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SAVE 38%: As of Dec. 8, you can get the Roborock Saros 10R for $999.99, down from $1,599.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and $600 in savings.

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I can’t believe I’m writing this, but we’re still seeing Black Friday prices across multiple categories. So, if you’re on the hunt for a premium robot vacuum, now’s the time to whip out your wallet because we’re not sure just how long Amazon’s going to gift us with these discounts.

SEE ALSO: I tested 25 robot vacuum and mop combos and found 6 that actually scrub

Right now, you can score the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum-mop combo for just $999.99, down from $1,599.99. That’s a $600 price cut, and just $100 more than this model’s record-low price.

Leah Stodart, our Senior Shopping Reporter and vacuum expert, says this vacuum is an absolute beast for two key reasons: First, it delivers 22,000 Pa of HyperForce suction. That’s nearly double the power of most competitors, so pet hair literally doesn’t stand a chance. (Stodart lives with shedding cats and says the cleaning consistency on dry debris and kitty litter is "incredible.")

Second, it’s smart enough to clean the corners of your walls, too. Its FlexiArm Riser Side Brush and Mop automatically extend to reach edges and 90-degree corners. (A “normal” robot vacuum could never.) Plus, the self-cleaning dock handles all the maintenance — it washes the dual-spinning mops with hot water and dries them with hot air, so you can mop your floors every day without worrying about bacterial buildup or unpleasant odors from dirty mop pads.

If you don't know how to deal with them, network issues are one of those things that can get extremely annoying. The worst part? You don't even know what's causing it. Over the years, I've been using these Windows network commands to troubleshoot most issues with ease.

The nominations for 2026 Golden Globes have arrived, and One Battle After Another is poised to win big.

SEE ALSO: Critics Choice Awards nominations 2026: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' take a commanding lead

Paul Thomas Anderson's ambitious epic picked up nine nominations, the most of any film this year. Following close behind with eight is Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value. Other major contenders include Ryan Coogler's Sinners (seven nominations) and Chloé Zhao's Hamnet (six nominations).

On the TV side, The White Lotus earned the most nominations with six, while Adolescence nabbed five. Other top contenders include Only Murders in the Building and Severance, with four nominations apiece.

Check out the full list of Golden Globes nominations below. The awards ceremony will air live on CBS and on Paramount+ on Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another

Best Motion Picture – Animated

Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle
Elio
Kpop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain
Zootopia 2

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Avatar: Fire And Ash
F1
Kpop Demon Hunters
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Sinners
Weapons
Wicked: For Good
Zootopia 2

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

It Was Just An Accident – France
No Other Choice – South Korea
The Secret Agent – Brazil
Sentimental Value – Norway
Sirāt – Spain
The Voice of Hind Rajab – Tunisia

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama 

Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Jennifer Lawrence — Die My Love
Renate Reinsve — Sentimental Value
Julia Roberts — After The Hunt
Tessa Thompson — Hedda
Eva Victor — Sorry, Baby

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Joel Edgerton — Train Dreams
Oscar Isaac — Frankenstein
Dwayne Johnson — The Smashing Machine
Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Wagner Moura — The Secret Agent
Jeremy Allen White — Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Cynthia Erivo — Wicked: For Good
Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti — One Battle After Another
Amanda Seyfried — The Testament Of Ann Lee
Emma Stone — Bugonia

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
George Clooney — Jay Kelly
Leonardo Dicaprio — One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
Lee Byung-Hun — No Other Choice
Jesse Plemons — Bugonia

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

Emily Blunt — The Smashing Machine
Elle Fanning — Sentimental Value
Ariana Grande — Wicked: For Good
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan — Weapons
Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture 

Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
Paul Mescal — Hamnet
Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Adam Sandler — Jay Kelly
Stellan Skarsgård — Sentimental Value

Best Director – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Guillermo Del Toro — Frankenstein
Jafar Panahi — It Was Just An Accident
Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao — Hamnet

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Jafar Panahi — It Was Just an Accident
Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell — Hamnet

