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There are plenty of new movies and TV shows to choose from this weekend, including the end of an award-winning Netflix series.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/7-new-movies-and-tv-shows-to-stream-on-netflix-prime-video-max-and-more-this-weekend-november-22

Industry expert Roger Alexander discusses putting the onus on consumers when tackling APP fraud.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/app-fraud-how-best-do-we-tackle-it

Not content with challenging Google’s core search business, it seems OpenAI wants to take down Chrome, too. Ouch.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/a-chrome-killing-browser-will-be-openais-next-big-shot-at-google-according-to-a-new-report

AI's value is to enhance the ears, the eyes, and the ‘voice’ of the contact center – their agents.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/ai-taking-pressure-off-contact-center-agents-by-improving-their-eyes-ears-and-voice

WolfsBane is an all-in-one malware solution hitting Linux systems, experts warn.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/linux-devices-hit-with-even-more-new-malware-this-time-from-chinese-hackers

AI PCs might be sold with great promises, but users are finding there’s a significant learning curve.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/using-an-ai-pc-may-actually-make-users-less-productive-for-now

Damage to two major subsea cables didn’t cause too much damage due to several redundancy backups.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/suspected-russian-chinese-undersea-cable-sabotage-barely-affected-internet-service-and-quality-with-no-outages-reported

240 fraudulent websites seized by Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/microsoft-takes-down-hundreds-of-malicious-websites-used-in-phishing-scams

Facebook is going after 'pig butchering' scams, with two million accounts already taken down.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/meta-reveals-major-crackdown-on-organized-crime-scams

The RingConn Gen 2 just got a boost thanks to a major app upgrade.

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/the-best-cheap-smart-ring-just-got-a-big-ai-upgrade-thanks-to-ringconn-app-makeover

Seagate's 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S, just received a gigantic Black Friday discount deal at Amazon that has taken it down to nearly half its original MSRP.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-essential-storage-expansion-card-for-xbox-series-x-s-has-a-miraculously-huge-discount

If you sign up for Verizon 5G Home Plus right now, you'll receive a free Xbox Series S, an Xbox Wireless controller, a $50 Xbox gift card, and an Xbox Stereo Headset.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/get-a-free-xbox-series-s-headset-controller-and-gift-card-when-you-sign-up-for-verizon-5g-home-internet

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best-selling game of October 2024, and it's given Xbox Game Pass subscriptions a boost as well.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-smashes-october-2024-sales-and-gives-xbox-game-pass-a-lift-too

Russell Eveleigh is using a Raspberry Pi Pico to demonstrate Dijkstra's algorithm visually with LEDs arranged as a map of the Cotswolds in England.

https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/this-raspberry-pi-pico-visually-demonstrates-dijkstras-shortest-distance-algorithm-using-leds

Nvidia is rumored to launch the RTX 50 series GPUs early next year.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/top-end-and-mid-range-rtx-50-series-cards-are-rumored-to-launch-in-early-2025-and-entry-level-cards-to-follow-later-rtx-5090-5080-5070-ti-and-5070-up-first

AMD might be worried about changing prices based on the exchange rate. However, these incremental updates are not affecting the chip's real-world pricing due to the chip's non-stop availability issues.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-increases-ryzen-7-9800x3d-official-price-to-542-euros-in-europe-due-to-exchange-rate-fluctuations-cpu-is-s

Get a cheap external HDD while you can for roughly 1 cent per GB

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/external-hdds/wd-20tb-external-hdd-is-only-1-cent-per-gb-for-black-friday-usd200-off-at-best-buy

Crucial P3 Plus 4TB drops to $212.99 ahead of Black Friday.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/score-4tb-of-pcie-4-0-ssd-storage-for-just-5-cents-per-gb-crucials-p3-plus-is

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Many talented professionals hold back from speaking at tech events, believing they need years of experience or expert status first. Drawing from her experience as a first-time speaker at WordPress Accessibility Day 2024, Victoria Nduka discusses how speaking at events benefits both individuals and the tech community. https://smashingmagazine.com/2024/11/why-you-speak-events-early-career-professional/

