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ChatGPT has stopped taking your prompts so literally — and that’s a bigger deal than it sounds
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
OpenAI says ChatGPT has become less literal and more conversational after quietly updating GPT-5.5 Instant for everyone. Naturally, I wanted to know whether I could actually tell the difference. After spending the day chatting with the updated model, both by text and in Voice Mode, I came away with mixed feelings. Some conversations did feel more natural, but others reminded me we're still a long
How Concerned Are You About Hotel Room Safety? Here’s My Approach…
One Mile at a Time / 23min
We all have different habits when staying at hotels, and that includes the precautions we take when it comes to hotel room safety and security. We constantly hear stories of security issues at hotels, but in a vast majority of cases, it’s situations that were very easily preventible. So let’s talk more specifically about that, as I’m also curious to hear how others handle this kind of stuff. And
Sick of overheating mid-run? I tested a workout baselayer incorporating smart fiber, thermo-regulation technology originally developed for astronauts
Latest from TechRadar / 50min
We've tested a lot of crazy workout gear over the years, from Adidas' pressurized workout shoes to elaborate virtual coaching booths , but never anything from space. Let me confirm that I haven't actually worn anything from outer space: this is a workout layer from premium activewear company Walero , which also makes professional-grade motorsport gear. The Walero Active temperature-regulating bas
Indian payments chief thinks AI will be heavily involved in next era of digital payment growth
TechCrunch / 3h
Dilip Asbe said that newer UPI apps could be more competitive with a viable commercial model
Hurdle hints and answers for June 28, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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 Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch international soccer. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and eac
NYT Pips hints, answers for June 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a musician. 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 tips
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an ally. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's
Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to get the party started. 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: NY
What's new at Lego for July: 12 new sets to get stuck into — including the clumsy Demon Hunters icon I've been waiting for
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
July is about to begin, and that means a new batch of Lego has been unveiled, ready for you to preorder with this month's paycheck, so that it feels like it's free by the time it arrives. I've combed through the new arrivals like a builder looking for that specific color of one-stud brick in the bottom of a bag, and there's one new addition that jumped right out at me. And if you're a KPop Demon
There’s 50% off Criterion Collection 4K Blu-rays right now — here are the 6 discs I recommend as beautiful movie upgrades, all of which I’ve tested on our OLED TV and Dolby Atmos setup
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
There's 50% off a ton of The Criterion Collection's 4K Blu-rays at Barnes & Noble , so I thought I would pick my six favorite discs, all of which I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty . This is our monthly feature where I try the latest 4K releases, judging whether they make a worth addition to your collection. Criterion is a regular feature in the Blu-ray Bounty because it's superb at 4K res
How to watch Citizen Vigilante online from anywhere – UK, US, Germany
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Watch Citizen Vigilante – Prime Video (US) BLOCKED? Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere (try risk-free) Where to stream Citizen Vigilante in UK, Germany, Australia Love him or loathe him, Armie Hammer is back in the spotlight with Citizen Vigilante – one of the year's most controversial movies. Directed by Uwe Boll, the action thriller has reportedly been blocked from a standard release in Germany
YouTube says the secret to success is not their algorithm, its your audience
Mashable / 9h
Much of the talk at VidCon 2026 focused on how long-form horizontal content is at the forefront of rewiring the traditional Hollywood model. On a panel about convergence , Pocketwatch CEO Chris H. Williams declared, "If it works on YouTube, it'll work anywhere," pointing to The Besties' crossover success on Hulu and, soon, Amazon Fire TV Stick. A recurring topic across panels was how streamers li
The Washington Post Ranked America’s Best Airports. Somehow Dulles Beat San Francisco
View from the Wing / 9h
The Washington Post ranked America’s best airports, but its methodology helps explain some strange results: San Diego missing the top 50, San Francisco outside the top 10, and Dulles ranked ahead of easier airports. Airports should be judged by how quickly and reliably they get passengers to, through, and out of them, not by whether Yelp reviewers liked the shops.
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
BBC News / 9h
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
GTA VI fans beware — experts warn 'a new wave of scam websites' is offering early access, but just stealing your bank details instead
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Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Fake GTA VI beta keys are already draining cryptocurrency wallets worldwide AI-generated scam websites now imitate Rockstar branding with alarming accuracy Malware hidden inside fake game downloads can expose banking credentials instantly Grand Theft Auto VI is not due on consoles until November 19 2026, but official preorders open soon, and cybersecurity researchers have warned criminals are alr
How to watch Algeria vs Austria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Team News for FIFA World Cup 2026 in a play-off to be Group J runners-up
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Algeria vs Austria Kick-Off time: Saturday, June 27 | 10pm ET / 3am BST (Sun) / 12pm AEST (Sun) Watch free on BBC iPlayer (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) Algeria vs Austria is shaping up to be one of the more exciting World Cup 2026 matches – it's a winner-takes-all contest to finish Group J runners-up. Both sides
How to watch Jordan vs Argentina: Free Streams, TV Channels & Team News for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lionel Messi seeks to add to his haul
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Jordan vs Argentina Kick-Off time: Saturday, June 27 | 10pm ET / 3am BST (Sun) / 12pm AEST (Sun) Watch free on BBC iPlayer (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) In what is effectively a dead rubber in terms of qualification, defending champions Argentina take on Jordan in their final group-stage World Cup 2026 match. La
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, June 28 (game #1616)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, June 27 (game #1615) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goi
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, June 28 (game #1113)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, June 27 (game #1112) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clev
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, June 28 (game #847)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, June 27 (game #846) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Word
Here’s a Clue About SpaceX’s Actual Revenue-Generating Plans
Gizmodo / 10h
It's mobile phone service.
