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The MPA sent Meta a cease-and-desist over its use of the term 'PG-13' in Instagram teen ratings system.

Penn experienced a data breach on Friday as hackers sent messages boasting of the hack to the university community.

Alloy Enterprises has developed a new additive manufacturing technique that can improve liquid cooling performance while bringing it to new parts of the server rack.

Google announced its intent to acquire cloud security company Wiz in March and the deal is now on track to close in early 2026.

Republican lawmakers, right-wing influencers, far-right extremists, and conspiracy theorists pushed anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric after Zohran Mamdani’s victory.

Samsung has laid out ambitious plans for its smartphone lineup next year.

The companies on Tuesday reached a settlement that sees the search giant agreeing to Android app store reforms that include lowering fees and enabling more competition.

SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI that will localize and sell the AI company's enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first customer of this joint venture is going to be SoftBank itself.

See the moon phase expected for November 5, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

You might be eligible to collect payouts from social media or tech settlements.

As of Nov. 5, the 65-Inch 4K QLED Roku Smart TV is discounted at Amazon to $598, 50% off its list price of $1,199.99.

Google is now baking Gemini into Maps to let users ask it questions while driving, improve navigation, and do more with the app.

DJI formally released the new Osmo Mobile 8 in all global markets except for the U.S. Here's why you can't buy it there.

From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden.

Armis is hoping to launch its IPO in late 2026 or early 2027, its co-founder and CEO Yevegny Dibrov told TechCrunch.

Ted Danson's Charles Nieuwendyk is back for Season 2 of Mike Schur's comedy, this time as a college professor.

Razer’s smaller gaming laptop gets an OLED display, a thinner chassis, and the latest Nvidia graphics.

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Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.

These open-back headphones are no good for your commute, but sure make staying at home fun.

The Monroe Institute claims its meditations, which have also been used by the US military, help people access different planes of consciousness. Its virtual and in-person retreats are now selling out.

As of Nov. 5, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop is discounted at Amazon to $299.99, 45% off its list price of $549.99.

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Nick Cave's book is now a TV series with Matt Smith. Here's everything we know.

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As of Nov. 5, Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Team Rocket Tin is now below market value at Amazon

A raft of voice-based hardware devices have emerged, aimed at companionship, productivity, or personal growth. These include card-shaped devices from Plaud and Pocket; pendants from Friend, Limitless, and Taya; and a wristband from Bee, which is now part of Amazon. Now, two former Meta employees who worked on interface design have launched Sandbar, a startup […]

A raft of voice-based hardware devices have emerged, aimed at companionship, productivity, or personal growth. These include card-shaped devices from Plaud and Pocket; pendants from Friend, Limitless, and Taya; and a wristband from Bee, which is now part of Amazon. Now, two former Meta employees who worked on interface design have launched Sandbar, a startup […]

A new company called Sandbar has unveiled a smart wearable called Stream Ring, which uses a microphone to record your softly spoken thoughts. And it’s powered by—you guessed it—an AI chatbot.

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As of Nov. 5, Pokémon TCG White Flare Booster Bundle is down to market value at Amazon.

As of Nov. 5, the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon, 50% off its list price of $599.

As of Nov. 5, Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Play Booster Box is below market value at Amazon.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

The end of daylight saving time is disruptive to circadian rhythms, but there are some things you can do to help yourself reset.

The industry keeps echoing ideas from bleak satires and cyberpunk stories as if they were exciting possibilities, not grim warnings.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

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How to get free books on Stuff Your Kindle Day. The Black Readers Appreciation Event offers books by Black authors from Nov. 5-8.

Motorola's new Edge 70 is thin, affordable, and has a (gasp!) dual rear camera.

Answers to each clue for the November 5, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive treatments—such as monoclonal antibodies—sooner.

Stuff Your Kindle Day presents the opportunity to fill your e-reader's library with hundreds of free or discounted e-books. So when's the next event? This is what we know about the next Stuff Your Kindle Day event.

MoEngage already has customers across 75 countries, with North America being its biggest business driver.

