A decade ago, staying safe online felt pretty straightforward. You slapped on some antivirus, tried not to click anything promising free smartphones, and hoped your inbox did not explode with weird gift card links. Now the internet feels like the wild west, only with fewer cowboy hats and more AI-generated nonsense. Voice clones, pixel perfect fake stores, scam SMS storms, spoofed calls, and deepfake everything. Antivirus is still important, sure, but it helps protect only part of the field.That shift is why anti-scam tools have quietly become the gear every Aussie household needs. Maybe you are the family IT help desk. Maybe you are a parent who would really prefer their kid not hand over the family bank details for free ImaginaryGameBux. Or maybe you are just over the constant digital shenanigans. Either way, scams have become the thing most likely to smack you right in the daily life. And unlike malware, scams do not attack your device. They go straight for your judgement.The rise of scams that look scarily legitThe ACCC keeps pointing out how many billions Aussies lose to scams each year (spoiler: 2.7B in 2023) and the crooks are getting way too good at it. Forget the bad spelling and dodgy logos of the past. Modern scams look sharp and move fast. Some look cleaner than the sites they are copying. Relying on pure gut instinct now feels like trying to fight a bushfire with a water pistol.This is where real-time scam detection steps up. Instead of waiting for you to click something silly, the smart tools help jump in the moment a dodgy call, message, or website wanders into your general vicinity.Meet the new guard: Real-time scam defenceScam Protection Pro inside Norton 360 Advanced is a good example of how the game has changed. It keeps an eye on your calls, texts, emails, and browsing sessions, scanning for the sneaky tells that give modern scams away. And because scam attempts now appear in every corner of your digital life, having something that never clocks off makes more sense than trusting yourself to spot a fake toll payment SMS at 6am before your coffee even hits.Text message scams are the worst. Safe SMS uses AI to help pick the dodgy ones. Those fake parcel notices are too sharp these days and honestly, a filter is more reliable than your half-awake brain.Fake websites are another sneaky hazard. Scam sites can pop up and disappear before lunch. Safe Web helps check sites before you hit them and throws a warning if a site is suspicious.Even phone calls have gone weird. AI-generated voices and spoofed numbers can mimic banks, retailers, or even your mates. Safe Call helps spot the red flags before picking up, using its AI to block scam calls and label incoming ones as scam, spam or a verified business.Stopping scams is only half the jobA scam is rarely a one hit annoyance. A single convincing phishing page can turn into identity theft, a financial mess, or ongoing headaches that last long after that risky click.That is why extra layers matter. Dark Web Monitoring helps let you know if your personal information shows up on the dark web. Financial Monitoring can help spot dodgy transactions before they go too far. And if identity theft does happen, having identity restoration specialists on hand to guide you is a lot better than trying to figure out the whole thing solo at the kitchen table with a cold cuppa and a decimated stress ball.Even normal life chaos can cause problems. Losing your wallet is not just annoying. It can very quickly become an identity theft free for all. Stolen Wallet Assist helps guide you on how to cancel and replace your cards.Kids and the rest of modern lifeFamilies get a bit of help too with Parental Control features. Being able to set limits, block sketchy content, and see what they are watching gives you a bit of peace without hovering like a drone.Of course, the basics still come with Norton 360 Advanced. Antivirus, malware protection, Windows PC Cloud Backup, and a VPN for more private browsing on public Wi Fi. And five devices per plan is solid for most Aussie households.Why antivirus alone is not enough anymoreIn 2025, threats do not always smash through the front door. Sometimes they sneak in through your voicemail or a text message that looks perfectly normal until it is not. Antivirus helps protect your system. Anti scam tools help protect you.And with scammers using AI to copy voices, whip up convincing emails, and throw together fake storefronts in minutes, that extra layer is not a luxury anymore. It is basic survival gear.Circling back 360 to the pointAntivirus helps keep your devices safe. Anti scam tech helps keep your decisions safe. Both matter in a digital world where trickery is quick, clever, and absolutely everywhere.Real-time malware protection, identity-theft protection, financial alerts, data backups, and parental controls all sit under the Norton 360 Advanced roof. It helps give Aussie households a proper safety net without turning your online life into homework.More on Norton 360 Advanced here.

