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Tesla Cybertruck fails to boost 2024 sales as annual deliveries fall for first time
100+TechCrunch / 3h
Tesla delivered fewer cars last year than it did in 2023, marking its first year-to-year drop and signaling that the company is struggling to reach new buyers. That means Tesla’s Cybertruck, which is the company’s first true new model since 2020, did little to boost the company’s growth in its first full year of sales. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




My Airline Elite Status Strategy For 2025: I’m Nearly A Free Agent
1KOne Mile at a Time / 1h
With it now being 2025, I thought it would be fun to share my airline elite status strategy for the coming year, following my recent post about my hotel elite status strategy . While I for the most part value airline elite status less than in the past, there is one program that I’m newly excited about. Still, I’d consider myself to largely be a “free agent,” since elite status isn’t my primary co




Inside the Y2K Crisis That Never Was, 25 Years Later
200+NYT > Technology / 2h
Planes didn’t fall from the sky on Jan. 1, 2000. A technology reporter who wrote a front-page article early that morning reflects on a crisis that never was.





Apple Agrees to $95 Million Settlement in Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit
Gizmodo / now
The company's virtual assistant allegedly recorded plaintiffs who hadn't said "hey Siri" while they were in their bedrooms and speaking with their doctors.




Unleash a Roomba for 40% off with this iRobot Essential deal
Mashable / 5min
GET $100.99 OFF: Jan. 2, get the iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Q0120 for $149 and save $101 or 40%. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Q0120 $149.00 at Amazon $249.99 Save $100.99 If a cleaner home is at the top of your list of New Years Resolutions then this iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum sale is not to be missed. Vacuuming invites procrastination the same way that carpet




NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000: Details, launch date rumors as CES 2025 looms
Mashable / 5min
Nvidia is kicking off CES with a big keynote next week, and everyone is pretty sure they know at least one thing that's going to be announced. SEE ALSO: CES 2025: 5 car trends we expect to see When the PC hardware company takes the stage on Jan. 6, it's widely expected that Nvidia will lift the veil on the GeForce RTX 5000 series of graphics cards. There are multiple reasons to believe this. One




Slash nearly $500 off an Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop and leave the dirty work to the robots
Mashable / 5min
SAVE $470: As of Jan. 2, get the Ecovacs Cube Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop for $329.99 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $799.99. That's a discount of 61%. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Ecovacs Cube Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop $329.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $470.00 If one of your New Year's resolutions was to delegate more of your everyday tasks to robots, you've probably already been




All the states Pornhub is blocked in as of January 1
Mashable / 5min
New Year's Day has come and gone, which means Pornhub is now blocked in 16 U.S. states. The site blocked itself from almost all of the American South , as 404 Media put it, as a response to age-verification laws . These are state requirements to submit ID to access websites where over a third of the content hosted is explicit. Louisiana started the trend of passing age-verification bills two year




These countries of concern can no longer buy Americans sensitive data
Mashable / 5min
The U.S. government has put the final touches on a sweeping rule that bans foreign access to Americans' bulk sensitive data, carrying out a Feb. 2024 Executive Order from President Joe Biden. The order creates a new regulatory national security program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Justice, designated with preventing the transfer and exploitation of bulk personal data and certain U.S. gover




We love the Peloton App One and App+ — and theyre on sale for up to 81% off
Mashable / 5min
SAVE UP TO 81%: The Peloton App One is on sale for just $2.49/month for your first two months, down from the typical price of $12.99/month. The Peloton App+ is just $4.99/month for your first two months, instead of the usual price of $24/month. Peloton App deals Basic app deal Peloton App One $2.49/month for two months (save $10.50/month) Advanced app deal Peloton App+ $4.99/month for two months




One Mile at a Time Commenting Rules & Guidelines
One Mile at a Time / 10min
This is overdue, but it’s time to update the commenting guidelines here at OMAAT. It has been over five years since I’ve updated the rules, and a lot has changed during that time. Let me explain what my goal is with the OMAAT comments section, the basic rules that I ask people to follow, how I go about moderating the comments section, and more. If you’re looking for the TL;DR version, I’ll give i




8Bitdo's Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox drops to a record low of $29
Engadget / 30min
The 8Bitdo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox is on sale via Amazon for just $29. This is a record low price and represents a discount of 36 percent. That’s a pretty good deal, especially when considering that first-party Xbox controllers are around $60. This isn’t a cheap knockoff. 8Bitdo makes fantastic controllers that regularly find a place in our best of lists . It’s licensed by Xbox and com




Unidentified Rocket Fragment Crashes in Kenyan Village
Gizmodo / 31min
The piece of space debris is believed to be a separation ring from a rocket, according to Kenya's space agency.




CES 2025: What to expect from the year’s first and biggest tech show
TechCrunch / 31min
CES 2025 officially kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, running through the end of the day on January 10. The “official” dates are specific to when the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center is open to attendees, and ultimately belie the show’s true duration. A pair of press days kick off Sunday […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




The Doom-themed CAPTCHA is real and you can try it now
Mashable / 34min
Proving you're human with a CAPTCHA test has never been more fun. Frontend development company Vercel used created Doom-themed CAPTCHA to show off its AI site builder, per TechCrunch . In order to pass the CAPTCHA, you need to kill three monsters in the popular first-person shooter game. According to the app site, the Doom CAPTCHA is meant for "for educational and entertainment purposes," so don'




My New Year’s Resolution Is a Clean Home With This 50% Off iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop
Gizmodo / 37min
It's time to let the robots handle all the dirty work so you can hang out and just relax for a new year.




