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500+Wired / 8h
At an airport in South Carolina on Thursday, US representative Nancy Mace called police officers “ incompetent” and berated them repeatedly, according to an incident report.
Elon Musk Tells Joe Rogan That He Will Demo a Flying Car by End of Year
300+Gizmodo / 6h
"If you took all the James Bond cars and combined them, it's crazier than that," said Musk.
Exclusive: American Airlines Has Closed Customer Service Counters at Washington National—You’re On Your Own For Rebooking
94View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines is shutting down its customer service counters at its Washington National airport hub. They only plan to open it during major irregular operations events, with passengers expected to use their mobile app or phnfor rebooking assistance instead. Continue reading ...
Delta’s Costly Sustainable Aviation Fuel Elite Status Buy Up Promo
One Mile at a Time / 27min
It’s not unusual to see airlines give loyalty program members the opportunity to buy up to the next elite tier if they don’t quite qualify naturally. Along those lines, the Delta SkyMiles program has just launched such a promotion, with an interesting twist (thanks to Joe for flagging this). New Delta Elevate Your Status promotion launches Delta SkyMiles members have the opportunity to qualify fo
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on November 1
Mashable / 29min
We're getting closer and closer to the Full Moon, which means there's plenty to see on the moon's surface tonight. Keep reading to find out exactly what you can see. What is today’s moon phase? As of Saturday, Nov. 1, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. There will be 79% of the moon lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . Even without any equipment, there’s plenty to spot tonig
Avoid These 5 PC Building Mistakes
How-To Geek / 1h
With so many components to buy and so much money involved, it is normal to worry about which components to put in your new PC. Here are five things I always consider, and five mistakes you should avoid, when building a new PC.
How to watch Papua New Guinea vs Fiji on 9Now — it's *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
We explain how to watch Papua New Guinea vs Fiji for free on 9Now as they face off in the 2025 Pacific Championships.
How to cancel Private Internet Access and get a refund
Engadget / 2h
Private Internet Access (PIA) comes with some of the best pricing of any VPN, and often doesn't feel like a budget service. I say "often" because, sadly, it does sometimes feel like you get what you pay for with PIA. While I'm working on seeing what settings iron out the kinks, the fact is that PIA doesn't always leave you with the internet speeds you need for everyday use. If you've found PIA un
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 1, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you know the law. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 1, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a foodie. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There'
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 1, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always on the road. 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 Connec
Elon Musk Described an AI Device to Replace Phones in 5 Years
Next Big Future / 3h
Elon Musk predicts that traditional smartphones will evolve into lightweight edge nodes optimized for AI inference rather than standalone hardware. This is a broader architectural transformation driven by AI advancements. Musk describes the future device (formerly known as a phone) as an edge node for AI inference particularly for AI video inference. It would feature ... Read more
YouTube denies AI was involved with odd removals of tech tutorials
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
This week, tech content creators began to suspect that AI was making it harder to share some of the most highly sought-after tech tutorials on YouTube, but now YouTube is denying that odd removals were due to automation. Creators grew alarmed when educational videos that YouTube had allowed for years were suddenly being bizarrely flagged as “dangerous” or “harmful,” with seemingly no way to trigg
What is Bending Spoons? Everything to know about AOL’s acquirer
TechCrunch / 3h
Bending Spoons remains largely unknown, even as its portfolio of products has served more than a billion people.
3 Graphics Design Apps for Windows to Try This Weekend (Oct. 31 - Nov. 2)
How-To Geek / 4h
Photoshop and Illustrator are the graphic-design workhorses of the artistic world, but they're also rather expensive—they cost at least 20 dollars a month, and often times more. However, that doesn't mean you have to pay up to dabble with graphic design. There are some great free options.
A Monstrously Alluring Secret Comes to Light in This Eerie Short Story
Gizmodo / 5h
October's Lightspeed short story is 'Drosera regina' by A.L. Goldfuss, and it's perfect Halloween reading.
Get the kids moving with $50 off the Segway Ninebot eKickScooter
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $50: As of Oct. 31, get the Segway Ninebot eKickScooter for $229.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $279.99. That's a discount of 18%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Segway Ninebot eKickScooter $229.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $50 Remember Razer scooters back in the day? For those of you old enough to have experienced dial-up, they were fun and colorful must-haves for kids of the
Bring the power of Microsoft Office to your Mac for life with this deal
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Freshen up your Mac with some of Microsoft’s greatest tools in this lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 , now just $59.97 (reg. $219). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $59.97 $219 Save $159.03 Just because you have a Mac doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the best the PC world has to of
Pay once, stream entertaining content forever with this $20 AI-powered tool
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : Never run out of entertaining content with this lifetime subscription to BitMar Streaming Content Finder , on sale now for $19.99 (reg. $150). Opens in a new window Credit: BitMar BitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription $19.99 $150 Save $130.01 Ready to cut the cord? Whether you’re breaking up with cable or the dozens of streaming services that cost you a fortune month afte
This advanced ad-blocking app is only $19 for life
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Tired of ads? Protect yourself and your loved ones from tempting ads, malware, and unsafe content with a lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan , just $18.99 (reg. $169.99) with code FAMPLAN. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $18.99 $169.99 Save $151 As technology finds innovative ways to integrate itself into our daily lives, escaping t
How to watch Freakier Friday at home: The legacy sequel is now streaming
Mashable / 5h
The best deals to watch 'Freakier Friday' at a glance: Best non-streaming option Buy or rent 'Freakier Friday' on Prime Video $24.99 to rent, $29.99 to buy Best Disney+ deal Disney+ Premium annual subscription (no ads) $189.99 per year (save $37.89 per year) Best bundle deal Disney Bundle Duo Basic (Hulu and Disney+ with ads) $12.99 per month (save $10.99 per month) Best for Verizon customers Dis
Neural network finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
You’ll often hear plastic pollution referred to as a problem. But the reality is that it’s multiple problems. Depending on the properties we need, we form plastics out of different polymers, each of which is held together by a distinct type of chemical bond. So the method we use to break down one type of polymer may be incompatible with the chemistry of another. That problem is why, even though w
Task Manager Is Cloning Itself on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 5h
The Task Manager is an integral part of the Windows operating system. It is used to manage your startup apps, check what is hogging system resources, and perhaps most commonly, end programs that are malfunctioning. But what happens when even Task Manager malfunctions?
