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Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45B compute deal
TechCrunch / 8h
If the deal goes through, it would be the latest in a long string of giant compute deals Anthropic has struck over the past year.
How to watch NBA 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels
Latest from TechRadar / 2min
Watch NBA 2026/27 FREE on YouTube (India) / CCTV5 (China) Unlock your stream with Norton VPN (save 70%) NBA 2026/27: Tue, Oct 20 – June 2027 Watch NBA 2026/27 live streams as the New York Knicks (in five!) seek to defend their crown, having beaten San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in June to break a 53-year duck and lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy for the first time. It felt momentous in the prese
Can five degrees decide whether your network survives rising temperatures?
Latest from TechRadar / 30min
Five degrees might not sound like much when you look at the weather forecast. But for the networks our everyday lives depend on, it can mean the difference between equipment running reliably and being pushed past the limits it was built for. That matters more every year as extreme heat becomes more common. Heatwaves, wildfires, severe storms, and prolonged periods of high temperatures are putting
Blackwall quadruples valuation to $2.2B as websites wrangle an increasingly crowded internet
TechCrunch / 1h
Blackwall has raised $100M at a $2.2B valuation to continue building security and filtering tools that help websites grapple with growing bot and AI traffic.
Japan launches mission to bring home a piece of the Martian moon Phobos
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Japan launched a $578 million mission Monday on a five-year expedition to land on the largest moon of Mars and retrieve samples for return to Earth, a daring international project that could yield new insights into the formation of the Solar System. The robotic Martian Moons eXploration mission, known as MMX, lifted off at 3:41 pm EDT Monday (4:41 am Japan Standard Time Tuesday) from Tanegashima
AdultFriendFinder vs. Pure: Which hookup option is best for privacy and anonymity?
Mashable / 2h
If you have to be discreet about your quest for a hookup , you're probably going to put a lot of weight on a service that can protect your privacy and anonymity. But in their quest to eliminate bots, spammers, and self-promoters, many modern dating apps have implemented verification technologies that make it harder to remain anonymous while you swipe left and right. That's where AdultFriendFinder
'We love a good challenge': Logitech head tells us why the AI age could revolutionize collaboration as we know it, as it reveals its biggest product overhaul in years
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
As more and more companies press their workers into coming back into the office, even if only for a few days in increasingly popular hybrid working models, the need for effective and reliable communication technology has never been greater. A common sight in offices and homes across the world, Logitech is ideally placed to monitor trends in what workers at every level require - and at its recent
Adorama Camera Coupon Codes & Promo Codes: October 2026
Wired / 3h
Upgrade your photography setup for less. Save up to 20% on cameras, lenses, and Apple gear with these verified Adorama promo codes and clearance deals.
Mint Mobile Discounts for October 2026
Wired / 3h
Reduce your monthly cell phone bill with these active Mint Mobile coupons and promos, limited-time promotions, and 5G plan savings.
Hurry, Disney+ subscriptions are set to go back to full price tomorrow — save 30% off annual plans across Australia and New Zealand
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Disney+ may not have been the only streaming service to increase its prices over the past year, but it certainly stood out for increasing its prices in two consecutive years — first in February 2025 when service added ESPN, and once again in April 2026. So it was refreshing to see Disney+ introduce a generous 30% discount on its Standard and Premium annual subscription tiers earlier this month —
How to watch PSG vs. Barcelona online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream PSG vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is all about huge games between the best teams in the world, and it really doesn't get any bigger than PSG vs. Barcelona. It's the defending champions against a team that a lot of fans think will go all
How to watch Sabah vs. Dortmund online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Sabah vs. Dortmund in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is back this week with some crucial matchups, including Sabah vs. Dortmund. Both teams are on three points after two games, so a win here would help safeguard their position in the top 24. We're expect
How to watch Liverpool vs. Villarreal online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. Villarreal in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League returns this week with another batch of fascinating fixtures, including Liverpool vs. Villarreal. The home side are sporting a perfect record after two rounds of games, and they'll expect to
Last orders! Breville’s Birthday Sale ends in 24 hours – save an extra 10% on already-discounted espresso machines with our exclusive code
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
It’s been a busy month for coffee machine maestro, Breville. Not only did it celebrate International Coffee Day at the start of the month, but this October is also the company’s birthday month. And to mark the occasion, you can save up to AU$550 on a range of top-performing espresso machines . And that’s not all, as you can save a further 10% on discounted models with our exclusive Breville coupo
Documents Reveal Military Plan for Agentic AI That Hacks U.S. Adversaries
Gizmodo / 5h
The tool, called ECHOTRIBBLE, is still in the whitepaper phase.
