Future of SpaceX Beyond the Catches
Next Big Future / 7h
The Flight 15 booster catch was aborted, and the booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. That is not the story that will matter in a few years. The real question is what Starship is being built to carry. I’m Brian Wang of NextBigFuture and Herbert Ong, host of Brighter with Herbert (brighterfinance.com) walk ... Read more
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 15, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 15, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're one of a kind. 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 hints and t
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 15, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a comics fan. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 15, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're sarcastic. 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 Connections hin
How to watch The Chosen season 6 online – stream the biblical epic from anywhere for free
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Hit biblical drama The Chosen is reaching one of the most pivotal moments in religious iconography with season 6 set to lead us to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We're even being treated to a cinematic release for the conclusion of the latest season of the show with a feature film, but there's a lot to pack into the six episodes before that. Over the course of the last five seasons we've seen J
How to watch Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 final — it's *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 final: November 15 Stream AUS vs NZ free on 7plus (Australia) & ThreeNow (New Zealand) Unlock your free stream with NordVPN (save 77%) Watch the Women's Rugby League World Cup 2026 final for free as Australia take on New Zealand for the fifth consecutive tournament, with the Jillaroos aiming for a fourth straight RLWC title. Not excited yet? Here’s more: 7plus
Rainbow Six Siege Year 11 Season 4 sees the return of a largely forgotten healer and a host of welcome changes to the UI and ranked ecosystem — here's everything you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
If you tuned in to the Rainbow Six Siege Osaka majors this weekend, you’ll have noticed that a long-sidelined operator took center stage — Doc. As 20 teams duked it out in front of a screaming crowd, competing to earn $200,000 in prize money, the trophy they were coveting was shaped in the likeness of the healer-focused operator. As palpable tension rippled through the packed ATC hall, moments be
'You can't just take any IP character and throw them in because it just doesn't work. That's where skin collaborations work' — The Doom Slayer is the latest gaming icon to join Rainbow Six Siege and will be fragging his way onto Season 4
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Doom’s iconic anti-hero is ripping and tearing his way into Rainbow Six Siege. Taking to the stage in Osaka during Rainbow Six Siege ’s 2026 Majors tournament, Creative Director Jonathan Mills revealed that the legendary first-person shooter (FPS) protagonist will be fragging his way into Siege as a new skin for Tachanka. Heading to the game on December 22, players will get a chance to rip and te
'You can suddenly float to the 30,000-foot level and understand how it’s all supposed to work together' — Original Mass Effect composer looks back on the 'rewarding' collaborative experience while working on the RPG
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Original Mass Effect composer Jack Wall says working on the game was a "rewarding" collaborative experience Wall says he learned the "value" and "importance" of collaborating with other composers He adds that working with other people can help "fulfill the mandate of having music be this unseen character in the game" Original Mass Effect composer Jack Wall has recalled working on BioWare's role-p
Today I learned why wind farms paint one turbine blade black
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
You'd think that painting a single turbine blade black is a pretty inexpensive fix for accidental bird deaths. It sounds almost too good to be true, which perhaps it is. At the Smøla wind farm in Norway, every wind turbine had one of its blade painted black for an extended science experiment back in August 2013. Over the next three years, the number of bird carcasses found fell by 70%. However, s
Which NVIDIA GPU is closest to the PS5? The answer isn't so simple
Engadget / 3h
One of the biggest questions when it comes to purchasing a gaming rig is whether to go console or PC. This NVIDIA GPU gives the closest results to a PS5.
007 First Light composers reveal their inspirations for the game’s soundtrack — ‘Our mission we set ourselves was to give the franchise a gentle nudge into the modern day, without completely reinventing it’
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
007 First Light composers Joe Henson and Alexis Smith share how they tried to nudge the Bond franchise into "the modern day" The composers say they didn't want to "reinvent" Bond and had a "huge" catalogue for inspiration They also rewatched the film series "to study the scores in a different light, now that we knew we’d be working on our own" 007 First Light composers Joe Henson and Alexis Smith
I used AI to develop the perfect smart home automation routines for my house
How-To Geek / 3h
Figuring out the right smart home automation routines has been a challenge for me, as I can't nail the perfect ones on my own. To identify the correct routines I need, I decided to enlist the help of AI. Google already has access to all my data, from my Google Home devices to my user history. I also use a Pixel 10 Pro with the Google AI Plus plan, so it only made sense to use Gemini for the job.
This Sony patent would add a credit card reader to your PlayStation controller
Engadget / 3h
As Sony and PlayStation head into a digital-only era, new tech on its upcoming controllers could help make online purchases even more convenient for gaming.
What are the limitations of eGPUs vs onboard graphics cards for laptops?
Engadget / 3h
Is it worth it to use an eGPU with your laptop? That depends. Let's take a closer look at the most important factors you should consider.
