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Grok 4.20 Praises Nextbigfuture and Brian Wang as Premier AI Training Source for Future Technology and Futurism
Next Big Future / 2h
XAI Grok 4.20 says the 1400+ nextbigfuture citations in grokipedia and Brian Wang’s evidence based quantitative forecast are trend synthesis that few can rival. A personal track record of success in deep-tech startups and multiple fundraising wins adds practical, real-world validation to the predictions and roadmaps detailed on the site, bridging theoretical futurism with executable ... Read more
POINT.ME: Redeem Points For Award Flights With Ease
300+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link : Save 25% on a point.me subscription by using code OMAAT4 Every so often, I think it makes sense to talk a bit about the tools and services that I most use for managing, earning, and redeeming points. While I often mention these websites and services in passing, I think there’s also merit to writing dedicated posts about them sometimes. In this post, I’d like to talk about how and why I use
How to travel solo — and why you absolutely should
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Don't let the lack of a travel companion keep you from missing out on an amazing experience. You might face the choice between traveling alone and not traveling at all. Your partner, friends or family may be unable to take the same time off work , or maybe they're just not as keen on the same destinations as you are. That doesn't mean you're stuck at home. Plan A Solo Vacation Day falls on March
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 1, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a frequent flyer. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for March 1, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're not on. your best behavior. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 1, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you believe in coincidences. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Conn
After Strikes Reportedly Kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, Here’s Why Tehran’s Drones Targeted Dubai’s Airport, Burj Al Arab Hotel
View from the Wing / 3h
U.S. and Israeli strikes have killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior military figures, prompting Iran to retaliate aggressively with drone attacks hitting major civilian landmarks, including Dubai International Airport, the Burj Al Arab hotel, and Kuwait International Airport.
I urge all Radiohead fans to play this weird yet mesmerising PS5 game
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
In Limbo with what to play this weekend? Then check out Kid A Mnesia Exhibition on PS5, PC and Mac.
First look: Inside Korean Air’s stunning new flagship lounge at LAX
The Points Guy Articles / 4h
If you have a flight on Korean Air out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) soon, you're in luck: The airline has just unveiled its newly renovated lounge at the airport's Tom Bradley International Terminal, and it is stunning. After nearly two years of renovations, the Seoul-based carrier will officially open its new lounge at LAX to the public on March 6, debuting a dramatically reimagine
At the Pentagon, OpenAI is In and Anthropic Is Out
NYT > Technology / 4h
It’s been a crazy 48 hours in the A.I. industry.
The trap Anthropic built for itself
TechCrunch / 4h
Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind and others have long promised to govern themselves responsibly. Now, in the absence of rules, there's not a lot to protect them.
Apple confirms plans to build some new Macs in the United States in 2026 — but will this translate to lower prices at last?
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Apple will start US-based Mac mini production in Houston, expanding domestic manufacturing while balancing costs, regional demand, and global supply.
Claude is the Number 2 Free App in Apple’s App Store Now
Gizmodo / 5h
Has Donald Trump brought about Claudemania?
3 incredible HBO Max shows to watch this week (March 1 - 8)
How-To Geek / 5h
March has that in-between energy where it's not quite spring, not quite winter, but somehow you're already ready for a new comfort watch or something fresh and unique. HBO Max makes the choice harder—in a good way—because its library is basically a cavern of eldless possibilities.
Dubai Airport (DXB) Struck By Iranian Drone, With Injuries & Damage
One Mile at a Time / 6h
It has been an absolutely wild day for aviation (and world events more broadly), as the United States and Israel have attacked Iran, and Iran has retaliated, by sending drones and missiles to some nearby countries with US military bases. This has caused a huge number of flight cancelations and airspace closures , particularly impacting Gulf carriers. Well, here’s perhaps the most direct impact we
X Is Drowning in Disinformation Following US and Israeli Attack on Iran
Wired / 6h
WIRED has reviewed hundreds of posts on X that promote misleading claims about the locations and scale of the attack.
