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Lego sets from retailers like Lego, Target, and Amazon for up to 30% off or more on Dec. 9th, ahead of the holidays. Plus, order now and get 2x Lego Insiders points when you buy direct from the Lego webstore.

Best Lego holiday deals Best Lego webstore deal Lego Jade Rabbit $11.99 (Save $8) Get Deal Best Lego Star Wars deal Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama Build and Display Set 75380 $54.99 (Save $25) Get Deal Best Lego flower deal Lego Icons Poinsettia Building Set $34.99 (Save $15) Get Deal Best Lego Creator deal Lego Creator 3 in 1 Medieval Castle & Dragon Toy Set 31120 $79.99 (Save $20) Get Deal

There are a ton of great Lego deals live right now ahead of the holidays. Black Friday came and went but the Lego deals never stopped, and right now major retailers like Target, Amazon, and the Lego webstore are all dropping major sets for sale prices hitting prices up to 30% off or more. It's a great time to nab a Lego gift.

Shop now to nab Lego Creator sets, Star Wars collaborations, and festive Lego flowers for excellent prices, and until Dec. 10th, when you shop on the Lego webstore, you'll earn 2x Lego Insiders points.

Best Lego webstore deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Jade Rabbit $11.99 at Lego
$19.99 Save $8.00 Get Deal Why we like it:

Not only is it incredibly cute, but the Lego Jade Rabbit is also 40% off. This small set is one of the best Lego deals we've seen out there this week.

To make a great thing even better, the Lego webstore is currently running a special deal, where direct orders give 2x Lego Insiders points, helping you earn Lego perks even faster. What collector could resist?

Best Lego Star Wars deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego / Star Wars Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama Build and Display Set 75380 $54.99 at Target
$79.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Why we like it:

There are lots of ways to use Lego. For some, Lego is all about building custom designs. For others, Lego collab-sets are memorabilia: a way to build and commemorate favorite moments from movies. This Lego Star Wars diorama set is the latter.

Star Wars fans will love building this Mos Espa Podrace set. Built for display, this 718 piece Lego set is a perfect decoration to accent a DVD collection or mantle.

Best Lego flower deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Poinsettia Building Set $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it:

Reinventing what it means to have a green thumb, Lego's collection of flowers are vibrant display sets. The Lego Icons Poinsettia Building Set is a perfect holiday gift or home accent.

Poinsettias are classic holiday flowers. This set will bloom year after year, whether you reassemble it every December or display it year round. Best of all, you won't need to water it.

Best Lego Creator deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Creator 3 in 1 Medieval Castle & Dragon Toy Set 31120 $79.99 at Target
$99.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it:

At their core, Legos are about building, and Lego Creator sets get to the root of that. This Lego Creator set celebrates classic Lego subject matter: castles and dragons.

The LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Medieval Castle & Dragon Toy Set 31120 comes with a whopping 1,426 pieces. Creators might build this set following instructions, then rebuild it a hundred different ways. If you're looking for a present for a Lego fan that like to dive into creating, then this is a perfect set.

More Lego deals:

• Lego Hidden Side Wrecked Shrimp Boat 70419 $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Lego Dungeons & Dragons minifigures $3.99 $4.99 (save $1)

• Lego Porsche 963 $19.99 $24.99 (save $5)

• Christmas Tree Toy Building Set 40573 $30.99 $44.99 (save $14)

Reddit is launching an AI search tool to simplify all the instances in which you need to find an answer to a particular problem.

We've all been there before — usually, for me, it's some weird tech issue — where you're in a pickle that seems resolvable only through the collective experience and knowledge of the Reddit hive-mind. The social media company's new AI tool, called Reddit Answers, aims to be the place you go for such searches instead of trawling through Google.

Wrote the company in a blog post announcing the tool:

"With Reddit Answers, redditors can ask questions and receive answers using a new, AI-powered conversational interface. Once a question is asked, curated summaries of relevant conversations and details across Reddit will appear, including links to related communities and posts. Redditors can easily read relevant snippets and answers inline from real redditors, jump into the full conversations, and go deeper in their search with their own or suggested follow-up questions."

