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Exclusive Steelcase discount: get 28% off four of our favourite ergonomic office chairs ahead of Black Friday
200+Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Steelcase makes some of the best office chairs available, and the brand's getting the Black Friday sale season started early with an exclusive coupon for TechRadar Australia readers.
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
2KWired / 12h
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
Kim Kardashian Blames ChatGPT for Failing Law Exams
500+Gizmodo / 7h
Kardashian said the chatbot made her fail tests "all the time."
AI tools are proving to be a massive help for financial firms - but for how long?
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
AI has proven such a hit among accountancy firms that they’re hiring lesser-skilled workers whose skills can be amplified.
Goldman Sachs doubles down on MoEngage in new round to fuel global expansion
TechCrunch / 2h
MoEngage already has customers across 75 countries, with North America being its biggest business driver.
Tangerine has already won Black Friday for me with an extra juicy 12-month intro offer
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Internet service provider Tangerine Telecom has jumped the gun and dropped its Black Friday NBN deals early – they could just be the best I've ever seen.
NVIDIA, Qualcomm join U.S., Indian VCs to help build India’s next deep tech startups
33TechCrunch / 4h
Qualcomm Ventures has joined six Indian venture firms, collectively adding more than $850 million to boost India’s deep-tech ecosystem.
HP Black Friday 2025 laptop sales in Australia: early deals are already live, score up to 53% off
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
HP's early Black Friday deals are live with up to 51% off, so you can save as much as AU$1,599 weeks before the big day itself.
France investigates Shein and Temu after sex doll scandal
36BBC News / 4h
Retailers Wish and AliExpress are also being investigated in relation to the offence of enabling minors to access pornographic content.
Scientists Uncover Yet Another Reason to Sleep in Total Darkness
Gizmodo / 5h
As if we needed another reason to put our phones down.
In a stunning comeback, Jared Isaacman is renominated to lead NASA
29Ars Technica - All content / 5h
President Trump announced Tuesday evening that he is renominating private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. “Jared’s passion for space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and advancing the new space economy make him ideally suited to lead NASA into a bold new era,” Trump wrote on his social media network, Tr
Reddit added to Australia's social media ban on under-16s
40BBC News / 6h
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?
42BBC News / 6h
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
Trump flips and re-nominates Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
TechCrunch / 6h
The reversal comes after weeks of pressure from people like Elon Musk, who accused Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy of being ill-equipped for the job.
On this day in 2015, Hewlett Packard split - creating two industry heavyweights and rocking the technology world
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Hewlett Packard's decision to split made perfect sense at the time - and it has paid dividends.
50% of TechRadar readers prefer iPhone 17 Pro over the standard 17, and I want to know why
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I'm not totally sure why, but iPhones defy standard product aspiration: have your say.
AI 'godmother' Fei-Fei Li says she is 'proud to be different'
22BBC News / 7h
AI pioneer Professor Fei-Fei Li is set to receive a top engineering prize from the King for her contributions to the field.
Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America’s Political and Cultural Wars
100+NYT > Technology / 7h
Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, A.I. chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators.
‘The book is full of enigmas and questions’: Welcome to Derry creators Barbara and Andy Muschietti on why the HBO horror series is more than just Pennywise
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
While viewers are no doubt keen to know more about Pennywise, Welcome to Derry will cover much more ground, according to the show's creators
Scientists observed a black hole flare that 'shined with the light of 10 trillion suns'
Engadget / 7h
It can be challenging for us humans to wrap our brains around really massive numbers. Even the scale of a million or billion is pretty hard for most people to really comprehend. So prepare yourself to think big, because scientists have recorded the largest and most distant black hole flare to date, and the numbers around it are pretty staggering. The event occurred at an active galactic nucleus,
FDA described as a “clown show” amid latest scandal; top drug regulator is out
31Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An alleged extortion attempt, a petty yearslong grudge, shocking social media posts, and ominous text messages make up the latest scandal at the Food and Drug Administration, an agency that industry outsiders are calling a “clown show” and “soap opera” amid the Trump administration’s leadership, according to reporting by Stat News. Federal health agencies, in general, have taken heavy blows in Tr
Google’s new hurricane model was breathtakingly good this season
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Atlantic hurricane season is drawing to a close, and with the tropics quieting down for a winter slumber, the focus of forecasters turns to evaluating what worked and what did not during the preceding season. This year, the answers are clear. Although Google DeepMind’s Weather Lab only started releasing cyclone track forecasts in June, the company’s AI forecasting service performed exceptiona
Hackers are teaming up with organized crime gangs to steal cargo right from supply chains
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Sophisticated attacks bring the physical and digital worlds together to put freights at risk.
