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X is sold. But Musk is still in control.
5KMashable / 7h
X owner Elon Musk announced late Friday that the social media site had been sold ... to xAI, Musk's own Artificial Intelligence company. "xAI and X’s futures are intertwined," Musk posted on X . "Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent ... this will allow us to build a platform that doesn’t just reflect the world but actively accelerates hu
Pack your Global Entry card — here are 3 times you may need to use it
3KThe Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This story is continually updated. Global Entry expedites entry to the U.S. for American travelers via designated Global Entry kiosks at more than 75 airports, allowing them to bypass lengthy U.S. Customs and Border Protection lines. In addition, if you depart from one of 15 preclearance locations , you can clear customs before physically reentering the U.S. After applying for Glob
Facebook's New Friends-Only Feed Lets You Scroll Like It's 2008
100+Lifehacker / 13h
Facebook wants to be your friend again, by showing you what your real friends are up to. In an attempt to save itself from the AI slop and clickbaity images that are all over its algorithmic feed, Facebook is now updating its mobile app's dedicated Friends tab to be a whole feed, showing you updates only from the real people that you actually care about. That's a pretty big change, since before,
SquareX Discloses Browser-Native Ransomware that Puts Millions at Risk
Next Big Future / 28min
Palo Alto, USA, 29th March 2025, CyberNewsWire
The Samsung Q60D TV is down to a record-low price in the Amazon Spring Sale
Mashable / 1h
LOWEST-EVER PRICE: As of March 29, the 55-inch Samsung Q60D TV is on sale for $479.99 in the Amazon Spring Sale. This deal saves you 38% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 55-inch Samsung Q60D TV $497.99 at Amazon $797.99 Save $300 We can't think of a better way to spend your weekend that perusing the best deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale. OK, there are plenty of better way
Hurdle hints and answers for March 29, 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
Tired of Adobe fees? This Mac PDF editor has no subscriptions
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : For one more day only, Mashable readers and Mac users can save £32 on the PDF Expert Premium Plan lifetime subscription — pay just £75.72 (reg. £108.18) through 30 March. There’s nothing wrong with Adobe Acrobat…until you realize you’re paying for it constantly even though you really only edit a couple of PDFs each month. If you want a program you can own with a one-time payment, check ou
2025 Moon Phase Calendar: What Is March 29th's Moon Phase?
How-To Geek / 2h
If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future.
I tried Mind Maps in NotebookLM and it's my new favorite feature
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
A lot of useful information is only as helpful as its organization. The same goes for my own brain, of course. Getting that information in different formats can help with learning it, and Google’s NotebookLM has been fun to experiment with for that purpose, particularly the customized podcasts with AI hosts. The latest addition is the new Mind Maps feature. A mind map is an old technique for orga
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 29
Mashable / 4h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 29, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 29, 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
'UK crowds are the best': Does home advantage make a difference in esports?
BBC News / 4h
The Rocket League Championship Series Birmingham Major brings together the 16 best teams in the world
Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia's 'terrible' pictures
BBC News / 5h
The site is littered with awful photos, particularly of celebrities - but a volunteer project is trying to fix that.
Center Parcs removes X account from website after fake account set up
34BBC News / 5h
An IT consultant took charge of the Center Parcs UK's handle after the firm deactivated its account.
The Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is a 1080p projector just bigger than a can of soda — and its on sale for its lowest price ever
100+Mashable / 5h
Save $120: As of March 28, you can grab the Anker Nebula Capsule 3 projector for just $379.99 at Amazon. At this price, you'll be saving 24% on the projector's $499.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nebula Capsule 3 $379.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $120 Maybe you don't have the room for a TV or maybe you prefer some portability when deciding where to watch your favorite shows
Here’s your first hands-on look at the Star Wars: Grogu, Mandalorian, R2-D2, and Darth Vader earbuds
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
What’s cooler than earbuds that look like they belong in a galaxy far, far away? Obviously, earbuds that also embody the tones of Star Wars, from a lightsaber igniting to a droid’s iconic wail. Now, in the lead-up to Star Wars Celebration, which kicks off on April 18, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, Star Wars has collaborated with Audio-Technica for four custom earbuds, and TechRadar has your exclusive fi
A New Star Wars Chapter Begins at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge
35Gizmodo / 6h
The Lucasfilm theme park canon will continue to expand with Luke Skywalker's presence—and more Mandalorian, with Grogu in tow.
