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Meta is making billions of dollars from scam ads on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, report says
400+Engadget / 10h
Meta is making billions of dollars every year from ads marketing scams and illegal products on its platform, according to a new report from Reuters. The report details the staggering numbers behind scam ads on Meta's platform, and raises fresh questions about why the company has failed to get the problem in check. Last year, Meta estimated that scam ads could account for as much as 10 percent of
Bombshell report exposes how Meta relied on scam ad profits to fund AI
1KArs Technica - All content / 9h
Internal documents have revealed that Meta has projected it earns billions from ignoring scam ads that its platforms then targeted to users most likely to click on them. In a lengthy report , Reuters exposed five years of Meta practices and failures that allowed scammers to take advantage of users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Documents showed that internally, Meta was hesitant to abruptl
Trump Gives Out the Wrong URL for His Drug Website During Chaotic Press Conference
500+Gizmodo / 9h
Man down in the Oval Office.
Lawsuits Blame ChatGPT for Suicides and Harmful Delusions
NYT > Technology / 16min
Seven complaints, filed on Thursday, claim the popular chatbot encouraged dangerous discussions and led to mental breakdowns.
Elon Musk says Tesla owners can ‘text and drive’ very soon
24Engadget / 38min
Elon Musk went on stage on Thursday night during Tesla’s annual shareholders meeting and made some big claims and promises. The company is “almost comfortable” letting owners with Full Self-Driving (FSD) “text and drive,” he said. At the moment, its vehicles are still strictly monitoring drivers to make sure their eyes are on the road, but Musk said that Tesla will enable unsupervised FSD that wi
You can now use Google's AI study tools for NotebookLM right up until the test starts
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Google's NotebookLM app adds AI-powered flashcards and quizzes for on-the-go studying.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 7, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you have some knowledge on college basketball. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight
NYT Pips hints, answers for November 7, 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 7, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love fun designs. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hi
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 7, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love to dance. 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. Ther
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 7, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a thrill seeker. 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 Connectio
Pluribus' The Joining explained: what is it, why is Carol [spoiler], and more on the Apple TV show's big mystery
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Apple's new sci-fi drama has already lifted the veil on its first big mystery.
Texas sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over safety
BBC News / 2h
Roblox said it is "disappointed" that it is being sued based on "misrepresentations and sensationalised claims".
Pluribus review: I cant tell you much about Vince Gilligans sci-fi series, but what I can say is glowing
Mashable / 2h
The first rule of Pluribus is "don't talk about Pluribus ." The newest show from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan is shrouded in secrecy. Its teasers are cryptic, boasting ominous phone calls and people licking donuts with measured precision. Its trailer is unsettling, yet vague. And crucially, Apple TV doesn't want critics discussing the key conceit of the show in any rev
Have your say: which smartphone feature do you think is most important, and why?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
What's the one phone feature to rule them all?
I really do swear by this $17 electric hand warmer. Plus, its cute.
Mashable / 4h
We all know someone who always complains about how cold it is. Maybe you are that person. Then allow me to make your fall and winter a little more enjoyable. I've been buying these cute electric hand warmers as Christmas gifts for years. They're basically the perfect stocking stuffer . Even at full price, they cost less than $30. I first bought the Orastone Electric Hand Warmer for my long-time p
Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
BBC News / 4h
New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.
Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
400+BBC News / 4h
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
Flash sale: The new Nothing CMF Headphones Pro with 100-hour battery life are just $84
Mashable / 4h
British brand Nothing has been on a roll in 2025. The brand's more affordable budget line, known as CMF, has been particularly impressive. And over at Amazon, the just-released Nothing CMF Headphones Pro are on sale for just $84, and we're seriously tempted. These headphones are the companion to the Nothing Headphones (1) , which we raved about over the summer. Opens in a new window Credit: CMF b
Fed up with Windows 11's clunky right-click menu? Microsoft just dropped a hint that it could become more streamlined
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Is Microsoft planning to cut the bloat of Windows 11's right-click menu? There's a suggestion this could happen.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed with no new release window
Engadget / 5h
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed again. The project had already been pushed back in May from a planned 2025 release date to a rough early 2026 window. In a post on X today, Skydance Games said the title won't be ready for even longer. "We've made the decision to shift our release window beyond 2026," the statement reads. Important update regarding MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra. pic.twitte
Tesla delays reveal of production Roadster 2 to April Fools’ Day
TechCrunch / 5h
Musk said he picked the date so he "could say I was just kidding" if it changes again. He had spent months teasing a reveal by the end of this year.
The new Nothing smartwatch is on sale again. Its easily the best smartwatch under $100.
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $10 : As of Nov. 6, the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is down to as low as $88.50 at Amazon. That's an 11% discount on an already budget-friendly smartwatch. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $88.50 at Amazon $99 Save $10.50 The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro launched back in July 2025 and has been blowing our minds ever since. Surely a smartwatch worth its salt should cost at
Acer's new workstation brings a frankly ridiculous 1 petaflop AI performance to your desktop - Get an Nvidia Grace Blackwell in your business device now
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Acer Veriton GN100 mini workstation delivers one petaflop AI performance with Nvidia’s Grace Blackwell chip and full enterprise connectivity.
Chris Sacca’s VC firm is raising a second nuclear fusion fund
TechCrunch / 5h
With fusion advances showing real promise, Lowercarbon Capital plans to double down.
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion compensation package
200+Engadget / 5h
Tesla’s shareholders have voted in favor of a compensation plan that could see CEO Elon Musk become the world's first trillionaire. The potential incentives were laid out in September, and the company's shareholders have agreed to allow this all-or-nothing package for its chief exec, who spent the first half of this year decimating the US federal government rather than working on any Tesla-adjace
Review: The ROG Xbox Ally X is an impressive yet flawed handheld
Mashable / 5h
Up until now, Xbox was the only major platform left out of the gaming handheld space. Valve’s Steam Deck lets players play their Steam library on the go. Nintendo has the hugely successful Switch and Switch 2. And Sony recently made a comeback into the handheld space — harkening back to the PSP and Vita days — with the disappointing PlayStation Portal . Now, Microsoft has finally stepped up to th
Save $50 on the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 — one of the best valued robot vacuums and mops
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $50: As of Nov. 6, the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $449. That's 10% off its list price of $499, saving you $50. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Plus 405 $449 at Amazon $499 Save $50 The state of iRobot's Roomba robot vacuums are admittedly a little unclear. In a crowded market, Roombas are no longer the gold standard or the most popular robot
A lifetime of guilt-free screen games for the littlest minds is on sale for $60
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Give your little one a lifetime of calm, creative, and educational screen time with Pok Pok — just $59.99 (reg. $250). Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $59.99 $250 Save $190.01 If you’ve ever handed your toddler a tablet and instantly regretted it, Pok Pok might just restore your faith in screen time. This innovative, Montessori-inspired app turns digita
How KPOP Demon Hunters became the biggest hit of the year
Mashable / 5h
The biggest hit of the year, and maybe the decade, is KPop Demon Hunters . The animated pop musical has become a monster sensation since it was released in June of this year. Not only is it the number one watched title on Netflix of all-time, but it’s the first soundtrack ever to have 4 tracks in the Billboard Top 10 at the same time. KPOP Demon Hunters isn’t just a great movie with killer music,
Tesla Will Try to Hit 5 Million Vehicles Produced in 2028
Next Big Future / 5h
Tesla wants to increase vehicle production by 50% by end of 2026. 2.6, 2.7 million annualized production. 2027 4 million 2028 5 million cars. They will need more 4680 batteries which are used for Cybertruck and Semi.
