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AMD says it will outsell Intel for the first time in its history as Epyc and Instinct sales soar on AI demand
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
AMD guided Q4 2026 revenue to about $17 billion, above Intel's $15 to $16 billion forecast, which would make it the larger company in terms of raw revenue for the first time Data center sales nearly doubled to $8.5 billion in Q3 as Instinct MI455X GPUs and Helios racks started shipping The lead, interestingly, is in revenue, not volume: Intel still ships about two-thirds of x86 CPUs, and AI accel
Create up to 100 watermark-free images every month for just $59
Mashable / 14min
TL;DR : Have one spot for all your AI image generation needs with this lifetime subscription to the DrawThis Starter Plan , $58.99 (reg. $299). Opens in a new window Credit: Aivolut DrawThis Starter Plan: Lifetime Subscription $58.99 $299 Save $240.01 One way AI makes life a lot easier? You can bring creative ideas to life without needing a background in graphic design. DrawThis by Aivolut gives
Original Mass Effect composer says working on Mass Effect 2's Suicide Mission was one of his 'favorite' memories working at BioWare — 'Probably one of the 10 best endings for a video game ever'
Latest from TechRadar / 34min
Original Mass Effect 1 and 2 composer Jack Wall shares his favorite memories from working on the games at BioWare Wall says director Casey Hudson was "so passionate about the story," and they worked together on Mass Effect 2 's Suicide Mission He considers it "one of the 10 best endings for a video game ever" Mass Effect 1 and Mass Effect 2 composer Jack Wall has shared his favorite memories from
Zoe Kleinman: Nvidia CEO's affair will cause ripples across US and beyond
BBC News / 1h
Jensen Huang is being investigated by his own company over an extramarital affair with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy.
Lego is giving away free holiday reindeer builds this Friday: How to claim
Mashable / 1h
On Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. local time, participating Lego stores across the U.S. and Canada are hosting a holiday make-and-take event. Attendees can build a miniature Lego Reindeer model and take it home at no cost. It doesn't get any more festive than that. The set is not available for purchase and is limited to one build per guest on a first-come, first-served basis while inventory lasts. The eve
Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows 11 Pro, and more with this $44 Microsoft bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Refresh a PC with a new OS and tools with The Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2024 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License Bundle , on sale now for just $43.98 (reg. $448.99) with code DEAL20 through Nov. 15. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft The Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2024 for Windows + Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License Bundle $43.98 $448.99 Save $405.01 Whethe
HoverAir Versa review: Convenience and creativity with compromises
Engadget / 1h
The HoverAir Versa is a clever combination that makes a lot of sense, but don't expect the best of both worlds.
Security Flaws Across UK Government Sites Exposed ‘God-Tier’ Information
Wired / 2h
A researcher’s trawl through publicly available code found private information was at risk across multiple departments.
Otter AI can now follow conversations across 30+ languages
TechCrunch / 2h
Otter AI just added support for 27 languages and revealed an upcoming feature that can follow along if speakers switch between languages.
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Amazon just announced the dates of its extra-long Black Friday Week sale: Everything we know so far
Mashable / 3h
Amazon has nailed down its holiday plans. Today, the retail giant announced that it will host an extended Black Friday Week & Cyber Monday sale from Nov. 19 to Nov. 30 — 12 straight days of deals. This will be the fourth year in a row that Amazon starts its Black Friday sale at least a week early. (The actual holiday falls on Friday, Nov. 27 this year.) Amazon is hardly the only major retailer th
Faisal Islam: What the boss of US tech giant Nvidia told me about China and national security
BBC News / 3h
Huang, who is now being investigated over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, is far more important to the future of the world order than other tech bosses.
Most Brits don't think their bank is doing a good job at stopping fraud
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
69% of Brits don't think their bank could detect an AI deepfake impersonating them Four in five do at least expect ID verification to get slicker in the next five years Most want convenience and are only prepared to wait two extra minutes More than two in three (69%) Brits worry their bank couldn't distinguish them from an attack designed to impersonate them, according to new Digidentity research
Australia considers criminal penalties for rogue AI in wake of OpenAI hack
BBC News / 4h
AI safety regulator will also be created after a rogue OpenAI agent hacked government websites.
California’s proposed ‘billionaire tax’ fails to pass
TechCrunch / 4h
California voters rejected Proposition 40, the one-time 5% tax on billionaires, the AP reported Monday. Tech leaders outspent backers roughly 10 to 1 to defeat it, and the founders and economists TechCrunch interviewed before the vote were split on whether it would have driven out wealthy residents or just trimmed their fortunes.