Elon Musk’s X has a new owner—Elon Musk’s xAI
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Elon Musk today said he has merged X and xAI in a deal that values the social network formerly known as Twitter at $33 billion. Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion in 2022. xAI acquired X "in an all-stock transaction. The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt)," Musk wrote on X today . X and xAI were already collaborating, as xAI's Grok is trained on X
New Windows 11 build makes mandatory Microsoft Account sign-in even more mandatory
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Microsoft released a new Windows Insider build of Windows 11 to its experimental Dev Channel today, with a fairly extensive batch of new features and tweaks . But the most important one for enthusiasts and PC administrators is buried halfway down the list: This build removes a command prompt script called bypassnro , which up until now has been a relatively easy and reliable way to circumvent the
Why do LLMs make stuff up? New research peers under the hood.
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
One of the most frustrating things about using a large language model is dealing with its tendency to confabulate information , hallucinating answers that are not supported by its training data. From a human perspective, it can be hard to understand why these models don't simply say "I don't know" instead of making up some plausible-sounding nonsense. Now, new research from Anthropic is exposing
XAI Acquires X In an All Stock Transaction
Next Big Future / 6h
@xAI has acquired @X in an all-stock transaction. The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt). I think this means xAI is valued at $113 billion after the acquisition. Since its founding two years ago, xAI has rapidly become one of the leading AI labs in the ... Read more
Javice found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan in $175M startup purchase
61TechCrunch / 7h
Charlie Javice, the founder of student loan application startup Frank that was purchased by JPMorgan for $175 million, was found guilty on Friday of defrauding the bank by greatly inflating the customer count. After a five-week trial, the jury found Javice guilty, agreeing with prosecutors’ claims that she fabricated the vast majority of Frank’s customer […]
Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
NYT > Technology / 7h
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.
The Team Behind Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Looks Back on Kara’s Legacy, and Her Future
Gizmodo / 7h
Tom King, Bilquis Evely, and Matheus Lopes sit down with io9 to discuss shaping Supergirl's modern legacy in Woman of Tomorrow .
The Shark FlexFusion is getting a rare discount thanks to Sharks sitewide sale
100+Mashable / 8h
Best Shark FlexFusion deals Best set for the basics Build-your own Shark FlexFusion with Air Styler Straightener Set $279.99 (Save $70 with code SN20) Best FlexFusion for the most attachments Shark FlexFusion Air Styler Straightener and Brush Set $319.99 (Save $80 with code SN20) Amazon has brought plenty of beauty tech deals live for its spring sale, but one of the best (and rarest) ones we've s
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X, Because of Course
200+Wired / 8h
Social platform X struggled after Elon Musk took over, but its fortunes improved dramatically after US President Donald Trump won reelection. Now it will be become part of Musk's AI startup xAI.
xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, just purchased X, Elon Musk's social media company
Engadget / 8h
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has purchased X, according to a post shared by Musk . Besides their similar names and owner, the companies are already connected through xAI's chatbot Grok, which is integrated into X. X was acquired by xAI through an all-stock transaction. "The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt)," Musk writes. "xAI and X’s futures are int
Elon Musk’s AI Company xAI Buys Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform X
500+Gizmodo / 8h
The Elon Musk-centered deal is expected to be good for Elon Musk.