Tesla has found itself in hot water, and it isn’t due to a recall or cratering sales numbers for a change. On Tuesday, a judge in California issued a ruling that slaps Tesla with a 30-day suspension from doing business in the state over Tesla's use of the term "Autopilot" to market its driver assistance systems. The ruling goes into effect on Jan. 15; however, Tesla will have 60 days to either stop using the term Autopilot or make certain changes to the system.Tesla, for its part, says sales will continue uninterrupted. Earlier this week, the company also reposted a video on X showing a Tesla robotaxi driving in Austin, Texas with no drivers or passengers present in the vehicle at all, along with the tongue-in-cheek comment, "Just saying." This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. According to court documents, the California DMV believes that the name “Autopilot” and Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving Capability” (FSD) do not accurately describe the level of autonomy with which the car can drive itself. The DMV filed a complaint, which demanded that Tesla change the names of its advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in order to more accurately describe their capabilities. This assertion is based on the NHTSA’s Levels of Automation system, where Level 0 vehicles have no autonomy and Level 5 vehicles are fully autonomous. Autopilot and the Full Self-Driving Capability are both rated at a Level 2, and the court says that they should’ve been at Level 3 or higher to have earned their names, so to speak. The ruling now requires Tesla to either implement changes to bring its driver assistance systems up to Level 3 or stop using the term Autopilot.Judge Juliet E. Cox, who presided over the complaint, agreed with the DMV, issuing a 30-day stay of business for Tesla. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Tesla responded by openly stating that it intends to ignore the court order.“This was a ‘consumer protection’ order about the use of the term ‘Autopilot’ in a case where not one single customer came forward to say there’s a problem,” Tesla posted on X.Per TechCrunch, the judge foresaw this potential pushback and stated that the “DMV’s authority to regulate vehicle advertising does not depend on evidence that any particular advertising has deceived or harmed any person.” This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. If Tesla doesn't take mitigating action within 60 days of the order going into effect, the ban will hold, and Tesla will face additional penalties for continuing to sell cars in the state.Tesla’s loss in court is the latest in several cases in 2025 that involve crashes or deaths from the use of Autopilot. In July, the family of Naibel Benavides filed suit in Miami, Florida, after the driver died while driving an Autopilot-equipped Tesla. The jury in that suit rather quickly found Tesla to be liable and ordered Tesla to pay over $240 million in damages. This was the first such court case where Tesla was found at least partially liable for an automobile accident involving Autopilot. However, emerging evidence suggests that driver-assisted and autonomous vehicles may be safer overall than traditional vehicles.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch 2 isn't quite a new Mario Maker game, but it'll do until one comes along.On Jan. 15, the popular Switch version of the real-time town management series will be getting a $4.99 Switch 2 upgrade for those who already own it on Switch. This will coincide with a pretty substantial free update to both the Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions of New Horizons. (Check out our previous coverage of Animal Crossing's first update in years.)After watching a hands-off demo of the update courtesy of Nintendo, I can confirm everything seems as advertised; The Switch 2 version has sharper visuals and deeper multiplayer features, and the free update provides a bunch of goofy new things to do on your island, like themed hotel rooms for guests. The thing that stood out the most: how it uses the Switch 2's mouse controls, which have been under-utilized by just about every game on the new console so far. SEE ALSO: 'Metroid Prime 4: Beyond' is the 'Metroid' you want 90 percent of the time How mouse controls could rejuvenate Animal Crossing on Switch 2 The demo I saw only briefly focused on mouse controls, but that wound up being the most impactful part of the whole presentation for me. I've been waiting for a game to really justify why Nintendo included mouse functionality at all on Switch 2. Metroid Prime 4 came the closest, but even that is more comfortable to play with a controller, in my experience. Mouse controls, so far, have felt like a gimmick.The mouse features in Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2, from what I can tell, work exactly how you'd want them to. The most obvious application is in interior decoration. You can use the mouse cursor to drag and drop objects around rooms as you see fit, rather than having to do so with an analog stick. This allows for greater precision and more efficiency in the decoration process, and it's a total slam dunk no-brainer once you see it in action. This is so much better than using a controller. Credit: Nintendo The mouse is not just for picking up and placing single objects. You can actually drag the cursor over an entire bundle of elements and move them all at once. For example, if you want to take an entire living room set (including both furniture and the carpet underneath the furniture), just drag the mouse over all of those things, and it'll let you move them all at once. You can also use the mouse controls to draw designs for shirts and whatnot, which could be a massive boon to the creative side of Animal Crossing.I'm not the biggest Animal Crossing guy (I bounced off of New Horizons after a week or two), but seeing this in action made me want to give it another shot. Being able to quickly and intuitively decorate and design using the Switch 2's mouse could breathe new life into a game that hasn't gotten any substantial feature updates in four years. More talented folks than me will definitely be able to use it to create awesome-looking houses or fashionable shirt designs, after years of doing so on controllers. It's a small thing, overall, but it could wind up being the best part of the Switch 2 version of Animal Crossing. It also gives me hope that Nintendo will find smart ways to incorporate it into other future games. Like, say, a game where you make your own Mario levels.

