Priceline Faces $1 Billion Fine After Hotel Guests Were Tricked Into Paying Up To 85% More For Rooms
View from the Wing / 5h
You search for a hotel, click what looks like its reservation page, and book a room—only to discover you’ve gone through a middleman charging hundreds of dollars more per night. That’s the deception alleged against Guest Reservations, a Priceline partner whose advertised rate could be up to 85% higher than booking directly.
Hurdle hints and answers for November 5, 2026
Mashable / Nov 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on November 5, 2026
Mashable / 42min
The Moon is now approaching the end of its current lunar cycle, with less than 20% of its surface illuminated. This puts it near the end of the Waning Crescent phase, when just a thin sliver of the Moon remains visible before the New Moon. What is today's Moon phase? As of Friday, Nov. 5, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase, with 16% of its surface vi
Harvard University reveals data breach exposed 851,000 accounts
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Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Harvard breach data affecting 850,500 people has now surfaced in breach-tracking databases and dark web archives Exposed information includes emails, contact details, demographics, and extensive alumni and donor profile data Attack highlights ongoing risks from social-engineering attacks against universities and fundraising systems Hundreds of thousands of email addresses have been leaked to the
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 5, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for college basketball fans. 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
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 5, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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 5, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like shoes. 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 to
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 5, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you work like wordplay. 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 ans
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 5, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've ever seen a drought. 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 Conne
Bluesky Gets a Midterms Bump, Ships Pronouns-in-Bios Feature
Gizmodo / 3h
Bluesky is feeling itself right now, but it says the pronouns-in-bios thing is a coincidence.
ChatGPT now lets you generate GIFs
Mashable / 3h
ChatGPT will now allow users to make GIFs from text prompts or uploaded images. The new feature is powered by Images 2.6 , OpenAI 's latest AI image generation model, unveiled on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: OpenAI is making a major change to ChatGPT interface Rolling out globally to ChatGPT and coding tool Codex today, Images 2.6 enables users to either describe the GIF they would like it to generate or
Bluetti just launched the Apex 200 portable power station and its on sale for over $350 off
Mashable / 3h
Bluetti is making 2026 one of their best years yet. On top of launching the compact Elite 100 mini , the brand new Apex 200 is something special. It's both a powerful model for at-home backup during a storm, and also worth taking on RV trips. And if you're feeling strong, it could be awesome at the campground. Credit: Bluetti The Bluetti Apex 200 just launched on Nov. 4, but the brand is already
Apple is reportedly cutting budgets for its internal AI usage
TechCrunch / 4h
The company is said to be significantly dropping the amount it's spending on AI for its engineering teams.
Canadian professor warns massive new data center would release ‘23 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs worth of energy’ every day
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Valley data center plans are under scrutiny The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) has filed for a judicial review over the project, which is planned to be the world’s largest data center A physicist hired by the SLCN has declared the data center will release significant heat waste A physicist acting on behalf of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) has cla
After the midterms, a bigger clash over data centers could be coming
TechCrunch / 4h
Data center opposition crossed party lines in Tuesday’s midterms.
Microsoft turned on a default Windows 11 feature that fills your storage and slows your PC
How-To Geek / 4h
Microsoft has bloated Windows with so many features , yet I probably don't use half of them. On the one hand, they are of no use. On the other hand, these features take up my PC resources and, even worse, can be a threat to my privacy . Windows' OneDrive Folder Backup is one such feature I recently uncovered.
I spent a morning with Meta VR Glasses and wish I never had to take them off
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Experience counts for something, and nowhere is that more evident than on the Meta VR Glasses I finally wore this morning. These lightweight, intuitive, and engrossing VR glasses shed the weight and overdesigned fussiness of previous VR and mixed reality headsets to deliver a subtle, smart, eminently comfortable and fun wearable experience that is equally at home entertaining you with wild VR mov
‘VisionQuest’ Unveils the Man Behind the Curtain
Gizmodo / 5h
In the series' penultimate episode, Vision finally addresses his identity crisis.
Paul F. Tompkins, Skye Townsend, and Aparna Nancherla share the secrets of Dropouts MP3
Mashable / 5h
With a heavy dose of 2000s nostalgia and a premise that feels like a Total Request Live parody, MP3 has dropped on Dropout , bringing with it a trio of wacky music videos each week. While the show is being touted as Dropout's first scripted show in seven years, Paul F. Tompkins assures fans of the streaming comedy platform that there's still plenty of improv in the mix. "We shot it sort of Curb Y
Tiny's new AI workstation is anything but — packing in 16 TB SSD array and 128 GB GPU memory, but with an eye-watering price tag to boot
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Tiny Corp's $30,000 tinybox Red Kimi pairs four Radeon AI Pro R9700 GPUs (128 GB GDDR6) with sixteen 1 TB NVMe SSDs A tinygrad driver lets the GPUs read the 238.4 GB/s SSD array directly to run Moonshot's 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 Tiny claims 40 tokens per second, but the math involves caching nearly all of each token's weights in VRAM There is nothing tiny about Tiny Corp's latest tinybox,
How to watch Big John’s Bosh! Family online for free – stream reality series from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
It was only a matter of time before Big John was given his own TV show, and he and the Fisher Family are letting us into their world for Big John’s Bosh! Family . You can watch Big John’s Bosh! Family online from anywhere with a VPN . He's a social media sensation and a takeaway king, but now, Big John will get his time on the small screen. Across six episodes, we'll get to know him, his wife Cha
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, November 5 (game #1746)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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, November 4 (game #1745) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is stil
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, November 5 (game #1243)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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, November 4 (game #1242) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, November 5 (game #977)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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, November 4 (game #976) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of
The Iron Age King Who Lured Rome Into Britain Was Actually a Woman, Archaeologists Say
Gizmodo / 5h
Verica of the Atrebates persuaded Claudius to send his troops to Britain, which remained under Roman control for hundreds of years.
Ice Age Artists Left 280 Engravings in This Spanish Cave. Visitors Walked Right Past Them
Gizmodo / 5h
To be fair, the cave was really dark, and there was a good amount of tourist graffiti.
Chrome for Android comes in 4 flavors: Here's which one you should use
How-To Geek / 5h
If you're an Android user, there's a good chance you're reading this in Chrome. It comes preinstalled, and most people don't have a reason to switch. But Chrome for Android actually comes in four flavors, and the other three have specific purposes. You can even run them all together.