'It's a beast, but not at everything' — RTX Spark-powered Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra lives up to expectations, but you need to be a big fan of local AI
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Nvidia's RTX Spark laptops hit the shelves last week, led by Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra , and the chip supports up to 128GB of memory. This laptop starts at $2,599.99, but does its performance justify the price tag? I took a look at some of the earliest in-depth reviews of the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra to ascertain what this device offers and whether it is worth every penny. What revie
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 20, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who like the San Francisco 49ers. 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 midnigh
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 20, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. 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 cove
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 20, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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 October 20, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're obedient. 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 t
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 20, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you like games. 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. The
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 20, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a taker, not a giver. 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 Conn
Hurdle hints and answers for October 20, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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 Phony online from anywhere – stream the new comedy mystery series now
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Phony 2-episode premiere: Tues, October 20 New Episodes: Weekly until December 1 US stream: Hulu (US) Worldwide stream: Disney+ Use NordVPN to watch any stream When a young man wakes up after a car accident, he starts to notice that something isn't right about his Mom. Read on for how to watch Phony online from anywhere with a VPN . Billed as a coming-of-age dark comedy and mystery series, Phony
Walmart’s Flipkart is quietly building a food delivery challenger in India
TechCrunch / 6h
Flipkart has expanded access to its food-delivery service to thousands of employees ahead of its public launch.
Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back
TechCrunch / 6h
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday night that New Yorkers must resist the narrative that an AI takeover is inevitable and demand regulations that protect the public and put power back in their hands.
US, Russia to collaborate on nuclear-powered data centers as part of a 'joint project' on small-scale power plants
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Russia and the US discuss nuclear-powered data centers despite continuing sanctions Putin's envoy expects further economic agreements following the Russian diesel deal Small nuclear reactors emerge as a potential focus of US-Russia cooperation Russia and the United States are discussing several joint projects, including data centers powered by small nuclear reactors, following a recent diesel sup
UC Berkeley’s new Twitch studio gives student-athletes a place to build their audiences
Mashable / 7h
College athletes already have practice, classes, and games on the calendar. At the University of California, Berkeley , there’s now a place to fit in a Twitch stream, too. Cal has opened an on-campus production studio where student-athletes across all sports can go live on the school’s StreamU channel. Announced Oct. 12 , the space has 10 hours of weekly programming planned, including workouts, t
How to stop audio from auto-playing on Android Auto
Engadget / 7h
Although Android Auto's autoplay feature is intended to be a convenience, you may find yourself wanting to turn it off. Here's how.
New Data Show How Much Worse Scams Are Getting for Americans Over 60
Gizmodo / 7h
Investment scams alone jumped 42% in 2025.
'It’s over, AI won': Google Gemini 4 Argon shatters 59-year-old nuclear fusion conjecture in just a few hours
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Google’s AI explored magnetic field equations relevant to experimental fusion reactors AI agents found new magnetic configurations within hours of starting their investigation Gemini helped extend mathematical solutions linked to a 59-year-old fusion research problem Google’s Gemini 4 Argon has helped researchers extend mathematical solutions to a problem involving magnetic fields inside experime
Resident Evil 4 for Nintendo Switch 2 review: a good, but imperfect port
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
When the remake of Resident Evil 4 launched in 2023, it was met with universal acclaim, even netting a Game of the Year nomination. And that came as no surprise to me. This is a brilliant entry in Capcom’s legendary series, packing in spectacular survival horror gameplay, a massively engaging story, and a memorable cast of characters. Review info Platform reviewed: Nintendo Switch 2 Available on:
I asked How-To Geek's writers which Linux distros convinced them to quit Windows, and I was surprised by some of the answers
How-To Geek / 8h
One of the things I like the most about being a Linux user is the wide variety of perspectives and experiences people have on the OS. Earlier this year, I lost an important work machine to a misbegotten Windows update . So I committed to using Linux Mint and Debian 13 for my daily work tasks . I'd already been using Linux for personal stuff, but that botched update really made me go all in on Lin
Jensen Huang’s ‘Digital Brains’ Rant Is… Concerning
Gizmodo / 8h
Someone check on the CEO of Nvidia.
Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn't seen for decades
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Pennsylvania's health department issued a health alert Monday as cases of measles in pregnancy and, in turn, cases of congenital measles have continued to increase. Before the current outbreak—which continues to rage across the state—congenital measles cases hadn't been seen in decades, the department noted in its advisory. The alert included detailed clinical guidance for managing measles exposu
Workers are spending more time correcting AI-generated content than doing actual work
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Workers using AI are finding that they need to spend time improving its output, new research finds Almost half say they have needed to make substantial corrections to AI-produced material Over a third believe checking the AI’s work takes longer than doing the task themselves Is AI taking up more time than it should? That seems to be general view of users of workplace AI, according to new research
What can you use the HDMI port on your Ugreen NAS for?
Engadget / 8h
You can use it to watch media files on the device, but you'll need to use your phone as a remote.
You Can See Everything is climbing the ratings and fueling Oscar speculation
Mashable / 9h
You Can See Everything has made it through its first weekend in theaters, and the internet is giddy. Since Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes opened in the U.S. on Oct. 16, viewers have sent it climbing Letterboxd’s rankings, called it one of the best films they’ve ever seen, and even started making the case for a Best Picture Oscar. The reaction
Lily Allen releases line of sex toys tested on tour
Mashable / 9h
West End Girl Lily Allen is partnering with a UK sex toy brand to launch a collection of sex toys — including a polka dot butt plug. SEE ALSO: LELO just released its 2026 Couples Calendar and it's luxe AF Allen hand-picked and tested each of the six products in Lovehoney's Love, Lily collection , according to a press release shared with Mashable. It features: Heart Duo : A dual vibe that offers b
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #1730)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, October 19 (game #1729) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #1227)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, October 19 (game #1226) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cleve
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 20 (game #961)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, October 19 (game #960) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
Robot vacuums have a major privacy problem you should be aware of
Engadget / 9h
Your robot vacuum's microphone and camera are useful for more efficient cleaning, but it's vital to know how that information is stored and shared.
PayRewards Can Turn A $10,000 Business Bill Into 40,000 Points—Even If The Vendor Doesn’t Accept Credit Cards
View from the Wing / 9h
PayRewards adds transferable Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific miles on top of credit card rewards. With a card earning 2 points per dollar, a $10,000 business payment can generate 40,000 combined points for $615 in fees. Registration is free.
Google keeps adding AI to Pixels, but I’d trade it all for these 4 Samsung features
How-To Geek / 9h
After using a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE for a good while (more than three and a half years, if I remember correctly), I switched to a Pixel 10 Pro in March 2026. So far, I’m mostly enjoying the ride, but the Pixel experience feels limiting in ways that really rub me the wrong way, and it lacks some features I took for granted on my Galaxy and now miss dearly.
Embedded AI evaluators won’t be an easy solution, Hugging Face’s policy chief says
TechCrunch / 9h
The idea of embedded evaluators — in which supposedly "neutral" third-party observers are placed inside AI organizations — has been popularized over the last several months, as AI labs grapple with a rash of safety incidents that have spurred concerns over the potential harms of their technology.
Meta tweaks its new terms of service after backlash against scraping
Engadget / 9h
The changes have alarmed publishers and others with business accounts.
Why your expensive Wi-Fi 7 router could be delivering slower speeds
Engadget / 9h
Don't tuck your router away in a corner, even if it is a bit of an eyesore.
'Turn any tank into your next UGV': France's Foreign Legion may get thousands of XXL robot mules built from retired tanks — though the demo inconveniently sits on one of only two AMX-32s ever made
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
KNDS and S2M's REFURBOT show up at France's National Infantry Days as an "XXL robotic mule" for the Foreign Legion's 2nd REI, according to FOB REFURBOT uses the TOXO kit to turn retired armored vehicles into Unmanned Ground Vehicles, and was first shown in June 2026 as a 25mm-armed combat robot No payload, price, autonomy level, or contract has been published, and the vehicle remains a prototype
6 affordable new Kobalt 24V tools hitting Lowe’s shelves
How-To Geek / 9h
If you're looking for affordable yet capable power tools, there are two main options to consider: Ryobi at Home Depot and Kobalt at Lowe's. Both brands constantly release new products for fans, and if you're into the Kobalt ecosystem, we've seen several exciting new tools hit the shelves in recent weeks.
