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What Is UEFI, and How Is It Different from BIOS?


2KHow-To Geek / 13h
Way back in 2017, Intel announced plans to completely replace BIOS with UEFI on all their chipsets, and the industry quickly followed suit. The classic BIOS is now firmly a relic of the past. But what is UEFI, and how is it different from the BIOS we're all familiar with?


Jenna Ortega Leaves Scream Franchise After Melissa Barrera Firing
500+Gizmodo / 12h
In the wake of Scream franchise star Melissa Barrera being let go from her role in Scream VII due to perceived inflammatory comments on social media about the Israel and Hamas conflict, co-star Jenna Ortega has left the film. Read more...


Elon Musk Says There's a "Large Graveyard Filled With My Enemies"
500+Futurism / 11h
Cringe Alert It's another week, and that means it's time for another weird online outburst from cars-and-rockets-and-social-media guy Elon Musk, who continues to make headlines on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, for all the wrong reasons. Just a few days ago, Musk caused a crisis when he endorsed an incendiary and antisemitic post on the site. Lest you thought he'd calm do



Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are down to a record-low price this Black Friday
Mashable / 24min
SAVE $130 : Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones are on sale for $199 this Black Friday, saving you 40% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort 45 $199 at Amazon (save $130) Bose is one of those brands that everyone trusts to deliver. You just know that Bose headphones are going to sound great. It's what they do. The downside of this quality is that Bose doesn't come cheap,


The 23andMe DNA Test Kit is down to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
Mashable / 24min
SAVE $40: The 23andMe DNA Test Kit is on sale for $79 this Black Friday, saving you 34% on its usual list price. Opens in a new window Credit: 23andMe 23andMe Ancestry DNA Kit $79 at Amazon (save $40) Buying gifts for your friends and family is always tricky, but it doesn't have to be like this. That's because absolutely everyone on your shopping list would appreciate a 23andMe DNA Test Kit . Who


The TheraGun Prime massage gun has never been cheaper for Black Friday
Mashable / 23min
SAVE $110: The TheraGun Prime massage gun is on sale for $189 this Black Friday, saving you 37% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: TheraGun TheraGun Prime $189 at Amazon (save $110) Black Friday can be hectic. There are just so many deals , which means a whole lot of scrolling. It can be tiring stuff, so you might be inclined to give yourself a proper rest when all of this is done. You


The new Roomba robot vacuum and mop is $300 off, and it's not even Black Friday yet
Mashable / 23min
SAVE $300 : The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $499 this Black Friday, saving you 38% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ $499 at Amazon (save $300) Listen, we know that it looks like we're spotlighting hundreds of Black Friday deals on robot vacuums , and we're not not doing that. But we'll be the first to tell you that some de


The Fitbit Charge 6 is on sale for under $100 this Black Friday
Mashable / 25min
SAVE $60 : The Fitbit Charge 6 is on sale for $99.95 this Black Friday, saving you 38% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 6 $99.95 at Amazon (save $60) It's easy to find deals on outdated models during shopping events like Black Friday , as brands look to clear old stock. What's harder to come across are deals on the latest models, but they're out there. You jus


Be thankful for $300 off a Mashable-approved robot vacuum for Black Friday
Mashable / 23min
SAVE $300 : The Roborock Q5+ robot vacuum is on sale for $399.99 this Black Friday, saving you 43% on the full price. Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum $399.99 at Amazon (save $300) Robot vacuums are always big players in major shopping events like Black Friday , and this year is no different. There are a lot of robot vacuum deals to consider, so we're only interest


Beats Studio Pro headphones are $180 off for Black Friday
Mashable / 23min
SAVE $180 : Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale for $169.99 this Black Friday, saving you 51% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro $169.99 at Amazon (save $180) Black Friday is all about deals on the biggest brands, and that very much includes Beats. The likes of Bose and Sony might offer superior sound quality, but if you want the most stylish headphones around


The Apple Watch SE has never been cheaper for Black Friday
Mashable / 24min
SAVE $70 : The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is on sale for $179 this Black Friday, saving you 28% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) $179 at Amazon (save $70) There is just so much to consider during Black Friday , but if there's one brand to keep track of, it's Apple. This mega brand doesn't always go big for major shopping events like Prime Day or Black


Pakistan-based BusCaro is providing safer transportation options, especially for women
TechCrunch / 59min
When Maha Shazhad was 19, she was force to drop out of university in Pakistan because she couldn’t find safe and reliable transportation. Shazhad explained to TechCrunch that 85% of working women in the country have faced sexual harassment at least once on public transport. Then when she started working, she spend more than half […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to watch 2023 UK Championship snooker online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch 2023 UK Championship snooker on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Forget yoga . Forget meditation . Forget sound healing . Forget everything you know about mindfulness, and give snooker a try. There's something incredibly therapeutic about watching a couple of people slowly move around a table potting coloured balls with appa


This lifetime eSIM and data package is on sale for under £20
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : The aloSIM Lifetime eSIM Plus Mobile Data Plan is on sale for £15.28, saving you 62% on list price. Even if you’re an experienced traveller, not being able to use your phone can be a major inconvenience. Data roaming charges aren’t fun either. Beat the roaming charges and unlock your phone for international use with an eSIM you can install for life. aloSIM is an eSIM that you can buy coun


The electronic noses designed to prevent food poisoning
29BBC News - Technology / 2h
Tech firms have developed AI-powered sensors that can detect bacteria in food.


Elon Musk says X will show headlines on the platform again
24TechCrunch / 2h
Elon Musk said that X, formerly Twitter, will start showing headlines in preview cards with URLs on the platform again after removing titles last month. In a post on X, Musk said in an upcoming update, the company will overlay the title in the upper portion of the image of a URL Card. He didn’t […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
BBC News - Technology / 2h
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week.