Beyond RGB: A new image file format efficiently stores invisible light data
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Imagine working with special cameras that capture light your eyes can't even see—ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn, infrared heat signatures that reveal hidden writing , or specific wavelengths that plants use for photosynthesis. Or perhaps using a special camera designed to distinguish the subtle visible differences that make paint colors appear just right under specific lighting. Scientists a
Report: US scientists lost $3 billion in NIH grants since Trump took office
40Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Since Trump took office on January 20, research funding from the National Institutes of Health has plummeted by more than $3 billion compared with the pace of funding in 2024, according to an analysis by The Washington Post . By this time in March 2024, the NIH had awarded US researchers a total of $1.027 billion for new grants or competitive grant renewals. This year, the figure currently stands
Lawyer Says Studio Ghibli Could Take Legal Action Against OpenAI
500+Futurism / 8h
OpenAI's extremely popular AI chatbot tool ChatGPT caught a huge wave this week when untold numbers of users started using it to generate images evoking the style of animation legend Hayao Miyazaki's work at Studio Ghibli. The trend quickly took on a life of its own. Even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X-formerly-Twitter to joke about being turned into a "twink ghibli style." OpenAI has since star
FCC Orders Investigation Into Disney’s DEI Practices
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
The chairman, Brendan Carr, sent a letter to the company accusing it of violating equal employment opportunity regulations.
Find Qatar Airways Qsuites award availability in seconds using this platform
The Points Guy / 8h
Finding Qsuite award availability just got significantly easier. Seats.aero , a search tool to find award flight availability, has added another airline program, Qatar Airways Privilege Club . I’ve previously written about how using this third-party tool has revolutionized how I find the best ways to redeem my points and miles across airline programs in seconds. However, I pointed out that the pl
Elon Musk Says He Has Sold X to His A.I. Start-Up xAI
6KNYT > Technology / 9h
The deal combined two of Mr. Musk’s companies, which have been on different trajectories. The transaction valued xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, the billionaire said.
‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly
300+TechCrunch / 9h
“Tesla Takedown” organizers have promised their biggest day of global action this weekend, encouraging thousands to protest outside Tesla showrooms, dealerships, and even charging stations to peacefully object to Elon Musk’s role in slashing government spending. As Tesla protests have spread, so has the backlash. Activists holding up signs are being conflated with masked vandals […]
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS will land May 25 for $50 more than expected
Engadget / 9h
Lenovo has the honor of releasing the first SteamOS handhelds not made by Valve , and it looks like you won't have to wait long to get them. Legion Go S handhelds with SteamOS ship May 25, according to a new Best Buy listing spotted by The Verge , but go for at least $50 more than the original $499.99 price Lenovo promised. The Legion Go S powered by SteamOS now starts at $549.99, which gets you
Only a handful of sex toys are on sale during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 9h
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best sex toy deals Best bullet vibrator deal plusOne Bullet Vibrator $12.44 (save $3.55) Best clitoral suction vibrator Tracy's Dog Wearable Vibrator $31.99 (save $8) Best G-spot vibrator LELO Gigi 2 $77.80 (save $41.20) Best male sex toy deal TEGA Spinner $21.58 (save $1.42) Best lube deal Überlube Home and Travel Bundle $35.63 (save $1.87) OK, so I wouldn’t usually recom
Quick Points: How to save 5% on all hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars with Capital One
The Points Guy / 9h
Want to save even more money when booking flights and hotels with your Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card ? TPG values Capital One miles at 1.85 cents each, per our March 2025 valuations , when you transfer your miles to airline and hotel partners such as British Airways , Turkish Airlines and Wyndham Hotels . But if you don’t plan to transfer your miles to one of Capital One’s 15-plus partn
This Powerful, Portable Speaker Is $70 Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Big Spring Sale is almost over, but there are still deals you can take advantage of , including this comprehensive list of tech deals from Lifehacker's associate tech editor Michelle Ehrhardt. If you're looking for a portable speaker, consider this one from Ultimat
Elon Musk says xAI acquired X
200+TechCrunch / 9h
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has acquired his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal, he announced in a post on X Friday. “xAI has acquired X in an all-stock transaction,” Musk said. “The combination values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion ($45B less $12B debt).” Musk […]
How to View the Partial Solar Eclipse on Saturday, March 29th
How-To Geek / 9h
Saturday, March 29th, promises to deliver a celestial spectacle—a partial solar eclipse. Partial solar eclipses don't happen every day, and you should try to catch a glimpse if you're in an area that can see it. Just don't forget your eclipse glasses.
