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Everything we know about the looming DJI drone ban in the United States
58Mashable / 7h
DJI, one of the world's largest drone manufacturers, is on the verge of a full-scale ban in the United States , with a Dec. 23, 2025, deadline looming. With less than a month to go, the ban marks the culmination of years of escalating restrictions on drones from the U.S. government, which has been eyeing DJI warily since as far back as 2017. Those efforts have intensified over the past year, and
'Dress with respect?' New campaign pushes passengers to 'restore courtesy'
100+The Points Guy Articles / 14h
The busy holiday travel season is now in full swing, and the most recent government shutdown is behind us. So, instead of mandating stress-inducing systemwide flight reductions, the Department of Transportation is turning its attention to unruly passenger behavior and offering travel etiquette advice. While the Federal Aviation Administration's statistics show that unruly passenger incident repor
Chat Control: EU lawmakers finally agree on the voluntary scanning of your private chats
Latest from TechRadar / 14h
While welcoming voluntary CSAM scanning, scientists warn that some aspects of the revised bill "still bring high risks to society without clear benefits for children."
The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto
TechCrunch / 8min
On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous. The series has bounced around the globe under the auspices of TechCrunch. Steve Case rented a […]
How to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2025 online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Headlined by Starnger Things, Labubu and KPop Demon Hunters, here's how to watch the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade online, on TV and from anywhere.
NYT Pips hints, answers for November 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you love rivalry week. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a builder. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an appreciative person. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always returning things. 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 C
Hurdle hints and answers for November 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
Netflix went down for some viewers after Stranger Things premiered
Engadget / 3h
Netflix has crashed for what seemed to be thousands of viewers after the first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 went live for streaming. Downdetector started getting an unusual number of outage reports at around 10 minutes before 8PM Eastern time, when the episodes were scheduled to hit the service. The numbers climbed up to almost 14,000 before they went down over the next few minutes.
Internal Email Shows New Pacific Airlines Has Finally Shut Down — Ending Years of Failed Route Plans and Constant Reinvention
48View from the Wing / 4h
An internal email shared with employees indicates that New Pacific Airlines—formerly Northern Pacific—has now shut down for good. After failed Anchorage–Asia ambitions, multiple rebrands, short-lived domestic service, and the collapse of affiliated Ravn Alaska, the long-struggling startup appears to have reached the end of the line. Continue reading ...
Stranger Things Season 5 review: Im already exhausted, but cant wait for more
Mashable / 4h
At some point throughout its five-season, nine-year run, Stranger Things decided it didn't really want to be a TV show anymore. The shift began as early as Season 2, when the show dropped the word "season" from its marketing. Stranger Things Season 2 simply became Stranger Things 2 , the change positioning the new season less as a TV continuation and more as a tentpole sequel in the vein of a Mar
‘Stranger Things’ Lets It Rip to Kick Off Its Final Season
Gizmodo / 5h
The Duffer Brothers' hit series returns and is now streaming on Netflix.
13 Easy Ways to Winterize Your House and Lower Your Utility Bills
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It happens every year at my house: I wake up one morning, and as though a switch was flicked overnight, it’s suddenly cold and I have to hunt down my cozy slippers. And that’s usually when I realize I haven’t really taken any steps to winterize my house. If that also describes you, the good news is that winterizing your home isn’t a terribly compl
A Long-Lost Chapter of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill’ Is Coming to… ‘Fortnite’?
Gizmodo / 6h
You can watch Uma Thurman in 'The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge' as part of the 'Fortnite' Zero Hour finale event this weekend.
