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Tesla, Nvidia lead rebound for tech stocks and crypto as Trump pauses tariffs
100+Mashable / 8h
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariffs, and the stock market is already bouncing back — from the damage caused last week when Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs. Tech stocks, like Apple, Sony, and Microsoft, shot up quickly following Trump's announcement, with Tesla rising particularly fast. As of this writing, Tesla stock was up 22.69 percent for the da
Trump Says Americans Yearn to Labor in the Coal Mines
500+Gizmodo / 17h
"They don't want to do gidgets and widgets and wadgets."
Buy Lifemiles With Up To 135% Bonus (1.4 Cents Per Mile)
4KOne Mile at a Time / 13h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles. This isn’t as good as most past offers that we’ve seen from the program, but I’ll cover it anyway. Note that nowadays lifemiles promotions are generally targeted, so different members may see diff
Scan anything, anywhere with an app thats just $42 for life
Mashable / 11min
TL;DR: Keep a scanner at your fingertips forever with SwiftScan VIP , now just £32.77 (reg. £156.09) with code TAKE30 . Opens in a new window Credit: SwiftScan SwiftScan VIP: Lifetime Subscription £32.77 £156.09 Save £123.32 Use code 'TAKE30' We may poke fun at the massive multitasking printers of yesteryear, but having a scanner really did come in handy. If you find yourself missing that additio
You Can Play the New Game in ‘Black Mirror’—and It’s an Adorable Nightmare
Wired / 1h
The creator of Thronglets, featured in season 7 of the Netflix series, says the game makes it feel like a Mogwai “effed up your life.”
A fresh $100M rolls into DIG Ventures as it bids to woo early-stage European startups
28TechCrunch / 1h
The number of “operator VCs” — former founders turned VCs — in Europe in recent years. This is common in the U.S., where the majority of VCs are former founders. The reverse is true in Europe, where most come from banking or finance. Recent examples in Europe include Wise founder Taavet Hinrikus, Glovo founder Oscar […]
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, launches an API for Grok 3
TechCrunch / 1h
Billionaire Elon Musk might’ve just been countersued by OpenAI. But that isn’t stopping his AI company, xAI, from making its flagship Grok 3 model available via an API. It has been several months since xAI unveiled Grok 3, the company’s answer to models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini. Grok 3 can analyze images and respond to questions, […]
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 10
Mashable / 3h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 10
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 10, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 10, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
BYD is on a relentless EV rise – and is now bringing its premium Denza brand to the EU
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
BYD’s sales continue to grow at a rapid rate in Europe Mercedes-Benz helped establish Denza, and now it is expanding The Denza Z9 GT could take on the likes of Porsche, BMW, and more In the past four years, BYD has steadily increased sales outside of China, namely in Europe and parts of Southeast Asia. But in recent months, those figures have been ramping up at an impressive rate. Now, the compan
Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to Nissan vehicles
30TechCrunch / 3h
Nissan said it will use self-driving software developed by Wayve to beef up its advanced driver assistance system starting in 2027, a landmark deal for the buzzy UK startup that has raised more than $1.3 billion from Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank Group, and Uber. Nissan will integrate Wayve’s software as well as sensors, including lidar from an undisclosed […]
Leave school phone bans to head teachers, children's commissioner says
27BBC News / 5h
Dame Rachel de Souza says most schools restrict phone use and children are racking up screen time at home.
How a hydrogen explosion led a teenage founder to become Sequoia’s first defense tech investment
29TechCrunch / 6h
As Sequoia Capital’s first defense tech investment, Mach Industries is an industry darling, raising over $80 million since its founding in 2023. Its founder, Ethan Thornton, now 21, began Mach as a teenage MIT student before dropping out to focus full-time on his startup. But a few months before landing a seed investment from Sequoia […]
Google says it’ll embrace Anthropic’s standard for connecting AI models to data
TechCrunch / 6h
Just a few weeks after OpenAI said it would adopt rival Anthropic’s standard for connecting AI models to the systems where data resides, Google is following suit. In a post on X on Wednesday, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis announced that Google will add support for Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol, or MCP, to its Gemini […]
Solid, which claimed to be the ‘AWS of fintech,’ files for bankruptcy after raising nearly $81M in funding
TechCrunch / 6h
Banking-as-a-service startup Solid (formerly called Wise) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to documents filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on April 7. Founded in 2018, the fintech company had raised a total of nearly $81 million in funding from investors such as FTV Capital and Headline. […]
Ryan Coogler Recalls Chadwick Boseman’s Commitment to His Black Panther Character
21Gizmodo / 6h
The Marvel Studios legend will always be King T'Challa in our hearts.
