Claude is down
Mashable / 27min
Anthropic's smart assistant Claude is experiencing a major outage. Early on Monday, Aug. 24, we've noticed that Claude Fable 5 and Opus 5 aren't responding to our queries, returning an error. "The response didn't load," the error message said. "Due to unexpected capacity constraints, Claude is unable to respond to your message. Try again soon." The company's own status dashboard for Claude confir
How to watch Rowing World Championships 2026 for FREE: Live Streams, TV Channels, Schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Watch Rowing World Championships 2026 free on CBC Gem (Canada) / Eurovison Sport (multiple territories) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Rowing World Championships 2026: Mon, Aug 24 – Sun, Aug 30 Watch Rowing World Championships 2026 live streams as reigning Olympic champions Oliver Zeidler, Karolien Florijn and the Sinkovic brothers battle for global supremacy at the Bosbaan on t
Sinestro in Lanterns explained: who is Hal Jordan's villainous former mentor in episode 2 of the Green Lantern TV show on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Lanterns episode 2 is now live on HBO Max — and it introduces viewers to the most famous Green Lantern villain of all, Thaal Sinestro. Long-time Green Lantern fans will already know plenty about this recurring antagonist, his relationship to Hal Jordan, and why he's deemed such a threat to the Green Lantern Corps and wider galaxy. However, unless you've read the source material and/or seen the di
Lanterns' Manhunters explained: who are the supposed villains of the Green Lantern TV show on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Lanterns episode 2 has made its HBO Max debut — and the sci-fi crime drama appears to have revealed that a mysterious race called the Manhunters are the villains of its 2016 storyline. So, who are they? Where did they come from? And why are they seemingly being set up as the chief antagonists of HBO's Green Lantern TV show? Let's take a look at the Manhunters' comic book history to answer — or at
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 24
Mashable / 3h
We're only a few days away from the Full Moon now, so if you're hoping to spot some lunar features on its surface, your chances are pretty high. Keep reading to find out what you might be able to see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, Aug. 24, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 86% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card review: An easy starter card for cash back
The Points Guy Articles / 4h
For those looking for a simple no-annual-fee cash-back card, the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card is worth considering. It avoids complicated benefits, boasts easy-to-track earning rates and offers a 0% introductory APR on purchases for 15 billing cycles (then a rate of 17.49% to 27.49% applies). If you're early in your credit card journey or looking to simplify your wallet , I
Why I love the Amex Business Platinum’s 35% Pay with Points bonus
The Points Guy Articles / 4h
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers frequent travelers several ways to add luxury to their travel plans. From flight discounts to hotel elite status and a comprehensive airport lounge access benefit, the Amex Business Platinum delivers unparalleled travel perks that you can only find with a premium travel rewards card . Enrollment is required for select benefits. The card fea
Did Lanterns just introduce supervillain Atrocitus?
Mashable / 5h
Lanterns' second episode revealed the show's biggest threat: a secret Manhunter lurking in Rushville, Nebraska . But did it also sneakily introduce another Green Lantern supervillain? SEE ALSO: Who is the secret Manhunter in 'Lanterns'? Let's investigate. Episode 2 marks the first appearance of Antaan (Paul Ben-Victor), the leader of the aliens who were killed at the Rushville football game. He a
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 24, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a sports fan. 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 and ti
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 24, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy for those with a sweet tooth. 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 answ
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 24, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you go with the flow. 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
Hurdle hints and answers for August 24, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Hurdle hints and answers for August 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 24, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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
Who is the secret Manhunter in Lanterns? Lets investigate.
