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Down with the Enola Gay? Defense Department purging digital materials under Trumps DEI orders
200+Mashable / Mar 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM//
The Defense Department has marked thousands of pieces of archival material and posts for deletion, complying with President Trump's crusade against anything resembling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates — including apparently unrelated materials and references flagged by keyword searches.
Among the materials set to be removed from government websites and social media posts are written mentions of WWII veteran history and (at least) 26,000 archival images, reported the Associated Press, including information on Medal of Honor recipients, all women crews, and the Enola Gay, the U.S. military aircraft that dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima in 1945.
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The purge is intended to erase specific military-related mentions of women and minorities — social media posts and website pages that commemorate historic events, but are also inclusive of diversity, are also at risk for removal. The keyword searches for "DEI" content aren't exactly an efficient system, the AP found in its investigation, with posts and image captions that use the term "Gay" (to designate the historical aircraft or, even, a veteran's last name) marked for removal in the database. Information on Army Corps biologists studying the weight, size, and gender of fish were also flagged, as well as seemingly random photos with captions like, “Deadlift contenders raise the bar pound by pound” and “Minnesota brothers reunite in Kuwait.” While some photos and pages have already been deleted, others remain, and it isn't clear what falls under the department's grounds for removal.
An insider told the AP that the purge could result in the deletion of 100,000 images and posts across all military branches, but some workers are attempting to save and screenshot the materials before they are gone. “We are pleased by the rapid compliance across the Department with the directive removing DEI content from all platforms," said Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot. "In the rare cases that content is removed that is out of the clearly outlined scope of the directive, we instruct components accordingly.”
The removal order was given by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in February, who recently purged DEI mentions and programs from U.S. military schools and ordered the military to disqualify and ban transgender Americans, expanding an exclusion law put in place under Trump's first term. The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency ("DOGE") recently argued that the cancellation of Defense Department DEI contracts would save $80 million in government spending. The agency has recently been accused of inflating projected savings figures.
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United Airlines successfully installed Starlink on its first aircraft, and the promised speeds are up to 50 times faster
200+Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 17h
United Airlines has installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft The install time is just four days per aircraft versus 10+ days for other Wi-Fi systems The airline expects to install Starlink on over 40 aircraft a month starting in May Back in January, right ahead of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show , United Airlines announced that it was speeding up its rollout and installation of Starli
White House may seek to slash NASA’s science budget by 50 percent
1KArs Technica - All content / 16h
Although the Trump administration will not publicly release its budget request for at least a few more weeks, senior agency officials are starting to be briefed on the president's priorities. This includes NASA. As expected, the president's plan for the space agency includes some significant shakeups, including a desire to move elements of NASA headquarters to field centers around the country. Ho
Why Microsoft 365 users are making the switch to Office (now $40 for life)
Mashable / 37min
TL;DR: While codes last, you can get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for Mac at $39.99 (reg. $229). Windows codes are also available. Every month, Microsoft 365 takes a little more from your bank account. It’s only $10, but that number gets ugly over time. Now imagine paying just $40 once and being done with it. That’s exactly what the lifetime version of Microsoft Office offers, and we’re se
This £13 hack blocks adverts on your familys devices for life
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TL;DR: Through 30 March, Mashable readers can get a lifetime subscription to AdGuard's Family Plan on sale for £12.37 (reg. £131.67) with the code FAMPLAN — that's less than half the price since we last covered this deal. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription £12.37 £131.67 Save £119.30 Use code 'FAMPLAN' Ensuring online safety has never been more import
Get lifetime access to Microsoft Visio 2021 Pro for just £12
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TL;DR: Create innovative diagrams and more with lifetime access to Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for £11.58 (reg. £193.45). Opens in a new window Credit: InterPlein Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional: Lifetime License for Windows £11.58 at the Mashable Shop £193.45 Save £181.87 Here's what you'll get with your lifetime license to Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional for Windows : Craft flowcharts
How to watch Scotland vs. Wales online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. Wales in the 2025 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Things have been really tough for Wales in the 2025 Six Nations , but they did show signs of recovery in their last outing against Ireland . Things aren't going to get much easier unfortunately, because next they face a Scotland side loo
How to watch Ireland vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. France in the 2025 Six Nations for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Six Nations is still hanging in the balance. Ireland have looked very impressive so far, with three wins from three games. But they haven't played France yet. Les Bleus have played well this year, but that defeat to England will sting.