Tesla to begin Cybercab production in April, Musk claims
30TechCrunch / 5h
Elon Musk said he expects Tesla to be able to put all the Cybercabs it builds on the road, and thanked Waymo for "paving the path."
A Woman’s Magic Transcends Politics and Borders in This Timely, Fantastical Short Story
Gizmodo / 6h
November's Lightspeed Magazine short story is 'In the Zone' by Lisa M. Bradley.
Apple TV’s new logo could be hiding a big clue about its movie strategy, and I think I know what it’s hinting at
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Apple TV’s movie strategy could be evolving, if its new logo is anything to go by.
Android Auto Disconnecting? 6 Tricks to Try Before Giving Up
How-To Geek / 6h
Maybe it's just me, but I've had the worst luck when it comes to the reliability of Android Auto. I hate to say it, but my iPhone never has any issues connecting to Apple CarPlay in any car I've ever tried it on, but my Android phones always seem to have one or another extra hoop to jump through.
Ring cameras new Familiar Faces tool violates state privacy laws, privacy experts say
Mashable / 6h
On Sept. 30, Amazon announced new Ring security cameras and AI features at an event in New York City. Now, the Electronic Frontier Foundation says that one of those AI features, a tool called Familiar Faces, "has the potential to violate the privacy rights of millions of people and could result in Amazon breaking state biometric privacy laws." Mashable attended the Sept. 30 event, where Ring foun
Yes, GTA VI is officially delayed again. Heres what we know.
Mashable / 6h
The " We got X before GTA VI " memes live on for at least another year. That's right: Everybody's favorite unreleased video game — Grand Theft Auto VI — has been delayed yet again. Rumors of an even longer wait have been spreading for a while now , but Rockstar Games confirmed the frustrating news on Thursday. The company posted on X: "Hi everyone, Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday
Rachel Sennott and the I Love LA cast reveal what it takes to be an It Girl
Mashable / 6h
No one knows what it takes to be an It Girl better than the cast of HBO's new comedy I Love LA . Created by Rachel Sennott, the series follows talent manager Maia (Sennott) as she takes on a new client, her bestie and rising It Girl Tallulah (Odessa A'zion). Naturally, given that premise, I Love LA pays a lot of attention to the world of influencers and digital culture, including what it takes to
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again, but it'll still ship in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The wait for the next Grand Theft Auto is now even longer as Rockstar Games – and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive – have announced GTA 6 will now release on November 19, 2026.
Next-generation black hole imaging may help us understand gravity better
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The Event Horizon Telescope only recently gave us the first images of the environment immediately surrounding a black hole. Since then, it has been boosting the resolution and filling in the details of an environment dominated by the most extreme gravity in the Universe. But which gravity are we talking about? Because of its incompatibility with quantum mechanics and our current inability to expl
Wipers from Russia’s most cut-throat hackers rain destruction on Ukraine
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Ars Technica - All content / 6h
One of the world’s most ruthless and advanced hacking groups, the Russian state-controlled Sandworm, launched a series of destructive cyberattacks in the country’s ongoing war against neighboring Ukraine, researchers reported Thursday. In April, the group targeted a Ukrainian university with two wipers, a form of malware that aims to permanently destroy sensitive data and often the infrastructure
Elon Musk wins $1 trillion Tesla pay vote despite “part-time CEO” criticism
300+Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Tesla shareholders today voted to approve a compensation plan that would pay Elon Musk more than $1 trillion over the next decade if he hits all of the plan’s goals. Musk won over 75 percent of the vote, according to the announcement at today’s shareholder meeting . The pay plan would give Musk 423,743,904 shares, awarded in 12 tranches of 35,311,992 shares each if Tesla achieves various operatio
The FBI Is Targeting the Popular Anti-Paywall Site Archive.Today
Lifehacker / 6h
The FBI is targeting a popular website for snapshotting websites on request, and may soon make it harder to get past paywalls online . The domain registrar of the site Archive.Today has reportedly been subpoenaed in an attempt to uncover the archive's owner, as first reported by 404 Media . A PDF of the subpoena posted to the Archive.Today X account late last week. The site is similar to the Inte
Major game changer: Rove Miles adds Lufthansa as a transfer partner — why it matters
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Rove Miles , the new credit card-free rewards program that lets you earn points on hotels, flights and shopping, has added Lufthansa's Miles & More loyalty program as its newest transfer partner. This should be on your radar because Miles & More opens the door to book Lufthansa's bucket-list-worthy first-class award seats well in advance of partner programs. Plus, until now, this airline loyalty
Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package
200+Wired / 6h
The unprecedented pay day will go into full effect by 2035—as long as Tesla hits ambitious financial and production targets.
High price of a vinyl collection putting you off? Follow my lead and get this new one-stop-shop turntable
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Majority Folio turntable review: a simple and easy-to-use record player that won't break the bank.
A new Mac killer, or the end for Windows in China? Huawei reveals China-only desktop PCs with its own office software and CPUs
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Huawei launches two Kirin 9000X-powered desktops using fully Chinese operating systems, signaling deeper efforts toward technological self-reliance.
Ford may not resume production of the F-150 Lightning
23Engadget / 6h
The Wall Street Journal reported today that Ford may be on the verge of sunsetting the F-150 Lightning truck. The model is an electric pick-up truck, and the best-selling one in the US, but the publication cited Ford execs who said the company would consider halting production completely on the F-150 Lightning. We’ve reached out to Ford for comment and will update if we receive a statement. The a
Why Is the AI Czar Already Saying OpenAI Won’t Get a Bailout?
Gizmodo / 6h
Speedrunning a bubble.
