DOGE is dead
100+Mashable / 20h
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is no more. The initiative has been quietly dissolved since the departure of de facto leader Elon Musk in May , coming to an end over seven months earlier than scheduled. SEE ALSO: DOGE's insecure Social Security database part of secretive cybersecurity nightmare, report claims Reuters reports that Office of Personnel Management (OPM) director Scott
The Hard-Left Shooters Leading a Gun Culture Revolution
1KWired / 17h
Earlier this year, I attended a shooting competition for queer, often trans, very online misfits. Then Charlie Kirk was killed.
Everything to know about Kimpton's latest social password
400+The Points Guy Articles / 8h
In-the-know hotel guests can score souvenir mugs, free credits and more at Kimpton properties around the world with the hotel group's latest secret social password. The global promotion is back now through Feb. 28, 2026, the hotel group shared with TPG. And all guests have to do is whisper "The Life of a Kimpton Guest" during check-in to walk away with some sweet surprise treats. "Consider it our
India’s gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive
TechCrunch / 24min
India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.
Trump's Genesis Mission aims to build a centralized AI platform to power scientific breakthroughs
Engadget / 28min
President Donald Trump has issued a new Executive Order that launches the “ Genesis Mission ,” an AI-focused initiative that will be led by the Department of Energy. It will “harness the current AI and advanced computing revolution to double the productivity and impact of American science and engineering within a decade,” the DOE explained . One of the mission’s main goals is to build a centraliz
The ‘Genesis Mission’: Here’s What’s in Trump’s Most Grandiose AI Executive Order Yet
Gizmodo / 51min
There's a real plan here, of sorts.
NYT Pips hints, answers for November 25, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 25, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you know defensive football. 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 25, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a frequent flyer. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 25, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're not afraid of heights. 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 November 25, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't take 'no' for an answer. 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: NY
A fake Windows Update screen is fooling Windows users into installing malware
How-To Geek / 2h
Social engineering attacks are probably still among the most used ways to actually infect a computer or steal someone's data. A well executed social engineering attack can have some pretty nasty consequences. This one even involves a fake Windows Update screen to round things up.
Tucker Carlson is Launching His Own Precious Metals Company
36Gizmodo / 3h
Carlson is expanding his empire.
This Best Buy doorbuster TV deal lets you get a 55-inch TV for $169
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 48% NOW: In this Best Buy doorbuster TV deal, you can save 48 percent on the TCL 55-inch F35 Series 4K Smart Fire TV . This is a fantastic deal on a 2025 model TV, and one that's sure to sell out. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch F35 Series 4K UHD HDR LED Smart Fire TV (2025) $169.99 at Best Buy $329.99 Save $160 Doorbuster TV Deal Earlier this year, my local grocery store start
Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s next AI breakouts
TechCrunch / 4h
Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.
I've gone through hundreds of Amazon AU Black Friday deals – these are the 175+ top tech discounts halfway through the sale
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
There's thousands of Black Friday deals on Amazon right now and we've selected the top options on headphones, speakers, cameras, smartphones, vacuums, air fryers and more.
RealPage Agrees to Settle Federal Rent-Collusion Case
NYT > Technology / 4h
The Justice Department had accused the real estate software company of enabling landlords to charge tenants more than free-market rates.
The Apple iPad Air has hit a record-low price at Amazon this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The Apple iPad Air is the tablet that appeals to everyone with fantastic performance and features. It's on sale now at Amazon for Black Friday
OpenAI Can’t Legally Use the Word ‘Cameo’ in Sora Now
Gizmodo / 4h
“Cameos” are Sora’s most hyped-up feature.
Marc Benioff Joins the Chorus, Says Google Gemini Is Eating ChatGPT’s Lunch
Gizmodo / 4h
ChatGPT who?
Anthropic introduces cheaper, more powerful, more efficient Opus 4.5 model
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Anthropic today released Opus 4.5 , its flagship frontier model, and it brings improvements in coding performance, as well as some user experience improvements that make it more generally competitive with OpenAI’s latest frontier models. Perhaps the most prominent change for most users is that in the consumer app experiences (web, mobile, and desktop), Claude will be less prone to abruptly hard-s
‘Far Cry’ Show Coming From the Makers of ‘Alien: Earth’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
Gizmodo / 4h
Noah Hawley is teaming up with Rob Mac for the upcoming FX series based on the Ubisoft video games.
Im a grooming editor, and Id shop these 4 Black Friday grooming deals today
Mashable / 4h
Before I reviewed tech products for Mashable, I reviewed grooming tech for magazines like GQ . And while I'm now more likely to review the newly updated Apple Vision Pro than a new beard trimmer, I still pride myself on my grooming. Hey — everyone has to have a hobby, and I've made a lot of money off my beard over the years. Usually, my friends and family don't start asking me for shopping recomm
The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
BBC News / 5h
TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.
Game of drones – DragonFire laser is so accurate it can hit a coin from a kilometer away, and even 400mph drones didn't stand a chance
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
This LDEW (laser directed energy weapon) system is now five years ahead of its original deployment timeframe.
Streamline your streaming this Black Friday — the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is half price right now
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $25 : The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's 50% off the list price of $49.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $25.00 Not everyone needs or wants a huge TV upgrade over Black Friday . And with the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus, you won’t have to. With its AI-powered Fire TV search, you can fi
Im a tech editor and I found 37 Black Friday tech deals Id recommend to friends and family this year
Mashable / 5h
As Mashable's tech editor, I get early access to a lot of really cool products. I also have a pretty deep knowledge of the coolest new gadgets of 2025, from the latest virtual reality tech to everyday fitness trackers and new Apple laptops . I've also been covering Black Friday sales since 2019, so I know what discounts to expect and which deals you can safely skip. In this guide, you'll find all
Score a monster discount on a monster Hisense TV for Black Friday — save over $400 on the Hisense 75-Inch E6 Cinema Series
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $400 : The Hisense 75-Inch E6 Cinema Series QLED is on sale for $399.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's 50% off the list price of $799.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-Inch E6 Cinema Series QLED TV $399.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $400 It’s that special time of year once again. That’s right, it’s Black Friday week, which means that before we get to Thanksgiving and
Ditch the cloud with this compact 1TB USB-C and USB-A flash drive, now $45 off
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : Save 1TB of data on this Dual USB-C and USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive , on sale now for just $64.97 (reg. $109.99) through Dec. 7. Opens in a new window Credit: StackSocial Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive (1TB) $64.97 $109.99 Save $45.02 If you’re uneasy about your most important data drifting away in the cloud, but you don’t want to lug around clunky external hard drives
Finally keep up in fast meetings with an AI recorder that transcribes for you, now 56% off
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: This voice-to-text recorder uses AI to transcribe and summarize meetings and lectures. Grab one while it’s 56% off ahead of Black Friday and enjoy free shipping through Dec. 14. Opens in a new window Credit: Focais Focais: Meet One – Your AI-Powered Assistant to Capture & Summarize Notes $64.97 $149 Save $84.03 Trying to keep up with notes during a fast-moving meeting or lecture is… exhaus
Walmart's 2025 Black Friday sale is live – 65 expert-picked deals from Apple, Ninja, Lego, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Walmart's 2025 Black Friday sale is live, and I'm tracking today's best deals worth buying on TVs, kitchen appliances, vacuums, AirPods, and more.
GMKtec's next mini PC will be the first to feature Intel Panther Lake - and some other seriously impressive specs
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
GMKtec’s EVO-T2 mini-PC delivers massive memory, AI performance, and storage upgrades for business laptops and mobile workstations.
My favorite iPhone Air case just hit its lowest price ever for Black Friday on Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Save big on the Apple Bumper Case for Black Friday - up to 29% off.
Excel is adding a search bar and new dialogs
How-To Geek / 5h
Microsoft is rolling out a substantial update to the Excel for Windows interface, introducing a completely modernized "Get Data" dialog aimed at simplifying the process of connecting to external data sources. This move is the first major step toward modernizing the Power Query experience within Excel, and honestly, it’s a necessary change.
10 Burning Questions We Still Have After ‘Wicked: For Good’
Gizmodo / 5h
The 'Wicked' follow-up starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande is now in theaters.
Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone
46TechCrunch / 6h
Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.
5 legitimately-good movies on Peacock to watch this week (November 24 - 30)
How-To Geek / 6h
If you're a Peacock subscriber and have gotten a bit tired of scrolling the same movie titles every night, I'm here to do the heavy lifting for you. Peacock's library is full of movies spanning genres from comfort-watch classics to epic animation to newer movies that you might have missed in theaters.
Please stop buying overpriced CPU coolers for your gaming PC
How-To Geek / 6h
PC builders love to grab the best-in-class components when assembling their beloved machines. While that approach makes sense for a graphics card or CPU, spending three digits on a CPU cooler usually doesn't make sense. Here’s why.
Rivals object to SpaceX’s Starship plans in Florida—who’s interfering with whom?
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The commander of the military unit responsible for running the Cape Canaveral spaceport in Florida expects SpaceX to begin launching Starship rockets there next year. Launch companies with facilities near SpaceX’s Starship pads are not pleased. SpaceX’s two chief rivals, Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance, complained last year that SpaceX’s proposal of launching as many as 120 Starships per y
The tiny Mac mini gets a big price cut in this year's Black Friday sales
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Apple Mac mini (M4) is compact yet powerful, and now it's down to $479 at Best Buy for Black Friday.
Can you trust cheap big-screen Black Friday TVs? As a TV expert, I’d pick these 6
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
There are great deals to be found in the Black Friday sales on the largest TVs, but not all are worth it. Here's what to look for in the specs to make sure you get a great big-screen value.
You Can Save $100 on a PlayStation 5 Ahead of Black Friday
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
I've been tracking Black Friday prices all month — these are the 155+ best deals on phones, laptops, TVs, appliances and more
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Black Friday is on November 28 and Cyber Monday on December 1, which means you have just 6 days before the year's biggest sale ends – don't miss out on these top tech deals.
This stunning LG Ultragear gaming monitor has hit its best-ever price for Black Friday — save over $800 at Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE OVER $800: The 45-inch LG Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $896.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's over $800 off and the lowest-ever price for this model. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon LG 45-inch Ultragear OLED Gaming Monitor $896.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $803 You expect to see Apple products , big-screen TVs , and robot vacuums dominating the conversation around Bla
Wing Walker Hit By Arriving American Airlines Jet — Similar Accidents Show How Dangerous Ramp Jobs Can Be
21View from the Wing / 6h
Tragically, a wing walker was hit by the engine of an arriving American Airlines aircraft on November 12th at Dallas - Fort Worth. This was originally reported by aviation watchdog JonNYC and hasn't been picked up anywhere else. Continue reading ...
All the best Black Friday flight deals (so far)
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
It's not even Black Friday yet, but we are already seeing a bunch of great travel deals. We've rounded up the best airfare deals so far, so you don't miss a bargain. In case you don't see what you want right away, here's advice on finding the best deals . If you're looking for more travel deals, check out our roundup of the best hotel deals currently available. And read until the end for a few bo
Dyson's 2-in-1 vacuum-mop just sunk to a new cheapest-ever price – $300 off
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The V15s Detect Submarine can take care of all your floor cleaning needs, and it's cheaper than ever.
Former Astronaut Fires Back After Trump Threatens Him With Execution
Futurism / 6h
In a video posted to X-formerly-Twitter last week, Democratic lawmakers — including senator and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly — encouraged members of the military to “refuse illegal orders.” “This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens,” they said in the video. “Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend thi
OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word ‘cameo’
TechCrunch / 6h
OpenAI might have to rename the "cameo" feature in the Sora app.
Experts tried to get AI to create malicious security threats - but what it did next was a surprise even to them
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Experiments find LLMs can create harmful scripts, although real-world reliability failures prevent them from enabling fully autonomous cyberattacks today.
Why That $300 Black Friday Laptop Deal Probably Isn’t Worth It
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite
Scarlett Johansson Will Star in Mike Flanagan’s ‘Exorcist’ Reboot
25Gizmodo / 6h
The 'Jurassic World Rebirth' star has joined the next film in the horror franchise, this time coming from 'The Haunting of Hill House' creator Mike Flanagan.
Watch Disneys new AI-powered Olaf robot wander around Arendelle
Mashable / 7h
The magic that powers Disney parks around the world is getting an AI upgrade. The entertainment giant's parks division has released the first look at a new, AI-powered Olaf animatronic in a series of social media posts and a short YouTube documentary, showcasing the robot's ability to independently navigate around the park, move its limbs and facial expressions, and engage in Frozen-themed banter
Yes, Pop Mart is having a Black Friday sale: Spend $300, save $100 on select Labubus and more
Mashable / 7h
A peek at the best Black Friday Pop Mart deals so far Opens in a new window Credit: Pop Mart Best Pop Mart deal: Spend $300, save $100 with code BF005 Includes Skullpanda, Crybaby, and The Monsters Why So Serious series Opens in a new window Credit: Pop Mart More Pop Mart Black Friday coupons Save between $9 and $55 when you spend between $90 and $110 (excluding Labubus) Finding real Labubus and
The 4 ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes the Duffers Suggest You Rewatch
Gizmodo / 7h
'Stranger Things 5' is out this week on Netflix, so your window to prepare is dwindling.
