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Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Discord today is rolling out an age-verification system that estimates each user's age and requires some users to prove they are old enough to access age-restricted content. Discord said it will take a few days for the global system to reach all user accounts. Discord had announced a somewhat different plan for age checks in February, but scrapped it amid backlash from users concerned about priva

Think full-frame is just for pros? Nikon's affordable Z5 II C rewrites that script
Latest from TechRadar / 24min
The Z5 II C is a lighter version of the full-frame Nikon Z5 II, without a viewfinder Prices start at £1,349 / AU$2,399 (US pricing TBC), on-sale date mid-October It's available in black or black/silver colorways, and numerous lens kit options Nikon redefined entry-level full-frame cameras with the Z5 II, which scooped our Camera of the Year 2025 award . Now the company is upending the notion that





Elizabeth Holmes to Transfer to Halfway House in August 2027
NYT > Technology / 26min
The founder of the blood-testing start-up Theranos was sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud and had been serving time at a minimum-security federal prison in Texas.





OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching Four Other Targets, With No Prompting
NYT > Technology / 1h
In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said.





NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 24, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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 24, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love to make believe. 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 a





NYT Strands hints, answers for September 24, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you love outdoor spaces. 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 an





Meta reveals next-gen smart glasses at Meta Connect: See all the new glasses
Mashable / 2h
At Meta Connect 2026 , Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company's new generation of smart glasses, part of his vision for "Personal Superintelligence" powered by its Muse AI agent . In total, the company announced three new glasses — Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3 , Meta VR Glasses , and Meta Audio Glasses — and offered an update on the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses announced last year. Despite a growin





FBI claims fake cop scams are costing victims billions —here's what to look out for
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
$1.6 billion has been claimed by scammers impersonating police and government officials The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received almost 61,000 complaints concerning such scams between January 2025 and July 2026 Some scams targeted foreign nationals and immigrants, threatening to cancel passports or impose extradition, unless payment is made Between January 2025 and July 2026, the





Altman and Amodei Performed Their Stop-Us-From-Murdering-the-World Routine for the UN


Gizmodo / 2h
I'm starting to think these CEOs would like the world to regulate their industry.





Everything announced at Meta Connect 2026
Mashable / 2h
For this year's iteration of Meta Connect , company CEO Mark Zuckerberg opened with the tagline "the future is for everyone." The company believes it can achieve that through Meta's "personal superintelligence" Muse — its recently launched personal AI agent. Muse sat at the center of almost all the announcements and products that Zuckerberg and company unveiled during the brief one-hour keynote (





Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 24, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love drama. 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 hints





Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘One More Thing’ Was an AI Keychain?!
Gizmodo / 3h
AI gadgets, oh my!





Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse
TechCrunch / 3h
CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park on Wednesday with a keynote that made one thing clear: Meta is going all-in on Muse. It's even coming to Meta's AI glasses.





Mark Zuckerberg largely ignores smart glasses privacy backlash at Meta Connect
Mashable / 3h
At Wednesday's Meta Connect 2026 , Meta's annual conference and product showcase, CEO Mark Zuckerberg mostly ignored the brewing backlash against the company's smart glasses. In recent months, concerns over smart glasses and privacy have reached a tipping point. The backlash has become so intense that Apple reportedly delayed the release of its own smart glasses. Yet at Meta Connect, Zuckerberg c





Meta made a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent
TechCrunch / 3h
The tiny hardware device creates another mobile home for its AI agent Muse.





Meta just announced an AI Tamagotchi — this is Muse Charm
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
It’s not a Tamagotchi, but Mark Zuckerberg’s one more thing is just as cute and hopefully much more functional. Announced at the very end of Meta Connect 26 keynote — after the Meta VR Glasses and Meta Ray-Ban Audio — was Muse Charm. A tiny silver square with a screen on the front and thicker black bezels, central to the experience is the display that shows off your custom Muse. It’s probably mor





Meta to release Muse Charm, a Tamagotchi-like device for the Muse AI agent
Mashable / 3h
Meta has a new way to talk to its AI without putting on a pair of glasses. At the end of Wednesday's Meta Connect keynote , CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Muse Charm, a small, always-on handheld device built around Muse, Meta's AI assistant. The Tamagotchi-like gadget is designed for people who don't wear Meta's smart glasses, and Zuckerberg called it the fastest way to talk to Muse without wearing





Zuckerberg announces Meta VR Glasses, a lightweight virtual reality device for $1,299
Mashable / 3h
At Meta Connect 2026 , Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Meta VR Glasses, a lightweight device with an advanced display, voice and hand controls, and integration with the company’s AI agent, Muse. The glasses will cost $1,299 and launch in spring 2027. The device appears to combine some of the ambitions of Apple’s Vision Pro with a smaller, glasses-style design. Meta says it weighs 100 grams, making it ro





This new drone comes with 'whiskers' to help it navigate in the dark or smoky and dusty areas like battlefields — and it weighs less than 100g
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Two artificial whiskers give this tiny drone a working sense of touch Pressure sensors at the whisker base detect surface contact instantly Onboard software processes tactile data using only 34 kilobytes of memory A research team from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has developed a tiny drone that uses artificial whiskers to navigate where conventional sensors struggle. The syst





Everything announced at Meta Connect 2026
Engadget / 4h
VR glasses, Aviator-style Ray-Ban Meta specs, Ace Attorney in virtual reality and much more.





I’ve worn the Meta VR Glasses, and they’re coming to eat Apple's lunch
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Meta Connect just ended, and the biggest announcement of the night for me was easily the debut of Meta’s VR Glasses — even if they were leaked ahead of schedule by Meta’s own prescription tutorial. Ahead of their official reveal, I got to spend 30 minutes with the new tech, experiencing a wide range of demos that might have convinced me this isn’t merely Meta’s best VR headset yet — it could be t





The Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses remove the cameras for better battery life
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
All eyes were on Meta Connect 2026 . The annual hardware showcase is where the company debuts its latest wearables, and this year’s event comes at a time when anti-smart glasses sentiment seems to be at an all-time high — though that didn’t stop Meta showcasing several brand new pairs of specs. Smart glasses are getting banned from offices, event spaces, pubs, and courtrooms (among other venues),





Meta put Muse in a Tamagotchi like 'Charm' device
Engadget / 4h
Meta's Muse Charm is a Tamagotchi-like device with Muse AI.





Meta will stop training its AI on 'visual data' from its smart glasses — if you opt out
Engadget / 4h
Somewhere, a contractor just breathed a sigh of relief.





Meta VR Glasses hands-on: Hand and eye tracking is so much better than a controller
Engadget / 4h
Instead of a new Quest headset, the company showed off a more portable but less immersive device today.





Stop chasing trendy Linux distros: pick one based on these 5 real problems instead
How-To Geek / 4h
With so many Linux distros out there, how do you know you're using the right one? Choosing a Linux distro is easy when you have to solve real problems, not made-up ones. Here's what you should focus on instead of what's trendy.





Meta Unveils 3 Smart Glasses With Built-In A.I.
NYT > Technology / 4h
Artificial intelligence again dominated the company’s annual developer conference, as Mark Zuckerberg doubled down on how the technology can empower people.





Meet the Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3, starting at $249
Mashable / 4h
Meta ’s next generation of smart glasses is here, with a lower starting price and plenty of new looks. At Meta Connect 2026 , CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3, with the Adventurer style starting at $249. The expanded collection offers 51 style combinations, adjustable temple tips, and audio upgrades designed to help the glasses capture both your voice and the sounds around you. Sp





Meta unveils camera-free audio glasses
Mashable / 4h
Meta wants its smart glasses to help you hear, and it's dropping the camera altogether. During his Meta Connect keynote on Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg asked whether Meta's glasses could help people hear better, then introduced a feature called Hearing Enhancement. The feature is designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss and turns the glasses into an over-the-counter hearing aid. S





Meta gets metaphysical laying out vision for Muse AI assistant
Mashable / 4h
At Connect 2026 , Meta outlined its ambitions for glasses, shopping, and "superintelligence." Specifically, Meta wants its Muse AI assistant to handle more of your everyday tasks, including shopping, responding to emails, and working on your computer. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Meta chief AI officer Alexandr Wang discussed the recently launched agent at Wednesday's Meta Connect 2026 event at th





Meta pitches new privacy protections for Muse and its smart glasses
Mashable / 4h
As Meta asks people to trust its AI with more of their everyday lives, Mark Zuckerberg used his Connect 2026 keynote to outline new protections for the information those products collect. For Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent, that includes an upcoming system called Muse Confidential VM. Each Muse already runs on a dedicated computer in the cloud, known as Muse Secure VM. The planned confidential ve





Meta's new holographic avatars are here and they're surprisingly real
Engadget / 4h
They're a notable improvement over the company's earlier attempts at digital likeness.





