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DuckDuckGo reports a surge in installs after Google put more AI into Search
Engadget / 1h
Search engine company DuckDuckGo says it experienced a 'sustained surge' of installs in the week that followed Google I/O.
Citi Travel offers limited-time hotel deal: Save $50 on bookings over $300
The Points Guy Articles / 4min
Citi is celebrating the third anniversary of Citi Travel with a limited-time hotel promotion. From May 27 through May 29 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, eligible cardmembers can receive $50 off hotel bookings of $300 or more through Citi Travel (terms apply). While the discount isn't huge, the offer could still help offset the cost of an upcoming summer stay — especially for travelers who already use Citi Tra
Xreal launches a cheaper AR glasses brand, starting with the $299 a01
Engadget / 8min
Called X by Xreal (or XBX), its first product are the $299 a01 display glasses.
Last chance to save $50 on the Garmin Lily 2 at Amazon — buy now for $199.99
Mashable / 12min
SAVE $50: As of May 27, the Garmin Lily 2 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. This is $50 off its list price of $249.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Lily 2 $199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50 Retailers like Amazon have wrapped up their Memorial Day sales , but if you're quick, you can still score some excellent savings. The Garmin Lily 2 is one deal that's still hanging around, thoug
The Beats Fit Pro have never been priced this low — save over $60 on my favorite earbuds
Mashable / 12min
SAVE OVER $60: As of May 27, Beats Fit Pro are on sale for $134.99 at Amazon. That's a 32% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Fit Pro $134.99 at Amazon $199.95 Save $64.96 The 1st generation edition of the Beats Fit Pro are back on sale, and according to camelcamelcamel, they're at their best-ever price at Amazon. Beats audio is always impressive, and I've said
The Pokémon TCG 3-Pack Chaos Rising Blister has been cut at Amazon — save over $5
Mashable / 12min
TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Triple Pack on sale for $37.72 , which is $5.01 off its current $42.73 price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Triple Pack (3-Pack Blister) $37.72 at Amazon $42.73 Save $5.01 Since its release last week, products across the Pokémon TCG’s Chaos Rising expansion have taken dips in
Man Furious At Aman Over Late Check-Out Cost, Beautiful Girlfriend Comment
One Mile at a Time / 12min
I get a lot of messages from people about their travel frustrations. Often people will directly ask me for help, which I try to provide when possible, assuming their complaint is reasonable (after all, consumers often feel powerless in the travel industry, when things go wrong). Other times I’ll just be CC’ed on complaints to travel providers. Well, here’s a complaint that’s sort of leaving me sp
The real cost of insider threats is not the incident: It’s the frequency
Latest from TechRadar / 15min
In APAC, frequent insider incidents—not big breaches—are quietly driving cyber risk and impact.
Porn company fined £600,000 by Ofcom over age check failings
BBC News / 21min
Ofcom said Youngtek Solutions Ltd did not have checks between July and September 2025, but has since brought in verification.
5 Excel mistakes beginners make that ruin their spreadsheets (and what to do instead)
How-To Geek / 22min
There's a massive difference between a spreadsheet that looks good and one that actually works. Many beginner spreadsheet habits are secretly ticking time bombs for your data. Here are the core mistakes messing up your files, and the simple settings that fix them.
The rumors were true! The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a third expansion in 2027 called Songs of the Past — and it could be a prelude to The Witcher 4
Latest from TechRadar / 29min
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's third expansion, Songs of the Past, has been announced for 2027.
Dyson's new HushJet Mini Cool personal fan is finally back in stock, so grab yours now and enjoy instant relief on hot, sticky days
Latest from TechRadar / 36min
Dyson's powerful personal fan sold out almost immediately after its launch last month, and it's likely to fly off the shelves again during the current heatwave.
Apple reportedly working on anti-phone snatching security feature
Mashable / 40min
Apple is reportedly working on a new iOS feature that will lock users' phones immediately should they get grabbed by a phone snatcher. The new feature would leverage technology already on the iPhone , including its accelerometer as well as potentially its connection to an Apple Watch , to detect the snatching and immediately lock the device, according to 9to5Mac . SEE ALSO: What is Lockdown Mode
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 27, 2026
Mashable / 40min
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Hundreds of UK trains will finally get better Wi-Fi — government promises to 'rocket boost connectivity' for travellers
Latest from TechRadar / 43min
The UK government is running several schemes to improve connectivity across the rail network, including satellite Wi-Fi.
