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Starship’s Next Launch Could Be Just Two Weeks Away
2KWired / 2h
The SpaceX rocket will launch during the late afternoon so its descent into the Indian Ocean is visible.
Jimmy Kimmel has a brutal response to Elon Musk calling him a 'propaganda puppet'
43Mashable / 2h
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Elon Musk calling him a "propaganda puppet".
Engadget Podcast: Reviewing the PS5 Pro and Apple’s M4 Macs
Engadget / 35min
In this episode, Devindra and producer Ben Ellman recover from the election by discussing our final thoughts on the PlayStation 5 Pro, as well as Apple’s M4 Mac mini (so cute, so powerful!) and new MacBook Pros. The M4 chip is a solid upgrade, but the M4 Pro is shockingly fast (so much so that it outscored every other system we reviewed this year in Geekbench). Listen below or subscribe on your p
The 10 Best No Annual Fee Credit Cards
35One Mile at a Time / now
People have all kinds of different strategies when it comes to picking credit cards. While I think there’s a lot of value in getting a card with an annual fee, I know many people are simply opposed to cards with annual fees. In this post I wanted to take a look at what I consider to be the most rewarding no annual fee credit cards, including both personal and business options. If you are willing
Forced To Pay $62 For Carry-On That Fit The Sizer—Millions Watch Passenger’s Showdown With Airline Over ‘Absurd’ Policy
View from the Wing / 6min
A 27-year-old flying from Manchester Airport in the U.K. to Lisbon was wrongfully charged $62 (£48) for a carry-on bag even though it fit in his airline's baggage sizer at the gate. He recorded video about the incident that's been viewed over 5 million times. Continue reading ...
Target Circle members can get 15% off Fandango gift cards
Mashable / 7min
15% OFF: As of Nov. 8, . Opens in a new window Credit: Fandango Target Circle Members: Get 15% Off Fandango Gift Cards This time of year is all about excellent deals. Target, in particular, is already dropping early Black Friday deals for shoppers to enjoy. If you're part of their Target Circle program (and if not, it's free to join ), you can score even more discounts. One of our favorites at t
OpenAI wins first round against Raw Story and AlterNet copyright case
Engadget / 11min
OpenAI is facing multiple lawsuits over its use of several publications' and books' content to train its large language models without explicit permission or proper compensation. A judge has just dismissed one of them. New York federal judge Colleen McMahon has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Raw Story and AlterNet , which accused the company of using their materials for AI training without consen
5 Little Known Features of systemd Timers
How-To Geek / 12min
Linuxs systemd timers boast a rich and sophisticated set of features. The basic features handle most common scenarios, but you might be missing out on some cool functionality like these little-known options.
From our vertical files: “Cass Technical High School Harp Ensemble, Detroit, Michigan. Laurietta…
Music, Arts & Literature / 12min
From our vertical files: “Cass Technical High School Harp Ensemble, Detroit, Michigan. Laurietta Kenk, Director.” n.d.
Google is testing interactive voice searches with results that update in real time
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
A new Android search experience is in testing Results are updated in real time from voice inputs There's no indication when the feature may launch With the rise of generative AI bots , it feels like Google's dominance in web search is under serious threat for the first time in a long time, but Google itself is busy testing new features to help users find information faster. As spotted by well-kno
The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s M4 Mac mini
Engadget / 22min
Apple’s even tinier Mac mini is here — with M4 power. It’s also more affordable than ever and better value. It won’t shock you to hear the M4 Pro is very fast, but the Mac mini comes with 16 gigs of RAM as standard too. Engadget The base Mac mini has an M4 chip sports a 10-core CPU (four high-performance cores and six high efficiency), a 10-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. For $1,399, you ca
Rocket Report: Australia says yes to the launch; Russia delivers for Iran
Ars Technica - All content / 23min
Welcome to Edition 7.19 of the Rocket Report! Okay, we get it. We received more submissions from our readers on Australia's approval of a launch permit for Gilmour Space than we've received on any other news story in recent memory. Thank you for your submissions as global rocket activity continues apace. We'll cover Gilmour in more detail as they get closer to launch. There will be no Rocket Repo
Nokia confirms data breach leaked third-party code, but its data is safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
Nokia investigation confirms cyberattack with a third party The company says its own data is secure It will continue to monitor the situation Nokia has confirmed a recent data breach did indeed happen, but did not affect its own internal data. The telecoms giant said it had completed its initial investigation into the incident, confirming that a breach had occured, but that its systems, and data,
Led by a founder who sold a video startup to Apple, Panjaya uses deepfake techniques to bite into video dubbing
TechCrunch / 28min
There’s a big opportunity for generative AI in the world of translation, and a startup called Panjaya is taking the concept to the next level: a hyperrealistic, gen AI-based dubbing tool for videos that re-creates a person’s original voice speaking the new language, with the video and the speaker’s physical movements automatically modifying to match […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
This Bose Soundbar Is at a Record Low Price on Amazon, Just Like Last Year’s Black Friday
Gizmodo / 29min
This is one of our top picks for early Black Friday.
