Scammers used New York state text message alert system to send 166,000 scam texts
This week, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers received scam texts after their state’s official text messaging system was breached by hackers, according to a report from NBC News. New York’s Office of Information Technology Services told NBC News that “around 188,000 people get text messages from the state and that around 160,000 received the […]
35+ early Black Friday Walmart deals: We found Lego sets, 65-inch TVs, and Apple products that are cheaper at Walmart
The day is finally here: Walmart’s first Black Friday sale is officially live. While Walmart+ members got a five-hour head start, the sale is now open to everyone. The event only runs from Nov. 14 through Nov. 16, and on the first day of the sale, we’ve already seen popular products like Beats Studio Buds […]
AI bubble watch: Business and AI leaders are getting nervous about a bubble, report says
Turns out everyone kind of thinks there’s an AI bubble. According to a report from CNBC, top tech executives are worried about an AI bubble messing up their business. Like other infamous bubbles — the dot-com bubble, the cryptocurrency bubble, and the housing bubble of the 2000s — an AI bubble could cause massive disruption […]
Single Apple AirTags are the cheapest theyve ever been ahead of Black Friday
SAVE $11: As of Nov. 14, you can grab a single Apple AirTag for only $18 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. That’s 38% off its list price of $29 and the best price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag $18 at Amazon $29 Save $11 Get Deal In […]
OpenAI tests ChatGPT group chats. How to try it for yourself.
You can bring your group chat shenanigans to ChatGPT now. Well, some of you can. OpenAI announced in a company blog post that it’s testing out group chats in ChatGPT. You can get as many as 20 people together to collaborate on projects and get ChatGPT’s input. If you’re trying to plan a dinner party, […]
No, that AI country song isnt No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Yes, it is terrible.
You can’t believe everything you hear. This week, I saw dozens of headlines and viral social posts about an AI country song that reached the top of the Billboard country charts. If a song created with generative AI had truly reached No. 1 in the country music world, that would indeed be huge, paradigm-shifting news. […]
Bitcoin price plunges below $100,000. This is why.
Bitcoin has fallen below $100,000 for the first time in months. As of publishing time on Friday, Bitcoin has been hovering around the $94,000 to $97,000 price range. That price point is the lowest Bitcoin has seen since early May and a big drop from the more than $126,000 all-time high that Bitcoin reached just […]
The best early Black Friday TV deals in 2025: Hisense QLEDs are leading the pack
The best early Black Friday TV deals at a glance: BEST 50-inch TV deal Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $199.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best 55-inch TV deal Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $694.99 (save $125) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV […]
Buy the Meta Quest 3S and get a free $50 Amazon credit
SAVE $70 + FREE $50 CREDIT: As of Nov. 14, get the Meta Quest 3S for $329.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $399.99. That’s a discount of 18%. Plus, get a free $50 credit with your purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Meta Quest 3S $329.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save […]
Apples Issey Miyake iPhone Sock launched today, but its not as random as it sounds
Mashable covers all of Apple’s product launches, and we’ve been speculating for months on what products the company might still release in 2025. We thought we might get AirTags 2.0, a new Apple TV device, or an updated HomePod. Truly, we did not see the iPhone Sock coming. Designed in collaboration with the innovative brand […]