The grand curtain call of 2025’s lunar cycle ends with the full cold moon on December 4 (Thursday),
Save over $300 on this Intel-powered 4.9GHz mighty mite that outkicks other desktop PCs twice as big and twice as expensive.
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Cyber Monday is here and if you haven’t decided on a present for the gamer in your life then now’s the time. There is currently a sale on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle. You can get the system and game for just $449, down from $499. The 10 percent discount is available exclusively at Walmart. It appears you must be signed in to a Walmart account (which is free to make) and add the bundle to your cart to see the discounted price.
The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 came out in June and somehow beat our expectations. We gave it a 93 in our review thanks to features like its larger 7.9-inch LCD screen with HCR and very polished design. We were also impressed by its 256GB of base storage, magnetic Joy-Con and overall much improved performance.
Nintendo introduced Mario Kart World alongside the new Switch and we’re big fans. It brings wall riding and rail grinds to the Mario Kart franchise in a bright, colorful space. The game is extremely replayable and a great option for anyone looking to quickly pass the time during their travels this holiday season.
This is one of the only true Cyber Monday Switch 2 deals available this year. Nintendo announced its holiday sales back in November, and to no one’s surprise, there weren’t many actual discounts revealed. Console bundles, as usual, remain the stars, since you do save a bit on the price of the included game when you buy a Switch 2 bundle.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/cyber-monday-nintendo-switch-2-deals-get-50-off-the-mario-kart-world-bundle-150612959.html?src=rss
Airbus said Monday that the vast majority of around 6,000 A320-family jets affected by an emergency software recall have now been modified, leaving fewer than 100 aircraft still requiring work after a frantic weekend of repairs prompted by the discovery of a vulnerability to solar flares. The unprecedented recall — described as the broadest emergency action in the company’s history — came after a mid-air incident on a JetBlue A320 revealed a possible link between a drop in altitude and a space-related computer bug.
The fix involved reverting to an earlier version of software that controls nose angle, uploaded via cable from a portable device called a data loader. Some older A320 jets will need entirely new computers rather than a simple software reset, raising questions about how long those aircraft will remain grounded amid global chip shortages.
Reuters separately reported on Monday that Airbus had discovered an industrial quality issue affecting metal panels of a “limited” number of A320-family aircraft. The company told the publication that it had “identified” and “contained” the source of the issue and that “all newly produced panels conform to all requirements.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Netflix is ending support for the ability to cast from mobile devices to many TVs. According to a help page spotted by Android Authority, “Netflix no longer supports casting shows from a mobile device to most TVs and TV-streaming devices. You’ll need to use the remote that came with your TV or TV-streaming device to navigate Netflix.”
The company indicated that casting should still work with older Chromecast devices and TVs that support Google Cast, but only for users who are on an ad-free plan. However, if you have a Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV or a television that runs on Android TV, casting may no longer be an option in the Netflix app.
It appears that Netflix has been quietly winding down support for casting in recent weeks, as some users reported in mid-November that it was no longer an option for them. I have an ad-free Netflix plan and the latest version of the iOS app on my phone. While I can still tap the cast button, the app doesn’t list any devices for me to cast to, including my Android TV-powered television.
This is a disappointing move from Netflix as many folks find it easier to search for something they want to watch on the mobile app and then cast that to their TV. If, for instance, you dozed off while watching something, it’s also much faster to get back to the point you last remember seeing by scrolling through the episode or film on a mobile device than with a remote on a TV app.
Engadget has asked Netflix why it’s winding down support for casting on mobile devices. The company previously axed AirPlay support in 2019 because of “technical limitations.”
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/netflix-ends-casting-from-mobile-devices-for-users-of-newer-tvs-151921578.html?src=rss
Dual-layer noise cancellation silences chaos while adjustable EQ shapes audio perfectly.
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After our celebration of Prime Day earlier in the year, last Friday we all somberly marked the passage of Black Friday, the day where we commemorate the passing of the great Optimus Prime during his apocalyptic battle with that foulest and most deceptive of Decepticons, Megatron (may his name and his energon both be forever cursed). But then, as everyone knows, just as our darkest hour seemed finally at hand, Optimus Prime was resurrected from death and returned to us! The long-ago Monday when this unprecedented event occurred was the day hope returned—the day everyone, human and machine alike, was united in joy. It truly was a Monday for all of Cybertron—a “Cyber Monday,” if you will.
