FTC reportedly opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft

The FTC has launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, according to multiple reports that corroborate earlier reporting by the Financial Times. The agency is said to be looking into whether Microsoft violated antitrust law in multiple segments of its business, including its public cloud, AI, and cybersecurity product lines. Of particular interest to the FTC … Read more

Bluesky has a verification problem

Bluesky is bigger than ever. But as the upstart social media service surges, the platform is facing some growing pains. Among them: The influx of new users has opened up new opportunities for scammers and impersonators hoping to capitalize on the attention — and Bluesky’s lack of a conventional verification system. A recent analysis by … Read more

Amazon Offers Nearly 50% Off on This Heated Eye Massager for Black Friday, Most Popular Christmas Gift

A tension headache behind the eyes or tired eyes in general can be debilitating. A warm compress is a tried and proven cure, but heating a washcloth or microwaving one of those beanbag-like eye covers is a pain. Renpho’s Eyeris 1 heated eye massager stays at a consistent temperature between 104 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit, … Read more

How to watch the 2024 Black Friday NFL game

(David Eulitt/Getty Images) (David Eulitt via Getty Images) Maybe you’re a huge football fan, maybe you’re someone who wants to kick up your feet on the couch and enjoy something on in the background while you scroll for Black Friday deals on your phone and recover from Thanksgiving. Either way, we (and the Las Vegas … Read more

Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Nov. 28, #270

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles. Strands doesn’t get as much attention as its New York Times game siblings Wordle and Connections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands … Read more