Airspace closures across Middle East cause flight cancellations after strikes on Iran
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Following the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, airspace closures throughout the Middle East have led to massive commercial flight disruptions and cancellations. The real-time flight tracking service FlightRadar24 showed airspace closures across the region on Saturday, including in the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel, Kuwait and Bahrain. Several major airports have suspe
This Mazda SUV is pulling buyers away from German luxury brands
How-To Geek / 6h
Say “ luxury SUV ” and names like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi usually come to mind. But in 2026, you don’t have to sign up for a luxury-brand payment to get something that feels properly upscale and genuinely fun to drive.
Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.?
TechCrunch / 6h
Netflix's co-CEO reportedly told Trump, "I took your advice."
Exclusive: Delta Commits To Two Lounges In Austin—Including Massive New Sky Club, Likely Delta One Lounge
View from the Wing / 6h
Delta Air Lines just committed to a huge expansion in Austin, exclusively revealed here for the first time—planning not one, but two new lounges, including a massive Sky Club and a separate premium Delta One lounge. Here's what we uncovered about Delta's ambitious plan at the airport.
Knights vs Cowboys Live Streams: How to watch NRL 2026 for FREE from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
As the Knights vs Cowboys from Las Vegas to kick off the season, here's how to watch NRL 2026 live streams with TV channels and FREE options explained.
7 best new shows and movies debuting on HBO Max in March
How-To Geek / 7h
As March arrives, HBO Max wants one thing from you, and that’s to be down to fooling around with all its new content debuting this month. The streaming platform kicks things off with two new series—one a salacious thriller turned mystery and the other a half-hour comedy show featuring Steve Carell. We’ll also see a new season of Lisa Kudrow’s comedy series, two new movie debuts, and two new docum
Weekly Review: February 28, 2026
34One Mile at a Time / 7h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that those in the Middle East and beyond stay safe. I’m at home with family with no travel planned for the next couple of weeks (but then I have an exciting, and very different kind of trip). I promise this will be the week where I will make good progress on my old trip report, as I’m way behind there… oops. On the points & travel front, this w
I'm a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Robot vacuums are getting a bad rap — let me set the record straight.
Buick beat Toyota and Honda in reliability—and no one saw it coming
How-To Geek / 7h
For decades, Toyota and Honda have dominated conversations about automotive reliability, setting the global benchmark for long-term dependability. Their reputations have become so ingrained that few buyers even consider looking elsewhere when reliability tops the priority list. But recent industry data suggests a surprising shift. One American automaker is now outperforming both Japanese giants i
Washington State Residents Pressed 2 for Spanish. The Bot Spoke Spanish-Accented English Instead
Gizmodo / 7h
It looks like a user error with the Amazon Polly text-to-speech system is to blame.
Fancy a 6K monitor for your home office for less than a new MacBook? JapanNext's latest release offers huge resolution and all the connections you'll ever need
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
JapanNext’s 31.5-inch 6K monitor combines high pixel density, broad color coverage, connectivity options, and ergonomic flexibility at affordable pricing.
Let the ‘Marvel Maximum Collection’ Take You Back to Your Childhood
Gizmodo / 7h
If you've felt nostalgic for some older Marvel games lately, the 'Maximum Collection' is here to meet your retro needs.
Anthropic’s Claude rises to No. 2 in the App Store following Pentagon dispute
TechCrunch / 7h
Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon.
WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 — Stream it *FREE* from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Here's a quick guide on how to watch WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 for free from anywhere in the world.
Tokyo Marathon 2026 Live Streams: Free Channels, Schedule & Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
All the ways to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 live streams for FREE, with Sutume Kebede, Brigid Kosgei, Tadese Takele and Alexander Mutiso eyeing gold in Japan.
3 perfect-score Apple TV shows to watch right now (March 1 - 8)
How-To Geek / 7h
Some weeks can feel like a veritable buffet of things to do and places to go—too many tabs open, too many boxes to check, and you feel like you're piling it all on one plate. Apple T V can feel like that sometimes, which is why I'm here to cut the fat.