4 3D printing projects that need PETG, not PLA
How-To Geek / 5h
Most people print using PLA filament, and some like to use ABS for its strength properties, but you don't hear much about the use of PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-modified.) Yet, this material has many excellent qualities to recommend it.
Nintendo's biggest ROM chip supplier is bowing out of the business
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
For years, the AI industry's insatiable demand for memory and storage has had plenty of knock-on effects on the price and availability of PC components like RAM , SSDs , and GPUs . Now those shortages are also squeezing the supply of ROM chips that power physical Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game cartridges. Chip manufacturer Macronix announced in its third-quarter earnings report that the compan
Hackers exploited iOS and Android flaws to infect phones
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Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Hackers possibly linked to the Kremlin exploited previously patched iOS and Android flaws in an attempt to hack visitors of multiple websites, including one celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, researchers said Wednesday. The attackers, which the researchers assessed with “moderate to high confidence” were part of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, targeted other sites,
Uranium cubes reveal why the German nuclear project failed
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
During World War II, physicists on the Manhattan Project worried that the Nazi German nuclear program might achieve the first nuclear bomb before the US and its allies. That's not what transpired, but historians have debated just how close the Germans came to achieving criticality in their last attempt at building a reactor: the B8 pile. Werner Heisenberg, who led that effort, claimed that they w
$6 billion Binance hack started with a fake job interview
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Mashable / 6h
Binance is now sharing more information about the major hack that resulted in $6.3 billion being stolen from the crypto exchange last week. The cryptocurrency company previously called the incident a " security issue " and a third-party research firm traced the crime back to a nefarious North Korean hacking group . Now, we know more about the security issue from a recent public statement from Bin
7 solo travel mistakes to avoid on your first trip
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
If you have yet to take a solo trip, there are many reasons why you really should . Solo travel helps you build confidence and new skills. It also provides time to reflect, recharge and reconnect with yourself — so you can return home the best version of yourself for the people who rely on you day-to-day. I know it can be daunting to embark on your first big trip alone. But never fear, intrepid s
Home Assistant's 2026.11 update is packed with features and a brand new Marketplace
How-To Geek / 6h
As Home Assistant users, we’re spoiled by the project’s clockwork release cycle that sees a new major release arrive every month without fail. But not all updates are built equal, and November 2026 brings a very special community effort into the core release.
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space
Wired / 6h
After Democrats won big in Texas and other AI infrastructure hot spots on Tuesday, data center enthusiasts looked for comfort in low Earth orbit.
The First AI Slop Election Is Over. The Slop Isn’t Going Anywhere.
Gizmodo / 6h
Republicans and their allies spent $169 million in AI-generated ads this election season, according to one research group.
Marvel Studios Is Seemingly Searching for Its New Wolverine
Gizmodo / 6h
The role will reportedly only be a cameo in 2028's 'X-Men,' but it will get bigger from there.
A24 is sending Nathan Fielders Elizabeth Holmes documentary to space
Mashable / 6h
Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary has found its next audience, and they have a pretty good excuse for missing a theatrical screening. A24 says You Can See Everything , directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, is heading to the International Space Station after NASA requested permission to show it there. The orbiting research station is home to astronauts who live and work roughly 250
A lifetime license for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more is only $49.97
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Just $49.97 (reg. $249.99) gets you Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus . Offer ends Nov. 8. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows: Lifetime License $49.97 $249.99 Save $200.02 Your spreadsheets may be a recurring responsibility, but it doesn’t have to be a recurring payment. Through Nov. 8, Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus f
Fewer pop-ups, a lot more privacy — this AdGuard bundle is just $39.97
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Just $39.97 gives you five years of AdGuard VPN plus lifetime AdGuard Family Plan , only through Nov. 8. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard VPN + Ad Blocker Family Security Suite $39.97 $439.39 Save $399.42 A less cluttered browser and a more private connection solve different problems — but you can address both with one purchase. The AdGuard VPN + Ad Blocker Family Security Sui
Midterms deliver clear message: The AI reckoning is here
Mashable / 6h
Hours before polls closed on Tuesday, news broke that Google effectively refused to turn off AI search for every school in America that uses its classroom products. The controversial development proved a surprisingly fitting prelude to the revelation that voters actually care a lot about artificial intelligence . Exit polling showed bipartisan concern over AI and data centers. In NBC News' nation
SteelSeries Rival Pro Mini review: S-tier performance in a compact package
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
SteelSeries Rival Pro Mini review The SteelSeries Rival Pro Mini might just be perfect for you, if you're looking for a compact gaming mouse that makes no sacrifices when it comes to performance. The SteelSeries Rival Pro Mini has everything a competitive gamer could ever want, be that true 8K polling, programmable buttons, 42K DPI sensitivity… you name it. It even brings ‘infinite power supply’
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director says the game's advanced animation system is an 'evolution' of the melee system that initially 'sounded pretty much impossible' — 'Our big concern was: is this not responsive enough?'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 creative director Jan Theysen says the game's advanced animation system, Combat Director, initially "sounded pretty much impossible" The team figured out a solution by creating individual animation snippets that were stitched together for more complex battle animations Theysen says there were concerns that the system wasn't "responsive enough," so King Art had to b
Windows 11's taskbar still can't be dragged — here's why that's the case
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The ability to reposition the taskbar came to Windows 11 in September However, you can't drag the taskbar around as with Windows 10 — you must move it using a panel in the Settings app Some power-users want an option to drag it around the desktop quickly, and Microsoft has now explained why it decided against this One of the long-awaited major Windows 11 interface changes this year has been the a
Snap has more than 30 million paid subscribers across Snapchat+ and other plans
Engadget / 6h
Power users seem more than willing to pay for AI-powered effects.
15 awesome movies you didn't know left Netflix (and where to stream them now)
How-To Geek / 6h
Imagine this scenario. You see a movie on Netflix and save it to your My List. One week later, the calendar changes, and the movie you saved is no longer available on Netflix. It's a common problem that many, including myself, have faced.
AI PACs spent millions trying to shape Congress — here’s how they fared
TechCrunch / 7h
AI industry PACs spent millions influencing the 2026 midterms, with mixed results. Political groups are already looking toward the next election cycle.
