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The urgency and confusion of health care enrollment make it prime time for fraudsters. Experts share how to protect yourself from these common scams.View the full article

Acclaimed sports thriller "F1: The Movie" starring Brad Pitt is now available to stream on Apple TV. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer alongside Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton, the film casts Pitt as a veteran driver chasing one last shot at glory. According to Deadline, the film has surged to $629 million at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing Apple Original Film to date, and the biggest sports movie of the year. After premiering w

Health experts also reveal how air purifiers work to prevent illness and where you should put them in your home.View the full article

If A-spot stimulation doesn't mean much to you, the Pleasure Puff likely won't excite.View the full article

Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.View the full article

Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this December.View the full article

Step aside, Skywalker. This is more than just pod racing.View the full article

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 12.View the full article

Celebrations, performances and a lot of new games coming in 2026.View the full article

Time to rule the skies once again.View the full article

New and old adventures are coming for Lara Croft fans the next two years.View the full article

A second new class will also be included in the expansion, which focuses on the fight against Mephisto.View the full article

Time to go back to the Oldest House.View the full article

A new Star Wars adventure will take players back into the heyday of the Republic.View the full article

Tools for Humanity, the company behind the app, is seeking to expand its "real human network."View the full article

Rivian's details its plans to bring more AI and hands-free autonomous driving features to current and future R1 and R2 EV owners.View the full article

Android players can grab their devices and head back to the island.View the full article

The order creates an Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws, and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.View the full article

His reporting on a Stanford University president put Theo Baker on the map, but his upcoming book may cement his reputation as the rare young journalist willing to challenge Silicon Valley's startup machine.View the full article

Although Sonic is our top choice for ISPs in San Francisco, there are plenty of other strong options in the area.View the full article

For the first time, developers can embed Google's Deep Research tool, based on Gemini 3 Pro, into their own apps.View the full article

Apple is working on a smart home hub that will rely heavily on the more capable version of Siri that's coming next year. We've heard quite a bit about the hub over the last two years, but a recent iOS 26 code leak provides additional insight into what we can expect and confirms rumored features. Macworld claims to have access to an internal version of ‌iOS 26‌ that references several upcoming Apple devices, including the home hub. The site said that the code hints at these options:

Chicago has fast, reliable and affordable internet options galore. Here are our CNET's broadband experts' top picks.View the full article

The refined Google shopping feature now works without a full-body photo. Instead, it generates one virtually.View the full article

The Amazon-owned streamer has some of the best sci-fi shows around.View the full article

Just a month after introducing GPT 5.1, OpenAI introduced GPT-5.2, the next-generation model that will power its popular chatbot. GPT-5.2 is OpenAI's "most capable model series yet for professional knowledge work." GPT-5.2 is designed to help people get more done quicker. It's better at creating spreadsheets, building presentations, writing code, perceiving images, understanding long context, using tools, and completing multi-step projects. The new model offers improved general intellige

Anker is well-known for its charging accessories, including the Solix line of high-capacity power stations. Earlier this year, Anker came out with a new Solix C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station, which I've been testing for the last several months. The C1000 has your standard power station aesthetic, made from durable black and gray plastic. It has two handles at the sides, which makes it simple to distribute the weight across two hands, along with fan grilles and an LED display that show

I've tested dozens of Bluetooth boom boxes and portable party speakers. Here are my current top picks that really can crank the sound at your next fiesta, whether it's by the pool, at the beach or in the parking lot pre-game.View the full article

The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced today for lying about ‘experimental’ coins that blew a $40 billion hole in the crypto economy.View the full article

iPad users also won't need to go elsewhere for their AI needs.View the full article

Experts tell US lawmakers that a crucial spy program’s safeguards are failing, allowing intel agencies deeper, unconstrained access to Americans’ data.View the full article

At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men's access to hormones.View the full article

Parent company OpenAI says the new model is particularly suited for work-related tasks such as spreadsheets and coding.View the full article

Despite launching as a humanoid robot designed to help consumers around the house, 1X's NEO robots are heading to industrial use cases. View the full article

New York City has plenty of fast internet options, but these are the ones our CNET experts recommend.View the full article

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 12, No. 445.View the full article

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 12, No. 1,637.View the full article

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 12, #915.View the full article

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 12, No. 649.View the full article

After Netflix ended casting, a new era of instant-access content has arrived.View the full article

