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  • Coupang has confirmed a significant data breach affecting approximately 34 million customer accounts, raising cybersecurity concerns in the e-commerce sector.
  • In the world of space manufacturing, Varda Space Industries claims to have demonstrated the feasibility of in-space production, signaling a shift towards more routine space industry practices.
  • James Cameron has voiced strong criticism of generative AI, calling it "horrifying," indicating a growing skepticism in the entertainment industry regarding the technology's impact on creativity.
  • AI regulation is becoming a contentious issue, with a debate unfolding between federal and state governments over who should establish regulations, as the technology's use continues to quickly evolve.
  • Cyber Monday and Black Friday have seen record consumer spending, with platforms like Adobe reporting significant increases in online sales as tech companies offer steep discounts to attract holiday shoppers.

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  • The best Cyber Monday camera and drone deals: Get up to 52 percent off from Sony, DJI and others 32 minutes ago by Steve Dent
    Cameras & Photography, Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent

    Black Friday may be over, but there are still plenty of deals to be found on cameras, drones and accessories for Cyber Monday. Major camera and drone makers including Sony, Canon, DJI, Nikon and GoPro are still offering substantial discounts across a wide range of products ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Those include multiple options from our guide to the best cameras of 2025, so you'll get great value for tried and tested gear. These are the best Cyber Monday camera deals we've seen so far in 2025. BEST CYBER MONDAY CAMERA AND DRONE DEALS Sony A7 IV for $1,998

  • The Disney+ Hulu bundle drops to $5 per month for one year during Cyber Monday 43 minutes ago by Georgie Peru
    Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru

    Just in time for Cyber Monday, Disney is offering the Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) bundle for just $5 a month for one year. That means you can pay $60, less than the price of taking your family to the movies, and get a year's worth of entertainment. The deal is available to both new and returning subscribers, and include access to all of the biggest hits in Disney's catalog, whether its Star Wars or Only Murders in the Building. But today is the last day to get it, as the offer expires at the end of the day December

  • Apple Cyber Monday deals include a four-pack of AirTags for an all-time low an hour ago by Matt Tate
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate

    We are entering the season of "Which coat did I leave that in?" and Bluetooth trackers are one way to save yourself a headache. Fortunately, Apple's four-pack of AirTags is on sale for $65, down from $99 for Cyber Monday. The 34 percent discount brings each AirTag down to about $16, a significant drop from their usual $29 a pop.  If you use Apple devices and are prone to losing stuff, AirTags are the obvious choice of Bluetooth tracker to buy. Adding one to your account requires little more than a single tap, and with Apple’s Find My network offering such

  • Cyber Monday SSD deals include up to $270 off recommended internal and portable SSDs, microSD cards and more an hour ago by Jeff Dunn
    Computing, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jeff Dunn

    As with most tech products, Cyber Monday sales are usually a good time to pick up any storage gear you’ve been eyeing. If you have a PC, PS5, gaming handheld or any other gadget that could use some extra space, we’ve weeded out the junk and rounded up the best Cyber Monday SSD deals and other storage discounts we could already find. So far we’re seeing discounts on well-reviewed internal drives, portable SSDs and microSD cards, but we’ll update this post as we find more deals that are worth your time. BEST CYBER MONDAY MICROSD CARD DEALS Samsung P9 Express microSD Express

  • Cyber Monday TV deals include sets from Samsung, LG, Sony and more at all-time low prices an hour ago by Jeff Dunn
    Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jeff Dunn

    Cyber Monday sales are starting, and that means it’s one of the best times of year to pick up a new TV. If you’ve been hoping to grab a new big screen but aren’t sure which one to get, allow us to separate the junk deals from the ones worth your time. Below we’ve rounded up the best Cyber Monday TV deals we could find so far, with discounts on high-end OLEDs and budget-friendly options from Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and more. BEST CYBER MONDAY TV DEALS: UNDER $500 Hisense U65QF (55-inch) for $398 at Amazon ($402 off MSRP): The U65QF is


The Verge

  • A nationwide internet age verification plan is sweeping Congress 33 minutes ago by Lauren Feiner
    Exclusive, Policy, Politics, Report, Speech

    For years, lawmakers at the state and federal levels have tried a variety of measures aimed at making kids safer on the internet, from kids-tailored design standards to age verification for individual websites. More recently, a new model has caught on in the states, and now it's gaining steam in Congress: putting the onus on app stores nationwide. The new approach to age verification orders mobile app stores to verify users' ages, then send that information to apps when users download them. The idea has been around for a while, but it was just this year that the first of these

  • These great Cyber Monday tech deals will likely be gone tomorrow an hour ago by Sheena Vasani
    Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    December is kicking off with a bang. Cyber Monday is today, and it’s one of your last chances to score major deals before the holiday rush plows us all over. It’s a great moment to snag gadgets — many of which have been tested by The Verge — at (or close to) all-time lows if you missed out over the weekend, or if you methodically waited to shop until now. We’ve combed through the thousands of deals and gathered the best available below, so you can make the most of what’s left. Not only that, we’ve also created some budget- and

  • Apple’s M2 MacBook Air is just $599 during Cyber Monday an hour ago by Brandt Ranj
    Apple, Cyber Monday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    The 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is down to $599 for Cyber Monday. While Walmart continues to sell the 2020 M1 MacBook Air for $549, Best Buy is upping the ante for Cyber Monday with a sweet doorbuster deal on Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air that has twice the RAM (16GB vs. 8GB), not to mention a better design. Best Buy has marked it down to $599 ($200 off) for Cyber Monday. 13-INCH MACBOOK AIR M2 (2022) WHERE TO BUY: * $799 $599 at Best Buy (16GB Ram, 256GB SSD) The laptop was the first model to sport the MacBook Air’s current slate-like design, so

  • Welcome to fandom’s AI clout economy 2 hours ago by Kat Tenbarge
    AI, Entertainment, Report

    Madison Lawrence Tabbey was scrolling through X in late October when a post from a Wicked update account caught her attention. Ariana Grande, who stars in the movies as Glinda, had just liked a meme on Instagram about never wanting to see another AI-generated image again. Grande had also purportedly blocked a fan account that had made AI edits of her. As Tabbey read through the mostly sympathetic replies, a very different message caught her eye. It was from a fellow Grande fan whose profile was mostly AI edits, showing Grande with different hairstyles and outfits. And, their reply said, they

  • Zillow property listings no longer show risk of fires, floods, and storms 2 hours ago by Jess Weatherbed
    Climate, News, Science, Tech

    Zillow has stopped publishing climate risk ratings for sales listings that show the likelihood of properties being impacted by extreme weather, The New York Times reports. The feature introduced by the real estate listings site last year used data from risk-modeling company First Street to forecast which homes are most vulnerable to floods, wildfires, wind, extreme heat, and poor air quality, as climate conditions pose an increasing risk to properties. The change came into effect earlier this month following complaints from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) regarding the accuracy of First Street’s risk models. “Displaying the probability of a


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