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Andaz Miami Beach Opening March 2025, Now Accepting Reservations
200+One Mile at a Time / 27min
In 2022, we learned about plans for an Andaz property in Miami Beach, in the form of an existing Hyatt property being renovated and rebranded. There’s now a major update, as the hotel has started accepting reservations for stays as of March 2025. The Confidante Miami Beach becoming an Andaz The Confidante Miami Beach used to belong to The Unbound Collection, which is Hyatt’s brand for independent
Rosetta Stone turns language barriers into open doorways. Save 62% on a lifetime pass.
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Unlock lessons in 25 languages when you get a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription for $148.97 (reg. $399). Buy it for yourself or a friend while it's 62% off at the Mashable Shop. Opens in a new window Credit: Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $148.97 at the Mashable Shop $399.00 Save $250.03 How do you find a gift for someone who wants the world? Wanderlus
The PlayStation Black Friday deals are headlined by 30% off PS Plus and the one deal we've always wanted - a massive 40% off PSVR 2
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
PlayStation has officially announced its Black Friday 2024 sales, deals, and discounts They begin tomorrow (November 22) and end on Cyber Monday There will be big discounts for PSVR 2, DualSense controllers, PS Plus, and more PlayStation's official Black Friday sales are starting soon, and it's arguably the company's best yet especially if you're in the market for a certain VR headset. Announced
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream "select" games they own via Cloud Gaming, including titles not on Game Pass
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Microsoft has finally released its "Stream your own game" feature on Xbox for Game Pass Ultimate for members This will allow Ultimate subscribers to stream select games on the cloud The feature was announced back in 2019 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now play "select" games they own via cloud streaming Microsoft announced this feature in 2019 and was initially supposed to launch alongside X
Amazon Black Friday deals include the Fire Max 11 tablet for a record low of $140
Engadget / 14min
The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet is on sale for just $140 , which is a record low price. This early Black Friday deal brings the price down from $230, which is a savings of nearly 40 percent. That’s a whole lot of tablet for not so much money. This is a fairly recent entry into Amazon’s library of tablets, having just been released last year . The Fire Max 11 boasts a large 11-inch LCD screen, a sli
Rate your favorite smart home gear for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card
Mashable / 24min
Take the smart home survey . Here at Mashable, we’re always trying out the latest tech products to help our readers determine whether or not they’re worth it. But now, we want to hear from you about the products you use and love. In our first edition of our Readers’ Choice Awards, we’re asking Mashable readers about the smart home devices you use in your home and daily life. So, take a few minute
Amazon has slashed the price of the Echo Dot in its Black Friday sale
Mashable / 24min
SAVE $27: As of Nov. 21, Amazon's Echo Dot is on sale for $22.99 for Black Friday. This is 54% off its list price of $49.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot $22.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $27.00 Black Friday is a great time to invest in high-quality tech you've had your eye on over the course of the year. Amazon is already offering some great discounts on tech for the first day
The latest Kindle has never been cheaper for Black Friday
Mashable / 24min
SAVE $20: As of Nov. 21, Amazon's 2024 Kindle is down to $89.99 for Black Friday. This is 18% off its list price of $109.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 2024 Amazon Kindle (16GB) $89.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $20.00 Amazon's Black Friday sale has officially kicked off, and there's a wealth of items to look through. Especially in the world of tech, there are quite a few early discounts th
Space camera films footage of giant Starship rocket launching to space
Mashable / 24min
You know you live in the space age when solar storms knock out farmers' GPS-reliant tractors and a camera in Earth's lofty orbit films a rocket launching through the atmosphere. This camera attached to the International Space Station — the SpaceTV-1 instrument operated by the Earth-monitoring company Sen — captured the launch of SpaceX's colossal Starship rocket on Nov. 19, the nearly 400-foot-ta
How to watch Steelers vs. Browns online for free
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Thursday Night Football returns with Week 12 action, which kicks off with an AFC north showdown between the two teams at opposite ends of the division. The Steelers are 8-2 and the Browns are 2-8. The Steelers are coming off a close win over the Baltimore Ravens and have won five straight gam
The Nix Mini 3 sensor instantly identifies any color to make DIY dreams come true
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Use the Nix Mini 3 pocket color sensor to scan and color match almost any surface, now $79.99 (reg. $97). Opens in a new window Credit: Nix Sensor Nix Mini 3: The #1 Color-Matching Sensor for Designers, Contractors, Architects, & Homeowners $79.99 $97.00 Save $17.01 It's so fun throwing lights on the walls, hanging garlands, and just going wild decorating for the holidays. But then the sea
You can now use Chat-GPT and AI to help you land a job
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Apply to 150 jobs a day with a LazyApply Lifetime License , now $67.99 (reg. $149) at the Mashable Shop. Opens in a new window Credit: LazyApply LazyApply Job Application Basic: Lifetime License $67.99 at the Mashable Shop $149.00 Save $81.01 Gone are the days when we went out and pounded the pavement with a paper resume and a dream. Now, robots run the show. Or, more accurately, AI tools.