Meta is trying VR glasses (again), this time with more IMAX
TechCrunch / 4h
Meta's return to the VR glasses realm comes with a promising combination of light weight form factor and enhanced entertainment options.





Meta VR Glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3: Specs, Features, Prices
Wired / 4h
At its Meta Connect event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a handful of new smart glasses, including a slimmed-down VR headset and the company’s first camera-free glasses.





Meta VR Glasses Hands-On: VR Ain’t Dead Yet
Gizmodo / 4h
The Meta VR Glasses are an enticing preview of what's to come in VR.





Meta’s New Quest Is Actually a Pair of VR Glasses
Gizmodo / 4h
The aptly named VR Glasses show Meta isn't giving up on VR... yet.





Meta Ray-Ban Display getting feature updates including holographic avatar support
Engadget / 4h
The smart glasses are also arriving in five new markets this fall.





Meta's $1,300 VR Glasses look like the Vision Pro sequel Apple should be making
Engadget / 4h
Sorry Apple, it looks like Meta's VR Glasses are the real Vision Pro successor.





I tried Meta’s new Ray-Ban Gen 3 — cooler, leaner, smarter but privacy questions may linger
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Even as public opinion turns against camera-equipped smart glasses, Meta is pushing forward with its generally well-received and quite popular Ray-Ban Meta line. Alongside the much-anticipated Meta Ray-Ban Audio glasses, which skip cameras entirely and come in two styles, Clubmaster and Burbank, there's also the next generation of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Like the previous generation, the Ray-Ba





Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
TechCrunch / 4h
Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours battery life.





Meta’s Next-Gen Smart Glasses Have a Longer Battery Life and a K-Pop Collab
Gizmodo / 4h
A new generation of Ray-Ban Meta is here, as are new styles for Meta's first-party smart glasses.





Meta's next smart glasses collab is with Blackpink's Lisa
Engadget / 4h
Blackpink in your upper-facial area.





Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 hands-on: Better battery life and a price hike
Engadget / 4h
The latest lineup comes in two new frame styles: Aviator and Zena.





Russia plans to roll out a special anti-drone 'Matryoshka doll' bullet that can be used in any standard Kalashnikov AK-47 rifle
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Russia is testing ammunition that splits apart to confront small drones Russian testing found separated elements reaching critical components inside drones The ammunition fits standard rifles instead of requiring specialized counter-drone weapons The Russian military is developing a multi-bullet cartridge designed to give standard Kalashnikov rifles a new way to engage small drones during combat.





Meta Pinky Promises Its Smart Glasses Will Be Private Soon
Wired / 4h
The company is bringing its Private Processing encryption service to its much-maligned smart glasses.





Meta Introduces Audio-Only Smart Glasses to Avoid the ‘Perv’ Problem
Gizmodo / 4h
The Ray-Ban Audio come sans camera so you don't have to worry about anyone accusing you of being a glasshole.





An OpenAI Agent Breached an Australian Government Data Portal
Gizmodo / 4h
The country's Prime Minister is not happy about it.





Meta announces Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first smart glasses without a camera
Engadget / 4h
That's one way to avoid the whole surreptitious recording issues.





RFK Jr.'s CDC isn’t letting states order COVID-19 shots for kids, blocking access
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
As respiratory virus season nears and fall vaccination drives get underway, more than half of US children are facing uncertainty over access to this year's COVID-19 shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unexpectedly delayed the distribution of the shots to a key federal program and some states. Usually, the CDC would allow states to order the newly available seasonal COVID-19 v





FBI rushes to investigate if ShinyHunters hack of thousands of employees is real
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Ars Technica - All content / 4h
The FBI is now investigating claims from a hacker group that thousands of current and former employees’ personal data was stolen after the group exploited a previously unknown bug found on an agency jobs website. On Tuesday, 404 Media reported that ShinyHunters took down the agency site, FBIJobs.gov, then posted a banner on the homepage that said “THIS SITE HAS BEEN SEIZED BY SHINYHUNTERS.” About





Disney+ and Hulu raise prices by up to 13 percent after doubling profits
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Disney+ got its fourth price hike in four years today. Hulu prices also went up. Disney+ and Hulu’s respective standalone, ad-free plans (which also support 4K and HDR) are each increasing 13 percent from $19 per month to $21.50/month. Disney+ and Hulu’s respective standalone plans with ads increased from $12 to $12.50. Read full article Comments





Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Bentley provided flights from Washington, DC, to Monterey, California, and accommodation so Ars could ride in a preproduction Torcal EV as well as drive the Supersports and ride in a 1920s Bentley as well. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. A few weeks ago, Bentley gave Ars a ride in a new camouflaged electric vehicle . Named after a Spanish rock formation, the Torcal is the brand’s firs





Trump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
This week, the US and China, the two world leaders on AI, finally started talks meant to keep the whole world safe from emerging safety risks. But whether meetings between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping can lead to a reliable global governance framework for AI depends on how much the fierce rivals are actually willing to cooperate. It's clear Trump wants it to seem like discussions are going well. B





3 Android privacy features that sound complicated but aren't
How-To Geek / 4h
Android gives you surprising control over your privacy and security, but some of the most useful settings are easy to overlook. The problem is that some features can sound like they're meant for people who know their way around a network or security console. If you're not particularly technical, it's tempting to leave them alone and assume they're either too complicated or already configured prop





‘Glasses is the ideal form factor’ — Why Meta is bringing hearing enhancement to its smart glasses
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Meta Connect 2026 is busy. Alongside the next-generation Meta Glasses, a camera-free version of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, and a new collaboration with Korean pop star Lisa, Meta is adding a significant new capability to its glasses: hearing enhancement. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the feature, which turns a pair of Meta Glasses into a hearing aid for people with mild to





Vogue sent robots down the runway at Vogue World, and people were not impressed
TechCrunch / 4h
Nothing says Italian craftsmanship like a Chinese robot doing a lasso to "L'Amour Toujours."





Meta brings FDA-cleared hearing enhancement to its smart glasses
Engadget / 4h
After a free trial it'll cost $150 to add on, or require a Meta One subscription.





Meta's Muse AI agent is coming to its AI glasses
Engadget / 4h
Have your virtual assistant book a flight while you're jogging.





Amex And Chase Credit Card Discounts Are Easy To Miss—CardPointers Loads Them For You, And It’s Now 50% Off
View from the Wing / 5h
You can have an offer for $50 back on a hotel stay sitting in your credit card account and still pay full price, because you didn’t activate it or used the wrong card. CardPointers can load those offers for you, keep them searchable, and remind you which card to use. It’s currently half price, and you can lock in lower pricing ahead of an October 1 increase. I think the strongest case for CardPoin





Indians are discovering the thrill of shopping without paying
BBC News / 5h
Dopamine sites mimic shopping’s thrill without the spending, turning the ritual of consumption into a digital game.





America’s A.I. Leaders Warn U.N. of Possible Peril Absent a Global Response
NYT > Technology / 5h
Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic told the Security Council that international cooperation was needed to ensure that A.I. remains under human control.





Senator Warns Your Airline Pilot Could Be A Furry In Bizarre Floor Speech—‘Lord Help Us’
View from the Wing / 5h
Senator Tommy Tuberville took to the Senate floor to warn that your airline pilot might be a furry. “Lord help us,” he said. “It’s terrifying when you think about this.” The Alabama Republican didn’t identify a safety incident involving a furry pilot. His warning was about the possibility that someone flying your plane likes dressing up as an animal.





The purpose of the triangle symbol on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Engadget / 5h
Samsung phones have a few different triangle symbols that can display in the status bar in different scenarios. This is how to tell what they mean.





Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, September 24 (game #1704)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, September 23 (game #1703) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is st





NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, September 24 (game #1201)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, September 23 (game #1200) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT





NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, September 24 (game #935)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, September 23 (game #934) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes





Three takeaways from the Senate hearing on Flocks camera network
Mashable / 5h
Flock Safety , the largest U.S. seller of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, continues to draw national scrutiny. That debate now includes the halls of Congress, as a Senate Judiciary subcommittee examined how the company's data is secured, searched, and shared. Flock's network of privately owned and operated cameras and its nationwide database have drawn bipartisan concern over the p





I ditched my Google Pixel for a Samsung Galaxy and immediately missed these 3 features
How-To Geek / 5h
I first got into Google Pixel with my Pixel 6a — and I loved it. But the longer I used it, the more it felt too minimal and lacking in functionality. That feeling was amplified by the fact that all my friends, and Android users in general, seemed to favor Samsung phones and all the cool features Galaxy smartphones bring to the table . Eventually, I got curious enough to upgrade to the Galaxy S24.





Upgrade what really matters with incredible back-to-school offers from ASUS UK
How-To Geek / 5h
Replacing an entire computer is a costly prospect these days, but in most cases it’s not actually necessary to replace your whole computer to keep using it for your studies. Spending money on the right component (or two) can add years of usable life to your PC. After all, upgradability is one of the greatest perks of having a desktop PC, so why not make use of it?





Xiaomi 18 Pro hands-on — an iPhone lookalike with an extra screen and a potentially Samsung-beating Privacy Display
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Dual-screen phones are having a moment (hello, iPhone Duo ), but if you’re not yet ready to go full foldable, Xiaomi will meet you halfway: the Xiaomi 18 Pro comes with one-and-a-bit screens, and it’s shipping “globally” next year. The successors to last year’s China-only Xiaomi 17 Pro , the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max boast an extra display on their respective rear panels: a 2.66-inch OLED for the Pro





Data Center Is Fined $1.1 Million for Operating 62 Power Generators
NYT > Technology / 5h
New Jersey officials said that the natural gas-powered generators, each the size of a tractor-trailer, were operating without permits.





I Tried Siri AI on My New Apple Watch, and I'm Frustrated
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the big features Apple announced alongside the new Apple Watches is Siri AI—now available on your wrist! You need to join a waitlist to try Apple's new and improved chatbot , and since my turn just came up, I put the new on-wrist Siri through its paces. Here's how it went, and why I don't think the experience lives up to Apple's promises (y





10 ways to use Metas Muse AI app, from flight credits to outfit ideas
Mashable / 5h
Everyone has those tasks they keep putting off because dealing with them sounds worse than living with the problem for another day. Maybe it’s chasing an airline credit, sitting on hold with customer service, or figuring out how you’re going to pack your entire apartment before the movers arrive. That’s the pitch behind Meta Muse AI, the new agentic AI assistant that launched Sept. 8. It’s design





OpenAI hires Patreon’s co-founder as its creator push expands
Mashable / 5h
OpenAI has been busy courting creators, and its latest hire suggests it wants to give them more reasons to stick around. The company behind ChatGPT is bringing in Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead its Creator Product division, recruiting someone who has spent more than a decade helping creators build businesses around their audiences. Yam is joining alongside two former Patreon executives: Drew





Bluetti’s Elite 300 portable power station gets steep discount on Amazon — save $400
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $400.01: As of Sept. 23, the Bluetti Elite 300 Portable Power Station is on sale at Amazon for $1,098.99. That's down 27% from its original $1,499 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 300 Portable Power Station $1,098.99 at Amazon $1,499 Save $400.01 If you’ve been eyeing a heavy-duty battery generator for storm season or road trips, this is easily one of the best





Pay once, store for life — this 20TB encrypted cloud plan is just $349.95
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Get 20TB of end-to-end encrypted Scramble Cloud storage for $349.95, with lifetime access, private sharing, WebDAV, and CLI support. Opens in a new window Credit: Scramble Cloud Scramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $349.95 $1,440 Save $1,090.05 The best cloud storage might be the kind you barely have to think about. Scramble Cloud gives you 20TB of storage for life for $349.





Replace mindless scrolling with bite-sized learning for just $10 a year
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : Learn new things in your spare time with this five-year subscription to Nibble All-Around Knowledge App , on sale for just $49.99 (reg. $449.95). Opens in a new window Credit: Nibble Nibble All-Around Knowledge App (5-Year Subscription) $49.99 $449.95 Save $399.96 Your phone doesn’t have to be a black hole of time-wasting. If you’ve got the right apps, you can turn your spare time into so





These 5 movies prove Prime Video is the king of action
How-To Geek / 5h
Each streaming service has its own calling card. Netflix has exciting thrillers , while HBO Max owns prestige TV. At Prime Video, action is one of its best genres. Most subscribers know about the show's prominent action television slate, which includes Reacher, Neagley, and The Terminal List .





OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says
BBC News / 6h
Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after the breach in June.





US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
BBC News / 6h
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.





Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big
TechCrunch / 6h
But maybe the biggest reveal is that Anthropic has not let Claude run loose in its biology lab. Humans are still, so far, in the loop.





No internet, no problem: Tether just released free AI translation models that work offline on your phone and laptop
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Tether's African model supports 19 languages while running directly on local devices Tether removed 96% of low-quality training material before building AfriSLM EuroNano supports 90 translation directions while occupying only 36MB Tether AI Research has unveiled a new set of translation systems that work entirely offline, requiring no connection to any network. The release includes QVAC Translate





‘Absolute Martian Manhunter’ Is a Cosmic Mind F*ck in the Best Way Possible
Gizmodo / 6h
'Absolute Batman' may be DC Comics' breakout reboot, but 'Absolute Martian Manhunter' takes its topsy-turvy universal reset to its most logical extreme.





AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
BBC News / 6h
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.





Pi-hole won't stop your smart TV from spying, here's what actually works
How-To Geek / 6h
One of the tech industry's worst-kept secrets is that smart TVs spy on us. There are countless articles and videos online discussing it, as well as plenty of guides on how to fix it while maintaining the smart functionality of your TV.





The Toyota Corolla Is Reportedly Going Electric
Gizmodo / 6h
Toyota’s best-selling car of all time is expected to get a fully electric version for the first time.





Qualcomm is officially working on Linux support for X2 ARM laptops
How-To Geek / 6h
Qualcomm flew us out to Snapdragon Summit 2026 for a hands-on experience with the all-new, cutting-edge Googlebooks and Microsoft Surface laptops . And although the event has been relatively predictable, Wednesday's briefing closed out with a big surprise—Qualcomm is officially working to support Linux on Snapdragon X2 laptops, brands like ASUS have already committed to offer Linux-flavored versi





Meta Glasses' light to indicate recording is 'not easily visible' says German government report
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Meta's glasses can no longer record if the capture LED is covered at any time, says independent test But the light is too hard to see if you're not very close, says German data protection agency EU bodies recommend actively getting full consent from anyone recorded, not assuming it Detailed testing confirms that the Meta Glasses firmware update, designed to stop a potential privacy problem with s





I built a Tamagotchi that dies when my homelab goes down
How-To Geek / 6h
My Mini PC hosts several homelab services, including Home Assistant, Jellyfin, Audiobookshelf, Calibre, Uptime Kuma, and more. It also hosts some local LLMs, and in recent weeks, one of these has been hogging so much RAM that it's brought down other services. I decided to set up a fun way to monitor my homelab using a cheap ESP32 board.





Save up to 60% on lightweight down jackets from top-quality brands — here are the deals I'd buy
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Lightweight down jackets really start to come into their own in the fall. These jackets pack up small and light, and deliver a surprising amount of cosiness for their bulk and weight. They're also great for layering, if you need a little extra protection against the elements. A number of big outdoor retailers are running deals events right now, with some particularly good discounts on down (and s





How Garmin's New 'Epic' Feature Helps Me See the Bigger Picture of My Training
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin's new logging feature, Garmin Epic , is getting buried in the launch of the latest Fenix 9 watch, but it deserves a headline of its own. It's a shareable digital travel journal for your big trip, being pitched by Garmin as the kind of thing you post after a major hike or race. Personally, I think that framing undersells it. Epic is also a g





Africa's AI moment has arrived — this 1.5B model built from scratch for 12 African languages beats Google, Meta, and Alibaba while being 8x smaller
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
MORENA beat 26 tested models despite having only 1.5 billion parameters The model from Vambo AI was built specifically around African languages from scratch MORENA uses fewer tokens to represent African text than major rivals Vambo AI has released MORENA, a 1.5B parameter language model covering 12 languages spoken across Africa, plus English, French and code. The developers say it beats models f





If Amazon doesn’t know how to eliminate carbon emissions, then who does?
TechCrunch / 7h
Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net-zero pledge?