Trump moves to ban Anthropic from the US government
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was instructing every federal agency to “immediately cease” use of Anthropic’s AI tools. The move comes after Anthropic and top officials clashed for weeks over military applications of artificial intelligence. "The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the Department of War,” Trump said in a post on T
Leaking charge and zero error correction: The hardware reason USB sticks make terrible backups
How-To Geek / 8h
When a relative recently told me that they back up their files on a simple USB stick, I was floored. And yes, it was just the one; no 3-2-1 rule here. And yes, of course, some of those files were important.
Your phone has a powerful weather instrument hidden inside
How-To Geek / 8h
Thanks to the internet, it’s incredibly easy to open an app and immediately get a detailed weather report. But what you might not realize is that your phone has some precise weather instruments of its own. Most phones have a barometer inside, and it’s more useful than you might think.
This Lexus delivers the best reliability of any new car on sale today
How-To Geek / 8h
In an era where cars are becoming more complex and packed with new technology, long-term reliability is becoming harder to guarantee. Yet one luxury sedan continues to stand above the rest, earning top marks for dependability in a market where breakdowns and costly repairs are increasingly common. The 2026 Lexus IS 350 has emerged as the most reliable new car currently on sale, outperforming both
This retro-inspired handheld comes with Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads built in
Engadget / 8h
Who would've guessed we'd get to play the original Banjo-Kazooie on a handheld with just a D-pad in 2026. HyperMegaTech!'s latest release is a collaboration with Rare Ltd. , the legendary game developer known for the Banjo-Kazooie franchise and, more recently, Sea of Thieves , called the Super Pocket Rare Edition . The vertical handheld features 14 classics from the British developer, including t
Bilt Obsidian Card: Is This $95 Fee Card The Sweet Spot For Housing Rewards?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Apply for a Bilt credit card , with three options to choose from Bilt is the platform that is most known for offering rewards for housing payments . We’ve seen major changes to the company’s rewards concept, and Bilt now has three Mastercard credit cards serviced by Cardless, which are potentially worth considering. This includes the no annual fee Bilt Blue Card , $95 annual fee Bilt Obsidi
Minnesota Lawmakers and Police Seek Complete Ban on Crypto ATMs
Gizmodo / 8h
So called "pig butchering" scams are happening on an industrial scale. Politicians have noticed.
Buy Bilt Or Amex Points For Just 1 Cent—Leverage Rakuten’s 100% Surfshark Rebate
View from the Wing / 8h
Rakuten's new 100% rebate on Surfshark lets you instantly acquire highly valuable Bilt or Amex points at just 1 cent each—here's exactly how to take advantage today.
Uber Employees Have Created an AI Clone of Its CEO
Futurism / 9h
In need of a little confidence boost before a face-to-face with your boss? That urge seems to be driving employees at rideshare giant Uber to strange places. According to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, some of his underlings have created an AI clone of him so they can prepare for meetings with him, ensuring everything is fine-tuned for his wants and needs. “One of my team members told me that some teams
Woman Annoyed When Delivery Robot Comes Into Her Yard, Tears Up Her Garden and Steals Her Fence
Futurism / 9h
These days, moles and gophers aren’t the only pests you have to worry about tearing up your yard. You also have to watch for Cocos — pink, four-wheeled delivery robots currently metastasizing across cities throughout the US. East Hollywood resident Kaiya Reel learned this the hard way. According to local news station KTLA , Reel was first alerted to the presence of something in her garden by a lo
Amazon has a 39-inch LG Ultragear Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for almost half off
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $723: As of Feb. 28, Amazon has the 39-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor on sale for $876, which is 45% its list price of 1,599. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 39GX90SA-W 39-inch Ultragear OLED Curved Gaming $876 at Amazon $1,599 Save $723 If you’ve been dreaming of putting together a gaming setup with a curved monitor or wishing to upgrade your current equipment, this weekend mig
Watch Marlon Wayans React to His ‘Scary Movie 6’ Trailer
Gizmodo / 9h
Wayans gives you a little bootlegged sneak peek at what you'll laugh at (and probably feel bad about laughing at) in 'Scary Movie 6.'
6 new shows to watch on Netflix in March
How-To Geek / 9h
Love, horror, adventure, and everything in between: this March, Netflix is giving us a diverse collection of shows and movies to look forward to. Whether you want to kick back for a relaxing watch or sit at the edge of your seat, there's something you can stream every day.