Mashable / 5h
HBO's Lanterns just kicked off a Manhunter manhunt. As revealed in the show's second episode, Manhunters are a synthetic race of aliens who are able to build entirely new bodies, disguise themselves as anyone, and embed themselves undetected within any society. SEE ALSO: 'Lanterns' review: Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre shine bright in DC's sci-fi mystery Alien Antaan (Paul Ben-Victor) tells Lant
President Trump wants the US to carry out more than 1,000 space launches a year by 2030 — and speed up sending robots and humans to Mars
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Trump wants US to up aims to launch over 1,000 spacecraft every year by 2030 Only 178 launches happened in 2025, mostly carried out by SpaceX Federal agencies must find new land for rocket launch sites A new presidential memorandum signed by Donald Trump sets an ambitious annual benchmark for American commercial space activity within the next four years. The new National Space Transportation Poli
This Week in AI Progress – On the Way to Another 100X in 22 Months
Next Big Future / 6h
Key points in rapid AI progress, A secretive “ox alpha” model (widely suspected to be the latest Chinese GLM open-source model) shows strong coding gains (~80% on a tough benchmark vs. the 60s for Claude/GPT-style models). Nvidia + a new “harness” hit a perfect 100% on ARC-AGI-3. Intelligence-density progress Chinese Qwen-style 27B models already match ... Read more
The US is now home to 15 of the world's 20 biggest AI data centers — with one state housing 12 on its own
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
America now dominates the world's largest hyperscale data center markets by a wide margin Northern Virginia remains enormous despite signs that future development is moving elsewhere Texas recorded 71% capacity growth, far exceeding the worldwide increase of 36% The United States has tightened its grip on global hyperscale data center infrastructure, now accounting for 15 of the world's 20 larges
Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games
BBC News / 8h
Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.
3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (August 24-30)
How-To Geek / 9h
Since it's near the end of summer, it feels right to watch some movies on Netflix U.S. The first movie takes place in the Amazon rainforest, where a group of people come face-to-face with an aggressive and gigantic snake.
What is a VESA mount and how to know what type your TV has
Engadget / 10h
Those 200 × 200 and 400 × 400 numbers tell you where the mounting holes line up, but you still need to check the mount's weight limit and hardware.
Dr. Dre Says He Uses AI to Produce Songs
Gizmodo / 10h
Fellow Grammy-winning producer Timbaland is also allegedly a "closet AI user."
American Airlines Is Serving Great Food, Needs To Get Cabin Cleaning And Maintenance Together
View from the Wing / 10h
The airline is going to refresh its domestic cabins over several years, putting seat back TVs back in, which is great. That'll pair well with the rest of their investments. But they can't wait to address broken seats, power outlets, and ohter cabin issues - because those undermine the rest of the investments they're making in things like lounges, food and coffee.
China is shifting its new data centers to rural Eastern locations as it looks for extra AI power
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
China is moving its AI data centers into poor rural provinces Guizhou offers cooler weather, cheap land, and abundant renewable power New data centers must draw 80% of power from renewables China is significantly expanding its data center capacity as artificial intelligence processing drives an unprecedented demand for computing power nationwide. Much of this new infrastructure is being built awa
This Linux PC-phone hybrid could be the future of Linux smartphones
How-To Geek / 10h
The Linux world has no shortage of software. A new distribution drops every other week , and more and more developers are creating FOSS alternatives to popular proprietary apps. However, the same can’t be said about the Linux hardware space. Most of what we get are laptops that ship with Ubuntu preinstalled or iterative smartphones trying to replace Android—which, all things considered, is Linux
The Razer Soma Chroma has a silly name, silly price tag, and sillily requires you bring your own battery to light the thing up
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Razer Soma Chroma: One-minute review I've reviewed a lot of gaming chairs, sat my butt on plenty of seats promising the best of the best comfort, or ergonomic longevity (I'm convinced noblechairs wants my posture to last me until I'm 126 years old), and I've got to say, aside from possibly the AndaSeat Novis , this might be the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. At least, part of it is. The
This Genesis SUV has no B-pillar, and an AI that runs the vehicle
How-To Geek / 11h
Genesis unveiled its first full-size flagship SUV, the GV90, on Aug. 19 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. It's the production version of the Neolun concept the brand revealed in 2024. The forthcoming SUV comes in two variants, a standard GV90 and a Neolun version with doors that open and close on their own.
