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The US military is still using Claude — but defense-tech clients are fleeing
TechCrunch / now
As the US continues its aerial attack on Iran, Anthropic models are being used for many targeting decisions.





Which Airlines Have Onboard Bars & Lounges? We’re Down To Six Carriers

300+One Mile at a Time / 6h
While airlines are doing everything they can to squeeze more seats onto planes in economy, in many cases airlines are increasingly allocating more space to first and business class. For the most part, this comes in the form of more comfortable and spacious seats, though around a handful of airlines take it a step further by offering special onboard amenities , like inflight bars and lounges. Afte






The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak
66BBC News / 6h
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives.






'The total industrialization of cyber threats': Cloudflare report outlines how hackers are 'weaponizing the Internet'
Latest from TechRadar / 2min
There is a "fundamental rewiring of the modern cyberattack" going on and AI is at the center.





UPerfect’s $120 portable monitor is a big-screen dream: For commuters and multitaskers who need extra screen space, the 18.5-inch 120Hz IPS display is an easy recommendation
Latest from TechRadar / 2min
UPerfect’s 18.5-inch portable monitor with a 120Hz 1080p IPS display and FreeSync support is now just $120 at Newegg.





Polymarket Decides Incentivizing a Nuclear Detonation Might Be a Bad Idea
Gizmodo / 2min
The prediction market platform recenlty pulled trades on the probablibly of a nuclear weapon being denotated.





Review: The $499 Pixel 10a does something Samsung and Apple cant
Mashable / 8min
Google's new Pixel 10a lacks novelty, but for a budget phone, that's not such a bad thing. The Android maker's $500 handset walks the same road that its predecessors have for several years now: It's a slightly downgraded version of last year's Pixel 10 . So, what's new this time around? Besides the lower price and slightly downgraded specs, the camera array is now completely flush with the rest o





MacBook Neos real killer feature: Its $499 education pricing
Mashable / 8min
Apple's budget laptop, the MacBook Neo , is here. There has been lots of hype around Apple's cheapest ever MacBook and its price point starting at $599. At that price range, it finally puts Apple's MacBook line into financial reach for many potential users who just couldn't see themselves spending $1,000 or more for a laptop. While $599 is a pretty affordable deal for a MacBook , knocking off ano





The Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum is down to a record-low $299.99 at Amazon
Mashable / 8min
SAVE 57%: As of March 4, the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum-mop is on sale for $299.99, down from $699.99, at Amazon. That's a 57% discount or $400 in savings. Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 robot vacuum-mop $299.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $400 If you're sick of vacuuming and mopping your floors but refuse to pay $1,000 to have a robot do it for you, it’s time to look past Roomba (they filed for





These 5 Sonos features are still better than any alternative I’ve tried
How-To Geek / 9min
I’m old enough to say that I’ve been a Sonos user pretty much since the start, and let’s be honest—the last couple of years have been tough on the brand. They’re still recovering from the app overhaul gaffe that frustrated a lot of customers (myself included), while competitors like Bluesound and Wiim have taken a few bites out of their lunch.





NordVPN’s Android feature now warns Europeans about scam calls before they answer
Latest from TechRadar / 9min
NordVPN’s Call Protection feature now warns Android users across Europe, the US, the UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia about potential scam calls before they pick up





'Highly adjustable, remarkably comfortable': Autonomous ErgoChair Pro is the office chair we return to over and over, and it's $100 off
Latest from TechRadar / 9min
Autonomous ErgoChair Pro has all the comfort features I look for in a high-end ergonomic chair, including adjustable headrest, armrests and lumbar support.





Behold Combined Operations 2.0 Now With A Lot of Drones and AI
Next Big Future / 17min
China and Russia clearly are seeing the next level nature of US and Israel tech enhanced intelligence and drones integrated with everything else. Combined operations (aka joint operations or combined arms) means coordinated military action across multiple services (army, navy, air force, space, cyber) or allied nations to achieve effects greater than any single branch ... Read more





Whatever This Is, We’ve Never Seen Anything Like It
Gizmodo / 17min
Blacklisting Anthropic feels like a peek at an uncertain future.





Google Pixel 10a Review: Sensible Value
Wired / 19min
It may not offer much new, but the Pixel 10a remains one of the best smartphones in the US for under $500.





‘It’s by design’: the LG G6 OLED TV’s colors aren’t as punchy as the G5's in its best picture mode — and that’s on purpose, says LG
Latest from TechRadar / 24min
Seeing a new OLED not look as bold next to its predecessor can be jarring, but with the LG G6, it appears to be intentional.





I reviewed the ‘world’s first’ Dolby Atmos FlexConnect soundbar ‘system’ and it’s really something — here’s what I made of LG’s multi-box Sound Suite
Latest from TechRadar / 24min
I finally tried a soundbar system with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, and to say it impressed me would be an understatement.





The $599 MacBook Neo is the new budget laptop to beat
How-To Geek / 24min
After months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Apple has finally revealed its new affordable laptop: the MacBook Neo. There are some notable downgrades compared to the MacBook Air, but it looks like a fantastic computer for $599, and education customers can get it for just $499.





‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 2 Just Cast Some Major Players
Gizmodo / 24min
Lucy Boynton, Babou Ceesay, and Peter Mullan have come aboard the 'Game of Thrones' spin-off as characters book readers know very well.





Google Pixel 10a Review: One Lazy Refresh
Gizmodo / 24min
Google really phoned it in with its latest Pixel A-series phone.





Well, there goes any reason to buy an iPad Air
Engadget / 25min
Apple just announced the MacBook Neo , a 13-inch laptop offering the full macOS experience for just $599. It is the machine, I’m sure, plenty of the company’s fans have been clamoring for since the dawn of the netbook. I’m equally sure its specs have enough drawbacks to ensure there are still plenty of customers for the more expensive Macbooks; the same cannot be said of the iPad Air. If you’re l





American Airlines New A319 Adds First Class Seats Without Removing Coach — Back Galley Photo Shows Flight Attendants Have Nowhere to Stand
View from the Wing / 26min
American Airlines has started flying its newly retrofitted Airbus A319 with 12 first class seats instead of 8—and it got there without removing any coach seats. The result is visible in a new back-galley photo: flight attendants say there’s nowhere to stand or work, and they end up in the aisle while passengers queue for the lavatory.





