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From the front row to the hot seat — what the midterms mean for Big Tech
TechCrunch / 36min
After spending two years getting cozy with the White House, Big Tech is suddenly trying to make friends with Democrats, and the open question is whether that image makeover can hold up against what states, local communities, and the markets are about to do.
How to watch International Open snooker final for free – Stream Wilson vs Higgins from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
Watch free live stream on Huya (China only) Watch live in UK on TNT Sports / HBO Max via Prime Abroad? Use NordVPN to watch your local coverage The 2026 International Championship reaches its climax in Nanjing, China, on November 7 with snooker stars Kyren Wilson and John Higgins battling for the prestigious title and £175,000 top prize. Wilson booked his place in Saturday’s final with a superb 9
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're good with geography. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're always in a rush. 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 an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're talkative. 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
Researchers Identify Suspicious Activity on Kalshi and Polymarket Before Times/Siena Poll Release
NYT > Technology / 1h
A trader placed well-timed bets on Polymarket and Kalshi in two Senate races. It was unclear if the person had access to inside information or simply made good trades.
Chinese Spy Who Targeted Jensen Huang Worked Directly for China’s Top Spy Agency: Report
Gizmodo / 2h
The woman who sought out a close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was a Ministry of State Security recruit, the New York Times reported.
A new iPad mini has arrived! So how does it compare to the rest of the range?
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
There's a new tiny tablet in town: Apple has just released an upgraded iPad mini , with a whole slew of improvements over its predecessor. In honor of this new addition, let's take a look at the full range and how the different options compare. The iPad mini is Apple's smallest and lightest tablet. All other models have screens that are 11 inches or larger, but the newest mini has an 8.5-inch scr
Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google
TechCrunch / 3h
The deal highlights the challenges of developing massive AI data centers.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 drops to $1,800 at Amazon
How-To Geek / 3h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is down to $1,800 on Amazon, a $300 discount off its $2,100 list price. This 14% drop makes the redesigned foldable more accessible than ever, beating out foldables like the iPhone Duo in terms of price point.
Nvidia reportedly tells data center customers to trim exposure to the Chinese market
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Nvidia's new rule forces foreign cloud providers to reconsider doing business in China Chinese AI companies face fewer routes to powerful American processors Nvidia has sharply reduced the number of approved Asian chip buyers Nvidia is tightening commercial restrictions on foreign cloud providers, requiring them to reduce their reliance on Chinese businesses that use its advanced AI processors. T
3 Linux apps that fix Flatpak's most annoying permission and storage problems
How-To Geek / 3h
Flatpak makes it easier to install applications across different Linux distros, but its sandboxing model introduces problems that you will eventually run into. An application might not be able to access your files, recognize a connected device, or use a system feature. Even uninstalling applications can leave behind configuration files and other data that continue occupying storage.
Musk Says SpaceX Government Revenue Will Shrivel Next Year
Gizmodo / 4h
Musk wants you to know he is not worried about a Democrat-led Congress.
Data center providers are turning to old jet engines to power their output — Elon Musk's xAI installs eight converted engines for a major boost
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
xAI installs eight converted jet engines to supply its Mississippi data center Each refurbished turbine can generate up to 50 megawatts of electricity Grid connection delays are pushing AI companies towards alternative power sources Artificial intelligence companies are increasingly installing aircraft-derived turbines as conventional electricity supplies struggle to keep pace with expanding data
The CORSAIR 4000D RS ARGB case hits a new all-time low of $75
How-To Geek / 4h
Building a new PC doesn't require a premium budget, but finding a case that balances airflow, cable management, and modularity at a fair price is tough. Amazon is currently selling the white CORSAIR 4000D RS ARGB PC Tower for just $75. That's a 40% discount off its regular $125 price, making it the lowest price we've seen for this chassis. If you're planning a new PC build, you'll want to take ad
Doctors pull knife from man's eye that went through his brain—and he's fine now
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
A man in his 20s showed up to a UK hospital with the hilt of a knife sticking out of his face. The 15 mm-wide blade hidden within went completely through his right eye and through his brain, with the tip of the blade hitting the top of his skull. Despite the ghastly injury, the man was alive and conscious when he arrived. He could still talk and move all four limbs. His doctors described him as b
Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to Trump
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Several tanker ships linked to Iran have been loitering over subsea Internet cables in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz—a possible indication that the Iranian government is preparing to attack such undersea infrastructure in response to any renewed US and Israeli strikes. The movements of three sanctioned tankers and an Iranian fishing boat have been tracked near major undersea cables b
Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Many people are not big fans of game publisher EA right now for good reason , but for those who remember a better time in the 1990s, there's a little good news. Twenty-five classic games from that EA era have been lightly remastered and updated, then placed for sale on Steam and GOG , including several Wing Commander games and nearly the entire Ultima series. Below is the full list of remastered
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, November 7 (game #1748)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, November 6 (game #1747) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, November 7 (game #979)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, November 6 (game #978) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, November 7 (game #1245)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, November 6 (game #1244) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cleve
6 Gboard gestures most Android users never discover
How-To Geek / 4h
You may already know about glide/slide typing, where you keep your finger down and swipe over several keys before releasing it, but did you know there are more gestures available aside from swipe typing?
5 cozy hobbies I'm embracing as the weather gets colder
How-To Geek / 5h
During the insane heat of the summer, I couldn't imagine ever being cold again, and yet just a couple of months later, I'm shivering in my home office wearing a thick wool sweater. As the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to enjoy some cozy hobbies to take your mind off the temperature.
The worlds largest wildlife crossing opens soon. Heres how to see the cute animals.
Mashable / 5h
Soon California drivers speeding down the 101 freeway won't be the only ones commuting in comfort. As hundreds of thousands of vehicles speed down the multi-lane highway in their vehicles, their animal counterparts — the wildlife population that makes up Los Angeles County — will be similarly at ease. That's because officials will finally unveil the completed Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing ,
Our favorite Android smartwatch is $100 off: Save on the new Google Pixel Watch 5 before Black Friday
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $100 : As of Nov. 6, our favorite Android smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch 5 , is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon. The 41mm WiFi model is discounted by $100. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 5 $299.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $100 Amazon just knocked $100 off the Google Pixel Watch 5 , bringing the 41mm WiFi model down to $299.99, its lowest price yet . If you
The Beats Fit Pro are heavily reduced at Amazon — save $70 before Black Friday
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $70: As of Nov. 6, Beats Fit Pro are on sale for $129.95 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Fit Pro $129.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $70 I've been using the Beats Fit Pro for over three years now, and they're still some of my favorite earbuds I've tested . The battery life is excellent, they stay comfortably in place, and the sound qua
How to watch New Zealand vs. Tonga online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch New Zealand vs. Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free on 7plus . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Rugby League World Cup final is calling. There are only four teams left in contention for the main prize, and two electric semi-final matchups on the schedule for this weekend. The first sees New Zealand take on Tonga at the McDonal
Get lifetime access to 20TB of cloud storage for $315
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : Stop worrying about your digital storage with this 20TB lifetime subscription to Scramble Cloud Storage for just $314.96 (reg. $1,440) with code CLOUD through Nov. 8. Opens in a new window Credit: Scramble Cloud Scramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $314.96 $1,440 Save $1,125.04 The more you use your devices, the more digital files you accumulate. Since we’re all glued to ou
No Manga Nails Liminal Spaces Quite Like Tsutomu Nihei’s ‘Blame!’
Gizmodo / 5h
Come for the sci-fi manga's iconic beam pistol, stay for the architectural horror of its brutalist megastructure.
Three Ways to Avoid CAPTCHA Prompts When Using a VPN
Lifehacker / 5h
VPNs make it harder to track your online activity across websites, but it also makes them suspicious about your origins. When you borrow an IP address that hundreds of other people are also using for any number of reasons, you’re much more likely to get repeat verification requests from online firewalls. That said, you don’t have to keep clicking on those traffic lights over and over. You can sim
I Went Dumpster Diving At Wendy’s And Bought $100,000 In Stickers—All For Airline Miles
View from the Wing / 5h
How to earn 100,000 credit card points for “zero dollars”: buy 100 bags of dog food, type a chicken sound into your bank account, download an app called SwizzyPay, and stand in your yard yelling “Papa want pointy.”
When Is An Airport Lounge Visit Not Worth It? Here’s How I Decide…
One Mile at a Time / 5h
It goes without saying that a lot about the passenger experience when traveling by air has changed over the decades, both for better and worse. I think perhaps one of the most fascinating transformations we’ve seen over the years involves airport lounges, and how their purpose has completely flipped. I’d like to talk about that in a bit more detail in this post, and share my approach to using lou
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman chats up Samsung to try and secure more RAM — as concerns grow over AI capacity
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Sam Altman met about 50 Samsung executives, including its chip chief, then lunched with SK's Chey Samsung billed the visit as an executive AI seminar, and neither company announced a new memory deal Samsung's 2027 HBM is sold out, and SK hynix is booked through 2029, while Microsoft and OpenAI both report demand outrunning capacity OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently spent time in a room with around 5
3 excellent Netflix documentaries to binge-watch this weekend (November 6-8)
How-To Geek / 5h
Documentaries are one of Netflix's most consistent genres. Whether it's a two-hour movie about a cold case or a five-episode series about the downfall of a cartel leader, Netflix subscribers in the U.S. have shown that they love and appreciate documentaries. The November slate of Netflix documentaries looks promising, and I have a feeling you'll see a few of them in the streamer's weekly top 10.
One of Logitech's best gaming keyboards is down to $150 on Amazon
How-To Geek / 5h
Logitech's G PRO X TKL wireless gaming keyboard is currently available on Amazon for $150. While the current regular retail price isn't listed, this is significantly lower than the $220 listed price, making it a strong value for a tournament-grade peripheral. The tenkeyless layout saves valuable desk space, which is crucial for low-sensitivity FPS gamers who need room to swipe their mouse across
OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
TechCrunch / 6h
OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn't closed yet but is expected to in the coming weeks.
The Cybertruck’s Death Is Actually Great News for EVs
Wired / 6h
Tesla’s biggest failure is the second massive EV to get the axe within the last year, while smaller vehicles are proliferating. It could be a huge benefit for the US battery supply chain.
A Wave of Bomb Threats Is Bringing European Flights and TV Stations to a Halt
Gizmodo / 6h
The latest threats warned broadcasters that "the clock is ticking," following days of similar threats against passenger flights.
Silversea unveils the southernmost hotel in the world, purpose-built for Antarctica trips
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
There's now a new reason to travel to the bottom of the world. Silversea on Thursday officially opened The Cormorant at 55 South, a new luxury hotel near the southern tip of South America designed to transform the experience of traveling to Antarctica. Located in Chile's Patagonia region near Puerto Williams, the world's southernmost settlement, the 150-room property will serve as a luxury base a
I'd sooner set $2,000 on fire than buy an RTX 5080, but Nvidia knows I don't have anywhere else to go
How-To Geek / 6h
Thanks, RAM shortage. GPU prices are now worse than I can ever remember them being , and recent rumors just made them even worse.
Airline Lobby Chief Says Up To 99% Of Flyers Are Happy—His Own Survey Disagrees
View from the Wing / 6h
The head of the U.S. airline lobby says 98% to 99% of passengers are “very happy.” His own organization's survey says 72% are satisfied (28% aren't!) and just 31% are very satisfied.
Insurers After $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist: D’oh!
Gizmodo / 6h
Crypto insurers will likely tighten wording and security reviews and may add exclusions after the Binance hack, Reuters reported.
The New York Times Doesn’t Understand AI’s Role in Suppressing Wages
Gizmodo / 6h
Everyone's asking about job losses. The real threat of AI is stagnant wages.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer says multiplayer music requires a 'flexible framework' compared to the campaign with 'dramatic moments' as 'you have no idea how any given match is going to unfold' — 'Multiplayer is completely unpredictable'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves says there's a big difference between how music "functions" in multiplayer mode and in the campaign Graves says a campaign usually has narrative beats and "dramatic moments" to follow, while "multiplayer is completely unpredictable" He adds that "It's less about following a story and more about supporting the player's experience" Call of Duty:
I replaced my Wordle addiction with a game I vibe-coded in five minutes
How-To Geek / 6h
There are several puzzles that I complete each morning over breakfast, including Connections and the Guardian crossword. Wordle used to be part of that list, but I grew bored with it. I decided to see if I could vibe-code my own game based on a simple word game I'd made up back in college.
