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Kevin Conroy, the Definitive Voice of Batman, Has Died


21KGizmodo / 5h
Kevin Conroy—the actor who became Batman for generations of fans when he voiced the Dark Knight in the iconic Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League cartoons, as well as a plethora of video games, including the Batman Arkham franchise—has died. He was 66. Read more...

When is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever coming to Disney Plus?


400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
When will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever be released on Disney Plus? Right now, the short answer is: we don't know, but we suspect it'll be January 2023 . Following its theatrical release, you might be wondering when the 30th Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie will join its siblings on one of the world's best streaming services . Below, we take a look at when Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is

Twitter’s potential collapse could wipe out vast records of recent human history


500+MIT Technology Review / 5h
Almost from the time the first tweet was posted in 2006, Twitter has played an important role in world events. The platform has been used to record everything from the Arab Spring to the ongoing war in Ukraine. It’s also captured our public conversations for years. But experts are worried that if Elon Musk tanks the company, these rich seams of media and conversation could be lost forever. Given


Tesla Wants Other Cars to Use Its Charger Port


How-To Geek / 3min
Tesla has always used its own charging technology and port, while other car manufacturers used a few different standards. While most governments and manufacturers are now backing the Combined Charging System (CCS) for fast charging, Tesla is presenting an alternative. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Lightroom's Latest Update Lets You Get More from the Google Pixel 7 Camera


How-To Geek / 3min
Adobe’s latest October update finally added RAW photo support for Google’s Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones. This way, owners can do more with their phones by throwing high-quality RAW photos into Lightroom. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Transform Your Aging Hi-Fi Setup Into a Multiroom Streamer


How-To Geek / 3min
If you’ve got an older audio setup in your home that’s not compatible with newer wireless equipment, Audio Pro has a great new product you may want to check out. The Link2 hooks up to your aging analog equipment and steams to Wi-Fi devices throughout your house. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Always wanted an ancestry test? 23andMe DNA kits are on sale for up to 50% off.


Mashable / 3min
Save up to $100: Amazon has great deals on three 23andMe DNA kits . Starting at $79, these kits usually cost anywhere from $99 to $229 but this limited time deal will let you take up to 50% off the full price. A 23andMe DNA testing kit makes a great holiday gift for family historians or even yourself. DNA testing kits have exploded in popularity over the years as people strive to learn more about

This tiny robot dog just got an upgrade


Mashable / 3min
Created by MangDang , the Mini Pupper was launched back in 2021. Now, the robot is getting a few upgrades with the release of the Mini Pupper 2 . The open source robot features an upgraded servo system, allowing it to more intelligently react to its environment. Using LIDAR and camera modules, the robot can perform object and pet detection to initiate live interactions with a pet. The Mini Pupper

Throw Away Your Turkey’s Worthless Pop-up Thermometer


Lifehacker / 3min
Knowing when the turkey is “done” is the most anxiety-inducing part of cooking a turkey. You don’t want to food poison anyone, but you don’t want to serve dry, stringy meat (and shame) to you friends and family. A thermometer is imperative, but the little plastic “turkey timer” that comes stuck in your bird should be… Read more...

Tesla Reportedly Canceling Solar Roof Installations Across the Country


Futurism / 7min
The Sun Sets Eager customers of Tesla's solar roof program have been left holding the bag as the EV automaker says it's nixing operations in numerous markets, Electrek reports . The cancellations underscore the degree to which the program has never really taken off. By Elecktrek 's estimates , Tesla only installed its solar roofs on around 300 houses during the second quarter of 2022 — an underwh

Sony and Toyota Are Joining Forces to Flex Japan's Semiconductor Muscles


Gizmodo / 7min
Some of Japan’s leading tech companies are joining forces as part of a $500 million push by their host government to cement Japan’s status as leader in the advanced semiconductor space. Read more...

Amid record dry powder, VCs are determined to fund anything but you


TechCrunch / 9min
If you had to sum up the 2022 venture capital market in one word, that word could be contradictions . Venture funds have record dry powder — deployable capital on hand — and yet funding continues to steadily decline . There is seemingly more talk of backing women and people of color in the industry than ever, and yet the numbers are headed in the opposite direction . VCs said publicly that they w

Round-trip flights to Costa Rica starting at $329


The Points Guy / 12min
With palm trees, sand and clear blue waters, Costa Rica is a perfect tropical retreat at any time of the year, so book your flights to a slice of paradise for less than $400. These bargain fares are for flights to the Costa Rican cities of San Jose and Liberia. They apply to trips taking place from November through December, along with some additional availability from January through September 2

100,000 bonus miles and lounge access: A review of the United Club Infinite Card


The Points Guy / 12min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. United Club Infinite Card overview The United Club Infinite Card is the ideal card for United lounge access — bar none. For any loyal United flyer who spends a significant amount of money with the airline each year, this card would make a great addition to your wallet. And with a best-ever welcome offer of 100,000 bo

Celebrate 20 Years of Spider-Man Movies With This Trip Down VFX Lane


Gizmodo / 22min
The last two decades have given us four Spider-Men on the big screen , from Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker all the way to the vanguard lead in animation as Miles Morales swings across the Spider-Verse. In all that time, Sony’s Imageworks VFX house has been part of the team that’s breathed life into the Spidey universe ,… Read more...

YouTube Debuts Live Q&A Feature To Make Life Easier For Creators


SlashGear / 25min
YouTube rolled out a new Q&A feature that should make it easier for creators to answer questions from people in the live stream. We have all the details.

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R's Fuel Economy Ratings Leave Something To Be Desired


SlashGear / 25min
For those looking to thrash sand dunes with 700 horsepower, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is your truck of choice. Just don't expect adequate fuel economy.

Musk Changes Twitter's Rules For Parody Accounts


SlashGear / 25min
Elon Musk announced a new rule for parody accounts for the ever-evolving platform that Twitter has become. The battle against the bots continues.

Kevin Conroy's Tour Of The Petersen Auto Museum Yielded This Epic Photo


SlashGear / 25min
The late Kevin Conroy was the iconic voice behind Batman for so many years, and even he marveled at the sight of the Caped Crusader's epic chariot.

Ford Recalls 47,000 SUVs for Faulty Backup Cameras


Lifehacker / 32min
The dangers of distracted driving are hardly news. Even a second of looking away from the road can be potentially devastating when driving at high speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that on average, 30,000 crashes are caused by distracted drivers each year ; 400 of those… Read more...

Crypto’s white knight was a black hat all along and other TC news


TechCrunch / 34min
This week, I talk with Dom-Madori Davis about the coalition of VCs that are standing for reproductive rights. And Jacquelyn Melinek comes on to break down the FTX/Binance saga that’s unfolded over the past week (and that continues to develop). And as always, we break down the biggest stories in tech. Articles from the episode: More than 100 VC firms join VCs for Repro coalition to support reprodu

Amazon's latest robot picker for warehouses uses AI to identify objects


Engadget / 37min
Amazon has unveiled its latest warehouse robot. It says "Sparrow is the first robotic system in our warehouses that can detect, select, and handle individual products in our inventory." The robotic arm uses AI and computer vision to recognize and handle millions of items, according to Amazon . The company says that, by employing robots in its warehouses, it can conduct operations more efficiently

Act now: Book business class tickets at premium economy prices with this Avianca LifeMiles sale


1KThe Points Guy / 40min
Through Nov. 15, you can purchase Avianca LifeMiles — one of our favorite airline currencies — at just 1.29 cents apiece. Avianca is a member of Star Alliance , so you can use LifeMiles to book Star Alliance itineraries even if you never step foot on an Avianca plane. Better yet, LifeMiles oftentimes requires fewer miles to book Star Alliance award seats than United MileagePlus and other popular


X1 Card Is Here: Earn 3X On Everything [Up To 10X On All Spend If You Refer Friends]


View from the Wing / 41min
Two years ago I wrote about the X1 Card. It was coming, and would potentially be a game-changer – a no annual fee card that earned up to 4x on all spend. It rolled out slowly, for a long time only available by referral. But it’s finally available and it is potentially very lucrative. Continue reading ...

These speedy smart shoes double your walking speed


Mashable / 43min
Moonwalkers strap to your shoes to let you walk casually at 2.5x your normal walking speed. With an AI drivetrain system, they adapt to your gait and can stop and start with you without any buttons to press or adjustments. They can move you up to 7 miles per hour, and stop within 3 feet without knocking you over.

'Sonic Frontiers' has an accessibility issue (with a simple workaround)


Mashable / 51min
Betrayed by my own eyes once again. As you may or may not know, I have a degree of color deficiency in my eyes, something you probably know as "colorblindness." I actually learned this from video games , and gaming is where it’s been the most problematic in my life. Certain shades of red, green, brown, and orange can blend together for me and become difficult to distinguish from one another. SEE

Where to stream ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ and hear Kevin Conroy’s iconic take


Mashable / 51min
Kevin Conroy died this week at age 66. He will be remembered as the iconic voice of Batman from the 1990s through the 2020s. The voice actor's prowess and range were at their peak in Batman: The Animated Series . Here's where you can watch this beloved show: For those wanting to binge every single episode of Batman: The Animated Series HBO Max offers all 85 episodes of Batman: The Animated Series

Looks Like We're Going to Have to Get Used to China's Crashing Rockets


Gizmodo / 55min
Less than a week after China’s Long March 5B rocket performed an uncontrolled reentry through Earth’s atmosphere , a Chinese official revealed plans to amp up the launch rate of these rocket within the next few years. Read more...

Elon Musk Might Get Thrashed by Lawsuit From Heavy Metal Drummer


300+Futurism / 59min
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's just might get shredded this time. Richard Tornetta, a former metal drummer who made a small investment in Tesla, sued CEO Elon Musk and the company's board in what is called a "shareholder derivative lawsuit" back in 2018, Reuters reports . The case survived a 2019 motion to dismiss and is set to kick off in a Delaware court on Monday — which will feature Musk's own testimo

Is the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful annual fee worth it?


The Points Guy / 1h
In September 2022, Marriott Bonvoy revamped its credit cards line-up and introduced two cards with an annual fee we’d never seen. Broadly speaking, most hotel credit cards can be considered “basic” (carrying annual fees under $100) or “luxury” (carrying annual fees of $400 or more). However, the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card from Chase has an annual fee of $250, sitting right in the middle. At f

Twitter Blue verification was a complete disaster in exactly the ways everyone predicted


Engadget / 1h
Elon Musk’s plan to democratize Twitter verification lasted less than two days. Twitter has temporarily pulled new signups for Twitter Blue after the platform was overrun by verified trolls. The company told staffers subscriptions were on hold to “help address impersonation issues,” according to Platformer’s Zoe Schiffer. It turns out paid verification was as much of a mess as nearly everyone pre

The Dead Friends Society Is a Beyond the Grave Slasher Story


Gizmodo / 1h
Many, many stories have been told about groups of friends banding together to defeat the forces of evil. In a way, almost all stories are about something like this . But in The Dead Friends Society , authors Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman flip that tried and true tale on its head. Not all of the friends are alive . Read more...

The Logitech G Fits Are as Good as Gaming Earbuds Can Be, Which is Just OK


Gizmodo / 1h
Gaming headphones with special features that make them suited to the trials of competitive gaming are everywhere, but gaming earbuds are few and far between. There are plenty of Bluetooth earbuds and wired earbuds that market themselves for gaming, but the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid buds and HyperX Cloud MIX buds are two of… Read more...

