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Hong Kong Criminalizes Not Sharing Passwords With Police, Even At Airport
One Mile at a Time / 3h
If you’re traveling to or even through Hong Kong, this is at least something to be aware of (thanks to @istrakhov for flagging this)… Hong Kong implements strict new electronics search law The United States Department of State has warned Americans about new rules that have just been implemented in Hong Kong, related to the National Security Law. Specifically, it’s now a criminal offense to refuse







Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 80% Bonus, 1.69 Cents Each: Worth It?
1KOne Mile at a Time / 3h
Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We’ve just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles. While not quite in line with the best-ever offers we’ve seen from the program, it still has the potential to be a good deal, if you have a specific use in mind. Promotion on purchased Flying Blue miles Between March 27 and Apr





What to pack in a carry-on bag every time you travel
54The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Whether you are Team Carry-On or you always check a bag , there are certain items that you should keep with you when you fly. Some of these items can make your flight more comfortable and entertaining, while others are helpful to have with you if your checked luggage gets lost or your flight gets delayed. Here are the essential items you should never pack in your checked luggage so you have them





Instacart Promo Code: Save on Groceries in March 2026
Wired / 59min
From $0 delivery fees on your first three orders to $50 credits with the Instacart Mastercard, here is how to maximize your grocery budget this month.
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Acer Promo Codes and Deals: Save 40% on Bundles
Wired / 59min
From 40% off accessory bundles to verified student and military discounts, here's how to save on Predator, Nitro, and Swift laptops and monitors at Acer.com.





Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 28
Mashable / 1h
The Moon is shining brightly tonight, with more than half of its surface lit up. Keep scrolling to find out what you could see tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, March 28, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 77% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. Tonight, without visual aids, you can spot the Tranquillitatis, Imbrium, and Vaporum Mares. With





Something Very Bad is Going to Happen review — this binge-worthy Netflix horror series takes wedding jitters to the extreme
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Something Very Bad is Going to Happen is Netflix's latest horror series and does more than enough to stand out among other huge titles.




Whoop has LeBron – now it wants your mom
TechCrunch / 3h
Whoop founder Will Ahmed has spent 14 years building a health wearable beloved by elite athletes, and is now racing Oura — and the FDA, and the limits of consumer medicine — to turn it into something that could one day save your life.





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a physicist. 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 tip





NYT Strands hints, answers for March 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a good communicator. 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 ans





Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always in the know. 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 Connec





The Best Deals on Headphones and Earbuds I Found in Amazon's Spring Sale


Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Headphones! Earbuds! Bone-conducting headsets! There's a bargain for every pair of ears in Amazon's Big Spring Sale . I've combed through Amazon's listings to bring you the best deals, no matter what kind of headphones or earbuds you're looking for. Sony WH-100XM6 Headphone





Tech Now
BBC News / 4h
How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.





These are my top 5 Pokémon games on Nintendo Switch 2 — including a controversial entry, and one that you may have forgotten
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Of all the Pokémon games that are playable on Switch 2, these are the five best — at least in my opinion.





Its prime time to buy physical media: Shop these Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl deals during the Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 5h
The best Big Spring Sale Blu-ray, CD, and vinyl deals at a glance: Best Blu-ray deal 'Sinners' (Blu-ray + Digital) $13.99 (save $8.99) Best 4K UHD deal 'The Housemaid' (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital) $25.79 (save $17.20) Best CD deal Harry Styles 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.' CD $13.99 (save $3.99) Best Vinyl deal Taylor Swift 'The Life of a Showgirl' Orange Glitter Vinyl $26.30 (save $1





Physical Intelligence is reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion, again
TechCrunch / 5h
The deal would effectively double the company's $5.6 billion valuation in just four months.





