5+ min ago (188+ words) There's plenty of holiday cheer this month on Hulu We're now firmly into holiday movie season, and Hulu is bringing two of the biggest festive film franchises to their platform this month. The series in question are Home Alone and The Santa Clause, and while the quality of the latter entries in the respective series may vary, we can all agree that there's some bonafide holiday classics among them. With both arriving on Decemeber 1, that's a total of eight Christmas crackers to see you through your yuletide binge. If you're after more festive viewing, there's also The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular and CMA Country Christmas, so you won't go wanting for something to watch with your eggnog this season, and if you'd sooner escape the festivities, then Kumail Nanjiani's first stand-up special in a decade, Night Thoughts, could…...

5+ min ago (188+ words) There's plenty of holiday cheer this month on Hulu We're now firmly into holiday movie season, and Hulu is bringing two of the biggest festive film franchises to their platform this month. The series in question are Home Alone and The Santa Clause, and while the quality of the latter entries in the respective series may vary, we can all agree that there's some bonafide holiday classics among them. With both arriving on Decemeber 1, that's a total of eight Christmas crackers to see you through your yuletide binge. If you're after more festive viewing, there's also The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular and CMA Country Christmas, so you won't go wanting for something to watch with your eggnog this season, and if you'd sooner escape the festivities, then Kumail Nanjiani's first stand-up special in a decade, Night Thoughts, could…...

11+ min ago (1144+ words) There's never been a better time to grab a new smart speaker Amazon hasn't held back with the Cyber Monday deals on Echo devices this year, with record-breaking price cuts on smart speakers, displays, and bundle deals. " Shop Amazon's full Cyber Monday sale in the US" Shop Amazon's full Cyber Monday sale in the UK This year's biggest saving is on the Amazon Echo Auto, which adds Alexa smarts to just about any 'dumb' car. Right now, you can get the Echo Auto for just $14.99 at Amazon (was $54.99), which is a saving of 73%. There are also great Cyber Monday deals on Amazon's brand new smart speakers and displays, which are fully Alexa+ ready. For example, in the US, the new Amazon Echo Dot Max is now $89.99 (was $99.99) in the US, and the redesigned Amazon Echo Studio is $189.99 (was $219.99). Read on…...

29+ min ago (761+ words) Going big doesn't have to mean going broke If you're looking to score a great deal on a 75-inch TV for Cyber Monday, we're here to help. We've been keeping close tabs on the sales in our live Cyber Monday deals guide, picking out the best deals for all budgets, especially on TVs. Some of the models getting great discounts are TVs we've tested, and others are simply great deals. Who knew 75-inch TVs could sell for so little! One unbelievable deal is the TCL QM6K mini-LED for $697 at Amazon (was $999). The LG C5 77-inch OLED for $1,999 at Best Buy (was $3,699) is another great deal if you're an OLED fan and also a gamer. Want the biggest screen at the lowest price? This $379 for an Insignia Fire TV at Best Buy (was $599) is too good a deal to pass up. In the…...

38+ min ago (440+ words) Organizations delay replacements due to existing systems still performing well Dell is warning the shift from Windows 10 to Windows 11 remains far behind expectations. As part of its most recent financial results, the company revealed the current transition rate is ten to twelve points lower than the pace seen during the previous operating system phase-out. For this reason, Dell expects flat PC sales next year, even though about 500 million PCs cannot run Windows 11 due to hardware limitations. Many of these systems remain functional enough that organizations have delayed replacement, Dell says, a mood which seems to affect every segment, from desktops to smaller systems such as a mini PC. Dell reported stronger results from its server and networking units as orders for AI-focused systems reached more than twelve billion dollars in the last quarter. Revenue from servers and networking climbed thirty-seven…...

53+ min ago (367+ words) The best MacBook deal I've ever seen " Shop Apple's full Cyber Monday sale Not to mention this is my all-time favorite MacBook model. I've used and reviewed plenty of laptops, but none quite compare to the featherweight powerhouse that is M4 MacBook Air. My friends in the UK can also take advantage of this Cyber Monday deal. It's not quite as eye-catching as the discount in the States, but it's still a solid 15% off of, in my opinion from hands-on testing, the best MacBook model you can buy. Students and remote workers especially: this deal won't last forever, so cash in on these savings while you still can. The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) earned a well-deserved 4.5 out of 5 stars in our review. It's easily one of the best laptops I've had the pleasure of using, and at this Cyber Monday price…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (74+ words) " Yes. One of Q, Z, X or J appears among today's Quordle answers. The answers to today's Quordle, game #1407, are" A tricky game today, with four hard to get words. I found INBOX the hardest and spent ages trying to think of words containing I, O and N that began with one of the two vowels. Kudos if you got there quickly. The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1407, are"...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (122+ words) The answers to today's Connections, game #904, are" Thinking that there was a group about change today, I connected REVOLUTION, METAMORPHOSIS, JUDGEMENT and SEA CHANGE. Then, after this mistake I came closer with ORBIT instead of PUPIL for what became CIRCULAR THINGS. This was after deciding that LP and PIZZA PIE belong together " indeed in my hometown of Brighton, England, there's a popular restaurant called Vinyl and Pizza that brings these two worlds together. COMPLETE TURN felt like a logical follow on, but this is where the 360-theme ended. Pleased as I am to have solved the purple group, it was by pure chance. I didn't see STARTING WITH LETTER HOMOPHONES, but I did see four two-word tiles....

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (337+ words) Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board." With Thanksgiving done and Christmas round the corner, holiday season is in full swing, but it's not juts festive fare on offer from HBO Max this month. Topping the list of the best HBO Max movies to be arriving this December is mock-rockumentary Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which sees the legendary metal band reunite for one final farewell gig. Hilarity ensues. If authentic music docs are more your thing, then HBO Max has you covered there too, with their "Music Box" strand delivering tell-alls covering the…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (828+ words) How engineers drive innovation through people, purpose and progress Innovation is one of the most used words in business, but in engineering it has a far deeper meaning. It's not just about introducing new technology, it's about how people come together to rethink efficiency, sustainability and inclusivity. It's about harnessing an "innovation mindset', where engineers use these principles to solve real problems and deliver measurable impact. Across the industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming how we design, build and maintain devices, while sustainability targets are prompting businesses to rethink their operations. With National Engineering Day falling this month, it's important to recognize the evolution of engineering, which continues to show that progress goes beyond technology alone" it's about people, purpose and progress. In service engineering, success was once measured by how quickly someone could arrive on-site to fix…...