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The Hardware in Your Pre-2023 Tesla Will Never Allow It to Fully Drive Itself, Elon Musk Admits
Gizmodo / 4h
But you may soon be able to take it in for an upgrade at something called a "mini-factory."
Stuff Your Kindle Day is live now — score 150+ free ebooks for 1 day only
Mashable / 35min
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 23. The Cozy Mystery Book Blast , hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, isoffering cozy mystery books for free. This has been such a huge month for Stuff Your Kindle Day. We've already been blessed by a number of free giveaways, and we're not done yet. The Cozy Mystery Book Blast , hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, is offering particip
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 23
Mashable / 35min
We're almost at the First Quarter which means the Moon is almost half illuminated. Each night it gets a little brighter, and this will keep happening until the Full Moon when the reverse will then occur and each night it will appear less. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, April 23, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 41% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon
India’s app market is booming — but global platforms are capturing most of the gains
TechCrunch / 49min
Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India's spending per user lags global peers.
Shade lands $14M to let creative teams search their video libraries in plain English
TechCrunch / 1h
Shade has its own filesystem that lets you "stream" files directly to your local drive
Reality TV Star-Senate Candidate Claims He Intentionally Got Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi to Make a Point
Gizmodo / 2h
He claims he knew he would get caught, but he was trying to demonstrate that prediction markets are bad.
Beaches: A New Musical review: Jessica Vosk gives her all to a disastrous Broadway adaptation
Mashable / 2h
Be sure to read the fine print about Beaches: A New Musical, now on Broadway. This is not an adaptation of the beloved 1988 movie, in which Barbara Hershey played advocate and lawyer Hillary Whitney, and Bette Midler brought bawdy brilliance to singer C.C. Bloom. The Broadway stage musical Beaches is instead based on the movie's inspiration: Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel about the highs and lows
‘Simply by doing their daily work’: Meta tracks staff activity to teach AI how to replace them
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Meta is using detailed tracking of employee activity to train AI systems that could eventually take over routine workplace tasks
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be a lot easier if you're a football fan. And if you're not, then good luck! 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 , Connection
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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 April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're into astronomy. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a history buff. 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 April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're on Twitter. 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 hi
Alaska & American Plan To Expand Partnership With Revenue Sharing Deal
One Mile at a Time / 3h
It’s a fascinating time for the airline industry. For one, the impact of high jet fuel prices is causing all airlines to have to take drastic action. Beyond that, in the United States there’s the general belief that if there has ever been a time for industry consolidation, this is it, with Trump in power, particularly before the midterms. So while this doesn’t quite get to that level, and while i
What John Ternus told me a decade ago and why I'm convinced he's the CEO Apple needs now
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The mystery of what kind of CEO John Ternus will be for Apple may already have been solved by his own words.
Tesla Says EV Orders Benefitted From Soaring Gas Prices
Gizmodo / 3h
Also, Musk owns up to a broken promise and vows to spend an unbelievably large amount of money to make up for it.
Insanity: Trump Administration Nears $500 Million Spirit Airlines Bailout
One Mile at a Time / 5h
I guess we’re used to taxpayer dollars just being lit on fire, but this is next level. Trump reportedly plans rescue deal for Spirit Airlines The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is nearing a deal to rescue Spirit Airlines, which is on the verge of liquidation . Spirit had proposed this concept , but it’s wild that this is even being considered. Under the agreement that’s
It’s finally happened — renewable energy just overtook coal as the world’s main source of electricity as solar growth hits 'the largest ever observed for any source'
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Renewable energy overtakes coal as the main source of the world's electricity generation, as thinktank sees a 'shift in the underlying dynamics of the power system'.
Tesla just increased its spending plan to $25B — here’s where the money is going
TechCrunch / 5h
Tesla's planned capex for 2026 is three times higher than what the company has historically spent. Its CFO said, as a result, Tesla will have a negative free cash flow the rest of the year.
How going low-waste helped me protect my peace in a world filled with chaos
Mashable / 6h
To be human is to love a good life hack . I like the part of Google's definition that refers to a life hack as a technique to "reduce chaos," because that's precisely how I find myself chronicling the mental benefits of keeping my household as low-waste as possible. That psychological boost doesn't solely stem from feeling good about helping the environment — being more eco-friendly at home is on
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #1550)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #781)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #1047)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
I counted every gadget in my home for Earth Day — and the results surprised me
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
In honor of Earth Day, I rounded up every gadget I own to sort out what I actually use from what needs selling, trading in, or recycling.
Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Crypto scammers are targeting the thousands of ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz—and at least one ship that faced Iranian gunfire may have been tricked into believing it had paid Iran for safe passage. The first warning of such a crypto scam came from the Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS on April 20, according to Reuters . The company alerted shipowners that scammers posing a
Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern
TechCrunch / 6h
Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.
American Airlines Explored A Merger With Alaska — Now Working On Revenue-Sharing Deal
View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines explored a merger with Alaska, and while those talks reportedly did not advance, the two carriers are now working on a revenue-sharing deal that could deepen an already unusually close partnership. That matters because American badly needs stronger relevance on the West Coast, while Alaska gains more global reach and loyalty value by tying itself more tightly to a larger internat
Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true ‘Full Self-Driving’
TechCrunch / 6h
The admission could open Tesla to legal challenges after it spent years promising customers they were just one software update away from owning fully autonomous cars.
Level up your dev workflow while Visual Studio 2026 is just $43
Mashable / 6h
TL:DR: Visual Studio 2026 combines AI-powered coding , cross-platform tools, and real-time collaboration — now just $42.97 for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 $42.97 $499.99 Save $457.02 Modern development doesn’t have to feel like a grind, especially when your tools are built to keep up with how you actually work. Visual Studio Pr
Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading
Engadget / 6h
Prediction market Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates, alleging that each was engaged with insider trading of information about their campaigns. The company implemented new rules last month aimed at preventing politicians and athletes from placing bets on events they can control, and it said those guardrails helped to flag this trio of cases. The three candidates are Mark M
Hands on with X’s new AI-powered custom feeds
TechCrunch / 7h
X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete will combine remasters and a sequel into one package
Engadget / 7h
Last year, Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunizata teased plans to remaster the first two games in the series and create an entirely new sequel. Ecco the Dolphin: Complete , announced by Annunziata's studio A&R Atelier , appears to be the result of that work. The game doesn't have a release date yet, but A&R Atelier says it combines the planned remasters and third title into "the complete, definit
"The need to 'record data I want to keep onto a disc I have on hand' continues to genuinely exist," : Blu-ray isn't dead after all — Verbatim and I-O Data pledge support even as rivals leave
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Blu-ray hardware demand continues to shrink as manufacturers exit, but niche users and remaining suppliers sustain limited production and ongoing interest
Kia's Vision Meta Turismo is a peek at future performance EVs
How-To Geek / 7h
Kia is finally ready to reveal full details of its Vision Meta Turismo concept car after a brief glimpse in December. It's clear the sports car is built to preview the brand's long-term approach to performance EVs, including more to do while you're not moving at all.
AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak
BBC News / 7h
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist
Wired / 7h
“To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” a spokesperson for the artist tells WIRED.
This Toyota SUV is quietly beating BMW, Mercedes, and Audi
How-To Geek / 7h
It might feel like a curveball to compare a Toyota to the likes of BMW or Mercedes-Benz. Usually, these brands exist in different worlds. However, the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia is not a typical SUV. It replaces the traditional (and dare we say boring) mainstream feel with a luxurious cabin, a quiet ride, and a standard feature list that rivals the best from legacy European brands.
Tesla is back to year-over-year growth, if you don't look at EV sales
How-To Geek / 7h
Tesla has reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2026. The automaker is reporting $22.4 billion in total revenue, a 16 percent year-over-year increase, and $0.41 earnings per share (non-GAAP).
US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose
Wired / 7h
Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules.
10 Hacks Every Android Auto User Should Know
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Android Auto isn't perfect, but it is a powerful and highly customizable vehicle infotainment system with quite a few hidden features and settings. If you're using Android Auto in your car, these are the top tips and tricks to maximize its navigation, entertainment, and communication capabilities. Customize the notifications you receive while driv
LinkedIn’s CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes
TechCrunch / 7h
Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years running the world's largest professional network. Dan Shapero, the company's COO, takes over immediately.
The $5 Drone Killer: The Navy’s new 20kW LOCUST laser just proved its "unlimited magazine depth" on the USS George H.W. Bush — it neutralized multiple UAVs for a fraction of the cost of a missile, protecting the fleet from cheap enemy drone swarms
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
New low-cost carrier-based laser system shows promise for defending US warships against drone threats, at $5 a pop.