Corsair Galleon 100 SD Review: Stream Deck Now Included
Wired / 49min
Corsair unites Stream Deck functionality with Drop keyboard design expertise on its latest Galleon SD 100.
Department of Labor Tells Employees to Report Anyone Prioritizing DEI
Wired / 49min
The email instructs workers to report behavior that predates Donald Trump’s second inauguration. One employee tells WIRED it felt like a “reminder to narc on your coworkers.”
How to watch Royer vs. Djokovic online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Royer vs. Djokovic in the 2026 French Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're only a few days into the 2026 French Open but already it feels blockbuster, with a triple header today that sees Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev , and Iga Swiatek all take to the clay. As always, Djokovic will be one of the most i
How to watch Machac vs. Zverev online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Machac vs. Zverev in the 2026 French Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There's nothing quite like the sizzling excitement of a major tennis tournament, and the 2026 French Open is no exception. Next up in men's singles action is Tomas Machac vs. Alexander Zverev. German star Zverev is the No. 2 seed, having
How to watch Bejlek vs. Swiatek online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Bejlek vs. Swiatek in the 2026 French Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's no surprise that Iga Swiatek is one to watch in the 2026 French Open . The Polish superstar is the world No. 3 and won last year's Wimbledon . A tournament win at Roland-Garros would have special significance. At just 24-years-old,
How to watch Starodubtseva vs. Rybakina online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Starodubtseva vs. Rybakina in the 2026 French Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 French Open is now entering its second round and the action is already hotting up. Elena Rybakina coasted through the first round in straight sets, setting up this match with the unseeded Yuliia Starodubtseva. Rybakina i
I tried using ChatGPT to recreate my 1990s childhood for my kid — and suddenly our weekend had no screens at all
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I used ChatGPT to help plan a nostalgic 1990s-inspired weekend for my toddler.
A New Species of Tiny Octopus Was Discovered in the Galápagos Islands
Wired / 1h
An octopus about the size of a golf ball was first spotted in 2015 near Darwin Island. A new study gives it both a formal description and a name.
The UK public sector doesn’t have an AI problem, it has an orchestration problem
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Keurig's K-Mini Mate is a no-frills compact coffee maker that packs a serious flavor punch
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
At just four inches wide, the K-Mini Mate is Keurig's smallest brewer yet, but still manages to deliver the bold flavours we've come to expect from the brand's coffee makers — for less than $100.
Literary devices: What BookTok content creator Ayman keeps in her bag
Mashable / 1h
As a full-time content creator and the person behind the popular BookTok account aymansbooks , influencer Ayman reads upwards of 70 books in a year. Based just outside of Chicago, Ayman has amassed a large audience of like-minded readers on TikTok, where her following is quickly approaching 1 million. (As of this writing, the count is 911.2K on TikTok and just over 300K on Instagram.) The 25-year
The Aiper Scuba S1 robot pool cleaner has never been cheaper — save over $200 at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $230.50: As of May 27, the Aiper Scuba S1 is on sale for $549.49 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Aiper Aiper Scuba S1 $549.49 at Amazon $799.99 Save $250.50 Having a pool on hot summer days is one of life’s biggest luxuries. Keeping it clean and properly maintained, however, is anything but. That’s where a robot pool cleaner comes in. Instead of
The Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones weighs nothing and fits everywhere. Dont get me started on the double lasers.
