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by BBC - about 4 minutes
There was optimism following the talks in Geneva, but no details emerged on how to bridge the huge divide between Moscow and Kyiv over territory and security guarantees.
by QZ - about 5 minutes
DOGE has disbanded, according to a new report — and it failed in its mission to curb spending
by The Verge - about 12 minutes
Signal is launching secure backups on iOS, allowing you to save and restore your messages in case you lose or break your phone. With the free version of the feature, you can store up to 100MB of text messages, along with the past 45 days’ worth of photos, videos, GIFs, and files. There’s also a $1.99 per month option that can back up all of your text messages, in addition to up to 100GB of media beyond the 45-day cap. Signal first launched secure backups on Android devices in September, which store your messages and media using end-to-end encryption. You can access your backup using a 64-character recovery key generated on your device, though Signal notes that it can’t help you recover the code if you...
by The Verge - about 15 minutes
The US Consumer Protection Safety Commission issued a stark warning about Rad Power Bikes’ e-bike batteries Monday, linking them to dozens of fires and saying they “pose a risk of serious injury and death.” The batteries can “unexpectedly ignite and explode,” especially when water or debris leaks in to cells or the harness, the agency says. CPSC says there have been 31 fires, including 12 reports of property damage totaling $734,500, some of which occurred when the battery was not charging and the bike was in storage or not in use. No injuries were reported as a result of the fires. The following models are included in the CPSC warning: RadWagon 4, RadCity HS 4, RadRover High Step 5, RadCity Step...
by io9 - about 18 minutes
Everything Valve has said paints the Steam Machine as a PC.
by The Verge - about 21 minutes
The AI labs never sleep — especially the week before Thanksgiving, it seems. Days after Google’s buzzworthy Gemini 3, and OpenAI’s updated agentic coding model, Anthropic has announced Claude Opus 4.5, which it bills as “the best model in the world for coding, agents, and computer use,” claiming it has leapfrogged even Gemini 3 in different categories of coding. But the model is still too new to have made waves on LMArena yet, a popular crowdsourced AI model evaluation platform. And it’s still facing the same cybersecurity issues that plague most agentic AI tools. The company’s blog post also says Opus 4.5 is significantly better than its predecessor at deep research, working with slides, and...
by io9 - about 26 minutes
Don't tell your loved ones you let a bot pick their gift.
by The Verge - about 40 minutes
This is what a Switch 2 looks like with a glossy glass protector attached to its screen. | Image: Cameron Faulkner/The Verge Editor’s note: Black Friday doesn’t officially take place until Friday, November 28th; however, if you want to shop ahead of time, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals you can already get. A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that every Switch 2 owner should make, along with a select few others. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one onto the console’s screen as soon as possible to avoid accidental scratches.  To test the candidates below, I installed and removed Switch 2 screen protectors on my console at an alarming rate, more...
by QZ - about 41 minutes
The president added that he reciprocated the gesture and invited Xi to visit the U.S. in 2026
by io9 - about 41 minutes
The HBO show's creators talked about what to expect next as the story digs deeper into the origins of Stephen King's villainous clown.
by The Verge - about 41 minutes
What do you get the man who says he has everything? It's a tough question - and one you have a limited amount of time to answer, given the holidays are nearly upon us. You could try dropping subtle hints or asking friends and family for suggestions, but they might save their best ideas for themselves. Fortunately, if you're struggling to come up with something, we have more than a few ideas. With the help of Verge staffers, we've compiled suggestions for dads of every make and model. It doesn't matter if he's the type to get up early to prep the smart smoker or if his idea of a perfect Sunday is watching his favorite team absolutely crush …
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by io9 - about 51 minutes
Elon Musk's big change to X has caused an apocalypse for MAGA influencers, but it's not all good news.
by HackAdAy - about 1 hour
The cool part about science is that you can ask questions like what happens if you stick some moss spores on the outside of the International Space Station, and then get funding for answering said question. This was roughly the scope of the experiment that [Chang-hyun Maeng] and colleagues ran back in 2022, with their findings reported in iScience.