These Are Some of Walmart's Best Black Friday Dyson Vacuum Deals
LifeHacker / 3h
As you know if you've been keeping up with us here at Lifehacker the past few weeks, you don't have to wait until Black Friday to find vacuum deals that'll help you keep those floors dust- and debris-free all year long. The early Black Friday deals on vacuums rolled out weeks ago and the Dyson deals — from sales on the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute cordless vacuum (that's the one with the green light


Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, November 23, 2023
LifeHacker / 3h
It’s time to talk TURKEY about this food-themed puzzle: it’s not as food-themed as it looks at first glance. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thanksgiving day (Thursday, November 23, 2023), read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everyth


U.S. Case Details Binance’s Knowledge About Criminal Users
NYT > Technology / 4h
The crypto exchange treated them as essential customers, the government said. U.S. authorities want the industry to understand how bad that is for business.


Microsoft Hires Sam Altman Hours After OpenAI Rejects His Return
NYT > Technology / 4h
The announcement capped a tumultuous weekend for OpenAI, after Mr. Altman made a push to reclaim his job as C.E.O. of the artificial intelligence company.


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for November 23
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Nov. 23's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for November 23
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e



This Inflatable Kayak Is Only $85 for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 4h
You guys know I like to take a simple boat out on the lake; I’ve written about recreational kayaks , inflatable paddleboards , and even–yes– inflatable kayaks . Well, if you’d like to join me out in paddle-land, today is the perfect day to pick up a budget boat. Walmart has the Sevylor K5 inflatable kayak on sale for just $85. How well does an inflatable kayak work? You can read my review of a si


Singapore-based Climate Alpha analyzes the impact of climate change on real estate
TechCrunch / 4h
Founded by an expert on geography and globalization, Climate Alpha’s AI-based platform helps real estate owners and investors analyze the impact of climate change on their portfolios. The Singapore-based startup announced today it has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Jungle Ventures through its new First Cheque@Jungle program for second-time founders and operators […] © 2023 TechCrunch. A


After OpenAI's Blowup, It Seems Pretty Clear That "AI Safety" Isn't a Real Thing
28Gizmodo / 5h
Welcome to AI This Week, Gizmodo’s weekly roundup where we do a deep dive on what’s been happening in artificial intelligence. Read more...


OpenAI, emerging from the ashes, has a lot to prove even with Sam Altman’s return
100+TechCrunch / 5h
The OpenAI power struggle that captivated the tech world after co-founder Sam Altman was fired has finally reached its end — at least for the time being. But what to make of it? It feels almost as though some eulogizing is called for — like OpenAI died and a new, but not necessarily improved, startup […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Key to Better Studying Is Self-Explanation
LifeHacker / 5h
If you think about studying conceptually, it's sort of like teaching yourself the material. That’s the whole point, right? But simply memorizing flashcards probably isn't the best approach for long-term retention. It turns out there's another important step: self-explanation, the part of learning that comes after you go over your notes, texts, and other materials. This concept of self-explanation


Walmart’s Black Friday Deals on Fitness Equipment Are Really Strong
LifeHacker / 5h
If you’re looking for deeply discounted weights, machines, benches, and more, these 2023 Black Friday deals from Walmart are worth checking out. Quick-select adjustable dumbbells for $150 each The ultimate home gym buy is a set of quick-adjustable dumbbells, but they’re pricey. Even on sale for Black Friday, a pair of Bowflex SelectTech 1090s will run you $299 each . (That’s 25% off the regular p


Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, November 23 (game #668)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


Walmart's Best Black Friday Bargains
LifeHacker / 6h
Don’t sleep on Walmart when it comes to Black Friday. The no-frills retailer has slashed prices on all kinds of in-demand holiday gifts, from headphones to laptops to state-of-the-art vacuum cleaners. Here’s the best of what Walmart has available for the holidays. Walmart’s best Black Friday TV deals Top pick: TCL 4-Series Roku TV $188 Getting a 4K, 55" Roku TV for $188 is a ridiculously good dea


Bruised Cruise shifts gears in scaled-down robotaxi comeback plan
TechCrunch / 6h
Cruise executives are taking a measured business approach that preserves cash and improves safety culture in an attempt to put GM’s troubled autonomous vehicle subsidiary on the right path. The first steps in this rebuilding plan, which includes pausing production on its Origin robotaxi, were laid out in an internal email sent to employees by […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person


Five Days of Chaos: How Sam Altman Returned to OpenAI
46NYT > Technology / 6h
On Friday, Mr. Altman was pushed out of the hot A.I. start-up he ran. But an intense pressure campaign and negotiations brought him back.


Non-unicorn insurtech Luko urgently needs a buyer, but will it be Allianz?
TechCrunch / 6h
Luko's parent company, Demain ES, will be put for sale via a legal notice in the newspaper after Admiral abandoned ship. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Don't wait for Black Friday - Samsung's The Frame TV is $1,100 off at Walmart right now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you're like me and had your eye on Samsung's stunning The Frame TV, then there's no need to wait for Black Friday to grab a really good deal. Walmart just launched its official Black Friday sale, and the retailer has this massive 75-inch model down to $1,899 (was $2,999). That's a whopping $1,100 discount and a new record-low price. It also beats the current offers at Best Buy and Amazon, maki


In Australia and New Zealand, a venture downturn isn’t the end — It’s time to shine
TechCrunch / 7h
The geographic isolation of Australia and New Zealand creates a sense of hustle, if not urgency, around raising funds and building a global product. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Witcher Author Andrzej Sapkowski Says Netflix Never Listened to His Ideas
Gizmodo / 7h
Andrzej Sapkowski is a man who does not mince his words , no matter how prominent he becomes on an international stage after Netflix’s adaptation of his Witcher series became a smash hit. But even with that reputation, there’s something incredibly funny about how willing the man is to just not give a single care in the… Read more...


The Best Black Friday Deals on Laptops, Tablets, Headphones, and Everything Tech
LifeHacker / 7h
To paraphrase George Orwell, this year it kinda feels like we have always been in the middle of Black Friday. (Pause here to allow Orwell to cease spinning in his grave.) What was once a single, frenzied day of doorbuster shopping deals has morphed into a month-long marathon of every retailer trying to draw your attention to their sales and promotions, which are obviously the best hey don't look


Sony takes aim at fake photos with new camera authenticity tech
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Sony has revealed it’s developing “in-camera authenticity technology” as part of a newfound effort to combat misinformation. The tech conglomerate explains in an announcement post that “fake and manipulated images” have become a growing threat with the advent of generative AI , and it's one that could erode away the public’s trust in official news sources. To address this problem, upcoming Sony c


Teenage Engineering’s Latest Super Toy Is an ‘80s-Inspired Sampler
Gizmodo / 7h
Swedish electronics company Teenage Engineering announced a new product just in time for the holidays, a bargain-priced sampler with an alluring throw-back aesthetic called the EP-133 K.O. II. Read more...


