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Apple Is Working On These Five New Satellite Features for the iPhone
26Lifehacker / 10h
AI has been the tech buzzword over the last few years, but it's stolen attention from other technological advancements that are possibly more impactful in your everyday life. Take satellite connectivity for example: For most of the time cellphones and smartphones have existed, losing cell signal meant your mobile device was largely useless. With satellite connectivity, however, as long as you're





5 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tips for first-time watchers
200+The Points Guy Articles / 13h
Few things compare to seeing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person on a crisp November morning. Watching massive balloons in the shape of Snoopy, Bluey and Grogu (Baby Yoda) fill the sky overhead as they float down the streets of New York City is an iconic holiday experience on many families' travel wish lists. Assuming you don't live in the Big Apple or the immediate area, seeing the para





Apple could be working on a batch of new iPhone satellite features, and I'm cautious but optimistic
Latest from TechRadar / 15h
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested that Apple could be working on developing the iPhone’s satellite capability.






At the Last Minute, Government Shutdown Flight Restrictions Came for the Private Jets
Gizmodo / 1h
As Senate Democrats moved to reopen the government, private jet travel was in jeopardy.





Apple delaying second-generation iPhone Air, report claims
Mashable / 1h
Fall 2026 was the planned drop date for the second generation of the super thin iPhone Air , but the wait will likely be longer, according to a report from The Information (via T he Verge ). Unimpressive sales of the iPhone Air — which debuted in September as the thinnest iPhone ever — are to blame for the delay, the report claims. Spring 2027 may be more realistic, when Apple plans to release th





NYT Pips hints, answers for November 11, 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 Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 11, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you're familiar with mid-major conferences. 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





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 11, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love to paint your face. 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





NYT Strands hints, answers for November 11, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love Greek literature. 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 answ





Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 11, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a collector. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections h





Hurdle hints and answers for November 11, 2025
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give





The U.S. Tsunami Warning System Is Crumbling
Gizmodo / 2h
Funding and staffing cuts are shuttering the monitoring stations that sustain this life-saving early warning system.





Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks success from the start
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
During an earnings call on Monday, Rocket Lab chief executive Pete Beck announced that the company’s medium-lift launch vehicle, Neutron, would not launch this year. For anyone with the slightest understanding of the challenges involved in bringing a new rocket to the launch pad, as well as a calendar, the delay does not come as a surprise. Although Rocket Lab had been holding on to the possibili





What is the release date for South Park season 28 episode 3 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
South Park season 28 episode 3 is finally back after the show's delayed Halloween episode – here's when and where to watch it.





Marc Andreessen Deletes Post Criticizing the Pope After Backlash
Gizmodo / 2h
The billionaire wasn't a fan of the spiritual leader's suggestion that AI development should be tempered by moral considerations.





Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over £5bn Bitcoin stash
35BBC News / 4h
Qian Zhimin bought cryptocurrency using funds stolen from thousands of Chinese pensioners, say police.





I've covered every Click Frenzy sale in the last three years – these are the 30+ deals I'd recommend right now
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Click Frenzy is back for another round of deals over the next four days – these are the best discounts I've found so far





Intuitive Machines—known for its Moon landers—will become a military contractor
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Intuitive Machines announced last week an $800 million acquisition that will catapult the one-time startup into the space industry establishment. The company’s planned purchase of Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite manufacturer you may have never heard of, is rather significant. Lanteris is the latest addition to a line of corporate brands that dates back to 1957. Until last month, the company w





1960s-Era Dulles Airport People Mover Crashes Into Terminal, Hospitalizing Up To 18 Passengers


View from the Wing / 4h
A 1960s-era Dulles Airport “mobile lounge” collided with a terminal dock Friday afternoon, injuring and hospitalizing up to 18 passengers. The people mover—part of a fleet designed more than half a century ago—remains in daily use despite its age and limited manufacturer support. Continue reading ...





Battle over Chinese chip maker rocks global car industry
BBC News / 4h
In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, triggering anger in Beijing.





Tesla loses major executives, including Cybertruck chief
Mashable / 4h
Tesla is having a very tough year. Sales are down , the brand has been tarnished in the eyes of some customers by its CEO Elon Musk, tax credit incentives that brought in consumers have now expired — what else can go wrong? How about two major program managers leaving the company in a single day? On Monday, two Tesla executives who headed up major product initiatives separately announced that the





Google will peel back a new era of AI images with Nano Banana 2
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Google’s Nano Banana 2 aims to revamp AI image generation with built-in quality control and upgraded visuals.





3 budget soundbars with high review scores to watch out for this Black Friday if you need a TV audio upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
3 superb soundbars to look out for this Black Friday, and all are cheap to start with





You Can Get the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 on Sale for Under $400 Right Now
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It’s been nearly six years since Microsoft released the Surface Laptop 3, but it still holds up as a solid choice for anyone who values portability, clean design, and day-to-day reliability over bleeding-edge specs. The 2019 model is available again through StackSocial in r





Lovable says it’s nearing 8 million users as the year-old AI coding startup eyes more corporate employees
20TechCrunch / 4h
The platform has attracted an eclectic user base. More than half of Fortune 500 companies are using Lovable to "supercharge creativity," according to Osika, who insisted retention remains strong.





Act now and you can grab a 4TB SSD for around 5¢ per gigabyte as more early Black Friday deals hit
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
You can buy a 4TB SSD for as low as 5¢ per gigabyte in early Black Friday deals - here's what we've found.





5 Years After Launch, the Xbox Series X Is an Afterthought. So What’s Next?
Gizmodo / 5h
Xbox still needs console hardware, but it won't look like anything you've seen before.





The circular money problem at the heart of AI’s biggest deals
TechCrunch / 5h
SoftBank and OpenAI announced a new 50-50 joint venture this week to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan under the brand “Crystal Intelligence.” On paper, it’s a straightforward international expansion deal. But SoftBank’s role as a major investor in OpenAI is raising questions about whether AI’s biggest deals are creating real economic value or just moving money in circles. […]





How Amazon’s New ‘Batman’ Cartoon Spotlights the Wayne Family’s Antics
Gizmodo / 5h
Executive producer and showrunner Mike Roth talks about the DC Studios animated show 'Bat-Fam,' now streaming on Prime Video.





VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market
TechCrunch / 5h
January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driving funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt.





