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Another legal complication may have surfaced in The Onion’s bid to buy the Infowars empire from bankrupt conspiracy media mogul Alex Jones. X filed a limited objection to the transfer of Infowars’ X accounts to the satirical media empire in a federal Bankruptcy Court on Monday.

The objection claims that X Corporation’s terms of service states “the Trustee cannot sell, assign or otherwise transfer such license absent X Corp.’s consent,” according to court reco

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Social media is a crucial platform needed for visibility, engagement, and building a brand online. Integrating social media into your WordPress site can extend the reach of your website remarkably by enhancing user experience. In this blog post, we will explore why integration of social media plugins for wordpress is essential for WordPress websites and how it supports overall digital strategy and social media marketing efforts. https://webdesignernews.com/top-10-best-social-media-plugins-for-wo

We’re admiring some marvelous children’s toys that Uruguayan artist and designer Joaquín Torres-Garcia created in the early 20th century. I’m also sharing some thoughts on how designing for children might help us design better for everyone else too 👀 https://webdesignernews.com/kids-centric-design/

Typography plays a pivotal role in every design and it has the power to make or break a creation or sometimes even an entire business. https://webdesignernews.com/fonts-that-speak-typography-as-a-storytelling-tool-in-modern-design/

Graphic design related to sports has a unique visual identity. It often shines through in its typography. You’ll find big, bold characters that represent motion. It’s as if the text is reaching toward the next challenge. https://webdesignernews.com/15-best-free-sports-fonts-for-creatives/

Hope you’re having a productive week! I’ve hand-picked some awesome resources for you this time around – we’re talking slick new CSS techniques for toggling content, a deep dive into why designers and developers sometimes clash (and how to fix it!), a sneak peek at the design trends that will dominate 2025, and an inspiring story about designing a custom keyboard. https://webdesignernews.com/2025-design-trends-fixing-the-dev-design-mismatch/

Shokz are my all-time favorite headphones for outdoor use, and Amazon has them discounted during it's Black Friday sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-outdoor-wireless-headphones-are-over-30-off-for-amazons-black-friday-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

Stanley is known for its quality drinkware, now up to half off for Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/cheers-stanley-water-bottles-more-up-to-50-off-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Amazon Black Friday deal slashes the price on Google's Pixel Tablet with a massive 30% discount. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-googles-pixel-tablet-is-30-percent-off-for-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

This SK Hynix Tube T31 external solid-state flash drive is now available for $30 off retail price. https://www.cnet.com/deals/store-more-and-pay-less-with-33-off-this-superfast-1tb-ssd-usb-stick/#ftag=CADf328eec

Snag the Moto G Stylus 5G for just $237 during Amazon's Black Friday sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-41-on-the-moto-g-stylus-5g-with-this-massive-black-friday-smartphone-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can watch and record live TV for one set price with no subscription fee. Nab the Tablo on sale for just $70 this holiday season. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-tablo-lets-you-watch-and-record-live-tv-and-its-30-off-for-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon's Black Friday week is underway and there are lots of great offers worth grabbing. Here are the best deals out there right now. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-amazon-black-friday-deals-2024-11-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

Whether you're choosing a gift for a loved one or looking to spruce up your bedding, you’ll find something amazing during Crane & Canopy’s Cyber Week sale. https://www.cnet.com/deals/crane-and-canopy-black-friday-sale-20-off-sitewide/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cricut is slashing prices up to 50% off for Black Friday this year. Enjoy discounts on machines, bundles, accessories and more. https://www.cnet.com/deals/cricut-black-friday-sale-save-100s/#ftag=CADf328eec

You can save $75 on this Nintendo Switch bundle for Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-nintendo-switch-bundle-is-75-off-for-black-friday-and-is-the-perfect-gift-for-a-gamer-on-the-go/#ftag=CADf328eec

These massive Black Friday savings will save you hundreds on your next laptop from brands like Apple, Lenovo, Microsoft and more. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-black-friday-laptop-deals-2024-11-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

Time to replace your well-loved backpack or laptop case? These Incase Black Friday deals can help you save and finish the semester in style. https://www.cnet.com/deals/incase-black-friday-deals-replace-your-school-tech-accessories-and-save/#ftag=CADf328eec