Tesla Cybercab Starts Production in April 2026
Next Big Future / 6h
Tesla Cybercab will start production in April 2026 and will start with one car produced every ten seconds. This could eventually ramp to 2-3 million per year for what would have been a 500k car per year production line. Theoretically they could reach 5 million cars per year from one production line with a car ... Read more
Tesla Annual Shareholders Meeting 2025
Next Big Future / 6h
The Tesla Optimus robot is dancing at the Tesla shareholder meeting. Elon Musk pay package was approved with over 75% in favor. They are going over the 12 proxy proposals, having last minute voting and then Elon Musk will talk. Livestream starts at 3pm CT https://t.co/9Yr2g0z0Fa — Tesla (@Tesla) November 6, 2025 This meeting will ... Read more
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Could Be the First Billion Dollar Movie From Japan
Next Big Future / 6h
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle will be released into China. The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie is witnessing record-breaking pre-sale numbers in mainland China, with projections pointing to a massive $200 million opening weekend. It has already grossed $670 million in other markets. This is the second Demon Slayer anime movie. The first racked up $470 ... Read more
Elon Musk Reportedly Obsessed With AI Girlfriend
Futurism / 6h
Elon Musk has long made a habit of hyper-focusing on a specific project, forcing an entire team to attend to his every whim while letting his other responsibilities fall by the wayside — whether it’s his obsession with Robotaxis impacting Tesla or his weird procreation kink disrupting the private messages of countless women . The latest object of Musk’s obsession? According to new reporting by th
Accel backs Uber rival Rapido as Prosus boosts stake
TechCrunch / 6h
TVS Motor booked a 152% return as it sold its Rapido stake to Accel and Prosus. Founded in 2015, Rapido has grown into a major player in India's ride-hailing market, competing with Uber, Ola, and inDrive.
‘A Danger To Millions Of Travelers’: Health Groups Blast Detroit Airport’s Planned Cigar Lounge
View from the Wing / 7h
Detroit Metro Airport’s plan to open a cigar lounge has drawn fierce criticism from major health groups, who call it “a danger to millions of travelers.” The airport says the idea came from community interest, but public-health advocates are demanding the plan be scrapped. Continue reading ...
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package
500+NYT > Technology / 7h
Tesla shareholders approved a plan to grant Elon Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation.
Why Gainax’s ‘Gunbuster’ Pose Is More Than Anime Rule of Cool Reference Fodder
Gizmodo / 7h
Unlike the 'Akira Slide,' this iconic mech gesture endures as anime's tender, unyielding act of defiance.
Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed — again
TechCrunch / 7h
Perhaps one of the most anticipated video games of all time, GTA VI is now slated for a November 19, 2026, release.
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s $1T pay package
200+TechCrunch / 7h
The proposal received more than 75% approval. Musk can earn the $1 trillion in shares over the next 10 years if Tesla hits a number of milestones.
Tesla Shareholders Decide Elon Musk Should Be the World’s First Trillionaire
100+Gizmodo / 7h
75% of shareholders voted to approve the pay plan.
Laude Institute announces first batch of ‘Slingshots’ AI grants
TechCrunch / 7h
Slingshots AI grants provide resources that would be unavailable in most academic settings. Its debut program has 15 startups focused on AI evaluation.
A New Pair of Anti-Meta Smart Glasses Are on the Way
Gizmodo / 7h
Even Realities has a new pair of smart glasses coming, and unlike Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, it may not have cameras or speakers.
$120 Million Crypto Hack Blamed on Office Space-Style Exploit
Gizmodo / 7h
Insert your favorite Office Space quote here.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Selling Points For 50% Off, With A Unique Twist
1KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points . While there has long been value in strategically buying points , the concept of a revenue based frequent flyer program selling points has always been strange to me, especially for an airline like Southwest. That being said, there’s a unique angle to this promotion that we haven’t seen from past offers. Sout
Google's next moonshot wants to shoot AI data centers into space - orbiting Suncatcher facilities will be equipped with AI TPUs
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Google’s Project Suncatcher aims to build orbital AI data centers powered by sunlight, testing TPUs, optical links, and economic sustainability.
Meta's smart glasses have a new shortcut to call and text without saying 'hey Meta'
Engadget / 7h
One of the things that's long irked me about Meta's smart glasses is how often you have to say "hey Meta." Even though the company's AI assistant has gotten significantly more capable , there's something a little cringey about using its voice commands in public spaces. Now, the company has rolled out an update that makes you a little less dependent on voice commands for all its glasses. A new "qu
Report: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Is Getting a Sequel and the Gang Is All Back
53Gizmodo / 7h
Gareth Edwards is expected to return along with stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali.
HP is breaking video playback on these Windows laptops
How-To Geek / 7h
Video playback is dependent on a lot of low-level stuff—mainly, codecs, which decode video files into something you're actually able to watch and consume. Some HP computers are suffering from issues with playing videos, and it's all due to some weird codec shenanigans tracking back to HP itself.
Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed to November 19, 2026
28Engadget / 7h
Fans will have to wait a bit longer to return to Vice City. Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed once again to November 19, 2026. The open world game was previously delayed from its 2025 launch window to May 26, 2026 earlier this year. “We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish
OpenAI Races to Quell Concerns Over Its Finances
NYT > Technology / 7h
The A.I. company faced pushback after a top executive raised the idea of government aid, amid concerns that the A.I. industry is headed toward a dangerous bubble.
Meta estimates that it earns 10% of its revenue from scams, report says
87TechCrunch / 7h
These fraudulent ads purport to offer a product or service that isn't actually real, and may be intended to solicit payments from less savvy users.
Sam Altman says OpenAI has $20B ARR and about $1.4 trillion in data center commitments
TechCrunch / 7h
Altman named a long list of upcoming business he thinks will generate significant revenue.
Who Really Owns All Your Health Data?
Lifehacker / 7h
Sleep patterns. Heart rates. Menstrual cycles. Weight fluctuations. Medication schedules. The location of major world leaders . Every morning, millions of people strap on smartwatches, open period-tracking apps, and upload their most intimate details to the cloud. We're told this data will optimize our health, help us live better lives. But there's a darker question lurking beneath the surface: W
The Original Nintendo Switch’s Days Are Numbered
Lifehacker / 7h
When I reviewed the Nintendo Switch 2 launched earlier this June, my assessment was that it would be worth buying eventually, but probably not right away. The console then went on to have the biggest gaming launch of all-time , so there's egg on my face, but I stand by what I said: Until now, the Switch 2 has been a great way to play enhanced Switch 1 games, but hasn't had many exclusives, so you
Deal alert: Chase cardholders can save up to 50% on top luggage brands like Tumi
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
We absolutely love a shopping portal here at TPG. Online shopping portals provide easy ways to find deals and earn or redeem bonus points, miles or cash back on purchases you are already making. And this time of year, most of us are making a lot of purchases, so that savings can go a long way toward sticking to your holiday shopping budget. Related: The beginners guide to airline shopping portals
You Will Le Cringe When You Hear the Louvre Video Surveillance System’s Actual Password
Futurism / 8h
On October 19, criminals used a truck-mounted ladder to pull off an astonishing heist, gaining access to the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery in Paris to steal diamond and sapphire-encrusted jewelry that once belonged to royalty. The robbery drew widespread disbelief, especially considering the thieves’ low-tech approach. How did a mechanical lift allow them to break into the Louvre, steal invaluable obje
TikTok Billionaire Is Making Bari Weiss’s ‘Anti-Woke’ College Tuition Free
67Gizmodo / 8h
The University of Austin just received a generous gift from a deep-pocketed benefactor.