Citi AAdvantage Globe Card $100 Annual Splurge Credit: How Can It Be Used?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Learn more about the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® ( review ) is American Airlines’ new premium credit card . The card has a huge welcome bonus , which makes it worth considering, and it’s one of the reasons I already applied for the card . While the card has a steep $350 annual fee, it offers lots of perks that can help offset that, wheth
Steam Deck adds a standby mode for screen-off downloads
Engadget / 8h
Valve is bringing a helpful update to the Steam Deck, adding an option for downloading content while the screen is off. The company is calling it a display-off low-power mode. It will be enabled by default when the Steam Deck is plugged in. The handheld's power settings can also allow it to be active while on battery power, although it will automatically revert to full sleep mode if the battery d
Amazon sends legal threats to Perplexity over agentic browsing
50TechCrunch / 8h
Amazon won't allow agents on its site that don't identify themselves as such. Perplexity is not pleased.
3 new Hulu shows that every true crime fan needs to watch this November 2025
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Hulu can be true crime all the time –and these newly streaming seasons are well worth checking out.
IBM to Cut Thousands of Workers Amid A.I. Boom
NYT > Technology / 8h
The technology supplier said it was shifting its focus to higher-growth businesses, including A.I. consulting and software.
Choice Privileges announces positive changes to its loyalty program
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The Choice Privileges hotel loyalty program just announced some positive changes that will take effect starting in early 2026. Details are thin for some of these changes, but here's what we know so far. Lower requirements for existing elite status tiers Starting in 2026, each of the existing Choice Privileges elite status tiers will require five fewer nights per calendar year. As such, you'll onl
Delta unveils stylish new uniforms with Missoni accessories, a nod to classic looks and a return of the 'wrap dress'
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Delta Air Lines has unveiled all-new uniforms that it will soon deploy for its flight attendants, gate agents, lounge workers and ground staff, and TPG was there as the airline put on a fashion show in Atlanta. Dubbed the "Distinctly Delta Collection," this fresh look for the airline's team members has been a long time coming. The airline says the new look reflects its "ongoing commitment to comf
Southwest adds Philippine Airlines as 4th international partner
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Southwest Airlines has added its fourth partnership with an international airline. The carrier on Tuesday announced a new tie-up with Philippine Airlines. As part of the interline agreement, you'll be able to book an itinerary that includes a seamless connection between Southwest and the Manila-based carrier. Eventually, the tie-up could open up Rapid Rewards redemptions to destinations in Austra
People Inc. forges AI licensing deal with Microsoft as Google traffic drops
TechCrunch / 9h
People Inc. signs an AI licensing deal with Microsoft, which will use its media content in Copilot.
This Apple TV feature revolutionized how I watch movies and shows
How-To Geek / 9h
You're watching a movie or TV show, a character says something, and you don't catch a word of it. Perhaps it just sounds like a mumbled mess or the background audio is too loud. You rewind, watch it again, and still can't understand. In the end, you either give up or enable the subtitles. It's a common problem that plagues modern media.
Ever Lego ‘Ideas’ Project That Is Currently in the Works
Gizmodo / 9h
After a streak of high-profile crossover announcements, from 'X-Files' to 'Power Rangers', here's everything that's currently in development for Lego's crowd-supported line of sets.
