AI Is Causing a Grim New Twist on the Dunning-Kruger Effect, New Research Finds
200+Futurism / 15h
People who are the worst at doing something also tend to severely overestimate how good they are at doing it, while those who are actually skilled tend to not realize their true talent. This galling cognitive bias is called the Dunning-Kruger effect, as you’re probably familiar — and would you believe it if we told you that AI appears to make it even worse? Case in point, a new study published in
Leveraging the clinician’s expertise with agentic AI
100+MIT Technology Review / 15h
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EY reportedly leaked a massive 4TB database online - exposing company secrets online for all to see
23Latest from TechRadar / 16h
EY says the database was not exposed for long.
Scenes from TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch / now
Thanks to everyone who made this year's San Francisco event what it was -- and to the 10,000 of you who filled the halls, made the connections, and left with more than you came with. Couldn't make it? These images tell part of the story.
Should You Use a Proxy, VPN, or Tor to Maintain Your Privacy?
How-To Geek / 9min
The internet sometimes feels like a dangerous place, but with so many options to protect your data, your anonymity, and your privacy, how do you know which tool to use and when? Here is what you need to know about proxies, VPNs, and Tor.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 31, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love a costume. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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 hint
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 31, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you've studied anatomy. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, 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 an answer.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 31, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a hater. 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, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints
MacBook Pro M5 has an incredibly fast SSD that even Apple undersold with its marketing
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Apple's new MacBook Pro isn't just about the M5 – it packs another surprisingly peppy upgrade under the hood.
Emma Stone reveals how Good Luck, Babe wound up in Bugonia
Mashable / 3h
Emma Stone's Bugonia character may be a high-powered CEO with more wealth than most people could ever dream of, but she does have one super relatable quality: She lip-syncs the hell out of Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" in her car. In a junket interview with Mashable, Stone said that using the song "just felt so right." SEE ALSO: 'Bugonia's bizarro ending, explained "She — or her team — was a
'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
BBC News / 3h
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
Amazon CEO Now Says AI Is Not Responsible for Recent Layoffs
100+Gizmodo / 3h
CEO Andy Jassy told investors on Thursday that the cuts were based on ‘culture.’
I tried Sora’s Character Cameos and now my dog thinks she’s a movie star
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Sora’s Character Cameos let you turn real-world objects into custom video stars.
AMD Just Told Us Exactly When to Expect Zen 6 Chips
How-To Geek / 4h
Zen 5 chips have been out for a while, but the next big thing is already in development, as you might have been able to tell by the countless leaks and rumors. We know some things already, but nothing official. That is, at least, until now.
My Suggestion for a SpaceX Faster Return to the Moon Plan
Next Big Future / 4h
SpaceX did NOT publicly share specifics of the simplified and faster return to the moon plan. They described that they have made proposals and NASA is looking at it. SpaceX revealed they have made 600 raptor engines. This means enough for 15 full boosters and 30+ Starships. They have had a few booster recoveries and ... Read more
Black Friday deals we hope to see — the Yale Smart Lock 2 for under $120
Mashable / 4h
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Yale Smart Lock 2 The cold of winter is finally about to set in. You'll probably be spending a lot more time indoors when the holidays arrive, and that means you'll want to feel safe in your space. A smart lock is a great way to achieve that. With Black Friday on the way, would it be possible to see a new record-low price on one of the best and most simple to
The ‘ChatGPT for stocks’ is on sale for under $60 right now
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Save on a Sterling Stock Picker lifetime subscription with code SAVE20 at checkout, dropping the usual deal price from $68.99 to $55.19 through Nov. 2 (MSRP $486). Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $55.19 $486 Save $430.81 Starting your stock market journey shouldn’t feel like gambling , but it’s the fear of loss that keeps man
Giant Home Depot Skeletons Are on Crazy Sale Right Now (2025)
Wired / 4h
I covet big animatronic skeletons for no good reason. Finally, I can justify the impulse buy.
Delta CEO Makes Absurd Comments Justifying New Saudi Arabia Flights
26One Mile at a Time / 4h
Look, I hate to be like “oh, he’s a hypocrite,” because on some level, we’re all hypocrites. I don’t think anyone is 100% consistent in their logic, and that’s part of being human. But my goodness, this is some next level mental gymnastics, if you ask me, as flagged by View from the Wing … Delta CEO Ed Bastian struggles to defend Riyadh flights In 2026, Delta Air Lines plans to launch flights bet
Bitcoin Price Plunges as Crypto Traders Get Nervous About Future
Gizmodo / 4h
Fed chair Jerome Powell made some on Wall Street uneasy when he signaled that another rate cut was no guarantee when the Fed meets again.
Capital One restricts eligibility across Venture card lineup with new 48-month family rule
The Points Guy Articles / 4h
It has become more challenging to earn welcome bonuses on multiple popular Capital One cards, as Capital One has implemented a 48-month restriction across its Venture family of cards. This includes the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card ($0 annual fee), the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card ($95 annual fee) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ($395 annual fee). The new
Black Friday deals we hope to see: Hulu for 99 cents per month
Mashable / 5h
Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu with ads $11.99 per month Streaming services tend to go hard when it comes to Black Friday deals. It's the best time to sign up for most streamers, hands down, as you can typically score some serious savings on monthly membership fees. But here's the thing: the prices of nearly every streaming service rise dramatically every year (it's honestly getting out
This Is Not the ‘Talk to Me’ Sequel We Had in Mind
Gizmodo / 5h
The disembodied hand with possession powers is coming back—but you'll need a Meta headset to experience the new 3D series.
SpaceX Has Faster, Safer and Simpler Plan for Returning Astronauts to the Moon
Next Big Future / 5h
SpaceX officially detailed progress on the Starship HLS for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission and had a new faster, safer and simpler plan for returning astronauts to the Moon. This responds to the push from NASA and the President for faster lunar landings. SpaceX has completed 49 milestones under the fixed-price Human Landing System (HLS) contract. ... Read more
OpenAI now sells extra Sora credits for $4, plans to reduce free gens in the future
Engadget / 5h
OpenAI has started selling power users extra credits for its Sora AI video generation tool. An extra 10 video gens will retail for $4 through Apple’s App Store. The company currently has a limit of 30 free gens per day, a rate that will likely decrease as OpenAI starts to monetize the offering. Bill Peebles, who heads OpenAI's Sora, posted on X about the changes. "Eventually we will need to bring
“Blink Twice, Scott Kirby”: Airline CEOs Pressured By Their Regulator To Support Trump’s Shutdown Line
25View from the Wing / 5h
Today it was no coincidence that the CEOs of Delta, American and United all took the same public position on the government shutdown - that it needs to be resolved in exactly the way that the political leaders who regulate them says it does. Continue reading ...
Delta and United Plead With Congress to End Shutdown
Gizmodo / 5h
Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck earlier this week.