Used as moss specimen was Physcomitrium patens, a very common model organism. After previously finding during Earth-based experiments that the spores are the most resilient, these were subsequently transported to the ISS where they found themselves placed in the exposure unit of the Kibo module. Three different exposure scenarios were attempted for the spores,...
by Le Monde - about 1 hour
« Nous avions certaines réserves sur plusieurs points. La partie américaine les prend en compte et les comprend », a salué la diplomatie ukrainienne. Les points les plus difficiles, notamment les questions territoriales et les relations à l’OTAN, feront l’objet de décisions de Donald Trump et Volodymyr Zelensky, précise le « Financial Times ».
by dwell - about 1 hour
The new rear volume and a connected courtyard contrast the residence’s otherwise "introverted character."Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Gullegem, Belgium Architect: Maf Architecten / @maf_architecten Footprint: 4,381 square feet Structural Engineer: BLW Steel Structure: Lionel Steeland Photographer: Ruth Pattyn From the Architect: "The commission involved reimagining a former flax trader’s residence, listed as a protected monument and included in the official inventory of architectural heritage. The existing main house is defined by its...
by dwell - about 2 hours
The ’50s residence is covered in timber inside and out—and it brings in forest views with wraparound canted windows.Location: 20 Winwood Place, Mill Valley, California Price: $1,995,000 Year Built: 1950 Renovation Date: 2019 Renovation Architect: James Raymond Footprint: 1,634 square feet (3 bedrooms, 2 baths) Lot Size: 0.31 Acres From the Agent: "With wood-paneled walls and an efficient floor plan, this home is a peaceful retreat where you can unwind among the redwoods. Set in the heart of Blithedale Canyon, this timeless home seamlessly integrates nature and design. Large wraparound canted windows frame serene views, allowing  the beauty of the outdoors to become part of everyday life, extending into...
by Courrier International - about 2 hours
Selon l’agence chinoise “Xinhua”, une conversation téléphonique entre Donald Trump et Xi Jinping a eu lieu lundi 24 novembre. Les deux présidents auraient abordé plusieurs dossiers géopolitiques, dont les situations à Taïwan et en Ukraine.
by io9 - about 2 hours
Justin Lin famously left the 'Fast and Furious' sequel days into its shoot and was later replaced by Louis Leterrier.
by dwell - about 2 hours
Just outside Portland, Oregon, a couple collaborate with Risa Boyer Architecture to turn a "super funky" residence perched in the treetops into their forever home.When Lauren O’Neill’s mother found a midcentury home near the back side of the high school Lauren attended in Lake Oswego, Oregon, she knew it had potential—even if Lauren and her husband, Mikey, couldn’t see it yet. The couple were living in Seattle at the time, but with a little prodding from Mom, they made an offer on the property—sight unseen. "Once our offer was accepted, we drove down to Lake Oswego and saw Fernwood in person for the first time," Lauren recalls. The reality hit hard. "I took a moment out on the deck, and I was like,...
by Wired - about 2 hours
WIRED's pick for the best travel T-shirt is on sale for Black Friday. Expand your merino wardrobe with these deals.
by Zataz - about 2 hours
Phishing imitant l’administration : ZATAZ découvre une nouvelle attaque visant à voler des identifiants via de faux documents officiels....
by BBC - about 2 hours
Morgan Geyser who stabbed a classmate nearly to death in 2014 to please online character Slender Man was caught at a truck stop.
by QZ - about 2 hours
A new study finds investors are rapidly abandoning stock picking in favor of all-ETF portfolios, a shift that could reshape market structure
by Le Monde - about 2 hours
La juge a invalidé la nomination de Lindsey Halligan, la procureure choisie par le président des Etats-Unis, qui avait engagé ces poursuites, et prononcé en conséquence l’abandon des poursuites dans les deux dossiers.
by QZ - about 2 hours
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Monday that the president is considering the move, which would be a significant boost for the $5 trillion chipmaker
by BBC - about 3 hours
Three days of industrial action are set to affect public services and transport across the country.
by Zataz - about 3 hours
Analyse d’une arnaque imitant EDF qui vole données bancaires via une fausse offre d’ampoules LED....
by HackAdAy - about 3 hours
Some people are not merely satisfied with functionality, or even just good looks. These persnickety snoots (I am one of them) seek something elegant, a true marriage of form and function.