Mashable / 1h
Dyson has a slew of new cordless vacuums up its sleeve for 2026. Most of them are apparently being saved for the second half of the year, but one unique little machine was squeaked out in February. Whatever comes to mind when you picture a traditional Dyson stick vacuum, I promise the Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones isn't that. The PencilVac is so thin that it could be stored in just a few inches of
Pay once and get lifetime Microsoft Office for Mac for $45
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 is on sale for $44.97 (reg. $219) through May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT and includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $44.96 $219 Save $174.04 Paying monthly just to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint can add up without you even r
Turn your tablet into a Montessori-like digital playroom for $45 through May 31
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get Pok Pok Lifetime for $44.97 through May 31 and give kids 2–8 an ad-free, Montessori-inspired play app designed to encourage curiosity and learning. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $44.97 $250 Save $205.03 If you’ve ever handed your toddler a tablet and instantly regretted it, Pok Pok might just restore your faith in screen time. This innovative, Mon
The Shark Matrix robot vacuum and mop is on sale for just $130 through May 31
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get a Grade A refurbished Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop for $129.97 (reg. $299.99) and let it vacuum, mop, and empty itself. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Matrix™ Plus 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum & Mop (Refurbished) $129.97 $299.99 Save $170.02 There’s definitely optimism involved when you spot some debris and tell yourself you’ll vacuum later. Lat
I watched Spider-Noir in black and white and color, and theres a clear winner
Mashable / 1h
So, you've decided to watch Spider-Noir . Good choice, it's a fun ride! But before you press play and settle in for an episode of Nicolas Cage slinging webs and taking names, Prime Video offers you one more choice. Do you want to watch the series in "Authentic Black and White" or "True-Hue Full Color"? Both options will give you the same story, just in a different color format. The former mimics
Power Ballad review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas fall short of charming
Mashable / 1h
Out of SXSW, Power Ballad got a lot of love from critics, who cheered its feel-good comedy vibe. I'll concur that it's a warmly silly movie with a big heart, an appreciation of music, and a happy ending. But frankly, I still hope for more from writer/director John Carney. In 2007, he gave audiences the wondrous Once , an original musical drama about an Irish busker (Glen Hansard) who falls for a
What to do when your teen replaces you with a chatbot
Mashable / 1h
Dr. Matthew Leahy, a licensed psychologist, treats adolescents who've developed such an intense relationship with an artificial intelligence chatbot that they stop confiding in their parents. Sometimes, their parents are shocked to discover a chatbot has won over their child so dramatically. In other cases, the parents seek out Leahy at the Momentous Institute, a Dallas mental health services pro
We found Sony XM6 headphones at a new all-time low price at Amazon — save over $60
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $61: As of May 27, Sony XM6 headphones are on sale for $398 at Amazon. That's a 13% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 at Amazon $459.99 Save $61.99 If you're looking for a quality pair of headphones for a great price, head to Amazon because the Sony XM6 headphones are on sale for an all-time low price . As of May 27, these popular headphones
The Dyson V8 vacuum is back on sale at Amazon — save almost $200
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $190: As of May 27, the Dyson V8 is on sale for $349.95 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V8 $349.95 at Amazon $539.99 Save $190.04 The Dyson V8 is back on sale at Amazon. As of May 27, this vacuum is down to $349.95 from $539.99, saving you $190 on list price. This cordless vacuum is ideal for whole-home cleaning, capable of cleani
The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale at Amazon — act fast to save almost $5
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle on sale for $55.49 , down from its $59.99 price. That's a $4.50 discount on the six-pack bundle, with this listing shipped and sold by Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokemon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle $55.49 at Amazon $59.99 Save $4.50 Chaos Rising preorder prices were on th
Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.
NYT > Technology / 1h
What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.
Go Ask Alice Why Tech Start-Ups Are Spending Big on Hype Videos
NYT > Technology / 1h
A Mad Hatter and a giant rabbit sit around a table discussing an A.I. start-up. This is normal behavior around the Bay Area these days.
NASA Details Its Plan to Build a Lunar Base at the Moon’s South Pole
Wired / 1h
The project’s first mission could arrive as soon as this year, with a little help from Blue Origin.
From experimentation to execution: where agentic AI is delivering real value
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Artificial intelligence has dominated the conversation in financial services for several years. That is now beginning to shift.
The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is now under $95 on Amazon — save $25
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Amazon has the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box on sale for $94.95 , down from its $119.99 list price. That’s a $25.04 saving on an ETB that’s only just come out, with free delivery from June 6-13. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box $94.95 at Amazon $119.99 Save $25.04 Even though the expansio
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 27, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require knowledge of sports roles. 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 o
From AI insight to business outcomes: What enterprises need to move beyond the “Chat Phase”
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
AI promises insight, but enterprises win when those insights drive coordinated, measurable execution.
10 products that launched at Microsoft Build — and what happened to them
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
10 major products debuted at Microsoft Build between 2011 and 2025. Here’s how each one has fared in the years that followed.
Windows 12 at Build 2026: What to expect
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Microsoft Build 2026 runs June 2-3 in San Francisco. Here's what confirmed sessions, exec statements, and recent tooling releases tell developers about where Windows is heading.
Airbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US
TechCrunch / 2h
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to roughly $100 million and will finance WeRoad’s push into the U.S., beginning with Austin. The new investment reflects a […]
The Testaments ending explained: does Becka die, will Agnes and Commander Weston marry, does Daisy reveal the truth about June, a shock Handmaid's Tale cameo and season 2 predictions
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Talk about a final episode that had everything and the kitchen sink in. We've had some important questions answered, so here's The Testaments ending explained in full.
