Finding the cells that put our brain to sleep
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
For a long time, sleep research has treated the cerebral cortex as a passive follower reacting to signals from the deep brain. “Usually, sleep is associated with being controlled by subcortical regions,” said Geoffrey Terral, a neuroscientist at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. The cortex is where the slow rhythms of deep sleep can be seen, but researchers assumed the signals
Geekom A5 mini PC 2027 Edition review: Good value, well-made, and a decent user experience for those who aren’t excessively ambitious
Latest from TechRadar / 59min
Geekom A5 2027 Edition: 30-second review Often, reviewing computer equipment has an odd, unexpected cyclical nature. Because many companies can’t be bothered with new nomenclature and launch new products with old names. This is at least the third version of the Geekom A5 I’ve seen, and thankfully Geekom have decided to call this the 2027 Edition to segment it slightly from prior options. Where th
Own 1 dashboard for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more for only $54.97
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI Unlimited is just $54.97 (reg. $619) through Sept. 20, with 20+ AI models, side-by-side comparisons, file chats, AI image generation, and unlimited monthly messages. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $54.97 $619 Save $564.03 If you’ve ever copied the same prompt into three different AI tools just to s
Xiaomi Has a Luxury SUV for $31,000 That All Western Brands Should Fear
Wired / 1h
The SkyNomad—with heated floors, a projector, a pop-up roof, a fridge, swiveling seats, and over 1,000 miles of range—is a “luxury” ride that undercuts Range Rovers by tens of thousands of dollars.
How to watch Roosters vs Sharks: FREE streams, TV channels for NRL Semi-Final 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Watch Roosters vs Sharks NRL Semi-Final FREE on 9Now (AUS) Stream on Fox One (US) / Sky Sports (UK) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Roosters vs Sharks kick-off: Sat, Sep 19, 5.50am ET / 10.50am BST / 7.50pm AEST Watch Roosters vs Sharks in an NRL 2026 Semi-Final that features a fascinating clash of styles in a sudden-death shootout, with the loser's season over. Sydney won both m
How to watch Brighton vs. Arsenal online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Brighton vs. Arsenal in the Premier League for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're just five weeks into the new Premier League season and already things are tense at the top of the table. Last year's champions Arsenal are sitting in the top spot, but are level on points with Manchester City. The rivals are separated by a sin
American Airlines Finally Fixing Rolling Delays: Yay, But What Took So Long?!
One Mile at a Time / 2h
American Airlines reportedly has plans to improve how it handles rolling delays, which are probably the most frustrating types of delays that passengers can endure. I’m simultaneously delighted that this is happening, and angry that it took executives at the airline until the year 2026 to say “gee, maybe let’s try to ever-so-slightly respect the time of our customers.” American trialing new handl
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
BBC News / 2h
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
How to watch Millwall vs. West Ham online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Millwall vs. West Ham in the Championship for free on ITVX . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Just a few weeks into the 2026/27 season, the Championship is serving up one of its biggest games with Millwall vs. West Ham — a clash of London rivals. There's no love lost between these teams, though it's their first league showdown in almost 15 year
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 19, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The Moon is now more than half illuminated as it continues towards the Full Moon. With more of the lunar surface lit up each night, there's still plenty to spot, so keep reading to find out what you might be able to see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, Sept. 19, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 54% of its surface visible. You shoul
How to watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane for FREE: Live streams & TV channels for AFL 2026 Preliminary Final
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Watch Hawthorn vs Brisbane FREE on 7Plus (Australia) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Hawthorn vs Brisbane kick-off: Sat, Sep 19 at 3.15am ET / 8.15am BST / 5:15pm AEST Hawthorn's reward for trouncing the minor premiers is the matchup they'd been hoping to avoid – a date with back-to-back reigning premiers Brisbane, who pasted the Hawks by 67 points just last month. On a more positive n
AI-Generated ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Starts Rambling in Cantonese During Piers Morgan Interview
Gizmodo / 3h
That press tour sure sounds like it's going well!
