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Mashable @mashable.com · 6h

A note from a Meta executive reportedly states that employees building the Metaverse should use AI to work five times faster.

Metaverse team told to work 'five times' faster with AI

A note from a Meta executive reportedly states that employees building the Metaverse should use AI to work five times faster.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 9h

Grindr is still the king of gay dating apps, even if we wish it wasn't. So, where else can you meet guys online?

The best gay dating apps of 2025: Grindr is still king, even if we wish it wasn't

Looking for the best gay dating apps of 2025? From Grindr to Scruff to Archer, here's our unfiltered guide to the best gay dating apps for men.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 10h

From Markiplier to Ironmouse, these are our #Mashable101 picks for the creators shaping the gaming landscape on Twitch, YouTube and beyond.

Top creators 2025: The creators shaping gaming this year

These are our Mashable 101 picks for the influencers and streamers who shaped the gaming landscape in 2025.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 1d

A disturbing TikTok trend uses AI-generated images of the unhoused to stage fake home invasions as pranks.

Creators are using AI to prank loved ones with fake ‘homeless intruders,' but the police aren't laughing

A disturbing TikTok trend uses AI-generated images of homeless people to stage fake home intrusions as pranks.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 1d

Hinge dating app answers, like how many 'likes' free users can send a day and whether users can change their gender.

All your Hinge questions, answered

Hinge dating app answers, like how many 'likes' free users can send a day and whether users can change their gender.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

Samsung's upcoming headset, the Galaxy XR or "Project Moohan," looks like a potential embarrassment for Apple and its expensive Vision Pro.

Samsung Galaxy XR headset early report: Project Moohan beats Apple Vision Pro in 2 key ways

Samsung's upcoming headset, the Galaxy XR or "Project Moohan," looks like an embarrassment for Apple and its expensive Vision Pro.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

The NHL 2025-2026 season is here. Here's how to watch every game without cable, including the best streaming deals.

Hockey season is here: Here's how to watch every NHL game this season

The NHL 2025-2026 season is here. Here's how to watch every game without cable, including the best streaming deals.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

A dystopian ChatGPT image helped authorities narrow in on the suspect accused of starting the deadly Pacific Palisades fire.

Dystopian ChatGPT image helped catch alleged arsonist in deadly Pacific Palisades fire

A strange ChatGPT image helped authorities narrow in on the suspect accused of starting the deadly Pacific Palisades fire.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

YouTube outlines steps for previously banned creators to return to the platform.

YouTube's rightward shift? Site launches program for reinstating banned creators

YouTube outlines steps for previously banned creators to return to the platform.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

Nothing designed a really cool phone for a popular tech YouTuber.

Nothing designs MrWhoseTheBoss’ dream phone. You gotta see this thing.

Nothing designed a really cool phone for a popular tech YouTuber.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

This cast 🔥

Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' trailer is a family of stars

Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling, Vicky Krieps, Indya Moore, and Luka Sabbat star.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

People who ghost often tend to reach back out and apologize. Here's why.

My ghoster apologized to me. Here's what they had to say.

People who ghost often tend to reach back out and apologize. Here's why.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 2d

"That's how the authoritarian takeover works."

Stephen King posts a chilling warning about Trump on X

Stephen King has posted on X about Trump sending troops into Democratic-run cities, and what he thinks that could mean for the 2026 midterm elections.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 3d

Google's newest flagship foldable gets the job done, but I can't help but prefer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold review: I think Samsung takes this round

Google's newest flagship foldable gets the job done, but I can't help but prefer the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 3d

The new Google Pixel Watch 4 is faster, brighter, and more customizable than ever. But is it worth upgrading?

Review: The new Pixel Watch 4 is a true runners' watch, and it's gorgeous too

The new Google Pixel Watch 4 is faster, brighter, and more customizable than ever. But is it worth upgrading?

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Mashable @mashable.com · 3d

An Ohio man, and instant legend, has made the oversized Lego Halloween skeleton of our dreams.

This is Halloween: Ohio man’s Lego skeleton is almost as tall as a house

An Ohio man, and instant legend, has made the oversized Lego Halloween skeleton of our dreams.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 3d

"Daily Show" host Josh Johnson has reacted to Trump dodging a question about whether or not he'd consider pardoning sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.

'The Daily Show' reacts to Trump awkwardly dodging a question about Ghislaine Maxwell

"Daily Show" host Josh Johnson has reacted to Trump dodging a question about whether or not he'd consider pardoning sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 3d

Jimmy Kimmel has conducted his own research into whether or note Trump wrote that infamous birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.

Jimmy Kimmel presents his own damning research into Trump and Epstein

Jimmy Kimmel has conducted his own research into whether or note Trump wrote that infamous birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 3d

Tesla has finally launched a cheaper variant of its Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles. While the price is lower, so are the amenities and features.

The 'affordable' Tesla is here. But is it a good deal?

Tesla has finally launched a cheaper variant of its Model Y and Model 3 electric vehicles. While the price is lower, so are the amenities and features.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 4d

LeBron James' Second Decision announcement turned about to be an ad for Hennessy. It's yet another example of pervasive celebrity ad culture.

LeBron James' 'Second Decision' is another example of pervasive celebrity ad culture

LeBron James' Second Decision announcement turned about to be an ad for Hennessy. It's yet another example of pervasive celebrity ad culture.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 4d

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day, takes place Oct. 7-8 in 2025. Mashable shopping experts are curating the top deals.

October Prime Day 2025 live blog: Deals start at $24

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day, takes place Oct. 7-8 in 2025. Mashable shopping experts are curating the top deals.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 4d

"The Witcher" is back with a trailer for Season 4 promising Liam Hemsworth, monsters, sword fights, and that silver wig.

'The Witcher' Season 4 trailer throws Liam Hemsworth into the Geralt wig

"The Witcher" is back with a trailer for Season 4 promising Liam Hemsworth, monsters, sword fights, and that silver wig.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 4d

'The Life of a Showgirl' is Taylor Swift's latest album title, but performers are divided over whether Swift actually is a showgirl.

Should Taylor Swift be calling herself a 'showgirl'?

'The Life of a Showgirl' is Taylor Swift's latest album title, but performers are divided over whether Swift actually is a showgirl.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 4d

"At this point finding a toenail in your salad has a seven-point lead over Donald Trump."

Jimmy Kimmel reacts to a poll saying he's more popular than Trump

Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to a poll that shows that his popularity ratings are better than President Donald Trump's.

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Mashable @mashable.com · 4d

Taylor Swift appeared on "The Tonight Show" and played a true or false game with Jimmy Fallon based on rumors about her.

Taylor Swift's true or false game with Jimmy Fallon goes hilariously off the rails

Taylor Swift appeared on "The Tonight Show" and played a true or false game with Jimmy Fallon based on rumors about her.

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