Change to Twitter Suggests Elon Musk Is Panicking Over Users Leaving for Bluesky
3KFuturism / 7h
Nothing to See X owner Elon Musk appears to be spooked by the continuous flow of users leaving the social media platform in favor of alternatives like BlueSky and Meta's Threads. In a surprising move last week, Musk announced that the platform would start allowing users to hide likes, shares, and reposts — a suspicious decision that feels like a bid to conceal the platform's waning energy. "You c
Stowaway Caught Mid-Flight On Packed Delta Paris Flight—‘With No Seat, She Spent Hours Moving Between Lavatories’
100+View from the Wing / 7h
She managed to get through security without a boarding pass (so TSA botched things first) and then boarded the aircraft without showing credentials to do so either. The flight was completely sold out, so no seats were available to her, but she reportedly hid in a lavatory for takeoff but eventually drew suspicion because she would leave "one lavatory and then just going into a different one...sta
One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
100+Mashable / 11h
Bluesky is already facing its first major AI scrape, despite the stance of its owners that it will never train generative AI on user data. Reported by 404Media on Nov. 26, one million public Bluesky posts — complete with identifying user information — were crawled and then uploaded to AI company Hugging Face. The dataset was created by machine learning librarian Daniel van Strien, intended to be
Wow! Grab Microsoft Office + Windows 11 Pro at £43
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Bundle Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for £43.37 (reg. £345.60) at the Mashable Shop. For students, winter is all about exam revision. For professionals, it's last-minute prep for holiday. Whether you’re hitting the books or finishing up work, check out this productivity bundle: Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for £43.37. Separately, this office suite and OS cost hun
The Meta Quest 3S comes with $75 in free credit this Black Friday
Mashable / 8min
$75 FREE CREDIT: Get the Meta Quest 3S (128GB), Batman: Arkham Shadow , and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ for $299 at Amazon. This Black Friday bundle deal comes with $75 of free credit with the code QUEST75. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S Bundle $75 of free credit with code QUEST75 Black Friday is the best time of the year to find deals on gaming essentials. We still haven
HongShan, spun out of Sequoia last year, is reportedly struggling to invest its huge war chest
TechCrunch / 24min
According to the Financial Times, HongShan, the Chinese investment firm spun off from Sequoia Capital in 2023, is aggressively expanding into Europe and North Asia owing both to “shrinking options” in China and to limited partners that have grown frustrated with how slowly HongShan is deploying the $9 billion in capital commitments it secured two […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
An Orca Pod Off Mexico Has Learned to Kill Enormous Whale Sharks
Gizmodo / 42min
Marine biologists documented the never-before-confirmed behavior among orcas living in the Southern Gulf of California.
India, already an IPO bright spot, prepares for bigger surge in 2025
26TechCrunch / 2h
India has bucked the global trend in initial public offerings this year, establishing itself as a rare bright spot for tech listings while other major markets face continued headwinds. The world’s most populous nation is now preparing for an even more substantial wave of startup IPOs in 2025. More than 20 startups are preparing to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
FTC reportedly opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft
20TechCrunch / 2h
The FTC has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, according to multiple reports that corroborate earlier reporting by the Financial Times. The agency is said to be looking into whether Microsoft violated antitrust law in multiple segments of its business, including its public cloud, AI, and cybersecurity product lines. Of particular interest to the FTC […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rig
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 28, 2024
Mashable / 2h
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 28
Mashable / 2h
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 Strands hints, answers for November 28
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
Everyone Should Have a Big Battery Like the Jackery 1000 (and It's 50% Off for Black Friday)
LifeHacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I'm a fatalist, averse to the concept of offending destiny by planning for anything, but I still love my Jackery 1000 portable power station. It's partly because I'm vaguely concerned about the power grid going down if there's a disaster, but it's mostly because I like to b
This Vitamix Blender Is $80 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I know you've been thinking about getting a new blender. You want a serious blender, one that's professional grade—a blender for a grown up , who has their damn life together . Now is the time for you to purchase a Vitamix E310 Explorian . This one's $80 off for Black Frida
These Black Friday PS5 Bundles Are Perfect For Fortnite and NBA Fans
LifeHacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sony might have just released the PlayStation 5 Pro , but at $700, it has yet to see any Black Friday deals, and that’s not likely to change anytime soon. It’s a good thing, then, that the far more affordable PS5 Slim models originally released last year are stepping up to
25+ Black Friday beauty tech deals, handpicked by a beauty tech reporter
Mashable / 3h
The best Black Friday beauty deals Best hair dryer deal Zuvi Halo $209 at Zuvi (Save $140) Best hot air tool deal T3 Aire 360 $249.99 at Amazon (Save $50 with on-page coupon) Best skincare deal Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand bundle $113.40 (Save $75.60 at Amazon) Best hot tool deal Amika Blowout Babe thermal brush $70 at Amazon (Save $30 with on-page coupon) As Mashable's shopping reporter
Your iPhone Can Now Automatically Remove Location Data From Photos You Share Online
LifeHacker / 4h
When you share photos or videos from your iPhone, you're often also sharing the exact location where the photo was taken. Your iPhone logs the location of each picture by default, which is useful because it allows you to search for photos by location. This feature has helped me quickly find the exact picture I'm looking for , but at the same time, I have no desire to accidentally expose a picture
I Love This Versatile Drum Pad, and It's $60 Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Other than my phone and laptop, the tech product I've used most over the last six months is the Yamaha FGDP-50 finger drum pad , and it's not even close. Sometimes I play it in a disciplined way to try to get better at playing drums, and sometimes I bang on it mindlessly to
This Black Friday Bundle is the Cheapest Way to Start Playing Xbox Games
LifeHacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. These days, you don’t need an Xbox to play Xbox games. The company’s gaming ecosystem is now cheaper than ever thanks to a Black Friday deal that’ll snag you an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and an Xbox controller for just $20 more than a single controller would normally cost
These Five Tiktok-Famous Cleaning Tools Are on Sale for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There's something satisfying about watching a stranger on the internet blast through a dirty mess using a cool cleaning product, which is why TikTok is full of influencers who specialize in that niche. It's not nearly as satisfying to look up the product and find it's out o
Why Do Fans Think Nessarose Could Be Wicked Part Two‘s Big Villain?
Gizmodo / 5h
And does this make the house the hero in The Wizard of Oz ?
