France doubles down on restricting access to Polymarket
Engadget / 12h
The country's gambling authority ordered ISPs to block access to the prediction market's website.
The Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan looks like it's part of a plane, but despite its propeller-like design it may struggle to cool your aircraft hangar
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Dimplex FlexBlade Multi-Directional Bladeless Fan: two minute review Specifications Type: Tower Speeds: 5 Oscillation: horizontal 30, 60, or 90 degrees Vertical tilt: each blade can rotate 180 degrees Dimensions (H x W x D): 32.6 x 27.9 x 14.6 inches / 82.8 x 70.8 x 37cm (blades horizontal), 43.1 x 12.6 x 14.6 inches / 109.5 x 32 x 37cm (blades vertical) Controls: power, speed, timer, plus remote
Hurdle hints and answers for July 19, 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
How to watch Spain vs. Argentina online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final for free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN , an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered weeks of electric entertainment. We've had controversy, moments of ecstasy, and incredibly displays of talent from the bes
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 19
Mashable / 4h
Wondering what you're looking at on the Moon's surface? Wonder no more, with the help of NASA's Daily Moon Guide , we've broken down all the features you might be looking at when you look up tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, July 19, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 29% of its surface visible. You won't need any visual aids
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 19, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're good at reading people. 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 hi
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 19, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like things large. 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.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 19, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to make food from scratch. 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: N
I've used foldable phones for years — here's how the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Ultra are fixing the form factor in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Foldable phones are no longer a novelty, but what is novel this year is that Apple is almost certainly joining Samsung and Google in releasing a phone in a foldable form factor — and the launch is significant enough that it's led to a change in strategy from Samsung, now in its eighth year of launching Galaxy Z Fold models. If you've been keeping up with the rumors, you'll know that Samsung is wi
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #1637)
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, July 18 (game #1636) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goi
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #1134)
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, July 18 (game #1133) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clev
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 19 (game #868)
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, July 18 (game #867) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Word
Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: 'I'm willing to go thermonuclear war on this' — giving a bitter rival both barrels
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The smartphone market is dominated by two main operating system players — with Apple's iOS leading the charge in the mid-2000s and Google's Android following suit, only maturing relatively recently. But Steve Jobs took the news of Android's launch personally, frustrated and betrayed at its development. Eating machines The Apple chief was speaking with Walter Isaacson, his biographer, when he shar
I've tried dozens of Linux desktops, and COSMIC feels like the future
How-To Geek / 10h
Pop!_OS has a strong following, and one reason is its COSMIC desktop. Being unfamiliar with both, I decided to take a look at COSMIC and see what all the fuss was about. Could it make me give up my go-to Xfce ?
M. Mackiewicz illustration for 1958 “Jak kotek zwierzątka mlekiem częstował” (How the kitten treated…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
oldpagesclub : M. Mackiewicz illustration for 1958 “Jak kotek zwierzątka mlekiem częstował” (How the kitten treated the animals to some milk) (book from my private collection)
AI Progress Just Became Predictable. Here’s the Machine Behind It
Next Big Future / 11h
AI progress has returned to predictable, substantial leaps. The key isn’t just making models bigger. It’s mastering data quality, building synthetic data factories, and creating fast verification loops in domains like math and programming. Where you can reliably check whether an output is correct (compiling code, solving math problems, running simulations), you unlock rapid compounding ... Read mo
Dad Sits In Coach While His Daughters Fly First Class—Then Tries To Take A Stranger’s Seat Up Front
View from the Wing / 11h
There have been plenty of controversial stories about a husband flying first class while his wife and kids sit in coach . Maybe he got the upgrade, and only one seat was available. Or he was on a business trip and had to be rested, so the company paid for his seat. But this story about a family splitting up on the plane was genuinely new to me: the kids fly first class while the dad sits in coach.
