Europe and UAE plan $1 billion orbital data center with 50 connected "computers" and a central "LLM store" that allows users to select what open source model to use on data collected by satellite sensors
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Marlan Space and Loft Orbital announce $1bn program to grow the Altair AI Earth observation constellation from ten satellites to fifty The fleet, which is funded by money from a UAE-based investor, Marlan Space will leverage French AI lab Mistral AI's models onboard None of the first ten satellites (which are in production) have launched yet, with a stated timeline of five years for deployment Fr
How to watch Czechia vs. England online for free
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Watch Czechia vs. England in the Nations League for free on ITVX . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The UEFA Nations League continues this week with the second round of fixtures, including Czechia vs. England. Both sides are looking to bounce back after losing their opening fixtures. England will be the favorites to win this matchup, but there are no
Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity
TechCrunch / 1h
In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it's losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity.
UK government reveals £90m plan to warm homes with data center waste heat, with 750,000 homes getting cheaper heating
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
£90 million is being allocated toward using excess heat from UK data centers In London, around 650,000 homes will receive cut-price heating via a “mega heat project” The project is described as delivering “clean heat” to London The UK government plans to heat around 750,000 homes as part of a new £90 million project that will include supplying hot water heated by data centers. The Department for
I’ve found 6 high-quality fan deals to keep you cool through the upcoming brutal Aussie summer — prices from just AU$99
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a particularly scorching summer over the next few months due to a so-called “super” El NiƱo weather event, and it would be wise to invest in some cooling solutions in preparation. Thankfully, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days has you covered if you’re in the market for a high-quality fan at affordable prices — whether you’re looking for one with auto
Trump Wanted to Force Postal Workers to Conduct Identity Checks on Mail-in Voters
Gizmodo / 2h
White House officials tried to convince the USPS to agree to a plan requiring mail-in ballots be sent via Certified Mail.
Microsoft says the 'new Copilot' promises to help you achieve everything you ever wanted at home and at work
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Home puts chats, delegated work, and Office documents inside one interface Code lets non-programmers describe software and have Copilot build it Autopilot can continue recurring work without waiting for another instruction Microsoft has introduced a redesigned version of its Copilot AI platform which claims to combine chat, delegated work, and coding tools into a unified application experience fo
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who like baseball. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each new
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cove
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you know anatomy. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. T
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you know animated films. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 29, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to swim. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hin
Hackers build fake desktop apps to trick victims into handing over access
Stealth (Enterprise TA0005)•
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Threat actors spoofed major US HR/payroll platforms with fake desktop clients built via Lovable landing pages Victims downloaded a modified ScreenConnect build from GitHub, giving attackers hidden, unattended remote access Campaign shows ~291 downloads; likely targets payroll staff, enabling potential wire fraud through diverted payments Cybercriminals are impersonating large American HR and payr
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
BBC News / 5h
The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.
Nothings new flagship headphones are for listening and taking to the studio
Mashable / 5h
The retro aesthetic audio brand Nothing released its first pair of over-ear headphones just over a year ago, and already, they're back with improvements. The brand announced its latest flagship product, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro, on Sept. 28. This will be the second over-ear headphones release from Nothing this year, following March's budget-friendly Nothing Headphone (a) , which I found to b
Nothing's priciest headphones ever land — and our full review verdict is in
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Three tuned drivers and ten ANC microphones Hi-res wired and wireless audio with LDAC $399 / £349 (about AU$657) Nothing has launched its most advanced and most expensive headphones yet, the Headphones (1) Pro — and we've been putting them through their paces. In our in-depth Nothing Headphones (1) Pro review , Becky Scarrott says that the headphones are "sonically gifted" with good ANC, smart sp
Nothing Headphone (1) Pro review: a strange case, but sonically not without merit
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Nothing Headphone (1) Pro: Two-minute review I love an audio outfit that refuses to kowtow to the norm (no thinly disguised AirPods copies here) and instead forges ahead with unconventional and striking ideas — and not just visually, but within the driver count and feature set, too. Nothing's success in the audio and headphone arena is deliciously hit-and-miss. There have been some huge, long-ter
Nothing’s New Wireless Headphones Take the ‘Pro’ Label Literally
Gizmodo / 5h
The $400 Headphone 1 Pro are targeting audiophiles and musicians.
Nothing’s New Headphone (1) Pro Are Made for the Studio
Wired / 5h
With three drivers in each ear and tuning from Metropolis Studios, Nothing wants its new $399 cans to shine in the studio while also making your commute more musical.
Trump’s Transportation Dept. Rolls Back Fuel Efficiency Standards Despite Surging Gas Prices
Gizmodo / 5h
Because fuel inefficiency and smog are Americans' most popular issues right now.
