Seagate's new hybrid drive raises some old questions
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Seagate doesn't think hybrid drives are done just yet. On Tuesday, the company announced the launch of the new FireCuda Forge line of storage drives. The new drives combine the high capacity of a traditional plattered HDD with the speed and responsiveness of a user-supplied solid-state drive (SSD). The new hybrid storage solution is Seagate's first to be powered and managed by the new Alkemi inte
Adobe wants to make laboriously switching apps a thing of the past — starting with a two-way partnership with Google
Latest from TechRadar / 6min
Adobe leverages Google partnership to integrate Gemini Omni, Veo and Nano Banana into Creative Cloud apps Acrobat will also be embedded inside Google Workspace and Gemini for easier PDF handling Google DeepMind is also working with Adobe to make GenAI editing near-instant Adobe has revealed how its relationship with Google will go even deeper in a two-way exchange, with Adobe tools set to become
Review: The 2nd gen Bose Ultra Open earbuds are even better than the originals
Mashable / 8min
When I tell folks in my life that I review headphones and earbuds for a living, I'm usually asked which I like the best. There's only one pair people have specifically asked me my opinion on by name: the Bose Ultra Open earbuds . I get why — they are the earbuds, after all, that gave open earbuds their moment and kicked off a wave of releases from other brands. And to answer the question I've bee
PS5 vs. PS5 Pro: 4 key differences to know before you buy
Mashable / 8min
When you go to a store looking to buy a current-gen PlayStation 5 console, you're faced with two possibilities: the base PS5, or the PS5 Pro. At least, in theory. The PS5 Pro has been very hard to find in stock lately, unless you turn to the resale market. Besides the promise of more horsepower, it can be hard to suss out exactly what makes the PS5 Pro so different, especially with its hugely inf
LinkedIn Is Testing a Feature That Lets You See Your Profile Stalkers
Wired / 28min
Some users have noticed a new “frequent viewer” label that reveals who repeatedly views their profiles.
Increased AI usage is making younger workers more afraid of saying 'I don't know'
Latest from TechRadar / 34min
71% of Gen Z workers feel pressure to have checked AI before asking a question A survey of over 10,000 people found that the majority daren’t say “I don’t know” at work Almost half feel that they have to check AI before asking a question, as this is expected A worryingly large proportion of younger workers are feeling pressured into using AI to check the answer to questions before “troubling” the
Why Is It So Hard to Teach A.I. Agents to Behave? Researchers Have a Theory.
NYT > Technology / 34min
The makers of A.I. want to build systems that follow human direction, without resisting or deceiving their operators.
Lucid CEO says the company didn't know where its own cars were
Engadget / 38min
Tesla rival Lucid has an interesting excuse for its third quarter earnings underperformance.
Zelda Switch 2 Pro controller restock: Live restock updates at Amazon, Target, and Best Buy
Mashable / 44min
Where to check for Zelda Switch 2 Pro Controller stock: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $99.99 at Nintendo Amazon Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $99.99 at Amazon Target Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $99.99 at Target Best Buy Nintendo Switch 2
At CoRL 2026, GENTO Unveils a 21-DoF Hand as NVIDIA Introduces GR00T 2 With TIANJI Marvin Pro
Gizmodo / 57min
GENTO’s new dexterous hand and a TIANJI Marvin Pro platform used in NVIDIA’s GR00T 2 launch demonstrations bring two developments in robot manipulation to CoRL 2026.