Today in 2025, we pause to recall how the power of the AllSpark and the collective wisdom of the Primes has torn the veil of death, shattering the barrier between the living world and the world beyond—and through that power, Optimus Prime now walks among us again and it’s not weird at all! (Though I think there also might have been, like, some spores or something? I dunno, it was a long time ago.) To show our joy at the greatest transformer’s return as he takes back up the mantle of Autobot leadership from Rodimus Prime—who, let’s face it, kind of sucked anyway—it is time to do what we did on Black Friday but even harder: it is time to engage in more celebratory commerce!
Below you’ll find a short curated list of the best deals we could find for Cyber Monday. The pricing is accurate as of the time of posting, and we’ll update the list several times today as things change (keep an eye out for the “Updated” tag near the story’s timestamp). ‘Til all are one!
Enjoy better sound on the go for under $30.
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This major collaboration,
Last night Intel finally posted their Gaudi 3 accelerator open-source driver support for the mainline Linux kernel with hopes of getting that long-delayed AI accelerator support into the in-development Linux 6.19 kernel. But as I pointed out, the pull request was coming unusually late for being such a large set of patches and would face an uphill battle to make it for the Linux 6.19 merge window. Sure enough, the pull request was already rejected and withdrawn from being v6.19 material…
45W Power Delivery charges three devices simultaneously.
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It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we’ve featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we (almost) missed. This year, we’re experimenting with a monthly collection. November’s list includes forensic details of the medieval assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more evidence that X’s much-maligned community notes might actually help combat the spread of misinformation after all.
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Tamás Hajdu et al., 2026
Back in 1915, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a young man in a Dominican monastery on Margaret Island in Budapest, Hungary. The remains were believed to be those of Duke Bela of Masco, grandson of the medieval Hungarian King Bela IV. Per historical records, the young duke was brutally assassinated in 1272 by a rival faction and his mutilated remains were recovered by the duke’s sister and niece and buried in the monastery.
Or maybe he’s finally going all in on starting a cult?
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China’s central bank has flagged stablecoins as a specific concern in its latest push against virtual currencies, warning that the tokens fail to meet requirements for customer identification and anti-money-laundering controls and risk being used for fraud, money laundering, and unauthorized cross-border fund transfers.
The People’s Bank of China released a statement Saturday following a Friday meeting on virtual currency regulation, saying crypto speculation has recently increased due to various factors and now presents new challenges for risk control. Virtual currencies do not hold the same legal status as fiat currency and cannot be used as legal tender, the bank said, adding that all virtual currency-related business activities are “illegal financial activities.”
China banned cryptocurrency trading in 2021. The bank said it will intensify efforts to combat illegal financial activities to maintain economic and financial stability. In October, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said the central bank would closely track and evaluate the development of overseas stablecoins.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Treating yourself to a new laptop doesn’t have to blow your budget today.
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Fish around in your attic, because this once worthless card can now buy you a meal
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Tactical Assault VR and Smash Drums are this December’s Horizon+ monthly games on Quest.
The $8/month Horizon+ subscription lets you redeem two Meta-selected Quest games each month as well as access the dozens of titles in its Games Catalog. The service was formerly called Quest+.
Redeeming the monthly games lets you play them while your subscription remains active. Should you cancel the subscription, previously redeemed games won’t be playable until you resubscribe.
Meanwhile, you get access to all Games Catalog and Indie Catalog games upon subscribing until your subscription ends. Unlike monthly titles, these games do not remain in your library once they’ve been removed.
Horizon+ is available on Quest 2, Quest Pro, Quest 3, and Quest 3S.
With 2025 nearly over, it’s time for the last monthly redeemable games on Horizon+ this year. November brought us Moss: Book 2 and UBOAT: The Silent Wolf, and those will continue being accessible in your library if you redeemed them while remaining subscribed. Black Friday sales are still on if you’re looking to buy discounted Quest games or a new headset, too.
Here’s what you need to know about this December’s selection.
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VR rhythm game Smash Drums has seen continuous post-launch support since appearing in 2021, and this month’s appearance follows the recent early access launch of its ‘God of Drums‘ campaign mode. PotamWorks added missions where you can choose one of three songs, new in-game rewards, and more.
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Currently in early access, Tactical Assault VR from HammerFire Interactive is a hardcore FPS military sim where you can play alone or in co-op with up to six players. This comes with various scenarios like bomb defusal, hostage rescue, or high-value target (HVT) eliminations, and this follows the SWAT Expansion launch in September.
Horizon+ continues offering a Games Catalog of Quest titles that any subscriber can access. Meta can remove and add new games from the catalog at any time, and here is the current Horizon+ Games Catalog in the US:
A separate Indie Catalog entered beta testing in October, though it’s unclear if access has become more widely available. You can find those games here.
Our favorite Harry Potter set.
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