AirTags are old news now that this tiny smart tracker is on the market
Mashable / 24min
TL;DR: Replace your bulky AirTags with a razor-thin KeySmart® SmartCard , a credit card-sized Bluetooth tracker that's on sale for just $34.99 (reg. $39.99) + free shipping at the Mashable Shop. Opens in a new window Credit: KeySmart KeySmart SmartCard - Works with Apple Find My Network $34.99 at the Mashable Shop $39.99 Save $5.00 Free shipping What do you get for the person who has everything b
The Beats Studio Buds just got their biggest discount of the year in Amazons Black Friday sale
Mashable / 24min
SAVE $69 : As of Nov. 21, the Beats Studio Buds are reduced to $79.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 47% on list price for Black Friday. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds $79.99 at Amazon $149.95 Save $69.96 Beats are some of the best headphones and earbuds on the market. Famed for their punchy bass and quality sound, there really are few names as reliable. And now that Amazon'
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is reduced to its lowest-ever price in Amazons Black Friday event
Mashable / 24min
SAVE $50 : As of Nov. 21, the Garmin Forerunner 165 is on sale at Amazon for $199.99. That's a saving of 20% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 165 $199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50.00 If you're looking for a new smartwatch to take your run tracking to the next level, you'll soon discover the market is pretty saturated with some great options. One of the major
Amazons new Echo Show has a massive, 21-inch display
Mashable / 24min
While we wait for Apple to launch its smart home display, Amazon is already delivering the goods. On Wednesday, the company launched two new versions of its Echo Show smart display, one with a 15-inch, and the other with a 21-inch, display. Just like the previous Echo Shows, these are smart, Alexa-enabled devices which can display your photos, the weather, a calendar, and the latest news. Flatter
Amazon has dropped the Apple MacBook Air to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
Mashable / 24min
SAVE OVER $250 : The MacBook Air 2024 (13-inch and 15-inch) has been discounted in Amazon's Black Friday sale. The best Black Friday deals on the Apple MacBook Air 2024 Best 13-inch deal Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-Inch $849 (Save $250) Best 15-inch deal Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch $1234 (Save $250) Amazon's Black Friday event has officially kicked off, promising a whole week of impressive deals
Four ways to protect your art from AI
MIT Technology Review / 28min
MIT Technology Review ’s How To series helps you get things done. Since the start of the generative AI boom, artists have been worried about losing their livelihoods to AI tools. There have been plenty of examples of companies’ replacing human labor with computer programs. Most recently, Coca-Cola sparked controversy by creating a new Christmas ad with generative AI. Artists and writers have laun
The AI Reporter That Took My Old Job Just Got Fired
Wired / 44min
A local newspaper in Hawaii experimented with AI-generated presenters to engage and boost its readership. After two months, the bots have been shelved.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for November 21 (#529)
How-To Geek / 44min
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Black Friday deals bring the Echo Buds down to only $25
Engadget / 46min
Our choice for best budget open design earbuds is currently discounted for Black Friday . Right now, you can pick up the Amazon Echo Buds for just $25, down from $50 — an all-time low price that makes an affordable option that much more accessible. Amazon released its most recent generation of Echo Buds in 2023 and impressed us with its level of quality for an open earbud option. The semi-in-ear
Department of Justice confirms that it wants Google to sell off Chrome
Engadget / 53min
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has released a 23-page document calling for the breakup of Google, including a sale of the Chrome web browser and restrictions on Android, confirming previous reports . Selling Chrome "will permanently stop Google’s control of this critical search access point and allow rival search engines the ability to access the browser that for many users is a gateway to th
The iRobot Roomba Vac 2 has dropped to its lowest-ever price in Amazons Black Friday sale
Mashable / 55min
SAVE $150 : As of Nov. 21, the iRobot Roomba Vac 2 is on sale at Amazon for $249.99. That's a 38% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Vac 2 $249.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $150.00 If a robot vacuum is on your wishlist, you'll know all about Roomba . One of the top robot vacuum manufacturers on the market, these devices are a great way to cut down your chore
Get the Fire TV Stick 4K at its lowest-ever price in Amazons Black Friday sale
Mashable / 55min