SpaceX returned its Starship rocket on Saturday—but there's a catch
Ars Technica / 4h
STARBASE, Texas —The black and silver ship fell out of the sky, emerging from the cloud deck near the very end of its flight. Incongruously, the rocket flew horizontal until the last moment when three Raptor rocket engines ignited and it swooped into a vertical position. Slowly, gently, haltingly, the Starship upper stage eased its way toward the waiting tower where two arms extended outward, awa
Google turned to AMD Epyc, not its own Axion chips, to secure its first confidential TPU
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Google's new TPU 8tx pairs TPU 8t silicon with 5th Gen AMD Epyc "Turin" hosts to deliver confidential AI inference The AI juggernaut passed over its own Axion CPU, which hosts the 8t and 8i, likely because its audited confidential stack is x86-only for now The confidential TPU joins a growing number of chips even as key security details remain unpublished, even as Google and Nvidia already offer
11 gadgets under $10 that solve everyday problems
Engadget / 4h
Lots of tech purchases run into the hundreds of dollars, but you don't have to spend a lot to make some upgrades.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
There's a hidden way you can check which services are running on your Android phone
Engadget / 4h
Want to see what's draining your Android phone's memory? Here's how to unlock the hidden Running Services menu to monitor background apps.
Where was Nvidia’s security team?
TechCrunch / 4h
Nvidia’s security chief quietly left in August, and now that CEO Jensen Huang has stepped down over his relationships, including one with an executive at a company suspected of funneling chips to China, a former intelligence officer says it’s the kind of leak that runs everyday conversations, which most corporate security teams are poorly equipped to catch.
Bilt Will Stop Awarding You 4% Bilt Cash Earning At Card Renewal—Unless You Change This App Setting
View from the Wing / 4h
Bilt will automatically move your card to its new rewards model at renewal, ending 4% Bilt Cash earning unless you choose to keep it. I’ve already changed the setting in the app: preserving the old option lets you switch later, while accepting the new model permanently closes the door to earning 4% Bilt Cash. Here’s where to make that choice before your card renews.
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, November 15 (game #1756)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, November 14 (game #1755) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, November 15 (game #1253)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, November 14 (game #1252) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, November 15 (game #987)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, November 14 (game #986) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of
Common reasons your Roku TV can turn on by itself and how to fix it
Engadget / 4h
If your TV has randomly been turning on and it has a Roku attached to it, it could be your Roku's doing. Check these settings.
I tested NVIDIA DLSS on my Steam Deck, and it’s a clear step up from FSR
How-To Geek / 4h
While the Steam Deck is getting a bit long in the tooth and can’t run the majority of recent AAA titles at playable frame rates, Valve’s handheld PC is still capable enough for a good chunk of AAA games released a few years ago and earlier. The biggest downside when playing those games is upscaling, since the handheld’s AMD GPU is limited to older FSR versions that look way worse than DLSS and FS
One cable mistake could be killing your desktop PC's gaming performance
Engadget / 4h
Plugging your monitor into the motherboard instead of your dedicated GPU can ruin gaming performance. Here's how to check your ports and get your frames back.
I made two 3D models with Meshy 7.1, and each went from idea to printer in under 20 minutes
How-To Geek / 5h
Several months ago, I tried using AI to make 3D models and it didn’t end well. When I went to try using AI to make 3D models again, I expected it to end the same way. I was sorely mistaken. AI-generated 3D models have come a long way in a short amount of time, and it’s now an extremely viable way to create something with your 3D printer that doesn’t exist otherwise.
How to watch UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit live streams, start time, preview, full card
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
UFC 334: Saturday, November 14 Main Card time: 9pm ET / 6pm ET / 2am GMT (Sun) / 1pm AEDT (Sun) Watch on Paramount Plus for $8.99 or FREE with Walmart+ 30-day $1 trial (US only) Overseas? Use Norton VPN to watch from anywhere UFC 334 live streams see two belts up for grabs, as the Octagon heads back to New York's Madison Square Garden for a huge numbered event with intriguing matches up and down
‘Borrowing the Tiger’s Majesty’ by Yuzu Kato
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
pmamtraveller : ‘Borrowing the Tiger’s Majesty’ by Yuzu Kato
Why your SD card won't let you transfer files bigger than 4GB, and how to fix it
Engadget / 5h
Some SD cards just won't accept files larger than 4GB, no matter the total capacity or how much free storage there is. But don't worry, it's not hard to fix.
This underrated Google Health app feature can make food tracking less annoying
Engadget / 5h
There's a suite of features with Google's Health app, but you've likely overlooked the intuitive food tracking function that helps keep your diet in check.
