Friday, October 30, 2026

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Binance hack update: How the $6.3 billion crypto hack happened
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Mashable / 8min
The first question that comes to mind after hearing that Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked to the tune of $6.2 billion is: How the heck can this even happen? The hack, which lasted several hours, saw the attacker drain Binance's wallets, with hundreds of millions of dollars in BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, and other cryptocurrencies. The total tally, according to Binance co





From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean


BBC News / 2min
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?





A sub-$100 homelab can pay for itself by replacing just 3 cloud subscriptions
How-To Geek / 4min
Are you tired of paying for tons of cloud subscriptions? What if I told you a sub-$100 homelab could pay for itself? Here’s what you need to get started with homelabbing and how canceling just three subscriptions can pay off your investment in around two months.





Global CO2 Levels Expected to Surge Thanks to This Super El Niño
Gizmodo / 5min
Brutal peatland wildfires in Indonesia illustrate one of several ways El Niño raises global CO2 levels.





Im watching the Mexican GP for free this weekend — how to live stream F1 for free
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free. Watch the Mexico GP for free with the Prime Video app. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple TV Prime Video Channel Watch the Mexico GP for free with a 7-day trial Kimi Antonelli had a slim chance of winning the title last weekend in Austin. He did his part by winning the Grand










Woot quietly dropped this Nintendo Switch 2 bundle under $460: How to save with promo code
Mashable / 8min
SAVE $90: As of Oct. 30, the Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle is on sale for $459 at Woot. Use the code SAVETOBER at checkout to save. Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle $459 at Woot $549 Save $90 If you've been considering upgrading your gaming setup, there's a new Nintendo deal at Woot that'll save you $90. The retailer is currently offerin





Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Ultra-Premium Collection preorders are live: Shop now for under market price
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Day (Espeon) and Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Night (Umbreon) are available to preorder now on Walmart. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokemon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Day (Espeon) $495 at Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celeb





The AI Act's longer runway is an opportunity to build governance that lasts
Latest from TechRadar / 27min
Transparency duties under Article 50 have begun to apply, even as the EU AI Omnibus implementation for many high-risk systems has moved to December 2027 and, for certain AI-enabled products, to August 2028. For organizations building and deploying AI in Europe, the message is clear: regulators extended the timeline on complexity, but not on transparency. While some organizations may view the exte





HubSpot AEO review 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 27min
I review tech for a living, so asking AI for the “best website for tech reviews” came with a small risk of bruised pride. Would TechRadar get a mention, or would the answer send readers straight to the competition? That was one of the questions I put to HubSpot AEO. HubSpot ’s answer engine optimization tool tracks selected questions across ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. It shows which brands ap





Microsoft didn't build these 5 apps, but they changed Windows forever anyway
How-To Geek / 33min
Windows is Microsoft's operating system, but that doesn't mean Microsoft gets all the credit for shaping the PC experience. Over the years, independent developers created apps that changed how people browsed the web, listened to music, watched videos, played games, and even interacted with Windows itself. These five did more than add another program to your PC: they changed what Windows users cam





Karyn Kusama to Direct ‘Mouthwashing’ Video Game Adaptation
Gizmodo / 33min
'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' is rumored to receive a complete creative overhaul in season three.





This App Brutally Shames You by Tracking How Many Hours You’ve Lost to Scrolling
Wired / 35min
The iOS app Oh My Hours takes a new approach to curbing screen time. It splits up your day into hour-long blocks, then shows which ones you wasted on Instagram and TikTok.





Apples new batch of products is live on Amazon: How to buy the new MacBooks, iMacs, and iPad mini
Mashable / 36min
The new Apple hardware lineup on Amazon: Apple iPad mini (OLED, A20 Pro) Starts at $699 Apple 24-inch iMac (M6) Starts at $1,499 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M6) Starts at $1,999 Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/Max with PROLED Touchscreen Display) Starts at $2,899 Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/Max with PROLED Touchscreen Display) Starts at $3,399 It’s been a chaotic, hardware-heavy week in Cu





Elon Musk’s Ties to Texas Republicans Go Much Deeper Than the Midterms
Wired / 42min
As Election Day approaches, the billionaire’s longstanding relationships with GOP leaders in Texas are under scrutiny.





