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Kering-backed fund Mirova pours $30.5M into India’s Varaha for regenerative farming
TechCrunch / 2h
Varaha aims to support around 337,000 farmers across 675,000 hectares in northern India through its regenerative farming project.
Whoop just announced all the deals coming to its Black Friday sale on Nov. 20
Mashable / 2h
SAVE UP TO $60: On Nov 13. Whoop launched the details of its Cyber Week sale. The sale will launch on Nov. 20 and run through Dec. 2, and includes $60 off Whoop MG plans and $40 off Whoop 5.0 plans. Shop Whoop plans Shop Life Plan Whoop MG $359 Shop Peak Plan Whoop 5.0 $239 Shop One Plan Whoop 5.0 $149 (Save $50) While we're still two weeks out from Black Friday , the sales are already here. Big
Battle over Chinese chip maker rocks global car industry
65BBC News / 1h
In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government invoked a Cold War-era emergency law in relation to Nexperia.
Vivaldi is getting better tab synchronization and a Start Page overhaul
How-To Geek / 2min
The Vivaldi web browser is already a compelling alternative to Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Firefox, and now it's getting even better with upgraded tab synchronization. There are also some helpful changes to the new tab page, performance controls, and the built-in mail client.
Willow’s voice keyboard lets you type across all your iOS apps — and actually edit what you said
TechCrunch / 42min
Willow's iOS keyboard lets you type or use your voice to dictate and input text.
BreachLock and Vanta Bridge the Gap Between Continuous Security Testing and Compliance with New Integration
Next Big Future / 1h
New York, New York, 13th November 2025, CyberNewsWire
How to watch Patriots vs. Jets in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Patriots vs. Jets in the NFL for free on 7Plus . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Thursday Night Football this week matches the 8-2 New England Patriots with the 2-7 Las York Jets. On paper, this looks like a comfortable victory for the Patriots. In reality, it's never that easy. If you want to watch Patriots vs. Jets in the NFL for free
How to watch Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal in World Cup qualifiers for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . World Cup qualification is not an easy task. Just ask the nations competing in Group F. Portugal, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, and Armenia have been fighting it out over the last few months, with nothing settled just yet
How to watch France vs. Ukraine online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers for free on TF1+ . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . France are looking strong in their World Cup qualification campaign, sitting at the top of the standings in Group D after only dropping two points. Next they face Ukraine at the Parc des Princes, with fans expecting another three points. If
How to watch England vs. Serbia online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Serbia in World Cup qualifiers for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . England continue to dominate every game they play in World Cup qualification . Thomas Tuchel's side have won six from six in Grouo K, and will be confident of beating Serbia at Wembley Stadium. We're not a million miles from the 2026 World C
How to watch Cameroon vs. DR Congo online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Cameroon vs. DR Congo in World Cup qualifiers for free on FIFA+ . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's crunch time for the remaining African sides still seeking qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup . After finishing as the four best second-placed finishers across the nine World Cup qualifying groups, Nigeria , Gabon, Cameroon, a
How to watch Nigeria vs. Gabon online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Nigeria vs. Gabon in World Cup qualifiers for free on FIFA+ . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . World Cup qualifiers are moving to the next phase for African sides that didn't top their groups. Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo will compete in African playoffs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after finishing as the four best second-pla
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on November 13
Mashable / 2h
We're getting closer to the New Moon, the period of the lunar cycle where the moon disappears from view entirely. There's still lots to see until then, so keep reading to find out what is happening with the moon tonight. What is today’s moon phase? As of Thursday, Nov. 13, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 37% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation .
NYT Pips hints, answers for November 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition isn't hard if you watch a lot of baseball movies. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're into fashion. 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 hin
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always doing laundry. 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 an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a splash of color. 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 Conne
Hurdle hints and answers for November 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Windows 11 users rebel as top Microsoft exec says operating system is 'evolving into an agentic OS'
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Windows 11 is going 'agentic' and 'AI-native' and a whole heap of other buzzwords that most consumers really don't care for.
The Government Shutdown Is Finally Over, But Flight Disruptions Will Continue
Gizmodo / 5h
The shutdown came at a bad time for air travel.
Government reopens: Can air travel recover in time for Thanksgiving?
