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DOGE cuts to USDA may open door to invasive species, higher food prices


4KArs Technica - All content / 12h
Before he was abruptly fired last month, Derek Copeland worked as a trainer at the US Department of Agriculture’s National Dog Detection Training Center, preparing beagles and Labrador retrievers to sniff out plants and animals that are invasive or vectors for zoonotic diseases, like swine fever . Copeland estimates the NDDTC lost about a fifth of its trainers and a number of other support staff





Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission
6KNYT > Technology / 6h
The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.





What is an autopen? Trump calls Bidens pardons void because they were signed by the machine.
300+Mashable / 19h
President Donald Trump has claimed that pardons signed by his predecessor Joe Biden are invalid. His reasoning: They were allegedly signed with an autopen, a signing machine used by the U.S government for decades. Unfortunately for Trump, presidential pardons legally don't need to be signed at all. On Monday, Trump declared that several pardons Biden had issued were "VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTH






NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 19
Mashable / 1h
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 Strands hints, answers for March 19
Mashable / 1h
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





Hurdle hints and answers for March 19, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 19, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 19, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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





Nvidia is dreaming of trillion-dollar datacentres with millions of GPUs and I can't wait to live in the Omniverse
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
I don’t think it is an understatement to say that Nvidia wants to be the company that powers the artificial intelligence universe we may one day live in permanently. The opening keynote at Nvidia GTC 2025 , colloquially referred to as the Woodstock of AI, saw CEO Jensen Huang extol the virtues of an AI ecosystem powered by hardware - and software - from the second most valuable company in the wor





Pedro Pascal cures his heartbreak thanks to AirPods 4 (and the power of dance) in this new ad
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Apple’s latest ad features Pedro Pascal and is directed by Spike Jonze It features Pascal dancing through icy landscapes and vibrant streets The purpose is to promote Apple’s AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation If you’ve ever wanted to see Pedro Pascal dancing in a red and yellow dreamland, well, today is your lucky day. That’s because Apple has just released a new ad featuring the actor and





Oracle’s Role in TikTok’s Future Gets Capitol Hill Scrutiny
NYT > Technology / 3h
Top congressional aides met with Oracle on Tuesday to talk about TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner by early April.





Can NASA remain nonpartisan when basic spaceflight truths are shredded?
74Ars Technica - All content / 3h
It looked like the final scene of a movie, the denouement of a long adventure in which the good guys finally prevail. Azure skies and brilliant blue seas provided a perfect backdrop on Tuesday evening as a spacecraft carrying four people neared the planet's surface. "Just breathtaking views of a calm, glass-like ocean off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida," commented Sandra Jones, a NASA spokespe





Stranded NASA astronauts touch down, plucked from ocean
100+Mashable / 4h
The much-anticipated return of stranded NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station went off without a hitch. Williams and Wilmore flew home from the ISS along with astronaut Nick Hague and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, splashing down off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida just before 6 p.m. ET today. The weather was crystal clear and the Atlantic Ocean des





BYD Says It Can Now Charge An Electric Car In 5 Minutes
Gizmodo / 4h
The Chinese automaker says it will start selling vehicles with the new battery system starting next month.





There Is a Puppet Dwarfs Cut of Snow White and We Wish We Could See It
64Gizmodo / 4h
Star Rachel Zegler shared that she performed opposite puppets while filming the live-action Disney release.





Developer’s GDC billboard pokes at despised former Google Stadia exec
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
It's been nearly two years now since game industry veteran Phil Harrison left Google following the implosion of the company's Stadia cloud gaming service . But the passage of time hasn't stopped one company from taking advantage of this week's Game Developers Conference to poke fun at the erstwhile gaming executive for his alleged mistreatment of developers . VGC spotted a conspicuous billboard i





Trump fires FTC commissioners, setting up a legal battle
100+TechCrunch / 4h
President Trump fired the two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday, setting up a challenge to a 1935 Supreme Court precedent prohibiting the firing of FTC commissioners for reasons other than “good cause.” The White House terminated commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya earlier Tuesday, The New York Times reported. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights





Tesla Approved to Give Robotaxi Rides in California
Next Big Future / 4h
The California Public Utilities Commission has granted Tesla the first in a series of approvals from California to operate Robtoaxis. The cars will be driving themselves, but a Tesla employee will be in the drivers seat. As Tesla receives its remaining approvals needed, there will eventually be no one in the drivers seat. Tesla’s application ... Read more





Astronauts Return Safely on SpaceX Dragon
Next Big Future / 4h
Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov have returned on the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, Nick, Suni, Butch, and Aleks! pic.twitter.com/M4RZ6UYsQ2 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 18, 2025 Tune in for a splashdown!@NASA_Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are returning





President Trump has fired the FTC's two Democrat commissioners
56Engadget / 4h
President Donald Trump's efforts to remake the US government continued today with the firing of the two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission. This agency has historically had five members: three from the same party as the president and two from the opposing party. The New York Times reported that the president terminated the roles for FTC Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Al





The FTC has removed all business blog posts from the Biden administration
38Engadget / 4h
The Federal Trade Commission has removed all posts from President Joe Biden's term in office from its business blog. This online publication has historically provided advice about how companies could best comply with consumer-protection regulations, covering topics such as artificial intelligence and how big tech companies have collected and used customer data. Currently, it has no content publis





Disney+ adds a 24/7 stream of The Simpsons
Engadget / 4h
Starting Tuesday, Disney+ has a 24/7 streaming channel for The Simpsons that broadcasts seasons one through 35 (all but the currently airing one) chronologically. To be clear, this announcement isn't about any new content, as you can already watch each of those 767 episodes on-demand on Disney+. All that's different here is a single stream that runs through each of them in order around the clock.





NVIDIA's Spark desktop AI supercomputer arrives this summer
Engadget / 4h
NVIDIA is building a desktop supercomputer. At the company's GTC conference today, CEO Jensen Huang announced DGX Spark and DGX Station. We got a first look at the former during CES earlier this year when Huang and company revealed Project Digits . Now known as DGX Spark, NVIDIA is billing the $3,000 device as the world's smallest AI supercomputer. It features a GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip NVI





HP has a thinner and lighter version of the Omen 16 gaming laptop
Engadget / 4h
HP is launching a thinner and lighter version of its Omen 16 gaming laptop. The Omen 16 Slim is 16 percent thinner than the standard model , ranging from 0.78 to 0.89 inches (19.9 to 22.7 mm) thick when closed. It weighs 5.35 lbs. The HP Omen 16 Slim includes up to NVIDIA RTX 5070 graphics (no word yet on the cheaper configurations). It uses Intel Arrow Lake processors , ranging from the entry-le





HyperX's new Cloud III S wireless headset streams Bluetooth audio for 200 hours on a single charge
Engadget / 4h
HyperX just introduced a new wireless headset that can keep rocking for up to 200 hours on a single charge. That’s over a week of constant music. The Cloud III S is a followup to 2023’s original wireless headset, but brings Bluetooth audio into the mix. The robust battery allows for the aforementioned 200 hours of listening when using Bluetooth. That metric drops to around 120 hours when streamin





The wildest details in the Facebook memoir Meta is trying to bury
Engadget / 4h
Sarah Wynn-Williams joined Facebook in 2011 when it was very much in its “move fast and break things” era. A former United Nations diplomat, she had aspirations of helping Facebook boost its standing on the global stage. Over nearly seven years at the company, she had a front-row seat to some of Facebook’s most consequential (and controversial) moments. Last week, she published Careless People: A





How to stream every March Madness 2025 game
Engadget / 4h
The brackets are set and the teams are en route to their respective arenas. The 2025 NCAA Tournaments, affectionately known to many as March Madness , begin this week. The men’s tournament begins first on March 18 with the women’s version tipping off on March 19. Both will begin with First Four or “play-in” games (depending on who you ask) before providing action on the court through the first we





Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available
Engadget / 4h
Microsoft just announced that its Xbox Adaptive Joystick is now available for purchase directly from the company. This news comes during the annual Ability Summit. The Adaptive Joystick is designed for people with limited mobility , so it has four customizable button inputs on the front and two more mappable bumper and trigger-style buttons. It also comes with a standard thumbstick. It costs $30,





BYD unveils new tech for twice as fast EV charging
Engadget / 4h
BYD has introduced new technology for charging electric vehicles at vastly quicker speeds. Founder Wang Chuanfu said this "super e-platform" tech offers a peak charging speed of 1,000 kilowatts, twice that of the 500 kw charging currently offered by Tesla's superchargers. That would mean a car can travel 249 miles (400 kilometers) from a five-minute charge on a BYD station. This charging architec





This Dyson heater and fan is 36 percent off in the Amazon Spring Sale
Engadget / 4h
If you've ever seen Dyson's Hot+Cool Jet Focus in a store and wished the ultra-sleek appliance was more affordable, today's your lucky day. Amazon has the product, which usually costs $470, on sale for $300. That's nearly a record low. As its name suggests, the Dyson Hot+Cool AM09 Jet Focus can heat your room in the winter and cool it off in the summer. Its fan mode includes Air Multiplier tech,





Roku testing auto-play video ads before loading the home screen
Engadget / 4h
Roku has begun running video ads that automatically play before loading the home screen, as reported by Ars Technica . This is impacting owners of Roku-branded smart TVs and streaming sticks, so long as the device runs the company’s proprietary OS. It’s worth noting that Roku users already see commercials on the home screen itself, so folks have to suffer through an ad to get to the ads. Multiple





Assassin's Creed Shadows review: An ambitious and captivating world that's stuck in the past
Engadget / 4h
It's unlikely that the fate of a company as large as Ubisoft will hinge on the success of one tentpole single-player game. But the company cannot afford another major error anytime soon after the likes of Star Wars: Outlaws and XDefiant failed to set the world alight. Ubisoft desperately needs a big hit (and for the Rainbow Six Siege X overhaul to go well). The good news for the company is that A





Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky just introduced two new e-paper smartwatches
Engadget / 4h
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky just unveiled two new smartwatches that will be instantly familiar for long-time fans of the brand. The Core 2 Duo and the Core Time 2 boast always-on e-paper displays, long-lasting batteries, physical buttons and simple designs that recall the company’s heyday . This is happening after Google open-sourced PebbleOS, which led Migicovsky to announce his plans to make





Lego Pokémon are coming in 2026
Engadget / 4h
Brick-building and monster-catching are about to converge, and parents' wallets aren't ready. The Lego Group and The Pokémon Company said on Tuesday that their collaboration will bear (plastic) fruit starting next year. It sounds like the ideal companion for the upcoming Lego Game Boy. The companies haven't yet announced any Lego Pokémon sets — or, for that matter, anything beyond the fact that t





Apple brings Tap to Pay to more European countries
Engadget / 4h
Apple just brought its Tap to Pay technology for iPhones to a host of new European countries , including Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Hungary, Portugal and several others. This allows for contactless payments. It works with credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and a number of third-party payment platforms. That last one was once a contentious issue for Apple. The company only allowed third-party de





Amazon Spring Sale deal: Get three months of Audible for only $3
Engadget / 4h
Just ahead of the Amazon Spring Sale getting underway on March 25, you can sign up for an Audible subscription on the cheap. You can get access to the Premium Plus plan for three months for just $3, or a dollar per month. We've seen this deal a few times before. Amazon's now bringing it back in the lead up to its latest major shopping event, though you'll have until April 30 to take up the deal.