ShinyHunters hackers claim to have 2-3TB of sensitive information about FBI employees
2 TTPs•
Engadget / 7h
Financial extortion doesn't seem to be the group's goal this time.





TSA Celebrates Finding A Pocket Knife Hidden In Toothpaste
View from the Wing / 7h
A couple blamed their son’s advice, surrendered the pocketknife and continued to their flight. TSA once wanted to allow small knives so screeners could focus on explosives, and its latest covert-testing results remain secret so we don't know whether this 'good catch' is indicative of good performance at the checkpoint or not.





Bernie Sanders Shows There’s a Big Problem With Trump Renaming AI to ‘Super Intelligence’
Gizmodo / 7h
"AI is an existential threat to humanity. It must be treated as such."





A US-China AI Hotline Won't Be Ready For a While
Wired / 7h
As the US and China race to become the dominant power in the AI industry, the countries also appear to be figuring out ways to communicate on national security issues.





Jensen Huang Says if AI Companies Can’t Contain Their Models, ‘We Have to Shut the Labs Down’
Gizmodo / 7h
Did you know you don't have to destroy humanity?





Alien: Isolation 2's Xenomorph has animations initially designed for the first game, but the team 'didn't have the technology at the time' to use them — but now the Alien is even more 'responsive' and 'reactive'
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Alien: Isolation 2 principal environment artist Archie Whitehead says the Xenomorph uses legacy animations that Creative Assembly designed for the first game He explains that the studio didn't have the technology to implement it at the time The sequel animations have been improved so the alien is "more responsive" Alien: Isolation 2 principal environment artist Archie Whitehead has revealed that





Apple Has a Fix for Your New Apple Watch's Restart Bug
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple's latest Apple Watches, the Series 12 and the Ultra 4 , should be the "best" smartwatches the company has to offer. While they're minor upgrades over the Series 11 and Ultra 3, there are some key improvements, including the new S11 chip and a heart rate monitor that checks your pulse every five seconds. If you picked up one of these watches,





Microsoft announces updated Surface Laptop 13-inch, Surface Pro 12-inch starting at $1,149.99
Mashable / 7h
Microsoft is giving its compact Surface devices a subtle refresh. Today at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, the U.S. tech giant announced the Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd edition) and Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd edition) with the Snapdragon X2 Plus chip. The latter will support a new AI-powered drawing and annotating tool called Microsoft Ink Canvas. Externally, both new Surface devices gain 2





Astronomers Finally Pick Up Radio Signals From a Planet Beyond Our Solar System
Gizmodo / 7h
Sorry, it's not aliens.





5 sideloaded Android apps that give you the privacy controls Android is missing
How-To Geek / 7h
Android phones have come a long way when it comes to privacy. Private Space on Pixels and Secure Folder on Samsung phones are really handy. Android's permission system has also become very granular in recent years, giving you a high level of control over what apps can access on your phone, and the Privacy Dashboard is a solid way to audit what your installed apps have been up to. But there's alwa





Disney+ prices are going up again—what do you pay now?
How-To Geek / 7h
Disney+ has rolled out its second price increase in as many months . Its standalone and Hulu bundle subscriptions now cost slightly more, with a notable exception.





The Publisher of ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Is Now Aiming for Adult Readers
Gizmodo / 7h
A new imprint called CYOA Unbound will launch interactive fiction beyond Chooseco's usual kid-focused audience.





Spotify's cache is wasting gigabytes on your phone, but this feature could solve it for good
How-To Geek / 7h
If you use Spotify for streaming music, podcasts, and audiobooks, you may have noticed that your phone’s storage gets filled up too quickly. The streaming service quietly eats up gigabytes of storage space in the form of temporary cache. But now, the streaming service appears to be working on a new feature that would limit the cache, allowing better optimization of storage.





Capital One Venture X Business Review: Huge Perks, Great Value
One Mile at a Time / 7h
The Capital One Venture X Business is Capital One’s premium business card, and I’d argue that this is one of the best business cards on the market . The card offers a great return on spending, valuable perks that justify the annual fee (including airport lounge access), a huge bonus, and more. In this post, I’d like to take a detailed look at the card, as this is a good time to apply — let’s anal





XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Wildfire detection from space and firefighting drones featured among the finalists honored in the $11 million XPRIZE Wildfire competition. Although no team walked away with either of the two grand prizes, such technologies could prove helpful as the world grapples with the growing costs of worsening wildfire disasters. The competition’s First Prize track for space-based wildfire detection challen

YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The annual Made on YouTube event has just wrapped up, offering an early look at the features you can expect to come to Google's dominant online streaming platform in the coming months. Yes, there's plenty of AI for both viewers and creators, but there's also a handful of non-AI updates mixed in there, too. The design of YouTube's homepage feed comes under fire often, but the platform is preparing





Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Late last week, we started seeing headlines about how new research was suggesting we might have two brains instead of the one that seems to show up on MRI scans. As is so often the case, these rumors can be traced back to a single press release put out by one of the universities where the work was done. You do not have two brains. It's a silly way to look at the results of the new paper. But ther





Netflix releases trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Brad Bird has directed some of our all-time favorite animated films: The Iron Giant (1999), The Incredibles (2004), and Ratatouille (2007), with the latter two snagging well-deserved Oscar wins. He's back with a new animated feature, Ray Gunn , coming to Netflix in December, described as a neo-noir science-fiction mystery. Netflix recently released the official trailer, chock-full of retro-futuri





Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Some Samsung smart fridges stopped working on Tuesday due to a firmware update. Korean outlets were the first to report the problems, which affect Samsung’s Bespoke AI line of fridges. Star News Korea , per a Google-provided translation, said that most of the affected devices were four-door fridges from 2024 or later. Affected fridges “suddenly lost power and stopped functioning immediately after





Former NASA chief sounds alarm on China's lunar "exploration" plans
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
In a forthcoming memoir, former US politician and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson offers a blistering assessment of China, saying the United States must do all it can to retain its leadership in space exploration. "Beijing's intended strategy is to dominate the high ground of the twenty-first century," writes Nelson in Space Odyssey , a book to be published by Harper Horizon in January 2027. A for





Rick Explain Jev to Morty. Jev Cheaper and Faster Decisions
Next Big Future / 7h
We can have AI designed to be hundreds, thousands of times more cheap and efficient. Getting done what we want without over engineering it. Holy crap. Rick and Morty just explained Jev AI to me better than any tech demo could. pic.twitter.com/dT09WjfBy9 — Prince does AI (@princedoesai) September 23, 2026 TyperSafe Founder, Diogo Almeida just ... Read more





Waiting for Tesla Cybercab and Robotaxi ?
Next Big Future / 7h
Those waiting for robotaxi or cybercab up north will likely need to wait for wide release of FSD 15.X to all AI4 aka HW4 tesla cars. There is also the need wait until AFTER 2000+ robotaxi in each of the current cities and then Las Vegas, Phoenix etc… It make take until FSD 16.X later ... Read more





Ten Years of Terrible Halo Games is Ending
Next Big Future / 7h
Halo studios will no longer make Halo games. The company that used employees who hate Halo and hate guns has fired 268 employees and moved Halo game production to Activision. This does not mean that Activision will make great or amazing Halo games but the results being 100% terrible will no longer be the only ... Read more





Microsoft reveals new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop devices
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Microsoft has revealed a new Surface Pro 12-inch tablet and Surface Laptop 13-inch Both consumer devices are built around a 6-core Snapdragon X2 Plus processor They go on sale on October 13, 2026, starting at $1,149.99 / AU$1,999 for the Surface Pro and $1,199 / AU$2,099 for the Surface Laptop It seems like Microsoft might be getting its mojo back for its Surface line-up of products, with Brett O





VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI
TechCrunch / 7h
The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.





Microsoft's new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 feature Snapdragon X2 Plus chips
Engadget / 7h
Microsoft's smaller Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 are getting a much-needed chip upgrade.