Replace your old TV for a bargain: Save $300 on the Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $300 : As of Oct. 31, the Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED TV is down to just $597.99 at Amazon. That's about 33% off its usual list price of $897.99 and its best price on record . Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV $597.99 at Amazon $897.99 Save $300 It may be Halloween, but buying a new TV doesn't have to be scary. We've got plenty of guides to help you out on you
Tesla Robotaxi Will Be As Big or Bigger Than Waymo at the End of 2025
Next Big Future / 6h
Elon said 1000 cars in the Bay area by the end of the year and 500 cars in austin by the end of the year. Tesla will likely have 100-200 cars in 8 other cities. They will likely be as big or bigger than Waymo which has about 1500 cars.
Every new Netflix TV show in November 2025, including Stranger Things and Squid Game: The Challenge
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The lifetime wait for Stranger Things season 5 is almost over, but what other shows are hitting Netflix in November 2025?
Meta Ray-Ban Display Review: Is This the Future We Really Want?
Gizmodo / 6h
Meta's first pair of smart glasses with a display made me ask a lot of questions, and I'm not sure I like the potential answers.
Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac Want ‘Frankenstein’ to Speak to Latin American Culture
38Gizmodo / 6h
The film is out now in select theaters and will hit Netflix on November 7.
AMD doesn't care about gamers anymore
How-To Geek / 6h
AMD holds a special place in people's hearts. That's largely because the company is perceived as being a more "open" and "consumer-friendly" alternative to NVIDIA and Intel.
Get the scary good Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for their lowest price yet
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $100: As of Oct. 31, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329, down from their usual price of $429. That's a discount of 23% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bose QuietComfort Ultra $329 at Amazon $429 Save $100 If it's time to invest in a new pair of headphones , now's a great time to start looking. Black Friday is just around the corner, but
GitHub Is Making Open-Source Projects More Secure
How-To Geek / 6h
Open-source projects are a critical part of every operating system out there, and plenty of software is either open-source or relies on open-source projects to work. But what happens when those projects are compromised by a malicious actor? GitHub is taking steps to prevent just that.
Rockstar Games accused of union busting in the UK
Engadget / 6h
Rockstar Games, developer of Grand Theft Auto VI , has been accused of deliberately laying off employees who were trying to unionize, Bloomberg reports . The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) claims over 30 employees who were eliminated at the developer's offices in the UK and Canada were either already part of a union or attempting to organize. "Rockstar has just carried out the
Cursor introduces its coding model alongside multi-agent interface
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Cursor has for the first time introduced what it claims is a competitive coding model, alongside the 2.0 version of its integrated development environment ( IDE) with a new feature that allows running tasks with multiple agents in parallel. The company’s flagship product is an IDE modeled after Visual Studio Code in many respects, but with a strong emphasis on vibe coding and heavier direct integ
SeatGuru Is Gone After 24 Years — Here’s What Killed It And What To Use Now
58View from the Wing / 7h
SeatGuru is gone. It just redirects to TripAdvisor now. Continue reading ...
6 new Apple TV+ movies and shows to watch in November 2025
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Every new Apple TV+ movie and show being released throughout November 2025 that you need to know about.
I gave myself a monster makeover with ChatGPT, here’s how you can do it, too
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Using ChatGPT and some creative prompts, I gave myself a full monster makeover for Halloween.
‘Dementia 21’ Is Basically ‘Smiling Friends’ If It Were a Horror Manga
Gizmodo / 7h
Shintaro Kago's manga is a wildly imaginative, twisted, and comedic tale about a live-in nurse's misadventures with a gaggle of supernaturally gifted old folks.
Is VPN streaming piracy? The answer's not what you expect
How-To Geek / 7h
You probably already know that you can use a VPN to circumvent regional blocks on content by making it look like you're in a different country or region, but have you thought about why streaming services work so hard to prevent this practice? Is it actually illegal?
The Retreat At Blue Lagoon: One Of My Favorite Hotel Stays Ever!
One Mile at a Time / 7h
We’re currently wrapping up an awesome trip to Iceland . While I’ll of course have a full review upon returning home, I’m sharing a few “live” highlights. I already wrote about our experience at the Reykjavik EDITION, which is a solid Marriott hotel . However, the property I was most looking forward to checking out this trip was The Retreat at Blue Lagoon , which is the 60-room ultra-luxury hotel
Have No Fear, Google Has Plans to Enshittify AI Search With Ads, Too
Gizmodo / 7h
Finally, search results compromised by capitalism, now with AI!
