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OpenAI and Instacart are bringing grocery shopping to ChatGPT. The two companies announced Monday that the Instacart app is being directly integrated into ChatGPT, meaning you can browse for groceries and check out, all within the popular chatbot. The aim is that users can ask ChatGPT for meal ideas or help with a recipe, then boom: buy everything they need from Instacart. "With the Instacart app directly in ChatGPT, users can go from meal planning to checkout in a single, seamless conversation,

A bizarre video of one of Tesla's Optimus robots appearing to malfunction and fall over while serving drinks at an event is going viral online.The incident happened at an "Autonomy Visualized" event at its Miami store. As Electrek writes, the Tesla event was promoted as a way to showcase the company's “Autopilot technology and Optimus.” The fall is a potential embarrassment for Tesla chief Elon Musk, who has highlighted recent demos of Optimus — including one in which the

Petco has confirmed that its data security breach exposed sensitive customer information. The company initially acknowledged a breach without detailing what was compromised, legal notices that were required in several states are starting to show the scope of the hack.SEE ALSO:Data breach revealed, potentially impacting several banks
In filings submitted to the Texas attorney general — echoed in notifications to officials in California, Massachusetts, and Montana — Petco disclose

Apple and Google are working together to make it easier for customers to switch ecosystems.The newest Android Canary build (basically a beta) started planting the seeds for easier device switching, according to 9to5google. Apple and Google told 9to5google that a quicker transfer process will be available during the new device setup phase after you buy a phone. At some point, this will be baked into both Android and iOS after future software updates to both platforms.SEE ALSO:New Android malware

Local pro-environment groups in all 50 states delivered a blunt message to the U.S. Congress: Put a moratorium on new power-hungry AI data centers, or face the wrath of voters everywhere. "The harms of data center growth are increasingly well-established, and they are massive," read the letter, signed by more than 350 nonprofit groups, from Alabama Climate Reality to West Virginia Citizen Action Group. That includes the swing state of Michigan, where the OpenAI-led Stargate project is already ru

Tekpon has acquired 100% of the TNW media and events brands, which cover and convene the European technology ecosystem, from the FT. The transaction is Tekpon’s largest investment in media and events so far. It broadens the company’s reach across SaaS and AI and strengthens its role in the global innovation landscape. TNW’s brand and editorial standards will be maintained, while its events and digital platforms will be integrated into Tekpon’s wider strategy. The FT will

The European Commission just recently slapped Elon Musk's X with a historic $140 million fine. But, it turns out that Europe hit X with a double whammy here. According to X, the European Commission, the executive branch of the EU that enforces its laws, took advantage of a flaw in its advertising platform which helped further spread the reach of the EU's announcement that it was fining X.As a result, X's head of product Nikita Bier is escalating the company's feud with the EU, saying that X

If ever there was a time to sign up for Disney+, this is it. Besides granting you access to a massive collection of movies and TV shows — including Taylor Swift's new The Eras Tour docuseries and concert footage on Dec. 12 — the streamer is also offering exclusive perks for subscribers this season. "Instead of chocolates, the Disney+ Perks program is dropping a new offer every single day between December 1 and December 12," the holiday campaign announcement states. The goal is t

Apple's next big iPhone launch is still almost a year away, but there's plenty to look forward to between now and then.Cupertino's finest are cooking up a bunch of rumored new products that are said to be launching in the first half of 2026. From new MacBooks and iPads to a new budget(-ish) iPhone, you may want to start saving up now. Here's what we can expect from Apple in the next few months.SEE ALSO:Apple's head of UI design leaves for Meta
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SAVE $44: The DJI Mic Mini (1TX x 1RX) is on sale at Target for $45, down from the normal price of $89. That's a 49% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mic Mini$45 at Target $89 Save $44 Get DealIf you've been on the Internet lately, you've seen the DJI Mic Mini. It's either in the hand or on the shirt of almost every content creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. DJI has long been a leader in making content-creator approved tech and the Mic Mini has perhaps become the most ic

SAVE 18%: As of Dec. 8, you can get the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (72 A, 168GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $489.99, down from $599.99, at Amazon. That's an 18% discount and $110 in savings. ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (72 A, 168GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $499 at Walmart $599.99 Save $100.99 Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon
If you're thinking about buying a handheld gaming console (either as a gift or a treat yo' self), now's the time to jump on it, because Amazon is giving us post-Black Friday discounts we can't ign

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 public beta program is finally rolling out, several outlets have confirmed, giving Galaxy S25 users their first real taste of the new features and upgrades headed for a wider release.Those additions include a visual refresh, expanded customization options, new AI-powered tools, and deeper cross-device connectivity. As reported, the public beta is currently available only to Galaxy S25 series users in South Korea, the U.S., the UK, Germany, India, and Poland.This Tweet

If you're on a budget and things look bleak in the relationship department, don't panic. You don't need to shell out hundreds to find a genuine connection. There are dating apps you can use for free — so you can meet a partner with potential without shelling out cash up front.Yes, dating itself will cost you between the commute, the drinks, and the time, but why should dating apps eat at your wallet? You don't have to resort to dating an AI to save money. Simply use a dating app's free tie