Software Update Turns Samsung’s “AI Fridges” Into Useless Bricks
Futurism / 7h
It’s become common knowledge among home owners to avoid Samsung home appliances like the plague. They’re notorious for frequently breaking down, and fixing them can turn into an expensive ordeal — if it’s even an option at all. And after an entirely unnecessary and infuriating injection of AI , many unfortunate owners of a Samsung “Bespoke AI 4-Door” fridge were in for a rude surprise. Customers





Microsoft’s (Slightly) Cheaper Surface PCs Now Sport a Surface Mouse, and It’s a Weird One
Gizmodo / 7h
The new smaller Surface models are closer to their price two years ago, but Microsoft still wants you to buy a keyboard and stylus separately.





Microsoft's most affordable Surface PCs get a Snapdragon X2 speed boost
How-To Geek / 7h
Thanks to Snapdragon for covering a trip to Snapdragon Summit. All experiences were hosted, but we received no extra compensation. The company did not influence editorial output.





I blamed my router for hours before finding this Windows setting causing my LAN connectivity issues
How-To Geek / 7h






Looking for a powerful convertible laptop? Japan gets a 10.51-inch device with a Core Ultra 5 CPU, and it weighs just 960g
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
TENKU Note Pro AI uses a full Windows 11 Pro setup inside its tiny convertible chassis The 960g notebook folds completely around its touchscreen for tablet use Intel's Core Ultra 5 125U brings dedicated AI hardware to TENKU's compact computer TENKU has launched a compact Windows 11 Pro computer in Japan, combining Intel processing hardware with a touchscreen and convertible design. The Note Pro A





YouTube Will Now Let You Customize Your Algorithm Using AI
Gizmodo / 8h
Social media is evolving towards AI-driven, user-customized feeds.





Stroke Rates in Younger Americans Have Nearly Doubled Since the 90s—and Scientists Can’t Fully Explain It
Gizmodo / 8h
New research shows that strokes are increasingly hitting Americans under the age of 55, but scientists aren't sure why.





3 Home Assistant projects to stay connected without the internet this weekend (Sep 25-27)
How-To Geek / 8h
One of the biggest benefits of Home Assistant is that it offers local control, so your smart home doesn't stop working when the internet is down. If you're away from home when the internet connection dies, however, then you may be unable to reach your Home Assistant server even if it's still working fine. These projects offer some alternative ways to communicate with your smart home without relyi





The AI Hype Index: AI loves cheating
MIT Technology Review / 8h
Brace yourself: It turns out AI is being optimized for cheating. OpenAI’s agents hacked into Hugging Face to get the answers to a cybersecurity test. Next, they solved a prestigious math problem (or just stole from two top mathematicians’ answer sheets). Anthropic’s models have also hacked into other companies’ systems four times already. And that’s only what we’ve caught so far. Freaking out? Yo





Apple Intelligence Is Taking Up Way More Storage Than Apple Promised on These Devices
Lifehacker / 8h
Apple's latest updates are all about AI—Apple Intelligence, that is. When you update to iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple will invite you to try Siri AI and other new Apple Intelligence features. (Assuming your iPhone supports Apple's AI features.) But whether you use the new AI-powered Siri all the time or find yourself frequently scrolling past the AI additions, Apple Intelligence is takin





How this lesbian watering hole became the most (in)famous bar in the world
Mashable / 8h
The nightlife minutiae of a small town in Massachusetts may not seem like traditional fodder for a 24-hour news cycle. But turn that drama into a more-than-1,500-word Boston Globe article, sprinkled with apéritifs for online discourse? Well, that's a recipe for virality. That's what happened when the Globe reported on a recent public skirmish between community members and the owners of Last Ditch





JSX Orders Up To 100 Hybrid-Electric Planes—They’re Years Away, But The Political Payoff Could Come First
View from the Wing / 8h
JSX’s new agreement includes a deposit for 50 aircraft and rights to 50 more, but Heart is targeting 2031 service. The deal also strengthens an argument against regulating away the small carriers these manufacturers need as customers.





YouTube digs deeper into AI, changing your homepage and how videos are made, but exec says, 'we only succeed when creators succeed'
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
In a Pier 57 auditorium filled with YouTubers of all ages and stripes, I felt a bit out of place. I haven't posted a full-length YouTube video to my channel in years, but listening to YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, other execs, and especially YouTube creators enthuse about new AI-boosted viewer and creator tools, I felt inspired again to, if not create, get back to my regular YouTube viewing habit. The





Qualcomm’s New Minuscule Sound Chip Fits Wi-Fi Lossless Audio in Your Ears
Gizmodo / 8h
The Sound Elite platform promises you can lose your phone and still not miss the bass drop as you clean your house.





The Galaxy Watch made me ditch my Pixel Watch by simply nailing the basics
How-To Geek / 8h
I’m a Pixel person through and through and have been daily driving one since I bought my Pixel 6a. And, for what it’s worth, I’ve had plenty of time with Samsung phones because I review them, so my preference is an informed choice . However, that’s only when it comes to smartphones. I don’t get many smartwatches sent my way, so I wasn’t very familiar with the hands-on differences until I bought a





Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform could herald the age of camera-equipped earbuds — but are we ready for that?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
You may have heard the rumors: camera-equipped earbuds are the next frontier for audio technology brands ( including, we think, Apple ), and Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 platform could be the catalyst that brings them to fruition. As Qualcomm’s “first premium audio platform purpose-built for personal AI,” the Sound Elite Gen 2 aims to transform headphones and earbuds into “intellig





Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials
TechCrunch / 8h
The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.





It Turns Out That Meta’s Muse AI Has an Amazingly Dirty Secret
Futurism / 8h
Meta brags that its new AI agent, Muse, can be an all-around “personal assistant” that takes care of everything in your mundane little life, ranging from online shopping, to managing emails, to keeping tabs on your finances — and, hell, even picking your wardrobe, disheveled slob that you are. Last week, it also announced something that actually sounded useful in an age where picking up the phone





Chase Freedom Flex card review: Incredible earning with no annual fee
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees ) was my first proper rewards card and one I still regularly use today. With strong rotating quarterly categories (activation required), no annual fee and the option to transfer your rewards to Chase's transfer partners with the right card, the Freedom Flex is a strong contender for one of the best no-annual-fee cards available. That's especially true f





Kimpton just opened its first all-inclusive — and it's set in a Mexican nature reserve
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you like pina coladas, does Kimpton have good news for you: The first-ever Kimpton-branded all-inclusive resort is now open. Found in Mexico's Riviera Maya, the Kimpton Tres Ríos — All Inclusive opened within a 340-acre nature reserve between Playa del Carmen and Cancun Developed and operated by Hotel Equities, the resort offers 355 rooms and suites with either a balcony or terrace, nature-ins





Prepare Yourself for a Discord Age Check
Gizmodo / 8h
You'll soon know whether you behave like a child.





The new Beats 360 are 'some of the most comfortable, best-sounding headphones' — and you can save a whopping 80% on an extra pair of earcups
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Beats 360 headphones were just announced yesterday, and Amazon already has a whopping 80% (yes, 80%) discount on the official Beats 360 Cushion Kit. • Preorder the Beats 360 headphones for $349 The Beats 360 are the first-ever customizable over-ear headphones, so the Cushion Kit lets you swap your earcups for a fresh set. Originally priced at $49.99, you can get the Beats 360 Cushion Kit for





Interpol uses AI to identify 126 terrorists by analyzing over 100,000 images with new facial recognition tools
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Interpol's Operation Shams II pulled 108,076 faces from jihadist propaganda with help from 11 countries AI agents and scripts then deduplicated and quality-checked the set, leaving 6,362 images (~5.9%) for facial recognition Interpol's facial recognition system, launched in 2016, then matched pictures to actual persons, with human verification in tow, and 126 suspected fighters have been identifi





Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely
TechCrunch / 9h
The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.





Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?
NYT > Technology / 9h
As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.





George Lucas Reminds Hollywood Not to Listen to the Haters
Gizmodo / 9h
Lucas' statement was in regards to his 'Star Wars' Special Editions, but rings true well beyond that.