Black Friday coupon scams are on the rise: here's how to avoid dodgy discount codes this sale season
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We’re heading right into the Black Friday sales season, with major online retailer Amazon already kicking off seasonal deals , but with such a savings blitz on the horizon, be wary of malicious websites and services online that could mislead you and put your personal data in danger. We keep a vigilant eye on the current threat of scams every month, but we’re lending a spotlight to coupon scams th
Time spent online by adults in the UK jumped by nearly an hour in 2024 says Ofcom
TechCrunch / 5h
Adults are spending an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes each day online across smartphones, tablets and computers in the U.K., according to figures from Ofcom’s annual Online Nation report diving into consumer digital habits. The figure is a big jump compared to 2023, when adults over 18 spent an average of 3 hours […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TikTok Won't Let Teens Use Beauty Filters Anymore
LifeHacker / 5h
TikTok’s filters can be a fun way to interact with the app, acting like digital face paint that can make you look like, for example, a clown or a tiger. But effects that aim to amplify a user’s beauty are a trickier subject, as TikTok itself is now acknowledging. Following over a dozen lawsuits that have targeted the platform over its effect on teens’ mental health, as well as research done in co
The Case for Auto-Deleting Your Bluesky Posts
LifeHacker / 5h
Whether you joined Bluesky this month , or you're a day-one user, it's possible you've got a lot of posts on the new-ish social network already. (I'm not calling them "skeets," okay?) In all the talk about whether or not to delete your X posts —or whether to port all of them over to Bluesky —you probably haven't considered deleting your Bluesky posts too. After all, Bluesky is relatively new, and
Vibes High Fidelity Ear Plugs Are a Game Changer, and They're 25% Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you like loud, obnoxious music as much as I do, but you don't want to risk a ringing sound in your ears for the rest of your life , there's a solution; it isn't cramming those disposable marshmallow earplugs in your sound-holes, either. Vibes High Fidelity Concert Ear Pl
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, November 28 (game #536)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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 Thursday, November 28 (game #270)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, November 28 (game #1039)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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
Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media firms told
BBC News / 5h
The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.
Excel’s Stale Value Formatting Arrives on More Windows PCs
How-To Geek / 5h
Excel's manual calculation mode lets you make changes to your spreadsheet without triggering any other calculations, but this can present accuracy issues. The new new stale value formatting in Excel fixes that.
Man suffers chemical burn that lasted months after squeezing limes
20Ars Technica - All content / 6h
If Margaritaville were a real place, it should definitely keep a few dermatologists on hand. In a case of an oft-overlooked food preparation risk, a 40-year-old man showed up to an allergy clinic in Texas with a severe, burning rash on both his hands that had developed two days earlier. A couple of days later, it blistered. And a few weeks after that, the skin darkened and scaled. After several m
Spy on the birds in your yard with a discounted Bird Buddy feeder for Black Friday
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $80: For Black Friday, you can get the Bird Buddy Original Solar Bird Feeder with Camera for $199, down from $279, a 28% discount (Amazon's listed MSRP, $239, is incorrect and you're actually getting a better deal than they're letting on). Opens in a new window Credit: Bird Buddy Bird Buddy solar bird feeder with camera $199.00 at Amazon $279.00 Save $80.00 Some details on the feeder's speci
The FTC is investigating Uber for its subscription policies
Engadget / 6h
The Federal Trade Commission has put Uber in its sights once again. Bloomberg reported that the regulator is investigating complaints about the Uber One subscription program. Customers alleged that the company signed users up for the service without their consent and made it difficult to cancel their subscriptions. According to documents seen by Bloomberg , the Commission opened this inquiry earl
F.T.C. Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Microsoft
NYT > Technology / 6h
Regulators are demanding information from the company on its cloud computing, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity products.
The Browser Choice Alliance Wants to Keep Microsoft Edge in Check
How-To Geek / 6h
Microsoft’s heavy-handed promotion of its Edge browser within Windows is no secret. Vivaldi, Opera, and a few others are joining forces to fight this preferential treatment of Edge.
My Favorite VR Headset Includes a $75 Gift Card Right Now
LifeHacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It's a great time to jump into virtual reality. Meta's newest headset, the Meta Quest 3S, normally retails for $299, but there are extra savings on tap for Black Friday. The bundle that includes Batman: Arkham Shado w (an excellent game with a list price of $49.99) comes wi
My Favorite Gym Bag Is on Sale for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. My favorite duffel bag is on a Black Friday sale, and if you didn't snag one last time it was discounted, take another look, because this is one of the best (and most affordable!) gym bags out there. I'm talking about the Adidas Defender. It comes in different sizes; I own
Beats Studio Pro headphones are 54% off as part of a record-low Black Friday deal
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $190: As of Nov. 27, Amazon , Best Buy , Target , and Walmart have the Beats Studio Pro on sale for just $159.99 during their Black Friday sales. That's 54% off the headphones' $349.99 MSRP and an all-time low. Where to buy Beats Studio Pro on sale Beats Studio Pro $159.99 at Amazon (save $190) Beats Studio Pro $159.99 at Best Buy (save $190) Beats Studio Pro $159.99 at Target (save $190) Be
Best Black Friday VPN Deals 2024: Save Up to 84% Today!
Gizmodo / 6h
It's time — Black Friday is here! No need to wait any longer. If you're looking to get a VPN, we've got the best deals for Black Friday 2024.
The Brief History of Doctor Who‘s Forced Regenerations
21Gizmodo / 6h
As the BBC prepares to bring Patrick Troughton's final story to color, we take a look back at the show's approach to a grim aspect of Time Lord society.
Can't find the right Spotify playlist? Let Gemini do it for you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google Gemini is singing a new tune courtesy of Spotify and the new Gemini Extension for Android devices. The AI assistant will search for and play music for you on the streaming platform without the need for specific command phrases, instead relying on the same natural language you can use to converse with it in other circumstances. Gemini Extensions links the AI to your personal account informa
2 of the best Lego Star Wars specials will be available to stream for free on YouTube soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
There’s no sugarcoating this one: Star Wars just gave fans a fantastic, amazing, and epic – yes, all three – holiday surprise. Two of the most iconic and well-received Lego Star Wars specials are dropping for free on YouTube, meaning you’ll be able to watch them without paying anything. Star Wars is wasting no time. Right now, you can watch the iconic Lego Star Wars Holiday Special from 2020 for
US to Introduce New Restrictions on China’s Access to Cutting-Edge Chips
30Wired / 6h
The new limits, which are expected to be announced Monday, are intended to slow China’s ability to build large and powerful AI models.
This color manipulation attack reveals significant flaws in AI image handling
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
AI can be manipulated by differences in the alpha channel of images, experts warn This can pose risks to medical diagnoses and autonomous driving Image recognition needs to adapt for the possibility of this attack While AI has the ability to analyze images, new research has revealed a significant oversight in modern image recognition platforms. Researchers at the University of Texas at San Antoni
Protect Your Digital Life This Black Friday with an Unbeatable VPN Deal!
Gizmodo / 7h
Private Internet Access is one of the most renowned VPNs in the United States. And this Black Friday, you can enjoy a discount of up to 83% (plus up to 4 months free).
