Netflix to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion
39Engadget / 38min
Shortly after rumors of a deal between the two media giants broke, Netflix has announced it is buying Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max for approximately $82.7 billion. If approved, the deal will take place after Warner Bros. has disentangled itself from both its legacy cable and Discovery assets as part of the already-announced de-merger . That's likely to take place in the third quarter of 2026, wi
EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine
100+NYT > Technology / 51min
The case over online transparency has become a flashpoint between the European Union and the Trump administration.
Jimmy Kimmel has a brutal analogy for Trumps healthcare plan
Mashable / 2h
The deadline to extend Obamacare subsidies is approaching , with millions of Americans at risk of having their insurance premiums increase dramatically if no plan is agreed upon. And on Thursday night, Jimmy Kimmel took President Donald Trump to task on it. "How long has Trump been claiming to have a plan for healthcare?" asks the late night show host in the clip above. "If you had an employee, o
Ofcom wants to double down on file monitoring in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 10min
Experts are concerned about the precedent it may set for users' privacy, despite Ofcom ensuring that measures should not break "end-to-end encryption."
This tiny new DAC gives your phone, laptop or games console the audio skills of the world's best hi-res music player
Latest from TechRadar / 10min
It's the size of a lighter but the HC5 is a delighter –and A&K's new earbuds are pretty special too
AI Is Getting Better at Hacking Crypto’s Smart Contracts
Gizmodo / 19min
And the arguments have already started.
Mac malware is exploding, and Apple just weakened one of its key defenses
How-To Geek / 24min
I spend most of my time in Windows, so I’m used to thinking about malware as a fact of life. You stay patched, you avoid sketchy downloads, and you accept that a bad attachment or sloppy update can ruin your day. macOS has always felt different to me. I only use it when work requires it or when I’m in my home studio recording, and in all the years I’ve owned a Mac, it has stayed blissfully untouc
The Morning After: Flying Antigravity’s A1 drone is unlike anything else
Engadget / 31min
Spinning off from the action-camera company Insta360, Antigravity now has its debut drone on sale. With 360-degree cameras that capture 8K and offer you a truly unconstrained view of the skies, the A1 is a different drone from everything else out there. Sorry, DJI. Instead of typical drone joysticks, you get a motion controller that lets you point and shoot like video game gesture controls, while
Netflix agrees $82.7 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery – and claims it’ll result in 'more choice and greater value for consumers'
Latest from TechRadar / 32min
A giant entertainment deal is agreed for over $80 billion, but it'll face opposition
‘A solution looking for a problem that doesn’t exist’: Logitech CEO blasts AI gadgets – and most people think that’s being generous
Latest from TechRadar / 32min
Logitech’s CEO has called AI gadgets “solutions looking for a problem,” and judging by the online backlash, most people think even that’s putting it politely.
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw live today
Engadget / 45min
Hector Vivas - FIFA via Getty Images The draw for the 2026 World Cup is this Friday at 12 PM ET, where we’ll learn which group the 39 qualified countries and three host nations will land in for the international soccer tournament. The 2026 World Cup draw will air live on Fox. Pre-show coverage of the draw begins at 11:30 a.m. The venues and kickoff times for the World Cup group stage games be ann
AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone
24Wired / 46min
Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits.
Hilton Honors Plans The Honors Society Invitation-Only Elite Status
One Mile at a Time / 48min
In 2026, Hilton Honors is making major change to its elite program , which includes lowering elite requirements for existing tiers, while launching a new Diamond Reserve elite tier. We’ve had reason to believe that there was even more coming, and that has now been officially confirmed. Hilton Honors will roll out invitation-only elite tier In 2026, Hilton Honors plans to introduce a new invitatio
OpenAI Calls a ‘Code Red’ + Which Model Should I Use? + The Hard Fork Review of Slop
NYT > Technology / 51min
“For OpenAI to realize its ambitions, it is not going to be enough for them to make a model that is as good as Gemini 3. They need to be able to leapfrog it again.”
What to expect at CES 2026
Engadget / 53min
CES doesn't start until January, but whispers of the products and announcements that could be in store for tech's biggest annual conference have already started to take shape. The CES 2026 show floor is officially open from January 6 through 9, although the show kicks off with events on Sunday January 4 and a host of press conferences on Monday. As always, product demos, announcements and network
What is the release date for Robin Hood episode 7 on MGM+?
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
With four episodes left to go, Rob's revenge is getting closer by the minute. But when can we watch Robin Hood episode 7 on MGM+?
