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Black Friday deals slash $100 off the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones

There are already a bunch of Black Friday deals to check out, but if you're on the lookout for a great set of wireless headphones for yourself or a loved one, here's one that's absolutely worth your attention. Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones have dropped to $298. That's a $102 discount. This isn't quite the lowest price we've seen for the over-ear XM5s. They dropped to $280 at one point earlier this year. However, the...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Google Nest wired indoor camera is just $70 for Amazon Black Friday Week

If you already have a smart home ecosystem in place, or are looking to build one from scratch, now’s a good time to look for IoT gear on sale during the Black Friday shopping period. One such device is the Google Nest wired indoor security camera, which you can get for $70 right now. That’s 30 percent off its usual price and close to a record low. The sale includes three colorways, including snow, fog and linen. The...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Brave Search adds AI chat for follow-up questions after your initial query

Brave announced on Thursday that it’s introducing an AI chat mode for follow-up questions based on initial queries on Brave Search. Earlier this year, the company launched “Answer with AI” summaries that appear above search results after you submit a query to give you an easy-to-read answer in response to a question. Now the Answer […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Black Friday deals include the Google Pixel 8a for an all-time low of $399

Some smartphones (looking at you, iPhone) are often excluded from the Black Friday deal fun, but that’s not the case for all of our favorite handsets. If you’re on the hunt for a solid smartphone that won’t break the bank, you can’t get much better than the Google Pixel 8a — and now you can pick it up at a steep discount. The Pixel 8a has dropped to $399 for Black Friday, or $100 off its usual price. This price is for...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

OpenAI accidentally deleted potential evidence in New York Times copyright lawsuit case

Amidst the ongoing 'New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI, important data providing potential evidence of copyright infringement was accidentally deleted by the AI company.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Obsidian’s Avowed is the cure for “Souls-like” action-RPG fatigue

Preview build shows a rich, colorful world with satisfying, zippy combat.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

SpaceX signs second commercial deal for Starship lunar lander with Lunar Outpost

As SpaceX’s Starship test program continues to gain momentum, the company signed its second commercial deal to deliver a payload to the moon using a lunar lander variant of the massive vehicle. Starship will deposit Lunar Outpost’s rugged rover, called Eagle, to the lunar surface by 2029, the Colorado-based startup said. Lunar Outpost CEO Justin […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Listen to the whispers: web timing attacks that work

Article URL: https://portswigger.net/research/listen-to-the-whispers-web-timing-attacks-that-actually-work Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42206955 Points: 164 # Comments: 25

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Cruise fesses up, Pony AI raises its IPO ambitions, and the TuSimple drama dials back up

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! President-elect Trump has wasted little time picking cabinet members, including naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as the next secretary of transportation. If Duffy’s appointment is confirmed […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Black Friday deals bring the price of the Fitbit Charge 6 down to a record low of $100

Black Friday promos are in full swing now, and that’s brought many of our favorite gadgets down to their lowest prices of the year. Case in point, the Fitbit Charge 6, which is down to a record low of $100 right now. It’s a top pick in our best fitness trackers guide in part because of its comprehensive exercise tracking capabilities and its built-in GPS. The Charge 6 has a few things going for it. With the new model,...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Meta says it’s taken down 2 million accounts linked to ‘pig butchering’ scams

Meta is making progress in its fight against pig butchering scams. In an update, the company said it has taken down more than 2 million accounts associated with such scams this year and that its effort to work with other companies to take down fraudsters has had some success. Described by Meta as “one of the most egregious and sophisticated” online scams, pig butchering is an increasingly common ruse in which scammers...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Meta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering

The company gave details for the first time on its approach to combating organized criminal networks behind the devastating scams.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

The Google Nest Doorbell is so close to half off during Amazons Black Friday sale

The Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen, Snow) is on sale for just $98 at Amazon, down from the list price of $179.99. That's a 46% discount.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Digital wallets, Apple Pay to face greater government scrutiny

New rules from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau give the government more power to supervise Big Tech's payment apps.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Black Friday is coming, but the Amazon Echo deals are here

Black Friday isn't until Nov. 29, but early deals have already arrived. Frab the Echo Pop for $18 and the rest of the line-up for up to 55% off.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

NASA is stacking the Artemis II rocket, implying a simple heat shield fix

NASA expects it to take about four months to fully assemble the main parts of the SLS rocket.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Australia introduces a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media

Australia’s majority party has introduced a bill in Parliament that would ban children under 16 from social media. The legislation, which would put the onus on social platforms rather than children or parents, could fine infringing companies up to AUD$49.5 million ($32.2 million). The Labor Party’s bill would apply to (among others) Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and X. It would require platforms to cordon off and destroy...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Black Friday deals drop the Google Pixel Watch 3 to $280 on Amazon

