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TL;DR: Bring home a MacBook Pro for just $429.99 (reg. $1,799) while supplies last.

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Looking for a laptop that can keep up with your demands? You can’t do much better than a MacBook Pro. Apple’s most powerful and portable device typically comes with a steep price tag. Luckily, this deal arrived just in time for the holiday season.

Right now, you can put a MacBook Pro under the tree for just $429.99 — 76% off its regular $1,799 price tag — while supplies last.

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The MacBook Pro was built to keep up with your busy life. A 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor has a 2GHz base speed with a boost up to 3.8GHz when you have a heavier workload, so all your multitasking needs are met.

All that power won’t weigh you down — this sleek silver laptop weighs just 3.1 pounds. It includes some of Apple’s most helpful features, like the Touch Bar, which offers customization and puts shortcuts at the top of your keyboard. A Magic Keyboard makes typing comfortable for hours, and True Tone technology on the 13.3-inch display adjusts to your lighting to help reduce eye strain.

This MacBook Pro offers 512GB of storage, so you have plenty of space to store files locally and download your must-have apps. And you won’t need to be tethered to an electrical outlet because a full charge lasts an impressive 10 hours.

You’re saving over $1,300 on this model thanks to its grade A refurbished status. That means it will arrive on your doorstep in near-mint condition with virtually no signs of prior use, while you score a deep discount.

Act fast to get a MacBook Pro for only $429.99 (reg. $1,799) while supplies last.

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The gifts don’t stop coming once December ends—at least not in the streaming world. Paramount+ has revealed its January 2026 lineup, and in addition to new seasons of popular shows and the premieres of several new original series—scripted and unscripted, we’re also getting a captivating docuseries and a slew of classic movies.

If you’re shopping for a 3D printer, you might have considered opting for an open-source model from a company that heavily leans into this philosophy. While it’s understandable that open-source printers might seem like the best choice, it’s not always a black-and-white decision.

'Twas the last weekend before Christmas, when all through the...okay, I'm not doing that. No one would blame you if you didn't read every single Android article published this week. Lucky for you, I've hand-picked five for you to check out—along with a cheat sheet of top headlines.

FiiO just announced the Snowsky Disc, a brand-new digital audio player that blends throwback CD style with serious modern audio guts. This device follows the success of the Snowsky Echo Mini and Nano players, but it offers a unique aesthetic twist that adds nostalgia.

Are you ready to take your Raspberry Pi out of the house for some outdoor adventures? This weekend, I’m taking a look at three fun Raspberry Pi projects that can track wildlife in your yard, capture star trails in the sky, and even let you know when a lightning storm is nearby.

You’ve probably customized your Android phone with a new launcher, swapped out the keyboard, and maybe even installed an icon pack. But you might be missing out on a tiny, powerful secret that could fundamentally change how you use your phone.

Instacart is set to pay $60 million in refunds to consumers after settling claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC claimed the company used deceptive tactics regarding advertised delivery prices and automatic subscription enrollment.

When veteran Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo talks, markets listen. That's because Kuo, based in Hong Kong, sits in the middle of Apple's Asia-Pacific supply chain; he knows all the vendors, sees the Apple gears in motion when any new iPhone is in the works, and is usually on the money.

In a new interview, Kuo says that the iPhone Fold — Apple's first smartphone with a folding screen — is real, and it's coming next year. But he also warns that the company is having a hard time building them fast enough to meet the likely massive demand. (Likely massive because ... c'mon. Foldable. iPhone.)

"Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to announce" in the second half of 2026, Kuo writes in his summary of the interview. "Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027. With limited supply and expected strong demand, the foldable iPhone could be facing shortages until at least the end of 2026."

SEE ALSO: Apple is reportedly working on 7 new iPhones. Here's all we know.

Translation: The iPhone-making machine in Kuo's part of the world, the one that the Cupertino company still relies on, isn't ramping up fast enough and doesn't have enough materials. So, a lot of customers are going to find they can't get the top item on their Christmas lists in 2026.

And that means we're looking at another iPhone 14 Pro/Max situation. That was where — as Kuo predicted at the time — many customers found them out of stock at the Apple store until 2023, despite an October 2022 launch.

That's not the only reason you might be disappointed by the iPhone Fold. The other reason: Its price tag.

Another analyst in the region pegged the likely cost at $2,399, which is on the high end of other analyst estimates. You could get at least two MacBook Air laptops for that price (and maybe even three with the M4 chip at current prices.)

