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Cloudflare CEO explains exactly what caused global outage
Mashable / 1h
A Cloudflare outage took out a large swathe of the internet on Tuesday , with users unable to access numerous sites and services such as X , ChatGPT , Spotify , YouTube , and Uber . The cybersecurity company has now published a blog post detailing exactly what happened. SEE ALSO: Why does the internet keep crashing so often? First Google Cloud, then AWS, now Cloudflare. Cloudflare co-founder and
Trump Administration Gives Three Mile Island Nuclear Project $1 Billion Loan
NYT > Technology / 1h
The Pennsylvania site, shorthand for the dangers of nuclear power after a 1979 meltdown, is set for revival under a deal to power Microsoft data centers.
CredShields Joins Forces with Checkmarx to Bring Smart Contract Security to Enterprise AppSec Programs
Next Big Future / 17min
Singapore, Singapore, 19th November 2025, CyberNewsWire
The new iPad Pro M5 is down to its best-ever price ahead of Black Friday — save over $70 at Amazon
Mashable / now
SAVE $73: As of Nov. 19, the iPad Pro M5 is on sale for $926 at Amazon. That's a 7% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple iPad Pro M5 $926 at Amazon $999 Save $73 There are some select products we always gravitate towards during major shopping events like Black Friday : TVs, big-ticket items like portable power stations , and anything Apple . Yep, when the sales hit we f
The Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 is at its lowest-ever price — save $370 ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / now
SAVE $370: As of Nov. 19, the Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 is on sale for $749.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 $749.99 at Amazon $1,199.99 Save $450 Black Friday deals are starting to ramp up, and even though the main event is still over a week away, you can already find all kinds of early deals on new tech . And
The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 electric cooler is a sweet upgrade from a standard cooler. Plus, it can recharge your phone.
Mashable / now
Anker Solix makes some of the best portable power stations . The brand consistently combines top-notch functions with thoughtful design, and they continue to get more compact and lightweight with each new model. Anker also offers some of the best value-to-features ratios throughout the lineup of portable power stations and smaller electronic charging devices . The brand also makes a lineup of ele
Gifting for a Potterhead? The Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Figure is $29 off right now at Amazon.
Mashable / now
SAVE $29: As of Nov. 19, the Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Figure is on sale for $40.99 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Figure $40.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $29.00 Amazon's Black Friday deals officially kick off on Nov. 19, but if you're a Lego fan, there's a lot of early deals for you to consider. Like this latest deal
Buy the new OnePlus 15 and get a free gift worth up to £269!
Latest from TechRadar / 24min
A new Prismatic Evolution Premium Figure Collection is dropping at multiple retailers from Nov. 19 — heres where to buy
Mashable / 30min
TL;DR: From Nov. 19, a new Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Premium Collection is dropping at major retailers. Here's where and when to buy. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Prismatic Evolutions Premium Collection Mega Evolution boosters and Phantasmal Flames is still going strong whilst single card prices are in freefall, but Black Friday is all about shifting older products. An
GPT-5 is here and your network needs to catch up
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
Enterprises racing to deploy GPT‑5 are discovering their legacy networks can’t keep pace with AI.
What exactly am I paying for? Redefining value in the age of AI
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
6 principles for firms to build trust in their AI approaches and drive new revenue.
I interviewed a woman who fell in love with ChatGPT — and I was surprised by what she told me
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Mimi says her ChatGPT companion helped her heal and reconnect with life. But her story raises urgent questions about loneliness, technology, and what care really means.
On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet
66BBC News / 3h
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling
TechCrunch / 4h
TikTok is adding new digital wellbeing tools like an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges for using the app within limits
Cloudflare outage was not caused by a cyber attack
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Engadget / 4h
Cloudflare wrongly suspected that the widespread outage that took numerous websites offline on November 18 was caused by a DDoS attack, the company’s CEO has admitted. In his blog post that breaks down what happened, however, Matthew Prince explained that after realizing their mistake, his team was able to fix the issue. “The issue was not caused, directly or indirectly, by a cyber attack or mali
These 5 Black Friday robot vacuum deals prove you don't need to spend top dollar for automated cleaning
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Amazon’s Black Friday sale has seen some premium robot vacuum cleaners drop to their lowest prices yet, including top models from Ecovacs, Roborock and Dreame.
