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LG is set to show off the future of home robotics at CES 2026.The Korean tech conglomerate stated in a press release that it will unveil its newest domestic helper bot at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January. Named "CLOiD," the robot is "designed to perform a wide range of indoor household tasks, enhancing everyday convenience and improving quality of life by making home management more efficient and intuitive."SEE ALSO:Chinese demonstration shows how dangerous commercial

The Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) viewers meet in Stranger Things Season 5 doesn't feel like the same Dustin we've known since Season 1.Gone is Hawkins' resident ball of sunshine, replaced with a sulking, angry young man who would sooner graffiti a bully's locker than belt "Never Ending Story" over walkie-talkie. Yet this transformation didn't come out of nowhere. Instead, it stems from a clear point of trauma for Dustin: witnessing the tragic death of Eddie (Joseph Quinn) at the end of Season 4.SEE

Spoilers ahead for the season one finale of HBO Max's Heated Rivalry:That's a wrap for the first season of Heated Rivalry, the come-from-nowhere Canadian romance that quickly leapfrogged to the top of HBO Max's streaming series list. There is not yet a critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes for episode six, but the ultra-romantic, (mostly) languid finale certainly captured hearts on social media, with plenty of meme-able moments between NHL lovebirds, Shane and Ilya.This Tweet is currently unavai

Researchers are making headway in the "terrifying robot apocalypse" department.Yicaiglobal reported (via Interesting Engineering) that specialists from the Chinese cybersecurity research group Darknavy recently showed off a method of compromising commercial humanoid robots that has somewhat terrifying implications if used in a real-world setting. At GEEKcon in Shangai, the researchers took a commercially available Unitree robot and demonstrated that it could be hacked with voice commands and, if

Gaten Matarazzo doesn't quite believe Saturday Night Live star Jane Wickline's claims that the Stranger Things kids are "the greatest threat to humanity right now."During a Dec. 13 Weekend Update appearance, Wickline sang a song warning viewers that the Stranger Things child actors, now grown-up, would be using their influence to take over the world. But Matarazzo is happy to assure humanity that that is not the case.SEE ALSO:Here's how to watch the 'Stranger Things' Season 5 finale in theaters

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It's no secret I love the Brick, a device that single-handedly cut my screen time in half. In fact, as I'm writing this, my phone is currently Bricked. Instagram, TikTok, and Substack, you will not distract me from my work today. The physical barrier that Brick adds makes it the best choice for those whose built-in screen limits just don't work. However, there's one big barrier with the Brick — its price. At $59, it's a steep cost for the sake of cutting screen time, unless you get one sal

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For the past year, enterprise decision-makers have faced a rigid architectural trade-off in voice AI: adopt a "Native" speech-to-speech (S2S) model for speed and emotional fidelity, or stick with a "Modular" stack for control and auditability. That binary choice has evolved into distinct market segmentation, driven by two simultaneous forces reshaping the landscape.What was once a performance decision has become a governance and compliance decision, as voice agents move from pilots into regulate

The Moon is now a few days into the new cycle, so there is plenty to see when you look up in the sky tonight.What is today’s moon phase?As of Friday, Dec. 26, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Observation, 37% of the moon will be lit up tonight.Without any visual aids, you can spot the Mares Crisium, Fecunditatis, and Serenitatis tonight. If you add binoculars, you'll also see the Endymion Crater and the Posidonius Crater. To see even more, pull out a telesc

TL;DR: Live stream Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers 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.The NBA action continues over the festive period with the Portland Trail Blazers taking on the Los Angeles Clippers. Neither team has been very impressive this season, but there's still time to end the year on a high.If you want to watch Trail Blazers vs. Clippers in the NBA for free from anywhere in th

TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics 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.Fans can follow a number of festive NBA games for free this year, including Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics. The Celtics have been much better than expected this season without star player Jayson Tatum, and they'll be expected to beat the Pacers comfortably here.If you want to watch Pacers vs. Celtics in the NBA fo

TL;DR: Live stream Morocco vs. Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.A lot of fans think the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is Morocco's to lose. The hosts are hot favorites to lift the trophy this year, but they're not going to have it all their own way. Next they face Mali in a fascinating Group A matchup. Can Mali produce a heroic performance to shock the hosts?If you want to watch Morocco vs. M

TL;DR: Live stream Egypt vs. South Africa in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The second round of Africa Cup of Nations group games kick off in Morocco. Fans will have their eyes on Egypt. Not just because of their record at the tournament — they've won seven AFCON titles — but because the squad features star player Mo Salah. While Salah has had a tough season in the Premier League wit

TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers 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.There are a number of interesting NBA games taking place over the festive period, including Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers. There have been plenty of positive signs for the 76ers this season, so they'll be looking to end the year on a high. The Bulls are falling away after a really strong start, but there's

TL;DR: Live stream Angola vs. Zimbabwe in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Christmas Day is done and dusted and it's back to business in the Africa Cup of Nations. The second of round of group games kicks off with Angola vs. Zimbabwe.Neither team is ranked as a favorite at the Morocco-hosted event, but tournament soccer — particularly the group stages — can be unpredictable. That's par

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to go fast.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 26, 2025
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love to shop til you drop.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

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 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 t

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're from the Golden State.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 c

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

The following contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2."Everything we have ever assumed about the Upside Down has been dead wrong," Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) says in Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2. And how right he is.SEE ALSO:The 'Stranger Things' play totally unlocks 'Stranger Things' Season 5, Vol. 2
The latest batch of Stranger Things episodes blows the show's world-building wide open, revealing what, exactly the Upside Down is. But that's not all. It also gives us more de

The following contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2.Watching Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway after watching Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 was a surreal experience.Not only were audience members treated to the play's spectacular special effects — seriously, you'll feel like you're in an episode of Stranger Things — but we also got to see how the play linked to Season 5. SEE ALSO:'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' review: How does Netflix do the s

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