Black Friday 2022 live: has it started today?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Black Friday headlines - The best Black Friday deals today are on TVs - Lowest-ever prices on huge TVs and OLEDs - No good Apple deals - except Airpods Pro 2 - Great discounts on appliances at Walmart - Samsung has superb handset trade-in deals You'd be forgiven for thinking it's Black Friday today. It isn't - Black Friday 2022 officially falls on November 25 - but given the sheer amount of Black

The best Walmart deals on Nov. 11 include the Ecovacs Deebot N8+ robot vacuum and Hasbro board games


Mashable / 1h
We've rounded up all the best Walmart deals of the day on Nov. 11 — here are our top picks: BEST KITCHEN DEAL : Bartesian Duet Premium Cocktail Maker — $199 $279 (save $80) BEST FLOOR CARE DEAL : EcoVacs Deebot N8+ All-In-One Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop — $349 $649.99 (save $300.99)a BEST TOY DEAL : Games and puzzles from Hasbro, Endless Games, Goliath, and more — $10 (save up to $14.99) Walmart

Elon Musk's Twitter changes have disrupted K-pop’s biggest awards show


Mashable / 1h
Elon Musks's reign of Twitter terror now extends to one of the largest factions on the site: K-pop fans. This year's MAMA Awards, an annual Korean music awards show hosted by Mnet, a channel owned by massive Seoul-based media conglomerate CJ ENM, says voting for two categories has been affected by "internal changes within Twitter." In an official statement, Mnet said that it is impossible to "sec

Can proof-of-reserves prevent future crypto exchange collapses?


20TechCrunch / 1h
A number of crypto exchanges are rushing to publish proof-of-reserves in a seeming attempt to reassure investors their funds are safe as fellow exchange FTX melts down . Proof-of-reserves ( PoR ) are independent audits by third parties that aim to provide transparency and evidence that a custodian holds the assets it claims to own on behalf of its clients. Auditors then aggregate balances into so

How to Fix PS5 Stick Drift


Lifehacker / 1h
Nintendo isn’t the only company out there with joystick drift issues. JoyCons might be the highest profile controller to suffer from drift, but Sony’s PS5 controllers can experience a similar plight. If your PS5 characters are moving on their own, there are some steps you can take to fix the drift. Read more...

Musk proposes turning Twitter into a bank to avoid bankruptcy


20Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket ) Confidence in Twitter has hit what might be an all-time low just two weeks into Elon Musk’s tenure as owner. Yesterday on a call, Musk told Twitter staff that bankruptcy is a real possibility, as next year Twitter could face billions more in losses. The Verge posted a full transcript of Musk’s staff meeting, where different employees atte

Last Call: Chase Sapphire Reserve 80K Bonus Points Offer


One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card Several weeks ago, a massive welcome bonus was rolled out on the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card , which is one of the most lucrative premium credit cards out there. This is the best publicly available bonus we’ve seen since the card’s launch offer around six years ago. Many wondered how long this offer would be around, and we now have an update —

Musk’s lawyer tells Twitter staff they won’t be liable if company violates FTC consent decree


100+TechCrunch / 1h
Following a warning shot from the FTC to Twitter yesterday , TechCrunch has obtained an internal email sent by Elon Musk’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, to all remaining employees — in which he seeks to calm staffers’ concerns by claiming that they do not have individual liability for upholding the requirements of the FTC consent decree. We’ve reproduced the full text of the email (sic) below — which was s

Do This Instead of Keeping Your Phone Out of Your Bedroom at Night


Lifehacker / 1h
Keep your phone out of your bedroom: That’s standard advice for good sleep hygiene , and I’ve never been able to do it. For one thing, it seems silly to go buy a standalone alarm clock when I’ve got a perfectly good one on my phone—and it’s more customizable, anyway. For another, where the heck else am I going to put… Read more...

Old printer not working with Windows 11? Try this


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you're still clinging to a printer that you should have dumped ten years ago, then the OpenPrinting project might have some good news. Users will now be able to run printers that are unsupported by modern versions of Windows via running the Linux-emulator Windows Subsystem for Linux in combination with the project's Open Printing software. In keeping with its hardcore fanbase, Linux supports a


Hogwarts Legacy character creator answers key questions


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Since before its official announcement, there has been a cloud of speculation surrounding key aspects of Hogwarts Legacy, the Harry Potter RPG. In particular, how the game would handle character creation. It may sound odd that a character creator would be the focus of so much attention, but there are good reasons for it. In the Harry Potter books, each character goes through the process of being

Everything you need to know about packing for a ski trip


The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This piece is periodically updated. With snow beginning to fall in the mountains and lifts across the country already starting to spin, skiers and snowboarders nationwide are counting down the days to steep slopes and deep powder. However, when it comes to packing for a ski trip, things can get a bit stressful if you aren’t sure what to bring. Planning a ski trip can have its logis

We Finally Get Our Star Wars Prison Break | Andor Review


Gizmodo / 1h
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Tesla is offering its proprietary charge connector as a new North American standard


Engadget / 1h
When it comes to charging your EV in the US, Canada and Mexico, the only two connector types available aren't cross-compatible. Tesla has its J1772 connector, which in the company's defense was developed when Tesla was still the only EV game in town. Everybody else uses the current North American standard, the Combined Charging System (CCS). Tesla apparently hopes to upend that dynamic, announcin

Plastic Wrap Is Your Best Travel Accessory


Lifehacker / 1h
Some people are pristine packers who dutifully Ziplock their toiletries, fold outfits together, and arrive at their destination with everything they need organized conveniently. Others are more haphazard, to say the least. If you’re in that second category, you’re surely familiar with the experience of getting… Read more...

Twitter's 'Official' Check Marks Are Apparently Back Again


SlashGear / 1h
After sunsetting them almost immediately after these labels were introduced, the "Official" check mark on Twitter has returned — but only for a few brands.

Inside The Complicated History Between Sam Bankman-Fried & Binance's CZ


SlashGear / 1h
The recent FTX dilemma came on the heels of an interesting history between Sam Bankman-Fried and Binance's Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Here's how it happened.

63% Of Android Users Think This Brand Makes The Most Reliable Phones – SlashGear Survey


SlashGear / 1h
We surveyed over 600 respondents to find out who our readers thought made the most reliable smartphone and the overwhelming majority picked one company.

Investors Who Put $2 Billion Into FTX Face Scrutiny, Too


28NYT > Technology / 1h
Venture capital firms and investment funds showered the failed crypto exchange and its founder with money. There were few strings attached.

Tesla opens its EV connector design to other automakers


100+TechCrunch / 2h
Tesla is sharing its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. Tesla said in a blog post Friday that its design and specification files are available for download . The company said it is “actively working with relevant standards bodies to codify Tesla’s charging connector as

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy faces enormous challenges amid falling profits and negative numbers


TechCrunch / 2h
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is the definition of a company man. In an age when people switch jobs frequently, he has been at Amazon for 25 years, working his way up to president and CEO. But before he reached the corner office, he helped build Amazon Web Services, its cloud arm, into a $60 billion juggernaut. It wasn’t exactly a rise from the mailroom, but Jassy was there as founder Jeff Bezos’ aide-de

Bitcoin Might Finally Be Collapsing, and That’s a Good Thing


How-To Geek / 2h
Bitcoin was the first mainstream cryptocurrency, but its high price has ensured it remains popular, even as the technology behind it became more outdated and inefficient. Now, Bitcoin might finally in a death spiral. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

What are points and miles worth? TPG’s November 2022 monthly valuations


400+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the questions people often ask me is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how well you can maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards are clearly worth more than others, and my

Leica’s “Leitz Phone 2” has a giant 1-inch camera sensor, magnetic lens cap


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
The Leica Leitz Phone 2. [credit: Leica ] Meet the Leica Leitz Phone 2 , a phone from the famous German camera manufacturer that is exclusive to... Japan? If smartphones are eating into the camera market, it makes sense that some camera companies would try to go the other way. Leica is not a smartphone company, though, so the company actually building this phone is Sharp! Now the Japan exclusivit

Airline CEOs: We’re Going To Come For More Bailouts – And We’ll Get Them


View from the Wing / 2h
In a leaked video, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told employees that they need to lay the groundwork for future government bailouts. Continue reading ...

Kaspersky confirms it is pulling its VPN from Russia


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Russian users will soon be unable to connect to the VPN service offered by Kaspersky. The Moscow-based company has announced it is set to halt the operations and sales of its Secure Connection VPN , assuring users that the process will be staged gradually to have as little impact as possible. The company's free VPN version is set to be suspended from November 15 onwards, and paid customers will b

Simu Liu on Manifesting Shang-Chi in Destin Daniel Cretton's Avengers: Kang Dynasty


Gizmodo / 2h
At the recent BoxLunch Holiday Gala in Los Angeles, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ’ Simu Liu was on hand as the pop culture retailer’s Giving Ambassador for the holiday season. io9 caught up with the Marvel Studios star to talk about the season of giving—the event celebrated 150 million meals donated to… Read more...

A Tesla Executive Under Investigation Is Now Working at SpaceX for Some Reason


94Futurism / 2h
Making Moves It seems ill-advised to hire an employee who's under investigation at one of your other companies in a ranking position, but then again, Elon Musk is far from an ordinary CEO . That's on full display as SpaceX hires Tesla's Texas plant lieutenant Omead Afshar, who according to sources close to the matter that spoke to Bloomberg has been brought on as vice president of Starship produc

The Return of the American Bison Is an Environmental Boon—and a Logistical Mess


Gizmodo / 2h
This story was originally published by Grist . You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here . Read more...

Apple's AirPods Pro hit a new low of $234, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals


Engadget / 2h
You might think retailers would be holding their collective breath before the sales frenzy of Black Friday kicks in, but we found some pretty impressive deals on late-model tech this week. Apple's AirPods Pro dropped to a new low, while the Apple Watch SE with cellular cut $40 off the sticker price. Gamers looking for an entry point into the latest gear can get the base model Razer Blade 15 for a


FTX files for bankruptcy


35Mashable / 2h
Hoping that crypto winter may have been coming to an end? Well, don't get your hopes up. One of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges has just filed for bankruptcy. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) In a press release on Friday, FTX officially announced that the company would be filing for bankruptcy. This doesn't just mean FTX.com , which covers the exchange's global trading operat

Chase Ink Business Premier $1000 Initial Bonus And 2.5% Cash Back On Large Purchases


View from the Wing / 2h
The Ink Business Premier Credit Card has an offer to earn $1,000 bonus cash back after you spend $10,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Think of this as a great cash back card. Continue reading ...

Alleged LockBit ransomware gang member arrested in Canada


Engadget / 2h
Authorities in Canada have arrested an alleged member of the LockBit ransomware gang, according to the Department of Justice. Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual Russian-Canadian citizen, is awaiting extradition to the US, where he is charged with conspiracy to intentionally damage protected computers and to transmit ransom demands. Vasiliev faces a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $2

Sight Tech Global 2022 agenda announced


TechCrunch / 2h
The third annual Sight Tech Global conference, a virtual, free and highly accessible event on December 7 and 8 convenes some of the world’s top experts working on assistive tech, especially AI, for people who are blind or visually impaired. If you don’t follow this topic, maybe you should, because a lot of cutting-edge tech over the years — think OCR and NLP — was developed at the outset with bli

Numerous social apps see gains in wake of Twitter chaos, new data shows


20TechCrunch / 2h
The drama at Twitter following Elon Musk’s acquisition has seen some users looking for an exit. In recent days, alternative social apps and microblogging platforms have seen strong gains, including, most notably, the open source decentralized Twitter alternative Mastodon. The service’s founder and CEO recently announced Mastodon had topped 1 million monthly active users , after more than half a m

Why You Should Update 'Pokémon Scarlet' and 'Violet' on Day One


Lifehacker / 2h
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet , the latest dual entry in developer Game Freak’s iconic series, aren’t set to hit retail and digital retail outlets until Nov. 18. But even with a week to go (as of this article), the game won’t ship finished. When you buy the game, you’ll need to update it immediately if you want… Read more...

