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  • Spotify has launched a feature allowing users to import playlists from other streaming services, following its acquisition of music database WhoSampled to enhance music discovery tools.
  • Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with TPG to fund a $2 billion project focused on establishing data centers in India for AI training and inference, signaling strong investment in AI infrastructure.
  • Waymo is expanding its autonomous taxi service to three new cities: Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Tampa, as the company continues to test its technology in diverse environments, including winter conditions.
  • Nvidia reported record revenues of $57 billion, driven by its data center business, alleviating earlier concerns about an AI bubble amidst fluctuating market sentiments.
  • Wispr, a voice AI company, secured $25 million in funding to further develop its voice dictation app, highlighting the growing demand for AI-driven solutions in everyday applications.

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  • Authorities probe Holocaust denial responses from X's Grok 36 minutes ago by Matt Tate
    Books & Publishing, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate

    French authorities are investigating allegations that Grok made statements denying the Holocaust. The Paris public prosecutor's office said it was adding Elon Musk’s chatbot’s latest controversy to a criminal probe initially launched in July. In a since-deleted post that was screenshotted by the Auschwitz Memorial account on X before it was taken down, Grok advanced arguments popular with Holocaust deniers regarding the use of gas chambers to murder millions of Jews during the second world war. It said (translated from its French origin) that "the plans of the crematoria at Auschwitz do indeed show facilities designed for Zyklon B disinfection against

  • The DJI Neo drone is back on sale for $159 for Black Friday 38 minutes ago by Lawrence Bonk
    Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk

    The DJI Neo drone is on sale for $159 as part of an early Black Friday deal. This is 20 percent off and represents a record low price. It's a heck of a deal, given that the original asking price is nearly $200. There's just one caveat. The price is only for Amazon Prime members. The DJI Neo was recently pushed off our list of the best drones in favor of the newer Neo 2, but the original is still a fantastic, budget-friendly option. We called it the "best $200 drone ever made" in our official review, and with good reason.

  • PlayStation 2025 Black Friday deals: Sony is taking $100 off PS5 consoles an hour ago by Georgie Peru
    Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Game Consoles, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru

    If you’ve been waiting to grab a PlayStation 5, this Black Friday deal is worth noting. Sony’s latest consoles are getting a $100 discount across the board starting November 21, dropping the PS5 Digital Edition to $399, the standard PS5 to $449 and the PS5 Pro to $649. That’s one of the best prices we’ve seen on Sony’s hardware this year. You'll find the deals direct at Sony and from other retailers including Amazon and Walmart when they launch on Friday. Sony’s flagship console remains one of the most popular gaming systems available, and this Black Friday discount makes it even

  • Black Friday streaming deals: MasterClass subscriptions are up to 50 percent off right now an hour ago by Georgie Peru
    Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru

    MasterClass is running a limited-time offer that cuts up to 50 percent off all annual subscriptions for Black Friday. The deal gives you access to hundreds of lessons taught by experts and well-known names across nearly every field, from cooking and business to film and design. MasterClass has built a reputation as one of the best streaming platforms for learning new skills and creative hobbies. The service features courses led by industry leaders who share practical insights drawn from their own careers. Whether you want to cook with Gordon Ramsay, explore storytelling with Neil Gaiman or study filmmaking with Martin Scorsese,

  • A Stranger Things map is coming to Fortnite's Blitz mode on November 21 an hour ago by Engadget
    Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US

    The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is almost upon us (well, the first part of it, anyway), which means there are Brand Integrations™ afoot. One of those involves Fortnite and a new map for the fast-paced Blitz mode. Starting on November 21, it seems that you’ll be able to go into the Upside Down for quickfire matches at a creepy version of the Creel House. The trailer indicates that there will be skins of several of the main characters available, so you should be able to play as Lucas, Dustin, Mike, Will and Vecna. Other Stranger Things cosmetics will


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  • Boox Palma 2 Pro review: one step forward, one step back 35 minutes ago by David Pierce
    E-Reader Reviews, Gadgets, Reviews, Tech

    The Palma is still mostly a reading device. Mostly. Year after year, model after model, the Boox Palma gets a little closer to the device of my dreams. Onyx, the company that makes it, found a formula that remains both simple and delightful: it's a gadget about the size of a smartphone, with access to the full breadth of Android apps, but with an E Ink screen that gives the Palma a much more focused existence. My Palma is almost entirely for four things: reading (via Kindle and Readwise), listening (via Pocket Casts and Spotify), taking notes (via MyMind and Workflowy), and

  • The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon an hour ago by Nilay Patel
    AI, Amazon, Decoder, Podcasts, Tech, Web

    Let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about to define the next battle in AI, and it might completely transform not only how you order a sandwich — but also how the entire internet economy works in general. So what, exactly, is the DoorDash problem? Briefly, it’s what happens when an AI interface gets between a service provider, like DoorDash, and you, who might send an AI to go order a sandwich from the internet instead of using apps and websites yourself. That would mean things like user reviews, ads, loyalty programs, upsells, and partnerships

  • All the news on Qi2 wireless charging an hour ago by Verge Staff
    Android, Apple, Gadgets, Google, iPhone, News, Tech

    Anker is amongst the first accessory makers to rerelease MagSafe-compatible accessories that now support the Qi2 standard. | Image: Nathan Edwards / The Verge The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) released the latest version of the Qi2 standard in April 2025, bringing wireless chargers a step closer to the faster charging rates offered by USB cables. Qi2.2 supports up to 25W charging, which is a welcome improvement to the 15W that has been the maximum rate for the standard since Qi1.2 was released in October 2015. The new Qi2.2 standard also carries forward the use of magnets to help devices and chargers line

  • AirPods’ best features come to Android and Linux with free app an hour ago by Andrew Liszewski
    Android, Apple, Audio, Gadgets, Google, Headphones, Linux, News, Tech

    You no longer need an iPhone to get the most out of AirPods. Apple’s AirPods provide a basic listening experience when paired to non-Apple devices, but the free LibrePods app, developed by Kavish Devar, unlocks features like ear detection, head gestures, and customizations on Android and Linux devices, as spotted by Android Authority. LibrePods was created by reverse engineering the AirPods’ proprietary protocols, and it works by making the wireless headphones think they’re connected to an Apple device so they share device status info that’s typically only made accessible to Apple’s various operating systems. Other features LibrePods unlock includes conversational awareness

  • ChatGPT Atlas adds Arc-like vertical tabs 2 hours ago by Emma Roth
    AI, News, OpenAI, Tech, Web

    OpenAI is updating ChatGPT Atlas with vertical tabs that make it look a bit like the Arc browser. Now, instead of opening a new tab at the top of the AI-powered browser, you can change your tab style to access it within a left-hand sidebar. Similar to Arc, you can resize the sidebar on ChatGPT Atlas, as well as reorder your tabs. The new sidebar still isn’t as full-featured as Arc’s, however, and the address bar remains at the top of your screen. You can try out vertical tabs on ChatGPT Atlas by right-clicking inside the address bar, hovering over “Tab


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