United CEO Scott Kirby Insists Critics Misunderstand His American Merger Vision
One Mile at a Time / 50min
In April 2026, news broke about how United CEO Scott Kirby reportedly approached the Trump administration about the concept of merging with American, and forming a “flag” carrier for the United States. Days later, American management publicly rejected this concept , which caused Kirby to publicly make his case for a merger with American . Months later, it came out that Kirby had also approached D





Massive GovTech breach leaks 42 million documents — including thousands packed with personal information
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Latest from TechRadar / 56min
Researcher finds exposed database containing 42 million documents and hundreds of thousands of records with personal data The CitySourced-linked repository exposed names, contact details, complaint reports, and internal records for years Database was secured after disclosure, highlighting ongoing risks from misconfigured cloud storage Millions of documents, many exposing personally identifiable i





Male Insecurity Over Penis Size Is a Booming Business
Wired / 57min
Manhood, a new documentary about “girth enhancement,” explores how wellness professionals are encouraging men to undergo increasingly extreme procedures to be sexually desirable.





Waymo and Toyota will soon start testing their robotaxis in Japan
Engadget / 1h
Waymo and Toyota will start testing autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year. (edited)





Amazon has heavily discounted the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 4TB — beat RAMageddon before Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $300.09: As of Oct. 30, the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 4TB is on sale for $799.90 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung SSD 990 PRO 4TB $799.90 at Amazon $1,099.99 Save $300.09 Upgrading your PC's storage can make a noticeable difference to how it runs. No more sluggish performance or waiting forever for games , files, or downloads to load





The best early Black Friday gaming monitors: Samsung, LG, ASUS, and more are on sale right now
Mashable / 1h
The best early Black Friday gaming monitor deals: best budget gaming monitor deal Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 QHD Monitor (G50F) $169.99 (save $110) best LG gaming monitor deal LG 27-inch Ultragear OLED monitor (27GS93QE) $499.99 (save $400) best ASUS gaming monitor deal ASUS 27-inch ROG Strix 4K Monitor (XG27UCG) $329 (save $120) best Acer gaming monitor deal Acer 27-inch Nitro QD-OLED Monitor (V





The best early Black Friday iPad deals: See the best deals that already match Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
Early Black Friday iPad deals: Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $399 (save $50) Best iPad mini deal Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $545 (save $54) Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $699 (save $50) Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,424.99 (save $74.01) Black Friday sales are dropping early this year, and shopping n





Magic The Gatherings The Hobbit Gift Bundle is down to market price at Amazon — save over $15
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Gift Bundle is on sale for $93.99 at Amazon , down from its $109.86 typical price. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Gift Bundle $93.99 at Amazon $109.86 Save $15.87 It wasn't that long ago that Magic: The Gathering's The Hobbit Gift Bundle was struggling to drop below $150, but Amazon has now brought the





MTGs Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is under market price at Amazon — save almost $10
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $90.16 at Amazon , down from its $98.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box $90.16 at Amazon $98.99 Save $8.83 It's been a while since we've spotted a worthwhile Amazon discount on Magic: The Gathering's Avat





The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection hits a record-low price at Amazon — shop for under $50
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection (Lucario) is on sale for $49.95 at Amazon , down from its typical price of $61.95. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection $49.95 at Amazon $61.95 Save $12 Amazon's prices for the Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration collections have been jumping around throughout October, but





I hated my foldable phone's table wobble until I printed this folding accessory
How-To Geek / 1h
What do modern Android phones and the classic "Weebles" toys from the '70s have in common? They wobble. It's an epidemic of chunky, off-center camera bumps, and I'm trying to fix it. My first attempt was pretty good, but I'm back with a new and improved solution.