BOOKED: I’m Flying To Africa On Some Fun Airlines!
One Mile at a Time / 30min
Several days ago, I shared how I’d be traveling to Paris this week , and intended to fly Emirates’ A380 business class on the outbound, and British Airways’ 777 business class on the return. I mentioned how I was hoping to add a little side trip to Africa, and I’ve now been able to make that work! I’m already in Europe, as I completed my Emirates A380 business class flight , but I’ve completely c
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is coming to PS5 with PS5 Pro support at launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 42min
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will release on PS5 in December Two editions are up for pre-order now The game first launched on PC in 2022, followed by Xbox Series X and S in 2023 Horde survival co-op game Warhammer 40,000 Darktide is finally coming to PlayStation 5 , more than two years after it first launched on PC and over a year since its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S debut. The game is availab
TikTok's new feature lets you share from Spotify and Apple Music
Mashable / 45min
TikTok will now let you share songs directly from Apple Music and Spotify to the platform. Announced by the company on Thursday, the new "Share to TikTok" feature gives users of music streaming platforms the ability to share tracks, podcasts, or even audiobooks straight to TikTok. The option to "Share to TikTok" will now appear when you go to share a song or album on Spotify or Apple Music. You c
Movie lovers can score 50% off The Criterion Collection at Barnes and Noble
Mashable / 45min
50% OFF: As of Nov. 8, The Criterion Collection is 50% off at Barnes and Noble . This sale runs until Dec. 2. Opens in a new window Credit: The Criterion Collection The Criterion Collection 50% off at Barnes and Noble It's a fantastic time of year to be a movie fan. Not just for the Black Friday shopping event , which usually offers some great 4K and Blu-ray discounts, but also for the big Criter
Apple’s AirTags Are Back In Stock, And Amazon Is Slashing Prices Just Like Last Year’s Black Friday
Gizmodo / 47min
It's the ultimate tool for locating your items.
Alien: Romulus gets a Hulu release date but there's still no word on when it's coming to Disney Plus
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
Alien: Romulus is coming to Hulu in November However, there's no word about an international release on Disney Plus Many of the other Alien titles including the original are already on Disney Plus Alien: Romulus is heading to Hulu on November 21, so US audiences will soon be able to stream the latest in the sci-fi franchise in the comfort of their own homes. But so far, it only has a US home stre
Forget The Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge 6 And Versa 4 at 40% Off For Early Black Friday on Amazon
Gizmodo / 53min
Fitbit's activity tracker and smartwatch hit all-time low prices before Black Friday.
