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Save $100 on the Dyson V10 Allergy at Walmart

A poorly built ecommerce site could be costing your business big-time in lost sales, especially in the lead up to Black Friday , a new report from Google has claimed. The report, based on a survey of more than 10,000 consumers all over the world, as well as 200 website managers in the United States, states that search abandonment (consumers abandoning a website because they couldn’t find what the

Mashable / 1h

Save $100 : As of Nov. 5, the Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum is on sale for $379.99 at Walmart . That's over 26% off its usual price. Grab one while you can and get your home looking spiffy for the holidays — Dysons don't mess around. Dyson owners are part of an exclusive club, and the brand doesn't disappoint when it comes to quality. But the cost? It's a lot. Now's your chance to get your hands on t

Save 56% on a Facebook Portal device for video calls

Mashable / 1h

SAVE $100: Want a separate device just for making video calls? As of Nov. 5, the Facebook Portal 10" Touch is on sale for just $79 at Amazon — that's 56% off its regular price of $179. After a year and a half of pandemic living, we're all familiar with video calling. For some, it was the only way we could see our parents and grandparents; for others, it became how we reported to work. The Zoom ge

Colin Kaepernick shares his truth on Netflix in a way you haven't heard before

Mashable / 1h

Really think about this for a minute: How much have you heard Colin Kaepernick speak? Plenty of us have heard from the former NFL pro-turned-racial justice activist by way of his actions, and the business decisions he's made to get his message out to a wider audience. Maybe it's not the case for you, but even after all that's happened and all that he's been through, I can't say that I, an avid on

How to Survive the Holidays When You Are Estranged From Family

Lifehacker / 1h

The holiday season is known for evoking thoughts of family, both good and bad. Although most of us have a complex relationship with our family—including those we enjoy spending time with and those we don’t—there are many people for whom the subject of family evokes more pain than most. Read more...

Why Mauritius should be at the top of your travel to-do list right now

The Points Guy / 1h

When I told my family and friends I’d be traveling to Mauritius — an island nation off the eastern coast of Africa — the vast majority of them said, “Where — the Maldives , you mean? Or Madagascar ?” Not quite! As a traveler, I’ve always been attracted to more low-key destinations; ones that aren’t the most popular on Instagram, but rather the places you read about in a novel or saw once in a tra

You Might Need a Microscope When Playing Doom on This Incredibly Tiny 0.7-Inch HD Screen

Gizmodo / 1h

Your smartphone’s screen probably features enough resolution that it’s impossible for the naked eye to make out individual pixels. But as YouTube’s Mr. Volt discovered , you can buy screens no larger than a postage stamp that pack even more pixels, and of course, the first thing you’d need to do with it is play Doom . Read more...

AirPods Pro with MagSafe drop to $190, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

Engadget / 1h

The first week of November brought a deluge of early Black Friday sales, many of which included some of our favorite gadgets at all-time-low prices. Amazon and Best Buy discounted everything from Sony headphones to smartwatches to OLED TVs. Google devices , including the Nest Audio and the Nest Hub smart display, have dropped to record-low prices as well, while Apple's AirPods Pro with the new Ma

Guardians Collective wants to make parenting easier, or at least less alone

TechCrunch / 1h

While few would argue over the need for a tech-enabled solution to make parenting easier, the demand is more obvious than the execution. Parenting is hard and requires support for a whole range of moments, from when your kid accidentally eats a button to early signs of depression during the remote school day. The diversity of issues that parents face could thus be a customer service nightmare, bu

Hyatt Sells Alila Ventana Big Sur For $150 Million

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One Mile at a Time / 1h

Hyatt has sold Alila Ventana Big Sur , just months after buying the hotel. Alila Ventana Big Sur sold for $150 million Over the summer it was announced that Hyatt purchased Alila Ventana Big Sur for $148 million. The 162-acre property is located in Big Sur, California, and features 59 rooms, 63 camping areas, and 15 tent cabins. This was an interesting move — keep in mind that for the most part t

Zuckerberg's metaverse: Lessons from Second Life

26BBC News - Technology / 1h

What can the internet's original virtual world teach us about Meta's vision of the future?

9 Surreal Photos of Volcanic Ash Blanketing One of the Canary Islands

Gizmodo / 1h

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands is on its sixth straight week of eruption , seriously shaking up life on the island as it’s forced 7,000 people to evacuate, destroyed 2,500 homes, and created strange and hazardous side effects . As the volcano keeps erupting—and residents… Read more...

HashiCorp’s IPO filing reveals a growing business, but at a slower pace

24TechCrunch / 1h

HashiCorp filed go public this week , becoming the latest addition to our growing roster of expected fourth-quarter IPOs. The cloud infrastructure unicorn presents an interesting mix of open source and proprietary code, with recurring revenues and a nascent hosted product. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or get The Exchange newsletter every

Xbox Series X and PS5 restock today: What you need to know

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SlashGear / 1h

If you’re still in the market for a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X – as many people are – your next chance to get one is going to come later today. Walmart will be restocking both consoles today, including both PS5 models. This could be an excellent chance to secure one of these consoles before the hectic holiday shopping … Continue reading

These are the most expensive Lego sets ahead of the Black Friday deals

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more this weekend

With Black Friday just around the corner, you're probably making a wish-list of some pretty pricey Lego sets that could get discounted either as a treat for yourself or as a gift to someone you care about. The Lego Black Friday deals will likely reduce the price of low-cost kits as well as really pricey ones, so if you're lucky, the best Lego set that were previously out of your budget might beco

The best gifts for teenage girls, according to teenage girls

Halloween has been and gone, which means horror season on streaming services is coming to an end. Sure, there’s still plenty of new horror movies coming to screens in 2021, but the next few days sees the blood and gore of previous weekends replaced by a decidedly eclectic mix of original movies, hotly-anticipated TV shows and returning comedies. This week, Apple TV Plus gets another moment in the

Mashable / 1h

Trends among teenage girls are an ever-changing hellscape. Even millennials — people who are not that old, thank you — can have trouble navigating the world that's ruled by TikTok and seemingly untouched by The Awkward Phase. Funneling those trends into a gift that she’ll like and use for longer than a month seems nearly impossible. But you know who does get teenage girls? Other teenage girls. We

Start healthy habits with a Fitbit Inspire 2 — save 40%

Mashable / 1h

Get inspired: As of Nov. 5, the Fitbit Inspire 2 from 2020 is on sale for just $59.95 at Amazon . That's 40% off its suggested retail price of $99.95. Pick one up and kickstart your new year's resolutions early — time is meaningless anyway. It can be hard to find motivation to work out these days. If that sounds like you, consider a fitness tracker. For a limited time, the Fitbit Inspire 2 is on

Why booking your holiday travel with the right credit card matters now more than ever

The Points Guy / 1h

The last month has been a wild ride for airlines and passengers. Over Halloween weekend , American Airlines canceled or delayed more than 3,000 flights . A few weeks prior, Southwest’s schedule was decimated , with over 1,800 flights canceled. Those two meltdowns came just a couple of months after Spirit Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights in a span of a few days. As a traveler, you may ask

Stadia lets you join a friend's game without an invite

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Engadget / 1h

Google is gradually bringing more and more useful features to Stadia , many of which probably should have been available from the outset. It's still ridiculous how long it took to add a search function to the store, for one thing. Shortly after the arrival of free trials for some more titles, Google is rolling out an option to join a friend's game without an invite. A support page spotted by 9to5

Save Big on LEGO Sets During Target's Sale (Including LEGO Mario Sets!)

