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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.
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Meta’s Muse AI can create custom ‘spaces’ for the version of the app you need right now
Meta will now allow you to build customized, app-like experiences within its Muse AI assistant. The new feature, called "spaces," allows Muse to build things like a shopping hub, school dashboard, music tracker, trivia game, and more, which you can interact with directly in the app.
The iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple says
Apple's iPhone Duo has been officially on sale for two weeks, and the company said today that the App Store now has over 100,000 apps that are built for the foldable. "It's been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced iPhone Duo, and we're grateful for their creativity and innovation,"
Amazon is now making a Melania Trump TV series
Following the Melania documentary movie that premiered earlier this year, Amazon is now planning to release a two-part Prime Video series focusing on the first lady. The show, Melania: The Series, is set to debut on November 20th. "MELANIA, The Series reveals never-before-told stories, offering unpr
Just about anyone can rent access to White House IP addresses
Someone at the White House appears to be running software that could enable outsiders to rent access on the presidential network for just "a few dollars," as reported by Krebs on Security and The Register. That's according to findings from the security firms Layer3 Intel and Synthient, which discove
Kobo will soon let you upload and sync your own ebooks across devices, for a price
Kobo is launching a new monthly subscription service called Stack that lets you upload your own ebooks and documents to the company's servers where they'll be synced across multiple devices and apps, including your reading progress, highlights, and annotations.
AI is the new dating dealbreaker
When Irene moved to San Francisco last year, she started using dating apps as a way to meet new people, get to know her new city, and connect with others who care about the things she does. After the 25-year-old analyst downloaded Hinge and started swiping, she noticed a trend.
Meta’s refurbished Quest 3S headset is nearly $100 off right now
If you’re curious about virtual reality, Meta’s Quest 3S is a good entry-level headset for dipping your toes in, especially now it’s on sale in refurbished condition for $255.99 directly from Meta’s eBay storefront through November 8th when you use coupon code SAVE20TECH.
How Akai and Moog are embracing vibe-coded mods
inMusic, the parent company of Akai, Moog, Native Instruments, and more, has decided to embrace the modding community. In an interview with The Verge, inMusic CEO Jack O'Donnell said, "We're going to provide a toolbox to the community, we're going to provide the inner workings of, say, an MPC or Sam
This see-through camera lets photographers maintain eye contact with their subjects
Lutra, a South Korean startup, has debuted a new brand called Humans of Authenticity (HOA) that's launching another screen-free digital camera that incorporates a large open viewfinder into its design, as spotted by PetaPixel. The camera is reminiscent of the Godox C100 but the HOA A1 positions its
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New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
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Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, arrested in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material
Father of the Duchess of Sussex was taken into custody near Tampa, US prosecutors said Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex , was arrested by US federal agents in Florida on Friday and charged in connection with possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Federa
Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump's Arlington triumphal arch hours after approval
The National Capital Planning Commission had approved construction for President Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., hours before the restraining order was issued.
Who Could Be Trump's Iran War Fall Guy
Pete Hegseth has defiantly claimed bipartisan impeachment articles "won't work" as his political future remains precarious.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Six women alleged that the British comedian had sexually assaulted them at his home, in hotels and public bathrooms. Brand has denied all claims.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison after murders of 190 children
Pastor Paul Mackenzie was sentenced for the murders of 191 people in total at the High Court in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa
Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says
The Cybertruck and its polarizing design gained a niche following, but it did not achieve mass-market sales and Tesla has issued several voluntary recalls.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Commutes All 548 California Death Sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has commuted the death sentences of all 548 inmates on the state’s death row. Those prisoners will now receive a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
Zoo Atlanta’s newest pandas munched bamboo and lounged on Friday during their public debut as smiling visitors lined up to welcome them. Ping Ping, a male, and Fu Shuang, a female, arrived in September from China under a 10-year loan agreement, bringing the cuddly black-and-white bears back to the z
Head of DOJ Civil Rights Division resigns after GOP midterms loss
Harmeet Dhillon, the outspoken and sometimes controversial head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, submitted her resignation after the GOP midterms loss. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach details her time in office.
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