"The opportunity with AI is as big as it gets" - Google CEO Sundar Pichai pledges $75 billion cloud, AI spending spree
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Alphabet and Google CEO pledges major spending spree Sundar Pichai reaffirms plans for $75 billion investment "We are excited about the possibilities, and we can't wait to see what you'll build," Pichai says Google's parent company Alphabet has reaffirmed its plans to spend billions on infrastructure capacity to boost the capabilities of AI and cloud computing. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, too
Jared Isaacman Future NASA Administrator is Pro-Moon, Mars but not Lunar Gateway
Next Big Future / 6h
Isaacman wants NASA to returns humans to the Moon as quickly as possible. This includes flying Artemis II around the Moon in 2026, and then landing the Artemis III mission later this decade. Isaacman has been a private astronaut who was with a crew that has gotten further from Earth than anyone except the Apollo ... Read more
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk, calls for enjoinment from ‘further unlawful and unfair action’
62TechCrunch / 7h
The dramatic suit between OpenAI and its estranged co-founder, billionaire Elon Musk, shows no sign of letting up. In a filing Wednesday, attorneys for OpenAI and the other defendants in the case, including CEO Sam Altman, called for Musk to be enjoined from “further unlawful and unfair action” and “held responsible for the damage he […]
Trump administration’s attack on university research accelerates
28Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Shortly after its inauguration, the Trump administration has made no secret that it isn't especially interested in funding research. Before January's end, major science agencies had instituted pauses on research funding, and grant funding has not been restored to previous levels since. Many individual grants have been targeted on ideological grounds, and agencies like the National Science Foundat
Here are the reasons SpaceX won nearly all recent military launch contracts
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
In the last week, the US Space Force awarded SpaceX a $5.9 billion deal to make Elon Musk's space company the Pentagon's leading launch provider, and then it assigned the vast majority of this year's most lucrative launch contracts to SpaceX. On top of these actions, the Space Force reassigned the launch of a GPS navigation satellite from United Launch Alliance's long-delayed Vulcan rocket to fly
You'll Die Inside When You Hear How Trump's Education Secretary Pronounces "AI"
100+Futurism / 7h
It seems like president Donald Trump's secretary of education Linda McMahon needs a primer on artificial intelligence. During an education summit organized by Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the 76-year-old Trump appointee and former professional wrestling promoter repeatedly pronounced "AI" as "A1," the name of a popular steak sauce produced by Kraft Heinz. The baffling appearance suggested
OpenAI Asks Court to Bar Elon Musk From Unfairly Attacking It
NYT > Technology / 7h
In a legal filing, OpenAI asked a federal court to hold Mr. Musk responsible for any damage he has caused the firm, in the latest sign of their bitter feud.
Meta wants you to be on your phone during special showings of M3GAN
Engadget / 7h
Horror entertainment specialist Blumhouse is running special screenings of its movie M3GAN where audiences will be encouraged to use their smartphones. Yes, flying in the face of all the warnings and announcements to not interrupt the experience for other viewers, Blumhouse is partnering with Meta to deliver special content during screenings of M3GAN . During these one-night engagements , viewers
Gundam GQuuuuuuX‘s End Credits Are Already Fueling the Flames of Sapphic Speculation
26Gizmodo / 7h
Can lesbian lightning strike twice? Gundam fans are feasting on crumbs regardless.
Lifetime Cloud Storage from the Best in the Game — Up to 69% Off for Easter
Gizmodo / 7h
If you're looking for a top-notch cloud storage service, this is an opportunity you can't miss!
