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His and Hers trailer: Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal join forces for murder mystery

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:46

Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal have dazzled audiences in big-budget MCU titles like Thor: Ragnarok and Punisher, as well as earned critical acclaim for their turns in projects like Hedda and The Bear. Now, the pair unite for a Netflix limited crime series His & Hers.

SEE ALSO: The best Netflix TV shows of 2025

Based on the novel by Alice Feeney, the series stars Thompson as reclusive news anchor Anna Andrews and Bernthal as small-town detective Jack Harper. When a brutal murder rocks their small hometown of Dahlonega, Georgia, the pair find themselves drawn to the case from different sides. Oh, and one more thing: They're married.

Anna and Jack's marriage is a complicated one. The pair are estranged, and tension simmers between them in every scene they share in His & Hers' first trailer. Anna is coming at the case from a journalistic angle, hoping to catch the killer and spin a compelling news story. Her investigations cause trouble for Jack, and the couple soon begins to suspect one another of being involved in this heinous crime. They both claim not to be involved in the trailer, but that's just what a killer would say, right?

So whose side of the story will prove to be right in His & Hers? Check out the full trailer above to choose your allegiance.

His & Hers also stars Pablo Schreiber, Crystal Fox, Sunita Mani, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Marin Ireland, and Poppy Liu.

His & Hers premieres Jan. 8 on Netflix.

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The Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Play Booster Box has hit a new record-low price — save over $90 at Amazon

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:43

RECORD-LOW PRICE: As of Dec. 11, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box is on sale for $113.95 on Amazon. That's over $90 off and the lowest-ever price.

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We haven't been tracking deals on trading cards for that long. Robot vacuums, AirPods, speakers, and headphones. That's Mashable's territory. We've left Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering to our friends at our sister site IGN. But we can no longer what is going on in the trading card market. Interest has spiked to never-before-seen levels, so we feel the need to do our bit and track down the best deals.

As of Dec. 11, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box is on sale for $113.95 on Amazon. That's over $90 off and the lowest-ever price for this popular set. Amazon's prices are usually inflated for this sort of thing, but it's near market value compared to listings on TCGplayer.

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So what are you getting for $113.95? This set contains 30 Play Boosters, each with 14 cards and at least one rare or mythic rare plus a foil card. You're also getting cards featuring your favorite Spider-Man characters, villains, and thematic new game mechanics. For fans of everything Spider-Man, this set is a no-brainer.

Get the new record-low price on the Magic: The Gathering Marvel’s Spider-Man Play Booster Box at Amazon.

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The 34-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor is cheaper than it was on Black Friday

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:36

SAVE $143: As of Dec. 11, the LG 34-inch UltraGear WQHD curved gaming monitor is on sale for $356.99. That's 29% or $143 off its list price — the lowest price on record at Amazon.

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Even if you missed the impressive discounts on gaming monitors on Black Friday, you can still score a great deal before the holidays.

As of Dec. 11, the LG 34-inch UltraGear WQHD curved gaming monitor is down to just $356.99 — nearly 30% off its list price of $499.99. That's its lowest price on record at Amazon and $3 cheaper than it was on Black Friday.

The ultra-wide curved display of the LG UltraGear WQHD takes you from just playing games to being submerged in them. The 34-inch display features a steep 1500R curvature and a 21:9 aspect ratio, so the screen will essentially wrap the action around you as you play. If you've never had a curved monitor before, it does take a bit of getting used to. But everyone from gamers to artists to multitaskers can benefit from the beauty of a wrap-around monitor. They do take up a bit more desk real estate than a typical monitor, so be sure you have to space available before you snag one.

As far as gaming specs go, it offers a 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time (which could certainly be speedier), and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility. It also features Dynamic Action Sync, an FPS counter, a black stabilizer, and plenty of ports for your peripherals. It's not the most premium gaming monitor on the market, but it'll suit most casual gamers just fine. It also does pretty well as a regular monitor for work and everyday scrolling and streaming. A premium OLED monitor can cost you over $1,000, so the LG 34-inch UltraGear WQHD is quite the steal at $356.99.

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Take your music seriously with Sonys XM6 headphones for their lowest price yet

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:31

SAVE $61.99: As of Dec. 11, get the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones for $398, down from their usual price of $459.99. That's a discount of 13% and the lowest price we've seen.

