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Business Insider |
A top economist warns that AI borrowing dwarfs Y2K-era debt and poses a risk to the financial system
Mark Zandi thinks an AI-fueled market crash would be a risk to the broader financial system. Tech firms have led a year of record bond issuance in 2025.
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Neowin |
iPhone 18 Pro again rumored to get under-screen Face ID
After years of anticipation, under-screen Face ID may finally arrive on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in 2026.
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Amazon is bringing back Black Friday prices on its best-selling tech gadgets — Echo, Ring and Blink from $18
Amazon is bringing back Black Friday prices on its best-selling devices, and I'm rounding up the best deals on Echo speakers, Ring Doorbells, Blink cameras, and more.
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ZDNet |
Gemini vs. Copilot: I tested the AI tools on 7 everyday tasks, and it wasn't even close
Microsoft is building Copilot into every product it owns, while Google is integrating its Gemini LLM tool into all of its properties. To determine which tool is better, I came up with seven challenges.
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Boing Boing |
Hegseth in 2016 repeatedly warned troops shouldn't follow Trump's unlawful orders
In 2016, Pete Hegseth had a message for American troops: don't follow unlawful orders from Donald Trump.
CNN's KFile unearthed multiple appearances where the then-Fox News contributor warned that service members had a duty to refuse illegal commands. "The military's not gonna follow illegal orders," Hegseth said on Fox Business. — Read the rest
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The best smart TVs of 2025, tested by experts
The best smart TVs offer voice search, quick navigation, and numerous streaming apps. Here are our recommendations across each major operating system.
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Mashable! |
The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is under $100 at Amazon — save over $50
The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $97.95 on Amazon.
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AppleInsider News |
Apple's 'Severance,' 'Slow Horses,' and latest hit 'Pluribus' nominated for Golden Globes
Apple TV has earned a total of 14 nominations across film and television at the Golden Globes awards, with regular stand-outs like "Slow Horses" joined by "Pluribus."Pluribus — image credit: AppleNominations for the major Golden Globes awards have been announced, with Apple TV doubling its score from 2024. Its new total of 14 is still less than in 2023 when it got 16, but this time Apple has fully half of the Best Television Series — Drama nominations.Apple has three of the six shows in that...
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Boing Boing |
Former chemical lobbyists now decide your cancer risk at EPA
The Trump EPA — staffed with former chemical industry insiders — has proposed nearly doubling the amount of formaldehyde considered safe to inhale. Nice, former lobbyists will determine how much carcinogen you should breathe.
ProPublica reports that the agency is revising a health assessment finalized in the final weeks of the Biden administration. — Read the rest
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Patient and staff data impacted by Cl0p ransomware attack on Barts Health NHS
Barts Health was hit through Oracle E-Business Suite, and sensitive data was stolen.
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Mashable! |
Upgrade to the Samsung Odyssey G8 QD-OLED gaming monitor while its at its best price ever
The Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 OLED gaming monitor is down to a new record-low price of $899.99. That beats its Cyber Monday price.
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9to5Mac |
Apple Silicon chief Johny Srouji reportedly commits to staying at Apple for now
Johny Srouji isn’t leaving Apple, according to Johny Srouji. According to a leaked memo obtained by Bloomberg, Apple’s chip boss has recommitted to staying at the company.
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Business Insider |
I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
We compared chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains, from McDonald's and Chick-fil-A to Taco Bell.
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Boing Boing |
Trump unveils $12 billion bailout for farmers hurt by his tariffs
Creating problems and then solving them with taxpayer money: a tradition continues.
President Trump is set to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday. The reason farmers need $12 billion? Largely, President Trump's trade war.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the bailout will be unveiled at a White House roundtable with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. — Read the rest
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ReadWrite |
Orange County shuts down illegal gambling operation disguised as garage door business
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shut down what officials say was an illegal gambling operation on West Colonial Drive after… Continue reading Orange County shuts down illegal gambling operation disguised as garage door business
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I refuse to be excited about the Galaxy S26 — and neither should you
Samsung may be promising more than it can deliver
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9to5Mac |
iOS 26.2 launch appears imminent for iPhone, per leaker
iOS 26.2’s launch on iPhone appears imminent, perhaps arriving today, as a reputable leaker has just shared the apparent build numbers for the release.