As they're trying to absorb news about the impending sale of iconic studio Warner Bros., Hollywood found itself stunned again when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that it would stream the Oscars for free on YouTube beginning in 2029.The Academy, which has hosted the glittering awards ceremony honoring film achievement since 1929, touted the move as a win for global movie fans."YouTube will help make the Oscars accessible to the Academy’s growing global audience through features such as closed captioning and audio tracks available in multiple languages," the Academy announced in a press statement. SEE ALSO: The Oscars announces new rules for using AI. Sort of. The Academy Awards will be available for free viewing on YouTube, not just for YouTube TV subscribers in the U.S. Other related Oscar events, like the nominees' luncheon, the technical awards ceremony, and red carpet coverage, will also be available on YouTube. The Academy's partnership with YouTube — owned by Google parent company Alphabet — will also enable digital access to certain exhibitions from AMPAS' brick-and-mortar Los Angeles museum and provide resources to digitize part of the museum's massive collection of celluloid artifacts.The Oscars currently air on Disney-owned ABC and its streaming channel, Hulu, and will continue until the 100th Academy Awards ceremony in 2028. Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on Jan. 22, 2026, with the ceremony taking place in Los Angeles on March 15. SEE ALSO: The 25 best movies of 2025, and where to stream them

Match Group, the conglomerate that owns dating apps Tinder and Hinge, knew a serial rapist was on those apps — and recommended him as a match to women anyway, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.Stephen Matthews, a Denver-based cardiologist, was convicted of drugging and/or sexually assaulting 11 women between 2019 and 2023, and sentenced to 158 years to life in prison in October 2024. A bombshell investigation by The Markup and the Pulitzer Center's AI Accountability Network, reported in February, revealed that women had reported Matthews on apps like Hinge, but that he was still allowed to remain on the app. SEE ALSO: Report: Match Group dating apps conceal assault cases "Match Group fails to have effective systems to institute bans not only within its products, but across products when abusers migrate from one product to another," the new complaint says. The action has been brought by six women against IAC, Inc. (which owned Match until 2020), Match Group, Hinge, Tinder, and Matthews himself. The suit claims that Match Group began receiving complaints about Matthews drugging and raping women via Hinge no later than September 2020, and that Match "knowingly continued to welcome Matthews on its apps" despite learning its products "were facilitating his rape spree."The six plaintiffs are women whom Match Group apps recommended to Matthews, and vice versa. Five were drugged and raped after Matthews matched with them on Hinge, and one on Tinder, the suit states. In September 2020, one of the women reported her incident with Matthews on Hinge the day after it occurred. Hinge Trust and Safety confirmed receiving her report — yet in January 2021, Hinge recommended Matthews to the same woman, the suit alleges. She reported him again, and warned Hinge that it was introducing "a potential threat to other women within the Hinge community."Hinge Trust and Safety confirmed it received her previous report, the suit says. It also assured her Hinge already banned Matthews and that he'd be banned again, and responded by saying it was taking steps to ensure he'd be permanently banned. But Matthews concurrently used Tinder."For the three years that followed, Match Group was armed with knowledge that Matthews was raping its members, yet it continued to give Matthews full access to its products and recommended Matthews to other members and other members to him for in-person romantic encounters," the lawsuit states. It also says Matthews used his real name, the same photographs and descriptions of his job, and the same phone number for his profiles.Matthews was arrested in March 2023 after one woman reported him to the Denver police. Nine more women came forward to the police with similar allegations dating back to 2019.A website called matchgrouplawsuit.com has been set up by the plaintiffs' counsel, encouraging other survivors of Matthews to get in touch. "Any report of sexual assault or violence is heartbreaking and deeply concerning," a Match Group spokesperson told Mashable. "Safety is foundational to the trust our users place in us and is critical to the success of our business, which is why we have a comprehensive suite of safety tools in place and continue to invest heavily in this area." The spokesperson continued: "We are committed to strengthening our safety efforts, building innovative new technology, and working closely with industry partners to help protect our users. We will always look for ways to improve our systems and help our community stay safe both online and when they connect in real life."If you have experienced sexual abuse, call the free, confidential National Sexual Assault hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or access the 24-7 help online by visiting online.rainn.org.

"Say hi, Dusty Do-gooders!" Brennan Lee Mulligan is back with a new season of Dimension 20 on Dropout. It's called Gladlands. This time, it seems the inspiration point is Mad Max: Fury Road, where a lack of water has doomed inhabitants to a live in sun-scorched wasteland, full of desperation and feral fashion choices. Witness them! SEE ALSO: Brennan Lee Mulligan talks 'Dimension 20: Cloudward, Ho!'s breakout NPC Who will we witness enter the dome for this new season? Well, Dropout's been teasing the cast with reveals on their Instagram ahead of release. Returning with new characters are Ally Beardsley, Oscar Montoya, Zac Oyama, and Jacob Wysocki. And making their debuts in the dome are Vic Michaelis and Kimia Behpoornia. Together, they'll roll out a new season with seven episodes full of fun, magic, and mayhem. Dimension 20: Gladlands is set to premiere on Dropout on Jan. 7, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday for six weeks. Each episode will be accompanied by an in-dome Adventuring Party talkback, released the following day on Dropout.