It Sure Looks Like the Department of Education Is Promoting a Right-Wing ‘Harry Potter’ Meme
Wired / 1h
The meme appeared to reference gender-swapping “Malfoid” fan fiction, a term with incel roots. When asked about it, the DOE responded by quoting Dumbledore.





Samsung S95H OLED TV Review (2026)
Wired / 1h
It performs great, with rich texture and high brightness, but faces new competition when it comes to color dominance.





Crematoria Are Being Used to Heat Homes and Swimming Pools
Wired / 1h
European countries are leading the way harvesting heat that would otherwise be wasted as green death practices become more common.





Senators are looking into 'serious privacy risks' with Meta's AI glasses
Engadget / 1h
US senators have asked Meta to explain how it's mitigating 'serious' privacy risks with its AI glasses.





Are We in an A.I. Bubble? We’re About to Find Out.
NYT > Technology / 1h
“This is the first pure-play L.L.M. company to go public, to open its books so we can actually look at the underlying business of this A.I. boom.”





Bluetti Pioneer Na Review: Cold weather can't stop this sodium-ion power station
How-To Geek / 1h
I've owned countless portable power stations, and cold weather or outdoor adventures always bring them to their knees. Charging slows, the battery drains faster, and you run low sooner than expected.





The Eufy E25 robot vacuum has dropped to its best-ever price before Black Friday — save $400 at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $400: As of Oct. 30, the Eufy E25 robot vacuum is on sale for $599.98 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: eufy Eufy E25 Robot Vacuum $599.98 at Amazon $999.99 Save $400.01 Imagine putting your feet up while someone else takes care of the vacuuming and mopping. That's the appeal of a robot vacuum that handles both jobs and even takes care of much





American Girl’s Harry Styles promo: How to get $40 off historical dolls this weekend
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through Nov. 1, fans dressing as historical American Girl dolls for Harry Styles' " Harryween " shows can get $40 off a Historical Character doll at the American Girl NYC flagship by showing photo proof of their costume. When Harry Styles dropped his track "American Girls," he was probably singing about classic romance. His fans took the title dead literally anyway, showing up to his shows





Rosewood Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Newest Luxury Hotel, Opens April 2027
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Luxury hotel group Rosewood has just started accepting reservations for its newest property in the United States, the Rosewood Calistoga. The brand doesn’t exactly have a huge presence in the United States, so it’s cool to see it grow. 96-key Rosewood Calistoga opens spring 2027 The Rosewood Calistoga is expected to open as of April 15, 2027. The property is located at the northern end of Napa Va





Gift Ideas for Friends (2026): Wellness Tech, Kitchen Essentials
Wired / 2h
These are the WIRED-tested gadgets, kitchen tools, and cozy comforts I’d actually buy for my own inner circle.





Beats Solo 4 headphones are under $130 at Amazon — save $70 before Black Friday
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $70: As of Oct. 30, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $129.95 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 $99.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $100.00 There's no need to hold off until Black Friday to save on a pair of Beats headphones . The Beats Solo 4 are currently reduced to $129.95 at Amazon, saving you $70 on the list price. The deal covers





Adam Conover on sex, millennial disillusionment, and Big Divorce Energy
Mashable / 2h
For three seasons of Adam Ruins Everything, comedian Adam Conover educated audiences on everything from Facebook and fatbergs to the justice system to how children's toys became gendered. But did educating through comedy heal the world? It did not, and in his new comedy special Big Divorce Energy he digs into that and much more. Sitting down in the Say More studio with Mashable Entertainment Edit





Tablet deals from Apple, Samsung, and TCL are already live ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 2h
Best early Black Friday tablet deals at a glance Best Apple iPad deal Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $399 (save $50) Best Amazon fire tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 8 $79.99 (save $50) Best Samsung tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 $899.99 (save $100) Best TCL deal TCL TAB A1 Plus $299 (save $50 with on-page coupon) We all have a phone that we rely on to survive. Most of us also have a laptop , wheth