I used Gemini’s new AI memory importing feature, and now it knows as much about me as ChatGPT
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Gemini’s new memory import feature makes switching from another AI assistant feel much less like starting over





Get writing, image, and video AI tools for $85 with 1min.AI
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription for $85 (reg. $540) with code MARCH15 and access a range of AI tools for writing, images, documents, and multimedia in one platform. Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription $85 $540 Save $455 AI can speed up creative work — but only if your workflow stays manageable. If you’re con





J.K. Rowling controversy explained
Mashable / 6h
Thirty-five years ago, British author J.K. Rowling was commuting from Manchester to London when she was struck by divine creativity : She imagined the tale of a young, orphaned wizard who was key to unraveling a magically violent authoritarian uprising. In what would become Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (for American readers), the young mother found her pot of gold. The idea behind Harry





'From 16 hours to under 5 minutes': How Gen AI is turning fraud into a $400B+ global industry — and experts warn that it’s just the beginning
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Fraud has scaled into an organized system driven by AI speed, complex deception methods, and limited response windows for institutions worldwide.





United Turned MileagePlus Into A Credit Card Program — How To Earn More And Pay Less Starting April 2
View from the Wing / 6h
United Airlines shifts MileagePlus so that you only get real value out of the program if you take their credit card, starting April 2. You don't actually need to spend on the annual fee cards to get the value - just have one. And there are limited-time offers for 3 of the cards that are ending soon. If you're engaged in MileagePlus you want their card. And if you're going to get the card, you want





Playing Wolfenstein 3D with one hand in 2026
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Like practically everyone who owned a PC in the early '90s, I tore through the shareware episode of Wolfenstein 3D shortly after it came out. At the time, the game’s mere existence seemed like a magic trick, offering a smooth-scrolling first-person perspective that was unlike pretty much anything I had ever seen. Strictly speaking, the game might have been ironically two-dimensional (lacking even





With new plugins feature, OpenAI officially takes Codex beyond coding
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
OpenAI has added plugin support to its agentic coding app Codex in an apparent attempt to match similar features offered by competitors Anthropic (in Claude Code) and Google (in Gemini's command line interface). What OpenAI calls "plugins" are actually bundles that may include skills ("prompts that describe workflows to Codex"—a standard feature in tools like this these days), app integrations, a





Outbreak linked to raw cheese grows; 9 cases total, one with kidney failure
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Two more illnesses have been identified in an E. coli outbreak linked to unpasteurized cheese and milk, the Food and Drug Administration reported Thursday . The maker of the products, California-based Raw Farm, continues to deny the link and has refused to issue a recall. According to the FDA, at least nine people have been sickened in three states, an increase of two cases since the outbreak was





Verizon waives late fees for federal workers affected by partial DHS shutdown
Engadget / 7h
Verizon will waive late fees and offer flexible payment arrangements for workers affected by the partial government shutdown. The carrier has made similar offers in the past, like during the COVID-19 pandemic when it gave customers extra mobile data at no additional cost. The Department of Homeland Security has been hit the hardest by the partial shutdown, but Verizon's offer covers any federal w





The Best TV Deals I Found in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I'm practically an evangelist about this point: If you need a TV, you should get one right now. Not just because it's Amazon's Spring Sale —March and April are traditionally the time when retailers clear space on their shelves and in their warehouses to make room for the ne





AI photo restoration is erasing your family's real history
How-To Geek / 8h
My parents have discovered the wonders of ChatGPT, and have been gleefully using it for everything they can think of. I've had "the chat" with them about the reliability of LLMs, but like most people they do indulge in social media fads from time to time. Whether it's using ChatGPT to turn you into an action figure, or cartoonizing yourself, they're now well-versed in uploading photos to a chatbo





Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, March 28 (game #1524)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.





NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, March 28 (game #755)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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 Saturday, March 28 (game #1021)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
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.





AI Research Is Getting Harder to Separate From Geopolitics
Wired / 8h
A policy change announced by NeurIPS, the world’s leading AI research conference, drew widespread backlash from Chinese researchers this week and then was quickly reversed.





Why SoftBank’s new $40B loan points to a 2026 OpenAI IPO
TechCrunch / 8h
Wall Street giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are extending a 12-month, unsecured loan to the Japanese conglomerate.





'The next evolution of the Arm compute platform': AGI CPU is Arm's first in-house AI chip, Meta and OpenAI sign up as early clients — and it might have picked the perfect time to launch
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Arm introduces its first in-house AGI CPU, offering high-density performance and gaining early backing from major companies, including Meta and OpenAI.





The affordable Korean SUV making luxury buyers rethink their money
How-To Geek / 8h
The three-row SUV world isn’t what it used to be. What started as a practical, no-frills family space has exploded into a battle of comfort, tech , and style, with features once only found in luxury rides showing up in more affordable models.





