Microsoft down? Services recovering after major outage hits Azure, 365 and more - even Minecraft and Xbox affected
200+Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A major Microsoft outage appears to be taking place - here's what we know.
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Tests ‘Will Begin Immediately,’ Trump Says
200+Gizmodo / 2h
The president claims he's bringing the practice back after 33 years.
Microsoft Azure is down, affecting 365, Xbox, Minecraft, and others
79TechCrunch / 10h
Microsoft Azure is facing a significant outage, with services affected like Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Minecraft.
Hurdle hints and answers for October 30, 2025
Mashable / 30min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 30
Mashable / 30min
We’ve just passed the First Quarter, meaning the moon is now on its way toward becoming full. This is part of the lunar cycle, the moon’s journey from New Moon to Full and back again, a rhythm that takes about 29 and a half days to complete. What is today’s moon phase? As of Thursday, Oct. 30, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. There will be 59% of the moon lit up tonight, according to NASA's Dail
Rode's latest wireless microphones now work with digital cameras
Engadget / 2h
Rode’s range of tiny, portable microphones are a mainstay for creators looking for crisp audio on their phone videos. The company knows that those using digital cameras probably want that same blend of portability and performance for their own footage. That’s why it’s launching the new Wireless Micro Camera Kit, which outputs audio over USB-C or via a 3.5mm line-in. As with the Wireless Micro, th
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 30, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're an avid reader. 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 h
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 30, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're indecisive. 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. Ther
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 30, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a woodworker. 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
Nvidia Leading the Innovation of the AI Revolution
Next Big Future / 2h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote at NVIDIA’s GTC conference in Washington D.C. was a sweeping celebration of American innovation and a call to action for America to lead the AI revolution. NVIDIA at the epicenter of this next Apollo moment. The 90-minute talk blended technical deep dives, major announcements, and forward-looking visions for AI, quantum ... Read more
Meta, Google, and Microsoft Triple Down on AI Spending
26Wired / 2h
Three of the biggest US tech companies reported record profits and record infrastructure spending on Wednesday, fueling speculation about a possible AI market bubble.
India’s Snabbit valuation doubled to $180M in 5 months on its quick house-help bet
TechCrunch / 3h
Snabbit has raised its third funding round in nine months.
Xbox console revenue fell 30 percent year-over-year this summer
Engadget / 3h
It hasn't been a good year for Xbox so far. Microsoft has released its earnings report for the quarter ending on September 30, and it has revealed that its revenue from the Xbox hardware fell by 30 percent year-over-year. Take note that the revenue decline doesn't reflect any dip in sales caused by the console's $20-to-$70 price hike , since that took effect on October 3. Similarly, Microsoft onl
Zuck Acknowledges Meta Might Not Use AI Investments for New AI After All
Gizmodo / 3h
On an earnings call, Zuck acknowledged that Meta’s massive AI spend might not go as intended in the near future.
Forthcoming AI museum announces opening, teases Infinity Room
Mashable / 3h
The forthcoming Museum of AI Arts in Los Angeles revealed new details on its offerings and announced its opening in spring 2026. Occupying the base of a Frank Gehry-designed tower, the museum, called Dataland , will highlight machine-made art in five galleries spread over 25,000 square feet. Refik Anadol Studio, the L.A.-based digital art studio behind Dataland, also highlighted the museum's fort
The RIG R5 Spear Pro HS is my new favorite wired gaming headset – here’s why you should have it on your radar this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Black Friday is looking promising for gaming hardware discounts, perhaps none more so than my favorite headset of the year.
Canada Will Soon Lose Its Hard-Won Measles-Free Status. America Is Next
54Gizmodo / 4h
After a year of ongoing outbreaks, Canada is expected to lose its measles-free status. Experts say the U.S. is on track for the same fate.
Microsoft Claims It Will Double Its Data Center Footprint in Two Years
Gizmodo / 4h
Big Cloud is about to get a whole lot bigger.
Cluely’s Roy Lee on the ragebait strategy for startup marketing
TechCrunch / 4h
Cluely's Roy Lee has a message for startup founders: you should be thinking harder about how to go viral.
Meta denies torrenting porn to train AI, says downloads were for “personal use”
25Ars Technica - All content / 4h
This week, Meta asked a US district court to toss a lawsuit alleging that the tech giant illegally torrented pornography to train AI . The move comes after Strike 3 Holdings discovered illegal downloads of some of its adult films on Meta corporate IP addresses, as well as other downloads that Meta allegedly concealed using a “stealth network” of 2,500 “hidden IP addresses.” Accusing Meta of steal
Space station astronauts eager to open “golden treasure box” from Japan
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
A cargo ship from Japan pulled alongside the International Space Station on Wednesday, maneuvering close enough for the lab’s robotic arm to reach out and grab it as the vehicles soared 260 miles over the South Atlantic Ocean. “HTV capture complete,” Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui radioed from the ISS. “I just want to say congratulations to all teams and people involved in this mission. Also, than
NPM flooded with malicious packages downloaded more than 86,000 times
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Attackers are exploiting a major weakness that has allowed them access to the NPM code repository with more than 100 credential-stealing packages since August, mostly without detection. The finding, laid out Wednesday by security firm Koi, brings attention to an NPM practice that allows installed packages to automatically pull down and run unvetted packages from untrusted domains. Koi said a camp
Leak: Delta’s Long-Awaited Asia Comeback Brings Flights To Singapore, Manila
View from the Wing / 5h
Delta Air Lines is reportedly preparing a long-awaited return to Singapore and Manila, according to a new leak. The move would revive routes dropped years ago and mark the latest expansion of Delta’s Asia network, reconnecting cities once central to its post-Northwest Pacific strategy. Continue reading ...
How to Make a Windows 11 Installation USB for Unsupported PCs
How-To Geek / 5h
Windows 10 has reached its end of life, and with it, millions of perfectly capable Windows 10 PCs run the risk of turning into e-waste due to Windows 11's cumbersome hardware requirements. Fortunately, regardless of why your PC doesn't meet the requirements, there is a quick solution.
This $30 tracker fits in your wallet, not just on your keys
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Keep track of your most important items with the KeySmart SmartCard , now just $89.99 (reg. $119.97) for a three-pack. Opens in a new window Credit: KeySmart KeySmart® SmartCard (3-Pack) $89.99 $119.97 Save $29.98 Losing your wallet is stressful, but finding it doesn’t have to be. AirTags are too clunky to fit into small spaces, but the KeySmart SmartCard offers a sleeker, credit-card-size
NBA champion Tristan Thompson and World Mobile launch community-owned network Uplift
TechCrunch / 5h
With Uplift, every subscription will contribute to neighborhood-level network expansion, while local hosts that are known as "AirNode operators" will earn a portion of network revenue by providing community coverage.