Ariana Grande is clearly logged-on because she — like everyone else online these days — had a visceral reaction to the numbers six and seven. The pop star and Wicked: For Good lead filmed a Variety & CNN Actors on Actors conversation with Adam Sandler that recently dropped. A 6-7 meme-fueled moment from that talk has quickly gone viral because it's super relatable. SEE ALSO:What does '6-7' mean? Here's why kids are saying 'six, seven' over and over.
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TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $97.95 on Amazon. That's over $50 off for a limited time.Opens in a new windowCredit: Magic: The Gathering StoreMagic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box$97.95 at Amazon $167.76 Save $69.81 Get DealThe collectible card game market is wild right now. We're seeing unprecedented interest in all things Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. So what do we do with all that i

SAVE $400: As of Dec. 8, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 QD-OLED 4K gaming monitor is on sale for just $899.99 (reg. $1,299.99). That's a savings of 31% and a new best price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 OLED gaming monitor$899.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $400 Get Deal'Tis the season for staying inside and racking up hours of gaming. So, you'll want to make sure that screen you're staring at is a good one. If your current gaming monitor is looking a bit

SAVE $803: Amazon has the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor on sale for $896.99, down from the list price of $1,699.99. That's a 47% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: LG45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor (45GX900A-B)$896.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $803 Get DealA good gaming monitor can make all the difference, and that's espeically true of curved gaming monitors. The problem is they tend to get pricy as the size and specs get more impressive. That's why today's deal on

Even if you’re not a coffee drinker, you’re probably well aware of (or at least remotely familiar with) Starbucks’ Bearista Cold Cup. It’s an adorable 20-ounce glass tumbler shaped like a bear wearing a Starbucks beanie. And it sold out within literal minutes of its initial release.The day it launched (Nov. 6), everyone on the internet came out from under their keyboards and ventured out IRL to get their hands on one. I went to six different Starbucks locations near my ho

SAVE $599: As of Dec. 8, the Apple M4 iPad Pro with 1TB of storage and both WiFi and cellular connectivity is down to just $1,499.97 at Amazon. That's nearly 30% off its list price of $2,099 and its best price on record.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, 1TB, WiFi + Cellular)$1,499.97 at Amazon $2,099 Save $599.03 Get DealThe M4 iPad Pro may no longer be Apple's shiniest new tablet on the market, but in the era of iterative upgrades, that's hardly a deal breaker.

SAVE $670: The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $329.99, down from the normal price of $999.99. That's a 66% discount and a record-low price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SegwaySegway Cube 1000 portable power station$329.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $670 Get DealLike the classic holiday tune says, the weather outside is frightful. Over in the Pacific Northwest, we're dealing with non-stop weather warnings about wind, flooding, and landslides, and we haven't even

SAVE 38%: As of Dec. 8, you can get the Roborock Saros 10R for $999.99, down from $1,599.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and $600 in savings. Roborock Saros 10R $999.99 at Amazon $1,599.99 Save $600 Get Deal at Amazon
I can’t believe I’m writing this, but we’re still seeing Black Friday prices across multiple categories. So, if you’re on the hunt for a premium robot vacuum, now’s the time to whip out your wallet because we’re not sure just how long A

The nominations for 2026 Golden Globes have arrived, and One Battle After Another is poised to win big.SEE ALSO:Critics Choice Awards nominations 2026: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' take a commanding lead
Paul Thomas Anderson's ambitious epic picked up nine nominations, the most of any film this year. Following close behind with eight is Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value. Other major contenders include Ryan Coogler's Sinners (seven nominations) and Chloé Zhao's Hamnet (six nomi

In its latest report, Hinge found that singles are using AI to date — and they're getting in on the trend. Earlier this year, the dating app introduced AI-driven prompt feedback to help users write better profiles.Now, Hinge is launching Convo Starters, another AI feature that seeks to help daters break the ice. SEE ALSO:How to refresh your Hinge account
Convo Starters, which offers daters personalized tips for starting a conversation based on a potential match's prompt responses and photo

TL;DR: A MacBook Pro can be yours for only $399.97 (reg. $1,580) now through Jan. 11.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Pro (2020) 13" i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)$399.97 $1,580 Save $1,180.03 Get DealHoping to find a powerful laptop under the tree this year? This amazing deal on a MacBook Pro lets you be your own Santa this year — dropping the price from $1,580 to just $399.97 while supplies last.Just in time for the holiday season, a feat

TL;DR: Give your PC a total refresh with this lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199).Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Windows 11 Pro$9.97 $199 Save $189.03 Get DealYou can’t get much for $10 nowadays. It’s not enough to buy you lunch or get you a ticket to the movies, but it is enough to get your PC a total refresh. If you have a dusty old computer lying around, you can revamp it with this affordable Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license &md

SAVE OVER $100: As of Dec. 8, the PlayStation 5 Pro is still marked down to its best price of $648.99 at Amazon. This is $101 off its list price of $749.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: PlayStationPlayStation 5 Pro$648.99 at Amazon $749.99 Save $101 Get DealBlack Friday featured some great PlayStation deals, and while many of them have ended by now, lucky shoppers can still take advantage of a select few lingering around at different retailers. The PlayStation 5 Pro is among the best, still