Ben & Jerrys Free Cone Day is back. Here’s how to get unlimited free ice cream on April 8.
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FREE ICE CREAM: On April 8, celebrate Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day by enjoying free ice cream at participating Scoop Shops worldwide . Opens in a new window Credit: Ben and Jerry's Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day 2025: Free Ice Cream Hot on the heels of Dairy Queen , Ben & Jerry's has announced the date of its Free Cone Day in 2025. Lovers of ice cream can get their hands on a free scoop and cone by s
'Who wants to be a billionaire?': Millions will get app to 'build high compute AI applications' and get them deployed across India's largest phone network
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Jio Platforms is launching a cloud-based AI PC, accessible on any device Users will be able to build and deploy AI apps across India's largest phone network Enterprise offering JioBrain will provide machine learning-as-a-service Reliance Industries’ digital division, Jio Platforms, is reportedly building a cloud-based personal computer designed to bring artificial intelligence computing to the ma
SpaceX’s Latest Starship Explosion Marks Two Consecutive Failures
300+Wired / 2h
The new version of Starship will be tested again in four to six weeks. A third consecutive failure could indicate fundamental problems with the updated design.
The Studio review: Seth Rogen torches Hollywood in must-watch satire
Mashable / 2h
In 2024, HBO attempted to satirize the inner workings of Hollywood and big-budget superhero movies in the now-canceled series The Franchise . Too broad and seemingly uninterested in the very genre it was trying to critique, The Franchise simply never cut deep enough to offer any meaningful insight into the blockbuster machine. A shame, given the parade of massive egos and money-hungry execs the s
NASA officials undermine Musk’s claims about ‘stranded’ astronauts
20Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Over the last month there has been something more than a minor kerfuffle in the space industry over the return of two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station. The fate of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who launched on the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, has become a political issue after President Donald Trump and SpaceX founder Elon Musk said
NYT Strands hints, answers for March 8
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 8
Mashable / 3h
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 8, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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 8, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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
WhatsApp just made its AI impossible to avoid – but at least you can turn it off
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Meta rushed to embed its Meta AI assistant into all of its properties, including WhatsApp. Now, it seems like the tech giant is extending the strategy with a dedicated widget, as first discovered by WABetaInfo . This comes after WhatsApp expanded Meta AI from a floating action button to a search bar integration and then the in-chat tag that lets you add it to the group chat. The widget will give
John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush reveal their character inspirations for The Rule of Jenny Pen
Mashable / 5h
The Rule of Jenny Pen is set in a unique location for a horror film: a secluded rest home. Acting legends John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush divulge their own inspirations for their characters and what drew them to the roles. And Mashable Entertainment Editor, Kristy Puchko, has the delightful task of educated them on the phenomenon that is the 'psycho-biddy'. The Rule of Jenny Pen is now in theaters
The X-37B spaceplane lands after helping pave the way for “maneuver warfare”
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The US military's robotic mini-space shuttle dropped out of orbit and glided to a runway in California late Thursday, ending a 434-day mission that pioneered new ways of maneuvering in space. The X-37B spaceplane touched down on Runway 12 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, at 11:22 pm local time Thursday (2:22 am EST Friday), capping its high-flying mission with an automated reentry and
What does “PhD-level” AI mean? OpenAI’s rumored $20,000 agent plan explained.