Digg founder Kevin Rose on the need for trusted social communities in the AI era
22TechCrunch / 5h
Now again under Rose's control, the new Digg is creating a place for people to socialize and connect online within communities, similar to Reddit, but it has different ideas about how such a platform should work at a time when bots are nearly indistinguishable from humans.
YouTube announces ‘voluntary exit program’ for US staff
42TechCrunch / 5h
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan told employees about the program via an internal memo on Wednesday.
And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2025 is: Glīd
TechCrunch / 5h
Glīd, which is trying to streamline cargo container logistics, has beaten out 199 other Startup Battlefield companies to take home $100,000.
The new Ninja Slushi Max is great for holiday parties, and theres a code to save $100
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $100: The new Ninja Slushi Max is on sale for $399.99 with promo code MAX100 , down from its usual price of $499.99. That's a 20% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi Max $399.99 at Ninja $499.99 Save $100 use code MAX100 at checkout It's no secret that Ninja makes some excellent kitchen appliances . We now have soft-serve on the countertop and an air fryer that cooks i
OpenAI's shiny new Atlas browser might have some serious security shortcomings - and it's not the only one under threat from dangerous spoof attacks
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Malicious browser extensions can mimic AI interfaces, tricking users into unsafe actions while bypassing antivirus detection and existing security safeguards.
James Callis teases Claude’s uncertain future in Slow Horses season 6: ‘The jury’s out’
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
James Callis teases Claude Whelan’s future in Slow Horses, saying "the show isn’t necessarily the books".
Yelp’s AI assistant promises instant answers, but user reviews are still the real draw
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Yelp’s AI-powered Assistant now offers conversational answers, but it's the user reviews that people love.
The Samsung Internet Browser Is Now Coming To Your PC
How-To Geek / 6h
Samsung Internet, Samsung's mobile browser on Android, is actually pretty good. One of the few Samsung apps that are available for other Android phones, as a matter of fact. Now, it's coming to your PC. It's not exactly new—more on that later—but it's not bad.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Makes His Case for China Trade
Gizmodo / 6h
Huang now joins Trump in his Asia tour, ahead of the President's meeting with Xi Jinping.
The Fed Slashed Rates. Here’s Why Crypto Prices Tumbled Anyway
Gizmodo / 6h
Jerome Powell struck a note of uncertainty amid the good news.
Pack lunches in style with a Lego Lunch Bag for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $11.22: As of Oct. 29, get the Lego Lunch Bag for $16.78, down from its usual price of $28. That's a discount of 40% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Lego Lunch Bag $16.78 at Amazon $28 Save $11.22 If you're packing lunches for yourself or the kids every day, it's high time you did it in style. Skip the brown bag and pick out a fun lunch bag that everyon
The new M5 Apple products are fast, sexy, and so iterative it hurts
Mashable / 6h
Stop me if you've heard this one before: The new M5 Apple devices are faster and more powerful than their predecessors, with new AI tools built right into the experience. Yet they're also not a necessary upgrade for the vast majority of people. Already this year, I've said this exact same thing about headphones , smartwatches , laptops , tablets , and TVs . I'm also getting tired of finding new w
This 50-inch Vizio smart TV is just $214 at Walmart
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $54 : As of Oct. 29, you can get a Vizio 50-inch 4K LED TV for only $214 at Walmart. That's about 20% in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Vizio Vizio 50-inch 4K LED TV $214 at Walmart $268 Save $54 Not everyone is in the market for a top-of-the-line TV that costs thousands of dollars — especially in this economy . Sometimes you just want a TV that can do the basics: show you the conten
AOL to be acquired for $1.5 billion by the same company that bought Vimeo, Evernote
Mashable / 6h
"You've got mail!" While America Online, better known as AOL, is nowhere near its heights during the late 90s and early Aughts, when the dial-up service had more than 20 million paying subscribers, millions of people still hear that infamous catchphrase to this day when logging into their email account on America Online, better known as AOL. And those millions of users are worth a significant chu
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 29
Mashable / 6h
We’ve reached the First Quarter Moon tonight, meaning we're halfway between the New Moon and the Full. Keep reading to find out what this means. What is today’s moon phase? As of Wednesday, Oct. 29, the moon phase is First Quarter. There will be 49% of the moon lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . The moon is getting brighter each night, so there's always something to see
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko is a big fan of agentic coding
TechCrunch / 6h
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Yakovenko said he's become increasingly comfortable taking a backseat in software development tasks.
Magic Leap, One of the Biggest Flops in AR, Is Back with Smart Glasses
Lifehacker / 6h
Magic Leap is back. The tech company, now owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund , today revealed a prototype for a pair of Android XR smart glasses made as a "reference design for the Android XR ecosystem," and announced it had extended its partnership with Google. The AR glasses have thicker-than-normal frames, but not ridiculously so, and seem to have a camera. But that’s about all we
I Prefer Hotel Rewards program: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
A more under-the-radar loyalty program, I Prefer Hotel Rewards offers independent luxe resorts for every type of traveler. Though it does not have as big a global footprint as Hilton, Marriott or Hyatt, the brand continues to expand, recently adding 14 resorts to its portfolio. Plus, those wanting a more intimate and unique hotel experience should consider staying at one of I Prefer Hotel Rewards
The Fairphone 6 Finally Arrives In the United States
How-To Geek / 6h
We recently reported on the release of the Fairphone 6 . I really like Fairphones, but like every other phone that's not from Samsung, OnePlus, or Apple, they're not really sold in the United States. Now, that's changing. Kind of.
The Next ‘Murderbot’ Novel Finally Has a Release Date
65Gizmodo / 6h
Alexander Skarsgård's Apple TV series based on Martha Wells' hit 'Murderbot Diaries' books also has a second season on the way.
Unlock the Hidden Power of Projectors with Edge Blending
How-To Geek / 7h
Modern projectors have a lot going for them, and projection technology is advancing at a pretty impressive rate. There might even come a day when getting an ultra short-throw laser projector instead of a traditional flat-panel TV is always the right answer.
Feeling the Nintendo Switch 2 storage space squeeze? These top microSD Express cards are Black Friday must-haves
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
These are the microSD Express cards to watch come Black Friday.
