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R.I.P. Columbia House: Here’s How It Improbably Survived This Long
Gizmodo / 7h
It wasn't music streaming that killed it, because it pivoted.
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'
BBC News / now
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
The next phase of AI adoption could change the future of supply chains
Latest from TechRadar / 14min
As global supply chains remain exposed to geopolitical and climate uncertainty, retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses face challenges of fluctuating prices and demand. In the United Kingdom, supply chain volatility is adding to uncertainty in raw material and packaging costs to impact CPG companies’ production economics. Research has found that a huge majority of British retailers w
The DJI Air 3S is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — act fast to save $160
Mashable / 16min
SAVE OVER $100: As of Aug. 18, the DJI Air 3S Fly More Combo is at its lowest-ever price of $1,439 on Amazon. That's $160 off its full price of $1,599. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Air 3S Fly More Combo $1,439 at Amazon $1,599 Save $160 A drone's ability to capture high-quality video from the sky is something content creators and hobbyists alike can enjoy. If you've been thinking about d
The Milky Ways center holds the ruins of another ancient galaxy
Mashable / 16min
Astronomers have uncovered the 12.3-billion-year-old ruins of an ancient galaxy hiding in the jumbled jungle of the Milky Way's center . For billions of years, our home galaxy grew into a cosmic giant by crashing into and absorbing smaller neighboring dwarf galaxies. Over years of research, scientists have mapped several of these galactic mergers , including a slow-speed collision with the Sagitt
Incogni just dropped its data removal plans by 58% — heres what you need to know
Mashable / 16min
An advertiser paid for editorial consideration of this deal. Our editorial experts vetted the deal based on our independent expertise. Because we determined that the deal will save money for the consumer, we wrote the content. SAVE 58% : From Aug. 18-31, Incogni's annual data removal plans are on sale for 58% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Incogni Incogni Save 58% on Incogni's annual data rem
Reddit is testing AI-generated videos that read text posts aloud
Mashable / 16min
Reddit is testing a new feature that uses AI to convert text posts to video and audio. Rolling out from Monday in web browsers, the feature hopes to capitalise on the popularity of videos that read Reddit posts aloud. The AI-generated videos will expand to iOS and Android on Tuesday. Though currently restricted to a few manually selected English-language posts in designated subreddits, Reddit pla
The Insta360 X3-360 has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now
Mashable / 16min
SAVE $70: As of Aug. 18, the Insta360 X3-360 is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Insta360 Insta360 X3-360 $229.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $70 In the market for an action camera ? The Insta360 X3-360 is currently on sale at Amazon, with the price dropping to a record low for a limited time. As of Aug. 18, you can pick it up for $2
The ultimate runners upgrade: Save $100 on the AMOLED Garmin Forerunner 265 at Amazon
Mashable / 16min
SAVE $100 : As of Aug. 18, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 265 $349.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $100 Fitness trackers are a great companion to any kind of workout , but particularly for running. They can help you keep track of everything from your pace and distance to your hea
Boox tablets and e-readers are on sale at Amazon — save up to $70 this week
Mashable / 16min
Best Boox deals at a glance: Best overall deal Boox Palma2 Pro Tappy Bundle with case $404.97 at Amazon (save $50.05) Best mid-sized tablet deal Boox Go 7 Tappy Bundle with case $279.59 at Amazon (save $61.38) Best large tablet deal Boox Go 10.3 Gen II Lumi Tappy Bundle with case $461.94 at Amazon (save $69.03) It's time to get ready for cozy season. Crisp fall air will be here in just a few week
States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims
NYT > Technology / 18min
California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are taking the social media giant to trial in the first bellwether federal case over child harm.
Silicon Valley Executives Are Tech Fans. Just Not For Their Own Kids.
NYT > Technology / 18min
At home, moderation and restraint are the rule for tech parents. Boredom is exalted. Maybe they’re onto something.