How to maximize the new statement credits on the Hilton Surpass and Aspire cards
36The Points Guy / 7h
In October 2023, American Express revamped the mid-tier Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and top-tier Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card . Along with higher annual fees (see rates and fees for the Surpass and Aspire ) and the removal of lounge access, Amex has introduced new and revamped statement credits on the two cards. Savvy points-and-miles enthusiasts have probably wonde


The best credit cards for extended warranties
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When you make a purchase, it’s helpful to have the peace of mind of warranty protection from the manufacturer — especially if it’s an expensive item. But if your item breaks or is damaged after the warranty has ended, you may think you’re out of luck. The good news is if you put your purchase on a credit c


Here's a timeline of the OpenAI saga with CEO Sam Altman
Mashable / 7h
So, that just happened. Over the past week, the entire tech industry has been glued to their screens as the leading artificial intelligence company and creator of ChatGPT , OpenAI , was embroiled in a power struggle that saw its CEO fired, replaced twice, and eventually brought back, all within five days' time. The saga began after the OpenAI board of directors suddenly fired CEO Sam Altman, one



Explaining OpenAI’s Board Shake-Up
NYT > Technology / 8h
Who is off, and who is on? For now there are three members, including one holdover from the board that ousted Sam Altman as C.E.O. last week.


15 Best Gifts for Dads (2023): Grilling Gear, Coffee, Mitts
Wired / 8h
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.


The High-Flying Baker: How a Ryanair Flight Attendant Baked a Cake Mid-Air!
View from the Wing / 8h
Flight attendants are miracle workers making the best of whatever hand they're dealt (usually a 2 and 7 off suit). Airlines put them in jams, don't book their lodging when they're forced to pick up an expected sequence, and don't give them time to eat between flights. But one cabin crew member goes far above ordinary in the galley of his aircraft, actually baking a cake from scratch. Is it somebo


How Star Wars Nostalgia Helps Disney Parks Design Its Fandom Merch
Gizmodo / 8h
Holiday gifting season is upon us and if you’ve ever wondered how apparel at Disney Parks goes from idea to execution into a fandom must-buy, designer Tatiana Salaverria is a great place to start. io9 spoke with her about the process behind theme-park merch inspired by Star Wars , Indiana Jones, and Marvel. Read more...


The ultimate guide to redeeming your World of Hyatt points
200+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. World of Hyatt is one of the best hotel loyalty programs out there if you know how to use it. However, there have been some recent changes to how members can earn and burn their lucrative loyalty points. On Tuesday, the hotel brand announced that it was ending its partnership with adventure cruise company Lind


Got a Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch? Jump on this Black Friday Anker Prime power bank deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
I love power, and having a big battery means I have all the power I need to play all day. As a phone reviewer with a heap of mobile fun, that means a lot of power, and the Anker Prime power bank delivers power for days. Today's Black Friday deals include the first price drop we’ve seen on the Anker Prime 20K Power Bank since it launched a few months ago, dropping the price by $40 to only $89.99 .


The Best Black Friday Deals on Treadmills and Walking Pads
LifeHacker / 8h
A treadmill can be a big investment, but one that seriously pays off when you need to run through the winter or get your cardio in without having to arrange for child care. Fortunately, Black Friday 2023 brings excellent deals on treadmills–and walking pads, too, if you’d like to get your steps in while you work. Here are some of the best deals I’ve spotted. Bowflex T10 is 46% off The Bowflex T10


The Quickest Way to Soften Butter Without a Microwave
LifeHacker / 8h
Countless recipes, my own included, indicate “soft butter.” I even have a couple recipes where I instruct for the butter to be “soft like mayonnaise.” The trouble is that while it’s easy to get butter rock solid in the fridge, or totally liquify it in the microwave, it’s hard to strike the pliable temperatures in between. If the usual methods haven’t worked for you, try using the hot glass trick.


What to Expect from Virgin Galactic's Upgraded Spaceplane
20Gizmodo / 8h
After a few short trips to the edge of space, Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceplane is set for retirement, making room for a worthy successor. The company’s Delta class vehicle is gearing up for its debut in 2025, promising to bring in some profit with weekly suborbital flights. Read more...


The OpenAI Drama Has a Clear Winner: The Capitalists
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
The fight over OpenAI was at least partly about dueling visions of artificial intelligence. One side clearly won out.


Don't make my mistake. If you find a good Black Friday deal, buy it now or you'll be sorry
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Remember pre-internet Black Friday sales, when anxious shoppers would all but trample each other to get their hands on the last Furbee or Nintendo Wii? I think they were onto something. "While supplies last" isn't just a cliche; it's a fact of the online Black Friday Deals marketplace, and you'd do well to heed it and take action while the deals are hot. Don't believe me? Please learn from my mis


Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into Carnage at Neuralink
Futurism / 9h
The reports that have come out on Neuralink's treatment of monkeys have been grim. Accounts of ruptured brains and drawn out deaths have haunted all that have read them, bringing immense scrutiny to the biotech company. Now, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being pressured by lawmakers to investigate Neuralink founder and owner Elon Musk, who may have misled investors by not reveal


This Apparently Wasn’t the First Time Sam Altman Was Dramatically Fired
Futurism / 9h
Got the Boot As more details are revealed about the drama at OpenAI, insiders are coming forward with anonymous anecdotes about all manner of messiness from Sam Altman's past. In an extraordinary exposé, the Washington Post has revealed for the first time that Altman was not only fired from the tech incubator Y Combinator in 2019, but that the organization's founder Paul Graham was the one who di


North Korea launched a satellite, then apparently blew up its booster
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A television monitor at a train station in South Korea shows an image of the launch of North Korea's Chollima 1 rocket Tuesday. (credit: Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) North Korea launched a small military spy satellite Tuesday on the country's first successful orbital launch since 2016. This, alone, would be newsworthy, but this launch comes with a twist. An aut


