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WhatsApp Introduces Missed Call Messages, Transforming Voicemail Experience with Instant Voice and Video Notes
WhatsApp is rolling out a new “missed call messages” feature that lets callers instantly leave a voice or video note when someone doesn’t pick up, bringing a voicemail‑like experience directly…
We found 70 stocking stuffers under $100 that are actually useful
Let’s face it, it’s easy to fixate on the big gifts that crowd around the Christmas tree. However, we’d argue that the true treasures are the small, useful, and thoughtful gifts tucked within stockings. That’s why, for this guide, we’ve pooled together a bunch of […]
How to vibe-write a country hit
You may not even know it, but you’ve almost certainly encountered songs made mostly or even entirely with AI. If you’ve scrolled on TikTok the last few weeks, you’ve probably heard “I Run” a few times, but there are countless others making their way around […]
Love Defies Odds: Choosing Connection Over Statistics in a Data-Driven World
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:…
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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…
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…