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Tesla will deliver the first Cybertrucks today at 3PM ET


200+Engadget / 2h
If you’ve long dreamed of watching a very small number of vehicles roll off an assembly line, today’s your chance. Tesla is holding a livestream event to highlight deliveries of its long-awaited Cybertruck. The company has only managed to manufacture ten of them so far, despite a 2019 reveal, so that’s what we’ll be watching. You can catch the Texas-based livestream on X, of course, but the event


Tesla will deliver the first Cybertrucks today. Here's how to watch the event.
77Mashable / 6h
You might be compelled to pinch yourself, but we assure you, you are not dreaming: Tesla is actually about to deliver its first Cybertruck . The company will do so at an in-person event in its Texas Gigafactory , but you can also follow the event online. Here's how. SEE ALSO: Tesla might sue you if you sell your Cybertruck within a year What is the Cybertruck event? Straightforwardly called the C


Netflix's The Sandman wakes from its slumber for big season 2 announcement
62TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It turns out dreams do come true. The Sandman must have made a wish ahead of its 35th birthday yesterday (November 29), because filming has finally resumed on the hit Netflix show's second season. In a press release, Netflix confirmed that principal photography was up and running on The Sandman season 2 again after it was halted due to the Hollywood actors strike. The Sandman season 2 was announc



Meta sues FTC, hoping to block ban on monetizing kids’ Facebook data
Ars Technica - All content / now
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot) Meta sued the Federal Trade Commission yesterday in a lawsuit that challenges the FTC's authority to impose new privacy obligations on the social media firm. The complaint stems from the FTC's May 2023 allegation that Meta-owned Facebook violated a 2020 privacy settlement and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The FTC proposed changes to the 202


Meta’s “overpriced” ad-free subscriptions make privacy a “luxury good”: EU suit
Ars Technica - All content / now
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) Backlash over Meta's ad-free subscription model in the European Union has begun just one month into its launch. On Thursday, Europe's largest consumer group, the European Consumer Organization (BEUC), filed a complaint with the network of consumer protection authorities. In a press release , BEUC alleges that Meta's subscription fees for ad-fre


Sam Altman Says He Has "Zero Ill Will" Toward Guy Who Shanked Him
Futurism / 7min
Ill, Not Sick OpenAI's on-again CEO Sam Altman is back with a vengeance — or, perhaps, a lack thereof. In a statement to staff published on the firm's website , Altman was all love for his coworkers. Including those who, just a few weeks prior, pushed him out over some murky claims about dishonesty towards the board of directors before reversing course and moving to have him return . The newly-re


Meta sues FTC to block new restrictions on monetizing kids’ data
Engadget / 10min
Meta has sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in an attempt to stop regulators from reopening a landmark $5 billion privacy settlement from 2020 and to allow it to monetize kids’ data across apps like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. This comes after a federal judge ruled on Monday that the FTC would be allowed to expand on 2020’s privacy settlement, paving the way for the agency to propose t


Which No Annual Fee Chase Ink Card Is Best?
One Mile at a Time / 11min
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card Chase’s portfolio of Ink business credit cards is among the best business cards you’ll find. In particular, there are two great no annual fee options which are incredibly lucrative — the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card ( review ) and Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card ( review ). These cards complement t


Tesla Cybertruck Launch Live: Price, Range, Specs
Wired / 13min
Today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expected to announce the price, range, and other important specs for the long-delayed Cybertruck. Join us for live coverage of all the news.


Can digital watermarking protect us from generative AI?
Engadget / 16min
The Biden White House recently enacted its latest executive order designed to establish a guiding framework for generative artificial intelligence development — including content authentication and using digital watermarks to indicate when digital assets made by the Federal government are computer generated. Here’s how it and similar copy protection technologies might help content creators more s


Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers
BBC News - Technology / 22min
Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers.


Update Google Chrome Right Now to Fix a Security Exploit
How-To Geek / 24min
With every update that's released to an app or operating system, there is the chance a zero-day security vulnerability can strike. And when there is one, depending on the severity, it's something that you want to address as soon as you get a chance, because it could very well be something that's being exploited in the wild and can affect you. Now, there's another zero-day vulnerability affecting


YouTube Music brings personalized album art to its 2023 Recap
Engadget / 28min
YouTube Music users who have seen their Spotify- and Apple Music-using friends share their listening stats from this year can now join the party. YouTube Music Recap is now live and you can access it from the 2023 Recap page in the app. You'll be able to see your top artists, songs, moods, genres, albums, playlists and more from 2023. There's also the option to view your Recap in the main YouTube


This Year's Windows Ugly Sweater is the Holiday Cheer I Needed
Gizmodo / 31min
Here at Gizmodo, we love an ugly holiday sweater , and it seems like Microsoft has outdone itself with another must-have nostalgia grab for Windows fans, specifically Windows XP fans. And here I thought there was no way it could top last year’s Clippy sweater . Read more...


Tom Holland Only Wants to Do Spider-Man 4 If It's 'Worth the While'
Gizmodo / 31min
When you make the third highest-grossing film of all time, the first thing people will ask about is a sequel. That’s exactly what happened when 2021's Spider-Man No Way Home had its incredibly successful run. For the film’s star though, Tom Holland, a sequel isn’t a sure thing. To him, there’s more to it than money .… Read more...


Bill Negotiation Services Are a Waste of Money
LifeHacker / 47min
You may have heard ads promising that professional bill negotiation services can help you save big money on your medical bills, credit card statements, cable bills, and more. While it's a promising offer, the truth is negotiating bills on your own is simple, effective, and most importantly: free. You may be surprised at how willing many companies are to reduce your rates, especially for long-time


How to Find Your Sound Town and Listening Character in Spotify Wrapped 2023
LifeHacker / 47min
The year is winding down, which means Spotify Wrapped is here yet again to reveal just how cringe your taste in music really is. Like it does every year, Spotify will show you basic listening stats, like your total listen time, favorite artists, top songs, and top podcasts, if that’s your thing. But this year, there's more. For one thing, for the first time you don’t need to use the app to get yo


These Fancy Appetizers Are Dead Simple to Make
LifeHacker / 47min
There is a part of my heart that will forever belong to a simple chip and dip, that loves a taquito, that will happily dig into a cheese ball. Simple is great. On the other hand, it's ... simple. Occasionally, I want to put on a show and impress people. Luckily, beautiful appetizers don’t have to be expensive or take long. Here are a few that’ll take no time, have only a few ingredients, aren’t e


These Are The Best Ways to Save Money When Renting a Car
LifeHacker / 47min
The holiday travel season is in full swing and more people are hitting the roads than ever, so if you haven't already reserved your own rental car, it's time to do so. We've written before about why you should book your rental car early to lock in your rate, because you can (usually) cancel and rebook with no penalty if prices drop. But regardless of when you reserve and how rates fluctuate, ther


You Can Finally Change the iPhone's Default Notification Sounds and Haptics
LifeHacker / 47min
The iPhone’s notification sound is iconic at this point. While you've had the option to change the alert sound for notifications like messages, incoming emails, and reminders, as well as certain third-party apps, Apple never let us change the default alert sound for other notifications. That chime is arguably almost as strong as the iPhone brand itself, much like the Windows XP Bliss wallpaper or


Tesla Cybertruck Production Line Shown and Delivery Event in One Hour
Next Big Future / 50min
Elon tweeted out a picture of the Tesla Cybertruck production line. It gives an indication that Cybertruck production will have some significant ramp in December. Cybertruck production line pic.twitter.com/sGYuVFLy3c — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 30, 2023


EVs Cost Less Than Gas Cars and Battery Fixed Storage On Pace to Win As Well
Next Big Future / 49min
Analysis cited in the Wall Street Journal confirms that EVs are cheaper than gas cars. EVs will continue to improve in price. EVs will be 20-50% cheaper than gas cars by 2030. 1) EVs now cost less than gas cars in China and Europe, and should cross over in the U.S. next year. 2) Lithium-ion ... Read more


Next Generation Fighter Engine Passes Design Review
Next Big Future / 49min
Pratt & Whitney makes the engine used in the F35 and a new engine they are making for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter has passed a preliminary design review. The new engine is a larger version of an engine originally created for an improved the F35. The Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP) ran ... Read more



“Stuck Overnight? The Shocking Truth About Airline-Provided Hotel Rooms
View from the Wing / 54min
One passenger documented the hotel that American Airlines provided them when they were stuck in Charlotte. It appears to be the Wyndham Garden Charlotte Airport Southeast. This is not your average Hilton or Marriott. Continue reading ...


YouTube Music Recap is no Spotify Wrapped, but it’s still pretty fun
TechCrunch / 56min
While Apple Music Replay fails to live up to Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Music’s 2023 Recap offers a personalized and interactive experience. YouTube Music introduced three new features this year– custom album art, music moods and the ability to personalize and shuffle Google Photos with favorite songs. And, for the first time, you can see your […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


Stensul draws on new capital to boost marketing creation features
TechCrunch / 56min
Stensul added dozens of new features and functionalities. Most notable is Landing Page, which gives customers a no-code, drag-and-drop way to build integrated landing pages. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to maximize cash back with your credit card
The Points Guy / 1h
Credit cards come in many different “flavors,” offering cardholders rewards like points, miles or cash back. Cash-back rewards are a longstanding perk within the world of credit cards, which offer a simple way to earn a return on everyday expenses. Cash-back credit cards offer varying rates of return, and it’s important to understand how to maximize cash-back rewards. Using the right card to earn


Brain Injection Stopped Progression of Multiple Sclerosis in Trial of 15 People
Gizmodo / 1h
Research published this week describes a promising start to using stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis. In a small Phase I trial, patients who had stem cells directly injected into their brain appeared to tolerate it well and experienced no serious adverse effects. The treatment may have also stopped or slowed the… Read more...