Get $75 in Amazon credit when you redeem this early Black Friday Meta Quest 3S bundle deal
Mashable / 7h
GET $75: As of Nov. 27, early bird Black Friday shoppers can score $75 in store credit when they purchase a Meta Quest 3S bundle at Amazon. The bundle also includes a digital copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta / Camouflaj Meta Quest 3S (128GB) bundle + $75 Amazon credit $299.00 at Amazon Use code QUEST75 at checkout. There's re
Chatbots pushing pro-anorexia messaging to teen users
Mashable / 7h
As online content encouraging disordered eating behaviors rears its ugly head once again, generative AI is adding fuel to the fire. According to a Futurism investigation, popular AI startup Character.AI is hosting numerous pro-anorexia chatbots that encourage dangerous weight loss and eating habits. Many are advertised as "weight loss coaches" or even eating disorder recovery experts. Several inc
All the best Black Friday deals to shop for less than $25
Mashable / 7h
The best Black Friday deals under $25 at a glance: BEST TECH DEAL Echo Dot with Amazon Basics Smart Color Bulb $22.99 (save $39.99) BEST KITCHEN DEAL Crock-Pot Oval Manual Slow Cooker (7-quart) $24.99 (save $25) BEST TOY DEAL Lego Icons Plum Blossom Flower Set $23.99 (save $6) Black Friday properly falls on Nov. 29 this year, but as in years past, sales have been flooding our feeds for weeks. Now
Want to Try a Foldable Phone? These Black Friday Deals Make Them Affordable
How-To Geek / 7h
If you want to dip your toes into the world of phones but don't want to pay foldable phone prices, there's no better time than Black Friday to pick one up.
Wood Engraving Wednesday
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
uwmspeccoll : BORIS ARTZYBASHEFF Ukrainian American illustrator and wood engraver Boris Artzybasheff (1899-1965) produced twenty wood engravings to illustrate Orpheus: Myths of the World by Irish author and folklorist Padraic Colum (1881-1972), published in New York by the Macmillan Company in 1930. We show half of those engravings here which display Artzybasheff’s distinctive bold forms and lab
You Need to Stop Posting About Your Vacation OnlineHere's Why
How-To Geek / 7h
Heading on vacation for the holidays? You've probably already told a bunch of people and posted about it online in anticipation, and you're likely going to post up-to-the-minute photos and videos to your feeds while you're taking time off. Here's why that's all a terrible idea.
Uber’s subscription service reportedly target of FTC probe
TechCrunch / 7h
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Uber over whether it broke consumer protection laws by allegedly automatically signing people up for its Uber One subscription service and making it hard to cancel, according to Bloomberg News. The investigation was opened earlier this year after the FTC received customer complaints. Uber told Bloomberg that its cancellation […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Amazon Offers Nearly 50% Off on This Heated Eye Massager for Black Friday, Most Popular Christmas Gift
Gizmodo / 7h
The soothing Renpho Eyeris 1 is just $50 after Amazon's 42% Black Friday discount and the extra 5% on-page coupon.
Amex Membership Rewards vs. Chase Ultimate Rewards: Which is the best rewards currency to earn?
33The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points are two of the most highly sought-after transferable currencies among travel enthusiasts. These points can unlock incredible redemptions in aspirational locations. Both programs offer a range of travel rewards credit cards and redempt
It’s about to get (way) more expensive to go to the Maldives
300+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2021 and updated with new information on Nov. 27, 2024. If you’re traveling to the Maldives soon, prepare for some added costs. Beginning Dec. 1, foreign travelers will have to pay anywhere from $40 up to $720 more in airport taxes and fees — depending on the class they fly — to leave the South Asian archipelago by air. The Maldives Inland R
What fossilized dino feces can tell us about their rise to dominance
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Paleontologists have long puzzled over how the dinosaurs—originally relatively small and of minor importance to the broader ecosystem—evolved to become the dominant species some 30 million years later. Fossilized feces and vomit from dinosaurs might hold important clues to how and why this evolutionary milestone came about, according to a new paper published in the journal Nature. Co-author Marti
This Smart Meat Thermometer Is at a Black Friday Low Price, Get It in Time for Thanksgiving
Gizmodo / 7h
Save 20% on the Meater Plus smart Bluetooth meat thermometer for a limited time.
The Rock Is A-OK With Spontaneous Movie Theater Singalongs
Gizmodo / 8h
Other audience members may object, but the star of Moana 2 won't mind if you break into song while watching his movie.
Alibaba releases an ‘open’ challenger to OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model
20TechCrunch / 8h
A new so-called “reasoning” AI model, QwQ-32B-Preview, has arrived on the scene. It’s one of the few to rival OpenAI’s o1, and it’s the first available to download under a permissive license. Developed by Alibaba’s Qwen team, QwQ-32B-Preview contains 32.5 billion parameters and can consider prompts up ~32,000 words in length; it performs better on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p
Former Google CEO Alarmed by Teen Boys Falling in Love With AI Girlfriends
200+Futurism / 8h
TFW AI GF Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt seems mighty concerned about today's youth becoming obsessed with AI girlfriends. During a recent interview on "The Prof G Show" podcast, Schmidt suggested that both parents and young people are ill-equipped to handle what he calls an "unexpected problem of existing technology." These AI companions are, as the former Google CEO said, so "perfect" that they
Everything You Need to Know About Structured References in Excel
How-To Geek / 8h
Excel is well known as a program that allows you to create complex tables of data. However, some people are less familiar with a special type of reference that comes with these tables: structured references.
Spotify cuts developer access to several of its recommendation features
TechCrunch / 8h
Spotify will no longer allow developers building third-party apps with its Web API to access several features within the music streaming platform, such as song and artist recommendations, the company announced in a developer blog post on Wednesday. The company appears to be limiting third-party developers from building AI apps using data from Spotify listeners. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
HAPPY GAMERA DAY!
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
chernobog13 : Everyone’s terrifically titanic terrapin made his debut 59 years ago on November 27, 1965!
The Apple AirPods Pro Are The Cheapest We've Ever Seen
20Wired / 8h
We just found the best Black Friday deal on the best earbuds for iPhone owners.