Calley Means is out of the White House; Casey Means misses Senate hearing
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Siblings Casey and Calley Means—wellness darlings of the Make America Healthy Again movement, despite being rife with potential conflicts of interest—are both missing from the political arena, at least for now. Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, was scheduled to appear virtually at a Senate confirmation hearing today, but the hearing was postponed indefinitely after she w
Black Friday deals we hope to see: the basic Kindle for under $85
Mashable / 5h
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle (16GB) $109.99 at Amazon We're less than a month out from the best deal-shopping time of the year — Cyber Week. Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we tend to see the biggest price drops ever on big ticket items, from laptops and TVs to headphones and e-readers. As far as e-readers go, Kindles are our favorites. And we're hoping to see some re
Black Friday deals we hope to see — record-low prices on the Anker Solix C1000
Mashable / 5h
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 It's time to load up on Halloween candy , and while you're at, why not start a holiday wish list ? Black Friday is just a handful of weeks away and each year it seems retailers start dropping prices earlier and earlier. That means some of our favorite products could start seeing disco
This rapid SSD moves 1GB in just seconds, and offers fingerprint security - but it'll fit right in your top pocket
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
This compact SSD offers rapid transfers and fingerprint access, but its limited capacity and uncertain durability curb its professional potential.
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 List Published: Do The Rankings Matter?
42One Mile at a Time / 5h
“The World’s 50 Best” has historically published rankings of the world’s best restaurants and the world’s best bars, and the rankings have always been highly respected by people. In 2023, the organization started publishing annual rankings of the world’s best hotels. While I don’t usually put too much weight into these kinds of rankings, it’s still always interesting to take a look, and the lates
Tesla Recalls Thousands More Cybertrucks, Is Bad at Gluing Things
Gizmodo / 5h
Again with the glue?
Google Says Androids Get 58% Fewer Scam Texts Than iPhones, but I Have Some Questions
Lifehacker / 6h
If you're getting more scam texts than your friends and family, it turns out it might be your mobile platform, at least going by a recent poll from Google and YouGov. According to Google, users on Android report receiving 58% fewer scam texts than those on iOS, and that number is even better on Pixel devices. Credit: Google That data comes from a survey Google and YouGov conducted of over 5,000 A
I test gaming PCs for a living, and the Quoted Tech Shield is a great entry point for getting into PC gaming
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Quoted Tech Shield gaming PC is a great way to get into serious PC gaming, but there are some quirks that you'll have to navigate to do so.
ChatGPT Bill de Blasio Is a Sign of Things to Come
Gizmodo / 6h
The de Blasio "impersonator" was profiled in 2020. But he didn't have AI back then.
Navan IPO tumbles 20% after historic debut under SEC shutdown workaround
TechCrunch / 6h
Navan finished its first day trading at an approximate valuation of $4.7 billion, which is about half of its last private valuation of $9.2 billion.
What Your ISP Still Knows About You, Even With a VPN
How-To Geek / 6h
Although a VPN encrypts your traffic and hides much of your online activity from your ISP, it’s a common misconception that it makes you completely invisible. Even with a VPN active, your ISP can still see specific details you might assume are hidden. Let’s explore what information they can access.
Man finally released a month after absurd arrest for reposting Trump meme
31Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The saga of a 61-year-old man jailed for more than a month after reposting a Facebook meme has ended, but free speech advocates are still reeling in the wake. On Wednesday, Larry Bushart was released from Perry County Jail, where he had spent weeks unable to make bail, which a judge set at $2 million. Prosecutors have not explained why the charges against him were dropped, according to The Interc
Marriott Considering Opening Airport Lounges: Long Shot Or Logical?
21One Mile at a Time / 6h
While I’m not convinced that anything will come of this, Marriott’s CEO has just made some eyebrow-raising comments about an area where the company sees an opportunity. I’m skeptical that this will actually happen, but who knows… Marriott “talking” about opening airport lounges Today (Thursday, October 30, 2025), Skift CEO Rafat Ali had a discussion with Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano in Abu Dhabi,
Amazon’s Profit Is Up 38% on Strong Performance
NYT > Technology / 6h
After unexpectedly strong sales and profits across its consumer and cloud businesses, the tech giant said another strong quarter might be ahead.
Apple’s iPhones Fuel Record Sales and Profit
NYT > Technology / 6h
The company’s revenue rose to above $100 billion in the quarter for the first time, and profit soared 86 percent.
WIRED Roundup: AI Psychosis, Missing FTC Files, and Google Bedbugs
Wired / 6h
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and look closely at people’s complaints to the FTC alleging that ChatGPT led them or loved ones into AI psychosis.
Windows 10 end of life is pushing users towards Apple Mac devices - is it time for you to make the big jump?
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The end of Windows 10 support has driven users toward Apple’s Mac devices, reshaping global PC sales and computing preferences.
Meta Is Adding More AI Slop to Your Feeds
Lifehacker / 6h
I am extremely concerned about the prevalence of AI content on our social media feeds . Now that just about anyone can generate hyper-realistic videos with a simple text prompt, I fear that disinformation will rise exponentially, distorting worldviews faster than algorithms have so far been able to do. So you can imagine how I feel about Meta's plans to add a "huge corpus" of AI content to its fe
The Google Pixel Feature That the iPhone Still Can’t Match
How-To Geek / 6h
Everyone knows the moment. You hear a song playing out in the world, and you either just can’t quite remember the name, or it’s your first time hearing it, and you want to know more. What if your phone automatically identified it all on its own? That's the magic of Pixel's "Now Playing," and Apple is still scrambling to catch up.
How to Use the VALUE Function in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 6h
Don't listen to anyone who tells you that the VALUE function in Microsoft Excel is obsolete. You'll probably seldom need to use it on its own, but when combined with other functions, it's still as powerful today as when it was first introduced in 2007.
Putting a Bluetooth Speaker In an End Table Is a Bad Idea, Actually
Gizmodo / 6h
I love speaker furniture, but there are some objects you can probably skip shoving a speaker into.
Save $250 on this HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop with an RTX 4050
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Best Buy has some excellent budget gaming laptops available ahead of Black Friday, including this excellent value HP Victus 15 with an RTX 4050.
Delta CEO Twists Himself In Knots Trying To Defend His Saudi Hypocrisy
View from the Wing / 6h
In an awkward CNN interview, Delta’s Ed Bastian struggled to justify partnering with a state-funded Saudi airline after years attacking Gulf subsidies — a verbal pretzel that shows how far Delta’s principles have bent. Continue reading ...
I Installed These 5 Open-Source Apps When I Upgraded to Windows 11
How-To Geek / 6h
Windows 10 recently reached its end of life and I finally upgraded the last PC I had running Windows 10 to Windows 11. Despite how long I've been using Windows 11 on another PC, I still found the change a bit jarring. These apps made the transition a bit easier.
The 10 best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Even with a season that only runs from April through October, Alaska draws roughly 40 big cruise ships and dozens of smaller cruise vessels each year, making it one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world after the Caribbean and Europe. The best Alaska cruises range from off-the-beaten-path voyages on vessels carrying fewer than 100 passengers to weeklong jaunts through the Inside Pa
Flight delays 'mounting' as shutdown, weather strain control towers, TSA checkpoints
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
It's been nearly a month since the federal government entered a partial shutdown, forcing critical air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers to work without pay. And while flight delays didn't reach the point of mass chaos in October, a combination of bad weather and mounting frustration among unpaid workers could lead to major travel headaches in the weeks ahead
Vacasa is ending its partnership with Wyndham Rewards
37The Points Guy Articles / 6h
In 2021, Wyndham Rewards and Vacasa started a partnership that allowed members to redeem Wyndham points for Vacasa home rentals. This was one of the most valuable ways to redeem Wyndham points for several years. However, this redemption option became less valuable in March 2024 — and now, following its recent acquisition by Casago, . "While we're disappointed by this news, we're working closely w
Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1B in Poolside
26TechCrunch / 6h
Nvidia is an existing investor in the AI company and participated in its $500 million Series A round in 2024.