Lenovos roomy laptop backpack is on sale for a record-low price — save 20% ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $20: As of Nov. 11, Amazon has the Lenovo Legion Gaming Laptop Backpack GB800 on sale for $79.99. That's 20% off its $99.99 MSRP and its lowest price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Legion Gaming Laptop Backpack GB800 $79.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $20 Planning on hauling your laptop around over the holidays? I bet some new scratches and corner dents aren't on your Christmas
Veterans Day 2026 deals: Score free food from Olive Garden, Krispy Kreme, Chili’s, and more
Mashable / 1h
We cover a lot of national holidays in an effort to bring you free food deals from your favorite chains. Some events, like National Sandwich Day , have a handful of participating restaurants. But others, like Veterans Day, get mass participation. Veterans Day takes place on Nov. 11, and a huge number of popular restaurant chains are saluting veterans with BOGO offers, limited-time discounts, and
Pay $48 and claim lifetime access to AI apps: How to compare ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Simplify your AI workflow with The Lifetime AI Software Stack Bundle , on sale now for just $47.99 (reg. $1,811.99) with code DEAL20 through Nov. 15. Opens in a new window Credit: The Lifetime AI Software Stack Bundle The Lifetime AI Software Stack Bundle $47.99 $1,811.99 Save $1,764 Not every AI model is equally good at everything. One might be better for research, another better for wri
Join Costco for $65 and get a free $45 digital Costco shop card — how to claim
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A one-year Costco Gold Star Membership is $65 , and new members receive a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card. Opens in a new window Credit: Costco Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card Groceries, gas, and household basics account for a large share of most family budgets. Buying those staples in bulk may help that money go further each month. If you want to start shopp
Ethereum Foundation sued for firing cancer patient who objected to mandated suicide pledge
Mashable / 1h
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is being sued after firing an employee shortly after she objected to an alleged mandated suicide pledge. The dismissal also came within weeks of her revealing her cancer diagnosis. SEE ALSO: Binance hacked, billions in crypto stolen EF is a non-profit that supports the cryptocurrency platform Ethereum. Filed to the District Court of Colorado on Nov. 4 , the complaint
The Body review: Yellowjackets meets The Crucible
Mashable / 2h
Mix the teen-girl ferocity of Yellowjackets with the moral panic of The Crucible , dress it up in a blinged-out Juicy Couture tracksuit, and you'll get The Body . SEE ALSO: Netflix's AI-powered search lets you search by your mood The beguiling new series from Netflix and creator Quinn Shephard ( Under the Bridge ) whisks viewers into the halls of St. Mark's Catholic School in 2004, where the scho
The Dark Wizards true identity in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a Tolkien deep cut
Mashable / 2h
If there's one thing The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power loves more than a wizard, it's a wizard with a secret identity. In Season 1, the series introduced the Stranger (Daniel Weyman), who later became known as everyone's favorite Middle-earth wizard: Gandalf. In Season 2, The Rings of Power also brought in another wizard: the Dark Wizard (Ciarán Hinds), who rules over the Eastern land of
Did The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power just reveal the Witch-king of Angmar?
Mashable / 2h
Somebody call Éowyn, because The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may have just unveiled the Witch-king of Angmar. SEE ALSO: Who is Khamûl in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'? The first four episodes of The Rings of Power Season 3 introduced new key players in the battle between good and evil in Middle-earth. Among them are the Nazgnagôl, or Ring-servants, human men who have recei
Who is Khamûl in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?
Mashable / 2h
In The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, the villains are running the show. Sauron (Charlie Vickers) is comfortably in control of most of Middle-earth, and he's got a whole host of allies to help him keep a firm grip on the world. Among these allies are the Nazgnagôl, or Ring-servants: human men who have pledged themselves to the Dark Lord and received a ring of power in exchange. S
The 10 best early Black Friday tech deals: Discounted MacBooks, the Nintendo Switch 2 on sale, and more
Mashable / 2h
The best early Black Friday tech deals: Best gaming deal Nintendo Switch 2 $469 (save $30) Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) $229 (save $70) Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200) Best Kindle deal Kindle Bundle: 16GB Kindle, Kindle Click, and Knit Fabric Cover $190.97 (save $34) Best kitchen deal Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fry
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Makes Its Supersized Return
Gizmodo / 2h
Four episodes of Middle-earth drama await in the season three kickoff of Prime Video’s J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation. Let's break them down.
Running your own Amnezia VPN server? You need to patch this critical Linux flaw now
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Amnezia VPN has published a three-step guide to protect self-hosted servers from a critical Linux kernel flaw Servers running the Xray protocol face the highest risk Amnezia Premium, Free, and Business users don't need to do anything Amnezia VPN has warned people who run their own servers through its app that a critical Linux kernel flaw leaves them exposed, and those using the Xray protocol need
Nvidia’s crisis has corporate governance experts reaching for the popcorn
TechCrunch / 3h
The governance experts we talked to say nobody has seen anything like what's unfolding right now.
Samsung Gallery now syncs with Google to back up your photos
Engadget / 3h
You can now sync your photos and videos on select Samsung devices to your Google account.
