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Martin Short brings holiday joy (and roasts) to his musical SNL monologue
Martin Short celebrated his fifth time hosting Saturday Night Live with a monologue brimming with musical holiday cheer. The Only Murders in the Building star kicked things off with a conventional monologue, roasting everything from Cybertrucks to his co-star Steve Martin. SEE ALSO: Colin Jost and Michael Che’s 2024 ‘SNL’ Christmas joke swap is their […]
We found the perfect stocking stuffer. Give everyone this dual USB-C and USB-A flash drive.
TL;DR: For $47.99 through the end of the day, this 512GB dual-USB flash drive delivers fast transfer speeds and device compatibility with USB-C and USB-A connectors. When you’ve got tons of files to manage — whether for work, school, or personal projects — a basic flash drive might not cut it. Enter this 512GB dual-USB […]
Your ultimate guide to cybersecurity: Protecting your family in the digital world
In today’s digital landscape, anyone can be targeted by cybercriminals . With so much of our lives now happening online, from social connections to schoolwork, having a robust cybersecurity plan is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re just starting to think about your family’s online safety or looking for a refresher on best practices, cybersecurity […]
Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles for a warning light issue
Tesla recalled nearly 700,000 vehicles this week due to an issue with the tire pressure warning light. The problem could cause users to unknowingly drive on low-pressure tires. “The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure,” wrote the National […]
Albania is banning TikTok for one year, citing growing violence among teens
Albania joins a growing list of countries banning or temporarily blocking TikTok, with the state declaring a one-year prohibition of the platform. The decision comes after nationwide protest and government unrest following the November murder of a 14-year-old boy by one of his classmates, who subsequently shared images of the aftermath on Snapchat. Albanian Prime […]
Netflix scores exclusive broadcasting rights for FIFA Womens World Cup
Netflix just won the U.S. broadcasting rights to one of soccer’s premiere tournaments: the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Confirmed by the sports federation on Dec. 20, the streamer giant will be hedging its next live sports bet on the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments, with Netflix obtaining U.S. rights to air the […]
OpenAI announces o3 and o3 mini reasoning models
OpenAI just announced o3 and o3 mini, its next-gen reasoning models. In the livestream, SVP of Research Mark Chen showed o3’s performance on certain benchmarks, compared to o1, like competition math (96.7 percent) and PhD-level science (87.7 percent). OpenAI and the ARC Prize competition also shared how o3 scored 76 percent on the ARC-AGI benchmark, […]
The best Windows laptops we tested in 2024: Our pick lasts longer than the M4 MacBook Pro
The best Windows laptops run an impressive gamut, from Qualcomm-powered workhorses that refuse to die to dual-display stunners and subtle gaming stations. (Some of them, dare we say, will tempt even the most devoted Apple Macbook disciples.) Users who need a new laptop for everyday productivity, creativity, or entertainment have no shortage of options. And […]
Willem Dafoe and Robert Eggers reveal their inspirations for Nosferatu. It goes deeper than you may think.
Willem Dafoe and filmmaker Robert Eggers talk at-length about where they pulled their inspirations from for Nosferatu. And Eggers describes how he intentionally updated the iconic character for this film. Nosferatu opens in theaters Dec. 25.
Hundreds of holiday-themed audiobooks are up to 80% off at Amazon
SAVE UP TO 80%: Hundreds of holiday-themed audiobooks are on sale at Amazon for up to 80% off. Best holiday-themed audiobooks at Amazon Best overall holiday audiobook deal ‘Faking Christmas’ by Cindy Steel $7.99 at Amazon (save $19.30) Get Deal Best audiobook title for dog-lovers ‘The Twelve Dogs of Christmas’ by Susan Wiggs $7.99 at […]