How-To Geek / 1h

Searching for the perfect gift? Target is running a massive sale on some of the most popular LEGO sets, including the LEGO Super Mario kits and the excellent LEGO Flower Bouquet. Not only that, but Target’s offering an additional $10 discount on select LEGO sets when you spend $50 or more on a purchase. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Find the Mean in Microsoft Excel

How-To Geek / 1h

Finding the mean comes in handy when processing and analyzing all kinds of data. With Microsoft Excel’s AVERAGE function, you can quickly and easily find the mean for your values. We’ll show you how to use the function in your spreadsheets. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Open Wide, Hasbro's Next Star Wars Crowdfunding Project Just Got a Snack

Gizmodo / 1h

During its PulseCon fan event a few weeks ago, Hasbro debuted the latest Star Wars entry to its line of “Haslab” crowdfunded projects. So far, the line’s given us Jabba’s Sail Barge , The Mandalorian ’s Razor Crest , as well as wild projects like the massive Transformers Unicron and the upcoming Ghostbusters proton pack .… Read more...

You Should Make Your Dog Their Very Own Pumpkin Loaf

Lifehacker / 1h

Starbucks pumpkin loaf is a street drug for dogs. At least, it is if you’re my dog—so much so that when my last girl, Lucy, stopped eating in her last days with cancer, I ran around town desperately trying to track it down, doing my best Shirley MacClaine while careening, “ she needs her pumpkin loaf! ” But I digress. Read more...

Best Air Purifiers in India for November 2021

Google Pixel foldable release date tipped with controversial cameras

Considering growing pollution levels in a world recovering from the pandemic, air purity is an absolute necessity. A survey by IQ Air suggests that 15 cities of India were amongst the world's most polluted in 2020. In this scenario, air purifiers are a high priority as we need to breathe fresh air at least indoors. Air purifiers make sure that a room is free of pollutants like viruses, bacteria,

SlashGear / 1h

Google’s effectively spilled the beans when it comes to their upcoming Pixel foldable smartphone. This device seemed inevitable since the company started including foldable display features with the newest version of Android and Android development for the near future. But now, here in the latest version of the official Google camera app, codes show the device is in development and … Continue rea

Google Temps Fought Loss of Pandemic Bonus. And Won.

43NYT > Technology / 2h

When a Google staffing agency reneged on a promise to pay an attendance bonus, temps who are part of the company’s union organized and forced it to backtrack.

Mexican Grand Prix F1 live stream: how to watch 2021 GP free and from anywhere

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Replacing an iPhone 13 Screen Yourself Could Break Face ID

As Hamilton trails Verstappen by just 12 points, it looks like this World Drivers' Championship is going to come down to the chequered flag. With each race more nail-biting than the last – no matter who you're rooting for – the Mexican Grand Prix could very well be a deciding race in this title fight. Here, we've got all you need to know in our guide to live stream F1 online wherever you are - in

How-To Geek / 2h

The right to repair issue has been a back and forth between Apple and consumers. It appears that Apple has taken a significant step against the right to repair, as the company seems to have made it so replacing an iPhone 13’s screen breaks Face ID. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

TikTok creators are living healthy lifestyles ironically — and it's working

Mashable / 2h

If there is one thing we all know about doing something ironically, it's that you eventually end up doing it sincerely. Anyone who has ever used internet slang as a joke knows this. Daniela Piras, a 24-year-old TikTok creator from Austin, Texas, is harnessing the power of irony for self-improvement — and she's encouraging others to do the same. On Oct. 19, she posted a TikTok to her account @lame

All the gear you need to game-stream like a pro

Engadget / 2h

Sure, it’s easier than ever to start your own video game streaming channel, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to be a streamer. There are dozens of factors to consider before pressing that big GO LIVE button on YouTube or Twitch, such as lighting, audio quality, video output and software organization — and that’s just to get on-air. If you want to succeed as a streamer, it also takes practice, char

Why You Shouldn't Let Android 12 Auto-Change Your Wallpaper

Lifehacker / 2h

With major software updates, developers add new wallpaper choices for users to try, while entire forums online are dedicated to creating and sharing the best-looking images for your phone’s lock screen. If you’re on Android, however, beware, because switching your wallpaper can force your apps to restart. Read more...

How American Express Travel can elevate your next trip

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The Points Guy / 2h

There are a ton of perks that come with having a card from American Express — many of which can make your travel experience more rewarding and luxurious. From airport lounge access to airline fee credits and benefits at top-notch resorts around the world , holding the right Amex card can transform your time on the road. However, there’s also a way for Amex cardholders to do this when making fligh

Learn Circuit Design For A Discount During This Pre-Black Friday Sale

Futurism / 2h

There are so many fascinating things we can do with electronics today. If you like to look at computers beyond your screens and social media feeds , then the worlds of electronics, programming, and simulation might be of some interest to you. Although, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing that studying such fascinating and high-tech industries would be reserved for wealthy college studen

US government offers $10 million reward for information on Colonial Pipeline hackers

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Samsung Galaxy S22: Everything We Know so Far

American law enforcement agencies have issued a bounty for anyone, in any way connected to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that took place in early May 2021. According to Reuters , the US State Department is offering up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification, or location, of any of the leaders of the cybercrime organization DarkSide, which the FBI believes is

How-To Geek / 2h

If you thought the Galaxy S21 launch was a big deal, just wait until you see the Galaxy S22. We still have a few months before Samsung launches its Galaxy S22-series phones, but leaks and rumors paint an interesting picture for the future of Samsung. Here’s everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S22—including some info on that ray-tracing AMD GPU. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

What's a Pie Bird, and How Do You Use One?

How-To Geek / 2h

Baking is a science. There are exact measurements required and precise cooking conditions needed. While you might consider yourself a pro, there’s a clever little tool you might have overlooked. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

10 Adult Disney Gifts for Holiday 2021

How-To Geek / 2h

Hello, I’m a 32-year-old woman, and I still love Disney. There’s a strong likelihood that you know someone just like me. If that’s true, an adult Disney gift is the way to go this holiday season. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

A New Robot Delivers Vaccines Without Needles or Doctors

Gizmodo / 2h

One of the few legitimate reasons to be hesitant about getting vaccinated is a fear of needles. Companies like Pfizer are working on pill forms of their Covid-19 vaccines as alternatives, but a new robot could also help make the vaccination procedure less intimidating as it performs injections all by itself and… Read more...