Google is using AI to display crowdsourced medical information
Engadget / 4h
Since the start of March, Google has been aggressively expanding the availability of AI Overviews , dropping the requirement that you need to be logged into your Google account to access the feature. Now the company is bringing yet another AI tool to Search. The next time you go online to find medical information on your phone, you may see a new " What People Suggest " panel at the top of Google.





Commerce Department divisions reportedly ban DeepSeek from government devices
Engadget / 4h
Several Department of Commerce bureaus are said to have told staff not to use DeepSeek's AI chatbot on government devices. "To help keep Department of Commerce information systems safe, access to the new Chinese based AI DeepSeek is broadly prohibited on all [government-furnished equipment]," one bureau told staff in an email, Reuters reports. "Do not download, view, access any applications, desk





Get $100 off the Bose QuietComfort headphones in the Amazon Spring Sale
Engadget / 4h
If you’re looking for a great deal on a premium pair of wireless headphones, you can take advantage of a massive $100 saving on the Bose QuietComfort headphones in the Amazon Spring Sale . For a limited time, these can be yours for $249, reduced from their usual price of $349, and this deal applies to all seven colorways. Although we have seen the price drop to $199 previously, this is still an e





Levoit's Core 400S air purifier is $33 off for the Amazon Spring Sale
Engadget / 4h
Levoit's Core 400S air purifier is down to $187 from its usual $220 price, thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale . While it’s not the lowest price we’ve seen — the air purifier briefly hit $177 last year — it’s still a solid discount on one of the most convenient air purifiers for large spaces. We’ve featured Levoit in our list of the best air purifiers for its strong performance and smart features. T





Amazon Spring Sale 2025: Early deals from Apple, Bose, Sonos and others, plus everything we know so far
Engadget / 4h
We're still a few months out from the big Amazon Prime Day that typically happens in July, but the online retail giant is having yet another big sale to usher in spring. The Amazon Spring Sale is officially on the books for 2025, starting on March 25 and running through March 31. Considering the time of year, it's not surprising to see that Amazon is billing this as a sale for all things spring c





Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8
Engadget / 4h
Apple’s iPads get all the headlines , and with good reason: They’ve long been considered the best tablets for most people. But none of them come cheap. For folks on a tighter budget, I’ve spent the last few weeks testing a couple of 8-inch slates on the dirt-cheap end of the price spectrum: the $100 (but frequently discounted) Amazon Fire HD 8 and the $79 Walmart Onn 8” . They aren’t the only tab





33 Immortals preview: A multiplayer game that feels great to play solo
Engadget / 4h
Playing 33 Immortals for the first time is like going to a party at a coworker’s friend’s house. The first few minutes are marked by curiosity, light suspicion and a constant hum of awkwardness, but as you mingle, the strangers become less intimidating and you start to feel like you’re a part of the flow of the night. You might even make some friends of your own. The main difference is that, with





It's about damn time Microsoft made an Xbox gaming handheld
23Engadget / 4h
It hasn’t happened yet, but if rumors are to be believed , Microsoft may be finally working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld. In a lot of ways, portable PCs represent a perfect evolution to the company’s consoles. But with Microsoft arriving late to the party, there are a few things this device needs to get right. Between Microsoft’s 20-plus year history making consoles and the Surface division





The Morning After: The next iPhone could have been port-free
Engadget / 4h
The iPhone 17 Air (even the name is a rumor) is reportedly arriving this fall. As that Air suffix suggests, it could be Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever. However, while thin is all good, an arguably more intriguing change didn’t quite make it through the design process. In the latest Power On newsletter (we love a newsletter), Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman said Apple had planned to ditch the USB-C port, m





Samsung's One UI 7 is arriving on April 7
Engadget / 4h
Samsung device owners will start getting notifications to install One UI 7 on April 7 . The company will roll out its new interface gradually, starting with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 devices before making it available on its other smartphones and tablets. Samsung says the new interface was built specifically for AI and will help users interact with their devices more nat





Muse's new wearable EEG knows how hard you're thinking
Engadget / 4h
InteraXon, the makers of the Muse wearable EEG , believe it’s made a big leap in scanning your brain’s health. It is launching the Muse S Athena, it’s fourth-generation device which adds a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) sensor. fNIRS is designed to track how much oxygen is in your brain, the levels of which vary depending on its activity. The company claims the sensor offers you th





Sony has a new first-party PlayStation studio led by CoD Zombies creator Jason Blundell
Engadget / 4h
Sony has apparently formed a new first-party studio for PlayStation called Dark Outlaw Games, and it has already started hiring personnel for it. Jason Blundell, who worked on several Call of Duty titles under Treyarch and who's perhaps best known for co-creating CoD's Zombies mode, has revealed that he's heading up the studio in an interview with Jeff Gerstmann for his podcast. As for why Sony I





Trump’s FTC Deletes Blogs Critical of Amazon and Microsoft
40Gizmodo / 4h
More than 300 posts have reportedly been removed.





Nvidia has updated its virtual recreation of the entire planet - and it could mean better weather forecasts for everyone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Better and more accurate weather forecasts could soon be a more common occurrence for all of us thanks to a new upgrade from Nvidia. At its Nvidia GTC 2025 event, the company unveiled the next step along in its plan of using a digital twin of planet Earth to help forecasters build more accurate forecasting models. The NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for Earth-2 weather analytics model provide a signif





[LAST CHANCE] Platinum Status And 170,000 Points: IHG’s New $99 Credit Card Offer Worth Getting And Keeping
View from the Wing / 4h
For several years the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card from Chase has offered generous up front bonuses and has been worth keeping for its benefits – Platinum status, annual free night, and 4th night free on awards. And they’ve introduced a bigger limited-time initial bonus. Continue reading ...





Amazon Just Announced the Details About Its 'Big Spring Sale'
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Hopefully, you're done paying off your credit card bill from October Prime Day , but regardless, Amazon is ready for another round—a Spring sale is around the corner. Here is everything you need to know about Amazon's Big Spring Sale if you're looking for some deals. What is Amazon's Big Spring Sale? Amazon's Big Spring Sale is the spring version





Roku Is Experimenting With a New Way to Force You to Watch Ads
Lifehacker / 5h
Ads are an unavoidable part of modern life. They support both free and discounted services, for better or for worse, and unless you pay for premium services like YouTube Premium or expensive Netflix tiers , it's likely you'll run into these commercials one way or another. But just because ads are deeply entwined in our digital devices, that doesn't mean they get a free pass in all situations. As





Sennheiser announces new HD 550 headphones with high-quality audio for gamers and audiophiles
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Sennheiser has announced a new premium set of headphones called the HD 550 It's aimed squarely at audiophiles and gamers You can pre-order it now for $299.95 / £249.99 Sennheiser has announced a brand new headphone model specifically geared toward gaming and audiophiles. The Sennheiser HD 550 open-back headphones are pitched as bringing "a compelling new choice to audiophiles and gamers seeking n





New ad declares Squid Game's real winner is Perplexity AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Perplexity AI has launched an ad campaign starring Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae The ad mocks Google, renamed Poogle, as useless compared to Perplexity The ad showcases how important AI assistant reliability is to consumers AI conversational search engine Perplexity is getting as ruthless in its marketing as the judges in Squid Game 's eponymous game show. The company has introduced a major celeb





Solar Opposites Will End With Its Sixth Season
Gizmodo / 5h
Hulu's raunchy alien comedy will have one last season arriving this fall.





Nvidia and Google DeepMind will help power Disney’s cute robots
45TechCrunch / 5h
Nvidia is collaborating with Disney Research and Google DeepMind to develop Newton, a physics engine to simulate robotic movements in real-world settings, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at GTC 2025 on Tuesday. Disney will be among the first to use Newton to power its next-generation entertainment robots, like the Star Wars-inspired BDX droids — one […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F





Disney+ adds a new continuous Simpsons stream, so you no longer have to spend ages choosing an episode
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
I love The Simpsons . Even if I criticized the show's decision to keep churning out seasons , I'm a sucker for the classics, and I endured two hours of pain to get Blinky the Fish tattooed on me. You could say it's a big part of my life, so I am actually quite thrilled by the news that Disney+ is getting a Stream channel that will play non-stop Simpsons episodes. Considering one of the best Disne





J. D. Vance claims freeing AI from regulation is good for American workers and tech innovators
100+TechCrunch / 5h
On Tuesday, Vice President J. D. Vance said that the Trump administration’s support of AI and tech innovations should benefit both populists and those investing and leading tech companies. “I think there’s too much fear that AI will simply replace jobs rather than augmenting so many of the things that we do now,” said Vance […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





If You Feel Like Nothing Works for Your Back Pain, Science Says You’re Right
Gizmodo / 5h
A new review of the evidence finds that only a handful of common remedies provide a modest benefit for acute or chronic back pain.





