The European Commission just recently slapped Elon Musk's X with a historic $140 million fine. 

But, it turns out that Europe hit X with a double whammy here. According to X, the European Commission, the executive branch of the EU that enforces its laws, took advantage of a flaw in its advertising platform which helped further spread the reach of the EU's announcement that it was fining X.

As a result, X's head of product Nikita Bier is escalating the company's feud with the EU, saying that X has terminated the European Commissions' advertising account with X.

What happened?

On Friday, the European Commission's official account shared a post on X announcing the fine, which is the very first penalty issued as a result of the EU's Digital Services Act.

The fine was issued against X, formerly Twitter, due to a number of changes the platform implemented after Musk acquired the company. The European Commission announcement says it doled out the penalty as a result of X's "deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark', the lack of transparency of its advertising repository, and the failure to provide access to public data for researchers."

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"Bullshit," Musk replied on X to the announcement.

However, days later Bier posted on X to share that Musk's company was closing the European Commission's ad account on the platform. Bier says that the European Commission exploited the platform's Ad Composer by using a feature that's only meant for ads.

The Ad Composer allows advertisers to upload a video to a post while also linking the video itself to a third-party website. When using this feature, a user is sent to a linked webpage when clicking on the video.

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"You logged into your dormant ad account to take advantage of an exploit in our Ad Composer — to post a link that deceives users into thinking it’s a video and to artificially increase its reach," Bier wrote. "Your ad account has been terminated."

Under Musk, X's algorithm has been updated to give posts that include video uploads an advantage by extending their reach on the platform.

Bier went on to claim that the post format is only meant for ads and that the flaw had never been abused before. Bier says the exploit has since been patched.

It's unclear exactly how this affects the European Commission, as Bier claimed the now-banned ad account had not run a paid advertisement since 2021, and the exploit no longer exists.

If ever there was a time to sign up for Disney+, this is it. Besides granting you access to a massive collection of movies and TV shows — including Taylor Swift's new The Eras Tour docuseries and concert footage on Dec. 12 — the streamer is also offering exclusive perks for subscribers this season.

"Instead of chocolates, the Disney+ Perks program is dropping a new offer every single day between December 1 and December 12," the holiday campaign announcement states. The goal is to celebrate the season and reward subscribers with giveaways and discounts galore. And while the campaign itself only runs through Dec. 12, the promotion is available through Dec. 19 and many of the "perks" themselves are redeemable through the end of December or into January.

How to sign up for Disney+ Perks

Existing subscribers can simply head over to the Disney+ Perks page and login to enroll in the program. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up for as low as $11.99 per month for Disney+ with ads (thanks to a recent price hike). Disney+ is all about bundle deals, so you can sign up for both Disney+ and Hulu for only $1 more than Disney+ itself. I personally think the bundle deal is one of the best options on the market. If you prefer to just sign up for Disney+ on its own, however, you can see all of the plan options listed directly on this plans and pricing page.

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Disney+ has dropped a handful of perks already this season and will continue to do so through Dec. 12. The perks include discounts on popular brands, entries into giveaways and sweepstakes, access to exclusive experiences, and more. Below, we've rounded up a few of our favorites, but be sure to head over to the Disney+ Perks page to see the full list and enroll.

Enjoy 6 free months of DoorDash DashPass

If you haven't been a DashPass subscriber in at least three months, you can sign up for a six-month subscription for free as a Disney+ perk. That unlocks $0 delivery fees, reduced service fees on eligible restaurants, grocery, and retail orders, up to 10% off Lyft rides, member-exclusive deals, and more. The perk is redeemable through Feb. 26, so you have a little bit of time to sign up. Just remember, after six months, you'll be charged full price — currently $9.99 per month — unless you cancel.

Get a free footlong sub at Subway

Participating Subway locations will give you a free, freshly-made footlong through Feb. 28 if you're a Disney+ subscriber and you enroll in perks. You must be a Sub Club member to qualify. The free footlong will appear in your Sub Club account once you sign up for the perk.

Chance to win a vacation to AULANI, a Disney Resort and Spa

Through Dec. 29, Disney+ subscribers can enter daily for a chance to win a four-night trip at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, for up to four guests. That includes airfare, KA WA‘A, A Lū’au  tickets and a $500 Disney gift card.

