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South Korea is the latest governing body to restrict the Chinese company DeepSeek based on the company's data policies. South Korean officials on Saturday announced a temporary suspension of downloading the DeepSeek app until it complies with local data protection laws under the country's Personal Information Protection Act. SEE ALSO:Could Trump ban DeepSeek? What the TikTok ban saga tells us.
After analyzing the app's policies, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) "identified s

Paywalled subreddits are coming this year, confirmed by Reddit CEO Steve Huffman. In a prerecorded video AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Friday answering redditors' questions about the company's Q4 2024 earnings, Reddit executives shared some more information about its plans to monetize the social media forum.RedditBack in August 2024, Huffman hinted that paywalled subreddits were on the way, saying, "we will unlock the door for new use cases, new types of subreddits that can be built that may have exc

SAVE $100: The GoPro Hero13 Black Creator Edition action camera bundle is on sale at Best Buy for $499.99, down from the standard price of $599.99. That's a 17% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: GoProGoPro Hero13 Black Creator Edition$499.00 at Best Buy $599.00 Save $100.00Get DealCreating content is no longer just for the pros. These days, anyone can document epic adventures, incredible destinations, or a trip to the grocery store. Regardless of the content, creative minds are coming up wit

From star-studded cameos to resurrected sketches, alien abduction stories to a full-circle Domingo moment, SNL's 50th anniversary special was one for the fans. Aired on NBC on Sunday night after Friday's anniversary concert (and available to stream on Peacock), the three-hour episode featured a colossal amount of former and current cast members and hosts. Sure, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey's audience Q&A took an awkward Ryan Reynolds turn, but the sketches were nostalgic, celebrity-filled, and c

PRESIDENTS' DAY DEAL: The TCL 75-inch A300W Nxtframe OLED TV is on sale for $1,499.99 for a savings of $1000 at Best Buy.Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL 75-inch A300W Nxtframe OLED TV$1,499.99 at Best Buy $2,499.99 Save $1,000.00Get DealFrame TVs are sweeping living rooms across America and there are few better times to buy than Presidents' Day. Currently, the Best Buy Presidents' Day sale is offering the TCL's frame TV for $1000 off.This OLED TV is designed to sit on the wall like a picture

SAVE $40: As of Feb. 17, you can get the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids for $139.99 during Amazon's Presidents' Day sale. That's a $40 discount and the lowest price we've seen on this model.Opens in a new windowCredit: Amazon Kindle Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16 GB)$139.99 at Amazon$179.99 Save $40.00Get DealLooking for a way to get your kids reading more? The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is a great option. It's designed specifically for ebooks and has features that make it perfect for young reader

SAVE $90: The Shark FlexStyle air styling and drying system is on sale at Amazon for $209.99, down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a 30% discount thanks to the on-page coupon. Opens in a new windowCredit: SharkShark FlexStyle air styling and drying system$209.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $90.00Get DealWinter can be a rough time for keeping hair healthy. Dry, cold air outside paired with dry, hot air inside when trying to get warm isn't the best combination for our scalp or locks. If your h

PRESIDENTS' DAY DEAL: The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 Intel Core Ultra 9 24GB RAM 2TB SSD RTX 3050 is currently on sale at Best Buy for $899.99, saving $600, or 40% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: AsusAsus Vivobook Pro 15 Intel Core Ultra 9 24GB RAM 2TB SSD RTX 3050$899.99 at Best Buy $1,499.99 Save $600.00Get DealSure, we knew President's Day was a good time to pick up a new laptop, but this one surprised us. Best Buy's sale is currently offering the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 Intel Core Ultra 9 24GB RAM 2

The US continues to hog the global herd of unicorns, dwarfing the EU in both the number and total valuation of billion-dollar startups. However, the Netherlands provides a minor bright spot, according to a new report by PwC.    More than 3,000 companies worldwide have reached unicorn status since 2013, collectively reaching a staggering valuation of $27 trillion, according to the study. The US accounts for 55% of these and a whopping 75% of their total valuation.   In s

UPDATE: Feb. 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST We've updated with the latest Presidents' Day deals from Walmart.The best Presidents' Day deals live at Walmart:Best TV dealSamsung 65-inch Crystal UHD TV$348(Save $121.99)Get DealBest tablet deals2022 Apple 10.9-inch iPad (WiFi, 64GB)$299(Save $50)Get DealBest headphone dealApple AirPods Pro 2$169.00(Save $80)Get DealBest laptop dealAsus Vivobook 15.6-inch Intel Core i5-1235U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD$299(Save $100)Get DealBest home dealNutribullet PRO Single Serv

SAVE 34%: As of February 17th, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is available for $296.18 — a 34% discount, saving you $153.81 off the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE $296.18 at Amazon$449.99 Save $153.81Get DealIf you’re looking for a newish tablet that’s under $500, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE is 34% off for Presidents’ Day.As of Feb. 17, you can snag the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE for just $296.18, down from $449.99, at Amazon. That&r

