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Dear Producer,  At the beginning of every year your show starts off in the hole right after New Year's. You may as well call it New Tears immediately resulting in the appearance of the sad puppy symbolic of lackluster support. Consider the fact that your No Agenda Show heads into it's 18th year of production and you are now part of an established historic podcast. This is the great experiment in value-for-value and you are part of it with every donation. It's time to grab an Executive Producer credit. This helps the show, gets attention and is a perfect fit for any bio, resume, signature line or LinkedIn profile. Click here for that. Do you have any ideas of your own regarding contributing to the show? There's the do-it-yourself any amount classic pioneering value-for-value donation. To give to the show click here to use PayPal or click here to use Stripe as your credit card processor.. Every dime helps the show.The puppy has got to go. You can still become the first 2025 Insta-Kniht. Your No Agenda Show counters the false narratives developed by the corporate media with news and analysis you can trust. Show your Holiday spirit and think of your No Agenda Show. ALSO Sending a check to PO Box 339, El Cerrito CA 94530 is ANOTHER way to contribute. There are various systems that will send checks for you too. Learn about these systems by clicking here. Non USA checks written in foreign currency are accepted.   NO AGENDA is Your True Independent Media. And thank you for all your support. Please make me happy. Donate to the show. C:\support The Show is healthier with sustaining donations known as subscriptions. Here are a few to choose from. The favorite is the lucky $33.33 a month. Click here for that. It has superseded the once popular $11.11 month. More lucky numbers click here. Most recently the show offered the $4 a week or 75-cents an hour subscription which has become very popular. Click here for that. There is also the $50 a month Knighthood layaway for 20 months. Click here for that. And, of course, there is the do-it yourself open donation which is always welcome. Tomorrow's Show The machinations over the New Orleans terror attack, done by some poor broke wretch put upon by his various current and previous wives, is being beaten to death and is somehow Biden's fault. Fox has been playing every single instance of Biden poo-poohing ISIS and his citing “White Supremacy” as the greatest threat of all time to the USA, which is indeed laughable. Of course the various stooges at MSNBC, the most truly biased network in the history of broadcasting, is still spewing the “White Supremacy” blather. This is its attempt to keep what small audience of apparent psychopaths they have. Comcast, the owners of this miserable operation, which began as a joint venture between Microsoft and NBC, cannot sell it fast enough to some suckers who will not be able to afford paying the likes of forever smirking Rachel Maddow $25 million to work one day a week. You have to assume she put aside a few million with this eventual ouster in mind. This fiasco is almost topped by the less tragic Las Vegas debacle that ended up being an endorsement of the rugged nature of the Tesla Cyber truck. Somehow, through dubious channels, there was some information about this guy being a whistle-blower under duress. This quickly devolved into something or other about the government having anti-gravity technology (something we've heard about since 1947). This further devolved into the fact that the Chinese also have this technology and it accounts for the “drone” sightings over Jersey. Of course if the government at the Presidential level did actual press conferences and gave the public accurate accounting of what they actually know about any of this, we'd have none of this nonsense and panic. Only No Agenda discusses this objectively. Support the show today. The Real Blue Wall While the pundits, poll watchers, and politicos talk about am amorphous “blue wall” of wannabee Democratic Party controlled sates in the Midwest, the real blue wall is the entire West Coast of the USA. There is no wavering insofar as solid apparent support for Democrats in Washington, Oregon and California. This is thanks to a combination of mail-in voting, biased education, eschewing of voter ID laws, and not-so petty corruption resulting in total capture of these three states by the Democratic Party. There is no end in sight to this situation and the results are a disaster on many levels from rampant crime to massive homeless encampments, to illegal aliens voting . Now it seems that in Washington and Oregon it's become illegal to be “biased” and there are now a “tip line” so the public can report you and you can be arrested for bias such as hate speech, for example. Oregon appears to be the worst and similar to what has been going on the UK where people have been picked up for “hurting the feelings” of others via social media posts. Yes, it is ludicrous. Look below at this screen shot of the Oregon State website. You can visit the actual page in Oregon by clicking on the image. This is taking place in the United States, mind you, by the Democrat party. Name a news outlet reporting on this travesty. Good luck. Memes of the Week Support No Agenda Today Your No Agenda show covers and analyzes news without interference. This is because the show is not owned by a large corporation nor beholden to advertisers and is solely supported by you. 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New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leak shows off the phone's super-thin bezels
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A photo of the Galaxy S25 Ultra has leaked We can see thinner bezels and more rounded corners It matches up with previously leaked renders We're most probably just days away from the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, and the leaks keep on coming: the latest one shows off part of what is supposedly the Galaxy S25 Ultra model, and the super-thin bezels around its display. The lea