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Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Qualcomm Ventures has joined six Indian venture firms, collectively adding more than $850 million to boost India’s deep-tech ecosystem.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1600 on November 5 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The reversal comes after weeks of pressure from people like Elon Musk, who accused Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy of being ill-equipped for the job.

Ahead of Black Friday, the best Apple deals this week include the M3 iPad Air, M4 MacBook Air, and Apple Watch SE 3.

Amazon won't allow agents on its site that don't identify themselves as such. Perplexity is not pleased.

As of Nov. 4, get the DJI Mic Mini bundle for its lowest price ever at Amazon.

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Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and 1TB of OneDrive storage with Microsoft 365 — now just $69.99 for a 1-year subscription.

Are you eligible for a Google-YouTube privacy settlement? See for yourself.

People Inc. signs an AI licensing deal with Microsoft, which will use its media content in Copilot.

The electric aviation company Beta Technologies made an impressive showing in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

Apple is reportedly working on a more inexpensive laptop. That could be a major shift for the tech giant.

A new survey finds that some job seekers are using popular dating apps to help find work.

It's the second time this year Rivian has spun out a new company, after it created micromobility startup Also in March.

If you're cool with Google Chrome remembering your VIN, you can make it do that now.

Cybersecurity researchers have identified six Android apps that they say were recording and spying on users.

Food delivery services are stepping in to fill nutrition gaps and support food banks as federal funding lapses.

For example, you can ask "find me 2 cheap tickets for the Shaboozey concert coming up. prefer standing floor tickets." AI Mode will then search across multiple websites to find real-time ticket options that meet your specific requests.

Just over three years after taking the reins as the steward of the storied firm, Both passed the leadership button to Lin and Grady.

Viral TikToks show people setting up pop-up food pantries in their yards to help their neighbors amid difficult times and SNAP benefits turmoil.

Despite a high price by Nintendo standards and poor economic conditions, people are lining up to buy the Nintendo Switch 2.

A number of YouTube channels with large followings have been terminated, all allegedly with a bizarre AI connection.

The Sora app is now available for Android users in the US, Canada, and Japan, among other regions.

A Turning Point USA official inaccurately claimed a high school's math department wore Halloween costumes that mocked Charlie Kirk. Those teachers are now facing a flood of online attacks and death threats.

In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.

Save almost $20 on Microsoft's first-party headset for Xbox Series S/X.

Microsoft researchers say that an OpenAI API is being abused by bad actors for long-term 'espionage' operations.

Ghost-tapping scammers exploit wireless technology to drain accounts through small transactions, but RFID-blocking wallets and transaction alerts can protect you.

Elon Musk is pushing for a $1 trillion performance pay package. Another major shareholder has said no.

Shopify says AI-driven traffic to its online stores is up 7x since January, and orders from AI search are up 11x.

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Netflix is looking for exclusivity, which means that video podcasts that it licenses could no longer be uploaded to YouTube.

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The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is down to $34.99 with code 4KMAX, down from the normal price of $59.99. That's a 42% discount.

Journalists in Europe found it was "easy" to spy on top European Union officials using commercially obtained location data sold by data brokers, despite the continent having some of the strongest data protection laws in the world.

As of Nov. 4, get the Apple Watch SE 3 for the lowest price we've seen.

Apple's revamped Siri voice assistant will be powered by Google Gemini, according to a Bloomberg report.

The Information reports that Anthropic expects to generate as much as $70 billion in revenue and $17 billion in cash flow in 2028. The growth projections are fueled by rapid adoption of Anthropic’s business products, a person with knowledge of the company’s financials said.  

Despite its imprecision, the fourth "Master Plan" is a centerpiece of Tesla's case for giving CEO Elon Musk $1 trillion in company shares.

The first major post-iOS 26 update is here.

Spotify says that users' time spent with video content on Spotify has also more than doubled year-over-year, largely driven by video podcasts.

Hopefully your iPhone flashlight will never accidentally shut off again.

The 75-inch LG Class 90 Series QNED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $939.39, down from the standard price of $1,299.99. That's a 28% discount.

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How to get free Lego. The free Lego Tom the Turkey build event goes live on Nov. 15.