SpaceX Crew Dragon Returning With Stranded Astonauts
Next Big Future / 5h
The SpaceX Crew Dragon has undocked from the Space Station. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have donned SpaceX spacesuits ahead of their return to Earth on board Dragon. @NASA_Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are returning to Earth in their @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. #Crew9 splashdown is targeted for 5:57pm ET ... Read more





Elon Musk’s DOGE leadership likely violates Constitution’s appointments clause, judge says
200+TechCrunch / 5h
Elon Musk’s role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s appointments clause, a federal judge wrote Tuesday. Theodore Chuang, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, wrote in an opinion there is more than enough evidence — mostly from statements made by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso





American Express Member Week 2025 is on and there are some good deals
33The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. American Express cardholders now have access to a slew of special offers during American Express Member Week — a five-day even that runs until March 21. The last time American Express offered a Member Week event was October 2023. We saw a cornucopia of cool experiences and statement credits with travel bra





New $5M deep tech fund aims to lure founders from universities
29TechCrunch / 5h
Critical Venture Partners is betting that young founders plucked fresh from universities can solve some of the world’s most intractable problems. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Roku Tests Showing Ads Before the Home Screen Loads
200+Wired / 5h
Users in the test group are unimpressed by the video ads, which play automatically. Customers say they will be eager to toss their Roku devices if the ads become permanent.





My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Beats Studio Buds+
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Beats headphones have been a great alternative for Apple users ever since Apple acquired Beats back in 2014, but even if you're an Android user, the Beats' Studio Buds+ offer some good benefits, they are currently at a great price for earbuds with active noise cancellation





This Free App Shows How Long You've Been Using Your Mac
Lifehacker / 5h
I've tried all kinds of time-tracking apps over the years and they can be helpful, but it's easy to get bogged down in the numbers . Sometimes all you need is a little self-awareness about how long you've been on the computer, either all day or during the current session, without the burden of long-term metrics. Pandan is a totally free Mac app from indie app developer Sindre Sorhus that that doe





Tesla Got a Permit to Operate a Taxi Service in California—but There’s a Catch
1KWired / 6h
The taxi service will initially operate with Tesla employee drivers only, use current-model vehicles, and won’t allow for driverless rides.





NASA astronauts return from long Space Station stay prompted by Boeing problems
74TechCrunch / 6h
Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore have returned to Earth after a nine-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) — a trip that lasted far longer than originally planned thanks to leaks and thruster problems on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft they used to get there. Williams and Wilmore splashed down in the Gulf […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o





Remembering ‘Humbug,’ The X-Files‘ Perfect Blend of Comedy, Poignancy, and Far-Out ’90s Culture
81Gizmodo / 6h
The Darin Morgan-scripted episode from the show's second season turns 30 this month.





Former NASA Astronaut Says Elon Musk Has No Idea What He's Talking About
2KFuturism / 6h
SpaceX Elon Musk is adamant that his space company will eventually make humanity interplanetary by establishing a permanent presence on Mars. It's an extremely ambitious plan, and one that intimately involves the company's massive Starship rocket. If his characteristically unrealistic timelines are anything to go by, the first crewed trip to the Red Planet could take place "as soon as 2029, altho





Elon Musk’s Just-Revealed Texts to His Friend Tell You a Lot About His Character
500+Futurism / 6h
Oculus founder-turned- defense-contractor Palmer Luckey is opening up about his relationship with mercurial CEO Elon Musk — and about the politically incorrect stuff they discuss. In an appearance on the Wall Street Journal 's " What's News " podcast, the intelligence weapons maker said that although he's not quite sure the billionaire considers him a friend, the pair do text each other pretty re





What Tesla can and can’t do in California with its new passenger transportation permit
28TechCrunch / 6h
Tesla received a permit Tuesday from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to operate a transportation service in the state, the beginning of a long regulatory road that could eventually lead to the company getting the OK to operate a robotaxi service there. The permit, which Tesla applied for in November 2024, doesn’t cover autonomous […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p





Apple’s first foldable iPhone could beat the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in one key way
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Apple’s first foldable device could have impressive battery life That’s according to a new rumor that details Apple’s latest efforts It would compete with Samsung’s best foldable on battery life Apple’s first foldable device appears to be on the way – we got another rumor seemingly confirming that just today – and now a new detail has emerged that could help Apple compete with the likes of the Sa





The popular VPN Surfshark is currently 84% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get protection and speed with a three-year Surfshark VPN subscription for A$106 with code SURF20 , an 84% savings as of today. Opens in a new window Credit: Surfshark Surfshark VPN Starter Plan: 3-Yr Subscription AU$106 AU$679 Save AU$573 Use code 'SURF20' Whether you're a remote worker regularly using public WiFi networks, a gamer who stays connected 24/7, or just an average Netflix binge





10+ self-emptying robot vacuums on sale ahead of Amazons spring sale
Mashable / 6h
A peek at the best early Amazon spring sale deals on self-emptying robot vacuums Budget pick Shark AI Ultra AV2511AE $299.99 at Amazon (save $300) Best self-emptying deal with self-washing and drying mopping padsa Roborock Qrevo Master $1,299.99 at Amazon (save $600) Unless you're really trying to save space on the floor, there's little reason to not opt for a self-emptying robot vacuum these day





Nvidia announces DGX desktop “personal AI supercomputers”
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
During Tuesday's Nvidia GTX keynote, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled two "personal AI supercomputers" called DGX Spark and DGX Station, both powered by the Grace Blackwell platform. In a way, they are a new type of AI PC architecture specifically built for running neural networks, and five major PC manufacturers will build the supercomputers. These desktop systems, first previewed as " Project DIGITS "





Nvidia announces “Rubin Ultra” and “Feynman” AI chips for 2027 and 2028
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
On Tuesday at Nvidia's GTC 2025 conference in San Jose, California, CEO Jensen Huang revealed several new AI-accelerating GPUs the company plans to release over the coming months and years. He also revealed more specifications about previously announced chips. The centerpiece announcement was Vera Rubin, first teased at Computex 2024 and now scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. This





Furious at the FCC, Arkansas jail cancels inmate phone calls rather than lower rates
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Sheriff John Montgomery of Baxter County, Arkansas, isn't going to take it anymore—if by "it" you mean "having to offer lower phone call rates to incarcerated inmates." Noting that such phone calls are "not required to be provided by law," Montgomery is ending all inmate phone calls on March 30, 2025. The cause of Montgomery's wrath, and of his March 30 date, is the Federal Communications Commiss





Gemini gets new coding and writing tools, plus AI-generated “podcasts”
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
On the heels of its release of new Gemini models last week, Google has announced a pair of new features for its flagship AI product. Starting today, Gemini has a new Canvas feature that lets you draft, edit, and refine documents or code. Gemini is also getting Audio Overviews, a neat capability that first appeared in the company's NotebookLM product, but it's getting even more useful as part of G





FCC to get Republican majority and plans to “delete” as many rules as possible
88Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Commissioner Geoffrey Starks will resign from the Federal Communications Commission this spring, he announced today. Starks' exit will give Chairman Brendan Carr a Republican majority, as the FCC has had two Democrats and two Republicans since the January resignation of former Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. "Today I sent a letter to the President and Leader Schumer indicating that I intend to re





New Portal pinball table may be the closest we’re gonna get to Portal 3
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Fans of Portal 2 have been waiting nearly 14 years now for another official entry in the beloved action-puzzle series. In the meantime, those fans have had to settle for DLC , fan mods , and odd , Aperture-Science-themed spinoffs that capture the look and feel of the Portal universe in a number of decidedly non- Portal games. Now, it seems we can add a full-fledged physical pinball table to that





Amazon Slashes Prices of Google’s Flagship Pixel 9 and 9 Pro to Record Lows
Gizmodo / 6h
Amazon has the latest smartphones from Google going for a massive discount.





American Airlines Gate Agent’s New Rule: Try To Board Before Your Turn? Then Say Goodbye To Your Carry-On!
26View from the Wing / 6h
Back in the fall I broke news that American Airlines was testing new tech to enforce boarding groups at its gates . One gate agent in Dallas, though, doesn’t think that’s enough. They threaten passengers with additional consequences for trying to board out of turn. Continue reading ...





Bilt’s new payment platform paves way for new reward categories
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. The Bilt Rewards program is preparing to launch a new rent payment platform, BillPay by Bilt, designed to enhance security for members who don’t live at Bilt partner properties. For current Bilt members, this is a relatively small update that requires little or no change on your part. But for homeowners, this is a major step t





Southwest Performance Business card review: Solid benefits for a manageable annual fee
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card overview The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card is Southwest Airlines’ top-tier business credit card. It earns 4 points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases, 3 points per dollar on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental part





Headphones and speaker deals live ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale: Save on Sony, Bose, Sonos, and more
Mashable / 7h
Best headphone and speaker deals ahead of Amazon's spring sale Best headphone deal Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones $261.90 (Save $113.05) Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds $219 (Save $80) Best Bluetooth speaker deal JBL Charge 5 $119.95 (Save $60) It's confirmed: Amazon's Big Spring Sale is just around the corner, and we've already got our eyes on the best headphones deals ahead





Fake CAPTCHAs are being used to spread malware - and we only have ourselves to blame
16 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
HP Threat Insights Report reveals new malware campaigns Victims have their data exfiltrated by a remote access trojan Attackers have been observed using fake CAPTCHA verification pages New research has claimed victims are increasingly infecting themselves with malware thanks to a surge in fake CAPTCHA verification tests - taking advantage of a growing ‘click tolerance’ as users are increasingly a





Pebble’s Successor Has Me Stoked for the Return of the Simple Smartwatch
24Gizmodo / 7h
Even if it's just pretending, the novel simplicity of a watch with a few buttons and a small screen is a welcome respite from the complicated hell we live in.





It's Not Just You, Apple Music Is Down
Lifehacker / 7h
If you wanted to play some tunes on your iPhone this afternoon, but found nothing would play, it's not just you: As of Tuesday afternoon ET, Apple Music is down. Apple's System Status website currently confirms Apple Music's downtime . As of this piece, the site shows the following status for Apple Music: Apple Music - Outage Today, 2:26 PM - ongoing Some users are affected Users may be experienc





You Can Get AdGuard VPN and a Lifetime of Its Ad Blocker for Just $45 Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Online security and an ad-free browsing can be expensive, but right now, StackSocial is offering the AdGuard Family Security Suite for just $49.99, bundling two services that would normally run you a lot more . You can also add the promo code GUARD5 to take off an additiona





An AI model from over a decade ago sparked Nvidia’s investment in autonomous vehicles
39TechCrunch / 7h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote Tuesday at the company’s GTC 2025 conference stuck with tradition and was chock-full of announcements. But the company also snuck in a little history lesson. During the automotive portion of his speech, Huang referred to AlexNet, a neural network architecture that gained widespread attention in 2012 when it won a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe





PCI Express 7.0 Is Coming Soon With A Speed Bump We Still Can’t Use
How-To Geek / 7h
Stuff using PCI Express 5.0 is still coming out, while the PCI Express 6.0 spec is already finalized and will show up in PC parts eventually. But have you thought about what's next after it? The PCI Express 7.0 specification is almost about to be finalized, and we already have a final draft.





