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Trump administration axes Biden-era rule to provide passenger compensation for delayed flights

300+The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Trump administration formally withdrew a proposed rule Friday that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for significantly delayed or canceled flights. The rule, which was proposed late last year under the Biden administration and former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, would have required airlines to pay passengers $200 to $300 for domestic flights delayed more tha





All MAGA Wanted Was the Epstein Files. Now They're Ignoring Them
500+Wired / 13h
For years, MAGA influencers demanded the release of the Epstein files. Now that 20,000 documents have been released, many raising questions about Donald Trump, they're shrugging.





What Causes Airline Award Availability Discrepancies? Factors To Understand…
1KOne Mile at a Time / 17h
One of the best ways to maximize airline miles is to redeem on an airline other than the one you’re accruing miles with, and take advantage of award pricing sweet spots . There are some fantastic arbitrage opportunities out there, whether it’s redeeming Avianca Lifemiles for Lufthansa first class , or redeeming Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points for All Nippon Airways first class . While some air






NYT Pips hints, answers for November 15, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 hints today: Clues, answers for November 15, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a film buff. 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 hint





NYT Strands hints, answers for November 15, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you have poor eyesight. 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.





Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 15, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have a firm grip. 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





Hurdle hints and answers for November 15, 2025
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





Pluribus episode 3: Yes, you can actually stay at that ice hotel. Sort of.
Mashable / 2h
Vince Gilligan's Pluribus is a show that raises many ethical dilemmas — but in episode 3, there’s a question that’s far easier to answer. Can you actually stay at that cool ice hotel? We've done some digging to find out. SEE ALSO: Carol's books in 'Pluribus' aren't real, but I need them to be What happens with the ice hotel in Pluribus episode 3? Episode 3 of the Apple TV series opens with a flas





Disney channels are back on YouTube TV
Engadget / 3h
Google and Disney have finally reached an agreement, a couple of weeks after YouTube TV lost access to Disney channels that include ESPN, FX and ABC stations. In a statement, Google said the deal “preserves the value of [its] service for [its] subscribers and future flexibility in [its] offers.” Subscribers will be able to start watching Disney channels as they return over the course of the day,





Leaked documents shed light into how much OpenAI pays Microsoft
39TechCrunch / 4h
Leaked documents reveal how much OpenAI paid Microsoft under a revenue-share agreement. They also indicate inference costs.





3 obscure Windows programming apps to try this weekend
How-To Geek / 5h
It seems like there is an IDE or other specialized programming tool for every language out there. Some of them have become extremely bloated, which is fine if you're running a beefy PC that supports it and have need of the features.





Blu-ray isn't dead—it's the new vinyl
How-To Geek / 5h
The sentiment that physical media are dead is pretty common these days, and for some formats like VHS, that's probably true. However, both vinyl and even tape cassettes have undergone a revival among old and new enthusiasts. So never say never.





10 Things to Remember About ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’
Gizmodo / 5h
The horror sequel is set to release soon—so here's a refresher on what happened in the first movie.





X is finally rolling out Chat, its DM replacement with encryption and video calling
Engadget / 5h
X has finally revealed its long-promised chat platform, which replaces the service's basic DM functionality with features more like the messaging capabilities on other mainstream apps. The update adds voice and video calling, file sharing and the ability to edit and delete previously sent messages, as well as privacy-focused features like end-to-end encryption and screenshot notifications. The ov





I let AI help me pick stocks and this is how it’s going
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Use code STOCKS20 at checkout to save 20% on the usual deal price of this AI stock-picking app . Typically $68.99, you can get a lifetime subscription for $55.19 for a limited time (reg. $486). Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $55.19 $486 Save $430.81 With wild stock market swings constantly in the news, I found myself wonderi





Scammers used New York state text message alert system to send 166,000 scam texts
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Mashable / 5h
This week, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers received scam texts after their state's official text messaging system was breached by hackers, according to a report from NBC News . New York’s Office of Information Technology Services told NBC News that "around 188,000 people get text messages from the state and that around 160,000 received the scam text." Scam texts are on the rise . By now, you





Five plead guilty to helping North Koreans pretend to be US-based IT workers
Engadget / 5h
The US Department of Justice has announced that five people have pleaded guilty to helping North Koreans defraud US companies by pretending to be US-based remote workers. North Korea has previously used fake identities and the direct manipulation of US cybersecurity workers to circumvent international sanctions and funnel money into the country. In this case, the people knew they were helping Nor





Beware These Black Friday Shopping Scams
Lifehacker / 5h
Holiday shopping season is ripe for scammers, as consumers rush to find and take advantage of some of the best discounts of the year, and potentially overlook red flags that signal fraud. Security researchers are warning of an uptick in scams capitalizing on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday hype. Fraudsters know that they can prey on shoppers' sense of urgency and excitement for limited-time, ex





Shutdown recovery: FAA will only require airlines to cancel 3% of flights this weekend
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
The outlook for air travel keeps improving. Late Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would reduce the number of flights airlines would have to cancel at the nation's busiest hubs. Starting Saturday morning, airlines will only have to trim 3% of departures at 40 major airports across the country. To be clear, that will still likely mean a few hundred daily flight cancellations





Chase adds new welcome bonus restrictions to its no-annual-fee business cards
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Chase has quietly tightened the rules for earning welcome bonuses on two of its most popular business credit cards with no annual fee. This shift mirrors the issuer's more restrictive approach across its broader portfolio, including the Sapphire family of cards in June. What's changing? Effective immediately, Chase has added cross-card eligibility language to the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card (s





Bitcoin Plunges to Six Month Low as Crypto Traders Worry We’re Nowhere Near the Bottom
44Gizmodo / 6h
What happened to Bitcoin $200,000 by the end of 2025?





Databricks co-founder argues US must go open source to beat China in AI
TechCrunch / 6h
VC Andy Konwinski argues that the U.S. is losing its AI research dominance to China.





SanDisk's new USB flash drive is designed to stay in your device for good - add an extra 1TB of capacity for just $110
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
SanDisk’s new Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive delivers up to 1TB of fast, compact storage designed to stay permanently connected.





US may owe $1 trillion in refunds if SCOTUS cancels Trump tariffs
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
If Donald Trump loses his Supreme Court fight over tariffs, the US may be forced to return “tens of billions of dollars to companies that have paid import fees this year, plus interest,” The Atlantic reported . And the longer the verdict is delayed, the higher the refunds could go, possibly even hitting $1 trillion. For tech companies both large and small, the stakes are particularly high. A Trum





This Stunning ‘Predator: Badlands’ Hot Toys Even Comes With Half an Elle Fanning Figure
Gizmodo / 6h
Dek and Thia bring the fight to your toy shelf with this ferocious new collectible.





This is the only $1 VPN you should consider – and it just added free antivirus for Black Friday!
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
There are few things better value than ultimate security for a dollar, right?





I tested the Epson Pro Cinema LS9000 projector, and it has incredible performance and features for the price
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Epson LS9000 delivers great 4K picture quality and gaming performance for the price compared to its home theater projector competition.





AI bubble watch: Business and AI leaders are getting nervous about a bubble, report says
Mashable / 6h
Turns out everyone kind of thinks there's an AI bubble. According to a report from CNBC , top tech executives are worried about an AI bubble messing up their business. Like other infamous bubbles — the dot-com bubble, the cryptocurrency bubble, and the housing bubble of the 2000s — an AI bubble could cause massive disruption to the wider economy. A bubble occurs when the price of something rises





Frontier Kicks Passenger Off Flight Over ‘All Coochies Matter’ Shirt — And His Flight Attendant Confrontation Sealed the Decision
View from the Wing / 6h
A Frontier Airlines passenger was removed from a flight after wearing a shirt that said “All Coochies Matter,” but video from onboard shows the real issue wasn’t the slogan — it was his confrontation with a flight attendant after another passenger complained. Frontier’s contract allows removal for lewd or objectionable clothing, but the captain’s decision ultimately came after the exchange with c





Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (November 14-16)
How-To Geek / 7h
The weekend is here, and that means it’s time for another round of Raspberry Pi projects! This weekend, I’m focusing on a mixture of fun and productivity, with projects ranging from receipt printers to running Windows 11.





Marriott Bonvoy elite status 'soft landing' policy: How to requalify for status
61The Points Guy Articles / 7h
It's official: Marriott is extending its "soft landing" policy into 2026. Specifically, the brand will offer Marriott Bonvoy members who don't requalify for their current elite status in 2025 the opportunity to hold the status one tier below from March 2026 until February 2027. Here's what you need to know. Related: Last-minute tips for locking in hotel elite status before the end of the year Mar





Tesla releases detailed safety report after Waymo co-CEO called for more data
TechCrunch / 7h
The new data, released Friday, finally addresses some of the biggest criticisms of the paltry "safety reports" Tesla's released for years.





Disney and the BBC’s Disintegrated ‘Doctor Who’ Deal Is Leaving Its Spinoff in Limbo
33Gizmodo / 7h
'The War Between the Land and the Sea' will broadcast in the UK starting December 7... but in the US, it's still not coming until next year.





The twin probes just launched toward Mars have an Easter egg on board
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The first multi-spacecraft science mission to launch to Mars is now on its way, and catching a ride on the twin probes are the first kiwis to fly to the red planet. NASA’s ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission lifted off on a 22-month trip to Mars on Thursday aboard a New Glenn rocket . Once there, the identical satellites will enter Martian orbit to study in re





As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
With the government reopening, the dubious panel of vaccine advisors selected by anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is wasting no time getting back to dismantling the federal childhood vaccine schedule. A meeting that was scheduled for October but put on hold during the shutdown has already been rescheduled for December 4 and 5. A Federal Register notice Thursday said that the meetin





How two Nissan Leafs help make a regional airport more resilient


Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Not everything about the future sucks. Like electric cars. Sure, there’s one thing that dinosaur-burners do better—short refueling stops—but even the least efficient EV is still multiple times better than its gas equivalent. So much better in fact that it offsets all the extra energy needed to make the battery within a year or two. They’re quieter, and easy to drive. And in a pinch, they can powe





“How about no”: FCC boss Brendan Carr says he won’t end news distortion probes
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr says he won’t scrap the agency’s controversial news distortion policy despite calls from a bipartisan group of former FCC chairs and commissioners. “How about no,” Carr wrote in an X post in response to the petition from former FCC leaders. “On my watch, the FCC will continue to hold broadcasters accountable to their public interest obligati





Older Pixel Devices Can Now Record Calls Directly in the Phone App
Lifehacker / 7h
Good news, Android users: It no longer matters whether or not you have one of Google's latest and greatest devices—at least when it comes to recording calls with Google's Phone app. As spotted by 9to5Google , Google just opened up call recording in its app to Pixel 6 and newer. You won't get access to the Phone app's latest AI features, but if all you want is a reliable way to record phone calls,





California Startup Flies Military Version of Its Air Taxi for the First Time
Gizmodo / 7h
Joby Aviation developed a turbine electric, autonomous aircraft that can carry heavier payloads for longer distances.





CEO of Palantir Says He Spends a Large Amount of Time Talking to Nazis
Futurism / 7h
While you were busy wasting your time listening to podcasts and doomscrolling on your phone, one of America’s leading AI overlords was educating himself by talking to Nazis. This was the startling admission made by Alex Karp, cofounder and CEO of the software company Palantir, a company that’s come under increasingly heavy scrutiny for its growing role as a provider of AI-powered surveillance tec





Top PC hardware maker says no more Black Friday deals - PNY halts new promotions as fears of rising costs spread
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
PNY’s suspension of Black Friday storage deals highlights a growing NAND and DRAM shortage, fueled by AI-driven market demand.





