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The bomb cyclone looks monstrous from space

57Mashable / 8h
A formidable bomb cyclone is churning off the Western U.S. The comma-shaped storm is a suped-up mid-latitude cyclone, which is quite different than the tropical cyclones (like hurricanes ) that form near the equator and are fueled by extremely warm waters. Instead, mid-latitude cyclones are much larger (some 900 to over 3,000 miles in diameter) than tropical cyclones, and form near the boundaries


American Airlines & Aer Lingus Partnership: Elite Perks, Points
1KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
In early 2022, American Airlines and Aer Lingus formally launched a partnership. However, the rollout has been incredibly strange. We only saw reciprocal mileage earning introduced after nearly two years, and now we’re seeing reciprocal elite perks introduced after nearly three years. Details of the American & Aer Lingus partnership In late 2020, Aer Lingus was approved to join the oneworld trans


Delta Reveals Radical Investor Day Strategy: Near-Zero Upgrades, ‘Basic Business,’ And AI-Driven Fares
26View from the Wing / 3h
Delta's Investor Day was held this morning, and a key theme of airline President Glen Hauenstein's presentation was getting passengers to pay more for their seats . There were three ways he outlined that Delta is and plans to drive more revenue from passengers out of each seat that they fly - reducing upgrades, stripping down their Comfort+ and business class products to get customers to pay extr




ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode lands in your desktop browser – and it’s a big step towards its rumored Operator agent
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode in the browser Only paying subscribers will get access for now It's a vital first step towards browser-based AI agents for ChatGPT It's been a busy time for ChatGPT and OpenAI. Hot on the heels of rumors that ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode (the ability to have a free-flowing conversation with the AI) is about to get the ability to 'see' , and rolling


May Mobility to test driverless shuttles in Ann Arbor
TechCrunch / 8min
May Mobility is slowly advancing its driverless capabilities. The startup this week launched a small-scale deployment of autonomous shuttles, which will drive themselves along a fixed route without a human safety driver present. May will initially deploy one to two autonomous Toyota Sienna minivans to ferry employees and “invited guests” across a 2-square-mile area of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All r


Benchmark invests $19M in New Lantern, a smarter way for radiologists to use AI
TechCrunch / 8min
Shiva Suri gained a unique perspective into how radiologists work when he quarantined and shared a home office with his mom, a well-regarded radiologist. “I watched her work day in and day out, and she was wasting about seven to eight hours on boring workflow tasks,” Suri said. “Only 5% of her time, she had […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Elon Musk Clearly Has Humongous Daddy Issues
Futurism / 13min
Though Elon Musk disputes various claims about his life story, one thing is perfectly clear: he has immense daddy issues. "Almost every crime you can possibly think of, [my father] has done," Musk told Rolling Stone in 2017 — reportedly while crying — of his father, a South African wheeler-dealer who has several children with his own stepdaughter . "Almost every evil thing you could possibly thin


Android 16's First Developer Preview Is Here Early
LifeHacker / 14min
If you're an Android fan, you might be used to the typical rollout for Android developer previews: Google usually drops the first preview in February , so the fact that the company seeded Android 16's first developer preview in November—three months ahead of schedule—is quite surprising. It's a good thing, but not just because interested parties can try out Android 16 already. As it happens, Goog


These Bissell Vacuums Are on Sale Ahead of Black Friday (and They're All Great)
LifeHacker / 14min
I never imagined that as I grew older and more mature, I would develop into someone with a "favorite vacuum," but that's where I'm at. I am loyal to Bissell. In a world where vacuums from companies like Dyson and Shark can inexplicably cost over $500, Bissell provides more accessible price points without compromising on quality; every Bissell I've ever had has had intense suction power, innovativ


Watch the Cringe TikTok Videos That Got an LA Cop Fired
Gizmodo / 16min
An employee of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department posted cringe and lied about it. Repeatedly. It was enough to get him fired.


PlayStation Portal Can Now Stream PS5 Cloud Games
How-To Geek / 18min
Sony is now making its PlayStation Portal handheld even more useful. It's not limited to local streaming anymore: you can now use it to play PS5 games from anywhere with cloud gaming.


A24 is selling chocolate now. But what would their movies actually taste like?
Mashable / 21min
Production company A24 has brought us incredible films, from this year's Love Lies Bleeding and The Brutalist to past Best Picture winners like Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All at Once . Now, they're delivering another treat: themed chocolate bars. A24's Movie Chocolate is a collection of three milk chocolate candy bars, each themed around various concessions. The Fizzy Fountain Soda bar p


Led by Anduril, defense tech funding sets a new record this year
TechCrunch / 30min
Defense tech startups have raised almost $3 billion so far in 2024, surpassing the previous record from 2022 of $2.6 billion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Someone fused a 3D printer and a vacuum robot to create a mobile 3D printer that can print on almost any flat surface — including your floor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
MobiPrint robot autonomously prints designs directly onto floors Developed for accessibility, inspired by tactile markers for navigation Future plans include AI for larger, adaptable, on-site printing Imagine a 3D printer that can print creations exactly where you need them. That’s the idea behind MobiPrint , a mobile 3D printing robot developed by Daniel Campos Zamora at the University of Washin


Audio-Technica warns of overheating issue with its new cheap wireless earbuds that ‘can produce smoke’
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
Audio-Technica’s SQ1TW2 earphones have a battery overheating issue The problem is with the charging case which can produce smoke The manufacturer assures us that no one has been harmed by the issue Audio-Technica has issued a warning for its new SQ1TW2 wireless earphones , with some versions suffering from a fault with the battery which can overheat with alarming consequences. In an email, Audio-


The Best Chromebooks of 2024
How-To Geek / 33min
Chromebooks have come a long way and are now giving Windows PCs and Macs a real run for their money in price, features, and performance. Whether you're shopping for a work device, school companion, photo editor, or even a lightweight gaming setup, theres a Chromebook ready to do the job.


American Airlines AAdvantage elite members can now enjoy benefits when flying Aer Lingus
The Points Guy / 35min
If you hold elite status within the American Airlines AAdvantage program, you can now enjoy reciprocal benefits when flying to Ireland and beyond on Aer Lingus . While mileage earning of AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points between American and Dublin-based Aer Lingus was implemented in December 2023, new benefits are now available for elite members of American’s Advantage program when they fly wi


Citi Strata Premier Card: 8 Reasons To Apply
One Mile at a Time / 37min
Link: Apply now for the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card ( review ) is one of the most rewarding mid-range credit cards. While many people might be familiar with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ( review ), the Citi Strata Premier is an often overlooked competitor (or complement, depending on how you look at it). In this post, I wanted to share eight reasons you should ge


SpaceX just got exactly what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches
Ars Technica - All content / 39min
A day after SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the sixth time , the company received good news from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding future launch operations from its Starbase facility in South Texas. In a draft version of what is known as an "Environmental Assessment," the FAA indicated that it will grant SpaceX permission to increase the number of Starship launches in South Te


Fitness app Strava is tightening third-party access to user data
Ars Technica - All content / 39min
The Strava app is one of the most popular ways for cyclists, runners, hikers, and other distance sports enthusiasts to track their performance and grab some bragging rights. Because most athletic types will have the app installed already—and because it's hard or impossible to run two tracking apps at once—many apps use Strava's API as a go-between for workout data. Strava emailed its more than 10


Comcast to ditch cable TV networks in partial spinoff of NBCUniversal assets
Ars Technica - All content / 39min
Comcast today announced plans to spin off NBCUniversal cable TV networks such as USA, CNBC, and MSNBC into a new publicly traded company. Comcast is trying to complete the spinoff in one year, effectively unwinding part of the NBCUniversal acquisition it completed in 2011. The entities in the planned spinoff generated about $7 billion of revenue in the 12 months that ended September 30, 2024, Com


The Science Behind Spider-Man: Reign‘s Infamous Radioactive Semen
Gizmodo / 40min
Spider-Man: Reign is one of the most infamous Spidey comics around. But is there scientific merit to its infamy? Find out in this exclusive look inside Diana McCallum’s upcoming book, Sex Lives of Superheroes .


Cambridge Dictionary's word of the year is 'manifest'
Mashable / 50min
Cambridge Dictionary has chosen its word the year, and it's manifest. It beat out brat (inspired by Charli XCX 's album of the same name), ecotarian, and resilience. SEE ALSO: We're living through the age of delusion According to the dictionary, the verb means "to use methods such as visualization and affirmation to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will m


How to set up Hearing Aid mode on your AirPods
Mashable / 50min
Apple's AirPods are more than a way to get your favorite music as close to your eardrums as possible, now they're hearing aids, too. Announced in September, the devices' new Hearing Aid mode provides clinical-grade hearing support for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, based on an on-device hearing test and customizable sound-enhancing settings. The over-the-counter software was the first o


How to update your Apple product to avoid a potential cyberattack
Mashable / 50min
Apple has rolled out two critical security updates after uncovering zero-day vulnerabilities targeting Intel-based Mac computers . SEE ALSO: Missing notes on iPhone: Apple dropped a fix for the bug In a disclosure posted Tuesday , the company detailed its discovery of the flaws and the rapid fixes implemented to protect Mac users. These zero-day bugs — so named because they were exploited before


Windmill Air, the maker of our favorite AC unit, is having a sitewide sale
Mashable / 50min
SAVE 20%: Get 20% off powerful and efficient AC units, fans, and air purifiers at Windmill Air with promo code WINDMILL . Shop now and save. Opens in a new window Credit: Windmill The Windmill AC (6K BTU Original) $271.20 at Windmill $339.00 Save $67.80 with promo code WINDMILL With Black Friday just a week away, retailers everywhere are getting into the giving spirit by offering deep discounts a