Cinemark Said You Decide What’s a Popcorn Bucket, Ya Freaks
79Gizmodo / 3h
The theater chain's celebrating January's National Popcorn Day with a Bring Your Own Bucket promo to get more butts in seats.




Meta deletes AI character profiles after backlash, racism accusations
Mashable / 2h
Meta has shut down its AI character accounts after backlash, NBC News and others have reported. While Meta launched these characters in 2023, along with AI personas with celebrity avatars , many online (re)discovered them this week following a recent Financial Times interview with Meta's VP of product for generative AI, Connor Hayes . Hayes mentioned AI characters on Instagram and Facebook, sayin





EasyJet Rolling Out Lighter Paint To Reduce Fuel Burn
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Airlines are always looking for ways to lower their emissions, both to meet their climate goals, and also to reduce costs (after all, less fuel burn leads to savings). Along those lines, EasyJet has just introduced an interesting initiative, which shows how a little change can make a big collective difference… EasyJet hopes to reduce fuel burn by 1,296 tons per year EasyJet is currently rolling o




Best 4K Monitors of 2025
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Whether you create, consume content, or game, a 4K monitor delivers a sharp as a razor image and detailed visuals. Ready for a 4K upgrade? If the answer's affirmative, check out our handpicked recommendations and upgrade your monitor to a 4K one.




This Game Changed My View on Mobile Touch Controls
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Most gamers agree that physical buttons are better than virtual ones. I've felt this way for a long time, but I'm starting to see that maybe I was wrong—or at the very least, touch controls aren't inherently bad. Here's why I've changed my tune.




Tenable CEO Amit Yoran dies
TechCrunch / 43min
Longtime entrepreneur and cybersecurity executive Amit Yoran passed away Friday after a battle with cancer. Cybersecurity company Tenable, where Yoran was CEO and chairman, announced his death in a press release. Before becoming Tenable’s CEO in 2016, he held a number of roles including president of RSA, founding CEO of NetWitness, and CEO of In-Q-Tel. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.




One of Kraven the Hunter‘s Weirdest Moments Was Added in Post
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That strange (and funny) Rhino scream you've seen from the Kraven movie wasn't intentional, at least on the actor's end.




Hotel Elite Perks When Booking Multiple Rooms: My Strategy
100+One Mile at a Time / 59min
In this post I want to address a situation that I think just about anyone who has hotel elite status has found themselves in. Fortunately in recent years there have been a few new solutions… Having hotel elite status & traveling with others There are different trips for different occasions — sometimes I travel alone, sometimes I travel with Ford, sometimes I travel with our son, and sometimes our




‘Delete The Video!’ American Airlines Traveler Confronts Flight Attendant Over ‘Antisemitic’ Pin—Police Intervene And Take His Side
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The man approached two female flight attendants, one wearing the pin, and recorded the interaction. He accused them of antisemitism, while they say he isn't allowed to record them and that he touched one of them. They wouldn't let him leave the plane while police were called. Police backed him up on the recording, and the footage is being shared broadly online. Continue reading ...