With Reddit Answers, you can search a specific problem and, theoretically, have the tool deliver conversational answers with direct links and quotes to actual Reddit posts. The Verge's Jay Peters got an early look at Reddit Answers and wrote they've "liked what [they've] seen" in limited testing.

SEE ALSO: Reddit's traffic is way up – but why? It's Google.

If you search Google for Reddit results, of course, it surfaces a bunch of links whereas Reddit Answers, in theory, makes it more digestible via summaries and bullet points. It's worth considering, however, that Reddit's AI tool could publish incorrect or incomplete summaries and answers — pretty much every AI tool has had that issue.

Reddit said it's rolling out Answers to a limited number of users, with English being the only available language for the time being. Interested Redditors can check the company's site to track if it's available in their area.

EA games — maker of the popular Sims, FIFA, and Madden franchises — is investing in more robust game development for people with disabilities.

In honor of International Day of People with Disabilities (Dec. 3), the electronic gaming company announced it will be expanding its Patent Pledge to include dozens more patents for accessible technologies that would put the power of more inclusive design in the hands of game developers. EA's Patent Pledge is a commitment to providing royalty-free IP to the gaming industry at large, and a promise not to enforce EA patent infringements for the accessible technologies the company offers.

SEE ALSO: X got a new AI image generator called Aurora

The 23 new technologies include six audio and sound technologies, as well as a new opensourced photosensitivity analysis plugin for the Unreal Engine 5 builder. The plug-in allows designers to test their games using EA's IRIS tech in real-time — IRIS makes gameplay easier for people with epilepsy or other photosensitivities. The audio patents include tech for improved and simplified speech recognition and more personalized speech options, including text-to-speech in the voice of video game characters and machine-learning powered voice aging. These options make in-game expression more inclusive for gamers.

"Among other things, these patented accessibility technologies could be used to improve the gameplay experience of players who have speech disability or who prefer or need assistance with verbally expressing themselves," explained EA. "They could make it possible for those players’ speech to be more effectively recognized and reflected in-game in a way that is representative of their age, emotion, language and speaking style."

The video game titan has introduced several other accessibility patents, including personalized music and sound settings for those with specific hearing needs, haptic and touch screen technologies, and a tool known as Fonttik, which ensures visual fields and on-screen text are accessible to those with low vision. The offerings are part of EA's larger accessibility efforts.

"By making this technology available to others royalty-free, we want to encourage the industry to work together to make video games more inclusive by removing unintended barriers to access," wrote EA senior vice president Kerry Hopkins.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Dec. 9: OUR TOP PICK Sonos Move 2 $359 (save $90) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 (save $85) Get Deal BEST FITNESS TRACKER DEAL Garmin vivofit jr. 3 $69.99 (save $20) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire HD 8 $54.99 (save $45) Get Deal BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL Roku Ultra $79 (save $20.99) Get Deal

Only a little over two weeks separate us from Christmas, which means its crunch time for securing gifts for those on your list. If you missed out on shopping during Cyber Week, all hope is not lost for scoring a deal. In fact, plenty of Black Friday prices are live once again at Amazon. We've helped you out by rounding up a few of the best deals we think are worth adding to your cart on Monday, Dec. 9.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these catch your eye, be sure to check back each day this week for brand new selections.

Our top pick: Sonos Move 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Move 2 $359.00 at Amazon
$449.00 Save $90.00 Get Deal

One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, particularly for smart homes, is back on sale at its Black Friday price of $359 (reg. $449). It's not exactly the most portable option for a Bluetooth speaker, but what it lacks in portability, it makes up for in impressive stereo sound, 24-hour battery life, and dynamic smart features. Plus it looks sleek and comes in both black and white options. As Mashable's Stan Schroeder writes in his review: "This speaker is one of the best in class, and the quality of sound it produces is reason enough to consider it."

Check out our full review of the Sonos Move 2.

