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This school banned phones. Remarkable things happened. - The Washington Post

After Ballard High School banned phones, they saw a 67 percent increase in students checking out library books. We hear from psychologist Jean Twenge about what phone bans can do for kids.

Recap: The Best Integrated and Elegant Sports Watches of 2025 - Monochrome Watches

From accessible steel to haute horlogerie, the integrated sports watch evolves again. And here are the best ones of 2025.

‘The Copenhagen Test’ Review: A Spy Under Surveillance on Peacock - The Wall Street Journal

Mountain Bike of the Year Winner - Pinkbike

And the winner is...

All 14 playoff teams could be set by Sunday - NBC Sports

The NFL playoff picture has largely taken shape, with 11 of the 14 playoff berths clinched.

Orange Cat's Priceless Response to Anesthesia Medication Is Laugh-Out-Loud Funny - Yahoo Life UK

He must be feeling good!

4.3% GDP Growth Overstated By Odd Video Game Inflation Data - Investor's Business Daily

GDP growth of 4.3% in Q3 exaggerated U.S. economic strength. Nintendo's Switch 2 release and Trump tariffs both played a part.

Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes - Ars Technica

Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell's book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes...

Spagnola: Christmas offensive unwraps victory - Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys

As Mickey Spagnola writes in his Friday column, the Cowboys were again offensive, which led to a win on Christmas Day over the rival Commanders.

The Athletic: After three wins over Thunder, Spurs might already be the best team in the NBA - NBA

Even as Victor Wembanyama finds his way back into the Spurs' system, San Antonio has made a compelling case for top dog in the NBA.

AI made tech billionaires even richer this year. Here’s how much. - MarketWatch

There are 50 new tech billionaires in 2025 because of AI, including the seven co-founders of Anthropic

Betty Boop, Mickey Mouse works enter the public domain in 2026 - Axios

Nine new Mickey Mouse cartoons will become public domain on Jan. 1.

Just unwrap new AirPods Pro? Here are the must-try features - 9to5Mac

Did you just unwrap new AirPods Pro? If so, it’s key that you know there is a lot more to...

Common supplement has now fully convinced scientists it also boosts brain and heart function - Earth.com

Creatine plays a vital role in the body's energy system, but it also points to effects beyond "energy" that help brain and heart health.

PC Makers Are Fighting for Memory Capacity as Reports Warn That Postponing Product Launches Might Be the Only Option Left - Wccftech

Despite holding the capital, PC manufacturers are struggling to secure a sufficient memory supply, leaving them with limited options.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and other Switch games are up to 50 percent off - The Verge

Along with Nintendo’s discounts on many of its games, there are major discounts on Amazon smart speakers, a powerful Anker charger, and Apple Airtags

Google May Finally Let Users Change Embarrassing Old Gmail Addresses - Gizmodo

Updated support pages in multiple languages suggest a long-requested feature is quietly rolling out worldwide.

Leaked documents show Instagram’s plan to win back teens - The Washington Post

Instagram has pursued a yearslong strategy to win teens back to the app after its critics said the platform wasn’t safe for them, documents obtained by The Post show.

Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money - TechCrunch

Whether you’re looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.

For ‘Stranger Things’ Star Sadie Sink, It’s Not Goodbye — It’s See You Later - The Hollywood Reporter

As Netflix's meghit series comes to an end, Sink is filled with all the emotions as she closes this chapter with her character Max. She's also ecstatic about what's next.