Delivery Robot Causes Car Accident With Nine Injuries
Futurism / 6h
At least nine bus riders were injured when a wayward delivery robot plowed into oncoming traffic in Estonia. The incident happened in the capital city Tallinn, in the middle of rush-hour traffic. As Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported , a delivery robot operated by the company Starship Technologies blundered into an intersection during a “no walk” signal, bringing it squarely into the path o
Save $300 on the DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Jigsaw
How-To Geek / 7h
Cheap tools cause headaches and add unwanted stress when you're trying to finish a DIY project or construction job on schedule. That's why it's best to stick with quality products like DeWalt's 20V Max XR Cordless Jigsaw , which is tough enough for professional work and offers wireless convenience for precise cuts.
Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers
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Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said that hackers have obtained sensitive personal information—including names, usernames, password hashes, and live tokens—for all of its users following a breach of its network security. The accomplishment could be a major coup for the attackers. Both Chainalysis and public sources have revealed a long list of high-profile customers, including government age
Earth's churning mantle may have created the Great Unconformity
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
In the Grand Canyon, there is a line in the rock where time seems to have gone missing. Ancient crystalline rocks mark its bottom, while sandstones laid down as life started to diversify during the Cambrian explosion mark the top. “It’s called the Great Unconformity, and it’s a gap in the geologic record,” says Nicolas Flament, a geoscientist at the University of Wollongong, Australia. "This gap
Nvidia hardware worth $11.4M vanished between Oakland and Texas
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A shipment of Nvidia hardware valued at $11.4 million vanished in transport between Oakland and Texas over the summer, and more than two months later, police have announced no arrests or recovery of the cargo. As reported by The Mercury News , six pallets of unknown Nvidia equipment left Oakland on August 29 on a truck bound for Fort Worth, Texas. The hardware was reportedly picked up as schedule
Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Some Roku OS users have been sad to learn that their favorite screensaver will no longer be available as of December 1. This week, affected users reported receiving an alert on their device that they will not be able to use the “Aquatic Life” screensaver after this month, as first reported by Cord Cutters News . The screensaver has been an option for Roku OS users for 10 years. Roku has been lice
FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls "historic" tech upgrade
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
While you might be pondering whether to replace a smartphone with one that has a slightly better camera or a second screen, the Federal Aviation Administration is planning a much bigger leap in technology for the country's air traffic control system. The FAA said yesterday that it will stop using floppy disks as part of a long-awaited upgrade that will give air traffic controllers faster access t
The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
TechCrunch / 7h
There are now 100,000 Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
Disney wants robots to do more than entertain you — they could help run its theme park operations, too
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Disney Accelerator is exploring new roles for robots across Disney's amusement parks Field AI is testing Cars-inspired autonomous robots to help guests park Physical Intelligence is exploring robots that sort and organize 3D glasses Picture this: The next time you're pulling into one of the many parking lots at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, you might
Takashi Yamazaki Hopes to Make a ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sequel
Gizmodo / 7h
His second Godzilla film is now in theaters and he'll follow it with 'Grandgear.' So maybe after that?
I tried an open-source Android Auto alternative in my car, and it beats Google's version in every way but one
How-To Geek / 7h
Despite its name, Android Auto is very different from Android on phones. You can't replace the home screen launcher, sideloaded apps aren't available, and Google services are even more tightly integrated. Thankfully, alternate options are starting to pop up, and I tried one.
Russian Federal State Statistics Service says it was hit by massive cyberattack — hackers steal 23TB of data, including Ukraine war casualty figures
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Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Hackers have shared data concerning Russian casualties in its war with Ukraine on a Russian state website, while also stealing 23TB of data Russian state statistics agency Rosstat admitted its servers were targeted over the Halloween weekend The organization’s electronic document management system was also hacked and exfiltrated Russian casualty figures in its war with Ukraine have been kept unde
How tech stocks are performing Friday amid AI slowdown fears
Mashable / 7h
After suffering one of its worst routs in years , tech stocks are recovering on Friday. It appears that some investors are trying to calm the waters slowly and steadily by buying the tech stock dip. After falling 6.3 percent on Thursday, the tech-centric Nasdaq 100 rose 1.9 percent on Friday. It may not be much, but it's certainly a welcome sign after its worst single-day performance in six years
How Stephen Miller Schemed His Way to the Top
Wired / 7h
The architect of the Trump administration’s brutal crackdowns on immigration and dissent was already known as “the prime minister.” Now he’ll work as the chief of staff.
These are the 3 most chaotic Linux distros of all time
How-To Geek / 7h
Most Linux distributions exist for sensible reasons: to make your computing experience easier, safer, or faster. All fully serious stuff. But sometimes, the community has a sense of humor—or a deep sense of malice—and builds operating systems for stranger reasons. I went out looking for weird Linux distros, and here are some of the most baffling ones I came across.
Europe’s Hera Probe Sends Back Its Closest View Yet of NASA’s DART Crash Site
Gizmodo / 8h
Strange grooves on asteroid Didymos may be fallout from NASA's historic asteroid smash.
New Federal Reserve Research Finds Cutting Merchant Swipe Fees Even Hurts Consumers Who Don’t Earn Rewards
View from the Wing / 8h
You can earn no miles, no points and no cash back from your credit card and still lose if the government cuts credit card merchant swipe fees. Research from two Philadelphia Federal Reserve economists explains why: the money banks collect when you spend helps pay for better borrowing terms.
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon's 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Gone are the days when holiday sales had a firm beginning and end. These days, if you're not scouring the internet weeks before the actual date of the event, you will miss out on deals. Black Friday is no exception. Amazon released some vague official plans for their sale,
Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you're a frequent traveler, scoring elite status with a major carrier like Delta Air Lines can make your journeys more relaxing and rewarding. However, deciding which airline loyalty program benefits you the most is difficult. This is mainly due to the variations between complimentary upgrades, bonus points or miles, lounge access and other valuable perks. Plus, is it even worth pursuing elite
3 Home Assistant projects to make dumb devices smart this weekend (Nov 6-8)
How-To Geek / 8h
You may have a lot of devices in your home that don't have any smart features. That doesn't mean that they can't become part of your smart home. There are plenty of clever ways to make dumb devices smart without too much cost or effort.
Krispy Kreme Is Beating Nvidia, and That’s Not Even the Chip Giant’s Biggest Problem
Gizmodo / 8h
Democrats will not be investigating Krispy Kreme's frosting distribution.
Sharks CryoGlow Plus face mask gets first-ever discount for Sephora Savings Event
Mashable / 8h
SAVE UP TO 20% WITH CODE ALLONSALE: The Shark CryoGlow Plus is on sale for $341.10 (normally $379) for Beauty Insider members during Sephora's Savings Event — its first discount ever. Members with VIB and Rouge status save up to $37.90 extra. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow Plus Anti-Aging LED Face Mask $341.10 at Sephora $379 Save $37.90 Use code ALLONSALE The Shark CryoGlow L
13 waterproof jacket deals to save you from the November drizzle — up to 40% off leading brands
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Drizzly autumn days can be pretty miserable, but I've found a bunch of waterproof jacket deals that might just put a smile back on your face. Cotswold Outdoor has kicked off its Black Friday sale early, and amongst the deals are a load of seriously strong discounts on waterproofs from market-leading names like Rab, Patagonia and The North Face. I spent two years testing outdoors kit, and I'd trus
The iPhone Duo with an Apple Pencil is as good a drawing platform as an iPad Mini
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Apple is firmly in rule-breaking mode, which has led to the introduction of the first touchscreen MacBook, and an iPhone that accepts Pencil input. These rules, as set by Apple co-founder and former CEO, the late Steve Jobs, are now quickly becoming footnotes in the tech giant's history, and consumers are the beneficiaries of this outside-the-box thinking. This week, I took a break from trying to
Divers Found a WWII Shipwreck Off Maine Linked to a Nazi Spy Mission
Gizmodo / 8h
A self-funded team of volunteer divers have discovered the remains of the 5,458-ton, WWII-era ship lost ever since a Nazi U-boat sunk it after sneaking spies into the U.S.
The Murdochs Expand Media Empire as Fox’s Roku Acquisition Closes
Gizmodo / 8h
Roku is officially a part of Fox.
4 Apple Watch features that still beat the Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple may have some serious competition in the smartwatch market, but when it comes to innovative features, the Apple Watch still has a few tricks up its sleeve. While Samsung and Google have made significant strides with their Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch lineups, several clever features still give Apple an edge. From practical tools that make traveling easier to clever ways of keeping track of
Google's eyewear partners can't keep a lid on its smart glasses plans
Engadget / 9h
Gentle Monster shared that its "Intelligent Eyewear" will be available to pre-order on November 12.
Singapore Airlines’ New Business Class Finishes Look Cheap, Mismatched
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Earlier I covered how Singapore Airlines unveiled its new first & business class , which should enter service in 2027 (hopefully). These products look like very nice improvements over the existing cabins, even if they’re not revolutionary. That being said, I have to give Singapore Airlines some tough love on the new business class seats. Let me acknowledge that I’m a huge fan of Singapore Airline
Flock Cameras Got Eviscerated by the Midterms
Futurism / 9h
Tuesdays midterm elections in the US were a referendum on a lot of things — the war on Iran , data centers , and the ultra-powerful tech lobby , to name just a few. In several local contests, the elections were also a crushing blow for the rising domestic surveillance industry , as voters sent automatic license plate reader (ALPR) companies like Flock Safety packing. In York County, Maine, for ex
U.S. Now Requires Ebola Attestation For Flights From Abroad — How To Complete It And Who Can Be Denied Boarding
View from the Wing / 9h
Flying to the U.S. from abroad now requires an Ebola attestation. You have to confirm that you haven't been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the previous 21 days before boarding your flight even if you've never been anywhere near Africa.
United's posh new 'Coastliner' plane is here, set for early 2027 debut
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
After some delays, United Airlines is one step closer to launching service on its posh new domestic plane. The airline on Thursday evening announced it recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo "Coastliner" plane. It's a premium-heavy aircraft that will feature United's new Polaris business-class suites and a true premium economy cabin. And it will soon be a fixture on the carrier's top
Why Static Security Awareness Training Programs Can’t Keep Up With AI-Powered Phishing
Next Big Future / 9h
Phishing has become much more effective than it used to be. There was a time when most phishing lures were laughably obvious, littered with misspellings and clumsy messaging that immediately give them away. For attackers, this meant that phishing was basically a numbers game, similar to a brute force attack – they send out thousands ... Read more
Your CPU bottleneck isn't real, and I'm tired of pretending that it is
How-To Geek / 9h
The term "CPU bottleneck" is familiar to every gamer. I don't think I've met anyone who wasn't into games and still cared about these alleged "bottlenecks." As a gamer myself, I'm here to say: please stop. You probably don't even have a CPU bottleneck.
Windows 11 27H2 is rumored to be a 'full OS swap' with major work therein
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Windows 11 27H2 is underway and will be a "full OS swap" according to anonymous sources Microsoft will stop short of launching it as Windows 12 (but the report doesn't fully rule that idea out) Testing will begin a lot earlier with 27H2 next year, compared to the typical June timeframe when Microsoft kicked off previews with 26H2 and 25H2 The next major version of Windows 11 arriving next year wi
The Google Pixel 11 is at its lowest price yet on Amazon
How-To Geek / 9h
Smartphone prices have climbed steadily over the last few years, making a $200 discount on a current-generation flagship feel genuinely significant. This Google Pixel 11 is $699 right now, bringing the base model down to a more affordable price that anyone can take advantage of. It's only $100 more than the midrange Google Pixel 10a , so you know you're getting a good deal.
