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Fox News Falls for AI-Generated Footage of Poor People Raging About Food Stamps Being Shut Down, Runs False Story That Has to Be Updated With Huge Correction

400+Futurism / 15h
Last week, we reported on a wave of AI-generated slop videos peddling misinformation about people who receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistant Program, otherwise known as SNAP or food stamps. In one of the clips circulating online, a woman in a store rages at an employee. “They cut my food stamps,” she says. “I ain’t paying for none of this s**t. I got babies at home that gotta eat.” The video





A New Light-Based Cancer Treatment Kills Tumor Cells and Spares Healthy Ones
Wired / 8min
By combining LED technology and nanomaterials, researchers have created a therapy that eliminates cancer cells using localized heat without damaging healthy tissue.





Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station + SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panels Review
Latest from TechRadar / 35min
Small power in Jackery’s new line of power stations for ultra-portability






Surprise: Hainan Airlines Mysteriously Adds Airbus A330-900neo To Fleet


78One Mile at a Time / 1h
China’s Hainan Airlines has just added the Airbus A330-900neo to its fleet. We had a clue that this was going to happen, though oddly there was no official announcement, and these deliveries are happening without much fanfare. Hainan Airlines takes delivery of Airbus A330-900neo Hainan Airlines has just taken delivery of its first brand new Airbus A330-900neo. The plane has the registration code






A Trade Group That Includes Studio Ghibli Just Slapped OpenAI with… a Letter
Gizmodo / 4h
The group also includes Bandai, NHK, Square Enix, and Toho.





I tested Dell’s compact Chromebook, and it’s a great tool for school – but you’ll want to pair it with a mouse
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The Dell Chromebook 3120 is billed as the perfect companion for educational purposes – but is it fit for the classroom?





I just tested the best cheap Chromebook I’ve seen so far – and I’m amazed by one aspect in particular
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Asus Chromebook CX1505 certainly offers a lot of screen for the money, but has it been compromised elsewhere?





Wait, people actually use Facebook Dating?
TechCrunch / 5h
Meta said that Facebook Dating has 1.77 million daily active users in the US between ages 18-29.





This might be one of the best value 1080p gaming laptops I’ve tested – if you can put up with a few missteps
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 makes a pitch for superb 1080p gaming at a reasonable price.





‘These Horrible Objects Are Illegal’: French Authorities Discover Alleged Child Sex Dolls on Shein
Gizmodo / 6h
Shein has banned all sex dolls in response to France's threats to ban the platform.





Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
34BBC News / 6h
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm said.





Logitech is going after keyboard snobs with the hot-swappable Alto Keys K98M
Engadget / 6h
Logitech is hoping to attract all the keebheads out there with its latest Alto Keys K98M. While this keyboard has been available in Asian markets for a while, Logitech finally brought its customizable work keyboard to the US. It may appeal to a specific demographic, but it's a welcome return to hot-swappable offerings from Logitech. The Alto Keys K98M is now available in US markets through its we





Palantir CEO Alex Karp Thinks the Haters Are ‘Confounded’ By His Success
45Gizmodo / 6h
Palantir had some impressive quarterly earnings. Karp celebrated by publishing a manifesto.





Apple releases iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1, other updates with Liquid Glass controls and more
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
After several weeks of testing, Apple has released the final versions of the 26.1 update to its various operating systems. Those include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and the HomePod operating system, all of which switched to a new unified year-based version numbering system this fall. This isn’t the first update that these operating systems have gotten since they were released in





New Delta Uniform Collection Rolling Out In 2027, With Missoni Accessories
27One Mile at a Time / 8h
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch a new uniform collection. As you’d expect, it’s very premium! Basics of the new Distinctly Delta uniform collection Delta is rolling out new uniforms for its frontline employees, with the wear-testing phase expected to begin in the summer of 2026, and the uniforms to roll out on a widespread basis as of 2027. This roughly coincides with Delta’s centen





The Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card is the ultimate solution for your Nintendo Switch 2 storage woes
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card is an excellent storage upgrade for Nintendo Switch 2.





Meta Says Porn Stash was for ‘Personal Use,’ Not Training AI Models
41Gizmodo / 8h
Will they unmask the gooners?





Apple's redesigned web App Store is still useless to me
How-To Geek / 8h
For years, the "web App Store" really only provided a way to view individual listings for apps on iOS, macOS, or other Apple operating systems. It just got a lot more useful, though in my opinion, it still falls short.