Google’s AI Sent an Armed Man to Steala Robot Body for It to Inhabit, Then Encouraged Him to Kill Himself, Lawsuit Alleges
Futurism / 28min
A bizarre new wrongful death lawsuit against Google alleges that the tech giant’s chatbot, Gemini, urged a 36-year-old Florida man named Jonathan Gavalas to kill others as part of a delusional mission to obtain a robot body for his AI “wife” — and when he failed to do so, it pushed the man to successfully end his life, telling him that they could be together in death. “When the time comes, you wi





After a week streaming live sports with a VPN, here are the 3 things I found that'll drive you crazy
Latest from TechRadar / 31min
It's really not as simple as you'd think





The 5 best places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse
The Points Guy Articles / 32min
On Aug. 12, 2026, a rare total solar eclipse will enchant travelers across such diverse landscapes as sun-kissed Mediterranean beaches, the rolling hills of Spanish wine country and the Arctic wilderness. During a total solar eclipse, the moon passes directly in front of the sun, blocking its light. Only the sun's outer atmosphere (the corona) is visible during totality as the temperatures drop a





Apples MacBook Neo comes in citrus yellow and blush pink. The internet has thoughts.
Mashable / 37min
For years, Apple laptops have lived in a world of tasteful restraint: silver, space gray, maybe the occasional muted gold Apple calls starlight. Functional, sleek, and, depending on who you ask, a little boring. So when Apple unveiled the new MacBook Neo , a lighter, more budget-friendly addition to its laptop lineup, it wasn't just the $599 price tag that caught people's attention. It was the co





The DJI Mic Mini is back in stock at its lowest price ever
Mashable / 37min
SAVE $20: As of March 4, get the DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) for $79 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $99. That's a discount of 20% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $79 at Amazon $99 Save $20 Whether you're an aspiring creator or just want better audio for what you're already making, the DJI Mic





Taco Bell rewards members can get Peacock for free — heres how
Mashable / 37min
GET 1 MONTH FREE : Through March 10, Taco Bell rewards members can get one free month of Peacock Select . That's $7.99 in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Select free for one month with Taco Bell rewards (save $7.99) I don't know about you, but any chance I have to score a streaming service for free in 2026, I'm taking. If you haven't redeemed a Peacock streaming deal in the





Lossless Scaling isn't just frame generation: 5 unique ways to use your NVIDIA GPU's most versatile feature
How-To Geek / 38min
Lossless Scaling often gets framed as cheap frame generation. It's true: It costs $7, and it can do incredible things, such as bringing your old Nvidia GTX 1060 GPU out of retirement for the purpose of being a second GPU.





The MacBook Neo Isn't the Only Low-Cost Mac Worth Buying
Lifehacker / 39min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple's "affordable" MacBook is official. The company revealed the "MacBook Neo" in a non-livestreamed event on Wednesday , following a series of product announcements throughout the week. Despite the hoopla, there aren't a ton of surprises here: The rumors pointed to a low-cost MacBook running an iPhone chip that came in a variety of fun colors t





10 Hacks Every Amazon Fire TV User Should Know
Lifehacker / 39min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The first thing you need to understand about Amazon Fire anything is that a Fire TV and a Fire TV Stick are not the same thing. Some hacks only work on Fire TVs, others only with Fire TV Sticks, and others with both. You can have a Google TV (or any kind of TV) and hook up a Fire TV Stick to it: So if you don't have a Fire TV, know that there is a





Best laptops of MWC 2026: the five most exciting mobile computing products we've spotted at the show
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
We've been stalking the show floor at MWC 2026 to find the most exciting upcoming laptops — and these are the ones I've picked.





iPhone 17e hands-on: Pretty in pink, with portraits enabled
Engadget / 47min
The iPhone 17e was announced on Monday through a press release, so there was no real chance to immediately get a hands-on with it. But at Apple’s event in New York today, the phone was on display alongside the new MacBook Neo, iPad Air M4, MacBook Pro M5 and Studio Display XDR. I managed to take it for a quick spin to see if it is truly as similar to the iPhone 16e as it appeared from pictures. S





X taps William Shatner to give out invites to its payments service, X Money
TechCrunch / 52min
42 X users donated to William Shatner's charity in exchange for an early invite to X Money beta.





Microsoft Word bloat is real, and these old versions prove it
How-To Geek / 53min
Open Microsoft Word in 2026, and before you type a single word, you're greeted by a search bar, a ribbon full of icons, a Share button, templates, and an AI assistant in the margins. All you wanted was a blank page. Instead, you got a dashboard.





World’s Biggest Acidic Geyser Springs Back to Life After Years of Dormancy


Gizmodo / 54min
The geyser is likely to fall back into dormancy soon, but there's a slim chance the spectacular eruptions will continue into summer.





The Texas Senate Primary Was a Preview of Creator Wars to Come
Wired / 55min
After the 2024 election, influencers were seen as an asset. A contentious race between Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett showed that they can also be a liability.





Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos
BBC News / 1h
Videos, including of glasses-wearers using the toilet or having sex, are sometimes reviewed by a Kenya-based subcontractor.





Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra from Amazon and get a free storage upgrade and a free $200 gift card
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $200 + GET A FREE $200 GIFT CARD: Pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra from Amazon and get a free $200 Amazon gift card. Plus, Amazon is offering a free storage upgrade, making the 512GB version cost $1,299 — the same price as the 256GB model. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung / Amazon Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (512GB) $1,299 at Amazon $1,499 Save $200 Get a free $200 Amazon gift ca





Keep track of your keys, luggage, and pets with this $64 Apple AirTag 4-pack
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 35%: As of March 4, the Apple AirTag (1st Gen) four-pack is on sale for $64, down from $99, at Amazon. That's a 35% discount, or $35 in savings. Apple AirTag (1st Gen) $64 at Amazon $99 Save $35 I actually use Apple AirTags to keep tabs on my dogs when I'm visiting my mom's house, but they're just as handy for tracking your keys, wallet, luggage, or backpack. If you've been waiting for a pri





Level up your living room with the 55-inch Samsung S90F 4K Smart TV for its lowest price ever
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $500: As of March 4, get the 55-inch Samsung S90F OLED 4K Smart TV for $1,097.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,597.99. That's a discount of 31% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 55-inch Samsung S90F OLED 4K Smart TV $1,097.99 at Amazon $1,597.99 Save $500 Ready for a bigger and better TV ? These days, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg





Good smart home safety starts with these 7 key sensors
How-To Geek / 1h
Your smart home can make your life a little easier, but it can also make your home safer. There are several smart home sensors that can help to protect you and your home.





No more single-player Sony PS5 exclusives are coming to PC according to a new report
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Sony is reportedly stepping away from offering PC ports of its games.





Another Oracle data center issue was apparently to blame for latest TikTok outage
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
After TikTok sees issues in the US for the second time in a little more than a month, another Oracle outage was apparently to blame.





Gorgeous Lufthansa Centennial Livery Now On 747, 787, A320, A350, A380!
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Over the past several weeks, Lufthansa has been introducing a special fleet of planes in a 100th anniversary livery. While the first of these planes entered service several weeks ago, I’m very impressed by how quickly five planes have been repainted. I’ve gotta hand it to Lufthansa, this is one of the coolest special liveries we’ve ever seen. Not only that, but the livery looks particularly amazi





Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
TechCrunch / 1h
Want to tap into the energy of 1,100+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders descending on Boston for the Founder Summit 2026 on June 9? Host your own Side Event during “Founder Summit Week,” happening June 4-10!





5 Milwaukee tools every new homeowner should buy from Home Depot
How-To Geek / 1h
New homeowners getting ready for upcoming projects or maintenance will want to find power tools that balance power, price, and versatility, all in a compact form factor. You have several brands to choose from, and Milwaukee is a popular option among DIYers and professionals.





We’ve Drastically Underestimated Sea Levels, Putting Millions at Risk, Study Warns
Gizmodo / 1h
An analysis of coastal impact assessments revealed that the majority are not based on direct sea-level and land-elevation measurements—that's troubling.





