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Gen AI in software engineering has moved well beyond autocomplete. The emerging frontier is agentic coding: AI systems capable of planning changes, executing them across multiple steps and iterating based on feedback. Yet despite the excitement around “AI agents that code,” most enterprise deployments underperform. The limiting factor is no longer the model. It’s context: The structure, history and intent surrounding the code being changed. In other words, enterprises are now f

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SAVE $100: As of December 13th, this LG 34-inch ultragear curved gaming monitor is $299, down 25% from its list price of $399 on Amazon. Opens in a new windowCredit: LG 34-inch curved gaming monitorLG 34G600A-B 34-inch Ultragear Curved Gaming Monitor$299 at Amazon $399 Save $100 Get DealThis weekend on Amazon has this LG 34-inch Ultragear curved gaming monitor on sale for 25% off. The monitor comes packed with features that make it an amazing gift for a gamer in your life or yourself (

There are, tragically, seven months standing between audiences and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. But if you can't wait that long to get your dose of Nolan, you're in luck: You can catch the first six minutes of the historical epic in theaters this month.SEE ALSO:'Euphoria' Season 3 gets first look in HBO Max's 2026 trailer
The prologue is showing ahead of the IMAX 70mm re-releases of two of this year's biggest awards contenders: Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle Aft

SAVE $220: As of December 13th, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum is $329 at Amazon, down 40% from its list price of $549.Opens in a new windowCredit: RoborockRoborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum$549.99 at Amazon  Get DealThis weekend, Roborock is offering the Q10 S5+ robot vacuum at 40% off. This model is one of the lowest-cost vacuum-and-mop combo robot vacuums on the market. Roborock boasts 70 days of hands-free cleaning with its large dust bag situated neatly in its fairly small, self-emptying

Google has purged dozens of AI-generated videos from YouTube that involved characters from Disney properties, according to Variety.SEE ALSO:Even 1,001 Disney deals may not save OpenAI
The move follows a cease-and-desist letter Disney sent to Google on Wednesday, the evening before Disney announced a $1 billion deal with OpenAI. The letter, according to Variety, accused Google of infringing on Disney IP from Star Wars and the MCU to animated films like Frozen, Moana, Lilo & Stitch, and more.

TL;DR: Live stream Flamengo vs. Pyramids FC in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for free on FIFA+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We're approaching the dramatic conclusion of the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Pyramids FC face off against Flamengo for a spot in the final. There the winner will battle it out with Paris Saint-Germain for the title. How is this any different to the Club World Cup? Don't ask too many questions.If you want to watch Flamengo v

You might not know this but The Muppet Christmas Carol, one of the most beloved Muppet movies, almost didn’t happen at all; or that they originally filmed one of the muppets in a vat of oil, almost bankrupting the production; or that the The Henson Company was THIS close to multiple casting choices that could have ruined the film. There are multiple ways A Muppet Christmas Carol almost lost it’s magic. And we’re going to fill you in on all that Muppety Christmasy tea, as well a

What is the best laptop of 2025?As always, the answer depends on your answer to an age-old question: Windows or Apple?As of December 2025, I think the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) is the best MacBook for most people. It's a sleek-as-ever notebook featuring impressive performance, open-lid support for two external displays, a great 12MP Center Stage camera, and an extremely reasonable starting price of $1,199 (making it $100 cheaper than its M3 predecessor).The best Windows laptop we've tested

Shark's debut skincare device, the Shark CryoGlow face mask, which I absolutely love, came out a year later than most of the other top red light masks. We eventually found out that Shark was merely biding its time to perfect the CryoGlow with features no other LED masks can claim. While the wait was well worth it that time, Shark is two steps ahead of the rest of the at-home beauty industry with its second skincare device release: The Shark FacialPro Glow was released on Oct. 17, and I was excit

If you’re lucky enough to live with someone who has the same temperature preferences as you do, you might consider keeping that partnership alive for a lifetime. Many of us suffer through living with others who have wildly different temperature preferences. It’s a battle for control of the thermostat year-round. Shark is out to ease the stress of temperature wars.SEE ALSO:Review: The Windmill AC lets me come home to a cool apartment
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Yes, Legos are for adults, and yes, buying Legos is a valid way to spend adult money.The plastic brick brand is constantly releasing new sets, and for collectors and casual hobbyists alike, this past year has been a great time to be a Lego fan. As of Dec. 2025, Lego's expanded its lineup to include iconic fixtures from Star Trek and The Goonies, as well as some creative decor in the form of their aquarium and fortune firecracker sets.SEE ALSO:Lego has dropped the Icons Stranger Things: The Creel