Cocaine-Fueled Wild Salmon Swam Twice as Far as Sober Ones
Wired / 7h
After scientists exposed wild fish to cocaine and a cocaine metabolite, they observed that, as in the lab, fish on cocaine do not act like normal fish.
Tesla reports Q1 2026 earnings: Still profitable
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Tesla published its quarterly financials ahead of an investor call this afternoon. The maker of electric vehicles has become an increasingly polarized brand but a valuable one: $1.21 trillion at the time of writing. And we knew from its delivery announcement earlier in April that the first quarter of 2026 was rather rosy, with sales growing by a little more than 6 percent compared to the same thr
Fusion power may not be sci-fi. Just ask the people who sunk $5B into it.
TechCrunch / 8h
Fusion energy has been “20 years away” for decades, but has the science finally caught up? Private investment in fusion companies surged from $10 billion to $15 billion in just months, and the money is coming from places you wouldn’t expect. Watch as Rebecca Bellan and guest host Tim De Chant sit down with Rachel Slaybaugh, general partner at DCVC on this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast. Th
"SIM-Farm-as-a-Service": How a Belarus-based network hijacked UK and US telcos to enable global fraud
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Investigation maps 94 SIM farm deployments connected to 35 mobile carriers including major UK and US networks.
"Inference requires infrastructure that is closer to users and more energy-efficient": Antimatter debuts global AI network built to bypass grid bottleneck with a 400,000 GPU roll out by 2030 across 1000 data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Antimatter targets growing inference demand with global rollout of modular data centers designed to operate where electricity supply is already available.
China says world's largest recycling scheme saw 41 million tech items traded in 2026 for discounts
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Government subsidies in China are driving large-scale product replacement and boosting sales.
10 Hacks Every Brave Browser User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
If you like the idea of using Chrome extensions with a browser that's not made by Google, Brave Browser is a great choice. This Chromium-based browser is designed with user privacy in mind, and comes with a number of quality-of-life perks as well. The thing is, not all of these features and options are enabled out of the box, or are even all that obvious. If you use Brave, you'll want to know abo
Frontier Airlines Kept $5.4 Million In TSA Security Taxes For Themselves, Court Rules
View from the Wing / 8h
Frontier Airlines has lost in court after keeping $5.4 million in TSA security taxes that passengers paid on tickets they never used, then arguing the money was theirs once travel credits expired. The ruling is a warning to other carriers still fighting the same battle, because it says those fees were never the airline’s money to keep in the first place.
Jon Favreau Regrets Trying to Keep Tony Stark Alive During ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Gizmodo / 8h
The director of 'Iron Man' and 'Iron Man 2' initially thought Robert Downey Jr.'s character should survive that 'Endgame' battle.
Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions
TechCrunch / 8h
Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab.
This fun IKEA lamp is a brilliant talking point in my home, and my friends can't believe how cheap it was
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The IKEA Varmblixt is a color-shifting light that can be fitted on a wall or placed on a table, and will grab the attention of your friends when they visit.
Our newsroom AI policy
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Earlier this year, we committed to publishing a reader-facing explanation of how Ars Technica uses, and doesn't use, generative AI. Translating our internal policy into a reader-facing document that meets our standards for clarity and precision took longer than I'd have liked, but I wanted to get it right rather than get it out fast. That document is now live , and you can find it below (and also
Lawsuit: Nintendo is getting tariff refunds—its customers should get them instead
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Two gamers who want tariff refunds sued Nintendo of America yesterday, alleging that the company intends to pocket refunds received from the government instead of giving money back to consumers who paid higher prices. The class action complaint seeks to represent a class including the two named plaintiffs and all other US residents who bought Nintendo products from February 2025 to February 2026.
RFK Jr. won't back CDC director on vaccines as agency scraps positive data
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
While the Trump administration has reportedly tried to rein in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s widely unpopular anti-vaccine agenda, the political strategy is not working when it comes to words or actions. Kennedy on Tuesday suggested he would continue to meddle with federal vaccine policy, and news broke Wednesday that his political appointees have discarded scientific data that conflic
United has hiked prices 5 times, says higher fares may stay for awhile
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Airfare is spiking, and the price travelers pay to fly may not be coming down any time soon. United Airlines on Wednesday said it has increased prices five times since the start of the global run-up in oil prices — which has sent jet fuel costs skyrocketing. United was also among the first in a parade of U.S. airlines to hike checked bag fees, which now start at $45 for the first bag. Together, t
NASA targets a September launch for its next big space telescope
Engadget / 8h
NASA's next eye into the cosmos is due to leave our planet later this year. The agency says it's targeting an early September launch for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Roman (for short) has a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's. The September date is the earliest possible launch for Roman. NASA says it will go up (aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket ) no later than May 2027. The
Trump’s New Wildfire Agency Is Betting on a Risky Firefighting Strategy
Gizmodo / 8h
The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service is pursuing a management strategy that isn't backed by science.
In the New BMW 7 Series, Even the Windshield Is Part Screen
Gizmodo / 8h
BMW’s flagship sedan packs the cabin with displays including a panoramic projection across the bottom of the windshield.
Rogue Group Gains Access to Anthropic’s Dangerous New Mythos AI
Futurism / 9h
Remember Claude Mythos, Anthropic’s new AI model that it hyped as being so powerful that it was too dangerous to release to the public ? Well, it’s already been broken into, according to new reporting from Bloomberg . A small group of Discord users gained access to a preview version of Mythos, a source told the outlet, on the same day Anthropic announced it would be exclusively releasing the mode
Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time
Futurism / 9h
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureaucrats are reportedly planning to use specialty facial recognition glasses to collect data on Americans in real time, independent journalist Ken Klippenstein revealed . Financial statements viewed by Klippenstein point to the development of a facial recognition platform modeled after commercially available AI smart glasses, like Meta’s widely-panned “ perv
France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week
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Engadget / 9h
The French government confirmed that France Titres, also known as Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS), experienced a security breach last week. France Titres disclosed that it detected a data breach on April 15. The next day, a hacker claimed responsibility for the breach and claimed to have up to 19 million records that they are attempting to sell. According to Bleeping Computer , the d
Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications
Engadget / 9h
Apple's latest iOS update fixes a flaw in its notification database that made it possible for law enforcement to view deleted push notifications on a person's iPhone or iPad. The security flaw was one way law enforcement agencies like the FBI could circumvent Apple's strict stance towards user privacy, the Electronic Frontier Foundation writes , particularly since the company has required a court
SpaceX Will Buy Cursor
Next Big Future / 9h
Cursor is already at ~$2 Billion ARR (annual recurring revenue as of February 2026) and was on track to triple to over $6 billion ARR by the end of 2026 even before the xAI deal. The brand-new partnership with xAI/SpaceX gives them massive Colossus supercomputer access, which removes their biggest remaining bottleneck and should let ... Read more
Did Apple Just Fix the iPhone Bug That Let the FBI Recover Deleted Signal Messages?
Lifehacker / 9h
Earlier this month, 404 Media broke a fascinating, complex, and concerning story : The FBI had successfully retrieved incoming Signal messages from a defendant's iPhone, despite the fact that those messages were set to self-destruct within the famously secure chat app . Though it's easy to assume Signal would be to blame, it turns out the fault was with iOS—and Apple may have just fixed the probl
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission shows space-to-Earth laser comms can scale
TechCrunch / 9h
Observable Space and Quantum Wave teamed up to capture data beamed back from space.
I Need the ‘Andor’ Season 2 Blu-ray Right Now
Gizmodo / 9h
One year on from its debut, it's become more necessary than ever for Disney to bring its best streaming series to physical media.
9 Netflix shows canceled or ending in 2026, so far
How-To Geek / 9h
Netflix is cleaning house this year and making some sweeping cuts to its library of content. The streaming giant has confirmed numerous shows that are either canceled altogether or are concluding with their final seasons.
OnePlus Watch 4 revealed with a software surprise — but fans aren’t impressed
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The OnePlus Watch 4 has been revealed, but not all fans are happy with what they see.
You deserve to watch the World Cup on the best TV on the market — save $1,400 on LG's award-winning C5 OLED TV
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
We're just months away from the 2026 World Cup, and if you want to upgrade your TV, the award-winning LG 65-inch C5 OLED TV is $1,400 off at Amazon.
You want your Moon landings in HDTV? So does NASA—here's how it's happening.