Air Canada to debut new cabin look on Airbus A220s, featuring large overhead bins for 19 extra bags
The Points Guy / 7h
Air Canada’s newest planes will soon have an all-new look on board. The Montreal-based airline announced plans Tuesday to launch an all-new cabin appearance next year, featuring new mood lighting, extra-large overhead bins and an overall refreshed “vibe.” The new design will debut on its Airbus A220 jets, the Canadian flag carrier said at a news conference hosted by Airbus in Hamburg, Germany. SE
How to use credit cards to defeat basic economy
28The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There’s no doubt that basic economy is infuriating. From carry-on baggage restrictions on some airlines to a lack of seat selection, it’s a step down from what travelers are used to getting when flying. Airlines are also doing a good job of making basic economy sound really bad, so you’ll want to pay more
a16z backs Base Power in $200M round for home backup batteries
TechCrunch / 7h
The money will fund a rapid expansion, including dozens more megawatt-hours of battery storage and plans for a domestic battery factory.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams says company targeted ads at teens based on their ‘emotional state’
38TechCrunch / 7h
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, the former director of Global Public Policy for Facebook and author of the recently released tell-all book “Careless People,” told U.S. senators during her testimony on Wednesday that Meta actively targeted teens with advertisements based on their emotional state. This claim was first documented by Wynn-Williams in her book, which documents […]
A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through
24TechCrunch / 7h
A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California, this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant’s drive-through lane. Waymo confirmed the incident, which was first reported by local broadcast station KTLA 5, to TechCrunch via email. Waymo told TechCrunch that there weren’t any passengers in the robotaxi. […]
Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams accuses Meta of colluding with China
80TechCrunch / 7h
Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s former head of Global Public Policy, testified before the U.S. Senate today about the company’s relationship with China. According to Wynn-Williams, the company now known as Meta worked directly with the Chinese Community Party (CCP) to “undermine U.S. national security and betray American values,” she said. She alleges that Facebook created custom-built […]
Labor and nonprofit coalition calls on California AG to stop OpenAI from going for-profit
Engadget / 8h
A group of organizations, including nonprofits like LatinoProsperity and labor groups like the California Teamsters, are petitioning California Attorney General Rob Bonta to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit entity, The Los Angeles Times reports . OpenAI announced plans to transition to a public-benefit corporation in 2024, and reportedly has two years to pull it off or risk a large portion
Revolt brews against RFK Jr. as experts pen rally cries in top medical journal
23Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Health experts took to one of the country's leading medical journals to pen searing rebukes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first weeks as the country's top health official —and they called upon their colleagues to rise up to fight the misinformation and distrust they allege Kennedy, a long-time anti-vaccine advocate, is fomenting. From gutting federal health agencies and knee-capping critical local p
Google announces faster, more efficient Gemini AI model
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google made waves with the release of Gemini 2.5 last month, rocketing to the top of the AI leaderboard after previously struggling to keep up with the likes of OpenAI. That first experimental model was just the beginning. Google is deploying its improved AI in more places across its ecosystem, from the developer-centric Vertex AI to the consumer Gemini app. Gemini models have been dropping so qu
NASA nominee asks why lunar return has taken so long, and why it costs so much
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
WASHINGTON, DC—Over the course of a nearly three-hour committee hearing Wednesday, the nominee to lead NASA for the Trump administration faced difficult questions from US senators who sought commitments to specific projects. However, maneuvering like a pilot with more than 7,000 hours in jets and ex-military aircraft, entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman dodged most of their question
Take It Down Act nears passage; critics warn Trump could use it against enemies
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An anti-deepfake bill is on the verge of becoming US law despite concerns from civil liberties groups that it could be used by President Trump and others to censor speech that has nothing to do with the intent of the bill. The bill is called the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes On Websites and Networks Act, or Take It Down Act. The Senate version co-spon
Trump boosts China tariffs to 125%, pauses tariff hikes on other countries
54Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Wednesday, Donald Trump, once again, took to Truth Social to abruptly shift US trade policy, announcing a 90-day pause "substantially" lowering reciprocal tariffs against all countries except China to 10 percent. Because China retaliated— raising tariffs on US imports to 84 percent on Wednesday—Trump increased tariffs on China imports to 125 percent "effective immediately." That likely will no
The OnePlus 13 Is the First Non-Pixel to Preview Android 16 (But You Shouldn’t Install It)
How-To Geek / 8h
If you’re a proud owner of a OnePlus 13, there’s some good news and bad news for you. You're getting a sneak peek at Android 16 before almost everyone else, but there are some pretty major red flags you need to know.
Father Whose Daughter Died From Measles Says RFK Jr. Never Even Mentioned the Vaccine
73Futurism / 8h
In public, Donald Trump's health czar Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has become a surprise vaccine advocate amid the growing measles outbreak. His private comments, however, betray his conspiratorial leanings . Following the funeral for eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand — the second known child to die from measles complications in Texas, the heart of the outbreak — the girl's father told The Guardian that
Launch of First Amazon Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Is Scrubbed
NYT > Technology / 8h
The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.