A New AI Tool From Google DeepMind Proved the Signal Protocol Is Secure
Wired / 4h
DeepMind researchers were able to formally verify that the widely used encryption protocol works as intended. Their stretch goal? Do the same for “all the software of the world.”
Jensen Huang’s alleged honeypot scandal has inspired some top-notch memes
TechCrunch / 5h
The internet is having a field day with Nvidia's Jensen Huang's alleged honeypot scandal.
GTA 6 preloads are live — there's still time to upgrade your NBN before launch day
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
You can feel the excitement in the air. Grand Theft Auto 6 will be available to play in less than two weeks, officially launching on November 19. We're fortunate here in Australia, as we'll be able to play the much-anticipated game before the rest of the world — our Kiwi cousins get it slightly earlier, but what's a few hours when we've had to wait 13 years. That's only possible if you download t
Lawyers Are Flying in Circles Above Nvidia’s Head After Jensen Huang’s Affair With Alleged Spy
Gizmodo / 6h
One law firm filed a proposed class action on behalf of Nvidia investors, and several others announced investigations.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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 November 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you talk a good game. 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 t
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a chatterbox. 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 November 10, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you prefer peace. 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 hin
Yangwang U9 Xtreme breaks the 312mph barrier with battery packs and electric motors
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Record-breaking run took place on a closed road in Abu Dhabi A top speed of 312.65mph broke previous records The U9 Xtreme uses four powerful electric motors Some of the earliest EVs to go on sale taught us that electric powertrains could be devastatingly quick, but very few predicted they would be snatching world records from the likes of Bugatti. Yangwang, the luxury, high-performance sister co
SpaceX says it could build more data center compute than Google's entire lifetime capacity in just 1.5 years — and analysts think they might be able to do it
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
SpaceX wants to add 10GW of data center capacity during 2027 Analysts believe Musk's aggressive construction schedule could become reality Colossus 2 is already demonstrating the scale of SpaceX's ambitions SpaceX claims it could add an extraordinary amount of artificial intelligence computing capacity within the next 18 months, potentially matching Google's cumulative development over decades. E
What is Muse Ember? Meet Meta’s new low-cost AI model
Mashable / 7h
Booking a vacation sounds like one thing to hand off to an AI assistant, right up until it has to check the calendar, open a dozen tabs, and figure out whether the cheapest flight is still the cheapest once a carry-on is involved. Every one of those steps takes work, and when an AI agent is doing it, the cost can add up. Meta has a new model built for that part of the job. On Nov. 9, Meta's Super
Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India
BBC News / 7h
The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.
Anthropic reportedly plans to move forward with IPO plans
TechCrunch / 8h
The AI company is expected to set its valuation range this week, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Every senior with an Apple Watch should set up these 5 health alerts
Engadget / 8h
Seniors, especially those who live alone, could benefit from a number of Apple Watch health alerts, including medication reminders and fall detection.
Anthropic Latest Fable 5.2 is a Crippled Model 3 Early and They Have Model 4 Internally
Next Big Future / 8h
Model 4 is an internal, unreleased Anthropic AI model identified in METR’s October 2026 assessment. It finished training between September and October 2026 and was the first model in METR’s test set to score above 50% on all 15 benchmarks evaluated. The Fable 5.2 Modle is Model 3 Early. Has Anthropic confirmed Model 4 publicly? ... Read more
Anthropic Fable 5.2 Called Best AI Model by Far and is Pushing Engineering and Science Advancement
Next Big Future / 8h
Anthropic’s Fable 5.2 formalized Fermat’s Last Theorem in just 30 hours – A team of approximately 1,000 AI agents coordinated to formalize an existing mathematical proof in Lean. – Completed the task in only 30 hours with minimal human intervention. – The previous system required 11 days for a comparable task. – Used approximately three ... Read more
Tesla Ten Gigawatt Per Year of Solar Power Production Starting in 2029
Next Big Future / 8h
Tesla has officially started construction of a new $10 billion solar manufacturing facility near Houston, Texas. The 3,000-acre project will manufacture everything from silicon ingots to finished solar panels and create approximately 9,712 permanent jobs. Production is targeted for early 2029. The project is a major pillar supporting Elon Musk’s stated goal for Tesla to ... Read more
Anthropic Still Plans to Go Public as Soon as Next Week: Report
Gizmodo / 8h
The company's expected valuation has plummeted from $2 trillion to $1 trillion.
