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YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button
YouTube appears to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, as reported by 9to5Google. At least two users on X have recently shared screenshots of the dislike button now…
Judge dismisses Sam Altman’s sister’s sexual abuse lawsuit
On Tuesday, US District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed the lawsuit Ann Altman filed last year alleging that her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, had sexually abused her…
Trump is giving Nick Shirley $10,000 and launching a $25 million fraud bounty program
AI summary Trump and Vance announced a $25 million fraud bounty and gave Nick Shirley $10,000 after his viral daycare fraud claims.
Google’s more personalized Gemini AI is heading to your car
AI summary Google's Gemini AI now uses Gmail, Calendar, and other apps while driving.
Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a possible merger, Musk says
Tesla and SpaceX have formed special committees to discuss a possible merger, Elon Musk said during the latter's third quarter earnings call Tuesday. Musk, who serves as CEO of…
SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says
AI summary SpaceX plans to catch Starship and its booster for the first time next month, aiming to recover an orbital launch vehicle fully.
Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you’re watching less and less
AI summary Netflix prioritizes monetization as viewing time declines, focusing on price increases and content expansion.
Snap is paying Robert Downey Jr. to do the Iron Man thing
AI summary Snap appointed Robert Downey Jr. as a brand ambassador for its Specs AR glasses, featuring him in promotional videos.
SpaceX says big AI growth fueled revenue jump
SpaceX announced revenues of $14.6 billion in its Q3 earnings on Tuesday, which it says was a growth of 161 percent year-over-year "fueled by our Super Intelligence (SI) segment…
Oura adds two new cardiovascular health tracking features to its smart rings
Oura is introducing two new cardiovascular-focused health tracking features to its smart rings designed to help users better understand the effect regular workouts and exercise…
TikTok has started censoring searches for popular peptides
AI summary TikTok is censoring searches for certain peptides, returning 'no results found' pages for terms like semaglutide and BPC-157.
Logitech’s refurbished G Pro X2 Superstrike is 35 percent off
Looking for a way to try the haptics-equipped G Pro X2 Superstrike wireless gaming mouse without spending full price? You probably aren’t alone. Logitech’s now-last-gen…
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera is a good deal at under $400
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 is a big upgrade from your phone’s video quality. | Image: The Verge If you’re the kind of person who likes to document everything, either for professional…
Xbox CEO is reportedly planning three more rounds of layoffs
AI summary Xbox CEO Asha Sharma plans three more layoffs in November, December, and January, following previous cuts in July and September.
Amazon is phasing out Fire HD tablets, but not without some big discounts first
The Fire HD 10 offers a sharper, larger screen than its smaller siblings. | Image: Amazon Amazon recently announced it’s phasing out its Fire HD tablets in favor of much pricier…
JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too
After announcing plans to introduce its own streaming service last month, JustWatch, a popular guide and search engine for finding things to watch on existing platforms like…
Microsoft reportedly plans Xbox handheld in 2027, next-gen console in 2028
Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch an Xbox "next-generation handheld device" for the holiday season of 2027. The Xbox next-gen console, codename Project Helix, would then…
Can you see everything?
What are we looking at, and who wants us to see it? | Image: A24 This review contains spoilers. I have heard it said that of all the drugs, fame is the most addictive. For…
Meta pauses Muse sharing after researchers find AI chats on the web
Meta says it paused a Muse feature that lets you share conversations with the AI assistant after researchers found the URLs publicly available on the web, as reported by Ars…
The $20,000 Voxel bot will help you find misplaced things around your home
Tuesday Labs, a New York City-based robotics lab and design studio, has opened reservations for Voxel, its new bi-pedal robot designed to learn and take over routine tasks…
Chrome will now show a warning before you visit ‘suspicious’ sites
If you know for sure that a website flagged as suspicious is actually safe, you can mark it as such. | Image: Google Google is launching a new browser safety feature for Chrome…
AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 to Xbox consoles and handhelds
AI summary AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 to Xbox consoles, laptops, and handhelds, starting today for certain GPUs and devices.
Arturia’s MiniFreak 49 makes its Freak synths more professional
Arturia is adding to its Freak line of proudly weird digital synths with the MiniFreak 49. Under the hood, it's almost identical to the current MiniFreak, but it adds a number of…
The Gospel according to Peter (Thiel)
It's a time of apocalyptic worldviews in Silicon Valley. The latest AI doom cycle is driven by effective altruism, a philosophy that has lurked around the fringes for years but…
Over $963,000 worth of graded Pokémon and sports cards were stolen from Fedex
AI summary Over $963,000 in graded cards were stolen from a FedEx truck near PSA headquarters.
Spotify pulls 50 million AI slop and spam tracks from its recommendations
Spotify says it has removed more than 50 million songs considered AI-generated slop or spam from user recommendations over the past year. That's according to an announcement on…
TikTok employees said they knew about child safety issues, but execs failed to act
TikTok was repeatedly warned by its own staffers about risks its platform posed to child safety, according to court records obtained by NPR. The publication reports that…
Adobe Lightroom mobile can now open closed eyes in photos with a simple tap
Adobe announced yesterday that the mobile version of Lightroom, available for iOS, iPadOS, and Android, can now open closed eyes in photos using generative AI with just a single…
Wii Sports is back on the Switch 2, and it rules
Wii Sports holds an important place in Nintendo's history. It's the best-selling piece of software the company has ever made, one that permeated culture in surprising ways, and…