You Can Get This Budget Dell Latitude Laptop With Microsoft Office on Sale for $275 for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
DOGE “cut muscle, not fat”; 26K experts rehired after brutal cuts
69Ars Technica - All content / 7h
After Donald Trump curiously started referring to the Department of Government Efficiency exclusively in the past tense, an official finally confirmed Sunday that DOGE “doesn’t exist.” Talking to Reuters , Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor confirmed that DOGE—a government agency notoriously created by Elon Musk to rapidly and dramatically slash government agencies—was term
Arduino’s new terms of service worries hobbyists ahead of Qualcomm acquisition
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Some members of the maker community are distraught about Arduino’s new terms of service (ToS), saying that the added rules put the company’s open source DNA at risk. Arduino updated its ToS and privacy policy this month, which is about a month after Qualcomm announced that it’s acquiring the open source hardware and software company. Among the most controversial changes is this addition: User sha
A Nasty Brain Illness Is Spreading Quickly Among Horses in the U.S. Here’s What You Need to Know
Gizmodo / 7h
At least 29 cases of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy have been detected in seven states so far.
Pebble cuts through the noise and goes 100% open source
How-To Geek / 7h
There’s been a bit of drama in the Pebble community lately, but it seems we’re heading in the right direction. Today, Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky shared an update on the future of the Pebble Store—and it's very good news.
One of our favorite Black Friday deals is back: Get a $75 Saks Fifth Avenue promo gift card with $150 purchase
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
One of the absolute best Black Friday deals is to spend $150 at Saks Fifth Avenue and receive a $75 promotional gift card in exchange for your well-timed purchase (or even more, depending on how much you spend). All you have to do is shop using the promo code: "BFRIGCSF." This deal is great all on its own, but if you want to get creative, you can make it even better. This deal is available for pu
OpenAI can't use the term 'Cameo' in Sora following temporary injunction
Engadget / 7h
Cameo, the app that allows people to buy short videos from celebrities, has won an important victory in its legal battle against OpenAI . On Monday, a federal judge granted the company a temporary restraining order against OpenAI, CNBC reports . Until December 22, the startup is not allowed to use the word “cameo” in relation to any features inside of Sora, its TikTok-like app for creating AI-gen
The 3 shows in Netflix's top 10 actually worth watching this week
How-To Geek / 7h
Netflix 's top 10 lists are a good way to see what's popular with other viewers, though they aren't necessarily an indicator of quality. You might want to watch everything on the list so that you're not left out of any watercooler discussions, but that's going to be time-consuming.
Rad Power Bikes’ batteries receive major fire risk warning
TechCrunch / 7h
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power "refused to agree to an acceptable recall." Rad Power says the CPSC's solution would bankrupt the company.
Sam Altman and Jony Ive AI device is now in its prototype phase and its 'vibe' is defined
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Laurene Powell Jobs just pulled a raft of information out of Sam Altman and Jony Ive on their upcoming AI device.
I'm changing my office setup with these 7 Amazon Haul productivity bargains for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
You can equip your office with all manner of super-affordable items from Amazon Haul.
I've tested hundreds of laptops, and the only Surface Pro I've ever liked is now on sale for Black Friday at an unbeatable price
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I love the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 more than just about any other 2-in-1 on the market, and it's even better now that it's on sale for Black Friday.
Mark Zuckerberg Said Child Safety Was Less Important Than “Building the Metaverse”
Futurism / 7h
As globe-spanning megacorps go, Meta is making the rest of them look like amateurs. On Friday, a brief filed as part of an unprecedented lawsuit against four social media giants was made available to the public. Though TikTok, Google, and Snapchat are also implicated, the allegations against Meta are by far the most detailed, containing some of the most damaging charges ever levied at a social me
China’s Simulated Attack Shows How It Could Jam Musk’s Starlink Over Taiwan
Gizmodo / 7h
To overcome the constellation's evasive nature, China would need a swarm of hundreds of drones, a new study finds.
Tesla FSD software may not be approved by EU regulator after all
25TechCrunch / 7h
Tesla claimed in a weekend social media post that a Dutch regulator was set to approve its Full Self-Driving mode. It seems the regulator isn't quite in line with Tesla.
Trump Is Boosting MAGA X Accounts Operating Overseas
22Wired / 8h
A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.
Where Is the Trump Phone?
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Is it located in the same place as the plan to repeal and replace Obamacare?
The Oura Ring 4 Is 30% Off for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
This 15-Inch M2 MacBook Air Is on Sale for 40% Off for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
You Can Get This Kodak Smart Projector on Sale for Under $300 Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
My 1,000-Mile Running Shoes Are Less Than $50 for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
I compared LG’s B5 and C5 OLED TVs – here’s the Black Friday deal I’d choose
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I've had extensive time using both the LG C5 and LG B5 OLED TVs, and have advice on how to know which model is right for you this Black Friday.
The perfect gamer gift - Best Buy's Black Friday sale includes great deals on Razer peripherals
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for some decent gaming peripherals this Black Friday? Best Buy has some great discounts on Razer products today.
This Week’s ‘Pluribus’ Arrives Early, Carol
23Gizmodo / 8h
Apple TV is dropping episode five, 'Got Milk,' ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Alexa Home Theater surround sound for Echo speakers is rolling out now
Engadget / 8h
One of the more intriguing prospects Amazon revealed at its devices and services event back in September was Alexa Home Theater , a surround sound mode for select Echo speakers. Amazon has now confirmed to Engadget that it's rolling out Alexa Home Theater "broadly" starting today . This could make Echo speakers a more budget-friendly, entry-level alternative to a Sonos setup in some consumers' ey
OpenAI Is Having a Mental Health Crisis
Gizmodo / 8h
ChatGPT's mental health team is bleeding talent and facing controversy
Don't rely on Google Photos—pick up a NAS during UGREEN's Black Friday sale
How-To Geek / 8h
When you look at the prices for cloud storage, a NAS is probably a recurring thought for you. Sure, it's more money up front, but it's a one-time purchase—and more importantly, it's yours, and not someone else's. If the price has been a turn-off, you can currently save a decent amount of money on UGREEN's best NASes this Black Friday.
The Best Black Friday Tech Deals Under $25
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
Google's ChromeOS replacement has a new name and more revealed details
How-To Geek / 8h
ChromeOS is getting replaced by... Android. We've known for a while that Google's eventual goal is to merge ChromeOS into Android and replace that with an Android-based desktop operating system. It won't be quite Android, though. And now, we have a few details on how this OS might be shaping up.
Why synthetic emerald-green pigments degrade over time
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The emergence of synthetic pigments in the 19th century had an immense impact on the art world, particularly the availability of emerald-green pigments, prized for their intense brilliance by such masters as Paul Cézanne, Edvard Munch, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet. The downside was that these pigments often degraded over time, resulting in cracks and uneven surfaces and the formation of dar
Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids
TechCrunch / 8h
Stickerbox turns kids’ ideas into printable stickers, blending AI magic with hands-on coloring for a surprisingly creative, "screen-light" play experience.
HP Black Friday laptop sales are here: huge discounts on work, creative and AI powered portables
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
HP's Black Friday laptop deals are live, giving you the chance to grab a work, home, or AI powered portable for less.
You Shouldn’t Expect a Cheap Steam Machine
20Gizmodo / 8h
Everything Valve has said paints the Steam Machine as a PC.