GitHub is experiencing an open-source exodus. Here's where the developers are going instead
How-To Geek / 9h
I'm not a programmer, so all I can do is watch the events unfolding in the world of coding. Since the first programmable computers, there probably hasn't been a bigger shake-up in software development than the advent of AI-powered vibe coding. It's a little ironic that programming as a human activity is being threatened (or at the very least transformed) by AI.
NEXTBIGFUTURE Kalshi Daily Review #1 | Science- Tech Energy Questions from Top Metaculus Forecaster
Next Big Future / 10h
Nextbigfuture is starting regular Kalshi market reviews alongside our usual science, technology and business coverage. Each day I will look at two or three Kalshi markets, mostly in the technology, science and energy categories, where a deeper understanding of what it takes for something to happen tells you which way it is likely to resolve. ... Read more
Pokémon and sports card collectors outraged as PSA-graded cards stolen in delivery truck heist
Mashable / 10h
Thanks to the popularity of card games like Pokémon , the trading card business has boomed into a multi-billion-dollar industry — and criminals want a piece of the action. Case in point, collectors who sent their valuable trading cards to PSA, or Professional Sports Authenticator, to get their cards graded were shocked to find an email in their inbox on Monday letting them know that their cards h
A special-edition Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer just dropped to its lowest price of the year
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $77.50: As of Oct. 19, Amazon has the Dyson Supersonic Nural on sale for just $372.49 (normally $449.99) in strawberry bronze/blush pink. That's a 17% savings and its lowest price of the year so far. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural (Strawberry Bronze/Blush Pink) $372.49 at Amazon $449.99 Save $77.50 Retailers are slashing prices on Dyson hair care tools ahead of th
This 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 kit is the $205 memory upgrade I’d give an older PCs
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If your DDR4 desktop is stuck on 16GB or less, doubling up to 32GB is one of the simplest ways to smooth out gaming, multitasking, and heavy browser use. Currently, the Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4 RAM kit for $205 (was $316) at Newegg when you pair the discount code GTWF572 with Newegg's gift card deal ( buy for $200, get $230 ). Corsair’s Vengeance LPX has been a go-to DDR4 kit for PC builde
Microsoft says AI agents are like insider threats as ‘frontier models can’t be trusted’
TechCrunch / 10h
Microsoft wants enterprises to closely watch the agents that employees use with systems not controlled by AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Kia's remotely-operated car-sharing trial in Korea takes the pain out of parking
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Live pilot program uses Kia’s PV5 electric vans Remote tele-operators return vehicles to a depot after use The technology is designed to ease the burden on large fleet operators Kia has launched South Korea’s first remotely operated car-sharing trial in the Pangyo Techno Valley region, allowing customers to have a vehicle delivered to their location without a driver. The company’s PV5 electric va
The Commodore C64's spiritual godson surfaces on HP's online store — EliteBoard G2a brings 'Gorgon Point' Ryzen AI 7 Pro APUs to a novel form factor with a battery and an eye-watering $4,200 price tag
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
HP has quietly listed the EliteBoard G2a keyboard PC in the US and UK, from $3,028 to $4,191 for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 model with a 32Wh battery The underlying AMD Gorgon Point refresh adds just 100MHz over the G1a's Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, with identical cores, cache, Radeon 860M graphics, and a 50 TOPS NPU Entry-level pricing has roughly doubled since the G1a's $1,499 debut as DRAM costs soar and
I rewatched these 5 classic movies, and they hit harder than I remembered
How-To Geek / 10h
Some movies entertain us for a couple of hours, while others stay with us long after the credits roll. Classic movies have a way of telling timeless stories that remain relevant while introducing unforgettable characters, performances, and ideas. Whether they make us laugh, cry, question the world around us, or simply see life from a different perspective, these are the movies that earn their pla
What does MLO mean on your router and should you enable it?
Engadget / 10h
Multi-link operation is a key part of Wi-Fi 7 routers.
Trump Admin Bans DeepSeek From Federal Agencies
Gizmodo / 10h
DeepSeek could be sending sensitive data to Beijing, administration fears.
El Niño Has Already Risen Some Pacific Region Sea Levels by Over 1 Foot
Gizmodo / 10h
Climate scientists warn that the heat expansion already raising some Pacific sea levels by 1.3 feet this El Niño season will become even more deadly thanks to the Moon itself.