Self-Driving Waymo Cab Smashes Into Delivery Robot
Futurism / 37min
Friendly Fire A video shared on social media appears to depict the prelude to an inter-robot-species conflict. The belligerents? A Waymo robotaxi and a Serve Robotics delivery robot , according to TechCrunch . The footage, taken in Los Angeles from a dashcam, shows the Serve robot puttering along a crosswalk at night before stopping in front of a curb on the opposite side of the street, taking a




Here's How Outdoor Smart Lights Can Boost Safety, Security, Style, and Ambience
How-To Geek / 42min
Outdoor smart lights are a great investment for any home with a garden, driveway, or other outdoor space. They can make your home environment safer and more secure, while also making it more stylish and a more enjoyable place to spend time in the evening.




Disney World discounts: Get a free Disney Dining Plan with hotel and ticket packages
80The Points Guy / 42min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Like most things we spend money on, Disney World vacations continue to increase in price . A one-day ticket for the Magic Kingdom can cost as much as $199 (though purchasing multiday tickets does bring the per-day cost down significantly). Even the cheapest on-site hotel options average around $150 per nig




Skeleton Crew‘s Giant Crab Monster Was a Practical Model Packed With Star Wars Easter Eggs
Gizmodo / 49min
Episode 6, 'Zero Friends Again,' is now on Disney+.




What is wave season? Perhaps the cheapest time to book a cruise
The Points Guy / 57min
When is the cheapest time of year to book a cruise? It might very well be wave season. Well then, what is wave season, you ask? It’s the time frame at the start of every year when all the cruise lines tout discounted fares or special deals in the hopes of booking up their voyages for the next 12 months. It dovetails nicely with the period in which many couples and families plan their vacations fo




Get the Apple Pencil Pro for $30 off and turn your iPad into a perfect drawing tablet
Mashable / 1h
GET $30 OFF: As of Jan. 2, get the Apple Pencil Pro for $99 at Walmart and save $30. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Pencil Pro $99.00 at Walmart $129.00 Save $30.00 For note-taking or digital illustration, the iPad comes alive with the addition of an Apple Pencil Pro. The Apple Pencil Pro brings even more sensitivity to iPad art, adding new motions and controls to a digital pencil that




Level up your fitness goals with these sporty earbuds that are up to 68% off at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
TAKE UP TO 68% OFF: Sporty earbuds from brands like Soundcore and Beats are on sale at Amazon today for up to 68% off. Best fitness-focused earbud deals at Amazon Best overall deal Soundcore Sport X10 earbuds $49.99 at Amazon (save $30) Best fitness earbuds with noise cancellation Amazon Echo Buds $44.99 at Amazon (save $95) Best fitness-focused Beats deal Beats Fit Pro $159.99 at Amazon (save $3




Microsoft claims Edge had a great year, boasts soaring browser user numbers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Microsoft claims 10 billion generative AI chats happened within Edge borwser during 2024 Edge leader also praises its performance enhancements Security features protected Edge users against trillions of trackers Microsoft has boldly suggested its Edge browser has been central to the AI experience for users across the world over the last 12 months. In a blog post , the company's General Manager fo




Samsung Wants You to Order Instacart From Your Fridge
How-To Geek / 1h
You can order basically anything from the comfort of your own home these days. That includes groceries, of course. Now, thanks to a partnership between Samsung and Instacart, you'll be able to order groceries from your fridge as soon as you notice you're out of tomatoes.




First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies: What's the Difference?
How-To Geek / 1h
Cookies are everywhere on the internet, and I don't mean those you can eat. I'm referring to the tiny data packets that quietly follow you around as you browse the internet. There are two types: first-party cookies and third-party cookies. While they share the same name, they serve very different purposes.




This is Jeopardy! ... on your Fire TV Stick
Engadget / 1h
You can now play Jeopardy! on your Fire TV Stick. Volley, the developer of the Alexa version of the game show, launched a new edition for Amazon’s streaming device on Thursday. Unlike the voice assistant edition, this one lets you see the clues onscreen, which I have to imagine makes it much more enjoyable. Of course, you also get a familiar view of the 60-year-old show’s iconic game board. The g




‘This Is A Race Thing’: Black Woman Forced Off American Airlines After White Man Claimed He Felt Threatened By Her In First Class
View from the Wing / 1h
She says she was physically pushed off her flight and that a flight attendant declares “this is a race thing.” Her partner was removed from the flight as well. Here you can see her being removed from the aircraft. She asks for police, because she doesn’t understand what she’s done to get kicked off. You can see a flight attendant waving ‘bye bye’ at her as she leaves the plane and is walked up th




Hundreds of Footprints Found in Jurassic ‘Dinosaur Highway’
27Gizmodo / 1h
At least five trackways were found in Oxfordshire, revealing a dynamic environment from about 166 million years ago.




Go from novice to developer for just $35
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Jumpstart your tech career with 15 courses on coding, AI, app development, and more with lifetime access for only $34.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Shutterstock The 2025 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $34.97 at Mashable Shop $1,500.00 Save $1,465.03 Ready to tackle a new challenge in 2025? Whether you’re dreaming of designing websites, analyzing data, or building cutting-ed




Get bombastic portable sound with a Bose SoundLink Max speaker at its lowest price yet


Mashable / 1h
SAVE $100: As of Jan. 2, get the Bose SoundLink Max portable speaker for $299, down from its usual price of $399. That's a discount of 25% and its lowest price yet . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bose SoundLink Max $299.00 at Amazon $399.00 Save $100.00 Looking for a great way to share your favorite music or podcasts with your friends and family? Whether you're having a party or you just w




Bowflexs coveted adjustable dumbbells are $150 off at Amazon for a limited time
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $150: As of Jan. 2, you can save $150 on the popular Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells , which are basically an entire rack of free weights shrunk down into one set of dumbbells that can easily fit into a small living space. Opens in a new window Credit: Bowflex Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells $399.00 at Amazon $549.00 Save $150.00 Every time a new year rolls around, to




Final Reminder: Donate today to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
If you've been too busy reading about giant old TVs to take part in this year's Ars Technica Charity Drive sweepstakes , don't worry. You still have a little bit of time to donate to a good cause and get a chance to win your share of over $4,000 worth of swag (no purchase necessary to win). In the first weeks of the drive, hundreds of readers contributed tens of thousands of dollars to either the