Apple's App Store website is actually an app store website now
Engadget / 9h
For those of us living in the Apple ecosystem, the App Store is second nature. It's a core part of the Apple experience and the go-to spot for any applications you might want for your device. So I was fairly shocked to learn that up until today, the link apps.apple.com would send you to a page with information about the App Store, but not actually take you to said digital storefront. That's right





iOS, iPadOS and macOS now let you frost Apple's Liquid Glass
Engadget / 9h
As expected , iOS 26.1 is out now for all Apple smartphone users today, and it includes what is sure to be a popular feature from the beta. Once installed, this update lets people opt to give the Liquid Glass look a frostier, more opaque appearance. You can find the option to tint the screen behind notifications and tab bars within the Settings menu. It's under Display & Brightness, then the Liqu





A Playdate showcase is set for November 6
Engadget / 9h
Panic is ready to show off some new games for its delightful Playdate . The company will run a Playdate Update showcase on November 6 at 1PM ET on its YouTube channel and website . The stream will include a look at some upcoming games for the system as well as highlights from this year that are included in the Playdate Catalog Fall Sale , which runs until November 13 at 1PM ET. One of the items t





TikTok announces its first-ever awards show in the US
Engadget / 9h
TikTok just announced that it will be hosting its first-ever awards show in the US . The appropriately-named TikTok Awards will take place on December 18, starting at 9PM ET. It's a live event that will be held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Of course, it'll be livestreamed on TikTok. The platform Tubi will begin streaming the event on the next day. Awards will include stuff like "Cre





Waymo is launching in three new cities next year
Engadget / 9h
Waymo has announced the launch of its robotaxi services in three new cities. San Diego, Las Vegas and Detroit will play home to the driverless cars as the company continues its aggressive expansion . In a series of blog posts , the Alphabet subsidiary said Detroit residents can expect to "soon" see Waymo vehicles on the streets, mapping out the service areas before launching to the public. Timing





Google removes AI model after it allegedly accused a senator of sexual assault
Engadget / 9h
Google has pulled the AI model Gemma from its Studio platform after a Republican senator said it "fabricated serious criminal allegations" against her, as reported by The Verge . Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) sent a letter to CEO Sundar Pichai to accuse the company of defamation after the model allegedly created a story about her committing sexual assault. The model was reportedly asked if Blac





Proton VPN's Black Friday deal knocks 75 percent off two-year plans
Engadget / 9h
A VPN subscription can make for a good holiday gift. Everyone could do with having a VPN to help protect their online activity from prying eyes (and, perhaps, access more things to watch from their favorite streaming services). It's something useful that a gift recipient may have never realized they needed. Of course, you may be looking for a great deal on a VPN yourself, and the Black Friday dis





OpenAI signs $38 billion cloud contract with Amazon
Engadget / 9h
When OpenAI announced last week the end of its drawn-out corporate restructuring , one of the freedoms the company had managed to negotiate for itself was the ability to more easily sign cloud contracts with Microsoft’s competitors. With the new agreement in place, the company waived its first right of refusal to be OpenAI’s compute provider. OpenAI is wasting no time taking advantage of that fre





Google Translate now offers Gemini-assisted translations
Engadget / 9h
Google has started rolling out a new version of its Translate app with a feature that allows you to create more accurate Gemini AI-assisted translations, 9to5Google reported. The feature appears as an AI model picker at the top of the app, allowing you to choose between "Fast" and "Advanced" translations. It's appeared for some users on iOS but not Android to date, and the Advanced mode only tran





Acer Predator Triton 14 AI review: A true ultraportable gaming laptop
Engadget / 9h
When I review products, I try to take other perspectives and use cases into account as much as possible. I'm very aware that I'm not the target audience for every device. But once in a while I run into something that seems like it was designed specifically for me and it just hits different. With the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI, that's pretty much the situation. While it isn't the flashiest or most





Get the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $100 off
Engadget / 9h
The era of holiday shopping is coming and there are a lot of great tech gift options for loved ones or as a treat for yourself. That includes the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 , which is on sale right now for $700, down from $800. The sale model comes with 64GB of storage, a 49mm screen and GPS and cellular service. Notably, it's also only available with the one size, adjustable band and in two colors:





Apple Vision Pro M5 review: A better beta is still a beta
Engadget / 9h
Everything new about the revamped Apple Vision Pro can fit in a single sentence: It has a far faster and more efficient M5 chip, it comes with a more comfortable Dual Knit Band and its display looks slightly sharper and faster. Beyond that, the Vision Pro is still basically a $3,500 developer kit that really isn't meant for consumers. Still, the Vision Pro fascinates me. It's a bold swing from a





Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is $300 off right now
Engadget / 9h
Somehow it's already November, which means gift giving season is right around the corner. While Black Friday sales can help with that, there are some great early deals running for anyone who wants to check off their list with time to spare. Take the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold , which has only been out since late August. It's now down to $1,499 from $1,799 — a 17 percent discount. This deal is avail





You can now buy Anbernic's budget DS clone, but don't get your hopes up for 3DS emulation
Engadget / 9h
After teasing its dual-screen gaming handheld last month , Anbernic has already put its RG DS up for preorder on its website . When the Anbernic RG DS was revealed for the first time, the handheld maker only hinted at a price range of less than $100. To Anbernic's credit, the RG DS starts at $93.99 for preorder pricing and will go up to $99.99 once preorders end. While Anbernic has kept its prici





The Google TV Streamer 4K drops to a record low before Black Friday
Engadget / 9h
One of the best streaming devices you can get today is deeply discounted on Amazon ahead of Black Friday. The Google TV Streamer is going for just $75 right now — the lowest price we've seen it hit yet. The device normally costs $100. The Amazon deal applies to both color options, White and the soft gray Haze. The Google TV Streamer is our top pick for an all-in-one streaming device . It has a fa





iOS 26.1 could arrive this week with a toggle to reduce the Liquid Glass effect
Engadget / 9h
All the complaining about the Liquid Glass redesign may have amounted to some real change, since Apple could be offering a compromise with its forthcoming iOS update. According to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, Apple is getting ready to release iOS 26.1, which will have a toggle to reduce the Liquid Glass effect. Gurman said the iOS 26.1 update could roll out to users as early as Monday, while the fir





How to use call screening on an iPhone
Engadget / 9h
Spam and scam calls are some of the most annoying things we all have to deal with when it comes to our phones. Apple’s iOS 26 update takes a firm step toward solving this problem with Call Screening, a new feature designed to filter unknown numbers before you ever pick up the phone. Once it’s activated, your iPhone can automatically answer calls from numbers not saved in your contacts, ask the ca





The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
BBC News / 9h
Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.





a16z pauses its famed TxO Fund for underserved founders, lays off staff
27TechCrunch / 9h
Andreessen Horowitz is pausing its Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, according to multiple sources.





American Airlines Plans Management Layoffs To Get Rid Of COVID Bloat
62One Mile at a Time / 9h
While exact details remain to be seen, it sounds like American Airlines is planning some significant layoffs for both management and support staff, including some stationed at airports. American reportedly planning thousands of layoffs The always knowledge JonNYC reports that American is planning layoffs for management and support staff. The exact details remain to be seen, but it seems that some





Google shutters developer-only Gemma AI model after a U.S. Senator's encounter with an offensive hallucination
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Google removed access to its AI model Gemma from AI Studio after it generated a fabricated assault allegation against a U.S. senator.





This 2-in-1 laser engraver got 4.5 stars in our review - now it's got a massive price-cut and a free gift in Acmer's early Black Friday sale
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Big savings in Acmer's early Black Friday laser engraver deals - and the free gifts really sweeten the deal.





You’ll Never Guess What Sony’s Biggest Streaming Film of 2024 Was
34Gizmodo / 10h
But she would have. It's everyone's favorite Spider-Man spin-off, 'Madame Web.'





Tesla’s Sales Collapsed Nearly 90 Percent in Some Countries Last Month
200+Gizmodo / 10h
In Europe, there's more bad news for Tesla.





The Anker Soundcore Sport X20 Earbuds Are on Sale for $56 Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. In theory, wireless headphones are great for working out. But in reality, they often fall out, leak sound, or get damaged during heavy sweat sessions. The Anker Soundcore Sport X20 wireless earbuds are true wireless workout earbuds with ANC that are designed to stay put and





Delta Unveils New Uniforms – With Missoni Accessories, Bombas Socks, And A Return Of The Wrap Dress
88View from the Wing / 10h
Delta has unveiled its new Distinctly Delta uniforms for 65,000 employees — featuring Missoni-designed scarves and ties, Bombas socks, and a revived wrap dress from the airline’s early-2000s look. The collection begins wear testing in 2026 before rolling out systemwide in 2027. Continue reading ...





FBI Indicts Investor For Fraudulently Buying Dozens Of Boeing 737 MAXs
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Wait, you’re telling me a Miami-based investment firm was running a shady operation?! No way. In all honesty, it’s nice to see justice every once in a while… 777 Partners charged with $500 million fraud scheme In 2023 I first wrote about 777 Partners , a Miami-based investment firm that owned stakes in both Canada’s Flair Airlines and Australia’s Bonza Airlines (despite the company’s name, it has





After United’s Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Rejected A Pay Deal That Barely Beat Inflation, Here’s Their 8 New Demands
View from the Wing / 10h
After five years without a raise, 71% of United Airlines flight attendants rejected a union-backed deal that barely kept up with inflation. Now, the union is back at the table with eight new demands — from ground pay to better layover hotels. Continue reading ...