Google’s rumored foldable Pixel might have older cameras than the Pixel 6

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Engadget / 2h

After working on prototypes for several years , Google reportedly plans to release a foldable Pixel in 2022. According to 9to5Google's deep dive into the current Google Camera APK, the phone is codenamed Pipit. While there aren't many concrete details about what the foldable looks like or how it functions, the APK offered some insights into the Pipit's camera setup. Seemingly, the main camera wil

The Metaverse Takes Manhattan

30NYT > Technology / 2h

NFT.NYC, a gathering for nonfungible token enthusiasts, offered a taste of a crypto-filled future.

How Long Do Capital One Mileage Transfers Take? (2021)

One Mile at a Time / 2h

If you’re collecting miles & points through credit card spending, I always recommend doing what you can to accrue transferable points currencies . That’s because these points are much more flexible than when you’re earning an individual airline or hotel points currency. You have the ability to transfer these points to all kinds of travel partners, and you’re safeguarded from a devaluation in a sp

It Looks Like Google's Rumored Foldable Pixel Will Arrive Next Year With Cameras from Last Year

Gizmodo / 2h

Google’s most recent Pixel event has come and gone without any mention of a foldable Pixel. But new leaks suggest that Google’s first foldable phone will arrive sometime next year, possibly without some of the most important features people might be hoping to see. Read more...

Save on flagship iPhones and Samsung devices with this early Black Friday sale

Southwest Airlines Reports White Mom To Authorities For Having Biracial Daughter

If you're after a new smartphone, this week's early Black Friday sales at Mobile Phones Direct offer the perfect opportunity to beat the crowds later this month. Currently, Mobile Phones Direct's pre-Black Friday sale is offering strong contracts on the iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra, iPhone SE and more. On top of that, there are also a collection of mobile phone deals bun

View from the Wing / 2h

Southwest is in the news after a flight attendant reported a white mother traveling with her 10 year old biracial daughter as "suspicious." The mother was investigated as a sex trafficker. Continue reading ...

AirPods (third-gen) vs. Beats Fit Pro: Which Apple wireless earbuds are the ones to get?

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Mashable / 2h

Two competitors enter the ring. Only one can leave. And the same company benefits either way. With the third-generation AirPods launching in late October and the new Beats Fit Pro earbuds in early November, Apple is double dipping in the wireless earbuds game. Both of these Apple-made earbuds have pros and cons, but at the end of the day, only one deserves your dollars. Will it be Apple's flagshi

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The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide To Kid Culture: Are Swingers Really Hooking Up on TikTok?

Lifehacker / 2h

TikTok is having an identity crisis. Once almost exclusively the home of teenagers making up dance moves and worshipping Satan , this week, both job-seekers and swingers are having moments on the site, pointing to (gasp) maturity. Read more...

Be ready to play the role of Cinderella yourself: Daily housekeeping still not back at Disney

The Points Guy / 2h

A trip to a Disney theme park is supposed to be one of the most magical experiences on the planet — and usually, it is. From eating food from around the world at Epcot to catching a parade or firework show to end the perfect day, there’s a lot of fun to be had. But imagine getting back to your Disney Resort Hotel and finding that your room hadn’t been cleaned after a long day in the parks. Unfort

Helion secures $2.2B to commercialize fusion energy

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48TechCrunch / 2h

Helion Energy , a clean energy company committed to creating a new era of plentiful, zero-carbon electricity from fusion, today announced the close of its $0.5 billion Series E, with an additional $1.7 billion of commitments tied to specific milestones. The round was led by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator. Existing investors, including co-founder of Facebook Dustin

Three-quarters of record-breaking funding for female founders is a win

22TechCrunch / 2h

Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. And have fun! This week our very own Mary Ann was off — we send her our best, as she is a living saint — so Natasha and Alex and Grace and Chris got together to compile our news roundup. And oh boy was there a lot to corral. Up top this week, news from Indiegogo

Lime raises $523M as it prepares to go public

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TechCrunch / 2h

Shared electric micromobility giant Lime has closed a $523 million raise in convertible debt and term loan financing, money that Lime CEO Wayne Ting says is the next step on the company’s path to going public next year. Lime will use the capital to invest in its decarbonization efforts, refresh a significant portion of its fleet with its Gen4 e-bikes and e-scooters, scale into more cities and dev

The Best Bluetooth Headphones for Nintendo Switch for Holiday 2021

How-To Geek / 2h

The best Bluetooth headphones for the Nintendo Switch produce outstanding audio quality, have good noise cancellation, and stay powered for hours. Here are the best options to pick up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Pfizer's Experimental Covid-19 Pill Found Highly Effective at Preventing Hospitalization and Death

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99Gizmodo / 2h

The dawn of treatments that can effectively prevent severe covid-19 may truly be here. On Friday, pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced the results of its clinical trial testing out a combination oral antiviral therapy. The study found that the two-drug combo reduced the chances of hospitalization and death among… Read more...

Halo Infinite Collector's Edition sells out faster than Microsoft can announce it

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Foldable Google Pixel May Come in 2022 With Downgraded Camera

Wondering whether or not Halo Infinite will have a Collector's Edition? Well, wonder no more as the upcoming Xbox Series X /S and PC game does indeed have one... but it sold out before Microsoft could announce it exists. As reported by GameSpot , the Halo Infinite Collector's Edition was briefly listed at Walmart, with no official announcement given from either Microsoft or developer 343 Industri

How-To Geek / 2h

We’ve seen no shortage of rumors regarding Google’s upcoming foldable smartphone. Some code has leaked that suggests that the phone is still in the works and features a downgraded camera compared to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 6 Best Robot Vacuums for Holiday 2021

How-To Geek / 2h

Okay, you got us. Robot vacuums might not make for the most exciting holiday present, but we think they’re a gift that can keep on giving all year round. And with one less chore to worry about, you’ll finally have time to sit back and enjoy all the other gifts you got. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Critical vulnerabilities expose Cisco equipment to hijacking attacks

Upgrade your charging setup with this 3-in-1 magnetic charging station

Cisco has revealed it uncovered, and fixed, two "high-severity" flaws in its Catalyst PON Series Switches Optical Network Terminals which could have allowed for unauthorized root access to devices. As reported by The Register , the two vulnerabiliies are labeled CVE-2021-34795 and CVE-2021-40113, with the former described as an "unintentional debugging credential" or, as it seems, a backdoor left

