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Book flights to Europe starting at 18,750 miles: Check out Flying Blue’s March Promo Rewards

4KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You have plenty of options when it comes to booking award flights. But one of the most reliable ways to get good value is through the monthly Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards offers. You can find these monthly discounts on this regularly updated page on the Flying Blue website . They apply to fligh





Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards March 2025: Save 25%
3KOne Mile at a Time / 20h
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for March 2025, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months. There are quite a few destinations bookable with this promotion, including several in North America and the Caribbean, including options in business class. Let’s go over the details, as there’s potentially value t





Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies
1KWired / 6h
The DOGE-mandated credit card freeze is delaying shipments of critical supplies, stalling travel, and stopping employees from doing their jobs.






NYT Strands hints, answers for March 4
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





Opera’s new AI agent web browser just reinvented web browsing - here’s 5 ways it could completely change the internet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Interest in AI agents that can peruse the internet on your behalf has ticked up of late, partly thanks to OpenAI's Operator , along with Browser Use and the recently released Proxy 1.0 . Popular browser provider Opera has joined in to offer a tool that will actively do tasks on the web for you. If this catches on, the way we interact with the internet might never be the same, especially if it's b





Trump Administration cuts may threaten AI research efforts
TechCrunch / 3h
The Trump Administration has fired a number of National Science Foundation employees who had been handpicked for their expertise in AI, threatening the agency’s ability to sustain key AI research, Bloomberg reported. One of the affected departments inside NSF, called the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships, was instrumental in funneling government grants focused on […] © 2024





SpaceX Starship Flight Launch Scrubbed
Next Big Future / 4h
There was a hold at T-40. They are now scrubbed. They cleared a booster issue and are now examining a Starship issue. They have a solution submitted and are waiting for a decision. This is the eighth fully integrated test flight of Starship with its Super Heavy booster, the largest and most powerful rocket to ... Read more





First Look In the Bastrop Starlink Factory Making 15,000 Starlink Dishes Per Day
Next Big Future / 4h
SpaceX is making over 15,000 Starlink dishes per day which is a 5.5 Million dish per year runrate. This was revealed in the pre-launch info for Flight 8 (launch scrubbed). SpaceX expanded the Bastrop Texas dish factory and is now on pace to have 10 million customers by the end of 2025. SpaceX could further ... Read more





People are using Super Mario to benchmark AI now
26TechCrunch / 5h
At least we can watch AI play Mario. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





ChatGPT and Other Chatbots Are Hurting Publishers Even Worse Than We Thought
21Futurism / 5h
Chatbots from companies like OpenAI and Google appear to be sucking up much-needed traffic to websites and massively screwing publishers over in the process. As Forbes reports , new data from the content licensing platform TollBit shows that AI chatbots send a whopping 96 percent less traffic to publishers' websites than traditional search engines — even as companies like OpenAI and Perplexity pr





General Catalyst loses three top investors as the firm expands beyond venture, contemplates IPO
TechCrunch / 5h
Three key investors have left General Catalyst amidst a series of recent changes at the firm, which now describes itself as an “investment and transformation company,” TechCrunch has learned. The departed managing directors include Deep Nishar and Kyle Doherty, who co-led General Catalyst’s late-stage strategy known as Endurance, and Adam Valkin, one of the three […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights





You can now talk to Google Gemini from your iPhone’s lock screen
20TechCrunch / 6h
Google Gemini users can now access the AI chatbot directly from the iPhone’s lock screen, thanks to an update released on Monday first spotted by 9to5Google. Users can now call up Gemini Live, Google’s relatively real-time voice feature for its AI chatbot, before they unlock their phone by adding a Gemini widget to their lock […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Trump attempts to bail out his wealthy cryptocurrency backers with U.S. crypto reserve
27Mashable / 6h
Just a few days ago, Mashable published an article investigating why Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were suddenly in a freefall. Of the four main reasons, three were attributable to Donald Trump and his actions as president. This is not exactly what one would expect from Trump, who promised to be a pro-crypto president after its advocates helped him win the presidency. But over the weekend, a





You made this happen: a giant Lego Steamboat that we all want to build
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Lego debuted its first Steamboat building set at Toy Fair It's filled with details and is quite large at 27 inches The River Steamboat made its debut alongside a new Jurassic Park set Lego Ideas sets are some of the most fun to shop for and build simply because fellow fans think of and then vote on them in hopes of making these models real. The River Steamboat is the next set to arrive in a port





Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology prototype drive: Better when chilled
Engadget / 6h
Before a new car comes to market, it's subjected to many months, sometimes years, of rigorous testing around the world. Sweden often hosts a big part of that journey, its cold northern expanses offering the perfect mix of frigid temperatures and frozen surfaces. It's there that I myself got to do a little testing of an upcoming new EV from Mercedes-Benz. It's the GLC with EQ Technology, an all-el





Hypersonic Drones by 2026 and Hypersonic Planes by 2028
Next Big Future / 6h
Venus Aerospace and Hermeus are the modern day companies that are truly using the small and effective engineering team approaches and methods of the Clarence “Kelly” Johnson led (1943-1975) Lockheed Skunkworks. Here is analysis of their technology and how they will crack the three speed zone problem that has stopped researchers for decades. Going from ... Read more





SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launches 2 Minutes Away at 5:45 CT
Next Big Future / 6h
The eighth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch Monday, March 3. We are counting down to a 5:45 p.m. CT launch. This is 2 minutes away. SpaceX now can use Starlink to stream the video from 30 cameras on the rocket and transmit 120 mbps of data. A live webcast of the flight ... Read more





Trump’s FDA Cuts Are Putting Drug Development at Risk
200+Wired / 6h
New SEC filings from pharmaceutical companies reveal Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cost-cutting measures could slow drug research and delay FDA approvals.





No Borders, No Threats – Secure Your Online Adventures With NordVPN
Gizmodo / 6h
Tired of internet restrictions? Here's a VPN that’s set to change your browsing experience—for the better.





