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Elon Musk threatened to buy MSNBC. Joe Rogan jumped in with ideas, too.

73Mashable / 11h
Elon Musk — the proud owner of the website formerly known as Twitter —is once again threatening to buy a thing he doesn't like. This time, Musk threatened to purchase left-leaning MSNBC. In a bit of big media industry news, Comcast announced this week it intends to spin off its cable companies , including MSNBC. That's what led to Musk throwing in his two cents about the news channel. As things o



Mattress Runs: What Are They, How Do They Work?
500+One Mile at a Time / 19h
In this post I wanted to talk about mattress runs. If you know what I’m talking about, great. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry, it’s not as dirty as it sounds. 😉 What is a mattress run? Mattress running is to hotels as mileage running is to airlines . Essentially a mattress run is when you check into a hotel exclusively for the loyalty program related perks that it offers. W



Get lifetime access to essential Microsoft Office apps for £20
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Skip the monthly fees and get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 for Windows for just £19.93 (reg. £182.76) through 08 December. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows £19.93 at the Mashable Shop £182.76 Save £162.83 Ready to level up your work life? Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 for Windows for j


Save $250 on the viral art TV that TikTok cant get enough of
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Samsung's famous art TV, The Frame , turns your living room into an art gallery. Get the 43" version of this 4K QLED TV on sale for $749.99 (reg. $999.99) for Black Friday. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung The Frame 43" QLED 4K LS03D 2024 Smart TV (Open Box) $749.99 at the Mashable Shop $999.99 Save $250.00 TVs have come a long way in a short time, but most of them are still b


NYT Strands hints, answers for November 25
Mashable / 2h
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


Dune: Prophecy fixes one of my biggest beefs with Dune: Part Two
Mashable / 2h
I don't think it's an understatement to say that Dune: Part Two rocked my world. Thanks to its glorious sandworms , Austin Butler's freaky Feyd-Rautha , and so much more, it quickly became one of my favorite films of the year. But just because you love something doesn't mean you can't have a problem with it, and boy , did I have a problem with how Dune: Part Two handled one scene in particular: L


Dune: Prophecy episode 2: Sister Lilas prophecy, explained
Mashable / 2h
Another episode of Dune: Prophecy means another cryptic prophecy to break down. Episode 2's prophecy comes courtesy of Sister Lila (Chloe Lea), a young acolyte in the Sisterhood who makes the decision to undergo the dangerous ritual known as the Agony long before she's ready. SEE ALSO: 'Dune: Prophecy': What does Tiran-Arafel mean? During the Agony, a Sister takes the poison known as the Water of


Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 25
Mashable / 3h
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 today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su


NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 25
Mashable / 3h
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


When does airline elite status expire?


The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Qualifying for and maintaining airline elite status is usually a yearly endeavor unless you have lifetime elite status . As we approach the end of 2024, it’s worth checking that your status qualification requirements are squared away. It’s possible to earn status at any point throughout the year, and each loyalty pro


So you fell prey to a scam: 5 steps to take when your personal information is compromised
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. These days, most of us know a thing or two about avoiding scams . We scoff at emails from foreign princes soliciting Western Union money transfers — if the messages even make it through our spam filters, of course — and even our phones can detect if an incoming call from an unknown number is likely spam, telemarketin


Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, November 25 (game #1036)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, November 25 (game #533)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, November 25 (game #267)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


After Russian ship docks to space station, astronauts report a foul smell
53Ars Technica - All content / 7h
It should have been a routine mission to ferry about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the International Space Station, but when Russian cosmonauts opened the hatch to a cargo spacecraft on Saturday, they got a surprise—a toxic smell. "After opening the Progress spacecraft's hatch, the Roscosmos cosmonauts noticed an unexpected odor and observed small droplets, prompting the crew to close


The Best Tool to Protect Your Devices Is Now Available At An Unbeatable Black Friday Price
Gizmodo / 7h
Are you looking for a great deal to enhance your security as Black Friday approaches? NordVPN, the best VPN of the moment, has an offer you're sure to love.