20+ excellent coffee machine deals to shop on Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
It's been a hot minute since we've had a major sale in Australia, which makes the arrival of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days all the more exciting, especially if you're in the market for a new coffee machine. • Follow our live coverage of the Prime Big Deal Days sale Prime Day 2.0 as we like to call it here at TechRadar Australia, kicked off today, Tuesday, September 29, and will run for an entire wee
How to get started with Shortcuts on your MacBook
Engadget / 5h
Your Mac's Shortcuts app is a powerful way to automate tedious tasks, and you can now set up scripts using natural language.
Microsoft will give DARPA on-site access to its latest quantum computing hardware as it opens a new Maryland research center
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
DARPA will now test Microsoft's controversial quantum hardware inside a dedicated Maryland facility Majorana 2 uses a different approach to tackle quantum computing's stubborn error problem Microsoft is putting its topological quantum claims under independent government scrutiny Microsoft has opened a 15,000 square foot quantum research center inside the University of Maryland's Discovery Distric
Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort
TechCrunch / 5h
Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.
OpenAI Says It Will Not Release Newest Astra A.I. Model Over Safety Concerns
NYT > Technology / 5h
The company’s researchers raised questions about the security of the model, known as GPT-6.1 Astra.
Our favourite space-saving air fryer just hit an all-time low price — the Ninja DoubleStack XXXL is just AU$179 in this Prime Day deal
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
It’s no secret that we love our air fryers here at TechRadar and they’re basically an essential part of any kitchen these days. A major consideration for getting one, of course, is available counter space (or the lack thereof), which isn’t a luxury that every household has. Which is why we’ve named the cleverly designed Ninja DoubleStack XXL as our pick for the best overall air fryer in Australia
OpenAI Cancels Release of GPT-6.1 Astra Because It ‘Regressed’ on Safety
Gizmodo / 6h
It doesn’t sound like it morphed into a diabolical hacker. It mostly just screwed up.
OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
TechCrunch / 6h
A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
The Italian Navy is racing an F-35B fighter against a Ferrari in probably the coolest-sounding race ever
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
An F-35B and Ferrari SF90 will race at Grottaglie Air Base Barone's tuned Ferrari hits 330 km/h across the 500-meter sprint The jet completes its takeoff exactly as the race course ends The Italian Navy has organized an unusual matchup between one of its F-35B fighter jets and a Ferrari SF90 sports car. Set for October 11 2026 at the Grottaglie air base in southern Italy, the event pits vertical
The warning signs that your iPhone battery needs to be replaced
Engadget / 6h
Your iPhone's battery doesn't have infinite longevity. Over time, it degrades, and you'll know that's happening when you see these signs.
Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
NASA announced on Monday that it will exercise options to purchase two additional flights on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, as well as financially support the company in its efforts to return the crewed vehicle to flight and find a new rocket after the Atlas V vehicle retires. The space agency's announcement confirms reporting by Ars Technica earlier this month on NASA's plans to maintain access
AMD Makes a Bet on World Models for Next Level AI – Spatial Intelligen
Next Big Future / 7h
AMD is making an $8 billion bet (0.8% of AMD valuation) to see if World Model where if we model all physics and chemistry and everything else we can accelerate the pace of major scientific discovery. Fei Fei and World Models are a leader in this area and need the trillion dollar financial power of ... Read more
Aurora CFO says 30,000 driverless trucks by 2030 isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds
TechCrunch / 7h
Self-driving truck company Aurora laid out an audacious plan for 2030. Its CFO says its targets aren't aspirational.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, September 29 (game #1709)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, September 28 (game #1708) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still go
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, September 29 (game #1206)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 28 (game #1205) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, September 29 (game #940)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, September 28 (game #939) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wor
These 3 Google Pixel features are saving more personal info than you realize
How-To Geek / 7h
You probably won't find many people who chose a Pixel phone for privacy reasons. Reputation aside, Pixel phones actually do have some great privacy features. However, you have to take the good with the bad.
How to improve your Android phone's battery life
Engadget / 7h
Don't give up just yet on your Android. If the poor battery is your main complaint, give these usage and settings tips a try.
California is banning public officials from making memecoins
Engadget / 7h
The state has enacted several new rules around cryptocurrencies.
My iPhone hit 1,000 charge cycles — Here's how it's holding up
Engadget / 7h
I've had my iPhone 15 Pro Max for three years and have completed 1,000 battery charge cycles. Here's what the experience has been like.
4 Ryobi tools you need to level up your DIY game
How-To Geek / 7h
Fall is the perfect time for DIY projects. It's not too hot, but not too cold, and as long as you have the right tool for the job, you'll be able to power through those hard tasks easier than ever. Whether you're new to the Ryobi ecosystem or have been buying for years, here are some of the best tools you'll need to level up your DIY game.
