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Business Insider |
6 brands that influencers got you to buy in 2025
Influencers are driving billions of spending each year. Here are the brands benefiting most from their endorsements.
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Don't fall for the myth that no one hires during the holidays
Hiring doesn't stop in December, and some managers need to fill roles before budgets reset in January.
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Netflix paid $55 million for a 'visionary' sci-fi epic that was never finished. We saw a glimpse of it at the director's criminal trial.
Carl Rinsch was found guilty of defrauding Netflix when he went on a spending spree instead of finishing "White Horse." We got some of the footage.
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TweakTown News |
Return of 4GB RAM in smartphones by 2026 amidst DRAM crisis, microSD slots make a comeback
DRAM shortages may lead to the return of 4GB RAM smartphones and microSD slots by 2026, with flagship devices seeing a slowdown in RAM upgrades.Continue reading at TweakTown
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ZDNet |
Stop using your router's USB port - what PC experts recommend instead
Don't rely on your router's USB port; it's unreliable and potentially vulnerable to malware.
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Business Insider |
An 18-year-old brings in $300,000 a month selling 3D printed 'reload can holders.' Here's how he comes up with unique product ideas.
"I didn't know if it was that good of an idea, but I just posted it on Instagram to see how it would do. The video went wild."
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CNET News |
A Chef Reveals How to Get Perfectly Steamed Vegetables in an Instant Pot
Plus, experts explain how to avoid losing nutrients when cooking vegetables.
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Business Insider |
Longtime Tesla investor Ross Gerber says 2026 will be a year of reckoning for Musk's car company
Tesla-investor-turned-bear Ross Gerber says that Elon Musk needs to show results on the company's biggest initiatives in 2026 or face investor backlash.
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Business Insider |
After 3 tech layoffs, I knew I had to lean into being a founder
After going through multiple layoffs as a UX designer, Kelly Withers used her savings to fund her startup, Carmu, which sells yoga mats.
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Mashable! |
The best Chromebooks of 2025: Our top tested picks, compared
We've vetted the best Chromebooks of 2025, comparing the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514, and more.
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Business Insider |
The watch and jewelry brands dominating the 2025 resale market — and holding their value
Rebag released its 2025 Comprehensive Luxury Appraisal Index for Resale report. These are the luxury jewelry and watch brands that topped the list.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 14 #651
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 14, No. 651.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 14, #917
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 14, #917.
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CNET News |
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 14, #1639
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Dec. 14, No. 1,639.
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Business Insider |
A nutritionist shared 2 simple snack hacks that hit your cravings without derailing your diet
Snacking on junk food can disrupt your diet even if you eat healthy meals. A nutritionist recommends her favorite healthy snacks for lasting energy.
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CNET News |
NFL Week 15: How to Watch Bills vs. Patriots, Packers vs. Broncos and Other Games From Anywhere
Excitement and intrigue are on tap for Week 15 in the NFL. See which games are on in your area for Sunday, Dec. 14 and how to watch any scheduled game no matter where you live.
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Gizmodo |
The Netflix-Warner Deal Faces Increasingly Plausible-Sounding Government Opposition
Wait, is the government actually going to do something about this?
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xda-developers |
I installed these self-hosting tools with high expectations and replaced them with alternatives in seconds
High hopes, quick flops
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The Register |
The future of long-term data storage is clear and will last 14 billion years
SPhotoix moves its 5D Memory Crystalcold storage tech closer to deployment in data centers
After decades of research and development, humanity finally has a data storage medium that will outlast us.…
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eeNews Europe |
Veeam acquires Securiti AI to secure trusted data
Veeam Software has completed its $1.725 billion acquisition of Securiti AI, combining data resilience with security, governance, and AI trust capabilities under one roof. The deal positions Veeam to address one of the biggest blockers to enterprise AI adoption: untrusted and poorly governed data. For eeNews Europe readers working on AI, cloud, and data-intensive systems, […]
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Business Insider |
A 42-year-old CEO was diagnosed with colon cancer. It pushed her to trade perfectionism for vulnerability.
A CEO who was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer at 42 says she learned three things about good leadership from the experience.
