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  • The Trump administration's charge against state regulations on AI appears to be stalled, indicating a potential shift in its approach to AI governance.
  • Waymo has achieved significant regulatory approval, allowing it to expand its fully autonomous robotaxi operations across more regions in California, signaling progress in self-driving technology.
  • Meta is diversifying its business interests by considering entry into electricity trading to support the energy needs of its data centers, reflecting an innovative approach to managing operational costs.
  • In the cybersecurity space, CrowdStrike faced a significant breach involving an insider, amplifying concerns regarding internal security mechanisms, while Google reported that hackers stole sensitive data from various companies, further escalating the urgency for robust cybersecurity measures.
  • The European startup ecosystem is emerging as a competitive player, aiming for unprecedented growth, while significant Black Friday sales across tech products highlight ongoing consumer interest and demand in the tech sector.

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  • Dyson Black Friday deals: Save up to $600 on robot vacuums, cordless vacuums and more 2 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk,Valentina Palladino
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk

    Dyson is holding its Black Friday sale on vacuums and related products. To that end, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is a whopping $600 off and down to $400 right now. That's $100 less than its previous all-time low and the cheapest we've seen it. Dyson was pretty late to the robot-vacuum party, but its entry was (and remains) one of the strongest in the category. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles like a self-emptying base or mopping capabilities, but it makes up for that by having probably the best suction power of any robovac we've

  • Audible Black Friday deal: Get three months of access for only $3 3 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
    Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk

    Amazon is selling three months of Audible for just $3 in honor of Black Friday. The company typically reserves this sale for Prime Day, so it's nice to see the deal make an unexpected return. This breaks down to $1 per month for the first three months, which is a boon for audiobook fans. Just make sure to cancel before the 90 days are up, as the subscription will auto-renew at $15 per month. That's not the worst deal in the world, given the vast number of titles available on the platform, but still. Audible has a diverse catalog that goes beyond

  • Black Friday VPN deals: Get up to 75 percent off Proton VPN two-year plans 4 hours ago by Kris Holt,Sam Chapman
    Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt

    A VPN subscription can make for a good holiday gift. Everyone could do with having a VPN to help protect their online activity from prying eyes (and, perhaps, access more things to watch from their favorite streaming services). It's something useful that a gift recipient may have never realized they needed. Of course, you may be looking for a great deal on a VPN yourself, and the Black Friday discount for Proton VPN is nothing to sniff at. You can get two years of access to the VPN Plus tier of the service for $59.76, which works out to $2.49

  • EcoFlow Black Friday deals include up to 52 percent off portable power stations 5 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
    Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk

    EcoFlow is hosting a Black Friday sale on portable power stations. This drops prices by up to 42 percent on many of its well-regarded products. For instance, the Delta Pro 3 is on sale for $2,099. This is a discount of 43 percent, as the typical cost is $3,699. That's a significant drop in price. Amazon's matching the sale price as well. The Delta Pro 3 topped Yahoo's list of the best portable power stations, and for very good reason. This thing is a beast. It boasts a 4,096Wh capacity, so it can power an average 500-watt refrigerator for over 24

  • Ooni Black Friday deals: Get 20 percent off pizza ovens for the holiday season 6 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk
    Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk

    Ooni Black Friday deals are here, and they'll be tempting for anyone who loves homemade pizza. The company has discounted most of its pizza ovens including the Karu 2 pizza oven, which is on sale for $359. That's 20 percent off the regular $449 price tag. The Karu 2 didn't make our list of the best pizza ovens, but most of the list is populated by Ooni products. The company makes good stuff. The Ooni Karu 16 topped our list and the Karu 2 is basically a smaller version of that one. This is a 12-inch multi-fuel model that can cook with


The Verge

  • Shocker: Elon Musk spends a lot of time on X posting bad political takes 12 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Elon Musk, Policy, Politics, Tech, Twitter - X

    NBC News's David Ingram analyzed a month's worth of Elon Musk's X posts (our condolences). While what he was able to glean wasn't too surprising, it was still interesting to see the numbers all laid out. Between September 17th and October 17th, he posted 1,716 times, averaging a little over 55 posts a day. 49 percent of those were about politics, usually fringe. He seems particularly hung up on the race of people on TV and in movies, including going after child actors. Other things Elon likes to talk about? Crime, Tesla - oh, and of course, himself. Over the 30

  • Sony’s entire DualSense lineup is $20 off, including the limited edition models 19 hours ago by Brandt Ranj
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Black Friday isn’t here quite yet, but that hasn’t stopped Sony from kicking off an excellent holiday promo, which runs through December 18th. The ongoing sale spans everything from PlayStation 5 consoles to Sony’s latest accessories — including Sony’s standard DualSense Wireless Controller, which is now matching its all-time low of $54.99 ($20 off) in multiple colors at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Although the aforementioned deal price applies to Sony’s base models — including the go-to black and white variants — you can also pick up limited edition models inspired by Astro Bot (Walmart / Best Buy), God of War

  • Spotify simplifies importing playlists from other streaming services 19 hours ago by Terrence O’Brien
    Entertainment, Music, News, Spotify, Streaming, Tech

    In August, Apple Music launched a tool for importing playlists from other streaming services. The bruhahah over Daniel Ek’s war profiteering was in full swing, and artists were starting to flee. The two things may have been unrelated, but the timing was certainly fortuitous. Now Spotify is launching its own playlist transfer tool, in hopes of winning over some defectors from other platforms. The feature isn’t something brand-new, built from the ground up. Instead, it’s a direct integration with TuneMyMusic, which lets you shuttle playlists between services like Tidal, YouTube Music, Qobuz, Beatport, and even Napster. Of course, TuneMyMusic is just

  • The absolute best Black Friday deals we’ve found (so far) 20 hours ago
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Black Friday is the most anticipated day of the year for bargain hunters. While there’s still some time to go before November 28th, we’ve already found a healthy selection of early discounts, allowing you to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Right now, for instance, the new AirPods Pro 3 are receiving their first sizable discount. Meanwhile, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 — the Android watch to beat — is on sale for the first time. However, that’s just a taste of what’s to come in November. As the month goes on, we’re expecting to see even more deals — including

  • The best AR glasses are cheaper than ever during Black Friday a day ago by Cameron Faulkner
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    The Xreal One look a bit like the glasses you get from the optician after having your pupils dilated. But they’re not as bulky or heavy as a VR headset. I’ll admit it, I thought AR glasses like the Xreal One were a joke when I first heard about them. But they clicked for me as a gamer when I realized they could be plugged into a Steam Deck or an iPad to have my own huge, private display no matter where I am. If you want to be fully immersed in your games and movies (without wearing a bulky VR


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