Amazon Echo Buds with ANC Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds with active noise cancellation $34.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $85.00 Get Deal

If you're looking for budget earbuds that can quiet the world around you, the Amazon Echo Buds with active noise cancellation are basically a no brainer. Originally released in 2021, they feature a comfortable build, effective noise cancellation, solid sound quality, and average battery life. "I'd call them a steal for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the world of ANC without setting their wallet on fire," writes Mashable's Alex Perry in his review of the buds. And that was at their full price of $119.99. As of Dec. 9, they're back down to their best-ever price of $34.99 — that's 71% in savings.

Check out our full review of the Amazon Echo Buds with ANC.

Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vivofit jr. 3 $69.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

The Garmin vivofit jr. 3 is designed to get kids excited about moving their bodies. This particular model uses Disney princesses to motivate kids to achieve active minute goals and unlock entertaining app adventures, games, and icons. The parent-controlled app is also a bonus for moms and dads who want to keep their kids safe. It can be used to assign tasks, schedule alerts and alarms, and reward kids for good behavior. Usually $89.99, it's on sale for just $69.99 as of Dec. 9. That's a savings of 22%. Not a Disney fan? There's also a more simplistic model (also on sale) that features a "Garmin world tour" instead of the magical kingdom.

Amazon Fire HD 8 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 $54.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $45.00 Get Deal

Amazon quietly released a new Fire HD 8 tablet in October and it's seen numerous discounts since. As of Dec. 9, it's back down to its best-ever price of $54.99 — that's 45% in savings. Compared to the 2022 model, the latest Fire HD 8 includes 50 percent more RAM for boosted performance (3GB instead of 2GB), a better camera (5MP vs. 2MP), new generative AI-powered features, and a better price. It also didn't fix what wasn't broken; it packs the same display, storage options, and battery life as its predecessor.

Roku Ultra Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Ultra $79.00 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $20.99 Get Deal

Our favorite Roku streaming device, the Roku Ultra, is on sale once again. Usually $100, it's down to just $79 on Dec. 9, which is a savings of 21%. More powerful than the Roku Express 4K Plus, Roku's premium streaming device features a quad-core processor that offers smooth HD, 4K, and HDR streaming on a zippy interface. It comes with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, a microSD slot for storing and streaming external media, an Ethernet port, and the Roku Voice Remote Pro with customizable shortcut keys.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

SAVE UP TO 23%: Find the Dyson Supersonic, Airwrap, and Airstrait on sale post-Cyber Monday. Save up to 23%, including on the Dyson Supersonic, bringing it down to $329, saving $100.99.

Shop the best deals on Dyson Best Dyson deal Dyson Supersonic $329 at Amazon (Save $100.99) Get Deal Best Airwrap deal Dyson Airwrap $489.99 at Amazon (Save $110) Get Deal Best Airstrait deal Dyson Airstrait $399 at Amazon (Save $100.99) Get Deal

Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, doesn't mean that the deals of the season are over. If you've still got lots of holiday shopping to do, the good news is, we're here tracking the best deals leading up to Christmas. If you're hunting for beauty tech, the elusive Dyson hair styling tools are still on sale ahead of the holidays.

Having tested our way through Dyson's hair styling tools, we get the hype. From the Supersonic to the Airwrap, they're an efficient way to get a blowout at home while cutting back on the amount of heat damage your strands face. However, we've never been a fan of the price tag on these devices. Luckily, Dyson hair styling tools are down to their all-time low prices ahead of the holidays. Plus, if you order now, these Dyson devices will arrive by Christmas.

Best Dyson deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic $329.00 at Amazon
$429.99 Save $100.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The Dyson Supersonic started the Dyson hair tool craze. It's an easy-to-use hair dryer, with magnetic attachments that make at-home blowouts a breeze. It's quieter, faster, and more lightweight than a traditional hairdryer, so if you're blow drying your hair everyday, it's going to be far less of a workout than you're used to.