With So Many Smart Light Products on the Market, Where Do You Begin?
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Smart lights offer a range of benefits: convenience, mood-setting, security, and more. But with more options than ever before, how do you set about making the right choices for your home?




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Trillion-dollar tech company emerges as key partner to help Google, Meta and other hyperscalers build an Nvidia-free AI future
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Broadcom reportedly secures large HBM order from SK Hynix These chips will likely be used in AI hardware for at least one major CSP This is part of a broader trend to reduce reliance on Nvidia Hyperscalers such as Google, Meta, and TikTok owner ByteDance are increasingly seeking to diversify their AI hardware supply chains, reducing their reliance on Nvidia, which has long dominated the sector. B




Apple Intelligence now takes up almost twice as much room on your iPhone as it used to


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Apple Intelligence needs 7GB now, up from 4GB The increase is due to new features in iOS 18.2 Expect the requirements to go up even further Over the last year or so we've heard plenty about Apple Intelligence and how it's going to transform the way we use our Apple devices – and it seems the AI tech is also going to take up more internal storage on those devices too. As spotted by 9to5Mac , the r




Why I Switched to macOS After Using Windows for Nearly Two Decades
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After more or less using Windows exclusively for nearly two decades, I switched to macOS. My current work-from-home machine is a tiny M4 Mac Mini, and I love it. Here's why I'll never work on Windows again.




American Flight Attendant & Jewish Passenger Argue Over Watermelon Pin
54One Mile at a Time / 2h
An American Airlines flight attendant’s support for Palestine wasn’t well received by a Jewish passenger, and it caused a pretty heated standoff, as flagged by PYOK . Passenger confronts pro-Palestine American flight attendant Jewish influencer Melissa Chapman took to Instagram yesterday, to post a video that was shared with her about an incident that happened the evening of Thursday, January 2,




Lyft will credit NYC riders for congestion fee throughout January
TechCrunch / 2h
New York City’s congestion pricing is scheduled to take effect Sunday — but for the first month, Lyft said it will be crediting riders who pay the fee. New York’s program, which is supposed to reduce traffic in lower Manhattan while also raising funding for mass transit, was paused by Governor Kathy Hochul in June, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Elon Musk Calls Out NASA’s Moon Ambitions: ‘We’re Going Straight to Mars’
30Wired / 3h
NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration.




How to Automatically Download Your Health Records to Apple Health
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You can automatically download your health records to the Health app on your iPhone and iPad for easy viewing and understanding. Here is how to set it up and why it may be better than your medical network’s native app.




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From Gorgeous Lounges To Business Suites: 5 Big Upgrades American Airlines Is Introducing In 2025
View from the Wing / 3h
While I don't fly American as much as I once did - AAdvantage was once so rewarding that going somewhere meant just looking for flights at AA.com - they're still a major player at my home airport. And there's a lot that I am looking forward to with them in 2025. In fact there are five things I'm very excited for from American Airlines in the new year. We should see several big improvements have b




Waymo stopped a man from stealing a driverless car
Mashable / 3h
Waymo , the ride-hailing app that operates driverless cars and is owned by Google parent company Alphabet, stopped a man from driving off in one of its electric Jaguars on Thursday, CBS News and others reported. LAPD responded to a report of an attempted auto theft shortly after midnight on Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Times , where they found a man sitting in the driver's seat




Remember to Back Up Your Free Slack Chats Before They're Wiped
How-To Geek / 4h
Slack no longer keeps your workspace’s messages and files saved forever by default. Slack will regularly erase messages and files that are older than a year. If you want to keep your workspace data safe, it’s best to back it up. Let me show you how.




What will this year bring in VC? We asked a few investors
30TechCrunch / 4h
A new year brings with it hope for a better tomorrow — kind of, at least. In the world of venture capital, nothing is quite predictable. The number of firms in the U.S. has taken a sharp dip as risk-averse institutional investors splash money on only the biggest names in Silicon Valley, as reported by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




HBO Pulls the Plug on The Franchise
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The show biz satire set behind the scenes of a superhero movie ended after one season.




