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Apple plans to produce all U.S.-sold iPhones in India, report claims

100+Mashable / 14h
The iPhones that Apple sells in the U.S. might soon all be made in India. This is according to a new report by the Financial Times which cites people familiar with the matter. Apple reportedly sells more than 60 million iPhones in the U.S. every year; for comparison, the company sold roughly 226 million iPhones globally in 2024. One estimate says that 80 percent of all iPhones are currently produ






Katy Perry Struggling to Sell Tickets After Disastrous Rocket Launch
500+Futurism / 12h
The hits just keep coming for pop star Katy Perry, who's struggling in the wake of her cringey Blue Origin space trip to get audiences to shell out for her tour. When perusing Ticketmaster seat maps for Perry's " Lifetimes " tour, which kicked off this week in Mexico City and will come to the US in just a few weeks, it's clear that folks are not vibing with the "I Kissed A Girl" songstress and he





Netflix Finally Adds Dialogue-Only Subtitles
22Lifehacker / 11h
I thought it was just me, a non-native English speaker, who loved watching everything with subtitles on. But clearly, it's not. Based on a recent survey , more than 50% of US viewers watch content with the subtitles on. And there are many reasons why. Sometimes you want to watch something on a low volume in bed, and sometimes it's just too hard to understand what a character is saying. Or, you co







Get the most out of Windows 11 Pro for less than a movie ticket
Mashable / 50min
TL;DR: Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 (regularly $199) and enjoy enhanced security, productivity features, and the AI-powered Copilot assistant.​ In the ever-evolving world of technology, keeping your operating system current is essential for optimal performance and security. For a limited time, you can upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97, a significant reduct





This obnoxiously large Samsung TV is on sale for over $2,000 off — get the lowest-ever price
Mashable / 50min
SAVE OVER $2,000: The 98-inch Samsung Crystal UHD DU9000 TV is on sale for $1,849.99 at Woot, saving you over $2,000 on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 98-inch Samsung Crystal UHD DU9000 TV $1,849.99 $3,997.99 Save $2,148 When you spend hours and hours every day trawling through the best and worst deals that the world has to offer, you become slightly numb. It takes something sp





How to watch Arnaldi vs. Djokovic online for free
Mashable / 50min
TL;DR: Live stream Arnaldi vs. Djokovic in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The latest round of 2025 Madrid Open games includes some really interesting matchups, but Djokovic is often the main attraction of any tournament he's playing in. The Serbian faces off against Arnaldi in the Round of 64. If you want to





How to watch Noskova vs. Swiatek online for free
Mashable / 50min
TL;DR: Live stream Noskova vs. Swiatek in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The latest round of 2025 Madrid Open games includes some really interesting matchups, including Noskova vs. Swiatek. Fans will be expecting last year's winner to progress, but Noskova is no slouch. This should be a real battle between t





How to watch Li vs. Gauff online for free
Mashable / 50min
TL;DR: Live stream Li vs. Gauff in the 2025 Madrid Open for free on RTVE . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Madrid Open has attracted some of the best players in the world as preparations for the French Open ramp up. There are a number of interesting games in the Round of 32, including Li vs. Gauff. This all-American contest is arguably the





How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the 2025 Copa del Rey final online for free
Mashable / 50min
TL;DR: Live stream Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in the 2025 Copa del Rey final for free on RTVE . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . In the world of football, it really doesn't get any bigger than Barcelona vs. Real Madrid . And when these two famous sides meet in a final, the world stops and watches. The 2025 Copa del Rey final brings together these star-studd





How to watch Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa online for free
Mashable / 50min
TL;DR: Live stream Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The FA Cup is creeping towards its dramatic conclusion, with the four remaining teams heading to Wembley. Crystal Palace face off against Aston Villa in the first semi-final matchup. It's set to be a really close contest between two ev





How to watch LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (Game 4) online for free
Mashable / 50min
TL;DR: Live stream LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets (Game 4) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free on Ran.de . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NBA playoffs is delivering a number of really interesting first-round series, including LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets. These star-studded teams have both had their issues this season, but anyone with Kawhi Le





I tried using ChatGPT to restore old photos, here’s how to really do it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
There’s a new AI image fad spreading on the internet, one that could bring new life to those dusty shoeboxes and family albums. ChatGPT users have discovered that the AI assistant can take old photos and mimic a restored, colorized version. I first saw it discussed on a Reddit thread , one that was initially skeptical of ChatGPT's restoration ability for good reason. The AI was far more likely to





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 26
Mashable / 2h
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 April 26
Mashable / 2h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 April 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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





Hurdle hints and answers for April 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give





Weapons of war are launching from Cape Canaveral for the first time since 1988
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The US military launched a long-range hypersonic missile Friday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on a test flight that, if successful, could pave the way for the weapon's operational deployment later this year. The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the





Wide-open Japan Airlines first- and business-class awards using JetBlue points – act fast!
The Points Guy / 4h
Earlier this week, it became possible to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for award seats on Japan Airlines , opening up potential sweet spots for traveling between the U.S. and Japan . While award availability in premium cabins for the first day or so the new functionality was live seemed to be limited to within a few days of departure and to business-class awards, it now looks like there is wides





DoorDash seeks dismissal of Uber lawsuit
29TechCrunch / 6h
DoorDash has asked a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber that accuses the food delivery company of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals. DoorDash argues in its motion that Uber’s claim lacks merit on all fronts. On a post on its website on Friday, DoorDash said, “the […]





Google Might Skip The Android 15 Update For Your TV
How-To Geek / 6h
A lot of Android phones have so far received their respective update to Android 15, but if you have something Android-powered that's not a smartphone or a tablet, your mileage may vary. TVs are still on Android 14, but it's increasingly looking like Google might just skip the Android 15 update for Google TV and Android TV-powered devices.