Jerk Shoves Vape in Quokka’s Face for ‘Disgusting’ Photo, Gets $200 Fine
Gizmodo / 8h
Just let the quokkas do their quokka thing, people.
6 Linux boot options that can save you from a broken system
How-To Geek / 8h
If your Linux system breaks after an update, refuses to show the login screen, or throws another error during startup, you don't have to reinstall your entire distro. Linux provides several boot options that can help you recover a broken installation, troubleshoot startup problems, and get back into your system.
Global Fossil Fuel Emissions Actually Fell in 2026. Don’t Get Used to It
Gizmodo / 8h
Scientists see this as a short-term blip, not the start of a long-term decline
Incoming Texas Governor tells AI firms the data center free-for-all is over
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Texas Governor-elect wants more protections against AI expansion Gina Hinojosa says AI firms are ‘taking advantage of Texas’ Communities must ‘have a seat at the table’ in AI discussions, Hinojosa says Texas has long been one of the most data center-friendly locations in the US , with new facilities springing up at a tremendous rate of knots over the last few years. But with mounting public oppos
How to turn on personal results on your Google Home
Engadget / 8h
Every member of the family can have their own assistant with personal results on Google Home. Find out how to set this feature up.
Jensen Huang’s Troubles Leave the AI Industry Reeling
Wired / 9h
With a big checkbook and sought-after chips, Nvidia’s CEO had his thumb on the world of AI. An extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese spy may put all of that at risk.
China plans an LED sphere a third bigger than the Las Vegas original, but for now it only exists on paper
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A Hong Kong-led venture plans a 168m, 20,000-seat LED sphere in Hangzhou for ¥8 billion (~$1.2 billion) Its 72,000m² exterior screen would be a third larger than the Las Vegas Exosphere, the biggest of its kind, at least on paper The project is still at the planning stage, with no construction dates, screen vendor or display specs announced A developer in eastern China has unveiled plans for a sp
The safety reason TSA might ask you to turn on your phone
Engadget / 9h
While traveling through the airport, TSA may ask you to power up your phone. Border agents can conduct a more thorough search as well.
Chase 100,000 Point Ink Business Preferred Bonus Still Alive
View from the Wing / 9h
Chase has brought back a 100,000-point bonus on the Ink Business Preferred, giving small-business owners and those of you with a side hustle one of the strongest bank card offers available right now. The card’s $95 annual fee is low for a bonus this large, and the points can be transferred to valuable airline and hotel partners like Hyatt, United, Air France KLM, British Airways, and Singapore Air
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, November 10 (game #1751)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, November 9 (game #1750) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, November 10 (game #1248)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, November 9 (game #1247) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cleve
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, November 10 (game #982)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, November 9 (game #981) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
5 Android app subscriptions I'm actually happy to pay for
How-To Geek / 9h
I'm usually the first person to look for a free alternative before paying for an app. Why spend money when the Play Store is full of apps that promise to do the same thing without charging a dime? But I've also learned that free doesn't always mean better. Sometimes, I end up dealing with annoying limitations or missing features that make a simple task unnecessarily complicated.
Points Path Pro Is Free Through Thursday—Search 18 Airline Programs In Google Flights, No Credit Card Needed
View from the Wing / 9h
Everyone gets expanded award searches, alerts and points tracking until noon Eastern November 12, with no credit card required. Readers can also get a first year of Pro for $84.99, below the public sale price.
‘The End of Everything’ Becomes First Sci-Fi Novel to Win Booker Prize
Gizmodo / 9h
British author M. John Harrison's dystopian tale released in the U.S. last month ahead of winning the prestigious honor.
Why you probably shouldn't buy gadgets with micro USB ports
Engadget / 10h
USB-C has largely taken over where micro USB used to reign, but you'll still spot (and should skip using) some devices using the older connector.
Jensen Huang reportedly engaged a PR firm with a history of handling high-profile sex scandals a year ago
TechCrunch / 10h
The PR firm was enlisted shortly after an October 2025 New York Times report described Alice Huang's business dealings with Jensen Huang, Wired reported.
Uber Wants to Help You Park the Car It Once Promised You Wouldn’t Need
Gizmodo / 10h
The ride-hailing app just launched a new service that lets drivers reserve parking spots.