The Blackout That Could Devastate America
NYT > Technology / 18min
The power grid relies on thousands of aging, hand-built transformers. If enough fail, the blackout could last years.
The Powerful Chinese Model Experts Warned About—and Waited for—Is Here
Wired / 19min
Z.ai’s latest AI model release could help companies secure their systems—or find its way into the hands of hackers.
The Trillion-Dollar Trial Against Meta Is Too Big to Succeed
Gizmodo / 21min
Could Meta really pay $1.4 trillion if it loses in court?
Chase Ink Business Card Bonus Categories: How To Earn 1.5-5x Points
One Mile at a Time / 25min
While there are lots of great business credit cards , Chase has what I’d consider to be the best portfolio of business credit cards, with the Ink Business credit card lineup . These offer everything I look for in cards — great welcome bonuses, big spending category bonuses, and useful perks. One of my favorite things about Chase Ink cards is how they can supercharge your ability to earn Chase Ult
National infrastructure needs a new approach to cyber resilience
Latest from TechRadar / 28min
The prospect of bringing more of Britain's critical national infrastructure into public ownership has prompted plenty of debate about investment, governance and accountability. Far less attention has been paid to what it could mean for cybersecurity . Regardless of where you stand politically, one thing is clear. Public ownership does not make cyber risk disappear. If anything, it raises expectat
Improving mobile 'connectivity confidence' could give UK workers back three weeks a year — and boost the UK economy by billions
Latest from TechRadar / 42min
UK workers could unlock more than three weeks of unproductive time a year by embracing flexible working However many say they aren't confident in their mobile networks Boosting connectivity could lead to a potential £115 billion productivity boost to the UK economy Embracing flexible working could help give the British economy a major boost, and unlock productivity across the nation, new research
AirPods with cameras leak in new video
Mashable / 45min
AirPods with built-in cameras have been the subject of rumors for years, but now we have evidence that Apple is really working on these, and that they're probably coming very soon. The latest macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta contains a video that shows the device in action (via MacRumors ). The short video demos how a user could save real-life visuals using Apple's Visual Intelligence with the help of AirPo
The best meal kit delivery deals in 2026: Save on HelloFresh, Home Chef, and more
Mashable / 1h
The best meal kit delivery deals to shop: Best overall meal kit deal Home Chef $4.99/serving on your first box (for 6-8 meals/week plans), free shipping on box 1, plus a free dessert item on every box Best plant-based meal kit Purple Carrot $100 off first 4 weeks Best meal kit deal for early risers HelloFresh 10 free meals on your first box, plus a free breakfast item for life while subscribed. B
Fostering trust in the age of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The reality for many organizations is that their employees are already being deceived. So, probably are their customers, their investors, and their board. For years, the warnings have focused on the impact of deepfakes, such as fake CEOs on video calls, cloned voices authorizing payments, and fraudulent emails. The tactics themselves are not new, but over the past few years, AI has made them chea
Google is reportedly planning to move all Pixel production out of China
Engadget / 1h
Google told its suppliers that it will no longer manufacture Pixel devices in China starting next year, according to Nikkei Asia.
Apple appears to have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods
Engadget / 1h
Apple may have leaked its camera-equipped AirPods in a video tucked into macOS Tahoe 26.7.