SAVE $28: As of Nov. 21, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K is on sale at Amazon for $21.99. That's a saving of 56% on list price for Black Friday, and the lowest it has ever been priced. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $21.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $28.00 The big day may not be here yet, but Amazon has arrived. The online retailer has launched its long-awaited Black Friday even
Get Apple AirPods Pro 2 for under $190 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale
Mashable / 55min
SAVE $60 : As of Nov. 21, Apple AirPods Pro 2 are available for $189 at Amazon. That’s a Black Friday 24% discount off their usual price of $249. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $189.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save $60.00 Your playlist deserves better, and so do your ears. Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro are on sale for $189 during Amazon’s Black Friday event. That’s $60 o
Mini crossword answers for November 21
Mashable / 55min
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium , the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers y
Save $50 on Apple AirPods Max in Amazon’s Black Friday sale
Mashable / 55min
SAVE $50 : As of Nov. 21, Apple AirPods Max are available for $499.99 at Amazon. That’s a 9% Black Friday discount off their usual price of $549. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Airpods Max $499.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $50.00 Apple Airpods Max are one of the best sets of headphones on the market, and their standard pricing reflects that. As part of Amazon’s Black Friday deals , Apple’
The Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
Mashable / 55min
SAVE $70 : As of Nov. 21, the Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) is on sale for $359 at Amazon. That’s 16% off its usual price of $429 for Black Friday . Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359.00 at Amazon $429.00 Save $70.00 Apple Watch fans, your Black Friday wishlist just got a little more affordable. The Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) is now available for
Grab the 10th Gen Apple iPad for $279 in Amazons Black Friday sale
Mashable / 55min
SAVE $70 : As of Nov. 21, the 10th Gen Apple iPad is available for $279 at Amazon . That’s a 20% Black Friday discount off its usual price of $349. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th Gen) $279.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $70.00 Amazon's Black Friday sale has officially kicked off, and Apple enthusiasts are in for a treat. The 10th-generation iPad is now available for $279 at Amazo
A pragmatic approach to generative AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 58min
Eighteen months into the generative AI boom, some may wonder if the shine is wearing off. In April, Axios called gen AI a “solution in search of a problem.” A month later, a Gartner survey across the U.S., U.K. and Germany found that about half of all respondents expressed difficulty assessing AI’s organizational value despite generative solutions being the No. 1 form of deployment. Meanwhile, Ap
The Echo Show 8 drops to a record low of $80 in this Amazon Black Friday deal
Engadget / 1h
Black Friday has arrived, which means Amazon’s smart displays are back on sale and significantly discounted. To start, the Echo Show 8 is $70 off its regular $150 price. That’s the cheapest Amazon has sold the Show 8 for since the company’s Prime Day sales event in July when the device hit a record low price. Amazon has also discounted the more affordable Echo Show 5 . Right now, it’s on sale for
Hurdle hints and answers for November 21
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 21
Mashable / 1h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYTs The Mini crossword answers, hints for November 21, 2024
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
The new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is $30 off for Black Friday
Engadget / 1h
Amazon only rolled out the 2024 Kindle Paperwhite last month, but it’s already discounted for Black Friday . The new ereader — which has faster page turns, a bigger and better screen and longer battery life — is marked down to $130 ($30 off). That’s its first discount on one of our picks for best ereader since launch. The sixth-generation Paperwhite has a seven-inch screen, noticeably bigger than
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are back on sale for $229 for Black Friday
Engadget / 2h
It's been over a year since Bose released its QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds but we would argue they're still the best noise-canceling earbuds on the market. Now, for Black Friday, they're also back down to their best price, dropping to $229 from $299. We gave the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds a 88 in our review thanks to features like — you guessed it — amazing active noise cance