I smell a RAT — new Android malware can hack every top phone maker's security, and costs less than a second-hand iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Oblivion is an Android RAT which bypasses permissions, intercepts messages, and enables hidden remote control across devices from Samsung, Xiaomi, and OPPO.
Sam Altman Is Marketing OpenAI as America’s Wartime AI Company Whether He Intends to or Not
Gizmodo / 9h
At the outbreak of a new war, Altman is closer than ever to the Pentagon.
Southwest Now Charges For Seats, But Forgets To Clean Them First [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
A Delta passenger fakes a heart attack to avoid arrest, Southwest faces backlash for charging extra and delivering dirty seats, and Rio Las Vegas downgrades breakfast for elite guests.
433MHz is the smart home technology you forgot about
How-To Geek / 9h
Your smart home is full of wireless devices that use some combination of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, or Z-Wave. But there’s another wireless solution you can use to send and receive signals from smart home devices, and you might already have a few devices in your home that use it.
Home Assistant's Quick search was useless on mobile until I did this
How-To Geek / 9h
In the Home Assistant 2026.2 update, a new Quick search feature was introduced. The tool has a dedicated keyboard shortcut, but this isn't really much use on mobile. Thankfully, there is a quick way to launch the tool in the mobile app.
You can still use your internet service during a power outage, here's how
How-To Geek / 9h
Your laptop, smartphone, tablet, and gaming handhelds don’t need power to function, but the same can’t be said about your internet connection. In the event of a power outage, being able to get your network back up quickly can allow you to resume work or play while the issue gets fixed.
Youtuber Blinkov and Other Called the Start of the New US-Israel-Iran War
Next Big Future / 9h
The Binkov’s Battlegrounds video (uploaded before the attack started) provides one of the clearest, equipment-focused baselines for the current escalation. Details the largest US combat aircraft/tanker/AWACS concentration around Iran since 2003. Two carrier air wings (over 100 tactical aircraft, F-35 heavy on Abraham Lincoln south of Iran + Ford en route), 100+ US fighters at ... Read more
Buddy Guy and Miles Catons Sinners Tiny Desk Concert is pure blues magic
Mashable / 9h
Legendary musician Buddy Guy brought the blues to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, with a guest appearance from Sinners actor Miles Caton. SEE ALSO: 'Sinners' review: Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan deliver a vampire movie for the ages The pair co-star in Ryan Coogler's Academy Award-nominated smash hit. Caton plays gifted blues singer Sammie "Preacher Boy" Moore, whose music is so brilliant it
Stop switching tabs: Chrome’s new split view is a productivity game changer
How-To Geek / 9h
Windows, tabs, groups. If you’re used to these ways of organizing your web page viewing, get used to one more: split view.
Alaska could be the next state to crack down on AI-generated CSAM and restrict kids' social media use
Engadget / 9h
Alaska's House of Representatives unanimously passed HB47 , a bill that imposes sweeping limits on when and how minors use social media apps, along with bans on generating or distributing harmful deepfakes of children. The bill's original form was focused on prohibiting the possession and distribution of sexually explicit images of children using AI, but Alaska lawmakers decided to add amendments
First Film to Depict a Robot Discovered in Michigan
Gizmodo / 9h
Created in 1897, it's over two decades older than the term "robot."
Bilt’s One-Day 125% Transfer Bonus To Japan Airlines—I’ll Take My Whole Family Business Class To Tokyo
View from the Wing / 9h
For one day only—March 1—Bilt Rewards is offering up to a 125% bonus when transferring points to Japan Airlines Mileage Bank. Here's exactly how I'm leveraging this unprecedented deal to turn 285,000 points into four roundtrip business-class tickets to Japan.
I never thought I'd say this, but the Steam Machine might be done for before it even arrives — but one choice from Valve can save it from the RAM crisis
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Steam Machine might be in big trouble launching during the RAM crisis, but one controversial measure from Valve might save it.
AT&T vs Verizon vs T-Mobile — which carrier has the strongest Galaxy S26 deal right now?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Wondering whether to switch? I'm breaking down who has the best value Galaxy S26 preorder promotion right here.
