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The world’s largest aircraft breaks cover in Silicon Valley


500+TechCrunch / 17h
As dawn breaks over Silicon Valley, the world is getting its first look at Pathfinder 1, a prototype electric airship that its maker LTA Research hopes will kickstart a new era in climate-friendly air travel, and accelerate the humanitarian work of its funder, Google co-founder Sergey Brin. The airship — its snow-white steampunk profile visible […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers


Get up to 30% more value from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including 2 new offers from Amex
4KThe Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you truly want to maximize your miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic points redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your points by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during one of these bonuses. However, these are li


7 things you can't do anymore since Twitter became X
300+Mashable / 19h
Gone are the days we used to sign into Twitter and share tweets . It's now November 2023, more than a year since Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired the popular social media platform, and the cheery, avian blue-and-white icon got replaced with a dark insignia that simply says "X." Many users, including Mashable's Chris Taylor, believe that Twitter — er, I mean "X" — has taken a turn for the worse . Othe



Sandworm Hackers Caused Another Blackout in Ukraine—During a Missile Strike
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Wired / now
Russia's most notorious military hackers successfully sabotaged Ukraine's power grid for the third time last year. And in this case, the blackout coincided with a physical attack.


Popular video chat service Omegle shuts down
TechCrunch / 2min
Omegle, an online service that allowed individuals to connect and chat with strangers, has shut down after 15 years citing growing misuse of the platform, including in committing “unspeakably heinous crimes.” The site, founded in 2009 by a then 18-year-old programmer and high school student Leif K-Brooks, was bootstrapped throughout its existence. Though it waned […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights



How to defend against CherryBlos and protect your passwords
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
Enterprises, Meet CherryBlos: the malware that plunders your passwords from pictures. Earlier this year, researchers uncovered this new species of malware that can extract passwords and sensitive information from images alone. In an era marked by the embrace of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), the infiltration of compromised devices into corporate networks is now disturbingly effortless. This case s


Snap lays off 20 product managers to speed up decision-making
Engadget / 46min
Snap is going through a reorganization and has laid off "nearly 20 product managers," according to The Information . The job cuts follow a string of departures and position shuffling over the past few months. A company spokesperson told the publication that the layoffs were meant to speed up the company's decision-making process, presumably because they'd be cutting out people between lower-level


Police Use of Face Recognition Is Sweeping the UK
Wired / 1h
Face recognition technology has been controversial for years. Cops in the UK are drastically increasing the amount they use it.


Samsung teases its own AI-based real-time phone call translation
Engadget / 2h
We've already seen Google's " Live Translate " working its magic on phones calls, but to date, this feature is still exclusive to Pixel devices. If you happen to be a Samsung fan, though, chances are you may get to use a similar feature — without having to install third-party apps — early next year. According to the Korean giant, its next phone — our money's on the "Galaxy S24" family — will come


Omegle: Popular video chat website shut after abuse claims
52BBC News - Technology / 2h
Omegle, which allowed users to socialise with random strangers online, was popular with children and young people.


Spotify's free audiobooks perk is now live in the US – here's how to find them
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Spotify is expanding its audiobook service to the US as American Premium subscribers now have access to over 200,000 titles on the service. According to the announcement , the platform will offer individuals “as well as plan managers for Family and Duo accounts” 15 hours of listening per month. Spotify states that’s about the length of “two average audiobooks”. Once you’ve run out of the allotted


15 of the best online Georgia Tech courses you can take for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A wide range of free online courses from Georgia Tech are available to take for free on edX. edX hosts a wide range of free online courses from some of the world's biggest and best educational institutions. You can learn from the likes of Harvard, Stanford, and MIT , which is pretty special. We're not going to pick a favourite from the bunch, because particular offerings will suit some lea


Save 60% on a high-speed Swiss VPN this Black Friday
Mashable / 2h
SAVE 60%: A 30-month subscription to ProtonVPN is on sale for £104.19 this Black Friday, saving you 60% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: ProtonVPN ProtonVPN (30-Month Subscription) £104.19 at ProtonVPN (save 60%) You're probably prepped for Black Friday deals on things like headphones, laptops , and TVs, but you can also save on cybersecurity at this time. A number of VPNs have droppe


A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for under £50
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for £49.22, saving you 80% on list price. You don’t have to wait for New Year’s Eve to set goals for self-improvement. How about committing to learn something new every day? Headway can help you reach that goal. It’s an app that breaks down nonfiction content into mini-reads or podcasts. And a lifetime subscription is only £49.22. That


How to unblock Kayo Sports for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking streaming services from around the world, including Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports is the best place to find live and on-demand coverage of Australian football, rugby league , cricket , soccer, and motorsports. Unfortunately, this sport-heavy streaming service is geo-restricted to Australia. That means you'll be blocked if you attempt to connect from


First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming
BBC News - Technology / 3h
Ofcom reveals its new draft guidance for fighting child abuse and other illegal material.