Our biggest sticking point with the Dyson is its price tag, and we've found plenty of Supersonic dupes that get the job done at a better price. However, ahead of the holidays, it's down 23% on Amazon, bringing it to its lowest price ever of $329. So if you're looking to give the Supersonic to someone you love (even if that person is yourself), you'll save $100 while doing so.

More Dyson deals

• Dyson Supersonic (Refurbished) — $229.99 $349.99 (save $120)

• Dyson Airstrait — $399 $499.99 (save $100.99)

• Dyson Airwrap — $489.99 $599.99 (save $110)

More beauty tech deals

• L'ange Le Vite Straightening Brush — $27.64 $39.49 (save $11.85)

• L'ange Hair Le Volume 2-in-1 Titanium Blow Dryer Brush — $48.30 $69 (save $20.70)

• L'ange Hair Le Duo Standard 360° Airflow Styler — $53.40 $66.75 (save $13.35)

• Shark SpeedStyle — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)

• T3 Aire 360 Ceramic Air Styler — $268.99 $299.99 (save $31)

SAVE $90: As of Dec. 9, you can nab a Sonos Move 2 for $359 at Amazon. That's 20% off the list price and a savings of $90.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Move 2 $359.00 at Amazon
$449.00 Save $90.00 Get Deal

Portable speakers are always a good idea — they’re great for gifting to friends, fam, and yourself. With a durable, portable Bluetooth speaker, you can take the party wherever you go.

As of Dec. 9, you can get the Sonos Move 2 for $359 at Amazon. (Sonos and B&H match this price.) That’s a $90 price cut and a pretty sweet deal for a powerful, all-weather (IP56 rating) Bluetooth speaker from one of the most trusted audio brands around.

SEE ALSO: Sonos Move 2 Review: Fantastic sound and a price to match

According to Mashable’s Senior Editor, Stan Schroeder, the Sonos Move 2 “almost sounds too good for its size and intention.”

The Move 2 can play for up to 24 hours on a single charge (you can listen twice as long as the previous generation) and has a built-in handle to help you tote it from one place to another. The automatic Trueplay tuning adjusts the speaker's sound output based on its surroundings, so you'll get a rich, immersive listening experience no matter where you place it.

“The Move 2 is equally as good at playing various types of music, including modern pop and its vast electronic soundscape, a well-recorded studio track by a jazz ensemble, and an intimate, live acoustic performance,” Schroeder writes.

The only qualms Schroeder had with the Move 2 were its weight and price, but with the $90 discount, you’re getting premo audio quality for an even more reasonable price point.

SAVE 27%: As of Dec. 9, you can snag 27% (or more) off KitchenAid stand mixers, food choppers, and more at Amazon.

Best KitchenAid deals as of Dec. 9: Best deal overall KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) $329.99 (save $120) Get Deal Best food processor deal KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper (KFC3516IC) $44.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best blender deal KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender (KHBV53) $44.99 (save $15 ) Get Deal

You don’t have to be a baker to appreciate the value of a high-quality kitchen appliance, and thanks to Amazon, you don’t have to be a millionaire, either.

SEE ALSO: All the best kitchen gadgets we’ve tested and loved

Right now, Amazon’s slashing prices on a wide range of KitchenAid products, from stand mixers to blenders and everything in between. Get up to 27% off select KitchenAid items, including the iconic 5-quart stand mixer.

Whether you’re an aspiring chef or just want to make mealtime a little bit easier, these deals are so good, you might find yourself looking forward to spending time in the kitchen.

Here are our top picks from the sale:

Best deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: KitchenAid KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) $329.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS) is a kitchen classic, and it’s on sale for $329.99. That’s a 27% discount or $120 off the sticker price. For an iconic mixer that rarely goes on sale, this is a deal you won't want to miss.

This stand mixer is the only mixer you’ll ever need. With 59 touchpoints around the mixer bowl and 10 speeds, you can make everything from fluffy whipped cream to sticky bread dough. It’s available in 20 color options, but the feather pink (pictured) is a personal favorite.

