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  • Airbus has initiated a software update affecting 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide due to concerns that intense solar radiation could disrupt crucial flight data, resulting in significant flight delays and cancellations.
  • In e-commerce news, Black Friday saw a record online spending of $11.8 billion in the U.S., highlighting the growing trend of consumers making purchases through digital platforms during major shopping events.
  • A new New York state law mandates that businesses employing personalized pricing algorithms must inform customers that their pricing is based on individual data analysis, signaling a shift towards greater transparency in pricing strategies.
  • The battle for AI regulation has intensified, with federal and state authorities clashing over who will set guidelines, raising concerns for consumers about the implications of potential policies that could impact the technology landscape.
  • In the venture capital sphere, investments are growing in women's sports and AI startups, demonstrating a flourishing environment for innovative companies like Supabase, which recently reached a $5 billion valuation while emphasizing a unique approach to software development.

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  • Black Friday deals on tech for 2025 are still live: Up to 50 percent off the best gear from Apple, Amazon, Disney+, Lego, Dyson and others 4 hours ago by Valentina Palladino
    Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino

    Black Friday is technically over, but long gone are the days in which all of the deals dry up at midnight. Black Friday is very much a multi-day event now, with most of the best deals (as long as they don’t sell out) lasting through Cyber Monday. This year, we’ve found some of the best prices of the year on tech like headphones, game consoles, robot vacuums, speakers and more. Below, we’ve collected the best Black Friday deals you can still get today. We expect many of these to run through Cyber Monday this year, but we'll keep this post updated

  • Best Black Friday streaming deals for 2025: Disney+ Hulu bundle is only $60 for one year, plus major savings on Apple TV+, HBO Max and others 4 hours ago by Valentina Palladino,Sam Chapman
    Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino

    You’re not alone if you’re consistently aghast at the rising cost of streaming services. This year in particular has been bleak, with Disney+ and HBO Max being just a couple of the services that have increased prices as of late. If you’re like any of us at Engadget, you probably subscribe to more than a few of these services, and costs quickly add up even without the period price increases. While you can find the occasional streaming deal throughout the year, Black Friday is the time when they are most abundant. These are the best Black Friday streaming deals we

  • There's a cute voice messaging app for Playdate now 6 hours ago by Cheyenne MacDonald
    Software, Mobile Apps, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonald

    If your friend group or family happens to include multiple Playdate owners, there's now a cute way to chat amongst yourselves right within the device. Jon Simantov, the developer who gave us Cranky Cove, has released an app called helloyellow where you can send voice messages, create group chats and share achievements with anyone you've added as a friend. It's available to download from itch.io for free, with some limitations, or $5 to get the full version. Now, excuse me while I lament being the only person in my circle with a passion for weird little gadgets.  A screenshot of a

  • Apple's MacBook Air M4 is $250 off in this Black Friday deal 8 hours ago by Lawrence Bonk,Georgie Peru
    Computing, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk

    Apple’s latest MacBook Air M4 is now discounted to $750 for Black Friday. The deal applies to the entry-level 13-inch model, giving you the same sharp Liquid Retina display and impressive M4 performance that we praised in our review, now for less. The MacBook Air M4 continues Apple’s streak of refining what’s already its most popular laptop. It runs on the new M4 chip with a 10-core GPU, offering fast performance for everyday work, creative apps and light gaming. The upgrade from the M3 model is noticeable in both speed and efficiency, making it ideal for multitasking or editing photos and

  • Netflix's Assassin's Creed TV show could kick off in ancient Rome 8 hours ago by Jackson Chen
    Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jackson Chen

    Fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise may finally get to visit Ancient Rome, but it could instead be through a Netflix adaptation of Ubisoft's best-selling video game IP. Nexus Point News reported that the live-action adaptation will be set in Ancient Rome and feature historical figures like Nero, the fifth emperor of Rome. With the potential featuring of Nero, the news outlet predicts that the TV series could be set between 54 to 68 AD during the infamous emperor's rule. Details are still sparse about Netflix's latest video game adaptation, but the streaming giant and Ubisoft announced its first series regular of


The Verge

  • The 201 Black Friday deals you can still get 3 hours ago by Brandt Ranj
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Black Friday is technically a thing of the past, but many of the best deals we told you about yesterday — including deep discounts on the AirPods Pro 3, the Pixel Watch 4, and the latest Kindle Paperwhite — are still kicking for now. In some cases, gadgets are out of stock at certain stores, or certain configurations are tougher to find at this point. You don’t have to worry, though, as we’ve confirmed that every deal below is both in stock and selling at a great price. Below are the results of our weeks spent sifting through deals and continually

  • Anker’s handy little 3-port charger is just 35 bucks 5 hours ago by Allison Johnson
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Mobile, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Is there anything quite like the satisfying snap of folding prongs? Earlier this year, I decided to level up my travel game and invest in a charger to bring on trips, rather than raiding my desk outlets every time I packed. I needed a multitasker, something that could power my MacBook Air, charge my phone, and accommodate the random USB-A cord I always seem to need for some reason (I’m looking at you, electric toothbrush). That multitasker turned out to be Anker’s Prime 67W charger, and I haven’t looked back since. ANKER PRIME CHARGER (67W) The 67W Prime charger includes two USB-C ports

  • The best gaming headset I tried this year is $60 off for Black Friday 6 hours ago by Cameron Faulkner
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Gaming, PC Gaming, Verge Shopping

    Earlier this year, I reviewed the Fractal Scape, a wireless gaming headset made for PC (also compatible with Switch 2) that really wowed me. Frankly, I wasn’t expecting much in this debut headset from a company known mostly for making PC cases, but it’s one of the most thoughtfully-designed models that I’ve tried recently. If you’re in the market for an elegant headset that sounds great and docks to recharge (keeping cable clutter to a minimum on your desk), I suggest checking out the Black Friday special on the Scape. The discount on these initially brought them down to $169.99, but

  • I tested 15 cases for the Switch 2 and these are the best 7 hours ago by Cameron Faulkner
    Buying Guides, Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Our picks include carrying cases and ones you can leave on during handheld and docked play. | Image: The Verge, Getty Images Editor’s note: Black Friday deals are still happening, so check out the latest and greatest discounts that today has to offer. You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Using a case relieves me of the worry that it will accumulate tons of little scratches, or worse. I’ve tested several types of cases on the Nintendo Switch 2 since its June 2025 debut, including flimsy shells that snap

  • The Fujifilm X Half is on sale for what it should have originally cost 7 hours ago by Allison Johnson
    Black Friday, Cameras, Deals, Gadgets, Verge Shopping

    Fujifilm knows how to commit to a bit. | Photo: Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Fujifilm’s unusual X Half elicited a lot of feelings from photographers when it came out earlier this year — from “That looks like so much fun,” to “Wait, it costs how much?“ Its $849.95 list price felt way too high for what is, by all accounts, a fun, unserious little point-and-shoot. But its $649 sale price? Much easier to stomach. The X Half comes with a 1-inch sensor, a fixed 32mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, and a whole lot of nostalgia-inducing features, designed to make it feel like you’re


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