Love has always been an argument against probability. If statisticians were in charge of our hearts, so many of the relationships we celebrate would never have been allowed to begin:…
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The Verge’s favorite holiday gifts under $100
Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we’re constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up […]
Escalating US-Venezuela Standoff Over Oil Tanker Seizure Amid Rising Global Tensions – 12/12/2025, 4:24:25 PM
Top world news stories as of December 12, 2025, include escalating US-Venezuela tensions after a tanker seizure, Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil assets, political upheaval in Bulgaria, and NATO warnings…
1X to Deploy 10,000 Neo Humanoids in Factories, Shifting from Homes to Industry
1X Strikes Groundbreaking Deal: Sending ‘Home’ Humanoids to Factories and Warehouses In a pivotal move for humanoid robotics, Norwegian company 1X has partnered with investor EQT to deploy up to…
This Tetris-playing watch struggles with the one thing it should be great at
The Tetris: My Play Watch may look like an Apple Watch, but it eschews most of the functionality you’ll typically find on a smartwatch to focus on two things: playing Tetris and celebrating the game through a UI that’s thoroughly Tetris-themed. It’s very good at […]
A study in contrasts: The cinematography of Wake Up Dead Man
Ars chats with cinematographer Steve Yedlin about bringing Rian Johnson’s Gothic vision to life.
The TCL QM9K is an excellent flagship TV, but I’m not sure who it’s for
TCL has been a solid competitor in the midrange TV market for years, going head-to-head with Hisense. Not only are TVs from both manufacturers competitive on features, they even use similar nomenclature to categorize their TV lines – the TCL QM8 and Hisense U8, QM7 […]
Drone Warfare Intensifies Amidst Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan Talks as EU Pushes Ukraine’s Membership – 12/12/2025, 8:28:41 PM
Here are some of the major world stories currently in the news, based on leading international outlets: Russia–Ukraine war and peace talks Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of drone…
Nature’s Fury: Sumatra Floods Highlight Global Fragility – Dec 12, 2025
Good morning or evening, wherever you find yourself in this vast world. Here on Greenground, I’m Alvin, your guide through the whirlwind of the world’s most captivating stories. Imagine the sun rising over distant horizons, connecting us all in a grand tapestry of human experience. […]
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced as a KOTOR spiritual successor
Original KOTOR director Casey Hudson returns to Star Wars with new studio Arcanaut.