The top 6 Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives of 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
2026 has been huge for the Nintendo Switch 2 . This year, it really feels like the console has come into its own, with a number of critically acclaimed first-party exclusives, as well as some heavy-hitting third-party titles that were beautifully optimized for the system (such as Resident Evil Requiem ). Yes, the Switch 2’s library already feels surprisingly fleshed-out for a console that’s not e
Quote of the day by Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield: 'What we are selling is not the software product… it's organizational transformation"
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Although Slack is now a widely used communications tool deployed by small businesses and enterprises alike, it didn't always start off that way. Its creator organization, Tiny Speck, was actually founded as a video games company - but it was the internal system built to manage workflows and communications that gave the company its big break. Corporate relief Slack's co-founder and former CEO, Ste
LAST CHANCE: Chase’s New $350 IHG Card Offers 200,000 Points—Plus $400 In Flight Credits Before Your First Renewal
View from the Wing / 5h
Chase’s new $350 IHG credit card can return $400 in flight credits before your first renewal, on top of a 200,000-point initial bonus. It also gives you enough elite nights to choose a confirmable suite upgrade without first earning those nights through hotel stays.
4 action-packed Netflix miniseries you can finish while working out
How-To Geek / 5h
Watching a show can make a long treadmill session easier to get through, especially when enough is happening to keep you from checking the elapsed time. A miniseries also gives you a complete story you can finish over a few workouts, without adding too much to your watch time.
Small nuclear reactors could soon power the next generation of AI data centers — modular reactors could soon power Dow Texas chemical plant
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
X-energy receives approval to construct four small modular nuclear reactors Each Xe-100 reactor will generate 80 MW of electricity The approval ignores critical outstanding safety concerns Artificial intelligence companies are increasingly turning toward nuclear energy as electricity demand rises alongside expanding computing infrastructure. X-energy has secured federal permission to construct mo
How to get better results from Google Gemini
Engadget / 6h
These tips and tricks will help you prompt Gemini better.
Honor Magic8 Pro vs. Magic9 Pro Max: What's been upgraded?
Engadget / 6h
This Pro upgrade is messier than the typical year-over-year refresh, but the new flagship does give us a pretty good idea of where Honor put its priorities.
5 cheap PCIe cards that turn any old PC into a premium NAS
How-To Geek / 6h
A NAS is basically a box full of hard drives, and there are a lot of ways to set one up without paying $1,000 for a big-name 8-bay box. You probably have parts lying around the house that can be used in the setup, including the one thing those shiny boxes almost never give you: real PCIe slots. Whether you're picking up a used PC for NAS duty or rescuing your own, these are the five cards I'd act
SpaceX Starship 15 Caught
Next Big Future / 6h
Good deorbit burn. Starship is on course to reenter Earth’s atmosphere ahead of a planned catch at Starbase in 1 Minutes. Catch was good
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Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Yandex users may have lost their data for good following Ukraine strikes — Russian tech giant confirms 2.84% of customer data is gone forever
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Yandex says it recovered 97.16% of customer data affected by Ukrainian drone strikes Equipment damage and missing backups left 2.84% of customer data unrecoverable Ukrainian drones targeted Yandex's three supercomputers Yandex has recovered 97.16% of customer data affected by Ukrainian drone strikes against its Russian data centers, although some information remains permanently inaccessible. The
Airlines Are Giving Passengers ‘Hoe Bags’—But You May Be Owed More When Your Luggage Goes Missing
View from the Wing / 6h
A Southwest Airlines passenger says her luggage went missing on a flight to Detroit, and the airline handed her what she calls a “hoe bag”: a plastic bag containing a toothbrush, razor, mouthwash and deodorant. “This is a care package for hoes.”
Curiosity Stream’s documentary library is yours for life at $119.99
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Curiosity Stream is a documentary streaming service, and a lifetime subscription is $119.99 (reg. $399.99) with code DEAL20 . Opens in a new window Credit: Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription $119.99 $399.99 Save $280 Most streaming services bill you monthly, and their documentary sections are usually small compared with their drama and reality shows. If
Here's when a dedicated graphics card is worth it
Engadget / 6h
Modern iGPUs are surprisingly capable, but they aren't without limitations.
Jellyfin still has a sharing problem Plex solved years ago
How-To Geek / 6h
Setting up a media server is the easy part. The hard part shows up the first time you try to let your sister or a friend watch something on it. You send what feels like a simple invite, and suddenly you're explaining ports, domains, and why a TV remote can't type a colon. Where your server lives matters less than how a non-technical person gets to it. I've been on both sides of that conversation;
Jensen Huang Carried a Secret for More Than a Year. It Led to His Downfall.
NYT > Technology / 6h
Nvidia’s leader said his relationship with a female customer was just about business. But what he was concealing eventually led to his resignation from the company he created.