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Mashable! |
How to watch Ravens vs. Bengals in the NFL online for free
How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world.
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Mashable! |
Giving a Kindle this holiday season? Here are all the cases, stocking stuffers, and extras to go with it.
Giving a Kindle this holiday season? If you're feeling extra generous, we rounded up the best gifts for Kindle users, including cases, accessories, and more.
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Mashable! |
How to watch Chargers vs. Chiefs in the NFL online for free
How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world.
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Mashable! |
How to watch Packers vs. Broncos in the NFL online for free
How to watch NFL for free. Live stream the NFL for free from anywhere in the world.
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Mashable! |
Working with AI can be even more efficient with this all-in-one platform
Use AI more efficiently with this lifetime subscription to 1min.AI's Advanced Business Plan, on sale now for just $74.97 (reg. $540).
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Sunderland vs Newcastle live streams: How to watch Premier League 2025-26 Wear-Tyne derby from anywhere in the world
We'll show you how to watch Sunderland vs Newcastle live streams from anywhere in the world in the first Wear-Tyne league derby since 2016.
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Business Insider |
I toured the new Airbus plane that will replace American's one-of-a-kind A321T. See how the cabins compare.
American has axed first class for a single business cabin with beds and doors. The plane is overall chic and modern, but there's a row I'd avoid.
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TweakTown News |
Samsung halting SATA SSD production says leaker, warns of 18 months of SSD price pressure
Samsung is reportedly planning on ending SATA SSD production says leaker, which will put even more pressure on SATA and NVMe SSD pricing in 2026.Continue reading at TweakTown
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Business Insider |
The United States of Fraud
Everyday consumers are shoplifting, cheating on returns, and committing other "mini crimes" to get back at big businesses.
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eeNews Europe |
EU backs German chip fabs with €623m State aid
The European Commission has cleared €623 million in German State aid to support two new semiconductor manufacturing projects in Germany, marking another concrete step in Europe’s push for chip sovereignty. Specifically, the funding will support new, first-of-a-kind fabs operated by GlobalFoundries in Dresden and X-FAB in Erfurt. For eeNews Europe readers, this decision matters because […]
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TechRadar - All the la... |
How well do you really know Superman? This 30-question quiz could be your Kryptonite
We've concocted a 30-question Superman quiz to test how well you know the character and the franchise.
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Slashdot |
Trump Ban on Wind Energy Permits 'Unlawful', Court Rules
A January order blocking wind energy projects in America has now been vacated by a U.S. judge and declared unlawful, reports the Associated Press:
[Judge Saris of the U.S. district court for the district of Massachusetts] ruled in favor of a coalition of state attorneys general from 17 states and Washington DC, led by Letitia James, New York's attorney general, that challenged President Trump's day one order that paused leasing and permitting for wind energy projects... The coalition that oppos...
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Business Insider |
Wealthy home sellers are using a risky enticement to drum up buyer interest
With seller financing, the seller acts as the lender, typically providing their buyer with a short-term home loan.
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TweakTown News |
SK hynix internal analysis warns DRAM supply growth will be tight until 2028
SK hynix internal analyst teases that 'commodity' DRAM supply will be TIGHT until 2028, making it hard to fulfill the demand for the next few YEARS.Continue reading at TweakTown
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eeNews Europe |
Nu Quantum lands $60M to scale quantum networking
UK-based quantum networking startup Nu Quantum has raised a $60m Series A round, marking the largest financing to date for a pure-play quantum networking company. The oversubscribed round underlines growing confidence that distributed quantum computing will be key to scaling the technology beyond today’s limits. Record Series A for quantum networking The round was led […]
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CNET News |
2026 and the Rise of Humanoid Robots: Looking at Trust, Privacy and the Future of Work
Robot companies are racing toward a breakout year, but they'll have to confront some fundamental problems before making bigger promises.
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TweakTown News |
Dell says RAM shortages are 'out of control', tells its staff to expect HUGE price hikes
Dell has notified its staff internally that it will be increasing RAM prices massively, as the memory shortage issues are now 'out of control'.Continue reading at TweakTown
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Runners rejoice — the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 hit a record-low price at Amazon
Stay safe and run freely with the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 - now down to £135 on Amazon.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Affinity CEO reveals why Canva and Affinity made pro design software free - and what that means for creativity
Ash Hewson, CEO of Affinity, explains why the popular design platform is free for all and how the move challenges the prevailing orthodoxy across the creative landscape.
