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Black Friday is behind us, but Roku is still offering streaming discounts until early next year.
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 20.
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After years of threatened bans, American investors will take control of TikTok's US operations.
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 Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead. Apple started by making the iOS 18 upgrades less visible, and has now transitioned to making new iOS 18 updates unavailable on any device capable of running ?iOS 26?.
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AI companies are lining up to offer their services to the Department of Energy's 'Genesis Mission.'
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Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 20, No. 1,645.
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Did you get INBOX? What about EDIFY? Plus: The New York Times has a sort of Spotify Wrapped for Wordle players.
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One of the biggest open-world games is now available on your phone, and if you have Netflix, you don't need to pay extra for it.
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If you're thinking it's time to shift to a different T-Mobile plan, or you're eyeing a jump to the magenta-hued carrier, we have recommendations.
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Whether you're gaming on an Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or streaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming, CNET's experts have rounded up the best Xbox games for you in 2025 and beyond.
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Deep within the planet, carbon clouds can condense and form diamonds, NASA says.
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It looks like the holidays aren't a bad time to shop for a VPN subscription. ExpressVPN, Engadget's pick for the best premium provider, currently has a less premium price. This deal gives you two years of the Advanced plan (with a bonus of four free months) for only $101. When it isn't on sale, the same subscription would cost $392.
Engadget's VPN guru, Sam Chapman, praised ExpressVPN's service. He described it as "high-performing" and having "very few flaws." The service received high marks for its speeds, easy-to-use interface and global network availability. The only significant mark against it was its relatively high standard pricing. But with this holiday sale, that criticism is (temporarily) null and void.
ExpressVPN recently switched to a multi-tier pricing structure. (That previously mentioned Advanced plan is the mid-range one.) There's a cheaper Basic plan that allows 10 simultaneous devices (compared to the Advanced plan's 12) and doesn't include perks like a password manager. You can also choose the highest-priced Pro plan. It allows for 14 simultaneous devices and adds several extras. You can compare plans on ExpressVPN's website.
When buying a two-year pla
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I've tested smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I've hosted so far this year. Here's how to automate your party so you can actually enjoy the holiday season.
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iPhone and Apple Watch users can now add their passports to their devices and use them at select airports, thanks to this new feature.
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How many rounds do you think this heavyweight bout will last?
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Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president's financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway.
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OpenAI's GPT-5.2 introduces new safety rules for users under 18, as lawmakers, parents, and regulators push AI companies to strengthen guardrails.
The post Under Pressure, OpenAI Expands Teen Safety Protections in ChatGPT appeared first on eWEEK.
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Paul Thomas Anderson's latest features Leonardo DiCaprio like you've never seen him before.
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Strava's Year in Sport is one of many viral yearly summaries, but it's no longer free.
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In a new interview, Cameron gave details about the parts of 'Avatar 2' that inspired changes in 'Avatar 3.'
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If you're using extra-virgin olive oil in your air fryer, this chef would like a word.
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Oona Chaplin and Stephen Lang talked to io9 about Varang and Quaritch's intimate scene, in theaters now.
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We put a dozen new air purifiers through comprehensive lab testing to find out which ones offer the best particle filtering, noise levels and energy efficiency. Here are our five new winners.
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Whichever company can produce a viable crew lander first will win the Artemis 3 contract, NASA's new chief says.
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As politicians in both parties raise concerns about the impacts of AI, political groups backed by tech investors and Meta plan to intervene in midterms races.
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Remember back in September when President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seemingly finalized some of the terms of a deal to spin off TikTok's US business? Three months later, that same deal is apparently one step closer to being official.
According to Bloomberg, TikTok CEO Shou Chew told employees that TikTok and ByteDance had signed off the agreement for control of TikTok's US business. It sounds like terms of the deal are roughly the same as what Trump announced earlier this year. A group of US investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX will control a majority of the new entity while ByteDance will keep a smaller stake in the venture.