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Boing Boing |
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors with KISS and Stallone
Donald Trump made history Sunday as the first sitting president to host the Kennedy Center Honors, transforming what's traditionally been a dignified evening of presidential box-sitting into a full-on Trump production.
As The Hill reports, Trump emceed the event honoring this year's recipients: KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, and Broadway's Michael Crawford. — Read the rest
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Magnetar's new 4K Blu-ray players are the last disc spinners you'll ever need — and they're now available to buy
MKII versions of the 4K Blu-ray players Magnetar announced at CEDIA 2025 are now available to buy.
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ZDNet |
Snap vs. Flatpak: How to decide which Linux package manager is right for you
It's a debate Linux users love to argue over, and there's no easy answer - but here's my take.
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TechCrunch |
‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback
“I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week,” Trump posted on social media. “You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something.”
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Mashable! |
Gift yourself the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor while its almost half off at Amazon
The 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $896.99, down from the list price of $1,699.99. That's a 47% discount.
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Slashdot |
How a Cryptocurrency Helps Criminals Launder Money and Evade Sanctions
An investigation has revealed how stablecoins -- cryptocurrencies pegged to the US dollar that exist largely beyond traditional financial oversight -- have become a practical tool for criminals and sanctioned individuals to move funds across borders almost instantly and convert them back into spendable money, often without detection.
A Chainalysis report from February estimated that up to $25 billion in illicit transactions involved stablecoins last year. A New York Times reporter tested the s...
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Boing Boing |
RoboCop statue finally installed in Detroit
The future of Detroit's presented by 1987's Robocop was hardly inspiring: a blighted landscape where cops and robbers alike are pawns of the giant corporation redeveloping it. But after 38 years its satire of capitalism, consumerism and AI is sharper than ever, and after 15 years a warehoused statue of the character has finally been installed there. — Read the rest
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Digital Trends |
Apple’s best apps and games list just dropped and now we know its plans for 2026
Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year.
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Mashable! |
Starbucks bear cup fans may have another shot at the viral Bearista Cup
Starbucks posted a cryptic Instagram post that suggests we might have another chance to snag the Bearista Cup. Here's everything we know so far.
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Mashable! |
The 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is now cheaper than Black Friday
The M4 iPad Pro with 1TB of storage and WiFi and cellular connectivity is down to a record low price that beats Black Friday.
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GeekWire |
Founder Institute getting fresh start in Seattle with return to in-person accelerator, events and more
Tech veteran Aniket Naravanekar is one of the directors working to bring back "local mentors, local partners, sponsors, investors and in-person meetups and events." Read More
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Boing Boing |
Give your PC a software upgrade with Windows 11 Pro for just $13
TL;DR: For a limited time, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro with built-in security and multitasking tools for just $12.97.
Upgrading your tech does not always mean waltzing into a store and buying a brand-new computer. Sometimes, the biggest refresh comes from the operating system itself. — Read the rest
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Business Insider |
My husband handles 100% of the holiday magic, and I buy the gifts. He has the much harder job.
Holiday stress is all around me, but my husband drives the magic in our home, letting us share the work in a way that actually works.
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CyberScoop |
Defense bill addresses secure phones, AI training, cyber troop mental health
The compromise legislation has other cyber provisions besides on commercial spyware, joint NSA-Cyber Command leadership and streamlining regulations.
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Business Insider |
Warner Bros. investors are getting a big boost from the bidding war between Paramount and Netflix
Paramount launched a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, days after Netflix said it would buy the media giant in a $72 billion deal.
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Pebble just teased a mysterious new smartwatch, and we’re excited to see what it is
Pebble has hinted at a new smartwatch, and it could be an updated Pebble Time Round.
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9to5Mac |
9to5Mac Daily: December 8, 2025 – Apple’s chip exec considers leaving, iPhone rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas.
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Today is your last chance to grab Proton VPN's lowest price of 2025 — here's how to claim
Proton VPN's best price of 2025 comes to an end today. It's 75% off its 2-year plans, dropping it to a low only beaten once before. Grab it while you can!
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AppleInsider News |
Aqara Siri integration, Chamberlain goes anti-smart home, and two new reviews on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your host breaks down the week's news and reviews a pair of smart home devices from Anker and SwitchBot.HomeKit Insider PodcastNuki, after recently bringing its smart lock to the U.S., has made some adjustments to its pricing model. Instead of a lower upfront cost with an optional monthly subscription, it is ending the subscription and increasing the initial cost.Honeywell has introduced its first new premium thermostat in years with the X8S...
