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There are a few things that can bring magic to a living space—the rare candle scent everyone loves, a piece of art that never fails to start a conversation, or a throw blanket with the power to make you forget about the worst of weather happening outside. Right now, we’re zeroing in on that last point—because when the temperatures dip and the sun is nowhere to be found, there really is nothing better than losing yourself in a bundle of warmth at the end of a long day.Vogue’s Favorite Throw Blankets:The Cream ClassicThe Elder Statesman cashmere and cotton-blend blanketJump to…

After the heartbreaking loss of Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever became more than just a film. It became a cathartic celebration of life, allowing everyone who watched it to face pain and grief in their own unique ways. But, according to writer-director Ryan Coogler, the original version of the movie with Boseman at the center would’ve been equally as powerful, just in a whole different way. Speaking on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Coogler detailed specifically what his original script for Black Panther 2 would’ve been about, and it sounds absolutely incredible. “I loved that script, bro,” Coogler…

Dec 29, 2025, 04:00 PM ETThe NFL playoff picture is coming into focus, with 12 teams having locked up spots and the remaining two spot to be determined in winner-take-all matchups in Week 18.The Carolina Panthers hit the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the NFC South title at stake, and the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night with the AFC North up for grabs. The winners of those games will be in the playoffs and have a home game, the loser will be out.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedOther key matchups will determine playoff seeding, including the…

CES is the January trade show where the tech industry kicks off the year with a bevy of new and notable announcements — and it’s less than a week away. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, but the fun kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and networking will be happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other hotels all over the city. As usual, Engadget will be covering the event in-person and remotely, bringing you news and…

Two Xiaomi electric car models in different colors are pictured here on Nov. 2, 2025.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China’s electric car boom is ending in 2025 on a soft note, with sales dipping and analysts warning that a fierce price war is likely to persist.Not only did Tesla see its sales drop by 7.4% from a year ago, but market leader BYD also reported a 5.1% decline, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association covering January through November. BYD’s passenger car sales in November alone fell by an even steeper 26.5% from a year ago, while newer rivals, including vehicles powered…

If cleaning up your digital life is on your New Year’s resolution list, we’ve got good news: 1Password is offering half off its subscription plans now through December 30. This includes the Individual and Families plans.That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $24 for a year and the Families plan down to $36 for a year. The plans are nearly identical, but the Families plan accommodates five additional people. These discounts are only available to new customers and the prices expire after the year, so set a reminder to cancel or reassess.1PasswordThis provider topped our list of…

Held to a single goal for the first time since mid-November, Wisconsin fell to defending national champion Western Michigan, 4-1, in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off championship game Dec. 30 at Fiserv Forum.The Broncos scored the final four goals, beginning with a controversial play early in the second period and culminating with an empty-netter from former Badger William Whitelaw in the final three minutes and then an insurance goal seconds after the ensuing faceoff.AdvertisementWisconsin has played for the championship in each of the six editions of the tournament, winning four of the first five. With the Badgers (13-3-2, 8-2-0 Big…

In 2024, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X chips finally made Arm-based Windows laptops viable. Unlike previous Arm laptops that struggled to even run Windows well, this new class offered solid performance and the best battery life on Windows, and they impressed us in Microsoft’s own Surface Laptop and Surface Pro offerings. But inconsistent app compatibility remained the biggest hurdle to running Windows on Arm. (It forced me to use the watered-down Adobe Lightroom app instead of Lightroom Classic, and that’s a sin.) And playing games, one of Windows’ greatest strengths against the walled garden of Apple’s Macs, was basically a nonstarter.Throughout 2025,…

Finally, we tested how long the lamps stayed illuminated after a full charge to find any discrepancies between reported battery life and actual battery life.What we looked for in cordless table lampsWe limited our selection to rechargeable table lamps, leaving out disposable-battery-operated table lamps. We wanted to get as many “name-brand” lamps as possible, since they are able to offer warranties and customer service that generic lamps from Amazon won’t have. But due to the sheer popularity of some of those generic lamps, we chose to test the bestsellers and highly rated cordless rechargeable table lamps from Amazon as well.We…

Healing crystals are believed to have qualities that can help them transcend and transmute emotions. Some even argue they can help alleviate headaches, eliminate negativity, cleanse our chakras, enhance communication, and promote a calm atmosphere. So, as we enter a new season and year, it’s the perfect moment to consider how we might use them as a tool to refresh the energy in our homes and personal spaces. Consider this a magical opportunity to escape the staleness of fall. Those vibes are so last season!I’ve always had a love affair with crystals (the first career I dreamed of as a…