SAVE 30% OFF: As of Oct. 13, shop the Yeti Rambler 35 oz. tumbler for just $29.40. That saves you $12.60 on the tumbler for 30% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Rambler 35 oz. Tumbler $29.40 at Amazon $42 Save $12.60 Get Deal With Amazon's October Prime Day wrapped up, we're still over a month away from the actual start of holiday shopping season . However, that doesn't mean you can't…
KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received conditional Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). It advances the exchange’s efforts to establish a regulated presence in one of Africa’s most active digital asset markets. According to Chainalysis’ 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Inde…
Apple is getting into smart displays with its new HomeView . It has a seven-inch squircle design, looking similar to a gargantuan Apple Watch mounted to a speaker base. The $299 HomeView is meant to be the centerpiece for Apple's big push into the home, as it's capable of controlling a host of smart home tech. Additionally, it can display recipes, show music playback controls, let you make FaceTim…
Apple opened preorders for the HomeView smart home hub today. The HomeView is a 7-inch smart display and speaker that aims to be a central access point for up to six members of a family to access and control Apple’s ecosystem of devices, apps, and the Siri generative AI chatbot. Users can speak to HomeView to control smart home devices, such as, for example, telling Siri to close the smart blinds…
HomePod mini 2 is here, and there are four major upgrades that separate it from the first generation.
Apple's HomePod Mini 2 is here, and we've gotten a close-up look at the second-gen smart speaker. The HomePod Mini 2 comes with an upgraded S10 chip capable of powering Siri AI, though Apple says support for new AI features will roll out as part of a future update. It also offers a sound glow feature that matches its LED lights with the colors of a song's album art and can work as your Mac's defau…
Meta's new AI assistant, Muse , can get explicit — unlike actual users using other Meta products. The tech giant launched Muse last month, and it quickly surpassed five million downloads . In addition to helping with errands , Muse can apparently sext , too, according to WIRED — and Meta is OK with it. Despite saying that Muse is for " everyone " in its announcement, the fine print ( M…
Aldi is launching three new home heating appliances on October 18 The highlight is a £50 Dyson fan heater dupe Aldi is also launching a compact dehumidifier and ceramic tower heater The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting much colder, which can only mean one thing — Aldi is replenishing its Specialbuys middle aisle with three new budget-friendly devices in its Home Heating Essentia…
Apple thinks you might want a screen in your kitchen or bedroom. It’s nearly a decade late to the party, with its $299 HomeView, announced on October 13, arriving nine years after Amazon unveiled the Echo Show, and eight after Google came out with its own Home Hub. But that tardiness doesn’t matter for the Cupertino tech giant, which has made its name by arriving with technology others have alread…
Siri AI functionality goes all the way back to back to the second-gen Apple TV 4K box from 2021. Siri AI functionality goes all the way back to back to the second-gen Apple TV 4K box from 2021.
Samsung and Apple had decent quarters, while Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo had a terrible Q3. Samsung and Apple had decent quarters, while Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo had a terrible Q3.
Though newer Galaxy Watches have built-in battery protection, choosing the right time of day to charge your watch will get you the best results. Though newer Galaxy Watches have built-in battery protection, choosing the right time of day to charge your watch will get you the best results.
Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from Bloomberg . The project's developers have been given an "AI-first" mandate directing them to use tools like Anthropic's Claude more to finish the game. According to Bloomberg , one of the game's directors said in a message to st…
Alex Konrad / Upstarts Media : Scuba, which is building a “context engine” designed to serve as a shared memory hub for human workers and AI agents, raised $34M across pre-seed and seed — Noah Desai Weiss and Dolapo Falola raised $34M from Accel, IVP, and top startup CEOs like Stripe's Patrick Collison to capture ‘taste’ in leveraging AI tools.
Attackers exploited critical AhsayCBS backup software flaws to compromise organizations’ backup servers Intrusions deployed webshells and disguised XMRig cryptominers for persistence and stealth Researchers urge immediate patching, restricted access, and full system reimaging if compromised In a particularly brazen hack, threat actors were seen targeting the servers that businesses use as backups…
SAVE $26 : As of Oct. 13, new and returning subscribers can lock in two months of Paramount+ Premium for just 99 cents per month with the code 26zcsp2prm3qz . That's $13 per month in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium $0.99/month for 2 months with code 26zcsp2prm3qz Get Deal If you're looking to stack your scary movie watchlist this season, Paramount+ has a lot to…
When Hostinger told me that they had cut server response times by 35%, all without investing in additional hardware or infrastructure, I was both impressed and intrigued. Typically, hosting providers have to invest a notable sum to improve response times – the cost of which is then handed back to users in the form of subscription increases. I wanted to know more. How did they do it? What does bett…
Twenty founders just earned their shot at Disrupt glory. They're headed to the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to compete for the $100,000 prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup.
The remake of Resident Evil 2 is considered by many to be among the greatest games in Capcom’s legendary survival horror series, and it’s really not hard to see why. Stellar gunplay, immersive environments, a killer cast, and big scares…this entry has it all. And now you can experience it on the go like never before, with the game finally launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in its Resident Evil 2 Delux…
Framework's Laptop 12 was conceived as a Chromebook killer, but now it has a flagship chip inside. Does it work as a grown-up machine? Framework's Laptop 12 was conceived as a Chromebook killer, but now it has a flagship chip inside. Does it work as a grown-up machine?