T-Mobile is giving away the new Motorola Razr+ for free — how to claim
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The new Motorola Razr+ is available for free with T-Mobile . To qualify for this promotion, simply activate a new line on an Experience Beyond plan. Opens in a new window Credit: Motorola Motorola Razr+ Free when you activate a new line on an Experience Beyond plan. It has been an exceptionally busy few weeks in the world of mobiles. First, we had Samsung Unpacked , where we got announceme
Beyond general-purpose AI: why sovereignty matters in critical services
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase, one defined not by experimentation, but by operational deployment in environments where the stakes are high and the margin for error is narrow. Nowhere is this shift more visible than in critical services such as healthcare, where organizations are beginning to rely on AI not just for efficiency gains, but for decisions that directly affect lives,
I’ve tested more than 60 Bluetooth speakers and this Marshall model may just be the most stylish of them all — but does it sound as good as it looks? Here’s my verdict
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Marshall Stockwell III review Seven years after its predecessor came to market, the Marshall Stockwell III is here — and wow, what a beauty. From the moment I unboxed the Stockwell III, I was struck by its quality. Its striking amp-inspired aesthetic, complimented by luxurious PU leather, golden detailing, and a red velvet-infused handle made it likeable from the off. But could its sound live up
Theban tomb reveals how Egyptian burial trends evolved in time
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Egypt's Theban necropolis holds over 400 tombs, a rich resource for archaeologists eager to learn more about that region's ancient history. A new paper published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology outlines how Egyptian burial trends likely changed over the course of centuries, shifting from individual burials in elaborate coffins to reusing earlier burial sites for later interm
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 18
Mashable / 5h
After nights of almost complete darkness, the Moon is well and truly back in the sky. Each night it will appear more illuminated to us on Earth, signalling its current phase of the lunar cycle, Waxing Crescent. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Tuesday, Aug. 18, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 33% of its surface visible. Without any visual
Unearthed Video Seems to Reveal Apple AirPods That Can ‘See’
Gizmodo / 5h
Is this the quiet—and presumably accidental—unveiling of the fabled AirPods with cameras?
Here’s 6Kingdom Hearts 4 worlds I think we’ll see following Coco’s official D23 reveal — including the one Tetsuya Nomura has ‘always’ wanted to include
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Over the weekend, we were treated to Disney’s annual D23 showcase , and while many will be soaking up the major Marvel Cinematic Universe reveals (including the X-Men cast announcement), I was far more interested in the brand-new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer. Not only was the Late 2027 release date set in stone, but it revealed the arrival of Coco to the series and gave us plenty of juicy details abo
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 18, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched baseball. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 18, 2026
Mashable / 7h
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 August 18, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the theater. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 18, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you steal things. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hin
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 18, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you know a bit of trivia. 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 answe
What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 5 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
We're halfway through The Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe , and I still maintain the opinion that it's better than the original CBS sitcom. But that hasn't stopped the two from being heavily intertwined. Over the last four episodes, we've seen cameo appearances from Raj (Kunal Nayyar), Penny (Kaley Cuoco), Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) and Amy (Mayim Bialik). Could this wee
6 fitness trackers under $100 — from the super-popular Google Fitbit Air to the 5-star Amazfit Active 2
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
You might be looking at the Apple Watch Ultra 3 or Garmin Fenix 8 and balking at the cost of fitness watches these days, but tracking your health doesn't have to empty your wallet. There are plenty of terrific budget options, and below we've listed six of the best, all of which you can find for under $100. There's the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 , which tops our general guide to the best cheap fitness t
Disney Parks' D23 keynote was packed — here's everything new coming to Disney World and Disneyland, including Piston Peak, Avengers Campus, and Villains Land
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Considering that in 2024 the Disney Experiences panel at D23 delivered the news that Disney would be bringing new lands to parks across the globe, expansions on the high seas, attraction updates, and entirely new attractions, the bar was set high for D23 2026's Horizons: A Carousel of Progress keynote. Even more so, many of these projects already have shovels in the ground. At Walt Disney World's
This new 16-inch laptop comes with a ridiculous 72GB of RAM — if you are willing to wait for the upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Schenker Element 16 (E26) is on sale now, pairing Intel Panther Lake processors with a 120 Hz 1600p display and a 72 Wh battery in a 1.9 kg chassis, shipping in late August The laptop's screwless quick-release chassis and a firmly planned next-generation mainboard swap make it a potential contender to other semi-modular Framework-built laptops rivals Its 72 GB RAM ceiling is an interesting config
'There aren’t many keyboards offering better value for money': I tested a bargain mechanical keyboard from Keychron that will tempt gamers — just make sure you get yourself a wrist-rest
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Keychron K8 Ultra 8K: One-minute review The Keychron K8 Ultra 8K is a wireless mechanical keyboard with an impressive spec that hopes to compete with the more premium offerings in the space. It exhibits the brand’s typical design language, with its sizable keycaps and retro looks. The whole unit is black, save for some grey and green keycaps. To liven things up, it features some bright backlighti
Anthropic’s annualized revenue surges to $65B
TechCrunch / 9h
The model maker added $18 billion in annualized revenue in two months.