Microsoft Is Denying That Office 365 Trains Its AI
LifeHacker / 8h
Following concerns that erupted on social media and its own support forums over the past few weeks, Microsoft wants to set the record straight: the company does not use Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office) apps to train its AI models, Copilot or otherwise. The confusion stemmed from the apps’ "connected experiences" toggles, which are on by default and power features like cloud fonts and dow
Six Restaurant Techniques to Make Your Home Kitchen More Efficient
LifeHacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cooking can be an exercise in managed chaos, and that managed chaos can be intimidating. That’s why so many people are reluctant to cook in their own kitchens (if they even have the energy to try)—there’s even a diagnosable fear called mageirocophobia that describes a fear of cooking. It’s easy to see why—kitchens are messy , the gear in them (eve
The Cuisinart Portable Patio Heater at a Black Friday-Exclusive Low Price Will Warm Your Winter
Gizmodo / 8h
Stay toasty through the fall and winter with a Cuisinart Outdoor Patio Heater for 33% off
Investigators think a Chinese ship purposefully cut critical data cables
TechCrunch / 8h
European investigators believe that a Chinese commercial ship purposefully dragged its anchor in order to slash through two critical data cables. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
DIY and synth-curious? Try putting together the analog POM-400 from Teenage Engineering
TechCrunch / 8h
The Pocket Operator Modular 400 from Teenage Engineering is an analog modular synthesizer that you put together yourself. If you’re at all interested in DIY kits or synths, this might be a great weekend project. You bend the bright yellow chassis into shape to start, mounting the various modules into place with tiny little screws. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The OpenAI Sora protest is just a taste of what’s coming in 2025 – here’s what needs to change
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The recent protest against OpenAI by its unpaid beta testers has once again demonstrated that the goals of well-funded AI companies are often at odds with the goals of the artists whose time is used in testing or whose work has been used to train the AI in the first place. In the most recent protest, the ‘red teamers’ (beta testers with privileged access) who OpenAI invited to test Sora , its lon
This hidden iOS 18 feature could save your holiday road trip
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
I grew up getting motion sick in cars and am pretty sure I passed that predilection down to my children. I have vivid memories of my youngest vomiting on a laptop. I winched to a platform between the front seats so both children could watch videos while we were on a lengthy road trip. While technology has improved, and now we're watching videos and reading emails, texts, and social media on our h
Three Recent High School Grads Dead in Grisly Cybertruck Crash
200+Futurism / 9h
Up in Smoke In Northern California, a group of recent high school graduates have died in a Cybertruck inferno. As San Francisco's KTVU reports , four young people who graduated high school last year in the town of Piedmont had been inside the Tesla vehicle when it slammed into a barrier and caught fire in the middle of the night. Another driver reportedly pulled off the road to help after the Cyb
Steam’s Autumn Sale sees deep discounts on LCD Steam Decks and select games
Engadget / 9h
It may not be Black Friday yet, but the holiday shopping blitz is already well underway with some significant discounts on games and gaming devices. Steam is in the middle of its Autumn Sale that runs until December 4 and includes a discount on the LCD Steam Deck. No, it’s not the OLED Steam Deck, but Steam is offering the 512GB Steam Deck with a 25 percent discount that brings the price down to
Uber Safari explores South Africa wildlife through February 2025, and we checked it out
The Points Guy / 9h
Several of us TPGers were in Cape Town this fall and wanted to explore the wildlife of South Africa. Enter Uber Safari. The ride-hailing service connects visitors to Cape Town with animal exploration at Aquila Private Game Reserve about two hours away from the city. The service is offered through January and is quickly filling up, but six of us were able to make a reservation (thanks to our hosts
Bluesky has growing pains. Heres what it can learn from X/Twitter
30Mashable / 9h
File this under nice problems to have: Bluesky is growing like gangbusters. But hiding beneath that nice problem is a whole viper pit of nasty ones, as any study of Twitter history will tell you. The Twitter-like social media underdog (or, given its logo, under-butterfly) zipped past the 20 million-user mark last week, with more than a quarter of those users arriving after the U.S. election. An e
OpenAI Sora leak: What it was and what it wasn’t.
Mashable / 9h
A group of artists that were early testers for OpenAI's Sora leaked access to the AI video generator on Tuesday. But let's get the facts straight so the story isn't oversimplified. OpenAI has since shut down access to Sora for all early testers. But for about three hours, the public could test out Sora for themselves. According to a statement shared with the demo hosted on Hugging Face, the artis
Spotify Wrapped 2024 date: When it comes out, how to view yours
Mashable / 9h
Spotify users look forward to their Wrapped all year long. And for those who can hardly wait, don't fret: Spotify Wrapped 2024 is nearly here. What is Spotify Wrapped? Started in 2016, Spotify Wrapped is exactly what it sounds like: your year in Spotify, neatly wrapped up in a colorful — and uniquely shareable — interactive experience. Spotify combs through your data and tells you your top artist
Found in the wild: The world’s first unkillable UEFI bootkit for Linux
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33Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Over the past decade, a new class of infections has threatened Windows users. By infecting the firmware that runs immediately before the operating system loads, these UEFI bootkits continue to run even when the hard drive is replaced or reformatted. Now the same type of chip-dwelling malware has been found in the wild for backdooring Linux machines. Researchers at security firm ESET said Wednesda
Teaching a drone to fly without a vertical rudder
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Most airplanes in the world have vertical tails or rudders to prevent Dutch roll instabilities, a combination of yawing and sideways motions with rolling that looks a bit like the movements of a skater. Unfortunately, a vertical tail adds weight and generates drag, which reduces fuel efficiency in passenger airliners. It also increases the radar signature, which is something you want to keep as l
T-Mobile says telco hackers had ‘no access’ to customer call and text message logs
28TechCrunch / 9h
The phone giant said hackers did not access the contents or logs of customer phone calls or text messages, during an industry-wide attack on phone and internet companies. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Threads now lets you swipe between different feeds right from the home screen
TechCrunch / 9h
Threads is rolling out a redesign that keeps your feeds visible on the home screen, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on Wednesday. The redesign allows you to quickly swipe between different feeds just like you can on X. The change is rolling out on Android on Wednesday, and will launch on iOS in the coming […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Forget Bose And LG: The Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar Is at a Record Low on Amazon
Gizmodo / 9h
Elevate your audio experience with Sonos today.
'Batch Cocktails' Is the Book You Need for Your Next Holiday Party
LifeHacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “ Cookbook of the Week. ” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. I’m bringing in a different type of cookbook this week. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving
Marriott and Sotheby’s extend partnership for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ luxury auction experiences
The Points Guy / 9h
The world’s largest hotel company continues to show luxury travel is just as much about experiences as it is about high thread count and service with a smile. The Luxury Group by Marriott International and Sotheby’s this week announced plans to extend their ongoing partnership for high-end auction experiences into next year. The offering is called “Iconic Pieces. Extraordinary Experiences.” It wa
TikTok Announces Plan to Block Some Beauty Filters for Minors
44Gizmodo / 9h
"By fostering a culture of authenticity, respect and support, we can create a digital world where everyone feels empowered to be their true self," the company said.
Arcane‘s Wild Overseas Censorship Edits Have Fans in Hysterics
38Gizmodo / 9h
Putting the LOL in League of Legends .
IoT devices across the world targeted by major new botnet
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Researchers from Aqua Security discover new Matrix botnet The botnet runs IP cameras, DVRs, routers, and similar Matrix was built using off-the-shelf and open source tools Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new malicious botnet running distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks against victims worldwide. Named “Matrix” by experts at Aqua Security , the botnet was created by a lone hacke
Your Apple ID is not suspended – how to avoid the latest dangerous phishing scam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
New phishing scam looks like an official email from Apple Links to fake Apple login screen that will steal your credentials Double-check that the email comes from an Apple.com address Scammers are always trying new tactics to steal your personal information. The latest phishing scam is no exception: cybercriminals are sending out emails which appear to be from Apple, claiming that your Apple ID i
Black Friday: Dyson Is Still 10x More Expensive Than an Average Hair Dryer But It Is 1,000x More Effective
Gizmodo / 9h
This is probably the smarter investment you can make in your hair care routine.
