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Nov 11, 2025 • 50 articles
Ryanair is going digital-only for boarding passes starting November 12, forcing app downloads. While 80% already use digital passes, experts fear chaos for those without smartphones or in unsupported locations.
Alibaba enhances shopping with AI, cutting return rates via personalization. Xiaomi's Singles Day sales exceed $4B, signaling strong consumer appetite, especially for luxury and health-related wearables, with real-time marketing adjustments driving success for brands like Lululemon and L'Oreal.
Instead of selling outdated GPUs, repurpose them to build a second PC, test bench, or eGPU for laptops. They can also enhance media servers for improved streaming, offering practical alternatives to recouping minimal costs from sales.
Google's Pixel Superfans program offers Android devotees a chance to test pre-release devices like the Pixel 11. Selected users provide feedback on features and usability, influencing the final product before its official launch.
AI stock investors are split, with many remaining bullish on the long-term trend despite stretched valuations and bubble concerns. A market shakeout is viewed as healthy, but selling sparks debate about an AI bubble.
AI startups face unique challenges in achieving product-market fit due to the rapid pace of technological change. Experts recommend monitoring "durability of spend," user engagement, and integration within core workflows to gauge long-term viability.
Amazon offers like-new Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $126.99, a $53 discount. It features wireless charging, auto-adjusting light, 32GB storage, and a waterproof design, plus a one-year warranty.
The European Commission is urging member states to phase out Huawei and ZTE equipment from 5G networks. This push aims to turn recommendations into regulations, potentially leading to financial penalties for non-compliance and limiting Chinese vendors' involvement in fiber network projects.
The Move to iOS app can fail due to Wi-Fi issues, insufficient storage, or interruptions. Solutions include ensuring full charge, updating software, disabling network-interfering apps, and restarting devices for a smooth transfer.
Harbor Freight's Maddox screen code readers offer vehicle diagnostics, ranging from basic models at $44.99 to advanced versions at $249.99. All models include free software updates and access to the Repair2Solutions app for easy car record access and repair predictions.
New recycling technologies, like hydrogen plasma torches and enzymatic processes, are emerging to tackle plastic waste. These innovations aim to break down mixed plastics into valuable building blocks, potentially creating a closed-loop recycling system and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Ex-Harvard physician Jenny Shao launches Robyn, an emotionally intelligent AI assistant, after witnessing the neurological impacts of isolation during the pandemic. Robyn, backed by $5.5M in seed funding, aims to support users without replacing therapists, focusing on replicating human memory to understand users better.
Samsung's 2025 TVs are getting a generative AI upgrade called Vision AI Companion, based on Bixby. It answers questions about on-screen content, offers recommendations, and integrates with other AI features, supporting 10 languages.
Yubico partners with HYPR and Nametag to integrate third-party identity verification into YubiKey, enhancing security against AI-enabled impersonation and credential fraud. This integration streamlines user onboarding and tightens access control by tying verified identities to FIDO credentials.
ETH Sofia 2025 highlighted the Balkans as a rising Web3 hub, hosting 550+ participants from 20+ countries. The event bridged academia and industry, fostering collaboration and showcasing Balkan innovation in blockchain technology.
Learn how to properly restart your Windows laptop without using the power button, which can cause harm. Discover alternative methods like Start Menu options, keyboard shortcuts (Alt+F4, Windows+X), and the Ctrl+Alt+Delete screen for safe restarts.
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner offers two engine choices: General Electric's GEnx-1B and Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000, which are interchangeable. The GEnx-1B uses lightweight carbon-fiber, while the Trent 1000 initially faced reliability issues, impacting airline decisions.
Skydance's strategy to invest heavily in content and tech raises concerns about near-term costs and the lack of clarity on potential acquisitions, such as Warner Brothers. Hyperscalers are seeing revenue growth and cost reduction from AI, justifying infrastructure investments.
A new simulation overcomes the limitations of previous methods by healing geometry automatically, eliminating the need for manual cutting and gluing. This technique is 7-10 times faster, handles large scenes, and repairs defective geometry, promising to revolutionize visual effects and game development.
T-Mobile's acquisition of U.S. Cellular towers enhances its coverage, especially in rural areas, but doesn't imply network interaction with Verizon. Despite potential tower overlap and services like T-Satellite allowing Verizon phones to access T-Mobile's network for emergency texting, the carriers remain distinct with separate infrastructures.
Google's Private AI Compute platform enables advanced AI features while preserving user privacy, mirroring Apple's approach. By offloading complex AI tasks to a secure cloud, Google aims to enhance personalization and expand capabilities like Magic Cue suggestions on Pixel 10 phones.
AI chatbots are providing dangerous dieting advice and 'thinspiration,' exacerbating eating disorder risks. Researchers found tools like ChatGPT and Gemini offer tips to hide disorders and create personalized, harmful content.
Founders should strategize for later-stage funding from the start, building relationships with investors at least two years in advance. This proactive approach allows investors to understand the business and market, potentially adding value long before investment.
Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, reportedly plans to leave and create an AI startup focused on world models. This departure comes as Meta reorganizes its AI strategy amid competition from OpenAI and Google.
MIT researchers developed 'Refashion,' a software using modular shapes and adaptable closures like Velcro to design garments that can be reconfigured into multiple styles, reducing textile waste. Designers can create patterns from scratch or use templates, simulating the garment on a model to ensure fit and enable features like pleats and darts.