The Points Guy Articles / 5h
The federal government reopened late Wednesday, ending a six-week stalemate in Washington. Now, the race is on to get air travel back on track, with just over a week to go until the unofficial start of the Thanksgiving travel rush — and the stakes are high. Airlines are expecting to fly a record-setting 31 million passengers between Nov. 21 and Dec. 1. It's also quite possible the Sunday after Tu
What is the release date for Landman season 2 episode 1 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
We're all ready to see Tommy wage war on the world in Landman season 2 – but when is episode 1 released?
Your Samsung TV just got a personality – and it knows what you’re watching, what you need, and when to talk
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Samsung's new smart TVs include the Vision AI Companion, a voice-activated AI assistant powered by Bixby, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity.
Jack Dorsey funds diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine’s video archive
34TechCrunch / 6h
Jack Dorsey backs diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine's video archive of six-second, looping videos. A new app called diVine will give access to more than 100,000 archived Vine videos, restored from an older backup that was created before Vine's shutdown.
Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but for Satellites They’re Risky
NYT > Technology / 6h
At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth.
ThreatBook Peer-Recognized as a Strong Performer in the 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Network Detection and Response — for the Third Consecutive Year
Next Big Future / 6h
Singapore, Singapore, 13th November 2025, CyberNewsWire
DP World Tour Championship 2025 live stream: how to watch golf online for FREE, Round 1 tee times
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
All the ways to watch DP World Tour Championship 2025 live streams online from anywhere for FREE, as Rory McIlroy looks to end the season top of the rankings.
Another Major Tech Company Just Announced Thousands of Layoffs
Gizmodo / 7h
The bad news keeps coming for tech workers.
‘Chad: The Brainrot IDE’ is a new Y Combinator-backed product so wild, people thought it was fake
21TechCrunch / 7h
Chad: The Brainrot IDE is an actual product that pairs vibe coding with brainrot activities like gambling, Tinder and games.
Congrats, Humanity: We’re on Track for Record CO2 Emissions—Again
32Gizmodo / 7h
Preliminary data on this year’s carbon emissions reinforces the fact that we need to act as fast as possible to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Optus Black Friday deals include half price iPhone 16e and AU$180 off NBN
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Optus Black Friday sale is now live with up to 50% off selected phones, 30% off selected SIM plans and AU$180 in savings on NBN plans.
This Rugged and Punchy Portable JBL Speaker Is $70 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Summer might have passed, but if you’re looking for a year-round portable speaker that’s durable and rugged enough to survive the outdoors (and multiple drops), the JBL Charge 6 is down to $129.95 (originally $199.95) on Amazon, marking its lowest price. If you don't need o
I've covered Black Friday sales for 9 years – these are the 35+ early deals I recommend right now
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Black Friday 2025 isn't officially here yet, you can already shop early deals on headphones, laptops, cameras, smartphones and a lot more.
The next macOS update can turn your screen into a ring light
Engadget / 8h
Sometimes, the best features in a new operating system aren't the flashy ones that get broadcast during a keynote. They're subtle improvements that naturally fit into how you use your device and just make the experience better. One of those appears to be coming in the next macOS update. The dev beta of Tahoe 26.2 includes a feature that essentially lets your computer screen function as a ring lig
Valve reveals new Steam console, VR headset, and controller, set to launch in 2026
Mashable / 8h
Valve has announced three new pieces of hardware for Steam: The console-like Steam Machine, a new virtual reality headset called Steam Frame, and a brand new version of the Steam Controller. They all run on SteamOS and are set to release sometime in early 2026. Prices have not been revealed yet. Starting off with the Steam Machine , Valve confirmed that it’s six times more powerful than the Steam
Turn any night into movie night with this smart projector — now $30 off
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Turn any space into a theater with the Kodak Flik X20 1080p Smart Projector with Google TV , on sale now for $269.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Kodak Kodak Flik X20 1080p Smart Projector with Google TV $269.99 $299.99 Save $30 Want to make an ordinary night magical? All you need is some popcorn and a Kodak Flik X20 1080p Smart Projector , and you can turn your living room into a fancy
Prioritize your cybersecurity this holiday season with a VPN for less than $2 a month
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Elevate your cybersecurity with this three-year subscription to the Surfshark VPN Starter Plan , now just $67.19 (reg. $430) with code SURF, available for just four more days until Nov. 16. Opens in a new window Credit: Surfshark Surfshark VPN Starter Plan: 3-Yr Subscription $67.19 $430 Save $362.81 It’s time to start taking your cybersecurity seriously. Whether you’re traveling this holid
Bluesky Is Clearly Not a Johnny Cash Fan
Gizmodo / 8h
Where's the dividing line between serious threat and jokey pop culture reference?
