Don't get ghost tapped: 5 ways to block thieves from scanning your wallet
Scammers or fake vendors can exploit tap-to-pay and NFC transactions to steal money from your credit card or mobile wallet. Here's what you need to know to stop them.
This Nikon camera did what no Canon has in years - it made me consider switching
The Nikon Z5 II is an excellent camera for aspiring photographers to transition into the professional photography realm.
How AI can magnify your tech debt - and 4 ways to avoid that trap
A new study finds 43% of IT managers fear AI will create new technical debt - even as 84% expect cost cuts from AI adoption. Here's how to avoid the tech debt trap.
These xMEMS earbuds hit all the right notes for me at a price that I can't argue with
Creative's Aurvana Ace 3 earbuds feature some of the crispest highs and solid lows I've ever heard, paired with a comfortable fit and finish.
Dramatic photos of doomed UPS plane show the aircraft on fire and its engine flying off
Frame by frame, six photos released by federal investigators capture horrifying images of ill-fated Flight 2976 as it turned into a fireball along a Kentucky airport runway
How to clear your Windows 11 PC cache (and wipe out lag for good)
Clearing out this hidden data can significantly speed up your computer - here's how to find and access the setting.
Trump Accuses Six Democrats of Sedition After They Urged Military Members to Disobey Illegal Orders
After they encouraged military personnel to disobey Trump, he answered that they had encouraged sedition, which is punishable by death. ... The post Trump Accuses Six Democrats of Sedition After They Urged Military Members to Disobey Illegal Orders appeared first on The New American .
I changed these iOS 26 settings and greatly improved my iPhone's battery life
Is your iPhone not lasting as long these days? Tweak these iOS settings before replacing the battery or upgrading to a new model.
Everyone can use ChatGPT Group Chat now for free - here's how to try it
OpenAI's new feature enables up to 20 users to collaborate with the chatbot in a single, shared conversation.
Congresswoman Faces Expulsion After Indictment for Stealing FEMA Funds, Filing False Tax Return
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of purloining $5 million from FEMA and using it for contributions to her 2021 congressional campaign. ... The post Congresswoman Faces Expulsion After Indictment for Stealing FEMA Funds, Filing False Tax Return appeared first on The New American .
Federal jury awards $80 million to estate of NY man wrongfully convicted of murder
A federal jury in New York awarded $80 million to the estate of a man who spent nearly a quarter century in prison after being wrongfully convicted in a 1976 murder
And cut! Nevada lawmakers narrowly reject plan to lure movie projects to Vegas
A seven-day special session wrapped in Nevada's capital with a major proposal to offer tax credits to film studios failing, and the governor's sweeping crime legislation passing
New Hampshire top court takes up disputed verdict in landmark youth center abuse case
New Hampshire Supreme Court justices are considering a disputed verdict in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at the states youth detention center
Can a Linux laptop really replace my MacBook? This one is surprisingly close
Tuxedo Computers' Infinity Book Pro 14 is a sleek laptop with Linux preinstalled. But its performance is backed up by some smart design choices.
ChatGPT Group Chat now rolling out everywhere - see what it can do for you
OpenAI's new feature enables up to 20 users to collaborate with the chatbot in a single, shared conversation.
Black Friday TV deals are live now with massive sales: Here are our 40+ top picks
Black Friday is just over a week away, and I'm tracking great deals on TVs and home theater equipment from Samsung, Sony, and more live.
The Kindle Scribe is a note taker's dream device, on sale ahead of Black Friday
Amazon's Kindle Scribe earned our Editor's Choice award for its excellent note-taking features and ease of use. Right now, it's on sale.
I found an AirTag alternative that beats the Bluetooth tracker in meaningful ways (including price)
Pebblebee's Clip 5 finder tag attaches to a keyring, works with iOS and Android, and gets loud.
Changing this one setting on my Android phone doubled the speed (literally)
A few taps and a swipe are all it takes to make your Android phone run in double time - sort of.
Google's Nano Banana image generator goes Pro - how it beats the original
The original Nano Banana generator went viral, and this one is even better. See what changed - and how to try it for free.
TikTok may have just fixed the two worst parts about social media today - here's how
Remember when social media was fun and exciting?