Ford is Talking About Cancelling the F-150 Lightning EV Truck
Next Big Future / 8h
On November 6, 2025, the Wall Street Journal reported that Ford Motor executives are actively discussing the possibility of completely discontinuing production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. Demand has been persistently low. This would mark a dramatic reversal for Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy, which had positioned the Lightning as a flagship product ... Read more
Gemini Deep Research comes to Google Finance, backed by prediction market data
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google has announced new features in the popular Google Finance platform, and it leans heavily on Google’s tried-and-true strategy of more AI in more places . This builds on Google’s last Finance update, which added a Gemini-based chatbot. Now, Google is adding Gemini Deep Research to the site, which will allow users to ask much more complex questions. You can also ask questions about the future,
Venomous ‘Murder Hornets’ Kill Two American Tourists on Vacation in Laos
Gizmodo / 8h
The victims were stung dozens of times and suffered severe anaphylactic shock.
Researchers claim ChatGPT has a whole host of worrying security flaws - here's what they found
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Some of the flaws were fixed but not all - leaving the door open for attacks.
Google to buy carbon credits from massive Amazonian reforestation project
TechCrunch / 8h
The deal is the first selected by the Symbiosis Coalition, an advance market commitment founded to seed the market for nature-based carbon removal.
Amazon launches an AI-powered Kindle Translate service for e-book authors
TechCrunch / 8h
Kindle Translate, an AI-powered translation service, is designed to broaden the reach of e-book authors.
The AI Industry Can’t Profit Unless It Replaces Human Jobs, Warns Man Who Helped Create It
Futurism / 8h
If you thought AI’s endgame was a fully automated utopia where everyone finally lives in harmony, think again. According to Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton — often called “the godfather of AI” for his contributions to the tech — the future for AI in its current form is likely to be an economic dystopia. “I think the big companies are betting on it causing massive job replacement by AI, because tha
Square Enix is laying off more developers in the UK and US as it refocuses on Japan
Engadget / 8h
Square Enix is laying off developers in the UK and US as it reworks its game development structure to focus on its studios in Japan, Video Games Chronicle reports . The mass restructuring follows the publishers' 2024 announcement that it planned to "aggressively" apply AI to its development process. The total number of employees being laid off isn't yet public, but Video Games Chronicle writes th
The Brane X Portable Bluetooth Speaker Is the Final Boss of Bass
Gizmodo / 8h
The Brane X shoves a subwoofer inside, and the results are booming.
Sam Altman says he doesn’t want the government to bail out OpenAI if it fails
21TechCrunch / 9h
The furor over Sarah Friar's comments grew so loud that Trump's AI czar David Sacks weighed in.
Watch the Cast of the Unreleased ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie Take Their Place in Marvel History
24Gizmodo / 9h
The stars of Roger Corman's never-released 1994 film look back on what could've been as part of their cameos in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps.'
Sacks Says OpenAI is Not Too Big to Fail
Next Big Future / 9h
David Sacks, AI and Crypto Czar, said there will be no federal bailout for AI. The U.S. has at least 5 major frontier model companies. If one fails, others will take its place. OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said OpenAI wants the U.S. government to provide a backstop or guarantee for AI financing. Sam Altman believes ... Read more
AT&T falsely promised “everyone” a free iPhone, ad-industry board rules
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
AT&T has been told to stop running ads that falsely promise all customers a free iPhone. The rebuke came from the advertising industry’s official watchdog just a week after AT&T sued the organization over a different advertising dispute. BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Review Board (NARB) “has recommended that AT&T Services, Inc. modify its advertising to avoid conveying a false messa
Ford execs reportedly discuss ending the F-150 Lightning
TechCrunch / 9h
Production was already paused as Ford prioritizes gas and hybrid versions of the truck. The Lightning has been on the market for three years.
Sapphire Reserve cardholders to soon unlock Hyatt Explorist status, new Hyatt cards to launch
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Hyatt is one of our favorite hotel chains. Its World of Hyatt loyalty program, now with more than 60 million members, offers some excellent redemption options, as it still uses a fixed award chart . Hyatt has partnered with Chase for years now and is further enhancing that partnership with some exciting news. Select top-spending Sapphire cardholders will earn World of Hyatt Explorist status start
Google settled with Epic, and Android will never be the same
How-To Geek / 9h
The Epic Games vs. Google lawsuit has been going back and forth for nearly five years, and we finally have an outcome. Just one decision away from a total loss, Google settled with Epic earlier this week. As a result of Google’s concessions, there are some pretty major changes coming to Android in the future. Let’s go over them.
Sora for Android saw nearly half a million installs on its first day
TechCrunch / 9h
This makes the Android launch more than 4x the size of the iOS launch, with 327% more installs (360,000) — but the firm notes that's not an apples-to-apples comparison.
Delta’s New “Comfort Basic” Plan Bets You’ll Pay Extra To Get Stuck In A Middle Seat [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...
The 'world's first' glasses-free 3D PC handheld looks a little ridiculous, especially at $1,799 – and honestly, I'd rather have a Steam Deck
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
What are we even doing at this point?
AI Capabilities May Be Overhyped on Bogus Benchmarks, Study Finds
23Gizmodo / 9h
They're dumber than you think and they might be cheating.
If you just subscribed to Spotify, change these settings now
How-To Geek / 9h
Just got on the Spotify Premium or Free subscription plan? Before you start creating playlists and liking songs from your favorite artists, there are a few settings that you should enable and adjust for a better listening experience.
The 15-Inch MacBook Air Is $200 Off
Wired / 9h
Save hundreds on our preferred MacBook for most people.
Trump Strikes Deal to Offer Americans GLP-1 Drugs for Much Cheaper
Futurism / 9h
With Donald Trump reaping his lowest approval rating of all-time, it’s only natural he’d scramble to throw voters a bone. Apparently, that came in the form of a huge government-mediated discount on the blockbuster weight loss drugs known as GLP-1s, like Wegovy and Zepbound. As reported by the Washington Post prior to the event, Trump announced the pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
Percy Jackson and The Olympians Season 2 trailer takes us to the Sea of Monsters
Mashable / 9h
Calling all half-bloods! Disney+ has released the full trailer for Percy Jackson & The Olympians Season 2, and it looks like it's going to be a watery good time. Based on The Sea of Monsters , the second book in Rick Riordan's beloved series , Season 2 reunites viewers with Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), son of the Greek god Poseidon (Toby Stephens). After recovering Zeus' (Courtney B. Vance, re
Behold Helios, the Most Powerful Quantum Computer on the Planet
Gizmodo / 9h
Quantinuum's H2 quantum computer is already a favorite among scientists, but Helios is an impressive upgrade.