Best food processor deal Opens in a new window Credit: KitchenAid KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper (KFC3516IC) $44.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you’ve been on the hunt for a top-notch food processor, the KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper (KFC3516IC) is just $44.99, down from $59.99. That’s a 25% discount or $15 in savings.

This little kitchen gadget is designed to chop, slice, dice, and puree a wide range of ingredients, from vegetables to cheese and nuts. With two speeds and a 3.5-cup capacity, it's great for small batches and simple meal prep.

Best blender deal Opens in a new window Credit: KitchenAid KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender (KHBV53) $44.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

We’re headed into the thick of soup season, so a powerful blender is a must-have. The KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender (KHBV53) is also on sale for $44.99, a 25% discount from $59.99.

This hand blender features a removable eight-inch blending arm with a four-point stainless steel blade shape, enough to blend soups, sauces, and more right in the pot. (The included pan guard helps prevent scratches.) Plus, the variable speed trigger puts you in full control of the blending process.

Awards season has almost arrived, and here to usher it in are the official Golden Globes 2025 nominations.

As expected there are plenty of big names in there — Sean Baker's bold dramedy Anora, Edward Berger's Vatican thriller Conclave, and Jon M. Chu's glittering Wicked adaptation on the movie side, and Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks' historical epic Shōgun and Richard Gadd's dark limited series Baby Reindeer on the TV side — as well as a few notable snubs.

SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2024, and where to watch them

Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominees for the 82nd Golden Globes in a live CBS broadcast on Monday.

Here they are... (and we're updating live).

And the nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes are:Best Television Series — Drama

The Day of the Jackal

The Diplomat

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Shõgun

Slow Horses

Squid Game

Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

The Gentlemen

Hacks

Nobody Wants This

Only Murders in the Building

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

Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent

Gary Oldman, Slow Horses

Eddie Redmayne, The Day of the Jackal

Hiroyuki Sanada, Shōgun

Billy Bob Thornton, Landman

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

Anna Sawai, Shōgun

Emma D'Arcy, House of the Dragon

Kathy Bates, Matlock

Keira Knightley, Black Doves

Keri Russell, The Diplomat

Maya Erskine, Mr. & Mrs. Smith

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

Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This

Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside

Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building

Jason Segel, Shrinking

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

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

Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This

Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear

Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building

Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along

Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Supporting Male Actor – Television