3 car tech upgrades saving me money and legal headaches
How-To Geek / 11h
Most of us deal with the same handful of headaches on our daily commute, from aggressive drivers and traffic congestion to the occasional speeding ticket. Here in Detroit, where I live, there are even some unique road and infrastructure designs that can make rush hour driving a challenge.
Weekly Review: July 18, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m in the middle of a fun review trip, so expect lots more content in the coming days, as I’m moving at a fast pace. On the points & travel front, this week Delta announced plans to fly to Manila, Boeing regained the full ability to self-certify aircraft, Aer Lingus unveiled major changes to improve profitability, a new Chase Sapphire Lounge opene
4 free tools I keep on my USB drive to fix any Windows PC
How-To Geek / 11h
I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit diagnosing stubborn Windows problems: sluggish laptops, desktop crashes, weird startup behavior, you name it. Over the years, I’ve used plenty of different tools, from flashy “PC optimizers” that promise too much, to hidden system utilities that actually deliver. What I’ve learned is that many of the best ones are lightweight, reliable, and give you a cl
‘My Soul Left My Body’: Amazon Accidentally Bills Users Billions of Times What They Owe
Gizmodo / 11h
If your AWS bill was $200 last month, and this month it's $1,499,659,180,107, that's probably an error.
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Will Embrace the Multiverse in 2027
Gizmodo / 12h
Mechs, monsters, the deep blue sea, and afrofantasy await 'Magic: The Gathering' players when next year rolls around.
Joe L’Estrange - Old Cat Walking
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
pmamtraveller : Joe L’Estrange - Old Cat Walking
USAF's Autonomous AI fighter drone just fired a 'real' AMRAAM air-to-air missile in a world first
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
US Air Force drone fires live missile during landmark autonomous aircraft test Human pilots remain in control despite growing drone autonomy capabilities YFQ-44A advances America’s plans for future robotic fighter operations The US Air Force has successfully tested a Collaborative Combat Aircraft firing a live AIM-120 AMRAAM missile, marking a major step for autonomous combat systems. The YFQ-44A
6 new Netflix movies I'm looking forward to this year
How-To Geek / 12h
We're at the halfway point of 2026, making it a great time to look back at what Netflix has released so far while also looking ahead to the rest of the year. Personally, my two favorite Netflix movies from earlier this year are The Rip and War Machine . As for what's in store for the rest of the year, it's a mix of horror, animation, crime, and drama.
The 7 best credit cards for large purchases
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Whether you're paying for a wedding, replacing your roof, buying a new laptop or covering an unexpected medical bill, a large purchase can be an opportunity to earn valuable rewards. The right credit card could help you earn a lucrative welcome bonus , rack up thousands of points or miles, finance your purchase with a 0% introductory annual percentage rate (APR) or protect your purchase with valu
Your unlimited data plan is a trap: 3 reasons you still need to manage your usage (and how)
How-To Geek / 12h
Many cellular carriers proudly claim to have unlimited data plans, but that's misleading : in many cases, you'll face throttling once you pass a cap. You might have to pay extra to restore the service you expect, and features like hotspot tethering or cellular smartwatches might have their own restrictions.
Ukraine set to get its own 'Starlink' satellite constellation with SpaceX starting in 2027 as $1bn project powers on despite CEO death
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Ukraine’s Stetman prepares a 360-satellite network with SpaceX launch support New leadership keeps Ukraine’s ambitious satellite project moving forward The billion-euro constellation aims to strengthen Ukraine’s communication independence Ukrainian company Stetman is currently preparing to launch its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, with service set to begin in 2027. The company
Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause
TechCrunch / 12h
This isn’t the first time power outages have caused issues for Waymo.
This $39,000 SUV feels like a luxury BMW, but there's more than one catch
How-To Geek / 12h
Over the last couple of years, Mazda has built a strong reputation for themselves. If you're looking for something luxurious on a budget with entertaining driving dynamics, they're an easy choice. The CX-90 is the brand's flagship, and the three-row SUV aims to push this ideology harder than any other model before it. In fact, lots of reviewers crack jokes that the Japanese brand has simply built
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