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The AI industry has a new buzzword: "PhD-level AI." According to a report from The Information, OpenAI may be planning to launch several specialized AI "agent" products including a $20,000 monthly tier focused on supporting "PhD-level research." Other reportedly planned agents include a "high-income knowledge worker" assistant at $2,000 monthly and a software developer agent at $10,000 monthly. O
Cursor in talks to raise at a $10B valuation as AI coding sector booms
56TechCrunch / 6h
Investor interest in AI coding assistants is exploding. Anysphere, the developer of AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, is in talks with venture capitalists to raise capital at a valuation of nearly $10 billion, Bloomberg reported. The round, if it transpires, would come about three months after Anysphere completed its previous fundraise of $100 million at a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese
SHOCKING Bots- Top 5 Bots in the Battle of the Humanoid Bots
Next Big Future / 6h
Looking at the top 5 humanoid bot companies scaling to thousands and even millions of humanoid robots in the next 4 years. Tesla Optimius Figure AI with Figure 2 and Figure 3 Apptronik 1X Technologies Agility Robotics The tech and AI gianta behind them from the startups or from XAI, OpenAI, Google, Amazon. Tesla Optimus ... Read more
Man Builds Robot to Force-Feed Him Alcohol
23Futurism / 7h
It's no secret that the world is a dark, sad place these days. The planet is dying thanks to endless extraction, worker's rights are regressing back to the Gilded Age, and reactionary extremism is becoming a social norm. If all that's got you feeling glum, though, you've got options. You can always reach out to a friend to let of some steam, talk to a trained therapist to work on your stress, or
The DOJ Still Wants Google to Sell Off Chrome
58Wired / 7h
In its final proposed remedy filing in the Google antitrust case, the Department of Justice reiterated that Google should stop paying partners for search placement—and divest its dominant Chrome browser.
DOGE Has Deployed Its GSAi Custom Chatbot for 1,500 Federal Workers
400+Wired / 7h
Elon Musk’s DOGE team is automating tasks as it continues its purge of the federal workforce.
Elon Musk & Sean Duffy Fight Over Firing Air Traffic Controllers
52One Mile at a Time / 7h
The New York Times has just published a story with details of President Trump’s latest cabinet meeting, were Elon Musk was (of course) also in attendance. While there’s a lot of interesting stuff in there, there’s one that has a particular impact on aviation. Elon Musk’s DOGE tried to fire air traffic controllers During Trump’s latest cabinet meeting, there was reportedly a heated exchange betwee
Cybercriminals used vendor backdoor to steal almost $600,000 of Taylor Swift tickets
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Two cybercriminals have stolen over $600,000 worth of tickets The tickets were primarily Taylor Swift concert tickets The criminals used a backdoor into the StubHub systems to redirect the tickets A pair of cybercriminals have been arrested and charged after allegedly stealing over 900 concert tickets, raking in over $635,000 in profit. This works out to an eyewatering $700 average profit per tic
I compared GPT-4.5 to Gemini 2.0 Flash and the results surprised me
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
The release of GPT-4.5 for ChatGPT naturally leads to questions about how the model compares to its many rivals. After comparing it to GPT-4o and getting somewhat ambiguous results as to which model is preferable, I decided to go for a more direct competitor, Google Gemini, specifically the most recent Google Gemini Flash 2.p GPT-4.5 claims to be better at emotional understanding and to offer few
Memo to loyalty programs: Slashing benefits and earning rates impacts my booking decisions
The Points Guy / 7h
This week, two major loyalty programs made updates that were not favorable for customers. On Tuesday, Marriott Bonvoy updated its terms and conditions to indicate that members will earn points at a reduced rate and earn no elite night credits at StudioRes properties . Then, on Wednesday, Southwest Rapid Rewards drastically reduced points earnings for select fares. As I thought about these updates
Moana 2‘s Filmmakers Explain Her New Demi-God Status
80Gizmodo / 7h
Directors David G. Derrick Jr. and Jason Hand discuss what the ending of the film will mean going forward for Moana's journey.
Measles outbreak hits 208 cases as federal response goes off the rails
34Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has reached 208 cases. Texas officials reported 198 confirmed cases across nine counties as of Friday , with 23 people requiring hospitalization since the outbreak exploded at the end of January. Most of the cases continue to be in children and teens, with 153 of the 198 cases being between the ages of 0 and 17. Eleven cases have no confirmed age
Feds arrest man for sharing DVD rip of Spider-Man movie with millions online
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A 37-year-old Tennessee man was arrested Thursday, accused of stealing Blu-rays and DVDs from a manufacturing and distribution company used by major movie studios and sharing them online before the movies' scheduled release dates. According to a US Department of Justice press release , Steven Hale worked at the DVD company and allegedly stole "numerous 'pre-release' DVDs and Blu-rays" between Feb
DOJ Reinforces Demand to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly
300+NYT > Technology / 7h
In a court filing on Friday, the government signaled a continuation of tough regulatory pressure on the search giant.