Nvidia’s H20 AI chips may be spared from export controls — for now
20TechCrunch / 8h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang appears to have struck a deal with the Trump administration to avoid export restrictions on the company’s H20 AI chips. The H20, the most advanced Nvidia-produced AI chip that can still be exported from the U.S. to China, was reportedly spared thanks to a promise from Huang to invest in new […]
Threads is testing a feature that lets you follow the same creators you follow on X
TechCrunch / 8h
Meta is starting to test a new feature in Threads that lets users follow the same creators they follow on X, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. “We’re currently testing a way for you to find and follow creators from other platforms on Threads, making it easier to connect with the people and conversations that matter […]
Delta first US airline to slash growth as trade war takes its toll on travel
100+The Points Guy / 8h
The rapid expansion of U.S. airlines since the COVID-19 pandemic has come to a “self-imposed” end, as Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian put it Wednesday. Macroeconomic uncertainty around global trade has brought Delta’s multiyear expansion — which has included new international markets and an expanded focus city at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — to a screeching halt, Bastian said dur
Can I Face My Animal Crossing Villagers After Years Away?
Gizmodo / 8h
As the Nintendo Switch 2 draws closer I can sense K.K. Slider and the rest of my friends waiting for me.
DOGE Is About to Get DOGE’d
90Gizmodo / 8h
An audit of DOGE’s handling of data at federal agencies is reportedly underway.
The Pixel Watch 3 Is Finally Getting Its “Loss of Pulse” Update
How-To Geek / 8h
Last year, when Google announced the Pixel Watch 3, not all of its features were immediately available. The company was still waiting for the FDA approval for Loss of Pulse Detection. Last month, that was taken care of, and the feature is being enabled through an update now.
How (and why) to combine your Chase Ultimate Rewards points into a single account
37The Points Guy / 8h
Chase’s Ultimate Rewards program can offer some incredible value. It’s no surprise that the currency regularly appears near the top of TPG’s monthly valuations , checking in at 2.05 cents per point in our April 2025 iteration. One of the best things about the Ultimate Rewards program is how flexible the points are, not only when it comes to your redemption options, but also when you’re looking to
Why You Shouldn’t ‘Panic Buy’ in the Face of Tariffs
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. You've probably heard a thing or two about the ongoing tariff situation . You might know the Trump administration has been imposing tariffs on countries around the world since February . What started as a 10% tariff on China, for example, has multiplied more than tenfold. Other countries have had tariffs threatened, imposed, then paused, all seemi
The Windows 95 start-up chime has been added to the Library of Congress
Engadget / 8h
The National Recording Registry announced its 2025 inductees, and there are some geeky sounds that will be immortalized in the Library of Congress. The Microsoft Windows 95 reboot chime was selected to be a part of the registry, as was the Minecraft soundtrack. "These are the sounds of America – our wide-ranging history and culture. The National Recording Registry is our evolving nation’s playlis
Nvidia Chip Sales Continue in China After CEO’s Visit to Mar-a-Lago
26Gizmodo / 8h
A planned export restriction was reportedly cancelled after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attended a $1 million per-head dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta’s major makeover: New restaurants, redesigned rooms and more
The Points Guy / 9h
Hyatt’s Ziva and Zilara all-inclusive brands are some of the most popular in Hyatt’s inclusive collection, with locations in major vacation destinations in Mexico , the Dominican Republic and Jamaica . Now, Mexico’s family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta has unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation that’s elevating the points resort to a new level. Changes can be seen across the resort, whic
Adobe Gets Bullied Off Bluesky
58Futurism / 9h
It seems the only thing Bluesky hates more than Donald Trump is brands that promote artificial intelligence — and Adobe, the makers of Photoshop and Acrobat, had to find that out the hard way. Earlier this week, the Photoshop and Acrobat-maker posted an innocuous-enough introduction on its new account in an effort, like other brands have made, to find a new place to shill its AI-infused tech that
To Be Hero X Is One of Crunchyroll’s Most Promising and Visually Stunning Shows Yet
Gizmodo / 9h
Move over, anime: donghua came to play.
A$26 to never see an ad again? Sounds like a steal.
