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Jeremy Caplan

Google Docs makeover: How the word processor is getting smarter

New sub-pages help organize complex documents, AI can assist with editing, and pageless mode improves online reading.

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Fast Company

Judith Humphrey

The right (and wrong) way to complain at work

If you’re feeling frustrated about a situation at work, it’s important to be strategic about how you respond.

Are you frustrated about something at work right now? We all go through periods of stress and annoyance—at least occasionally. Maybe you have a colleague who is subtly undermining you. Or a toxic boss who doesn’t recognize your contributions in important meetings. Or there’s a sexist client you have to deal with.

Whatever the situation, most of us have experienced...

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Adele Peters

The surprising way this potato chip factory slashed its emissions

Almost all the emissions from this PepsiCo factory came from heating the oil to fry the chips. A German startup had a solution.

Inside a sprawling PepsiCo factory in the Netherlands that makes more than a million bags of potato chips each day, nearly all the plant’s greenhouse gas emissions come from a single step: frying the chips. The process has always run on a gas boiler. But the factory will soon turn on a new system that can use renewable electricity instead.

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SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight successful despite abandoning booster catch

SpaceX conducted its sixth Starship test flight on Tuesday, with CEO Elon Musk joined by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to observe from the control room. While the launch went well, SpaceX quickly aborted plans to catch the first-stage Super Heavy booster, instead opting for a standard ocean splashdown.

Starship launched from SpaceX's Starbase launch pad in Brownsville, Texas at 4 p.m. local time (5 p.m. EST / 2 p.m. PST). Building on Starship's fifth test flight early last month,...

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Grab the AWOL Vision UST 4K projector for $900 off this Black Friday

SAVE $900: As of Nov. 20, the AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro 4K Projector is on sale for $3,099 (down from $3,999) at Amazon for Black Friday.

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Score a GoPro Hero for under $180 this Black Friday

SAVE 10%: As of Nov. 20, the GoPro Hero compact action camera is available for $179.99 (down from $199.99) at Amazon for Black Friday.

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Save over $180 on Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones this Black Friday

SAVE OVER $180: As of Nov. 20, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones are on sale for $199.95 (down from $379.95) at Amazon. This deal includes a $30 coupon for extra Black Friday savings.

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Grab the Sennheiser Accentum headphones for just $80 this Black Friday

SAVE $70: As of Nov. 20, the Sennheiser Accentum wireless headphones are on sale for $80 (down from $149.95) at Amazon for Black Friday. That's a 33% discount plus a $19.95 off coupon.

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The Garmin vívoactive 5 just got its biggest-ever discount at Amazon

SAVE $100: As of Nov. 20, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale at Amazon for $199.99. That's a 33% discount on list price.

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NYT's The Mini crossword answers, hints for November 20, 2024

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...

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Upgrade to the JBL Clip 5 with this great early Black Friday discount

SAVE $30: As of Nov 20, the JBL Clip 5 is on sale for $49.95 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on list price.

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Save big on a refurbished Kindle Scribe ahead of Black Friday

SAVE $76: As of Nov. 20, this refurbished Kindle Scribe is on sale for $233.99 at Amazon. That's a 25% saving on list price.

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32 Charming Pieces Of Decor That’ll Make Your Home Feel A Million Times More Welcoming

Real flowers in your entryway are old news, it's all about Lego lotus flower bouquets now.

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Brenda Stolyar

Nomad Discount Codes and Deals: 50% Off | November 2024

Save up to 50% today on Nomad Goods phone cases and browse the latest deals for November.

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9 Sports Bras That People With Big Boobs Actually Swear By

Zip-fronts, racerbacks and wide-comfort straps that make you feel secure no matter what.

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Fast Company

Henry Chandonnet

News influencers are overwhelmingly male. No wonder there’s a Republican bias

As trust in mainstream media fades, influencers are acting like the next generation’s news anchors. Two-thirds of them are men.

“News influencers” are social media translators, conveying the day’s biggest stories via TikTok commentary or Instagram graphic. They also happen to be overwhelmingly male. 

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Best PS5 Black Friday deals: Compare Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and more

You can find low prices on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more during Black Friday. It's the busiest time of the year for online shopping, with deals on just about everything.

But what deals come out on top during this busy period? What deals really get the people going?

SEE ALSO: Gaming deals are going strong ahead of Black Friday 2024

You could make the argument that TV deals or Apple deals are the top dogs over Black Friday,...

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2024 Black Friday ads: Best deals from Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohls, and more

Black Friday is fast approaching, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more. It's the best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the top retailers.

And it gets seriously competitive between the leading names in the retail game. Every retailer is looking to get ahead of the competition by launching early-access deals, with savings-packed ads that include some really impressive offers. But where are shoppers supposed to start?

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Save over 80% and get a free £10 voucher with the best Black Friday Audible deal

TL;DR: A three-month subscription to Audible is on sale for £0.99 per month. This Black Friday deal includes a free £10 Audible voucher.

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