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This Is Your Last Chance to Snag Great Cyber Monday Deals on AirPods, Beats, Sony and More

Few Cyber Monday deals are still live, so now is the time if you want to score big on the best headphones and earbuds. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-cyber-monday-headphone-deals-24-12-04/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
New Black Ops 6 Zombies Map Releases Tomorrow With Season 1

New maps for multiplayer, battle royale and zombies are coming to Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone in season 1. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/new-black-ops-6-zombies-map-releases-tomorrow-with-season-1/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Hackers are building bespoke Mac malware using GenAI

The idea that macOS is safer than Windows is a dated one thanks to generative AI and its impact on malware writing.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-are-building-bespoke-mac-malware-using-genai

 Lenovo Legion 5i 16 Gen 9 vs Dell G 16 (7630): Which budget gaming laptop wins?

The Dell G16 (7630) quickly became one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops, but how does the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 fare in comparison?

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/lenovo-legion-5i-gen-9-vs-dell-g16-7630

 Act fast! Get this curved 34-inch Alienware gaming monitor for its lowest price ever

The Alienware 34-inch curved QD-OLED AW3423DWF gaming monitor offers outstanding color reproduction and gaming performance. It is currently on sale for $644 — its lowest price ever — at Dell and Amazon.

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/gaming-monitors/act-fast-get-this-curved-34-inch-alienware-gaming-monitor-for-its-lowest-price-ever

Streaming is just TV all over again

As Rust Cohle famously put it in HBO's True Detective, "Time is a flat circle." So it's maybe not a huge surprise that Max is the latest service to bring cable-style linear channels to a premium streaming service.

It's starting to test such channels in the US. Some ad-free subscribers will see a Channels option on the homepage of

1mo | Engadget
OpenAI may launch Sora, its text-to-video model, very soon

OpenAI will start announcing new features and demos tomorrow for 12 days through livestreams. Sources familiar with the matter told The Verge that these new products will allegedly include OpenAI’s long-awaited text-to-video tool, Sora, and a new reasoning model.

The announcement for "12 Days of OpenAI”, as the company puts it, was made public

1mo | Engadget
The free-to-play My First Gran Turismo comes to PS4 and PS5 on December 6

There’s a huge gap between serious racers like Gran Turismo and arcade-style stuff like Mario Kart. That’s where the soon-to-be-released My First Gran Turismo comes in. This is a streamlined version of the iconic Sony racing game that’s intended “for those who have yet to experience Gran Turismo.” The free-to-play title launche

1mo | Engadget
Show HN: Eyed Out – Privacy-Focused Browser

Hi HN! I’m thrilled to introduce Eyed Out, a privacy-centric browser I developed to help users take control of their online experience. Eyed Out blocks trackers and ads, offers web agent spoofing, and includes handy features like password generation and temporary emails.

I built this as a one-man project, and I’m interested into hearing your feedbacks. If you value your privacy while browsing, I invite you to check it out and let me know what you think!


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1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: I combined spaced repetition with emails so you can remember anything

Hey HN,

I am a student shipping apps in my free time. This is my 4th for the year!

Non-fic books and podcasts have been part of my life for years now but I always struggled with remembering what I’ve read or listened to. I wanted it to stick even after years.

My notes list grew large but I never really revisited them. That’s why I created GinkgoNotes.

You can enter notes you want to recall and leave it to the app to create a personalised (based on spaced repetition) email schedule. T

1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: Vekos – a Rust OS with Built-In Cryptographic Verification

VEKOS(Verified Experimental Kernel OS) is a Rust-based experimental kernel that focuses on runtime verification and security. Every filesystem operation and memory allocation generates cryptographic proofs that can be verified in real-time, ensuring system integrity. Think of it like a blockchain for OS operations rather than just storage verification.