Everything You Should Know About This Year's Black Friday Sales
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. As is often the case with major sales these days, retailers are increasingly blurring the lines between early deals and the official start of a sale. Black Friday sales appear to be becoming a month-long event, with early deals appearing in the first week of the month. If y
What’s the best business credit card for dining purchases?
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Client dinners, catered lunches and team celebrations can add up quickly. The right business credit card can turn those restaurant bills into a meaningful haul of points, miles or cash back. From high category bonuses to uncapped flat-rate rewards, the best credit cards for dining can make every business meal work harder. The best business cards for dining Here's how our top picks compare based o
Logitech G502 X Plus review: The world's best-selling gaming mouse has stiff competition
How-To Geek / 7h
You look up "gaming mouse" in the dictionary, and you're liable to find a picture of the Logitech G502 X. Logitech isn't bluffing when it calls the G502 X the "world's most popular gaming mouse," but so much success understandably makes Logitech hesitant to shake up the formula . The latest G502 X Plus is here with a modest list of improvements, and it's basically guaranteed to keep selling in dr
Experts warn building new data centers across the US could wipe out the last 15 years of greenhouse gas progress
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Off-grid gas emissions in the U.S. could reach 460 million tons by 2030 US power-sector emissions could rise 42% above 2025 levels by end of the decade Gas turbines now supply electricity to roughly 40% of American data centres The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States is creating new concerns about the country's ability to reduce CO 2 emissions. A new Sie
Garmin's COO on when it might kill the beloved MIP watch display for good
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Garmin has made notable progress in a bunch of different areas of watch technology in recent years. There’s the new proliferation of satellite comms on its best Garmin watches , like the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro , along with some amazing stuff in dive-ready water resistance and titanium nano-molding cases . But the real tech trend of the last few years? OLED. The first Garmin OLED watch was the Garmin
Hackers Hit Banks of the Cash and Blood Variety in France
2 TTPs•
Gizmodo / 7h
Any bank will do.
‘Bass X Machina’ Is Black Historical Fiction at Its Finest
Gizmodo / 7h
Studio Mir and LeSean Thomas' steampunk western Netflix animated series starring Brian Tyree Henry has the X-factor and then some.
Better Ways Elon Musk Could Have Spent the $500 Million He Wasted in the Midterms
Gizmodo / 7h
Think of all the ketamine that could have gotten him.
Nothing CEO says company’s mysterious AI-first device is dropping next month
TechCrunch / 7h
While it's not yet clear what kind of product the smartphone startup is cooking up, Nothing's CEO said the product is designed to leverage AI for productivity gains.
Sephoras fall Savings Event is live: See the top 25 beauty tech deals on multistylers, LED masks, and more
Mashable / 7h
The very best deals from the Sephora Savings Event: Best hair dryer/multistyler deal Shark FlexStyle 4-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer $179.10 for Sephora Beauty Insiders (save $119.90 with code ALLONSALE) Best flat iron deal Shark Silki Pro 3-in-1 Hair Straightener, Styler & Dryer $179.10 for Sephora Beauty Insiders (save $69.90 with code ALLONSALE) Best skincare tech deal Shark CryoGlow Plus Anti-
Durbin Is Retiring, Marshall Just Lost—Why The Bill Threatening Your Credit Card Rewards Isn’t Dead
View from the Wing / 7h
Dick Durbin is retiring and Roger Marshall just lost his Senate seat. The two most prominent champions of the Credit Card Competition Act, the law intended to regulate credit card interchange which will mean far fewer rewards for consumers, will be gone in January. But the thing about this legislation is that it's more useful as a way to raise campaign money from both retailers and banks than as s
Almost no one uses AI agents to book their Uber, company says
TechCrunch / 7h
During its busiest week last quarter, Uber said only four people booked a ride using an AI agent.
Using Notion felt like a second job, so I replaced it with this Notion-Obsidian hybrid app
How-To Geek / 7h
I wanted to build a second brain, so I installed the one app synonymous with the idea — Notion. The plan was to set up a few databases and start capturing all my notes into them, so everything would stay neatly organized and easy to find when I needed it. However, if you’ve used Notion before, you probably already know what’s coming.
VMware releases vSphere Express for virtualization on up to 128 cores
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
After alienating many long-time small- to medium-sized business (SMB) customers, Broadcom’s VMware is trying to appeal to its smaller customers. Today, the virtualization company announced vSphere Express, a lower-end virtualization offering for organizations that require “cost-effective essential virtualization.” vSphere Express comes after many customers reported that VMware was pushing them to
AMD's record quarter: Data center business doubles, while gaming craters
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
AMD reported third-quarter revenues on Tuesday with a record $13.4 billion, an increase of 45 percent year over year, as data center business nearly doubled and the company's gaming segment cratered. AMD CFO Jean Hu said, "We expect revenue to be approximately $17 billion, plus or minus 3%. The middle point of our guidance represents approximately 66% year-over-year revenue growth, primarily driv
Big Tech claims voters’ AI backlash is “anti-Trump” not “anti-tech”
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Donald Trump’s big, rapid American AI buildout now faces a major slowdown as voters in yesterday’s elections overwhelmingly supported candidates and measures that favored increasing restrictions on AI and data centers nationwide. One resource from a polling firm, called Redbud Consulting, tracked data center initiatives on the ballot and reported that out of 44 measures across 10 states seeking t
After Texas' blue wave, what happens to Elon Musk and SpaceX?
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Following his public disputes with California authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Elon Musk personally moved to Texas, outside of Austin, in 2020. Over the next six years, he doubled down on the Lone Star State. In 2021, Musk increasingly focused the Starship program in South Texas, urging SpaceX employees to move there and work on the company's future. In March of that year, he began using
Ted Cruz aims to stack FCC with Republicans before Democrats take Senate control
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is aiming to widen the Republican majority on the Federal Communications Commission before Democrats take over control of the Senate in January 2027. Just before the Republicans' midterm loss, Cruz yesterday announced a November 10 nomination hearing for Trump's FCC nominee, Danielle Thumann Severs. In his final two months as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, C
Snapchat surpasses 30M paid subscribers
TechCrunch / 8h
The milestone comes a year after Snapchat announced a controversial limit on free storage for its Memories feature and informed users it would start requiring users to pay $1.99 per month for additional storage or subscribe to Snapchat+ to retain their Memories.