Flock Offers Employees Buyouts as Customers Flee
Wired / 4h
As dozens of cities end contracts for its controversial license plate readers, Flock is rolling out a voluntary severance program, WIRED has learned.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 19, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you have an open mind. 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 September 19, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a Johnny Depp fan. 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 a
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 19, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 19, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a light sleeper. 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 Connectio
Google’s Gemini Hacked Three Companies in May, and It’s Only Admitting That Now
Gizmodo / 5h
Google said the incident proved its safeguards work, actually.
How to watch Family Full House With Rohit Sharma online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Watch Family Full House With Rohit Sharma on Sony LIV Use NordVPN to watch Sony LIV when abroad First episode arrives on Saturday, September 19 at 9:30pm IST Sony’s all-new show, Family Full House With Rohit Sharma , is set to go on floors this Saturday, September 19, 2026. Indian cricket star Sharma, best known for his three ODI double centuries and leading India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title,
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BBC News / 6h
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.
India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos
TechCrunch / 6h
Truecaller says the one-way sharing requirement would hand a commercially valuable proprietary asset to telecom operators.
10 boats in one van: Russia goes DIY with a plywood vessel that can be built in 4 hours and can carry 4 fiber-optic UAVs
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Russia's Scientific and Production Center Ushkuynik says ten disassembled Skorlupa hulls fit in one GAZelle van Each hull can be assembled in an estimated four hours (by Russian estimates) using a cordless screwdriver and can travel up to 200 km while carrying up to 250 kg of payloads The Skorlupa comes with up to four communication modules and can carry up to four fiber-optic drones, allowing it
Tilly Norwood’s press tour is going about as well as you’d expect for an AI
TechCrunch / 7h
In one particularly odd interview, Norwood seems to malfunction and begin speaking Chinese.
‘Almost Started a War’: US Military Nearly Boarded a Chinese Ship Based on Bad Intel From AI
Gizmodo / 7h
One source told CNN that the "hallucination" was part of a trend in the U.S. military, not an isolated incident.
Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies in a Testing Breakout, Google Says
NYT > Technology / 7h
A third-party test company inadvertently gave internet access to Google’s Gemini and other artificial intelligence models during cybersecurity testing.
A startup that builds other startups raised $100M and is all-in on physical AI
TechCrunch / 7h
UP.Labs, now doing business under the name Vantora, is building startups for industrial corporations.
Anthropic is operating a lab that conducts biology experiments
TechCrunch / 7h
AI leaders have been promising that AI is the key to curing human disease. Anthropic researchers have also been warning that AI might kill us all.
AI hallucination nearly triggers US military operation
TechCrunch / 7h
“It’s important for service members to understand the uncertainty inherent to LLMs," a GovAI research scholar warns.
Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?
BBC News / 8h
As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think.
AI hallucination of Chinese nuclear components almost led to US military attack
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The US narrowly avoided boarding a Chinese ship based on an "entirely false" US intelligence report generated with the help of AI tools, according to a CNN report . That erroneous intelligence, submitted by a US Special Operations Command analyst, suggested the Chinese ship was transporting nuclear arms program components through the Middle East, according to "four sources familiar with the episo
This 8-bit computer plans to run flight sim and generates a 'pleasant homely aroma' by burning dust off 1950s vacuum tubes — oh, and it can explode at any time
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Retired UK hobbyist builds 8-bit computer from 460 recycled tubes, all wired as NOR gates, on a 190 x 130 cm wall panel The machine is expected to run a flight simulator program once completely finished, but the builder is currently working on the status system that would allow it to do so Previous versions of the machine have gone 'bang' twice, as noted by the tinkerer, prompting him to keep a f
How to watch Asian Games 2026: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Watch Asian Games 2026 free on MeWatch (Singapore) / KBS , MBC , SBS (South Korea) / VTV (Vietnam) US streams — Willow TV via Sling Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Asian Games 2026: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, October 4 Watch Asian Games 2026 live streams, with tennis superstar Alexandra Eala, 100m freestyle world record holder Pan Zhanle and javelin supremo Rumesh Pathirage
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #1699)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, September 18 (game #1698) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still go
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #1196)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, September 18 (game #1195) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #930)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, September 18 (game #929) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wor
AI almost led the US military to start a war with China, report says
Engadget / 8h
CNN's sources claim the US nearly attacked a Chinese ship it believed was carrying nuclear weapon components.