Meta Stock Plummets as Investors Horrified at How Much Zuckerberg Is Spending on Misfired AI
Futurism / 6h
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is spending untold billions on infrastructure and top talent for its AI ambitions. In fact, the CEO announced during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday, Meta will be spending between $70 billion and $72 billion on AI this year — up from its previous estimate of $66 billion to $72 billion, as CNBC reports . Unsurprisingly, that cash bonfire isn’t going over well with i
Affinity Is Now a Free Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Alternative
How-To Geek / 6h
Affinity Photo and the other Affinity apps have a popular alternative to Adobe software, especially since they didn't require a subscription for access. Canva, the new owner of Affinity, has revealed a revamped version that is completely free to access.
What's Better (and Worse) in Fitbit's New App Preview
Lifehacker / 7h
I’ve been using Fitbit’s revamped app, currently in “public preview” mode for adult Android users in the United States. While I like the simplified aesthetic, its functionality seems to center around the questionable AI that gave me so many wrong and confusing answers . Let me take you on a tour of where the new app has improved, where it’s falling short, and what’s still missing. Better: cardio
‘Hell House LLC’ Returns With a Format Change and Plenty of Frights
Gizmodo / 7h
‘Lineage’ is the first non-found footage entry in Stephen Cognetti’s haunted horror series.
Toyota's AE86 EV Conversion: Preserving Iconic Driving Experience
How-To Geek / 7h
I think EVs are pretty darn cool, and I like ICE vehicles too! A controversial opinion for some perhaps, but cars are cool no matter what they run on. What I don't like are gimmicks and fakery.
Affinity resurfaces as an all-in-one illustration, photo editing and layout app
Engadget / 7h
The future of Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher, subscription-free alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud, was uncertain after the apps' developer Serif was acquired by Canva in 2024. Now, over a year later, the changes Canva has introduced are big, but not necessarily unwelcome. The newly relaunched Affinity by Canva combines all three apps into a single piece of illustration, photo editing a
The worst part of dial-up internet is back - Raspberry Pi modder lets you "hear" your Wi-Fi
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
A YouTuber used Raspberry Pi hardware to recreate the eerie dial-up screech, transforming Wi-Fi signals into nostalgic analog noise.
This Tinymoose Pencil Pro Ultra Stylus Is On Sale for Just $40 Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Tinymoose Pencil Pro Ultra is both an affordable accessory and a serious productivity tool, and it's currently on sale for $39.95 on StackSocial . It costs less than a third of what Apple charges for its stylus, and it works with an Android device thanks to its Smart Sw
Why Google Play Services Has More Access Than Any App on Your Phone
How-To Geek / 7h
Every Android user has used the Google Play Store at some point, but what you might not know is that the Play Store app has a background service that is constantly running in the background. This background process is called “Google Play Services,” and it has access to everything on your phone.
Leaker reveals which Pixels are vulnerable to Cellebrite phone hacking
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Despite being a vast repository of personal information, smartphones used to have little by way of security. That has thankfully changed, but companies like Cellebrite offer law enforcement tools that can bypass security on some devices . The company keeps the specifics quiet, but an anonymous individual recently logged in to a Cellebrite briefing and came away with a list of which of Google’s Pi
Caught cheating in class, college students “apologized” using AI—and profs called them out
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
With a child in college and a spouse who’s a professor, I have front-row access to the unfolding debacle that is “higher education in the age of AI.” These days, students routinely submit even “personal reflection” papers that are AI generated. (And routinely appear surprised when caught.) Read a paper longer than 10 pages? Not likely—even at elite schools. Toss that sucker into an AI tool and re
Affinity’s image-editing apps go “freemium” in first major post-Canva update
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
When graphic design platform-provider Canva bought the Affinity image-editing and publishing apps early last year, we had some major questions about how the companies’ priorities and products would mesh. How would Canva serve the users who preferred Affinity’s perpetually licensed apps to Adobe’s subscription-only software suite? And how would Affinity’s strong stance against generative AI be rec
My first experience with Europe’s new entry/exit system nearly cost me a transatlantic flight — Here's what I learned
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
I've been closely following the rollout of the European Union's new entry/exit system , as I have five Schengen area entries or exits coming between its launch on Oct. 12 and the end of 2025. I'd seen several articles noting three-hour immigration lines on arrival to some European airports since the Oct. 12 launch, but generally got the impression that the rollout was going smoothly and that depa
Beloved Bodega Cat Reportedly Killed by Driverless Waymo
Futurism / 7h
The co-CEO of Waymo, Tekedra Mawakana, raised eyebrows this week when she suggested that society was ready for one of the company’s self-driving taxis to kill someone. “You know, we don’t say ‘whether,” she said Monday at TechCrunch’s Disrupt summit. “We say ‘when.’ And we plan for them.” But maybe the real question is whether Waymo was prepared for when one of its vehicles would take the life of
Turns out AOL is still a thing - and it's just been bought for $1.5bn
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The next big Bending Spoons acquisition is AOL, for $1.5bn.
ChatGPT was down for some free users - here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The popular AI chatbot was experiencing some issues
The Most Incredible ‘Visions’ Volume 3 Short Is ‘Star Wars’ at Its Absolute Best
Gizmodo / 8h
"BLACK", by David Productions, represents the apex of what 'Star Wars: Visions' should be: bold, stylistic, challenging, and thoroughly, dazzlingly new.
Another Google App Got Pulled From Wear OS Smartwatches
How-To Geek / 8h
The difference between Wear OS skins is not as evident as it is between Android skins, but it's there. Now, though, it's increasingly getting more marked, as Google is slowly but steadily removing its apps from third-party watches. The latest one is Google Clock.
Would You Buy an iPhone With No Real Buttons?
Lifehacker / 8h
Here's a question you've probably never considered before: Would you buy a new iPhone if it didn't have any physical buttons? Sure, the part of the phone you interact with most is the touchscreen, so maybe it doesn't seem like such a big deal. But think about it: The side button, volume buttons, Action button , and Camera Control button would no longer click. Could you live without the clutter? W
Is AI Leading to Layoffs or Does the Economy Just Suck?
34Gizmodo / 8h
Does the AI-ification of the economy mean less jobs, or does a faulty economy mean more AI?