The Italian sports sedan that won't cost a fortune to maintain
How-To Geek / 7h
Italian cars have long carried a reputation for thrilling performance and expensive upkeep. But one sports sedan is rewriting that narrative. It captures the passion, design flair, and dynamic handling Italy is known for while offering ownership costs that won’t break the bank. This blend of beauty, power, and practicality makes it a standout choice for enthusiasts who crave character without the
This hotel in sunny Arizona just got a full makeover — and now it's bookable on points
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Kimpton fans have a new warm-weather escape for the dead of winter thanks to a robust renovation in Scottsdale, Arizona . The Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas is now accepting reservations for stays starting Jan. 5, 2026, the hotel told TPG. The property is set across 40 acres in the Paradise Valley area of Scottsdale and was a multi-million-dollar renovation of what was the former Scottsdale Pla
Southwest Just Launched A Points-Earning Debit Card — Here’s Why This New Trend Will Reshape Travel Rewards
View from the Wing / 7h
Southwest’s new debit card lets members earn Rapid Rewards points — and even Companion Pass credit — on everyday spending. But the real story is what it signals: a new wave of debit-based loyalty products that could upend how travel rewards work. Continue reading ...
Coinbase CEO Pulls Up Predictions Market During Earnings Call and Rattles Off Words People Were Betting He’d Say
Futurism / 7h
At the end of crypto exchange Coinbase’s earnings call this week, CEO Brian Armstrong made a strange proclamation. “I was a little distracted because I was tracking the prediction market about what Coinbase will say on their next earnings call and I just wanna add here the words, Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, staking, and Web 3, to make sure we get those in before the end of the call,” he said .
Elon Musk Wades Into the Debate Over Robotaxis Killing Cats. Guess Which Side He’s On
Gizmodo / 7h
After a cat was reported run over by a Waymo this week, Musk decided to share his thoughts on pet safety and driverless cars.
Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation
2 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Two Windows vulnerabilities—one a zero-day that has been known to attackers since 2017 and the other a critical flaw that Microsoft initially tried and failed to patch recently—are under active exploitation in widespread attacks targeting a swath of the Internet, researchers say. The zero-day went undiscovered until March , when security firm Trend Micro said it had been under active exploitation
FCC to rescind ruling that said ISPs are required to secure their networks
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The Federal Communications Commission will vote in November to repeal a ruling that requires telecom providers to secure their networks, acting on a request from the biggest lobby groups representing Internet providers. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the ruling, adopted in January just before Republicans gained majority control of the commission, “exceeded the agency’s authority and did not prese
Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk
63Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A measles investigation amid a large, ongoing outbreak at the Arizona-Utah border has hit a roadblock as the first probable case identified in the Salt Lake City area refuses to work with health officials, the local health department reported this week. There have been over 150 cases collectively across the two states, mostly in northwestern Mohave County, Arizona , and the southwest health distr
Mini-LED Bloom: The Controversial Issue That Won't Go Away
How-To Geek / 8h
Mini-LED technology is mighty impressive. A good mini-LED can get you a large fraction of the way to OLED image quality, while surpassing older LCD backlight technologies by a large margin.
Bluesky experiments with dislikes and 'social proximity' to improve conversations
Engadget / 8h
Bluesky is adding a dislike button as a way to signal the kind of posts you don't want to see in your Discover feed. The experiment is part of several new ideas Bluesky is exploring to a improve conversations on its platform. The new experiments Bluesky is running are primarily built around the notion of "social proximity." The company says it's aiming to build a system that maps your place in a
‘Back to the Future’ in 4DX Is a Truly Hilarious, Additive Experience
Gizmodo / 8h
The classic Robert Zemeckis film is back in theaters this weekend, and if you can, see the 4DX version.
AMD and the US government sign $1 billion deal for two massive supercomputers - is the global AI war finally heating up?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The US and AMD are investing $1 billion in two supercomputers to advance AI and scientific computing.
Windows 11 Is Getting a Big Bluetooth Upgrade
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft has tested Bluetooth shared audio in Windows 11 for a while, allowing multiple people to listen to a PC with their own pairs of Bluetooth headphones. The feature is now rolling out more widely, but there are still some catches.
How Apple Plans to Improve AI Image Editors
Lifehacker / 8h
Apple might be dead last in the AI race—at least when you consider competition from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta—but that doesn't mean the company isn't working on the tech. In fact, it seems most of the work Apple does on AI is behind the scenes : While Apple Intelligence is, well, there, the company's researchers are working on other ways to improve AI models for everyone, not just A
Raspberry Pi Projects to Try This Weekend (October 31 - November 2)
How-To Geek / 8h
The weekend is here, so why not take a few hours and spin up a new Raspberry Pi project? This weekend is full of fun DIY projects from 3D printing servers to home-built security cameras, and even getting a backup server up and running.