Here's How the Switch 2 Specs Compare to the Original
Lifehacker / 6h
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are currently underway (if you can manage to find a store with inventory , that is). As we approach the console's June 5 launch date, it's worth getting a bit reflective: The Switch as a product line is now more than eight years old, and Nintendo has made some significant changes with this latest device. If you have a Switch and are thinking about picking up a Switch 2





Incoming NASA Administrator Throws Elon Musk's Mars Plans Under the Bus
56Futurism / 6h
Incoming NASA administrator and billionaire fighter jet pilot-turned-SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman isn't keen on president Donald Trump's purported goal of brutally slashing the space agency's science budget nearly in half. As SpaceNews reports , Isaacman called the White House's proposed budgets not an "optimal outcome" in published responses to questions by bipartisan members of the Senate Co





TechCrunch Mobility: Slate’s ‘transformer’ EV truck breaks cover and Tesla’s dueling realities
27TechCrunch / 6h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Busy week, so let’s get to it. Starting with federal regulations! Woohoo. Exciting stuff. I’m talking about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Automated Vehicle Framework, which […]





With over 900 US measles cases so far this year, things are looking bleak
42Ars Technica - All content / 6h
As of Friday, April 25, the US has confirmed over 900 measles cases since the start of the year. The cases are across 29 states, but most are in or near Texas, where a massive outbreak continues to mushroom in close-knit, undervaccinated communities. On April 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had tallied 884 cases across the country . Today, the Texas health department updated it





Mike Lindell’s lawyers used AI to write brief—judge finds nearly 30 mistakes
89Ars Technica - All content / 6h
A lawyer representing MyPillow and its CEO Mike Lindell in a defamation case admitted using artificial intelligence in a brief that has nearly 30 defective citations, including misquotes and citations to fictional cases, a federal judge said. "[T]he Court identified nearly thirty defective citations in the Opposition. These defects include but are not limited to misquotes of cited cases; misrepre





New study shows why simulated reasoning AI models don’t yet live up to their billing
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
There's a curious contradiction at the heart of today's most capable AI models that purport to "reason": They can solve routine math problems with impressive accuracy, yet when faced with formulating deeper mathematical proofs found in competition-level challenges, they often fail. That's the finding of eye-opening preprint research into simulated reasoning (SR) models, initially listed in March





Looming tariffs are making it extra hard to be a tech geek


Ars Technica - All content / 6h
If I knew how much I’d end up loving my Logitech mice, I would’ve taken better care of them from the start. The MX Master 3S and Lift are my favorite mice for productivity, but their rubber coating can get grimy quickly. My white MX Master 3S looks especially shameful atop my desk, so I’ve been considering purchasing a replacement for a while. Overturning my plans, though, Logitech recently raise





New study: There are lots of icy super-Earths
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
What does the "typical" exosolar system look like? We know it's not likely to look like our own Solar System, given that our familiar planets don't include entire classes of planets (Hot Jupiters! Mini-Neptunes!) that we've found elsewhere. And our discovery methods have been heavily biased toward planets that orbit close to their host star, so we don't really have a strong sense of what might be





Netflix introduces a new kind of subtitles for the non-hearing impaired
42Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Multiple studies and investigations have found that about half of American households watch TV and movies with subtitles on, but only a relatively small portion of those include someone with a hearing disability. That's because of the trouble many people have understanding dialogue in modern viewing situations, and Netflix has now introduced a subtitles option to help. The closed captioning we've





Reverse Searing Is Faster in the Air Fryer
Lifehacker / 6h
After years of pan frying steaks to the charming tune of Brooklyn smoke detectors, I was delighted when I finally learned about reverse searing —a cooking method where you slowly bring the steak up to temperature in the conventional oven, and sear it briefly afterward. This method keeps the billowing smoke to a minimum, cooks the protein more evenly, and can prevent overcooking. The trade off: a





The 10 Best Mini Series You Can Finish in a Weekend
How-To Geek / 7h
There's an endless supply of great TV available to stream, but with 20+ episode seasons, and multiple seaons to boot, many of them can be tough to get into if you're short on time.





DC Studios’ Superman Will Soar Globally After Warner Bros. Legal Win
31Gizmodo / 7h
Fear not, international fans: the James Gunn-helmed movie will indeed open July 11.





Windows Tests Ability to Enable Profanity with Voice Typing
How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft, citing "top customer feedback," has rolled out an update to the Windows 11 Insider Preview Beta Channel that allows you to disable the profanity filter present in Voice Typing.





Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
33TechCrunch / 7h
In the battle between two “agentic” coding tools — Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex CLI — the latter appears to be fostering more developer goodwill than the former. That’s at least partly because Anthropic has issued takedown notices to a developer trying to reverse-engineer Claude Code, which is under a more restrictive usage license […]





How to watch LlamaCon 2025, Meta's first generative AI developer conference
Engadget / 7h
After a couple years of having its open-source Llama AI model be just a part of its Connect conferences, Meta is breaking things out and hosting an entirely generative AI-focused developer conference called LlamaCon on April 29. The event is entirely virtual, and you'll be able to watch along live on the Meta for Developers Facebook page. LlamaCon kicks off at 1PM ET / 10AM PT with a keynote addr





California Admits AI Was Used to Write Bar Exam Plagued by Problems
35Futurism / 7h
Now here's a legal-drama-worthy twist in the recent spate of dumb lawyers getting caught using AI : it turns out that the very bar exam administered to aspiring attorneys in California was itself created with the help of a large language model, The Los Angeles Times reports . The admission was made by the State Bar of California on Monday, following complaints about the quality of the test's ques





The AI That Cried AAAAAAHHH!
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
AI voices usually aim to be realistic in a friendly way, mimicking relaxed, happy, helpful people. But a new open-source model named Dia is leaning into the more emotional spectrum of voices, including some really intense screaming. Dia’s creators at Nari Labs are a tiny group, but have given AI voices the option to sound like a somewhat melodramatic performer, capable of making realistic laughin





Is Agentic AI's Perfect Home Your Browser?
How-To Geek / 7h
Those who know me know that I'm a skeptic of a lot of stuff that comes with the word "AI" attached. A lot of it is just gimmicks, and some companies are definitely doing AI as an easy way to get investor cookie points.





How to Get Minesweeper and Seven Other Classic Games Back in Windows 11
Lifehacker / 8h
Spider, Minesweeper, and Hearts—these longtime staples of Windows (plus other familiar titles, from Solitaire to Freecell) have been missing in action since the launch of Windows 8 in 2012. Sure, you can find versions of these games in the Microsoft Store, but they're cluttered with ads and generally don't feel as good to play as the classic iterations so many of us remember. But there's a way to





ChatGPT's Most Promising Feature Feels Neglected
How-To Geek / 8h
When ChatGPT first announced that it had added a feature allowing you to create scheduled tasks, I was excited. I had plenty of ideas of ways that this could be really useful, from birthday or medication reminders to running bespoke searches each day. However, the reality was a little disappointing.





Amazon’s Best Soda Maker, SodaStream With Starter Kit, Is Now Cheaper Than Prime Day Pricing
Gizmodo / 8h
Drink healthier beverages and save some money while you're at it with this can't-miss SodaStream deal.





Self-Zipping Zipper Technology Is Here, but Not for Your Pants
How-To Geek / 8h
The world's leading zipper company just demonstrated a self-zipping zipper. YKK's eloquently-named "self-propelled fastener" is intended for large tents and industrial projects, though a refined and miniaturized version of technology could appear in clothing at some point.





How I got a 20X return on my Chase Sapphire Preferred last year
The Points Guy / 8h
So often when I’m recommending a rewards credit card to friends and family, I immediately get the question: “But is that one of those cards with an annual fee?” It’s true that many rewards cards worth having come with an annual fee. But, in my opinion, it is usually a very minor investment that delivers outsize value year after year. Take my Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) as





VC-Backed Rove Debuts Universal Airline Mile—Instantly Earn Up To 25×, Transfer To 12 Programs & Book 140 Airlines
View from the Wing / 8h
New loyalty program Rove has just launched. So far you can earn points with their shopping extension, and for making air and hotel bookings. And you can redeem for paid travel or transfer points to 12 different loyalty programs. They’re a Y Combinator startup, they have raised VC money, and they’re being very aggressive in both the points they award you for activity with them and with the value o





Star Wars Nite at Disneyland Celebrates the Prequel Era as Revenge of the Sith Turns 20
Gizmodo / 8h
The Y2K generation of fans can celebrate with characters, food, and a new fireworks spectacular.





Android 16’s New Protection Mode Will Protect Against Bad USB Devices
How-To Geek / 8h
Android 16 is shaping up to be a pretty decent release. One intriguing feature that seems interesting is the introduction of "Advanced Data Protection" for USB connections. It looks like Google is serious about tightening security, and this new setting could be a big deal.





Deel files countersuit against Rippling as rivalry escalates
31TechCrunch / 8h
In the latest development of an increasingly public dispute between HR and payroll services rivals, Deel has filed a countersuit against Rippling. To recap: Rippling publicly announced on March 17 that it was suing Deel over alleged corporate espionage, with accusations ranging from violation of the RICO racketeering act (typically used to prosecute organized crime) […]





Slate Auto eyes former Indiana printing plant for its EV truck production
92TechCrunch / 8h
Slate Auto, the buzzy new EV startup that broke stealth this week, is close to locking in a former printing plant located in Warsaw, Indiana as the future production site for its cheap electric truck, a review of public records shows. The company is expected to lease the 1.4 million-square-foot facility for an undisclosed sum. […]





This Cyber Attack Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts
11 TTPs•
Lifehacker / 8h
A new cyberattack is targeting Microsoft 365 users through Signal and WhatsApp messages, with hackers impersonating government officials in order to gain access to accounts. According to reporting from Bleeping Computer , bad actors—who are believed to be Russians pretending to be European political officials or diplomats—are contacting employees of organizations working on issues related to Ukra





Dems Have Questions About Trump’s Dinner With His Meme Coin Holders
64Gizmodo / 8h
Maybe being able to literally buy access to the President is a bad idea?