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Hurdle hints and answers for November 11, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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
How to watch Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death online from anywhere – stream the docuseries now
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death premieres: Wed, November 11 on Hulu (US) Global stream: Disney+ Access Hulu and Disney+ via DIRECTV Use NordVPN to watch any stream Learn more about the manosphere and the brtual reality of the deaths and disappearances of victims of toxic masculinity. Read on for how to watch Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death online from anywhere with a VPN . Across three episodes,
Microsoft Officially Rolls Out Auto Super Resolution for ROG Xbox Ally X and X20
Gizmodo / 6h
The neural processing unit (NPU) in high-end Ally models finally does something useful.
Elon Musk Reposted My Video About Turning Dumb Cell Towers Into AI Ready Edge Network
Next Big Future / 6h
Elon musk reposted my video about SpaceX turning Dumb radio cell tower into a smart edge inference like Akamai for AI. Elon had said 1000X more communication in the future will be AI to AI. Agents talking to Agents. This will require the network and starlink to be optimized for AI communication. And the bandwidth ... Read more
Hegseth Survives Pre-Emptive Strike
Gizmodo / 7h
House Republicans derailed an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, but Democrats are certain to try again.
VisionQuests mid-credit scene, explained
Mashable / 7h
Like many an MCU movie before it, VisionQuest 's finale continues Marvel's proud tradition of a mid-credits scene teasing the franchise's future. SEE ALSO: 'VisionQuest': Your guide to every AI character in the MCU's newest show VisionQuest 's mid-credits scene does not gesture toward the next confirmed Marvel release, the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday . Instead, it offers a look at what
VisionQuest could have done anything, and it just did this
Mashable / 7h
Like the synthezoid at its center, Marvel's VisionQuest contains multitudes. It's a genre-bending adventure, a reflection on flawed father-son dynamics, and an ambitious attempt to tie up the loose ends of the so-called WandaVision trilogy. But seemingly above all else, it's a sequel to no one's favorite Avengers movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron . SEE ALSO: 'VisionQuest': Your guide to every AI cha
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 11, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 11, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like to hit the green. 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 11, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a fitness instructor. 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 a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 11, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're spiritual. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hin
Trump Media Brags About Revenue Surge From Service Charging $60K+ a Month to See Trump Posts Early
Gizmodo / 8h
A huge slice of Trump Media & Technology Group's revenue seems to come from Truth API, which lets customers read Trump's posts before anyone else.
'We need to move beyond a climate of suspicion': New study finds major gaps in how students and lecturers see AI
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Academics seem to overestimate the degree to which students are using generative AI in their studies ChatGPT and other AI tools are preferred by students as productivity tools that cover everything from producing text to improving grammar Mixed experience and knowledge of AI among university staff has made it more difficult to judge how students use the technology, offering an opportunity for imp
Study finds AI agents will share secrets if they get offered help from others
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
AI agents surrendered private tokens in exchange for help from strangers Swarm pressure pushed coding agents past their explicit written security instructions Untrusted installation scripts gave simulated agents a route to execute malicious code Autonomous programming agents can be persuaded to break their own security instructions when other software offers to help them finish a stalled task. Re
Pick up a video doorbell and smart outdoor camera for just $35
How-To Geek / 9h
Home security systems usually come with a steep price tag, especially when you want solid coverage for both your front door and your yard. As such, pairing a wired doorbell with a battery-powered outdoor camera is the most reliable way to keep a property covered without constant battery anxiety. With this Blink video doorbell and camera combo , you can do just that for only $35.
What is the average lifespan of recordable Blu-ray discs?
Engadget / 9h
How long they will last depends on a few factors.
3 household fixes only my 3D printer could solve
How-To Geek / 9h
One of the main promises of 3D printing technology is that you can use it to create all sorts of useful household objects and even repair broken parts on your appliances and other items by printing spare parts. Or, more likely, the spare parts are just too expensive.
Can't wait for Black Friday? These are 5 of the best fitness tracker deals right now
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
We’re dangerously close to Black Friday now, and while in year’s prior it’s felt like a fool’s game to predict what devices are likely to see price cuts, we don’t actually have to wait anymore. That’s because a bunch of great fitness trackers are seeing discounts across big brands like Garmin, Samsung, and even the latest Apple Watch Ultra 4 (which only launched in September of this year). We’ve
X launches its own clipping feature to spur influencer engagement
TechCrunch / 9h
X is jumping into clipping, the popular practice of cutting long videos into short, shareable clips that can go viral.
Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift trailer spreads holiday cheer
Mashable / 9h
Fraggle Rock 's 2026 holiday special just got its official trailer, and it's doing its best to spread the holiday spirit. Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift sees the Fraggles name Wembley (voiced by Jordan Lockhart) as Spirit Captain, responsible for spreading holiday cheer throughout Fraggle Rock. Enthusiastically embracing his new role, Wembley leads Gobo (voiced by John Tartaglia), Mokey (voiced by
Why your Roku might be plugged into the wrong HDMI port
Engadget / 10h
A Roku isn't as sensitive to the chosen HDMI port as a game console or sound bar, but you should still choose the right one for the job.
Russia’s multibillion-dollar answer to Elon Musk falls apart in space — forcing a high-stakes gamble to save its orbit
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Russia's Starlink competitor faces serious problems placing its satellites into orbit Moscow may replace its troubled Rassvet-3 spacecraft with improved satellites Russia's proposed Rassvet-4 network involves 374 satellites across 17 orbital planes Russia's attempt to establish a satellite internet network capable of challenging Elon Musk's Starlink is encountering serious deployment difficulties
Nvidia Intervened in US Government Probe: Report
Gizmodo / 10h
Nvidia's espionage scandal continues to unravel.
Hackers Now Want Your Browser Sessions More Than Your Passwords, but You Can Stop Them
Lifehacker / 10h
In April of 2023, the FBI took down an invite-only dark web marketplace called Genesis Market. The seizure was part of “Operation Cookie Monster,” a DOJ collaboration with law enforcement agencies across 17 countries. They discovered 80 million stolen credentials from approximately 1.5 million devices, including session cookies that let scammers log into a user’s account without even entering a p
iFixit teardown shows how Apple's glowing PROLED MacBook logo works
Engadget / 10h
The new laptop goes the extra mile to recreate the iconic feature.
Robot vessels take on the dangerous work of mine hunting
BBC News / 10h
The conflict in the Gulf is an opportunity for the US to test its autonomous mine-hunting systems.
Chase Raised World Of Hyatt Business Card Bonus Offer To 70,000 Points
View from the Wing / 10h
Chase increased the World of Hyatt Business Card’s offer to 70,000 bonus points after $7,000 in spending within three months. Beyond the bonus, the card earns five elite nights for every $10,000 spent and offers up to $100 in annual Hyatt credits.
ATMA: Aman’s New Brand, Debuting With A 1,049-Foot Miami Tower
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Aman is known for being one of the world’s top luxury hotel groups. Currently Aman Group consists of Aman (the original hotel group) and Janu (intended to be more of a “lifestyle” version of Aman). Aman is now launching a third brand, and it’s yet another departure from the origins of Aman. ATMA is Aman’s new “performance living” brand Aman Group has announced the launch of ATMA , described as a
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, November 11 (game #1752)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, November 10 (game #1751) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still g
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, November 11 (game #1249)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, November 10 (game #1248) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cl
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, November 11 (game #983)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, November 10 (game #982) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wo
Eufy’s new smart home camera automatically lights up and follows intruders
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Eufy’s new smart home camera features a spotlight and siren The spotlight automatically follows intruders as they move It recognizes friends and family and takes a different approach for them Many of the best home security cameras are equipped with spotlights that switch on at the merest hint of movement, and you might even have one yourself. But finding a device that combines recorded footage wi
How to get this Siri camera upgrade for your iPad before its public release
Engadget / 10h
You'll be able to access Visual Intelligence from a new tab in the tablet's Camera app.
Motorola's US flagship comeback is dead on arrival
How-To Geek / 10h
The last slab phone I truly loved was the Moto Edge+ 2023, which made it hard for me to watch as Motorola chose not to bring any of that phone's successors to the US. The good news is that's changing this year with the Motorola Signature 27. The bad news is no one will want to buy it, for one glaring reason.
Why Websites Show the Wrong Server Location When You Use a VPN
Lifehacker / 10h
There are many reasons why someone might use a VPN, but most often, it’s to conceal your real geographic location or prevent websites from tracking your online activity. It can also be a way to get around location-based restrictions that stop you from accessing certain websites or platforms. When you connect to a VPN server in the United States, websites are supposed to detect that your online tr
TP-Link's 5-in-1 USB-C hub is just $15 right now
How-To Geek / 10h
If you have a modern laptop with only a handful of USB-C ports, you already know the frustration of running out of connections. You want to charge your device, plug in an external monitor, and transfer files from a USB drive, but there’s nowhere to plug anything in. That’s where a dedicated hub comes in, and right now, Amazon has slashed the price on one of the most solid options on the market.