A 17-Year-Old ‘Torchwood’ Shrine Is Being Torn Down For Good
Gizmodo / 1h
The famous memorial to Gareth David-Lloyd's fallen 'Torchwood' character Ianto Jones in Cardiff Bay will be no more as of next month.





How Federal Agencies Got Caught Up in Trump's Anti-Immigration Crusade
Wired / 1h
WIRED spoke with workers across seven government agencies—from the IRS to HUD—about how their work has been contorted to support ICE and other immigration efforts.





Goldman Sachs Head During Financial Crisis Says He “Smells” a Similar Crash Coming
Futurism / 1h
For quite some time, investors have been warning that the hundreds of billions of dollars being poured into the buildout of enormous AI data centers could trigger a credit crisis. A recent Bank of America survey found that over a third of fund managers believe corporations are overinvesting in physical assets. Yet all told, AI companies are looking to spend a record-breaking $650 billion on AI in





I qualified for American Airlines status but don’t see it yet — here’s why you might not either
The Points Guy Articles / 1h
I will almost certainly have Platinum Pro status in American Airlines' AAdvantage program in 2026. My account just doesn't show it yet. I'm not alone. At the start of March, many American Airlines flyers who qualify for status at the last minute via credit card spending typically have to wait a little longer to get the good news about their status achievement. Here's what's going on and what to e





Ninja just super-sized its iconic glass air fryer — and it can do a lot more than just cook chips
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Ninja Crispi Pro left our US reviewer seriously impressed, and it's ready to take its place in your kitchen.





Are consumers doomed to pay more for electricity due to data center buildouts?
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Big Tech is set to agree to build its own power plants for data centers and shield consumers from rising electricity costs, but companies face daunting logistical obstacles to delivering on the pledge championed by President Donald Trump. At a White House event on Wednesday, executives from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle, and OpenAI are due to sign the pledge to supply their own pow





Where to buy Pokémon Pokopia: Last chance to preorder and score a free canvas tote
Mashable / 1h
PREORDER NOW: Today is your last chance to preorder Pokémon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 before its March 5 release, and you can get a free canvas tote at Best Buy or an in-game gift at Amazon . Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Pokémon Pokopia $69.99 at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Pokémon Pokopia $69.99 at Amazon The highly anticipated Pokémon Pokopia officially launc





Amazon knocked over $600 off the Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $600 : As of March 4, Amazon has the Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station on sale for $1,298.98. That's 32% off its list price of $1,899 and its lowest price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 400 portable power station $1,298.98 at Amazon $1,899 Save $600.02 Between off-grid adventures and unexpected power outages, portable power stations have become must-hav





The new Apple iPad Air is live on Walmart: Pre-order now to save up to $60
Mashable / 1h
SAVE UP TO $60: Walmart has the new iPad Air with M4 chip available to pre-order for up to $60 less than retail price. The 11-inch model with 128GB is available to pre-order for $559, down from the standard price of $599. The 11-inch model with 512GB is storage is selling for $839, down from the list price of $899. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad M4 (WiFi) from $549 Mashable's favo





How to preorder the $599 MacBook Neo, Apples new budget MacBook
Mashable / 1h
Preorder the Apple MacBook Neo: Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599 Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $699 Apple finally announced its long-rumored budget MacBook today, and it's called the MacBook Neo. Its starts at just $599, or $500 less than the latest 13-inch MacBook Air , and preorders are now open. Education buyers save $100 by ordering it directly through th





4 weird ports you'll only find on super-old Android phones
How-To Geek / 1h
These days, new phones come with brighter screens, more RAM, and increased durability, but there was also a time when an important aspect of considering a new phone involved checking its selection of ports. Quite a few ports came and went before Android phones settled on the one USB port to rule them all.





Gemini encouraged a man commit suicide to be with his 'AI wife' in the afterlife, lawsuit alleges
Engadget / 1h
The family of 36-year-old Jonathan Gavalas is suing Google after he died by suicide following months of conversations with its Gemini chatbot, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal . The lawsuit alleges that Gemini encouraged Gavalas to take his own life. Gavalas, who reportedly had no documented history of mental health issues, named his chatbot "Xia" and referred to it in messages





The Pixel's Beloved 'Now Playing' Widget Finally Has a Dedicated App
Lifehacker / 1h
The only thing Pixel users love more than the lock screen's Now Playing widget is talking about the Now Playing widget. Whenever I'm out and about with my Pixel and there's music playing, I'll always take a sneaky look at the lock screen, and yes, it'll have identified the song. It's magical. But until now, that's where the magic stopped. What if you want a list of all the songs the widget recogn





Phasmophobia's Tanglewood Drive remodel caused a stir among fans — but I think it's seriously improved the horror game
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Phasmophobia's remodel of 6 Tanglewood Drive was met with criticism, but I think it spells good things for the game's future.





The iPad Air M4 is officially available for pre-order —here's how to get the tablet technically for free from Apple
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The iPad Air M4 is officially available to preorder today, and Apple has an incredible trade-in offer that can save you up to $670 on the brand-new tablet.





I finally automated my messy downloads folder with these 3 "hidden" Windows features
How-To Geek / 1h
For years, my Downloads folder was basically a dumping ground. Screenshots, random PDFs, driver installers, ZIP files I opened once and forgot about. They all landed there and never left. It wasn't that I didn't know how to clean it. I just didn't have a process. Every browser defaults to Downloads. Every quick save ends up there. Over time, it turns into a permanent archive of temporary files.





Highguard will shut down just 45 days after launch — 'We are witnessing the era of two month lifespan shooters'
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Online shooter Highguard will be shutting down after just 45 days.





'It doesn’t have to be all or nothing' — ExpressVPN launches privacy-first tool to combat CSAM
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
ExpressVPN has partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to develop OpenBoundary, a new tool launched to block access to illegal content without compromising encryption.





Sorry, first-party Playstation games aren't coming to PC anymore
Engadget / 2h
Sony is pulling a U-turn on its multi-platform strategy, with Bloomberg ’s Jason Schreier reporting that first-party PS5 games soon to become exclusive once again, at the expense of PC players. Sony started releasing some of its biggest games on PC in 2020, when Horizon Zero Dawn came to Steam. A number of other titles have followed suit since, including The Last of Us Part I, Ghost of Tsushima ,





MacBook Neo preorders — the best places to buy the Apple laptop that 'delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price'
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The new MacBook Neo is now available to preorder, so I'm gathering up all of the retailers who have it available and where you can find the best deals.





This Honda SUV makes the BMW X3 feel overpriced
How-To Geek / 2h
Luxury vehicles have never been cheap to own, and they rarely hold their value like you’d hope. People accept the hit because the comfort, materials, and badge prestige feel worth it.





Remember those pixelated Pokémon battles on your Game Boy? This AI trick lets you remake them in stunning detail
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Nano Banana 2 can make Pokémon screenshots from your imagination.





AI fatigue is real and it’s time for leaders to close the organizational gap
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Companies needs to mature to understand AI fatigue is the current state of the AI cycle.





