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What's old is new again — Vine is back.

Well, kind of. And Other Stuff, a nonprofit collective run by Jack Dorsey — yes, the Twitter founder who originally killed Vine — financed diVine, which launched Thursday. It has very similar branding to Vine, is focused on six-second videos, and will feature archived, old Vines. TechCrunch, which spoke with the company, reported diVine users will have access to over 100,000 archived Vine videos.

Here's what diVine's site says:

"Experience the raw, unfiltered creativity of real people sharing genuine moments in 6-second loops. Built on decentralized technology, owned by no one, controlled by everyone."

It tracks that someone would try to reboot Vine, considering the massive success of TikTok, which feels like its spiritual successor. Elon Musk, in fact, has threatened to reboot Vine in the past.

Besides rebooting the six-second concept and relying on open-source tech, diVine has another interesting core promise: no AI. In a time of increasing AI slop, diVine will not allow — and will prevent the posting of — AI-generated content.

SEE ALSO: Vine is dead. Let's keep it that way.

"So basically, I’m like, can we do something that’s kind of nostalgic?" Evan Henshaw-Plath, the person leading the project, told TechCrunch. "Can we do something that takes us back, that lets us see those old things, but also lets us see an era of social media where you could either have control of your algorithms, or you could choose who you follow, and it’s just your feed, and where you know that it’s a real person that recorded the video?"

We all have a loved one who treats their pet like their literal baby — as it should be. These pet parents would probably be more than happy to receive a gift that doubles as a gift for their pet. (In fact, they might just prefer that.) And with the holidays right around the corner, we know a lot of you are searching for Christmas gifts for pets — and pet parents.

The best gifts for pet owners range from useful pet tech like pet cameras and GPS collars to enrichment toys, unique pet furniture, and enticing scratchers. Anything that introduces a new way to give treats is a guaranteed home run, of course.

SEE ALSO: As an anxious cat mom, I love my robot vacuum with a livestream camera

We've pulled together a really fun list of unique gifts for dog lovers and cat lovers in 2025. You'll find some of the most-recommended pet products on the internet, recommendations from pet owners and foster parents on TiKTok, and several suggestions from Mashable's own pet parents and product reviewers.

You have about a month left to claim a portion of the $177 million data breach settlement against AT&T. Last month, the deadline to file was extended to December, so there's still time to file a claim.

The first of the two large-scale breaches was discovered in March 2024, after customer data appeared on the dark web. AT&T later explained in a statement that the breach compromised the addresses, social security numbers, and passcodes of users in a database going back to 2019. An even larger data breach was uncovered in late 2024. This breach exposed the telephone numbers and records of calls and texts of nearly every AT&T customer, and took place between approximately May 1 and Oct. 31, 2022, and on Jan. 3, 2023. 

SEE ALSO: 5 big tech settlements you might be eligible for in 2025

Following a class action lawsuit, courts ruled in June that the company would dole out $177 million to affected AT&T customers who had accounts between 2019 and 2024. Claimants were divided into two classes: account holders affected by the March 2024 breach would split $149 million, while customers whose communications were downloaded in the July incident would share $28 million. Direct payments to users who suffered financial losses were paid first — up to $5,000 for the first class or $2,500 for the second — according to the company.

Now, everyone else whose data was exposed is splitting the pile. Affected customers should manage their expectations, however — the $177 million is being divided up between a large pool of customers.

How to claim your AT&T settlement money

According to the settlement website, affected customers now have until Dec. 18 to claim their cut — impacted users should have already received a settlement notice containing a Class Member ID. If you would like to opt out of the settlement, or want to object to your classification under the settlement, you have to physically mail in a request by Nov. 17.

The settlement's final approval hearing will be held on Jan. 15.

To be paid, you must fill out the settlement claim form. You will need your Class Member ID, as well as an email address, AT&T account number, or full name. Be prepared to fill out payment information, such as a direct deposit or check, too.

Who is eligible for the AT&T settlement?

There are different eligibility requirements for the two settlement classes in the case:

• For Class 1: eligibility extends to any living person whose personal identification information was exposed by the March incident

• For Class 2: eligibility extends to AT&T account owners or "line or end users" whose numbers or direct communications were downloaded by bad actors

How much money will I get?

Customers will be paid based on the severity of the data breach.

• For Class 1: Individuals who had their Social Security Numbers exposed (Tier 1) will receive five times more money than those who did not (Tier 2)

• For Class 2: Individuals who did not prove a documented financial loss will receive a share of remaining settlement funds (Tier 3)

Have questions? You can call the settlement hotline (833) 890-4930 to get answers.

AI is more popular than ever, and there are dozens of great uses out there ranging from voice replication and synthesis to 3D modeling. None of that means anything if getting them up and running is too much trouble.

When you built your desktop PC, you probably didn't think about the power it uses other than making sure your power supply was up to the job of handling all your components.

Tesla has another recall on its hands — and this time it doesn't involve its EV cars.