A Man on the Inside review: Ted Danson and Mike Schur reunite for sweet sitcom gold
Mashable / 2h
If you had to sum up the driving force behind any Mike Schur show in one word, it's "community." Whether they're set in the workplace (like The Office , Parks and Recreation , or Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) or in the afterlife (like The Good Place ), the shows Schur has created or co-created always center on ensembles who grow from mere acquaintances into the fastest of friends. A constant within that t
Lighthouse, an analytics provider for the hospitality sector, lights up with $370M at a $1B valuation
TechCrunch / 2h
We have yet another sign of the boom in the travel industry: a major fundraise by one of the B2B startups serving the space. Lighthouse, a data analytics platform for hotels and others in the hospitality industry, has closed a Series C round of $370 million. The KKR-led round catapults Lighthouse to a valuation of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon's Echo Dot drops to only $23 for Black Friday
Engadget / 2h
Yes, Black Friday is basically here and, though we're not sure where this year went, all the sales are softening the blow. Amazon, sure to be the home of a lot of shopping this year, has already marked down some of its most wanted products. Included in the sales is our choice for best smart speaker under $50 , the fifth generation Amazon Echo Dot . Right now, you can pick up the speaker for just
Why VMWare's legacy strengths no longer justify its modern complexities
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
While VMware has long been a cornerstone in IT infrastructure , it’s increasingly clear that it comes with several challenges we can’t afford to overlook. Let’s start with the financial implications. VMware’s licensing costs and subscription fees are significant, to say the least, and the complexity of its licensing structure doesn’t help. It often feels like navigating a maze to find the right p
Sell Chrome to end search monopoly, Google told
200+BBC News / 4h
The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.
Diagrams so easy, it’s like magic: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Visio 2024 for £63
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime device license for Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for £63.21 (reg. £458.43) and make pro-level diagrams in a snap . Need a way to make sense of your ideas and share them with others? Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 is here to make your colleagues jealous the next time you give a presentation, and it can help visualise everything from flowcharts to floor plans . It’s the
Google Selling Chrome Won’t Be Enough to End Its Search Monopoly
49Wired / 6h
Despite shared concerns about Google’s power, critics of the company and former executives express little agreement on what, if anything, can really be done to increase competition.
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 21
Mashable / 6h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
DOJ: Google must sell Chrome to end monopoly
TechCrunch / 6h
The United States Department of Justice argued Wednesday that Google should divest its Chrome browser as part of a remedy to break up the company’s illegal monopoly in online search, according to a filing with the U.S District Court of the District of Columbia. Google would not be allowed to re-enter the search market for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
WhatsApp will finally let you unsubscribe from business marketing spam
TechCrunch / 6h
WhatsApp Business has grown to over 200 million monthly users over the past few years. That means there are tons of businesses sending messages to users — and some of these messages could be considered as spam. For customers, the only option was to either let them send messages and offers, or block the business account […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OneCell Diagnostics bags $16M to help limit cancer reoccurrence using AI
TechCrunch / 6h
OneCell Diagnostics has secured $16 million in a Series A round as it aims to limit cancer recurrence using AI advancements along with scientific ways. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Hyundai reveals the Ioniq 9, its biggest EV to date
TechCrunch / 6h
Hyundai revealed Wednesday the new Ioniq 9, an all-electric three-row SUV — and its largest EV to date — based on the Seven concept that we saw in 2021. (Look, nobody said car-naming protocol had to make sense.) The SUV, which made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will come to the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 21
Mashable / 7h
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 November 21's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjo
India’s Arzooo, once valued at $310M, sells in distressed deal
TechCrunch / 7h