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The holidays are here, and if you're looking for a great pair of headphones either for yourself or to gift someone else, you've got tons of options. But if you want some of the best of the best, you won't want to pass up this Amazon find, as we've tracked down a rare deal on one of our favorites: Mashable Choice award-winning headphones that represent some of the best of what Sony has to offer.

As of Dec. 11, get the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones for $398, down from their usual price of $459.99. That's $61.99 off and a discount of 13%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: Bose QuietComfort headphones are now 50% off in a better-than-Black Friday deal

These noise-cancelling headphones are one of our favorite pairs, with immersive listening developed by mastering audio engineers. They come with a special driver housed in a carbon fiber dome to deliver fantastic sound. Their HD noise cancelling processor is also 7x as fast as the QN1 model from Sony as well, with 12 microphonoes that work in real time to give you better noise cancellation, sound quality, and clearer calls.

Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth praised these headphones for having "close" to the best sound he's ever heard, and that their "elite noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and travel-friendly design" do justify their usually high price tag.

"They're not an instant upgrade if you already own the XM5 headphones," he wrote. "But if you have an older pair, want LDAC support, or just like the Sony product ecosystem, they're a worthy purchase, no doubt." Grab them while they're still on sale to get them for the lowest price we've found to date.

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Record-low price alert: Weve never seen the AirPods Pro 3 this cheap at Walmart

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:29

SAVE $50: The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at Walmart for $199, down from the list price of $249. That's a 20% discount that beats the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale price.

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If you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, there's no reason to be upset. Plenty of great deals are still lingering around and many will still arrive before Christmas. If you're in the market for top-of-the-line AirPods, there's a special deal on offer today that'll save you more than if you purchased during the post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend.

As of Dec. 11, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at Walmart for $199, down from the list price of $249. That's a 20% discount that shaves $50 off the price. It also beats the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale price. It's no surprise that this low price has now been matched by Amazon.

Freshly launched in October, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 come with improved battery life and heart rate monitoring, and they might just be the most impressive AirPods for working out. All that with a record-low sale price on a brand new model has us feeling shocked, in a good way.

SEE ALSO: The 2025 MacBook Air M4 is still $250 off at Amazon, but there's a catch

Mashable's review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 from Adam Doud notes they are "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor. If you need a new set of AirPods, this is an easy buy."

In a full analysis of the AirPods Pro 3 versus the AirPods Pro 2, Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard noted the new AirPods Pro 3 have twice the ANC of the AirPods Pro 2, have better battery life, more ear tips so you can find the perfect fit, and a live translation function.

Thanks to today's sale price at Walmart, you can snag a $50 discount on the new Apple AirPods Pro 3, grabbing them for just $199. Since we've never spotted them this low before, it's best to hop on this deal quickly.

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Ready to capture your adventures in 360? The DJI Osmo 360 camera just reached its lowest price ever

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:25

SAVE $105: As of Dec. 11, get the DJI Osmo 360 camera for $479.99 at Amazon and save $105 off its $584.99 list price. Stock is limited, shop now and get 18% off.

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Looking to capture your adventures in vivid detail? DJI is the favorite camera among influencers and even novices, for filming on the go. A fan favorite is the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a hero when it comes to vlogging and a camera we spotted in the hands of influencers all over VidCon. But for your more rugged escapades, you need a more rugged camera. That's where the DJI Osmo 360 comes in.

The DJI Osmo 360 camera captures moments in native 8K panoramic recording. It has extended battery life, supporting 100 minutes of recording time in 8K. But when you need to recharge, it'll do so quickly, charging to 50% battery in just 12 minutes. And most important, a DJI Osmo 360 combo kit just reached its lowest price ever.

As of Dec. 11, get the DJI Osmo 360 Handlebar POV Combo for just $479.99 at Amazon. That saves $105 off its $584.99 list price, bringing it down to its lowest price ever. Stock is limited on this combo which includes a handlebar mount so grab it while you can for 18% off.

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Kim Kardashian is coming to Fortnite. How to get the limited-time skin.

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:22

In a move that, well, certainly feels unexpected, you can now play Fortnite as Kim Kardashian. The game announced limited-edition skins of the reality star. They also released an emote harkening back to that famous "break the internet" cover of Paper magazine from 2014.