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Digital Trends |
The easiest internet switch: Get up to $300 back with T-Mobile 5G home internet
This post is brought to you in paid partnership with T-Mobile Tired of shelling out for hidden fees and sky-high monthly bills from your cable provider? T-Mobile 5G Home Internet has a great alternative to traditional home internet and they’re paying you to make the switch. Right now, you can get up to a $300 […]
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Digital Trends |
Google is working on an Android feature to reduce motion sickness while using your phone
Android 17 may introduce Motion Cues, a system-level feature that syncs screen visuals with vehicle movement to help prevent nausea during commutes.
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Digital Trends |
Is wired better than wireless? How to prevent lag in your gaming experience
Chances are, if you’ve played a multiplayer game online, you’ve experienced lag in some way, shape, or form. Rubber-banding, delayed inputs, and framerate drops are all consequences of broader connectivity problems, and they can make gaming a miserable and frustrating experience. More often than not, lag shuts down a player’s success in a competitive setting […]
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Digital Trends |
iOS 26.2 adds an AirDrop security tool that you shouldn’t ignore on your iPhone
With iOS 26.2, iPhone users are getting more control over the Liquid Glass behavior, a new category of Reminders, and a new code-based approach to AirDrop transfers.
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xda-developers |
This Raspberry Pi e-ink project gives you the time in a very human way
Who needs numbers?
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Digital Trends |
IKEA made a wireless charger that looks like a donut and somehow it works
IKEA is doubling down on its mission to make smart tech feel less like “tech” and more like home decor. The furniture giant is rolling out a fresh lineup of Qi wireless chargers, moving beyond just smart lights and sensors. The headliner here is the VÄSTMÄRKE wireless charger – a fun, compact little gadget that […]
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xda-developers |
Half-Life 3 will be a Steam Machine launch title, claims an insider
Where is Half-Life 3? Blame the RAM prices.
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Digital Trends |
iOS 26.2 adds a new screen flash option to make notifications harder to miss
Apple’s iOS 26.2 introduces a screen flash notification option, expanding accessibility features and giving users another way to spot alerts instantly.
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Slashdot |
New Rule Forbids GNOME Shell Extensions Made Using AI-Generated Code
An anonymous reader shared this report from Phoronix:Due to the growing number of GNOME Shell extensions looking to appear on extensions.gnome.org that were generated using AI, it's now prohibited. The new rule in their guidelines note that AI-generated code will be explicitly rejected:
"Extensions must not be AI-generated
While it is not prohibited to use AI as a learning aid or a development tool (i.e. code completions), extension developers should be able to justify and explain the co...
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Mashable! |
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 14
See the moon phase expected for December 14, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.
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Mashable! |
Hurdle hints and answers for December 14, 2025
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
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Digital Trends |
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic revealed as a new single-player RPG
A new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic is coming, led by KOTOR director Casey Hudson, promising choice-driven storytelling and a return to classic single-player Star Wars adventures.
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Business Insider |
Rivian's autonomy chief says lidar is 'very affordable' and a 'no-brainer' decision
Rivian's autonomy chief James Philbin told Business Insider that the cost of lidar, a sensor that can be found in robotaxis, is no longer expensive.
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TechCrunch |
India’s Spinny lines up $160M funding to acquire GoMechanic, sources say
Spinny is set to be valued at about $1.8 billion post-money in its latest funding round.
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xda-developers |
GNOME is cracking down on AI-generated code after updating its extensions guidelines
The reviewers have had enough.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 14, #447
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 14, No. 447.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
How to watch Big Bash League 2025/26: free streams, fixture list for BBL15 T20 cricket season
All the ways to watch Big Bash League 2025/26 live streams online from anywhere for FREE, as Mitch Owen and the Hobart Hurricanes defend their crown.
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CNET News |
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Dec. 14
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 14.