The 5 wildest new EVs from the Japan Mobility Show 2025: from Honda's tiny EV to a surprise Rolls-Royce rival
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The world's largest Japanese automakers let their imaginations run wild at this year's Japan Mobility Show –these were the biggest announcements.
Heddas Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta, and Nina Hoss reveal the secrets to that sexy entrance
Mashable / 7h
How do you capture what it looks like to fall head over heels? This was the challenge writer/director Nia DaCosta faced in adapting Henrik Ibsen's classic play Hedda Gabler into a steamy and salacious sapphic romance. Hedda stars Tessa Thompson as the eponymous antiheroine, a woman who hungers for luxury, love, and freedom. And when she doesn't get what she wants, she proves to be a vicious maste
Threads reaches 150 million daily users and is ramping up ads
Engadget / 7h
Threads has grown to 150 million daily active users. Mark Zuckerberg shared the latest milestone for the company's text-based app during Meta's third-quarter earnings call. The company previously reported in August that Threads had reached more than 400 million monthly users. Zuckerberg, who has mused that Threads could become Meta's next billion-person app, said that it was "on track to become t
Citi AAdvantage Globe Card 90K Bonus Miles Limited Time Offer
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Learn more about the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® is Citi’s new co-branded American card . While there’s potentially a lot of merit to holding onto this card long term, there’s a particularly good reason to apply right now, which is that the card is offering a huge introductory welcome offer. In this post, I’d like to cover all the detail
LinkedIn set to expand AI training on user profiles - here's how to stop it using your personal data
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
LinkedIn will soon use your data to train its AI models unless you manually opt out, and you don't have long to act.
Trick or treat: Save 10% on United domestic fares when you book by Halloween
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
United Airlines is celebrating the spooky season with a special offer: You can save 10% on paid domestic flights in exchange for signing up for United text messages. But hurry, this flash sale disappears on Halloween. The discount is also only on offer for the first 1,000 people who sign up for texts — so you'll want to get to it ASAP. Related: The best time to book flights for the cheapest airfa
Amazon Denies That AWS Just Went Down Again After Mass Layoffs
Futurism / 7h
Staff at Amazon are still reeling from a fresh round of layoffs that saw thousands of corporate workers lose their job as execs appeared to sacrifice employees for their topline . In a memo to all Amazon workers, Beth Galetti, the company’s senior vice president of HR, bragged that “some may ask why we’re reducing roles when the company is performing well.” “This generation of AI is the most tran
Starlink signs up Samsung to build an AI modem - Elon Musk sees expertise in the push for 6G in space
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Samsung and Starlink collaborate on an AI modem designed to power direct 6G satellite connections.
9 People Billie Piper Could Play in ‘Doctor Who’ Now That ‘Doctor Who’ Probably Needs to Figure That Out
38Gizmodo / 7h
The bizarre ending to the 2025 season of 'Doctor Who' gave us more than a mystery in whether or not the show would survive to actually tell us who Billie Piper was meant to be playing.
Does President Trump Actually Write His Own Tweets?
32Gizmodo / 7h
Trump posts just 5% of the tweets under his name, according to a new report.
I reviewed the 8849 Tank 4 Pro - and it's the first rugged phone with a projector that impressed me
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The 8849 Tank 4 Pro is a rugged smartphone with an integrated 720p projector, making it a perfect option for anyone looking for a phone that can withstand the elements and can be used for many days without the need for a top-up charge.
13 years after it was announced, sci-fi horror game Routine has a release date of December 4
Engadget / 8h
Sometimes, game development is a labor of love. Other times, it's an agonizing experience akin to pulling teeth. More than a decade after first announcing the project, Lunar Software and Raw Fury appear to be in the home stretch with their project Routine . The sci-fi horror game has been given a December 4, 2025 release date. For their sakes, I hope it comes to pass. The duo first announced Rout
7 Reasons 90s Japanese Cars Are the Pinnacle of Automotive Beauty
How-To Geek / 8h
If you asked me when the best era was for German cars when it comes to design and aesthetic, I'd have to say the '80s with BMW, Audi, and Mercedes knocking it out of the park. Especially the iconic BMW E30, of which I personally owned a very nice 318i in high school.
Government Shutdown Forces TSA To Suspend Delta Air Lines Business Class Security Lanes at JFK and LAX
39View from the Wing / 8h
The government shutdown is now hitting premium travelers. TSA has suspended Delta Air Lines’ private business-class security lanes at JFK and LAX as unpaid screeners thin out, limiting access even for Delta One flyers. Continue reading ...
How to Diagnose a Windows 11 PC That Keeps Crashing
How-To Geek / 8h
Windows is much more stable than it used to be, and the Blue Screen of Death is now a thing of the past. However, nothing is perfect. If you're experiencing random crashes or freezes, and you don't know where to start, here is how to figure out what has gone wrong.
Meta Raises Its Spending Forecast on A.I. to Above $70 Billion
NYT > Technology / 8h
The Silicon Valley company projected more spending this year and said it would continue in 2026 as it hires A.I. researchers and builds data centers to power the technology.
Alphabet Revenue Jumps 16% With Strong Cloud Sales
NYT > Technology / 8h
Profits also rose, to just under $35 billion, as Google Search proved resilient to A.I. alternatives.
Microsoft Increases Investments Amid A.I. Race
NYT > Technology / 8h
The company reported higher-than-expected capital expenditures of $34.9 billion in its latest quarter.
Tired of that yellow tint in ChatGPT images? Here’s how to fix it with simple color correction
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
You can fix that strange yellow cast found in some ChatGPT’s images using a simple color correct hack.
Kratos To Use Hermeus’ Supersonic and Hypersonic Aircraft For MACH-TB
Next Big Future / 8h
Kratos Defense will utilize the Hermeus high-speed Quarterhorse aircraft as part of its support work for the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency’s Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Testbed (MACH-TB) program. The rapid expansion of the Kratos Defense hypersonic test team follows the award of a $1.45 billion contract in January 2025 to support the MACH-TB ... Read more
Check your Hilton bookings: Some standard room reward nights now cost less at high-end properties
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The Hilton Honors program has used dynamic award pricing for many years. Without award charts, the unpublished standard room reward cap has increased many times over the years, including to 120,000 points in March 2022 , 200,000 points in May 2025 and 250,000 points in September 2025 . However, Thrifty Traveler recently found that standard room rewards at some high-end Hilton Honors properties ar
The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures
41Wired / 8h
The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure’s downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.