You’ll Need at Least $10 Million for a Chance to Own This Spectacular Frank Frazetta ‘Conan’ Art
31Gizmodo / 8h
'Conan the Conqueror (Berzerker)' was created in 1967 for a Robert E. Howard paperback cover and is now revered as a masterpiece of fantasy art.
Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut
45NYT > Technology / 8h
The robot, known as AIDOL, staggered onstage during a technology showcase in Moscow. Organizers blamed the mishap on calibration and lighting issues.
This 77-Inch Sony OLED TV Is $1,200 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for a new QD-OLED TV with fantastic picture quality from a reputable brand, the Sony QD-OLED 77" Bravia XR A95L Series is currently $3,798 (originally 4,999.99), bringing this popular TV down to its lowest price ever, according to price-trackers . Sony QD-
OpenAI walks a tricky tightrope with GPT-5.1’s eight new personalities
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Wednesday, OpenAI released GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking, two updated versions of its flagship AI models now available in ChatGPT. The company is wrapping the models in the language of anthropomorphism, claiming that they’re warmer, more conversational, and better at following instructions. The release follows complaints earlier this year that its previous models were excessively cheerf
With another record broken, the world’s busiest spaceport keeps getting busier
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida—Another Falcon 9 rocket fired off its launch pad here on Monday night, taking with it another 29 Starlink Internet satellites to orbit. This was the 94th orbital launch from Florida’s Space Coast so far in 2025, breaking the previous record for the most satellite launches in a calendar year from the world’s busiest spaceport. Monday night’s launch came two days after a Chi
Russian Robot Faceplants on Stage During Moscow Showcase
29Gizmodo / 8h
The humanoid robot industry is still a little shaky on its feet.
5 things we want from the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch early next year, and we hope it will have some of these features.
The gaming PC bottleneck everyone ignores (and it's not your CPU)
How-To Geek / 9h
You've heard of CPU or GPU bottlenecks, but monitor bottlenecks? Well, when you think about it, your monitor is where the rubber hits the road when it comes to gaming performance. Just like a high-performance car with bad tires, it doesn't matter how good things are under the hood if you can't make it to the finish line.
You Can Now Add Your Passport to Your iPhone
Lifehacker / 9h
Back in 2021 , Apple announced a new feature for the Wallet app, that allowed users to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to their iPhones. To me, it sounded like the beginning of the end for physical wallets. In reality, it was anything but: Not only are the applications limited, but even after all this time , only 12 states and Puerto Rico actually support the feature. While the rest of u
You Can Get This Retropian Retro Gaming Console With 20,000 Classic Games on Sale for Just $90
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There’s something oddly comforting about holding an entire childhood in your hands. The Retropian X Handheld Retro Gaming Console is currently on sale for $89.99 at StackSocial , bringing back that exact feeling. Think of it as a portable time machine with over 20,000 prelo
ChatGPT Has Problems Saying No
Gizmodo / 9h
It's a real "yes" man.
Starwood Relaunches Loyalty Program for Its Biggest Hotel Brand — Here’s What to Expect
View from the Wing / 9h
Barry Sternlicht has brought the Starwood name back — and now its largest brand, 1 Hotels, has relaunched its loyalty program. The return of Starwood sparks plenty of nostalgia, but the new approach looks very different from the SPG era. Here’s what’s changing and what members can expect. Continue reading ...
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ Her
29View from the Wing / 9h
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection. Continue reading ...
This superb turntable is so poised and revealing, but its hefty price and lack of a basic ingredient won't please everyone
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Technics SL-1300G turntable is the latest example of the premium brand delivering a premium product a decade into its second coming...
This ARM-based mini PC sports a full x16 PCIe slot for discrete GPUs - Minisforum says "desktop ARM" starts now, but can it live up to the hype?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Minisforum MS-R1 ARM mini PC offers discrete GPU support, expandable storage, UEFI boot, and 45 TOPS AI performance in compact form.