Kash Patel's personal email account was accessed by hackers linked to Iran
2 TTPs•
Engadget / 8h
A hacking group called Handala has gained access to FBI Director Kash Patel's email account, Reuters reports . The group published content from Patel's email on their website as proof, including photos of Patel "sniffing and smoking cigars" and "making a face while taking a picture of himself in the mirror with a ​large bottle of rum." TechCrunch was able to independently confirm that at least so





Wordle Is Too Easy, but Now I’m Obsessed With These Daily Cryptic Puzzles
Lifehacker / 8h
I find it satisfying to do a word puzzle (or three) each day. Wordle is great, but it’s not really exciting anymore. Crosswords are fun if you have the time (I love an NYT Thursday puzzle) but I don’t always bother. My sweet spot, lately, are games like Minute Cryptic and Parseword —which are entry points into the incredibly bizarre world of British “cryptic” crossword clues. What is a cryptic pu





Judge irate as defendant joins by Zoom while driving—then lies about it
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A local judge in Woodhaven, Michigan, lost it this week when a defendant showed up to her court hearing late, on Zoom, and... while driving a car. Kimberly Carroll was facing a hearing over a few thousand dollars that she allegedly owed and had defaulted on. She was allowed to attend remotely, but when the hearing began, she wasn't yet available on Zoom. When she finally joined, Judge Michael McN





AV1’s open, royalty-free promise in question as Dolby sues Snapchat over codec
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) was invented by a group of technology companies to be an open, royalty-free alternative to other video codecs, like HEVC/H.265. But a lawsuit that Dolby Laboratories Inc. filed this week against Snap Inc. calls all that into question with claims of patent infringement. Numerous lawsuits are currently open in the US regarding the use of HEVC. Relevant patent holders, such as





Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025
Engadget / 8h
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have a complicated history. In 2023, the two vowed to fight each other in a cage match that never happened . But by early 2025, when both were cozying up to the newly-elected President Donald Trump, they were apparently on more friendly terms. In February of that year, Zuckerberg texted Musk approvingly about his work with the now-defunct Department of Government Eff





How to watch USA vs. Belgium online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream USA vs. Belgium in a 2026 International Friendly for free on RTL Play . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 World Cup is looming large on the horizon. And that means top international sides from around the world will be sharpening up in the coming weeks and months. There are a number of high-profile International Friendlies taki





White House launches mobile app, includes live feeds and ICE reporting line
Mashable / 8h
The White House press room is going to be beamed directly into Americans' phones, as the Trump administration announces a new mobile app that includes live news updates, policies, and official media. SEE ALSO: Melania Trump brings humanoid robots to the White House Announced Friday following a series of cryptic posts, the first-of-its-kind app includes live feeds of the official White House accou





Epstein Victims Sue Google, Claim AI Mode Exposed Personal Information
Gizmodo / 8h
Google's AI republished sensitive info like contact information, the suit claims.





‘Wicked Spot’ Is a Fun, Sapphic Rom-Com That Yeets a Witch Into the Magical World of Influencer Culture
Gizmodo / 8h
If you like 'Green Yuri,' check out Sal Jiang's new manga about a witch's foray into the magic of social media likes, thirst traps, and an enemies-to-lovers relationship with her internet troll.





How AI Is Making Tax Scams Harder to Spot
Lifehacker / 9h
Tax time is high season for scammers , who target taxpayers with fraud campaigns ranging from IRS impersonation to "ghost" preparers that take your money and run. In fact, the IRS publishes its annual "Dirty Dozen," a list of the tax scams consumers should be especially aware of. And this year's list reveals that, as with romance scams and scams targeting travelers , AI is making tax scams appear





Anthropic and OpenAI Just Gave Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Model Pricing
Gizmodo / 9h
You're on their schedule now.





Infiniti’s new QX65 skips the third row—and that’s the point
How-To Geek / 9h
It sometimes feels like new SUVs are trying to be mini buses. Yet, for those who remember the disruptive spirit of the original Infiniti FX, a "bus" was never the goal—style and presence were. With the world debut of the 2027 Infiniti QX65, the automaker is returning to those roots, offering a midsize crossover that prioritizes a dramatic silhouette and personal luxury over a crowded third row.