Neo Wants to Usher in the Era of ‘Robotics Slop’
Gizmodo / 8h
The new strategy is that you should accept that things suck.
Fitbit Is Finally Fixing Its Cardio Load Problem
Lifehacker / 8h
Cardio load gets a major fix in the new Fitbit app, which Android users can test out starting this week in a “public preview.” (This is the same preview that gives you access to the AI fitness coach, which I tested yesterday, with baffling results .) Cardio load will now be tracked weekly, making it much easier for the app to make sensible recommendations. What is (and was) cardio load? The cardi
Scientists Find 6-Million-Year-Old Air Trapped in Earth’s Oldest Known Ice
21Gizmodo / 8h
The ice sample, retrieved in Antarctica, is the oldest on record—but this discovery may just be tip of the iceberg.
Mysterious Interstellar Visitor Reaches Perihelion Today
Futurism / 8h
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which has intrigued astronomers since its discovery in July, is expected to reach its closest distance to the Sun — or its perihelion, coming within just 126 million miles of our star — today. And according to outspoken Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, it’s the perfect moment to find out whether the object was indeed send by an alien civilization , a far-fetched theory h
GM will cut more than 1,700 jobs in EV and battery manufacturing
Engadget / 8h
General Motors announced that it will cut more than 1,700 manufacturing jobs in reaction to changes in the electric vehicle market. "In response to slower near-term EV adoption and an evolving regulatory environment, General Motors is realigning EV capacity," the company said in a statement reported by CNBC . "Despite these changes, GM remains committed to our US manufacturing footprint, and we b
After Suicides, Lawsuits, and a Jeffrey Epstein Chatbot, Character.AI Is Banning Kids
Gizmodo / 8h
Character has decided to limit young users' access to its bots.
Nvidia Is First Company to Top $5 Trillion in Market Value Amid AI Boom
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
The A.I. chip maker has become a linchpin in the Trump administration’s trade negotiations in Asia.
2024’s Startup Battlefield runner-up geCKo Materials reveals four new products at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch / 9h
geCKo Materials returned to the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to debut new products as it pushes deeper into commercializing its tech.
This vacuum is ultra lightweight and comes with a useful auto-empty base – but it's its impeccable edge cleaning that really impressed in my tests
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Levoit Aero has a nifty, compact build that can get into awkward corners and right up the edges of rooms.
Flash Drives: The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Drawers
How-To Geek / 9h
How often do you still use flash drives? Like most people, my file transfer needs are handled by cloud storage and local wireless transfer technologies like Apple's AirDrop. Still, I have a few go-to flash drives that I use semi-regularly.
We Asked the Creator of ‘Hell House LLC’ Why Killer Clowns Never Die
Gizmodo / 9h
Stephen Cognetti's final 'Hell House LLC' film, 'Lineage,' hits Shudder October 30.
YouTube Will Use AI to Upscale Low-Res Videos
Lifehacker / 9h
YouTube's going through a lot of changes right now, and according to the company , that's to help it better stand out on TVs. Today, YouTube announced that it's going to allow creators to upload bigger thumbnails, plus make browsing and shopping while watching on a TV a bit more convenient. But there's also a big change coming to content itself, and it's not just limited to TVs. Soon, YouTube is
Save $30 on This All-Clad Nonstick Frying Pan Set
Wired / 9h
Life is too short to use bad nonstick cookware. These All-Clad pans are the gold standard, and they're less expensive than usual.
Trump health official ousted after allegedly giving himself a fake title
36Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Steven Hatfill, a senior advisor for the Department of Health and Human Services was fired over the weekend, with health officials telling reporters that he was terminated for giving himself a fake, inflated title and for not cooperating with leadership. For his part, Hatfill told The New York Times that his ouster was part of “ a coup to overthrow M. Kennedy ,” referring to anti-vaccine Health S
FCC Republicans force prisoners and families to pay more for phone calls
77Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Federal Communications Commission voted yesterday to raise the maximum prices that prison and jail phone services can charge inmates and their families. The 2–1 vote with Republicans voting to raise the limits came with a dissent from Democrat Anna Gomez, who said the new rates will be “almost double in some facilities.” A new inflation factor will allow rates to rise further. “The FCC once a
ICE’s forced face scans to verify citizens is unconstitutional, lawmakers say
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Social media videos have confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers patrolling US streets are actively using facial recognition technology to verify citizenship, 404 Media reported . In one video posted on a Chicago-based Instagram account, a self-described teenager and US citizen tells officers that he has no government ID. After he
The American Mid-Size SUV That Feels Surprisingly Luxurious
How-To Geek / 9h
In a crowded field of mid-size SUVs, one American-built model quietly delivers a luxury feel without the luxury price. With refined materials, a serene cabin, and unexpected attention to detail, it offers buyers the kind of comfort and polish typically found in premium brands.
The World Of One&Only Resorts: Unique Collection Of One-Off Properties
One Mile at a Time / 9h
In recent times, I’ve been writing a series about some of the world’s small luxury hotel groups, including Airelles , Aman , BVLGARI , Cheval Blanc , Oetker , Ritz-Carlton Reserve , etc. One brand that I haven’t covered much is One&Only Resorts . What I find interesting about One&Only Resorts is what a unique collection of properties the brand has. While I wouldn’t say the overall brand has a cul
New Law Would Prevent Minors From Using AI Chatbots
Futurism / 9h
A proposed bipartisan bill would seek to bar minors from interacting with AI chatbots, marking a forceful attempt to subject AI companies to federal regulation over concerns about minors and AI safety. Titled the GUARD Act, the bill was brought on Tuesday by senators Josh Hawley of Missouri (R) and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut (D), and comes weeks after an emotional hearing on Capitol Hill f
Budget too low for a Microsoft Surface Studio? This eye-catching portable laptop can convert to whichever form factor you need
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The NWNLAP HL140S offers Surface-style flexibility at a fraction of the cost, though brand uncertainty tempers its appeal.
Android Auto Is Getting Home Screen Widgets
How-To Geek / 9h
Widgets are an essential part of the Android phone experience, but you’ve probably never thought about using them on your Android Auto display. Google appears to be working on exactly that, and it could be more useful than you might think.
TrueNAS 25.10 Arrives With Significant Performance Gains
How-To Geek / 9h
TrueNAS, a popular operating system for home servers and NAS systems, just released its big 25.10 update. This version makes storage fast, simplifies management, and unifies storage in a way that’s more user-friendly than ever before.