According to Chew's memo, the deal is expected to close January 22, 2026. "Upon the closing, the US joint venture, built on the foundation of the current TikTok US Data Security (USDS) organization, will operate as an independent entity with authority over US data protection, algorithm security, content moderation and software assurance," he wrote according to Bloomberg. TikTok didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Notably, it's still not clear where Chinese officials stand on the deal. Trump said back in September that China was "fully on board," but subsequent meetings between the two sides have so far produced vague statements. In October, China's Commerce Ministry said it would "work with the U.S. to properly resolve i
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OpenAI has introduced an app directory that's now available right inside ChatGPT, the company announced. "Apps extend ChatGPT conversations by bringing in new context and letting users take action like order groceries, turn an outline into a slide deck or search for an apartment," the company wrote in a blog post. OpenAI also noted in a help document that "connector" apps like Google Drive are now simply called "apps."
The new apps section (on iOS, Android and web) is divided into Feature, Lifestyle and Productivity categories, letting you connect to commonly used apps and sites like Booking.com, Spotify and Dropbox. To use an app, simply click on it, hit "Connect" then authorize the app to access ChatGPT. With that done, you can then start a chat related to that app. In the case of Dropbox, for instance, you'll be able to "gather insights, prepare briefs and summarize reports or internal documents," according to the description. Once connected, any app can be accessed by doing an @ mention of it.
A new addition that came along with the store is an Apple Music app that, like Spotify, helps users find music, create playlists and manage their libraries through a chat interface. Another is DoorDash, which lets you transform recipes, meal planning and staples into "an actionable shopping cart."
Along with the app directory, OpenAI is now allowing developers to submit apps for review and publication in ChatGPT according to the company's app submission guidelines. It also published resources to help developers build such apps, including
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Sure, we've seen millions poured into lobbying and other means of influence during every presidency, but the last two years set a whole new bar. Business leaders, including those from almost every Big Tech company, stepped over themselves to prove fealty to Donald Trump's second administration. It's easy to see why: Their kowtowing was meant to secure regulatory favors, gain tax and tariff advantages and avoid Trump's ire. Ultimately, it was all in the service of appeasing their shareholders. Why else would Apple CEO Tim Cook, someone who typically cultivates a progressive image, hand deliver a gold plaque to the President of the United States?
Before we leave 2025 behind, it's worth documenting the many ways tech companies and leaders debased themselves for political favor with the Trump administration.
Alphabet (Google)Google dropped diversity recruitment goals in February, following Trump's executive orders dismantling DEI programs in the federal government. Google also changed its AI principles to allow AI in weapons and surveillance, a move that is in line with the relaxed artificial intelligence regulation the Trump administration would later adopt for its
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This investment, made through?Accenture Ventures, will enable life sciences and clinical research companies to bring new treatments to patients faster by combining agentic AI with enterprise technology solutions
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Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus, and The Morning Show are among the best shows on Apple TV this month.
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President Trump said Nvidia can export some chips. But years of U.S. restrictions have propelled China to make everything it needs for advanced A.I.
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Seriously, no brand is best in all situations! That's what we've seen throughout our laptop reviews. The best brand for you depends on what you're looking for, the type of laptop you're buying, and the prices you can afford — and the right laptop sale could change the whole calculus.
You'll find a mix of both Dell and HP laptops, plus laptops from many other manufacturers, on our best laptop list here at PCWorld. But there's a lot to be said for comparing these brands. So, let's take a closer look.
Dell vs. HP laptop product ranges
Both Dell and HP offer a wide range of different laptops for different needs, from budget picks to premium stunners.
Dell offers a variety of laptop lineups. Until recently, it was broken down as XPS laptops for the premium line, with Latitude and Inspiron laptops for business and consumer use, respectively. Starting in 2025, however, Dell scrapped that naming convention ostensibly to be more simplified, but you be the judge. Still, the same range of performance and prices remains.
HP rebranded its laptop lineup in May
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