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Vrbo Launches Reserve Now, Pay Later — With a Twist on Airbnb’s Approach
Vrbo has launched a Reserve Now, Pay Later feature allowing travelers to book vacation rentals without upfront payment, mirroring a popular option Airbnb introduced to drive business growth.
Egypt Has the Visitors. Now It Wants Them to Stay Longer and Spend More
Egypt is shifting its tourism strategy to prioritize spending and length of stay over visitor numbers, targeting $36-40 billion in annual tourism revenue by 2030.
Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
A UK think tank report finds Christian nationalism is driven largely by people who rarely attend church, contrasting with more religiously observant Christians who hold different social views.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be above average. Some say it’s not enough
Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, but surveys indicate most seniors believe it remains insufficient to meet rising expenses.
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New Mexico megachurch endorses Republican candidates, testing federal ban
A New Mexico megachurch has endorsed Republican candidates in violation of federal law, as the Trump administration challenges the ban on tax-exempt organizations making political endorsements.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in Q3 2026, marking the steepest decline since Q1 2023, according to analysts tracking the industry.
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Hackers exploited outdated refrigeration controllers at approximately 700 French supermarkets, causing food spoilage and fires across multiple European countries through basic security oversights.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
A survey of IT leaders at large enterprises found that companies spend 28 percent of software budgets on unwanted upgrades they believe will harm performance, citing limited negotiating leverage with vendors.
‘Synthetic twin’: Why Socceroo Cristian Volpato is the latest footballer to license his AI clone
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato has licensed his AI likeness to a California-based company, becoming the latest athlete to monetize a digital clone for brand deals and content creation.
Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
Alphabet reported Q3 2026 earnings showing AI investments are driving search growth at its highest rate in five years, with consolidated revenues reaching $127.6 billion.
Readwise is taking on Kindle and Kobo for ebook supremacy
Readwise has launched Readwise Books, a new ebook platform competing with Kindle and Kobo that combines book purchasing with social reading features and reading analytics.
Akai is embracing vibe-coded mods with an open-source MPC
Akai is providing early access to its unreleased MPC Sample Key device to the modding community, featuring open-source firmware that enables developers to create custom synths and operating systems.
A hacker stole more than 40,000 DHS employee records
A hacker accessed personal information for more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees, including staff from ICE and CBP, through a compromised identity management service.
Adam Mosseri says negativity around AI is ‘going to get worse’
Instagram head Adam Mosseri acknowledged growing negativity surrounding AI, stating frustration and anger about the technology will likely intensify over the coming years, particularly among creative professionals.
Anduril now says its BlueChip laptop will meet Buy American standards at launch
Defense contractor Anduril and chipmaker Qualcomm announced a partnership to build laptops in the United States starting in 2027, with Anduril later stating it aims for at least 65 percent domestic components at launch.
Ofcom outlines age verification for under-16s ahead of social media ban
Ofcom has recommended four highly effective age verification methods for the UK’s upcoming social media ban for under-16s, set to take effect in March next year.