Gadgets
Key Highlights * The Mac Mini's appealing $599 starting price doesn't include a monitor, keyboard, or mouse, potentially adding hundreds to the final cost. * Critical components like RAM and internal storage are not user-upgradable, meaning your purchase configuration is permanent. * The device lacks legacy ports like USB-A
Chips
* Intel's stock surged by 10% following a high-profile analyst's prediction of a renewed partnership with Apple. * The potential deal would see Intel supplying Apple's lowest-end M-series processors as early as the second quarter of 2027. * This move is seen as a major validation for
Security
* An Aransas Pass veteran, Mike Williams, lost thousands of dollars in a sophisticated Bitcoin ATM scam that started with a fake computer virus warning. * Scammers created a false sense of urgency, tricking him into believing his bank accounts were compromised and directing him to deposit cash into a specific Bitcoin
Games
* Imminent Launch: Marvel Cosmic Invasion is set to release on Monday, December 1, at 8 am PST / 11 am EST / 4 pm GMT. * From Proven Creators: The game is developed by Tribute Games, the acclaimed studio behind the massively successful retro beat-em-up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. * Massive
Research
* A dark fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, is thriving inside the highly radioactive ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. * Scientists theorize the fungus uses its dark pigment, melanin, to convert deadly radiation into energy through a process called "radiosynthesis." * This remarkable organism not only resists radiation but appears to grow
AI
Key Highlights * Intensifying Competition: OpenAI's once-unassailable lead in the AI sector is now under serious threat as rivals like Google, Anthropic, and Meta launch highly competitive models. * Rivals Catch Up: Recent releases, including Google's Gemini family and Anthropic's Claude 3, are demonstrating capabilities that
Games
* Massive Player Growth: Xbox Cloud Gaming usage has surged by an incredible 45% among Game Pass subscribers compared to last year, showing a major shift in how people play. * Global Expansion: The service has officially launched in India, the world’s fastest-growing gaming market, bringing the total number of supported
Research
* The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an alert for an R2-level, or Moderate, solar flare event. * The flare, measured as an M5.9-class eruption, was detected originating from a newly emerging sunspot group on the sun's eastern limb. * Occurring at 22:22 UTC on November
Research
* A new report reveals how a lack of transparency in the informal waste sector creates massive risks for businesses and hides critical human rights issues. * Traceability innovations are now available to create verified, transparent supply chains, making material flows and labor conditions visible for the first time. * The paper presents
Games
* Instant Freebies: Grab two limited-time text codes for an exclusive emote and banner set before they're gone. * QR Code Bonanza: Scan six unique QR codes to claim a variety of rewards, including a crucial Seasonal Chest, 1,000 Gold, and rare cosmetics. * Act Fast, They Won't
Enterprise
* Unbeatable Price: Get a full year of the HBO Max ad-supported plan for just $36, which breaks down to an incredible $3 per month. * Massive Savings: This Black Friday special represents a huge discount from the usual $11 per month fee, saving you over 70% annually. * Limited-Time Offer: This deal
Security
* Analytics provider Mixpanel, used by OpenAI, suffered a significant security breach. * The breach exposed a limited amount of user data exclusively from OpenAI's API platform (platform.openai.com). * OpenAI has immediately terminated its use of Mixpanel and is in the process of notifying all affected users. * Crucially, OpenAI&