Margaret Frances “Peggy” Bacon, 1895-1987
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soul-luminnous-eyes : Margaret Frances “Peggy” Bacon , 1895-1987 Rama, the gypsy Cat, n/d, watercolor, 35.2x28.9 cm Mount Holyoke College Art Museum Inv. MH 1997.14.82




SEO Poisoning is the Malware Threat You've Probably Never Heard Of
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If you've spent much time on the internet, you've probably heard of common security threats, like email scams and spoofed websites. However, there is a threat out there called SEO poisoning that can be difficult to predict or protect yourself against. The popularity of this attack is on the rise.




25 Of The Best Points Hotels I Hope To Stay At
100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Miles & points can let you have some pretty incredible experiences for pennies on the dollar. With airline miles you can fly almost any first or business class product in the world, as there are very few aspirational products that aren’t bookable with miles. Hotels are a different story, though. There are a lot of great points hotels, though the reality is that many boutique and high end brands d




About To Lose Your United Elite Status? This One Simple Move Could Save It
View from the Wing / 5h
While United Airlines doesn't have a formal, published program to support status extensions, calling or emailing with a request for status extension worked for many last year. If you're about to see your status drop February 1, you might reach out to MileagePlus. Continue reading ...




What to read this weekend: The friends you make in the apocalypse
Engadget / 5h
These are the new releases that caught our attention this week: a (surprisingly refreshing) post-apocalyptic tale, and an exorcism thriller. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-the-friends-you-make-in-the-apocalypse-150002035.html?src=rss




This AI-powered strength machine could be Peloton for gym rats, and it looks incredible
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amp fitness, a new AI-powered strength machine, is on display at CES 2025 It’s backed by influencers such as online strength coach Chris Heria and actor Terry Crews amp officially launches in January 2025 When it comes to fitness, there are all kinds of gadgets designed to optimize our workouts, improve our health, and shoehorn technology into our otherwise-offline physical pursuits. From the bes




You Can Play These Video Games With Only One Hand
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Did you injure your wrist or hand? Do you have a crippling fidget spinner addiction? Are you making a risotto? Don’t worry, you can still play video games!




Is Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite Worth The Extra Effort?
100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
In this post, I want to take a closer look at Marriott Bonvoy Titanium status, which is Marriott’s elite tier that requires 75 nights annually. All the time I see people ask whether it’s worth going for Titanium status over Platinum status, so I’ll share my take on that. Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador requirements Marriott Bonvoy has five elite tiers, but I’d argue that status




Want Someone Off Your Feed Without the Drama? Soft Block Them
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Not every online connection you make will stand the test of time. You might follow someone thinking you share common interests or values, only to realize later that they’re not quite your kind of person.




Gardencup Review: Making Eating as Convenient as It Gets
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Eating well doesn’t have to be difficult. Just reach into your fridge and grab a cup.




Everything new on Apple TV Plus in January 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Happy New Year, everyone! 2025 is officially here and that means it's time to start getting excited about all of the new movies and TV shows that'll be released over the next 12 months. Where Apple TV Plus is concerned, there'll be lots that'll be worth watching on TechRadar's 2024 Streaming Service of the Year award winner in the weeks and months to come. With Apple TV Plus set to be free to wat




Get a Grip, Phone Cases Aren't Just for Protection
20How-To Geek / 6h
While most people use phone cases to protect their shiny investment, as someone with large hands, I find that there's one extra reason that's even more important—grip. Without a phone case, I don't think I'd be able to use a modern smartphone.