Netflix drops a doozy of a trailer for Stranger Things S5
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
We’re a few weeks away from the debut of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things —at least the first of three parts of it—and Netflix has dropped one doozy of a trailer that shows things looking pretty bleak for our small-town heroes of Hawkins. (Spoilers for prior seasons below.) As previously reported , S4 ended with Vecna—the Big Bad behind it all—opening the gate that allowed the Upside
Trump admin demands states exempt ISPs from net neutrality and price laws
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Trump administration is refusing to give broadband-deployment grants to states that enforce net neutrality rules or price regulations, a Commerce Department official said. The administration claims that net neutrality rules are a form of rate regulation and thus not allowed under the US law that created the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Commerce Departme
ChatGPT maker reportedly eyes $1 trillion IPO despite major quarterly losses
64Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Reuters during a livestream that going public “is the most likely path for us, given the capital needs that we’ll have.” Now sources familiar with the matter say the ChatGPT maker is preparing for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, with filings possible as early as the second half of 2026. However, news of the poten
Target Just Announced Its Early Black Friday Sale
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Target has joined Walmart and Best Buy in unveiling its Black Friday sale plans. Target will be holding multiple sale events leading up to Black Friday across departments, including clothes, toys, electronics, and more. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming
Even the most complex and advanced business VPN tools could still leave you at risk of attack - here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Organizations using on-premise Cisco, Citrix, or SonicWall VPNs are at high risk of ransomware, report claims.
Threads’ disappearing ghost posts might not be gone for good
Mashable / 8h
UPDATE: Oct. 30, 2025, 5:32 p.m. Meta confirmed to Mashable that Threads ghost posts appeared in web searches after the 24-hour expiration period and that the issue had been fixed as of Oct. 30. "We found a bug that let expired ghost posts appear in web searches," said Meta spokesperson Jocelyn Jones. "We've fixed the issue, and ghost posts are back to resting in peace where they belong: only the
I've tested several of the latest budget gaming laptops recently, and the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 is the best value of them all
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gen 9 takes aim at the budget gaming laptop market – but is it the best among them?
Target's official Black Friday sale starts this weekend – here's everything worth buying
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Target's 2025 Black Friday sale begins this weekend, and I have all the best deals you should know about, as well as details about its upcoming Black Friday events.
Palantir CTO Thinks AI-Driven Mass Unemployment Is a ‘Fundraising Shtick’
Gizmodo / 8h
But of course, he has his reasons to believe that.
Lufthansa Accused Of Outing “Discreet” Gay Couple To Saudi Arabian Government
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Lufthansa is facing a lawsuit in which it’s being accused of outing a gay couple to the Saudi Arabian government, due to the indiscretion of a manager for the airline, who also reportedly demeaned the couple. This is quite a wild story, and based on the allegations, it sure seems like they have a point (thanks to an OMAAT reader who is a lawyer for bringing this to my attention)… Lufthansa manage
Immediately After Ditching Its Nonprofit Roots, OpenAI Is Already Preparing to Go Public
Futurism / 8h
OpenAI’s extraordinary private valuation of $500 billion simply wasn’t enough. After completing its restructuring into a for-profit corporate entity this week, Reuters reports that OpenAI is already setting plans into motion to become a publicly traded company. The move will almost certainly skyrocket the ChatGPT maker’s already colossal touted value. Three people familiar with the matter told th
Bill Gates Is Not a Friend to the Planet
71Gizmodo / 8h
Ahead of COP30, Gates calls for a shift in focus away from near-term emissions goals. Experts say that’s dangerously misguided.
Disney+ begins rolling out HDR10+ support
Engadget / 9h
Disney+ is making its first foray into HDR10+ content, but access to this content will be limited at the start. About 1,000 shows from Hulu will be available with this HDR standard, although other programming under the Disney umbrella will add support at an unspecified later date. Samsung, which is a major player behind this standard for high dynamic range video, announced the news. Disney+ will
These Surprisingly Decent Wireless Earbuds Are Less Than $20 Right Now
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 don’t need luxury earbuds and are simply looking for wireless sound with solid performance, the JLab Go Air Pop Bluetooth Earbuds are a great option. Right now, they are on sale for $17.49 (originally $29.38), making them a great option for everyday buds that you can
Recertified Hard Drives: The Surprising Price Hike Explained
How-To Geek / 9h
For a while, recertified hard drives were the secret weapons of anyone who wanted to do some self-hosting at home or run a large NAS, but recently the prices on these drives seem to climbing, making them much less of a good deal.
Google Maps Is Testing an Ultra Power Saving Mode
How-To Geek / 9h
Google Maps is an extremely useful tool that millions rely on for driving and navigation instructions, but if your phone runs out of battery, you're in trouble. Smartphones have several battery-saving modes users can take advantage of, but now it sounds like Google's busy building its own ultra-low-power mode specifically for Maps.
Get More Out of Your Raspberry Pi With This $18 Humble Bundle Book Pack
How-To Geek / 9h
A collection of 16 books centered around Raspberry Pi projects is available for only $18 dollars on Humble Bundle . The normal price for all 16 books would be $357. If you're looking to learn the ins and outs of developing a Raspberry Pi, this is a great place to get started.
NASA's supersonic jet completes its first flight in California
Engadget / 9h
Nearly a decade after NASA partnered with Lockheed Martin to build the X-59, the supersonic jet has completed its first flight in California, according to a press release spotted by Gizmodo . The X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) aircraft is designed to reach supersonic speeds without the "sonic boom," and now with this latest test flight complete, NASA and Lockheed plan to conduct future
San Antonio Airport Refuses To Cash Southwest’s Rent Checks, Strips Their Gates Bare, and Demands $20 Million
28View from the Wing / 9h
Southwest Airlines refused San Antonio Airport’s new lease agreement, kept sending rent checks at old rates, and lost in court. Now, the airport won't cash their checks, stripped Southwest's branding from gates and counters, and is demanding $20 million. Could this battle risk the city’s air service? Continue reading ...
Pod coffee makers don’t have to cost a fortune – get this Tassimo by Bosch Finesse for under £40
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Cheap and good at what it does, the Tassimo by Bosch Finesse is a neat pod coffee maker currently on sale. Here's why you need it in your life.
Paramount’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Is Officially a Go, and It’s Bringing in Some Big Guns
20Gizmodo / 9h
'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan and 'Friday Night Lights' director Peter Berg are bringing the multi-billion dollar game franchise to life.
Oakley Meta Vanguard review: Sporty to a fault
Engadget / 9h
By now, I have a well-established routine when I set up a new pair of Meta smart glasses. I connect my Instagram, WhatsApp and Spotify accounts. I complete the slightly convoluted steps in my Bluetooth settings to make sure Meta AI can announce incoming phone calls and text messages. I tweak the video settings to the highest quality available, and change the voice of Meta AI to "English (UK)" so
The Most Popular Running Shoes at the NYC Marathon (and What I'll Be Wearing Instead)
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you're looking for your next pair of running shoes, why not look for guidance from the runners logging more miles than the rest of us? After all, finding the perfect running shoes is about much more than style or brand preference—the right shoes are essential for performance, comfort, and injury prevention. But with countless options available
Tesla Robotaxis are crashing more than Waymo, even with human safety monitors
Mashable / 9h
Tesla's Robotaxi service officially went live in late June of this year in Austin, Texas. Since then, Elon Musk's much-touted autonomous driving taxi system has already seen quite a few crashes — and that's with a human safety monitor onboard. According to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Tesla Robotaxis have crashed four times since September. The mos
Our Favorite Cordless Stick Vacuum Is Marked Down $50
Wired / 9h
This discount brings the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder down to under $200.
