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Ofcom outlines ways social media can verify ages of users
BBC News / 31min
Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 29, 2026
Mashable / 53min
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for fans of abbreviations. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each new se
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 29, 2026
Mashable / 53min
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cove
Hurdle hints and answers for October 29, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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
FADU wants to take the CPU out of AI storage by putting the file system inside the SSD, but the proof won't arrive until 2027
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
FADU's File-Semantic SSD runs path lookup, permission checks, and file-to-flash mapping in firmware instead of on the host NFSv3 requests ride inside standard NVMe commands, so GPUs, DPUs, and remote clients can reach files without requiring a host file system Its headline 460,000 ops/s result came from a PCIe 5.0 host, with PCIe 6.0 results promised by Q1 2027 South Korean controller designer FA
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 29, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The full Moon may be behind us, but there's still plenty of lunar activity to look forward to as October draws to a close. What is today's Moon phase? As of Thursday, Oct. 29, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase, with 87% of its surface visible. Tonight, without the use of visual aids you should be able to spot the Tycho Crater, Copernicus Crater, and
Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records
Wired / 2h
Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.
Claudes new smart reports tell bosses when workers are off-topic
Mashable / 2h
Anthropic has announced new Claude reporting tools, allowing employers to see exactly how and why their employees are using the AI tool. Smart reports are available now for users on paid Claude Enterprise plans, and can be enabled in an organisation's settings. SEE ALSO: Anthropic sued for allegedly training Claude on Elvis Presley's music Announced on Wednesday , Claude's smart reports feature p
Tesla vs Waymo – No Contest
Next Big Future / 3h
Tesla robotaxi has passed Waymo in driverless miles in Austin. Elon’s reaction was that it was never a real contest. Here are the numbers. Robotaxi Tracker has Tesla at about 438,000 driverless miles a week in Austin, against about 406,000 for Waymo (LIVE). Waymo’s figure is its Q2 2026 weekly average, because Waymo reports about ... Read more
Microsoft Posts Record Revenue Despite Employee Buyout Offers
Gizmodo / 3h
It may be the only hyperscaler left with positive free cash flow.
Starlink users heavily surveilled by alleged Israeli spy firm — company served ads to geolocate users and spy on browsers and apps
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Latest from TechRadar / 3h
An Israeli company is alleged to have launched a spy campaign using malicious ads targeting Starlink users The ads do not have to be clicked on, just served to the user to begin collecting data The ads were served to Starlink users across more than 100 countries An alleged Israeli spy firm has been spotted snooping on Starlink users on an industrial scale by a digital defense firm. These are the
Want a free Nintendo Switch 2? Upgrade your phone to the Google Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL at JB Hi-Fi and it’s yours
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Nintendo officially increased the price of its Switch 2 console in September from AU$699.95 to AU$769.95 due to “various market conditions”, no doubt caused by increasing component costs driven by AI-driven shortages. If you missed out before the price increased, and now feel the new price has put you off from buying a Switch 2, I don’t blame you — but if you also happen to be in the market for a
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love the cold. 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 hints and tips
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you belive in magic. 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 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a mechanic. 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 hi
xTool X1 laser cutter & engraver review
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The xTool X1 might initially look like another large, enclosed laser engraver, but it wasn't long into my months-long test of the X1, to realise it's something far more ambitious. Essentially, xTool has brought years of laser engraving development together into a single, expandable manufacturing platform, making the X1 one of the most versatile machines I’ve ever reviewed. This is not the first m
Google’s Flashy New Model Gets Outshone By Its Financial Troubles
Gizmodo / 4h
Google's "strongest" model so far did not distract from the $3 billion free cash flow drop.
Nvidia wants to turn old nuclear power plants into huge AI data centers — but says it draws the line at turning them back on
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Nvidia wants to turn Germany's retired nuclear sites into AI data centers Germany's nuclear shutdown leaves dozens of former power stations awaiting dismantling Nvidia and PreussenElektra are investigating new uses for Germany's retired nuclear facilities Nvidia has agreed to examine whether shuttered German reactor sites could become computing hubs, though the company rules out restarting any id
Hisense XR10 review: a pricy powerhouse projector with huge dynamic range in both the light and dark
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Hisense XR10: One-minute review The Hisense XR10 offers powerful projection that you can put all over the room and still get squared away. That’s thanks to extensive optical adjustments that include incredible zoom range and lens shift. Hisense definitely cranked up the elegance this year. The Hisense XR10 is loaded up with blazing RGB lasers that give it stunning brightness and color, while an a
Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
BBC News / 5h
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
New York Knicks slammed after offering employees NBA championship rings in what turned out to be a phishing test
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Knicks employees expecting free championship rings received mandatory cybersecurity training instead A fake championship ring offer exposed employees to an internal phishing test Madison Square Garden admitted that using championship jewellery as bait was inappropriate The New York Knicks have faced criticism after sending employees an email promising complimentary NBA championship rings that tur
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #1739)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 28 (game #1738) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is stil
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #1236)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 28 (game #1235) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 29 (game #970)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 28 (game #969) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of
SteelSeries Sensei Pro Mini review: small in size, big in performance
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
SteelSeries Sensei Pro Mini: Review The Sensei Pro Mini brings pro-grade wireless performance to those who prefer less of a handful, thanks to its state-of-the-art polling technology and ceaseless power. It has the same symmetrical shape as its larger sibling but on a smaller scale. Its size should prove suitable for those with smaller hands, allowing them to get a secure grip around the entire u
This 3D print is designed to get destroyed, and it’s the most useful thing I make
How-To Geek / 6h
I bought my first 3D printer expecting to make toys, gadgets, and the occasional product prototype. Instead, one of my most useful prints is simply a plastic clamp whose whole job is to get chewed up by my CNC bit. Plastic clamps save my bits when a cut goes wrong, but buying injection-molded ones over and over got old fast. Now I print them for pennies a dozen at a time.