I’m a trained TV calibrator, and these are the best budget big-screen TVs this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Amazon's Black Friday deals bring these already high-value mini-LED TVs to an even lower price point.
Feeling Thoughtless This Holiday Season? ChatGPT Can Now Shop for You
Gizmodo / 8h
Don't tell your loved ones you let a bot pick their gift.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport faces fuel shortage during Thanksgiving travel week
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
A leak in a major Pacific Northwest fuel pipeline could spell trouble for U.S. travelers during the busiest Thanksgiving week for air travel in the last 15 years . The Olympic Pipeline, which connects an oil refinery near the Canadian border with terminals in Seattle, Tacoma, and other sites in Washington and Oregon, has been shut down since a leak was discovered on Nov. 11. The pipeline is a pri
10 real-world tips you need for flying this holiday season
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, especially if winter weather doesn't cooperate and delays or cancellations creep into the storyline. But your trip home (or away) doesn't have to be the one spent juggling overweight bags at the check-in counter or sprinting through the airport a la the McCallisters in "Home Alone." Ins
DOGE Operatives Scared They’re in Real Trouble Now That Elon Has Abandoned Them
Futurism / 8h
Over the weekend, Reuters reported that the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, which was once helmed by billionaire Elon Musk before he flamed out with Trump in May , is no more. Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor told Reuters that DOGE “doesn’t exist,” adding that it’s no longer a “centralized entity.” Adding to the drama, three days before Reuters publi
The Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl is downright fun — and down to its lowest price ever
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $52.50: As of Nov. 24, the Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl is down to its lowest price ever of $297.49. That saves you $52.50 off its usual list price of $349.99. Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl $297.49 at Amazon $349.99 Save $52.50 One thing about Black Friday , it's going to bring deals to even the newest tech . Earlier this year, Ninja debuted its Creami Scoop and Swirl , previously known as ju
What is the release date for Pluribus episode 5 on Apple TV?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Pluribus' fifth episode will be released earlier than anticipated – here's when and where you can watch it.
Now That Pennywise Has Arrived on ‘It: Welcome to Derry,’ Bob Gray Is Close Behind
27Gizmodo / 9h
The HBO show's creators talked about what to expect next as the story digs deeper into the origins of Stephen King's villainous clown.
Affordable Japanese hybrid that delivers 50 mpg and it's not a Prius
How-To Geek / 9h
Shoppers hunting for maximum fuel savings in 2025 don’t have to spend luxury-car money to get it. While hybrid technology keeps advancing, a few models still stand out for delivering exceptional efficiency at an attainable price point. And among today’s Japanese hybrids, one in particular has become a go-to choice for buyers who want genuine 50-MPG performance without sacrificing comfort or pract
This is the best Black Friday Windows laptop deal I've found – score the Dell 15 for just $250
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Dell 15 laptop is already one of the best values you're going to find anywhere, but this offer from Dell makes it an unbeatable deal.
DHS Denies Its X Account Was Based in Israel as New Location Tracking Creates Chaos
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Elon Musk's big change to X has caused an apocalypse for MAGA influencers, but it's not all good news.
The Just-Released Pixel Watch 4 Already Has a Great Black Friday Deal
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
Delta Passenger Changed Diaper On Tray Table — Flight Attendant Orders Him to the Lavatory, But He Keeps Going
42View from the Wing / 9h
A Delta Air Lines passenger in seat 21C had an infant traveling with him. Mid-flight they needed a diaper change. Instead of getting up to go to the lavatory, the man dropped the tray table, tossed a thin blanket over it, and changed the baby's right there in the aisle seat. Continue reading ...
The best Black Friday streaming bundle just dropped: Get Disney+ and Hulu for only $4.99/month
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $96 : Through Dec. 1, new subscribers can get the Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) for only $4.99 per month for 12 months. Usually $12.99 per month, this Black Friday offer saves you $96 total for the year. Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) $4.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) Last Black Friday , Disney+ and Hulu delivered one of, if not the best
The Chilis Wicked margaritas are all over TikTok
Mashable / 9h
Wicked: For Good has hit theaters — and it's perhaps the biggest movie moment of the year. But TikTok may have fallen in love with the musical's branded margaritas at Chili's as much as the movie itself. If you've not seen the margaritas, they're kind of exactly what you'd expect from Wicked -branded margaritas from Chili's. (And that is said with deep respect and admiration.) One is an unnatural
Skate Story grinds its way to PlayStation Plus on December 8
Engadget / 9h
It's been a long road to get here , but the surreal skateboarding sim Skate Story will actually be available to play on December 8. The title will also be a day-one Game Catalog release for PlayStation Plus subscribers , which is a great perk for Sony fans. It'll be available on other platforms, like Steam and Nintendo Switch, but those versions cost $20. The PS5 version is free for PS Plus subsc
Black Friday shopping scams are on the rise - experts warn many new domains could be dodgy, here's what to look for
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Be careful with sites having 'Black Friday' in their domain name, as well as those with 'Amazon' or 'Alibaba', say experts.
The Phone-Shaped Viwoods AiPaper Reader Hasn't Been Out a Month, and It's Already $42 Off for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 9h
Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and m
This AirPods Competitor Has Noise Cancelling and Is Just $60 This Black Friday
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
Uber One adds family sharing just in time for the holidays
How-To Geek / 9h
Uber One members can now share their subscription benefits with their family at no extra charge, just in time for the busy holiday travel season. Uber is rolling this out alongside a wave of seasonal perks, including complimentary ride upgrades and exclusive deals.
It’s official: Boeing’s next flight of Starliner will be allowed to carry cargo only
27Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The US space agency ended months of speculation about the next flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, confirming Monday that the vehicle will carry only cargo to the International Space Station. NASA and Boeing are now targeting no earlier than April 2026 to fly the uncrewed Starliner-1 mission, the space agency said. Launching by next April will require completion of rigorous test, certificati
Get the excellent Google Pixel 9a for its lowest-ever price in Amazon's Black Friday sale
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Get an AI phone for less - grab this Google Pixel 9a Black Friday deal now.
Twitter Debuted a New Feature and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened
25Futurism / 9h
Elon Musk’s social media echo chamber X-formerly-Twitter introduced a new feature over the weekend that shows the location where its users have been tweeting from — a move that has exposed an embarrassing problem for the social network: that many of its most politically inflammatory users are actually foreign scammers cashing in on gullible and outrage-hungry Americans. As the New York Times repo
AWS is spending $50B to build AI infrastructure for the US government
21TechCrunch / 9h
AWS has been working with the U.S. government since 2011 and is now building AI infrastructure specifically for the entity.
Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations
TechCrunch / 9h
Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship model, with new integrations into Chrome and Excel.
Citi’s Biggest AAdvantage Business Card Offer Is Limited-Time — Don’t Wait On 75,000 Miles, First-Year Fee Waived and Faster Status Earning
View from the Wing / 9h
Citi has its best-ever offer for the AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard — 75,000 miles after $5,000 spend and no annual fee the first year. Lots of approvals reported. Continue reading ...
