2025-12-12

Hoping for a better mortgage after the Fed cut interest rates? Don't hold your breath

The Fed cut interest rates again, but don't expect mortgage rates to follow suit. Here's why — and the factors that do move them [...]

2025-12-12

OpenAI just released its new GPT-5.2 model. Here’s what you need to know

Although there’s nothing revolutionary, there are meaningful upgrades. [...]

2025-12-12

Reddit sues Australia over underage social media ban

Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court aiming to overturn the country's under-16 social media ban, Reuters reported. The forum platform called the law contrary to Australia's constitution as it intrudes on free political discourse. It also argued that [...]

2025-12-12

Bored with your Windows 11 desktop? Microsoft is offering a free upgrade of handpicked themes from its store

Microsoft wants to make it easy to revamp your Windows 11 desktop by offering free curated themes in its store. [...]

2025-12-12

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 12)

It's another bumper week of new movies – and the odd new TV show release – on the world's leading streamers. [...]

2025-12-12

Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #1419)

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions. [...]

2025-12-12

NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #916)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles. [...]

2025-12-12

NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, December 13 (game #650)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. [...]

2025-12-12

Russia threatens to block all Google services in a 'soft squeeze' of US tech

Russia is considering a complete ban on Google services, according to a member of the State Duma's IT committee. This comes as part of a wider crackdown on foreign technology. [...]