The 3 best Paramount+ movies to watch this week (September 28 - October 4)
How-To Geek / 7h
If you took last week's Paramount+ movie recommendations for a spin, you might be interested to know that Tuner and The Get Out are still holding at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, on Paramount+ for U.S. subscribers. But, sitting in the top spot during this last week of September is a ridiculously hilarious gang of idiots who've made a long career out of doing really, really dumb stuff. Jackass: B
Costco Gold Star Membership: $65 with a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : Join Costco as a new Gold Star Member for $65 per year and enroll in auto-renewal to receive a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card by email. Opens in a new window Credit: Costco Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + $20 Digital Costco Shop Card $65 If you’ve been thinking about joining Costco, a promotion with StackSocial adds a little extra to your first year. Sign up for a one-year Costco Gold
Need for speed: Ukraine actively seeking Formula 1 expertise to design future Magura naval unmanned vehicles like ultra-lightweight racing machines
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Formula 1 expertise is being redirected toward Ukraine's next generation of naval drones UFORCE wants racing engineers to solve problems of weight, speed, and endurance UFORCE is building one software layer across its different unmanned platforms Ukrainian defense company UFORCE is looking to recruit engineers from Formula 1 racing teams to help build lighter, faster naval drones for combat use.
These are 10 of the most haunted hotels in the world — and you can actually sleep in them
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Looking for more tricks than treats this Halloween? Why not try and brave a night at one of the most haunted hotels in the world? From glamorous Hollywood high-rises to Dublin's stately "Grand Dame," there's no shortage of haunted hotels you can book — in some cases, with points — to get into the All Hallows' Eve spirit. We've selected our favorites — a mix of urban towers, historic mansions and
Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On its face, the recent summit between Donald Trump and China’s president Xi Jinping didn’t change much in the world of AI regulation. Export controls were not discussed, with neither country seemingly interested in making concessions. An already tenuous trade truce was temporarily extended for just two months, and looming US controls that could drop soon could easily end that and trigger China t
SpaceX's Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
SpaceX's Starship rocket thundered into the sky over South Texas early Monday. It was the 14th test flight of the world's most powerful launch vehicle. This time, however, the rocket's massive upper stage squeezed out some extra oomph from its Raptor engines and accelerated to orbital velocity. On all of Starship's previous flights, SpaceX intentionally dialed back the full capability of the rock
Florida invokes extinction fears in legal bid to halt OpenAI development
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The state of Florida is seeking a temporary injunction to stop OpenAI from continuing to develop what it calls a "reckless, unacceptably risky product" without the deployment of "third-party approved safety guardrails." The new legal motion , filed Monday morning, is part of a civil lawsuit the state of Florida originally filed in June, arguing that ChatGPT represented "a threat to the public saf
New device captures carbon dioxide by pumping it across a battery
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Equipment to capture carbon dioxide from ambient air or smokestacks generally works through a sort of reversible filter. Air is passed through granules or a liquid that absorbs the CO 2 , then that CO 2 -loaded substance undergoes a process (usually heating) that causes it to let go of all that CO 2 . The resulting gas can be collected in a separated stream. It’s also possible to do a similar sor
SpaceX AI Gameover for Rivals -Money Wise Minihard Crushes Even Money From Millions of Robotaxi
Next Big Future / 8h
One new AI data center every month. If SpaceX achieves that MiniHard production pace, the consequences for AI capacity, revenue, and competitors are enormous. MiniHard will become SpaceX’s most important near-term product. Repeating a proven data-center design could turn individual construction projects into a steady stream of usable AI capacity. I compare it to mass ... Read more
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ May Be Re-Released With New Footage
Gizmodo / 8h
'Avengers: Endgame' did it, so why not the film that beat several of its box office records?
How to improve your FPS for better gaming (without buying new hardware)
Engadget / 8h
Frame rates and graphical fidelity have an inverse relationship, so making your games look a little less beautiful runs them much better.
Anthropic Releases Its Second New AI Model in Less Than a Week
Gizmodo / 8h
Like other recent models, Sonnet 5.5 is said to mostly be cheaper and faster.
These Are the Best Tech Gifts Under $50
Lifehacker / 8h
Tech products can get expensive fast. When you factor in the historic demand from the ongoing memory crisis , you might find yourself spending more than you'd like for the people on your list. It doesn't have to be this way. There's a surprising variety of products you can pick up for $50 or less. While not everything in the tech world can be found at this price point (at least, not with any expe
Not Even $10,000 Could Convince These Locals To Stop Protesting a Data Center Project
Gizmodo / 8h
A developer is offering Pennsylvania locals cash to stop protesting a new data center.
Federal Judge Blocks Utah’s VPN Crackdown
Gizmodo / 8h
The judge temporarily blocked the rule after finding it likely unconstitutional.
