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The two companies are launching the Accenture Anthropic Business Group to bring Anthropic's AI to Accenture's employees.

Spotify will let you switch between music videos and audio at any time.

You can speak into the Pebble Index to have it remember things or set reminders, timers, and tasks. No cloud processing, no subscription, and best of all, no charging.

French AI startup Mistral today launched Devstral 2, a new generation of its AI model designed for coding, as the company seeks to catch up to bigger AI labs like Anthropic and other coding-focused LLMs.

Peloton star, DJ, and mom Jess King shares the wellness gear that fuels her nonstop hustle.

You don’t need to be an audiophile to appreciate how great these buds sound.

Empromptu claims all a user has to do is tell the platform's AI chatbot what they want — like a new HTML or JavaScript app — and the AI will go ahead and build it.

Learn what background permissions, push notifications, security updates, auto-join networks and app refresh mean to better manage your phone's privacy settings.

Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.

FixBot can check on the health of your devices and talk you through necessary repairs. You can even point your phone's camera at broken gear to get started.

If you've noticed Jon Hamm perpetually blissing out on your TikTok FYP to "Turn the Lights Off", join the club.

From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.

In December 2025, HBO Max is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

As of Dec. 9, Pokémon TCG League Battle Deck - Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex is over $10d cheaper on TCGPlayer vs. Amazon and has everything you need to battle.

Stephen Colbert has weighed in on Trump calling Jimmy Kimmel "horrible" prior to hosting the Kennedy Cennter Honors on Sunday.

In December 2025, Hulu is offering bundle deals with its service so you can stream excellent shows and movies at a discounted price.

Since taking office, San Francisco’s mayor has been on a quest to revitalize the city and increase public safety. He’s also kept the National Guard out—with a little help from some very powerful friends.

In December 2025, Disney+ is offering a few bundle deals so you can stream its library at a discounted price.

Google is facing a EU antitrust investigation into its use of publishers' online content for AI-generated search summaries like AI Overviews

Some cycling advocates are on board with robotaxis. Others see the self-driving car boom as perpetuating auto dependency.

Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Trump calling him a "horrible" host.

In the face of a profitability crisis, industrial-scale bitcoin miners are transforming their data centers into AI factories.

As of Dec. 9, the 11-inch Apple iPad Air (M3, 128GB, WiFi) is discounted to $449.99 at Amazon, with the help of an additional coupon on the store page. It usually retails for $599, so this saves you $149.01.

A tech giant has teamed up with local artists, adding vibrant colors and quirky characters in an effort to humanize its futuristic ride.

A tech giant has teamed up with local artists, adding vibrant colors and quirky characters in an effort to humanize its futuristic ride.

As Gen Alpha’s attention drifts from TV and movies, video creators like Alan Chikin Chow are eager to fill the void.

How to watch NBA for free. Live stream Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch NBA for free. Live stream Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Get the Deeper Connect Air Portable Decentralized VPN Travel Router for just $169 with free shipping—perfect for travelers and remote workers this holiday season.

As of Dec. 9, Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is $19.50 on TCGPlayer, but you can get a $60 gift card on Amazon right now if you qualify instead.

Google is launching its new AI smart glasses next year.

Here's how Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X, and YouTube are responding to Australia's social media ban for children under 16.

Answers to each clue for the December 9, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

As of Dec. 9, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Boxes are available on TCGplayer at prices that undercut Amazon by over $20, unless you can snag this gift card offer.

The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is a spendy mattress setup for those who can't cool down. Read my comprehensive reivew of my experience with the bed.

Save 15% on the iPad Mini at Amazon.

Save 29% on the Garmin fēnix 8 at Amazon.

Save 25% on the Hisense 75-inch QD7 at Amazon.

Save 39% on the Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G55C at Amazon.

A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Champions League for free. Live stream Atalanta vs. Chelsea in the Champions League for free.

How to watch Champions League for free. Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Sporting in the Champions League for free.

How to watch the Champions League for free. Watch Inter Milan vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

See the moon phase expected for December 9, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1633 on December 9 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

June Squibb stars in the Broadway premiere of Jordan Harrison’s meditation on grief and the nature of human and artificial intelligence.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp will conduct final interviews for a recently announced neurodivergent fellowship.