Lawsuit: Marriott Hotel Told Black Guest ‘You People’ Can’t Stay Here — Then Called Police
View from the Wing / 9h
A Black Ohio man says a Marriott hotel canceled the room he booked for his family on Super Bowl Sunday, then told him “You people” were not allowed to stay there and called police when he challenged the decision. The new federal civil rights lawsuit turns a viral hotel dispute into something much worse for Marriott: not just a claimed no-locals policy, but an allegation that geography was used as





The Best Office Chair Is $50 Cheaper Than We've Seen Before
Wired / 9h
The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro offers great value at full price—but right now, it's $100 off.





10 Things You Can Do While Waiting in the TSA Line
Wired / 9h
As Washington wrangles over the future of federal employees’ pay, here are some ideas for passing the time.





NVIDIA's DLSS 5 distracted everyone from the feature that actually matters
How-To Geek / 9h
Nvidia's recent DLSS 5 announcement caused quite the stir in various tech and gaming spaces, and that's not necessarily a good thing. Any press is good press, one might say, but in this case, most of the conversation on social media has been centered around what DLSS 5 does to in-game assets. Most importantly, the faces of various characters.





You Can Create a Full Smart Home Set-Up on a Budget With These Amazon Big Spring Sales
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Big Spring Sale continues to march on . Within this sale, you can find deals on a range of different tech items, including laptops , power tools , fitness trackers , and even smart home devices. Computerized smart homes went from a science fiction dream in the 1970





The Best Tech Deals Under $25 During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is on its third day, and there are tons of big-ticket items still on sale. But if you're looking to score a bargain on a budget, I've used all my resources to find the best tech deals under $25. Roku Streaming Stick HD $17.99 at Amazon $29.99 Save $





Hegseth, Trump had no authority to order Anthropic to be blacklisted, judge says
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
"Classic First Amendment retaliation." That's how US District Judge Rita Lin described the Department of War's effort to blacklist Anthropic and designate it a supply-chain risk . By all appearances, "these measures appear designed to punish Anthropic," Lin wrote in an order granting Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction. Officials seemingly had no authority to take such extreme action





3 feisty Apple TV shows you can binge this weekend (March 27 - 29)
How-To Geek / 9h
Even with Apple TV hits like Shrinking and the upcoming season of Your Friends & Neighbors (April 3) dominating the conversation, it's easy to forget just how deep the Apple TV catalog goes, if you're willing to look.





Smart Glasses Now Have One of the Vision Pro’s Best Features
Gizmodo / 9h
They say eyes are windows to the soul. Well, they're also the windows to more windows, too.





Meta will fund seven new natural gas plants to power its biggest data center yet
Engadget / 9h
Meta will essentially foot the power bill for the $27 billion mega data center it's building in Louisiana. On Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the company struck a deal to fund the energy infrastructure needed for the project. Through a deal with Entergy Louisiana, Meta will fund seven new natural gas power plants, 240 miles of transmission lines and battery energy storage at three l





Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance
Futurism / 9h
The renewable energy sector has taken an absolute beating during Donald Trump’s second term as president. The White House has slashed over $600 billion in tax credits and incentives for EVs, solar and wind projects, while handing billions of dollars of additional tax breaks to the oil and gas industry. Just this week, news emerged that the United States would be paying almost $1 billion to a Fren





Celebrate the weekend in the perfect way by picking up an 80% discount on your first two months of Paramount Plus Premium
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
What better way to welcome in the weekend than a Paramount Plus deal that knocks off up to 80% of your first two months.





A CyberSUV could be on the way — as Elon Musk claims that Tesla is working on 'something way cooler than a minivan'
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Elon Musk has rumors circulating that the company is working on something new — but the internet is divided.





Claude is limiting usage more aggressively during peak hours — here’s what changed
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It’s all about managing peak times





European Commission confirms data breach
Engadget / 9h
The European Commission has announced that it suffered a cyber attack that affected "cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission's web presence on the Europea.eu platform." While the attack has been contained, Bleeping Computer reports that the threat actor claiming to be behind it was able to take over 350GB of data before the Commission addressed the issue. "Early findings of our ongoing invest





Marvel Just Put ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 in a Very Weird Place in the MCU Timeline
Gizmodo / 10h
This is as far into the future of the MCU as we've seen, with one exception.





