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Christmas is a time for giving gifts, and what could be a better gift than a free film? While many classic Christmas movies will air on TV throughout December, audiences can also stream many terrific movies at any time, free of charge, to celebrate. There are many festive films across multiple genres that viewers can enjoy for free on several streaming platforms. Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, these are some of the best new and classic films that would make for a wonderful movie night this holiday season. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Directed by legendary filmmaker Frank Capra,…
It’s Christmas Eve, and as the holidays start to really bed in, it’s a time to come together and find joy in the simple things – and one of those is the constant question of ‘When is Santa coming?’ Well, while this is one of the times when it’s great to not be glued to a screen (unless it’s to watch one of the best Christmas films, of course), there are a few good Santa trackers that you can use to find out where the jolly red-suited man is, and when the best times are to go to bed. What…
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 has finally hit the shelves in the US, and you can pick it up from OnePlus’ website for $399.99. While it may not be one of the best Android tablets currently in the market, it’s a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers who want a large-screen device for media consumption, casual gaming, or schoolwork. Powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 Ultra SoC, the Pad Go 2 delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, and is available in a single Shadow Black colorway. The tablet sports a large…
Just days after Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft went on sale, a potential competitor has emerged. TCL has lifted the covers of its upcoming Nxtpaper tablet, and it takes on Amazon’s offering with an 11.5-inch paper-like display and stylus support. TCL’s Note A1 Nxtpaper aims to deliver a more eye-friendly alternative to tablets with glossy LCD panels, thanks to its Nxtpaper Pure display. Designed to mimic the look and feel of real paper, the panel promises reduced glare and a textured surface that makes writing feel more natural. The tablet features built-in stylus support, and TCL claims that it offers…
A new study from the University of Washington (UW) and the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has found that the increasingly common touchscreen interfaces in modern cars significantly impair both driving performance and touchscreen accuracy – especially when drivers are under additional cognitive strain. The findings arrive as automakers replace physical knobs and buttons with large digital displays, raising questions about safety and human attention. Driving performance drops as touchscreen use and mental load rise Researchers placed 16 participants in a vehicle simulator equipped with a 12-inch center touchscreen, tracking eye movements, finger movements, pupil dilation, and electrodermal activity to measure…
Google just dropped a killer promo on annual Google One plans, slashing prices by 50% for new subscribers. If you’ve been on the fence about subscribing at full price, now might be a great time to seal the deal. According to 9to5Google, the New Year’s deal drops the price of the basic 100GB plan from $19.99 per year to $9.99, giving you extra space for your emails, photos, and Drive files for about the price of a fast-food meal. Those who need more space, the premium 2TB plan is now $49.99 for 12 months, down from the usual $99.99. In…
Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy A series devices could bring notable improvements on the camera front, according to details spotted in leaked firmware for the upcoming Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57. The code points to upgraded camera hardware on both models that could enhance image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. According to Smartprix, the Galaxy A57 could feature a triple camera setup, with the main camera using either a 50MP Sony IMX906 or Samsung ISOCELL S5KGNJ sensor depending on the region. The ultra-wide camera is tipped to use a 13MP ISOCELL S5K3L6 sensor, while the macro camera will rely on a 5MP…
TikTok Shop has just rolled out a new digital gift card feature, making it easier for users to send shopping credit to friends and family right in the middle of the holiday rush. The timing is no accident – this is a high-stakes period for TikTok’s e-commerce arm as it tries to prove it can go toe-to-toe with giants like Amazon and eBay. The move also signals a bigger shift for the platform as it moves beyond viral trinkets and into premium retail. The new feature allows you to load cards with anywhere from $10 to $500. To make it…
Google is rolling out a useful update for its Find Hub app on Android, which adds multiple map layers to offer users a richer device-tracking experience. So far, Find Hub only offered users a basic street map view when tracking devices. With the new update, the app has received three more map layers that let users switch between traffic, satellite, and terrain views. Users can change layers by tapping the new floating action button (FAB) in the top-right corner of the main map screen. This opens a pop-up menu with three map types, Default, Satellite, and Terrain, along with a…
By most measures, it’s been a sensational year for SpaceX. The American spaceflight company will finish 2025 having notched up a record-breaking 165 launches using its trusty Falcon 9 rocket, with the final lift-off of the year targeting Saturday, December 27. SpaceX’s last flight of 2025 is the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission for the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defence, launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is currently scheduled for 6:08 p.m. PT, though if needed, a backup opportunity is in place for Sunday, December 28, at the same time. A livestream of…