Here's a video from the game announcing the skins.

Kardashian herself posted about it on X.

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The game is hosting the Kim Kardashian Cup on Dec. 12 with winners earning early access to the skins (for free). Otherwise, you'll have to pony up 1,500 V-Bucks.

To be fair, Kardashian is far from the only celeb to have Fortnite skin — it's a pretty regular occurrence. Still, it's only a matter of time before we see clips of Kim Kardashian in Fortnite, which is certainly quite the sentence.

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Netflix and Paramounts bidding war over Warner Bros, explained

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:16

On Friday, December 5, Netflix announced that it would be acquiring Warner Bros. in a deal worth $82.7 billion. That made them the winners of a bidding war that kicked off in September, when Paramount just out of nowhere went, "hey, Warner Bros., mind if I buy you?" But Paramount's not quitting just yet. On Monday, December 8, Paramount launched its own hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. with an offer worth $108.4 billion. 

What is going on? Why is everyone going after Warner Bros.? And how is this going to impact TV and film going forward? Let's break it down.


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The Daily Show slams Trumps treatment of women journalists

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 14:02

The Daily Show's Desi Lydic took aim at Donald Trump's treatment of female reporters, calling out the president's repeated misogynist insults on Wednesday night's show.

Trump has a long history of verbally attacking women journalists, but recently the president has made more than one recent headline with his offensive, childish, and degrading comments — despite the White House insisting "this has nothing to do with gender."

On The Daily Show, Lydic showed a montage of Trump's comments, before responding:

"Mr. Trump, just a quick follow up. What the f*** is your problem?"

"God, this guy is exhausting. It's like he won't stop until he gives every woman in the country resting Melania face. Can you just try being nice to a woman just once?"

Speaking of things the president has said...

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Seth Meyers takes A Closer Look at Trumps U.S. economy and its not A+++++

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:35

Seth Meyers used his "A Closer Look" segment on Late Night to examine the current state of the U.S. economy, and it's not the A+++++ President Donald Trump awarded himself with.

"As I'm sure you guys know, the economy is awesome," said Meyers. "The other day, I went to the grocery store and bought some coffee, some bananas, some ground beef, and, long story short, I have to keep doing this show until 2038."

The late night host took a deep dive into historic levels of job loss and rising consumer prices for basic necessities for Americans, including the increase in energy prices.

"Costs on everything from food to electricity are soaring while employers are shedding jobs," said Meyers. "This is when a president needs to show empathy, demonstrate that he understands the plight of hard working Americans and oh no, as I'm saying this, I'm remembering who I'm talking about and realising there's no f***ing way he's going to do that."

Meyers threw to Trump's recent interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns, in which the president awarded his economy an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" grade.

"Now, of course, it won't surprise you to learn that Trump's assessment of the economy is very much at odds with how pretty much everyone else feels about it," said Meyers, and he's right. Americans are deeply concerned with the current state of the U.S. economy. According to a Fox News poll, 76 percent of voters view the economy negatively, with voters blaming Trump; the New York Times reports 38 percent of voters approve of how the president is handling the economy while 61 percent disapprove.

"So it's less of an A-plus-plus-plus-plus and more of an F-minus-minus-minus-minus-minus," said Meyers.

Wrapping up, Meyers concluded, "Trump is running up against the same problem Biden had. You can't convince people the economy is good when they can see the truth with their own eyes, every time they buy groceries or pay their heating bills."

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Oh. What. Fun. cast play Does It Ring Christmas?

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:24

'Tis the season to deck the halls, don our gay apparel, and argue with family about what actually qualifies as a Christmas movie. Who better to settle these debates than the cast of Oh. What. Fun., the now-streaming comedy about a family whose festive fumblings lead to a barrage of holiday hijinks.

Michelle Pfeiffer, Denis Leary, Chloë Grace Moretz, Felicity Jones, and Dominic Sessa play a family in the Michael Showalter-helmed film. But with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, they played "Does It Ring Christmas?" — a game where, if a movie title rings true to Christmas to you, you ring a jingle bell.

