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Microsoft says all Microsoft 365 products are operational, ending an outage that disrupted governments, traders, hospitals, and businesses around the world (Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 08:03:46 GMT

Bloomberg:
Microsoft says all Microsoft 365 products are operational, ending an outage that disrupted governments, traders, hospitals, and businesses around the world — Microsoft Corp. said access has been fully restored to its flagship software, ending an outage that paralyzed government offices, traders and businesses around the world.

 
Sources: despite Nvidia's 20+ years of business in China, Jensen Huang struggled to gain access to policymakers driving Beijing's chip self-sufficiency campaign (Eleanor Olcott/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:30:08 GMT

Eleanor Olcott / Financial Times:
Sources: despite Nvidia's 20+ years of business in China, Jensen Huang struggled to gain access to policymakers driving Beijing's chip self-sufficiency campaign — Former Nvidia chief executive facing intense scrutiny over ties to Beijing — In January 2024, Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang ended …

 
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 13, 2026 - Mashable - Google Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:15:33 GMT
  1. NYT Strands hints, answers for November 13, 2026 Mashable
  2. NYT Strands Hints for November 14, 2026 The New York Times
  3. NYT Strands hints, answers for November 14, 2026 Mashable
  4. Today’s NYT Strands answers, clues, and hints on November 13 (puzzle #985) PC Guide
  5. NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, November 14 (game #986) Yahoo Tech
 
Operand, which offers AI-powered due diligence tools for PE firms, raised $31M across a seed and a Series A led by Khosla Ventures at a $220M valuation (Lucinda Shen/Axios) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:02:17 GMT

Lucinda Shen / Axios:
Operand, which offers AI-powered due diligence tools for PE firms, raised $31M across a seed and a Series A led by Khosla Ventures at a $220M valuation — Operand, which uses AI to do due diligence for private equity firms, raised $31 million in seed and Series A funding, CEO Ram Gorthi tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
Outlook Went Down? Microsoft May Owe You Money - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT
If your Microsoft business services were offline last week, you’re probably entitled to a partial credit on your next monthly bill.
 
WhiteMatter, which builds "guardian" AI agents to oversee file access, software use, decision making, and actions of existing AI agents, raised a $20M Series A (Alice Tecotzky/Business Insider) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:55:00 GMT

Alice Tecotzky / Business Insider:
WhiteMatter, which builds “guardian” AI agents to oversee file access, software use, decision making, and actions of existing AI agents, raised a $20M Series A — A startup using AI agents to keep rogue AI in line has raised $20 million. — WhiteMatter, founded in 2024 …

 
FAA allows flights to resume after hours-long ground stop across the US - Engadget Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:35:40 GMT
The FAA grounded flights for hours on November 13, and the transportation secretary blamed it on old and malfunctioning air traffic control system.
 
Charta Health, which offers AI-powered tools to automate medical chart review, billing, and coding workflows, raised a $55M Series B led by Insight Partners (Jessica Hagen/MobiHealthNews) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:35:00 GMT

Jessica Hagen / MobiHealthNews:
Charta Health, which offers AI-powered tools to automate medical chart review, billing, and coding workflows, raised a $55M Series B led by Insight Partners — The round is the company's third in less than two years and brings its total funding to $85 million. — Global Investing

 
Luminal, which provides an inference cloud and develops inference compiler software to test running AI models on different chips, raised a $25M Series A (Chris Metinko/Axios) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:30:09 GMT

Chris Metinko / Axios:
Luminal, which provides an inference cloud and develops inference compiler software to test running AI models on different chips, raised a $25M Series A — Luminal, a search compiler and inference cloud provider, raised a $25 million Series A led by Standard Capital, CEO Joe Fioti tells Axios Pro exclusively.

 
ESP32 Flight Tracker on Apple CRT - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:58 GMT
Sometimes we’re most taken by what’s on the screen; sometimes the screen itself is the most interesting part of the project. In this case, it’s the latter. That’s no slight …read more
 
ABT Promo Codes & Discounts for November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Learn how to maximize your savings on major appliances, electronics, and mattresses using verified ABT discount codes, rebates, and special coupons, and save up to $1,200 in November 2026.
 
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
 
Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
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20% Off Samsung Promo Code | November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $1,000 on appliances, plus limited-time deals on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
 
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
 
Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
 
Disney Plus Discount Codes: 52% Off November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Cut your subscription costs with the latest active Disney+ bundle deals, verified student offers, and partner promotions.
 
Wayfair Coupons: Up to 80% Off November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 10% off with Wayfair promo code, up to 80% off furniture, and more top coupons.
 
Klook Promo Code: 20% Off November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Maximize your travel budget with our expert guide to finding Klook coupons, app-exclusive deals, and payment discounts on tours, hotels, and transport.
 
LG Promo Codes and Coupons 20% Off for November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
 
30% Off Canon Promo Codes | November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this November 2026.
 
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 20% Off | November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
 
PlayStation Discount Code: 15% Off | November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes.
 
Adidas Promo Code | 60% Off | November 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
 
Cambridge, UK-based Tendrils, which is designing a CPU architecture with thousands of cores operating in parallel, raised $30M led by Benchmark (John Reynolds/Tech.eu) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:55:01 GMT

John Reynolds / Tech.eu:
Cambridge, UK-based Tendrils, which is designing a CPU architecture with thousands of cores operating in parallel, raised $30M led by Benchmark — Tendrils Compute is one of several UK chip startups which investors are backing. — A UK startup developing a radically different type …

 
JD.com completes its takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, after acquiring a ~60% stake for ~$1.5B, following the EU's approval of the deal (Tomoko Wakasugi/Nikkei Asia) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:02:28 GMT

Tomoko Wakasugi / Nikkei Asia:
JD.com completes its takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, after acquiring a ~60% stake for ~$1.5B, following the EU's approval of the deal — SHANGHAI — JD.com has completed an acquisition of German consumer electronics retailer Ceconomy, aiming to link European physical …

 
Analysis: Sam Bankman-Fried's $500M Anthropic investment in 2021 would be worth ~$37B if Anthropic lists at ~$1.5T; he relinquished his stake in 2024 for ~$1.3B (George Hammond/Financial Times) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 04:25:01 GMT

George Hammond / Financial Times:
Analysis: Sam Bankman-Fried's $500M Anthropic investment in 2021 would be worth ~$37B if Anthropic lists at ~$1.5T; he relinquished his stake in 2024 for ~$1.3B — Jailed cryptocurrency mogul loses out on windfall from early investment in the AI lab — Sam Bankman-Fried will miss …

 
Free speech group FIRE says DOJ and DHS will end efforts to curb "ICE Sightings - Chicagoland" Facebook group and Eyes Up iOS app, which report on ICE activity (Kanishka Singh/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 03:45:01 GMT

Kanishka Singh / Reuters:
Free speech group FIRE says DOJ and DHS will end efforts to curb “ICE Sightings - Chicagoland” Facebook group and Eyes Up iOS app, which report on ICE activity — Free speech group FIRE said on Friday the US government agreed to end efforts to press Apple (AAPL.O) and Facebook …

 
US officials say Trump is not expected to raise allegations of a Chinese intelligence operation involving Jensen Huang during his upcoming meeting with Xi (Dan Mangan/CNBC) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 03:10:01 GMT

Dan Mangan / CNBC:
US officials say Trump is not expected to raise allegations of a Chinese intelligence operation involving Jensen Huang during his upcoming meeting with Xi — President Donald Trump is not expected to raise allegations of a Chinese intelligence operation involving former Nvidia CEO J ensen Huang during …

 
Borland C++ 2.0 Compiler Source Reconstructed - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Nov 2026 03:00:44 GMT
As the successor to Turbo C++, Borland C++ was a staple of professional IDEs for C and C++ development, starting with the initial 2.0 release in 1991. Being a commercial …read more
 
Tesla says "select customers" can now place orders for its Cybercab "for personal use", for $30K plus a required $299/month Autonomy Subscription to operate (Kara Carlson/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:25:00 GMT

Kara Carlson / Bloomberg:
Tesla says “select customers” can now place orders for its Cybercab “for personal use”, for $30K plus a required $299/month Autonomy Subscription to operate — Tesla Inc. invited select customers to place orders for the Cybercab in a step toward trying to make its driverless car available to consumers.

 
AI's impact on math is a preview of what AI will do to AI research, with AI matching top human researchers potentially just a couple of years away (Dwarkesh Patel/Dwarkesh Podcast) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:55:00 GMT

Dwarkesh Patel / Dwarkesh Podcast:
AI's impact on math is a preview of what AI will do to AI research, with AI matching top human researchers potentially just a couple of years away — Many thanks to Max Farrens, Gabe Fried, and Thomas Larsen for pairing with me through significant parts of writing and researching this essay.

 
The FAA Nationwide Ground Stop Is Over - Wired Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:46:40 GMT
The five-hour ordeal ended Friday evening. Planes will be allowed to fly again, but the effects of the stoppage will be felt throughout the weekend.
 
AMD Loses Desktop CPU Share for the First Time in Months, Intel Regains Ground - TechPowerUp - Google Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:16:16 GMT
  1. AMD Loses Desktop CPU Share for the First Time in Months, Intel Regains Ground TechPowerUp
  2. Intel takes unexpected bite out of AMD's desktop CPU market share PC Gamer
  3. Intel Reclaims Desktop CPU Crown as AMD's Share Slips Below 30% BigGo Finance
  4. Intel stages surprise desktop CPU comeback as AMD's market share falls below 30% TechSpot
  5. AMD desktop CPU share falls to 29.9% as Intel gains 5 points Tbreak UAE
 
Doc: Amazon, wary of AI agents favoring sites with better data, plans to gather data on nearly every product sold anywhere, including by crawling rivals' sites (Greg Bensinger/Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:15:03 GMT

Greg Bensinger / Reuters:
Doc: Amazon, wary of AI agents favoring sites with better data, plans to gather data on nearly every product sold anywhere, including by crawling rivals' sites — Amazon (AMZN.O) has a secret plan to ensure shoppers never need to leave its site: own the world's product information.