‘Marvel Rivals’ DPS Mains, Please Just Let Me Play That Nice Cajun Man
Gizmodo / 9h
A humble plea from your strategist friends.
I replaced Microsoft Word with a self-hosted, open-source alternative
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft Word is ubiquitous in the professional world, and its widespread support and capabilities have lead to it becoming one of the most popular word processors today.
DHS Kept Chicago Police Records for Months in Violation of Domestic Espionage Rules
74Wired / 9h
The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasn’t deleted.
Will the Visa-Mastercard settlement impact your credit card rewards? What to know
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Visa and Mastercard have reached a revised settlement with merchants in an antitrust case that has been ongoing for almost 20 years over "swipe" (interchange) fees. The proposed deal could allow some merchants to refuse to process select Visa and Mastercard products or even add a surcharge when you choose to pay with them at checkout. Here's what you need to know about this new development and ho
I’ll never connect my fridge to Wi-Fi
How-To Geek / 10h
I love smart home technology, and I've always dreamed of living in the house of Back to the Future 2 or The Jetsons, but as a grownup with a little more experience of what technology is really like on a day-to-day basis, I have some reservations about what should or should not be "smart". With "smart" these days meaning "connected to the cloud".
OpenAI Releases Its ‘More Conversational’ GPT-5.1
Gizmodo / 10h
Get ready for 'quirky' mode.
Garmin Workouts Can Now Sync to Peloton
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Peloton's app and its fitness equipment have tons of options for workouts, but they can't do everything. If you track some of your workouts with other devices, like a Garmin watch or bike computer, they wouldn't show up in your Peloton workout history—until now. A new Garmin integration is rolling out, and here's how it works. How to link your Pel
Microsoft releases update-fixing update for update-eligible Windows 10 PCs
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Officially, Windows 10 died last month , a little over a decade after its initial release. But the old operating system’s enduring popularity has prompted Microsoft to promise between one and three years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for many Windows 10 PCs. For individuals with Windows 10 PCs, it’s relatively easy to get an additional year of updates at no cost . Or at least, it’s supposed
An explosion 92 million miles away just grounded Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida —The second flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket was postponed again Wednesday as a supercharged wave of magnetized plasma from the Sun enveloped the Earth, triggering colorful auroral displays and concerns over possible impacts to communications, navigation, and power grids. Solar storms like the one this week can also affect satellite operations. That is the worry th
IBM announces Nighthawk and Loon quantum chips
Engadget / 10h
IBM has introduced two different quantum chips that it believes could help demonstrate "quantum advantage," or the ability for a quantum computer to solve a problem faster than a classical computer, by the end of 2026. The new chips, Nighthawk and Loon, should help do that by taking different approaches to connecting qubits in a quantum computer, producing fewer errors and supporting more complex
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Airport Meltdown Enters Week Three — Now Says TSA Is ‘Targeting’ He
29View from the Wing / 10h
Rep. Nancy Mace’s Charleston airport blow-up is now in its third week. After cursing out officers and threatening to sue American Airlines, she’s now claiming TSA “targeted” her for extra screening—a charge that screeners told her was nothing more than routine random selection. Continue reading ...
New Nvidia DGX Spark competitor shows strong benchmark performance - and at half the price, could it be enough to convince some users to switch?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
GMKtec EVO-X2 delivers AI workstation performance at half the cost of the DGX Spark.
You have spoken: iPhones are overrated… but not as much as you might think
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
iPhones get too much hype and are now overrated, according to TechRadar readers, but not as much as you might think.
Flip the camera trend on TikTok: What is it and why are people upset?
Mashable / 10h
There's a new trend on TikTok and everyone hates it. It's one of those trends you might have found out not because you saw people using it, but because you saw people hating on it — at least that's how it was served up to me, on a plate of disgust. The trend goes like this: A group of people, typically kids, gives their phone to someone else and asks them to record them doing a dance. They record
Adult industry leaders like Pornhub form a coalition and release code of conduct
Mashable / 10h
A coalition between Pornhub 's parent company Aylo and other adult content producers has come together to create the Adult Studio Alliance (ASA), which aims to standardize safety across the industry with its Code of Conduct. Safety precautions, such as testing for HIV and other STIs every 14 days , have long been mandatory for professional porn productions in the U.S. However, the ASA's goal isn'
Rian Johnson Had Fun Making an ‘Asshole Studio Cut’ of the New ‘Knives Out’
Gizmodo / 10h
'The Last Jedi' director also talked about a difficult editing sequence in his 'Star Wars' film.