The state of Texas is taking on Chinese tech companies.This week the office of controversial Texas attorney general Ken Paxton filed lawsuits against TV manufacturers Sony, LG, Samsung, TCL, and Hisense for allegedly using Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology to covertly screenshot what users are watching for data collection purposes. According to Paxton's press release, ACR captures a screenshot from TVs every 500 milliseconds, and transmits that data back to the manufacturer without the user's knowledge or consent.There's no way for us to know if these companies are guilty of what Paxton is accusing them of doing right now. ACR is a real thing that's primarily used to drive targeting advertising or personalized programming recommendations. You can turn it off on just about any smart TV, but that would require you knowing that it's turned on in the first place. SEE ALSO: If your Samsung TV sounds underwhelming, it’s because you haven’t applied these cool hacks Paxton is not just concerned about targeted advertising. Three of the five companies his office named in lawsuits are not Chinese, but Paxton emphasized the danger of giving viewing data to Chinese companies. The AG claimed an "ongoing threat" from the Chinese Communist Party to the safety of Texans — without really saying what that threat was, or why it's more dangerous for Chinese companies to collect data than Japanese or Korean companies like Sony and Samsung, respectively.“Companies, especially those connected to the Chinese Communist Party, have no business illegally recording Americans’ devices inside their own homes,” Paxton wrote. “This conduct is invasive, deceptive, and unlawful. The fundamental right to privacy will be protected in Texas because owning a television does not mean surrendering your personal information to Big Tech or foreign adversaries.”Regardless of Paxton's fearmongering approach, you probably should check to see if ACR is enabled on your TV and maybe do something about that if it is.

SAVE $20.10: As of Dec. 17, the CMF Watch 3 Pro by Nothing is down to just $78.90 at Amazon. That's 20% in savings and marks a new best price to date — even beating Black Friday. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $78.90 at Amazon $99 Save $20.10   Get Deal When UK-based tech startup Nothing dropped the CMF Watch 3 Pro in July, we were flabbergasted. An AMOLED smartwatch with direct ChatGPT integration, long battery life, and fitness-tracking features for only $99? Unheard of. And now it's down to a bonkers price ahead of the holidays, making it an ideal gift for practically anyone in your life.As of Dec. 17, you can pick up the CMF Watch 3 Pro in any color at Amazon for just $78.90. That's 20% off its list price and a new best price on record — even beating its Black Friday price by, drumroll please, 10 cents.When Mashable Contributor Lauren Allain tested the watch for herself, she gave it a near-perfect rating, claiming it "looks, feels, and functions like a smartwatch that costs hundreds more." It is a little bulky for narrow wrists, and the ChatGPT integration only works with a Nothing phone, but other than that, we are gaga for this budget-friendly watch. It lasts for over two weeks on a charge, features blood oxygen monitoring, stress tracking, and precise heart-rate monitoring. Runners will appreciate the custom running coach feature, and athletes of all kinds will appreciate the dual-band GPS tracing, which is precise enough to tell which side of the road you're on. With its slew of bells and whistles, Nothing should be charging a lot more for this watch. But we're so glad they aren't. It's easily one of the best smartwatches of 2025.Grab the CMF Watch 3 Pro for its lowest price ever in dark gray, ash gray, teal, or orange — and note that the colorways change the strap and the watch’s bezel.

TL;DR: Save up to 50% at LELO and get a free SONA 2 Travel on orders over $199. The extended Cyber Week sale ends in 20 hours. Opens in a new window Credit: LELO LELO Cyber Week Sale Score up to 50% off and get a free SONA 2 Travel for all orders $199+. Shop Now We are well past Cyber Monday, but LELO’s Cyber Week Sale (something the brand is calling its “Come hard, save hard” event, which I’m honestly here for) is still live. During what’s left of the sale, you can get up to 50% off select toys and a free SONA 2 Travel on any order that’s $199+ (which shouldn’t be too hard to reach).There are quite a few products included in the sale, but my favorites are the ENIGMA Double Sonic and the SMART WAND 2 Large. (I own the ENIGMA Wave and the SMART WAND 2 Medium, so I can vouch for the quality here.) SEE ALSO: The updated Lelo Ina Wave 2 is the best that rabbit vibrators have to offer The ENIGMA Double Sonic is a triple stimulation vibe that’s similar to the Wave, but it swaps out WaveMotion tech for the brand’s new DeepSonic tech. This is designed specifically to stimulate the A-spot (located between the cervix and the bladder) to help you reach a vaginal orgasm. You can even connect it to your phone via Bluetooth to use the LELO app, which has a “FINISH ME OFF” mode that slowly builds you up, and an “OUT OF CONTROL” mode if you want to push past your normal limits. Opens in a new window Credit: LELO ENIGMA Double Sonic $244.30 at LELO $349 Save $104.70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LELO LELO SMART WAND 2 Large $143.28 at LELO $199 Save $55.72   Get Deal I know this all sounds like marketing speak, but I can personally vouch for this design — the orgasms are truly delicious in every sense of the word. (Just be sure to follow my golden rule: USE LUBE!) The ENIGMA Double Sonic is $244.30 with the discount, so it automatically qualifies you for that free SONA 2 Travel.If you’re not into triple stimulation and just want a top-tier wand, the SMART WAND 2 is one of my all-time favorites. It’s powerful, easy to hold, and delivers vibrations intense enough to make you come in seconds. The Large version is $55.72 off right now, but it won't get you to that $199 free gift threshold on its own. I’d recommend pairing it with something like the LYLA 2 (on sale for $84.50). It’s a bullet vibe with a remote, which is perfect if you want to give your partner the reins or get a little adventurous with some public play.