ULA aimed to launch up to 10 Vulcan rockets this year—it will fly just once
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Around this time last year, officials at United Launch Alliance projected 2025 would be their busiest year ever. Tory Bruno, ULA’s chief executive, told reporters the company would launch as many as 20 missions this year, with roughly an even split between the legacy Atlas V launcher and its replacement — the Vulcan rocket. Now, it’s likely that ULA will close out 2025 with six flights —five with
10 Pocketable Tools That Make Great Stocking Stuffers
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
Scammers blast Black Friday shoppers with AI-made text messages, emails
Mashable / 6h
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year — and prime season for scams. Now in 2025 scammers are more emboldened than ever, thanks to AI. According to research from cybersecurity company Guardio , there has been a 30x increase in shopping-related scams and fraudulent text messages over the past month. November is already the top month for online scams in 2025, even b
The Jackery HomePower 3000 power station has never been cheaper — save over $1,500 this Black Friday
Mashable / 6h
SAVE OVER $1,500: The Jackery HomePower 3000 is on sale for $1,423 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's a 53% discount and the lowest-ever price for this model . Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3000 $1,423 at Amazon $2,999 Save $1,576 Amazon's Black Friday sale is very much up and running, with big offers on just about anything you could imagine. Are you imaging portabl
Give the gift of more time with these Microsoft Office apps for less than $3 each
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Give the gift of improved productivity with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows , on sale now for just $19.97 (reg. $229). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $19.97 $229 Save $209.03 There’s nothing more priceless than time, and now you can get some back for just $20. This Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for W
Pay $15 and access free entertainment for life with this unique tool
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Cut the streaming cord and enjoy free content for life thanks to a lifetime subscription to BitMar Streaming Content Finder , now only $14.97 (reg. $150) until Jan. 11. Opens in a new window Credit: BitMar BitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription $14.97 $150 Save $135.03 Good entertainment doesn’t always have to come with a monthly bill. If you’re tired of shelling out a smal
The Best Black Friday Deals on E-Readers
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
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Is Scrapping Its ‘Monster Hunter’ Crossover and Starting Over
23Gizmodo / 7h
After a rocky reveal and an even rockier reaction, Wizards of the Coast has confirmed it's redoing its 'Monster Hunter' collab.
If your Black Friday TV budget is $500, I fully back the TCL QM6K after getting one for myself
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 50%: If you're looking for the best TV under $500 this Black Friday, I recommend the TCL QM6K. All sizes are at new record-low prices, but the 55-inch and 65-inch models are the best deals at 50% off . Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $399.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $400 65, 75, 85, and 98-inch models also at record-low prices If you're still rocking a
It's time for USB-A to die: Why my next PC will be USB-C only
How-To Geek / 7h
It’s time for USB-A to retire, plain and simple. For nearly 30 years, USB-A has held center stage, but I’m ready for USB-C to be the only port my desktop has.
Basic Economy Passenger Opens Up Athlete’s Foot Lounge—Right On His Neighbor’s Armrest
View from the Wing / 7h
It’s hard to say what’s worse—the bare feet or the confidence. One Basic Economy passenger turned his neighbor’s armrest into a personal spa, opening what can only be described as The Athlete’s Foot Lounge mid-flight. If you thought you’d seen the limits of bad passenger behavior, there’s always another level. Continue reading ...
Sony teases the A7 V, its next flagship midrange camera
Engadget / 7h
Sony appears to be ready to announce another addition to its Alpha camera lineup. The company shared an image on the Sony Alpha Instagram account with the text "Chase your dream" and the date December 2 at 9AM EST, which could be a teaser for its next mirrorless camera. It's possible the company has something else in mind, but the giant "V" or Roman numeral five in the background of the image see
These Subscription-Free Fitness Trackers Are All on Sale 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
The Best Tech Gifts for College Students This Year
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
This Budget-Friendly Fitbit Is $60 Off 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
Save $1,000 on the LG 65-inch G5 OLED 4K TV at Amazon — score the best-ever price for Black Friday
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $1,000 : The LG 65-inch G5 OLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,996.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model . Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch G5 OLED 4K TV $1,996.99 at Amazon $2,996.99 Save $1,000.00 We're keeping a close eye on the best TV deals to drop over Black Friday . We've found new low prices on OLED and QLED TVs from top brands like Samsu
Save up to $350 on some of our top-scoring office furniture from Vari this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Vari always scores highly in our reviews thanks to their simple designs and solid build quality, and for Black Friday they're getting discounts you won't want to miss
Sam Altman wants his AI device to feel like 'sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake,' but it sounds more like endless surveillance
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
OpenAI's new device promises serenity, but its always-on surveillance will make it anything but peaceful to own.