Amazons new smart alarm clock has super-cute design, less-cute price
Mashable / 2h
Having good taste is expensive. Alas, it has always been thus. But $200 for a clock is pushing it, even for a snob like me. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Time smart alarm $199.99 at Amazon That's unfortunate, because I love the design of Amazon's new Echo Time smart alarm. The new Echo Time is really sleek looking. Credit: Amazon Earlier this week, Amazon launched a bunch of ne





NASAs Voyager 1 gives mission control another moment of panic
Mashable / 2h
NASA 's farthest spacecraft gave mission control a scare when it inexplicably went silent and missed two days of planned check-ins. The nail-biting incident happened just two weeks ago, when the Deep Space Network didn't receive a call from Voyager 1 on either Oct. 18 or 19. But before the agency could send repair commands, the spacecraft, now outside the solar system, signaled back on Oct. 20. N





Prep for your next adventure with Babbel’s linguist-created language lessons
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Babbel’s lifetime subscription includes all 14 languages for just $159 (reg. $299) with StackSocial’s code LEARN, available for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $159 $299 Save $140 Your next trip deserves more than a confidently delivered “hello” followed by frantic pointing. For a limited time, you can get





Want an easy OS upgrade? Get Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 through Nov. 1.
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is only $9.97 (reg. $199) through Nov. 1 for a lifetime, non-transferable license on one compatible PC. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $9.97 $199 Save $189.03 Your PC already has a job. Give it the tools to do more with Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, now $9.97 (reg. $199) through Nov. 1. That’s a one-time purchase for a lifetime license on one co





Eating disorders are on the rise. GLP-1s could make things worse.
MIT Technology Review / 2h
Eating disorders are surging globally: A new study in JAMA Psychiatry found anorexia and bulimia rose 71% between 1990 and 2023, affecting an estimated 18.1 million people—and experts say the true number affected by eating disorders is likely three times higher. Social media is fueling the crisis: TikTok's algorithm served users with eating disorders 4,343% more harmful content than those without





The Best Leaf Blower We’ve Tested Is Ready for Halloween
Wired / 2h
Our top Ego pick is discounted, and our resident leaf blower expert demonstrates how to make a TP cannon.





The Iran War’s Impact on Oil Is Hitting Key Senate Races Hard
Wired / 2h
Democrats are using the high price of diesel, heating oil, and fertilizer to tie Republicans to President Donald Trump’s unpopular, costly war in Iran.





The AI data center race is now a race to power
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The race for AI leadership has largely been framed as a contest for the best chips, models and talent up until now. But behind every algorithm, model, query, and breakthrough is the energy that powers it all. As AI moves from R&D into living rooms, workplaces, and factories, access to reliable electricity and the speed at which data centers can connect to the grid (AKA “time to power”) is becomin





Binance hacked for an estimated $6.3 billion in record crypto theft
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Engadget / 3h
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been hit with a record $6.3 billion hack.





Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion
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NYT > Technology / 3h
The world’s largest crypto exchange said it was compromised in a “complex hack” that could be the biggest crypto heist ever. One research lab attributed the theft to “North Korea’s elite hacking unit.”





General Motors agrees to pay $220 million to settle multi-state data privacy lawsuit
Engadget / 3h
GM has settled the Smart Driver program lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general.





How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
BBC News / 3h
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.





The imperative to prepare for AI-safe data security
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The proliferation of AI tools in business is redefining the need for data security and trust. As autonomous, decision-making AI agents move from pilot projects into core business workflows, they are expanding the enterprise attack surface just as fast as they are being adopted. Gartner predicts that 40% of enterprise applications will feature task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026, a jump fro





Rian Johnsons camera app gives your iPhone photos Knives Out colour grading
Mashable / 4h
Knives Out creator Rian Johnson has launched a photography app, allowing others to copy his preferred look. Available on iOS , Chromagraph Camera was created in partnership with cinematographer Steven Yedlin and programmer Eric Cameron, and applies the same image processing Yedlin used in Johnson's films. SEE ALSO: Nikon unveils Z5IIC camera, aimed at making photography less intimidating "I hones





Dark Matter Season 2s ending, explained: Did they destroy the box?
Mashable / 4h
Jason (Joel Edgerton) and his family haven't been having a great time of it, and the Dark Matter Season 2 finale did little to change that. But did the plan to destroy the box, and end the weird quantum entanglement that the characters (and their multiple other versions ) have been wrapped up in, actually work? What's next for the Dessens and everyone working at Velocity? We've broken down an end





Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
TechCrunch / 4h
Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker.