Going to San Diego Comic-Con Just Became Even More of a Nightmare
30Gizmodo / 10h
If you thought it was difficult planning a trip to Comic-Con before, things just got even more apocalyptic.
CRKD is making a drum controller for rhythm games
Engadget / 10h
CRKD is expanding its lineup of rhythm game controllers. The gaming accessory maker previously released guitar controllers that are compatible with games like Fortnite Festival and open-source projects like Clone Hero , and based on a recent teaser video , it looks like it's doing a drum kit controller next. The teaser is brief, but CRKD appears to be covering all the basics that old Rock Band an
The New York Times is letting you create your own Wordle puzzles
Engadget / 10h
The Games section is one of the highlights of reading The New York Times , and Wordle has been one of the crowning successes for the team since acquiring it in 2022. Now, fans of the popular word game can create their own custom puzzles. The publication announced today that its All Access and Games subscribers have the option to make World challenges of their own to send to friends and family. Th
How each airline is handling the flight cuts, starting Friday: What to know
100+The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday , affecting nearly every major U.S. airline and travelers across the country. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration announced they would require a 10% cutback in air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports. From New York City to Boston, Atlanta, South Florida, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, W
Greece is getting a new Conrad — and the location couldn't be dreamier
41The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Hilton's luxury Conrad Corfu is expected to open in Greece in May of next year, welcoming guests to more than 650 feet of beach on the island's southern coast. The property will open during the second quarter of 2026, the hotel shared with TPG, and will feature 136 rooms, suites and villas. Each of the rooms is spacious — ranging from about 376 square feet to the more than 3,000-square-foot flags
How to use the Amex Platinum Oura Ring statement credit
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
One of the top premium cards , the American Express Platinum Card® offers many lifestyle-centered benefits and statement credits . Those include many health- and fitness-centered benefits, including the newly added Oura Ring statement credit for up to $200 per calendar year (enrollment is required). With the new year fast approaching, now's a great time to start paying closer attention to your he
The Strongest Geomagnetic Storm of the Year Is Here. Auroras Could Shine in These States
Gizmodo / 10h
The Sun recently unleashed a series of violent solar flares in Earth's direction.
SpaceX’s Starlink secures more spectrum and airlines as it passes 8 million customers
22TechCrunch / 10h
The internet provider has bought more 'direct to cell' spectrum licenses from EchoStar and struck a deal with the owner of British Airways.
NotebookLM can now test your knowledge with flashcards and quizzes
Engadget / 10h
NotebookLM, the one AI tool from Google everyone loves , is about to become more useful for studying. Google has begun rolling out an update that allows people to use the app to create flashcards and personalized quizzes. When you use NotebookLM in this way, you'll be able to set the difficulty of the material, as well as the number of questions or cards the app presents to you. It's also possibl
Amazon is testing an AI tool that automatically translates books into other languages
Engadget / 10h
Amazon just introduced an AI tool that will automatically translate books into other languages . The appropriately-named Kindle Translate is being advertised as a resource for authors that self publish on the platform. The company says the tool can translate entire books between English and Spanish and German to English. Amazon promises that more languages are coming down the pike. It's available
Palm Beach Airport (PBI) Could Be Renamed After Donald Trump
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
I’d be surprised if this doesn’t pass, quite frankly… Lawmaker proposes renaming airport after President Trump Republican Florida State Representative Meg Weinberger has introduced a proposal to rename Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport. As she explained in a statement: “President Trump is the most consequential president of our lifetime and a resident of Pa
New US Senate bill calls for agencies and companies to be forced to report AI-related job cuts
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Proposal would require companies and federal agencies to disclose AI-related workforce impacts.
Windows 11's right-click menu could soon get another overhaul
How-To Geek / 10h
The right-click menu on Windows 11 has received a lot of criticism over the last few years, and for good reason. Some people love it, while others aren't too pleased with its ever-changing look. Lately, the right-click context menu has become somewhat lengthy, bloated, and cluttered, and it appears that Microsoft is ready to clean things up.
It's time to stop using Samsung Messages
How-To Geek / 10h
Google Messages has been the default messaging app on Samsung phones for more than a year now. While you can still use Samsung Messages on your Galaxy device without issues (at least for now), you ought to switch to Google Messages. Here's why.
Meta brings its short-form video feed of AI slop to Europe
TechCrunch / 10h
Meta says that since the launch of Vibes, media generation in the Meta AI app has jumped more than tenfold.
“It’s only a matter of time before people die”: Trump cuts hit food inspections
1KArs Technica - All content / 10h
American inspections of foreign food facilities—which produce everything from crawfish to cookies for the US market—have plummeted to historic lows this year, a ProPublica analysis of federal data shows, even as inspections reveal alarming conditions at some manufacturers. About two dozen current and former Food and Drug Administration officials blame the pullback on deep staffing cuts under the
After Russian spaceport firm fails to pay bills, electric company turns the lights off
73Ars Technica - All content / 10h
One of Russia’s most important projects over the last 15 years has been the construction of the Vostochny spaceport as the country seeks to fly its rockets from native soil and modernize its launch operations. However, the initiative has been a fiasco from the start. After construction began in 2011, the project was beset by hunger strikes, claims of unpaid workers, and the theft of $126 million.
Lego boldly goes into the Star Trek universe with $400, 3,600-piece Enterprise-D
63Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Star Trek fans who have long envied the Star Wars franchise’s collaboration with Lego are finally getting something to celebrate: Lego is introducing a version of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise , specifically the Enterprise-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation . Because we don’t live in the post-money utopian society of the 24th century, the kit will cost you, and unfortunately, it’s priced well int
Google says project on famous crab-covered island is about cables, not combat
61Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Wednesday, Reuters reported that Google is planning to build a large AI data center on Christmas Island , a 52-square-mile Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, following a cloud computing deal with Australia’s military. The report positions the facility as advanced AI infrastructure at a location military strategists consider critical for monitoring Chinese naval activity. However, Google
Ikea is venturing into smart home tech with 21 new Matter-over-Thread devices
Mashable / 10h
Ikea is known for many things: its cafeteria meatballs, assembly instructions that drive you to madness, and now, it's venturing into smart home . While the home goods purveyor is mostly known for its affordable, assemble-it-yourself furniture, is branching out into tech, specifically smart home. Ikea is launching a collection of 21 new smart home devices centered on lighting, sensors, and contro
Find out when the Samsung Galaxy XR is launching in Canada, the UK, and elsewhere
Mashable / 10h
The long-awaited Samsung mixed reality headset, formerly known by its codename Project Moohan, finally made its debut this year as the Samsung Galaxy XR . That is, if you live in the U.S. or South Korea. Samsung fans outside of those two countries are still waiting for the Galaxy XR. Fortunately, it doesn't look like they'll be waiting too much longer after the U.S. and South Korea's Oct. 21 Gala
Spotifys new listening stats keep the Wrapped energy going year round
Mashable / 10h
Spotify is leaning even further into what it does best: turning your listening habits into data you want to see and share. On Thursday, Nov. 6, the streaming giant announced a new feature called Listening Stats, giving users a weekly snapshot of their top artists, tracks, and musical milestones. The timing couldn't be better. Wrapped season is right around the corner — that annual internet holida
Lego’s 3,600-Piece Star Trek Enterprise Is the Holiday Gift to Buy This Year
37Wired / 10h
This $400 set comes with minifigures of the complete Next Gen crew, including Picard, Riker, and Wesley Crusher’s portable tractor beam.