How to Secure a Windows Desktop Against Theft
How-To Geek / 9h
With the popularity of laptops, the theft of laptops is probably at the forefront of everyone's thoughts. However, just because laptops are a juicy target doesn't mean your desktop computer is safe.
Investigators say a Chinese ship’s crew deliberately dragged its anchor to cut undersea data cables
30Engadget / 9h
European investigators believe a Chinese-owned commercial ship deliberately dragged its anchor to sabotage the two undersea telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea earlier this month. However, Western law enforcement and intelligence officials told The Wall Street Journal that they don’t believe the Chinese government was involved. Instead, the probe is focused on whether Russian intellig
This $139 Robot Vacuum Is All You Need, Don’t Waste $1,000 on Something That Doesn’t Work
Gizmodo / 10h
Roborock is a trusted brand, and the Q5 Pro is an excellent choice.
Chrome on Android Is Getting a Bookmarks Bar
How-To Geek / 10h
Google Chrome is finally getting an always-visible bookmarks bar on Android devices. Its currently being tested as an experimental feature flag.
Starter Packs are the latest Bluesky feature that Threads is going to shamelessly adopt
Engadget / 10h
Threads is readying a feature inspired by Bluesky’s Starter Packs, according to reporting by TechCrunch and others. Chris Messina, who invented the hashtag, posted a screenshot of the tool to the social media app. He also says you can see an early version of the tool yourself by pasting "installedbarcelona://recommended_follow_lists" into Safari on iOS if you have the latest Threads app. We gave
You can now ask Claude to mimic your writing style
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Anthropic is rolling out new ways for you to change how your Claude AI chatbot communicates with a new range of pre-set and custom writing styles. Instead of explaining in every prompt how you want the AI to respond, you'll be able to tailor its conversation to your needs. That means Claude will be as formal or casual, verbose or concise as you wish. It’s a major step to making talking to an AI f
How to watch the 2024 Black Friday NFL game
Engadget / 10h
David Eulitt via Getty Images Maybe you're a huge football fan, maybe you're someone who wants to kick up your feet on the couch and enjoy something on in the background while you scroll for Black Friday deals on your phone and recover from Thanksgiving. Either way, we (and the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs) have got you covered. This Friday, the Chiefs (10-1) host the Raiders (2-9) in
Elon Musk Demands Ownership of InfoWars Social Accounts
300+Futurism / 10h
No Accountability Ever the center of attention, Elon Musk — through his social media site X, formerly Twitter — has managed to barge his way into the ongoing sale of Infowars to The Onion . In case you're not up to speed, the satirical publication recently declared that it was buying Infowars , the website founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, in a bankruptcy auction. But the sale has hit a
Character.AI Confirms Mass Deletion of Fandom Characters, Says They're Not Coming Back
27Futurism / 10h
Sorry, fandoms: it sounds like your favorite Character.AI bots aren't coming back. The embattled AI companion company Character.AI confirmed to Futurism that it removed a large number of characters from its platform, citing its adherence to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA) and copyright law, but failing to say whether the deletions were proactive or in response to requests from the hol
iOS 18.2 Apple Mail gets major redesign: 3 biggest updates
Mashable / 10h
The upcoming iOS 18.2 update is a big one. Expected to be released in early December , iOS 18.2 comes with Genmoji, Image Playground, Siri with the ChatGPT function , and more AI-powered Writing Tools. The update also has a redesigned Mail app. Even though Apple Intelligence features are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models and the entire iPhone 16 lineup, all iPhones that support the iOS 18.2 u
The music of ‘Moana 2’: AuliÊ»i Cravalho goes ‘Beyond’
Mashable / 10h
Moana is back with brand new songs including the big ballad “Beyond” and hype song “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?” UK editor Shannon Connelland talked to star AuliÊ»i Cravalho and songwriters Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear about the making of the film, and how music helped explore Moana's personal growth. Moana 2 is out now in cinemas in the U.S. and on Nov. 29.
Another Day, Another Price Drop: The Galaxy Watch Ultra Is Now $189, Down From $649
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s like getting gift after gift: Samsung is making this premium smartwatch more accessible than ever before.
Three Men Die After Google Maps Reportedly Told Them to Drive Over an Unfinished Bridge
69Gizmodo / 10h
In this case, incorrect instructions from the web mapping application seem to have proved fatal.
One of our favorite Black Friday deals is back: Get a $75 Saks Fifth Avenue promo gift card with $150 purchase
76The Points Guy / 10h
One of the best Black Friday deals is spending $150 at Saks Fifth Avenue and getting a $75 promotional gift card in exchange. All you have to do is shop using the promo code “BFGIFTSF.” This deal is available for purchases through Saturday, and the promo gift card will be eligible for use from Dec. 15 to Dec. 24. But what’s even better than getting a $75 promo gift card with a $150 purchase is th
Ledger art and indigenous cultural continuity
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
digitalnewberry : Wooden Leg’s ledger book, 1879-188 1 Ledger art is part of a long tradition of Native people documenting their history on their own terms. Many Plains Native communities started chronicling events pictorially on materials like rocks and buffalo hides. Beginning in the mid-19th century, they used pages of ledger books obtained from settlers. An example of adaptation and agency, l
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Are 20% Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you've had your eye on Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses (no pun intended), then now's the perfect time to pick them up. Amazon has the glasses discounted for Black Friday by up to 20% off. In addition, you'll get a $90 digital credit for your next Amazon purchase. Just use t
The Ultimate Problem-Solving Garden Hose Is 30% off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you have been through the ringer searching for the perfect garden hose (one that is lightweight, that won’t split or burst, that is long enough, that is sturdy enough to last more than one season), here it is —and it's on sale for Black Friday. Giraffe Wall-Mounted Retra
A Year of Hulu Is $1 a Month Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Normally, Hulu subscribers pay $9.99 per month for the privilege of ad interrupted (okay, they call it ad supported ) streaming. In the spirit of Black Friday, Hulu is currently offering an entire year of the service for just .99 a month—90% off!—but you have to sign up by
My Favorite Grow Lights Are on Sale for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. In just a few months, we'll be starting seeds for the spring garden season. If you're interested in starting seeds, you'll need a growing system, like the one I've outlined here . It doesn't have to be complicated: You'll need trays to grow your seeds in, heat mats, and gro
Creeping Icelandic Lava Flow Threatens Popular Tourist Spot
Gizmodo / 10h
The recent eruption hasn't disrupted air travel, and in fact, some plane passengers had a fantastic view.