You can now stream some Xbox games you own, but you still need Game Pass Ultimate
Engadget / 51min
Microsoft has announced a long-anticipated feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Starting today, you'll be able to stream select games that you own on TVs and Meta Quest VR headsets, as well as supported browsers on phones, tablets and PCs in every country where Xbox Cloud Gaming is available. Microsoft plans to expand the feature to Xbox consoles and the Windows Xbox app next year. You'll still need to


Messenger gets HD video calls, AI backgrounds, and more
TechCrunch / 54min
Meta is introducing new features for Messenger, its messaging app, including AI-powered noise suppression. Messenger is getting HD video calls and voice isolation, both of which can be enabled via the call settings menu. HD calls are now the default for calls placed over Wi-Fi, Meta says, and an option for calls over cellular. Messenger […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


DuckDuckGo calls for EU to widen its Digital Markets Act probe of Google
TechCrunch / 54min
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has urged the European Union to widen its Digital Markets Act (DMA) investigation into Google, claiming the search giant is in breach of several areas where the bloc has yet to formally probe the company’s compliance. The EU’s flagship market contestability rulebook has been in force on a handful of tech […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers


This Week in AI: Congressional commission warns of Chinese AGI
TechCrunch / 54min
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. America’s AI war with China is intensifying — or at least, the rhetoric around it is. On Tuesday, a U.S. congressional commission proposed a “Manhattan Project-style” effort to fund the development of AI systems with human-level […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Comcast Wants to Split off Its TV Business
How-To Geek / 55min
Comcast announced plans to spin off its NBCUniversal cable networks. The deal could change how Comcast's media and internet businesses are bundled and sold.


William Shatner’s Captain Kirk returns one last time in an eight-minute short film
Engadget / 58min
William Shatner, who once sparred with Engadget over Twitter’s verification policy , has finally reprised his most famous role. Captain Kirk is back in the short film 765874 - Unification . This eight-minute story is live now on YouTube and follows the events of Star Trek: Generations , which was the last time Shatner donned his Starfleet uniform. The short was made by a graphics company called O


Xbox Users’ Black Friday Is Here With WD_Black C50 Expansion Card at Its Lowest Price Ever
Gizmodo / 58min
Boost the storage and performance of your Xbox Series X|S With WD's top-rated expansion card while it's just under $100.


It's not just free VPNs, these premium services may be bad for your privacy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Not all premium VPN services protect your privacy equally, with over half of the most popular services suffering some form of data leak. At least three apps also shared your personal information "in a way that put user privacy at risk." These are the main findings from new research conducted by Top10VPN based on the 30 most popular premium providers for Android devices. These include some of the


H, the AI startup that raised $220M, launches its first product: Runner H for ‘agentic’ applications
TechCrunch / 1h
H, the Paris startup founded by Google alums, made a big splash last summer when, out of the blue, it announced a seed round of $220 million before releasing a single product. Three months later, still without a product, that splash started to look like a catastrophic flood when three of the company’s five co-founders […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Houston, Our Brains Don’t Work So Great Up Here
Gizmodo / 1h
Astronauts on board the ISS took longer to perform certain tasks, raising concern over the effects spaceflight has on the human brain.


Flic Smart Home Buttons Now Support Matter
How-To Geek / 1h
Flic, celebrated its 10th anniversary as a company specializing in smart home button controllers by making some updates to its Flic Hub. These updates give users a lot more freedom to program their smart hubs.


Amazon Robots Struggling to Keep Up With Human Workers
42Futurism / 1h
Mike Mulligan Autonomous robots are filling up Amazon warehouses, where they're sorting, loading, and unloading packages with impressive efficiency. But it sounds like they're still outmatched by humans when it comes to many essential tasks. The e-commerce giant's robotic arm Sparrow, for example, excels at what's called "top-picking," or picking up an item at the top of a storage container. It c


Kevin Feige Just Dropped Some Exciting But Obvious Avengers Teases
Gizmodo / 1h
The president of Marvel Studios talked Fantastic Four , Secret Wars , X-Men , and more.


What's New on Netflix in December 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
Netflix has a packed December lineup of live events, comedy hours, and popular series. The platform will stream two NFL games on Christmas Day—Ravens vs. Texans and Chiefs vs. Steelers—and let's hope it goes more smoothly than November's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson live events. (Netflix will be hosting another live event in December: A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter is a music variety sho


Outsource Your Holiday To-Do List and Relax This Year
LifeHacker / 1h
Here come the holidays—and with them, holiday stress. Nearly everyone in the U.S. admits to getting stressed out during the holiday season, and while financial concerns are a big part of that, people also blame all the holiday-related chores—like gift shopping , gift wrapping, gift shipping , and getting the house into shape for all those guests. Let’s face it: It’s hard to feel any holiday cheer


Amazon has the best price on the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 ahead of Black Friday, saving you $320
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $320.99: The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD) with LCD screen in the Dune colorway is down to just $879 at Amazon, discounted from the list price of $1,199.99. That's a 27% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD) $879.00 at Amazon $1,199.99 Save $320.99 LCD screen in Dune colorway We're appro


Upgrade your home workspace with an M4 Mac Mini at its lowest price yet
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $80: As of Nov. 20, get the Apple Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $499.99, down from its usual price of $579.99. That's the lowest price we've seen for this configuration. Opens in a new window Credit: Costco Apple Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $499.99 at Costco $579.99 Save $80.00 Need a new computer? A desktop can take up a bit of space, and sometimes you don't want or have eno


Amazon just launched the massive Echo Show 21 smart display
Engadget / 1h
Amazon just surprise-dropped the Echo Show 21 , a massive smart display with all kinds of bells and whistles. As the name suggests, this device boasts a 21-inch screen. It’s also wall-mountable, just like the pre-existing Echo Show 15 . The display boasts a 1080p resolution, which won’t be winning any awards, but the audio quality looks to be much-improved from previous models. The Echo Show 21 s


As Bluesky soars, Threads rolls out custom feeds globally
TechCrunch / 1h
As X competitor Bluesky takes off, topping 20 million users, Meta’s own Twitter-like app, Instagram Threads, has begun rolling out a new feature called custom feeds to its global audience. Hoping to capitalize on user demand for more personalization, custom feeds are meant to allow Threads users to easily build feeds around specific topics or […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person


Instagram Will Let You Reset Your Recommendations
How-To Geek / 1h
The recommendation algorithms in social media apps can be frighteningly good at finding your interests. If your recommendations went rogue, though, you can now reset it on Instagram.


Free Massage at Home Every Day With This 68% Off Full Body Massage Chair at Best Buy for Black Friday
Gizmodo / 1h
Get the Insignia 3D zero gravity full body massage chair for just $1,300 ($2,699 off). Great holiday gift for your parents.


How to Install Zoom on Linux
How-To Geek / 1h
If youre part of a team thats even a little bit virtual, youre most likely familiar with Zoom Meetings, the famous conferencing software. It works very well on almost any operating system, but Linux users may occasionally run into issues, which is why Ill go over how to install Zoom on Linux.


Join Us for the WIRED Big Interview Event
22Wired / 1h
On December 3, WIRED will be sitting down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.


This Solitary Dolphin in the Baltic Sea Is Really Going Through It Right Now
24Gizmodo / 1h
A solo traveler off the coast of Denmark is apparently screaming into the void, revealing the importance of social interactions for dolphins.


Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 42 percent off JBL, Bose, Marshall, Sony and more
Engadget / 1h
We’ve tested scores of speakers over the years, and the best ones have made their way into three of our buying guides: soundbars , portable speakers and smart speakers . Right now Black Friday sales are already underway, bringing notable discounts to a few of our top picks. Amazon's says its Black Friday deals will start in earnest November 21, and we expect other retailers to follow suit. That m


'God's influencer' to be made first millennial saint in April
41BBC News / 1h
London-born Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia aged 15, will be canonised by the Catholic church in 2025.


Using a VPN is "against Islamic law" says Pakistan religious chief
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Pakistan's top religious body has said that using a VPN service to access blocked content goes against Shariah, the Islamic law. The statement from the country's constitutional body for legal advice on Islamic matters described their responsibility to prevent the "spread of evil", according to the report from the Associated Press. Pakistan's residents have increasingly turned to virtual private n


Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is on the way
Engadget / 1h
Square Enix is plunging deeper into the Final Fantasy 14 goldmine with a mobile spin-off. There's no release window for Final Fantasy 14 Mobile as yet, but playtests will "soon" get underway in China, "followed by a global launch soon after." Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida said in a video that developer Lightspeed Studios is working to "faithfully recreate the story, duties,


Snag the JBL Go 3 speaker for under $30 at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $10: As of Nov. 20, you can get the JBL Go 3 for $29.95 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount, or $10 off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Go 3 $29.95 at Amazon $35.95 Save $6.00 Even someone who has everything can always use a new speaker. Portable Bluetooth speakers are great for the beach, camping, parties, tailgates, or anywhere else you want to listen to music without de


Microsoft and HarperCollins partner up to train AI models on books
Mashable / 1h
Microsoft has signed a licensing deal with HarperCollins to train its AI models. According to Bloomberg sources, HarperCollins will allow Microsoft's LLMs to train on nonfiction titles. Microsoft reportedly doesn't plan on creating AI-generated books, but instead will access high quality data to make its models more intelligent and accurate. "HarperCollins authors will have the option to particip


Prime members: Save 50% on a 4-pack of Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight home security cameras
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $300: Prime members can get a 4-pack of the Arlo Pro 5S Spotlight home security cameras for just $299.99, down from the standard price of $599.99. That's a 50% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Arlo Arlo Pro 5s Spotlight Home Security Camera (4-pack) $299.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $300.00 with Prime membership With dark winter nights (and mornings) upon us, it's time to think more abou


Earn up to 75,000 bonus points on the Citi Strata Premier Card
The Points Guy / 1h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking to boost your travel with a nice haul of transferable points, you might want to think about one of Citi’s most viable cards on the market. New Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees ) cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $4,000


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Delta Plans “Basic” Business Class: Will Premium Unbundling Work?
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Over time, we’ve seen the concept of “basic economy” become pretty widespread, whereby the cheapest economy fares include the fewest perks. The purpose of this is twofold — to expand a carrier’s potential customer base, and to get existing customers to “buy up” to a higher fare, in order to avoid punitive restrictions. Internationally, we’ve also seen some airlines introduce basic business class.


Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger Is Less Than Half Price at Best Buy for Pre-Black Friday, Not on Amazon
Gizmodo / 1h
Fast-charge your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch with one compact, travel-friendly charger and save over 50%.


Marriott Bonvoy’s Hidden Perks: Free Massages, Cocktail Parties – But Club Access Quietly Dropped at Some Resorts [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 2h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


Look out TurboTax — Trump government efficiency team is reportedly considering a free tax-filing app
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
US President-Elect Donald Trump could be working on a free tax filing app The initiative forms part of Elon Musk’s DOGE plans for streamlining Intuit and H&R Block shares fell following the news Shares in tax software giants Intuit and H&R Block have fallen after reports claimed Donald Trump’s administration advisory team could be exploring creating a new, free tax-filing app. The Washington Post


How to Get the Windows 11 24H2 Update
How-To Geek / 2h
The Windows 11 24H2 update is one of the biggest updates from Microsoft for Windows in recent years. While the update mainly focuses on Copilot+ PCs, there are also plenty of new features for all Windows 11 devices. If you haven't updated your computer to 24H2, here's how to get and install it.


Day of the Devs livestream will showcase indie titles a day before the Game Awards
Engadget / 2h
On December 12, The Game Awards will reveal some of the biggest upcoming games and honor the industry's achievements yet again. The day before it's set to take place, however, a Day of the Devs event will put a spotlight on indie developers and titles in a livestream that fans everywhere can watch online. This Game Awards Edition showcase will feature quite a lengthy list of developer partners, i


The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
30Wired / 2h
Brad Porter helped Amazon deploy an army of warehouse robots. His new creation—Proxie—could help other companies embrace more automation.


Arcane Star Ella Purnell Politely Asks ‘What Is Wrong with You?’ Over That Big Jinx Moment
21Gizmodo / 2h
The explosive finale of Arcane season 2's second act has fans reeling, so we're inclined to agree with her question.


Expert Warns That Elon Musk May Gut NASA
55Futurism / 2h
Now that president-elect Donald Trump has solidified his bromance with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the role of NASA could start to look dramatically different. Trump has put Musk in charge of a so-called "Department of Government Efficiency," where the mercurial CEO has promised to excise $2 trillion from the national budget — meaning that he'll be evaluating contracts for his own company, SpaceX. That


Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 is coming in 2025
Engadget / 2h
Yesterday, at the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, the company revealed Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions . This anthology of nine short animations from nine separate anime studios is set to release next year. In keeping with tradition from prior volumes, each studio is allowed considerable creative freedom and will likely produce shorts with distinctive art styles that fans will recognize


Another Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO Is Indicted for Fraud
Gizmodo / 2h
Joanna Smith-Griffin allegedly inflated the revenues of her school chatbot company to secure investments.


The Portable SanDisk SSD Is Already on Sale at a New Low Price Before Black Friday
Gizmodo / 2h
Save 33% on this external SanDisk SSD that's small enough to carry around with you anywhere. It can fit on a keychain.


How to Find an ‘Easy Pricing’ Health Insurance Plan (and Why You Definitely Should)
LifeHacker / 2h
It can often feel like health insurance was designed to be difficult to understand (though hopefully this explainer can help ) . Fortunately, new labeling on government healthcare exchanges will make things a bit easier: This year, you can use a filter to find “easy pricing” plans on most health care exchanges, including healthcare.gov . This filter will help you find insurance plans that offer c


A Chinese lab has released a ‘reasoning’ AI model to rival OpenAI’s o1
TechCrunch / 2h
A Chinese lab has unveiled what appears to be one of the first “reasoning” AI models to rival OpenAI’s o1. On Wednesday, DeepSeek, an AI research company funded by quantitative traders, released a preview of DeepSeek-R1, which the firm claims is a reasoning model competitive with o1. Unlike most models, reasoning models effectively fact-check themselves […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Score 25% off 'Lego 2K Drive' for Nintendo Switch at Amazon
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $5: As of Nov. 20, you can get Lego 2K Drive for Nintendo Switch for just $14.99. That's a 25% discount or $5 off. Opens in a new window Credit: 2K 'Lego 2K Drive' for Nintendo Switch $14.99 at Amazon $19.99 Save $5.00 Whether you’re shopping for the kids on your list or need a new video game to scratch that nostalgic itch, Lego 2K Drive for the Nintendo Switch is a must-have. (Don’t have a


Unlocked Motorola, Samsung, and Apple phones are now on sale ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 2h
SAVE UP TO 50%: Unlocked phones from Samsung, Apple, and other top brands are heavily discounted ahead of Black Friday. Find the Motorola Razr for 50% off — it's down to $349.99, saving you $350. Best Unlocked Phone deals Best unlocked phone deal Motorola Razr, Sage Green $349.99 (Save $350) Best Samsung phone deal SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 FE AI Phone $474.99 (Save $175) Apple iPhone 14 Plus, Midnight


Amazon deal of the day: Save $150 on the Bose QuietComfort headphones in any color
Mashable / 2h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 20: OUR TOP PICK Bose QuietComfort headphones $199 (save $150) BEST LAPTOP DEAL Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $250) BEST HOME SECURITY DEAL Blink Video Doorbell $29.99 (save $30) BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Roku Streambar SE $69.99 (save $30) Amazon's official Black Friday sale officially kicks off tomorrow, but there'


Federal prosecutors have charged another Forbes 30 Under 30 alum with fraud
TechCrunch / 2h
The FBI unsealed an indictment yesterday that alleges Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder of the AI startup AllHere Education, engaged in “securities fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection with defrauding investors” out of nearly $10 million. The FBI claims she misrepresented her company’s revenue, customer base, and cash to investors from at least November […] © 2024 TechCrunch


TV Time points to Apple’s ‘significant power’ over developers after being removed from App Store
TechCrunch / 2h
TV Time, a popular TV and movie tracking and recommendations app with more than 30 million registered users, disappeared from Apple’s App Store for several weeks, leading to questions about its future from the app’s avid fan base. Considering that 2.5 million users use the app every month to track what they’re watching and to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


First look: Here are your new 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats and balloons
The Points Guy / 2h
It’s one of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions: watching the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City . The parade has been happening since 1924, and this year is the 98th edition. It’ll occur Thursday, Nov. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to noon EST. While tens of thousands line up to see the parade in person or watch the balloons get blown up on the Upper West Side the day before, you don’t


Minecraft Movie trailer explores the origins of Steve
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Jack Black stars as Steve in A Minecraft Movie . The first teaser for A Minecraft Movie released in September to some decidedly mixed reactions, particularly concerning the CGI and character design and especially Jason Momoa's hair. And yes, there were many ridiculous memes. We were inclined to give it a chance based on the casting of Momoa and Jack Black. Now the full trailer has dropped, and ho


Cracking the recipe for perfect plant-based eggs
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
An egg is an amazing thing, culinarily speaking: delicious, nutritious, and versatile. Americans eat nearly 100 billion of them every year, almost 300 per person. But eggs, while greener than other animal food sources, have a bigger environmental footprint than almost any plant food—and industrial egg production raises significant animal welfare issues . So food scientists, and a few companies, a


Credit Card Competition Act will not face a vote, despite threats from Judiciary Committee
The Points Guy / 2h
The Credit Card Competition Act will remain stalled into the start of the 119th Congress in January, based on Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Senate Bill 1838 would require credit card-issuing banks to offer a minimum of two networks for merchants processing electronic credit card transactions, prohibiting Visa and Mastercard from acting as a duopoly as the larges


The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix
41BBC News / 2h
The YouTube stars explain why they're moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series.


Comcast spins off its cable channels into separate company as it looks for growth
TechCrunch / 2h
Cable television has long been viewed as a stagnant business, showing little promise for growth over the years. However, Comcast believes it has found a new growth opportunity. On Wednesday, the company announced that it’s spinning off NBCUniversal’s cable television networks — such as CNBC, E!, Golf Channel, MSNBC, Oxygen, SYFY, and USA Network — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p


Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe as Electric Vehicle Sales Slow
24NYT > Technology / 2h
The American automaker said the cost-cutting measure would help it compete with Chinese rivals in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles.


