December 5, 2025
EU fines Elon Musks X $140 million for lack of transparency
Elon Musk's X was fined $140M for lack of transparency in a landmark EU decision.The European Commission on Friday issued a landmark €120 million fine to Elon Musk-owned X for breaching transparency requirements of the Digital Services Act (DSA).The fine, the equivalent of about $140 million and the
December 5, 2025
Tesla launches cheaper Model 3 in Europe
Tesla has launched a stripped-down, cheaper variant of its Model 3 in Europe.Tesla's cheapest Model 3 is now available in Europe.The company started offering a stripped-down version of the model across its European markets on Friday, notifying its users via an in-app message. SEE ALSO:Tesla just dro
December 5, 2025
Gemini 3 Deep Think rolls out to paid subscribers
After launching Gemini 3 in late November, Google is rolling out its latest Deep Think mode to AI Ultra subscribers.Now available in the Gemini app for anyone shelling out $250 a month for the pro plan, Gemini 3 Deep Think is the supercharged mode of Google's latest large language model (LLM), desig
December 5, 2025
AirPods Pro 3 vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: Which wireless earbuds should you buy?
We compare the AirPods Pro 3 and the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 to see which comes out on top as the best wireless earbuds you can buy.Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableExpect greater ANC and sound from the AirPods Pro 3Apple made noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro 3 stronger than their predecessor, an
December 5, 2025
100TB of cloud space means no more stressing about digital storage
Get lifetime access to 100TB of ultra-secure Internxt Cloud Storage for just $974.97 during Cyber Week — a massive 90% off offer through Dec. 14.TL;DR: 100TB of ultra-secure, private Internxt cloud storage for life — no monthly fees, no storage stress, just massive space and peace of mind at 90% off
December 5, 2025
The tiny smartphone that somehow does it all is on sale for $85
Grab the credit-card-sized NanoPhone for just $84.97 with free shipping — a fun, fully functional mini smartphone on sale through Dec. 7.TL;DR: The NanoPhone is a credit-card-sized smartphone that’s surprisingly practical and undeniably fun — perfect as a quirky tech gift while the limited-time $84.
December 5, 2025
The 7 best e-readers to buy: Testing Kindles, Kobos, iPads, and more
See the best e-readers we've tested, with options from Kindle, Kobo, and the tablet world. Grab an e-reader and hit your reading goals.So, what is the best e-reader for 2025? I'm regularly testing new e-readers (and tablets) and cycling through different models to stay up to date on the best options
December 5, 2025
Yep, Cloudflare died again. Heres what happened.
Cloudflare is having another outage on Friday.Cloudflare is down again, and the internet is affected — but unlike last time, this outage seems to have been quickly fixed. Users started reporting issues with Cloudflare early on Friday, with Downdetector showing a spike in outage reports for the servi
December 5, 2025
DJI to U.S. government: Dont ban us, answer us
Drone maker DJI pleads with the U.S. government to respond to them.Is the Trump administration about to be the Grinch that stole sales of most drones just before Christmas?There's a Dec. 23 deadline looming for DJI, which makes 90 percent of the world's drones, to pass an audit from the U.S. governm
December 5, 2025
Score the creator-favorite DJI Mic Mini for its lowest price yet
SAVE $90: As of Dec. 4, get the DJI Mic Mini (2 TX, 1 RX, and Charging Case) for $79, down from its usual price of $169. That's a discount of 53% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon
December 5, 2025
Cyber Week’s quietly brilliant MacBook Pro offer is just $360
Grab a Grade A refurbished 2019 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar for just $359.97 during Cyber Week — dependable Apple performance for everyday life.TL;DR: A Grade A refurbished 2019 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar that still delivers smooth, everyday performance — on Cyber Week sale for $359.97 for a short ti
December 5, 2025
Block ads and keep things family-friendly forever for just $16
Block ads, protect privacy, and smooth out your family’s digital life with AdGuard Family Plan for a one-time $15.97 payment through Dec. 14.TL;DR: A lifetime AdGuard Family Plan that blocks ads, boosts privacy, and protects up to 9 devices — for a one-time $15.97 payment with code FAMPLAN.