KLM Flight Diverts Over Atlantic After Former CEO’s Power Bank Starts Cabin Fire
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Using power banks onboard flights can cause the risk of a fire. That’s why they’re not allowed in checked bags, and it’s also why they’re typically not allowed to be used in the cabin during flights. Nonetheless, every so often we see a story where things go wrong, because some passengers refuse to follow rules. Well, a KLM flight had a pretty major power bank issue , whereby a fire started in th
Could King Tut’s Tomb Be Hiding an Ancient Queen?
Gizmodo / 8h
The deceased pharaoh may have hijacked the larger burial of one of ancient Egypt's most famous women: Nefertiti.
3 fresh Netflix shows you can binge this weekend (September 18-20)
How-To Geek / 8h
We're only midway through September, but as the final days of summer count down, Netflix is just getting ramped up. I cannot wait for the arrival of Party Down on September 22—it's the best comedy show you've never seen; it stars the brilliant Ken Marino, a pre- Severance Adam Scott, and other faces you'll recognize.
RIP to Cult Actor Gerrit Graham, Star of ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ and ‘Child’s Play 2’
Gizmodo / 8h
Graham also appeared on multiple 'Star Trek' shows and played the title character in 'CHUD II: Bud the CHUD.'
LELO just released its 2026 Couples Calendar and its luxe AF
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: LELO just released its first advent calendar , and it's (unsurprisingly) luxe AF. Get 12 days' worth of goodies for just $399. Opens in a new window Credit: LELO LELO Couples Calendar $399 at LELO I love advent calendars , especially when there are vibrators involved. (I mean, who wouldn't ?) Sure, they can be hit or miss, but if you know where to shop and when, you can get a great deal on
You have 2 days left to take the pain out of PDFs with this $35 lifetime tool
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : Stop the constant PDF struggle with this lifetime subscription to PDNob Pro PDF Editor , on sale now for $34.97 (reg. $349.95) for two more days through Sept. 20 with code 15OFF. Opens in a new window Credit: PDNob PDNob Pro PDF Editor: Lifetime Subscription $34.97 $349.95 Save $314.98 We’ve all been there — you open a PDF to make one quick change, only to realize it’s totally locked and
Give your PC a Windows 11 Pro upgrade for less than $10
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Bring your PC up to date with Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199) through Sept. 27, with a cleaner design, smoother multitasking, and added security. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $9.97 $199 Save $189.03 There’s something satisfying about an upgrade that makes your everyday setup feel noticeably better without requiring a complete overhaul. If you’ve bee
This Kathy Ireland sheet set feels like your favorite T-shirt, and it’s $40
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: You can get the Kathy Ireland 4-Piece Heathered Jersey Knit Cotton Sheet Set for $39.99, marked down from $119. Opens in a new window Credit: Kathy Ireland Home Kathy Ireland 4 Piece Heathered Jersey Knit Cotton Sheet Set $39.99 $119 Save $79.01 There’s a very specific kind of relief that comes from putting on a soft, broken-in T-shirt at the end of a long day, the kind that’s been through
Beat the holiday markups: A 1-year BJ’s membership is $15
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 9, a 1-year BJ’s Club Card Membership with Easy Renewal is $15 (reg. $60), a $45 discount that unlocks warehouse pricing, gas savings, and app-based checkout year-round. Opens in a new window Credit: BJ's Wholesale Club 1-Year BJ's Club Membership with BJ's Easy Renewal® $15 $60 Save $45 BJ’s Club Card Membership with Easy Renewal is down to $15, and the timing lines up well wi
Quote of the day by ex-OpenAI chief scientist and SSI co-founder Ilya Sutskever: 'AI will keep getting better and the day will come when AI will do all the things that we can do' — a staggering prediction about a future superintelligence
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The pace of growth in AI has been fast since ChatGPT debuted in November 2022, and many predict the current neural network-based technology can one day scale up to outperform humans. This has long been a theorized possibility in the industry, but might we finally have the technology to realize this vision? The measure of man Ilya Sutskever was a co-founder of OpenAI, where he served as chief scie
These are the cheapest GPUs that can run DLSS 5 (you probably own one already)
How-To Geek / 9h
The first game with official DLSS 5 support, NBA 2K27 , came out recently, and modders quickly took the DLSS 5 DLL file from the game and made it available to gamers around the world who own a newer NVIDIA GPU, allowing them to use DLSS 5 in a bunch of PC games with tools such as OptiScaler and DLSS 5 Swapper . While only the RTX 50 series is officially supported, at least for now , the two afore
FBI Warns ICE Agents Not to Trust Any Woman Willing to Date Them
Gizmodo / 9h
ICE officers on dating apps should be wary of tradwives, an FBI memo suggested, as well as any woman whose profile would "appeal" to them.