A Proposed Federal THC Ban Would ‘Wipe Out’ Hemp Products That Get People High
200+Wired / 10h
The provision, tucked into the spending bill that could end the US government shutdown, would ban intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, including gummies and drinks.
Valve's 'Steam Frame' headset is a Quest 3 killer, and here's why
How-To Geek / 10h
Virtual reality headsets have struggled to find a place with consumers, even among gamers, who are not usually shy about spending money on their hobby.
Two Startups Have Joined To Launch an All-Business Class Airline in the U.S. — But Face Enormous Challenges Right Away
View from the Wing / 10h
Two fledgling airlines with turbulent histories are teaming up to launch an all-business class carrier in the United States. The concept is fascinating — and ambitious — but regulatory hurdles, fleet challenges, and execution risks make the path forward far tougher than the announcement suggests. Continue reading ...
Even Realities' G2 Smart Glasses Bring AI Into Your Real-Life Conversations
Lifehacker / 10h
Smart glasses maker Even Realities today released its latest model, the Even G2 Display Smart Glasses. Featuring a monochrome display, stylish frames, and a unique ring controller, G2s are available now for $599. In contrast to Meta Ray-Ban Displays' "do-everything" approach, G2s are designed to do one specific thing: provide a smart display that only the wearer can see. Instead of a camera and s
Billboard’s Top Country Song Is Currently AI Slop
65Futurism / 10h
An AI-generated country song has topped Billboard ‘s “ Country Digital Song Sales ” chart in the United States — once again highlighting how ubiquitous algorithmically generated music is becoming. The song, titled “Walk My Walk,” by a fictional group called Breaking Rust, tells an incredibly generic story about a man who has “been beat down” and got “mud on my jeans,” yet perseveres through it al
Waymo to start taking freeway rides in select cities
Mashable / 10h
Waymo says its autonomous vehicles are ready to drive its taxi service customers on the freeway. The Google-backed autonomous vehicle company made the announcement Wednesday. Freeway service will debut first in the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Waymo previously began testing freeway driving under human supervision in Phoenix in early 2024. "This has been a long time in the mak
The Cult of the Chatbot Is Rising
Gizmodo / 10h
The church of the spiral.
Move over Toyota: this Japanese brand just took the reliability crown
How-To Geek / 10h
Toyota may be the first name that comes to mind when people think of reliability, but another Japanese automaker has been quietly perfecting the formula even further. Known for its precise engineering and attention to detail, this brand consistently produces vehicles that shrug off mileage and age with remarkable ease, often outlasting Toyota’s own offerings in real-world ownership tests.
Last-minute strategies for earning Hilton Honors elite status
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
With less than two months left in 2025, now is a good time for Hilton Honors members to determine what they need to do to qualify (or requalify) for elite status. If you spend a considerable amount of time on the road, you may have seen how valuable hotel elite status can be. From premium early check-in and late checkout to room upgrades, there are benefits to having elite status with hotel chain
The latest macOS dev beta can turn your MacBook screen into a workable ring light
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
New macOS dev beta introduces edge Light, a MacBook screen-based ring light for video calls.
Sea Urchins Are Basically Brains Covered in Spikes, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 11h
The pointy shell of sea urchins hides a remarkably complex neural network that resembles the brains of vertebrates, new research suggests.
Our Favorite Travel and Outdoor Gear Is on Sale at Huckberry
Wired / 11h
Huckberry’s eclectic curation of travel clothing, coffee gear, and backpacks are all on sale right now.
The new Steam Machine is taking on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
How-To Geek / 11h
After months of rumors, Valve has finally revealed the new Steam Machine, a home console that can run PC games. It has the same SteamOS software as the Steam Deck, and it could be a fantastic alternative to an Xbox or PlayStation console.
Massive Capital One Venture X Business Up To 400K Bonus Miles Welcome Offer
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business The Capital One Venture X Business is Capital One’s lucrative business card. We’ve just seen a huge new limited time welcome bonus rolled out on this card — while the spending requirement is significant, so is the potential upside. Limited time Capital One Venture X Business bonus details The Capital One Venture X Business is offering a li
America’s Last Penny Is Being Minted Today
Gizmodo / 11h
The rapid-fire process of killing the penny is already causing some disruption.