Intel Battlemage rumored for December – could new budget GPUs win over gamers neglected by Nvidia and save the Arc brand?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Leaker claims Intel Battlemage desktop GPUs are arriving in December Previous rumors have suggested an early 2025 launch, though Intel may want to step up to get ahead of AMD and Nvidia’s CES launches Intel could spring new budget GPUs on us in the form of the initial 2nd-generation Arc graphics cards, known as Battlemage, as soon as December. VideoCardz picked up on a fresh rumor about the Battl
How we test vacuum cleaners
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
As part of our small appliances coverage on TechRadar, we review dozens of different vacuum cleaners each year. Our first vacuum review was published in 2015, and as of October 2024, we'd published 187 reviews. As well as providing you with all the information you'll ever need about each individual product, these reviews are what we use to put together our rankings of the best vacuum cleaners and
Leica's small new 4K laser projector is a very cool-looking way to get up to 300 inches of movie magic
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A Leica projector with Bauhaus-inspired design 4K resolution and 3,000 ANSI Lumens Screen size from 65 to 300 inches Leica has launched a new premium home theater projector, the Leica Cine Play 1. The laser projector delivers 4K resolution at up to 300 inches, and the RGB laser promises a service life of over 25,000 hours. This is a bright projector with up to 3,000 ANSI Lumens, and the zoom rang
US Airlines Have New Rules on Refunds for Canceled Flights. Here’s What to Know
22Wired / 1h
The way airlines refund or compensate you for flight delays and cancellations has changed. So have policies on misplaced luggage and fees for in-flight Wi-Fi that doesn't work.
What Trump 2.0 Means for Tech + A.I. Made Me Basic + HatGPT!
NYT > Technology / 1h
A shake-up is coming for Silicon Valley.
My One Unexpected Gripe After Switching From Windows to Mac
How-To Geek / 1h
As a long-time Windows user, there are obviously many things that feel different about macOSand I knew most of them going in. But one thing in particular really caught me off guard, and it might be my biggest annoyance.
Sennheiser's best wireless headphones just became a perk of first-class flights – or you can buy a pair in this record-low Black Friday deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Sennheiser Momentum 4 will be issued to Lufthansa first class flyers 'for the duration of the flight' Amazon's running a great Black Friday deal for UK buyers US buyers might want to wait for Black Friday Sennheiser's Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones are among the best wireless headphones you can buy, gaining the full five stars in our review. And now they're taking to the skies – but you don't nee
Starbucks' Red Cup Day is coming. Here's how to get your free cup.
Mashable / 1h
GET A FREE RED CUP: Starbucks has revealed its new holiday menu , meaning Red Cup Day is right around the corner. Here's how to get your free reusable red cup on that day. Opens in a new window Credit: Starbucks Get Free Starbucks Red Cup on Red Cup Day Starbucks has dropped their holiday menu with some festive new cup designs, and that means Red Cup Day is coming up soon. While we don't know the
Max's password sharing crackdown is about to start
Mashable / 1h
Sorry, folks: You won't be able to share your Max login credentials much longer. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service announced it would start cracking down on accounts that are sharing their password back in March , but not much has really happened so far. In the company's third quarter 2024 earnings call on Thursday, JB Perrett, CEO and president of global streaming and games for
A newly reported iPhone phenomenon could be bad news for both cops and robbers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A new phenomenon is reportedly causing confiscated iPhones to reboot on their own and send signals to nearby handsets to do the same – and we don’t know yet if it’s a bug or an intentional feature. According to a report by 404 Media , law enforcement officers in the US have noticed and warned of an issue whereby iPhones reboot by themselves, in turn becoming much harder to unlock without the orig
The Best Early Black Friday Deals on Outdoor Gear
Wired / 1h
Why wait? Our favorite tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, and other outdoor gear are on sale now.