That may be too much for many consumers, especially if the economy takes a post-AI bubble downturn. Which would mean diminished demand, which in turn would mean that if you really want to shell out all that scratch for an iPhone Fold, you might just have a chance of getting one in time to take candid shots with its cameras (two on the front, two on the back, according to the rumor mill) on New Year's Eve 2026.

Modern phones are beautiful feats of engineering. Many are also smudge magnets. It’s difficult to appreciate high-end industrial design through a thick coating of fingerprints and smears. Fortunately, a change in screen protector might be the only solution you need.

I'm not in a situation where I can really build a big home theater setup. I have limited space, and I don't think my neighbor would enjoy the sound of a bass beating against their wall at one in the morning.

2025 was supposed to be the end for Google Assistant on Android devices. Nine months ago, Google said Assistant would be fully replaced by Gemini “later this year.” The number of days left on the calendar is dwindling fast, but Assistant isn’t going anywhere just yet.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud web hosting platform which provides online services to millions of customers, has confirmed that Russian state actors have been attacking misconfigured customer edge devices for the past five years, according to a new update from the company.

Earlier this week, Amazon Threat Intelligence shared an update on the AWS website that detailed the years-long attack by a Russian cyber threat group. Amazon's team dissected the attack and discovered a link to a threat actor known as Sandworm, which is associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency.

Amazon’s telemetry reveals coordinated operations against customer network edge devices hosted on AWS. This was not due to a weakness in AWS, according to Amazon, but appear to be customer misconfigured devices. 

"The campaign demonstrates sustained focus on Western critical infrastructure, particularly the energy sector, with operations spanning 2021 through the present day," CJ Moses of Amazon Threat Intelligence said in the post.

SEE ALSO: Amazon is throwing one more sale to close out the year — save during the Super Saturday sale

According to Amazon, the attack focused on "energy sector organizations across Western nations, critical infrastructure providers in North America and Europe, and organizations with cloud-hosted network infrastructure." Amazon says the campaign targeted "'low-hanging fruit' of likely misconfigured customer devices," which likely enabled the attacks to continue on for so long.

Moses says that this attack "represents a significant evolution in critical infrastructure targeting" and calls it a "tactical pivot where what appear to be misconfigured customer network edge devices became the primary initial access vector, while vulnerability exploitation activity declined."

SEE ALSO: Russia's advanced robot human immediately face plants at debut

Basically, according to Amazon, there isn't any AWS exploit to patch as bad actors are weaponizing misconfigured devices on the end of AWS' customers. Amazon says it has notified affected customers. Going into the new year, Amazon is urging its customers to monitor and audit network devices and remain vigilant as attacks are ongoing.

UPDATE: Dec. 19, 2025, 5:54 p.m. EST This post has been updated throughout to make it clear that AWS was not a victim in this attack and the coordinated operation did not occur due to a weakness in AWS. It appears to be customer misconfigured devices.

TikTok brought the TikTok Awards to the U.S. for the first time this year — and after attending the underwhelming show in person, I'm not totally convinced it should happen again.

The night was a total disaster: full of tech mishaps, hot mics, and an ever-growing absent crowd.

The red carpet itself looked promising at first. Creators like Yasmine Sahid, Ashby Florence, Alexis Nikole Nelson, and Janette Ok walked the carpet, and there was no shortage of TikTok-famous faces. But the reach stopped there. You might have expected the main cast members from I Love LA, a show deeply rooted in TikTok culture, to make an appearance. Not to mention, there weren't very many celebrities beyond the FYP bubble — despite the fact that actors and musicians use the app constantly to promote their work. Of course, not everyone attends a carpet, but the absence was curious.

Then came the delay. The show started nearly an hour late. Inside the venue, rumors spread quickly that we were waiting on Paris Hilton, but once she got comfortable — trailed by an entourage fit for royalty, including one person whose sole job seemed to be holding a light inches from her face — we still didn't start.

That's when it became obvious where the real problem was.

All around the room, tech crew members dressed head-to-toe in black scrambled in the back of the venue. The screens weren't working, which is a catastrophic issue for any award show, but especially for one built entirely around short-form video.

"We are running a little late because this is quite a powerful room. You are so powerful because you blew out our screens," Kim Farrell, the global head of creators at TikTok, told the room of restless creators before the show finally began. (A TikTok spokesperson confirmed to Mashable that a "venue-specific electrical issue" affected the on-site screens, resulting in the delay.) The relief didn't last long.

