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Mastodon's latest software version brings quote posts with added controls to all servers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning Peloton users to stop using the affected bikes immediately.

Black Friday lasts a month this year at The Home Depot, including half off select tools and tool sets.

A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do?

Where to stay, play, eat, and work, while on a business trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul.

We're talking mushroom gummies, shiitake-infused cooking oil, and even an automated monotub for serious spore enthusiasts.

How to watch NFL for free. Live stream Broncos vs. Raiders in the NFL 2025 for free from anywhere in the world.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative said its restructured organization, Biohub, would lead its focus on artificial intelligence and scientific research.

Spotify is adding new feature called "Listening stats" that will show users weekly numbers about their listening habits.

The founders of Fomo, a consumer crypto trading app that launched in May, took an unusual route to raising capital.

Snap has partnered with Perplexity AI to make its chat smarter.

Diffusion models already power AI image generators, but Inception thinks they can be even more powerful applied in software development.

As of Nov. 6, the 15-inch 2025 MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $1,149.99. This is 18% off its list price of $1,399 and its lowest-ever price.

LG’s design-focused Studio fridge checks a lot of boxes, but you’ll have to contend with the company’s spotty reliability record.

Bank impostor scams cost Americans $2.9 billion as criminals use AI voices and caller ID spoofing to steal life savings. Learn 9 essential fraud protection tips.

Six new cookbooks bring stellar dishes—and cultures—from around the world into your kitchen.

Ikea’s new 21-product series of bulbs, sensors, and remotes is dirt cheap, idiot-proof, Matter-ready, and designed to work with everything. But it's still years from the promised house of the future.

India becomes the second market after the U.S. to get Gemini-powered navigation on Google Maps.

It's been one of the biggest internet terms of the year, and now it's official: "vibe coding" is Collins Dictionary's word of 2025.

Get the best TV deal from Amazon. Save 36% on the Samsung 77-Inch Class OLED S90F at Amazon.

Snap said today that it has signed a deal with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to power a new chatbot. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million in cash and equity.

As of Nov. 6, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station is discounted at Amazon to $449, 44% off its list price of $799.

Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman, who both worked at Meta, are launching a new nonprofit that aims to bring transparency to an increasingly opaque, scam-filled social media ecosystem.

Make sure your party is a hit from the moment your guests walk through the door with this expert-led holiday home scenting advice.

Get the Pokémon deal at Amazon. As of Nov. 6, get Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box for 20% off at Amazon

High-class retro gaming dream, meet budget manufacturing reality.

As of Nov. 6, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Bundle is near market value at Amazon and it could be yours for free.

Jimmy Kimmel has reacted to Donald Trump's angry Truth Social posts following Zohran Mamdani winning the New York mayoral race.

As of Nov. 6, T-Mobile is offering those who switch to their network, with eligible trade-ins, a deal to get up to four free iPhone 17s and four lines on the Essentials unlimited plan for $25 per line.

I tasted dozens of mushroom teas, kava drinks, and party drinks to find the best. Brez and Juni are the two I recommend for most people looking for focus.

I spent two weeks with the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones — here's what I think about the latest from Bose.

Neighbors complained about noise, security guards, and hordes of traffic. An unlicensed school named after the Zuckerbergs’ pet chicken tipped them over the edge.

Lowe's Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from the Lowe's Black Friday sale in 2025.

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.

Home Depot Black Friday Ad. Browse the best deals from Home Depot's Black Friday sale in 2025.

Answers to each clue for the November 6, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Get the best streaming stick deal. Save 33% on the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max.

Using a new computer model, scientists simulated the stripes, spots and hexagons on a species of boxfish, imperfections and all.

President Donald Trump's nominee to run NASA fired off a 2,000-word X post in a bid to save face following a leaked document.

Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC for $80 less.

If you're looking for a mega-powerful MacBook Pro, you may want to snatch this one up on sale for just $539.99 (reg. $2,799).

What's new to streaming for the week of Nov. 7 on Netflix, Apple TV, Peacock, and more?

Evotrex joins startups like Lightship, Pebble, and Grounded in trying to disrupt the RV market, which is skewing younger.

Get the best deal on the Google Pixel. Save 38% on the Google Pixel 9 at Amazon.

Get the best TV deal. Save 30% on the Sony Bravia 5 75-inch at Amazon.

As of Nov. 6, Pokémon GO is offering double PokéCoins and Seasonal Delights Ultra Box for Black Friday until Nov. 29

The Lagos-based firm and one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors is targeting a final close of $75 million for its second fund.

Netflix's miniseries "Death by Lightning" tells the story of President James Garfield and his killer, Charles Guiteau.

How accurate is "Death by Lightning"s portrayal of President James Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau?

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

See the moon phase expected for November 6, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Discord has rolled out updates to its Family Center, giving guardians more insights into their teens’ usage patterns, including purchases, top interactions, and time spent. The goal is to help parents monitor whether their teen is spending excessive time or money on Discord. The communication platform first launched Family Center in 2023 with an activity […]

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

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" #1601 on November 6 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Is "The Smashing Machine" streaming yet? Find out how to watch Dwayne Johnson's Mark Kerr biopic.

As of Nov. 5, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is on sale for $69.95 at both Amazon and Best Buy. That's a 30% discount and $30 savings.

The US government is aiming to ease the pressure on air traffic controllers suffering shutdown-related woes by curtailing flights. But airlines have experience with this kind of sudden disruption.