Which Leatherman has the most tools, and why it’s worth buying
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're looking for raw utility that takes up the least space in your pocket, you'll want to buy a good multi-tool. And while there are plenty of excellent options these days, Leatherman remains one of the best. The company has over 20 models available this year with a variety of capabilities, and if you're wondering which Leatherman has the most tools, we have you covered.
USB-A and USB-B were invented at the same time. Here's why they're different shapes
How-To Geek / 10h
USB ports are a fact of life, as ubiquitous as power outlets and water faucets. Before USB-C, there was the bigger USB port we’re all familiar with that technically goes by the name of USB-A. In between the two, there’s USB-B — and I won’t blame you for never giving it any thought. No one ever says “plug this into your laptop’s USB-B port.”
Mediums new app tries to save the platform from irrelevance
Mashable / 10h
A personal essay, a tutorial, or an argument that's been knocking around in someone's head for weeks can all find a home on Medium. Now the platform wants to be part of what happens before those pieces are ready to publish — when a writer is still sorting through notes or sending an early draft to a friend. On Nov. 9, Medium launched TK , a free writing and note-taking app for people with a Mediu
10 Hacks Every Waze User Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
Waze is a crowdsourced navigation app designed to help you get where you're going as quickly and with as much information about your route as possible. Where Google Maps and Apple Maps offer relatively straightforward directions, Waze tries to outsmart these alternatives by integrating real-time community feedback about hazards, speed traps, road closures, and more. If you are switching to Waze o
Attackers Claim to Have Stolen Data on Over 1 Million Vanderbilt Students and Staff
Gizmodo / 10h
Vanderbilt officials warned users to "SHUT DOWN YOUR DEVICE IMMEDIATELY" after a reported ransomware attack on Monday.
US air traffic control systems will finally start dropping floppy disks — but it'll take until 2028 to finish
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The FAA will eliminate floppy disks across more than 400 facilities America's air traffic modernization program has received $12.5 billion from Congress Outdated technology has repeatedly disrupted American air traffic operations The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to retire technology that has remained part of American air traffic operations for decades, including floppy di
7 of my favorite free (and fully optimized) iPhone Duo apps so far — from PianoFold to Spotify
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you’ve been weighing up whether to spend a small fortune on the iPhone Duo , you’re probably already aware of the software-related criticism surrounding it. At the time of writing, several high-profile non-Apple apps (including LinkedIn, Google Calendar, and Duolingo) still haven’t been optimized to take advantage of the Duo’s dual-screen form factor (read: they look awful). But less has been
First look: United unveils gorgeous new Washington Dulles concourse, massive lounge
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Travelers on United Airlines Flight 1252 from Washington to Chicago on Tuesday are in for a surprise. They will be the first to depart from the spacious new E Gates at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the first piece of the airport's more than $20 billion redevelopment and the future center of United's hub operation at the airport. "It's much more spacious," Andrew Nocella, the chie
Amex points can now be transferred to Fanatics — here's what to know
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
American Express Membership Rewards aren't just for travel anymore. Sports fans now have another way to put their points to use. As of today, some American Express cardmembers can transfer Membership Rewards points to FanCash, the rewards currency of sports merchandise retailer Fanatics. The new transfer option is part of a broader partnership between American Express and Fanatics , which also un
The pros and cons of using mesh Wi-Fi
Engadget / 10h
Should you buy a mesh Wi-Fi system or a standalone router? Learn how each handles range, roaming, and cost, and which one fits your home best.
Hotel giant Wyndham exposed customer data after app security lapse
TechCrunch / 10h
Exclusive: Wyndham left a hardcoded credential in its customer app, allowing anyone to access customer data. The hotel giant wouldn't say if it has the ability to check for any past unauthorized access.
4 staggering Paramount+ movies to watch this week (November 9-15)
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're looking for a mix of classics and modern blockbusters, there are few platforms with a catalog quite as strong as Paramount+. There are some really solid new movies to choose from alongside some brilliant genre-defining films that are well worth revisiting. The list of choices keeps growing every month too, with November bringing things like Gone Girl and Twister to your TV screen.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones are $200 right now
How-To Geek / 10h
The market for wireless over-ear headphones is crowded, but the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 wireless headphones remain a standout for listeners who prioritize sound quality. Right now, Amazon's got these headphones on sale for $200, down from their standard $300 price tag.