From TikTok to witness list: How much can social media influence the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Mashable / 9h
True-crime fandom no longer wants to watch from the sidelines; it increasingly wants in on the case. Consider the recent lineup: TikTok helped pull the Menendez brothers back into the national conversation decades after their convictions. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard ’s defamation trial became daily social media programming. Luigi Mangione developed an intense internet fandom before his case even
China says new AI missile system can track US F-35s with 90% accuracy
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Chinese researchers built an AI targeting infrared traces from F-22 and F-35 engines Flare decoys reportedly fail to fool this heat-based recognition model Lab tests show recognition accuracy above 90 percent for simulated targets Chinese researchers have claimed a lightweight AI system can identify heat signatures resembling those of F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters. The F-22 and F-35 are designed
45 MQ-9 Reaper drones have been destroyed in the Iran war - a quarter of the fleet worth $1.3 billion obliterated
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Iran has destroyed dozens of Reapers, exposing America's costly drone vulnerability Forty-five Reapers lost represents roughly one-quarter of America's pre-war fleet Washington is buying replacement Reapers as battlefield losses continue mounting The United States has lost roughly a quarter of its entire MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet during its war with Iran, new reports have claimed. The Washington Po
US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday released data on the vaccination rates of US kindergarteners in the 2025–2026 school year, revealing that rates have once again decreased from the previous school year. Vaccination rates have been slipping since the 2019–2020 school year, when the US had obtained rates of around 95 percent, the threshold needed to keep outbreaks of vaccine-
Former SpaceX engineers are building a robotic factory for making steel parts
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Three former SpaceX engineers have switched their attention from making rocket engines to manufacturing steel parts by using AI-driven software and robots. Their immediate goal involves establishing a prototype factory that can automate most of the steel fabrication process for crucial infrastructure components by 2027. The startup, called 1872 , officially launched on July 22 with a ribbon-cutti
This 65-Inch LG OLED TV Is $900 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to upgrade your smart TV, this LG 65-inch OLED AI 4K Smart TV is now $1,799.99 (originally $2,699.99), marking its lowest price ever, according to price-tracking tools . It has 4K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and is compatible with Alexa. Amazon will d
Save $130 on the Dreame L60 Ultra robot vacuum and mop
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 10%: As of Aug. 17, you can get the Dreame L60 Ultra robot vacuum and mop for $1,169.99, down from $1,299.99, at Amazon. That's a 10% discount, or $130 in savings. Dreame L60 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop With Dock $1,169.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $130 Not to sound too cringey, but I'm a Dreame superfan. My floor-cleaning arsenal (aka the Dreame Team) includes the Dreame L60 Pro Ultra , Dream
Cancel those weekend plans — Borderlands 2 GOTY Edition is just $14.99
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Pay $14.99 for the Borderlands 2 GOTY Steam key , including the base game, nine add-ons, six Vault Hunters, and 100+ hours of content. Opens in a new window Credit: Steam Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition (Steam Key) $14.99 $39.99 Save $25 Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition sends players to Pandora for revenge, treasure, and a frankly unreasonable number of procedurally generated
Quote of the day by Bill Gates: 'I broke into his house to steal the TV set and found out that you had already stolen it' — a witty defense against a stunning accusation
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The ideas that we take for granted in today's computing landscape were once all original thoughts that somebody had to devise and implement out of nothing. Both Apple and Microsoft were pioneering companies in this space, but not all great ideas that stuck necessarily came from either company. Best of frenemies When word got out that Bill Gates had announced Windows for the first time at the Comd
9 essential under-$50 gadgets you need in your back-to-school arsenal
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Heading back to school and decided this is the year you hit the ground running with your studies? You'll want to equip yourself with the right kit to set yourself up for success. I'm talking about the little extras that will help you focus and improve your efficiency, whether you're studying in your dorm or out and about. Below, I've rounded up nine gadgets designed for just that — and all of the
4 eclectic Paramount+ movies to watch this week (August 17-23)
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're at all up to speed (or even care) about what's hot and not at the top of the Paramount+ movie charts, you'll have noticed that Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender has been parked at No. 1. But hanging out right behind it is a pack of idiots in a Vegas hotel suite with a tiger in the bathroom. That's quite the double feature for American subscribers.