 
Sources and messages: Jensen Huang misled several Nvidia leaders, including general counsel Tim Teter, about the nature of his relationship with Alice Huang (Reuters) - Techmeme Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:00:12 GMT

Reuters:
Sources and messages: Jensen Huang misled several Nvidia leaders, including general counsel Tim Teter, about the nature of his relationship with Alice Huang — Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang misled several of the company's leaders, including general counsel Tim Teter and chief marketing …

 
Starship flight 15 powers to orbit—setting up a possible catch on Saturday - ArsTechnica Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:49:13 GMT
One way or another, the company will get some more data on Saturday.
 
Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6 - BBC - Google Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:37:01 GMT
  1. Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6 BBC
  2. Edinburgh’s Gaming Companies Continue to Make Their Mark The Edinburgh Reporter
  3. Scottish Video Game Industry: 15 to 130 Firms shattered.io
  4. Inside the Scottish origins of GTA as Rockstar prepares for huge release The National Scot
  5. From Frankie Boyle to gang wars - 7 Glasgow references hidden in GTA games Glasgow Times
 
X Window System on the ESP32 - Hack a Day Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:18 GMT
There are a lot of things you can do with an Xserver, but run it on a microcontroller? Well, if that microcontroller is an ESP32-S3, [Sergey Zorin]– and Claude– have …read more
 
Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 Patch To Resolve Colour Glitch - Nintendo Life - Google Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
  1. Metaphor: ReFantazio Switch 2 Patch To Resolve Colour Glitch Nintendo Life
  2. METAPHOR: REFANTAZIO IS NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH 2 SEGA
  3. Award-winning fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio ™ now available on Nintendo Switch 2 COSMOCOVER
  4. Review – Metaphor: Refantazio (Switch 2) WayTooManyGames
  5. Metaphor: ReFantazio grinds onto Switch 2 today (UPDATE) GoNintendo
 
Razer’s Wild $1,000 Gaming Chair Has 6 Motors, Built-in Speakers, RGB Lighting - CNET Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:59:49 GMT
The Soma Pro and Some Sense HD Haptics are part of an updated vibrating gaming chair lineup promising better immersion and improved comfort.
 
Bing now has an "-ai" operator for search results without the AI - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:24:00 GMT

After being among the first to incorporate ChatGPT-style AI answers on Bing, Microsoft has acknowledged that some people don't want to deal with AI's answers in their web searches. The company has now unveiled a browser extension designed to give users a choice between "full" AI-powered search results and traditional...

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FAA has lifted its third-ever nationwide ground stop - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:17:38 GMT
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy blamed obsolete equipment for the outage.
 
Physicists Find a Mathematical Limit to Making Time Run Backward - ScienceAlert - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:03:33 GMT
Physicists Find a Mathematical Limit to Making Time Run Backward ScienceAlert
 
Amazon’s new Kindle Colorsoft is a premium e-reader with a premium price - TechCrunch - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT
  1. Amazon’s new Kindle Colorsoft is a premium e-reader with a premium price TechCrunch
  2. First Look at the Kindle Paperwhite 2026 e-reader Good e-Reader
  3. Which Kindle Should You Buy? We Break Down Each Model Popular Mechanics
  4. Amazon Kindle (2026) Review: The Same Old Kindle With a Sleeker Design PCMag UK
  5. A Close Look At New Kindle Paperwhite Reveals A Surprise Downgrade Forbes
 
Some international physical copies of GTA VI can allegedly be redeemed without opening the box - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:50:13 GMT
The box was already for decoration, and now maybe more so.
 
Some international physical copies of GTA VI can allegedly be redeemed without opening the box - Engadget - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:50:13 GMT
Some international physical copies of GTA VI can allegedly be redeemed without opening the box EngadgetSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
 
Best Early Black Friday AirPods Deals (2026) - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:30:29 GMT
Black Friday is still weeks away, but AirPods discounts are dropping early.
 
Millions of Americans are not taking their GLP-1 drugs as prescribed - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:59:01 GMT
Cost and access barriers are pushing people to modified use and unapproved versions.
 
FAA Grounds All US Flights Until Further Notice - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:42:57 GMT
The government cited a nationwide communications failure among air traffic control systems as the reason for the sudden grounding on Friday.
 
FAA expands AI advice to manage air traffic congestion across entire US airspace - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:20:47 GMT
Airlines praised the AI tool, but the air traffic controllers’ union wasn’t involved.
 
Using a Toothbrush’s NFC chip to Unlock a Computer - Hack a Day Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:00:24 GMT
Depending on which type of electric toothbrush you are using, the replaceable brushes may contain an NFC chip that the handle and possibly base station uses to track various details, …read more
 
CMF’s milk carton-shaped Bluetooth speaker is down to a new low price - The Verge - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT
  1. CMF’s milk carton-shaped Bluetooth speaker is down to a new low price The Verge
  2. CMF Speaker M Review: Sounds So Good, I Bought One Myself BGR
  3. 3 Bluetooth speakers I'd buy instead of those CMF Milk Cartons SoundGuys
  4. CMF Speaker M Review Roundup: BGR Reviewer Buys $59 Speaker S as Critics Split on $109 Price Tech Times
  5. CMF Speaker S vs JBL Go 5: The portable speakers compared Trusted Reviews
 
Intel stages surprise desktop CPU comeback as AMD's market share falls below 30% - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:11:00 GMT

According to data from Mercury Research, Intel reclaimed around 5.1 percentage points of desktop CPU market share from AMD in Q3 2026, pushing its total share above 70% and cutting AMD's to below 30% for the first time in years. The report suggests that Intel now holds approximately 70.1% of...

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In elephants, the resilience of communities has its limits - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:03:13 GMT
In Sri Lanka, ecological change is shrinking a park's elephant population.
 
Atlas Coffee Club’s Black Friday Deals (2026) - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:58:41 GMT
For Black Friday, a new quarterly option delivers three bags at a time, each from a different country.
 
Early Black Friday Mattress Deals: Get Up to 55% Off WIRED-Tested Favorites - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:57:56 GMT
I’ve already found early deals on our favorite WIRED-tested mattresses and sleep accessories.
 
Kalshi ditches Trump Jr. as advisor; CEO admitted "optics" weren't good - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:49:16 GMT
Trump son advised Kalshi and got equity while Trump admin helped Kalshi in lawsuits.
 
Drop-in Vintage CPU Replacements with the tranZPUter Project - Hack a Day Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT
One of the struggles with vintage computer systems is that many of the ICs in them have no modern-day version that you can just purchase and drop-in. Creating replacements that …read more
 
Nintendo takes down 144 GitHub repositories hosting Switch modchip firmware - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:28:00 GMT

A few years ago, Nintendo tried and ultimately failed to stop commercial ventures from selling modchips for the Switch. The company prosecuted Gary Bowser and other members of the Team Xecuter group, but the hardware is still available through third-party organizations and websites. This is why Nintendo is now changing...

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Apple Releases tvOS 27.2.1 With Siri AI for Older Apple TVs - MacRumors - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:26:39 GMT
  1. Apple Releases tvOS 27.2.1 With Siri AI for Older Apple TVs MacRumors
  2. The new Apple TV 4K is my favorite streaming box ever, but is the price too high? CNN
  3. The $300 Apple TV 4K Is Absurdly Expensive and Absurdly Good PCMag
  4. The pricey new Apple TV 4K is still the best streamer around The Verge
  5. Just got the new Apple TV 4K? Change these two settings immediately What Hi-Fi?
 
Google now lets people connect Gemini to their bank accounts - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:15:32 GMT
This is for spending analysis and not for making purchases.
 
Here’s how you can save on your GTA VI preorder ahead of launch - The Verge - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:14:38 GMT
  1. Here’s how you can save on your GTA VI preorder ahead of launch The Verge
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Will Run At 30 FPS On All Consoles, But PS5 Pro Will Feature 'Improved Clarity' And Ray-Traced Shadows Game Informer
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S Through XBOX Cloud Gaming on November 19 XBOX Wire
  4. Is Your Console Ready for Grand Theft Auto 6? Here’s What You Can Do to Make Room CNET
  5. Pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 starting today PlayStation.Blog
 
Microsoft 365 Crawls Back to Life After a 24-Hour Outage - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:08:57 GMT
The company says a bad update—not a cyberattack or AI—caused its servers around the world to crash.
 
Disney's 3D movies shine on Meta's Quest 3, it's just a shame it took so long - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Finally, you can watch Avatar in 3D HFR at home.
 
SpaceX Attempts History Friday With the First-Ever Double Catch - CNET Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:58:24 GMT
SpaceX is going to catch the Super Heavy rocket and the upper stage of the Starship booster, something never done before.
 
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake sells 5 million copies in just four days - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Nintendo announced the remake during a Direct presentation back in June, and followed it up with a 15-minute preview in early September. The Switch 2 exclusive features a complete graphical overhaul of the 1998 original as well as several quality of life updates including additional NPC dialogue, improved camera controls,...

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Free Download Manager accelerates downloads and supports torrents - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:36:00 GMT
FDM accelerates downloads by splitting files into multiple segments. It integrates with popular browsers, resumes transfers, and supports torrent downloads and magnet links. Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, the app can also do scheduling and manage bandwidth.
 