Philadelphia Is Holding the Line on Robot Resistance as Woman Gets Arrested for Blocking a Delivery Bot
Gizmodo / 10h
The city that killed HitchBot is back at it.
Your Linux habits might be slowly breaking your system
How-To Geek / 10h
No doubt, Linux gives you plenty of control over your system and trusts you with every action you perform. It rarely asks, "Are you sure?" You simply type a command, press Enter, and it assumes you meant it. That trust is a big part of Linux's power, but it's also why a stable installation can slowly turn into a mess.
What to pack in your travel first-aid kit
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
One way to ensure your vacation goes smoothly is to be prepared for anything — including illnesses , weather and hotel evacuations . Minor injuries and ailments are another risk. That's why we recommend taking a portable first-aid everywhere you go. If you get sick or hurt while abroad, having the right remedies on hand can save you the hassle of searching for a drugstore in a foreign place — and
Four AI Agents Have Slain Minecraft’s Ender Dragon
Gizmodo / 11h
"To our knowledge, this is the first end-to-end autonomous completion of Minecraft by AI agents."
Where to watch Capturing Bigfoot online and from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Watch Capturing Bigfoot online Watch Capturing Bigfoot on Amazon Prime Video (US/CAN) Use NordVPN to watch Prime from anywhere Rent or buy from October 20 in the US & Canada On 20 October 1967, Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin filmed a mysterious ape-like figure strolling through Bluff Creek, Northern California. The grainy 16mm film went on to become the most famous Bigfoot 'sighting' in history –
Russian spacecraft maneuvers in "extreme proximity" to satellite used by Ukraine
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A Russian military satellite maneuvered in "extreme proximity" of a commercial Earth-imaging satellite in recent days in the first known example an unsanctioned rendezvous in low-Earth orbit, according to the orbital intelligence company LeoLabs. The Russian spacecraft, Kosmos 2612, "conducted a deliberate series of maneuvers toward ICEYE-X36, a US-operated commercial imaging satellite," LeoLabs
Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Monday, a court granted the US government's request to deny release of a former OpenAI engineer accused of bugging a top-secret conference room to steal the frontier lab’s secrets. In a court filing Sunday, US attorney Craig Missakian argued that Abdulrahman Alfozan must continue to be detained while the US makes its case that Alfozan brazenly spied on OpenAI, either for his own personal busin
Batteries help reduce emissions, but how do we reduce their emissions?
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The first order of business for the energy transition is electrifying applications like vehicles and heating and making sure that the electricity that powers them is made using renewables. But once the dominant slices of the emissions pie have shrunk, other categories with less potential to reduce emissions become important. A new study led by Haiwei Zhou at the University of Melbourne focused on
PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
5 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Recently fixed vulnerabilities in the Plex Media Server are under active exploitation in attacks that, when successful, install malware, including cryptominers and residential proxy apps, a researcher said. Plex fixed four vulnerabilities at the start of last month. Three weeks later, published CVE designations revealed five vulnerabilities, with one of them carrying a severity rating of 8.6 out
There's a new free hi-res music streaming app on iPhone and Android with no ads and no subscription
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Audiophile.fm now has an app for Android and iOS 26 or later, in addition to its web version It's a free streaming radio service, and all music is CD quality or hi-res No subscription needed, no account, and no in-app ads If you're looking for an audio alternative to ad-stuffed and/or expensive subscription music services, Audiophile.fm could be just what you're looking for. It's a free and ad-fr
Airlines Can Now Lose Airport Slots They’ve Held For Years—Europe’s Top Court Says They Aren’t Property
View from the Wing / 11h
Europe’s top court has just said airlines can lose historic airport slots, and that those slots aren’t protected property under the EU Charter.
Best Power Bank Deals: Laptops, MagSafe, and More
Wired / 11h
You can never have too many portable chargers, especially when they’re this discounted.