'Protection needs to evolve' — NordVPN rebrands as an all-in-one VPN app for next-generation protection
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The digital security giant is bringing next-gen antivirus, dark web monitoring, and its industry-leading VPN into a single, unified experience.
xTool's new full-color laser engraver looks like the ultimate craft room upgrade
How-To Geek / 3h
Making custom keychains, engraved coasters, and decorative items sounds fun until reality hits you—complicated software, sketchy open-frame machines, and a price tag that makes the whole hobby feel like a small business investment. xTool now wants to change that with its newest product for everyday users and casual creators. The company has unveiled the xTool M2, and it stands out instantly with
Seagate IronWolf 8TB review: There are good reasons that Seagate is still selling this internal NAS drive, but none are its price
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The IronWolf 8TB is in its third incarnation, ten years after it was first released.
Samsung unions voted in favor of deal that will give chip workers $400,000 in bonuses
Engadget / 5h
Samsung workers almost went on an 18-day strike over bonuses. Now, chip workers are getting payouts of up to $400,000.
Hurdle hints and answers for May 27, 2026
Mashable / 6h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Where 8K TVs Flopped, Samsung Hopes 6K Monitors Will Push Screens Forward
Gizmodo / 6h
It's not really the resolution, but the pixels per inch that matters with 6K monitors.
Samsung Chip Workers Approve (Amazing) Deal to Avert Strike
Gizmodo / 7h
Don't take a big sip of coffee before you read their new average bonus amount.
Police in China Sure Love Smart Glasses
Gizmodo / 7h
Custom, government-made smart glasses are finding their way onto the faces of policemen in China, and it sounds like one big privacy violation.
Have Industries, World and GDP Have Been Transformed Before?
Next Big Future / 8h
I have an article about replatforming and how business can become radically bigger, faster and more profitable with new technologies and processes. But here we focus on actual transformation and step changes to the world and industries. The Industrial revolution had 10-20X the annual GDP growth rate of the Agrarian or pre-industrial ages. The stone ... Read more
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 27, 2026
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an avid reader. 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 May 27, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a good dog. 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. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 27, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you tend to overpack. 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
NYT Pips hints, answers for May 27, 2026
Mashable / 8h
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
I’ve been using this standing desk for two months, and I don’t know how I survived without it — and right now its $130-off
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Thanks to lingering Memorial Day sales, my favorite standing desk is $130-off.
Silicon Valley VCs Invest in Head-Mounted Cameras on Workers in India For Training AI
Gizmodo / 8h
Human Archive believes its technology "will become foundational infrastructure for automating manual labor."
Chipmakers SK Hynix and Micron join $1tn club on surging AI demand
BBC News / 9h
They are the latest technology companies to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
‘Gorgeous big display, brilliant battery life': Our favourite premium Android tablet for drawing and gaming is currently an astonishing AU$915 off – save 51%
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus provides a middle-ground option for the South Korean brand’s premium tablet range, with its 12-inch screen sitting between the smaller Galaxy Tabs and the gigantic 14.6-inch Tab Ultra tablets.
Pressure review: Andrew Scott is low-key hilarious in this World War II drama
Mashable / 9h
I wasn't prepared for Pressure. Walking into the World War II drama, which stars Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, I knew it was about the lead up to D-Day. As such, I braced myself for a serious, stiff-upper-lip drama about soldiers and the cruelty of war. And it's not that Pressure isn't about those things. Rather, adapted from David Haig's 2014 stage play of the same name, Pressure comes from a
Linux backlash leads to California law change on age verification — with the original lawmaker forced to make a humbling step back
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
OS vendors have been mandated to request use age brackets since late 2025, but Linux systems could be exempt if this amendment bill is enforced.
Off Campus season 2: shock cast departure, new romantic leads, and everything we know so far about the hit Prime Video drama's return
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Thanks to Elle Kennedy's brilliant book series and an early renewal, Off Campus season 2 has been on the cards for a while. But what do we know about the Prime Video show's return so far?
Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder
BBC News / 10h
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
UK Visa Portal spilled thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies online — and hasn’t fixed the leak
TechCrunch / 11h
The third-party website exposed applicants' sensitive documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the company sent attorneys.
Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
BBC News / 11h
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien
Wired / 11h
The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.
