Emirates Adds Airbus A350-900 To Fleet: What To Expect
3KOne Mile at a Time / 14h
It’s an exciting day for Emirates Airline, as the carrier has today taken delivery of its very first Airbus A350. This is a massive milestone for the airline, as it’s the first new aircraft type that Emirates has added to its fleet since 2008, when it started flying the Airbus A380. For that matter, it’s the first new aircraft Emirates has taken delivery of in roughly three years (when A380 deliv
Three Men Die When Google Maps Tells Them to Drive Off Unfinished Bridge
500+Futurism / 10h
Off the Edge Three men in India died after Google Maps reportedly told them to drive off an incomplete bridge spanning the Ramganga River. Portions of the bridge were washed away during a flood months earlier, and a construction company had only begun to rebuild it. As Indian newspaper The Economic Times reports , the men were traveling from Gurugram to Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh and seemingly did
Elon Musk hints that X throttles posts with links
51Mashable / 10h
If you feel like you're not seeing many news stories while scrolling X , there might be a simple explanation: The site actively keeps them off your feed. Elon Musk seemingly suggested that on Nov. 24, when he replied to another user on his social platform X — the website formerly known as Twitter — who claimed the site throttled the performance of posts with links. This would mean you'd likely se
Margrethe Vestager, the World’s Top Tech Cop, Is Making Her Exit
NYT > Technology / 28min
Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s antitrust regulator, who put technology’s harms on the global agenda, reflected on a decade of taking on the biggest companies and what comes next.
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 26
Mashable / 1h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Rivian snags $6.6B conditional federal loan to build Georgia factory
TechCrunch / 1h
Rivian said late Monday it has secured conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the Department of Energy, funds that will help the EV maker restart construction of a massive factory in Georgia. The funds will come from DOE’s Loan Programs Office Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Program. Rivian said it expects to begin […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 26
Mashable / 1h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 26
Mashable / 1h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
This voice controlled AI might one day replace your mouse and keyboard
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Anthropic's experiments with giving Claude AI control of your computer are taking a new tone, literally. Voice control could potentially change how you get your device to operate. The AI assistant developer has teamed with Hume AI and its new Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) 2 to give Claude a grasp of the emotion behind our words and responds in kind. That's about more than just matching your vibe
Google Developer Program gains new features, but you’ll have to pay for them
TechCrunch / 4h
In June, Google announced the Google Developer Program, a free program to give devs access to resources designed to help them build applications using Google services. Now that “millions” of devs have signed up (according to Google), the company is introducing a second, paid tier to commercialize the program. On Monday, Google launched the Google […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
The Jim Henson Company Responds to The Muppets Ride Closing at Disney World
Gizmodo / 5h
Muppet*Vision 3D , Jim Henson's final project, is making way for Pixar's new Monsters Inc. land.
For Black Friday, Take Advantage of This High-Quality Cloud Storage at a Discounted Price
Gizmodo / 5h
Are you looking for a great deal on a cloud storage service? pCloud is slashing its lifetime plans, allowing you to save up to $700 during Black Friday week.
Another star athlete is making his way into venture capital
TechCrunch / 5h
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a player for the Milwaukee Bucks, launched a venture capital firm called Build Your Legacy Ventures that will focus on sports and entertainment investing, according to Bleacher Report. Antetokounmpo will serve as general partner. The fund was “not just about capital; it’s about forging partnerships and opening my network to accelerate the growth […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All r
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, November 26 (game #534)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, November 26 (game #1037)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, November 26 (game #268)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
Earth's Second Moon Has Vanished, Scientists Say
38Futurism / 5h
Once in a Blue Moon The Earth has parted ways with a tiny "mini moon" that had orbited our planet for two months — at least until it swings back around for another visit two months from now. The 33-foot space rock, dubbed 2024 PT5 , was first spotted by astronomers in August. It only came by for a brief visit, circling the Earth for much of the late summer in a horseshoe-shaped path before the ef
Let’s Talk About How Those Wicked Cameos Came To Be
Gizmodo / 6h
The scene was an especially joyful experience for fans of the original Broadway cast.
Threads Is Testing the Ability to Pick Your Default Feed
LifeHacker / 6h
On Friday, I wrote about how Threads is making some big changes to its platform —namely, the "For you" feed will start prioritizing accounts you follow, rather than accounts you don't. To me, that sounds like how a social media platform should operate in the first place, but, hey, it's "new." It seemed obvious impetus for the change is the recent meteoric success of Bluesky : While Threads still
Marc Andreessen, Joe Lonsdale, and all the other VCs reportedly in the running for new Trump committees
24TechCrunch / 6h
With Elon Musk playing such a high-profile role in Donald Trump’s transition team, Musk’s buddies, many of them Silicon Valley venture capitalists, are reportedly being tapped to help out. For instance, VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, and in particular co-founder Marc Andreessen, is repeatedly being mentioned. He, along with Antonio Gracias and Joe Lonsdale, are reportedly […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
TechCrunch Space: Everything is bigger in Texas!
20TechCrunch / 6h
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space! First off, I want to highlight a few stories we weren’t able to get to: First, Inversion Space raised a $44 million Series A to continue development of its ultra-precise orbit-to-Earth cargo delivery service. The company has already garnered a lot of attention from the DOD for its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Black Friday Is Rife With Phishing: How to Avoid Being Scammed
How-To Geek / 6h
Every year, vast schools of shoppers swarm around Black Friday deals in a proverbial feeding frenzy, but the chaos can also attract scammers that only need one slip up to strike.
Samsung Galaxy S25 specs predictions: all the key rumored specs for every model
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The still-rumored Samsung Galaxy S25 and its siblings could rank among the absolute best phones of 2025, and there’s probably not long to wait for them, with a launch rumored for January. While nothing will be known for certain about these phones until then, we do have a good idea of what to expect, as there has been an influx of leaks and rumors. As such, combined with our own educated guesses,
Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm
35Wired / 6h
Elon Musk’s brain implant company is launching a new study to test whether its wireless device can control a robotic arm.
Signs of Life in Asteroid Sample Turn Out to Be Something Embarrassing
Futurism / 6h
Anti-Colonialism Last year, researchers excitedly announced that they had found two organic compounds essential for living organisms in samples retrieved from a distant asteroid called Ryugu. The Japanese Space Agency's Hayabusa2 spacecraft obtained the samples from the space rock in 2019 and returned them to Earth in 2020. The discovery reignited an ongoing discussion. What were the conditions n
This new method could reduce the energy needs of AI applications by 95% — but may also need whole new forms of hardware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Engineers reveal alternative to floating-point multiplication New method could reduce AI energy consumption by up to 95% But new calculation method would also need alternative hardware to existing GPUs As artificial intelligence ( AI ) technologies evolve, the demand for computing power - and consequently, electricity - has surged, as have concerns about its energy consumption. Now, engineers fro
Nosferatu‘s Popcorn Coffin Is a Deadly Entry in 2024’s Bucket Arms Race
Gizmodo / 7h
The Robert Eggers vampire film is the latest release to get its own custom popcorn bucket, following Dune: Part Two , Gladiator II , and many more.