Trump Drops $1B to Kill 2 Wind Farms, Then Watches a Bigger One Go Online
Gizmodo / 10h
A first-of-its-kind deal killed two offshore wind projects and reinvested the funds in fossil fuels. The next day, the nation’s largest offshore wind farm started delivering power.





3 Prime Video historical fiction shows to watch this weekend (March 27 - March 29)
How-To Geek / 10h
Historical drama series have grown increasingly popular in the 21st century, thanks to their lavish set designs; immersive world-building; fictionalized narratives focused on intimate human experiences and epic events; and reinterpretations of history through a contemporary lens. They’re fascinating to watch, and we can’t get enough of them.





Iranian Hackers Breached Kash Patel’s Email—but Not the FBI’s
Wired / 10h
Plus: Apple makes big claims about the effectiveness of its Lockdown Mode anti-spyware feature, Russia moves to implement homegrown encryption for 5G, and more.





Trump Orders TSA Paid Without Congress — Screeners Get Paychecks Monday
View from the Wing / 10h
President Trump ordered the government to pay TSA screeners even though House Republicans refused to take up a Senate funding bill, and DHS now says officers will get paychecks on Monday. The move may ease the immediate airport staffing crisis after weeks of unpaid work, rising absences, and hundreds of TSA resignations, but it's also probably illegal - though may not be challenged.





One penguin that isn't suitable for kids? Linux will now carry out age verification checks
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Recent systemd updates store user birth dates for age verification, causing debate across Linux distros over legal compliance and privacy concerns.





Scientists Found a Weird New Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables
Gizmodo / 10h
Coupled with low-frequency sound waves, bubbles "slide" back and forth against dirt to make surfaces squeaky clean.





Secret Service Agent On Jill Biden Detail Accidentally Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport
View from the Wing / 10h
On Friday morning around 8:30–8:45 a.m., March 27, 2026, a U.S. Secret Service special agent assigned to Jill Biden’s protective detail shot himself in the leg at the Philadelphia airport.





This new open-source office suite wants to replace Google Docs and Microsoft Office
How-To Geek / 10h
There are many open-source alternatives to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, but most of them don’t have web-based collaborative editing. The new Euro-Office project aims to fix that with a “truly open, transparent, and sovereign solution for collaborative document editing,” using OnlyOffice as a starting point.





White House’s Mysterious ‘Covfefe Moment’ Was Stupider Than We Imagined
Gizmodo / 10h
Government of trolls.





How to watch Scotland vs. Japan online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. Japan in a 2026 International Friendly for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of interesting International Friendlies taking place this week as teams start to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, including Scotland vs. Japan. The Scots are still riding high after defeating Denmark 4-2 in





Amazons buy three for the price of two deal on books, movies, and music is back during the Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 10h
As a special treat for those who love physical media, Amazon is running a special promotion during their Big Spring Sale . As of March 27, on books, movies, and music, get three for the price of two . No matter what your vice is — hardcovers, Blu-rays, vinyl, or CDs — you can bundle any combination to get the discount. Big name books, movies, and music are covered in the sale. If you still haven'





Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
NYT > Technology / 10h
Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.





Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
NYT > Technology / 10h
Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.





Memory chip giant SK hynix could help end ‘RAMmageddon’ with blockbuster US IPO
TechCrunch / 10h
SK hynix’s potential U.S. listing could raise $10-$14 billion to help it build more capacity, encourage others to follow, and end the 'RAMmageddon' memory shortage.





Waymo’s skyrocketing ridership in one chart
TechCrunch / 10h
Waymo's weekly paid robotaxi trips have increased tenfold in less than two years.





Gym Bros Are Pushing Mystery Muscle Drugs Doctors Barely Recognize, Study Warns
Gizmodo / 10h
A new survey of 375 sports medicine experts has uncovered that some of the most popular and sketchiest products aren't even on the radar.





I thought the Lego smart brick was the worst idea ever — but I just built my first set with it and now I’m in love
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I didn't think I'd like the smart brick, but I absolutely adore it.