Corsair's Pro lineup is the company’s answer to the growing demand for AI workstations and servers
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Corsair Pro lineup features various configurations, including Nvidia's Grace Blackwell Ultra (GB300) GPUs.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, May 27 (game #815)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, May 27 (game #1584)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, May 27 (game #1081)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
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.
Bask in the Glorious Detail of Jason Momoa’s Lobo
Gizmodo / 11h
One of DC's most badass characters comes to life in Supergirl and Hot Toys has an incredible figure coming.
Watching the World Cup is the one time I’d use motion smoothing on a TV — for streaming movies, I avoid this setting like the plague
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Motion smoothing should normally be avoided when watching movies or shows, yet enabling it for sports can be beneficial.
Sony abruptly shuts down online multiplayer game Destruction AllStars
Engadget / 12h
Hope you weren't planning to queue up for the PS5 launch window title.
Trump Admin permits Volvo to keep selling connected cars in the U.S.
TechCrunch / 12h
Volvo, which is majority owned by China's Geely Holdings, said it can now move forward with its expansion plans for its U.S. factory.
Scientist Suggests That 3I/ATLAS May Have Seeded Life as It Careened Through Our Solar System
Futurism / 12h
A small group of scientists have long suggested that the seeds of life may have been distributed across the vast distances of space via cosmic dust, asteroids, or comets — a theory known as panspermia. Some, including late astronomer and planetary scientist Carl Sagan, have gone as far as to raise the possibility that those seeds may have been deliberately spread to distant planets by intelligent
Trump admin wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors
TechCrunch / 12h
The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.
DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
TechCrunch / 12h
Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.
Is Peter Thiel the target of Pope Leo's Gandalf quote? An investigation.
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
I'm not suggesting that a man like Pope Leo—the Vicar of Christ, the Bishop of Rome, the Servant of the Servants of God—would stoop to anything quite so base as "trolling" the onetime PayPal co-founder and current Antichrist alarmist Peter Thiel. But I'm also not not suggesting it, if you see what I mean. How else to explain the novel appearance of Gandalf—yes, the pipe-smoking wizard!—in the pag
Cops Want to Turn Your Kid’s School Bus Into a Surveillance Tool
Gizmodo / 12h
How about no?
New ‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ Project in the Works from White Wolf
Gizmodo / 12h
Full details will be revealed at Gen Con 2026.
Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir hits Prime Video tonight—and critics are calling it 'Cage at his best'
How-To Geek / 12h
Nicolas Cage, one of the most eccentric movie stars in Hollywood, heads to television to play a different version of Spider-Man in Spider-Noir . All eight episodes of the superhero show premiere on Prime Video on Wednesday, May 27, at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET in the U.S.
This tiny desktop miner gives you a shot at Bitcoin block rewards for life for under $50
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: The Bitcoin Ticket Miner gives you a chance to passively win block rewards, and it’s only $40. Opens in a new window Credit: Rochas Divine Mart BitCoin Ticket Miner $39.99 $99.99 Save $60.00 Most people who are curious about Bitcoin mining assume it requires serious hardware, a technical background, and an electricity bill that makes the whole thing pointless. Bitcoin Ticket Miner is a com
Adobe Acrobat’s replacement is only $24 for life
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Instead of paying monthly for Adobe Acrobat, get a lifetime license to AcePDF Editor on sale for $24 with code PDF20. Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker AcePDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $23.99 $99.99 Save $76 Adobe Acrobat costs around $15 a month. If you’re using it to convert the occasional PDF or merge a few documents, that math stops making sense pretty quickly. AcePDF
NASAs new moon base plan bets big on moon trucks and hopping drones
Mashable / 12h
NASA has started locking in the first missions it says will turn the moon 's south pole into a place where astronauts can actually stay and work. The U.S. space agency announced Tuesday that three initial moon base-building missions this year will send cargo and vehicles for moving crews across the surface to the lunar south pole. The work builds on the recent Artemis II crewed flight around the
Erin Brockovich Targets AI Industry With New Data Center Map
Gizmodo / 12h
Brockovich’s map overlays major operational and planned hyperscale AI data centers with community submitted reports of concerns.
Get ready for more bill rises — study warns data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
US energy supplies, largely made up of natural gas and coal, are under intense strain by data centers and other digital infrastructure.
Alfred Molina Would Totally Play Doc Ock Again
Gizmodo / 12h
The actor, now starring in Netflix's new series 'The Boroughs,' says he would reprise his 'Spider-Man' villain if asked.
NASA plans for up to three more lunar missions before the end of 2026
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