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Hacks star Hannah Einbinders Emmys win speech is going viral
300+Mashable / 19h
Hacks star Hannah Einbinder landed her first Emmy win after four nominations on Sunday, taking home outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her performance as comedy writer Ava Daniels. "Thinking out loud here, I was just really committed to the personal narrative that I had that it was actually cooler to continue to lose," Einbinder said onstage at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards du
The First Eight Settings to Change After Installing iOS 26
38Lifehacker / 10h
Apple’s iOS 26 drops today, and with it comes a bunch of small tweaks and improvements to how your iPhone works. The catch? A lot of them are opt-in, so you need to turn them on before you can reap their benefits. Here are the settings you should turn on after updating your iPhone to Apple’s latest operating system, although note that some of them require an iPhone 15 Pro or later, as they rely o
Using La Pavoni's Europiccola lever espresso machine is a labor of love, but the steep learning curve made me a better at-home barista
Latest from TechRadar / 16h
This isn’t one for the simple coffee drinker; making coffee using La Pavoni’s Europiccola is a labor of love for the true coffee enthusiast, baristas, or those who simply have way too much time on their hand
AI-written software Is booming: can you trust the vibe?
Latest from TechRadar / 9min
With vibe coding, virtually anyone can create functional software code using natural language prompts - or can they?
Amazon announces dates for Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day 2025
Mashable / 1h
Amazon has officially revealed the dates of its October Prime Big Deal Days event, which will begin this year on Oct. 7. Yes, it's only September, but we know some of y'all are planners, so if you're already thinking about holiday shopping , this is good news. While Black Friday is the official kick-off for the holiday shopping season, Amazon is starting the festivities a bit early. Amazon's Prim
The best October Prime Day deals to shop now: Save on tech from Apple, Beats, Anker and others
Engadget / 1h
October Prime Day will be here soon on October 7 and 8, but as to be expected, you can already find some decent sales available now. Amazon always has lead-up sales in the days and weeks before Prime Day, and it’s wise to shop early if you’re on the hunt for something specific and you see that item at a good discount. Prime Day deals are typically reserved for subscribers, but there are always a
Amazon Prime Day dates revealed: Prime Big Deal Days is back on October 7 and 8
Engadget / 1h
Like clockwork, October Prime Day will be back this year in a few weeks. Amazon announced that its Prime Big Deal Days sale event will take place on October 7 and 8 this year, returning back to a 48-hour duration after extending Prime Day in July to four full days this summer. And that July Prime Day continues to be Amazon's marquee sale event for Prime members, being a big driver of the " Black
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back – dates, deals, and all the info you need
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Prime Big Deal Days is back at Amazon in 2025, with the retailer confirming the dates for this year's sale, the deals to expect, and early offers you can shop now.
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off
Wired / 1h
On the hunt for the perfect mattress (and pillow)? Save on your soon-to-be favorite brand, Purple, with these coupons and deals.
How to watch Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Group B in the 2025 Asia Cup is particularly competitive, with Sri Lanka , Bangladesh, and Afghanistan battling it out for the top two positions. Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan is a hugely important fixture, with Bangl
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Marseille online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Marseille in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of really interesting matchups in the first round of Champions League group stage fixtures, but Real Madrid vs. Marseille might be the best. Real Madrid have made a perfect start to their La Liga
How to watch Athletic Club vs. Arsenal online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Athletic Club vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is back with a number of fascinating group stage fixtures, including Athletic Club vs. Arsenal. It's tough to secure a spot in the top eight, so it's important to get off to a good start. It's n
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs. Villarreal online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Tottenham Hotspur vs. Villarreal in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The qualification rounds are done, and now the Champions League group stage is here to throw together some fascinating matchups. There are a number of really interesting games in the first round of fixt
Hurdle hints and answers for September 16, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
Nothing closes $200M Series C led by Tiger Global, plans AI-first device launch
33TechCrunch / 2h
Carl Pei's Nothing is raising $200 million in a Series C round from Tiger Global at a $1.3 billion valuation.
Elon Goes All in For a Billion. What Does it Mean for Robotaxi?
Next Big Future / 2h
Elon Musk’s surprise $1 billion open-market purchase of Tesla stock on Friday – his first in over five years – is more than a bullish flex. This is a neon sign flashing “the future is here, and it’s accelerating. If hisgory repeats his February 2020 buy preceded an 8x stock surge. Is the nextTesla’s next ... Read more
"If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
I chatted to an engineer about how they chose what got updated, and what didn't, for the new V8 Cyclone.
Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit
48BBC News / 2h
Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".