Sam Altman: You’re Completely Right About RAM. I’m Sorry for the Confusion. Here’s What Happened
Gizmodo / 8h
The OpenAI CEO is backpedaling after suggesting worldwide RAM supplies should be further diverted to data centers.
Five Hacks Every Una Watch User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Una watch is pretty much made to be hackable, with its interchangeable parts and open development environment. But it’s also pretty barebones at launch, without many features available yet. However, here are five things I’ve discovered I can do with it—and I hope to expand this list quite a bit as the device and its community mature. UNA Watch
Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ Is Headed to Space, A24 Says
Gizmodo / 8h
A24 says NASA requested permission to screen the film aboard the International Space Station.
I've started charging all of my devices for free with solar (here's how)
How-To Geek / 8h
There’s nothing quite like free energy, both in dollars and emissions, so I’ve started powering as many devices as I can entirely with solar power — including the one I’m writing these words on. I'm not going to tell you this is practical for most people, but it's doable, and for some of us, it’s fun.
Hakeem Jeffries Is Bankrolled by the Most Controversial Tech Companies in Existence
Futurism / 8h
The so-called “bluenami” that swept across the US on Tuesday is already hitting the breakwater. With Democrats seizing a firm majority in the House along with the Senate, longtime party loyalist Hakeem Jeffries is poised to take up the mantle as speaker. But for all the progressive excitement around the bruising beatdown delivered to Donald Trump and the Republican party, Jeffries’ own backers in
OpenAI is already trying to shape the 2028 election
TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI’s Chris Lehane wants AI to define the 2028 election, proposing a new social contract that could benefit Americans while also advancing the AI giant’s own business interests.
The Pentagon wants to buy an Australian-made 'kamikaze' suicide drone armed with a shotgun
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Pentagon clears an Australian shotgun drone for American government procurement Australia's Cerberus MI can fire weapons and return for reloading The 40-pound aircraft can carry shotguns or grenade launchers The Pentagon has approved an Australian-developed armed drone for inclusion on a procurement list used by American military and federal agencies. Cerberus MI was developed by Skyborne Tec
Google Tries to Walk Back Controversial School AI Policy Following Political Backlash
Gizmodo / 8h
Google backtracks on executive's threat that if AI goes, so does Search.
Meta acquires AI coding startup Conductor
TechCrunch / 8h
The startup allows software engineers to deploy teams of agents to work on various aspects of a project simultaneously.
‘We Have No Shared Reality’: Two Political Influencers on the Future of Politics Online
Wired / 8h
Kat Abughazaleh and CJ Pearson spoke at WIRED World Fair on Wednesday about the influence of social media on politics following Tuesday’s midterm elections.
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie Casts a ‘Stranger Things’ Star
Gizmodo / 8h
Maya Hawke is the first big name to join the film from Legendary and Hasbro.
I saved $100 a year by turning my old PC into cloud storage
How-To Geek / 8h
Every few months, a storage warning lands in my inbox. I've noticed that they all sound the same and ask me to pay a little more to make the storage problem go away. The number is never big, but I still hate paying it. That price is what got me staring at the dusty computer in my closet , wondering if it could do the job instead.
Hacker steals millions by scamming high-stakes online poker games with this devious malware attack
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Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Malware allegedly gave a poker cheat access to opponents' computer screens Hundreds of online poker players may have suffered financial losses MeshAgent reportedly helped the attacker monitor selected players during games Online poker players are facing allegations of a cheating operation that may have cost participants millions of dollars across online gambling sites. Wired reports that hundreds
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms
Wired / 9h
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesday night.
Is millennial optimism back? The internet thinks so after the 2026 midterms.
Mashable / 9h
As Democrats celebrated midterm wins in Republican strongholds like Texas and Kansas, parts of the internet began to sound a lot like the Obama years. Users shared Hamilton clips, played "We Are Young," shared jokes and memes, and celebrated the "blue tsunami." Alongside the reactions came the question: Was millennial optimism back? The phrase had already been circulating on TikTok well before el
Defiant Ritz-Carlton Singapore Joining Marriott Bonvoy… Finally!
One Mile at a Time / 9h
The world’s only Ritz-Carlton that doesn’t participate in the Marriott Bonvoy program will finally be joining, which seems long overdue. I can’t imagine the hotel will be particularly generous, but we’ll see! Ritz-Carlton Singapore joins Bonvoy as of December 2026 The 608-key Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore will be joining the Marriott Bonvoy program as of December 1, 2026. So as of that date, Bo
Hackers stole DreamHost customer files and inboxes during months-long attack
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TechCrunch / 9h
The web host said hackers exploited a vulnerability to access customer emails and files during a "deliberate attack."
Pangram expands its AI detection tools to video and images
Engadget / 9h
The company behind the widely used tool for AI text is moving into more kinds of AI slop.
Want traditional or immutable Linux? openSUSE Leap 16.1 lets you decide
How-To Geek / 9h
Since outlining its Leap 16 plans in 2024, Linux distro openSUSE has been working toward a more flexible Linux ecosystem, embracing SUSE’s Adaptable Linux Platform technology while promising to preserve traditional installations. This eventually resulted in two distinct offerings: Leap for traditional desktop and server environments, and Leap Micro for immutable systems. Leap 16.1 now combines bo
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Shows the ‘Silver Linings’ of a Replicant Takeover
Wired / 9h
Showrunner Silka Luisa and star Hunter Schafer want their series, Blade Runner 2099, to show the benefits of a post-revolution world.
The Milwaukee replacement parts shop by Home Depot you never knew existed
How-To Geek / 9h
If one of your fancy Milwaukee tools is broken, has stopped working, or isn't operating as it should, don't just throw it away. Most Milwaukee power tools come with a 5-year warranty, or a cheap spare part might be the difference between enjoying it for years to come and spending big bucks on a replacement.
Panicked Sam Altman Reverses Position as Walls Close In, Says People Should Be Able to Own RAM
Futurism / 9h
During a recent podcast appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made some baffling comments that really hit a nerve on social media. The billionaire said that it didn’t make sense for individual people to run their own AI models at home and that all of their RAM chips were far better off being used inside the industry’s widely-reviled data centers. “But from a global allocation perspective, actually, i
Xbox is testing two new controller options for Cloud Gaming
Engadget / 9h
The Nano Controller is adopting a Google Stadia trick.