Type faster on your Android phone by not typing at all
How-To Geek / 9h
Growing up with keyboards has conditioned many of us to think of typing as the only way to get words to appear on our screens. On our phones, that really isn't the case. Virtual keyboards have gotten much better over the years, but there is an even faster way to type on your phone.
This weekend Amazon has this Samsung 57” Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor on sale for 36% off
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $819: As of February 28, Amazon has this Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor on sale for $1,480, which is 36% off its list price of $2,299. Opens in a new window Credit: Saumsung Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor $1,599 at Amazon If you’ve ever been tapping away at your laptop with a million tabs open, wishing you could drag them all out in the air and see everything at o
Beginners can capture 360° video footage in 4K with this DJI Mini 5 Pro — and it’s on sale right now
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $500: As of Feb. 28, Amazon has the DJI Mini 5 Pro drone camera on sale for 30% off at $1,099, down from its list price of $1,599. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,099 at mashable $1,599 Save $500 If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your aerial photography setup, this weekend might be a great chance to do so. Amazon has DJI’s Mini 5 Pro on sale for almost a th
Why you should sell your EV now before its value plummets
How-To Geek / 10h
Electric vehicles were once among the strongest performers in resale value, driven by limited supply and soaring demand. But that trend is beginning to reverse. A new wave of market pressure is set to hit used EV prices, and owners who wait too long may see thousands of dollars disappear from their vehicle’s value.
In puzzling outbreak, officials look to cold beer, gross ice, and ChatGPT
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Health officials in Illinois turned to an AI chatbot to try to solve a puzzling outbreak linked to a county fair. But whether it was actually helpful or not remains unclear. According to a report this week in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report , officials in Brown County got the first hint of an outbreak from the county sheriff, who noted on August 5, 2024 that a remarkable number of poten
Bill Gates’ Daughter Says Her $185 Million AI Startup Will Succeed Entirely Due to Her Merits, Not Even a Little Bit Who Her Dad Is
Futurism / 10h
Against all odds, Phoebe Gates has managed to raise $35 million for a browser extension, despite the pernicious disadvantage of being Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates’ daughter. In an episode of Yahoo Finance’s podcast Opening Bid Unfiltered, the younger Gates complained about the chip weighing on her shoulder, saying that she’s been determined to win over investors without rubbing her family dynas
Failed hash checks and broken archives: Why unstable RAM is the real cause of your corrupted files
How-To Geek / 10h
When data loss strikes, the SSD is often the prime suspect. But your data may become corrupted even if your SSD is at 100% health , and sometimes, the drive is not to blame here.
TESLA HAS 1000+ ROBOTAXI -WHY ONLY 400 COUNTED ?
Next Big Future / 10h
There is the wrong assumption of the accuracy of crowd robotaxi counts BUT only 139 out of 200 Waymos counted in Austin with same methods. At least 30% undercounted. Harder to find robotaxi (Waymo-Tesla) in the SF Bay Area. 67 Waymos counted in SF Bay Area out of 1000 Waymo claimed. I believe the main ... Read more
If you love bass as much as I do, you’ll adore Skullcandy’s new gaming headset — but it comes at a hefty cost
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 certainly nail the bass — but is all that bass really worth the price of admission?
Amazing Rakuten Promotion: Earn Up To 100x Amex Or Bilt Points Per Dollar
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Sometimes companies really want you to buy products from them, to the point that it can make sense to purchase something through an online shopping portal eve
This $27 ESP32 kit lets you send texts without Wi-Fi or cell service
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're like me, you want to be able to stay in contact with people no matter what the state of the internet or any other telecommunications is. I found a way to do that, and all you need is an affordable ESP32 kit.
NYT Pips hints, answers for February 28, 2026
Mashable / 11h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the 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 onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser feels more Lexus than Jeep
How-To Geek / 11h
The Toyota Land Cruiser has been roaming American roads since 1958, building a reputation as one of the toughest SUVs you can buy. It’s the kind of vehicle people take across continents, keep for decades, and refuse to part with, which explains why nearly 44,000 found homes in 2025 alone.