Pretty much every pair of Loop earplugs are on sale for Black Friday
Mashable / 8h
Best Black Friday Loop earplug deals Best for concerts Loop Experience 2 $26.95 (save $8) Best for sleep Loop Dream $39.96 (save $9.99) Best for focus Loop Quiet 2 $14.49 (save $6.46) Whether you've looked into how to enjoy a concert without a side helping of tinnitus or how to get some quiet while you sleep , chances are you've come across Loop earplugs. The reusable earplugs have become a popul
Gemini's Nest Camera Reports Aren't That Helpful Yet, but You Can Improve Them
Lifehacker / 8h
I may be home all the time, but I'm enjoying Nest's Gemini-aided summaries, even if they're not always on the mark. The new summaries let me easily glance at a notification to see if it's worth getting up for. They've become a metronome of my day, as I see that the local feral cat is on its rounds of mouse hunting in my backyard. And the daily Home Brief is good at summarizing the relative chaos
Most reliable affordable Japanese hatchback in 2025
How-To Geek / 8h
Shoppers looking for a dependable daily driver often gravitate toward familiar nameplates, but one affordable Japanese hatchback is quietly outperforming its rivals where it matters most: long-term reliability. In a segment crowded with budget-friendly options, this model stands out by delivering durability levels that competing small cars simply can’t match. For buyers tired of costly repairs an
How the ‘Sinners’ Costume Designer Helped Wunmi Mosaku Shape the Movie’s Secret MVP
Gizmodo / 8h
The actress sat down with the legendary Ruth E. Carter to discuss how they both found Annie's story in costuming.
Tara Reid Says Her Drink Was Spiked At The O’Hare DoubleTree — She Kept Falling From A Wheelchair, Then Woke Up In A Hospital With No Memory
View from the Wing / 8h
Tara Reid was in Chicago for a celebrity signing when she says a single drink at the O’Hare DoubleTree bar left her unable to stand, captured on lobby video repeatedly slipping from a wheelchair before paramedics rushed her to a hospital. She later woke up with no memory of the night and has now filed a police report saying her drink was spiked. Continue reading ...
Earthquakes Did Something Unexpected to Life Deep Beneath Yellowstone
Gizmodo / 8h
Researchers took a look at how earthquakes change what's available on the underground microbial menu.
Did Intel's next big thing in workstations just leak? Ahead of Granite Rapids launch, report claims this is what's next from troubled chipmaker
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Intel’s next HEDT workstation platform supports high-end memory, multiple PCIe lanes, and robust connectivity, challenging AMD’s Threadripper ecosystem.
Can Starlink be blocked? Scary Chinese simulation shows 1,000 drones can jam satellite internet over an island as large as Taiwan
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
A Chinese study shows that Starlink could be totally blocked out over a large island by a swarm of drones.
David Lerner, a Mr. Fix-it of Apple Computers, Dies at 72
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
He and a partner founded Tekserve, a Manhattan emergency room for frozen hard drives, keyboards, screens and their confounded owners.
How good is the Capital One Venture X Business’ best-ever 400,000‑mile bonus?
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The Capital One Venture X Business recently announced its highest welcome offer ever — and it might be the biggest welcome offer we have ever seen on a business credit card. New applicants can earn 200,000 bonus miles after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first three months, and an additional 200,000 bonus miles after spending a total of $150,000 on purchases in the first six months. This ca
Congress Calls Anthropic CEO to Testify About AI Cyberattack Allegedly From China
Gizmodo / 9h
"We believe this is the first documented case of a large-scale cyberattack executed without substantial human intervention," Anthropic said earlier this month.
Almost Every Apple Watch Is On Sale for 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
The ‘Mighty Nein’ Creators Wanted to Make a ‘Darker, More Impactful’ Show
Gizmodo / 9h
When it came to 'The Mighty Nein,' the Critical Role team wanted to adapt the live show and get its hands dirty in the process.
Christina Chong Has a Wild Idea for a ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Crossover
37Gizmodo / 9h
Lorna Bucket is the key to all this. Naturally.
Nordic founders are taking bigger swings, and it’s paying off
TechCrunch / 9h
Ten years ago, raising €1 million in Copenhagen was enough to make waves in the region’s tech scene. Today, the Nordics are turning out billion-dollar companies like Lovable — which hit $200 million in revenue just 12 months after launching. Dennis Green-Lieber, founder of AI-powered customer intelligence platform Propane, has had a front-row seat to that shift […]
My number one office chair gets a discount of almost $100 - and not even Amazon can beat that for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Branch Verve is my top-rated office chair, and not even Amazon can match the low price for it in this Black Friday deal.