A resort fit for royalty: My stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
The Points Guy / 6h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420182995″] Editor’s note: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess provided a complimentary stay so that TPG could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by Fairmont, the hotel or any other external entity. As home to the best-attended (and possibly most exciting) ev




Buy Emirates Lounge Access: Here’s How Much It Costs
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Emirates has one of the world’s largest global network of lounges, as the airline is hyper-focused on offering a consistent experience throughout its network. What many people don’t realize is that the airline also sells access to its lounges, so in this post I want to take a closer look at that — how much does it cost to buy Emirates lounge access, and is it worth it? Cost to buy Emirates lounge




It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air
21Wired / 7h
Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.




If You Only Use Spotify for Streaming Music, You’re Missing Out
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Spotify is my one stop destination for music, playlists, and collaborating with my friends. But if you are someone who only uses Spotify to stream music or create playlists, you are missing out on some of its best features.




View of an advertising card for Fred Wardell, depicting a cat and flowers in a shoe. Printed on…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
View of an advertising card for Fred Wardell, depicting a cat and flowers in a shoe. Printed on front: “Compliments of Fred Wardell, dealer in fine shoes, 86 Michigan Avenue. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library




Everything new on Prime Video in January 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Prime Video kicks off the new year with a refreshed library, featuring an impressive selection of exciting new movies arriving throughout January 2025. While a few new TV show seasons are also dropping, it’s the movie lineup that truly shines for Prime Video subscribers this month. It’s no surprise that Prime Video remains one of the best streaming services around. With an already impressive libr




Take Part in Veganuary and You Might See Yourself Differently
Wired / 7h
The ritual of giving up animal products for a month leads participants to see both meat and themselves in a different way, and could have lasting effects on people’s diets.




Microsoft is spending $80 billion on data centers this year
Engadget / 7h
Microsoft has published a lengthy piece talking about its vision for artificial intelligence development over the next four years, under the incoming Trump administration. In the piece, the company has revealed that it's spending a total of $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in 2025. Microsoft said it's building out the data centers to be able to train and deploy AI models, as well as to powe




APT vs Snap vs Flatpak: Ubuntu Package Managers Explained (and When to Use Each)
How-To Geek / 7h
Confused about the different package managers on Ubuntu? Here’s a quick breakdown of apt, Snaps, and Flatpaks that explains how each works and what kind of advantages and disadvantages you can expect from each.




Inside America’s Second-Most Unusual Airline: Why Oklahoma City’s Prison Terminal Handles Flights You’ll Never Board [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...




Bob Dylan has some Dylanesque thoughts on the “sorcery” of technology
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
With the holiday release of the biopic A Complete Unknown , Bob Dylan is once again in the national spotlight. For me, the film provided a welcome excuse to read up on Dylan, who has always been a reputable source of enjoyably gnomic quotes, self-mythologizing, and enigmatic asides. Even in his old age, Dylan still delivers—especially when he gets going on technology, joysticks, and "dog ass" tel




How to watch Opelka vs. Lehecka online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Opelka vs. Lehecka in the 2025 Brisbane International final for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Brisbane International is really all about top players building momentum and sharpening up before the Australian Open , but at the final stage, remaining players will be desperate to get their hands on the trophy. We




How to watch Sabalenka vs. Kudermetova online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Kudermetova in the 2025 Brisbane International final for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The eyes of the tennis world are about to focus on the Australian Open , but first, the Brisbane International is reaching its dramatic conclusion. Sabalenka and Kudermetova meet in the final of the competition. B




All the Space News We’re Excited About in 2025: Launches, First Lights, Flybys, and More
99Gizmodo / 7h
A year of discovery awaits, with missions poised to reveal new insights about our home planet, solar system, galaxy, and beyond.




Oppo Find 8X Pro Review: A Great iPhone for Android Lovers
100+Gizmodo / 7h
The Oppo Find 8X Pro is an unexpected beast of an Android flagship smartphone that incorporates some features we love from the iPhone.