Tesla stock gains since Election Day almost completely wiped out as plunge continues
Mashable / 8h
Trump giveth and Trump taketh away . Tesla, led by its CEO Elon Musk, is on track for a record seven straight weeks of losses, according to a new report from Bloomberg . Yahoo Finance reports that Tesla stock is down 30.2 percent year-to-date. Tesla's slump can be attributed to its falling sales numbers around the world, which appears to be the result of Musk and his growing relationship with Pre
Siri Stays Unintelligent in 2025 as Apple’s AI Upgrades Are Delayed
How-To Geek / 8h
Apple's "more personalized" version of Siri is delayed until 2026. The enhanced voice assistant, which leverages AI for greater contextual awareness, was first shown at WWDC 2024 and originally scheduled for a 2025 launch.
I Tried Prime Video's New AI Dubbing, and I Have Thoughts
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When you watch a piece of media produced in a language you don't speak, you have a couple of options. You can, of course, turn on subtitles and follow along by reading. But in some cases, you can switch the audio track to whichever language you speak. This is called the "dub," and it usually requires voice artists to record the lines in this new l
The First Four Settings to Change on Any Boox E-Ink Tablet
Lifehacker / 8h
While they will never have the name recognition of the Amazon Kindle, e-ink devices from Chinese tech company Onyx International—sold under the slightly silly "Boox" brand name—are gaining a cult following in the U.S. I've reviewed three of its e-readers and digital notebooks over the past year, and I'm a huge fan. And if you're reading this article, you probably are too (or soon will be). I love
At Crypto Summit, Trump Says U.S. Will Be ‘the Bitcoin Superpower’
28NYT > Technology / 8h
The first-of-its-kind event at the White House with top crypto executives showcased the president’s embrace of the once-renegade industry.
IHG adds 8 new hotels in the UK and Ireland
The Points Guy / 8h
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding across the United Kingdom by adding eight properties to its portfolio, from London to Leeds and beyond. According to the hotel group, the eight newly signed hotels will add more than 900 rooms across different IHG brands, including Hotel Indigo and Crowne Plaza . The new hotels build on the more than 360 properties IHG currently operates across the U.K. and Irela
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for March 2025
100+The Points Guy / 8h
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’s Neuralink Files to Trademark ‘Telepathy’
300+Wired / 8h
The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk is moving to trademark several product names, including Telepathy and Telekinesis.
Figma in Talks With Bankers to Explore an I.P.O. This Year
NYT > Technology / 8h
The design tech company is exploring a public offering after regulators stymied its $20 billion sale to the software giant Adobe in 2023.
The Apple Watch Won't Be Banned In The US
How-To Geek / 8h
The Apple Watch is an extremely popular wearable product by Apple, so it would've been a bit dystopic to see it banned in the US. Thankfully, believe it or not, Apple just avoided that fate.
George Lucas’ Scrapped Star Wars Show Would’ve Cost BIllions of Dollars
94Gizmodo / 8h
Producer Rick McCallum talks about the mythic Star Wars Underworld TV project.
$23 Extra Charge For Booking Frontier Airlines Tickets Online Looks a Lot Like Tax Fraud
View from the Wing / 8h
You can only buy tickets in-person at limited hours, but you can't buy tickets during those hours. That means there's no real option to buy them in person, which means that booking online isn't a choice customers are making, and therefore the web booking fee is not optional. Yet Frontier still excludes these charges from their domestic airfare excise tax calculation. Continue reading ...
How to watch Games Done Quick's Frost Fatales speedrunning event from March 9
Engadget / 8h
Games Done Quick's next weeklong charity speedrunning shindig kicks off this weekend. Frost Fatales, one of GDQ's two events celebrating women and femmes, runs from March 9 to 16, raising money for the nonprofit National Women's Law Center . Frost Fatales is the winter installment of the pair of events organized by GDQ's Frame Fatales speedrunning community. (Its summer counterpart is Flame Fatal
Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon but Couldn’t Make a Phone Call
200+Wired / 9h
Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn’t go to plan.