Mashable / 9h
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Apple Watch ad uses real SOS call from man swept out to sea
Mashable / 9h
Remember that man who was rescued from the ocean after calling for help on his Apple Watch last year ? Apple has released audio from that call in a new ad highlighting the Watch's safety features. Rick Shearman was swimming off an Australian beach last July when he was caught in a current and dragged approximately one mile from the shore. Fortunately, he was able to call for help using his Apple
Google reveals Reddit Answers is powered by Gemini AI
Mashable / 9h
Google has now confirmed that Reddit uses Gemini to power Reddit Answers, an internal AI search tool for Reddit users. Contrary to some early reports, a Google PR representative told Mashable that Reddit Answers was already integrated with Gemini prior to the announcement. A beta version of Reddit Answers launched last December. And at the Google Cloud Next event on Wednesday, Google shared new d
Immigrants social media accounts will be monitored for antisemitic activity, DHS says
49Mashable / 9h
Adding to growing fears of digital surveillance under the Trump administration, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it will begin screening immigrants' social media accounts in an effort to uncover "antisemitic activity," the department explained. The department will be on the hunt for content that appears to be "endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supportin
ANA unveils new premium economy seats — but a big business-class announcement looms
25The Points Guy / 9h
Japan-based All Nippon Airways is gearing up for a big announcement about the future of its business-class cabin, executives shared Wednesday. Up first, though: all-new premium economy seats. TPG was there as the Tokyo-based Star Alliance carrier unveiled its latest-generation premium economy recliners, featuring wide seat cushions, a notable 9 inches of recline, and a myriad of bells and whistle
Google Cloud unveils Ironwood, its 7th Gen TPU to help boost AI performance and inference
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Google unveils Ironwood, its 7th-generation TPU Ironwood is designed for inference, the new big challenge for AI It offers huge advances in power and efficiency, and even outperforms El Capitain supercomputer Google has revealed its most powerful AI training hardware to date as it looks to take another major step forward in inference. Ironwood is the company's 7th-generation Tensor Processing Uni
Google Gemini could soon get a super-useful 'Power up' button – here's what it does
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Google is testing a new “Power Up” button in its Gemini app that upgrades your typed prompt The button will produce a clearer, more detailed prompt without multiple attempts The aim is to get better responses from Gemini immediately without needing to write perfect prompts If you've ever used an AI chatbot, you know that figuring out how to phrase your prompts can make all the difference in getti
6 Settings to Make Your Windows 11 Desktop More Minimalist
How-To Geek / 9h
A desktop overloaded with shortcuts and a taskbar filled with pinned apps can make your desktop look messy and harder to navigate. Fortunately, Windows offers plenty of customization options to make your setup more minimalist. Here’s how I keep my desktop clean—and how you can do the same.
Amazon Knocks 50% off Blink’s Newest Security Cameras
How-To Geek / 9h
Amazon is running a big sale on Blink’s newest home security camera, the Blink Outdoor 4. The camera is already affordable, but this 50% discount becomes an even better deal for people looking for a reliable and low-cost way to keep their home safe.
Trump announces 90-day pause on many tariffs, excluding China
Engadget / 9h
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on the sweeping tariff plan that went into effect on Wednesday, April 9, and an increase to 125 percent on the tariff on imports from China. Even with the 90-day pause, there's still also a 10 percent tariff on all other imports to the US. "Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff c
Here’s All of the Data That Elon Musk’s DOGE May Have on You and Your Family
100+Gizmodo / 9h
A new report shows the potential extent to which Musk's organization is in the midst of a data coup.
Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All
48Wired / 9h
Donald Trump’s tariff announcements are roiling the markets. On this week’s special episode of Uncanny Valley, we break it all down.
Google used AI to 'reconceptualize' The Wizard of Oz for the Las Vegas Sphere
Engadget / 9h
Google has used AI to revamp one of the most beloved films of all time for a 360-degree Sin City screen with the highest resolution in the world. The rerolled version of The Wizard of Oz will debut this August at The Sphere, the Las Vegas entertainment venue with a famously globular LED screen . Whether a technical marvel, dystopian nightmare fuel or some combination, the project will surely cont
Critically Endangered Tortoise Is a First-Time Mom at Nearly 100 Years Old
39Gizmodo / 9h
The Philadelphia Zoo's Mommy is the oldest documented member of her species to become a first time mother.