The not-so-mysterious disappearance of the lunch break - The Washington Post - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The not-so-mysterious disappearance of the lunch break The Washington Post
 
8BitDo's new Forest Wonder keyboard and mouse bring a touch of the outdoors to your gaming setup - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:59:00 GMT

8BitDo's latest offering in the "cozy" gaming peripheral market is now available for shipping in Europe and elsewhere around the world. The Chinese manufacturer recently launched its new "Forest Wonder" duo of input devices, which includes both an 87-key compact keyboard and a wireless mouse featuring the same stylish, pixel-inspired...

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Hackaday Podcast Episode 394: Linux in Weird Places, Yet More Hidden SDRs, and a Supercon Wrapup - Hack a Day Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:30:24 GMT
Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi are back from Supercon, and they’ve got plenty of thoughts to share about it. But before they discuss this weekend’s higlights, they’ll cover …read more
 
OpenAI board member worries an AI "takeover" of society could be months away - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:25:45 GMT
Researcher traces a path from AI reward hacking to potential human extinction.
 
You can now tempt fate and give your banking information to ChatGPT - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:17:51 GMT
The new Wallet feature will allow its AI agents to make purchases on your behalf.
 
The Microsoft Outage Is a Warning for the World - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:15:54 GMT
Countless businesses, schools, hospitals, and governments have found out the hard way what it means to rely on a single company’s systems to get things done. And next time could be even worse.
 
AMD rebrands Medusa Halo as Siren Halo, leak points to Xbox-inspired hardware - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:04:00 GMT

In an X post, tipster Gotou_3rd claimed that Siren Halo is AMD's official codename for the lineup previously known as Medusa Halo. According to the tipster, the name was deliberately chosen because Team Red does not plan to release an entirely new Halo APU design in 2027. Instead, AMD will...

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Ahead of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI,’ Rockstar Staff Vote on Union Effort - Bloomberg.com - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:01 GMT
  1. Ahead of ‘Grand Theft Auto VI,’ Rockstar Staff Vote on Union Effort Bloomberg.com
  2. Rockstar workers vote on union recognition as GTA VI launch looms The Register
  3. IWGB launches historic recognition ballot at GTA VI developer Rockstar Morning Star | The People’s Daily
  4. SAG-AFTRA Statement on Rockstar Games Workers Union Recognition Vote sag-aftra
  5. Rockstar Games to Vote on Formal Union Recognition During GTA 6’s Launch KeenGamer
 
WoW Forever Has a Weekly Quest That Can Reward Up to 100 Gold, and Players Don't Love It - IGN - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:56:57 GMT
  1. WoW Forever Has a Weekly Quest That Can Reward Up to 100 Gold, and Players Don't Love It IGN
  2. WoW: Forever Hotfixes - November 10, 2026 — World of Warcraft — Blizzard News Blizzard News
  3. World of Warcraft: Forever’s First Big Hotfix Makes Changes to 7 Classes VICE
  4. WoW Forever reduces auction house listing costs and adds more gold to high-level quests Massively Overpowered
  5. WoW Forever News: Dungeon XP, Faction Balance and More space4games
 
After 3 Weeks and More Than 451,000 Folds, the iPhone Duo’s Hinge Is Finally Starting to Fail - CNET Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:50:08 GMT
We built a machine to fold the iPhone Duo until it breaks. Twenty days of 24/7 folding later, Apple’s phone shows the first major sign of wear.
 
After 3 Weeks and More Than 451,000 Folds, the iPhone Duo's Hinge Is Finally Starting to Fail - CNET - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:50:08 GMT
  1. After 3 Weeks and More Than 451,000 Folds, the iPhone Duo's Hinge Is Finally Starting to Fail CNET
  2. iPhone Duo hinge wears down after 440,300 folds AppleInsider
  3. Sorry, Apple fans. The iPhone Duo’s cracking issue did not go away PhoneArena
  4. iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ could be at an end, as leaker claims Apple has figured out why some screens have been randomly breaking Tom's Guide
  5. iPhone Duo Resale Prices Fall 22%... iPhone 18 Pro Falls 30% Amid ‘panic-full’ Controversy [IT Item of the Day] 파이낸셜뉴스
 
LibreOffice is a free, offline alternative to Microsoft Office - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:50:00 GMT
LibreOffice is a fully featured open-source office suite that works entirely offline. Its Writer, Calc, and Impress applications cover word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations, with support for Microsoft Office formats, and it's available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
 
Microsoft services are returning after an outage took down Outlook, Teams and more - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:35:36 GMT
The House of Representatives, health care providers, schools and many other organizations were affected.
 
Windows 0-day dropped by disgruntled researcher hands hackers System rights - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:26:32 GMT
"SignDrop" exploit lets local users gain all-powerful System rights.
 
Windows 0-day dropped by disgruntled researcher hands hackers System rights - Ars Technica - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:26:32 GMT
  1. Windows 0-day dropped by disgruntled researcher hands hackers System rights Ars Technica
  2. Nightmare Eclipse Drops Windows Zero-Day Exploit ‘SignDrop’ SecurityWeek
  3. New SignDrop Zero-Day Exploit Turns Windows CLFS Security Feature Into SYSTEM Access The Hacker News
  4. New Windows 'SignDrop' zero-day gives attackers SYSTEM privileges MLQ.ai
  5. Researchers Report Windows Exploit That Could Disable Antivirus Protections Mezha.net
 
Motorola Signature 27 has a serious battery problem in some regions - PhoneArena - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:12:08 GMT
  1. Motorola Signature 27 has a serious battery problem in some regions PhoneArena
  2. The Motorola Signature 27 Is A Beast Engadget
  3. 6 reasons I'd still buy the Galaxy S26 Ultra instead of the Motorola Signature 27 Android Authority
  4. Motorola Signature 27's battery capacity in Germany is the same as other regions - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  5. Motorola Signature 27: 200MP periscope, Sony LYTIA and a dedicated action sensor PTTL.gr
 
EU cybersecurity vendors are gaining ground on US rivals, but Americans still hold 62% of sales - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:11:00 GMT

The Register reports that Context tracked a 35% increase in distributor sales of cybersecurity products from EU-headquartered vendors between Q3 2024 and Q3 2026. Overall sales grew 10%, while American suppliers managed 8%.

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GTA 6 Preorders Top $1B, Record-Sales Odds Hit 97% - Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) - Benzinga - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:05:56 GMT
  1. GTA 6 Preorders Top $1B, Record-Sales Odds Hit 97% - Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) Benzinga
  2. ‘GTA 6’ Presales ‘Far in Excess’ of Expectations Ahead of Next Week’s Launch, Take-Two CEO Says Variety
  3. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Reaches $1 Billion In Sales Ahead Of Release, Report Says Forbes
  4. Take-Two Interactive Software Reports Lower Revenue Ahead of ‘GTA VI’ Launch WSJ
  5. How to Play GTA VI—Buy Take-Two Stock Barron's
 
Jensen Huang and the End of the Founder Fairy Tale - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The former tech CEO is obsessed with the power of storytelling. But he hasn't spun his way out of his sex scandals.
 
Garmin Sales Begin: Huge deals on Garmin Fenix, Edge, Forerunner Series and more! - DC Rainmaker - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:30:05 GMT
  1. Garmin Sales Begin: Huge deals on Garmin Fenix, Edge, Forerunner Series and more! DC Rainmaker
  2. Best early Black Friday Garmin Watch deals: The top 4 I’d consider buying now ZDNET
  3. Garmin Black Friday Deals Are Live. These GPS Computers, Radars, and More Are Actually Worth Buying Bicycling
  4. The Garmin Venu 4 transformed my workouts, and now it’s cheaper than ever before Android Police
  5. Garmin Forerunner 970 just became a bit easier to recommend PhoneArena
 
Microsoft’s global outage may be worse than Amazon's or CrowdStrike's, expert says - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:26:53 GMT
Governments, hospitals, courts scrambled by global Microsoft outage.
 
QSSR Upgrades Revealed For Six PS5 Games, Live Now in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Digital Foundry - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:19:00 GMT
  1. QSSR Upgrades Revealed For Six PS5 Games, Live Now in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Foundry
  2. QSSR arrives in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Control Resonant, The Finals, Arc Raiders, No Man’s Sky, and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam PlayStation.Blog
  3. Spider-Man 2 And A Bunch Of Other Great Games Are About To Look Even Better On Base PS5 Kotaku
  4. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 drops unexpected update following Wolverine disappointment GAMINGbible
  5. Sony’s QSSR Technology Is Coming to Spider-Man 2, ARC Raiders and More PlayDayOne
 
Steam's review queue is delaying indie launches, and developers blame a wave of AI-made games - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:12:00 GMT

TwoMenGames is one of the studios caught up in this situation. The small team was supposed to release its first game, Amazing Slot Survivor, today. But the slot machine-themed roguelike never received Valve's approval in time. Instead, the studio posted that Steam's review was simply taking longer than expected, so...

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It's the end of the world as we know it, per a physicist's 1960 prediction - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:09:39 GMT
Heinz von Foerster thought population would grow exponentially and "squeeze" us all to death.
 
Why Chefs Save Leftover Pasta Water, and Why You Should, Too - CNET Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:06:55 GMT
If you’re skipping this step when making pasta, you’re leaving behind liquid gold.
 