Joyce Carol Oates owned Elon Musk on his own app. Now he’s mad, and the memes are great.
Mashable / 5h
You'd be forgiven if you didn't know that acclaimed octogenarian author Joyce Carol Oates — author of Them and Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been — is a prolific, excellent poster. Yes, as in someone who posts online. But she is, and has long been. Billionaire Elon Musk recently discovered this fact on X, his very own platform. And now he's beefing with Oates, or at least trying to prove he





Amazon is selling like-new Kindle Scribes for a record-low price ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $126: A like-new Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) is on sale at Amazon for $278.99, down from the normal price of $404.99. That's a 31% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Like-new Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) $278.99 at Amazon $404.99 Save $126 The darkness has arrived. When we pushed the clocks back, sunset moved up by an hour and that means it





The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum has hit its best-ever price — save $600 at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $600: As of Nov. 10, the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That's 46% off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Ecovacs Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni $699.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $600 Robot vacuum deals are always popular over busy shopping periods like Prime Day and Black Friday. We're already looking out for big discounts, and we're expecting a lot of of





The CMF Watch 3 Pro is down to under $80 ahead of Black Friday — get the best-ever price at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $20 : As of Nov. 10, the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is on sale for $79 at Amazon. That's the best-ever price for this popular smartwatch. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $79 at Amazon $99 Save $20 The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro was released in July 2025, and we've been shouting about it ever since. Seriously, we like this smartwatch a lot. In our review , we said it "





Here’s how to get ChatGPT to finally understand you
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Save hundreds on a lifetime subscription to PromptBuilder’s AI prompt engineer tool that helps you build better prompts and get more out of AI. Opens in a new window Credit: PromptBuilder PromptBuilder - AI Prompt Engineer: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $199 $1,764 Save $1,565 You know that moment when ChatGPT spits out something so off-base you wonder if it even read your message





Headway summarizes books so you can enjoy reading again, now $40 for life with their best-ever price
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: For a limited time, you can get a Headway Premium lifetime subscription on sale for $39.99 (reg. $299.95). Opens in a new window Credit: Headway Headway Premium: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 $299.95 Save $259.96 If your ‘to be read’ (TBR) list keeps growing faster than your free time, Headway might be your new favorite app. It turns best-selling books into quick, engaging summaries you can





Researchers isolate memorization from reasoning in AI neural networks
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
When engineers build AI language models like GPT-5 from training data, at least two major processing features emerge: memorization (reciting exact text they’ve seen before, like famous quotes or passages from books) and reasoning (solving new problems using general principles). New research from AI startup Goodfire.ai provides the first potentially clear evidence that these different functions ac





Canada fought measles and measles won; virus now endemic after 1998 elimination
37Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Canada has lost its measles elimination status, meaning the highly infectious virus is considered endemic once again in the country, The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced Monday. The determination was made by a committee of PAHO experts, who spent last week poring over disease data to assess the measles status of countries across the entire region. The fact that Canada has lost it





Paramount+ is getting a price hike and ending free trials
Engadget / 5h
Paramount+ is making some changes that will make its streaming service get more to watch. During Paramount's earnings report today, the company announced that it will increase the subscription prices for Paramount+ in the US during the first quarter of 2026. Price hikes were also announced today for viewers in Canada and Australia. The new pricing was not shared, but a dollar or two more per mont





Elon Musk Tries Desperately to Prove He’s a Real Human Being
64Gizmodo / 5h
The world's richest man has created a fake world for himself.





What is the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x and how is it better than the Airwrap?
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Is Dyson's shiny – and pricey – new styler worth splashing out on? Here's everything you need to know.





Apple's rumored 'Health+' subscription tier with AI features is doomed to repeat Garmin's failure
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Garmin’s Connect+ app was heavily panned during launch, with many users seeing it as a slippery slope.





Rode's Rodecaster Video S is a smaller, cheaper production console for creators
Engadget / 5h
Rode is today launching the Rodecaster Video S, a smaller and cheaper version of its existing all-in-one production console. The Rodecaster Video is targeted at professionals and environments regularly producing multi-camera content. The S, meanwhile, is aimed at bedroom streamers, video podcasters and other indie creators with more modest production needs. Consequently, the focus here is on trim





Rodecaster Video S review: Compact and comprehensive video production
Engadget / 5h
The Rodecaster series of podcast mixers have become a mainstay among audio creatives. Last year, the company expanded the line with its first multimedia model — the Rodecaster Video . It was a more niche proposition, aimed at streamers, video podcasters and live producers, and, at $1,200, people with deeper pockets. Today, Rode returns with the Rodecaster Video S (RCV-S), a streamlined version th





Can AI help nonprofits do more with less?
Mashable / 5h
The generative AI bubble may or may not be about to burst , but the technology could still be a game changer for organizations around the world. And, according to recent data, nonprofit organizations are still trying to hop onto the AI wave. SEE ALSO: Lawsuits allege ChatGPT use led to suicide, psychosis A majority of nonprofits are interested in AI Compared to other tech-forward spaces, the nonp





Edgar Wright on ‘The Running Man’ Gift He Gave Stephen King and the Race to Finish the Film
Gizmodo / 6h
Glen Powell stars in the King adaptation from the 'Hot Fuzz' director, in theaters November 14.





What is dynamic award pricing?
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
How much will your next flight or hotel stay redemption cost? Well, that depends on whether your program of choice uses dynamic pricing or more traditional (published) award charts . Frequent flyer programs have been around for more than four decades, but recent years have seen a notable shift in how award tickets and hotel stays are priced. If you've heard the term "dynamic pricing" before but a





Apple TV Isn’t Interested in Ads or Buying Warner Bros. Discovery—Yet
Gizmodo / 6h
Senior Vice President of Apple Services Eddy Cue says it's better for consumers 'not to get interrupted with ads.'





Forget AI, Microsoft is working on "superintelligence" - with medical diagnosis the first area of interest
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Microsoft’s Humanist Superintelligence seeks to create controllable AI enhancing medicine, education, and sustainability.





Apple Has Three New AI Features in the Works, Starting With an AI Siri
Lifehacker / 6h
When you think about the tech companies leading the AI race, Apple is pretty much at the bottom of the list. That's not necessarily a bad thing, as far as I'm concerned. From where I'm sitting, many of us couldn't care less about the latest AI features companies are shoving into their products—we just want the products we actually use to work, and work well. But strictly focusing on AI progress,





Everything You Need to Know About Amazon's Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon has finally revealed its Black Friday plans in a press release , much later than the competition, which is unusual for the biggest retailer. Here is everything you need to know about Amazon's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. What is Amazon doing for Black Friday a





How Uber Drivers Cheat Riders by Not Picking Them Up—And Still Get Paid [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 6h
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 ...