Even Microsoft Paint is being targeted by cyberattackers — update now or face the consequences
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Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Microsoft fixes high-severity Paint vulnerability that could allow remote code execution through crafted image files Security updates are delivered through the Microsoft Store, leaving some users temporarily stuck on vulnerable versions Users should verify their Paint version and install the latest update as soon as it becomes available Microsoft has addressed a high-severity vulnerability in Pai
The folks behind John Wick are back with Karōshi trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Those of us missing the John Wick universe can take heart, because Chad Stahelski—who created that franchise—is coming back early next year with a new dystopian action film. It's called Karōshi (a Japanese term that means "death overwork"), and Lionsgate released a killer trailer that puts this film at the top of my list of "must see" movies of 2027. Dying from working too hard is a very real phe
You know the launch market is tough when satellite companies start building rockets
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
There are optimistic plans for spaceflight, and then there are optimistic plans. AST SpaceMobile is a Texas-based, publicly traded company building very large satellites to provide direct-to-cell communications on Earth. But it has been having trouble finding rides to space. So on Friday, AST announced that it is developing a medium-lift rocket, named Blacklift, which will have the capacity to li
“Does Meta think we can’t read?” Meta abandons sketchy commercial terms update.
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
After weeks of backlash —and a failed attempt to quell it —Meta has indefinitely delayed plans to update its commercial terms and require Meta Business account users to allow extensive AI training on external websites linked on Facebook. "We're pausing the changes as we continue to engage with stakeholders and take our time to get this right. In the meantime, our existing terms remain in
Apple Won't Make a Small Phone so This Company Is Stepping In
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Big smartphones have long been the norm. It seems many, if not most, of us prefer our smartphones to be akin to tiny tablets. Even Apple's smallest iPhone isn't that small, with a 6.1-inch display. (Compare that to the 5.4-inch iPhone mini it used to sell.) But just because a lot of us like it that way doesn't mean all of us do. Despite what compa
More Than 100 Protesters Storm a Microsoft Data Center Site in Amsterdam
Gizmodo / 9h
The protest is one of several demonstrations planned across Europe this weekend over the rapid expansion of data centers.
One of the Year’s Most Underrated Monster Movies Comes Home Soon
Gizmodo / 9h
'The End of Oak Street,' starring Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway, hits HBO Max November 13.
4 enlightening Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (November 6-8)
How-To Geek / 9h
From thrillers to triple-A, big-budget blockbusters, Paramount+ has an impressively strong catalog of movies to keep you occupied. For those with more of a craving for some non-fiction, the platform's list of documentaries is stronger than you might expect, exploring some of history's most charismatic, impactful, and dangerous people.
Rocco’s Black Friday Sale: Smart Fridges Hit Their Lowest Prices of 2026
Wired / 9h
The new Essential and certain colors of the original Classic are at their lowest prices of the year.
Free Chinese AI Models Are Getting Scary Good at Hacking
Wired / 10h
An experiment in which AI models were asked to break into simulated networks showed the hacking skills of DeepSeek and GLM to be not far behind OpenAI’s most advanced cyber model, which isn’t public.
Authorities at Lima Airport Find More Than 3,000 Tarantulas Hidden in Dirty Socks
Gizmodo / 10h
Apparently, one of the three suspects is a famous tarantula researcher.
Kalshi’s claim to be a commodities trader is being rejected by courts
Mashable / 10h
State courts have struck another blow against online prediction market Kalshi, which has sought to remain outside of gaming law, claiming it's a trading — not gambling — platform. On Wednesday, a US District judge granted a preliminary injunction to California tribes, prohibiting Kalshi from offering sports contracts (AKA trades or "swaps") on tribal land . The ruling was handed down to the Blue
Meta puts controversial web scraping policy changes on hold indefinitely
Mashable / 10h
Meta was all set to make a controversial change to its terms of service back in October, but after a delay into November, the changes have been pushed aside indefinitely. Mark Zuckerberg's company published a quick update (spotted by Nieman Lab ) confirming that previously announced changes to its Meta Commercial Terms, Product Catalog Terms, Self-Serve Ad Terms, and Ad Creative Generative AI Ter
These Early Black Friday Ring Camera Deals Start at $24.99
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re browsing home security options, Ring has one of the best early Black Friday deals that should be on your radar. Right now, you can add an indoor camera and another one at your front door for less than $65. The Ring Indoor Cam 2K is 58% off at $24.99 (originally $5
Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web
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TechCrunch / 10h
Security researchers found hundreds of servers hosting the penetration testing tool Artex exposed to the internet, allowing anyone access to the hacking tool.
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent
TechCrunch / 10h
Meta's Muse agents continue to get new features and integrations. Spaces promises to be a new way to interact with the AI helpers.
F.A.A. to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control Towers
NYT > Technology / 10h
Decades after the computer industry moved on, federal officials plan to finally ground the once-vaunted tech relic at the nation’s air traffic control centers.
Anthropic’s IPO Is Cratering
Futurism / 10h
Big tech got a bruising reality check after this week’s midterm elections. American voters overwhelmingly voted for candidates promising to hold Silicon Valley leaders accountable — while approving dozens of ballot measures opposing the construction of data centers. It was a striking and bipartisan message that was followed by mass panic on Wall Street. On Thursday, a massive sell off wiped out a
Motorola’s Latest Smartwatch Is All About Budget and Battery Life
Gizmodo / 10h
The boxy Moto Watch 2 Fit gets up to 12 days of battery life and health features powered by Polar.
FBI Agent Admits Stealing $2.47 Million in Crypto From Crime Victims and Nation-State Targets
Gizmodo / 10h
The agent acknowledged using the crypto to pay off personal debts and planning his retirement in Portugal with help from ChatGPT.
Honor’s Newest Phone Has an Extra Screen—And It’s Not Where You’d Expect
Gizmodo / 10h
The new 700 series puts a screen on the camera bump, and that's about all we know about it right now.
1,600 Years Ago, This Man Traveled Across Europe. So Did His Rare Strain of Leprosy
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s probably not what killed him, but his genes and final resting place suggest he led an active and potentially mobile life.
The 15 Coolest Sci-Fi Christmas Ornaments of 2026
Gizmodo / 10h
Hallmark has outdone itself this year with the ornaments and here are our favorites.
Meet the X-70 Fractal, the Latest Jet to Join NASA’s Historic X-Plane Lineup
Gizmodo / 10h
The experimental vehicle is expected to make its debut within the next two years.
Samsung’s First Smart Glasses Finally Have a Preorder Date
Gizmodo / 10h
Samsung's 'intelligent eyewear' launch is imminent.
Scientists Found a Clever Second Life for Dead Wind Turbine Blades
Gizmodo / 10h
Blasting pulverized turbine blades with bursts of energy allowed researchers to extract materials that could enhance new blades.
Googlebooks’ First Major Bandaid Showcases How Rushed the Launch Was
Gizmodo / 10h
Google’s sequel to its Chromebooks evidently could have used more time in the oven.
Gizmodo’s Best Tech of 2026 Awards: Our Favorite Phones, Laptops, Smart Home Gear, and More
Gizmodo / 10h
We reviewed so many gadgets this year. Here's our list of winners for everything that blew us away.
This Guy Is Bringing the Chuck E. Cheese Animatronics Back to Life
Gizmodo / 10h
Jack Turner is the 23-year-old, self-taught animatronics expert shifting the perception of robotics by bringing decades-old mechanical marvels back to life.
‘Other Worlds’ Teaser Trailer Sure Hopes You’re Still Curious About a ‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Spinoff
Gizmodo / 10h
'Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure' will send the world back into the upside down in 2028.
Artemis 2 Blew a 3,100-Mile Hole in the Sky. GPS Receivers Noticed
Gizmodo / 10h
The launch of NASA’s crewed Artemis 2 Moon mission sent three sets of ripples through Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Elon Musk Has Found a Convenient Excuse to Kill the Cybertruck
Gizmodo / 10h
Tesla insists there's a good reason to pull the plug on its most notorious vehicle.
‘The Odyssey’ Sails Back to Theaters Ahead of Awards Season
Gizmodo / 10h
For your consideration, Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster is getting another big-screen run.
It's time to purge your old browser extensions, they might be a security risk
How-To Geek / 10h
It's almost the end of the year, and it might be a good time to do a purge of your browser extensions. The sad reality of not being able to browse the modern internet without an ad blocker or without a video codec plug-in sucks. While you can absolutely set up a self-hosted one on your system, most average users are probably just going to install uBlock Origin (or something similar) as an extensi
Upgrade your streaming setup with 32% off the Evershop Overhead Ring Light
How-To Geek / 10h
The perfect lighting can be the difference between low-quality videos that don't get views and viral content people can't get enough of. You can't afford to cut corners, and creator tools like the Evershop Overhead Ring Light will help you craft professional videos with accurate tones and colors.
The FAA says it will phase out floppy disks by 2028
Mashable / 10h
When was the last time you used a floppy disk? If you're the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the last time you used a floppy disk was today. Well, that's soon going to come to an end. On Thursday, the FAA announced that it would be finally phasing out floppy disks across more than 400 air traffic control locations. The move will see floppy disks completely replaced by 2028. Floppy dis
Five Smartwatch Heart Rate Zone Hacks Every Runner Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you've spent any time in or around running culture over the last few years, you've undoubtedly encountered someone preaching the gospel of Zone 2 cardio. Legend has it that easy, conversational effort cardio—also known as cardio that takes your heart rate into "Zone 2"—is the secret to unlocking everything from a bigger aerobic engine to faster
Geekom's A6 Ryzen 7 mini PC gets a massive $282 Black Friday price cut, plus a free $70 gift
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Geekom A6 is a compact desktop PC that combines an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Radeon graphics, 1TB storage, and upgradeable memory. Its aluminum chassis measures just 4.43 inches square, making it ideal for smaller desks or mounting behind a monitor. Windows 11 Pro comes preinstalled, and there's support for up to four 4K displays. Best For: Home offices, multitasking, productivity
Andrew Garfield Says Sam Altman Straight Up Lied About Meeting Him
Futurism / 10h
Noted “ sociopath ” Sam Altman lied about running into actor Andrew Garfield — if Garfield himself is to be believed. In an interview with Vanity Fair last month, Altman was asked about Garfield’s portrayal of him in the trailer for the upcoming Luca Guadagnino-directed biopic “Artificial.” He praised Garfield for nailing his appearance and mannerisms down to his distinct gait, which made for an
Flights In Europe Face Endless Bomb Threats: “This Is Only The Beginning”
One Mile at a Time / 10h
It has been a rather rough week for many airlines in Europe, as dozens of flights have been diverted, canceled, or delayed, due to bomb threats. There’s obviously some sort of a coordinated effort here, but it’s hard to know what exactly is going on , beyond just the desire to create chaos (thanks to 1990_ for flagging this)… Fake bomb threats hit European airlines hard The concept of bomb threat
Google Wallet can hold these 5 things you still carry in your physical wallet
How-To Geek / 10h
Digital life is all about convenience, but we often overlook it by not using it effectively for our needs. While a physical wallet is something I carry most days, it's often filled with things that work better when digitized. This not only saves space in my wallet but also comes in handy in an emergency when I forget to bring it with me.
Fox wraps up its $22 billion Roku deal
Engadget / 11h
No Hannity on your home screen, at least for now.
Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An infant in Wisconsin has died of measles, the first measles death in the state since 1990, officials reported Thursday . The death comes amid an outbreak in the Badger State that has stricken over 430 people across 13 counties this year. "Any death of a child is a tragedy, and even more so when it is related to a vaccine-preventable disease," Wisconsin Health Secretary Kirsten Johnson said in a
Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Yesterday, when reporting on emerging efforts to pipe the console version of GTA VI through a PC's DLSS-powered Nvidia GPU , we mentioned in passing that PC players could instead just wait for the AI-assisted decompilation port that will no doubt be coming in short order. Now, a former Rockstar tech director says he thinks that exact threat could cause the developer to work faster on the official
It's a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn't skimp on quality
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple's new MacBook Pro is expensive as hell. Let's get that out there right away, because for a lot of people, it will be the only thing that matters. As with so many things in life, though, you get what you pay for. There's no questioning the quality of the laptop's display or most of its other hardware components. But should you buy it? Well, that's a complicated question in 2026. Read full ar
After the midterms, is the AI industry in for a rough two years?
TechCrunch / 11h
Democrats’ historic victories in this week’s U.S. midterm elections could also transform the tech industry. The public voted on 41 data center-related ballot measures on Tuesday — in all but one, the majority voted to impose more restrictions on data center development. And even when data centers weren’t on the ballot directly, they were a […]
Ubuntu gaming has never been better, so why am I still stuck on Windows?