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for November 16 to 20 - XBOX Wire - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:04:03 GMT
  1. Next Week on XBOX: New Games for November 16 to 20 XBOX Wire
  2. Out this week: TANUKI: Pon’s Summer, Warhammer Survivors, Shrek 2, Sonic Pico Park, Football Manager 27, more Games Asylum
  3. PlayStation game releases — November 9th to 15th TrueTrophies
  4. Xbox Week Ahead Brings Football Manager 27 Warhammer Survivors And Shrek 2 Remastered GameFragger.com
  5. 10 Xbox Games Are Releasing Today, Including A Nostalgic Return To A Kingdom Far Far Away (November 10) Pure Xbox
 
Here's How To Claim All The Xbox 25th Anniversary In-Game Items - Pure Xbox - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:03:46 GMT
  1. Here's How To Claim All The Xbox 25th Anniversary In-Game Items Pure Xbox
  2. XBOX Playback is Here: Look Back at Your XBOX Story XBOX Wire
  3. Join Us in Celebration of 25 Years of XBOX! Forza.net
  4. 'Xbox Playback' is Microsoft's gaming Spotify Wrapped on steroids — Here's how to get yours Windows Central
  5. Xbox Lights Up Seattle With Incredible 25th Anniversary Drone Show PlayDayOne
 
This Week In Security: Four-Digit Patch Tuesday, SSH Exploited, GitBook Breach, Android GhostMap - Hack a Day Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:26 GMT
It’s the second Tuesday of the month, and that means another Microsoft Patch Tuesday. The new normal is that the numbers are hard to believe. Brian Krebs reports that this …read more
 
Screenless GPS: Slate Auto says, "Remember the road atlas" - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:45:04 GMT
What’s more fitting than a spiral-bound map for a bare-bones two-door pickup?
 
iPhone 18 and 18e Coming in Spring 2027 With A20 Chip - MacRumors - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:37:11 GMT
  1. iPhone 18 and 18e Coming in Spring 2027 With A20 Chip MacRumors
  2. And just like that, the iPhone Air 2 looks like a worse deal than the original iPhone Air PhoneArena
  3. Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Specs, iPhone Duo Milestones, M6 IMac Benefits Forbes
  4. Leak reveals details for more iPhone 18 models launching early 2027 9to5Mac
  5. Apple May Make Significant Battery Changes in iPhone 18 Yahoo News UK
 
Scientists warn 1.5°C climate change threshold could arrive by 2029 - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:29:15 GMT
Climate action has stalled for five years as fossil fuel development keeps growing.
 
Google's new smart glasses take on Meta with Gemini and promises of better privacy - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:29:00 GMT

Pre-orders are now open for two new sets of Google smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Shipment dates remain unclear, but various colors and styles are available, ranging from around $400 to $500.

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Another Update About The ‘GTA 6 Online’ Release Date - Forbes - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:06:20 GMT
  1. Another Update About The ‘GTA 6 Online’ Release Date Forbes
  2. GTA 6 Online release window has apparently leaked Notebookcheck
  3. GTA 6's PlayStation Store Data Hints at Multiplayer Support TechPowerUp
  4. PSA: GTA 6 Does Not Have Online Multiplayer at Launch Push Square
  5. Do you need an internet connection, PS Plus, or Game Pass to play GTA 6? Everything we know about its online r Diario AS
 
Why Apple's HomeView Relies So Heavily On Your iPhone - Engadget - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
  1. Why Apple's HomeView Relies So Heavily On Your iPhone Engadget
  2. I Spent a Week Testing Apple’s New HomeView. It’s ... Fine. The New York Times
  3. Apple’s HomeView is my new favorite smart display — but not my daughter’s The Verge
  4. Apple’s HomeView Makes Up for Late Arrival with Ecosystem Perks: Review Bloomberg.com
  5. Apple Launches Two Products Today MacRumors
 
Why Apple's HomeView relies so heavily on your iPhone - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
To make the HomeView both personal and communal, there was only one place to go.
 
The Motorola Signature 27 is a beast - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Motorola's latest phone has a monstrous tandem OLED display, a huge 7,000mah battery, fancy cameras and a massive $1,600 price tag.
 
AMD wants gamers to remember Radeon loyalty, days after declaring itself a data center-first company - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:41:00 GMT

AMD's post might be a response to all that's going on at Nvidia right now. With Jensen Huang having just quit as CEO after 33 years at the helm, and questions mounting over what his departure means for the AI industry and the wider economy, perhaps Team Red thought it...

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I’d rather use Android XR glasses over Meta Ray-Bans for the app alone - 9to5Google - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT
  1. I’d rather use Android XR glasses over Meta Ray-Bans for the app alone 9to5Google
  2. Google knows smart glasses have a privacy problem. Here’s how it’s trying to fix it CNN
  3. See our intelligent eyewear lineup and pre-order your pair blog.google
  4. Google pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395 Ars Technica
  5. Google and Samsung to Release AI Smart Glasses in December Bloomberg.com
 
Strategy RPG Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds coming to PS5 in May 2027 - Gematsu - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:15:08 GMT
  1. Strategy RPG Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds coming to PS5 in May 2027 Gematsu
  2. Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds brings tactical adventure to PS5 in May 2027 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds Fully Releasing on PC, PS5 in May RPGamer
  4. 'Guild Saga' Combines Weather with Nearly 200 Skills Inven Global
  5. Ambitious PS5 Tactical RPG Sets Release Window Yahoo Tech
 
Animaj Brings ‘Ozzy Fox’ Series to Disney Plus as It Charts a Path for AI in Animation - CNET Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:05:00 GMT
Animators using agentic AI? It’s already happening, and this is what it looks like.
 
Surface Laptop Ultra review: The most powerful Surface yet, but it still lags behind Apple - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Microsoft's latest Surface is a beautiful flagship device for NVIDIA's RTX Spark.
 
Bloomberg details web of Chinese AI companies with smuggled NVIDIA chips linked to Alice Huang - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:58:10 GMT
Bloomberg found evidence of a network of Chinese companies smuggling NVIDIA chips with Alice Huang at the center.
 
Anduril's first satellite has night vision for catching rivals sneaking around in orbit - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:54:00 GMT

Anduril-216 rode a SpaceX rideshare to orbit back in July. It's roughly the size of an oven and flies about 590 km (366 miles) up, so it spends around a third of every lap in darkness.

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3 Best Walking Pad Treadmills for Homes and Offices (2026) - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:34:00 GMT
Our team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
 
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5 Million in Four Days, Yet Former Nintendo Leads Say The Series Sold “Like Nothing” Before Breath of the Wild - Wccftech - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:24:10 GMT
  1. Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sells 5 Million in Four Days, Yet Former Nintendo Leads Say The Series Sold “Like Nothing” Before Breath of the Wild Wccftech
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 sells over 5.2 million units worldwide in first four days Nintendo
  3. The ‘Zelda: Ocarina Of Time’ Remake Sold Over 5 Million Copies In 4 Days Forbes
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — The Kotaku Review Kotaku
  5. 'The Ocarina of Time' remake is setting Metacritic records left and right Mashable
 
Warhammer Survivors Gets Promising Post-Launch Content Roadmap Full of Free Updates - GameWatcher - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:10:00 GMT
  1. Warhammer Survivors Gets Promising Post-Launch Content Roadmap Full of Free Updates GameWatcher
  2. Warhammer Survivors Puts Your Brain In A Mindless Blender Of Non-Stop Action Kotaku
  3. Warhammer Survivors review PC Gamer
  4. Warhammer Survivors Out Now on XBOX Game Pass! Defeat the Gloomspite Gitz With These Tips XBOX Wire
  5. Warhammer Survivors Isn’t Good Enough to Be a Vampire Survivors Replacement Polygon.com
 
Could you survive without Microsoft? Inside the costs of digital dependence - The Conversation - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:09:36 GMT
  1. Could you survive without Microsoft? Inside the costs of digital dependence The Conversation
  2. Microsoft outage: The significant hidden costs of big tech reliance The Independent
  3. Could You Survive Without Microsoft? The Hidden Cost of Dependence JournalArta
 
AI companies' own doomsday warnings come back to haunt them in lawsuit demanding development freeze - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:04:00 GMT

Filed in San Francisco Superior Court on November 12, the case targets Anthropic, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and SpaceXSI. The plaintiffs are Irreplaceable Education Fund, Public Citizen, Heat Initiative, and the Alliance for Secure AI.

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Rocket Report: Starship set for historic test flight; a century of Electron - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:40 GMT
"You can simplify it as a big tank feeding engines."
 
TCL QM7L Mini-LED TV Review (2026) - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT
$1,500 buys you vibrant color, deep blacks, and a fast screen fit for just about anything. Just be sure the wide pedestal fits your setup.
 
Specialized’s Tarmac SL9 S-Level is built to wreck your Zone 2 ride - ArsTechnica Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:50:38 GMT
Specialized’s second-fastest bike may be the smart buy.
 
This Startup Is Betting on AI Microdramas to Get More Black Stories in Hollywood - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:45:00 GMT
Mansa says its AI microdramas can serve as proofs of concept for what Black audiences want. Critics say the studio is selling out.
 
Even Black Friday Will Be More Expensive Than Usual - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT
The AI memory crunch is coming for your holiday shopping list.
 
‘A Servant Class, Not a Working Class’: Stephen Miller’s Biographer on What Comes Next - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT
Jean Guerrero, Stephen Miller’s biographer, sees him as “a case study in oligarchic capture”—and as a way for Donald Trump to double down.
 
Modder tricks Switch 2 into thinking a $45 laptop hub is an official Nintendo dock - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The hobbyist, who goes by mkopec, explained in a blog post that Nintendo's dock is simply too bulky to travel with. A €40 ($44) Cable Matters 7-in-1 hub looked like a neat replacement, since it already takes video over USB-C. But hooked up to a Switch 2, it only charged the console.

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Inside the 42-Year Journey to Bring ‘Neuromancer’ to the Screen - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT
William Gibson released his seminal novel Neuromancer in 1984. WIRED has an exclusive look at how it eventually made its way to Apple TV—thanks in no small part to Drake.
 