Marriott Bonvoy Member Resort Fee Wi-Fi Replacement Benefit: Did You Know?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Resort fees and destination fees are among the most annoying “junk” fees you’ll find in the hotel industry. Lots of Marriott-family properties have these, and there are no easy ways to avoid them (in the sense that redeeming points and/or having elite status doesn’t get these waived). However, there is a trick to at least potentially getting a little bit extra value out of your fee, in theory, an
Bluesky hits 40 million users, introduces ‘dislikes’ beta
21TechCrunch / 8h
As users "dislike" posts, the system will learn what sort of content they want to see less of. This will help to inform more than just how content is ranked in feeds, but also reply rankings.
Chinese Unleashing AI-Powered Robot Dinosaurs
Futurism / 8h
It’s either a childhood dream come true or the beginning of a cheesy 80s movie. Either way, AI-powered dinosaurs are coming, pumped out by robotics companies looking to drum up a little prehistoric spectacle. The firms involved both hail from China, the world heavyweight in robotics production. Within the last few weeks, the companies LimX Dynamics and Yuejiang Technology Co (Dobot) have both lau
Robin Hood is coming to Amazon's MGM+ with an epic vengeance, but it doesn’t need to be so steamy
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It's difficult to make a tale as old as time feel new, but Amazon's MGM+ has done it with Robin Hood – although it's not always PG.
Nearly 58 billion personal data points have been leaked online since 2004, new study reveals
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Your digital life is more exposed than you think. A new study from security firm Surfshark has quantified the astonishing scale of data breaches since 2004, revealing that tens of billions of personal data points, from passwords to physical addresses, are now in the wild.
Hey You Guys, It’s Lego’s November Releases
Gizmodo / 9h
After a few big months, Lego's not got much going on this November, but that doesn't mean there aren't a few treats.
New Glenn rocket has clear path to launch after test-firing at Cape Canaveral
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The road to the second flight of Blue Origin’s heavy-lifting New Glenn rocket got a lot clearer Thursday night with a success test-firing of the launcher’s seven main engines on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Standing on a seaside launch pad, the New Glenn rocket ignited its seven BE-4 main engines at 9:59 pm EDT Thursday (01:59 UTC Friday). The engines burned for 38
Sam Altman wants a refund for his $50,000 Tesla Roadster deposit
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
2017 feels like another era these days, but if you cast your mind back that far, you might remember Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s vaporware Roadster 2.0. Full of nonsensical-sounding features that impressed people who know a little bit about rockets but nothing about cars, the $200,000 electric car promised to have a suction fan and “cold gas thrusters,” plus 620 miles (1,000 km) of range and a whole loa
AT&T sues ad industry watchdog instead of pulling ads that slam T-Mobile
30Ars Technica - All content / 9h
AT&T yesterday sued the advertising industry’s official watchdog over the group’s demand that AT&T stop using its rulings for advertising and promotional purposes. As previously reported , BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) found that AT&T violated a rule “by issuing a video advertisement and press release that use the NAD process and its findings for promotional purposes,
Why I Switched from Google Drive to Proton Drive
How-To Geek / 9h
Google Drive is one of the most popular services in the world. It has billions of users across almost every country in the world. However, I've decided to replace it with something that is more privacy-focused.
Here’s the latest company planning for gene-edited babies
MIT Technology Review / 9h
A West Coast biotech entrepreneur says he’s secured $30 million to form a public-benefit company to study how to safely create genetically edited babies, marking the largest known investment into the taboo technology. The new company, called Preventive, is being formed to research so-called “heritable genome editing,” in which the DNA of embryos would be modified by correcting harmful mutations o
Claude is coming to your spreadsheets - but is it enough to make you an emperor of Excel, and what will Microsoft Copilot think?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Anthropic’s Claude now runs directly in Microsoft Excel, handling formulas, edits, and analytics, with beta testing underway before wider release.
4 Ways to Repurpose an Old Kindle eReader
How-To Geek / 9h
eReaders are particularly great gadgets because they tend to stay perfectly usable for a long time. However, there will eventually come a time when you want to upgrade. So what should you do with the old one? We have some ideas for you.
Meta bought 1 GW of solar this week
TechCrunch / 9h
The social media company inked three deals in the U.S. to power its data centers and offset its carbon footprint.
AI music platform Udio and Universal Music strike a deal—is this AI music's Spotify moment?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
UMG allies with AI music startup Udio for an AI-powered music streaming service.
How to cancel or pause your YouTube TV subscription
Engadget / 9h
While YouTube TV is Engadget's pick for the best live TV streaming service , it isn't for everyone, especially right now. Google and Disney's ongoing carriage dispute means subscribers don't have access to channels like ABC and ESPN, and recent price hikes means paying for YouTube TV now costs a minimum of $83 a month. Whether you've switched to another service to hold on to your favorite channel
The 10 best places to visit in December 2025
29The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The ideal December getaway is different for every traveler. For some, strolling through Europe's sparkling holiday markets is the dream, while for others, chasing the thrill of fresh powder out West makes the month great. Or, if you prefer to kick back, the warm waters of Mexico's Riviera Maya are just the key. Plus, major hotel openings, new flight routes and seasonal celebrations that range fro
Black Friday starts now - here are today's 51 best early deals worth buying right now
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Early Black Friday sales are live from Best Buy, Amazon, and more, and I'm rounding up all the best deals worth buying on TVs, appliances, Apple devices, and more.
What’s Scarier Than a Haunted House? An AI Data Center
Gizmodo / 9h
Ghost in the machine.