Best Original Score – Motion Picture 

Alexandre Desplat — Frankenstein
Ludwig Göransson — Sinners
Jonny Greenwood — One Battle After Another
Kangding Ray — Sirāt
Max Richter — Hamnet
Hans Zimmer — F1

Best Original Song – Motion Picture

“Dream as One” — Avatar: Fire and Ash

“Golden” — Kpop Demon Hunters

“I Lied To You” — Sinners

“No Place Like Home” — Wicked: For Good

“The Girl in the Bubble” — Wicked: For Good

“Train Dreams” — Train Dreams

Best Television Series – Drama 

The Diplomat
The Pitt
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio

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

Adolescence
All Her Fault
The Beast In Me
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
The Girlfriend

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

Kathy Bates — Matlock
Britt Lower — Severance
Helen Mirren — Mobland
Bella Ramsey — The Last of Us
Keri Russell — The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus

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

Sterling K. Brown — Paradise
Diego Luna — Andor
Gary Oldman — Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo — Task
Adam Scott — Severance
Noah Wyle — The Pitt

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

Kristen Bell — Nobody Wants This
Ayo Edebiri — The Bear
Selena Gomez — Only Murders In the Building
Natasha Lyonne — Poker Face
Jenna Ortega — Wednesday
Jean Smart — Hacks

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

Adam Brody — Nobody Wants This
Steve Martin — Only Murders in the Building
Glen Powell — Chad Powers
Seth Rogen — The Studio
Martin Short — Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White — The Bear

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

Claire Danes — The Beast in Me
Rashida Jones — Black Mirror
Amanda Seyfried — Long Bright River
Sarah Snook — All Her Fault
Michelle Williams — Dying for Sex
Robin Wright — The Girlfriend

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

Jacob Elordi — The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Paul Giamatti — Black Mirror
Stephen Graham — Adolescence
Charlie Hunnam — Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jude Law — Black Rabbit
Matthew Rhys — The Beast in Me

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television 

Carrie Coon — The White Lotus
Erin Doherty — Adolescence
Hannah Einbinder — Hacks
Catherine O’Hara — The Studio
Parker Posey — The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood — The White Lotus

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television 

Owen Cooper — Adolescence
Billy Crudup — The Morning Show
Walton Goggins — The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs — The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman — Severance
Ashley Walters — Adolescence

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

Bill Maher — Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Brett Goldstein — Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
Kevin Hart — Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
Kumail Nanjiani — Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
Ricky Gervais — Ricky Gervais: Mortality
Sarah Silverman — Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

Best Podcast

Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard
Call Her Daddy
Good Hang With Amy Poehler
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Smartless
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As someone who replaced my PC with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, I use my phone more than most—and gestures are a vital part of how I make it all work. Here are some of the gestures that make using a Samsung phone feel faster, many of which are so easy to overlook, you might never discover them at all.

Regardless of the online platform you use to track time for your personal or team projects, you can’t deny that you’re not in control of that platform. If Clockify or Toggl go down tomorrow because of a glitch or scheduled maintenance, you can’t access them or your data until they come back online. That’s why the most reliable and private platform is always the one you can host yourself and have total control over. Let me show you how you can do exactly that.

Blink, the Amazon-owned company known for its affordable smart home security cameras, just announced a big upgrade to its camera software. Do you ever wish your cameras were a bit more descriptive with alerts and notifications? If so, you'll be happy to hear about these new features.

In its latest report, Hinge found that singles are using AI to date — and they're getting in on the trend. Earlier this year, the dating app introduced AI-driven prompt feedback to help users write better profiles.

Now, Hinge is launching Convo Starters, another AI feature that seeks to help daters break the ice.

SEE ALSO: How to refresh your Hinge account

Convo Starters, which offers daters personalized tips for starting a conversation based on a potential match's prompt responses and photos, will appear when a user sends a like to someone else.

Daters will see three unique tips, each encouraging them to ask questions, share ideas, or express their opinions. The Convo Starters are optional, and users can also enable or disable the feature in their settings. Users will also write a message in their own voice.

