The tradition of watching the ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve started in 1907. At the time, the ball was made of iron and wood. After multiple redesigns, today's ball weighs 12,350 pounds ...

As New York City prepares for the 2026 New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, it's time to test your knowledge about the holiday tradition. Here's a closer look at how it all comes together, plus a ...

A dream shared by PC gamers everywhere has been to take our entire gaming PCs on the go. From LAN parties to powerful gaming laptops, we've gotten close to portable gaming nirvana, yet no solution is ...

Waterford Crystal, headquartered in Co Waterford, has been outfitting the Times Square Ball with crystal panels since the 2000 New Year’s Eve Celebration. While New York City's New Year's Eve ball ...

Every year, a 20-metre Christmas tree from Norway is erected in Trafalgar Square. Image: iStock/stockcam "Trafalgar Square is changed as never before. A 48-ft Christmas tree has sprung up on the west ...

15th January 2026: We added new Monopoly Go Free Dice Links and updated our list of working links. Monopoly Go is a reimagined version of the classic board game that's beloved around the world. The ...

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Dealerships turned me into a professional negotiator the hard way. Shopping for a car two years ago, I watched a $39,000 sticker price somehow balloon to $52,000 before my eyes. Same vehicle. Same ...

Walking into a dealership, you expect answers — not games. This article shows the common tactics sales teams use so you can identify them quickly and protect your time, money, and choices. You’ll ...

Ayyoun is a staff writer who loves all things gaming and tech. His journey into the realm of gaming began with a PlayStation 1 but he chose PC as his platform of choice. With over 6 years of ...

J. William Carpenter is an economist who writes financial topics. He is an author of published works for higher education and business clients. Katie Miller is a consumer financial services expert.

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...