You Can Vote in TikTok's First-Ever US Awards Show
Lifehacker / 9h
For me, part of the appeal of TikTok is seeing smaller, less polished videos from people who don't fashion themselves as influencers. But what do I know? The company has announced it is holding its first U.S. awards show later this year. It seems the Oscars-ification of short form video is here. In a blog over on the TikTok site , the company said the show, fittingly called the TikTok Awards, wil
Beta Technologies ends first day on NYSE in the green and $1B raised
TechCrunch / 9h
Beta Technologies' public market debut is a capstone to founder and CEO Kyle Clark's untraditional approach to building an aviation company.
New HDR10+ Advanced standard will try to fix the soap opera effect
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Motion smoothing has a bad reputation among most cinephiles, as well as many home theater enthusiasts and content creators. Also known as motion or video interpolation, motion smoothing is available in virtually every modern TV today. It’s supposed to remove judder from films and TV shows that are shot with 24p (24 frames per second) or 25p film and displayed on 60Hz or 120Hz TVs. But motion smoo
US gives local police a face-scanning app similar to one used by ICE agents
21Ars Technica - All content / 9h
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched a face-scanning app for local law enforcement agencies that assist the federal government with immigration-enforcement operations. The Mobile Identify app was released on the Google Play store on October 30. “This app facilitates functions authorized by Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),” a US law that lets Immigration and
Meet Project Suncatcher, Google’s plan to put AI data centers in space
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The tech industry is on a tear, building data centers for AI as quickly as they can buy up the land. The sky-high energy costs and logistical headaches of managing all those data centers have prompted interest in space-based infrastructure . Moguls like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have mused about putting GPUs in space , and now Google confirms it’s working on its own version of the technology. The
Acer reveals its fanciest Chromebook yet - but will it be enough to convince your IT team to upgrade you?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 714 and 514 blend AI tools, long battery life, and rugged builds for serious business use.
Capital One Launches A T-Mobile Credit Card — Might Signal Bigger Plans In Travel Cobrands
View from the Wing / 9h
Capital One has launched a new co-brand credit card with T-Mobile, offering 2% back on spending — but the real story may be what comes next. The partnership could signal that Capital One is preparing a broader push into travel cobrands to compete with Chase, Amex, and Citi. Continue reading ...
There's no better PC under $350 than this Ryzen 7 powerhouse with a CPU that's faster than a 10-core Apple M5 CPU, and that's no mistake
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
$349 Machenike AI Mini PC is one of the best sub-$400 desktops available, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS and delivering performance that rivals more expensive systems.
Kim Kardashian blames ChatGPT for low law class test scores – even as OpenAI dismisses a rumored ban of legal and medical advice from ChatGPT
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Kim Kardashian’s confession that ChatGPT led to flunking law tests arrives amid confusion over AI’s legal and medical advice policies.
Amazon and Perplexity are fighting over the future of AI shopping
Engadget / 9h
Amazon has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity that demands that the AI startup prevents its Comet browser from making purchases on Amazon, Bloomberg reports . In a blog post responding to Amazon's letter, Perplexity claims Amazon is "bullying" the company and that its demands pose "a threat to all internet users." In Amazon's eyes, Comet's agent violates its terms of service, degrades t
Stellantis recalls more than 375,000 Jeep hybrid SUVs for fire risk
Engadget / 9h
In a case of deja vu, Stellantis is once again recalling two models of its Jeep brand plug-in hybrid SUVs. The company has recalled at least 320,000 of its Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Jeep Wrangler 4xe cars in the US over concerns of fire risks while driving and while parked. Stellantis is also recalling 20,753 of the Jeep vehicles in Canada, 2,653 in Mexico, and 32,238 outside of North America.
U.S. Immigration Enforcement Apparently Provides Facial Scanning Tech to Local Cops
Gizmodo / 9h
It's part of a program that essentially deputizes police into the federal mass deportation effort.