Maybe ‘VisionQuest’ Really Can Reach What It’s Trying to Grasp
Gizmodo / 6h
Episodes five and six challenge our preconceptions about Marvel TV shows—in a good way.
Xreal Aura: Preorders open for smart glasses powered by Google Android XR
Mashable / 6h
The Xreal Aura , spatial computing glasses made in partnership with Google for the Android XR platform, are now available to order. We first learned about these XR glasses at Google I/O 2026 , and early adopters can finally try them in a matter of weeks. The futuristic XR device combines elements of augmented reality and virtual reality in a pair of smart glasses. They're the first wired smart gl
How did we get here? The evolution of MLB broadcasts
Mashable / 6h
How did baseball broadcasts get like this? Over 40 camera angles, shots change every couple of seconds, pitch speeds, exit velocity, spin rate, launch angle, and ads everywhere you look. I went back through the archives of Major League Baseball to see how we got here, starting with the very first World Series in 1903. Read more about the World Series: Brewers vs. Rays: How to watch the 2026 World
One step closer to the Terminator? Experts reveal robot with 'real muscles' strong enough to jump, swim and grasp
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Laboratory-grown muscle tissue has been developed to improve robot dexterity and motion Researchers working at ETH Zurich have demonstrated tissue-based muscle actuators that flex The actuators enable small robots to jump and swim, as well as walk and grasp Flesh-covered robots that can walk, jump, swim and move among us may be closer than we think. Researchers working out of ETH Zurich have been
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
United Launch Alliance announced Wednesday it plans to return its Vulcan rocket to service on November 13, nine months after a solid rocket booster anomaly threw the company's 2026 launch schedule into oblivion. The return-to-flight mission will launch 40 satellites for the Amazon Leo broadband constellation, the first of 38 Vulcan flights Amazon has booked to deploy the bulk of its network. The
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The European Union plans to create the first subsea Internet cable directly connecting Europe to Greenland. The Pan-Arctic Cable project could also extend to Canada and eventually link with Japan and South Korea, notably bypassing the United States. The Pan-Arctic Cable is described as a European Union flagship project in a European Commission joint communication published on October 20, 2026. Th
Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has unilaterally passed a rule that will allow specialty pharmacies to sell six specific peptide drugs, overruling scientists at the Food and Drug Administration. The peptides are popular among members of Kennedy's Make America Health Again movement and many prominent MAHA figures and Kennedy allies sell them. Kennedy said he uses some of the peptid
Likely 40 Tesla Robotaxi in Each of Houston, Tampa, Miami and Orlando
Next Big Future / 7h
Florida and the artifact of low sampling of robotaxi rides. Instead of 38 Tesla robotaxi in Florida it is likely 75 to 140. Houston, Tampa, Miami and Orlando should have about the same number of Tesla robotaxi. They had similar geofence size (until Houston expanded) and were giving similar rides and miles each week. I ... Read more
Upwind raises $400M after walking away from Datadog acquisition offer
TechCrunch / 7h
The cloud security startup raised a Series C at a $3.8B valuation, instead of selling itself for the same price.
FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones
Engadget / 7h
The agency will vote next month on relaxing its long-standing opposition to jammers.
Sony Bravia Theater Trio review: enormous immersive sound for any screen size or room shape
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Sony Bravia Theater Trio (HT-A8) review The Sony Bravia Theater Trio is hard to define, but easy to love. Hard to define because its three-speaker (Trio, geddit?) package doesn’t feel quite like either a soundbar or a home theatre separates system; easy to love because it sounds amazing. Sony’s own story of how the Trio came to be states that it was borne from frustration in its audio department
Here's how I added the Pixel 11's most exclusive feature to my Pixel 8a
How-To Geek / 7h
Of all the Pixel 11's new features, Rambler voice typing is the one that will benefit the most people, even if they never realize that it's there. But does Rambler actually require a new phone? I forced it onto my Pixel 8a to see how well it can work on an older device, and I was impressed by the results.
The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal
Wired / 7h
The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
TechCrunch / 7h
Prepare to cough up around $14,549 if you want the new touchscreen MacBook Pro to have every upgrade.
I put NFC tags on my appliances so I could stop searching for their manuals
How-To Geek / 8h
I have a lot of appliance manuals that I've collected over the years. They rarely need looking at, but when they do, finding the right manual can be a chore. I decided to stick NFC tags to my appliances so that I could access their manuals more easily.