SAVE $500: As of Oct. 13, get the 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2,499 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $2,999. That's a discount of 17%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 2026 M5 Pro MacBook Pro $2,499 at Amazon $2,999 Save $500 Get Deal Looking to grab a new laptop? You can't go wrong with the portable powerhouse that is the M5 Pro-powered Apple MacBook Pro . Despite the fact that Oct…
TL;DR: Apple revealed the Apple Home Collection , a smart home lineup co-designed with LG and Schneider Electric, featuring security cameras, a UWB deadbolt, and thermostats. Prices range from $39.95 to $399.95, with the first devices launching in December 2026 at Apple. Apple is entering the smart home market with a splash by revealing the Apple Home Collection , a new line of smart security devi…
Every day, a manager approves a time-off request, signs off on an expense report, resolves a scheduling conflict and weighs in on a performance review. None of it feels monumental. Together, it adds up to something behavioral researchers call “decision fatigue.” That is the measurable decline in judgment that follows a long run of choices. […] This story continues at The Next Web
TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) have been restricted on multiple internet providers in Azerbaijan. The digital blackout follows growing citizen protests over the regulation of hijabs in local schools. Data from Surfshark reveals a 29% global increase in internet blackouts, with 81 new restrictions implemented across 21 countries last year Citizens in Azerbaijan are experiencing severe…
There’s a new kind of AI in town, and it’s all about you. Which is to say you, personally—these are the new personal AI assistants that go by names like Muse , Dots , and Grok Bot , and they’re ready to dismantle much of the friction in your life. Need to research a trip, book a restaurant, or choose between healthcare plans? With the right context, they can handle it all for you, complete with a…
While the Apple Watch Series 10 has been out for a couple of years, it can almost keep up with newer models. While the Apple Watch Series 10 has been out for a couple of years, it can almost keep up with newer models.
Bloomberg : Bumble says Ithaca Holdings will pay $6.05 per share, a 138% premium to Bumble's Friday close; BMBL jumps 56% to $5.94, after a 50% jump Monday on sale reports — Bumble Inc. is being taken private by newly formed firm Ithaca Holdings for $1.3 billion, a fraction of its value when it went public in 2021 …
Getty Images is filing for bankruptcy and plans to go private, the company announced on Monday.A release says that the company plans to begin the process of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the weeks ahead and undergo massive restructuring, which will ultimately see complete control and ownership of the company in the hands of the Getty family, as well as Koch Equity Development. As a part of t…
Reuters : Bumble says it has agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a $1.3B deal; Ithaca co-founders Ravi Gupta and John Hegeman will become Bumble's co-CEOs — Bumble (BMBL.O) said on Tuesday it had agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a deal valued at $1.3 billion …
As an Apple Home user, here’s what stands out about Apple’s new smart home hub – and what I want to test firsthand.
Siri can now learn users' preferred music app, allowing Spotify listeners to request songs, podcasts, and playlists without specifying which app to use.
Getting Pokémon TCG products at retail price is a tough task, but Target's unpredictable restocks have made it even harder for collectors trying to avoid paying more than market price. Target has been a great spot for surprise deals on the Pokémon 30th Celebration expansion — including an Elite Trainer Box selling for $69.99 and Mini Tins going for $12.99 — but everything…
PREORDER NOW: As of Oct. 13, preorder the Apple HomeView smart display at Apple for $299. Choose from either the standard or wall-mounted edition in silver, starlight, rose pink, or space gray. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple HomeView $299 at Apple Pre-order Here Apple’s first smart display has officially been announced. The Apple HomeView , announced on Tuesday morning at the com…
After years of declining subscriber numbers and falling revenue, Bumble just agreed to a $1.3 billion acquisition.
Ahold Delhaize took systems offline after a cyberattack, though details remain limited Disruptions affected employee services and customer-facing websites across multiple retail brands Company is investigating the incident amid concerns of another major ransomware-related attack Ahold Delhaize has suffered a cyberattack that forced it to pull parts of its IT network offline. On October 12, 2026, t…
PREORDER NOW: Apple just announced the new HomePod mini 2 , and it's already available for preorder. Selling for $149, preorder Apple's new smart speaker in one of five colorways at Apple. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple HomePod mini 2 $149 at Apple Pre-order Here Six years after launching the original HomePod mini , Apple is finally giving smart speaker fans something to be excited about. The…
Intel's CEO has said that AI hardware will be in short supply for the next 2 to 3 years Of course, this refers to the ongoing memory crisis, and consumers will get shorter shrift than AI players A new report from Barclays also shows that contract pricing for RAM has risen 24% over the past quarter for DDR4 (and 20% for DDR5) Need more fuel to stoke the idea that the RAM crisis is here to stay? Dou…
Alexander Lee / GamesBeat : Sources: Rockstar plans to release the PC version of GTA 6 within the first three months of 2027, after releasing it on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19 — Become a member of GB MAX to gain exclusive access to the industry and to the most influential global B2B leadership community …
SAVE UP TO $1,000 : New and existing Xfinity Mobile Plus customers can slash up to $1,000 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in. Mobile customers without a trade-in can also get $400 off. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Xfinity Mobile: iPhone Duo for $1,000 off Get Deal After years of rumors, Apple's first foldable phone is up for grabs later this month. The iPhone Duo preorders kick of…
PREORDER NOW: As of Oct. 13, preorder the 4th generation of Apple TV 4K . Shop now for $299 so it arrives on its Nov. 19 release day. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple TV 4K $299 at Apple Pre-order Here Apple is turning its attention to the home. After last month's unveiling of new iPhones, Apple is back with tech for the home, including the HomeView smart display , the HomePod mini 2 , LG…