Apple's Black Friday deals have started popping up, and this is your chance to grab a new iPad at a discount if you've been thinking of getting one. The

November is in full swing, which means Black Friday is right around the corner. But the days in which you had to wait for Black Friday proper to get good deals have long been behind us. The holiday shopping season is effectively the entire month of November now, with early Black Friday deals already popping up across the web (and in some stores). We’re seeing deep discounts on a bunch of your favorite tech we’ve tes

Apple devices are some of the most sought after this time of year and, believe it or not, you can find some decent Black Friday deals on them if you know where to look. At the moment, one such deal is on the

Black Friday is set to soak the world in glorious deals, but why wait until later in the month? Some of the best deals are already live. For instance, the M2 MacBook Air

Black Friday is usually a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear on the cheap, and this year is no different. While the big day itself is technically a week away, several retailers have already kicked off their official holiday sales, so many of the better gaming deals we’re likely to see are available today. If you’re looking to pad out your backlog, pick up a new console or refresh your desktop with n

Amazon has a Black Friday deal on

Plex is getting a major rework, which includes a redesign with improved navigation and more prominent artwork. The streaming service has been working on the overhaul for almost two years. The team rewrote the apps from scratch to unify the codebase and make the Plex experience more consistent, streamlined and easier to update across p

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Donut scoping addresses the challenge of preventing parent styles from leaking to nested content. Originating from a 2011 concept by Nicole Sullivan, the issue has evolved, culminating in 2024's @scope at-rule. This allows for more precise CSS styling, safeguarding content from unwanted inheritance while managing global CSS complexities.

Solved by CSS: Donuts Scopes originally published on

Now you can use almost any function or app right from your Control Center. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-customize-your-iphones-control-center-in-ios-18/#ftag=CADf328eec

This Snapdragon X-powered laptop can run all day, but its overall look might put you to sleep. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/acer-swift-go-14-ai-review-long-running-copilot-plus-pc-thats-short-on-style/#ftag=CADf328eec

You need to be a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber to use this feature. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-play-baldurs-gate-3-and-more-on-your-phone-with-xbox-game-pass/#ftag=CADf328eec

Up to 65% in discounts have been applied across the Nerf range so you can get gifts for kids of all ages. https://www.cnet.com/deals/stuff-stockings-with-nerf-blasters-and-accessories-from-just-3-in-amazons-black-friday-sale/#ftag=CADf328eec

Additional discounts of up to $500 are available on our favorite extra-large portable power station. https://www.cnet.com/deals/score-exclusive-extra-black-friday-savings-on-one-of-our-favorite-anker-power-stations/#ftag=CADf328eec

From pulling pet hair off mats and seats to dusting dashboards, these are the best portable vacuums for cleaning your car in 2024. https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/best-car-vacuums-for-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec

Apple products don't often go on sale, so CNET's Bridget Carey goes over what Black Friday deals might be worth the savings -- and which you might want to pass on. https://www.cnet.com/videos/my-apple-black-friday-sales-tips-when-to-buy-or-skip/#ftag=CADf328eec

With the holidays just around the corner, it's easy to get caught in a web of internet pricing traps. Avoid them like a pro and save money too. https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/beware-the-broadband-booby-traps-and-save-money/#ftag=CADf328eec

The current value of a phone isn't the only thing that matters. Here's how to make the most of your purchase. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/thinking-about-a-new-phone-for-the-holidays-why-its-resale-value-should-be-top-of-mind/#ftag=CADf328eec

The AirPods Pro 2 sound great on default settings, but there are plenty of tricks to get even more out of them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-airpods-pro-2-tips-and-tricks-make-your-earbuds-sound-even-better/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: I rediscovered the joy of small social networks and now Bluesky is exploding. I hope it keeps its soul. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-media/bluesky-is-the-small-comfort-id-been-looking-for-lets-hope-it-lasts/#ftag=CADf328eec