Here’s a demo of Google Calculator’s new Unit Conversion feature and a preview of Pixel Solver - Android Authority - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:53:00 GMT
  1. Here’s a demo of Google Calculator’s new Unit Conversion feature and a preview of Pixel Solver Android Authority
  2. Pixel phones getting new icon styles, Create My Widget, and more in November Pixel Drop Ars Technica
  3. Gemini Intelligence: New features, on more devices blog.google
  4. Android 17 QPR2 Arrives a Month Early With New Controls for 23 Pixel Devices TechRepublic
  5. Millions Of Google Pixel Users Get Good And Bad News In New Update Forbes
 
Whoop Humans is a social network designed for fitness enthusiasts - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:39:44 GMT
Whoop, a company that makes screenless fitness trackers, has launched its own social network.
 
‘Call Him Out’: Cybertruck Loyalists Are in Mourning—and They Want Answers From Elon Musk - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Tesla’s unpredictable CEO is ready to move on from the company’s most controversial vehicle, but owners aren’t about to let him off the hook for what they see as a poor decision.
 
Microsoft struggles to restore Outlook, Teams, and other services as global outage enters second day - TechSpot Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:15:00 GMT

36 hours and counting... For live status updates on the outage, check here.

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One Man’s Quest to Create the Perfect Whiskey Glass - The New York Times - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:03:25 GMT
One Man’s Quest to Create the Perfect Whiskey Glass The New York Times
 
Waves that clear waste from the brain during sleep are impaired in older adults - MIT Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers now hope to investigate whether increasing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid during sleep could improve brain health.
 
The Hubble Space Telescope Is Sinking. NASA Is Looking for Ways to Keep It Afloat - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
With Hubble expected to reenter the atmosphere by 2034 and several malfunctions on board, NASA is asking commercial space companies for proposals on how to extend the telescope’s lifespan.
 
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Review: Undercutting the Competition - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
It’s not promoted very much, but Bitdefender’s stand-alone Antivirus Plus software is both effective and affordable.
 
Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need? - BBC - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:29:25 GMT
Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need? BBC
 
BYD admits wheel assembly error on its flagship electric SUV - Engadget Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:12:48 GMT
The electric automaker has apologized and said it will fix the issue for affected vehicles.
 
Western Digital Promo Code: 15% Off - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
 
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.
 
Chatbooks Promo Code: 40% Off | November 2026 - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
 
Instacart Promo Code: $15 Off | November 2026 - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in November 2026.
 
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off November 2026 - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
 
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in November 2026 - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
 
Could the 500bhp+, sub-tonne Theon ‘R’ be the king of all Porsche restomods? - Top Gear - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:04:54 GMT
  1. Could the 500bhp+, sub-tonne Theon ‘R’ be the king of all Porsche restomods? Top Gear
  2. Theon Just Built a 419-HP Porsche 911 That Weighs 2,535 Pounds Autoweek
  3. Theon Design Expands US Presence As It Celebrates A Decade Of Porsche Restomods Motor1.com
  4. Theon Design's Porsche 964 edges a GT3 RS on power-to-weight AutoNext.co
  5. Theon Celebrated a Decade of 964s by Dressing This Carbon-Bodied 911 in Gorgeous Oak Green HiConsumption
 
They Met in Silence and Haven’t Stopped Talking Since - The New York Times - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:09 GMT
They Met in Silence and Haven’t Stopped Talking Since The New York Times
 
Helping robots fit into the human workplace - MIT Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Founded by Anthony Jules ’92, SM ’92 and Professor Emeritus Rodney Brooks, Robust AI’s robots are designed to collaborate with humans in factories and warehouses.
 
New AI “copilot” helps engineers design better structures - MIT Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The system asks humans for feedback to increase trust in machine-generated designs for buildings and bridges.
 
Xbox Confirms Wolfenstein 3 Coming Soon and Id Software Teases Next Doom Game - TechPowerUp - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:53:42 GMT
  1. Xbox Confirms Wolfenstein 3 Coming Soon and Id Software Teases Next Doom Game TechPowerUp
  2. Wolfenstein 3 Is Officially In Production Game Informer
  3. ‘Wolfenstein 3’ in Development at Xbox’s MachineGames Variety
  4. What Is “Nazitraz” in Wolfenstein 3, and What Could It Mean for the Sequel’s Story? IGN
  5. Xbox announces Wolfenstein 3 The Verge
 
Trader Joe's Fans Are Up In Arms Over This Alleged Change: 'Where Is The Integrity?' - The Takeout - Google Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:31:00 GMT
Trader Joe's Fans Are Up In Arms Over This Alleged Change: 'Where Is The Integrity?' The Takeout
 
After Jensen Huang, Big Tech Has a Chance to Learn From Nvidia’s Mistakes - CNET Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:30:20 GMT
Tech insiders and commentators say Nvidia will survive Huang’s departure, but it’s time for more accountability among CEOs.
 
‘Bring Back THE Boss’: Nvidia Employees Petition for Jensen Huang’s Return - Wired Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:17:49 GMT
An internal post urging the board to consider employee sentiment about Nvidia’s former CEO has drawn more than 1,600 comments, the majority in full support of reinstalling him.
 
Google Catches Up to Apple, With Digital Wallet Keys for Your Physical Home Lock - CNET Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:49:36 GMT
Google Wallet can unlock Android users’ doors who have compatible smart locks.
 
Roborock Robot Vacuum Early Black Friday Deals (2026) - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:54:58 GMT
The brand’s official Black Friday sales start next week, but some of its best vacuums are already discounted.
 
Meta's Muse can now make calls on your behalf (if you have a paid subscription) - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:32:00 GMT
The AI agent can schedule appointments, make reservations and wait on hold for you.
 
Three New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (November 12) - Pure Xbox - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:28:43 GMT
  1. Three New Console Features Begin Rolling Out Today For Xbox Insiders (November 12) Pure Xbox
  2. Available for XBOX Insiders: More Ways to Personalize Your Home, Library, and Guide XBOX Wire
  3. Xbox owners are getting more customizations for backgrounds and the Guide menu The Verge
  4. Xbox says its PC app can launch up to 60% faster, but the redesign is in preview MIXED News
  5. Xbox Introduces New Ways to Customise Your Console’s Home Screen and Library PlayDayOne
 
Australia plans new law to hold AI companies responsible when their agents cause harm - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:08:00 GMT

Australia's federal government is working on a law to force accountability onto AI companies, with legislation expected in Parliament next year. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the plan, saying his government wants Australia to be the first nation in the world to hold AI companies criminally liable for technologies that...

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Why Are Games Hiding Their Blatant AI Usage If They Think It's Totally Cool And Fine And The Future - Aftermath - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:07:42 GMT
  1. Why Are Games Hiding Their Blatant AI Usage If They Think It's Totally Cool And Fine And The Future Aftermath
  2. "It's a wild situation" – An investor and publisher perspective on the rise of AI copycats, the discoverability crisis, and more GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Weekly Gaming Reports Recap: November 9 - November 13 (2026) Substack
  4. One person can also develop games, and classic old games can be revived by AI: The gaming industry is ushering in a new… 深潮TechFlow
  5. How AI Is Being Used To Transform The World Of Online Gaming Gameindustry.com
 
In reversal, American Cancer Society urges routine prostate cancer screening - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:59:51 GMT
Men aged 50–69 and at average risk should get PSA screening every two years.
 
Mint Mobile Will Give You $500 Off Select New Phones When You Sign Up for a Year - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:47:26 GMT
The limited-time offer applies to the latest phones from Google and Samsung, but you must be a new customer who signs up for 12 months of the unlimited plan.
 
Silicon Valley Is Still Defending Jensen Huang - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:29:43 GMT
Nvidia employees and tech insiders never thought the chip king would lose his job. Despite his sudden resignation, many of them are still in denial.
 
The 10 Best Early Black Friday TV Deals (2026) - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:27:06 GMT
I found discounts of up to half off some of the top WIRED-tested TVs.
 
You Could Learn to Pilot This ‘Flying Car’ in Just 5 Minutes - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:23:22 GMT
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a… flying Cybertruck? Nope, it’s a modular flying machine that will take to the skies next year.
 
A startup says its frame generation beats DLSS and runs on GPUs as old as the GeForce GTX 16 series - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:23:00 GMT

Users can now download an open beta to test Apex Compute's claim that its neural rendering suite outperforms and outshines Nvidia DLSS frame generation. Super resolution and ray reconstruction (denoising) components are still in development.

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Muse can now place calls to US businesses — if you pay - TechCrunch - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:22:28 GMT
  1. Muse can now place calls to US businesses — if you pay TechCrunch
  2. Meta's Muse AI Agent Now Handles Your Phone Call Chores for $20 a Month PCMag
  3. Meta’s AI agent Muse lands on Apple Watch and Android Wear OS TechCrunch
  4. Meta's Muse Can Now Make Calls On Your Behalf (If You Have A Paid Subscription) Engadget
  5. Meta's Muse now calls businesses for you, but many companies might just hang up on the AI The Decoder
 
Jensen Huang Is Out. Will Nvidia’s Rivals Cash In? - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:14:41 GMT
In a special episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we break down Jensen Huang’s resignation from Nvidia, what comes next for the company, and where the AI industry goes from here.
 
Addressing nuclear challenges, from radiation detection to power in space - MIT Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:10:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Jake Hecla is developing tools to cool space-based reactors, detect the presence of nuclear weapons, and better understand emerging nuclear technologies.
 
Put That Pan Anywhere: Miele’s New Induction Cooktop Is One Big Burner - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:48:17 GMT
The unique full-surface cooktop accommodates up to six pieces of cookware at once, anywhere you place them.
 
Q&A: From seed funding to scientific breakthroughs - MIT Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:45:00 GMT
How the MIT Global Seed Funds helped Professor Matt Shoulders and his team build international collaborations that continue to shape his research more than a decade later.
 