The Electric State‘s First Week on Netflix Doesn’t Bode Well
81Gizmodo / 7h
The Chris Pratt and Milly Bobby Brown film had a lot of views, but pales in comparison to similar Netflix films.





Broken American Business Class Seat: Lowball Compensation Offer?
22One Mile at a Time / 7h
David reached out about a frustrating situation he had on a recent American Airlines business class flight, where it sure seems like the airline needs to do better. American offers 10K miles for broken business class seat Let me just copy and paste David’s experience, since it’s pretty concise: I was flying AMS-PHL. After meal service was completed, I went to recline/sleep, but quickly figured ou





How to use ITA Matrix to search for flights
The Points Guy / 7h
When I’m looking to book a paid flight, I head to Google Flights . The site has improved over the years, so it’s usually the only site I visit before buying a ticket. And if you’re just looking for ways to find cheap airfare , you likely don’t need ITA Matrix . However, ITA Matrix can be extremely useful for travelers looking to book specific flight numbers, aircraft types or fare classes. Here’s





Majority of AI Researchers Say Tech Industry Is Pouring Billions Into a Dead End
100+Futurism / 7h
You can only throw so much money at a problem. This, more or less, is the line being taken by AI researchers in a recent survey . Asked whether "scaling up" current AI approaches could lead to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), or a general purpose AI that matches or surpasses human cognition, an overwhelming 76 percent of respondents said it was "unlikely" or "very unlikely" to suc





Nvidia announces two ‘personal AI supercomputers’
43TechCrunch / 7h
Nvidia at GTC 2025 announced a new lineup of “AI personal supercomputers” powered by the company’s Grace Blackwell chip platform. Jensen Huang, the semiconductor company’s founder and CEO, unveiled the two new machines, DGX Spark (previously called Project Digits) and DGX Station, during his keynote on Tuesday. The computers will allow users to prototype, fine-tune, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rig





GM is teaming with Nvidia to produce fleet of self-driving vehicles
Mashable / 7h
At Nvidia’s annual GTC conference, CEO Jensen Huang announced during his keynote session that the company would be partnering with GM to supercharge the latter's autonomous vehicle and manufacturing operations with AI and cutting-edge chips. GM will integrate Nvidia’s AI-powered computing systems into its next-gen vehicles, using the chipmaker’s Drive AGX platform — essentially an “AI brain” desi





Gavin Newsom Is Reportedly Sending Burner Phones to Tech CEOs, a Normal Thing to Do
100+Gizmodo / 7h
The California governor has been sending prepaid cell phones to executives throughout his state.





‘It’s a Heist’: Real Federal Auditors Are Horrified by DOGE
1KWired / 7h
WIRED talked to actual federal auditors about how government auditing works—and how DOGE is doing the opposite.





Take These Steps Now to Protect Your Data From Medusa Ransomware
Lifehacker / 7h
More than 300 organizations in critical infrastructure, including the medical, tech, and manufacturing sectors, have been victimized by a ransomware threat known as Medusa—and with attacks escalating significantly in the first few months of 2025, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) are advising companies to take steps now to secure their systems. What is Medusa ransomwa





What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Secret Tunnels Under Gene Hackman's House
Lifehacker / 7h
A recent YouTube video from channel The Ultimate Discovery makes some claims that might surprise fans of actor Gene Hackman. According to the video, FBI agents searching Hackman's home following his death discovered a "hidden passageway concealed behind the library wall" that led to a "vast, eerie underground warehouse" containing documents, antiques, old photographs, and parts of unidentifiable





DJI's Osmo Action 5 Pro Camera Has a Fantastic Bundle Deal Today
How-To Geek / 7h
While DJI is well known for its excellent consumer drones, the company makes arguably some of the best action cameras too. If you're looking to upgrade your camera for upcoming summer adventures, blogging, or content creation, this DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro bundle is a solid option, and right now it's on sale.





Nvidia launches its fastest GPU ever: Nvidia RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition is an enhanced version of the RTX 5090 with more of everything
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Nvidia has unveiled a dozen new GPUs at its GTC 2025 event, the company's biggest launch in two years. Based on the Blackwell architecture, the newcomers use the RTX Pro moniker to differentiate themselves from the previous generations (Ada Lovelace, Ampere, and Turing) and, from their consumer breathens. The flagship models are three RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU variants with 96GB ECC GDDR7 memory





Nvidia’s DGX Station brings 800Gbps LAN, the most powerful chip ever launched in a desktop workstation PC
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
A surprising announcement at Nvidia GTC 2025 was the launch of the DGX station, a powerful supercomputer-class workstation PC that looks a lot like a traditional tower computer but with an Arm-based CPU inside. This is not the first workstation Nvidia launched; it famously partnered with AMD to launch the precursor to the 2025 DGX Station called the DGX Station A100 . That one didn't have a Nvidi





NVIDIA Omniverse Provides Simulation and Optimization of AI Data Centers
Next Big Future / 8h
Nvidia AI and simulation is used for faster and more profitable AI data centers.





Nvidia Maximizes the Revenue from a Data Center
Next Big Future / 8h
Nvidia with dynamo, Nvlink and other optimizations increases the revenue AI data centers can generate. AI Data Centers are power limited. They need to have energy and compute optimization to generate more tokens per second and more valuable tokens.





GTC March 2025 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Keynote
Next Big Future / 8h
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s GTC 2025 keynote describes AI advances and reaching $1 trillion per year for AI data centers. The key area is being able to use AI to improve computer chips.





New PebbleOS Smartwatches Won't Be Great for iPhone Owners
How-To Geek / 8h
Pebble is back with a pair of new smartwatches—the $150 Core 2 Duo and $225 Core Time 2. Unfortunately, iPhone owners who buy these smartwatches will miss out on a lot of important functionality.





Heres how MLB captured that viral Dansby Swanson play
Mashable / 8h
Baseball social media lit up after a jaw-dropping first-inning grab by Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during an international exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants. But it wasn’t just the play — a routine yet athletic throw to first — that had fans talking. It was the surreal replay angle that followed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. The





A Fan-Favorite Severance Character Might Not Be Gone for Good
Gizmodo / 8h
The popular Apple TV+ series has just one episode left to go in season two.





FTC removes posts critical of Big Tech from its website
20TechCrunch / 8h
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has removed over 300 blog posts published during the agency’s leadership under former chair Lina Khan, Wired reports. These include posts that are critical of companies like Amazon and Microsoft for their handling of customer data. The FTC did not respond to a request for comment. As FTC chair during […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o





Everything leaving Hulu in April 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
We're at that stage in the month where we're having to prepare ourselves for the next wave of movies that Hulu will be removing from its catalog. But it looks like April is shaping up to be frightfully different compared to Hulu's previous lists. It's almost impossible to say but, I think this is the shortest 'leaving' list I've ever seen – and that's across all the best streaming services , not





200+ of the best Amazon deals live ahead of its Big Spring Sale, hand-picked by Mashables team of experts
Mashable / 8h
The best early Amazon Big Spring Sale deals at a glance: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $449.97 (save $60) Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 (save $50 with on-page coupon) Best TV deal TCL 65-inch Q65 QLED 4K TV $349.99 (save $100) Best headphones/earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds $219 (save $70) Best robot vacuum deal Ro





Inspired by nature, this robot morphs to overcome almost any obstacle
Mashable / 8h
GOAT is a shape-shifting robot designed to move across almost any terrain by changing its form in real time. It can switch between a flat, rover-like mode for driving and a spherical mode for rolling, saving energy and adapting to different environments. Inspired by animals, GOAT’s flexible design allows it to navigate obstacles without complex sensors, relying instead on simple navigation and it





GM teams up with Nvidia to bring AI to robots, factories, and self-driving cars
36TechCrunch / 8h
General Motors is turning to Nvidia to help bring AI to the physical world in an expanded collaboration designed to touch every aspect of the automaker’s business, including factories, robots, and self-driving cars. Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who announced the partnership Tuesday during his keynote at the company’s GTC conference in San Jose, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.





Nvidia debuts Groot N1, a foundation model for humanoid robotics
29TechCrunch / 8h
Nvidia is releasing what it’s calling an AI foundation model for humanoid robotics. Announced at GTC 2025 in San Jose, the model, dubbed Groot N1, is a “generalist” model, trained on both synthetic and real data. In a video introducing Groot N1, Nvidia says it features a “dual-system architecture” for “thinking fast and slow,” inspired […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use





Here’s why Google pitched its $32B Wiz acquisition as ‘multicloud’
TechCrunch / 8h
Tuesday’s big news that Google is acquiring security startup Wiz for a record-breaking $32 billion comes with a very big qualifier. Google says it will position Wiz as a “multicloud” offering, meaning Wiz will not be a Google-only shop. The reality is that Google had no choice but to do this, and a closer look […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Is the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard worth it?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you fly American Airlines frequently, you may consider getting one of their cobranded cards from Citi . At the top of the hierarchy is the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees ), which offers the most AA-specific perks of any credit





A Meticulous Breakdown of Trump’s Desperate Attempt to Take Credit for the Starliner Crew’s Return
200+Gizmodo / 8h
In a Truth Social post on Monday about the Starliner return mission, the president delivered a masterclass in misinformation.





Roku Tests Putting Ads In the Worst Place
39Gizmodo / 8h
Roku is testing whether users will enjoy watching ads before they can even get to the home screen.





Nvidia GTC 2025: New Blackwell Ultra GPU series is the most powerful AI hardware yet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Nvidia unveils Blackwell Ultra at GTC 2025 New flagship GPU offers more power and efficiency than previous generations There's also a new Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition designed for enterprise workloads Nvidia has taken the wraps off its latest Blackwell Ultra flagship GPU hardware as it looks to assert its place as the global leader in AI computing. Revealed at its Nvidia GTC event





“The age of generalist robotics is here" - Nvidia's latest GROOT AI model just took us another step closer to fully humanoid robots
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Nvidia has taken the world a step closer to smart, humanoid robots with the launch of its latest advanced AI model. At its Nvidia GTC 2025 event, the company revealed Isaac GROOT N1, which it says is, "the world’s first open Humanoid Robot foundation model", alongside several other important development tools. Nvidia says its tools, which are available now, will make developing smarter and more f





The Panels We’re Most Excited for at Star Wars Celebration Japan
Gizmodo / 8h
We're one month away from the world's biggest Star Wars convention and here's what's in store.