10 Hacks Every Fitbit Edge User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Fitbit Edge really hits a sweet spot for anyone who wants a minimalist fitness tracker but still wants a screen to tell the time and display workout data. Here are my tips on how to get the most out of it, including hidden features and surprising ways to use the device. Google Fitbit Edge - Activity Tracker - Pyrite/Olive - Small & Large Band
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
BBC News / 8h
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI hit with multi-million dollar fine for building Mississippi data centers without the right permits
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Mississippi regulators say three SpaceXAI sites began work without required stormwater permits SpaceXAI could face $6.1 million in penalties across three Mississippi sites State officials are seeking daily penalties of up to $25,000 Elon Musk's SpaceXAI faces potential penalties reaching $6.1 million after Mississippi regulators identified alleged construction permit violations involving three da
Expert Judgement Can Be Easily Hacked by AI, Anthropic Study Finds
Gizmodo / 8h
In a recent study, 86% of participants followed Claude’s advice—but only a small fraction acknowledged the agent had played a role in their decision-making process.
Who Is the Touchscreen MacBook for, Exactly?
Gizmodo / 8h
Were you asking for this? Was anyone?
Turn up your playlist without tuning out the world thanks to these $90 Sony earbuds
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : Upgrade your listening method with these comfortable new, open-box Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbuds , on sale now for just $89.99 (reg. $229.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbuds White (Open Box) $89.99 $229.99 Save $140 Whether you’re on a walk, working at your desk, or just tackling chores around your house, earbuds make it all a litt
Meta launches Waddle World, a Tamagotchi-style AI journal
Mashable / 8h
Meta has yet another cute little creature it would like you to get to know. The company's new app, Waddle World, combines a Tamagotchi-style virtual pet with AI-assisted journaling . Available on iOS and Android only in the Philippines for now, the free app lets adults hatch a 16-bit pixelated pet, feed it, play mini-games , and tell it about their day. Meta's App Store listing calls it "a daily
OpenAI launching election war room
Mashable / 8h
A group of select OpenAI employees will spend Nov. 3 in the AI giant's new midterm election "war room," tasked with monitoring ChatGPT's role in the political machine. The company announced, via Politico, that it would convene its own Election Operations Center ahead of next week's nationwide elections with the express task of spotting potential misuse of its AI models. SEE ALSO: NY governor sign
Huawei FreeBuds Neo review: tiny, fun earbuds only let down by the software situation
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Huawei FreeBuds Neo: Two-minute review Storied Chinese company Huawei may still be struggling to win friends in the phone and tablet worlds, with its lack of access to the Play Store still making the company's hand-held products impossible to recommend, but the brand's been a surprisingly reliable maker of admirable earbuds. We gave the Huawei FreeBuds 5 Pro a perfect score earlier this year, and
Why the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro is my Fitness Device of the Year award winner
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Garmin Fenix 9 Pro is Garmin's latest — and greatest — watch. The Fenix series always occupies a flagship position in Garmin's lineup: while the company does make more expensive watches, most of those are specialist pieces of gear, such as the Tactix for soldiers, the Descent for professional divers, and the Marq series as an ultra-premium option for fashion-forward Garmin users. The Garmin F
Netflix is bringing these horror movies right in time for your Halloween watch party
How-To Geek / 8h
Halloween is the perfect excuse to revisit some horror favorites, and Netflix has a few additions that fit the season. From supernatural scares and gory survival thrillers to creature features and classic slashers, the platform hosts a variety of titles you can pick from.
Microsoft just shared Azure’s actual revenue in dollars: $33.2 billion
TechCrunch / 8h
Microsoft has never disclosed Azure's quarterly revenue in dollars. But for the first time, we can see just how close it is getting to besting the biggest competitor in the market, AWS.
Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
TechCrunch / 8h
The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.
From Starbucks to Uber: Airline and hotel partnerships that earn points and miles
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Flights, hotel stays and credit card spending aren't the only ways to earn points and miles with your favorite brands. In actuality, there are tons of partnerships between airlines, hotels and other brands that enable you to earn additional rewards on purchases you're already making. The best part? Leveraging these partnerships is completely free, and it only takes a few minutes to become a rewar
Expedia just announced a slew of new travel features — here are the ones worth knowing about
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Expedia Group, the parent company behind Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, just announced 30 new or enhanced features to help with everything "from planning and booking to payment and support," according to a statement from the company. New features include easier ways to pay, AI-focused search features and tools to help put together travel itineraries. The new features come on the heels of other rec
Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI
TechCrunch / 8h
Microsoft said it made $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ending September 30. It underscores the still-enormous financial dependency of the partnership.