Hulu and Disney+ are merging into one app
Mashable / 3h
Disney+ and Hulu will soon be available in a single app in the US, with a beta scheduled to launch in December. The new Disney+/Hulu app was announced during Disney's fourth quarter earnings call on Wednesday . "We remain on track to roll out a more unified one-app experience domestically, making extensive general entertainment content available to bundle subscribers via Disney+," said CEO Bob Ig


How to watch the 2023 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Livestream all the finals from the 2023 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Over 1,000 gymnasts from more than 50 countries are heading to Birmingham to compete in the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships. Everyone will be battling it out to become world champion , but there


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for November 9
Mashable / 4h
You're nearly there! Just two Wordle s between you and that sweet, sweet weekend. 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. 9's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist yo


SAG-AFTRA ends strike after securing a deal that protects members 'from the threat of AI'
Engadget / 4h
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has officially ended its strike , which lasted for nearly four months, after reaching a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios. In its announcement, it said it was able to secure a contract "valued at over 1 billion dollars" and that it was able to negotiate "above-pattern" compensation increases, as well


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for November 9
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


Bob Iger says Disney would like to stay in India, looking to strengthen hand
TechCrunch / 4h
Bob Iger said Wednesday that Disney “would like to stay” in India and is considering its options in the world’s most populous country where its TV business continues to pull profit but the crown jewel streamer Hotstar is struggling to contain subscriber loss. Hotstar lost 2.8 million subscribers in the quarter ending September, widening its […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Hollywood actors' union agrees tentative deal to end four-month strike
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Sag-Aftra has been calling for better pay for actors and safeguards on the use of AI.



iPhone has built-in rain sounds that help you sleep. Here's how to play them.
41Mashable / 5h
Yes, it's true! Your iPhone has built-in nature sounds that can be played continuously. If you, like me, doze off to sleep more quickly with white noise playing in the background, you'll greatly benefit from this little-known iOS trick . After a quick trip to the Settings app, you can set up your iPhone to play ocean sounds, the pitter-patter of rain, and more. Follow the instructions below to fi


Hollywood Actors Strike Ends With a Deal That Will Impact AI and Streaming for Decades
100Wired / 5h
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists reached a tentative agreement with the studios on Wednesday, ending a 118-day strike.


Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, November 9, 2023
Lifehacker / 5h
I found today’s puzzle to be an EXERCISE in patience, the kind where you know one of the groups from the first glance but have to wait until the very end to narrow down its members. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, November 9, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and… Read more...


In a surprise move, the military’s spaceplane will launch on Falcon Heavy
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / The military's X-37B spaceplane landed last November to end the program's sixth mission. (credit: US Space Force/Staff Sgt. Adam Shanks ) The US military's reusable X-37B spaceplane will launch on the next flight of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, scheduled for December 7, officials announced on Wednesday. This was unexpected because the spaceplane's six previous missions launched on medi


The SAG-AFTRA strike is reportedly over
40Mashable / 6h
The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ( SAG-AFTRA ) has reportedly called off its strike , having finally reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) . Announced on Wednesday, the actors' strike will reportedly end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This means actors can finally return to performing and prom


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for November 9, 2023
Mashable / 6h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam


Best iPhone Deals (2023): Carrier Deals, Unlocked iPhones
Wired / 6h
Apple’s smartphones rarely go on sale, but if you’re looking to upgrade (or you’re gift shopping), here are a few cost-saving options.


Magnetic Pinch Could Extend Power Beaming by 100,000 Times
Next Big Future / 7h
Jeff Greason proposes extending power beaming using the magnetic pinch phenomenon. The quasar 3C273 produces a plasma jet that is 100,000 light years long. This distance would span the Milky Way. It may be possible for humans to produce pinched relativistic electron jets over the much smaller distances needed to propel a spacecraft out of ... Read more


SAG-AFTRA Has a Tentative Deal That Could Bring the Hollywood Strike to an End
Gizmodo / 7h
Nearly 120 days after authorizing an actors strike, SAG-AFTRA may have finally locked down a deal. Read more...


Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, November 9 (game #654)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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


First planned small nuclear reactor plant in the US has been canceled
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The facility seen in this architect's rendering will not be built. (credit: Idaho National Lab ) Nuclear power provides energy that is largely free of carbon emissions and can play a significant role in helping deal with climate change. But in most industrialized countries, the construction of nuclear plants tends to grossly exceed their budgeted cost and run years over schedule. One ho


Disney Swears It Can Make Streaming Profitable and Promises a Combined Disney+, Hulu Service
20Wired / 7h
The company added 7 million Disney+ subscribers in the past three months, many of them opting for ad-supported tiers. Can it turn a profit?


The race to buy AI website addresses
BBC News - Technology / 7h
As more firms use artificial intelligence, there is a rush to buy domain names with the letters AI.


Sweeping New Powers Could Let the UK Block Big Tech Platforms
Wired / 7h
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, has released its first set of proposed rules under a new online safety law, with strict penalties for noncompliance.


UK’s online safety regulator puts out draft guidance on illegal content, saying child safety is priority
TechCrunch / 7h
The U.K.’s newly empowered Internet content regulator has published the first set of draft Codes of Practice under the Online Safety Act (OSA) which became law late last month. More codes will follow but this first set — which is focused on how user-to-user (U2U) services will be expected to respond to different types of illegal […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Humane’s Ai Pin will reportedly cost $699
Engadget / 8h
The Ai Pin from Humane, a much-hyped startup founded by former Apple employees, will cost $699. That’a according to The Verge , which obtained documents about the device ahead of its official launch on November 9. In addition, the Pin will reportedly have a monthly $24 subscription fee for access to T-Mobile’s cellular network and large language models from OpenAI and Microsoft to power its smart


