Elon Musk and the Trump Administration Really Don’t Get Tolkien

Musk and the DHS have used The Lord of the Rings references to push anti-immigration messaging, seemingly positioning themselves as underdogs to justify oppression. [...]

You Could Be Streaming the Oscars on YouTube or Netflix by 2029

Reports suggest streaming services are vying to air the Oscars after ABC's deal ends in 2028. [...]

A Haunted House Comes With a Body Count in This Free Found Footage Flick

The crew of a haunted house attraction gets more than they bargained for in this cult classic that's streaming free on Tubi. [...]

Battlefield 6 gets an October 10 release date

Fall is often first-person shooter season, and looks like this year's release calendar will include the next entry in the Battlefield series. Battlefield 6 is launching on October 10, and will be [...]

K-pop rookies KiiiKiii tap into Gen Zs obsession with early internet aesthetics

K-pop group KiiiKiii taps into Gen Z's Y2K nostalgia with early internet aesthetics in their "Dancing Alone" single rollout. [...]

Review: To Live and Dine at the Tesla Diner in L.A.

Mashable editor Neal Broverman gives a first-person account of the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles. [...]

Sony releases one last trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day

"Maybe that's my responsibility, to live alone with the truth." [...]

Explain it like I'm 5: Why is everyone on speakerphone in public?

Your phone still functions when held to your ear, people! [...]

Voting is now open for The Mashable 101 Fan Fave: Help us pick the internet’s favorite digital creator

New for 2026 is the launch of The Mashable 101 Fan Fave — a chance for our readers to determine who they think should be on the list. [...]