Big news — Norton VPN brings WireGuard on Apple devices, and lands on Amazon Fire TV
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Norton VPN just got faster on macOS and iOS VPN apps — and it’s now on Amazon Fire TV, too. Here's all you need to know.





MacBook Neo: Great price, but you need to take a close look at those specs
Mashable / 2h
Apple's MacBook Neo is the sort of device that's sure to cause ripples in the market: An elegant, colorful laptop with a surprisingly low starting price for Apple standards: $599 ($499 for educators and students). Before you splurge, however, you need to take a close look at MacBook Neo's specs. For example, MacBook Neo runs on Apple's A18 Pro chip, the chip powering Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro





TikTok won’t add end-to-end encryption to direct messages, report says
TechCrunch / 2h
The social media giant says that end-to-end encryption would make users less safe.





Reclaim Security Raises $26M to Eliminate the 27-Day Remediation Gap
Next Big Future / 2h
New York, USA, 4th March 2026, CyberNewswire





The Top 10 Movies Right Now, According to Streaming Data
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Traditionally, movies released in theaters in January and February are, uh, troubled. But streaming is opposite world. Studios want to get their best material in front of as many eyes as possible in the run up to the Oscars, leading to a glut of streaming prestige movies, an embarrassment of cinematic riches. Whether you like high-concept sci-fi,





Review: The Singapore EDITION (Fine EDITION, But I Wouldn’t Return)
One Mile at a Time / 2h
For the next hotel stay of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip , I spent one night at the 204-key Singapore EDITION . Okay, I’ve gotta be honest, I’m not the biggest fan of the EDITION brand , and this also didn’t even rank among my favorite properties in the EDITION portfolio. So, why would I book this in the first place? Well, I had an Amex Platinum hotel credit to use, and I was one





Hackers are turning to easy, fast AI solutions to roll out attacks - so how can your business stay safe?
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Between speed, quality, and cost, hackers must sacrifice one, and it appears to be - quality.





LexisNexis confirms data breach, says hackers hit customer and business info
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
FulcrumSec leaked roughly 2GB of company data, but LexisNexis says it's old and outdated.





Agentic attacks demand agentic defenses
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Autonomous AI attacks are accelerating. Defenders must adopt agentic AI to keep pace.





American Airlines Involuntarily Bumps the Most Passengers — Their Internal Playbook Shows How to Get the Most Compensation
View from the Wing / 2h
American Airlines has a new internal playbook for oversold flights — and it changes how you should think about taking a voluntary bump. A leaked memo lays out two rules that matter to passengers: everyone is supposed to be paid the highest offer the gate makes, and the third offer is usually the ceiling unless managers approve more. If you want the most compensation, that inside detail is now part





‘One Piece’ Creator Sends Manga Fans on Treasure Hunt for the Real One Piece
Gizmodo / 2h
We got IRL 'One Piece' treasure hunt before 'Grand Theft Auto 6.'





This device keeps my smart home running when everything else fails
How-To Geek / 2h
Your smart home going down can be a real pain. There may be automations you rely on daily that suddenly no longer work. If there's a power outage, your smart home doesn't have to give up the ghost.





Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Middle East tensions escalate
BBC News / 2h
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, March 5 (game #998)
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.





NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, March 5 (game #732)
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.





How to watch F1 in 2026 on Channel 4 (it's free)
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Discover how to watch F1 in 2026 on Channel 4 from anywhere, with the British channel showing highlights and a live stream of the British Grand Prix.





Jeff Bezos Gathering Money to Buy Companies Gutted by AI
Futurism / 2h
Jeff Bezos has come up with a surefire business tactic to secure his legacy for generations to come: break it, then buy it. According to new reporting by the Financial Times , the Amazon founder’s AI lab, Project Prometheus, is raising tens of billions of dollars to snatch up companies reeling from market disruption due to AI. Prior to a $6.2 billion fundraising round in late 2025, Prometheus was





Father sues Google, claiming Gemini chatbot drove son into fatal delusion
TechCrunch / 2h
A father is suing Google and Alphabet, alleging its Gemini chatbot reinforced his son’s delusional belief it was his AI wife and coached him toward suicide and a planned airport attack.





Meet the MacBook Neo, Apple’s colorful answer to the Chromebook, starting at $599
TechCrunch / 2h
Apple is offering the MacBook Neo at a more affordable price point by using an A18 Pro chip, which is used in the iPhone 16 Pro.





American Express opens a brand-new 'speakeasy-style' lounge: First look inside Sidecar
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
If you've ever wished for a high-end airport lounge designed to pop into for just a few minutes before your next flight — complete with elevated food and beverage options you'd actually enjoy — then American Express has an all-new concept for you. Meet Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge, the brand-new lounge from American Express, now open at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Las Ve





I only spend $40 a year on Sling TV—here's how
How-To Geek / 2h
Remember when cord-cutting and canceling cable were all about saving money? It's no secret that streaming services just keep getting more expensive. Sling TV started at $20 per month and now costs double that , and YouTube TV launched at $35 but slowly ballooned to over $80 . Last spring, I canceled my service and went a different route that only cost me around $40 for the entire year.





Apple announces the all-new budget MacBook Neo, starting at $599 in 4 colors
Mashable / 2h
The budget MacBook is here. Today, Apple announced the all-new MacBook Neo during "special Apple experiences" in New York, London, and Shanghai. The 13-inch laptop comes in four fun colors and starts at just $599 (or $499 for students), making it $500 cheaper than the MacBook Air. It tees up fierce competition for Chromebooks and entry-level Windows laptops — a new frontier for Apple. Preorders f





Google reveals dev-focused Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, promises 'best-in-class intelligence for your highest-volume workloads'
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite offers outstanding cost efficiency, beating rival models in more than half of these benchmarks.





Why I run 2 Pi-Hole instances (and how I keep them synced)
How-To Geek / 2h
If you run a Pi-Hole server, you probably, like me, have experienced downtime when updating or rebooting the server. To fix this, I started running two Pi-Hole instances. Here's how I did it, and how I keep them in sync, too.





4 simple habits that instantly transform Bash scripts into cleaner, more readable code
How-To Geek / 2h
Whether you're a beginner or a hardened Bash-writing veteran, there's always room for picking up new tips. Some of the best ones take only moments to learn but are so transformative that they change your entire approach. I have four that will unscramble your Bash spaghetti into a well-formatted work of art.





The Colorful MacBook Neo Is Apple’s Cheapest Laptop Ever
Wired / 2h
At $599, Apple's entry-level MacBook Neo is the most affordable laptop the company has ever made.





Exclusive: ‘Will we ever see a new FinePix? Unlikely’ says Fujifilm, as its compact cameras have evolved intro pricey retro models
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
We spoke with Fujifilm's General Manager for Imaging Solutions in the UK, Theo Georghiades, about making cameras fun again and which compact cameras make business sense





Windows 12 could arrive this year with rumored heavy AI focus — and the hate is strong already
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Is Microsoft planning Windows 12 for this year? I doubt that, but the pre-emptive backlash against its AI features has already started.