On Thursday, Tesla issued a recall notice for its Powerwall 2 AC Battery System and has instituted a replacement program for the roughly 10,500 affected units in the United States. Tesla's Powerwall 2 AC Battery System is a residential or light commercial solution for storing energy generated by solar or from the grid. 

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), "the lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use." A malfunctioning device can overheat "and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can [sic] cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards," the official CPSC recall notice states.

The affected units were purchased from Tesla's website and through certified installation technicians for $8,000 between November 2020 and December 2022, according to the CPSC. Tesla is blaming a "third-party battery cell defect" for the issue.

The CPSC says it has received 22 reports of Tesla's Powerwall 2 AC Battery System overheating. Of those reports, six involved smoking units and five resulted in fires, which caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported in connection with the device.

Tesla says that it has already "remotely discharged" nearly all the affected units, which means they no longer pose a risk. Any remaining units will be manually discharged by technicians. In addition, all affected Powerwall 2 units will be removed and replaced at no charge to customers. 

Powerwall 2 owners should check their Tesla app for any updates from the company.

Samsung is jumping into the VR space with the new Galaxy XR headset. While the technical specifications of the Galaxy XR are incredibly compelling on their own, the sheer number of premium subscriptions and full games bundled for free is the real selling point.

Although it was pretty much only a rumor for the longest time, a new Steam Machine from Valve is now a cold hard fact. Valve announced its new SteamOS-powered gaming PC on the 12th of November 2025, and it looks like we're about to see another Steam Deck-level market disruption.

Battery recalls are nothing new, but they're still annoying when they do happen. And even more so when it's something that was sold so widely, there's a solid chance you own one. Belkin sold over 80,000 of these battery packs and wireless stands before issuing this recall, so it's pretty bad.

I spent almost the first half of my life with only VHS as a home video format, though I did get to watch LaserDiscs a few times. So you'd think I'd have a pretty clear memory of what VHS video looks like. However, it's been 20 years since I last watched a tape, and it turns out our memories can be inaccurate in the strangest way.

TL;DR: Live stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

World Cup qualification is not an easy task. Just ask the nations competing in Group F.

Portugal, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, and Armenia have been fighting it out over the last few months, with nothing settled just yet. Portugal are top of the standings going into their fixture with Republic of Ireland, but they'll face a tough test playing in front of the passionate fans in the Aviva Stadium.

If you want to watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal?

Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 13. This fixture takes place at the Aviva Stadium.

How to watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal for free

Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can access free live streams on RTÉ Player from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit RTÉ Player

5. Stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

Mozilla is pushing ahead with AI features in Firefox, despite much criticism from Firefox users and the occasional technical problem. The company is now working on an ‘AI Window’ for Firefox as the next big integration, which it promises will be “our most intelligent and personalized experience yet.”

SAVE $64: As of Nov. 13, the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M5, 256GB, WiFi) is on sale for $935 at Amazon. That's $64 or 6% off its list price, and its lowest price to date.

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The latest Apple iPad Pro keeps getting cheaper as we inch our way toward Black Friday. Last week, we saw the 11-inch base model drop $50 to $949 — a pretty good deal for a top-of-the-line iPad that just came out a few weeks ago. Earlier this week, Amazon shaved another $10 off its cost. Now, just a few days later, you can save another 4 bucks.

As of Nov. 13, you can pick up the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro with the M5 chip, 256GB of storage, and WiFi connectivity for its lowest price yet — just $935 at Amazon. That's $64 off its list price of $999. Could this be its Black Friday price, or will it drop even further? Feel free to roll the dice if you wish; just know you're already getting the best price so far on this iPad if you shop early.

Mashable's tech editor Timothy Beck Werth took the M5 iPad Pro for a whirl last month and called it "a victory lap for Apple." As with most upgrades in 2025, it's not a whole lot different than its predecessor. But that's not a bad thing — we loved the M4 model as well. It's extremely light at just 0.98 pounds and only 5.3mm thin, which is even slimmer than the new iPhone Air. The M5 processor is astonishingly fast and more powerful than the average user really needs. As Werth puts it, "Everyday use is wasted on this tablet."

That being said, it's a great fit for creative professionals like graphic designers and video editors. Or if you just really want the best of the best in terms of tablets, we're certainly not going to dissuade you from buying it — especially when it's at its lowest price ever.

According to Deadline, Peacock has canceled Rian Johnson's whodunnit Poker Face after two seasons. However, Johnson still has plans for the show moving forward — ones that involve recasting lead star Natasha Lyonne entirely.

SEE ALSO: Rian Johnson breaks down 'Poker Face' Season 2's killer Stephen Sondheim references

As Deadline reports, Johnson has started shopping Poker Face around to other broadcasters, with the help of Ram Bergman, his T-Street producing partner; Lyonne, who also served as an executive producer on Poker Face; and MRC, one of the production companies behind Poker Face.

Johnson is looking for a two-season deal, with a catch. In these next two seasons, Lyonne would be out as "human lie detector" Charlie Cale, and Peter Dinklage would be taking over the role.

In a statement to Deadline, Johnson and Lyonne said, "We’ve been germinating this next move together since writing the season two finale. We love our Poker Face and this is the perfect way to keep it rolling. Give us a beat and we may just see Charlie Cale again down that open highway."