Image by [YANG SHU] via Hackaday.IOShould such a person be in the market for a macro pad (or ‘macropad’ if you prefer), that snoot should look no further than [YANG SHU]’s 8-key programmable stream deck-like device.
The main goal here was the perfect fusion of display and feel. I’m not sure that an FDM-printed, DIY macro pad can look any better than this one does. But looks are only half the story, of course. There’s also feel, and of course, functionality.
Yes those are (hot-swappable) mechanical key switches, and...
by Le Monde - about 3 hours
En commission, les sénateurs ont adopté, lundi 24 novembre, une série d’amendements au projet du gouvernement. La cible de déficit reste la même, mais avec moins de taxes sur les entreprises et de dépenses publiques.
by Courrier International - about 3 hours
Les négociations en cours autour du plan américain pour mettre un terme à la guerre en Ukraine rappellent en tous points celles qui ont abouti au cessez-le-feu à Gaza, relève “The Wall Street Journal”. Depuis la présence de Steve Witkoff et de Jared Kushner, du côté américain, jusqu’à l’ultimatum imposé au président ukrainien, Volodymyr Zelensky.
by Courrier International - about 3 hours
Le plan proposé par l’administration Trump pour mettre un terme à la guerre en Ukraine accroît la pression sur Kiev, dont les forces armées rencontrent des difficultés sur le front. Tandis qu’Ukrainiens et Européens tentent d’amender un texte jugé trop favorable à Moscou, la presse russe dénonce une volonté délibérée de perturber les négociations.
by Zataz - about 3 hours
Comprendre l’IBAN, ses risques et les bonnes pratiques pour sécuriser ses opérations bancaires dans un contexte de fraudes numériques croissantes....
by Courrier International - about 4 hours
Dimanche 23 novembre, le Premier ministre canadien s’est distancié de la politique féministe défendue à l’international par son prédécesseur, Justin Trudeau. Une page se tourne, déplorent certains observateurs dans le pays.
by Courrier International - about 4 hours
La galaxie GS 3073 aurait-elle abrité des étoiles de population III, qui étaient jusqu’à présent hypothétiques ? C’est ce que pensent des astrophysiciens qui viennent de publier leur démonstration : pour eux, seul ce type d’étoiles supermassives, mesurant jusqu’à 10 000 fois la masse du Soleil : peut expliquer les observations récentes du télescope spatial James-Webb.
by QZ - about 4 hours
The '80s pop-rock anthem set sales records and helped usher in the age of music industry philanthropy
by Le Monde - about 4 hours
De récents travaux font état de nombreux éléments du système immunitaire retrouvés à la fois chez l’homme et les bactéries. Ces protéines ou domaines protéiques ont été élaborés chez les micro-organismes avant d’être transmis aux eucaryotes (lignée à laquelle nous appartenons). Les chercheurs ne sont pas au bout de leurs surprises.
by Wired - about 4 hours
This sophisticated smart ring is marked down to just $249, and it tracks a ton of health data.
by Toute l'Europe - about 4 hours
Selon une enquête Eurobaromètre sur la santé mentale menée en octobre 2023, 46 % des Européens ont rencontré un problème émotionnel ou psychosocial au cours des douze derniers mois - Crédits : Nataliia Prachova / iStock Un enjeu de société dont la résonance ne cesse de croître. Dans son discours sur l’état de l’Union européenne de 2022, la présidente de la Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, avait fait part de son intention de présenter "une nouvelle initiative sur la santé mentale" en 2023. Un engagement qu'elle a tenu. Le 7 juin 2023, l'exécutif européen a adopté une communication sur une approche globale en matière de santé mentale. Son objectif : aider les États membres et les...
by Wired - about 4 hours
This is the best way to play classic N64 games in 2025.
by HackAdAy - about 4 hours
Medium format cameras have always been a step up from those built in the 35 mm format. By virtue of using a much larger film, they offer improved resolution and performance. If you want a medium format film camera, you can always hunt for some nice vintage gear. Or, you could build one from scratch — like the MRF2 from [IDENTIDEM.design.]