Commentary: A mini audio player and lightweight travel stroller were just a few of the things that saved us (parents included) from untimely meltdowns. https://www.cnet.com/health/parenting/traveling-with-young-kids-12-essentials-for-an-easier-trip/#ftag=CADf328eec

We're expecting big things from Apple, Samsung and other phone makers next year. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-biggest-phones-to-expect-in-2025-iphone-17-galaxy-s25-and-more/#ftag=CADf328eec

I've home-tested the Shelfy Smart Refrigerator device. It claims to keep your produce fresher for longer, but I loved its smart app features. https://www.cnet.com/deals/my-shelfy-smart-fridge-device-surprised-me-in-a-good-way-and-its-30-off-right-now/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Rega Planar 3 just got even better

https://www.techradar.com/audio/turntables/one-of-the-worlds-most-iconic-turntables-just-got-an-audiophile-upgrade

The data hackers are sharing online came from elsewhere, and includes public data, Ford is saying.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ford-denies-it-was-hit-by-data-breach-says-customer-data-is-safe

Encryptors appear to be going obsolete, with BianLian switching to pure theft.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/one-of-the-nastiest-ransomware-groups-around-may-have-a-whole-new-way-of-doing-things

Max is getting a gripping new medical drama and a hard-hitting Clint Eastwood movie very soon.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/max-drops-gripping-new-trailers-for-an-intense-new-medical-drama-the-pitt-and-clint-eastwoods-latest-movie-juror-2

Google TV has revealed the most-watched movies and TV shows of 2024 on its platform to help you find your next watch.

https://www.techradar.com/streaming/need-something-to-watch-this-weekend-these-are-the-most-watched-tv-shows-and-movies-on-google-tv-in-2024

Dbrand is offering an up-to-50% off sale on a variety of accessories, including vinyl skins and cases, perfect for upgrading your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, gaming laptop or even your Xbox.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/dbrands-up-to-50-percent-sale-means-even-if-i-dont-treat-myself-i-can-treat-my-steam-deck-again

There's currently a gigantic 46% discount happening for the WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD over at Amazon, allowing gamers to buy one of the best gaming SSDs for nearly half of its steep MSRP.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/black-friday-has-come-early-because-one-of-the-best-xbox-and-pc-ssds-with-rgb-is-now-on-sale-for-less-than-usd180-at-amazon

I've picked the absolute best 3 items from the SteelSeries Black Friday sale, and a bunch of other discounts you need to know about.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/these-are-my-top-3-must-buys-from-the-steelseries-black-friday-sale-theres-never-been-a-better-and-cheaper-time-to-upgrade

Officially, Black Friday is next week but that hasn't stopped Amazon, Best Buy, Dell, and Walmart from starting early.

https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/amazon-best-buy-dell-and-walmart-protest-calendars-heres-why-black-friday-started-early-this-year

Brave has announced its latest AI tool for its search engine, giving the ability to easily ask follow-up questions from results.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/braves-latest-ai-infused-search-tool-is-another-play-to-get-you-to-ditch-google-and-its-actually-really-good

TSMC says its roadmap is executing well, 2nm will go into mass production in late 2025 and its successors will be production ready in late 2026.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmcs-1-6nm-node-to-be-production-ready-in-late-2026-roadmap-remains-on-track

A search for AMD's top gaming chips, the Ryzen 9800X3D, yields several fake listings on Amazon.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amazon-flooded-with-fake-usd199-amd-ryzen-9-9800x3d-listings-searching-for-amds-top-gaming-chip-yields-fake-results

A laundry list of software features and strong 5 GHz performance don’t justify a $329 price tag.

https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rt-be86u-wi-fi-7-router-review-

AMD is looking to refresh its Hawk Point family of APUs without an NPU under the Ryzen 200 branding.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-hawk-point-refresh-ryzen-200-family-allegedly-leaked-set-to-arrive-in-2025-but-lacks-npu-for-local-ai-inference