TikTok wants to help you spot AI on the platform, filter it out
Mashable / 4h
Social media users seem to be getting sick and tired of AI-generated content on their favorite platforms. And the backlash against AI-created content, or "AI slop" as it's often referred to, is growing. The big social media platforms appear to have noticed this anti-AI sentiment. Last month, for example, Pinterest launched a new feature that completely filters out AI content if users choose to do
TikTok debuts affirmation journal, soothing sounds
Mashable / 4h
Ready to start the day with intention or wind down for the evening? TikTok wants to be your go-to platform, no matter the time of day. The video platform just announced new well-being features , including an "affirmation" journal for intention-setting , exercises for mindful breathing , and "soothing" sound generator that plays rain, waves, and white noise. The journal has 120 downloadable or sha
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on November 19
Mashable / 4h
You might not believe it, but there’s still a trace of moonlight tonight. It’s only the faintest sliver, so your chances of spotting anything on the surface are slim to none. What is today’s moon phase? As of Wednesday, Nov. 19, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 1% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . There isn’t enough of the moon lit tonight to
Emm raises $9M seed to create one of the world’s first ‘smart’ menstrual cups
TechCrunch / 4h
On Wednesday, Emm, based in the UK, announced a $9 million seed (£6.8 million) round led by Lunar Ventures as it prepares to officially launch the smart menstrual cup in 2026.
Europe’s Chip Dreams Confront Business Realities
NYT > Technology / 4h
European chipmakers need TSMC’s help to grow their own semiconductor supply chain, but the chip giant’s Taiwanese suppliers find Europe a tough place to do business.
In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research
NYT > Technology / 4h
Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research.
TikTok now has an in-app 'affirmation journal' and sound machine
Engadget / 4h
TikTok is replacing its screen time management page with a Time and Well-being space, which also comes with new wellness features. You can now find an affirmation journal, where you can set your intentions for the day using the 120-plus cards the app provides. You can, say, choose the “grace” card that reminds you to be free of the expectation of others. The card is downloadable on your device, a
TikTok will let users tone down the amount of AI content in their feed
Engadget / 4h
TikTok is the latest social platform to hand users more control over the amount of AI-generated content they see. The app is experimenting with a new setting that will allow users to request to "see less" AI in their "For You" feed. The new toggle will be available in “the coming weeks” in the app's " manage topics " section that lets people personalize the types of videos more likely to appear i
TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see
TechCrunch / 4h
With the new AI-generated content control, users who want to see less of this sort of content can dial things down, while those who enjoy it can choose to see more of it.
The Ninja Café Luxe espresso machine drops to an all time Aussie low for Black Friday – grab one now from AU$629
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Ninja Luxe Café Premier espresso machine caused quite the stir when it launched in Australia – it's now available for its lowest price yet in the Black Friday sales.
How much cyber security do I need in 2025?
Mashable / 5h
Every computer needs some form of antivirus protection. It’s an undeniable fact. For the perpetually online Australian, the reality of cyber threats is more immediate than ever. We’ve spent years warning our audience of this, but It's no longer enough to rely on basic, single-layer antivirus protection. As our lives become increasingly intertwined with the internet, from online banking and shoppi
Black Friday deals in Australia are now live – I've found the 100+ best offers on phones, laptops, TVs, appliances and more
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Black Friday 2025 is on November 28, but several retailers have kicked off their official sales. We've got handpicked and highly recommended tech deals right here to make shopping easier.