Almost the entire US South is now being blocked by Pornhub
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
It's getting harder to access popular adult sites in the US South. On Wednesday, Pornhub's owner, Aylo, kicked off the new year by blocking three more states that implemented age verification laws requiring ID to access porn. According to 404 Media , Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee are now among 17 states where Aylo sites, including Pornhub, RedTube, and YouPorn, cannot be accessed. The ot




Using 2D materials on chips without destroying the wiring
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Silicon chip manufacturers like Intel and TSMC are constantly outdoing themselves to make ever smaller features, but they are getting closer to the physical limits of silicon itself. “We already have very, very high density in silicon-based architectures where silicon performance degrades sharply,” said Ki Seok Kim, a scientist working at the MIT’s Research Laboratory of Electronics. One way arou




Tesla sales fell for the first time in over a decade
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Tesla sold almost 1.8 million cars in 2024, according to data released by the company this morning. Unfortunately for the electric automaker, it sold more than 1.8 million cars in 2023, beating this year's effort by 19,355 vehicles. But unlike last year, it managed to sell more cars than it built, with production falling by four percent in 2024. In the final quarter of 2024, Tesla built 436,718 M




Russia just launched the 2,000th Semyorka rocket—it’s both a triumph and tragedy
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
The Russian space program reached a significant milestone over the holidays with the 2,000th launch of a rocket from the "R-7" family of boosters. The launch took place on Christmas Day when an R-7 rocket lifted off, carrying a remote-sensing satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This family of rockets has an incredible heritage dating back nearly six decades. The first R-7 vehicle was designed




Woman’s Tonsils Grew Back 40 Years After Removal
Gizmodo / 1h
Forty years after having them removed, Katy Golden's tonsils returned to stir up trouble again.




Tesla reports its first-ever annual drop in deliveries
Engadget / 1h
Tesla has reported its first-ever decline in annual deliveries . The total number of deliveries for 2024 hovers at around 1.78 million, but the company delivered 1.81 million vehicles in 2023. Company shares fell by as much as seven percent at the news, but has since rallied a couple of points. This follows similar news from Q1 of 2024 , but that was just for a single quarter. Q4 showed a slight




How to Set Up Dolphin Emulator to Play Wii and GameCube on Windows
How-To Geek / 1h
If you're in the mood for retro gaming, be sure to try out Dolphin. It's the best emulator out there for Wii and GameCube titles, but there are a few things to check when setting it up for the first time.




Cybertruck Explosion at Trump Hotel Linked to U.S. Army SpecOps Sergeant, Pentagon Confirms
Gizmodo / 1h
The New Year started off with a Cybertruck catching fire and detonating makeshift explosives in front of a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.




This Customizable Govee Smart Ceiling Light Is Down to an All-Time Low Price to Brighten Your New Year
Gizmodo / 1h
Choose the light intensity and color you'd like with this fun and easy to use ceiling light, available for less right now at Amazon.




After Cybertruck Terror Attack, Elon Musk Screeches That Cybertrucks Are Bad for Terror Attacks
100+Futurism / 1h
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded just outside the Trump Towers hotel in Las Vegas early Wednesday morning, killing the person occupying the vehicle and injuring seven others. You'd be forgiven for initially suspecting the vehicle had burst into flames on its own, since others have previously . But investigators are now suggesting that the incident may have been an act of terrorism. Now, Tesla CEO Elon




It is time for my Festivus phone rant, and these smartphones have some explaining to do
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
In the spirit of Festivus , I am airing my grievances for the smartphone world. Gather round the Festivus pole! To paraphrase the impeccable Frank Costanza, ‘I got a lotta problems with you phones, and now you're going to hear about it!’ While I’m sure there will be time later for the feats of strength benchmark tests, now I want to discuss the ways my loved ones have disappointed me over the pas




Cozy up with two Amazon First Reads e-books: Free with Prime, or $1.99 without
Mashable / 2h
GET TWO FREE E-BOOKS: As of Jan. 2, Amazon is giving away two Amazon First Reads books for Prime members for free; non-Prime members get two for $1.99 each. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon / Danielle Prescod / Lee Child / Tamara L. Miller / Megan Chance / Angela Brown / Mallory Pearson Amazon First Reads Prime members get two free e-books. Non-Prime members pay $1.99 for the first two. Janua




I Made This Anime Convention Scavenger Hunt for My Family (and You Can Use It for Free)
LifeHacker / 2h
When I bought tickets for Anime NYC, I worried that the chaos would be overwhelming for my daughters' first convention. I started my own con-going tradition a decade ago with New York Comic Con, and I've attended countless conventions since, but Anime NYC was my twin 15-year-old daughters' first time going to an event so massive. To help, I planned to download a scavenger hunt to help guide them




An alleged 7-Zip zero-day is actually an AI hoax
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Twitter user posts alleged zero-day exploit for 7-Zip software However 7-Zip creator quickly debunks flaw Igor Pavlov says AI hallucination is to blame, and flaw isn't legitimate As a New Years Day gift, a Twitter user had posted details of a zero-day exploit in popular file compression software 7-Zip - but its creator, Igor Pavlov, swiftly debunked it as an AI hoax. “The common conclusion is tha




The Apple Watch Series 10 Hasn’t Been Priced This Low In Weeks, Lowest Price Since Its Launch!
Gizmodo / 2h
The best wearable fitness tracker in the Apple family is back to its Cyber Week pricing with this 16% off deal.