Two independent audits confirm NordVPN as top tool for blocking malicious sites
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Two independent audits officially confirm that NordVPN is way more than just the best VPN app on the market. Experts at AV-TEST, a German cybersecurity testing firm, recently ranked NordVPN 's newly launched Threat Protection Pro as the top tool for blocking malicious sites. The feature also received the highest rating in an anti-malware validation conducted by the technical research and product


OpenAI and Common Sense Media launch free ChatGPT course to teach the teachers
Mashable / 2h
OpenAI has announced its latest nonprofit ChatGPT collaboration, a free online course to bolster teachers' AI literacy. The one-hour learning program was co-created and published by Common Sense Media, one of OpenAI's nonprofit partners , and designed for K-12 educators. According to Common Sense Media's description of the nine modules, teachers learn the basics and ethical implications of artifi


Snag a pair of refurbished Bose QuietComfort Headphones for over $200 off
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $205.90: As of Nov. 20, get a pair of refurbished Bose QuietComfort Headphones at Bose for $143.10 with promo code SAVE10 . A new pair of these headphones costs $349, so you'll save $205.90 on a like-new product. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones (Refurbished) $143.10 at Bose $349.00 Save $205.90 with promo code SAVE10 A great pair of headphones can enhance just


Get a NASA Lunarscope for 20% off and explore the stars with the kids in your life
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $9: As of Nov. 20, you can snag a NASA Lunarscope at Amazon for just $35.99, down from $44.99. That's a 20% discount, or $9 off. Opens in a new window Credit: Blue Marble Store NASA Lunarscope $35.99 at Amazon $44.99 Save $9.00 If you’re shopping for kids this holiday season and want to give them something that isn’t screen-based, this NASA Lunarscope tabletop telescope may be the perfect gi


This Is Firefoxs New Address Bar
How-To Geek / 2h
Mozilla has been working on revamping the address bar for a while. Now, that redesigned address bar is finally live on Firefoxs Nightly branch.


Chinese AV startup Pony AI boosts its IPO goal to $260M
TechCrunch / 3h
Pony AI, the Chinese autonomous vehicle startup that’s looking to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange, now wants to raise around $260 million, according to a new regulatory filing. That’s up from its previous target of around $224 million. To meet the goal, Pony will sell as many as 20 million American depository shares. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Thank the Force, Star Wars: Visions Will Return Next Year
24Gizmodo / 3h
Much like the first season, Volume 3 will see nine new Star Wars -inspired shorts from nine Japanese animation studios.


Zyxel VPN security flaw targeted by new ransomware attackers
6 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Researchers spot Helldown exploiting Zyxel VPN to breach networks The flaw was previously undisclosed The crooks mostly target SMBs in the US and Europe There appears to be a new ransomware player in town, exploiting vulnerabilities in Zyxel firewalls and IPSec access points to compromise victims, steal their data, and encrypt their systems. The group is called Helldown, and has been active since


Serenity in the Sonoran Desert: A review of JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
The Points Guy / 3h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420185767″] Editor’s Note: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa provided a complimentary stay so that TPG could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by Marriott, the hotel or any other external entity. Luxury resorts are commonplace in the Phoenix a


I Ditched Steam 20 Years Ago, but Now I'm Buying a Steam Deck (Here's Why)
How-To Geek / 3h
It turns out that not having a gaming PC makes it difficult to make the most of a platform like Steam, even if you were there for the platforms bitter beginning. In this respect, the Steam Deck represents an opportunity.


Top Tech Deals: Galaxy S24 FE, Blink Security, Portable Speakers, and More
How-To Geek / 3h
Your inbox is likely flooded with early Black Friday deals, but this week, we found a wide assortment of discounts you don't want to miss. Save big on phones, laptops, speakers, and home security options.


Trump Comes to Watch as Elon Musk's Spacecraft Crashes Into the Ocean and Explodes
67Futurism / 3h
Swing and a Miss On Tuesday afternoon, president-elect Donald Trump attended his new buddy SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's rocket launch, like a hands-off dad showing up at his son's softball game. But Musk didn't exactly hit it out of the park this time around. Unfortunately for the tycoon, minutes after the gigantic rocket took off from SpaceX's testing facilities in South Texas, the space company calle


Amazon debuts its largest Echo Show yet
TechCrunch / 3h
Amazon on Wednesday introduced the Echo Show 21, its largest Echo Show yet. The smart display comes with double the viewing area of the existing Echo Show 15, which is also getting an upgrade. The two new devices have better audio quality than the original Echo Show 15, as they come with double the bass […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Delta Selling 88% Of First Class Seats, Up From 14% in 2011
500+One Mile at a Time / 3h
The Delta 2024 Investor Day is taking place today, and as usual, executives at the airline shared some details about the direction the carrier is headed. There was one statistic that’s particularly interesting, which should really make consumers think twice before being loyal to an airline. Delta selling a vast majority of domestic first class seats As flagged by View from the Wing , Delta execut


Sony Finally Turns the PlayStation Portal Into the Handheld Streamer We Always Wanted
62Gizmodo / 3h
But the PlayStation Portal won’t stream any PS4 or PS3 games, nor any PS5 game you bought from the PlayStation Store.


Gary Wang, a Top FTX Executive, Is Given No Prison Time
NYT > Technology / 3h
Mr. Wang is the last close colleague of the FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for the fraud that caused the crypto exchange to collapse in 2022.


This Epson Smart Gaming Projector Is $400 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 3h
The Epson 2350 4K PRO-UHD Smart Gaming Projector is currently $899.99, down from $1,299.99, which is the lowest it’s ever been on Amazon, according to price-tracking tools . It features a three-LCD chip design, which eliminates rainbow artifacts—a big plus if you’re sensitive or prone to noticing them. Plus, it uses Epson’s 4K Pro-UHD technology to deliver sharper visuals by doubling the pixel co


Five Clever Ways to Use Rechargeable Bulbs
LifeHacker / 3h
Improving the lighting in your home can make things more comfortable, and can even make dark areas safer, but adding lights without wiring can be expensive. Although there are some areas where adding a wired fixture is the best option, there are lots of places where you can use a wireless, rechargeable bulb or lamp instead of opting for an expensive wiring project. Here are some great uses for wi


AWS is introducing centralized security controls to help businesses adopt MFA
8 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
AWS is introducing a central management tools to AWS Organizations The tool will allow security teams to manage root user access Root sessions are also being introduced for short-term root access AWS Identity and Access Management is helping businesses boost multi-factor authentication (MFA) adoption and organizational security by introducing a centrally managed security feature. The tool will he


Alien: Earth will make you scream on Hulu and Disney Plus in mid-2025, but its latest teaser won't
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Are you ready to be terrified by xenomorphs and face huggers galore again? You better be, because Alien: Earth – the first-ever TV series set in the sci-fi horror franchise's universe – has secured a mid-2025 release window. Announced in a Disney press release, the show, which is being helmed by Fargo creator Noah Hawley, will officially make its debut on Hulu (US) and Disney Plus (internationall


Google Maps Is Now a Shopping App
How-To Geek / 3h
Google has unveiled new in-store and local shopping experiences while making certain Google Pay features available to more people.


The Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven is $170 off at Amazon — make your perfect pie every time
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 57%: The Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven (stainless steel) is down to just $129.95 at Amazon, on sale from its list price at Cuisinart of $299.95. That's a savings of $170 and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven $129.95 at Amazon $299.95 Save $170.00 Enjoying perfectly crisp pizza with your favorite toppings is something


Amazon Is Slashing Prices On Samsung T7 SSDs, Now Half Off Before Black Friday
Gizmodo / 3h
Samsung SSDs are some of the best available, and they come at an affordable price.


ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Arrives in Web Browsers
How-To Geek / 3h
ChatGPTs live voice mode lets you talk to the chatbot in a more natural way. Now, that mode is also arriving for desktop users.


Laptop That Helped Bring Down Bitcoin Thief ‘Razzlekhan’ Is Now in the Smithsonian
25Gizmodo / 3h
The museum's monetary collection has struggled with how to display cryptocurrency, but a federal agent's laptop is helping to shape our understanding of the future of money.


Dell settles charges that it overcharged the US Army on computing contracts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Dell and Iron Bow accused of violating the False Claims Act by overcharging the US Army Together, the two firms will pay out $4.35 million in settlements A Dell whistleblower will get 6.6% of Dell’s payout Dell Technologies and Iron Bow Technologies have agreed to pay more than $2 million each to resolve allegations that they overcharged the US Army under a government computing contract. The sett


Google Meets Automatic Framing Is Rolling Out to Everyone
How-To Geek / 3h
Google Workspace has announced the rollout of automatic framing in Google Meet video calls. It's a lot like Apple's Center Stage feature, but not limited to Apple devices.


Supply chain threats highlight security gaps in LLMs and AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Recently, DevOps professionals were reminded that the software supply chain is rife with risk, or as I like to say, it’s a raging dumpster fire. Sadly, this risk now includes open source artificial intelligence (AI) software. Especially after further investigations into Hugging Face (think GitHub for AI models and training data) uncovered up to one hundred potentially malicious models residing in


Want to launch a super app? Here's what you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Whether you work in the mobile world or not, you probably heard of the term “super app” and that these apps are very popular in certain markets, especially Asia. These all-in-one platforms integrate multiple functionalities beyond a company’s core offering. They usually have a complete, all-encompassing user experience that normally would require multiple smaller apps. While in the West this type


ANY.RUN Sandbox Now Automates Interactive Analysis of Complex Cyber Attack Chains
Next Big Future / 3h
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20th November 2024, CyberNewsWire


PS5 30th Anniversary Collection release day buildup live - will we see any restocks or launch day stock?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
1. US 30th Anniversary Collection quick links 2. UK 30th Anniversary Collection quick links 3. Complete US stock checks 4. Complete UK stock checks 5. Live updates The PS5 30th Anniversary Collection release date is nearly here and we're quietly hopeful - though not expectant - of seeing some PS5 30th Slim or PS5 30th Anniversary DualSense stock appearing. As a result, we're starting early today


Comcast is spinning out Rotten Tomatoes and cable networks into a separate company
23Engadget / 3h
Comcast is spinning out Rotten Tomatoes , Fandango and a bunch of NBCUniversal (NBCU) cable networks into a separate company. That means USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel will soon have a new home. Comcast is hanging onto other NBCU operations, namely NBC, Peacock , film and TV studios, Telemundo and theme parks. Bravo is also sticking around to help keep feeding Peacock


Shopify Allowing Sale of Holocaust Denial Merch
Futurism / 3h
Death Merch Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify is defending the right of its clients to sell antisemitic, Holocaust-denying merchandise on its platform. As Bloomberg reports , a store identified by the Anti-Defamation League is selling anti-Jewish propaganda, including parodies of the likeness of Anne Frank. Naturally, the store is marketing the problematic wares on Elon Musk's X-formerly-Twitt


Riding high on open source ERP, Odoo raises $527M via secondaries, lifting its valuation to $5.26B
TechCrunch / 3h
Belgium-based Odoo decided to use open source tools as a way to attack the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software market, going up against giants like SAP. Fast-forward a couple of decades and it’s now picking up €500 million in secondary investment — or around $527 million at current exchange rates — led by CapitalG (Alphabet’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on


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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
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The best credit cards for holiday shopping
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’ve got a long shopping list to get through this holiday season, you might be considering how to maximize your spending in a way that also helps you earn rewards. If that’s the case, this list of the best credit cards for holiday shopping can guide you toward a card that fits your spending needs perf


For Black Friday, Best Buy Is Offering 60% Off The Three-Camera Pack Of Arlo Essential 2K XL
Gizmodo / 4h
These are some of the top outdoor wireless cameras available, and their battery life is outstanding.