British Airways unveils stunning new first-class suites
The Points Guy / 7h
British Airways has unveiled a brand-new first-class suite that will be available starting in 2026 on board the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. This will be the first update to British Airways’ first-class offering since 2020, when it rolled out an upgraded seat on several aircraft in its Boeing 777 fleet. This iteration was the first for the airline to feature a privacy door
How to Add and Manage Additional Accounts in New Outlook
How-To Geek / 7h
The new Outlook app lets you add various email accounts from different email providers, which you can use to send or reply to emails. However, some traps along the way might catch you out. With this in mind, this guide covers all bases to help you make the most of this handy capability.
My Favorite Vacuum/Mop Combo Is $150 Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. During Black Friday sales, I'm always finding sales on cool new stuff that I don't already have—but I'm especially excited when I see there's a sale on something I do have, because that means I get to share the wealth. In this case, I'm excited to say that my favorite vacuu
The Google Play Store Will Soon Warn You Before You Download a Bad App
LifeHacker / 7h
Not all apps are created equal. For every incredible, must-have app on the Play Store, there are dozens of low-effort, ad-ridden, useless options as well. There's a lot you can do yourself to try to avoid these shovelware apps as you peruse the Play Store: Pay attention to reviews, scan the provided screenshots, investigate the privacy policy, and absorb the app's overall "vibe." This is not fool
Roasting the Turkey in an Oven Bag Is Helpful, Actually
LifeHacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’ve been against roasting Thanksgiving turkeys in roasting bags this whole time. It seems to me an easy way to end up with a soggy-skinned bird, when we all seem to be striving for crispy skin. However, I also am against making judgements when I haven’t actually tried out the method. Last week, I purchased myself a roasting bag and put a whole tu
What's New on Prime Video in December 2024
LifeHacker / 7h
Prime Video's lineup next month includes a new adult animated anthology series from the creators of Netflix's Love, Death + Robots : Secret Level (Dec. 10) is based on various video game and game franchises (like Pac-Man and Dungeons & Dragons ) and includes voice acting by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, and Keanu Reeves. A classic game show gets a makeover in December: Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Clear introduces faster verification technology ahead of busy Thanksgiving travel period
The Points Guy / 7h
In recent years, Clear Plus has proven invaluable for saving time at the airport. The expedited security program can help you breeze through the Transportation Security Administration screening process at 58 U.S. airports, especially when paired with TSA PreCheck . Clear members can utilize a separate, typically shorter, security lane and verify their identity using a fingerprint or iris scan. It
Nvidia’s new AI audio model can synthesize sounds that have never existed
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
At this point, anyone who has been following AI research is long familiar with generative models that can synthesize speech or melodic music from nothing but text prompting . Nvidia's newly revealed "Fugatto" model looks to go a step further, using new synthetic training methods and inference-level combination techniques to "transform any mix of music, voices, and sounds," including the synthesis
Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy
22Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The Supreme Court signaled it may take up a case that could determine whether Internet service providers must terminate users who are accused of copyright infringement. In an order issued today, the court invited the Department of Justice's solicitor general to file a brief "expressing the views of the United States." In Sony Music Entertainment v. Cox Communications , the major record labels arg
DOJ wraps up ad tech trial: Google is “three times” a monopolist
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
One of the fastest monopoly trials on record wound down Monday, as US District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema heard closing arguments on Google's alleged monopoly in a case over the company's ad tech. Department of Justice lawyer Aaron Teitelbaum kicked things off by telling Brinkema that Google "rigged" ad auctions, allegedly controlling "multiple parts" of services used to place ads all over the I
Happy 2nd birthday, ChatGPT! Here are 5 ways you've already changed the world
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
ChatGPT was born two years ago amid a flurry of hyperbolic hype, skepticism, and outright fear. The AI chatbot didn't immediately guide us to digital heaven, take over every job, or become sentient and send robots with Austrian accents after us, but ChatGPT has a made major impact on many people's lives nonetheless. For ChatGPT's second birthday, I've collected some of the most notable (if not al
Supreme Court to Determine Whether Trump Voters Should Have Cheap Internet or Not
60Gizmodo / 7h
The court will seek to determine whether qualifying rural communities should receive federally funded internet access.
COP29 Agreement Says Someone Should Pay to Help Developing Countries, but Not Who
21Wired / 7h
Rich countries have agreed to pay developing nations $300 billion a year to help them with their climate actions—but the agreement doesn’t say who specifically should contribute or how.
If You Enjoyed Jonathan Bailey in Wicked, Please Consider: This Catboy
Gizmodo / 7h
Dancing through life? No, dance through Final Fantasy XIV instead.
Farmers Beg Trump Not to Deport the Immigrants They Use for Cheap Labor
100+Futurism / 7h
Pretty Please As Donald Trump's second presidential transition hurtles forward , his plan to mass-deport undocumented immigrants is causing farmers to panic — and, tellingly, to beg for exemptions. As Reuters reports , farming groups and their GOP allies are urging the president-elect to make exemptions for undocumented agricultural workers in his mass deportation campaign promise . While former
Inside New York JFK’s new Terminal One, a massive $9.5 billion flagship terminal
The Points Guy / 8h
It’s been years in the making, and the finish line is now within sight: The transformed John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is just a little more than a year away from opening. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages and oversees the airport, has undertaken a massive $19 billion transformation project across the entire airport. The project includes two brand-new termi
How to Mirror Your Android Screen to Your PC Using Windows Phone Link
How-To Geek / 8h
Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a "phone link" application that lets you control your smartphone from the Windows desktop, and even mirror your phone's screen. It's a little tricky to set up, but if you follow the steps below you'll have it working in no time.
Rocket Lab nails two missions within 24 hours — one in each hemisphere
TechCrunch / 8h
Rocket Lab set a new speed record for launch turnaround time, successfully executing two Electron missions in 24 hours. The company added in a statement that this is also the first time any launch operator has completed a mission from each hemisphere within that time frame. Rocket Lab, which was founded in New Zealand, maintains […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Mass Effect creator's new studio is shutting down after three years
20Engadget / 8h
Humanoid Origin will be shutting down. The three-year-old indie gaming studio , helmed by former BioWare GM and Mass Effect creator Casey Hudson, is the latest casualty in a brutal stretch for game developers and other industry professionals. In the LinkedIn post announcing the closure, Humanoid Origin said its efforts to shield its team from the industry’s woes fell short. “An unexpected shortfa
Microsoft Outlook outage: What happened?