Die Hard is just the tip of the iceberg. Mashable asked about a string of movies that internet users have proclaimed a "Christmas movie." We're talking Eyes Wide Shut, Gremlins, Trading Places, Lethal Weapon, and Batman Returns, which also famously stars Pfeiffer as an anti-heroine who has had enough.

The Oh. What. Fun. cast also weighed in on the holiday classics they gravitate toward each yuletide, giving answers like The Family Stone, It's a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, Elf, and Bad Santa.

Yet asked what Christmas movie is best paired with Oh. What. Fun., there was one clear answer. Watch the video above to the end to find out!

Oh. What. Fun. is now streaming on Prime Video.

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Score a free Apple iPhone 17 right now with T-Mobile — how to qualify for this wild offer

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:14

FREE IPHONE 17: T-Mobile is offering those who switch to their network, and with eligible trade-ins, a deal to get up to four free iPhone 17s and four lines on the Essentials unlimited plan for $25 per line (a total of $100 per month).

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Planning to give the generous gift of a new iPhone this Christmas? Or maybe you deserve an upgrade? Either way, T-Mobile has you covered with a special festive deal that could see you walking away with a free iPhone 17. And you don't even need to trade anything in to qualify for this offer. We know that sounds wild, but there are obviously some hoops to jump through.

If you port your number and open a new line on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan, you'll get the Apple iPhone 17 thrown in for free. That ends up saving you $830. That's a lot of cash that can be put to much better use of the holidays.

T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan costs $100 per month for one line. The monthly price is locked for five years, but does include some nice extras like Hulu, Netflix, unlimited mobile hotspot, full-flight texting, and WiFi with streaming. What's probably clear at this point is that you aren't really getting a "free" iPhone 17 with this promotion. But if you were already looking to move to a new premium plan, this deal significantly sweetens the pot.

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You will need to pay tax on the full price of the iPhone 17 up front, plus a one-time $35 device connection fee and your first monthly payment to access the service. Then the cost of the phone will be paid out via 24 monthly bill credits. You'll also need to enroll in AutoPay, transfer your number from an eligible carrier (find details here), and add the new line. We weren't lying when we said there are some hoops to jump through, but this is the iPhone 17 we're talking about. It's worth the hassle.

Score a free Apple iPhone 17 with T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan ahead of the holidays.

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Stephen Colbert ridicules Trumps advice that Americans should give up pencils to save money

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 13:08

Americans are deeply concerned with the current state of the U.S. economy. According to a recent Fox News poll, 76 percent of voters view the economy negatively, with voters blaming President Donald Trump; the New York Times reports 38 percent of voters approve of how Trump is handling the economy while 61 percent disapprove.

So if you've been struggling, frustrated, and worried about rising prices of late, the president has some "sound advice," as Stephen Colbert pointed out during his Late Show monologue on Wednesday night. During a Pennsylvania rally on Wednesday, Trump told Americans they should "give up certain products."

"You can give up pencils," the president said. "That's under the China policy, you know, every child can get 37 pencils, they only need one or two, you know, they don't need that many."

"How much does he think pencils cost?" asked Colbert on The Late Show. "Our fact-checkers checked, a pack of pencils is $4.36 on Amazon. So saving money on pencils may not be the stupidest thing he's ever said, but I'm gonna say it's number two."

Speaking of things the president has said...

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Pokémon TCGs Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is $15 cheaper at Walmart vs. Amazon

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:35

MARKET VALUE: The Pokémon TCG Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is $24.97 at Walmart. That's $15 cheaper than Amazon's inflated price.

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$39.99 Save $15.02   Get Deal

Walmart is riding high when it comes to Pokémon TCG right now. Not only is the Unova Poster Collection below market value, but the Mega Kangaskhan ex Box is listed for $24.97 (market value) whilst stock last. It's a brilliant sign of things to come in my opinion, with stock readily available at the price it should be. Amazon needs to watch out, as TCGplayer is also on the case by consistently undercutting their inflated prices and I'm here for it.

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Mega Khangaskhan ex's Run Errand ability allows trainers to draw two draws per turn. It can't be stacked, but the card is a basic Pokémon so you can get this into play as soon as you draw it. There's also two Destined Rivals and two Mega Evolution booster packs included alongside a jumbo lenticular card of Mega Kangaskhan ex.