The Hinge on Apple’s Constantly Breaking New Foldable iPhone Was “Built With AI”
Futurism / 8h
The success of Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo hinged on its, well, hinge. But sadly for the multi trillion dollar company, some of the larger, inner screens on its $2,000-plus devices are already cracking , and early postmortems point to their faulty hinge design. In light of that fiasco, now feels like a good time to bring up how the hinge was designed: with the help of AI. Here’s what Johny Sro
MacBook Pro OLED brings Dynamic Island to Macs for the first time
Mashable / 8h
Wednesday marked the apex of Apple's "Pro and Tell" week of announcements with the unveiling of the new touch-enabled MacBook Pro . It turns out a touchscreen isn't the only thing this new laptop has in common with iPhones . Tucked away in the lengthy announcement press release for the "PROLED" MacBook Pro is the reveal that this new laptop feautres a Dynamic Island module, just like modern iPhon
TikTok taps food creators for its new Must Eat restaurant guide
Mashable / 8h
TikTok already helps decide which restaurants get people lining up outside. Now, it wants to help users sort through those recommendations and, in some cases, book a table. The company announced Must Eat on Wednesday, Oct. 28, a restaurant guide launching in the areas around New York City, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing on more than 40 million posts , reviews, and comments,
These 6 mistakes can turn Pi-hole into the least secure part of your home network
How-To Geek / 8h
Pi-hole is one of my favorite services that solves an everyday problem without requiring expensive hardware. Install it on a Raspberry Pi, configure your devices to use it for DNS, and you can block unwanted domains while monitoring DNS activity across your network.
Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record- breaking revenue in a row
TechCrunch / 9h
Whatever the future of AI might be, the current situation is still very good for Microsoft. The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% increase over the year-ago quarter.
After 20 Years, ‘Bleach’ Has Come to an Elegant, Exhausting, Fitting Finale
Gizmodo / 9h
Pierrot Films' bombastic adaptation brings the coolest member of the anime Big Three to a close with all the style, spectacle, and beautifully exhausting excess that made it a shonen phenomenon.
DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro data removal service review
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Staying safe online is as imperative as ever, especially since AI has inadvertently increased the volume of cyber attacks. Good online safety leans more on preventing attacks from happening in the first place than on countering them, and certain tools help you do that. DuckDuckGo is most famous for its privacy-focused search engine and browser ( we've reviewed it here ), but it also provides othe
Ugh: Alaska Airlines Will Fly 8 Hours From Anchorage To Tokyo On A 737 MAX
View from the Wing / 9h
Alaska Airlines is going to fly a Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Anchorage to Tokyo. The flight is scheduled for 8 hours and 15 minutes, and even passengers buying first class will spend the trip in a mediocre recliner.
4 Photoshop plugins so essential they should be built-in
How-To Geek / 9h
Beyond frequent updates and native integrations with some AI tools that reduce busywork, Photoshop's easy access to thousands of third-party plugins is another reason why it still manages to maintain its spot as the industry standard.
This Is What the GOP’s Final Midterms Push Looks Like
Wired / 9h
Republicans are spending their time and money on Senate races in historically red states—a sign they’re more nervous than ever as Election Day looms.
Alphabet’s Revenue Rises 25% as Profit Falls
NYT > Technology / 9h
The company has been spending relentlessly to build A.I. and said it would increase those investments next year. Profit dropped because of changes to the value of its investments.
Creating AI value with enterprise context
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Across a business, any number of AI platforms, systems, and tools may be at work simultaneously—for example, AI-powered customer platforms, conversational assistants, and workflow and process automation tools. Each one is sophisticated, advanced, and quick to respond. But, when set to work, the outcomes and actions that emerge may be wrong, confused, or lacking a proper understanding of the busin
8 types of credit cards and what each is best for
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
A credit card can help you earn cash back, collect travel rewards, separate business expenses or build credit. But these categories often overlap: A cobranded card can also be a travel rewards card, while a business or student card may earn cash back. Understanding the differences can make it easier to choose the best credit card for your needs. Here are eight common types of credit cards, how th
Meta’s Leaning Into Tamagotchis Because It Knows You’re a Sucker for Engagement
Gizmodo / 9h
Same old tactics, new cute face.
Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending
NYT > Technology / 9h
The company’s free cash flow stayed positive in the last quarter even as it spent $45.2 billion on capital expenses like data centers and offered to pay workers to leave.
Take on any job with $370 off DeWalt's 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit
How-To Geek / 9h
Having the right power tools helps you work faster and more efficiently, so you can meet your deadlines. They aren't cheap, but price won't be a limiting factor when you get 41% off the DeWalt 20-Volt Max 6-Tool Cordless Combo Kit and save $370.
Most Servers on the Planet Are Vulnerable to This Firmware Code-Execution Flaw
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Wired / 9h
The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.
Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Trump administration is trying to stop Utah from enforcing its gambling ban against Kalshi, making Utah the 10th state sued by the US government agency that regulates prediction markets. Utah, which prohibits gambling, sued Kalshi in a state court last week. Utah's lawsuit seeks an order prohibiting Kalshi from offering bets on sports, elections, politics, and other events. “Kalshi runs an on
The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The private space tourism era looked so very promising five years ago. Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic had begun flying customers—real people with zero space experience—on suborbital missions. And at about the same time, private citizens were going to orbit for days at a time aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon. But that was then. Consider the state of play today: It has been 10 months since Blue Origin'
Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
LOS ANGELES—For about five minutes on an extremely crowded showroom floor, I got to take pictures of the new MacBook Pro and test out some of its new features. First impressions: It's not as much of a departure from the previous design as I expected, but the outstanding OLED display steals the show regardless. The first thing I noticed was that it's lighter. My daily driver is a 14-inch MacBook P
Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model that you can't use
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
It's almost like Google's got something to prove after taking a break from releasing new frontier AI models earlier this year. Just two weeks after rolling out Gemini 4 Argon , Google has announced Gemini 4 Carbon . This isn't the Flash model equivalent we've been waiting for but, rather, is an improvement on Argon, and like that model, Google is working on a staged release that could take a whil
Apple's PROLED XDR Display has a cringy name but incredible specs
Engadget / 9h
With all the fuss about Apple finally releasing a touchscreen MacBook Pro, you may have forgotten about the OLED part.