Mashable / 8h
A Microsoft outage on Monday has affected Outlook and Teams users. Microsoft is aware of the issue and working on a fix, but said it's "facing delays in our recovery efforts." Reports of issues began around 8 a.m. ET and spiked around 12:30 p.m. ET, according to DownDetector (which shares a parent company with Mashable). Reported outages have since tapered off, suggesting the issue might be resol
The Willard InterContinental hosts pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys before their White House visit
The Points Guy / 8h
One of the glitziest hotels in the IHG Hotels & Resorts orbit hosted VIP — very important poultry — guests over the weekend prior to their high-profile pardon from U.S. President Joe Biden. Peach and Blossom, the turkeys Biden pardoned Monday ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, enjoyed a luxe stay at the Willard InterContinental, one of TPG’s top picks for a hotel in Washington, D.C. The gobb
SpaceX and NASA Learned to Land on Mars by Studying Falcon 9 Landings
Next Big Future / 8h
On September 29, 2013, SpaceX performed the first supersonic retropropulsion (SRP) maneuver to decelerate the reentry of the first stage of their Falcon 9 rocket. NASA asked if their EDL (entry, descent, and landing) engineers could watch and study SpaceX’s data, and SpaceX agreed. Beginning in 2014, NASA and SpaceX worked together for three years. ... Read more
New British Airways 2026 A380 First Class: Concorde Design, Enhanced Privacy, But Modest Luxury Goals
View from the Wing / 8h
British Airways has unveiled its new first class seat for the Airbus A380, to debut in 'early' 2026. The seat is based off of the Collins Aerospace RTX. Continue reading ...
This macOS App Lets You Dismiss Notifications With a Single Keystroke
LifeHacker / 8h
Sometimes you're in the middle of typing something, see a notification make its way across your screen, and want it to go away. Immediately. Unfortunately, on a Mac, there's no default way to do that without moving your hand off the keyboard and using your pointer to close it out. Aliento is a pay-what-you-want Mac app that runs in the background and allows you to set a keyboard shortcut for dism
My Favorite Black Friday Deals for the Student in Your Life
LifeHacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Studying the old-fashioned way is fine, but there are so many more effective ways you can do it, especially in this day and age, where scholastic tools are more advanced and widely available than ever. I've used and written about so many great study techniques —some of them
This Floodlight Camera Has My Backyard Covered, and It's Under $100 for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When we bought our house in late 2022, fixing the light by the back entry door was a top priority. It was an ugly bare bulb, it had come detached from the stucco and was always threatening to fall off, and it had an attached motion detector that no longer detected motion. If you too are the owner of a fixer-upper, you'll understand when I say that
You Can Get a Whoop Band With a 12-Month Subscription for $199
LifeHacker / 8h
The Whoop band is a screenless strap that you can wear on a wristband, armband, or tucked into various specially-made clothing items. I recently compared it to the Oura ring to find the best non-watch fitness tracker , and the Whoop won hands-down. One of its decisive blows in that battle was costing just $239 for the hardware and a year's subscription. Now, with the company's Black Friday sale,
Avast security tools hijacked in order to crack antivirus protection
2 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Researchers spot new campaign that can turn off antivirus protection Malware uses legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to access kernel level Once antivirus is deactivated, the malware can proceed without detection Hackers are using a legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to disguise their malware , turn off antivirus protection, and infect systems, experts have warned. The vulnerable driver has b
Offline Mode in PC Game Pass Is Perfect for Windows Laptops and Handhelds
How-To Geek / 8h
Having a Windows handheld PC or gaming laptop means getting access to PC Game Pass and its huge catalog of titles, but if you can't take these portables to where there's no internet, what's the point? Luckily, Microsoft has thought of that.
Florida Man Who Spied on Verizon for China Gets 4 Years in Prison
Gizmodo / 8h
Ping Li admitted to sharing information with Chinese agents about his former employers, including Verizon.
Arcane‘s Long-Awaited Hookup Was Originally Longer and Steamier
Gizmodo / 8h
Release the Caitvi cut.
With 50,000 Sold Since Black Friday Week, This LEVOIT Air Purifier Is The Absolute Best-Seller on Amazon
Gizmodo / 8h
For under $80, this ultra-efficient air purifier appeals to all users.
Tesla appears to be building a teleoperations team for its robotaxi service
29TechCrunch / 8h
As Tesla gears up to launch a robotaxi service in the coming years, the automaker looks like it’s building out a teleoperations team. According to a recent job listing, Tesla is hiring a software engineer to help develop a teleoperations system that will allow human operators to remotely access and control the company’s upcoming robotaxis […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Amazon workers plan global protests and strikes on Black Friday
Mashable / 8h
Amazon employees around the world are preparing for protests and strikes on Black Friday . The global effort has been organized by UNI Global Union, which represents service industry workers, and activist group Progressive International. Amazon workers in more than 20 countries plan to strike and take part in protests starting on Black Friday, one of the biggest annual shopping days for retailers
Paramount+ Black Friday deal: Get a two-month subscription with Showtime for $6
Engadget / 8h
Max isn’t the only one of our favorite streaming services with a juicy Black Friday deal. From now until December 4, you can get two months of Paramount+ for $3 monthly. Formerly CBS All Access, the platform has original series like Star Trek: Discovery and a growing selection of sports content. The deal applies to the Paramount+ Essential (with ads, usually $8) or Paramount+ with Showtime (ad-fr
Nvidia Promises Never-Before-Heard Sounds With Its New AI Audio Generator
Gizmodo / 8h
Nvidia’s Fugatto is designed for ‘film or audio productions,’ but it can also create the sound of a saxophone howling like a dog.
The Simulation Is Clearly Glitching Because Bird Flu Has Been Detected in Raw Milk
100+Futurism / 8h
Bird flu has just been detected in cartons of raw milk sold in California, the state's health agency said Sunday, deepening concerns about the spread of the virus — especially amidst a growing trend in consuming unpasteurized dairy products. A strain of the avian virus known as H5N1 was discovered in a single batch of "cream top, whole raw milk" sold by Raw Farm, a dairy operation based in Fresno
Microsoft could tempt PC gamers away from Chrome with nifty new ‘Game Assist’ mode for its Edge browser
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Game Assist mode is part of the Game Bar and is now in testing It pops up a compact Edge panel right in your gaming session You can look at online tips and guides without Alt-Tabbing out of the game Microsoft is adding a new feature to the Edge browser that could give it a distinct edge over Chrome (and other rivals), at least for PC gamers. This is the Game Assist mode, which is now in preview (
British Airways Unveils New First Class Suite: A Nice Evolution!
48One Mile at a Time / 9h
This is exciting, and long overdue. British Airways has just released some renderings of its new first class suite, though details remain fairly limited as of now (of course I’ll provide more updates when we have the details). A look at British Airways’ new first class suite British Airways has plans to introduce a new first class product, and the airline has today released the first renderings o
Amazon Crushes The Price of The Google Nest Thermostat, No Need to Wait For Black Friday
Gizmodo / 9h
This smart thermostat learns your routines and adjusts your home's temperature based on them.
Bird Flu Emerges as Key Reason Behind U.S. Egg Shortage
94Gizmodo / 9h
Grocery stores across the country have been experiencing egg shortages recently, thanks in no small part to bird flu.