SAVE $220: As of Dec. 17, get the Narwal Freo Pro robot vacuum and mop for $379.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $599.99. That's a discount of 37%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Narwal Freo Pro robot vacuum and mop $379.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $220   Get Deal The holidays are here. You probably have enough to do without spending all your time vacuuming and mopping the floors in your home to either get ready for company or to just keep a clean house in general. So this year, treat yourself to a robot vacuum and mop combo that can do all of that work for you. It's an affordable way to save yourself some time that you could be using to rest and spend time with family. As of Dec. 17, get the Narwal Freo Pro robot vacuum and mop for $379.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $599.99. That's $220 off and a discount of 37%. SEE ALSO: Keep a cleaner house for less work with $100 off the Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo This robot vacuum and mop boasts 8,500 Pa of suction, so it can handle a variety of tough cleaning tasks (though that suction power is a bit lower than the new industry standard). It can cut through dirt, hair, and other debris in your carpet and crevices without a second thought. It's also great at handling ground-in messes that you might not be able to otherwise handle with a regular vacuum. But it's also a mop, and it handles wet messes with ease thanks to its dual triangular mop heads that use 2.65 pounds of downward pressure with scrubbing rotations of 180 RPM. Just about every stain will be erased from your floors with that kind of power, and the vacuum's EdgeSwing technology ensures it can also get to walls and corners that are hard to reach. All this is encased in a sleek white housing, so even your robot vacuum can look as put together as your home will after using it. If you're ready to offload some of your chores this year to enjoy the holidays to their fullest, this robovac is a worthy buy.

SAVE $171: As of Dec. 17, the Dyson Airwrap i.d. is down to $479 at Amazon (reg. $649.99) in both the straight + wavy and curly + coily versions. That's a savings of 26% and better than its Black Friday and Cyber Monday price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Airwrap i.d. (Straight + Wavy) $479 $649.99 Save $170.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Airwrap i.d. (Curly + Coily) $479 at Amazon $649.99 Save $170.99   Get Deal While Black Friday season delivered some excellent deals without a doubt, we just found one on the Dyson Airwrap that trumps it. If you're looking for a fancy gift for someone in your life — or you want to treat yourself this holiday season (no judgment!) — now's the best time to grab one.As of Dec. 17, the Dyson Airwrap i.d. is down to $479 at Amazon in both the straight + wavy and curly + coily varieties. That's $170.99 in savings, which marks its biggest discount to date and beats its Black Friday and Cyber Monday price by $20.99. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! The Airwrap i.d. is the 2024 version of Dyson's viral multi-styler, which is technically not the newest model. It quietly replaced the Airwrap Complete in its beauty tool lineup, essentially performing the same way but with different attachments and app compatibility. Both models include a 20mm conical curling barrel, which helps you get tighter curls and more volume at the roots, and a fast dryer attachment. The curly + coily option also include a wave and curl diffuser. We're big fans of the Airwrap, but not the outrageous pricing. The $170.99 discount certainly makes us more inclined to recommend it. But if that's still out of your price range, we've also rounded up our favorite dupes at different price points — all of which are equally great gift options.

The massive credit check company 700Credit has suffered a breach, potentially exposing the sensitive financial information of millions of people.Some 5.6 million people have had their info stolen. The accessed information varies, but includes "name, address, Social Security number, and date of birth," according to a notice from 700Credit. The company is a credit check giant that provides services to lots of car dealerships. SEE ALSO: Conduent data breach exposed data of 10.5 million people, including Social Security numbers According to the attorney general's office in Michigan — where 700Credit is based — on Oct. 25, "a breach was discovered that compromised personal data collected from dealers between May 2025 and October 2025." "If you get a letter from 700Credit, don’t ignore it," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a statement. "It is important that anyone affected by this data breach takes steps as soon as possible to protect their information."The company noted that the breach reportedly originated from an integration partner in July, but that the partner did not immediately alert 700Credit. An exposed API then apparently stole customer data. Affected customers are being alerted now and will be offered free credit-monitoring services.