The $599 MacBook Neo is Apple's long-awaited colorful, lower-cost MacBook
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Most of Apple's announcements this week have been fairly straightforward internal updates to existing products, give or take some big architectural changes to its high-end processors. But Apple has saved its most interesting announcement for today: The MacBook Neo is a brand-new lower-cost member of Apple's laptop family and will take over for the 13-inch MacBook Air as the company's entry-level





MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple's $599 laptop feels shockingly great
Engadget / 3h
The most interesting product Apple announced this week was its cheapest and least powerful laptop, the MacBook Neo . It’s just fascinating to see the company tackle an entirely new category — it’s not a premium ultraportable like the MacBook Air , and it’s not a computing powerhouse like the MacBook Pro . It’s simply an affordable $599 laptop. And after spending some time with it at Apple’s sprin





Apple’s $600 MacBook Neo Finally Makes Laptops Cute Again
Gizmodo / 3h
The new, colorful MacBook Neo is full of surprises, including a mobile chip.





‘Godzilla x Kong: Supernova’ May Have Just Confirmed a Classic Kaiju
Gizmodo / 3h
Plus, 'Sonic 4' might have found some more wild casting.





Sidecar By Centurion Lounge: New Amex Lounge Concept Debuts In Las Vegas
56One Mile at a Time / 3h
Over the years, we’ve seen quite a bit of innovation when it comes to the credit card airport lounge landscape. While Amex Centurion Lounges were the first, arguably we’ve seen Capital One Lounges and Chase Sapphire Lounges raise the bar in recent years. With that in mind, in July 2025, Amex made an interesting announcement about plans to introduce a new lounge concept, for those who are short on





Apple iPhone 17e preorders are finally live — and I've got the biggest and best discounts right here
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Interested in the new iPhone 17e? Here are the biggest discounts from the US and UK's best retailers.





Bridging the operational AI gap
MIT Technology Review / 3h
The transformational potential of AI is already well established. Enterprise use cases are building momentum and organizations are transitioning from pilot projects to AI in production. Companies are no longer just talking about AI; they are redirecting budgets and resources to make it happen. Many are already experimenting with agentic AI, which promises new levels of automation. Yet, the road t





The $599 MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest Mac laptop yet
Engadget / 3h
Meet the MacBook Neo , Apple’s long-rumored low-cost Mac. Powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro series, the $599 MacBook Neo is Apple’s first attempt at delivering a genuinely affordable Mac laptop. (Ironically, it comes after Apple raised the base prices of the new MacBook Air M5 and MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max .) It’s well below the $1,099 MacBook Air, but Apple didn’t skimp on the desi





Video game Highguard axed weeks after release
BBC News / 3h
It comes after the free-to-play game was given top billing at The Game Awards in December.





UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
BBC News / 3h
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.





Apple launches the MacBook Neo that runs on an iPhone chip — and it starts at only $599
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Apple has announced a more affordable laptop called the MacBook Neo — here's everything you need to know.





Microsoft is reportedly planning a new 365 tier which charges AI agents like humans
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
A new Microsoft 365 plan could sit above E5, offering similar benefits plus Copilot and AI agent management.





Stop using magnetic USB-C cables, they can kill your device
How-To Geek / 3h
Magnetic USB-C cables (the kind that use a dongle to connect) sound like the perfect convenience hack for ultra-fast wired charging, especially if you're not on the wireless charging bandwagon or if we're talking about a device that doesn't support it, like a laptop.





While Samsung gears up to release its 2026 TVs, you can find record-low prices on older models — here are 9 deals I recommend
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
As Samsung gears up to release its 2026 TVs, you can find record-low prices on its existing models, including up to $1,300 off Samsung 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs.





What is the release date for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 episode 2 on Apple TV?
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Here's when Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2's second episode will roar onto Apple TV.





How to watch Indian Wells 2026: Live Streams & TV Channels for ATP and WTA 1000 tennis, Men's and Women's Round 1
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Watch free streams from Indian Wells 2026 in tennis' unofficial fifth slam – TV channels, broadcasters and streams.





One startup’s pitch to provide more reliable AI answers: Crowdsource the chatbots
TechCrunch / 3h
CollectivIQ looks to give users more accurate answers to their AI queries by showing them responses that pull information from ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok — and up to 10 other models — all at the same time.





The AI Jobs Apocalypse Is Starting to Feel Real
Futurism / 3h
It’s difficult to say how many jobs have been lost to AI, or will be lost in the future. But in tech and financial circles, anxieties over an AI jobs apocalypse are running higher than ever. The other week, it was a viral paper from Citrini Research imagining a dire near future in which vast portions of the workforce are outmoded by AI that had Wall Street quivering in its boots . Weeks before th





Screeching tapes and printed code: The wild analog era of early PC storage
How-To Geek / 3h
There was a time when saving a computer program sounded like a modem arguing with a fax machine . Before floppy drives were crunching and grinding away in our homes, the humble cassette was an affordable and effective way to sell, store, and record data.





Mini PC deal: Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 4 mini desktop delivers serious business-class performance in a tiny box
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Save 37% on the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 4 with an 8-core Core i5-13420H processor, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and fast 512GB SSD.





How to watch India vs. England in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream India vs. England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The stage is set for the 2026 T20 World Cup final. India face off against England for the last place in that showpiece event. We're expecting an incredibly tense and exciting contest between two talented sides. India strolled thro





Update Your Android ASAP to Patch These 129 Security Flaws
Lifehacker / 3h
Google has released its Android Security Bulletin for March with patches for 129 vulnerabilities, one of which is a zero-day flaw in a Qualcomm display component that may be under "targeted, limited exploitation." The latest update also fixes 10 critical severity bugs across Android components. CVE-2026-0006 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the System component that attackers could exp





Why buy a Chromebook? This Lenovo Windows 11 laptop deal is a smart pick for students and working from home - and it's only $370 right now
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
This 2026 Lenovo Windows 11 laptop is under $370 and perfect for home workers and students.





Audible launches a cheaper audiobook tier that’s perfect for entry-level listeners as Spotify continues to hike prices — here’s what you get with the new $9 plan
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Despite a few caveats, Audible's Standard tier is ideal for new customers and casual readers alike.





These are the Linux TUI apps I leave open 24/7
How-To Geek / 3h
One of the easiest ways to up your Linux terminal game without memorizing a ton of commands is just to start using TUIs. These are the ones I keep on virtually all day long while I work on my Linux computers.





Tech Life
34BBC News / 4h
The machines will be much more powerful than the ordinary computers we use today.