How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive?
Engadget / 11h
While these two names sound like they'd refer to the same product, there are major differences between them.
Ukrainian drone giant Brave1 will now let military customers order custom-built drones
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Brave1 lets Ukrainian units order drones built to exact specifications Military units have spent nearly one billion dollars through Brave1 Market Buyers can adjust seventeen different drone specifications before placing an order A new procurement system launched by Ukraine's Brave1 defense cluster now allows Ukrainian military units to commission drones built to their own specifications. The syst
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Caught In a Tangled AI Web
Gizmodo / 11h
Concerns of generative AI use hover over 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' while others think it's a case of Photoshop at work.
Airport Lounges Are More Crowded Than Ever… Here’s Why
One Mile at a Time / 11h
There’s no denying that airport lounges have become a lot more crowded over the years, particularly after the pandemic. Admittedly the crowding issues are a bit uneven, and depend on the type of lounge, how you can access it, and the location. In this post I thought it would be interesting to take a bigger picture look at the issue of lounge crowding, and how we’ve gotten to this point. Many airp
The Garmin Venu 3 is a 'near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker' — and it just dropped to its lowest price yet
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you're in the market for a capable smartwatch and a robust health tracker, then Garmin's Venu 3 is an excellent choice. While it's an older model (released in 2023), it's packed with insightful features, and in our Garmin Venu 3 review , we called it 'a near-perfect balance of smartwatch and health tracker'. Amazon has dropped the Garmin Venu 3 to $294.99 (originally $449.99), which is the low
3 excellent Prime Video movies to watch this week (August 24-30)
How-To Geek / 11h
Over on Prime Video this week, a couple of interesting things are afoot. Season 4 of Alan Ritchson and his chiseled jaw are at the top of the TV chart with Reacher , and Masters of the Universe —which didn't come anywhere near recouping its $170 million budget in theaters—is enjoying the top spot on Prime's movie charts. Indeed, streaming is a great equalizer.
Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?
TechCrunch / 11h
A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.
How to stop Siri from interrupting while you're using CarPlay
Engadget / 11h
Don't let Siri become a hassle instead of an assistant; keep it quiet in the car to reduce distractions.
My best Excel PivotTables start with these 4 functions
How-To Geek / 12h
PivotTables are great for turning thousands of rows into useful summaries in Excel, but they're only as good as the data you give them. So before I build one, I take a few moments to prepare my source data using four simple functions.
Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
TechCrunch / 12h
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.
That Weird ‘Other’ Section in Apple Stores Is Reportedly Being Revamped for a New Line of Home Products
Gizmodo / 12h
The "Avenues," as they're apparently known, reportedly must be revamped to introduce consumers to a whole new device.
Your router's CPU is throttling your Wi-Fi—here's which 6 settings to disable first
How-To Geek / 12h
When thinking of processors, what comes to your mind first? (Outside of a food processor, that is.)
New Age of AI and Medicine Starts With WORLDCHANGING Progress Against Cancer
Next Big Future / 12h
The Moderna breakthrough to reduce the re-occurrence of cancer is just the beginning. It is evidence that claims from the leaders of AI like Dario of Anthropic and Demis Hassabis that AI could all disease within ten years or that almost all cancer will be eliminated will become true. Those who are wondering what benefits ... Read more
Former Rockstar director calls GTA 6 leaks a nothing burger
Mashable / 12h
The internet has been breathlessly talking about the Grand Theft Auto VI leaks ahead of the extended look coming to Netflix this week, but one former Rockstar Games lead is telling everybody to "calm down." An individual or group known as CyberLeek has leaked alleged clips of GTA 6 gameplay last week, including maps and videos. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (the parent company of video game
‘Vampire Hunter D’ Is Making a Comeback
Gizmodo / 12h
Fans of 'Vampire Hunter D' can look forward to re-releases of some of favorite stories and a brand new comic to go with them.
Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record
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