Anthropic’s first embedded evaluator is … Accenture?
TechCrunch / 9h
Accenture is about to take on its most high-risk consulting engagement ever.
US Military Nearly Started World War III After AI Chatbot Hallucinated Nuclear Weapons Aboard a Chinese Ship
Futurism / 9h
With so many talks about AI’s potential to someday wipe out mankind with some spooky bioweapon, it seems many have overlooked the catastrophic risk that AI is actually posing in the here and now. Bombshell new reporting by CNN revealed a horrifying episode stemming from the US Special Operations Command Pacific which almost kicked off World War III. According to the reporting, US military officia
Google’s open-source Flutter is the best introduction to creating your own apps
How-To Geek / 9h
From React Native to Kotlin Multiplatform, cross-platform frameworks are popular for their promise of “write once, run everywhere” software. Google’s Flutter is another such framework, with a few key differences.
A Fossil Capybara Tooth Suggests the Atacama Desert Was Once Surprisingly Wet
Gizmodo / 9h
The Atacama Desert in Chile is thought to be the oldest non-polar desert in the world.
American, Delta And United Fight Just Two More China Flights—They Don’t Want Cheap Fares Back
View from the Wing / 9h
American, Delta and United are opposing just two additional Air China flights, citing their rival’s access to Russian airspace. But the fight also protects them from competition that once made trips across Asia much cheaper—and that travelers would benefit from getting back.
Tiny Dutch startup enlists Samsung as backer as it seeks to dethrone Nvidia AI GPU — but Euclyd won't get its inference chip out till 2028
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Samsung has backed a tiny Dutch chipmaker targeting Nvidia Euclyd raised $231 million before shipping its first commercial chip Euclyd plans to sell complete AI systems directly to enterprises but will not deliver its first hardware until 2028 Samsung has joined a group of investors backing a small Netherlands-based chip designer aiming to challenge Nvidia's dominance in artificial intelligence h
Discover it Cash Back credit card review: Rotating 5% cash back
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
If cash back is your game, then the Discover it® Cash Back could be a good fit for you. Its easy-to-understand earning rates, straightforward reward redemptions and simple benefits will be a welcome sight for anyone seeking simplicity. However, if you're looking for comprehensive travel benefits , bonus categories that cover a wide range of everyday purchases or access to transfer partners , this
These Are the Best Smartwatches to Gift in 2026
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If someone on your list needs a new smartwatch, it can be challenging to figure out which model to buy—there are more than a few on the market, all claiming to be the best at what they do. But unlike other devices, smartwatches are largely dependent on the other devices the user also owns. Once you take that into consideration, the decision become
Steam Frame: What early reviewers said about the $1,000+ VR headset
Mashable / 10h
Just when you thought all was quiet on the VR headset front, here comes the Steam Frame from Valve. Steam Frame was initially announced by Valve, the parent company of the popular Steam gaming platform, in Nov. 2025. This was after years of rumors about the company developing a VR headset. Now, as of Sept. 18, the Steam Frame is finally available. Here's what the reviews have to say about it. Fir
Sony Music and UMG say Suno's new models still violates their copyright
Engadget / 10h
In a new lawsuit, the labels argue Suno found a roundabout way to train its v6 models on unlicensed music.
American Airlines Passenger Says Flight Attendant Demanded He Flush The Toilet—He’d Only Used The Lav To Put In Contacts
View from the Wing / 10h
A traveler says a flight attendant challenged him about flushing after he entered the lavatory to put in contacts. Passengers should handle their own mess, but airlines still need someone responsible for keeping bathrooms usable.