All the New Features Coming to iOS 26.2
Lifehacker / 9h
Apple dropped iOS 26.1 on Monday , introducing some small but meaningful changes to iPhones. But just one day after changing how alarms work , and adding options to adjust the look of Liquid Glass , the company is back at it with another update: iOS 26.2. To be clear, iOS 26.2 is not currently available to the public. Instead, Apple is now beta testing this version of iOS, allowing developers to
Don’t Panic, But AI Stocks Are Suddenly Lurching Downward
Futurism / 9h
Investors are increasingly becoming concerned that AI companies may be grossly overvalued — and could struggle to justify their enormous hype by successfully ratcheting up profits. So it’s naturally alarming that shares of AI industry stalwarts, including Oracle, Nvidia, AMD, and Amazon, fell sharply on Tuesday, following concerns over enormous valuations that have propped up the entire US econom
The 15 best Christmas markets in Europe for 2025
55The Points Guy Articles / 10h
If your idea of winter bliss involves sipping gluhwein, browsing endless stalls of holiday gifts and getting lost in a sea of glittering fairy lights, plan to celebrate this season at one of Europe's Christmas markets. These traditional markets, which date back hundreds of years, remain popular in many European countries, from France to Estonia. Yes, the weather is cold (and snowy, in some places
OpenAI and AWS team up in potentially one of the biggest tech partnerships ever seen - so what will it mean for you?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
OpenAI’s $38 billion partnership with AWS will expand massive AI workloads, deepening cloud hosting dependence and raising sustainability concerns.
Yes, ChatGPT Can Still Give You Legal and Health Advice
Lifehacker / 10h
Responding to posts on social media claiming that ChatGPT will no longer offer legal or health advice, OpenAI is clarifying that "model behavior remains unchanged" and there is "not a new change to our terms." The clarification follows a since-deleted viral post from betting platform Kalshi, which claimed "JUST IN: ChatGPT will no longer provide health or legal advice." Since then, concerned user
Reddit will be included in Australia's looming under-16 social media ban
20Engadget / 10h
Reddit won't escape Australia's child social media ban. The Guardian reports that Communications Minister Anika Wells announced Reddit's addition on Wednesday. The nation's law, which blocks children under 16 from major social media sites , is scheduled to go into effect on December 10. Alongside Reddit, Wells said Australian streaming site Kick would also be included. They join the previously an
Spirit and Art the Clown Are Refusing to Let Halloween Go
Gizmodo / 10h
Spooky season might be over, but the retailer wants to keep its meme-y reputation enduring with new holiday offerings.
Uber Wants To Be an AI Company Too
Gizmodo / 10h
Uber CEO wants physics PhDs using the app for AI gigs.
A Popular Gourmet Mushroom Is Escaping Gardens and Invading US Forests
Gizmodo / 10h
“It is slowly marching south, which is really terrifying.”
Neuralink Head of Surgery Says Robot-Human Interface Happening “Very Soon”
Futurism / 10h
What happens when you combine the expensive disappointment of bipedal robots with the ethical minefield of brain interface devices? Apparently we’re about to find out, at least according to Neuralink’s Head of Surgery, Danish Hussain. In a post on X-formerly-Twitter , Hussain fretted that “so many people think [N]euralink is some evil megacorp” when actually it’s “literally just out here helping
Rivian creates another spinoff company called Mind Robotics
TechCrunch / 10h
It's the second time this year Rivian has spun out a new company, after it created micromobility startup Also in March.
YouTuber audio mixing could be a lot better
How-To Geek / 10h
I spend more time watching YouTube than any other streaming service, which is probably why I'm happy to fork out for YouTube Premium, but it also means I encounter some common annoyances among content creators too.
Small Towns Are Betting That the Data Center Boom Will Never End
Gizmodo / 10h
What do data centers bring? Short-term growth, and long-term questions.