Trump admin announces plan for new oil drilling off coasts of California and Florida
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Donald Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production that is already leading the world
What Linus Torvalds really thinks about AI and software development might surprise you
Linux's leader, Linus Torvalds, and his friend, Dirk Hohndel, discuss AI, Rust, and Linux's human side.
Vietnam War POW Robert Stirm, seen in 'Burst of Joy' photo with family, dies at 92
Former U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Stirm, a POW during the Vietnam War known for the iconic Burst of Joy photo reuniting him with his family, has died in California
Should you take gaming on Chromebooks seriously? Nvidia's latest move says it all
New Chromebooks will come with the GeForce Now Fast Pass for a full year, alongside upgrades with the Blackwell RTX architecture.
You can't hide your Amazon orders in a shared account anymore - but here's a workaround
If you're ordering gifts from Amazon this holiday season, beware of this feature change.
Best Black Friday Amazon deals 2025: I'm tracking my favorite discounts live
Black Friday is a week away, but Amazon's Black Friday sale kicked off today. These are my favorite deals so far, like Govee outdoor lights for $200.
My 8 must-use Linux commands, and how they can make your life easier
Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I rely on every day, and you can benefit from them, too.
Gifted Khashoggi Head Mounted In Oval Office
The post Gifted Khashoggi Head Mounted In Oval Office appeared first on The Onion .
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 are my favorite travel headphones - especially at this price
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 headphones are built for travel, thanks to a warm sound profile, a comfortable design, and an auto standby power feature.
OpenAI Reveals ChatGPT Primarily Used To Ask If Hot Dog Too Old To Eat
SAN FRANCISCOShedding light on how consumers were most likely to interact with the popular software application, a new report published Thursday by OpenAI revealed that ChatGPT was primarily used to ask if hot dogs were too old to eat. Our large-scale analysis found that 98% of our users are leveraging the computing power of AI [] The post OpenAI Reveals ChatGPT Primarily Used To Ask If Hot Dog Too Old To Eat appeared first on The Onion .
Pluribus, a new sci-fi drama starring Rhea Seehorn, is Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligans first show since Better Call Saul concluded. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the series. Q: Whats the premise? A: An extraterrestrial virus causes everyone except those who were robbed at the Emmys to join a hive mind. [] The post What To Know About Pluribus appeared first on The Onion .
Exhausted Stable Boy Clearly Just Going Through Motions Of Tearing Open Bodice
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLANDAudibly sighing as he listlessly undid a corset string by the light of a candle, a sulking, exhausted stable boy was reportedly going through the motions Thursday of tearing open Lady Marietta Ashcrofts bodice. At first I thought he was distracted by the nickering horses, or the passionate surging of the thunderstorm, but now [] The post Exhausted Stable Boy Clearly Just Going Through Motions Of Tearing Open Bodice appeared first on The Onion .
Trump Eyes National AI Rules Overriding State Authority
President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would sharply limit state authority over artificial intelligence (AI). ... The post Trump Eyes National AI Rules Overriding State Authority appeared first on The New American .
Newly revealed Epstein documents show a brief 2016 email exchange with author Deepak Chopra regarding a withdrawn lawsuit. The exchange, concerning a woman's allegations against Donald Trump and Epstein, was initiated by Epstein sharing a news link. Chopra inquired about the withdrawal of allegations against Epstein, receiving a short reply. No further ties are indicated.
Dennis Hastert Just Going To Assume He Welcome Back In GOP
The post Dennis Hastert Just Going To Assume He Welcome Back In GOP appeared first on The Onion .
How Indigenous Women are Being Turned into Climate Activists
Senior Editor Alex Newman interviews Katarina, who explains how indigenous women in South America are being enlisted in the climate change cause. ... The post How Indigenous Women are Being Turned into Climate Activists appeared first on The New American .
5 ways Android Auto's big Gemini upgrade just changed driving for good - and we saw it firsthand
Google's AI assistant is now available in your car, giving you hands-free chats, information, and more.
Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I compared the two Windows alternatives, and here's my advice
Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros - but which one should you install? Here's my reasoning.
The best all-in-one computers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best all-in-one computers that combine the power of a desktop PC with a slim, lightweight design.
These are the 3 smart rings readers bought most this year (and the top pick is on sale)
See which smart rings made the cut.