TikTok is on the hunt for a huge compute capacity upgrade — so is it replacing Oracle, or just exploring its options?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
TikTok could require 4 gigawatts of computing capacity by the early 2030s Oracle remains TikTok's primary American cloud provider despite expansion plans TikTok's growing AI ambitions could increase demand for computing infrastructure A potential requirement for 4 gigawatts of computing power has prompted TikTok's American business to investigate additional infrastructure arrangements beyond its
SpaceX Competitor Knows What It Will Take to Compete
Next Big Future / 10h
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5 Google Maps companion apps that fill its biggest gaps
How-To Geek / 10h
Getting to my destination using Google Maps is only half the job. I still need to find parking, track fuel expenses, and decide which stops are worth making on a road trip.
The Kindle Click Is the One Accessory Readers Have Been Waiting For
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Kindle is the world's most ubiquitous e-reader, but that's not the same as being the best. Don't get me wrong: Amazon deserves a large share of the credit for bringing e-books into the mainstream, and over the years, the Kindle has consistently offered a top-tier user experience, thanks to both generally good hardware and its integration into
Your HDR movies have a subtitle problem
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're like me, you like to have subtitles on when you're watching movies and shows. One reason is because I watch quite a lot of foreign-language content, like anime, and the other is that no one can hear anything the actors are saying anymore, thanks to modern audio mixing.
iPad mini OLED Hands-On: A Delectable Cupcake of a Tablet
Gizmodo / 10h
Apple's new tiny tablet is better than it ever was, and you can thank that pretty screen.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
thegroovyarchives : Advertisement + Article for the premiere of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown From the October 22nd-28th, 1966 issue of TV Guide (via: archive.org )
Rubin Observatory Spots Possible Dwarf Planet Beyond Pluto—the Biggest in 20 Years
Gizmodo / 10h
The distant, icy celestial body could be our solar system's sixth dwarf planet.
Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers—Including Undercover ICE Agents
Wired / 10h
The leaked records include the locations of ICE and CBP facilities, workers’ cell phone numbers, and the members of groups tied to wiretap programs, Palantir software, and xAI’s Grok chatbot.
What's the tech inside the touchscreen MacBook Pro's 'PROLED XDR' screen? We explain all
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple has unveiled its first OLED MacBook Pro laptops , and that means we've got a new bit of display branding: PROLED XDR. You can have the laptop in 14-inch or 16-inch variants, pre-orders are open now for shipping on or after the 6th of November — and we've gone hands-on with them. Literally, because they're also the first touchscreen Macs. The name 'PROLED XDR' is a new piece of jargon that A
Here's how I replicated 3 of the Googlebook's best features on a $60 Linux laptop
How-To Geek / 10h
Googlebook's clumsy launch made me wish that I wasn't a product reviewer. I had to spend two weeks using a laptop with what felt like an unfinished operating system (cue the world's smallest violin), and throughout the entire process, I just kept thinking how nice it would be if Google had taken all of its biggest Googlebook features and slapped them on a mainline Linux distro instead of trying t
Hacker stole personnel data about thousands of Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents
3 TTPs•
TechCrunch / 10h
A hacker obtained personally identifiable information about more than 40,000 Homeland Security staffers, which has since been published online.
‘The Last Jedi’ Director Launches a New Camera App for iPhone (Because He’s a Good Guy)
Gizmodo / 10h
Rian Johnson's new app uses the same image processing he has refined on his movies.
Five Hacks Every Suunto Race 3S User Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Suunto's new Race 3S is a lightweight, premium racing watch—but at a retail price of $599 , it's a steep climb from the Race S, which is regularly on sale for $299 . Still, there are certainly some major upgrades: The battery holds 46% more than the Race S's, and it's good for up to 38 hours of dual-band GPS; storage is double the Race S's, at 64G
Meta weighs delaying 'alarming' new business terms as backlash grows
Engadget / 10h
The company says it won't make "policy changes" until it consults with publishers.
Top AI Safety Researcher Says He’s Stopped Saving for Retirement Because He’s So Sure We’re All Going to Die
Futurism / 10h
In the troubling view of machine learning researcher Nate Soares, AI is more likely than not to wipe out humanity within the next decade. At least, that’s what Soares said during a recent episode of the Atlantic ’s podcast “The Most Interesting Thing in AI.” During the taping, the AI researcher and president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute even said that he’s so confident in the co
LiberNovo Maxis review: A clever and comfortable office chair for big and tall users
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
What you need to know Engineered for users 5'10" to 6'7" Reinforced frame with weight load up to 399 lbs Motorized lumbar support and bionic FlexFit backrest Built-in fan and OmniStretch massager Controlled recline with Dynamic Support I get it. Most people won’t need the LiberNovo Maxis. Most people will see the price, baulk, and close the website. It’s expensive, its headline features run on a
MacBoook Pro With PROLED XDR Display Hands-On: What Happens When Apple Defies Convention
Gizmodo / 10h
Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro is more than a mere screen upgrade. It may help Apple reach Macs' full potential.
