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The mobile swipeable story format has taken over social media, and now it has come to Google Travel, as well. It’s not groundbreaking, but it gives users an option to search for hotels in a way they may prefer. -Justin Dawes
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A fair few phones fell into hands of tech YouTuber Zack Nelson this year, with each and every one of them subjected to his rather brutal durability test. The multi-faceted though somewhat unscientific test that Nelson performs for his JerryRigEverything channel involves taking various hard-edged tools to the surfaces of each phone, as well as ... Read more ›
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An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: South Africans ... have found a remedy for power cuts that have plagued people in the developing world for years. Thanks to swiftly falling prices of Chinese made solar panels and batteries, they now draw their power from the sun. These aren't the tiny, old-school solar lanterns that once powered a lightbulb or TV in rural communities. Today, solar... Read more ›
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In an opinion piece for Computerworld, columnist Steven Vaughan-Nichols argues that restrictive visa policies and a hostile border climate under the Trump administration are driving foreign tech workers, researchers, and conference speakers away from the U.S. The result, he says, is a gradual shift of talent, events, and long-term innovation toward more welcoming regions such as Europe, Canada, and Asia. From the report: I go to a lot of tech... Read more ›
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and a prominent climate activist and environmental journalist, has died of leukemia at age 35. Read more ›
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The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience. Read more ›
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The first Iron Beam laser defense system was deployed by Israel on Sunday. This 100kW laser weapon thus became the world’s first drone defense zapper to be operationally deployed. Read more ›
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Disney hopes there'll be better chances for the latest 'Tron' movie to find an audience in streaming. Read more ›
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PC Gamer argues that 2025 was a year full of high-profile AI embarrassments across games and entertainment, with Disney and Lucasfilm serving as the "opening salvo." From the report: At a TED talk back in April, Lucasfilm senior vice president of creative innovation Rob Bredow presented a demonstration of what he called "a new era of technology." Across 50 years of legendary innovation in miniature design, practical effects, and computer... Read more ›
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Two cybersecurity professionals who spent their careers defending organizations against ransomware attacks have pleaded guilty in a Florida federal court to using ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware to extort American businesses throughout 2023. Ryan Goldberg, a 40-year-old incident response manager from Georgia, and Kevin Martin, a 36-year-old ransomware negotiator from Texas, admitted to conspiring to obstruct commerce through extortion. Between April and December 2023, Goldberg, Martin, and a third unnamed co-co Read more ›
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Musk allies spin DOGE as having a "higher purpose" beyond federal budget cuts. Read more ›
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SK hynix is bringing its HBM ambitions to U.S. soil with a $3.9 billion plan to build its first domestic manufacturing facility — a 2.5D advanced packaging plant in West Lafayette, Indiana. Read more ›
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After nearly a month and with most options exhausted, one unlucky RTX 5080 buyer finally got their card. Read more ›
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China is quietly mandating that chipmakers use at least 50% domestically made equipment when expanding capacity, "as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain," according to Reuters. From the report: The rule is not publicly documented, but chipmakers seeking state approval to build or expand their plants have been told by authorities in recent months that they must prove through procurement tenders that at least half their equipment... Read more ›
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China's missile arsenal can strike targets around Taiwan, across the Indo-Pacific, and even in the continental US. The maps paint a clear picture. Read more ›
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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1655 on December 31 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Read more ›
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New research suggests that even light alcohol use may carry serious risks. A large study in India found that drinking just one standard drink a day is linked to a roughly 50% higher risk of mouth cancer, with the greatest danger tied to locally brewed alcohol. When alcohol use overlaps with chewing tobacco, the effect becomes especially severe, potentially explaining nearly two-thirds of all cases nationwide. Read more ›
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Axios reports that venture capitalist Alex Davis is warning that a speculative rush to build data centers without committed tenants could trigger a financing crunch by 2027-2028. "This critique is coming from inside the AI optimist camp," notes Axios, as Davis' firm, Disruptive, "recently led a large investment in AI chipmaker Groq, which then signed a $20 billion licensing deal with Nvidia. It's also backed such unicorn startups as Reflection... Read more ›
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A study by a Singapore government agency has found that children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed brain development changes linked to slower decision-making and higher anxiety in adolescence, adding to concerns about early digital exposure. From a report: The study was conducted by a team within the country's Agency for Science, Technology and Research and the National University of Singapore, and published in The... Read more ›
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As the travel industry gears up for the winter holiday high season, please enjoy this guide to our favorite reports of the year. Read more ›
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Skift Travel Megatrends NYC returns to New York on January 22, 2026, bringing together senior leaders, operators, and strategists to unpack the forces reshaping travel next year. Read more ›
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As the airline industry increasingly turns more premium, loyalty programs — already airlines’ biggest asset — are becoming even more important to their long-term strategy. Read more ›
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Total overseas visitation to the U.S. fell in 2025, but some states are faring better than others. Read more ›
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Cordelia Cruises started sailing in September 2021, and unlike other cruise lines, it is not content to wait decades to list publicly. Read more ›
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar plan a high-speed rail link connecting Riyadh and Doha, promising faster travel, tourism growth, and lower emissions if powered by clean energy. Read more ›
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Today’s airline loyalty programs are critical business drivers shaping both company profitability and traveler engagement. American Airlines is pioneering yet another frontier in loyalty through evolutions to its long-standing AAdvantage program. Read more ›
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It's great to be an airline like Ryanair: Your market clout is so strong that OTAs are just glad to sell your flights without receiving any other compensation from the airline. Read more ›
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While the depreciating rupee pressured costs and outbound demand, it was a cascade of geopolitical and operational shocks that truly tested Indian travel companies’ balance sheets, and their resilience. Read more ›
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Travel’s reliance on legacy infrastructure continues to shape the ceiling for innovation. OnArrival aims to lower that barrier with an open-access platform that gives consumer brands a faster path to launching and scaling travel products. Read more ›
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