Alien: Earth Lets Us Know When to Expect It
Gizmodo / 4h
Noah Hawley's Alien TV sets itself some metaphorical due dates, both in terms of when it's set, and when we can watch it.


YC-backed Four Growers builds robots to help solve greenhouse labor shortages
TechCrunch / 4h
When Brandon Contino and co-founder Dan Chi were developing Four Growers’ produce-harvesting robots, they practically lived in a greenhouse for an entire year. They coded at a small desk tucked in the back corner and discovered that fertilizer bags can be comfortable beds. “We actually started just running everything off a laptop, and I would […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person


Raven Space Systems opens up a whole new category of industrial 3D printing
TechCrunch / 4h
Manufacturing has been one of the hottest categories in venture this year, but there are still many innovative materials and processes yet to scale. One example is thermoset composites, materials widely used in aerospace and defense due to their high heat resistance and light weight, but which typically have long lead times and high prices […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Federato fixes insurance risk analysis with AI, raises $40M
TechCrunch / 4h
Insurance has been fertile ground for artificial intelligence innovation, working as it does at the nexus of giant datasets, risk assessment, predictive analytics, fintech and customer service. Federato, a startup riding that momentum, has now raised $40 million to expand its business: an AI-powered underwriting platform to help insurers better understand and respond to risk. […] © 2024 TechCrunc


Amazon's new Echo Show 21 is its biggest-ever smart display –and has an upgraded Echo Show 15 sibling
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Amazon has launched its biggest-ever smart display – the Echo Show 21 It combines a 21-inch screen with new features like improved audio The Echo Show 15 has also been upgraded with the same new features If you like the idea of having a wall-mounted smart display for video calls, photo sharing, and family organization, Amazon has just launched two tempting new options – an upgraded Echo Show 15 a


NotebookLM's Audio Overview Is Good, but It Could Be Great
How-To Geek / 4h
Every once in a while, something comes along that promises to change the AI gameor at least play it differently. NotebookLM, Google's AI notebook, is one such contender, especially with its "audio overview" feature. So, what exactly sets this feature apart, and where does it still fall short?


This Samsonite Luggage Set at an All-Time Low Price Makes Travel Easier and More Affordable This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 4h
Tackle your holiday travel with nearly 50% off this 2-Piece Samsonite luggage set.


Royal Jordanian Adds Washington Flights, With Controversial Ad
32One Mile at a Time / 4h
Royal Jordanian has just put its newest route to the United States on sale, and the airline sure is marketing it in a unique way. Royal Jordanian adds Amman to Washington route As of March 23, 2025, Royal Jordanian will be launching 2x weekly nonstop flights between Amman (AMM) and Washington (IAD), as flagged by @IshrionA . The flight will operate with the following schedule on Sundays and Tuesd


The best Black Friday gaming deals on video games, consoles, accessories and more
Engadget / 4h
Black Friday is usually a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear at a discount, and this year should be no exception. If you’re looking to pad out your backlog, pick up a new console or refresh your desktop with new peripherals, we’re rounding up the Black Friday gaming deals that are most worth your attention below. To be candid, the selection as of Wednesday morning is fairly light


The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Are $50 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 4h
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds priced at $249 (down from $299) look like something out of a sci-fi movie, with their clip-on design that ditches the usual in-ear fit, opting instead for 12mm drivers that aim sound toward your ear canal while leaving your ears open. This lets you stay aware of your surroundings while using the earbuds. It’s great for a variety of fits (secure yet gentle, thanks to a


Here's My Secret to Changing a Beloved Thanksgiving Family Recipe
LifeHacker / 4h
Altering a traditional Thanksgiving recipe is a dangerous game. I once saw a TikTok in which a host got absolutely chewed-out at the Thanksgiving table for using a random recipe off of social media (probably a recipe from TikTok) instead of the one the family was used to. A friend of mine checks in on my menu every Friendsgiving to make sure their favorite dish is included, and I always give my m


Caribbean vs. Alaska cruises: Which itinerary will I like more?
24The Points Guy / 4h
The appeals of Caribbean cruises and Alaska cruises are night and day. One offers relaxation and fun in the sun — with plenty of time splashing in the surf, snorkeling and sinking your toes in the warm sand. The other provides a glacier-filled, wildlife-packed adventure in a sometimes chilly, if green, environment. Which destinations should you choose for your next cruise vacation? To help you de


Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Has a Bacteria Problem, FDA Says
Gizmodo / 4h
Brushing your teeth with bacteria just isn't the ideal formula for dental health.


This Portable Pizza Oven Is At A Record Low Price, Looks Like Santa Claus Is Getting a Head Start This Year
Gizmodo / 4h
This pizza oven is a professional-grade appliance that you can easily take with you anywhere.


These Apple bugs were used by hackers in the wild. Now there's a fix.
Execution (Enterprise TA0002)•
Mashable / 4h
On Tuesday, Apple released a bunch of security fixes , and we suggest you take them seriously. The company released updates for macOS Sequoia, Ventura, and Sonoma. Fixes were also released for iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. Apple also issued a separate fix for its Safari browser. SEE ALSO: Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024 The fixes mostly revolve around two vulnerabilities: one in JavaS


Black Friday 2024: Best products to shop
Mashable / 4h
The biggest shopping day of the year is right around the corner. We’ve compiled a list of the best products to shop on Black Friday.


Airline Employees Urge Marriott To Honor Elite Perks On All Stays
80One Mile at a Time / 4h
Someone from change.org reached out regarding a petition that has received thousands of signatures, which involves airline employees wanting their airline elite status honored on all stays. I thought this would be an interesting topic to cover. Petition asks Marriott to recognize airline crew status at hotels There’s a change.org petition that currently has around 7,000 signatures, which urges Ma


Converge Bio’s ‘everything store’ for biotech LLMs brings in $5.5M seed
TechCrunch / 4h
AI is finding its way into every corner of biotech and pharmaceutical research, but like other industries, it’s never quite as straightforward to implement as one would like. Converge Bio has built a tool for companies to make their biology-focused LLMs actually work, from “enriching” their data to explaining their answers. The company has raised […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe


LogicMonitor’s massive $800M raise shows AI is driving the demand for data center monitoring
TechCrunch / 4h
As companies’ server infrastructure grows, they often run into challenges keeping tabs on the health of their various assets, like cloud instances and local data centers. Monitoring tools, also known as observability tools, can help — but lots of tools quickly becomes overwhelming. According to one survey, seven in 10 organizations believe that monitoring is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese


The Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner Is Now at Its Lowest Price, Even Lower Than Last Year’s Black Friday
Gizmodo / 4h
A 34% price drop on this ultra-popular carpet, car, and upholstery cleaner means more green stays in your pocket.


Ancient Egyptians Mixed Psychedelics, Bodily Fluids, and Alcohol for Rituals, Scientists Confirm
Gizmodo / 4h
The ingredient list featured items ranging from human breast milk to sesame seeds and grapes.


David Harbour Teases Sentry’s Role In Thunderbolts
Gizmodo / 4h
Plus, Tawny Newsome discusses the progress on her untitled Star Trek comedy series.


Morning Joe Disables Comments, Faces Online Outrage After Friendly Meeting With Trump
29Gizmodo / 4h
MSNBC viewers felt betrayed by the supposedly "anti-Trump" conservatives.


Can I Use iCloud Drive for Time Machine Backups?
How-To Geek / 4h
Time Machine makes it easy to back up your irreplaceable Mac files to an external drive or networked computer, but what about backing up to iCloud? Unfortunately, Apple doesn't let you store Time Machine backups in iCloud, even if you have space. So what's the problem, Apple?


Amazon Isn’t Finished With The AirTags, It Is Selling Out Its Inventory at a Record Low Price
Gizmodo / 4h
A single AirTag now costs only $19.


Pokemon Go players are actually training a giant AI model
Mashable / 4h
In 2016, Pokemon Go was about as wholesome as video games got, as it largely involved walking around your neighborhood and meeting up with strangers. In 2024, nothing is allowed to be wholesome, apparently. Based on a blog post by developer Niantic as well as news reports from the likes of 404 Media and Garbage Day , it is now known that Pokemon Go players, whether they knew it or not, have been


Insta360 Link 2 Review: A Cheaper, Better Webcam
22Wired / 4h
This second-generation motorized webcam makes steady improvements across the board.