Forget the 6,000mAh OnePlus 13 – we could see a OnePlus phone with a 7,000mAh battery
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Not long ago OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 13 with a 6,000mAh battery – that’s bigger either than the OnePlus 12 ’s battery or basically any other mainstream handset’s. But the company could have something even bigger planned. According to leaker Digital Chat Station (via 91Mobiles ), an upcoming mid-range OnePlus phone could have a 7,000mAh battery. They don’t name this phone, but the mention of
Google's new AI video maker for businesses is now available on Workspace
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google Vids rolls out to Workspace users worldwide Vids will allow users to quickly and easily create work-focused video content Gemini AI helps with theme, design, text - and even voiceovers Creating video content at work is about to get an AI boost thanks to a new tool launching on Google Workspace . The company has today announced the launch of Google Vids , which utilizes its Gemini AI platfo
Your new M4 Mac could offer even more power than before
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple’s High Power Mode ramps up cooling to enable better performance It’s now available in more Macs than before Limited testing suggests its benefits might not be enormous We already know that the M4 Pro chip inside Apple’s latest Macs is impressively powerful – it blows holes in the Mac Pro’s M2 Ultra , after all. But you can eke even more juice out of this little chip with a quick software tw
Rising AI threats are making firms turn back to human intelligence
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
New report shows ongoing need for human intelligence in cybersecurity AI continues to dominate the threat landscape Higher pay is the biggest motivator for security researchers A new report from HackerOne has claimed almost half (48%) of security leaders believe AI is one of the most significant threats to their organization, and nearly 10% of researchers now specialize in AI in order to meet gro
Thousands of employees could be falling victim to obvious phishing scams every month
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Three in 1,000 bankers click on a phishing link every month, report claims Russia is believed to be the leading force behind banking attacks Banks are wary about new tech like GenAI, which does go some way to helping New research has claimed a concerning amount of banking employees click on a phishing link each month, making it one of the most common threats in the sector. A report from Netskope
Anthropic’s new Claude 3.5 Haiku AI model is 4 times more expensive than its predecessor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Anthropic's newest AI model is now available, but Claude 3.5 Haiku costs 4 times more than its predecessor. The new Claude 3.5 Haiku costs $1 per million input tokens and $5 per million output, that's a huge increase compared to the 25-cent input per million and $1.25 output per million of the previous model. Anthropic had initially claimed the new AI model would remain at the same price point as
BenQ GV50 Ceiling Projector Review: Excellent but With a Poor Battery
How-To Geek / 2h
I had a lot of fun with BenQs GV50 Ceiling Projector , whether gaming or watching movies against my garage door and ceiling. However, some questionable design choices, inconsistent autofocus, and poor battery life are nagging concerns.
Amazon is fixing the Kindle Colorsoft 'yellow band' issue – and we might know what went wrong
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Amazon is fixing the Kindle Colorsoft screen issue A switch of materials may be to blame We noticed minimal problems on our review unit Amazon has previously acknowledged a yellowing screen issue with a "small number" of Kindle Colorsoft devices, and told us a fix is in the works – and now we have a bit more information about what might have gone wrong. Well-known industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo ha
A tiny grid is bringing clean power to the live music industry
Mashable / 2h
Instagrid's tiny power grid is bringing big changes to music festivals.
The Apple Watch is helping Afib patients ditch blood thinners in a ground-breaking trial
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A hospital in Pittsburgh has become the latest medical center to join a ground-breaking Apple Watch trial in the US that's helping patients with atrial fibrillation ditch blood-thinning medication. The REACT-AF trial began in July 2023 and is led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Randomized patients (half of the overall participants) wear an Apple Watch for 14 hours a day, paired with an
Nvidia RTX 5090 Ti suddenly pops up – and RTX 6000 GPUs are mentioned in trademark filings too – but don’t get excited
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Nvidia RTX 5000 and 6000 GPUs have been filed at the EEC These filings from a Chinese GPU brand are speculative by nature They do, however, hint that the RTX 5000 series is close to debuting Nvidia’s RTX 5000 GPUs have been spotted in trademark filings, along with RTX 6000 models – which really is getting ahead of the game. VideoCardz noticed that leaker Harukaze5719 on X posted the details of tr