Watch England vs Papua New Guinea for FREE: Live streams
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Watch England vs Papua New Guinea in a must-win Rugby League World Cup 2026 Pool B/C clash for Brian McDermott's side at WIN Stadium, Wollongong. The Wall of White need an emphatic victory over the Kumuls to boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals, but their fate is out of their hands. England kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the last four with an 82-0 thrashing of France last tim
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Hurdle hints and answers for October 30, 2026
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 October 30, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The Moon is starting to look a little less full as we move through the Waning Gibbous phase, with the Third Quarter Moon coming up next in the lunar calendar. What is today's Moon phase? As of Friday, Oct. 30, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase, with 78% of its surface visible. Tonight, without the use of visual aids you should be able to spot the Tyc





This Device Uses A.I. and Lasers to Kill Mosquitoes
NYT > Technology / 7h
A Chinese start-up has developed a device that uses artificial intelligence and lasers to kill mosquitoes. But there are safety concerns for people and other creatures nearby when the device is in action.





Reddit Will Force Users to Log In Soon
Gizmodo / 7h
Redditors are sure to take this well. /s





Binance Hacked for $5.8B, Binance Says User Funds Are Safe
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Next Big Future / 8h
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security breach involving up to $5.8 billion in digital assets, in what could become the largest cryptocurrency hack in history. If confirmed stolen, the amount would far exceed the $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit by North Korean hackers in February 2025, the largest confirmed crypto heist on record. ... Read more





Security experts warn North Korean hackers aren't just using AI in their new campaigns, but also 'post-quantum' encryption
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Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Kaspersky says Lazarus's Operation FlashHole, active since at least July 2025, hit at least three South Korean software, construction, and telecom equipment firms An updated LPEClient tool uses four ML-KEM-1024 key exchanges to protect payload delivery, a design Check Point also documented The post-quantum layer guards traffic against future decryption, not endpoint detection, and the most likely





Binance Grapples With ‘Security Incident’ That May Cause $6.3 Billion in Losses
NYT > Technology / 8h
The world’s largest crypto exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals after an apparent hack.





Fox News’ pro-data center coverage explodes 420% following GOP warning that Democrats are defeating Republicans
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Fox News pro-data center perspectives increased fivefold following a warning from the National Republican Senatorial Committee Republicans are losing the midterm electoral race in Ohio, and data centers are central to the Democrat campaign Tech companies were told to "fix how Ohioans see" data centers New research has found that Fox News coverage on pro-data center topics has risen by 420% since





NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 30, 2026
Mashable / 9h
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 October 30, 2026
Mashable / 9h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a theater kid. 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 October 30, 2026
Mashable / 9h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're always charged up. 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 a





Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 30, 2026
Mashable / 9h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're easygoing. 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





U.S. Military Thinks Hackers Defrosted All Its Ice Cream
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Gizmodo / 9h
Four officials told Reuters they are investigating a suspected hack of military base commissary freezers.