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
During most of the Artemis II mission, the crew of four astronauts beamed back low-definition video, both from inside the spacecraft and from exterior views of the Moon. It was exhilarating stuff, but in a world in which we're all watching HDTVs, it also felt a little flat. This is because Orion largely communicated with Earth via radio waves, picked up by large dishes sprinkled around the world.
Microsoft issues emergency update for macOS and Linux ASP.NET threat
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Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Microsoft released an emergency patch for its ASP.NET Core to fix a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on devices that use the Web development framework to run Linux or macOS apps. The software maker said Tuesday evening that the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-40372, affects versions 10.0.0 through 10.0.6 of the Microsoft.AspNetCore.Dat
Anthropic tested removing Claude Code from the Pro plan
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Anthropic caused a stir among developers with what appeared to be a surprise change to its pricing plan: The company signaled that Claude Code, the popular agentic development tool, would no longer be available to subscribers on the $20-per-month Pro plan. Users took to Reddit and X to point out that Anthropic's pricing page for Claude explicitly showed Claude Code as not supported in the Pro pla
Coyote vs. Acme is finally getting released—with a killer trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Warner Bros.' bizarre 2023 decision to shelve its live-action/animated film, Coyote vs. Acme , sparked outrage both in the industry and among fans online. But the film is finally being released, and Ketchup Entertainment, its new distributor, recently released the trailer. All I can say after watching that trailer is, what the heck was Warner Bros. even thinking? Granted, a killer trailer doesn't
How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer
TechCrunch / 9h
Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee" and a path to a $60 billion acquisition.
'We will reveal their identity photos, names, location, and other': Experts reveal extraordinary battle between rival ransomware gangs — and how victims can get their data back
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A ransomware group is threatening to expose a rival’s members while offering victims decryption, creating a risky and unusual cybercrime conflict.
AI ping pong robot beats top human players, but don’t freak out yet
Mashable / 9h
If you're primed to fear AI-driven robots replacing human workers at complex physical tasks, consider this your trigger warning. A robot arm built by Sony, and named Ace, has just been dubbed "the first autonomous system to be competitive with elite human table tennis players." That's a quote from the study splashed across the front page of Nature , the world's most venerable peer-reviewed scienc
France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens’ IDs
TechCrunch / 9h
The French government agency that issues and manages national IDs, passports, and other documents announced that hackers stole the personal information of an unspecified number of citizens.
Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones
TechCrunch / 10h
The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app.
Iran Regime Insider’s Son Boards Private Jet To Party In Ibiza While Iranians Face Hardship And Repression
View from the Wing / 10h
The son of a top Iranian regime insider was filmed boarding a private jet to Ibiza with a Louis Vuitton bag, the latest display in a long-running social media parade of luxury cars, parties, and contempt for poorer Iranians - underscoring the Islamic Republic’s core hypocrisy: austerity, repression, and moral policing for everyone else, indulgence and Western excess for the families of insiders.
Ransomware negotiator recruited by BlackCat ransomware gang pleads guilty to 2023 attacks, faces 20 years in prison
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The third co-conspirator pleads guilty, and now faces up to 20 years in prison.
I've picked the top 14 deals from Amazon's surprise Tech Week sale — get up to 30% off Asus, Shark, Shokz, Garmin, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
There's a surprise Tech Week sale now underway at Amazon UK, so I've looked through the offers and picked out the 14 best deals I'd buy.
Google Maps has monthly travel recaps—here’s how to get them
How-To Geek / 10h
Everyone seems to love recaps. Spotify popularized them with Wrapped, and now dozens of apps have their own version. You may not know that Google Maps does, too, and it’s pretty cool to see your travel history every month.
LG's first RGB TV starts at $5000 and is available to pre-order today
Engadget / 10h
LG has announced the pricing and availability of its Micro RGB evo , the company's first take on a TV display trend that kicked off in earnest at CES 2026. The LG Micro RGB evo is available to pre-order today starting at $5,000, and follows the recent release of the ultra-thin LG Wallpaper . The Micro RGB evo represents the top of the line of a new class of display at LG that directly builds on t
DC Goes Full Horror in First Trailer for ‘Clayface’
Gizmodo / 10h
Tom Rhys Harries stars in the Batman villain's solo project, in theaters on October 23.
'A tabletop window into extreme physics': How graphene is breaking a fundamental law to unlock quantum computing
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Researchers observed graphene violating a long-established physics law as heat and electrical conductivity diverged under extreme quantum conditions.
BookCon is a haven for book nerds — heres what its like to attend
Mashable / 10h
Walking through BookCon was a sort of literary haven. As I approached the exhibition floor, a string ensemble filled the Javits Center as if we'd been dropped into an episode of Bridgerton . The show floor was packed with exhibits from the big five to indie publishers, as attendees hoped to get their hands on a sought-after advanced copy. Before the event even began, as I approached the conventio
From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield’s alumni now?
TechCrunch / 10h
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
UK Approves Lifelong Ban on Smoking for People Born After 2008
Gizmodo / 10h
The new bill also tightens regulations on vapes and other nicotine products.
Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia
TechCrunch / 10h
Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.
The Vampire Lestat trailer sees Lestat embracing his inner rock god
Mashable / 10h
Your next favorite rock star isn't an indie heartthrob or a heavy metal thrasher. He's a centuries-old French vampire with some serious baggage to unpack. SEE ALSO: 'The Vampire Lestat' clip sees him find out about Louis' interview That vampire is none other than Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), who's been a reliable scene-stealer throughout the first two seasons of AMC's rapturous Interview with
AI Companies Think Destroying the Planet Is an Acceptable Trade-Off for Unlimited Profits
Gizmodo / 11h
So much for those net-zero emissions pledges huh, guys?
Discord group says it accessed Claude Mythos by guessing location
Mashable / 11h
An anonymous group of Discord users says it hacked its way into accessing Claude Mythos Preview , the new AI model Anthropic claims is too powerful for a public release. Anthropic says Claude Mythos "is capable of identifying and then exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in every major operating system and every major web browser," and has granted access to the model to a select group of partners
Amazon has 17 Lego Star Wars sets on sale for at least 20% off ahead of May the 4th
Mashable / 11h
Retailers always put Lego Star Wars sets on sale around May 4 (aka May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day ) — and this year, Amazon is getting a head start. As of April 22, over a dozen Star Wars -themed Lego builds for kids and adults are marked down there by at least 20%, starting from just $15.98. A quick look at Amazon's best deals on Star Wars Lego sets: Save 29% Lego Star Wars Home One Starcruiser
SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea
Futurism / 11h
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been adamant that putting enormous AI data centers in Earth’s orbit is a “no-brainer.” At the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year, Musk claimed that the unconstrained solar power beyond our planet’s surface makes it the “lowest-cost place to put AI,” something “that will be true within two years, three at the latest.” Yet many experts remain unconvinced that s
5 things John Ternus won’t change as Apple CEO when he takes over from Tim Cook (and 2 things he might)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here’s what John Ternus will keep the same when he becomes Apple’s next CEO (and what he will change).
Today Is the Day Anthropic Promised That Fully Autonomous Employees Would Be Tearing Through the Business World
Futurism / 11h
A year ago today, AI giant Anthropic’s Chief Information Security Officer, Jason Clinton, made a bold pronouncement: within the next year, AI-powered employees will begin traipsing around the virtual innards of big companies around the world. Speaking to Axios in 2025 , Clinton said these AI entities would have their own “memories,” as well as specialized roles within companies, which of course w
Nvidia CEO Says AI Will Be a Permanent Micromanaging Boss Who Never Stops Nagging You
Futurism / 11h
As fear over an AI-driven jobs apocalypse continues to simmer, some tech leaders remain adamant that the wide proliferation of AI will lead to more employment opportunities, not fewer. Consider a recent panel at Stanford University , when Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang painted an unusual picture of an AI agent-dominated future. Instead of getting ready to clear their desks, the centibillionaire argued t
5 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn’t, About ‘Invincible’ Season 4
Gizmodo / 11h
Prime Video's superhero show deepens its characters and expands its lore, but inconsistent animation and clumsy plotting keep it from being the triumph it should be.
5 highly-rated Netflix Original movies to watch this month
How-To Geek / 11h
Netflix is home to a large library of exclusive content: from Netflix Original shows and movies to documentaries, this catalog is available to stream only on this platform. You can find many genres, tropes, and styles within this exclusive library, but how good are the titles?
Geekom's 'tiny powerhouse' A7 Max AI Mini PC for creators, home offices and power users gets a massive price cut
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Geekom's "tiny powerhouse" A7 Max AI Mini PC is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and 16GB DDR5 RAM, and it's yours for $150 off.