NYT Pips hints, answers for November 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you like racing. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a good leader. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hi
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're spiritual. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a designer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hi
Hurdle hints and answers for November 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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
These Black Friday Lego flower deals include my favorite model – save up to 34%
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I’m a huge fan of Lego’s Botanicals sets for adults – and all the best sets I own are receiving massive Black Friday discounts.
Samsung's wearables are up to 40% off for Black Friday on the official AU store — save big on smart watches, earbuds and smart rings
200+Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Build your ultimate Samsung ecosystem for less, thanks to some exceptional wearables deals this Black Friday.
This ridiculously low price made me do a double-take - snag the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless for just $19.99 during Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Save 75% on the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless gaming mouse during Black Friday sales.
The all-electric Jeep Recon is finally here
26TechCrunch / 7h
The Jeep Recon, an all-electric SUV with an estimated 250 miles of range, is here, and I couldn’t be more surprised. Here’s why. Three years ago, Jeep unveiled how it was reshaping its portfolio with the launch of three EVs — two of which were bound for the North American market by 2024. The all-electric […]
Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.
34NYT > Technology / 7h
A tribally owned network of chargers will soon be complete, connecting reservations and bridging a gap in the Midwest.
Trump Lovingly Pats Elon Musk on Stomach During Dinner at White House
66Gizmodo / 8h
The billionaire seems to be back in Trump's good graces.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has some of the best multiplayer and zombies in the series, but also one of the worst campaigns
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has fantastic multiplayer and zombies, but its co-op campaign is lacking.
How TikTok Helped Meta Land an Antitrust Victory
NYT > Technology / 8h
Silicon Valley has increasingly pointed at rapid digital changes to blunt government efforts to rein in its power.
This is one benchmark you won't want to top - devious ransomware will test your system to see how easy it is to hack
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Kraken ransomware benchmarks infected systems before choosing full or partial encryption, targeting virtual machines, databases, and network shares globally.
San Francisco now has two driverless car options
Mashable / 9h
Waymo has some competition in San Francisco — Amazon-owned Zoox just launched in the City by the Bay. Zoox, known for its toaster-shaped, carriage-style vehicles that lack steering wheels, launched its Zoox Explorers program today . Explorers is an early initiative that allows riders to try Zoox for free, with the company hoping to elicit feedback on the experience. Riders are required to downloa
The all-electric Jeep Recon gets official specs and launch price
Engadget / 9h
Jeep says that the all-electric 2026 Jeep Recon will finally begin production "early next year." This comes three years after the model's original announcement amid multiple delayed starts. Built on a dedicated EV architecture, the Recon will deliver 650 horsepower and 620 ft-lb of torque. Its 100kWh battery pack will have an estimated 250 miles of range on a full charge and accelerate from 0-60
Apes Were Kissing Millions of Years Before Humans, Study Suggests
Gizmodo / 9h
Smooching might be a familiar behavior, but it's more mysterious than you would probably imagine.
Trump DOE gives Microsoft partner $1B loan to restart Three Mile Island reactor
34TechCrunch / 9h
Constellation Energy will use the loan to refurbish a reactor it idled in 2019. Microsoft has agreed to buy the power once the facility reopens in 2028.
European tech gets political
TechCrunch / 9h
Taking a page from Big Tech, legacy industries, and their U.S. peers, European tech companies are increasingly learning to lobby for themselves.
It’s official – the iPhone 17 gets a big Wi-Fi boost from Apple’s new chip, but the Pixel 10 Pro still beats it
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The iPhone 17 range’s N1 chip has brought fantastic Wi-Fi speed improvements to the device, a new report claims.