Delta and Aeromexico must end joint venture by January, Trump administration rules
The Points Guy Articles / 3h
Delta Air Lines must end its deep ties to Aeromexico by January, the Trump administration ruled Monday. After a 20-month fight between the two airlines and the U.S. and Mexican governments, the U.S. Department of Transportation said it will not allow the joint venture between the two carriers to move forward. Their joint venture must end by Jan. 1, according to a ruling handed down by the DOT Mon
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 16
Mashable / 4h
The moon is appearing smaller and smaller every night, a nod to the name of the current phase in the lunar cycle, Waning Crescent. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility, and we're currently on day 24 of the 29.5-day cycle. According to NASA , these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth, so let's see wh
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 16, 2025
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 16, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. 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, Su
Roborock's 'Frankenstein' vacuum has the best features of Shark and Dyson – and it's half price just weeks after launch
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Roborock is a big player in the world of vacuum cleaners, and it's latest release, the H60 Hub Ultra looks to be a terrific addition to its lineup. And it's now had a 50% price drop just weeks after launching.
Gigabyte Thunderbolt 5 graphics box squeezes desktop RTX power, USB4 compatibility, and docking features into a relatively small chassis for high-end laptops
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Gigabyte’s Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX delivers desktop GPU performance in a compact Thunderbolt 5 enclosure with docking functions.
Chinese scientists want to build a 'forever' DNA tape with a 80 million DVDs storage capacity - but it will take forever to write at the current rate
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Chinese scientists outline DNA cassette tape concept that could preserve digital data for centuries, but the writing process is glacially slow today.
NBN 500 plans are officially live – and we still can’t get over how affordable they are
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
We always assumed NBN 500 plans would represent exceptional value, and now that they're officially live, our assumptions have come true.
PsiQuantum plans to build world’s first large scale fault tolerant million qubit quantum computers for solving some of the world’s most complex scientific problems
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
PsiQuantum raises $1 billion to accelerate development of million qubit quantum computers and begin building utility scale systems in Australia and the US.
I've moved on from Microsoft's Xbox controllers, but this new feature is something I've wanted for years on Windows 11
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The ROG Xbox Ally's new full-screen experience is still a long way off for other Windows 11 systems, but one of its handheld-friendly features is already available via Microsoft's Windows Insider program.
I’ve tested tons of soundbars, and my most anticipated 2025 launch is a small model that could finally deliver awesome Dolby Atmos – and it’s not from Sonos
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I’m feeling excited about the upcoming release of this small soundbar. Can it finally deliver amazing Dolby Atmos in one compact unit?
SpaceX Starship V3 and V4 and Raptor V3 and V4
Next Big Future / 7h
SpaceX Raptor 3 rocket engine had it first hot-fire in August 2024 and entered scaled production by early 2025. It has 280 tonnes-force (tf) sea-level thrust, 350-second specific impulse (Isp), and a dry mass under 1,525 kg. It has nearly double the thrust-to-weight of Raptor 2 at a fraction of the complexity (no external heat ... Read more
SpaceX Starship HeatShield Solution
Next Big Future / 7h
SpaceX has a new heatshield solution that is called the crunchwrap. ChromeKiwi has some graphics that explain it. SpaceX has decided they need to seal the tiles. Metal heat shield tiles had heavy oxidation seen after re entry with most of the ship turning external tank orange. Flight 11 will see a complete thermal protection ... Read more
SpaceX Starship Flight 11 Plans Revealed
Next Big Future / 7h
SpaceX booster 15 will be the last Block 2 Super Heavy booster to fly. It rolled out 10 days after Flight 10. It had a static fire and future tests shift to Pad 2 for Block 3 boosters. SpaceX plans to upgrade Pad 1’s flame trench to match Pad 2’s design. This will end use ... Read more
Delta Pilot Calls Air Traffic Controller Idiot, Then Speaks To The Manager
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
An air traffic controller at LaGuardia was being a jerk, and a Delta pilot called him out for it. I first covered this story several weeks ago, but there’s now a fascinating update, as the phone call between the captain of the flight and the air traffic control operations supervisor has been released. So let’s recap what we already knew, and then look at the latest update. Rude LaGuardia controll
The Tesla ‘Blade Runner 2049’ AI Lawsuit Just Hit an Interesting Snag
28Gizmodo / 7h
Some claims have been dismissed in the suit, which also involves Warner Bros., about imagery used at a 2024 Tesla event—but there's no resolution yet.
PSA: Your Samsung Galaxy phone has a security update you should install right now
Execution (Enterprise TA0002)•
Mashable / 7h
In our modern digital landscape, software issues sometimes pop up that require urgent fixes. One such fix is currently rolling out for Samsung Galaxy phones as we speak, and if you haven’t checked your phone for updates today, you may want to. The bug it fixes is a doozy. The issue has a very technical name called CVE-2025-21043. Per Samsung’s update page , the bug allowed attackers to conduct an
The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is on sale for less than $1,000
Mashable / 7h
Save $200: As of Sept. 15, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $999 at Amazon. Typically $1,199, this deal saves you 17%. 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $999 at Best Buy $1,199 Save $200 One of the best tech decisions I've ever made was finally upgrading to a 15-inch MacBook. I made that decision a couple of years ago, so I use the 15-inch M2 Ma
AI challenges the dominance of Google search
BBC News / 7h
The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google searches.