How-To Geek / 11h
Ubuntu hasn’t been in better shape for gaming, probably ever. And for casual players with single-player libraries, it’s finally starting to feel like an actual alternative to Windows. But after I moved my gaming PC over, I realized the remaining issues aren’t just annoying little hiccups—they are the exact reasons why most gamers are still stuck on Windows.
The EU accuses TikTok's 'rabbit hole' algorithm of breaching its content rules
Engadget / 11h
The bloc said the platform needs to change how the For You page works to help protect users' mental health.
You'll soon be able to text Alexa to shop on Amazon
Engadget / 11h
The latest Alexa for shopping feature is initially available by invite in the US.
TechRadar's weekly crossword is here — puzzle #11, Friday, November 6
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
TechRadar Crossword Missed a previous puzzle? You can browse the archive and play all TechRadar Crosswords right here . I've been wrapped up in even more Black Friday sales this week as the big day draws nearer. There's also been a huge level of interest in a certain Zelda special edition of the Nintendo Switch 2 that's seen a small restock this week. All of these things have been rudely intrudin
Hackers use fake OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic event invites in new phishing scam to steal Microsoft and Google accounts
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AI-themed phishing campaigns found using fake OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX events to steal corporate credentials Attackers combine device-code phishing, reverse proxies, and MFA bypass techniques targeting Microsoft and Google accounts Researchers warn employee interest in AI tools is increasingly being exploited as a high-success phishing lure If you suddenly get invited to an exclusive SpaceX
DOJ just launched something called the Super Intelligence Task Force
Engadget / 11h
The unit is tasked with ensuring that the technology is not "manipulated by bad actors at home or abroad."
T-Mobile chairman says Starlink Mobile needs $200 billion to compete
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The chairman of T-Mobile and CEO of its parent company has commented on Starlink Mobile He argues that a $200 billion investment in spectrum and infrastructure is needed for it to compete Despite that, he's taking it seriously and sees parallels with Tesla and the car industry Between partnering with Qualcomm and getting the green light to operate internationally , SpaceX has taken some major ste
How to watch Ireland vs Argentina for FREE: Nations Championship 2026 live streams & TV channels, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Watch Ireland vs Argentina FREE on Rugbypass TV (US) / ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ireland) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Ireland vs Argentina kick-off: Fri, Nov 6 at 3.10pm ET / 8.10pm GMT / 7.10am AEDT (Sat) With Ireland far from their best and Argentina always competitive regardless of the calibre of their opponents, this Nations Championship 2026 Round 4 tie at the Aviva Stadi
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer reveals the secret tech behind his work — 'I have an aluminum garbage can lid that I save for special occasions'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves shares his secret tool he used on the soundtrack He reveals that it's "an aluminum garbage can lid that I save for special occasions" Graves also used it for 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has revealed the unusual, secret tool he used for creating the game's soundtrack. In an interview
Everything at Tesla Leads to Optimus Domination and Unboxed Manufacturing Transformation
Next Big Future / 11h
Cybertruck, 48 volt, leads to Optimus transforming manufacturing and humanoid robot domination by Tesla. Multi billion Factories, multi billion cybertruck, all lead to optimus unboxed and a manufacturing revolution. 4D chess endgame. Could Ford or Mercedes spend years remaking their factories for entirely new giant lego process with 10X the speed and volume when they ... Read more
Tesla Phasing Out Cybertruck Mid -2027 for Cybercab Capacity
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027 to make room for increased Cybercab production. Cybercab production capacity can increase with more factory shifts and the factory space currently used for Cybertruck. Cybercab can make $50,000 per year as a robotaxi. Tesla will be winding down ... Read more
Blue Origin NorthStar Rocket Engine 30% Better Than BE4 But Far From SpaceX Raptor 3
Next Big Future / 11h
Blue Origin announced Northstar, a new liquid oxygen/liquefied natural gas (LOX/LNG) booster engine that produces 715,000 pounds of thrust. Northstar leverages Blue Origin’s in-house large-scale additive manufacturing capabilities, with more than 65% of the engine produced through additive manufacturing. Compared to the BE-4 engine, Northstar reduces mass by 30% and parts count by 50%, while ... R
U.S. Airlines Face New Collusion Lawsuits-Sharing Data To Keep Ticket Prices High
View from the Wing / 11h
Airfares rose 22.4% over the past year, according to the government’s September inflation report. And American Airlines, Delta, United other major carriers are accused of using shared airfare and customer shopping data to keep ticket prices high. Two new class action lawsuits say the airlines have built a way to spot competitors' discounts and discourage the price cutting that could save passenger
How to watch Monty Don's last Gardener's World for free — Watch online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
After 23 years, Monty Don is stepping away from his show Gardener's World . This final episode (after more than 700 installments) will truly be the end of an era, but he has stated he intends to stick around and work on other projects with the BBC in the years to come. Once again presenting from his country home in Longmeadow, Herefordshire (where he's worked for the last 16 years), Monty takes u
Making Music Your Own (1971) illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Save On Southwest Airlines Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of Southwest Airlines flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel. While we see Amex Offers deals all the time for travel on select airlines, this is the first time I recall seeing an offer for Southwest, so that’s pretty cool. Spend $300+ with Southwest, get $60 back With a new target
I changed these settings on my jailbroken Kindle, and now everything looks like a real book
How-To Geek / 11h
A Kindle can offer a lot of convenience, but it can't match the magic of a real physical book. By installing KOReader on my jailbroken Kindle, I was able to make a lot of tweaks to the font, spacing, and headers and footers of my eBooks to make them resemble real books as much as I could.
How to listen to Nations Championship on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Nations Championship returns for the autumn portion of fixtures as rugby union’s northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere fight it out. Ireland and Argentina kick it off on Friday night before four fixtures take place on Saturday, including Scotland vs New Zealand. England vs Australia brings round four to a close on Sunday afternoon. Matches are being live streamed free across the globe ,
Pentagon offers battery startup 6K $250M loan to build US factory
TechCrunch / 12h
The Pentagon has conditionally approved a $250 million loan to help 6K scale up its microwave-plasma battery material manufacturing process.
Hundreds of Protestors Bust Into Construction Site to Stop Microsoft Data Center
Futurism / 12h
Anti-AI activists in Amsterdam flooded onto an unfinished Microsoft data center campus on Friday as part of a massive demonstration against big tech. The protest, first reported in the US by The Verge , saw around 100 activists scale the site’s fences and block construction, while hundreds more demonstrated against the AI industry outside. At one point, a handful of protestors even scaled a massi
10 Shows Like 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Following the dramatic conclusion of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners way back in 2022, the show has returned for a new season set in the megalopolis of Night City with a standalone story and a new cast of characters (by necessity). Though the aesthetic and themes of cyberpunk have their roots in American science fiction of the 1970s and '80s, anime and man
My favorite laptop for local AI doesn't use RTX Spark or Strix Halo, it's the third option everyone underestimates
How-To Geek / 12h
I own an RTX Spark laptop, and it's not the one I grab when I want to run local AI. That job goes to the Asus Zenbook A16, a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme machine with 48GB of RAM that costs about half as much as my 32GB OmniBook Ultra 16. It's not the faster of the two, but it loads the models the RTX Spark won't, it weighs barely more than half as much, and it's the laptop I'd tell most people to
This AI enhanced property listing almost drove me insane
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Following inaccurate and downright silly AI generated images appearing on JustEat and Etsy , it appears that no industry is immune from AI slop. The property market is now also flooded with digitally altered images. As someone who has had their fair share of dealing with moving house and looking at properties, I understand how frustrating and stressful it can be. But some people who believe they
Abandoned by Nvidia and AMD, blamed by Sam Altman, and agreeing with Elon Musk: it sucks to be a PC gamer in 2026 — but here's why I’m not giving up hope just yet
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I’ve been a PC gamer since the early 1990s, and over the past three and a bit decades I’ve never once regretted my allegiance to those awkward beige boxes that have brought so much joy into the lives of myself and so many other people. Yes, they can be expensive. Sure, they're more complex and frustrating than consoles. There have been times I’ve sat down to play a game, only for hours to pass as
Last chance to earn a Southwest Companion Pass the easy way with card bonuses as high as 90,000 points
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
They say the best deals never last forever, and in the world of points and miles, that's unquestionably true. And after a pretty great run, one of the best deals in travel is about to get much harder to earn. Thanks to major changes coming to Southwest Rapid Rewards in 2027 , the days of using big credit card welcome bonuses to quickly earn a Southwest Companion Pass are almost over. That's a big
10 of the best ways to use 90,000 United Airlines miles: From Japan in business class to a family trip to Hawaii
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Whether you already have a stockpile of United MileagePlus miles or are taking advantage of the great welcome bonuses on offer right now on United Airlines credit cards , we have some incredible ways to use those miles on your next adventure. Right now, you can earn as many as 90,000 United miles by applying for one of several offers from Chase and United Airlines and meeting the minimum spend re
Eufy's clever outdoor security camera that lives inside is now available to buy
Engadget / 12h
The $80 Window Camera E10 sticks to your window, pointed outwards.
ExpressVPN’s browser extension now blocks malicious sites – even when the VPN is off
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ExpressVPN’s browser extension now blocks malicious, phishing, and scam sites without the VPN Full URL-checking blocks single harmful pages, unlike DNS tools that block whole domains The update extends ExpressVPN’s 2026 strategy of bundling security tools into all paid plans ExpressVPN has added a new layer of security to its browser extension, and it doesn’t require you to switch the VPN on. The
Save On IHG Hotel Stays With Amex Offers (Targeted)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Amex Offers program often has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays. We frequently see offers with Hilton and Marriott , since these are also Amex co-branded credit card partners. We’ve now seen a new offer rolled out for IHG hotel stays, which has the potential to be lucrative. Spend $250+ at IHG properties, get $50 back There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at mainstream
Apple, Meta, Elon Musk’s companies reportedly in the crosshairs of congressional investigation
Mashable / 12h
Over the past two years, big tech companies like Apple and Meta have, in various ways, cozied up to Donald Trump's presidential administration , which has adopted a very laissez faire approach to tech regulation. That is almost certain to change, with a post-midterms AI reckoning. After a staggering Democratic sweep of the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday, some of those companies are preparing f
Certain porn is now banned in the UK — what cant you watch anymore?
Mashable / 12h
As of today, publishing or possessing certain types of porn is now banned in the UK. This includes: Strangulation or suffocation Penetration of people "who a reasonable person would think are related, or pretending to be related, in a certain way" Sexual activity between two or more people "where a reasonable person would think at least one person is, or is pretending to be, under 16" According t
Entire Police Force Quits After Mayor Starts Surveilling Them and Tracking Their Movement
Futurism / 12h
If there’s one thing the rising surveillance dragnet has exposed throughout North America, it’s that cops really don’t like to taste their own medicine. In fact, the experience drove police employed by the town of Milner, Georgia to resign in tandem in late October, after their boss admitted to tracking the police chief’s work truck during an investigation. According to local channel WSBT-TV Atla
'AI security controls are only as strong as the wider application environment around them': OpenAI forced to patch after experts bypass ChatGPT 'lockdown mode' to gain access to entire chat history
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Researchers bypassed ChatGPT Lockdown Mode, showing prompt-injection attacks could evade built-in protections The flaw enabled sandbox escapes that could support data theft, phishing, malware delivery, or malicious popups OpenAI patched the issue server-side, highlighting risks in AI application layers beyond the model itself OpenAI was recently forced to upgrade ChatGPT's 'Lockdown Mode' after r
AI Companies Really, Really Want to Buy Your Work Files and Emails
Wired / 12h
Data brokers are collecting all sorts of internal corporate files to help train AI models. Not everyone is thrilled.
Fox completes its $22B acquisition of Roku
TechCrunch / 12h
A few months after DOJ investigators were probing the deal, Fox just completed its $22B acquisition of the streaming giant Roku.
Ramp data shows AI spending stalling just as Anthropic nears its IPO
TechCrunch / 12h
AI usage keeps climbing, but spending has stalled. Price cuts and smarter cost controls among the biggest spenders could challenge investor assumptions about AI hypergrowth.