The Eight Best Services to Rent, Buy, and Download E-Books
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. While there is something special about a physical book, e-books are a great alternative for reading on the go (and building a library that doesn't take up any space). If you want to read on your phone, tablet, or e-reader, there are a number of options for finding millions of titles to borrow or buy. Your e-reader choice doesn't necessarily limit
Numbers Show Massive Numbers of Consumers Are Turning Against Tesla
100+Futurism / 9h
Despite growth in the electric vehicle industry writ large , Tesla's sales are slipping more than ever as its boorish CEO's toxic politics take center stage. In new numbers shared with the Wall Street Journal , the research firm Wards Intelligence found that Tesla sold approximately 7 percent fewer cars in the United States last year when compared to 2023 — and have already dropped 2 percent in t
Chase Sapphire cardholders: Get free or discounted Calm for a year
The Points Guy / 9h
Chase Sapphire cardholders, get ready to unwind. If you hold the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , you’re now eligible for a Calm app subscription deal through Chase Offers . Sapphire Reserve cardholders can receive one free year of Calm Premium, while those with the Sapphire Preferred can receive 50% off a one-year subscription. You’ll have to enroll in the offer throug
Samsung’s Android 16 Update Should Have a Faster Rollout
How-To Geek / 9h
Samsung has been panned for the fact it's taking a long time to bring Android 15 to its smartphones. The company seems to be hard at work ensuring that doesn't happen again for the next major Android update, though.
9 Reasons to Create Your Own Custom GPTs in ChatGPT
How-To Geek / 9h
What if you could have an AI assistant tailored specifically to your needs? Imagine a version of ChatGPT that always remembers your specific preferences, knows everything about your favorite hobbies, or can adopt a unique personality for specific interactions? That's exactly what custom GPTs allow you to do.
Microsoft reportedly ramps up AI efforts to compete with OpenAI
35TechCrunch / 9h
Microsoft is accelerating its push to compete with OpenAI, its longtime collaborator, by developing its own powerful AI models and exploring alternatives to power products like Microsoft’s Copilot bot. Microsoft has developed its own AI “reasoning” models comparable to models like OpenAI’s o1 and o3-mini, the The Information reports. OpenAI is said to have refused […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right
You can stream the first episode of Pixar's Win or Lose on YouTube
Engadget / 9h
You can stream the first episode of Win or Lose , Pixar's first original TV series, for free on YouTube. It follows a co-ed middle school softball team (the Pickles), with each episode focusing on a different character's perspective — including animated personifications of their insecurities and defense mechanisms. The first episode hones in on the "coach's kid," Laurie, the Pickles' right fielde
The Newest Model of the Ring Doorbell Pro Dropped to Its All-Time Lowest Price
44Gizmodo / 9h
Save 35% on the battery-powered Ring Doorbell Pro in this limited time deal at Amazon.
SXSW 2025: What we’re paying attention to
TechCrunch / 9h
TechCrunch will be on the ground at SXSW 2025 — the annual tech, music, comedy, and film conference that kicked off Friday in Austin — in search of the zeitgeist of this AI-centric era. Yup, we’re one sentence in and AI has already made its entrance. And why not? A quick scan of the massive […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
DHS Ends TSA Union, Abolishes Collective Bargaining
74One Mile at a Time / 9h
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it’s ending collective bargaining for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in order to “enhance safety, efficiency, and organizational agility.” TSA losing collective bargaining power The DHS will be forcing the TSA to abolish its union, “making American’s transportation networks resilient again.” The DHS claims that it’s “
Review: Mickey 17’s dark comedic antics make for a wild cinematic ride
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-Ho returns to the big screen this weekend with the sci-fi film Mickey 17 . If you're expecting the subtly devastating social commentary of his 2019 drama/horror/thriller-hybrid Parasite , I suspect you'll be disappointed. Mickey 17 is a very different beast in both aesthetic and tone. When the first trailer dropped, I wrote that the film felt like a darkly comedic
Nearly 1 million Windows devices targeted in advanced “malvertising” spree
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Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Nearly 1 million Windows devices were targeted in recent months by a sophisticated "malvertising" campaign that surreptitiously stole login credentials, cryptocurrency, and other sensitive information from infected machines, Microsoft said. The campaign began in December, when the attackers, who remain unknown, seeded websites with links that downloaded ads from malicious servers. The links led t
Music labels will regret coming for the Internet Archive, sound historian says
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
On Thursday, music labels sought to add nearly 500 more sound recordings to a lawsuit accusing the Internet Archive (IA) of mass copyright infringement through its Great 78 Project, which seeks to digitize all 3 million three-minute recordings published on 78 revolutions-per-minute (RPM) records from about 1898 to the 1950s. If the labels' proposed second amended complaint is accepted by the cour
Ikon Pass adds new resorts, new perks and ski-for-the-rest-of-the-season access
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Although winter is almost over, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your ski plans for next year — that is, if you want to get the best price possible. We’ve already seen details for the Epic Pass , but if you’ve been holding out to see what the Ikon Pass has in store, those details are out and available — although the pass wo
Why is Finding Water in Space so Important?