5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good
Wired / 11h
The cyber capabilities of AI models have experts rattled. AI’s social skills may be just as dangerous.
Google unveils two new TPUs designed for the "agentic era"
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Most of the companies that have fully committed to building AI models are gobbling up every Nvidia AI accelerator they can get, but Google has taken a different approach. Most of its cloud AI infrastructure is based on its line of custom Tensor processing units (TPUs). After announcing the seventh-gen Ironwood TPU in 2025, the company has moved on to the eighth-gen version , but it's not just a f
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works
Engadget / 11h
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has big plans for the future, according to an interview The Game Business conducted with the company's chief strategy officer Matteo Sapio. It's opening two new studios in Japan and Italy and has over 15 games in active development. That's a lot of action for a company primarily known for one franchise. Sapio says the company is developing three basic types of g
I've hunted out a selection of super solar-powered gadgets that stay juiced up with the energy of the sun
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
So long as the sun is shining, these clever gadgets will keep on running.
Food Safety Complaints for Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Spiked 40% in 2025 to Record High
Gizmodo / 11h
Foreign objects were the most common type of complaint, including wood in corn dogs.
Framework laptop to get royalty-free Oculink port
How-To Geek / 11h
Thunderbolt and USB4 have an equally capable alternative, Oculink. Although it can ensure external peripherals work as if they were installed on the motherboard, adoption has remained a challenge. After announcing the first ever modular laptop with a touchscreen , Framework has confirmed it will support Oculink. This will allow laptop users to connect eGPUs, NVMe drives, and other high-speed peri
Good news, EV buyers — the average price of electric cars just undercut petrol for the first time ever
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The case for buying an EV over a petrol car is now even stronger as new data reveals a significant shift.
Off-Duty Flight Attendant Demands Crew Speak Chinese, Gets Kicked Off Flight
View from the Wing / 11h
An off-duty flight attendant flying as a passenger delayed an AirAsia flight for about 90 minutes after refusing to calm down, insisting crew speak Chinese, and forcing police to board the aircraft.
Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace
TechCrunch / 11h
Google brings Gemini-powered "auto browse" capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.
Earth Day is a surprisingly good time to buy mattresses
Mashable / 11h
Best Earth Day mattress deals Best mattress deal overall Purple Spring Savings Event Save on Queen mattresses and get up to 20% off mattress bundles. Best organic mattress deal Essentia Beyond Organic Sleep Sale Get 20% off their full collection of certified organic mattresses. Best luxury mattress deal Saatva Earth Day Sale Get 15% off any order of $1,000 or more. Best bundle deal DreamCloud Bun
JetBlue changes its boarding order with new groups
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
JetBlue is making some tweaks to the boarding order for its flights. Starting April 29, the airline will switch to numbered boarding groups, instead of the existing system, which uses names and letters to designate groups. While Mosaic and Mint travelers will still enjoy priority boarding, JetBlue is elevating "EvenMore" passengers — those with extra-legroom seats — into Group 2, which includes M
How to watch The Traitors India online from anywhere — stream Karan Johar's celebrity edition now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
BBC Three is bringing another international spin on one of TV's most addictive formats to UK screens this month.
"The way we move light": Tiny optical chips smaller than a grain of salt could save data centers billions
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
New beam-steering chip smaller than a grain of salt could cut hardware demands in quantum computing and high-performance data centers.
Take to the skies with nearly half off the DJI Neo Fly More Combo
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $90: As of April 22, get the DJI Neo Fly More Combo for $259 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $349 with an on-page coupon. That's a discount of 26%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Neo Fly More Combo $259 at Amazon $349 Save $90 Clip on-page coupon Whether you're looking to get into flying drones or just want to add another to your collection, DJI is the brand to shop. Despit
Google Wallet now lets you track flights from your lock screen. How to try it.
Mashable / 12h
Google just made life a tiny bit easier for Android users who love to travel. 9to5google spotted a new lock screen widget for Android 16 that gives you persistent progress updates on your flights. It's very simple and straightforward: It shows your departing airport, your destination airport, your estimated arrival time, and a progress bar measuring how deep into the flight you are. As 9to5google
Aura digital picture frames are up to $30 off at Amazon ahead of Mothers Day
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO $30: Aura digital picture frames are on sale at Amazon for up to $30 off depending on size. The 10-inch Aura Carver digital frame is on sale for $159, down from the normal price of $179 and the 12-inch Aura Aspen is on sale for $199, down from the standard price of $229. Opens in a new window Credit: Aura 10-inch Aura Carver Mat digital picture frame $159 at Amazon $179 Save $20 Opens
Loved Today’s Jessica Jones/Daredevil Team-Up? Good News, They’re Already Action Figures
Gizmodo / 12h
Fresh off her return in 'Daredevil: Born Again,' Jessica Jones is getting her long-awaited action figure glow-up.
Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events
Engadget / 12h
Meta has introduced a new "live chats" feature to Threads, enabling people on the platform to participate in real-time conversations about live events they’re interested in. Live chats can be hosted within Threads communities, the topic-specific social spaces that Meta introduced last year. The new feature sounds a bit like Threads’ take on Instagram’s broadcast channels, but the latter only allo
I compared the telephoto zooms of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra against pro cameras, and the side-by-side photos will blow your mind
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I compared the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a travel zoom compact camera and a pro mirrorless camera — here's what I learned.
New EV battery promises incredible six-minute charges — as electric cars edge closer to gas pump refueling speeds
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A new battery breakthrough from Chinese giant CATL means we're getting very close to EV charging matching gas refueling speeds.
Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement
TechCrunch / 12h
Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.
Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent-building tool for enterprises
TechCrunch / 12h
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform takes an interesting approach: It is geared for IT and technical users.
Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The US is investigating a possible conspiracy after at least 10 scientists connected to US nuclear secrets and rocket technology went missing or died under shadowy circumstances over the past few years. Pointing to tabloid reports from The Daily Mail and The New York Post, Republican members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sought information about each missing or departe
I spent money on new fans before realizing my PC's noise problem was free to fix
How-To Geek / 12h
When I upgraded my PC a couple of years ago, I had all sorts of good hardware at my disposal. My new PC was better in every way imaginable, with one glaring exception: noise levels. Turns out that powerful components that generate a lot of heat and draw a lot of power also make quite a bit of noise, no surprise there.
AI Overviews are coming to your Gmail at work
TechCrunch / 12h
The AI Overviews will offer instant summaries pulled from across multiple emails.
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro Is No MacBook, but It’s Making PCs Better for Everyone
Gizmodo / 12h
The ultra-repairable laptop is pushing the whole PC industry in the right direction.
BMW's redesigned 7 Series includes an i7 EV with 447-mile range
How-To Geek / 12h
After days of teasing , BMW has revealed the 2027 7 Series. It's a major overhaul for the luxury sedan, particularly for eco-conscious drivers buying the i7 EV.
One of the best Verizon deals ever is back — get an iPad or Apple Watch included when you buy an iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
For a limited time, you'll be able to bundle in some high-end Apple accessories alongside your iPhone.
What's New on Netflix in May 2026
Lifehacker / 12h
Netflix's May slate is heavy on sports and comedy, including live events and documentaries in both categories. The streaming service will carry the full lineup of F1 Canadian GP weekend events, starting with spring qualifying on May 22 and ending with the race on May 24. Netflix will also host its first live MMA broadcast—Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano—on May 16. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup this su
HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything
Gizmodo / 12h
Sure, it looks dull, but HP's EliteBoard G1a offers a glimpse at a future where our PCs are completely hidden from view.
10 CLI tools I install on every Linux system
How-To Geek / 12h
Like many technical users, I tend to gravitate toward the terminal. The reason is that there are a lot of tools that help me be productive, or in the case of games, unproductive. Here are some of my favorite tools that help me live in the Linux terminal.
These are the 18 best home office finds under £50 in Amazon's Tech Week sale — I scrolled through the depths of the deals to find all the gear I'd buy to get work done
Latest from TechRadar / 13h
The Amazon Tech Week sale has some big bargains for business professionals that you won't want to miss.
Gizmodo / 4h
But you may soon be able to take it in for an upgrade at something called a "mini-factory."
Stuff Your Kindle Day is live now — score 150+ free ebooks for 1 day only
Mashable / 35min
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 23. The Cozy Mystery Book Blast , hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, isoffering cozy mystery books for free. This has been such a huge month for Stuff Your Kindle Day. We've already been blessed by a number of free giveaways, and we're not done yet. The Cozy Mystery Book Blast , hosted by Cozy Mystery Book Club, is offering particip
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 23
Mashable / 35min
We're almost at the First Quarter which means the Moon is almost half illuminated. Each night it gets a little brighter, and this will keep happening until the Full Moon when the reverse will then occur and each night it will appear less. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Thursday, April 23, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 41% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon
India’s app market is booming — but global platforms are capturing most of the gains
TechCrunch / 49min
Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India's spending per user lags global peers.