Alaska Mileage Plan Elite Status For Award Flights: Game Changer?
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Alaska Airlines has rolled out some major changes to its Mileage Plan program as of 2025. In this post I’d like to discuss the details of my single favorite change, which is that you can now qualify for elite status with award flights. If you ask me, this is a pretty revolutionary development. Alaska credits elite qualifying miles on all award flights As of January 1, 2025, the Alaska Mileage Pla




Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card review: Worth keeping year after year
25The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card overview Even if you aren’t a Marriott loyalist, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card is worth considering. It comes with a valuable welcome bonus, an annual free night and elite night credits but carries a lower annual fee than most other cards in the Marriott c




6 things to do to improve your credit score in 2025
36The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When it comes to your financial persona, there are few metrics more important than your credit score. This number can influence not only your ability to get approved for top travel credit cards but also the interest rate you pay on a mortgage, your ability to obtain an auto loan and a host of other aspects of your li




Spotify’s partner program for podcast hosts is now available
20TechCrunch / 2h
Spotify announced Thursday the launch of its new “Partner Program” that lets popular podcast hosts monetize their video content. Spotify’s new program gives qualifying creators on its platform opportunities for extra income beyond just advertising revenue, such as video payouts. The program was initially announced back in November and is officially available in the U.S., […] © 2024 TechCrunch. Al




The first 27-inch 4K gaming OLED monitor is here courtesy of Samsung
Engadget / 2h
Ahead of the official start of CES , Samsung has announced a trio of new Odyssey gaming monitors. Of the bunch, the G81SF is the most interesting. Samsung says it’s the first 4K, 27-inch OLED gaming monitor. The panel features a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms gray-to-gray pixel response time. At 4K and 27 inches, pixel density clocks in at 165 pixels per inch, meaning the G81SF should produce an i




Thomson Reuters acquires tax automation company SafeSend for $600M
20TechCrunch / 2h
Thomson Reuters has acquired tax automation company SafeSend in an all-cash transaction valued at $600 million. Founded in 2008, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based SafeSend serves a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the processing and sharing of sensitive financial documents. This includes tools for delivering tax returns, gathering e-signatures, collecting payments, automating workflows, meetin




The Year Ahead in Movies
Gizmodo / 2h
Superheroes are coming back in a big way, but 2025 will also be huge for horror as well as unconventional nostalgia.




AI-generated phishing emails are getting very good at targeting executives
20Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Corporate executives are being hit with an influx of hyper-personalized phishing scams generated by artificial intelligence bots, as the fast-developing technology makes advanced cyber crime easier. Leading companies such as British insurer Beazley and ecommerce group eBay have warned of the rise of fraudulent emails containing personal details probably obtained through AI analysis of online prof




This Is How the Nintendo Switch 2 May Achieve 4K
39Gizmodo / 2h
With its special Nvidia chip and AI upscaling, the Nintendo Switch 2 may allow you to play at resolutions the first Switch couldn’t handle.




Do Hilton Diamond Members Get Suite Upgrades? It’s Complicated
One Mile at a Time / 2h
There are pros and cons to each major hotel loyalty program , including when it comes to suite upgrades . For many, the prospect of a suite upgrade is one of the most valuable perks of a high hotel elite tier, though understandably, not all programs are created equal. I recently wrote about the suite upgrade policy for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum members and above, and a reader asked if I could writ




11 Hidden Features in Apple Music Every User Should Know About
LifeHacker / 3h
Apple Music (previously iTunes) is a behemoth of a music manager app for macOS and Windows—and it has changed and developed so much since its launch in 2001 that you may well have not come across everything this piece of software has to offer. It has evolved almost as rapidly as the digital music industry. Whether you turn to Apple Music as your default audio player or you're wondering if it's wo




What Garmin's 'Recovery Time' Estimate Actually Means
LifeHacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As I sit here typing, my Garmin watch tells me that I have 21 hours until I’ve fully recovered from the workout I did earlier today. It wasn’t even a hard workout, but I’ve come to expect long recovery estimates from Garmin—and I won't let this number stop me from going on an easy run in the morning. The recovery time doesn’t mean what you might t




6 big entertainment stories you missed over the 2024 holiday season: The Batman Part 2 delayed again, The Night Agent season 2 trailer, and more
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
The 2024 festive season has come and gone, but it wasn't completely devoid of entertainment-based news. Indeed, the holidays didn't stop the world's biggest studios from releasing trailers for new movies and TV shows, or making other notable announcements ahead of New Year's Day. We covered a couple of those reveals over the break, with Creature Commandos confirmed to be returning for a second se




US government says companies are no longer allowed to send bulk data to these nations
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
US DoJ issues final rule on Executive Order Executive Order 14117 Large transactions of US citizen data to hostile nations will be banned Ban will protect US national security by prevent US citizens from being targeted en mass in cyber espionage and foreign influence The US Department of Justice has issued a final rule on Executive Order 14117, which President Joe Biden signed in February 2024, p




Flight Attendant Spills Coffee On Passenger’s Laptop, Offers ‘$25 And A Cheese Plate’ And JetBlue Says ‘Not Our Problem’
View from the Wing / 3h
A JetBlue passenger says they had their laptop fried when a flight attendant spilled an iced coffee all over them. The crewmember “apologized, brought me a cheese plate, and gave me a $25 voucher” and they left it at that until they realized the laptop would no longer work. Continue reading ...




Start 2025 With a Brand New Google Pixel Tablet While They’re Cheaper Than iPads
Gizmodo / 3h
Save 25% in a limited-time deal and get one of the the best Android tablets on the market for just $299.




China-linked attack on US Treasury Department reportedly targeted its sanctions office
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Engadget / 3h
The US Treasury Department told lawmakers in a letter back in December that its documents and workstations were accessed by an external party in a security breach. It described the attack as "a major cybersecurity incident" and attributed it to a "China state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat actor." Now, The Washington Post has reported that the bad actors infiltrated a "highly sensitive offi




Incase Brings Microsoft’s Ergonomic Keyboard Back From the Dead
How-To Geek / 3h
Accessory maker Incase today at CES 2025 announced its new Compact Ergonomic Keyboard featuring a split design, a dedicated Copilot key for Windows users, and more.