SpaceX Going to the Moon and Tesla Robotaxi Sending Share Price to the Moon. $2000 in 2026
Next Big Future / 9h
Aggressive Tesla FSD and Robotaxi rollout can send Tesla shares to $2000 in 2026. SpaceX released more details of the plan to return the moon and Brian Wang goes over the critical factors for SpaceX to help the US beat China to the moon.
Racist Influencers Using OpenAI’s Sora to Make it Look Like Poor People Are Selling Food Stamps for Cash
50Futurism / 10h
The US government shutdown has officially reached a month in length, the second longest federal funding gap on record. That makes it a perfect storm for the chaos-fueled Trump administration, which now has a de facto kill switch that Elon Musk’s DOGE couldn’t even dream of. As the shutdown drags on, it’s wreaking havoc on the nation, leaving millions of government workers without pay. As a conseq
11 New Things to Watch on HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and More This Weekend
How-To Geek / 10h
One thing I love about streaming entertainment is that, unlike the seasons, it never winds down. Our favorite platforms are here to make sure of that.
What to Do If You're Hearing Static in Your AirPods Pro 3
Lifehacker / 10h
If you're in the Apple ecosystem, AirPods Pro are just about the best earbuds you can buy. They sound great, work across your various Apple devices, and ship with features like Adaptive Transparency and a built-in heart rate sensor . They're even FDA-certified hearing aids . Not bad for $249. But all those perks don't mean Apple's AirPods Pro are perfect. In fact, you can ask any of the customers
There’s still a two-week wait for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so don’t expect to see it discounted for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Apple's ongoing iPhone 17 Pro Max delivery delays suggest the company's best iPhone won't be going on sale for Black Friday.
‘Save the Green Planet’ Is the Manic, Conspiratorial Acid Trip ‘Bugonia’ Only Hinted at Being
Gizmodo / 10h
The 2003 Korean cult classic black horror thriller that inspired 'Bugonia' out-weirds its Western remake in every way.
AI mania tanks CoreWeave’s Core Scientific acquisition — it buys Python notebook Marimo
TechCrunch / 10h
CoreWeave's failed buy of Core Scientific is another sign of an AI bubble. But it's still shopping.
Can American Airlines Get Its Groove Back? Here’s What It’ll Take To Be ‘Something Special In The Air’ Again
28View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines once promised to be “Something Special in the Air.” They lost that spark as managment misjudged every industry trend over the last 12 years. Now, as the airline talks premium, the real question is whether it can rediscover what made it great in the first place. Does this team of executives know what it takes? Continue reading ...
The Best Gadgets of October 2025
Gizmodo / 10h
Let's reach into our pillow cases to pull out our favorite tech treats of October.
Meta Claims Downloaded Porn at Center of AI Lawsuit Was for ‘Personal Use’
500+Wired / 10h
In a motion to dismiss filed earlier this week, Meta denied claims that employees had downloaded pornography from Strike 3 Holdings to train its artificial intelligence models.
Netflix Is Reportedly Mulling a Bid to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery
Gizmodo / 10h
The streaming giant is "exploring a bid."
Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: A No-Brainer Deal
500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards po
Claude can be tricked into sending your private company data to hackers - all it takes is some kind words
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
An attacker can manipulate Claude via prompt injection to exfiltrate user data
Amazon has a huge Halloween sale on Black Friday best-sellers - here are 31 deals I'd buy right now
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazon has a huge Halloween sale, and I'm rounding up today's 31 best deals, including Black Friday favorites from brands like Apple, Ninja, LG, Keurig, and more.
A New ‘Predator: Badlands’ Clip Ties Directly to ‘Alien’
Gizmodo / 10h
Elle Fanning stars in the new 'Predator' movie from director Dan Trachtenberg, out November 7.
That Time HTC Made a Facebook Phone and It Was a Huge Flop
How-To Geek / 10h
Social media feels like a core part of life these days, but there was a time when it was still a fresh idea that people were excited about. Smartphone companies were searching for the "next big thing," and for a brief period, one of the biggest social networks on the planet decided it needed its own phone.
Proton's new observatory reveals over 100 billion records breached - here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Proton, the company behind Proton VPN, has launched a new tool to track data breaches by monitoring the dark web. The Data Breach Observatory aims to provide a more accurate and timelier picture of cybercrime than official corporate disclosures.
Stray Dogs in Chernobyl Zone Turn Mildly Blue
Futurism / 10h
Researchers studying stray dogs inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, the area surrounding the nuclear power plant that partially melted down in 1986, recently made a puzzling discovery: at least three dogs that had mysteriously turned blue. Fortunately, as IFLScience reports , the canines almost certainly weren’t suffering side effects of radiation exposure. Instead, according to the researchers,
Disney+ is Getting a Sweet Upgrade on These TVs
How-To Geek / 10h
Samsung TV owners are about to be very happy, as the South Korean electronics giant announced yesterday that Samsung TVs will be the first to add support for HDR10+ on Disney+ and Hulu titles.
The Man Who Invented AGI
Wired / 10h
Everyone is obsessed with artificial general intelligence—the stage when AI can match all feats of human cognition. The guy who named it saw it as a threat.