Trump vows to sign AI executive order this week.

Give your kids non-addictive, educational, and fun screen time with a lifetime subscription to the app Pok Pok, now just $39.97 (reg. $250) with code PLAY20 through Dec. 14.

Zuckerman, who used to run the stalkerware apps SpyFone and SpyTrac, claimed the ban is hurting his unrelated business.

Skild AI is developing a hardware-agnostic foundation model for robots that can be customized for various uses.

The final language of the annual bill that funds the US military is in. It removes provisions that would have helped ensure service members’ ability to fix their own equipment.

OpenAI's chatbot will now allow you to buy groceries via Instacart right in the app.

Six months ago, Waymo disclosed it was providing 250,000 robotaxi rides. But it's grown significantly since, a leaked letter says.

Watch Tesla's Optimus robot tip over while removing a phantom headset.

Petco breach exposed sensitive customer data, including SSNs and driver’s licenses

This news comes as a bill was introduced in Congree last week to prevent these exact kinds of chip exports.

You'll soon have an easier time moving from Android to iOS, or vice versa, thanks to a future software update for both platforms.

The tech giant says the idea behind the new feed is to display recommendations so users can discover and virtually try on items. Nearly everything in the feed is shoppable, with direct links to merchants.

Eric Bach, who was fired in November, claims a top HR executive at the automaker called him a "German Nazi."

A coalition of 350 environmental nonprofits wants a moratorium on data center growth, pointing to the ways it is hurting affordability.

“You don't have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services staffers.

From “cameo” to “io,” OpenAI keeps trying to call its new and upcoming releases by names that resemble existing trademarks.

Tiger's last fund did well with investmetments in OpenAI, Waymo and Databricks. But it warns investors that AI valuations are already 'elevated.'

More than 230 organizations signed a public letter urging members of Congress to take action.

Anthropic launches Claude Code in Slack, letting developers delegate coding tasks from chat threads. It's part of a shift toward AI-embedded collaboration that could reshape software workflows.

Apps like OpenAI’s Sora are fooling millions of users into thinking A.I. videos are real, even when they include warning labels.

Elon Musk's X has escalated its feud with the EU by banning its ad account on the platform.

Research links variations in the gene GRIN2A to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness.

Google details how it is enacting security guardrails before rolling out agentic capabilities on Chrome.

Shoppers will be able to go from recipe planning to checkout within the ChatGPT window.

Disney+ is giving subscribers exclusive perks this season, like six free months of DashPass, discounted Broadway tickets, and more.

Apple could have some new MacBooks, iPads, and even a new iPhone in the next few months.

The DJI Mic Mini is on sale at Target for $45, down from the normal price of $89. That's a 49% discount.

Andrew Ferguson has used the Federal Trade Commission’s consumer protection mandate to investigate issues important to President Trump and his base.

Right now, you can score the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (72 A, 168GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $489.99, down from $599.99.

Shared Feeds will surface new content tailored to both users' tastes, such as sports, winter activities, and their favorite creators.

Samsung launches One UI 8.5 public beta. How to download it.

Ariana Grande heard Adam Sandler say "6-7" and reacted like a parent wincing, awaiting their kid's response.

Petco said the exposure was due to an error in an application, and that it is notifying victims’ whose data was affected.

Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

Quilt has sold nearly 1,000 units in the U.S. and Canada, and the new funding should help expand sales operations to more states and provinces.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $97.95 on Amazon.

The Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 OLED gaming monitor is down to a new record-low price of $899.99. That beats its Cyber Monday price.

“I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week,” Trump posted on social media. “You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something.”

The 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $896.99, down from the list price of $1,699.99. That's a 47% discount.

Starbucks posted a cryptic Instagram post that suggests we might have another chance to snag the Bearista Cup. Here's everything we know so far.

The M4 iPad Pro with 1TB of storage and WiFi and cellular connectivity is down to a record low price that beats Black Friday.

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.

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.

The nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes include "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Sentimental Value," and "Hamnet."