Singapore arrests alleged Nvidia chip smugglers
TechCrunch / 6h
Singapore just arrested 3 men for allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Trump administration launches digital DEI reporting line
55Mashable / 6h
The Department of Education is now inviting parents to submit complaints about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that may be happening at their child's school. Last week, the federal agency launched a new "End DEI" portal that parents can use to report "discrimination based on race or sex" in publicly-funded schools for kindergarten through 12th grade. The department has the authority to i





Review: Cathay Pacific Business Lounge London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
One Mile at a Time / 6h
During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had an extended layover at London Heathrow Terminal 3, as I was arriving in British Airways business class , and connecting to Cathay Pacific business class . After checking out the Qantas Lounge , my next stop was the Cathay Pacific Lounge. In this installment, I’ll review the Cathay Pacific Business Lounge, and in the next installment, I’ll review





The Best Star Wars, Marvel, and Transformers Toys We Saw at New York Toy Fair
26Gizmodo / 6h
We've also got Godzilla, One Piece , Pokémon , Twilight , and so much more.





Researchers surprised to find less-educated areas adopting AI writing tools faster
26Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, experts have debated how widely AI language models would impact the world. A few years later, the picture is getting clear. According to new Stanford University-led research examining over 300 million text samples across multiple sectors, AI language models now assist in writing up to a quarter of professional communications across sectors. It's having a





Silver Airways abruptly cancels Orlando flights: What to know if you’re affected
The Points Guy / 6h
Travelers ran into confusion and disruptions in Florida in recent days. Over the weekend, regional airline Silver Airways abruptly canceled flights out of Orlando, citing issues retaining its leased planes months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Florida-based carrier, which flies throughout Florida and the Caribbean, suddenly canceled all flights out of Orlando International





High Schools Training Students for Manual Labor as AI Looms Over College and Jobs
Futurism / 6h
High school shop classes are back in a big way as students and educators prepare for a future in which AI could take over many of what we today think of as " white-collar " jobs. As the Wall Street Journal reports , school systems across the United States are building out new curricula for shop classes that merge old-school skills like woodworking and welding with higher-tech instruction on how t





Can’t Find Android Apps With Widgets? Google Wants to Fix That
How-To Geek / 6h
There’s no easy way to find Android apps with great widget support. That’s finally changing, as Google has announced new Play Store pages and search filters to improve discovery of apps with widgets.





The Google Pixel 9 Is $200 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Pixel 9 is the latest series of the Google Pixel phone lineup . They were released late last summer with the 9 Pro and Pro XL getting released as well. But if you're OK with an already good camera and prefer to save some money, the 128 GB unlocked Pixel 9 is just $599 (





Apple's 'Friday Night Baseball' is back on March 28 with a World Series documentary in tow
Engadget / 6h
Apple's offered Major League Baseball games through the Apple TV app since 2022, and that's continuing in 2025, with new programming at no additional cost. The company announced that "Friday Night Baseball" is coming back on March 28, and that its releasing a three-part docuseries on the 2024 World Series and a new Yankees-focused Immersive Video for the Vision Pro . The opening weekend double-he





Creator monetization platform Passes sued over alleged distribution of CSAM
TechCrunch / 6h
Passes, a direct-to-fan monetization platform for creators backed by $40 million in Series A funding, has been sued for allegedly distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (also known as CSAM). While its guidelines do not allow for creators to post nude photos or videos, as opposed to competitors like OnlyFans, a creator has sued Passes, alleging […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per





DOGE Just Keeps Deleting Its ‘Savings’
500+Gizmodo / 7h
Another $4 billion was pulled off the "wall of receipts."





Why Are Airlines Giving Away Overhead Bin Space For Free?
View from the Wing / 7h
Airlines should charge for guaranteed overhead bin space. Most tickets come with a 'license to hunt' for space, rather than overhead bin space proper. And customers who believe they are entitled to bring a carry-on bag on board get stuck gate checking their bag and wasting time at baggage claim at the end of their flight. Continue reading ...





This fanless mini PC runs on an Intel Core i3 CPU, has two 10Gb Ethernet ports and can drive three 4K monitors
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
CWWK S7 mini PC offers up to 48GB DDR5 RAM and 12TB storage Fanless design minimizes noise and dust Dual internal fans enhance the passive cooling system There are many unique mini PC options available, and the new CWWK S7 is set to join them, running on the Intel Core i3-N355 processor with eight cores, eight threads, and a maximum speed of 3.9 GHz. Per AndroidPC (originally in Spanish), the chi





Disney Shelves The Princess and the Frog Sequel Series Tiana
68Gizmodo / 7h
The Disney+ series would have continued Tiana's magical adventures in New Orleans.





MWC hears two starkly divided views of AI’s impact
TechCrunch / 7h
Two sharply different visions of AI were platformed on stage at the Mobile World Congress trade show on Monday. The true believer’s case for the technology’s potential — to merge with and transform human life for the better — was offered up by futurist and singularity priest Ray Kurzweil, who also has a research role […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Trump’s Tariffs (Starting Tomorrow) Could Raise Car Prices by as Much as $12,000
300+Gizmodo / 7h
And consumers will pay the added cost, not Canada or Mexico.





Mobile World Congress 2025: More Foldable Concepts, Plus Phones and Tablets You’ll Never Get to Use
Gizmodo / 7h
Samsung and Lenovo had the most interesting folding concept devices to show off at the annual trade show in Barcelona.





First-Ever Asteroid Mining Mission Loses Contact With Earth
21Futurism / 7h
Last week, California-based space company AstroForge launched what it claimed was the first "commercial deep space mission in history." The company's plan was to send its washing machine-sized spacecraft, dubbed Odin, to visit an asteroid millions of miles from Earth and scout it as a potential mining site. But mere hours after the spacecraft lifted off atop a SpaceX rocket last week — alongside





Should we be moving data centers to space?
41MIT Technology Review / 7h
Last week, the Florida-based company Lonestar Data Holdings launched a shoebox-size device carrying data from internet pioneer Vint Cerf and the government of Florida, among others, on board Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander. When its device lands on the moon later this week, the company will be the first to explicitly test out a question that has been on some technologists’ minds of late: Maybe





Someone Dropped Nearly $88,000 on a Pokémon Cheeto
95Gizmodo / 8h
Behold the 'Cheetozard,' a Charizard-shaped Cheeto that just sold for $87,840.