An indie studio says it's at risk of closure after Valve banned its game from Steam
Engadget / 9h
Indie studio Santa Ragione said it is at risk of shutting down as its latest project won't be available on Steam, which is by far the biggest storefront for PC games and a key point of sale for many developers . Horses , a first-person horror game that blends gameplay and live-action sequences, is about a college student who spends a summer working on a farm. However, the farm’s “horses” are actu
5 surprising gadgets you can connect to your PC's empty USB ports
How-To Geek / 9h
Got a vacant USB port or two on your PC? You'd like to use it for something useful, but don't know exactly what? Check out five practical things you can connect to your free USB ports, some of which can reinvent the way you control your PC.
We have edible robots now, for some reason
How-To Geek / 9h
If you’re like me, you know there’s one critical problem with robots: they’re not edible! Thankfully, that pesky shortcoming has been solved by scientists. We're talking 100% edible, battery and actuators included (in multiple flavors, to boot).
‘Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ May Be Dead, but Its Props Commanded Top Dollar
25Gizmodo / 9h
A recent auction brought in nearly $3 million thanks to collectors hungry for Gelfling puppets and other Jim Henson Company treasures.
OpenAI Restores GPT Access for Teddy Bear That Recommended Pills and Knives
Futurism / 9h
OpenAI is seemingly allowing the company behind a teddy bear that engaged in wildly inappropriate conversations to use its AI models again. In response to researchers at a safety group finding that the toymaker’s AI-powered teddy bear “Kumma” gave dangerous responses for children , OpenAI said in mid-November it had suspended FoloToy’s access to its large language models. The teddy bear was runni
China Launches Emergency Mission to Its Space Station, Putting NASA to Shame
Futurism / 9h
Earlier this month, the China Manned Space Agency was forced to delay the return of three astronauts from its Tiangong space station after they discovered “tiny cracks” in their return capsule’s window , likely from a space debris strike. Instead of using the damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, which remains docked at the station, the crew took the only other spacecraft available to them for their No
The New “Stranger Things” Is Using Digital De-Aging Tech After Its Child Actors Kept Growing
Futurism / 9h
The final season of Netflix’s blockbuster show “Stranger Things” is kicking off today, well over nine years after the show premiered on the streaming platform. And as Salon reports , producers had to resort to some visual trickery to wind back the clock for the show’s rapidly aging cast. In a new five-minute preview of the upcoming season, actor Noah Schnapp’s character, Will Byers, had to be dig
I Use This Brad Nailer and Air Compressor Combo, and It's $90 Off for 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
Norton's Black Friday VPN deals have arrived with prices slashed across plans
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Plans start from only $2.08 per month for Norton's excellent VPN, with Black Friday prices set to run until December 2.
Top Linux PC maker drops plan for SnapdragonX Elite-powered notebook - says hardware was "less suitable than expected."
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Tuxedo cancels Snapdragon X Elite Linux notebook after technical hurdles, planning to monitor Snapdragon X2 Elite for potential future development.
JustiGuide wants to use AI to help people navigate the US immigration system
TechCrunch / 9h
The startup uses AI to help immigrants understand the system, connect with lawyers, and reduce associated costs.
OpenAI denies allegations in teen death lawsuit
Mashable / 9h
OpenAI vigorously denied allegations against the company that it was responsible for the suicide death of Adam Raine, according to a new response filed in court Tuesday. Raine died in April 2025, following heavy engagement with ChatGPT that included detailed discussions of his suicidal thinking. The 16-year-old's family sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in August, alleging that ChatGPT validated his
Windows 10 is getting this classic PowerToy back
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft just rolled out PowerToys version 0.96.1, which is primarily a patch release focused on fixing several stability issues that came after the previous v0.96.0 launch. However, the incredibly useful Image Resizer tool is finally back in this update for Windows 10.
There’s an AI Industry Civil War Brewing in D.C.
Gizmodo / 9h
A tale of two AI super PACs.
OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan
TechCrunch / 9h
In August, parents Matthew and Maria Raine sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over their 16-year-old son Adam's suicide, accusing the company of wrongful death. On Tuesday, OpenAI responded to the lawsuit with a filing of its own, arguing that it shouldn't be held responsible for the teenager's death.
The US Military Wants to Fix Its Own Equipment. Defense Contractors Are Trying to Shoot That Down
30Wired / 9h
A push by military contractors could alter pending legislation that would have empowered servicemembers to repair equipment. Lobbyists are pitching a subscription service instead.
Redwood Materials reportedly cuts 5% of staff after $350M raise
TechCrunch / 9h
The battery recycling and cathode production company, founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, has started using recycled battery materials to create energy storage solutions for AI data centers.