Almost every presenter's bit relied on those screens. La La Anthony, hosting alongside Ashby Florence (who was seated in the crowd), opened the show with an interaction that required La La to show her For You Page on the big screen. Without it, the moment landed awkwardly — confusing for viewers watching at home and uncomfortable in the room.

And that set the tone.

Ashby, to her credit, carried the night. Her crowd work was charming, quick, and genuinely funny, and she managed to inject life into moments that otherwise would have completely stalled. I hope she was paid extraordinarily well, because she was doing the work of an entire production team.

Rei Ami and Ashby Florence fire off a Labubu cannon. Credit: Phillip Faraone and Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for TikTok

Once it became clear the screens weren't coming back, most presenters didn't adjust their scripts at all. They continued gesturing toward blank screens while audio from unseen montages played. Tefi Pessoa's presentation for Video of the Year worked regardless, but when the award went to Bretman Rock, he wasn’t there to accept it, which was another recurring issue. Roughly a third of the winners weren't in the room.

That absence may have something to do with how the night felt less like a celebration and more like a very long advertisement.

Every award was, of course, tied back to TikTok, but the show was cluttered with sponsor integrations — Carl’s Jr., e.l.f. Cosmetics — and awards branded for TikTok-owned tools. There was a CapCut award instead of a general editing category. TikTok Shop presented an award. It was TikTok giving TikTok Awards to TikTok, and while all award shows are commercial at some level, this one felt especially on the nose.

As the night went on, more and more people quietly left their seats and the venue altogether. There were no seat fillers, so the empty chairs became impossible to ignore. Despite repeated reminders about an upcoming Ciara performance, the room was probably 15 percent empty by the time she finally took the stage.

The princess is here to save us. Credit: Phillip Faraone and Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for TikTok

To be fair, Ciara performed, and she absolutely delivered. Between her performance and Ashby’s relentless effort to keep things fun, the night stayed afloat. But just barely.

When Keith Lee accepted the Creator of the Year award, the tone in the room shifted. Lee was visibly emotional, and TikTok announced a $50,000 donation to Feeding America in his honor. It was a rare moment of sincerity in an otherwise uneven night. And it underscored how creators should be awarded for their work — they entertain us, make us laugh, help us learn, and inspire us. These kinds of creator-led award shows should exist. The Webby Awards and the Shorty Awards play a role in uplifting short-form content and its creators, for instance. But this attempt from TikTok fell short.

And maybe that's because it broke its own unwritten rule. The platform that thrives on spontaneity and creator culture instead opted for moments that felt designed for clips, rather than genuine connection.

Earlier in the evening, before the show began, Mashable asked creators on the red carpet what their word of the year would be. Merriam-Webster had just announced "slop" as its official word of 2025, and we wanted to see what the Extremely Online would have to say. La La Anthony said "change." Alexis Nikole Nelson chose "bold." Kelsey Anderson said, "Period." Tan France went with "C U Next Tuesday" (the actual word, not the phrase). And Ashby offered the most painfully accurate word of all: "conundrum."

After being inside that room all night, though, Merriam-Webster might've nailed it the first time.

Amazon loves to throw a sale. This year we had Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March, Prime Day in July, Prime Big Deal Days in November, and to close out the year, there's a Super Saturday Sale on Dec. 20. It's a last-minute opportunity for shoppers to do some Christmas shopping while saving a buck.

During the sale, Amazon is clearly marking products that will arrive by Christmas. Plus, plenty of items are available for same-day delivery, too. Hopefully, that means you won't be caught waiting for your gifts by the front door on Christmas Eve.

Amazon has provided a sneak peak of the savings to come but these deals are only available to Prime members. Here's what to expect during Amazon's Super Saturday sale.

Amazon Super Saturday savings

During the Super Saturday sale, Amazon seems to be focusing on beauty and fashion deals. Some of the highlights will include:

• Up to 50% off Charlotte Tilbury Calm Bliss Eau de Parfum

• Up to 49% off Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler in Thyme Green

• Up to 40% off Crayola Art Set for Kids

• Up to 33% off T3 Aire 360 Multi-Styler & Blowout System 

• Up to 30% off Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand

• Up to 25% off Touchland SWEET RUSH Body and Hand Mist Essentials Set

• Up to 20% off Away Medium Checked Luggage in Cloud Gray and Ted Baker Women’s ICON Tote

• Up to 15% off Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Face Moisturizer and Vince Camuto Knee High Boots

More Amazon Super Saturday savings

In addition to the savings on products, Amazon is offering up to 20% off gift cards. And did you know Amazon has a bounty of travel deals. During the sale find savings up to 35% off Disney Cruises, 30% off Avis car rentals, and $30 off experiences booked through Tripadvisor.