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TL;DR: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The NBA Cup final awaits for the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, but two doesn't go into one. The Thunder have looked unbeatable at times this season, but the Spurs possess the talent to give the champions some problems. Will Wemby play? It might be too risky to return so soon, but this hug

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 Australian Open for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.It feels like we're inundated with tennis tournaments over the summer months, and then nothing. After the US Open, tennis fans have a painful wait for the next Grand Slam. Well that wait is almost over. The 2026 Australian Open looms on the horizon, promising epic contests between the best players in the world.If you want to watch the 2026 Australian Open f

TL;DR: Live stream Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.We're fast approaching the business end of the NBA Cup. Only four teams remain in contention for the top prize, with the Orlando Magic facing the New York Knicks in the first semi final. The NBA Cup doesn't yet carry the significance of the playoffs, but at this late stage, expect teams to throw everything at it.

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A NASA spacecraft is making a close approach to the sun, repeating its record-breaking distance of 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe reached "perihelion," the nearest point to the sun in its orbit, on Saturday, Dec. 13. This event is the spacecraft's latest flyby to study the corona, the outermost atmosphere of the sun. Parker also matched its record speed of 430,000 mph — fast enough to get from New York to Tokyo in less than a minute, according to the

DJI launched its latest smartphone gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 8, in November, in markets across (most of) the globe. It's a decent option for budding content creators on a budget, offering straightforward controls and smooth performance that can also help jazz up home movies.The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is a solidly built phone gimbalCredit: A. Yeo
DJI's Osmo Mobile 8 has solid build quality, largely made of a sturdy-feeling black plastic — but it also comes with a slightly textured rubberised grip

Apple, Samsung, Google, and OnePlus brought their A-games with new phone releases in 2025.Not every aspect of every new device that those companies released was great. Some of the devices themselves were disappointing. Still, whether you want a mid-range powerhouse or a fabulous foldable, or anything in between, you have plenty of great options in 2025.Here are the best smartphones that launched in the past 12 months.SEE ALSO:The 11 best video games of 2025
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The moon is returning to its crescent shape as we head towards the New Moon. We're still a few days away from total darkness, so for now there's still a few features to be spotted on the surface. Read on to find out what you can see.What is today’s moon phase?As of Saturday, Dec. 13, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 34% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation. Tonight, without any visual aids, you'll be able to see Kepler Crater and the Oceanu

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're frugal.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 13, 2025
Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Jos

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love chaos.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 that

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

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

Million-dollar diamonds, priests with neck tattoos, full-on resurrection... These are all elements of the narrative puzzle Rian Johnson pieces together in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.The latest Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) whodunnit transports audiences to the quiet town of Chimney Rock, where local church Our Lady of Perpetual Fortitude has been rocked by a murder most foul, that of controversial Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin). Following a Good Friday mass, Wicks popped into

It's hard to imagine a company appearing to put its thumb on the scale for another company more than Bob Iger's Disney just did for Sam Altman's OpenAI. The very day Disney took legal action against Google for what it says is unlicensed use of its intellectual property, it also licensed some of that property for use in Sora, the video generator made by Google's main rival, OpenAI. Just to make it clear which side of the AI feud the Mouse House was on, Iger also invested in Altman's company to th

Apple released new updates to its core operating systems today, with the 26.2 versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS available now.As expected, the iPhone update iOS 26.2 is getting the most attention. Apple's official description of the update says it offers "enhancements to Apple Music, Podcasts, and Games, as well as other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone."How to update to iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2Apple makes thi

Google is always introducing new experimental AI tools, like that time it tried out AI-generated podcasts in Google Search results. Another such AI-powered experiment has hit the proverbial airwaves. This time, it’s a Gemini-powered tool that it’s calling "Disco," which can take a web browser tab and turn it into an interactive web app. The process is fairly simple. You take a browser tab and ask Disco to make it a web app with its GenTab function. The AI then creates a simple w

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