A Surprise Flu Variant Threw Off the Vaccine. Get Ready for a Brutal Winter
34Gizmodo / 7h
Scientists are warning that this winter's flu vaccine will be less effective against an emerging variant of H3N2 flu named subclade K.





I tested the official Nintendo Switch 2 camera against its Piranha Plant rival – here’s the model I’d buy
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera battles it out against Hori's Piranha Plant webcam, and there can only be one winner.





“AI features” are the new bloatware
How-To Geek / 8h
It seems that, all of a sudden, all of our gadgets have found some way to include "AI" features of some kind. I've even seen "AI" screen protectors, whatever that may be.





Trump Administration Withdraws Biden Airline Delay Compensation Plan — A Rule That Was Never Going To Happen
View from the Wing / 8h
The Trump administration has formally withdrawn the Biden administration’s plan to require airlines to pay cash compensation for flight delays — a rule that was never close to becoming real. Despite two years of headlines, DOT never issued an actual proposal, never established legal authority, and never moved beyond an advance notice of proposed rulemaking. Continue reading ...





How Much Can AI Fitness Tech Really Help Us Avoid Injury?
Lifehacker / 8h
Smart fitness technology is becoming the norm. Just this morning, my smart rowing machine corrected my form (seems I need to drive more power from my legs, not my arms), while my Garmin watch told me to quit rushing my recovery between runs. Even as an AI-skeptic, I find myself listening to the robots on this front. The risk of improper technique is too great—so what's the harm in taking all the





This year's Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop with an RTX 5060 is on sale for its lowest price ever
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Yes, it's the 2025 model with the RTX 5060 and Ryzen 9





DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
100+Wired / 8h
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.





Single Apple AirTags are the cheapest theyve ever been ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $11 : As of Nov. 14, you can grab a single Apple AirTag for only $18 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. That's 38% off its list price of $29 and the best price on record . Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag $18 at Amazon $29 Save $11 In a year where everything has gotten more expensive, I honestly didn't have high hopes for Black Friday . But in the weeks leading up to the offici





Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: A colorful glow-up
TechCrunch / 8h
If you want a pop of color and style, then the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic might be the smart ring for you.





How Do You Run a Klingon Empire?
20Gizmodo / 8h
The history of the Federation's rise is one of the most documented parts of 'Star Trek'—but the history of its longtime rival is wrapped in mystery.





IBM goes all-in on quantum chips - new Nighthawk and Loon hardware look to bring the dream to life at last
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
IBM unveils “Nighthawk” and “Loon” quantum chips, marking major progress toward practical, fault-tolerant computing and verified quantum advantage.





What’s it like to compete in the longest US off-road rally with no GPS?
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
I’ve been involved with the Rebelle Rally since its inception in 2016, either as a competitor or live show host, and over the past 10 years, I’ve seen it evolve from a scrappy rally with big dreams to the world-class event that it is today. In a nutshell, the Rebelle Rally is the longest competitive off-road rally in the United States, covering over 2,000 kilometers, and it just happens to be for





Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 appears to feature AI-generated art assets
Engadget / 8h
By all appearances, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 features a not insignificant amount of AI-generated art, Kotaku reports . The game's over 680 Calling Cards — collectible backgrounds earned through in-game achievements or purchases — appear to be the main offenders , featuring art that imitates the knockoff animation style of ChatGPT . While it's hard to authoritatively claim that Studio Ghibli-insp





Palantir’s CEO Disavows Surveillance Concerns, Thinks ‘Patriotism Will Make You Rich’
81Gizmodo / 8h
You can't keep a good Karp down.





Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US, Challenging Starbucks' Dominance
21Wired / 8h
Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.





Apple AirPods 4 are down to their lowest-ever price in this early Black Friday deal
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
This is the cheapest these AirPods 4 have ever been on Amazon





If hackers can use AI to automate massive cyber attacks, Terminator robots are the least of our problems
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Anthropic's recent dissection of a massive AI-powered cyber attack should scare the heck out of all of us





We’re living in the golden age of mini PCs (but how long will it last?)
How-To Geek / 9h
From Apple's Mac Mini to Valve's Steam Machine—and everything in between—mini PCs are everywhere and only getting more popular. Not everyone needs a laptop, but at the same time they don't need a big, noisy, lumbering desktop PC anymore. So the rise of the mighty mini makes sense.





The American sports car that rivals Europe’s best at a much lower price
How-To Geek / 9h
For decades, Europe has defined the gold standard in sports car performance, with legendary names from Germany, Italy, and Britain setting the pace. But one American contender has rewritten that narrative, delivering blistering speed, precision handling, and head-turning design at a price that undercuts its European rivals by tens of thousands.





Hackers Told Claude They Were Just Conducting a Test to Trick It Into Conducting Real Cybercrimes
Futurism / 9h
Chinese hackers used Anthropic’s Claude AI model to automate cybercrimes targeting banks and governments, the company admitted in a blog post this week. Anthropic believes it’s the “first documented case of a large-scale cyberattack executed without substantial human intervention” and an “inflection point” in cybersecurity, a “point at which AI models had become genuinely useful for cybersecurity





His Legal Name Is One Letter—The Airline Rejects It And Says ‘Just Call Yourself AA,’ Creating Chaos
View from the Wing / 9h
His legal first name is literally one letter: "A." But the airline won't accept it, forcing him to use "AA" instead. What might seem like a small detail is creating serious travel chaos—risking issues with passports, points transfers, security checks, and international flights. Continue reading ...





OpenAI tests ChatGPT group chats. How to try it for yourself.
Mashable / 9h
You can bring your group chat shenanigans to ChatGPT now. Well, some of you can. OpenAI announced in a company blog post that it's testing out group chats in ChatGPT. You can get as many as 20 people together to collaborate on projects and get ChatGPT's input. If you're trying to plan a dinner party, camping trip, or group-anything, you can now do that with the help of an AI companion. These chat





30 Best Early Black Friday Deals on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
Wired / 9h
We found early Black Friday deals on WIRED-tested smart bird feeders, smartwatches, vacuums, and more.





First Central Bank in Europe Buys Bitcoin Months After ECB President Said It Would Never Enter Reserves
Gizmodo / 9h
Never say never.





Stephen King Stands by That Controversial New ‘Running Man’ Ending
Gizmodo / 9h
The legendary author talks about changes in the new Edgar Wright film starring Glen Powell.





'Divine' is a Jack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot for 2025
Engadget / 9h
Nearly a decade after going offline, Vine is (sort of) back and, in a truly bizarre twist, Jack Dorsey is at least partially responsible. An early Twitter employee has released a beta version of a rebooted Vine — now called "Divine" — that revives the app's six-second videos and includes a portion of the original app's archive. The project comes from Evan Henshaw-Plath, a former Twitter employee





Guess who’s back? Kaspersky launches new Linux antivirus for $59.99
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Banned in the US, antivirus manufacturer Kaspersky has launched a new line of Linux antivirus packages.





Why I'm buying the Apple Magic Trackpad
How-To Geek / 9h
There's something deeply wrong about spending $150 on an Apple trackpad when I don’t own a Mac and use a Windows PC. I know this. My wallet knows this. But I can see it unlocking some productivity gains, which is why I’m really considering buying it against my better judgment.





No, that AI country song isnt No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Yes, it is terrible.
Mashable / 9h
You can't believe everything you hear. This week, I saw dozens of headlines and viral social posts about an AI country song that reached the top of the Billboard country charts. If a song created with generative AI had truly reached No. 1 in the country music world, that would indeed be huge, paradigm-shifting news. I'm talking about "Walk My Walk" by Breaking Rust, the name of an AI-generated "m





Trump Kills Plan to Compensate Travelers With Cash for Delayed Flights
73Gizmodo / 9h
Great timing.





This Company’s Terminator-Style Robot Is Low-Key Terrifying
Futurism / 9h
The humanoid robot developed by Chinese company XPeng might have an impressive gait, but its mechanical innards are a sight to behold. Called “Iron,” the bipedal unit has been the talk of robot-watchers around the world, as XPeng enters the second week of its all-out media blitz. Though the company is mainly known for cars, it startled the internet last week with the surprise launch of Iron, whic





The Beats Solo Buds Just Dropped to $39 at Walmart
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Beats Solo Buds are a popular choice in the wireless earbuds game, and right now they’re $39 (originally $69) at Walmart, which is even cheaper than Amazon’s lowest price ever of $49.95. A budget-friendly alternative to Apple’s other in-ear buds, they’re a top contender





Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Card Now Has a 100,000-Point Bonus Offer
View from the Wing / 9h
Turn a $95 annual fee into 100,000 points you can redeem across Star Alliance, Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, and more airlines than any other program. Continue reading ...





How to book American Airlines flights with Atmos Rewards points
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
If you're a frequent American Airlines flyer like I am, your award strategy doesn't have to be limited to American Airlines AAdvantage miles . Say hello to Atmos Rewards , the joint loyalty program between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. I firmly believe American Airlines loyalists should pay attention to Atmos Rewards since I've found that the currency can be incredibly valuable. Thanks t





Elon Musk Talks With Ron Baron About Tesla, SpaceX and the Future
Next Big Future / 10h
Baron reiterated his unwavering belief in Musk’s companies. Ron Baron does not expect to sell my personal Tesla or SpaceX shares in my lifetime. 65% of his personal wealth is tied to Musk’s ventures (40% in Tesla, 25% in SpaceX, and the rest in related funds like xAI). Baron highlighted Baron Capital’s has made over ... Read more





China Has 30% More Energy PER PERSON Than Europe
Next Big Future / 10h
China’s electricity per capita is up 569% since 2000. The last 25 years. USA energy is down 7% from 2000. China has 17% of global population and over one third of global electricity. 56% of the total world electricity growth. China has 90%+ dominance across the solar supply chain. How do people not see this? ... Read more





Tesla Megapacks for 1% of AI Data Center Spend for Better Energy Quality
Next Big Future / 10h
There are about 10+ Gigawatts per year of of AI data centers being built over the next 10+ years. Megapacks are proven in improving the energy quality that AI needs. This will be potentially $500 million per gigawatt of data center. This will be $5+ billion per year of potential Megapack sales. This can become ... Read more





Peacock has canceled Poker Face after two seasons - but Rian Johnson wants a Game of Thrones star to help him revive it
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Poker Face has been canceled by Peacock, but creator Rian Johnson has plans to revive it with a new star in the lead role.





3 Netflix documentaries you have to watch this weekend (November 14 - 16)
How-To Geek / 10h
Fiction is great, but when real life delivers stories and subjects as compelling, inspiring, and entertaining as even the most wildly imaginative yarns, sometimes a documentary is the best way to tell it.