Entrepreneur Marc Lore on ‘founder mode,’ bad hires, and why avoiding risk is deadly
20TechCrunch / 7h
Entrepreneur Marc Lore has already sold two companies for billions of dollars, collectively. Now he plans to take his food delivery and take-out business Wonder public in a couple of years at an ambitious $40 billion valuation. We talked with Lore in person in New York recently about Wonder and its ultimate aim of making […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Five Unmanned SpaceX Starships to Mars in 2026 with Thousands of Teslabots
Next Big Future / 8h
Elon Musk has said that SpaceX will send five unmanned Starships to Mars in 2026. The launch window is about October 2024 to January 2025. The 1000 tons of payload will include thousands of Teslabots and dozens of cybertrucks. What will this mean for Tesla, SpaceX and the future. What will the Teslabots build on ... Read more


‘How Is This Allowed?’ Passengers Slam Influencer’s Viral Aisle Workout In Emirates Business Class Gym Stunt
View from the Wing / 8h
If this happened on a flight I was on, I'd have flagged down a flight attendant and said something. Surely this is not appropriate. It's fine when you're the only passenger in the cabin, or when you're traveling in a seat with enough enclosed space to do this privately (like the new Emirates first class, or Singapore Suites). It's not fine in Emirates business, where it detracts from the overall


Necessity is the mother of invention: Huawei is pairing its supercharged SSD with a 60-year old piece of technology — seemingly because of US export restrictions
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Huawei develops SSD-tape hybrid for warm and cold data storage MED system offers efficient storage with NAND speeds First-gen holds 72TB, uses 10% of the power required by disk drives It’s no secret that Chinese companies are becoming increasingly inventive when it comes to circumventing the challenges caused by the US export tech restrictions that prevent access to advanced semiconductor technol


Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update is crashing some Ubisoft games
Engadget / 8h
Microsoft says it’s working with Ubisoft to fix a problem with its latest Windows 11 update that’s been crashing some games, and it’s put the update’s release on pause for devices with those games in the meantime. Following users’ reports of issues after installing the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft confirmed this weekend that certain games may become unresponsive or display a black screen. Th


Forget VLOOKUP in Excel: Here's Why I Use XLOOKUP
How-To Geek / 8h
As a long-term Excel enthusiast, I have always enjoyed using VLOOKUP, one of Excel's best-known lookup functions. However, Microsoft's introduction of XLOOKUP in 2019 changed everything. Once I realized how useful XLOOKUP is, I knew I'd never look back.


Anthony Mackie Talks Being a Smarter, Friendlier Captain America
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Sam Wilson may be just a guy, but Brave New World will show why he's the right guy to pick up Steve's mantle.


How to Use the SEQUENCE Function in Excel
How-To Geek / 9h
Excel's SEQUENCE function lets you create a list of numbers in a sequence in an instant. It also allows you to define the shape, number of values, and steps between each number in the sequence, and you can use SEQUENCE in conjunction with other Excel functions.


Apple will never stop thinking about making a TV
TechCrunch / 9h
It’s not exactly a secret that Apple has explored the possibility of building a television. Before his death in 2011, co-founder Steve Jobs famously told biographer Walter Isaacson that he’d “finally cracked it,” but no full-fledged Apple TV (as opposed to the Apple TV set-top box) has emerged in the years since. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


6 Commands to Clean Up Your Ubuntu System From the Terminal
How-To Geek / 9h
Keeping your computer free of digital clutter is an important part of maintenance, while also making sure you always have space for new files and programs. Here are some simple commands that will let you clean up your Ubuntu system from the terminal, no GUI requiredwell, with one exception.


The Only Free AI Tools You Need for Peak Productivity
How-To Geek / 10h
There are new AI tools coming out seemingly every week, and it can get overwhelming to keep track of them all. Tech advancements using AI can be amazing and add a lot to your life, but which ones are truly worth your time?


Top ADB Commands Every Android User Should Know
How-To Geek / 10h
ADB, or Android Debug Bridge, is a powerful tool that lets you control your Android device from a computer. Whether it's managing apps, capturing screenshots, or accessing system logs, ADB simplifies tasks and unlocks advanced features, making it a must-know tool for every Android user.


Tapping The Plane: The Comforting, Illogical, and Surprisingly Gross Travel Ritual—Do You Do It?
View from the Wing / 10h
Humans are strange creatures. We create elaborate rituals out of the most mundane actions, and impart those rituals with great significance. One I'm trying to make sense of is seasoned travelers and first-timers alike tapping planes as they board. Why do people do this? Continue reading ...


2.1 vs 5.1 vs 7.1 Sound Systems: Whats the Difference?
How-To Geek / 10h
Decided to upgrade your TV's built-in speakers to a proper home theater setup? One of the most important decisions you'll have to make is to choose between the 2.1, 5.1, or 7.1 sound systems. Let's go over the types and what each can do for you.