Discounted tickets to see Broadway's Aladdin

Disney+ subscribers can score up to 30% off select performances of Aladdin on Broadway. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. There's a 16-ticket limit per person per seven-day period and the offer ends Dec. 29, 2025.

Apple's next big iPhone launch is still almost a year away, but there's plenty to look forward to between now and then.

Cupertino's finest are cooking up a bunch of rumored new products that are said to be launching in the first half of 2026. From new MacBooks and iPads to a new budget(-ish) iPhone, you may want to start saving up now. Here's what we can expect from Apple in the next few months.

iPhone 17e

Last year, Apple rebranded its budget-friendly iPhone SE line to the iPhone e-series with the launch of the iPhone 16e. It offered flagship-like specs in certain respects, but at a more affordable price, even if it wasn't quite as affordable as the old SE phones were.

Rumor has it that Apple wants to annualize the e-series phones, like how Google does with its Pixel A-series lineup. That means we'll most likely get a new iPhone 17e in the first half of 2026. Prominent leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo posted some information about the phone back in August. It will reportedly include a 6.1-inch 60Hz OLED display, the latest-generation A19 chip, and Dynamic Island support, among other things like camera upgrades.

We'll see how much it costs, but this could be a great option for people who want all the newest iPhone software features without shelling out for the most expensive model.

A new budget MacBook

One of the most intriguing devices on this list is a new budget-friendly MacBook laptop, set for launch in the early part of next year, per 9to5Mac. It'll reportedly be powered by an older A18 chip instead of a more intensive (and expensive) M-series chip. The device will also allegedly cost somewhere around $599 or $699, making it by far the cheapest MacBook available. All of the other ones are $1,000 or more.

This could be Apple's entry into the Chromebook tier of the laptop market, and it would be a welcome one, especially for someone like me. My MacBook Air is on its last legs, so a replacement may be in order. I imagine there are other people out there in the same position.

New big boy MacBooks

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, a noted Apple prognosticator, reported in his Power On newsletter a while back that Apple is working on two new higher-cost MacBooks, as well. According to Gurman, we'll get a new M5 version of the MacBook Air, as well as MacBook Pro laptops with more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max chips inside of them.

These will almost certainly be very capable and powerful devices. Unfortunately, they'll probably also cost a lot more than $599.

An A18 iPad

Lastly, iPad fans have something to look forward to in early 2026.

According to analyst Jeff Pu, in a note seen by 9to5Mac, a new entry-level iPad with an A18 chip inside of it is coming in the next few months. Sadly, the A18 part is the only concrete info we have about the device right now. It sounds like it'll mostly entail internal spec upgrades rather than a wholesale hardware redesign. The new chip should enable Apple Intelligence support, though, if that helps.

SAVE $44: The DJI Mic Mini (1TX x 1RX) is on sale at Target for $45, down from the normal price of $89. That's a 49% discount.

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If you've been on the Internet lately, you've seen the DJI Mic Mini. It's either in the hand or on the shirt of almost every content creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. DJI has long been a leader in making content-creator approved tech and the Mic Mini has perhaps become the most iconic. If you don't yet own the Mic Mini, there's a nice deal in store for you today.

As of Dec. 8, the DJI Mic Mini (1TX x 1RX) is on sale for $45 at Target, down from the standard price of $89. That equals a 49% discount and a savings of $44.

Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard checked out the DJI Mic Mini and wrote in her review, "After testing out the DJI Mic Mini for weeks and watching it in action with Mashable's social media team, I'm convinced it's one of the best upgrades for content creators."

Today's deal at Target gets you one transmitter and one receiver, which will be perfect for the solo content creator, whether it's creating long-form YouTube, snippets for TikTok, or even podcasts. It also has a slew of extras like a charging dock, USB-C mobile phone adapter, windscreen, clip magnet, carrying pouch, and more. Yes, all of that is on sale for just $45.

The DJI Mic Mini's transmitter weighs just 10 grams so it won't pull on a collar or a nice holiday sweater while recording. It also has a wireless range of over 1,000 feet. With the built-in rechargeable batteries on both the receiver and the transmitter, you'll be operational for over 10 hours before needing a recharge.

While it's nearly 50% off, snag the DJI Mic Mini for $45 at Target. Order soon and it'll arrive in time for holiday gifting.