Energy, prosperity, emissions, and innovation: A decarbonization progress report - MIT Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT
Eric Toone, CTO of Breakthrough Energy, assessed global decarbonization, and the opportunities and challenges that remain, at MITEI’s annual research conference.
 
Walmart Early Black Friday Deals Double as Great Gifts (2026) - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:21:33 GMT
Save on some of our favorite giftable vacuums, headphones, pet gadgets, and more ahead of Black Friday.
 
Three Lincoln Laboratory technologies receive 2026 R&D 100 Awards - MIT Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:15:00 GMT
A secure operating system, a quantum microsystem platform, and a 5G interference-canceling algorithm are named among the year's most significant innovations.
 
Xbox adds more OG console games to PC, including Knights of the Old Republic — now with achievements - Windows Central - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
  1. Xbox adds more OG console games to PC, including Knights of the Old Republic — now with achievements Windows Central
  2. 25 Original XBOX Games Available Today on PC via XBOX Backward Compatibility XBOX Wire
  3. 17 Classic XBOX Games Could be Coming to PC Insider Gaming
  4. Here are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC The Verge
  5. 21 Original Xbox Games Are Coming To PC Via Backwards Compatibility Today (November 12) Pure Xbox
 
Men: Here’s How to Upgrade Your Office Wardrobe With Vintage Clothes - WSJ - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Men: Here’s How to Upgrade Your Office Wardrobe With Vintage Clothes WSJ
 
OpenAI launches security products, tells orgs they’re doomed if they don’t use them - The Register - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:48:45 GMT
  1. OpenAI launches security products, tells orgs they’re doomed if they don’t use them The Register
  2. OpenAI Unveils Daybreak Red Team, Defense Factory Security Tools SecurityWeek
  3. GPT-6.2 Did Not Ship: What OpenAI Launched on 12 Nov OrcaRouter
  4. OpenAI's Next-Gen Cyber AI Outperforms Rivals 2-to-1, Offers Glimpse of Unreleased Model BigGo Finance
 
‘Unlike Anything Else’: As ‘GTA 6’ Approaches, the Gaming Industry Braces the World for Its Pop Culture Takeover - Variety - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:36:00 GMT
  1. ‘Unlike Anything Else’: As ‘GTA 6’ Approaches, the Gaming Industry Braces the World for Its Pop Culture Takeover Variety
  2. 'Grand Theft Auto VI' is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake AP News
  3. How years of research built Grand Theft Auto VI’s obsessively detailed world The Guardian
  4. ‘GTA 6’ vs. Hollywood: Industry Braces for “Biggest Entertainment Launch in History” The Hollywood Reporter
  5. The Global Story | GTA 6: A mirror of America? BBC
 
Jensen Huang Didn’t Name His Own Replacement as One of Tech’s Most Powerful Women - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:35:11 GMT
A recent WIRED investigation explored the complicated definition of “power” for women in the industry. Jensen Huang’s answers now appear to show his blind spots.
 
Apple Continues to Move Up iPhone Duo Delivery Dates - MacRumors - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:28:50 GMT
  1. Apple Continues to Move Up iPhone Duo Delivery Dates MacRumors
  2. Apple's First Foldable iPhone Sells Out in Minutes Despite $2,000 Price Seoul Economic Daily
  3. Some iPhone Duo Orders Move Up to December as New Buyers Still Face January Estimates - AppleMagazine AppleMagazine
  4. More iPhone Duo orders move forward in time for Christmas The Apple Post
  5. Some iPhone Duo Preorder Delivery Dates Are Moving Up Yahoo Tech
 
Xbox Releases New Fable Gameplay Ahead of Company's 25th Anniversary - IGN - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:16:04 GMT
  1. Xbox Releases New Fable Gameplay Ahead of Company's 25th Anniversary IGN
  2. Xbox Shares New Fable Trailer that Divides the Fanbase Polygon.com
  3. Fable Quest Gameplay Teases Deepwood Corruption and the Hero of Bower GamingBolt
 
Major Microsoft Outlook Outage Leaves People With Email Jobs Unable to Email - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:01:33 GMT
Microsoft says its systems are experiencing “elevated loads” as the company races to end an outage impacting its business and enterprise customers.
 
Slaughter Mode arrives to DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations November 16 - Slayers Club - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT
  1. Slaughter Mode arrives to DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations November 16 Slayers Club
  2. Bethesda Celebrates XBOX 25 with id Software & MachineGames News XBOX Wire
  3. DOOM Developer id Software Confirms It's Working On A New Game Nintendo Life
  4. New Game from Doom studio and New Wolfenstein Announced Polygon.com
  5. Hugo Martin returns as id Software begins work on its next game KitGuru
 
Ars Live: What drone attacks on data centers mean for modern life in the cloud - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:59:59 GMT
A livestream Ars discussion is happening on November 17 at 1 pm Eastern Time.
 
The Elder Scrolls' most obscure adventure gets a 4K PC makeover - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:49:11 GMT
N-Gage exclusive Shadowkey gets an AI-coded glow-up with plenty of new features.
 
Who is Colette Kress, NVIDIA's interim CEO? - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:26:47 GMT
Kress spent 25 years in various finance roles before joining NVIDIA in 2013
 
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Hydrogen, finally replacing 3.8 Flash - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:23:03 GMT
Gemini 4 Hydrogen isn't getting a slow, security-conscious release like Carbon and Argon.
 
Google’s Flash-Class Gemini 4 Hydrogen Is Now The Cheapest, Fastest Model In Vals AI’s Top 6, As Sundar Pichai Touts Its 2.5x Faster Response Times - Wccftech - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:22:12 GMT
  1. Google’s Flash-Class Gemini 4 Hydrogen Is Now The Cheapest, Fastest Model In Vals AI’s Top 6, As Sundar Pichai Touts Its 2.5x Faster Response Times Wccftech
  2. Introducing Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Agentic Workflows blog.google
  3. Google rolls out Gemini 4 Hydrogen, finally replacing 3.8 Flash Ars Technica
  4. Gemini 4 Hydrogen in GitHub Copilot The GitHub Blog
  5. Google's latest Search upgrade promises better answers to your most complicated questions TechCrunch
 
Multiple Microsoft 365 services are experiencing an outage - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:17:32 GMT
Outlook and Teams are among the platforms impacted by "elevated load" issues.
 
Without Jensen Huang, is it game over for GeForce? - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:16:00 GMT

Nvidia moved quickly to project continuity. In an internal memo, longtime director Harvey Jones told employees he would serve as the company's first-ever board chair. Jones, a former Synopsys CEO, has sat on Nvidia's board since its founding in 1993. The fact that Nvidia never had a separate chair until...

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Ukraine says it can’t stop Russian strikes because Starshield is limited again - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:09:57 GMT
Report: Ukraine suspects speeds limits are intended to help Russia in peace talks.
 
AMD fixes Radeon driver bug that was hammering SSDs - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:08:00 GMT
AMD's latest Adrenalin 26.11.1 driver fixes a bug that caused excessive SSD writes on systems with Radeon RX 7000 series and newer GPUs, even when idle. Available as an optional update, the release also resolves excessive disk activity when moving or resizing application windows, addressing concerns over unnecessary SSD wear.
 
Climate Change Has Pushed the World's Ice Out of Its Safe Zone - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Humanity has thrived thanks to a stable cryosphere, but burning fossil fuels has increased the risk of “accelerating and partly irreversible” harm to the planet’s cold places.
 
Jensen Huang’s $470 Billion Affair - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:59:58 GMT
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” the team unpacks the Nvidia CEO’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy and what that means for the AI industry.
 
Google faces calls for AI moratoriums in schools after Gemini pilot backlash - ArsTechnica Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:57:45 GMT
Families confront Google after teen’s lawsuit labels Gemini a “suicide coach.”
 
Roku drops smart home products to focus on streaming – what that means for your devices - ZDNET - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:43:08 GMT
  1. Roku drops smart home products to focus on streaming – what that means for your devices ZDNET
  2. Scoop: Roku is exiting the smart home business Lowpass
  3. Back to Streaming: Roku Stops Making Smart Home Gadgets PCMag
  4. Roku Will Stop Selling Smart Home Devices And Refocus On Streaming Engadget
  5. Roku Abandons Its Smart Home Ambitions Gizmodo
 
Get Shiny Xerneas in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A via Mystery Gift - Pokemon.com - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:34:57 GMT
  1. Get Shiny Xerneas in Pokémon Legends: Z‑A via Mystery Gift Pokemon.com
  2. Grab a Shiny Xerneas in Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle in Pokémon Pokopia with new Mystery Gift code Nintendo Wire
  3. Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Giving Away 2 Free Shiny Legendaries Polygon.com
  4. Nab A Free Shiny Legendary With Pokémon Legends: Z-A's New Limited-Time Mystery Gift Code Nintendo Life
  5. Pokémon Legends: Z-a Free Limited-Time Download Officially Announced IMDb
 
Before Nvidia, founder and ex-CEO Jensen Huang designed processors for... - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:20:00 GMT
On his 30th birthday in 1993, Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia.
 
Google DeepMind Staff Tap the UK Government to Escalate Their Unionization Fight - Wired Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:05:41 GMT
After initial talks stalled, workers at Google DeepMind are trying to bypass company management in their bid to unionize.
 
Ex-NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is set to testify before Congress this month - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:53:08 GMT
House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast said a hearing with Jensen Huang will take place before Thanksgiving.
 
