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Boone Ashworth

AI Hardware Is in Its ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ Era

This week at CES, companies of all sizes will show off all their new AI-enabled gadgets. Here’s hoping they don’t all just do stuff your phone already excels at.

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Yasemin Saplakoglu

Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?

The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.

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19 "Must-See" Movies That Some Viewers Are Tired Of Hearing About

Sometimes your favorite isn't their favorite.

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Here Are 19 TV Series That People Say Are The Best Ever

It's time to take a sick day, and marathon-watch all these shows if you haven't seen them yet!

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Winter Will Be A Heck Of A Lot Comfier With These 32 Products In Your Life

Don't worry, there's soothing candle in here.

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Just 57 Products To Try In 2025 That Really And Truly Are Not A Waste Of Money

"I recommended it to my aunt, whose house was built in the 1970s, so her tub caulking stains were over 40 years in the making. Worked like witchcraft AGAIN" —reviewer of a mold stain remover you'll wish you had in 2024

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27 products we deemed worthy of Mashable Choice Awards in 2024

Mashable writers and editors spend all year testing tech products to determine if they live up to the hype and are worth the money. In 2024, we reviewed 106 products — some fell short, some were perfectly fine, and some were award-worthy.

We rate products on a 5-point scale and anything 4.5 or higher is eligible for a Mashable Choice Award. This honor is bestowed on only the best of the best. If it's a Mashable Choice Award winner, you can be sure the product is worth purchasing.

This year,...

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The $16 hack to blocking ads on your devices for life

TL;DR: Through January 12, a lifetime subscription to AdGuard's Family Plan is on sale for $15.97 (reg. $169.99).

Ensuring online safety has never been more important — especially when it comes to protecting our families. As children spend more time online for both education and entertainment, the need for a reliable solution to safeguard them from the pitfalls of the web has become paramount.

AdGuard is a powerful tool designed to provide peace of mind for parents while offering a...

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Grab this iPad and Beats bundle for half off — a killer combo for work and play

TL;DR: Take advantage of this deal on a refurbished iPad 6 and Beats Flex headphones for $139.97 (reg. $279) while supplies last.

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The last power bank you’ll ever need — on sale for over 43% off

TL;DR: Charge everything on the go with the Flash Pro Plus power bank, now $179.97 (reg. $319).

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Your ultimate work solution — no subscriptions, just results

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2019 for a one-time payment of $34.97, and make productivity simple.

Has everything from document creation to advanced data analysis with an intuitive suite of tools tailored for professionals

Allows for efficient collaboration with built-in sharing and co-authoring features, perfect for remote work or team projects

Packed with professional templates and formatting options, making it easy to create polished presentations, reports, and documents that stand out

Includes...

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Stock up and save with a year of Sam’s Club perks for only $20

TL;DR: Get a 1-year Sam’s Club membership with auto-renew for just $20 until January 10 and shop for all your essentials under one roof.

Shop in bulk to cut costs on everyday essentials like diapers, snacks, and cleaning supplies (and way more)

Discover discounts on big-ticket items, from furniture to electronics, perfect for your next home project

Access member-only fuel discounts to save at the pump and keep more money in your wallet

Enjoy free curbside pickup for added convenience, letting...

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Catherine Pearson

How to Protect Pets From Cold Weather

They’re vulnerable when temperatures plummet, too.

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Amy Graff

Potent Storm Blasts Parts of U.S. With Sleet, Snow and Freezing Rain

“Brutally cold” air is expected to settle in behind the storm that will affect a dozen states, from eastern Colorado to Maryland.

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Reid J. Epstein

As Democrats Reel, Two Front-Runners Emerge in a Leadership Battle

The race to lead the Democratic National Committee centers on the favorites, Ken Martin and Ben Wikler, but the party’s infighting over them looks nothing like a broad reckoning with its 2024 defeats.

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Peter Baker

Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.

President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.

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Dan Barry and Alan Feuer

‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6

The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.

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Rachel Kowert

The Video Game Industry Is Finally Getting Serious About Player Safety

Harassment, hate, and other social harms feel like an online inevitability, but developers are finally addressing their impact in a meaningful way.

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These 58 Products Aren't Messing Around When It Comes To Results

"It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe. Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem. Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone. Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe. And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free!" —the reviewer of the much cheaper alternative to Scrub Daddy's (always sold out) Damp Dusters

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