SAVE 18%: As of Dec. 8, you can get the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (72 A, 168GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for $489.99, down from $599.99, at Amazon. That's an 18% discount and $110 in savings.

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If you're thinking about buying a handheld gaming console (either as a gift or a treat yo' self), now's the time to jump on it, because Amazon is giving us post-Black Friday discounts we can't ignore.

Right now, you can score the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (72 A, 168GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $489.99, down from $599.99. That’s an 18% discount and the lowest price we’ve seen on this model. (Yes, this is beating its Black Friday price!) While the premium $999.99 Ally X is getting all the buzz, this standard model is a strong, budget-friendly contender that gives you access to games without costing a grand.

This Ally is basically a full-powered Windows gaming laptop you can play in the palm of your hand. That means you can bypass the Steam Deck's compatibility issues and jump straight into your gaming library, including Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and Epic Games titles. It comes loaded with the AMD Ryzen 72 A processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 7-inch, 120Hz display with FreeSync Premium, making every game look butter-smooth. Best of all, it charges fast — just 30 minutes will get you from zero to 50 percent.

If you want a gaming handheld that doesn't mess around with compatibility, this deal is the one you need to grab.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 public beta program is finally rolling out, several outlets have confirmed, giving Galaxy S25 users their first real taste of the new features and upgrades headed for a wider release.

Those additions include a visual refresh, expanded customization options, new AI-powered tools, and deeper cross-device connectivity. As reported, the public beta is currently available only to Galaxy S25 series users in South Korea, the U.S., the UK, Germany, India, and Poland.

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So what’s actually new in the public beta? Expect updated Galaxy AI features — including enhanced image-generation tools — along with improved cross-device integration, such as storage sharing between Samsung devices and faster Smart View access. Auracast also receives a boost, with easier listening and broadcasting controls available through a new Audio Broadcast menu in Settings.

Battery and performance also see meaningful improvements, thanks to redesigned power management tools. For personalization lovers, One UI 8.5 introduces more freedom across the Quick panel, lock screen, widgets, and icons. Privacy and security are also enhanced with new anti-theft protections.

How to download One UI 8.5 public data

Getting in on the action is straightforward: simply enroll in the beta program through the Samsung Members app. Make sure the app is installed, log in, and look for the “One UI Beta Program” banner or card on the homepage. Tap to enroll, and you’re in.

After that, head to Settings > Software update > Download and install to pull the beta build and start exploring One UI 8.5 for yourself.

If you're on a budget and things look bleak in the relationship department, don't panic. You don't need to shell out hundreds to find a genuine connection. There are dating apps you can use for free — so you can meet a partner with potential without shelling out cash up front.

Yes, dating itself will cost you between the commute, the drinks, and the time, but why should dating apps eat at your wallet? You don't have to resort to dating an AI to save money. Simply use a dating app's free tier. The good news is, the most popular apps are free to use — no credit card required.

And if you're finally getting ready to jump on apps, make it quick. Dating Sunday, the day of the most activity on dating apps every year, is the first Sunday of January. Between New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day, singles are eager to look for love. You might get more likes than at any other time in 2026.

(Also, FYI: You shouldn't have to pay someone to keep talking to you. If you're being pressured to, you might be involved in a romance scam.) 

What dating apps are completely free?

Mainstream dating apps like Tinder, OkCupid, and Hinge all have robust free membership tiers that compete with paid subscriptions. Some free, more niche dating apps, like Archer and Lex, are also worth checking out. It just depends on what you're looking for and how much work you're willing to put in to get it.

These days, some people argue that big-name dating apps (read: Match Group apps, such as Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge) are all the same and have formed a single, amorphous dating platform. However, these apps still have distinct differences between them, as you can see below. 

And even though a lot of daters want to meet someone IRL, let's face it: Dating apps aren't going anywhere. Whether you're an introvert, a college student, or just looking for some steamy sexting action, we've got you covered.

Below, find our top picks for the best free dating apps. Use them to find your forever partner, a casual encounter, or something in between — all without paying a dime.

Note: All the free dating sites listed below offer a free membership option that allows you to talk and match with people at no cost. Though most offer paid premium memberships, these aren't apps like Match or eharmony, where you need to pay to match or chat with other users.

Ariana Grande is clearly logged-on because she — like everyone else online these days — had a visceral reaction to the numbers six and seven.