Mashable / 3h

TL;DR: The OMNIA M3 Wireless Charging Station is only $67.96 as of Nov. 5 with the code SAVE15NOV. While Black Friday deals offer the perfect opportunity to snag presents for your family and friends at low prices, they also offer the perfect opportunity to upgrade some of your tech. For instance, you can get this sleek three-in-one wireless charging station on sale for 15% off and bring your char

This smart scale is over half off with early Black Friday savings

Mashable / 3h

TL;DR: The FormFit+ Bluetooth Digital Scale is only $63.75 as of Nov. 5 with the code SAVE15NOV. If you want to take control of your health, it's good to know metrics, so you can start seeing results faster. If you've been looking for a smart scale to update your mother's old bathroom scale, now's the perfect time because the FormFit+ is on sale for over 50% off ahead of Black Friday . All you ha

Tinder Swipe Night returns and this time it's a murder mystery

Mashable / 3h

Tinder's Swipe Night is back, singletons. This time, it's a Gen Z whodunnit that'll leave you on the edge of your seat. On Sunday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. local time, the next installment of the first-person, choose-your-own-adventure event will launch as a murder mystery, allowing Tinder users to swipe at key moments to determine the direction of the story within the app. The interactive event will run

10 Ways to Get Better at Hiking

Lifehacker / 3h

A hike can be as easy as a walk in the park (literally), but when you start covering more interesting terrain, you’ll quickly meet challenges. Maybe you’re out of breath when you head up hills, or maybe you never manage to pack the right things or wear the right clothes. Here are 10 tips for becoming a more confident… Read more...

The Standard’s new CEO explains why it doesn’t have a loyalty program — yet

The Points Guy / 3h

In a world filled with hotels , it’s not always easy to stand out from the competition. That’s not necessarily the case for Standard International , the New York-based brand that’s turned the idea of what a hotel could possibly be on its head. Known for its ultra-trendy properties in hip destinations like New York City, Downtown Los Angeles and Miami Beach, the brand’s boutique-like properties ar

Currys Black Friday sale starts now - here are the 7 best deals

Zack Snyder Has Some Wild Ideas for His Army of the Dead Sequel

The Currys Black Friday sale is now underway with discounts on loads of top tech including OLED TVs, laptops, coffee machines, smartwatches and kitchen appliances. We may be less than a week into November but this is the first sign that the Black Friday deals are ramping up in the UK. And if you're unsure about buying so early, Currys has a price promise that states you won't find these products

21Gizmodo / 3h

Gal Gadot talks up her new take on the Evil Queen for Disney’s Snow White remake. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City offers a lesson in trailer tone with gory new footage. Plus, Marvel’s got one last shot at trying to explain part of Eternals to you, and has the studio found its werewolf lead for a Disney+… Read more...

How To Earn & Redeem Capital One Miles

One Mile at a Time / 3h

In general I recommend earning transferable points currencies with your credit cards whenever possible, to give you the most flexibility if you’re looking for travel rewards. Capital One only introduced a transferable points currency a few years back, but has really been doing some amazing things. Capital One recently improved mileage transfer ratios , and will also shortly be introducing a new p

Last chance - Amazon's Black Friday iPad deals on the 2021 Pro are selling quickly

“Toxic Bro Culture”: Former Rivian executive speaks out, sues company

We'd hurry if you're interested in scoring the 2021 Apple iPad Pro 11 for its lowest ever price right now - just for $699.99 (was $799) in today's early Black Friday iPad deals at Amazon. Why rush? Not only is this the lowest price yet for this stunningly premium device, but we've already seen this listing sell out over the past week. In fact, the Space Gray colors have already all been snapped u

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Ars Technica / 3h

Enlarge / The friendly look of Rivian's electric truck is at odds with allegations of a toxic bro culture at the startup. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) On Thursday afternoon, former Rivian VP of Sales and Marketing Laura Schwab published a blistering account of her experience at electric vehicle maker Rivian. Schwab moved to the startup in November 2020 after a lengthy career at Jaguar Land Rover and

The best gifts for the coffee nerd in your life

Engadget / 3h

This holiday, why not encourage friends and family to expand their coffee-consuming horizons. We’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for coffee nerds you can buy this year, with options for brewing, drinking and more. And if that special someone isn’t into java, we’ve got gifts that will work just fine for tea drinkers too. Aeropress Go Will Lipman Photography for Engadget The Aeropress is a fun

GoPro's Hero 10 sees its first Amazon discount ahead of Black Friday

Engadget / 3h

The GoPro Hero 10 Black may look the same as the previous model , but it has a lot of changes under the hood like improved image quality, a faster UI and more slow-motion and frame rate options. The main drawback has been the $500 price, but if you just want the camera alone with no subscription attached, you can now pick one up from Amazon at $450, or $50 off the regular price. Buy GoPro Hero 10

Open Source Doesn't Mean More Software Is Better Software

28Wired / 3h

The battle between Mastodon and Trump’s Truth Social is a reminder that while the internet has changed, the ideals of free software haven't. That's a problem.

The Real Problem With Eternals

22Wired / 3h

Director Chloé Zhao’s foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe was simply asked to do too much.

The Metaverse Is Mark Zuckerberg’s Mobile Do-Over

Wired / 3h

Plus: Facebook’s Home flop, the trouble with Covid answers, and good and bad news from Gaia.

Want to Lie on a Bed of Nails? Physics Has Your Back

59Wired / 3h

This is the science of why you can recline on an array of very sharp things without getting the pointy end of the stick.

Target's Lego deals might replace - or improve - your Black Friday shopping

What Is a QNED Mini LED TV?

If you've seen our Black Friday Lego deals page, you'll know that there are already loads of bricky sales running from various retailers, but Target has an interesting alternative with its Target GiftCard promotion. Right now, if you spend $50 on select Lego sets on Target's website, you'll get a $10 gift card to spend on... more Lego. Or other things - but wat else would you use it on? That equa

How-To Geek / 3h

The QNED Mini LED TVs are LG’s latest attempt at bridging the gap between LED and OLED televisions. But how are QNED Mini LED TVs different from other televisions on the market? Here’s what you need to know. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Unexpected Ways a Bad Credit Score Messes With Your Life

Lifehacker / 3h

While you might think of credit scores as the make-it-or-break-it measure in qualifying for mortgages or car loans, they also an impact in other areas of your life as well. Here’s a look at some lesser-known ways a bad credit score or spotty credit history can end up costing you more money. Read more...

Airlines Week Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes two outgoing industry veterans

The Points Guy / 3h

TPG’s Airlines Week accolades have focused mostly on airlines, airports and loyalty programs. But today we roll out our second special honor of the 2021 TPG Awards — this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award — that acknowledges two outgoing CEOs. They’ve had an outsize influence not only on their individual carriers, but on the U.S. airline industry as a whole. Read on to learn more about two retiri

The holiday shopping season is coming: How are growth marketers preparing?