Government Launching Database of Everyday People With Autism
100+Futurism / 8h
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a registry tracking Americans with autism as part of a series of new studies by America's anti-vax health czar, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, to discover the "cause" of the condition. As CBS News reports, NIH director and COVID truther Jay Bhattacharya told councillors that the studies, and the so-called "disease" registry that will be integrated into





FBI offers $10 million for information about Salt Typhoon members
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The FBI is offering $10 million for information about the China-state hacking group tracked as Salt Typhoon and its intrusion last year into sensitive networks belonging to multiple US telecommunications companies. Salt Typhoon is one of a half-dozen or more hacking groups that work on behalf of the People’s Republic of China. Intelligence agencies and private security companies have concluded th





LAX metro station set to open in early June
The Points Guy / 8h
Angelenos are now one step closer to having a direct rail connection between Los Angeles’ transit network and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In 2014, city officials approved building the much-needed Automated People Mover to connect LAX to the city’s public transport system. This plan also included building the Metro Transit Center , which will open June 6 at 96th Street and Aviation Bo





Gmail on Android tablets and foldables now has an adjustable layout
Engadget / 8h
Android tablet or foldable owners can now adjust the divider between Gmail's message list and conversation views. 9to5Google spotted the change, which arrived in version 2025.04.13.x of Gmail for Android. The update lets you drag your finger on the divider to dynamically change the sizes of the Gmail app's two panes: the list on the left with multiple messages and the pane on the right that shows





Oura’s AI Chatbot Really Makes You Think—About Yourself
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Lots of apps are getting built-in AI features these days, and they’re often disappointing. They’ll summarize (sometimes incorrectly) the same data that’s already available in charts or graphs elsewhere in the app. But the AI advisor that was recently added to the Oura ring 's app takes a different strategy, one that I’ve come to appreciate over th





The Original Google Pixel Watch Is on Sale for $80
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There hasn't been a better opportunity for Android users to get a Google Pixel Watch, provided they don't mind being a bit behind the times: Woot is currently selling the first generation GPS + Cellular Google Pixel Watch for $79.99 , 76% off the original $329.99selling pri





Andor and Severance‘s Beau Willimon on the Joys of Collaboration
27Gizmodo / 9h
The Star Wars series writer is also an executive producer on Apple TV+'s addictive sci-fi hit.





You may want to transfer your Amex points to HawaiianMiles (and then to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan) soon
The Points Guy / 9h
I’m in the midst of a bit of a points predicament. I’m trying to decide how many of my American Express Membership Rewards points I’m going to transfer to Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles program — and, by extension, Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan program — before it’s too late. Here’s the situation: Last fall, when the two airlines officially merged , something of a points and miles loophole open





What credit score do you need for the Amex Business Platinum Card?
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite status and other offerings. For a limited time





Thermal imaging shows xAI lied about supercomputer pollution, group says
34Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Elon Musk raced to build Colossus, the world's largest supercomputer, in Memphis, Tennessee. He bragged that construction only took 122 days and expected that his biggest AI rivals would struggle to catch up. To leap ahead, his firm xAI "removed whatever was unnecessary" to complete the build, questioning "everything" that might delay operations and taking the timeline "into our own hands," xAI's





Google announces 1st and 2nd gen Nest Thermostats will lose support in October 2025
36Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Google's oldest smart thermostats have an expiration date. The company has announced that the first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats will lose support in October 2025, disabling most of the connected features. Google is offering some compensation for anyone still using these devices, but there's no Google upgrade for European users. Google is also discontinuing its only European mo





Silicon Valley billionaires literally want the impossible
31Ars Technica - All content / 9h
It's long been the stuff of science fiction: humans achieving immortality by uploading their consciousness into a silicon virtual paradise, ruled over by a benevolent super-intelligent AI. Or maybe one dreams of leaving a dying Earth to colonize Mars or other distant planets. It's a tantalizing visionary future that has been embraced by tech billionaires in particular. But is that future truly th





The 2025 MacBook Air Has Never Been So Cheap, Amazon Clears Out Stock at a Record Low Price
Gizmodo / 9h
This is an unprecedented 2025 MacBook Air deal that’s unlikely to last long.





It seems like most Windows users don't care for Copilot
Engadget / 9h
Copilot , Microsoft's AI assistant, appears to be struggling to match its competition in terms of popularity. The number of people using Copilot has remained around 20 million weekly users for the last year, according to tech newsletter Newcomer , while OpenAI's ChatGPT has hit as high as 400 million weekly users. The data was shared at an annual executive meeting in March by Microsoft's chief fi





Qatar Airways Flight Attendant Fired For Stealing Passenger’s Phone
40One Mile at a Time / 9h
Last week, I wrote about a lawsuit filed in the United States against Qatar Airways , where a passenger accused a flight attendant of stealing cash from her while inflight. I was skeptical of some aspects of the claims. However, here’s another story of a similar situation, as reported by PYOK , where the airline reportedly confirmed that the inflight theft happened. Passenger has phone stolen on





Your Nest Thermostat Might Soon Lose Remote Access
How-To Geek / 9h
Google has said it will stop providing software updates for its first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats. This affects models released in 2011, 2012, and a version made for Europe in 2014.