United Premier status: What it is and how to earn it
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Having elite status with an airline can make a significant difference in your travel experience. Shorter lines, faster service, complimentary upgrades, international lounge access and other benefits can easily make stressful trips more seamless. But these perks don't come without a cost, and United MileagePlus overhauled how members earn status in 2026. This guide will evaluate United Airlines Pr
A transitioning Congress finds itself in a pickle on AI data centers
Mashable / 10h
As Congress returns to Washington this week, the massive power demands of the AI boom have forced a reckoning over data center infrastructure. The Senate is preparing for a pivotal procedural vote on legislation that would speed approvals for energy projects while requiring large data centers to shoulder more of the costs they impose on the power grid. The bipartisan bill would add much-needed re
Trump says FBI investigating Nvidia boss's affair with alleged Chinese spy
BBC News / 10h
The US president said he spoke with Jensen Huang on Monday and asked him about the affair with the alleged spy.
Waymo Said It Fixed Its School Bus Problem. The US Government Says It Didn’t Work
Wired / 10h
Last year, Waymo recalled its software after several of its autonomous cars drove around stopped buses. But the problems remained. Now the feds want to know more.
A short seller flagged Nvidia CEO’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy six months before the scandal
TechCrunch / 10h
Six months before Nvidia's spy scandal erupted, Culper Research was already questioning Jensen Huang's unusually close relationship with a Chinese executive.
You can grab an AI mini PC housing an Nvidia Tesla GPU with 16GB of HBM2 for just $699
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Rmatamini's P99S packs a 16GB Tesla V100, Core i7-10850H, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD into a 5.6L box for $699 on Newegg The same 16GB V100 PCIe card costs a whopping $584 new on Amazon, and renewed units can be had for $410 Nvidia's R580 driver branch is Volta's last; CUDA 13 no longer targets the card, and potential buyers need to contend with a relatively new seller in tow A new Newegg listing sque
Your gaming PC has a second GPU, and it's probably switched off in the BIOS
How-To Geek / 11h
Even if you’ve never used it before, there’s a very good chance that your CPU actually has a GPU built into it. This extra hardware often goes unused because of dedicated graphics cards, but there are quite a few reasons why you might want to put that integrated GPU to work, like offloading your Plex transcodes or speeding up your video editor’s timeline.
The race is on to sue Nvidia
TechCrunch / 11h
Nvidia’s stock slid more than 4% after its board opened an investigation into Jensen Huang’s relationship with a suspected Chinese spy, and one securities law expert says the company’s earlier insistence that it was all “normal” could turn into a very expensive problem.
Track your Google rankings and AI visibility in one place for life for $69
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : Get your website noticed on Google and AI search with this lifetime subscription to SEOAgent , now only $69 (reg. $999). Opens in a new window Credit: SEOAgent SEOAgent: Lifetime Subscription (Tier 1) $69 $999 Save $930 These days, getting your website noticed online takes more than sprinkling a few popular keywords into your content. You’ve also got to be on top of what people are search
Skip another Microsoft 365 bill and get a lifetime Office 2019 license for $15.98 with code
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime Office 2019 license for one Windows PC for $15.98 with code DEAL20 through Nov. 15, including the full app suite with no recurring fees. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $15.98 $229 Save $213.02 This is your chance to get a lifetime Office 2019 license for one Windows PC for $15.98. Simply use the code DEAL20 through
The Home Depot Best Early Black Friday Deals (2026)
Wired / 11h
If you’re looking for a new appliance or vacuum, Home Depot’s sale is one you don’t want to miss.
Flight Attendant Finds Hidden Camera In Lavatory—Passenger Charged With Trying To Erase Evidence
View from the Wing / 11h
A flight attendant found a hidden camera in a Scoot lavatory. The passenger onboard the Singapore Airlines low cost carrier accused of putting it there is also charged with deleting evidence. It's the deleting that creates the greatest risk of imprisonment.