Gemini for TV is rolling out to the Google TV Streamer
Engadget / 6h
Google is continuing to push its Gemini AI assistant into as many of its products as possible. The latest to get the treatment is Google TV Streamer, where Gemini for TV will begin rolling out today and over the coming weeks. The Google TV Streamer had a few minor AI features when we reviewed the hardware, but this new voice-controlled application of Google's Gemini is more robust. It can offer s





European Countries Probing ‘Security Loophole’ in China-Made Electric Buses
Gizmodo / 6h
Norway, Denmark, and the UK are investigating buses from China’s Yutong over fears they could be disabled remotely.





Why your Amazon Fire TV Stick keeps buffering—and 5 fixes that actually work
How-To Geek / 6h
Few things can ruin a Stranger Things binge quicker than buffering. It happens from time to time on a Fire TV Stick. It's often a temporary glitch, but if it keeps happening, you'll want to try out these steps to fix it.





The Strange Price Some Men Pay After Donating a Kidney? Swollen Balls
Gizmodo / 6h
Research finds that many living male kidney donors will need surgery to treat their swollen scrotums.





‘V for Vendetta’ Is Becoming a TV Show
63Gizmodo / 6h
DC Studios will produce a new adaptation of the classic comic for HBO.





50 Black Friday Target deals: Early shoppers save big on TVs, air fryers, streaming sticks, and headphones
Mashable / 6h
We're still a few weeks out from Black Friday 2025 , but the big box stores don't wait for Thanksgiving to host Black Friday anymore, and the deals are already rolling in. This year, Target launched its holiday savings on Nov. 6, with early deals on holiday decor and toys . And if you're looking for doorbusters and massive discounts, Target has also marked down plenty of TVs, kitchen appliances,





How to watch Monday Night Football without starting a new live TV trial: The $5 Sling TV day pass hack
Mashable / 6h
WATCH MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL FOR $5: Sling TV offers no-strings day passes for various channels, including ESPN, getting you 24-hour access to stream ESPN-exclusive MNF . You can also bump the pass up to a full weekend for $9.99 or a full week for $14.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Sling Sling TV temporary streaming passes Starting at $4.99/day The ongoing drama between Disney and YouTube TV is





Palm Royale stars call the series ‘Hitchcock meets Bewitched’ ahead of suspenseful season 2 premiere
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Palm Royale cast reveal why the show is like "if Big Little Lies and Bridesmaids had a baby" and what season 2 has in store.





Meta’s AI Ambitions Appear to Be in a Tailspin
43Gizmodo / 7h
Turns out investors aren't huge on spending money with no returns.





Sports bettors: Think twice about that parlay bet
Mashable / 7h
When the NBA betting scandal broke last month and numerous players and a coach were arrested, it put a spotlight on the ever-present culture of sports wagering. One NBA player, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, singled out a specific type of bet as a symptom of a broader, arguably negative shift — the parlay. This wager, a multi-leg bet that pays out only when a gambler correctly predicts a se





What is gait analysis? And can this forensics tool positively identify a suspect?
Mashable / 7h
Over the weekend, the conservative media outlet The Blaze and journalist Steve Baker accused a former Capitol police officer of being the prime suspect in the unsolved Jan. 6 pipe bomb incident . The report instantly sent shockwaves through right-wing media, leading to a frenzy of conspiracy theories and calls for the individual's immediate arrest. The Blaze also accused the person of being part





5 must-watch movies on Peacock this week (November 10 - 16)
How-To Geek / 7h
The weather might be getting colder, but with the holidays in sight, we can all start getting excited about a little downtime. I, for one, can't think of a better way to enjoy it than with some good movies, and Peacock , as it happens, has some great ones to choose from.





Lenovo goes literal with its view of the future of "the cloud" - here's what it thinks future data centers will really look like
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Lenovo proposes extreme data center designs, from floating clouds to underground bunkers.





‘Magic: The Gathering’ Ends the Tyrannical Scourge of This Lil’ Guy
Gizmodo / 7h
Poor Vivi and his reign in the 'Magic' meta is over.





A better way of thinking about the AI bubble
TechCrunch / 7h
AI isn't all or nothing, and even good bets can turn sour if you aren't careful about how you make them.





Rad Power Bikes faces shutdown in January without new funding
33TechCrunch / 7h
The company is "still fighting to find ways to continue" according to an email viewed by TechCrunch.





Elon Boasts That His AI Can Generate a Beautiful Woman Saying “I Will Always Love You”
Futurism / 7h
Elon Musk appears to be going through it. On Saturday, the billionaire became the subject of widespread mockery after boasting about how the video generating model from his AI company xAI, Grok Imagine, can fabricate a photorealistic clip of a woman looking into the camera and declaring her undying love for you — which is either an indication that Musk thinks his fans are a bunch of lonely sad sa





The Apple Watch Series 10 With Cellular + GPS Is Now $200 Off
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Each year, Apple releases new models of the Apple Watch, but the updates aren't always that significant —meaning it might make more sense to choose an older one and save on the purchase price. That's certainly a good option right now, because you can get last year's Apple W





Kaltura acquires eSelf, founded by creator of Snap’s AI, in $27M deal
TechCrunch / 7h
Kaltura acquires AI avatar startup eSelf to integrate generative AI into enterprise video and learning tools.





Saudi Arabia’s Dystopian Futuristic City Project Is Crashing and Burning
54Gizmodo / 7h
Who could have seen this coming?





I turned Home Assistant into an interactive chore tracker for my kids
How-To Geek / 7h
Getting my kids to do their chores is always a challenge. Even the simplest task, such as putting everything away after breakfast, is often completed so badly that we may as well have done it ourselves. I wanted to try to find a way to motivate my kids to complete their chores properly, and I wondered whether setting up a chore tracker in Home Assistant might work.