Weekly Review: November 14, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 6h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far… well, as much as possible, in light of the air traffic disruptions we’re seeing around the United States. Fortunately I’m not traveling right now, but I do have a trip coming up for Thanksgiving, which I’m looking forward to. Then I have a mega-review trip planned for December, which should be fun, and check a few things off my list. On the points
Elon Musk, other tech execs sign petition calling on Nvidia to reinstate Jensen Huang
TechCrunch / 7h
The petition had attracted more than 115,000 signatures as of Saturday afternoon.
The reasons why your TV soundbar has an audio delay
Engadget / 7h
Audio delays are really irritating, especially when watching sports and live events. We've got several possible causes and what you can do about them.
The Terms of Cybercab Ownership Don’t Add Up, Musk Admits
Gizmodo / 7h
Tesla's monthly fee, geofencing requirements, and other limitations, are all pretty deflating.
Hardware shortages reveal how companies quietly fleeced us for years
How-To Geek / 7h
It's understandable that anyone creating a product is only incentivized to do the absolute minimum for it to sell. In a monopoly, that bar can be very low indeed, and in a competitive space things are better, but you only have to outperform your rivals, no more.
Why some USB ports are yellow (and less common than others)
Engadget / 7h
Not every USB port color means what you think. Learn why yellow ports are so uncommon and what to check before you plug in anything important.
thats-a-cat : nora-yoko : that’s a cat ✅️
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
Marvel Comics Is Letting Angela Fly Once Again
Gizmodo / 7h
As part Marvel's new creative relaunch, the fan-favorite Queen of Hel gets to headline a new supernatural solo comic.
How to clear the cache on your Samsung TV
Engadget / 7h
Your TV's cache is a collection of temporary files, some of which you don't need anymore. Here's why you might want to clear those out – and how.
Inside Microsoft’s Rush to Get Back Online After a Global Outage
NYT > Technology / 7h
A prolonged outage left many without email and other services, the most recent reminder that the world’s technological underpinnings rely on just a few companies.
SpaceX Starship Put Up More Starlink Capacity Than Falcon 9 Last 6 Weeks
Next Big Future / 7h
SpaceX Falcon 9 averages less than 10 launches per month. Two Starship tests each put up 26 V3 STarlink in the last 6 weeks. 52 V3 is more than 9 weeks of Falcon 9 launches. Continuing to test launch at this rate. Means more than doubling rate of capacity added Starlink. Starship Flight 14 launched ... Read more
SpaceX Flight 15 Booster Burned More Fuel Than Expected
Next Big Future / 7h
Elon says the Flight 15 Booster aborted return and then crashed. It was running low on fuel. It was burning too much. They used up more fuel to divert. So attempting to land could have made it but it was too risky. They may have needed more hover moves. Slight underperformance of engines on this ... Read more
Why I folded on Jellyfin after weeks of trying to ditch Plex
How-To Geek / 7h
I've been a Plex guy from the very start of my self-hosted media journey (unless you count network shares and DLNA), but all my colleagues keep going on about Jellyfin and how great it is.
SpaceX successfully catches Starship after launch for the first time
Engadget / 7h
While the company has pulled off this trick a few times with Super Heavy boosters, it was a first for the Ship.
How to clear the cache on your Xbox Series X
Engadget / 7h
Clearing the cache on your Xbox Series X can help it retain its snappiness while avoiding glitches, or you can perform a console reset if all else fails.
Is your car tracking your location? Here's how to check and opt out
Engadget / 7h
Modern cars are great for farming user data, and big tech companies know it. It's important to know how this information is collected and how to opt out.
This built-in Windows tool can diagnose your PC's battery health
Engadget / 8h
If your laptop doesn't seem to hold a charge as well as it used to, start by checking the diagnostics this tool can report. We'll show you how to use it.
Ryobi’s newest 18V Impact Wrench is the perfect upgrade for your garage
How-To Geek / 8h
An impact wrench is a powerful and versatile tool I think everyone should own . And chances are, many DIY mechanics already have one that came in a combo kit. But as we all know, Ryobi is constantly releasing exciting new tools or upgrading its 18V ONE+ arsenal, and that includes an all-new impact wrench that's the perfect upgrade for your garage or shop.
Steady Gaze (Two Cats) 1960
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
: Kiyoshi Saito 1907-1997
Change these Fitbit Edge settings for a better experience
Engadget / 8h
The Fitbit Edge not only looks good, but packs plenty of features while remaining minimal. To get the most out of it, you only need to tweak a few settings.
Tesla opens Cybercab pre-orders ‘for personal use,’ with geo restrictions and a $299 monthly fee
TechCrunch / 8h
Even Elon Musk said the monthly fee is "too high."
Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard review: Can be worth it even if you don't fly Hawaiian often
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
I've never flown with Hawaiian Airlines, yet the Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite Mastercard® is the latest addition to my wallet. With Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines sharing the same loyalty program, Atmos Rewards , the Hawaiian Airlines Mastercard is an attractive option for anyone who regularly flies with either airline. This card offers common airline-associated perks, but like many cobranded air
How much did home internet cost in 2001 vs 2026?