The easy route: How to redeem Capital One miles at a fixed value
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Once you've collected a haul of Capital One miles , it's time to start brainstorming how you're going to redeem them. Here at TPG, we often discourage holding on to your miles . They can be a bad long-term investment , so it's best to start thinking of redemption options as early as possible. While we often recommend transferring your Capital One miles to one of the issuer's 15-plus transfer part
Google’s AI Mode gets new agentic capabilities to help book event tickets and beauty appointments
TechCrunch / 11h
For example, you can ask "find me 2 cheap tickets for the Shaboozey concert coming up. prefer standing floor tickets." AI Mode will then search across multiple websites to find real-time ticket options that meet your specific requests.
Sequoia names Alfred Lin and Pat Grady as new co-stewards as Roelof Botha steps down
TechCrunch / 11h
Just over three years after taking the reins as the steward of the storied firm, Botha passed the leadership baton to Lin and Grady.
‘The Mummy’ Is Returning With Original Stars Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Stars of the beloved 1999 reboot and its sequel are returning to the Universal Monster franchise.
This Balatro charity wall calendar is exactly the energy I need going into 2026
Engadget / 11h
Every year for as long as I can remember, my mother has gifted me a wall calendar featuring photos of my hometown. It’s a lovely thing, and I use it often to keep a note of all the concerts I have coming up. For 2026, though, I’m going to need something different: a Balatro wall calendar that features actor Ben Starr as the game’s mascot, Jimbo, in a variety of scenarios . You’ll see Jimbo as San
Samsung is working on HDR10+ Advanced to take on Dolby Vision 2
Engadget / 11h
Dolby unveiled Dolby Vision 2 in September, and Samsung has already fired back with its own upgrades to its image quality format. The company is a key player in the consortium behind the HDR10 and HDR10+ standards, and this week it announced that the group is developing a version called HDR10+ Advanced. Amazon Prime Video has already signed on to support this format when it becomes available. For
Nvidia is building an "AI Megafactory" for Samsung with 50,000 GPUs - could this be the start of a new AI dawn?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Samsung’s AI Megafactory aims to unify semiconductor, robotics, and digital twin systems, all powered by Nvidia GPUs.
Android Users Can Now Make Sora AI Slop Too
Lifehacker / 11h
If you're keeping up with generative AI, especially generative AI video models, then you've probably heard about Sora , OpenAI's short-form AI video app. Even though the app has only been available for a bit over a month, you've probably seen Sora videos on your other feeds— whether you realized it or not . Sora is capable of producing hyperrealistic AI videos that can be hard to distinguish from
Apple's Live Translation feature is finally coming to AirPods in the EU
Engadget / 11h
After a delay, Apple has announced that it's bringing its AI-powered Live Translation feature to the European Union in December. The expansion is notable, not only because Live Translation was a key selling point of the recently released AirPods Pro 3, but also because the company warned in September that complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act could delay the feature. When Live Translation b
The Most-Hated MacBook Could Return Without the Same Compromises
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple is reportedly working on a do-over.
The "class-leading" DJI Osmo Pocket 3 just got a massive $200 discount at Best Buy
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 just got a huge saving of $200 in Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals.
Experts Alarmed as AI Image of Hurricane Melissa Featuring Birds “Larger Than Football Fields” Goes Viral
Futurism / 11h
The Caribbean just suffered one of the largest Hurricanes in recorded history. The scale of Melissa — which bombarded Jamaica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic with sustained winds of 185 mph — is unprecedented, which is makes it all the more bizarre to see fake AI-generated images of the storm go viral. While sharing doctored images in the aftermath of a disaster is a decade-long tradition at th
Legendary CD-ROM maker has best value SSD pre-Black Friday: RiDATA 2TB Gen4 SSD costs only $106 and, surprise, surprise, has SLC cache
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
This $105.99 RiDATA A801 2TB NVMe SSD is one of the best sub-$110 Gen 4 drives available, delivering speeds up to 5000 MB/s and outperforming many pricier models.
12 Classic Cartoons to Stream for Free, and Where to Find Them
Gizmodo / 11h
'Looney Tunes,' 'My Little Pony,' 'Transformers,' 'Strawberry Shortcake,' and more are available to watch without a paid subscription.