I tried the most realistic AI voice companion ever created - if ChatGPT or Gemini ever gets this good, reality is in trouble
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
I have spent a lot of time talking to AI. I’ve tested every voice assistant, every chatbot, and every “next-generation” conversational AI that tech companies love to hype up. But I’ve never encountered anything quite like Sesame. This AI companion isn’t just good, it’s eerily accurate at mimicking how people talk because of the very imperfections it imitates. Let’s start with what Sesame actually





Bubba AI, Inc. is launching Comp AI to help 100,000 startups get SOC 2 compliant by 2032.
Next Big Future / 8h
San Francisco, California, 3rd March 2025, CyberNewsWire





Watch Live: SpaceX Attempts Starship Flight 8 After Explosion Rained Debris Over the Atlantic [Updated]
Gizmodo / 8h
Monday's test flight will attempt to deploy four Starlink simulators from the megarocket.





The iPhone 15 Pro will get Visual Intelligence with iOS 18.4
Engadget / 8h
What started as an Apple Intelligence feature exclusive to the Camera Control-endowed iPhone 16 line is coming to older iPhones, and soon. We already knew that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max would get Visual Intelligence at some point in the future, and thanks to 9to5Mac , we now know it's one of several options you can assign to the Action Button in the second iOS 18.4 beta. That likely means the





Plex Is Ending Support for This Once-Popular NAS Brand
How-To Geek / 8h
It's been two years since Drobo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and stopped providing support for its NAS hardware. Now, Plex says it will end Drobo compatibility following the Plex Media Server 1.41.7 release in Q2 2025.





HMD’s New Flip Phone Has USB-C and a Headphone Jack
How-To Geek / 8h
The concept of the flip phone was brought back in the foldable phone era, with phones that can be flipped open and snap shut but otherwise operate like your regular, run-of-the-mill smartphone. HMD's latest phone, however, tries to bring things back to basics.





This waterproof tablet can do something no Apple iPad can, make calls on any one of two SIM cards - and it is cheap as chips


Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
BMAX MaxPad I10 S Pro has a massive 10,000mAh battery which reduces frequent recharges Stay connected with 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and GPS Unisoc T616 SoC may not be the fastest, but keeps costs down While rugged tablets are common, finding one priced under $200 is rare - enter the BMAX MaxPad I10 S Pro, a reinforced Android device with dual 4G SIM support, allowing users to make





The author of SB 1047 introduces a new AI bill in California
TechCrunch / 8h
The author of California’s SB 1047, the nation’s most controversial AI safety bill of 2024, is back with a new AI bill that could shake up Silicon Valley. California state Senator Scott Wiener introduced a new bill on Friday that would protect employees at leading AI labs, allowing them to speak out if they think […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Lego’s Official Bluey Sets Are Here, for Real Life
43Gizmodo / 8h
Based on the beloved animated series, the toy release will hit retailers in June.





Analysts Warn That If AI Agents Succeed, the "Internet Will Go Dark"
30Futurism / 8h
In the logic of the machine learning gold rush, the next breakthrough offering in the industry will be "AI agents" — personal assistants, basically, that can use apps and computers to do tasks on your behalf. If that actually happens — a serious "if," but not a completely far-fetched possibility, as early efforts have already started to hit the market — there a major side effect: it'll totally ch





Google is working on its own version of Apple’s Hide My Email, and you might soon be able to try it yourself
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Google is working on a new Shielded Email feature, similar to Apple's Hide My Email The new tool hides your main email address from service providers when creating accounts There's no release date yet, but testers have been able to activate the feature pre-release If you’re anything like me, your Gmail inbox has slowly filled with promotions, pointless updates, and newsletters from accounts you p





You’ll Soon Be Able to Send Video and Screenshares to Google’s Gemini AI
Lifehacker / 8h
As part of Mobile World Congress , happening this week in Barcelona, Google has teased that its Gemini AI is finally ready to see the world. Literally. Originally teased as Project Astra in May of last year, Google’s Gemini Live with Video and Gemini Live with Screenshare features each have a new trailer, showing how the search giant plans to catch up with ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode. Soon, Goo





Google Play update makes it easier to find Android apps with widgets
TechCrunch / 9h
Google announced Monday a series of changes to its widgets system on Android that will make it easier for app developers to reach their users. Widgets, which offer at-a-glance views of an app’s most important information — like the day’s weather or upcoming meetings on your calendar — are a key aspect of Android home […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Ramp, a 6-year-old fintech startup, has more than doubled its annualized revenue to $700M
TechCrunch / 9h
Fintech startup Ramp has crossed $700 million in annualized revenue as of January of this year, according to a source familiar with the company’s internal operations. The company had crossed $100 million in annualized revenue before its third birthday in March 2022, passed $300 million by August 2023, and now effectively more than doubled that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso





Congress Freaks Out Over Trump Administration’s Decision to Halt Cyber Operations Against Russia
500+Gizmodo / 9h
The policy about-face seems to have left lawmakers confused and outraged.