Three astronauts are stuck on China’s space station without a safe ride home
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Wrapping up 204 days in orbit, three Chinese astronauts flew back to Earth aboard a Shenzhou spacecraft Friday, leaving three crewmates behind on the Tiangong space station with a busted lifeboat. Commander Chen Dong, concluding his third trip to space, and rookie crewmates Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie touched down inside their spacecraft at the Dongfeng landing zone at 1:29 am EST (06:29 UTC) Frid





Forget AGI—Sam Altman celebrates ChatGPT finally following em dash formatting rules
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Em dashes have become what many believe to be a telltale sign of AI-generated text over the past few years. The punctuation mark appears frequently in outputs from ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, sometimes to the point where readers believe they can identify AI writing by its overuse alone—although people can overuse it, too. On Thursday evening, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X that ChatGPT has





World’s oldest RNA extracted from Ice Age woolly mammoth
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A young woolly mammoth now known as Yuka was frozen in the Siberian permafrost for about 40,000 years before it was discovered by local tusk hunters in 2010. The hunters soon handed it over to scientists, who were excited to see its exquisite level of preservation, with skin, muscle tissue, and even reddish hair intact. Later research showed that, while full cloning was impossible, Yuka’s DNA was





Dogs came in a wide range of sizes and shapes long before modern breeds
23Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Our best friends come in a fantastic array of shapes and sizes; a Borzoi looks nothing like a Boston terrier, except for a certain fundamental, ineffable (except to taxonomists) doggyness about them. And it’s been that way almost from the beginning. A recent study of dog and wolf skulls from the last 50,000 years found that dogs living just after the last Ice Age were already about half as varied





Our Favorite Webcam Is Marked Down by $35
Wired / 10h
Save a chunk of change on Logitech's high-end USB webcam.





A Brand New ‘Star Trek’ Movie Is Coming From the Team Behind ‘Dungeons & Dragons’
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley have been hired to make a whole new 'Star Trek' film.





Thunderbird 145 Mail arrives with long-awaited Exchange support
How-To Geek / 10h
Thunderbird 145.0 has officially landed, and it comes with native support for Microsoft Exchange. This is a massive update for anyone who uses Thunderbird daily but has struggled to connect to their work email without resorting to clunky third-party add-ons or bridges.





Bitcoin price plunges below $100,000. This is why.
Mashable / 10h
Bitcoin has fallen below $100,000 for the first time in months. As of publishing time on Friday, Bitcoin has been hovering around the $94,000 to $97,000 price range. That price point is the lowest Bitcoin has seen since early May and a big drop from the more than $126,000 all-time high that Bitcoin reached just early last month. What's going on here? It's important to note that cryptocurrency is





Don’t buy the Steam Machine, here's how to build a better one
How-To Geek / 10h
The Steam Machine has just been announced, and PC gamers are already going crazy over it. If you can’t wait to get your hands on one, or if you like the concept of a tiny living room PC but have some reservations, you should build your own Steam Machine.





Hacked company CTO refuses to pay ransom demand, donates money to funding research instead
2 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Following a breach of an improperly decommissioned cloud drive, Checkout.com refuses to pay ransom.





Capital One SavorOne Rewards review: Earn cash back on dining and entertainment with a low annual fee
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Capital One SavorOne Card overview The Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card is a low-annual-fee option offering cash back on dining, entertainment and grocery spending. While you can earn more with other cash-back cards, the SavorOne is a solid option for those with a limited credit history who want to earn cash back in popular bonus categories. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based o





Congress Just Snuck a Bizarre Hemp Ban Into Law in Ridiculous Example of Government Overreach
Futurism / 10h
Fresh out of the longest government shutdown in US history, and with millions of workers already waist-deep in the coming recession , lawmakers rolled up their sleeves and got to work — on hemp. Yep, you read that right. Hidden in the recently passed Senate funding bill is a surprise provision that’s set to ban almost all hemp products from the consumer market. Legally, hemp is defined as cannabi





The Not-So-Final ‘Conjuring’ Movie Is Coming to HBO Max in Time for Thanksgiving
Gizmodo / 10h
'Last Rites' will join the rest of the 'Conjuring' films on HBO Max for some holiday chills November 21.





Subnautica publisher transforms into 'AI first' company and introduces voluntary resignation policy
Engadget / 10h
South Korean games publisher Krafton recently announced its transformation into an "AI first" company , which typically means that human jobs are about to go on the chopping block. To that end, the company is now trying to slash its workforce by offering voluntary resignations, according to a report by Eurogamer . Krafton is a giant company with tentacles in numerous development studios, includin





6 reasons why you need to fix your bad cable management
How-To Geek / 10h
Clearing up the cables inside your PC might seem like futile busywork. After all, if everything works, why bother? Well, I have six good reasons that'll convince you to open up your case and fix the mess inside your PC.





Vine Is Back
Lifehacker / 10h
Today, short-form videos dominate our free time (and our working time, at that)—but this wasn't always the case. Before the likes of TikTok and Instagram Reels, online video content was more long-form than not. It might have felt short by the standards of cable TV, but many of the videos on platforms like YouTube were regularly anywhere from two to 10 minutes, if not longer. The first platform to





The best early Black Friday TV deals in 2025: Hisense QLEDs are leading the pack
Mashable / 10h
The best early Black Friday TV deals at a glance: BEST 50-inch TV deal Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $199.99 (save $130) Best 55-inch TV deal Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $694.99 (save $125) Best 65-inch TV deal Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $547.99 (save $300) Best 75-inch TV deal TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $698 (save $301.99) Best 100-inch TV deal Hisense 100





Buy the Meta Quest 3S and get a free $50 Amazon credit
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $70 + FREE $50 CREDIT: As of Nov. 14, get the Meta Quest 3S for $329.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 18%. Plus, get a free $50 credit with your purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Meta Quest 3S $329.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $70 Free $50 Amazon Credit with Purchase Virtual reality may not live up to the future tech we all thought it would b





Apples Issey Miyake iPhone Sock launched today, but its not as random as it sounds
Mashable / 10h
Mashable covers all of Apple's product launches, and we've been speculating for months on what products the company might still release in 2025. We thought we might get AirTags 2.0, a new Apple TV device, or an updated HomePod. Truly, we did not see the iPhone Sock coming. Designed in collaboration with the innovative brand Issey Miyake, the iPhone Pocket officially launched on Friday, and the re





Critical Role fans, you can watch the first episode of The Mighty Nein on YouTube
Mashable / 10h
Critmas came early for Critical Role fans everywhere, because the first episode of The Mighty Nein is now streaming for free on YouTube. SEE ALSO: 'The Mighty Nein' trailer: Critical Role's new show teases magic battles and tons of trauma Set to premiere Nov. 19, The Mighty Nein is Critical Role's second animated series with Prime Video, the first being The Legend of Vox Machina . Like The Legend





China’s Stranded Astronauts Return Home, But Its Space Station Crisis Is Far From Over
Gizmodo / 10h
After space debris damaged a parked capsule, another crew remains on board Tiangong with no ride home.





How Seattle’s The Stranger Became a Progressive Kingmaker
29NYT > Technology / 11h
Endorsements from The Stranger have become a must-have for some politicians, who know to bring snacks to their meetings with the paper’s writers.





3 Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend (November 14 - 16)
How-To Geek / 11h
If you want to make the most of your Netflix subscription, you should watch as much as possible. It's all too easy to let the days fly by and not actually stream anything, and then you've paid for nothing. As such, why not dedicate this weekend to some well-deserved entertainment?





Cash Compensation For Delayed Flights? Trump Formally Cancels Biden’s Plan
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
In December 2024, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a regulation whereby airlines would be required to pay passengers cash compensation in the event that flights are delayed or canceled, just as we see in the European Union and United Kingdom . Given how late in the Biden administration this was proposed, it couldn’t actually be made law before the leadership change, a





OpenAI says it’s fixed ChatGPT’s em dash problem
26TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI says users can now personalize ChatGPT to stop using the em dash in its output.





Upway’s Black Friday Event Takes Up to $1,000 Off Already-Discounted E-Bikes From the #1 Marketplace in the US
Gizmodo / 11h
Snag top-rated e-bikes for practically nothing.





Age verification laws passed in Arizona - but this VPN deal can still help you protect your data
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Secure your personal details for less with this Black Friday VPN deal





GTA 6 was delayed again, meaning Apple's long-awaited Siri 2.0 release might just come first
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
In a puzzling twist in the tech and pop culture delay zeitgeist, Apple's improved Siri experience might beat out Grand Theft Auto 6.





Homelab projects to try this weekend (November 14-16)
How-To Geek / 11h
Are you looking for some fun homelab projects to try this weekend? Look no further! Today, I’m telling you about three things I wish I had set up a long time ago.





Poll: Many Americans worried about travel post shutdown cancel or change holiday plans
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
While the longest government shutdown in U.S. history has finally come to an end , the travel repercussions are ongoing — and they've made some travelers even more fearful about traveling right now. The Points Guy commissioned a poll from YouGov on the impacts of the shutdown and the ensuing chaos for travelers, with some fascinating findings. Among them? Among U.S. adults planning to travel for





The Sims-like Paralives is delayed until May 2026
Engadget / 11h
Folks who are looking forward to a fresh flavor of life simulation in the form of Paralives will have to wait a while longer before they can jump into the Sims-like game. The game was supposed to hit early access on Steam on December 8, but lead developer Alex Massé and the team at Paralives Studio have pushed back the release date to May 25. Massé explained that the team expanded its playtests i





Croatia vs Faroe Islands live stream: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
All the ways to watch Croatia vs Faroe Islands live streams online and from anywhere, as the home side attempt to book their place at the 2026 World Cup.





Shop the best early fitness tracker deals now ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 11h
Best early Black Friday fitness tracker deals Best Early Black Friday Fitness Tracker Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 $699.99 (Save $99.01) Best Early Black Friday Budget Fitness Tracker Deal CMF Watch Pro 2 $55 (Save $24) Best Early Black Friday Apple Watch Alternative Fitness Tracker Deal Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition on white background $609.91 (Save $490.98) Whether you're looking to crus





Laifen Goes All-In for Early Black Friday With 40% Off Its Best-Selling Hair Dryers, Toothbrushes, and Shavers
Gizmodo / 11h
Laifen’s Black Friday sale shaves 40% off its highly-rated products, but the stock might sell out soon.





Scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling Fusarium graminearum into US. But what is it?
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A Chinese plant scientist at the University of Michigan, who drew national attention in June 2025 when she was arrested and accused along with another Chinese scientist of smuggling a crop-damaging fungus into the US, pleaded guilty on November 12, 2025, to charges of smuggling and making false statements to the FBI. Under her plea agreement, Yunqing Jian, 33, was sentenced to time served and exp





Years later, Arkane’s Dishonored is still a modern stealth classic
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Back in 2012, Dishonored earned the first Game of the Year honor of my tenure at Ars Technica. Looking back on the game some 13 years later, Arkane’s well-constructed world of steam punk magical realism earns its place as a modern classic. The game does a great job of drawing you into that world immediately, with a memorable opening sequence that sees you framed for the on-screen murder of the em





You can't pause your game in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's always-online campaign
Engadget / 11h
While most of the enormous Call of Duty audience buys each annual entry without hesitation for its multiplayer offering, the single-player campaign is also a big part of the experience. CoD campaigns are often big on popcorn silliness and refreshingly tight. Some people just like to start a game and see its credits roll within a weekend, you know? But judging by the early impressions of Call of D





How to watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland: 2026 World Cup Qualifier, free streams, TV channels, preview
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
We'll show you all the ways you can watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland as they fight it out in Group A this Friday from anywhere in the world.





I review coffee makers for a living, and these are the 3 best espresso machines I recommend in this year's Black Friday sales
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Whatever your budget and level of experience, I have the perfect espresso machine for your kitchen, at the right price.





Forget the AirPods Pro 3 - the AirPods Pro 2 are just $139 at Walmart's Black Friday sale
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Quick! The AirPods Pro 2 are 40% off right now - and these older buds are still an amazing buy.