Shade lands $14M to let creative teams search their video libraries in plain English
TechCrunch / 1h
Shade has its own filesystem that lets you "stream" files directly to your local drive
Reality TV Star-Senate Candidate Claims He Intentionally Got Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi to Make a Point
Gizmodo / 2h
He claims he knew he would get caught, but he was trying to demonstrate that prediction markets are bad.
Beaches: A New Musical review: Jessica Vosk gives her all to a disastrous Broadway adaptation
Mashable / 2h
Be sure to read the fine print about Beaches: A New Musical, now on Broadway. This is not an adaptation of the beloved 1988 movie, in which Barbara Hershey played advocate and lawyer Hillary Whitney, and Bette Midler brought bawdy brilliance to singer C.C. Bloom. The Broadway stage musical Beaches is instead based on the movie's inspiration: Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel about the highs and lows
‘Simply by doing their daily work’: Meta tracks staff activity to teach AI how to replace them
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Meta is using detailed tracking of employee activity to train AI systems that could eventually take over routine workplace tasks
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be a lot easier if you're a football fan. And if you're not, then good luck! 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 , Connection
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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 April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're into astronomy. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a history buff. 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 April 23, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're on Twitter. 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 hi
Alaska & American Plan To Expand Partnership With Revenue Sharing Deal
One Mile at a Time / 3h
It’s a fascinating time for the airline industry. For one, the impact of high jet fuel prices is causing all airlines to have to take drastic action. Beyond that, in the United States there’s the general belief that if there has ever been a time for industry consolidation, this is it, with Trump in power, particularly before the midterms. So while this doesn’t quite get to that level, and while i
What John Ternus told me a decade ago and why I'm convinced he's the CEO Apple needs now
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The mystery of what kind of CEO John Ternus will be for Apple may already have been solved by his own words.
Tesla Says EV Orders Benefitted From Soaring Gas Prices
Gizmodo / 3h
Also, Musk owns up to a broken promise and vows to spend an unbelievably large amount of money to make up for it.
Insanity: Trump Administration Nears $500 Million Spirit Airlines Bailout
One Mile at a Time / 5h
I guess we’re used to taxpayer dollars just being lit on fire, but this is next level. Trump reportedly plans rescue deal for Spirit Airlines The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is nearing a deal to rescue Spirit Airlines, which is on the verge of liquidation . Spirit had proposed this concept , but it’s wild that this is even being considered. Under the agreement that’s
It’s finally happened — renewable energy just overtook coal as the world’s main source of electricity as solar growth hits 'the largest ever observed for any source'
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Renewable energy overtakes coal as the main source of the world's electricity generation, as thinktank sees a 'shift in the underlying dynamics of the power system'.
Tesla just increased its spending plan to $25B — here’s where the money is going
TechCrunch / 5h
Tesla's planned capex for 2026 is three times higher than what the company has historically spent. Its CFO said, as a result, Tesla will have a negative free cash flow the rest of the year.
How going low-waste helped me protect my peace in a world filled with chaos
Mashable / 6h
To be human is to love a good life hack . I like the part of Google's definition that refers to a life hack as a technique to "reduce chaos," because that's precisely how I find myself chronicling the mental benefits of keeping my household as low-waste as possible. That psychological boost doesn't solely stem from feeling good about helping the environment — being more eco-friendly at home is on
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #1550)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #781)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 23 (game #1047)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
I counted every gadget in my home for Earth Day — and the results surprised me
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
In honor of Earth Day, I rounded up every gadget I own to sort out what I actually use from what needs selling, trading in, or recycling.
Crypto scam lures ships into Strait of Hormuz, falsely promising safe passage
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Crypto scammers are targeting the thousands of ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz—and at least one ship that faced Iranian gunfire may have been tricked into believing it had paid Iran for safe passage. The first warning of such a crypto scam came from the Greek maritime risk management company MARISKS on April 20, according to Reuters . The company alerted shipowners that scammers posing a
Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern
TechCrunch / 6h
Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.
American Airlines Explored A Merger With Alaska — Now Working On Revenue-Sharing Deal
View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines explored a merger with Alaska, and while those talks reportedly did not advance, the two carriers are now working on a revenue-sharing deal that could deepen an already unusually close partnership. That matters because American badly needs stronger relevance on the West Coast, while Alaska gains more global reach and loyalty value by tying itself more tightly to a larger internat
Elon Musk admits millions of Tesla owners need upgrades for true ‘Full Self-Driving’
TechCrunch / 6h
The admission could open Tesla to legal challenges after it spent years promising customers they were just one software update away from owning fully autonomous cars.
Level up your dev workflow while Visual Studio 2026 is just $43
Mashable / 6h
TL:DR: Visual Studio 2026 combines AI-powered coding , cross-platform tools, and real-time collaboration — now just $42.97 for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 $42.97 $499.99 Save $457.02 Modern development doesn’t have to feel like a grind, especially when your tools are built to keep up with how you actually work. Visual Studio Pr
Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading
Engadget / 6h
Prediction market Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates, alleging that each was engaged with insider trading of information about their campaigns. The company implemented new rules last month aimed at preventing politicians and athletes from placing bets on events they can control, and it said those guardrails helped to flag this trio of cases. The three candidates are Mark M
Hands on with X’s new AI-powered custom feeds
TechCrunch / 7h
X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete will combine remasters and a sequel into one package
Engadget / 7h
Last year, Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunizata teased plans to remaster the first two games in the series and create an entirely new sequel. Ecco the Dolphin: Complete , announced by Annunziata's studio A&R Atelier , appears to be the result of that work. The game doesn't have a release date yet, but A&R Atelier says it combines the planned remasters and third title into "the complete, definit
"The need to 'record data I want to keep onto a disc I have on hand' continues to genuinely exist," : Blu-ray isn't dead after all — Verbatim and I-O Data pledge support even as rivals leave
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Blu-ray hardware demand continues to shrink as manufacturers exit, but niche users and remaining suppliers sustain limited production and ongoing interest
Kia's Vision Meta Turismo is a peek at future performance EVs
How-To Geek / 7h
Kia is finally ready to reveal full details of its Vision Meta Turismo concept car after a brief glimpse in December. It's clear the sports car is built to preview the brand's long-term approach to performance EVs, including more to do while you're not moving at all.
AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak
BBC News / 7h
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist
Wired / 7h
“To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” a spokesperson for the artist tells WIRED.
This Toyota SUV is quietly beating BMW, Mercedes, and Audi
How-To Geek / 7h
It might feel like a curveball to compare a Toyota to the likes of BMW or Mercedes-Benz. Usually, these brands exist in different worlds. However, the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia is not a typical SUV. It replaces the traditional (and dare we say boring) mainstream feel with a luxurious cabin, a quiet ride, and a standard feature list that rivals the best from legacy European brands.
Tesla is back to year-over-year growth, if you don't look at EV sales
How-To Geek / 7h
Tesla has reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2026. The automaker is reporting $22.4 billion in total revenue, a 16 percent year-over-year increase, and $0.41 earnings per share (non-GAAP).
US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose
Wired / 7h
Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules.
10 Hacks Every Android Auto User Should Know
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Android Auto isn't perfect, but it is a powerful and highly customizable vehicle infotainment system with quite a few hidden features and settings. If you're using Android Auto in your car, these are the top tips and tricks to maximize its navigation, entertainment, and communication capabilities. Customize the notifications you receive while driv
LinkedIn’s CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes
TechCrunch / 7h
Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years running the world's largest professional network. Dan Shapero, the company's COO, takes over immediately.
The $5 Drone Killer: The Navy’s new 20kW LOCUST laser just proved its "unlimited magazine depth" on the USS George H.W. Bush — it neutralized multiple UAVs for a fraction of the cost of a missile, protecting the fleet from cheap enemy drone swarms
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
New low-cost carrier-based laser system shows promise for defending US warships against drone threats, at $5 a pop.
Cocaine-Fueled Wild Salmon Swam Twice as Far as Sober Ones
Wired / 7h
After scientists exposed wild fish to cocaine and a cocaine metabolite, they observed that, as in the lab, fish on cocaine do not act like normal fish.