Google App on iPhone Now Injects Links Into Web Pages
How-To Geek / 9h
Google has launched a new feature in its iOS app that automatically adds links to other websites when you use the app's browser. This feature, called Page Annotations, highlights certain words on a website and links them to Google Search results.
Sill’s new app rounds up the best links from your Bluesky and Mastodon networks
TechCrunch / 9h
Want to keep up with what everyone’s talking about on alternative social media sites like Bluesky and Mastodon, but don’t have time to constantly scroll through their respective apps? A newly launched link aggregation service called Sill may be able to help. The service is similar to the older startup Nuzzel, which was ultimately acquired […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
The Best Budget VPNs of 2024
How-To Geek / 9h
There are a lot of VPN services out there, and many of them claim to be the cheapest. We went through our VPN reviews to find the services and make sure you get the best value.
Here’s why ServiceTitan was on the clock to go public
TechCrunch / 9h
When ServiceTitan dropped its S-1 notice of an impending public offering on November 18, many VCs likely rejoiced. A successful IPO by the company, which builds operating software for trade businesses, could be what the quiet IPO market needs to start shaking loose. But the timing of ServiceTitan’s IPO may not be entirely based on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Intels 20-year-old AI ethics prodigy on the future of artificial intelligence
Mashable / 9h
Ria Cheruvu has been ahead of the curve for most of her life. After graduating from her Arizona high school at just 11, the student deemed prodigy became one of the youngest people to ever graduate from Harvard. Her collegiate record is a marvel to many. Following a period studying neurobiology and during the completion of her first computer science degree, Cheruvu was hired for Intel's ethics te
Busiest days ever? TSA chief says they are ready for holidays
The Points Guy / 9h
The Transportation Security Administration is fully staffed and ready for more record-breaking crowds this holiday season. That’s the word from TSA administrator David Pekoske, who spoke to TPG in a wide-ranging interview about the future of the TSA as well as his own future under the incoming Trump administration. TSA expects the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday following
How to use points and miles to give gifts with zero out-of-pocket cost
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Each holiday season, some consumers find that they have no extra money for gifts. If you’re in this situation, you could put your holiday purchases on a 0% interest credit card if you know you can pay the charges off during the introductory period. However, if you have points or miles tucked away in your loyalty acco
10 extra charges on cruise ships that will make you mad — and what to do about them
The Points Guy / 9h
One of the great allures of cruising is that a lot is included in the fare. Those $599-a-week rates that you see advertised from low-cost brands such as Carnival Cruise Line include not just a room on a ship but also meals and entertainment. The ship also acts as your transportation — it gets you from place to place at no extra cost. Still, for the most part, cruises aren’t all-inclusive. On many
5 ways to avoid common end-of-year points and miles mistakes
The Points Guy / 9h
The end of the year is quickly approaching. Now is the perfect time to ensure you’ve completed your annual points and miles tasks before it’s too late. With many loyalty programs and credit card benefits , the end of the year is an important time to maximize every opportunity before the next year hits. Here are five essential things to do in the next few weeks to avoid an unfortunate surprise com
It’s Not Free, but the Discount on the Beats Solo 4 is Really Massive for Black Friday
Gizmodo / 9h
These Beats Solo 4 headphones are priced at under $100.
Samsung's 'The Frame' TV Is 40% Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're waiting until Nov. 29 to do your Black Friday shopping, there's no need to wait. Deals are in full swing well already, with sales from Amazon , Walmart , Target , and Home Depot all offering record-low prices on many tech products. For those shopping around for a
The Best Apps of 2024, According to Apple
LifeHacker / 9h
Every year, Apple posts its favorite iPhone and iPad apps to its website in the form of a competition to find the best app of 2024. Really, any app that makes the final list is usually pretty reliable, and picking a winner is largely a formality. As much as the competition is a commercial for Apple’s platforms, the real value is in finding new games, services, or tools you might not have previous
Microsoft Outage Takes Outlook and Teams Offline
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
The software giant said it was working on a fix for the issue, which has affected the many companies that use Microsoft’s products.
EV range anxiety could be a thing of the past thanks to Mercedes’ new solar paint – which promises thousands of free miles a year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Mercedes has unveiled a series of future innovations during workshops Its 'solar paint' contains no rare earths and no toxic materials Aerodynamic braking and power converters aim to improve EV efficiencies What is solar paint? Mercedes says it's new kind of solar paint can be used on "all exterior vehicle surfaces". It also claims it's "considerably cheaper" to produce to typical solar modules a
New Study Unveils the Explosive Secrets of the Squirting Cucumber
33Gizmodo / 9h
The squirting cucumber shoots its seeds so fast that scientists had to use techniques like high-speed videography to record it.
Mighty Mouse May Fly to Theaters Thanks to Ryan Reynolds’ Team
26Gizmodo / 9h
The famous superhero mouse is getting a new movie from the team and writer behind Free Guy .
Widespread Microsoft Outage Takes Email and Videoconferencing Offline
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
The software giant said it was working on a fix for the issue, which has affected the many companies that use Microsoft’s products.
Are you holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity?
Mashable / 9h
It's time to trust your instincts, close your eyes...and try holding space for "Defying Gravity." Or at least that's what Wicked fans will have you believe after an interview with stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo went viral late last week. SEE ALSO: 'Wicked' review: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo aspire for movie musical magic In the video , Tracy E. Gilchrist, an interviewer from Out Magaz
IMAX embraces AI to expand original content reach
TechCrunch / 9h
With global content consumption rising and demand for non-English content surpassing that for English movies and shows, IMAX is leveraging AI to scale localization on its original content. The entertainment and media industry grew 5% to $2.8 trillion in 2023, according to a report by PwC. The industry is expected to continue its expansion, though […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Volkswagen slashes the value of its stake in Northvolt, the beleaguered battery manufacturer
TechCrunch / 9h
The write downs occurred throughout the current fiscal year as the situation at Northvolt deteriorated. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Does Cloud Gaming on PlayStation Portal Mark the End for Consoles?
33Wired / 9h
PlayStation's handheld will finally support dedicated game streaming—and with another portable playing device supposedly inbound, can Sony make cloud gaming take off? If it can't, who else can?
OpenAI blamed NYT for tech problem erasing evidence of copyright abuse
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
OpenAI keeps deleting data that could allegedly prove the AI company violated copyright laws by training ChatGPT on authors' works. Apparently largely unintentional, the sloppy practice is seemingly dragging out early court battles that could determine whether AI training is fair use. Most recently, The New York Times accused OpenAI of unintentionally erasing programs and search results that the
Only about 720,000 Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptops sold since launch — under 0.008% of the total number of PCs shipped over the period, or less than 1 out of every 125 devices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Report claims Snapdragon X laptops only capture 0.008% of the global PC market Microsoft Surface leads Snapdragon X adoption in niche segment Qualcomm faces stiff competition from AMD, Intel, and Apple The PC market is continuing to be a challenge for Snapdragon X laptops , with recent reports showing limited market penetration in its first full quarter since launch, as total sales reached under
Proton Reveals Whats Next for Its Mail, Drive, and Calendar
How-To Geek / 9h
Proton went from having a really good encrypted mail app (Proton Mail) to having a whole ecosystem of apps. Now, we know what's next for those apps, as Proton has shared a roadmap of upcoming changes.