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Slashdot |
Is the R Programming Language Surging in Popularity?
The R programming language "is sometimes frowned upon by 'traditional' software engineers," says the CEO of software quality services vendor Tiobe, "due to its unconventional syntax and limited scalability for large production systems." But he says it "continues to thrive at universities and in research-driven industries, and "for domain experts, it remains a powerful and elegant tool."
Yet it's now gaining more popularity as statistics and large-scale data visualization become important (a tr...
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Business Insider |
Figure AI CEO says over 170,000 people have applied to his robot company in the last 3 years. He hired fewer than 500.
Figure AI CEO Brett Adcock said on X that his company reviewed 176,000 resumes but most of them were "slop." Less than 450 people were hired, he said.
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AppleInsider News |
Locked out: How a gift card purchase destroyed an Apple account
The locking of an Apple Account and the difficulty one loyal Apple customer has experienced in regaining access is a stark reminder to be vigilant when buying gift cards for the holidays.A selection of Apple Gift Card designs - Image Credit: AppleWhile holiday presents tend to involve physical items or cash, gift cards are often included in the mix, especially as a last-minute purchase. However, as one prominent Apple user has discovered, sometimes buying a gift card can be hazardous, even if th...
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System76 Launches First Stable Release of COSMIC Desktop and Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS
This week System76 launched the first stable release of its Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. Announced in 2021, it's designed for all GNU/Linux distributions — and it shipping with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS (based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS).
An anonymous reader shared this report from 9to5Linux:Previous Pop!_OS releases used a version of the COSMIC desktop that was based on the GNOME desktop environment. However, System76 wanted to create a new desktop environment from scratch while keeping t...
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MakeUseOf |
These 5 underrated Pixel Buds features instantly made mine better
Google Pixel Buds just keep getting better over time — here are the new (and old) features you need to be using.
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Business Insider |
Elon Musk just hit Sam Altman with an $800 billion counterpunch
OpenAI overtook SpaceX as the most valuable private company. SpaceX could soon reclaim the title. It's the latest in the rivalry between Musk and Altman.
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MakeUseOf |
I rebuilt a real offline music library — and it’s better than streaming
With the right sources and apps, owning your music beats streaming.
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Slashdot |
'Free Software Awards' Winners Announced: Andy Wingo, Alx Sa, Govdirectory
This week the Free Software Foundation honored Andy Wingo, Alx Sa, and Govdirectory with this year's annual Free Software Awards (given to community members and groups making
"significant" contributions to software freedom):Andy Wingo is one of the co-maintainers of GNU Guile,
the official extension language of the GNU operating system and the
Scheme "backbone" of GNU
Guix. Upon receiving the award, he stated: "Since I learned
about free software, the vision of a world in which hackers freely...
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public
A sale of insider shares at $421 a share would make Mr. Musk’s rocket company the most valuable private company in the world, as it readies for a possible initial public offering next year.
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Boing Boing |
The teenage Roman emperor who scandalized an empire and died at 18
Elagabalus became Roman emperor at 14, was assassinated at 18, and managed to pack more scandal into those four years than most rulers achieve in a lifetime. His grandmother, Julia Maesa, orchestrated his rise to power in 218 CE through an army revolt, and she'd orchestrate his death the same way when he became too much to handle. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
The man who survived Niagara Falls in a barrel was killed by an orange peel
Bobby Leach was not a man who feared death. A former Barnum and Bailey Circus performer, he once watched a stuntman die while attempting a 150-foot dive into a 5-foot pool — then successfully did the dive himself. He owned a restaurant near Niagara Falls, where he'd brag to customers that he could do anything Annie Taylor could do better. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Third time's the charm: new Street Fighter movie looks delightfully campy
They had me at "Orville Peck as Vega," honestly.
Fighting games are a notoriously difficult beast to adapt — all characters, no plot — but that hasn't stopped people from trying. This newly announced Street Fighter movie marks the third attempt at bringing the arcade classic to the big screen, and ditching the self-seriousness for sheer silliness is absolutely the right move. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Al Jaffee's legendary Mad Christmas toy feature
This Christmas, let us celebrate with one of comedy's all-time classics: Al Jaffee's "If Kids Designed Their Own Xmas Toys" from Mad Magazine issue #76, January 1963 (on sale November-December 1962).