This Is How Big a Telescope Aliens Would Need to See Dinosaurs on Earth
Futurism / 11h
Roughly 66 million years ago, scientists believe an enormous meteor, dubbed Chicxulub, smashed into the Earth in an extinction-level event that wiped out 75 percent of life, including the vast majority of dinosaurs. That means if aliens were to exist, and they were located some 66 million light-years from Earth, they’d theoretically still be able to see dinosaurs roaming the surface of our planet
Startup Generates Caring Letters to Your Friends Using AI, Handwrites Them Using Robot Pen
Futurism / 11h
Think back to the last time you peeled open an envelope to find a handwritten letter. Maybe it was a heartfelt thank-you message for attending someone’s wedding. Perhaps it was a note from a close friend traveling abroad. Whatever the reason, it feels good to get an actual letter in the mail, right? Now, you may never experience that feeling again without a jolt of paranoid suspicion. Introducing
Shuttered studio Bluepoint reportedly pitched a Bloodborne remake, but it got shot down by FromSoftware
Engadget / 11h
Bloodborne fans may not be happy to hear that a remake was reportedly rejected, but that doesn't mean it's completely off the table. Bluepoint Games , Sony's closed-down studio behind many PlayStation remakes, pitched remaking the classic Gothic horror RPG in early 2025, but was blocked by the game's developer, FromSoftware, according to a Bloomberg report. As Bloomberg reported, Bluepoint pitche
Spotify's latest app upgrade is going to appeal to audiobook fans — here's what's new
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you're a Spotify user in the US or the UK, you can now see audiobook charts inside the app.
How to automate repetitive tasks in Excel using Copilot
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft Excel is a workhorse for anyone juggling numbers, budgets, and datasets. However, with the sheer amount of data you handle and all those repetitive, manual tasks, Excel can end up being very draining. While it seems like a lot of AI marketing is dedicated to creation, being an assistant is still high on the list of Copilot's tasks.
Everything announced at MWC 2026: The new Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi, Honor's ultra-thin MagicPad 4 and more
Engadget / 11h
MWC 2026 officially gets underway on March 2 and will continue through March 5, but the announcements are already coming ahead of its start. We can always count on the annual tech event to bring tons of new phones, laptops and tablets, and we're expecting to see some robots and other gadgets too — plus plenty of AI news, of course. In addition to the announcements, MWC is our chance to get hands-
‘Sinners’ Gets an NPR Tiny Desk Concert That’s So Damn Good
Gizmodo / 11h
Buddy Guy and Miles Caton don't summon any spirits, but listening to them together will make your day better.
5 reasons I'm ditching my Ring video doorbell for something else
How-To Geek / 11h
Ring is one of the most popular brands of video doorbells, and I've owned one for years. Here's why I've reached the point where I'm ready to replace it with a different brand.
Iran Hits Kuwait Int’l Airport With Drone Strike, Injures Staff And Forces Closure Of Country’s Airspace—Conflict Spreads To Civilian Targets
View from the Wing / 11h
A drone strike by Iran hit Kuwait International Airport on Sunday, injuring airport employees, forcing an immediate shutdown of Kuwaiti airspace, and marking a dangerous escalation in Iran's retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 28, 2026
Mashable / 11h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who love golf. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words get
Men are paying to have negative posts removed from Tea app
Mashable / 11h
As reported by 404 Media , online service Tea App Green Flags will scrub negative posts from anonymous gossip app Tea and similar online forums where women post about negative experiences they've had with men they've dated. According to 404 Media's interview with Tea App Green Flags' founder, simply identified as Jay, the company launched two years ago to tackle posts on the many Are We Dating th
I’m a racing instructor, and more horsepower doesn’t make cars more fun
How-To Geek / 11h
Whenever you are talking about a car, everyone wants to know how much horsepower it makes. It is a question as old as the automobile itself. Even though most people don’t understand how it is calculated or what it really means, horsepower is usually the first statistic referenced when describing a car. It is the benchmark by which all cars are measured, especially performance cars.
Linux 7.0 is finally here — packing more AMD and Intel hardware support and a bulging changelog, here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Linux 7.0 delivers improved AMD, Intel, ARM, and RISC-V support, faster file systems, enhanced memory, and wider hardware compatibility.