GIMP 3's New Features Make the Best Free Image Editor Even Better
Lifehacker / 8h
GIMP, the free and open source image editing application long seen as the best free Photoshop alternative , just released a major update: Version 3 . The update brings long-awaited improvements to working with filters, layers, and text. There's also a sleeker user interface with improved UI scaling. Among the biggest changes is nondestructive filters. Previously applying filters, such as blurs, w





What I've Learned From Four Years of Tracking My Health With the Oura Ring
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’ve used a lot of fitness wearables, but none have been a constant presence in my life for as long as the Oura ring . I woke up to my first night of collected data on November 3, 2020, and I’ve worn an Oura ring nearly every night since. Here's what I've learned from over 1,500 days worth of data, including my thoughts on the hardware, the app, a





No, Amazon isn't changing how all Echos process your voice requests to satisfy Alexa+'s more powerful models
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Amazon is turning off the ability to process voice requests locally. It's a seemingly major privacy pivot and one that some Alexa users might not appreciate. However, this change affects exactly three Echo devices and only if you actively enabled Do Not Send Voice Recordings in the Alexa app settings. Right. It's potentially not that big of a deal and, to be fair, the level of artificial intellig





Bought an Ultra Widescreen? Here’s How to Make the Most of It
How-To Geek / 9h
Bought an ultra-widescreen monitor? Whether you plan to use it for work, gaming, or entertainment, it can completely transform your experience. However, you'll need the proper setup to fully capitalize on its expansive display. Below, I’ve highlighted some ways to make the most of your investment.





DOGE Broke Into the Offices of a Pro-Peace Nonprofit: Report
100+Gizmodo / 9h
U.S. Institute of Peace reportedly got evicted by Musk and company.





Blackwell Ultra, Vera Rubin, and Feynman are Nvidia’s next GPUs
75TechCrunch / 9h
On stage at Nvidia’s GTC 2025 conference in San Jose on Tuesday, CEO Jensen Huang announced a slew of new GPUs coming down the company’s product pipeline over the next few months. Perhaps the most significant is Vera Rubin. Vera Rubin, which is set to be released in the second half of 2026, will feature […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Tesla and Rivian charging networks have fewest problems by far, according to Consumer Reports
TechCrunch / 9h
The most problem-free EV charging networks in the U.S. right now are the ones built by Tesla and Rivian, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports. The publication surveyed 1,230 owners on their EV charging experiences between March 2024 and February 2024, and just 4% of the respondents said they experienced problems at Tesla’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on





Passenger Pops Open Champagne Mid-Flight—That Didn’t Go Over Quietly [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...





This SD card is the spiritual child of the CD-ROM (and the DVD-ROM) as it can only be written on once
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Write-once memory card offers tamper-proof, long-term data storage TeamGroup’s 256GB D500R WORM SD card can store up to 374 CDs’ worth of data Built-in protection features guard against power loss, damage and tampering CDs and DVDs are (or rather were) great for storage, but they can be affected by disc rot, a form of physical deterioration that affects optical discs, causing them to become unrea





Immaculate Feather Fossil Reveals the Unlikely Preserving Power of Volcanoes
Gizmodo / 9h
A 30,000-year-old vulture feather from Central Italy was preserved down to the microscopic level by volcanic rock.





Bolt’s former CEO is launching a new e-commerce startup
45TechCrunch / 9h
Maju Kuruvilla, who left the CEO role of controversial one-click checkout startup Bolt last year, is back. He’s launching his own startup, focused on a different problem for online shoppers: what he calls “check-in.” When you click on an ad for something like a T-shirt, the experience afterward can feel a little clunky. The website […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only





United Airlines cuts Clear priority security benefit for top-tier elites
96The Points Guy / 9h
Beginning in May, there will be one less benefit of being a top-tier United Airlines elite member . The Chicago-based airline emailed Premier 1K flyers this week to announce that it would cut the free Clear Plus membership effective May 1. Existing Clear Plus members who have already signed up for complimentary access will continue to be able to use this service until their membership renews. Whe





The internet is mourning Forever 21
Mashable / 9h
Forever 21? More like Never 21, am I right, fellas? According to CNBC, the fast-fashion company filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years and plans to close all its U.S. stores . People online are devastated. It's the end of an era, and Forever 21 — and the internet — are blaming other fast-fashion retailers like Shein and Temu. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might





The Fedora 42 Beta Is Here, Complete with a COSMIC Spin
How-To Geek / 9h
Fedora Linux is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions, and Fedora 42 is now available for beta testing. Fedora Workstation now has GNOME 48 and an updated installer, and there’s now an official version of Fedora with the COSMIC desktop environment.





Apple Secretly Working on AirPod Feature That Translates Speech in Real-Time
100+Futurism / 9h
It's late to the party, but behind the scenes, Bloomberg reports that Apple is secretly working on a new feature for its AirPods that could translate face-to-face conversations in real-time . The live translation tech will be tied to iOS 19, Apple's upcoming update to its operating system used on the iPhone and other mobile devices, which is anticipated to be one of its most dramatic software ove





Tesla Competitor Reveals Electric Car That Can Charge in Five Minutes
1KFuturism / 9h
As slumping EV giant Tesla's sales slow to a crawl , rival Chinese company BYD is starting to eat its lunch. Yesterday, the Shenzhen-based corporation revealed a lineup of cars it claims can soak up nearly 250 miles' worth of battery charge in just five minutes — just a hair longer than the time it takes to pump a traditional car full of gasoline. The buzzy new tech will be available next month i





Cool: Kate McCue Will Be First Four Seasons Yachts Captain!
59One Mile at a Time / 9h
Four Seasons is getting into the cruising business, with the launch of Four Seasons Yachts . The first ship is expected to set sail within the next year, and it looks like it’s going to take luxury cruising to the next level, especially in terms of the amount of space dedicated to each guest. We booked one of the first sailings, as we’re curious to check it out. I’ve been excited in anticipating





Stephen King’s Cujo Gets an Unexpected Yet Exciting Director
Gizmodo / 9h
Darren Aronofsky, director of Black Swan and The Wrestler , is circling the Netflix remake.





FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies
500+Wired / 9h
Business-guidance content published during the Biden administration has been removed from the Federal Trade Commission website.





What Are Subpixels and Why Do They Matter?
How-To Geek / 9h
Every modern flat panel display consists of physical "pixels" or "picture elements" that make up the image as a whole. Pixels are already tiny, but each one is a complex machine in its own right, with numerous independent parts.





All Alexa Voice Requests Will Soon Go Through Amazon's Servers
Lifehacker / 10h
Amazon is in the process of overhauling Alexa, introducing a new Alexa+ AI service that will be available free of charge for Prime users (or $20 per month on its own). But as the company plans to roll out this new service, user privacy across Echo devices is taking a hit. In a March 15 email, Amazon announced its Echo devices will no longer support local processing for Alexa requests, and will st





Here’s Why (and When) Gemini Is Replacing Google Assistant
Lifehacker / 10h
When it comes to digital assistants , especially on mobile, there are really two most people think of: Siri and Google Assistant. (Sorry, Bixby.) Just as Siri is Apple through and through, Google Assistant is synonymous with Android for me (even if you can download Google Assistant on iPhone). But it appears Google Assistant's time is coming to an end, and faster than you might think. Google anno





Instagram star Captain Kate just announced her next cruise ship — and you’ll never guess what it is
73The Points Guy / 10h
Captain Kate McCue, the first woman from the United States to take the helm of a cruise ship, will soon become the first person to captain a Four Seasons yacht. Following her recent departure from Celebrity Cruises, where she worked for more than 20 years, McCue — who gained social media fame with reels highlighting life on board cruise ships — is set to take command of Four Seasons’ first vessel





Forget Netflix, I tuned into Peacock to watch the SNL 50 special and it went off without a hitch – here’s why it’s built for live-streaming
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Saturday Night Live is one of the most iconic pieces of programming in TV history, and it’s currently in its 50th season. To celebrate that achievement, NBC and showrunners, including Lorne Michaels, planned, produced, and executed well – all live – the SNL 50th Anniversary Special , which aired a few weeks back on February 16, 2025. Rather than firing up a classic TV antenna or opting for my Hul





Assassins Creed Shadows is the best one in years, sometimes in spite of itself
Mashable / 10h
It feels like there’s about a 100:1 ratio of negative-to-positive news headlines around Assassin’s Creed Shadows . Just this week, developers have been told internally to not talk about working on the game, lest they face harassment. At the same time, publisher Ubisoft is desperately fighting off talks of a corporate merger amidst investor troubles . I’d prefer not to contribute to that because I





Google Celebrates Severance With a Mysterious and Important Easter Egg
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're like me, you're eagerly anticipating the season two finale of Severance landing on Apple TV+ in a few days. Hopefully we'll get answers to at least some of the Lumon mysteries. In the meantime, Google is getting in on the action with a neat little Severance Easter egg.





Italian Newspaper Creates Entirely AI-Generated Edition
Gizmodo / 10h
Is it an AI-generated newspaper, or an obituary?





Vivaldi is Getting A Lot Faster With Version 7.2
How-To Geek / 10h
As far as third-party browsers go, some people swear by Vivaldi, and with good reason. Now, with version 7.2, it's getting even faster to use—and I'm not just talking about page load times, either.





Southwest Rapid Rewards: Guide to earning and redeeming points, elite status and more
31The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Southwest Airlines once prided itself on its “transfarency” philosophy — low fares and no change fees , hidden fees or unexpected bag fees. Therefore, it was no surprise that some TPG staffers regarded Southwest as one of their top airline choices. However, following several (mostly negative) recent announceme





Roku's Annoying Ads Just Got a Lot Worse
How-To Geek / 10h
These days, we're all used to dealing with ads while trying to stream YouTube videos and movies, or on all of our streaming devices and services. But how far is too far? Roku has started testing auto-playing video ads before users even get to the home screen before they can even use their TV, and owners are not happy.





Disney+ Is Adding a 24/7 Simpsons Channel
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and the gang will now play forever and ever on the streamer.





Denver Cops Hand Out Free AirTags to Track Car Thefts
37Gizmodo / 10h
Police say they're not going to get direct access to your location data unless you provide it.