U.S. Bank Calls Ability to Freeze Stablecoins ‘Appealing’ as Crypto Has Completely Lost the Plot
22Gizmodo / 10h
Dark days for the bros.
Jeff Bezos’ New AI Venture Quietly Acquired an Agentic Computing Startup
39Wired / 10h
Project Prometheus has raised over $6 billion in funding and hired over 100 employees, a handful of whom joined through its acquisition of General Agents, according to records and sources.
Garmin's Newest Running Watches Are Already on Sale 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
Don't go to the airport without this simple AV travel kit
How-To Geek / 10h
We’ve all been there, at the airport, waiting at the gate ready to board, when that dreaded announcement comes that your flight has been delayed. If you’re lucky, it’s a short wait. If not, it could mean hours in the airport or even an overnight stay—preferably in a hotel, but we’ve all done the four-seat stretch, am I right?
Chicago Hotels Charge a $125 “Resort Fee” on a $15 Room — One of the Most Extreme Schemes We’ve Seen
View from the Wing / 10h
A Chicago hotel is advertising rooms as low as $15 through consolidators, then attaching a staggering $125 nightly “resort fee” — the most extreme example of fee padding I’ve ever seen. The charges are buried, inconsistently disclosed, and even appear to shift when waived, raising serious questions about how these properties present their pricing. Continue reading ...
Russell T Davies Says He’s Got the Grand Return of ‘Doctor Who’ Already Figured Out
65Gizmodo / 10h
Now that the BBC has confirmed the show's not-so-immediate future, the series' current showrunner is already making moves.
Here are 60 Best Buy Black Friday deals in my shopping cart – TVs, cheap laptops, AirPods, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I've been tracking the Best Buy Black Friday sale all month, and now I'm here to bring you all of the very best deals from the retailer's big end-of-year event.
How to watch every NFL game on Thanksgiving Day: Schedule, TV channels, and more
Engadget / 10h
This Thursday is serving up heaps of turkey, potatoes, and professional football. The NFL has three games on the schedule, all conveniently timed so you'll be able to have football on pretty much from midday until bedtime. For the first game of the day, you can catch the AFC North battle between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dalla
This Fun-Sized Bose Portable Speaker Is 40% Off 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
I've Never Seen the AirPods 4 This Cheap
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
The Best Beginner-Friendly Fitness Trackers on Sale 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
A designer in Singapore created a functional SNES inside a wearable Nike sneaker
Engadget / 10h
Have you ever been roaming around collecting bananas in Donkey Kong Country on the SNES and thought to yourself, "gee, I wish I could play this game on my shoe." Well designer Gustavo Bonzanini set out to make this dream a reality. To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Nintendo's launch in Japan, Bonzanini has created the AIR SNES, a throwback custom pair of Nike Air Max 90 sneakers that dou
Plex’s remote streaming will cost you money starting this week
Mashable / 10h
Media server Plex announced in March that it would put an end to free remote streaming, but hasn't yet put the new changes into effect. That changes this week as Plex plans to pull the plug on free remote streaming from the Roku app first, with the rest of its supported platforms coming in early 2026. The change impacts people who use the company’s personal media servers. Until now, a person coul
How to watch college football for $1 over Thanksgiving weekend: $1 day passes from Sling TV
Mashable / 10h
PAY $1 FOR A DAY OF ESPN, FREEFORM, OTHER CHANNELS WITHOUT CABLE: For Black Friday , Sling TV has slashed the price of its Orange package day passes from $5 to $1 between Friday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 30. Opens in a new window Credit: Sling TV Sling TV Orange Day Pass $1 $5 Save $4 YouTube TV and Disney may have squashed their beef, but it's no secret that a decent number of frustrated YouTube
Multiple London councils report disruption amid ongoing cyberattack
TechCrunch / 11h
Three London councils reported disruption, prompting officials to shut down phone lines and networks and activate emergency plans.
Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development
42Wired / 11h
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools.
The Just-Released Apple Watch Series 11 Is Already on Sale 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
Airlines denied boarding to these 3 passengers. Could it happen to you?
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Contrary to popular belief, airlines rarely deny passengers boarding because a flight is oversold. The Department of Transportation's required compensation penalties ensure that airlines make every effort to avoid bumping customers from confirmed itineraries. However, there are plenty of other, more common reasons airlines block passengers from boarding flights. The good news is that with a littl
OpenAI Is Just $200 Billion Away From Still Losing Money, HSBC Says
71Gizmodo / 11h
Just one more funding round, bro, I swear just one more funding round will fix it.