The Head of HBO Explains What it Takes to Get a ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff Going
Gizmodo / 11h
Don't expect another Westeros show to rush into production, even after the success of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and 'House of the Dragon.'





5 Oscar-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (March 27-29)
How-To Geek / 11h
Over its near-century run, the Academy Awards have celebrated films spanning versatile genres, while shining light on the incredible talent behind them. When it comes to the Oscars' hall of fame, there is a large variety of films you can pick to watch, depending on what you're in the mood for.





Honda pulls the plug on Sony EV as its electric plans shift
How-To Geek / 11h
Automakers are rapidly reshaping their electric vehicle strategies as competition intensifies and development costs continue to rise. Partnerships that once seemed essential are now being reevaluated as brands look to streamline their approach and maintain control over future products. In a significant move, Honda has decided to step away from one of its most high-profile collaborations in the EV





NASA Astronaut Reveals Terrifying Medical Incident That Caused Evacuation from Space Station
Futurism / 11h
Earlier this year, NASA announced the first-ever medical evacuation in the International Space Station’s 25 years of continuous human occupation. Within days, the crew of four astronauts boarded their SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on January 15. They were immediately whisked away in a helicopter to the nearby Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, near San Diego,





Real Housewives Star Kandi Burruss: Divorce Settlement Even Splits Credit Card Reward Points [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
Real Housewives star Kandi Burruss is reportedly splitting even credit card reward points in her divorce settlement. A baggage handler is filmed tossing guitars on the tarmac, Cathay and Singapore raise award prices, and a joke about Uniteds Relax Row somehow turns into a million-view threesome tweet.





The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching 'The Pitt'
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Pitt is a classic case of taking an old premise and making it feel brand new. Dramas that pivot off the life and death stakes of a hospital or emergency room have been around for decades, but The Pitt— initially conceived as a direct sequel to one of the greatest medical dramas of all time, E/R —has perfected the mix of realism, real-time paci





These Are the Best Deals on Home Gym Equipment I've Seen During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I dream of building out a garage gym one day, but for now, I'm content with my "workout corner" in my apartment bedroom. Hey, a home gym can look like anything. Whether you're eyeing a smart rowing machine, a compact massage gun for post-workout recovery, or just a clean se





Android 17 is bringing a major change to multitasking—here’s how it works
How-To Geek / 11h
After being teased in the second beta, the new “Bubbles” feature is finally available in Android 17 Beta 3 . This is the biggest change to Android multitasking since split-screen mode. I had to see how it worked—come along with me.





'Totally wild': mini PC vendor delivers most powerful computer under $400 with savage 48% discount and it’s a great alternative to the Apple Mac mini
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A mini PC deal under $400, and I can't see any significant corners cut either.





Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app
Engadget / 11h
If you're still using Crunchyroll after its AI subtitle fiasco and subsequent price increase, there's a new way to watch. The anime streaming service is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app. That means you can subscribe and stream your favorite anime titles, all within Apple's video app. No need for the Crunchyroll app or a separate login. (Your Apple account handles your subscription u





Elon Musk’s Lawyer Claims Jury’s 420 ‘Joke’ Proves He Didn’t Receive a Fair Trial
Gizmodo / 11h
Live by the weed joke, die by the weed joke.





Is it worth buying a Nintendo Switch 2 for Pokémon Pokopia?
Mashable / 11h
Pokémon Pokopia isn't the first big hit for Nintendo Switch 2 , but it's arguably the first one to make a lot of people online feel left out about not owning the console. With tons of people sharing wild builds on social media, Pokopia is pretty hard to resist for lovers of Animal Crossing , Minecraft , and any of the game's other big influences. Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch 2 costs money,





Back up and secure your computers with Acronis True Image — now 50% off for a limited time
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Big savings on home backup, antivirus, and malware software from Acronis.





6 smart home automations that feel like magic
How-To Geek / 11h
The British science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke famously said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Go back in time 500 years and show them your smartphone, and you'd probably be burned at the stake for being a witch. Even 100 years ago, the things your phone can do would have blown people's minds.





Don't tell the boss: I found the 12 best hybrid office and gaming chairs in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
As a gamer and office chair reviewer, these are my top picks for both work and play.