Bluesky has a verification problem
72Engadget / 10h
Bluesky is bigger than ever. But as the upstart social media service surges , the platform is facing some growing pains. Among them: The influx of new users has opened up new opportunities for scammers and impersonators hoping to capitalize on the attention — and Bluesky’s lack of a conventional verification system. A recent analysis by Alexios Mantzarlis, director of the Security Trust and Safet
Don’t Buy an Old MacBook For Less, The New MacBook Pro M4 Is at a Record Low Price For Black Friday
Gizmodo / 10h
Launched in early November, these MacBook Pro M4 models are the top choice on the market right now.
Prehistoric Tailoring? 13,000-Year-Old Bone Needles Show How Ice Age Humans Stitched Winter Clothing
Gizmodo / 10h
Ice Age humans in what is now Wyoming used bones from hares, bobcats, and mountain lions to craft sewing needles, new research suggests.
Black Friday stocking stuffer deals you wont want to miss — shop palm-sized gadgets, mini portable speakers, and more
Mashable / 10h
Best Black Friday stocking stuffer deals at a glance A portable mini speaker JBL Go 3 $29.95 (save $10 at Amazon) An ultra-slim fitness tracker Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 (save $30 at Best Buy) Pocket-sized home security Blink Outdoor 4 security camera $39.99 (save $60 at Best Buy) It’s officially crunch time — we’re in the thick of the holiday shopping season, and Black Friday is just around the co
FCC approves T-Mobiles Starlink cell coverage plans
Mashable / 10h
The Federal Communications Commission just approved a first-of-its-kind license in order to bring internet access to dead zones and other remote areas. On Tuesday, the FCC gave its approval for T-Mobile and Elon Musk 's SpaceX subsidiary Starlink to team up and provide additional telecommunications coverage. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk hints that X throttles posts with links As Reuters reports, this mark
Donald Trump Jr. Wants Guys Like Joe Rogan in the White House Briefing Room
50Gizmodo / 10h
It's hard to imagine Rogan wanting to sit patiently for a briefing.
The latest Switch Online Expansion Pack update includes three classic Sega Genesis games
Engadget / 10h
It’s been more than a hot minute since we’ve seen some new Sega Genesis classics in the Nintendo Switch online library, but we’re finally getting some today. The Switch Online Expansion Pack brings the frantic platformer VectorMan , the run-n-gunner Wolf of the Battlefield: MERCS and the totally awesome ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron to the Switch’s classic games library. VectorMan from Blue
Samsung’s Black Friday Gift, Massive Storage in a Tiny Memory Card at an Ultra-Low Price
Gizmodo / 11h
The tiny price of the tiny PRO Plus microSDXC card makes it the ideal storage solution for any device with an SD card slot.
The Best Nerdy Gifts of 2024
Gizmodo / 11h
The pop-culture geek on your list will be thrilled by these picks from Marvel, Star Wars , Lego, and more.
This is the largest USB Flash Drive you can buy right now: 4TB USB 3.2 Gen2 thumb disk from Oyen Digital uses 3D TLC NAND — and can reach speeds of up to 1050MBps
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Dash Pro Flash Drive delivers up to 4TB storage with high speeds Achieves 1050MBps on USB 3.2; supports USB-C and Thunderbolt Includes adapters, and features durable aluminum housing Despite the rise of cloud storage, a USB flash drive remains a practical and reliable tool for data storage and transfer. Their portability, ease of use, and ability to operate without an internet connection make the
How Audio Compression Works and Why It Can Affect Your Music Quality
How-To Geek / 11h
You may have heard that your music is "compressed" and that if it were less compressed, or even uncompressed, it would sound much better. However, if you know what compression is and how it works, you might not be in such a hurry to "expand" your musical horizons.
OpenAI's Super-Powerful "Sora" AI Video Generator Appears to Have Leaked
Futurism / 11h
Sora Spot A group of unhappy artists say they've leaked OpenAI's video generator Sora. The text-to-video model was first announced in February of this year, with the company showing off its impressive ability to generate photorealistic — albeit imperfect — video footage. But OpenAI has yet to publicly release the model, only allowing a small group of beta testers to take Sora for a spin. Now, tho
xAI could release a standalone Grok app soon
Mashable / 11h
If you're one of the around 1.3 million people who are X Premium subscribers — or about 0.26% of the platform's user base — you have access to Grok, X's AI chatbot similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, that you can use through the X app. But that access might be getting a bit more broad. According to The Wall Street Journal , Elon Musk's AI company xAI will be releasing a standalone consumer app. It will
Tiger trackers used to spy on women
BBC News / 11h
Tiger tracking cameras have been misused to take videos of women in a forest in India.
UK Adds £10 Visa Waiver Fee For Foreign Visitors, Including From US
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Traveling to the United Kingdom will soon require an extra step for virtually all visitors, including those from the United States and European Union. While I first wrote about this several months ago, I wanted to provide an update , as travelers can now start applying for this program. UK rolling out widespread Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) As it stands, travelers from many parts of the
Google Gemini’s Imagen 3 lets players design their own chess pieces
TechCrunch / 11h
Google Labs, the experimental arm of the tech giant, has introduced a new online project that offers an entertaining variation of the game of chess. The web experiment is named GenChess, which, as the name implies, uses Gemini Imagen 3, Google’s image generation model, allowing players to customize their own chess pieces using text prompts. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
Motorola Phones Will Soon Get Catch Me Up and Other AI Features
How-To Geek / 11h
More and more smartphones now are shipping with AI features, whether or not most buyers are interested. Now, Motorola is joining the party with its new Moto AI range of features.
My Favorite Smart Meat Thermometer Is on Sale for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I know we're all in deep prep mode for this week's eating holiday, but it's worth thinking about the holiday feasts to come. Right now, you can buy a reliable TempSpike smart meat thermometer at a great Black Friday discount. It probably won't arrive before Thanksgiving, bu
Lufthansa’s Intriguing “Green Fares” Expand Worldwide
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
With environmentalism being an increasingly hot topic in the aviation industry, we’ve seen many airlines introduce options to carbon offset tickets. Lufthansa Group has offered this concept on select flights for a couple of years now — this was first trialed in 2022, before being consistently offered as of early 2023 on short haul flights. There’s now an update , as Lufthansa Group is preparing t
December's PS Plus monthly games include It Takes Two and Temtem
Engadget / 11h
Sony has revealed some games that PlayStation Plus members can claim in December, to help keep them busy throughout the long winter. This is a pretty good drop, and one pick is a bona-fide GOTY-winner. First up, the co-op delight It Takes Two . We enjoyed this split-screen co-op adventure , even if we found the story to be a bit on the cheesy side. Simply put, the game is a strictly two-player af
Xbox Players’ Favorite Seagate Storage Expansion Card at Its All-Time Low Price This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 11h
This is the best gift for Xbox players, don't miss the Black Friday sale on this Seagate storage card.