The PlayStation 5 just might be Sony's final Blu-Ray player
Engadget / 10h
Between Sony's plan to end PlayStation disc production and discontinuing its Blu-ray players, the future looks grim for physical media.
There Are 15,000 Ant Species on Earth. Blame the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs
Gizmodo / 10h
Our planet is covered in ants. Researchers now say their ascendance escalated 66 million years ago, powered by retrovirus-like “jumping genes.”
Apple's Touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here, and yes, touching a MacBook screen feels totally and wonderfully natural
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Confirming one of Apple's worst-kept secrets, Apple finally unveiled its first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro in 14-inch and 16-inch models on Wednesday, October 28, in Los Angeles. The news comes just days after Apple unveiled M6-class MacBook Pros . Notably, the new PROLED touchscreen laptops are running M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple silicon. Apple CEO John Ternus didn't waste much time on stage, quick
This is the 3D-printable “lie detector” I use before trusting a new spool of filament
How-To Geek / 10h
When you look at a roll of 3D printing filament you've never seen before, it comes with a lot of on-paper information. You know the primary materials, roughly what additives are in them, and the recommended temperatures and settings.
Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its new frontier AI model
Mashable / 11h
Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, a new frontier AI model that arrives just two weeks after Gemini 4 Argon reached the Gemini app. In a blog post published Oct. 28 , Koray Kavukcuoglu, SVP at Google DeepMind, the company’s frontier AI lab, called Carbon Google’s strongest model yet. (Kavukcuoglu is leading Google DeepMind now that former CEO Demis Hassabis has stepped aside.) The post points to c
Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying
TechCrunch / 11h
The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO.
10 Fun and Quirky iPhone Duo Apps Worth Checking Out
Lifehacker / 11h
The launch of the iPhone Duo marks the first time that Apple has fundamentally changed the form factor of the iPhone. This is an exciting development because, among other reasons, it allows app developers to get even more creative. If you have an iPhone Duo, plan to get one, or if you're just interested in creative app interfaces, then you should take a look at these apps. Turn the iPhone Duo int
OpenAI now lets you text your Dot agent
Engadget / 11h
The feature works with both iMessage and RCS messaging.
Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
BBC News / 11h
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
Amazon warns engineers just using more AI doesn't make them more productive, says they should avoid tokenmaxxing
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon urges developers not to blindly focus on AI tool usage The era of the "Renaissance Developer" using all kinds of AI is here It also urges workers to shun tokenmaxxing, and focus on building a deeper connection with customers Amazon has told its engineers to look beyond simply using AI to ensure their work gets done, and focus instead on the results of their labor. In a memo sent to its wor
Thank God, Touchscreen macOS Isn’t Remotely Close to Windows 8
Gizmodo / 11h
One was a terrible OS redesigned for touch from the ground up and the other is simply familiar.
Wiz’s CTO on PHP2Shell and the coming ‘vulnpocalypse’
TechCrunch / 11h
The PHP scare may have faded from your feed, but the cleanup is far from over. Last week, two critical bugs in the open source language behind roughly 70% of websites left organizations scrambling to fix their systems, with some taking sites offline until the vulnerabilities could be patched. According to researchers who found the […]
Engadget is hiring writers!
Engadget / 11h
We're looking for freelance journalists who know their way around a tech blog.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Accused Of Using Free Flights To Scam A 75-Year-Old Out Of $25,000
View from the Wing / 11h
An American Airlines flight attendant reportedly used her free travel benefits to fly to Florida as part of a scam that took more than $25,000 from a 75-year-old woman. Police say she visited the victim's home, obtained an authorized user account on the woman's Apple credit card account, and used the money for Apple products and Uber Eats.
I almost traded my Pixel Watch for a Galaxy Watch, but Google changed my mind with these 3 new features
How-To Geek / 11h
Switching to a rival smartwatch is always tempting when a new model lands. Google’s recent updates make it easier to justify staying put. Three of its newest additions, spanning health tracking, on-device AI, and GPS, change what a Pixel Watch can do day to day.
The New M6 MacBook Pro Has a Serious Price Problem
Wired / 11h
For $1,999, you could own an M6 Mac Mini and an M5 MacBook Air instead, both of which are on sale right now.