Apple should be able to collect a reasonable commission on purchases made using external links included in iOS apps, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled today (via Reuters). The U.S. Court of Appeals partially reversed sanctions imposed on Apple after Apple was found to have willfully violated an injunction in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle. Since April, Apple has been forced to let developers offer links to non-App Store purchase options in their apps, with no control over th

Santa Claus is coming... to the cloud? An AI version of the jolly old elf is available to video chat.View the full article

Graham & Walker’s Leslie Feinzaig and XYZ Venture’s Ross Fubini share the secrets for founders — and VCs — to make the most of the current fast pace of dealmaking.View the full article

Gremlins, Home Alone, and Sovereign are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.View the full article

Our favorite video doorbells will help you protect your home from porch pirates and unwanted visitors this holiday season.View the full article

The game is back on the Google Play Store, but another court decision is rolling back some of the developer-friendly changes on iOS.View the full article

Apple today released new firmware designed for the AirPods Pro 3 and the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2. The ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ firmware is 8B30, up from 8B25, while the AirPods Pro 2 firmware is 8B28, up from 8B21. There's no word on what's include in the updated firmware, but the AirPods Pro 2 and ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ are getting expanded support for Live Translation in the European Union in iOS 26.2, which is being beta tested and is close to release. The firmware could be related to t

Apple and Samsung have put plenty of health and fitness features into their latest flagship watches. Here is how they compare.View the full article

A spoofed email address and an easily faked document is all it takes for major tech companies to hand over your most personal information.View the full article

Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI.View the full article

Protect your home without the hassle of professional setup with the best DIY home security systems on the market, tested by our CNET experts.View the full article

The AirTag 2 will include a handful of new features that will improve tracking capabilities, according to a new report from Macworld. The site says that it was able to access an internal build of iOS 26, which includes references to multiple unreleased products. Here's what's supposedly coming: An improved pairing process, though no details were provided. ‌AirTag‌ pairing is already fairly simple, but there's room for improvement with the naming and emoji selection. Detailed ba

PlayStation Extra and Premium subscribers can play Skate Story now, as well as Assassin's Creed Mirage and more very soon.View the full article

In the past, users had to upload a full-body picture of themselves to virtually try on a piece of clothing. Now, they can use a selfie and Nano Banana will generate a full body digital version of them.View the full article

Taiwan’s digital payment infrastructure is tactile, decentralized, and completely distinct from China’s QR code-dominated model.View the full article

OpenAI just launched GPT-5.2, a frontier model aimed at developers and professionals, pushing reasoning and coding benchmarks as it races Google’s Gemini 3 while grappling with compute costs and no generator.View the full article

The new collaboration offers Prime members another way to game.View the full article

Google wants you to use its experimental GenTabs feature to plan your next trip.View the full article

Google Labs is testing a product that will work with your browser tabs to make web apps for you. View the full article

The ChatGPT-maker is releasing its “best model yet” as it faces new pressures from Google and other AI competitors.View the full article

Add a smart lock to your front door to upgrade your home security and simplify holiday hosting this season. Here are the best options I've tested.View the full article

And when it does, the AI assistant will roll out to every existing EV in its lineup, not just the next-generation versions of its R1T truck and R1S SUV. View the full article

Milly Alcock plays the heroine, Superman's cousin, and Krypto the Superdog is back.View the full article

CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian's vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities of rival automakers and AV companies.View the full article

Unai Emery's men go in search of a fifth win in the group phase as they travel to Switzerland.View the full article

Wilfried Nancy takes charge of his first European game for the Hoops as they welcome the Italian giants to Glasgow.View the full article

Runway debuts a physics-aware world model that simulates reality to train agents and power video, robotics and avatar applications.View the full article

At the same time, Disney has a new partnership to let OpenAI use its characters in its AI video tool.View the full article

Disney is hedging against the future. OpenAI is clearing a path for Sora. And together they've made a blueprint for how AI and Hollywood can move forward.View the full article

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We expect the update to be released by early next week. iOS 26.2 includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, such as a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more. Below,

From headphones to consoles, controllers and gaming keyboards, here are the top gifts to surprise the gamer in your life this holiday season.View the full article

Venture capitalists Ross Fubini (XYZ Ventures) and Leslie Feinzaig (Graham & Walker Ventures) pull back the curtain on how VCs build their own go-to-market strategies — not just how they evaluate startups, but also how they win over LPs and founders alike. In this episode of Build Mode, they share hard-won lessons from raising their […]View the full article