Thai Airways 787 Business Class: Great Food (Plus Caviar!), Friendly Service
43One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hello from Italy, as I just kicked off the return portion of my review trip to Bangkok ! For the next segment of my trip, I flew Thai Airways’ Boeing 787-9 Royal Silk business class on the 11hr30min flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Milan (MXP). While I flew Thai Airways’ 777 first class last year , my last long haul flight on Thai Airways was pre-pandemic. I must admit, I was absolutely delighted by
What Xs new country based in feature tells us about fake accounts
Mashable / 9h
Your suspicions about the user you're arguing with on Elon Musk 's X being a fake might just be true. That's an experience that many users on X, formerly Twitter , are sharing since the platform's new "About this account" page went live with its "Account based in" feature. Basically, each X profile now discloses the country of origin a user is posting from. The feature, which X head of product Ni
The 3 best Black Friday gaming monitor deals that will level up your setup
Mashable / 9h
The best Black Friday gaming monitor deals at a glance: LG 45-Inch Ultragear OLED Curved Gaming Monitor $896.99 (save $803) ASUS 32-inch ROG Swift 4K OLED Gaming Monitor $899 (save $400) Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Curved Gaming Monitor $898 (save $427) 'Tis the season for a gaming upgrade. Gaming hardware generally comes with a bit of sticker shock, but Black Friday is the perfect excuse to
Google Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT: How they compare
Mashable / 9h
In the battle to improve the capabilities of artificial intelligence, Google and OpenAI have both released new versions of their flagship chatbots: Gemini 3 and GPT-5.1 . Google calls Gemini 3 its "most intelligent model yet," while OpenAI pitches GPT-5.1 as "smarter" and "more conversational." When you compare the two, it really comes down to what you want from your environment-killing chatbot .
Our Favorite Unbound Merino Wool T-Shirts Are on Sale for Black Friday
Wired / 9h
WIRED’s pick for the best travel T-shirt is on sale for Black Friday. Expand your merino wardrobe with these deals.
8 frequently asked questions about the Capital One Venture X card
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card launched in 2021 and remains one of the most exciting credit cards on the market. As Capital One's flagship card, the Venture X is an addition to the world of premium travel rewards cards, taking on incumbent players like the American Express Platinum Card® and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ). The $395-per-year Venture X not only undercu
CitizenM is streamlined, unconventional and now live on Marriott Bonvoy
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
In early 2025, Marriott announced that it was acquiring "innovative lifestyle brand" CitizenM for $355 million — and now those hotels have officially integrated into the Marriott Bonvoy booking platform . Founded in 2005 as an independent hotel brand, CitizenM's CEO, Lennert de Jong, told TPG that CitizenM has always treated its brand like a real living person. "We were a baby, then we managed to
A New ‘Fast X’ Report Dives Into Its Director Exit and Ending Changes
Gizmodo / 10h
Justin Lin famously left the 'Fast and Furious' sequel days into its shoot and was later replaced by Louis Leterrier.
Dust Bunny actor says it's about more than the monsters under the bed – it's about the world trying to convince us that we're alone
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A. conversation with the multi-talented David Dastmalchian
Anthropic's Opus 4.5 model is here to conquer Microsoft Excel
Engadget / 10h
Hot on the heels of Google's Gemini 3 Pro release , Anthropic has announced an update for its flagship Opus model. Now at version 4.5, the new system offers state-of-the-art performance in coding, computer use and office tasks. No surprise there, those have been some of Claude's greatest strengths for a while. The good news is Anthropic is rolling out a handful of existing tools more broadly alon
X-energy rides nuclear wave, raises $700M Series D
TechCrunch / 10h
The small modular reactor startup is capitalizing on surging interest from tech companies and data center developers.
The Kindle Scribe Is Actually Affordable This Black Friday
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
You Can Get This Top-Rated iRobot Braava Mop on Sale for Over 70% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
This Panasonic soundbar is on sale for less than £50 for Black Friday – yes, really
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
This cheap Panasonic soundbar just got a whole lot cheaper thanks to this unbelievable Black Friday deal.
The best Black Friday deals on unlocked phones
Mashable / 10h
Best Black Friday unlocked phone deals at a glance Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 10 (256GB) $699 (save $200) Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 $1,599.99 (save $200) Best Motorola Deal Motorola Moto G Stylus $284.99 (save $115) If you've been limping along with a sad phone that will no longer hold a charge, it's time to make the upgrade. Even if you try to limit the amount of time spe
Heres how to get a free Nintendo Switch before Black Friday
Mashable / 10h
SCORE A FREE DEVICE WITH VERIZON: New customers who sign up for an eligible Verizon Fios or 5G/LTE Home Internet plan can choose one high-value device for free: a Nintendo Switch console, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G tablet, or a 43-inch Samsung Q7F TV. Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Free Nintendo Switch Sign up for an eligible Verizon Fios, 5G Home Ultimate, or LTE Home Plus internet p
These 6 Nano Banana Pro prompts are wild with the Gemini 3 upgrade
Mashable / 10h
Google’s Nano Banana has been a hit with AI image generation fans since its release in early August . Even the free version comes with tons of ways to create images, and it’s also pretty easy to use . Google is keeping the hype train rolling with its release of Nano Banana Pro, which is built on Gemini 3. The purpose of Nano Banana Pro is the Pro part. Google says that Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pr
Prime Video's Black Friday deal gets you AMC+ for just $1.75 - don’t miss the heartbreaking horror movie everyone’s talking about
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
AMC+ is at a low price as part of Prime Video's add-on channel deals, and it's too good to miss.
7 monitor specs that are officially too old in 2025
How-To Geek / 10h
We don't often think of our monitors as something that holds the rest of our computer back, but your monitor is the component you use as a window into your computer. It's one of the peripherals you spend the most time using, by far. So when certain specs and missing features start limiting what your PC can offer you, whether for work or play, then it's probably time to start looking for a new scr
This is the cheapest Snapdragon X laptop ever launched and I can't believe it's less than $400 for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Dell Inspiron Copilot+ PC with the Snapdragon X processor is now $429.99 for Black Friday.
I tested the entry-level turntable that everyone raves about, and I totally get it
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Sony's PS-LX310BT turntable is a delightfully cheap record player that's an absolute dream to listen to –once you've set it up
Here are the 21 best Black Friday smartwatch deals – save up to 54% on Garmin, Apple Watch, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
These are the 21 best Black Friday deals live right now, from Apple Watch to Garmin and more.
