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Amazon has launched its new and improved AI assistant in the Amazon Music app. From today, anyone signed up to Alexa+ Early Access with the latest version of the app downloaded to their iOS or Android device can start using Amazon’s reimagined virtual assistant for music discovery and organizing their libraries.

To access the chatbot, you tap the “A” button in the lower right corner of the screen



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The October supermoon.

November's full moon is here, and it’s another supermoon. It's the second of three consecutive supermoons, so December's will the last. They appear bigger and brighter in the sky than usual, perfect for late-night stargazing. Keep reading to find out more, and what November's full moon means in the lunar calendar.

When is the November full moon?

November's full moon will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 5.



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TL;DR: Score a free Lego Snowman at Barnes & Noble from Nov. 7-9. Call or visit your local Barnes & Noble to reserve a spot.


We absolutely love Lego (who doesn't?). But you know what we love more than Lego? Free Lego.

The opportunities to get your hands on Lego without dropping a considerable amount of cash are few and far between, so we always want to make some noise about free giveaways. We've



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I'm glad I took the TranzAlpine in New Zealand, but I wish I'd booked parts of my trip differently.
  • I took a round trip on the TranzAlpine in New Zealand, one of the world's most scenic rail routes.
  • The landscapes were breathtaking, but the return journey felt repetitive.
  • I'd suggest taking this train just one way or skipping it to do a road trip instead.

I spent six weeks exploring New


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Lyft CEO David Risher, who recently said the company is preparing for the changes to the industry that self-driving cars will bring.
  • Lyft CEO David Risher likes to go "Falcon Mode" on his company.
  • The approach involves diving deep into a team or debate — even if it's far below him on the org chart.
  • Risher said the strategy keeps him connected to the business.

Lyft


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I plan trips around the world and try to balance downtime with activities.
  • I'm a professional trip planner who builds itineraries for solo travelers around the globe.
  • Many people planning their own trips make the same mistakes, like leaving no space for downtime.
  • Some stick to the highlight reel and miss out on destinations' local cultures and communities.

As an adventure designer for Flash


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Lyft's CEO has several ideas on how drivers could earn money in a robotaxi future.
  • Lyft's CEO, David Risher, floated a future "car tender" role for customer experiences in robotaxis.
  • People could have roles such as making drinks or serving as a local guide in robotaxis, Risher said.
  • Risher also said people could one day add their self-driving



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Daylight cofounders Eldad Rodich (right) and Hagai Shapira.
  • Daylight just closed a $33 million Series A round led by David Sacks' Craft Ventures.
  • Founded by vets of Israel's elite intel unit, Daylight is an AI-driven managed detection and response platform.
  • Funding for Israeli security startups nearly doubled last year compared to 2023.

AI is fueling a surge in cyberattacks. Startups


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While there's been some disappointment online with the Nintendo Switch 2's early lineup, I think history will mostly exonerate it. Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are both a step above what you normally get in the first six months of a new platform's existence, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a good time, too.

Unfortunately, it's just a fact of gaming life that there will always be at least


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