TechCrunch / 3h

Because we’re just 22 days from the official start of the holiday shopping season, we reached out to several growth marketers we’ve gotten to know through our TechCrunch Experts project to find out how this year’s supply chain issues are effecting their planned campaigns. We spoke with: Julio Lopez , director of client strategy, retail practice lead, Movable Ink Chris Toy , CEO and co-founder, Ma

This incredible VPN deal brings the monthly price down to just $1.19 a month

How AI scene optimization works on your phone's camera

Every Black Friday we poise ourselves for the discounts that VPN provider PureVPN will offer, and every year we're astonished by just how low its pricing can get. With a few weeks still to go until the global discounts day itself, PureVPN has gone ahead and rolled out its seasonal sale. Sign up now and your next FIVE YEARS of online privacy and IP shifting needs will be taken care of at a remarka

The 7 major sleep killers, according to a neurobiologist

If you've got a flagship camera phone, you're probably wondering how it takes such incredible pictures. Phones brighten up shadows, blur out backgrounds for DSLR-like portrait shots, pump up colors and generally add pizzazz to pictures in a way traditional cameras don't. A big part of this process comes down to AI scene optimization, which you'll find on most smartphones today in some capacity –

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Retailers are facing more cyberattacks ahead of holiday shopping

A good night’s sleep helps us feel physically and mentally healthier. All too often though the chances of getting the rest we need can be hijacked by any number of factors, from poor pillows to pressure point pain, and from noise (including snoring) to night sweats and health conditions such as sleep apnea. There are an abundance of sleep killers, especially in the post-COVID world, just waiting

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Cybercriminals are out for blood as the holiday season approaches in the midst of an unprecedented global supply chain crisis. The stark warning comes as a part of a new report from cybersecurity experts Imperva, which states that for some businesses, the disruptions may cause delayed shipments and ultimately - empty shelves - which could force some firms to shut up shop altogether. Retailers sho

SlashGear / 3h

German tuning wizard Novitec has unveiled the Spider version of its Ferrari F8 N-Largo coupe. According to Novitec, the limited-edition F8 N-Largo coupe sold out in just a couple of days, with fifteen build slots disappearing in a cloud of dollars and haze. The tuning house is expecting the same type of reception from its newest Ferrari F8 N-Largo Spider. … Continue reading

The Roomba 694 robot vacuum drops to a record low of $180

Engadget / 3h

iRobot's Roombas are arguable the most sought after robot vacuums, but they're also some of the most expensive ones out there. We recommended the $275 Roomba 694 in our budget robot vacuum guide because it did a good job cleaning hard and carpeted floors and has a straightforward mobile app experience that even newbies will learn quickly. Now, you can grab that robo-vac at the best price we've se

Hate the Windows 11 Start menu? Stardock’s Start11 can fix it

Beams wants to turn collaborative audio clips into a social media biz

If you’ve been wishing for Microsoft to fix the Start menu in Windows 11 , Stardock has come to the rescue with Start11 , an application that can not only bring back a Windows 10-style Start menu, but a Windows 7 variant too. The Start menu in Windows 11 has had its share of feedback – both positive and negative – since it was showcased in June. It’s now placed in the middle of the taskbar, and t

TechCrunch / 4h

More fuel for social audio: Berlin-based social audio startup Beams , which is building a platform for sharing and consuming short-form audio recordings — as a sort of bite-sized/deconstructed and/or collaborative podcast format which it bills as “audio-based social media” — has doubled its seed funding, adding another $3 million to close out the round at $6M. “We raised $3M in late 2020. While i

It's time to dig into everything that happens in the 'Eternals' post-credits scenes

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Mashable / 4h

Eternals doesn't spend a lot of time thinking about the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the inevitable one-two punch of mid- and post-credits scenes raises some intriguing possibilities for the future of Phase Four. Much has been said about the spoiler blast that revealed Harry Styles joins the MCU in a mid-credits scene. We learned he's playing Eros, brother of the Mad Titan (A.K.A. Thanos)

How Marvel's 'Eternals' got their mythic names

Mashable / 4h

It's easy to make a comparison between modern comic book superheroes and the mythical heroes of eons past. Superheroes and legends alike represent the best of humanity. Their stories are meant to present the traits and values that the best of us should exemplify. Chloé Zhao's Eternals draws that comparison even closer by adapting a troupe of Marvel characters who are both heroes and legends. Each

Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro) review: A costly but killer laptop for creators

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Mashable / 4h

How "Pro" are you? That's the question you have to ask yourself when considering an upgrade to one of Apple's new 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pros with its M1 Pro chip inside. The redesigned laptops come with a host of improvements that were frankly way overdue, like the return of physical function keys (amen!), more ports, and a MagSafe power cable, among others. Those quality of life tweaks aside, y

The Ultimate Guide to Gifting a ‘Good’ Bottle of Liquor

Lifehacker / 4h

Buying a bottle of liquor for someone when you don’t know much about that particular alcohol ranks just slightly below public speaking on the pressure scale. Liquor is a combination of history, chemistry, and culture, and the result is a baffling array of choices in any category. It’s so baffling that you can’t even… Read more...

Recent airline meltdowns raise specter of holiday travel woes

The Points Guy / 4h

American Airlines canceled more than 1,900 flights last weekend , the latest in a troubling trend of airline network collapses in recent months. The airline blamed the cancelations on gusty winds out of its Dallas-Fort Worth hub for starting the episode, saying the weather event forced the airport to slow arrival rates and limit the use of some runways. Coming at the very end of October, that lef

Engadget Podcast: Is Meta’s metaverse crazy, or genius?

Engadget / 4h

This week, Devindra and Engadget’s Jessica Conditt dive into Facebook’s big metaverse moves. Is it more than a name change? Is Meta a smart bet on where the future of computing is going? Also, Devindra and producer Ben chat about the Google Wave-like additions to Microsoft Office, and Samsung’s jeans for the Z Flip 3. Listen below, or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggest

DART is filled with fuel and ready to launch on November 23

SlashGear / 4h

NASA has confirmed that its DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission is ready to launch on November 23. Crewmembers have performed the final tests of the spacecraft, have fueled it up, and are currently running dress rehearsals for launch. DART is a very important mission and is the first planetary defense test mission ever conducted. The mission will head for … Continue reading

US offers $10m bounty for Colonial Pipeline hackers

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The DarkSide ransomware attack led to a major US fuel pipeline being taken offline.