Tadanobu Asano, Shōgun

Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Harrison Ford, Shrinking

Jack Lowden, Slow Horses 

Diego Luna, La Maquina

Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear

Best Supporting Female Actor – Television

Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear

Hannah Einbinder, Hacks, Season 3

Dakota Fanning, Ripley

Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer

Allison Janney, The Diplomat

Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country

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

Baby Reindeer

Disclaimer

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

The Penguin

Ripley

True Detective: Night Country

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

Colin Farrell, The Penguin

Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer

Kevin Kline, Disclaimer

Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

Ewan McGregor, A Gentleman in Moscow

Andrew Scott, Ripley

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

Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer

Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country

Cristin Milioti, The Penguin

Sofía Vergara, Griselda

Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans

Kate Winslet, The Regime

Best Performance in Stand-up Comedy on Television

Jamie Foxx, Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was

Nikki Glaser, Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die

Seth Meyers, Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking

Adam Sandler, Adam Sandler: Love You

Ali Wong, Ali Wong: Single Lady

Ramy Youssef, Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

Best Picture – Drama

A Complete Unknown

Conclave

Dune: Part Two

Nickel Boys

September 5

The Brutalist

Best Picture – Musical/Comedy

A Real Pain

Anora

Challengers

Emilia Pérez

The Substance

Wicked

Best Picture – Non-English Language

All We Imagine as Light

Emilia Pérez

The Girl With the Needle

I’m Still Here

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Vermiglio

Best Picture – Animated

Flow

Inside Out 2

Memoir of a Snail

Moana 2

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

The Wild Robot

Best Director – Motion Picture

Jacques Adiard, Emilia Pérez

Sean Baker, Anora

Edward Berger, Conclave

Brady Corbet, The Brutalist

Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine As Light

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture

Jacques Adiard, Emilia Pérez

Sean Baker, Anora

Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, The Brutalist

Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain

Coralie Fargeat, The Substance

Peter Straughan, Conclave

Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Drama

Adrien Brody, The Brutalist

Colman Domingo, Sing Sing

Daniel Craig, Queer

Ralph Fiennes, Conclave

Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice

Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown

Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Drama

Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl

Angelina Jolie, Maria

Nicole Kidman, Babygirl

Tilda Swinton, The Room Next Door

Fernanda Torres, I'm Still Here

Kate Winslet, Lee

Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy

Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain

Hugh Grant, Heretic

Gabriel LaBelle, Saturday Night

Jesse Plemons, Kinds of Kindness

Glen Powell, Hit Man

Sebastian Stan, A Different Man

Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy

Amy Adams, Nightbitch

Cynthia Erivo, Wicked

Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez

Mikey Madison, Anora

Demi Moore, The Substance

Zendaya, Challengers

Best Supporting Male Actor – Motion Picture

Yura Borisov, Anora

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown

Guy Pearce, The Brutalist

Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice

Denzel Washington, Gladiator II

Best Supporting Female Actor — Motion Picture

Selena Gomez, Emilia Pérez

Ariana Grande, Wicked

Felicity Jones, The Brutalist

Margaret Qualley, The Substance

Isabella Rossellini, Conclave

Zoe Salaña, Emilia Pérez

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Alien: Romulus

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Deadpool & Wolverine

Gladiator II

Inside Out 2

Twisters

Wicked

The Wild Robot

Best Original Score – Motion Picture

Conclave

The Brutalist

The Wild Robot

Emilia Pérez

Challengers

Dune: Part Two

Best Original Song – Motion Picture

"Beautiful That Way", The Last Showgirl

"Compress/Repress", Challengers

"El Mal", Emilia Pérez

"Forbidden Road", Better Man

"Kiss the Sky", The Wild Robot

"Mi Camino", Emilia Pérez

The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards is set to take place on Jan. 5, 2025 on CBS and Paramount+, with comedian Nikki Glaser hosting.

UPDATE: Dec. 9, 2024, 4:03 p.m. EST A previous version of this article mistakenly credited the Hollywood Foreign Press Association as presenting the Golden Globes. The event will be held by the Golden Globe Foundation.

GET $10 OFF: Dec. 9th, the JBL Go 3 is on sale for $29.95, order now and save 25% or $10.

Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Go 3 $29.95 at Amazon
$39.95 Save $10.00 Get Deal

Clip it onto your backpack, tuck it in a beach bag, or hook it onto your scooter, the JBL Go 3 is meant to come along for the ride.

Right now this highly portable, waterproof speaker is 25% off at Amazon. Whether you're outfitting your exercise gear with sound, or you're looking for a great stocking stuffer, this deal is not to be missed.

SEE ALSO: I find the best earbud deals, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX earbuds are half-off

The JBL Go 3 has an ingress protection rating of IP67, meaning it can withstand sudden showers, and won't falter because of a little beach sand.

JBL is known for punchy bass and a sonic profile that's bigger than you'd expect based on the speaker size. Simple to connect with Bluetooth, the speakers enable you to tune in wherever you might roam.

As of Dec. 9th, get the JBL Go 3 for $29.95 and save 25% or $10.

The Go 3 is built with a cord loop designed to hook onto a carabiner, so you can easily clip it onto your pack or shower spout.

With five hours of battery life, this speaker isn't only rugged enough to come along on your expedition, it can keep up.

'Tis the season of showing love and generosity toward those who matter most. But while you're shopping, make sure you're clued in on the cybersecurity risks this time of year. No matter how you plan to buy, get the lowdown on how to stay safe with expert tips from Bitdefender.

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Need to password-protect some files on your Mac? Want to stop them from being edited or deleted by mistake? Or do you just need to hide them away from prying eyes? macOS has solutions for all these things.