Every historic win in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections
Mashable / 9h
Election Day 2026 is one for the books. Even as results continue to pour in, early victories are already shaking up the country. Americans expressed a resounding anti-AI data center sentiment across local ballots. People took to the streets in Texas to celebrate its new Democratic governor, the first in decades, and the success of James Talarico's viral campaign for Senate. The internet, a verita
Google Is Forcing AI Overviews in Classrooms. Schools Are Searching for a Way Out
Wired / 9h
Google is tying up AI Overviews with traditional search, angering parents and educators who worry that easy, machine-generated answers are leaving kids less capable.
MAGA Tech VCs Whine Like Babies After Democratic Sweep
Gizmodo / 9h
Folks like Elon Musk moved to Texas when it was Republican controlled. It's now a blue state.
Leak TruStream review: a gifted network audio player that just lacks a bit of dynamic headroom
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Leak TruStream: Two-minute review Leak has been doing very nicely as its own tribute act lately, and the latest product to get the ‘walnut and aluminium’ mid-20th century modern retro treatment is a network streamer called TruStream. But while it looks like a throwback, the TruStream is thoroughly modern on the inside. Wired and wireless connectivity, balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs, a t
I don't need another AI app for these 4 Galaxy features
How-To Geek / 9h
I use ChatGPT and Gemini for all sorts of little things throughout the day. Sometimes I need help fixing a message, sometimes I want to clean up a photo, and other times I’m just curious about something I spotted on screen. But I don’t always need to open a separate AI app and type out a prompt to get these things done.
Amex Gold Card Review: Benefits & Points For Those Who Like To Eat
One Mile at a Time / 10h
The American Express® Gold Card is one of the most rewarding cards out there if you’re looking to earn Amex Membership Rewards points . The Amex Gold Card is an absolute powerhouse if you spend a lot on food , whether it’s at restaurants or supermarkets (or a combination of both). While the card has a somewhat steep annual fee, the good news is that it offers credits that can largely help offset
Brighten up the block with 42% off on Litsoul's Outdoor Lighting Kit
How-To Geek / 10h
Vivid outdoor lighting is one of the best ways to kick off the holiday season. There's something about those bright lights and flashing colors that create a festive atmosphere and put a smile on people's faces. Be the first to light up the block with 42% off the Litsoul 600FT Permanent Outdoor Lights .
Voters Rejected A.I. in the Midterms. Now Comes an Era of Scrutiny.
NYT > Technology / 10h
After two years of little A.I. oversight, voters on Tuesday rejected data center projects and swept into office Democratic candidates who promised to regulate the technology.
Knives Are Out in the White House
Wired / 10h
From top officials like Pete Hegseth to White House aides to right-wing pundits, the race is on to find someone besides Donald Trump to blame for the Republicans’ catastrophic losses.
Southwest’s New Platinum Status Adds Too Little—10 Ways Rapid Rewards Should Fix Its New Program
View from the Wing / 10h
Southwest Airlines is adding Platinum status to Rapid Rewards, but someone who already has A-List Preferred and Companion Pass won't get much new. A third checked bag, earlier boarding, and a higher advertised earning bonus (offset by lower base-earning on higher fares) are very modest additions considering they're launching a new top tier. Gold, the replacement for A-List Preferred, already gets
Open source AI is booming. Hugging Face explains who profits.
TechCrunch / 10h
Open source models are becoming more mainstream as enterprises, governments and startups alike rely on the promise of lower costs, more control, and more flexibility. But as increasingly capable models become more freely available, how do companies capture value? And with Chinese open models gaining ground, can American players keep up? On this episode of […]
DuckDuckGo pitches itself to schools amid backlash over Google’s AI policy
TechCrunch / 10h
DuckDuckGo is courting schools frustrated by Google's AI restrictions, pointing educators to its search engine and options to disable AI features.
The Tech Industry Went All in on Trump, and Now They’re in Serious Danger Now That Americans Have Turned on Him
Futurism / 10h
Tech companies threw their lot in with Donald Trump, and now, following a blue tsunami, they’re poised to pay the price. If it wasn’t already clear before the first vote was cast, it’s now undeniable that these midterm elections were in no small part a referendum on Big Tech. A preponderance of Democratic candidates for congress, the senate, and state governorship supported some form of data cent
6 PC components you paid good money for but aren’t fully using
How-To Geek / 10h
Whether you’ve got a budget PC build or a top-of-the-line gaming or productivity beast, your favorite machine likely has some untapped potential you can unlock by tweaking one component or another.
SpaceX is snapping up hundreds of homes near its new flagship AI data center — but only if the owners agree to one incredible catch
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
SpaceX reportedly offers to buy 418 homes near its AI facilities Homeowners face a lawsuit withdrawal condition attached to reported purchase offers Residents blame gas turbines for persistent noise and sleepless nights SpaceX is reportedly seeking to purchase 418 homes in Colonial Hills, a Southaven neighbourhood close to its expanding artificial intelligence operations. The properties stand clo
How to get United Club lounge access: From credit cards to paid memberships
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Airport lounges can serve as oases from a busy, crowded or outdated terminal. Some lounges participate in membership networks like Priority Pass, while others, like the United Club lounge, are operated by individual airlines. If you're a loyal United Airlines flyer or frequent one of the carrier's largest hubs, visiting a United Club lounge is probably already on your radar. However, the airline
Hugging Face’s CEO Says His P(Doom) Is ‘Close to Zero’
Wired / 10h
“Most of the risk is actually created by a couple of players building behind closed doors,” Clément Delangue said of the need for open source AI.
Oh, snap. Martian volcanoes might actually still be alive.
Mashable / 10h
Though Mars has the largest volcanoes in the solar system, many scientists have claimed they are long-extinct. No one has ever seen smoke or lava erupting from their towering summits. But new evidence from a European spacecraft may force researchers to rethink that assumption: Maybe these volcanoes are not dead after all — just dormant. SEE ALSO: Mars without its makeup can look a little blue. He
VisionQuest finally reveals its big villain: Who is the Client?