Black Friday Marriott Bonvoy deal: 25% off stays through January
The Points Guy / 11h
Marriott Bonvoy members can get up to 25% off Marriott stays for travel through Jan. 20, 2025. Travelers must book by Dec. 3 to save. Deal basics MARRIOTT.COM Hotels: Participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts Travel dates: Dec. 1, 2024-Jan. 20, 2025 Book by: Dec. 3, 2024 This deal is only available for hotels booked via the Marriott Bonvoy app, but you can book online to get up to 20% off
How to build credit without a credit card
21The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We here at TPG talk a lot about credit cards. From the best credit cards for college students to top travel rewards credit cards , it’s safe to say we’re a little bit obsessed. But what if you don’t already have credit ? Some of the best opportunities available for points and miles reside in premium cards that requir
This Week in AI: AI gets creative in the kitchen
TechCrunch / 11h
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: stuffing your face to the point of comatosis. Well, that and entertaining all the unsavory relatives you manage to keep at bay the rest of the year. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
8 iPhone Camera Features Most People Ignore (But Shouldn't)
How-To Geek / 11h
One of the main reasons I bought my first iPhone was its exceptional camera quality. However, I regret not digging in and finding some of the amazing features on offer sooner. If you're using your iPhone camera in its default state, youre missing out.
Amazon has up to 50% off premium gifts from brands like Dyson, Samsung, TheraGun, and more
Mashable / 11h
SAVE UP TO 50%: Amazon has marked down gifts from premium brands like Dyson, Ninja, Le Creuset, and more during this year's Black Friday event. Best premium gifts on sale at Amazon's Black Friday event Best tech deal Amazon Echo Buds (wired charging case) $34.99 at Amazon (save $85) Best kitchen deal Ninja Indoor Grill $149.99 at Amazon (save $110) Best self-care deal TheraGun Prime massage gun $
Is Samsung making a gaming handheld?
Mashable / 11h
Handheld gaming is having a moment, and it looks like Samsung doesn’t want to be left out. The South Korean electronics powerhouse, usually known for supplying cutting-edge displays to gaming gadgets like the Nintendo Switch , could soon leverage that expertise for its own gaming handheld. SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 still unannounced, but this big official reveal about the handheld may excite fa
Get both Hulu and Disney+ for $2.99 per month for Black Friday
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $96 : Through Dec. 2, the Disney+ and Hulu bundle (both with ads) is just $2.99 per month instead of the usual $10.99 per month for an entire year. That's 72% in savings and easily one of the best Black Friday streaming deals this season. Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) $2.99/month for one year (save $96) This year, everything got more expe
FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits
25Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Starlink yesterday obtained federal approval to provide service to cell phones, with some limits. The Federal Communications Commission issued an order that partially grants SpaceX's application while imposing conditions and deferring a decision on some aspects of the application. Starlink received approval to provide Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) within the United States. This means tha
Smart gadgets’ failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Makers of smart devices that fail to disclose how long they will support their products with software updates may be breaking the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act , the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned this week. The FTC released its statement after examining 184 smart products across 64 product categories, including soundbars, video doorbells, breast pumps, smartphones, home appliances , and gara
OpenAI is at war with its own Sora video testers following brief public leak
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
OpenAI has cut off testing access to its Sora video generation platform after a group of artists briefly shared their own early access in a publicly usable webpage Tuesday. The group, going by the moniker PR Puppets, claims the stunt was a protest against being asked to work as unpaid R&D and bug testers while participating in "art washing" of AI tools. But OpenAI says participation in the early
Google’s plan to keep AI out of search trial remedies isn’t going very well
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Google got some disappointing news at a status conference Tuesday, where US District Judge Amit Mehta suggested that Google's AI products may be restricted as an appropriate remedy following the government's win in the search monopoly trial. According to Law360 , Mehta said that "the recent emergence of AI products that are intended to mimic the functionality of search engines" is rapidly shiftin
Capital One Venture X Card: 15 Reasons To Apply
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card The Capital One Venture X has quickly become one of the most popular premium credit cards. While the card has a $395 annual fee, that fee is extremely easy to justify, thanks to the amazing perks, huge bonus, and great return on spending. While I’ve written a detailed review of this card , in this post I wanted to share 15 reasons
A Canadian Deer Is Mysteriously Wandering Around in a Bright Yellow High-Vis Safety Jacket
81Gizmodo / 11h
How the deer came to be wearing a safety jacket is a mystery that may never be solved.
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
It's Black Friday week, and you know what that means: pretty much every retailer on the planet is offering "super mega deals" on gadgets and accessories. But savvy shoppers know where to go for even bigger savings – while also reducing their environmental impact. Whether you're looking for iPhones or headphones, PCs or tablets, smartwatches or Nintendo Switches, Back Market is the place to go for
NASA’s Voyager 1 Finally Phones Home After Worrying Communications Glitch
25Gizmodo / 12h
The spacecraft was forced to rely on a radio transmitter that hadn't been used in 43 years.
Meta’s Threads is developing its own take on Bluesky’s ‘Starter Packs’
48TechCrunch / 12h
Hoping to quell some of the momentum behind social network Bluesky, a competitor to X and Meta’s Threads, Meta is developing a feature that takes inspiration from one of Bluesky’s more popular additions: the concept of “Starter Packs,” or hand-curated lists of suggested users that help newcomers find people to follow. Meta’s version of these […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
Trump's Huge New Tariffs Spell Trouble for the AI Industry
36Futurism / 12h
Off the Rack President-elect Donald Trump's newly-announced tariffs represent yet another headache for the troubled AI industry . Long a part of Trump's bid to get back into the White House, raising tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico is now a cornerstone of the real estate mogul's bold and short-sighted economic vision that says he'll start enacting on his first day back in the Oval Office. Gea
The Soundcore Sport X20 Earbuds by Anker Are Six Times Cheaper Than Bose Earbuds This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Get these fitness-focused wireless Soundcore by Anker earbuds for under $60.
Found it: Heres the cheapest 55-inch QLED TV so far this Black Friday
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $180: As of Nov. 27, Best Buy has the Hisense 55-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV on sale for $219.99 for Black Friday, which is a savings of 45%. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch QD5 QLED 4K Google TV $219.99 at Best Buy $399.99 Save $180.00 Best Buy is beating Walmart at one of its own games this Black Friday , and that game is "having the cheapest possible * insert size here* TV o
Check out some of the best Nintendo Switch deals weve seen ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 12h
Best early Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2024 Best Nintendo Switch console deal Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle $299 (save $50) Best Nintendo Switch game deal 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30 (save $39) Best Nintendo Switch accessory deal CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 (save $20) Good Nintendo Switch deals are pretty hard to come by. For some reason, Nintendo just ge
Shuhei Yoshida is leaving PlayStation in January after three decades
28Engadget / 12h
As of January 15, 2025, PlayStation’s Shuhei Yoshida will leave Sony but not retire from the industry entirely. Yoshida made the announcement while on the PlayStation Podcast Tuesday (a condensed transcription of the interview appears on the official PlayStation blog .) He hasn’t provided a reason why he’s leaving. Many know Yoshida as Sony Interactive’s Head of Indies Initiative, a position he g
If You Already Bought an Xbox Series X, You’ll be Very Upset by This Huge Black Friday Deal
Gizmodo / 12h
This is the first time the Xbox Series X has seen such a significant discount.