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"We've heard from daters that not knowing what to say can hold them back from sending a comment at all," Hinge's president and CMO, Jackie Jantos, stated in a press release shared with Mashable. "With Convo Starters, we're easing that pressure. By offering gentle guidance grounded in someone's profile, we're helping daters start thoughtful, genuine conversations that show real interest — and bring them one step closer to a great first date."

Given that Hinge also recently found that Gen Z daters have more trouble initiating a deep conversation than millennials, this new feature tracks.

The AI-powered feature is available in the U.S. today. In addition to using generative AI, Convo Starters also utilizes insights from Hinge's research team and behavioral scientists, as stated in the press release.

Hinge pointed out that both Convo Starters and Prompt Feedback don't provide copy-and-paste responses for singles, as part of the app's AI principles of transparency, authenticity, and equity.

Hinge isn't the only app baking AI into its app. Before it rebranded to Bumble BFF, Bumble for Friends launched a similar feature to Convo Starters — AI icebreakers — back in 2023. And Tinder is testing an AI matching feature called Chemistry, set to launch next year.

TL;DR: A MacBook Pro can be yours for only $399.97 (reg. $1,580) now through Jan. 11.

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Hoping to find a powerful laptop under the tree this year? This amazing deal on a MacBook Pro lets you be your own Santa this year — dropping the price from $1,580 to just $399.97 while supplies last.

Just in time for the holiday season, a feature-packed MacBook Pro can be yours for a fraction of the usual price. This model in particular combines performance and portability. It weighs just 3.1 pounds while offering all the power of a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with a 2GHz base speed to keep up with your multitasking.

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Like to keep your important files within reach? This MacBook Pro offers 512GB of SSD so that you can store things locally with plenty of space. A 13.3-inch Retina display delivers stunning visuals no matter what you’re up to, with Apple’s True Tone Technology that adjusts screen color for improved visibility and reduced eye strain.

Type comfortably with the Magic Keyboard, and enjoy easy access to shortcuts to streamline your workflow with the Apple Touch Bar on top. When you need to connect, this device has four Thunderbolt 3 ports. You’ll also enjoy a layer of security with the Touch ID, and 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.

You’re saving a small fortune thanks to this model’s grade A refurbished rating, which means it will arrive on your doorstep in near-mint condition while you enjoy the deep discount.

This MacBook Pro is just $399.97 (reg. $1,580) now through Jan. 11.

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TL;DR: Give your PC a total refresh with this lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199).

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You can’t get much for $10 nowadays. It’s not enough to buy you lunch or get you a ticket to the movies, but it is enough to get your PC a total refresh. If you have a dusty old computer lying around, you can revamp it with this affordable Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license — now just $9.97 (reg. $199).

Though it seems like a small act, giving your PC a new operating system totally revolutionizes your device. Installing Microsoft Windows 11 Pro gives a computer a new lease on life, as this particular operating system was made with the modern professional in mind.

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Curious what’s new with Windows 11 Pro? This operating system is geared toward improving your daily workflow, with features like a seamless interface, a more powerful search experience, snap layouts, and seamless redocking.

This operating system also offers some tools that will save you money in the long run — like access to Microsoft Teams to help you communicate with coworkers. You’ll also have Microsoft Copilot right on your desktop — with no subscription required — which can help you with your daily tasks like changing settings, summarizing web pages, or opening apps.

This license includes Azure AD, Windows Sandbox, and BitLocker device encryption. You’ll also enjoy improved cybersecurity, with features like biometric logins, encrypted authentication, and enhanced antivirus protection.

Get a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for only $9.97 (reg. $199).

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SAVE OVER $100: As of Dec. 8, the PlayStation 5 Pro is still marked down to its best price of $648.99 at Amazon. This is $101 off its list price of $749.99.

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Black Friday featured some great PlayStation deals, and while many of them have ended by now, lucky shoppers can still take advantage of a select few lingering around at different retailers. The PlayStation 5 Pro is among the best, still marked down to its best price of $648.99 at Amazon after the seasonal sale event.

This deal saves you $101 on the PlayStation 5 Pro's usual price of $749.99. This is the deal price it was sitting at during Cyber Monday. It may not stay live for much longer though, so it's worth acting fast if you've been hoping to upgrade to this powerful PS5.