Xbox CEO Announces Surprise Firefight Mode For Halo: Campaign Evolved - IGN - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:52:32 GMT
  1. Xbox CEO Announces Surprise Firefight Mode For Halo: Campaign Evolved IGN
  2. Halo: Campaign Evolved Players Can Jump Into Firefight for Free This Winter XBOX Wire
  3. Firefight Update Winter 2026 | Halo: Campaign Evolved | Halo - Official Site (en) Halo Waypoint
  4. Best Xbox Game on PS5 Surprise Drops Massive Free Update PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Halo: Campaign Evolved finally gets the replay value fans asked for Digital Trends
 
Christopher Ward’s King of Attainable Grail Watches Drops Its Most Impressive Version Yet - Gear Patrol - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:49:24 GMT
  1. Christopher Ward’s King of Attainable Grail Watches Drops Its Most Impressive Version Yet Gear Patrol
  2. Christopher Ward and Mr. Jones Launch the New C1 Bel Canto Lucia Worn & Wound
  3. Christopher Ward x Mr Jones C1 Bel Canto Lucia Embraces Colour and Opera Oracle Time
  4. The songbird inside this chiming watch finally looks like a songbird The Gadgeteer
  5. Introducing the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Lucia City AM
 
Zelenskyy says Starshield has been slowed again, endangering Ukraine's defense - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:45:03 GMT
It comes three weeks after Ukraine's speeds were restored following the last throttling incident.
 
New GTA 6 Gameplay Clip Showcases Hyper Realistic Graphics and Fans Can't Quite Believe It's Real - IGN - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:37:39 GMT
  1. New GTA 6 Gameplay Clip Showcases Hyper Realistic Graphics and Fans Can't Quite Believe It's Real IGN
  2. GTA 6 Gameplay Clips Circulate 7 Days Before Launch [2026] shattered.io
  3. This viral Miami Beach video looks straight out of GTA 6, and it might be NBC 6 South Florida
  4. Not Many People Can Distinguish This ‘GTA 6’ Footage From Real Life Forbes
  5. New GTA VI Footage Looks So Stunning Fans Can’t Believe It RockstarINTEL
 
Synology patches a critical NAS flaw that could let attackers in without logging in - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:37:00 GMT

A newly published security advisory discloses two serious vulnerabilities in DiskStation Manager (DSM), the Linux-based OS used in Synology NAS products, one of them rated critical. The storage maker warned that the flaws could be abused to remotely access and attack vulnerable devices, giving cyber-criminals – or rogue AI agents,...

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How You Collaborate With AI on Creative Work Makes All the Difference - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:17:01 GMT
A new study dives into the consequences of collaborating with AI on creative endeavors, and what it means for output and satisfaction at work.
 
Apple's HomeView nails the hardware, but the software needs work - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:10:00 GMT
Apple's first smart display earns praise for its elegant design, vibrant display, impressive sound, and intuitive smart home controls. However, its $299 price, inconsistent Siri, and limited apps hold it back. Perhaps most intriguing is Apple's attempt at facial recognition without Face ID, which has raised privacy concerns after reviewers found family members could access each other's personal messages.
 
UFC Comes to Apple Sports App With Stats, Scores and More - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
You can keep up with strike analytics, scores, fight cards and other details.
 
Whoop’s New ‘Verifiably Human’ Social Network Feature Lets You Share Health Data - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Humans allows members to follow, share, comment and react to each other’s data and achievements.
 
Apple Sports adds live UFC updates - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The app can deliver real-time stats for each fight on a UFC card.
 
AMD Zen 6 SMT Proves Very Advantageous Even For 256 Core EPYC 9996 Review - Phoronix - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:40:00 GMT
  1. AMD Zen 6 SMT Proves Very Advantageous Even For 256 Core EPYC 9996 Review Phoronix
  2. AMD Zen 6 EPYC ‘Venice’ deep dive and benchmarking – 9686F outclasses Nvidia’s Vera, dual EPYC 9996 with 1,024 threads delivers up to 93% performance gain gen-on-gen Tom's Hardware
  3. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Unveils H15 Servers As Export Scrutiny Draws Focus Yahoo Finance
  4. AMD launches Zen 6 Venice Based Epyc CPUs Semiaccurate
  5. AMD openSIL Achieves Its Production Goal With 6th Gen EPYC "Venice" Phoronix
 
Logitech offers 7,000 employees a paid day off to play GTA 6 - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:33:00 GMT

Logitech explained that the program applies to all 7,000 full-time employees and interns globally, who can take the time off to play any video game of their choice, not just GTA 6. The company also clarified that the day can be used anytime between now and November 2027, and doesn't...

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Telegram now lets developers turn chats into interactive mini apps - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:19:00 GMT
Telegram is expanding its Mini Apps platform with interactive widgets that run directly inside chats. Developers can use HTML, CSS, and JS to create widgets that can display dynamic content, respond to users, and support cryptocurrency payments.
 
Microsoft just patched a serious Outlook flaw. Time to update! - PCWorld - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:18:06 GMT
  1. Microsoft just patched a serious Outlook flaw. Time to update! PCWorld
  2. Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation Of New Outlook Zero-Day Forbes
  3. Microsoft Fixes Nearly 1,100 Security Vulnerabilities Krebs on Security
  4. CVE-2026-124194: Outlook Zero-Day Exposes NTLM Hashes SOC Prime
  5. Microsoft Patches 1,259 Flaws, Including Exploited Outlook Bug That May Expose NTLMv2 Hashes The Hacker News
 
Pre-orders for some Apple Home Collection devices will open November 13 - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:16:55 GMT
You can lock in orders for two LG cameras and a video doorbell.
 
Nintendo Reveals Its Black Friday Sale Plans, With Its Own Games Getting Rare $20 Discounts - Kotaku - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:15:03 GMT
  1. Nintendo Reveals Its Black Friday Sale Plans, With Its Own Games Getting Rare $20 Discounts Kotaku
  2. Nintendo announces Black Friday offers to help spread joy this holiday season - News - Nintendo Official Site Nintendo
  3. Nintendo's Black Friday Deals Are Actually Pretty Good Lifehacker
  4. The Nintendo Switch 2 gets a rare deal way ahead of Black Friday Mashable
  5. Don’t wait for Black Friday: Amazon has early Nintendo deals to shop now OregonLive.com
 
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns, Creating a ‘Stress Test for the AI Boom’ - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:25:06 GMT
The company’s founder steps down after reports of multiple affairs, and the AI industry faces unsettling questions.
 
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO following reports of two extramarital affairs - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:09:00 GMT

"Nvidia Board of Directors announced today that Jensen Huang has resigned as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective immediately," the company said in a statement. "Colette Kress, current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nvidia, has agreed to serve as Interim Chief Executive...

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Jensen Huang is out as NVIDIA CEO - Engadget Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:04:30 GMT
He has held the position since the company's founding in 1993, but has recently been embroiled in an international scandal.
 
You Can Get Google’s New Smart Glasses Next Month. I’ve Tried Them Out - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Warby Parker’s and Gentle Monster’s Google and Samsung-created smart glasses have cameras like Meta’s, but these have some subtle differences when it comes to AI.
 
Is Your Console Ready for Grand Theft Auto 6? Here’s What You Can Do to Make Room - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:37:43 GMT
Deleting old games isn’t the only option you have to make space for GTA 6.
 
Chicago schools tell Google they'd rather lose Search than be forced to accept AI - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:37:00 GMT

At the start of November, Chris Phillips, Google's vice president and general manager for education, said K-12 schools will soon have to accept the company's AI services to retain student access to its search engine. The reason, he claimed, was that Search and AI are now deeply integrated services. Instead...

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New York forces T-Mobile to remove 50GB cap that throttled low-income home internet users to 600Kbps - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:04:00 GMT

Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the agreement on November 9. The law requires qualifying households to be offered broadband costing $15 per month with download speeds of at least 25 Mbps, or $20 for at least 200 Mbps. Those prices include taxes and equipment fees.

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EU's proposed Digital Fairness Act takes aim at Duolingo streaks, autoplay, and manipulative apps - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:15:00 GMT

That off switch could reach well beyond social media. As WIRED notes, it would cover the daily streaks in apps like Strava and Duolingo. That could sting, since streaks are how those apps keep people coming back. Duolingo once wrote that a new streak animation alone made brand-new learners 1.7%...

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Anthropic's Dario Amodei uses IPO pitch to promise AI will eliminate cancer and Alzheimer's within a decade - TechSpot Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:19:00 GMT

Amodei made his latest wild prediction during an IPO roadshow video the company released yesterday. It's around 42 minutes long, but the part receiving the most attention is his ambitious plan for the future of medicine.

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Apple iPhone Duo, one month in: I'm never going back to the Pro - Mashable SEA - Google Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. Apple iPhone Duo, one month in: I'm never going back to the Pro Mashable SEA
  2. Apple Home View Hands On / It's a Gorgeous... What? Yahoo
  3. Not everyone is loving their new iPhone Duo The Verge
  4. 30 Percent ⭐ Thurrott.com
  5. Customers unsatisfied with Apple’s new $2K iPhone Duo: Reports NewsNation
 
New research could lead to faster, trustworthy AI models for climate prediction - MIT Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
MIT scientists developed a training method to generate models that simulate the effects of human activities on climate much more quickly than other approaches.
 
AMD Issues Fix for GPU Software Issue That Wore Down SSDs - CNET Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:54:34 GMT
AMD released a new version of its Adrenalin Edition graphics software to address excessive SSD writing.
 
Inspired by networks found in nature, engineers design stronger, more resilient “metamaterials” - MIT Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The new design approach could improve impact absorption for helmets, packaging, and armor.
 
School of Engineering welcomes new faculty in 2026 - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT
The newest MIT engineering faculty are conducting research across a diverse range of subject areas.
 
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing welcomes seven new faculty for 2026 - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Faculty members serve in core computing and shared roles, bringing a wide range of experiences and areas of expertise to the MIT community.
 