Leading makers of EDA tools and IP designers can now support TSMC's customers designing chips on N2P process technology.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-announces-its-customers-can-now-design-performance-enhanced-2nm-chips-with-super-high-performance-capacitors

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 is approaching as Comino starts pre-orders for servers and workstations based on these graphics cards.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/pre-orders-for-systems-with-nvidia-rtx-5090-gpus-begin-liquid-cooled-workstations-on-offer-from-comino

The FCC is working on a new set of rules that will help protect the more than 400 undersea cables connecting the globe from disruption.

https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/us-fcc-to-update-undersea-cable-regulations-amid-suspected-cable-sabotage-incidents-proposals-include-restricting-chinese-companies-from-building-cable-components

Version 8.16.1 of the Elastic Stack was released today. We recommend you upgrade to this latest version. We recommend 8.16.1 over the previous version 8.16.

For details of the issues that have been fixed and a full list of changes for each product in this version, please refer to the release notes.

https://www.elastic.

Black Friday is finally upon us, willing us to purchase some much-needed tech with some degree of a discount. Our Black Friday hub has been collecting the best deals available, so you can save a bundle in the run-up to the holidays. And while there have been some tasty deals in the last few days, the real blockbusters have now dropped.

That includes

Well, the rumors were true: this week the DOJ argued that Google should sell off Chrome to make up for its monopolistic search practices. On top of that, the US government also suggested a potential sale of Android if it can't stop prioritizing its own search on Android smartphones. In this episode, Devindra and Producer Ben discuss why

Spotify is expanding its audiobook selection thanks to a deal with publisher Bloomsbury, adding over 1,000 books from authors like Sarah J Maas, Alan Moore and Ann Patchett. The new titles are arriving just a day after Spotify

The most hyped tech is often also the most expensive: flagship smartphones, ultra-powerful gaming laptops, immersive VR headsets and the like. But it would be wrong to assume that those are the only pieces of technology worth gifting. You don’t have to drain your wallet to get someone a cool gadget that will both be useful and make their lives easier. There are more solid, affordable gadgets out there now more than ever, but that also means you’ll discover some junk along the way. We’ve colle

Snap has accused New Mexico's attorney general of intentionally looking for adult users seeking sexually explicit content in order to make its app seem unsafe in a filing asking the court to dismiss the state's lawsuit. In the document shared by

If you’re looking for a good tech-related stocking stuffer, some of the best you can get are Bluetooth trackers. We’re all forgetful sometimes, and these tiny devices can help anyone keep track of their keys, wallet, bag and other belongings more easily. If you have an Android user on your list (or even better, a Samsung fan),

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Rebels in the sky is a P2P multiplayer game about crews of space pirates roaming the galaxy to play basketball against each other. It's basically a basketball managerial game with some pirate-y stuff. It's a P2P game with no central server, built on top of libp2p. Players interaction are limited to playing games against each other and trading pirates.

The game runs as a terminal application, meaning that you just need to run it from your terminal.

You can try the game over ssh without in

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Hello HN! We’re a small creative studio specializing in real-time 3D experiences. Netlify approached us to design and build an interactive experience to celebrate reaching 5 million developers.

Inspired by the classic game Marble Madness, we created a gamified experience where users control a ball through playful, interactive levels. The goal was to blend marketing content with the look and feel of a game to engage users.

The app is built with Three.js [1], using our custom render pipeli

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A $90 saving means this is the cheapest we've ever seen the Apple earbuds. https://www.cnet.com/deals/you-can-still-get-apples-airpods-pro-2-at-a-record-low-price-at-walmart-but-probably-not-for-long/#ftag=CADf328eec

A handful of major mortgage rates inched up. But experts are optimistic about rates falling in the long term. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-increase-for-prospective-buyers-mortgage-rates-on-nov-22-2024/#ftag=CADf328eec