Archive for December 2019

But we're not here to take sides, and we're not going to argue. We just want to gather all the wholesome Twitter reactions to our hero and rising star, Babu Frik. Enjoy these Frik-kin' tweets.

It's unavoidable. Babu Frik is a Disney marketing dream

Good morning to no one except Babu Frik, the greatest character from #RiseofSkywalker

I want merchandise. I want a Disney ride. I want videogames. Milk this for all it’s worth like a 90s boybandpic.twitter.com/8O1oFiGn2s

— Brianna Wu (@BriannaWu) December 24, 2019 Read more...

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This Lenovo tablet doubles as a smart display, and right now it's on sale for less than $200

TL;DR: The award-winning Lenovo Smart Tab P10 is currently on sale on Amazon for less than $200. It keeps waffling between a couple of different prices, but the last time we checked, it was listed at $194.46 — that's 44% off its usual retail price of $349.99.

Every once in blue moon, the Mashable Shopping team comes across a product on Amazon that gives us what can only be described as an acute case of "pricing whiplash." First it's on sale for amount A. It sells out minutes later, then comes back in stock at amount B when we refresh the page. Then it's back at price A upon another refresh, etcetera, etcetera, rinse and repeat. Read more...

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Get ready for New Year's Eve with wine delivered straight to your door

TL;DR: Try a new wine with Winc and get 35% off your first four bottles.

The countdown to New Year's has begun. If you're one of those brave souls who likes to have people over for the celebration, you know it's more complicated than it looks. There's a lot that goes into the preparation before glasses can be clinked.

One thing you'll definitely need to have in stock is alcohol. Luckily, Winc is around to save you the trip to the liquor store.

Winc is a subscription service that delivers bottles straight from the vineyard to your doorstep. You start by taking a quiz so they can learn more about your palate and then send you stuff you haven't tried before but will actually like. Read more...

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Spotify suspends political ads — for now

What political street fight? I can't hear you over the sound of my free tunes.

Spotify will suspend political advertisements beginning in 2020, the company confirmed in a new report from Ad Age.

The ban will take effect on Spotify's ad-supported tier, and on exclusive and original podcasts (but not external podcasts that already have ads embedded in them).

The new policy doesn't mean the Republican National Committee's calls to action will be gone from your Trap Tunes 2020 playlist forever. Spotify is instead pausing the practice until it determines that it has better systems in place to ensure these ads abide by its terms; basically, that they're not full of damaging lies. Read more...

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Anything can be a treat thanks to this wholesome meme

2019 is almost over and all the extremely online people who've endured a year of the emotional roller coaster that is Twitter.com deserve to indulge in one last pure and wholesome meme.

You remember the "cats can have little a salami, as a treat" meme that Mashable called "the best kind of meme" back in November? Well, it's back to help us close out the decade. And this time, it's being used in all sorts of contexts.

In the final days of the year, Twitter users have decided that nearly anything can be a little treat. Jimmy can eat little a world, for instance. You can go see Little a Women in theaters. And anyone on holiday break can have little a REM sleep. The possibilities are endless. Read more...

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Did Netflix stop working on your old Roku? These new models are all on sale.

TL;DR: Select Roku media players are currently on sale at Walmart and Amazon for up to 31% off.

Notice anything off about your old Roku player this month? More specifically, did an error message interrupt your attempts to stream The Witcher and season 2 of You on Netflix?

That's no fluke, unfortunately: As of Dec. 1, the popular streaming service no longer works on the first two Roku models "due to technical limitations." (The same goes for select smart TVs that are a couple of years old.)

So does this mean you'll never find out what happens to Geralt of Rivia and Joe "Are you John Mayer?" Goldberg? Au contraire, dear Mashable reader: Several new Roku devices are on sale at Walmart and Amazon right now, meaning you can upgrade your existing (i.e., outdated) media player for cheap. All of them offer access to more than 500,000 movies and TV episodes and support the latest streaming platforms, not just Netflix — and yes, that includes Disney+ and Apple TV. Read more...