Elon Musk's X fined €120m over 'deceptive' blue ticks
BBC News / 55min
The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
The Vin Diesel ‘Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Robots’ Movie Has a New Writer: Vin Diesel
Gizmodo / 55min
The 'Fast & Furious' star is now attached to write, headline, and produce the Mattel adaptation.
Windows 11's Run prompt is getting a makeover and a handy extra power – but already there are worries Microsoft will ruin it
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
An ancient part of Windows 11 is seemingly getting a makeover – but people are scared Microsoft's going to somehow make it sluggish.
How to use Excel's Power Query to tidy up messy spreadsheet data
How-To Geek / 1h
Picture this: yet another Excel report lands in my inbox, and, once again, it's a nightmare of leading spaces, inconsistent spelling, and useless rows. Previously, I would spend hours fixing it manually. Now, however, I use Power Query to profile the mess, sanitize the text, clean up the structure, and remove all the needless clutter.
Spotify Wrapped is so much better this year—here's why I love it
How-To Geek / 1h
Spotify is back with its highly anticipated annual recap, Spotify Wrapped, which rounds up your top songs and albums, favorite artists, listening time, and more interesting music insights for 2025.
How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna? (2025)
Wired / 1h
Optimize your sauna session by listening to the experts and, more importantly, your body.
SACD is back, baby! This beefy new audiophile CD player is deliciously '90s, and has built-in tube amplification as a bonus
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Money No Object: One of the rising stars of 'chi-fi' brings a new reference CD player, with powerful DAC skills
Upgrade your gaming audio with the stylish SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds – now $50 off
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Upgrade your gaming audio with these stylish gaming earbuds at a discounted price.
The ads that sell the sizzle of genetic trait discrimination
MIT Technology Review / 1h
One day this fall, I watched an electronic sign outside the Broadway-Lafayette subway station in Manhattan switch seamlessly between an ad for makeup and one promoting the website Pickyourbaby.com, which promises a way for potential parents to use genetic tests to influence their baby’s traits, including eye color, hair color, and IQ. Inside the station, every surface was wrapped with more of its
Gemini 3 Deep Think rolls out to paid subscribers
Mashable / 1h
After launching Gemini 3 in late November, Google is rolling out its latest Deep Think mode to AI Ultra subscribers. Now available in the Gemini app for anyone shelling out $250 a month for the pro plan , Gemini 3 Deep Think is the supercharged mode of Google's latest large language model (LLM), designed to tackle more complex problems. According to the company , it "uses advanced parallel reason
Walmart-backed PhonePe winds down its Pincode app in yet another e-commerce step back
TechCrunch / 1h
PhonePe has shut down its Pincode app over two years after its debut.
Govee Christmas Sparkle String Lights Review: I'll never buy cheap Christmas lights again
How-To Geek / 1h
I've never been a fan of Christmas lights, but I do love Matter, and that's the only reason I had any interest in the Govee Christmas Sparkle String Lights . But it's the fun I had with this product that makes it a welcome addition to this year's tree.
This new anonymous phone carrier doesn’t even need your name – here are 5 things you should know about it
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Phreeli doesn't need your name, address, or almost any other details to provide you with mobile service.
Pluribus episode 6 features the wildest cameo I've seen in 2025, and nobody realized it was foreshadowed weeks ago
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Pluribus episode 6 has blindsided fans with an appearance that some are calling the "cameo of the year".
Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database
34Wired / 1h
An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”
Netflix Is One Step Closer to Buying Warner Bros.
56Gizmodo / 1h
The streaming giant has emerged at the top of the pile after the bidding war for Warner Bros., in a deal that could change the balance of power in Hollywood forever.
Our Favorite Science Books to Gift This Year
Gizmodo / 1h
The smartest gifts are often the smartest books.
Air France First Class Network Expands To Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Tel Aviv
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Air France’s first class is branded as La Premiere, and it’s one of the best experiences in commercial aviation . That’s especially true when you consider the totality of the experience, from the ground service to the inflight service. The airline only offers this product on a subset of its Boeing 777-300ERs, and up until now, it has only been available from Paris to 10 destinations . So there’s
Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for as little as $399.99 when you trade in your old tablet
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Samsung's mega Cyber Week deal on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra drops the high-end tablet to as little as $399.99 when you trade in your old device.
Intel drops plans to sell networking and communication division
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Intel wants to keep its networking and communications business after all.
