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Dhruv Mehrotra, Andy Greenberg

The School Shootings Were Fake. The Terror Was Real

The inside story of the teenager whose “swatting” calls sent armed police racing into hundreds of schools nationwide—and the private detective who tracked him down.

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29 Wild, Bad, And Truly Shocking Photos Of People's "Worst Allergic Reactions Ever"

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Stakt Weights fit the TikTok Pilates aesthetic, but have issues

If you're on TikTok (or my FYP, anyway), you know Pilates is all the rage. Pilates is a full-body workout that can be done on a reformer machine to help with resistance, or on a mat with accessories like hand weights. Millions of videos showcasing women in aesthetically pleasing workout sets doing planks and squats with just as aesthetically pleasing equipment are across the internet. 

The lure of the "Pilates body" being too good to pass up, I started looking for classes in New York City...

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The Beats Studio 3 are at their lowest-ever price at Amazon

SAVE $26: As of Jan. 9, Beats Studio 3 are on sale for $149.95 at Amazon, saving you 15% off the original price.

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Save over $300 on this versatile roborock robot vacuum

SAVE $370: As of Jan. 9, the roborock Q5 Pro+ is on sale for $329.99 at Amazon. That's a 53% saving on list price.

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Impress your dentist with this heavily discounted water flosser

SAVE $10: As of Jan. 9, the Waterpik Cordless Pulse is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on list price.

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Bring your old car into the future with a wireless car display for under $100

TL;DR: No need for a time machine — turn any car into a smart ride with this wireless, 10-inch car display for $99.97 (reg. $199).

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Sail through winter with Curiosity Stream

TL;DR: Curiosity Stream’s lifetime subscription offers unlimited access to 1,000s of documentaries for only $159.97 (reg. $399).

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Capture epic aerial views with this 4K drone bundle for over 60% off

TL;DR: Get two 4K drones for $99.97 and enjoy modular batteries, obstacle avoidance, and pro-level features for epic flights.

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Get a productivity sidekick for just $16 with Taskio

TL;DR: Taskio is an all-in-one AI productivity tool for content creation, speech-to-text, problem-solving, and more — grab a lifetime subscription for just $15.99 with code HOLIDAY20.

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Space calendar 2025: Here are the moments you wont want to miss

Though 2025 won't mark the return of astronauts into deep space as NASA had hoped, launchpads still will be scorching-hot from a procession of robotic spacecraft attempting to land on the moon. 

How many of these moon landings will succeed? Will the number top the two-ish (one of which made a heckuva comeback) last year? 

Giant commercial rockets, such as SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn, will likely also have several uncrewed orbital test launches as they iron out the kinks in...

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Whats new to streaming this week? (Jan. 10, 2025)

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services trying to determine what to watch! We've got your back whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above,...

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The Pitt review: Noah Wyle medical drama is part ER, part 24, and all compelling

Medical dramas don't tend to be my primary choice of TV show. But I'd be a liar if I said The Pitt didn't hook me right away.

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The Pitt immerses us in the high-stress environment of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center's emergency department, headed up by Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (ER's Noah Wyle, no stranger to on-screen medical emergencies). If all that...

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This magnetic controller makes your phone feel like a console

I'm a huge fan of the ecosystem of accessories that MagSafe is spawning. I'm also a huge fan of mobile game controllers like those offered by Backbone. I use them regularly when I'm on the go. Now, however, the two are combining in what could be the coolest MagSafe accessory to date. The OhSnap MCON is a gaming controller that snaps to the back of your phone with MagSafe, and is built to be portable enough to fit in your pocket.

The controller was actually first designed by 19-year-old Josh...

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The Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses give you access to ChatGPT whenever you need it

Current-generation smart glasses are largely available in two different kinds.

Leading the pack on one side is Xreal, which is building smart glasses that connect to devices like your phone or laptop through a wire and can essentially act as a portable monitor.

The other kind of smart glasses, however, are perhaps a little more interesting. Smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Ban glasses have a speaker, microphone, and camera, and can use the camera to take pictures and see the world around you,...

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CES 2025: The Eufy E20 is a robot and stick vacuum all in one

Robotic vacuums have their place, but they still sometimes miss things, essentially meaning that you'll still need a handheld vacuum that you can use for particularly large messes or other situations like cleaning your car. But what if all of these vacuums could be one? That’s the idea behind the new Eufy E20 – a so-called 3-in-1 vacuum that can not only be used as a robotic vacuum but also as a handheld stick vacuum or a smaller handheld vacuum.

I got to check out the E20 for myself at...

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The Sleepwave For Me Buds track your brainwaves while you sleep

Sleep is perhaps one of the most important aspects of maintaining good physical and mental health, but we often don't pay enough attention to it. This has led to a host of sleep-tracking devices that can help us better understand our sleep and make changes to get better rest. However, a new pair of earbuds called the For Me Buds from Sleepwave could take that to the next level.

I had a chance to check out the earbuds for myself at CES 2025.

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The Withings Omnia Smart Mirror offered to connect me to a specialist for a health issue

We live in a world of health tracking, but that usually involves a range of different devices to keep tabs on metrics. Those who are super into health tracking might have a sleep-tracking device, a smart scale, a smartwatch, and more. But what if there were one device that could pull in all that data, analyze it, and help you actually make use of it? That's the goal behind the new Withings Omnia Smart Mirror, which is built to your health metrics, track trends, and even offer feedback using...

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Help, I cant stop thinking about Suzie Toots Womans World lip sync

A great lip sync on RuPaul's Drag Race can forever alter your perception of a song.

I can't listen to Crystal Waters' "100% Pure Love" without thinking of Denali's absolute annihilation of Kahmora Hall in Season 13. Hearing "Boss Bitch" by Doja Cat gives me flashbacks to Anetra leaping, Free Willy–style, over Marcia Marcia Marcia in Season 15. And Natalie Cole's "This Will Be" is now forever tied to Season 4's DiDa Ritz killing the song in front of Cole herself.

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The 4 coolest EVs and car tech we saw at CES 2025

CES 2025 is wrapping up, and as always, the show delivered a bold vision of what’s next in automotive tech. This year, the spotlight was on reimagining mobility — whether through modular flying vehicles or next-gen holographic displays. EVs and concept cars didn’t just push boundaries; they challenged us to rethink safety and how we interact with the cars of tomorrow.

After plenty of hands-on time with the latest vehicles and concept car tech, here are our top four picks (in no...

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