Thief's VR revival arrives in December
Engadget / 9h
Much like Half-Life: Alyx , Thief's long-awaited return is a VR exclusive. The game was announced in June, but now we know when it will arrive. You can play the pioneering stealth franchise's new chapter, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow , on December 4. Thief VR takes place about halfway between the events of the original trilogy and Thief (2014) . You play as Magpie, a cunning thief (duh), who discov
OnePlus is practically giving away the OnePlus Pad Lite and Nord Buds 3 Pro right now – you can get both for £169
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
OnePlus has discounted the excellent OnePlus Pad Lite ahead of Black Friday, and it's offering a free pair of Nord Buds 3 Pro with every purchase.
NASA Not Paying Moon Astronauts as They Prepare to Risk Their Lives
Futurism / 9h
NASA is hard at work preparing for Artemis 2, its first crewed mission to the Moon in over half a century, which is scheduled to launch in just four months. The twist? Due to the ongoing government shutdown, a NASA official confirmed to Futurism , agency staff are currently working without pay to make the launch happen — including even the astronauts who are putting their lives on the line for th
Figma boosts its AI editing tools as it combines forces with popular AI platform Weavy
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Weavy is dead, long live Figma Weave.
Windows 11 Can Now Extend Your Desktop to a Meta Quest Headset
How-To Geek / 9h
If you have a Meta Quest headset, you can now use it as a multi-monitor setup for a Windows PC without third-party software. The app Mixed Reality Link is now available for most Windows 11 PCs.
Delta Demands Government Shutdown End, As Delta One TSA Lines Close
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
The United States government has been shut down for nearly a month at this point, meaning that federal workers aren’t receiving their paychecks. Despite the shutdown, our air travel system has actually been operating pretty reliably, with minimal staffing issues. Along those lines, one airline is now being impacted by the shutdown pretty directly, and is also calling on the shutdown to end… Delta
Dictionary.com Has Gone Too Far, Names 6-7 ‘Word’ of the Year
Gizmodo / 10h
It doesn't have to be like this.
‘We are disappointed by O2’s decision’: UK phones watchdog slams network's price rise – and tells you what to do next
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
O2’s surprise price hike goes ‘against the spirit of our rules’, the UK's phone watchdog has said – here’s what you can do.
South African Father-Son Duo Smash Quadcopter Speed Record at 363MPH!
How-To Geek / 10h
As a South African, and despite it practically being our national sport, I'm not much one for patriotism or national pride. Yet, sometimes a fellow countryman does something so undeniably cool that I can't help but feel a little undeserved secondhand smugness.
Paramount's Call of Duty movie taps the writers of Yellowstone and Friday Night Lights
Engadget / 10h
We learned last month that Call of Duty would be making the leap to the big screen with a planned motion picture project. Today, Deadline reported that two of the main creative forces behind the movie will be Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg. Sheridan and Berg previously both worked on the 2016 film Hell or High Water and 2017's Wind River . Berg was a producer on those projects, but he's perhaps b
Samsung XR battery life: How it compares to Meta Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro
Mashable / 10h
Samsung finally launched its Galaxy XR headset this month, so now everyone wants to know: What's the battery life like? While Mashable has yet to perform nuanced battery testing of our own, we at least have official spec sheets to go off of right now. The big question is how the Galaxy XR's battery life compares to the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 , the two most mainstream competitors to Sam
Meta denies it illegally torrented porn to train its AI
20Mashable / 10h
Meta has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the tech giant violated copyright laws by downloading thousands of adult films to use in AI training. The lawsuit was brought forth by adult film company Strike 3 Holdings and Counterlife Media in July, stating that they had discovered nearly 3,000 instances of Meta downloading copyrighted videos using hidden IP addresses. The lawsuit alleg
I Asked People the Real Reasons They Post Their Workouts Online
Lifehacker / 10h
I run marathons. I post about running marathons. But you won't see my sweaty face mid-stride, my pace per mile, or the unglamorous truth of what 26.2 miles does to a body. No shots of my form breaking down at mile 20, no documentation of the new insecurities that crop up when you realize your running gait is asymmetrical or your breathing sounds like a dying dog. I share the accomplishment—the me
You Can Now Fix Your iPhone 17 Yourself
How-To Geek / 10h
The iPhone 17 has been out for a little over a month now, and for some people, that's enough time to break their phones. If you already broke yours, the good part is that Apple is finally selling parts for these new phones. And in a pretty quick span, all things considered.
Disney+ gets HDR10+ via “over 1,000” Hulu titles
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Disney+ has started streaming movies and shows in the HDR10+ format. Support is somewhat limited for now. Only certain content from Hulu, which The Walt Disney Company acquired in June, is available in HDR10+. In an announcement today, Samsung said that “over 1,000” Hulu titles are available in HDR10+ and that “additional Disney+” content will support HDR10+ “in the future.” Previously, Disney+ o
New study settles 40-year debate: Nanotyrannus is a new species
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
For four decades, a frequently acrimonious debate has raged in paleontological circles about the correct taxonomy for a handful of rare fossil specimens. One faction insisted the fossils were juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex ; the other argued that they represented a new species dubbed Nanotyrannus lancensis . Now, paleontologists believe they have settled the debate once and for all due to a new analy
Google makes first Play Store changes after losing Epic Games antitrust case
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Since launching Google Play (née Android Market) in 2008, Google has never made a change to the US store that it didn’t want to make—until now. Having lost the antitrust case brought by Epic Games, Google has implemented the first phase of changes mandated by the court. Developers operating in the Play Store will have more freedom to direct app users to resources outside the Google bubble. Howeve
Dyson Black Friday deals include more than $290 off cordless vacuums
Engadget / 10h
Dyson is holding an early Black Friday sale on vacuums and related products. Sure, Black Friday isn't for another month, but who are we to turn down a fantastic deal? To that end, the Dyson V8 Absolute cordless vacuum is on sale for just $300 , which is a discount of $290. That's nearly half off. Dyson devices are all over our list of the best cordless vacuums , and for good reason. The company m
7 Reasons Why ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Is Not a Halloween Movie, 4 Reasons Why It Is
Gizmodo / 10h
Let's settle this once and for all.
Fractal Design Scape review: A stellar debut
Engadget / 10h
Unless you're a PC nerd like me, chances are you're not familiar with Fractal Design . The company has made a name for itself in recent years by designing some of the best cases you can buy for a DIY build. In a space known for its gaudy aesthetics, Fractal's products stand out for their simplicity. Now the company is entering the crowded audio space with the $200 Scape , a gaming headset that no
Canva Is Making Affinity Free and Launching a 'Creative Operating System'
Lifehacker / 10h
Adobe just wrapped up its Max keynote , which means its time for its biggest free competitor to announce its own set of new features . While Adobe's done its best to keep up with Canva by adding its own free, web-based tools to its lineup, the simple browser-based editor has become a key part of my creative routine. Now, it's coming for more of Adobe's lunch by launching a "creative operating sys
I put TCL’s affordable mini-LED TV and a Samsung QLED head-to-head, and here's where my money would go on Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Putting a budget mini-LED TV against a mid-range QLED to see which one should be on your Black Friday shopping list
Why Aren't These Trendy Foldable Phones Sold in the United States?
How-To Geek / 10h
OPPO Find N5, Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, vivo X Fold5, Honor Magic V5 — these are some of the best foldable phones on the market, but you can't get them in the United States, at least not officially. How come?