10+ early Black Friday Walmart deals: Laptops, TVs, Legos already on sale
Mashable / 7h
The best early Black Friday Walmart deals at a glance Best TV deal TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED TV $698 (Save $301.98) Best laptop deal Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14 (Intel Core Ultra 5 Ai, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $399 (Save $500.99) Best toy deal Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian Gift Set $45 (Save $17.97) Best home deal Dreame GoVac self-emptying robot vacuum and mop $248 (Save $10





Hinge users complain it isnt the same app Mamdani met his wife on
Mashable / 7h
On Nov. 4, Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election, with campaign promises like a rent freeze and fast and free buses. He gave hope to New Yorkers across the city — as well as inadvertently giving hope to daters. Mamdani met his wife, animator and illustrator Rama Duwaji, on Hinge in 2021, and they married in February . (Hinge doesn't typically comment on public figures' personal re





How to watch The Pitt without HBO Max
Mashable / 7h
We're only a few months away from The Pitt 's Season 2 premiere in January 2026, so there's no better time than now to watch (or rewatch) the Emmy-winning drama. SEE ALSO: 'The Pitt' review: Noah Wyle medical drama is part 'ER,' part '24,' and all compelling The series takes viewers inside one 15-hour-long shift in a Pittsburgh emergency department, where an ensemble of healthcare workers, led by





Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button
Engadget / 7h
Next year will see the end arrive for two of Facebook's external social plugins. The platform's Like button and Share button for third-party websites will be discontinued on February 10, 2026. The blog post from Meta explains that site admins shouldn't have to take any additional steps as a result of the change, although they can choose to remove the plugins before the discontinue date. Any remai





That Lost iPhone Alert Is a Phishing Scam
Lifehacker / 7h
If your iPhone has been lost or stolen, you'd probably be relieved to get it back, even if it is has been weeks or months since you've replaced your device. Having your old phone in hand may provide some peace of mind that your data is secure, and if nothing else, you can sell or trade it in or repurpose it for another use. Unfortunately, you're pretty unlikely to see your missing iPhone again, b





The Military’s Plan for Pennywise on ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Is Completely Unhinged
Gizmodo / 8h
We're only three episodes in, but this isn't going to end well for anyone, is it?





Is Maxton Hall the new The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Mashable / 8h
This summer, TV audiences went wild for The Summer I Turned Pretty . The third and final season of the popular teen drama had everyone asking, "Are you Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?" But once Belly (Lola Tung) made her final decision between the two Fisher brothers (Christopher Briney and Gavin Casalegno), the main question on every fan's minds switched to "What in the world do we watch now?" (Be





Want some cheap noise-cancelling headphones that are actually good this Black Friday? Here are 3 we love based on real-world testing
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
They were cheap to start with, and in the Black Friday deals, these headphones will almost certainly be a double bargain





Last-minute strategies for earning Delta Medallion elite status
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
With just two months left in 2025, time is running out to qualify (or requalify) for Delta elite status . If you have not done so already, check your elite qualification metrics, tally up your travel for the rest of the year and see where that puts you in terms of elite status for next year. If you're short of your goal, you still have time to close the gap. There are plenty of ways to earn Delta





RAM Prices Skyrocket: Surviving the RAM-pocalypse
How-To Geek / 8h
RAM is certainly one of the least sexy components in your computer, but if you don't have enough of it, or if it isn't fast enough, it will hold back every other component in your computer. Every computer of any kind needs RAM, so when the price of memory suddenly shoots up, it's going to affect more than the price of gaming desktops, and right now RAM prices are skyrocketing .





Looking to slice your cloud bill? This new service lets you rent Lenovo workstations 50% cheaper than public cloud alternatives
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
IMSCAD and Lenovo provide dedicated remote workstations for heavy 3D software, cutting costs and outperforming high-end public cloud services.





Snap is bringing back 2D Bitmoji for Snapchat+ subscribers
Engadget / 8h
Snap is offering Snapchat+ subscribers the chance to have 2D Bitmoji avatars once again. In the coming days, they’ll be able to activate a setting called Comic Bitmoji. Snap said this will revive “the charm of classic avatars, while keeping all the benefits of today’s 3D infrastructure.” If you turn on Comic Bitmoji, all Bitmoji avatars that you see in Snapchat will be rendered in 2D. You’ll also





What if Tamagotchi-Like Toys Were Really Alive? These Researchers Just Made It Happen
Gizmodo / 8h
SquidKid is a small bioreactor housing real, glowing bacteria for children to nurture and raise.





Best Cards For Earning Citi ThankYou Points: Maximize Your Rewards
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card , Citi Strata Premier® Card , or Citi Double Cash® Card If you’re looking to earn travel rewards for your credit card spending, I always recommend doing what you can to earn transferable points currencies . That’s because these programs give you the flexibility to transfer points to many partners, so you’re not invested in any single airline or h





All the gear and no idea – my new phone camera is wasted on me, but Google might have already found a solution
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
My Oppo Find X9 Pro's camera is so great it doesn’t need an upgrade when the 10 drops – I do





The Guy Responsible for the Cybertruck Is Suddenly Leaving Tesla
Futurism / 8h
The head of Tesla’s Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, has announced that he’s leaving the company after more than eight years. After starting at the company as an intern, Awasthi became the product lead of the Cybertruck in September 2022, just over a year before it went on sale, per his LinkedIn profile . “This decision wasn’t easy, especially with so much exciting growth on the horizon,” he





The best “British muscle car” is actually American
How-To Geek / 8h
When you think of muscle cars , images of a Chevy Chevelle SS or Dodge Charger R/T probably pop into your head. Muscle cars were born in the U.S., but naming the first true muscle car... That debate can get heated—some swear by the 1949 Oldsmobile 88, others the 1964 Pontiac GTO, and a few niche fans champion the 1955 Chrysler C-300.





The Duffer Brothers Have Known How ‘Stranger Things’ Would End for Years
Gizmodo / 8h
'Stranger Things' will end in the next few weeks, and it's the culmination of a vision long in the making.





Best Buy Black Friday Apple deals are live – record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads and more
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Black Friday Apple deals are live at Best Buy, and I'm rounding up today's top offers that I recommend buying now, including AirPods, MacBooks, and more.





Trump Says He’ll Dock Pay for Air Traffic Controllers Who Miss Work, Give $10K Bonuses to Those Who Don’t — Neither Is Legal
80View from the Wing / 9h
During the shutdown, President Trump vowed to dock the pay of air traffic controllers who miss work and to award $10,000 bonuses to those who don’t. Neither move is legal — and his claims ignore basic FAA labor rules, federal law, and long-standing staffing realities. Continue reading ...