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Tom's Hardware |
Splave's Cave: Overclocking the Asus RTX 5090 Astral and setting the 3DMark Port Royal world record
Overclocker Splave documents the trials and tribulations of overclocking the RTX 5090 Astral from Asus, resulting in a 3DMark world record.
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Ars Technica |
A big bike on a budget: Lectric’s XPress 750
A budget e-bike that offers more than you might expect.
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Boing Boing |
Rockstar sells $60 GTA 6 candle while fans wait for actual game
We got a GTA 6-themed candle before we actually got GTA 6.
The wait for Grand Theft Auto 6, which recently got a year longer, has been excruciating. Rockstar Games' latest merch drop almost seems designed to rub salt in the wound — or wax, as it were. — Read the rest
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MacRumors |
Rivian to Offer iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet App Later This Month
Apple Wallet car key support is coming to Rivian's second-generation R1S and R1T electric vehicles with a 2025.46 software update later this month, according to the company's software chief Wassym Bensaid. He did not provide a specific date.
This feature will allow you to remotely unlock, lock, and start a second-generation R1S or R1T with an iPhone or Apple Watch, without needing to use the Rivian app. Express Mode will be supported, meaning you can keep your iPhone in your pocket as you a...
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Boing Boing |
Pixel art game Replaced delivers stunning cyberpunk visuals
Pixel art is often dismissed as a lesser, low-effort form of graphical expression reserved for budget indie titles and nostalgic throwbacks.
One look at the recently announced Replaced should quickly dispel that notion. Yes, the action looks cool, and yes, the hook of playing an AI trapped in a human body hits all the classic cyberpunk notes, but my main takeaway from this trailer was more like "holy shit, that's the best pixel art I've ever seen." — Read the rest
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Tom's Hardware |
Geekbench leak sees Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 7 270K comfortably ahead of Core Ultra 265K — alleged result shows Arrow Lake refresh chip 5.6% ahead of the 265K
The Arrow Lake refresh is expected to fill in the gap till Nova Lake finally launches. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has just appeared on Geekbench and it achieved great scores that show a decent improvement over the outgoing 265K Plus it'll replace, despite running on relatively slow memory.
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Boing Boing |
Watch ChatGPT completely abandon user during fake police encounter
Never mind that AI lies constantly about everything or wants to replace your family: the true failing of LLMs, the one they'll never be able to overcome, is that they just aren't cool.
While structured sketch comedy certainly has its place in my heart, I've been giggling over small YouTuber Husk IRL's largely improvised attempts to get ChatGPT to back him up in awkward social situations perhaps more than I'd like to admit. — Read the rest
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AppleInsider News |
Amazon's $299 Apple Watch Series 11 deal delivers lowest price ever
Holiday price drops continue this December on Apple gear, with Amazon slashing the Apple Watch Series 11 to a record-low $299.Pick up an Apple Watch Series 11 for just $299.Amazon's $299 deal beats the previous record-low price on the Apple Watch Series 11 by $30, making it a great time to pick up the wearable as a holiday gift.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $299 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Boing Boing |
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros
Paramount today launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, hoping to buy it directly from stockholders after it lost a months-long bidding war with Netflix that ended with an announced $74.4bn sale. Paramount's new offer is $30 a share, amounting to $108bn in cash, for the entire portfolio of WBD companies. — Read the rest
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Boing Boing |
Massive cheese recall hits dozens of brands due to listeria contamination.
Pre-shredded cheese is one of the greatest first-world pleasures to emerge from the 20th century. Having a bag in your fridge means instant cheddar gratification is only an unzipping away. No cutting slices, no taking the end of your thumb off with a mandoline, and perhaps most importantly, no more family or roommates discovering they live with a monster when they find a bite taken out of a block of cheese in the fridge. — Read the rest
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TechRadar - All the la... |
I swear by these 9 cameras and accessories for shooting TikTok content — and they all fit in one small sling bag
I can't live without these 9 portable cameras and accessories for making TikTok content.