Engadget / 8h
A lot of things have gotten more expensive since the turn of the millennium. Has home internet suffered the same fate? Let's take a trip down memory lane.
That key left of '1' on many keyboards is actually crucial for programmers
Engadget / 8h
The humble tilde has many uses.
My older Galaxy finally got One UI 9, and these 3 features were worth the wait
How-To Geek / 8h
It took some time, but One UI 9 has finally started to roll out to a swath of older devices. You don't have to have a brand-new flagship Galaxy device to get the update anymore, which is good news for me and my S24 FE. Even mid-range A-series devices and some tablets are now gaining access to the swath of new features.
Trump’s War on Iran is Pushing the Global South Toward Chinese Solar Panels in Record Numbers
Futurism / 8h
Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office has been a devastating blow for American soft power, the network of global institutions that structurally tie foreign economies to US capital. Under his second administration, programs like the US Agency for International Development have become shells of their past iterations, leaving countries dependent on US support struggling in the short term and US i
AI Agent Can’t Explain Why It Randomly Ordered its Human Meat Proxy an Absurd Number of Eggs
Futurism / 8h
You could order your groceries yourself. Or you could engage in an excruciating Rube Goldberg machine of a conversation by micromanaging an AI agent to describe what food you need from the supermarket — just so it can mess up your order anyway. What, not excited for this billionaire-ordained future, you Ludditical lunk? Why is that? Is it because you’re too busy laughing at this AI meat proxy who
Transportation Secretary Gestures Vaguely at Copper Wiring to Explain Flight Grounding
Gizmodo / 8h
Apparently the longest flight grounding since 9/11 had something to do with the switch from copper to fiber.
The Love for ‘Wildwood’ Keeps on Growing
Gizmodo / 8h
High praise and Laika's stop-motion history are helping 'Wildwood' stay strong as the holiday movie season kicks up.
GTA 6: 3 intriguing new details we just learned
Mashable / 9h
At this point, there's a good chance anyone reading this has already purchased and pre-loaded Grand Theft Auto VI . You've chosen a console , or maybe you're still looking to buy one , but at any rate, all you can do is wait for the game and soak in any pre-release details you can. Thank goodness for The Guardian , then, as the UK newspaper published an exclusive preview of the game in its Saturd
Southwest Pilot Calls Out Nationwide Flight Shutdown As A Government Control Plot
View from the Wing / 9h
A pilot, reportedly with Southwest Airlines, says he flew from Cancún to Phoenix without any communications problems. He’s concluded that Friday’s nationwide flight shutdown was a government operation to control people.
USB flash drives have gotten so expensive that you might as well buy an SSD
How-To Geek / 9h
Flash drives aren’t the cheap choice that they used to be. Sure, you can still find some cheap flash drives around, but have you considered buying an external SSD instead? When you start to get to larger storage tiers, the pricing evens out and the external SSDs actually become a better buy.
How to make your Nintendo Switch 2 battery last longer
Engadget / 9h
The Switch 2's battery life varies depending on what game you're playing, but changing some settings can also help you maximize how long it lasts.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
The weird world of Kindle page-turner remotes
How-To Geek / 9h
So you buy a Kindle and you think to yourself, "I sure would like to turn the pages from way over here, surely there's a solution for that?" Well, to my personal surprise, I have recently learned both that people who want to turn eReader pages at a distance exist (it makes sense when you think about it) and that Kindles in particular have no elegant way of achieving this goal. Hence, the existenc
5 excellent free Apple Watch apps every owner should know about
Engadget / 9h
You can enjoy great Apple Watch apps without having to shell out for a subscription.
'It’s time to retire the stereotype that gaming is a waste of time': Logitech is giving workers the day off to play video games — just as GTA VI is set to launch
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Logitech is giving workers a day off to play video games Its research found gaming skills can positively affect workplace performance Logi Game Day comes conveniently ahead of GTA VI launch on November 19 2026 Logitech has announced a new worker initiative which gives employees a day off to play video games - just days before the release of GTA VI . The company says the thinking behind 'Logi Game
United Raises Credit Card Bonuses To 100,000 Miles—Cardholders Earn More On Flights And Pay Less For Awards
View from the Wing / 9h
United and Chase have raised initial bonuses on all four personal credit cards, with offers now reaching 100,000 miles. That's worth considering because United has made its credit card much harder to skip: eligible primary cardholders earn more miles for flying, then pay fewer miles to book United awards. Even elite status doesn't eliminate the disadvantage of going without one.