How-To Geek / 9h
Liquid water on Earth is the reason humans can thrive on this planet. If we ever want to colonize the stars beyond our home world, we'll need to find water out there. But that's not the only reason finding water in space is so important. Water also informs our understanding of the great beyond.
The History of the Horrific War That Gundam Built Itself On
94Gizmodo / 9h
As Gundam GQuuuuuuX gets ready to envision a new lens on the Universal Century, here's what you need to know about the devastating conflict that defined the original Gundam .
This Is What Live Update Notifications in Android 16 Look Like
How-To Geek / 9h
Android 16 is right on schedule for an early release this Summer, and one of the most notable new features is called "Progress-centric Notifications." This is Android's version of Live Activities on iPhone–here's how it looks.
Signal President Meredith Whittaker calls out agentic AI as having ‘profound’ security and privacy issues
20TechCrunch / 9h
Signal President Meredith Whittaker warned Friday that agentic AI could come with a risk to user privacy. Speaking onstage at the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, the advocate for secure communications referred to the use of AI agents as “putting your brain in a jar,” and cautioned that this new paradigm of computing — where […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Microsoft’s Relationship With OpenAI Is Not Looking Good
200+Gizmodo / 10h
The major investor in OpenAI has been looking to cut ties as the two companies start looking more like competitors.
The Easiest Ways to Spot an Unpaid Tolls Scam Text
Lifehacker / 10h
I've recently rented a car in two different states. Both times I was asked if I wanted to pay an extra fee per day to avoid worrying about paying tolls—a crucial issue in some states, like Florida, that no longer accept cash on the road and sometimes won't even allow you to pay online. Both times I declined, and set my Google Maps to "avoid tolls." I was reasonably confident Google would keep me
17 Movies About Real Women Who Changed History
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. International Women's Day, in one form or another, has existed since around 1909—placing the holiday's inception roughly in line with the early days of film. It seems fitting, then, to take a look at movies that examine and celebrate the accomplishments (and trials) of real women in history. This isn't an exhaustive list of movies about women who'
New AMD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs Are Coming Soon
How-To Geek / 10h
AMD's 3D V-Cache technology is still not fully integrated with its mainstream CPU launches three generations in, but that's what makes these releases so exciting—they allow AMD to reclaim the CPU throne even after Intel releases its own. Now, the new Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D are coming, and we have a release date.
Perk up your ears: Get 32% off Apple AirPods Pro 2 today
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $79.01: As of March 7, get the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169.99 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249. That's a discount of 32%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169.99 at Amazon $249 Save $79.01 Whether you spend a lot of time at home listening to your favorite songs or you're a podcast addict on your daily commute, a good pair of earbuds is absolutely essen
Score an M2 MacBook Air for just $699 at Best Buy
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $300: As of March 7, get an Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $699 at Best Buy, down from its usual price of $999. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699 at Best Buy $999 Save $300 It can be a bit daunting trying to find a laptop that works for you that's also within your budget. MacBooks are always a good option no matter your use
Google Announces "AI Mode" For Search Results That Only Shows You AI Slop
48Futurism / 10h
Put on your sturdiest boots, because the decades-long part of our internet journey over dry land is over. Now it's time to knuckle down and trudge through an endless bog of AI slop . That's because Google, our tech overlords whose search engine is basically the connective tissue of the entire surface web, has announced that it's going to expand its infamously terrible and ad-inundated AI Overview
Intuitive Machines Moon Lander Confirmed Dead After Toppling on Its Side
48Gizmodo / 10h
The Athena lander will not be able to recharge its batteries due to the orientation of its solar panels.