You've got until later today to vote for your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Voting for the Golden Joystick Awards closes soon You can vote for your Ultimate Game of the Year and Best Game Adaptation Nominees include Balatro , Dragon Age: The Veilguard , and Silent Hill 2 If you've yet to vote for your Ultimate Game of the Year choice at this year's Golden Joystick Awards, you've got until later today to cast your vote! This year's Golden Joystick Awards takes place on No
Cybersecurity jobs are paying better than ever right now — but there are still some major issues
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
UK cybersecurity workers earn an average of £87,204 a year, 18% earn £150,000+ But 55% lie awake at night with stress – more than last year Workers see AI as a threat and a solution Britain’s cybersecurity workers are earning more than ever after significant wage growth in recent years, even outpacing inflation, a new report has claimed. Figures from the Chartered Institute of Information Securit
The best early Black Friday laptop deals on Apple, HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more
Mashable / 2h
The best early Black Friday laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,549.99 (save $49.01) Best Windows laptop deal HP Spectre x360 14t-eu000 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $1,439.99 (save $500) Best gaming laptop deal HP Victus 15-fb2063dx (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, AMD Radeon RX 6550M, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $429.99 (save $370) Best
Get Surfshark VPN for 3 years for just $68 and take your digital privacy global
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Gain online privacy with a 3-year Surfshark VPN Starter Plan for $67.19 with the code HOLIDAY20 . Opens in a new window Credit: Surfshark Surfshark VPN Starter Plan: 3-Year Subscription $67.19 $430.00 Save $362.81 with code HOLIDAY20 Tired of geo-blocked websites, ads popping up, and limited access to content? With Surfshark VPN , you can enjoy a world of online content with the freedom to
These AI laptop features will supercharge your work and play
Mashable / 2h
Explore how AI can elevate your 9-to-5 — and energize your 5-to-9. AI has taken the world by storm, but perhaps its best use case right now is in productivity. Where do you get most of your productivity done? Well, it depends on what your job is, but for most of us, our work happens best on our computers — especially if our computers are NPU-equipped, and AI ready . Over the past year or so, comp
Grab a $35 Speedy Mag wireless charger and wake up fully charged
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Perfect for your bedside, desk, or travel, the Speedy Mag Wireless Charger is on sale for just $34.97 (reg. $119) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: VistaShops Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for iPhone $34.97 $119.95 Save $84.98 If you're tired of dealing with tangled cords and slow charging, the Speedy Mag Wireless Charger might just be your new favorite charging solution. For
A refurbished MacBook Air: cheaper than new but works just as well
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: This refurbished 2017 MacBook Air is just $249.97 (reg. $299.97) with free shipping through November 21. Looking for a dependable Mac at a fraction of the price? This grade-A refurbished 2017 MacBook Air offers just that. Priced at $249.97 (reg. $299.97) with free shipping through November 21, this model brings you the quality and design of an Apple MacBook without the high cost , making i
This isn’t a typo: Get a MacBook Air with Microsoft Office under $270
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: You can get a refurbished MacBook Air bundled with Microsoft Office 2019 on sale for $269.97 (a $1,288 value) while supplies last. Refurbished MacBook Air It’s a great laptop for everyday tasks with an Intel Core i5 and 8GB of RAM, though it won’t hold up well for intense multitasking or gaming A grade “A” refurbished rating means the device is in near-mint condition and it comes with a 90
'Heretic' review: Hugh Grant and horror are a match made in heaven (or hell)
Mashable / 2h
What would happen if any of Hugh Grant's famed rom-com characters — think William from Notting Hill or the prime minister from Love Actually — trapped you in a house of horrors? That's not too far off from what you'll get in Heretic , the latest horror offering from writer-director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods ( A Quiet Place , 65 ). Yes, Grant has leaned further into villain archetypes in the
33 of the best AI courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 2h
Explore how AI can elevate your 9-to-5 — and energize your 5-to-9. TL;DR: A wide range of AI courses are available to take for free on Udemy. There has been a lot of conversation about AI in recent times, but we're still not clear on whether or not this technology is going to take over the world. Artificial intelligence may eventually decide to destroy everything we love, but in the meantime, we
The best Christmas movies now streaming on Netflix
Mashable / 2h
Do you need a little Christmas? Right this very minute? Well, then we recommend you head to Netflix, where an array of holiday movies are present and ready to be unwrapped. This winter, the streaming service has a festive lineup perfect for whiling away the chilly days and nights at home or picking up your mood if it needs a lift! Whether you're cuing up a special episode of your favorite TV show