Scientists Preparing Experiments to Dim the Sun
53Futurism / 9h
Can a Hail Mary to stave off climate change by dimming the Sun work? Scientists in the UK are poised to find out. The Telegraph reports that the British government is expected to greenlight a bevy of solar geoengineering experiments in the coming weeks, which will explore techniques ranging from injecting aerosols into the atmosphere to brightening clouds to reflect sunlight. T he experiments wil





Zuckerberg Shutters Schools for Communities of Color as Trump Cracks Down on DEI
80Gizmodo / 9h
The Primary School will shut down in the summer of 2026.





Hasbro Wants Tariff-Exempt Toys as Magic: The Gathering Cards Keep Selling
Gizmodo / 9h
Wizards of the Coast and other businesses are fairly safe from Trump's tariffs, but Hasbro remains concerned about their impact on its business.





Qatar Airways Fires Flight Attendant for Stealing Phone From Business Class Lavatory—Passenger Calls $722 Reimbursement ‘Insulting’
View from the Wing / 9h
A flight attendant stole a passenger’s phone. The airline acknowledged it, fired the crewmember, and covered the replacement cost of the device. But the passenger feels they’re being shortchanged. Continue reading ...





Windows Recall Is Finally Rolling Out After Controversal Reveal
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature is now rolling out to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs, along with an improved Windows search. Recall was delayed for months after the first implementation had significant security and privacy issues, but Microsoft has supposedly fixed all the problems.





As Trump Demands Companies Bring Jobs to U.S., Apple Is Shifting Its Production to… India
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Apple hopes to assemble iPhones destined for the U.S. market in India by the end of 2026.





Google Pixel Notification Issues Keep Getting Worse
How-To Geek / 10h
If you have a Google Pixel phone, you've probably noticed some issues with notifications over the past few weeks. The good part is that it's not just you. The bad part is that the saga doesn't seem to have an end in sight for now.





Nintendo Is Hobbling Its Cheaper Switch 2 Accessories
Gizmodo / 10h
Be careful: Cheaper Switch 2 gear like the new GameCube controller or Hori's third-party cameras may not work exactly as you think.





Review: Japan Airlines Domestic Class J Airbus A350 (HND-CTS)
43One Mile at a Time / 10h
For the next portion of our winter ski trip to Niseko , we flew Japan Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 Class J on the 1hr10min flight from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Sapporo (CTS). Domestic aviation in Japan is absolutely fascinating, since both All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have dedicated domestic fleets, with high density layouts and different onboard products. A while back, I reviewed Japan Airlin





The World Needs More Bethesda Remasters (Here’s Which Games They Should Work On Next)
How-To Geek / 10h
With the Oblivion remaster out in the wild and going down like a smooth 20-year-old scotch, Bethesda seems to have realized what many of us have been thinking for years: the company is sitting on some quality old games.





Playoff hockey is here: Heres how to watch every NHL Stanley Cup playoffs game
Mashable / 10h
The best streaming deals to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs at a glance: BEST OVERALL Sling TV Orange $23/month for your first month (save $23) BEST FOR TNT GAMES Max Standard annual plan $139.99 for your first year (save $30) BEST INTRODUCTORY OFFER YouTube TV 5-day free trial, then $59.99/month for two months (save $46) HONORABLE MENTION Hulu + Live TV 3-day trial, then $82.99 per month It's the





Why are people leaving ChatGPT for this other AI?
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Get an AI Magicx lifetime subscription for $59.99 with code MAGIC35 (reg. $99.99). You know the feeling — you ask ChatGPT for help with a creative project, and it spits out something…underwhelming. It’s fine, but it could be better. That’s why so many writers, designers, and creators are moving to this new AI tool for content creation . AI Magicx is what ChatGPT wishes it could be. The lay





How to Track When Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Back in Stock
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Following a tariff-induced delay , retailers officially kicked off Nintendo Switch 2 preorders on Thursday . I could tell you that preorders went smoothly across all stores, and that there was plenty of stock for everyone who wanted one of Nintendo's new consoles. I could tell you that, but I'd be lying. The Switch 2's preorder launch was never go





Infinity Nikki is coming to Steam and getting a co-op mode
Engadget / 10h
The fashion-forward adventure Infinity Nikki is finally coming to Steam on April 29, complete with its iconic photo mode . The Steam version launches alongside a major update called Bubble Season that brings some new features to the game on all platforms. First and foremost, Bubble Season will introduce co-op play. This two-player mode lets a pair of friends explore the entire game world. There w





All the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Movies Coming to Netflix This Summer
31Gizmodo / 10h
The Old Guard 2 is finally arriving on the streamer this July for more Charlize Theron superhero action, along with these other new arrivals.