Drug discovery startup Pepper Bio hopes to challenge Eroom’s law with new funding
TechCrunch / 1h
The biotech startup's $6.5 million seed round is led by VC firm NFX but it is perhaps equally noteworthy to see that Merck is also participating in the round. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


X CEO Linda Yaccarino publicly backs Musk after he says ‘f*ck yourself’ to advertisers
TechCrunch / 1h
X CEO Linda Yaccarino is publicly backing Elon Musk after he explicitly said “go fuck yourself” to advertisers leaving X during an onstage interview yesterday at the New York Times DealBook Summit. Musk, who in recent days has endorsed antisemitic content on the platform alongside other conspiracy theories, like the debunked Pizzagate, has threatened lawsuits […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights res


Scientists Warn That SpaceX Launches Are Tearing Small Holes in the Sky
Futurism / 1h
SpaceX Created SpaceX rockets are tearing holes in the Earth's atmosphere as they make their return to the surface, triggering what scientists are calling "SpaceX auroras," a newly coined term that refers to red, spherical spots in the night sky that can easily be seen with the naked eye. As Spaceweather.com reports , the name isn't entirely accurate as they're technically not auroras. They're th


Evernote officially limits free users to 50 notes and one measly notebook
Engadget / 1h
Evernote has confirmed the service’s tightly leashed new free plan, which the company tested with some users earlier this week. Starting December 4, the note-taking app will restrict new and current accounts to 50 notes and one notebook. Existing free customers who exceed those limits can still view, edit, delete and export their notes, but they’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan (or delete enough


ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the world.
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of what ChatGPT might look like if embodied in the form of a robot toy blowing out a birthday candle. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) One year ago today, on November 30, 2022, OpenAI released ChatGPT . It's uncommon for a single product to create as much impact on the tech industry as ChatGPT has in just one year. Imagine a computer that can talk to you


TikTok pledges €12B European investment over 10 years as work on Norwegian data center begins
TechCrunch / 1h
TikTok says it will spend €12 billion as part of an ongoing push to ingratiate itself with European regulators, with the company beginning work on its previously-announced Norwegian data center. The short-form social video company has been working hard these past few years to convince the world that it’s not beholden to its parent company […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


Apple Music Replay 2023: How to get yours
Mashable / 1h
If you don't use Spotify , conversations with friends and your feed might feel a little alienating of late. With the release of Spotify Wrapped , your Instagram Stories, TikTok FYP, and X timeline has likely been taken over by friends posting their top artists and songs , something called a "Sound Town" and their particular listening personality . SEE ALSO: After a year of new AI features, Spotif


Expressive E Osmose review: A game-changing MPE keyboard, but a frustrating synthesizer
Engadget / 1h
When I first got to see the Expressive E Osmose way back in 2019, I knew it was special. In my 15-plus years covering technology, it was one of the only devices I’ve experienced that actually had the potential to be truly “game changing.” And I’m not being hyperbolic. But, that was four years ago, almost to the day. A lot has changed in that time. MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) has gone from fu


Google's latest Android update includes AI-created image descriptions and animations for voice messages
24Engadget / 1h
Google is rolling out a trio of system updates to Android, Wear OS and Google TV devices. Each brings new features to associated gadgets. Android devices, like smartphones, are getting updated Emoji Kitchen sticker combinations. You can remix emojis and share with friends as stickers via Gboard. Google Messages for Android is getting a nifty little refresh. There’s a new beta feature that lets us


Major deal alert: How to earn 10,000 points per stay at Best Western Hotels and a $100 gift card
The Points Guy / 1h
Best Western Rewards ‘ latest promotion has launched two generous hotel deals that allow you to stack bonuses this winter. And while you may already have your holiday or winter stays booked, this hotel promotion is one that you should really consider and take advantage of. Keep reading to find out how you can earn up to 100,000 reward points, as well as a $100 gift card. Earn bonus points on Best


United Airlines Debuts Swanky Airbus A321neo
2KOne Mile at a Time / 1h
United Airlines is today putting its newest narrow body aircraft into service. I wanted to go over the details of what this plane means for United’s fleet, what the interiors are like, and what routes this plane will fly. United has 130 Airbus A321neos on order United Airlines has a total of 130 Airbus A321neo aircraft on order. The airline initially ordered 60 of these jets, which are being deli


The Best Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Streaming in December 2023
Gizmodo / 1h
Let’s get streaming! Welcome to io9's latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you’ll like most. (And sometimes, just the ones that we like most.) Read more...


AI and ChatGPT are scary, according to cybercriminals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Many cybercriminals are skeptical about the use of AI-based tools such as ChatGPT to automate their malicious campaigns. A new Sophos investigation looked to gauge the interests of cybercriminals by analyzing dark web forums. Apparently, there are many safeguards in place in tools such as ChatGPT, which prevent hackers from automating the creation of malicious landing pages, phishing emails, malw


Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 5 adds a new epilogue with ‘some of the most complex writing in the game so far’
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Baldur’s Gate 3 patch five is live now, and it’s a big one, to say the least. Not only have a load of performance improvements been rolled out, but players can now experience a brand-new epilogue, which developer Larian Studios says features “some of the most complex writing in the game so far.” In the patch notes, which have been shared on Steam , Larian described the epilogue as a “new playable


6 new Netflix shows in 2023 with 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Netflix is well known for rolling out dozens upon dozens of shows on what can feel like a near-weekly basis. Everything from an experimental heist drama in Kaleidoscope to the return of Black Mirror to a David Beckham documentary that set the world on fire appeared on the streaming service in 2023. These all had a good claim to be among the best Netflix shows , and yet what's the one thing they a



HP's Printer App Is Installing Itself on Windows PCs
How-To Geek / 1h
Open your PC's Start menu, and you may find that the HP Smart app has installed itself. This appears to be the result of a Microsoft Store bug. Thankfully, HP Smart is harmless and easy to uninstall, so it's little more than an annoyance. Microsoft is currently investigating the issue.


Most users on X never see Community Notes correcting misinformation
23Mashable / 1h
When Elon Musk took over X , formerly known as Twitter, one of his first moves was to overhaul the company's content moderation policies. When it comes to misinformation, Musk depends on X's users to deal with the problem in the form of Community Notes, a program that allows approved users to add context to posts that contain inaccuracies or falsehoods. Unfortunately, for Musk and company, this c


Amazon is bringing back record-low prices on Apple devices – here are the 7 best deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you didn't manage to grab a highly-coveted Apple device during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, then you're in luck, thanks to Amazon. The retailer is bringing back record-low prices on AirPods, the Apple Watch, iPads, MacBooks, and AirTags, and I've rounded up all the best deals for you below. Apple deals during the holiday season are some of the most popular, thanks to impressive discounts on A


Villa Copenhagen review: Scandinavian style in a Danish landmark
The Points Guy / 1h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420170396″] Housed in the former Danish Post and Telegraph building, which dates to 1912 and opened as a luxury hotel in 2020, Villa Copenhagen is one of the Danish capital’s top accommodations and an architectural gem to boot. Thanks to its location just steps from Tivoli Gardens amusement park and the city’s central train station, Villa Copenhagen provides the


William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905)
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
beatricecenci : Le livre de fables


Security flaws in court record systems used in five US states exposed sensitive legal documents
40TechCrunch / 1h
Witness lists and testimony, mental health evaluations, detailed allegations of abuse, and corporate trade secrets. These are some of the sensitive legal court filings that security researcher Jason Parker said they found exposed to the open internet for anyone to access, and from none other than the judiciaries themselves. At the heart of any judiciary […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Google Messages is Adding a Bunch of New Features
How-To Geek / 1h
This has been a huge year for RCS . Not only has its userbase through Google Messages grown as the feature has rolled out to users worldwide, but Apple was successfully pressured into agreeing to adopt RCS in the future —with the new messaging standard to roll out at some point in 2024. Right after this massive win, Google is now unveiling some of its latest improvements and additions to RCS.


How to Send Large Files Using Mail Drop on iPhone, Mac, and PC
How-To Geek / 1h
Most email service providers have size limits on attachments, making it difficult for people to share files that are too big. That's where Mail Drop comes in, allowing you to send multiple large files from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC.