Truth Social to launch crypto-based betting competitor to Polymarket
Mashable / 9h
Polymarket. Kalshi. Truth Social ? It looks like Donald Trump's social network is getting into the prediction market space. On Monday, Truth Social's parent company, Trump Media and Technology Group Corp., announced that the social media platform would be the first such site to launch its own prediction market. The prediction market will be called "Truth Predict." Truth Social announced an "exclu
Worried about your email password? Surfshark just dropped a feature that means you'll never stress about phishing again
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Email scam checker set to fight estimated 3.4 billion phishing scams sent daily
Early access for Gemini Home voice assistant is now available. Here's how to get it
Engadget / 9h
A decade ago, when smart speakers with built-in voice assistants were the hot new thing, many imagined they'd quickly evolve into highly intelligent companions. (Think C-3PO or Star Trek's Data living inside a speaker.) That road has been much longer than expected, as virtual helpers like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant seemed to sit in neutral for years. But now that generative AI is here (for
NotebookLM Just Got A Massive Memory Upgrade
How-To Geek / 9h
Google is rolling out a massive upgrade to NotebookLM. You can expect a whole new level of performance, including an 8x larger context window and 6x longer conversation memory, which were probably the most glaring issues with the app.
Looking to get a beginner turntable over Black Friday? I've picked 3 budget record players you should look for, all tested and approved by our experts
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Expect to see good Black Friday deals on these great starter turntables
Black Friday deals in October? It's odd, but I doubt you'll complain about these tempting gaming PC UK discounts
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The calm before the storm, for deals, I guess...
The HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray Battle: Was the Wrong Format Victorious?
How-To Geek / 10h
Blu-ray may very well be the last physical media we get when it comes to video content, but if history had gone just a little differently, it would be HD-DVDs being frantically collected by media nerds today, and not Sony's gift to image quality purists.
Colin Farrell Thinks ‘Batman Part II’ Is Great—and ‘Sgt. Rock’ Could’ve Been, Too
Gizmodo / 10h
'The Penguin' star is returning to the role for Matt Reeves but almost played a different DC antihero as well.
G.M. Will Cut 1,750 Jobs in Electric Vehicle Business
26NYT > Technology / 10h
The layoffs at factories in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee follow the elimination of a $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars.
Here's When You Can Expect Apple’s First OLED MacBook
Lifehacker / 10h
OLED is a fantastic display technology . Unlike an LCD, which uses a single backlight for all the pixels of the display, all of the pixels on an OLED display can be individually lit up or turned off entirely. That means dark areas of the screen are inky black, while brighter areas can be selectively illuminated. It just looks fantastic, and if I have the option, I always try to choose it. OLED is
Box CEO Aaron Levie on how AI is changing the enterprise SaaS landscape
TechCrunch / 10h
He painted a picture of a future of enterprise software where the SaaS is used for the core business workflow, and then the agents ride on top of that.
As an experienced bargain-hunter, I’m telling you to wait for Black Friday to score a Secretlab gaming chair deal
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Secretlab make some great gaming chairs, but they're pricey. So wait for the Black Friday deals or grab the limited time offers on bundles right now.
San Francisco mayor: ‘We should be the testbed for emerging tech’
TechCrunch / 10h
While San Francisco's mayor Daniel Lurie is opening his arms to autonomous vehicles, other cities are more resistant. Boston, for instance, has considered a ban on autonomous vehicles in the city.
You Can Get 75% Back Booking Hotels—But If You Miss the Hidden 100% Markup, You’ll Lose It All
View from the Wing / 10h
Rove’s 75% hotel rebates are buzzworthy. But I finally understand how it's sometimes funded - one booking carried a 100 percent markup that wipes out your gains. Here’s what’s really going on—and how to spot when a “too-good-to-be-true” travel deal actually is. Continue reading ...
Microsoft Azure outage: What we know about crash disrupting Minecraft, Xbox, more
Mashable / 10h
An apparent Microsoft Azure outage on Wednesday took down important parts of the internet. The tech giant's cloud computing service confirmed it was having issues. Wrote Azure on its status page : "Starting at approximately 16:00 UTC, we began experiencing Azure Front Door (AFD) issues resulting in a loss of availability of some services. We suspect that an inadvertent configuration change as the
Lucky us - Zoom CEO says AI will shorten our working week, so what will we do with all our new free time?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
After transforming remote work, Zoom now bets AI can help workers reclaim time by cutting the traditional five-day week.
Black Friday has come early with £149 off one of my favourite De'Longhi coffee machines at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Delicious coffee is only a button-press away with this fully automatic espresso machine, going cheap ahead of Black Friday.
Smoking at airports: A major US airport wants to add a place to light up
33The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Many international airports offer spaces for smokers (and vapers) to light up inside the terminals. But, thanks to clean indoor air laws adopted over the years in many cities and states, smoking of any kind is prohibited inside most airport facilities in the U.S. Designated smoking areas — if they exist — are outside. There are some holdouts. Smokers can still find smoking lounges, patios and oth
TV-focused YouTube update brings AI upscaling, shopping QR codes
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
YouTube has been streaming for 20 years, but it was only in the last couple that it came to dominate TV streaming . Google’s video platform attracts more TV viewers than Netflix, Disney+, and all the other apps, and Google is looking to further beef up its big-screen appeal with a new raft of features, including shopping, immersive channel surfing, and an official version of the AI upscaling that
The Pixel Watch 3 Is $100 Off
Wired / 10h
Outfit your wrist with the previous generation of Pixel smartwatch for just $200.
Awe-Inspiring Airplane Footage Shows Inside Hurricane Melissa
Futurism / 10h
As Hurricane Melissa made landfall, a daring team of aviators flew straight into the eye of the monstrous Category 5 storm. On Monday, a US Air Force reserve crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, nicknamed the “Hurricane Hunters,” shared videos and images of their flight inside the cyclone to collect vital weather data. The stunning imagery depicts the almost unearthly serenity at t
GM cuts thousands of EV and battery factory workers
TechCrunch / 10h
The automaker has been on a tear of cuts to its workforce and will idle two battery factories for the first half of 2026.
Dyson's huge Black Friday sale is live – 45% off vacuums, Airwrap, air purifiers, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Dyson's official Black Friday sale is live, and I've rounded up today's best deals, including up to 45% off Dyson vacuums, the Airwrap, air purifiers, and more.