Lenovo seeks halt of Asus laptop sales over alleged patent infringement
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A marketing image for Asus' Zenbook Pro 14 OLED, which Lenovo is accusing of patent infringement. (credit: Asus ) Lenovo filed a lawsuit against AsusTek Computer Inc. and Asus Computer International, claiming that Asus' laptops infringe on four of Lenovo's patents. Lenovo is seeking damages and for Asus to stop selling Zenbook laptops and other allegedly infringing products in the US. T


Staying organized: The best apps for money management
24The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When all you have is a debit card, checking how much you’re spending and how much money you have left is mostly straightforward. Your bank account balance almost immediately reflects your transactions all in one place. But when you add credit cards into the mix — as you should, so long as you’re able to use them resp


Sam Altman’s Second Coming Sparks New Fears of the AI Apocalypse
54Wired / 9h
Five days of chaos at OpenAI revealed weaknesses in the company’s self-governance. That worries people who believe AI poses an existential risk and proponents of AI regulation.


Squid Game Reality Show Producer Says Anti-Capitalism Was Only a Minor Theme of the Series
99Gizmodo / 9h
I... hm. Huh. Hmm. I.. what? What. Huh. I’m sorry. What? Read more...


These Are My Favorite Black Friday Sales of the Year
LifeHacker / 9h
Black Friday deals are in full swing even though it doesn't officially start until Friday. Most of the deals you’ll find today are already the best they’ll be, so there’s no reason to wait. I price-checked the best deals from Amazon , Walmart , Best Buy and Target, so you don’t have to. The following deals are guaranteed to be the best prices you'll find, without any tricks or price hikes (you’d


These Are Amazon’s Best Black Friday Deals on Board Games
LifeHacker / 9h
Black Friday is the best time of the year to buy a board game or two. Not only are they on sale, they’ll arrive just in time to take advantage of the hours of lazing around the holidays bring. So this year, give the gift of board games and be a hero to your family and friends. Amazon has a ton of interesting board games on sale for Black Friday this year: everything from classics like Catan to fu



Generative AI could get more active thanks to this wild Stable Diffusion update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Stability AI, the developer behind the Stable Diffusion, is previewing a new generative AI that can create short-form videos with a text prompt. Aptly called Stable Video Diffusion , it consists of two AI models (known as SVD and SVD-XT) and is capable of creating clips at a 576 x 1,024 pixel resolution. Users will be able to customize the frame rate speed to run between three and 30 FPS. The len


Sonos Is Also Going to Make Headphones Now
Gizmodo / 9h
Sonos is now experimenting with headphones. In fact, calling it an experiment would be an understatement, considering the company plans to directly compete with Apple and Bose in the headphone market. Rumors started to emerge of a Sonos headset last year after it acquired T2 Software, a Bluetooth audio startup. Read more...


This Cricut Joy Xtra is the best gift I've ever given a crafty person and bundles are on sale for Black Friday
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you know someone who is crafty and they don’t already own a Cricut machine, stop what you're doing and buy a Cricut JoyXtra bundle . I just got one for one of the crafty people I love and it has absolutely delighted them in the way the best presents should. The Cricut JoyXtra produces professional results from a machine the size of a bread loaf, and it’s getting its first good sale since launc


Walmart Plus free trial: How to sign up for Black Friday 2023 deals access
Mashable / 9h
The Walmart Black Friday sale is here, and you probably want to get all the best deals on gifts, daily essentials, and maybe a treat or two for yourself. Unfortunately, in order to enjoy most of the best Black Friday deals at Walmart, you'll need a Walmart+ subscription. Fortunately, though, you can get a free trial, use it for the Black Friday deals, and let it expire. Typically, Walmart+ has tw


Former OpenAI CEO: My Job Here Is Done
25Gizmodo / 10h
For 55 hours and 32 minutes, Emmett Shear steered the world’s leading artificial intelligence company, OpenAI, through its largest crisis ever. That chapter of Shear’s life and OpenAI’s history has now come to a close. It seems that no one listened to the former Twitch CEO’s concerns about AI safety, and returning CEO… Read more...


HW Electro’s solar-powered Puzzle will bring microvan cuteness to the US in 2025
36Engadget / 10h
Japanese EV automaker HW Electro (HWE) says its delightfully boxy Puzzle will come to the US in 2025. More “kei van” than kei car , the electric vehicle has rooftop solar panels and equipment for commercial disaster relief (including a crowbar!). But it could be equally appealing for those wanting an EV with maxed-out charm and a minimal environmental footprint. It’s on track to be HWE’s first ve


OpenAI’s Board Was Apparently Seething With Rage Before Sacking Altman
45Futurism / 10h
Spurn Unit Though all appeared well from the outside, there had apparently been major beef between Sam Altman and OpenAI's board of directors behind the scenes. As the New York Times reports based on accounts from multiple unnamed insiders, the drama that exploded out into the public over the past five days was a long time coming, though one conflict in particular seems to have been the main cata


Walmart’s Black Friday deals are now live — including $89 AirPods
41The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Once just a single day of sales, Black Friday is now pretty much a monthlong festival of deals. That shopping season is now upon us. While the official day for Black Friday isn’t until Nov. 24, Walmart is getting ahead of the action and starting its sales early. You can currently pick up some great bargain


Nvidia’s GeForce GPUs are selling well, but its AI GPU sales are ridiculous
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Nvidia's AI-accelerating GPUs are driving its revenue numbers to new heights. (credit: Nvidia) Most Ars readers still probably know Nvidia best for its decades-old GeForce graphics cards for gaming PCs, but these days Nvidia's server GPU business makes GeForce look like a hobby project. That's the takeaway from Nvidia's Q3 earnings report , which shows Nvidia's revenue up 206 percent fr


Thousands of routers and cameras vulnerable to new 0-day attacks by hostile botnet
2 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica ) Miscreants are actively exploiting two new zero-day vulnerabilities to wrangle routers and video recorders into a hostile botnet used in distributed denial-of-service attacks, researchers from networking firm Akamai said Thursday. Both of the vulnerabilities, which were previously unknown to their manufacturers and to the security research community