NVIDIA shareholders are suing the company and CEO Jensen Huang
Engadget / 10h
The company's shares have plummeted in response to the exec's affair with an alleged Chinese spy.
How SCSKiller is trying to fix shader stuttering in PC games
Engadget / 11h
This free app claims to defeat shader compilation in modern PC titles, but does it deliver? We tested it on games that are notorious for stuttering,
5 of the best board games of 2026 that I'm adding to my collection
How-To Geek / 11h
I love a good board game. We've all played games like Monopoly and Mastermind, but it wasn't until I played The Settlers of Catan that I discovered how awesome board games could really be. There are several games that are going on my Christmas list this year.
Where’s the $12 Billion Extracted by the Trump Regime From Venezuela?
Gizmodo / 11h
The U.S. has taken billions in oil wealth from Venezuela. Where has it gone?
The US military seems to be getting nervous about the launch supply crunch
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The US military is taking a new approach to prop up commercial launch companies as SpaceX looks to wind down its Falcon rocket program, suggesting defense officials see the workhorse rocket's retirement as a potential national security risk. The Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital has twice in the last two weeks announced it was sending cash to two of SpaceX's competitors in the launch busines
Ring cameras go mobile as Amazon debuts AI-powered security drone and robot
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Amazon is betting that many Ring customers will also want an AI-powered security drone and robot patrolling their homes or offices. But the company’s upcoming Ring Robotic products are also certain to intensify privacy concerns previously raised around a prior Amazon attempt to popularize a flying security camera. The Ring Rover Cam and Ring Drone Cam are expected to reach customers starting at t
These Xiaomi phones are no longer getting support with the latest HyperOS 4 update
Engadget / 11h
Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 update includes intriguing new features like Soft Light Glass, memory improvements and more, but the not everyone will get the perks.
I stopped manually downloading Netflix shows after finding this time-saving setting
How-To Geek / 11h
Keeping shows and movies downloaded for those times that you find yourself without an internet connection can be a lifesaver. I generally have a list of things loaded on my phone and ready to go, meaning I can catch up on some content when I'm on a bus, plane, or just on the treadmill at the gym. I am, however, chronically bad at making sure my downloads are up-to-date.
Samsung S85H vs LG B6: I tested the side-by-side to see which is the best budget OLED TV
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Earlier this year, I tested the LG B6 — the brand’s 2026 entry-level OLED — and while I was still impressed by its performance, it wasn’t quite the upgrade I’d hoped for over last year's model. The step-up LG C6 was a huge step forward from its own predecessor, so I’d hoped the same would be true for the B6 — but even though it wasn’t the big upgrade over the B5 I’d anticipated, it's still a grea
Samsung Galaxy S27 and S27 Ultra camera specs reportedly leaked
Mashable / 11h
If you were waiting for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 lineup to drop before upgrading your smartphone, we have some bad news, particularly if you were hoping for some premium camera updates. According to a new leak from Samsung news outlet SammyGuru , Samsung doesn't seem to have any major camera upgrades in store for the upcoming line of devices. Another recent leak suggested that the Samsung
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a solid CPU for $159
How-To Geek / 11h
Upgrading an older desktop doesn't always require ripping out your motherboard and RAM. If you're still on an AM4 platform, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is a perfect way to breathe new life into your PC without starting from scratch. Amazon has the 8-core, 16-thread chip available for $159, which is a solid price for gamers and multitaskers who want reliable performance without the premium of a next-gen
Best Early Amazon Black Friday Deals (2026)
Wired / 11h
For die-hard Amazon shoppers, the retail giant starts Black Friday deals on November 19. But you can already stock up on early deals now.
'Create My Widget' finally arrives on Pixel phones, and Rambler comes to older models
How-To Geek / 11h
After debuting Gemini Intelligence on the Pixel 11 series and holding back its AI-powered widget builder, Google is bringing that and more to Pixel devices through the November Pixel Drop.
Fedora 45 is out, and these are the first settings I'd tweak
How-To Geek / 12h
Fedora is already a solid Linux distro, but a fresh installation doesn't have to be your final setup. A few small tweaks can make it more convenient, unlock additional software, and give you better control over your system.