4 reasons some Android features are still off-limits to you
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you also dealing with a particular kind of Android frustration I know too well? You find out your phone can do something, get excited to try it, and then find the feature nowhere. You check Settings, Google it, follow the instructions step by step, and still come up empty-handed. No setting. No toggle. Nothing.
Clicks Communicator shipments begin in December
Engadget / 10h
The BlackBerry-like phone also got a spec bump and an impending price hike.
TP-Link's budget-friendly Archer AX21 Wi-Fi 6 router drops to $60 in Amazon's Early Prime Day — but this deal ends soon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you're looking for a quick upgrade to your home office setup, TP-Link's Archer AX21 is a good budget entry point into Wi-Fi 6, and it's discounted at Amazon as part of early Prime Day deals. • Best for: Remote workers and families replacing an aging router with Wi-Fi 6 speeds without paying premium-router prices. • The deal: The TP-Link Archer AX21 Wi-Fi 6 router is now $60 (was $90) at Amazon
These Are the Best Digital Subscriptions of 2026
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you're like me, you are paying for a ton of subscriptions you don't even remember signing up for. Let's make this the year of only having subscriptions that add to our lives. The digital services below are the best things you can subscribe to in 2026 if you want to actually improve yourself and your world, whether it's through cutting your Door
Delta’s New LAX Schedule Is Huge… So Is Its “Premium” Word Count!
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Delta Air Lines is currently trying to grow at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and become the dominant carrier . LAX is an airport where the “big three” US carriers have historically all competed and had a similar presence, though over time, they’ve taken turns as to which carrier is in the number one spot. Delta now believes it can establish a permanent advantage, and become the number
SpaceX Is Retiring Crew Dragon, Forcing NASA to Bet Big on Boeing’s Troubled Starliner
Gizmodo / 10h
What could possibly go wrong?
Is an AI kill switch a real thing?
Mashable / 10h
As concerns about AI's capabilities reach a critical mass , California Gov. Gavin Newsom is accelerating the state's plan to curb the development of the technology. In a new executive order issued today (Sept. 18), Newsom calls for the creation of an expert-led panel tasked with "reinforcing and strengthening" the state's AI safety laws, including accelerating plans to enforce third-party safety
US Army confirms it has 'space control weapons' active in orbit to ensure it 'can operate freely there'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
America has finally admitted that its weapons are already operating in orbit Orbital jammers remain one possible explanation for America's undisclosed systems Kinetic weapons could create dangerous debris across already crowded orbital regions The US has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it operates weapons in orbit, a declaration made during a defense conference near Washington. No d
HP's cartridge-free Smart Tank 5003 all-in-one printer with 3 years' free ink drops to $170 at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Ink tank printers are some of our favorites to test thanks to cheaper, easy-to-refill bottled ink. And that's what HP's Smart Tank 5003 offers, swapping pricey ink cartridges for refillable tanks, and it's currently discounted on Amazon with several years of ink already in the box. • Best for: Families, students, or remote workers that print often and want to cut the long-term cost of ink. • The
Crowd Cheers as RFK Jr. Says the Government Will Investigate “Chemtrails”
Futurism / 10h
Just so you know where your leaders’ priorities are at, US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the government will investigate “chemtrails” — a conspiracy theory held by people who would have you believe that the airplanes of the world are secretly seeding our skies with chemicals to change the weather, or maybe biological agents to keep the masses under control. Kennedy made th
What to expect at Meta Connect 2026: New AI glasses, a mixed reality headset and more
Engadget / 10h
There's a lot for Mark Zuckerberg to cover at this year's keynote.
After Threatening Character.AI With Legal Action, Disney Puts Its CEO in Charge of Tech
Gizmodo / 10h
The choice is a surprising one for a company that caters to children, to say the least.
While Issuing Warnings About AI-Made Bioweapons, Anthropic Quietly Set Up an AI-Run, Robot-Operated Biology Lab Here in the US
Gizmodo / 10h
A new Reuters exposé uncovered Anthropic’s plan to have Claude guide robot lab assistants through bio experiments in a real-world wet lab.
‘Regicide’ Rips So Hard
Gizmodo / 10h
The dark fantasy Image Comic series sees an old farmhand and a masked wanderer carve through eldritch horrors on a perilous march to assassinate the viceroy of Transylvania.