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Dyson is here to make sure you stay warm this winter

TL;DR: Stay warm and cozy with Dyson Hot + Cool fans for up to 31% off.

If the heat in your home just isn't cutting it (hello, landlords who decide when the heat should turn on), take control and bring in a heating device you know you can trust.

Amazon has a few Dyson fans that can switch between heating and cooling on sale. So even if you have the opposite problem and too often feel like you're melting, you can take control and get cooled down with these, too.

Grab a fan that works with Alexa for $155 off or one that also acts as an air purifier for $126 off.

Check out all your deal options below (and get year-round use with these): Read more...

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Think the iPhone's camera bump is big? Samsung's Galaxy S11+ could beat it.

We're just a few weeks away from the likely unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S11 and S11+ (or S20?) and a big leak has revealed, well, one hell of a bump.

This round of leaks comes from Twitter user @OnLeaks (via 9to5Google) and if it's accurate, then lots of folks will be talking about the ginormous, domino-style camera bump on the Galaxy S11+.

Next up, the #GalaxyS11Plus...😏
It appears the renders I shared one month ago were based upon a first stage prototype which had different rear camera layout.
Here an updated render based upon the latest prototype I got and which depict what I assume is the final configuration..pic.twitter.com/IhUWdQh9JN

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) December 27, 2019 Read more...

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This is the best way to give cash as a gift without being totally boring

Giving cash as a gift? Boring. Impersonal. And let's be honest, it's kind of a copout for when you don't know what to get somebody.

But if you're going to give cash, do it right. Twitter user @TwoClawsMedia is showing us how.

None of the kids wanted toys for Christmas this year, they just wanted cash. Understandable, but cash as a gift, while practical, always feels impersonal, so I made special packaging. Went over well pic.twitter.com/urXVCHtDyW

— Donnachaidha O’Chionnaigh (@TwoClawsMedia) December 26, 2019

He explained on Twitter that the kids in his family wanted cash for Christmas. "Understandable, but cash as a gift, while practical, always feels impersonal, so I made special packaging." Read more...

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U.S. auto safety agency to probe fatal Tesla crash in Los Angeles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said late on Tuesday it will investigate a fatal Dec. 29 Tesla Inc crash in Los Angeles that killed two people.

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U.S. auto safety agency to probe fatal Tesla crash in Los Angeles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said late on Tuesday it will investigate a fatal Dec. 29 Tesla Inc crash in Los Angeles that killed two people.

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FAA probes clusters of mysterious drones flying over Colorado

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into nighttime sightings of unidentified drones flying in formation over rural northeastern Colorado and southwest Nebraska over the last two weeks, the agency said on Tuesday.

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Protesters burn security post at U.S. Embassy in Iraq in new foreign policy test for Trump

Protesters angry about U.S. air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, setting off a confrontation with guards and posing a new challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Monday, December 30, 2019

Wyze: Data Leak Exposes 2.4 Million Customers - PCMag.com

Wyze: Data Leak Exposes 2.4 Million Customers PCMag.com
Smart camera maker Wyze hit with customer data breach CNN
After latest hack, experts say smart home security systems stink at securing data Digital Trends
Wyze data breach may have exposed 2.4 million users personal information WFLA
Wyze Confirms Two Unprotected Databases Potentially Exposed 2.4 Million Customer's Data Tom's Hardware
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Alleged Galaxy S10 Lite user manual leaks hinting at key design changes, features - 9to5Google

Alleged Galaxy S10 Lite user manual leaks hinting at key design changes, features 9to5Google
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite and S10 Lite roundup: Release date, prices, renders, features, and more Android Police
T-Mobile Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ now being updated to Android 10 TmoNews
Leaked Galaxy S10 Lite user manual confirms new design and features BGR
1440p and 1080p Battery Test, see if there is a big difference Android Community
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Netflix's top series, movies of 2019 reveals audience's penchant for crime - NBC News