The pop star and Wicked: For Good lead filmed a Variety Actors on Actors conversation with Adam Sandler that recently dropped. A 6-7 meme-fueled moment from that talk has quickly gone viral because it's super relatable.

In the conversation, Sandler offhandedly mentions a sequence took "six or seven" shots. Almost like a scene from The Office, the camera pans to Grande, whose eyes go wide and brows furrow, as if awaiting someone to do the meme. It is the face a teacher or parent would make, awaiting a kid to jump at the chance to scream "siiiiiiix seeeeven."

If you don't know the meme — first of all, congrats — it really is just as simple as saying the two numbers in an exaggerated manner. It's a nonsense trend, but one kids love. The 6-7 meme has become so prevalent that Dictionary.com decided it was 2025's word of the year.

Sandler might be unaware of what he did when he mentioned the two numbers, but it's clear Grande knew exactly how the public would respond. And in that moment, one of the world's biggest stars was just like us.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $97.95 on Amazon. That's over $50 off for a limited time.

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The collectible card game market is wild right now. We're seeing unprecedented interest in all things Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. So what do we do with all that interest? We scour the marketplace for the best deals to save you cash on your collectibles.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $97.95 on Amazon. That's over $50 off for a limited time. It's not the all-time lowest price, but it's close. And it's about half what it was going for just a few months ago.

This heavily discounted set contains 24 Jumpstart Boosters, each containing 20 Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed cards. With instant deckbuilding and fun theme combos, Jumpstart Boosters are perfect for a quick game or as an introduction for friends and family. This could be just what you need ahead of the holidays.

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SAVE $400: As of Dec. 8, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 QD-OLED 4K gaming monitor is on sale for just $899.99 (reg. $1,299.99). That's a savings of 31% and a new best price ever.

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'Tis the season for staying inside and racking up hours of gaming. So, you'll want to make sure that screen you're staring at is a good one. If your current gaming monitor is looking a bit dull, you can upgrade to a top-notch Samsung model today and save over 30%.

As of Dec. 8, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 QD-OLED 4K gaming monitor is on sale for only $899.99 instead of $1,299.99. That's a savings of 31% and a new best price ever. It even beats its Cyber Monday price by about $50.

Sleek and slim at just under two inches deep, Samsung's 32-inch G81SF QD-OLED 4K monitor checks all the essential boxes. Vibrant colors and deep blacks? Check, thanks to VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400. Bright enough to see detailed scenes when it gets dark at 4 p.m.? Check, thanks to its QD-OLED panel and glare-free technology. Quick enough to handle fast-paced games? A 240Hz refresh rate paired with a 0.03ms response time will treat you just fine. While there are now higher refresh rates out there, as our friends at PCMag noted, most people don't notice a huge difference beyond the 240Hz mark. It also features support for both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync.

If you prefer peak performance during your long gaming sessions, an upgrade could be in order. And there's never been a better time to grab the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G81SF monitor.

SAVE $803: Amazon has the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor on sale for $896.99, down from the list price of $1,699.99. That's a 47% discount.

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A good gaming monitor can make all the difference, and that's espeically true of curved gaming monitors. The problem is they tend to get pricy as the size and specs get more impressive. That's why today's deal on an LG model is especially noteworthy.

As of Dec. 8, the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor is on sale for $896.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $1,699.99. That works out to a savings of $803 from a 47% discount.

Is there any better time to upgrade a gaming monitor than as we head into winter? We didn't think so. Now that it's dark and much cooler than just a few months ago, we've gone back to gaming in the evenings. It's the perfect time to play titles that got missed over the summer. Playing on a 45-inch curved gaming monitor will upgrade this experience immensely.

The LG Ultragear comes with a 240Hz refresh rate, an OLED display, and a 0.03 millisecond response time. The steep 800R curve on the 45-inch monitor means gaming will be more lifelike than every before.

LG went with a flicker-free display for this model with advanced anti-glare technology. Not to bring up real life, but these features will be useful if you'll be working from home on the monitor.

While it's sitting at an impressive price of under $900, upgrade to the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor. Ordering now means it'll arrive before time off for Christmas and New Year, should you happen to have gaming plans over the holiday.

Even if you’re not a coffee drinker, you’re probably well aware of (or at least remotely familiar with) Starbucks’ Bearista Cold Cup. It’s an adorable 20-ounce glass tumbler shaped like a bear wearing a Starbucks beanie. And it sold out within literal minutes of its initial release.

