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Amazon has restocked one of the most popular box sets in the Criterion Collection. Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975 is in stock for $112.48 (was $225). This is great timing on Amazon’s part, as the Criterion Collection half-off sale ends this weekend (December 7). At the time of writing, Amazon estimates orders placed today will arrive before Christmas. This gorgeous collection of 15 classic Godzilla movies routinely sells out during these 50% off sales at Amazonbut fortunately Amazon restocked its supply this time around.Amazon also has 4K Blu-ray editions of Godzilla vs. Biollante and the original 1954 Godzilla film for…

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When the Motorola Razr Plus 2023 was announced, it was the first time in a long time that I was truly excited for a new smartphone. Sure, it wasn’t the first Razr smartphone, and the Galaxy Z Flip was already well-established at that point, but it was clear that Motorola was truly onto something.Two years later, Motorola seems to have a winning strategy with the Razr. The company has leaned heavily on the flip phone as its premium flagship, with the Razr Ultra 2025 featuring specs that rival even the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, as 2025 comes to a close,…

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Julie Bornstein thought it would be a cinch to implement her idea for an AI startup. Her résumé in digital commerce is impeccable: VP of ecommerce at Nordstrom, COO of the startup Stitch Fix, and founder of a personalized shopping platform acquired by Pinterest. Fashion has been her obsession since she was a Syracuse high schooler inhaling spreads in Seventeen and hanging out in local malls. So she felt well-positioned to create a company for customers to discover the perfect garments using AI.The reality was much harder than she expected. I had breakfast recently with Bornstein and her CTO, Maria…

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Maria Diaz/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysUsers can take steps to reduce the risk of attack on smart homes. Strong passwords, MFA, and secure setup all enhance device security. Research smart device brands before making a purchase.As a smart home user, I pause anytime a major data breach hits the news cycle, especially one that involves devices I own or recommend, like security cameras. Recent reports have underscored the question: How easily can your smart home devices be hacked?Also: Your smart plug is seriously underutilized: 7 ways I’ve programmed it in my smart homeMost…

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ChatGPT’s growth is starting to taper off, according to new data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. Today, the OpenAI-owned AI chatbot remains the leader in the space, accounting for 50% of global downloads on mobile devices and 55% of the global monthly active users. However, Google’s Gemini has begun to outpace ChatGPT in terms of download growth, growth of monthly active users, and growth of time spent in app, the firm found. Over time, that increased pace of adoption could help Gemini narrow the gap with ChatGPT. That’s something OpenAI is now worried about, as its recent “code red”…

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HoYoverse just hosted a sizeable Honkai: Star Rail Special Program, revealing more than just the game’s next major update. Version 3.8 was the big highlight, of course, with the new release arriving soon, on December 16-17 depending on your server region. Alongside showing everything coming with this next update, the developer also announced that 3.8 will go on for eight weeks, rather than the usual six. V3.8 is dubbed “Memories are the Prelude to Dreams”, and it brings an end to the Amphoreus journey. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The story in “Memories are…

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To Exynos or not to Exynos, that is the question for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. And, additionally, where to Exynos? We’ve heard tons of reports already saying many different things – either only the S26 and S26+ will get the soon to be revealed Exynos 2600 SoC, or maybe the Ultra too, but only in some regions. Today a new rumor muddies the waters even more, claiming that all three S26 models will indeed use the Exynos 2600, but only in one market: Korea. We have to say we’re very skeptical about this claim, since Samsung has in the…

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