Tesla reports Q1 2026 earnings: Still profitable
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Tesla published its quarterly financials ahead of an investor call this afternoon. The maker of electric vehicles has become an increasingly polarized brand but a valuable one: $1.21 trillion at the time of writing. And we knew from its delivery announcement earlier in April that the first quarter of 2026 was rather rosy, with sales growing by a little more than 6 percent compared to the same thr
Fusion power may not be sci-fi. Just ask the people who sunk $5B into it.
TechCrunch / 8h
Fusion energy has been “20 years away” for decades, but has the science finally caught up? Private investment in fusion companies surged from $10 billion to $15 billion in just months, and the money is coming from places you wouldn’t expect. Watch as Rebecca Bellan and guest host Tim De Chant sit down with Rachel Slaybaugh, general partner at DCVC on this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast. Th
"SIM-Farm-as-a-Service": How a Belarus-based network hijacked UK and US telcos to enable global fraud
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Investigation maps 94 SIM farm deployments connected to 35 mobile carriers including major UK and US networks.
"Inference requires infrastructure that is closer to users and more energy-efficient": Antimatter debuts global AI network built to bypass grid bottleneck with a 400,000 GPU roll out by 2030 across 1000 data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Antimatter targets growing inference demand with global rollout of modular data centers designed to operate where electricity supply is already available.
China says world's largest recycling scheme saw 41 million tech items traded in 2026 for discounts
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Government subsidies in China are driving large-scale product replacement and boosting sales.
10 Hacks Every Brave Browser User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
If you like the idea of using Chrome extensions with a browser that's not made by Google, Brave Browser is a great choice. This Chromium-based browser is designed with user privacy in mind, and comes with a number of quality-of-life perks as well. The thing is, not all of these features and options are enabled out of the box, or are even all that obvious. If you use Brave, you'll want to know abo
Frontier Airlines Kept $5.4 Million In TSA Security Taxes For Themselves, Court Rules
View from the Wing / 8h
Frontier Airlines has lost in court after keeping $5.4 million in TSA security taxes that passengers paid on tickets they never used, then arguing the money was theirs once travel credits expired. The ruling is a warning to other carriers still fighting the same battle, because it says those fees were never the airline’s money to keep in the first place.
Jon Favreau Regrets Trying to Keep Tony Stark Alive During ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Gizmodo / 8h
The director of 'Iron Man' and 'Iron Man 2' initially thought Robert Downey Jr.'s character should survive that 'Endgame' battle.
Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions
TechCrunch / 8h
Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab.
This fun IKEA lamp is a brilliant talking point in my home, and my friends can't believe how cheap it was
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The IKEA Varmblixt is a color-shifting light that can be fitted on a wall or placed on a table, and will grab the attention of your friends when they visit.
Our newsroom AI policy
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Earlier this year, we committed to publishing a reader-facing explanation of how Ars Technica uses, and doesn't use, generative AI. Translating our internal policy into a reader-facing document that meets our standards for clarity and precision took longer than I'd have liked, but I wanted to get it right rather than get it out fast. That document is now live , and you can find it below (and also
Lawsuit: Nintendo is getting tariff refunds—its customers should get them instead
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Two gamers who want tariff refunds sued Nintendo of America yesterday, alleging that the company intends to pocket refunds received from the government instead of giving money back to consumers who paid higher prices. The class action complaint seeks to represent a class including the two named plaintiffs and all other US residents who bought Nintendo products from February 2025 to February 2026.
RFK Jr. won't back CDC director on vaccines as agency scraps positive data
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
While the Trump administration has reportedly tried to rein in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s widely unpopular anti-vaccine agenda, the political strategy is not working when it comes to words or actions. Kennedy on Tuesday suggested he would continue to meddle with federal vaccine policy, and news broke Wednesday that his political appointees have discarded scientific data that conflic
United has hiked prices 5 times, says higher fares may stay for awhile
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Airfare is spiking, and the price travelers pay to fly may not be coming down any time soon. United Airlines on Wednesday said it has increased prices five times since the start of the global run-up in oil prices — which has sent jet fuel costs skyrocketing. United was also among the first in a parade of U.S. airlines to hike checked bag fees, which now start at $45 for the first bag. Together, t
NASA targets a September launch for its next big space telescope
Engadget / 8h
NASA's next eye into the cosmos is due to leave our planet later this year. The agency says it's targeting an early September launch for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Roman (for short) has a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble's. The September date is the earliest possible launch for Roman. NASA says it will go up (aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket ) no later than May 2027. The
Trump’s New Wildfire Agency Is Betting on a Risky Firefighting Strategy
Gizmodo / 8h
The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service is pursuing a management strategy that isn't backed by science.
In the New BMW 7 Series, Even the Windshield Is Part Screen
Gizmodo / 8h
BMW’s flagship sedan packs the cabin with displays including a panoramic projection across the bottom of the windshield.
Rogue Group Gains Access to Anthropic’s Dangerous New Mythos AI
Futurism / 9h
Remember Claude Mythos, Anthropic’s new AI model that it hyped as being so powerful that it was too dangerous to release to the public ? Well, it’s already been broken into, according to new reporting from Bloomberg . A small group of Discord users gained access to a preview version of Mythos, a source told the outlet, on the same day Anthropic announced it would be exclusively releasing the mode
Leak Shows ICE Planning to Use Facial Recognition Glasses to Identify Targets in Real Time
Futurism / 9h
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureaucrats are reportedly planning to use specialty facial recognition glasses to collect data on Americans in real time, independent journalist Ken Klippenstein revealed . Financial statements viewed by Klippenstein point to the development of a facial recognition platform modeled after commercially available AI smart glasses, like Meta’s widely-panned “ perv
France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week
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Engadget / 9h
The French government confirmed that France Titres, also known as Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS), experienced a security breach last week. France Titres disclosed that it detected a data breach on April 15. The next day, a hacker claimed responsibility for the breach and claimed to have up to 19 million records that they are attempting to sell. According to Bleeping Computer , the d
Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications
Engadget / 9h
Apple's latest iOS update fixes a flaw in its notification database that made it possible for law enforcement to view deleted push notifications on a person's iPhone or iPad. The security flaw was one way law enforcement agencies like the FBI could circumvent Apple's strict stance towards user privacy, the Electronic Frontier Foundation writes , particularly since the company has required a court
SpaceX Will Buy Cursor
Next Big Future / 9h
Cursor is already at ~$2 Billion ARR (annual recurring revenue as of February 2026) and was on track to triple to over $6 billion ARR by the end of 2026 even before the xAI deal. The brand-new partnership with xAI/SpaceX gives them massive Colossus supercomputer access, which removes their biggest remaining bottleneck and should let ... Read more
Did Apple Just Fix the iPhone Bug That Let the FBI Recover Deleted Signal Messages?
Lifehacker / 9h
Earlier this month, 404 Media broke a fascinating, complex, and concerning story : The FBI had successfully retrieved incoming Signal messages from a defendant's iPhone, despite the fact that those messages were set to self-destruct within the famously secure chat app . Though it's easy to assume Signal would be to blame, it turns out the fault was with iOS—and Apple may have just fixed the probl
NASA’s Artemis II moon mission shows space-to-Earth laser comms can scale
TechCrunch / 9h
Observable Space and Quantum Wave teamed up to capture data beamed back from space.
I Need the ‘Andor’ Season 2 Blu-ray Right Now
Gizmodo / 9h
One year on from its debut, it's become more necessary than ever for Disney to bring its best streaming series to physical media.
9 Netflix shows canceled or ending in 2026, so far
How-To Geek / 9h
Netflix is cleaning house this year and making some sweeping cuts to its library of content. The streaming giant has confirmed numerous shows that are either canceled altogether or are concluding with their final seasons.
OnePlus Watch 4 revealed with a software surprise — but fans aren’t impressed
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The OnePlus Watch 4 has been revealed, but not all fans are happy with what they see.
You deserve to watch the World Cup on the best TV on the market — save $1,400 on LG's award-winning C5 OLED TV
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
We're just months away from the 2026 World Cup, and if you want to upgrade your TV, the award-winning LG 65-inch C5 OLED TV is $1,400 off at Amazon.
You want your Moon landings in HDTV? So does NASA—here's how it's happening.
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
During most of the Artemis II mission, the crew of four astronauts beamed back low-definition video, both from inside the spacecraft and from exterior views of the Moon. It was exhilarating stuff, but in a world in which we're all watching HDTVs, it also felt a little flat. This is because Orion largely communicated with Earth via radio waves, picked up by large dishes sprinkled around the world.