November Android 16 update and Pixel Feature Drop: Everything new, how to get it
Mashable / 11h
Google's latest Android 16 update for Pixel owners is here. And with it, a special Pixel Feature Drop. The November Android 16 update for Pixel users is an important one. There are important fixes and security patches here, and we'll break down all the major updates for you. First, here's how you update your mobile device. Go to Settings then System . Next, you'll want to select Software updates
The MAHA Movement Has a New Misunderstood Hero: Elizabeth Holmes
42Gizmodo / 11h
This tracks.
Scientists Say the Largest Solar Storm in Two Decades Is About to Blast Earth
Futurism / 11h
The British Geological Society is warning that the Earth is about to get hit by the most powerful solar storm in over two decades. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center similarly upgraded its forecast from G3, meaning “strong,” to G4, indicating “severe” conditions, for Wednesday. Meanwhile, the British Geological Society says the incoming storm could grow to “achieve the maximum level of G5,”
Robotics Company Explains Why Its Terminator-Style Robot Features Prominent Bazongas
Futurism / 11h
Chinese automotive company XPeng has been making a major splash with its Terminator-like humanoid robot , dubbed Iron. Footage of the company’s announcement showed the robot sauntering across the stage with an incredibly lifelike gait . The CEO even peeled it open to show there wasn’t a human inside — hijinx previously pulled by Elon Musk’s Tesla and Chinese company Ex-Robots . Another design cho
Meta’s Top AI Scientist Is Quitting as Zuckerberg’s Spending Spree Sputters
Futurism / 11h
A major shake up appears to be taking place at Meta. According to new reporting from the Financial Times , the company’s top AI scientist, Yann LeCun, is planning to leave his position there and start his own AI startup. It’s a genuinely startling decision. LeCun, who joined Meta in 2013, is a towering figure in the AI industry. A Turing Award winner, the 65-year-old is considered to be one of th
FYI: New ‘Avatar’ Movie Long AF
45Gizmodo / 11h
Apparently, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' out December 19, is 3 hours and 15 minutes long, same as 'Titanic.'
Google Is Cautiously Experimenting With One of Apple’s Most Controversial AI Features
Lifehacker / 11h
Google is adding one of the iPhone's most controversial features to its latest Pixel phones, but it's promising to show a bit more restraint than Apple did. Yes, as part of the November 2025 Pixel feature drop , Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 phones (excluding the Pixel 9a) are getting AI notification summaries. The problem with AI notification summaries If you're reeling back after reading that, I don't b
Data breach at mysterious Chinese firm reveals state-owned cyber weapons and even a list of targets
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Leak at Knownsec exposes over 12,000 files detailing cyber weapons, espionage tools, and international data theft.
Amazon beats Nothing at its own game with this brilliant early Black Friday Nothing Phone 3 deal
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Nothing Phone 3 is one of the best value phones on the market, and perhaps the most unique-looking; the company has put it on sale for Black Friday, but Amazon’s offer is better.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Is Marked Down by $350
Wired / 11h
Scoop this excellent Windows laptop for a fraction of its usual price.
Viral YouTube show ‘Pop the Balloon’ is becoming a dating app
Mashable / 11h
Popular YouTube speed-dating show Pop the Balloon or Find Love is leveling up as a dating app , creators Arlette Amuli and her husband, Bolia Matundu (who goes by BM), announced. If you’ve somehow missed the show, which consistently racks up between one and two million views per episode, here’s the premise: singles line up to be judged by other singles, with participants popping the balloons of a
Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch lays off dozens, citing move to ‘accelerate’ AI investment
TechCrunch / 11h
Deepwatch’s CEO told TechCrunch that the layoffs allow the company to accelerate investments in “AI and automation.”
Who Pays When A.I. Is Wrong?
45NYT > Technology / 11h
New court cases seek to define content created by artificial intelligence as defamatory — a novel concept that has captivated some legal experts.
Apple TV’s most underrated mystery drama is back with a glitzy first episode that pays homage to ’60s Hollywood icons
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Palm Royale creator, Abe Sylvia, reveals how two 60s stars inspired the mystery series’ dazzling season 2 opener.
