- Watch SpaceX successfully execute the first ‘chopstick’ catch of Starship
Samstag 21:44 – Terrence O’Brien at The Verge
After aborting a planned catch of Starship Flight 15’s booster, SpaceX successfully captured Starship with its „Mechazilla“ launch and catch tower for the first time. The company has performed ‚chopstick‘ catches of its boosters before, but this is the first time the maneuver has successfully been executed on the Starship vehicle itself. SpaceX CEO Elon […] - Magic: The Gathering is getting a Netflix animated series. For real this time.
Samstag 19:47 – Terrence O’Brien at The Verge
„It’s really happening. I promise. For real.“ Those are the first words from Roy Graham, Head of Story at Magic: The Gathering, in a video posted yesterday announcing Planeswalker, the animated series heading to Netflix in 2027. An animated Magic: The Gathering series was first teased back in 2019 with Joe and Anthony Russo at […] - Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos
Samstag 18:28 – BBC News
The social media giant is accused of not informing 20 million users it had access to their photos. - Work to replace old copper wire led to the FAA’s ground stop
Samstag 17:44 – Terrence O’Brien at The Verge
At a press conference today, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that Friday’s nationwide ground stop ordered by the FAA was related to work replacing outdated copper wire with a fiber optic line at a „remote FAA facility.“ The secretary said that this was „routine maintenance,“ rather than the result of a major modernization effort. He […] - I Let My Apple Watch Eavesdrop on My Conversations for 2 Weeks
Samstag 16:00 – Vanessa Hand Orellana at News – CNET
I tested Apple’s new AI note-taking features in WatchOS 27.3, and now I’m more concerned about my sanity than my privacy. - The OpenAI board member who fired Sam Altman says we still can’t trust AI CEOs
Samstag 15:00 – Nilay Patel at The Verge
Today, I’m talking with Helen Toner, the executive director of the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University. This episode is part two of our series on AI in real life. Helen is a well-known figure in the AI safety and policy community, though she is perhaps best known for having served on […] - Here are our favorite deals from REI’s giant Holiday Sale
Samstag 15:00 – Sheena Vasani at The Verge
Black Friday has become a shopping season of its own, with retailers once again offering discounts well ahead of the actual shopping holiday. We’ve already rounded up some of the best early Black Friday deals we’ve come across, but if you’re looking to save on outdoor gear or pick up something for an upcoming trip, […] - Tesla is inviting some people to buy a Cybercab ‘for personal use’ — but read the fine print
Samstag 14:18 – Andrew J. Hawkins at The Verge
Tesla is doubling, or perhaps tripling down on its bold claims of an autonomous future with the offer to „select customers“ to purchase a Cybercab for „personal use.“ But the gilded, steering-wheel-free two-seater will „only be available in supported service areas“ – meaning you’ll only be able to buy one if you live in one […] - Which Earbuds Are Best for Voice Calling? Check Out the Pair That Won My Latest Test
Samstag 14:00 – David Carnoy at News – CNET
As part of our Holiday Office Hours from the the Labs video series, I pitted four pairs of earbuds against each other on the noisy streets of New York. - This tiny gamepad with dual analog thumbsticks pushes the limits of portable controllers
Samstag 14:00 – Andrew Liszewski at The Verge
As much as I appreciate the ingenious design of the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con, my family and I can’t stand using them as standalone gamepads. So when we travel with the Switch 2, we always bring at least one full-size gamepad, plus a couple of 8BitDo’s Zero 2 controllers for games that don’t use analog thumbsticks. […] - A gadget to make your dumb house smarter
Samstag 13:00 – David Pierce at The Verge
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 152, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, thank you for taking time away from Zelda to be here, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about school apps […] - Jensen Huang and the decline of the visionary showman founder CEO
Samstag 12:00 – Sean Hollister at The Verge
On January 6th, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang got his rockstar moment at last. He strode triumphantly onstage, hand raised in the air, to the claps and cheers of a 14,000-person arena absolutely packed with influencers and fans, their faces awash in blue glow, as he made his entrance in a black leather jacket that […] - Microsoft says services fully restored after day-long global outage
Samstag 6:42 – BBC News
Efforts to address the underlying problem with Outlook, Teams and Copilot are complete, the tech firm says. - FAA lifts nationwide ground stop that blocked takeoffs for hours
Samstag 1:53 – Richard Lawler at The Verge
Takeoffs from airports throughout the US largely stopped on Friday after the FAA issued a national ground stop at 3:44PM ET „due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.“ More than four hours after the stop was issued, officials announced it was lifted at 8:15PM ET and that flights will resume. It’s unclear how […] - Tech Now
Samstag 1:00 – BBC News
Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths follows a team testing AI early warning systems for landslides. - Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6
Samstag 0:37 – BBC News
The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever. - Razer’s Wild $1,000 Gaming Chair Has Six Motors, Built-In Speakers and RGB Lighting
Freitag 23:59 – Ajay Kumar at News – CNET
The Soma Pro and Some Sense HD Haptics are part of an updated vibrating gaming chair lineup promising better immersion and improved comfort. - How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore
Freitag 23:00 – BBC News
The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore’s success as a chip hub – and a location for alleged illicit trade. - Microsoft outage 'stark reminder' of how much we rely on tech
Freitag 21:15 – BBC News
Microsoft has apologised for the issue, which it said was due to a technical failure. - Pressure grows on Trump's Commerce Secretary Lutnick in fallout from Nvidia scandal
Freitag 19:53 – BBC News
Scott Bessent told CNBC that several government agencies „were in favour of putting Megaspeed on the entity list for months“. - SpaceX Attempts History Friday With the First-Ever Double Catch
Freitag 18:58 – Joe Hindy at News – CNET
SpaceX is going to catch the Super Heavy rocket and the upper stage of the Starship booster, something never done before. - Why is Microsoft's outage lasting so long and will emails be lost?