Renders show off Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26+
Engadget / 9h
It looks like Samsung is sticking with its Plus line of Galaxy phones, according to a report by Android Headlines . This comes after rumors swirled that the company would be dropping the Plus line in favor of the slim Edge handset. This report indicates that not only is Samsung keeping the Plus, but it's ditching the well-reviewed Edge entirely. A leaker has given us a peek at the forthcoming S26





Apple TV execs dismiss introducing an ad tier, buying Warner Bros. Discovery
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The heads of Apple TV have “no plans” to bring ads to the streaming service, balking, at least for now, at a strategy that has driven success for Apple’s streaming rivals. In its November 2025 issue, British movie magazine Screen International asked Eddy Cue, senior vice president of Apple Services, if there are plans to launch an ad-based subscription tier for Apple TV. Cue responded: Nothing at





4 genuinely good Netflix movies to watch this week (November 10 - 16)
How-To Geek / 9h
What are you going to watch on Netflix this week? Sure, you could open the app and scroll through the homepage, but I bet you'll end up paralyzed by choice. That's why you should keep reading, as I've rounded up four movies that are genuinely good.





The 35 best early Black Friday Apple deals: We found record lows on AirPods and MacBooks already
Mashable / 9h
The best early Black Friday Apple deals at a glance: Best AirTag deal Apple AirTag $24 (save $5) Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $84.99 ($44.01) Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $299 (save $200) Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 (save $50) Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749.99 (save $249.01) Blac





Tesla turns to rentals as sales continue to spiral
Mashable / 9h
If you've ever had to rent a car, you're probably familiar with some of the big car rental companies out there: Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, and…Tesla? Tesla is now getting into the car rental business, according to a new report from EV news outlet Electrek . The company is renting out vehicles in at least two locations in Southern California, one in San Diego and one in Costa Mesa. However, Tesla





Healthcare firm apparently hit by major cyberattack exposing over a million medical records - how to find out if you're affected
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Hacker claims to have stolen files from Doctor Alliance, but the organization is yet to confirm it.





Use this hack to get one year of Peacock for $49 before Black Friday
Engadget / 9h
Walmart is offering its Walmart+ subscription at half off for new sign-ups, and it includes a choice of either Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential. The deal for new subscribers is just $49 for the first year, marked down from $98. The real value is in selecting Peacock Premium, which would normally run you $110 per year on its own. With the current discount on a Walmart+ subscription you are





Google brings Gemini to the Google TV Streamer
TechCrunch / 9h
The tech giant says the change will enable users to use their voice more naturally to access content and more.





AI PowerPoint-killer Gamma hits $2.1B valuation, $100M ARR, founder says
33TechCrunch / 9h
Gamma is growing quickly, and profitably, its co-founder CEO Grant Lee says.





How to use the American Express Platinum Equinox credit
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The premium American Express Platinum Card® sits near the top of our list of the best rewards cards . With its $895 annual fee (see rates and fees ), the card is loaded with lifestyle and travel perks. Many of these lifestyle perks are centered around fitness . One such benefit includes the up to $300 annual Equinox statement credit (enrollment required). Here's how this statement credit works an





I review TVs for a living, and these are 9 of the best Black Friday OLED TV deals you'll see this year
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Black Friday may still be a couple of weeks away, but there are already some great deals on top-tier OLED TVs.





18 Reasons the Chase Sapphire Reserve Is Better Than Most People Realize
View from the Wing / 9h
The Chase Sapphire Reserve has evolved far beyond its 2016 launch. With a massive 125,000-point bonus, doubled travel credits, richer lounge access, and smart partnerships from Apple to Hyatt, it’s once again a top-tier rewards card. Here are 18 reasons it’s better than most people realize. Continue reading ...





Even the Stars of ‘Breaking Bad’ Have Been Taken on ‘Pluribus’
Gizmodo / 9h
Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Bob Odenkirk, and others appear in a new promo for the Apple TV+ sci-fi show.





Why I Use 'Albums' Instead of the Official Apple Music Mac App
Lifehacker / 9h
Apple Music's selection is exceptional, but I've never enjoyed using its Mac app much. It's slow, buggy, and lacks the razor sharp focus on albums that I sometimes desire. On my iPhone, I often turn to the excellent Albums app to scratch that itch, which is why I'm excited to say that the same app has recently arrived on the Mac as well. I'm always looking for excuses to avoid opening the Music a





How to enable Home Assistant backups to protect your smart home server
How-To Geek / 9h
I’d estimate that it took me a whole day’s worth of effort to set up my smart home as it currently stands, from adding plugs and light bulbs to designing a layout and building the automations I depend on every day. Thankfully, I never have to worry about doing that again because I have a backup, and so should you.





Windows 11 26H1 is coming, but only for some PCs
How-To Geek / 9h
Ever since Windows 11 was launched, it has just done one annual major update, which is usually released by the tail end of the year. Next year, though, it looks like we'll be getting an extra update, though only for some computers.





Is Slack down? User errors point to outage at the messaging app.
Mashable / 9h
UPDATE Monday, 2:51 p.m. ET: Slack's problems on Monday appear to be resolving. User-reported issues on Downdetector had fallen precipitously from their earlier peak. Slack's status page indicates that it has identified and begun fixing the issue. "Our work on this issue is still ongoing, and our health metrics continue to indicate improvement," reads its most recent update. Thousands of people r





This Bluetooth Speaker Is Also a Charging Hub, and It’s Discounted to $130
Wired / 9h
I’m at the Bluetooth speaker. I’m at the power bank. I’m at the combination Bluetooth speaker and power bank.





Very Black Friday sale just got even bigger with up to 60% off tech, toys, appliances, and fashion – here are 14 deals I'd buy
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Very just expanded its Black Friday sale with up to 60% off tech, toys, appliances and fashion – plus there's extra discounts of up to 11% for 48 hours.





Windows 11 Users Will Get a Major Start Menu Redesign This Week
Lifehacker / 10h
Windows 11 users are getting a long-awaited Start menu redesign this week. While the features have been available in beta for awhile, Microsoft is rolling out the updated interface to everyone alongside November's Patch Tuesday. What's new with the Windows 11 Start menu The Start menu will now be scrollable, so you can see all of your apps on the homepage instead needing to click All apps to open





Etihad A321LR First Class: Strange, Unique, And Exclusive… I’m A Fan!
43One Mile at a Time / 10h
Hello from the UAE, as I just flew Etihad Airways’ fascinating Airbus A321LR first class on the 6hr40min flight from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), as part of my review trip . While I’m always excited to fly a new product, I was particularly looking forward to this flight, given that the A321LR is Etihad’s newest aircraft , and represents an interesting new chapter for the airline, of opera





An ex-Intel employee apparently stole thousands of secret files when he left
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Former Intel employee Jinfeng Luo threatened with $250,000 lawsuit over stolen company information.