Lyft picks comfort over sharing in bid to compete with Uber
TechCrunch / 8h
Lyft is introducing a “more affordable sort of higher-end ride” in an attempt to offer ride-hail products that customers actually want, CEO David Risher said Wednesday during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. The move comes after Lyft has been successful, by some metrics, in regaining market share from Uber by slashing its ride-hail fares. In […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F


What is the jet stream: Exploring what caused my 7-hour flight from NYC to San Francisco
The Points Guy / 8h
Imagine my surprise when I saw that my flight from New York to San Francisco last night was showing as leaving on time, but my arrival was delayed by 46 minutes. I’d never seen that before, and it turns out the jet stream is making for some very unusual flights lately. My flight ended up getting in only about a half hour late, but it was a long flight. A whopping seven hours from coast to coast,


Tesla Competitors Are Dying
Next Big Future / 8h
Polestar and Lucid Motors are Tesla EV competitors that are getting short of cash. Lucid Motors had about $4.9 billion in cash and investments at the end of the third quarter of 2023. At the end of the second quarter, Lucid had about $5.5 billion. Lucid raised $3 billion in a June 2023 stock offering ... Read more


mogul club raises $3.6M toward its effort to make real estate investing more accessible
TechCrunch / 8h
While the idea of owning rental properties is appealing to many Americans, the ability to vet and afford such investments in single-family homes is out of reach for a large part of the population. mogul club is a new startup that wants to help more people achieve their dreams of becoming a landlord. It’s hardly […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



Dealmaster: Herman Miller chairs, AirPods, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge That sound you hear in the distance is the slow approach of Black Friday, steadily making its way into your holiday shopping, for better or worse. The deals have already begun, and we've got some doozies in today's Dealmaster, including 4K TVs, headphones and audio gear, tons of tools, and Herman Miller office and gaming chairs. Featured deals TCL 55-inch Q7 QLED 4K Smart TV with Google T


AirTags are the new go-to tool for cops after spike in car thefts
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: The Washington Post / Contributor | The Washington Post ) After a viral TikTok trend spurred tens of thousands of car thefts this summer, cops in Washington, DC, started realizing that it was much easier to recover stolen vehicles that could be tracked with Apple AirTags. Because of this, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) rolled out a pilot program this week, doling out fr


Funeral home of horrors: Owners arrested after 190 rotting corpses found
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Authorities on Wednesday arrested the owners of a southern Colorado funeral home after discovering 190 decaying, improperly stored bodies at their facility —a discovery made only after reports of a putrid smell seeping from the facility. Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, which claimed to provide environmentally friendly "green


Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle ‘fully’ booked next year, will resume flight as early as November-end
TechCrunch / 8h
Rocket Lab is best known for the Electron launch vehicle, but the company’s earnings results continue to show that it is much more than a rocket company. The company reported $68 million in revenue for the third quarter, with $46.3 million of that figure coming from its space systems division. (That’s a 17% revenue increase […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Robotics funding saw another dip in 2023
TechCrunch / 8h
In 2021, robotics startups were flying high. Unlike other categories that had buckled under the strains of a global pandemic, interest in automation was at an all-time high, as companies attempted to navigate supply chain issues and ongoing labor shortages. Robotics and automation were insulated from broader investment slowdowns, but eventually, they, too, were impacted. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. Al


These Are the Best Soundbar Deals During Walmart’s Black Friday Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
Walmart’s early Black Friday deals are now live . They are the third major retailer after Target and Best Buy to kick off their Black Friday deals. Early Black Friday deals are actually good this year, and you should be checking them out if you haven’t already. I’ve covered how essential improving your TV’s sound… Read more...


These Apple AirPods Are Only $69 During Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
Walmart’s early Black Friday deals are now live , with deals on smartwatches , laptops , TVs , and vacuums . They are the third major retailer after Target and Best Buy to kick off their Black Friday deals. Early Black Friday deals are actually good this year, and you should be checking them out if you haven’t already. One… Read more...


Looking for a cheap Black Friday TV? Shop the 9 best deals with prices from $65
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The best time to grab a cheap TV is during Black Friday, thanks to stunningly low prices on a range of displays from retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. While the official Black Friday deals date is still weeks away, there are plenty of Black Friday TV deals to shop right now, and some of the best offers include budget displays, with prices starting at just $64.99. As a deals editor for


Chris Nolan Doesn’t Want to Talk About The Batman, Because That’s All Anyone Will Talk About if He Does
Gizmodo / 9h
Even as audiences gobble up salacious rumors about purported crises at Marvel , and perhaps an end to the dominance that superhero media has had on blockbuster moviemaking in the wake of a string critical and financial misfires, people love reading about people talking about comic book movies like they’re here to stay .… Read more...


Lyft’s price war with Uber yields mixed results
TechCrunch / 9h
Lyft’s strategy of slashing ride-hail fares to compete with Uber has resulted in slow and steady gains for the company, but competition remains fierce. According to Lyft’s third-quarter earnings, reported Wednesday, Lyft’s active ridership numbers have increased sequentially quarter-over-quarter this year. In the three months ending September 30, Lyft recorded 22.4 million active riders, up […] ©


Chroma Console is Hologram Electronics' unique take on a multi-effect pedal
Engadget / 9h
There's a moment, a little over a minute into the announce video , where Chroma Console finally starts to make sense. Up until that point it seems like a really excellent, but rather straightforward multi-effect pedal. And if you're familiar with Hologram Electronics at all, you know the company doesn't really do "straightforward." It starts small. After introducing you to the four different effe


CT Scans Show Why Fake Apple AirPods Sound So Awful
Gizmodo / 9h
Have you ever seen AirPods that look exactly like Apple’s, but the box would say something like ‘Abble AirPods?’ Sometimes, manufacturers of counterfeit products don’t even change the company’s name on the box in an attempt to trick the consumers into thinking that they are genuine products. Most of us are aware of… Read more...