Mashable / 10h
Since the beginning of VisionQuest , the show has introduced a variety of antagonists, from mercenary Paladin (Todd Stashwick) to the returning Ultron (James Spader), this time in a human avatar. Yet the show's true big bad, the shadowy figure pulling all the strings, has remained a mystery. Known simply as the Client, he's been hunting Vision (Paul Bettany) throughout the show's run, manifesting
Scammers are using AI to fake images of lost pets, demand ransom for their return, according to report
Mashable / 10h
Thanks to AI, it's never been easier for cyber criminals to scam unsuspecting internet users. From "autonomous" AI agents to voice cloning capabilities , scammers now have an array of tools at their fingertips to aid them in their grifts. Scammers are getting extremely clever with their AI-assisted schemes, too. Case in point: a new report from BBC detailing how scammers are weaponizing AI tools
People say they want small smartphones—the Enough Phone will put that to the test
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The first modern smartphones had 3.5-inch screens, which can be hard to remember in today's world of gargantuan glass slabs. Sure, people talk about wanting smaller phones, but will they buy one? Enough Phone is betting they will. The company will begin taking preorders for its first device today, which is built around a petite 5.3-inch screen that is apparently the smallest it could find with de
Samsung’s Next Midrange Phone May Have a Bigger Battery Than the S26 Ultra
Gizmodo / 10h
The Galaxy A38 could sport a battery as large as 6,000mAh, breaking a long streak of smaller-capacity phones.
Scientists Thought California Had as Few as 26,000 Insect Species. They Were Way Off
Gizmodo / 10h
A statewide survey has revealed the true scale of California's insect biodiversity.
Your Cat May Be Even More Like a Baby Than We Knew, Scientists Find
Gizmodo / 10h
Scientists sorted cats into four personality types, including one that shows the same mix of shyness and curiosity around strangers as human babies.
Google TV's home screen is a billboard, and you can replace it for free
How-To Geek / 10h
When compared to the likes of Samsung and LG, the typical Google TV system can hardly be called "bloated," but there are still aspects of the default Google TV or Android TV experience that could do with a trim.
Texas was the new epicenter of the AI data center buildout. That might be kaput.
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Texas is the fastest-growing data center market in the US and ground zero for Big Tech’s largest AI buildouts. But the blue wave that swept the Lone Star State may jeopardize that position. Democrat James Talarico won the US Senate seat against Ken Paxton. Gina Hinojosa won the race for governor against the Republican incumbent, Greg Abbott. At the state level, Democrats will take control of the
Jamie Campbell Bower on His Journey From the Upside Down to Middle-earth
Gizmodo / 11h
The 'Stranger Things' villain plays a far more heroic character on 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.'
Nintendo's main Switch cartridge supplier is leaving the ROM business
Engadget / 11h
This is potentially terrible news for those who love physical media.
Foxconn reveals bid to grab 50% of the global AI server market within the next few years
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Foxconn wants to capture half the global AI server market within two years Existing production capacity is fully booked for at least 18 months AI infrastructure could generate 65% of Foxconn's revenue within five years Foxconn is seeking to increase its share of artificial intelligence server manufacturing as demand for computing infrastructure continues expanding worldwide. The Taiwanese electro
Voters approved more than 40 measures to slow or ban data center growth
Mashable / 11h
Results are still streaming in from what is already a history-making midterm election cycle , but there is at least one clear outcome: Americans are fed up with AI data centers. Data centers have become a leading issue in local politics over the last year. In 2026, at least 50 local ballot measures related to data center permits, construction, or regulation were proposed in state legislatures. Fo
Google Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro XL Sale: Save Up to $350
Wired / 11h
Upgrade to the smartest Android smartphones. Google’s latest Pixel 11 phones are all on sale at their lowest prices to date, well ahead of Black Friday.
Alaska Atmos Rewards Global Getaways Sale: Save Up To 50% On Award Flights
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Alaska Atmos Rewards offers the Global Getaways promotion, whereby members can save on award tickets in select regions. Atmos Rewards launches this promotion on the first Wednesday of each month (which the program calls “Atmos Members Day”), so we just saw the one for November launched. Let’s go over the opportunities, as you can save up to 50% on award tickets. There are some cool markets in whi
Firefox's New 'Mini Window' Feature Is a Game Changer for Productivity
Lifehacker / 11h
For many of us, web browsing involves juggling dozens of tabs at once, and it's easy for important pages to get lost in the chaos. Now, Firefox has introduced something I think could help us multi-taskers: a "Mini Window." As highlighted by ZDNET's Jack Wallen , this new Firefox feature works like picture-in-picture overlays for videos—only here, that PiP displays a website. "[Mini Window] lets y
Roundtables: Inside the Quest for Cognitive Immortality
MIT Technology Review / 11h
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 In an effort to reach an elusive continuity of the self, some far-thinking technologists are working on ways to keep your brain going—even beyond death. Join science editor Mary Beth Griggs and senior editor for biomedicine Antonio Regalado for a conversation exploring possible paths to keep your mind going, including gradual brain replacement and uploading our memories
The Lawyer Holding Big Tech Accountable by ‘Beating the Tar Out of Them’ in Court
Wired / 11h
Mark Lanier led the first social media addiction case to go to trial, winning a verdict against Meta and Google in March. It’s just the beginning.
Excel alone is great. Excel plus these 5 apps is even more powerful
How-To Geek / 11h
I spend a lot of time in Excel, but some of my favorite Excel workflows barely happen inside Excel at all. One spreadsheet became an interactive map. One reporting workbook now pulls in new files whenever I refresh it. Some Excel problems now get solved with a quick conversation with ChatGPT before I even open the workbook.
Is the Venture X Business worth the $395 annual fee?
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Capital One Venture X Business is a great option for small-business owners who want to earn miles on their spending. It features a solid welcome bonus and many of our favorite features found on its consumer counterpart, the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card . One such similarity is the $395 annual fee. This is a bargain compared to some other premium business cards, such as The Busine
AI and Crypto’s Election Spending Spree Backfired Spectacularly
Gizmodo / 11h
The two industries poured hundreds of millions into the 2026 midterms, but some of their biggest political bets didn't pay off.
Waymo confirms it’s shaking up its Uber relationship in January 2028
TechCrunch / 11h
The change will set up direct competition in those markets, as Uber has many other autonomous vehicle partners on its network.
