54 place 2
Several long-distance fibre-optic cables in France were “sabotaged” overnight, according to local police, causing widespread disruptions to internet services across the country. The perpetrators remain at large, as the cat-and-mouse between police and criminals at the Olympics continues on the sidelines of sprints, swims, and shot puts. The internet cables were severed early on Monday morning, said network provider Netalis on X. Junior Minister for Digital Affairs Marina Ferrari condemned the attacks, cal
A newsletter a day!
You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
The Next Web
Black Friday deals are in full swing and you can save big on Beats headphones this year. One of the best discounts we’re seeing is on the Solo 4 wireless headphones, which are a whopping 50 percent off and down to $100. That’s a record low, and the discount applies to all color options. The Beats Solo 4 headphones came out in April and received a 79 in our review.... Read more ›
3,708 fresh
Sony has revealed some games that PlayStation Plus members can claim in December, to help keep them busy throughout the long winter. This is a pretty good drop, and one pick is a bona-fide GOTY-winner. First up, the co-op delight It Takes Two. We enjoyed this split-screen co-op adventure, even if we found the story to be a bit on the cheesy side. Simply put, the game is a strictly... Read more ›
2,107 fresh
SpaceX's new satellites allowed some people in areas effected by hurricanes to send text messages earlier this year, now it will begin expanding the service commercially. Read more ›
2,098 fresh
At $99 in the U.S., the HomePod mini is a more affordable gift option for Apple enthusiasts. However, the speaker was released just over four years ago, so you may be wondering if it is still worth purchasing or if you should hold off. Below, we outline two things to take into consideration. First, there have been rumors about a HomePod mini 2, but none of them are recent. The... Read more ›
1,766 fresh
Will New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre find love again, or will he just shop at Walmart? | Image: Roku Walmart is linking up with Roku to release a full-length Christmas movie that will let viewers buy products on their TV during specific parts of the story, Business Insider reports. It’s the retailer’s second go at the idea of shoppable TV after previously trying out a social media romcom... Read more ›
1,713 fresh
The French startup has developed AI speech models to detect and identify speakers for clearer audio transcriptions. Read more ›
1,317 fresh
This is the first time the Xbox Series X has seen such a significant discount. Read more ›
1,227 fresh
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge The US Department of Energy (DOE) thinks AI can speed up the process of connecting new energy projects to the power grid. It announced $30 million in funding now available through its Artificial Intelligence for Interconnection (AI4IX) program. The DOE is interested in fostering partnerships between grid operators and software and energy project developers to get new sources of electricity online faster. The... Read more ›
1,209 fresh
Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge From smart ovens and calendars to color-changing nail polish, here are some of our favorite gadgets and goods to gift mom this year. Continue reading… Read more ›
813 fresh
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said her country would go after the US with its own tariffs if Donald Trump pushed ahead with his. Read more ›
798 fresh
Jennifer L. Armentrout is writing her "Blood and Ash" and "Flesh and Fire" series concurrently, creating one massive interconnected universe. Read more ›
671 fresh
Baldur's Gate 3's next big patch is on the way, and it will add new subclasses and the much-requested photo mode. Read more ›
662 fresh
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price. Read more ›
538 fresh
Donald Trump's team said the prospect of a Republican president returning to office in the US helped get the deal over the line. Read more ›
538 fresh
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images A Chinese commercial ship is suspected of deliberately dragging its anchor to cut undersea cables that connect countries over the internet, The Wall Street Journal reports. International investigators reportedly believe the crew aboard Yi Peng 3, a bulk carrier full of Russian fertilizer, dragged its anchor for more than 100 miles across the Baltic seabed, damaging the cables that run across it.... Read more ›
495 fresh
After working on cruises and sailing on lots as a passenger, there are things I do on every trip, like pack a swimsuit and coffee in my carry-on. Read more ›
480 fresh
It's "nice for both of them to have fun," Maye Musk said about the bromance between the world's richest person and the incoming US president. Read more ›
472 fresh
The Redmi K80 arrives with big upgrades to performance and battery life compared to its predecessor. This model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, last year’s flagship chip, and a 6,550mAh battery. That’s right, 6,550mAh, which is 1,550mAh more than the K70 had. Like its Pro sibling, the K80 features a novel dual-loop vapor chamber that helps keep the Snapdragon cool (and it cools the camera too). The... Read more ›
460 fresh
The Next Web
Zurich-based startup Poncho has officially launched its weather insurance platform — and bagged some fresh funding to boot. Founded in 2023, the company aims to transform how the travel and hospitality industries handle unpredictable weather. Poncho’s tech integrates with booking systems, allowing customers to opt for weather protection at checkout. If bad weather, such as heavy rain or wind, occurs during their scheduled event or trip, a refund is processed... Read more ›
37
Vertical Aerospace has been thrown a crucial lifeline, staving off potential bankruptcy at the cash-strapped air taxi startup. The UK-based company — which makes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — secured the fresh funds from its largest creditor, American debt investor Mudrick Capital. The agreement, announced Monday, includes a $50mn cash injection and a substantial debt-to-equity swap. Mudrick will invest $25mn upfront and guarantee another $25mn in future... Read more ›
2
Amsterdam-based startup Skytree is set to deploy its carbon-sucking machines on a newly announced carbon capture and storage project in Texas, US. Dubbed “Project Concho,” the $100mn Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant aims to initially vacuum up 30,000 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere annually, eventually scaling to 500,000 tonnes. This carbon will be permanently stored underground, on site. The facility is set to enter operation in 2028, a Skytree... Read more ›
0
Candela is flying high — and across the Atlantic. The Swedish startup has secured $14mn, marking the close of its Series C round at a cosy $40mn. This puts its total funding at just shy of $90mn. Candela has also sold its first P-12 ferry in the US, amid burgeoning demand for what is the world’s fastest and longest-range electric passenger vessel. FlyTahoe, the company that will operate the service,... Read more ›
0
London-based startup Lighthouse just raised a hefty $370mn from American investment giant KKR at a valuation of over $1bn, making it Europe’s latest unicorn tech company. The funding will supercharge the company’s ambitions to shake up the $15bn travel tech market. What’s on the to-do list? Refining its AI tools, expanding globally, and snapping up competitors through mergers and acquisitions (it has already made four). Lighthouse’s platform crunches over 400... Read more ›
0
Most popular sources
Business Insider
|
25% 6 |
The Verge
|
9% 2 |
Tech Wire Asia
|
9% 1 |
Tom's Hardware
|
6% 3 |
Eurogamer.net
|
6% 3 |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
27.11.2024 13:41
Last update: 13:36 EDT.
News rating updated: 20:32.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.
popular