OpenAI will let Sora users pay extra to make more AI videos
Mashable / 10h
OpenAI just opened a new revenue stream. Specifically, people who like generating AI videos via the Sora tool for free can now pay extra to get more generations per day than the free tier usually allows. The news and an explanation come from Bill Peebles , OpenAI's head of Sora, on X. Peebles called the current economics of Sora "completely unsustainable," as a justification for the move. SEE ALS
The celebrity Halloween costumes that took over the internet
Mashable / 10h
Every Halloween, the internet hosts its own chaotic fashion week — led by celebrities who know how to work a feed. Instagram 's the red carpet, TikTok 's the after-party, and the dress code is simple: "whatever will break the algorithm." This year was no exception. Celebs traded couture for cosplay, turning Halloween into a high-production content drop. The members of KATSEYE embodied different M
The Best Smart Glasses for Every Type of Person
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Everyone's talking about AI, but smart glasses are quietly breaking big in 2025. With Meta , Apple , and Google vying for dominance, and the hardware finally powerful enough to be practical instead of mere gimmicky, smart specs are transitioning from awkward face computers for tech-heads, into something potentially useful for everyone. If you’re t
Our favorite budget audiophile brand just launched a new tiny add-on to bring aptX Lossless and LDAC to any phone – yes, including your iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Could Air Link be the FiiO DAC of your dreams?
The age verification effect: adult site traffic plummets, VPN use soars
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Age checks force privacy-focused Brits to find potentially risky workarounds
Our Favorite Premium TV Is $500 Off
Wired / 11h
Save a chunk of cash on the amazing 65-inch LG G5 OLED.
DJI’s Neo 2 selfie drone has LiDAR for obstacle avoidance
Engadget / 11h
DJI just announced the Neo 2 selfie drone , a follow-up to last year's original. This upgraded model includes a whole lot of new features. Just make sure to set DJI's website to Hong Kong/China to see images and specs. Perhaps the biggest upgrade here is the inclusion of LiDAR sensors for obstacle avoidance. The LiDAR is paired with downward-looking infrared sensors so it should be much safer as
Trump’s NASA Chief Hits Back at Kim Kardashian Over Fake Moon Landing Conspiracy
42Gizmodo / 11h
This timeline is cooked.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: American car-buyer tastes meet Korean EV tech
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
When Hyundai’s E-GMP platform for electric vehicles arrived on the market, it cemented the Korean automaker’s place as one of the leaders of its industry. And in the absence of an influx of Chinese EVs, the Ioniq range of cars, crossovers, and SUVs is about as leading-edge as you’ll find in showrooms right now, particularly mainstream brands. The first of the E-GMP cars was the Ioniq 5, which loo
Elon Musk on data centers in orbit: “SpaceX will be doing this”
38Ars Technica - All content / 11h
As artificial intelligence drives the need for vastly more computing storage and processing power, interest in space-based data centers has spiked. Although several startup companies, such as Starcloud, have begun to address this problem, the idea has also attracted the interest of tech barons. In May, it emerged that former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt acquired Relativity Space due to his
Are you a YouTube TV subscriber looking for ESPN and ABC? Here are your options
Engadget / 11h
SOPA Images via Getty Images If you're a YouTube TV subscriber, you may have noticed that ABC, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels have gone dark on the platform today. The Walt Disney Co. has pulled its channels from YouTube TV as of midnight on Oct. 30 after the two companies failed to reach new terms on their latest carriage agreement. That means that until that negotiation is resolved, you w
Tattd gave four TechCrunch writers tattoos at Startup Battlefield
TechCrunch / 11h
Tattd, a marketplace for tattoo-seekers and artists, set up a mini tattoo parlor in the Expo Hall at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
‘American Horror Story’ Is Going ‘Avengers’—and Adding Ariana Grande, to Boot
22Gizmodo / 11h
Season 13 of Ryan Murphy's horror anthology saga will bring back Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Emma Roberts, as well as recruit the 'Wicked' star.
This Affordable Luxury SUV Is Way More Fun to Drive Than You’d Expect
How-To Geek / 11h
The compact luxury SUV world is packed with crossovers that look great but feel like appliances. Then there’s the Acura RDX , a refreshing reminder that driving can still be a blast even when practicality is part of the package.
Hackers threaten to leak data after breaching University of Pennsylvania to send mass emails
29TechCrunch / 11h
As the hackers plainly stated in their message ("Please stop giving us money"), this breach appears motivated to suppress alumni donations.
China ranks last in VPN adoption globally - but it may all be smoke and mirrors
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
New research on VPN adoption reveals that China ranks last, but only in terms of downloads from Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Woman Baffled When Cops Accuse Her of Random Crime, Saying They Have Cameras Everywhere
Futurism / 11h
Last month, a Colorado woman named Chrisanna Elser answered her front door and was greeted by a police officer named sergeant Jamie Milliman, who issued an ominous warning about his neighboring town of Bow Mar. “You know we have cameras in that jurisdiction and you can’t get a breath of fresh air, in or out of that place, without us knowing, correct?” he kicked off the conversation, according to
Christian Influencers Are Throwing Their Hatch Clocks in the Trash
Wired / 11h
The popular sunrise alarm clock company stirs up controversy with its horror-themed Halloween ads and programming.
PlayStation and Seagate have come together to make a new Astro Bot-themed external PS5 hard drive – and you can pre-order it now
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
It appears we all might have missed the announcement of a new Astro Bot PS5 external hard drive from Sony and Seagate – but you can pre-order it now.