Man Collapses During Oval Office Event on Drug Prices
31Futurism / 10h
A man collapsed during an event where president Donald Trump announced a new initiative to offer subsidized prescriptions to weight loss drugs. Live TV coverage of the event shows a man — initially identified as Novo Nordisk exec Gordon Findlay, a claim that was later disputed — slumping to the floor inside the Oval Office, with several men nearby helping to guide his body safely to the ground. M
Four Reasons You Should Upgrade to Smart Power Tools
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Power tools make everything easier and your finishes more professional. You might think that connecting those power tools to an app on your phone via Bluetooth is an unnecessary upgrade—why in the world does your power drill need to be connected to your phone? The truth is that Bluetooth-connected, “smart” power tools offer a lot of real advantage
Government Shutdown Blame Game Plays Out Online and on TV
NYT > Technology / 11h
A blame game has played out on the internet and on television. President Trump has pulled out the stops.
Echostar Sells More Spectrum to SpaceX
Next Big Future / 11h
EchoStar has sold its unpaired AWS-3 spectrum licenses to SpaceX for about $2.6 billion in stock. This follows a prior deal for $17 billion transaction for AWS-4 and H block. Echostar also announced a financial recognition of $16.5 billion impairment on 5G assets and a $3.9 billion net loss. EchoStar will manage its $11 billion ... Read more
Tesla Shareholder Meeting Vote LOCKED: 80%+ YES Will Unleash Robotaxi, TESLA to $2,000+ by 2027
Next Big Future / 11h
Deep dive into the near-certain approval of Elon Musk’s Trillion dollar 2025 CEO pay package. Predicting an 80%+ yes vote driven by 18-20% swings from prior votes. Norway’s sovereign fund opposing despite its $10K-per-citizen windfall from Tesla’s future growth. After todays vote the robotaxi ramp. How much will robotaxi ramp drive Tesla profits andshares with ... Read more
A Ball x Pit animated short answers some key questions about our roguelite obsession
Engadget / 11h
Devolver Digital had a lovely little surprise up its sleeve this fine Thursday. The publisher released an animated short for Ball x Pit , the roguelite mashup sensation that’s put a serious dent in the productivity levels of several of the Engadget crew. The funny four-minute clip, which comedy animation house Mashed created, clears up some key questions about the game. To set things up, Ball x P
6 amazing excursions you’ll only find on an Alaska cruisetour
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Alaska is a gigantic playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering once-in-a-lifetime adventures unique to the 49th state. During an Alaska cruise, you can book a helicopter ride to land on a glacier and go dogsledding in Juneau ; take a journey on the historic narrow gauge railroad, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway (also known as " The Scenic Railway of the World "), in Skagway; or go crabbin
Amazon reveals its latest slate of free PC games for Prime members, including entries from the Borderlands and Fallout series
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon has just unveiled its latest slate of free Prime games, featuring Fallout and Borderlands games.
Hitman developers on 25 years of the iconic stealth franchise – 'we've realized all of that potential’
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
We discuss the Hitman franchise with two veteran developers ahead of its 25th anniversary.
Apple TV Revealed a Huge ‘Pluribus’ Spoiler by Releasing Its Opening Scene Early
Gizmodo / 11h
Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi series starring Rhea Seehorn premieres tomorrow, but you can watch its first few minutes right now.
Stop plugging these peripherals into the wrong USB ports
How-To Geek / 11h
Have you ever counted how many USB ports are on your computer? Do you ever think twice about which port you plug your hard drive or mouse into? If you feel like your peripherals aren't performing up to snuff, it might be due to which port you are plugging them into.
Subtle Computing’s voice isolation models help computers understand you in noisy environments
TechCrunch / 11h
Subtle Computing has raised $6 million in seed funding to build voice-isolation models. The startup plans to announce a hardware device next year.
Former Anker employees launch new startup to build a hybrid RV trailer
Engadget / 11h
A startup founded by former Anker employees plans to launch a hybrid RV next year. Evotrex "exists to transform how people experience the outdoors," according to CEO Alex Xiao. On Thursday, the California-based company announced that it had secured $16 million in Pre-A funding. Among its backers are Anker's founders (not Anker itself). The RV trailer is designed to last for days far off the grid.
The Fitbit Charge 6 is back to its lowest price ever for Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Fitbit Charge 6 is a good all-rounder fitness tracker and it's even more appealing while it's on sale at Amazon for its lowest-ever price.
T-Mobile just launched a surprise early Black Friday sale - you can already get four free iPhone 17s without a trade-in
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
T-Mobile's early Black Friday deals are live - here's how to get up to four iPhone 17 for free with a super-cheap unlimited data plan.
Windows games on Linux just got better, thanks to CrossOver
How-To Geek / 11h
CrossOver, the Wine-based compatibility layer for running Windows software on Mac and Linux, just released its first 64-bit ARM version. It allows games like Cyberpunk 2077 , Hades II , and Ghost of Tsushima to run on Linux ARM computers without installing additional emulators or translation layers.
Trump admin threatens to cancel thousands of flights if shutdown continues, just in time for Thanksgiving
Mashable / 11h
Traveling during the holidays is always stressful, and there's a chance it might get even more stressful this year thanks to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. On Wednesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced he is ordering a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports, Reuters reported in an exclusive . Why? The U.S. government is on the 36th day of its longest sh
Italian political consultant says he was targeted with Paragon spyware
TechCrunch / 11h
WhatsApp notified the consultant, who works for left-wing politicians, that his phone was targeted with spyware made by Paragon.