PSA: Avengers: Endgame Encore features one less Doomsday tease in non-IMAX theaters
Mashable / 8h
If you want to catch every Avengers: Doomsday teaser in Avengers: Endgame Encore , be warned. Not every theater is showing all four extra scenes. SEE ALSO: 'Avengers: Endgame Encore' sets up 'Doomsday' with 4 new scenes. Here's what happens. Instead, only IMAX screenings of Avengers: Endgame Encore are showing all of the extra scenes, along with Infinity Vision theaters. Infinity Vision is not a
Leaked photos appear to show a new Kindle is coming — heres what we know
Mashable / 8h
After two years, it appears we're getting a new Kindle . The news comes from leaked photos posted by Roland Quandt on WinFuture , showcasing 25 new photos of a new Kindle. In the photos, there appears to be a redesigned 12th generation of Kindle, an update to its 2024 predecessor . From the photos, it appears the new Kindle e-reader will come in three different shades: black, light blue, and purp
Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
TechCrunch / 8h
The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.
Shark’s NeverChange Air Purifier Is Nearly Half Off Right Now
Wired / 8h
Shark and other top air purifier brands are on discount ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ review: Business-grade control with impressive performance
How-To Geek / 8h
I've spent the past few weeks using the Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ NAS , and it is definitely a different experience than I'm used to. Focusing more on security and enterprise-grade features, this NAS is a great fit for small/medium businesses or enthusiasts, but it might not be the right choice for someone just starting out with homelabbing or self-hosting.
Chase May Give Rejected Travel Card Applicants A Second Chance—With Other Lenders Taking The Risk
View from the Wing / 8h
Chase is exploring a second chance for people it turns down for some of its co-branded credit cards, with other lenders taking on the risk. United is interested—and increasingly makes having its card essential to getting the most from MileagePlus.
10 Security Hacks Every Local AI User Should Know
Lifehacker / 9h
When you think of local AI, you might assume that running models on local hardware instead of paying for cloud-based services is the safer and more private option. That’s only partially true. When running AI locally, you maintain better control over your workflows and data. You decide whether to share your data with any third-party services, and if so, under what terms. You also don’t have to wor
Sam's Club Has Some Great Tech Deals to Compete With October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. With October Prime Day around the corner, other retailers are starting their own competing sales in the hopes of getting a slice of your business. Sam's Club is one of them, and although they haven't officially announced a sale for the same timeframe as October Prime Day, t
One encryption tool can lock down 10GB in 35 seconds, and a lifetime subscription is only $40
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Encrypt and privately share Windows files with an EncryptPro Personal Plan lifetime subscription for $39.99 (reg. $139). Opens in a new window Credit: EncyptPro EncryptPro Personal Plan for Windows: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 $139 Save $99.01 Most file encryption tools make you build a locked vault, then wait while large files are decrypted before you can open them. EncryptPro encrypts f
'Don't waste your time': Raspberry Pi expert reveals users are essentially unable to swap out RAM chips for repairs or upgrades
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Raspberry Pi firmware has refused RAM capacity changes on Pi 5-family boards since at least September 2024, something that was formally confirmed by a company engineer in June 2026 The company states that this is intentional: a lock kills the profit in reselling 2GB boards fitted with untested larger chips as 8GB models, preventing bootlegging with substandard components that causes QC issues A s
The 80+ best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers to shop today
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Starting about a week earlier than we expected, Amazon's second Prime Day sale of the year has just kicked off. And it's going to be around for the next seven days — ending at 11:59pm AEDT on Monday, October 5. Yes, it will be daylight savings by the sale ends, but this weeklong sale is still an excellent opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, or pick up those spooky decorati
Carnival Rewards Mastercard credit card review: The first cruise card to earn you loyalty status
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Carnival Cruise Line has overhauled its loyalty program, rewarding big spenders over frequent cruisers and removing lifetime loyalty status. Its new Carnival Rewards™ Mastercard®, issued by Barclays Bank, is the best way for cruisers to advance through the loyalty tiers and earn more onboard perks and freebies. Cardholders can also earn points redeemable for Carnival purchases, from cruise deposi
How to watch Eagles vs Bears: Live streams & TV Channels
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Watch Eagles vs Bears on ESPN/ABC via Sling (US) Unlock your stream with IPVanish (save up to 83%) Eagles vs Bears kick-off: Mon, Sep 28 at 8.15pm ET / 1.15am BST (Tue) The Eagles vs Bears is looking like a realisation of the worst-case scenario for Chicago, with third-string quarterback Case Keenum expected to take the reins for the Week 3 MNF clash at Soldier Field. It'll be his first NFL actio
Excel tables do way more than format your data—7 things I actually use them for
How-To Geek / 9h
Excel tables don't exactly sound exciting. You select some data, press Ctrl+T , and Excel gives you a nicely formatted block with distinct headers and banded rows. Very professional; very Excel. If that's all you think tables are for, I wouldn't blame you. I've been using Excel for decades, and even I sometimes take tables for granted. But the real benefit is what happens next.