Heres how much a maxed-out touchscreen MacBook Pro will cost you
Mashable / 11h
The touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here – and it's pricey. On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its first-ever touchscreen laptop, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display . The starting price for the 14-inch model powered by the M5 Pro chip with 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage is $2,899. While that's quite costly, remember, that's just the base model for the device. Looking to completely max out al
Elon Musk-Linked Startup Says Its AI Agents Hacked Anthropic in Just Hours
Futurism / 11h
A months-old cybersecurity startup that was founded by former members of Elon Musk’s disbanded Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims it has hacked the internal systems of frontier AI lab Anthropic. As the Washington Post reports , the startup called Cathedral says its AI agents exploited vulnerabilities in business software to access meeting transcripts, details about salaries, job of
If You Loved 'East of Eden,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the best things about truly great stories is how they can be endlessly adapted and reinterpreted. John Steinbeck published “East of Eden” in 1952, and each time it’s adapted to a screen, it looks a little different. Netflix’s try at this huge, complex story offers up some searing performances, especially from Florence Pugh as the notorious
Frontier reports major airfare surge as high jet fuel costs pinch consumers
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
These days, even flying on a budget airline won't save you from airfare sticker shock. Frontier Airlines just revealed how much its ticket prices have surged in recent months. Between July and September, Frontier passengers paid about 71% more in base fares than they did a year prior, according to a quarterly filing. That came as the global airline sector continued to battle sky-high jet fuel cos
Sony's new see-through DualSense controllers let you game like its 1999
Engadget / 11h
The company is also releasing matching PS5 console covers.
These Transparent PS5 Controllers Might Just Distract You From the Death of Discs
Gizmodo / 11h
Pay no attention to that pesky other thing that's going on over at Sony.
I Put a Bunch of AI Agents in Charge of a Fantasy Soccer Team. They’re Not Better Than Humans—Yet
Wired / 11h
To experiment with AI’s predictive skills, I let Codex loose on a fantasy team. It tried to bench Erling Haaland at first, but it soon learned the error of its ways.
Scoop: American Airlines Is Reopening Its Exclusive LAX Dining Room Next Week After 6 Years—Here’s How To Get In
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines is reopening its Flagship Dining inside the business class lounge at LAX next week, a spokesperson confirms to me. What was First Class Dining has been closed since March 2020, and when it returns, qualifying American business class passengers will be able to use it with their tickets, and there are other paths to entry too.
The Intel N100 isn't the homelab bargain it used to be, but you have better options
How-To Geek / 12h
Intel's N100 and similar ultra-low-power CPUs used to be the go-to recommendation for homelab beginners who wanted a PC that sips power while still seamlessly handling numerous basic self-hosted services.
I use this Raspberry Pi accessory more than I use the Pi itself
How-To Geek / 12h
The Raspberry Pi is a fun little computer, but I have a habit of collecting accessories that turn out to be more useful than the device they were designed for. Some of them stay connected to the Pi, while others find their way onto my desk and become part of my regular setup. The official Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub is one such accessory.
Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Since debuting in 2019, Amazon's Echo Studio targeted users who wanted superior audio quality from their Alexa-based smart speaker. The latest Echo Studio adds another less-expected differentiator: an integrated camera. The Echo Studio with Home Camera, released alongside a pile of other Alexa devices today, doesn’t have many audio upgrades over the standard Echo Studio. Each speaker has one 3.75
Cadillac Escalade IQ review: Huge battery, huge range, huge SUV
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
“Please have at least 125 miles of range left when we pick it up.” That request from the people who look after the Cadillac press cars wasn’t going to be hard to honor. The electric Escalade IQ arrived with an indicated range of 440 miles (708 km), and with a full week of work to squeeze in, getting anywhere close to needing to recharge it seemed unlikely. With more than 200 kWh of lithium-ion ba
Google AI gets cagey when asked who won the 2020 elections
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
If you ask some prominent US politicians who won the 2020 presidential election, you might get some weasely answers that fail to directly acknowledge Joe Biden's win that November. If you ask Google's AI Mode the same question, you might get an evasive answer that simply tells you to consult with outside sources. When I put the direct question of "Who won the 2020 presidential election?" to Googl
Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A Florida county that discovered a clump of mysterious unpermitted Flock cameras during a countywide takedown effort won’t investigate who owned the sketchy cameras, which have since disappeared. On Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that St. Lucie County residents "remain upset,” not knowing who installed the cameras or how they were using the data collected. Hannah Galindo, a 31-year-old r
Apple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
LOS ANGELES—Apple today announced and gave a first glimpse of its first major MacBook Pro redesign in more than five years. As rumored, it includes an OLED display and, for the first time on macOS, a touchscreen—a change Apple has long debated. (Former CEO Steve Jobs famously was opposed.) Apple's demonstration video showed users interacting with applications by reaching up to touch the screen, i
Bank of America tells customers to stop sharing banking passwords with AI agents — agentic payments are becoming a major thorn in the side of banking
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Stop giving out your username and password to your AI assistant, Bank of America warned customers AI agents are now capable of making agentic purchases, but that doesn't mean they should Customers are being locked out of accounts thanks to erroneous purchases made by AI agents Bank of America has requested that customers do not share their usernames and passwords with anyone, “including an Al-ena
How to watch Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 for free, online and from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If you love watching celebrities being put through their paces in intense challenges, you've come to the right place as Celebrity Race Across The World returns on Wednesday, October 28 at 8pm BST , with Jeff Stelling and Ella Eyre among the contestants this year. They'll be joined by musician Sam Ryder and Princess Andre (daughter of Peter), as well as their chosen family members for a gruelling
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Sentinels Are Coming Home in a Very Big Way
Gizmodo / 12h
Hot Toys just revealed its giant Marvel robots, which are almost two feet tall, but there's a catch.