It’s Official: No Man Can Outrun Our Robot Overlords
Gizmodo / 11h
Unitree’s "Superman" humanoid robot was recorded running at a top speed of 12.66 meters per second.
Google May Have Leaked Its Next Fitbit—Or Let AI Hallucinate It
Gizmodo / 11h
Some ads for the company's new Pixel 11 series include a mysterious new wearable that might be the Fitbit Charge 7.
AI Billionaires Are So Greedy That They’re Supercharging Sales of Yachts and Private Jets
Futurism / 11h
Working class consumers around the world are tightening their belts, driven by runaway fuel prices, global inflation, and a wrath of new import tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump. In the US, retail sales plunged 0.6 percent between May and July, blowing an expected 0.1 percent drop out of the water. In such a depressing financial environment, one class of consumer seems to be having
Inside the increasingly branded world of RushTok
Mashable / 11h
On Aug. 4, a Nike customization trailer pulled up outside Gamma Phi Beta at the University of Alabama. Inside were sneakers, fleeces, and other gear that members could personalize with sorority details. Outside, three videographers waited to capture the results. The event brought 150 women through the trailer, according to Campus Launch , the sorority-marketing agency that organized it. Soon, cli
Passengers Ordered Off Plane In Maine As Police Make A Threat They Can’t Deliver On
View from the Wing / 11h
Police boarded a Breeze Airways Airbus A220 in Bangor, Maine and ordered a group of passengers including a parent with a toddler off the aircraft. One officer offered them a choice: leave voluntarily or get arrested and placed on the no-fly list.
Cars are starting to fix their own recalls overnight—here's how it works
How-To Geek / 11h
About 10 years ago, a software update for your vehicle, as if it were your smartphone, was rare enough to make the news. Tesla owners were often the only ones who were aware of it and talking about it. In 2018, Consumer Reports tested a new Model 3 and clocked its stopping distance from 60 miles per hour at 152 feet, seven feet longer than a Ford F-150. Tesla responded with a wireless update to t
Why flash drive capacity keeps increasing (and why small drives are rarely sold today)
Engadget / 11h
While smaller drives can certainly still be found, there's a good reason why you don't often find them on retailers' shelves.
Pilots and Flight Attendants Are Bombarded by Cosmic Radiation—And Getting Deadly Cancers From It
Gizmodo / 11h
New research finds that pilots and flight attendants are the occupations with the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers in the U.S.
World's largest 3D printing facility builds drone boats using robotic arms
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A Florida company has moved from printing furniture to manufacturing military drone boats Haddy built its latest unmanned boat using giant robotic 3D printers The company completed an earlier autonomous vessel project in nine days Haddy, a digital manufacturing company in St. Petersburg, Florida, has produced a military drone boat using large-format robotic 3D printing. The company announced the
What Is El Niño, and What Does It Mean for Weather, Water, and the Global Economy?
Wired / 11h
This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. Here’s what to expect.
AI automation startup Relay shuts down, staff joins Google’s Chrome team
TechCrunch / 12h
"We have some really ambitious plans to help you work with AI in Chrome to get things done, and I’ll have more to share soon," Jacob Bank, Relay founder and CEO, said.