Google Messages now lets you choose your own chat bubble colors
23Engadget / 1h
Google is rolling out a string of updates for the Messages app, including the ability to customize the colors of the text bubbles and backgrounds. So, if you really want to, you can have blue bubbles in your Android messaging app. You can have a different color for each chat, which could help prevent you from accidentally leaking a secret to family or friends. With the help of on-device Google AI


Leak Shows Camping Shelter That Hooks Onto Cybertruck
Futurism / 2h
Basecamp We're just hours away from Tesla's long-awaited delivery event of its controversial Cybertruck. But thanks to documentation included in an update for Tesla's iOS app — as spotted by the eagle-eyed Electrek — we're getting some early glimpses of some of the first Cybertruck accessories Tesla may start selling alongside the brutalist pickup. Perhaps most interestingly, the leak includes th


Android users gain nearly a dozen new features with latest update
20TechCrunch / 2h
Android users are poised to receive nearly a dozen new features in the latest release of the mobile operating system, including updates designed for smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches and even Google TV devices. Alongside the launch, Google is celebrating a new RCS milestone of over 1 billion monthly active users of the SMS replacement […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


Clayful, a startup that helps students connect to mental health experts within 60 seconds, raises $7M
24TechCrunch / 2h
Clayful is a platform that enables students aged eight to 18 to connect with a mental health expert within 60 seconds when they need it. The startup said it had raised $7 million in funding from investors, including Google Latino Founders Fund, Reach Capital, Ovo Fund, Common Sense Ventures, Charter School Growth Fund and Wisdom […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


On ChatGPT’s first anniversary, its mobile apps have topped 110M installs and nearly $30M in revenue
TechCrunch / 2h
It’s officially been one year since ChatGPT launched, taking the world by storm as the research preview turned into an everyday tool that brought AI chatbot technology to mainstream users. A large part of that effort was driven by the release of the ChatGPT mobile app, whose May 2023 launch on iOS put the chatbot […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


After a week-long outage, Fidelity National Financial confirms cyberattack is now ‘contained’
TechCrunch / 2h
Fidelity National Financial, or FNF, one of the largest real estate services companies in the United States, said it “contained” a recent cyberattack that engulfed its many subsidiaries and customers in a state of chaos for more than a week. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, FNF said the incident was […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


These are the 5 best Christmas streaming gifts for a budding TikTok or YouTube star
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
With the Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday deals now behind us, Christmas is fast approaching. The holiday season can be an overwhelming and expensive time - so to help, I've picked some great gift ideas that are currently on sale. For this roundup, I've focused on great accessories and devices that any budding YouTuber or TikTok star would love. Streaming and content creation are becoming ever


Your Old Gmail Account Will Be Deleted Tomorrow If You Don’t Sign in Now
Gizmodo / 2h
Gmail plans to start permanently deleting inactive accounts on December 1 . Since November is almost over, we decided to give you one final urgent reminder to log into your old burner accounts to make sure they survive the Great Google Purge. Read more...


WhatsApp’s new ‘secret codes’ add an extra layer of privacy for your locked chats
TechCrunch / 2h
WhatsApp is rolling out a new “secret codes” feature that adds another layer of privacy to your locked conversations on the messaging platform. The app launched locked chats earlier this year to help people hide sensitive conversations, and is now adding a way to further protect those chats and make them harder to find if […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Again Bio’s bacteria eats exhaust and spits vinegar (for the climate)
TechCrunch / 2h
Again Bio says its modified bacteria currently eats about a ton of CO2 per day. Spun out by researchers at the Technical University of Denmark, Again Bio sics its hungry microbes on flue gas from a wastewater treatment plant in Copenhagen. The startup is 2.5 years old, and it quietly raised a $10 million seed […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


TikTok launches dedicated account tags for artists and new promotional tools
TechCrunch / 2h
TikTok announced today the “Artist Account” or “shop window” for followers to see musicians’ songs, learn about upcoming releases and get an inside look into their creative process. The video-sharing app is launching a suite of new tools to enable artists to further promote their music and increase discoverability, such as a new artist tag, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Accio savings! Get up to 30% off Harry Potter Lego sets at Amazon
Mashable / 2h
SAVE UP TO 30%: Select Harry Potter Lego sets are up to 30% off at Amazon, including collectors' editions. To love Lego sets is to know they can come with a steep price tag. But as of Nov. 30, Amazon has a handful of Harry Potter Lego sets discounted by as much as 30%. Here are our top picks to keep you busy during the winter months. Best Harry Potter Lego set deals Best advanced Harry Potter Leg



Act now: Last chance to earn $40 cash-back bonus for joining or referring a friend to Rakuten for online shopping
100+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Cyber Monday is one of the best days of the year for online shopping. If you start your online purchases at big-name retailers via Rakuten, you can get 10-20% cash back on top of the already great deals. Rakuten is one of TPG’s favorite online shopping portals . But you must join today to earn an increased $40


Damn, What Does Disney Have Against Nia DaCosta?
100+Gizmodo / 2h
The Marvels is likely going to end up one of Marvel Studios’ worst-performing films in a considerable period of time—and at a time when people are largely questioning the direction of a franchise that has dominated cinema for 15 years , that’s not an ideal bit of publicity. Also not ideal? The weirdly public way Disney… Read more...


A new Peacock deal has surfaced: Get up to 12 months for free with select JetBlue memberships
Mashable / 2h
SAVE UP TO $59.99 : Through Dec. 31, JetBlue TrueBlue members can get two months of Peacock Premium (plus 1,000 points) for free, while Mosaic status members can get 12 months of Peacock Premium for free. Non-JetBlue members can still snag two months for free with a special voucher. The best Peacock deals at a glance: BEST FOR JETBLUE TRUEBLUE MEMBERS 2 months of Peacock Premium + 1,000 TrueBlue


Cameras are super expensive – so Panasonic is trialing a leasing service for its most popular video models
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you can’t afford a new camera and think renting one is like throwing away money, then Panasonic Japan has introduced another way – a leasing service. Leasing is a super interesting option, particularly amid the cost of living crisis that looks like it'll stretch into 2024 for many people. In such challenging times, items considered as luxuries are usually the first to go, so a no-obligation le


Netflix and Apple TV Plus will fight for crime show dominance in the new year, and I can't wait
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Netflix and Apple TV Plus are set to go head-to-head in January 2024 as the streaming giants fight it out for crime show superiority. Indeed, two of the world's best streaming services are due to release new crime thrillers within weeks of one another after New Year's Day, with Netflix 's Griselda and Apple TV Plus ' Criminal Record aiming to dominate this particular genre. It's the latter that'l


How to Free Up Space Used By Your iPhone or iPad's Mail App
How-To Geek / 2h
Apple's Mail app doesn't provide a lot of control over how much storage it uses. it wants to download and store a lot of emails so they can be indexed and searchable with Spotlight . On iOS the Mail app may take up gigabytes of storage space because it wants to store a complete offline copy of your email.


Etihad Selling Upgrades To The Residence On A380
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
As of the summer of 2023, Etihad Airways brought back its Airbus A380s. With this, the airline made some major changes to The Residence, which is the carrier’s famous product that’s better than first class. While I first wrote about this earlier this year, I wanted to revisit this topic, since we now have more of a sense of what The Residence experience is like, and who exactly can upgrade. Furth


Nvidia could be making a cut-down RTX 4090 GPU – but you won’t be able to buy it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Nvidia has a new version of its RTX 4090 graphics card in the works which will be considerably cut-down in some way, or so rumor has it – and the GPU is tied up with the situation in China. The purported RTX 4090 D – with the ‘D’ referring to the Year of the Dragon, most likely, bearing in mind this is a new flavor aimed at the Chinese market – was first reported on by Wccftech , and then a leake


Hyundai Ioniq 6 tops list of fastest-charging EVs; Chevy Bolt ranks last
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Despite the fact that most of us generally drive short distances when we get in our cars, the time it takes to fast-charge an electric vehicle remains of paramount importance to potential EV buyers. It's hard to blame them—for more than a century, motorists have come to expect short refueling stops, and until someone actually lives with an EV for a while, it can be


Good news, startups: Q3 software results are changing the tech narrative
TechCrunch / 2h
New data from Salesforce, Zuora, Okta, Nutanix and Snowflake makes it plain that several tech sectors are doing better than a lot of people expected. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Zoom fixes significant security flaw that could have allowed hackers to hijack your meetings
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Zoom has confirmed it fixed a vulnerability in one of its features which allowed threat actors to steal sensitive data from users. This is according to cybersecurity researchers from AppOmni , which discovered the vulnerability, detailed it, and reported it to the video conferencing company for fixing. The exploit could have allowed hackers to hijack meetings and steal information. Reader Offer:


-The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde.
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
libofalilwoman : - The Picture of Dorian Gray , Oscar Wilde.


This small French company wants to build the open alternative to Kindle and Kobo
26TechCrunch / 2h
For the past decade, three companies have been building full-fledged e-book ecosystems with devices, apps and digital bookstores all working perfectly together — Amazon, Rakuten and a tiny company called Vivlio. While Amazon’s Kindle is the clear leader and Rakuten’s Kobo the obvious challenger, Vivlio has been building an open European alternative to these two […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights r


Survival game Nightingale announces server stress test for early 2024 - here’s how to join in
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Ahead of its launch into early access on February 22, 2024, Inflexion Games’ upcoming open-world survival game Nightingale is going to be conducting a server stress test, which select players will be able to join in early 2024. For anyone unfamiliar, Nightingale takes players to the lands of Fae, a mysterious Victorian-inspired place teeming with eldritch horrors. As a Realmwalker, players must a


President Biden’s Misleading Airline Tweet: Separating Fact from Fiction
View from the Wing / 2h
President Biden sent out an odd tweet about airline consumer protections on Wednesday. He claims that airlines did not used to provide refunds when they cancelled flights, but thanks to his administration they do now. That just is not true. Continue reading ...


How to Use the traceroute Command on Linux
46How-To Geek / 2h
You can use the Linux traceroute command to spot the slow leg of a network packet's journey and troubleshoot sluggish network connections. We'll show you how!