Delta SkyMiles Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs): How To Earn Them
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Nowadays Delta awards elite status exclusively based on how many Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs) members rack up. In this post, I want to take a look at all the ways you can rack up MQDs with the airline, in order to earn status. I’m not saying that one should pursue status with Delta SkyMiles, but rather if you are going to, this is how you’d go about it… Delta Medallion Qualifying Dollars e




Forget Apple Intelligence – I want the next iPhone SE to be a bastion of privacy
63Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
All the way back in 2024 – I’m talking a whole six-ish days ago at the time of writing – freelance tech journalist Gareth Beavis wrote an article for TechRadar detailing why he feels the rumored iPhone SE 4 could break new ground for Apple . Mr Hall’s thesis was that Apple could use a next-generation budget iPhone as a way to get Apple Intelligence AI tools to a wider market. It’s a sound idea an




Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew
63Wired / 8h
Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.




A Windows filetype update may have complicated cyber threat detection efforts
Defense Evasion (Enterprise TA0005)•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Cofense report claims threat actors manipulate extensions to evade SEG file filters effectively Multi-layered defenses are crucial for combating archive-based malware threats Employee awareness strengthens defenses against suspicious archive files The use of archive files as malware delivery mechanisms is evolving, presenting challenges for Secure Email Gateways (SEGs), new research has claimed.




I’m a huge anime fan – here’s why you should ditch Netflix for Crunchyroll in 2025
40Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
For many, the holidays are a season of change, to refresh one’s soul by reversing old thought patterns, adopting new perspectives, and an opportunity to try something completely different. No, we don’t necessarily mean eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas Day as millions have done in Japan for decades, but perhaps expanding your streaming horizons by switching out a colossal homogenized pla




Every Smartphone I've Ever Owned, Ranked
How-To Geek / 8h
I got my first smartphone back in 2004, and in the following two decades, I've owned 10 smartphones in total. I cherish most of the phones that have graced my pockets in some way or another, but only one can take the cake.




Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
Wired / 9h
Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more.




Tesla May Be in a Sales Slump, but EVs Are Doing OK Overall
40Wired / 9h
Purchase data shows that electric vehicle sales are growing globally. But the question remains: How fast?




Cloud spending to reach a staggering $723bn in 2025, thanks partly to the explosive demand for AI resources
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Gartner forecasts an acceleration of growth in 2025 with a 21.4% increase Cloud Application services will account for about $300 billion worth of business In contrast, desktop-as-a-service, once a promising growth area, will barely reach $4 billion New research has claimed spending on cloud services is set to reach a new high as the demand for AI continues to grow. A report from Gartner predicts




GE Profile UltraFast Smart Air Fry Oven Review: A Clever Wi-Fi-Connected Appliance
How-To Geek / 9h
Smart, Wi-Fi-connected countertop ovens are a thin category. I’ve tried several of them. And while the GE Profile UltraFast Smart Air Fry Oven isn’t bursting with tech, it’s forward-looking enough to improve the cooking experience with some modern affordances.




Scientists reveal why the mighty Yellowstone isnt ready to blow
Mashable / 9h
There's not even a hint of a looming eruption at Yellowstone . But you might wonder why, considering its violent past: Yellowstone has hosted " supereruptions " — the most explosive type of volcanic blast that would be regionally devastating, and blanket a large swathe of the U.S. in ash. These blasts were much larger than any in recorded history. (The last eruption, though not "super," happened




Carters UFO hounded him for years. Few knew his expertise in astronomy.
44Mashable / 9h
After calls with foreign leaders, rap sessions with lawmakers, and long classified briefings with advisers, President Jimmy Carter would often escape to the roof of the White House. There his son Jeffrey had set up a tracking telescope, Carter said in his book, A Full Life . Feeling the weight of the world, he would gaze at the stars and contemplate his place among them. "I recall one winter nigh




Security ramps up at CES after Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel
Mashable / 10h
When the annual Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES , begins on Jan. 7 in Las Vegas, attendees will likely notice a " a highly visible law enforcement presence " at the dayslong event, which is organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). In a statement shared with Mashable, John T. Kelley, vice president and show director of CTA, acknowledged security concerns following the