3 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (November 6-8)
How-To Geek / 12h
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
Watch free live stream on Huya (China only) Watch live in UK on TNT Sports / HBO Max via Prime Abroad? Use NordVPN to watch your local coverage The 2026 International Championship reaches its climax in Nanjing, China, on November 7 with snooker stars Kyren Wilson and John Higgins battling for the prestigious title and £175,000 top prize. Wilson booked his place in Saturday’s final with a superb 9
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're good with geography. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're always in a rush. 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 an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 7, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're talkative. 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
Researchers Identify Suspicious Activity on Kalshi and Polymarket Before Times/Siena Poll Release
NYT > Technology / 1h
A trader placed well-timed bets on Polymarket and Kalshi in two Senate races. It was unclear if the person had access to inside information or simply made good trades.
Chinese Spy Who Targeted Jensen Huang Worked Directly for China’s Top Spy Agency: Report
Gizmodo / 2h
The woman who sought out a close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was a Ministry of State Security recruit, the New York Times reported.
A new iPad mini has arrived! So how does it compare to the rest of the range?
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
There's a new tiny tablet in town: Apple has just released an upgraded iPad mini , with a whole slew of improvements over its predecessor. In honor of this new addition, let's take a look at the full range and how the different options compare. The iPad mini is Apple's smallest and lightest tablet. All other models have screens that are 11 inches or larger, but the newest mini has an 8.5-inch scr
Crusoe sells troubled Wyoming data center project to Google
TechCrunch / 3h
The deal highlights the challenges of developing massive AI data centers.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 drops to $1,800 at Amazon
How-To Geek / 3h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is down to $1,800 on Amazon, a $300 discount off its $2,100 list price. This 14% drop makes the redesigned foldable more accessible than ever, beating out foldables like the iPhone Duo in terms of price point.
Nvidia reportedly tells data center customers to trim exposure to the Chinese market
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Nvidia's new rule forces foreign cloud providers to reconsider doing business in China Chinese AI companies face fewer routes to powerful American processors Nvidia has sharply reduced the number of approved Asian chip buyers Nvidia is tightening commercial restrictions on foreign cloud providers, requiring them to reduce their reliance on Chinese businesses that use its advanced AI processors. T
3 Linux apps that fix Flatpak's most annoying permission and storage problems
How-To Geek / 3h
Flatpak makes it easier to install applications across different Linux distros, but its sandboxing model introduces problems that you will eventually run into. An application might not be able to access your files, recognize a connected device, or use a system feature. Even uninstalling applications can leave behind configuration files and other data that continue occupying storage.
Musk Says SpaceX Government Revenue Will Shrivel Next Year
Gizmodo / 4h
Musk wants you to know he is not worried about a Democrat-led Congress.
Data center providers are turning to old jet engines to power their output — Elon Musk's xAI installs eight converted engines for a major boost
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
xAI installs eight converted jet engines to supply its Mississippi data center Each refurbished turbine can generate up to 50 megawatts of electricity Grid connection delays are pushing AI companies towards alternative power sources Artificial intelligence companies are increasingly installing aircraft-derived turbines as conventional electricity supplies struggle to keep pace with expanding data
The CORSAIR 4000D RS ARGB case hits a new all-time low of $75
How-To Geek / 4h
Building a new PC doesn't require a premium budget, but finding a case that balances airflow, cable management, and modularity at a fair price is tough. Amazon is currently selling the white CORSAIR 4000D RS ARGB PC Tower for just $75. That's a 40% discount off its regular $125 price, making it the lowest price we've seen for this chassis. If you're planning a new PC build, you'll want to take ad
Doctors pull knife from man's eye that went through his brain—and he's fine now
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
A man in his 20s showed up to a UK hospital with the hilt of a knife sticking out of his face. The 15 mm-wide blade hidden within went completely through his right eye and through his brain, with the tip of the blade hitting the top of his skull. Despite the ghastly injury, the man was alive and conscious when he arrived. He could still talk and move all four limbs. His doctors described him as b
Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to Trump
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Several tanker ships linked to Iran have been loitering over subsea Internet cables in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz—a possible indication that the Iranian government is preparing to attack such undersea infrastructure in response to any renewed US and Israeli strikes. The movements of three sanctioned tankers and an Iranian fishing boat have been tracked near major undersea cables b
Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Many people are not big fans of game publisher EA right now for good reason , but for those who remember a better time in the 1990s, there's a little good news. Twenty-five classic games from that EA era have been lightly remastered and updated, then placed for sale on Steam and GOG , including several Wing Commander games and nearly the entire Ultima series. Below is the full list of remastered
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, November 7 (game #1748)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, November 6 (game #1747) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, November 7 (game #979)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, November 6 (game #978) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, November 7 (game #1245)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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 Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, November 6 (game #1244) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cleve
6 Gboard gestures most Android users never discover
How-To Geek / 4h
You may already know about glide/slide typing, where you keep your finger down and swipe over several keys before releasing it, but did you know there are more gestures available aside from swipe typing?
5 cozy hobbies I'm embracing as the weather gets colder
How-To Geek / 5h
During the insane heat of the summer, I couldn't imagine ever being cold again, and yet just a couple of months later, I'm shivering in my home office wearing a thick wool sweater. As the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to enjoy some cozy hobbies to take your mind off the temperature.
The worlds largest wildlife crossing opens soon. Heres how to see the cute animals.
Mashable / 5h
Soon California drivers speeding down the 101 freeway won't be the only ones commuting in comfort. As hundreds of thousands of vehicles speed down the multi-lane highway in their vehicles, their animal counterparts — the wildlife population that makes up Los Angeles County — will be similarly at ease. That's because officials will finally unveil the completed Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing ,
Our favorite Android smartwatch is $100 off: Save on the new Google Pixel Watch 5 before Black Friday
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $100 : As of Nov. 6, our favorite Android smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch 5 , is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon. The 41mm WiFi model is discounted by $100. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 5 $299.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $100 Amazon just knocked $100 off the Google Pixel Watch 5 , bringing the 41mm WiFi model down to $299.99, its lowest price yet . If you
The Beats Fit Pro are heavily reduced at Amazon — save $70 before Black Friday
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $70: As of Nov. 6, Beats Fit Pro are on sale for $129.95 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Fit Pro $129.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $70 I've been using the Beats Fit Pro for over three years now, and they're still some of my favorite earbuds I've tested . The battery life is excellent, they stay comfortably in place, and the sound qua
How to watch New Zealand vs. Tonga online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch New Zealand vs. Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free on 7plus . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Rugby League World Cup final is calling. There are only four teams left in contention for the main prize, and two electric semi-final matchups on the schedule for this weekend. The first sees New Zealand take on Tonga at the McDonal
Get lifetime access to 20TB of cloud storage for $315
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : Stop worrying about your digital storage with this 20TB lifetime subscription to Scramble Cloud Storage for just $314.96 (reg. $1,440) with code CLOUD through Nov. 8. Opens in a new window Credit: Scramble Cloud Scramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $314.96 $1,440 Save $1,125.04 The more you use your devices, the more digital files you accumulate. Since we’re all glued to ou
No Manga Nails Liminal Spaces Quite Like Tsutomu Nihei’s ‘Blame!’
Gizmodo / 5h
Come for the sci-fi manga's iconic beam pistol, stay for the architectural horror of its brutalist megastructure.
Three Ways to Avoid CAPTCHA Prompts When Using a VPN
Lifehacker / 5h
VPNs make it harder to track your online activity across websites, but it also makes them suspicious about your origins. When you borrow an IP address that hundreds of other people are also using for any number of reasons, you’re much more likely to get repeat verification requests from online firewalls. That said, you don’t have to keep clicking on those traffic lights over and over. You can sim
I Went Dumpster Diving At Wendy’s And Bought $100,000 In Stickers—All For Airline Miles
View from the Wing / 5h
How to earn 100,000 credit card points for “zero dollars”: buy 100 bags of dog food, type a chicken sound into your bank account, download an app called SwizzyPay, and stand in your yard yelling “Papa want pointy.”
When Is An Airport Lounge Visit Not Worth It? Here’s How I Decide…
One Mile at a Time / 5h
It goes without saying that a lot about the passenger experience when traveling by air has changed over the decades, both for better and worse. I think perhaps one of the most fascinating transformations we’ve seen over the years involves airport lounges, and how their purpose has completely flipped. I’d like to talk about that in a bit more detail in this post, and share my approach to using lou
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman chats up Samsung to try and secure more RAM — as concerns grow over AI capacity
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Sam Altman met about 50 Samsung executives, including its chip chief, then lunched with SK's Chey Samsung billed the visit as an executive AI seminar, and neither company announced a new memory deal Samsung's 2027 HBM is sold out, and SK hynix is booked through 2029, while Microsoft and OpenAI both report demand outrunning capacity OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently spent time in a room with around 5
3 excellent Netflix documentaries to binge-watch this weekend (November 6-8)
How-To Geek / 5h
Documentaries are one of Netflix's most consistent genres. Whether it's a two-hour movie about a cold case or a five-episode series about the downfall of a cartel leader, Netflix subscribers in the U.S. have shown that they love and appreciate documentaries. The November slate of Netflix documentaries looks promising, and I have a feeling you'll see a few of them in the streamer's weekly top 10.
One of Logitech's best gaming keyboards is down to $150 on Amazon
How-To Geek / 5h
Logitech's G PRO X TKL wireless gaming keyboard is currently available on Amazon for $150. While the current regular retail price isn't listed, this is significantly lower than the $220 listed price, making it a strong value for a tournament-grade peripheral. The tenkeyless layout saves valuable desk space, which is crucial for low-sensitivity FPS gamers who need room to swipe their mouse across
OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
TechCrunch / 6h
OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn't closed yet but is expected to in the coming weeks.
The Cybertruck’s Death Is Actually Great News for EVs
Wired / 6h
Tesla’s biggest failure is the second massive EV to get the axe within the last year, while smaller vehicles are proliferating. It could be a huge benefit for the US battery supply chain.
A Wave of Bomb Threats Is Bringing European Flights and TV Stations to a Halt
Gizmodo / 6h
The latest threats warned broadcasters that "the clock is ticking," following days of similar threats against passenger flights.
Silversea unveils the southernmost hotel in the world, purpose-built for Antarctica trips
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
There's now a new reason to travel to the bottom of the world. Silversea on Thursday officially opened The Cormorant at 55 South, a new luxury hotel near the southern tip of South America designed to transform the experience of traveling to Antarctica. Located in Chile's Patagonia region near Puerto Williams, the world's southernmost settlement, the 150-room property will serve as a luxury base a
I'd sooner set $2,000 on fire than buy an RTX 5080, but Nvidia knows I don't have anywhere else to go
How-To Geek / 6h
Thanks, RAM shortage. GPU prices are now worse than I can ever remember them being , and recent rumors just made them even worse.
Airline Lobby Chief Says Up To 99% Of Flyers Are Happy—His Own Survey Disagrees
View from the Wing / 6h
The head of the U.S. airline lobby says 98% to 99% of passengers are “very happy.” His own organization's survey says 72% are satisfied (28% aren't!) and just 31% are very satisfied.
Insurers After $6.3 Billion Crypto Heist: D’oh!
Gizmodo / 6h
Crypto insurers will likely tighten wording and security reviews and may add exclusions after the Binance hack, Reuters reported.
The New York Times Doesn’t Understand AI’s Role in Suppressing Wages
Gizmodo / 6h
Everyone's asking about job losses. The real threat of AI is stagnant wages.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer says multiplayer music requires a 'flexible framework' compared to the campaign with 'dramatic moments' as 'you have no idea how any given match is going to unfold' — 'Multiplayer is completely unpredictable'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves says there's a big difference between how music "functions" in multiplayer mode and in the campaign Graves says a campaign usually has narrative beats and "dramatic moments" to follow, while "multiplayer is completely unpredictable" He adds that "It's less about following a story and more about supporting the player's experience" Call of Duty:
I replaced my Wordle addiction with a game I vibe-coded in five minutes
How-To Geek / 6h
There are several puzzles that I complete each morning over breakfast, including Connections and the Guardian crossword. Wordle used to be part of that list, but I grew bored with it. I decided to see if I could vibe-code my own game based on a simple word game I'd made up back in college.
