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The pros and cons of using mesh Wi-Fi
Mesh covers more ground, but a standalone router may be all you need. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Diving into Wi-Fi routers for the first time can be baffling. There are a lot of concepts to understand, and not just the differences between Wi-Fi 6 and 7. Speeds and features vary between models using the same specification, and it may not be clear which of your devices can (or…
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Apple Intelligence completes regulatory registration for iPad and Mac in China
Apple has completed an important regulatory step ahead of Apple Intelligence’s expected launch in China this December. Here are the details. In late October, Apple published a press release on its Chinese Newsroom website confirming its intention to launch Apple Intelligence in China this December, as part of iOS 27.3. Apple went on to release the first iOS 27.3 developer beta a few days later, allowing users in China to test Apple Intelligence ahead…
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A short seller flagged Nvidia CEO’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy six months before the scandal
Six months before the Nvidia spy scandal emerged, the New York-based short seller firm Culper Research had already raised questions about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s unusually close relationship with Alice Huang, an executive at Megaspeed, a Singapore-based company that buys Nvidia chips. She is now suspected to be a Chinese spy. The Nvidia CEO admitted to an extramarital affair over the weekend, and the company has now opened a formal investigation into his relationship…
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Webex Gets iPhone Duo Support
Popular video meeting app Webex was today updated with support for Apple's iPhone Duo. Webex works open or closed, in portrait or landscape mode, and even in a laptop or tent position. When open, the iPhone Duo shows more meeting participants, keeps shared content visible, and gives access to a whiteboard. Multitasking support allows Webex to be used alongside another app with Split View. Webex Mobile Camera Share lets users stream the iPhone's camera…
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The race is on to sue Nvidia
Nvidia’s stock slid more than 4% on Monday, the first trading day after its board said it would investigate CEO Jensen Huang over his relationship with Alice Huang, an executive U.S. intelligence believes was spying for China. Securities lawyers were already moving. At least four firms, including Schall, Brown & Schwartz and Levi & Korsinsky, announced investigations Monday into whether Nvidia misled investors. Robert Bartlett, a Stanford Law professor and securities law expert, expects…
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Today’s macOS updates fix security gap involving eMudhra certificates
Apple today released macOS updates that address a security gap involving compromised eMudhra certificates, after initially blocking them in Safari, Mail, and other apps in October. Here are the details. A few weeks ago, Mozilla reported that private keys of eight intermediate certificate authorities operated by eMudhra, an Indian digital certification company, had been compromised. In essence, these certificates are used to establish trust in digital certificates that verify website identities and enable secure…
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DCU shake-up: James Gunn and Peter Safran out post-merger
It's barely been two months since the controversial Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, and we've already got a shockingly unexpected ouster: Co-CEOs of the rebooted DC Universe, James Gunn and Peter Safran, are stepping down from that role despite the Hollywood rumor mill assuming that the duo would be safe. It's unclear whether the pair chose to resign or were forced out, or what will happen to their planned slate of projects beyond 2028's…
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Meta's Muse AI Agent Comes to Apple Watch
Meta today updated the Muse app for iOS to add Apple Watch support, which means Muse users can access the proactive AI agent from the watch. The app adds the Muse character to the watch with an option to text it, dictate text to it, or call it. There's also a Muse complication for quick access. Muse is Meta's personal AI agent that can complete tasks for users. It is available as a standalone…
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Anker Launches Eufy Security Cam With Auto-Tracking Light
Anker today launched the Eufy TrackLight Cam S1, which it says is the world's first outdoor security camera with an auto-tracking light for actively deterring intruders. The TrackLight Cam S1 is compatible with Apple Home when using the Anker HomeBase, so it can be used alongside other smart home devices in a HomeKit setup. When a suspicious person is detected, the camera locks on and follows them with a light from up to 12…
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Skydance confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ ‘value’ bundle plan
HBO Max and Paramount+ customers will soon be able to pay for one subscription that unlocks both services. That’s according to Skydance, the company that came out of Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. Skydance announced plans for the HBO Max plus Paramount+ bundle today, promising to deliver the package deal early next year. “Our first step toward bringing together Paramount+ and HBO Max is to offer them in a single bundle,” Skydance shared. “Starting…
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MSI’s refurbished QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for under $300
The 1440p, 240Hz panel offers a potentially sizable upgrade from older IPS panels. The 1440p, 240Hz panel offers a potentially sizable upgrade from older IPS panels. If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. One of the best upgrades you can make to your PC gaming setup is an OLED monitor. Fortunately, MSI’s factory-reconditioned Mag 272QP X24 is on sale at Woot through November 18th…
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Edgar Wright directs Apple’s hilarious new Apple Pay action ad
Apple has once again turned to cinematic action to promote Apple Pay, in a new ad directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead). Watch the new ad below. Last year, Apple published a fast-paced and cinematic Apple Pay ad featuring a woman in need of a quick gas fill-up as a Godzilla-like monster terrorized a town. Today, the company released a similar ad, but this time inspired by classic kung-fu action…
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Samsung has big plans for the Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra, but it's bad news for the base models