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AppleInsider News |
ICEBlock developer suing DOJ, ICE, & more after Apple App Store removal
Apple removed the ICEBlock app from the App Store after being pressured by the US government, and now the developer is suing the DOJ & others involved for a violation of his First Amendment rights.The US DOJ is being sued by ICEBlock devThe developer of ICEBlock, Joshua Aaron, has lawyered up and is taking his case to court in Washington, DC. He's not suing Apple, as it is a private entity and the First Amendment doesn't apply, but he is suing the US government for their role in the app's remova...
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Mashable! |
The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is under $330 at Amazon for a limited time only
The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $329.99, down from the normal price of $999.99. That's a 66% discount.
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US gov wants Google and Apple to take down websites tracking ICE and friends
The US government wants to ensure that apps like ICEBlock don’t make it to online app stores.
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Data centers are throttling home building as infrastructure struggles to keep up with AI demands
Some housing projects in London have been delayed due to data center electricity demand.
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Avatar: Fire & Ash’s Golden Globes 2026 nominations are unhinged, but my pick for Best Picture winner isn’t
The Golden Globes 2026 nominations are now out – and judging by the Best Picture category, the best movie of 2025 hasn't even been released.
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ChatGPT users are making a Spotify Wrapped for their year in AI — here's how to do it
This prompt gives you ChatGPT's version of Spotify Wrapped, and it's an excellent way to see how you've used AI over the last 12 months.
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GeekWire |
Longtime legal leader Pallavi Wahi on leading Arnold & Porter’s new office and navigating the AI moment
Wahi recently joined Arnold & Porter to launch its Seattle office and lead strategic growth on the West Coast, following a long tenure at K&L Gates, where she was a managing partner. Read More
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9to5Mac |
Apple TV dominates Golden Globes nominations across major categories
Nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have just been announced, with Apple TV scoring 14 nominations total and looking like an early frontrunner for two of the most prized categories: Best TV Drama and Best TV Musical or Comedy.
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AppleInsider News |
Paramount bids to stop Netflix buying Warner Bros
Despite Warner Bros accepting an $82.7 billion offer from Netflix, Paramount is going to the film studio's shareholders to get the deal reversed.HBO Max will now be owned by Netflix if the deal meets regulatory and Warner Bros shareholders' approvalAlongside Apple TV, Paramount was known to be one of the bidders trying to buy the venerable Warner Bros studios and its extensive library. On December 5, 2025, though, Warner Bros announced that the deal had been done and that Netflix would be its ne...
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ZDNet |
50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts every user should know (and improves productivity)
Keyboard shortcuts can supercharge your workflow - if you know what they are. Here are the ones I recommend to every Windows user.
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Mashable! |
The Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum-mop combo is back down to its Black Friday price
As of Dec. 8, you can get the Roborock Saros 10R for $999.99, down from $1,599.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and $600 in savings.
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GeekWire |
Seattle startup Scowtt raises $12M to turn CRM data into better ad campaigns
Scowtt, a Seattle-based startup that wants to reshape how advertisers optimize paid campaigns, raised $12 million in Series A funding round led by New York venture firm Inspired Capital. Read More
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Self-healing IT is no longer science fiction – It’s driving businesses forward
Agentic AI is shifting IT from reactive firefighting to proactive, autonomous system resilience.
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ReadWrite |
Soccer chairman Tony Bloom hit with betting allegations, but denies claims
The chairman of soccer club Brighton & Hove Albion, Tony Bloom, has come under fire in the media this week… Continue reading Soccer chairman Tony Bloom hit with betting allegations, but denies claims
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TechCrunch |
Paramount goes to war with Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery with hostile $108.4B bid
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion.
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Gartner advisory states AI browsers are NOT your friend — and they are putting your business at risk
AI browsers pose a threat to data protection, financial information, and security postures.
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In 2026, sustainability is the new stack
Make 2026 the year sustainably ceases to be a burden, and instead becomes an advantage.
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Boing Boing |
Plan for Pride-themed world cup match between Iran and Egypt raises questions
FIFA announced a "Peace Price" to fluff Donald Trump with after the Nobel committee refused to award him the real one. The international footballing body's antics make sense as the U.S. is readying to host the football World Cup despite becoming a dangerous place to visit and questions about the viability of the tournament. — Read the rest
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The FBI is hunting for 'unjammable' drones – and these flying cameras use one very old-school trick to stop remote attacks
The FBI wants information from companies who can supply drones which use fixed optic fiber connections.