The American Airlines $11 Cheese Plate ‘Tastes Like A Bad Financial Decision’ — And The $3 Grape Proves It
33View from the Wing / 11h
Passengers are roasting American Airlines’ $11 cheese plate after photos showed just how little you get for the price. One flyer summed it up perfectly: “It tastes like a bad financial decision.” And the close-up of the single $3 grape makes the case better than any review ever could. Continue reading ...





These Glowing Snails Are a Huge Win for Conservation—and They’re Freaking Cool
Gizmodo / 11h
After going nearly extinct in the 1990s, these tropical snails have made a fabulous comeback—highlighting the value of carefully planned, long-term conservation projects.





Prime Video’s mega streaming bundle sale is still going – here are the 3 deals I’d pick out of the 20 available
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
These Prime Video bundle deals are way too good to miss, here are my top three picks for the savings you shouldn't miss.





Currys launches a huge LG TV sale for Black Friday – save up to £900 on the five-star C5 OLED TV
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The LG C5 65-inch OLED TV will make movies, sports, and games look great. It's on sale now with a huge £900 discount in the Currys Black Friday sale





Slam dunk for privacy as Nets fans can now save 73% on an ExpressVPN subscription
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
ExpressVPN is now the Official Digital Privacy Partner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets. To celebrate, fans can grab a massive discount on one of the best VPNs on the market.





How to stream RaiPlay from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
with a VPN. The free-to-air platform offers Italy football and rugby team coverage and a deep TV library, including Inspector Montalbano and Màkari.





How to stream ESPN & ABC from outside USA
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
How to watch and stream ESPN & ABC from outside the USA with a VPN, so you don't miss live NFL, NHL, and NBA basketball, or hit TV shows like Greys Anatomy.





Proton 10 update fixes many games on Linux and Steam Deck
How-To Geek / 11h
Valve has just released Proton 10.0-3, the newest stable version of the compatibility layer that lets Linux and Steam Deck users run thousands of Windows games. This update is absolutely massive and comes with better stability, performance boosts, and support for a huge list of titles.





What happens when streaming services start deleting their own movies and shows?
How-To Geek / 11h
As we leave our physical media collections behind, and new movies and shows might not even get a release you can buy, own, and preserve, streaming services are becoming the custodians of our collective media history. But are they doing a good job when platforms like Disney+ are willing to remove their own content from streaming anywhere in the world?





8 Best Frequent Flyer Programs For Redeeming Miles: Here Are My Top Picks
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
If you could only ever redeem miles through a limited number of frequent flyer programs again, which would they be? I’ll share my picks, and then I’m curious to hear how my choices compare to those of others. What makes a frequent flyer program useful? Admittedly this question is entirely theoretical. For those of us in the United States with access to credit cards, the reality is that you never





For a limited time, get your first three months of Audible for $0.99 per month — plus enjoy a $20 Audible credit
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $41.88: As of Nov. 14, get your first three months of Audible for just $0.99, saving you $41.88. On top of the monthly savings, enjoy a $20 Audible credit to use on your next listen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible $2.97 at Amazon $44.85 Save $41.88 Enjoy your first three months of Audible for just $0.99 per month. Plus, score a $20 Audible credit when you sign up. With the holi





Five people plead guilty to helping North Koreans infiltrate US companies as ‘remote IT workers’
21TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. Department of Justice said five people — including four U.S. nationals — "facilitated" North Korean IT workers to get jobs at American companies, allowing the regime to earn money from their remote labor.





Chinese Astronauts Alarmed After Finding Cracks In Their Spacecraft’s Window
Futurism / 11h
Earlier this month, China was forced to delay the November 5 return of three astronauts from its Tiangong space station after concerns that their ride home — a Shenzhou-20 spacecraft parked at the orbital outpost since April — had sustained damage from an impact. And as it turns out, their suspicions were correct. In a statement to state-run news outlet Xinhua , the China Manned Space Agency reve





Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Plan to Make Mobile Voting Happen
Wired / 11h
Political consultant Bradley Tusk has spent a fortune on mobile voting efforts. Now, he’s launching a protocol to try to mainstream the technology.





Boeing has a carbon emissions problem. Startup Charm Industrial is cleaning up.
TechCrunch / 12h
The deal will see Charm Industrial collect forestry waste and transform it into a bio-oil it buries underground.





‘Dispatch’ Is Better at Superheroic Redemption Than Romance
Gizmodo / 12h
I came to save the day, 'Dispatch,' not be forced into one of two pairings I'm not sure I even want or deserve.





AWS is launching a "meeting simulator" to help train workers for stressful jobs
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon’s Meeting Simulator tool is an AI-generated interview to help boost skills.





Forget the Steam Machine, this is Valve's most exciting announcement
How-To Geek / 12h
Valve's Steam Machine announcement has made massive waves across the PC gaming community. While the Steam Machine and Valve's new VR headset, the Steam Frame, took center stage, I'm by far the most excited about the new Steam Controller. Here's why.





Apple's Digital ID sparks privacy concerns
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Apple launches a new Digital ID tool, but the feature doesn't convince privacy purists.





Best Buy drops early Black Friday doorbusters – I've got the 12 best deals on TVs, laptops, appliances, headphones, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I've looked through the latest set of deals in the early Black Friday sale at Best Buy and picked out the 12 top offers that I recommend buying now.





Narwal is now offering its Black Friday record-low prices early with a price guarantee
How-To Geek / 12h
For anyone who has ever dreamed of handing over their household chores to a machine that actually delivers on the promise, Narwal has been quietly perfecting that idea . Known for blending robotics with genuinely useful automation, the brand has earned its place among the most advanced names in smart home cleaning. This year, Narwal’s Black Friday promotion gives tech enthusiasts and homeowners a





Air Canada and Porter's battle over Toronto lowers New York fares ... for now
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Travelers to Canada's largest city have something to look forward to next spring: Air Canada's new U.S. flights from Toronto's downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). The Star Alliance carrier's new nonstops to Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. , that begin in March 2026 are the first-ever challenge to Porter Airlines' monopoly on U.S. routes from YTZ since it began flying





Clash of the airline cards: Atmos Rewards Summit Visa vs. Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
If you've never been particularly invested in airline credit cards, now's a great time to start paying attention to this niche space. That's because two cobranded airline cards emerged this year that made us look twice . Both products even had me, someone who doesn't care much about airline loyalty, struggling to decide which one I wanted to open, since they both offer outsize value. I'm referrin





Man Dies From Burger in First Death Linked to Meat Allergy Spread by Ticks
61Gizmodo / 12h
The healthy 47-year-old man from New Jersey developed a fatal allergic reaction hours after attending a barbeque in summer 2024.





You Can Finally See Your Mac's Clipboard History in Spotlight
Lifehacker / 12h
Amazingly, your Mac has only just gained the ability to show you a full list of what you've copied. macOS has always allowed you to copy and paste items, but if you copied multiple items back-to-back, there was no way to view the earliest items you added to your clipboard. Sure, third-party apps have filled this gap for many years now, but macOS itself didn't allow you to easily view multiple ite





The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
53Wired / 12h
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.





Intel Panther Lake CPU leak suggests integrated GPUs are getting a potentially game-changing leap in performance
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H leak shows just how good this CPU might be for handhelds and budget gaming laptops.





Get the Ultimate PC Upgrade with Snapdragon
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Choose from the fastest PCs with multi-day battery life





Red Dead Redemption comes to PS5, Xbox, iOS, and Android: How to get it
Mashable / 12h
Get ready to rustle and mosey and, uh, other cowboy-themed verbs on your mobile device in a few weeks. That's because Rockstar's legendary Red Dead Redemption from 2010 is coming to basically every modern video game device in upgraded form on Dec. 2, per Rockstar itself . The Red Dead Redemption PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 , iOS , and Android versions will feature fresher visuals and





Google is training Gemini-powered agents using Goat Simulator 3
Mashable / 12h
Google has developed an AI-powered agent that's playing video games, including Goat Simulator 3 — yes, a goat-based video game. Google DeepMind created a Gemini-powered agent called SIMA 2 — "scalable instructable multiworld agent" — that's navigating the world of Goat Simulator 3 , reported MIT Technology Review . The AI agent is called SIMA 2 because, well, there was an original SIMA. We covere





These Wooden Wireless Earbuds Claim to Self-Heal Small Scratches
Gizmodo / 12h
JVC Kenwood's Wood Master wireless earbuds are looking like stiff competition.





You need a fabric shaver, and my favorite is only $13 for Black Friday
Engadget / 12h
If you clicked on this story because you don't know what a fabric shaver is, you're not alone. That was me not too long ago when I started searching for something that could get rid of the pilling on some of my most loved pieces of clothing. Blessedly, I stumbled upon the Philips Fabric Shaver , a type of device I didn't even know existed, and decided to give it a shot. It's now an essential piec





What’s a Digital Passport and How Does It Work?
25NYT > Technology / 12h
Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know.





Need cheap noise-canceling over-ear headphones now? My favorite JLabs just got a huge 38% discount –here's why they're $49 well spent
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I loved these JLab headphones at their original MSRP, and now, they're a stone-cold steal





American luxury sedan with Lexus-level refinement at a lower price
How-To Geek / 12h
Lexus has long set the bar for luxury, tech, and value, with models like the UX300h, NX, and RZ starting under $44,000. Their higher-end trims, like the IS 500 F SPORT, pack impressive features and performance but push past $60,000.





Astonishing Photo Shows Man Skydiving Through Sun
Futurism / 12h
An amazing photo shows a person seemingly skydiving through a vast backdrop of the Sun. But instead of deploying generative AI or other editing trickery, the photographer behind the once-in-a-lifetime shot has the receipts to prove it’s very much real. Arizona-based amateur astronomer Andrew McCarthy shared the now-viral image on Reddit , calling it the “most preposterously fake-looking real phot





Early Black Friday Apple deals include a four-pack of AirTags for $65
Engadget / 12h
Good deals on Apple products are generally harder to come by throughout the year than with other brands, but sale events are usually the best time to look around. And sure enough, ahead of Black Friday , Apple’s AirTags are cheaper than ever. You can pick up a four-pack of these handy Bluetooth trackers for $65, a record low price. Bear in mind that this deal brings the price per AirTag down to $





Netflix’s first TV party games including Pictionary are now available to play for free, but we’ll have to wait for the Knives Out spin-off
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Netflix games gets huge refresh with six new party challenges to play on your TV – but the best of the bunch has set no release date.





Stop using so many tabs in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 12h
Fragmenting your data across many Excel tabs is a common habit that silently kills file performance, introduces hidden errors, and turns reporting into a tedious chore. Here's why you need to stop.





Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Being Tested as a Treatment for Long Covid
63Wired / 12h
GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of long Covid.





The Steam Machine Is Not Built for Hardcore PC Gamers
71Gizmodo / 12h
And that’s totally okay.





Transfer Chase Points To Marriott Bonvoy With 70% Bonus
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus, which matches an offer we saw earlier this year, I wouldn’t consider this to be the most exciting offer on earth, though there is potentially value to be had. Chase offering 70% bonus on Marriott Bonvoy transfers Between November 14 and November 30, 2025, you can receive a 70% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points





The Garmin Forerunner 265 and 965 Have Never Been Priced This Low
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While I've been thinking about the sale prices we might see on Black Friday , Garmin just went and dropped the prices on several of their watches.

Friday, November 14, 2025

Technology News and More-Friday Edition...

Technology News and More..