4 Problems I Had With My Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (And How I Fixed Them)
How-To Geek / 3h
For all its benefits, like a more comfortable hand feel and a lower susceptibility to analog stick drift, a wireless Nintendo Pro Controller can be a source of problems. Here are some of the issues I managed to overcome.




Feb. 1 is the deadline for choosing Marriott Annual Choice Benefits: Here’s what to pick
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott elite status offers some impressive benefits to frequent travelers. But the perks get particularly compelling once you accrue at least 50 elite nights in a calendar year and reach Marriott Platinum Elite status . One of the benefits you’ll receive is the ability to choose a Marriott Annual Choice




LG will bring brighter OLED TVs to CES 2025, thanks to adding 33% more OLED
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
LG's next generation of OLED panels could reach 3,700 nits Coming to G-series TVs but not LG's more affordable models Samsung's also working on brighter QD-OLED displays As much as we love the best OLED TVs , there's one area where there's still room for improvement: brightness. Even the elite models are a little dark compared to mini-LED, and that's something LG in particular has been working on




Birdwatching Meets Technology With This AI Bird Feeder Camera at 53% Off for a Smarter New Year
Gizmodo / 3h
Save over $100 at Amazon on this solar-powered bird buffet that captures pics and videos of your visitors with a motion-activated camera.




GNOME vs. KDE Plasma: Top Linux Desktops Compared
How-To Geek / 3h
While GNOME and KDE Plasma stand as Linux's most popular desktop environments (DEs), they couldn't be more different. Let's compare the desktop experience, customizability, and performance to give you a better idea of what each has to offer.




Bill Skarsgård Teases a Hardcore Pennywise for Welcome to Derry
28Gizmodo / 3h
Plus, get a look at what's coming on the season finale of Creature Commandos .




Etihad US Preclearance Lounge Abu Dhabi Airport Now Open
32One Mile at a Time / 3h
Here’s some great news for US-bound Etihad Airways passengers… New Etihad Abu Dhabi US Preclearance Lounge Etihad has a US Preclearance facility at Zayed International Airport Abu Dhabi (AUH), whereby passengers clear customs and immigration prior to boarding their US-bound flight. The airline has had such a facility dating all the way back to 2014. However, the airport’s new Terminal A opened in




You Can Get the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $70 Right Now
LifeHacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This refurbished Ring Video Doorbell Pro is now $69.99, a significant drop from its original $139.99. Since it’s certified, you can expect it to look and work like new, having been thoroughly tested to meet quality standards. Certified Refurbished Ring Video Doorbell Pro $6




MetLife denies hack after ransomware group claims attack
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
RansomHub claims intrusion into what appears to be MetLife’s Latin-American division Group leaks MetLife documents to corroborate the claim However MetLife says the intrusion pertains to a company owned by a subsidiary Infamous ransomware group RansomHub claims it breached the Latin-American division of insurance giant MetLife on New Year’s Eve, but the company itself is denying any incident. Ran




How to watch Thompson vs. Dimitrov in the 2025 Brisbane International online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Thompson vs. Dimitrov in the 2025 Brisbane International for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Australian Open is fast approaching, which means the best players in the world will be looking to build some momentum before the first round of Grand Slam games. The Brisbane International provides the perfect opportuni




iPhones Are Never Under $100 but This Tiny Smartphone Is Just $90 and Packed With Mega Features
Gizmodo / 4h
Tired of taking your full-sized smartphone everywhere you go? Try this 55% off NanoPhone on for size.




The Download: AI flops, and what the year ahead holds for EVs
MIT Technology Review / 4h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The biggest AI flops of 2024 The past 12 months have been undeniably busy for those working in AI. There have been more successful product launches than we can count, and even Nobel Prizes. But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. AI is an unpredictable techn




Apheris rethinks the AI data bottleneck in life science with federated computing
28TechCrunch / 4h
AI is fundamentally dependent on data, but the vast majority of health data goes unused for understandable reasons — chiefly patient privacy, regulation, and IP protection. “This is the core underlying problem” of building AI solutions for life sciences and related areas like pharmaceutics, said German entrepreneur Robin Röhm. And not only that: Collaboration when […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right




2025 will be the year climate tech learns to love AI
32TechCrunch / 4h
As 2025 dawns, it’s a good time to look at the trends that are likely to define the coming 12 months. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Telegram introduces third-party verification and new search filters
Engadget / 4h
Telegram has introduced a new third-party account verification system as part of its latest app update, the company announced in a blog post . The idea is to let public figures or companies that are already verified by Telegram in turn verify others, for instance employees in the organization. "This decentralized platform for additional verification will help prevent scams and reduce misinformati




The Samsung Galaxy S25 could borrow two great features from the Pixel 9 Pro
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series could come with crash detection Other rumors point to a free year of Gemini Advanced Official information about the S25 lineup is expected this month It’s 2025, and as such the Samsung Galaxy S25 series feels closer than ever – we’re expecting to hear official news of the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra within the next few weeks. We’ve already seen and rep




The JBL 9.1 Soundbar at 52% Off Is a Steal That Will Amplify Your New Year
Gizmodo / 4h
You'll be grateful you gave this JBL 9.1 soundbar a chance, especially at this massive discount.




Apple, Tesla, Spotify: The tech announcements that never happened in 2024
Mashable / 4h
2024 was a huge year for tech, with artificial intelligence fast becoming the most promising tech advancement since, well, perhaps the internet itself. We also saw a ton of incredible new gadgets , laptops , phones , tablets , electric vehicles , and yes, even a few cool new robots. What we didn't see, however, is a couple of services and products that were promised for 2024, but simply never saw




How To Use Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Awards
26One Mile at a Time / 4h
In this post I want to take an in-depth look at Marriott Nightly Upgrade Awards, which are a Bonvoy elite benefit that members have conflicting feelings about. Major changes were made to this program in 2024 ( and then partially reversed ), as Suite Night Awards were rebranded as Nightly Upgrade Awards. Let’s cover everything you need to know about how these work for the 2025 program year. What a




Should Apple Smart Home Users Insist on HomeKit-Compatible Devices?
How-To Geek / 4h
If you own an iPhone, does that mean you should ensure all your smart home devices are HomeKit-compatible? There are strong arguments in favor, but it shouldn't always be a deal-breaker.