Stray leads November’s lineup of PS Plus games
Engadget / 10h
Sony just announced the PS Plus Monthly games for November and there are some standouts. All of these titles will be available to download on November 4 until December 1. First up, there's the cat sim Stray . We praised the third-person cyberpunk adventure in our initial review , in which we lauded the game's unique mechanics and puzzles. After all, you play as a cat in a dystopian and futuristic
AI Agents Are Terrible Freelance Workers
Wired / 10h
A new benchmark measures how well AI agents can automate economically valuable chores. Human-level AI is still some ways off.
Character.AI to ban teens from talking to its chatbots
Engadget / 11h
Character.AI will no longer permit teenagers to interact with its chatbots, as AI companies face increasing pressure to better safeguard younger users from harm. In a statement , the company confirmed that it is removing the ability for users under 18 to engage in any open-ended chats with AI on its platform, which refers to back-and-forth conversations between a user and a chatbot. The changes c
Black Friday MacBook deals 2025: when they start, what to expect, and the models we recommend
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Thinking about picking up a MacBook this Black Friday? Here's everything you need to know about buying one of Apple's premium laptops this November.
How to watch Newcastle vs Tottenham: live stream Carabao Cup 2025/26 game for FREE, TV channels, preview, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Newcastle vs Tottenham live stream in the Carabao Cup 4th round sees two in-form teams going at it. Free live stream information and TV channels worldwide.
You're Not Using This Landmark iPhone Feature Enough—Here's What You Need to Know
How-To Geek / 11h
Screen Time might be one of the most underutilized yet powerful features. Beyond monitoring how much time you spend on your device, you can do so much more with this easy-to-overlook feature.
Can You Survive This Mind-Mangling Osgood Perkins Triple-Feature?
Gizmodo / 11h
Neon will test your horror stamina with back-to-back screenings of 'Longlegs,' 'The Monkey,' and the director's latest, 'Keeper.'
How to watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace for *FREE* — Stream Carabao Cup 25/26
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here's our quick guide on how to watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace for free as the Carabao Cup enters round 4.
Bazzite's Fall Update Adds Support for More Handhelds
How-To Geek / 11h
The developers of Bazzite, a gaming-focused Linux distribution based on Fedora, have announced a major fall 2025 release. It rebases Bazzite to the newly released Fedora 43 and adds support for a few new gaming handhelds and other peripherals.
YouTube Will Add 'Super-Resolution' to Some Videos
How-To Geek / 11h
YouTube has videos dating back 20 years, and while it currently supports videos up to 8K, this wasn't always the case—we used to not even have HD. Likewise, some newer videos uploaded today might still be under 720p. If you've ever come across one of these, thankfully, there's a new option for you, which might either make things better or way worse.
What is the release date for South Park season 28 episode 2 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
South Park season 28 is in full swing, so here's when to catch the delayed episode 2 on Paramount+.
Former L3Harris Trenchant boss pleads guilty to selling zero-day exploits to Russian broker
TechCrunch / 11h
Prosecutors confirmed Peter Williams, the former Trenchant boss, sold eight exploits to a Russian buyer. TechCrunch exclusively reported that the Trenchant division was investigating a leak of its hacking tools, after another employee was accused of involvement.
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays, Game 5 tonight: How to watch the 2025 MLB World Series without cable
Engadget / 11h
The 2025 Fall Classic is tied up again after Game 4 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays saw Toronto dominate to win 6-2. The World Series continues with one more game in Los Angeles tonight — Wednesday, Oct. 29 — at 8PM ET/5PM PT. The World Series odds favor the Dodgers ahead of tonight's game. Every 2025 MLB World Series game will air on Fox and Fox Deportes. Of course, Fox
Waymo CEO Says Society Is Ready for One of Its Cars to Kill Someone
Futurism / 11h
Waymo robotaxis are so safe that, according to the company’s data, its driverless vehicles are involved in 91 percent fewer crashes compared to human-operated vehicles. And yet the the company is bracing for the first time when a Waymo does kill somebody — a moment its CEO says society will accept, in exchange for access to its relatively safer driverless cars. “We really worry as a company about
Lovehoney just dropped early Black Friday deals up to 50% off — heres why you should shop there instead of Amazon
Mashable / 11h
Lovehoney's pre-Black Friday deals: Best deal overall Lovehoney Couple's Advent Calendar (24 Day) $199 (save $418.77) Best vibrator deal Lovehoney Power Play Rechargeable Mini Wand Vibrator $39.99 (save $25) Best anal sex toy deal Rocks-Off 7 Speed Ass-Berries Raspberry butt plug $26.99 (save $3) Alright, let’s talk sex toy deals. As Mashable’s resident expert in this area, I see a lot of questio
Cut your screen time in half with 20% off The Brick for students
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $11.80: As of Oct. 29, students can save 20% on The Brick by proving their educational status. That makes The Brick $47.20, down from its usual price of $59. Opens in a new window Credit: The Brick The Brick $47.20 at The Brick $59 Save $11.80 Save 20% off The Brick with a student discount. When you get bored, what's the first thing you reach for? If you said your phone, so you can switch be
Can the smaller and lighter Insta360 X4 Air match the flagship Insta360 X5's quality? I compared the two 360 cameras to find out
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
It might be smaller than the Insta360 X5, but can the X4 Air match the high-end features and image quality of a current favorite 360 camera?
How to Keep Subways and Trains Cool in an Ever Hotter World
Wired / 11h
As temperatures increase, trains and subways are becoming unendurable. Potential solutions include everything from cooling tunnels with water to painting rolling stock—but there’s no magic fix.
Sweet Security Brings Runtime-CNAPP Power to Windows
Next Big Future / 11h
Tel Aviv, Israel, 29th October 2025, CyberNewsWire
Multiple Nvidia Deals Made it the First $5 Trillion Company Yesterday
Next Big Future / 11h
Nvidia CFO clarified $500 billion in datacenter revenue at analyst dinner yesterday. 30% already shipped as of end-October. Morgan Stanley had modeled ~$407B cumulative Blackwell + Rubin for 2025-26 vs $500B, implying ~$93B upside. The Timing is unclear but you’ll start seeing larger magnitude beats (on revenue and income). This will be about 12 million ... Read more
Tesla Autonomous FSD and Robotaxi Driving Should Spread Fast in 2026
Next Big Future / 11h
Elon Musk posted that Tesla autonomous driving might spread faster than any technology ever. In interpret that this would mean: * going to no supervised driving monitor in December of 2025 in Austin then they will spread in months to all cars. * Q2 2026 they will have about ten cities without safety drivers or ... Read more
Why small businesses that use American AAdvantage need a cobranded business card
28The Points Guy Articles / 11h
If your small business relies on American Airlines for work travel, the AAdvantage Business program can be a great way to earn miles and Loyalty Points on employee flights. However, to fully participate in the program, businesses typically must meet a $5,000 minimum eligible travel spend requirement and have at least five registered, active business travelers — requirements that can be tougher fo
Google to bring shuttered nuclear power plant back from the dead
TechCrunch / 11h
Google is working with NextEra to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa to power the tech company's data centers.