This Sonos Soundbar and Subwoofer Bundle Is 25% Off for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 10h
Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and m
Why Some Americans Are Boycotting Black Friday This Year
Lifehacker / 10h
This post-Thanksgiving weekend, a growing number of Americans have pledged that they won't be camping outside stores or refreshing their browsers for deals. Instead, they're participating in coordinated boycotts that aim to turn one of the biggest shopping events of the year into a statement about economic power, inequality, and corporate influence in American life. What are the Black Friday boyc
This Electric Hand-Sander Makes Large DIY Projects More Tolerable
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. No one ever tells you how much of your adult life will be spent sanding things down. Drywall? Sanding. Every piece of wood you cut and install in a DIY project? Sanding. Want to repair or refinish your floors , or furniture ? Yup, probably sanding. And there’s nothing worse than laboring over a large sanding project—you feel it in your arms and ba
This Sonos Soundbar Is $150 Off for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
I've tested all of Amazon's latest Echo speakers, and these are the best models to shop this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazon's latest Echo Show devices are on sale for Black Friday - but I think there are better deals on the horizon.
Sam Altman and Jony Ive Say You’ll Want to ‘Lick’ and ‘Bite’ Their New Hardware Prototype
Gizmodo / 10h
Just what everyone is looking for.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has just hit a lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Record-low Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic deals are dropping for Black Friday, but the watch is so popular that they won't be around for long.
ChatGPT now offers a dedicated shopping assistant
Engadget / 10h
With Black Friday around the corner, OpenAI is upgrading ChatGPT's shopping capabilities just in time to make spending your money even easier. Starting today, the company has begun rolling out shopping research, a new feature inside of ChatGPT designed to simplify the process of comparing different products. The tool is available to all ChatGPT users, including those with free accounts, with the
Whistleblower Says He Was Fired for Warning Execs That New Robot Could Crush Human Skull
Futurism / 10h
A former engineer at the humanoid robotics firm Figure AI has sued the company, alleging they were fired for raising a critical safety issue, CNBC reports . The principal robotic safety engineer, Robert Gruendel, had warned top executives in September — including CEO Brett Adcock and chief engineer Kyle Edelberg — that the robots “were powerful enough to fracture a human skull,” according to the
The Kobo Libra Colour is finally on sale for Black Friday and its now under $200
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $30: As of Nov. 24, the Kobo Libra Colour is now down to $199.99 ahead of Black Friday. That saves you $30 off its list price of $229.99, saving you 13% off. That brings the e-reader back down to the same Black Friday price we saw last year. Kobo Libra Colour $199.99 at Amazon $219.99 Save $20 Here's the thing about e-readers: Amazon usually makes the best ones. I've tested a lot of e-reader
Facebook doesn’t make you use your real name anymore in Groups
How-To Geek / 11h
Before Facebook exploded in popularity, it wasn’t super common to use your real, legal name on social media. Now, Meta is taking a tiny step in the opposite direction and attempting to make Facebook Groups a bit more like forums.
The Xreal One Pro AR glasses are incredible, and over $150-off for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I test XR glasses for a living, and the best ones I've ever tried are cheaper than ever right now.
ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research tool compares products for you – so you don’t have to open 20 tabs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
ChatGPT now builds custom buyer’s guides in minutes – and it’s available on all for free this holiday season
A Brilliant, Unconventional Zombie Movie Gets an Equally Brilliant, Unconventional Poster
Gizmodo / 11h
Mutant has paired artist 100% Soft with the Japanese horror comedy, 'One Cut of the Dead.'
Panasonic’s Lumix S9 is a lot of full-frame camera for your money, especially over the Black Friday sales
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Panasonic Lumix S9 can be picked up in a variety of colors and lens kits, and is aged well following firmware updates and price cuts.
You Can Get This Nespresso Coffeemaker on Sale for Just $75 for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
Shoei reveals world’s first motorcycle helmet with a visor-mounted HUD – and it makes so much sense for riders
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
An integrated, AI-powered head-up display propels Shoei's latest lid into the future and could help reduce rider distractions.
Looking for a great Black Friday storage deal? 24TB Seagate HDD crashes to its lowest price ever - now just $239.99
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
This massive 24TB hard drive from Seagate costs less than $10/TB, its lowest price ever
How to score a luxury vacation for cheap this Black Friday
Mashable / 11h
Best Black Friday travel deals as of Nov. 24: Best deal overall Get up to 40% off hotels when you book through the Tripadvisor app. save 40% Best flight deal Get up to $450 off select flight and hotel packages when you book through JetBlue Vacations save $450 Best mileage hack Earn 4X miles per dollar spent when you purchase $400 or more in Delta Gift Cards. save $400 Best hotel deal Get up to 55
Every single item from Amazon, Walmart, and Target I'm adding to my shopping cart ahead of Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Black Friday sales from Amazon, Walmart, and Target are already live, and I'm listing everything in my shopping cart, from appliances, tech gadgets, toys, and more.
The new iPad Pro just crashed to a record-low price, in every screen size and color
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Save some cash on the super-powered iPad Pro with this Black Friday deal, whether you want the 11-inch or 13-inch model.
Best offer ever: Thrifty Traveler Premium is 50% off — flight deals straight to your inbox
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Thrifty Traveler is one of our favorite ways to find deal alerts , and it's currently on sale for the cheapest price of the year. For a limited time, new subscribers can get 50% off a premium membership using our special TPG code and link . The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The best part of membership is you'll receive emails about cheap cash deals — and some incredible points a
Google Says It Isn't Using Your Emails to Train Its AI
Lifehacker / 11h
Last week, tech headlines were abuzz with a concerning claim: According to some on social media platforms, and even some news outlets, Google had secretly opted Gmail users into sharing their emails with Gemini. The goal? To train Google's AI. While this controversy set off quite a lot of noise, it appears much of the conversation kicked off with this inflammatory post on X , complete with select
Blue Origin Shows Off Its MK1 Lunar Lander—and It’s Way Bigger Than Apollo’s
Gizmodo / 11h
The Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) lunar lander is big, beautiful, and preparing to launch within the next four months. Can Blue Origin actually pull this off?
Microsoft says it's fixing a baffling way in which Windows 11 is much slower than Windows 10 – and it's about time
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Microsoft's trying to resolve some of the biggest complaints about Windows 11, and I'm overjoyed to see one fix in particular.
Don't miss this Black Friday deal on Seagate's 5TB portable HDD with hardware encryption, free Dropbox backup and data recovery services
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Seagate's 5TB One Touch portable hard drive has hardware encryption, free Dropbox backup and data recovery services, and it's discounted for Black Friday.
Where to watch Blossoms Shanghai online — for *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here's our guide on where to watch Blossoms Shanghai for free and in English from anywhere in the world including Australia, Canada and even Djibouti.
This Lego Game Boy comes with its own brick-built games and is the cheapest it's ever been for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Lego Game Boy is the perfect gaming gift for adults and children alike - and now at its lowest-ever price in the UK.
The Switch 2 Pro Controller is Nintendo's best ever pad, and it's now at a lowest ever price for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Looking to pick up Nintendo's latest premium controller? The Switch 2 Pro Controller is currently at its lowest ever UK price for Black Friday.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is going ludicrously cheap for Black Friday – save up to 48%
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon just dropped a record-low Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deal for Black Friday, and I recommend snapping it up.