The Google Pixel 10 Is $200 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon is having a big Google sale right now while retailers are churning out early Black Friday deals . The standout deal is the Google Pixel 10 , with the 128GB going for $599 (originally $799) and the 256GB for $699 (originally $899), both at record low prices, according
Newlywed Tech Executive Asks Internet What to Do — Then Leaves His Wife in Coach and Takes the Upgrade
View from the Wing / 11h
A newlywed tech executive asked Twitter whether he should take a solo upgrade or sit with his wife in coach. Minutes later, he posted the answer — from Emirates first class. Continue reading ...
Walmart's official Black Friday sale starts next week – here's how to get early access
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Walmart's 2025 Black Friday sale kicks off next week - here's how to get early access, plus preview the official Walmart Black Friday Ad with the top deals I'd buy.
Teachers Get Death Threats After MAGA Claims Their Halloween Costumes Mocked Charlie Kirk
300+Wired / 11h
A Turning Point USA official inaccurately claimed a high school's math department wore Halloween costumes that mocked Charlie Kirk. Those teachers are now facing a flood of online attacks and death threats.
The best Google TV Streamer just hit its lowest price yet
How-To Geek / 11h
Want to upgrade your smart TV experience before the holidays? The excellent Google TV Streamer 4K is currently 25% off at Amazon and Best Buy —at $75, this is the best Google TV Streamer 4K deal to date.
Sora is now available on Android in the US, Canada, and other regions
TechCrunch / 11h
The Android version of Sora retains all the features of its iOS counterpart, including the “Cameos” feature, which allows users to generate videos of themselves performing various activities using their own likeness.
Deal alert: Fly to Asia and Australia for as few as 25,000 points with this Atmos Rewards sale
84The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have launched their newest Global Getaways sale, and it's a good one — especially if you get the winter blues . For a limited time, Atmos Rewards members can save up to 50% on award tickets to select destinations in Asia and the Pacific. Here's how you can book your ticket to Sydney and Auckland, where summer is just beginning, as well as to destinations that
Xbox Game Pass is adding COD: Black Ops 7 and ten other titles in November
Engadget / 12h
Microsoft has announced its latest batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in November. Monthly subscribers have a lot to look forward to, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on day one of its release. Kicking off the release slate is Dead Static Drive on November 5. This indie survival-horror game takes players on a 1980s-style road trip across the country. Dead Static Drive will share its date
This third-party app turned Jellyfin into my favorite music player
How-To Geek / 12h
For a long time, I overlooked Jellyfin's music streaming capabilities. Occasionally, I used the first-party Jellyfin app to listen, but the experience just felt limited and clunky, especially compared to the convenience I was used on Spotify and other music streaming apps. It turns out, I just hadn't been using the right app.
Microsoft is finally clamping down on scam attacks with new "scareware" sensor - here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft Edge gains a new scareware sensor and default AI blocker to protect users from tech support scams before they spread.
Bitcoin Price Briefly Falls Below $100,000, a 20% Decline Since October’s High
Gizmodo / 12h
The decline mirrors anxiety about the future of tech stocks.