Researchers Find Easy Way to Jailbreak Every Major AI, From ChatGPT to Claude
49Futurism / 10h
Security researchers have discovered a highly effective new jailbreak that can dupe nearly every major large language model into producing harmful output, from explaining how to build nuclear weapons to encouraging self-harm. As detailed in a writeup by the team at AI security firm HiddenLayer, the exploit is a prompt injection technique that can bypass the "safety guardrails across all major fro





8 great family beach vacations to kick off summer
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post that is regularly updated with new information and offers. A good beach vacation can be a lifesaver for families after a long school year. Parents can kick back, relax and catch rays while the kids play in the sand and surf. Certain places have all the sun and fun you could dream of, along with top-notch resorts for families. Plan a trip to one of these eig





What you need to know about earning another American Airlines card welcome bonus
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Each credit card issuer has its own set of restrictions it uses to guide approvals and determine welcome offer eligibility. Criteria include the number of cards you can apply for, the timing of your applications and how often you can earn a welcome bonus on the same card. With American Airlines offering su





“It feels alive”: The Legend of Ochi director on the power of puppets
Engadget / 10h
The Legend of Ochi feels like a film that shouldn't exist today. It's an original story, not an adaptation of an already popular book or comic. It's filled with complex puppetry and practical effects, something many films avoid because CG is simply easier to deal with. And it evokes some of the scarier children's films of the '80s and '90s, like the nightmare-inducing adaptation of Roald Dahl's T





This SSD just smashed the 15 GBps speed barrier to become the fastest ever tested, but you won't be able to run it on a normal PC
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Phison Pascari X200E sets a new benchmark with PCIe Gen5 and extreme throughput X200E becomes the first flash SSD to break the one million IOPS milestone Built for AI, not gaming, X200E dominates data center workloads effortlessly Phison has set a new benchmark in enterprise storage performance with its Pascari X200E 6.4TB SSD , breaking records in sequential read speed, well beyond what even the





Fluffy White ’Service Dog’ Takes Over United First Class For 3.5-Hour Flight
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...





He Bought a Racetrack 6 Years Ago. Now He Runs the Netflix of Grassroots Motorsports
500+Wired / 10h
FRDM+ provides access to an impressive library of automotive videos for $20 a month.





Boox's new Go 7 E Ink tablets support handwriting with a $46 stylus
Engadget / 11h
Boox, a company that makes E Ink gear ranging from palm-sized devices to desktop monitors , has a new pair of ereaders. The Go 7 and Go Color 7 (Gen II) combine a Kindle Oasis-like form factor with Android 13. For the first time in this lineup, they support handwriting, courtesy of a $46 stylus. And since the E Ink tablets ship with the Play Store, you can use any ebook storefront you like. The B





BOOX Introduces a Pair of Affordable 7-inch eReaders
How-To Geek / 11h
Onyx BOOX is introducing a new pair of seven-inch eReaders, the BOOX Go 7 and BOOX Go Color 7 Gen II. Priced at a respective $250 and $280, these are the first seven-inch BOOX eReaders to support stylus input.





2025’s Best Value Compact Luxury Sedan Revealed
How-To Geek / 11h
If you’re looking for a luxury car that perfectly blends sporty driving dynamics with a plush and comfortable interior, then the compact car segment is the way to go. While all of these options will deliver thrills and opulence, one model stands out by offering exceptional value for money.





2025’s Best-Selling Games So Far Should Come as No Surprise
How-To Geek / 11h
Gamers have had a ton of new releases to play this year, like Split Fiction and Avowed , and that’s on top of all the great games 2024 offered that people are still buying and playing. Now that the first quarter of 2025 has passed, market research company Circana released sales rankings, showing which games are coming out on top so far this year. Executive Director, Games, Mat Piscatella of Circa





8Bitdo's Retro Xbox Mouse Is Just $48 Today
How-To Geek / 11h
Anyone looking for a high-performance wireless mouse with gaming features in mind should see the 8Bitdo Xbox Edition R8 wireless gaming mouse's new deal. The mouse is now available at its lowest price ever, selling for $47.99 on Amazon , a 20% discount.





Google won't bring new Nest Thermostats to Europe
Engadget / 11h
Google has announced that it will no longer be bringing new Nest Thermostats to Europe due to the "unique" requirements of heating systems in the region. The company launched its redesigned fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat in 2024. "Heating systems in Europe are unique and have a variety of hardware and software requirements that make it challenging to build for the diverse set of homes





NASA Needs to Build Gloves and Boots That Can Withstand Frigid Moon Temperatures
Gizmodo / 11h
Spacesuit parts are being tested in a cryogenic ice chamber to see how well they would fare in the lunar south pole.





The Split Fiction Movie Has Its Director and First Star
Gizmodo / 11h
Seems like the hit game really will become a movie, because it's got Jon M. Chu and Sydney Sweeney attached.





North Korean hackers are using advanced AI tools to help them get hired at Western firms
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
North Korean hackers are using GenAI to hold jobs in western firms New research from Okta reveals AI written CVs and messages This is an escalation from an existing fake interview campaign New research from Okta has revealed that hackers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), are using generative AI in its malicious interview campaign - a series of tactics that involve gaining emp





WhatsApp says forcing blue Meta AI circle on everyone is a ‘good thing’ despite fierce backlash
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
WhatsApp has commented on its controversial new Meta AI assistant The messaging app says it's a "good thing" despite a mixed reception WhatsApp has separately rolled out a new 'Advanced Chat Privacy' tool WhatsApp has defended the wider rollout of its Meta AI assistant inside the popular messaging app, despite some significant pushback from users. Earlier this month, Meta rolled out the AI assist





Forget Motorcycles, Robot Horses are the Future I want
How-To Geek / 11h
When you think of robotics, you probably don't think of animals you can ride. Kawasaki seeks to change that, unveiling a wild concept for a hydrogen-powered quadrupedal robot that you can ride like a horse as it leaps through rocky terrain.





