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Yesterday, just as OpenAI celebrated its 10-year anniversary, the AI company launched GPT-5.2, its latest series of AI models to power ChatGPT. The latest release is allegedly in response to OpenAI’s rumored “code red” state, as the AI market share leader is reportedly bleeding users to Google's Gemini 3 and other AI chatbots. The main competition appears to be between Gemini 3 and GPT-5.2, as Google’s Gemini 3 has made pretty big waves since it launched in mid-Novem

In November, Amazon announced that it was launching AI video recaps for TV shows. In theory, this could be useful, as now that fans often have to wait years in between seasons of a show, plot recaps are often very necessary before binge-watching a new season. In practice, however, viewers have spotted several errors in a video recap for the first season of the Fallout TV series, which is gearing up for Season 2.GamesRadar pointed out that the show's AI video recap incorrectly identifies the time

While Waymo continues its expansion across America's roads (and highways), some concerns about the self-driving cars persist. The worries mostly concern autonomous vehicles hallucinating or disobeying traffic rules — such as driving past stopped school buses — but a new anxiety was unlocked this week in Los Angeles, when a female Waymo customer discovered a man hiding in the car's trunk.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
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Google just made whatever pair of headphones you own a bit more useful.As part of a broader expansion of Google Translate, the company is rolling out a beta for live language translation using headphones, Google announced in a blog post. Google says the feature supports more than 70 languages and, most importantly, works with "any pair of headphones," presumably provided that they have a microphone on them in some capacity. "We’re bringing Gemini’s most powerful translation capabilit

The Emmy–winning medical drama The Pitt returns to HBO Max on Jan. 8, but you can watch its opening scene right now.SEE ALSO:'Euphoria' Season 3 gets first look in HBO Max's 2026 trailer
HBO Max has released the first 90 seconds of Season 2, which returns viewers to the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. Like in Season 1, every episode represents one hour in a 15-hour shift. This time, though, the shift takes place on July 4, so you can bet you'll see grill burns, firework accidents, and mo

Sony's perpetually upcoming electric vehicle is going to allow for a degree of license plate customization never thought possible before.According to TechRadar, Sony's Afeela EV (which has been showcased at multiple CES events in previous years but still isn't on sale) will pioneer something new: digital license plates. Sony is partnering with a company called Reviver to incorporate its RPlate technology, which allows you to customize what's on your license plate with a smartphone app. For vanit

If you're an AT&T customer who was impacted by the company's data breaches in 2019 and/or 2024, then you still have time to file a claim in the $177 million class action settlement. In October, the deadline to file was extended to Dec. 18, so you have a little less than a week.The first of the two large-scale breaches was discovered in March 2024, after customer data appeared on the dark web. AT&T later explained in a statement that the breach compromised the addresses, social security n

SAVE $598: As of Dec. 12, the Hisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV is down to just $699.99 at Amazon. That's 46% off its list price of $1,297.99 and a new best price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: HisenseHisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV$699.99 $1,297.99 Save $598 Get DealBlack Friday TV deals never disappoint. This year, we saw plenty of record-lows on QLEDs in just about every size, with 65-inchers really making a splash. But somehow, one of our favorite 65-inch TVs has now surpas

SAVE UP TO $140: As of Dec. 12, Kindles are back on sale. Find the basic Kindle for as low as $89.99, or score major savings on the Kindle Scribe, which is down to $309.99, saving $140. But don't worry, the fan favorite Kindle Paperwhite is also on sale.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Kindle$89.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $20 Get Deal Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Kindle Paperwhite$134.99 at Amazon $159.99 Save $25 Get DealAmazon went all out during Black Friday wit

SAVE 50%: As of Dec. 12, the DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount off the $699 list price, making this the best price we’ve ever seen for a power station with these specs. DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station $349 at Amazon $699 Save $350 Get Deal at Amazon
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SAVE $400: As of Dec. 12, get the Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop for $499.99, down from its usual price of $899.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 44% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonRoborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop$499.99 at Amazon $899.99 Save $400 Get DealIt's high time you invested in a robot vacuum. Take it from us: they can make all of those household chores you dread doing a much less annoying task. They can not only vacuum but mop

AI has loomed large in the realm of love in 2025. And it's set to loom even larger in 2026, according to a major sex toy retailer's predictions for the year ahead. Twenty-five percent of Gen Z and 26 percent of millennials have already spoken to AI about sex, per the TwentyTwentySex report by Lovehoney, the UK's leading sexual wellness retailer. In fact, more people are turning to AI for advice (52 percent) over speaking to their friends (32 percent) or their partners (22 percent), according to