Arzooo, an Indian startup that sought to bring “the best of e-commerce” to physical stores, has sold its assets in a distressed sale to Moksha Group. The deal comes after Arzooo engaged with several startups, including Bengaluru-headquartered Udaan, exploring potential merger opportunities, according to people familiar with the matter. Arzooo provided a digital bridge to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. Al
First look: Photos of Disney Treasure, Disney’s newest cruise ship
The Points Guy / 7h
Last night, Disney Cruise Line christened its newest ship, the 4,000-passenger Disney Treasure , at a glittering ceremony at Manhattan’s Pier 66, complete with a drone show and live performance by Jordin Sparks, singing the ship’s anthem. Today, TPG got a sneak preview of the ship and tried out its highly anticipated new spaces, including the Haunted Mansion Bar and Plaza de Coco restaurant. Disn
OpenAI accidentally deleted potential evidence in NY Times copyright lawsuit
22TechCrunch / 8h
Lawyers for The New York Times and Daily News, which are suing OpenAI for allegedly scraping their works to train its AI models without permission, say OpenAI engineers accidentally deleted data potentially relevant to the case. Earlier this fall, OpenAI agreed to provide two virtual machines so that counsel for The Times and Daily News […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
SpaceX Starships Will Bring Cybertrucks and Teslabots to Mars in 2026
Next Big Future / 8h
Elon Musk is confident of unmanned SpaceX Starships going to Mars in the 2026 launch window. The Starships will bring Teslabots and Cybertrucks to Mars as part of the payload. SpaceX will need to bring systems to make methane fuel and liquid oxygen out of the Mars atmosphere. It would be ideal to have the ... Read more
Google is giving Gemini AI a memory for your favorite things
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google is enhancing its AI tools' memory and artistic abilities, making users' experiences more personal and imaginative. The first upgrade enables the Gemini AI assistant to store and refer to details about you and what you like and dislike, much like the ChatGPT memory , for similar personal details. For more creative efforts, Android Authority has found code indicating that the note-taking ser
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 21
Mashable / 8h
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
Spinning fusion fuel for efficiency and Burn Tritium Ten Times More Efficiently
Next Big Future / 9h
Aligning the quantum property known as spin for fusion fuels could make it easier to generate electricity economically. Above – An artist’s interpretation of spin-aligned atoms during the process of fusion. (Illustration credit: Kyle Palmer / PPPL Communications Department) A different mix of fuels with enhanced properties could overcome some of the major barriers to ... Read more
Ultrafast plasmonics for all-optical switching and pulsed lasers
Next Big Future / 9h
Plasmonic structures exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, which are benefited by the localized and intensified light–matter interaction. There have been many recent advancements with ultrafast plasmonics. Ultrafast plasmonic properties are exploited in numerous applications, such as surface-enhanced Raman scattering spectroscopy, sensors, and optical feedback in lasers. In addition to
OORT Secures 3-Year Contract Extension with Githon Technology Following AI-Driven 40% Cost Reduction and 95% Customer Satisfaction
Next Big Future / 9h
OORT, a pioneer decentralized cloud computing platform for AI applications, today reported that its customized AI solution (OORT AI) has significantly improved Githon Technology’s customer service standards. The integration of OORT AI has seen Githon Technology (formerly Lenovo Image) cut its customer support cost by 40% while also increasing the customer satisfaction rate to 95%. ... Read more
Nvidia’s CEO defends his moat as AI labs change how they improve their AI models
TechCrunch / 9h
Nvidia raked in more than $19 billion in net income during the last quarter, the company reported on Wednesday, but that did little to assure investors that its rapid growth would continue. On its earnings call, analysts prodded CEO Jensen Huang about how Nvidia would fare if tech companies start using new methods to improve […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Embarrassed Teslas Drivers Buying Huge Numbers of Anti-Elon Bumper Stickers
52Futurism / 9h
Drag Race For longtime Tesla owners , Elon Musk's increasing rightwing crusading has made their electric cars into mortifying red flags — and now, a bunch are sticker-slapping back. As the climate change news site Heatmap reports , a Hawaii-based sticker maker is doing a booming business selling bumper stickers to Tesla owners who, as one of his wares advertises, got their EVs " before we knew [M
U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
In a landmark antitrust case, the government asked a judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser.
