Mars without its makeup can look a little blue. Heres why.

On a summer morning on Mars, NASA‘s Curiosity rover woke in its usual crater, opened its shutter, and snapped a sprawling view carpeted in blues and grays.  The panorama subverts the usual perception of the Red Planet, a reputation that dates to ancient civilizations. Romans called it Mars, the god of war, because its color…

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The 10 best cheap wireless earbuds, tested by audio experts

How we chose these earbuds Let’s be clear: Just because these earbuds are affordable, that doesn’t mean they skimp on features. Mashable audio experts have tested all of the most popular wireless headphones and earbuds (not to mention some wired options). And the very best noise-cancelling wireless earbuds typically cost $250 to $300 — the Apple…

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How to watch Wisconsin vs. UCLA online for free

Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $31.99/month for 1 year Shop Now Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 3-day free trial, then $199.99/year (save $39.89) Shop Now BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 5-day free trial, then $63.99/month for 1 month (save $25)…

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The 65+ absolute best stocking stuffers for 2026

The best stocking stuffers should surprise and delight, but too often, we miss the mark. Think: tacky socks, bulk chocolate candy from the clearance aisle, and ChapStick. Most of these last-minute gift ideas are just begging to be tossed in a junk drawer or the donation pile, never to see the light of day again….

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Mitch Daniels rebukes JD Vance over free-market retreat

Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said he thinks Vice President JD Vance and other Republicans are wrong to move away from the party’s traditional embrace of free-market economics — and that their shift could create an opening for a “pro-freedom” movement. “I think they are in error,” Daniels said in an interview when asked about…

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Senate Republicans are getting smoked in fundraising

Republican Senate candidates are hurting for cash. Nearly every Democratic candidate in battleground Senate races outraised their GOP opponent from July through September. And in some cases, the disparities were stark. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico trounced Republican Ken Paxton $60.2 million to $10.2 million in their main campaign accounts.  In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon…

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