Homelab Projects to Try This Weekend (Oct. 31 - Nov. 2)
How-To Geek / 11h
Are you looking for new homelab projects to try out this weekend? I absolutely love my homelab and trying out new projects myself. This weekend, you should focus on getting the bare essentials up and running in your homelab.
6 no-annual-fee credit cards that earn transferable rewards
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
No-annual-fee cards aren't known for their high-end perks. They're usually geared toward those looking to transfer balances or build their credit . Some no-annual-fee options can offer more than just a basic set of perks, though. Several cards from major issuers offer cardholders the choice to transfer their rewards to airline and hotel partners. If you've been reading TPG for any length of time,
Best Alaska cruise tips to help you make the most of your time aboard and ashore
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Planning a cruise to Alaska is a lot different from preparing to sail in the Caribbean or Europe. Alaska's calling card is not beaches or high culture but vast wilderness. The 49th state has half of the national park land in the U.S. Chances are you'll be exploring sometimes rugged places and want to spend time in the great outdoors, in addition to experiencing lively frontier towns with fascinat
Outlook Finally Has Better iCloud Support
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft Outlook has never supported Apple iCloud synchronization all that well, but that's finally changing. There's now better support for iCloud Mail, Calendar, and Contacts across most Outlook apps… with one exception.
Disney Has Pulled Its Channels From YouTube TV
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Earlier this week, YouTube and Disney both warned YouTube TV subscribers that they might lose access to Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and FX, starting on Oct. 31. It's probably not the Halloween treat you were looking for, but now that the end of the month has come, that's exactly what's happened: Right now, more than 20 of Disney's channe
You can snag a Bluetti Elite 200 V2 power station for more than half off — but you have to act fast
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $900 : As of Oct. 31, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 portable power station is down to just $799 (reg. $1,699) at Amazon as a Lightning Deal. That means you can save over 50% if you act fast. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 200 V2 portable power station $799 at Amazon $1,699 Save $900 Portable power stations can be a real lifesaver — whether you're off the grid on a camping tri
Europa Universalis 5 is an instant grand strategy classic and developer Paradox at its best
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Both more complex and more personal than its predecessors, Europa Universalis 5 feels like a greatest hits album from Paradox.
Not sure about The Witcher season 4 episode 5? The Netflix show's spin-off potential is ‘intentional’ according to Laurence Fishburne and Joey Batey
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I'd bet all my money that you never saw The Witcher season 4 episode 5 coming, but according to the cast, its legacy is "intentional".
Lanterns could be kept in the dark for longer than I expected as new rumor suggests HBO Max sci-fi show won't air in early 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Lanterns reportedly won't make its HBO Max debut until Supergirl has taken flight in theaters.
The best air fryer 2025: quick and convenient fryers to feed a family
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Air fryers for quick meals in small spaces, tested by our team of experts in real-world conditions.
Sean Duffy Warns Air Travel Is Going to Get Worse as Orlando Sees 2.7 Hour Delays
Gizmodo / 12h
Air traffic controllers are getting second jobs as the stress of not getting paid piles up.
Catching Covid-19 During Pregnancy Could Raise Autism Risk in Children, Study Finds
40Gizmodo / 12h
Researchers pinpointed an association between maternal covid-19 infections and children being diagnosed with neurodevelopmental issues years later.
Protect Your Accounts: Essential Tips to Avoid Hacking Disasters
How-To Geek / 12h
We live our entire lives connected to the web, signed up for dozens of services using accounts. Many of those accounts are so critical, that it's no exaggeration to say having them compromised could ruin your life, or at the very least be an expensive and inconvenient disaster.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Coding Android Apps
How-To Geek / 12h
I recently got back into programming by building Android apps. If you’ve been considering doing the same, then learn from these five mistakes that I made so you don’t have to experience them too.
AWS exceeds Wall Street’s expectations as demand for cloud infra remains high
TechCrunch / 12h
AWS continues to see strong demand as companies gobble up its cloud infrastructure services in the age of AI.
A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic
100+NYT > Technology / 12h
Online harassers are generating images and sounds that simulate their victims in violent situations.
Southwest Airlines gets green light for first-ever airport lounge in Hawaii
27The Points Guy Articles / 12h
For months, Southwest Airlines has been teasing the possibility of true premium seats, long-haul routes and airport lounges. Now, it appears at least one of those things may be coming true. According to Hawaii state records, the airline this month gained approval (PDF link) to lease space to build a lounge at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The news was first reported by
Government hackers breached telecom giant Ribbon for months before getting caught
Exfiltration (Enterprise TA0010)•
TechCrunch / 12h
Ribbon, which provides software and technology to phone and internet giants, said nation-state hackers were in its systems since at least December 2024.
Save 30% on a Nomad eSIM that makes traveling abroad effortless
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 30%: Use discount code MASH30 to save 30% on a Nomad eSIM (valid until the end of 2025). Opens in a new window Credit: Nomad Nomad eSIM Use code MASH30 to save 30% Planning some international travel over the holiday season? Maybe you're treating yourself, or perhaps you're visiting family in other areas of the world. Whatever the case may be, you're going to need phone service. That means yo
The IOC and Saudi Arabia call it quits on their Olympic esports partnership
Engadget / 12h
The esports partnership between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Saudi Arabia is no more. On Thursday, the IOC said that it and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) have "mutually agreed" to part ways. The breakup comes weeks after Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and other investors bought EA for $55 billion . The IOC and SOPC agreed on a 12-year esports partnership
Magic Leap and Google just showcased another pair of Android XR smart glasses – with Gemini on board
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Wear a pair of these glasses and let Gemini AI tell you about the world as you walk through it.