Freitag 18:36 – BBC News
Microsoft says it is continuing to restore services including Outlook and Teams following a global outage. - Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
Freitag 17:34 – BBC News
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world. - After 3 Weeks and More Than 451,000 Folds, the iPhone Duo’s Hinge Is Finally Starting to Fail
Freitag 16:50 – Matthew Murray at News – CNET
We built a machine to fold the iPhone Duo until it breaks. Twenty days of 24/7 folding later, Apple’s phone shows the first major sign of wear. - Why Chefs Save Leftover Pasta Water, and Why You Should, Too
Freitag 15:06 – Pamela Vachon at News – CNET
If you’re skipping this step when making pasta, you’re leaving behind liquid gold. - NHS, schools and police forces hit by Microsoft outage
Freitag 13:41 – BBC News
Major airports and intelligence services are unaffected, while the government is still assessing the impact. - Animaj Brings ‘Ozzy Fox’ Series to Disney Plus as It Charts a Path for AI in Animation
Freitag 13:05 – Corinne Reichert at News – CNET
Animators using agentic AI? It’s already happening, and this is what it looks like. - How a sex scandal at Nvidia is putting pressure on the White House
Freitag 12:22 – BBC News
Jensen Huang’s personal life may have triggered the crisis, but the questions now reach into the White House itself. - What we know so far about the Microsoft outage
Freitag 11:43 – BBC News
A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot. - Heat pumps: How much heat does your home really need?
Freitag 9:29 – BBC News
Knowing how much heat your home loses is important before installing a new heating system. - What happened overnight with the Microsoft global outage?
Freitag 7:18 – BBC News
Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by „connectivity problems“. - After Jensen Huang, Big Tech Has a Chance to Learn From Nvidia’s Mistakes
Freitag 1:30 – Katie Collins at News – CNET
Tech insiders and commentators say Nvidia will survive Huang’s departure, but it’s time for more accountability among CEOs. - Google Catches Up to Apple, With Digital Wallet Keys for Your Physical Home Lock
Freitag 0:49 – Tyler Lacoma at News – CNET
Google Wallet can unlock Android users’ doors who have compatible smart locks. - You Could Learn to Pilot This ‘Flying Car’ in Just 5 Minutes
Donnerstag 22:23 – Katie Collins at News – CNET
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a… flying Cybertruck? Nope, it’s a modular flying machine that will take to the skies next year. - Put That Pan Anywhere: Miele’s New Induction Cooktop Is One Big Burner
Donnerstag 21:48 – Corin Cesaric-Epple at News – CNET
The unique full-surface cooktop accommodates up to six pieces of cookware at once, anywhere you place them. - How You Collaborate With AI on Creative Work Makes All the Difference
Donnerstag 17:17 – Julian Dossett at News – CNET
A new study dives into the consequences of collaborating with AI on creative endeavors, and what it means for output and satisfaction at work. - UFC Comes to Apple Sports App With Stats, Scores and More
Donnerstag 17:00 – Kourtnee Jackson at News – CNET
You can keep up with strike analytics, scores, fight cards and other details. - Whoop’s New ‘Verifiably Human’ Social Network Feature Lets You Share Health Data
Donnerstag 17:00 – Anna Gragert at News – CNET
Humans allows members to follow, share, comment and react to each other’s data and achievements. - AMD Issues Fix for GPU Software Issue That Wore Down SSDs
Donnerstag 0:54 – Omar Gallaga at News – CNET
AMD released a new version of its Adrenalin Edition graphics software to address excessive SSD writing. - Tech Life
Dienstag 20:30 – BBC News
We investigate internet-connected device flaws worldwide, plus US election tech fallout.