Jaffee's genius lay in presenting children's crude toy drawings, then building and photographing them exactly as sketched—wonky proportions and all. — Read the rest
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MakeUseOf |
I used a thermal camera on my phone and found out why my bills were so high
How my phone helped me find a dozen airleaks that saves me hundreds a year
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Boing Boing |
Bikers race down France's infamous Mountain of Hell in stunning POV footage
Watch bikers speed down the Mountain of Hell in France, a race notorious for its treacherous terrain. This footage captures over 1,000 riders charging down the mountain in what may be the world's most chaotic mountain bike race. Despite its ominous name, the Mountain of Hell delivers a visually stunning — if terrifying — spectacle. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Move over, Purdue peanut butter man, and make way for our new tamandua peanut butter queen!
We recently brought you news of the "peanut butter man" running wild on Purdue University's campus. He was actually slathered in sunflower seed butter, but the original moniker stuck. Now it's time for Purdue's peanut butter man to step aside — there's a new peanut butter darling making her way across the internet. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Vulfpeck's entire second Madison Square Garden show is now on YouTube
The funk/pop/soul/klezmer band Vulfpeck played its second sold-out Madison Square Garden show on September 13 and on Thursday posted video of the entire performance on YouTube.
I was at the show—I've been attending Vulfpeck's NYC performances for nine years—and it was fantastic. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Epic Rap Battles of History shows proof of life with Red Baron vs. White Death
"Rap battles between two or more larger-than-life characters" is now a whole genre on YouTube, but Epic Rap Battles of History is one of those rare cases where the original is still the best. Sure, they may only drop two videos a year in a good year, but every bit of that time shows in the impeccable costumes, razor-sharp writing, and, in this case, even a half-decent Finnish accent. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
No, you didn't get Titanfall 3, but at least you got something infinitely worse-looking
Titanfall 2 is, without exaggeration, one of the best online shooters ever made. Not that that's a high bar, but still! Switching between scrappy, agile pilots with full 360-degree movement and lumbering battle mechs that trade mobility for overwhelming firepower was such a golden idea that every multiplayer shooter since has shamelessly ripped it off. — Read the rest
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Business Insider |
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman says he won't match Meta's high-flying pay packages
Companies like Meta are offering huge pay packages for top AI talent. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, however, says he isn't giving in to the pressure.
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Boing Boing |
This snack-hungry house goat is my new favorite internet animal!
I've found my new favorite animal on the internet! Meet Roo-bee (aka Roo), an adorable six-year-old goat who was born with severe congenital deformities and who came to Black Goat Farm and Sanctuary as a newborn with badly deformed front legs. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
An AI video lampooning McDonald's disastrous AI video commercial
A few days ago, McDonalds Netherlands posted an absolutely horrid Christmas ad generated by AI. Link to the Boing Boing article by Rob Beschizza here.
McDonald's has released an AI-generated Christmas adThe studio behind it says they 'hardly slept' for several weeks while writing AI prompts and refining the shots — 'AI didn't make this film.
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Boing Boing |
How potatoes can lose half their weight by drying out just 1%
Here's a fun math problem for a Saturday afternoon: You've got 100 kg of potatoes that are 99% water. You leave them out overnight and they dry slightly, becoming 98% water. How much do they weigh now?
If you guessed somewhere around 99 kg, congratulations — you're wrong. — Read the rest
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Slashdot |
Applets Are Officially Going, But Java In the Browser Is Better Than Ever
"The entire java.applet package has been removed from JDK 26, which will release in March 2026," notes Inside Java.
But long-time Slashdot reader AirHog links to this blog post reminding us that
"Applets Are Officially Gone, But Java In The Browser Is Better Than Ever."This brings to an official end the era of applets, which began in 1996. However, for years it has been possible to build modern, interactive web pages in Java without needing applets or plugins. TeaVM provides fast, performan...
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Where Do Returned Amazon Items Actually Go?
Amazon returns filter back into the storefront's sales pipeline through a couple different avenues, depending on the item's condition and value.