The annual Streamer Awards announced its 2025 winners on Saturday, with the best streamers taking home the gold.Held in a ceremony at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre, the awards saw creator IShowSpeed taking home the all-important Streamer of the Year award, the second time in a row after taking out last year's title. Meanwhile, CaseOh landed Gamer of the Year, and Cinna took out The Sapphire Award for best female or marginalised gender streamer of 2025.SEE ALSO:The Mashable 101: The creators shapi

Whatever the occasion that has you looking for dad gifts (Father's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah), stay far away from clichés like whiskey stones and pocket knives. Unless your dad is an avid tie collector and seriously *lives* for ties, then avoid this played-out gift too. Instead, the best gifts for dads say, “I see your hobbies and I respect them." We've even got some unique ideas you may not have seen before. (We have two words for you: Fire. Harpoon.) From the latest gadgets from Ap

Tesla's 2025 holiday update is here, and it's one of the biggest we've ever seen. The company typically rolls out a big update ahead of the December holidays, and this year was no exception. The 2025 holiday update, which is rolling out "shortly," is a mix of fun, games, and some very interesting new driving and navigation features. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The biggest new feature in the bunch is Grok with Navigation Commands. According to Tes

SAVE $70: As of Dec. 8, the 11-inch iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) is on sale for $279 at Amazon. This is $70 off its list price of $349.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad 11-inch$279 at Amazon $349 Save $70 Get DealThe holidays are quickly approaching, and if you're still on the hunt for gifts, there are thankfully quite a few deals worth exploring right now at select retailers. Some are even offering discounts on high-end products like tech from Apple. The 11-inch iPad (A16 chip,

SAVE UP TO $23.71: Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution Booster Box is down to $243 at TCGplayer including shipping, saving $6.99 on Amazon's price. But the big saving here is the Phantasmal Flames Booster Box sitting at $259.96 at TCGplayer, saving a massive $23.71 over Amazon's price. Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyMega Evolutions Booster Box$249.99 at Amazon  Get DealOpens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPhantasmal Flames Booster Box$259.96 at TCGp

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a Thanksgiving meal.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 December 8, 2025
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're good with words.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 phra

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a California native.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

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

SAVE $17.19: Pokémon TCG's Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle is down to $61.30 at TCGplayer including shipping, whilst Amazon is punching in at $78.49 in an astounding move even in this climate.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPrismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle$61.30 at TCGplayer $78.49 Save $17.19 Get DealPulling an Umbreon ex - 161/131 would be insane, not just because it's going for $1,050 right now near mint, but because pulling any chase card from Prisma

SAVE $27.02: Pokémon TCG's Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection is down to $123.99 at TCGplayer, which includes shipping. Meanwhile Amazon is charging $151.01, which is fantastic if you love burning money.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPrismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection$123.99 at TCGplayer $151.01 Save $27.02 Get DealPrismatic Evolutions is locking horns with 151 for the biggest Scarlet and Violet era Pokémon TCG Expansion, but if

SAVE $16: As of Dec. 8, the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $18.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 46% on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire Stick HD$18.99 at Amazon $34.99 Save $16.00 Get DealFire TV Sticks are one of Amazon's most famed products, and right now you can get a great deal on the HD model, currently down to under $20. As of Dec. 8, the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for just $18.99 at Amazon, a saving of $16. This is also just $1 off its bes

SAVE $20: As of Dec. 8, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonFire Stick 4K Max$39.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $20 Get DealIf you've been waiting for the Fire Stick 4K Max to go back on sale, now is your time to pounce. The famed streaming device just got a $20 discount at Amazon, bringing it to its second cheapest price of the year (only slightly beaten by the recent Black Friday price). This di

SAVE $300: As of Dec. 8, the Google Pixel 9 is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: GoogleGoogle Pixel 9$499 at Amazon $799 Save $300 Get DealIf you've been shopping around for a new smartphone, this latest Amazon deal on the Google Pixel 9 will see you taking home a great model for less than $500. As of Dec. 8, the impressive Pixel model is on sale for just $499, a saving of $300. According to camelcamelcamel, this is its lowest-e

SAVE $50: As of Dec. 8, Best Buy has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 (without ANC) to $79.99 as part of its Deal of the Day. This is $50 off their list price of $129.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods 4 $79.99 at Best Buy $129.99 Save $50.00 Get DealBig seasonal sale events may be behind us now, but if you're still hoping to save on tech ahead of the holidays, Best Buy's here to help. As part of its Deal of the Day, the retailer has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 (wit

IT: Welcome to Derry episode 6 may have made us briefly wonder if Mrs Kersh (Madeleine Stowe) is Pennywise's daughter, but episode 7 has now given us the answer.Opening with yet another flashback to 1908, the penultimate episode in Andy Muschietti's prequel series takes us back to the origin of not the monster itself, but the creature's infamous clown persona.So what do we learn? We've unpacked it all below.SEE ALSO:'IT: Welcome to Derry': All the Stephen King Easter eggs so far
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