The Download: Earth’s rumblings, and AI for strikes on Iran
MIT Technology Review / 4h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Listen to Earth’s rumbling, secret soundtrack The boom of a calving glacier. The crackling rumble of a wildfire. The roar of a surging storm front. They’re the noises of the living Earth, but as loud as all these things are, they emit even more acoustic energy





Paint giant AkzoNobel reveals data breach, says US site was affected
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Ransomware operators Anubis claimed the breach, saying it stole 170GB of sensitive data





Magic The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night preorders hit new low price at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Preorders of Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night are $86.99 at Amazon ahead of the March 6, 2026 release. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Draft Night $86.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $33 If you’ve been eyeing Wizards’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover but didn’t want to commit to a full trading





Three retro Mario titles are coming to Nintendo Switch Online on Mario Day
Engadget / 4h
As if you needed reminding, next week is March 10, or MAR10 Day, as the marketing wizards at Nintendo have been calling it for the last decade or so. You can usually rely on Mario Day for some plumber-related goodies, and Nintendo has announced that three retro games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week. Those games are Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash for the newly launched Virtual Boy a





Why the 2026 Lexus UX is the smartest affordable luxury SUV
How-To Geek / 4h
Affordable luxury SUVs often promise premium style and features, but many fall short when it comes to long-term value and everyday usability. In 2026, one compact luxury SUV manages to deliver upscale design, advanced technology, and strong efficiency without carrying the high ownership costs usually associated with the segment. The Lexus UX stands out as the smartest choice for buyers who want t





American Airlines Blasts United for Flooding Chicago O’Hare to Block Gates — The Employee Memo Isn’t Signed by CEO Robert Isom [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 4h
American Airlines sent employees a pointed note accusing United of dumping capacity into Chicago O’Hare to manipulate a lease provision that allocates gates based on prior-year flying. What stands out is who didn’t sign it: the message came from the COO and Chief Commercial Officer, not CEO Robert Isom, whose job has been on the line.





Young Sherlock makes TV sleuth and Moriarty 'The Chuckle Brothers of detective work' — but episode 7 creates the evil villain we love to hate
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Young Sherlock tells a wildly different origin story for Moriarty than the one we thought we knew — but the eventual villain is there if you know where to look.





GoPro’s first processor in 5 years ‘will debut in new GoPro cameras’ for 2026 – and we could get surprise new models beyond a new Hero Black
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
GoPro announces a new processing chip – and teases an imminent new action camera launch to boot





‘Sinners’ Is Obviously Great But Its Visual Effects Might Be Better
Gizmodo / 4h
A new video details all of the technology and tricks used to bring Ryan Coogler's vampire film to life.





Your smart switches can control more than lights: 4 creative uses you haven't thought of
How-To Geek / 4h
Smart switches aren't only for controlling lights. These switches can control anything your prior wall switch could, and that means you can have much more fun with a smart switch than you might expect.





Forget the Apple Studio Display — here are 3 better-value monitors for Macs with similar visual quality
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
You can get similar features to Apple’s Studio Display with these 3 monitors – and pay less, too.





The Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant is over $10 off at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
SAVE OVER $15: As of March 4, the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant (71426) is down to $41.99 at Amazon. That's $18 off its list price of $59.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant (71426) $41.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $18 Mario Day — otherwise known as MAR10 Day, since it lands on March 10 — is coming up, and Amazon already has some nice discounts for Nintendo fans to





What is Cerca? The dating app is reminiscent of Hinge in 2014.
Mashable / 4h
Despite all the hubbub about dating app fatigue , new apps still pop up to compete with the household names. In order to duke it out with the likes of Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, these startups must try something new — even if it's technically not. One example is the dating app Cerca , which is about to turn a year old. Taking its name from the Spanish word for "near," Cerca aims to connect mutual





TikTok won't add end-to-end encryption to DMs
Engadget / 4h
If you’ve ever wondered if TikTok would ever offer a more secure messaging experience, you now have an answer. TikTok has told the BBC that it will not protect direct messages sent in the app with end-to-end encryption, because it believes it will make users less safe. In a briefing about security at its London office, TikTok said that implementing the technology would prevent its safety teams or





'Thank you for bringing back Blackout' — Call of Duty fans react to the new Black Ops Royale mode
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Call of Duty Warzone is about to get a new Blackout-inspired battle royale mode.





Marshall Kilburn III Review: A Classic Rock Bluetooth Speaker
Wired / 4h
Prepping for warmer weather? Marshall's midsize portable Bluetooth speaker sounds as good as it looks.





Upgrade your business collaboration and boost team productivity with 50% off Slack Pro
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Bring together people, tools, and information with Slack’s collaboration platform.





4 mistakes I made setting up my first Jellyfin server
How-To Geek / 4h
Setting up a Jellyfin server is no small task. While I love my setup now, there are several regrets I have about the way I first installed my Jellyfin server.





Stop trusting online tools with your photos—build this Python background remover instead
How-To Geek / 4h
Ever uploaded a photo to remove the background and wondered where it is stored, and what will happen to it later on? Online background remover tools are convenient to use, but convenience often trades against control. So, instead of uploading your photos to strangers’ servers, let’s build a background remover that runs entirely on your own computer.





Grab 10 Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes Mini Tins for $234 at Walmart — save $28 vs. Amazon
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Display Unit (10 Mini Tins) is down to about $234 at Walmart , undercutting Amazon’s $261.95 listing by roughly $28 for the same 10-tin display. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes Mini Tin Display (10 Units) $233.95 at Walmart The Ascended Heroes Mini Tins have been seeing som





Why wait for the iPad Air M4? Score the 13-inch iPad Air M3 for its best-ever price at Amazon.
Mashable / 5h
SAVE OVER $100: As of March 4, the 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 512GB, WiFi) is back to its lowest-ever price of $949 at Amazon. That's $150 off its list price of $1,099. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air 13-inch M3 $949 at Amazon $1,099 Save $150 The release of the new M4 iPad Air is exciting news for a couple of different reasons. Of course, it means a brand-new iPad model is availabl





TikTok wont end-to-end encrypt your DMs
Mashable / 5h
TikTok won't encrypt your direct messages like other platforms including Instagram , Messenger , and X , which offer the privacy option. According to a report by the BBC , TikTok will not add end-to-end encryption to DMs. It's not an update, but users might not know this about their messages. The company told the news outlet it believes encryption puts users at risk, as it stops law enforcement a





Seth MacFarlane Still Hopes ‘The Orville’ Might Return
Gizmodo / 5h
The creator and star says he's got all the scripts written for a potential fourth season of the Hulu sci-fi series.





How Vulnerable Are Computers to an 80-Year-Old Spy Technique? Congress Wants Answers
Wired / 5h
A pair of US lawmakers are calling for an investigation into how easily spies can steal information based on devices’ electromagnetic and acoustic leaks—a spying trick the NSA once codenamed TEMPEST.





Hack on French medical site sees over 15 million records leaked, including private health info
Impact (Enterprise TA0040)•
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
A software supplier to France's health ministry was breached, with some very private information possible leaked.





Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore?
TechCrunch / 5h
Offshore wind developer Aikido will deploy a small data center beneath a floating offshore wind turbine later this year.





In two weeks, all 10 movies in James Wan’s billion-dollar horror franchise will stream on Netflix
How-To Geek / 5h
Jigsaw has a new streaming home this month. All 10 movies in the Saw franchise arrive on March 19, 2026, on Netflix . There are nine main installments in the Saw franchise and one spin-off, Spiral . However, all 10 exist in the same twisted universe and headline Netflix's new movies arriving this month.