The iPhone 18 series could include a variable aperture, ‘significantly enhancing’ the camera
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple, like most phone makers, puts a lot of focus on improving the cameras from one model to the next, and we now have an idea of what the next two generations of camera updates might look like. Numerous leaks have already pointed to 48MP telephoto cameras for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max , with the whole iPhone 17 line possibly getting 24MP front-facing cameras. But with the iPhone 1
Turns out most of us really don't mind data centers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
51% of respondents quizzed by CyrusOne felt positive about data centers Two in three see job opportunities and potential for local economic growth However, only half were able to correctly identity a data center’s primary functions New research from CyrusOne suggests there’s strong support from the public for data centers across Europe as businesses and consumers demand more compute and cloud ser
How Agentic AI will revolutionize business operations – are you ready?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Generative AI is evolving. Knowledge-based applications like AI chatbots and copilots are giving way to autonomous agents that can reason and perform complex, multistep workflows. These are powered by what is known as agentic AI. This latest development in AI is poised to transform the way businesses operate by being able to understand context, set goals, and adapt actions based on changing condi
Save $700 on LG’s UltraGear gaming monitor with Best Buy's Black Friday doorbuster deals
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $700: As part of Best Buy’s early Black Friday doorbuster deals, the LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED Gaming Monitor is now $999.99, down from $1,699.99. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG UltraGear 45-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor $999.99 at Best Buy $1,699.99 Save $700.00 Ready to level up your gaming setup with a screen that’ll make you feel like you are in the game? Best Buy’s early Black Friday do
Get $370 off the HP Victus gaming laptop with this Best Buy doorbuster deal
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $370: As of Nov. 8, the HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop is on sale for $429.99 at Best Buy, down from its regular price of $799.99. Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Victus 15.6” Gaming Laptop $429.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $370.00 Gaming laptops don’t usually come cheap, but Best Buy’s early Black Friday doorbuster deals are shaking things up. Now, you can score the HP Victus 15.6-inc
Save $200 on Samsung’s 75-inch DU6950 Series 4K Smart TV with this Black Friday doorbuster deal
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $200: As part of Best Buy’s early Black Friday doorbuster deals, the Samsung 75-inch DU6950 Series 4K Smart TV is on sale for $549.99, down from $749.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 75-inch DU6950 Series 4K Smart TV $549.99 at Best Buy $749.99 Save $200.00 Black Friday isn’t here yet, but Best Buy’s early doorbuster deals have already arrived — and the Samsung 75-inch DU695
Save over $200 on this cordless Dyson vacuum with Best Buy's doorbuster deals
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $270: As of Nov. 8, the Dyson Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum is on sale for $229.99 at Best Buy, down from its original $499.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum $229.99 at Best Buy $499.99 Save $270.00 Dyson’s Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum may be a game-changer for anyone tired of dragging heavy vacuums through tight spaces. It’s 33% lighter than the Dyson
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 8
Mashable / 3h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT's The Mini crossword answers, hints for November 8, 2024
Mashable / 3h
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
Launch to the Stars in 2050 After 25 Years of SpaceX Starship
Next Big Future / 4h
SpaceX has massively accelerated the development of space. Predicting the speed of space development requires predicting the financial future of SpaceX. This is because if trillions of dollars of profits each year can be used to increase space development then this will be far more than $2 billion/year of the NASA budget that is actually ... Read more
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
We need to talk about 'Disclaimer's finale twist
Mashable / 5h
Right from its first episode, Alfonso CuarĂ³n's Disclaimer warned us to "beware of narrative and form." After all, the person telling a story and the way in which they choose to tell it can be just as manipulative or misleading as an outright lie. Now, in Disclaimer 's finale, that driving question of narrative manipulation finally comes to a head. Throughout Disclaimer 's first six episodes, we'v
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eBay Coupon Code: $5 Off Select Orders in November 2024
Wired / 5h
Get $5 off when you spend $200+ on select products, and enjoy other great deals at eBay this November.