These 3 free Windows apps saved me from buying an MX Master mouse, a monitor, and a webcam
How-To Geek / 11h
If you’re about to buy new hardware just to unlock one extra feature on your PC, hold off — you might already own a gadget that does the same thing without you even realizing it. I’ve been eyeing a webcam, a second monitor, and an MX Master mouse for a while, but I’ve held off because buying all three would be a hefty expense. So I took a step back and wondered if there was another way. And, as i
Kaspersky's VPN and password manager went dark for days worldwide — and the timing has raised awkward questions about Russia's drone-hit data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Kaspersky's VPN, Password Manager, Safe Kids, and My Kaspersky portal failed worldwide from October 11 to roughly October 14 The outage began hours after Ukrainian drones shut down Yandex's Vladimir data center, but no technical link has been shown between the two A viral post calling Kaspersky "practically dead" was wrong on database updates, lost passwords, and its Europe-only framing - the eff
I Tried Strava's New Strength Coach Feature, and I'm Optimistic
Lifehacker / 11h
Strava has built its reputation on runs, rides, and swims. Strength training, however, has always felt like an afterthought in the app. Strava is trying to close that gap with its new guided strength workouts, and I spent some time with the beginner session to see whether it delivers. Strava’s new strength coach feature The update brings guided workouts directly in the app. Instead of just loggin
These Wireless Headphones Have Bass You Can Feel in Your Face
Gizmodo / 11h
Hearing is so passé. It's all about feeling now.
ChatGPT’s five things I always say trend offers a peek inside your chats
Mashable / 11h
Apparently, "Hurry up" and "heyy bestieee" are both perfectly normal ways to start a conversation with ChatGPT . Whether you find that funny or a little unsettling probably depends on what you’ve been saying to your chatbot. A new social media trend has people asking ChatGPT to "Name 5 things I always say," then posting the answers. But the catchphrases are only part of the fun. You also get to s
Is the new-look Kindle Colorsoft 2026 worth buying? Here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Kindle Colorsoft is Amazon's cheapest color e-reader, and it just got a 2026 update. The new version is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, the Kindle Colorsoft (2024) , and features an edge-to-edge 7-inch color display. It's pricier than the black-and-white Kindle Paperwhite, and the color display shortens battery life, but these compromises are worth it for fans of graphic novels and
Political Candidates Spending An Obscene Amount of Money on AI-Generated Election Slop
Futurism / 11h
Whether as short-form slop Reels or the data centers that spit them out, Americans are absolutely sick of AI . Their elected officials, however, are going all-in — both embracing gobs of money from tech lobbying arms, and increasingly even embracing the tech to churn out attack ads to tarnish their opponents. According to reporting from the New York Times , AI generated election ads have become a
‘Star Trek’ Legend Robert Picardo Hopes the Franchise Will Endure
Gizmodo / 11h
The actor has played the Doctor in various 'Star Trek' projects since the 'Voyager' era.
These Google Maps mistakes quietly drain your phone battery
How-To Geek / 11h
Google Maps can be one of the most power-hungry apps on your phone . GPS, mobile data, graphics rendering, and an active screen run together while you navigate. A few everyday habits push each of them harder than necessary. You’ll notice the impact on long trips, daily commutes, and days spent exploring an unfamiliar destination. Here are five everyday Google Maps habits that quietly drain your p
Chinese Phone Batteries Are Just Getting Out of Hand
Gizmodo / 11h
I'll go further: Chinese phones are getting out of hand.
Apple reveals iPhone Duo battery size, screen hardness details
Mashable / 12h
With the iPhone Duo launch imminent (and the device backordered until January ), we're now getting concrete information from Apple regarding some specifications that were previously unconfirmed. Apple recently released an EU energy label for the company's first-ever foldable smartphone, and we now know just how big the iPhone Duo's battery is. The iPhone Duo will be equipped with a 4,883 mAh batt
Meta: Were sorry for banning No Kings Instagram account
Mashable / 12h
Meta has issued a formal apology to the No Kings Coalition — the social justice movement behind historic protests — for shuttering its Instagram account during another nationwide demonstration this weekend. The Oct. 17 "incorrect enforcement" was caused by "abrupt, high-volume" requests that resembled bot traffic, the company claimed in a social media post following public outrage. Instagram's au
This Town Was Already in Crisis. Then Rapid Arctic Melting Starting Making Its Tap Water Undrinkable
Gizmodo / 12h
The world's fastest warming town is facing a drinking water crisis.
Citi Strata Card Welcome Bonus Offers Compared: Elite 75K, Premier 60K, Strata 20K
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Citi has an excellent portfolio of cards earning its transferable points currency , with the three primary cards being known as the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card ( learn more ), Citi Strata Premier® Card ( learn more ), and Citi Strata℠ Card ( learn more ). These are all compelling cards, and in particular, the Citi Strata Elite Card and/or Citi Strata Premier Card are cards that those who are into mil
Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron dev tool
TechCrunch / 12h
Amazon wants to break Nvidia’s hold on PyTorch, the free toolkit used to build most AI apps, so that more developers run their apps on alternative chips like its own.