Level up your setup with the 45-inch LG Ultragear gaming monitor for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $800: As of Nov. 18, get the LG 45-inch Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor for $899.99, down from its usual price of $1,699.99. That's a discount of 47% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon LG 45-inch Ultragear OLED curved gaming monitor $899.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $800 Looking for an easy way to make your favorite video games pop? A new monitor will
Walmart has the 55-inch LG Class B4 Series OLED 4K TV on sale for under $700
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $401.99: The 55-inch LG Class B4 Series OLED 4K TV is on sale at Walmart for $698, down from the normal price of $1,099.99. That's a 37% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: LG 55-inch LG Class B4 Series OLED 4K TV $698 at Walmart $1,099.99 Save $401.99 Now that it's dark by 4 p.m. and we're all ready for bed at 5 p.m., we're spending those remaining evening hours streaming our comfort TV
GOP overhaul of broadband permit laws: Cities hate it, cable companies love it
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Congressional Republicans angered local government leaders with a plan for what local groups call an “unprecedented federal intrusion” into how municipalities issue permits for construction of broadband networks. The Republican plan drew rave reviews from cable lobby groups, however. A House subcommittee moved ahead with the plan today despite the opposition from local leaders and criticism from
Faced with naked man, DoorDasher demands police action; they arrest her for illegal surveillance
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Last month, a DoorDash driver in upstate New York delivered an item to a local house in Oswego—only to find the front door open and a man apparently unconscious or asleep on a couch in the front room. The man was also quite naked, with pants and underwear around his ankles, and he was fully visible from the porch. The DoorDasher was a 23-year-old woman named Olivia Henderson, and she felt like th
Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business
50BBC News / 10h
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children's song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
Grab lifetime AdGuard family protection for under $20
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: AdGuard’s Family Plan gives you lifetime, device-wide protection from ads, trackers, and malicious sites for just $18.97 (reg. $169.99) with code FAMPLAN. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $18.97 $169.99 Save $151.02 If you’ve ever tried to troubleshoot constant pop-ups, frozen web pages, or those suspicious “Download Now” boxes that definitel
Streamline your AI stack with one platform and lifetime access for $75
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: If you’re tired of switching between different AI apps, the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan gives you a single lifetime workspace powered by all the industry-leading models for just $74.97 (reg. $540). Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription $74.97 $540 Save $465.03 If you’ve ever tried to keep up with all the different AI platforms, you kno
Even your smart photo frames aren't safe from hackers now - experts flag popular Android product is at risk, so here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Security researchers warn Uhale digital frames download malware at boot, exposing users to botnets, rooted vulnerabilities, and the theft of personal data.
I tested Gemini 3, ChatGPT 5.1, and Claude Sonnet 4.5 – and Gemini crushed it in a real coding task
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
We asked the all-new Gemini 3 Pro, ChatGPT, and Claude to Vibe Code our dream game – only one came close to succeeding.
Meta’s Victory Opens the Way for Silicon Valley to Go Deal Shopping
NYT > Technology / 10h
To avoid regulatory scrutiny, big tech companies had steered clear of buying start-ups outright. Meta’s antitrust win may change that thinking.
Goodbye, ‘Halo Infinite’ (2021-2025)
Gizmodo / 10h
Despite the odds being stacked against it and a rough launch, 'Halo Infinite' grew into its own good thing over time.
Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death
26BBC News / 11h
Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.
You May Have to Move to Minnesota to Escape the Data Center Epidemic
Gizmodo / 11h
The Gopher State is one place where server farms face some regulatory hurdles.
I ran a group test of 8 cordless vacuums – this is the vac that performed best against pet hair
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you're overwhelmed with pet fuzz, this is the vacuum for you.
5 things that annoy me about iPhones
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I love my iPhone, but there are certain aspects of its hardware and software that I'm not so keen on.
Arduino's new DIY electronics starter kit has an UNO R4 board
How-To Geek / 11h
Arduino boards are a popular choice for DIY electronics, but it's not always clear how to get started with building projects and programming. There's now one more solution to that problem: a new starter kit built around the UNO R4 Wi-Fi board.
Former DOJ Official: Trump’s Crypto Pardon Is Unprecedented Corruption
74Gizmodo / 11h
A report from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) indicates that Binance is still involved with the processing of illicit money.