SEE ALSO: The best video games of 2025

The PlayStation 5 Pro is a console with quite a lot of features packed into it, including advanced ray tracing capabilities. It's able to reach higher frame rates than the original PS5, with support for both 60Hz and 120Hz displays, and it can make games shine on a 4K TV with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, which up-scales visuals for crystal clear picture without having to sacrifice more demanding effects like reflections. It also comes with a 2TB SSD, which offers plenty of storage for your favorite games, a DualSense wireless controller, and even comes with the delightful Astro's Playroom pre-installed.

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Unfortunately, the PlayStation 5 Pro does not come with a disc drive. That has to be purchased separately. If you don't mind having a digital-only console or you're happy to buy the disc drive, this deal is worth jumping on before it's gone for good.

If you're shopping for more gaming items ahead of the holidays, check out our roundup of 50+ gift ideas that gamers would actually want as gifts to see some of our recommendations this year.

BEST PRICE: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $142.57 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over and out, but there are still lots of opportunities to save right now. Particularly if you're interested in trading cards. We've come across a number of heavily discounted Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering sets, including popular booster boxes.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $142.57 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price on this box. Collectors, this is your chance to score cards featuring your favorite characters and master Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed game mechanics.

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This heavily discounted set contains 30 Play Boosters, each with 14 cards and at least one shiny Traditional Foil card and 1–4 cards of rarity "Rare" or higher. If you're lucky, you could also get special cards featuring beautiful borderless alternate art.

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The annual Streamer Awards announced its 2025 winners on Saturday, with the best streamers taking home the gold.

Held in a ceremony at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre, the awards saw creator IShowSpeed taking home the all-important Streamer of the Year award, the second time in a row after taking out last year's title. Meanwhile, CaseOh landed Gamer of the Year, and Cinna took out The Sapphire Award for best female or marginalised gender streamer of 2025.

SEE ALSO: The Mashable 101: The creators shaping the internet in 2025

Kai Cenat took home multiple awards including Best Just Chatting Streamer, best Streamed Event for Streamer University, Best Marathon Stream for Mafiathon 3, and Best Collab for LeBron James' appearance mid-marathon in which the Los Angeles Lakers star gave the streamer a haircut live.

Producer, rapper, and Twitch streamer PlaqueBoyMax took home Best Music Streamer and Best Streamed Series for In the Booth, while YouTuber and Twitch streamer Emiru landed Best Creative Arts Streamer. Specific gaming categories saw League of Legends streamer Caedrel winning Best MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) Streamer, while Peak took out Stream Game of the Year.

From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable covers the creators shaping digital culture today. Meet The Mashable 101, our list of the internet’s most exciting voices; and explore our other series, on how creators are building their platforms; on the gear they swear by; and on the trends of today and tomorrow.

And the bolded winners are...

The Streamer Awards 2025Best Music Streamer

• ddg

• ariathome

• kaysan

• plaqueboymax

• kriss_drummer

Best Creative Arts Streamer

• igumdrop

• rosedoodle

• dizzykitten

• barleytheburr

• emiru

Featured Video For You Morgan Jay knows exactly what he’s doing Best RolePlay Streamer

• fanum

• officermesser

• lord_kebun

• legendsofavantris

• kaysan

Best MOBA Streamer

• keshaeuw

• knekro

• nix

• caedrel

Best Brand Partner

• Cash App

• Gamer Supps

• AT&T

• Red Bull

Hidden Gem Award

"Recognising a growing streamer averaging under 200 viewers this year."