Blue Origin's first New Glenn launch in January mostly went well, and now the long-delayed second mission is finally ready for takeoff.

Bring home a MacBook Air for the lowest price ever, only $189.97 (reg. $999), while supplies last.

CD players are making a comeback, but they're not the CD players you remember. New music players deliver Bluetooth and other modern features.

The best Target Circle deal for Nov. 5 is a $10 gift card when you buy three of any laundry supplies, trash bags, and more home essentials.

Kim Kardashian accused ChatGPT of causing her to fail her law exams, calling it "insane" in a recent interview with Vanity Fair.

Lee declined to share Cluely's financial metrics just four months after boasting how quickly the startup is growing.

Eric Bach, who was once the director of engineering at Tesla, is out amid a larger executive shakeup at the company.

Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon are investing tens of billions in data centers. AI infrastructure is now a key driver of US economic growth.

Apple is turning to Google's technology to help revamp Siri and power a slate of upcoming features for the voice assistant.

Billions in SNAP benefits are being supplemented by nonprofits and private companies, as Congress continues to debate federal funding.

Oprah's Favorite Things 2025 list just dropped, and some of Mashable's top picks are on the list. Here are some of our favorites.

Google Maps introduces conversational navigation with Gemini

You can snag a discount on all the Pixel 10 phone varieties if you act fast.

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready says open source AI is offering cost savings to the company, particularly in visual search.

Foreign-owned apps secretly harvest personal data from seniors, making them prime targets for scams. Learn how to protect your privacy and stop data brokers today.

AgiBot is using AI-powered robots to do new manufacturing tasks. Smarter machines may transform physical labor in China.

Google receives more takedown requests for Anna's Archive than any other site.

Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.

Amazon has the 13-inch M4 Apple MacBook Air on sale for just $749.99 as of Nov. 5. That's 25% off and its lowest price ever.

Australia now has so much solar power that the government will require utilities to sell customers free electricity for three hours per day.

The Lego Animal Crossing Isabelle's House Visit set is on sale at Macy's for just $19.99 through Nov. 5. That's a 50% savings.

Common Crawl’s massive internet archive may be giving AI companies access to paywalled journalism, according to a new report.

After a two-year hiatus, FM's fun, revamped match engine can't hide the many, many gripes with the game's new UI.

MPA sends legal notice to Meta over use of PG-13 designation on recent Teen Account updates, claiming its a violation of trademark and advertising law.

Tinder is testing an AI feature that learns about you from your Camera Roll photos.

Much of the content about Mamdani online hasn't come from his campaign, or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It's also come from fans.

The Nintendo Store has a new mobile app that lets you buy Switch and Switch 2 games, among other goodies.

In addition to affordability, New York City’s mayor-elect will be forced to reckon with the NYPD’s sweeping mass surveillance operations.

Ryan Murphy's 'All's Fair' has landed, and reader, the dialogue is dialoguing.

As of Nov. 5, the M4 MacBook Air is officially down by an extra $50 to its lowest price ever,

The Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro is on sale for just $99.99 at Amazon, saving shoppers 41% or $70.

The Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station with a Jackery SolarSaga 100W solar panel is on sale at Amazon for $299, down from the standard price of $499. That's a 40% discount.

Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey face off in this trailer for Netflix's Western drama "The Abandons."

Critics have panned Ryan Murphy and Kim Kardashian's "All's Fair," but viewers on the internet have much kinder things to say.

As of Nov. 5, get the Bluetti Laptop Battery Power Bank for its lowest price at Amazon.

Wabi, a startup from the founder of Replika, has just raised a $20 million pre-seed round. Wabi is like "YouTube for apps" -- a social platform where anyone can use prompts to instantly create mini apps and share them with friends.

Users will now be able to access AI Mode via a new dedicated shortcut button under the search bar when opening a "New Tab" page in Chrome.

Researchers at Microsoft have developed a new simulation environment for testing AI agents, revealing surprising weaknesses in the current state-of-the-art.

Parents will have more control and visibility of their teen's Discord DM's, conversations, and purchases.

Louvre video security password was ‘louvre,’ report reveals

The Lego Star Wars: Battle of Felucia Separatist MTT (75435) is today's Best Buy Drop, and the price is $129.99 (down from $159.99).

WIRED talked to NBC’s Steve Kornacki about Tuesday's election results. He thinks Trump didn't do Republicans any favors.

The budget Hisense 40-inch A4 FHD Fire TV is on sale for only $119.99 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's 43% cheaper than usual.

The 85-inch Hisense Class QD6 Series QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $769.99, down from the list price of $1,099.99. That's a 30% discount.

Studio Ghibli and Square Enix have demanded OpenAI stop using their art to train Sora 2.

Sens. Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal introduce bipartisan GUARD Act to protect minors from AI chatbots through mandatory age verification and disclosure requirements.

Two former Meta employees have launched Sandbar, a new smart ring brand, and it's not designed for AI or fitness.

Apple's half-solution for folks who don't like Liquid Glass is now available. Here's how to turn it on.

Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley star in Chloé Zhao's critically heralded drama, which is gaining major Oscar buzz.

The Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for just $199 at Amazon, which is 43% off and matches last year's Black Friday price.

The 65-inch Sony Bravia 5 mini LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $998, down from the normal price of $1,499.99. That's a 33% discount.

The company calls the ring "a mouse for voice" because it can take notes, help you interact with an AI assistant, and let you control music.

The company calls the ring "a mouse for voice" because it can take notes, help you interact with an AI assistant, and let you control music.