Save up to 45% on these JBL Earbuds
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're looking to pick up a new pair of affordable wireless earbuds for your morning commute, something for the gym, or to just escape and listen to music around the house or running errands, you don't have to spend triple digits to secure a pair from a reputable brand. Amazon has JBL's Vibe Buds for just $30 right now, or you can go with the newer Vibe Buds 2 for just $40—either way, you'll s
Linux beats Windows at these 3 things, and Microsoft still has no answer
How-To Geek / 12h
Most people, especially casual desktop users, see Linux as a mere alternative to Windows. The idea is that Windows is the more capable OS that can do more, while Linux is the alternative that’s still catching up.
These Sennheiser Wireless Headphones Are 32% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. In a market where every year there is an expectation of releasing a new model, how long tech companies take to feel the need to upgrade a product is a testament to how good the product is. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has been around since 2022, and they were only succeeded th
OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody
Wired / 12h
A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”
The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)
Wired / 12h
Mixbook is the best card service I’ve tried, and the brand has multiple sales on holiday cards happening now.
What happens when an AI interviewer meets AI interviewee? YouTuber stands up for those facing faceless hiring processes
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
YouTuber sends an AI avatar to attend an interview with an AI avatar Graham Dot Zip performs popular AI bot trolling pranks on his YouTube channel His AI avatar negotiated a salary over 50% lower than instructed A YouTube comedian has used an AI avatar to represent him in a job interview for an organization that uses AI avatars to conduct interviews. The results, shared online by YouTuber Graham
Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in "proof point" test
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The world’s first demonstration of a subsea geothermal power plant has taken place near an active underwater volcano almost a mile below the ocean surface. It generated less than 10 seconds of net-positive electricity but showed the technical feasibility of tapping another form of renewable energy underwater. The three-week test deployment of the 3-ton prototype power plant took place at the Axia
ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Open source Windows alternative ReactOS has reached a major milestone: The operating system can now be installed directly onto an NT Files System drive partition. As reported by Phoronix , the move to NTFS clears a long-standing hurdle for the project and brings it one step closer to finally reaching beta. Prior to this latest announcement, ReactOS required users to keep a FAT32 partition for ins
AI game clones are making indie developers afraid to show their work
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Since its earliest days, the video game industry has been built on developers creating clones of competing games , with varying levels of originality and varying levels of enforcement from game platforms . Now, though, AI coding tools are making that cloning process so efficient that many developers are getting extremely cautious about sharing their early work too widely. Developer Alliance Arts
I asked professionals which cheap power tools are worth buying—these are the 4 tools they all mentioned
How-To Geek / 12h
Getting tool advice online is not always a good idea. Half the recommendations come from people who haven't touched the tools they're reviewing, and the other half are buried in comment threads you'd need an hour to sort through. I spoke to Ace Hardware and Home Depot associates to ask what their staff actually recommend to customers just starting out . I looped in my brother, who works in a fiel
Lufthansa gives Columbus, Ohio, its first-ever nonstop route to Europe
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Columbus, Ohio, will get its first nonstop flight to Europe in May 2027, when Lufthansa launches service between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Lufthansa will launch the service May 5, 2027, the airline said Monday. The new flights will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Bookings are scheduled to open Oct. 20, 2026. The ser
DOT delays rule change on airline maintenance delays
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
A new federal rule that could change what passengers are owed after certain flight delays will be on hold for a couple more months. The new regulation could leave airlines off the hook to pay for passengers' expenses like meals and hotels due to some maintenance disruptions. The measure, which was part of a sweeping aviation bill passed by Congress in 2024, had been slated to take effect this wee
Elon Musk Looking at Giving About $6 Billion to 40 Million American Kids
Next Big Future / 12h
There are roughly 35–40 million U.S. children in the 2016–2024 birth cohorts (births have averaged ~3.6–3.9 million per year in that period). Michael Dell gave $250 targeted about 25 million of them—primarily those in lower- and middle-income ZIP codes—which the Dells described as covering the large majority of children in that age group. If Elon ... Read more
Hackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI accounts
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenCode is an open source AI coding agent that's become a popular alternative to Claude Code and Cursor. But hackers got into part of its online platform and stole some users’ API keys, and the AI tools it turned to for help kept refusing to look at the malicious code.
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