MIT student leaders: Q&A with men’s football co-captain Dominic Hess - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:45:00 GMT
An Academic All-American defensive back and co-captain for the Engineers, Dominic Hess says football keeps him grounded — and inspired.
 
Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Goldstone, highly influential theoretical physicist, dies at 93 - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:10:00 GMT
An MIT faculty member for nearly half a century, Goldstone was a “theoretical physicist of rare talent and impact” who made fundamental contributions to multiple disciplines.
 
Ahead of GTA VI’s release, Logitech is giving 7,000 employees the day off to play video games - Fortune - Google Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:21:00 GMT
  1. Ahead of GTA VI’s release, Logitech is giving 7,000 employees the day off to play video games Fortune
  2. Taking Off Work or Skipping School to Play GTA 6? So Are 12.5 Million Other People PCMag
  3. An Estimated 12.5 Million US Gamers Are Planning to Take Time Off for 'Grand Theft Auto VI’s' Launch Hypebeast
  4. GTA 6 release could trigger $1B U.S. productivity loss FOX 13 Seattle
  5. GTA 6 has Logitech telling its 7,000+ employees to log off and game for a day Business Insider
 
Streamlining metal parts production to revitalize American industry - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Founded by MIT alumni, Fabri uses 3D printing and software to eliminate many of the steps that slow down traditional metal casting.
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop next-generation alternatives to modern weed killers - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
With up to $53 million from ARPA-H, the researchers will use AI to generate safer herbicides that reduce dependence on imports and improve the security of the U.S. food supply.
 
“Somebody’s got to do it. Why not me?” - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Through leadership roles in ROTC and Camp Kesem, plus navigating an academic pivot, senior Andrew Voelsing has learned to face new challenges with enthusiasm.
 
In postcolonial Ghana, a fresh start but not a blank slate - MIT Tue, 10 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new study of the country’s bureaucracy shows the challenges of state-building at the moment of independence.
 
AI Layoffs Risk Triggering 1.6 Million More US Job Losses - CNET Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:24:46 GMT
Tech has already shed more than 200,000 jobs in 2026 — leaving Wall Street to wonder if retail and finance are next.
 
AI-assisted learning platform helps robots reason beyond literal commands - MIT Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The new approach, known as FLEX, could lead to more intuitive, interactive household and assistive robots.
 
A single AI model simulates the behavior of many substances, from sliding sand to folding proteins - MIT Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By learning how matter moves, the WorldParticle system could assist with developing soft robots, medicines, and more.
 
Fabric molds could bring material-saving concrete beams within reach - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:35:00 GMT
MIT engineers cast a concrete beam using a sewn fabric mold with one-third the amount of concrete and half as much steel as a conventional beam.
 
How to predict the behavior of molecules from scant data - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT
A machine-learning approach called CheMeleon provides a practical way to develop new drugs or other molecules with much less detailed, expensive experimentation.
 
MIT affiliates elected 2026 American Geophysical Union Fellows - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:15:00 GMT
Anthea Coster, Carolyn Ruppel, César Terrer, and eight additional alumni are honored for their work in the geosciences.
 
Scene at MIT: Beautiful, intricate, creative quilts - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:35:00 GMT
The MIT Quilt Show, featuring more than 40 quilted projects from 20 members of the MIT community, drew almost 1,000 visitors over three days.
 
Studying bacteria and the cells they infect - MIT Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By exploring how bacteria hijack cell functions, Associate Professor Rebecca Lamason hopes to learn more about how host cells carry out those functions.
 
Amazon Adds Uber Eats to Prime Member Perks  - CNET Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:05:47 GMT
The new delivery perk is available to Prime members through Amazon’s app and website.
 
Pinning down the structure of quark-gluon plasma, the universe’s first fluid - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:20:00 GMT
A new method picks up where Einstein left off, to predict how particles move through fluid under extreme conditions.
 
Clearing up a robot’s fuzzy memory - MIT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new system identifies and corrects unreliable object descriptions stored in a robot’s memory, improving the robot’s ability to interact with its environment.
 
Mentees, colleagues, friends share remembrances of Susumu Tonegawa - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:25:00 GMT
To remember the longtime professor, lab members, alumni, colleagues, and other well-wishers gathered with members of his family in MIT Building 46 and online.
 
Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Can Play Football Manager, Warhammer Survivors and More Now - CNET Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:08:32 GMT
Xbox Game Pass Essential subscribers get a few more games later this month, too.
 
Dream, build, destroy, repeat - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Members of the student-run MIT Combat Robotics Club learn through destruction.
 
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection - MIT Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Awarded up to $38 million from ARPA-H, the team aims to create a low-power, noninvasive sensor patch that measures heart failure and sepsis biomarkers in real-time.
 
3 Questions: Building more resilient minerals supply chains - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:50:00 GMT
Elsa Olivetti, co-director of the MIT Minerals Stewardship Consortium, discusses how research and collaborations can strengthen mineral supply chains.
 
Featured video: Changing the conversation about endometriosis - MIT Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT
Documentary shines a powerful light on a painful disease that affects 265 million women, highlights efforts at MIT’s Center for Gynepathology Research to study the disease and find treatments.
 
A flexible new route to designer materials built from nanoparticles - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Pliable connector molecules could be key to creating nanoparticle-based materials for photonics, chemical catalysis, medicine, and more.
 
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:35:00 GMT
The MIT professors collaborated to identify the first AI-discovered antibiotic, a scientific breakthrough that is widely recognized as a milestone in AI-driven drug discovery.
 
MIT in the media: “Unpack My Cambridge" with President Sally Kornbluth - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Kornbluth: “We hope to see you here soon on a visit to MIT, whether you are a prospective student, whether you are a tourist or whether you are just someone who likes really cool things.”
 
MIT engineers design a safer, more efficient vaccination system for farmed fish - MIT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Water-resistant microneedles made from food-grade silk could deliver vaccines to help prevent the spread of disease in aquaculture.
 
Q&A: Hey AI, who should I vote for this year? - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT
MIT professors Adam Berinsky and Chara Podimata discuss a new project to track how AI chatbots are responding to questions about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
 
MIT engineers create nanoparticles for delivering personalized cancer vaccines - MIT Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT
The particles carry a customized dose of cancer antigens that can provoke a strong immune response against tumors.
 
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
For more than a decade, MIT students have turned Next House’s basement into a spooky escape-room style test of puzzles, teamwork, and ingenuity.
 
Magnetic sensors track muscle movement, for better prosthetic limb control - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Researchers hope to use these sensors to help people with amputation achieve more natural movements with their prosthetic limbs.
 
New system gives users more control over their online experience - MIT Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The Social.Wiki framework enables anyone to easily edit social websites within the system, while allowing them to choose the content they see.
 
A soft robot could help doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the small intestine - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers designed a robotic enteroscope that can inch through the hard-to-reach small intestine, making biopsies and drug delivery easier.
 
Making machines that can listen - MIT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Professor Paris Smaragdis develops computers with superhuman hearing for applications like speech recognition, music understanding, and environmental monitoring.
 
Origami-based construction method yields lightweight, load-bearing structures on architectural scales - MIT Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The modular approach could be used to erect emergency shelters or fabricate aerospace components more quickly and with less material than some techniques.
 
Hashim Sarkis to step down as dean of the School of Architecture and Planning - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT
During a dozen years of leadership, Sarkis championed projects that advanced research, education, and public engagement, and helped design thrive at MIT.
 
Live Now! The iPhone Duo Hinge Is Showing First Signs of Wear After 451K Folds in Our Machine - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:15 GMT
After three weeks of nonstop folds, the iPhone Duo’s hinge is starting to show its first signs of failure.
 
Implantable device uses ultrasound to improve drug delivery to the brain - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT
This targeted approach could offer a way to prevent the recurrence of aggressive brain tumors.
 
What Is T-Mix? Navigating T-Mobile’s All-New Phone Plans and Perk Scheme - CNET Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
With a new system of “Picks,” T-Mobile lets customers mix and match mobile add-ons.
 
Watch the universe emerge from the dark ages, with Lumina - MIT Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
The new simulation tracks dark matter, galaxies, stars, and cosmic structures over the universe’s first 2 billion years, in greater detail and volume than ever before.
 
At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT
In Compton Lecture, the distinguished legal scholar warns of potential “loss of the Enlightenment” while suggesting ways innovations can meet our civic and cultural needs.
 
I’m Begging You, Don’t Let AI Bots Manage Your Money - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:30:21 GMT
Your bank probably won’t cover the mistakes you give AI permission to make.
 
These 7 iPhone Duo-Ready Apps Make the Most of Apple’s New Foldable Phone - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:38:53 GMT
Several creative apps are ready to take advantage of the iPhone Duo’s many display configurations.
 
iOS 27 Cheat Sheet: Become an Expert on the iPhone Update Fast - CNET Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Here’s everything you should know about iOS 27, from the latest updates to how features work.
 
Q&A: How AI came to model the “messy” human mind - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Assistant Professor Benjamin Lindquist studies how engineers deliberately injected randomness into early AI, giving rise to deep-learning models that sometimes hallucinate.
 
Persistence, teamwork, and some healthy competition - MIT Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Senior Veronica Calzadilla Sosa has taken the long route toward her MIT degree and found a supportive community along the way.
 
Startup plans to rejuvenate the nuclear power industry with a new manufacturing approach - MIT Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT
Founded by Jake Jurewicz ’14, SM ’15, Blue Energy aims to manufacture giant pieces of nuclear reactors at shipyards and ship them on barges for final assembly.
 
Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) Goes Onsale Tomorrow, Still Costs a Lot - CNET Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:48:42 GMT
The fourth-gen Apple TV 4K is now twice the price of Roku’s top streamer.