The day it launched (Nov. 6), everyone on the internet came out from under their keyboards and ventured out IRL to get their hands on one. I went to six different Starbucks locations near my home in search of this bear. Don’t come for me. I am a Starbucks diehard, and this is one of the few pleasures I allow myself — along with the Starbucks for Life scam, but that’s a story for another time.

The only problem? Starbucks didn’t stock enough units to meet the overwhelming demand. Stores everywhere were telling customers that they’d sold out or never even received the merch in the first place. There was also a nasty rumor going around that employees were allegedly buying them up before store hours, but I honestly don’t think that’s the case. The Starbucks baristas I spoke to all said they didn’t receive any of the cups.

The Bearista Cup hit Stanley-cup-crazy levels, with people waiting outside Starbucks locations very early in the morning in hopes of getting their hands on this now-viral, limited-edition collectible. (Even people on eBay were reselling them for outrageous prices, like $600 a cup.)

Now, Starbucks is hinting that there may be another chance to get the Bearista Cold Cup TODAY. On Dec. 7 (like, 18 hours ago), Starbucks posted a cryptic Instagram video with the caption: “Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8.”

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There have been zero official public details since this post, and believe me, I’ve been checking. I’ve opened and closed my app so many times, I’m surprised my phone hasn’t glitched out yet. I’m almost certain the company is going to make the bear a part of its Starbucks for Life Merrython; Newsweek published an article this morning that confirms 17,000 Bearista cups will be available through the "Starbucks Rewards instant-win promotion."

However, I noticed that the game, which was supposed to start today at 4 a.m. PT, isn't working for a huge number of users (myself included). The app and the website are glitching, freezing, and failing to load the game. Of course, everyone on Reddit is already pissed. The error message I received says: "Whoops! Something went wrong on our end." And as of 10:30 a.m. EST, the Starbucks for Life website reads: "Sorry! The site is currently down for maintenance."

I’m assuming this is going to be like a Taylor Swift x Ticketmaster fiasco, but much worse.

SAVE $599: As of Dec. 8, the Apple M4 iPad Pro with 1TB of storage and both WiFi and cellular connectivity is down to just $1,499.97 at Amazon. That's nearly 30% off its list price of $2,099 and its best price on record.

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The M4 iPad Pro may no longer be Apple's shiniest new tablet on the market, but in the era of iterative upgrades, that's hardly a deal breaker. If you're looking for an upgraded iPad — with extra storage and cellular connectivity — without the upgraded price tag, your best bet is to snag the M4 while it's on sale.

As of Dec. 8, the 13-inch Apple iPad Pro with the M4 chip, 1TB of storage, and both WiFi and cellular connectivity is down to just $1,499.97 at Amazon. That's nearly $600 off its list price and its lowest price to date according to our favorite price-tracking tool. Yes, it's even cheaper than it was on Black Friday. And for what it's worth, the newer M5 iPad Pro with the same specs is currently full price at $2,099.

When Mashable's reviewer Kim Gedeon tested the M4 iPad Pro last year, she said it "blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance." The battery life, in particular, is pretty wild. While it's rated for a 10-hour runtime, Gedeon found it to last six more hours than expected. It's pretty rare for Apple to undersell its tech, so we were extremely impressed.

To be transparent, the iPad Pro is more than most people need. It's great, however, for professional artists, creatives, and Apple mega-fans. If you plan to use it for streaming Netflix and browsing Pinterest, you can save a whole lot more money by opting for the iPad Air instead.

SAVE $670: The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $329.99, down from the normal price of $999.99. That's a 66% discount and a record-low price.

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Like the classic holiday tune says, the weather outside is frightful. Over in the Pacific Northwest, we're dealing with non-stop weather warnings about wind, flooding, and landslides, and we haven't even officially made it into winter yet. If you're dreading the next storm that takes power out, consider the convenience of a portable power station while this model in on a major sale.

As of Dec. 8, the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $329.99, marked down from the normal list price of $999.99 at Segway. That's a whopping 66% discount that shaves $670 off the usual price. It's also a record-low price at Amazon.