Join the hunt for the ancient capital of Kush on Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / NatGeo Explorer Albert Lin sits on the edge of a cliff during his quest to find the lost city of the Cloud Warriors in Peru. (credit: National Geographic/Disney/Rochio Lira) National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin is something of a modern-day Indiana Jones, traveling to remote locations all over the globe to take part in a variety of archaeological missions. His most recent expeditions


Transfer Amex Points To LifeMiles With 15% Bonus
500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
LifeMiles is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the great redemption rates on Star Alliance partners, plus all the ways there are to earn miles with the program. Not only does LifeMiles often have promotions on purchased miles , but the program also partners with major transferable points currencies . The program is currently offering a transfer bonus from Amex, which is worth


Dave Filoni Is Right Where Star Wars Needs Him to Be
70Gizmodo / 10h
There has been a great disturbance in the Force. As if, somehow, millions of voices suddenly cried out “what if Dave Filoni got a promotion?” and were suddenly answered . But while the ascension of the Clone Wars and Rebels producer to the upper echelons of Lucasfilm may give Star Wars fans tired of his particular… Read more...


Argentina Must Shut Down SkyTeam Member Aerolineas Argentinas
View from the Wing / 10h
President-elect Javier Milei says to stop the bleeding at the airline - it's lost $8 billion of the government's money since it was renationalized in 2008 - just transfer ownership to the unions. The airline's unions say that without government subsidies, the airline is doomed ("death certificate") and they want continued handouts. Continue reading ...


Save or Splurge: The Best Essential Tech You Can Buy at Any Budget
Gizmodo / 10h
There’s nothing more satisfying than buying a new piece of tech, whether for yourself or a loved one. However, you might not always be in a position to splurge on the top-of-the-line. Luckily, there are plenty of fantastic gadgets out right now at lower price points. Here’s our curated list of high-end and… Read more...


I shop deals for a living - here's everything I'd buy at Walmart's Black Friday sale
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Walmart just launched its 2nd wave of Black Friday deals, and the offers are excellent . The retailer has record-breaking prices on best-selling items that you won't find anywhere else. Walmart's Black Friday deals are so good that I've gone through today's sale and picked out the 15 items that I recommend buying now. • Browse Walmart's full Black Friday sale As a deals editor for TechRadar, I've


These deals on projectors will light up your at-home theater dreams
Mashable / 10h
Now is the perfect time to turn your at-home theater dreams into reality. XGIMI is diving into discounted deals, offering significant savings on a range of high-tech projectors. Plus, all these projectors utilize Android TV, providing seamless access to your favorite streaming platforms. Here’s a roundup of a few devices to help you discover the ideal projector that fits your budget, space, and r


Gamers can snag an Xbox Series S or Series X bundle for up to $120 off for Black Friday
Mashable / 10h
Got an Xbox console on your holiday shopping list? As of Nov. 22, both Xbox Series S and Series X console bundles are on sale for up to $120 off at Walmart during its Black Friday sale. The best Xbox console deals at a glance: BEST XBOX SERIES S DEAL Xbox Series S Starter Bundle with 3 months Game Pass Ultimate $249 at Walmart (save $50.99) BEST XBOX SERIES X DEAL Xbox Series X 'Diabo IV' Bundle


Ten Clever Ways to Put Up Christmas Lights With Less Stress
LifeHacker / 10h
Whether you want to put up a big, showy light show or a modest display for the holidays, getting your Christmas decorations put up can be stressful. Deciding how to attach things without damaging your home, making lights look the way you want them to, and having time left over for celebrating are all challenges of putting up a great display without having an emotional breakdown. Luckily, there ar


How to Disagree About Politics Without Ruining Thanksgiving
LifeHacker / 10h
For many families, arguments over politics is as much of a Thanksgiving tradition as your Aunt Norma’s “special” green beans. Far-flung relatives who have spent the year steeping in their echo chamber of choice are all but guaranteed to show up to dinner ready to make their opinions forcefully known. But that doesn’t mean this year’s holiday meal has to devolve into a screaming match. Even in our



Peacock Black Friday deal: Get one year of Premium for only $20
45Engadget / 10h
A subscription to the streaming service Peacock is discounted this Black Friday to only $2 per month, down from the regular price of $6 per month. Peacock Premium gives subscribers access to over 80,000 hours of content and it will also include live sporting events and access to 50 always-on channels. To get the monthly discount, you have to enter the code BIGDEAL at checkout. If you're not inter


Forget Siri. Turn your iPhone’s ‘Action Button’ into a ChatGPT voice assistant instead
57TechCrunch / 10h
With news that OpenAI’s ChatGPT Voice feature is now available to all free users, you can ditch Siri as your main voice assistant on your iPhone — well, specifically on your iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, that is. Apple’s latest smartphones support the ability to configure the new Action Button, which replaces the Mute button […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


No, you can’t lie to your board of directors
TechCrunch / 10h
If there’s anything I’ve learned from building companies, it’s that you’ve got to be straight and honest with your board. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Elon Musk Shares Mysterious Letter About Sam Altman
70Gizmodo / 10h
Elon Musk tweeted a link to a strange letter Tuesday, supposedly written by former OpenAI employees detailing “a disturbing pattern of deceit and manipulation by Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.” Altman and Brockman, OpenAI’s CEO and president, were fired and then rehired in a dramatic failed coup that played out over… Read more...


Security Researchers Have Bypassed Windows Hello Fingerprint Login
How-To Geek / 10h
Your laptop's fingerprint sensor is convenient, but is it secure? Researchers at Blackwing Intelligence have bypassed the Windows Hello fingerprint system on laptops from Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft. Manufacturers should address this problem by following strict and consistent security practices, per Blackwing Intelligence.