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Google Pixel 9a drops to its lowest price ever amidst Pixel 10a leaks — now $349 at Amazon
The Google Pixel 9a drops to the lowest-ever price of $349 at Amazon
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Digital Trends |
Tesla is adding a new alert to stop you from leaving your phone behind
Tesla has confirmed that its upcoming 2025 Holiday Update will introduce a new feature that will alert drivers when they leave their phone in the car.
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The Guardian |
Social media use damages children’s ability to focus, say researchers
Study of 8,300 US children suggests social media may be contributing to a rise in ADHD diagnosesIncreased use of social media by children damages their concentration levels and may be contributing to an increase in cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a study.The peer-reviewed report monitored the development of more than 8,300 US-based children from the age of 10 to 14 and linked social media use to “increased inattention symptoms”. Continue reading...
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Mashable! |
Golden Globes nominations 2026: One Battle After Another and Sentimental Value lead the pack
The nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes include "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Sentimental Value," and "Hamnet."
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Thurrott.com |
Adobe Premiere Mobile Adds a YouTube Shorts Creation Space
Adobe partnered with YouTube to bring a new YouTube Shorts space to the Premiere mobile app on iPhone and iPad.
The post Adobe Premiere Mobile Adds a YouTube Shorts Creation Space appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Neowin |
Samsung's 27-inch Full HD 120Hz gaming monitor drops to a new all-time low price
The Samsung 27-inch S3 (S32GF) FHD 120Hz monitor is at its lowest price ever: just $109.99. Don't miss this limited-time Amazon deal for a great gaming display.
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ZDNet |
Should you run Linux straight from a USB? I tried it, and here's my expert advice
Thanks to the flexibility of Linux, it's possible to run the OS directly from a USB drive, but is that the right approach? Here are the pros and cons.
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VentureBeat |
Booking.com’s agent strategy: Disciplined, modular and already delivering 2× accuracy
When many enterprises weren’t even thinking about agentic behaviors or infrastructures, Booking.com had already “stumbled” into them with its homegrown conversational recommendation system.
This early experimentation has allowed the company to take a step back and avoid getting swept up in the frantic AI agent hype. Instead, it is taking a disciplined, layered, modular approach to model development: small, travel-specific models for cheap, fast inference; larger large language models (LL...
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Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, December 9 (game #1415)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, December 9 (game #646)
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
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The Honor Magic 8 Lite has the best battery life of any phone I've ever tested – but it's not a total home run
The Honor Magic 8 Lite boasts some of the best battery life on the market, but it's let down by middling cameras and average performance.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, December 9 (game #912)
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
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AppleInsider News |
Apple Fitness+ expands to 28 new countries with AI dubbing
Apple Fitness+ is spreading into 28 more countries, with the workout tool doing so thanks to the help of generative AI translation.Apple Fitness+ will soon arrive in more countries - Image Credit: AppleApple is bringing Apple Fitness+ to new territories starting from December 15, it has declared, as part of a wider expansion of the service. Consumers in 28 new markets will be able to carry out the workouts using the Apple Watch-enabled tool.The expansion plans, detailed on Monday, include growin...
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Thurrott.com |
First Ring Daily 1882: Bad Ball Books
On this episode of First Ring Daily, sports are bad, books can be short, and a little fireside chat.
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ZDNet |
The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Our top picks to keep tabs on your stuff
The best Bluetooth trackers make it easy to know the location of your essentials at work, home, and school. These are our favorites, many of which are on sale for Black Friday.
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eeNews Europe |
Quectel Matter over Thread modules for smart home interoperability
Quectel Wireless Solutions has introduced its KGM133S Matter over Thread modules, aimed at improving interoperability across mainstream smart home ecosystems. The modules combine Thread connectivity with support for the latest Matter 1.4 specification and additional Zigbee and Bluetooth LE options. Positioned for door locks, sensors, lighting and other household devices, the KGM133S series is intended […]
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Ars Technica |
Meta offers EU users ad-light option in push to end investigation
Facebook agrees to change "pay or consent" model after talks with European Commission.
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TechCrunch |
IBM to acquire Confluent for $11B as it seeks to bolster its data offerings
IBM is buying data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion in cash in a bid to bolster its data and automation products as ever more companies move their tech operations to the cloud and deploy AI technology.