SAVE $350: As of Dec. 17, the Eufy E20 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum is on sale for just $299.99 with the coupon code WS24T2070111. That's 54% off its MSRP and its lowest price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy E20 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum, Stick Vacuum, and Hand Vacuum $299.99 at Eufy $649.99 Save $350 Use coupon code WS24T2070111 Get Deal Sidewalk salt, traction grit, and other cold weather-related crud can make a mess of your floors in the winter. Enter: the Eufy E20, a 3-in-1 robovac that can transform into a cordless stick vacuum or a handheld vacuum in a few clicks. Our resident floor cleaning expert Leah Stodart called it "the most underrated robot vacuum of 2025," and it just so happens to be on sale for a record-low price right now.As of mid-December, the Eufy E20 is only $299.99 through Eufy's website if you apply the coupon code WS24T2070111. That takes $350 off its usual sticker price of $649.99, saving you just over 50%. It's currently $50 more expensive at Amazon and Walmart. SEE ALSO: The most underrated robot vacuum of 2025 is also a stick vacuum Most people would benefit from having a robot vacuum and a stick vacuum on hand, says Stodart: "That way, you're securing hands-free light upkeep on a day-to-day basis, but have the option to do a more detailed manual cleaning when you have time." The Eufy E20's convertible form factor makes it a great option for smaller apartments where storage space is limited. Perhaps most impressively, the Eufy E20's party trick doesn't detract from its actual cleaning power, Stodart adds. It offers 8,000 Pa of suction, smart mapping capabilities, and self-emptying functionality as a robovac, making it competitive with other models $500 to $700 price range. It jumps up to 30,000 Pa of suction in cordless stick mode to handle clingy pet hairs and other particularly stubborn messes.The additional handheld mode is the cherry on top. "I'd simply spiral if I had no way to tend to the areas where a robot vacuum or full-sized stick vacuum can't go, like my desk, windowsills, couch cushions, and car seats — all places where my cats shed or people eat snacks," Stodart writes.

SAVE 47%: As of Dec. 17, you can get the Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box (10698) for $31.59, down from $59.99 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount and the lowest price we've seen on this set in 30 days. Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box (10698) $31.59 at Amazon $59.99 Save $28.40   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Every time I see my nephew, I take him to the store to pick out a new Lego set, so I'm a softy for Lego deals. If you’re looking for a gift that'll keep a kid busy for more than five minutes (without a screen), this is the one you want.Right now, the Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box (10698) is on sale for $31.59 at Amazon. That’s a 47% discount off the $59.99 list price. Best of all, it arrives before Christmas. SEE ALSO: We found 35+ unique gifts under $50 for the holidays This set comes with 790 pieces in 33 different colors, including specialized parts like windows, doors, tires, and wheel rims. Because it’s a "Classic" set, kids get the opportunity to build just about anything they can think of (they have full creative freedom with this set!), from toy houses to scooters and castles. Plus, the box itself is a sturdy storage solution, so you won't be stepping on stray bricks in the middle of the night.

SAVE 20%: As of Dec. 17, you can get the Sonos Arc Ultra 9.1.4 Soundbar for $879, down from $1,099, at Amazon. That's a $220 price drop and the lowest price we've seen this model go for yet. Sonos Arc Ultra 9.1.4 Soundbar $879 at Best Buy $1,099 Save $220   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart If you're in the market for a new soundbar, I just found a deal you won't want to miss. (Not to be dramatic, but it's true.) Right now, you can get the Sonos Arc Ultra 9.1.4 Soundbar for $879, down from $1,099, at Amazon. That's a $220 price drop and the lowest price we've seen this model go for yet. Even better: it arrives before Christmas, so you can actually have it set up for the holiday movie marathons. SEE ALSO: The 7 best expert-tested soundbars to upgrade your TV setup My parents have the Sonos Beam, and I can honestly say the sound is impressive. They pair theirs with smaller Sonos speakers for a full surround setup, and we use it for everything from listening to music to hooking it up for movies on their TV. (My mom even swears it's better sound than Bose or JBL.) The newish (released in 2024) Arc Ultra takes that experience a bit further. It uses Sound Motion technology, which is what allows Sonos to double the bass output while keeping the bar slim, and delivers a 9.1.4 spatial audio experience with Dolby Atmos to make it feel like sound is coming from every inch of the room. Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth reviewed the Sonos Arc Ultra and rated it 4.8/5, securing it a Mashable Choice Award.

A few days ago, Google announced Disco, a platform that could use AI to turn websites into web apps. That does not appear to be the only new AI tool that Google has been working on. Their next one is called CC, and it wants to replace your morning scroll. What makes this tool different from similar AI tools is that CC will have access to your Gmail and Google Calendar, letting it offer actually useful insights into the day ahead — at least, in theory.The new tool, which is available as part of Google Labs, is similar in scope to Samsung’s Morning Brief, which it includes on its modern smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. It’s an AI tool that collects a bunch of information that it believes you’ll need for the day ahead, including news, reminders, upcoming bills, and your schedule.These curated little morning briefs — called Your Day Ahead — are sent to you in the form of an email each morning at a time you designate. It brings in data from your Gmail, Calendar, and Google Drive to give it enough data to work with. The email contains links to all of those tools so you can quickly jump in and get started if you need to. How do I try Google CC?Currently, Google CC has a waitlist that is open to users in the U.S. and Canada who are 18 years or older. Google says that Google AI Ultra and paid subscribers will get priority over free users, so your best bet to use it as soon as possible is to sign up for one of the aforementioned services. Google says that it’ll open registration up to more users in more regions soon. Should you wish to sign up, Google says you must have Smart Settings enabled in Google Workspace, which will also improve your odds of getting shuffled closer to the top of the list. Once you're approved, you’ll be able to configure CC to your liking and start receiving emails.Should you get into Google CC and want to opt out, Google suggests accessing the third-party apps and services settings in your Google account and then removing CC from the list. Disconnecting from the service is the only way to erase your data from CC entirely.