This Bluesky Tool Makes It Easy to Find Accounts You'll Want to Follow
LifeHacker / 9h
I may be more than mildly obsessed with Bluesky, the new-ish social media network that is taking the internet by storm, and serving as a safe haven for many former X users fleeing Elon Musk's increasingly unpleasant virtual cesspit (I may be editorializing a bit too much here). It's just that I haven't had this much fun using social media since, well, I first got into Twitter circa 2010. As I've
Black Friday AU: Save up to A$800 on Eureka robot vacuums
Mashable / 10h
Black Friday is nearly here (on November 29, to be precise), and the deals have already kicked off. Joining the bargain bonanza this week is Eureka Vacuums, with some fantastic deals for Aussie shoppers. If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade your cleaning routine with smart technology, now is the best time to do so all year. Eureka are offering significant discounts – up to 55% – on their Australian r
Nvidia Says Its Blackwell Chip Is Fine, Nothing to See Here
30Wired / 10h
Chip production delays and a rumored overheating issue haven’t slowed down Nvidia, which reported another quarter of blockbuster earnings and said Blackwells are now in the hands of Microsoft and OpenAI.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, November 21 (game #1032)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, November 21 (game #529)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, November 21 (game #263)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
People Are Getting Their Eyeballs Tattooed
Futurism / 10h
An unusual cosmetic surgery procedure that involves permanently changing the color of your eyes using tattoos soaring in popularity. As the Wall Street Journal reports , experts are warning that the procedure — called keratopigmentation, or corneal tattooing — could leave lasting damage. The procedure involves cutting a donut-like tunnel into the cornea of the eye. The surgeon then widens this tu
I Finally Found a Good Retro-Style Music Visualizer App
LifeHacker / 10h
Every once in a while a seemingly pointless computing question of mine becomes an obsession. This week, that question is, "Whatever happened to music visualizers? And can I still use one?" In the 2000s, one of the coolest things you could do on a computer was turn on some music, enable the visualizer—a kind of psychedelic-inspired animation that would react to the music—and space out. These days,
Add This Surprising ‘Palate Cleanser’ to Your Thanksgiving Spread
LifeHacker / 10h
I host a full Friendsgiving meal in early November because it’s truly heartwarming to bring my chosen family all together for a home cooked meal—but low-key. I also need to test side dishes to share with you all. This year, the most surprising dish I made wasn’t squash, or another spin on sweet potatoes, but a resurrection of summer fruit. I made a warm roasted tomato salad, and I think it may ha
AI can now create a replica of your personality
25MIT Technology Review / 11h
Imagine sitting down with an AI model for a spoken two-hour interview. A friendly voice guides you through a conversation that ranges from your childhood, your formative memories, and your career to your thoughts on immigration policy. Not long after, a virtual replica of you is able to embody your values and preferences with stunning accuracy. That’s now possible, according to a new paper from a
The magic of love: Hot Frosty cast talks acceptance and the holiday spirit
Mashable / 11h
Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan share how Hot Frosty blends humor, heart, and holiday magic. Hot Frosty is streaming now on Netflix.
Turkish Airlines Unveils New Lanvin Amenity Kits
30One Mile at a Time / 11h
Turkish Airlines offers a great business class experience , with the soft product being particularly good. Along those lines, there’s a noteworthy update, as the airline has just introduced new amenity kits. Turkish Airlines’ five Lanvin amenity kits Turkish Airlines has a new amenity kit collection, designed in collaboration with French luxury fashion house Lanvin. There are five different bags,
Meta AI smart glasses say bonjour, hola, and ciao to Europe and new languages
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Meta is doing its part to make 2025 the year of smart glasses by releasing the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses in several European countries. Soon, people in France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain will be able to buy the AI-powered wearables, and the Meta AI assistant will be able to communicate with users in Spanish, French, Italian, and English. "With Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta glasses, people have a hands-
Qubit that makes most errors obvious now available to customers
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
We're nearing the end of the year, and there are typically a flood of announcements regarding quantum computers around now, in part because some companies want to live up to promised schedules. Most of these involve evolutionary improvements on previous generations of hardware. But this year, we have something new: the first company to market with a new qubit technology. The technology is called
The NBA will air a Christmas Day game with Disney characters
Engadget / 11h
If you can’t get your kids to sit through one of the five NBA games airing on Christmas Day, tune into Disney+, ESPN+ or ESPN2 for a special Disney-fied version. ESPN announced that it will air a “Dunk the Halls” broadcast of the San Antonio Spurs versus the New York Knicks featuring animated Disney characters. The broadcast starts at 12PM eastern. If you just want to watch the game played by reg
Body Language Expert Says Trump Is Acting "Submissive" Around Musk
46Futurism / 11h
Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Musk A body language expert assessed Elon Musk and Donald Trump's behavior around each other and concluded that the future president is acting uncharacteristically deferential around his star-crossed friend . Former police officer Darren Stanton analyzed a video of the pair at Musk's latest flatlined SpaceX rocket launch for The Telegraph , establishing that "only oth
US Charges Gautam Adani With Fraud Over Bribery Scheme
400+NYT > Technology / 11h
Gautam Adani and his associates were accused of paying more than $250 million in bribes to obtain lucrative solar energy contracts.