How to Customize a Samsung Phone’s Notification Sounds


How-To Geek / 2h
Don’t like the default notification sound on your Samsung Galaxy phone? If so, you can customize the tone for all your notifications on your Samsung phone. While there are plenty of tone options to choose from, you can also add your own tone to the list. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Google's VPN Finally Arrives on Windows and macOS


How-To Geek / 2h
After a long wait, Google’s VPN is now available on Windows and macOS. All Google One subscribers who pay for 2TB of cloud storage (or more) can install the company’s desktop VPN client through the Google One web portal. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Kevin Conroy, the iconic voice of Batman, has died at age 66


Mashable / 2h
Kevin Conroy, the definitive voice of Batman for over 30 years, has died at the age of 66 . The beloved actor first donned the mantle of the Caped Crusader in 1992 with the debut of Batman: The Animated Series , and went on to voice Batman for a dizzying array of DC television shows, films, and award-winning video games (including fan favorites like Arkham Knight and Arkham City) . Conroy’s remar

Review: Air New Zealand Business Class 787-9 (AKL-LAX)


200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
To finish off my two trips to the Southern Hemisphere , I flew Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 business class from Auckland to Los Angeles. It had been years since I had flown Air New Zealand business class, so I was excited to check it out again. Well, what an underwhelming business class product , with uncompetitive seats, small entertainment screens, and no Wi-Fi. The soft product otherwise range

Space Force Wants to Launch Satellites Faster Than Anyone Has Ever Attempted


Gizmodo / 2h
The prospect of losing critically important satellites during war has led to “Victus Nox”—a rapid response experiment in which private Space Force partners will need to launch a satellite within 24 hours of receiving the “go” order. Read more...

Netflix Announces Its First-Ever Livestream Comedy Event


Gizmodo / 2h
Soon after bringing ads onto Netflix through its Basic With Ads tier, the streaming giant is now ready to introduce a brand new feature that will make “Netflix history.” Are you ready for this? Buckle up. It’s… it’s a livestream. Read more...

Open Channel: What Are Your Favorite Moments of Kevin Conroy as Batman?


100+Gizmodo / 2h
Earlier today, the news broke that Kevin Conroy passed away at the age of 66. Conroy was best known for being Batman—not just in the iconic ‘90s Animated Series and its fellow DCAU sequels Justice League and Batman Beyond, but nearly every Batman game within the last 20 years, a theatrical movie , and very briefly in… Read more...

A Stone Age Cold Case: Ötzi the ‘Iceman’ Thawed and Refroze Many Times, Researchers Say


Gizmodo / 2h
In 1991, a pair of climbers encountered a human body sticking out of the ice high in the Italian alps. Though its skin was preserved—complete with tattoos—the body turned out to be 5,300-year-old remains, mummified by the frigid, dry conditions in which the man died. Now known as Ötzi, the famously well-preserved… Read more...

Musk’s Twitter chaos tosses outrageous insulin pricing into the spotlight


25Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Advocates held a vigil in September 2019 outside of Eli Lillys' offices in New York City, honoring those who have lost their lives due to the high cost of insulin and demanding lower insulin prices. (credit: Getty | Erik McGregor ) Social media platform Twitter has been mired by uncertainty and disorder in the few, yet lengthy, days since billionaire Elon Musk took the helm. But above t

Razer’s new wireless mouse has an exceptionally customizable scroll wheel


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Razer) Mice for MMO games have a special appeal. These button-laden peripherals are intended to make laying down combos in games a breeze. But their high programmability gives them great potential for much more, including heavy-duty productivity. One of the most popular MMO mice, the Razer Naga series, received an update on Thursday. Offering up to 20 customizable buttons is stil

Robots will roam a university to study “a socio-technical problem”


Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Boston Dynamics ) Will robots take over the world? Will our new machine overlords be generous gods or cruel taskmasters? A new research project isn’t going to answer these questions, but it aims to highlight how humans perceive and interact with some of our automatons in public. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently received expanded funding from the National

Surface 9 Pro teardown reveals modular parts, Microsoft’s 2023 repair plans


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Enlarge There's not much new to the Surface Pro 9 on the outside, as our review points out . Inside, however, there is evidence of a lot of work by Microsoft to make the device more repairable, as shown in an iFixit teardown . iFixit has consulted with Microsoft's hardware teams for a while now, providing advice on making devices more repairable. As evidence of this, Microsoft claims in a stateme

Helicopters, Gliders, and a Billionaire's Vanity Project Come to Microsoft Flight Simulator Today


Gizmodo / 3h
Believe it or not, the Microsoft Flight Simulator series, first released in November of 1982, is actually older than the company’s most iconic product: Windows . To celebrate its 40th anniversary, today the company released a free major update to the latest version of Flight Simulator that, among other aircraft,… Read more...

More than half of small businesses don’t have a credit card — here are some good first choices


The Points Guy / 3h
More than half of small-business owners don’t have a business credit card , instead depending on personal credit cards to pay for business expenses, according to a recent survey by small business-focused financial platform Hello Alice . The number of small-business owners using personal credit cards to cover operating expenses balloons to 80% when considering the “new majority” of business owners


You Need a New Admin Account on Your Mac


Lifehacker / 3h
Some Mac users have a single administrator account on their machines. There’s nothing wrong with that if you’re the only person who uses the computer. If others have access your Mac, though, you should create a second account for added security. Here’s why. Read more...

Framework Ventures co-founder says DeFi gives hope following FTX collapse


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FTX’s downfall will heighten the need for regulation but also pique long-term interest from venture capitalists looking to invest in decentralized finance (DeFi), according to Michael Anderson, co-founder of Framework Ventures. “It just seems obvious that DeFi is the only way that we can continue to do these types of financial services operations in the crypto ecosystem,” Anderson said to TechCru

How To Turn Your Phone Into a ‘Minimalist’ Phone to Reduce Distractions


Gizmodo / 3h
The smartphones that we carry around with us everywhere are fantastic little devices, capable of entertaining and informing and communicating with the rest of the world—but they can be incredibly distracting too. If you’ve decided that your phone is sucking up too much of your time and attention, there are numerous… Read more...

Disgraced Sam Bankman-Fried Steps Down as CEO of FTX


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Disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, whose empire collapsed in a matter of hours, this week, has officially stepped down. It's been a tumultuous week for his former cryptocurrency exchange, which just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, wiping out a $32 billion valuation in a matter of days . The exchange bottomed out earlier this week, with much larger rival Binance first offering a bailo

Chinese Space Debris Crashes Down in the Philippines


64Futurism / 3h
Not Again It happened again . ABC News reports that Chinese space debris from another one of the nation's heavy lift Long March 5B rockets was just discovered at sea off the Philippines' coastline. The rocket remains are believed to be those of the Long March 5B that launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center on Hainan island last week, which was reportedly carrying a payload with laboratory

Scammers are spoofing online refund portals to steal your data, FBI warns


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An age-old customer support scam has gotten a new twist, the FBI is warning - although the goal remains the same - to steal people’s identities , sensitive data, payment data and, ultimately, money. In a recent public service announcement, the bureau urged customers (mostly the elderly population) to stay vigilant when receiving emails pretending to be from service representatives of a company’s

15 of our favorite ski-friendly resort hotels you can book on points


100+The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The ski season in the Northern Hemisphere is about to begin in earnest. Pandemic-related travel restrictions are largely in the rearview mirror around the world, and resorts are already gearing up for crowds. Ski resorts boomed amid the surge in domestic travel demand over the last few years, and they are

Sam Bankman-Fried's 'Effective Altruism' Team Resigns Amid FTX Meltdown


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It turns out “effective altruism” isn’t so effective when a billionaire donor’s money dries up. Read more...

12 Games Based on TV and Films, Ranked


Gizmodo / 3h
Studios have long realized that a great way to get people to interact with their intellectual properties, even offscreen, is to turn that IP into board games . With so many great creators out there—Ravensburger, Gale Force Nine, Renegade, Fantasy Flight—there are tons to choose from for your next game night . Read more...

The Fallout of the FTX Collapse


Wired / 3h
As Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire crumbles, its customers, and other crypto traders, are paying the price.

SpaceX, Relativity and others urge FCC to stay in its lane


TechCrunch / 3h
Major space companies, including SpaceX and Relativity, are urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stick to its purview — spectrum usage — as it looks to potentially update its rules for in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) missions. There is plenty that the FCC could — and should do — to support ISAM missions that sit squarely within its regulatory bounds, th

Second-Gen OPPO Find N Could Be The Lightest Foldable Phone Yet


SlashGear / 3h
As rumors emerge of the successor to the OPPO Find N, the reported weight reduction in the new model could make it the lightest foldable phone ever made.

FTX Files For Bankruptcy As Bankman-Fried Resigns


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FTX, the crypto exchange platform filed for bankruptcy as its founder and CEO. Sam Bankman-Fried resigned. Last-minute attempts to save the company failed.

This New Concept Could Be The First True Flying Car


32SlashGear / 3h
Alef Aeronautics' recently unveiled Model A concept could become the first true flying car. Here's how it works, and when it could possibly become reality.

How This Farming Robot Uses Lasers As Weed Killer


SlashGear / 3h
De-weeding crops is often a time and labor-intensive part of harvesting agriculture, but with the advancement of technology comes more efficient weed killing.

NASA Confirms Discovery Of Underwater Artifacts From The Challenger Disaster


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Documentary filmmakers, while searching for downed WWII aircraft, came across some pieces of the Challenger shuttle, which exploded in January 1986.

Everything You Need To Know About Running Android Apps On Windows 11


SlashGear / 3h
Windows 11 comes with the ability to install and run Android apps if you so choose. We lay out the steps you need to take in order to get it up and running.

How to Turn Off the Keyboard Sound on Any Device


How-To Geek / 3h
Does the sound you hear when you press a key on your screen’s keyboard sound like nails on a chalkboard to you? If so, you can turn the keyboard sound off on your iPhone and iPad, as well as your Windows and Android devices. We’ll show you how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

You can't go wrong with these air fryer ham and cheese biscuits


Mashable / 3h
Things don't always need to be fancy. Sometimes you just shove ham and cheese inside of a biscuit and air fry it. And it's delicious. That's the viral TikTok recipe from @blind_momofboys that I tested this week for Mashable's AirFryDay. And it was good! Because what could be bad about a ham and cheese biscuit? It's salty, melty goodness tucked inside of buttery carbs. It's a perfect lunch for kid

The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What's the Pizza Robot?


Lifehacker / 3h
This week, I’m taking a look at some of the darker, uglier, grotesque goings-on in young people culture, from toxic masculinity, to scary stalkers, and artistic grotesquery. But there’s also a robot pizza maker and some cool bugs to balance the scales. Read more...


Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is down to a new low of $71


Engadget / 3h
Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is exactly what it says on the tin: a portable battery that snaps to the back of an iPhone through Apple's MagSafe magnetic charging tech and charges the handset wirelessly. The battery is a tougher sell at full price, but today it's available for $71 , which marks the lowest price we've seen to date. For reference, Apple typically sells the device for $99, though its

FTX: Crypto giant collapses into bankruptcy


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Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

Control 2 has been announced, great news for all supernatural shooter fans


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Control 2 has officially been signed off following an announcement from developers Remedy Entertainment. Released back in 2019, Control sees you take on the job of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, a secretive organization that investigates spooky occurrences all over the globe. You’ve one hell of a first day, though, as the offices are facing a supernatural incursion and it falls on

12 Incredibly Niche Podcasts


Lifehacker / 4h
A great (and sometimes terrible) thing about podcasts is their low barrier to entry. Experts and enthusiasts of all kinds can pick up a mic and start recording a show about the weird and niche things that fascinate them most—no matter how weird, or how niche, podcasters can make the kind of content they’re obsessed… Read more...

art-mirrors-art:Jane Peterson - Reading at a Cafe (c. 1920)


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art-mirrors-art : Jane Peterson - Reading at a Cafe (c. 1920)

Unexploded Shell Removed From Soldier's Chest by Surgeons Wearing Body Armor


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A Russian soldier was rushed to the ER. His diagnosis? An unexploded shell lodged so deep in his chest it was almost touching his spine. The soldier, junior sergeant Nikolay Pasenko, probably should've been dead already from either the impact or the impending detonation. But instead, defying all expectations, he lived — thanks to surgeons at the Mandryk Central Military Clinical Hospital who succ

Today only: Earn up to 11 Membership Rewards points per dollar (or 11% cash back) at hundreds of stores


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If you’re not registered with Rakuten , you are ignoring one of the easiest (and most effective) tools for earning bonus rewards on everyday purchases. Rakuten is an online shopping portal that gives you the option to earn either Amex Membership Rewards points or cash back at select merchants. More than 3,500 merchants offer bonus rewards through Rakuten; just begin your online shopping trip on t

Elon Is Re-Verifying Neo-Nazis and Selling Blue Checks to Transphobes and QAnoners


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A hodgepodge of Twitter’s worst individuals were sporting shiny blue check marks on Friday, including notorious punching bag and literal neo-Nazi Richard Spencer, thanks to the ill-conceived money grab of the platform’s new owner, Elon Musk. Read more...

Watch an Exclusive Clip From the Finale of Interview With the Vampire


Gizmodo / 4h
In this exclusive clip from the finale episode of AMC’s Interview With the Vampire , Louis, Lestat, and Claudia approach local businessman, Tom Anderson, with a proposal. Episode seven airs on AMC this Sunday, November 13. The following clip isn’t all that spoiler heavy, but if you’re protecting your viewing… Read more...

Ring's Video Doorbell drops to $60 ahead of Black Friday


Engadget / 4h
If you've been waiting for the holiday shopping season to grow your smart home ecosystem without dropping unnecessary amounts of money, you're in luck. Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon has already knocked down the price of the standard Ring Video Doorbell to $60. That's $15 cheaper than it was during Prime Day in July earlier this year and the best price we've seen it. There are a couple of compelli

When to See a Doctor About Your Bad Nighttime Vision


Lifehacker / 4h
Driving at night can be challenging, even under normal circumstances. There are the lights from oncoming traffic, the reduced ability to see important landmarks, and the risk of impaired drivers. However, although driving at night is harder, if your nighttime vision is especially bad—or if it has gotten worse in… Read more...

You're right - a huge number of your work emails are just spam


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A large proportion of your work emails may not be useful in any way, a new report examining billions of messages has claimed. Research from Hornetsecurity analyzing 25 billion business emails found nearly half (40.5%) are ‘unwanted’, and could even represent a serious threat to businesses. The report also revealed how email remains an incredibly popular threat vector, with the most common kind of

You can get one of the best tactics games for free on Epic Games right now


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One of the best real-time tactics games of the past decade is currently free to keep on the Epic Game Store, but you’ll have to rush to get Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun. The samurai stealth title is one of this week’s Epic Games Store free games , along with Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, and both are yours to download and keep forever – but only if you grab them before November 24. (Image c

Pixxel’s Awais Ahmed talks going hyperspectral in dual-use at TC Sessions: Space


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Orbital imagery is becoming commonplace in industries and defense, but looking beyond the visible spectrum has yet to break through into the mainstream. Pixxel is poised to change that with its hyperspectral imaging satellites, and co-founder Awais Ahmed will join us at TC Sessions: Space in Los Angeles on December 6 to tell us why this tech matters. Hyperspectral imagery includes wavelengths wel

Android Auto's Makeover Prioritizes the Map and Focuses on a Split-Screen Experience


Gizmodo / 4h
Android Auto’s new look is rolling out to testers today, though it’s not ready for primetime just yet. The makeover teased earlier in the year is still only a beta. It won’t be available in full until 2023. Read more...

How Oil & Gas Funding Distorts Energy Research


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Journalists like me often seek out academics for comment and insight on stories related to the energy transition, since these professors have often done in-depth research into various fuel sources and their impacts. The hope is that these sources are relatively unbiased; their loyalty is to the data. But a study … Read more...

Twitter quietly drops $8 paid verification; “tricking people not OK,” Musk says


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Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) When a wave of imposter accounts began using the verified checkmarks from Twitter's Blue paid subscription service to post misleading tweets while pretending to be some of the world’s biggest brands, it created so much chaos that Elon Musk seemingly had no choice but to revoke the paid checkmarks entirely. “Basically, tricking people is not OK,

Game over for FTX as CEO-founder quits and company files for bankruptcy


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Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and chief executive of FTX, has resigned. (credit: Financial Times) FTX has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after it was unable to meet a torrent of withdrawals, marking a stunning collapse for Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire that was valued at $32 billion just months ago. The filing in a federal court in Delaware on Friday includes FTX’s US en

Chase Ink Card Rental Car Coverage: How It Works


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Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card , Ink Business Cash® Credit Card , or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card There are lots of great business credit cards , but I’d argue that Chase’s portfolio of Ink business credit cards are among the best out there. They have just about everything I look for in credit cards — great welcome bonuses, big category bonuses, and useful perk

Go head-to-head with the Mind Flayer in 'Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales'


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Missing the Upside Down ? Fret not! A new and improved Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales is here to quench your demogorgon thirst and it looks stunning. Stylized through gorgeous 2D animation, the new RPG game is a puzzle-solving adventure with Hawkins’ finest as they take on familiar foes and new faces with your help. All you have to do is match the different pieces, defeat the Mind Flayer, and coll


The fake verified posts got way worse for Twitter


500+Mashable / 4h
There's that famous meme from Arrested Development where Jason Bateman's character opens up a paper bag labeled "DEAD DOVE: Do Not Eat ." He opens the bag, presumably finds a dead bird, and, full of regret, says to no one in particular, "I don't know what I expected." That's all to say: I picture Elon Musk , wandering the halls of Twitter HQ, whispering to no one in particular, "I don't know what

Quick Points: Earn American miles and Southwest points when you fill up your car with gas


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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information and offers. With the holidays fast approaching, many Americans are gearing up for an annual road trip to visit family both near and far. With gas prices still higher than usual, this can be an expensive feat. However, if you have Shell, Marathon or Arco in your area or along your route, you can diminish the agony by earning bon

American Airlines Tells Flight Attendants: Crack Down On Passengers Moving To Extra Legroom Seats


View from the Wing / 4h
It used to be that when the doors of the aircraft closed, passengers could re-arrange themselves freely. If there were empty seats, you’d see passengers spread out for more room. That made sense. However airlines now charge for seats, and they don’t even just charge for extra legroom seats. An aisle seat and even a window can cost more than a middle. A seat towards the front of the cabin might co

Microsoft’s New Surface Pro Is Much More Repairable


How-To Geek / 4h
Surface devices, as great as they are, have always been infamous for being unnecessarily hard to repair. Thankfully, if you were looking to buy a Surface Pro 9, you’ll be glad to know repairs are slightly easier compared to Microsoft’s previous tablets. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Why Is My iPhone Battery Yellow?


How-To Geek / 4h
Wondering why your iPhone battery icon is yellow? Don’t fret—a yellow battery icon isn’t anything to be concerned about. Here, we dive into what the icon means and how you can fix it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Try this Coffee Hack to Help Your House Smell Better


How-To Geek / 4h
Whether you’re hosting a party or having a chill night at home, it’s comforting to have a wonderful-smelling house. Maybe you’ve cycled through your candle collection and want to try something new. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

The Next Godzilla Movie Has an Unsurprising Title


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J.K. Simmons is Santa in Dwayne Johnson’s Red One . The Batman ’s HBO Max spinoff for the Penguin will be set after the events of the movie. Plus, what’s coming on Stargirl , American Horror Story: NYC , and more. Spoilers now! Read more...

Pet insurance startups chase the market as pet ownership booms among Gen Z and Millennials


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Walk through any public park these days and you will see a hell of a lot more dogs than you might have done three years ago. The loneliness of the pandemic lockdowns led to an explosion in pet ownership. Plus, The demographic of pet ownership has shifted. Whereas previously it was Granny or Grandpa who tended to be the pet owner, now, Gen Z and Millennials represent around 70% of pet owners, acco

Don’t Fall for the ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam


Lifehacker / 5h
Imagine you get this random text from an unknown number out of the blue: “My dog needs to be seen by a vet right away. Can you help me?” Do you respond to let the person know they have the wrong number? Do you ignore it? What do you think most people would do? Read more...

Twitter Blue Subscription Vanishes As Elon Musk's Verification Disaster Grows


SlashGear / 5h
Twitter's Blue subscription service has suddenly stopped allowing new users to sign up, fueling even more speculation as to what is going on at Twitter HQ.

Where To Find The Voicemail Settings On Your iPhone


SlashGear / 5h
If you're looking to customize, set up, or change any of your voicemail settings, here's how you can change your greeting and more on your iPhone.

What Makes F1 Crashes So Incredibly Expensive


SlashGear / 5h
Formula 1 racing is equal parts popular, enthralling, and expensive. So, when a crash happens, what exactly makes it such a pricey event for F1 teams?

The Hidden Google Maps Feature You Need To Use If You Have An Electric Car


SlashGear / 5h
For newly minted or otherwise unaware EV owners using Google Maps for navigation — make sure to check out this feature for those long road trips.

The Roomba J7+ just hit a new all-time low price, plus more of the best deals of the day


Mashable / 5h
We've rounded up the best deals of the day from everyone's favorite big box retailers on Nov. 11 — here are our top picks: BEST HOME DEAL : iRobot Roomba J7+ Robot Vacuum — $595 $799.99 (save $204.99) BEST TECH DEAL : LG 48-inch A2 Series OLED 4K Smart webOS TV — $569.99 $1,299.99 (save $730) The biggest shopping season of the year is upon us, with retailers casually dropping Black Friday discoun

Microsoft brings helicopters, gliders and the Spruce Goose to its Flight Simulator


20TechCrunch / 5h
Microsoft is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the venerable Flight Simulator series today with the launch of the aptly named Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary update. As the company had teased before, this update to the sim will introduce helicopters and gliders, as well as a few classic aircraft. Gliders and helicopters aren’t new to Flight Simulator, but when Microsoft and Asobo re

Facing economic headwinds, Amazon consolidates robotic projects


TechCrunch / 5h
Westborough, Massachusetts is a quiet town of 22,000, 40 minutes by car southeast of Boston. BOS27 is among the town’s newer residents. The 350,000-square-foot Amazon facility opened its doors a little over a year ago. It’s a hulking, gray addition to the tree-filled scenery. Inside is a state of the art facility that — along with a space on the opposite side of Boston in North Reading, Massachus

Divers Discover Fragment of Challenger Space Shuttle Under Ocean


100+Futurism / 5h
A Rare Find A TV documentary crew of divers who were looking for the wreckage of a World War II aircraft off the Florida Space Coast made a startling and unexpected discovery: the heat shield remains of NASA's space shuttle Challenger. It's an incredibly rare space artifact that acts a somber reminder of the deadly 1986 disaster, a dark chapter in the history of space exploration. "While it has b

Tom Brady Appears to Be Totally Screwed by the FTX Collapse


300+Futurism / 5h
Tom Brady is learning very quickly that you can't win 'em all, and we're only sort of talking about his currently-losing record on the 2022-23 NFL season. The formerly former quarterback was an equity investor in — and public ambassador of — the now spectacularly imploded crypto exchange FTX, which shocked the world this week with its tumultuous fall from web3 grace. Given that FTX is currently h


Review: 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Is Not Your Typical Marvel Movie


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Grief slows the pace of Ryan Coogler’s sequel but makes it more meaningful in the process.