Wearables are always a good category of tech to look for during the Black Friday time period, since some of the best once out there typically go on sale. This year in this space, we’re seeing the Google Pixel Watch 3 down to $280, which is a record low. That represents a $70 discount on the 41mm model. The LTE-enabled version of that size is on sale too, but only if you opt for the matte black aluminum case with an...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Amazon Black Friday deals include a four-pack of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers for 38 percent off

A four-pack of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 trackers are on sale via Amazon for just under $62. This Black Friday deal brings this particular combo pack down to a record low price. The typical cost is $100, so this represents a discount of 38 percent. This is one of our favorite Bluetooth trackers, and with good reason. They are the perfect companion accessory to Samsung phones. The finding network is vast and the battery...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

The Red Elephant in the Room at AfroTech

At the annual tech conference for Black professionals, all eyes were on AI—but many also braced for the impact of a Trump administration that has promised to kill DEI.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Spotify drops a bunch of new tools for audiobooks, including a sleep timer

The Spotify audiobook experience has been lacking when compared to rivals like Audible, but it looks like that’s beginning to change. The streaming platform just announced a bevy of updates for audiobook listeners and some are downright useful. Perhaps the biggest one for me is the addition of a sleep timer. Audiobooks are great for lulling people to sleep, but it sucks when you sleep through a hundred pages and can’t...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Handling cookies is a minefield

Article URL: https://grayduck.mn/2024/11/21/handling-cookies-is-a-minefield/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42206556 Points: 457 # Comments: 217

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

Dont miss grabbing an Apple Magic Mouse for its lowest price ever

As of Nov. 21, get an Apple Magic Mouse at Amazon for its lowest price yet at just $79.99 ahead of Black Friday.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Welcome to Google’s nightmare: US reveals plan to destroy search monopoly

DOJ goes for Google's throat with "staggering" remedies to end search monopoly.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Get Apple AirPods Pro 2 for under $160 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $159.99 at Amazon during Black Friday, saving you $90 off their usual price of $249 as of Nov. 21.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

This roborock Robot Vacuum deal is a Black Friday sponsorship for clean floors

The roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum is on sale for $459.99 at Amazon's early Black Friday sale — shop now and save 43% or $340.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

WhatsApp adds voice message transcripts

WhatsApp added voice message transcripts on Thursday. Handy for when you’re in a loud environment (or if you prefer reading over listening), they’ll be rendered on-device, so they’ll remain encrypted and private. To set them up, head to Settings > Chats > Voice message transcripts and toggle the feature on. There, you can also pick your preferred language. Once set up, you can transcribe a message by...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

WhatsApp rolls out voice message transcripts

WhatsApp announced on Thursday it’s rolling out voice message transcripts. The Meta-owned company says the new feature will come in handy when you’re on the move or in a loud place where you can’t listen to a voice message. A similar feature was announced last year for Apple’s Message app, a top WhatsApp competitor, with […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The 19 best gift ideas for the remote worker in your life

For many of us, working from home is the new normal. If you know someone who spends most of their days inside their home office, the holiday season is a good opportunity to help make their day-to-day routine a little more convenient. As a group of remote workers ourselves, we’ve rounded up a few gift ideas that should make the WFH life a little more delightful. Best gifts for remote workers in 2024 Check out the rest...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Teach mode, Rabbit's tool for automating R1 tasks, is now available to all users

When the Rabbit R1 arrived earlier this year, it was an unfinished product. Engadget’s own Devindra Hardawar called it “a toy that fails at almost everything.” Most of the features Rabbit promised, including its signature “large action model” (LAM), were either missing at launch or didn’t work as promised. Now, after more 20 software updates since the spring, Rabbit is releasing its most substantial update yet....

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Ai2’s open source Tülu 3 lets anyone play the AI post-training game

Ask anyone in the open source AI community, and they will tell you the gap between them and the big private companies is more than just computing power. Ai2 is working to fix that, first with fully open source databases and models and now with an open and easily adapted post-training regimen to turn “raw” […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is $70 off for Black Friday on Amazon

Black Friday is usually the best time of the year to save on big-ticket items like smartphones, robot vacuums and even kitchen gear. To that end, one of our favorite air fryer toaster ovens has a steep discount right now. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer has dropped to $280 in most colorways, which represents a savings of $70. The "Pro" model made it into our best air fryers guide, but this one is quite similar: it...

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Stephanie Hsu might be dealing with a sex curse in Laid trailer

"Laid," starring Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet, premieres Dec. 19 on Peacock.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

How to watch the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix online for free

Watch the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix in F1 for free from anywhere in the world.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Android will soon instantly log you in to your apps on new devices

New phone day for Android users should get a whole bunch easier.

Published on: November 21, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica