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Tiny tropical spiders in the Philippines and the Peruvian Amazon build giant, arachnid-like decoys in their webs to scare off predators, new research shows.The outsize fake spiders are made of silk; plant debris; and dead, disembodied prey. Some decoys look rudimentary, but others accurately imitate the shape of a spider, according to a study published Nov. 6 in the journal Ecology and Evolution.The builders of these decoy spiders are the orb weavers Cyclosa inca and Cyclosa longicauda, which measure just 0.1 inch (2.5 millimeters) long. Their spiderwebs are classic wheel shapes made of silk, but inside them lie important clues…

Samsung has rolled out an update for its SmartThings app on the iPhone, and it will give you the ability to activate routines with Siri voice commands. Specifically, the update adds compatibility between SmartThings and Siri Shortcuts, which is an iOS feature you can use to automate multi-step tasks. You can simply drag and drop multiple actions from the apps that support the feature within the Shortcuts app to create an automation. But this update means you’ll be able to access even routines created in the SmartThings application.As 9to5Mac reports, Samsung described the update as something that could bridge “the…

Epic Games ended controversial loot box purchases in Fortnite back in 2019, but it’s bringing them back to the battle royale platform as an option for creators in the form of “paid random items.” While there are rules in place about disclosing odds and not targeting minors, loot boxes are essentially back on the menu for the larger Fortnite creator island platform as Epic tries to compete with Roblox for players’ attention and wallets. A new developer blog post details Epic’s rules for “In-Island Transactions Restrictions” that will be available in creator islands in the future, including transactions fueled by…

Chinese cybercriminals are scamming the world. Over the last few years, these fraudsters have sent millions of scam text messages—often impersonating the USPS or toll-road collection firms—and allegedly made more than a billion dollars from their brazen schemes. The groups of SMS scammers are a prolific—and annoying—menace to millions of people.Now, in one of the most high-profile actions against the scammers so far, Google is suing alleged members of one “relentless” Chinese smishing group that it claims has tried to con people in more than 120 countries around the world. In a civil lawsuit filed today in the US Southern…

As massively discounted as both the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic amazingly are weeks ahead of Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2025, I still don’t think you can call either of those premium new smartwatches truly affordable.But that’s where the “regular” Galaxy Watch 8 comes in today, fetching as little as $249.99 with no special requirements or strings attached. The only small problem with the brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged units sold at that lower-than-ever price by Woot right now is that they’re covered by a 90-day instead of a typical 1-year warranty. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8…

A VPN subscription can make for a good holiday gift. Everyone could do with having a VPN to help protect their online activity from prying eyes (and, perhaps, access more things to watch from their favorite streaming services). It’s something useful that a gift recipient may have never realized they needed. Of course, you may be looking for a great deal on a VPN yourself, and the Black Friday discount for Proton VPN is nothing to sniff at. You can get two years of access to the VPN Plus tier of the service for $59.76, which works out to $2.49…

As Kotaku has been reporting for the whole year, the Pokémon Trading Card Game has been in a crisis from which it’s showing no signs of recovery. As new card prices hit record highs, it naturally draws in many new collectors hoping to hit it big, which causes scalpers to swoop in to drive up scarcity and prices, attracting more new collectors, then more scalpers, and so on, a vicious circle that is increasingly tightening, strangling the hobby. This situation has now reached a spectacular new low, with reports that people are attempting to sell the Mega Gengar ex special art rare…

Every time a new flagship appears on the shelves, big carriers like Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile rush promos like “Get it free, on us!” – then, there’s the fine print. The phone’s actual cost is spread across monthly bill credits that only apply if you stay on a qualifying plan (not a cheap one) for the full term. These offers are designed to lock customers into long-term contracts.Now, there’s a study that estimates about 73 million Americans have fallen for the idea of “free” and “on us” carrier phones without actually understanding the fine print.The nationwide study Image by PhoneArena…

Hydrow rowing machines transformed the at-home fitness market when they launched in 2017. With their full-body low-impact training methods, Hydrow makes it easier to hit your fitness goals without leaving the house. The flagship Hydrow Pro is their most advanced model, but we also recommend the Hydrow Wave Rower for those with limited space. Both machines come with professional components, high resolution screens and an expansive library of over 5000 live and on-demand classes. With over half of the US population now incorporating home fitness into their routine, it’s clear that at-home training isn’t just a post-Covid trend. Check out…

The holiday season is swiftly approaching and it’s officially the time of year to ask: What presents am I going to get everyone? Thankfully, there are a ton of early Black Friday deals for the tech lover in your life.Take the 39 percent discount currently available on the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller and Charging Dock. It’s a great option for the gamer in your life, and a steal down from $70 to $43 — a new all-time low price. The controller comes with perks such as the charging dock, 22 hours of battery per charge and compatibility with everything from…