View of the library in the Dr. R. Adlington Newman house on 1630 (7900) East Jefferson Avenue. Room…
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
View of the library in the Dr. R. Adlington Newman house on 1630 (7900) East Jefferson Avenue. Room is furnished with bookshelves, chairs, end table and chaise lounge. Fireplace on right. Handwritten on back: “January 1902, library. 1630 East Jefferson.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library




Spend $50, Save $200: The Smart Way to Avoid Resort Fees in Las Vegas [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 5h
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 ...




How to watch Panthers vs. Falcons online
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TL;DR: Live stream Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons on YouTube TV or Sling TV . The final week of NFL regular season is here. The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons will face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Panthers are 4-12 and have long been eliminated from playoff contention. The Falcons are 8-8 and on the bubble in the NFC. In order for the Falcons to make the playoffs, t




How to Remap Controller Buttons on the PS5
How-To Geek / 5h
The PlayStation 5 allows you to remap buttons on your DualSense, DualShock 4, or third-party controller. This allows you to use a custom control scheme for all games, apps, and menus on the console. Here's how to find the right settings.




I'm raising my bread-making game in 2025 with these 5 affordable gadgets and apps
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
There's nothing quite like a warm slice of homemade bread topped with a slather of butter – absolute heaven. Making your own bread, however, isn't always as heavenly. Fortunately, there are some great gadgets and apps available to help raise your bread-baking game, and I've tried a lot of them. So, if your New Year resolution is to master the art of making perfect loaves – without a bread maker –




GitHub has a major problem with fake rankings, which could put users at risk of attack
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Researchers found 4.5 million fake stars on GitHub The platform’s ranking and recommendations lean heavily on stars Users are being urged to consider much more than just the number of stars New research has revealed how widespread fake stars are across the GitHub platform, which could prove dangerous by increasing the visibility of malicious repositories associated with scam activity. Similar to




A OnePlus Watch 3 Pro launch may be imminent – and it could be feature-packed
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Hints of a OnePlus Watch 3 Pro have emerged New health features for the companion app have leaked too The smartwatches could launch very soon In our OnePlus Watch 2 review we gave the wearable 4.5 stars out of 5, so we're very much looking forward to what its successor has to offer – and new information tips some potential health features, as well as the possibility of a Pro edition of the watch.




Inside the hands-on lab of an experimental archaeologist
23Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Back in 2019 , we told you about an intriguing experiment to test a famous anthropological legend about an elderly Inuit man in the 1950s who fashioned a knife out of his own frozen feces. He used it to kill and skin a dog, using its rib cage as a makeshift sled to venture off into the Arctic. Metin Eren, an archaeologist at Kent State University, fashioned rudimentary blades out of his own froze




Here's everything you need to know about the huge Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 update
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 arrives on January 15 It adds a new world for players to explore This is in addition to two new five-star playable characters Hoyoverse has announced some new details about the Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0, or ‘Paean of Era Nova’, update and it seems absolutely massive. First and foremost, it kicks off a new chapter in the main story and allows players to experience




The year's first batch of free PS Plus games includes one of the best modern racers, a must-play indie, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
PS Plus's monthly free games for January are coming soon Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe head the lineup They'll be available across every PS Plus tier from January 7 The PS Plus free games for January have been officially revealed, and it's looking like a pretty strong start to the year for the subscription serv




Alaska Airlines Visa Card Limited Time Bonus: 70K Miles + Companion Fare
1KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card Alaska Airlines and Bank of America have a couple of co-branded credit cards, which have the potential to be pretty lucrative. We’ve just seen an improved limited time welcome offer rolled out on the personal version of the card, the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card , making it the ideal time to apply. Alaska Visa Card




Alaska Airlines Visa Card: 9 Reasons To Apply
1KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card The $95 annual fee Alaska Airlines Credit Card ( review ) is Alaska Airlines’ personal credit card issued by Bank of America, and it’s offering an excellent limited time welcome bonus at the moment. This is a card that many people may not have considered, so in this post I wanted to share nine reasons you should pick up this card




Alaska Airlines Credit Card Review: Big Bonus, Great Perks
1KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card is a valuable airline credit card, which has a generous welcome offer and strong ongoing perks. In this post, I wanted to provide a detailed review of Alaska’s personal credit card, issued by Bank of America, for those who may not have the card yet. This is an especially good time t




Alaska Mileage Plan Elite Status With Credit Card Spending: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Alaska Airlines has rolled out some major changes to its Mileage Plan program as of 2025. Among those updates are more opportunities to earn elite status through credit card spending. In this post I wanted to go over the details of that, and discuss whether it’s worth it. Earn 30K elite qualifying miles with Alaska credit cards As of 2025, Alaska Mileage Plan has introduced new ways to earn elite




Dating apps don’t work as well as you think they do
Mashable / 5h
From best pals to colleagues you barely tolerate, it can feel like you're surrounded by people who met their partners on a dating app . But all that anecdotal evidence we've been collecting over the years since the apps launched, all the friends, acquaintances, and distant cousins who've met the loves of their lives with a swipe — their digital meet cutes might make it feel like the only way to m




Vodafone sells Italian business for €8 billion
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Vodafone Italy snapped up by Swisscom in €8 billion deal Move means Vodafone no longer operates networks in Italy or Spain Vodafone says it is focused on growth in the UK ahead of Three merger Vodafone has confirmed the completion of the sale of its Italian business (Vodafone Italy) to Swisscom AG in a deal with €8 billion ($8.3 billion). Switzerland’s Swisscom, primarily operating in its home co