The 100-watt speaker has onboard Bluetooth and Ethernet.View the full article

These XR glasses are a theme park experience waiting to happen. I checked out Disney-backed startup Liminal Space's tech in person.View the full article

The factories live on; the joint venture will not.View the full article

The streaming giant's second immersive playground also lets you try your hand at surviving the Squid Game arena.View the full article

The 300-person startup hopes bringing designers aboard will give it an edge in an increasingly competitive AI software market.View the full article

Fears about AI data centers’ water use have exploded. Experts say the reality is far more complicated than people think.View the full article

Shazam today announced it is rolling out a new Popular Segments feature that reveals exactly which part of a song is most popular with listeners. For example, the image above shows that the given song was most discovered around 30 to 35 seconds into the track during the preceding week. This was the moment in the song when the most people asked Shazam to identify the song. More details about the feature:Shazam says Popular Segments will provide both listeners and artists with helpful

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have hit a new record low price of $199.00 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. This deal beats the Black Friday price we saw last month by about $20. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The ‌AirPods Pro 3‌ have 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2, better audio quality, a revised fit

Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This

The magazine said there was "no turning back or opting out' of AI's massive influence in 2025."View the full article

Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will "become a major customer of OpenAI," as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.View the full article

On Me raises $6 million for its digital gift card platform that lets users purchase cards categorized by interests rather than being restricted to specific retailers.View the full article

The carrier’s Connected Life platform, now available nationwide, lets AT&T customers easily set up a smart-home security system.View the full article

Samsung is hosting a new holiday event this week, and you can find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and home appliances. Many of these deals are the exact same all-time low prices we tracked during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. A new highlight of this event is Samsung's 4TB Portable

Apple is opening a new store tomorrow at The Shops at Blackstone Valley, an open-air shopping center in Millbury, Massachusetts, near Worcester. The store is set to open this Friday, December 12, at 12 p.m. local time. Apple is located next to fashion retailer Coach at the shopping center. The new store is a replacement for Apple's previous location at Solomon Pond Mall, in nearby Marlborough, Massachusetts. That location permanently closed on Wednesday, after more than 10 years of

You'll be able to create clips with your favorites from Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and more. Certain clips will also be available to watch on Disney Plus.View the full article

TIME Magazine has named the 'Architects of AI' its Person of the Year, who include Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Lisa Su, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis, and Fei-Fei LiView the full article

Control these smart lights with a voice command or a tap on your phone. Now that’s a Christmas miracle.View the full article

For a $200 phone, the latest Moto G has a lot going for it -- but there are some quirks that budget shoppers should keep in mind.View the full article

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.View the full article

Google is rolling out Gemini integration for its Chrome browser on iPhone and iPad, a move that brings AI feature parity with its web and desktop versions. The company teased built-in Gemini in Chrome for iOS in September, and the feature is now rolling out gradually across the United States. For Gemini to work in Chrome, you'll need version 143. When you've updated, make sure you're signed into your account, the browser language is set to English, and the app isn't in Incognito mode.

The founder of Freedom Chat said the company has reset user PINs and released a new version to app stores.View the full article

Porsche is preparing to bring full support for Apple's Digital Key to its new all-electric Cayenne and Macan models. The feature enables unlocking, locking, and starting the vehicle using an iPhone or Apple Watch via NFC, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Ultra Wideband. Digital Keys stored in Apple Wallet will continue to function even when an ‌iPhone‌ has run out of charge. Owners will be able to share access with up to seven additional users. Porsche was highlighted as an upcoming partne

Commentary: Apple's thin phone made several right choices to get its thin shape, but this one change makes it hard to stick to.View the full article

Opera today opened access to its agentic Neon browser, allowing anyone to subscribe to the app for AI power users. Opera Neon has been available in a closed "Founders" phase since it launched on October 2, but the waitlist has now been removed. Costing $19.90 per month, Neon aims to go beyond traditional browsing by using AI to execute tasks directly within the browser. Neon can open and close tabs, compare information across multiple sources, and complete transactions on a user's behal

Spoor's computer vision software can help wind farms, and other industries, track bird populations and migration patterns. View the full article

The biotech startup is betting that owners of abandoned oil wells will use the tech to squeeze energy out of their wells.View the full article