Motorola already has a foldable on the market with the revived Razr, a flip phone-style foldable, but rumor has it the mobile company has more coming soon.Motorola sent a physical invite to Android Central in the mail that heavily suggests a book-style foldable, perhaps similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series (and eventually the long-rumored iPhone Fold), will debut at CES 2026 in January. The big tells in the package are a small folding book with a wooden finish (the Motorola Razr Ultra was

SAVE $10: As of Dec. 12, Game of the Year winner Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is down to $39.99. That's 20% off its $49.99 list price, saving you $10. That brings it back down to its lowest price ever, previously seen during Black Friday.Opens in a new windowCredit: Amazon'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'$39.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $10Deal available on PC online game code.Get DealAt the 2025 The Game Awards, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set records winning nine awards, beating the record previously h

Reddit is suing the Australian government over its newly enacted social media ban, which prevents children aged 16 and younger from accessing most social media platforms. Reddit argued that the ban impinges on the right to free political discourse implied by the country's constitution, according to a Reuters report. In essence, blocking the youths from Reddit would block their freedom of speech, the company said. Reddit also argued that it was not, primarily speaking, a social media site, but ra

SAVE $339.99: Through Dec. 23, Verizon will give new home internet customers a free Nintendo Switch console as part of their holiday deals. Here are all the details you need to know to qualify.Opens in a new windowCredit: NintendoFree Nintendo Switch consolewith select new Verizon home internet plansGet DealYou can typically find some pretty sweet gaming console deals around the holidays. But even the biggest discounts on record can't beat free.If you're in the market for new home internet servi

SAVE $405: As of Dec. 12, get the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop for $494.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899. That's a discount of 45%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonEufy X10 Pro Omni$494.99 at Amazon $899.99 Save $405 Get DealTired of spending all your time vacuuming and mopping your floors? It's 2025 and you don't have to worry about that anymore. Both of those tasks can now be pawned off to robot vacuums instead. If you haven't joined the craze and picked one up

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SAVE $190: As of Dec. 12, get the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 gaming monitor for $359.99, down $190 from its $549.99 list price. That takes 35% off, bringing it down to its lowest price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 27-inch Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor$359.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $190 Get DealLast night at The Game Awards, the top games of the year were honored, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 absolutely sweeping the awards and taking home Game of the Year. To ce

I want to share something personal with you. It’s about my mom, who is my best friend, my biggest cheerleader, and my safe place.She passed away this past May. And every day since, I’ve found myself reaching for the things she left behind. Not jewelry, or clothes, or designer bags. But her voice. Her laugh. Her smile.Growing up, our bond was unshakable. The holidays were our time. We had this holiday tradition where we would head to Fifth Avenue. We’d shop until our arms ached,

While chastity reigned as 2025's fetish of the year, the explicit site Clips4Sale has a new frontrunner — and it's practically the opposite: gooning. It's the act of edging for hours or even days while watching porn, so much so that participants enter a hypnotic state (aptly called the "goon state").Sales of gooning videos have spiked 151 percent since November 2023 on Clips4Sale, according to a blog post shared with Mashable — and 49 percent in the past six months alone. It's the fa

SAVE $250: As of Dec. 12, the 13-inch Apple M4 MacBook Air base model (with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD) is back down to its Black Friday price of $749 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's 25% off its list price and its best price on record. If you purchase from Best Buy, you'll also get a free $25 e-gift card.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)$749 at Best Buy $999 Save $250+ get a free $25 e-gift cardGet DealWhile Black Friday, one of the absolute best t

It's been well over three years since Euphoria aired its season 2 finale, but we finally have our first look at footage from Season 3.The clips are part of HBO Max's sizzle reel for their 2026 slate, which also includes Westeros-set series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon, DC series Lanterns, and the return of Emmy-winning medical drama The Pitt.SEE ALSO:Netflix and Paramount's bidding war over Warner Bros, explained
In the Euphoria trailer, narration from Rue (Zendaya) rev

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Apple's AirTag tracking device is pretty easy to find when it's standing still, but it might soon become easier to track when on the move, too. Macworld has inspected a leaked version of internal iOS 26 code and found several references related to a new version of the AirTag.Nearly all of the upgrades are related to AirTag's key trait: the owner's ability to find exactly where it is. SEE ALSO:Apple 'HomePad' specs revealed in new leak
A new feature reportedly called Improved Moving indicates tha

Bryan Fuller is a master of blending weirdness and whimsy, having created shows like Pushing Daisies and Dead Like Me. Fitting, then, that his feature directorial debut, Dust Bunny, brings together Amblin inspirations and Hannibal's menacing leading man, Mads Mikkelsen. SEE ALSO:'Dust Bunny' review: Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver team up for gnarly fairy tale
Dust Bunny centers on young Aurora (Sophie Sloan), who is plagued by a monstrous, 12-foot-tall dust bunny that she insists has eaten