Govee's smart pendant light is $40 off, and it's a rare discount
How-To Geek / 11h
Smart lighting often promises more than it delivers, usually resulting in a dim bulb that barely illuminates your room while demanding a dozen apps to function. Govee’s Pendant Lights break that pattern by offering genuine utility alongside millions of color options. It currently sits at $110 on Amazon, which is a $40 discount off its regular $150 price.
iPhone Duo: The most fun iPhone in years
How-To Geek / 11h
The iPhone Duo is an expensive grab-bag of compromises that definitely is not for everyone. But it's also the most fun iPhone I've used in years
DCU shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran out post-merger
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It's barely been two months since the controversial Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, and we've already got a shockingly unexpected ouster : Co-CEOs of the rebooted DC Universe, James Gunn and Peter Safran, are stepping down from that role despite the Hollywood rumor mill assuming that the duo would be safe. It's unclear whether the pair chose to resign or were forced out, or what will happen to
Man who lost $308,000 on sports bets sues Kalshi for offering illegal gambling
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A man who lost over $308,000 making sports wagers on Kalshi is suing the prediction market for violating the state of Washington's ban on online gambling. He's trying to turn those losses into an overall victory with a lawsuit seeking a payment of over $580,000. Bellevue, Washington, resident Scott Bright's "wagering occurred at a time when it was unlawful in Washington and when the Washington At
A Sam Altman parody offers an amusing lesson in memory management
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Sam Altman's recent comments on the Cheeky Pint podcast inspired developer Iain Kay to create a satirical script that allows users to email the OpenAI CEO once per day if more than 10 percent of their system RAM is reported as available. Ram-Altman is described by its creator as a "parody project" launched in response to Altman's viral remarks about RAM in your personal PC. As reported by The Ver
These WIRED-Tested Standing Desks Are Already on Sale for Black Friday
Wired / 11h
Upgrade your workspace with discounts on WIRED-tested desks from Branch, Vari, FlexiSpot, and Uplift—plus a walking pad to keep things moving.
This Excel workflow turned my PowerPoint presentation into a live report
How-To Geek / 11h
Every week, I'd receive another Excel report that eventually had to make its way into a PowerPoint presentation. Then came the repetitive part: combining the latest figures with previous data, updating my charts, and making sure the slides reflected the changes. None of those tasks were particularly difficult, but they were easy to forget and tedious to repeat.
Man Builds Automated Sam Altman Annoyance Machine, Begs Internet Not to Abuse It
Gizmodo / 11h
Don't spam Sam about the RAM, fam.
Target is offering a $10 bonus gift card with $100 in gift cards — here's how to save even more
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Target has a gift card deal running through Nov. 14 that gives you a $10 bonus Target gift card on $100 in eligible gift card purchases. If you have the right Target Circle offers, you may be able to stack even more savings. I just combined three Target deals to earn $30 in Target gift cards and rewards on $200 in Disney e-gift cards I needed anyway. And I did it all from my couch in just a few m
The blue wave has caused ripples of hetero-optimism
Mashable / 11h
On Nov. 3, left-leaning Americans felt something that had lain dormant for a long time: hope. The U.S. midterm elections resulted in historic wins , including Democrats flipping seats in several states. After the gut-punch of Trump's second win in 2024, and the subsequent human rights abuses and skyrocketing costs in the last two years, the "blue wave" (or bluenami, bluke, however you'd like to r
What is code rot? How a software term became TikTok slang.
Mashable / 11h
An old video game can look just the way it did years ago, right up until a door that used to open won't budge, a character stops responding when you try to talk to them, or the game freezes every time you load a saved level. That's one way to run into what programmers call "code rot. " The game itself may have stayed the same while the platform it runs on keeps getting updates. Over time, parts o
Anthropic announces Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2. Theye already solved black hole physics problems.
Mashable / 11h
Anthropic dropped two new frontier AI models on Monday, Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 . According to the AI company, Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 were designed to "tackle the most daunting technical challenges" and present "improvements in areas like coding, reasoning, and vision." New frontier models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta have been released at a rapid clip in recent months, and
These Samsung OLED TVs Are Up to $800 Off in This Early Black Friday Deal
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung S90H OLED TV is a winning 2026 release from Samsung, delivering impressively vibrant yet natural colors and striking contrast. An upgraded version of the S90F , with better glare protection and brighter SDR brightness, it has been praised as one of the most vers
FDA Orders New Vision Loss Warning for Ozempic and Other GLP-1s
Gizmodo / 11h
Health regulators have found a consistent link between GLP-1 use and the eye condition NAION.