The era of AI persuasion in elections is about to begin
22MIT Technology Review / 2h
In January 2024, the phone rang in homes all around New Hampshire. On the other end was Joe Biden’s voice, urging Democrats to “save your vote” by skipping the primary. It sounded authentic, but it wasn’t. The call was a fake, generated by artificial intelligence. Today, the technology behind that hoax looks quaint. Tools like OpenAI’s Sora now make it possible to create convincing synthetic vide
Windscribe rolls out new tools to let you manage your VPN IP address your way
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Windscribe introduces IP Pinning and Rotation, giving users more control over their VPN IP and reducing login issues, CAPTCHAs, and streaming errors.
NYT Pips hints, answers for December 5 2025
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
AirPods Pro 3 vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: Which wireless earbuds should you buy?
Mashable / 2h
Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable Expect greater ANC and sound from the AirPods Pro 3 Apple made noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro 3 stronger than their predecessor, and it shows. Most noises across the frequency spectrum are barely noticeable. Very few high-frequency noises (e.g., siren, whistle) will catch you off guard. Transparency Mode is stellar and gives ambient noise a natural presence
NASA Mars rover captures crackling lightning. Hear the thunder yourself.
Mashable / 2h
Scientists now have proof that Mars ' dusty storms can generate mini lightning, putting to rest decades of speculation. The discovery came from a microphone aboard NASA 's Perseverance rover, a lab on six wheels exploring the Jezero Crater region. While it was listening to Martian winds spinning and spitting dust, it also picked up something no one had heard there before: crackles and pops that t
Five Nights at Freddys 2 review: It sure is a movie, technically
Mashable / 2h
First came Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which was fine. Then there was M3GAN 2.0 , which was a flop. Now we have Five Nights at Freddy's 2 , a sequel that has all the energy of a dead battery. Behold the steady downward spiral of robo-horror sequels In each of these franchises, the first film was about a killer robot who, despite being an antagonist, was compelling enough that audiences wanted mor
How to watch Thunder vs. Mavericks online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Select games from this weekend's batch of NBA games are available to live stream for free, including Thunder vs. Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks have struggled for momentum this season, but the return of A
How to watch Celtics vs. Lakers online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NBA action is looking particularly interesting this weekend, with a number of fascinating matchups on the schedule. Celtics vs. Lakers would usually be the biggest of the bunch, but the Celtics just don't h
100TB of cloud space means no more stressing about digital storage
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: 100TB of ultra-secure, private Internxt cloud storage for life — no monthly fees, no storage stress, just massive space and peace of mind at 90% off for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 100TB $974.97 $9,900 Save $8,925.03 If you’ve ever found yourself deleting photos, moving files to random hard drives, or upgrading anothe
How to watch North Texas vs. Tulane online for free
Mashable / 2h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $29.99 per month for 1 year (save $15) Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 7-day free trial, then $199.99 per year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month (save $30) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $76.99/month Best for afforda
How to watch Troy vs. James Madison online for free
Mashable / 2h
Want to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR ESPN ESPN Unlimited $29.99 per month for 1 year (save $15) Best for Fox and Big Ten Fox One 7-day free trial, then $199.99 per year (save $39.89) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month (save $30) Best for channels Hulu + Live TV 3-day free trial, then $76.99/month Best for afforda
What would ethical age verification look like online?
Mashable / 2h
Age-verification laws are sweeping the world. These mandates typically require websites that host explicit content — and some that don't — to obtain personal data from visitors to ensure they're over 18. Lawmakers who put these laws forward say they do so to keep minors away from adult content. But experts have also warned Mashable about the privacy and security risks that could arise from these
The tiny smartphone that somehow does it all is on sale for $85
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The NanoPhone is a credit-card-sized smartphone that’s surprisingly practical and undeniably fun — perfect as a quirky tech gift while the limited-time $84.97 offer lasts. Opens in a new window Credit: NanoPhone NanoPhone $84.97 $199.99 Save $115.02 Shopping for someone who loves quirky tech and clever gadgets? Or maybe you’re just craving something delightfully different for yourself. Eit
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 5, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you know your Joes. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of wo
How Batteries Got Cheaper and Made the Electric Grid More Reliable
NYT > Technology / 2h
An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world.
Korean Air Adding Free Starlink Wi-Fi, A (Very) Long Overdue Development
One Mile at a Time / 2h
In recent times, we’ve seen many airlines announce plans to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi. However, this might be the most exciting and overdue Starlink announcement yet, given the state of this airline group’s Wi-Fi situation… Starlink coming to Korean Air, Asiana, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul, have announced plans to intro
Google, Amazon, and xAI want to launch AI into space
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Major tech firms are racing to deploy AI infrastructure in orbit, aiming to solve Earth’s digital bottlenecks and reshape how global systems connect, compute, and respond.