How to watch HBO Max for less in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Home to Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, The Pitt, and Rooster, here's how to watch HBO Max for less in 2026 – and from anywhere with a VPN.





If you live in Georgia, there's a new exhibit you can visit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary
Engadget / 11h
The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art in Roswell, Georgia is debuting a new exhibit celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary. The exhibit, iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple , is set to open on April 1, the date the company was founded, and includes "more than 2,000 artifacts across 20,000 square feet, making it the largest public display of Apple products in the world." iNSPIRE is supposed





How to use GasBuddy to beat rising fuel prices
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The conflict in the Middle East has sparked a surge in fuel prices , meaning both daily commutes and summer road trips are getting more expensive. Thankfully, you can save money on gas by enrolling in loyalty programs offered by major gas companies. That said, your favorite chain may not have the best prices, even with loyalty discounts — or it may not have stations along your road trip route. Th





New Chinese Spacecraft Tests Robotic Octopus Tentacle for Refueling in Orbit
Futurism / 12h
With over 1,100 satellites currently in orbit and plans to complete a massive megaconstellation in the coming years, China has plenty of flashy experiments in orbital tech underway, from hatching a butterfly in zero gravity to hosting a sumptuous barbeque in orbit . Another promising test is the Yuxing 3-06, also known as the Hukeda-2, a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite sporting a robotic “octopus





These Are the Best Laptop Deals I've Seen During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is in full swing this week. If you take a look at the "Laptops" section of Amazon's Big Spring Sale page, you'll find seemingly endless options available at a discount. That doesn't mean these are all deals worth considering, however. There are a lo





‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ Is a Genre Blending Delight
Gizmodo / 12h
Two Vince Vaughns star along with James Marsden and Eiza González in the sci-fi, action, comedy, gangster film now on Hulu.





'No clicks, no permission prompts. Just visit a page, and an attacker completely controls your browser': Experts warn Claude Chrome extension could let hackers hijack your online browsing
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Prompt injection attacks can now be carried out in browser extensions, experts warn.





'A pleasure to print': Finally, our best printer for the home office gets a price cut in Amazon's Spring Sale — save $100 on this feature-packed Epson EcoTank ink tank unit
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Our senior printer editor said, "I can’t find another mid-price printer so loaded with features and ink."





Stop treating your mini PC like a desktop—it's basically just a laptop without a screen
How-To Geek / 12h
I'm getting tired of seeing mini PCs compared to actual desktops. People line up the specs next to traditional towers, compare benchmarks, and declare the tiny box a full replacement for the much bigger one. And suddenly, a palm-sized computer with a soldered mobile chip is being held to the same standard as a machine with a socketed CPU, a discrete GPU, and a massive power supply.





European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach
TechCrunch / 12h
The European Union's top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from the European Commission's cloud storage.





It looks like we're finally getting an Ocarina of Time remake
Engadget / 12h
After years of rumors and countless fan-made Unreal Engine tech demos of varying quality, it sounds like we might finally be getting a ground-up remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . That’s according to Nintendo insider NatetheHate, who said in the latest edition of his podcast that a remake of the seminal Nintendo 64 game would be coming to Switch 2 in the second half of 2026. The rel





Meet Claude Mythos: Leaked Anthropic post reveals the powerful upcoming model
Mashable / 12h
An accidental leak has now been officially confirmed by AI company Anthropic regarding its most powerful AI model yet. The model, now known as "Claude Mythos," was originally uncovered in a report from Fortune . Anthropic has since confirmed the details about the leak to the outlet. The data leak included details about the upcoming release of the Claude Mythos AI model, an "exclusive CEO event,"





Leaked Anthropic Model Presents ‘Unprecedented Cybersecurity Risks,’ Much to Pentagon’s Pleasure
Gizmodo / 12h
This is all a pretty good ad for Anthropic.





This Premium Sennheiser Soundbar Is $1,000 Off
Wired / 12h
Save big on this oversized Sennheiser soundbar with lots of ports and excellent virtual surround.





2026 Acura ADX proves luxury SUVs don't have to cost $50K
How-To Geek / 12h
In an era where affordable luxury often feels unlikely, if not impossible, Acura is planting a flag. For 2026, the Acura ADX returns as the brand's entry-level SUV, and the biggest news isn't under the hood, but rather on the window sticker. Acura has not increased the MSRP in an effort to draw attention away from some of its biggest rivals, like the BMW X1 , Lexus UX , and Volvo XC40 .