Black Friday is here, and Lego is offering major discounts and even free gifts with qualifying purchases. https://www.cnet.com/deals/lego-black-friday-deals-you-can-take-advantage-of-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

Xreal display glasses let you watch movies or play games in private, essentially giving you a big-screen TV attached to your face. https://www.cnet.com/deals/xreal-air-2-pro-display-glasses-are-100-off-for-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Perfectly Snug smart topper gives you on-demand temperature control. Here's my experience testing it and using it to help my sleep. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/i-used-this-weird-mattress-pad-to-fix-my-sleep-schedule-heres-how/#ftag=CADf328eec

RoVi-Aug framework could enhance robotic skill transfer across diverse environments and hardware configurations.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-scientists-may-have-developed-the-first-robot-syllabus-that-allows-machines-to-transfer-skills

MyHeritage debuts LiveMemory AI video maker.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/i-tried-bringing-my-memories-to-life-with-ai-and-found-it-works-better-with-dogs-than-with-human-hands

Apple's M4 Mac Mini just hit the shelves, but it's already on sale this Black Friday

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/macbooks/mac-mini-m4-black-friday-deal

Shop the best Cyber Monday on tech and gaming

https://www.laptopmag.com/deals/cyber-monday-deals-sale

See how we avoided making a Razer cutting prices pun? You deserve better than that.

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/razer-unleashed-its-black-friday-deals-here-are-our-5-top-picks-for-gamers

Forza Motorsport will be keeping a featured multiplayer NASCAR mode into 2025 thanks to its popularity.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza-motorsport-fans-are-so-crazy-for-the-nascar-series-that-its-hanging-around-for-longer

STALKER 2 developer GSC Game World has confirmed it's looking into addressing gameplay balance issues, but will focus on fixing A-Life and other bugs first.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/gsc-says-stalker-2-balance-updates-are-in-the-cards-for-future-patches

The team behind the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 anticheat software has issued an update on how many accounts have been banned since ranked play went live.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/team-ricochet-proudly-declares-how-many-cheaters-theyve-banned-from-black-ops-6-ranked-play

This Lenovo Legion R27fc-30 gaming monitor offers 240Hz, 0.5ms, and AMD FreeSync and it's at a great low price for Black Friday.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/monitors/lenovo-legion-r27fc-30-curved-gaming-monitor-black-friday-deal

There's always a lot of buzz around NVIDIA's RTX 4080 GPUs going on sale, but it's certainly not the right card for everyone. This alternative GPU deal should be much better suited for most PC gamers.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/black-friday-nvidia-rtx-deal

X-Chair and Mavix, two halves of the same high-end coin, are running storewide Black Friday sales on their premium catalogs of chairs, desks, cabinets, and more.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/gaming-chairs/those-who-demand-only-the-best-for-their-office-and-spine-can-now-save-hundreds-including-on-the-comfiest-mesh-chair-ive-used

The US Fair Trade Commission published a paper that found 89 percent of connected devices do not detail how long the item will receive software support. The study examined product websites looking for specifics about how long the company expected to support the device. Within the 11 per

Bloomberg reports that Uber has star

In addition to all of the gadgets and gear you can find on sale during Black Friday, there are also a number of service and subscription deals you can get, too.

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Thanks to Punirunes, we can finally know what it's like to touch a digital pet. If you're looking for gift ideas for kids or kids at heart, CNET's Bridget Carey shows off some of her favorite tech toys for the 2024 holiday. https://www.cnet.com/videos/best-tech-toys-youll-want-for-yourself-this-year/#ftag=CADf328eec

Tile trackers ensure that you will never lose your belongings again, and they are now on sale for up to 22% off on Amazon for Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/never-lose-wallet-keys-luggage-again-with-22-off-tile-trackers/#ftag=CADf328eec

Cyber Grinches are looking to scam online shoppers, but these tips and a little common sense will keep your information and your money safe. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/5-ways-to-keep-online-scammers-from-ruining-your-holiday-shopping/#ftag=CADf328eec

Ekster wallets are built to last, include compartments for your everyday essentials and fit almost all phones. They're up to half off this Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-up-to-a-staggering-50-on-ekster-wallets-this-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

Bambu Lab's Black Friday sale features $250 off top 3D printers, plus discounts on filaments, materials and bundles. https://www.cnet.com/deals/get-250-off-on-3d-printing-goods-from-bambu-labs-black-friday-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

