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  • CrowdStrike has dismissed an internal employee accused of leaking information to hackers, asserting that the company itself has not been compromised by an external breach.
  • Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack that has resulted in data theft from approximately 200 companies, including Salesforce clients, and is planning further extortion attempts.
  • The European startup ecosystem is positioning itself for growth, aspiring to develop a trillion-dollar company, as it prepares to seize opportunities in the forthcoming digital landscape.
  • Google is enhancing its scam protection features in India while extending its capabilities globally, aiming to address ongoing threats associated with AI scams and cyber fraud.
  • As Black Friday approaches, tech companies, including Apple and Sony, are launching substantial discounts on their popular devices, making technology products more accessible to consumers.

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  • Android 16 starts rolling out to Nothing Phones an hour ago by Will Shanklin
    Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin

    Nothing Phone 3 owners, your Android 16 update is here. Owners of other models? Well, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Regardless, the company's Nothing OS 4.0 update brings Google's newest mobile software, along with a bunch of UI tweaks. In addition to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0 should deliver a smoother, zippier experience. The company promises "faster responses, cleaner visuals, smoother interactions" and more. Along those lines, app transitions, the notification shade and gestures have been redesigned to respond "with sharper tactility and depth." Nothing also redesigned its first-party icons, with cleaner, more minimal styling. "The home screen feels balanced,

  • The booster for SpaceX's Starship V3 suffered a gas system failure during testing an hour ago by Andre Revilla
    Science, Space & Astronomy, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla

    SpaceX has confirmed that its third-gen Super Heavy Booster, the first stage of the two-stage Starship system, suffered an explosive gas failure of sorts during testing on Thursday morning. In a post on X, the aerospace company said, "Booster 18 suffered an anomaly during gas system pressure testing that we were conducting in advance of structural proof testing." There was no propellant inside the booster as the engines were not installed at that point. No injuries were reported and the company shared that personnel are always kept at a safe distance during these types of tests. The company said it will

  • Black Friday streaming deal: Sling Orange Day Passes are only $1 right now an hour ago by Ian Carlos Campbell
    Sports & Recreation, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Ian Carlos Campbell

    Sling TV offers multiple ways to stream cable channels without having to commit to a month of service, and for Black Friday it's offering its new $5 Day Passes for a healthy discount. You can get a Sling Orange Day Pass for just $1 through November 30, and get access to 34 channels, including ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN 3. Besides ESPN, the Sling Orange Day Pass includes access to TNT and TBS, which makes it a solid option if you're trying to watch the NBA, NFL or college sports. The pass also includes children's channels like Disney Channel and Nick

  • The best Christmas gifts to give everyone on your 2025 holiday shopping list an hour ago by Engadget
    Holidays & Celebrations, Shopping, Hobbies & Personal Activities, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, Personal Finance - Career & Education, Banking & Budgeting, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Engadget

    This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if you’re stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids’ teacher as a holiday gift. Whether you enjoy or dread buying gifts for people, it’s safe to say we all want to give our loved ones things they will enjoy and appreciate. But there’s a lot of noise, junk and bad deals disguised as good deals to sift through as we get closer and closer to the holidays. Allow us at Engadget to help you

  • Get up to 23 percent off Sonos speakers for Black Friday 2 hours ago by Will Shanklin
    Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin

    Sonos Black Friday deals present good opportunities to upgrade your home audio setup. A number of Sonos speakers and soundbars are on sale right now, including the Era 300 speaker, which is $100 off and down to $379. Engadget's Nathan Ingraham called it "a great speaker, whether or not it is playing songs in Dolby Atmos." That Dolby reference points to the Era 300's core novelty. It produces spatial audio without requiring additional speakers. (You can use Apple Music or Amazon Music to stream compatible tracks.) Expect those Dolby Atmos tracks to sound better with newer music than older songs remixed


The Verge

  • Sony’s PlayStation Portal just got a rare discount for Black Friday 25 minutes ago by Brandon Russell
    Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Gaming, Sony, Tech, Verge Shopping

    The PlayStation Portal has only gotten better since its launch in 2023. Deals on Sony’s PlayStation 5 are much more common than those on its PlayStation Portal, the handheld that can remotely stream games from the console via Wi-Fi. But for Black Friday, the Portal just got its first major discount to around $178.99 ($21 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Additionally, you can save up to $100 on every configuration of the PlayStation 5, including the more powerful PlayStation 5 Pro. PLAYSTATION PORTAL WHERE TO BUY: * $199.99 $178.99 at Amazon * $199.99 $179 at Walmart * $199.99 $179.99 at Best

  • Who is AI nostalgia slop even for? an hour ago by Charles Pulliam-Moore
    AI, Culture, Entertainment, Internet Culture, TV Shows

    There has been a recent deluge of generative AI videos featuring uncannily fresh-faced teens waxing nostalgic about how much better the world was during the '80s and '90s. As the AI youths smize and show off their period-specific haircuts, the clips cut to dreamlike footage of sun-drenched cul-de-sacs and vintage cars while songs like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and tracks inspired by the Donkey Kong Country soundtrack play in the background. It's all very weird - like bragging that you peaked in high school. As strange as the videos are, there is a relatively easy to understand logic at

  • Hoto’s slick new leaf blower looks ready to blast away leaves or alien invaders 2 hours ago by Andrew Liszewski
    Design, Gadgets, News

    Hoto’s leaf blower can run for up to 30 minutes at its lowest power setting. | Image: Hoto Hoto has a new cordless leaf blower that continues the company’s trend of redesigning power tools so they look more at home in an Apple Store – or in a sci-fi movie – than at Home Depot. It’s available now from Hoto’s online store for $239.99 or on Amazon, where it’s discounted from $249.99 to $189.99. As with previous offerings from Hoto, including its screen-equipped PixelDrive electric screwdriver, the leaf blower has a minimalist design with a 4,000mAh battery at the end of a

  • Apple’s cheapest iPad is already $70 off for Black Friday 2 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Apple, Black Friday, Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Apple’s new M5-powered iPad Pro is certainly impressive, but if you just need a reliable tablet for streaming, taking video calls, note-taking, and light work, you don’t need to spend north of $1,000. Apple’s latest entry-level iPad can handle everyday tasks with ease — and it’s currently matching its all-time low of $279 ($70 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy ahead of Black Friday. IPAD (2025) WHERE TO BUY: * $349 $279 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) * $349 $279 at Walmart (128GB, Wi-Fi) * $349 $279 at Best Buy (128GB, Wi-Fi) Apple’s latest base-model iPad nails the essentials and delivers speedy performance

  • AI startups are turning their revenue into recruiting bait 2 hours ago by Alex Heath
    AI, Column, Sources

    Sierra’s Clay Bavor and Bret Taylor. | Photo: Sierra This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. A new trend has quickly emerged for AI startups that want to stand out from the rest: brag about revenue. Take Sierra, Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor's AI customer support firm that was recently valued at $10 billion. On paper, you'd think Sierra could have its pick of just about anyone who wants to work in AI - both co-founders are well-known names in Silicon Valley, Taylor is


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