Star Wars Celebration’s Visions Figure Looks Even Cooler Than We Expected
Gizmodo / 9h
The Ronin and R5-D56 will be available at the convention in exclusive packaging.
Fintech VC powerhouse Frank Rotman stepping down from QED Investors to found his own startups
TechCrunch / 9h
Prolific fintech investor and QED Investors co-founder Frank Rotman said Friday that he will transition to a partner emeritus role by year’s end to focus on founding his own startups. But those startups won’t necessarily be financial technology companies. In a post on X, Rotman — who helped start QED in 2007 — declared that […]
10 macOS Folders You Should Know
How-To Geek / 9h
If you're a former Windows user, or even a macOS user that's never really poked around your Mac's file system, it's a good idea to learn about the most important folders on your computer and what they're used for.
Our No. 1 Windows laptop is on sale for its lowest price ever during Amazons spring sale
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $600: The 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale for just $1,399.99 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale — its lowest price ever. Other Surface devices and accessories are on sale for up to 26% off during the event, which runs through March 31. The best Microsoft Surface deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale at a glance: Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13-
How to increase your credit limit
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Your credit limit isn’t just a spending cap — it plays a key role in your credit score and overall financial flexibility. Whether you’ve just opened a new card or have had the same one for years, increasing your limit can help lower your credit utilization and boost your credit score . But how do you get a
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for March 2025
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales of airline miles, we’re always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams. Thi
Elon Musk Declares Intention to Bribe Voters (Again) to Attack U.S. Judicial System
200+Gizmodo / 9h
The billionaire got away with it last time. Why not now?
Entire Crew Escaped Submarine During Sinking That Killed Multiple Children
24Futurism / 9h
In Egypt's Red Sea, a crew on a sightseeing submarine tour managed to escape when the vessel began sinking — even though some of the tourists on board were not so lucky. As the BBC reports , authorities are questioning the crew of the Sindbad submarine after it foundered during a coral reef tour near the beach town of Hurghada in southeastern Egypt. Of the 45 passengers on board the vessel, six t
Everyone Saw The Headline: U.S.-Canada Airline Bookings Down 70%. It’s Wrong—Here’s What The Real Data Shows
View from the Wing / 9h
U.S. - Canada travel is down, and it's likely economic activity is slowing more broadly. Headlines about a 70% decline though are just wrong. That would mean market abandonment at the sort of level we saw in late March 2020 and July 2020 without travel restrictions or a global pandemic. Continue reading ...
Far-Right Influencers Are Hosting a $10K-per-Person Matchmaking Weekend to Repopulate the Earth
1KWired / 10h
The Natal Conference, which costs up to $10,000 to attend, features multiple matchmaking strategy sessions and onsite ministers so attendees can get married, WIRED has learned.
Samsung’s Attempt at Protecting the Galaxy Ring from Oura Backfired
31Gizmodo / 10h
Samsung asked a judge to prove it didn't infringe on any patents filed by Oura, but the judge didn't think anything is at stake.
How Bob the Drag Queen weaves hip hop and history in his new book
Mashable / 10h
Bob the Drag Queen has wowed us on multiple stages: RuPaul's Drag Race , The Traitors , We're Here , Dimension 20 ' s Dungeons and Drag Queens , and now as a first-time author. Here, he shares the journey of writing his first novel, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert , which follows what happens when the historical abolitionist collaborates with a modern-day record producer to tell her story through
PetSafes Litter-Robot dupe is on sale for under $350 at Amazons spring sale
60Mashable / 10h
SAVE $59.99: As of March 28, the PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin automatic litter box has a $59.99 coupon during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, bringing it down to $339.96. Self-emptying litter boxes of the coveted egg shape typically require setting $600 to $800 aside — a steep ask for the average person when other recurring cat supplies keep adding up. But there's an affordable hidden gem amongst the Li
People Making AI Studio Ghibli Images Are Now Producing Fake Legal Letters to Go With Their Fake Art
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Meanwhile, actual Ghibli creation Princess Mononoke is enjoying robust returns from its current big-screen revival.