Vietnam Airlines 787 Near-Disaster In Munich: Investigators Reveal A Bizarre Cause
One Mile at a Time / 9h
In mid-August 2026, a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 had a terrifying takeoff from Munich , whereby it overran the runway, causing damage to the runway lights and the plane. Fortunately the plane did eventually manage to get airborne, so none of the 287 people onboard were injured. This incident was beyond bizarre, as it appeared the plane just kept rolling and rolling and rolling, despite this be
Meta Goes All-In On AI for Businesses Before Muse Goes Horribly Wrong
Gizmodo / 9h
Nothing to see here, folks.
AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
TechCrunch / 9h
The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
Microsoft Shrivels When Asked If Its “Good Neighbor” Data Center Policy Will Involve Actually Supporting Community Groups
Futurism / 9h
As tempers flared around AI data centers back in January, Microsoft’s president Brad Smith issued a warm and fuzzy blog post about “building community-first AI infrastructure.” Smiths’ essay outlined a five-point plan to “partner with local communities across the United States,” with action-items like paying “our way to ensure our data centers don’t increase your electricity prices” and creating
4 overlooked Samsung apps I added to my home screen so I don’t forget to use them
How-To Geek / 9h
Samsung Galaxy phones are packed with exclusive features, controls, and a slew of pre-installed apps. So many, in fact, that they're sometimes all categorized as bloatware. It's easy to ignore the dozens of apps on your phone right out of the box, but many of Samsung's apps are great alternatives to Google's.
Pixel Watches Are Getting Two New Health Tracking Features
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google’s “Health Guardian” feature set is rolling out to Pixel Watches 3, 4, and 5 this week, and to Fitbit Air users “later this year.” Google says the new features will include reports on your blood pressure trends and on insulin resistance, which is a big claim for a wearable. Here’s what we know about Health Guardian, including how to set it u
Why Is American Airlines Suddenly Sucking Up To President Trump?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
It seems that there’s a recent shift among American Airlines management, whereby the company is very publicly praising President Trump. Let me be clear, this post isn’t at all intended to be political, as you could replace Trump with Biden, for all I care. The reason I’m writing about this is because I’m curious what the real motive is here. After all, airline executives tend to try to further th
Last call: Who should (and shouldn't) transfer Chase points to Hyatt before Oct. 1
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Time is running out if you have a Chase credit card with a transfer ratio to Hyatt that changes from 1:1 to the new 4:3 ratio on Oct. 1. Impacted cardholders include those who opened the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) before June 15, as well as Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees ) cardholders. We've done some in-depth coverage on whether you should trans
To keep drug prices high, pharma has been piling up the patents
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The cost of healthcare in general is a debilitating, pre-existing condition for Americans. But the high prices of prescription drugs usually stand out as a pain point. While there are many insidious reasons why Americans pay more—often far more—for their medicines than people in peer countries, exploitation of the US patent system is an obvious one. A study published Monday in JAMA highlights jus
Trump cuts fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The federal government’s war on fuel efficiency claimed another victim today. The Department of Transportation released a new rule for the country’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, which, as expected, discourage the very idea of economical vehicles. Among the changes is a rollback to fuel economy numbers not seen in more than a decade, below even the low standards implemented in 2020 ,
Kalshi loses again as judges rule prediction markets must obey gambling laws
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Another federal appeals court has ruled that states can enforce their gambling laws against the prediction market Kalshi, which asserts that it can only be regulated by the US government. On Friday, a three-judge panel in the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled unanimously against Kalshi and in favor of Ohio and Tennessee. While the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has exclusiv
Google seemingly confirms plans to kill ChromeOS in 2034
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
We are mere days away from the launch of Googlebooks , the long-awaited Android laptops that Google hopes will compete with macOS and Windows. But what of Chromebooks? There have been hints that Google plans to sunset its web-first ChromeOS platform, and a new support page lays out some of the specifics. The support page , spotted by 9to5Google , aims to explain the role of Googlebooks to Chrome
Scientists solve 1840s space weather mystery
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The infamous Carrington Event of 1859 has long been considered the first extreme space weather event, but there have been reports of minor disturbances to telegraph equipment during geomagnetic storms since the late 1840s. In 2013, scholars discovered an anonymous report published in 1871 in Nature describing how a "very intense magnetic disturbance" disrupted rail travel in Exeter on the souther
Matt Groening Says ‘Futurama’ Has ‘Lots More Stories to Tell’
Gizmodo / 10h
Three specials are still on the way, but season 14's end could be the series finale for the long-running sci-fi show.
LanCache increases my download speed tenfold, but only for these 5 tasks
How-To Geek / 10h
If you have multiple PCs or consoles at home or host LAN gaming parties like me, LanCache might be the magical setup you didn’t know you needed. I’ve recommended LanCache to small offices, gaming cafĆ©s, and even to friends who gave each of their kids a separate Xbox.