Choosing between Apple Numbers and Google Sheets isn't just about the spreadsheets they produce. Each app has strengths and weaknesses that will\ affect your creative process and workflows. Whether you’re working with numbers, charts, or formulas, there’s plenty to consider.

SAVE $15: As of Dec. 9, the LEGO Icons Poinsettia set is on sale for $34.99. This is 30% off its list price of $49.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO LEGO Icons Poinsettia Building Set $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal

The holidays are right around the corner, and if you're still looking for gift ideas or even a little treat for yourself, Amazon's full of different options at the moment. There are even some LEGO sets still on sale there after the big Cyber Monday sale event, including a lovely LEGO Poinsettia set for those who want a bit more holiday cheer in their home this year.

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The LEGO Icons Poinsettia set is currently on sale for $34.99, 30% off its list price of $49.99. This deal is marked as a 'limited time deal' at Amazon right now, though, and has so far been claimed by 27% of shoppers, so if you want to add this little decorative piece to your home before the holidays begin you'll want to act fast. And if you want it as a gift instead for someone in your life, Amazon even notes above the 'Add to Cart' button that it arrives before Christmas, so you don't need to worry about a long wait time on delivery.

This LEGO set is part of the LEGO Botanical Collection and comes with 608 pieces to put together, forming a cute little potted poinsettia bouquet that you can set up in your home. It's a fun way to put up a cute display that's perfect for the season.

As mentioned earlier, this is a limited time deal that may not be around for much longer, so scoop up the LEGO Icons Poinsettia set for $34.99 while it's still at that price.

Even though Cyber Monday is over now, there are still some deals worth checking out at various retailers. In our roundup of 15 excellent holiday gifts on sale for Cyber Monday, you can have a look at some of our favorite gift ideas. Some of the deals have disappeared by now, but there are still quite a few offers available to keep on your radar.

The fun of games is playing them, not tweaking graphical settings. This is why I dropped PC gaming for nearly a decade to go exclusive with consoles. Yet, with graphics modes now the norm for console gaming, I’ve had to face this frustration once again.

Tesla took its sweet time with this one. Given how great the car company’s iPhone app is, one would expect Tesla would jump at the opportunity to create an app for the Apple Watch, too, but it never happened — until now.

With the company's holiday update now rolling out to Tesla vehicles, I took the opportunity to try out the new Apple Watch app, which becomes available for your wearable once the car software is updated to version 2024.44.25.

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First, a hardware checklist: I had at my disposal an Apple Watch Series 10, as well as two Tesla vehicles: a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, and a 2016 Tesla Model X 90D.

Unfortunately, my Model 3 did not yet receive the update, so I only tested the app with the Model X. Given that it's an older model, it didn't receive all of the features that are typically available with the new app; for example, I could not set the Watch to be a key for the car.

The app is visually pleasing, with a nice, big icon of the Model X, an indication that the car is charging, as well as time remaining to the desired charge state. I was also able to check the car's VIN, firmware version...and that was about it. Not bad, but not too great, either.

One of my vehicles didn't get the update, so I didn't get to test all of the new features. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

On the Model 3 — once the new software becomes available for it — I should also be able to lock and unlock the car, turn on climate control, and open the car's front trunk (frunk for short). That's a lot more convenient, and it makes sense to have these shortcuts on something that's (nearly) always available on your wrist: your smartwatch.

I've used third-party Watch apps before, such as the one from Tessie, and some of them offer more functionality than the official app. But when it comes to an app that can unlock your car, it's somehow really reassuring to have an official one from the company that actually makes the car.

I was also eager to try out another snazzy new feature that should come with the Tesla holiday update, which is "Fart on contact." Unfortunately, that one also wasn't available for the Model X, which, frankly, ruined my day. Once I get that feature for the other car, I will share my experience in meticulous detail, because you, dear reader, deserve nothing less.

SAVE $22: As of Dec. 9, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $27.99. This is 44 percent off its retail price of $49.99.