Website planning just got easier thanks to Wix Studio’s new tool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Wix Studio adds AI visual sitemap and wireframe generator The results can be tweaked and customized in many ways Any changes are synced in real-time, from both ends Wix Studio has gotten richer for yet another AI-powered feature - a visual sitemap and wireframe generator. In a press release shared with TechRadar Pro earlier this week, Wix, one of the best website builders on the market, said the


Apple says Mac users are being targeted by dangerous zero-day attacks, so update now
2 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Apple has issued a patch to a number of its operating systems The patch addresses two critical vulnerabilities in JavaScriptCore and WebKit Users should install the patches immediately Apple has issued a patch for macOS following the exposure of two critical zero-day vulnerabilities found in the software. The macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 update looks to mitigate a vulnerability in JavaScriptCore that wou


Nike unveils stunning new max cushioning Vomero 18 and a massive overhaul to its road running lineup
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Nike, maker of some of the best running shoes out there, has today unveiled its new transformed lineup of road running shoes for 2025, and the new Vomero 18 is leading the charge. The Vomero 18 is Nike's new maximum-cushioning shoe for the most comfortable ride possible, expanding the benefits of Nike's current cushioning king, the Invincible 3. That's Nike's version of shoes like the ASICS Gel N


Get 20 percent off Ooni pizza ovens for Black Friday
20Engadget / 5h
Ooni is discounting all of its ovens and accessories by 20 percent as part of a Black Friday deal. This sweeping sale means you can snag one of our two top choices for a home pizza oven. If you're looking to splurge, the Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel pizza oven is available for $519, down from its typical price tag of $799. We appreciate that this model can use wood, charcoal or gas to sizzle up your s


Strinova's 2D Stringify mechanic breathes some new life into hero shooters
Engadget / 5h
Strinova is a third-person hero shooter coming out this week, and its recent closed beta functioned more like an open beta despite the label. Its anime art style caught my eye, so I decided to register and try it out. While this hero shooter had much in common with others in the genre, I thoroughly enjoyed the new mechanics it introduced. This new third-person shooter from iDreamSky has elements


The EcoFlow Delta 2 Is Currently 60% Off on Amazon, But a Large Portion Of The Stock Has Already Been Claimed
Gizmodo / 5h
This flash sale on Amazon could end within a few hours.


Current AI scaling laws are showing diminishing returns, forcing AI labs to change course
20TechCrunch / 5h
AI labs traveling the road to super-intelligent systems are realizing they might have to take a detour. “AI scaling laws,” the methods and expectations that labs have used to increase the capabilities of their models for the last five years, are now showing signs of diminishing returns, according to several AI investors, founders, and CEOs […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Listary is a Fast, Powerful Search Tool for Windows
LifeHacker / 5h
Searching for files on Windows isn't exactly speedy. Listary is a free app with great indexing that allows you to find any file on your computer in just a couple of keystrokes. Tap the control key twice, start typing, and hit enter when you see what you want. You can also use the tool to launch applications or search the web. Getting started couldn't be easier: Just download the application. For


The 2TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card For Xbox Users Is On Sale, Now At Half Price Compared To Last Year’s Black Friday
Gizmodo / 5h
This Storage Expansion Card is an essential addition for anyone serious about gaming.


387-Room Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open
100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
In late 2023, plans were announced for an exciting new Hyatt ski destination in the United States. There’s now an exciting update, as the hotel has opened as of today, ahead of schedule (that’s rare!). Basics of the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley The Grand Hyatt Deer Valley has opened as of November 20, 2024. This property is a partnership between Hyatt and Extell Development Company, and is located


Apple patches vulnerabilities used to target Intel-based Macs
3 TTPs•
23Engadget / 5h
Apple has rolled out updates for its operating systems, which come with security fixes for vulnerabilities that may have already been used to target its customers. The updates are now available for Macs , iPhones, iPads, the Vision Pro and the Safari browser. In its notes, Apple revealed that the security patches will fix bugs affecting WebKit, the rendering engine Safari uses, and JavaScriptCore


8 Best MagSafe Wallets (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Wired / 5h
These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.


Oracle patches software security flaw which could have let hackers steal business files
Collection (Enterprise TA0009)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Oracle reports patching a security flaw in Agile PLM The bug was being exploited in the wild to steal files More than 1,000 companies could be vulnerable Oracle has fixed a vulnerability in its Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) product which could have allowed threat actors to download files from the platform. Since the bug was exploited in the wild as a zero-day , the company urged


Amazon Has Cut The Price of The ASUS ROG Ally to a Record Low, Just Before Black Friday And Christmas
Gizmodo / 5h
The ROG Ally supports all Windows-compatible games.


Fintech giant Finastra confirms it’s investigating a data breach
TechCrunch / 5h
An incident disclosure shared with Finastra's banking and financial customers confirms a hacker stole files from a company system. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Download: Clear’s identity ambitions, and the climate blame game
MIT Technology Review / 5h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside Clear’s ambitions to manage your identity beyond the airport Clear Secure is the most visible biometric identity company in the United States. Best known for its line-jumping service in airports, it’s also popping up at sports arenas and stadiums all ov


This Bose Soundbar Is at a Record Low Price, Black Friday Has Started Very Early at Amazon
Gizmodo / 5h
This Bose TV speaker is our favorite choice for a soundbar in this price range.


Intel isn’t giving up on desktop graphics cards after Battlemage, as rumor claims 3rd-gen Celestial GPUs are still coming
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Intel is still planning for 3rd-gen desktop GPUs to follow Battlemage This dismisses other rumors that Intel may not make these desktop cards The truth is likely that Intel hasn’t yet fully made the decision itself Intel’s Celestial graphics cards for the desktop, which will be the 3rd-gen of Arc GPUs, to follow Battlemage – the next-gen that’s imminent – are still being planned and worked on for


JetBlue teases new European destination, brings back 2 seasonal ones — and plays coy on ‘Junior Mint’ cabin rumors
25The Points Guy / 5h
After three straight years of breakneck growth across the Atlantic Ocean, JetBlue pumped the brakes on its expansion to Europe this winter. But it appears the carrier could soon announce its newest overseas destination. “ I think we’ll probably see at least one more European destination next year,” JetBlue president Marty St. George predicted, speaking last week at an aviation industry conference


Save $170 on an MSI Claw gaming handheld ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 5h
SAVE OVER $170: As of Nov. 20, the MSI Claw 7-inch Gaming Handheld has dropped to $529 at Target. This is 24% off its $699.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Claw 7-inch 155Hz Touchscreen Gaming Handheld - Intel Core Ultra - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD Storage - Windows 11 Home $529.00 at Target $699.99 Save $170.99 Considering the number of sales that pop up, Black Friday is a great t


PlayStation Portal just got a big update
Mashable / 5h
A year after launching its handheld gaming device, PlayStation has announced an update to PS Portal . Announced in a blog post on Wednesday, the company announced a system software update to its remote player, released in Nov. 2023. The update, which is now available to all users, includes a beta version of cloud streaming support for the Portal. This means if you pay for PlayStation Plus Premium


Packard Co. file photograph of a 1957 Packard view of rear interior through rear drivers side…
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
Packard Co. file photograph of a 1957 Packard view of rear interior through rear drivers side passenger door. Photo caption on back from unidentified Packard source: “New deep pile wall-to-wall carpeting in the 1957 Packard Clipper is sound insulating and styled in decorator toned colors to match interior fabrics in Packard’s fine car tradition, upholstery is in metallic woven matelasse in harmon


Nvidia RTX 4050 could be the ‘Terminator GPU’ of this laptop generation that refuses to die when the RTX 5050 arrives
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Nvidia may keep the RTX 4050 mobile when RTX 5000 laptop GPUs launch It will sit at the bottom tier, below the Blackwell mobile graphics cards What isn’t clear is if it’ll drop in price to help with cheaper gaming laptops Nvidia will apparently keep its RTX 4050 GPU for laptops when new RTX 5000 mobile graphics cards arrive, though the rest of the Lovelace notebook range will be canned. Wccftech


Google hits back at claims it could be forced to sell off Chrome
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google is calling the DOJ’s proposal to sell off Chrome “radical” The government’s involvement could damage American technological leadership Disconnecting Chrome from Android could have serious implications on pricing Google has hit back at a recent US Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal that could see the tech giant forced to sell off Chrome as part of alleged antitrust violations. The DOJ’s m


10 Features You No Longer Need to Root Your Android Phone For
How-To Geek / 6h
In the early Wild West days of Android, to really make your phone yours, you needed to root it. But times have changed. Many features that once required rooting are now baked right into Android or through third-party apps.


AAdvantage Members Discover Their Pot of Gold: Aer Lingus Status Perks Are Here, Award Redemptions On The Way
View from the Wing / 6h
Aer Lingus is an oddball airline. Geographically Ireland is well-placed for connections between the U.S. and Europe, in addition to serving a major tourist destination. They’re owned by the same company as British Airways and Iberia. However, they've historically had a stronger partnership with Untied Airlines than American Airlines. Continue reading ...


UK government will summon Elon Musk as part of social media inquiry
Engadget / 6h
The UK government is expected to launch a parliamentary inquiry into the roll of social media in summer riots, particularly around the use of generative AI , The Guardian reported. As part of that, MPs (members of Parliament) wish to cross-examine X owner Elon Musk, along with senior executives from Meta and TikTok, as part of a Commons science and technology select committee social media inquiry


Forget About The Apple Store, Amazon Is Crushing The Prices Of The 2024 MacBook Air
Gizmodo / 6h
Amazon kicks off Black Friday Week with record-low prices on the 2024 MacBook Air.