An Auto Holy Grail: Motors That Don’t Rely on Chinese Rare Earths
33NYT > Technology / 11h
Weary of being captive to geopolitics, car companies are looking for ways to replace powerful rare-earth magnets in electric motors.
Hyatt’s Internal Owner Guide Shows Exactly What Your Loyalty Is Worth — And Why Elite Benefits Often Disappoint
View from the Wing / 11h
Hyatt’s internal owner documents reveal something surprising: Hyatt Place hotels rely heavily on World of Hyatt members—who generate roughly half of their total revenue—but franchise incentives still don’t fully align with elite-member interests. Hotels clearly see what your loyalty is worth, but short-term cost pressures and weak territory protections help explain why elite treatment can often f
The HBO Max Black Friday deal is live: Save 73% on a year of streaming
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $96 : Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can get 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for just $2.99 per month instead of $10.99 per month. That's a total of $96 in savings or 73%. Opens in a new window Credit: HBO Max HBO Max Basic with ads $2.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) For Black Friday 2024 , HBO Max just copy-pasted its streaming deal from 2023. In 2025, it finally o
Anthropic AI research model hacks its training, breaks bad
Mashable / 11h
A new paper from Anthropic , released on Friday, suggests that AI can be "quite evil" when it's trained to cheat. Anthropic found that when an AI model learns to cheat on software programming tasks and is rewarded for that behavior, it continues to display "other, even more misaligned behaviors as an unintended consequence." The result? Alignment faking and even sabotage of AI safety research. "T
Pocket Casts rolls out playlists, so users can sequence episodes of their favorite shows
Engadget / 12h
There are millions upon millions of podcast episodes out there and it can be tough to figure out what to listen to and when. The popular podcast service Pocket Casts is rolling out a playlists feature to help users make sense of it all. This is being advertised as a "new way for listeners to organize, sequence and customize episodes across all their favorite shows." The idea of a playlist isn't n
Walmart Black Friday deals include the AirPods Pro 2 for their lowest price yet
Engadget / 12h
Apple updated its flagship earbuds this year with the new AirPods Pro 3, but the AirPods Pro 2 were our top picks for the best wireless earbuds for Apple users for many years before that. They're a bit hard to find at this point, but Walmart Black Friday deals have come for them (in addition to a bunch of other Apple products). Walmart has the AirPods Pro 2 for $139, which is the lowest price we'
Best Buy's Black Friday deal can score you a Pixel 10 for just $50 - here's how
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking at the Pixel 10 series? Best Buy's Black Friday deals are offering serious value on these stunning flagship phones today.
Disney's new Olaf robot is so real, it'll give you chills
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Disney Imagineering has already created a trove of animatronics and robots, maybe none more lovable than the Star Wars BDX Droids, but this next one is so real that it’s ice cool. Olaf, the walking, talking, and wisecracking snowman we all know from Frozen, is now a reality in the form of an incredibly animated, lifelike, and maybe even life-size robot.
This is the only VPN price to pay attention to over Black Friday – and it's much less than you'd expect
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Black Friday savings aren't truly the monthly cost of a VPN. However, this makes the savings seem all the better once you find them
HBO Max just dropped its best Black Friday deal yet – just $3 a month
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
HBO Max just dropped the Black Friday deal of all deals for its basic ads plan, meaning you can now save 70%.
The 10 Wildest Things That Happened on ‘It Welcome to Derry’ This Week
Gizmodo / 12h
The clown of the hour finally showed up on HBO’s Stephen King adaptation—but that was just one outrageous element in a truly bonkers episode.
My PC was painfully slow until I fixed this one SSD problem
How-To Geek / 12h
I've dealt with some slow PCs in my life. At an old job a decade ago, the PCs were so slow that you could quite literally boot the PC, go away for 20 minutes, and come back with it finally ready to be used. But these days, SSDs have thankfully largely eradicated that sluggishness. That is why I instantly knew something was wrong when a 'new' computer was taking forever to reach the desktop.
Chrome on Android is finally getting this desktop feature
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you ever wished that Google Chrome on Android worked a bit more like the desktop variant? If so, you're not alone. This week, and several years later than expected, Google is rolling out a feature that lets you pin tabs in Chrome for Android, keeping the browser tabs you want front and center.
The Oura Ring 4 Is $100 Off Ahead of Black Friday
Wired / 12h
This sophisticated smart ring is marked down to just $249, and it tracks a ton of health data.
What is the release date for Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 on Netflix?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The first four episodes of Stranger Things 5 arrive this week – here's the exact time you can watch them.
Black Friday DualSense deals are live – don't miss lowest-ever prices on PS5 controllers
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Grab a wide range of official PS5 controllers at huge discounts with these Black Friday DualSense deals.
Windows Server flaw targeted by hackers to spread malware - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Windows Server issue was fixed roughly a month ago, so make sure you update now.
Wow: Thanksgiving Air Travel Demand Down 5%, With Record Flights Operating
52One Mile at a Time / 12h
Well this is a bit unusual. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reporting that it’ll be the busiest Thanksgiving for air travel in 15 years, while airline data suggests otherwise. There’s an interesting explanation, as it comes down to different definitions of “busy.” Thanksgiving travel bookings down 4.5% year-over-year Aviation analytics company Cirium has analyzed flight booking data
DOGE days are over as Trump disbands Elon Musk’s team of federal cost-cutters
200+TechCrunch / 12h
DOGE members are reportedly worried that they could face prosecution for some of their activities conducted while under the leadership of Elon Musk.
Pocket Casts now lets you create a playlist of your favorite podcast episodes
TechCrunch / 12h
Pocket Casts now lets you create playlists for putting podcasts episodes in your desired listening order.
You Can Get This Google Nest Thermostat E on Sale for Over 50% Off for Black Friday
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday sales officially start Friday, November 28, and run through Cyber Monday, December 1, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up-to-date on the best
Breville coffee maker deals – save up to 40% off espresso and drip coffee machines
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There are surprisingly few deals on Breville coffee makers this Black Friday, but I've scoured the web and collected them all together right here.
This $210 Black Friday discount on my trusty Kanto reference speakers is an unmissable bargain
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
These Kanto reference speakers are almost half price this Black Friday – let me show you why they’ve become my absolute fave.
1Password finally fixes its most frustrating browser limitation
How-To Geek / 12h
1Password is rolling out a fix for the inability to handle multiple in-page notifications. After eight years, the the in-page notification system for the browser system was starting to show its age as new features and capabilities were built into the software.
The State of AI: Chatbot companions and the future of our privacy
26MIT Technology Review / 12h
Welcome back to The State of AI, a new collaboration between the Financial Times and MIT Technology Review . Every Monday, writers from both publications debate one aspect of the generative AI revolution reshaping global power. In this week’s conversation MIT Technology Review ’s senior reporter for features and investigations, Eileen Guo, and FT tech correspondent Melissa Heikkilä discuss the pr
What’s next for AlphaFold: A conversation with a Google DeepMind Nobel laureate
MIT Technology Review / 12h
In 2017, fresh off a PhD on theoretical chemistry, John Jumper heard rumors that Google DeepMind had moved on from building AI that played games with superhuman skill and was starting up a secret project to predict the structures of proteins. He applied for a job. Just three years later, Jumper celebrated a stunning win that few had seen coming. With CEO Demis Hassabis, he had co-led the developm
Analogue3D Review: A Retro Gamer’s Dream
Wired / 12h
This is the best way to play classic N64 games in 2025.