Researchers find a way to address the problem of AI forgetting how to behave safely
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Open-source AI used on phones and in cars can lose their safeguards, but university scientists find retraining these reduced models restores the protections.
LG brings Xbox to cars –but you'll sadly have to put up with Zoom calls too
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
LG will expand its webOS offering in vehicles, with delivery of the Xbox and Zoom apps.
‘The Long Walk’ Star Garrett Wareing on His Character’s Big Surprise
Gizmodo / 7h
The Stephen King adaptation directed by Francis Lawrence ('The Hunger Games' series) is in theaters now.
A mega deal on the iPad mini: Take $100 off at Amazon
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $100: The Apple iPad mini (WiFi, 128GB) is on sale at Amazon for $399, down from the standard price of $499. That's a 20% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (WiFi, 128GB) $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Great things can come in small packages, and that's especially true when it comes to the best gadgets . A compact tablet can be the perfect device for reading, stream
Northrop Grumman’s new spacecraft is a real chonker
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
What happens when you use a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch Northrop Grumman's Cygnus supply ship? A record-setting resupply mission to the International Space Station. The first flight of Northrop's upgraded Cygnus spacecraft, called Cygnus XL, is on its way to the international research lab after launching Sunday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. This mission, known as
Best Alaska Atmos Rewards Credit Card: Three Choices, How To Decide
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Apply now for the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card , Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature ® Credit Card , or Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and the new loyalty program has three co-branded credit cards, all issued by Bank of America. All three of these cards — the Atmos™ Rewards Sum
New Crypto Super PAC Garners $100 Million to Help Push Industry Agenda
NYT > Technology / 8h
The effort, called the Fellowship PAC, is the crypto industry’s latest move to help elect legislators that will force through its interests in Washington.
South Korean startup, which walked away from Meta's $800M acquisition bid, partnered with OpenAI to demonstrate the future of sustainable enterprise AI without GPUs
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
FuriosaAI, which rejected Meta’s $800 million buyout offer, presented new sustainable AI demo with OpenAI in Seoul.
Google Search Just Broke This Hidden Feature
How-To Geek / 8h
Google Search has many hidden settings and search parameters that customize results pages. Unfortunately, one of them is no longer working reliably, and might be removed entirely in the future: the “num” option.
I saved 100,000 points and $200 on a hotel stay with this 1 booking tweak
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
I just had a two-night weekend getaway that cost over 100,000 points less than it used to cost. It also came with, essentially, a complimentary dinner thanks to a $100 credit we used for food, along with some pretty indulgent daily breakfasts for two at no additional cost. Oh, and the best part? I still earned some Marriott Bonvoy points and elite status credits for the stay, too. And because of
Apples M4 Mac mini is a compact powerhouse, and its $100 off at Amazon
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 17%: As of Sept. 15, the Apple 2024 Mac mini with M4 chip is on sale for $499 at Amazon, down from its list price of $599. That's a 17% discount and $100 savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 2024 Mac mini with M4 chip $499 at Amazon $599 Save $100 Since Prime Day , Amazon’s been randomly gifting us with some pretty good deals on Apple products. The 2024 Mac mini , for example,
Refresh your PC with Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for under $60
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Upgrade your older PC without buying new hardware — This bundle includes Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro for $54.97 (reg. $418.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle $54.97 $418.99 Save $364.02 If your computer feels sluggish , you don’t necessarily need
Get guilt-free Montessori-inspired learning forever for just $50
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The Montessori-inspired Pok Pok Lifetime Subscription is $49.99 (reg. $250) with code TAKE10 through Oct. 5. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $49.99 $250 Save $200.01 Screens happen. And that’s okay. The key is making screen time something you feel good about — and where Pok Pok delivers. Pok Pok is a Montessori-inspired app designed for kids ages 2–8. I
TikTok gets another reprieve. Trump admin says framework of deal has been reached to avoid ban.
35Mashable / 8h
Remember the TikTok ban ? The popular short-form video platform went down in the U.S. earlier this year due to a U.S. law that sought to break TikTok away from its China-based owners. However, during President Donald Trump's Inauguration weekend, TikTok went back online for U.S. users after Trump agreed to give TikTok and its parent company Bytedance more time to work out a deal to sell the compa
Disney and Webtoon’s Partnership Is Leading to a Massive New Comics App
Gizmodo / 8h
Digital comics is getting a major new player as Disney prepares to invest in the webcomics platform.
This compact 27-inch 4K screen with blazing 1200nits brightness sneaks in SDI connectivity built for true broadcast-grade workflows
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Asus unveiled the compact ProArt OLED PA27USD with SDI and the massive PQ09U microLED, targeting different professional creative workflows.