Intel has a new rival to Nvidia's uber-popular H100 AI GPU — meet Gaudi3 with a whopping 128GB RAM
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Hot on the heels of Nvidia's latest GPU launch, Intel has teased the Gaudi3 processor — an AI accelerator with in-built memory to rival the H100 – one of the best graphics cards. The 5nm Gaudi3, the successor to the 7nm deep learning training processor Gaudi2, has four-times brain floating 16 (BF16) power, twice the networking power and 1.5-times the bandwidth of high-bandwidth memory, according


Google Meet can now detect your 'hand raises' in real life. Here’s how to activate the feature.
Mashable / 11h
Google Meet now detects when you raise your hand in real life, so you no longer need to reach for the "hand raise" button to get someone's attention. This gesture detection is not on by default. You must enable it by going to More Options > Reactions > Hand Raise Gesture. How to use Google's new hand-raising feature According to Google's Tuesday blog post , once gesture detection is enabled, you


Warm up with the Solo Stove Ranger + Stand for less than $200 at Walmart
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $55.36: As of Nov. 22, get the Solo Stove Ranger + Stand at Walmart for just $185.49. That's a savings of 27%. Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Solo Stove Ranger + Stand $185.49 at Walmart (save $55.36) It's getting chillier every day. The holidays are here, and winter is coming. A smokeless fire pit can keep you warm and help you keep enjoying the outdoors even if it's reaching some se


Buy this Pixel 8 on Black Friday, not that Nothing Phone 2 Black Friday deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you’re looking for a Black Friday phone deal on a phone you can actually afford (instead of financing), you might be considering the Nothing Phone 2 on sale for $559 at Amazon (down from $699). The Nothing Phone 2 is certainly unique, and it stands out from the iPhone and Galaxy crowd. I’d still recommend the Google Pixel 8 for most people, and there’s a Black Friday Pixel 8 sale at Amazon for


This devious malware will let hackers restore deleted cookies and hijack your Google account
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The latest version of the Lumma infostealer malware has a rather interesting feature - it is able to restore expired Google cookies, which can then be used to access the victim’s Google account. The findings come from cybersecurity researchers from Hudson Rock, who have warned it could spell disaster even for organizations that follow best practices in terms of cybersecurity. The team discovered


Google’s Bard AI chatbot can now answer questions about YouTube videos
21TechCrunch / 11h
Google has announced that its Bard AI chatbot can now answer questions about YouTube videos. Although Bard already had the ability to analyze YouTube videos with the launch of the YouTube Extension back in September, the chatbot can now give you specific answers about queries related to the content of a video. “We’re taking the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


North Korea-backed hackers target CyberLink users in supply-chain attack
TechCrunch / 11h
North Korean state-backed hackers are distributing a malicious version of a legitimate application developed by CyberLink, a Taiwanese software maker, to target downstream customers. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team said on Wednesday North Korean hackers had compromised CyberLink to distribute a modified installer file from the company as part of a wide-reaching supply-chain attack. CyberLink


Great Black Friday deals on national park stays
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re the type of traveler who loves to immerse themselves in the great outdoors, now is the time to take advantage of some Black Friday sales for stays in various national parks. Whether you’re looking to visit Death Valley, take a historic train ride to the Grand Canyon or bathe in the majestic glory of Glacier National Park, there’s a bunch of discounts for stays early next year, when the


Boy howdy! My favorite cheap graphics card is now even cheaper this Black Friday
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
When it comes to cheap graphics cards, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is easily one of the best out there thanks to its solid 1080p performance and competitive starting price of $269.99. But now you can get the XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 for just $249.99 at Best Buy , or the Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC, also at Best Buy, for just $259.99 . Black Friday deals are a great way to upgrade you


South Park: Snow Day's new trailer shows off its explosive co-op multiplayer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A brand-new trailer for South Park : Snow Day showcases its four-player co-op battles and a hilarious cast of characters. From South Park Digital Studios - the same people behind South Park: The Stick of Truth and South Park: The Fractured but Whole - and indie developer Question, Snow Day features the return of Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny alongside the player's original character in a 3D adve


“ChatGPT with voice” opens up to everyone on iOS and Android
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It may have been a chaotic week at OpenAI, but the company has somehow still found time to roll out a product. " ChatGPT with voice " is available to free users of the ChatGPT app. This feature launched for paying users in September, and if you haven't heard, it's a full-blown voice assistant. The feature is still slowly rolling out to devices; on my


Ditch your iPhone, this Pixel 7 Pro deal is good enough to switch to Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Pixel 7 Pro has been my full-time smartphone since it launched for the simple reason that it's superb, especially the camera. So good, in fact, that I want as many people as possible to know about this astounding 50% discount that serves as one of the best Black Friday deals I've seen this year. When the phone launched last year, we gave it a near-perfect score in our Google Pixel 7 Pro revie


Disney's Robin Hood Is My Wife's Favorite Movie, But Far From Mine
100+Gizmodo / 11h
For 50 years, people all over the world have been falling for a fox . No, not Michael J. Fox . Not 20th Century Fox either. We, of course, mean Robin Hood from Disney’s 1973 animated film. The dashing fox with the British accent who robs the rich gives to the poor and looks damned good doing both. Read more...


rosettes:Rose Sanderson - Wings of Freedom, from the “Bugs on...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
rosettes : Rose Sanderson - Wings of Freedom , from the “Bugs on Book Covers” series (via flavorwire )



All the best flight deals for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday so far
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This article will be updated with new information and offers. The countdown is on until Black Friday, but in the meantime, there are already a ton of great airfare deals. A new deal from Breeze was added just today. Whether you want to travel domestically or plan to head off on a transatlantic adventure, it’s the most wonderful time of year for deal hunting. Here’s a roundup of the


I test smart home devices for a living - and these are the Black Friday deals I'd grab
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Black Friday deals on smart home devices are among the most common deals you'll find at online retailers like Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart . That's great and all, especially if you're looking to expand your smart home ecosystem. However, it also means that while you will find a lot of great deals, you're better off skipping most of them, whether it's because the device itself is already dated


How to talk about the OpenAI drama at Thanksgiving dinner
83TechCrunch / 11h
You’ve just landed in Dayton, Ohio after a long, overnight journey from SFO. While you were waiting in Denver on a layover, you checked your phone to see the news: After almost a week of confusion and uncertainty, Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI. The good news is that the Slack workspace […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The 26 Best Historical Epics Streaming Right Now
LifeHacker / 11h
Historical epics once ruled the box office, reliably taking home both cash and trophies each year. That's changed over the past decade or so; much of Hollywood's big money now goes into either science-fiction spectacles or superhero franchise films, traditionally expensive period epics having fallen a bit out of fashion—at least on the big screen. Ridley Scott, though, hasn't given up, with the G