Key features: - Merkle tree-backed filesystem with operation verification - Memory manager with CoW and proof generation - Buddy allocator

1mo | Hacker news
Launch HN: Parsagon (YC W21) – AI for public affairs and government relations

Hi HN! I’m Sandy, and I’m excited to introduce Parsagon. Parsagon is using AI to automate workflows for government affairs professionals, starting with an AI search for public policy. Here's a demo: https://parsagon.io/explore-search

Current search portals for political monitoring are outdated. (By political monitoring, we mean people/orgs monitoring government announcements, policy updates, etc.; not the government monitoring people.) Each

1mo | Hacker news
Show HN: Outerbase Studio – Open-Source Database GUI

We just launched Outerbase Studio, the open-source version of our core database offering. It works in your browser or as a desktop app and supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.

What it does:

• Connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite databases. • Spin up local databases directly through the UI, even if you don’t have one running. • Manage and query your data in a lightweight, intuitive interface. • Completely open source.

Why we built it: We wanted to share the core Outerbase exper

1mo | Hacker news
Location sharing is the latest way to hard launch a relationship

Are you location sharing official? Whether it’s for practical reasons, like checking if your partner can swing past your favorite takeaway on the way home, or seeing if they have got home safely from a night out, location sharing is quickly becoming the digital equivalent of leaving a toothbrush at their place. 

Since Apple’s

The Law of Diminishing Returns

Striking the right balance can be tough. We don’t want cool mama bear's porridge or hot papa's bear porridge, but something right in the middle, like baby bear’s porridge.


The Law of Diminishing Returns originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the

1mo | CSS tricks
My Favorite Smartwatch Makes a Great Gift That Won't Break the Bank

The Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch may not be the newest, but it's still a well-rounded and affordable option that makes for a great gift. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-smartwatch-makes-a-great-gift-that-wont-break-the-bank/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Forget Cyber Monday, Save Over $100 on This Garmin Instinct 2 Smartwatch Today

Garmin's Instinct 2 smartwatch is built with the great outdoors in mind and you can put one on your wrist and save up to $150 today. https://www.cnet.com/deals/forget-cyber-monday-save-over-100-off-this-garmin-instinct-2-smartwatch-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Our Smart Glasses Future, According to Xreal video

An exclusive chat with Xreal's CEO on the present and future, and a look at Xreal's new One and One Pro glasses. https://www.cnet.com/videos/our-smart-glasses-future-according-to-xreal/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
Try These New Year's Resolutions if You Have Anxiety

Making unrealistic New Year's resolutions can be detrimental to your mental health. Here's how to do it right for a calmer 2025. https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/try-these-new-years-resolutions-if-you-have-anxiety/#ftag=CADf328eec

1mo | cnet.com
 Black Ops 6 CODMAS: what to expect from this year's Call of Duty Christmas event

Here's when to expect the Black Ops 6 CODMAS update, which will add new limited-time modes, maps, and skins, as part of this year's Call of Duty Christmas event.

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/black-ops-6-codmas

 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra predicted colors: every rumored shade

We're expecting the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to be sold in seven shades, and we have a good idea of what they'll be.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-colors

 Is Path of Exile 2 on Xbox?

Path of Exile 2 has been eagerly anticipated, so when it arrives, will you be able to play on Xbox?

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-path-of-exile-2-on-xbox

 Is Path of Exile 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Path of Exile 2 is launching very soon and lots of people want to know what the status is regarding Xbox Game Pass. Here are your answers.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/is-path-of-exile-2-on-xbox-game-pass

Upgrade to 4K for just $199 with this 27-inch Dell IPS monitor deal
1mo | pcworld.com
This triple 4K mini PC is a certified banger and only costs $350 today
1mo | pcworld.com
Microsoft doubles down, still won’t let older PCs run Windows 11
1mo | pcworld.com
Samsung is discontinuing its DeX app for Windows PCs
1mo | pcworld.com
Intel Arc makes its Steam Hardware Survey debut
1mo | pcworld.com
Logitech’s ergonomic MX Vertical wireless mouse gets a rare sale
1mo | pcworld.com
Max will start cracking down on password sharers next week
1mo | pcworld.com
How to get Microsoft Edge to read web pages and documents out loud to you
1mo | pcworld.com