If given the opportunity to continue Poker Face, Johnson plans to keep recasting the role of Charlie every two seasons, allowing other actors their chance to sink their teeth into the role. Think of it as Columbo meets Doctor Who.

Poker Face Season 2 remained one of Peacock's most-watched series, although its numbers were down from Season 1. The series as a whole has received critical acclaim and earned a slew of Emmy nominations, with Judith Light winning for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2023.

SAVE $119: The brand new M5 MacBook Pro is on sale at Amazon for $1,480, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's the first real discount we've seen on this lightning-fast Apple laptop.

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Early Black Friday deals are really making us wonder if the event is unofficially here. Amazon and Best Buy are packed with deals on some of 2025's best tech. But shockingly, there are some excellent Apple deals right now, including record lows on the new M5 models.

As of Nov. 13, the Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $1,480, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's a 7% discount that shaves a nice $119 off the normal price. We've seen small discounts on this laptop, but this is the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon, and the first time it's been over $100 off.

SEE ALSO: I found 30+ early Black Friday tech deals I'd recommend to friends and family: Save on Apple, Samsung, DJI

Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth reviewed the new M5 MacBook Pro and awarded it a Mashable Choice Award. Werth noted, "The new MacBook Pro offers only iterative improvements over its predecessor, but that hardly matters with a device this good. With a beautifully crisp display and M5 silicon, the MacBook Pro surges even further ahead of Windows laptops." Like all of the new Apple products released this year, it also offers a major upgrade in battery life, according to our run-down tests.

Upgrades on the M5 MacBook Pro included the new M5 chip, of course, with truly ridiculous levels of performance for professions, artists, creators, and even casual ga.mers. There's also a nice selection of ports, and we're still impressed with the Liquid Retina display that came with the 2024 version of the MacBook Pro.

Before this sale price disappears, take advantage and save $119 on the new M5 MacBook Pro, 14-Inch. There's no denying it's an exceptional machine, now available at a record-low price. Be sure to go with the Space Black option to score the sale price of $1,480.

I must have installed Windows XP on computers at least a hundred times in my life, and probably quite a bit more than that. While it was still a supported OS, it was as easy as booting from a disc (remember those?) and clicking a few options.

TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers for free on TF1+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

France are looking strong in their World Cup qualification campaign, sitting at the top of the standings in Group D after only dropping two points. Next they face Ukraine at the Parc des Princes, with fans expecting another three points.

If you want to watch France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is France vs. Ukraine?

France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 13. This fixture takes place at the Parc des Princes.

How to watch France vs. Ukraine for free

France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on TF1+.

TF1+ is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can access free live streams on TF1+ from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream France vs. Ukraine for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in France

4. Visit TF1+

5. Stream France vs. Ukraine for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for TF1+?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on TF1+, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including France

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

England continue to dominate every game they play in World Cup qualification. Thomas Tuchel's side have won six from six in Grouo K, and will be confident of beating Serbia at Wembley Stadium. We're not a million miles from the 2026 World Cup, so players will be looking to secure a spot in the squad with only a handful of games left to play.

If you want to watch England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is England vs. Serbia?

England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 13. This fixture takes place at Wembley Stadium.

How to watch England vs. Serbia for free

England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on ITVX+.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access free live streams on ITVX from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream England vs. Serbia for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit ITVX

5. Stream England vs. Serbia for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

Visual Studio Code version 1.106 has officially released. This version comes with a focus on AI integration, a significant refresh of the user interface, and making the integrated terminal smarter than ever before, so it's a pretty thick update for everyone.

ChatGPT creator OpenAI violated Germany's national copyright laws, according to a court in Munich.

GEMA, a German music rights group, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last November claiming that the AI company illegally trained its AI models on popular music without consent from the rights holders.

This week a German court ruled in favor of GEMA and ordered OpenAI to pay an undisclosed sum in damages.

“We disagree with the ruling and are considering next steps,” OpenAI said in a statement, signaling that they may appeal the ruling. “The decision is for a limited set of lyrics and does not impact the millions of people, businesses and developers in Germany that use our technology every day.”

Regardless of OpenAI's statement, it is clear that the AI company along with many of its competitors, have an ongoing issue related to AI training and copyright infringement. The New York Times, The Intercept, and Mashable's parent company Ziff Davis are all currently suing OpenAI, for example, alleging that the ChatGPT creator trained its AI models on their respective content without permission.

Anthropic, the company behind AI chatbot Claude, agreed to pay a massive $1.5 billion settlement in September as the result of a class action lawsuit filed by authors who allege that its AI models were trained on pirated books.

GEMA hailed its win as “the first landmark AI ruling in Europe.”

“The internet is not a self-service store and human creative achievements are not free templates,” said GEMA chief executive Tobias Holzmüller in a statement. “Today, we have set a precedent that protects and clarifies the rights of authors: even operators of AI tools such as ChatGPT must comply with copyright law. Today, we have successfully defended the livelihoods of music creators.”