My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Latest M4 MacBook Air
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple's MacBook Air laptops have been offering incredible value since the M1 dropped in price in 2024, and that hasn't changed with the lightweight laptop's most recent generation. Right now, every model of the 2025 M4 MacBook Air lineup is discounted up to $150, according





NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars
31Wired / 11h
A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount of liquid water on the Red Planet.





Microsoft Is Fixing a Weird Bug in Outlook
How-To Geek / 11h
Your CPU should be flared up by intensive tasks, not by sending emails. But this is precisely what has been happening for a few Outlook users. Thankfully, though, Microsoft has finally put out a fix for this.





Here’s a NASA Satellite View of One of New Jersey’s Biggest Wildfires in Decades
Gizmodo / 11h
The Jones Road Fire tore through over 15,300 acres of drought-stricken Pine Barrens—leaving a smoky scar visible from space.





Elon Musk Accidentally Wasted a Vast Sum of Taxpayer Money Due to His Staggering Incompetence
400+Futurism / 11h
Billionaire Elon Musk's effort to rid the government of purported "waste and fraud" has been a dismal failure. With his so-called Department of Government Efficiency, the richest man in the world has done little to actually save money, cutting his ambitions from an originally promised $2 trillion in savings to a mere $150 billion earlier this month — a figure that remains highly untrustworthy . W





New American EV Company Is Taking on Elon Musk With a $20,000 Truck
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, has unveiled a cheap, no-frills lightweight electric truck priced at just $20,000.





This top-rated kayak is only $59.99 at Woot
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 77%: As of April 25, you can score a Bestway Hydro-Force Ventura Elite Inflatable Kayak Set for just $59.99, down from $259.99, at Woot. That's a 77% discount and a savings of $200. Opens in a new window Credit: Bestway Bestway Hydro-Force Ventura Elite Inflatable Kayak Set $59.99 at Woot $259.99 Save $200 I’m not an outdoorsy person, but I am impressed that you can get a whole ass kayak fro





Microsoft rolls Windows Recall out to the public nearly a year after announcing it
35Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Nearly a year after announcing the feature , Microsoft is finally ready to roll the controversial Windows Recall feature out to the general public, the company announced today on its Windows Experience Blog . Only available on Copilot+ PCs, a subset of Windows 11 systems sold within the last year or so, Recall takes continuous screenshots of everything you do on your PC, saving them, scraping tex





Report: TP-Link’s low router prices probed in criminal antitrust investigation
40Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Router maker TP-Link is facing a criminal antitrust investigation into whether it engaged in predatory pricing, Bloomberg reported yesterday. TP-Link was already facing government scrutiny over its ties to China. "The US is conducting a criminal antitrust investigation into pricing strategies by TP-Link Systems Inc., a California-based router maker with links to China whose equipment now dominate





A grim signal: Atmospheric CO2 soared in 2024
36Ars Technica - All content / 11h
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News , a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here . The latest anomaly in the climate system that can’t be fully explained by researchers is a record annual jump in the global mean concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured in 2024. The concentrat





Pete Hegseth’s Signal Saga Gets Worse With Report of ‘Dirty’ Internet Line
46Gizmodo / 11h
Hegseth isn't the only government official irresponsibly using Signal. But he's definitely the messiest.





American expects Philly Flagship Lounge opening in May, logs ‘historic’ first-class bookings — and big losses
21The Points Guy / 11h
American Airlines’ new business-class lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is on track to open next month, the airline’s top executive confirmed Thursday. Philly’s Flagship Lounge is expected to open sometime in May, American CEO Robert Isom said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. The premium outpost, which was first announced last summer , will be in the airport’s A-West





Almost a million patients hit by Frederick Health data breach
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Frederick Health Medical Group was struck with ransomware in late January 2025 It concluded its investigation and says almost a million people lost sensitive data The data includes names, SSNs, health insurance information, and more We now know how many people are affected by a recent ransomware attack on Frederick Health Medical Group - almost a million. The healthcare provider reported the new





Assassin’s Creed Shadows Actors Talk Playing a Deadly Duo
Gizmodo / 12h
Masumi Tsunoda and Tongayi Chirisa dish on making their big video game debuts as Naoe and Yasuke.





This Novel Substance Might One Day Block Severe Inflammatory Reactions Like IBS and Asthma
Gizmodo / 12h
Researchers have identified a compound that could block certain life-threatening and hard-to-treat allergic reactions.





United Business Class Passenger Uses Hair Clips And Blanket To Build DIY Suite Doors For Privacy
View from the Wing / 12h
A United Airlines business class passenger’ became impatient with the airline for not rolling out a new seat with doors. The passenger created their own makeshift suite, using a blanket clipped to the top of the seat. Continue reading ...