ICE Is Now Wandering the Streets, Scanning People’s Faces to Check If They’re Citizens
35Futurism / 10h
The United States’ anti-immigration regime already boasts an impressive arsenal of surveillance towers, cloud data bases, and automated visa systems. Adding to that panopticon is the personal phone of every Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agent currently prowling the streets of US for migrants to round up. 404 Media was the first to report the troubl
Delta’s Atlanta & Boston To Tel Aviv Flights Returning In 2026
55One Mile at a Time / 10h
As of September 2025, we saw Delta resume its New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) route , a service that has been operated on again and off again for the past couple of years. Up until now, we haven’t had any official details on when other routes to Tel Aviv would resume, but now we know… Delta will add two more Israel routes in 2026 In 2026, we’ll see Delta resume two other routes to Israel, and we
8 Fixes for a Second Monitor Not Detected on Windows
How-To Geek / 10h
A second monitor is one of the most potent productivity boosters for Windows users, but sometimes your computer fails to see the extra display.
T-Mobile Just Made Paying Your Bill More Difficult
How-To Geek / 10h
T-Mobile is making a major change to how customers can manage their bills when they fall behind, and it's forcing everyone onto its app. Starting today, T-Mobile will no longer allow customers to set up a payment arrangement over the phone, in a retail store, or through the automated phone system.
I just tried Southwest's new extra-legroom seats. Are they worth it?
25The Points Guy Articles / 10h
When Southwest Airlines pivots to assigned seating Jan. 27, 2026, it won't just mark the end of its 50-year-old open-seating policy. It'll also usher in the official launch of its extra-legroom seats — the more spacious rows that Southwest is marketing as its new, more premium product. Going forward, these seats will be available to Southwest's highest-paying customers. And they'll be an upgrade
Over 120 million Reputation.com records might have leaked online - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Several major companies could be at risk, as the database is still unsecured online.
Fortnite is adding customizable sidekicks and you can unlock the first adorable pet in the next Battle Pass
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Epic Games has announced Sidekicks for Fortnite, a new pet companion feature that will follow players in-game.
WhatsApp Is Rolling Out Passkey Support for Encrypted Backups
Lifehacker / 11h
In the beginning, WhatsApp users could not protect their chat backups with encryption—while all communications were encrypted end-to-end, backups weren't afforded the same protection. Since 2021 , however, WhatsApp has offered two ways for users to encrypt these backups: a standard password, or a 64-digit encryption key. There are security issues with both of these methods. Passwords can be secur
Canva launches its own design model, adds new AI features to the platform
TechCrunch / 11h
Canva is launching new features like Forms and email design, and it makes Affinity free for all users.
Canva just launched its Creative Operating System – a massive upgrade built to supercharge creativity with AI
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The all-in-one design tool has just had a major upgrade that adds more AI chops.
Affinity takes on Adobe in the best way possible - by making all its software free for everyone
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
My favorite professional graphic design apps are now free for everyone forever - and I couldn’t be happier with Affinity right now.
Widespread internet shutdown reported in Tanzania during general election – here's everything we know
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Internet access has been severely restricted across Tanzania during a tense general election. The blackout, confirmed by watchdog groups, is part of a growing global trend of governments using internet shutdowns to control information.
ICE Wants to Build a Shadow Deportation Network in Texas
200+Wired / 11h
A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
After Years Of Devaluations, United MileagePlus Quietly Cut Business Class Award Prices—Are They Ready To Compete Again?
View from the Wing / 11h
After years of relentless devaluations, United Airlines has quietly reversed course by cutting MileagePlus business class award prices—sparking fresh hope they might finally be ready to compete for customers again. But can travelers trust United's latest pivot, or is it just another fleeting promise? Continue reading ...
Mixed Reality Link for Windows 11 and Meta Quest headsets is now available to everyone
Engadget / 11h
Immersive productivity for Windows 11 is now available on the Meta Quest 3 and 3S with the latest release of Meta's Horizon OS. The feature, called Mixed Reality Link, was available on a limited basis after public previews began last year. The Windows virtual desktop experience is now rolling out to all users. After installing Mixed Reality Link on their Windows 11 PC, users will pair the machine
'You’re not going to lose your job to AI. You’re going to lose your job to someone who uses AI’ says Nvidia CEO – and his timing couldn’t have been more fitting
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Nvidia's CEO has some advice for those worried about the AI evolution and their jobs, and it's not, "It'll all be OK."
NASA’s Supersonic Jet Finally Takes off for Its First Super Fast, Super Quiet Flight
39Gizmodo / 11h
X-59 is designed to usher in a new era of air travel with its quiet supersonic technology.
Walmart has a huge Lego sale ahead of Black Friday – here are 13 I'd buy right now, starting at $4.99
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Walmart's kicking off Black Friday early, and we've rounded up the 13 best Lego deals you can get at the retailer right now, including deep discounts on Star Wars, Botanical, and Creator sets.
Samsung's web browser arrives on Windows, with an AI future on its radar
Engadget / 11h
On Thursday, Samsung launched a desktop version of its web browser. Why bother putting its mobile browser on Windows? Well, the company offers a hint in describing Samsung Internet as "evolving from a PC browser that waits for input to an integrated AI platform." So, surprise, surprise: It's about AI. As one would imagine, Samsung Internet on Windows supports cross-platform syncing of data like b
15 More ‘Frankenstein’ Movies to Watch After the Guillermo del Toro Version
Gizmodo / 11h
From the classics starring Boris Karloff to comedies, sci-fi tales, and more, 'Frankenstein' has been everywhere.
Targets Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6
Mashable / 11h
The allure of a one day, door busting sale is no more. Shopping events which used to be a 24-hour marathon have now extended into multi-day events. On Oct. 30, Target officially announced its Black Friday sale , and it's coming way before Nov. 28. The big-box retailer is launching its early Black Friday sale Nov. 6 through 8, three weeks before actual Black Friday. The early deals are a response
ANA Ending AirJapan Subsidiary (Not To Be Confused With ANA’s Air Japan)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
In 2024, Japanese Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched AirJapan , as a new subsidiary. The intent was that the airline would operate Boeing 787-8s in an all-economy layout. ANA insisted that AirJapan wasn’t a full service or low cost airline, but instead, would “combine the best of both worlds while also featuring Japanese-style ideas and quality.” Well, unfortunately it looks
The Best OLED TV of 2025 Is $500 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It's impressive when new flagship TVs that came out this year drop in price months after their release, but when they also happen to be the best OLED TV your money can buy , it becomes a bargain (well, if you can afford it). The 65-inch LG G5 OLED TV is $1,996.99 (originall
Massive Amazon Prime upgrade lets you play loads of great games for free – including party favorites for the whole family
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
We break down what’s new in the relaunched Amazon Luna service.
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
How-To Geek / 11h
The brand-new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is currently available at a surprisingly low price. It’s on sale for just $320 at Woot , which is a massive 36% discount off the original price of $500. This is a chance to get a high-end smartwatch with a classic rotating bezel design.
Conduent admits its data breach may have affected around 10 million people
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Social Security numbers, healthcare data, and more exposed in data breach.
“I Sweated So Much I Never Needed to Pee”: Life in China’s Relentless Gig Economy
Wired / 11h
In his newly translated memoir I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, Hu Anyan captures the brutal labor and quiet grace of life at the edge of China’s booming ecommerce industry.
