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• Hobbies can offer an analog, in-person alternative in a tech-centered world.
• Americans, especially young adults, increasingly value what's known as "productive leisure."
• The growing hobby economy supports local businesses and can provide new job opportunities.

You can't download a crafting experience.

While you may

DJI launched its latest smartphone gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 8, in November, in markets across (most of) the globe. It's a decent option for budding content creators on a budget, offering straightforward controls and smooth performance that can also help jazz up home movies.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is a solidly built phone gimbal

• Rivian is designing its own chip as part of the EV maker's AI and autonomous driving efforts.
• Two Rivian executives say there's alignment between the company's "adventurous" brand and AI.
• Automakers across the board are pursuing autonomous

Apple, Samsung, Google, and OnePlus brought their A-games with new phone releases in 2025.

Not every aspect of every new device that those companies released was great. Some of the devices themselves were disappointing. Still, whether you want a mid-range powerhouse or a fabulous foldable, or anything in between, you have plenty of great options in 2025.

Here are the best smartphones that launched

• Business Insider editors share their top holiday gift wish list picks for 2025.
• Editors' choices include kitchen gadgets, stylish bags, and wellness-focused footwear.
• Gift ideas range from Vitamix blenders to Salomon running shoes and Beats headphones.

The editor-selected companies were not involved in the sourcing or writing of this story. The views contained within

• Renee and Kelley Hayes pivoted from their Texas home to RV life.
• Kelley's dream retirement was the full-time RV lifestyle, but he achieved it a few years earlier due to a job relocation.
• They enjoy being able to explore the country, visit friends and family, and save on some home costs.

Empty nesters Renee and

• EV sales rose globally by 21%, but declined 1% in North America this year, new data shows.
• The US sales slump follows policy changes, tariffs, and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit.
• China leads with 11.6 million EVs sold.

The most valuable EV company in the world is based in the US, but Americans are buying fewer battery-powered vehicles.

EV sales in

• Tesla has introduced a wave of incentives to shift as many EVs as it can before the end of the year.
• The incentives include free paint jobs and financing deals.
• Elon Musk's automaker is racing to avoid another decline in annual sales after a

• Tesla has launched a $350 pickleball paddle "optimized for high-performance play."
• The paddle, a partnership with Selkirk, is the EV brand's latest foray into lifestyle products.
• Pickleball is surging in popularity and requires equipment that's generally found for under $100.

From Elon Musk — the guy who

The moon is returning to its crescent shape as we head towards the New Moon. We're still a few days away from total darkness, so for now there's still a few features to be spotted on the surface. Read on to find out what you can see.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Saturday, Dec. 13, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 34% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give