Microsoft issues emergency update for macOS and Linux ASP.NET threat
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Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Microsoft released an emergency patch for its ASP.NET Core to fix a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges on devices that use the Web development framework to run Linux or macOS apps. The software maker said Tuesday evening that the vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-40372, affects versions 10.0.0 through 10.0.6 of the Microsoft.AspNetCore.Dat
Anthropic tested removing Claude Code from the Pro plan
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Anthropic caused a stir among developers with what appeared to be a surprise change to its pricing plan: The company signaled that Claude Code, the popular agentic development tool, would no longer be available to subscribers on the $20-per-month Pro plan. Users took to Reddit and X to point out that Anthropic's pricing page for Claude explicitly showed Claude Code as not supported in the Pro pla
Coyote vs. Acme is finally getting released—with a killer trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Warner Bros.' bizarre 2023 decision to shelve its live-action/animated film, Coyote vs. Acme , sparked outrage both in the industry and among fans online. But the film is finally being released, and Ketchup Entertainment, its new distributor, recently released the trailer. All I can say after watching that trailer is, what the heck was Warner Bros. even thinking? Granted, a killer trailer doesn't
How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer
TechCrunch / 9h
Cursor was on track to close a $2 billion funding round this week but chose to halt discussions after SpaceX offered a $10 billion "collaboration fee" and a path to a $60 billion acquisition.
'We will reveal their identity photos, names, location, and other': Experts reveal extraordinary battle between rival ransomware gangs — and how victims can get their data back
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A ransomware group is threatening to expose a rival’s members while offering victims decryption, creating a risky and unusual cybercrime conflict.
AI ping pong robot beats top human players, but don’t freak out yet
Mashable / 9h
If you're primed to fear AI-driven robots replacing human workers at complex physical tasks, consider this your trigger warning. A robot arm built by Sony, and named Ace, has just been dubbed "the first autonomous system to be competitive with elite human table tennis players." That's a quote from the study splashed across the front page of Nature , the world's most venerable peer-reviewed scienc
France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens’ IDs
TechCrunch / 9h
The French government agency that issues and manages national IDs, passports, and other documents announced that hackers stole the personal information of an unspecified number of citizens.
Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones
TechCrunch / 10h
The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app.
Iran Regime Insider’s Son Boards Private Jet To Party In Ibiza While Iranians Face Hardship And Repression
View from the Wing / 10h
The son of a top Iranian regime insider was filmed boarding a private jet to Ibiza with a Louis Vuitton bag, the latest display in a long-running social media parade of luxury cars, parties, and contempt for poorer Iranians - underscoring the Islamic Republic’s core hypocrisy: austerity, repression, and moral policing for everyone else, indulgence and Western excess for the families of insiders.
Ransomware negotiator recruited by BlackCat ransomware gang pleads guilty to 2023 attacks, faces 20 years in prison
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The third co-conspirator pleads guilty, and now faces up to 20 years in prison.
I've picked the top 14 deals from Amazon's surprise Tech Week sale — get up to 30% off Asus, Shark, Shokz, Garmin, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
There's a surprise Tech Week sale now underway at Amazon UK, so I've looked through the offers and picked out the 14 best deals I'd buy.
Google Maps has monthly travel recaps—here’s how to get them
How-To Geek / 10h
Everyone seems to love recaps. Spotify popularized them with Wrapped, and now dozens of apps have their own version. You may not know that Google Maps does, too, and it’s pretty cool to see your travel history every month.
LG's first RGB TV starts at $5000 and is available to pre-order today
Engadget / 10h
LG has announced the pricing and availability of its Micro RGB evo , the company's first take on a TV display trend that kicked off in earnest at CES 2026. The LG Micro RGB evo is available to pre-order today starting at $5,000, and follows the recent release of the ultra-thin LG Wallpaper . The Micro RGB evo represents the top of the line of a new class of display at LG that directly builds on t
DC Goes Full Horror in First Trailer for ‘Clayface’
Gizmodo / 10h
Tom Rhys Harries stars in the Batman villain's solo project, in theaters on October 23.
'A tabletop window into extreme physics': How graphene is breaking a fundamental law to unlock quantum computing
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Researchers observed graphene violating a long-established physics law as heat and electrical conductivity diverged under extreme quantum conditions.
BookCon is a haven for book nerds — heres what its like to attend
Mashable / 10h
Walking through BookCon was a sort of literary haven. As I approached the exhibition floor, a string ensemble filled the Javits Center as if we'd been dropped into an episode of Bridgerton . The show floor was packed with exhibits from the big five to indie publishers, as attendees hoped to get their hands on a sought-after advanced copy. Before the event even began, as I approached the conventio
From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield’s alumni now?
TechCrunch / 10h
We wanted to show you what happens after the confetti falls. We checked in with some of our recent alumni, many of whom have sat down with us on Build Mode: The Founder Survival Guide, TechCrunch's podcast for founders at every stage.
UK Approves Lifelong Ban on Smoking for People Born After 2008
Gizmodo / 10h
The new bill also tightens regulations on vapes and other nicotine products.
Google Cloud launches two new AI chips to compete with Nvidia
TechCrunch / 10h
Google's newest TPUs are faster and cheaper than the previous versions. But the company is still embracing Nvidia in its cloud — for now.
The Vampire Lestat trailer sees Lestat embracing his inner rock god
Mashable / 10h
Your next favorite rock star isn't an indie heartthrob or a heavy metal thrasher. He's a centuries-old French vampire with some serious baggage to unpack. SEE ALSO: 'The Vampire Lestat' clip sees him find out about Louis' interview That vampire is none other than Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), who's been a reliable scene-stealer throughout the first two seasons of AMC's rapturous Interview with
AI Companies Think Destroying the Planet Is an Acceptable Trade-Off for Unlimited Profits
Gizmodo / 11h
So much for those net-zero emissions pledges huh, guys?
Discord group says it accessed Claude Mythos by guessing location
Mashable / 11h
An anonymous group of Discord users says it hacked its way into accessing Claude Mythos Preview , the new AI model Anthropic claims is too powerful for a public release. Anthropic says Claude Mythos "is capable of identifying and then exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in every major operating system and every major web browser," and has granted access to the model to a select group of partners
Amazon has 17 Lego Star Wars sets on sale for at least 20% off ahead of May the 4th
Mashable / 11h
Retailers always put Lego Star Wars sets on sale around May 4 (aka May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day ) — and this year, Amazon is getting a head start. As of April 22, over a dozen Star Wars -themed Lego builds for kids and adults are marked down there by at least 20%, starting from just $15.98. A quick look at Amazon's best deals on Star Wars Lego sets: Save 29% Lego Star Wars Home One Starcruiser
SpaceX Admits AI Data Centers in Space May Be a Really Terrible Idea
Futurism / 11h
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been adamant that putting enormous AI data centers in Earth’s orbit is a “no-brainer.” At the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year, Musk claimed that the unconstrained solar power beyond our planet’s surface makes it the “lowest-cost place to put AI,” something “that will be true within two years, three at the latest.” Yet many experts remain unconvinced that s
5 things John Ternus won’t change as Apple CEO when he takes over from Tim Cook (and 2 things he might)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here’s what John Ternus will keep the same when he becomes Apple’s next CEO (and what he will change).
Today Is the Day Anthropic Promised That Fully Autonomous Employees Would Be Tearing Through the Business World
Futurism / 11h
A year ago today, AI giant Anthropic’s Chief Information Security Officer, Jason Clinton, made a bold pronouncement: within the next year, AI-powered employees will begin traipsing around the virtual innards of big companies around the world. Speaking to Axios in 2025 , Clinton said these AI entities would have their own “memories,” as well as specialized roles within companies, which of course w
Nvidia CEO Says AI Will Be a Permanent Micromanaging Boss Who Never Stops Nagging You
Futurism / 11h
As fear over an AI-driven jobs apocalypse continues to simmer, some tech leaders remain adamant that the wide proliferation of AI will lead to more employment opportunities, not fewer. Consider a recent panel at Stanford University , when Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang painted an unusual picture of an AI agent-dominated future. Instead of getting ready to clear their desks, the centibillionaire argued t
5 Things We Liked, and 3 We Didn’t, About ‘Invincible’ Season 4
Gizmodo / 11h
Prime Video's superhero show deepens its characters and expands its lore, but inconsistent animation and clumsy plotting keep it from being the triumph it should be.
5 highly-rated Netflix Original movies to watch this month
How-To Geek / 11h
Netflix is home to a large library of exclusive content: from Netflix Original shows and movies to documentaries, this catalog is available to stream only on this platform. You can find many genres, tropes, and styles within this exclusive library, but how good are the titles?