The boom in endpoints must be securely managed

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Many organizations now operate across a network of thousands of distributed endpoints at any one time. This has been accelerated due to hybrid working – a set up entities are finding far more costly than the traditional, in-office network paradigm they were used to. Hybrid working has emphasized the fact that traditional security postures are no longer enough. The increased force and rise of thre

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Konami is refunding DLC purchases after disastrous 'eFootball' launch

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Engadget / 4h

Last month, Konami dropped Pro Evolution Soccer in favor of the new free-to-play eFootball franchise with the promise of decent gameplay on the cheap. Unfortunately, the launch was nothing short of woeful , with bad player models, numerous glitches and an uproar over a $40 DLC that couldn't even be redeemed until a big version 1.0 update originally scheduled for this month. Now, Konami is saying

Microsoft Edge could be the unexpected hero of Black Friday - here’s why

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Microsoft is testing new ecommerce -related features for its Edge web browser that could help streamline the shopping experience ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday . Available to members of the early-access Dev Channel, the latest Microsoft Edge build delivers a number of improvements, one of which combines autofill functionality with password generation to help users create new website accou

These cheap pre-Black Friday deals get you the iPhone 13 or 13 mini with 200GB data

Major spoilers follow for Foundation episodes 1 to 8. Turn back now if you’re not caught up. It’s quite fitting that Isaac Asimov’s Foundation book series was, according to showrunner David S. Goyer, a “phenomenal influence” on Star Wars. About this episode - Episode 8 (of 10), 'The Missing Piece' - Written by Sarah Nolen - Directed by Roxann Dawson ★★★ Why? Well, based on one particular line in

Armed Gangs Storm Beach Of Hyatt Ziva In Cancun, Leaving Two Drug Dealers Dead

Yes, technically Black Friday isn't until the end of the month but, each year retailers push that date forward earlier and earlier! Now, here we are in the first week of November with some fantastic early Black Friday iPhone deals from retailer Mobiles.co.uk. As part of its "Why wait until Black Friday" sale, Mobiles.co.uk is offering two big data plans on the iPhone 13 and 13 mini. Both of these

View from the Wing / 4h

Guests and staff of the Hyatt Ziva near Cancun ran for over after armed gangs stormed the beach of the property and opened fire. Two men were killed “in what state officials described as a confrontation between drug dealers” at the resort. Continue reading ...

Common Xbox Series X|S Problems and How to Solve Them

How-To Geek / 4h

Consoles are great because of their pick-up-and-play nature. No drivers, operating systems, or graphics cards to mess with. But things can still go wrong. Let’s take a look at some common Xbox Series X|S issues and possible solutions. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Use Dockerfile ONBUILD to Run Triggers on Downstream Builds

How-To Geek / 4h

Docker’s ONBUILD instruction lets you set up triggers within an image. Your triggers will be executed later, when the image is used as a base for another one. They’ll become part of the new downstream image context and won’t be filesystem layers in your initial docker build. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

DJI hints at good news for Mavic 3 buyers worried about new EU drone laws

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Billy Porter shares some powerful words about letting go of shame

The DJI Mavic 3 may have taken compact drones to new heights, but it's also flying under the looming cloud of new EU drone laws that could soon leave it in regulatory limbo. A ray of light for European drone fans has, though, come in the form of optimistic statements given to us by DJI. Like all current drones, the issue for the DJI Mavic 3 is that the EU and UK are currently in transition betwee

24Mashable / 4h

With his new memoir Unprotected out on the shelves, actor and broadway star Billy Porter joined Stephen Colbert on Thursday for a frank conversation about trauma and the ability to heal through the power of art. "My hope is that my story and my journey will free somebody else, and set somebody else free," says Porter. "Because it sets me free." Porter goes on to talk about the importance of truth

Kumail Nanjiani talks about getting into his Kingo suit for 'Eternals'

Mashable / 4h

Being a superhero in an MCU film more often than not will require you to slip into a suit of some kind, but remember to put your pants on the right way. Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani spoke to Seth Meyers on Late Night about putting on his suit as Kingo, and it's a journey. "You put it on for the first time and you stand up a little bit straighter, you feel cool," he told Meyers. "Even though it i

Style book for men, young men & boys, autumn & winter 1921-22 / Hart Schaffer & Marx. Catalog featuring clothing from H...

Music, Arts & Literature / 4h

Style book for men, young men & boys, autumn & winter 1921-22 / Hart Schaffer & Marx. Catalog featuring clothing from Hart Schaffner & Marx. Cover title: “F G Clayton Co. Southwest corner Michigan & Shelby, Detroit : Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes.” And, as we have been informed by our learned friends @uwmspeccoll : “Several of the illustrations are signed by the noted American illustrators Herber

Don't Expect That New PS5 or Ebike to Arrive by the Holidays

34Wired / 4h

This week, we break down what’s happening with the global supply chain and offer some tips on how to get your gifts in time.

The Surface Duo 2 Is Not Good

Gizmodo / 4h

We’re already seeing the third generation of foldable phones, but dual-screen handsets remain exceedingly rare—possibly for good reason. But that didn’t stop Microsoft from bursting onto the scene last year with the Surface Duo and trying to pick up where the last major dual-screen phone, the ZTE Axon M , left off. Now… Read more...

The Difference Between 'Stuffing' and 'Dressing'

Lifehacker / 4h

Being from Mississippi but growing up in Los Angeles made for a confusing childhood, especially in the culinary sense. Not only was the food different in every way—nary a crock of bacon grease was to be found—things were named differently. “Coke” became “soda,” my mom couldn’t find boiled peanuts anywhere, and… Read more...

Expensive airfare and increasing gas prices: Here’s how you can still save on holiday travel

61The Points Guy / 4h

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. While travel hasn’t quite bounced back to 2019 levels, it’s still safe to say that airports and highways will be busy this holiday season as more people make the decision to travel for the season. But between staffing shortages causing mass cancelations and delays , increasing gas prices and recent loyalty program devaluations , it’s

The first Aston Martin Valkyrie destined for a customer is complete

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SlashGear / 4h

One of the most interesting cars that Aston Martin has announced in a long time is the Valkyrie. The coolest part about the Valkyrie is that it was designed to be the first F1 car for the road with technology that aims to redefine hypercar. Aston Martin has now confirmed that the very first Valkyrie that will be delivered to … Continue reading

MilkRun lands new capital to deliver farm-fresh groceries

20TechCrunch / 4h

Julia Niiro is on a mission to create a food supply chain that connects small farmers directly to consumers. Niiro started MilkRun , a subscription service delivering weekly grocery staples sourced from small, local farms, in 2018 after becoming a small farmer herself in Portland, Oregon. She had purchased a meat-processing company and was working with area ranchers when she learned that 85% of f

AKUA lands $3.2M to turn kelp into burgers

24TechCrunch / 4h

The global meat substitute market was valued at $4.51 billion two years ago and is expected to double by 2027, attracting startups, like alternative meat food tech company AKUA , that aim to solidify a prominent place in the up-and-coming industry. Former technology journalist Courtney Boyd Myers co-founded AKUA with Matthew Lebo five years ago after seeking out a career where she could leave a l