UPDATE: Feb. 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST Updated with the latest live deals on Presidents' DayThe best Presidents' Day deals live at Best Buy:Best TV dealToshiba 55-inch C350 Series UHD TV$199.99(Save $170)Get DealBest laptop dealLenovo Yoga 7i 14 (Gen 9) 16GB RAM 512GB SSD$599.99(Save $300)Get DealBest home dealDyson V15 Detect Extra Cordless Vacuum$599.99(Save $200)Get DealBest headphone dealSamsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro$99.99(Save $130)Get DealBest soundbar and speaker dealJBL 5.1-Channel Soundbar w

The best deals from Samsung's Presidents' Day sale at a glance:Best TV dealSamsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K LS03D TV$899.99(save $600 + save up to an extra $200 when you bundle with select speakers)Get DealBest unlocked smartphone dealSamsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (256GB)$1,599.99(save $300)Get DealBest earbud dealSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro$199.99(save $50)Get DealBest smartwatch dealSamsung Galaxy Watch7 (Bluetooth/WiFi, 40mm)$239.99(save $60)Get DealBest laptop dealSamsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 (Intel

UPDATE: Feb. 17, 2025, 5:00 a.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest mattress deals for Presidents' Day 2025.The best Presidents' Day mattress deals live now:Best mattress deal overallPurple Mattress$1,299(save $200)Get DealBest organic mattress dealAvocado Green Mattress$1,699(save $300)Get DealBest budget-friendly mattress dealBear Original$649(save $349)Get DealBest bedroom-refresh dealNectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress with free pillows, sheet set, and mattress protector$649(

UPDATE: Feb. 17, 2025, 5:00 a.m. EST Updated with the latest streaming deals on Presidents' DayThe best Presidents' Day streaming deals at a glance:BEST OVERALLPeacock Premium$29.99 for one year with code WINTERSAVINGS(save $50)Get DealBEST LIVE TV STREAMING DEALYouTube TVfree 10-day trial, then $69.99/month for 6 months(save $78)Get DealANOTHER STREAMING DEALStarz$5 per month for 3 months(save $17.97)Get DealANOTHER STREAMING DEALSling TV anniversary deal$10 off your first month, plus free AMC

UPDATE: Feb. 17, 2025, 9:15 a.m. EST This story has been updated with all the latest deals from Presidents' DayThe best Presidents' Day deals live now:Best mattress dealHelix SleepSave 25% sitewide + two free pillows with Helix Luxe or Elite mattress with code PRES25Get DealBest home dealRugs USASave 45% off sitewide w/ code PREZDAY45Get DealBest tech dealApple AirPods Pro 2$199(Save $50)Get Deal
Presidents' Day is here, so it's time to start saving.The holiday, which officially falls on Monday

The new iPhone SE expected to launch this week might not be called the iPhone SE 4, as reports have taken to calling it. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes the newest version of the budget-friendly iPhone will be rebranded to fit with the iPhone 16 series, instead of continuing with the "SE" naming convention. This fits with leaker Majin Bu's claim in late December, 2024 (via MacRumors) that it will be called the iPhone 16E, or some variation with "16" and "E" in the name.Apple CEO Tim Cook may ha

The best Amazon Presidents' Day deals live now:Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Q7 Max Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo$199.99(save $100)Get DealBest TV deal TCL 85-inch Q65 Mini LED ULED 4K TV$898.00(save $399.99)Get DealBest Presidents' Day beauty tech deal Dyson Airwrap Complete Long multi-styler $499(save $100)Get Deal
We may be well past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but that doesn't mean the deals have dried up. Amazon’s annual Presidents’ Day sale is underway, and we’re findin

SAVE $400: As of Feb. 17, the HP Envy 2-in-1 16-inch laptop is on sale for $449.99 in the Best Buy President's Day sale. That’s $400 off its regular price.Opens in a new windowCredit: HPHP Envy 2-in-1 16-inch Laptop$449.99 at Best Buy $849.99 Save $400.00Get DealThere are a lot of strong deals on tech this Presidents' Day, including a bumper discount on the HP Envy 2-in-1 16-inch laptop. And we really mean it when we say bumper discount, because you can save $400 for a limited time.As of F

A more emotionally charged song than his ode to his car or Thanksgiving, Adam Sandler's SNL 50th anniversary song was a moving moment dedicated to the show and its cast.During Sunday's show, the comedian and SNL cast member during the '90s played a tribute to the general shenanigans of being on the show, from cue card mess-ups to prank-calling a New York Magazine critic. But despite the jokes, it's a generally heartfelt nod to 50 years of a show that gave Sandler (and so many more stars) his bre

SNL's 50th anniversary special is a time for celebration, right? Not on Debbie Downer's watch.On Sunday, Rachel Dratch brought back her iconic SNL character who loves to ruin occasions with home truths nobody wants to hear — and this time, the audience was Ayo Edebiri, Drew Barrymore, Robert De Niro, and Jimmy Fallon.Attempting to get a drink at Debbie's bar, the celebrities were regaled with the realities of alcohol, endangered rhinos, and gout. Classic.For the best sketches from SNL50, M