Which Credit Cards Give You Hotel Elite Status, And Are They Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated out there , thanks to the strong perks that they offer. In this post, I’d like to specifically focus on credit cards that offer hotel elite status, and talk about under what circumstances they could be worth it. I’ve already written about the best hotel credit cards offering free nights , either as an annual benefit or as a reward for reaching cert
I canceled my BritBox subscription after this tool showed me where to stream my favorite shows for free
How-To Geek / 9h
When it comes to streaming, buying, selecting, or watching, I'm a picky viewer. It drives my wife bonkers. When I'm not being a thorn in her side about picking media to watch, I'm usually searching for ways to cancel subscriptions.
How to watch Honey for free — stream from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
If you're a fan of Killing Eve , get ready to sink your teeth into Honey , which is a prequel to the hit BBC show. Here's how to watch Honey online from anywhere with this VPN — and potentially for free. This espionage series is created by Emma Moran specifically for the BBC and German network ZDF, and it takes place in East Berlin during the Cold War. If you're wondering how it connects to Killi
Your Apple AirPods Pro can test your hearing in five minutes, but are they accurate?
Engadget / 9h
Apple AirPods use an industry-recognized standard when testing a user's hearing, but there are various factors that can give inaccurate results.
Common reasons your PC's camera and microphone aren't working
Engadget / 9h
There's nothing worse than having camera or mic problems right before a video call or meeting. Luckily, the fixes are usually pretty straightforward.
How to check which iOS version your iPhone is running
Engadget / 9h
Not every version of iOS is a home run, but keeping your iPhone up to date is generally a good idea anyway. Here's how to check whether yours is.
Tech Leaders Rally Behind Jensen Huang
NYT > Technology / 10h
In social media posts and letters to Nvidia’s board, Mr. Huang’s billionaire peers described him as a singular leader who could not be replaced at Nvidia.
Audacity 4 is finally here and it's made editing audio easier than ever
How-To Geek / 10h
I got into radio and music production at a very weird time. For a while, I rocked a TASCAM PortaStudio for my personal recordings. When I got into college and started working in radio, it was all physical digital audio workstations and programs like Adobe Audition. When I no longer had access to professional-grade equipment and software, Audacity just hit a sweet spot for me. Whether it was recor
Joseph Jones, Cat with a red hood, 2026
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
campsis : Oil and acrylic on linen 8 × 6 in.
What does an NPU do and why do so many laptops have them?
Engadget / 10h
Wondering what an NPU actually does and whether you even need it? We've got you covered.
Got an iPhone Duo? These 9 settings make it easier to use
TechCrunch / 10h
From Touch ID shortcuts to smarter volume buttons and camera tricks, these tweaks make Apple's foldable iPhone easier to use every day.
This game-changing app has unlocked my iPhone Duo's coding potential
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Last week, I was sitting on a plane, thousands of feet above the ground, making changes to a project running on my MacBook Pro at home. I wasn't carrying my MacBook, and I wasn't even using an iPad. Instead, I did everything from the iPhone Duo , and it made me realize how much Apple's first foldable has transformed my workflow. I've spent much of this year figuring out how to make remote develop
How to watch Michael McIntyre's The Wheel season 7 for free — stream from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Superstar comedian Michael McIntyre is back to put contestants to the test, with the help of a few celebrity experts including Kate Garraway, Jordan Banjo, and Katherine Ryan. Here's how to watch Michael McIntyre's The Wheel season 7 online from anywhere with this VPN — and potentially for free. With 14 instalments of the hit game show to come, quiz fanatics are going to get their fair share of t
The best holiday gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Any time I get overwhelmed these days, the first thought I have is: I need to go touch grass. And I really mean it — the great outdoors is exactly where I go to unwind, relax, challenge myself and have a good think. In fact, for many of us at TPG, it's a big part of the reason we love to travel. This holiday season, you might find yourself shopping for someone who plans their entire winter travel
A custom home screen widget is the easiest way to start vibe coding Android apps
How-To Geek / 10h
I’ve been a devout Android user for nearly two decades, but I never even toyed with the idea of building an app until this year. Google’s AI integration in Android Studio makes it accessible to anyone, and custom widgets are a great place to start.
AI Chatbots Won’t Stop Recommending Scam Websites to People Trying to Shop
Futurism / 10h
AI chatbots are taking over as the main way that people use the internet outside social media — and that includes shopping. It makes it pretty concerning, then, that they still have a bad habit of recommending shady websites that rip users off instead of providing the product they’re looking for. A new study conducted by Podqi and reported on by The Verge found that ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexit
Checking your Apple Watch's battery health is easier than you think
Engadget / 10h
The Apple Watch's battery life is undoubtedly impressive but you'll need to keep an eye on the health of the battery to keep it working at its best.
Transportation secretary blames ‘routine’ equipment upgrade for grounding flights nationwide
TechCrunch / 10h
FAA administrator Bryan Bedford also said there's "zero evidence of anything AI-related."