December 5, 2025
Get 1TB of lifetime cloud storage for just $50
TL;DR: Safeguard your data forever with this lifetime subscription to a FolderFort 1TB Cloud Storage Pro Plan, now just $49.97 (reg. $399) through Dec. 14. Opens in a new window Credit: FolderFort FolderF
December 4, 2025
People negatively judge others who glitch on video calls, according to study
A new Cornell study finds that video glitches can exacerbate inequality and lead to unfavorable outcomes for things like interviews, doctor interviews, and court hearings.Lagging Zoom calls aren't just annoying parts of the average work day. They may be irreparably changing our social interactions.
December 4, 2025
ChatGPT users rage about ads. OpenAI says theyre something else.
ChatGPT users are complaining about seeing things that seem like ads in their chats.ChatGPT users are up in arms over what seems like advertisements appearing in their conversations — while OpenAI disputes that the messages are advertisements at all. Even users who shell out $200 per month for a Pro
December 4, 2025
The 7 best Amazon Echo devices of 2025 — and which ones should make your Christmas list
We curated the best Amazon Echo devices, from the latest Echo Dot to the most popular Echo Show. Read up on our favorites and find one for your home.Among Amazon's flagship gadgets, like Kindles and Fire TVs, Echos are the stars of the show. These multitasking smart home devices do a little bit of e
December 4, 2025
I tested 25 robot vacuum and mop combos and found 6 that actually scrub
I've tested 25+ mopping robot vacuums on my own apartment floors. My top recommendations for 2025 include Dreame, Roborock, and iRobot.I'm not saying that you can expect every robot vacuum that mops to scrub your kitchen grout with the same tenacity as you could by hand with a toothbrush. But the be
December 4, 2025
Amazon Scribe and Scribe Colorsoft launch date announced: New e-readers will finally be available soon
Amazon has officially provided a launch date for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. First announced on Sept. 30, the new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft will finally be available for purchase on Dec. 10.We finally have a date for the launch of the new Amazon Kindle Scribe and Amazon Kindle Scrib
December 4, 2025
Post Cyber Monday deal: The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer sunglasses are at a record-low price
The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer smart AI sunglasses are on sale at Amazon for $246.75, down from the normal price of $329. That's a 25% discount.SAVE $82.25: The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (gen 1) sunglasses are on sale for $246.75 in the matte black colorway with polarized gradient graphite lenses. That's a 2
December 4, 2025
It sure looks like Samsungs new OLED TVs just leaked before CES
Samsung's new OLED TV models appear to have leaked online as the company prepares for next year's CES.CES 2026 is just around the corner. Samsung is usually one of the companies that steals the show every year, often using the big annual consumer tech conference to make announcements regarding its l
December 4, 2025
Android 16 QPR2 arrives: 3 new features to check out
Android 16's latest update adds some useful tools to your device.Google is rolling out its Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) 2, meaning your device could be due for an update. The Android 16 QPR2 update comes with a number of new features that should improve performance, ease of use, and m
December 4, 2025
Check out these updates to iOS 26s motion sickness feature
Apple adds new customization settings to its Vehicle Motion Cues feature in iOS 26.Apple's recent iOS 26 overhaul included a plethora of major additions and complete system makeovers, but there were even more tweaks, settings, and customization settings that flew under the radar for many users. One
December 4, 2025
Level up your listening with a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for their lowest price yet
SAVE $150: As of Dec. 4, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $279 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $429. That's a discount of 35% and the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon
December 4, 2025
Cyber Monday is gone but the Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor is still available at a record-low price
SAVE $465: The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $834.99, down from the standard price of $1,299.99. That's a 36% discount and the lowest price on record at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Sams