SAVE OVER $40: As of Dec. 12, the Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement set has dropped to its lowest-ever price of $65.99 at Amazon. This is $44 off its list price of $109.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: LegoLego Botanicals Flower Arrangement Artificial Flowers $65.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $44 Get DealThe weather outside is getting a little bit colder, making it thea perfect time to work on projects indoors. If you're a Lego fan looking for your next build, there were some great discounts to

SAVE OVER $100: As of Dec. 12, the Sonos Ace headphones have returned to their lowest-ever price of $279 at Amazon. This is $120 off their list price of $399.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonosSonos Ace Headphones$279 at Amazon $399 Save $120 Get DealIf a new pair of headphones have been on your holiday wishlist this year, or something you've been hoping to grab for someone else, Amazon has quite a few discounts on select models to check out. At the moment, that includes the Sonos Ace headph

Writer-director Rian Johnson hits the books to craft the locked room mystery of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and so does the Spring Book Club of the film's church. And if you're quick, you'll spy an entire whodunnit reading list onscreen to add to your TBR pile.There's a scene crucial to debonair detective Benoit Blanc's (Daniel Craig) investigation into the "stuff of detective fiction" murder at Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude, in which accused priest Jud Duplenticy (Josh O'Connor) h

Donald Trump has launched Gold Cards, a method for rich people to pay $1 million to get a fast-track visa to the U.S. — and Jimmy Kimmel has thoughts."This is a card that will allow wealthy foreigners to live here. For a million bucks you get legal visitor status, you get a pathway to citizenship, and a presidential pardon for one major crime of your choosing," Kimmel jokes in the clip above. "It might be time to update that inscription on the Statue of Liberty. Never mind your poor and ti

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know your canines.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 h

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

"You know what's weird. I swear to God, this is how I grieve."That's Conan O'Brien explaining the hilariously dark message chain he had with Will Arnett and Jason Bateman in the days after the deaths of his parents, which the two break down in the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast clip above.In a nutshell, what started as a jokey rivalry with Bateman over a party invite escalated to O'Brien blaming Bateman for the death of his father immediately after his dad had passed away."I'm a sick perso

SAVE $30: As of Dec. 12, the Fitbit Inspire 3 has dropped back to its lowest-ever price of $69.95 at Amazon. This is $30 off its list price of $99.95.Opens in a new windowCredit: FitbitFitbit Inspire 3$69.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $30 Get Deal2026 is almost here, and if you're setting some fitness goals for the new year, a fitness tracker can help you stay on course. Our favorite budget pick, the Fitbit Inspire 3, is one option worth checking out, especially since it has returned to its lowe

SAVE $10.99: As of Dec. 12, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus is on sale for $29 at Amazon. That's a 27% saving on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: RokuRoku Streaming Stick Plus$29 at Amazon $39.99 Save $10.99 Get DealThe Roku Streaming Stick Plus is back on sale at Amazon, and it's the perfect timing for the festive season. It's one of the most popular streaming devices on the market, and for good reason. Enjoy easy access to movies, TV shows, gaming apps, and even more for less. As

SAVE $24.02: As of Dec. 12, the Apple AirTag four-pack is on sale for $74.98 at Amazon. That's a 24% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirTag 4-Pack$74.98 at Amazon $99 Save $24.02 Get DealApple AirTags are back on sale, and just in time for a pre-Christmas stock up. As of Dec. 12, you can get the pack of four for only $74.98, a saving of $24.02. That works out at just over $18 per AirTag.If you haven't come across AirTags before, prepare to be amazed. These

Apple's long-rumored smart home accessory, sometimes dubbed the HomePad, has just become a little more real. Macworld was able to obtain "leaked internal Apple code," finding several references to the new gadget (no reference to its name, though, but HomePad does have a nice ring to it.)In a pre-release iOS 26 build, this smart home hub is referenced by the codename J490. It's listed as having Apple's A18 chip inside, as well as a front-facing, ultra-wide camera with Center Stage. The camera wil

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In a few short years, Paul Mescal has gone from rising Irish actor to major movie star with an Academy Award nomination to his credit. His vulnerable turns in Normal People, Aftersun, and All of Us Strangers have secured him a spot in the hallowed halls of Internet Boyfriends. But what sets Mescal apart from Ryan Gosling, Timothée Chalamet, Pedro Pascal, and Jonathan Bailey is his supreme ability to Sad Boy. SEE ALSO:'Hamnet' review: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley burn in William Shakespe

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