SAVE $350: As of Dec. 17, get the DJI Power 1000 portable power station for $349 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699. That's a discount of 50%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Power 1000 Power Station $349 at Amazon $699 Save $350   Get Deal If you ever find yourself without electricity in an emergency situation or you like to go camping or exploring off-grid, a portable power station is a must-have. Not only can they keep you going in a pinch, but they can enhance your adventures tenfold. As of Dec. 17, get the DJI Power 1000 portable power station for $349 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699. That's $350 off and a discount of 50%. SEE ALSO: Only hours left to score the DJI Power 2000 portable power station for under $700 This unit comes with 1,024Wh of capacity, with fast-charging tech that can get you back up to 100% battery in just over an hour with grid power or 80 minutes when using a solar panel. That means you've got plenty of wiggle room to work with without having to sit all day and wait for a charge. It has a dual 140W USB-C fast-charging outlet setup as well, so you can charge devices like your laptop, camera, tablet, and other important items quickly while on the go. And when you need to use it at night, it lowers its volume to just 26 dB, so you can charge things or power appliances overnight without being kept awake from its humming like some generators create. With winter storms on the radar, you never know when you might need a little extra power to make things comfortable or save the day entirely.

You use your browser to go online every day — to work, have fun, and stay connected. What if you could help the planet at the same time? Wave Browser is the eco-conscious browser powered by purpose. Each session removes trash and plastic from our ocean and waterways automatically — no extra steps required.  Opens in a new window Credit: Wave Browser Wave Browser Clean up the world's waterways while you surf the web Learn More Make every browsing session countYou can help clean our ocean every time you open a website thanks to Wave Browser’s partnership with 4ocean, a certified B Corp with a mission to end our ocean plastic crisis. Together, they’re funding the removal of 100,000 pounds of plastic and trash each year from our ocean, rivers, and coastal ecosystems around the globe.Best of all, you contribute to verified ocean cleanup efforts automatically whenever you use Wave Browser. You can even follow Wave's collective progress directly from the browser through an integrated live impact tracker to see how every browsing session adds up to real change.Efficient and customizable Use Wave Browser to boost your productivity while increasing your positive environmental impact. Smart tools, intuitive navigation, and must-haves like ad blocking and organized tab management make your workflows easier and more efficient, while integrated features like an AI assistant, PDF annotator, and instant translations help you power through tasks quickly. You'll get the most out of Wave Browser by customizing its look and functionality to fit your lifestyle. Social media and messaging integrations can keep you connected to friends and family. You’ll never miss a package delivery, stock tip, or price drop with Wave Browser’s handy trackers, while note-taking features, reminders, and to-do lists will help keep you organized.Safe, secure, and easy to useSwitching to Wave Browser is simple and user-friendly. There’s no learning curve or new system to figure out — just an intuitive, familiar experience and a clean, distraction-free homepage. Use the easy import tool to transfer bookmarks, extensions, and passwords in seconds. Smart tab suggestions make it easy to find recently closed pages, while auto-fill makes logins and transactions fast and frustration-free.When you browse online, you need to know you’re safe from cyberthreats. With AppEsteem certification, Wave Browser meets rigorous standards for quality and reliability. Built-in safety features like an ad blocker, incognito mode, security alerts, and cookie blocking give you peace of mind as you surf the web, while secure connections and advanced encryption protect your privacy. Browse with purposeMake every browsing session count toward cleaning our ocean, rivers, and coastlines. Download Wave Browser today to get started. 