Dreame's new robovac has the most advanced mop setup I've seen, and the jukebox-style mop dispenser is just the start of it
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Germaphobes are going to go wild for this robovac's never-before-seen mop feature.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for December 5, 2025
Mashable / 3h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Yep, Cloudflare died again. Heres what happened.
Mashable / 3h
Cloudflare is down again, and the internet is affected — but unlike last time, this outage seems to have been quickly fixed. Users started reporting issues with Cloudflare early on Friday, with Downdetector showing a spike in outage reports for the service (Disclosure: Downdetector is owned by Ziff Davis, the same parent company as Mashable.) Let's hope this outage doesn't take half the internet
Marriott & Uber New User Promo: Earn Up To 3,000 Bonus Points
200+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Marriott and Uber have a partnership, allowing Bonvoy members to earn points when spending with Uber and Uber Eats. If you haven’t yet participated in this collaboration, there’s an incentive to do so right now, and you don’t even have to make a purchase to unlock part of the offer. New members can earn up to 3,000 Bonvoy points At the moment it’s possible to earn 1,500 Bonvoy points when you lin
Netflix is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO
30Engadget / 4h
Netflix is in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's film and TV studios and HBO Max streaming service, according to sources from Bloomberg . That suggests Netflix submitted a superior offer to rivals including Paramount Skydance Corp (owned by billionaire Larry Ellison) and Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal. The deal could be consummated within days and, if approved, would change the
Discord Checkpoint is like Spotify Wrapped for your gaming habits. Heres how to see yours.
Mashable / 4h
Discord has released its first personalised end-of-year wrap up, cataloguing just how many hours you spent chatting with friends this year. Called Discord Checkpoint, it's basically like Spotify Wrapped for your gaming habits. SEE ALSO: Discord launches new safety features following lawsuits What is Discord Checkpoint? Rolling out from Dec. 4, Discord Checkpoint is the voice messaging app's first
Pluribus episode 6: What did Carol find in the warehouse?
Mashable / 4h
Pluribus episode 5 left viewers on a cliffhanger bigger than the Others' globe-spanning hive mind. While investigating the Others' apparent love of milk , Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) discovered that the Others' primary food source was actually an oily amber-colored fluid, made of water and a suspicious white powder. Further detective work took her to a cold-storage warehouse filled with produce a
Pluribus episode 6 brings in a wild cameo to explain everything about the Others
Mashable / 4h
If you had " John Cena calmly explains cannibalism" on your 2025 bingo card, congratulations! Pluribus has made all your hyper-specific dreams come true. (Side note: Are you okay?) That's because Cena makes a cameo in Pluribus ' sixth episode, titled "HDP." He plays himself... kind of. This version of Cena isn't really a wrestler or an actor. Instead, he's a member of the global hive mind that's
Pluribus episode 6 reveals something huge about the virus
Mashable / 4h
There are a couple of eye-opening revelations in Pluribus episode 6 — and while one of them's somewhat disturbing, the other may give Carol (Rhea Seehorn) a cause for hope. So, what exactly do we learn about the virus and how it can be transmitted? We've recapped everything below. SEE ALSO: I have a 'Pluribus' question: What's going on with the animals? What do we learn about the virus in episode
I tested the Hinomi H2 Pro - and this office chair folds in half and has some wild lumbar support
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Hinomi's H2 Pro builds on the H1 Pro we reviewed earlier this year, retaining the ability to fold and making adjustments in other areas.
Hurdle hints and answers for December 5, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 5
Mashable / 7h
The moon still looks pretty big and bright in the sky after last night's Full Moon. But now that it's passed, the moon will actually be getting less visible each night as we work through the lunar cycle and approach the New Moon phase. Until then, however, there's plenty to see on the surface, so keep reading to find out what you can spot. What is today’s moon phase? As of Friday, Dec. 5, the moo
Stop waiting for the Steam Deck 2: The Legion Go S is here
How-To Geek / 7h
Now that the Steam Deck is starting to show its age, gamers are searching for upgraded handhelds that can fill the void of a not-yet-realized "Steam Deck 2." For me, the Legion Go S is that handheld, and it's just generally a great platform for on-the-go PC gaming.