Netflix's top series, movies of 2019 reveals audience's penchant for crime NBC News
'Murder Mystery' tops Netflix's most-popular titles of 2019 CNN
‘Murder Mystery,’ ‘Stranger Things 3’ top Netflix 2019 releases New York Post
'Murder Mystery' Is Most Popular Netflix Title in 2019 Hollywood Reporter
Netflix reveals most popular shows of 2019 WGHP FOX 8 Greensboro
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NFL teams slash staff on 'Black Monday.' Here's who's out - CNBC

NFL teams slash staff on 'Black Monday.' Here's who's out CNBC
NFL coaching tracker: Latest news, developments NFL.com
Freddie Kitchens is ONE and DONE in Cleveland | NFL Monday QB CBS Sports
NFL Black Monday 2019: Coaches, GMs fired this season SB Nation
NFL Black Monday: Why head coach firings can cost teams for years Fox Business
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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories

Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.

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3 Months After Heart Attack, Sanders' Doctors Say He's 'Fit' To Be President - NPR

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Epic redistricting battles loom in states poised to gain, lose House seats - POLITICO

Epic redistricting battles loom in states poised to gain, lose House seats POLITICO

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Hong Kong to end year with multiple protests, kick off 2020 with big march - Reuters

Hong Kong to end year with multiple protests, kick off 2020 with big march Reuters
Will 2047 Be the End of Hong Kong as We Know It? Bloomberg
Hong Kong police accuse protesters of inciting youth crime Washington Post
Hong Kong's year of protest set to continue into 2020 Al Jazeera English
China Holds Military Drills in Hong Kong As Big Protests Planned for New Year Newsweek
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Cleveland Browns request to interview two top NFL coordinators - Dawg Pound Daily

Cleveland Browns request to interview two top NFL coordinators Dawg Pound Daily
Colin reacts to Browns firing Freddie Kitchens, 49ers proved they're best in NFC | NFL | THE HERD The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Cleveland Browns players react to firing of Freddie Kitchens: We need leadership cleveland19.com
5 things that went wrong for the Cleveland Browns in 2019 Dawg Pound Daily
Browns fire Freddie Kitchens. We are asking you, what now? The Athletic
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Winter storm heading East ahead of New Year's Eve - CBS Evening News

Winter storm heading East ahead of New Year's Eve CBS Evening News
'Difficult or impossible travel': Winter storm wreaks havoc from Midwest to Northeast USA TODAY
NH DOT crews working to keep highways clear as storm hits NH WMUR-TV
How much snow did we get? Find totals here Grand Forks Herald
Total Weather Alert: 2-day storm bringing several inches of snow, mixing to end 2019 WMTW Portland
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Winter storm dumps snow and rain ahead of New Year's Eve - NBC News

Winter storm dumps snow and rain ahead of New Year's Eve NBC NewsView full coverage on Google News

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Kim Jong Un asks military for 'offensive measures' as Trump deadline nears - New York Post

Kim Jong Un asks military for 'offensive measures' as Trump deadline nears New York Post
What is Kim planning on denuclearisation talks? Al Jazeera English
Kim Jong Un calls for measures to protect North Korea Politico
Four Non-Campaign Stories to Watch in 2020 Wall Street Journal
North Korea: Kim Jong Un urges party to take "offensive measures" to ensure country's sovereignty, security CBS News
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Hands-On With Salt's Apple TV Remote Replacement - Mac Rumors

Hands-On With Salt's Apple TV Remote Replacement Mac Rumors

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Le'Veon Bell responds on social media after Jets coach Adam Gase's puzzling quote - CBS Sports

Le'Veon Bell responds on social media after Jets coach Adam Gase's puzzling quote CBS Sports
Jets' Adam Gase -- Talked with Le'Veon Bell about improvements for next season ESPN
Jets coach Adam Gase on Le'Veon Bell: “You can ask Joe tomorrow” SNY
5 Players Jets should bring back in 2020 New York Daily News
Adam Gase doesn’t answer when asked if he wants Le’Veon Bell back NBCSports.com
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Texas church shooter wore wig and fake beard, says security head who shot him

A gunman wearing a wig and fake beard raised immediate suspicion when he walked into a church service in Texas before opening fire with a shotgun and killing two people, a volunteer security member who shot the assailant said on Monday.