4 innocent-looking Linux commands that can ruin your day
How-To Geek / 10h
If you use Linux, you'll eventually want to get comfortable with the terminal. It streamlines your workflow and opens up a whole new way of computing that graphical apps simply can't match. This includes writing Bash scripts for system management and automation or administering a remote machine over SSH.
Automattic names interim CFO after exec departures
TechCrunch / 10h
Jeremy Klaperman, the CFO of the company's WordPress VIP Enterprise business unit, will act as CFO for the time being.
Y Combinator insurance tech alum Angle Health hits $2.7B valuation
TechCrunch / 10h
Angle Health has grown to 5,000 customers and become profitable by helping small businesses get "level-funded" health insurance.
Creality's 16-color K2 Combo 3D printer drops to $584 at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Creality's K2 Combo pairs its fast, fully enclosed K2 3D printer with a Creality Filament System unit for automatic multicolor printing, and it's currently discounted at Amazon. • Best for: Makers who want multicolor 3D printing without manually swapping filament spools mid-print. • The deal: The Creality K2 Combo 3D printer is now $585 (was $649) at Amazon . • Why it matters: One included CFS un
OpenAI Researcher Warns Air-Gapped Computers Can Talk Through Heat. Technically, He’s Right
Gizmodo / 10h
There are real threats we can deal with before we lose any sleep over this one.
NASA’s new Roman Space Telescope sees starlight for the first time
Mashable / 10h
NASA’s newest space telescope has taken its first look at the stars. The view is blurry for now, but that is exactly what engineers expected. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope captured the test image while traveling to its operating position about a million miles from Earth, according to a Sept. 15 NASA blog post. NASA completed the telescope’s assembly back in Nov. 2025 and launched it on Au
World model companies are keeping a lot of secrets
TechCrunch / 11h
Everyone in the world-models space is sitting on a pile of cash and a ton of buzz, but good luck getting anyone — from the founders to their own data suppliers — to tell you what they're actually building.
World Airline Awards 2026: Singapore Airlines Dethrones Qatar Airways As “World’s Best Airline”
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I can’t say that I generally respect Skytrax much, but the company has just published its annual airline awards, which does tend to get a lot of media attention. So I’d like to take a look at that, as the incumbent airline didn’t win. Singapore Airlines ranked best airline in the world Skytrax has published the results of its annual World Airline Awards . While there are awards across a variety o
Anthropic Pursues IPO Despite Its A.I. Safety Warnings
NYT > Technology / 11h
The company is expected to reach $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, even as chief executive Dario Amodei calls for slowing down development of some advanced A.I. models.
5 ergonomic 3D prints to make you feel more comfortable this weekend (Sep 18 - 20)
How-To Geek / 11h
One of the best things you can do with your 3D printer is create items that improve spaces, tools, and pastimes. The best prints don’t just make life easier; they make it more comfortable too.
These Samsung Mini-LED TVs Are Up to 33% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This 65-inch Samsung M80H TV is currently $647.99 (originally $797.99). For anyone who wants to level up from a smaller TV without having a screen take over the entire room, 65 inches is the sweet spot; it gives you that cinematic feel for movies and gaming but is still eas
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: The Series 12 Is Closing the Gap
Wired / 11h
The Ultra 4 gets smarter about health tracking and lasts longer between charges. But for most people, the Series 12 gets close enough.
FAA tees up $875M AI tool to help manage air traffic congestion
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An AI tool is set to start advising air traffic controllers on managing air traffic in the congested airspace above the Washington, DC, area. The expected launch would be the first step toward a planned nationwide rollout covering the 29 million square miles of US national airspace overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA describes the SMART system as using AI models to predict ai
FCC lets Paramount sell 49.5% equity stake to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday approved Paramount Skydance's plan to sell large equity stakes to the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Under US law , companies with licenses to run broadcast stations need FCC approval to have direct or indirect foreign ownership exceeding 25 percent of the company's stock. Paramount says its indirect for
US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious"
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Wednesday, US government officials removed a Chinese AI search tool that was briefly deployed on the Federal Register website, Reuters reported . The change came after social media users noticed an apparent contradiction: The National Archives was using one of Alibaba’s Qwen AI models, even as top US law enforcement claimed that such models illegally copy US frontier models. Earlier this month
4 ways to repurpose an old Kindle eReader
How-To Geek / 11h
eReaders are particularly great gadgets because they tend to stay perfectly usable for a long time. However, there will eventually come a time when you want to upgrade. So what should you do with the old one? We have some ideas for you.
