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Fire TV's new interface focuses on your content and offers easier, speedier navigation, Amazon says.

Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to the web with a new Alexa.com site, expanding its AI assistant beyond devices and positioning it as a family-focused, agent-style chatbot.

At CES 2026, we went hands-on with the three-panel Samsung tablet that folds up to the size of a (large) phone.

Google TV will let you ask Gemini to find and edit your photos, adjust your TV settings and more.

Chatbots may worsen delusions in people by reinforcing false beliefs, psychiatrists warn. Mental health experts document cases where AI strengthened distorted thinking.

As of Jan. 5, Pokémon TCG's Destined Rivals Three Booster Blister is below market value right now at Amazon compared to TCGPlayer

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite as Miami cops for Netflix crime thriller "The Rip," joined by a stellar cast including Steven Yeun and Teyana Taylor.

JBL dropped five new open-ear headphones across three different lines at CES 2026 on Monday. Here are the details.

How to watch Australian Open for free. Live stream the 2026 Australian Open for free from anywhere in the world.

As of Jan. 5, the Pokémon TCG Cynthia’s Garchomp ex Premium Collection is below market value right now at Amazon compared to TCGplayer.

As of Jan. 5, the Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet is on sale at Amazon for $47.98, 20% off its list price of $59.99.

This year LG is showing off its manufacturing chops at CES with a new Wallpaper OLED TV that is just 9mm thick.

The Luminar founder claims he has been cooperative.

The company is tapping the terahertz band of the electromagnetic spectrum to bring out the best qualities of more common lidar and radar sensors.

The historical series Shogun was an international hit that won a record 18 Emmy Awards. With production on season 2 starting, the writer and executive producer talk about their new challenges.

As of Jan. 5, Magic: The Gathering Commander Masters Set Booster Box is over $50 below market value at Amazon.

As of Jan. 5, the JBL Vibe Beam earbuds in black and white are marked down to $29.95. This is 40% off their list price of $49.95.

As of Jan. 5, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $494.99. This is 45% off its list price of $899.99.

Find the best Apple AirTag deal at Amazon. Save 34% on the Apple AirTag four-pack at Amazon.

Find the best power station deal at Amazon. Save 28% on the Anker Solix C1000 at Amazon.

Get the best running headphones deal. Save 39% on the SHOKZ OpenRun Pro at Amazon.

Religious communities around the US are getting hit with AI depictions of their leaders sharing incendiary sermons and asking for donations.

Get the best deal on headphones. Save 35% on the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the January 5, 2026 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to Donald Trump in his best talk show acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards.

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.

Read our live updates from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed, AI-infused glory.

Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.

While CES isn't typically heavily focused on video games, there's still some info worth checking out this year.

Switching between mobile phones used to be easy. Then came eSIM.

How to watch AFCON for free. Live stream Nigeria vs. Mozambique in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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

CES 2026 is here. See the latest news on bleeding-edge tech, EV advancements, and more.

Birdfy makes a popular line of smart bird feeders, and at CES 2026, it debuted the Birdfy Hum Bloom, which offers slow-motion video.

Mashable checked out the Allergen Alert mini lab at CES 2026's Unveiled media event. It's a portable device that can test for food allergens.

Get Microsoft Project 2021 Professional for Windows as a lifetime license for just $9.97 — new users only.

Why does the year 2016 still mean so much to Gen Z? A personal look at nostalgia, TikTok trends, and the internet before everything changed.

There is no timeline for when these systems will become available. But once they do, Kodiak could bring its tech to more trucks, faster.

Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.

Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, while Mono, often described as […]

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold doesn't have a U.S. release date, but Mashable went hands-on with the device at CES 2026.

Ludens AI showed off its AI companions Cocomo and INU at CES 2026, designing them to be a cute presence rather than be productive.

Solver showed off programmable buttons you can add to your smartphone CES Unveiled 2026.

Switchbot claims its onero H1 concept is the 'most accessible humanoid housebot' at CES 2026.

Would you use a vibrating knife? Mashable tried the Seattle Ultrasonics C-200 UltraSonic Chef's Knife at CES 2026 Sunday.

See the moon phase expected for January 5, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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

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" #1660 on January 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Povec makes color-changing sunglasses, which switch from tinted to untinted with the swipe of a finger.

Here are all the winners and nominees at the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards.

At CES 2026, DuRoBo is showing off its Krono e-reader and e-paper device, which is hitting the United States and European markets in late January.

Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 is available for $49.97 instead of $219, offering a lifetime license with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

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Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp have raised new funding for a social media app that helps users "plan with intention."

DoorDash seems to have confirmed a viral story about a driver using an AI-generated photo to lie about making a delivery.

The administration has made it clear that Nicolás Maduro's capture was tied to Venezuela's vast oil reserves. Much less certain is how US companies will actually access them—or if they even want to.

GE's new Smart Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant has a barcode scanner and a camera to check perishables.

OpenAI develops automated attacker system to test ChatGPT Atlas browser security against prompt injection threats and cybercriminal risks.

France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors.

Plaud is going after the likes of Granola to launch a desktop app that records online meetings

Narwal announced its Flow 2 robovac and mop at CES. It'll be available April 2026.

XReal debuts the 1S AR glasses, which is cheaper than its other models.