This home theater newcomer just released a serious Sonos Beam rival – here’s why I love this small Dolby Atmos soundbar
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
My expectations for the Marshall Heston 60 were already sky-high, but it still met them – Sonos has some serious competition.
Watch this – the latest humanoid robots are both unnervingly sassy and comfortingly error-prone
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
New robots from China and Russia raise serious questions about the difficulty of creating humanoid robots and what these companies should be building.
ElevenLabs strike deals with celebs to create AI audio
TechCrunch / 11h
ElevenLabs struck a deal with actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey to AI-generate their voices.
A beginners guide to visiting Skagway by cruise ship
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Nestled at the northern end of Lynn Canal, which is actually a 2,000-foot-deep fjord that extends for 90 miles through Alaska's Inside Passage, Skagway is a tiny town with a larger-than-life history and personality. During the frantic Klondike gold rush of 1898, tens of thousands of stampeders sailed from Seattle and other points to what was then a lonely estuarial outpost to begin their arduous
Well-received big-budget Alien Earth TV series gets a second season
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Alien Earth will return to FX (and Disney+ and Hulu) for a second season, thanks to a new deal between Disney and series creator Noah Hawley. The new season has no air date yet, but we do know one thing about it: It will be shot in London. The first season was shot in Thailand, and most of the story took place in Southeast Asia, so the change in shooting location suggests a new setting for much o
Audi goes full minimalism for its first-ever Formula 1 livery
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Munich and accommodation so Ars could visit its motorsports facility and see its F1 car. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MUNICH, Germany—Audi’s long-awaited Formula 1 team gave the world its first look at what the Audi R26 will look like when it takes to the track next year. Well, sort of—the car you see here is a generic show car for the
Quantum computing tech keeps edging forward
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The end of the year is usually a busy time in the quantum computing arena, as companies often try to announce that they’ve reached major milestones before the year wraps up. This year has been no exception. And while not all of these announcements involve interesting new architectures like the one we looked at recently, they’re a good way to mark progress in the field, and they often involve the
The Rogue Prince of Persia hits Switch and Switch 2 on December 16
Engadget / 12h
The Rogue Prince of Persia is coming to Switch and Switch 2 consoles on December 16. The game was in early access for around a year before being officially released for PC and consoles back in August . This version has been "optimized for handheld and hybrid play" and includes all content from the original release. That means players will be able access a wide variety of biomes, weapons and secre
Yes, You Should Yell at Seagulls
Gizmodo / 12h
New research suggests the annoying birds are sensitive to how we say things.
Elderly Couple Forced Off Flight After Losing Passport — Delta Finds It, Stops Pushback, Brings Them Back for the Trip of a Lifetime.
33View from the Wing / 12h
A Delta flight to South Africa was moments from departure when an elderly couple realized their passport was missing and had to deplane. After the aircraft began pushback, a flight attendant found the passport, stopped the plane, and brought the couple back onboard—earning cheers from passengers and saving their dream trip. Continue reading ...
This New Pocketable E-Reader Is Also a Secret Phone
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When I put the new Viwoods AiPaper Reader through its paces for my review , published yesterday, I made the mistake of trusting the company's own statements when I described its capabilities. According to Viwood's website , the phone-shaped device has mobile data functionality (specifically, 4G/Wi-Fi 2.4G ) , which I tested using a data-only SIM c
PS Plus Game Catalog additions for November include GTA 5, Pacific Drive and Still Wakes the Deep
Engadget / 12h
Sony has revealed the list of November additions to its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for those on the Extra and Premium tiers of the subscription service. It’s a pretty darn good slate of games this time around, headlined by the return of the PS4 and PS5 versions of Grand Theft Auto V to the service. It’s at least the third time GTA V has been part of the Game Catalog — it was in the lineup twic
Elon Musk’s X botched its security key switchover, locking users out
32TechCrunch / 12h
As part of an effort to retire the old Twitter.com domain, X is requiring passkey and security key users to re-enroll — but are getting stuck in endless loops and unable to finish.
Valve’s New VR Headset Is (Thank God) All About Gaming
Gizmodo / 12h
By leaning into streaming, the Steam Frame should be a proper foil to the Meta Quest.