Wikipedia urges AI companies to use its paid API, and stop scraping
74TechCrunch / 10h
Wikipedia, the online nonprofit encyclopedia, laid out a simple plan to ensure its website continues to be supported in the AI era, despite its declining traffic.





Sixt Rent a Car debuts new loyalty program: Earn and redeem points, elite status and more
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Sixt Rent a Car launched a new loyalty program for U.S.-based residents, known as Sixt One. The updated program has switched to a spending-based model, which now features a new points-earning structure, updated elite status tiers and the ability to redeem your points for car rentals . With over 2,200 locations (over 100 locations in the U.S.) in more than 105 countries, members can enjoy some val





Earn an instant $250 Amazon gift card with the Prime Visa's best-ever welcome offer
48The Points Guy Articles / 10h
If you're always bringing in Amazon orders, you may consider joining the ranks of TPGers who have the Prime Visa (see rates and fees ). The Prime Visa is Amazon's flagship credit card issued by Chase . It's beloved by TPG staffers and readers alike thanks to its unmatched cash-back earnings on Amazon purchases. The Prime Visa has no annual fee, but it does require cardholders to have an active Pr





The Official ‘Star Wars’ Magazine Is Coming to an End After Over 30 Years
29Gizmodo / 10h
'Star Wars Insider' will wrap up in early 2026.





Our Universe Is Getting ‘Colder, Deader,’ Astronomers Say
Gizmodo / 10h
New evidence suggests our universe has long "passed its prime."





Trump Is Bullying Air Traffic Controllers to Get Back to Work While They’re Still Going Unpaid
92Gizmodo / 10h
5.5% of flights in the U.S. have been cancelled for Monday.





Exclusive: Ofcom is monitoring VPNs following Online Safety Act. Here's how
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Ignoring VPNs risks creating ineffective laws, but tracking them threatens people's privacy





New project brings strong Linux compatibility to more classic Windows games
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
For years now , Valve has been slowly improving the capabilities of the Proton compatibility layer that lets thousands of Windows games work seamlessly on the Linux-based SteamOS . But Valve’s Windows-to-Linux compatibility layer generally only extends back to games written for Direct3D 8, the proprietary Windows graphics API Microsoft released in late 2000. Now, a new open source project is seek





Runaway black hole mergers may have built supermassive black holes
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A new simulation could help solve one of astronomy’s longstanding mysteries—how supermassive black holes formed so rapidly—along with a new one: What are the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) “little red dots?” Invisible leviathans lurk at the cores of nearly all of the 2 trillion or so galaxies strewn throughout space-time. Monster black holes entered the cosmic scene soon after the Universe’s





I spoke to Amazon, Google, and Roku about Fire Stick's latest piracy crackdown measures – here's what they said
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Is Amazon really about to quash pirated content for good, or is it just a temporary fix?





The Google TV Streamer is replacing Google Assistant
How-To Geek / 10h
Gemini for TV is officially starting to roll out to Google TV Streamer devices, which is a major upgrade from Google Assistant. This is great news, especially because it's frustrating to ask the old Assistant complex questions.





Coinbase Wants to Bring Back an Old Crypto Trend That Ended in Disaster
Gizmodo / 10h
Déjà vu, all over again.





Roundtables: Surviving the New Age of Conspiracies
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Everything is a conspiracy theory now. MIT Technology Review’s new series, “The New Conspiracy Age,” explores how this moment is changing science and technology. Join features editor Amanda Silverman, executive editor Niall Firth, and Mike Rothschild, journalist and conspiracy theory expert, for a conversation about how we can make sense of them all. Going live at 18:00 GMT / 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00





Northern lights could be visible in 15 states this week
Engadget / 10h
US residents across 15 states could be in for a show tonight and throughout the week. Incoming coronal mass ejections may spark geomagnetic storms that blaze up the northern lights for all to see, according to a report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Forecasters anticipate geomagnetic activity and aurora displays from November 10 until November 12 in states such as





Scientists Say They’ve Figured Out a Way to Regrow Tooth Enamel
Futurism / 10h
Researchers at the University of Nottingham say they’ve come up with a new type of gel that can repair and rebuild tooth enamel — a potentially game-changing treatment, since dentistry today is largely limited to preventative care and halting the progress of decay, rather than reversing it. As detailed in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications , the protein-based gel uses the





Sick of storage subscriptions? This lifetime IceDrive Black Friday sale might give everything you need
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Check out these huge lifetime storage deals!





5 great free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus and more this week (November 10)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
From underrated sci-fi thrillers to bombastic '90s disaster movies, there’s plenty to watch on the best free streaming services this week.





‘Good Boy’ Brings Its Horrors and Canine Heroics to Shudder Next Week
Gizmodo / 11h
Watch the four-legged breakout performance of the year when Ben Leonberg's haunted-house tale hits the streamer.





Watch Out for These Tap-to-Pay Scams
Lifehacker / 11h
Contactless payment, also known as tap-to-pay, has become a fast, easy, and relatively common way to complete a transaction using your smartphone or credit card. It relies on Near Field Communication (NFC) to transmit data between your device and a payment terminal when the two are in close proximity, up to an inch or two away. While NFC technology does provide some additional security—transmitti





If the US Has to Build Data Centers, Here’s Where They Should Go
55Wired / 11h
A new analysis tries to calculate the coming environmental footprint of AI in the US and finds that the ideal sites for data centers aren’t where they’re being built.





Incogni vs. Aura: What's your best option for maintaining online privacy?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Learn how Incogni and Aura fare against each other in features, pricing, customer support, user-friendliness, and reporting.