Bambu Lab 3D printer Black Friday deals are live early at Best Buy. Save $120 on the A1 Combo or $200 on the P1S Combo.

The Oupes Exodus 1200 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $299, down from the list price of $549. That's a 46% discount.

As of Nov. 4, save 34% on a 4-pack of Apple AirTags at Amazon.

Is Phantasmal Flames worth getting? I've got the beck buiding guides with affordable Pokémon TCG cards and pull rates for Phantasmal in our full review.

There will be a supermoon in November. Find out when to catch the peak of the November 2025 full moon and what it's called.

The latest 'Hyrule Warriors' game fixes some of the biggest mistakes from 'Age of Calamity,' but there's just not enough to it.

Seth Meyers has responded to Trump's Truth Social rant about him, in which the president called the host a "deranged lunatic".

Coca-Cola used generative AI to create a holiday ad for the second year in a row. We talked to the creators about the controversial advertisement.

Google Maps in-car navigation can now tell you when you need to switch lanes, launching first in Polestar cars.

As of Nov. 4, the Lego Art Mona Lisa set is on sale at Amazon for $80.99, 19% off its list price of $99.99.

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The Samsung Class OLED S95F 4K TV is on sale for $2,297.99 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

While not actually prohibiting creators, London's famous Borough Market does require filming permits, which two online reviewers found out.

As of Nov. 4, the Echo Spot is on sale at Amazon for $54.99, 31% off its list price of $79.99.

Jimmy Kimmel criticised Donald Trump for throwing a "Great Gatsby"-themed party on the same day that SNAP benefits expired.

How to get free Bitcoin from Steak ’n Shake. Score $5 in Bitcoin when customers order the new Bitcoin Steakburger or Bitcoin Meal.

Jon Stewart has slammed Donald Trump for hosting a "Great Gatsby"-themed party on the same day that SNAP benefits expired.

As of Nov. 4, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale at Amazon for $79.94, 47% off their list price of $149.95 and marking a return to their best price.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1599 on November 4 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Happy National Sex Toy Day! We've rounded up the best deals on sex toys from biird, Le Wand, Lovehoney, and more.

Mashable reporters curated a list of the year's best tech gifts for any budget. Shop 2025 gadgets from Apple, Nintendo, GoPro, and more.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Answers to each clue for the November 4, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

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Get the best Echo deal ahead of Black Friday. Save 33% on the Echo Show 8 at Amazon.

Get the best Fitbit deal. Save 38% on the Fitbit Charge 6 at Amazon.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the moon phase expected for November 4, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Elon Musk is using a paid promotion feature on X to boost his NYC Mayoral endorsement.

Find out how to watch "The Long Walk," Stephen King adaptation at home, including when and where it is streaming.

The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 with two 200W solar panels is on sale at Amazon for $1,198.99, down from the normal price of $2,299. That's a 48% discount.

A well-known leaker has taken to Weibo to share the iPhone 18 colors. We'll give you a hint: That's my espresso.

As of Nov. 3, the FlexiSpot H7 Adjustable Bedside Table is on sale for $79.99, down from $99.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount.

Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for $59.97 (reg. $219).

Apple is preparing to break its sales records this holiday season.

AI browsers like ChatGPT Atlas and Comet can reportedly bypass some paywalls, sparking new concerns for digital media and online journalism.

The Shark Vacmop Reveal is on sale at Amazon for $79.99, down from the normal price of $129.99. That's a 38% discount.

The best National Sandwich Day deals include free subs from Firehouse Subs and Potbelly, BOGO deals at Subway and Panera, and more.

Grab the Sony WF-C710N for $41.99 off at Amazon, bring the $129.99 earbuds down to $88.

Age verification laws require robust checks to determine if a website visitor is over 18. Here's where those laws are implemented.

Kobo e-gift cards are just $42.50 for a $50 gift card with a discount code during GiftCards.com holiday sale.

As of Nov. 3, you can get the 13-inch Apple 2025 MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $799, down from $999 at Amazon.

Google is apparently spreading its gradient look to more apps.