• ijustlovepuzzles

• moohoodles

• sinaheh

• broxh_

• dragtrashly

Best Battle Royale Streamer

• clix

• faide

• aussieantics

• ninja

• realkatieb

Best Fighting Game Streamer

• eskay

• brawlpro

• sajam

• lilypichu

Best MMORPG Streamer

• pikabooirl

• sodapoppin

• xaryu

• anniefuchsia

Best Speedrun Streamer

• lilaggy

• zfg1

• bluesr

• pezzzy

Best Sports Streamer

• angryginge13

• jankyrondo

• cashnastygaming

• flight23white

• runthefutmarket

Best Minecraft Streamer

• tubbo

• pangi

• goodtimeswithscar

• couriway

• feinberg

Best Marvel Rivals Streamer

• flats

• bigpuffer

• bogur

• timthetatman

• supertf

Best FPS Streamer

• theburntpeanut

• ohnepixel

• bijusan

• aspen

Best Strategy Game Streamer

• • northernlion

• • roffle

• • jynxzi

• • pchal

Best Reality Streamer

• stableronaldo

• rayasianboy

• thetylilshow

• deshaefrost

• adapt

Best IRL Streamer

• extraemily

• chloe__irl

• ishowspeed

• christinaandamber

Best Vertical Live Streamer

• marcsebastianf

• lasstishen

• kreekcraft

• thatzestybestie

From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage and meet the Mashable 101 to discover the internet’s most exciting voices.

Stream Game of the Year

• Expedition 33: Clair Obscur

• Peak

• R.E.P.O.

• Schedule 1

• Marvel Rivals

Best Content Organization

• hololive

• OSCS

• AMP

• FaZe Clan

Best International Streamer

• tumblurr

• squeezie

• anyme023

• totaamc

• loud_coringa

Best Stream Duo

• lacy and marlon

• cdawg and ironmouse

• jasontheween and sakurashymko

• arky and yugi2x

• agent00 and extraemily

Best Stream Collab

• plaqueboymax x fred again

• kaicenat x lebron james

• cinna x zelina vega

• pokimane x katseye

Best Marathon Stream

• Speed Does America - IShowSpeed

• FaZe Subathon - FaZe Clan

• Stream for Humanity - AmineMaTue

• Mafiathon 3 - kaicenat

Best Streamed Event

• Streamer University - kaicenat

• Streamer Games - Ludwig

• Streamer Prom - funnymike

• GP Explorer 3 - squeezie

• Bingo Brawlers - captain_domo

Best Streamed Series

• Fortnite Friday - connoreatspants

• In the Booth - plaqueboymax

• Alveus Tours - maya

• Let Her Cook - Sydeon

• Caretakers - YourRAGE

Best VTuber

• kenji

• chibidoki

• ironmouse

• theburntpeanut

• mori calliope

Best Variety Streamer

• caseoh_

• agent00

• lirik

• vinesauce

• squeex

Best Just Chatting Streamer

• xqc

• lydiaviolet

• joe_bartolozzi

• jasontheween

• kaicenat

Rising Star Award

"Streamer who began the year with under 1,000 average viewers and has shown rapid growth and huge potential for the future."

• averageharry_

• reginald

• realkatieb

• marlon

• sakurashymko

Best Breakout Streamer

"Streamer who experienced explosive growth in the past year, establishing themselves amongst the top streamers and as one of the most talked-about names in streaming."

• vanillamace

• 2xrakai

• ddg

• adapt

• wendolynortizz

League of Their Own

"Streamer who creates truly one-of-a-kind content, pioneering a niche or category that no one else does, a creator who is simply in a league of their own."

• theprimeagen

• studytme

• maya

• thestockguy

Streamer's Choice Award

"Voted by streamers at the show themselves, this award honors the streamer they most enjoy watching."

• jasontheween

Legacy Award

"Awarded to a legend who has contributed a great deal to and has had a profound impact on the streaming industry - a career achievement award."

• doublelift

The Sapphire Award

"Recognizing the best female or marginalized gender streamer of 2025, this award goes to a streamer who shines against the odds in a male-dominated industry and has excelled in entertaining at the highest level this past year."

• emiru

• wendolynortizz

• extraemily

• cinna

• vanillamace

Gamer of the Year

• ohnepixel

• caseoh_

• theburntpeanut

• summit1g

• jynxzi

Streamer of the Year

• plaqueboymax

• ishowspeed

• extraemily

• kaicenat

• jasontheween

Meet The Mashable 101: the creators keeping the internet interesting. From meme-makers to movement-starters, these are the people powering our timelines today.