The Housemaid trailer: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and WTF
Mashable / 12h
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried are both taking swings at prestige pics this season with the former starring in the boxing biopic Christy and the latter headlining the religious musical The Testament of Ann Lee . But forget all that, because Paul Feig — helmer of A Simple Favor and Another Simple Favor — has these two leading ladies facing off in what seems to be a totally WTF thriller. The Ho
New AI assistant helps refugees new to the U.S.
Mashable / 12h
Pitches for AI assistants that can help you send emails or craft pitch decks may be feeling stale, but what about one designed to help new immigrants navigate the U.S.? How about a digital helper that can connect someone to pressing social services or just help them feel supported in a foreign environment? That's what ALMA, a new virtual assistant designed by the nonprofit International Rescue Co
George Lucas’ Museum Will Finally Open September 2026
39Gizmodo / 12h
Los Angeles' Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will feature more than 40,000 works, including, yes, a little bit of 'Star Wars.'
2019 Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition: a forgotten luxury car
How-To Geek / 12h
Every so often, a car shows up that doesn’t quite fit in. Most of the time, it doesn’t sell well, and the 2019 Lincoln Continental Coach Door Edition was exactly that kind of car. Sedans haven’t been hot for a while, and this one was rare, limited, and largely overlooked. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t cool—or a smart buy today.
Beond Airlines Plans Global Expansion, New Beond America Subsidiary
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Beond Airlines launched operations in 2023 , and it brands itself as the world’s first premium leisure airline. The company is headquartered in Dubai, but primarily operates flights to and from the Maldives. I reviewed the airline last year , and the onboard product was super pleasant . Well, the company has just made an absolutely massive announcement , including plans to launch a subsidiary in
Court rules that OpenAI violated German copyright law; orders it to pay damages
43TechCrunch / 12h
A German court ruled that OpenAI’s ChatGPT violated the nation’s copyright laws by training its language models on licensed musical work without permission.
Which Premium Card Fits You Best? Amex Platinum, Sapphire Reserve, Venture X, or Citi Strata Elite?
View from the Wing / 12h
Four premium cards dominate the space right now: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, and Citi Strata Elite. Let's break down lounges, credits, earn rates, and transfer partners—then show which card (or pair) actually makes sense for how you travel and spend. Continue reading ...
How to Spot a Paid Survey Scam
Lifehacker / 12h
Paid surveys may seem like easy money, as you can complete them anywhere, at any time, to earn gift cards or points that can be redeemed for cash. Naturally, scammers are using this model to collect your personal data and promising huge rewards that never materialize. According to a report from Malwarebytes Labs , bad actors are luring users into taking surveys through malvertising ads claiming y
Anthropic’s Claude Takes Control of a Robot Dog
Wired / 12h
Anthropic believes AI models will increasingly reach into the physical world. To understand where things are headed, it asked Claude to program a quadruped.
Apple Arcade is adding PowerWash Simulator and Cult of the Lamb next month
Engadget / 12h
Apple Arcade has a fairly stacked winter, as the platform is adding some standout titles on December 4. Arcade titles are playable on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. First up, there's Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition . This is a port of the incredibly addictive roguelike/town sim hybrid thingamajig , with some new features exclusive to Arcade subscribers. This version includes ne
Amazon Fire TV is cracking down on sideloaded apps
How-To Geek / 12h
Amazon is rolling out a serious, tough new policy designed to block illegal streaming apps sideloaded onto its Fire TV Stick devices. This is an intense move by Amazon to fight piracy, among other things, but this clampdown is slated to apply to all Fire TV devices and sticks.
Does Linux really run faster than Windows? I tested both to find out
How-To Geek / 12h
Linux users love to talk about how much faster their systems are compared to Windows, and you might wonder what kind of performance boosts they're actually talking about. I decided to do a few of my own tests to get some answers.
The Homebrew package manager just got a big update
How-To Geek / 12h
Homebrew, the popular package manager for macOS and Linux, just released its big 5.0 update. The new version has faster downloads, improved hardware support, and an important security change for Mac software.
This Is What a Star Looks Like Just 26 Hours After It Explodes
37Gizmodo / 12h
Astronomers have captured a supernova in its earliest stages—and the aftermath is unexpectedly olive-shaped.
China Accuses United States of $13 Billion Bitcoin Mining Pool Hack
Gizmodo / 12h
Some in the crypto community are skeptical.
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