TSMC to invest $100B as Trump demands more US-made chips, report says
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Striking a four-year deal with President Donald Trump, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plans to invest $100 billion in chip manufacturing plants in the US, sources told The Wall Street Journal . According to "people familiar with the matter," Trump will officially announce the deal later today. While still unconfirmed, TSMC's supposed investment comes after OpenAI and Apple anno





Netflix drops trailer for the Russo brothers’ The Electric State
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt star in the Netflix original film The Electric State . Anthony and Joe Russo have their hands full these days with the Marvel films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret War , slated for 2026 and 2027 releases, respectively. But we'll get a chance to see another, smaller film from the directors this month on Netflix: The Electric State , adapted from the graph





Kaizen: A Factory Story makes a game of perfecting 1980s Japanese manufacturing
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Zach Barth, the namesake of game studio Zachtronics, tends to make a certain kind of game. Besides crafting the free browser game Infiniminer , which inspired the entire global Minecraft industry , Barth and his collaborators made SpaceChem , Infinifactory , TIS-100 , Shenzen I/O , Opus Magnum , and Exapunks . Each one of them is some combination of puzzle game, light capitalism horror, and the m





Score: Booking Four Japan Airlines First Class Award Seats!
54One Mile at a Time / 9h
As I recently wrote about, we’re taking a winter ski trip to Niseko, Japan , staying at four different points properties. I’ve already shared the return portion of the trip that I booked , where I’ll be flying ANA’s A380 first class and Hawaiian’s 787 first class. However, I didn’t finalize the outbound portion of the trip until last minute, for good reason. While the product review might not be





Credit card transfer bonuses (March): Get bonus points when you transfer to Qatar Airways, Hilton and Marriott
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during one of these bonus periods. Remembe





TechCrunch Sessions: AI speaker applications close March 7
TechCrunch / 9h
On June 5, TechCrunch Sessions: AI will kick off — and you can be part of the industry-changing conversations that will be taking place. We have an open invitation for members of the AI community to lead breakout sessions and discussions with over 1,200 startup founders, VC leaders, and AI aficionados attending our newest event, which […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o





The Handmaid’s Tale Just Reminded Us There’s a Sequel Series Coming
97Gizmodo / 9h
A sixth and final season of the main Hulu series drops in April—but Margaret Atwood's dystopian world will continue on.





A Lethal Mystery Illness Spread in Congo. USAID Cuts Have Slowed the Response
500+Wired / 9h
Gutting USAID is already having a devastating impact around the world. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, teams that would normally be racing to identify a fatal sickness are gone.





Trump’s FCC Head Warns EU Content Rules ‘Incompatible’ With Free Speech
300+Gizmodo / 9h
It's the latest warning from the Trump administration that it wants Big Tech left alone.





Rare Handwritten Copy of Famous Shakespeare Sonnet Found in Oxford Library
Gizmodo / 9h
The recently discovered copy of Sonnet 116 "reads as a political love song" during England's Civil Wars, according to the professor who found it.





Break through writer’s block with an AI-powered creativity hack
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 1min.AI for A$160 and use AI to generate content, edit visuals, and spark creativity — no monthly fees, ever. Writer’s block? Lackluster visuals? Say goodbye to those roadblocks with 1min.AI, an advanced AI-powered tool designed to help you create content, boost productivity, and enhance your visual projects. With a lifetime subscription for A$160 (reg. A$865), you’l





This is the most powerful rugged smartphone ever built, and its CPU is supposedly faster than the iPhone 15 Pro Max
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Rugged indeed with IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H ratings Supports a 50MP Sony sensor, night vision, and thermal imaging Massive 10,600mAh battery supports 120W fast charging, and 50W wireless charging Ulefone has unveiled the Armor 28 Ultra , a rugged Android smartphone designed to deliver high-end performance in a durable body. Ulefone, known for similarly rugged smartphones like the Armor 25T Pro





Late Passengers Force Themselves Past Gate At Miami Airport, Toss Coffee At American Airlines Agent
View from the Wing / 9h
Two American Airlines passengers tried to force their way onto a flight from Miami to Cancun since they were running late. It appears they rushed the gate. Continue reading ...





My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The M4 iPad Pro
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple has been top dog in the premium tablet space for years, and the iPad Pro with an M4 chip released last year solidified their dominance. If you've been waiting for a discount on the best-performing tablet you can get, take your pick from the available options: You can





Opera's AI 'Browser Operator' Will Complete Tasks for You
Lifehacker / 9h
We're now starting to see some rudimentary AI agents appear : tools that can not only write code and solve math problems, but also perform actions on your behalf. And Opera has announced the first AI agent for its browser, the aptly named Browser Operator. The idea is that Browser Operator can take care of some tedious online tasks for you, saving you time and clicks. It could arrange your next g





Five Easy Ways to Make Your Old Car Look New(er)
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. On average, the number of years people hold onto their cars has been creeping up for about a decade—it's up to about 14 years these days. Aside from improved reliability, given that new cars average $49,740 , and used cars cost more than $26,000 , it's not hard to figure out why. If your car still runs well and reliably gets you where you need to





Google releases SpeciesNet, an AI model designed to identify wildlife
TechCrunch / 10h
Google has open sourced an AI model, SpeciesNet, designed to identify animal species by analyzing photos from camera traps. Researchers around the world use camera traps — digital cameras connected to infrared sensors — to study wildlife populations. But while these traps can provide valuable insights, they generate massive volumes of data that take days […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved





Lee Enterprises ransomware attack halts freelance and contractor payments
2 TTPs•
TechCrunch / 10h
The ransomware attack is affecting Lee's ability to pay outside vendors, including freelancers and contractors, TechCrunch has learned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Google Is Hobbling Popular Ad Blocker uBlock Origin on Chrome
63Gizmodo / 10h
Google is migrating Chrome browser extensions to a new specification that limits the functionality of ad blockers.