Tesla receives ride-hailing permit in Arizona in last required step to launch robotaxi service
TechCrunch / 11h
The permit is the final regulatory step to launch a robotaxi service in Arizona, a state that has become a hub of autonomous vehicle technology testing and development.
No-Notice Devaluation: United Increases Close-In Saver Awards by 33% — Now 20,000 Miles
View from the Wing / 11h
United has raised the price of close-in saver awards without warning. Routes that were 15,000 miles just days ago now price at 20,000 miles, a one-third increase that applies only within two weeks of travel and isn’t tied to cash fares. Continue reading ...
Why does the internet keep crashing so often? First Google Cloud, then AWS, now Cloudflare.
Mashable / 11h
Cloudflare suffered a major outage on Nov. 18, and it took many major platforms down with it. OpenAI, Spotify, X, and Canva were among just some of the websites and services that went down Tuesday morning. Feel like you're experiencing deja vu? Well, you're not. The recent Cloudflare outage is not to be confused with the recent Microsoft Azure outage , which resulted in Xbox, Minecraft, and other
Federal judge rules against FTC in Meta antitrust case
Mashable / 11h
Meta has emerged victorious in its years-long legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission, which accused the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly over social networking. In an opinion released Tuesday , Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled that the FTC failed to prove its case. The agency first filed the lawsuit five years ago , arguing that Meta's o
CDC data confirms US is 2 months away from losing measles elimination status
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Federal health officials have linked two massive US measles outbreaks, confirming that the country is about two months away from losing its measles elimination status, according to a report by The New York Times . The Times obtained a recording of a call during which officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed to state health departments that the ongoing measles outbre
Meta wins monopoly trial, convinces judge that social networking is dead
26Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After years of pushback from the Federal Trade Commission over Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta has defeated the FTC’s monopoly claims. In a Tuesday ruling , US District Judge James Boasberg said the FTC failed to show that Meta has a monopoly in a market dubbed “personal social networking.” In that narrowly defined market, the FTC unsuccessfully argued, Meta supposedly faces o
You can now use your World of Hyatt points at this beautiful, new adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Cancun
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Hyatt just opened a brand-new all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, offering a warm-weather, adults-only escape just in time for the holiday travel season . Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa opened its doors in Cancun's famous Hotel Zone this month. With 487 rooms and suites — complete with views of the ocean, lagoon or garden — this new beachfront resort is home to six different pools, sever
Why the New ‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer Has That Big ‘Spoiler’ in It
Gizmodo / 11h
Author and producer Andy Weir talks about revealing Ryan Gosling's co-star in the new film.
Cloudflare's outage took down half the internet, but this open-source app saved my homelab
How-To Geek / 11h
Self-hosting and homelabbing can be a great way to save money on subscriptions and reduce how much you depend on big tech companies for your essential services.
I use this AI tool to read anything out loud for free
How-To Geek / 11h
You don't need to pay to have something read out loud to you. The free tier of ChatGPT can read any text aloud in an impressively natural way. You can do it on your phone or desktop, and you're not limited to how long the text can be.
Never mind SanDisk’s tiny SSD: here are five even smaller USB flash drives you can plug into your MacBook Pro and forget
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
These tiny USB Flash Drives can be plugged in your MacBook Pro laptop and forgotten about.
Polestar EVs can power your home in California
Engadget / 11h
EV maker Polestar has announced that it's bringing bi-directional charging — the ability for an electric car to be tapped as a battery for your home or the grid — to Polestar 3 owners who live in California. The feature is one of several ways EV owners can save money with their electric car, by either using less energy overall, or receiving credits for providing their excess power to the grid. Po
The Google Sans Flex typeface is now available to download
Engadget / 12h
Typography nerds and Android fans, rejoice: You can now download an official version of “the next generation of Google’s brand typeface.” The company has released the Google Sans Flex font to the public for free. The variable sans-serif font is part of Google's Material 3 design language , which arrived in 2023. 9to5Google notes that it's since been integrated into many of the company's products,
Speakers are ugly. This 'hidden' speaker is $80 off for Black Friday
How-To Geek / 12h
Large speakers, to put it bluntly, are a pain. They're difficult to find just the right place for, and it's even worse if you are in a small space. Smart speakers can be a decent solution, but their designs may not be to everyone's tastes. Sure, a black or white speaker is the norm, but it can still look bad sitting on a shelf, especially if your decor is set up in a way that's less tech-focused.