Brother denies claims it locked down third-party printer ink cartridges via forced firmware updates
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Users have reported degraded print quality with third-party ink Firmware updates are blamed, but Brother denies all allegations HP previously admitted to updates that affected third-party ink performance Printer maker Brother has denied locking in users to its own ink cartridges via so-called firmware updates. The news came after electronics technician and right-to-repair activist Louis Rossmann
Intuitive Machines’ second moon lander is dead
TechCrunch / 10h
Intuitive Machines’ Athena lunar lander is dead, just one day after it touched down at the moon’s south pole and tipped over. Luckily, the company says it was able to “accelerate several program and payload milestones” and deploy a few of the experiments that were riding shotgun before Athena’s lander ran out of juice. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
US lawmakers have already introduced hundreds of AI bills in 2025
TechCrunch / 10h
Just over two months into 2025, the number of pending AI bills in the U.S. has grown to 781, according to an online tracking tool. The tool, maintained by consulting firm MultiState, shows that the number of pending U.S. bills pertaining to AI now exceeds the total number of AI bills proposed in all of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Etihad Guest Offering Up To 40% Partner Transfer Bonus
21One Mile at a Time / 10h
For most of the month of March, the Etihad Guest program is offering a promotion that can earn you bonus miles when you transfer points to the program from a partner (thanks to FFB for flagging this). Earn bonus Etihad miles for points transfers Between March 3 and March 31, 2025, Etihad Guest is offering up to 40% bonus miles when you transfer points to the program from select partners. The perc
Sam Bankman-Fried Lobbies Trump Associates in Hopes of a Pardon
400+NYT > Technology / 10h
Mr. Bankman-Fried’s family and allies are trying to help him escape a 25-year prison sentence for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.
8 Reasons To Get The Hilton Surpass Card
1KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass ® Card Hotel credit cards are often underrated, given the welcome bonuses and valuable perks that they can offer. The Hilton Surpass Card is Hilton’s popular mid-range personal credit card, which is a great example. While you can read a full review of the Hilton Surpass Card here , in this post, I want to share eight reasons you shoul
Have the Capital One Venture Rewards Card but new to points and miles? Here’s what you need to know
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you love to travel and want to learn how points and miles could help you pay for your next trip, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great option to start your rewards journey . When you spend on your Venture Rewards card, you’ll earn Capital One miles . This is a valuable currency that you
The anti-Cybertruck? This new electric pick-up is the size of a Mini and the cutest way to haul your gear
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Despite its footprint, the MT1’s bed is the same size as an electric Hummer’s Some variants will boast up to 500hp Silicon Valley start-up says first units will ship this year The world isn’t kind to EV start-ups , with the likes of Canoo and Lordstown Motors succumbing to financial pressures, while even established names like Ford and Chevrolet have struggled to find a captive audience for their
Get the Galaxy S25 Ultra for $300 Off Today
How-To Geek / 10h
Samsung’s latest high-end Android smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, is now $300 off for the base 256GB storage option. That brings the price down to $1,000, and you could potentially save more money with a valid trade-in device.
Our Latest Look at Marvel’s Thunderbolts Touts Its Indie Cred
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour star in the film, opening May 2.
AMD is releasing its latest Ryzen X3D processors on March 12
Engadget / 10h
AMD has announced that it's releasing its newest Ryzen X3D processors on March 12. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D were both introduced back at CES 2025 , and are currently the most powerful gaming-focused processors the company sells. The 9950X3D has 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, a max boost speed of 5.7GHz and second-generation 3D V-Cache tech for more efficient performance. In contrast, the 9900
‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’
400+Wired / 10h
The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.