Why United’s increased status thresholds might not be as bad as they seem


25The Points Guy / 5h
Travel demand is roaring back to 2019 levels, and airlines are making adjustments to their loyalty programs that reflect this reality. Last month, Delta Air Lines became the first major U.S. carrier to raise the thresholds required for elite status. Southwest Airlines also joined the party in late October by raising the bar to earn a Companion Pass . Just this week, United Airlines shared perhaps

11 Ways to Set Up a More Effective Study Space


Lifehacker / 5h
For many of us, it’s midterm season; soon will come finals season; and then we’ll do it all over again. Whether you’re trying to maximize your studying ability for a test or a big project at work, you need a good place to sit down and read, cram, write—whatever. Read more...

Chase Fills The Funnel With Big United Bonuses, Up To 100,000 Miles


View from the Wing / 5h
I've expected higher interest rates to slow down new card bonuses, but I'm not sure we're seeing that, at least not yet. Chase has just introduced aggressive new offers for their United consumer card portfolio. Continue reading ...

Elizabeth Holmes Asks Judge to Please Be Nice to Her


500+Gizmodo / 5h
Elizabeth Holmes and her legal defense team are asking for an 18-month period of house arrest, as opposed to the maximum 80 years of potential jail time the Theranos founder faces. In a lengthy memo pleading for leniency, Holmes requested that the court “look beyond that caricature,” of her in the media and “examine… Read more...

Gear up with these Black Friday outdoor deals


Mashable / 5h
Check out these top deals on outdoor gear, available as of Nov. 11: BEST SITEWIDE SALE: Score discounted camping gear, hiking gear, snow gear, and more at REI's Gear Up, Get Out sale , all up to 50% off for members and up to 30% off for nonmembers. BEST CAMPING GEAR DEAL: The Homestead Domey 3 Tent is a solid three-season option at a big discount — $162.47 $249.95 (save $87.48) BEST KAYAK DEAL: T

Healthcare orgs are being swamped with ransomware, FBI warns


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Healthcare organizations in the United States are under attack from the Venus ransomware , the country’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is warning. In a report published by the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), the HHS states that it is aware of at least one successful Venus attack against a public healthcare firm. The problem with Venus’ operators, however, is

Crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy as its CEO resigns


Engadget / 5h
Twitter isn’t the only notable tech company to bandy around the word “bankruptcy” this week. After a stunningly rapid collapse, crypto exchange FTX has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, while founder Sam Bankman-Fried has resigned as CEO. The bankruptcy filing covers FTX Trading, FTX US, Alameda Research and around 130 other companies under the umbrella of the FTX Group, according to a

As the economy shifts, what’s the best software customer?


TechCrunch / 5h
It’s a busy time in tech, with billions of dollars of value incinerated in recent days: FTX is at death’s door , while Twitter, recently sold at a price that no longer made sense once the transaction closed , is either slouching toward insolvency or not , depending on how you vet its new owner’s recent comments. But while there are a great many shiny things vying for our attention, the larger (an

Chris Rock is set to be the first to perform live on Netflix


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After Netflix’s historic launch of an ad-supported tier , a very unexpected move from the streamer, Netflix will make history again with its first-ever livestreaming event starring comedian Chris Rock. The company announced on Thursday that Rock’s live comedy special is set to stream in early 2023, with more details to be announced later. “Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedi

Is First Class Worth It? Here’s How To Decide


400+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Over the past decade we’ve seen airlines in the United States do a better job of monetizing first class. Back in the day first class would be outrageously expensive. Most seats wouldn’t be sold, but rather would go to people upgrading. Nowadays the percentage of first class seats outright paid for continues to increase, as airlines often decrease the price difference between economy and first cla

6thsensical : John George Brown / ‘Reading On The Rocks, Grand Manan’ (detail) / circa 1877 “You can find her with her ...


Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
6thsensical : John George Brown / ‘Reading On The Rocks, Grand Manan’ (detail) / circa 1877 “You can find her with her nose in a book instead of other people’s business and that’s all there is to her happiness.”__Daniel Mercury

Do Powerful Laptops Make More Sense in a World of Blackouts?


How-To Geek / 5h
There’s no substitute for a powerful desktop computer, but when the power goes out, it becomes a very expensive paperweight. As blackouts become more frequent and we move towards off-grid power, is there a case for buying high-end laptops instead? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Lenovo Smart Clock With Google Assistant Is Now Just $20


How-To Geek / 5h
Lenovo has made a few different “Smart Clock” models in the past few years, combining the design of an alarm clock with the features of digital assistants. Now you can get one with Google Assistant for just $19.99. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Roborock S5 Max Review: A Great Mopping, Vacuuming Companion!


How-To Geek / 5h
If you’re like me, the chore of vacuuming—and especially mopping—frequently gets forgotten or purposefully procrastinated. Roborock’s S5 Max vacuum is the handy companion I’ve been looking for because I get clean floors without having to do any of the work. It’s a win-win. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Microsoft will make Surface parts available to consumers in 2023


Engadget / 5h
Microsoft hasn't been shy about wanting to improve the repairability of Surface devices, and that now includes the availability of spare parts. In a statement to iFixit, Microsoft says it plans "broad availability" of parts for individuals and independent repair shops in the first half of 2023. You can also expect complete repair manuals for the Surface Pro 9 by the end of this year. A wider repa

YouTube’s new ‘Live Q&A’ feature makes it easier to manage questions during livestreams


TechCrunch / 6h
YouTube is introducing a new “Live Q&A” feature that is designed to make it easier for creators to interact with viewers during livestreams. When creators start a Q&A, the prompt will appear as a pinned message in the chat. Viewers can then submit their questions and creators can select one and pin it, so viewers know what the creator is responding to. In the past, creators have had to parse thro

This Is How Much Salt You Need to Dry Brine a Turkey


Lifehacker / 6h
Dry brining is the simple act of sprinkling a food (usually meat) with a solute (usually salt, but sometimes a mixture of salt and sugar) to flavor it. The salt draws moisture out of the meat, then the moisture dissolves the salt, allowing it to penetrate into the flesh, seasoning it and keeping it juicy. It is,… Read more...

What we bought: How Samsung's Frame TV became my favorite piece of living room art


Engadget / 6h
My first “adult” TV was a 200-pound CRT monstrosity that lived inside an even more monstrous, 300-pound cabinet with doors. After that, I upgraded to a monitor-and-laptop setup that stowed in the hidey compartment of my coffee table. The thing is, I loathe black mirrors; the blank void that stares out when a TV is off creeps me out. (I blame The Ring. ) I decided all screens had to stay hidden if

Battlefield 2042’s latest update is a welcome U-turn for the series


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A year after Battlefield 2042’s release, EA has announced some great updates ahead of its Season 3 release of this battle royale shooter. The most exciting feature coming to Battlefield 2042 will be the return of classes. Comprising the roles of medic, recon, support, and assault, each one provides you with different weapons and abilities that allow a team to forge a game-winning strategy – but t


Vail celebrates 60 years: Has the western mountain paradise stayed true to its roots?


40The Points Guy / 6h
Vail Ski Resort opens for business today — but it’s no ordinary season for one of the world’s largest and most iconic snow sports destinations. This year, Vail celebrates its 60-year anniversary with a lineup of special events and vintage tributes that take inspiration from six decades of evolution. From its roots as a frontier outpost, Vail has become one of the most illustrious ski destinations

Raspberry Pi CEO says he expects shortages to end within a year


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Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton has said he believes the disruption to his company’s supply chain, due in part to the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be resolved completely, “in one year”, paving the way for a more powerful product in the Pi range. Speaking to Micro Center , Upton also spoke highly of the Raspberry Pi 400, which has been the easiest Pi to procure throughout the pande

AMD's share grows in server market, but Intel still ahead in x86


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New data has claimed AMD recorded its fourteenth quarter of growth in the server market, marking more than three years of increases as the company now holds 17.5% of the market. According to the company’s third-quarter earnings report, its data center business saw huge growth of 45% compared with this time last year, though the sum of this is still valued at just $1.6 billion compared with Intel’

10 Stealth Thanksgiving Movies


22Lifehacker / 6h
There are too many Christmas movies and too few Thanksgiving movies. The first that comes to most people’s minds is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, then maybe Adams Family Values or the horrible Alice’s Restaurant . But after that, there aren’t too many to speak of. Unless you dig deep. Read more...

Alexa-Powered Side Table Mixes Drinks on Command


65Gizmodo / 6h
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and sometimes you just want to stay at home and drink in silence. There’s no judgment here, but a night in doesn’t mean you have to serve yourself, not when a bit of over-the-top engineering can turn a side table and your favorite voice assistant into a… Read more...

Okay, Now Hayao Miyazaki Has a Grogu Figurine, What Is Happening


100+Gizmodo / 6h
When Studio Ghibli, the maker of acclaimed anime films like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and more, tweeted the Lucasfilm logo yesterday, people lost their minds wondering what it might be. Now Ghibli has issued an even more intriguing tease, and I expect everyone will be losing their minds even harder. Read more...

FTX Declares Bankruptcy and Sam Bankman-Fried Resigns in Latest Crypto Blowup


500+Gizmodo / 6h
RIP FTX. The company announced Friday morning that they were starting Chapter 11, AKA reorganizational bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s other crypto firm, Alameda Research and Weste Realm Shires Services, which is also known as FTX.US, are also tangled up in the proceedings. Read more...

Scientists Reproduce Fascinating, Powerful Material Found in Meteorite


Futurism / 6h
Spaced Out In an unprecedented experiment, two teams of scientists on either sides of the Atlantic have replicated a material that was previously not produced anywhere on Earth. As NPR reports , the replication of this powerful compound could have huge implications not just for the manufacturing of high-end machinery, but also for international relations to boot. Called tetrataenite, the primaril

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (November 11)


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We’re currently in that awkward seasonal middle ground between Halloween and Christmas (for those who celebrate both holidays), meaning the entertainment giants are all gearing-up-but-not-quite-ready to launch their respective festive content slates. Netflix, though, has decided to get ahead of the other best streaming services by releasing its first big Christmas film of the year: the Lindsay Lo

Windows 11 Isn’t Done With Task Manager Updates


23How-To Geek / 6h
The Task Manager is how you can see what’s running on a PC, and Microsoft gave it a much-needed overhaul in the recent Windows 11 22H2 update. Now, there are even more improvements on the way. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

California climate measure fails after “green” governor opposed it


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Enlarge (credit: Education Images/Getty ) The only statewide climate measure on California’s ballot Tuesday failed, even though it would have raised billions to help meet the state’s ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by subsidizing electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, among other things. Its downfall resulted largely from the high-profile opposition of Gov. Gavin News

FTX Files for Bankruptcy As CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Resigns


500+NYT > Technology / 6h
The announcement capped a stunning week that has shocked the crypto industry.