The Pitt is better than The Bear and every ER drama I’ve ever seen – here’s why I think it deserved so many Emmy wins
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Pitt is better than The Bear – here's why.
Parents Testifying Before US Senate, Saying AI Killed Their Children
Futurism / 8h
Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Parents of children who died by suicide following extensive interactions with AI chatbots are testifying this week in a Senate hearing about the possible risks of AI chatbot
How AI Is Upending Politics, Tech, the Media, and More
22Wired / 8h
At WIRED’s AI Power Summit on Monday, industry executives and officials discussed the impact artificial intelligence is having on every corner of society—and where it goes from here.
4 Hobbies Perfect for Cutting Your Screen Time
How-To Geek / 8h
A lot of pastimes now involve staring at a screen, and while I'm the last person to comment on what "too much" screen time is, I've found myself not wanting to look at a screen more often these days. Which, considering what a geek I am, doesn't mean I want to take up hiking or meditation.
Rodatherm Energy wants to make geothermal more efficient, but will it be cheaper?
TechCrunch / 9h
Rodatherm Energy emerged from stealth with $38 million in Series A funding. It plans to build a closed-loop geothermal power plant that uses refrigerants to move heat to the surface.
SK Hynix's HBM4 will be the first out of the gate for Nvidia's Rubin AI GPU, leaving Samsung and Micron in its wake
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
SK Hynix becomes the first company to finish developing HBM4 memory and announces plans for mass production ahead of Samsung and Micron.
3-Year-Old Declared There Was ‘No Space Left’—So The Plus-Size Passenger Vowed To Report Flight Attendant ‘To The ADA’
26View from the Wing / 9h
A child’s blunt remark about ‘no space left’ sparked a plus-size passenger’s vow to report a flight attendant ‘to the ADA' for not proactively offering a seat belt extender. Continue reading ...
Spotify Free Tier to Let Users Play the Songs They Want
Lifehacker / 9h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Spotify is finally giving its free-tier customers a feature that’s been requested since the music streaming platform launched nearly 20 years ago: the ability to listen to any song they choose. That's right: The days of searching f
I Can't Decide if Smart Typewriters Are Dumb or Brilliant
How-To Geek / 9h
As someone who writes for a living—between 5,000 and 10,000 words every day—I'm always looking for ways to become more productive and efficient. Which is why I ran across a class of device I never thought I'd see—smart typewriters.
RFK Jr. adds more anti-vaccine members to CDC vaccine advisory panel
44Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Health secretary and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed five more people to the federal advisory committee that sets national vaccination recommendations. Like the existing members, the new appointees have questionable qualifications for being on the panel, and many have expressed anti-vaccine views. In June, Kennedy purged all 17 highly qualified and thoroughly vetted memb
Google releases VaultGemma, its first privacy-preserving LLM
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The companies seeking to build larger AI models have been increasingly stymied by a lack of high-quality training data. As tech firms scour the web for more data to feed their models, they could increasingly rely on potentially sensitive user data. A team at Google Research is exploring new techniques to make the resulting large language models (LLMs) less likely to "memorize" any of that content
Internet Archive’s big battle with music publishers ends in settlement
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit where music publishers sued the Internet Archive over the Great 78 Project, an effort to preserve early music recordings that only exist on brittle shellac records. No details of the settlement have so far been released, but a court filing on Monday confirmed that the Internet Archive and UMG Recordings, Capitol Records, Sony Music Entertainment, and oth
What do people actually use ChatGPT for? OpenAI provides some numbers.
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
As someone who writes about the AI industry relatively frequently for this site, there is one question that I find myself constantly asking and being asked in turn, in some form or another: What do you actually use large language models for? Today, OpenAI's Economic Research Team went a long way toward answering that question, on a population level, releasing a first-of-its-kind National Bureau o
With no DOJ breakup, Alphabet becomes a $3 trillion company
TechCrunch / 9h
Investors continue to reward Alphabet's stock after a judge declined to break up Google earlier this month.
Your Valdobbiadene Is at Risk of Shattering!
Gizmodo / 9h
Check your Valdobbiadene.
Asus launches ProArt studio router and switch built to move 8K files at lightning speed with zero workflow delays
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Asus introduces ProArt Router 7 and Switch 10S, aiming to improve 8K workflows, though real performance requires independent verification.
Chinese malware is flooding GitHub pages - HiddenGh0st, Winos and kkRAT hit devs via SEO poisoning
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Users searching for different programs are at risk from at least five different RATs.
Tesla scraps its cheapest Cybertruck after just five months – as it hurtles towards becoming one of the all-time biggest flops
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
You can no longer buy Tesla’s cheapest Cybertruck, as it quietly disappears from the configurator after just five months.