The MRF2 might be a film camera, but in every other way, it’s a thoroughly modern machine. It’s a rangefinder design, relying on a DTS6012M LIDAR time-of-flight sensor to help ensure your shots are always in sharp focus. An ESP32 is responsible for running the show, and it’s hooked up to OLED displays in the viewfinder and on the body to show status info. The lens is...
by dwell - about 4 hours
Video games like "The Sims" have long allowed players to live out their homemaking desires. But elements from the genre have since made their way into other hugely popular series, often unexpectedly.This story is part of Dwell’s yearlong 25th-anniversary celebration of the people, places, and ideas we’ve championed over the years. Let’s say you commit a crime in Grand Theft Auto: Robbing a bank, a cartoonish instance of vehicular manslaughter, a shakedown gone wrong—there are all types of options. With the police on your heels, you have no choice but to flee by heading to any car on the road, yanking the driver out of their seat, and speeding off. But where will you go? Good luck finding somewhere to...
by Conspiracy Watch - about 5 hours
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by Toute l'Europe - about 5 hours
Cyril Ramaphosa, président de l'Afrique du Sud et membre de l'Union africaine en compagnie d'António Costa, président du Conseil européen, à Johannesburg lors du G20 organisé avant le sommet de l'Union africaine / Crédits : Union européenne Hasard du calendrier, la Cour des comptes de l’Union européenne vient de publier un nouveau rapport sur l’aide européenne contre la faim en Afrique subsaharienne. Cette institution est en charge de vérifier si l’argent public européen est bien collecté, bien dépensé et s’il sert vraiment à quelque chose. Dans sa dernière étude, la Cour des comptes note que la Commission fait des efforts mais qu'elle pourrait mieux faire. Que fait l’Union...
by Toute l'Europe - about 5 hours
Saisi du texte initial du gouvernement, le Sénat n'aura même pas à statuer sur les mesures ajoutées par les députés et pourra se contenter de voter sa propre version du texte - Crédits : BorislavaR / iStock C'est ce qui s'appelle revenir à la case départ. Ce lundi 24 novembre, le Sénat se lance dans le périlleux examen du budget de l'État en commission des Finances, en repartant de la copie initiale du gouvernement. Une conséquence de son rejet massif à l'Assemblée nationale. Après 125 heures de débats parfois houleux, les députés avaient largement rejeté dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi la partie "recettes" du projet de budget 2026, entraînant automatiquement l'échec de l’ensemble du...
by Wired - about 5 hours
Early Black Friday discounts—and a flash sale—help bring down the price of the iconic Herman Miller Aeron.
by HackAdAy - about 6 hours
In the closing hours of JawnCon 0x2, I was making a final pass of the “Free Stuff for Nerds” table when I noticed a forlorn Kindle that had a piece of paper taped to it. The hand-written note explained that the device was in shambles — not only was its e-ink display visibly broken, but the reader was stuck in some kind of endless boot loop. I might have left it there if it wasn’t for the closing remark: “Have Fun!”