American Airlines Gives First Class To Pilots — While The Customers Who Earned Upgrades Sit In Coach
1KView from the Wing / 13h
American Airlines now upgrades deadheading pilots into first class ahead of the customers who actually earn those seats. Ten high-value flyers watched a pilot get the only available upgrade on their flight, a moment that captured how far the airline has drifted from its own loyalty promises. Continue reading ...





TCL just launched an unbelievably cheap gaming QLED TV, with 144Hz support, plus both Dolby Vision and HDR10+
Latest from TechRadar / 14h
TCL's new gaming QLED TV starts at just $599.






Planning your weekend viewing? A premium Binge subscription is down to just AU$2 for Black Friday – and I've got the show for you
Latest from TechRadar / 7min
All Her Fault is a gripping drama that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish –you can the entire series and more right now on Binge for just AU$2 thanks to this Black Friday deal.





Cheap-but-good NBN provider Buddy Telco is giving away a free month on all its plans
Latest from TechRadar / 21min
Buddy Telco has offered great-value NBN since its founding, but for Black Friday, it's even more tantalising with an offer of one-month of free NBN.





OpenAI is piloting group conversations in ChatGPT
Engadget / 1h
OpenAI has started pilot testing group chats within ChatGPT in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan. Like group chats in messaging apps, you can create conversations with friends and family. In this instance, though, ChatGPT is one of the participants, building an itinerary as you plan a vacation, giving you ideas for renovation projects or helping you find a restaurant everyone in the chat





Stuff Your Earbuds Day is back for 2025 — score free audiobooks on Nov. 14-15
Mashable / 1h
FREE AUDIOBOOKS: Stuff Your Earbuds Day 2025 is live on Nov. 14-15. Download free audiobooks for 48 hours only, with no limit on the number of downloads. We're always waxing lyrical about Stuff Your Kindle Day . These special events provide awesome opportunities for bookworms to stock up on new reads without spending anything. You don't get much for free these days, so we feel duty bound to make





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on November 14
Mashable / 1h
The moon is shrinking each night as we move toward the New Moon, and tonight it’s showing just a slim crescent, a nod to the current phase, Waning Crescent. However, we're early in this stage, so there's still plenty to spot on its surface if you look closely. What is today’s moon phase? As of Friday, Nov. 14, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 27% of the moon is lit up tonight, accord





I compared the OnePlus 15 and iPhone 17 Pro cameras on vacation – and I honestly can't decide which I prefer
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I took the OnePlus 15 and iPhone 17 Pro to Prague for a two-way camera showdown – here are the pictures.





Forget Dyson – this Shark cordless vacuum cleaner for just AU$217 is the Black Friday vacuum deal I can personally vouch for
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The Shark IZ102 is one of the better stick vacuums you can buy on a budget and it just hit its lowest price ever in this early Black Friday deal.





NYT Pips hints, answers for November 14, 2025


Mashable / 3h
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 hints today: Clues, answers for November 14, 2025
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love stunts. 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 hints a





NYT Strands hints, answers for November 14, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're evasive. 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's





Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 14, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love bold colors. 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





Hurdle hints and answers for November 14, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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





Need a new pair of ANC headphones? Subscribe to the TechRadar Australia newsletter for your chance to win a set of limited-edition Sennheisers!
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The 80th Anniversary Edition of one of our top-rated ANC headphones, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, is up for grabs and we’re picking one lucky subscriber to take it home.





Viral TikTok songs are changing the music industry
Mashable / 5h
Connie Francis’ “Pretty Little Baby” is more than 60 years old. And though it was never even released as a single, this 1962 song became a global sensation in 2025, coming in at number 5 on TikTok’s global Songs of the summer list. Other ‘catalogue’ tracks have reemerged lately, becoming trending hits decades after their release. But it’s not just music from the archives. New and emerging artists





Netflix introduces new Game Night feature with classic party games like Pictionary
Mashable / 6h
Would you play Boggle or Pictionary on your TV? Netflix thinks so. On Thursday, Netflix introduced a new feature called Game Night, which lets customers play a handful of video games with just their TV, using their phones as controllers. Launching today, Game Night includes Boggle Party , Lego Party! , Pictionary: Game Night , Tetris Time Warp , and Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends. Game Night i





Walmart's official Black Friday sale is live – here are 41 deals I'd buy from Apple, Bissell, Ninja, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Walmart's Black Friday sale is officially live for Walmart Plus members, and I'm rounding up today's top deals that I'd buy from brands like Apple, Ninja, LG, and Bissell.





Don’t wait for Black Friday - Flashforge AD5X drops to just $319 for full-color, high-speed 3D printing
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Flashforge AD5X offers high-speed, full-color 3D printing - and it's just $319 for Black Friday.





How to watch India v South Africa 1st Test 2025: live streams, schedule, teams
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
All the ways to watch reigning World Test Champions South Africa take on India wherever you are in the world - live streams, broadcasters, schedule, squads





Valve’s Steam Machine could fix two massive SteamOS gaming problems – and I’m preparing to ditch Windows 11 for good
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I'm fully expecting the Steam Machine to solve two massive problems with SteamOS gaming, and it may be time to leave Windows 11 behind.





The 100-inch Hisense Class QD6 QLED 4K TV is sitting at a new record-low price before Black Friday
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $1,002 : The 100-inch Hisense Class QD6 QLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,497.99 at Amazon, down from the list price of $2,499.99. That's a 40% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 100-inch Hisense Class QD6 QLED 4K TV $1,497.99 at Amazon $2,499.99 Save $1,002.00 Holiday hosting season is right around the corner. If you're busy prepping the menu, fin





Russias advanced robot human immediately face plants at debut
29Mashable / 7h
Russian engineers ran their new humanoid robot on stage, Rocky Balboa-style, in what was supposed to be the beginning of a new era in robotics for the nation They then proceeded to watch it epically face-plant in front of the Moscow audience. Known as AIdol, the AI-powered, anthropomorphic tech was making its public debut at a press event on Nov. 10, advertised as an example of the country's dome





Dyson Black Friday 2025 deals have come early – these are the best discounts on vacuums, hair tools and fans
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Dyson's Black Friday 2025 deals in Australia have started already, plus there are plenty of Dyson dupes to choose from too.





Not a mistake: Sony's best-selling noise cancelling headphones are now just AU$261 in this unmissable coupon-stacking Black Friday deal
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones are simply sensational 5 years since their release – they're now down to their lowest Aussie price for Black Friday courtesy of Sony.





Apparently, Edgar Wright Turned Down Directing an ‘X-Men’ Movie
Gizmodo / 7h
'Running Man' and 'Star Wars' producer Simon Kinberg revealed his desire to work with the director on the superhero franchise.





This flu season looks grim as H3N2 emerges with mutations
60Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Health officials in the United Kingdom are warning that this year’s flu season for the Northern Hemisphere is looking like it will be particularly rough—and the US is not prepared. The bleak outlook is driven by a new strain of H3N2, which emerged over the summer (at the end of the Southern Hemisphere’s season) sporting several mutations. Those changes are not enough to spark the direst of circum





Get your game on with the 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED monitor for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $400: As of Nov. 13, get the LG Ultragear OLED monitor for $499.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899.99. That's a discount of 44% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon LG Ultragear OLED $499.99 at Amazon $899.99 Save $400 Looking to upgrade your gaming battlestation? Or maybe you're in the market for a new monitor since yours is showing its age. Wh





Gift this retro console with 70,000 preloaded games for $90
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Save 43% on the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro retro gaming emulator that you can also use to watch movies. Opens in a new window Credit: Kinhank Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and Streaming Console $89.97 $159.99 Save $70.02 If you’ve got a gamer on your gift list this year, you don’t have to give them the pricey new releases to impress. The retro-inspired Kinhank Super





Windows 10 is gone — get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office at a steep discount
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get this bundle of Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office 2021 on sale for $49.97 through Nov. 16 and upgrade your entire PC at once (reg. $418.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle $44.97 $418.99 Save $374.02 Microsoft has officially moved on from Windows 10, and if your PC’s still ru





Steam Frame vs Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 — Which has stronger specs, and which is best for gaming?
Mashable / 7h
Virtual reality headsets have gotten increasingly popular over the past few years. Sony’s PlayStation VR and VR2 , along with the just-launched Samsung Galaxy XR , and the revamped Apple Vision Pro are some examples. These tech giants join Meta in the virtual reality fray, giving us true competition in the AR/VR space for the first time. Yesterday, Valve announced that it’s also creating a brand





Vine is back, rebooted as diVine, funded by Twitters Jack Dorsey
Mashable / 7h
What's old is new again — Vine is back. Well, kind of. And Other Stuff, a nonprofit collective run by Jack Dorsey — yes, the Twitter founder who originally killed Vine — financed diVine, which launched Thursday. It has very similar branding to Vine, is focused on six-second videos, and will feature archived, old Vines. TechCrunch, which spoke with the company, reported diVine users will have acce





You Can Get This Dragon G3X Ultra Wired Gaming Headset on Sale for Just $50
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get the Dragon G3X Ultra Flexible Wired Gaming Headset on sale for $49.99 on StackSocial right now , priced comfortably between budget and mid-range gear. The design is bold, with a red shell and a breathing LED light that cycles through seven colors, adding atmosph





Google's AI Shopping Push Is Better for Business Than It Is for You
Lifehacker / 7h
Today, Google announced three new AI shopping features, all centered around keeping you engaged with its AI throughout the entire shopping process. On the one hand, these features have the potential to make shopping more convenient—on the other hand, maybe lowering friction isn't the best idea when it comes to spending money. Beyond selling you on convenience, these features all share something e





VCs abandon old rules for a ‘funky time’ of investing in AI startups
TechCrunch / 7h
The goalposts are moving for AI startups when it comes to growth, product features, and just about everything else.





Don’t wait for Black Friday - Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D printer delivers next-level 16K precision printing for just $419.99
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D printer delivers next-level 16K precision printing - and it's just $419.99 for Black Friday.





Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket safely made it to space a second time
Engadget / 7h
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has completed its second flight, The Washington Post reports . The rocket launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday, and successfully separated from its first-stage booster, which later landed on a sea platform Blue Origin calls "Jacklyn." The launch marks the first time the space startup has been able to catch a New Glenn booster for la





The future of hatchbacks? Peugeot's new concept EV dazzles with gullwing doors, swappable seats and steer-by-wire tech
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Peugeot says it is moving towards steer-by-wire technology in the coming years, completely changing the way it approaches car interiors.





Here's why you shouldn't watch some movies in 4K
How-To Geek / 7h
It's sometimes easy to fall into the trap that a bigger number on something means that it's subjectively better, when really it's just objectively "more" on some measurable axis.





Scientists Wanted to Know How Many Squid Pilot Whales Eat Each Day. What They Found Was Astounding
Gizmodo / 7h
Short-finned pilot whales love eating squid, and boy do they stuff themselves with it, new research finds.