Review: Alila Fort Bishangarh, Rajasthan, India


View from the Wing / 6h
Though I've been to India many times, it's been several years since I've made the trip. And while I'm familiar with Hyatt's Alila brand, I haven't yet visited one in the Mideast or India. So I was happy to hear from reader Doug Hess after his recent trip to India, and to have him share his experience at Alila Fort Bishangarh in Rajasthan. It looks fantastic. It wasn't on my radar, but I'm incline

Twitter’s lead EU watchdog for data protection has fresh questions for Musk


TechCrunch / 6h
In parallel with the FTC’s ominous warning to Elon Musk’s Twitter yesterday — that ‘ no CEO or company is above the law ‘ — the microblogging platform’s lead regulator in the European Union is on its case in the wake of senior staffers in charge of security and privacy compliance walking out the door. Graham Doyle, a deputy commissioner at Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which current

It’s not a rug pull if it’s an accident


TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. We thought that last week was a lot. It was, but this week was somehow more . More chaotic, rapid-fire change at a number of massive tech companies kept us on our toes. So, while our beloved co-host Natasha was out, we couldn’t do the recording down a set of ha

New United credit card offers: Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles


The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. If you are planning a dream getaway in the near future, now is a good time to determine your earning strategy and rack up those points and miles. As usual, one of the easiest ways to amass a large chunk of rewards is through credit card sign-up bonuses . United loyalists are in luck because Chase and United have teamed up to offer va

8 affordable ski resorts in the US worth the trip


The Points Guy / 6h
Schussing down a mountain, fresh air filling your lungs and sunlight dappling through silvery aspen groves, should not be a cost-prohibitive experience. However, at many resorts across the U.S. — where lift tickets tend to land well north of the $100-per-day mark (and sometimes far, far, more) — skiing is hardly a sport for the masses. This rings especially true once you add in the cost of a hote

These PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X accessories will up your game


Mashable / 6h
The holiday season is fast approaching and maybe, just maybe, if you’re lucky, you might snag a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X for yourself or a loved one after two years of waiting. As we all know, however, no console is complete without some bomb accessories. Even if you get one of these $500 consoles and buy some $60 to $70 games, you may want to set aside a little more cash for various doo-da

Adaptive 'high-definition' headlights are just around the corner for American drivers


Engadget / 6h
The first headlights to adorn automobiles weren’t all that much better than squinting real hard and hoping any cows in the road had the good sense to move out of your way. The dim light cast by early kerosene oil and acetylene gas lamps made most travel after dark a fool’s errand. Today, of course, the latest generation of headlights work much like modern televisions with tightly packed arrays of

Meal Kits Like Blue Apron Get My Picky Kids to Eat Real Food


25Wired / 6h
Are you tearing your hair out trying to feed a family of picky eaters? Try a subscription service like Blue Apron.


Thomson Reuters to acquire tax automation company SurePrep for $500M


TechCrunch / 6h
Thomson Reuters has announced plans to acquire SurePrep , a tax automation software company based in Irvine, California. The transaction, which Thomson Reuters said it expects to close in Q1 2023, values SurePrep at $500 million, which will be paid entirely in cash. Founded in 2002, SurePrep is one of numerous software providers that help tax professionals and accountants gather and file 1040 tax

Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion


98BBC News - Technology / 6h
A number of executives have walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.

Which British Airways Planes Have Club Suites?


300+One Mile at a Time / 6h
In mid-2019, British Airways introduced an all-new business class product, which represents a massive improvement compared to the carrier’s previous product. As is often the case when airlines introduce new business class seats, the challenge is actually getting a plane featuring those seats. While the airline had at the time outlined a rollout schedule for this new product, as you’d expect, the

New headphones design will stop your embarrassing songs leaking out around you


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Annoying headphones that leak sound could be a thing of the past – even on open-ear earphones – thanks to a new technology that’s been developed in Japan. The advancement comes from telecommunications giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT), which had previously announced that it's working on a headphone-free way for passengers to enjoy in-flight entertainment. It now looks like that idea has

FTX files for bankruptcy, CEO Sam Bankman-Fried steps down


200+TechCrunch / 7h
The once-third-largest crypto exchange FTX has fallen from prestige in the past week and has now announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. FTX CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried has resigned from his role, and Enron turnaround veteran John J. Ray III has been appointed as the new CEO. About 130 additional affiliated companies — including FTX US and Alameda Research — have also begun

Magic Leap 2 is the best AR headset yet, but will an enterprise focus save the company?


Engadget / 7h
Magic Leap's glasses were supposed to lead us into the augmented reality era, a world beyond screens where we could interact with digital objects as if they were standing right next to us. Too bad they failed spectacularly. By early 2020, the company had raised nearly $2 billion. But aside from a few flashy demos and wild art projects , there wasn't much of a reason for its target audience of dev

Remedy confirms 'Control 2' is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC


Engadget / 7h
Remedy has yet to show its co-op Control spinoff , but that isn't stopping the developer from unveiling a true follow-up. The company and its publisher 505 Games have announced joint development of Control 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. This isn't exactly a shock when the two teased a "bigger-budget" title (now known to be the sequel) last year, but it's good news for anyone who mis

The best gifts for home cooks in 2022


Engadget / 7h
To me, cooking nirvana is when you have a recipe in mind, your mise en place all set, and you can focus on getting that perfect sear or saute. But before you get there, having the right equipment for the job goes a really long way. So for the adventurous cook in your life, here are some of our favorite kitchen gadgets that would make excellent gifts this holiday season. KitchenAid Cordless Variab

Another major cruise line is out with an early Black Friday deal that brings big savings


The Points Guy / 7h
Celebrity Cruises is the latest cruise line to bring out a Black Friday deal well in advance of the popular shopping day. The line’s new Black Friday promotion, which debuted Friday, will let you bring a companion on a cruise for just 25% of the amount it would normally cost — as long as you put down a deposit in the next 21 days. The buy-one-get-one-75%-off promotion brings a 75% discount on the

DeviantArt provides a way for artists to opt out of AI art generators


67TechCrunch / 7h
DeviantArt, the Wix-owned artist community, today announced a new protection for creators to disallow art-generating AI systems from being developed using their artwork. An option on the site will allow artists to preclude third parties from scraping their content for AI development purposes, aiming to prevent work from being swept up without artists’ knowledge or permission. “AI technology for c

This cash-back card currently awards 5.3% back on gas


The Points Guy / 7h
As the year begins to wind down and the holiday season approaches, now might be the perfect time to add a cash-back credit card to your wallet and begin earning valuable rewards on your upcoming purchases. And if you’re thinking about doing this, you should know about a great option with easy-to-redeem rewards for your everyday expenses. The Fifth Third 1.67% Cash/Back Card from Fifth Third Bank

AARP Membership: The Best $12 Young People Now Spend


27View from the Wing / 7h
I first joined AARP because of the discount their members get buying British Airways tickets. I've stacked the AARP and Chase discounts during BA sales to buy very cheap tickets, which I've then upgraded to first class using points. The hotel deals are great, too. And most people don't realize you don't need to be old to join. The Wall Street Journal covers a trend in younger people joining AARP

DeviantArt is launching its own AI art generator


Engadget / 7h
While not everyone's convinced that AI art is actual art, the generators used to whip them up are likely here to stay. DeviantArt is now getting into the space with a generator of its own called DreamUp , promising "safe and fair" generation for creators. The website says one of artists' main concerns about AI art is that their work may be used to train artificial intelligence models, which means

DeviantArt Has a Plan to Keep Its Users' Art Somewhat Safe From AI Image Generators


35Gizmodo / 7h
The year of our lord 2022 could be accurately described as the rise of AI. Instead of Skynet raining fire on our heads, we have AI image generators creating a different kind of apocalypse, especially for artists who promote their work online. So far, few have tried to answer how creators can actually respond to… Read more...

Why I'll Only Buy an Electric Bike Moving Forward


How-To Geek / 7h
Electric bikes are an absolute blast. Sure, they can be expensive and heavy, but they’re also fun, exciting, fast, and, contrary to what the haters say, great for exercise. After owning several, here’s why I’m never buying a regular bike again. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

These Smart Fitness Mirrors Can Beat Up Your Other Mirrors


How-To Geek / 7h
Smart fitness mirrors are one of those products that imply you mean business when working out. It’s not like having an old exercise bike covered in a pile of laundry and cobwebs. They’re tall and narrow and it would be difficult to drape something over them to hide your guilt. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Save an extra 20% on refurbished tech with this Black Friday eBay voucher code


Mashable / 7h
SAVE 20%: There's no need to compromise with Refurbished on eBay. Save 20% on the already discounted items in eBay's refurbished store with the early Black Friday code BAG20OFF . We're always waxing lyrical about refurbished products, but we're not going to stop until the message gets across to all you shoppers out there. By shopping for refurbished items, you can pick up the most popular product

Tumblr trolls Twitter by offering two pointless blue check marks for $7.99


400+Mashable / 7h
Tech companies are finding endless opportunity in the chaos following Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter . That includes Tumblr , the site making a steady comeback into cultural relevance. Tumblr staff took to their page yesterday to openly mock Twitter's blue check fiasco: in other words, the ongoing saga over Twitter Blue subscriptions , "Official" labels , and the ability to purchase a tiny blue

The Problem With Spinning Spacecraft


56Wired / 7h
To send astronauts on long-term space missions, it’ll take rotating habitats to produce artificial gravity. But that’s trickier than you might think.

Big Tech’s Layoffs Will Fuel the Industry's Future


26Wired / 7h
Plus: The dotcom recovery, a history-making online purchase, and the highway to climate hell.


‘Andor’ Is What Star Wars Was Meant to Be


28Wired / 7h
Somehow, a show about fighting fascism is the best thing on Disney+.

How To Earn & Use The Southwest Companion Pass


28One Mile at a Time / 7h
The Southwest Companion Pass is one of the best deals in travel, so in this post I wanted to take a closer look at it. What is Companion Pass, how do you earn it, and how can you use it? What is the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass? With Southwest Companion Pass, qualifying Rapid Rewards members can take a travel companion with them on Southwest flights an unlimited number of times over the cour

10 Ways to Make Your Kids Less Materialistic During the Holidays


32Lifehacker / 7h
The season is upon us: Mailboxes are filling up with letters from children to a jolly bearded toymaker/reindeer breeder while we frantically shop for the things our children think will make them happy. But are these items really going to spark joy for them in the months—or even weeks—ahead. If we get them everything… Read more...