Bluetooth HDT will finally give smartwatches and earbuds the battery upgrade they deserve
How-To Geek / 11h
Bluetooth is getting a significant upgrade that could make everyday wireless devices faster and more capable. The Bluetooth SIG is adopting its new High Data Throughput (HDT) feature, which raises the top speed of Bluetooth LE from 2 Mbps to 7.5 Mbps. That’s nearly four times faster, and speed isn’t the only improvement. Bluetooth HDT is also designed to move more information while using power ef
Sam Altman Makes Weird Tweet After Bruising Midterm Results
Futurism / 11h
The Republican party wasn’t the only loser following a historic Democratic victory following this year’s midterm elections. Big Tech suffered a bruising defeat as well, with dozens of ballot measures across the country calling for more restrictions on data centers, along with a rash of newly-minted elected officials who campaigned on holding the industry accountable. It was one of the clearest re
SpaceX joins forces with Qualcomm to build Starlink Mobile 5G network
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Qualcomm's Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms will support Starlink Mobile's terrestrial base stations This tech will help improve coverage, capacity, and spectral efficiency However, analysts argue that spectrum and tower leases are more important for the carrier Starlink Mobile has just taken another big step towards launching its US mobile network to compete with the likes of Verizon
Sherrod Brown’s Win in Ohio Is a Rare Loss for Crypto Under Trump
NYT > Technology / 11h
Fairshake, the major industry super PAC, spent $46 million on ads against the Democrat, Sherrod Brown, who won.
Small Phones Have Vanished. Enough Phone Wants to Bring Them Back
Wired / 11h
As flagship smartphones balloon in size, the Enough Phone offers a 5.3-inch handset. Choose between stock Android or an anti-distraction operating system.
10 Shows Like 'Phony' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. What if you knew your mom wasn't really your mom, but no one believed you? That's the improbable but entertaining premise of Hulu's Phony , which stars Sam Nivola as a teenager who wakes up from a car accident and quickly comes to believe that his mother ( Friday Night Lights ' Connie Britton) is an imposter. Of course, no one believes him. I'm no
‘You Can See Everything’ is getting an outer space release and it hasn’t even come out in Europe yet
TechCrunch / 11h
It is easier to watch the Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything" in low Earth orbit than in London.
God of War Laufey is delayed until May 20
Engadget / 11h
Santa Monica Studio will use the extra time to push the game "to its fullest potential."
I was tired of limited Pixel Watch band options, so I made my own
How-To Geek / 11h
Pixel Watch owners enjoy a beautiful, circular Wear OS smartwatch with a stunning UI, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Google uses proprietary connectors instead of the universal quick-release ones, so you can only use specific bands with Pixel Watches . First-party bands sell for unholy prices, especially the metal options, which narrows the selection even further. It really grinds my gea
Global data breaches jump 13% as UK leaks more than double — and Ukraine rockets up the rankings
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Surfshark recorded 121.8 million breached accounts worldwide in Q3 2026, up 13.2% on the previous quarter. The UK overtook France as Europe's most breached country, while Ukraine jumped from 47th to 6th globally. The US still accounts for almost a third of all leaks, and experts say limiting what you share is your best defense. More than 121.8 million online accounts were compromised around the w
Our top Apple iMac alternative from HP drops by $1,350 — but the price cut definitely won't last
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Designed to take on the all-in-one dominance of Apple’s iMac, the HP OmniStudio X line is aimed firmly at everyday computing in style. And when we tested it out, we found it was “a great all-in-one for everyday computing.” Personally, I always thought the original asking price was a little too much. But now for a very limited time – literally yours left – the HP OmniStudio X All-in-One Desktop Ne
Utah starts enforcing adult site age checks—but its VPN crackdown stays on ice
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Utah began enforcing the age verification requirement in its SB 73 law for adult websites on November 2. A federal injunction still blocks the provision that would have made sites liable for Utah users who hide their location with a VPN. VPNs remain legal and useful in Utah for now, but the legal fight is far from settled. Utah has started enforcing age checks on adult websites, but the most cont
Three years after the Online Safety Act, could the under-16 social media ban put VPNs back in the firing line?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Last week marked three years since the UK Government enacted the Online Safety Act (OSA). Now, the impending UK under-16s social media ban and questions over the effectiveness of current measures threaten to push VPNs back into the spotlight. Speaking to TechRadar, VPN providers said the law has been a "heavy-handed approach" that's only been "partly" successful. But some aspects have seen succes
IOI says talent for Hitman World of Assassination Elusive Targets like JackSepticEye are found first, before a location is decided that 'thematically suits the talent' and with a story that 'synergizes with the talent in tone and genre'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Hitman World of Assassination senior level designer Marin Ansdal says Elusive Target celebrities are chosen before the level design and writing phase Ansdal says it's IO Interactive's "goal" to "bring talent that will bring more eyes to Hitman World of Assassination " Ansdal adds that the Elusive Target mission location always needs to "thematically" suit the main talent IO Interactive has reveal
Putin says Russian companies can now use foreign data centers following wave of major Ukraine drone strikes
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Russian companies can now be approved to use overseas data center facilities 10% of Russian data center capacities must be reserved for government use The country could be exploring hiding data centers underground Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an emergency decree allowing domestic companies to temporarily use overseas data centers after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on the cou
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya Cancun, Brand’s First All-Inclusive, Opens Soon
One Mile at a Time / 12h
EXTRA PERKS AVAILABLE Enjoy breakfast, upgrades, & more Want to take advantage of Hyatt Privé benefits, including a room upgrade, complimentary breakfast, a hotel credit, and more, when booking a cash stay? Contact Ford (ford@fordbtravel.com) for more details. He may even be able to help if you already have a stay booked. Email Ford In late 2023, Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings announced a c
4 new documentaries to watch on Netflix in November
How-To Geek / 12h
Netflix has a diverse lineup of documentaries coming this month, covering everything from Hollywood careers and iconic photography to a high-profile criminal case. And as the year comes to an end, you don't want to miss out on these interesting stories.
Is YouTube getting a separate social networking app?