Mozilla will add an 'AI window' to Firefox
Engadget / 7h
Mozilla is working on a new tool for Firefox called AI Window . This will be an opt-in space for chatting with an AI assistant and getting help from it while browsing. The goal with this project appears to be giving users more control over when and how they choose to interact with AI. AI Window will be another option for users alongside the standard Firefox window and the Private Window, which wi





Spotify's New AI-Powered Audiobook Recaps Will Remind You Where You Left Off
Lifehacker / 8h
If you're anything like me, you'll come back to a book or TV show after pausing it for a few days or weeks, only to have to spend hours on a wiki reminding yourself of where you left off, while also trying to dodge spoilers. Spotify is doing its best to fix at least one of those problems, by testing AI recaps for some of its audiobooks. It's the first new AI-powered feature in a while that I woul





Earn bonus points and miles: How to maximize shopping portals for Black Friday and holiday deals
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
One of our favorite things about the holiday season is the sales: Black Friday cruise deals , Travel Tuesday hotel bargains and, of course, plenty of discounts at various retailers . If you're thinking about taking advantage of any holiday sales, don't forget that you can use shopping portals to earn extra points, miles or cash back on your purchases. For the uninitiated, shopping portals are onl





The full list of Chase's The Edit properties is now available for Sapphire Reserve cardholders
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Finding your next dream-worthy stay with The Edit by Chase Travel℠ just got a lot easier. Those with the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ), the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees ) or the invitation-only J.P. Morgan Reserve Card can now view a full searchable list of properties included in The Edit within the Chase Travel portal . The information for the J.P. Mor





Racing to Fiji: American Airlines vs. Cathay Pacific vs. Fiji Airways
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
In The Points Guy's longest race yet, Nicky Kelvin and Liam Spencer flew from London to Fiji in opposite directions around the world. Nicky headed eastbound via Cathay Pacific, while Liam went westbound on American Airlines, with both finishing their journeys on Fiji Airways in business class, where they found two very different experiences. The routes From Piccadilly Circus in London, Nicky jump





‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ Hasn’t Aged Well
Gizmodo / 8h
‘Wicked: For Good’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Sphere mean the ‘Oz’ story is hotter than ever, but this 2013 film occupies an uneasy place in its legacy.





A Fake Airline Captain Flew Passengers Across Europe For Months—And Major Airlines Never Noticed His Forged License
26View from the Wing / 8h
For months, a pilot with fake credentials posed as an airline captain, operating passenger flights across Europe undetected. Major carriers didn't catch his forged license until a routine audit finally revealed the stunning deception—raising serious questions about airline vetting procedures. Continue reading ...





The Google Play Store Is Making It Easy to Remotely Uninstall Apps From Your Other Android Devices
Lifehacker / 8h
If you have multiple Android devices, you might like to keep the experience about the same across them. If you download an app that's useful on your phone, there's a good chance you'll also want that app on your tablet, or even your Chromebook. Likewise, if you no longer find an app useful on one device, you likely won't want to keep it on your other devices, either. It can be annoying, however,





5 Years Later, the PS5 Has Destroyed Xbox. But the PS6 Faces a Bigger Threat
Gizmodo / 8h
Sony won this console generation. The next one won't be so easy.





Google claims win for everyone as text scammers lost their cloud server
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The day after Google filed a lawsuit to end text scams primarily targeting Americans, the criminal network behind the phishing scams was “disrupted,” a Google spokesperson told Ars. According to messages that the “ringleader” of the so-called “Lighthouse enterprise” posted on his Telegram channel, the phishing gang’s cloud server was “blocked due to malicious complaints.” “We will restore it as s





Are you ready for a $1,000 Steam Machine? Some analysts think you should be.
41Ars Technica - All content / 8h
If you ask random gamers what price they think Valve will charge for its newly announced Steam Machine hardware , you’ll get a wide range of guesses . But if you ask the analysts who follow the game industry for a living the same question… well, you’ll actually get the same wide range of (somewhat better-informed) guesses. At the high end of those guesses are analysts like F-Squared ‘s Michael Fu





Tiny chips hitch a ride on immune cells to sites of inflammation
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Standard brain implants use electrodes that penetrate the gray matter to stimulate and record the activity of neurons. These typically need to be put in place via a surgical procedure. To go around that need, a team of researchers led by Deblina Sarkar, an electrical engineer and MIT assistant professor, developed microscopic electronic devices hybridized with living cells. Those cells can be inj





Google Can Now Robocall Stores for You to Ask If They Have What You Want
Lifehacker / 8h
In a strange reversal of the usual seller/customer dynamic, Google is now giving buyers the power to send out their own robocalls. It's not the first time the company has experimented with giving the average Joe the ability to send AI robocalls , but it is much more robust than previous outings. Rolling out today , the feature will show up while you're browsing for certain products on Search, so





Lina Khan Stays Remarkably on Message on ‘The Adam Friedland Show’
Gizmodo / 8h
Friedland simply could not get her to disclose her LSAT score.





SoftBank sells its entire Nvidia stock - could this be the start of the AI bubble bursting?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
SoftBank sells Nvidia shares to fund OpenAI and robotics investment, raising market concerns amid AI bubble warnings.





Blue Origin Launches New Glenn NG2 – LANDED THE BOOSTER
Next Big Future / 8h
Blue Origin had to scrub the New Glenn NG2 twice. Launched today. Good Separation. Relit engines and coming in for landing. They counted down to 20 seconds about an hour ago. Reset the clock to 34 minutes. Counted down again and had a hold at about 14 minutes and reset the clock again.





Baffled by the iPhone Pocket? Here are 5 reasons why Apple's ridiculed phone ‘sock’ actually makes sense
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The iPhone Pocket has been largely ridiculed on social media, but there's more thought behind it than meets the eye.





Jack Dorsey Releases Vine Reboot Where AI Content Is Banned
Futurism / 8h
Twitter co-founder and blockchain evangelist Jack Dorsey has made good on his promise of reviving his much-missed, six-second video platform Vine — well, sort of. As TechCrunch reports , the rebooted platform, dubbed diVine, will include over 100,000 archived videos from the platform, likely only a small fraction of the platform’s original database. Vine had over 200 million active monthly users





Amazon rebrands its Starlink competitor to Amazon Leo
Engadget / 9h
Amazon is making its satellite communication network a bit more official with a rebrand. The company has announced that Project Kuiper will now be called "Amazon Leo," a nod to the fact that its network is composed of satellites in low Earth orbit. Project Kuiper's journey to becoming a proper Amazon brand has been a long one. The company introduced the project in 2019 with the goal of offering i





AT&T data breach settlement claim form: Where to get it, deadline to file
Mashable / 9h
You have about a month left to claim a portion of the $177 million data breach settlement against AT&T. Last month, the deadline to file was extended to December, so there's still time to file a claim. The first of the two large-scale breaches was discovered in March 2024, after customer data appeared on the dark web. AT&T later explained in a statement that the breach compromised the addresses,





Report: Brainiac Will Be the Big Bad in ‘Man of Tomorrow’
29Gizmodo / 9h
James Gunn's 'Superman' follow-up will allegedly tackle one of the Man of Steel's most famous foes.





Build Mode starts at the beginning: How Forethought AI found product-market fit
TechCrunch / 9h
In the debut episode of the Build Mode podcast, we sat down with Deon Nicholas, co-founder of Forethought AI, to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting company with and for your customers from day one.





Verizon may cut 15,000 jobs next week
Engadget / 9h
The Wall Street Journal reported that Verizon plans to cut about 15,000 jobs over the next week. Sources told the publication that Verizon is attempting to reduce costs as it faces more competition for wireless service and home internet customers. At the reported scope, this would be the largest reduction in history for the telecom company. Verizon leadership indicated that a sea change was comin





The Four Best Paint Additives I've Used in My Own House (That You Should Try Too)
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Paint can be a cheap way to transform and improve your house , covering up the wear and tear of daily life or bringing a pop of color into your home. The paint you pick up at your local hardware store is pretty powerful stuff, but if you’ve ever struggled to make a DIY paint job look professional, or tried to solve a specific problem with paint, y





Is the Prime Visa credit card worth the cost?
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
When it comes to online retailers, Amazon is the giant in the room. While the Prime Visa (see rates and fees ) doesn't technically have an annual fee, one of its caveats is that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to qualify. A Prime membership costs $139 per year (or $14.99 per month). It's hard to assess the value of a Prime membership based solely on the return you might get using the online





Alaska Airlines announces start date for Rome flights; Atmos Rewards bookings now open
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Alaska Airlines has announced the start date for its first-ever flights to Europe — and tickets are now on sale. The Seattle-based carrier revealed its new nonstop service between the Pacific Northwest and Rome will launch April 28, 2026. The flights will usher in a new transatlantic era for Alaska, one that the carrier has been plotting ever since acquiring Hawaiian Airlines last year. Alaska on





Forget "can it run Doom?" - hardware buff shows you can run a Minecraft server on a cheap smart LED lightbulb
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A hacker converted a cheap smart LED bulb into a functioning Minecraft server.





One of my favorite Dell laptops is now on sale and it's $430 cheaper than when I gave it 4.5-stars
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Dell 14 Plus is a great laptop for most people, and it's more than $400 off the price it was when I gave it 4.5 stars.





Tesla recalls Powerwall 2 AC Battery System due to fire hazards
Mashable / 9h
Tesla has another recall on its hands — and this time it doesn't involve its EV cars. On Thursday, Tesla issued a recall notice for its Powerwall 2 AC Battery System and has instituted a replacement program for the roughly 10,500 affected units in the United States. Tesla's Powerwall 2 AC Battery System is a residential or light commercial solution for storing energy generated by solar or from th





I test Kindles for a living. These are the only e-reader deals Id recommend shopping early.
Mashable / 9h
When the big shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday come around, our sights are set on our favorite tech. It's often the only time when they're guaranteed to get a discount. My favorite gadgets? Kindles . It's part of my job to test e-readers , but outside of work hours, you'll still find me and my Kindle attached at the hip. But the thing with Kindles is that they rarely go on sale. Sur





Blue Origin sticks first New Glenn rocket landing and launches NASA spacecraft
22TechCrunch / 9h
It's an impressive accomplishment for the new mega-rocket launch system, and paves the way for the company to start re-using the boosters in commercial missions.





Apple’s new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with ‘third-party AI’
TechCrunch / 9h
Apple updates its App Store rules to restrict apps from sharing personal data with third-party AI without disclosure and explicit permission.





13 Shows like 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I'm not sure what it says about us that we can't get enough of Ed Gein, of all people. While lacking the type of body count that would put him among American's most prolific serial murderers, his penchant for crafting housewares from human skin has more than earned him a spot in that dark pantheon. Beyond his appeal to true crime enthusiasts, his





Looking for the best biggest Black Friday cloud storage discounts? These won't disappoint
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
This Black Friday we've rounded up all the deals that offer 90% off or more.





Forget being a ‘Meta Quest 3 killer’ I think the Steam Frame could be an ‘every XR headset killer’ for two important reasons
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Steam Frame could be the most exciting VR headset in years, unless you're Meta, Apple, and Samsung.





American Airlines Flight Attendants Facing Termination Threats And A 48% Dues Hike Are Now Getting Free Legal Help
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines flight attendants face escalating pressure from their union, including threats of termination for unpaid dues and a demand they pay 48% more in union fees. With internal union battles complicating matters, a national legal defense group has stepped forward, offering flight attendants free legal assistance to protect their jobs and understand financial options. Continue reading





Trying local AI models became way easier after I installed this app
How-To Geek / 9h
AI is more popular than ever, and there are dozens of great uses out there ranging from voice replication and synthesis to 3D modeling. None of that means anything if getting them up and running is too much trouble.





Yes, your desktop PC power consumption does matter
How-To Geek / 9h
When you built your desktop PC, you probably didn't think about the power it uses other than making sure your power supply was up to the job of handling all your components.





8 Things We Liked About ‘Bat-Fam’ and 2 Things We Didn’t
Gizmodo / 9h
The DC Studios animated show is now streaming on Prime Video and Amazon Kids+.





Tesla Reportedly Adding Apple CarPlay, Bucking Industry Trend
37Gizmodo / 9h
The move would break with Elon Musk's longstanding insistence that its native software is superior to a third-party system.