Why your USB-C device isn't charging - and the quick fix that I always consider first
Does your gadget have a USB-C port, but it won't charge when connected to a USB-C cable? Here's why, and how to fix it.
Finally, a rugged sports watch that I'd recommend to everyone (and tracks health reliably)
With the new Grit X2, Polar continues to refine its tools for training, coaching, and performance improvement.
Trump puts the endangered in danger: White House moves to roll back key species protections
The Trump administration is rolling back Endangered Species Act protections, allowing economic factors to influence habitat designations and narrowing the definition of critical habitat. This move, critics warn, could significantly increase extinction risks for vulnerable wildlife by prioritizing development over scientific conservation needs and weakening automatic protections for threatened species.
This Dyson rival delivers more and better ways to clean than I expected - with a $250 discount
After weeks of using the Roborock F25 Ultra, I can never go back to using basic cleaning tools.
This $180 Motorola proves you're overspending for good cameras and battery life
Motorola's new Moto G Play (2026) is an affordable handset that nails the essentials, from screen to endurance.
After 2 years of charging my iPhone the 'Apple way' - here's how the battery has held up
Is there a correct way to charge your iPhone? And what happens when you do? Here's how my device has lasted.
I replaced my AirTags with this super-loud alternative - and there's more to it
Pebblebee's Clip 5 finder tag attaches to a keyring, works with iOS and Android, and gets loud.
An ex-Bose engineer just designed smart earrings that do more than track your health
The Lumia 2 earrings track blood flow, exercise, and sleep. They come with a clever, customizable design.
Apple did something with AirPods Pro 3 that I didn't think earbuds could pull off
After testing AirPods Pro 3 for more than a month, one feature stood out above all the upgrades. Now, they're even on sale.
The 17+ best tech stocking stuffers perfect for holiday gifting (all under $75)
I test out nifty tech gadgets all year long. Here are my favorite products that make perfect stocking stuffers for the holiday season (and some of these are on sale).
This coin-sized USB drive is the productivity gadget I didn't know I needed (and it's cheap)
The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C flash drive weighs barely three grams, but offers 1TB of external storage and impressive speeds.
The post Hirsute Yourself appeared first on The Onion .
Descendants obtain works of enslaved potter in landmark restitution deal
The family of enslaved potter David Drake known as Dave the Potter has reclaimed two rare stoneware jars he created in South Carolina before the Civil War in what experts call the first major U.S. art restitution case involving works made by an e...
Matter 1.5 may finally fix the biggest headache in buying security cameras - here's how
Security cameras, unite!
I tested the best laptop docking stations - here's what I recommend for your office setup
Organize your workspace with our top picks for the best laptop docking stations available now.
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesdays Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 10-31-49-51-68, Powerball: 19
Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy
Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season
Childrens and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season
Finally, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it supports Dolby Vision
The Xgimi Horizon S Max stands out as one of the brightest and most capable projectors I've tested to date.
Best VPN services 2025: Our top picks for speed and security
Many of my favorite VPNs, offering security, privacy, and rapid speeds, are now on sale ahead of Black Friday.
The best iPhone power banks of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested out the best iPhone power banks to ensure your devices stay charged and ready for anything from brands like Anker, Belkin, and Sharge.
The top 10 headphones readers bought in 2025 (and they're not Beats, Sony, or Bose)
I spend all of my time testing the latest headphones and earbuds, and the ones our readers loved the most aren't the ones you'd expect.
The best Apple TV VPNs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
If you want more privacy and security while streaming, choose a VPN compatible with Apple TV. These are my tried and tested favorites.
I've worked from home for six years, and these are the gadgets I'm buying for Black Friday
Black Friday isn't just for buying gifts. I'm saving money on things for my home office this year.
5 ways to feed your AI the right business data - and get gold dust, not garbage back
Second-guessing the data you'll need for future AI initiatives might seem like an intractable challenge, but there are some crucial things you can do to prepare.
1,700 years ago, bishops and an emperor wrote a creed. Millions still recite it in church
Centuries of church schisms show that if theres a doctrine to be fought over, theres a good chance Christians will fight about it
I convinced my mom to buy an Oura Ring - my biggest regret is not buying at this price
The Oura Ring 4 has remained at the top of my list of best smart rings for several years. Ahead of Black Friday, it's on sale for its lowest price yet.