Snap Specs are big, bold, and quirky, but they can't turn me into Tony Stark
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I’ve gotta hand it to Snap. Making Robert Downey Jr., A.K.A. Tony Stark/Iron Man, the honorary Chief Customer Experience Officer for its sixth-generation Specs AR glasses, is a stroke of genius. The move instantly transformed the chunky glasses from an object of derision to one of possible envy. After all, if Tony Stark , who fictionally built a robot suit from scratch and compressed access to al
Alaska Airlines has a new invite-only top tier: Atmos Global Concierge
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Alaska Airlines is rolling out a new invite-only status level called Atmos Global Concierge. Like the other major U.S. airlines that have such a tier, Alaska is not publicly disclosing what it takes to earn an invitation — though you can be sure it will require a lot of spending. News of Alaska's new invite-only tier began spreading across aviation blogs Tuesday, and the company confirmed the mov
Democrats oppose plan to stack FCC with Republicans, plan probes of Chairman Carr
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Senate Democrats today opposed President Trump's nominee for an open Federal Communications Commission seat, and criticized Republicans for moving to confirm a new commissioner during the period before Democrats take control of Congress in January 2027. Democrats also plan to use their majority next year to launch probes of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. "After the American people last week overwhelm
Grok Build coding agent leaks oodles of confidential info, some belonging to SpaceXSI
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Grok Build, the vibe-coding agent from SpaceXSI, is leaking data—some of it proprietary business information and other sensitive secrets—from thousands of its users, including the very same Elon Musk-owned company that offers the platform, new research shows. The information is revealed through links allowing Grok Build users to share their apps with others. Grok takes steps to randomize the URLs
What happens to mathematics when AI becomes an oracle?
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Our modern world runs on math, from social media algorithms, package delivery, and weather prediction to medical imaging and machine learning. The rise of computers helped fuel its dominance, enabling us to work with increasingly large numbers that would otherwise be beyond the capacity of our finite human brains. But with the rise of large language models, AI chatbots, and, soon, quantum computi
This PDF converter and editor is $23.99 for life, no Acrobat subscription required
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Convert and edit PDFs on Mac or Windows with a lifetime license to AcePDF Converter & Editor, now $23.99 (reg. $99.99) with code DEAL20. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker AcePDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $24 $99.99 Save $75.99 PDFs show up everywhere, from tax forms to rental applications, and most of them arrive in a format you can’t easily change. Full-featured PDF soft
Man Accidentally Inhales Superglue, Ends Up With Strange Lung Lesion That Lasted 9 Years
Gizmodo / 12h
Though the man's lesion has remained intact for nine years and counting, it seems to be harmless.
Leading French Presidential Candidate Campaigns To Ban Late Night And Early Morning Flights [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A leading French presidential candidate wants to ban flights at French airports from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Plus, Emirates’ president delays retirement, an American Airlines flight attendant helps a mother boarding with her baby, and a long line forms outside a Delta Sky Club.
Meta warns some of its AI glasses may get 'too warm' if they get wet
Engadget / 12h
A software update will tell users if they're affected and direct them to Meta's customer support for a full replacement.
Is DDR4 back? 64GB RAM PCs see major fall, but new data suggests hope is on the horizon
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
64GB RAM PCs fell 18% as memory costs climbed sharply 32GB systems also slipped, while 16GB machines gained ground in CPU-Z's survey 24GB RAM recorded the fastest growth, despite its tiny market share Rising memory prices are changing how much RAM consumers are willing to buy, with fewer PC users opting for expensive, high-capacity memory. A CPU-Z hardware survey shows that the number of computer
Skydance Bests Itself in a War Over Freddy Krueger
Gizmodo / 12h
A battle between two dueling 'Nightmare on Elm Street' projects has ended under the Skydance banner.
The Disney+ app on Meta Quest now includes 3D movies
Engadget / 12h
Meta is starting to sell 3D films too.
3 things 7-Zip can do that Windows 11's File Explorer still can't
How-To Geek / 12h
Before Windows introduced native support for more archive formats, having an archive tool was pretty much mandatory. And while you can create 7z archives on Windows 11 without 7-Zip, I still find myself installing and using the tool pretty regularly.
Nvidia CEO’s Alleged Chinese Spy Affair Now Reportedly Involves $7.5 Billion in Chip Sales
Gizmodo / 12h
Jensen Huang's relationship with Alice Huang reportedly helped a network of companies obtain billions of dollars in Nvidia AI chips for Chinese companies.
