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Enterprises have been experimenting with AI tools for a few years. Investors predict they will start to pick winners in 2026.

Here is the full list of the consumer/edtech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

Netflix's trailer for the "Stranger Things" series finale teases the Hawkins teens' final confrontation with Vecna.

TCL is launching the Note A1 NXTPAPER, an e-note tablet via Kickstarter and will be available in late February 2026.

A number of investors are competing for the opportunity to purchase the app, and if a deal were to go through, the platform's U.S. business could have its valuation soar to upward of $60 billion.

The reborn Commodore 64 is an astonishing remake—but daunting if you weren’t there the first time around.

OpenAI announces new teen safety rules for ChatGPT users under 18, blocking romantic roleplay and requiring extra caution on body image topics.

If you’ve ever wondered what chatbots are good for and how best to use them, this episode is for you.

If you've wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we've got the answers—as well as some of our top recommendations.

US support for nuclear energy is soaring. Meanwhile, coal plants are on their way out and electricity-sucking data centers are meeting huge pushback. Welcome to the next front in the energy battle.

After 10 years of journaling, my only regret is not starting sooner.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is available in South Korea, but U.S. shoppers have to wait until 2026. Here's everything we know about the elite foldable.

Amid historically low birth rates and economic pressures from its aging population, China will eliminate a decades-old tax exemption on contraceptives.

The top 3 car trends to expect at CES 2026

CES 2026 is almost upon us. Here's an overview of what we expect to see at this year's event.

Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.

Save over 90% on a 20TB Internxt cloud storage lifetime subscription, now $389.97 through Jan. 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Save big on ChatPlayground AI’s lifetime unlimited plan, now $79 (reg. $619) for a limited time.

It's our favorite horror movies of 2025! Did your favorite scary movie make the cut?

What dating trends will define 2026? Mashable journalists Rachel Thompson and Anna Iovine share their predictions for dating in 2026.

Goodbye, TiVo. You had a good run.

Meta says it'll keep Manus running independently while weaving its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, where Meta's own chatbot, Meta AI, is already available to users.

See the moon phase expected for December 30, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Tanzania vs. Tunisia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Benin vs. Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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

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 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" #1654 on December 30 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

PromptBuilder is an AI tool that helps you get better results from AI

A draft document by China's Cyberspace Administration outlines sticter oversight of minors and chatbot companions.

Memory shortages driven by the AI boom are causing prices to balloon for consumers, as seen in this price hike from DIY laptop brand Framework

Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder's pitch.

“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su will deliver a keynote address at CES, helping kick off the major tech event. You can watch the livestream on Monday, Jan. 5.

AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.

Get 50% off your first box of human-grade pet food from The Farmer's Dog.

Google Photos and Nano Banana coming to Samsung TVs

New research shows YouTube’s algorithm is heavily promoting low-quality AI-generated and “brainrot” videos, making up a large share of what new users see.

Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first

Make a mess in your Tesla robotaxi? That'll cost you.

Get TurboTax Desktop Deluxe 2025 for $55.99 at Amazon. Features 375+ deductions, 5 federal e-files, and easy data import.

2025 data breach at fintech company 700Credit exposes personal information of more than 5.8 million people through compromised third-party integration partner.

All six titles in the "Game Changer" series by Rachel Reid are on sale in Kindle version at Amazon for $8.99 each, down from the normal print price of $18.99 each.

Samsung's newest device lineup includes Q-Series soundbars and WiFi speakers.

The Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $199.99, down from the list price of $229.99. That's a 13% discount.

The electrical grid is facing unprecedented stress from the addition of new data centers. Software could offer a cost-effective way to boost reliability and capacity.

Google may soon allow users to change their email addresses while keeping all their records.

The Garmin inReach Messenger is on sale for $165.50 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a 45% discount.

Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.

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.

Get the HP 27-inch Touch All-in-One with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for $809.99 ($320 off) at Best Buy.