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Archaeologists Fished a 3,300-Year-Old Sword From a Volcanic Crater Lake—and It’s Still Sharp
Authorities say that the sword is still exceptionally sharp, even after spending presumably thousands of years underwater.
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ThermoWorks debuts shorter version of its RFX Meat wireless probe for small cuts
The RFX Meat Mini offers nearly identical performance to the full-sized grilling probe.
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Holdings is acquiring ADT for $7.6 billion
The Joshua Kushner-led Thrive Holdings is acquiring ADT in an all-cash deal valued at $7.6 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter…
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus falls to one of its best prices
Save $80 on the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus, a floating IPX7 speaker with up to 20 hours of battery life and BassUp sound. The Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is down…
I Miss McFarlane’s Game-Changing Toy Line Movie Maniacs
The iconic toy line that began in 1998 was a game-changer for horror collectible fans.
Microsoft’s AI future has fewer jobs
To anyone listening closely to what Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been saying over the past couple of years, this week felt like the clearest sign y…
Why the LG C6 OLED is my TV of the Year, ending Samsung's reign and holding off next-gen RGB TVs
In a field of excellent TVs in 2026, it's LG's mid-range OLED C6 that stands above the rest: here's why In a year that saw the arrival of next-gen RGB…
Best Buy’s Holiday Shopping Event Starts Tomorrow. Are You Ready to Save Big on Tech?
Get ready for a month full of doorbusters, price drops and the biggest tech discounts of the season.
Nintendo Switch 2 - The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary edition restocks — updates on where to buy the limited edition console
The stylish Nintendo Switch 2 Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition sold out at most retailers ahead of launch, but restocks are expected next week…
Next Haunt: A scary “problem set” in the basement of Next House
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. You k…
Skullcandy Crusher Evo deal cuts $88 off these bass-heavy headphones
Save 40% on Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones and get adjustable Sensory Bass, Bluetooth 5.0, and wired listening. The Skullcandy Crusher Evo deal on …
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Alexa can now manage your Amazon billing complaints, subscription changes, and more
Alexa is ready to take those annoying shopping chores off your hands. TL;DR Amazon’s Alexa for Shopping can now handle over 100 shopping-related tasks through simple conversations. You can manage subscriptions, create shopping lists, track refunds, update delivery instructions, and check Prime benefits. All US Amazon customers can access the new features in the Shopping app and on the desktop website. Shopping on Amazon is easy when you know what…
Is your Pixel 9 Pro Fold acting up? Google support may offer a big upgrade to replace it
Some lucky users are reportedly receiving the Pixel 11 Pro Fold as a replacement. TL;DR A couple of Pixel 9 Pro Fold owners have received a Pixel 11 P…
Scientists Sound Alarm as Antarctica’s Ocean Grows Saltier for the First Time in 130,000 Years
New research shows that the ocean's freshwater engine is growing saltier, with global consequences.
Keurig Alta first look: Can biodegradable compressed coffee pucks replace the venerable K-Cup?
Keurig's new brewer promises full flavor without the waste — here's how it actually performs. A few weeks ago, Keurig announced plans to kill off K-Cu…
Elon Musk's SpaceX buying out 418 homes near flagship AI data center, but only if they drop participation in lawsuit — report claims the company is targeting an entire neighborhood, but will only buy from people who don't pursue noise pollution complaints
The properties will supposedly house SpaceXSI staff while also giving a chance to those who don't want to live near the data center to sell their home…
Stop sharing your passwords with AI agents, Bank of America warns customers
The bank’s message follows a trend among financial institutions that are restricting third-party AI agent access.
Deals: M6 and PROLED MacBook Touch pre-order offers, OLED iPad mini, M6 Mac mini, more
Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and the ongoing Apple TV 4K pre-order discount, pre-orders are now live on the new OLED iPad min…
Oracle wants to bill you for every AI task, not just every seat
Big Red says AI units will add to subscriptions, as it juggles $90BN-plus capex, mounting debt and a $225BN revenue goal for 2030 Oracle expects to ea…
Pixel 10 Pro XL owners can grab Google’s PixelSnap case for 58% off
Google’s official Pixel 10 Pro XL PixelSnap case drops to $21 on Amazon, the lowest price we’ve seen in at least six months. Google’s PixelSnap Phone …
AI demand triggers massive PCB shortage for PC makers as order books full until 2030 — lead times stretch to 30 months as material costs surge 12x
The AI industry continues to gobble up manufacturing resources that were once dedicated to serving PC, smart device, and gadget makers. Inevitably, th…
Apple TV’s new crime thriller hailed as ‘impossible to stop watching’
Apple TV has a new crime thriller premiering tonight—Nocturne—and early reviews indicate it could be another hit series for the streamer. more…
Amazon’s Alexa can now manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and check refund status just by asking
The Holiday season is upon us, and Amazon is making its AI shopping assistant a lot more useful ahead of major shopping events like Black Friday. The …
Orange Cyberdefense joins Mistral design partner programme for Large 4
Orange Cyberdefense will use Mistral AI’s latest model to help test clients’ systems for weaknesses, investigate breaches and speed up responses to cy…
HP and Asus are moving PC production back to China as soaring component costs force a rethink
According to Nikkei Asia, American PC giant HP and Taiwanese consumer electronics firm Asus have already moved some of their manufacturing operations …
US workers are less engaged at their jobs than ever — and many are blaming AI, particularly remote and hybrid workers
Gallup’s measure of US employee engagement has fallen to its lowest level since 2011. Gallup report finds US workers are feeling less engaged at work …