Polestar doubles Q3 revenue, narrows losses


TechCrunch / 7h
Polestar said it’s still on track to deliver 50,000 cars worldwide this year , even as other electric vehicle makers falter amid higher costs, supply chain crunches and production challenges. The Volvo spinoff, which went public in a SPAC deal in June, delivered more than 30,424 globally for the first nine months of the year, including 9,249 in the third quarter. CEO Thomas Ingenlath said he expe

Google's Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale for $179 right now


Engadget / 7h
Google's Nest Learning Thermostat is broadly regarded as one of the best smart thermostats you can buy, and right now Wellbots is running a sale that brings the device down to $179 when you use the code THERMOENG at checkout. That isn't the absolute best price we've tracked; this third-generation model launched in 2015, and it's fallen as low as $140 in the seven years since. But this is still a

Twitter reportedly suspended Blue subscription sign-ups 'to help address impersonation issues'


Engadget / 7h
Twitter Blue is currently missing from the iPhone app's menu rail. On iPads, it's still there, except clicking on the option to subscribe returns an error. One of Engadget's editors tried it out on his iPad and got a notification that says it will be available in his country in the future, even though he's in the US, which is one of the service's launch locations . Twitter has yet to announce why

World War I poster with the messages, “They Signal, ‘Send Books’,” and “Good Books left at the Public Library will be s...


Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
World War I poster with the messages, “They Signal, ‘Send Books’,” and “Good Books left at the Public Library will be sent 'Over There’ and to Our Men in Camp Everywhere.” The poster shows black and red drawings of soldiers and sailors who are using flag semaphore to send a message. Small printed text in the lower right corner shows “The H. C. Miner Litho. Co., N.Y.” 1917 1958.182.040 - Poster |

iOS 16 Features That You're Missing Out On


SlashGear / 8h
Apple's release of iOS 16 unleashed an exciting catalog of new or enhanced functions. These are the iOS 16 features that you might be missing out on.

Engadget Podcast: A foldable iPhone, Meta layoffs and the fall of FTX


Engadget / 8h
We’re still waiting for Apple to deliver a genuine foldable iPhone, but that didn’t stop a group of engineers in China from crafting their own prototype. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into the possibility of a real foldable iPhone, plus they discuss Meta’s massive layoffs and the fast downfall of the crypto exchange FTX. Also, what are the ethics of Apple limiting AirDrop in China (and ev

The Download: restoring Iran’s internet, and justice for a Chinese-American scientist


22MIT Technology Review / 8h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Big Tech could help Iranian protesters by using an old tool After the Iranian government took extreme measures to limit internet use in response to the pro-democracy protests that have filled Iranian streets since mid-September, Western tech companies scramble

Travel company Elsewhere is making authentic and local travel easier than ever


The Points Guy / 8h
As you look to explore the world once again you may find yourself searching for trips that offer more profound, authentic and off-the-beaten-path travel experiences. That’s where the travel company Elsewhere comes in. Elsewhere was founded by tourism industry veterans Alexis Bowen and Craig Zapatka, who have spent more than a decade working in that field. From on-the-ground tour guide skills to r

Samsung phones are being targeted by some seriously shady zero-days


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Three Samsung smartphone models have been found carrying vulnerabilities that were allegedly abused by a commercial surveillance vendor to spy on people and probably steal their sensitive data. Researchers from Google's Project Zero security team said that the Samsung S10, A50, and A51 models were affected, and that only devices powered by Samsung's home-made Exynos chip were vulnerable, meaning

Warzone 2's install size is huge – and the new DMZ mode better be worth it


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You’ll likely need a new SSD drive when Warzone 2 drops, with it weighing in at 115GB to install on your Xbox. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 companion battle royale title is set to take a chunk out of your console, according to recognized Twitter user Warzone 2 Informer, and would put the combined size of both Warzone 2 and its mainline offering at over 200GB combined. This number is enough

Twitter Blue subscription is no longer accessible for some reason


31Mashable / 8h
Never a boring minute in Twitterland. As if the saga with blue and grey checkmarks wasn't enough — TL;DR both checkmarks are in play right now — Twitter appears to have made its Twitter Blue subscription unavailable. The option, previously available in the sidebar for iOS users, now isn't showing (folks on Android need not bother, as Twitter Blue never launched there in the first place). The Verg

Manhattan's elite is back: HBO Max's 'Gossip Girl' Season 2 trailer is here


26Mashable / 8h
Welcome back to the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite (* read in Kristen Bell's voice *). The second season of HBO Max's reboot of Gossip Girl is here, with a fresh batch of schemes, secrets, and glamour. This time, it's the second season of junior year and the fight for Queen is on. No one can quite do it like Blair Waldorf, but they're sure to give it a try. Speaking of the cohort from the

Eight Sleep Pod 3 review: The high price of great sleep


Engadget / 8h
I've always tried to get as much sleep as possible, but now that I have a one-year-old to look after, anything that can help maximize what little rest I do get is priceless. So when I heard that Eight Sleep was coming out with a new version of its smart mattress topper that offers better sleep tracking and temperature controls, I was curious to see how well it worked. And while the Pod 3 Cover is

China Ends Absurd Coronavirus Flight Ban Policy


One Mile at a Time / 8h
China is the only country in the world continuing to pursue a zero-tolerance approach toward coronavirus. The country has announced plans to ease a couple of travel-related restrictions, though China is still a long ways off from being “open.” China ends “circuit breaker” coronavirus flight ban Since the start of the pandemic, China has had a “circuit breaker” flight ban policy. The way this work

Rocket Report: Indian commercial rocket has launch date; Branson must face lawsuit


Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Gilmour Space released this still image from a qualification test of its Sirius rocket engine. (credit: Gilmour Space) Welcome to Edition 5.17 of the Rocket Report! The big question this week is the health of NASA's Space Launch System rocket after riding out Hurricane Nicole. Following a preliminary analysis, the space agency says it survived the storm in good condition. Further analys

Columbia's Ski-Jacket Tech Is Going to the Moon


23Wired / 8h
When the US returns to the lunar surface next year, the lander’s fuel tank will be wrapped in the same reflective material that lines cold-weather parkas.

Why digital sourcing platform Fictiv stays in China when others are leaving


20TechCrunch / 8h
As many businesses shift supply chains out of China in response to the uncertainties of geopolitical tensions and Beijing’s “zero COVID” policy, Fictiv is solidifying its outpost in the country. San Francisco-based Fictiv runs a platform that aims to simplify the hardware sourcing process and connects hardware firms to suppliers around the world. When it comes to procuring high-end parts for prod


SoftBank, NEC, Sony, Toyota + more team up for Rapidus, Japan’s bid for next-gen chip domination


43TechCrunch / 8h
As the tech war between the U.S. and China intensifies, Japan has spotted an opening to build a viable alternative for semiconductors — not least so that its own consumer electronics firms do not run out of memory chips. Now, eight major Japanese tech firms and car makers, including Kioxia, NEC, NTT, SoftBank, Sony and Toyota, are teaming up in a consortium to launch an advanced chip maker. Rapid

Hotels Are Turning Swimming Pools Into Event Space [Roundup]


View from the Wing / 8h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...

15 Walmart Early Black Friday Deals to Shop Now


How-To Geek / 8h
For many, Black Friday is the prime time for holiday shopping, with tons of deals, discounts, and savings at nearly every department store. If Walmart isn’t near the top of your list of stores to check out the day after Thanksgiving, you may want to reconsider. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

7 Mistakes New Linux Users Make (and How to Avoid Them)


How-To Geek / 8h
Learning Linux can be a frustrating experience where everything little thing feels like a battle. Avoiding these common mistakes will make your introduction and adoption of Linux much easier and less stressful. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Don’t leave money on the table: How I used my Amex FHR benefit to save $897 and you can too


The Points Guy / 8h
Back in September, the TPG staff started to see targeted offers in the American Express Offer portal which were stackable with the annual Fine Hotels + Resorts $200 hotel benefit. The additional FHR offer is $200 dollars back if you book by Nov. 12 and spend $850 on a prepaid reservation. FHR Marriott’s and Hilton’s luxury brands both currently have other Amex Offers for cash back — such as spend

Live blog: Twitter chaos - what's going on?


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
(Image credit: Shutterstock / thongyhod / Twitter) After a protracted process, where the world's richest man tried to pull out numerous times, Elon Musk finally purchased Twitter for a huge $44 billion on October 28. Anyone keeping up with Musk's on again, off again Twitter purchase would be forgiven for thinking that with it being finalized that would be the end of the drama. In fact, it was jus

Cloudflare loses appeal against piracy-blocking order in Italian court


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Both the movie and the music industry are fighting hard against piracy lately. However, while in the past ISPs and the best VPN providers were their main target, DNS services have now been dragged into court on copyright infringement grounds. The popular provider Cloudflare has recently lost its appeal against a blocking order in Italy. This means that it must now block three torrent sites or fac

Report: US-Bound Emirates 777 Diverts Over Terror Threat


100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
While details are limited (and there might just not be more information made public), two Emirates flights departing Athens yesterday had significant operational disruptions, and it seems to involve a suspicious passenger. I initially wrote about this yesterday, but we now have a few more details, which I wanted to add to this post. Before we get into the details, it’s worth understanding that Em

Pornhub traffic doubled in D.C. on Election Day


33Mashable / 9h
The 2022 midterm elections proved that the youth vote is strong — and that polling measures are, maybe, not. Now that Election Day has passed, there's one metric yet to explore: Pornhub views, of course. Two years ago, during the presidential election, Pornhub traffic dipped around primetime, with an 11 percent drop around 6 p.m. This year, traffic decreased around the same time — but not as much

Follow Lizzo's inspiring journey to stardom with HBO 'Love, Lizzo' doc trailer


28Mashable / 9h
What exactly sparked Lizzo 's skyrocket to global fame? The Grammy-winning musical phenomenon's fans are about to get a behind-the-scenes look into her life, from young Melissa Jefferson born in Detroit, Michigan to global superstar Lizzo. HBO Max's Love, Lizzo is set to hit screens this month, with an official trailer just released. The snippet of the upcoming documentary reveals an intimate por

The Morning After: Apple introduces AirDrop limit in China


Engadget / 9h
The latest iOS update Apple rolled out in China came with something not included in the release for other regions. According to Bloomberg , it limits the time a user can receive files via AirDrop from non-contacts to 10 minutes . Activists and protesters in China have been using AirDrop to circumvent the country's online censorship measures. It was widely used during Hong Kong's pro-democracy pro

Australia tells Medibank hackers: ‘We know who you are’


TechCrunch / 9h
The Australian Federal Police claims to have identified the cybercriminals behind the Medibank ransomware attack, which compromised the personal data of 9.7 million customers . AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said on Friday that the agency knows the identity of the individuals responsible for the attack on Australia’s largest private health insurer. He declined to name the individuals but said the

Twitter’s fake Verified accounts are exposed by this free Chrome tool


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you hadn’t already noticed, Twitter is kinda on fire right now - and not in a good way. Despite claims from new owner Elon Musk that the $8/month verification model would reduce the amount of spam on the platform, that seems far from the case, with several users proving it’s easier than ever to impersonate a brand or individual. Thankfully, some third-party developers have arrived to help fix

Now That President Xi Has Secured Power, China Eases Covid Controls


View from the Wing / 9h
Among other things, airlines will no longer be penalized for bringing a Covid case into the country. Yet nothing has changed in China – they still aren’t using Western vaccines, the vast majority of the population remains immunologically naive – except for Xi having broken with precedent to extend his time in office, while vanquishing rival power centers. Continue reading ...