Refund Victory: ‘Bed Bugs!’ Protest Backed By Undercover Cop Beats Non-Refundable Hotel Rate
View from the Wing / 9h
One of my readers ran into trouble checking into a hotel, and the hotel wouldn't give him a refund either, so he took a guerilla approach and won. He calls the tactic “Protester-style.” Continue reading ...
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker just announced a retro-futuristic musical instrument called Orchid
Engadget / 9h
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker just announced a musical instrument called Orchid . It’s a nifty-looking chord machine with some modern bells and whistles. For the uninitiated, a chord machine is a device or plugin that allows users to simplify the process of playing chords. To that end, Orchid lets players initiate full melodic chords by pressing a note on the tiny one-octave keybed. They can be mani
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Strange Scar in Australian Outback
Gizmodo / 9h
Something tore up the ground across the Nullarbor Plain, leaving a distinctive mark on the landscape. Scientists finally figured it out.
Amazon Is Selling The Google Wi-Fi Router For Pennies, Now 80% Off For Black Friday
Gizmodo / 9h
For $34, it's the best device for getting great Wi-Fi throughout your home.
Threads tests the ability for users to choose their preferred default feed
TechCrunch / 9h
Since Threads’ launch last year, users have asked for the option to set their “Following” feed as their default feed. Now, more than a year later, Threads is finally testing the ability for users to do so. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Monday that the social network is now testing the option for users […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Score 6 months of Max for just $2.99/month with this Black Friday deal
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $42 : Through Dec. 2, get six months of Max with ads for only $2.99 per month instead of $9.99 per month. That's a total of $42 in savings or 70%. Opens in a new window Credit: Max Max with ads $2.99 per month for six months (save $42) Max's Black Friday 2024 deal is officially live and it's essentially just a copy-paste from last year. That doesn't mean we're disappointed, though; it is a p
HP Omen 17 review: This gaming laptop stays cool under pressure
Mashable / 10h
The HP Omen 17 is designed with minimalists in mind — and I’m here for it. It’s nice to sometimes go crazy with per-key RGB lighting and designs that scream "gaming laptop," but the HP Omen 17 elicits sleek simplicity with just enough customization to keep things fun. Granted, I wish the chassis was aluminum, not plastic, but that would’ve made this big boy even heavier. Plus, thermal management
How to Customize Your iPhone Home Screen With Widgets and Icons
38How-To Geek / 10h
The iPhone home screen is more customizable than ever before. Adding and resizing widgets or changing how app icons look is easy, and you can go even further with custom widgets and icons with some tweaking.
Dune: Prophecy‘s Showrunner Explains Denis Villeneuve’s Role in the Show
Gizmodo / 10h
The HBO series is set 10,000 years before the Dune movies, but there's still certain areas of overlap.
Centrifugal Magnetic Mirror Nuclear Fusion Propulsion
Next Big Future / 10h
Centrifugal Magnetic Mirrors could enable commercial nuclear fusion reactors on Earth and are also promising for next level propulsion in space. There is funded near term work for both goals. An early Centrifugal Magnetic Mirror propulsion concept could achieve 1 to 10 newtons of thrust with 10,000 to 30000 ISP. This would be propulsion that ... Read more
Making Affordable Laser Pushed Sails With AI Optimization
Next Big Future / 10h
There has been huge progress on laser pushed sails. Laser pushed sails appear to be a path to sending probes up to 20% of the speed of light when we can make 1 gram sails that are one to two meters on a side. There is still work needed to make the sail area about ... Read more
How Square Footage in Real Estate Listings Can Mislead You
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When looking for a home to purchase, one of the biggest factors to consider is the square footage . Not only is this a measurement of the size of the home you’ll be buying (especially the size of the rooms themselves—a three-bedroom home that’s 2,000 square feet will feel very different from a three-bedroom home that’s 1,200 square feet), the pric
How Credit Card Delinquency Can Hurt You (and How to Handle It)
LifeHacker / 10h
Missed bill payments happen to the best of us, and in many cases, the fix is as easy as covering the balance and moving on with your life. But credit card debt can get out of hand quickly if you're not on top of your amount owed and due dates. The average American household has around $8,000 in credit card debt , and nearly 9% fell behind on their payments in the first quarter of 2024. In fact, c
My Top Picks for the Best Black Friday Deals on Air Fryers
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A reliable air fryer will be one of the handiest tools in your appliance arsenal for years. It has immediate value for the inevitable holiday entertaining that's just around the corner, and you’ll soon find yourself using it for quick everyday treats as well. If you’ve been
The Best Black Friday Deals I've Found on Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been waiting for a deal to pick up a fitness watch, now is a great time. Most of the major brands are offering discounts already, including Fitbit, Garmin, and Apple watches. The best deals I've found are listed below (and if you're interested in a Garmin specific
Instagram's Direct Messages Just Got an Upgrade
How-To Geek / 10h
Instagram is rolling out some new features for direct messaging to make chatting and connecting with friends easier. The update is adding more sticker options, the ability to create custom nicknames for friends, and an easier way for users to share their location.
Instagram DMs have a new location-sharing feature
Engadget / 10h
Instagram spruced up its DM features on Monday. You can now share your live location with friends, handy for meetups at concerts or other crowded places. The social platform also now lets you add nicknames in one-on-one or group chats, and there are over 300 new stickers to share in DMs. You can turn on the new location-sharing feature for up to one hour. It only displays to people in your privat
The Braun Electric Shaver Has Been Trimmed Down to a Record-Low Price for Black Friday
Gizmodo / 10h
Save 20% on the Braun Series 9 Pro electric trimmer from Amazon for a limited time.
Washington Curtails Intel’s Chip Grant After Company Stumbles
34NYT > Technology / 10h
The Biden administration is reducing its award to the chip maker, partly to account for a multibillion-dollar military contract.
The Insta360 X4 Standard Bundle Gets Its First Big Discount Since Release for Black Friday
Gizmodo / 10h
Lowest price on the 360-degree action camera standard bundle at Amazon, available for a limited time in this Black Friday deal.
Game Where You Hunt and Kill Connor McGregor Pulls DLC Following His Sexual Assault Trial
Gizmodo / 10h
For a few months, players could pay $4.99 to murder the Irish prize fighter, but the company has severed ties after he was found liable for sexual assault.