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Trump's latest call with Putin raises more questions than it answers - CNN

Trump's latest call with Putin raises more questions than it answers CNN
Kremlin posts readout of Trump-Putin call Fox News
Russian court jails 2 terrorism suspects arrested on US tip Washington Post
Putin's next aggression | TheHill The Hill
Vladimir Putin weighs future options as he marks 20 years in power cleveland.com
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GOP Senator Ted Cruz Says It's 'Certainly Possible' That 'a Couple' Republicans Will Vote to Remove Trump - Newsweek

GOP Senator Ted Cruz Says It's 'Certainly Possible' That 'a Couple' Republicans Will Vote to Remove Trump Newsweek
Trump impeachment: The case for letting senators vote secretly (opinion) CNN
What’s Mitch McConnell’s endgame in shaping the Senate impeachment trial to benefit Trump? The Washington Post
The impeachment impasse Washington Examiner
2019 political 'person of the year': Nancy Pelosi | TheHill The Hill
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The Best Movies to Watch on New Year's Eve - Lifehacker

The Best Movies to Watch on New Year's Eve Lifehacker
Ryan Seacrest Prepares for BTS Mania Ahead of New Year’s Eve Times Square Celebration Variety
New Year’s Eve 2020: How to Watch, Who’s Performing, Ball Drop Rolling Stone
Jessie James Decker Talks 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' & How Much Coffee She'll Need to Stay Awake Till 2020 Billboard
BTS Arrives at JFK in Unique Travel Outfits Ahead of New Year’s Eve Performance Footwear News
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‘Cats’ Is A Box Office Bomb That Looked, On Paper, Like A Safe Bet - Forbes

‘Cats’ Is A Box Office Bomb That Looked, On Paper, Like A Safe Bet Forbes
'Cats' Box Office Bust: Why Families Rejected the Movie Hollywood Reporter
Is "Cats" No Longer Up Purr Consideration in the Oscars Race? NewNowNext
Things Are Not Going Well for Cats Jezebel
$100 million loss: 'CATS' won't land on its feet, according to report myCentralOregon.com
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2019 Orange Bowl odds: Florida vs. Virginia picks, predictions from top expert who's 5-1 on Gators games - CBS Sports

2019 Orange Bowl odds: Florida vs. Virginia picks, predictions from top expert who's 5-1 on Gators games CBS Sports
Florida vs Virginia college football picks and Orange Bowl predictions Covers.com
Florida vs. Virginia: Orange Bowl time, TV channel, preview, prediction NCAA.com
Virginia vs. Florida: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, game time, TV channel CBSSports.com
CFT Previews: Capital One Orange Bowl NBCSports.com
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Steve Tisch pushing for more say in Giants' football decisions - New York Post

Steve Tisch pushing for more say in Giants' football decisions New York Post
Giants fire coach Pat Shurmur, keep GM Dave Gettleman ESPN
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch denies friction with John Mara, but says he will become ‘more involved’ in day-to- New York Daily News
New York Giants needed to move on from Pat Shurmur | Pro Football Talk | NBC Sports NBC Sports
New York Giants Defense Must Return to the 4-3 Last Word on Pro Football
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Ousted Renault-Nissan boss Ghosn leaves Japan for Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn, the ousted boss of the Renault-Nissan carmaking alliance who was awaiting trial in Japan on charges of financial misconduct, flew into Lebanon on Monday evening, several newspapers reported.

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Huawei's 2019 revenue to jump 18%, forecasts 'difficult' 2020

Huawei Technologies on Tuesday said its full-year revenue would likely jump 18% in 2019 to 850 billion yuan ($121.72 billion), lower than its earlier projections, as a U.S. trade blacklisting curbed growth and disrupted its ability to source key parts.