The best chase cards you can pull from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

I've said this a million times by now and I'll say it again — you'll likely save money by buying the Pokémon card you're chasing instead of buying and ripping endless booster packs. TCGplayer is a great way to get the proper prices and market value tracking in the U.S. It's owned by eBay and works off a similar model of sellers making up the market, which means the best prices and your supporting independant traders. They have publicly visable reviews and ratings, giving you some solid confidence when buying.

Here's the top five chase cards you can pull or buy right now from Destined Rivals and Mega Evolution:

Destined Rivals
  1. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $427.58
    Market price: $441.49
    Most recent sale: $429.99

  2. Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $176.01
    Market price: $228.72
    Most recent sale: $214.94

  3. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $174.89
    Market price: $174.83
    Most recent sale: $173.90

  4. Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $68.85
    Market price: $125.55
    Most recent sale: $129.99

  5. Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182
    Near Mint Holofoil: $70.01
    Market price: $69.77
    Most recent sale: $68.85

Mega Evolution
  1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $340
    Market price: $392.72
    Most recent sale: $350.49

  2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $284.97
    Market price: $307.92
    Most recent sale: $279.99

  3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $205.31
    Market price: $207.38
    Most recent sale: $150

  4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $193.01
    Market price: $197.50
    Most recent sale: $195

  5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $145.90
    Market price: $149.07
    Most recent sale: $149

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Lily Allen teasing West End Girl as a play is almost too much

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:21

Lily Allen possibly turning West End Girl into a West End play? MAKE IT SO.

The artist joined Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show to unpack writing the most talked-about album of the year, in which Allen airs more than dirty laundry on her tempestuous open relationship with Stranger Things star David Harbour.

When Fallon mentions the album's runaway success has lead to the potential development of a play in London, Allen doesn't give much away but says, "That's true."

"Are you involved with that?" asks the host.

"I might be," says Allen. "The ink is not dry, but I'm definitely having some conversations with people, it's very exciting."

The idea of turning West End Girl track "Pussy Palace" into a stage number is all I need to get through the day, to be honest, but remembering the lyrics to "West End Girl" and a certain someone's reaction to Allen's previous West End success might get me through the whole year.

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Taylor Swift talks to Stephen Colbert about The Late Show and the end of an era

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:59

Taylor Swift spoke to Stephen Colbert about how to deal with the end of an era on The Late Show on Thursday, with the host's beloved show set to end in May 2026 after its controversial cancellation.

Specifically, Colbert asked the artist, who wrapped up her two-year, $2 billion-grossing Eras Tour almost one year ago, for tips on how to deal with finishing something so monumental. In December, Swift is set to release a Disney+ docuseries and extended concert film of the Eras Tour.

"I need a little advice," said Colbert. "I've been hosting a late night show for 21 years. I've got six months left here, approximately. Any advice on what to do? Because you have to come down from a two-year tour like that. I'm sure there's a little bit of a transition to do. Any advice?"

"I mean, for this specific situation, no, but I can sort of see from afar, right?" replied Swift. "I think that I can speak for both of us to say that we're both very passionate, hyperactive people. I like the grind, yes. So it's like, let's not say workaholic, let's just say we're passionate, hyperactive people."

SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift's mystery novel idea for Stephen Colbert post-'Late Show' is wild

"We're workpportunists," said Colbert.

"We like it, right? And so I think that when I take time off, it's always just like, I can't slow down the fact that I need to get up and do a lot of things today, but I can change what those things are. I can figure out how to chill out, but I'm never going to be a chill person," said Swift.

"So you're going to chill out with intention and very hard," said the Late Show host.

"So what you could do is I became like, 'I'm bread girl now.' Or I'm like, 'Oh, you know, this isn't gonna cross stitch itself.' Do you know what I mean? Hobbies are kind of incredible," Swift said. "You love to do a million things to prepare for this, and you give everything to the people that watch your show and you can give that to your friends and family, your community."

"But my friends and family don't chant my name, Taylor."

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Taylor Swifts mystery novel idea for Stephen Colbert post-Late Show is wild

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:49

Taylor Swift joined Stephen Colbert on The Late Show on Wednesday, and they not only talked about how to deal with the end of an era, they planned a mystery novel?