This incredibly versatile Insta360 8K, 360-degree action camera just hit an all-time low price
You don't need to wait until Black Friday to buy the Insta360 X4 at its lowest price ever.
An autoimmune disease stole this man's memory. Here's how he's learning to cope
Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us us the brain
These are the sights and sounds of Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago
For nearly two months, federal agents have been carrying out surprise raids in Chicago in pursuit of the Trump administrations immigration agenda, emerging from unmarked vehicles in neighborhoods throughout the city to confront and detain stunned memb...
Florida man convicted raping and killing his former manager is set to be executed
This free Windows app turns your laptop screen into a ring light - how to try it
Inspired by the Mac's Edge Light feature, this new Windows app can make you look brighter on your next video call.
12 reasons not to root your Android phone - and the only time I would
If voiding your warranty or bricking your device isn't risky enough, have you considered these other consequences?
Own a Samsung watch? My 30-second routine keeps the system running like new
This straightforward Galaxy Watch trick can solve battery drain, glitches, lag, and more. Here's how (and why) it works.
Own a Roku TV? I changed 6 settings to give the system a noticeable speed boost
There are several ways to make your TV operating system run faster. Here are my go-to changes within the settings.
What an orange USB port actually means - and the truth behind all the colors
Look closely, the colors on your USB ports reveal what they are capable of.
QLED vs. OLED: Testing this overlooked Samsung TV model made the answer clear to me
Samsung's QN90F is no flagship OLED, but it still delivers great streaming and gaming performance, making it a strong holiday value.
ICE Arrests Uzbek Illegal-alien Truck Driver Wanted for Terrorist Ties
ICE has pulled yet another illegal-alien truck driver off the road. This one is wanted for terrorist ties in Uzbekistan. ... The post ICE Arrests Uzbek Illegal-alien Truck Driver Wanted for Terrorist Ties appeared first on The New American .
Carbon credits available here!
Senior Editor Alex Newman and Andrew Muller are shown how to get carbon credits in the Green Zone at COP30. ... The post Carbon credits available here! appeared first on The New American .
Forget Dyson: This stick vacuum surpassed a skeptic's wildest expectations - and it's $250 off
After weeks of using the Roborock F25 Ultra, I can never go back to using basic cleaning tools.
I refused to believe this coin-sized gadget was a storage drive, until I tried it for myself
The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C flash drive is barely three grams, but offers 1TB of external storage and impressive speeds.
Yes, there exists $200 Android tablets that are actually worth the money - this one proves it
The Tabwee T60 Pro is a strong value pick for Android tablet users. Here's how.
The best tablets of 2025: Lab-tested recommendations
We tested the best tablets from brands like Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus. These are our top picks, plus tablet deals you can find for Black Friday.
Larry Summers Announces He Will Step Down From Chair With Belt Around Neck
The post Larry Summers Announces He Will Step Down From Chair With Belt Around Neck appeared first on The Onion .
Who is Tom Steyer? Billionaire climate crusader announces run for California governor
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer has launched his bid for California governor, aiming to address the state's affordability crisis. Having previously run for president, Steyer, a significant Democratic donor, pledges to lower utility bills, build homes, and make education free. He enters a crowded Democratic field facing Republican challenges, with former frontrunner Katie Porter recently facing scrutiny.
Guys Going Galt: How They Broke The Boys
The anti-male spirit of the age marches on, and the consequences are painfully apparent. In a sense, young men today are going a sort of sex-specific Galt. ... The post Guys Going Galt: How They Broke The Boys appeared first on The New American .
OpenAI's Codex Max solves one of my biggest AI coding annoyances - and it's a lot faster
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max is ready to take on your next massive coding job. Here's what's new.
My favorite gaming laptop of 2025 is $1,150 off in this pop-up early Black Friday deal
Lenovo's 16-inch Legion Pro 7i is a high-performance beast with a 240Hz OLED display. It's currently over 30% off ahead of Black Friday.
States Must Impose UN Climate Agenda Regardless of Trump: NM Rep.
Senior Editor Alex Newman interviews Andrea Romero, a state representative from New Mexico and strong supporter of climate activism. ... The post States Must Impose UN Climate Agenda Regardless of Trump: NM Rep. appeared first on The New American .