Raw milk recalled for containing bird flu virus, California reports
46Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw—unpasteurized—milk sold in California, prompting a recall issued at the state's request, health officials announced over the weekend. No illnesses have yet been linked to the contaminated milk, made by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County. The contamination was found in testing by health officials in nearby Santa Clara County, who detected the virus in mi
Supreme Court to review 5th Circuit ruling that upends Universal Service Fund
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The US Supreme Court will hear appeals of a 5th Circuit ruling that called Universal Service fees on phone bills an illegal tax. The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled in July that the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Fund is unconstitutional and that the fees on phone bills are a "misbegotten tax." The FCC and several non-government groups challenged the ruling, a
The New Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Has Wi-Fi
How-To Geek / 10h
Raspberry Pi has created a Wi-Fi-enabled version of its recently released Pico 2 dual-architecture board for just $2 more.
U.S. Says Google Is an Ad Tech Monopolist, in Closing Arguments
21NYT > Technology / 10h
The two sides made their final cases to a federal judge Monday in a trial over the tech giant’s dominance in technology that sells ads online.
Spotify will now save your listening history for up to 90 days
Engadget / 10h
Spotify just announced that it’s begun rolling out a new “Recents” page that keeps tabs on everything you’ve been listening to. This section of the app will hold onto content for up to 90 days and integrates with music, podcasts and even audiobooks. The page also keeps an eye on saved content. The platform says this should be useful for “picking up a paused podcast, finding last week’s earworm or
Space Station Astronauts Complain of Horrible Smell After Russian Capsule Docks
Futurism / 10h
Smelt It As if they need any more problems , the astronauts on board the International Space Station were besieged by a noxious odor situation over the weekend. In a statement posted on X-formerly-Twitter , NASA's ISS account noted that when the Russians' Progress cargo ship docked with the rest of the space station, cosmonauts "noticed an unexpected odor and observed small droplets." According t
AMD's fastest CPU gets surprising 33% price cut in time for Black Friday and just one month after it launched; is there something else happening?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
AMD's 192-core EPYC 9965 CPU now a third cheaper than at launch 5th-gen Turin chip has seen stellar reviews from the tech press Half the price of Intel's 128-core Granite Rapids Xeon 6980P AMD’s new 192-core CPU monster, the EPYC 9965 , launched last month, four months after its initial announcement. The CPU, which uses the Zen 5c core architecture, boasts 192 cores and 384 threads and competes (
Essential Home Theater Sound Terms Explained
How-To Geek / 11h
So you're new to the whole home theater thing, and you're not sure what all the terms mean. Well, these are some of the most important concepts you should know, so time to get your learn on.
The 50-Inch Amazon Fire TV Is Priced Lower Than Last Year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Gizmodo / 11h
Take 38% off the price of this big, beautiful 4K ultra-HD big-screen TV with built-in streaming and Alexa voice control.
4 Things We Liked, and 4 We Didn’t, About Arcane Season 2
20Gizmodo / 11h
Riot Games and Fortiche demonstrated what $250 million looks like in motion, but its story sometimes suffered from its ambition.
Why Won’t Elon Musk Let Me Follow This Palestinian Journalist?
31Gizmodo / 11h
Musk admitted X is throttling links but this is a new level of weird.
This PlayStation DualSense Controller Won’t Last Long at Its Lowest Price
Gizmodo / 11h
Save 28% on the PlayStation DualSense controller for use with PS5, PC, Mac, and mobile devices.
Authorities catch ‘SMS blaster’ gang that drove around Bangkok sending thousands of phishing messages
TechCrunch / 11h
Thai authorities said the crime gang sent around a million malicious SMS text messages to nearby residents over a three-day period in November. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
‘Sonic x Shadow Generations’ review: New content makes this remaster worth revisiting
Mashable / 11h
Sonic x Shadow Generations is a remaster of the original 2011 game, Sonic Generations , and includes new content focusing on Shadow the Hedgehog. The Shadow tie-in contains roughly the same amount of content as the base game, which makes Sonic x Shadow Generations a compelling package. The remaster also fixes the performance issues of the original Sonic Generations. 'Sonic x Shadow Generations' p
Get your hands on the Hisense 85-inch Class R6 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV for $548 ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $250: As of Nov. 25, you can get the Hisense 85-inch Class R6 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV for $548 at Walmart. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 85-inch Class R6 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV (85R6030N, 2024 Model) $548.00 at Walmart $798.00 Save $250.00 We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Walmart’s early Black Friday deals are insanely good. We’ve seen huge price cuts on
Beautiful: New JetBlue Livery, Now With Some Variations
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
In June 2023, JetBlue unveiled a new livery, which the carrier refers to as the “Hops” design. This was a major development for the company, as it’s the first time in JetBlue’s nearly 25-year history that it had a complete design refresh. There’s now an update, as JetBlue has revealed a variation of the new livery, which will eventually be featured throughout the A220 fleet. The basics of JetBlue
Threads' latest test will finally let you make the ‘following’ feed the default
Engadget / 11h
Meta’s Threads is pushing out another test that could address a major long-running complaint about the service. The company is experimenting with allowing users to set the non-algorithmic “following” feed as the default, Mark Zuckerberg shared in a post. The change, according to Zuckerberg, will allow users to select any feed as their default, including the newly announced custom feeds . But long
YouTube Music’s 2024 Recaps are out — here’s how to see yours
TechCrunch / 11h
It’s officially that time of the year when music-streaming services start giving users a look back at their listening habits for the year. YouTube Music announced on Monday that users can now access their 2024 Music Recap to get personalized stats regarding their top artists, songs, moods, genres, and more for the year. You can […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple again snubs AI in its ‘iPhone App of the Year’ finalists
20TechCrunch / 11h
On Monday, Apple’s list of finalists for its coveted “iPhone App of the Year” award once again reveals how the iPhone maker is downplaying the impact of AI technology on the mobile app ecosystem. As it did last year, Apple’s 2024 list of top iPhone finalists favors more traditional iOS apps, including those that help […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
These Seven Alexa Devices Are up to 50% Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 11h
Few utilities cut down on labor in my house as much as my voice assistants: I use them for turning out the lights, arming my alarms, summoning the vacuum, suggesting recipe substitutions, and doing math, among other things. I ensure I am always within speaking range of a device in my home to catch my requests, which means buying a lot of smart speakers. If your assistant of choice is Alexa, Black
Pixel Studio Is the Easiest (If Not the Best) Way to Make AI Art on Your Pixel 9
LifeHacker / 11h
The new Google Pixel 9 phones didn't just bring hardware upgrades with them: They also brought a selection of useful AI-powered apps as well, including the Screenshots app (for picking information out of screenshots), and a new Weather app . If you own a Pixel 9 device, you'll find another standalone app on there too, called Pixel Studio. It's an app for quickly generating AI art on your phone, a
I'd Recommend These Seven Outdoor Security Cameras I've Tested, and They're All on Sale for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 11h
Outdoor cameras are useful for far more than actual security: They can show you if your dog is in the backyard, or if the gate is open, or alert you when friends show up or you get a package delivered. These cameras are there for more than just catching intruders—they capture life as it is happening outside your door. These are the cameras I've tested and loved. Eufy Solocams Eufy Solocams are th
The Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop is 50% Off on Amazon, New All-Time Low
Gizmodo / 11h
Say goodbye to housework for good.
