Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.
Amanda previously worked in refugee law to assist people seeking asylum in Australia, and holds degrees in both Communication and Laws. After making the switch to journalism, her articles have appeared in numerous publications such as Kotaku, Fandom, Cosmos, and Empire Magazine. Her fiction has also been published in several books, and her work performed by theatre companies such as the Australian Theatre for Young People.
Latest From Amanda Yeo
TikTok deal adds new U.S. owners. Here's what this means for users.
The new joint company will make some adjustments to what content U.S. TikTok users are shown.
By Amanda Yeo
Ubisoft axes 'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time' remake, announces major company restructure
The game was initially announced in 2020.
By Amanda Yeo
Jimmy Kimmel recaps first year of Trump's presidency with embarrassing montage
The past 365 days have been pretty rough, to say the least.
By Amanda Yeo
Archive of Our Own will go down today, but don't freak out
Here's when the popular fan fiction website will return.
By Amanda Yeo
The Northern Lights will be visible in the U.S. tonight. Here's how to view it.
The aurora borealis is expected to show up on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
By Amanda Yeo
'Star Wars' head steps down after 14 years
The role of president at Lucasfilm will now be shared between two.
By Amanda Yeo
Verizon says network back up after massive outage
Here's what to do if you still can't connect.
By Amanda Yeo
Verizon outage may have impacted 911 calls
Multiple emergency services warned 911 calls might not connect during the outage.
By Amanda Yeo
'Stranger Things' fans accuse Duffer Brothers of using ChatGPT to write finale
The speculation arose following revelations in Netflix's behind-the-scenes documentary.
By Amanda Yeo
Mattel reveals first autistic Barbie, complete with fidget spinner
The new doll was developed in consultation with autism advocates.
By Amanda Yeo
Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes monologue brutally roasts both celebrities and the government
The host roasted actors and the U.S. justice department alike.
By Amanda Yeo
The complete list of winners at the 2026 Golden Globes
And the Golden Globe goes to...
By Amanda Yeo
Jimmy Kimmel ridicules Trump response to ICE shooting: 'How stupid do you think we are?'
The late show host condemned the Trump administration for its efforts to rewrite what happened.
By Amanda Yeo
'Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams teases Season 2, explains 'c*ck sock' to Fallon
The actor gave a detailed description of his 'intimacy garments.' The actor was not asked for a detailed description of his 'intimacy garments.'
By Amanda Yeo
Best of CES 2026 awards announced: See all the winners and nominees
See the best CES 2026 has to offer this year.
By Amanda Yeo and Crystal Bell
Stephen Colbert gleefully mocks Trump's record-setting low Kennedy Center Honors ratings
The event earned its lowest ever viewership with Trump as host.
By Amanda Yeo
Seth Meyers shares theory on why Trump attacked Venezuela
The U.S. president hasn't been shy about divulging his plans.
By Amanda Yeo
The complete list of winners at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards
'Sinners' and 'Adolescence' were both poised to win big.
By Amanda Yeo
'Stranger Things' fans are furious about the finale. Here's why.
Many viewers were unhappy with one major event.
By Amanda Yeo
'Stranger Things' series finale trailer teases final battle against Vecna
The adventure is finally coming to an end.
By Amanda Yeo
Ubisoft takes 'Rainbow Six Siege' offline after significant hack
Players' accounts were credited with in-game currency worth over $13 million in real money.
By Amanda Yeo
ChatGPT recapped your personal AI habits in 2025. Here's how to see yours.
Reflect on your generative AI use this year.
By Amanda Yeo
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' stripped of Indie Game Awards due to generative AI use
It had previously been announced Game of the Year.
By Amanda Yeo