Which Airlines Have Award Seat Guarantees? Avios Currencies Win…
37One Mile at a Time / 5h
As we all know, at times it can be challenging to find award availability , especially for travel in first and business class. Many people assume that airlines will always open some award seats as soon as the schedule first opens , but that’s not the case at most airlines. However, there are a few(ish) airlines that have award seat guarantees, whereby they promise that a certain number of award s





There's a big Ninja air fryer sale on — 11 of the best deals on bestsellers including this 5* model that delivers 'half the footprint, double the fun'
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Ninja makes some of the best air fryers around, and this is your chance to snap one up for less.





Stephen Colbert roasts Trumps answer on what wars worst case scenario could be
Mashable / 5h
The U.S. may have launched "major combat operations" in Iran , but Trump is being surprisingly candid about the things that might go wrong. "He was asked about what the war's 'worst case scenario' might be, and his answer was not the best," says Stephen Colbert in the Late Show clip above, playing footage of Trump telling reporters the worst case would be "we do this, then someone takes over who'





Ahead of the new MacBook Air M5 launch, you can save $200 on the MacBook Air M4 at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $200: As of March 4, the Apple 15-Inch MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $999 at Amazon. That's a 17% discount off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M4 $999 at Amazon $1,119 Save $120 It’s a big week for Apple products , and if you’ve been waiting for a MacBook deal, now might be the perfect time to grab something for less. As of March 4, the Apple 15-





iPhones targeted by 'new and powerful' malware - and "Coruna" may have been developed by the US government
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Coruna may have been developed by the US government before it was stolen by threat actors.





DJI teases its next 'all-new dimension' drone — while a Pro version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks online
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
It appears that DJI is about to reveal a new drone and a new camera, and they might avoid the US ban too.





How to watch F1 2026: Live Streams, TV Channels for Australian GP 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
How to watch F1 live streams for all 24 races taking place in 2026, including Monaco, Silverstone, Las Vegas and more. Practice, qualifying, live race streams.





4 overlooked Linux shells you’ll actually want to use
How-To Geek / 5h
If you think shells are limited to just Bash and Zsh, think again. True to the Linux philosophy, a shell is just another program that you can swap in and out; in some cases, with remarkable effects.





Some People See Aliens While on DMT. Researchers Want to Find Out What They Can Teach Us
Wired / 5h
A new psychedelic retreat calling itself a “SETI for the mind” aims to establish two-way communication with the nonhuman entities people encounter while tripping on DMT.





I upgraded to this 27-inch 1440p 180Hz curved gaming monitor and I've never looked back — and it can now be yours for a record-low price
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I found that the MSI MAG 275CQF was the perfect companion to my new budget gaming PC, so I recommend this excellent and affordable curved gaming monitor now that it's back on sale at Amazon.





Score the Garmin Forerunner 55 on sale for $169 right now at Amazon — save over $30
Mashable / 6h
SAVE OVER $30: As of March 4, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is on sale for $169 at Amazon. This deal saves you $30.99 on its list price of $199.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 55 $169 at Amazon $199.99 Save $30.99 If you have running goals you're hoping to hit in 2026, it's worth investing in a fitness tracker . While some can come with very high price tags, there are quite





Indie rhythm game Beat Weaver looks like a mix of Amplitude and Thumper
Engadget / 6h
Rhythm games never really went away after the decline of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, but it feels like they’re having a bit of a moment again. From projects like Clone Hero and YARG , to Fortnite Festival and Stage Tour (an upcoming title from Guitar Hero veterans at RedOctane), to indies with rhythm elements like Ratatan and People of Note , music games are still very much around. You can now add





‘We heard your feedback loud and clear’ — OpenAI introduces new ChatGPT 5.3 Instant to ‘reduce the cringe’ for all users
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
OpenAI has replaced ChatGPT’s default model with GPT-5.3 Instant, an update designed to make the chatbot less awkward and more accurate.





6 Horrifying Fictional Diseases and Their Real-Life Inspirations
Gizmodo / 6h
The Ebola virus, Cordyceps fungi, and even the stomach flu have helped inspire some of the most gruesome infectious diseases seen on the screen.





xTool P3 CO2 Laser Review: The best beginner laser you can buy
How-To Geek / 6h
xTool has been a staple of the laser engraving industry for many years, but, until now, they’ve only focused on the hobby space. 2025 marked the year that xTool decided to step into the industrial space, starting with the xTool P3 —and it’s their most powerful, yet easiest to use laser the company has ever released.





How Is Kalshi Not Gambling?
Wired / 6h
Kalshi lets you place bets on everything from football games to foreign invasions. The prediction market’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, says this doesn’t count as gambling—and is actually good for society.





Tech Life
BBC News / 6h
The machines will be much more powerful than the ordinary computers we use today





Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
BBC News / 6h
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.





Tech Life
BBC News / 6h
Yvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.





Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
BBC News / 6h
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.





Tech Life
BBC News / 6h
We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills





Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
BBC News / 6h
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.





Tech Now
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Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway.





Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
26BBC News / 6h
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.





Tech Life
BBC News / 6h
The smart glasses market is growing, with more choice of wearable devices.





Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
63BBC News / 6h
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.





Tech Now
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Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the far north of Sweden.





Can robots ever be graceful?
40BBC News / 6h
Firms are working to make the motors that drive robots more efficient and cheaper.





Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation
TechCrunch / 6h
Eight Sleep said it was free-cash-flow positive in 2025 and plans to use the new funding for new products, global expansions, and clinical validation.





Jimmy Kimmel makes direct appeal to Trump to let him host the White House Correspondents Dinner
Mashable / 6h
Donald Trump has announced that he's planning to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as U.S. president, but rather than a comedian — who traditionally makes jokes about the sitting president — it'll be hosted by mentalist Oz Pearlman. Jimmy Kimmel is unimpressed, but in the clip above he does suggest a possible solution. "This feels like a cop-out to me, and I want to





Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle preorders are way under market price at Amazon — save $35 vs. Walmart
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle is available for preorder for $43.13 at Amazon . That's about $35 cheaper than Walmart’s $78.95 listing ahead of its March 27 release. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle $43.13 at Amazon It’s a few weeks before Perfect Order releases, but Amazon has come in wit





The Acer Aspire 14 is over $300 off at Amazon — buy now for $499.99
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $330: As of March 4, the Acer Aspire 14 is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Aspire 14 $499.99 at Amazon $829.99 Save $330 If you've been looking for an affordable laptop that still delivers strong performance, head to Amazon and take a look at the latest deal on the Acer Aspire 14 . As of March 4, this model is do





Comparing iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17: Is the new $599 phone good enough?
Mashable / 6h
Apple's latest budget iPhone is here , and you're faced with a classic dilemma: Do you splurge on the iPhone 17 (starting at $799), or is the more wallet-friendly iPhone 17e ($599) good enough? Sure, they share some DNA — including the exact same A19 chip — but make no mistake: these two devices have key differences that could make or break your decision. We're talking price, design, display tech





How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for T20 World Cup semi-final 2026, Team News, NZ need 170
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
All the ways to watch South Africa vs New Zealand live streams online – including for FREE – for this 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final clash at Eden Gardens.





AI adoption is soaring - but many businesses don't have the infrastructure or governance to support it
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Most organizations' infrastructure is still not ready for artificial intelligence, but workers are demanding more tools.





