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Dreams really can come true. In some cases, that looks like landing the job you've always wanted, or finding the love of your life. In my case, that looks like reading an excerpt of a made-up romantasy novel from a TV show.That show is Vince Gilligan and Apple TV's sci-fi series, Pluribus, and that novel is none other than Bloodsong of Wycaro by Carol Sturka (played by Rhea Seehorn).SEE ALSO:'Pluribus' review: I can't tell you much about Vince Gilligan's sci-fi series, b

When I first wrote “Vector databases: Shiny object syndrome and the case of a missing unicorn” in March 2024, the industry was awash in hype. Vector databases were positioned as the next big thing — a must-have infrastructure layer for the gen AI era. Billions of venture dollars flowed, developers rushed to integrate embeddings into their pipelines and analysts breathlessly tracked funding rounds for Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, Milvus and a dozen others.The promise was intoxica

Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update pulled no punches on President Donald Trump this week, with anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che skewering him over his connections to the Epstein emails released this week.SEE ALSO:Donald Trump crashes Epstein email press briefing in 'SNL' cold open
"House Democrats released an email written by Jeffrey Epstein in which he claims that Donald Trump 'knew about the girls,'" Jost says. "It's bombshell news that legal experts are calling, 'duh.'"Che also zeroed in

Saturday Night Live brought back Will Forte's long running character MacGruber for its Nov. 15 episode. But this time around, the bomb-defusing man of action is hiding some seriously messed-up secrets about his ties to the Jeffrey Epstein files.SEE ALSO:Donald Trump crashes Epstein email press briefing in 'SNL' cold open
Each of Nov. 15's three pre-taped MacGruber shorts follow the same formula as prior installments: MacGruber and his assistants Colton (host Glen Powell) and Tawnee (Chloe Finema

This week, the House Oversight Committee released thousands of documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that mention President Donald Trump. While the real-life Trump has mostly dodged questions about the emails — even yelling "quiet!" at a reporter asking follow-up questions about them — Saturday Night Live's version of Trump (James Austin Johnson) had a lot to say in this week's cold open.SEE ALSO:'SNL' Weekend Update torches Trump over Epstein emails
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In Mashable’s Smartest Home Readers’ Choice survey, we asked our readers about the smart home devices and gadgets they use. One of the easiest entry points into smart homes is smart lighting, thanks to its relative affordability and ease of use.A winner among Mashable readers is TP-Link, a budget-friendly smart light brand.Just a note: TP-Link has been under investigation for security vulnerabilities with its routers and predatory pricing.SEE ALSO:Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Your fa

TL;DR: Right now, you can get a MacBook Pro for $440.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Macbook Pro 2020 (Refurbished)$439.99 $1,999 Save $1,559.01 Get DealThe end of the year is one of the best times to get Apple tech, especially this year. Normally, this MacBook Pro would cost $1,999, but right now, it’s only $439.99, and shipping is free.This 2020 MacBook Pro runs on a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 with a 2GHz base speed and Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz, so apps launch quickl

Mashable recently introduced our first-ever Readers' Choice Awards, where we polled our readers on the smart home tech they use and love. The final results are in, and your favorite smart home brands have been revealed. You can check out our full results, but we also asked readers about specific smart home products, like security cameras.Continue reading for our breakdown of our readers’ preferred security cameras.SEE ALSO:Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Your favorite smart home brands
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In case you missed it, we polled our readers on the smart home tech they use and love. The results are in, and your favorite smart home brands have been revealed. As part of that survey, we also asked our readers about their smart assistants of choice, pitting Alexa against Siri and Google Home.This is a space that's rapidly changing, with Google revamping Google Home devices with Gemini AI, and both Alexa and Siri getting key upgrades for the AI era. While this is going on behind the scenes, mi

In case you missed it, we polled our readers on the smart home tech they use and love. The Mashable Readers' Choice 2025 results are in, and your favorite smart home brands have been revealed. We also asked our readers which smart home brands they trust in the vacuum category, and you probably won't be surprised to learn that Dyson and iRobot scored highly. Keep reading for our breakdown of our readers’ preferred vacuum brands.SEE ALSO:Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Your favorite smart home

In case you missed it, we polled our readers on the smart home tech they use and love. The results are in, and your favorite smart home brands have been revealed. Smart lights are some of the most approachable and accessible smart home gadgets, thanks to their low entry pricing and ease of use. They can be controlled via your smartphone or smart home assistants, giving you some versatility on how you integrate them into your home. Check out our full survey results, or continue reading for our br