Norwegian Cruise Line ships from newest to oldest — the complete list
500+The Points Guy / 2h
What’s the newest Norwegian Cruise Line ship ? Knowing the answer is more important than you might think if you’re planning a Norwegian cruise. The newest Norwegian cruise ship is typically also the Norwegian ship with the most modern, up-to-date cabins and the most enticing mix of restaurants, bars and attractions. It’s the right choice if you want the creme de la creme of the Norwegian fleet as


Here are all the Amazon devices still on sale after last week's shopping extravaganza
Mashable / 3h
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are done, poof , gone. But savings on Amazon devices are still very much alive. Here are our top picks of Amazon devices still on sale: Best Amazon device deals post- Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Best bundle deal Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) Kids with Echo Glow $54.99 (save $74.99) Best streaming device deal Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 (save $25) Best Echo deal Echo Show 5 (3


Get a Sam's Club membership for $20 during Cyber Week
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : Through Dec. 3, Sam's Club is offering one-year memberships to new members for just $20 instead of the usual $50 — that's 60% in savings for a limited time. Whether you’re hosting family or just trying to keep up with your shopping as the weather gets colder, the holiday season means we are all trying to save time and money. Changing where you shop might make it easier to save, and you mi



Netflix's 'Griselda' trailer sees Sofía Vergara as 'The Godmother'
Mashable / 3h
It's drugs, dealers, and disco that fuel the trailer for Netflix's Griselda . The six-episode limited series stars Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco, Colombian drug lord of the Medellín cartel known as "The Godmother." Blanco built her empire in the '70s and '80s through shipping cocaine from Colombia to Miami. Though men dominate the business, Blanco grows her grand plans, issuing threats, blackl


Nucleos puts secure, tablet-powered education in the hands of inmates
TechCrunch / 3h
Inmates in correctional facilities around the country have wildly varying levels of opportunity to prepare for life after release. Nucleos is a startup that hopes to make the kind of e-learning tools we tend to take for granted available to inmates with an all-in-one service that’s free for them to use. There are numerous barriers […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Viral Images of Dead Infants in Israel-Gaza War Are AI Fakes, Experts Say
25Futurism / 3h
Fake AF A striking number of viral photos on both sides of the Isreal-Hamas conflict have been revealed to be AI fakes — and according to experts, the problem is only going to get worse. In interviews with the Associated Press , researchers from multiple firms and organizations tasked with verifying the truthfulness of online claims said that there has been a grim influx of faked AI images featur


Elon Musk Throws Epic Tantrum On Stage
Futurism / 3h
Another week, and another Elon Musk meltdown. On stage at the New York Times DealBook Summit, the mercurial CEO addressed his previous antisemitic outburst , and the flood of criticism he's since received after calling an unhinged and racist conspiracy theory " the actual truth ." His bizarre comments sent even more advertisers fleeing his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, including some


You Can Now Craft Near Endless Amounts of AI Voices to Annoy Your Friends With Voicemod
Gizmodo / 3h
Voicemod, the real-time AI voice-changing app, is now letting anybody craft whatever kind of voice they want, though limited by a selection of preset baseline vocals. Read more...


Glitching Hubble Puts Science Missions on Hold
Gizmodo / 3h
NASA is addressing an issue with a Hubble Space Telescope gyroscope that prompted the observatory to enter safe mode on November 23. Science operations have been suspended as a result, but the space agency doesn’t seem too worried. Read more...


Google Fixes a Seventh Zero-Day Flaw in Chrome—Update Now
37Wired / 3h
Plus: Major security patches from Microsoft, Mozilla, Atlassian, Cisco, and more.


Grab a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 for 30% off and get a free SmartTag2 for good measure
Mashable / 3h
Save $99.99: As of November 30, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm) and free Galaxy SmartTag2 bundle is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon instead of its usual price of $329.98, which is a total savings of 30% (and is $20.01 cheaper than buying the items separately!). Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm) and free Galaxy SmartTag2 bundle $229.99 at Amazon (save $99.99) Post


Practical advice for B2B startups raising a Series A
20TechCrunch / 3h
In conditions today, completing even a Series A round is a powerful symbol of your fintech project's promise. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Samsung brings its mobile Internet browser to Windows 11 - but it'll struggle against Chrome
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
You may or may not have heard of Samsung’s proprietary browser, Samsung Internet , but it’s quietly been becoming a favorite of many people who use it on their Samsung smartphones. Now, a desktop version of Samsung Internet is debuting for Windows PCs. According to users on the Samsung subreddit , they like features like its built-in ad-blocker, its deeper and darker dark mode, the smooth integra


American unveils 30 expanded routes in largest-ever schedule from Dallas-Fort Worth
87The Points Guy / 3h
Everything is bigger in Texas, including American Airlines’ network. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced on Thursday a noteworthy network expansion at its hometown airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) that includes increased service on 30 domestic and international routes. The expanded service touches cities as small as Abilene, Texas, and major metropolitan centers, such as


How Much Do Credit Card Issuers Pay For Airline & Hotel Points?
One Mile at a Time / 3h
I’m always fascinated by the business side of miles & points. Loyalty programs can be huge profit centers for airlines and hotel groups, and the more we know about the business side of these programs, the better we can understand the evolution of credit card rewards. While airlines and hotel groups have SEC filings that reveal some information about their loyalty programs, for the most part we’ll


Big Companies Find a Way to Identify A.I. Data They Can Trust
NYT > Technology / 3h
Mainstream companies have concerns about the lineage of the data that powers A.I. applications. An industry group is addressing that challenge.


Elon Musk Uses a Crude Insult to Slam Advertisers for Pulling Back From X
1KNYT > Technology / 3h
Although Mr. Musk acknowledged that an extended boycott could bankrupt X, he suggested that the public would blame the brands rather than him for its collapse.


Sam Altman 'hurt and angry' after OpenAI firing. But here’s why he went back anyway.
45Mashable / 3h
Sam Altman admitted he was "hurt and angry" after OpenAI's board of directors fired him for "failing to be consistently candid in his communications," according to an interview with The Verge. He told the tech outlet that he was defiant when some board members asked him to return, but he pushed past the "ego and emotions" to come back. Why Altman decided to return to OpenAI Altman told The Verge


The Apple Watch Series 8 just dropped to its lowest price of Cyber Week
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $120: The Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) is just $309 at Amazon, down from its normal price of $429. That's a 28% discount and the lowest price we've seen so far during the holiday sale season. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS, red) $309 at Amazon (save $120) If you were too busy enjoying family time or eating leftover pie to get holiday shopping done ear


Got an Android phone? Microsoft might let you use it as a webcam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Android Authority has spotted code in Microsoft’s Link to Windows app for Android (specifically v1.23102.190.0) which suggests support for using compatible smartphones as a webcam for Windows devices may soon be added. The code specifically refers to live video stream support, but given Apple’s recent decision to allow Macs to use iPhone cameras as webcams, it would make sense for Windows and And


Updates From Godzilla x Kong, Sonic 3, and More
Gizmodo / 3h
Jennifer Garner dances around whether or not she’ll return to Elektra in Deadpool 3. Jodie Comer faces the apocalypse in a new trailer for The End We Start From. Plus, Netflix offers a glimpse of Sandman’s return, and Noah Hawley talks about the endgame of his Alien series. Spoilers now! Read more...


These Unusual Cordless Tools Are Surprisingly Useful for Your DIY Projects
LifeHacker / 3h
As cordless tools become more popular, the variety of tools available keeps expanding. Once confined to drills, the cordless assortment of options has increased dramatically, as more and more tools have untethered themselves from extension cords. Here are some of the coolest and weirdest tools that are both odd and surprisingly useful. Cool cordless saws For DIY masters, there’s nothing more fun


These Are the Best Holiday Gifts for Creative Kids
LifeHacker / 3h
If your kids are anything like mine, they love exploring their creative, artistic sides—that is, until a screen comes on. But it doesn't have to be this way: There are all kind of toys and games available that will effectively lure them from the siren song of their iPads. If you're looking for a gift that will stimulate your child's brain instead of straining their eyes, we've compiled a list of



Why the cyber attack arsenal is growing and becoming harder to predict
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Cyber crime has always been in a state of flux. The tactics, tools, and procedures (TTPs) of attackers are continually shifting as threat actors discover new vulnerabilities, develop workarounds for security solutions, and exploit advances in technology. But as individual threats are changing, the very ecosystem of cyber crime is also evolving. We now have an increasingly complex, service-based s


Hawaiian Airlines adds 3 routes, 1 new city as it bolsters service to mainland
21The Points Guy / 3h
Hawaiian Airlines is saying aloha to its 16th destination on the U.S. mainland. The Honolulu-based carrier announced Wednesday that it will touch down in Salt Lake City next year. Hawaiian will start a new route from Honolulu to Salt Lake City on May 15, 2024, operating on a daily basis using a 189-seat Airbus A321neo aircraft. Flight 84 will depart Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) at


How to refund a nonrefundable airline ticket
100+The Points Guy / 3h
Booking flights for a big vacation months in advance can be tricky. It can leave plenty of opportunity for something unexpected to pop up, putting you in a situation where you’d like to change or even cancel your reservation . Unexpected events can include an illness, a work conflict or a family emergency. Y ou might also find better airfare and wish you could cancel and rebook at a lower price (


Sustainability starts with the data center
MIT Technology Review / 3h
When asked why he targeted banks, notorious criminal Willie Sutton reportedly answered, “Because that’s where the money is.” Similarly, when thoughtful organizations target sustainability, they look to their data centers—because that’s where the carbon emissions are. The International Energy Agency (IEA) attributes about 1.5% of total global electricity use to data centers and data transmission n


Demystifying the AI regulatory landscape
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
With the UK’s AI Safety Summit taking place at the start of November at Bletchley Park, hot on the heels of an Executive Order from President Biden on the same topic, the debate around AI safety and regulation has been growing ever louder and more complex. Even before these recent events, the reality is that there was an increasingly intricate global AI regulatory framework taking shape with ever


Sam Altman officially back as OpenAI CEO: “We didn’t lose a single employee”
23Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Benj Edwards) On Wednesday, OpenAI announced that Sam Altman has officially returned to the ChatGPT-maker as CEO—accompanied by Mira Murati as CTO and Greg Brockman as president—resuming their roles from before the shocking firing of Altman that threw the company into turmoil two weeks ago. Altman says the company did not lose a single employee or customer throughout the