How to Turn On Apple's New 'Wrist Flick' Gesture in watchOS 26
Lifehacker / 9h
In 2023, Apple introduced the Double Tap feature for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. This allows a user to perform common actions, like answering or starting a song, simply by quickly tapping their thumb and index finger together twice. It was an intuitive way to confirm when you wanted to do something on your watch without tapping a tiny touchscreen button, but what if you wanted to dismiss so
Some People Are Definitely Losing Their Jobs Because of AI (the Ones Building it)
Gizmodo / 9h
Google joins the latest AI layoffs.
Why Streaming Subtitles Are Always Slightly Wrong
How-To Geek / 9h
Thanks to the total trash-fire that is modern audio mixing, it's become almost impossible to understand what anyone is saying in movies and TV shows. Which is why so many people who are not deaf or hard of hearing have started turning on the subtitles so they don't miss important plot points.
Carnival Cruise Line offers lifetime status for Diamond-level members ahead of major loyalty program overhaul
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Carnival Cruise Line — which recently unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its loyalty program into an airline-style model with redeemable points — announced enhancements for top-tier members Monday, including lifetime status for any members who reach the Diamond level before the new program launches in June. The adjustments come just four months after the Carnival Rewards program (which eliminated li
This is the same AI image prompt 10 years apart - the evolution is incredible
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
10 years since the first AI-generated text-to-image was produced, and the evolution in a decade is immense.
Why Did Elon Musk But $1 Billion in Tesla Now?
Next Big Future / 10h
There is some profit taking in Tesla shares after surging to $420-428. It has pulled back to $404, but things are still very positive with Elon Musk buying $1 billion in Tesla. I have a video that explains what this means and why Elon Musk bought those shares now. I feel very good about my ... Read more
Save $40 on a Handmade Dutch Coffeemaker That's Built for Life
Wired / 10h
Handmade in the Netherlands, the Moccamaster will kickstart your morning for years to come.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Just Can’t Stop Breaking Billboard Records
37Gizmodo / 10h
After the recent release of its full soundtrack, 'KPop Demon Hunters' is leading Billboard's Top 100 and 200 charts with no end in sight.
The Pope Is Watching Elon Musk’s Pocket
20Gizmodo / 10h
The Tesla billionaire may be on his way to being human history's wealthiest human, but he is not above religious judgement.
Divergent raises $290M to expand production of specialized military parts
22TechCrunch / 10h
Divergent Technologies' new round will help the company expand its manufacturing footprint across the U.S.
Nudists and Surfers Protest SpaceX’s Plans to Launch Starship From Florida
30Gizmodo / 10h
SpaceX is working to launch its megarocket from Cape Canaveral, which would restrict beach access.
Who are Alaska Airlines' partners? Plus, how to earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines recently launched their joint loyalty program, Atmos Rewards . Luckily, this new program still offers access to many valuable Alaska Airlines partners, with which you can earn and redeem Atmos Rewards points. So, here's what you should know about Alaska Airlines' partners. Who are Alaska Airlines' partners? Three categories of Alaska Airlines partners exist:
Is it time to ditch Sonos for WiiM? How the two multi-room ecosystems compare – and whether you should switch
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Sonos’ software snafus have given WiiM a chance to win over customers with lower prices and better reliability…will you be one of them?
WIRED Roundup: How Charlie Kirk Changed Conservative Media
100+Wired / 10h
On this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we discuss the legacy of Charlie Kirk and the aftermath of his murder.
Qualcomm's Next Snapdragon Chipset Is Off To a Poor Start
How-To Geek / 10h
Qualcomm doesn't seem to have quite figured out the naming scheme for its last few Snapdragon chips. Now, after the release of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, next year's chip will most certainly be a mouthful, as things are all up in the air now.
Robinhood plans to launch a startups fund open to all retail investors
29TechCrunch / 10h
The “Robinhood Ventures Fund I” is intended to allow any retail investor to make money on startups, but the details are scant.
Researchers uncover huge IPTV piracy network spanning 1,000 domains and 10,000 IP addresses - here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
IPTV piracy network traced by researchers has been running for years across 1,000 domains and 10,000 IPs.
The 9 most sought-after startups from YC Demo Day
TechCrunch / 10h
We asked YC-focused investors to name the startups from the Summer 2025 batch that generated the most interest.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint's Copilot Integration Is Getting a Wider Rollout
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Chat and its suite of AI agents to a wider audience, bringing the unified AI chat directly into Microsoft 365 apps. This is a big deal because the full-featured Copilot chat panel was only for those with a paid plan.
China says NVIDIA's Mellanox acquisition violated antitrust law
Engadget / 10h
A regulator has accused NVIDIA of violating China's antitrust laws over its acquisition of chipmaker Mellanox. In its preliminary findings of an investigation it commenced in December , the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) claimed that the company breached both national regulations and the conditional terms China outlined when it rubberstamped the $6.9 billion takeover. The SAMR
Company that owns Gucci, Balenciaga, other brands confirms hack
2 TTPs•
TechCrunch / 10h
Kering said the hackers did not steal credit card numbers and that it has contacted the customers whose data is part of the breach, without saying how many were affected.