DJI to U.S. government: Dont ban us, answer us
Mashable / 9h
Is the Trump administration about to be the Grinch that stole sales of most drones just before Christmas? There's a Dec. 23 deadline looming for DJI , which makes 90 percent of the world's drones, to pass an audit from the U.S. government. Without an audit, U.S. law says DJI will go on the FCC's naughty list — sorry, Covered list — effectively a ban on further U.S. sales. DJI has long said it is
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 5, 2025
Mashable / 9h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love game night. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hin
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 5, 2025
Mashable / 9h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a foodie. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There'
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 5, 2025
Mashable / 9h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always in the mix. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connect
Pluribus episode 6 sees a mortified Carol make two new big discoveries about The Others – and finally teases the team-up we've been waiting for
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Pluribus episode 6 is out now on Apple TV – and it doesn't make us wait for answers about its predecessor's ending.
What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 4 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Another week, another chance for Tommy to hate everything around him. But when is Landman season 2 episode 4 on Paramount+?
Check Out Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event
Wired / 10h
On December 4, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in tech, culture, business, and science for a day full of in-depth interviews.
JD Vance Sent Bizarre Lonely Text to His Bombing Group Chat: “This Chat’s Kind of Dead. Anything Going On?”
Futurism / 11h
As the nation reels over Pete Hegseth allegedly giving direct orders to carry out heinous war crimes, we are now being reminded of the defense secretary’s other big scandal from earlier in the year: when he was caught texting secret war plans about launching airstrikes in Yemen in an unsecured group chat while totally oblivious to the fact that a journalist was in there reading everything. That c
Former USIP Lawyer on DOGE: ‘Brass Knuckles on an Authoritarian Fist’
Wired / 11h
George Foote, who served as the outside general counsel to the US Institute of Peace, said at WIRED’s Big Interview event that DOGE operatives arrived like a “strike team.”
David Hogg to Democratic Establishment: Get the Message or Get Voted Out
100+Wired / 11h
At WIRED’s Big Interview event, the activist and organizer said he doesn’t “think the Chuck Schumers of the world understand” what’s coming for the party.
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang steers Trump, Congress against AI chip limits and state-level AI rules
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang successfully lobbied Trump and lawmakers against a proposed AI chip export rule and issued a warning about fragmented state regulation of AI.
Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity
29TechCrunch / 11h
The newspaper is alleging copyright infringement and calling out Perplexity's retrieval augmented generation (RAG) as a culprit.
It’s Time to Save Silicon Valley From Itself
22Wired / 12h
Big Tech has lost its way. At WIRED’s Big Interview event, Techdirt editor Mike Masnick and Common Tools CEO Alex Komoroske announced a manifesto designed to help the industry get back on track.
The disproportionate effects of AI data centers on local communities – and what can be done about it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
How AI’s power, water and carbon footprints have a disproportionate effect on local communities, and what can be done about it.
A Radical Cure for Internet Addiction Brings Chilling Consequences in This Dystopian Story
Gizmodo / 12h
Read 'Reality Check,' a sci-fi short story by Hugo and Nebula-winning author Nancy Kress, right here on io9.
Score the creator-favorite DJI Mic Mini for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $90: As of Dec. 4, get the DJI Mic Mini (2 TX, 1 RX, and Charging Case) for $79, down from its usual price of $169. That's a discount of 53% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mic Mini (2 TX, 1 RX, and Charging Case) $79 at Amazon $169 Save $90 Though Black Friday and Cyber Monday have both come and gone, there are still plenty of deals across the boar
Meta Poached Apple’s Top Design Guys to Fix Its Software UI
Wired / 12h
Meta wants to make its AI hardware slicker and more fashion-forward. It also needs to make its software more usable. The way to do all that appears to be hiring design maestros away from Apple.
Circle’s Jeremy Allaire: We’re Building an ‘Economic OS’ for the AI Era
Wired / 12h
The cofounder and CEO of Circle says “money as an app platform” is the next step in a digital-based global economic system that’s right around the corner.
iam8bit is suing Skybound Game Studios alleging fraud and theft of designs
Engadget / 12h
Skybound Game Studios is being sued by indie outfit iam8bit over fraud and breach of contract, including the theft of original designs. Skybound Entertainment, the parent company of Skybound Game Studios, is chaired by Robert Kirkman, who may be best known for creating the original comic book of The Walking Dead . We've reached out to Skybound for comment on the lawsuit but have not received a re
Former DOGE Engineer Is Now Back in Government
56Wired / 12h
Sahil Lavingia, previously a DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs, is now a career employee at the IRS. He said at WIRED’s Big Interview event that he expects to work there 10 years.
‘Signalgate’ Inspector General Report Wants Just One Change to Avoid a Repeat Debacle
22Wired / 12h
The United States Inspector General report reviewing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s text messaging mess recommends a single change to keep classified material secure.
Android vs iPhone: here’s what TechRadar readers prefer
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The results are in: Android beats iPhone for TechRadar readers.