Startups Weekly: Tech IPOs and deals proceed, but price matters
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week confirmed that deals can still happen in a troubled world, but price considerations and adjustments are now part of the picture. Most interesting startup stories […]





10 Games That Are Overdue for This Console Generation
How-To Geek / 12h
This console generation isn’t bad, but thanks to longer development cycles the current-gen consoles have yet to receive many of the staple titles that defined the last few generations of gaming consoles. That's why I’m itching to play a new Fallout, Metal Gear Solid , and GTA .





Amtrak announces new ‘Mardi Gras Service’ between New Orleans and Mobile
The Points Guy / 12h
Starting this summer, Amtrak will launch a new twice-daily service between two of the most popular Mardi Gras destinations in the southern U.S. Dubbed the “ Amtrak Mardi Gras Service ,” this new route will ferry guests along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. Four stops in Mississippi will be made: Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula. The service will o





Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for April 2025
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the offers below may be targeted. From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales of airline miles, we’re always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams. Thi





Microsoft's Recall and improved Windows search start rolling out to Copilot+ AI PCs today
Engadget / 12h
Almost a year since Microsoft announced its controversial Recall feature , and after several delays, the company has finally started bringing it to Copilot+ AI PCs today . The launch comes just a few weeks after Microsoft started testing Recall broadly with Windows Insiders. There are also a few other AI-powered features coming along with this release, including an improved Windows Search and Cli





Windows 11’s Most Controversial AI Feature Is Back, and It’ll Never Be Secure
Gizmodo / 12h
There's a good reason you should keep Recall toggled off.





FBI Director Deletes Tweet About Arrest of Wisconsin Judge but It’s Unclear Why
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Kash Patel claims Judge Hannah Dugan helped a "perp" escape ICE.





The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast highlights the best movies you can stream with no fee
Mashable / 12h
Seeking cinema that won't break the bank? Want a binge-watch that doesn't demand a monthly fee to finish? Then you should check out Kanopy, the video streaming service that offers over 30,000 titles. All you need to access its vast catalog of movies, TV, documentaries, and shorts is your library card. Mashable offers watch guides for plenty of streaming services, from Hulu to Netflix , and more.





Set off on a fitness journey with 25% off the Fitbit Versa 4
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $49.99: As of April 25, get the Fitbit Versa 4 for $149.95, down from its usual price of $199.95, at Amazon. That's a discount of 25%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fitbit Versa 4 $149.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $50 If a new smartwatch or fitness tracker is in the cards for you, you've got a ton of options to choose from. Many, like the Apple Watch Ultra 2, are a bit on the pricier sid





Threads Is Going All In on Ads
Lifehacker / 12h
In a move that should surprise no one, Meta—the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads—wants to monetize its websites. Threads, which launched two years ago , had somehow mostly avoided showing ads until now, only allowing a limited number to certain users in the US and Japan. But the site has become quite popular since then, so now, it's time for it to start contributing to the famil





American, Delta, And United Profitability Divide: What’s Driving It?
55One Mile at a Time / 12h
Among the “big three” US carriers — American, Delta, and United — there’s significant variance in terms of profitability. Delta has long been the most profitable, while American has long been the least profitable. United has been transforming itself in recent years, and went from being in American’s league, to being in Delta’s league. There’s often discussion about all the things that Delta does





Sydney Sweeney to Lead Split Fiction Movie Adaptation
How-To Geek / 12h
Split Fiction , the incredible co-op action-adventure game that released last month, is set to get a movie adaptation, with Sydney Sweeney attached as an actress and executive producer.





Making Until Dawn Was More Challenging Than Either Shazam Film
Gizmodo / 12h
Director David F. Sandberg says adapting a beloved horror game for the big screen surpassed even the complexities of managing last-minute DC production changes.





A worrying stealthy Linux security bug could put your systems at risk - here's what we know
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
A security oversight in Linux allows rootkits to bypass enterprise security solutions and run stealthily It was found in the io_uring Kernel interface Researchers built a PoC, now available on GitHub Cybersecurity researchers from ARMO recently discovered a security oversight in Linux which allows rootkits to bypass enterprise security solutions and run stealthily on affected endpoints. The overs





U.S. government agency sounds alarm on AIs toll on environment, humanity
Mashable / 12h
Generative AI 's impact on the environment is still deeply understudied, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and its human effects are just as unclear. In the latest of several AI technology assessments conducted by the GAO — a nonpartisan agency that provides audits and evaluations to Congress, executive agency leaders, and the general public upon request — the l





Skip The Home Depot — Woot has a pair of Dewalt pruning shears for $79.99
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 62%: As of April 25, you can get the Dewalt (DCPR320B) 20V Max pruning shears for $79.99, down from $208.22, at Woot. That's a 62% discount and a savings of $128.23. Opens in a new window Credit: Dewalt Dewalt (DCPR320B) 20V Max pruning shears $79.99 at Woot $208.22 Save $128.23 If you need a new set of pruning shears, don’t waste your time going to the hardware store. As of April 25, you ca





I've Been Using This Sizzling Oil Sauce, and It Transforms Any Main Course
Lifehacker / 12h
A good main-course meat can be made great with a complementary finishing sauce. This might look like a drizzle of an espagnole sauce , a buttery pan sauce , an easy board sauce , or