Most EVs get artificial sound wrong, but these brands nailed it
How-To Geek / 11h
If you’ve ever spoken to an older car enthusiast, you’ve probably heard all the classic complaints about electric vehicles. They’re boring, soulless, and most of all, too quiet. Most car enthusiasts want to hear their sports car; they crave that visceral experience. But EVs, despite their superior performance and speed over internal combustion, just don’t provide it—so automakers turned to tricke
New Study Rewrites the Story of Easter Island’s Mysterious Stone Heads
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers used drone imagery to construct a 3D model of Rapa Nui's main moai quarry and reveal its secrets.
The Philips Hue Signe Floor Lamp is $131 off at Amazon – don't let this deal fade away
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
This vivid, wall-washing smart floor lamp from Philips Hue is on sale at a significant discount this Black Friday.
I spent a week playing with the RedMagic 11 Pro - it brings liquid refreshment to gaming phones
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The RedMagic 11 Pro gives you class-leading gaming performance and features at a mid-market price, so long as you’re prepared to live with a few rough edges.
Thanksgiving air travel: Track flight statuses, delays, and cancellation trends online
Mashable / 11h
Well, folks, it's that time of year. Holiday cheer, a big ol' bird on the table, walking the tightrope of polite conversation, and, most horrifyingly, praying to high heavens that your Thanksgiving air travel plans go off without a hitch. If you're one of the projected 82 million Americans traveling domestically this week, you're in luck. So far, according to USA Today , flight cancellations are
Computer components like RAM are surging in price
Mashable / 11h
Being a consumer has been challenging over the past few years. Between a global pandemic and sweeping tariffs , wallets have taken repeated hits — but for PC hobbyists right now, it might actually be the worst moment to start building a rig. New reporting from Ars Technica lays out just how dire the situation has become, showing that prices for essential PC components, such as RAM and SSDs, have
Beyond Good & Evil 2 is somehow still under development
Engadget / 11h
With the gaming industry's recent rash of layoffs , closures and cancellations , it would be easy to assume Beyond Good and Evil 2 is toast. After all, the game looked like vaporware even before the extreme cost-cutting trend started. But here we are in late 2025, and — lo and behold — Ubisoft is hiring for the prequel. The job listing (via Eurogamer ) is for a technical sound engineer. But aside
Citi Strata Card Welcome Bonus Offers & Details (Elite, Premier, Basic)
23One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card , Citi Strata Premier® Card , or Citi Strata℠ Card Citi has an excellent portfolio of cards earning its transferable points currency , with the three primary cards being known as the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card ( review ), Citi Strata Premier® Card ( review ), and Citi Strata℠ Card ( review ). These are all compelling cards, and in particular, the Ci
Solar’s growth in US almost enough to offset rising energy use
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Worries about the US grid’s ability to handle the surge in demand due to data center growth have made headlines repeatedly over the course of 2025. And, early in the year, demand for electricity had surged by nearly 5 percent compared to the year prior, suggesting the grid might truly be facing a data center apocalypse. And that rise in demand had a very unfortunate effect: Coal use rose for the
RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy director prefers “natural immunity” over vaccines
25Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Under ardent anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham as its new principal deputy director—a choice that was immediately called “dangerous” and “irresponsible,” yet not as bad as it could have been, by experts. Physician Jeremy Faust revealed the appointment in his newsletter Inside Medici
OpenAI says dead teen violated TOS when he used ChatGPT to plan suicide
58Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Facing five lawsuits alleging wrongful deaths, OpenAI lobbed its first defense Tuesday, denying in a court filing that ChatGPT caused a teen’s suicide and instead arguing the teen violated terms that prohibit discussing suicide or self-harm with the chatbot. The earliest look at OpenAI’s strategy to overcome the string of lawsuits came in a case where parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine accused Ope
HP plans to save millions by laying off thousands, ramping up AI use
93Ars Technica - All content / 11h
HP Inc. said that it will lay off 4,000 to 6,000 employees in favor of AI deployments, claiming it will help save $1 billion in annualized gross run rate by the end of its fiscal 2028. HP expects to complete the layoffs by the end of that fiscal year. The reductions will largely hit product development, internal operations, and customer support, HP CEO Enrique Lores said during an earnings call o
Russia’s Soyuz 5 will soon come alive. But will anyone want to fly on it?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After nearly a decade of development, Russia’s newest launch vehicle is close to its debut flight. The medium-lift Soyuz 5 rocket is expected to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome before the end of the year. The Russian space corporation, Roscosmos, has released images of final processing of the Soyuz 5 rocket at the Progress Rocket and Space Center in Samara, Russia, earlier this month before t
Vision Pro M5 review: It’s time for Apple to make some tough choices
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
With the recent releases of visionOS 26 and newly refreshed Vision Pro hardware, it’s an ideal time to check in on Apple’s Vision Pro headset—a device I was simultaneously amazed and disappointed by when it launched in early 2024. I still like the Vision Pro, but I can tell it’s hanging on by a thread. Content is light, developer support is tepid, and while Apple has taken action to improve both,
GM tech executive shakeup continues on software team
TechCrunch / 11h
Three of GM's top software executives have left the automaker in recent months, as the company moves to combine its disparate technology businesses.