OpenAI moves to trademark its o1 ‘reasoning’ models
22TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI has filed a trademark application for its latest AI model, o1, as the firm moves to shield its IP. On Tuesday, OpenAI submitted paperwork to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to register the trademark “OpenAI o1.” Interestingly, the documents reveal that OpenAI filed for a foreign trademark application in Jamaica in May, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Elton John Collection
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
pwlanier : A VERSACE (ROSENTHAL) PORCELAIN ‘MEDUSA RED’ TABLE SERVICE MODERN, BLACK AND GILT PRINTED MARKS In the 'Medusa Red’ pattern, decorated with baroque-style scrolls, strapwork and Medusa masks, comprising: Two candlesticks An oval tureen and cover A smaller oval tureen and cover An oval platter A smaller oval platter An open vegetable bowl Two small square trays Fourteen napkin rings Four
Forget Samsung, The Hisense 65-Inch 4K Smart TV Is Over $600 Off This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Save 40% on the Hisense 65-Inch Class U8 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K at Amazon in this early Black Friday deal.
SpaceX Wins Approval to Provide Direct-to-Cell Service From Satellites
100+Gizmodo / 12h
SpaceX's new satellites allowed some people in areas effected by hurricanes to send text messages earlier this year, now it will begin expanding the service commercially.
Best Black Friday Phone Deals (2024), Including Cases Too
21Wired / 12h
Need a smartphone? These Black Friday deals are the best we've seen all year on Android phones, accessories, and even iPhones.
Your Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch Could Soon Play Music With Its Speakers
How-To Geek / 12h
Google is testing a new feature for an upcoming update to its Watch OS software, allowing Android smartwatch owners to play media through the watch's speaker.
The Best Power Tools You Should Get From Home Depot During Black Friday
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Building your home workshop is fun, and having the right tools for maintenance is essential, but buying all the tools you need can get expensive. If you have some holiday shopping to do for your favorite woodworker or a particular project you’d like to work on, take advanta
Five Easy Plants You Should Bring Your Hosts for Thanksgiving
LifeHacker / 12h
For the next month, you're going to be showing up on a lot of doorsteps as a guest. It's only common courtesy to show up with a little something for your host. Traditional gifts like booze and food can be fraught—does this person drink? Do they have food allergies? Do they even want booze or food?—so bring a plant instead. Maybe you're concerned that gifting a plant ropes the recipient into years
For Black Friday, The Logitech C920x HD Pro Webcam Is as Low as $50 and Better Than Your MacBook Camera
Gizmodo / 12h
Chat and record like a pro with a Logitech HD webcam for 30% off for Black Friday
The Best 2024 Genre Films To Catch Up on This Weekend
25Gizmodo / 12h
From family-friendly animation to deep, dark sci-fi, 2024 has had a bunch of great movies you may have missed.
Rogue VPN servers used to spread malware via malicious updates
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Researchers from AmberWolf find two flaws in popular VPN products Flaws can be abused to get the VPNs to connect to malicious servers The servers can use the connection to steal login credentials, drop malware, and more Hackers have been using compromised VPN servers to steal sensitive information from connected VPN clients, security researchers are warning. Earlier this year, cybersecurity exper
ElevenLabs’ new feature is a NotebookLM competitor for creating GenAI podcasts
20TechCrunch / 12h
Voice AI startup ElevenLabs on Wednesday introduced a feature that lets you upload different types of content to create a multispeaker podcast for you, similar to Google’s NotebookLM. The feature, called GenFM, can be found on the company’s ElevenLabs Reader iOS app. Currently, GenFM supports 32 languages, including English, Hindi, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, […] © 2024 TechCrun
Notepad++ Now Lets You Pin Your Tabs
How-To Geek / 12h
Notepad++ version 8.7.2 has just been released. One important new feature is the Pin Tab feature option, which works a lot like pinned tabs in most web browsers.
Is Leaving Your Bag Unattended In An Airport Lounge Safe Or Too Risky?
View from the Wing / 12h
While lounge thefts do happen on occasion, just as thefts from overhead bins happen on an aircraft - it's quite rare. Theft in an airport is even harder than on a plane. There's more video cameras there than most places, and at large airports there's more law enforcement agencies on-site than you can possibly imagine. Continue reading ...
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Has Arrived
How-To Geek / 12h
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. This is a smaller and modular version of the Raspberry Pi 5 computer.
Here’s what Thanksgiving foods you can bring in your carry-on and what has to be checked
85The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For a lot of Thanksgiving travelers and hosts, there’s a mutual, perhaps unwritten, agreement: The out-of-town guests travel, and the hosts handle the cooking. For plenty of others, though, it’s not quite so straightforward. This means you’re likely to see a fellow passenger toting a turkey or pie this wee
10 points and miles tasks to complete by the end of the year
48The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. As the end of 2024 approaches, it’s a good time to revisit your points and miles strategies, set goals and prioritize what’s most important to you. If you’re unsure where to start, here are 10 points and miles tasks to complete before the end of the year. Check progress on your status goals CAIAIMAGE/AGNIESZKA
TuSimple co-founder demands liquidation, sues company for control of his shares
TechCrunch / 12h
Xiaodi Hou, the co-founder and former CEO of self-driving truck startup TuSimple, is demanding that the board immediately liquidate the company and return all remaining funds — roughly $450 million — to shareholders “on a pure pro-rata basis, regardless of share class,” according to a letter that TechCrunch has viewed. Hou is also suing TuSimple […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
Elon Musk’s AI company may release a consumer app
TechCrunch / 12h
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is reportedly preparing to release a stand-alone consumer app. That’s according to The Wall Street Journal, which reports that the upcoming app will be similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, allowing users to access xAI’s Grok chatbot from their personal devices. The app will likely arrive after xAI closes its next funding […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
For $57, This Portable 15″ HD Monitor Can be Easily Taken Anywhere Just Like a Tablet
Gizmodo / 12h
It may look like a tablet, but it's actually a genuine secondary screen for your computer, console, or smartphone.
Review: The Lounge VIP Santa Cruz De La Sierra Airport (VVI)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
During my two times to Latin America review trip , I had a roughly seven hour layover at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia (that’s a mouthful, eh?). I was arriving in Boliviana de Aviacion’s A330 business class , and was connecting to GOL’s 737 MAX premium economy .