Truth is, the last thing I needed was another Kindle. My family has already managed to build up a collection of the things. But taking a broken one apart and attempting to figure out what was wrong with it did seem like it would be kind of fun, as I’d never really had the opportunity...
by Wired - about 6 hours
Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
by Korben - about 6 hours
Vous pensiez que les IA génératives se contentaient de pondre des images de chats à 6 pattes façon Ghibli et des textes pompés sur Wikipédia ? Hé bien, je vais vous décevoir car des chercheurs de l’Arc Institute, Stanford, NVIDIA, UC Berkeley et d’autres viennent de pousser le concept beaucoup, beaucoup plus loin…
En effet, ils ont créé Evo 2, le plus grand modèle d’IA pour la biologie jamais rendu public, capable de lire, comprendre et même écrire de l’ADN fonctionnel. Et cerise sur le gâteau, une étude publiée cette semaine dans Nature démontre qu’on peut utiliser cette technologie pour créer des protéines totalement nouvelles qui n’ont jamais existé dans la nature… et qui...
by Torrentfreak - about 7 hours
For years, powerful rightsholders and media groups have demanded urgent and decisive action from the European Commission to tackle IPTV piracy of live sports and events.
From the MPA, to the Premier League, Sky, LaLiga and Serie A, the message couldn’t have been clearer or more consistent. It didn’t change after the EC’s rejection of their call for urgent legislative measures in 2022, and remained intact following a consultation and advice early 2023 on a ‘toolbox’ of existing measures.
EC Publishes Assessment of the Effects of Recommendation
In May 2023, the European Commission (EC) issued a Recommendation aimed at tackling online piracy of sports and other live events. It encouraged measures...
by BBC - about 8 hours
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
by Asialyst - about 8 hours
Nous ne savions pas en partant pour le Ladakh, que nous irions jusqu’à Lamayuru. Nous avions formulé le projet d’aller de Delhi à Leh, capitale du Ladakh, à moto, avec la fameuse Royal Enfield – modèle Bullet de 500 CC – qui équipe l’armée Indienne. Celle qui permit naguère au Père Ceyrac de relier durant des années les collèges Jésuites dont il avait la charge.
by Toute l'Europe - about 8 hours
"Nous vivons une période géopolitique compliquée. Il y a donc une valeur essentielle - même si c’est difficile - à chercher à s'unir", a déclaré à la presse Wopke Hoekstra, commissaire européen chargé de la politique climatique - Crédits : Ana Mendes, Arthur Menescal - Commission européenne Venue à la COP30 pour "chasser ses démons" après une année de querelles internes sur ses objectifs de réduction des émissions, l'Union européenne comptait jouer un rôle moteur. Mais à Belém, dans l'Amazonie brésilienne, les Vingt-Sept ont découvert un rapport de force profondément transformé : sans les États-Unis à leurs côtés, ils se sont heurtés à une coalition de grandes puissances...
by Les Décodeurs - about 8 hours
Les deux lois de finances doivent être promulguées avant le 31 décembre 2025 afin que soient respectés les délais imposés par la Constitution. Plusieurs étapes importantes restent à franchir.
by HackAdAy - about 9 hours
The Bomem DA3 is a type of Fourier transform spectrometer used for measuring various spectral data and [Usagi Electric] has one. On his quest to understand it he runs down a number of rabbit holes, including learning about various barcode formats, doing a teardown of the Telxon LS-201 barcode scanner, and exploring how lasers work. That’s right: lasers!
His reason for looking at the Telxon LS-201 barcode scanner is that it has the same type of helium-neon laser as his Bomem DA3 uses. Since he’s learning about barcode scanners he thinks it’s prudent to learn about barcode formats too, and he has a discussion with our very own Adam Fabio about such things, including the UPC-A standard barcodes. It’s fun...
by New Yorker - about 10 hours
Megalithic monuments in the otherworldly Orkney Islands remain a fundamental part of the landscape.
by New Yorker - about 10 hours
“Tomorrowland Amerifair,” a previously unpublished piece by the late artist and writer.
by New Yorker - about 10 hours
The President declared a diplomatic triumph. The view from the ground is more complex.
by New Yorker - about 10 hours
For some reason, I have been voted to be the leader of the uprising against Society in this dystopian Y.A. action movie, but I really just need to lie down.
by New Yorker - about 10 hours
The Trump Administration is deporting people to countries they have no ties to, where many are being detained indefinitely or forcibly returned to the places they fled.