Patreon is adding a discovery feed to help creators avoid social media platforms
Engadget / 11h
Patreon has spent the last few years pitching itself as a healthier alternative to algorithmic social platforms for creators. Now, the membership service is adding a bunch of new social features for its creators in an attempt to make its platform more of a viable alternative to mainstream social media. The updates include a new post format, called Quips , that allows creators to share non-paywall





The Running Man’s final trailer amps up the high-octane action
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It’s shaping up to be an excellent season for Stephen King adaptations. In September, we got The Long Walk , an excellent (though harrowing) adaptation of King’s 1979 Richard Bachman novel. Last month, HBO debuted its new series IT: Welcome to Derry , which explores the mythology and origins of Pennywise the killer clown. And this Friday is the premiere of The Running Man , director Edgar Wright’





F1 in Brazil: That’s what generational talent looks like
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After a weekend off, perhaps spent trick or treating, Formula 1’s drivers, engineers, and mechanics made their yearly trip to the Interlagos track for the Brazilian Grand Prix. More formally called the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, it’s definitely one of the more old-school circuits that F1 visits—and invariably one of the more dramatic. For one thing, it’s anything but billiard-smooth. Better yet,





Home Depot's early Black Friday deal gets you a free Milwaukee tool
How-To Geek / 11h
As the fall season draws to a close and cold weather approaches, now is the perfect time to finish any DIY projects around the house. If you need some new power tools or battery packs, you'll be happy to hear that Home Depot's epic sale is back, offering savings on batteries, tools, and more.





The DJI Mini 4 Pro price plummets to a record low following the Mini 5 Pro launch – the older model is simply an excellent buy
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
4K video up to 100fps, omnidirectional object sensing, sub-250g – it's a stunning feature set for the money





2025 was a bad year for internet freedoms – here's the 3 cheapest ways to reclaim your digital rights
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
2025 saw an increase in internet restrictions – from internet shutdowns to age-gated content. A VPN can help you navigate the chaos, and Black Friday VPN deals make it cheaper than ever.





Science Keeps Dismantling Trump’s Tylenol-Autism Scare
96Gizmodo / 11h
A new review shows a "lack of robust evidence" linking the use of Tylenol during pregnancy to either autism or ADHD.





Forget the robots – this is the reason AI is the best thing to happen since smartphone cameras
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Google Photos' new Gemini Ask feature is the best photo answer engine you're probably not using – yet.





Amazon's official Black Friday sale date revealed - preview the best deals from Bissell, Nike, Samsung, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon has announced the dates for its official Black Friday sale, and I'm breaking down everything you need to know, plus today's best early deals.





Check Your Email for a $20 Credit From YouTube TV
Lifehacker / 11h
Following posts on social media last week where some YouTube TV subscribers noticed a $60 credit waiting for them in their account settings, Variety is reporting that YouTube is now sending subscribers an additional $20 credit. The company has not yet made an official statement on the matter, although a YouTube spokesperson confirmed the timetable for the credit's rollout to TechCrunch . The news





Venmo introduces a rewards program for its debit card users
Engadget / 11h
PayPal has introduced a Venmo cash back rewards program that the company is calling Venmo Stash. The program is designed to scale rewards with user engagement, offering more cash back to those who use more of the platform's suite of products. The rewards are earned when users spend on their Venmo Debit Mastercard, but only at “curated bundles” of certain brands. Unless users are judicious about o





Trump Wants $10K Bonus For Some Air Traffic Controllers, Tells Others To Quit
87One Mile at a Time / 11h
It has been a rough several days for aviation in the United States . We’re currently on day 41 of the government shutdown, which is the longest one we’ve ever seen in the country. While there are signs of the shutdown nearing an end, it hasn’t happened yet. An increasing number of air traffic controllers have been calling in sick, given that some can no longer justify showing up to work without a





Lenovo Black Friday laptop deals are live: up to 45% off ThinkPad, Yoga, and Legion
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Lenovo's early Black Friday sale includes everything from super-cheap Windows 11 machines to high-end gaming laptops: here are today's best deals.





Some Docker containers may not be as secure as they like, experts warn
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Three high-severity flaws were recently discovered that could grant access to the underlying system.





American Airlines $40 First Class Upgrades Sounded Great — But They Flubbed the Fix And Customers Lose Their Money
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines now sells first class upgrades for as little as $40 — but if you cancel your trip, that money’s gone. The airline even tried to fix the problem, then botched the rollout and rolled it back, leaving travelers stuck paying for upgrades they never took. Continue reading ...





The Mysterious Interstellar Object May Have Just Exploded
53Futurism / 11h
Mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS recently made its closest pass of the Sun, or perihelion, brightening up in observations as solar radiation caused it to shed gases at an immense rate. The object, widely believed to be a comet, is losing a staggering amount of mass as it reemerges from behind the Sun — so much, in fact, that Harvard astrophysicist and close 3I/ATLAS watcher Avi Loeb sugges





Forget Lexus: this Korean luxury sports sedan nails reliability and performance
How-To Geek / 11h
For decades, Lexus has been the benchmark for combining luxury with reliability, but a new contender from Korea is challenging that reputation. This sleek sports sedan doesn’t just match its Japanese rival in dependability; it brings a dynamic edge and everyday usability that make it a genuine standout in its class.





Funko warns its struggling to survive
Mashable / 11h
Funko, the company behind the ubiquitous collectibles that defined mid-2010s geek fandom, is facing serious financial trouble, according to its latest SEC filings . In documents filed on Nov. 6, Funko raised "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating over the next 12 months. The report, which covers the third quarter ending Sept. 30, reveals mounting debt that the company attribu





Rumor suggests Apple could kill Dynamic Island with under-display camera
Mashable / 11h
Apple is rumored to be removing the Dynamic Island cutout, replacing it with an under-display camera. In other words, Apple might be going with a clean, all-screen look for its display. Apple-focused tech site MacRumors reported on Monday that rumors suggest the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027 could conceal the front-facing camera and have no visible cutouts on the screen. It's worth noting that





Before the holiday rush, snag a like-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for the lowest price ever
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $37: A like-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is on sale for $106.99, down from the list price of $143.99. That's a 26% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Like-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $106.99 at Amazon $143.99 Save $37.00 Black Friday is coming up, which means the holiday rush is truly about to begin. If you prefer t





Anno 117: Pax Romana is a beautiful and refined city builder, but its simplicity might disappoint returning fans
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Anno 117: Pax Romana isn’t as complex as its predecessor, but it’s still a gorgeous city builder that impresses across the board.





Verizon will literally give you a free Nintendo Switch with an internet plan right now
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
You can upgrade your internet and get a free Nintendo Switch with Verizon right now.





My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Apple AirPods 4
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It's a great time to be shopping for some new AirPods. You can get the non-ANC AirPods 4 for $84.99 (originally $129.99), the lowest price they've ever been, according to price-tracking tools . The ones with ANC are $149.99 (originally $179.99), also at their lowest price e





Smart Glasses Are Already Getting Ridiculously Light
Gizmodo / 12h
Take a load off, Meta.