Here’s Every Known Publication Owned by Brown Brothers Media, Which Buys News Sites and Turns Them Into AI-Powered Content Mills
Futurism / 11h
Yesterday, Futurism published a months-long investigation into a little-known company called Brown Brothers Media — a sprawling media empire that buys struggling news publications and turns them into AI-powered content mills, while engaging in deeply dishonest practices including the widespread use of fake writers and the mass publishing of fabricated reporting and first-hand accounts. BBM was fo
Here’s How an AI Slowdown Could Actually Be Enforced
Wired / 11h
Even if big AI companies agree to a pause, ensuring that nobody tries to sneak ahead could prove tricky.
Josh Hawley Wants to Haul Flock CEO’s Ass in Front of the Senate Next Week
Gizmodo / 11h
"Americans do not surrender their privacy rights when they drive to work, drop their kids off at school, or go to church," said Hawley.
The Best Gifts to Give an E-Book Reader
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Unless you're shopping from a wishlist, buying a book for a big reader is always a fraught prospect. Have they read it? Will they like it? Will they be offended at the mere suggestion that you think it's the kind of book they might like? Will you be crushed when you give them a copy of your favorite book and they never get around to reading it? Bu
New Android malware can deploy AI to automate device control — and it can even bring itself back from the dead
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Zimperium zLabs discovered RedHat , a Chinese‑origin Android banking trojan with AI assistant AI interprets screen layouts in real‑time, enabling credential theft and bypassing app redesigns Distributed via third‑party stores, social media, malvertising, and SMS; persistence blocks uninstall attempts There is an Android malware out there that comes with an AI assistant that tells it what to do. T
Oregon’s data centers use almost 25% of the state’s power, report reveals
Mashable / 12h
If you're not sure how you feel about the AI data center debate yet, seeing news like this may just convince you that those anti-data center folks have a point. In the first study of its kind since the AI-driven data center discourse began, researchers in Oregon have released a new report detailing the size of the data center industry in the state. In doing so, the researchers have also uncovered
How people are fighting back against Flock cameras
Mashable / 12h
Flock cameras don’t look like much: a box on a pole, pointed at the road. But they photograph passing cars and turn where and when they were seen into searchable records. Police say that helps solve crimes. Critics worry about who can really search those records, what they can do with them, and how much of a person’s daily life they might reveal. So what happens when people find one in their comm
Good Promo: Southwest Offering Double Rapid Rewards Points On New Bookings
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Southwest Rapid Rewards is offering a potentially lucrative promotion for flights booked over the coming days, whereby members can earn double points on new flight bookings. When you factor everything in, the potential points earning rates here are insanely high. Southwest incentivizing new flight bookings with bonus points Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has a promotion offering double points f
You’re probably buying the wrong hard drive, and this 341,000-HDD study proves it
How-To Geek / 12h
When shopping for HDDs, it's all too easy to focus on the price and nothing else. Sure, the biggest drives tend to have eye-watering price tags, and not everyone needs 20+ terabytes of storage anyway ... but a recent study, based on a massive sample size, reveals that those drives might be well worth the added cost.
Dyson’s Latest Robovac Is Ideal for People Who Don’t Care About Mop-Bots
Gizmodo / 12h
The R1 Nurovi Dry is vacuum-only but has all the bells and whistles of premium mop-bots for a way lower price.
The new Resident Evil movie captures the survival horror magic of the games
Engadget / 12h
Resident Evil is yet another horror classic from the director of Weapons.
12 clever home office upgrades you didn't know you needed in Amazon's early Prime Day sale
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I'm always on the look-out for the best home office gear and desk gadgets. And with Amazon launching its Early Prime Deals ahead of Prime Day on October 6-7, I've been digging through the sale to find the more interesting upgrades for home and office workspaces. Sure, we all want a nice wireless mouse, a mechanical keyboard, and a comfortable office chair. But I wanted to find the hidden gems tha
A new kind of AI model from a ChatGPT inventor is thrilling developers
TechCrunch / 12h
Jev, a new kind of AI model, is showing developers a cheaper and faster path to software intelligence.