Lenovo’s solar-powered Yoga concept laptop is such a good idea, I’m frankly shocked nobody’s done it already
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
What if your laptop could get a full hour’s worth of charge simply by leaving it in sunlight for 20 minutes? That’s the promise of Lenovo’s latest concept laptop, a Yoga model featuring a photovoltaic solar panel on the rear of the screen, converting light into charge for the laptop’s battery. I’ve seen a lot of great concept devices from Lenovo and other laptop makers at events like MWC 2025 , a





McDonalds in the Pentagon TikTok song makes ska trendy again
Mashable / 10h
If you could easily predict TikTok trends, I suspect you'd be spectacularly rich. There's so much money to be made on the platform — brand deals, chart-topping songs, major e-commerce — but its trends are so difficult to foresee. Plus, TikTok is a weird place. A trending sound right now, for instance, is a parody song combining ska — the upbeat, horn-centric, staccato-guitar music that resurged i





Theres something in the air: Apples Tim Cook teases new Air product drop this week
Mashable / 10h
"There's something in the air," posted Apple CEO Tim Cook on X. And it's likely a MacBook Air with an M4 chip. On Monday, Cook teased a product drop happening this week. He didn't specify the day or time, but the "air" hint all but confirms strong rumors that it will be the M4 MacBook Air. This was predicted by Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman who expected a March launch. Given that today is the first bu





The tri-fold Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 is thinner than the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Mashable / 10h
Foldable phones are having a moment, but alongside the release of new book-style foldables and flip-style phones, some are experimenting with new concepts. We've seen a few foldables with two hinges instead of one , but the latest concept unveiled at MWC 2025 could be the most polished yet. In fact, the Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 is one of the thinnest foldable phones yet. To be clear, the Phantom





5 reasons I love my World of Hyatt Credit Card and plan to keep it for the long term
32The Points Guy / 10h
It seems every hotel brand has a credit card (or six, in the case of Marriott) . So, it can be difficult to choose which one to get . Out of the 33 credit cards currently in my wallet, a quarter of them are from hotel brands. And one of my top choices is the World of Hyatt Credit Card , which is the personal credit card from Chase and my favorite hotel loyalty program, World of Hyatt . Here are f





A.I. Start-Up Anthropic Closes Deal That Values It at $61.5 Billion
NYT > Technology / 10h
The announcement follows new fund-raising efforts from rivals like OpenAI, which is set to close a deal that values the company at $300 billion, and Elon Musk’s xAI.





MWC 2025: Everything announced in Barcelona so far
Engadget / 10h
Mobile World Congress is taking place in Barcelona this week, offering manufacturers an opportunity to show off new gear without needing to hold their own splashy event. So far, we've learned about some new laptops and phones, as well as upcoming AI updates to Android. Here's a look at everything announced at Mobile World Congress that caught our eye. We'll update this story throughout the week.





Meta's new smart glasses come with some much-needed upgrades to their battery and sensors
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Meta's Aria Gen 2 glasses are on their way They bring some major battery and sensor upgrades These upgrades could tease improvements for Meta's consumer specs Meta has just launched new AI smart glasses: Aria Gen 2 . The bad news is you probably won’t get a pair unless you’re an AI or robotics researcher, but the good news is the upgrades the glasses boast might tease updates we can expect to see





A Private Space Mission Just Successfully Landed on the Moon for the First Time
100+Wired / 10h
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has touched down successfully, and marks a key milestone in NASA’s quest to have private companies deliver shipments of equipment to the lunar surface.





Global Entry Revocation Warning: Legitimate, Or Power Trip?
43One Mile at a Time / 10h
An OMAAT reader recently had an unpleasant Global Entry experience, whereby he received a warning about his membership being revoked for an innocent mistake. He asked me for my take on the situation — I’ll share it, but I’m actually not 100% sure of the answer to his question, so I’d like to see if anyone else has experience with this. US CBP officer seemingly goes on a power trip Here in the Uni





The 'affordable' Nubia Flip 2 is here to tempt you away from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
At MWC 2024, ZTE subsidiary Nubia unveiled the Nubia Flip 5G , a bona fide budget alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 , which launched just a few months later. Now, at MWC 2025 , Nubia has returned with the Nubia Flip 2 5G – a slightly more expensive model that still undercuts its premium competition by some margin. The first thing to note is the new phone’s design, whi





Zeta Gundam Set the Legacy Sequel Blueprint
39Gizmodo / 10h
Forty years ago, Gundam 's first sequel took the kind of big swings few franchises are willing to take today.





ZTE unveils Nubia Neo 3 series for gamers and Flip 2 foldable at MWC 2025
Mashable / 10h
ZTE's Nubia brand is back at MWC with some big releases for 2025. Alongside the flip-style foldable phone it unveiled last week, the company introduced the Nubia Neo 3 series — designed with gamers in mind. These phones feature RGB lighting and hidden shoulder triggers in the phone’s frame. There are other gaming-focused features beyond the shoulder triggers for gaming. Notably, the device has in





This Phone Has Swappable Magnetic Camera Lenses
How-To Geek / 10h
The popular phone manufacturer Xiaomi debuted an all-new modular phone concept at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 this week, and it looks quite impressive. This new phone has a magnetic array on the back, similar to MagSafe, but the focus is on photography enthusiasts.





Netflix Is Using AI to Upscale a 1980s Sitcom and the Results Are Borderline Horrific
50Futurism / 10h
From the very first frames, you can tell there's something off about Netflix's version of "A Different World," a "Cosby Show" spin-off that aired on NBC from 1987 to 1993. As spotted by developer and blogger Scott Hanselman, the streamer — or whatever rightsholder licensed the show to it — seriously bungled its efforts to upscale the decades-old footage, which was originally shot on film and made





Lenovo demos AI Stick prototype that promises to give the power of AI to any PC thanks to a 32-TOPS NPU
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Lenovo's AI Stick connects to non-NPU PCs, adding AI-powered abilities Showcased at MWC 2025, pricing and availability remain unknown The device is compact, around 9cm long, and requires a Thunderbolt port If you want to benefit from on-device AI capabilities but aren’t currently in the market for one of the many fancy new laptops with built-in NPUs, Lenovo is working on a couple of intriguing so





Amex Hilton Honors Surpass Card Review: Gold Status & More
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass ® Card Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, in my opinion, given the perks that they potentially offer, ranging from free night certificates to elite status . While I’m primarily loyal to Hyatt and Marriott , Hilton has grown on me a lot, thanks to the number of new luxury hotels the group has opene





Guide To American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
While domestic upgrades are nice , upgrades on long haul flights are even nicer. Having a flat bed on an overnight transoceanic flight makes all the difference between arriving exhausted and arriving well rested. If not outright redeeming miles for an award ticket , there are sometimes opportunities to use miles or upgrade instruments to score a business class seat. In this post, I want to take a





Conspiracy Theorists Think Mark Zuckerberg Started Myrtle Beach Wildfires
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The dumbest people online believe the Meta CEO is using directed energy weapons to start fires from space.