NASA-Funded Mission to the Moon's Far Side Is Starting to Look Pretty Cool
Gizmodo / 9h
A new payload has been added to Firefly’s upcoming mission to the far side of the Moon, one that will explore the lunar subsurface to find out if it can support future infrastructure. Read more...


Amtrak winter flash sale: One-way fares for as low as $4
100+The Points Guy / 9h
If you plan on traveling by train this winter, this flash sale from Amtrak is for you. Through Nov. 15, Amtrak is offering discounted fares across all its routes for travel from December through mid-March. Even though the sale is advertised as being across the Amtrak network, the cheapest one-way coach fares, which start at $4, are for travel along the Northeast Corridor. Routes in the Midwest st


Nextdoor Lays Off 25% of Staff as a 'Commitment to Shareholders'
63Gizmodo / 9h
Nextdoor, a popular neighborhood app, is prioritizing its “commitment to shareholders” over its commitment to employees by eliminating a quarter of its staff to meet shareholder expectations, the company said in a 2023 Q3 report Tuesday. The layoffs are reportedly part of an effort to reduce Nextdoor’s personnel… Read more...


Disney+ Adds Nearly 7 Million Subscribers, Still Loses Money
64Gizmodo / 9h
No matter what you think about the House of Mouse, the Force , or Marvel’s many assorted heroes and villains, there’s no denying Disney+ has might behind it. According to today’s quarterly report, which you can read here , the streamer now has more than 150 million subscribers worldwide, a number that includes India’s… Read more...


Rivian eyes software upcharges around AR and autonomy, not heated seats
TechCrunch / 9h
We’re well past the revelation that automakers are software companies. But as the industry deepens its software roots, firms are still figuring out which upgrades they’ll charge for — and what folks are willing to pay. Subscription fatigue is real; the last thing anybody needs is another recurring charge. It’s even more frustrating when fees […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


Military UFO Head Resigns After Being Grilled About Whistleblower Claims
40Futurism / 9h
Head Out After getting some intense media grilling about whistleblower reports, the man who headed up the Pentagon's UFO office is stepping down. As Politico reports , Sean Kirkpatrick is leaving his role as the director of the Department of Defense's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) after less than 18 months on the job and will be replaced by his deputy, Tim Phillips, until the Pentag


New York falls under a spectral “death chill” in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire teaser
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Spengler family returns to their New York City roots to battle an evil force in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire . A mysterious evil force has put New York City into a deadly deep freeze in the first official teaser for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire , Jason Reitman's much-anticipated follow-up to his successful 2021 sequel, Ghostbusters: Afterlife . (Jason is the son of the late Ivan Reitman, who di


Internet providers say the FCC should not investigate broadband prices
23Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | traffic_analyzer) Internet service providers and their lobby groups are fighting a US plan to prohibit discrimination in access to broadband services. In particular, ISPs want the Federal Communications Commission to drop the plan's proposal to require that prices charged to consumers be non-discriminatory. In 2021, Congress required the Federal Communications Comm



Aisle, Window, or Luck: Savoring the Moment of an Empty Middle Seat
View from the Wing / 9h
Whether flying with someone that you’re plotting with, or traveling on your own, there’s nothing like an empty middle seat. Having extra space makes everything about the journey seem better. The flight attendants are friendlier. The food is somehow delicious! Continue reading ...


These Are Walmart's Best Early Black Friday Deals on Laptops
Lifehacker / 10h
Laptops might not be as expensive as they used to be, but they can still be pricey. It makes sense to wait to buy a new one until the prices come down, whether that’s because a new model comes out, or when there’s a huge discount event happening. Read more...


The merged Disney Plus and Hulu app launches in beta next month
Engadget / 10h
You'll soon be able to use the one-app streaming experience Disney is creating between Disney+ and Hulu. On today's earnings call , CEO Bob Iger announced that the beta version of the Hulu on Disney+ combined app will be available in December. The full launch is expected in early spring, though Iger cautioned the company may not see the full benefits of the one-stop shop until 2025. The beta vers


Lots of People May Carry Life-Shortening Genetic Variants
Gizmodo / 10h
Many people are carrying potentially harmful genes, research out this week has found. Scientists analyzed the genes of people living in Iceland and found that one in 25 people appear to have genetic variations linked to a shorter lifespan. The most dangerous variants were those tied to cancer. Read more...


Google Gives ChatGPT Competitor a Boost
Gizmodo / 10h
Google’s AI ecosystem continues to grow as the company expands its partnership with Anthropic , which will now run on Google Cloud’s fastest AI-accelerating chips. This comes on the same day Google rolled out generative AI search capabilities worldwide, powered by PaLM2, putting AI in front of billions of people who… Read more...


Barbie Helped Mitigate Warner Bros. Discovery's Losses as It Bleeds Streaming Subscribers
28Gizmodo / 10h
Barbie wielded a lot of box-office power this year, raking in over a billion dollars at the global box office and making history as Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing film of all time . But one monster hit wasn’t enough to bring Warner Bros. Discovery into the realm of profitability, according to today’s company earnings… Read more...