Google inks $32 billion deal to buy security firm Wiz even as DOJ seeks breakup
20Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google today announced a $32 billion deal to buy Wiz, an Israeli cloud security company that would become part of Google's cloud division if the merger is completed. The all-cash deal requires regulatory approval at a time when the Department of Justice is trying to break up Google by forcing it to sell the Chrome browser after a judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly. Google is





SpiderBot experiments hint at “echolocation” to locate prey
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
It's well understood that spiders have poor eyesight and thus sense the vibrations in their webs whenever prey (like a fly) gets caught; the web serves as an extension of their sensory system. But spiders also exhibit less-understood behaviors to locate struggling prey. Most notably, they take on a crouching position, sometimes moving up and down to shake the web or plucking at the web by pulling





Eight years later, new but familiar-looking PebbleOS watches appear
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Certain watches can stay just as they are and people will keep buying them. The Casio F-91W , the most-sold watch in the world, keeps the time on a readable display and offers a single daily alarm slot (unless you board-swap it ). The Timex Weekender may last as long as mechanical watches exist. What about the Pebble? Is there still room on people's wrists for the most exciting Kickstarter-backed





New Air France La Premiere First Class: Stunning, Elegant, Chic!
300+One Mile at a Time / 10h
It’s a big day for Air France, Europe’s most premium airline. The airline has today unveiled its new first class product (marketed as La Premiere), as part of a project that has been over three years in the making. For context, Air France’s current first class was introduced over a decade ago, in 2014, and continues to be very competitive to this day. Now the airline is launching a new cabin, des





The best Apple deals ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale: New iPads and M4 MacBook Airs are already on sale
Mashable / 10h
If you're looking for discounted Apple products , Amazon is a reliable place to grab them year-round. However, with the announcement of its Big Spring Sale , running from March 25 to 31, we're keeping our fingers crossed to see even more deals go live. While the sale focuses primarily on " springtime favorites " like outdoor furniture and garden supplies, last year's inaugural BSS did bring some





Tesla Rival Unveils 'Megawatt' Chargers Capable of Fast-Charging 250 Miles in 5 Minutes
How-To Geek / 10h
BYD has launched new 10C 'megawatt' EV chargers capable of recharging an EV battery to around 250 miles of range in just five minutes. That's right, the 1,000-volt EV platform can charge as fast—or perhaps faster—than a trip to the gas station.





Windows Paint Is Getting More AI Art Updates
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft is releasing an update for Paint that changes the layout of the Cocreator panel. The new version, 11.2502.121.0, will give you more power over how the AI creates artwork.





Marvel Rivals' next update will add two new hero skins for Iron Man and Spider-Man mains this week
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Marvel Rivals is adding two new hero skins on March 20 The Iron Man's Steam Power and Spider-Man's Spider-Punk 2099 suits will be available in the in-game store The costumes will likely cost between $15 and $25 Hopefully, you've been saving up your Units because Marvel Rivals ' next update will add two new hero skins this week. The small patch is set to go live on March 20 and will introduce Iron





Norwegian Cruise Line ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list
The Points Guy / 10h
Are you looking for the most megaresort-like, activity-packed Norwegian Cruise Line ships at sea? If so, you’ll want to sail on one of the biggest Norwegian Cruise Line ships. The biggest Norwegian Cruise Line ships are, almost by definition, the Norwegian Cruise Line ships with the most “stuff” — the most pools, waterslides and other top-deck attractions ( even go-kart tracks ), as well as the m





New Air France La Premiere First Class: Stunning, Elegant, Chic!
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Note : This post has been updated with some additional details, including an exclusive tour of the La Premiere product from Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith (how cool!). It’s a big day for Air France, Europe’s most premium airline. The airline has today unveiled its new first class product (marketed as La Premiere), as part of a project that has been over three years in the making. For context, Air F





New Apple teaser for Severance season 2 finale suggests we might finally find out what Lumon is doing with those goats, and I don't think it's anything good
22Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
A teaser for Severance season 2's final episode has been released online The clip shows a baby goat being transported down one of Lumon's hallways in a trolley Apple's most popular TV Original hasn't revealed what they're being used for We're nearly there, folks. The final episode of Severance season 2 is almost upon us, and to celebrate – or should that be commiserate? – Apple has released an in





HIV could infect 1,400 infants every day because of US aid disruptions
82MIT Technology Review / 10h
Around 1,400 infants are being infected by HIV every day as a result of the new US administration’s cuts to funding to AIDS organizations, new modeling suggests. In an executive order issued January 20, President Donald Trump paused new foreign aid funding to global health programs, and four days later, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stop-work order on existing foreign aid assistance





Pebble creator unveils two new Pebble-inspired smartwatches
35TechCrunch / 10h
It looks like a Pebble, it works like a Pebble, but don’t call it a Pebble. Eric Migicovsky, the original creator of the Pebble smartwatch, just unveiled two new smartwatches — called the Core 2 Duo and the Core Time 2. These spiritual successors to the Pebble smartwatches are available for preorder, costing $149 and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





10 Classic PC Games That Now Run on Mac (And How to Play Them)
How-To Geek / 10h
Gaming on Mac has never been easier or better, but there are still many games that won't run on macOS natively, especially from the classic PC gaming era. The good news is that the list of compatible native classic ports is growing longer by the day.





These Milwaukee Cordless Tools, Bits, and Batteries Are Up to 50% Off at Home Depot
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A quality set of tools is critical for most any DIY or home improvement project, and whether you’re doing home repairs or trying your hand at woodworking, cordless tools can make your project go much more smoothly—but the tradeoff comes in the investment required, especiall





Google Assistant Just Lost Seven More Features
Lifehacker / 11h
It's been clear for some time that the Gemini AI app would be replacing Google Assistant , once it had learned all the necessary tricks and been granted all the required hooks into other apps. Now, Google is in the process of actively dismantling the features available in Google Assistant ahead of its retirement. As per Google's official support document (as spotted by 9to5Google ), seven more Go





HP launches world's first printers that can resist quantum computer attacks
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Quantum computers could crack encryption, putting even printers at risk HP’s new models include chips to resist quantum-level firmware attacks They also support Zero Trust and early-stage BIOS protection Quantum computing is widely seen as the next major leap in technology, but also poses a security threat, as it could break the encryption systems which protect everything from online banking to g





Fans are right to be mad after Playboi Carti was accused of using AI on his new album – and what worries me is, I wouldn’t be able to tell
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
After years of leaks, occasional singles and rare live appearances, rap phenomenon Playboi Carti has released his third studio album. Simply titled MUSIC , the record set the internet and fan circles ablaze when it appeared on streaming services on March 14 – but less than a week on, keen-eared fans suspect something’s not quite right. To say the impact of MUSIC has been massive so far would be a





Assassin’s Creed Shadows Shows Ubisoft Still Hasn’t Made Assassin’s Creed
Gizmodo / 11h
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is a gorgeous Sengoku-era simulator, but it makes me want to gnaw a hole through my controller.





Zoom launches AI Companion 2.0 with a major agent focus
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Zoom’s AI agents are coming to Meetings, Team Chat, Docs and more More than 45 “innovations” have been made to boost productivity New features will be rolling out over the coming weeks Zoom has announced the next step in its agentic AI strategy with a range of new skills, agents and models coming to Zoom Workplace and Zoom Business Services. The company said the new releases will help its users g





Everything new on Hulu in April 2025 – catch the final season of The Handmaid's Tale and more
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
It's a great time to be a Hulu subscriber, and though the weather may be getting better as spring starts to blossom that doesn't mean you have to spend every waking minute outside. I'd say you're entitled to a few evenings spent indoors bingeing the best titles on the best streaming services , particularly on Hulu. Although, it has to be said that April looks to be a bittersweet month for Hulu's





20+ worthwhile TV deals ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
Best TV deals ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best 55-inch TV deal Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV $459.99 at Amazon Best 65-inch TV deal TCL 65-inch Q65 QLED 4K TV $349.99 at Amazon (save $100) Best 75-inch TV deal Hisense 75-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV $548.00 at Walmart (https://zdcs.link/znX1D3) Black Friday and the NFL playoffs aren't the only good times of year to buy a TV on sale. Another sol





The best power tool deals ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
UPDATE: Mar. 18, 2025, 11:38 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest prices ahead of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The best power tool deals at Amazon's Big Spring Sale Best Bosch power tool deals Bosch CS10 15 Amp Circular Saw $72.06 (save $56.94) Best Dewalt power tool deals Dewalt 20V Max Drill Driver/Impact Driver Combo Kit $124 (save $115) Best Cat power tool deals Caterpillar Cat





All the best deals under $25 ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
Best deals under $25: Best tracker deal Tile by Life360 Mate (2024) Bluetooth Tracker $17.99 (save $7) Best security camera deal TP-Link Tapo 1080p Indoor Security Camera $17.99 (save $7) Best book deal Atomic Habits by James Clear (Hardcover) $11.93 (save $15.07) In case you haven’t noticed, life has gotten expensive lately. From eggs to gas to pretty much everything in between, the cost of livi





Stability AI’s new AI model turns photos into 3D scenes
49TechCrunch / 11h
Stability AI has released a new AI model, Stable Virtual Camera, that the company claims can transform 2D images into “immersive” videos with realistic depth and perspective. Virtual cameras are tools often used in digital filmmaking and 3D animation to capture and navigate scenes in real time. With Stable Virtual Camera, Stability sought to add […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per





Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 5 huge upgrades the rumored full-frame camera could have – and needs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Rumors suggest a revised May 2025 launch for the EOS R6 Mark III It could inherit features from the pricier EOS R5 Mark II As a potential EOS R6 Mark II update, it rivals the Nikon Z6 III and Sony A7 IV Canon's twin launch of the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II stole 2024's headlines, with the latter camera winning TechRadar's camera of the year award. However, it's believed that the mid-range (and mor





DC’s Latest Celebrity Comics Cameo Will Take You to Flavortown
Gizmodo / 11h
Food Network chef Guy Fieri shares cover space with Batman and Superman in a new variant release.





Why the JetBlue Plus Card remains firmly in my wallet
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. I currently have more than 20 different travel rewards credit cards . Some of these are great for everyday spending, while others offer valuable perks that can make my travel experience less costly or more comfortable — or both. Most carry annual fees, including some hefty ones. Every time one comes up for renewal, I





Verizon Is Pushing 5G Home Internet with New Mobile Bundles
How-To Geek / 11h
Verizon has revealed a new bundle deal for subscribers who have a mobile plan and 5G home internet. If you happen to need both, you could save $15 per month on your bill, and potentially get other discounts and credits.