The mission aims to help NASA determine whether Titan's conditions could be suitable for supporting life. https://www.cnet.com/science/space/nasas-search-for-life-spacex-to-launch-dragonfly-mission-to-saturns-moon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Score a pair of these Elite 4 Active earbuds for just $70 with this Amazon Black Friday deal. https://www.cnet.com/deals/jabra-elite-4-active-bf/#ftag=CADf328eec

Smart, compact and comfortable, there's a lot I love about the Logitech MX Keys Mini. Now that it's on sale for Black Friday, you should consider it, too. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-wireless-keyboard-is-on-sale-for-black-friday-and-youre-going-to-want-one/#ftag=CADf328eec

A VPN is a great way to amp up your security while browsing online, and our favorite VPN is having a huge Black Friday sale right now. Score up to 6 months free and save on Wi-Fi routers. https://www.cnet.com/deals/score-up-to-6-months-of-our-favorite-vpn-services-for-free-from-expressvpn-with-this-black-friday-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

Get Insta360 cameras, including the popular Insta360 X3 waterproof camera, on sale now for Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/insta360-cameras-are-up-to-47-off-now-for-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

Verizon customers can score big savings on a new phone, tablet or smartwatch with the company's trade-in and new-line offers. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-black-friday-verizon-deals-2024-11-26/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't miss out on the biggest sale of the year on Litter-Robot bundles from Whisker. Your cat will appreciate the upgrade this Black Friday. https://www.cnet.com/deals/litter-robot-bundles-100-off-this-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

With advanced features like Lidar navigation and smart mapping the RV30 Max is a serious bargain at just $170. https://www.cnet.com/deals/tapo-rv30-max-robot-vacuum-black-friday-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Roku LE streaming device is just $15 during the Walmart Black Friday sale. Power it up and stream all your favorite movies this season. https://www.cnet.com/deals/stream-all-your-holiday-favorites-with-the-roku-le-streaming-device-now-just-15/#ftag=CADf328eec

Black Friday Deal: 89% off Pure VPN's 5-year plans

https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/black-friday-deal-89-percent-off-pure-vpns-5-year-plans

Black Friday has come early for retailers this year, and Apple audiophiles can save big with the lowest price we've seen yet on the Airpods Pro 2 earbuds.

https://www.laptopmag.com/headphones/airpods-earbuds/dont-wait-apples-airpods-pro-2-with-usb-c-plunge-to-a-new-all-time-low-for-black-friday

This awesome Razer Blade 14 (2023) sale resurfaced

https://www.laptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/the-razer-blade-14-is-a-jack-of-all-trades-that-does-everything-wonderfully-dont-buy-the-wrong-razer-blade-14-for-black-friday-my-favorite-is-usd400-off

The PS5 is seeing some major deals that bring the PS5 Slim to record-low prices

https://www.laptopmag.com/gaming/console-pc-games/best-ps5-deals-black-friday-2024

Qualcomm was reportedly interested in purchasing Intel in what would have been one of the largest tech deals ever. But now, Qualcomm's Intel is said to be cooling.

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/cpu-gpu-components/one-of-the-biggest-tech-deals-in-history-is-likely-to-fall-through-but-would-qualcomm-have-been-able-to-buy-intel-anyway

The GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller just had its already cheap MSRP cut down by 20% thanks to this exclusive Black Friday discount on Amazon.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/one-of-the-best-budget-friendly-xbox-and-pc-wired-controllers-has-been-reduced-to-its-lowest-price-yet-thanks-to-amazons-20-percent-black-friday-deal

Anker's A91C6 will let me use my laptop from the couch.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/i-just-bought-this-usd35-charging-station-and-its-going-to-change-my-family-life

A Lenovo LOQ ARP9 laptop model with an RTX 4070 goes on sale for under $900.