You Can Now Try ChatGPT’s ‘Chat With Voice’ Feature for Free
LifeHacker / 11h
You can pay a monthly premium to use ChatGPT, but the free version often can handle more than enough to allow you to experience what generative AI has to offer. Without paying, you can take advantage of OpenAI's GPT-3.5 model and ask ChatGPT to produce some interesting, hilarious, useful, or concerning outputs. And now, you can literally ask it out loud. See, while the free version is useful, the


Score a 7-inch tablet for under $30 to satisfy all your streaming desires
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 51%: Get the onn. 7-inch tablet (32GB) for just $29 at Walmart, down from its normal price of $59. That's a savings of $30. Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart onn. 7-inch tablet (32GB) $29 at Walmart (save $30) We're all guilty. The weekend rolls around we spend a few too many hours ignoring what good posture looks like while we scroll on our tiny phones. Instead of squinting while watchi


Unexpected Hero: How A Southwest Flight Attendant Turned A Mom’s Nightmare Into A Dream Flight
View from the Wing / 11h
This mom was traveling with her lap child from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City. He's not a great flyer. He was crying and nothing would soothe him. And she's feeling stressed looking around the cabin, knowing that it's driving everyone crazy. She thought she could get through the short flight, but it delayed. The child isn't a good sleeper so, she says, she's barely slept in nine months. Continue rea


Report: Sonos will launch its fancy headphones next spring
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Apple's AirPods Max, a close analog to what Sonos plans to launch in April. (credit: Apple) Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman isn't just reporting about the inner workings of Apple; he's breaking news about upcoming Sonos products. In a report published Tuesday, Gurman revealed that Sonos is months away from releasing a competitor to high-end wireless headphones after years of vague rumors


Elon Musk and Tesla ignored Autopilot’s fatal flaws, judge says evidence shows
23Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) A Florida judge, Reid Scott, has ruled that there's "reasonable evidence" to conclude that Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk knew of defects in Autopilot systems and failed to fix them. Testimony from Tesla engineers and internal documents showed that Musk was "intimately involved" in Tesla's Autopilot program and "acutely aware" of a sometimes-fatal


Five women got eye syphilis from the same man—raising questions
97Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Here's a gripping conversation starter to bring up over your family's Thanksgiving feast this year: Health officials in Michigan have identified an alarming cluster of syphilis infections in women's eyes. The first-of-its-kind cluster—in five women all linked to one infected man—raises the possibility that a new strain of syphilis bacteria has adapted to more easily cause systemic syphilis, parti


Big Pharma fought drug pricing reform with record $7.5M dark money donation
20Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | YinYang ) In August, the Department of Health and Human Services announced 10 drugs selected for the first round of Medicare price negotiations —a landmark effort established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to try to drag down the country's uniquely astronomical prescription drug prices. Pharmaceutical companies publicly balked—and also sued—then eventually came to th


Binance CEO Steps Down, Pleading Guilty to Money Laundering
Futurism / 12h
En Garde In what could be a game-changing moment in crypto history, the co-founder and CEO of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has stepped down and pleaded guilty to multiple federal crimes. As the New York Times reports , the resignation and guilty plea of CEO Chengpeng Zhao, better known as "CZ" within the industry, are part of a deal the bombastic crypto chief has cut with the US


I've reviewed a lot of laptops over the years, and this is definitely the best Windows laptop deal I've found this Black Friday
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Dell Inspiron 15 is one of those laptops that doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but it delivers solid specs and performance for a great price, which makes these two Black Friday Dell deals that much better. First, in the US, you can get a Dell Inspiron 15 at Best Buy for just $379.99 , a $220 savings , while in the UK, the Dell Inspiron 15 is just £399 at Dell , an £80 discount. Black


Clear to begin registration for new facial identity verification process next week
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information Wednesday. It was originally published Nov. 8. Starting Nov. 30, Clear will begin verifying Plus users in preparation for Clear’s NextGen Identity+ technology to enable face as the primary biometric for membership identification, a Clear spokesperson confirmed to TPG. Clear CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker announced earlier this month that Clear P


A top US nuclear energy testing facility has been hit by a serious cyberattack and data breach
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a US government nuclear research center that works on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy, has confirmed suffering a cyberattack and data theft. Speaking to local media outlet East Idaho News, INL spokesperson Lori McNamara said the data breach affected servers “supporting its Oracle HCM system, which supports its Human Resources a


This cheap wireless music streamer turns any speaker into a Sonos – and it’s $50 off in this Black Friday deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The WiiM Pro was already the cheapest method we knew of to add wireless high-res music streaming to an existing speaker system. We hoped the streamer would get a further price cut in the Black Friday deals , and here you have it: save $50 and get the WiiM Pro for $119 at Amazon . In our WiiM Pro review , aside from marveling at the sheer amount of features this wireless music streamer offered up


My favorite AirPods Pro alternatives are having a Black Friday earbuds sale
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
If you own an iPhone, you probably own a pair of AirPods, or you have your eye on them. Apple’s earbuds don’t just sound great, they’re also packed with cool features. There’s a great Black Friday deal on Airpods Pro for $189.99 / £199 (down from $249.99 / £229) , but there’s an even cheaper alternative to consider. The Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale for only $119.99 / £121 (down from $199.99


Peacock's Black Friday deal is live: Sign up for just $1.99/month
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO 67% : Through Nov. 27, new and returning Peacock subscribers can score a year of ad-supported Peacock Premium for either $1.99/month (reg. 5.99/month) or $19.99/year (reg. $59.99/year) using the codes BIGDEAL or YEARLONG , respectively. Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium $1.99/month or $19.99/year Black Friday isn't just the best time of year to score physical tech a


Get 3 for the price of 2: Grab your fave books, movies, and music at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
GET 3 FOR THE PRICE OF 2: As of Nov. 22, you can buy three books, movies, or music items for the price of two at Amazon . This is a limited-time offer. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Get 3 for the price of 2 Books, movies, and music at Amazon Did you know Amazon was originally an online bookstore (you know, before Bezos decided to take over the world)? In the early ’90s, Amazon quickly beca



Don’t Fall for Bad Black Friday ‘Deals’
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s nearly Black Friday, the time of year when corporations show they’re thankful for you with discounts on thousands of products. But get this: Corporations are not as grateful as they appear (WTF?), and there are a lot of phony deals out there. Here are Gizmodo’s best tips for avoiding bad deals at any time of… Read more...