Criminals are using CSS to get around filters and track email usage
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Cisco Talos says hackers are abusing CSS in emails The stylesheet language is used to hide content, track people's behavior, and more Researchers suggest IT teams adopt advanced filtering techniques Cybercriminals are using CSS in emails to track their victims, learn more about them, and redirect them to phishing pages, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers at Cisco Talos outlined how CS





Even Tesla's Board Are Dumping Their Stock
3KFuturism / 11h
As Tesla's shares continue their monthslong slump, even its executives and board members are starting to jump ship. As ABC News reports , four top officers at the company offloaded over $100 million in shares since early last month — suggesting that even insiders see troubling days ahead for the Elon Musk-run company. Since Trump's inauguration in early January, Tesla's shares have been getting h





Tesla Hate Is Making Insurance More Expensive for Owners
500+Gizmodo / 11h
As stock slumps and Americans turn against the automaker, its owners are paying higher insurance premiums.





The best Pokémon deals ahead of the 2025 Amazon Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
The best Amazon Spring Sale deals at a glance: Best TCG Deal Pokémon TCG Charizard ex Super Premium Collection $73.03 (save $6.96) Best Toy Deal Mega Pokémon Building Toy Set (Charizard) $10.53 (save $11.46) Best Plush Deal Pokémon Pikachu Sleeping Plush $29 (save $5.99) Best Funko Pop! Deal Funko Pop! Games: Pokémon (Teddiursa_ $8.39 (save $4.60) We're expecting Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to deliv





Nvidia keynote livestream: Watch CEO Jensen Huang at the GPU Technology Conference today
Mashable / 11h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to deliver remarks on Tuesday. It's widely expected he'll share details on the company's latest chips used in artificial intelligence. Huang is scheduled to speak 1 p.m. ET. You can watch his keynote address on YouTube or embedded below. We've covered the latest rumors surrounding Nvidia's forthcoming product releases , but lots more is expected from Huang's remarks





Roomba deals are bleak at Amazons spring sale so far
Mashable / 11h
Amazon's decision to ghost its acquisition of iRobot in January 2024 hasn't kept Roombas from participating in any of Amazon's big sale events. Its upcoming Big Spring Sale (from March 25 to 31) will probably be no different, though Roomba deals are trickling in slower than robot vacuums on sale from other brands . SEE ALSO: The Roborock Saros 10R aces one thing that most other robot vacuums can'





The best Lego deals of the 2025 Amazon Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
UPDATE: Mar. 18, 2025, 11:24 a.m. EDT The Amazon Big Spring Sale hasn't started yet, but here are the best Lego deals already live. The best Amazon Spring Sale deals at a glance: Lego Star Wars R2-D2 $81.99 (save $18) Lego Super Mario King Boo's Haunted Mansion $65.99 (save $9) Lego Disney Encanto The Magical Madrigal House $131.99 (save $28) Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle $93.61 (save $10.7





New: Redeem American AAdvantage Miles For Drinks & Snacks Onboard
57One Mile at a Time / 11h
While hardly the most exciting development ever, American Airlines has rolled out a new way to redeem AAdvantage miles, which should prove useful for many, especially for those who only collect miles casually. Purchase buy on board items with AAdvantage miles As of today (March 18, 2025), American AAdvantage members can redeem their miles to purchase drinks and snacks during eligible flights. The





How to Protect Your Cats (and Backyard Chickens) From Bird Flu
100+Wired / 11h
An H5N1 infection can be fatal for domestic animals, but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of them catching the virus.





What a surprise! HP positions Qualcomm as AMD's only rival in fiercely contested 40+ TOPS business laptop market
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
EliteBook 6 G1q is HP’s flagship 14-inch next-gen AI laptop It's powered by Snapdragon X chips with up to 45 TOPS NPU performance There's an AMD version of the 14-inch laptop, but Intel sits this one out HP has been shaking things up at its Amplify 2025 event, unveiling new AI laptops and changing brand names in a bid to make them easier for would-be buyers to understand. The company offers "i" o





HP launches its first modular laptop: EliteBook 8 G1 is designed to be repaired and upgraded in minutes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
HP EliteBook 8 G1 features modular parts for fast hardware replacement Battery, fans, SSD, memory and keyboard can be swapped in minutes Self-aligning display and accessible components simplify repairs and upgrades We’re big fans of Framework’s modular laptops , which let you choose the components you want, replace or upgrade parts, and even add third-party custom modules, such as this drone dest





HP follows Dell by simplifying almost its entire PC range across laptops and desktops, just in time for AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
HP has debuted a number of new AI laptops at Amplify 2025 The company has followed Dell’s lead with AI-driven rebranding across its laptop lineup 800 and 600 series become EliteBook 8 and 6, while 400 series is now ProBook 4 HP has launched a range of new AI laptops at its Amplify 2025 event with a host of new brand names. The company's 800 Series is now EliteBook 8, and the 600 Series is now Eli





Google Explains Why It Added a Linux VM to Pixel Phones
55How-To Geek / 11h
The Linux Terminal app was an unexpected but welcome addition to Android. Now, a Google developer confirms that the Linux Terminal isn't intended to provide a desktop experience. It simply brings Linux apps into the Android ecosystem.





The Pebble E-Paper Smartwatch Is Back. Just Don't Call It Pebble
400+Wired / 11h
Pebble's founder is back with a company called Core Devices and two familiar smartwatches—Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2—but this time he's only making 10,000 units of each.





Google brings a ‘canvas’ feature to Gemini, plus Audio Overview
51TechCrunch / 11h
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and Google seems to agree. On Tuesday, the company added a feature to its AI-powered Gemini chatbot that the company is calling Canvas. Similar in concept to OpenAI’s identically named Canvas tool for ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Artifacts, Canvas provides Gemini users with an interactive space where […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For





This new HyperX wireless gaming headset can last for up to 200 hours before running out of juice
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
HyperX has unveiled two new gaming headsets as part of the HP Amplify Conference This includes the HyperX Cloud III S and HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Both are wireless gaming headsets with 2.4GHz and Bluetooth support Gaming peripheral maker HyperX has revealed two new gaming headsets as part of the HP Amplify Conference 2025. The most significant is the HyperX Cloud III S, a new version of the popular





Gemini just got a huge writing and coding upgrade - Google keeps making its AI better and ChatGPT should be worried
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Gemini Canvas helps you write documents and code with AI Right inside Gemini you'll be able to create documents and import them into Google Docs Google is updating Gemini almost weekly, making it a compelling option for all your AI chatbot needs Google is today launching a new upgrade for Gemini called Canvas that allows you to refine documents and code straight from within its AI chatbot. Canvas





Get ready for Audio Overview in Google Gemini, I’ve used it in Notebook LM and it's a complete game changer
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Audio Overview is coming to Gemini and Gemini Advanced subscribers from today You can make great sounding podcasts out of articles and more, right in Gemini It works with Deep Research reports as well Audio Overview is coming to Google’s AI chatbot Gemini , and I think it will change the way we use it for good. You can use Audio Overview to turn documents, slides, and even Deep Research reports i





Pebble founder announces two new smartwatches, and they're basically the opposite of an Apple Watch in every way
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Nearly 10 years after the iconic Pebble smartwatch was discontinued, the iconic watch is back with two new “Pebble-like” smartwatch models sporting low-power screens and packing a 30-day battery life – designed by Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky. The limited-run smartwatches will be available from July, running the open-source Pebble OS. Core 2 Duo The first of the two watches is the Core 2 Duo, a





Magic: The Gathering‘s New Expansion Wants You to Behold Some Dragons
23Gizmodo / 11h
Truly, this is the age of Magic: The Gathering dragons.





Convenience and California beach access on a budget: A review of Newport Beach Marriott Bayview
The Points Guy / 12h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420188548″] Although California can be synonymous with high price tags on everything from gas stations to groceries — and especially accommodations — the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview offers travelers a well-priced option for those exploring the area south of Los Angeles while also experiencing a more upscale part of Orange County. The hotel, located on the Upp





Three Years, No Doors, Five Windows—Did Air France’s New First Class Just Redefine Luxury?
View from the Wing / 12h
There won't be doors. Instead, like the current seat, there's a privacy curtain for the seat. What's nice is that the center seats feature a "full-height, electric sliding partition" for total separation or allow passengers to more fully travel together. They've removed overhead bins from the cabin - something other carriers do in first class, as well, to create a more spacious feel. For storage





Gemini's New Canvas Feature is The Ultimate Writing/Coding Buddy
How-To Geek / 12h
A lot of people have turned to using chatbots to help them code. While you probably don't want a whole program written by AI, it can help you come up with solutions in specific snippets so your code is more efficient and functional. If you're going to do that, though, you might as well use it with Gemini's Canvas—it will make it way easier to check if that code actually works.





Pebble Is Back With 2 New E-Paper Smartwatches Starting at $149
How-To Geek / 12h
Over a decade ago, a company called Pebble launched a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign for an e-paper smartwatch. After releasing a few models, Pebble was eventually overshadowed by the Apple Watch and Wear OS, but a similar product has been missing. Now, Pebble is officially back with two new devices.





15 Video Games You Can Finish in an Evening
How-To Geek / 12h
Not every game needs to be 100 hours long. Sometimes it’s nice to get in and out before whatever you’re playing has become a chore. Leaving the player wanting more isn’t necessarily a bad thing.





CISA scrambles to contact fired employees after court rules layoffs ‘unlawful’
94TechCrunch / 12h
Federal court rules U.S. cybersecurity agency must re-hire over 100 former employees © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Al Gore’s Just Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS for nature-based climate investments
TechCrunch / 12h
The new fund aims to restore nature to reverse biodiversity loss and emissions from land use. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





'Find My Device' for Android Now Lets You Track People
Lifehacker / 12h
The Find My Device app for Android is getting an update: The new Find My Device app is now split up into two tabs, one for Devices , and one for People. With it, you can easily coordinate meet-ups with friends or check that your kids have safely arrived home. You'll find the app preinstalled on Pixels, and it's a free download for other Android devices. It's also available on the web , but there'





This Refurbished Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) Is $360 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. This deal on the refurbished Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) for $359.99 on Woot (for the next six days or until it sells out) is tempting—especially considering that it’s going for over $445 on Amazon . That’s a solid price cut, but the catch is, this is a refurbished u





Pebble, the Original Smartwatch, Has a Colorful New Successor
35Gizmodo / 12h
Eric Migicosvky never found a smartwatch to fill the void left by Pebble, so he’s bringing it back under a new name.