What you need to know Samsung is reportedly planning four Galaxy S27 models next year, including an all-new Galaxy S27 Pro. The Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra could account for over 70% of Samsung's total Galaxy S27 production next year. Samsung reportedly plans to produce 18 million Galaxy S27 Ultra units and another 7 to 8 million Pro models. Samsung is expected to introduce a new Galaxy S27 Pro model next year, and it…
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The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is back down to its lowest all-time price
The TCL Black Friday sales have started early, beginning with the unlocked TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro. The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro might just be my favorite budget phone of all time, and this $279 sale makes it even easier than usual to recommend. We’ve seen the NXTPAPER 70 Pro at this price before, but that’s ok because it’s never been lower and likely won’t be for the rest of the year since this is…
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Fitbit Sense & Versa losing 3rd-party watch faces this month, existing downloads remain
Google announced today that Fitbit Sense and Versa smartwatches will soon lose the ability to “install or update third-party apps and clocks.” This change to the Fitbit App Gallery applies to the Versa, Versa 2, Versa 3, Versa 4, Sense, and Sense 2. Existing “third-party apps or clock faces installed on your Fitbit device” will remain available, but you can no longer download new ones (or update them) starting November 28. As such, “if…
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Man who lost $308,000 on sports bets sues Kalshi for offering illegal gambling
A man who lost over $308,000 making sports wagers on Kalshi is suing the prediction market for violating the state of Washington’s ban on online gambling. He’s trying to turn those losses into an overall victory with a lawsuit seeking a payment of over $580,000. Bellevue, Washington, resident Scott Bright’s “wagering occurred at a time when it was unlawful in Washington and when the Washington Attorney General had already sued KalshiEX LLC in this…
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The global pledge to use AI for climate good is a cruel joke
A pledge to make AI less of an environmental disaster is floating around United Nations climate negotiations this month, but it’s just lip service. A pledge to make AI less of an environmental disaster is floating around United Nations climate negotiations this month, but it’s just lip service. At this point, reading through the latest splashy pledge to use AI for the good of the environment feels like downing a nonalcoholic beer. Admittedly, I’m…
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How to customize or disable the touchscreen on the new MacBook Pro
A headlining feature of Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display is the long-awaited addition of a touchscreen. However, not everyone has been so thrilled about this addition. Here’s how you can turn it off. For those who would rather have a touch-free experience, there is a simple toggle to completely disable the touchscreen on the new MacBook Pro: After enabling this, your Mac will completely ignore all touches (except for the setting…
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YouTube will once again be part of Billboard chart calculations in 2027
Billboard will give more weight to free, ad-supported listening in its methodology. Starting next year, YouTube performance will once again factor into where music places on the Billboard charts. The Google-owned platform opted to stop sharing its data with Billboard in December 2025, claiming that the charts didn't assign sufficient value to free, ad-supported listening in their calculations. Performance on streaming platforms is included in the results of the Billboard 200 and Hot 100…
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Googlebook apps built by Googlers add macOS-like status bar shortcuts, keyboard commands
Googlebooks are a bit starved of desktop-class features at launch, but one of Google’s pitches around this platform is how apps can be built for it, and the company’s own employees are showing off what that looks like with some clever apps that just so happen to add features that feel a lot like they’re replicating macOS staples. In a Reddit thread, three Googlebook apps built by Googlers through Antigravity are shown off, and…
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5 Nintendo Switch 2 features everyone should know about
The Switch 2 has lots of little tricks to discover: some inherited from the original Switch and some new. Chances are that you aren't taking full advantage of everything your Nintendo Switch 2 can do. It's easy to jump right into games and ignore the various settings that help your system run at its best. The Switch 2 is a pretty direct upgrade to the original Switch — its design, OS, controllers and other…
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Fervo now has $12B in orders for its geothermal power tech
Geothermal company Fervo couldn’t have picked a better time to deliver its first power plants. In its third-quarter earnings report, released Monday, the company said it now has $11.9 billion worth of contracted revenue on the books, up from $7.2 billion last quarter. Fervo has been hitting its deadlines recently, which undoubtedly has helped to drive orders. As hyperscalers scour the earth for electricity to power their AI data centers, Fervo is on track…
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A Sam Altman parody offers an amusing lesson in memory management
Sam Altman's recent comments on the Cheeky Pint podcast inspired developer Iain Kay to create a satirical script that allows users to email the OpenAI CEO once per day if more than 10 percent of their system RAM is reported as available. Ram-Altman is described by its creator as a "parody project" launched in response to Altman's viral remarks about RAM in your personal PC. As reported by The Verge, on the October 29…
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macOS 27.2.1 Fixes eMudhra Certificate Flaw in Command-Line Tools
The macOS Golden Gate 27.2.1 update Apple released today addresses the eMudhra certificate vulnerability, and Apple recommends users update to the latest software. For Macs that run macOS 26 or macOS 15, Apple has released macOS 26.7.3 and macOS 15.8.3. Apple previously blocked the compromised certificates in Safari, Mail, and apps that use Apple frameworks in October to protect most users, but command-line tools like curl and git were still able to accept them.…
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