Podcasting platform Podcastle launches a text-to-speech model with more than 450 AI voices
TechCrunch / 10h
Podcast recording and editing platform Podcastle is now joining other companies in the AI-powered, text-to-speech race by releasing its own AI model called Asyncflow v1.0. An API for developers will also be available, allowing them to directly integrate the text-to-speech model in their apps. Thanks to the new model, the company is able to offer […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per





Apples full Siri overhaul might be pushed back to 2027
Mashable / 11h
The truly overhauled Siri that Apple has promised reportedly might not be ready until 2027. According to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, Apple is running way behind on meaningful upgrades for its voice assistant and "conversational version of Siri won’t reach consumers until iOS 20 at best." The slow, staggered, and sometimes delayed rollout of Apple Intelligence features has already indicated that App





Save 38% on the Coway Airmega 100 air purifier and wave goodbye to spring pollen
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SAVE $49.99: The Coway Airmega 100 (black) is on sale at Amazon for just $80, down from the normal price of $129.99. That's a 38% discount and the lowest price we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Coway Coway Airmega 100 (black) $80.00 at Amazon $129.99 Save $49.99 Welcome to the wonderful spring season. Crocuses, daffodils, and tulips are making their way up any day, giving us hop





Alexis Ohanian joins bid to buy TikTok before U.S. ban deadline
Mashable / 11h
A new name has joined in the efforts to buy TikTok and keep it running in the U.S. According to Reuters , venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit , is joining businessman Frank McCourt in his bid to buy TikTok in the U.S. "He has that broad portfolio of experience … of where social media was and, I think, a keen understanding of where it’s evolving," McCourt told Reuters. In a





Snag a 43-inch Roku smart TV for 21% off at Amazon
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SAVE $51.99: As of March 3, you can get a 43-inch Roku smart TV for just $198 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount and $51.99 off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku 43-inch Select Series 4K HDR TV $198.00 at Amazon $249.99 Save $51.99 If you’re on the hunt for a budget TV that actually works, Amazon’s got a great deal going on Roku smart TVs. Right now, you can get a 43-inch Roku





Tim Cook teases M4 MacBook Air reveal for this week
Engadget / 11h
We already suspected that Apple was planning to announce a new MacBook Air in March, and now we have it from the horse’s mouth. Company CEO Tim Cook took to social media to post a tease-heavy video, along with the caption “this week.” The video itself plays music as the text “there’s something in the air” crawls along the screen. Finally, a tell-tale ultra-thin swoosh interrupts the text. It’s in





Tim Cook Teases New Apple ‘Air’ Products Coming Very Soon
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple is likely to release a MacBook Air or even a new iPad Air this week.





The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe proves to be a real crowd-pleaser
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Watching Genesis' cars evolve and mature over the years has been interesting. Originally part of Hyundai's lineup, Genesis stood up as a brand in its own right at the end of 2015. Those early Hyundai-badged Genesises (Geneses?) were impressive considering the H on the nose, the dealerships they were found in, and the price out the door. The soft bigotry of low expectations, perhaps. As Genesis ha





Gemini Live will learn to peer through your camera lens in a few weeks
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
At Mobile World Congress, Google confirmed that a long-awaited Gemini AI feature it first teased nearly a year ago is ready for launch. The company's conversational Gemini Live will soon be able to view live video and screen sharing, a feature Google previously demoed as Project Astra. When Gemini's video capabilities arrive, you'll be able to simply show the robot something instead of telling it





These hot oil droplets can bounce off any surface
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Burning droplets bounce back. Credit: Zulu et al., 2025 Droplets bouncing off surfaces are an everyday phenomenon, like raindrops bouncing off lotus leaves or water drops sizzling in a hot pan, levitating and sliding around—aka the Leidenfrost effect. There is also an inverse Leidenfrost effect, first described in 1969, that involves a hot object such as a droplet levitating above a cold surface.





The Wheel of Time‘s Dónal Finn on Learning to Speak the ‘Old Tongue’
60Gizmodo / 11h
Finn stars as Mat Cauthon on the Prime Video fantasy show, returning March 13 for its third season.





TSMC, the Chip Giant, Is to Spend $100 Billion in U.S. Over the Next 4 Years
69NYT > Technology / 11h
The investment plan, announced at the White House, was made as the Trump administration pushes to bring chip making back to the United States.





This Blueair Blue Pure deal ensures you get clean air in your home
Mashable / 11h
GET $87 OFF: As of Mar. 3rd, the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max Air Purifier is on sale for $262.99 for a savings of $87, or 25% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Blueair Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max Air Purifier $262.99 at Best Buy $349.99 Save $87.00 What's circulating in your home? Sometimes opening the windows and letting in a fresh breeze isn't enough. In an age of forest fires, particulate pollu





Take up to 40% on bicycles at REI and prep for summer rides
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SAVE UP TO 40%: REI has discounted bicycles including electric models by up to 40% from brands like Cannondale , REI , Salsa , and more. Best bicycle deals at REI Best overall bicycle deal Co-op Cycles ADV 1.1 Bike $1,018.93 (save $680.07) Best electric bicycle deal Cannondale Tesoro Neo X 3 $2,149.93 (save $1,150.07) Best budget-friendly bicycle deal Pure Cycles Coaster Bike $299.93 (save $129.0





UK watchdog probes TikTok, Reddit over childrens data use
Mashable / 11h
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is investigating TikTok , Reddit , and Imgur over how they handle children's personal data, the agency announced on Monday. The probe comes amid rising concerns over how social media and video-sharing platforms collect and process data from younger users. The ICO says it will examine how TikTok uses the personal information of 13–17-year-olds to fu