I watch TikTok on mute and it's fantastic
Mashable / 6h
I watch TikTok on mute, and I'm not ashamed to say it. Yes, I actively avoid a primary feature of TikTok, but you know what, I know I'm not alone. So for everyone else like me, you should proudly unmute your dark secret and be your authentic volume-less selves. Opening TikTok on full volume is a jarring plunge into the icy cold whims of the algorithm. One second, you're subject to a woman crying


The Bose QuietComfort Headphones Are At Their Lowest Price Ever, Well Below The Previous Low (43% Off)
Gizmodo / 6h
Amazon is offering $30 less than the previous low.


The Morning After: DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome
Engadget / 6h
The Department of Justice is reportedly planning to make Google sell its Chrome browser to address its search monopoly . It’s in response to a 2020 lawsuit filed by the DOJ and several US states that was finally ruled upon in August. Google has, naturally, said such a sale would be a terrible idea and would harm American competitiveness in the tech industry. I’m more curious about how much inhere


We just got another hint that the Apple iPhone SE 4 is landing in March 2025
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Another leak hints at the iPhone SE 4 launch date It could show up in March, three years after its predecessor Internal upgrades could include a 5G Apple modem All the signs are pointing towards a March 2025 arrival for the iPhone SE 4 , the latest in Apple's more affordable line of handsets – and another well-respected analyst has weighed in to back up previous predictions about the phone's laun


Amazon Is Out of Stock, But The iPad 9 Is Still 40% Off at Best Buy For Early Black Friday
Gizmodo / 6h
This is the record low price for an Apple tablet.


Alexa AI hasn't launched yet because it's too slow to respond to questions, insiders claim
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Alexa AI latency problems are a "critical issue" Leaked memo claims Alexa AI has missed three 2024 launch dates Amazon wants to give Alexa supercharged skills Generative AI updates from Google and Apple have made their artificial assistants more useful in a number of ways – giving them new features, and generally making them easier to instruct – but one big name in the smart assistant world has b


New trailer for The Studio looks like Apple TV Plus' star-studded cringe comedy response to HBO's superhero satire series The Franchise
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Apple TV Plus has released the first teaser for a new tragicomedy series called The Studio The show, which stars and has been co-created by Seth Rogen, will be released in March 2025 Rogen plays the new CEO of a fictional film studio struggling to survive in the cut-throat world of movie making Have you ever heard of 'twin films' or 'copycat movies'? It's a term used to describe two movies with n


Goodbye to grease: Philips launches self-cleaning air fryer to save you scrubbing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Steam Air Fryer is available now The fryer has a steam-cleaning mode to remove stubborn grease It can steam and air fry two dishes simultaneously, with synced finish times Philips has launched a new two-in-one air fryer and steamer, which has a self-cleaning cycle to prevent built-up of fat from your fries and chicken wings. The Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket


3 major upgrades in Android 16 have already been spotted
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
New features for Android 16 are emerging The developer preview is still a work in progress There are upgrades for audio, alerts, and privacy Google pushed out the first developer preview of Android 16 yesterday (November 19), and while there weren't many new features mentioned in the announcement, users who've installed the software are already coming across numerous upgrades. It's worth emphasiz


Strava could soon stop working with some of your third-party apps – here’s what you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Strava has made some big changes to its API Users are upset and angry because they preclude third-party apps from using a lot of Strava data Some have warned it could destroy the app ecosystem built up around Strava Strava says that less than .1% of applications will be affected by a major change to its API (application programming interface) agreement, following user backlash to a series of prop


The iPad Pro could finally get some serious Android competition – but not from who you'd expect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
OnePlus is reportedly working on a 13-inch tablet. This would likely be a direct competitor to the iPad Pro. OnePlus has yet to confirm the existence of the rumored device. The iPad Pro has long been considered the peak of the tablet market, with even the best Android tablets rarely challenging Apple’s top-of-the-line iPad directly. However, a new rumor suggests the iPad Pro could finally be gett


Score $70 off the Apple Magic Keyboard ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $70: As of Nov. 20, the Apple Magic Keyboard for the 13-inch iPad Air is on sale for $279.99 at Target. That's 20% off its list price of $349.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13‑inch (M2) $279.99 at Target $349.99 Save $70.00 Black Friday is right around the corner, but Target is already offering plenty of incredible early deals for shoppers to get a


Why Is There So Much Off-Brand Oral Ozempic for Sale Online?
28Wired / 7h
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are injectable medications—but a strange new market has emerged selling oral “compounded” versions online, despite a lack of evidence that they work.


Portugal’s Tekever raises $74M for dual-use drone platform deployed to Ukraine
TechCrunch / 7h
Dual-use drone startup Tekever has raised €70 million ($74 million) to develop its product and expand into new markets, specifically the U.S.. The news is part of a trend of smaller tech-driven startups moving into markets normally dominated by large ‘defense primes’. It also shows that uncrewed aerial drones are becoming far more sophisticated, in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


New trailer confirms Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 owners will get a 30% XP boost in Warzone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Black Ops 6 owners will receive 30% bonus XP in Warzone This was confirmed by a new trailer for the game Some players are also seeing a prompt to purchase the game after Warzone matches The latest Call of Duty trailer has confirmed that Black Ops 6 owners will receive 30% more XP in Warzone . The trailer , which is titled ‘Maximize your Gameplay’, appeared on the official Call of Duty YouTube cha


‘Scam Yourself’ attacks have fooled millions — here's how not to fall victim
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Gen Q3 Threat Report reveals 'Scam Yourself' attacks saw a huge rise 614% increase in social engineering scam Ransomware and crypto scams are also claiming more victims The last few months have seen a worrying escalation in ransomware , malvertising, infostealers, and crypto scams, new research has claimed. The Gen Q3 Threat Report has revealed a major rise in ‘Scam Yourself Attacks’, a type of s


UK crashes out of global top 50 supercomputer ranking
TechCrunch / 7h
The U.K. no longer has a supercomputer in the top 50, according to new data from the Top500 project, which ranks the 500 most powerful non-distributed computer systems globally. The country’s current national supercomputer system, Archer2, is approaching end-of-life in 2026. According to the latest figures, it’s also now sitting in 62nd place globally, down […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser


Wear OS 5 is finally rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 – with older models to follow
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Samsung is rolling out some of its latest smartwatch features to older models The company says it'll help users better understand their health It's a far cry from Google's rollout of Wear OS, which continues to go slowly If you own a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, 5 or 4, you're about to get a host of new features. Samsung is now rolling out the Wear OS 5 operating system, using Samsung's own One UI 6 W


Uber adds 3 new features to ease your holiday travel
Mashable / 7h
With the holidays right around the corner, Uber rolled out a new size option called "UberXXL," a new option to share Ubers from the airport, and new features for Uber Reserve — all features aimed at making traveling to and from the airport a little easier. As you may have guessed, UberXXL accommodates riders with lots of baggage, which can come in handy for people traveling home for the holidays


Mini crossword answers for November 20
Mashable / 7h
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium , the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers y


Who’s to blame for climate change? It’s surprisingly complicated.
20MIT Technology Review / 7h
Once again, global greenhouse-gas emissions are projected to hit a new high in 2024. In this time of shifting political landscapes and ongoing international negotiations, many are quick to blame one country or another for an outsize role in causing climate change. But assigning responsibility is complicated. These three visualizations help explain why and provide some perspective about the world’


Uber’s new XXL rides will have extra room for your big-ass suitcase
Engadget / 8h
Uber is rolling out some new features for the holiday travel season. On Wednesday, it announced a new, super-duper-sized option with extra trunk space for airport travel. In addition, there will be a third shuttle route for NYC travelers. UberXXL is the company’s new extra-spacious rideshare option. These airport-only rides offer more trunk space and plenty of “comfortable” seating room “for you


Samsung Galaxy Tab 10+ Review: A Great Tablet With Weak AI Features
How-To Geek / 8h
Many brands have been iterating on their tablet lines for over a decade, so its no surprise that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ successfully follows its own lineage of quality devices. However, there are some finer details you should know about this new Samsung tablet before jumping into a purchase.


Inside the Booming ‘AI Pimping’ Industry
49Wired / 8h
AI-generated influencers based on stolen images of real-life adult content creators are flooding social media.


Get in—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future
47Wired / 8h
Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So shut the door and buckle up.


SWISS Introduces Sisley Skincare In First Class
One Mile at a Time / 8h
SWISS is seriously upgrading one of its first class collaborations, so it’s something to be on the lookout for. SWISS now offering Sisley products onboard SWISS has partnered with French brand Sisley to refresh its first class skincare offerings. With this, we’re going to see Sisley hand cream and facial lotion available in the lavatories in SWISS first class, and Sisley hand cream, face cream, a


PlayStation Portal cloud streaming is now in beta, with over 120 games playable for PS Plus Premium members
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Cloud Streaming has come to the PlayStation Portal via a firmware update It's in beta form for now, but grants access to over 120 PS5 games Portal owners will also need to be PS Plus Premium subscribers The latest PlayStation Portal firmware update has finally added a feature that many owners have wanted since launch: cloud streaming. The update is detailed in an official PlayStation Blog post ,


Target Circle members can get 50% off books with this BOGO deal
Mashable / 8h
BOOK BOGO DEAL: As of Nov. 20, Target's Deal of the Day features a buy one, get one 50% off deal for Target Circle members on books . Opens in a new window Credit: Target Target Circle Members: Buy One Book, Get One 50% Off Target's been offering up some excellent deals in the lead-up to Black Friday . In particular, the retailer's been dropping discounts as part of its Deal of the Day program th


NASA's Curiosity rover heads to new puzzling Martian destination
Mashable / 8h
After a year of exploring a mysterious valley on Mars , NASA 's intrepid Curiosity rover is headed to a new destination with its own intrigue. The Mini Cooper-sized robotic lab will study an unusual landscape, called a "boxwork," that likely necessitated warm groundwater to form eons ago on the Red Planet. And where there's water, there's potential for life — at least the kind scientists know abo


Hurdle hints and answers for November 20
Mashable / 8h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give


A new European regulator will keep an eye on cloud licensing issues
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
CISPE launches new European Cloud Competition Observatory to monitor competition ECCO’s first mission is to focus on Microsoft’s CISPE settlement Broadcom/VMware is also under the spotlight Non-profit trade association Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has launched a new body to monitor unfair software licensing practices in the cloud market. The newly formed European Clou


D-Link is telling users to stop using these routers immediately, or face hacking
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Security researchers find a critical remote code execution flaw in multiple D-Link router models The models reached end of life status last spring, meaning the flaw won't be patched D-Link urges users to replace the devices with newer models immediately A critical vulnerability, allowing for remote code execution (RCE) attacks, has been discovered on multiple D-Link VPN routers . However, since t


UK open to social media ban for kids as gov’t kicks off feasibility study
TechCrunch / 8h
The U.K. government is not ruling out further beefing up existing online safety rules by adding an Australian-style ban on social media for under 16s technology secretary, Peter Kyle, has said. Back in the summer the government warned it may toughen laws for tech platforms in the wake of riots that were perceived to have […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
200+BBC News / 8h
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.