Windows has a hidden setting that's making your laptop overheat while charging
How-To Geek / 9h
There's nothing worse than a laptop that overheats. I've been there; the last two decades are lined with less-than-stellar laptops for me, actually. One was so bad that it'd turn off within 45 seconds if it didn't have a hair dryer on the cold setting constantly blowing into its vents. Yes, I've tried to fix it. But when you're a broke college student, you make do with what you have.





The GMKtec M8 is a surprisingly powerful 4.5-star mini PC for the office — and it's now discounted at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
GMKtec's M8 packs a genuinely capable office machine for the daily grind at your desk - we scored it 4.5 stars with a Highly Recommended award in our review. And for a limited time, it's discounted at Amazon. • Best for: Remote workers and office professionals who want a reliable and powerful machine for work. • The deal: The GMKtec M8 mini PC is now $390 (was $480) at Amazon and in the UK, the M





Elon Musk Eyed as Investor in Paramount’s Disastrous Takeover of Warner Bros: Report
Gizmodo / 9h
Thanks, Gavin Newsom!





American Airlines Miles Are A Step Closer To Starlux Business Class—But Award Seats Are Already Hard To Find
View from the Wing / 9h
Starlux says mileage earning and award redemptions with American are in the works, following a new codeshare. AAdvantage pricing and a launch date haven't been announced, and access to reasonably priced business class seats remains the biggest question.





AI Agents Teamed Up to Cheat at Blackjack. Their Collusion Is Getting Harder to Spot
Wired / 9h
A clandestine card-counting operation suggests we may need new ways to spot agent-to-agent deception.





SNL is back this weekend—5 movies born from the show's most iconic sketches
How-To Geek / 9h
The legendary comedy institution that is Saturday Night Live returns this weekend, September 26, for its 52nd season with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting and Katseye as musical guest. I've never watched a lot of sports in my life, but SNL' s storied history of golden eras, seasonal slumps, "The Weird Year," controversies, iconic cast members (many gone too soon), and ever-rotating roster have m





Americans Are a Lot More Worried About AI Than the Rest of the World
Gizmodo / 10h
The burden of being early adopters.





Bentley Wants Its Torcal SUV to Break the Curse of the Luxury EV
Wired / 10h
The British high-end auto company reveals its first-ever full EV: 330 miles of range, 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, and an orchestra under the hood. Will it be enough to lure high-rollers?





The Pope’s AI Guy Is Worried About ‘Cartel’ Behavior Among Big Labs
Wired / 10h
Paolo Benanti tells WIRED that hysteria over whether godlike AI could destroy humanity is distracting from the need for public debate about how to govern the technology.





I Have 26 Credit Cards In A Drawer. These Are The 7 Rewards Cards I Actually Carry
View from the Wing / 10h
I have about 26 credit cards in a drawer, but only seven are actually in my wallet. The key is separating cards you get for a bonus, cards you keep for perks, and cards that deserve real spending. Here are the cards I actually use for lounge access, everyday spend, Hyatt stays, airfare, dining, groceries, and travel rewards.





These popular TP-Link home security cameras could be hacked to spy on you while you sleep, experts warn
2 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Cybersecurity company OPSWAT found a login bypass and a crash bug in TP-Link's Tapo C200 cameras TP-Link has extended that to include its C120 offering too Anyone on the same network could get admin access, live video, and recordings without requiring the owner's credentials Security researchers at OPSWAT have detailed two high-severity flaws in TP-Link's Tapo C200, a pan-and-tilt indoor camera l





Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation
TechCrunch / 10h
At the same time, Disney appears to be exploring new ways to expand its streaming business beyond simply raising subscription prices.





Former Google Exec Warns That AI Could Be Causing Terrible Harm to Minors, Even Worse Than Social Media
Futurism / 10h
Never mind killer robots and sci-fi doomsday scenarios. A former Google executive says we need a slowdown in AI development now because the tech is already harming children at a scale that’s surpassing the damage wreaked by social media. “We find ourselves in a really terrible ​situation in terms of what AI is doing to kids,” Tom Siegel, the former vice president of trust and safety at Google, to





A Giant Snake Aims to Do What Giant Snakes Do in ‘Beware Boiúna’
Gizmodo / 10h
The firssssssst trailer for the Amazon-set creature feature starring Kiana Madeira and Jessica Rothe is here.





178 Fossil Fuel Giants Have Already Locked In Centuries of Warming
Gizmodo / 10h
Even if they stopped emitting tomorrow, their past emissions will keep raising global temperatures, new research shows.





A Strange Rock on the Moon’s Far Side May Help Solve a Decades-Old Magnetic Mystery
Gizmodo / 10h
If true, it means our satellite once had its own magnetic field—and lost it over the course of astronomical history.





YouTube and YouTube Music just got big updates: 3 things you need to know
How-To Geek / 10h
YouTube has unveiled a flurry of updates to both its core video service and YouTube Music that will tangibly affect your day-to-day streaming habits.





I made Claude last 8x longer by changing this one default setting
How-To Geek / 10h
For many people, Claude is the AI model of choice. It pioneered a lot of cool features with Claude Code, Cowork, MCPs, Skills, and more. The models also just sound more thoughtful when answering your questions. So naturally, one of the biggest frustrations folks have with Claude is that it doesn’t last as long as they want it to and burns through their token usage very quickly. Fortunately, there





10 uBlock Origin Hacks Everyone Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
uBlock Origin is lightweight, effective, and free from shady business practices. Unfortunately, Google's move to Manifest V3 for browser extensions has hobbled ad blockers somewhat . In response, uBlock has split into two products— uBlock Origin and uBlock Origin Lite . The "Lite" version works with most Chromium-based browsers and Safari for iPhone, iPad, and Mac . The full version of uBlock Ori





At $210, Elegoo’s Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer brings auto bed levelling to a price beginners will love
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Elegoo's Neptune 3 Pro is a long-time favorite entry-point into 3D printing, and it's currently at a great price on Amazon. • Best for: Beginners who want a reliable, easy-to-set-up 3D printer without spending much to try the hobby. • The deal: The Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer is now $210 (was $250) at Amazon . • Why it matters: This is an ultra-affordable 3D printer deal for beginnners just s





ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features
TechCrunch / 10h
Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.





Gallup poll reveals widespread global AI optimism, not doom and gloom
Mashable / 10h
People around the world are largely optimistic about artificial intelligence , according to a new Gallup poll. At the same time, a majority of respondents reported they've never actually used the new technology. The Gallup-Microsoft AI survey , published Sept. 23 as part of the polling company's ongoing research with Microsoft, found that positive feelings about AI outweigh negative ones in 34 of





New YouTube Music features will answer all your questions about a song or artist
Mashable / 10h
This year's Made on YouTube event wasn't just about video viewers and video creators. On Wednesday, YouTube announced new features for Ask Music in the YouTube Music app. The feature is currently mainly used to create personalized stations and find music based on your mood. Now, however, YouTube Music users will be able to discover new music based on the songs they're listening to. Users can ask





The old cybersecurity model is breaking
TechCrunch / 10h
As concern over AI safety and rogue agents continue to make headlines, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity stocks are rising, or that investors are pouring massive amounts of capital into startups trying to build the next generation of security for an AI-native world. We’re even seeing companies like Instinct and Simile bring in nine-figure checks and valuations that wouldn’t have made sense a […]





Disney+ and Hulu are getting even more expensive (again)
Engadget / 10h
So I guess we're just doing this every year now.





It Is the Year 2026, and a 72-Year-Old Man Was Just Convicted of GPS Stalking a Pokémon Card Delivery Driver
Gizmodo / 10h
"Old enough to know better" doesn't even begin to cover it.





How to get complimentary Avis President's Club status with a credit card
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Nothing kills the excitement of arriving at your destination quite like getting off a plane only to find another line waiting for you at the rental car counter. Rental car elite status can make that experience considerably less painful. Avis President's Club, the highest published tier in the Avis Preferred program, comes with perks designed to make your rental faster and easier — and you may alr





How to maximize Aeroplan 25K elite status from the newly improved Aeroplan Credit Card
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Air Canada has a credit card for American consumers that I've used for years, but after recently making some changes to its benefits, I'm even more thrilled to have it in my wallet. There are some excellent bonus categories available with the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card (see rates and fees ). But right now, it offers a generous best-ever welcome bonus and other attractive benefits, inc





5 once-great Android apps you should delete immediately, and what to use instead
How-To Geek / 10h
When you’ve been around as long as Android has, many apps have gone the way of Harvey Dent . Some legendary, trusted names have become completely unnecessary or unsafe to use. Make sure you don’t have any of them on your phone.





Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms
TechCrunch / 10h
The repeated incidents led one worker to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which opened an inquiry and told Zoox to investigate the exposures.





Kids arent learning to type anymore
Mashable / 10h
Long live Mavis Beacon. If you're unfamiliar with the name, she was the not-entirely-real icon behind classroom software that taught generations of students touch typing. Beacon was a celebrity of early digital literacy, with generations of learners collectively misremembering her as a real-life elite typer — not just a made-up name attached to the likeness of model Renée L'Esperance. Still, Beac





YouTube unveils AI editing assistant, new insight tools for creators
Mashable / 10h
Along with the new features for YouTube viewers unveiled at the company's big Made on YouTube event on Wednesday, YouTube announced a whole suite of features for content creators, too. For the most part, creators have used their YouTube channels to distribute content. Over the years, YouTube has rolled out features to help users create content, too. But with these latest announcements, YouTube is





A congressional representative just proposed killing America’s border tower program
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Delia Ramirez, a Democratic US representative from Illinois, has announced a plan to introduce new legislation to terminate the surveillance tower program along the US southern border. The announcement comes just days after publication of an MIT Technology Review investigation, “Dying on Camera,” in which we looked at deaths along the border that took place close to one or more of these towers. M





The ‘QwenBook’ Laptop Can Run Every OS at Once, and It May Be PC Fans’ Worst Nightmare
Gizmodo / 11h
This China-only laptop is like if the MacBook Neo were designed by the most eclectic lover of all-things PC who hates the idea of owning their own computing power.





Prepare for power outages with this discounted Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Designed as a home backup system, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus will keep your household running during an outage, while also providing portable power for RV trips and other situations where access to the grid is limited. Best for: Homeowners and RV owners looking for a lot of emergency backup power, or those expanding their system at some point in the future. The deal: The Jackery HomePower 36





Tesla Passes 500 Unsupervised Robotaxi, 479 Texas and 23 Florida
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla has over 502 unsupervised robotaxi. 479 Texas registered unsupervised robotaxi plus 23 crowdsourced identified florida robotaxi. It is likely 520 to 530 unsupervised robotaxi. The 23 count in Florida is low. I estimate about 40 to 50 unsupervised robotaxi in Florida. I think about 30 to 40 in Tampa. Finding one or two per ... Read more





Obsbot’s Meet 2 4K webcam with AI framing is now 23% off
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Obsbot's Meet 2 webcam packs 4K image quality and AI framing into a device small enough to fit in your pocket, and it's discounted below its usual price at Amazon. • Best for: Remote workers and casual streamers who want a meaningful upgrade over a laptop's built-in webcam without spending much. • The deal: The Obsbot Meet 2 4K Webcam is now $99 (was $129) at Amazon and £99 (was £129) in the UK .





Gerard Barron, Metals Company Chief, Makes the Case for Seafloor Mining
NYT > Technology / 11h
The head of the company hoping to become the first to conduct commercial deep-sea mining said mines on land had a much larger environmental footprint.





Privacy policies on top LLMs take over 20 minutes to read, so perhaps it no wonder people are signing their lives over to ChatGPT and others
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Privacy policies are famously difficult to read, and in the world of LLMs, they’re impenetrable and long The policy for Meta’s Muse Spark is over 14,000 words long, taking almost an hour to read Cybersecurity firm Bridewell carried out the study, assessing the privacy policies of 20 popular LLMs When you input data into an AI chatbot, you expect it to interpret and process the words or numbers to





5 upgrades that I love on the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones that make them worth buying
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Sonos Ace Ultra are here, and they’re beautiful. I’ve spent two weeks testing them, and to tell the truth, they really exceeded my expectations. See, I liked the original Sonos Ace, but the Ultra bring so many meaningful upgrades to the fore, be that their expanded microphone system, fancy new drivers, or new smart features. And as you’ll see in my Sonos Ace Ultra review , I think these updat





Your ExpressVPN app on Windows, Mac, and Linux just got more flexible and more reliable
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
ExpressVPN has released version 14.3.1 for its Windows, Mac, and Linux apps Advanced Protection's ad and tracker blocking now works beyond the Lightway protocol The update also brings a rebuilt speed test, stronger screen reader support, and fixes for each platform ExpressVPN has pushed out another update for its desktop VPN apps, and this one packs in more than the last few. Version 14.3.1 lande





Lufthansa Passenger Was Promised A Payment, Didn’t Get It—Airline Says Its Answer Won’t “Magically Change”
View from the Wing / 11h
Lufthansa told a passenger chasing what he says is an approved payment that its answer wasn’t going to “magically change” just because he asked on Twitter. The airline may be right about the claim. But its reply gave people a new reason to hate on Lufthansa. Some airlines still don't understand how to use social media.





Wonka’s Golden Ticket on Netflix: How it uses AI Gene Wilder
Mashable / 11h
Netflix has used artificial intelligence to (in a sense) resurrect a beloved star of stage and screen. As of Wednesday, several episodes of the new Netflix reality competition show Wonka's Golden Ticket are now available on the popular streaming service. This show has been a source of some controversy ever since its announcement over the summer, as its "host" is an AI-generated Gene Wilder who ex





The New ‘Steel Ball Run’ Opening Saddles Anime Fans Up for the Glorious Return of JoJo Fridays
Gizmodo / 11h
Netflix unveiled the flashy new opening for 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,' setting the sage for Johnny and Gyro's wacky cross-country race, ahead of its premiere on September 25.





I replaced Fedora’s slow software manager with these 3 better alternatives
How-To Geek / 11h
Fedora is easily one of the best Linux distributions out there, but the default software manager it ships with isn’t doing it any favors. Whether you're on Fedora Workstation with GNOME Software or running Fedora KDE with Discover, both are painfully slow to load and offer an overall buggy experience. I can't tell you how many times I've searched for an app, gotten an empty screen, and assumed th





Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
TechCrunch / 11h
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.





US bill threatens to turn your VPN into a piracy blocklist
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A new US proposed law would force internet providers and VPN services to block "foreign piracy sites" via expedited court orders The legislation would apply to ISPs, DNS resolvers, and any VPN provider with at least 100,000 monthly US subscribers Digital rights groups warn the fast-track legal process risks massive overreach, citing similar policies in Europe A newly introduced bill in the US Hou





XMG cites component cost rises across the board as it hikes laptop prices
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
XMG has announced price rises for its laptops due to the increased cost of components The laptop maker points out that DDR5 RAM for laptops is now close to 6x the price it was before the memory crisis We're also hearing that Micron has pulled the plug on its 2GB modules of GDDR7, and Nvidia's supply of VRAM could feel an impact from this The RAM crisis sadly keeps rolling on and finding fresh pri





Citi American AAdvantage Business Card Review: 65K Bonus Miles & Waived Fee
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® is part of American Airlines’ portfolio of co-branded Citi credit cards , and it’s the only business credit card in the collection. The Citi AAdvantage Business Card boasts a solid welcome offer with the annual fee waived for the first 12 months. On top of that, the card offers useful perks, plus can help you earn AAdvantage elite status, s





Stanford University Caught Using AI to Create Fake Black Student on Banners Hung Around Campus
Futurism / 11h
Stanford University was caught using AI to swap out a student in a photo and replace him with a Black woman who didn’t exist. That edited photo, which shows the students — both the fake one and a pair of real ones — smiling and holding up plates of food, was then plastered around campus to promote the university’s dining hall. At first, Billy Ramirez, the student who was edited out of the photo,





Why Are Water Treatment Plants Still Connected to the Internet?
Gizmodo / 11h
"We just need to teach this generation how to get back to paper very, very quickly."





Your OLED’s perfect response time is why movies can look choppy
How-To Geek / 11h
There's little argument that, among today's flat-panel display technologies, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screens are objectively the best.