Save up to $1,000 on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra during Samsungs spring sale
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SAVE UP TO $1,000: During Samsung's spring sale , shop new deals every day. On Mar. 3, shop the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and save $1,000 with qualifying trade-in or $200 with no trade-in. Shop best Samsung spring sale deals Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra $419.99 at Samsung (Save $1,000) Best TV deal Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV $1,299 at Samsung (Save at $700) Best tablet deal





Microsoft names cybercriminals who created explicit deepfakes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
A lawsuit against criminal gang Storm-2139 has been updated Four defendants have been named by Microsoft The group is allegedly responsible for creating illegal deepfakes A lawsuit has partially named a group of criminals who allegedly used leaked API keys from “multiple” Microsoft customers to access the firm’s Azure OpenAI service and generate explicit celebrity deepfakes. The gang reportedly d





Google upgrades Colab with an AI agent tool
TechCrunch / 11h
Google Colab has integrated Google Labs' Data Science Agent to help data scientists and ML engineers quickly clean their data and get insights on the datasets they upload. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins Frank McCourt’s TikTok bid
TechCrunch / 11h
Reddit co-founder and investor Alexis Ohanian has joined billionaire Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok as a strategic adviser specializing in social media, Reuters reports. “He has that broad portfolio of experience … of where social media was and, I think, a keen understanding of where it’s evolving,” McCourt told Reuters. “Where he can help […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe





As Measles Outbreak Spreads, RFK Jr. Reverses Message and Urges Vaccination
300+Futurism / 11h
Longtime vaccine hater Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appears to be walking back his own skepticism amid a significant measles outbreak spanning states including Texas, California, New Jersey, and more. In an op-ed for Fox News — yes, the same media giant that's spent years fearmongering about vaccines — the new Health and Human Services secretary said it was "crucial" that everyone gets the measles, mum





All of Insomniac’s VR Games Have Been Delisted
How-To Geek / 11h
In a quiet move that has largely gone unnoticed, all of Insomniac Games' high-budget PC VR titles have been removed from the Oculus store. This was the only digital marketplace where they were available for purchase.





The 5 Best Netflix Original Movies You Can't Stream Anywhere Else
How-To Geek / 11h
Whether you're trying to decide if Netflix is worth paying for or looking to make the most of your existing subscription, you should start by checking out the top-rated Netflix original movies on the platform.





No part of Amazon is ‘unaffected’ by AI, says its head of AGI
TechCrunch / 11h
“There’s scarcely a part of the company that is unaffected by AI,” said Vishal Sharma, Amazon’s VP of Artificial General Intelligence, on Monday at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. He dismissed the idea that open source models might reduce compute needs and deflected when asked whether European companies would change their generative AI strategies in light […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res





The ‘Man With the Golden Arm’: Blood Donor Who Saved Millions Dies at 88
200+Gizmodo / 11h
James Harrison's rare blood, which he donated over a thousand times, is estimated to have saved the lives of over 2 million children in Australia.





Get the Logitech Brio 101 webcam for just $24.99 at Amazon
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SAVE $15: As of March 3, you can get the Logitech Brio 101 webcam for just $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and a $15 price cut. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model. Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech Brio 101 $24.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $15.00 Working from home has its perks, but it also means that every meeting is a virtual one, and having a reliable webcam





Amazon deal of the day: Slash $200 off a Google Pixel 9 with 128GB
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Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of March 3: OUR TOP PICK Google Pixel 9 (Unlocked, 128GB) $599 (save $200) BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $39.99 (save $20) BEST SOUNDBAR DEAL Roku Wireless Soundbar $99.99 (save $50) BEST SPEAKER DEAL Bose SoundLink Micro $99 (save $20) BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Soundcore Life Q30 noise-cancelling headphones $55.99 (save $24) Anoth





Colman Domingo’s Craigslist love story with husband Raúl has the internet swooning
24Mashable / 12h
At the 2025 Oscars , no one had more fun than Colman Domingo, who took every opportunity to get up from his seat and dance. During a commercial break, he even took to the stage to encourage fellow attendees to join in on the fun, all while sipping champagne. Although the Best Actor nominee didn't leave the Dolby Theatre with an Academy Award in hand, he did have his husband, Raúl Domingo, by his





The trailer for Doctor Who's new season promises new mysteries, creepy cartoons and musical madness
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
The first full length trailer for the new season of Doctor Who , which arrives in April on Disney+ internationally and on BBC iPlayer in the UK, is here – and it looks like we’re in for a wild ride across time and space as Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor faces sinister cinemas, an Interstellar Song Contest and the return of Anita Dobson’s mysterious Mrs Flood. Most intriguingly, the trailer – whic





One Carrier Thinks You Might Want an 'AI Phone'
How-To Geek / 12h
Deutsche Telekom, the German phone carrier and parent company of T-Mobile, has partnered with Perplexity to create an ‘AI Phone’ with AI assistant on the lock screen. It feels like a throwback to carrier bloatware.





Anker Prime Power Bank With Charging Base Just Hit Its All-Time Low, Lightning Deal on Amazon
28Gizmodo / 12h
Save 30% on the Anker Prime 200W power bank for a limited time at Amazon.





Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones are on sale for record-low prices
Engadget / 12h
Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones are on sale for record-low prices, making this a great time to upgrade. The standard S25 is down to $700 , which is a discount of $100. The slightly-beefier S25+ now costs $800 instead of $1,000. Finally, the S25 Ultra has been discounted to $1,100 from $1,300. All of these deals are available via Amazon. This is Samsung’s latest and greatest smartphone line, having





Firefly’s Blue Ghost Lander Is on the Moon. Here’s What to Expect Next
39Gizmodo / 12h
The lander will spend the next two weeks exploring the site of an ancient impact on the Moon.





