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Google announced on Tuesday that it is releasing a slew of Android 16 updates, along with new general Android and accessibility features. The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first coming to Pixel devices, marks a new chapter in how Android updates are delivered, as the company is moving from a single yearly update to more frequent releases. Android 16 is adding AI-powered notification summaries that condense long messages and group chats into quick, glanceable overviews. A new “Notification organizer” will automatically group and silence lower-priority notifications, such as promotions, news, and social alerts. The update also…

A desire for deep discounts inspired 202.9 million U.S. consumers to shop during the five-day stretch from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics released on Tuesday.That estimated total surpassed the major trade group’s forecast that 186.9 million people would shop during the five-day period. It also increased from last year’s turnout of 197 million shoppers during the same period. The shopping turnout is the largest since NRF began tracking the five-day total in 2017, and topped the previous high of 200.4 million shoppers during the same days…

by Mark Chesnut Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Mon December 1, 2025 New Year’s Eve is a festive time to travel — and LGBTQ+ globetrotters can find lots of enticing options for ringing in the new year, whether they prefer large-scale parties or quieter getaways.The choices are so diverse, in fact, that choosing a destination may require some expert advice. “I always tell LGBTQ+ travelers to start by deciding what kind of New Year’s experience they want,” said Denise Ambruska-Maida, owner and agent at Travel Brilliant, a travel agency in Buffalo, New York. “Some people want a big party atmosphere,…

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet marketplaces and becoming popular on social media.The two-week Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is scheduled to run through Friday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Several proposals related to the pet trade will be considered this week.Participants have proposed tighter regulations or complete bans on the trade of several species including iguanas from the Galápagos Islands, more than a dozen species of Latin America tarantulas…

Amazon Web Services, which has been building its own AI training chips for years now, just introduced a new version known as Trainium3 that comes with some impressive specs. The cloud provider, which made the announcement Tuesday at AWS re:Invent 2025, also teased the next product on its AI training product roadmap: Trainium4, which is already in the works and will be able to work with Nvidia’s chips. AWS used its annual tech conference to formally launch Trainium3 UltraServer, a system powered by the company’s state-of-the art, 3 nanometer Trainium3 chip, as well as its homegrown networking tech. As you might…

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 3:35 PM ET, Mon December 1, 2025 Tauck has opened bookings for five inaugural journeys with its new Roam by Tauck brand.The itineraries, curated specifically for travelers in their 40s and 50s, offer the opportunity to explore such locations as France, Mexico, Spain, Budapest and more via journeys that feature flexible, small-group travel and VIP access. The company is expecting to follow the initial five trips with 12 more itineraries by 2027. “Since introducing Roam by Tauck in August, we’ve heard tremendous enthusiasm from travel advisors who recognize this fills a meaningful gap in the…

Simular, a startup building AI agents for Mac OS and Windows, has raised a $21.5 million Series A led by Felicis, with existing seed investors NVentures (Nvidia’s venture arm), South Park Commons, and others joining in.   Simular is an interesting agentic startup because unlike others, it isn’t trying to control the browser but the PC itself. (Agentic AI refers to systems that can autonomously complete complex tasks with minimal human intervention.) “We can literally move the mouse on the screen and do the click. So it’s more capable of doing, repeating whatever human activities in the digital world,” co-founder CEO Ang…

There are many luxury electric SUVs to choose from, but they are often out of reach financially for most buyers. This is especially true now that the $7,500 federal tax credit has been eliminated. But there are some options if you’re working with a modest luxury budget. Two of the most compelling are the Audi Q4 E-tron and Cadillac Optiq. Audi introduced its Q4 E-tron back for the 2022 model year. It’s a bit smaller than the brand’s gas-powered Q5 but is still plenty practical. It also receives some updates for 2025, including a new base version with increased range…

A “For Rent” sign in front of an apartment building on St. Paul Street in Brookline, MA, on September 12, 2025. Boston Globe | Boston Globe | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.A slew of new supply is still making its way through the multifamily housing market. That, coupled with weakening demand, especially…

If I asked you to name a holiday flower, my guess is poinsettia, amaryllis or paperwhite would be the first to come to mind. But there’s another, underused seasonal plant that deserves attention.Allow me to introduce you to cyclamen.There are roughly two dozen species of the perennial plants, some with rounded leaves and others with heart-, kidney- or ivy-shaped foliage. Some boast white or silver marbling or speckles on their leaves.But their flowers are the main attraction. Available in white and shades of pink, red and purple, the houseplants boast unusual, upside-down flowers with delicate, backward-curved petals –- and they…