The Morning After: Tech’s biggest losers in 2024
Engadget / 5h
Welcome to 2025. Wave farewell to yesteryear with the biggest losers in tech . Picking our favorite villains in 2024 was challenging when it simply wasn’t a great time for tech. With the depressing spiral that is social media, the will-they-or-won’t-they dance of banning TikTok in the US and the neverending edited and deepfaked content, it’s just so noisy. Is it the internet of slop? Is it exhaus




How to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers online
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Portland Trail Blazers head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles in a Western conference matchup. The Trail Blazers are 11-21, which lands them in 13th place in the west. The Lakers are faring a bit better, with an 18-14 record, which lands them in seventh place. The Tra




How to watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors online
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TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Philadelphia 76ers head to the Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a non-conference matchup. The 76ers are 13-17, which puts them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Warriors are 16-16, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference. The 76ers hav




How to watch Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder online
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TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Los Angeles Clippers head to the Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are 19-14, which puts them in sixth place in conference standings. The Thunder are 27-5, in first place in the west, but the team also has the second




Why I'm Not Sold on Linux Tiling Window Managers
How-To Geek / 6h
Many hardcore Linux users love tiling window managers meant to optimize screen space for productivity. But I'm fine with regular stacking window behavior. Here's why.




Save the date and see the ultimate in home entertainment
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Something special is coming to Las Vegas this month, and if you're looking for home entertainment Heaven then you're going to want to tune in for the big reveal. That's because Yaber plans to unveil the ultimate in home entertainment. You might not know the Yaber name just yet, but it's becoming a really big deal in home entertainment technology. The youthful brand – the "Y" in its name represent




3 new movies on Max with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Max has announced its new slate of January 2025 content and there are some excellent movies for you to stream. Max is easily one of the best streaming services because it has a massive library of films covering a whole range of genres with new titles added every month. But with so many options, figuring out what’s worth your time can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Our everything new




Buy World Of Hyatt Points With 25% Bonus (1.92 Cents Per Point)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 6h
A couple of months ago, World of Hyatt launched its current promotion on purchased points . This has the potential to be quite a good deal. I want to post a reminder of this offer, both because it will be expiring soon, and also because the annual cap on how many points you can purchase has reset (meaning you can potentially take advantage of this offer a second time). Promotion on purchased Worl




NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for January 2, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr




How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves online
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TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Boston Celtics head to the Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are 24-9, which lands them in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Timberwolves are 17-15, which lands them in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Cel




How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat online
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TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Miami Heat in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Indiana Pacers head to the Kaseya Center to face the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pacers are 16-18, which lands them in eighth place. The Heat are 17-14, which lands them in sixth place, just ahead of the Pacers. The Pacers have lost three of their last five games, and are




Expect more improvements to the PlayStation Portal experience as Sony plans "incremental steps" to make game streaming better
26Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Sony is planning gradual, measured updates to the PlayStation Portal experience Executive Hiromi Wakai explains "incremental steps" will be taken to improve gaming on the device Peak time for PS Portal usage is around 9pm, according to Sony It seems that more PlayStation Portal improvements will be coming in 2025 and potentially beyond, and Sony is paying close attention to community feedback. Th




Apple promised us CarPlay 2.0 in 2024 – but it hasn't arrived yet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
CarPlay 2.0 has missed its 2024 deadline Small updates were spotted in November A full launch could still happen in 2025 You may remember Apple teasing a next-gen CarPlay experience back in December 2023, with Porsche and Aston Martin apparently signed up to help – and we were then promised that the software would be rolling out in the US sometime in 2024. Well, it's now 2025 – happy new year by




Will the Nintendo Switch 2 feature AI upscaling? This patent suggests it’s on the cards
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
A Nintendo patent could reveal some of the AI upscaling technology that will power the Nintendo Switch 2 It details a method to increase picture quality using machine learning The patent suggests this could be used to keep game file sizes low Another day, another huge flurry of potential information about the Nintendo Switch 2 . This time we’ve learned more about the kind of upscaling technology




Corporate executives are being increasingly targeted by AI phishing scams
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Experts warn executives are being hit with personalized AI phishing attacks AI tools can process huge amounts of data on targets 90% of successful cyber attacks start with a phishing scam Top businesses such as eBay and Beazley are reporting huge increases in the volume of personalized phishing attacks levied against high-level employees. A recent report by the Financial Times , outlined the grow




Meta's Horizon app was the no. 1 iPhone app on Christmas Day – and I'm not surprised. Here's why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
This year Meta’s Quest app (called Meta Horizon) – which is required to set up the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S headsets – once again rocketed to the top spot of the App Store’s free app chart on Christmas day, and I’m hardly surprised the VR headsets were seemingly the top tech gift of 2024. The Quest success was spotted by Upload VR who noted that this is the third time Meta has achieved this




Creature Commandos just revealed the DCU's Batman for the first time, and it's a disappointing cameo I'm willing to forgive for one big reason
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Creature Commandos episode 6 reveals the DCU's Batman for the first time The Dark Knight can be seen near the end of the Max show's latest chapter There's still no word on who'll play him in James Gunn's rebooted superhero franchise Creature Commandos episode 6 has provided a first official look at the DC Cinematic Universe's (DCU) Batman, and it's a justifiable disappointment. The Max show's pen




Our predictions for AI in 2025 – what next for ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence and more
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
As 2025 kicks off, artificial intelligence isn’t just something to look forward to in the future anymore, it's here right now, but that doesn't mean there's not a lot of room to grow. After a jam-packed 2024 , there are still plenty of plans in place from OpenAI with ChatGPT , Google Gemini , Apple Intelligence , Meta AI, and others. All of the AI developers are racing to outdo each other, pushin




How wind tech could help decarbonize cargo shipping
39MIT Technology Review / 7h
Inhabitants of the Marshall Islands—a chain of coral atolls in the center of the Pacific Ocean—rely on sea transportation for almost everything: moving people from one island to another, importing daily necessities from faraway nations, and exporting their local produce. For millennia they sailed largely in canoes, but much of their seafaring movement today involves big, bulky, diesel-fueled carg




Nationwide boss says women working at home could be missing out on job opportunities
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Nationwide CEO says leaders need to have a “physical presence” in the office The company’s RTO mandate has been in force for 12 months Extra childcare support should be offered to support this The debate surrounding hybrid working continues to rumble on, with UK banking giant Nationwide taking a stance against working from home in favor of job opportunities. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's ‘Today’ prog




ASUS ROG Phone 9 Review: A Phone For Hardcore Mobile Gamers
How-To Geek / 7h
I never thought the concept of a "gamer phone" was a great idea. Most flagship smartphones and tablets could play whatever mobile game I wanted just fine, so why would I want a phone specifically designed for gaming? It didn't seem like there was a point. Then I tried the ASUS ROG Phone 9 .