After asking the artist to list her five favourite Taylor Swift songs (a tough ask, but "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" is in there), Colbert and Swift then speak about what the host will do after his show ends in May next year, after its controversial cancellation. According to Swift, Colbert will get into podcasting, TikTok, and being an influencer, then make a pivot into a career in literature.

"I feel like you're gonna write a really amazing mystery thriller, where there's like, a house and it's covered in ivy, right?" said Swift, referring to her requirements for a perfect read.

"Maybe off the coast of Maine?" responded Colbert, who begins madly writing down plot details Swift begins to spin.

"There's a mistress there, but actually, she's related to them. And so it's really bad, but it's an amazing book. But it's grim right?" says Swift. "And then somebody falls off a cliff. Oh no, it was a ghost! And then it turns out that they don't actually own the island, right? They don't actually own it because their father is actually his twin brother, and the father died in a mysterious drowning incident."

"Done," says Colbert. "If it sells, I'll give you half the royalties."

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The 2025 MacBook Air M4 is still $250 off at Amazon, but theres a catch

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:24

SAVE $250: As of Dec. 11, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $949 at Amazon. That's a 21% discount on the list price.

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The MacBook Air has seen some incredible discounts lately, and as we approach the end of the year, there's no signs of stopping. As of Dec. 11, the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 is still on sale at Amazon, this time bringing the price down to the lowest-ever price and giving you a $250 discount.

For just $949, you can take home the 512GB SSD storage option, but there's a catch: Only the sky blue model is at this record low price. If color doesn't matter too much to you, you'll be getting a great deal. However, if you have your heart set on a silver, midnight, or starlight colored option, you'll just need to pay $50 more and save $200.

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The M4 MacBook Air is a powerhouse of a computer (its 15-inch counterpart even made it onto our list of the best laptops of 2025). The M4 chip is one of the main selling points, giving you fast, smooth performance, even when multitasking across several apps. It also benefits from Apple Intelligence to help with tasks like writing and creating. It also has a 12MP Center Stage camera, three microphones, and four speakers with Spatial Audio to provide clear video and audio for calls and content creation.

Connectivity ports include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging, a headphone jack, and more. And if you have an iPhone or other Apple product, enjoy seamless connection between the two, with features like iPhone Mirroring letting you view, control, and transfer content between Mac and iPhone.

This is the perfect deal to secure before Christmas. Get it from Amazon now.

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The DJI Mic 3 is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:20

SAVE $70: As of Dec. 11, the DJI Mic 3 is on sale for $259 at Amazon. That's a 21% saving on the list price.

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The DJI Mic 3 is back on sale at Amazon and if you create content, this is the deal for you. As of Dec. 11, this wireless microphone is down to $259 from $329, a saving of $70. Not only that, but according to camelcamelcamel, this is the best-ever price for this model.

This DJI mic setup is perfect for filming on the go as it's small enough to fit in a pocket or bag. So, whether it's travel vlogs or street interviews, it's nifty enough to take with you. It even supports pairing with up to four transmitters plus syncing with seven additional receivers if you need a group setup.

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The Mic 3 also benefits from adaptive gain control to keep audio clear in all settings. Anything from quiet areas to louder environments with lots of background noise, you'll be covered. And don't worry about losing connection in busy places; the dual-band anti-interference helps you keep a clean signal in crowded locations, and the built-in 32-bit float recording gives you a safety backup so you don’t lose usable audio.

And for anything wireless, battery life is important. With this mic, you'll get up to 28 hours of total recording time when everything is charged, so you're set for a full day of filming. It even has a quick five-minute charge feature that provides an extra two hours of use.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 11, 2025

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 11:20

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025:

AcrossPainter's protective garment
  • The answer is Nap.

"Toy Story 5" studio
  • The answer is Pixar.

Your answer to "Where were you at 9 p.m. last night?," perhaps
  • The answer is Alibi.

Tennis star Rafael
  • The answer is Nadal.

Solemn sound from a church bell
  • The answer is Knell.

DownDefeat soundly, in slang
  • The answer is Spann

Italian city with a fashion week
  • The answer is Milan.

Iron ___ (rust)
  • The answer is Oxide.

Small group of conspirators
  • The answer is Cabal.

Food for a baleen whale
  • The answer is Krill.

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

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

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