Technology News
Did Bitcoin Play a Role in Thursday's Stock Sell-Off?
Slashdot - 23 Nov 2025 02:35
A week ago Bitcoin was at $93,714. Saturday it dropped to $85,300. Late Thursday, market researcher Ed Yardeni blamed some of Thursday's stock market sell-off on "the ongoing plunge in bitcoin's price," r...
Gurman: Few signs internally point to Tim Cook stepping down as CEO early next year
9 to 5 Mac - 23 Nov 2025 14:08
Recently, the Financial Times reported that efforts to set up a succession plan for Apple CEO Tim Cook have recently intensified, and that the transition could happen as early as next year, potentially even happening som...
Does the universe have extra dimensions hiding in plain sight?
SPACE.com - 23 Nov 2025 13:00
While the existence of extra dimensions is a cool idea, it's currently not supported by any evidence
Giant 'diamond ring' sparkles 4,500 light-years away in the Cygnus constellation - Space photo of the week
Live Science - 23 Nov 2025 11:00
NASA's SOFIA observatory captured a rare image of a glowing gas ring in Cygnus X - a vast star-forming region 4,500 light-years away.
How OpenAIs Changes Sent Some Users Spiraling
The New York Times - 23 Nov 2025 10:01
OpenAI adjusted ChatGPTs settings, which left some users spiraling, according to our reporting. Kashmir Hill, who reports on technology and privacy, describes what the company has done about the users troubling reports.
Homeland Security Is Reportedly Probing Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain for National Security Reasons
Gizmodo - 23 Nov 2025 10:00
And there's an additional Trump family connection.
European Parliament member sees support for EU Space Act there
Space News - 23 Nov 2025 09:17
A member of the European Parliament said there is widespread support there for the proposed European Union Space Act, while acknowledging that the draft released this summer can be refined. The post European Parliament m...
Microsoft Warns Its Windows AI Feature Brings Data Theft and Malware Risks, and 'Occasionally May Hallucinate'
Slashdot - 23 Nov 2025 08:34
"Copilot Actions on Windows 11" is currently available in Insider builds (version 26220.7262) as part of Copilot Labs, according to a recent report, "and is off by default, requiring admin access to set it up...
Amazon's AI-Powered IDE Kiro Helps Vibe Coders with 'Spec Mode'
Slashdot - 23 Nov 2025 05:34
A promotional video for Amazon's Kiro software development system took a unique approach, writes GeekWire. "Instead of product diagrams or keynote slides, a crew from Seattle's Packrat creative studio used ac...
Medicare 2026 Premiums: Why Low-Income Dual Enrollees Face the Harshest Squeeze
IBTimes - 23 Nov 2025 23:58
Medicare 2026 premiums are jumping 9.7 per cent, erasing the benefits of the 2.8 per cent Social Security COLA for millions. Discover how this historic hike impacts dual enrollees and monthly budgets.
Miss Mexico's Fatima Bosch Urged To 'Immediately Resign' As Miss Universe
IBTimes - 23 Nov 2025 23:46
A former Miss Universe judge wants Miss Mexico's Fatima Bosch to immediately resign from the organization.
Are AMF-Era Harley-Davidsons Worth Anything Today?
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2025 23:45
Harley Davidson motorcycles from the AMF years are known for their technical advances and innovation, and their value can vary based on a range of factors.
'You Always Dread Hearing Those Words' Former PM David Cameron Announce Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
IBTimes - 23 Nov 2025 23:34
Former Prime Minister David Cameron discovered that he has prostate cancer after his wife encouraged him to undergo a health check-up earlier this year.
Google denies analyzing your emails for AI training - here's what happened
ZDNet - 23 Nov 2025 23:30
You can opt out of the features in question if you're still concerned. Here's how.
Was the Moon-Forming Protoplanet 'Theia' a Neighbor of Earth?
Slashdot - 23 Nov 2025 23:30
Theia crashed into earth and formed the moon, the theory goes. But then where did Theia come from? The lead author on a new study says "The most convincing scenario is that most of the building blocks of Earth and Th...
Two Playdate games about cheese, and spooky campfire stories with a twist
Engadget - 23 Nov 2025 23:25
After taking a break from the Playdate following Season Two and the wonderfully weird experience that was Blippo+, I finally dusted off my little yellow console this week and dove back in. And what better place to start ...
How Often Should You Deep Clean Your Garage Floors?
Slash Gear - 23 Nov 2025 23:15
If you do a lot of work in your garage, there's nothing like having a nice clean floor. How often should you deep clean it and how do you go about it?
Blue Origin to Build a "Super Heavy" Rocket to Compete with Starship
Universe Today - 23 Nov 2025 23:11
Blue Origin announced a series of upgrades to New Glenn designed to increase payload performance and launch cadence, while enhancing reliability. The enhancements span propulsion, structures, avionics, reusability, and r...
This $450 iPad setup is a better buy than most Chromebooks, heres why
9 to 5 Mac - 23 Nov 2025 23:07
Next year, Apple will be introducing an even more affordable MacBook model to better compete with Chromebooks. Its expected to come in around $699, offer an A18 Pro chip, and a 13-inch LCD display. While thats likely goi...
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Mashable - 23 Nov 2025 23:00
Dive into a book in just 15 minutes with a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium, now only $39.99 (reg. $299.95) -the best price online - through Jan. 31.
The Overview Effect: Astronaut Perspectives from 25 Years in Low Earth Orbit
NASA Breaking news - 23 Nov 2025 23:00
To see Earth from space is to be forever changed by the view. Since Alan Shepard became the first American to lay eyes on our home planet from above, countless NASA astronauts have described feeling awed by the astonishi...
Gemini 3 Pro: Google's New AI Model Aims to Redefine Multimodal Understanding
Android Central - 23 Nov 2025 22:54
Google calls Gemini 3 "the best model in the world for multimodal understanding," and it's widely rolling out in preview. Here's what you need to know.