Discord is testing a lightweight mode to free up resources while gaming
Engadget / 10h
Unsurprisingly, it's called Game Mode.
Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 5.5, a faster and cheaper follow-up to Opus 5.5
Mashable / 10h
Anthropic just released Claude Sonnet 5.5, the second model in its Claude 5.5 family. It arrives less than a week after the company launched Claude Opus 5.5 . According to Anthropic's announcement , Sonnet 5.5 runs more than 30 percent faster than Sonnet 5 and costs up to 30 percent less for most work. The company describes it as a lower-cost complement to Opus 5.5, and that Sonnet 5.5 is best su
Florida Man Wants OpenAI to Stop New Models Until We Figure Out What the Hell Is Going On
Gizmodo / 10h
"It is only by the grace of the Almighty that one of Defendants' AI agents hasn’t compromised a water supply or shut down a power grid—yet."
Boox Announces the Picco, Its Smallest E-Reader Ever (2026)
Wired / 10h
The Boox Picco is a palm-sized e-reader with a 4-inch screen, strong support for different ebook formats, and digital utility tools.
Ring's bestselling 2K doorbell bundle is now $80 off at Best Buy
How-To Geek / 10h
Keeping your home or dwelling safe and protected is easier than ever with the massive popularity of smart doorbells and indoor cameras. Ring continues to be one of the industry leaders and as tech and AI evolve, these units are becoming more and more affordable, and right now, you can pick up one of the brand's bestselling bundles from Best Buy for some insane savings—and its $80 off, too.
Google will support ChromeOS until 2034 as it shifts to Googlebook OS
Engadget / 10h
Some recent Chromebook devices will be able to switch to the new operating system.
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
TechCrunch / 10h
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.
Movies without drama: Easily use Linux USB drives with Plex
How-To Geek / 10h
Plex is simple to install and use, and it performs marvelously. One thing that drives new users crazy though, is trying to access media on external USB drives. Here’s the easy way.
Tesla delays Roadster 2 event again due to bad weather
TechCrunch / 10h
Tesla says the event "can only be held outdoors," as it's expected to show the car flying in some form using SpaceX thrusters.
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
TechCrunch / 10h
Just like the rest of the U.S., data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.
15 early Prime Day tech deals under $30 I'd actually buy —earbuds, smart home gadgets, chargers, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
For those who don't know, Amazon has a second Prime Day sale next week (October 6-7), and in true Amazon fashion, the retailer has released early deals you can shop right now . • Shop Amazon's full early Prime Day sale As TechRadar's deals editor and a tech bargain lover, I've rounded up my 15 favorite electronic gadgets on sale for under $30 . These include earbuds, smart home devices, iPhone ac
Human Contractors Are Seeing All Your Horny — and Creepy — AI Prompts
Futurism / 11h
It’s no secret that one of the things that AI users love using chatbots for is cranking out smut. These prompts, though, are far from private. According to a new scoop from 404 Media , hundreds of human contractors who were hired to improve Microsoft’s Copilot AI are reviewing users’ image editing prompts and the photos that they upload. And many of these workers say they’re being inundated with
Cool: American Airlines App Can Now Automatically Move You To A Better Seat
One Mile at a Time / 11h
We all have our seat preferences — some prefer aisles, some prefer windows, and… well, hopefully nobody prefers a middle seat. š Of course as anyone who has booked a flight can attest to, sometimes our preferred seat types aren’t available. So that brings us to the latest new app feature that American has added , which travelers will appreciate. American’s new automatic seat change technology A
Many Were Proved Completely Wrong Today About SpaceX Starship Working
Next Big Future / 11h
List of those who were WRONG when they predicted SpaceX Starship would not work or there were fatal design flaws. List in the comments, who should be on the –They Were WRONG and now we Remember and Mock them for Being WRONG. Also, we were RIGHT. Will Lockett (Planet Earth and Beyond) Explicit titles: “Starship ... Read more
Boeing Knew About New 737 MAX Software Glitch For Nearly Two Years—United And Southwest Won’t Accept Aircraft With It
View from the Wing / 11h
Boeing knew about a newly disclosed 737 MAX software glitch for nearly two years before notifying airlines. Now United and Southwest won’t accept new aircraft with the affected software, the FAA is delaying MAX 10 certification, and a permanent fix was initially targeted for early 2028.
The internet goes after Flock CEOs personal information as backlash continues
Mashable / 11h
Flock CEO Garrett Langley is avoiding the public. Last week, as individuals testified to Flock's flaws in front of the U.S. Senate's Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, Langley stayed home. He sent a letter in his stead. But a group of ignited internet users believes the CEO, who runs an $8 billion surveillance technology company advertised as a security solution, should be put on display
Instagram put a warning on Florence Pughs Cornell 7 post. Why?