Elad Gil on which AI markets have winners — and which are still wide open
TechCrunch / 10h
Over the last year, certain AI markets appear to be nearly sewn up by startup market leaders. But beyond these areas, a vast swath of AI remains anyone’s game.





A commercial space station startup now has a foothold in space
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A pathfinder mission for Vast’s privately owned space station launched into orbit Sunday and promptly extended its solar panel, kicking off a shakedown cruise to prove the company’s designs can meet the demands of spaceflight. Vast’s Haven Demo mission lifted off just after midnight Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and rode a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit. Haven Demo w





I want to see Apple, Samsung, and Google make phone cameras exciting again
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Phone cameras have got so good that they're boring; I want to feel excited again.





These Bose QuietComfort Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price Ever
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re in the market for a new pair of on-ear ANC headphones from a premium brand, here's a deal to check out: The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are currently $199 (originally $359) in every color. This represents a 45% discount and the lowest price ever for these well-re





Lawmakers say stolen police logins are exposing Flock surveillance cameras to hackers
26TechCrunch / 10h
Flock said around 3% of its law enforcement customers do not use multi-factor authentication, potentially leaving dozens of law enforcement agency accounts open to compromise and improper access.





Online porn showing choking to be made illegal, government says
38BBC News / 10h
Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.





Studio Ghibli and other Japanese publishers want OpenAI to stop training on their work
23TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI's approach to working with copyrighted content is to ask forgiveness, not permission.





'Update and Shut Down' Actually Restarts Your PC (but a Fix Is Coming)
Lifehacker / 11h
Computers are supposed to be unambiguous. When you click a function, that function is supposed to do what it says it does. So, when you click "Update and shut down" on your PC, you assume your PC will install any available updates, then shut down. Simple. As you might expect from this headline, that isn't actually the case. For some reason, when you choose "Update and shut down," Windows only lis





Locket’s social app is picking up steam with Gen Alpha
TechCrunch / 11h
Locket's social app is using iOS Live Activities to reach Gen Alpha via the iPhone Lock Screen.





Altman and Nadella need more power for AI, but they’re not sure how much
TechCrunch / 11h
The CEOs of OpenAI and Microsoft are betting that AI will continue to consume more electricity, but they're not sure how much. That could leave some investors holding the bag.





Last-minute strategies for earning IHG One Rewards elite status
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
As the end of the year approaches, you may wonder how you'll earn your desired level of elite status with IHG One Rewards . This guide will discuss strategies for earning IHG elite status before the end of the year, including methods to accumulate more qualifying nights or points. IHG elite status overview Here are the current IHG One Rewards elite tiers and the requirements for each: Silver Elit





Hackers love when you reuse passwords—here’s why it’s so dangerous
How-To Geek / 11h
Coming up with and remembering endless passwords is the bane of my existence, and the fact you're reading this on the internet mens you probably don't like it either.





Microsoft Edge just fixed a big passkey problem
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft Edge has finally released passkey saving and syncing across Windows desktop devices using the Microsoft Password Manager. This fixed a major hurdle in the shift away from traditional passwords because things were complicated before.





Sam Altman Loses His Cool When Asked About OpenAI’s Minuscule Revenue
Futurism / 11h
OpenAI is planning to spend an exorbitant amount of money building out AI infrastructure, as it continues trying to achieve artificial general intelligence through sheer computational scale. That’s despite its revenue lagging far behind its enormous spending spree, with recently released Microsoft earnings suggesting that the Sam Altman-led company lost a whopping $11.5 billion last quarter . Eve





American Airlines Fired Two Flight Attendants — And The Union Made Them Do It
28View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines has fired two flight attendants — at their union’s insistence. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants reported both crewmembers for unpaid dues, triggering mandatory termination under its own contract. Continue reading ...





EcoFlow power stations keep breaking from software bugs
How-To Geek / 11h
EcoFlow's power stations are a popular choice for anyone interested in battery backups and solar charging. However, the company has faced several technical issues lately that break core features, which is a problem for products purchased primarily as backups.





Rian Johnson Guessed Daniel Craig’s ‘Star Wars’ Cameo Before Anyone Else Could
Gizmodo / 11h
The 'Last Jedi' director managed to nail that *someone* special was suited up as a Stormtrooper when seeing early dailies from 'The Force Awakens.'