Meta Considered a ‘Whisper Campaign’ to Discredit Its Biggest Critic, Court Documents Show
Gizmodo / 12h
Easier than fixing the problem, apparently.
Rewards Credit Cards In A Nutshell: What The Biggest Ones Are Actually Good For (And Where They Fall Short)
View from the Wing / 12h
The biggest rewards credit cards are easier to understand when you strip them down to what they actually do best. Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Venture X, Citi Strata Elite, Bilt Palladium, Bilt Blue, United Explorer, and Citi AAdvantage Business all have real strengths, but each one also has limits. The key is knowing whether a card is worth getting for a bonus, keeping for benefits, or actual
Get 38% off the Aurzen D1R and watch free channels on a massive screen
How-To Geek / 12h
Portable projectors are popular because you can take them camping or for movie nights under the stars. The Aurzen D1R stands out from its rivals with built-in Roku OS and access to countless free streaming channels. Now's a great time to grab it while it's 38% off on a limited-time Amazon deal.
The biggest MacBook surprise of the day? The glowing Apple logo is back.
Mashable / 12h
So, Apple's got new MacBook Pro devices to show us. They're very powerful; they have touchscreen OLED displays for the first time, and they're the MacBooks you'll lust over from now on (until the new ones come along). That's all fine and dandy, but the coolest thing about these new Macs isn't even listed in the tech specs . The two colors on offer, Space Black and Silver, are standard fare for Ap
Lawsuit says ChatGPT persuaded person to stop taking epilepsy meds, leading to her death
Mashable / 12h
The parents of a 31-year-old Seattle woman are suing OpenAI , alleging the company's AI chatbot led to her death, according to a new report from The New York Times . Per the Times ' report, the parents of Bowen Wan allege ChatGPT helped their daughter taper off the medication that controlled her severe epilepsy, and helped her hide the plan from her doctors in the weeks before she died. In Februa
Can earbuds overheat? If they're made by Samsung, the answer might be "yes"
How-To Geek / 12h
Wireless earbuds are meant to make life easier. You pop them in, connect them to your phone, and get on with your day. The last thing you expect is for a tiny pair of earbuds to become uncomfortably hot while you're wearing them. Yet overheating Galaxy Buds have become a pretty big concern, with many users experiencing the problem, and Samsung even offering some official advice on what you should
Your Discord Messages Will Soon Be Discoverable on Google Search, but You Can Opt Out
Lifehacker / 12h
If you are a member of a large public Discord, your posts may soon be visible in Google Search—even to those without a Discord account. Starting in November, Discord's Discoverable Servers will have server web pages that show up in web search results, including summaries and messages from public channels. While messages won't be tied to your username or avatar, you may still want to opt out. Some
Air Greenland Acquiring Airbus A320neo To Fly Between Ilulissat & Copenhagen
One Mile at a Time / 12h
It’s an interesting time for aviation in Greenland. We’re witnessing huge investments in the territory’s aviation infrastructure, and as a result, we’re also seeing quite a bit of extra air service there. In early 2025, government-owned Air Greenland announced that it would double its jet fleet. There’s now an update, as we’re just months from the plane entering service, and we now have a better
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro feels both familiar and radically improved
Engadget / 12h
It's thinner, lighter and has a better screen - but it's still a MacBook Pro.
Woman Dies After ChatGPT Coached Her to Decrease Dose of Medication Prescribed by Doctor
Futurism / 12h
A family is suing OpenAI over the death of a 31-year-old user in Seattle who died of a seizure after ChatGPT coached her on how to decrease the dose of her epilepsy medication. The lawsuit adds to a stack of litigation against OpenAI regarding alleged harm to consumers and concerns over the safety of relying on general-use chatbots for guidance about sensitive topics like personal health. Accordi
The touchscreen MacBook Pro is here, and it brings back a fan-favorite logo
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple is bringing two new technologies for the first time ever in Mac’s history. The brand has unveiled the MacBook Pro with an OLED panel and touchscreen support. These have been around on Windows machines for years , and while Apple is late to the party, it introduces interface changes optimized for touch input and designed to deliver a more immersive viewing experience. That potentially blurs
A Maya Woman Received Offerings of 226 Teeth For Centuries After Her Death
Gizmodo / 12h
Flowers apparently weren't enough to ask for an ancestor's blessing.
Here's how the touchscreen on the MacBook Pro with PROLED display works
Engadget / 12h
The touch sensor isn't a separate layer of the screen.
OffSec Launches Free PHP2Shell Lab Following Critical Vulnerability Discovery
2 TTPs•
Next Big Future / 12h
New York, United States, 28th October 2026, CyberNewswire
How to use the TRIMRANGE function in Excel
How-To Geek / 12h
Excel has hundreds of functions, and nobody needs to know them all. But a few are worth keeping in your back pocket because they save you headaches as your data changes. TRIMRANGE is a great example. When you build a spreadsheet that's going to grow, you usually leave room for data you haven't entered yet. Those empty cells can turn dynamic array results into a mess, but TRIMRANGE quietly trims t
Apple launches its new touchscreen MacBook Pro
TechCrunch / 12h