The wonderful world of portable power stations is getting crowded these days. We have major names like Jackery, Anker, EcoFlow, Bluetti, and DJI, but Segway is deserving of a place up there, too. That becomes even more apparent with this epic deal which gives you 1024Wh from a long-lasting LiFePO4 battery.

In real-life terms, that'll recharge a smartphone almost 90 times or keep a USB light on for 200 hours. You can turn the coffee machine on for nearly an hour with the Segway Cube 1000 or recharge your laptop 16 times. It can also keep the refrigerator cooling for almost six hours. All of those elements will be incredibly useful during the next power outage.

Not only will the Segway Cube 1000 be great during storms, it's the perfect model to take camping because it's designed with a waterproof shell. It also comes with an impressive five-year warranty. The port selection is nice on this model with two 100W USB-C options, four USB-A, and three AC ports.

Before the next winter deluge and wind storm rolls in, get the Segway Cube 1000 to gain reassurance you can make coffee in the morning, check if the kids' school has power, send emails, and make coffee. This model is on sale at Amazon for $329.99 but keep in mind it's a lightning deal which means it could sell out quickly.

SAVE 38%: As of Dec. 8, you can get the Roborock Saros 10R for $999.99, down from $1,599.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and $600 in savings.

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I can’t believe I’m writing this, but we’re still seeing Black Friday prices across multiple categories. So, if you’re on the hunt for a premium robot vacuum, now’s the time to whip out your wallet because we’re not sure just how long Amazon’s going to gift us with these discounts.

Right now, you can score the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum-mop combo for just $999.99, down from $1,599.99. That’s a $600 price cut, and just $100 more than this model’s record-low price.

Leah Stodart, our Senior Shopping Reporter and vacuum expert, says this vacuum is an absolute beast for two key reasons: First, it delivers 22,000 Pa of HyperForce suction. That’s nearly double the power of most competitors, so pet hair literally doesn’t stand a chance. (Stodart lives with shedding cats and says the cleaning consistency on dry debris and kitty litter is "incredible.")

Second, it’s smart enough to clean the corners of your walls, too. Its FlexiArm Riser Side Brush and Mop automatically extend to reach edges and 90-degree corners. (A “normal” robot vacuum could never.) Plus, the self-cleaning dock handles all the maintenance — it washes the dual-spinning mops with hot water and dries them with hot air, so you can mop your floors every day without worrying about bacterial buildup or unpleasant odors from dirty mop pads.

The nominations for 2026 Golden Globes have arrived, and One Battle After Another is poised to win big.

Paul Thomas Anderson's ambitious epic picked up nine nominations, the most of any film this year. Following close behind with eight is Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value. Other major contenders include Ryan Coogler's Sinners (seven nominations) and Chloé Zhao's Hamnet (six nominations).

On the TV side, The White Lotus earned the most nominations with six, while Adolescence nabbed five. Other top contenders include Only Murders in the Building and Severance, with four nominations apiece.

Check out the full list of Golden Globes nominations below. The awards ceremony will air live on CBS and on Paramount+ on Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another

Best Motion Picture – Animated

Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle
Elio
Kpop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain
Zootopia 2

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Avatar: Fire And Ash
F1
Kpop Demon Hunters
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Sinners
Weapons
Wicked: For Good
Zootopia 2

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

It Was Just An Accident – France
No Other Choice – South Korea
The Secret Agent – Brazil
Sentimental Value – Norway
Sirāt – Spain
The Voice of Hind Rajab – Tunisia

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama 

Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Jennifer Lawrence — Die My Love
Renate Reinsve — Sentimental Value
Julia Roberts — After The Hunt
Tessa Thompson — Hedda
Eva Victor — Sorry, Baby

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Joel Edgerton — Train Dreams
Oscar Isaac — Frankenstein
Dwayne Johnson — The Smashing Machine
Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Wagner Moura — The Secret Agent
Jeremy Allen White — Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Cynthia Erivo — Wicked: For Good
Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti — One Battle After Another
Amanda Seyfried — The Testament Of Ann Lee
Emma Stone — Bugonia

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
George Clooney — Jay Kelly
Leonardo Dicaprio — One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
Lee Byung-Hun — No Other Choice
Jesse Plemons — Bugonia

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

Emily Blunt — The Smashing Machine
Elle Fanning — Sentimental Value
Ariana Grande — Wicked: For Good
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan — Weapons
Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture 

Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
Paul Mescal — Hamnet
Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Adam Sandler — Jay Kelly
Stellan Skarsgård — Sentimental Value

Best Director – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Guillermo Del Toro — Frankenstein
Jafar Panahi — It Was Just An Accident
Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao — Hamnet

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Jafar Panahi — It Was Just an Accident
Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell — Hamnet

Best Original Score – Motion Picture 

Alexandre Desplat — Frankenstein
Ludwig Göransson — Sinners
Jonny Greenwood — One Battle After Another
Kangding Ray — Sirāt
Max Richter — Hamnet
Hans Zimmer — F1

Best Original Song – Motion Picture

“Dream as One” — Avatar: Fire and Ash

“Golden” — Kpop Demon Hunters

“I Lied To You” — Sinners

“No Place Like Home” — Wicked: For Good

“The Girl in the Bubble” — Wicked: For Good

“Train Dreams” — Train Dreams

Best Television Series – Drama 

The Diplomat
The Pitt
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Adolescence
All Her Fault
The Beast In Me
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
The Girlfriend

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama 

Kathy Bates — Matlock
Britt Lower — Severance
Helen Mirren — Mobland
Bella Ramsey — The Last of Us
Keri Russell — The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama 

Sterling K. Brown — Paradise
Diego Luna — Andor
Gary Oldman — Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo — Task
Adam Scott — Severance
Noah Wyle — The Pitt

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

Kristen Bell — Nobody Wants This
Ayo Edebiri — The Bear
Selena Gomez — Only Murders In the Building
Natasha Lyonne — Poker Face
Jenna Ortega — Wednesday
Jean Smart — Hacks

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

Adam Brody — Nobody Wants This
Steve Martin — Only Murders in the Building
Glen Powell — Chad Powers
Seth Rogen — The Studio
Martin Short — Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White — The Bear

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television 

Claire Danes — The Beast in Me
Rashida Jones — Black Mirror
Amanda Seyfried — Long Bright River
Sarah Snook — All Her Fault
Michelle Williams — Dying for Sex
Robin Wright — The Girlfriend

Best Performance by a Male Actorin a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television 

Jacob Elordi — The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Paul Giamatti — Black Mirror
Stephen Graham — Adolescence
Charlie Hunnam — Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jude Law — Black Rabbit
Matthew Rhys — The Beast in Me

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television 

Carrie Coon — The White Lotus
Erin Doherty — Adolescence
Hannah Einbinder — Hacks
Catherine O’Hara — The Studio
Parker Posey — The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood — The White Lotus

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television 

Owen Cooper — Adolescence
Billy Crudup — The Morning Show
Walton Goggins — The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs — The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman — Severance
Ashley Walters — Adolescence

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

Bill Maher — Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Brett Goldstein — Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
Kevin Hart — Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
Kumail Nanjiani — Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
Ricky Gervais — Ricky Gervais: Mortality
Sarah Silverman — Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

Best Podcast

Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard
Call Her Daddy
Good Hang With Amy Poehler
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Smartless
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In its latest report, Hinge found that singles are using AI to date — and they're getting in on the trend. Earlier this year, the dating app introduced AI-driven prompt feedback to help users write better profiles.

Now, Hinge is launching Convo Starters, another AI feature that seeks to help daters break the ice.

Convo Starters, which offers daters personalized tips for starting a conversation based on a potential match's prompt responses and photos, will appear when a user sends a like to someone else.

Daters will see three unique tips, each encouraging them to ask questions, share ideas, or express their opinions. The Convo Starters are optional, and users can also enable or disable the feature in their settings. Users will also write a message in their own voice.

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"We've heard from daters that not knowing what to say can hold them back from sending a comment at all," Hinge's president and CMO, Jackie Jantos, stated in a press release shared with Mashable. "With Convo Starters, we're easing that pressure. By offering gentle guidance grounded in someone's profile, we're helping daters start thoughtful, genuine conversations that show real interest — and bring them one step closer to a great first date."

Given that Hinge also recently found that Gen Z daters have more trouble initiating a deep conversation than millennials, this new feature tracks.

The AI-powered feature is available in the U.S. today. In addition to using generative AI, Convo Starters also utilizes insights from Hinge's research team and behavioral scientists, as stated in the press release.

Hinge pointed out that both Convo Starters and Prompt Feedback don't provide copy-and-paste responses for singles, as part of the app's AI principles of transparency, authenticity, and equity.