Apple TV Plus renews Jon Hamm's new series Your Friends & Neighbors before the first season has even aired
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple TV Plus renews Jon Hamm series Your Friends & Neighbors However, the first season won't air until Spring 2025 It's the first lead TV role for Jon Hamm since Mad Men Apple TV Plus seems to have a lot of confidence in its upcoming series Your Friends & Neighbors, as it has been renewed for a second season - before the first has even aired! If you want to catch the new Apple TV Plus show , the
10 Tips for Using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) I Learned as a Beginner
How-To Geek / 11h
A digital audio workstation makes recording music easier than ever: all you need is a computer. Easy is relative though, and if youre new to using DAWs, they can be tricky. Here are a few tips that helped me out early on.
Grab your glider, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is on sale for $30 at Walmart
Mashable / 11h
GET $39.99 OFF: As of Nov. 25, you can get Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for just $30.00. That's 57% off the original price. Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom $30.00 at Walmart $69.99 Save $39.99 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been out for about a year and a half, and it’s currently on sale for its best price yet by far ahead of Black Friday . The Gre
All of our favorite Dyson Supersonic dupes are on sale for Black Friday
Mashable / 11h
Best Dyson Supersonic dupe deals ahead of Black Friday Best overall deal Laifen Swift $97.99 (Save $42 at Laifen) Best under $70 Dreame Gleam hair dryer $69.99 (Save $30 at Amazon) Best for minimizing heat damage Zuvi Halo $209 (Save $140 at Zuvi) Best for smoothing and attachments Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex $179 (Save $50.99 at Amazon) Best if you also want an Airwrap Dreame Pocket hair dryer $99
Get a pair of JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones for the insanely low price of $29 at Walmart
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $50: As of Nov. 25, you can score a pair of JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones for just $29 at Walmart. That's a savings of $50 and a crazy good deal. Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones $29.00 at Walmart $79.99 Save $50.99 Looking to score a wicked deal on noise-cancelling headphones? Walmart’s early Black Friday sale has tons of deals on headphones, including the JL
Google Nest Thermostat Is Now More Affordable Than Ever This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 11h
Save 35% on Google Nest Thermostat and control everything with the press of a button and tweak settings further using the companion app.
Bluesky falling foul of EU rules by not reporting user numbers across the bloc
TechCrunch / 11h
Bluesky, the social network that’s currently surging in popularity due to an exodus of users from rival X, is in breach of European Union (EU) regulations that stipulate all online platforms must regularly publish regional user numbers. The Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into full effect back in February, is an online governance framework […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
The First Teaser for Disney’s Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Is an Adorable Rampage
Gizmodo / 11h
The adaptation of the hit 2002 Disney animated film is in theaters this summer.
Better Than a Chromebook, This Acer Laptop With Windows 11 Is Now Just $279 For Black Friday
Gizmodo / 11h
It's a great laptop for web browsing, word processing and light multi-tasking
Keanu Reeves voices archvillain Shadow in Sonic 3 trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Ben Schwartz voices the titular character in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 . Some lucky folks got a heads-up last week that a trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was about to drop when Paramount Pictures released a playable Sega Genesis gaming cartridge to select individuals. Hidden among a mini-game and character posters and accessible by entering a cheat code was the trailer release date. True to its word,
Sony is reportedly working on a PS5 portable
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Bloomberg reports that Sony is "in the early stages" of work on a fully portable console that can play PlayStation 5 software. The device is still "likely years away from launch," according to "people familiar with its development" that spoke to Bloomberg anonymously. The report comes less than a year after the launch of the PlayStation Portal , a Sony portable device designed to stream PS5 games
Character.AI Is Hosting Pro-Anorexia Chatbots That Encourage Young People to Engage in Disordered Eating
25Futurism / 11h
Content warning: this story discusses disordered eating behaviors, including potentially triggering details about weights and calories. The youth-beloved AI chatbot startup Character.AI is hosting pro-anorexia chatbots that encourage users to engage in disordered eating behaviors, from recommending dangerously low-calorie diets and excessive exercise routines to chastising them for healthy weight
The Samsung 990 Pro SSD at Its Lowest Price Is a Black Friday Steal for Your PC or PlayStation 5 Storage
Gizmodo / 12h
Save up to 42% on the Samsung 990 Pro SSD for either your gaming PC or PlayStation 5.
Etihad adds Atlanta as part of 10-destination expansion in 2025
23The Points Guy / 12h
Etihad Airways will add Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to its map next year as part of a 10-destination, three-continent expansion unveiled on Monday. The Gulf carrier will link Atlanta to its hub at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) four times a week beginning July 2. Etihad will fly the Abu Dhabi-Atlanta route with an Airbus A350-1000 that features its new po
TCL's First Portable Projector Is Less Portable Than You'd Expect
How-To Geek / 12h
One of my favorite TV brands is launching its first portable projector. I'm just a little confused about, uh, everything.
Snag an OtterBox Defender Series Pro phone case for $19 at Walmart
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $45.95: As of Nov. 25, you can snag an OtterBox Defender Series Pro case for your iPhone 16 Pro for just $19 at Walmart. That's a savings of $45.95. Opens in a new window Credit: OtterBox OtterBox Defender Series Pro iPhone 16 Pro case $19.00 at Walmart $54.00 Save $35.00 We’re just a few days from Black Friday , but Walmart’s website is overflowing with deals you can take advantage of right
Dont miss out on one of the best budget 4K TV deals weve found ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 12h
JUST $178: As of Nov. 25, Walmart shoppers can get a 55-inch Hisense 4K TV for just $178 ahead of Black Friday. Note that this deal goes live at 12PM ET on Nov. 25 for Walmart+ members exclusively, and then will be open to everyone starting at 5PM ET. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch Class R6 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV $178.00 at Walmart Black Friday is hands-down one of the
So rare! Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons are $20 off on Nov. 25 for Black Friday week
Mashable / 12h
GET $20 OFF: As of Nov. 25, you can get a set of Nintendo Joy-Cons (L/R) - Left Neon Red/ Right Neon Blue Controllers for just $59.00. That's 25% off the original price or $20 off. Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) - Left Neon Red/ Right Neon Blue Controllers $59.00 at Walmart $79.00 Save $20.00 It’s the time of year for huge discounts, but even so, our eyebrows
The Office Lego Set is back and $50 off for Black Friday week — order "ASAP as possible"
Mashable / 12h
GET $50 OFF: As of Nov. 25 at 12PM EST, Lego Ideas The Office US TV Show Series Dunder Mifflin Scranton Model Building Set is on sale for $70, save $50 at Walmart. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas The Office US TV Show Series Dunder Mifflin Scranton Model Building Set, 21336 $70.00 at Walmart $120.00 Save $50.00 Resurrected from the Schrute Farms compost bin, The Office Dunder Miffli
Score $150 off the JBL Partybox 110 at Walmart
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $150: As of Nov. 25, you can snag the JBL Partybox 110 at Walmart for $199. That's a 43% discount or $150.95 off the list price. Note: The Walmart MSRP price is slightly inflated, so we're basing this off the actual MSRP. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Partybox 110 $199.00 at Walmart $399.95 Save $200.95 If you’ve been looking for a speaker that doubles as a karaoke machine, we’ve fou
NASA just released a stunning new image of the Sombrero galaxy captured by the JWST
27Engadget / 12h
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is back to once again paint a glorious portrait of the heavens. This time, the powerful telescope was set loose on the Sombrero galaxy , otherwise called Messier 104 or M104. The end result? A gorgeous image that reframes our understanding of that particular region of space. Upon closer inspection using the JWST’s mid-infrared view, the Sombrero galaxy no lon
Forget Ninja, This Vitamix Blender Is Finally at Its Lowest Price for Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Smoothies, hots soups, and frozen desserts at the ready with this Vitamix blender for 44% off this Black Friday
Your Google TV just got a big, free Roku Channel upgrade –here's what's new
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Roku Channel is becoming tightly integrated with Google TV Roku's 500-plus free channels will be searchable and easily accessible Home screen integration for recommendations and currently watched titles The Roku Channel is about to get a whole lot better on Google TV and Android TV. Over the next few weeks, Roku and Google will be improving the Roku Channel experience to make it much easier t
Why GarageBand Is the Perfect Music Software for Beginners
How-To Geek / 12h
GarageBand turns your Mac into a user-friendly recording studio, offering everything you need to create music with no experience necessary. While professional music software is best left in the hands of pros, this free alternative from Apple is an inviting entry point that doesn't sacrifice essential features.