What if the aliens come and we just can’t communicate?
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Science fiction has long speculated about the possibility of first contact with an alien species from a distant world and how we might be able to communicate with them. But what if we simply don’t have enough common ground for that to even be possible? An alien species is bound to be biologically very different, and their language will be shaped by their home environment, broader culture, and eve





Apple suffers setback in UK App Store fee lawsuit
Engadget / 10h
Apple will not be granted a preliminary option for appealing a landmark antitrust ruling in the UK. In October, the country's Competition Appeal Tribunal determined that Apple benefited from "near absolute market power" over app distribution and in-app payments and was "abusing its dominant position by charging excessive and unfair prices" as developer commission. At the time, Apple was reportedl





Terrifying-Looking Robot Powers Up, Immediately Declares Humanity Is a “Resource” to Be “Manipulated or Eliminated”
24Futurism / 10h
As philosophers go, Aristotle was no angel. Sure, he established the first formal system of logic , and yeah, his theories dominated Western science for thousands of years. Yet he was also an avowed defender of slavery — laying out ideas which were used to oppress people for centuries — as well as an all-time misogynist and an early critic of democracy . With all that baggage in mind, it’s probab





Evacuation Warnings Issued as Atmospheric River Threatens to Drench Burn-Scarred Los Angeles
Gizmodo / 10h
The storm could trigger dangerous flash floods and mudslides, but it may also extinguish California’s wildfire season.





TESLA Dominates 2025 EV Revenue and Ultimate Victory in 2030+
Next Big Future / 10h
Elon’s companies are converging around space-based AI data centers as the ultimate mult-trillion-dollar opportunity. Analyze October sales dips (Tesla trailing BYD in China units but dominating revenue). Tesla dominates EV revenue and has even more dominance with EV profits.





Microsoft Creates a Superintelligence Team
Next Big Future / 10h
Mustafa Suleyman’s is CEO of Microsoft AI, and the co-founder and former head of applied AI at DeepMind. He thinks of superintelligence from a Humanist superintelligence (HSI) view. He verticalized, human-serving AI at enterprise scale—positions Microsoft. The microsoft superintelligence group is about a year old. The OpenAI agreement had to be modified to permit Microsoft ... Read more





Apple adjusts to the rise of the mini app with better reporting and lower commissions – and you might be the benefactor
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple has updated how it handles mini apps with a new App Store Mini Apps Partner Program that may improve the experience and lead to cheaper in-mini-app purchases.





Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser
300+Wired / 10h
In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.





OpenAI Has a New Model Powering ChatGPT
Lifehacker / 10h
Although OpenAI is most famous for creating ChatGPT, I've been mostly focused on their efforts with AI video generation. Sora , the company's short-form AI video generator, is already tricking people across social media with hyperrealistic AI slop. I fear we've already reached a point where it's too difficult to trust that what you seen on your feeds is actually real. But today, we're taking a br





Deaf Tesla Employee Fired After Complaining Factory’s Heat Disabled Hearing Aids, Lawsuit Claims
39Gizmodo / 10h
The litigation claims that the company failed to adhere to federal regulations for people with disabilities.





Is it worth it? 5 things I consider before paying for a seat upgrade
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Flying business class is often the goal, but more often than not, it doesn't make financial sense. I fly internationally fairly often, and on almost every flight, I'm presented with the opportunity to pay for an upgrade from economy class with either cash or airline miles. It's always something that has my brain spinning. When it comes to paying for business-class upgrades, specifically on intern





Apple will bring MLS games to its normal TV subscription
Engadget / 10h
Apple is retiring its Major League Soccer Season Pass and including the next season of MLS as part of its normal Apple TV subscription . Details of a new partnership agreement between Apple and MLS were first reported by The Athletic . The arrangement appears to be similar to the one the company made in October to bring F1 races to all subscribers . Starting in 2026, all MLS games will be availab





Black Friday comes early for printing fans: Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 3D printer is now just $279
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a budget 3D printer priced at just $279.99 this Black Friday.





The Samsung XR headset comes with a dizzying number of freebies you'll actually use
How-To Geek / 10h
Samsung is jumping into the VR space with the new Galaxy XR headset. While the technical specifications of the Galaxy XR are incredibly compelling on their own, the sheer number of premium subscriptions and full games bundled for free is the real selling point.





The new Steam Machine looks great, but there's one big problem (and it's not the price)
How-To Geek / 10h
Although it was pretty much only a rumor for the longest time, a new Steam Machine from Valve is now a cold hard fact. Valve announced its new SteamOS-powered gaming PC on the 12th of November 2025, and it looks like we're about to see another Steam Deck-level market disruption.





Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 Units After Fires and Property Damage
Gizmodo / 10h
The recalled units were installed between Nov. 2020 and Dec. 2022.





Christopher Nolan Explains Why He Wanted to Make ‘The Odyssey’
21Gizmodo / 10h
The 'Dark Knight' and 'Inception' director wants his 2026 release to be an epic on a scale Hollywood has never seen.





I tested these officially licensed earbuds for Nintendo Switch 2 – are they really worth buying?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking to buy cheap earbuds for your Nintendo Switch 2? I tried this officially licensed set and they weren’t half bad.





Buying a new camera phone this Black Friday? Megapixels aren’t the only important spec
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you’re looking for a new camera phone during sales season, resolution isn’t the only thing you should keep an eye out for on the spec sheet





Save $150 on the incredible Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is slightly older tech, but it's still one of the best hair dryers around – and now it's got a big price cut for Black Friday.





Google Is Rolling Out ‘Agentic Checkout’ to Make Your Purchases for You
Lifehacker / 10h
Shopping online? Google wants you to trust AI to click the buy button for you. Rolling out today, Google's new "agentic checkout" adds onto the company's existing price-tracking feature , so it's not something you'll see all the time. Instead, when you get a price drop notification on an object you've been tracking, you might now see a new "buy for me" button that will send all the necessary info





The ‘Big Short’ Guy Shuts Down Hedge Fund Amid AI Bubble Fears
Gizmodo / 10h
"Sometimes, the only winning move is not to play."





A new Nintendo Switch 2 system update just bricked many third-party docks
Engadget / 11h
The most recent Switch 2 software update looks to have bricked many third-party docks and related accessories, according to users across the internet and a report by Kotaku . We don't know if this was an intentional move by Nintendo or simply an accident. Engadget has reached out to the company for clarification. The Switch 2 update 21.0.0 brings some much-needed quality-of-life features, like th





Pilot Suspended for Banning Non-Union Flight Attendants From Business Class — Labor Leaders Blast ‘Safety Interference’ [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...





An Awkward Conversation About Blog Monetization: Opinions Welcome!
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I’ve been blogging for over 17 years now , and there’s no denying that the internet has changed a lot in that time period. The reason I’ve been able to “work” 365 days per year is really because this industry is my hobby and passion, so it never feels like work. But ultimately, this blog is also a business (even though it was never the goal when I started writing it), and the way the internet fun





This Is the First Extinct Species Ever Found in Fossilized Barf—and It’s a Pterosaur
Gizmodo / 11h
For decades, researchers believed they were looking at fish remains. They were way off the mark.





I discovered 3 criminally underused VPN features – and they're all on sale right now!
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
These VPNs can do more than you think, and few people realise!





Now that's a bonus - top camera company gifts solid gold keycaps worth thousands of dollars to its top employees
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Insta360’s lavish gold keycap rewards reflect a growing culture of luxury that blurs the line between motivation and marketing.





Tesla is reportedly testing Apple CarPlay in its vehicles
Engadget / 11h
Tesla may finally be capitulating to the calls of iPhone users wanting what practically every other major automaker offers them, Apple CarPlay. Bloomberg is reporting that the EV giant is working to add Apple’s car infotainment integration to its vehicles, according to the outlet’s sources. The feature has reportedly begun internal testing and could be ready for release in the coming months. Of c





This Roomba robot vacuum is on sale for only $150 for Black Friday
Engadget / 11h
You can already get a solid deal on a Roomba robot vacuum a couple of weeks before Black Friday kicks off in earnest. iRobot's entry-level Roomba 104 Vac robot vacuum is available for 40 percent off right now, taking its normal $250 price to a record low of $150. In iRobot's lineup of robot vacuums, the Roomba 104 sits on the low end, adept at vacuuming up dust and hair, but without the mopping a





The New Apple Watch Ultra 3 Is $100 Off
Wired / 11h
You could save big on Apple's most recently released and most powerful wrist hardware.





Citi Strata Elite’s First Cardmember Year Windfall: 100,000 Points, Up To $1,200 in Credits, and Faster Earning on American Airlines Miles
View from the Wing / 11h
It's hard to imagine anyone that won't find this to be incredible for a year. After that, it's up to you. Continue reading ...





Belkin recalls over 80K chargers and batteries after burn injuries reported
How-To Geek / 11h
Battery recalls are nothing new, but they're still annoying when they do happen. And even more so when it's something that was sold so widely, there's a solid chance you own one. Belkin sold over 80,000 of these battery packs and wireless stands before issuing this recall, so it's pretty bad.





Vampire Survivors VR asks what if the bullet hell was on your face?
Engadget / 11h
During my many hours playing Vampire Survivors I often wondered what it would feel like to have the absolutely insane bullet hell action extremely close to my eyeballs. Now my dream is being fulfilled, as there's a VR port for Meta Quest headsets . The appropriately-named Vampire Survivors VR costs $10 and is available for the Meta Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro. This isn't a game that puts you in the mi





I used ChatGPT to plan a last-minute trip to Las Vegas: Here's what worked and what didn't
21The Points Guy Articles / 11h
I normally love planning my travel down to the little details. It's exciting to decide in advance where to eat and how to get there, and make sure I don't miss out on any must-see sights and attractions. However, I recently booked a last-minute trip to Las Vegas with a TPG colleague and found myself overwhelmed by the options. Having never visited Sin City before, I struggled to get my head aroun





Uber quietly pilots in-app video recording for drivers in India
TechCrunch / 11h
Uber's in-app video recording pilot is currently live in 10 cities across India. The tool is meant to deter misconduct in a market where most drivers do not use dashcams, according to Uber.





Apple halves App Store fees for mini apps
Engadget / 11h
Apple has introduced a new plan for developers who offer mini-apps that could see the commission rate cut in half. Under the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program, devs would pay a reduced rate of 15 percent, compared to the current 30 percent, on qualifying in-app purchases. Apple has a bunch of more detailed explanations and an FAQ about how the partner program will work and what mini apps are el





After Attempting to Short the AI Bubble, the “Big Short” Guy Suddenly Closes Up Shop
Futurism / 11h
Earlier this month, news emerged that Michael Burry, who famously shorted the US housing market before its collapse in 2008, had placed bets worth over $1 billion against the share prices of AI chipmaker Nvidia and software company Palantir. The reveal compounded existing concerns that the AI industry was growing into an enormous bubble that could take the US economy with it . However, the famed





6 Stephen King Movies We’d Love to See Remade
Gizmodo / 11h
Edgar Wright's 'Running Man' is now in theaters, so are there other King movies that could use a remake?





VHS looks better and worse than I remember
How-To Geek / 11h
I spent almost the first half of my life with only VHS as a home video format, though I did get to watch LaserDiscs a few times. So you'd think I'd have a pretty clear memory of what VHS video looks like. However, it's been 20 years since I last watched a tape, and it turns out our memories can be inaccurate in the strangest way.





