Bluesky payments plan skips ads to pay creators directly
Bluesky outlines a plan to add payments and fundraising features, aiming for revenue beyond ads while keeping ownership and openness at the core.
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Afterzero PS5 trailer shows a frozen survival road trip
A new PS5 announce trailer sets up a frozen, post-industrial trek where a small caravan scavenges, upgrades their ride, and uncovers a dark mystery.
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Leap hour timekeeping ends 61-second minutes, keeps UTC aligned
official timekeepers vote to swap a 61-second minute for a 60-minute hour in order to reduce computer glitches and keep UTC aligned with Earth’s rotation.
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Muse sexting shows AI can get explicit, what to worry about
WIRED’s test shows Meta’s Muse AI can sext, while Apple’s HomeView leaves users underwhelmed. Here’s what that means for you.
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Panos Panay failure advice: why flops fuel better products
Amazon’s devices chief argues that embracing failure and learning quickly is how startups and big teams push real progress.
AI
Muse Spark Open Mac runs 816B model locally on M5 Ultra
Apple and Meta say Muse Spark Open can run locally on two M5 Ultra Mac Studios, a milestone for on‑device AI without cloud servers.
Phones & Gadgets
Apple HomeView review: small display makes it a smart hub not a TV
Apple launches HomeView, a 7-inch smart display, but rivals with bigger screens and larger app ecosystems still lead.
Gaming
Gravity Circuit 2 PS5 Spring 2027 speeds up combat and traversal
Gravity Circuit 2 from Domesticated Ant Games is coming to PS5 in Spring 2027, offering two new fighters and a more expansive arcade-style platformer.
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Act II: The Station PS5 teaser deepens Rome mystery
The Rome-set psychological thriller expands with Act II: The Station, promising more mood-driven storytelling and branching choices.
Science & Space
NASA Crew-12 postflight: which experiments returned with the crew
Crew-12 members discuss their mission aboard the International Space Station and the science they conducted after returning to Earth on Oct. 8.
Apps & Software
Sony cancels Android 17 update for Xperia 10 VI, cites storage limits
Sony pulls the planned Android 17 upgrade for the Xperia 10 VI, saying storage constraints prevent a satisfactory experience, while security fixes continue.
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GPT-Live-1.1 voices add natural French, German and Hindi
OpenAI announces GPT-Live-1.1 with more natural voices and broader language coverage, rolling out today.
YouTube Music AI labels show which songs use generative tools
YouTube Music will mark tracks created with generative AI, helping listeners know when AI tools shaped a song.
Nvidia RTX Spark Arm laptops promise Windows x86 compatibility
Nvidia pitches Windows-on-Arm laptops that can run virtually everything, but real-world performance and cost remain unclear.
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 popularity spikes with 300% search surge
Samsung reports a jump in Fold 8 interest after Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, signaling growing curiosity in foldables.
Alexa Tablet Pro 12 review: good hardware, apps still lag iPad
Amazon pushes a larger Android tablet aimed at productivity, but software polish and app availability still trail the iPad in key areas.
GuliKit TT Max: heavy Switch 2 controller built for big hands
A hefty, feature‑rich gamepad that works across Switch 2, PC, Android and iOS, plus customizable paddles and multiple haptic modes.
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Android scam protections use cloud and on‑device AI to spot fraud
Google adds cloud-powered and on-device AI protections to Messages and Android to curb spoofing, bank alert fraud and voice cloning.
Proxyjacking D-Link Ubiquiti uses Pawns.app to sell your bandwidth
A coordinated campaign pushed Pawns.app onto exposed devices, turning everyday gear into paid-for proxies in 34 countries.
Muse AI data privacy may expose friends without their consent
The rising use of Meta’s Muse AI assistant prompts questions about what data is collected from you and everyone you know.
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Volvo Nvidia autonomous driving stack expands to more models
Volvo expands its partnership with Nvidia, layering Hyperion, Alpamayo and Halos to run automated driving across more of its vehicles.
Gigabyte A16 Pro discount cuts price to $1,449 with RTX 5070 Ti
Gigabyte’s 16-inch A16 Pro lands at Walmart for $1,449, packing a RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM and Nvidia Studio Driver improvements for editing apps.
Anthropic Q3 revenue hits $16.8 billion as IPO nears
Anthropic told investors its third-quarter revenue hit $16.8 billion as it eyes a stock market debut before Thanksgiving, though the company has not publicly published the results.