A New Paper Tested AI’s Ability to Do Actually Online Freelance Work, and the Results Are Damning
Futurism / 11h
Your pesky remote freelancers demanding more money as inflation soars? You could try replacing them with AI agents instead — but it probably won’t work out well. New research highlighted by Wired shows how these AI models designed to automate tasks — if not entire jobs — turn out to be incredibly unproductive compared to the humans they’re replacing. Conducted by researchers at the nonprofit Cent
Is your data safe? Google's new Play Store age checks raise privacy questions
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Google is implementing a new age verification system on the Play Store to comply with new US state laws. This move has sparked a debate about the best way to protect minors online without compromising user privacy.
If Microsoft Wants Its New Strategy to Work, It Has to Beat Steam
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft is making big changes to how its Xbox business runs, and while much of that strategy is still assumed or rumor at this point, what's not in question is that the traditional Xbox console is dead. A tacit admission that Nintendo and Sony can't be moved from their dominant positions in the console market.
After teen death lawsuits, Character.AI will restrict chats for under-18 users
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Wednesday, Character.AI announced it will bar anyone under the age of 18 from open-ended chats with its AI characters starting on November 25, implementing one of the most restrictive age policies yet among AI chatbot platforms. The company faces multiple lawsuits from families who say its chatbots contributed to teenager deaths by suicide. Over the next month, Character.AI says it will ramp d
TikTok may become more right-wing as China signals approval for US sale
22Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The US inched one step closer to taking over TikTok’s algorithm after President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Neither leader confirmed that China has agreed to the terms of Trump’s proposed deal , which would create a US version of TikTok that licenses the Chinese-owned algorithm. But the Chinese Commerce Ministry provided a statement following the meeting; trans
Falling panel prices lead to global solar boom, except for the US
37Ars Technica - All content / 11h
To the south of the Monte Cristo mountain range and west of Paymaster Canyon, a vast stretch of the Nevada desert has attracted modern-day prospectors chasing one of 21st-century America’s greatest investment booms. Solar power developers want to cover an area larger than Washington, DC, with silicon panels and batteries, converting sunlight into electricity that will power air conditioners in sw
Data Centers in SPACE? Nvidia and SpaceX AI Future Elon’s Cybercab BOMBSHELL: 2.4M Teslas in 2026
Next Big Future / 11h
SpaceX, Nvidia and Tesla will all have huge new breakout technologies in 2026. Tesla stock (closing $459) is seen drifting sideways or slightly down until the November 6 annual meeting, where Elon’s compensation vote could catalyze upside. Tesla Q4 production looks solid with 90-100K/month in Shanghai, aiding 500K quarterly goal. We give a bullish 2026 ... Read more
3 ways Princess Cruises stands out in Alaska
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Alaska is one of the world's most popular cruise destinations, and it's certainly easy to see why. From its majestic glaciers — many of which are viewed best from the sea — to its historic frontier towns, national parks, wildlife and outdoor activities, there truly is something for every type of traveler. Maybe you just want to catch the highlights on a seven-day cruise through the Inside Passage
We finally have a real-deal trailer for Stranger Things season five
Engadget / 11h
It's been around three and a half years since season four of Stranger Things premiered. We finally have an actual trailer for the fifth and final season of Netflix's retro-soaked adventure series. It's a good thing, as the first batch of episodes drop on November 26. As previously mentioned, this is a real trailer with tons of footage and not a teaser. It's over two minutes of Hawkins-based goodn
Meet Nanotyrannus, a Tiny Tyrannosaur Previously Mistaken for a Teenage T. Rex
Gizmodo / 11h
Paleontologists have long debated whether small tyrannosaurs were their own species or simply teenage T. rexes. This debate just got a major shake-up.
Bevel raises $10M Series A from General Catalyst for its AI health companion
TechCrunch / 11h
Bevel's AI health companion unifies data from wearables and daily habits across sleep, fitness, and nutrition into personalized insights.
This new Death Stranding 2 controller looks so much better than that disappointing limited edition DualSense
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Backbone has unveiled a limited edition Death Stranding 2 controller.
Stranger Things season 5 trailer song: what is it, who is the artist, and where can I listen to the track
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
TechRadar tells you which band is responsible for the song that's used in Stranger Things 5's new trailer.
FA Cup 2025/26 live streams: How to watch for free, full fixture list & upcoming matches
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
All the ways to watch FA Cup 2025/26 live streams online from anywhere for FREE, as football's oldest cup competition returns with giant-killings guaranteed.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting free DLC for the first time in four years, along with a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition featuring enhanced visuals and controls
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Nintendo has announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and will also receive a new content update in 2026.
Looking to upgrade your PS5 Pro setup with the best accessories? These products are worth watching over Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
These PS5 Pro accessories can seriously upgrade Sony’s most powerful console. Here are my picks for the ones to look out for this Black Friday.
Here’s Every Smart Speaker That’s Getting Gemini
How-To Geek / 11h
Google is finally starting the rollout of its all-new Gemini for Home voice assistant to its lineup of smart speakers and displays. The big promise here is that Gemini is far more conversational and capable than the current Assistant, and if you have a compatible speaker, you can use it.
Inside The Exclusive Leaked American Airlines Employee Briefing That Reveals The Carrier’s Fight To Turn The Business Around
50View from the Wing / 12h
A leaked internal employee briefing, obtained exclusively by View From The Wing, shows how American Airlines leaders are mapping out the carrier’s fight to turn the business around — from new routes and retrofitted cabins to a renewed premium focus. Continue reading ...
Pinterest has its own AI assistant now
Engadget / 12h
Pinterest is adding a new way to find clothes, furniture and other sources of aesthetic inspiration through its app. It's called Pinterest Assistant, and it's an AI-powered search and recommendation tool that uses knowledge of your Pinterest activity to tailor its responses. Whereas other search features work best when you have a specific thing you're looking for in mind, Pinterest says the Pinte
Google’s Homepage Has a Halloween-Themed PAC-MAN Game Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
Even in 2025, Google.com still knows how to have fun. If you tend to rely on your browser's address bar for Google Search, you might miss the company's latest " Doodle ." But today, Oct. 30, if you head to the Google homepage, you'll find a Halloween-themed surprise: a fully playable PAC-MAN game, outfitted with spooky mazes and characters. The Halloween part makes sense, seeing as the holiday is
We’re Already Barrelling Toward a Smart Glasses Bubble
Gizmodo / 12h
Can all the smart glasses upstarts survive the impending AR explosion?
Skip the Three-Row SUV: This Electric Minibus Does It All Better
How-To Geek / 12h
Families looking for a spacious, family-friendly alternative to the typical three-row SUV now have an unexpected option; an all-electric minibus that blends retro charm with modern innovation. Designed to deliver practicality without sacrificing style, it reimagines the family hauler for a new era of clean mobility and high-tech convenience.
Buying things in Android apps is about to look different
How-To Geek / 12h
The way payments work through Android apps from the Play Store is changing, and it’s all thanks to a court ruling. If you’re an Android user in the US, you now have access to more flexibility and potentially cheaper apps, but it won’t be immediately obvious where to look.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets first update in years. Heres everything new.