OpenAI helps spammers plaster 80,000 sites with messages that bypassed filters
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Spammers used OpenAI to generate messages that were unique to each recipient, allowing them to bypass spam-detection filters and blast unwanted messages to more than 80,000 websites in four months, researchers said Wednesday. The finding, documented in a post published by security firm SentinelOne’s SentinelLabs, underscores the double-edged sword wielded by large language models. The same thing
After months of user complaints, Anthropic debuts new $200/month AI plan
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
On Wednesday, Anthropic introduced a new $100- to $200-per-month subscription tier called Claude Max that offers expanded usage limits for its Claude AI assistant . The new plan arrives after many existing Claude subscribers complained of hitting rate limits frequently. "The top request from our most active users has been expanded Claude access," wrote Anthropic in a news release. A brief stroll
Russell T Davies Wants Doctor Who to Keep Swinging for the Fences
51Gizmodo / 9h
Ahead of the new season of Doctor Who —and after flurrying doubts about the show's future beyond it—Russell T Davies discusses how the sophomore outing of his second chapter is changing things up.
Pico just updated its best VR headset feature – and now I'm even more jealous my Meta Quest 3 doesn't have it too
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Pico just debuted waist trackers that work just like its feet trackers It's out now for £39.99 (around $50 / AU$85) When we reviewed the Pico 4 Ultra, its motion trackers were the headset's best feature Pico has just announced an upgrade to its best VR headset feature: a new motion tracker for your waist, and yet again, I’m left wishing my Meta Quest 3 could get this upgrade, too. When I tested t
Framework's Laptop 12 goes on sale today with a 12-inch touchscreen, and I can't believe this cheap notebook will run on a Core i5 CPU
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Framework Laptop 12’s upgradable storage and modular design make it perfect for tech enthusiasts Offers a fully upgradeable device, a practical option for long-term use Originally designed for students, but every adult wants one Framework Laptop 12 pre-orders are now live , and while originally designed for students, the company claims every adult who tried the device has shown interest in owning
90 Day Pause on Tariffs for Everyone Except China
Next Big Future / 10h
There is a 90 day pause on tariffs for all countries except China. All other countries still have the 10% tariff which is likely permanent. Tesla is up 20%, Nasdaq is up 10%, Dow and S&P500 are up 6-8%. This was foreshadowed on Monday when markets were up 10% on the rumor that there would ... Read more
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
500+Wired / 10h
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.
Sam Altman Says Miyazaki Just Needs to Get Over It
84Futurism / 10h
In the wake of OpenAI releasing its new server-melting image generator that went viral for creating soulless simulacra of Studio Ghibli-style illustrations, CEO Sam Altman is slamming the haters — including, it seems, the man whose art he's cribbing. During an interview with tech founder and YouTuber Arun Mayya, Altman dismissed newly-resurfaced criticisms from Studio Ghibli cofounder Hayao Miyaz
Meet Nova Sonic, Amazons new AI voice model
Mashable / 10h
AI companies have been working on voice models for a while now, but it seems things really ramped up after OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Voice Mode . Now, Amazon has just introduced its new "foundation" AI voice model called Nova Sonic. And it really makes Alexa sound like she's living way in the past. According to Amazon, Nova Sonic "unifies speech understanding and speech generation into a single mod
6 Hidden Features of VLC Media Player That You Should Be Using
How-To Geek / 10h
VLC Media Player is an excellent free and open-source media player app. In addition to letting you play your audio and video files, the app offers other useful features that you should be using. I’ll show you what those lesser-known features are.
The Piranha Plant Switch 2 Camera Kinda Stinks, Actually
How-To Geek / 10h
The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is accompanied by a bunch of new console-enhancing accessories. However, while new games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are almost guaranteed to be a hit, one accessory in particular might be a letdown—the Hori Piranha Plant Camera.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Should you go mid-tier or premium?