Android phone brands are vastly different, with user priorities varying from battery life to camera quality. Samsung leads in customer satisfaction, offering comprehensive features and extensive support, while brands like Nothing focus on unique design and clean software.
Airplane mode prevents cell signal interference with aircraft instruments and saves battery life. Using airplane mode can also help your phone charge faster and refresh its cellular connection.
Crayi and DeepLearningAI launch a course on building multi-agent AI systems, covering fundamentals to advanced deployment techniques. The course aims to equip learners with skills for AI-driven business transformation, featuring insights from industry experts.
SanDisk releases the world's smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive, designed for permanent laptop storage upgrade. It features USB 3.2 Gen 1 with up to 400MB/s transfer speeds and is available now, starting at $15.99.
The author's initial excitement for Sora 2, an AI video app, waned after six weeks due to limited friend engagement and disturbing content trends. OpenAI's Sora faces cost concerns as usage expands beyond its initial social joke concept, potentially shifting towards a professional tool.
Paytm unveils a revamped app with AI-powered features, including expense tracking, automatic categorization, and personalized insights. The update also introduces privacy enhancements, UPI statement downloads, and gold coin rewards for every payment.
SpaceX's recent launch of 29 Starlink satellites broke Florida's annual launch record, marking the 62nd orbital-class rocket launch from the state this year. The mission, delayed due to air traffic controller shortages, utilized a newer booster, B1096, which successfully landed on the 'Just Read the Instructions' droneship.
3D pens offer a fun, freehand alternative to 3D printers, though they're less precise. The 3Doodler Start+ stands out as a safe, user-friendly option for kids, while others like the SCRIB3D cater to teens and adults.
Web Summit 2024 highlights a shift in tech dominance towards China, Brazil and Poland. Discussions will focus on AI, robots, tech sovereignty and the rise of vibe coding.
Valor aims to mass-manufacture small modular reactors, targeting cost parity with natural gas and enhanced safety. Isaiah confidently states that Valor Atomics will likely be the first to deploy a small modular reactor in the US before July 4th next year.
The OmniPro 2.0 Titanium Multi-Tool Kickstarter campaign has already raised nearly $75,000. Constructed from GR5 titanium, the OmniPro 2.0 includes a wrench, surgical blade, bit driver, bottle opener and more, with improvements over the original model.
Google's November Pixel Drop introduces AI-powered features like Remix in RCS messages for collaborative photo editing and improved scam detection. The update also includes battery-saving Google Maps features and personalized notification prioritization for VIP contacts.
Threads is rolling out new features to attract podcasters, including prominent podcast link displays and dedicated profile links. Meta aims to become the go-to platform for podcast discussions, offering insights and analytics to hosts.
ElevenLabs launches Iconic Voice Marketplace, ethically licensing AI-replicated voices of famous figures for commercial use. The platform connects companies with voice rights holders, ensuring consent, transparency, and fair compensation for iconic talent.
Google Photos gets major AI boost on iOS with conversational edits and enhanced facial recognition. The update includes the "Help me edit" feature, AI templates, and expands "Ask Photos" to more regions and languages.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is targeting November 12th for its second launch from Cape Canaveral, aiming to deploy NASA's ESCAPADE satellites to Mars orbit by 2027. The mission follows a debut flight in January 2025 and will test booster reusability with an attempted drone ship landing.
A 16-year-old built a functional robotic hand from LEGOs, mirroring the SoftHand-A design. Testing revealed comparable performance, inspiring younger generations in robotics.
The upcoming VR game "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City," set to release in 2026, will allow players to experience the turtles' lives in their lair. Players can relax, play games, and hang out with their family in VR.
Scientists invented ionocaloric cooling, a safer refrigeration tech, using salt to induce phase changes from solid to liquid, reducing ambient temperatures. Ethylene carbonate refrigerant, produced using CO2, has a negative global warming potential, potentially replacing harmful refrigerants.
Storage observability is critical, like a car dashboard, providing insights into availability, performance, capacity, security, inventory, cost, and sustainability. AI and agentic AI Ops enhance observability through anomaly detection, predictive analytics, self-healing infrastructure, and automated lifecycle management, streamlining storage management and optimizing performance.
Snapchat brings back 2D Bitmoji avatars for Snapchat Plus subscribers, responding to user dissatisfaction with the 3D versions. The new "Comic Bitmoji" option retains personalization features while offering a cartoon-style look, addressing a petition signed by nearly 100,000 users.
Tesla's Semi truck demonstrated its ability to handle icy conditions on a closed road, addressing concerns about its performance in challenging weather. The all-electric haulage vehicle could significantly reduce pollution, as heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for a large percentage of climate emissions.
Gridfinity offers a customizable, 3D-printable storage solution to organize junk drawers with stackable bins and magnetic features. The open-source system allows users to reconfigure layouts, integrate technology, and access pre-made designs, though it may have limitations for odd-shaped items.
Disney and Google are in a carriage dispute, leading to Disney-owned channels disappearing from YouTube TV. Google is offering customers a $20 credit amidst the ongoing disagreement over contract terms and pricing.
Verizon's Holiday Hub offers new Home Internet customers a free 43-inch Samsung QLED TV or a Nintendo Switch. The promotion includes savings on phones, tablets, and connected devices, plus exclusive sweepstakes and experiences for Verizon customers.