Chemical Explosion Near Houston Creates Huge Fire, Residents Told to Avoid Area
Gizmodo / 10h
First responders in Texas are fighting a fire from a chemical plant explosion north of Houston on Wednesday morning. Read more...


Klarna is inching toward an IPO, and it’s not the only one
TechCrunch / 10h
Notable among the Klarna IPO chatter is the fact that it is far from the only private company worth billions that we are watching approach the public markets. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The FDA Approves Weight Loss Drug Zepbound, a Wegovy and Ozempic Rival
64Wired / 10h
Eli Lilly is about to release Zepbound, a new entrant in the superheated competition for blockbuster weight loss drugs.


YouTube will soon show visitors a personalized For You section on channel pages
Engadget / 10h
YouTube is adding a new For You section to creator channels. The TikTok-like feature will be personalized to each visitor, recommending content from a channel based on each viewer’s watch history. The company’s support account on X posted ( via The Verge ) about the upcoming feature, which launches on November 20. Creators can prepare for the For You section by confirming their options before its


Israeli Rear Admiral : Hamas Has Lost Control of Northern Gaza
Next Big Future / 10h
Israel’s military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised briefing on Wednesday that Hamas has lost control of northern Gaza as thousands of residents have moved south. “We saw 50,000 Gazans move from the northern Gaza Strip to the south. They are moving because they understand that Hamas has lost control in the ... Read more


After Voluntarily US-Wide Robotaxi Shutdown, Cruise Announces Layoffs
Next Big Future / 10h
Cruise has determined that an accident where a pedestrian was dragged by a Cruise Robotaxi could have recurred every 10 million – 100 million miles of driving on average prior to the software update. As Cruise software improves, it is likely they will file additional recalls to inform both NHTSA and the public of updates ... Read more


These Are Walmart's Best Early Black Friday Deals on TVs
Lifehacker / 10h
Black Friday is starting early at Walmart this year. Online deals start today, Nov. 8, and in-store deals kick in Nov. 10 at 6 a.m. local. If you want to take advantage of these deals to pick up a new TV, there are a ton of options during this event . You can scroll through different makes and models, all in different… Read more...


Kevin Feige's Star Wars Movie Is Really, Really Dead
73Gizmodo / 10h
We knew earlier this year that Lucasfilm had cooled off on working with Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige for a Star Wars movie project, in the studio’s latest shakeup of killing most of the upcoming movies it announces these days. But now, as The Marvels takes to the big screen, Feige has confirmed that he’s no longer… Read more...


Clear to roll out new facial identity verification process, eliminating the need to stop at a Clear Pod
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It was originally published on Nov. 8, 2023. In the next iteration of Clear , the expedited security program, Clear Plus users and verified members will be able to identify themselves via their face, eliminating the need to provide additional biometrics or stop at a Clear Pod, a Clear spokesperson confirmed to TPG. The announcement c


Chase points are worth up to 50% more when redeeming for Apple products through November — but is it worth it?
20The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Over the past few years, Chase has continuously adapted its bonus categories and introduced innovative methods for redeeming points, especially with travel cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Preferred Card . Excitingly, Chase has recently reintroduced a points redemption promotion that al


Microsoft Calls on Oracle for Backup in AI Fray
Gizmodo / 10h
It takes a whole lot of power and data to both train and run the AI models that have big tech so enamored. To support its AI ambitions on Bing Search, Microsoft leaped into the welcoming arms of cloud computing giant Oracle, all the better to help feed the ever-hungry multi-headed hydra that is AI. Read more...


12 Walmart Early Black Friday Deals Actually Worth Your Attention
Lifehacker / 10h
Long past are the days when one simply had to set an absurdly early alarm on the day after Thanksgiving and head out into the chill air to stand in line at a big box retailer to take advantage of once-in-a-year sales and deals . In 2023, “Black Friday” has become a month-long affair, and you can already score great… Read more...


Amazon Reportedly Training AI With Twice as Many Parameters as GPT-4
74Futurism / 10h
Iambic Parameter Tech giants are waging a war, trying to one-up each other's efforts to cook up the largest and most capable large language models (LLMs), which are the AI tech powering tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT. Amazon's now looking to come up with its own offering, investing large sums to train its own model codenamed "Olympus" to take on the likes of ChatGPT and Google's Bard, insider source


Twitter Staff Almost Called the Cops During One of Elon Musk's Tantrums, Fearing He'd Hurt Himself
500+Futurism / 10h
Elon Upgrade Everyone knows that Elon Musk broke Twitter after he bought it, but fewer were aware — until now — that Twitter seems to have broken him right back. In an interview with CNBC 's Squawk Box , author Ben Mezrich said that he learned all kinds of dirt about Musk when working on his new book, fittingly titled " Breaking Twitter ," about the bizarre billionaire's acquisition of the social



The Overwatch League appears to be over
Engadget / 10h
The Overwatch League (OWL) appears to be no more after six seasons. A Blizzard spokesperson told Engadget that "We are transitioning from the Overwatch League and evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction." That's not to say the publisher is pulling out of Overwatch esports altogether. "We are grateful to everyone who made OWL possible and remain focused on building our vision of a revita


Hiker Rescued After Following Google Maps On a 'Dangerous,' Non-Existent Trail
Gizmodo / 11h
A hiker was rescued from a cliff edge on Saturday after allegedly following a Google Maps trail that didn’t actually exist, making him one of several hikers who followed the same trail to get stranded. A search and rescue team responded to reports of a hiker stranded on Mount Fromme in Vancouver, Canada, who attempted… Read more...