Lego's Star Trek USS Enterprise set arrives on Black Friday
30Engadget / 11h
There's an official Lego set that recreates the iconic Enterprise-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation, after first being teased a few months back . It'll be available on November 28 at a cost of $400. That's Black Friday, for those at home keeping score. This is a fairly large set, with 3,600 pieces and all kinds of knick-knacks pulled from the show. It ships with nine minifigures, including Ca
Battlefield REDSEC is a by-the-numbers battle royale that’s lacking a sense of character, but there’s no question that Battlefield fits the genre perfectly
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Battlefield REDSEC is a solid foundation made up of the best bits from your other favorite games, though it’s in danger of being eclipsed by newer, more innovative competitors.
I replaced Mathematica with this free and open-source alternative
How-To Geek / 11h
Mathematica is well-known for its ability to solve all kinds of math and science problems. It's also notoriously expensive and closed-source. What if there was an open-source program for Linux that let you explore math for free? There is, and it's called SageMath.
The first trailer for the animated Stranger Things spin-off is here
Engadget / 11h
The world is gearing up for the long-awaited (to put it lightly) arrival of Stranger Things ’ fifth and final season, but Netflix isn’t ready to sunset one of its defining franchises just yet. Several years after it was first teased , a new animated spin-off series is officially coming in 2026. Announced to coincide with Stranger Things Day today (November 6, 1983, is the day Will Byers originall
Here’s the List of 40 Airports Expected to Be Impacted by Shutdown Flight Reductions
Gizmodo / 11h
The FAA is reducing flights due to the historically long government shutdown.
FAA Flight Cuts Across 40 Airports Begin Friday — Here’s How to Protect Your Trip (I’m Doing It Myself)
View from the Wing / 11h
The FAA plans to cut flights at 40 major airports starting Friday as controller shortages worsen during the government shutdown. Here’s the same strategy I’m using myself to stay ahead of cancellations — and how you can protect your trip before the chaos begins. Continue reading ...
Early Black Friday deal alert: MSI’s 27-inch Full HD monitor now only £68 with a three-year warranty
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Black Friday savings start now! MSI’s PRO MP275 monitor hits record-low £68 price point.
Keep everything charged up with the Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station for its lowest price ever
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $110: As of Nov. 6, get the Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station for $189 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299. That's a discount of 37% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station $189 at Amazon $299 Save $110 A portable power station is always something that's super handy to have in your corner. Whether you
Score some sweet pulls with a Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Play Booster Box for its lowest price
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $56.76: As of Nov. 6, get a Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Play Booster Box for $107.94 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $164.70. That's a discount of 34% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Magic: The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Play Booster Box $107.94 at Amazon $164.70 Save $56.76 Looking to grow your Magic: The Gathering collectio
Head of NASA Announces Huge Reduction in Commercial Flights Ahead of Thanksgiving
Futurism / 11h
We hope you weren’t planning on traveling for the holiday. On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced plans to slash airline traffic by ten percent at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting on Friday, a move that will cause immense disruption ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, the busiest travel season of the year. It will also pile pressure on Congress to end the ongoing government shutd
University of Pennsylvania confirms recent cyberattack led to major data theft
Impact (Enterprise TA0040)•
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Hackers claim to have stolen 1.2 million records, and have been insulting the University.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser says Red Dead Redemption 3 'will probably happen' but would be sad not to be part of it
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Red Dead Redemption 2 writer Dan Houser believes a third game will eventually be made, but has admitted he would be sad not being involved in its development.
These Wildly Expensive Wireless Earbuds Go Overboard on Drivers
Gizmodo / 11h
And they're made partially of real wood, because why not?
SpaceX acquires $2.6 billion more in spectrum licenses from EchoStar
Engadget / 12h
SpaceX is acquiring more spectrum licenses from EchoStar in exchange for about $2.6 billion worth of shares in Elon Musk's aerospace company. The transaction is an expansion of the $17 billion deal struck between the companies in September. SpaceX had previously said it would use these licenses for its Starlink satellites as it works to build out the network's 5G connectivity. The AWS-3 spectrum
EDITION Hotels Marketing: I Wish I Were This Confidently Delusional
22One Mile at a Time / 12h
I’m not meaning to be a sassy jerk, but I’m curious if I’m the only one who feels this way? EDITION’s marketing is unbelievably off-putting As someone who is obsessed with the airline and hotel industry, I of course take great interest in how travel brands market themselves. I understand that broadly speaking, advertising and brand positioning is intended to be aspirational and to take some liber
T-Mobile’s ‘Text to 911’ Feature Is Now Free for Everyone
Lifehacker / 12h
If you're out of cell service in an emergency, the ability to contact 911 can be lifesaving. Now many users with older phones are getting access to emergency texting to 911 via T-Mobile's Starlink-powered T-Satellite network for free. On Wednesday, T-Mobile announced that it would open up its Text to 911 feature—which allows users to text emergency services through their phone's native messaging
There’s Finally a Better Way to View Your Nintendo Switch Play History
Lifehacker / 12h
Yesterday, Nintendo launched a new Nintendo Store app for iOS and Android , finally catching up with Sony and Xbox. On the surface, it does about what you'd expect, making it easy to browse games and Nintendo news, and even purchase games outright (albeit through an in-app browser window, presumably to avoid funneling Apple hefty commission fees ). But hidden in the tiniest, most out-of-the-way b
The 7 Biggest Differences Between the ‘Running Man’ Movies
Gizmodo / 12h
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 film and Glen Powell's 2025 film are very different, but which has the edge?
Linux Mint is addressing a common Linux problem
How-To Geek / 12h
The Linux Mint team showed off in its October blog post progress on the System Reports tool, which is being overhauled and renamed "System Information." The redesign is meant to assist with troubleshooting issues, which is easily one of the biggest pain points in switching to Linux.
How to avoid the most common threats that compromise Windows
How-To Geek / 12h
I've certainly seen my share of malware over the years, and while the methods evolve, our thinking must evolve too. It’s easy to believe the threats are all "advanced," but for everyday Windows users, the majority of compromises still come down to the same few glitches that are recognizable to most. A click we shouldn’t have made, a "free" download we didn’t check well enough, or a system update
What to know about points hotels closures in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Hurricane Melissa swept across the Caribbean as a catastrophic Category 5 storm last week, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Since then, many hotels across Jamaica have closed — but they are already working hard to rebuild and reopen. Properties from major brands like Hyatt are conducting damage assessments and have paused reservations, while Hilton-affiliated hotels remain operational,
Spotify launches listening stats, a weekly deep-dive into your music habits
How-To Geek / 12h
If you've ever been curious about all the cool and eclectic music you listen to over the course of a week or month, today Spotify has launched a new feature that will help you do a deeper dive into the data of your music streaming world.
Home Depot's early Black Friday deal gets you a free Ryobi tool
How-To Geek / 12h
If you have DIY projects around the house that need attention, now is the perfect time to buy new power tools or a battery pack. If you're a fan of Ryobi , you'll be happy to hear that Home Depot's epic sale is back, offering savings on tools, batteries, and more.