Why You Probably Won't Have to Verify Your Age With Discord After All
Lifehacker / 11h
Discord age verification is officially here. As TechCrunch reports , the company will no longer take you at your word when it comes to how old you are, no matter where you happen to be using the app. Only verified adults can use Discord without restrictions; anyone under the age of 18 will be able to continue chatting on the platform, but with certain limitations. This change didn't come out of n





Lightning deal: The Anker Solix S2000 power station is almost half off (but only today)
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $549.01: As of Sep. 23, get the Anker Solix S2000 Portable Power Station for $649.99 at Amazon. That's down from its usual price of $1,199. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Anker Solix S2000 Portable Power Station $649.99 at Amazon $1,199 Save $549.01 Fall's cooler temperatures may be blowing in, but don't discount the power of an autumn thunderstorm. Whether you live in an area that's p





You Can See Everything trailer: Nathan Fielder has some questions for Elizabeth Holmes
Mashable / 11h
Nathan Fielder first teased his Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything , earlier in Sept. with a tense minute-long exchange between the two. Now, Fielder ( The Rehearsal ) posted A24's official trailer on social media, showing a deeper look into the time he spent with Holmes and her husband, Billy Evans. As Mashable previously reported , You Can See Everything , directed by Fielder





London vs. New York City showdown video: Which one comes out on top?
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Sometimes the best trips are the ones you least expect. Like when a great points and miles deal takes you somewhere that wasn't even on your radar — or when a friend plans a trip for you to one of their favorite places, sight unseen. That's exactly what two of our staff members recently did. These TPGers both have strong feelings about their favorite cities, so they decided to go head-to-head and





This Super El Niño Could Cause 3,500 Extra Deaths in the US, Report Warns
Gizmodo / 11h
A new report describes this year's ​El Niño as a "postcard from the future," delivering unusually warm temperatures that will become normal in just a few decades.





7 tiny tools that are cheaper to 3D print yourself
How-To Geek / 11h
A big upside to owning a 3D printer is being able to print things for next to nothing when you need them. While tools made from filament like PLA and PETG lack the durability of even their cheapest metal counterparts, they’re often good enough in a pinch.





The Movie Event of the Year Gets Its First Trailer
Gizmodo / 12h
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is still unsure what she did wrong.





Microsoft takes down AI-boosted phishing tool that hit 12,000 accounts
4 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft, UK police, and partners disrupted EvilTokens PhaaS, arresting two suspects and seizing 200+ domains/sites EvilTokens used AI to scale device‑code phishing, compromising 12,000 inboxes across 10,000 organizations globally Platform ran like a startup with subscriptions, dashboards, and AI‑driven targeting; US victims hit hardest Two people have been arrested, 50 websites were seized, and





YouTube is making comments more fun — and fandom more lucrative for creators
TechCrunch / 12h
YouTube is rolling out GIF replies, voice-powered TV comments, personalized moderation, paid members-only communities, and new ways for fans to support their favorite creators.





Have Deletion Anxiety? The Anti-Minimalist’s Guide to Essential Mac Maintenance
Lifehacker / 12h
The following content is brought to you by Lifehacker partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. You’re cruising through a work meeting when your boss asks you to share your screen. Your stomach drops. You have something like 15 tabs open, PDFs scattered from bezel to bezel, and four identically titled Excel spreadsheets to toggle betw





American Airlines Passenger Says Seatmate Texted About Her “Fat Rolls”—Then Stepped On His Chex Mix
View from the Wing / 12h
An American Airlines passenger says she saw the man next to her texting about her “clammy fat rolls.” She switched seats with her companion, confronted the man, and says flight attendants gave her free alcohol. Then she posted an update: she’d stepped on his Chex Mix.





Logitech's Yeti 2 brings the 17-year-old USB mic into the modern age
Engadget / 12h
In case you missed it, Logitech bough Blue, actually kind of a while ago!





Logitech just unveiled several new gaming accessories in its Pro line
Engadget / 12h
For $60 it had better be a pretty incredible mouse pad.





Roland just released a Minions keyboard complete with playable gibberish sounds
Engadget / 12h
That's pretty weird.





Meta Connect 2026 live: Updates from Mark Zuckerberg's keynote on AI glasses, VR and more
Engadget / 12h
More smart glasses and possibly a VR headset are expected today





Brad Bird Discusses the Long Road to His New Animated Film ‘Ray Gunn’
Gizmodo / 12h
The director of 'The Incredibles,' 'Ratatouille' and 'The Iron Giant' also revealed how close he was to making a 'Star Wars' movie.





The one tool that makes every homelab easier to manage
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you heard people talking about Docker but have no idea what it is or if you need it? Docker is a fantastic tool that I think belongs in every homelab—here’s what Docker is, and why it is the one tool that makes my homelab easy to manage.





How to watch Cricket at Asian Games 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Watch Asian Games 2026 Cricket free on MeWatch (Singapore) / KBS , MBC , SBS (South Korea) / VTV (Vietnam) US streams — Willow TV via Sling Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Asian Games Cricket 2026: Thursday, September 24 – Saturday, October 3 Watch Cricket at the Asian Games live streams , as Shreyas Iyer's India enter as overwhelming favorites to win gold. India are sending a fu





Samsung’s 2026 55-inch Mini LED 4K TV just hit its lowest-ever price — where to buy for under $300
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $48: As of Sept. 23, the Samsung 55-Inch M70H Series Mini LED 4K Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $299.99. That's down 14% from its $347.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-Inch M70H Series 4K Smart TV $299.99 at Amazon $347.99 Save $48 If you've been waiting for Mini LED tech to drop down to budget-tier prices, this is your green light. Amazon just shaved 14% of





AI Community Linked to Disturbing Culture of Sexual Assault
Futurism / 12h
The tech world’s potential future founders are living out hedonistic existences in giant Silicon Valley mansions, where they live with a dozen and even more like-minded individuals, and where life is more a less a constant party. These so-called hacker houses, though, have a dark side. A recent New York Times investigation has uncovered several harassment cases and rape allegations stemming from





Garmin fans could soon get ‘muscle oxygen’ readings in future devices
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Garmin may have bought a fitness company aimed at serious athletes The purchase could add ‘muscle oxygen’ stats to future Garmin products The acquisition has not yet been officially confirmed The best Garmin devices can do a lot, but there are a few ways they fall short right now. But if a new rumor is correct, Garmin fans could expect to see an interesting new feature for dedicated athletes in f





YouTube’s conversational video editing tool lets creators make edits in natural language
TechCrunch / 12h
Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.





Something Deep Inside Earth Keeps Messing With the Length of Our Days
Gizmodo / 12h
One Earth day rarely adds up to exactly 24 hours. Scientists found one (of many) reasons why.





You Might Actually Be Able to Afford Peloton’s New Treadmill
Gizmodo / 12h
Well, it's still not cheap. But cheaper!





Our Division quiz is perfect for fans of the post-apocalyptic looter-shooter looking for a way to test their knowledge of the series
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Tom Clancy's The Division and The Division 2 are two of my favorite online and co-op games of all time; I still play The Division 2 most months (at least) and have done so since launch. The second game still has a committed player base and is a game that keeps on going and keeps on giving for fans who play regularly and those who come back occasionally. It's established a rich universe full of in





Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Which devices still need to be plugged in?
How-To Geek / 12h
I'm a huge fan of wired internet, even if the cables can be a bit of a mess (which can be fixed on the cheap ). But Ethernet connections aren't the best for everything, not by a mile.





Taylor Swift announces new music, and the internet acts totally normal about it as usual
Mashable / 12h
Taylor Swift has emerged from post-wedding bliss to grant us new music. The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore is out Friday and will feature four new songs: "Patient Zero," "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding," and "Babylon." The first was announced yesterday after Swift teased her audience with her signature Easter Eggs. "About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing. Something that completely





Delta cuts another route at JFK, axes brand-new service from Seattle
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Last week, Delta Air Lines announced new nonstop service from Philadelphia to Los Angeles as part of a big expansion for the airline in Southern California. But Delta's other West Coast hub won't be as lucky — at least when it comes to Philly service. The carrier now plans to drop its route from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Seattle, a spokesperson confirmed to TPG. Keep in mind, th





Enter now to win 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points and make kids' wishes come true
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Winning the trip of a lifetime would be pretty thrilling, but we think giving back to worthy causes is even more exciting. Luckily, you can do both starting right now — by donating to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through TPG's new Charitybuzz campaign . One lucky grand prize winner will receive 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points and a one-on-one planning session with The Points Guy founder Bri