Samsung may be getting rid of another One UI feature
Engadget / 11h
Samsung has discontinued Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages in the US, and it looks like another One UI feature may suffer the same fate.
CachyOS made my Mint laptop feel slow, and I haven't looked back
How-To Geek / 11h
Ever since I've been using Linux as a daily driver, I haven't really considered dropping Mint for something else. Don't get me wrong. I have a machine running Debian, a machine running Arch, and I still use Red Hat and Ubuntu at the office. So I'm very much in the Linux world. But I recently discovered an OS that gives Mint a run for its money (at least for my work): CachyOS.
Is 1TB enough storage for your Xbox Series X? Here's what gamers should know
Engadget / 11h
With games increasingly taking up valuable space on consoles, we take a look at whether going for the extra storage on the Xbox Series X is really worth it.
Why is the NVIDIA RTX 3060 still the most popular GPU on Steam?
Engadget / 11h
You'd think that gamers would always run the latest and greatest GPUs in their rigs, but NVIDIA's RTX 3060 proves that isn't quite the case.
The ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Show Is Real, and It’s Called ‘Planeswalker’
Gizmodo / 11h
If you're waiting to watch 'Magic: The Gathering' on TV, stay in line, because that's what 'Planeswalker' is for.
UPDATED: SpaceX Successfully Salvages Its Attempt to Catch a Starship
Gizmodo / 11h
The booster catch was spectacularly aborted. The upper stage catch was successful.
Nabisco Plastic cereal collectible, Weeties Lucky Dip series, Wild Cat 1959 This small blue wildcat…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
nobrashfestivity : Nabisco Plastic cereal collectible, Weeties Lucky Dip series, Wild Cat 1959 This small blue wildcat was a toy given away in packets of Cornies or Weeties. Overall: 5mm (width), 22mm (height), 36mm (length)
How to watch Austria vs Ireland: FREE live streams, TV channels & kick-off time for Nations League 2026/27 fixture, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Find out how to watch Austria vs Ireland for free from anywhere in the world as the two countries go head-to-head in the Nations League . In a tight Group B3, both sides are in contention for automatic promotion up to League A. Austria currently top the table with eight points, but a win for Ireland in Linz today would pull them level. Austria kicked off their campaign with two convincing 3-1 win
American Airlines Reverses Its Original New York Strategy—Wants Local Customers Back In Major Cities
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines says focusing on local customers has produced “material margin improvement” at LaGuardia. They're doing better in New York by focusing on the needs of New Yorkers.
5 websites I scrape with Home Assistant (and what I do with the data)
How-To Geek / 11h
The internet is full of a lot of garbage, but there’s also some incredibly useful information out there. Home Assistant has a native integration that can scrape information from some websites and extract specific values. I scrape data from several different sites, and once I've got the data into Home Assistant, there’s a lot I can do with it.
How to watch Portugal vs Denmark: FREE live streams, TV channels & kick-off time for Nations League 2026/27 fixture, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Find out how to watch Portugal vs Denmark for free from anywhere in the world as the two countries go head-to-head in the Nations League . With defending champions Portugal safely through to the knockouts having won all four of their games, the key narrative enveloping the Seleção das Quinas is the start of their post-Cristiano Ronaldo era. Thankfully for coach Jorge Jesus, he can point to result
How to watch Ireland vs Fiji for FREE: Nations Championship 2026 live streams & TV channels, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Watch Ireland vs Fiji for FREE on Rugbypass TV (US) / ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ire) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 77% this Black Friday) Today (Saturday, November 14) at 8.10pm GMT / 3.10pm ET Today's Ireland vs Fiji live stream in the 2026 Nations Championship sees Andy Farrell attempt to mastermind a big win over the Pacific Islanders, knowing that they realistically need a big bu
I tested 12 new fitness trackers this year — but I'd only buy 2 on Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
In my role as TechRadar' s Senior Fitness and Wearables Editor, I test a lot of smartwatches and fitness trackers. I've tested around a dozen wrist-based fitness trackers this year alone, and what I haven't tested, I've asked other writers to put through their paces for me. My personal testing bank this year includes the following: Google Fitbit Edge (review to come) Coros Pace 4 Pro (review to c
12 fabulous gifts inspired by some of my favorite destinations and hotels
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
I'm on the road about half the year on assignment for TPG and on any given week, you might find me browsing the jade market in Taipei, window-shopping through Galerie Vivienne in Paris or strolling through the San Telmo market in Buenos Aires on the hunt for collectibles. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a souvenir, piece of art, sweet treat or other little curio and thought, "Wouldn't t
Uber drivers' information stolen in a third-party hack
Engadget / 11h
Uber sends warning to drivers whose information was stolen in a data breach.