Mashable / 11h
The allegations detailed in a former Cornell University student's lawsuit are horrifying. The student, identified in the suit as Jane Doe, alleges that seven fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2024, ultimately prompting her to leave the university. Since she filed the lawsuit, students at Cornell and others beyond the campus have spoken out. Among them is actress Florence Pu
Anker unveils Eufy S4 video doorbell with VR viewing and AI tracking
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Anker claims its new Eufy S4 video doorbell is the first with VR viewing The device has a 180-degree field of view, and uses AI tracking to follow subjects and frame them It's set to ship at the end of October, for $299 (about £230 / AU$430) Anker has unveiled its Edge 5.0 lineup of smart home devices, but the new Eufy Video Doorbell S4 that apparently comes with VR viewing of who's at your door
LG UltraGear Evo 39GX950B is almost perfect except for one major flaw
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
LG 39GX950B-B: The Two-Minute Review It's impossible to describe the LG UltraGear Evo 39GX950B-B as anything short of phenomenal. It's the end goal for any PC gamer striving for the best quality, with its immersive 21:9 aspect ratio and crisp image quality, thanks to its 5K2K (5120x2160) display resolution. It also uses a 4th-gen tandem OLED panel, best known for its improvements in sustaining hi
These 4 apps transform your Galaxy Watch into something Samsung didn't design
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung Galaxy Watches are pretty capable devices with good hardware. With Wear OS, they also have solid software support. Google Play Store access makes customization and functionality virtually limitless. Samsung has done a good job giving users plenty of solid apps by default, but if you are like me, you won’t settle for the default offerings.
Scientists Find Threat of Toxic Metal Exposure Lingers Long After a Wildfire Goes Out
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers found alarmingly high concentrations of toxic metals in Maui residents tested six to 18 months after the 2023 fires.
Disney Must Really Like ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’
Gizmodo / 11h
Not only did it rehire Shawn Levy to direct 'Ghost Rider,' but it just gave Levy a major new TV deal.
Meta-Led Anti-Terrorism Group Faces Mass Resignation of Expert Advisers
Wired / 11h
Meta and other tech giants are pushing through structural changes at the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism that outside researchers allege will weaken oversight of an already embattled consortium.
This Hanging Dryer Finally Solved My Smelly Shoe Problem
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I'm sticking to my marathon training schedule, nor'easter be damned . Normally, that means I'd come home with soaked shoes, prop them in front of a fan, and hope they dry out overnight. And normally, that means I head out with still-damp shoes the next day. Not only is this uncomfortable, but it makes my home smell like a locker room. This weekend
Scientists Find Microbial Life Could Survive on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers created a mini Enceladus in the lab to see how microscopic life would fare in the moon's ocean.
Meta is starting an enterprise business to justify its massive AI spending
Engadget / 11h
Meta wants to sell its AI products and services to other companies.
Southwest’s Christmas Meltdown Stranded 2 Million Passengers — Investors Say They’re The Inconvenienced Ones
View from the Wing / 11h
Southwest Airlines stranded roughly two million passengers during its Christmas 2022 meltdown. Nearly four years later, shareholders are still trying to get paid for it.
Dan Trachtenberg Is Shifting From ‘Predator’ to… ‘Sleeping Beauty’?
Gizmodo / 11h
The director of 'Prey,' 'Badlands,' and 'Killer of Killers' is tackling a famous fairy tale.
It’s Starting to Look Like Frontier AI Labs Will Be Taken Down in a Storm of Product Liability Suits If Their Models Keep Going on Incredibly Illegal Rogue Hacking Sprees
Futurism / 11h
At times this year, it’s almost felt as though OpenAI and Anthropic were in a race to the bottom, one-upping each other over whose AI models were more capable of going rogue, escaping sandbox environments, and infiltrating the most third party systems. Just last week, OpenAI admitted that its models had accessed “dozens of third parties,” leading to its latest — nope, not even first — pause on fr
Ayaneo shrank down the Game Boy form factor with its latest $89 handheld
Engadget / 11h
The Konkr Pocket Block is now up for preorder and will start shipping in October.
Where to find YouTube's autoplay settings and how to turn it off and on
Engadget / 11h
An annoying feature that's typically on by default.
Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
TechCrunch / 11h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday introduced a toolkit of software and hardware products that add independent security layers around AI agents to ensure they stay within their test environments even if they attempt to break out.
Trump Admin Is Reportedly Giving FOIA Requests an AI Makeover
Gizmodo / 11h
Why not let the bots choose what you can and can't find out about what your government is doing?
I'm finally hitting the 8GB VRAM wall, but here's how I'm hanging on
How-To Geek / 11h
I knew this day would come, but my GPU is finally struggling to run new games within its 8GB of VRAM, even at lower settings and resolutions. This is not inherently a problem, things do move on after all. But, it couldn't have happened at a worse time.
Meta’s Smart Glasses PR Cleanup Campaign Is in Full Swing
Gizmodo / 11h
This year's Meta Connect was all about public perception.