FBI Carelessly Incinerates Large Amount of Meth, Sending Workers to Hospital
21Futurism / 10h
You work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and you're sitting on two pounds of seized methamphetamines that you need to get rid of. So what do you do? Burn it all in a pet shelter smack-dab in the middle of town, of course. It sounds beyond parody, but these are the events that played out in Billings, Montana, last Wednesday. And it did not go according to plan. As the Associated Press rep
OpenAI Reveals How (and Which) People Are Using ChatGPT
Gizmodo / 10h
ChatGPT is getting more personal than professional use.
HBO Will Really Test How Much ‘Game of Thrones’ You Want Next Year
Gizmodo / 10h
With 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and 'House of the Dragon' both aiming for the first half of 2026, the gap between visits to Westeros could be very thin.
Applicants say AI is making the job market hell. OpenAI wants to help.
Mashable / 10h
Last week, The Atlantic published a story with a very frank headline: "The Job Market Is Hell." The piece describes a frustrating situation for job seekers and hiring managers alike: "Young people are using ChatGPT to write their applications; HR is using AI to read them; no one is getting hired." Surveys also show growing anxiety about generative AI and its effect on jobs. A recent Reuters Ipsos
Live Updates From Meta Connect 2025 🔴
Gizmodo / 10h
Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we cover everything Meta announces at its annual developer conference. We're expecting new smart glasses, upgrades to its AI models, and more.
Your Power Supply Is a Ticking Time Bomb—Know the Warning Signs
How-To Geek / 10h
The Power Supply Unit (PSU) in your desktop computer is the beating heart of the system.Without power your computer is a paperweight, but just like a sudden heart attack can ruin your day, a worn-out or faulty PSU can scrap your whole computer permanently.
Ars Live: CTA policy expert explains why tariff stacking is a nightmare
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Earlier this month, Ars spoke with the Consumer Technology Association's vice president of international trade, Ed Brzytwa, to check in and see how tech firms have navigated Donald Trump's unpredictable tariff regimes so far. Brzytwa has led CTA's research helping tech firms prepare for Trump's trade war, but during our talk, he confirmed that "the reality has been a lot more difficult and far wo
New York details its plans for online age verification rules
Engadget / 10h
Last year, New York joined the wave of states passing legislation aimed at protecting minors using the Internet, particularly social media. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act in June 2024. Today, the state's Attorney General Letitia James released more specifics about what the SAFE for Kids Act will ent
iOS 26 Just Gave Your AirPods a Bunch of Free Upgrades
24Gizmodo / 11h
I know, I know... Liquid Glass. But think of the AirPods!
Video of 'Meta Ray-Ban Display' glasses surfaces ahead of Connect
Engadget / 11h
Meta's smart glasses plans were already one of the worst kept secrets, as there have been more than a year of leaks and reports about its work to add a heads-up display to the product. Now, just days before their unveiling at Connect, a promotional video of the new frames seems to have leaked. The video, reported and reposted by UploadVR , shows the new "Meta Ray-Ban Display" frames as well as a
iOS 26 Finally Gives the iPhone a Real Fitness App
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. With the launch of iOS 26, Apple has added a bunch of new features to the Fitness app—features that it has been sorely missing. Finally, you can track a workout from your phone without an Apple Watch, and you can pair a bluetooth heart rate monitor to your phone to get heart rate data. And though it seems like a small change, Apple Watch users wil
14 Hidden iOS 26 Features You Probably Missed
How-To Geek / 11h
iOS 26 is here, and with it comes a new Liquid Glass design, interface overhauls for apps like Safari and Music, and support for the new iPhone 17 family of devices.
5,500 Superconducting Wires Survive Intense Testing for World’s Largest Fusion Reactor
Gizmodo / 11h
Once complete, ITER will run fusion experiments using five times as much plasma as the largest reactors in operation today.
Looks Like Meta’s First Smart Glasses With a Screen Will Be Ray-Bans After All
Gizmodo / 11h
Surprise! Ray-Branding is here to stay.
Fueled by AI Hype, Google Becomes Fourth Company to Pass $3 Trillion Market Cap
24Gizmodo / 11h
AI hype is driving trillion-dollar gains for tech giants. Is there a bubble?
Oops: Avis Screws Up, Steals Rental Car & Belongings From Customer
34One Mile at a Time / 11h
If there’s a silver lining, at least it wasn’t Hertz for once, and no one was arrested ? Avis flags car as stolen, tows it without a trace OMAAT reader David shared a pretty wild experience he had renting a car from Avis. In late July, he started a month-long rental, for which he paid $1,146. He picked up the car in Scarsdale, New York, and planned to drop it off at JFK. He and his family were sp
Amazon has dropped "the best Mac ever" down to a terrific low price of $499
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Apple Mac mini (M4) is a glorious powerhouse device and it's now down to $499 at Amazon.