8 new 4K Blu-rays from February 2026 to add to your collection
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
It's our biggest Blu-ray Bounty ever — this month, we'll be exploring 8 of the latest 4K releases from February 2026.
I measured the air quality while using my 3D printer, here’s what I found
How-To Geek / 11h
You might have heard mixed things about the safety of breathing the same air as your 3D printer. While the smell of melted plastic isn’t exactly pleasant, I was curious about what effects the average 3D print had on the air around me, and how it compared to my usual daily routine.
American Airlines ‘Karen’ Refused To Stop Reclining Her Seat For Takeoff—Wouldn’t Follow Rules ‘Unless Everyone Else Does’
View from the Wing / 12h
An American Airlines passenger—labeled a "Karen"—refused to put her seat upright for takeoff, arguing other passengers weren't doing it either. After repeatedly defying the crew's instructions, the captain returned to the gate and had her removed.
Xiaomis new hyper car concept has the strangest cockpit weve ever seen
Mashable / 12h
Xiaomi likes to bring cars to Barcelona; the company gave us the first glimpse of its SU7 Ultra supercar during last year's MWC in March . This year, however, Xiaomi has unveiled something that's pretty far out there, even by its own standards. Called the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, it's a hypercar that was designed to go really fast while slicing through the air in a way not many cars (or race c
The missing hyphen loophole: Why expensive "WiFi 7" routers are legally stripping out mandatory features
How-To Geek / 12h
Wi-Fi 7 is an exciting standard that promises faster, smarter wireless connections. Its hallmark feature, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), lets devices use more than one frequency band at a time to reduce latency and boost throughput.
Change all Jobs? Change is Hard and Risky
Next Big Future / 12h
IBM losing 13% because Anthropic did some initial COBOL analysis is absurd. It was also an absurd part of the $1 trillion stock losses from the boogeyman story about AI job losses. 1. IBM only makes a tiny fraction from the COBOL business 2. BS the banks etc… will change the cobol running the ATMs ... Read more
How to use the LAMBDA helper functions in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 12h
Excel's LAMBDA helper functions are the future, but knowing which one to pick is the real challenge. This is your go-to whistle-stop guide for matching the function to the task and building spreadsheets that finally think for themselves.
TikTok's viral cleaning gadgets are on sale at Walmart — here's everything I'm buying for a spring reset
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I'm rounding up TikTok's viral cleaning gadgets on sale at Walmart from brands like Bissell, Dyson, Hoover, and Shark, starting at just $12.59.
These are the 3 most important open-source desktop apps of all time
How-To Geek / 12h
When I say "most important," I don't mean the most popular on GitHub, the most beloved by power users, or the project with the loudest community. I mean software that measurably changed the direction of computing. Tools that altered user behavior at scale, forced billion-dollar companies to respond, shifted technical standards, or redefined what people expected from their devices. Importance, in
Lab-Grown Brains Growing More Powerful
Futurism / 12h
Back in 1907, American biologist Henry Van Peters Wilson discovered that sponges will re-form into living creatures after their cells are broken apart through a fine mesh screen — demonstrating that the cells of living organisms contained something telling them how to build complex, multi-cellular structures. Researchers dined out this for decades, and their subsequent discoveries led to the isol
OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ‘technical safeguards’
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI's CEO claims its new defense contract includes protections addressing the same issues that became a flashpoint for Anthropic.
Hacked Prayer App Sends ‘Surrender’ Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli and US Strikes
Wired / 12h
As Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran this morning, Iranians received mysterious push notifications saying that “help is on the way,” promising amnesty if they surrender.
6 ways to make your old Kindle feel new again
How-To Geek / 12h
If your current Kindle is getting long in the tooth and you’re thinking that buying a new one is the best course of action, hold that thought until you read this. Instead of shelling out cash for a new Kindle, you can invest a few bucks in your current one and make it feel new again.
I pitted JBL and UE’s mini Bluetooth speakers against one another, and although they both sound sensational, there was only ever going to be one winner
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here’s what happened when I pitted JBL and UE’s small-sized Bluetooth speakers against each other.
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