Geekom's 'tiny powerhouse' A7 Max AI Mini PC for creators, home offices and power users gets a massive price cut
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Geekom's "tiny powerhouse" A7 Max AI Mini PC is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor and 16GB DDR5 RAM, and it's yours for $150 off.
5 AI Models Tried to Scam Me. Some of Them Were Scary Good
Wired / 11h
The cyber capabilities of AI models have experts rattled. AI’s social skills may be just as dangerous.
Google unveils two new TPUs designed for the "agentic era"
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Most of the companies that have fully committed to building AI models are gobbling up every Nvidia AI accelerator they can get, but Google has taken a different approach. Most of its cloud AI infrastructure is based on its line of custom Tensor processing units (TPUs). After announcing the seventh-gen Ironwood TPU in 2025, the company has moved on to the eighth-gen version , but it's not just a f
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works
Engadget / 11h
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has big plans for the future, according to an interview The Game Business conducted with the company's chief strategy officer Matteo Sapio. It's opening two new studios in Japan and Italy and has over 15 games in active development. That's a lot of action for a company primarily known for one franchise. Sapio says the company is developing three basic types of g
I've hunted out a selection of super solar-powered gadgets that stay juiced up with the energy of the sun
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
So long as the sun is shining, these clever gadgets will keep on running.
Food Safety Complaints for Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Spiked 40% in 2025 to Record High
Gizmodo / 11h
Foreign objects were the most common type of complaint, including wood in corn dogs.
Framework laptop to get royalty-free Oculink port
How-To Geek / 11h
Thunderbolt and USB4 have an equally capable alternative, Oculink. Although it can ensure external peripherals work as if they were installed on the motherboard, adoption has remained a challenge. After announcing the first ever modular laptop with a touchscreen , Framework has confirmed it will support Oculink. This will allow laptop users to connect eGPUs, NVMe drives, and other high-speed peri
Good news, EV buyers — the average price of electric cars just undercut petrol for the first time ever
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The case for buying an EV over a petrol car is now even stronger as new data reveals a significant shift.
Off-Duty Flight Attendant Demands Crew Speak Chinese, Gets Kicked Off Flight
View from the Wing / 11h
An off-duty flight attendant flying as a passenger delayed an AirAsia flight for about 90 minutes after refusing to calm down, insisting crew speak Chinese, and forcing police to board the aircraft.
Google turns Chrome into an AI co-worker for the workplace
TechCrunch / 11h
Google brings Gemini-powered "auto browse" capabilities to Chrome for enterprise users, letting workers automate tasks like research, data entry, and more.
Earth Day is a surprisingly good time to buy mattresses
Mashable / 11h
Best Earth Day mattress deals Best mattress deal overall Purple Spring Savings Event Save on Queen mattresses and get up to 20% off mattress bundles. Best organic mattress deal Essentia Beyond Organic Sleep Sale Get 20% off their full collection of certified organic mattresses. Best luxury mattress deal Saatva Earth Day Sale Get 15% off any order of $1,000 or more. Best bundle deal DreamCloud Bun
JetBlue changes its boarding order with new groups
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
JetBlue is making some tweaks to the boarding order for its flights. Starting April 29, the airline will switch to numbered boarding groups, instead of the existing system, which uses names and letters to designate groups. While Mosaic and Mint travelers will still enjoy priority boarding, JetBlue is elevating "EvenMore" passengers — those with extra-legroom seats — into Group 2, which includes M
How to watch The Traitors India online from anywhere — stream Karan Johar's celebrity edition now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
BBC Three is bringing another international spin on one of TV's most addictive formats to UK screens this month.
"The way we move light": Tiny optical chips smaller than a grain of salt could save data centers billions
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
New beam-steering chip smaller than a grain of salt could cut hardware demands in quantum computing and high-performance data centers.
Take to the skies with nearly half off the DJI Neo Fly More Combo
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $90: As of April 22, get the DJI Neo Fly More Combo for $259 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $349 with an on-page coupon. That's a discount of 26%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Neo Fly More Combo $259 at Amazon $349 Save $90 Clip on-page coupon Whether you're looking to get into flying drones or just want to add another to your collection, DJI is the brand to shop. Despit
Google Wallet now lets you track flights from your lock screen. How to try it.
Mashable / 12h
Google just made life a tiny bit easier for Android users who love to travel. 9to5google spotted a new lock screen widget for Android 16 that gives you persistent progress updates on your flights. It's very simple and straightforward: It shows your departing airport, your destination airport, your estimated arrival time, and a progress bar measuring how deep into the flight you are. As 9to5google
Aura digital picture frames are up to $30 off at Amazon ahead of Mothers Day
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO $30: Aura digital picture frames are on sale at Amazon for up to $30 off depending on size. The 10-inch Aura Carver digital frame is on sale for $159, down from the normal price of $179 and the 12-inch Aura Aspen is on sale for $199, down from the standard price of $229. Opens in a new window Credit: Aura 10-inch Aura Carver Mat digital picture frame $159 at Amazon $179 Save $20 Opens
Loved Today’s Jessica Jones/Daredevil Team-Up? Good News, They’re Already Action Figures
Gizmodo / 12h
Fresh off her return in 'Daredevil: Born Again,' Jessica Jones is getting her long-awaited action figure glow-up.
Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events
Engadget / 12h
Meta has introduced a new "live chats" feature to Threads, enabling people on the platform to participate in real-time conversations about live events they’re interested in. Live chats can be hosted within Threads communities, the topic-specific social spaces that Meta introduced last year. The new feature sounds a bit like Threads’ take on Instagram’s broadcast channels, but the latter only allo
I compared the telephoto zooms of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra against pro cameras, and the side-by-side photos will blow your mind
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I compared the Oppo Find X9 Ultra with a travel zoom compact camera and a pro mirrorless camera — here's what I learned.
New EV battery promises incredible six-minute charges — as electric cars edge closer to gas pump refueling speeds
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A new battery breakthrough from Chinese giant CATL means we're getting very close to EV charging matching gas refueling speeds.
Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement
TechCrunch / 12h
Users can send messages, photos, videos, links, and emoji reactions in Live Chats.
Google makes an interesting choice with its new agent-building tool for enterprises
TechCrunch / 12h
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform takes an interesting approach: It is geared for IT and technical users.
Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The US is investigating a possible conspiracy after at least 10 scientists connected to US nuclear secrets and rocket technology went missing or died under shadowy circumstances over the past few years. Pointing to tabloid reports from The Daily Mail and The New York Post, Republican members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sought information about each missing or departe
I spent money on new fans before realizing my PC's noise problem was free to fix
How-To Geek / 12h
When I upgraded my PC a couple of years ago, I had all sorts of good hardware at my disposal. My new PC was better in every way imaginable, with one glaring exception: noise levels. Turns out that powerful components that generate a lot of heat and draw a lot of power also make quite a bit of noise, no surprise there.
AI Overviews are coming to your Gmail at work
TechCrunch / 12h
The AI Overviews will offer instant summaries pulled from across multiple emails.
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro Is No MacBook, but It’s Making PCs Better for Everyone
Gizmodo / 12h
The ultra-repairable laptop is pushing the whole PC industry in the right direction.
BMW's redesigned 7 Series includes an i7 EV with 447-mile range
How-To Geek / 12h
After days of teasing , BMW has revealed the 2027 7 Series. It's a major overhaul for the luxury sedan, particularly for eco-conscious drivers buying the i7 EV.
One of the best Verizon deals ever is back — get an iPad or Apple Watch included when you buy an iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
For a limited time, you'll be able to bundle in some high-end Apple accessories alongside your iPhone.
What's New on Netflix in May 2026
Lifehacker / 12h
Netflix's May slate is heavy on sports and comedy, including live events and documentaries in both categories. The streaming service will carry the full lineup of F1 Canadian GP weekend events, starting with spring qualifying on May 22 and ending with the race on May 24. Netflix will also host its first live MMA broadcast—Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano—on May 16. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup this su
HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything
Gizmodo / 12h
Sure, it looks dull, but HP's EliteBoard G1a offers a glimpse at a future where our PCs are completely hidden from view.
10 CLI tools I install on every Linux system
How-To Geek / 12h
Like many technical users, I tend to gravitate toward the terminal. The reason is that there are a lot of tools that help me be productive, or in the case of games, unproductive. Here are some of my favorite tools that help me live in the Linux terminal.
These are the 18 best home office finds under £50 in Amazon's Tech Week sale — I scrolled through the depths of the deals to find all the gear I'd buy to get work done
Latest from TechRadar / 13h
The Amazon Tech Week sale has some big bargains for business professionals that you won't want to miss.
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