Apple officially delays the AI-infused Siri and admits, ‘It’s going to take us longer than we thought’
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Apple has delayed the smarter, AI-infused Siri and says it will arrive "in the coming year." Since Apple Intelligence's debut, we've been waiting to try the smarter Siri with access to Apps " It’s going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features" We’ve all been waiting for Apple to drop the significant Siri upgrade that was supposed to arrive at some point within the iOS 18 li
Chatbots Convinced Idiots They Cracked the Code on a Sculpture in the CIA’s Backyard
40Gizmodo / 11h
Please give Jim Sanborn some peace.
Trump Cuts Elon's Power as Disaster Deepens
200+Futurism / 11h
In the face of a tumbling economy , president Donald Trump has finally put his foot down. As Politico reports , Trump made it clear that government agency heads are in charge of personnel decisions in their departments — rather than Elon Musk — during an in-person Cabinet meeting on Thursday, which was attended by both. Musk has spent the last two months plundering the government with the help of
Five Ways to Lower Your Pool Maintenance Costs This Summer
Lifehacker / 11h
There’s something magical about having a pool you can just dip into any time you want. That’s why it’s estimated there are nearly 11 million pools in the U.S., most of them residential. But pools are expensive . Aside from the price of installing one, it can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $6,000 annually to own and maintain a pool, which is why it’s often advisable not to add a pool to your home if
DHS Ends TSA Unionization—Feds Say It ‘Protects Slackers,’ Union Calls It ‘Retaliation’
View from the Wing / 11h
The Department of Homeland Security announced plans to end unionization of TSA screeners. Unionization of the screening workforce was forbidden when the agency was set up after 9/11. This was added in the Obama administration. Continue reading ...
The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature WiFi 6 and offer NFC support, per the FCC
24Engadget / 11h
The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on the way , and more details are starting to trickle out. FCC filings have revealed that the console will support WiFi 6 and NFC, according to reporting by The Verge . This means that the WiFi in the Switch 2 should be much speedier when compared to the OG model, as that console only supported WiFi 5. The filings do indicate that the Switch 2 won’t offer suppo
Android Is Officially Getting Lock Screen Widgets (Again)
How-To Geek / 11h
We’re in the middle of finding out what exactly will be coming with the release of Android 16 this Summer. The latest addition is a feature that hasn’t been officially available on Android devices for over a decade: lock screen widgets.
Discord is discussing an IPO
TechCrunch / 11h
Discord is in early stage discussions with bankers to IPO. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Threads tests adding ‘interests’ on profiles to connect users with topical discussions
TechCrunch / 11h
Meta’s Threads has begun testing a new feature that would allow people to add their interests to their profile on the social network. Instead of only advertising to profile visitors the sort of topics you might post about, the new interests feature will also direct users to active conversations about the topic. The company thinks […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
U.S. Measles Outbreak Tops 200 Cases as Second Death Investigated
100+Gizmodo / 11h
12 U.S. states now have confirmed measles cases.
FCC Filing Reveals Switch 2’s Model Number, Confirms Some Features
How-To Geek / 11h
We're only a month away from Nintendo's big Switch 2 event, yet gamers are still desperate for early information. Now, through a mandatory FCC filing, Nintendo has revealed the Switch 2's model number and confirmed some of the console's functionality.
Jon Favreau’s New Project Offers a Reminder There’s More to Him Than Star Wars
69Gizmodo / 11h
The Mandalorian and Grogu director will shepherd an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series for Disney+.
10 Automotive Tech Concepts That Could Be Predicting the Future
How-To Geek / 11h
The future of transportation is rapidly evolving with groundbreaking technologies that promise to transform the way we drive, travel, and interact with our vehicles. From self-driving cars and electric vehicles to flying cars and smart tires, here are 10 tech concepts that are paving the way for tomorrow's mobility.
Intuitive Machines Athena Moon Lander Dies After Toppling Over
300+NYT > Technology / 11h
The Athena lander from Intuitive Machines could not charge its batteries after ending up on its side. It largely failed to accomplish science and technology tasks for NASA and other customers.
DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk
400+Wired / 11h
In its apparent quest to cut government spending and improve efficiency, DOGE has fired entire tech teams devoted to those very things.
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