Hilton Honors Amex Card review: Solid perks for no annual fee
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hilton Honors American Express Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Card is Hilton’s entry-level cobranded product. It offers bonus points on Hilton stays, complimentary Silver elite status and basic perks for no annual fee (see rates and fees ). However, other travel cards offer more points fl





More reports claim 2024 was the worst year for ransomware attacks yet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
BlackFog says ransomware rose significantly in 2024 Two groups particularly stood out - LockBit and RansomHub Infections increased across industries, despite increased awareness 2024 was a record-breaking year for ransomware attacks, with more groups, more malware variants, and higher payouts than ever before, new research has said. Cybersecurity researchers BlackFog found compared to 2023, there





Tado thermostat owners are hot and bothered after marketing study raises possibility of subscription fee
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Some Tado customers received a notification about a new subscription The message claimed that the Tado app will soon cost £1 per month Tado says it was part of a marketing study and no users have been charged Some owners of Tado smart thermostats are feeling hot under the collar after the company ran a marketing study suggesting its app might soon require a subscription. A handful of users and po





Fintech startup Ramp nearly doubles valuation to $13B in secondary share sale
TechCrunch / 12h
Expense management startup Ramp has nearly doubled its valuation to $13 billion after a $150 million secondary share sale, the company announced Monday morning. New and existing backers including VC Stripes, GIC, Avenir Growth, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, 137 Ventures, and Definition Capital bought the secondaries from employees and early investors. […] © 2024





Anthropic raises $3.5B to fuel its AI ambitions
23TechCrunch / 12h
AI startup Anthropic on Monday announced it raised $3.5 billion at a $61.5 billion post-money valuation, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The Series E, which also had participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco Investments, D1 Capital Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, General Catalyst, Jane Street, Menlo Ventures, and Salesforce Ventures, brings the company’s total […]





The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in March 2025
21Gizmodo / 12h
We've picked out the best horror, sci-fi, and genre titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, and beyond, including Aliens , Wicked , Daredevil , and more.





Mark Cuban Suggests Fired Federal Employees Turn Into Government Consultants
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The smiling billionaire’s pleasant suggestion is to privatize government services.





‘Two-Year-Olds Must Carry Their Own Bags!’ American Airlines Gate Agent’s Fake Rule Blocks Dad From Helping His Kids
View from the Wing / 12h
Their family of four had seven total carry-on bags but were told by the gate agent that their children had to carry their own bags – parents could not help! – or else the bags would have to be checked. Continue reading ...





Tired of Killing Your Pot Plants? Here's How NFC Tags Can Help
How-To Geek / 12h
I love a good house plant. That is, until they start dying. It's not that I don't care about my pot plants, I just have a terrible memory and struggle to remember when each needs watering. That's why I decided to create a way to track when I water each plant and remind me when it's time to water them again.





TSMC pledges to spend $100B on US chip facilities
33TechCrunch / 12h
Chipmaker TSMC said that it aims to invest “at least” $100 billion in chip manufacturing plants in the U.S. over the next four years as part of an effort to expand the company’s network of semiconductor factories. President Donald Trump announced the news during a press conference Monday. TSMC’s cash infusion will fund the construction […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use





This iRobot Roomba Robot Vac deal authorizes you to delegate cleaning
Mashable / 12h
GET $100 OFF: As of Mar. 3rd the iRobot Roomba Q011 Robot Vacuum is available for $149.99 for a savings of $100 off or 40% saved. Opens in a new window Credit: Irobot iRobot Roomba Q011 Robot Vacuum $149.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $100.00 Spread breadcrumbs on the floor and watch them disappear. The iRobot Roomba Q011 Robot Vacuum is a powerful robot vacuum that takes care of floor care on its own





Realmes next phone could support swappable camera lenses
Mashable / 12h
Smartphone manufacturers are battling it out for camera supremacy, but the key to it may end up being modularity. Sure, most people won't want to shell out for modular camera attachments on their phones, but those who do might end up getting far better image quality. Realme is one of the two major smartphone manufacturers to show off a modular camera system that could inform ways to get better im





The Shark VACMOP Pro is only $59.99 at Amazon
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SAVE $40: As of March 3, you can get the Shark VACMOP Pro for just $59.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount and a $40 price cut. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark VACMOP Pro cordless hard floor vacuum mop $59.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $40.00 If you’re tired of mopping the old-fashioned way but aren’t ready to spend robot vacuum money, we found a deal on the Shark VACMOP Pro that’s worth a l





Beats Studio Buds Are Flying Off Amazon’s Shelves, Now Under $100
23Gizmodo / 12h
At 33% off, these buds can go with you to workouts, on your commute.





Tesla Just Got Even More Bad News
76Futurism / 12h
Tesla's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year isn't letting up. As Bloomberg reports , the electric vehicle maker's sales numbers are still in freefall, recording the worst sales month in years in France, one of its biggest EV markets in Europe. According to French industry association Plateforme Automobile, Tesla only registered 2,395 vehicles in February, a 26 percent drop compared to the





I Want HMD’s New Earbuds For One Simple Reason
How-To Geek / 12h
HMD, known for some of its affordable smartphones, just announced a neat set of wireless earbuds with a case that doubles as a magnetic power bank. With the HMD Amped Buds, you can enjoy nearly 100 hours of music playback or use the case to quickly recharge your phone, and I want a pair.





How (and Why) to Grow a Crevice Garden
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. A crevice garden is an exceptional way to deal with one of the hardest terrains to grow a garden. But more than that, crevice gardens can create architectural interest and structure, while growing a drought-tolerant garden that can be full of native plants. You can even create a crevice garden in a place that didn’t previously have rocky terrain,





Four Savings Strategies to Try Instead of a 'No-Buy Month'
Lifehacker / 12h
If you're trying to get your finances back on track—and who isn't?—you're sure to see " no-buy months " and "low-buy years" all across social media . No-buy challenges ask participants to eliminate all non-essential purchases for a set period. While the concept seems straightforward, these challenges often fail because they don't address the psychological aspects of spending or provide realistic