4 Exciting Space Launches You Can Watch Soon


26How-To Geek / 9h
Even though humans have been pushing satellites and other people into space for over 50 years now, space travel isn’t any less exciting. Here are a few upcoming launches you should watch, and why they matter. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Revenue-based financing: A new playbook for startup fundraising


TechCrunch / 9h
Miguel Fernandez Contributor Miguel Fernandez is CEO and co-founder of Capchase , which provides non-dilutive financing to SaaS and comparable recurring-revenue companies. More posts by this contributor Use alternative financing to fuel VC-level growth without diluting ownership A few years ago, founders only had two options when starting a company — bootstrap yourself or turn to VC money, and th

'Christmas Bloody Christmas' trailer features a ruthless, murdering robot Santa


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If the concept of a robotic Santa Claus going rogue and killing everything in its festive wake isn't enough to get you excited for a movie, then frankly I don't know what will. Shudder 's trailer above for Joe Begos' Christmas Bloody Christmas follows Tori (Riley Dandy) and her friends as their Christmas eve drinks get derailed by the aforementioned Yuletide Terminator. The movie looks dangerousl

Despite Big Layoffs, Tech Workers Are Still in Demand


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Tens of thousands of job cuts have rocked the industry, but unemployment among tech workers remains low—and plenty of companies are desperate for talent.

‘Dark Ships’ Emerge From the Shadows of the Nord Stream Mystery


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Satellite monitors discovered two vessels with their trackers turned off in the area of the pipeline prior to the suspected sabotage in September.


Truffles Are Becoming Even More Expensive. Blame Climate Change


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Harvests of the fungi are plummeting as Europe gets drier, pushing the prices of some varieties to eye-watering heights.

Twitter Is on a Collision Course With Europe


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Layoffs leave only two people in the company’s Brussels office, just as Europe prepares to enforce sweeping new tech rules.

If you're a cyclist, take our survey to win a £250 or $300 Amazon voucher


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What kind of cyclist are you? Whether you're into mountain biking, hitting the road or commuting with one of the best electric bikes , we want to hear from you. It doesn't matter if you prefer pedal power or electric, whether you're a casual or competitive rider, cycle only in fair weather at the weekend or spend your winter in a virtual world on your indoor trainer. The world of cycling is chang

Huge United Airlines Credit Card Limited Time Offers


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Chase and United have a suite of co-branded credit cards . We’ve just seen some fantastic new elevated bonuses introduced on the personal versions of these cards, valid for applications through January 25, 2023. Let’s cover all the details of these great bonuses. Chase United MileagePlus credit card offers Chase and United are offering improved bonuses on co-branded credit cards, ranging all the

Chris Rock to host Netflix's first live show


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The comic will front a stand-up special as Netflix begins to experiment with screening live events.

The startup that hopes your doctor may one day prescribe you a video game


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Play can be therapeutic. But can you dare to imagine a future where gaming is just what the doctor literally ordered? It's a future that DeepWell DTx is on a mission to secure. The company, which is still in its very early days, is a few things at once. It's a development and publishing business that will build therapeutic games in-house and help its development partners do the same. It's also, e

I don't like 'Sonic Frontiers,' but I can't stop playing it


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I think I have a problem. My feelings on Sonic Frontiers , the titular blue hedgehog’s newest (and much-anticipated) adventure, are well-documented at this point. Tl;dr: I don’t like the game very much. The open-world environments are drab and barren, and the combat is atrocious. So why can't I stop playing it, even after the credits have rolled? SEE ALSO: 'Sonic Frontiers' is not the 'Sonic' gam

How MSNBC used tech from ‘The Mandalorian’ to bring election night to life


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It's 6:55 on November 8th and on the 3rd floor of 30 Rockefeller Center, just beyond a silent sea of empty desks, is the beating heart of election night in America. In Studio 3A, Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes, Joy Reid, Nicolle Wallace and Ari Melber sit at a curved desk, addressing the nation. Opposite them, Steve Kornacki checks a computer in front of his Big Board . Outside the studio, hallways a

'Mandrake' is an unsettling hidden gem to add to your horror watch list


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Big jump scares are all very well and good in horror films , but sometimes you'd rather something that creeps up on you. Set in rural Northern Ireland, Lynne Davison's Mandrake is very much a slow-burn, splicing crime mystery with witchcraft and folk horror before things escalate to something else entirely. If you like your horror like a fairground ghost train, it's probably not going to be your

15 Fake Verified Twitter Accounts Causing Absolute Chaos Right Now


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Elon Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion just two weeks ago and he’s already made a complete mess of the social media company. Advertisers are fleeing, literal neo-Nazis are getting verified, and impersonator accounts are running rampant . And Musk needs to figure out a way to make $1.2 billion in debt payments each… Read more...

Sky-high third-party Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU prices prove we’re in the worst timeline


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Nvidia’s RTX 4080 graphics card is out on November 16, and pricing has popped up at a major US retailer... but it doesn’t look like good news. This is pricing for third-party models, and it was always expected that the beefier variants would sell for a chunk above Nvidia’s recommended price (MSRP), which is $1,199 in the US. But just how far above the MSRP these cards go as they’re now listed is

Working iPhone Flip is here to give us a glimpse of Apple's foldable future


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Apple doesn’t seem in any hurry to make a foldable phone, with most leaks suggesting the iPhone Flip is still years away. But the world won’t wait, and one intrepid team has taken it upon themselves to create the first functional folding iPhone. Crafted by the China-based Aesthetics of Science and Technology (AST), this foldable iPhone – spotted by Engadget and others – took around a year to make

Australian police to Medibank hackers: 'We know who you are'


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Authorities say they know the names of cyber-criminals behind "morally reprehensible" hack.

James Corden taking on 'Hot Ones' is certainly a thing you can watch


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James Corden has been making headlines a lot over the past few weeks, and not because he has a new show coming out. The story about him being rude to a server at New York's Balthazar restaurant snowballed in late October after owner Keith McNally made it public on Instagram , eventually prompting an apology from Corden and a response on The Late Late Show . The whole thing has clearly overshadowe

Amazon's redesigned Prime Air delivery drone can fly farther than its predecessor


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Amazon recently stopped testing its Scout sidewalk delivery robot and made other decisions indicating that it's scaling back its experimental projects. Looks like its delivery drone development for Prime Air is still going strong, though, because the e-commerce giant has just released a sneak peek of its next-gen machine. The MK30 was designed to be lighter than the current model dubbed MK27-2. I

Warzone 2's DMZ mode is a story-driven fight for survival


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At long last, Activision has revealed more information about Warzone 2’s mysterious DMZ Mode: the highly-anticipated new game type releasing on November 16. DMZ mode turns Warzone from its battle royale free-for-all, where 100 players duke it out to be the lone survivors, into a more directed, objective-based game. You’ll fight human players, and AI, in a desperate rush to escape Warzone’s island

25 Years Later, Pokémon's Ash Ketchum Is Finally a World Champion


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He’s wanted to be the very best for a very long time, but perpetual kid/two-and-a-half-decade-long professional Pokémon battler Ash Ketchum is, at long last, an official Pokémon world champion. Read more...

Save on the 2022 Samsung QLED The Frame TV at Woot!


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TL;DR: Save on the 2022 The Frame smart TVs at Woot! through Dec. 1. With its eye-popping visuals and sleek design, “The Frame” has its own special place in the hearts of serious TV aficionados. Thankfully, Samsung’s top-of-the-line lifestyle TV comes in a wide range of screen sizes to fit every room and every budget. The series runs from an entry-level 32-inch model (without 4K) all the way up t

Work on your swing with this E6-powered golf simulator on sale


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TL;DR: As of Nov. 11, you can get the SwingLogic SLX MicroSim for just $204.99 instead of $249 — that's a 17% discount. It may be harder to hit the course when it’s snowing, but the cold season doesn’t have to stop you from golfing entirely. It just means it’s time to replace the green with carpet and the course with your TV. The SwingLogic SLX MicroSim is a smart home golf simulator that connect

Get a programmable robot dog for 20% off


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TL;DR: As of Nov. 11, you can get the Petoi Bittle: Palm-Sized Robot Dog for STEM & Fun! (Pre-Assembled Kit) for just $269 instead of $339 — that's a 21% discount. Shopping for your favorite little smarty this holiday season? The Petoi Bittle is a palm-sized robot dog that’s fully programmable and could help your young one learn exciting STEM and robotics skills. Normally, a cybernetic pooch like


Charge 3 devices at once with this LED cable on sale for just $11.11


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TL;DR: Through Nov. 16, you can get the LED Three-in-One Cable for just $11.11 instead of $29 — that's a 62% discount. No more reaching in the dark when it’s time to plug your phone in for the night. This LED Three-in-One cable has connectors for Micro, Type-C, and Lightning devices, and it starts glowing the moment it’s plugged into a power source. Normally $29, one of these glowing charger cabl

Get a $100 Restaurant.com eGift card for just $11.11 on 11/11


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TL;DR: As of Nov. 11 and through Nov. 16, you can get a $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card for just $11.11 instead of $100 — that's an 88% discount. Date night isn’t cheap, especially with prices for everything from gas to groceries going up. If you’re looking for a way to save on your next night out, try an eGift Card to Restaurant.com and get discounts at thousands of participating restaurants arou

Big Tech could help Iranian protesters by using an old tool


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After the Iranian government took extreme measures to limit internet use in response to the pro-democracy protests that have filled Iranian streets since mid-September, Western tech companies scrambled to help restore access to Iranian citizens. Signal asked its users to help run proxy servers with support from the company. Google offered credits to help Iranians get online using Outline, the com

This toddler is the first to have been treated for her disease before she was born


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This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . According to her parents, Ayla Bashir is “a miracle.” The talkative and smiley 15-month-old is also a pioneer—the first person to start receiving medical treatment for her genetic disorder before even being born. Ayla is the first participant in a clinica

Inside Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter


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Mr. Musk ordered immediate layoffs, fired executives by email, laid down product deadlines and has transformed the company.

A Verified Mess: Turmoil From Twitter to FTX


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Plus: Is the latest round of tech layoffs a sign of impending doom, or a much-needed structural correction?

Twitter Brings Back 'Official' Verified Badge Because Elon Musk Has No Idea What He's Doing


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Twitter has reintroduced the “Official” gray verification badge for high-profile accounts like brands and celebrities, according to the Twitter Support account. The Official badge was first introduced on Wednesday, only to see new CEO Elon Musk get rid of the badge the very same day . But by late Thursday, the official… Read more...

Honor Magic Vs: what we know so far


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The Honor Magic Vs is the successor to the Honor Magic V foldable phone, and it’s landing soon; with leaks suggesting it could give the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 a real run for its money. Honor itself has revealed an image of the Magic Vs, and beyond that, a few other details have leaked, so we’re starting to build up a picture of the company's next flagship foldable. Below you’ll find everything w

Have you tried turning it off and on again, Elon?


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A few days ago, new Twitter owner Elon Musk said that the company will try a lot of dumb things in the coming days. And that seems to be the product strategy of the company — even if it causes utter chaos all around. It’s a tough time for anyone keeping tabs on changes at the social network because anything can flip anytime without warning. Blinked a few times? Something has changed. Went to make

New Solar Cells Survive Space’s Deadly Radiation


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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

Facebook, TikTok, Twitter failed election integrity test in Kenya’s elections


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Social media platforms Facebook, TikTok and Twitter did not live up to their election integrity pledges during Kenya’s August elections, according to a new study by the Mozilla Foundation. The report says content labeling failed to stop misinformation, as political advertising served to amplify propaganda. The study found that hours after voting ended in Kenya these social media platforms were aw

Musk flip-flops on Twitter verification — brings back (some) ‘Official’ badges (in some parts of the world)


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Strap back in for another Musk-Twitter U-turn: After a wave of impersonation chaos that hit a number of high profile brands and celebrities in recent hours, including an account pretending to be pharma giant Eli Lilly tweeting that insulin in “now free” — surely cooling the last embers of any advertiser ar