How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.


The 9 noise-cancelling headphones that our team recommends picking up during Black Friday
Mashable / 8h
Whether you work from home, find yourself on an airplane more often than not , or simply want to turn down the volume of the outside world, noise-cancelling headphones are exactly the tool you need. Even the best value headphones will feel lacking if they don't come equipped with halfway decent noise cancellation. Besides, there are simply too many headphones on the market (our testing pool gets


Gift an 8-in-1 clip-on charger for the techie who has everything for just $25
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: GoCable is an 8-in-1 charger that's on sale for just $24.99 (reg. $44) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Mutant Design Lab GoCable: The Ultimate 8-in-1 EDC Charger $24.99 $44.99 Save $20.00 Finding the perfect holiday gift for the techie (or even an older teenager) who seems to have it all can feel impossible. But here’s something that might make you the holiday hero: the G


Get a portable VPN router on sale for $169 and protect your browsing anywhere in the world
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Ahead of Black Friday, enjoy an extra 22% discount on this VPN travel router that protects your connection anytime, anywhere. Get it for just $169. Opens in a new window Credit: Deeper Connect Deeper Connect Air Portable VPN Travel Router $169.00 $219.00 Save $50.00 Cybersecurity experts have all talked our ears off of the risks that can come with connecting to free WiFi networks in cafes,


Be done with dongles: This 8-port laptop and tablet stand is an all-in-one WFH upgrade
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Connect your devices to 8 ports with the 8-in-1 Laptop and Tablet Docking Stand , on sale now for just $49.97 (reg. $69). Opens in a new window Credit: UGR Tech 8-in-1 Laptop & Tablet Docking Stand $49.97 $69.99 Save $20.02 Finding a thoughtful gift for someone who works from home isn’t always easy. They likely have all the basics covered, but what about a tool that could transform their d


Gift your teen a drone designed not to crash for just $75
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Give your teen a 4K Dual-Camera Drone on sale for $74.99 (reg. $119). Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance $74.99 $119.99 Save $45.00 Teenagers are so hard to shop for, but sometimes, that just-right gift practically falls in your lap. And in the case of this 4K dual-camera drone , it could fall from pretty hi


How long is a light-year? Here are some ways to think about it.


25Mashable / 8h
Superman may fly faster than a speeding bullet, but he'd easily lose in a race against a beam of light, the fastest thing we know about in the universe. Light travels at a rate of 186,000 miles (or 300,000 kilometers) per second in a straight line through the vacuum of space , according to NASA . That means it could zip around Earth about seven times by the time you finished saying "One Mississip


Thieves reportedly use AT&T data to track and steal iPhones — how to protect yourself
Mashable / 8h
As the holiday season ramps up, so do the schemes of so-called "porch pirates" — and this time, they're alarmingly tech savvy. The Wall Street Journal reported last month on a wave of thefts involving AT&T iPhones delivered via FedEx, largely attributed to both companies’ lax policies on requiring signatures for high-value deliveries. However, an incident in September has highlighted a disturbing


'Arcane' final act trailer teases one hell of a showdown
Mashable / 8h
The final act of "Arcane" is upon us. Watch the trailer for the final episodes of the "League of Legends"-based Netflix series.


NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 20
Mashable / 8h
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


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for November 20 (#528)
How-To Geek / 9h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


OpenAI releases a teacher’s guide to ChatGPT, but some educators are skeptical
22TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI envisions teachers using its AI-powered tools to create lesson plans and interactive tutorials for students. But some educators are wary of the technology — and its potential to go awry. Today, OpenAI released a free online course designed to help K-12 teachers learn how to bring ChatGPT, the company’s AI chatbot platform, into their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.


Inside Clear’s ambitions to manage your identity beyond the airport
MIT Technology Review / 9h
If you’ve ever been through a large US airport, you’re probably at least vaguely aware of Clear. Maybe your interest (or irritation) has been piqued by the pods before the security checkpoints, the attendants in navy blue vests who usher clients to the front of the security line (perhaps just ahead of you), and the sometimes pushy sales pitches to sign up and skip ahead yourself. After all, is th


Microsoft Word Turns 41: what does the future hold for the world’s favorite word processor?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you’ve used a computer, it’s almost certain you have used Microsoft Word . The aptly named word processor is one of the most influential computer programs in history. From schools to businesses, it’s become a daily part of life for millions of users around the world. Word rose to global ubiquity because it offered something unique. It was the first word-processing software to embody what Micro


Save big on a refurbished Kindle Scribe ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $76 : As of Nov. 20, this refurbished Kindle Scribe is on sale for $233.99 at Amazon. That's a 25% saving on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Scribe (Refurbished) $233.99 at Amazon $309.99 Save $76.00 The Kindle Scribe is the latest hot product for book lovers. Released earlier this year, the Amazon product combines reading and notetaking in one handy device. And as of


Upgrade to the JBL Clip 5 with this great early Black Friday discount
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $30 : As of Nov 20, the JBL Clip 5 is on sale for $49.95 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Clip 5 $49.95 at Amazon $79.95 Save $30.00 If you're looking for a robust Bluetooth speaker for on-the-go listening, we've found an incredible early Black Friday deal for under $50. As of Nov. 20, the JBL Clip 5 is on sale at Amazon for $49.95. This d


NYT's The Mini crossword answers, hints for November 20, 2024
Mashable / 9h
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


The Garmin vívoactive 5 just got its biggest-ever discount at Amazon
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $100 : As of Nov. 20, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale at Amazon for $199.99. That's a 33% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 5 $199.98 at Amazon $299.99 Save $100.01 Amazon's Black Friday deals officially kick off on Nov. 21. But there's still a huge range of daily deals you can grab right away, including this great discount on the vívoactive 5


Grab the Sennheiser Accentum headphones for just $80 this Black Friday
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $70: As of Nov. 20, the Sennheiser Accentum wireless headphones are on sale for $80 (down from $149.95) at Amazon for Black Friday . That's a 33% discount plus a $19.95 off coupon. Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Accentum $80.00 at Amazon $149.95 Save $69.95 Finding premium headphones at an affordable price is no small feat, but Black Friday has delivered once again. The


Save over $180 on Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones this Black Friday
Mashable / 9h
SAVE OVER $180: As of Nov. 20, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones are on sale for $199.95 (down from $379.95) at Amazon . This deal includes a $30 coupon for extra Black Friday savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones $199.95 at Amazon $379.95 Save $180.00 Suppose premium sound is on your wishlist this Black Friday . In that case, the


Score a GoPro Hero for under $180 this Black Friday
Mashable / 9h
SAVE 10%: As of Nov. 20, the GoPro Hero compact action camera is available for $179.99 (down from $199.99) at Amazon for Black Friday . Opens in a new window Credit: GoPro GoPro Hero $179.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $20.00 GoPro Hero is worth considering as a reliable outdoor action camera option — especially now that it’s discounted to $179.99 at Amazon for Black Friday . That’s $20 off its usual


Grab the AWOL Vision UST 4K projector for $900 off this Black Friday
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $900: As of Nov. 20, the AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro 4K Projector is on sale for $3,099 (down from $3,999) at Amazon for Black Friday. Opens in a new window Credit: AWOL AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro 4K Projector $3,099.00 at Amazon $3,999.00 Save $900.00 Let’s face it, a regular TV doesn’t cut it when you’re chasing the ultimate home theater setup. Luckily, the AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro 4K ultra-sho


Tech Life: Donald Trump’s robodogs
BBC News / 10h
Who's behind the robot dogs at Donald Trump's house? Plus: Wasting scammers' time.


SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight successful despite abandoning booster catch
Mashable / 11h
SpaceX conducted its sixth Starship test flight on Tuesday, with CEO Elon Musk joined by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to observe from the control room. While the launch went well, SpaceX quickly aborted plans to catch the first-stage Super Heavy booster, instead opting for a standard ocean splashdown. Starship launched from SpaceX's Starbase launch pad in Brownsville, Texas at 4 p.m. local t



What role will blockchain play in securing the future of AI-driven infrastructure?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology marks a pivotal moment in digital innovation, offering unprecedented opportunities to transform industries. When combined, they can not only enhance operational efficiencies but also address some of the most pressing challenges facing modern enterprises dealing with data at scale: data reliability and integrity. AI relies hea


Nomad Discount Codes and Deals: 50% Off | November 2024
Wired / 11h
Save up to 50% today on Nomad Goods phone cases and browse the latest deals for November.