Delivery Robot Causes Car Accident With Nine Injuries
Futurism / 6h
At least nine bus riders were injured when a wayward delivery robot plowed into oncoming traffic in Estonia. The incident happened in the capital city Tallinn, in the middle of rush-hour traffic. As Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported , a delivery robot operated by the company Starship Technologies blundered into an intersection during a “no walk” signal, bringing it squarely into the path o
Save $300 on the DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Jigsaw
How-To Geek / 7h
Cheap tools cause headaches and add unwanted stress when you're trying to finish a DIY project or construction job on schedule. That's why it's best to stick with quality products like DeWalt's 20V Max XR Cordless Jigsaw , which is tough enough for professional work and offers wireless convenience for precise cuts.
Chainalysis says hackers stole credentials and tokens for all of its customers
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Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said that hackers have obtained sensitive personal information—including names, usernames, password hashes, and live tokens—for all of its users following a breach of its network security. The accomplishment could be a major coup for the attackers. Both Chainalysis and public sources have revealed a long list of high-profile customers, including government age
Earth's churning mantle may have created the Great Unconformity
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
In the Grand Canyon, there is a line in the rock where time seems to have gone missing. Ancient crystalline rocks mark its bottom, while sandstones laid down as life started to diversify during the Cambrian explosion mark the top. “It’s called the Great Unconformity, and it’s a gap in the geologic record,” says Nicolas Flament, a geoscientist at the University of Wollongong, Australia. "This gap
Nvidia hardware worth $11.4M vanished between Oakland and Texas
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A shipment of Nvidia hardware valued at $11.4 million vanished in transport between Oakland and Texas over the summer, and more than two months later, police have announced no arrests or recovery of the cargo. As reported by The Mercury News , six pallets of unknown Nvidia equipment left Oakland on August 29 on a truck bound for Fort Worth, Texas. The hardware was reportedly picked up as schedule
Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Some Roku OS users have been sad to learn that their favorite screensaver will no longer be available as of December 1. This week, affected users reported receiving an alert on their device that they will not be able to use the “Aquatic Life” screensaver after this month, as first reported by Cord Cutters News . The screensaver has been an option for Roku OS users for 10 years. Roku has been lice
FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls "historic" tech upgrade
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
While you might be pondering whether to replace a smartphone with one that has a slightly better camera or a second screen, the Federal Aviation Administration is planning a much bigger leap in technology for the country's air traffic control system. The FAA said yesterday that it will stop using floppy disks as part of a long-awaited upgrade that will give air traffic controllers faster access t
The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
TechCrunch / 7h
There are now 100,000 Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
Disney wants robots to do more than entertain you — they could help run its theme park operations, too
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Disney Accelerator is exploring new roles for robots across Disney's amusement parks Field AI is testing Cars-inspired autonomous robots to help guests park Physical Intelligence is exploring robots that sort and organize 3D glasses Picture this: The next time you're pulling into one of the many parking lots at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, you might
Takashi Yamazaki Hopes to Make a ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sequel
Gizmodo / 7h
His second Godzilla film is now in theaters and he'll follow it with 'Grandgear.' So maybe after that?
I tried an open-source Android Auto alternative in my car, and it beats Google's version in every way but one
How-To Geek / 7h
Despite its name, Android Auto is very different from Android on phones. You can't replace the home screen launcher, sideloaded apps aren't available, and Google services are even more tightly integrated. Thankfully, alternate options are starting to pop up, and I tried one.
Russian Federal State Statistics Service says it was hit by massive cyberattack — hackers steal 23TB of data, including Ukraine war casualty figures
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Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Hackers have shared data concerning Russian casualties in its war with Ukraine on a Russian state website, while also stealing 23TB of data Russian state statistics agency Rosstat admitted its servers were targeted over the Halloween weekend The organization’s electronic document management system was also hacked and exfiltrated Russian casualty figures in its war with Ukraine have been kept unde
How tech stocks are performing Friday amid AI slowdown fears
Mashable / 7h
After suffering one of its worst routs in years , tech stocks are recovering on Friday. It appears that some investors are trying to calm the waters slowly and steadily by buying the tech stock dip. After falling 6.3 percent on Thursday, the tech-centric Nasdaq 100 rose 1.9 percent on Friday. It may not be much, but it's certainly a welcome sign after its worst single-day performance in six years
How Stephen Miller Schemed His Way to the Top
Wired / 7h
The architect of the Trump administration’s brutal crackdowns on immigration and dissent was already known as “the prime minister.” Now he’ll work as the chief of staff.
These are the 3 most chaotic Linux distros of all time
How-To Geek / 7h
Most Linux distributions exist for sensible reasons: to make your computing experience easier, safer, or faster. All fully serious stuff. But sometimes, the community has a sense of humor—or a deep sense of malice—and builds operating systems for stranger reasons. I went out looking for weird Linux distros, and here are some of the most baffling ones I came across.
Europe’s Hera Probe Sends Back Its Closest View Yet of NASA’s DART Crash Site
Gizmodo / 8h
Strange grooves on asteroid Didymos may be fallout from NASA's historic asteroid smash.
New Federal Reserve Research Finds Cutting Merchant Swipe Fees Even Hurts Consumers Who Don’t Earn Rewards
View from the Wing / 8h
You can earn no miles, no points and no cash back from your credit card and still lose if the government cuts credit card merchant swipe fees. Research from two Philadelphia Federal Reserve economists explains why: the money banks collect when you spend helps pay for better borrowing terms.
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon's 2026 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Gone are the days when holiday sales had a firm beginning and end. These days, if you're not scouring the internet weeks before the actual date of the event, you will miss out on deals. Black Friday is no exception. Amazon released some vague official plans for their sale,
Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you're a frequent traveler, scoring elite status with a major carrier like Delta Air Lines can make your journeys more relaxing and rewarding. However, deciding which airline loyalty program benefits you the most is difficult. This is mainly due to the variations between complimentary upgrades, bonus points or miles, lounge access and other valuable perks. Plus, is it even worth pursuing elite
3 Home Assistant projects to make dumb devices smart this weekend (Nov 6-8)
How-To Geek / 8h
You may have a lot of devices in your home that don't have any smart features. That doesn't mean that they can't become part of your smart home. There are plenty of clever ways to make dumb devices smart without too much cost or effort.
Krispy Kreme Is Beating Nvidia, and That’s Not Even the Chip Giant’s Biggest Problem
Gizmodo / 8h
Democrats will not be investigating Krispy Kreme's frosting distribution.
Sharks CryoGlow Plus face mask gets first-ever discount for Sephora Savings Event
Mashable / 8h
SAVE UP TO 20% WITH CODE ALLONSALE: The Shark CryoGlow Plus is on sale for $341.10 (normally $379) for Beauty Insider members during Sephora's Savings Event — its first discount ever. Members with VIB and Rouge status save up to $37.90 extra. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow Plus Anti-Aging LED Face Mask $341.10 at Sephora $379 Save $37.90 Use code ALLONSALE The Shark CryoGlow L
13 waterproof jacket deals to save you from the November drizzle — up to 40% off leading brands
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Drizzly autumn days can be pretty miserable, but I've found a bunch of waterproof jacket deals that might just put a smile back on your face. Cotswold Outdoor has kicked off its Black Friday sale early, and amongst the deals are a load of seriously strong discounts on waterproofs from market-leading names like Rab, Patagonia and The North Face. I spent two years testing outdoors kit, and I'd trus
The iPhone Duo with an Apple Pencil is as good a drawing platform as an iPad Mini
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Apple is firmly in rule-breaking mode, which has led to the introduction of the first touchscreen MacBook, and an iPhone that accepts Pencil input. These rules, as set by Apple co-founder and former CEO, the late Steve Jobs, are now quickly becoming footnotes in the tech giant's history, and consumers are the beneficiaries of this outside-the-box thinking. This week, I took a break from trying to
Divers Found a WWII Shipwreck Off Maine Linked to a Nazi Spy Mission
Gizmodo / 8h
A self-funded team of volunteer divers have discovered the remains of the 5,458-ton, WWII-era ship lost ever since a Nazi U-boat sunk it after sneaking spies into the U.S.
The Murdochs Expand Media Empire as Fox’s Roku Acquisition Closes
Gizmodo / 8h
Roku is officially a part of Fox.
4 Apple Watch features that still beat the Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple may have some serious competition in the smartwatch market, but when it comes to innovative features, the Apple Watch still has a few tricks up its sleeve. While Samsung and Google have made significant strides with their Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch lineups, several clever features still give Apple an edge. From practical tools that make traveling easier to clever ways of keeping track of
Google's eyewear partners can't keep a lid on its smart glasses plans
Engadget / 9h
Gentle Monster shared that its "Intelligent Eyewear" will be available to pre-order on November 12.
Singapore Airlines’ New Business Class Finishes Look Cheap, Mismatched
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Earlier I covered how Singapore Airlines unveiled its new first & business class , which should enter service in 2027 (hopefully). These products look like very nice improvements over the existing cabins, even if they’re not revolutionary. That being said, I have to give Singapore Airlines some tough love on the new business class seats. Let me acknowledge that I’m a huge fan of Singapore Airline
Flock Cameras Got Eviscerated by the Midterms
Futurism / 9h
Tuesdays midterm elections in the US were a referendum on a lot of things — the war on Iran , data centers , and the ultra-powerful tech lobby , to name just a few. In several local contests, the elections were also a crushing blow for the rising domestic surveillance industry , as voters sent automatic license plate reader (ALPR) companies like Flock Safety packing. In York County, Maine, for ex
U.S. Now Requires Ebola Attestation For Flights From Abroad — How To Complete It And Who Can Be Denied Boarding
View from the Wing / 9h
Flying to the U.S. from abroad now requires an Ebola attestation. You have to confirm that you haven't been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the previous 21 days before boarding your flight even if you've never been anywhere near Africa.
United's posh new 'Coastliner' plane is here, set for early 2027 debut
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
After some delays, United Airlines is one step closer to launching service on its posh new domestic plane. The airline on Thursday evening announced it recently took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo "Coastliner" plane. It's a premium-heavy aircraft that will feature United's new Polaris business-class suites and a true premium economy cabin. And it will soon be a fixture on the carrier's top
Why Static Security Awareness Training Programs Can’t Keep Up With AI-Powered Phishing
Next Big Future / 9h
Phishing has become much more effective than it used to be. There was a time when most phishing lures were laughably obvious, littered with misspellings and clumsy messaging that immediately give them away. For attackers, this meant that phishing was basically a numbers game, similar to a brute force attack – they send out thousands ... Read more
Your CPU bottleneck isn't real, and I'm tired of pretending that it is
How-To Geek / 9h
The term "CPU bottleneck" is familiar to every gamer. I don't think I've met anyone who wasn't into games and still cared about these alleged "bottlenecks." As a gamer myself, I'm here to say: please stop. You probably don't even have a CPU bottleneck.
Windows 11 27H2 is rumored to be a 'full OS swap' with major work therein
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Windows 11 27H2 is underway and will be a "full OS swap" according to anonymous sources Microsoft will stop short of launching it as Windows 12 (but the report doesn't fully rule that idea out) Testing will begin a lot earlier with 27H2 next year, compared to the typical June timeframe when Microsoft kicked off previews with 26H2 and 25H2 The next major version of Windows 11 arriving next year wi
The Google Pixel 11 is at its lowest price yet on Amazon
How-To Geek / 9h
Smartphone prices have climbed steadily over the last few years, making a $200 discount on a current-generation flagship feel genuinely significant. This Google Pixel 11 is $699 right now, bringing the base model down to a more affordable price that anyone can take advantage of. It's only $100 more than the midrange Google Pixel 10a , so you know you're getting a good deal.
Even Microsoft Paint is being targeted by cyberattackers — update now or face the consequences
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Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Microsoft fixes high-severity Paint vulnerability that could allow remote code execution through crafted image files Security updates are delivered through the Microsoft Store, leaving some users temporarily stuck on vulnerable versions Users should verify their Paint version and install the latest update as soon as it becomes available Microsoft has addressed a high-severity vulnerability in Pai
The folks behind John Wick are back with Karōshi trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Those of us missing the John Wick universe can take heart, because Chad Stahelski—who created that franchise—is coming back early next year with a new dystopian action film. It's called Karōshi (a Japanese term that means "death overwork"), and Lionsgate released a killer trailer that puts this film at the top of my list of "must see" movies of 2027. Dying from working too hard is a very real phe
You know the launch market is tough when satellite companies start building rockets
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
There are optimistic plans for spaceflight, and then there are optimistic plans. AST SpaceMobile is a Texas-based, publicly traded company building very large satellites to provide direct-to-cell communications on Earth. But it has been having trouble finding rides to space. So on Friday, AST announced that it is developing a medium-lift rocket, named Blacklift, which will have the capacity to li
“Does Meta think we can’t read?” Meta abandons sketchy commercial terms update.