YouTube Music Is Already Rolling Out Its Version of Spotify Wrapped
LifeHacker / 11h
Spotify might have pioneered the yearly streaming recap, but these days, every other service has its own version of "Wrapped." If you're a YouTube Music subscriber, for instance, not only do you have the option to check out a year-end summary of your listening habits, those stats are rolling out to select users now. While you might think December would be a better time to start recapping the past
You Might Want to Wait Until Next Year to Buy an iPhone
LifeHacker / 11h
Thinking about getting a new iPhone? You certainly have options: Apple's latest generation of smartphones, the iPhone 16 series , offers four different models, each with their own plusses and minuses. If you're not set on having the latest and greatest, you could consider last year's iPhone 15 , or even 2022's iPhone 14 . They're all great. However, there's one iPhone here that stands out from th
The Best Cloud Storage Service Already Started its Shocking Black Friday Deal: Save Up To $1,091
Gizmodo / 12h
If you're looking for affordable and secure cloud storage, the current offer at pCloud will interest you. Significant savings are available, especially on their lifetime plan.
Snowflake snaps up data management company Datavolo
91TechCrunch / 12h
Cloud giant Snowflake has agreed to acquire Datavolo, a data pipeline management company, for an undisclosed sum. Snowflake unveiled the deal at the close of the market bell on Wednesday, when it also announced its Q3 2025 earnings. The purchase hasn’t yet closed, and it’s subject to customary closing conditions, Snowflake noted in a release. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
8 ways to save money on Amazon orders
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are almost upon us, and if you’re anything like us, you likely already have a few items on your Amazon watch list. While the actual sales are yet to officially begin, we’re already seeing a smattering of price drops across various items on Amazon and other retailers (not
Dont Buy a Gaming Headset, Buy Headphones and a Mic
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're in the market for a new gaming headset, it's tempting to just buy whatever model is currently the most popular on Amazon. Before you drop your hard-earned cash, let me stop you right there. Allow me to suggest an alternative that's worth your attention.
Solar power magnate Gautam Adani and others indicted over alleged $250M bribery scheme
TechCrunch / 12h
Billionaire Gautam Adani and several executives at his company, the Indian conglomerate Adani Group, have been indicted over an alleged scheme to pay more than $250 million in bribes to Indian officials in exchange for contracts to a 12 gigawatt solar power project. The indictment, unsealed Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn, charges Adani, his […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Your Next Android Phone Upgrade Might Be Easier
How-To Geek / 12h
Switching from an old Android phone to a new one isn't a completely seamless process, especially when it comes to the data stored in apps. Thankfully, Google is trying to fix that.
People are importing their lame tweets to Bluesky
Mashable / 12h
No, babe, your posts on X are so funny! You should totally post whatever you tweeted four years ago on a new platform in 2024. Everyone is going to love that! A post from an unofficial "Bluesky Support" account says otherwise: "Stop importing your old tweets! they sucked the first time too!" Some Bluesky users are reading a lot into the mere idea of importing old tweets to a new platform, saying
As Bluesky surpasses 20 million users, beware the fake accounts
Mashable / 12h
Bluesky has been experiencing nonstop growth ever since election day. The alternative social media platform is starting to stand out above all of the others as users flee Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, due to changes at X as well as Musk's role in the incoming Trump administration. On Tuesday, Bluesky announced that it had hit 20 million users. It has also begun surpassing another big
‘PDF to Brainrot’ study tools are a strange iteration on a TikTok trend
TechCrunch / 12h
Several AI-based study tools are capitalizing on a “PDF to Brainrot” trend, which will read the text of a document you upload over “oddly satisfying” videos, like ASMR clips of mixing paint and cutting soap, or gameplay footage from Minecraft and Subway Surfers. Then students can listen to an automated voice read their textbooks to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
How to Adjust Your Equalizer Like a Pro
How-To Geek / 12h
If you think your music could benefit from some tweaks and adjustments, you might want to try out an equalizer. Equalization is a useful way to subtly adjust how your music sounds. But what is an equalizer? What are all those frequencies? Here's everything you need to know about equalizing.
Researchers Claim to Pinpoint Exact Date When Elon’s X Started Boosting the Right
100+Gizmodo / 12h
New research suggests that there was a very specific date when rightwing content began to be amplified.
SquareX Brings Industry’s First Browser Detection Response Solution to AISA Melbourne CyberCon 2024
Next Big Future / 12h
Palo Alto, California, 20th November 2024, CyberNewsWire
Nvidia’s Profit Doubles as A.I. Chip Sales Soar
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
The company, which dominates the market for chips used to build artificial intelligence, expects another big jump in the current quarter.
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