For Just $30, This Blink Camera Lets You Monitor The Weirdos Around Your Home
Gizmodo / 12h
This Blink outdoor camera allows you to monitor what’s happening around your home.
Review: Aeromexico Business Class Boeing 737 MAX (MEX-MIA)
21One Mile at a Time / 12h
For the next segment of my two times to Latin America review trip , I flew Aeromexico’s Boeing 737 MAX 9 business class on the 2hr50min flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Miami (MIA). I’ve gotta say, this flight was a pleasant surprise, and exceeded my expectations. I found Aeromexico’s 737 MAX business class to be a cut above its US counterparts operating similar routes, with a modern cabin, great
Russian hackers are attacking innocent companies to get access to their neighbors
6 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Russia’s APT28 cyber-espionage group linked to ‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’ Victim’s Wi-Fi network was protected, but its neighbor’s wasn’t Timing aligns with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Russian cyber-espionage group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, was able to breach an American company’s network by leveraging a ‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’ exploiting nearby Wi-Fi networks. First identified b
The Thompson Chicago: For those who want to shop and eat their way through Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood
The Points Guy / 12h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”8662″] Your resident Chicagoan is back for another local hotel review . For this review, I went east toward Lake Michigan and north toward Lincoln Park for a two-night stay at the Thompson Chicago, a Category 5 Hyatt property. The Thompson sits on the corner of Rush Street and East Bellevue Place in Gold Coast, one of the city’s oldest, most historical and affluen
These Eight Popular Smart Doorbells Are on Sale for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 12h
Before you get smart cameras or other smart tech, most people start with a smart doorbell. The good news is, they're better than ever, with exceptional coverage of the area in front of your door, night vision, high quality video, and AI features. Smart doorbells make giving people access (or denying access) to your house easier. Need to let a neighbor in to feed the dog? You can set that up from
These Whole Home Power Stations Prepare You for an Emergency, and They’re 60% Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Ever since this summer brought disastrous storms to the east coast, I've received regular updates from friends who say things like, “We’re making do around the campfire,” because their power is still out from a weather event that occurred weeks or months earlier. I was a tr
These Aqara Smart Sensors Are on Sale for Black Friday, and They're Great
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Lots of companies make smart sensors, but some are better than others. And Aqara is, in my opinion, the best at it. They make more consumer smart sensors than almost anyone else, and I find them to be consistent and stable. As an added benefit, Aqara’s customer service is a
These Anker Soundcore Headphones Are Less Than $70 for Black Friday
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Anker Soundcore Space One headphones (available in jet black , latte cream , and sky blue ) are reportedly very comfortable, with plush ear pads and a cushioned headband designed to stay easy on your ears, even during long listening sessions. And right now, they’re $69
Max Black Friday deal: Get six months of access for only $18
Engadget / 12h
Max’s Black Friday deal gives you six months of one of the best streaming services for only $18 (billed monthly). The sale applies to new and returning subscribers. This is the Max with Ads plan, which usually costs $10 monthly, so you’re getting a 70-percent discount. Since the ad-free one costs $17 per month, perhaps that’ll make it easier to stomach some commercials before each episode of The
TCL’s First Projector Seems to Be Priced Just Right for Outdoor Hijinx
Gizmodo / 12h
The TCL Projector A1 has everything you want in a 1080p projector for only $500.
Dictionary.coms Word of the Year is very mindful, very cutesy
Mashable / 12h
Dictionary.com 's word of the year is demure, a nod to the "very mindful, very demure" social media trend started by TikTokker Jools Lebron. Demure beat out brainrot, brat (inspired by the Charli XCX album of the same name), extreme weather, midwest nice, and weird. Dictionary.com defines demure as "characterized by shyness or modesty; reserved," but its announcement acknowledged that the use pop
Samsung Offers Galaxy Ring at 50% Off With Trade-In, Better Than Amazon’s Black Friday Deal
Gizmodo / 12h
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is HSA/FSA eligible and you can get it for up to half off after trading in an old smartwatch.
Instagram takes on Snapchat with new location-sharing feature
26TechCrunch / 12h
Instagram is introducing the ability for users to share their locations with their friends via DMs (direct messages), the company announced on Monday. The feature indicates that the Meta-owned social network is looking to challenge services like Apple’s Find My and Snapchat’s Snap Map, both of which are popular ways for users to see their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Pestle recipe app can now save dishes from TikTok
TechCrunch / 12h
Recipe app Pestle is rolling out a new feature that can automatically turn your favorite TikTok recipe videos into detailed, step-by-step instructions, using AI. The new feature processes the video’s caption, where creators tend to document their ingredient list and instructions, but is powered by on-device machine learning instead of using a third-party AI provider. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri
Astronauts Report Alarming Stench Coming From Russian Spacecraft Docked to ISS
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The spacecraft delivered food and supplies to the ISS, but its cargo might be contaminated.
Soundproofing Basics: 7 DIY Tips for Reducing Echo and Background Noise
How-To Geek / 12h
Professional recording studios are expensive and difficult to build, so it makes sense that our homes arent built similarly. Still, whether youre a content creator or you just spend a lot of time in meetings, you might be looking for some simple tips to improve the sound of your room.