An Azure outage is affecting Microsoft 365, Xbox and Minecraft
Engadget / 11h
Microsoft’s Azure cloud service is experiencing an outage that appears to have hit Microsoft 365 , Xbox and Minecraft . All three show spikes in outage reports on DownDetector around 12PM ET, and the Azure status page indicates Microsoft is working on deploying fixes to address the issue. In its most recent Azure status update as of 1:53PM ET, Microsoft says that its “initiated the deployment of
This 2TB Western Digital Elements Portable Hard Drive Is on Sale for Just $65 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. A dependable external drive is one of those things you don’t realize you need until your laptop storage is nearly full or your photos are scattered across cloud accounts. Western Digital’s Elements Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive is built for exactly that situation, and it’s cu
The AO Black Friday sale is live: Dyson vacuums, LG TVs, coffee makers and over 700 early tech deals
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Over 700 early deals are live at AO.com
Heathrow, NatWest and Minecraft sites down amid global Microsoft outage
90BBC News / 11h
Microsoft 365 and its Azure cloud computing platform are hit with DNS issues, similar to the recent AWS outage.
Ex-L3Harris Cyber Boss Pleads Guilty to Selling Trade Secrets to Russian Firm
21Wired / 11h
Peter Williams, a former executive of Trenchant, L3Harris’ cyber division, has pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing trade secrets and selling them to an unnamed Russian software broker.
Extropic Aims to Disrupt the Data Center Bonanza
Wired / 11h
A startup hopes to challenge Nvidia, AMD, and Intel with a chip that wrangles probabilities rather than 1s and 0s.
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL
TechCrunch / 11h
Wednesday's news marks a new chapter for AOL, which was once one of the most recognized brands on the internet, known for its email service and "You've Got Mail" notification.
YouTube adds automatic AI upscaling for low-res videos
Engadget / 11h
YouTube is rolling out some updates aimed at making visuals look better on its TV apps, including automatic AI video upscaling. To begin with, YouTube plans to upscale videos that were uploaded in under 1080p to an HD resolution. It aims to support 4K upscaling in the future. The platform will still retain the original files and video resolution options. Creators can opt-out of the AI upscaling f
A Microsoft Azure Outage Is Breaking the Internet
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're having trouble logging into Microsoft services this morning, you're absolutely not alone. A major outage across the company’s platforms appears to be happening, with issues with Azure knocking out a ton of services like Microsoft 365 and even Minecraft .
‘You think you’re okay – then comes the shock’: James Callis on Claude’s dramatic ending in Slow Horses season 5
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Slow Horses season 5 finale leaves Claude Whelan facing the fallout of his own 'stiff upper lip', but James Callis says that’s part of the 'Englishness of it all.'
Talk about geriatric - This devious Android malware escapes detection by typing like an old person
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Hackers found a creative way to bypass timing-based detections - by appearing "human".
Windows 11 looks set for a big update early in 2026, but most people won't get it
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A rumor contends that Microsoft is planning a version 26H1 of Windows 11 specifically for Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops.
More people watched a fake NVIDIA livestream than the real thing
Engadget / 12h
It looks like a hundred thousand people fell for a fake NVIDIA livestream featuring an AI-generated version of CEO Jensen Huang, as reported by PC Gamer . Perhaps the scariest part is that the fake stream ran at the same time as an actual NVIDIA event and dwarfed the live viewership numbers. The actual keynote speech of NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference (GTC) garnered around 20,000 live views, w
Thanksgiving dinner sorted: The Ninja Foodi Smart XL indoor grill and air fryer is $100 off at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100: The Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 indoor grill and air fryer is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $299.99. That's a 33% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 indoor grill and air fryer $199.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $100 Outdoor cooking these days is out. Unless you like frosty fingers, you've probably put the grill away for t
The Classic ‘Batman’ Costumes Sold for $1 Million and We Hope One Person Bought Them All
Gizmodo / 12h
The original Batman, Robin, Penguin, Joker, Batgirl, and Catwoman costumes were all available for auction last week.
9 Best Seiko 5 Sports Watches (2025)
Wired / 12h
Affordable, reliable, and stylish, 5 Sports watches are seen as a perfect introduction to the world of proper mechanical timepieces. Trouble is, there are so many to choose from—here’s WIRED’s pick.
ElevenLabs CEO says AI audio models will be ‘commoditized’ over time
TechCrunch / 12h
ElevenLabs' founder Mati Staniszewski said that, in the short term, AI audio models were still the "biggest advantage and the biggest step change you can have today."
Magic Leap reveals an Android XR smart glasses prototype
Engadget / 12h
Magic Leap is once again trying to make a name for itself in augmented reality. The company revealed an Android XR smart glasses prototype and it extended an existing partnership with Google. It said it built the glasses "as a reference design for the Android XR ecosystem ." They look similar to other modern smart glasses, with thick frames to house all of the electronics and what appears to be a
Grammarly Isn’t Going Anywhere
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Earlier today, you might have seen reports that Grammarly is changing its name to Superhuman. That's not really the whole story. While the company did announce a broader rebrand coinciding with the release of a new AI assistant (more on that later), it also assured users that "the Grammarly brand isn't going anywhere." Essentially, what that means
The Tinymoose Pencil Pro 2 for iPads Is a Cheaper Stylus Than the Apple Pencil, on Sale for Just $30 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
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 2 is aimed squarely at iPad users who want the feel of Apple’s own stylus without paying Apple’s price, and it's on sale for just $29.99 on StackSocial right now . It costs a fraction of the official Pencil but still packs features that cover most d
All the New Features Coming to macOS 26.1
Lifehacker / 12h
While I updated my iPhone to iOS 26 as soon as I could, I haven't yet pulled the trigger with macOS Tahoe . I love my M1 iMac, but I worry that Apple's first version of this new update isn't quite optimized for the five-year-old chip , and have been waiting to see if a future version of Tahoe performs a bit better. As it happens, that next version is well on its way— and does seem improved , at t
Adobe integrates industry AI models for more powerful creative workflows
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Adobe will let you use its Creative Cloud suite with a whole range of models – not just its own Firefly options.