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
After weeks of backlash —and a failed attempt to quell it —Meta has indefinitely delayed plans to update its commercial terms and require Meta Business account users to allow extensive AI training on external websites linked on Facebook. "We're pausing the changes as we continue to engage with stakeholders and take our time to get this right. In the meantime, our existing terms remain in
Apple Won't Make a Small Phone so This Company Is Stepping In
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Big smartphones have long been the norm. It seems many, if not most, of us prefer our smartphones to be akin to tiny tablets. Even Apple's smallest iPhone isn't that small, with a 6.1-inch display. (Compare that to the 5.4-inch iPhone mini it used to sell.) But just because a lot of us like it that way doesn't mean all of us do. Despite what compa
More Than 100 Protesters Storm a Microsoft Data Center Site in Amsterdam
Gizmodo / 9h
The protest is one of several demonstrations planned across Europe this weekend over the rapid expansion of data centers.
One of the Year’s Most Underrated Monster Movies Comes Home Soon
Gizmodo / 9h
'The End of Oak Street,' starring Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway, hits HBO Max November 13.
4 enlightening Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (November 6-8)
How-To Geek / 9h
From thrillers to triple-A, big-budget blockbusters, Paramount+ has an impressively strong catalog of movies to keep you occupied. For those with more of a craving for some non-fiction, the platform's list of documentaries is stronger than you might expect, exploring some of history's most charismatic, impactful, and dangerous people.
Rocco’s Black Friday Sale: Smart Fridges Hit Their Lowest Prices of 2026
Wired / 9h
The new Essential and certain colors of the original Classic are at their lowest prices of the year.
Free Chinese AI Models Are Getting Scary Good at Hacking
Wired / 10h
An experiment in which AI models were asked to break into simulated networks showed the hacking skills of DeepSeek and GLM to be not far behind OpenAI’s most advanced cyber model, which isn’t public.
Authorities at Lima Airport Find More Than 3,000 Tarantulas Hidden in Dirty Socks
Gizmodo / 10h
Apparently, one of the three suspects is a famous tarantula researcher.
Kalshi’s claim to be a commodities trader is being rejected by courts
Mashable / 10h
State courts have struck another blow against online prediction market Kalshi, which has sought to remain outside of gaming law, claiming it's a trading — not gambling — platform. On Wednesday, a US District judge granted a preliminary injunction to California tribes, prohibiting Kalshi from offering sports contracts (AKA trades or "swaps") on tribal land . The ruling was handed down to the Blue
Meta puts controversial web scraping policy changes on hold indefinitely
Mashable / 10h
Meta was all set to make a controversial change to its terms of service back in October, but after a delay into November, the changes have been pushed aside indefinitely. Mark Zuckerberg's company published a quick update (spotted by Nieman Lab ) confirming that previously announced changes to its Meta Commercial Terms, Product Catalog Terms, Self-Serve Ad Terms, and Ad Creative Generative AI Ter
These Early Black Friday Ring Camera Deals Start at $24.99
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re browsing home security options, Ring has one of the best early Black Friday deals that should be on your radar. Right now, you can add an indoor camera and another one at your front door for less than $65. The Ring Indoor Cam 2K is 58% off at $24.99 (originally $5
Hundreds of Artex AI hacking tools found publicly exposed to the web
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TechCrunch / 10h
Security researchers found hundreds of servers hosting the penetration testing tool Artex exposed to the internet, allowing anyone access to the hacking tool.
Meta introduces Spaces, a new way to collaborate with your Muse agent
TechCrunch / 10h
Meta's Muse agents continue to get new features and integrations. Spaces promises to be a new way to interact with the AI helpers.
F.A.A. to Phase Out Floppy Disks in Air Traffic Control Towers
NYT > Technology / 10h
Decades after the computer industry moved on, federal officials plan to finally ground the once-vaunted tech relic at the nation’s air traffic control centers.
Anthropic’s IPO Is Cratering
Futurism / 10h
Big tech got a bruising reality check after this week’s midterm elections. American voters overwhelmingly voted for candidates promising to hold Silicon Valley leaders accountable — while approving dozens of ballot measures opposing the construction of data centers. It was a striking and bipartisan message that was followed by mass panic on Wall Street. On Thursday, a massive sell off wiped out a
Motorola’s Latest Smartwatch Is All About Budget and Battery Life
Gizmodo / 10h
The boxy Moto Watch 2 Fit gets up to 12 days of battery life and health features powered by Polar.
FBI Agent Admits Stealing $2.47 Million in Crypto From Crime Victims and Nation-State Targets
Gizmodo / 10h
The agent acknowledged using the crypto to pay off personal debts and planning his retirement in Portugal with help from ChatGPT.
Honor’s Newest Phone Has an Extra Screen—And It’s Not Where You’d Expect
Gizmodo / 10h
The new 700 series puts a screen on the camera bump, and that's about all we know about it right now.
1,600 Years Ago, This Man Traveled Across Europe. So Did His Rare Strain of Leprosy
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s probably not what killed him, but his genes and final resting place suggest he led an active and potentially mobile life.
The 15 Coolest Sci-Fi Christmas Ornaments of 2026
Gizmodo / 10h
Hallmark has outdone itself this year with the ornaments and here are our favorites.
Meet the X-70 Fractal, the Latest Jet to Join NASA’s Historic X-Plane Lineup
Gizmodo / 10h
The experimental vehicle is expected to make its debut within the next two years.
Samsung’s First Smart Glasses Finally Have a Preorder Date
Gizmodo / 10h
Samsung's 'intelligent eyewear' launch is imminent.
Scientists Found a Clever Second Life for Dead Wind Turbine Blades
Gizmodo / 10h
Blasting pulverized turbine blades with bursts of energy allowed researchers to extract materials that could enhance new blades.
Googlebooks’ First Major Bandaid Showcases How Rushed the Launch Was
Gizmodo / 10h
Google’s sequel to its Chromebooks evidently could have used more time in the oven.
Gizmodo’s Best Tech of 2026 Awards: Our Favorite Phones, Laptops, Smart Home Gear, and More
Gizmodo / 10h
We reviewed so many gadgets this year. Here's our list of winners for everything that blew us away.
This Guy Is Bringing the Chuck E. Cheese Animatronics Back to Life
Gizmodo / 10h
Jack Turner is the 23-year-old, self-taught animatronics expert shifting the perception of robotics by bringing decades-old mechanical marvels back to life.
‘Other Worlds’ Teaser Trailer Sure Hopes You’re Still Curious About a ‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Spinoff
Gizmodo / 10h
'Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure' will send the world back into the upside down in 2028.
Artemis 2 Blew a 3,100-Mile Hole in the Sky. GPS Receivers Noticed
Gizmodo / 10h
The launch of NASA’s crewed Artemis 2 Moon mission sent three sets of ripples through Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Elon Musk Has Found a Convenient Excuse to Kill the Cybertruck
Gizmodo / 10h
Tesla insists there's a good reason to pull the plug on its most notorious vehicle.
‘The Odyssey’ Sails Back to Theaters Ahead of Awards Season
Gizmodo / 10h
For your consideration, Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster is getting another big-screen run.
It's time to purge your old browser extensions, they might be a security risk
How-To Geek / 10h
It's almost the end of the year, and it might be a good time to do a purge of your browser extensions. The sad reality of not being able to browse the modern internet without an ad blocker or without a video codec plug-in sucks. While you can absolutely set up a self-hosted one on your system, most average users are probably just going to install uBlock Origin (or something similar) as an extensi
Upgrade your streaming setup with 32% off the Evershop Overhead Ring Light
How-To Geek / 10h
The perfect lighting can be the difference between low-quality videos that don't get views and viral content people can't get enough of. You can't afford to cut corners, and creator tools like the Evershop Overhead Ring Light will help you craft professional videos with accurate tones and colors.
The FAA says it will phase out floppy disks by 2028
Mashable / 10h
When was the last time you used a floppy disk? If you're the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the last time you used a floppy disk was today. Well, that's soon going to come to an end. On Thursday, the FAA announced that it would be finally phasing out floppy disks across more than 400 air traffic control locations. The move will see floppy disks completely replaced by 2028. Floppy dis
Five Smartwatch Heart Rate Zone Hacks Every Runner Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you've spent any time in or around running culture over the last few years, you've undoubtedly encountered someone preaching the gospel of Zone 2 cardio. Legend has it that easy, conversational effort cardio—also known as cardio that takes your heart rate into "Zone 2"—is the secret to unlocking everything from a bigger aerobic engine to faster
Geekom's A6 Ryzen 7 mini PC gets a massive $282 Black Friday price cut, plus a free $70 gift
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Geekom A6 is a compact desktop PC that combines an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 processor with Radeon graphics, 1TB storage, and upgradeable memory. Its aluminum chassis measures just 4.43 inches square, making it ideal for smaller desks or mounting behind a monitor. Windows 11 Pro comes preinstalled, and there's support for up to four 4K displays. Best For: Home offices, multitasking, productivity
Andrew Garfield Says Sam Altman Straight Up Lied About Meeting Him
Futurism / 10h
Noted “ sociopath ” Sam Altman lied about running into actor Andrew Garfield — if Garfield himself is to be believed. In an interview with Vanity Fair last month, Altman was asked about Garfield’s portrayal of him in the trailer for the upcoming Luca Guadagnino-directed biopic “Artificial.” He praised Garfield for nailing his appearance and mannerisms down to his distinct gait, which made for an
Flights In Europe Face Endless Bomb Threats: “This Is Only The Beginning”
One Mile at a Time / 10h
It has been a rather rough week for many airlines in Europe, as dozens of flights have been diverted, canceled, or delayed, due to bomb threats. There’s obviously some sort of a coordinated effort here, but it’s hard to know what exactly is going on , beyond just the desire to create chaos (thanks to 1990_ for flagging this)… Fake bomb threats hit European airlines hard The concept of bomb threat
Google Wallet can hold these 5 things you still carry in your physical wallet
How-To Geek / 10h
Digital life is all about convenience, but we often overlook it by not using it effectively for our needs. While a physical wallet is something I carry most days, it's often filled with things that work better when digitized. This not only saves space in my wallet but also comes in handy in an emergency when I forget to bring it with me.
Fox wraps up its $22 billion Roku deal
Engadget / 11h
No Hannity on your home screen, at least for now.
Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An infant in Wisconsin has died of measles, the first measles death in the state since 1990, officials reported Thursday . The death comes amid an outbreak in the Badger State that has stricken over 430 people across 13 counties this year. "Any death of a child is a tragedy, and even more so when it is related to a vaccine-preventable disease," Wisconsin Health Secretary Kirsten Johnson said in a
Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Yesterday, when reporting on emerging efforts to pipe the console version of GTA VI through a PC's DLSS-powered Nvidia GPU , we mentioned in passing that PC players could instead just wait for the AI-assisted decompilation port that will no doubt be coming in short order. Now, a former Rockstar tech director says he thinks that exact threat could cause the developer to work faster on the official
It's a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn't skimp on quality
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple's new MacBook Pro is expensive as hell. Let's get that out there right away, because for a lot of people, it will be the only thing that matters. As with so many things in life, though, you get what you pay for. There's no questioning the quality of the laptop's display or most of its other hardware components. But should you buy it? Well, that's a complicated question in 2026. Read full ar
After the midterms, is the AI industry in for a rough two years?
TechCrunch / 11h
Democrats’ historic victories in this week’s U.S. midterm elections could also transform the tech industry. The public voted on 41 data center-related ballot measures on Tuesday — in all but one, the majority voted to impose more restrictions on data center development. And even when data centers weren’t on the ballot directly, they were a […]
Ubuntu gaming has never been better, so why am I still stuck on Windows?