Beauty is All Around
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
walkingdetroit : When I started this page, the purpose was to highlight all the ways people can get places and the beauty that’s in our own backyard. Cars are not the only solution- and we miss a lot of life when we are rushing to get from point A to point B. I’ve spent almost 11 years without a driver’s license or a car, and that is by choice. Back when I drove, my anxiety and depression was alm


Arcane’s Full Intro Lets Imagine Dragons Get the Final Word In
21Gizmodo / 11h
Love 'em or hate 'em, the pop-rock band helped lay the foundation for what Arcane and its music would become.


How to Install Slack on Linux
How-To Geek / 11h
Slack is the most used messenger app for companies and teams worldwide. However, if youre in a team that uses Slack while you are using Linux, installing the program may take a few extra steps. Lets go over the process for your distro so you can start Slacking.


For Black Friday, Costco’s Best Deal Is Its Gold Star Membership Which Is Nearly Free
Gizmodo / 11h
You will receive a $45 welcome card.


Here's a great idea! MSI is giving away Microsoft 365 office suite with some of its laptops in Japan — so when will that be extended globally?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
MSI launches two business laptops powered by Intel’s Core i7-13620H CPU Includes Microsoft Office 2024 and Microsoft 365 Basic software Both models have limited battery life MSI has released two new business-oriented notebooks in Japan, the Modern 15 H B13M 5039JP and Modern 14 H D13MG 5029JP. These laptops, designed with productivity in mind, are powered by Intel’s Core i7-13620H. Both models co


How to Make Reddit Faster on Older Devices
How-To Geek / 11h
Are you still holding on to your Windows Phone? Well, its time for you to upgrade. However, for those of you with a device thats just a few years old, here are some ways to make Reddit run faster than the speed of paint dryingwithout dropping a thousand bucks.


This Version of Microsoft Office Is 68% Off For Black Friday, Now at an All-Time Low
Gizmodo / 12h
If you use Microsoft Office for personal tasks, there's no reason to choose a monthly license. It's way more beneficial to invest in a lifetime purchase like this one.


What Is Network Discovery, and How Do You Enable It on Windows 11?
How-To Geek / 12h
Windows 11s Network Discovery feature makes your PC visible to other devices on your network. Ill explain to you what this feature does in more detail and how you can turn it on (or off) on your PC.


Amazon Cuts The Price of The Sonos Beam Gen 2, Hitting an All-Time Record Low For Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
It's the best soundbar you can get for under $300, and it offers great value for money.


Australian government drops misinformation bill
TechCrunch / 12h
The Australian government has withdrawn a bill that would have fined online platforms up to 5 percent of their global revenue if they failed to stop the spread of misinformation. The bill, which was backed by the Labor government, would have allowed the Australian Communications and Media Authority to create enforceable rules around misinformation on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo


Can You Redeem Miles For SWISS First Class?
60One Mile at a Time / 12h
SWISS is the only major airline in the world to offer first class on all of its wide body aircraft, which includes Airbus A330s, Airbus A340s, and Boeing 777s ( and as of 2025, Airbus A350s ). The airline offers a solid first class , which I rank among the 10 best first class experiences in the world . The airline also has excellent first class lounges in Zurich , including both the Schengen and


How to Get Blurry Backgrounds (Bokeh Effect) with Your Android Camera
How-To Geek / 12h
The bokeh effect gives photos a certain look that we're sometimes willing to pay photographers hundreds to pull off. But you don't actually need fancy photography gear to get that blurry background look! There's a good chance you can pull it off using just your Android phone.


Apple is changing how MacBook Pro speakers are replaced and it could make repairs cheaper
Engadget / 12h
It’ll soon be possible to replace the speakers in recent MacBook Pro models without having to replace the entire top case, as has long been the procedure. A memo seen by Macrumors reportedly informed Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers this week that speakers will be available as standalone components for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 family of chips. A source also tol


Remember to Remove Old, Deprecated Programs to Reduce Security Risks
How-To Geek / 12h
Is your computer a digital hoarder? Here's everything you need to know about deprecated programs and how to get rid of them. Not only will you experience a faster and smoother system, but also better security.


Android 16 could give Gemini more control over apps – and other AI upgrades are rumored too
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Gemini could control app actions in Android 16 A new chat option for YouTube has also been spotted Interface tweaks may be coming too The Google Gemini app on Android has gradually been getting more and more of the