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If you're on the hunt for gift ideas before the holidays hit, look no further than Amazon. The retailer still has some very nice deals available after Cyber Monday on some of its own products, including the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. If you want to get 4K streaming for under $30, this is a deal worth jumping on.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is currently on sale for $27.99, 44% off its list price of $49.99. This is an excellent price for such a high-quality device, and if you've been trying to find good gift ideas for this year, this is a great option to pick up while it's still at this price. Amazon even has a note saying it 'Arrives before Christmas'.

If you or someone in your life has been looking to upgrade their streaming setup, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K will do just that by offering up 4K streaming across numerous different apps. It also features support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio, so you can bring the cinematic experience into your home with select movies and shows.

That's not all, though. It's also a great investment for gamers with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Thanks to cloud gaming, you can access the Game Pass Ultimate library to play a variety of exciting games, making this one powerful little streaming stick.

Amazon has the Fire TV Stick 4K listed as a limited-time deal, so act fast to pick it up at this excellent price before the deal's all gone.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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These words start with a silent letter.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words start with a letter that is not pronounced.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is SilentLetter.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for December 10

• Gnome

• Knuckle

• Honesty

• Psalm

• Wrap

• Mnemonic

• SilentLetter

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Careful thought or consideration

• Green: Tools or methods for ignition

• Blue: Instruments and items for microscopy

• Purple: Common phrases following 'X'

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Deliberation

• Green: Used in Starting a Fire

• Blue: Used to View A Biological Sample

• Purple: Words After 'X'

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #547 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Deliberation: CONSIDERATION, REFLECTION, SCRUTINY, THOUGHT

• Used in Starting a Fire: FLINT, LIGHTER, MAGNIFYING GLASS, MATCHES

• Used to View A Biological Sample: MICROSCOPE, SLIDE, SPECIMEN, STAIN

• Words After 'X': FACTOR, FLIES, GAMES, RAY

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

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Hurl with force.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter F.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

FLUNG.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

Genmoji, unveiled at WWDC 2024, is arguably one of the most highly anticipated features coming to iOS 18. An amalgamation of the words "generative AI" and "emoji," Genmoji lets you describe the emoji you'd like to create.

Although iOS offers a sizable library of emoji to choose from, there are times when you can't quite find the right character that encapsulates an expression you want to convey. Genmoji solves this problem. Leveraging Apple Intelligence and on-device processing, the new AI-powered iOS 18 will have the ability to generate customized emoji. The question is, though, "How do you use Genmoji?"

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Genmoji releases to the public on Monday, Dec. 9 with iOS 18.2. Here's how to use them.

iOS 18: How to use Genmoji

Genmoji, like other Apple Intelligence features, are only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, as well as the entire iPhone 16 lineup.

With that being said, if you want to get a head start on knowing how, exactly, one uses Genmoji, here's what we know based on an update from Apple.

Firstly, make sure your iPhone is updated to the iOS 18.2 via Settings > General > Software update.

Next, in the Messages app, tap on the "+" button and tap on "Image Playground."

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Next, you'll be prompted to request early access Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand.

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Once you've been granted access, follow the steps below to use Genmoji.

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1. Open the Messages app.

2. Tap on a thread or compose a new message.

3. Tap on the emoji icon.

4. Start typing your description in the text field. For example, "A pink flamingo with tap-dancing shoes."

5. Tap on "Create new emoji."

An ovular bubble will appear, showing that it is currently generating a new Genmoji. After a few seconds, you should see some iterations of your new AI-generated emoji. Swipe through the options and hit "Insert" on the one you like the most.

Genmoji demo at WWDC 2024 Credit: Apple Featured Video For You iOS 18: 8 cool new features you can try right now, including Apple Intelligence Genmoji release date on iOS 18

Genmoji, as expected, launches Monday, Dec. 9 with iOS 18.2.

Alongside Genmoji, we're also expecting to see another highly anticipated AI-powered tool called Image Playground, which lets you generate AI images. Image Playground is also expected to launch via iOS 18.2 in December.

This nugget of information was later corroborated by Apple itself, which announced that Genmoji will land on supported iPhones next month.

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