How to join Amazon Prime

To shop Amazon's Super Saturday sale, there's one catch — you need to be a Prime member. Membership costs $14.99 a month and in addition to sale access, enjoy the benefit of same-day, one-day, or two-day delivery. Visit Amazon to join.

SAVE $120: As of Dec. 19, get the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Wireless Bass Bundle for $99.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $229.98. That's a discount of 57%.

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Looking for an affordable way to upgrade your home entertainment center? A great way to stream your favorite content and improved audio is a good way to do that. Amazon has a deal you won't want to miss ahead of the holidays. This is a home entertainment deal you won't want to pass up.

As of Dec. 19, get the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Wireless Bass Bundle for $99.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $229.98. That's $120 off and a discount of 57%.

SEE ALSO: The best soundbars for upgrading your home entertainment

This bundle comes with the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Roku Wireless Bass, both things you can use to enhance your TV viewing routine significantly. First off, the Roku streambar is a soundbar you can use to add some excellent audio to your favorite shows and movis. It gives you seamless streaming options and simple setup that lets you attach a soundbar to your TV setup effortlessly.

Then, the Wireless Bass adds the booming sound you need to pair with your audio to feel every vibration that's happening onscreen. Connect it via Bluetooth to add some simple but effective bass no matter where you set your Streambar up. Plus, everything is controlled via one remote to make things even simpler.

If you're ready for great audio that doesn't take long to set up (or cost an arm and a leg), grab this bundle while it's still available.

SAVE $500.99: As of Dec. 19, you can get the 16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $439, down from $939.99, at Walmart.

16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $439 at Walmart
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If you have a college student in your life who's still lugging around a heavy, dying laptop (or if you’re tired of waiting 10+ minutes for your own computer to wake up), it’s time for an upgrade. A solid laptop is one of those "treat yourself" purchases that actually pays off every single day, especially when it’s fast enough to handle everything from thesis papers to high-res streaming without making those loud, high-wind cries for help.

SEE ALSO: We tested over 30 laptops in 2025. Here are the 12 best for every budget and use case.

Right now, you can get the 16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $439, down from $939.99, at Walmart. You'll also get up to four months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade, and up to three months of AppleTV for free with your purchase.

This is a "Next Gen AI PC," meaning it has a dedicated AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with 50 NPU TOPS built to handle smart features like Microsoft Copilot+ without slowing down. The 16-inch 2K display is a huge step up from the grainy screens you usually see at this price, and the battery lasts for up to 16 hours and 45 minutes of video playback, which is a literal lifesaver if you're jumping between classes or coffee shops all day.

It's peak holiday season, and while you may or may not have already had your fill of the classic theatrical movies (Die Hard, anyone?), I thought you might be keen on a little Christmas cheer, documentary-style.

SAVE $100: As of Dec. 19, get the LG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV for $896.99. That saves you $100 off its $996.99 list price for 10% savings.

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We're declaring winter as TV season. When it's cold outside, you want to be inside, not to mention there's plenty to watch. Over the holidays, it's time to gather around watching family favorites like Home Alone. For sports fans, it's the thick of NBA season and NFL playoffs. Not to mention, awards season kicks off on Jan. 11 with the Golden Globes on CBS and Paramount+. So if you're looking to upgrade your TV, we found a deal that arrives in time for Christmas.

The LG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV is down to $896.99 as of Dec. 19. That's the lowest price ever on the TV that delivers 4K resolution with crisp OLEDs. This deal at Amazon saves you $100 off its $996.99 price tag. Not only will it save you 10% off, but it'll arrive before Christmas, too.

The LG B5 Series is a next-level TV. It comes with 4K pictures, powered by OLEDs. It has Perfect Black and Perfect Color technology for the most accurate displays, not to mention Dolby Vision gives it a cinematic boost. This LG TV's big selling point is its new AI features that automatically detect what you're watching and improve the picture and sound settings.

Get the LG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV for $896.99 at Amazon and with Prime, it'll arrive before Christmas.

The Samsung SmartThings platform now supports Matter 1.5, bringing it up to the latest version of the smart home industry standard. That means you can now connect cameras over Matter.