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/ryzen-7-rtx-4070-gaming-laptop-goes-on-sale-for-just-usd879

Qualcomm is facing a lot of challenges in solidifying its position in the PC market - powering just 0.8% of all PCs sold in Q3 this year.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/x86-reigns-supreme-as-snapdragon-x-elite-chips-captured-just-0-8-percent-of-the-market-with-720-000-units-sold-in-q3-2024-qualcomm-misses-out-on-rising-ai-pc-sales-with-intel

ROCm 6.3 adds several new features to the open source platform, helping accelerate various workloads on Instinct GPUs such as AI and HPC workloads.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rocm-6-3-adds-several-new-features-including-a-fortran-compiler-and-sglang

Qualcomm is not interested in buying Intel anymore but could consider separate parts of it.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/qualcomm-reportedly-loses-interest-in-intel-takeover

There are a bunch of Black Friday deals on PlayStation products, but here's one that was perhaps a little unexpected. The PS5 Access controller has

Threads just announced that it has experienced significant growth throughout November, to the tune of 35 million signups. A platform spokesperson told Engadget that the social media app has received more than a million signups every single day for the past three months. To that end, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced 15 million signups for November in the middle of the month. Meta CEO Mark Zu

The White House is reducing Intel’s CHIPS Act award by over $600 million. Initially

Are you eagerly anticipating the next crop of games from Devolver Digital? Well, you’re going to have to wait a little longer. The indie game studio will unveil the nominees and winners of its annual Devolver Delayed Awards at 1 PM Eastern Wednesday on its official YouTube page. Devolver’s tongue-in-cheek awards show aims to honor “the brightest, best indie games you can’t play yet” and yes,

Whether you want a new streaming device to upgrade an aging TV or you want to outfit a new projector with one, Black Friday deals can make it so you spend less on that new set-top box or dongle. One of the best deals we’ve seen on streaming gear is on the latest

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has conducted a raid on Amazon over antitrust concerns. "There is a suspicion that Amazon Japan is forcing sellers to cut prices in an irrational way," an unnamed source told

When it comes to new tech, $50 doesn’t get you a lot— except perhaps during Black Friday sales. Surprisingly, quite a few of the smaller electronics and accessories we recommend are currently on sale for less than $50. These deals include picks from our guides to accessories,

Noble Audio just announced pending availability of its most advanced earbuds yet. The FoKus Rex5 earbuds manage to cram a whole lot of tech into a small package, with a $450 price tag to prove it.

First of all, Noble has installed five drivers into each earbud. This is likely the first time that’s ev

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The Force is with this gaming deal that saves you 43% off on a limited edition version of Star Wars Outlaws. https://www.cnet.com/deals/nab-star-wars-outlaws-for-just-40-this-black-friday-at-amazon/#ftag=CADf328eec

Now that they're on sale, she's finally getting those magic white buds. https://www.cnet.com/deals/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-the-apple-airpods-pro-2-for-my-daughter/#ftag=CADf328eec

The new generation Surface Copilot+ PCs are getting their first major discounts, and you can score savings on accessories as well. https://www.cnet.com/deals/save-up-to-600-on-microsoft-surface-tablets-and-laptops-with-this-black-friday-deal/#ftag=CADf328eec

With a 44% discount, this doorbell offer is almost impossible to pass up. https://www.cnet.com/deals/secure-your-entry-with-my-favorite-video-doorbell-on-sale-today-before-black-friday/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you can't settle on a security cam, I've found that Arlo's latest Essential camera does it all for under $100. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-favorite-arlo-security-cam-is-an-excellent-security-device-but-is-surprisingly-cheap-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Parisians head to Bavaria in desperate need of a win. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-bayern-munich-vs-psg-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

The leaders of La Liga welcome the French underdogs to the Estadi Olympic Lluis Companys. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/champions-league-soccer-livestream-barcelona-vs-brest-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

Not sleeping the best at home? Check out this Nest Learning Thermostat that helps save on your energy bill. https://www.cnet.com/deals/this-new-smart-thermostat-helps-me-sleep-better-and-its-50-off-today/#ftag=CADf328eec

Skyworth's 24-inch portable TV with a built-in battery is $100 off for Black Friday. At $300, it's expensive for a 24-inch TV, but it's a pretty unique product. https://www.cnet.com/deals/the-black-friday-portable-tv-deal-you-didnt-know-you-wanted/#ftag=CADf328eec

Credit card fraud could be just the start of your problems. Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit the damage. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/your-credit-card-was-stolen-did-they-take-your-identity-too/#ftag=CADf328eec

Shop the best Black Friday offers that won't require a trade-in or lock you into a multiyear contract. https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-black-friday-phone-deals-2024-11-26/#ftag=CADf328eec