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Going home for the holidays isn't all turkey, holiday decorations, and political arguments discussions. It also comes with requests for tech support and questions like "Why does my computer do this?" and "I read about this AI - what is that?" Think of it as an opportunity rather than a burden. If yo

A humanoid robot bubble could be brewing, warned China’s leading economic planning agency on Thursday. The alert comes amid growing fears that a bubble in a related industry — AI — is about to burst. Speaking at a press briefing, National Development and Reform Commission spokesperson Li Chao said C

If you want your house to be the one everyone slows down to look at this holiday season, Philips Hue’s Festavia lights can make that happen. They aren’t cheap, but thanks to an early Black Friday sale at Amazon, you can pick up a 65-foot string for $145.19 (about $97 off) or a 130-foot strand […]

Robot vacuums show up in our gift guides almost every year, and it’s easy to understand why: they clean, they save time, and they’re cheaper than hiring a professional. But not all robovacs are created equal, and some save more time than others. The Dreame X40 Ultra is one of those, offering a more

Now that the Thanksgiving dishes are put away and the last slice of pie is hidden in the back of the fridge, it’s time to turn your attention to the next major holiday: Black Friday. The biggest shopping day of the year has started, and as expected, there are tens of thousands of deals staring […]

Meta may have just released the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) at the end of October, but they’re not significantly different from the last-gen model introduced in 2021. The overall experience is very similar, which is why the original Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses remain a great buy, especially now that they’re

While companies like Coca-Cola turned to generative AI to create “visually jarring” holiday ads this year, Apple continues to embrace practical effects with its new festive short film called A Critter Carol featuring a forest full of tech-savvy woodland creatures. In the ad a hiker drops their iPhon

Microsoft is pitching a future where AI controls everything on your PC and agents go and do work for you in the background. But before the company gets there, it has to build the tools to make these systems work and convince its own developers that AI is actually capable of achieving these big promi

Seven months after launching its first semi-solid state battery that used a safer and longer-lasting solid-liquid mixed electrolyte, Kuxiu is introducing a new version with some welcome upgrades. The S3 has twice the capacity of the S2 at 10,000mAh – 5,000mAh at 7.7V (38.5Wh) – that the company says

We’ve seen Sony’s DualSense Edge discounted on a few occasions this year, and now it’s back on sale ahead of Black Friday as part of Sony’s ongoing holiday promo. Right now, you can snag the pro-style gamepad in either black or white at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $169 ($30 off), which

Millions of people joined the “No Kings” protests across 2,700 cities, rallying against authoritarianism and for democratic values. The demonstrations featured politicians, celebrities, and artistic displays like giant inflatable crowns and satirical floats. Peaceful yet powerful, the movement highlighted a shared call for equality, accountability, and people-powered governance.

This blog highlights the 24 best movies currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, featuring everything from award-winning dramas and thrillers to heartfelt comedies and sci-fi adventures. The curated list includes titles like Oppenheimer, Barbie, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Knives Out, offering something for every kind of movie lover. Perfect for anyone looking to skip the endless scrolling and dive straight into quality entertainment.

New research suggests that Easter Island’s Moai statues were moved upright in a rocking, “walking” motion rather than dragged or rolled. This method, supported by experiments and local legend, shows how the Rapa Nui people combined clever engineering with spiritual tradition to transport their massive stone monuments. The findings celebrate the islanders’ innovation and challenge old assumptions about how these ancient marvels were built.

 

Molly White, a software engineer and writer, runs “Web3 Is Going Just Great,” a blog that tracks and exposes cryptocurrency scams, frauds, and failed projects. With humor and insight, she reveals the darker side of the crypto boom — from rug pulls to bankruptcies — while analyzing why such problems persist. Her work offers a critical perspective in an industry obsessed with hype, reminding readers that transparency and accountability matter more than buzzwords.

The Wagner Mutiny exposed deep fractures not just within Russia’s military but also in its online ecosystem. Russia’s military bloggers — once vocal critics of defense leadership — are now forced to walk a fine line between expressing truth and maintaining loyalty to the Kremlin. The government’s post-mutiny crackdown has tightened censorship, transforming once-independent voices into cautious, state-aligned commentators. The event highlights how fragile freedom of expression remains in Russia’s wartime information space.

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