Hinge isn't the only app baking AI into its app. Before it rebranded to Bumble BFF, Bumble for Friends launched a similar feature to Convo Starters — AI icebreakers — back in 2023. And Tinder is testing an AI matching feature called Chemistry, set to launch next year.

TL;DR: A MacBook Pro can be yours for only $399.97 (reg. $1,580) now through Jan. 11.

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Apple MacBook Pro (2020) 13" i5 2GHz Touchbar 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)

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Hoping to find a powerful laptop under the tree this year? This amazing deal on a MacBook Pro lets you be your own Santa this year — dropping the price from $1,580 to just $399.97 while supplies last.

Just in time for the holiday season, a feature-packed MacBook Pro can be yours for a fraction of the usual price. This model in particular combines performance and portability. It weighs just 3.1 pounds while offering all the power of a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with a 2GHz base speed to keep up with your multitasking.

Like to keep your important files within reach? This MacBook Pro offers 512GB of SSD so that you can store things locally with plenty of space. A 13.3-inch Retina display delivers stunning visuals no matter what you’re up to, with Apple’s True Tone Technology that adjusts screen color for improved visibility and reduced eye strain.

Type comfortably with the Magic Keyboard, and enjoy easy access to shortcuts to streamline your workflow with the Apple Touch Bar on top. When you need to connect, this device has four Thunderbolt 3 ports. You’ll also enjoy a layer of security with the Touch ID, and 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.

You’re saving a small fortune thanks to this model’s grade A refurbished rating, which means it will arrive on your doorstep in near-mint condition while you enjoy the deep discount.

This MacBook Pro is just $399.97 (reg. $1,580) now through Jan. 11.

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TL;DR: Give your PC a total refresh with this lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199).

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Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

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You can’t get much for $10 nowadays. It’s not enough to buy you lunch or get you a ticket to the movies, but it is enough to get your PC a total refresh. If you have a dusty old computer lying around, you can revamp it with this affordable Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license — now just $9.97 (reg. $199).

Though it seems like a small act, giving your PC a new operating system totally revolutionizes your device. Installing Microsoft Windows 11 Pro gives a computer a new lease on life, as this particular operating system was made with the modern professional in mind.

Curious what’s new with Windows 11 Pro? This operating system is geared toward improving your daily workflow, with features like a seamless interface, a more powerful search experience, snap layouts, and seamless redocking.

This operating system also offers some tools that will save you money in the long run — like access to Microsoft Teams to help you communicate with coworkers. You’ll also have Microsoft Copilot right on your desktop — with no subscription required — which can help you with your daily tasks like changing settings, summarizing web pages, or opening apps.

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Get a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for only $9.97 (reg. $199).

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SAVE OVER $100: As of Dec. 8, the PlayStation 5 Pro is still marked down to its best price of $648.99 at Amazon. This is $101 off its list price of $749.99.

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PlayStation 5 Pro

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Black Friday featured some great PlayStation deals, and while many of them have ended by now, lucky shoppers can still take advantage of a select few lingering around at different retailers. The PlayStation 5 Pro is among the best, still marked down to its best price of $648.99 at Amazon after the seasonal sale event.

This deal saves you $101 on the PlayStation 5 Pro's usual price of $749.99. This is the deal price it was sitting at during Cyber Monday. It may not stay live for much longer though, so it's worth acting fast if you've been hoping to upgrade to this powerful PS5.

The PlayStation 5 Pro is a console with quite a lot of features packed into it, including advanced ray tracing capabilities. It's able to reach higher frame rates than the original PS5, with support for both 60Hz and 120Hz displays, and it can make games shine on a 4K TV with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, which up-scales visuals for crystal clear picture without having to sacrifice more demanding effects like reflections. It also comes with a 2TB SSD, which offers plenty of storage for your favorite games, a DualSense wireless controller, and even comes with the delightful Astro's Playroom pre-installed.

Unfortunately, the PlayStation 5 Pro does not come with a disc drive. That has to be purchased separately. If you don't mind having a digital-only console or you're happy to buy the disc drive, this deal is worth jumping on before it's gone for good.

If you're shopping for more gaming items ahead of the holidays, check out our roundup of 50+ gift ideas that gamers would actually want as gifts to see some of our recommendations this year.