Animal Crossing New Horizons' DLC is out now, and all is right with the universe

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iPhone 13, Google Pixel 6 and more are discounted in Currys Black Friday deals

Animal Crossing New Horizons ' long-awaited Happy Home Paradise DLC is now live, following the premature launch of the free 2.0 update that added a bevy of new features, items and quality-of-life improvements to the Nintendo Switch favorite. For many fans, the update in tandem with the new DLC expansion marks a second wind for the game, which many felt was lacking in content compared to other ent

The Morning After: The electric motorcycle with speed upgrades via in-app payments

The Black Friday deals are already kicking off in the UK, and the latest retailer to reveal a variety of its discounts is Currys. We're seeing a lot of discounts from the retailer, including deals on the iPhone 13 and Google Pixel 6 . Smartphones are one of the key areas for Currys, with deals on SIM free handsets as well as contracts with networks. For example, we've seen deals on smartphones li

Engadget / 5h

Zero Motorcycles’ new electric motorbike is taking a thoroughly 2020s approach to upgrades. Revealed yesterday, its 2022 SR will allow you to ‘push’ software-based upgrades to the ride. Zero The bike includes a Cypher Store, and if you plan to get the most out of the 2022 SR, you’ll need to spend some time (and money) in it. At first, the Cypher Store will offer a mix of performance and comfort u

Saving up for an iMac? Check out the best refurbished deals on Woot.

Mashable / 5h

SAVE $590: Until Nov. 30, the Apple iMac MHK23LL/A (refurbished) is on sale for $709.99 on Woot, saving you $590 on list price. If you've been looking for an Apple iMac at a great price, this could be the deal for you. Yes, we're talking about Woot again. The online retailer is one of the best spots to find deals on refurbished items from top brands like Apple, so it's only natural that we're shi

Twitter makes it easier to search through a specific user's tweets

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Mashable / 5h

You know that moment when you just have to relive one of Elon Musk's old tweets, but you just can't find it? Well, Twitter is now making it a little bit easier to search through tweets of an individual user on iOS. If you have the latest version of Twitter for iOS, go to any user's profile, and you'll see a search button on the top left. Tap on it, and you'll get an option to search through that

'Dexter: New Blood' is a ghost of its former self — for good and bad

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Mashable / 5h

Dexter: New Blood feels more like a ghostly reanimation than a fresh monstrosity. That's good or bad, depending on what you were expecting. In the supposedly limited series from Showtime, Michael C. Hall reprises his role as Miami serial killer Dexter Morgan. Picking up roughly a decade after the Dexter series finale — which saw the Bay Harbor Butcher fake his death, abandon his son Harrison, and

Twitch adds animal livestreams category and other tech news

BBC News - Technology / 5h

Chris Fox looks at the best of the week's technology news stories.

Windows 11 problems are now causing Microsoft's own apps to fail – what’s going on?

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Porsche digital chassis twin technology can predict servicing intervals and more

It looks like Windows 11 is being hit by a very embarrassing problem, with pre-installed apps such as the Snipping Tool, Touch Keyboard and Voice Typing failing to load for some users. With Windows 11 S mode, which is a version of the operating system that limits where you can download apps from, the Start menu is also not working for some users. The fact that Microsoft-made apps aren’t able to r

SlashGear / 5h

Porsche is utilizing the digital world in a new and innovative light. The German automaker’s been working on a digital twin concept or “chassis twin.” It’s eerily similar to the ‘ghost car’ in Gran Turismo racing games, but it has more to do with enhancing the driving and ownership experience than improving your lap times. So, what’s a digital twin … Continue reading

It'll soon be easier than ever to set up online meetings on Microsoft Outlook

These Robots Follow You to Learn Where to Go

Sorting out your daily meeting schedule using Microsoft Outlook should soon be a lot more straightforward thanks to a new update. Microsoft's email service is adding third-party support for its Meetings feature, meaning the likes of Zoom, Google Meet and Cisco Webex should now work smoothly with Outlook. "This update will add support for users of third-party online meeting providers to make their

44Wired / 5h

Burro makes carts that help growers of trees and vineyards with harvests. Meanwhile, the maker of Vespa scooters wants to carry your groceries.

Lenovo's Newest ThinkPad X1 Extreme Is a Windows Workhorse

22Wired / 5h

Ports aplenty, optional RTX 3080 power, and a very nice keyboard make this an extremely good laptop for power users.

It’s Time to Delete Carbon From the Atmosphere. But How?

34Wired / 5h

It’s not enough to drastically slash emissions. To stave off the worst of climate change, humanity needs to capture the carbon that's already in the air.

Ignore China’s New Data Privacy Law at Your Peril

26Wired / 5h

The Personal Information Protection Law gives authorities the power to impose huge fines and blacklist companies. But the biggest impact may be felt outside the country.

The Skyrim and Sopranos Meme Universes Are Colliding

Wired / 5h

The way we remember our pop culture favorites is increasingly inseparable from the memes they generate. But those memes can take on a life of their own.

Quick Points: Link a credit card with cell phone protection to your mobile bill

The Points Guy / 5h

Credit cards offer all kinds of protections, ranging from travel insurance and trip delay coverage to purchase protection and warranty extensions . One of the single most useful benefits any credit card can offer, however, is cell phone protection. Nearly everyone has a cell phone these days, and the cost of repairing or replacing one if it’s damaged, lost or stolen can add up to hundreds or even

The 6 VPN Features That Matter Most

How-To Geek / 5h

Are you looking to get a VPN subscription soon? Before you get a multi-year subscription, make sure the VPN you choose has these six crucial features. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This Bluetooth speaker could be the perfect one-box hi-fi system

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Astell & Kern has launched a new Bluetooth speaker that comes with some serious sonic specs - and it could make the perfect gift for the audiophile in your life (or, let's be honest, yourself). The company, which is best known for its MP3 players and in-ear headphones , has announced the ACRO BE100 wireless speaker , which it says is capable of delivering a room-filling, stereo sound, in spite of

One Mile at a Time / 5h

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards is offering a promotion on purchased points . The concept of a revenue based frequent flyer program selling points has always been strange to me, so let’s take a look at the details (but I’ll say up front that this is an offer you probably shouldn’t take advantage of). Southwest Rapid Rewards selling points with a bonus Through Tuesday, November 16, 2021, Southwes

Researchers are working on giving robots social skills

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Engadget / 5h

Movie robots are known for helping (or hindering ) humans, but in the real world, they have pretty limited social skills. MIT's CSAIL computer science researchers are trying to fix that by teaching robots how to interact with other robots to to further their own goals, according to a new paper . The research could lead to improved human-robot interactions in assisted living facilities, for instan