Google Maps is adding live lane guidance for the Polestar 4
Engadget / 12h
Google is bringing live lane guidance to Google Maps in cars with the company’s built-in infotainment system, starting with the Polestar 4 . Using the vehicle's front-facing camera, Google Maps will be able to "see" the road just as the driver does. It will then create more detailed depictions of which lane a driver should be in and guide them using visual and audio cues. Google says the new feat
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Oz Pearlman’s Magical Powers
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Every few decades, the pop culture machine spits out a person who purports to have supernatural powers. In the 1980s, it was spoon-bending swami Uri Geller. In the 1990s and 2000s, it was “mediums” like John Edward, who supposedly talked to people’s dead relatives. In 2025, we have Oz Pearlman. To be fair, unlike the rest of these examples, Pearlm
OpenAI's Sora app is now available on Android
Engadget / 12h
Sora is now available to Android users on the Google Play Store. The iOS version of OpenAI's text-to-video generative AI app is still only available in select markets and requires an invitation, but people are still extremely excited about making slop of their own; the app reportedly reached more than 1 million downloads in less than five days. And it didn't take long for the company to land in h
China Installs Oven in Space Station, Astronauts Use It to Enjoy Succulent Barbecue Feast
Futurism / 12h
For decades, if astronauts wanted to enjoy a nice Sunday roast, they’d have to make due with congealed meat paste from a tube. Now that finally appears to be changing — at least according to video released by the Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA), which is roughly China’s equivalent to NASA. The footage shows astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station — the PRC’s low earth orbit research pla
Pillars of Eternity to receive surprise turn-based mode in new update
Engadget / 12h
Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind Fallout: New Vegas and the recently released The Outer Worlds 2 , has announced that it's revisiting an RPG it released over a decade ago for a new update. Pillars of Eternity , a throwback isometric RPG, is receiving a turn-based mode as part of a new public beta on PC. The new mode slows the game's "real-time with pause" combat down, building on the opt
Samsung has a new line of microSD Express cards for the Switch 2
Engadget / 12h
Samsung just announced the P9 Express series of microSD Express cards , which are primarily intended for use with the Switch 2 console. This is a good thing, as Nintendo's latest console only works with microSD Express cards and, to be honest, there aren't that many options out there for consumers . The company boasts that these new cards feature maximum sequential read speeds up to 800MB/s, whic
SpaceX Starship is Critical for AI Data Centers in Space
Next Big Future / 12h
Without a fully reusable Starship there will not be large scale AI Data Centers in space. SpaceX has to bring the cost of flying a SpaceX Starship below $80 million per flight. SpaceX will likely be able to do this for their own costs in 2026 but they may not sell Starship flights at less ... Read more
Blue Origin Has a Critical Flight in Three Days That Will Determine Launches in 2026
Next Big Future / 12h
Blue Origin has a critical next flight in November for New Glenn. The second New Glenn launch is scheduled for November 7, 2025, with a launch window between 14:51 and 16:50 EST (19:51–21:50 UTC). A backup launch attempt is set for November 8. The mission will launch the NASA ESCAPADE spacecraft for Mars from Cape ... Read more
Fitbit still has a place in the smartwatch era – just look at the Apple Watch SE 3
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Why testing the Apple Watch SE 3 got me excited for next year's Fitbit release.
Ever update and shut down your Windows 11 PC, and it restarts instead? Yeah, you're not seeing things – Microsoft confirms it was a bug
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Finally, this annoying bug is gone
‘Destiny 2’ Is Adding So Many ‘Star Wars’ Guns
Gizmodo / 12h
'Renegades,' the 'Star Wars'-inspired upcoming expansion for Bungie's sci-fi shooter, will bring you plenty of firepower from a galaxy far, far away... and, of course, a certain laser sword.
Amazon Echo Dot Max review: Disappointing sound, but Alexa+ is a star
Engadget / 12h
There’s a lot more riding on Amazon’s latest batch of Echo hardware than usual. After all, these are the first devices arriving alongside Alexa+, the AI-powered revamp of the company’s signature voice assistant. And unlike the $220 Echo Studio, the new Echo Dot Max is a more affordable ($100) and compact entry point into using Alexa+. It’s also another example of how confusing Amazon’s hardware l
This GPU was the bargain of the century, then AMD pulled the rug
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’ve been following tech news, you’ve probably seen AMD step on a rake. The company announced it was pulling game-ready driver support for its RDNA 1 and 2 GPUs by putting them in " maintenance mode ."
Our Favorite Gaming Headset for Xbox Owners Is Discounted
Wired / 12h
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Some stinkbugs’ legs carry a mobile fungal garden
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Many insect species hear using tympanal organs, membranes roughly resembling our eardrums but located on their legs. Grasshoppers, mantises, and moths all have them, and for decades, we thought that female stinkbugs of the Dinidoridae family have
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