Boeing faces $3.1M fine for door plug blowout, hundreds of safety violations
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday proposed fines of $3.1 million against Boeing for various safety violations related to the January 2024 door plug blowout and what the FAA called "interference with safety officials' independence." An FAA statement said the proposed fine covers "safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024," and is the "maximum statutory c
macOS 26 Tahoe: The Ars Technica Review
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The last time Apple gave macOS a fresh design was in 2020's macOS 11 Big Sur . That release was relatively light on new features and heavy on symbolism. Big Sur is also when Apple finally jettisoned the "10" in Mac OS X after two decades. More importantly, it was the first release installed on then-new Apple Silicon Macs, the culmination of a decade-plus of in-house chip design that began with si
Early Access is the latest place where Steam is restricting games with mature themes
Engadget / 11h
Valve has apparently updated its Steam Early Access policy to no longer accept games with what the company deems to be "mature themes." As first reported by Gamesmarkt earlier this month, gaming studio Dammitbird, which develops the adult adventure game Heavy Hearts , was not allowed to put the title on Steam Early Access because of its content. Payment processors like Mastercard and Visa have be
Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm
26TechCrunch / 11h
Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users' brains to ensure they fully wake up.
Tesla Engineer Quits, Roasts Elon Musk in Spectacular Fashion
Futurism / 11h
After a tenure of eight years, a Tesla engineer has quit the company — and directed a seething missive toward his boss, Elon Musk. "I do need to address the elephant in the room: the main reason I'm leaving is that I think Elon has dealt huge damage to Tesla's mission (and to the health of democratic institutions in several countries)," Giorgio Balestrieri, a staff algorithms engineer who joined
CISA blasted by US watchdog for wasting funds and retaining the wrong employees
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Roughly $183 million was given to CISA in four years to reward the proper employees.
5 Reasons I Make Hard Copies of My Passwords
How-To Geek / 11h
Common wisdom says that you should never write down your passwords, and for the most part I agree. Especially if you write it down on a sticky note attached to your screen bezel.
St. Regis is heading to Costa Rica in 2027
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts broke ground on a new property in Costa Rica on Monday, marking the luxury brand's first resort in the country. When it's complete, The St. Regis Papagayo Resort will sit on more than a quarter of a mile of beachfront in the Guanacaste province on Costa Rica's Pacific Ocean coast. The hotel is expected to open in early 2027. Related: The best St. Regis hotels for the mo
Should you hold out for iPhone 18? What we know about the next-gen Apple phones.
Mashable / 11h
The iPhone 17 lineup offers a huge range of updates and improvements, plus it heralds the introduction of an all-new iPhone line , the iPhone Air . The new 17 series brings better cameras, a new design, and better processing, but not everyone is sold on the 2025 iPhone lineup. What’s next? The iPhone 18 series, of course. There are already tons of rumors around the 2026 iPhones, likely to be head
How to fit this into my header, explained: Why poorly cropped images are all over your feed
Mashable / 11h
Bait-and-switch humor has been around forever: set up an expectation, then flip it on its head. It’s one of comedy's oldest tricks, and right now it’s reviving an old trend on X . Users are cleverly playing with profile banners. The setup usually starts with a post about struggling to crop or format an image. But when you click into their profile to check, the banner reveals something completely
U.S. Airlines Sold 5 Billion Passenger Records To The Government To Track Your Travel Without A Warrant [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more
TechCrunch / 12h
The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026.
China accuses Nvidia of breaking anti-monopoly rules ahead of trade talks with US
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
China says Nvidia has violated agreements made during its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies.
I saw Samsung's micro-RGB next to a Hisense RGB mini-LED TV, and the future of TV has me excited
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
RGB display technologies are a big new addition to the TV world in 2025, and I got to compare Samsung's micro-RGB TV with Hisense's RGB mini-LED TV to see which has the early advantage.
Ice Cube Speaks Out on Why His ‘War of the Worlds’ Was So Weird
Gizmodo / 12h
The performer offers some insight into why Amazon's recent adaptation of the sci-fi classic felt so stiff and awkward.
Amazon teases major hardware launch – here are 5 things to expect, from new Echos to Kindles
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon has shared an invite for a major product launch later this month –here's what we think is coming based on its revealing teaser.
138-Room St. Regis Karya Cove Resort Bodrum Opening… In 2030!