How Huawei made a cutting-edge chip in China and surprised the US
38Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: FT) In late 2020, Huawei was fighting for its survival as a mobile phone maker. A few months earlier, the Trump administration had hit the Chinese company with crippling sanctions, cutting it off from global semiconductor supply chains. The sanctions prevented anyone without a permit from making the chips Huawei designed, and the company was struggling to procure new chips to lau


Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund back Kenyan climate-tech Amini in $4M seed round
TechCrunch / 3h
Amini, a Kenya-based climate-tech startup bridging the environmental data gap in Africa, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Salesforce Ventures and the Female Founders Fund. Climate-tech VC Satgana also participated, alongside other investors, including Pale Blue Dot and Superorganism, which had previously backed the startup in its $2 million pre-seed […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All


Tesla Cybertruck event – 5 last-minute rumors before the big launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Tesla is holding a glitzy party (of sorts) in a few hours to celebrate the handing over of Cybertruck keys to a selection of deposit-paying customers. Most manufacturers would probably do this at, say, the local dealership, with the potential for a few party poppers and a glass of non-alcoholic fizz. But Tesla is doing Tesla and holding an event that will be live-streamed to the entire world (kee


Machine learning projects are too time-consuming, according to developers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Half (48%) of developers believe machine learning projects are too time-consuming, according to new research from Civo. The study of more than 500 developers revealed that one-quarter (24%) spend 11-20 hours each month configuring ML. The same number of developers also abandon between 26-50% of projects. Civo says that, for many companies that are rapidly deploying ML, the amount of behind-the-sc


Biblia Latina, fragment.
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
Ms. France or southern Flanders, early fourteenth century. Written in dark brown ink in a regular Gothic hand; text in 2 columns of 50 lines. Decoration: 11-line initial P historiated with standing figures of the Virgin and six men (one with nimbus) in colors against burnished gold background, with full-length bar border sprouting into sprays of ivy leaves (including a small dragon figure), in g


Amazon CTO Werner Vogels on culturally aware LLMs, developer productivity and women’s health
20TechCrunch / 3h
By tradition, Amazon CTO Werner Vogels caps off the AWS re:Invent conference with his last-day keynote. A more recent tradition is that he also uses that day to publish his predictions for the coming year. This time around, I sat down with Vogels for a wide-ranging interview ahead of his keynote to delve a little […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Tech-enabled warehousing startup Huboo raises another $36.6M amid continued e-commerce growth
TechCrunch / 3h
When consumers switched to home deliveries and “digitized” their lifestyles during the pandemic, it led to a surge in e-commerce sales and thus, also, in the need for warehousing and shipping. But of course, most e-commerce businesses outsource this function. Amazon’s “Fulfilled By Amazon” (FBA) service has boomed on its own platform, but if you’re […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Cicadas Are So Loud, Fiber Optic Cables Can ‘Hear’ Them
98Wired / 4h
In 2021, scientists experimenting with fiber optics picked up a strange signal: the cacophony of cicadas. It could lead to a new way of monitoring insects.


The Best Video Doorbells of 2023
33How-To Geek / 4h
Video doorbells keep your home safe by monitoring your front door and sending instant alerts to your phone. This lets you respond immediately to someone or a package at your door. Here are our top picks for the best video doorbells.


General Motors to Slash Spending on Robotaxis After Disastrous Year
Futurism / 4h
Tired Out After years of hemorrhaging billions of dollars, General Motors is finally cutting back its spending on its autonomous vehicle division Cruise, The New York Times reports , which may be yet another nail in the coffin for what was not long ago considered a leader in self-driving technology. The past several months have marked a swift and disastrous reversal for the division. It was only


Here’s your reminder that Google is deleting inactive accounts tomorrow
21TechCrunch / 4h
As Google ramps up its security measures, the company is deleting inactive accounts that haven’t been touched for two years as a way of protecting users from security threats, such as identity theft, unwanted spam and scams. Starting tomorrow, December 1, Google is removing unattended accounts, including all photos, Drive documents, contacts, e-mails and calendar […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights


Yoast's new AI tool wants to speed up your SEO best practices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Getting the most out of your SEO optimization strategy could soon be a lot more intuitive thanks to a new release from Yoast. The WordPress plugin, owned by Newfold Digital, has unveiled an AI title and meta description generator, which leverages internal SEO knowledge to produce unique, high-quality titles and meta descriptions for every page. Using the capabilities of generative AI, Yoast's new


Use This Infrared Thermometer to Find Where Heat Is Escaping Your House
LifeHacker / 4h
When it’s cold outside and you’re paying to heat your home , you don’t want to feel a chill breeze whipping through your living room—especially if its source is a mystery. Perhaps you’ve already insulated your electrical outlets , installed weatherstripping around your windows and doors, and caulked all the holes , gaps, and cracks you could find, but still can’t detect the draft. While you can a


Everything You Need to Know About Grok, Elon Musk's Answer to ChatGPT
63LifeHacker / 4h
AI chatbots are suddenly a dime a dozen. Beyond the massively successful and overhyped options (like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard ), now Elon Musk's xAI is getting on on the action. Musk's AI company has released the first version of Grok, an AI chatbot that the SpaceX leader heralds as a more humorous and free-thought version of ChatGPT. But what exactly is Grok, is it worth paying to use



How a January trip to NYC can save you tons of money
The Points Guy / 4h
Thanksgiving week and its many sales may have come and gone, but it’s not too late to save on a winter trip to New York City (very) early next year. Once New Year’s Eve is over and Times Square clears out, the “City That Never Sleeps” actually becomes a little sleepy, making it the perfect time to visit. To help sweeten the deal, New York City Tourism and Conventions is back with its annual New Y


YouTube Music just rolled out its take on Spotify Wrapped – here's how to find it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
You wait all year for a music recap to come out, and then three drop at once: following on from Apple Music Replay 2023 , and Spotify Wrapped 2023 , we now have the YouTube Music Your Recap 2023 appearing on the devices of users (via 9to5Google ). To find it, open up the Android or iOS app for YouTube Music, tap your profile picture (top right), then pick Your Recap . If it's not there (or it sti


How to Use the DIR Command in Windows
100+How-To Geek / 4h
Run “dir” in Command Prompt to list all of the files and folders in the current directory. Dir also take special arguments to sort and select what kinds of files and folders are displayed. For example, “dir /h” will display hidden files.


Logitech's Litra Glow streamer light falls to a new low of $40
23Engadget / 4h
It's getting dark much too early, and that means a lot more time in movies or live streaming with a bright overhead light or frustrating shadows. Logitech's Litra Glow is a fantastic option for ensuring you look good on camera, and right now, it's at a new all-time low price. The light is down to $40 from $60 thanks to a 17 percent off sale and an additional $10 coupon applied at checkout. Logite


Sam Altman’s New Order Doesn’t Include OpenAI’s Chief Scientist
25Gizmodo / 4h
Sam Altman officially returned as CEO of OpenAI Wednesday, bringing back his party which includes Greg Brockman as President, Mira Murati as CTO, and new board members. OpenAI’s co-founder, former chairman, and chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, is not back yet, and his position at the company is yet to be determined. Read more...


Asus ROG Ally Z1 big price cut means it’s finally worth considering as a Steam Deck rival
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Those of you mulling a purchase of the Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld who’ve been waiting for the price to come down, well, heads up – this has happened. The ROG Ally is sold by Asus itself and Best Buy in the US, and while pricing hasn’t changed for the two versions in the Asus store – the ROG Ally Z1 remains $600, and the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is $700 – at Best Buy, both models have been knocked d


Dollar Tree confirms significant data breach
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
UPDATE: In a statement, a Dollar Tree spokesperson told TechRadar Pro, "Zeroed-In is a vendor that we and other companies use. They informed us that they identified a security incident, and they provided notice of the incident to current and former employees." Retail giant Dollar Tree has become the latest victim in a long list of supply-chain attacks. In a data breach notification filed with the


Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
The tech giant will start deleting accounts that are not being used.


How to Undervolt Your Laptop So It Runs Cooler, Faster, and Longer
How-To Geek / 4h
Does your laptop get scorching hot after running for a couple of hours? One proven way to reduce how much heat your laptop generates is to limit its power by undervolting it.


World of Hyatt announces major changes to Milestone Rewards, Guest of Honor and more
66The Points Guy / 4h
Hyatt hosted the writer in Chicago for meetings about changes made to its program and provided a complimentary two-night stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago. The opinions expressed in this story are entirely the author’s and weren’t subject to review by Hyatt. World of Hyatt just announced several changes it’s making to its loyalty program that will go into effect in 2024. I’m always nervous when a lo


Last chance: 30% off select Southwest flights
22The Points Guy / 4h
If you are dreaming of a winter getaway, you only have one day left to take advantage of Southwest Airlines’ big Cyber Monday sale. You can get 30% off base fairs if you book by Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, for travel beginning Jan. 9, 2024. This 30% discount applies to select flights purchased with either cash or points. Just use code CYBER30 when booking. This deal has different travel dates based


One year later, ChatGPT is still alive and kicking
47TechCrunch / 4h
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s viral AI chatbot, turns one today. A year ago, OpenAI released ChatGPT as a “low-key research preview” — reportedly spurred in part by an intense rivalry with AI startup Anthropic. The goal, OpenAI leadership told the OpenAI rank-and-file at the time, was to gather more data on how people use and interact with […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


As Google Drive struggles with missing files bug, it redesigns its homepage to find files faster
TechCrunch / 4h
Google Drive is rolling out a new homepage that aims to make it easier and faster for you to find files, even as the company is facing an issue that saw files go missing from users’ drives. Google has acknowledged the problem and expects a solution within the next few days. The cloud storage service is […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Most People Globally Support ‘Whatever It Takes’ to Limit Climate Change
Gizmodo / 4h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...