Julianne Nicholson Says ‘Expect the Unexpected’ in ‘Paradise’ Season 3
Gizmodo / 12h
Samantha 'Sinatra' Redmond herself offers some predictably vague teases of what's to come.
I’m a diehard Firefox user — and its new ad blocker rolling out on iOS could finally let me switch from Safari
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Firefox’s iOS app comes with a new built-in ad blocker It stops all kinds of ads, but there are some exceptions The move could convince me to finally switch from Safari I’ve been a loyal Firefox user for 20 years now , but that’s only been true for the desktop app. Despite Firefox being one of the best web browsers around, I’ve resolutely stuck with Safari on my iPhone — but a new Firefox feature
Linux can be your college PC—and these 4 apps prove it
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're heading to college and shopping for a new laptop or PC, get the best hardware you can afford—but when it comes to software, don't think you're locked into Windows. Linux has evolved a lot over the years, and modern distros are just as intuitive to use as Windows . More importantly, Linux is generally more efficient than Windows, so you can get more performance out of the same hardware .
Spirit Airlines Is Dead, but Its Data Will Haunt Google’s Servers for Generations to Come
Gizmodo / 12h
We'll always have Spirit in the data center of our hearts.
Meta might be on the hook for $1.4 trillion if it loses a landmark lawsuit and that would truly mark the end of social media as we know it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
One trillion dollar bills could wrap around the Earth almost three times, which means the $1.4T in fines Meta could face if it loses the huge, multi-state lawsuit arguing that the company's social media and the technology behind it encouraged addictive use in teens is more than enough financial rope to potentially squeeze it into submission or worse. Opening arguments in the case kick off tomorro
The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Back in 1966, a store named Sound of Music first opened its doors. All these years later, that same store—long since renamed "Best Buy"— is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a big sale . And some of the deals can only be found in person. How long will Best Buy's "60th A
The Moon's shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
DURATÓN, Spain—I'll say it: I'm hooked. Standing in the shadow of the Moon is one of the rarest opportunities to directly sense the mechanics of our Solar System, when the dance between three celestial bodies slides into perfect alignment. It's a mathematical miracle whose rarity and grandeur are made possible by the relative sizes and distances of the Moon and the Sun from Earth. Not every plane
As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Perhaps it's the local summer diet of deep-fried cheese curds , corn on the cob, and Spotted Cow , but Wisconsin residents have been feeling pretty dyspeptic about Flock's automated license plate cameras. Over the past few months, a spate of Wisconsin towns and cities have withdrawn from Flock deals over privacy and trust concerns. As they did so, another issue revealed itself: With each city tha
Heisenberg Said Empty Space Isn’t Really Empty. A Magnetic Star May Have Finally Proven Him Right
Gizmodo / 12h
Some of the best quantum labs are literally out of this world.
Your YouTube video views are about to skyrocket. Heres why.
Mashable / 12h
Your YouTube videos are about to get a lot more views. At least, that's what it'll appear like on the YouTube video view count. On Monday, YouTube announced that it was changing how it counts video views on the platform. According to YouTube, starting on Aug. 24, the platform will start counting a view on a video from the moment it starts to play – or as YouTube puts it, "from the very first fram
What are your retro game consoles worth?
Engadget / 12h
Many variables affect the value of retro game consoles today. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones are destined for the trash?
Marvel Adds ‘Ghost Rider’ to a Crowded 2028 Slate
Gizmodo / 12h
The Ryan Gosling film joins 'X-Men' and 'Black Panther III,' all of which are coming in the same year.
5 incredible Netflix movies to watch this week (August 17-23)
How-To Geek / 12h
The most-watched movie on Netflix in the U.S. right now is about a family that's locked inside their house—which is either a stroke of marketing genius or a commentary on how a lot of Americans have spent August (or maybe a hint to get outside while the weather lasts).
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