Powering AI Could Soon Use as Much Water as 10 Million Americans
35Gizmodo / 12h
Fortunately, a new study outlines a strategy to significantly curb AI's water consumption and carbon emissions.





Oscar Isaac Would Come Back to ‘Star Wars’ If Disney Is Done Capitulating to Fascism
200+Gizmodo / 12h
The man behind Poe Dameron's X-Wing controls isn't giving up, as long as there's still light.





Consolidation begins to hit the carbon credit market
TechCrunch / 12h
Carbon Direct is buying Pachama as the voluntary carbon markets enter a period of uncertainty.





Cruising is now even bigger in Texas: Galveston welcomes MSC and opens new cruise terminal on the same day
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Galveston, Texas, has a new ship in town as one of the fastest-growing ports in the U.S. welcomed a vessel from the rapidly expanding MSC Cruises. The Lone Star State has officially become a home port for MSC Seascape . This ship, which first launched just three years ago, can hold over 5,000 passengers, has 11 dining venues and 19 bars and lounges, and is home to everything from a room in the sp





The ultimate guide to Alaska cruise ports and attractions
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
An Alaska cruise is the adventure of a lifetime, offering the promise of frontier towns, impeccable scenery, cold beer, fresh seafood and a world of adventure to enjoy ashore. If you're cruising on a big ship, chances are good you'll be stopping at the "Big Three" ports: Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska. But there are a plethora of smaller — though no less interesting — ports of call that sh





Blue Origin New Glenn 2 Next Launch and How Many Launches in 2026 and 2027
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 12, 2025 after the Nov 9 scrub. The new launch window for Blue Origin’s New Glenn NG-2 mission (carrying NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars probes) opens at 2:50 p.m. ET (19:50 UTC) on Wednesday, November 12, ... Read more





How a bean helped me stop doomscrolling on my phone
How-To Geek / 12h
Focus apps are a dime a dozen, but once in a while, an app stands out from the crowd. One of them is Focus Friend by Hank Green, which is an incredibly cute and fun app that uses something you would never expect to motivate you: a bean.





Yoshis design in Super Mario Galaxy may have leaked thanks to a box of cookies
Mashable / 12h
Nintendo is typically very good at keeping things under wraps and preventing leaks, but that might be harder to do now that it's making billion-dollar Hollywood movies. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releases in April 2026, but aside from a quick teaser trailer, we haven't seen much of it yet. It's not a surprise that the sequel to 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie would feature Yoshi, Mario's gre





Amazon just dropped all the details about its Black Friday sale
Mashable / 12h
Black Friday is coming up quickly and Amazon has joined the party with official dates. On Nov. 9, the mega-retailer dropped the big news : Amazon's Black Friday sale will begin on Thursday, Nov. 20 and run through Monday, Dec. 1 with plenty of deals on offer throughout. SEE ALSO: Best Buy's early Black Friday deals are live. As a shopping reporter, here's what I would buy now. Black Friday is one





Don’t trust big tech with your storage? Try this Proton plan, now on sale for an incredible 60% off this Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking to avoid the big players when it comes to storage? This independent non-profit could be your answer.





Sorry Sony Fans, the PS6 May Be Even More PC Than Console, Too
Gizmodo / 12h
Get ready for the generation of consoles with the guts of a PC.





This Samsung OLED TV Is $600 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s early Black Friday sale just made one of Samsung’s best midrange OLEDs a lot more tempting. The 65-inch Samsung S90F OLED TV is now $1,397.99, down from its regular price of $1,997.99—the lowest price so far, according to price trackers . SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class OLED





Resident Evil's mobile spinoff arrives on November 18
Engadget / 12h
Capcom has announced that its Resident Evil mobile spinoff will be available on November 18. Resident Evil Survival Unit will be downloadable in more than 150 countries throughout the world via iOS and Android. This title is free to play, but you know the drill. There will be plenty of stuff available to buy in the game. We've been tracking this one for a while and it certainly looks intriguing .





6 Ways Phishing Scammers Imitate Real People and Brands
How-To Geek / 12h
Phishing scams have evolved well beyond the old “payment failure” or “delivery issue” emails. Scammers now use far more sophisticated tactics—spoofing legitimate email addresses, creating fake QR codes, and even posting fake job listings. Here are some of the latest tricks they use to deceive people.





Apple removes popular gay dating apps from Chinas App Store
Mashable / 12h
Apple has removed top Chinese gay dating apps Blued and Finka from the country's App Store, WIRED has reported. Apple received a government order to remove the apps. "We follow the laws in the countries where we operate. Based on an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China, we have removed these two apps from the China storefront only," an Apple spokesperson told WIRED in an email. "Earl





Researchers Discover Two Mysterious Voids in Giza Pyramid
Gizmodo / 12h
A strangely smooth expanse of granite on the Menkaure Pyramid might be a second entrance.





Samsung phones under threat from this dangerous new spyware cyberattack - here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
LandFall was deployed against targets using Samsung devices in the Middle East.





Google Maps releases new AI tools that let you create interactive projects
24TechCrunch / 12h
Google is debuting an agent that will generate code for you to build interactive Maps projects.





Venmo's debit card will now pay you to use it
How-To Geek / 12h
Cashback is a staple feature of rewards credit cards, but it's something we don't see too often on debit cards—banks want you to get credit cards with them, so they're not going to put amazing rewards programs on their run-of-the-mill debit cards. Venmo's latest rewards program for its debit card might actually be better than your credit card's, though.





Trump Posts Claim About Health Care System Cited to “Dunning-Kruger Times,” a Website Making Fun of Stupid People
200+Futurism / 12h
The arbiter of “fake news” himself has gotten duped. On Sunday, president Donald Trump posted an image claiming that his predecessor Barack Obama had been collecting millions in taxpayer dollars from “royalties linked to Obamacare.” Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, the post further averred, had heroically intervened to halt the yearly payments of $2.5 million, which totaled to $40





Nintendo announces its Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 sale: Switch 2 bundles, Switch game deals and more
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Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the console launch of 2025 and it will undoubtedly be at the top of many wish lists for both kids and adults alike. If you were hoping to save a bit on the console during the Black Friday shopping season, you may be disappointed. The Nintendo Black Friday sal





Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Per Point)
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Strategically buying points can be a good value , especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched a new sale on purchased points . Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer is in line with the