Mashable / 12h
Animal Crossing: New Horizons compelled a lot of people to buy Nintendo Switch consoles in 2020, and it's finally making its way to Switch 2 soon. Nintendo surprisingly announced a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of New Horizons on Thursday, to go along with a massive free content drop for both versions of the game. This is the first time Nintendo has added anything new to the game in literally four ye
Threads is making it easier to hide replies you don't like
Engadget / 12h
Social media conversations can be vastly more enjoyable when you pick and choose who you're talking with. Today, Threads is adding more controls that let users determine who can reply to their posts. One new feature is Reply Approvals, where the user will get a first look at responses before allowing them to appear publicly. The approval option can be turned on for individual posts rather than as
Threads now lets you approve and filter your replies
TechCrunch / 12h
While Threads already offers tools that let you limit replies to people you follow, your followers, or people you mention, the new feature allows you to keep your replies open to all without the negative consequences of having discussions derailed.
A Refreshing Mountain Rinse Left This Man With a Nose Leech and Days of Bleeding
Gizmodo / 12h
"Nasal leeches" are an uncommon source of nosebleeds, his doctors wrote in a recent case report.
Report: The ‘Doctor Who’ Disney Deal Was Doomed by Bad Ratings, Big Budgets, and Backlash Fears
62Gizmodo / 12h
A wide-ranging new report heavily hints that perhaps Disney and the BBC's deal to work on 'Doctor Who' was almost set to fail from the start.
Early Black Friday deals at Amazon under $50: air fryers, earbuds, Ring Doorbells, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I'm rounding up Amazon's 15 best-selling gift ideas with Black Friday prices, including air fryers, earbuds, Ring Doorbells, smart home gadgets, and more.
John Lewis launches a surprise Black Friday sale - shop record-low prices on our favourite TVs, phones, vacuums, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
John Lewis has just launched a huge early Black Friday sale, including TVs, phones, appliances, and many other items.
Currys launches early Black Friday deals – promises record-low prices on Ninja, Dyson, LG, HP, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Currys has launched its Black Friday sale early, so I've looked through the offers and picked out 13 of the best deals worth buying that come with a price match guarantee.
The Numbers Show Xbox’s Current Plan Isn’t Working
Gizmodo / 12h
This is what happens when you ignore hardware for years while dumping all your once-exclusive titles onto other platforms.
5 valuable credit cards TPG staffers are applying for now
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
With so many credit cards on the market offering valuable benefits and rewards , it can be challenging to decide which one deserves an application . Here at TPG, we understand this firsthand, as our staff members often take inventory of their own setups and weigh whether they should add a new card to their wallets. With multiple considerations at play, the decision is not always straightforward.
Score a pair of JBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds for the lowest price weve seen at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $143.51: As of Oct. 30, get the JBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds for $106.44 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249.95. That's a discount of 57% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon JBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds $106.44 at Amazon $249.95 Save $143.51 If you need a new pair of earbuds , you've got tons of options. You could go for something from one of the usual suspe
iOS 26.1 arrives soon: 4 new features
Mashable / 12h
Apple's next somewhat major iOS update is almost here. The operating system for iPhones is getting a notable update in iOS 26.1 in the near future, as evidenced by the fact that beta testers got access to the release candidate version of it this week. We don't know the exact day it will drop yet, but anyone who wants it would benefit from keeping an eye on their iPhone's software update page. In
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are under $150 at Costco, but theres a catch
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $99.01: As of Oct. 30, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are down to $149.99 at Costco. That's $20 cheaper than Amazon's price tag and 40% off its $249 MSRP. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $149.99 at Costco $249 Save $99.01 Amazon is our go-to for low prices, as we're able to track prices to assure that a deal is actually a good one. But for once, Amazon doesn't have the lowes
Meta leans into AI in your feeds
Mashable / 12h
Your Meta -owned feeds — Instagram and Facebook , notably — may soon feature even more content generated by artificial intelligence. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself said that was the plan. Zuckerberg made the declaration during an earnings call this week. He talked about AI being the next big change in what appears on your social feeds. Said Zuckerberg (emphasis added): "Improvements in our reco
Successful harvests made possible by SATCOM
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How SATCOM is boosting efficiency and productivity for farmers worldwide.
Our favourite cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar with surround speakers is back to its lowest-ever price – don't wait for Black Friday, because it may not last that long!
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
One of our favourite affordable Atmos soundbars is at its lowest ever price –and when it's gone, it's gone
How to Turn Off Annoying AI Features on Your Samsung Galaxy Phone
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung beat most other phone makers to the punch when it comes to marketing its Galaxy phones and tablets as AI devices. I don't consider this a good thing. Fortunately, Samsung also does a good job of letting you turn all that stuff off.
First American Airbus A321XLR Flights: New York, Los Angeles, And Edinburgh!
63One Mile at a Time / 12h
Last week, American Airlines’ very first Airbus A321XLR landed in the United States , after being delivered from Hamburg. Within a day, the airline put its first domestic A321XLR route on sale, and now the airline has revealed its second A321XLR route… American A321XLR will fly as of December 2025 American Airlines plans to begin commercial Airbus A321XLR operations as of December 18, 2025. Initi
AI in the workforce: embracing a new kind of teammate
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Discover how agentic AI is evolving from tool to trusted teammate in the modern workplace.
SanDisk's microSD Express card for the Switch 2 is cheaper than ever
Engadget / 12h
The SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card for the Switch 2 is down to $60 via Amazon , which is a record-low price. This model is also available in storage sizes of 128GB and 512GB, but neither version is on sale. This particular model easily made our list of the best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2 . It even made our list of the best Switch 2 accessories . It just gets the job done. We love
The new identity paradigm must be hybrid, not just human
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AI necessitates a hybrid digital identity paradigm accounting for both humans and authorized AI agents.
I Fixed Ubuntu's 5 Most Annoying Problems With These GNOME Extensions
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you love using Ubuntu but loath some of its restrictive options and annoying quirks? Even though it’s the most popular Linux distro, it’s not perfect and can feel limiting based on your workflow. Thankfully, we have GNOME Extensions to solve most of these issues and make Ubuntu almost perfect!
American Obesity Rates Are Now Falling, and It’s Almost Certainly Because of Ozempic
Futurism / 12h
For decades, the obesity rate among Americans trended inexorably higher, to a peak of 39.9 percent in 2022. But now, new data from Gallup’s National Health and Well-Being Index shows that something extraordinary has happened: that longstanding trend has reversed, with the obesity rate falling back down to 37 percent this year. “This is a statistically meaningful decrease representing an estimated
Telco provider used by US government and others hit by nation-state hackers
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Ribbon Communications confirms breach, but says it only affected three "smaller" clients.
Scientists Just Found a ‘Death-Ball’ Sponge and a Whole Bunch of Other Deep-Sea Weirdos
Gizmodo / 12h
Researchers are not even halfway through analyzing the thousands of samples collected from the Southern Ocean, but they've already discovered 30 new deep-sea creatures.
A New Startup Wants to Edit Human Embryos
Wired / 12h
Seven years after the first gene-edited babies were revealed, biotech startup Manhattan Genomics is reviving the idea of editing human embryos to make disease-free children.