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Thurrott.com |
Meta to Offer New Ad Preferences in the EU to Comply With the DMA
To comply with the Digital Markets Act, Meta has agreed to tweak its “pay or consent” advertising model for Facebook and Instagram users in the EU.
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MacRumors |
AirPods Pro 3 Matching Black Friday Low Price of $219.99 on Amazon
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have returned to the low price of $219.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. We first tracked this deal during Black Friday, and today is one of the first times it's returned since that event ended.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The AirPods Pro 3 have 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the prior-generatio...
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ReadWrite |
The Quiet Tech Revolution Happening in Your Mortgage Application
Mortgage applications are one of the only things to remain stagnant across various decades. Everyone knows the pain of applying… Continue reading The Quiet Tech Revolution Happening in Your Mortgage Application
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BetaNews |
Google thinks that Chrome autofill will make the holiday season easier
The holiday season is seen by many companies as being as good a reason as any to highlight the benefits of their products and services, and Google is no different in this regard. Using the perceived stress of preparing for everything that this time of year involves for many people, Google says that Chrome autofill is here to make life easier. The company points to now fewer than four ways in which this feature of the web browser can help you out, trying to show how it is about more than just sav...
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TechRadar - All the la... |
I'm a marathon runner and these are the running gifts I wish someone would buy me, plus the ones I'd give to new starters
From top-tier running socks to training and recovery accessories, these are 12 running gifts sporty people will be glad to get.
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The Register |
IBM drops $11B on Confluent to feed next-gen AI ambitions
Big Blue’s latest mega-buy hands it a real-time data-streaming powerhouse built on Kafka
IBM has cracked open its wallet again, agreeing to shell out $11 billion for Confluent in a bid to glue together the data sprawl underpinning the next wave of enterprise AI. …
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Boing Boing |
Tesla robot repeats human operator removing headset, then falls over
Elon Musk describes Tesla's Optimus robot as a revolutionary AI-powered autonomous worker, able to perform a wide range of everyday tasks in and outside of the home. It's a "huge step forward." It will go to Mars next year. — Read the rest
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Android Police - Andro... |
I'm tired of how Google Messages still can't get this one thing right
Still waiting for the fix
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TechRadar - All the la... |
FBI warns of kidnapping scams as hackers turn to AI to provide 'proof of life'
AI-generated deepfake videos are being used as "proof" someone was kidnapped.
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9to5Mac |
iPhone 18 leak says Face ID moving under-display next year
This is the time of year when many design details are being finalized for next fall’s flagship iPhones. Now, a new leak on Weibo corroborates what we’ve heard before: under-display Face ID is planned for the iPhone 18 line.
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MacRumors |
Apple Fitness+ Coming to 28 New Regions With Digital Voice Dubbing
Apple today announced that Fitness+ is expanding to 28 new markets on December 15 in the service's largest international rollout since launch, accompanied by new language dubbing and a K-Pop music genre.
Apple Fitness+ will become available in Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and additional regions on December 15, with Japan scheduled to follow early next year. The expansion increases total availability to 49 countries. Hundreds of sessions will initially be...
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9to5Mac |
Apple announces biggest Fitness+ expansion ever with help from AI
Apple has announced that its Fitness+ digital workout service will expand to more than two dozen additional markets next week. The move more than doubles the footprint for Apple Fitness+, and generative AI is helping to make it possible.
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ZDNet |
Forget burner phones - you can join this new carrier with just a ZIP code (no ID necessary)
Privacy-first Phreeli says it won't collect, sell, or share customer data. Here's why.
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ReadWrite |
SGLA pushes back as Maine bill seeks sweeping ban on online sweepstakes
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has spoken out against a proposed bill in Maine which would see sweepstakes banned.… Continue reading SGLA pushes back as Maine bill seeks sweeping ban on online sweepstakes
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Digital Trends |
Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just picked up a new animation
Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just gained a new animated interface. The contact exchange still is not functional, which suggests the feature remains early in development despite the polished visuals.
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PetaPixel |
Rarely-Seen Seven-Arm ‘Blob’ Octopus Filmed by Underwater Camera
A rarely seen seven-arm octopus known as “the blob octopus” was captured on camera 2,300 feet below the surface in remarkable deep-sea footage.
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