How to watch Dexter: Resurrection season 2 online for free – stream Michael C. Hall series from anywhere


Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Michael C. Hall's titular serial killer is still racking up that kill count and dealing with his personal demons as he returns for Dexter: Resurrection season 2 . You can watch Dexter: Resurrection season 2 online from anywhere with a VPN . Dexter may have narrowly avoided getting caught at the end of season 1, but by the looks of things in the trailer for season 2, his murderous urges are still





How to watch Nocturne online — Watch the new Stephen Graham series from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It would be fair to say that Stephen Graham is at the peak of his powers right now, which is impressive considering the body of work he's built over the past 20 years or so. Now, he's turning to darker stories once again as he dives into Nocturne , an adaptation of Lars Kepler's best-selling novel, The Sandman . Graham plays notorious and sadistic serial killer Jurek Walter in the show, while it'





Microreactor Gets DOE Approval for Full Power Testing, Previously Contracts with Army, DIU, Navy and Air Force
Next Big Future / 9h
For the first time in American history, the Department of Energy has approved a commercial nuclear microreactor’s safety analysis for full-power operations. LA-based Radiant secured the approval, with testing planned at Idaho National Laboratory. With the Kaleidos DSA approved, Radiant is cued for DOE’s Readiness Review, which will assess whether Kaleidos and the team responsible ... Read more





Google Earnings Yesterday and Amazon Today Both Down
Next Big Future / 9h
Amazon (AMZN) is down about 6% after hours primarily because it missed Q3 2026 expectations on both revenue and earnings, combined with heavy AI-related spending that has turned free cash flow sharply negative.⁠ Key results (Q3 2026) Revenue: $201.9 billion (up 12% YoY) vs. estimates around $202.2–$202.3 billion — slight miss.⁠CNBC EPS: $1.89 vs. estimates ... Read more





You don’t need to believe in a god to get a religious exemption from using AI at work
TechCrunch / 10h
David Durman, a University of Kentucky administrator, recently earned a religious exemption from using AI in the workplace.





The US Air Force wants to use AI to help with its mid-air refuelling problems
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
US Air Force wants AI to detect mistakes during aerial refuelling Tanker cameras would supply footage for automated analysis of refuelling operations AI would monitor aircraft speed, alignment, positioning, and approach velocity The US Air Force is exploring using AI to identify mistakes during aerial refuelling operations and improve how crews receive performance feedback. The proposed system wo





Anthropic's Elvis lawsuit shows why AI companies need to face the music
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Elvis Presley has been dead for nearly 50 years, but apparently even the 'King of Rock and Roll' can't escape the AI industry's appetite for training data. The owners of 274 Elvis songs made famous by Presley have sued Anthropic , accusing the company behind Claude of using his music without permission to build its AI models, and are seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages. AI companies sh





Binance says crypto worth $6.3bn impacted in suspected hack
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BBC News / 10h
The firm said roughly $3bn in assets have been frozen and that it will 'cover all losses'.





Binance reportedly hacked, billions in crypto stolen
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Mashable / 11h
Binance may have been hacked. The popular crypto exchange announced a "potential security issue" on Thursday, freezing withdrawals after an apparent hacker drained hot wallets of several billion dollars in cryptocurrency. As of 10:25 p.m ET / 7:25 p.m. PT, Binance states that the breach has impacted approximately $6.3 billion in funds. The official Binance X account first acknowledged the issue a





Nvidia is set to work even closer with Meta's slightly creepy Muse AI models — and it's even investing $3bn in Meta to show its support
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Nvidia reveals plans to invest $3 billion in Meta’s share offering Meta could raise $95 billion to finance its expanding AI infrastructure Nvidia hardware will support Meta’s next generation of artificial intelligence agents Nvidia has revealed plans to invest $3 billion in Meta’s share offering while both companies increase cooperation on artificial intelligence systems designed to operate as pe





I expected Docker to choke on my old Raspberry Pi, but Kiwix proved me wrong
How-To Geek / 11h
I've been obsessed with Docker lately. I've been using it for a lot of things. I've also been getting back into Raspberry Pis over the last year or so. I was talking with a fellow writer here at HTG about different things to do with a Pi 4 in my budget home lab , and we got to Docker containers. I wondered if I could get them to work on this older SBC. It turned out I had some success with the pr





Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 30 (game #1740)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
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 Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #1739) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still





NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, October 30 (game #1237)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
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 Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #1236) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's c





NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 30 (game #971)
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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 Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #970) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of W