Astronomer Explores Possibility of Launching Bad People Into Sun
Futurism / 12h
We are not advocates of executing people in cruel and unusual ways here on Futurism , but we have to admit we are intrigued by this astronomer’s proposal of launching bad people into the Sun . Of course, as the associate professor of astronomy at Monash University Michael JI Brown explains: the concept “sounds easy enough,” but “may be harder than you think.” And the reasons why are fascinating —
Hugging Face CEO says we’re in an ‘LLM bubble,’ not an AI bubble
57TechCrunch / 12h
Hugging Face co-founder and CEO Clem Delangue says all the attention is on LLMs, but smaller, specialized models will make sense in many use cases going forward.
Megabonk has withdrawn from The Game Awards
Engadget / 12h
Nominees for The Game Awards were released yesterday, and there's a whole lot of indie excellence on display. However, one notable contender among them has decided to withdraw from contention. The fabulously titled Megabonk received a nod for the Best Debut Indie Game category. However, the project creator, who currently goes by vedinad, announced on X today that they were withdrawing. "I've made
3I/Atlas Upcoming HiRise Images and Coronal Mass Ejection Impact
Next Big Future / 12h
Tomorrow NASA finally shows their HiRise, triple current best resolution images. In ~4 days a CME (sun coronal mass ejection) is expected to slam into a now very active 3I/Atlas — potential for spectacular tail disconnection event or brightening. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb explains how Tianwen-1’s high-resolution Mars-orbit imagery has refined the comet’s path with ... Read more
DJI’s New Action Camera Makes It Even Harder for GoPro to Catch Up
Gizmodo / 12h
The Osmo Action 6 brings the action cam closer to the typical vlogging camera.
GitHub is down right now, it's not just you
How-To Geek / 12h
GitHub is the world's biggest software development platform and code repository, and right now it's having some problems. Even though the GitHub site and most web functions are working as intended, Git operations are failing for many people.
12,000-Year-Old Artifact Depicts a Goose Having Sex With a Woman
37Gizmodo / 12h
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the oldest known figurine representing human-animal, uh, interactions.
Tech giants pour billions into Anthropic as circular AI investments roll on
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On Tuesday, Microsoft and Nvidia announced plans to invest in Anthropic under a new partnership that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft’s cloud services. Nvidia will commit up to $10 billion to Anthropic and Microsoft up to $5 billion, with both companies investing in Anthropic’s next funding round. The deal brings together two companies that have backed OpenAI
"No one wants this" - Microsoft exec hit with barrage of abuse after celebrating Windows evolution to become an "agentic OS"
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft’s agentic Windows OS announcement triggered online backlash as users worry AI tools and cloud features may disrupt workflows.
Judge rules Meta doesn't have monopoly after Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
26BBC News / 12h
The decision allows Instagram's parent company to avoid the prospect of the company breaking up
These Noise-Cancelling JBL Earbuds Are $40 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It can be tricky to find reliable Bluetooth earbuds that hit the right balance of affordability and quality (especially ones with ANC), but the JBL Tune Buds deliver. They’re currently the lowest price they’ve ever been, according to price-trackers , at $39.95 (originally $
Meta Learns That Nothing Is a Monopoly If You Just Wait Long Enough
Gizmodo / 12h
On a long enough timeline, what is a monopoly anyway?
Prepare For the ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie With the 1989 Cartoon on Tubi
25Gizmodo / 12h
If you've ever wondered whether the 'Legend of Zelda' cartoon is actually bad or secretly charming, Tubi has got you covered.
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