Whatever the occasion that has you looking for dad gifts (Father's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah), stay far away from clichés like whiskey stones and pocket knives. Unless your dad is an avid tie collector and seriously *lives* for ties, then avoid this played-out gift too. Instead, the best gifts for dads say, “I see your hobbies and I respect them." We've even got some unique ideas you may not have seen before. (We have two words for you: Fire. Harpoon.) From the latest gadgets from Apple, Sony, and Vizio to hip menswear finds, we think you'll find something your old man will love.

Tesla's 2025 holiday update is here, and it's one of the biggest we've ever seen.

The company typically rolls out a big update ahead of the December holidays, and this year was no exception. The 2025 holiday update, which is rolling out "shortly," is a mix of fun, games, and some very interesting new driving and navigation features.

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The biggest new feature in the bunch is Grok with Navigation Commands. According to Tesla, "Grok can now add & edit navigation destinations, becoming your personal guide." To use this feature, you'll have to set Grok's personality to "Assistant."

There's a couple of other navigation improvements, including the ability to set your navigation favorites, including Home and Work, by simply dropping a pin on the map. Furthermore, suggested destination will now show up based on your recent trips and habits (only when you're parked, though).

Finally, navigation now offers optional automatic high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane routing. According to Tesla, if you choose this option in Navigation, "your route will automatically select the carpool lane when eligible, based on time, location, passenger count & road restrictions."

"Select" Tesla Superchargers are getting a 3D site map. Credit: Tesla

As for charging, you'll now be able to set charge limit per location – pretty useful if you always charge to a certain level at certain locations, such as at home or at work.

Also, some Tesla Superchargers will get a 3D view which you can access by tapping "View Site Map." The view shows a detailed layout of the Supercharger stalls, so you can pick the space you like as you drive towards the Supercharger.

As is typical for Tesla holiday updates, a lot of the new stuff is just pure fun. New features include the Tesla Photobooth, allowing you to take selfies with the car's inner camera and add filters, stickers, and emojis, with the ability to share the photos from your Tesla app.

Well, why not? Credit: Tesla

There's also a Santa Mode, which turns your car into Santa's carriage, a new light show called Jingle Rush, and more customization of your Tesla avatar, including window tints, custom wraps, and license plates (I shudder to think what my Tesla avatar will look like after my daughter finds this feature).

No more boring, uniform colors! Credit: Tesla

The update brings a new game called the ISS Docking Simulator, allowing you to try your hand at docking your spacecraft with the International Space Station, using controls based on actual interfaces used by NASA astronauts.

Other new features of note include Live Activity on the iPhone when your car is in Dog Mode, with periodic photo snapshots of your vehicle's interior, and live updates on temperature, battery, and climate conditions inside the car. Dashcam clips now include more details, like speed, steering wheel angle, and self-driving state.

Buddy's looking fine over there. Credit: Tesla

There's also a number of minor new features, including the ability to add Spotify tracks to queue from the search screen, and the ability to enable or disable your wireless phone charging pads.

SEE ALSO: Tesla launches cheaper Model 3 in Europe

As always, feature availability depends on region and on your car; older vehicles probably won't get all of the updates listed above.

Tesla didn't say when the update is coming, except that it's rolling out shortly.

SAVE $70: As of Dec. 8, the 11-inch iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) is on sale for $279 at Amazon. This is $70 off its list price of $349.

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The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you're still on the hunt for gifts, there are thankfully quite a few deals worth exploring right now at select retailers. Some are even offering discounts on high-end products like tech from Apple.

The 11-inch iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) is very close to its lowest-ever price at Amazon. As of Dec. 8, the 11-inch iPad (A16 chip, 128GB, WiFi) is discounted to $279 at Amazon. This is a $70 discount from its retail price of $349. Now is a great time to grab it if you've had it on a holiday season shopping list.

SEE ALSO: From AirPods to espresso machines, everything the Mashable shopping team bought during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025

This iPad is worth the investment as well. We consider it the best option on a budget, noting that it "doesn't possess the flair of the Pro or Air, but it is a testament that Apple can still produce good entry-level tech." This model comes with 128GB of storage, providing you with plenty of space for your favorite apps, and features the A16 chip, which offers a nice performance boost.