How-To Geek / 11h
Ubuntu hasn’t been in better shape for gaming, probably ever. And for casual players with single-player libraries, it’s finally starting to feel like an actual alternative to Windows. But after I moved my gaming PC over, I realized the remaining issues aren’t just annoying little hiccups—they are the exact reasons why most gamers are still stuck on Windows.
The EU accuses TikTok's 'rabbit hole' algorithm of breaching its content rules
Engadget / 11h
The bloc said the platform needs to change how the For You page works to help protect users' mental health.
You'll soon be able to text Alexa to shop on Amazon
Engadget / 11h
The latest Alexa for shopping feature is initially available by invite in the US.
TechRadar's weekly crossword is here — puzzle #11, Friday, November 6
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
TechRadar Crossword Missed a previous puzzle? You can browse the archive and play all TechRadar Crosswords right here . I've been wrapped up in even more Black Friday sales this week as the big day draws nearer. There's also been a huge level of interest in a certain Zelda special edition of the Nintendo Switch 2 that's seen a small restock this week. All of these things have been rudely intrudin
Hackers use fake OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic event invites in new phishing scam to steal Microsoft and Google accounts
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Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AI-themed phishing campaigns found using fake OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX events to steal corporate credentials Attackers combine device-code phishing, reverse proxies, and MFA bypass techniques targeting Microsoft and Google accounts Researchers warn employee interest in AI tools is increasingly being exploited as a high-success phishing lure If you suddenly get invited to an exclusive SpaceX
DOJ just launched something called the Super Intelligence Task Force
Engadget / 11h
The unit is tasked with ensuring that the technology is not "manipulated by bad actors at home or abroad."
T-Mobile chairman says Starlink Mobile needs $200 billion to compete
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The chairman of T-Mobile and CEO of its parent company has commented on Starlink Mobile He argues that a $200 billion investment in spectrum and infrastructure is needed for it to compete Despite that, he's taking it seriously and sees parallels with Tesla and the car industry Between partnering with Qualcomm and getting the green light to operate internationally , SpaceX has taken some major ste
How to watch Ireland vs Argentina for FREE: Nations Championship 2026 live streams & TV channels, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Watch Ireland vs Argentina FREE on Rugbypass TV (US) / ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (Ireland) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Ireland vs Argentina kick-off: Fri, Nov 6 at 3.10pm ET / 8.10pm GMT / 7.10am AEDT (Sat) With Ireland far from their best and Argentina always competitive regardless of the calibre of their opponents, this Nations Championship 2026 Round 4 tie at the Aviva Stadi
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer reveals the secret tech behind his work — 'I have an aluminum garbage can lid that I save for special occasions'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves shares his secret tool he used on the soundtrack He reveals that it's "an aluminum garbage can lid that I save for special occasions" Graves also used it for 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has revealed the unusual, secret tool he used for creating the game's soundtrack. In an interview
Everything at Tesla Leads to Optimus Domination and Unboxed Manufacturing Transformation
Next Big Future / 11h
Cybertruck, 48 volt, leads to Optimus transforming manufacturing and humanoid robot domination by Tesla. Multi billion Factories, multi billion cybertruck, all lead to optimus unboxed and a manufacturing revolution. 4D chess endgame. Could Ford or Mercedes spend years remaking their factories for entirely new giant lego process with 10X the speed and volume when they ... Read more
Tesla Phasing Out Cybertruck Mid -2027 for Cybercab Capacity
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027 to make room for increased Cybercab production. Cybercab production capacity can increase with more factory shifts and the factory space currently used for Cybertruck. Cybercab can make $50,000 per year as a robotaxi. Tesla will be winding down ... Read more
Blue Origin NorthStar Rocket Engine 30% Better Than BE4 But Far From SpaceX Raptor 3
Next Big Future / 11h
Blue Origin announced Northstar, a new liquid oxygen/liquefied natural gas (LOX/LNG) booster engine that produces 715,000 pounds of thrust. Northstar leverages Blue Origin’s in-house large-scale additive manufacturing capabilities, with more than 65% of the engine produced through additive manufacturing. Compared to the BE-4 engine, Northstar reduces mass by 30% and parts count by 50%, while ... R
U.S. Airlines Face New Collusion Lawsuits-Sharing Data To Keep Ticket Prices High
View from the Wing / 11h
Airfares rose 22.4% over the past year, according to the government’s September inflation report. And American Airlines, Delta, United other major carriers are accused of using shared airfare and customer shopping data to keep ticket prices high. Two new class action lawsuits say the airlines have built a way to spot competitors' discounts and discourage the price cutting that could save passenger
How to watch Monty Don's last Gardener's World for free — Watch online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
After 23 years, Monty Don is stepping away from his show Gardener's World . This final episode (after more than 700 installments) will truly be the end of an era, but he has stated he intends to stick around and work on other projects with the BBC in the years to come. Once again presenting from his country home in Longmeadow, Herefordshire (where he's worked for the last 16 years), Monty takes u
Making Music Your Own (1971) illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
doppleganger-rental :
Save On Southwest Airlines Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of Southwest Airlines flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel. While we see Amex Offers deals all the time for travel on select airlines, this is the first time I recall seeing an offer for Southwest, so that’s pretty cool. Spend $300+ with Southwest, get $60 back With a new target
I changed these settings on my jailbroken Kindle, and now everything looks like a real book
How-To Geek / 11h
A Kindle can offer a lot of convenience, but it can't match the magic of a real physical book. By installing KOReader on my jailbroken Kindle, I was able to make a lot of tweaks to the font, spacing, and headers and footers of my eBooks to make them resemble real books as much as I could.
How to listen to Nations Championship on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Nations Championship returns for the autumn portion of fixtures as rugby union’s northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere fight it out. Ireland and Argentina kick it off on Friday night before four fixtures take place on Saturday, including Scotland vs New Zealand. England vs Australia brings round four to a close on Sunday afternoon. Matches are being live streamed free across the globe ,
Pentagon offers battery startup 6K $250M loan to build US factory
TechCrunch / 12h
The Pentagon has conditionally approved a $250 million loan to help 6K scale up its microwave-plasma battery material manufacturing process.
Hundreds of Protestors Bust Into Construction Site to Stop Microsoft Data Center
Futurism / 12h
Anti-AI activists in Amsterdam flooded onto an unfinished Microsoft data center campus on Friday as part of a massive demonstration against big tech. The protest, first reported in the US by The Verge , saw around 100 activists scale the site’s fences and block construction, while hundreds more demonstrated against the AI industry outside. At one point, a handful of protestors even scaled a massi
10 Shows Like 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Following the dramatic conclusion of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners way back in 2022, the show has returned for a new season set in the megalopolis of Night City with a standalone story and a new cast of characters (by necessity). Though the aesthetic and themes of cyberpunk have their roots in American science fiction of the 1970s and '80s, anime and man
My favorite laptop for local AI doesn't use RTX Spark or Strix Halo, it's the third option everyone underestimates
How-To Geek / 12h
I own an RTX Spark laptop, and it's not the one I grab when I want to run local AI. That job goes to the Asus Zenbook A16, a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme machine with 48GB of RAM that costs about half as much as my 32GB OmniBook Ultra 16. It's not the faster of the two, but it loads the models the RTX Spark won't, it weighs barely more than half as much, and it's the laptop I'd tell most people to
This AI enhanced property listing almost drove me insane
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Following inaccurate and downright silly AI generated images appearing on JustEat and Etsy , it appears that no industry is immune from AI slop. The property market is now also flooded with digitally altered images. As someone who has had their fair share of dealing with moving house and looking at properties, I understand how frustrating and stressful it can be. But some people who believe they
Abandoned by Nvidia and AMD, blamed by Sam Altman, and agreeing with Elon Musk: it sucks to be a PC gamer in 2026 — but here's why I’m not giving up hope just yet
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I’ve been a PC gamer since the early 1990s, and over the past three and a bit decades I’ve never once regretted my allegiance to those awkward beige boxes that have brought so much joy into the lives of myself and so many other people. Yes, they can be expensive. Sure, they're more complex and frustrating than consoles. There have been times I’ve sat down to play a game, only for hours to pass as
Last chance to earn a Southwest Companion Pass the easy way with card bonuses as high as 90,000 points
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
They say the best deals never last forever, and in the world of points and miles, that's unquestionably true. And after a pretty great run, one of the best deals in travel is about to get much harder to earn. Thanks to major changes coming to Southwest Rapid Rewards in 2027 , the days of using big credit card welcome bonuses to quickly earn a Southwest Companion Pass are almost over. That's a big
10 of the best ways to use 90,000 United Airlines miles: From Japan in business class to a family trip to Hawaii
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Whether you already have a stockpile of United MileagePlus miles or are taking advantage of the great welcome bonuses on offer right now on United Airlines credit cards , we have some incredible ways to use those miles on your next adventure. Right now, you can earn as many as 90,000 United miles by applying for one of several offers from Chase and United Airlines and meeting the minimum spend re
Eufy's clever outdoor security camera that lives inside is now available to buy
Engadget / 12h
The $80 Window Camera E10 sticks to your window, pointed outwards.
ExpressVPN’s browser extension now blocks malicious sites – even when the VPN is off
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ExpressVPN’s browser extension now blocks malicious, phishing, and scam sites without the VPN Full URL-checking blocks single harmful pages, unlike DNS tools that block whole domains The update extends ExpressVPN’s 2026 strategy of bundling security tools into all paid plans ExpressVPN has added a new layer of security to its browser extension, and it doesn’t require you to switch the VPN on. The
Save On IHG Hotel Stays With Amex Offers (Targeted)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Amex Offers program often has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays. We frequently see offers with Hilton and Marriott , since these are also Amex co-branded credit card partners. We’ve now seen a new offer rolled out for IHG hotel stays, which has the potential to be lucrative. Spend $250+ at IHG properties, get $50 back There’s a targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at mainstream
Apple, Meta, Elon Musk’s companies reportedly in the crosshairs of congressional investigation
Mashable / 12h
Over the past two years, big tech companies like Apple and Meta have, in various ways, cozied up to Donald Trump's presidential administration , which has adopted a very laissez faire approach to tech regulation. That is almost certain to change, with a post-midterms AI reckoning. After a staggering Democratic sweep of the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday, some of those companies are preparing f
Certain porn is now banned in the UK — what cant you watch anymore?
Mashable / 12h
As of today, publishing or possessing certain types of porn is now banned in the UK. This includes: Strangulation or suffocation Penetration of people "who a reasonable person would think are related, or pretending to be related, in a certain way" Sexual activity between two or more people "where a reasonable person would think at least one person is, or is pretending to be, under 16" According t
Entire Police Force Quits After Mayor Starts Surveilling Them and Tracking Their Movement
Futurism / 12h
If there’s one thing the rising surveillance dragnet has exposed throughout North America, it’s that cops really don’t like to taste their own medicine. In fact, the experience drove police employed by the town of Milner, Georgia to resign in tandem in late October, after their boss admitted to tracking the police chief’s work truck during an investigation. According to local channel WSBT-TV Atla
'AI security controls are only as strong as the wider application environment around them': OpenAI forced to patch after experts bypass ChatGPT 'lockdown mode' to gain access to entire chat history
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Researchers bypassed ChatGPT Lockdown Mode, showing prompt-injection attacks could evade built-in protections The flaw enabled sandbox escapes that could support data theft, phishing, malware delivery, or malicious popups OpenAI patched the issue server-side, highlighting risks in AI application layers beyond the model itself OpenAI was recently forced to upgrade ChatGPT's 'Lockdown Mode' after r
AI Companies Really, Really Want to Buy Your Work Files and Emails
Wired / 12h
Data brokers are collecting all sorts of internal corporate files to help train AI models. Not everyone is thrilled.
Fox completes its $22B acquisition of Roku
TechCrunch / 12h
A few months after DOJ investigators were probing the deal, Fox just completed its $22B acquisition of the streaming giant Roku.
Ramp data shows AI spending stalling just as Anthropic nears its IPO
TechCrunch / 12h
AI usage keeps climbing, but spending has stalled. Price cuts and smarter cost controls among the biggest spenders could challenge investor assumptions about AI hypergrowth.
3 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (November 6-8)
How-To Geek / 12h
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