Tesla Model Y Outsells Top 16 Other EV Models in Sales Revenue
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla Model Y outsells Top 15 other non-tesla EV model in sales revenue. Tesla is likely the only car company profitably selling EVs. Tesla sells cars for about $40000 versus $10000-15000 for BYD and other Chinese Car makers. China BEV sales surpassed 1.1 million per month. Tesla is selling about 150,000 per month on average ... Read more





Disney+ may start hosting user-generated AI videos
Engadget / 11h
During Disney's latest earnings call, CEO Bob Iger spoke about next steps for the Disney+ streaming service, and he noted that the entertainment giant has had "productive conversations" with potential AI partners. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Disney+ might soon play host to user-generated short-form AI videos. "The other thing that we’re really excited about, that AI is going to give us





Civil war is brewing in the wasteland in Fallout S2 trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
We got our first glimpse of the much-anticipated second season of Fallout (adapted from the popular video game franchise) in August when Prime Video released an extended teaser. We now have the official trailer, with all the deadpan humor, explosions, and mutant atrocities one could hope for—including ghoulish Elvis impersonators in New Vegas. (Spoilers for S1 below.) As previously reported , in





After years of saying no, Tesla reportedly adding Apple CarPlay to its cars
28Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple CarPlay, the interface that lets you cast your phone to your car’s infotainment screen, may finally be coming to Tesla’s electric vehicles. CarPlay is nearly a decade old at this point , and it has become so popular that almost half of car buyers have said they won’t consider a car without the feature, and the overwhelming majority of automakers have included CarPlay in their vehicles. Unti





What’s Next for AI?
MIT Technology Review / 12h






Newsletter platform beehiiv adds AI website building, creator tools in major expansion
TechCrunch / 12h
Newsletter platform beehiiv announced a massive expansion to its platform on Thursday, including offering real-time analytics and AI website creation.





People With Long Covid Have This Freaky-Looking Thing in Their Blood
29Gizmodo / 12h
The finding could help scientists better identify and potentially treat these complex cases.





Apples new M5 iPad Pro keeps getting cheaper — score it for its best price yet
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $64 : As of Nov. 13, the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M5, 256GB, WiFi) is on sale for $935 at Amazon. That's $64 or 6% off its list price, and its lowest price to date. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $935 at Amazon $999 Save $64 The latest Apple iPad Pro keeps getting cheaper as we inch our way toward Black Friday. Last week, we saw the 11-inch base





Poker Face shocker: Could Peter Dinklage replace Natasha Lyonne?
Mashable / 12h
According to Deadline , Peacock has canceled Rian Johnson's whodunnit Poker Face after two seasons. However, Johnson still has plans for the show moving forward — ones that involve recasting lead star Natasha Lyonne entirely. SEE ALSO: Rian Johnson breaks down 'Poker Face' Season 2's killer Stephen Sondheim references As Deadline reports, Johnson has started shopping Poker Face around to other br





Red alert: Amazon just dropped a new record-low price on the M5 MacBook Pro ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $119: The brand new M5 MacBook Pro is on sale at Amazon for $1,480, down from the normal price of $1,599. That's the first real discount we've seen on this lightning-fast Apple laptop. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Space Black) $1,480 at Amazon $1,599 Save $119 Early Black Friday deals are really making us wonder if the event is unof





Something funky is going on at Ubisoft
Engadget / 12h
It's been clear for some time that all is not well at Ubisoft. Between games not meeting the company's sales expectations, studio closures , downsizing elsewhere and sexual misconduct issues , it's been a rocky past several years for the company. But now it seems something else may be going on at the publisher. Just before it was set to hold a call with investors on Thursday, Ubisoft said it was





After 5 months, the $1,200 bottles of Besties All-In tequila are finally starting to ship
TechCrunch / 12h
When the hosts of the popular All-In podcast launched their own tequila brand at a star-studded party last June, all 750 bottles of the $1,200 spirit quickly sold out. But getting those bottles into customers' hands has proven harder than expected.





Black Friday comes early: Save $300 on the Creality K2 Plus Combo 3D printer and get a year's free VIP access to Creality Cloud software
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Creality K2 Plus Combo 3D printer deal is priced at just $1,199 this Black Friday, and you get freebies thrown in too!





Disney+ Will Allow Users to Generate Their Own “Frozen 3” Using AI
28Futurism / 12h
Disney is planning to flood its streaming service, Disney+, with user-generated AI slop. During the company’s recent earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that the streaming service is “in the midst of rolling out the biggest and the most significant changes” since its inception six years ago, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter . Specifically, Iger was referring to what sounds a bit like OpenA





I already hate Firefox's upcoming 'AI Window' feature
How-To Geek / 12h
Mozilla is pushing ahead with AI features in Firefox, despite much criticism from Firefox users and the occasional technical problem. The company is now working on an ‘AI Window’ for Firefox as the next big integration, which it promises will be “our most intelligent and personalized experience yet.”





Blue Origin Sends NASA Satellites to Mars, Sticks the Landing With New Glenn
28Gizmodo / 12h
Blue Origin achieved several key milestones during its second New Glenn test flight.





Google's AI Mode Can Now Work Like a Virtual Sales Associate
Lifehacker / 12h
Google really wants you to use its AI to help you do your holiday shopping, and to that end, it's finally letting AI Mode and Gemini directly link you to products. The new feature is powered by Google's "Shopping Graph," a list of 50 billion products that also informs Google's Shopping tab, and it's available to everyone on both desktop and mobile starting today. Here's how it works: In Google se





Thousands of fake packages flood npm registry in major attack - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The campaign could be in preparation for a malicious attack, or it could be a way to earn crypto tokens.





Hyatt Visa ‘Status Machine’ Offer Ends In A Week – Double Elite Nights For New Cardmembers Through January 31
View from the Wing / 12h
This gets interesting and creative because the people who should be most interested in the card are also the people most interested in Hyatt status. Globalist receives complimentary upgrades up to suites, club access or breakfast at most brands and properties, and guaranteed 4 p.m. late check-out at most non-resort properties. Guests can also earn confirmed at time of booking suite upgrades, a de





OpenAI violated copyright law, German court rules
Mashable / 12h
ChatGPT creator OpenAI violated Germany's national copyright laws, according to a court in Munich. GEMA, a German music rights group, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last November claiming that the AI company illegally trained its AI models on popular music without consent from the rights holders. This week a German court ruled in favor of GEMA and ordered OpenAI to pay an undisclosed sum in damag





Uber, Lyft face lawsuits from male drivers, claiming discrimination
Mashable / 12h
Ride share giants Uber and Lyft are facing a handful of gender discrimination lawsuits, filed by a group of male drivers who claim that recent driver preference policies have negatively impacted their opportunities for rides and revenue. In July, Uber announced gender-based preferences for women riders allowing them to request and reserve rides with only women drivers or set an app-wide preferenc





OpenAI’s new LLM exposes the secrets of how AI really works
31MIT Technology Review / 12h
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has built an experimental large language model that is far easier to understand than typical models. That’s a big deal, because today’s LLMs are black boxes: Nobody fully understands how they do what they do. Building a model that is more transparent sheds light on how LLMs work in general, helping researchers figure out why models hallucinate, why they go off the rails, and





TikTok's new 'bulletin board' feature lets creators send updates to their fans' inboxes
Engadget / 12h
TikTok introduced a new " bulletin board " feature for creators that allows them to blast out updates directly to their followers' inboxes. The idea is similar to broadcast channels on Instagram or Telegram's one-way messaging feature. People who opt to join a creator's bulletin board will receive updates in their TikTok inbox. Updates can include text, links, polls or photos; as well as other Ti





NASA’s 230-Foot Antenna Damaged, Further Straining Deep Space Communications
Gizmodo / 12h
The aging infrastructure of the Deep Space Network is operating at capacity and in desperate need of an upgrade. The latest news isn't helping.





‘Poker Face’ Is Dead, but Rian Johnson Has a Wild Plan to Revive It
74Gizmodo / 12h
Peacock is letting the show go, but it could come back at another outlet with Peter Dinklage replacing Natasha Lyonne.





Sora Is Being Used to Brutally Mock Fat People
Futurism / 12h
Earlier this year, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos bragged that generative AI is going to open the way for a paradigm shift in the way humans create art. “We’re confident that AI is going to help us and help our creative partners tell stories better, faster and in new ways — we’re all in on that,” he told CNBC in an interview . That might sound well and good in the board room. But here in the real world





Founder Admits His “AI Transcription” Startup Was Just Him Joining People’s Meetings and Taking Notes by Hand
Futurism / 12h
In 18th century Vienna, the Hungarian engineer and debutant Wolfgang von Kempelen shocked court patrons with a bizarre contraption: a great mechanical box which could seemingly play and even win chess games without any input from a human. Called the “ Mechanical Turk ,” Kempelen’s device became the talk of high society for decades, and went on to beat famed opponents including Ben Franklin and Na





Red Dead Redemption is coming on December 4 to mobile for Netflix subscribers
Engadget / 12h
Red Dead Redemption will finally be available on mobile devices, but only for Netflix subscribers. This was discovered by prolific news source and deals curator Wario64 , who also revealed a release date of December 4. The game will be free to play on both iOS and Android devices and will include the zombie-centric DLC Undead Nightmare . Red Dead Redemption coming to Netflix on Dec 4th iOS https:





Can you install Windows XP on a modern computer?
How-To Geek / 12h
I must have installed Windows XP on computers at least a hundred times in my life, and probably quite a bit more than that. While it was still a supported OS, it was as easy as booting from a disc (remember those?) and clicking a few options.





Say goodbye to blackout stress! Secure the best Jackery portable power stations and save up to 5%
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Get power ready and save up to 5% on power stations at Jackery





Protect yourself from data breaches with this Black Friday VPN Deal
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Upgrade your privacy for just $2.19 a month and stop relying on companies to protect your sensitive data.





How to watch Moldova vs Italy for *FREE* — Stream UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here's our quick guide on how to watch Moldova vs Italy for free as Gli Azzurri look to keep pace with Norway at the top of Group I.





Pakistan restarts VPN licensing in fresh bid to control online space
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has authorized five companies to offer "lawful" VPN services, raising fresh concerns about user privacy and internet freedom in the country.





Visual Studio Code just got a new coat of paint and a smarter terminal
How-To Geek / 12h
Visual Studio Code version 1.106 has officially released. This version comes with a focus on AI integration, a significant refresh of the user interface, and making the integrated terminal smarter than ever before, so it's a pretty thick update for everyone.





Lowe’s early Black Friday Kobalt deal gets you two free tools
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're busy with fall DIY projects around the house, there's no better time than the present to buy some new power tools or extra battery packs. If you're a fan of Kobalt tools , Lowe's just kicked off its huge early Black Friday sale, delivering savings on tools, batteries, and combo packs.





Six of the Best YouTube Channels for Running Workouts
Lifehacker / 12h
Approximately every five to seven months, I am possessed by a desire to "see if I like running." I suit up in activewear and my best shoes, jury-rig my apartment keys into the hair tie holding up my ponytail, and optimistically set off down Manhattan's FDR Drive. After some time, the results of my experiment are clear: I still hate running and remain convinced anyone who says it's "euphoric" or "





Shop 35+ of the best early Black Friday deals on outdoor gear
Mashable / 13h
The best early Black Friday outdoor deals at a glance: Best portable power station deal Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 $699 (save $800) Best outdoor speaker deal JBL Charge 6 $129.95 (save $70) Best cooler deal Yeti Tundra 35 $220 (save $55) Best hydration deal Yeti