SWISS Is Serving First Class Passengers A Hot Dog Called The Bastardo And Putting Sour Cream On It
View from the Wing / 10h
SWISS is serving first class passengers a seasonal hot dog called “The Bastardo,” topped with apple chutney, red coleslaw, sour cream, walnuts, and cress. They had to cut the bun because the hot dog kept tipping over on SWISS First porcelain.
Quote of the day by PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel: 'I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible' — a foundational thesis of the new tech elite
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Peter Thiel is among the most prominent figures in the technology industry, having co-founded PayPal in the 90s and Palantir a few years later. Although he's since stepped back from running technology companies, he plays an active role in business, finance – and indeed in politics. Minimum government, maximum freedom Writing an essay for the Cato Unbound journal nearly 20 years ago, Thiel outline
Big AI Had a Point When It Said It Needed to Be Told What Is Not Okay
Gizmodo / 11h
We live squarely in the time the AI CEOs were warning us about.
Instagram is testing more ways to customize ‘Your Algorithm’
TechCrunch / 11h
Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Delta Wants To Win LAX While American And United Are Stuck At The Gate. Philadelphia And Dulles Flights Coming
View from the Wing / 11h
Delta has already become the largest carrier at LAX, and now it appears to be pressing its advantage while American and United are gate-constrained. After moving up Newark–Los Angeles by four years, Delta may add Philadelphia and Washington Dulles next, filling in more competitor hubs so Los Angeles customers have fewer reasons to fly anyone else.
How to watch Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia: Free Streams & TV Channels as FIFA World Cup 2026 minnows target historic knockout spot
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia Kick-Off time: Saturday, June 27 | 1am BST / 8pm ET (Fri) / 10am AEST Watch free on ITV (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) Cape Verde will aim to write another chapter in their FIFA World Cup 2026 fairytale as they take on Saudi Arabia in their final Group H fixture – and you can live strea
How to watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Leopards hunt historic win
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Kick-Off time: Sunday, June 28 | 12.30am BST / 7.30pm ET (Sat) / 9.30am AEST Watch free on BBC (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) DR Congo are aiming to make more history when they face Uzbekistan in their final Group K fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026 - and you can live stream the game from
The luxury SUV that's every bit as reliable as a Lexus
How-To Geek / 11h
When reliability tops the wish list, most luxury buyers head straight for Lexus. It makes sense, considering the brand has built its reputation on Toyota engineering wrapped in a premium package, but it's far from the only Japanese luxury automaker making dependable SUVs .
Weekly Review: June 27, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Hello from beautiful, and swelteringly hot, South Tyrol… and here I was thinking we’d slightly be escaping the heat by leaving Florida! On the points & travel front, this week Ryanair updated its family seating policy, Wyndham Rewards announced award chart changes, Hilton came up with a new way to deny Diamond members lounge access, Southwest start
SoftBank’s CEO isn’t the only one with questions about Elon Musk’s orbital data center hype
TechCrunch / 12h
Not everyone is buying Elon Musk’s vision for orbital data centers.
How to watch Colombia vs Portugal: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Cristiano Ronaldo targets more goals at FIFA World Cup 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Colombia vs Portugal Kick-Off time: Sunday, June 28 | 12.30am BST / 7.30pm ET (Sat) / 9.30am AEST Watch free on BBC (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived at the FIFA World Cup 2026 – now he is aiming to fire Portugal to top spot in Group K against Colombia, in Miami, and you can live stream
Elon Winning AI Game of Thrones by Adding Gigawatts of Energy This Week
Next Big Future / 12h
All that matters today for SpaceX and Tesla is the life and death battle to win AI. Every strategic move is URGENT. There is no time to wait years for robotaxi. Tesla and SpaceX must merge ASAP. There is more money and more gains from AI than anything else. The prize is thousands of trillions ... Read more
Albert Dubout (1905–1976) “A Cat”, 1960s.
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
topcat77 : Albert Dubout (1905–1976) “A Cat”, 1960s. ink drawing
‘The Boroughs’ Dies With High Streaming Views
Gizmodo / 12h
Netflix may not want more 'The Boroughs,' but it seems audiences sure did, particularly the boomer generation.
How to use the $100 hotel credit on the Chase Sapphire Preferred in 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) is packed with benefits in exchange for its modest $95 annual fee. One of the most valuable is its up to $100 annual hotel statement credit, available each account anniversary year for prepaid hotel stays booked through Chase Travel℠ . On its own, this credit can more than offset the card's annual fee . At TPG, it's no secret we consider th
How I use Gmail aliases to create disposable email addresses instantly
How-To Geek / 12h
There are many reasons why you might want to get or send emails from an email address that's not your main one. Setting up entirely new Gmail accounts for one-time use purposes can get annoying quickly, though.
9 forgotten '90s sitcoms still worth watching
How-To Geek / 12h
As a Gen-Xer, I believe that the 1990s featured excellent sitcoms thriving on both cable and network TV. While many gained widespread popularity and stole the spotlight, there are countless worthy sitcoms that have since fallen into complete obscurity and deserve some attention.
I spent a week watching and playing these 3 intriguing horror titles — here's my verdict on which ones are worth your time
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I've got quite the varied selection for our first instalment of Scream or Skip, which features a mix of new releases and an indie horror movie I had never heard of until a few days ago. Scream or Skip Scream or Skip, that is the question. With so much horror out there
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