21The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) are two of the most talked about travel rewards credit cards on the market. That’s thanks to the valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards program , the cards’ top-notch benefits and each card’s great trave
Spyware combing for data 'of use to China' hidden inside religious and cultural apps
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Malicious apps are being disguised to gather data for China Uighur, Tibetan and Taiwanese communities are being targeted The apps look like religious and cultural applications The UKs National Cyber Security Center, alongside compatriots in Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and the US, are warning apps loaded with spyware are being used to target Uighur, Tibetan and Taiwanese communities. T
Disneyland Resort will let you have a say in its night-time spectacular, but you’ll need an iPhone or Android to do it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Disneyland is prepping for its 70th anniversary For the first time, park guests will be able to vote for which characters appear in a show World of Color Happiness! features fountains, lighting, lasers, fogs, mist sprays, and flame effects Disneyland Resort is getting ready to celebrate a big anniversary – more specifically, its 70th anniversary. And, Disney is looking to pull out all the stops,
Tariffs are bad news for batteries
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Update: Since this story was first published in The Spark, our weekly climate newsletter, the White House announced that most reciprocal tariffs would be paused for 90 days. That pause does not apply to China, which will see an increased tariff rate of 125%. Today, new tariffs go into effect for goods imported into the US from basically every country on the planet. Since Donald Trump announced hi
Samsung is not selling The Frame Pro for cheap
Engadget / 10h
Samsung has finally detailed the prices of the new TVs it announced at CES 2025 . The company is selling updated version of The Frame TV, multiple ranges of OLED TVs with faster processors and The Frame Pro , a high-end version of its popular TV / digital picture frame. The major upgrade The Frame Pro offers over the original The Frame is a 4K Neo QLED display and the Wireless One Connect Box. Sa
UK Police Going Full Minority Report, Building ‘Murder Prediction’ Tool
Gizmodo / 10h
The algorithm is designed to identify people most likely to become killers.
American Gate Agent Gives Epic Pep Talk, Begs Travelers To Be Nice
48One Mile at a Time / 10h
Flight delays can be frustrating, so it’s understandable that passengers sometimes lose their patience. That’s why I think the actions of one American Airlines gate agent are particularly commendable. American gate agent in Birmingham gives positive pep talk An Instagram user shared a video of an American gate agent giving a little speech prior to a recent flight. Piecing together what we know, i
Ilya Sutskever taps Google Cloud to power his AI startup’s research
33TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI co-founder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever’s new AI startup, Safe Superintelligence (SSI), is using Google Cloud’s TPU chips to power its AI research, part of a new partnership the companies announced on Wednesday in a press release. Google Cloud says SSI is using TPUs to “accelerate its research and development efforts toward building […]
Canoo CEO can buy bankrupt EV startup’s assets, judge rules
TechCrunch / 10h
The sale of bankrupt EV startup Canoo’s assets to its CEO has been okayed by the judge overseeing the case. After evaluating a number of limited objections to the sale, Judge Brendan Shannon said in a hearing Wednesday he believes the process was fair and that no one else but Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila made […]
Autonomous AI Could Wreak Havoc on Stock Market, Bank of England Warns
Gizmodo / 10h
The Bank of England warned that AI bots could converge on similar trading strategies, exacerbating downturns or bubbles.
Will the M3GAN Chatbot Lure You to the Theater, or Send You Screaming Away?
Gizmodo / 10h
M3GAN is returning to theaters (with a twist!), along with Annabelle and Ma as part of Blumhouse's 'Halfway to Halloween' celebration.
The Last of Us season 2 won't be the hugely successful Max TV show's final entry as HBO officially announces its third season
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
HBO has renewed The Last of Us for a third season The popular series' second season doesn't premiere until this weekend (April 12-13) Previously, HBO's Head of TV said it could run for four seasons It's official: The Last of Us season 3 is in the works at HBO . The hugely popular post-apocalyptic drama's second season hasn't even begun to air yet. But, such is the confidence within the halls of p
Google unveils new security AI agents to keep your business safe from the latest threats
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Google Cloud has unveiled the launch of several new AI agents focused on keeping your organization as safe as it can be. The company revealed the new additions at its Google Cloud Next 25 event, promising a useful ally to protect your business from the latest threats. The new agents will form part of Google Unified Security , the company's new combined offering, also launched this week to help pr
Google Unified Security brings the power of AI to your security suite
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Google unveils combined security suite at Cloud Next 25 Google Unified Security brings together all its top safety tools Threat Intelligence from Mandiant will help your business spot threats before they strike Google Cloud has unveiled a new unified security platform designed to take the stress out of keeping your business safe from the latest threats. The company has unveiled Google Unified Sec
March 2025 Frequent Flyer Site Rankings: Frequent Miler Jumps 36%, The Points Guy Falls 21%, Doctor of Credit Holds Steady
23View from the Wing / 10h
The order of this list isn't close to my own list of favorite or best sites, but for those curious about a best estimate of who sees the most traffic here's a list that ranks 14 popular websites. Continue reading ...