ESA releases stunning first images from Euclid, its ‘dark universe detective’
Engadget / 11h
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released the first images from its Euclid space telescope — a spacecraft peering 10 billion years into the past to create the largest 3D map of the universe yet. From the distinctive Horsehead Nebula (pictured above) to a “hidden” spiral galaxy that looks much like the Milky Way, Euclid is giving us the clearest look yet at both known and previously unseen obje


Windows 11 is Getting Rid of the Tips App
How-To Geek / 11h
Windows 11 currently includes a Tips app, which can walk you through changes from previous Windows releases or show other helpful information. However, that app is now joining Mail, Cortana , WordPad , and others in the graveyard of Windows system applications.


Alaska Lounge Membership Cost Increasing In 2024
31One Mile at a Time / 11h
The cost of an Alaska Lounge membership is increasing, and on top of that, we’re seeing new access restrictions. These changes are rough, but also not surprising. Alaska increases cost of lounge membership As of February 1, 2024, the cost to be an Alaska Lounge member will be increasing: The cost of an Alaska Lounge membership will increase from $400 to $450 for elites, and from $500 to $550 for


SiriusXM unveils new streaming app, set to launch next month
20TechCrunch / 11h
During SiriusXM’s “Next Generation” event in New York, the company announced its revamped SiriusXM streaming app, which features an upgraded media player, improved search capabilities, a customized “For You” page, an expanded library and more. Alongside the app announcement, the audio entertainment company revealed its new logo, replacing the radio waves next to the brand […] © 2023 TechCrunch. A


How Nicolas Cage's Dream Scenario Came to Life
Gizmodo / 11h
Who among us hasn’t dreamed about Nicolas Cage? What might it be like to hang out with the Oscar winner, to watch him work or see how he chooses his incredible array of movies ? From The Rock, National Treasure, and Renfield , to Adaptation, Wild at Heart, and Mandy , Cage is one of those actors whose career has been so… Read more...


These Are Walmart’s Best Early Black Friday Vacuum Deals
Lifehacker / 11h
Mega-retailer Walmart is ringing in Black Friday early this year with some sweet bargains on vacuums, including serious savings on my personal favorite: the laser-equipped Dyson V12 Detect Slim. Read more...


The Apple Vision Pro's first 3D movies may soon show up in the App Store
41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Multiple 3D movies have reportedly appeared on the Apple TV app seemingly in preparation for the launch of the Vision Pro headset next year. The updated support was discovered by tech news site FlatpanelsHD after digging through the recently released tvOS 17.2 beta. Apparently, there was more to the patch other than introducing a redesigned UI to Apple TV . According to the report, the 3D movies


Microsoft reportedly plans to bring its AI-powered Copilot to Windows 10
Engadget / 11h
Microsoft allegedly plans to bring Copilot, its generative-AI-powered personal assistant, to late adopters. Windows Central ’s Zac Bowden reports the Copilot button and sidebar from Windows 11 will “soon” arrive in Windows 10. The AI assistant for Windows 11 launched in beta in August and officially in September . Bowden says the Windows 10 Copilot will include plugins that work across both opera


Apple Delayed Next Year’s iPhone Software To Deal With This Year’s Software Bugs
21Gizmodo / 11h
We’ve barely upgraded our Apple devices to the new versions of their operating systems, and already, there’s a delay on next year’s software updates. But it’s for a good reason, according to sources familiar with the pause. Read more...


How to watch Florida State vs. Miami Hurricanes live without cable
Mashable / 11h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Florida State and Miami Hurricanes football teams are scheduled to meet in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Doak Campbell Stad


How to watch Ohio State vs. Michigan State live without cable
Mashable / 11h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable for multiple channels Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month Best nationwide for NBC Peacock $5.99 per month The Ohio State and Michigan State football teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference co


EV Batteries Have a Dirty Secret. This Company Has a Plan to Clean Them Up
26Wired / 11h
European manufacturer Northvolt has plans to distribute a low-carbon, sustainable battery-manufacturing process across the world.


How to watch Oklahoma State vs. UCF live without cable
Mashable / 11h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Oklahoma State and UCF football teams are scheduled to meet in a Big 12 Conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Florid


How to watch Florida vs. LSU live without cable
Mashable / 11h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan + Sports Extra $31 for the first month, then $51/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Florida Gators and LSU football teams are scheduled to meet in a Southeastern Conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Tiger Stadium in B


Creators have mixed feelings about TikTok’s new monetization program
TechCrunch / 11h
TikTok is revamping its system for paying creators. With its new Creativity Program, which incentivizes users to make videos longer than one minute, the platform estimates that creators can make more than 20 times what they were previously earning on TikTok. This is great news for more chatty TikTokers, but for other creators, TikTok’s payouts […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


Brightline has kicked off its Black Friday sales early with $59 fares and 50% off for kids
The Points Guy / 11h
While the official Black Friday sales don’t officially start until Nov. 24, we have great news: Brightline is kicking things off early to help you save cash ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The rail operator is currently offering one-way adult fares between Orlando and South Florida starting at $59; kids can ride for 50% off, so their fares start at $29. You can book the deal from now until Cyb


The Apple Watch Series 9 drops to $349 in an Amazon Black Friday deal
Engadget / 12h
The Apple Watch Series 9 is only a few months old, but it’s already on sale. You can grab the smartwatch for $349 from Amazon or from Walmart as part of an early Black Friday deal. The standard price is $399, so that’s a savings of $50 or 13 percent. The discount only applies to the 41mm model but includes multiple band and color options. The larger 45mm model is also on sale, but for $379. We ad


These Are the Best Smartwatch Deals During Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale
Lifehacker / 12h
Walmart’s early Black Friday deals are now live . They are the third major retailer after Target and Best Buy to kick off their Black Friday deals. Early Black Friday deals are actually good this year, and you should be checking them out if you haven’t already. Here are the best smartwatch deals from Walmart’s Black… Read more...



