Xfinity introduces WiFi-pausing Holiday Mode feature, with help from John C. Reilly

Look Up Say More Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Trending Now Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Safety Net Mashable @Home In My Bag Versus Creator Playbook Getting Technical with Mashable All Series Xfinity introduces WiFi-pausing Holiday Mode feature, with help from John C. Reilly To promote the new feature, a new'Christmas Carole' themed holiday ad debuts on TV today. Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men's grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he's also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl. Xfinity is introducing a new Holiday Mode feature in its app, with a little help from actor John C. Reilly, who plays the Ghost of Very-Recent Christmas Past in a new holiday advertisement.