New Research Throws the Ultimate Fate of the Universe Into Question
Gizmodo / 12h
The popular consensus among scientists is that the universe will continue expanding until the bitter end. A team of researchers is now pumping the brakes on that idea.
Tinder is testing an AI matching feature called Chemistry
Mashable / 12h
Tinder is testing a new AI matching feature called Chemistry, its parent company, Match Group, told investors on Tuesday during its third quarter earnings call . The dating app 's interactive feature is "a major part of Tinder's upcoming 2026 product experience," a Tinder spokesperson told Mashable. Chemistry will get to know users through conversational prompts and (with permission) their camera
The Google Pixel 10 has never been this cheap before
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $200 : As of Nov. 6, the Google Pixel 10 (unlocked, 128GB) is on sale for only $599 at Amazon, Google , and Best Buy in every color. That's 25% off its list price and the best price to date. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 10 (Unlocked, 128GB) $599 at Amazon $799 Save $200 The Google Pixel 10 arrived on shelves in August and has only seen one discount since. So, it comes as
The ultra-rare Ukiyoe version of the MSI Prestige laptop is $500 off as the Best Buy drop for Nov. 6
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $500: The Best Buy drop for Nov. 6 is the Ukiyoe edition of the 13-inch MSI Prestige AI laptop , on sale for $1,499.99 in the Best Buy app . MSI is only releasing 700 units of this piece of art, so this is a rare chance to find it in stock at all (let alone on sale). Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Prestige 13 Ukiyoe Edition OLED AI Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 7-258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $
What is vibe coding? Plus 7 AI coding tools to get started right away.
Mashable / 12h
You may have heard that "vibe coding" is Collins Dictionary's word of the year for 2025. So, if you've been nodding and smiling every time you hear the phrase, it might be finally time to figure out what it means. So, what is vibe coding? Here's the TL;DR version: Vibe coding means using AI to create apps, software, and code — no computer programming experience required. Simply describe what you
Celebrate Stranger Things Day with a first look at animated series Stranger Things: Tales From 85
Mashable / 12h
Happy Stranger Things day! Nov. 6 marks the anniversary of Will Byers' disappearance in the very first episode of Stranger Things , so what better way to celebrate than by getting a look at a new Stranger Things series? SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' Season 5 trailer teases epic battle in the Upside Down We're not talking about the fifth and final season of Stranger Things , which will be here befor
Headspace Black Friday deal: Get 50 percent off annual subscriptions
Engadget / 12h
Headspace’s Black Friday deal is live, offering 50 percent off its annual subscription through December 4. That brings the cost of a full year down to $35, giving you access to guided meditations, courses and stress-management tools that can help you stay balanced heading into the new year. Headspace has become one of the most recognizable names in digital mindfulness. The app blends practical me
13 Shows Like 'It: Welcome to Derry' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Pennywise is back, baby, and pop culture's favorite freaky clown is going back in time to kill the kids of Derry, Maine, in 1962, with future seasons (should they materialize) visiting other time periods. If my hometown saw mass slaughterings of children every generation or so, I might be tempted to pick up stakes and head on out—but the Stephen K
Apple Music will soon let you share songs and lyrics to your WhatsApp status as the fight against Spotify continues
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Apple is reportedly working on direct integration between Apple Music and WhatsApp to match previously-released Spotify features as Wrapped season approaches
Are A.I. Therapy Chatbots Safe to Use?
88NYT > Technology / 12h
Psychologists and technologists see them as the future of therapy. The Food and Drug Administration is exploring whether to regulate them as medical devices.
The First Look at ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Reveals an Animated Adventure
Gizmodo / 12h
Ahead of 'Stranger Things' season 5, Netflix has given us a first look at its new animated spinoff, coming in 2026.
Meta earns about $7 billion a year on scam ads, report says
Mashable / 12h
Meta is reportedly making a lot of money off scam ads. A new investigative report from Reuters , citing Meta's own internal documents, found that the company's platforms show, on average, an estimated 15 billion "higher risk" scam advertisements to its users every day. Reuters reported that a 2024 document showed that Meta makes about "$7 billion in annualized revenue" from those scam ads each ye
Nintendo is about to retire the OG Switch
Mashable / 12h
After nearly nine years of distinguished, legendary service, the original Nintendo Switch is finally about to rest. In an extremely unsurprising move, Nintendo announced as much in its latest financial earnings report . In the report, Nintendo touted the success and increased technical capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, which launched in June. That device has already eclipsed 10 milli
The Apple Watch Series 10 is just 99 cents away from its best price ever
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $119 : As of Nov. 6, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is on sale for $279.99 at Amazon. That's 30% in savings and just 99 cents away from its lowest price ever from Prime Day 2025. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $279.99 at Amazon $399 Save $119.01 Since the new Apple Watch lineup debuted in September , we've seen several significant discounts on th
Pokemon Legends: Z-A's first DLC launches on December 10
Engadget / 12h
The first paid DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A arrives on December 10 , which is a mere seven weeks after the game originally hit store shelves . Mega Dimension costs $30, which might pour more gasoline on the "Nintendo charges too much" fire. However, there's plenty of neat stuff coming with this update for Switch and Switch 2. First of all, there's a sizable post-game story. The current title isn'
Gemini Deep Research is able to delve into your Gmail, Docs, Drive and even Chat - but will it really make you more productive?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Deep Research can now get even more context from Gmail, Google Drive and Chat, as well as Search.
This Florida Doctor’s Office Gave Its Own Patients Hepatitis C
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The Florida Department of Health found that several patients of Lily J. Voepel caught the bloodborne infection while under her care.
Home Assistant upgraded its automation and dashboards
How-To Geek / 12h
Home Assistant 2025.11 has just been released and comes with quality of life upgrades focused on automation and dashboard management. If you spend any time building complex routines, you’re going to find that this release makes your life significantly easier.
This Cheap Dual-Screen Handheld Is the Best Way to Recreate the Nintendo DS
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Not only is it the cheapest option, but it's the only one that offers purist controls.
How to generate random numbers in Python with NumPy
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Whether you're simulating probability distributions or just want a random number, it's easy to do with Python's NumPy library.
Alexa+ is coming to BMW vehicles
Engadget / 12h
Amazon is gradually rolling out its next-generation Alexa assistant within its own product ecosystem, but the latest recipient of Alexa+ is BMW. Amazon has announced the latest version of Alexa Custom Assistant, the platform that allows companies (including BMW) to build their own AI assistants that leverage Alexa tech, which will be powered by Alexa+ going forward. With Alexa+ architecture worki
Stranger Things: Tales From 85 trailer, images, voice cast, and 2026 release window unveiled by Netflix for Stranger Things Day 2025
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Netflix has revealed some new details about its first Stranger Things spin-off, including a whole new cast for Eleven, Mike, and more.
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