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Marriott has just announced the latest luxury property it has signed. It’s one that I’m looking forward to, though we’ll have to be (really) patient… St. Regis brand coming to Bodrum, Turkey Marriott has signed an agreement with Kuzu Group to bring the St. Regis brand to Bodrum, Turkey. Specifically, the beachfront St. Regis Kazikli Cove is expected to open in 2030. For those not familiar with Bo
Buy vs. Lease a Car: Pros and Cons Explained
How-To Geek / 12h
Deciding between buying and leasing a car is one of the most important choices for any driver, yet it’s not always straightforward. Both options come with distinct advantages and drawbacks, and understanding them can save you money while ensuring your vehicle meets your lifestyle needs.
Nintendo is bringing back the reviled Virtual Boy as a Switch accessory
Mashable / 12h
Nintendo has a long history of redefining gaming with consoles that capture the imagination of kids and adults alike. They also made the Virtual Boy — and let’s be honest, that one was a dud. Now, nearly 30 years later, the infamous headache machine known for its drab red-and-black video games is making a comeback as an accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 . For $99, you can once again
iOS 26 is here. The 3 coolest features to try first.
Mashable / 12h
Apple released the long-awaited iOS 26 on Monday, and it's available now as a free software update. The new iPhone operating system promises major changes to how users operate their device and how it looks day-to-day. Downloading the new operating system is simple enough; getting used to all the changes might not be so easy. Change is hard, but we think this particular change will be rewarding fo
Turn Your Old Tech Into Art—Now With a 20% Discount
Wired / 12h
Grid Studio is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a 20 percent off sitewide sale. Its art pieces include deconstructed iPhones, Game Boys, and even the original Samsung Galaxy S.
LG expands its line of xboom earbuds with two new models
Engadget / 12h
LG just announced two new earbuds in its xboom line of audio products, following the launch of the xboom Buds in January . The xboom Buds Plus and Buds Lite (which seems like a relatively confusing name to beer drinkers) both hit store shelves sometime this month. The Buds Plus earbuds are filled with high-tech bells and whistles. These premium headphones boast adaptive EQ that continuously adjus
5 Essential Skills Every PC User Should Have
How-To Geek / 12h
So you want to be a PC user that doesn't have to rely on IT support for every little thing? You want to deal with most issues on your own, and feel in control of your computer?
watchOS 26 Is Now Coming To An Apple Watch Near You
How-To Geek / 12h
iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are all here. But watchOS 26 is perhaps one of the most overlooked. Apple has just released its latest watch update, and like its cousins in other hardware, it’s very packed.
iOS 26 Is Finally Out With a Ton Of New Features
How-To Geek / 12h
It’s been a long time coming. iOS 26 has been in the works for a long time, and it’s one of the wildest iOS updates we’ve seen in a long time. Now, it’s finally here—and it’s packing a heck of a lot of changes.
I Tested AI 'Humanizers' to See How Well They Actually Disguise AI Writing
Lifehacker / 12h
Artificial intelligence (AI) can’t do everything (or at least it can’t do everything well ), but one thing generative AI tools using large language models are very good at is creating text. If you bombed the verbal part of the SAT test and writing anything longer than a text is terrifying, the whole experience can seem pretty magical; being able to generate an email, essay , or cover letter witho
Commercial Airplanes Are Dosing Passengers With Neurotoxic Gases
Futurism / 12h
An increasing number of commercial airline passengers and flight attendants are being exposed to dangerous fumes while in the air, at times resulting in traumatic brain injuries that closely resemble the deadly concussions experienced by professional football players. As the Wall Street Journal reports , fume incidents have led to emergency landings and sickened passengers being taken to hospital
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is a fun little add-on, but I still think it should've been a free update
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is a small expansion that isn’t really worth the money.
Should everyone have access to ChatGPT? AI for all raises some important, yet difficult, questions
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A rumored plan to give all UK citizens ChatGPT Plus access sparks a bigger debate: should AI be treated as a universal utility?
Your Pixel's Scam Detection Is About to Get Even Better
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you wish your Google Pixel's scam detection feature worked in more places, like your favorite chat apps or Instagram Messenger? If so, we have some potentially good news. This week, we learned that Google is getting ready to expand this great feature beyond calls and texts, making its phones safer than ever.
Fly Southwest at least twice a year? Here’s why the Southwest Plus makes sense for you
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a big proponent of getting at least one airline card , even if you aren't loyal to a particular brand. Many points and miles fans stick to cards that earn transferable rewards ; while those are great, avoiding an airline card means you could be losing out on helpful benefits . Take the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card (see rates and fees ), for example.
Nvidia Broke Antitrust Law, China Says, as Tensions With U.S. Mount
NYT > Technology / 12h
Chinese regulators, on a day of U.S. trade talks, said that an acquisition by Nvidia had violated antimonopoly regulations.
Russia Tests Hypersonic Missile at NATO’s Doorstep—and Shares the Video
58Wired / 12h
Russian military exercises near NATO borders follow the recent incursion of Russian drones into the airspace of Poland and Romania, further stoking tensions with the West.
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