New macOS malware chain could cause a major security headache - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
North Korean hackers are targeting macOS devs now with fake jobs and a ClickFix approach.
The Ultimate Black Friday Gift Guide for Content Creators
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
Get a Wireless Fast Charger for All Your Apple Devices at a Great Black Friday Price
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
This Black Friday Sony soundbar deal will fix your TV’s awful audio for less than $100
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The already-cheap Sony HT-S100F just got a mega discount for Black Friday, making it the ideal bargain for anyone hoping to upgrade from basic TV audio.
Claude Opus 4.5 arrives. Here’s whats new.
Mashable / 11h
AI company Anthropic released its latest flagship AI model, Claude Opus 4.5, this week. Opus is considered one of the best AI models out there for developers looking to ramp up their coding output or to create AI agents. So, what does the latest model, Opus 4.5, bring to the table? As expected, Opus 4.5 performs exceptionally well on the various AI model benchmark tests. As TechCrunch points out,
I've hand-picked the 3 best robot vacuums we've tried and tested under $500 for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Robot vacuums don't always have to be expensive. Sure, you lose out on some more premium features and some build quality, but there are plenty of automated and capable floor cleaners on offer this Black Friday for less than $500.
Meta Quest Black Friday deals are live – here are the biggest discounts on the world’s best VR headset
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Black Friday Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S deals are here, these are the best I've found.
20 of the Best Tech Gifts for Teens on Sale During 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
The PlayStation Portal Is Cheaper Than Ever Ahead of 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
Rocky Linux 10.1 release brings soft reboots and new toolchains
How-To Geek / 12h
Rocky Linux 10.1 is officially available for general use, bringing key features like systemd soft reboots and a massive refresh of developer toolchains. This release comes with updated installation media, cloud images, and live images.
Trump-Backed Crypto Company Promotes ‘Shit Piss Skin Can’ Coin
33Gizmodo / 12h
"Stop this boring insider trading," one X user complained.
This stunning, one-off Leica belonging to the late Pope Francis just raised $7.5 million for charity – here are its 7 unique features
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Leica has just sold a unique M-A camera belonging to the late Pope Francis to raise millions for charity –here's what it looks like.
Home Depot has two viral Black Friday hits: Meet holiday R2-D2 and the Grand Duchess Christmas Tree
Mashable / 12h
Even if it's not the most popular opinion, once Halloween is over, the Christmas season begins. The internet has already taken to showing off their holiday decor, and two Christmas items at The Home Depot have already gone viral, and it's not even Thanksgiving yet. Ahead of Black Friday 2025 , the internet is buzzing about the Home Depot's Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir Christmas tree and a f
Everything leaving Netflix in December 2025
How-To Geek / 12h
Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away. Yes, it's the end of November and that means the world's biggest streaming giant must shed some movies and TV shows to make way for all the new good stuff coming in December . That means now's the time for you to check your watchlist for any of the titles below to make sure to get them in before they're gone.
The best compact cameras for 2025: tried and tested pocket choices to take anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Our best compact camera for 2025 guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.
Please don't date your AI because it will never love you or pick up the check
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The latest marketing scheme from EVA AI is an AI Dating Cafe, and it's obviously a terrible idea
Poco’s new flagship phone has a mini Bose subwoofer for 2.1-channel audio – and I hope I’m not near one on the bus
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Poco F8 Ultra might be able to replace your portable speaker, and it has got high-end specs too.