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Its 11-inch Liquid Retina display makes color and detail really shine on the screen, and features like True Tone help adjust the display so you can comfortably view it under any kind of light. If it sounds like the kind of tablet you've been looking for, now is a great time to take advantage of this deal on the 11-inch iPad while it's still available at Amazon.

Looking for more gift ideas to grab before the holidays? Have a look through our breakdown of the 60+ best Christmas gifts for 2025 to see some of our top recommendations.

SAVE UP TO $23.71: Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution Booster Box is down to $243 at TCGplayer including shipping, saving $6.99 on Amazon's price. But the big saving here is the Phantasmal Flames Booster Box sitting at $259.96 at TCGplayer, saving a massive $23.71 over Amazon's price.

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For the sake of $6.99, it's worth getting the quick one-day Amazon prime shipping for the Mega Evolutions Booster Box. But if you're happy to wait and have more change in your pocket, hit up TCGplayer to save a bit more.

Plus if you're a TCGplayer subscriber, you get free delivery and 1% cashback on all purchases, which goes to 3% after being a member for one year. It doesn't sound like a lot, but if you're constantly buying, that store credit adds up. Plus nine times out of ten, TCGplayer's merchants are cheapest as they follow market value trends.

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I love everything about Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames, but if I can get a good saving I'm going to take it. By buying from TCGplayer right now you're saving $23.71 over Amazon, so it's a no-brainer.

Never heard of TCGplayer? It's the U.S. benchmark for valuing single cards and sealed products for multiple TCGs, and it's owned by eBay so it's trustworthy. Like its big brother, TCGplayer has seller feedback and reviews available, with power sellers often wearing the TCGplayer recommended seller badges for added consumer confidence. And you can see up to 12 month's worth of value and pricing history including the current market value of whatever you're buying, which means you can make solid and well-informed buying decisions.

The best chase cards from Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

Honestly, this is how to launch a new generation of Pokémon TCG, and Mega Evolution is by far the best gimmick for me out of the mainline Pokémon games. Here's the top five chase cards from Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames, including up-to-date value information and links through to TCGplayer to catch them for yourself:

1. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $595
   Market price: $603.05
   Most recent sale: $599.99

2. Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $429
   Market price: $443.45
   Most recent sale: $441

3. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $385.70
   Market price: $397.22
   Most recent sale: $385.70

4. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $289.99
   Market price: $311.23
   Most recent sale: $305

5. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $190
   Market price: $210.26
   Most recent sale: $204

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a California native.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for December 8, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: To pressure someone

• Green: California staples

• Blue: Texan athletes

• Purple: Major cities

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Goad, with "On"

• Green: Famous streets in Los Angeles

• Blue: Member of a Dallas pro sports team

• Purple: European capitals minus second-to-last letter

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 #911 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Goad, with "On": EGG, PUSH, SPUR, URGE

• Famous streets in Los Angeles: MULHOLLAND, RODEO, SUNSET, VINE

• Member of a Dallas pro sports team: COWBOY, MAVERICK, STAR, WING

• European capitals minus second-to-last letter: MINK, PARS, ROE, SOFA

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 8, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're good with words.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 8, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 8, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Grammatically speaking

The words are related to language.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe speaking terms.

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 Parts of Speech.

NYT Strands word list for December 8

• Noun

• Article

• Verb

• Parts of Speech

• Adjective

• Conjunction

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!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a Thanksgiving meal.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 8, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for December 8, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A savory sauce.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

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...

GRAVY

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 8, 2025

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

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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

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 Monday, Dec. 8, 2025:

Across___ Mahal

• The answer is Taj.

"Everything must go!" event

• The answer is Sale.

Deadly snake with fangs that fold upward

• The answer is Viper.

Netflix crime drama set in the mountains of Missouri

• The answer is Ozark.

W, on a map

• The answer is West.

DownSpanish small plates

• The answer is Tapas

Ding on a phone, e.g.

• The answer is Alert.

Meanie face

• The answer is Jerk.

Shoebox number

• The answer is Size.

Oath

• The answer is Vow.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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 the latest Mini Crossword.