Mashable / 12h
Google might be looking to expand the social side of YouTube to a separate app, according to a report. The diligent detectives over at Android Authority spotted several references, both in the form of code and visual assets, to something called "Tamba" in the latest build of YouTube for Android . These include a logo that looks like a more improvisational take on the regular YouTube logo and code
Tidy up your floors with $500 off the Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro robot vacuum
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $500: As of Nov. 4, get the Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro for $999.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,499.99. That's a discount of 33%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro $999.99 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $500 If you're tired of vacuuming, you're not alone. It's a never-ending task that always has to be done, so it's understandable that you might be burned o
Enjoy your favorite movies and shows on an even larger screen with $300 off the Hisense C3 Smart Laser Projector
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $300: As of Nov. 4, get the Hisense C3 Smart Laser Projector for $1,699.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,999.99. That's a discount of 15%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Hisense C3 Smart Laser Projector $1,699.99 at Amazon $1,999.99 Save $300 Want a larger screen to enjoy your favorite movies and shows on, but don't want to splurge on a TV to do it? You've got options, esp
Save time and money with 61% off Ryobi's USB Lithium Project Kit
How-To Geek / 12h
Ryobi's versatile Lithium Project Kit removes the stress of home DIY projects, technical jobs, and school assignments, with a range of handy tools to help you work fast and efficiently. You'll save time and money if you get it now at a massive 61% off with a Home Depot deal.
Americans Just Resoundingly Rejected AI Data Centers
Futurism / 12h
A “blunami” swept the nation last night as Democrats defeated Republicans to gain control of the House and Senate in a historic midterm landslide. And it looks like data centers played a key role in the outcome. A lot was on Americans’ minds as they went to the polls. The war on Iran. Cost of living. Brutal immigration policies. Healthcare cuts. Culture wars. For a small number of online weirdos,
Maybe Life Is Like ‘Star Wars’ After All
Gizmodo / 12h
Some tried to co-op the sci-fi franchise as its own but, ultimately, there's a new hope once again.
'Ocarina of Time' for Switch 2 Might Already Have a Weird Glitch
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Thursday is a big day for Zelda fans. That's when the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time officially launches on Switch 2, marking the first major linear (i.e., non-open-world) 3D Zelda game since the 2016 Twilight Princess remake on Wii U. I, for one, have been waiting for this day for years. I loved the N64 original and the 3DS remake
Task Manager's best security features are hidden by default, here's how to turn them on
How-To Geek / 12h
Task Manager is much more than just a tool for monitoring system performance and force-closing unresponsive apps or ones that are slowing down your Windows PC. It's actually a versatile utility you can use to track down, manage, and disable startup apps , monitor services running on your PC, and even check on suspicious Windows apps and services that may be doing some shady stuff behind your back
Welcome Earth’s New Mini-Moon. It’s Adorably Tiny and Has a Loopy Orbit
Gizmodo / 12h
First mistaken for space junk, 2026 QQ8 has turned out to be a temporary companion to Earth.
AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton says we may have been 'better off' without AI
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
One of the Godfathers of AI has warned that it may take a serious AI incident before the technology is properly regulated He argues that humanity may have been "better off" without AI, but there is still time AI could create "a huge gap between rich and poor" and risks "society being torn apart" Nobel prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton - widely considered to be one of the godfathers
French vintage postcard, illustrated by Catharina Klein
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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What’s next for US energy policy after the midterm elections?
MIT Technology Review / 12h
Divided government limits big federal moves: Democrats now control both chambers of Congress, but without a two-thirds majority, Trump has the power to veto legislation—dramatically narrowing what's actually possible over the next two years. State and local wins could matter more: Democrats flipped Pennsylvania's government and Georgia's utility regulator, signaling real potential for renewable e
Redditor uses AI to get Switch games running natively on Apple TV
Engadget / 12h
The TVPort project is another example of people using Claude Code to bring software to other platforms
Bluetooth is going to get a lot faster in 2027
Engadget / 12h
Bluetooth HDT's rollout will benefit a wide range of wireless devices and how they communicate.
Early Black Friday Amazon sales: save $200 on the MacBook Air and get Bose headphones for $170
Mashable / 12h
Amazon early Black Friday deals at a glance Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200) Best Lego deal Lego Pokémon Eevee $47.99 (save $12) Best Amazon device deal Amazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click) $190.97 (save $34) Best kitchen deal Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $149.99 (save $30) Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort $169 (save $1
Hands-on: Xbox launches lightweight Nano Controller, and its just right for me
Mashable / 12h
Xbox has launched its new Nano Controller, designed for easy portability and smaller hands. Even so, gamers with larger mitts may still find this lightweight controller worth picking up. SEE ALSO: IKEA and Xbox's YXSTABY gaming furniture is functional without being in your face Announced last month , the Xbox Nano Controller offers the functionality of a traditional Xbox Wireless Controller in a
Uh-oh, did your 2026 Kindle just come apart? Keep calm and read this.
Mashable / 12h
Amazon redesigned its Kindle e-reader for 2026, and it now includes a removable back panel, allowing users to replace the battery more easily. As much as we like the idea of a repairable Kindle, Mashable's testing found that the back panel can come off too easily when removing the Kindle from its case, exposing the device's innards. Customers have taken notice of this design issue, too. A Reddit
Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion
TechCrunch / 12h
Sequoia is consolidating into a smaller, Bay Area–centered firm, shutting down the programs and offices it built during a 20-year expansion while announcing roughly $10 billion in new funds.
The Results Are In: Voters Hate Data Centers
Wired / 12h
From high-profile Senate races to local rezoning initiatives, data centers and their supporters did miserably on the ballot in the 2026 midterms.
Elon Musk spent nearly $500 million on the midterms and lost big-time
Engadget / 12h
This was the Cybertruck of elections.
Node-RED is used to create escape rooms—here's why I use it for my smart home
How-To Geek / 12h
Node-RED is a visual programming tool that allows you to create complex automations without having to write code. It can be used for everything from industrial applications to controlling escape room experiences, but it can also be a really powerful tool for your smart home.
American Airlines Says AAdvantage Is Its Edge—These 10 Changes Would Make That True
View from the Wing / 12h
Here are ten changes that would make earning American miles and status more worthwhile. Most have precedents at other airlines. Some are things American has already done, and could simply bring back.
I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling
TechCrunch / 12h
Apple's AI-powered Siri Recaps won me over in just one day, despite my privacy reservations. But there's still room for improvement.
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