Do the Apple Watch Series 12's New Health Features Live Up to the Hype?
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I now have the Apple Watch Series 12 in my hands—or, rather, on my wrist—and have spent the past 24 hours putting it through as many tests as I can manage. I'm pleased with the step counting and the availability of "recovery HRV" (as opposed to the cardiac-health-focused HRV that the Apple Watch previously used) but I'm not sure if the heart rate
Uber to Pay $40 Million to Parents of Woman Fatally Hit by Car
NYT > Technology / 12h
Emily Normandin-Parker, 23, was struck and killed on a California freeway after an Uber driver ordered her and a friend out of his car in August 2023.
Early October Prime Day deals already live: Save on Apple, Beats, Fire TV, and Garmin
Mashable / 12h
Early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Beats Studio Pro $169.95 (Save $180.04) Best Apple deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (Save $50) Best Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $76.99 (Save $78) Best fire stick deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $19.99 (Save $20) Best smartwatch deal Garmin Vivoactive 6 $229.99 (Save $70) Best for Prime members Audible (standard plan) $0
Amex Blue Business Cash Card Review: Is No Fee & 2% Cash Back Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
In this post, I’d like to share an in-depth review of The American Express Blue Business Cash® Card , which is one of Amex’s most approachable business credit cards. The card has no annual fee ( Rates & Fees ), and offers a solid cash back rewards structure, so it’s great for those who have a small business where they don’t spend that much. However, the Amex Blue Business Cash also isn’t for ever
Amex Pays Delta 3.8 Cents Per Dollar Charged—Why Banks Pay More For Miles Than You Do
View from the Wing / 12h
Banks pay for miles, lounge access, brand rights and a chance to sell credit cards to loyal travelers. Delta’s disclosures and an unusually detailed contract from another airline show how much money changes hands.
Disney hires ex-CEO of AI company it accused of copyright infringement
Engadget / 12h
What's a little IP theft between friends?
Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.
NYT > Technology / 12h
Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.
So Many Women Are Miscarrying in Detention Centers That ICE Has Lost Count
Futurism / 12h
Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities are horrifying for anybody, embodied by deplorable living conditions , torturous treatment , and a sickening lack of quality healthcare. Unfortunately, a record number of pregnant women have been swept up and sent to such facilities — and it’s hard to imagine a worse place to be during the prenatal period. Horrifying new reporting by the Guardian too
FCC allows Gulf state wealth funds to own nearly half of Paramount-Warner Bros.
Engadget / 12h
Great news for the Ellisons and Saudi Arabia. Everyone else: not so much!
3 award-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (September 18-20)
How-To Geek / 12h
Netflix’s award-winning catalog has picked up a few interesting additions lately, including two dramas that had strong runs at this year’s awards and an older blockbuster that still holds its charm. If you usually end up circling the same handful of decorated movies, this week’s picks give you a little more variety.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is possibly the thinnest laptop we've ever tested — and this deal drops the price by $550
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We found the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x a glorious ultra-portable, with this deal shaving $550 off a Snapdragon laptop equipped with 32GB of memory and literal all-day battery life. • Best for: Professionals and students who want a tablet-thin, lightweight laptop that doesn't sacrifice day-to-day performance. • The deal: The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is now $1550 (was $2100) at Lenovo . • Why we like it: We s
The Best Home Entertainment Gifts for Every Type of Person
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you're planning on giving home entertainment gear as a gift this holiday, forget about traditional benchmarks like "biggest screen" or "most expensive speakers." Match the gear with the personality and needs of the person being entertained by that home entertainment system instead. Below are my best picks for everyone from college kids squeezed
Brad Pitt Is Finally Getting to Make a Sequel to ‘World War Z’
Gizmodo / 12h
The Oscar-winner and new director Edward Berger have signed on to make the zombie film.
These Deep Sea Denizens Use Giant Sea Spiders as Ubers
Gizmodo / 12h
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