The Starbucks app, Minecraft, and Xbox Network are all down –here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Do we have another big AWS-style outage on our hands? Starbucks, Minecraft and Xbox are all down right now.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: in the battle of the 5-star headphones, which is best?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
It's Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) in real-world testing of two of the hottest noise cancelling headphones of late 2025
It’s official: Fubo is combining with Hulu Live TV
TechCrunch / 12h
Fubo and Disney have officially completed the transaction to combine the live sports platform with Hulu Live TV.
Google and Amazon's Israeli cloud contracts reportedly require them to sidestep legal orders
Engadget / 12h
Chalk this one up under "The most clever (alleged) legal sidesteps this side of Tony Soprano." On Wednesday, The Guardian published a report about a so-called "winking mechanism" regarding Israeli cloud computing contracts with Amazon and Google. The stipulation from 2021's Project Nimbus is said to require the US companies to send coded messages to Israel. According to the report, whenever Googl
New Man of Tomorrow report reveals fresh details about the Superman sequel's predicted villain – and it might be who we expect
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A new rumor has sparked a fresh wave of speculation about which villain will appear in James Gunn's Superman sequel.
Another audit, same result - Mullvad proven secure and log-free in latest audit check
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
No critical flaws have been found across key areas of the provider yet again
The best deal in live sports streaming is only $39.99/month
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $10/MONTH : The ESPN and Fox One bundle deal is now live. Get both sports streaming apps for just $39.99 per month instead of $49.98 per month. That's a savings of 20% for the best streaming lineup in sports. Opens in a new window Credit: ESPN / Fox One ESPN + Fox One bundle $39.99/month (save $9.99/month) Watching live sports in the streaming age has become such a headache. Two new services
Heres every Google Home device thats getting Gemini soon
Mashable / 12h
The next wave of Google's AI rollout is in the process of happening right now. Earlier this month, Google announced a bunch of Gemini-powered smart home devices, but several existing ones are also getting Gemini support this week. Specifically, users who have requested Early Access via the Google Home app should have gotten the ability to use Gemini on compatible devices on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: How
Apples new M5 iPad Pro just keeps getting cheaper on Amazon: Save $50 on both sizes
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50: Amazon has both sizes of the new Apple iPad Pro (M5, WiFi, 256GB) on sale as of Oct. 29. Get the 11-inch model for $949 (normally $999) or the 13-inch variant for $1,249 (usually $1,299). Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $949 at Amazon $999 Save $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,249 at Amazon
Character.AI, Accused of Driving Teens to Suicide, Says It Will Ban Minors From Using Its Chatbots
Futurism / 12h
Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Character.AI, the chatbot platform accused in several ongoing lawsuits of driving teens to self-harm and suicide, says it will move to block kids under 18 from using its ser
The chemistry behind that pricey cup of civet coffee
21Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In 2007’s The Bucket List , Jack Nicholson’s billionaire magnate is a fan of a luxury coffee called kopi luwak , only to be informed that the beans first pass through the digestive tracts of civets and are harvested from their feces prior to roasting. The implication is that the billionaire just liked drinking gimmicky expensive coffee without realizing its less-than-luxurious origins. It’s one o
Nvidia hits record $5 trillion mark as CEO dismisses AI bubble concerns
36Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On Wednesday, Nvidia became the first company in history to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, fresh on the heels of a GTC conference keynote in Washington, DC, where CEO Jensen Huang announced $500 billion in AI chip orders and plans to build seven supercomputers for the US government. The milestone comes a mere three months after Nvidia crossed the $4 trillion mark in July, vaulting the
Man accidentally gets leech up his nose. It took 20 days to figure it out.
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Since the dawn of civilization, leeches have been firmly attached to medicine . Therapeutic bloodsuckers are seen in murals decorating the tombs of 18 th dynasty Egyptian pharaohs. They got their earliest written recommendation in the 2 nd century BC by Greek poet and physician Nicander of Colophon. He introduced the “ blood-loving leech , long flaccid and yearning for gore,” as a useful tool for
Hard Drives: The Ticking Time Bomb Inside Your Computer
How-To Geek / 12h
While SSDs are the preferred storage medium today, hard drives are far from obsolete. They're still the best way to store data that doesn't benefit from SSD speed, and of course people use them for cold data storage too. Something SSDs aren't suited for.
I test digital photos frames and my two favorites could hit their lowest price on Black Friday – here's which one I'd buy
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
These digital photo frames both blew me away when I tested them – but which should you buy come Black Friday?
How AI labs use Mercor to get the data companies won’t share
20TechCrunch / 12h
Mercor CEO Brendan Foody has built a $10 billion empire freeing up valuable data from legacy industries and making it available to AI labs.
Amazon's Eero 7 Routers Are Currently Heavily Discounted
How-To Geek / 12h
Amazon's Eero routers are among the best when it comes to mesh networking. But there's one small problem with them—they're expensive, even compared with other comparable routers. If you want to check them out now, the Eero 7 routers are currently heavily discounted.
Limited deal: Anker’s best discount before Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Save on the world’s number-one mobile charging brand
Toyota’s Reputation Doesn’t Save These 3 Models From Awful Depreciation
How-To Geek / 12h
Toyota has built its whole reputation on cars that last. They may not always be the most exciting choice, but they hold up and usually hold their value too.
How much does an Alaska cruise cost? Not as much as you might think
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Glaciers so immense and blue they don't seem real. Snow-dome mountains. A never-ending parade of caribou, whales, bears and seals. All the spectacular things you'll see on an Alaska cruise will take your breath away — but the price tag doesn't have to. These voyages can be pricey, and costs can add up beyond the cruise fare. However, with smart planning, you can experience all the soul-stirring b
Dangerous npm packages are targeting developer credentials on Windows, Linux and Mac - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
At least 10 npm packages were uploaded in early July 2025 and were downloaded almost 10,000 times.
Adobe and Google team up to offer more AI models and YouTube integration
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Creative Cloud gets full suite of Google AI models, while Premiere mobile app has a dedicated YouTube mode.
United Airlines Flight Stuck in Des Moines After Airline Forced To Pull Entire Crew Over Flight Attendant Fight
32View from the Wing / 12h
On Monday, United Airlines flight 2138 from Des Moines to Chicago O’Hare suffered a bizarre four-hour delay. It wasn't weather, mechanical, or a disruptive passenger. Two flight attendants got into