Home products have gotten much "smarter" in recent years. According to Statista, smart home penetration will reach 89.5 percent in 2025, and will hit 99 percent by 2029. That means virtually every household in the U.S. is using some form of smart home device. We've come a long way since the days of The Clapper.Smart home devices can add a level of convenience to daily life, assuming that they’re set up correctly and genuinely offer seamless integration and a user-friendly experience.B

We recently polled Mashable readers about the smart home products they use in their homes, and the results are in. One of the easiest entry points into smart home devices is smart lighting. Smart bulbs are relatively inexpensive and easy to integrate into everyday use — whether you use a smart assistant for voice commands or just control them through an app on your phone.One of the biggest names in smart lighting is Philips Hue, which has won a Mashable Readers’ Choice Award. I

As smart home products become more integrated into U.S. homes, they need the best smart home hub to operate successfully. Smart assistants act as the centralized brain for a smart home, connecting to various devices so you can set routines, use voice commands, and more to seamlessly operate your gadgets.We polled our readers to learn about the smart home products they use in our Readers’ Choice Smartest Home survey. When it comes to smart assistants, Google was the clear winner.How Mashabl

Our product experts love to test the latest robot vacuums and stick vacuums from top brands, and we certainly have our favorites. But, through our Readers’ Choice survey, we wanted to hear about which vacuum cleaners Mashable readers use in their homes.Unsurprisingly, iRobot Roomba was named one of the top vacuum brands — Roomba is essentially synonymous with robot vacuum. Our vacuum expert says this notoriety makes sense because “not only did iRobot launch the first successful

If you've spent any amount of time swiping on Hinge, you've probably hit that inevitable wall — either you've run out of potential matches or your queue just isn't hitting like it used to. Eventually, the thrill fades, the dopamine drops, and you might start thinking it's time for a break.Taking a break can mean a few things. For the terminally online daters dissecting the algorithm to beat the ELO, it might mean deleting your account and starting from scratch. For others, it's simply paus

TL;DR: Make an old PC feel new again for just $9.97 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license through Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Windows 11 Pro$9.97 $199 Save $189.03 Get DealWho says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? You can give an old PC a new lease on life with a brand-new operating system like Microsoft Windows 11 Pro — and right now, you can get a license for just $9.97 (reg. $199).If you have a new PC on your wish list t

Smart home products have become increasingly popular in recent years. According to one survey, 45 percent of U.S. households connected to the internet have at least one smart home device, and 18 percent have six or more. With that in mind, we set out to ask our readers about the smart home devices they use in our Readers’ Choice Smartest Home survey. We asked about a swath of gadgets, and you all rated your gear. The winners have been crowned across various categories, and Blink was a

You can’t have a conversation about smart home devices without including Amazon’s Alexa in the picture. As of 2025, the number of Amazon Echo users is expected to reach about 69.9 million, and as of 2024, the Echo is the most popular smart speaker in the U.S., according to Electro IQ.We surveyed our readers about the smart home products they use, and Amazon’s Alexa was among the top smart assistants used. SEE ALSO:Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Your favorite smart home brand

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Wondering where the moon is disappearing to? This is due to the lunar cycle, meaning each night a bit less of it is lit up until it disappears completely at the New Moon.What is today’s moon phase?As of Sunday, Nov. 16, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 12% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.There's not as much to see tonight, but if you look hard enough, you might spot a few features. If you don't have any visual aids, you'll be able to s

The race to deploy agentic AI is on. Across the enterprise, systems that can plan, take actions and collaborate across business applications promise unprecedented efficiency. But in the rush to automate, a critical component is being overlooked: Scalable security. We are building a workforce of digital employees without giving them a secure way to log in, access data and do their jobs without creating catastrophic risk.The fundamental problem is that traditional identity and access management (I

TL;DR: Live stream San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We're still in the early stages of the new NBA season, but you can already see how this campaign is likely to play out for the Spurs and Kings. Wemby's Spurs look very strong at 8-3. The Kings however are floundering at 3-9. Fans will be expecting the home side to take this one without hassle.If you want to watc

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a fighter.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:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 16, 2025
Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a burrito.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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, word or phrase t

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through ea

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you love Carolina sports.As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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 hurdl

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love game night.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 t

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr

TL;DR: Get a refurbished Apple MacBook Air on sale for $194.97 with free shipping through Nov. 16 (reg. $999). This is a great device for everyday use.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air 2017 (Refurbished)$194.97 $999 Save $804.03 Get DealYes, you read that right. You can grab one of Apple’s infamous MacBook Airs for under $200, and there’s no catch. Well, inventory is extremely low, so you’ll have to make sure to get yours before they sell out.But you