Ozempic Pill Flops in Major Trials for Alzheimer’s
Gizmodo / 12h
An oral version of the GLP-1 drug semaglutide failed to significantly slow the disease's progression compared to a placebo.
Everything to know about Walmart Black Friday 2025: Early access, top deals, ad highlights
Mashable / 12h
We are in the thick of Black Friday season, and as a consumer, it's totally overwhelming. You're getting inundated with so many deals from every single retailer, and it's hard to stay focused and find the best deals. Right now, we're focusing on one retailer's Black Friday sale: Walmart . While Amazon dominates the online space, Walmart is where you go to shop low prices in person. If you prefer
Google Assistant gets its death date
Mashable / 12h
We've known Google Assistant is on its way out, but now we know the day of its impending doom — and it has just a few months to live. Google officially announced this year that it was swapping out Assistant for its AI-powered Gemini, with all users eventually being forced to make the swap. That means no more Google Assistant on Android phones, Android Auto, Google TVs, and more. Tech site Android
Apple iOS 27: Everything we know so far
Mashable / 12h
Apple just launched iOS 26 a couple of months ago, but we're already starting to hear things about iOS 27. The operating system for iPhones will get another big update in 2026, as it always does. It might be a ways off, but that doesn't mean we can't start talking about it now. Here is everything we know about iOS 27 so far. SEE ALSO: iOS 26.2 will remove one feature in parts of the world iOS 27:
These Lenovo Legion 5i Black Friday deals will wait for no one – don't miss up to 35% on savings
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Don't wait any longer in the midst of a rough PC hardware market! These Lenovo Legion 5i deals can save you up to 35%.
Huge 26TB Seagate external hard drive hits all-time low at $50 just in time for Black Friday - now costs less than $10/TB, so act now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
This 26TB Seagate Desktop Expansion hard drive deal is better than any Black Friday price cut we've seen.
Setting up an LTE smartwatch was more trouble than I thought
How-To Geek / 12h
I’ve tried wearing a smartwatch on and off over the years, but only recently have I tried my first LTE model. Unfortunately, actually getting my watch connected to LTE service was a bigger pain than I expected.
Quick! HP's 14-inch AI laptop is half price for Black Friday, and has the most powerful CPU in a portable under $400
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HP 14 Laptop AI is half price for Black Friday, and has most powerful CPU in a laptop under $400.
3 of our favorite robot vacuums are at their lowest-ever prices for Black Friday, with up to 50% off
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
These deals get you a premium robot vacuum for a mid-range price.
Don't wait for AirPods Black Friday deals - save up to 44% today
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Why wait for Black Friday when you can grab huge discounts on Apple AirPods today?
The best cheap tablet just got cheaper thanks to this Black Friday iPad deal
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The base-model iPad is the best iPad for most people and the best cheap tablet on the market – it makes a great Christmas gift and is even cheaper than normal for Black Friday
Professor Says Mysterious Interstellar Object May Be Releasing Sentinels Around Jupiter
Futurism / 12h
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is expected to make its closest pass of the Earth just under a month from now, coming within around 170 million miles of us. Three months later, it’s expected to get even closer to Jupiter as it continues on its highly eccentric path through the solar system. And as Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb — who has long championed the theory that 3I/ATLAS could be an alien spacec
Black Friday streaming deals include one year of HBO Max for $36
Engadget / 12h
HBO Max has rolled out a limited-time, one-year subscription deal, offering a chance to stream HBO originals and Warner Bros. blockbusters at a lower cost. The platform has reduced pricing to $3 per month for one year, bringing the final cost down to $36 for the year. With many streaming services increasing their rates, this short-term offer lets you catch up on hit shows and new releases without
The OnePlus 15R smartphone is budget-friendly, durable and coming next month
Engadget / 12h
OnePlus just revealed a trio of products, including the long-anticipated 15R smartphone . This is a redesign of the OnePlus 15, which is a device we rather enjoyed . The 15R will presumably be a budget-friendly version of the flagship 15, based on past releases , but we don't have a price just yet. It is, however, being referred to as "the ultimate value high quality flagship device." The company
Brutal Etihad Guest Award Change & Cancellation Fees Updated AGAIN!
75One Mile at a Time / 12h
In February 2024, Etihad Guest updated its change and cancellation fees for award tickets, introducing the world’s most punitive policy. This was announced as part of a larger overhaul of the Etihad Guest program . Then in June 2025, the program updated these fees again. Now in November 2025, the program has updated the fees for a third time. The sad thing is, through all versions of these change
The EV brand most avoided by drivers
How-To Geek / 12h
Consumer choices aren’t always straightforward. What people like—or don’t like—can be influenced by everything from marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements to a brand’s reputation for quality.
Microsoft wants to make the File Explorer faster with this trick
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft is making some more changes to File Explorer in Windows 11. Thankfully, it's a break from the trend of shoving AI everywhere , and focuses on performance and usability improvements that most people will probably appreciate.
How to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1 rate, opening up useful redemption options when booking Virgin Atlantic flights or its airline partners. Here's a step-by-step guide to transferring your Chase points to Virgin Atlantic, and some great ways to redeem them. Related: Who are the Chase Ultimate Rewards airline and hotel transfer partners? Can yo
Black Friday travel tech deals - these 10 items will make your journey stress-free, now at a bargain price
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Travel smarter this Black Friday with the top tech and comfort essentials.
Black Friday phone deals are live – up to £390 off iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25, Google Pixel 10, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
These are the best Black Friday phone deals currently live at retailers across the UK.
A new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human well-being
22TechCrunch / 12h
Most AI benchmarks measure intelligence and instruction-following rather than psychological safety. Humane Bench evaluates models based on core principles of human flourishing, prioritizing well-being, and respecting user attention.
DOGE Is Officially Dead
300+Gizmodo / 12h
The project no longer exists, despite eight months left on its mandate.
Plex Pass is 40% off for Black Friday
How-To Geek / 12h
Plex is a great way to organize and stream your own media library, and Plex Pass gives you access to features like hardware transcoding, downloads, and remote streaming. Now is the best time of the year to upgrade to Plex Pass, as Plex's annual Black Friday discounts are finally live.
Need to protect your family online? This Aura plan can help, and it's on sale this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Check out this Aura Black Friday identity theft protection deal.
You can save up to 50% on Black Friday office chairs from Herman Miller, Steelcase, Branch, FlexiSpot, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I found some unmissable deals this Black Friday on office chairs that we've tested, reviewed, and rated.