Hah: Frontier Targets Southwest With Free Checked Bags
45One Mile at a Time / 12h
Last week, Southwest announced that it’s completely changing its business model, including starting to charge for checked bags . This is a major departure from the carrier’s historical policy of giving all passengers two free checked bags. Well, an unlikely airline is taking aim at Southwest, and I can’t help but chuckle a bit at all of this… Frontier trials the idea of free checked bags Frontier





The best kitchen deals to shop ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 12h
In case you haven’t heard, Amazon’s hosting its first big sale of the year: The Amazon Big Spring Sale , which officially kicks off on March 25. It’s basically like Prime Day, but everyone can take advantage of the deals, not just Prime members. If you're eager to shop the sale, we're already seeing great discounts. Top kitchen deals ahead of the Amazon Spring Sale Best coffee maker deal Keurig K





20+ of the best book deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO 56%: Ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, thousands of books are discounted by as much as 56% at Amazon, including new releases. Best book deals at Amazon Best overall book deal 'Sunrise on the Reaping' by Suzanne Collins $19.59 (save $8.40) Best sci-fi book deal 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir $13.98 (save $6.02) Best non-fiction book deal 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear $11.93 (save





Amazon has a lot of Apple Watch deals ahead of its Big Spring Sale, but shoppers should still wait to buy
Mashable / 12h
Amazon is officially hosting its second-ever Big Spring Sale from March 25 to 31. While the event mainly revolves around deals on warm-weather essentials and cleaning products, Mashable's Shopping team also expects it to prompt some of the season's best prices on Apple devices. That's what happened the last time we covered it , anyway. SEE ALSO: Amazon announces Big Spring Sale dates and deals: E





Is Assassin’s Creed Ready for Its Next Era?
23Gizmodo / 12h
As Assassin's Creed Shadows approaches, the franchise and Ubisoft prepare to enter uncharted, possibly game-changing waters.





Earn MileagePlus miles with United’s airline, hotel and credit card partners
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Many of the world’s major airlines partner with other airlines, hotel groups and rental car companies. These partnerships can open up opportunities to visit more destinations and provide loyalty program members with more ways to earn and redeem airline miles. Ch





Fortinet firewall bugs are being targeted by LockBit ransomware hackers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Security pros spot a new LockBit variant in the wild A potential affiliate abused two Fortinet flaws to deploy the encryptor There are multiple overlaps with LockBit 3.0 LockBit affiliates are using vulnerable Fortinet endpoints to target businesses with an updated ransomware strain, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers at Forescout found the threat actor is using two vulnerabilities in





Readings Show Evidence of Huge Ocean Under Mars' Surface
100+Futurism / 12h
Researchers have found new evidence for a massive subsurface ocean on Mars, again raising the possibility of microbial life lurking deep below the Martian surface. As detailed in a paper in the journal Geology , Research Institute for Marine Geodynamics scientist Yuya Akamatsu and Hiroshima University associate professor Ikuo Katayama examined data collected by NASA's InSight Mars lander, which t





Before Google Was Blamed for the Suicide of a Teen Chatbot User, Its Researchers Published a Paper Warning of Those Exact Dangers
42Futurism / 12h
Google is currently fighting two separate lawsuits that make ugly allegations about its AI efforts. Together, the suits allege that Google has provided immense support to a startup called Character.AI, which recklessly deployed chatbots that sexually and emotionally abused underage users, resulting in horrible outcomes ranging from self-harm to the suicide of a 14-year-old. They also argue that G





20+ of the best Ninja deals ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO 36%: Ahead of the official Amazon Big Spring Sale, Ninja kitchen appliances like blenders, air fryers, coffee makers, countertop ovens, and more are up to 36% off at Amazon. Best Ninja deals ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale: Best Ninja blender deal Ninja Mega Kitchen System $139.99 (save $60) Best Ninja coffee maker deal Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System $199.99 (save $30)





Samsung deals are live for the Big Spring Sale — heres what were eyeing
Mashable / 12h
GET UP TO $300 OFF: The Amazon Big Spring Sale is on and Samsung is showing strong with deals on TVs, phones, earbuds, hard drives, and more tech at Amazon and elsewhere. Save $300 on the Samsung 32-Inch M8 (M80D) Series UHD HDR10+ Smart Monitor . The Best Samsung deals at the Amazon Big Spring Sale Best Samsung tablet deal Galaxy Tab S9 FE $369.99 (Save $150) Best Samsung earbud deal Samsung Gal





The best deals under $50 from Amazons Big Spring Sale 2025
Mashable / 12h
Best Amazon Big Spring 2025 deals under $50: Best smart home deal under $50 Echo Pop $39.99 Best streaming device deal under $50 Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite $29.99 Best earbuds deal under $50 Anker Soundcore Space A40 $59 (Save $20.99) Best speaker deal under $50 JBL Go 3 $29.95 (Save $10) Best tablet deal under $50 Amazon Fire 7 Tablet $44.99 (Save $15) Amazon is serving up a wide variety of deals





Unlocked phone deals are few and far between ahead of Amazons Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 12h
The best Big Spring Sale unlocked phone deals at a glance: BEST SAMSUNG DEAL Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB) $1,149.97 (save $270.02) BEST GOOGLE PIXEL DEAL Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (256GB) $949 (save $250) BEST MOTOROLA DEAL Motorola Edge (256GB) $299.99 (save $140) If you're hoping to upgrade your phone this season, Amazon's Big Spring Sale could be your best opportunity to snag one at a discount





Ouch: Delta CRJ-900 Suffers Wing Strike During LaGuardia Go Around
29One Mile at a Time / 12h
Delta’s wholly owned regional subsidiary is making headlines again, after a plane had a rather scary landing during gusty winds… Endeavor Air CRJ-900 has wing strike during landing attempt This incident happened on Sunday, March 16, 2025, and involves a flight operated by Delta’s wholly owned regional subsidiary, Endeavor Air (where flights are marketed as Delta Connection). Specifically, we’re t





How phishing attacks are hitting the supply chain – and how to fight back
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
The global supply chain is the backbone of the world’s economy. From suppliers and manufacturers to transporters, retailers, and consumers, every step is interconnected. Yet, as powerful and efficient as it usually is, this vast network is highly vulnerable to disruption. A cyberattack can delay shipments, halt construction projects, or leave manufacturers unable to get the parts they need—whethe





Credit card rental car insurance: Best cards and how it works
68The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When you’re ready to rent a car, you may be curious if you can get insurance for it. Rental agencies may ask you if you want to add car rental protection to your bill, and buying it could seem like a good idea. But if you have a travel credit card , you likely already have some level of rental car insuranc





Man’s Two-Year Hiccups Triggered by Rare Allergy Condition
Gizmodo / 12h
Only two cases of chronic hiccups tied to eosinophilic esophagitis have previously been reported, the man's doctors say.





New OLED pixel breakthrough could make TVs, phones, watches and more much more energy efficient – and brighter
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Chiral semiconductors use a few tricks from Mother Nature The same brightness with much less energy usage Big implications for future computers as well as displays A breakthrough new OLED technology could mean smartwatches with longer battery life, more energy-efficient TVs, and even brighter displays all around. The breakthrough comes from researchers at the University of Cambridge and the Eindh





Google Fiber Just Went Live in Another City
How-To Geek / 12h
Google Fiber is a popular ISP, even though its availability leaves a lot to be desired. That's why it's always newsworthy when the service lands in a new US city. We're probably really far off from nationwide service, but in the meantime, you can now enjoy Google's fiber service if you live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.





The War in Ukraine Is Fought on Horseback Against Drones Carrying Machine Guns
38Gizmodo / 12h
War. War never changes.





New EV battery boasts 5-min charge time, adding 250 miles of range
75Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Time and again, studies and surveys identify the time it takes to charge an electric vehicle as one of the most significant hurdles affecting EV adoption. For generations, drivers have gotten used to being able to refuel their cars in five minutes using energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons, and plenty of them balk at the idea of having to drive a car where recharging a battery takes half an hour or m





What's New on Hulu in April 2025
Lifehacker / 12h
Hulu's lineup of original content is lighter in April than in previous months but includes the sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale (April 8), the dystopian drama based originally on Margaret Atwood's novel but that has long since evolved into a world of its own. According to the Hulu synopsis, June (Elisabeth Moss), Luke, and Moira make up the resistance to bring down Gilead. A sequel s





What's New on Disney+ in April 2025
Lifehacker / 12h
Disney+ has sophomore seasons of two significant series coming in April. The second installment of Lucasfilm's Emmy-nominated thriller Andor —the prequel to Rogue One and set five years prior—tells the origin story of Rebel spy Cassian Andor and the formation of the Rebel Alliance. Diego Luna reprises his role from the film and the first season of the series. A three-episode premiere is set for 6





Moana 2 achieves demigod status as the movie sets new streaming record on Disney+
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Moana 2 had 27.3 million global views within its first five days of streaming on Disney+. These figures mark the biggest Walt Disney Animation Studios premiere since Encanto and the third-largest animated theatrical premiere of all time on Disney+. Moana 2 started streaming on Disney+ on March 12. Moana 2 is a big success for Disney+ as the epic animated adventure has garnered 27.3 millions views





Privacy must be a business priority: the urgent need for investment and action
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
As the digital landscape evolves, data protection must become a governing business principle. Despite its significance, however, privacy professionals feel they are working in underfunded teams, leaving their organizations vulnerable to security breaches. Without proper investment and support, privacy teams are struggling, and businesses are exposed to unnecessary risks. While new legislation has





Anthropic-backed AI-powered code review platform Graphite raises cash
52TechCrunch / 12h
AI coding assistants are becoming wildly popular, with the vast majority of respondents in GitHub’s latest poll saying that they’ve adopted AI tools in some form. Y Combinator partner Jared Friedman recently claimed that a quarter of YC’s W25 startup batch have 95% of their codebases generated by AI. Sensing an opportunity, VCs are rushing to back startups developing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri





Arcade raises $12M from Perplexity co-founder’s new fund to make AI agents less awful
TechCrunch / 12h
Arcade, an AI agent infrastructure startup founded by former Okta exec Alex Salazar and former Redis engineer Sam Partee, has raised $12 million from Laude Ventures. Laude is the new fund launched in 2024 by Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski, the UC Berkeley computer