Hyatt Transforming Elite Benefits For 2024: What You Need To Know
View from the Wing / 4h
World of Hyatt is making changes to elite benefits for 2024, and they are mostly good. All awards like upgrades and free nights become transferable, and more benefit choices are being added as members stay every 10 nights. It'll be possible to confirm a suite and try out top tier benefits after fewer nights, while their Guest Of Honor benefit will be more flexible - but no longer unlimited. Conti


How OpenAI's ChatGPT has changed the world in just a year
29Engadget / 4h
Over the course of two months from its debut in November 2022, ChatGPT exploded in popularity, from niche online curio to 100 million monthly active users — the fastest user base growth in the history of the Internet . In less than a year, it has earned the backing of Silicon Valley’s biggest firms, and been shoehorned into myriad applications from academia and the arts to marketing, medicine, ga


World Of Hyatt Improves Milestone Rewards, Guest Of Honor
One Mile at a Time / 4h
As of January 1, 2024, major changes are coming to the World of Hyatt program ( find the new terms & conditions here ). We’ve seen loyalty program devaluation after loyalty program devaluation (hi, Delta SkyMiles!), and we’re probably all a bit jaded at this point. Well, here’s some good news — you can let your guard down, because I’d consider these World of Hyatt changes to be genuinely positive


View of Chrysler cars on ice-encrusted ship “City of Bangor” in the aftermath of shipwreck. The City…
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
View of Chrysler cars on ice-encrusted ship “City of Bangor” in the aftermath of shipwreck. The City of Bangor came ashore at Keweenaw Point, carrying Chrysler and Whippet cars. Printed on front: “Wreck of the Bangor.” Handwritten on back: “Chrysler cars. Bangor shipwreck. Came ashore at Keweenaw Point, November 30, 1926. Carried Chrysler & Whippet automobiles.” National Automotive History Collec


Kognitos raises $20M to help businesses automate back-office processes
TechCrunch / 4h
Businesses will never not (forgive the double negative) push to improve efficiency. It’s their commercial imperative. Sometimes, that takes the form of budget cuts. Other times, it’s more drastic — e.g. layoffs or hiring freezes. But Binny Gill, the co-founder of Kognitos, makes the case that companies can have their cake and eat it too […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


Harvard Scientist Planning New Expedition to Hunt for Bigger Chunks of Possible Alien Spacecraft
Futurism / 4h
In January 2014, a three-foot meteor screamed through our atmosphere at the blistering speed of 134,200 mph and crash-landed somewhere in Papua New Guinea. Since then, the event has acquired mythic proportions, especially after American military officials confirmed that it almost certainly came from outside our solar system . Avi Loeb, one of the most prominent alien hunters in recent years and a



Netflix's Obliterated is getting obliterated by critics – watch these 4 action comedies instead
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Netflix action comedy series Obliterated , about a special forces team who have to save Las Vegas while being completely intoxicated, isn't getting great reviews since its debut on the best streaming service . While Collider is a rare positive voice, saying it's a filthy and fun action comedy, The Guardian says it's so bad you're hoping the bad guys nuke the heroes, giving it just one out of


Taika Waititi made a short film about Apple's Personal Voice accessibility feature, and it'll make you cry
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
You might watch Apple's new short film, The Lost Voice , scratching your head, wondering what this enchanting visual tale of a little girl and a giant furry forest creature has to do with International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and with Apple technology for that matter. Stick around until the end of this Taika Waititi-directed clip, though, and you will understand, and probably cry a litt


Disinformation Is Big Challenge as COP28 Opens in Dubai
24NYT > Technology / 4h
Online influencers, fossil fuel companies and some of the countries attending COP28 have nourished a feedback loop of falsehoods.


3 Ways to Find Android Games with Controller Support
How-To Geek / 5h
There are many games for Android with controller support, but they aren't easy to find. Google Play doesn't offer a filter to help you search, either in the app or on the web. What is a mobile game-lover with a physical controller to do?


FDA warns chemical company not to mix brake cleaner into hand sanitizer
27Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jena Ardell ) A chemical manufacturing facility in Wisconsin has drawn the ire of the Food and Drug Administration for making hand sanitizer with the same equipment it uses to make products with toxic industrial solvents and chemicals, such as automotive brake parts cleaner. The practice is a clear violation of manufacturing standards and could lead to harmful cros


Norwegian Cruise Line ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list
41The Points Guy / 5h
Are you looking for the most megaresort-like, activity-packed Norwegian Cruise Line ships at sea? If so, you’ll want to get on one of the biggest Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The biggest Norwegian Cruise Line ships are, almost by definition, the Norwegian Cruise Line ships with the most “stuff” — the most pools, waterslides and other deck-top attractions ( even go-kart tracks ), as well as the mo


Suspected Iranian cyberattack on key US infrastructure probed by security agency
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A US water treatment facility has been breached by hackers exploiting the poor default security measures of Unitronic programmable logic controllers (PLCs). PLCs were confirmed as the source of the breach by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), but the agency stated that the hackers had not affected the water within the facility. The PLCs targeted by the hackers are usually resp


South Korea to launch digital currency pilot with 100,000 residents next year
TechCrunch / 5h
The Bank of Korea (BOK) rolled out details on its pilot program for its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), stating that 100,000 selected Korean citizens will join the trial in the fourth quarter of next year. The participants will be able to buy goods with tokens in the form of CBDC issued by commercial […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Meta to finally launch Threads in Europe, report says
Mashable / 5h
Meta's social media app Threads has one massive drawback compared to its chief competitor, X (formerly Twitter): It's not available in Europe. The likely reason why Threads, which launched in July 2023 , has never become a truly global app is Meta's friction with the European Union, whose regulators don't particularly like Meta's habit of taking EU users' data overseas and processing it there. Be


Bluetooth devices could soon face a whole new level of security threats
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Researchers have found a way to wiggle their way between two endpoints communicating via Bluetooth, giving them the opportunity to mount device impersonation or man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks. The technique was discovered by cybersecurity researchers at Eurecom, BleepingComputer reports. They found two flaws that can compromise the secrecy of a Bluetooth session, and six possible attack scenari


How to Remove Bing Chat Copilot Button in Microsoft Edge
100+How-To Geek / 5h
As promised , Microsoft added the new Bing AI Chat to Edge. The Bing Chat "Copilot" icon lives in the top right corner of the Edge browser window, and Microsoft annoyingly made it present by default. We'll show you how to turn it off.


OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss
63BBC News - Technology / 5h
Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries.


How to Use Audio Message Transcriptions in iOS 17
LifeHacker / 5h
The latest major software update for iPhone, iOS 17, ushered in a number of new features including Contact Posters and StandBy . One feature that might have been overlooked is the addition of audio message transcriptions built into iMessage. Audio messages have been a part of iMessage for a number of years and are a quick and easy way to send info to someone on the fly, or when a message is too l


The Download: abandoning carbon offsets, and creating new materials
MIT Technology Review / 5h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The University of California has all but dropped carbon offsets—and thinks you should, too In the fall of 2018, the University of California tasked a team of researchers with identifying projects from which it could confidently purchase carbon offsets that wou


External Storage: Should I Buy an HDD or an SSD?
How-To Geek / 5h
Solid-state drives (SSDs) are an easy way to speed up old computers. For external storage, however, their faster transfer rates may not matter much against hard disk drives (HDDs). Here are a few factors to consider before deciding.


My First Minute Suites Airport “Lounge” Experience
One Mile at a Time / 5h
I realize I’m way late to this party, but I just used an airport Minute Suites private room for the first time. I can’t decide whether I just found the whole thing pointless, whether I’d do it again, or both… The basics of Minute Suites airport retreats For those not familiar, Minute Suites offers private “retreats” at around a dozen airports in the United States. Minute Suites locations are all


From our stacks: Illustration from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. With Wood Engravings by Fritz…
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
From our stacks: Illustration from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. With Wood Engravings by Fritz Eichenberg. New York: Random House, 1943.


6 Best Radios (2023): Portable, Stylish, For Emergencies
Wired / 5h
Tune into your AM/FM stations in style with these WIRED-approved radio sets.


Coffee Lovers, It’s Time to Stop Using K-Cups
Wired / 5h
This week, we talk with our resident kitchen expert about coffee: The best ways to make it, what gear to buy, and what to avoid.


SpaceX Starship, a Future Moon Base, and More Top Spaceflight Images From November
Gizmodo / 5h
As we turn the page on November, let’s embark on a visual journey through the stars and beyond, revisiting the intriguing and groundbreaking moments that defined the past month in space exploration. Read more...



Rental Car Company Files False Police Report, Blames Customers When They’re Arrested [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 5h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


Final warning: it’s your last chance to save your old Gmail account from deletion
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Got an old Gmail account that you set up a while ago but have forgotten about? It could be worth tracking it down and signing in, because Google will start deleting inactive Gmail accounts from tomorrow, December 1. Google first announced that it was changing its "inactive account policies" back in May, stating that "if a Google Account has not been used or signed into for at least two years, we


Sinbad crypto mixer used by North Korean Lazarus Group seized by US government
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Sinbad cryptocurrency mixing service has been sanctioned by the US government in an effort to restrict the money laundering abilities of the North Korean Lazarus group. The Lazarus group, a cybercriminal enterprise sponsored by the North Korean regime, is responsible for a number of malicious cyber attacks, including the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack, and the 2022 Horizon Bridge attack that


The US government is no longer briefing Meta about foreign influence campaigns
Engadget / 5h
As Meta gears up for the 2024 election, the company is grappling with a new challenge that could slow its efforts to combat foreign attempts at election interference. US government agencies have stopped sharing information with the company’s security researchers about covert influence operations on its platform. Meta says that as of July, the government has “paused” briefings related to foreign e


How to Add Comments to Folders on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 5h
If you want to organize your files and folders, Windows offers many options. But did you know you can add comments to folders on Windows 11? It's a great way to mark important files to help them stand out, and avoids the need to give your folders lengthy names. Here's how to do it.