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CNET News |
'Landman' Season 2, Episode 5: Streaming Release Date and Time
Here is your guide to watching the series set in West Texas.
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MakeUseOf |
I stopped replacing accessories once I learned these 5 simple longevity tricks
Let's break the cycle of buy, break, repeat.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
John Cena's Final WWE Match — Stream it *FREE* on YouTube
John Cena enters the squared circle for one final time. Here's how to watch John Cena's Final WWE Match from anywhere in the world for free.
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Mashable! |
Turn a few words into a high-quality image with this $35 AI-powered tool
Bring anything to life with this lifetime subscription to Imagiyo AI Image Generator's Standard Plan, now only $34.97 (reg. $495) through Dec. 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Slashdot |
Startup Successfully Uses AI to Find New Geothermal Energy Reservoirs
A Utah-based startup announced last week it used AI to locate a 250-degree Fahrenheit geothermal reservoir, reports CNN. It'll start producing electricity in three to five years, the company estimates — and at least one geologist believes AI could be an exciting "gamechanger" for the geothermal industry.[Startup Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals] named it "Big Blind," because this kind of site — which has no visual indication of its existence, no hot springs or geysers above grou...
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Boy Genius Report |
Use Windows 3.1 Straight From Your Browser To Boot Up Pure Nostalgia
Remember Windows 3.1? If there's a thrill when you think about it, you can relive the whole environment at one masterful programmer's website.
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TechRadar - All the la... |
Best Buy drops this 43-inch 4K TV to a super-low $99.99 — but not for long
As part of its big end-of-year sales, Best Buy has dropped this 43-inch 4K TV to a ridiculously low price of just $99.99.
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Neowin |
Xbox Wireless Controller is now available for as little as $38
Need a new Xbox Wireless Controller? Grab one for as little as $38, as Microsoft slashes the price to a new all-time low.
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Business Insider |
How to watch John Cena's final WWE match: Live stream the Saturday Night Main Event free from anywhere
John Cena's final scheduled WWE event has arrived, and we'll show you how to watch the Saturday Night Main Event anywhere.
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Boing Boing |
Save 90% with this MS Office and Windows 11 Pro Bundle
TL;DR: Give your entire system an overhaul with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows & Windows 11 Pro Bundle, now just $39.97 (reg. $418.99).
Louisa May Alcott said it best: it takes two flints to make a fire. — Read the rest
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Boy Genius Report |
The Best Place To Put Your Wi-Fi Router
While technology has come a long way to address dead zones and lacking coverage, Wi-Fi connection strength still primarily depends on layout and location.
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Slashdot |
Firefox Survey Finds Only 16% Feel In Control of Their Privacy Choices Online
Choosing your browser "is one of the most important digital decisions you can make, shaping how you experience the web, protect your data, and express yourself online," says the Firefox blog. They've urged readers to "take a stand for independence and control in your digital life."
But they also recently polled 8,000 adults in France, Germany, the UK and the U.S. on "how they navigate choice and control both online and offline" (attending in-person events in Chicago, Berlin, LA, and Munich, Sa...
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Boy Genius Report |
How To Run Your First 5K With Help From Your Apple Watch
New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and if one of your resolutions is to get in better shape, your Apple Watch can be a huge help.
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Gizmodo |
The ‘Mortal Kombat’/’Street Fighter’ Pissing Contest Now Includes Their Movies
Turns out, the 90s never really left us as the beef between 'Street Fighter' and 'Mortal Kombat' has now extended to theaters.
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TechCrunch |
DoorDash driver faces felony charges after allegedly spraying customers’ food
A woman is facing felony charges in Evansville, Indiana over a DoorDash delivery in which she allegedly sprayed the food with a substance that made the customers vomit.
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Boy Genius Report |
14 iOS Shortcuts You Didn't Know You Needed
These shortcuts streamline minor annoyances that come from handling repetitive work manually, and can save a surprising amount of time.
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Neowin |
33 Small and useful iOS 26 features you shouldn't miss after installing it
With iOS 26.2 now out in the wild, here are some small and useful iOS 26 features you should know about.
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6 brands that influencers got you to buy in 2025