SNL's 50th anniversary show was absolutely full of stars and musical numbers, but none more stacked than the clip above.Former cast members Pete Davidson and David Spade are taken through time by hot dog salesman (John Mulaney) for a Broadway-inspired scan of the city's signature characteristics — and it's a wild ride.Maya Rudolph and Adam Driver sing a Fame-inspired song dressed as a syringe and a hot dog; Nathan Lane rehashes his own "Hakuna Matata" as a song about cocaine; Jason Sudeiki

We're well into awards season now, with Britain's largest night celebrating cinema, the BAFTAs, taking place on Sunday in London's Royal Festival Hall.Giving us another glimpse of what's possibly to come at the Oscars, the big winners at the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Arts' film awards were Brady Corbet's The Brutalist and Edward Berger's Conclave, each taking home four BAFTAs, with the latter winning best film. Anora's Mikey Madison won the award for best leading actress, havin

SNL's "Bronx Beat" met "Coffee Talk" at the show's 50th anniversary special on Sunday, in a mashup that officially confirms it's sweater weather.Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph returned as their "Bronx Beat" characters Betty and Jodi, interviewing Miles Teller about Top Gun Maverick, before being surprised by Mike Myers as his iconic '90s "Coffee Talk" character Linda Richman."We're not worthy!" Rudolph exclaimed, in a nod to Myers' SNL-founded Wayne's World. What a trio!For the best sketches from

SAVE OVER $70: As of Feb. 17, Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $328 in Amazon's Presidents' Day sale. That's 18% off their list price of $399.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony WH-1000XM5 Headphones$328.00 at Amazon $399.99 Save $71.99Get DealIf you're looking to get some new headphones, Amazon's offering an excellent variety of discounts in its Presidents' Day sale. Even our favorite noise-canceling headphones for audiophiles, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, have been discount

SAVE $130: As of Feb. 17, the Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook is on sale for $249 in the Best Buy President's Day sale. That’s $130 off its regular price.Opens in a new windowCredit: LenovoLenovo Duet 11 Chromebook$249.00 at Best Buy $379.00 Save $130.00Get DealThere are a number of impressive tech deals available over Presidents' Day, and we're not in the business of picking a favorite because everyone is looking for something different. But what we will say is that if you're looking for an aff

Artificial intelligence is inescapable. It’s curating your Spotify playlists, writing your work emails, and, depending on how much you trust ChatGPT, maybe even drafting your texts. So, of course, it has infiltrated online dating.The biggest apps are already rolling out AI-powered features — helping you craft the perfect profile or screen for creeps. But the real question isn’t whether AI can be part of your dating life. It’s whether it should be.SEE ALSO:Is dating an AI

When Amy Poehler and Tina Fey opened up their audience Q&A for SNL's 50th anniversary special, we didn't see that Ryan Reynolds moment coming.The comedians threw to the star-studded during the segment, which invited stars including Cher, Quinta Brunson, Bad Bunny, Keith Richards, Jon Hamm, and many more to ask the pair questions about SNL50.When Reynolds, sitting beside his wife Blake Lively, stood up to ask something, around 1:50 in the clip above, things got awkward.“Ryan, how's it g

Swiping fatigue is real. Users — jaded, ghosted, and algorithmically exhausted — are disengaging, forcing dating apps into a cycle of feature-swapping to keep them hooked. Tinder now has prompts because Bumble and Hinge did. Voice notes were a Hinge thing — now, you can send them on Bumble. The industry is cannibalizing itself, stitching together familiar features in a last-ditch effort to keep users on.Enter artificial intelligence.With the thought that engagement could be sli

For the 50th anniversary special of SNL, current "Weekend Update" hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che took us on a journey through the segment's history — including appearances from some of its regulars over the years.The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party (Cecily Strong)! Drunk Uncle (Bobby Moynihan)!Previous "Weekend Update" anchor Seth Meyers sat behind the desk again to interview Fred Armisen and Vanessa Bayer as Lorne's Best Friends from Growing Up (SNL creat

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:8NYT Connections today: Hints and answers

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, w

SAVE $60: As of Feb. 17, the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is on sale for $239.99 in Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale. This is 20% off its list price of $299.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung Galaxy Watch7$239.99 at Best Buy $299.99 Save $60.00Get DealBest Buy's Presidents' Day sale is full of great deals on tech that are worth taking advantage of before the sale event is over. If a smartwatch has been on your shopping list, there are plenty of discounted options available, including on

SAVE $250: As of Feb. 17, the Peloton Bike is on sale for $1,195 in the Amazon President's Day sale. That’s $250 off its regular price.Opens in a new windowCredit: PelotonPeloton Bike$1,195.00 at Amazon $1,445.00 Save $250.00Get DealWe know that fitness probably isn't top of your list of priorities on Presidents' Day, but if you have some time between swapping chairs and snack breaks, we'd like to suggest a standout deal on the Peloton Bike.As of Feb. 17, the Peloton Bike is on sale for $1