These OLED TVs from LG, Samsung and more are the most affordable Black Friday deals I've seen
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Check out these Black Friday deals that make some of the more affordable OLED TVs a bit cheaper.
December's PS Plus Monthly Games include Lego Horizon Adventures and Neon White
Engadget / 12h
Sony has revealed the final batch of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for 2025. This time around, you’ll be able to add five games to your library instead of the usual three. As ever, you’ll retain access to claimed games as long as your subscription remains active. The headliner this time around is Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5), which is a more family-friendly take on the Horizon series. Guerrilla
Save $250 on the brilliant Google Pixel 10 Pro with this record-low Black Friday deal
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Google Pixel 10 Pro costs less than a typical flagship this Black Friday thanks to this record-low deal
Here are 85 Walmart Black Friday deals actually worth buying – big-screen TVs, air fryers, Apple, Lego, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I'm rounding up the 85 best Walmart Black Friday deals worth buying, from Apple, Lego, Ninja, and more, plus information on when stores open on Black Friday.
Breaking down the boom in the Nordic’s startup ecosystem
TechCrunch / 12h
On this week’s Equity, we sat down with Dennis Green-Lieber, the founder of the AI company Propane, to talk about the booming success of the Nordic ecosystem.
DeleteMe has discounted all plans by 30% - scrub your data from the internet for less this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
One of the best data removal services, DeleteMe, has a super 30% discount code that works on all plans.
I was skeptical about the Nothing Phone 3, but after a month of testing, I finally get what it's all about
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Nothing Phone 3 matches Samsung and Apple flagships in price, but has its own novel appeal.
I Review Digital Notebooks, and Five of My Favorites Are on Sale 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
That ‘Pluribus’ Cameo Was Exactly Who You Thought It Was
Gizmodo / 12h
Rhea Seehorn didn't know a former castmate would be popping up until she was actually filming a key moment in this week's episode.
EU backs away from requiring tech companies to scan and remove CSAM
Engadget / 12h
EU member states have agreed on a position regarding online child protection legislation that doesn't force global tech companies to identify and remove child sexual abuse materials (CSAM.) This is being seen as a major victory for US tech companies like Google and Meta, according to reporting by Reuters . This new European Council language contradicts a 2023 position in which the European Parlia
I review electric toothbrushes, and these 69% discounts for Black Friday have to be seen to be believed
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Huge Black Friday electric toothbrush deals – save up to 69% on Suri, Oral-B, Philips and more.
The best Dyson Black Friday deals on everything from vacuums to Airwraps – hand-picked by a Homes Editor
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There are plenty of big Dyson discounts around, but some are better than others.
Looking for an amazing saving? This exclusive IDrive deal is the biggest cloud storage discount we've seen this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Get a huge 95% off IDrive - exclusive for TechRadar readers this Black Friday.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan: Free streams, TV channels and preview for Champions League contest
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We'll show you all the ways you can watch Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League from anywhere in the world this Wednesday.
The best Black Friday DJI drone deal is now live for everyone — score the best-ever price on the DJI Mini 4K
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $60: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $60 off and the lowest-ever price for this model . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 4K Drone $239 at Amazon $299 Save $60 We made some noise about the fact that you could save $60 on the DJI Mini 4K drone in the early stages of Amazon's Black Friday sale . That deal came with a catch, as it wa
Google Photos' Archive: The misunderstood feature revealed
How-To Geek / 12h
There's a common misconception about what the Archive feature in Google Photos actually does. It isn't a delete button, it doesn't recover space in your Google account, and it doesn't make images private. It's purely a way of decluttering your main Photos timeline, and it's actually pretty useful.
AWS might now have around 900 data centers - that's twice as many as previously thought
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon might be approaching 1,000 data centers globally, but it’ll likely never confirm that outright.
Pentagon Investigating Former Astronaut Mark Kelly Over ‘Illegal Orders’ Video
100Gizmodo / 12h
"If this is meant to intimidate me...it won’t work."
The excellent Razer Wolverine V3 Pro controller just got a seriously tempting 20% discount for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Want a premium Xbox and PC controller for less? Don't miss the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro's biggest ever discount – save 20%.
Musk’s xAI to build small solar farm adjacent to Colossus data center
TechCrunch / 12h
The artificial intelligence company said it was working with a developer to build a solar farm on 88 acres next to its Memphis site. Given the proposed size, the solar farm would likely produce around 30 megawatts of electricity, only about 10% of the data center’s