Tim Pool Podcast Reportedly Joins the White House Press Pool
200+Gizmodo / 10h
The so-called "manosphere" helped deliver the young male vote to Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
11 Low-Cost, High-Impact Upgrades You Should Do Immediately After Buying a Home
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the biggest considerations when shopping for a new place to live is whether to buy a new-build home or an older home. Surprisingly, only about 25% of home buyers are looking for new-build homes, and more than half of Generation Z-age homebuyers are more than willing to buy a fixer-upper home . The cost of buying a house has a lot to do with
Upgrade to a 2TB NVMe Drive Today for 17% Off
How-To Geek / 10h
Gamers and PC fans looking for a powerful solid-state drive (SSD) have great news. The SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is now available at a 17% discount.
You Can Clone Your Pets for a Price... But Should You?
How-To Geek / 10h
I'm an avid animal lover, and I've always had a cat, a dog, or both at every point in my life. It's always hard to say goodbye to a beloved member of your family, but for some people they'll go to seemingly any length to avoid that loss.
Look Again: That H&M Model Showing Off a New Look May Be a Digital Clone
97NYT > Technology / 10h
The Swedish retailer H&M said it was exploring the use of artificial intelligence in producing “digital twins” of models.
YouTube may mute notifications from channels you don't watch
Engadget / 10h
YouTube is testing turning off notifications from channels viewers don't engage with in attempt to tame the number of notifications they receive. The video platform says the test will specifically impact viewers who've chosen to receive "All" notifications from a channel. During the experiment, notifications will still appear in the notification inbox, but "viewers who haven’t recently engaged wi
Google Is Closing Up Android Development, but It’s Not What You Think
29Gizmodo / 10h
The company is streamlining development on the platform to help free up resources for artificial intelligence.
Brussels Airlines Upgrades Business Class Dining & Service
24One Mile at a Time / 10h
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Brussels Airlines has announced plans to very nicely upgrade its business class soft product on long haul flights… Brussels Airlines long haul business class gets upgrades As of April 1, 2025, Brussels Airlines will be elevating its business class dining experience on long haul flights, from the tableware, to the service flow. So, what’s changing? For one, the airline i
Android Auto Now Has Gaming Features in Effort to Ape Tesla
21Gizmodo / 10h
Google hopes you will park and play, but most gaming in cars will only make sense if self-driving vehicles are a thing.
Are Disney’s Castaway Cay cabanas worth the price?
36The Points Guy / 10h
Twelve days before my family and I were set to embark on our first Disney cruise , I got an email that set my heart pounding. We had secured the holy grail of Disney Caribbean cruises: a cabana on Castaway Cay. For those of you unfamiliar with this cruise ship private island phenomenon, a cabana is a private beach hut that you can rent for the day. Cabanas range from basic wood setups to full-on
Amazons spring sale has a robot vac with self-washing mopping pads for under $400
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $400: As of March 28, the Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni robot vacuum is on sale for $399.99 during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. It's a full 50% off of the MSRP of $799.99 after a 38% flat discount plus an extra $100 coupon. Opens in a new window Credit: Ecovacs Ecovacs Deebot N30 Omni robot vacuum with self-empty and mop-washing station $399.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $400 As fire as my favorite rob
Legendary U.S. Particle Collider Is About to Perform Its Final Smash
62Gizmodo / 10h
Brookhaven National Laboratory's Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider kicked off its final year of operations this week, marking a quarter century of discoveries in particle physics.
Benchmark Anything With This Powerful Linux Tool
How-To Geek / 10h
If you need to know how fast it runs, Hyperfine will tell you. This user-friendly, versatile tool available on Linux takes all the effort out of benchmarking.