Even Bose Is Bringing Wired Earbuds Back
Gizmodo / 11h
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are $99 USB-C powered earbuds with some premium perks.
Hurricane Polo Will Hit the US Hard Without Making Landfall
Gizmodo / 12h
States across the southwestern and central U.S. are bracing for severe weather from the remnants of this powerful cyclone.
Pro wrestlers mourn the passing of AEW star PAC
Mashable / 12h
Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, who went by the ring name PAC, passed away at the age of 40 over the weekend, according to All Elite Wrestling . News of Satterley's death was quite sudden, as he had previously wrestled the opening match of AEW's All Out pay-per-view on Sept. 26, and AEW announced his passing the following day. Satterley's passing also coincided with the celebration of l
AI models are becoming outdated at record speed — so what does that mean for the tokens that companies are spending millions on?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AI models are becoming quickly outdated as they’re replaced with newer versions Most AI tokens are used on models available for less than four months Open-weight models are now more popular than closed AI models New data from Vercel’s AI Gateway claims AI models are becoming outdated faster than ever as new versions are introduced. Token spend is increasingly on newer models – most of which have
Anthropic releases Sonnet 5.5, which it calls a significantly cheaper, faster work partner
TechCrunch / 12h
Anthropic has released the newest version of its mid-range model, boasting faster response times and less token burn.
Let’s Talk About the Huge ‘Star Wars’ News That Broke This Weekend
Gizmodo / 12h
Jon Watts is reportedly attached to direct 'Star Wars Episode X,' written by Simon Kinberg, and people have thoughts.
The 4 best Netflix movies to watch this week (September 28 - October 4)
How-To Geek / 12h
October is barreling toward us and will arrive at the end of the week, and with it comes a brand new swath of catalog movies on October 1, including all five Twilight movies, three Psycho films, The Devil Wears Prada , and a couple of great ones I'll fill you in on below, so keep reading.
This setting change can make your Android phone feel instantly faster
Engadget / 12h
This easy Android tweak makes navigating your phone and switching apps feel almost immediate. And it's really easy to set up. Here's how.
F1 in Azerbaijan: That was almost a close-run thing
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Formula 1 raced on the streets of Baku, Azerbaijan, this past weekend. Although the race predates Liberty’s acquisition of the sport by a few months , it’s a rather good microcosm of the sport as it exists today. The track is a real challenge; it takes place on dusty city streets lined with concrete walls and through a medieval fortress gate, followed by a 1.4-mile (2.2 km) flat-out blast to the
OpenAI halts frontier-model training amid string of agent misalignment incidents
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
OpenAI says it has paused all internal training of "our most capable models" as it continues what CEO Sam Altman is calling "an extensive and ongoing review related to our agents’ use of internet access during training and evaluation." The company revealed the pause in a report about a so-called misalignment incident in which an agent attempted to exploit a gap in Internet-access restrictions dur
NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Recently, the astronauts on board the International Space Station performed a routine "walk-off" maneuver with the large, 58-foot-long robotic arm attached to the orbiting laboratory. The robotic arm, known as Canadarm2 because it was supplied by the Canadian Space Agency, is something of a modern engineering miracle—it can effectively move around the exterior of the large space station like an i
If You Love 'American Horror Story,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. American Horror Story is kind of an institution, at this point. Seasons may vary in impact and the precise tone of the horror may fluctuate, but we’ve come to count on its gonzo sensibility and commitment to the bit. With its anthology approach and rotating troupe of semi-permanent actors (including Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson), AHS has delive
Apples next Vision Pro could look more like Meta VR Glasses
Mashable / 12h
Apple's plans for the Vision Pro are shifting again as Meta's lightweight VR glasses shape the expectations of future VR headsets. According to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman , Apple is exploring a redesigned headset that follows the same core philosophy as Meta's, i.e., moving the compute components out of the headset and into an external puck. But the project, code-named N224, is reportedly on life s
Google is killing off Gemini’s Gems in favor of ‘skills’
TechCrunch / 12h
As all-in-one AI agents like Meta's Muse and Instinct take off, Google is opting to end a feature that built task-specific agents.
A ‘Wildly Unusual’ Outbreak of Dengue is Hitting Florida Hard As Several Counties Declare State of Emergency
Gizmodo / 12h
2026 is set to be the worst year yet for locally acquired cases in the state.
When can we say AI made a scientific discovery?
MIT Technology Review / 12h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . Last Wednesday, Anthropic announced that earlier this year it had launched a molecular biology lab, where Claude agents read and conjecture about hard biology problems and human scientists run experiments on what they report. And this AI-powered lab, the compa
The Most Thoughtful Gift You Get This Holiday May Have Been Picked by a Chatbot
Gizmodo / 12h
More shoppers are expected to expected to make AI part of their shopping this year.
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