Phishing your own people in cybersecurity training? How to protect the brands you use as bait
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
With widespread use of generative AI, phishing has become an even more formidable threat for organizations. Hyper realistic emails, texts and deepfake voice-notes can be constructed using AI tools , and with better grammar and spelling making threats appear more genuine, AI-powered phishing is causing major concerns. This year we have seen an escalation in the complexity and variety of phishing m
Naval Describes Elon’s Passion for Mars and Other Missions
Next Big Future / 7h
Naval Ravikant is an Indian-born American entrepreneur and investor. He is worth about $100 million. He is the co-founder, chairman and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AngelList. He has invested early-stage in Uber, FourSquare, Twitter, Postmates, SnapLogic, and Yammer. Naval describes how Elon Musk is different. Bill Gates had just taken out some huge ... Read more
X Payments is Near
Next Big Future / 7h
X Payments is coming soon! – The feature is being tested internally on iOS and web X Payments still faces several hurdles before it can fully implement its P2P payment feature: * The company needs to obtain money transmitter licenses in the remaining U.S. states and territories. * After securing “transmitter” licensing, X will also ... Read more
Plans to Restore Free Speech and Remove the Deep State
Next Big Future / 7h
Here is the President’s plan to restore free speech and remove the deep state. This is WILD. President-Elect Trump lays out a 10-point plan to unravel the Deep State. đŸ”¥ 1. RESTORE President's authority to remove rogue bureaucrats. 2. FIRE corrupt actors in National Security and Intelligence apparatus. 3. REFORM FISA courts, which are “so ... Read more
Protect, attack, repeat: Dive into ethical hacking skills for £31
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get over 130 hours of expert ethical hacking training across 15 courses for just £30.79 through 21 November at the Mashable Shop. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Course Bundle £30.79 at the Mashable Shop £845.85 Save £815.06 If you’ve been eyeing a career in cybersecurity, these ethical hacking courses are a great way to get started. W
How to watch Ireland vs. New Zealand online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Autumn Nations Series brings together the biggest international sides in the world of rugby. Outside of the World Cup , this series of fixtures offers the best chance of seeing the northern and southern hemis
15 of the best Microsoft Excel courses you can take online for free
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TL;DR: A wide range of Microsoft Excel courses are available to take for free on Udemy. The online world is full of free resources that can help you build a business, pursue your passions , or simply learn something new. Online course providers like Udemy host a wide range of lessons on everything from Python programming to ChatGPT . Some of the best examples of these courses can be taken for fre
How to unblock XVideos for free
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TL;DR: Unblock XVideos from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best VPN for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . You might feel like you have complete access to the online world, but you're wrong. Your access to porn sites like XVideos will be restricted in many locations around the world, which makes sense. But there is also something to be said for retaining your online freedom. There are o
Lego will let you build Sir Ernest Shackleton’s iconic lost ship, the Endurance, in its next Icons set
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Lego's newest set is an accurate, brick-built recreation of the Endurance The ship was used on a trans-antarctic expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton It's made from over 3,000 Lego bricks and is over 31 inches long Lego’s next Icons set is getting ready to sail, and it might just be the perfect companion build to one of the latest documentaries to hit Disney Plus . The new Icons The Endurance
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 8
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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 8's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjon
Block scales back TIDAL investment and shutters TBD in favor of Bitcoin mining
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Jack Dorsey’s Block is scaling back its investment in TIDAL, the music streaming platform once owned by Jay-Z, according to a shareholder letter on Thursday. Block is also shutting down TBD, a Bitcoin-focused arm of the business that previously set out to build a decentralized internet, dubbed “Web5.” These cuts will free up the company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
Lawsuit Against Meta Over Section 230, Tech Shield Law, Is Dismissed
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A professor sued pre-emptively to release software that would let users automatically unfollow everyone in their Facebook feed.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 8
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Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Crypto CEO kidnapped in Toronto, released after paying $1M ransom
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The CEO of Canadian cryptocurrency firm WonderFi was kidnapped and held for ransom on Wednesday, according to CBC. Dean Skurka was reportedly shoved into a vehicle in downtown Toronto during rush hour, only to be released uninjured after electronically sending $1 million (presumably CAD) to his captors. The WonderFi CEO is the latest crypto celebrity […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Black people across the country report receiving racist 'cotton' texts
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In the wake of Donald Trump's election victory, numerous Black people across the country reported receiving a racist text message from an unknown sender, according to news accounts and screenshots shared on social media . Mashable confirmed with the Federal Bureau of Investigation that the agency had learned of such reports. "The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to indi
Your doctor may have an AI assistant taking notes during your next Zoom call
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Don't worry if you notice your doctor doesn't seem to be writing down anything you tell them during a Zoom video call anymore. Thanks to a new deal between Zoom and medical AI assistant creator Suki, there's an AI assistant on top of things. The two companies have agreed to embed Suki's AI notetaker and administrative assistant into Zoom's telehealth service. That means your doctor can focus on w
Amazon may up its investment in Anthropic — on one condition
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Amazon is considering increasing its investment in OpenAI rival Anthropic. According to The Information, Amazon is in talks to invest multiple billions in Anthropic, its first financial pledge in the company since a $4 billion deal