Oracle has reportedly suffered 2 separate breaches exposing thousands of customers‘ PII
26Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Oracle isn’t commenting on recent reports that it has experienced two separate data breaches that have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to thousands of its customers. The most recent data breach report, published Friday by Bleeping Computer, said that Oracle Health—a health care software-as-a-service business the company acquired in 2022—had learned in February that a threat actor
Google discontinues Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale lock
42Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google acquired Nest in 2014 for a whopping $3.4 billion but seems increasingly uninterested in making smart home hardware. The company has just announced two of its home gadgets will be discontinued, one of which is quite popular. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector is a common fixture in homes, but Google says it has stopped manufacturing it. The less popular Nest x Yale smart l
Ex-FCC chairs from both parties say CBS news distortion investigation is bogus
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The Federal Communications Commission's news distortion investigation into CBS drew a public rebuke from a bipartisan group of five former FCC commissioners, including two former chairmen. The group criticizing current Chairman Brendan Carr includes Republican Alfred Sikes, the FCC chair from 1989 to 1993, and Democrat Tom Wheeler, the FCC chair from 2013 to 2017. They were joined by Republican R
NASA to put Starliner’s thrusters through an extensive workout before next launch
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
More than half a year after an empty Starliner spacecraft safely landed in a New Mexico desert, NASA and Boeing still have not decided whether the vehicle's next flight will carry any astronauts. In an update this week , the US space agency said it is still working through the process to certify Starliner for human missions. Whether it carries cargo or humans, Starliner's next flight will not occ
Grok 3 Agrees that Trillions of Trees Can Fix Climate Change
Next Big Future / 10h
I finally got XAI Grok 3 to admit that tree planting, if scaled correctly, can be a complete and permanent solution to the CO₂ problem, offsetting all annual emissions and removing historical excess to restore a pre-industrial atmosphere. I drew a parallel to farming—where we don’t expect every sector to grow its own food but ... Read more
Tesla Model Y HW 4 FSD 13.2.8 Passes the Fake Wall Test
Next Big Future / 10h
The Mark Rober created fake wall test was used to trick Tesla Autopilot, a driver assist system. This fake wall test was also recreated for new tests with different versions of Tesla FSD and Tesla with Hardware 3 and Hardware 4. Tesla FSD 12.X with Hardware 3 fails the test. Tesla FSD 13.2.X with Hardware ... Read more
Killer Asteroid Will Miss Earth But Return for a Shot at Revenge
58Futurism / 10h
Remember the potential " city killer " asteroid we were all freaking out about, 2024 YR4? Initially predicted with a small but unsettling chance of hitting our planet seven years from now, astronomers eventually ruled out that apocalyptic outcome once they were able to get better observations. But the saga's not over. 2024 YR4 will be back for another pass, Athabasca University astronomer Martin
Southwest Airlines schedule extended into January 2026 — book now to save on flights
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you have yet to book flights for the upcoming months, now is an excellent time to snag Southwest Airlines flights. Although some carriers allow you to book flights about 11 months in advance , Southwest extends its booking window only a few months at a time. Southwest has extended its schedule through Jan.
A guide to credit card security codes: What they are and why they matter
The Points Guy / 11h
Whether shopping online or over the phone, you must provide your credit card information to process the transaction. Apart from entering a card number and an expiration date, you probably will have to enter a security code — a feature on every credit card meant to help verify the card is in your possession. These three- or four-digit numbers provide an additional layer of security. Here is what y
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Is Now 20% Off
How-To Geek / 11h
Google's Pixel 9 Pro is now on sale at a 20% discount, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a top-notch Android smartphone. This price cut really boosts its value, but it's not going to last forever.
This Week in Windows: Better File Search, Photos Updates, and More
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft is constantly updating Windows with new features and other changes, and those show up first in the Windows Insider builds. Here's everything Microsoft rolled out in Insider builds this week, most of which should roll out to regular PCs over the coming weeks and months.
Why Bill Gates is wrong about AI and 3 things he needs to realize
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Bill Gates has been making the rounds lately to promote his new memoir, Source Code, and sharing his vision of rapid and massive transformation of our lives over the next decade by artificial intelligence. He pitched a world where "Intelligence will be completely free" in an interview with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, with ubiquitous and universally available AI tutors and doctors that outmat
Madison Square Garden Bans Fan After Surveillance System IDs Him as a Critic of Its CEO
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The man created—but didn't wear—a shirt critical of James Dolan, the venue's CEO.