Scientists predicted this star would explode. Its bucked expectations.
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For centuries, stargazers have watched a new star light up in the sky. Just days later, it vanishes. Today we call the star system responsible T Coronae Borealis , "T CrB" for short, or the "Blaze Star." It fires up around every 80 years, and NASA noted that astronomers expected to see the star appear around the summer of 2024. It's now 2025. What gives? This repeating event — occurring 3,000 lig




Microsoft Office for Macs is only $40 for a few days more
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TL;DR: Replace Microsoft 365 with a lifetime of Microsoft Office for Mac for only $39.99. Sale ends January 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Not everything has to be a subscription. Sure, you might need Microsoft apps like Word , Excel, and PowerPoint for work or school, but Microsoft 365 isn't the only way to get them. It's definitely not the cheapest way in the long term. If you want to ditch the subscript




Teach yourself a new language with Rosetta Stone
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TL;DR: Want to learn a new language? You can get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone for just $179.99 and study 25. Opens in a new window Credit: Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels Rosetta Stone: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $179.99 $399.00 Save $219.01 Ever wanted to pick up a new language? Why not take convenient classes at home whenever you have time? Rosetta Stone is an industry leade




2025s biggest movie anniversaries: Jaws to Batman Begins and beyond
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We love a year ending in five, don't we, folks? If nothing else, it makes it easier to calculate which great films are celebrating their 10th or 15th (or 40th or 50th) anniversaries, making them ripe for rewatching, and for reconsidering their legacies. Whether gradually or all at once, these films — from superhero movies to kitsch musicals to coming-of-age films — had a lasting impact on global




New year, new tools: Microsoft Office + Windows 11 Pro for $46
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Through January 12, you can get a Microsoft Office lifetime license and Windows 11 Pro on sale for $45.97 (reg. $428). What’s on your 2025 to-do list? Whether it’s earning a promotion, graduating college, or just making it through another year, you’re going to want to see this deal that’ll help you get there. For a limited time, you can get lifelong access to Office apps and Windows 11 Pro




Strum into the new year with this $15 guitar course bundle
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TL;DR: Get lifetime access to this guitar lessons training bundle for $14.97 and learn guitar online . Create your perfect soundtrack for the new year with these guitar lessons you can take right from home. With courses designed to get you strumming, soloing, and composing, you’ll be ready to impress everyone at your next gathering. This comprehensive bundle covers everything from beginner basics




Desktops are making a comeback, and this one is $100 off
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TL;DR: This refurbished HP EliteDesk mini desktop with a keyboard and mouse is on sale for $279.97 (reg. $379.99) through January 12. Still working on a tiny laptop screen? Maybe it’s time to upgrade to a desktop setup that offers better speed, power, and ergonomics for the new year and beyond. This deal means you won’t even have to go over budget: The HP EliteDesk is powered by an Intel i5 proce




Senior Air France Pilot Quits Due To Environmental Guilt
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There are many reasons that pilots may choose to quit and pursue a different career path. Here’s a reason I’ve never heard of, though, as flagged by AirlineGeeks . Veteran Air France captain quits over “eco-anxiety” A former Air France captain named Anthony Viaux has taken to LinkedIn , to share his major career change. In a lengthy post that’s written in French, he explains how a few days ago he




3 Body Problem season 2: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's return
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3 Body Problem season 2: key information - Renewed for season 2 and 3 in May 2024 - Filming yet to commence - Predict the main cast members will return - No trailer to share just yet - No official plot details released, but follows Liu's trilogy - Season 1 finale lays out potential story threads - Season 3 will be the show's conclusion Intense sci-fi 3 Body Problem is a stellar example of how Net




NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 4, 2025
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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




Vonage upgrades VCC Intelligent Workspace with AI tools to boost productivity
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AI-driven platform reshapes customer service with smarter, faster tools Vonage Fusion bridges agents and experts for collaboration Unified communication channels empower agents across voice, video, and chat