Bosch Ridecare helps fleet owners know when shared cars are dirty

SlashGear / 5h

We’ve all heard the phrase “drive it like a rental.” Unfortunately, some people don’t see the value of property they don’t own and are just borrowing or renting. Sometimes these people will take a rental car and purposely abuse it, leave it filthy, or smoke inside it, causing problems for the vehicle owner. Bosch is one of the largest manufacturers … Continue reading

Nintendo admits it can't meet Switch demand for the rest of the year

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Want a cheap Roomba and can't wait for Black Friday? Best Buy has you covered

Nintendo has conceded that it won’t have enough Switch stock to meet demand during the holiday season, which falls between November and December. The company said that production continues to be hindered by the global semiconductor shortage , which has also made it difficult to find PS5 and Xbox Series X in stock. In a press briefing following Nintendo’s second-quarter results (thanks, Reuters ),

Deadly Drug Dealer Shooting At Hyatt In Cancun

Best Buy has begun rolling out its Black Friday deals already, including huge savings on iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaners . There are offers on everything from the entry-level Roomba 694 , which is now under $180, through to the self-emptying Roomba i7+ , which has received a $250 price cut. Usually the very best Black Friday Roomba deals only appear on Black Friday itself, but these are some huge d

68One Mile at a Time / 6h

The new Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun, which opened its doors just a couple of months ago, is in the news for a deadly shooting. Active shooter at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun? News of this situation first broke on Twitter last night, when user @MikeSington provided the play-by-play (including videos) of what was going on. The incident started with guests being told to duck, and being taken to hiding pl

Meta is reportedly planning physical stores to showcase its products

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Mariella Moon Contributor Mariella Moon is an associate editor at Engadget . More posts by this contributor ZipCharge Go is a suitcase-size powerbank for EVs The company formerly known as Facebook has been discussing the possibility of opening retail stores way before it rebranded itself as Meta, according to The New York Times . Apparently, discussions about opening brick-and-mortar shops start

‘Finch’: Tom Hanks is America’s Dad at world’s end with a difficult apology

Mashable / 6h

In the fall of 2016, Tom Hanks was dubbed “America’s Dad” by Esquire , confirming a feeling that has been brewing for years. Generations of Americans have grown up watching Tom Hanks, following him from hilarious hijinks ( Splash, The ‘Burbs , and Big) to daring dramas ( Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Cast Away ), to a quartet of Toy Story movies and beyond. In the last six years or so, Hanks has fo

Latest VPN tests reveal one big improver and a familiar name at #1

Three just launched one of the best SIM only deals ever - 100GB for only £12/pm

It's time. They're here. We've explored apps, tested speeds, inspected kill switches, questioned support teams and streamed more US Netflix content than ever before, but that's it. Our massive six-monthly VPN update is complete, and the results are in. There's good news for ExpressVPN , which has once again topped our charts. The provider hasn't just kept the same high ratings for speed, unblocki

Eternals post-credits scene: who is the mystery voice at the end?

When Black Friday rolls around each year, Three adopts a 'go big or go home' attitude with its deals and this year seems to be no different. Three has just launched a Black Friday SIM plan that we struggle to see getting beat. This SIM plan in question is a 100GB of data plan for a somewhat ridiculously cheap £12 a month . Most other plans in this price range will limit you to around 30-50GB, so

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Can Malayalam star Nivin Pauly strike it big on the OTT front?

Huge spoilers for Marvel Studios' Eternals follow. You have been warned. Eternals , the 26th MCU movie , has finally arrived in theaters – and yes, there are a couple of post-credits scenes to stick around for. There's one in particular, however, that has whipped fans into a frenzy. It concerns Kit Harington's Dane Whitman and it teases the possibility of an unlikely team-up between two interesti

Amazon drops excellent Fire TV Cube to cheapest price ever ahead of Black Friday

The last two years, when the OTT platforms in India have really come to their own, it is Malayalam cinema which has been at the forefront of this major churn. Not just that, Malayalam actors like Fahadh Faasil , Prithviraj Sukumaran , Kunchacko Boban , Jayasurya and Tovino Thomas have all become big names across India. Among the list, the name of one contemporary star in Malayalam cinema is missi

Meta is reportedly planning physical stores to showcase its products

If you're in the market for one of the best streaming devices , the time is now as Amazon's Fire TV Cube is almost half price at the online retailer. That's the lowest price we've ever seen for Amazon's flagship streaming box, and likely matches or surpasses discounts we'll see this Black Friday . (Not in the UK? Scroll down for deals in your region). We'd highly recommend jumping on this discoun

Facebook Meta Stores•

Engadget / 6h

The company formerly known as Facebook has been discussing the possibility of opening retail stores way before it rebranded itself as Meta, according to The New York Times . Apparently, discussions about opening brick-and-mortar shops started last year, though nothing has been finalized, and the project could still end up being scrapped. If Meta does open physical outlets, however, they will repo

18 Best Credit Card Offers November 2021

One Mile at a Time / 6h

Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card offers at the time, with a particular focus on the best travel credit cards . As we continue to see a travel recovery, it’s a great time to start getting your points earning strategy in order, so you’re ready to plan your dream trip when the time is right. That’s especially true when you consider that we’re currently seeing

New iPad mini 2022 could have a 120Hz display that fixes a big problem

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Grab a KitchenAid Stand Mixer for its lowest price ever in Amazon's Early Black Friday sale

The iPad mini (2021) was a big upgrade from Apple, sporting a new design for the range. But it wasn’t without issues, including reports of ‘ jelly scrolling .’ Apple could fix that for the iPad mini (2022) though, by upping the refresh rate to 120Hz. That’s according to a user posting on Clien (a South Korean social media site), who claims that Samsung Display has shipped an 8.3-inch 120Hz displa

NASA and SpaceX consider returning Crew-2 before Crew-3 launches

Amazon has slashed 20% off the KitchenAid 3.5 Quart stand mixer, which is now down to just $279.99 from $349.99 , its lowest price ever, for today only as part of its early Black Friday 2021 sales . (Not in the US? Scroll down for the best KitchenAid deals in your region). Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, a KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer is a must-have appliance. This deal i

SlashGear / 6h

Weather has been wreaking havoc with NASA and SpaceX’s launch plans for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to take new crewmembers to the ISS. Previously, Crew-3 had been expected to launch on October 31, but weather along the flight path prevented that launch. It was then rescheduled for November 3, but the launch didn’t occur then either. Currently, the next opportunity … Continue reading

New York's Incoming Mayor Wants to Be Paid in Bitcoin (At Least Temporarily)

Gizmodo / 6h

Eric Adams wants to be paid in bitcoin, according to a new tweet from the incoming New York mayor. But there’s one little catch: Adams says he wants just his first three paychecks in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. Read more...

BT says it'll let Openreach go it alone on FTTP rollout

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