Grok Calls Out Elon Musk for Chumming Around With an Actual Nazi
Futurism / 11h
A week after a humiliating midterms, Elon Musk is back to his old habits: flirting with Nazism. Perhaps Musk really didn’t intend to perform back-to-back salutes that suspiciously looked a lot like a Sieg Hiel at a Trump inauguration party nearly two years ago, but you have to admit that he has quite the track record when it comes to espousing white supremacist conspiracy theories and interacting
'We are not giving up': Russian hosting giant Beget has cloud platform wiped in major cyberattack
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Russian hosting provider Beget was subject to a cyberattack on November 1st, 2026 While 1000s of websites were hit, cloud storage, VPS hosting, and Kubernetes servers were wiped The attack came amidst a spate of drone and online attacks targeting Russian tech companies, presumably by Ukraine-based attackers or anti-Putin elements within Russia A “massive cyberattack” took Russian web hosting comp
4 annoying Google Wallet features you can and should turn off
How-To Geek / 12h
In today’s fast-paced world, who still carries cash? Let me tell you a secret: I do. I love having a few notes in my wallet instead of carrying a bunch of cards. It's comforting to know I have cash on hand whenever I need it.
YouTube will once again be part of Billboard chart calculations in 2027
Engadget / 12h
Billboard will give more weight to free, ad-supported listening in its methodology.
This AirPods Feature Fixed My Biggest Problem With Listening to Podcasts to Fall Asleep
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. There's lots to recommend about podcasts (and lots of podcasts to recommend ), but one of their biggest benefits—for me, anyway—has little to do with what a particular show is about or even who hosts it: They're great for dissociating. I often have a podcast playing to distract my anxious brain from whatever I'm worried about (which, in 2026, is u
Physicists Gave Up on This Fusion Technique in the 1980s. Now It’s Working
Gizmodo / 12h
A fusion trick that failed in the 1980s finally works—and it may keep reactors running nonstop.
5 Nintendo Switch 2 features everyone should know about
Engadget / 12h
From finding hidden controllers to sharing games with others, improve your gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 with these useful features.
Apple starts offering $50 extended usage packs for AI features in Creator Studio
Engadget / 12h
It'll cost you to access Logic Pro's AI assistant after you reach the monthly usage limit.
Which Airlines Are Dry (No Alcohol)? Can You Bring Your Own Alcohol?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
For many people, alcohol is an aspect of traveling by air that they enjoy. I’m not just talking about first or business class travel , where a glass of champagne might be part of the fun. Airports are also one of the few places where you can have a drink at 5AM and not be judged (too hard). Admittedly customs differ around the globe, based on culture, religion, etc. In this post, I thought it wou
Hosting.com slashes 89% off Starter hosting for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Hosting.com's Starter plan offers a straightforward way to host a website, with enough resources to support small businesses, blogs, and personal projects. It includes hosting for five websites, 15GB of NVMe storage, an AI website builder for WordPress, and daily backups. You also get free SSL certificates, malware protection, and managed migration. Best For: First-time website owners, bloggers,
Two Modern Sci-Fi Classics Are Getting Their First Lego Sets
Gizmodo / 12h
Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' is a definite, and Luc Besson's 'The Fifth Element' is possible too.
You don't need to memorize 100 Linux commands, just these 13
How-To Geek / 12h
More people are trying Linux distros these days. Modern desktop environments make Linux easier to use than ever, while offering the freedom and flexibility that Windows users often crave. But there's still one thing that intimidates newcomers: the terminal.
Fervo now has $12B in orders for its geothermal power tech
TechCrunch / 12h
Geothermal company Fervo is targeting natural gas as it brings down geothermal drilling costs at its 8.4 GW resource in Utah.
How couples can maximize credit card rewards and benefits
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Among my friends and family, I see couples manage their finances and credit cards in many different ways. But across all the couples I know, I've found that two people can work together to earn more rewards and enjoy more benefits than they could individually. So, here are some credit card strategies you should consider if you're part of a couple. Should couples have separate credit cards or shar
Uber Wants You To Drive Yourself—Reserve Parking In 15 Cities, Earn 10% Back
View from the Wing / 12h
Uber is launching parking reservations in 15 U.S. cities, letting you find a garage or lot, compare prices, and pay inside its app. Uber One members earn 10% back in credits on eligible bookings and of course Uber One comes with Amex Platinum. It's a little weird to have self-service Uber. You supply the car. You do the driving. But they offer Uber Eats for pickup, so I guess?
Update Your iPhone to Prevent People From Seeing iMessages They Shouldn't
Lifehacker / 12h
Has this ever happened to you? You add someone new to an iMessage group chat, and wonder, "Huh, can they see any of the messages from before they were added?" The answer to that question is supposed to be "no." By design, new iMessage group
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