Mods Are Asleep. Quick, Everyone Release AI Products
32Wired / 12h
In the five days between Sam Altman’s mysterious firing and rehiring as OpenAI’s CEO, multiple companies dropped new artificial intelligence tools.


Google Meet can now detect when you raise your hand IRL
TechCrunch / 12h
Google launched its hand gesture detection feature on Google Meet that recognizes when your physical hand is raised and triggers the hand raise icon to notify participants in the video call that you have a question. The AI-powered feature was initially announced back in March. Google Meet only detects your hand when it is visible […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Oneworld Opening Branded Lounges, Starting At ICN
One Mile at a Time / 12h
In 2019, the oneworld alliance revealed how it planned to start opening its own branded lounges. The pandemic ended up delaying these plans, but there’s now a positive update, as we’re weeks from the first such lounge opening. The concept behind oneworld branded lounges The “big three” global alliances offer all kinds of perks for elite members, and one of those perks is lounge access. In the one


Amazon is having a massive Black Friday sale on Fire tablets – save 50% off today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
While the day itself isn't scheduled until November 24, Black Friday has now picked up enough steam that you can now find all the noteworthy deals you could wish for, if you know where to look. And that's what you'll find shortlisted here: every Amazon Fire tablet the company currently offers, with a minimum 50% discount . Amazon's Fire tablets are already known for their affordability and the wa


The Sonos Era 100 just got its first discount ever — plus more of the best Black Friday Sonos speaker deals
Mashable / 12h
A quick look at the best Black Friday Sonos speaker deals: BEST SPEAKER DEAL Sonos Era 100 $199 at Sonos (save $50) BEST SPLURGE Immersive Music Set with 2 x Era 300 $853 at Sonos (save $45) BEST FOR TRAVEL Sonos Roam $134 at Sonos (save $45) BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Sonos Beam (Gen 2) $399 at Sonos (save $100) From the stylish and portable Roam speaker to the sleek and compact Beam soundbar, we're hug


Amazon Black Friday deals include the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max for its lowest price yet
Engadget / 12h
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for just $40 as part of a larger Black Friday event. That’s 40 percent off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the streaming stick. This deal is for the latest and greatest model, with support for Wi-Fi 6E and enough juice to stream live TV without cable. What else is new with Amazon’s latest streaming stick? The Fire TV Stick 4K Max boasts twice the


Jodie Whittaker Reflects on Leaving Doctor Who: 'I’m Always the Doctor'
100+Gizmodo / 12h
It’s been a long time in the making, but as Doctor Who celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend, it enters a new era—one that will, at least, close the book on the recent tenure of Jodie Whittaker’s 13th Doctor . But as the actress begins to launch her own next chapter, she is still fondly looking back on her time… Read more...


TikTok Myth of the Week: Vegetables Are Bad for You
LifeHacker / 12h
In the wellness world, things you’ve already heard are boring . Why would you want to hear yet another person tell you something you’ve heard a million times: that almost any exercise can be good, that a healthy diet includes a variety of foods including vegetables, and so on? It’s much more interesting to watch somebody tell you secrets that mainstream medicine doesn’t want you to know. On TikTo


‘Batch’ Your Cocktails for Holiday Hosting Success
LifeHacker / 12h
We’re wading into the deep waters of the holiday season now. While I like to offer up food ideas for easy party planning, I think we need to address an equally important player: beverages. As a person who loves hosting holiday parties, one of the biggest ways I help myself is by batching cocktails. It saves time, mess, and stress. I’d love for you to have more time for mingling and less time spen


Wow! Walmart's record-setting iPhone 12 deal just crashed to an even lower price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
This year’s Black Friday deals are now live, and Walmart has seen fit to drop its already excellent iPhone 12 deal to an even lower price. Right now, if you're a Walmart Plus member, you can pick up Apple’s still-capable 2020 standard model for a record-low $299 ($299!). If you're not a Walmart Plus member, this deal goes live for everyone at 3pm ET / 12pm PT, but with a free Walmart Plus trial a


13 Best Black Friday Sex Toy Deals (2023): Vibrators, Suction Toys, Lube
Wired / 12h
Remember to take a little time for yourself this holiday season—with a little help from our favorite discounted sex toys.


Get a $75 Saks Fifth Avenue promo gift card with $150 purchase — one of best Black Friday deals of 2023
58The Points Guy / 12h
For the last several years, one of the very best Black Friday deals has been when Saks Fifth Avenue allows you to receive a $75 bonus promotional gift card with a $150 order when you buy eligible items and use a code. This year’s code is HELLOBFSF. You can only grab this deal online from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24, and the promo gift card will be eligible for use from Dec. 10 to Dec. 24. It’s a one-time-


What’s Next for SpaceX’s Starship After Explosive Second Launch
23Gizmodo / 12h
SpaceX’s Starship exploded not once but twice during its historic second launch on Saturday, November 18 . While it’s easy to get distracted by these ongoing failures, it’s clear that SpaceX is making progress with its oversized launch vehicle and that a third flight is bound to take the rocket even further along in… Read more...


The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad is down to its lowest price this year in an Amazon Black Friday deal
Engadget / 12h
Amazon has a hefty price cut on the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro / Air . The Black Friday sale drops the (typically $299) accessory’s price to $199. That’s the lowest we’ve seen on the accessory that transforms the tablet into a pseudo-laptop with keys and a trackpad. Initially launched in 2020, the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad provides an easy and seamless way to jump between tablet and la


Best Black Friday deals on luggage — including huge Samsonite and Away discounts
The Points Guy / 12h
Black Friday sales are in full swing, with new deals launching every day through Monday. Right now, you can save hundreds of dollars on luggage, including renowned brands such as Samsonite, Away and American Tourister. Whether you plan to travel immediately or want to be well prepared for next