Sumo Logic urges customers to reset API keys following security breach
TechCrunch / 12h
Sumo Logic, a U.S.-based cloud data analytics and log analysis company, is urging users to reset API keys after discovering a security breach. In a security notice published this week, Sumo Logic confirmed it had discovered evidence of a potential security incident on November 3. The incident involved an attacker using compromised credentials to access […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Proptech startup Zeus Living, which was backed by Airbnb, reportedly shuts down
TechCrunch / 12h
Startup Zeus Living is the latest casualty in the proptech world. The Airbnb-backed startup is reportedly “winding down operations,” as reported by The Information. TechCrunch has reached out to the company for comment but not heard back at the time of writing. Zeus Living has raised $150 million in debt and equity (about $125 million […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o


New Island Bursts Forth From Ocean
74Futurism / 12h
Lonely Island Globe owners, take heed: a new island has emerged from Japanese waters. As The New York Times reports , this new islet, located less than a mile off the shores of Iwo Jima — the infamous Japanese island that saw one of the bloodiest battles of WWII's Pacific Front — is the result of an underwater volcanic eruption that began on Oct 21. And though scientists have seen other undersea


Cruise is reportedly planning to lay off employees after weeks of crises
Engadget / 12h
Cruise, General Motors’ driverless car subsidiary, will soon lay off employees. According to Forbes , the company’s CEO Kyle Vogt told staff of the decision in an all-hands meeting earlier this week. Cruise hasn’t yet decided who or how many people will lose their jobs, Vogt said, but promised to provide more details in the next three weeks. The company will also conduct internal “listening sessi


Google argues iMessage should be regulated by the EU’s Digital Markets Act
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Google is hoping regulators will bail it out of the messaging mess it has created for itself after years of dysfunctional product reboots . The Financial Times reports that Google and a few cell carriers are asking the European Union to designate Apple's iMessage as a "core" service that would require it to be interoperable under the new


The courtesan who brought down a cult, and other unsung women of ancient Rome
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A Roman bad girl: Tullia was the younger daughter of a Roman king, Servius Tullius. She plotted the king's overthrow and murder—callously running over his body in the street—so her husband Lucius Tarquinius could become king. (credit: Public domain) Around 186 BCE, a former slave turned courtesan named Hispala Faecenia fell in love with a young upper-middle class Roman man named Publius


LIVE: I'm hand-picking the best Walmart Black Friday deals today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Walmart has officially joined the Black Friday party. The retail giant launched its first Black Friday sale earlier today, giving Walmart Plus members exclusive access to some amazing deals from 12pm ET. Not a Walmart Plus member? No problem – because the sale opens up to everyone at 3pm. That's great news, because there are some massive offers available on everything from Apple Watches and AirPo


How to watch Georgia vs. Ole Miss live without cable
Mashable / 12h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss football teams are scheduled to meet in a Southeastern Conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Sanford Stadium in Athens,


How to watch Alabama vs. Kentucky live without cable
Mashable / 12h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Alabama Crimson Tide and Kentucky Wildcats football teams are scheduled to meet in a Southeastern Conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field


FDA Approves a New Obesity Drug Poised to Dethrone Wegovy
Gizmodo / 12h
There’s officially a new and fierce competitor for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy (semaglutide) when it comes to weight loss. On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug tirzepatide, developed by Eli Lilly, as a treatment for obesity. The weekly injectable drug will be sold under the brand name Zepbound. Read more...


How to watch Louisville vs. Virginia without cable
Mashable / 12h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Louisville and Virginia football teams are scheduled to meet in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadi


Lego's 5,200-piece Avengers Tower set ships with 31 minifigures, including Kevin Feige
Engadget / 12h
Lego just unveiled another set based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and boy is it a doozy. The massive 5,200-piece Avengers Tower set measures nearly three feet tall and ships with 31 minifigures, including Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige. It also includes several dioramas that let you create many of the important scenes that took place in Avengers Tower, from the Chitauri battle of the


The Decline of Exclusivity: A Critical Look at the Centurion Lounge Experience
View from the Wing / 12h
Lines to get into a Centurion lounge can be just as bad as at a Delta Sky Club. This is what things looked like at 1:45 p.m. on Monday in Las Vegas. The whole point of an airport lounge is not to wait in the terminal. There's nothing luxury about queueing. Continue reading ...


Wes Ball's Old Tweets About a Zelda Movie Are Fascinating Hindsight
Gizmodo / 12h
Yesterday, Nintendo and Sony Pictures teamed up to deliver the shocking news that they were working on a live action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda . Even more so, they’d found their director already in Maze Runner and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ’ Wes Ball. But it turns out Ball has had a long, long time to… Read more...