SAVE $40: Through Jan. 6, DirecTV is holding its first-ever holiday flash sale. New customers can sign up for the DirecTV Signature Entertainment package for just $49.99 for their first month (reg. $89.99). Additionally, the MyKids with Disney+ and MyNews genre packs are $5 off for the first two months. Opens in a new window Credit: DirecTV DirecTV Signature Entertainment $49.99 for your first month (save $40) Get Deal Just in time for one of the most content-heavy times of year, DirecTV is holding its first-ever holiday flash sale. If you want to ensure you don't miss out on college football bowl games, NFL playoffs, or all of those Hallmark holiday movies, now's the time to sign up for DirecTV's streaming package. Through Jan. 6, new customers can get DirecTV's Signature Entertainment streaming package for only $49.99 for your first month (plus taxes and fees, of course). Your second and third month will then be $79.99 per month before reverting back to the full cost of $89.99 per month. That's about 45% off your first month of live TV, then 11% off for two additional months.The Entertainment streaming package features over 90 channels, including ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, NBC, ESPN, FS1, SEC Network, ACC Network, and more for sports fans. Not to mention, Hallmark Channel, AMC, Freeform, and Lifetime are included for holiday movie enthusiasts. If you pay an extra $10 per month to lease a Gemini Air device (similar to a Fire Stick or Roku device) through DirecTV, you'll also get access to Disney+ and Hulu (with ads). Additionally, you'll get over 130 MyFree DirecTV channels, unlimited cloud DVR recordings, unlimited streams for unlimited screens, and special offers on premium networks like HBO Max and Paramount+. Opens in a new window Credit: DirecTV DirecTV MyNews genre pack $34.99/month for two months (save $5/month) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: DirecTV DirecTV MyKids with Disney+ genre pack $14.99/month for two months (save $5/month) Get Deal On top of the Entertainment package deal, DirecTV's holiday flash sale also includes discounts on two of its genre packs: MyNews and MyKids with Disney+. Through Jan. 6, new customers can sign up for the MyNews genre pack for $34.99 per month for two months (reg. $39.99) or the MyKids genre pack for only $14.99 per month for two months (reg. $19.99).The MyKids genre pack gets you 10+ family-friendly live TV channels, as well as access to Disney+. Meanwhile, MyNews features a handful of live TV channels that focus on breaking news and information, including CNN and Newsmax, as well as local networks like NBC and CBS. Both genre packs offer a free five-day trial, then your first two months at $5 off.The flash sale won't last forever. Be sure to sign up by Jan. 6 to secure the discounts. If you recently cut the cord on cable and are missing live TV — or you just want to tune into the jam-packed sports and entertainment lineup during cozy season — DirecTV is one of the best options that resembles cable without the strings attached.

We can probably all agree that the holidays are hectic. Between shopping for gifts, air-frying the turkey, and assembling unwrapped gadgets, we could all use a little help getting things done. Just ask husband-and-wife duo Peta Murgatroyd and Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Dancing with the Stars sensations-slash-champions, famous for their chic style and supercute couple’s banter. As a mom of three young kids, Murgatroyd is quick to admit the holidays are crazy around their house, and she’s eager to share her no-fail trick to quell the stress.  “I have learned that you get gifts early. You do not wait,” she said during her and Chmerkovsky’s holiday gift guide livestream on Walmart Live. Basically, the couple’s number-one tip to help you stay sane this holiday season is to knock off your gift list already. And they want to help you do it.In their recent Walmart Live x TalkShopLive livestream (which you can view above), you won’t see the two doing their usual ballroom dancing and gravity-defying lifts. Instead, the interactive event is filmed right in Murgatroyd and Chmerkovsky’s dining room, showcasing the couple’s top tech gift recommendations, along with other category picks, for everyone on your list. Think instant cameras for content-obsessed teens, wellness tech for the perpetually stressed, and trusty laptops for students. The stream is loaded with stylish gifts, and because they’re coming from Walmart, they’re all wallet-friendly.One of the top perks about the couple’s livestream (besides getting to meet their adorable poodle, Hachi) is that you can add all items to your cart during the stream — making holiday shopping at Walmart easier than ever.HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop $689 at Walmart $729 Save $40   Get Deal “Everyone needs a laptop. Everyone,” Murgatroyd says, before presenting two machines that anyone on your list would love to get. The HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop is a sleek choice for both gamers and creators, featuring a blazing Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card (GPU) for tear-free gameplay or video editing, and up to 10 hours of unplugged play. Acer Chromebook 315 Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Chromebook 315 $209 at Walmart   Shop Now If you’re gifting a student, or if you’re on a budget, the Acer Chromebook 315 is lightweight and backpack-ready. It runs on Chrome OS, which is ideal for daily tasks such as browsing, streaming, and schoolwork.Therabody SmartGoggles Opens in a new window Credit: Therabody Therabody SmartGoggles $129.99 at Walmart $199 Save $69.01   Get Deal Both Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy are also obsessed with Therabody SmartGoggles, a luxe gift for anyone who stares at a screen all day. The padded device heats up and vibrates, providing a gentle eye and temple massage that will make your giftee say yup.Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle $499 at Walmart   Shop Now The holiday livestream features all the hot toys your kids want, of course, but the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is a Walmart exclusive. In the box is a Nintendo Switch 2 console and a full game download for the exclusive Mario Kart World. Fujifilm Instax Mini SE Instant Camera Opens in a new window Credit: Fujifilm Fujifilm Instax Mini SE Instant Camera $55 at Walmart $73.95 Save $18.95   Get Deal The Fujifilm Instax Mini SE Instant Camera is another amazing gift for just about anyone. The simple point-and-shoot feature is great for youngsters and for parents who want to get their kids off their phones. Cart one of these for yourself and take instant pics of your pup wearing his seasonal reindeer antlers to put on the fridge.The Walmart Live x TalkShopLive holiday livestream also includes Murgatroyd and Chmerkovskiy’s beauty picks, under $25 finds, cool kitchen gadgets, and even the same beige sweatsuits the couple is twinning. Add in the inside DWTS scoops for die-hard show fans, and your holiday shopping is wrapped.