Still Planted In His Middle Seat, Passenger Pees Toward Airline’s Safety Card—And It’s All On Video
View from the Wing / 11h
A passenger was filmed seated in economy, seat belted into his middle seat, just urinating while aiming at the safety briefing card in the seat pocket in front of him. It appears that the window seat beside him is empty. The man can be seen looking around somewhat furtively. Continue reading ...
Amazon's Biggest Kindle Is $75 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I love my (admittedly last-gen) Kindle Paperwhite, but even though I know its 6.8-inch screen isn't actually that much smaller than most paperback pages, I still sometimes feel like I have to squint to read it. Maybe it's my fault for seeing it as more of a tablet than an o
Razer Blade 16 Review: A Toasty Powerhouse
22Gizmodo / 11h
It can get real warm, but this is a lean, mean gaming machine.
Get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $32 less during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $32: As of March 28, you can get the Loftie smart alarm clock for $127.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a $32 price cut. Opens in a new window Credit: Loftie Loftie Smart Alarm Clock $127.99 at Amazon $159.99 Save $32.00 If you’re not a morning person or you share a bed with someone who isn’t, you might want to look into getting a smart alarm clock. Unlike traditional alarms, these li
Googles Pixel 9a finally gets a release date
Mashable / 11h
The Pixel 9a now has an official release date. According to Google, the Pixel 9a will finally hit store shelves in the U.S., Canada, and UK on April 10. Google officially announced the Pixel 9a, the latest member of its Pixel 9a smartphone lineup, last week. The made-for-AI, camera-bump-less smartphone seems like a real steal at $499. However, there were issues immediately after Google's announce
OpenAI responds to criticism of ChatGPTs Studio Ghibli-style images
32Mashable / 11h
After ChatGPT-generated images in the style of Studio Ghibli drew criticism online , OpenAI has shared a response addressing the backlash. OpenAI released native image generation in GPT-4o earlier this week, with a live demo showing CEO Sam Altman and OpenAI staffers using ChatGPT to turn a selfie into an anime-style image that looked a whole lot like the unique and painstakingly crafted animated
Nintendo used its new app to announce the ‘Legend of Zelda’ movie release date
20TechCrunch / 11h
Nintendo announced on Friday that its live-action “The Legend of Zelda” movie will premiere on March 26, 2027. It’s a little weird to announce this the day after a Nintendo Direct livestream, where the gaming company usually unloads all of its recent news. But that was intentional. The company wants fans to download its new […]
In-Car Wi-Fi Sounds Cool, but I Will Never Actually Use It
How-To Geek / 11h
There's no shortage of tech features carmakers love to hype up—fancy touchscreens, voice assistants, and even self-parking. However, one feature that I have a gripe with is built-in Wi-Fi. The thought of a seamless internet on the road, streaming movies in the backseat, or getting work done while someone else drives feels like a tech lover's dream. But as cool as it sounds, I have to admit, every
Latest Webb telescope image shows a cosmic phenomenon called an 'Einstein ring'
Engadget / 11h
The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope , pictured above, also happens to be a stunning illustration of Einstein's theory of general relativity. So much so that the cosmic phenomenon is called an "Einstein ring." Einstein rings happen when light from one distant object is bent around the mass of another, slightly closer and even larger object. The effect is normally too subtle to
Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments
48Futurism / 11h
That rogue scientist who created HIV-resistant designer babies is apparently gearing up for more human gene-editing research. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal , He Jiankui said he wants to conduct human trials on his next big project: encoding genetics to prevent Alzheimer's disease, a heritable illness, in future generations. He identified South Africa, where the government declared
CoreWeave Is at the Center of the AI Revolution, and Its IPO looks Like a House of Cards
22Gizmodo / 12h
GPUs are coming down in price, and AI is becoming more efficient just as CoreWeave goes public.
CoreWeave Disappoints on Opening of Trading
NYT > Technology / 12h
The start-up, which provides the processing power to help develop A.I. systems, faces questions about its debt and the overall economy.