200-Room St. Regis Cap Cana Opening Opening April 2025
One Mile at a Time / 7h
St. Regis will be expanding nicely in the Caribbean in the coming months. In addition to the imminent opening of the St. Regis Aruba , the brand is also opening its first property in the Dominican Republic. Let’s cover the details. Basics of the new St. Regis Cap Cana, Dominican Republic The St. Regis Cap Cana is accepting reservations for stays as of April 15, 2025. It will be located on the eas




New year, new career in cybersecurity: Gain ethical hacking skills that pay $$
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TL;DR: Get over 100 hours of expert ethical hacking training across 15 courses for just $34.97 through January 12. If you’ve been eyeing a career in cybersecurity in the new year, this ethical hacking bundle is a great way to get started — and a lucrative one. With cyber threats as a growing concern, companies are paying top dollar for experts who know how to protect their digital assets . This o




Go paperless for life with a mobile document scanning app for $42
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TL;DR: SwiftScan VIP gives you high-quality mobile scanning and document tools for life — all for $41.99 with promo code FESTIVE30 . Opens in a new window Credit: SwiftScan SwiftScan VIP: Lifetime Subscriptionwith promo code FESTIVE30 $41.99 at Mashable Shop $199.99 Save $158.00 with promo code FESTIVE30 Keeping track of papers doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending battle. With SwiftScan VIP ,




Turn your screen into a window to the world with MagellanTV documentaries
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TL;DR: MagellanTV's lifetime subscription — now $139.97 — lets you stream thousands of documentaries forever. Opens in a new window Credit: MagellanTV MagellanTV Documentary Streaming Service: Lifetime Subscription $139.97 at Mashable Shop $999.00 Save $859.03 Forget endlessly scrolling through shows you’ll never watch. With MagellanTV, you get access to thousands of documentaries that inform, en




Keep your eyes on the road with voice-controlled wireless car display on sale
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TL;DR: Enjoy safer, hands-free driving with this wireless car display for $74.97 — now with free shipping, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility. Upgrading your car’s tech doesn’t have to mean upgrading your car. This wireless heads-up car display puts Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at your disposal for $74.97 — or better yet, just the sound of your voice. It’s all about keeping you conne




Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for January 2 (#571)
How-To Geek / 7h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.




YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement
41BBC News / 7h
The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.




It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health
48Wired / 8h
Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.




The most on-time airlines (and airports) in the world
The Points Guy / 8h
What was the most on-time airline — and airport — in the world in 2024? New numbers released to kick off the new year offer some answers. Aeromexico proved to be the global winner, according to data released Thursday by aviation analytics firm Cirium. In 2024, nearly 87% of the Mexico City-based carrier’s flights arrived at their destination on time. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY Closely following Ae




Everything new on Max in January 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Max's January 2025 schedule features an impressive lineup to start the new year right. From timeless classics and kid-friendly favorites to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, there’s no shortage of excellent movies to watch on Max this month. Plus, several new seasons of top Max TV shows are ready to binge. As one of the best streaming services out there, Max consistently delivers fresh content for tho




Telegram rolls out third-party account verification, filters
32TechCrunch / 8h
Telegram has rolled out its first update of the year, adding a new account verification method powered by third-parties, new message search filters, and the ability to turn gifts into NFTs. The chat app already had a program to verify public figures and organizations on the platform, and it has now launched a project to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.




Chinese government hackers reportedly targeted US Treasury’s sanctions office during December cyberattack
TechCrunch / 8h
Chinese government hackers targeted the U.S. Treasury’s highly sensitive sanctions office during a December cyberattack, according to reports. According to The Washington Post, the state-sponsored hackers targeted the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a government department that imposes economic and trade sanctions against countries and individuals, to potentially access information on Ch




Why EVs are (mostly) set for solid growth in 2025
MIT Technology Review / 8h
MIT Technology Review ’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest of them here . It looks as though 2025 will be a solid year for electric vehicles—at least outside the United States, where sales will depend on the incoming administration’s policy choices. Globally, these cleaner cars and trucks will continu




Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
27Wired / 9h
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.




Kia recalls over 22,000 electric cars due to missing seat bolts
21Mashable / 10h
Kia has issued a recall of over 22,000 electric cars in the U.S. due to missing seat mounting bolts. The recall impacts 22,883 Kia EV9 electric cars from model year 2024-25. The company states that some of these vehicles are missing second and third row seat mounting bolts, and as such "may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions, increasing the risk of injury." Launched in 20





Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards January 2025
3KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for January 2025, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months. There are quite a few destinations bookable with this promotion, including several in North America and the Caribbean, with some being in business class and premium economy. Let’s go over the details, as there’s




Make Microsoft Visual Pro your new coding command centre for £23.80
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is now just £23.80 (reg. £396.31) through 12 January. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows £23.80 at the Mashable Shop £396.31 Save £372.51 If you're unhappy with your coding process, a software switch could be in order. Elevate your coding experience with Microsoft Visual Studi




How to watch Australia vs. India 5th Test online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. India for free on 7Plus . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The festive season is over, but there is no need to be down about the prospect of