The IQAir Atem X wouldn't look out of place in the MoMA, but is one of the most efficient air purifiers I've tested
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
It's hard to believe that something so beautiful can be so functional and efficient.





Why You Shouldn't Buy Soulja Boy’s ‘AI Smart Glasses’
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Promising to "level up your vision," rapper/entrepreneur Soulja Boy recently launched a pair of so-called "AI Smart Glasses." For $64.50, you can own a pair that offers "hands-free music control, live performance enhancements, and seamless social media connectivity." And if a stylish, inexpensive pair of AI smart glasses for $64.50 sounds too good





Apple’s App Store gets a new web interface
TechCrunch / 11h
Before this update, users could see individual pages for apps on the web, but there was no way to browse within the App Store.





Nvidia H100 is in Space on Starcloud-1
Next Big Future / 11h
The Starcloud-1 satellite launched this Sunday and has successfully separated from the SpaceX rocket that brought it to orbit. About the size of a small refrigerator, the 60kg satellite features the first Nvidia H100 GPU in space. StarCloud CEO Philip Johnston said Starcloud was founded only 21 months ago and this satellite hosts the first ... Read more





How an ex-L3 Harris Trenchant boss stole and sold cyber exploits to Russia
TechCrunch / 11h
Peter Williams sold eight exploits to a Russian zero-day broker by smuggling them from his employer’s highly secured air-gapped network. A court document, plus exclusive reporting by TechCrunch and interviews with former Trenchant staff, explains how Williams pulled off the heist of hacking tools.





iOS 26 Lets You Turn Off Liquid Glass (for Real, This Time). Here’s How.
Gizmodo / 12h
You can shatter the hopes and dreams of Apple's Liquid Glass redesign with a few taps.





iOS 26.1 has landed – these are the 5 biggest new features for your iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
iOS 26.1 is available now and it has a handful of useful new features that are worth knowing about.





Real humans don’t stream Drake songs 23 hours a day, rapper suing Spotify says
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Spotify profits off fake Drake streams that rob other artists of perhaps hundreds of millions in revenue shares, a lawsuit filed Sunday alleged—hoping to force Spotify to reimburse every artist impacted. The lawsuit was filed by an American rapper known as RBX, who may be best known for cameos on two of the 1990s’ biggest hip-hop records, Dr. Dre’s The Chronic and Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyl e. The pr





Lambda inks multibillion-dollar AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
TechCrunch / 12h
This deal was announced just hours after Microsoft announced a $9.7 billion deal with Australian data center company IREN.





Trump Can’t Explain Why He Pardoned Crypto CEO Who Did Huge Financial Favors for Him
Futurism / 12h
Eleven days ago, president Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao , whose crypto exchange facilitated a multibillion-dollar deal involving the Trump family’s own World Liberty Financial. Just hours later, he told a reporter that he didn’t know why the White House had decided to pardon Zhao, highlighting what MSNBC is calling a “brazenly corrupt pardon.” “I don’t know,” he said blunt





We Wish This ‘100 Nights of Hero’ Trailer Was Even More Fantastical
Gizmodo / 12h
Emma Corrin, Maika Monroe, Nicholas Galitzine, and Charlie XCX star in the December 5 release.





I tested Acer’s new affordable laptop and was surprised at how fast it was – but it’s not the best for entertainment
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Acer Aspire Go 15 aims high with a low price – but is it actually good value?





Hate Windows 11? Just make sure you aren't falling for fake download sites hosting upgrade dodgy bypass tools
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Windows 11 bypass tools like Flyoobe are being copied to trick unsuspecting users.





5 great free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex and more this week (November 3)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
From understated coming-of-age dramas to Oscar-winning Westerns, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.





I Test Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers, and These Are the Prices You Should Look Out for on Black Friday
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The big shopping outlets are gearing up for another Black Friday sale season, and we’ll be on top of all those deals . In particular, I’ll be looking out for deals on fitness gear including fitness trackers and smartwatches, so let me give you a preview of what I’m expecting—and hoping—to see. My predictions here are based on what sales we’ve seen





Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: Amazing Hotel, I Didn’t Want To Leave!!!
23One Mile at a Time / 12h
We recently saw the opening of the new Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, located at the very top of the Merdeka 118 building, which is the tallest hotel in all of Asia-Pacific (by my math, it’s the world’s second highest hotel ). This is easily my favorite Hyatt property I’ve ever stayed at, as there’s just so much to love about this hotel, from the design, to the height, to the amenities, to the food and





Physicists Decode Particle Dance That ‘Kills’ Electrical Conductivity
Gizmodo / 13h
Physicists finally identified why some quantum materials seemingly lose their electrical conductivity for no reason.