How to watch LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines season 2 online – stream the comedy gameshow from anywhere for free
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Stream LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines season 2 on Prime (free trial) Watch Prime from anywhere with NordVPN (75% off) First episode drops Friday, October 30 Host Vice Ganda is back with 10 more comedians for another round of Last One Laughing in the Philippines, with Long Mejia, Epy Quizon, Candy Pangilinan, Ethel Booba, Donna Cariaga, Chariz Solomon, and James Caraan among those involved. As





Amazon’s $42.4 Billion Cash Burn Delivers Final Blow In a Rough Week For AI
Gizmodo / 11h
Only one of the four AI hyperscalers reported positive free cash flow in this round of earnings.





Andy Jassy says Prime Video is on track to earn ‘tens of billions of dollars’
TechCrunch / 11h
The success of blockbuster hits like "Project Hail Mary" and "Verity" is only part of the story, Amazon's CEO says.





AWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says — but first, it will spend big
TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon wants to be the king of AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business. But to do that it will have to continue on its capex spending spree, its CEO said Thursday.





Senators Launch Inquiry Into Meta’s ‘Pervert Glasses’
Gizmodo / 12h
Senators want answers on whether Meta conducted due diligence on potential human rights violations posed by the smart glasses.





Skip the $350 cans: Our favorite budget headphones are just under $70 at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $30: As of Oct. 29, Mashable's favorite budget headphones, the JLab JBuds Lux ANC (Jélle edition in Royal Caviar), are on sale for $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off their $99.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux ANC $69.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $30 If you refuse to spend $350 on headphones just to tune out your coworkers, here’s some good news: Amazon just knocked





'This is a training and trust problem, not an AI problem': Barely any workers are verifying information given to them by AI
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Just 24% of employees verify the results of an AI-generated answer before proceeding A worrying 39% of employees have acted upon AI-generated responses that turned out to be inaccurate or unsuitable The research was conducted by Censuswide on behalf of learning company O’Reilly AI chatbots are preferred to colleagues and managers for work-related matters, according to a survey of 2,000 UK workers





How to watch Ghosts US season 6 Halloween Special online for FREE — stream from anywhere
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Watch the Ghosts US Halloween Special online Ghosts season 6 Halloween Special premiere: Thursday, October 29 at 9/8c US broadcast: CBS via Fubo Free Trial US stream: Paramount Plus Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere Get set for not one, but two special Halloween episodes of Ghosts , with a one-hour-long two-parter titled "The Mirror". While Samantha is away in Australia working on a new movie, i





This is the physical keyboard you need if you care about typing on your phone
How-To Geek / 12h
We all know our phones have become powerful enough to replace PCs, but far fewer of us have actually tried it. Well, I’ve embraced the pocket computer lifestyle, and I’ve tried out many accessories to make this possible — including many types of keyboards. If you picture yourself plopping your phone down on a table in a coffee shop and getting real work done, here’s the kind of keyboard you want.





Google stock just had its worst day ever: Why the markets are so spooked
Mashable / 12h
Alphabet stock recorded its worst-ever day on Thursday, dropping 12.29 percent by close of day; Alphabet is the owner of Google, among other companies. The drop came despite the very strong revenue growth Google reported in a Q3 earnings call . It was the largest single-day drop for Google stock, according to Yahoo Finance , and the decline erased almost $500 billion in value in a matter of hours





Sony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing
Engadget / 12h
The adaptation will be directed by Karyn Kusama, and scripted by the writers of The Invitation.





Reddit is moving to “a logged-in-only experience,” CEO says
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In the future, you won’t be able to use Reddit without logging in. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman confirmed the impending change in a letter (PDF) to shareholders today about Q3 performance. He said that Reddit is shifting “to a logged-in-only experience," adding: Moving to primarily logged-in will ensure our users have the best Reddit experience possible, and can find the content and communities most





Getac says its new rugged notebooks offer faster AI-powered processing than ever — and seem to be targeting military and defense customers
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