New LinkedIn phishing scam targets executives with fake board positions
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
No, you're not being invited to invest in South American businesses, you're being scammed into handing over Microsoft login credentials.
Can SpaceX Deliver Starship On Time for NASA’s 2027 Moon Landing?
Gizmodo / 12h
Experts warn that the Starship Human Landing System may be years behind schedule, but SpaceX says it has a new plan to save its Artemis 3 contract.
Netflix Was a Mess Until I Discovered This Feature
How-To Geek / 12h
I watch countless movies and shows on Netflix, hunting for the next best thing. Sometimes I get hooked and end up binge-watching multiple episodes of a show, while other times I ditch a film partway through. I used to feel like I had to see everything to the end, no matter how awful it was, but life's too short.
The 1st and 2nd Gen Nest Thermostat Are Dead
How-To Geek / 12h
One of the downsides of owning smart home tech is the possibility that it can become useless. It’s always a risk with devices that rely on cloud services. That's exactly what's happening to the first and second-generation Nest Thermostats—at least partially.
I’m Impressed: Our Very Expensive, Very Free Meal At The Reykjavik EDITION
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Earlier, I shared some initial thoughts on our stay at the Reykjavik EDITION , which I enjoyed, for the most part. As I mentioned in passing in that post, we had an interesting experience in the restaurant, which I’d like to cover. I have to give the hotel and restaurant credit, because it’s the best service recovery I’ve experienced in a long time. Why we had dinner at TIDES at the Reykjavik EDI
Creative Labs is crowdfunding a modular Sound Blaster audio hub
Engadget / 12h
Creative Labs, the maker of Sound Blaster audio cards, has launched a Kickstarter for a modular audio hub called Sound Blaster Re:Imagine. The universal hub, which is reminiscent of Elgato's Stream Deck , is meant to allow routing from any input to any output with the press of a button. Users can connect their gaming consoles, PC and musical instruments to the Re:Imagine, as well as speakers, wir
Our 5-star Nespresso Vertuo Pop coffee machine gets a huge price drop in Amazon's early Black Friday sale – but it won't be here tomorrow
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There's only a matter of hours left until the Vertuo Pop early Black Friday deal shoots back up to retail price.
This small American SUV is more reliable than the Toyota RAV4
How-To Geek / 12h
The compact SUV market is fiercely competitive, and while Japanese models like the Toyota RAV4 often dominate reliability rankings, one American contender is quietly challenging that reputation. Offering impressive build quality, long-term dependability, and lower-than-expected ownership costs, it’s proving that American engineering can rival, and even surpass, its global counterparts.
Russian restrictions have been blocking access to Telegram and WhatsApp for months – here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
VPN services have been a key tool for Russians trying to avoid state surveillance in the latest clampdown
Closing Windows 11’s Task Manager accidentally opens up more copies of Task Manager
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
One reason to use the Task Manager in Windows is to see if any of the apps running on your computer are misbehaving or using a disproportionate amount of resources. But what do you do when the misbehaving app is the Task Manager itself? After a recent Windows update, some users (including Windows Latest ) noticed that closing the Task Manager window was actually failing to close the app, leaving
Trump’s swift demolition of East Wing may have launched asbestos plumes
200+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The speedy demolition of the East Wing of the White House last week has health advocates and Democratic lawmakers seeking answers about what efforts were taken, if any, to keep workers and passersby safe from potential plumes of asbestos that could arise from the destruction, according to a report by The Washington Post . The East Wing was originally constructed in 1902 and was renovated in 1942,
Wear marks suggest Neanderthals made ocher crayons
78Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Two chunks of ocher unearthed at ancient rock shelters in Ukraine were actually Neanderthal crayons, according to a recent study. The pair of artifacts, unearthed from layers 47,000 and 46,000 years old, showed signs of being deliberately shaped into crayons and resharpened over time. A third piece of ocher had been carefully carved with parallel lines. The finds add to the growing body of eviden
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for their cheapest price ever
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100 : As of Oct. 31, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for just $199 at Amazon (in several colors) instead of $299. That's a savings of 33% and their best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open earbuds $199 at Amazon $299 Save $100 If you're not into the AirPods-style earbuds and want to try something a little different, the Bose Ultra Open are in a category of
Hedda featurette: Tessa Thompson invites us into the rich and twisted world of Nia DaCostas sexy thriller
Mashable / 12h
Tessa Thompson is winning rapturous praise for her sizzling turn in Nia DaCosta's Hedda , a sexy and sapphic spin on Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. But fret not. Their daring film isn't just for theater kids familiar with the classic play. This exclusive featurette from Prime Video welcomes audiences into the rich and scandalous world of Hedda in under four minutes. Thompson, who headlines and prod
Why wait for Black Friday? Score the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV for under $1,400 at Amazon.
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: As of Oct. 2, the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV is on sale for $1,396.99 at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-Inch OLED evo 4K C5 Series Smart TV $1,396.99 at Amazon $2,696.99 Save $1,300.00 Black Friday is looming on the horizon with the promise of deals on everything including laptops, headphones, robot vacuums, and of course, TVs. Now you could wait until leading
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