Airbnb will let hosts send you smart lock codes through its app
Engadget / 12h
Winter is almost upon us and Airbnb has announced a new feature that could help folks avoid fumbling for keys while wearing a bunch of layers. Starting in the US and Canada later this year, Airbnb hosts who are in the invite-only Early Access program will be able to link compatible smart locks to their Airbnb account and automatically generate a unique code for each reservation. The code will be


Why 'I peeled my orange today' has TikTok sobbing
Mashable / 12h
You'd be forgiven if you were confused by TikTokkers performatively sobbing over the phrase "I peeled my orange today." That is what has been happening this week, and it raises questions with folks unfamiliar with the source material. Questions like Huh?, What?, and Why is peeling an orange sad ? Well, after a quick investigation, the answer became clear: Folks are referencing a TikTok slideshow


The Apple watchOS 10.1.1 Update Fixes a Critical Issue
Lifehacker / 12h
If you have an Apple Watch, you might have spent the last two months dealing with a bad watchOS 10 bug. That update launched with the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 , giving users access to “ double tap ” and NameDrop support. However, it also included a glitch that drains watch batteries abnormally… Read more...


Google says it has saved users over 10,000 years of waiting for web pages to load, so you should be thankful
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
According to a new Chromium blog post , one of Google's central web products has saved users more than 10,000 years of waiting for pages to load this year alone. The product in question – Core Web Vitals – was launched three years ago to provide metrics about the performance and quality of web pages, in turn giving developers actionable insights for improvements. Today, Google says that 40% of si


Spotify subscribers in the US now get 15 hours of audiobooks every month
Engadget / 12h
In addition to music and podcasts, Spotify has recently been working to cement its presence in the audiobook space. Today, the company announced Premium users in the US will be able to stream 15 hours of free audiobook content monthly as a part of their subscription. This offering was previously only available to Premium users in the UK and Australia. The company says there's no need for users to


What do you get when you cross a laptop docking station and a power supply unit? A precursor of what future notebook chargers may look like...
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new device - essentially a docking station with a built-in power supply - may give some indication as to what the chargers for the best laptops of the future may be. The Sparkle TC-9321L docking station is fitted with two USB-C ports (one 3.2 and one 2.0), two USB-A 3.2 Gen2 port, HDMI and Ethernet ports, alongside SD card and microSD card slots. But the most remarkable aspect of this device is



Political ads on Facebook, Instagram required to disclose use of AI
Mashable / 12h
OpenAI just announced its latest large language model (LLM), GPT-4 Turbo . Elon Musk's xAI recently unveiled its own AI chatbot, Grok . And Samsung is jumping on the bandwagon , too, with its LLM, Gauss. On top of all this, AI-powered video and image generators are continuing to evolve. With artificial intelligence creating more and more content on the web, some social media platforms want users


How to choose the best credit card for you
23The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The promise of earning valuable perks from a credit card can be exciting. But choosing the best credit card to add to your wallet isn’t always as easy as it seems. There are many factors to weigh before you fill out an actual application. At the very least, you need to consider your spending habits, the types of rewa


Ask Sophie: What should we know about the next H-1B lottery?
TechCrunch / 12h
The U.S. tech industry is facing an unprecedented talent shortage. There's a dire need for high-skilled immigration. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Keep Scrolling: Social Media Detox May Not Improve Mental Health
Gizmodo / 12h
Social media might be addictive, but it turns out quitting is complicated. A study out Wednesday from the UK’s Durham University asked 51 moderate to heavy social media users to stay off the apps for one week. Participants had a decrease in negative emotions and feelings including boredom, but they reported a drop in… Read more...


Google AI Researchers Found Something Their Bosses Might Not Be Happy About
43Futurism / 12h
In a new paper, a trio of Google DeepMind researchers discovered something about AI models that may hamstring their employer's plans for more advanced AIs. Written by DeepMind researchers Steve Yadlowsky, Lyric Doshi and Nilesh Tripuraneni, the not-yet-peer-reviewed paper breaks down what a lot of people have observed in recent months: that today's AI models are not very good at coming up with ou


Here’s When It’s Smart to Have Just One Credit Card
Lifehacker / 12h
While there is no magic number of credit cards to hold in your name, I’ve repeatedly recommended trying to balance at least two or three of them to give your personal finances a boost. The advice to juggle multiple credit cards won’t work for everyone, though—after all, using a credit card comes with inherent risk—and… Read more...


publicdomainreview: The original Dr Seuss: a children’s book...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
publicdomainreview : The original Dr Seuss: a children’s book from 1838 which only uses words with one syllable: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/nursery-lessons-in-words-of-one-syllable-1838


Chase Is Back With Best-Ever 90,000 Point Offers For No Annual Fee Ink Cash And Ink Business Unlimited
View from the Wing / 12h
Chase’s no annual fee Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and Ink Business Cash® Credit Card are back with their best-ever initial bonus offer. Both cards are offering $900 after spending $6,000 on purchases within 3 months of account opening. These are stellar cards. Chase points are immensely valuable. And seeing such big offers is highly unusual on no annual fee cards. This is something to jum


GIMP Adds New Gradient Options as It Prepares for 3.0 Release
How-To Geek / 12h
The latest GIMP release (version 2.10.36) introduces a fun new gradient tool and support for additional palette formats. More notably, this might be "the next to last release in the 2.10 branch," meaning that the delayed GIMP 3.0 launch should occur relatively soon. Even if you're uninterested in today's