The original Hollow Knight just got an update to fix a glitch with a final boss
Engadget / 12h
Team Cherry just fixed a bug with the original Hollow Knight , according to a report by GamesRadar . That game came out a full nine years ago, so it's pretty impressive that the dev team is still cranking out updates. Spoilers follow, but it's been nine years so whatever. The update involves a glitch regarding an attack from The Radiance, one of the final bosses of the game. At later stages, she





DOJ confirms FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email was hacked
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Iran-linked hackers successfully broke into FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, the Department of Justice confirmed to Reuters on Friday. Reuters could not authenticate the leaked emails themselves but noted that the Gmail address matched an email account "linked to Patel in previous data breaches ⁠preserved by the dark web intelligence firm District 4 Labs." The DOJ suggested the emails ap





Sony is raising PlayStation 5 prices again, this time by between $100 and $150
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Memory and storage shortages and price hikes that started hitting PC components late last year have steadily rippled outward across all kinds of consumer tech—some products have disappeared, gone out of stock, or been delayed , and others have undergone multiple rounds of price hikes. Today's bad news comes from Sony, which is raising prices for PlayStation 5 consoles in the US just eight months





No one is happy with NASA's new idea for private space stations
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Most elements of a major NASA event this week that laid out spaceflight plans for the coming decade were well received: a Moon base, a focus on less talk and more action, and working with industry to streamline regulations so increased innovation can propel the United States further into space. However, one aspect of this event, named Ignition, has begun to run into serious turbulence. It involve





The Best Power Tools on Sale During the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you need to build out your DIY toolkit, or if your existing power tools are worn out, rusted, or just plain old, the Amazon Big Spring Sale provides the perfect opportunity to upgrade and replace your sad tool collection with the latest and greatest. Whatever tool you ne





Forget the Oakley Meta Vanguard — these lesser-known smart specs for runners incorporate a real heads-up display
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Meet the engo3 smart glasses, with an AR heads-up display compatible with Apple and Garmin watches.





Black Ops 7 Season 3 is almost here — and it's full of Call of Duty nostalgia
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here's everything you need to know about what's coming to Black Ops 7 multiplayer in Season 3.





Stop accepting smart home downtime—here's how I built mine to never fail
How-To Geek / 12h
I got tired of my smart home going offline every time I needed to perform maintenance on a server in my homelab, so I decided to fix it by building a high availability cluster. It might not have been all that simple, but the effort was worth it to have a smart home that never goes down.





Kodak’s 65x zoom ‘bridge’ camera is back – but I’m not about to take it on safari
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Kodak's affordable do-it-all camera returns with the updated PixPro AZ653, adding USB-C charging to a versatile feature set, including 65x zoom and macro mode





'Each vulnerability exposes a different class of enterprise data': LangChain framework hit by several worrying security issues — here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
LangChain and LangGraph have patched three high-severity and critical bugs.





Don't sleep on this great Acronis Cyber Protect deal with 20% off
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Grab 20% off subscriptions for all Acronis Cyber Protect products for one year





There's no escaping price hikes on gaming hardware — and that's why it's time to make a move for a new handheld now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The price hikes across gaming hardware are at an all-time high, so it's time to move for your next handheld before it gets struck by the RAM crisis.





The Secret to Better Sperm? It’s Probably Already on Your Schedule
Gizmodo / 12h
Regular masturbation and sex might be key to keeping your sperm healthy, a new review finds.





A Reporter Tried Cooking Actual AI-Generated Recipes and the Results Are Stomach-Churning
Futurism / 12h
The AI industry and its legions of AI bros are hellbent on force-feeding everyone AI slop. Most of us encounter these surreal monstrosities as an assault on our eyeballs: weird TikToks of humanoid animals living a white picket fence existence accidentally cannibalizing their young , for instance, or anthropomorphized food items sobbing before they’re boiled alive . But it can get way worse, an in





Aetherflux reportedly raising Series B at $2 billion valuation
TechCrunch / 12h
Index Ventures is said to be leading a $250 million to $350 million round.