The 'AI economy is currently a closed loop' - and that's probably why OpenAI, not Microsoft, invested a whopping $12bn in CoreWeave
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Microsoft pulled out of a $12bn deal with CoreWeave, citing delays OpenAI took over the contract, backed by Microsoft’s own investment funds AI sector remains a closed loop driven by a few dominant players CoreWeave is eyeing a huge (potentially $2.5 billion) IPO in the coming weeks, but it has also had a few unflattering news stories to contend with recently. Jeffrey Emanuel, whose viral essay d
Facebook is making it easier to connect with friends again
Mashable / 12h
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That line of thinking could have saved Facebook a lot of trouble, but the social media site owned by Meta seems to be returning to its roots anyway. One of the most striking changes Facebook made was to change its famous Feed. Instead of only seeing your friends, it began showing ads and recommended content. Now, years later, the Friends Feed is returning — kind o
DOGE Plans to Rewrite Entire Social Security Codebase in Just ‘a Few Months’: Report
400+Gizmodo / 12h
Details are scarce, but this has the potential to be a disaster.
5 Reasons we Should Have a Base on the Moon
How-To Geek / 12h
The Moon has fascinated us for as long as humans have existed as a species, and in the 20th century we finally set foot upon its surface. However, since then we haven't been in a hurry to go back.
The Woman in the Yard Is Terrifying, in a Very Uneven, Upsetting Way
35Gizmodo / 12h
Danielle Deadwyler stars in the new film from director Jaume Collet-Serra and producer Jason Blum.
CoreWeave Disappoints on Opening of Trading
NYT > Technology / 12h
The start-up, which provides the processing power to help develop A.I. systems, faces questions about its debt and the overall economy.
The Sleep Earbuds I Use Every Night Are $30 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've used earbuds to help me sleep for a while now, but I never expected a company to actually make earbuds specifically for sleeping. Anker's Soundcore Sleep A20 are exactly that: earbuds designed to block out excess noise without pressing uncomfortably against your ear. I
You Can Finally Turn the Page on Some Kindles Without Tapping the Screen
Lifehacker / 12h
When I reviewed the Kindle Colorsoft , one of my biggest points of criticism was how simple the tablet itself is. There's no stylus support or page turn buttons, even though Amazon previously had buttons on the now discontinued Kindle Oasis , and competitors like the Kobo Libra Colour and Boox Go Color 7 are still using them. Until now, that meant that turning the page required you to physically
These Dutch Ovens Are Less Than $70 Right Now (Including My Favorite One)
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Dutch ovens are heavy duty cast iron behemoths ready to take on your next cooking challenge whether it’s steamed, braised, boiled, or fried. But usually with that much power comes (you guessed it) a ridiculous price tag. It’s important to note, while Staub and Le Creuset can retail for $200 to $500, other brands are just as effective . Here are th
10 Most Reliable Car Brands in 2025: Long-Lasting & Low-Maintenance
How-To Geek / 12h
There is a constant debate in the automotive world about which brand produces the most reliable vehicles. Well J.D. Power has conducted a dependability study and claim that they have the answer to that very question, ranking the most reliable brands in 2025.
Google Play will offer user choice billing in the UK
Engadget / 12h
Score another one for regulatory scrutiny. Following a 2022 Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, Google said on Friday that it's adding the UK to the list of countries where it supports user choice billing . This lets Android developers in the nation allow users to pay for in-app purchases using alternative billing systems. Google says the UK will get user choice billing beginni
Google Gemini Can Now Turn Almost Anything Into a Podcast
How-To Geek / 12h
They say that you're never more than six feet from a rat, and these days, the same is probably true of podcasters. It seems that almost everyone on the planet either has a podcast or is going to start one.
Sam Bankman-Fried Has Been Banished to Oklahoma
25Futurism / 12h
Sam Bankman-Fried — the disgraced crypto bro convicted for playing ringmaster to a multi-billion dollar fraud scheme — no longer shares a prison block with Sean "Diddy" Combs. Instead, he's being relegated to
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