Your new tech is still stuck in the year 1970 — here's why
Engadget / 11h
If you've ever seen an arbitrary date in 1970 on your non-Windows device, don't worry, it's not glitching. It was chosen during the development process.
Study Finds that FSD Drives like a Homicidal Maniac Around Cyclists
Futurism / 11h
As if cyclists didn’t have reason enough to fear cars on the road, it turns out that Tesla’s self-driving cars hate them as much as human motorists. In tests of the Elon Musk automaker’s Full Self-Driving software, a team of researchers at the pedestrian and road safety organization Johanna.be found that it frequently made a mockery of traffic laws. The cars blazed through neighborhoods and resid
Meta and TikTok Have Been Secretly Paying Millions of Dollars to Teens to Keep Their Experiences Out of Court
Futurism / 11h
It’s more apparent than ever just how harmful social media is to the impressionable minds of teens. But that’s not a story that social platforms want you to hear. According to explosive new reporting by Bloomberg , both Meta and TikTok secretly paid off a dozen teen plaintiffs in settlements most of which ranged anywhere from $2 million to $2.5 million in a bid to keep their claims out of the pub
Here's how much Apple AirPods cost in 2016 vs. 2026
Engadget / 11h
First introduced in 2016, AirPods have improved in quality, offering a bevy of new features, but how has that impacted the cost to the consumer today?
Asian governments react to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s exit
TechCrunch / 12h
Some governments moved to confirm chip supply commitments, while others are monitoring the impact on local projects or addressing ongoing investigations.
SpaceX debris causes West Coast flight delays
Mashable / 12h
The nation-wide grounding of American flights grabbed all the headlines yesterday, for good reason, but it wasn't the only anomalous event on Friday the 13th. Before the FAA mandate brought all air travel to a screeching halt, West Coast travelers experienced flight delays out of fear that falling debris from the recent SpaceX launch might damage a plane. The launch of Starship, SpaceX's largest
Whatever happened to Sony Xperia phones?
Engadget / 12h
Sony seems to have its hand in virtually every device offering, but true fans know that one product line in particular vanished from the American market.
Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos
BBC News / 12h
The social media giant is accused of not informing 20 million users it had access to their photos.
I spent over $10,000 building custom PCs, and a mini PC is now my main computer
How-To Geek / 12h
I've been a PC gamer for well over a decade. It's safe to say I've spent collectively over $10,000 on various gaming desktop builds over the years. But, I recently moved from my full-size superpowered custom-built desktop to a mini PC—and I love it?
Uladzimir Basalyga cover illustration for 1982 “Paci, paci, paws” (Paci paci pacičky)
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
oldpagesclub : Uladzimir Basalyga cover illustration for 1982 “Paci, paci, paws” (Paci paci pacičky) (book from my private collection)
What the circled "Z" on Google Maps means
Engadget / 12h
If you've seen a circled capital Z on your Google Maps route, you should know what it means. It might save you from a ticket.
How Do You Define ‘Spy’?
Gizmodo / 12h
Trump allies are awfully concerned with what to call Alice Huang. Perhaps there's a reason for that.
SpaceX Starship landing livestream: Watch the catch attempt live
Mashable / 12h
SpaceX is attempting rocketry history on Saturday, and you can watch it from the comfort of your home. Elon Musk's spacefaring company launched a test flight of its Starship craft on Friday evening. There were multiple objectives for the mission, including the deployment of Starlink satellites, but two goals stood out above the rest: Guide the rocket booster to a pinpoint landing minutes after la
10 gifts the trendsetter in your life will love (and how to earn rewards on your shopping)
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
It's that time of year again — holiday shopping season. I'm the friend everyone comes to for gift ideas, and I take that VERY seriously (in fact, my nickname during the holiday season is "Santa Bella"). Between way too many hours scrolling on my FYP and my group chats, I always know what's trending and actually worth the hype. This year, I'm also lending my gift giving expertise to all of you wit
4 Netflix shows that are perfect for killing time in the school pickup line
How-To Geek / 12h
Waiting in line to pick up your kids from school can be excruciatingly dull. Many people spend the time scrolling through social media, but there is a ton of content out there that you could be watching that doesn't demand all of your attention or much of your time. Rather than doom-scrolling, these series are the perfect way to kill some time.
How To Tell Different Airplanes Apart, From 737s To A380s: An AvGeek’s Guide
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The miles & points world has all kinds of different enthusiasts — some people are only interested in miles & points in order to save money on travel, while others are interested in miles & points because they love airplanes . I know there are plenty of people who are very frequent flyers but can barely tell the difference between an Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. In this post, I’d like to share how
Sodium vs. lithium-ion batteries: What's the difference between them?
Engadget / 12h
Lithium-ion batteries may dominate today, but emerging alternatives like sodium-ion may soon have their time in the spotlight if we can manage key differences.