Threads may finally launch in Europe in December
Engadget / 6h
Meta has decided to play ball with the European Union's online services regulations in order to bring Threads to its member countries. According to The Wall Street Journal , Meta will make Threads available across Europe in December and, in compliance with EU policies, allow users to access the platform without needing to create a profile. Threads first launched to most of the world in July as an


Dark Souls: The Board Game - The Sunless City is a new tabletop dungeon crawler
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you’re a fan of Dark Souls and want to try experiencing FromSoftware’s brutal role-playing game in a whole new way, then Steamforged Games' newly announced Dark Souls: The Board Game - The Sunless Cit y might be for you. It’s set to release on February 14, 2024, so that’s Valentine’s Day sorted. Depending on how into your tabletop games you are, you might know that Dark Souls: The Board Game f


NomuPay, formed out of Wirecard’s ashes, acquires Total Processing for tooling and customer service
22TechCrunch / 6h
NomuPay — the payments startup that was formed out of some of the healthier pieces of the dramatically failed fintech Wirecard — has made an acquisition as it continues on its trajectory of better economies of scale. It has picked up Total Processing, a startup out of Manchester that builds payment processing solutions for functions […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl


The Grand Tour’s race is run as Prime Video series films its final episode
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Grand Tour , Amazon's spinoff series from the BBC TV show Top Gear , has finally run out of road. The streamer has filmed the show's final episode featuring the terrible trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. But while it's the end of the show for now – it never quite made our best Prime Video series list in the end – it might not be the end of the three men's grumpy adventur


Many SMBs want to improve hybrid working with tech in 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
New research from Slack focusing on improving productivity in the workplace has found that many businesses are continuing to struggle with hybrid work , indicating that a major tech overhaul may be needed to ensure future success. The past three years have fundamentally changed the way many of us work, and one in three (34%) UK SMEs now recognize flexibility to embrace new ways of working as thei


Please, commuters: activate this time-saving iPhone setting before you travel tomorrow
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a morning person. Waking up at the crack of dawn to commute through Central London is a challenge at the best of times, but it's a particularly unforgiving experience in winter, when the sun ascends more slowly than a geriatric mountaineer and Jack Frost pays regular visits to anything outdoors. You’ll forgive me, then, for being more irritable than usual b


Meta reportedly set to launch Threads in the EU next month
21TechCrunch / 6h
Since its launch in July, Meta’s text-based social network Threads has gained many features, but a major missing part in the puzzle has been the app’s availability in the EU. The company, however, could launch the platform in the EU next month, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report notes that to comply with […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Is sexting right away on a dating app a red flag?
Mashable / 6h
OK, real talk. Is it a red flag if someone tries to start sexting really soon after you start talking? This writer did a Twitter poll of 96 people asking this question, with results finding that 67.4 percent of people answered "Yes" and 32.6 said "No." While this is a small sample size, it does indicate this is worth examining. This question may prove especially complicated for women, femmes, and


'Taskmaster' is getting a Meta Quest VR game spinoff
Mashable / 6h
Taskmaster , the UK comedy series that sees celebrities earning points as they complete a series of amusingly ridiculous tasks, is getting a VR game spinoff. Taskmaster VR will be a virtual reality game that sees players taking on the role of contestant. There's no release date yet, but it's "coming soon" to Meta Quest and Steam. SEE ALSO: Meta Quest 3 review: Read this before you even think abou


MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 scores a win as the best laptop ever for watching videos and music playback
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The new MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 Pro chip has been declared by DxOMark as the best laptop ever for its screen, camera, and speaker setup – and a top performer for watching videos and listening to music as a result. DxOMark, a well-known site for assessments of cameras (plus displays and speakers) – mostly dealing with smartphones, but also laptops – gave the highest rating ever to this new App


The Morning After: Google plans to delete your old inactive accounts starting tomorrow
35Engadget / 6h
Starting December 1, 2023 (that’s tomorrow), Google will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years . The company says it's doing so for privacy reasons: “If an account hasn’t been used for an extended period of time, it is more likely to be compromised,” Google noted in May 2023 . “This is because forgotten or unattended accounts often rely on old or re-used passwords


My long quest to revive a ’90s Windows gaming cult classic
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The elusive, addictive gameplay that has been haunting my dreams for years. As 2023 draws to a close—and as we start to finalize our Game of the Year contenders—I really should be catching up on the embarrassingly long list of great recent releases that I haven't put enough time into this year. Instead, over the last few days, I've found myself once again hooked on a simple, addictive, and utterl


What’s up with Tesla’s Cybertruck? Everything to know about much-hyped electric pickup
25TechCrunch / 6h
Tesla is moving forward with the long-awaited launch of its Cybertruck electric pickup. The boxy vehicle is Tesla’s first new model since 2020, when it started delivering the Model Y. Yet, Cybertruck’s initial debut predates that moment; Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off an early version of the pickup at a memorable 2019 event, when […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to watch PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted is set to take place today (November 30), taking a look at the most exciting future PC games and featuring a whole host of exciting trailers and announcements for upcoming games . Don’t want to miss out? Here’s everything you need to know. How to watch the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Starting at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET (or 5am AEDT on December 1), view



The CDC's Gun Violence Research Is in Danger
36Wired / 6h
In a year pocked with fights over US government funding, Republicans are quietly trying to strip the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of its ability to research gun violence.


Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah Is Reimagining Cancer Care
25Wired / 6h
All but raised in oncology wards, Dr. Subbiah is on a mission to make cancer care work for everyone, including those usually overlooked.


Zubale bags new capital for software to help retailers scale e-commerce in Latin America
TechCrunch / 6h
The new investment will be deployed into growing Zubale's three e-commerce productivity offerings, continued product development and strategies to consolidate its presence in Mexico and Brazil. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Remember Seth MacFarlane’s Ted? It’s getting a spicy high-school prequel series on Peacock
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Seth MacFarlane has good news for fans of Ted, the foul-mouthed star of his comedy movie Ted and Ted 2 : a brand new series featuring the bilious bear is set to start streaming on Peacock from January 11. The show is set before the first film, in 1993, with Ted the bear and his best friend John trying to deal with everything that high school throws at them. It's set between the two timescales of


The Okta data breach just keeps getting worse
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The data breach Okta suffered earlier this month turned out to be a lot bigger than initially thought. In early November, the identity and access management company reported that a threat actor managed to access files inside its customer support system. There, they stole HAR files which contained cookies and session tokens, which allowed them to bypass login credentials and multi-factor authentic


Proton Pass users now have even more ways to protect their digital privacy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
As of November 30, 2023, Proton's new password manager tool gives users even more ways to protect their digital privacy. In addition to encrypting passwords, logins, private notes, financial details, and even metadata, anyone subscribed to the Proton Pass Plus plan can enroll in the provider's exclusive protection program for users at higher risk of cyberattacks. The Swiss company—also behind the


What do we owe our online dating matches?
Mashable / 7h
This year I experienced getting ghosted for the first time. As my two double texts sat unanswered, I felt a wash of embarrassment, and anger, to later only cringe at the depth of my reaction. My emotion stemmed from feeling jilted. I felt like I deserved a respectful interaction, not waiting for three dots to appear that never will. I couldn’t help but wonder if the roles were reversed, would I l


Cybersecurity training is missing essential information for business users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
New research from Sharp has revealed that employee error is considered to be a bigger cybersecurity risk than industry attacks and a lack of security cover, but it might not actually be their fault. According to the report, key areas like phishing and data loss aren’t covered in IT training for many SMEs. Sharp also found that cybersecurity progress has not caught on with increasingly popular hyb


This Windows app could soon let you use your phone as a webcam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Right now, there’s no need to use one of the best webcams to record yourself in video calls and meetings, as there are plenty of third-party apps that let you use your phone as a webcam. Even Apple has got in on the act with its Continuity Camera system, and it now seems that Microsoft also wants a slice of the pie. According to Android Authority , Microsoft is working on adding this functionalit


The University of California has all but dropped carbon offsets—and thinks you should, too
41MIT Technology Review / 7h
In the fall of 2018, the University of California (UC) tasked a team of researchers with identifying tree planting or similar projects from which it could confidently purchase carbon offsets that would reliably cancel out greenhouse gas emissions across its campuses. The researchers found next to nothing. “We took a look across the whole market and did deeper dives into project types we thought w


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 could both get major screen upgrades
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
While many of the leaks around the Samsung Galaxy S24 line have been disappointing, things are sounding potentially more positive for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 , particularly when it comes to their cover screens. According to Ross Young (a leaker with a decent track record) posting on X, these two upcoming foldable phones will both have larger cover screens than


Meta, X, TikTok, Snap and Discord CEOs will testify before the Senate over online child safety
Engadget / 7h
Social media's negative impact on children's and young adults' mental health has been a growing cause of concern for parents and lawmakers. Now, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X are set to testify in front of the US Senate Judiciary Committee on "their failure to protect children online." Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew are willing participants. Snap CEO Evan Spi


Inside India’s Gargantuan Mission to Clean the Ganges River
30Wired / 7h
The Ganges river is one of the world’s most sacred waterways—and one of its most polluted. To restore it, India is undertaking one of the biggest engineering programs in the history of sanitation.


Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Review: Minimal MagSafe Made For StandBy
How-To Geek / 8h
Not all multi-device chargers are created equal. Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 adds clever functionality to its petite size, making it a truly stunning option. Its 15W MagSafe charger tilts up to 70 degrees so it can accommodate the right angle for StandBy mode in iOS 17. It may only charge two devices at once, but what it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in utility and personality.


Samsung Galaxy S24 line could get a price freeze, but less RAM than we'd hoped
23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series – including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – are sure to be high-end phones, but they might not be quite as high-end as we’d hoped, even in the case of the flagship Ultra model. This could be mostly due to the RAM amounts, which according to leaker @UniverseIce will be 8GB in the case of the standard Samsung Galaxy S24, with both 8GB and 12G


As Temu shakes up global ecommerce, PDD nears overtaking Alibaba
56TechCrunch / 8h
PDD, the firm behind the fast-growing shopping app Temu, is shaking up China’s Big Tech club. On Thursday, news of Alibaba’s market cap sliding under that of PDD made headlines all over the Chinese internet. This development marked a historic shift in China’s e-commerce space, where for years Alibaba had held the crown jewel. Now […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Destiny 2 players will no longer be able to access the $15 starter pack thanks to one pay-to-win item
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Destiny 2 has waved goodbye to one of its most controversial starter packs just a day after the new season begins. The new Destiny 2 starter pack in question was $15 and contained exotic items. While these items aren't exactly meta-defining, they are meant to be higher-rated than the usual weaponry players would start with. There's also a chance that these weapons could quickly become meta and ve


Grand Theft Auto Trilogy joins Netflix's game library
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will be arriving on Netflix's subscription service on December 14. The anthology will be available to Netflix users on the App Store, Google Play, and the Netflix mobile app. Originally launched on PC and consoles back in 2021 , The Definitive Edition includes Grand Theft Auto 3 , Grand Theft Auto: Vice City , and Grand Theft Auto: San Andrea


Check your Windows 11 Start menu for an HP app that’s mysteriously installing itself without permission
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Windows 11 and Windows 10 users are reportedly experiencing a puzzling situation whereby an unwanted HP app is being installed on their systems without their knowledge. Windows Latest flagged up this rather peculiar problem that affected the writer’s PC, as well as others according to reports. The application in question is HP Smart, and we’re told it’s being errantly installed from the Microsoft



Get cheap restaurant waste with this app — see why it's a 2023 Apple App Store winner
Mashable / 8h
Did you know that restaurants waste a whopping 11.4 billion tons of food each year? Such a shame. Instead of being dumped into a landfill, they should be in our bellies. The folks behind the "Too Good to Go" agree. This app lets you grab a surprise bag of food waste from a local restaurant — and it's dirt cheap, too. With Too Good to Go, we all win. Restaurants make some extra cash from garbage-b


Boost your knowledge of Excel, VBA, and more for $20
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: As of November 30, get this Complete Excel, VBA, and Data Science Certification Training Bundle for $19.97 — that's 95% off. Great holiday gifts come in all forms, and if someone on your list is into data science or is looking to pursue a new field, a learning bundle they can use anytime and anywhere could be a win. Packed with 13 courses and filled with 52 hours of informative instruction


Get an Apple Watch band with built-in charger for $40
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: As of November 30, get the PowerBand Apple Watch Band with Built-In MagSafe Charger for just $39.99 — a 20% discount. If you're looking for the convenience of juicing your Apple Watch up when you're not at home, the PowerBand offers a nifty solution. It's a strap that is compatible with the entire Apple Watch line and packs a built-in MagSafe magnetic wireless charger — so you can easily c


Extended Cyber Monday deal: This $35 portable wireless charger can cater to 3 devices at once
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Through Dec. 3, get this multi-device wireless charger for only $34.97 — that's 70% off. Portable chargers are ever-reliable tools that help you stay connected while you're on the move. But most of them only cater to a single device. If they can accommodate multiple devices, an additional cable is often needed, which can be quite a nuisance if you value portability. This multi-device wirel


Stay protected online with a FastestVPN PRO Plan for $30
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: As of November 30, get a FasterVPN PRO plan for 15 devices for just $29.97. With so much of your life entangled in the intricate webs of the internet, it's only natural to want to protect your privacy. Enlisting the help of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can do just that. It acts as a shield against your info being compromised. VPNs also offer the bonus of giving you unrestricted access t


How to help your son navigate the manosphere
Mashable / 8h
Gary Barker believes parents are inadvertently ceding too much ground to digital culture influencers who may not have their sons' best interests at heart. As the president and CEO of the nonprofit think tank Equimundo , which promotes gender equality, Barker spends much of his time thinking about this problem. Some of what young boys encounter online can be purely engaging, fun, and confidence-bu


Xbox's November update adds new compact UI for Windows devices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Xbox has revealed what's coming in its November update, and there's quite a few meaningful changes arriving. The leading feature is the new compact UI added to all Windows devices. As the official Xbox blog post explains, Compact mode is designed to give players on smaller monitors and screens - such as the Asus ROG Ally - a better user interface experience overall. To enable Compact mode, player


Xbox wants to bring Game Pass and ‘first-party experiences’ to Nintendo and PlayStation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Xbox’s chief financial officer, Tim Stuart, has been speaking about the company’s future goals, including its "mission" to eventually bring its subscription service, Xbox Game Pass , to “every screen that can play games.” That includes devices from rival companies, like the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. According to GameSpot , Stuart mentioned this while speaking at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit


Two great soulslike shooters have suddenly appeared on Xbox Game Pass
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Two fantastic soulslike third-person shooters are now seemingly available as part of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription, despite the lack of an official announcement from either Microsoft or publisher Gearbox Publishing. A cursory glance at the Xbox store pages for Remnant: From the Ashes and its recent sequel Remnant 2 will show you that both games are currently available to


United Auto Workers seeks to unionize Tesla, BMW and other carmakers
Engadget / 8h
Fresh off successful contract negotiations with Ford, GM and Stellantis, the United Auto Workers (UAW) is seeking to unionize 150,000 workers across 13 automakers including Tesla, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Hyundai, it announced . "To all the autoworkers out there working without the benefits of a union: now it’s your turn," said UAW president Shawn Fain. The UAW said the organizing drive covers "mor


Tesla Plans to Begin Delivery of the Cybertruck Today
37NYT > Technology / 8h
Two years behind schedule, the electric model has an unusual design that sets it apart from rival pickups, which could limit its sales.


'ted' prequel trailer teases a sweary, awkward trip through high school in the '90s
20Mashable / 9h
The world's sweariest teddy bear returns in Peacock's trailer for ted , Seth Macfarlane's 1990s set prequel to the comedy movie franchise. The series sees 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder) bringing his stuffed friend (voiced by Macfarlane) to high school with him at the insistence of his parents, with the end results being the expectedly high number of jokes about sex, drugs, and masturba


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 30
Mashable / 10h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


US Loses Fourth Osprey Tiltrotor Aircraft In Less Than Two Years
Next Big Future / 10h
A Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey of the US Air Force (USAF) has crashed in Japanese waters. On 29 November US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) said the CV-22B Osprey from the 353rd Special Operations Wing was involved in the mishap. The aircraft was performing a routine training mission off the shore of Yakushima Island, ... Read more


Millions of Materials from DeepMind Deep Learning and an Robotic Lab Accelerates Synthesis of Novel Materials
Next Big Future / 10h
DeepMind has shared the discovery of 2.2 million new crystals – equivalent to nearly 800 years’ worth of knowledge. They introduce Graph Networks for Materials Exploration (GNoME), a new deep learning tool that dramatically increases the speed and efficiency of discovery by predicting the stability of new materials. Nature – Scaling deep learning for materials ... Read more


'Night Swim' trailer turns Marco Polo into swimming pool horror
Mashable / 11h
A new trailer for Night Swim has arrived, putting a horror spin on the classic swimming pool game Marco Polo. Produced by M3GAN 's James Wan and Jason Blum, Night Swim follows a family of four who move in to a new home with an old swimming pool. Some work needs to be done to get the swimming pool in working order, as it hadn't been used in 15 years, but soon the Waller family is ready to host sum


Elon Musk tells Twitter/X advertisers to 'f**k yourself,' but admits it will die without them
200+Mashable / 11h
Elon Musk 's hubris was on full display again today, with the Twitter/X CEO explicitly telling big advertisers such as Disney to "go fuck yourself" while simultaneously stating the company would die without them. That probably wasn't the smartest business decision if he was concerned about ensuring the social media platform survives . Musk took the stage at The New York Times ' DealBook Summit on


It’s official: Evernote will restrict free users to 50 notes
20TechCrunch / 12h
Days after Evernote started testing a free plan with access to only one notebook and 50 notes with limited users, the company has now made this its new default free plan. The notetaking app said that this change will be applicable for all new and existing free users starting December 4. In a post on […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Sorkin Interview Has Many Important Insights into Elon Musk
Next Big Future / 12h
Sorkin interviewed Elon Musk. The most important points were: The Large Language Model AIs have all been trained on copyrighted data. We will reach ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence, AI able to do innovative science, discover new technology and perform innovative physics and be better than most people at nearly all things within 3 years). This ... Read more


Robinhood brings its stock-trading platform to the U.K., its first international market
TechCrunch / 12h
We knew it was coming, but stock-trading platform Robinhood is finally open for business in the U.K. — its first international market since debuting in the U.S. more than a decade ago. Robinhood is granting early access to the app starting today for those who join the waitlist, with things gradually opening up