VPN deal of the week: ExpressVPN returns to its lowest ever price just in time for the T20 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final — here's the plan you should claim
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
All-time low prices have returned





GMKtec NucBox K16 mini PC review: A curious mixed bag that doesn’t quite justify the asking price
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The GMKtec NucBox K16 uses an older AMD Ryzen 7 architecture but remains an effective mini PC.





How to spot AI e-books and audiobooks in the Kindle Store and beyond
Mashable / 7h
If you spend any time online — regardless of whether you've wanted to — you've encountered AI . Whether AI is an interest or a concern, it's hard to avoid it either way. For those choosing to be a little more analog and spend more time with their head in a book rather than online, you may think you can easily avoid AI, but we have some bad news. AI is coming for your books, too. AI-written books





The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt
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In the age of on-demand everything , it’s no surprise that we can get "dates" (and I use that term loosely) hot to go with the tap of a button. Thanks to classic hookup apps like Tinder and newcomers like Pure , finding a sexy new friend can be just as easy as ordering a pizza. As for the quality, well, that’s about the same as your pizza — hit or miss, depending on the time of day, where you're





Beginners can capture 360° video footage in 4K with this DJI Mini 5 Pro drone — and it’s on sale right now
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SAVE $500: As of March 4, Amazon has the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone on sale for 30% off at $1,099, down from its list price of $1,599. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 at Amazon $1,599 Save $500 If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your aerial photography setup, this week might be a great chance to do so. Amazon has DJI’s Mini 5 Pro on sale for almost a third off its





TCL releases RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR smart glasses for $299: Save $50 at launch
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Buy the TCL RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses Best Deal RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses $249 (save $50 at Amazon) Buy direct RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR/XR Glasses $249 (save $50 at RayNeo) Limited-Edition RayNeo Air 4 Pro × Batman Limited Edition $269 (save $50 at Amazon) TCL has finally released its RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses, alongside two limited-edition Batman-themed models. These AR glasses are the wo





A radio telescope just took this giant picture of the Milky Ways core
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Gas streams gush into the Milky Way 's center and pile up into thick clouds, but for some reason, those ingredients don't materialize into as many stars as astronomers would expect. An international team has mapped nearly the entire 650 light-year span of the galaxy's core to try to figure out why. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array in Chile, the researchers took the most deta





How to watch F1 live streams online for free
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How to live stream 2026 F1 for free at a glance: Best Apple TV Deal Apple TV 7-day free trial Best Apple One Deal Apple One 30-day free trial This season of F1 is going to be really interesting. Every season of F1 has a number of fascinating storylines to follow, but due to a major set of regulation changes, there's so much uncertainty right now. And uncertainty can lead to exciting racing. Lando





Get this MacBook Air for under $200 — a budget-friendly laptop for work, travel, or home
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TL;DR: Pick up a refurbished MacBook Air (2017) for $199.97 with free shipping — a reliable, budget-friendly Mac for everyday tasks. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air 2017 (Refurbished) $199.97 $999 Save $799.03 Sometimes you don’t need the latest model — you just need a dependable laptop that gets the job done. This refurbished Apple MacBook Air (2017) is on sale for $199.97





Heel review: Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough reveal a twisted tale of parenting gone wrong
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Beware: This English thriller brings dark humor to a setup that is absolutely the stuff of trashy true crime shows. Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough star as a married couple who, at a distance, might seem to have a blissful life in rural England. On their remote estate, a strong metal gate keeps the mad modern world at bay. Their big home has room enough for a master bedroom with a towering





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 4, 2026
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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 frustr





Runners, the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are back on sale at Amazon — act fast to save over $50
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SAVE $55 : As of March 4, the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are on sale for $124.95 at Amazon. That's a 31% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: SHOKZ Shokz OpenRun Pro $124.95 at Amazon $179.95 Save $55.00 Running is a wonderfully accessible sport. It doesn’t require an expensive membership or lots of pricey gear, all you need is a good pair of trainers and the will to get out





The Dreame L10s Ultra robot vacuum is under $300 at Amazon — save over $40
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SAVE OVER $40: As of March 4, the Dreame L10s Ultra is on sale for $299.98 at Amazon. That's a 12% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame L10s Ultra $299.98 at Amazon $339.99 Save $40.01 Smart home tech is constantly advancing. Whether it’s setting schedules for your lights or a TV that turns on when you enter the room, technology can actually produce products tha





What It’s Like to Have a Brain Implant for 5 Years
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No one has had a Synchron brain-computer interface longer than Rodney Gorham. He's still finding new ways to use it.





Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 4
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Now that the Full Moon has passed, from our point of view the Moon will appear smaller each night. This is because e have entered the waning part of the lunar cycle. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, March 4, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous . According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 99% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. With just your naked eye tonight you can see the Aristarchus Plat





You can preorder the Apple iPad Air (M4) from $249 at Best Buy when you trade in your old tablet
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The Apple iPad Air (M4) is coming soon and we've spotted a fantastic preorder deal at Best Buy. Here's what you need to know.





I spent two weeks with Cambridge's all-new active bookshelf speakers and they're an immediate pound-for-pound market-leader contender
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The Cambridge L/R S active stereo speaker system has picked the hardest fight against market leaders, but it's a pound-for-pound contender.





'There's a giant Easter egg that references at least six Pixar movies': Hoppers director confirms epic end credits scene you won't want to miss
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Before you even watch it, you know the new Pixar movie Hoppers will be stuffed with Disney Easter eggs — and one end credits scene is a 'giant'.





Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor has limited functionality on older Silicon Macs
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If you're looking to pre-order Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor today but have an older Mac, beware of some potential issues. According to the compatibility list spotted by Apple Insider , the new display will only work at 60Hz and not at its full 120Hz refresh rate on some older and less powerful Silicon models. Moreover, support for older Intel Macs isn't mentioned at all for either the S





Can an AI recruiter really spot a good carer?
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AI is being used to screen care workers – but can a robot truly judge who is right for the job?





Android adds custom caller ID cards, new location sharing features


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Google has announced a few new Android features on Tuesday, including custom caller ID cards and further location tracking functionality . SEE ALSO: Android 17 Beta 1 arrives for Pixel: How to download it Google has added custom Calling Cards that will appear on compatible Android phones when you call them, so the person on the other end knows who's trying to get in contact. Available now on Andr





How to listen to Formula 1 on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world
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Here's how to listen to the full Formula 1 season from Australia to Abu Dhabi on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world for free.





These Official ChromeOS Flex USB Sticks Can Give Your Old Mac or Windows PC a Second Life
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Google is partnering with Back Market to sell USB sticks that let you install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows and Intel-powered Macs collecting dust.






NYT Pips hints, answers for March 4, 2026
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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the 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 onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 4, 2026
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Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who love Heated Rivalry . 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 set o





How to watch City Under Fire — stream FEDS season 2 episode 1 online from anywhere
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Here’s how to watch FEDS season 2 episode 1 City Under Fire online from anywhere.





Barkbox Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
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Save on Barkbox subscriptions, including monthly themed collections of plush toys, tough chews, and healthy snacks designed to keep your pup’s tail wagging.





Hurdle hints and answers for March 4, 2026
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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with