The ultimate guide to earning elite status with United cards
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. United Airlines MileagePlus members with cobranded Chase credit cards can earn Premier qualifying points toward United elite status simply by spending on these cards. And, as part of United’s recent credit card refresh , some of these cards now allow you to earn even more PQPs. There are two ways to earn Unite
Google Messages Adds Unsubscribe Button for Spam
How-To Geek / 11h
Getting too many unwanted text messages has always been annoying for smartphone users. However, Google is now working on a straightforward fix to this ongoing problem with a special "Unsubscribe" button.
Court document reveals locations of WhatsApp victims targeted by NSO spyware
TechCrunch / 11h
The list of 1,223 victims in 51 countries hints at the “true scale of the spyware problem,” per one researcher.
So You’ve Got a 'Fortnite' Accent and You Want to Get Rid of It
Wired / 11h
Players of the mega-popular battle-royale game have a particular way of speaking. Unlearning it can be a challenge.
Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America
65Wired / 11h
The Israeli spyware maker, still on the US Commerce Department’s “blacklist,” has hired a new lobbying firm with direct ties to the Trump administration, a WIRED investigation has found.
DHS Says Social Media Will Be Screened for ‘Antisemitism’ as It Purges Pro-Palestine Immigrants
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem says people shouldn't try to "hide behind the First Amendment."
BYD Launches Denza in Europe—Another Mighty Impressive EV Brand the US Won’t Get
32Wired / 11h
BYD’s premium sub-brand is all set to take on Audi, BMW, and Mercedes with its crab-walking, blowout-beating Z9GT leading the charge.
Windows 11’s Copilot Vision wants to help you learn to use complicated apps
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Some elements of Microsoft's Copilot assistant in Windows 11 have felt like a solution in search of a problem—and it hasn't helped that Microsoft has frequently changed Copilot's capabilities, turning it from a native Windows app into a web app and back again. But I find myself intrigued by a new addition to Copilot Vision that Microsoft began rolling out this week to testers in its Windows Insid
Apple TV+ releases first trailer for sci-fi comedy Murderbot
59Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Alexander Skarsgård stars in the sci-fi thriller Murderbot . A rogue cyborg security (SEC) unit gains autonomy and must learn to interact with humans while hiding its new capability in the trailer for Murderbot , Apple TV+'s new 10-episode sci-fi comedic thriller starring Alexander Skarsgård. It's based on the bestselling book series The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. And judging from the tra
Why Trump’s tariffs probably won’t cause an immediate Switch 2 price bump
22Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Last week, Nintendo made the unprecedented move of delaying US Switch 2 preorders to "assess" the impact of Donald Trump's massive tariffs on the countries where the console is produced. Before most of those tariffs were recently delayed for 90 days , many were wondering if the company may be mulling a last-minute increase in the Switch 2's $450 asking price to account for those import taxes. Whi
Meta secretly helped China advance AI, ex-Facebooker will tell Congress
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Later today, a former Facebook employee, Sarah Wynn-Williams, will testify to Congress that Meta executives "repeatedly" sought to "undermine US national security and betray American values" in "secret" efforts to "win favor with Beijing and build an $18 billion dollar business in China." In her prepared remarks , which will be delivered at a Senate subcommittee on crime and counterterrorism hear
More good news for New York startups: Lerer Hippeau raised another $200M
25TechCrunch / 11h
New York’s A-list venture capital seed fund, Lerer Hippeau, announced on Wednesday that it closed a ninth $200 million fund. That’s a step up from its eighth fund, which closed at $140 million, it said. With the new fund, Lerer Hippeau has $1.4 billion of assets under management. Since its inception in 2010, Lerer Hippeau […]
Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses
21View from the Wing / 11h
Maximizing credit card rewards requires a strategic two-card approach, focusing on cards that offer more than one point per dollar on spending and allow point combining across different reward programs. Continue reading ...
7 Best Chrome Extensions for Capturing Websites
How-To Geek / 11h
There are several Chrome extensions that simplify the process of capturing content on websites. Once you install them, you can save online resources to an easily accessible location with a few clicks. Let's look at some of the best options.
Trump Says Big Tariffs Will Be Paused for 90 Days (Except China) in Wild Reversal
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Tariffs on China will be raised to 125%, according to the mad king.
The 2 Rogue One Lines That Really Set the Stage for Andor Season 2
20Gizmodo / 11h
Diego Luna returns as our favorite rising rebel on the Star Wars Disney+ show April 22.
Hogwarts Legacy and Blue Prince come to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in April
Engadget / 11h
Sony is beefing up the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers with a bevy of new additions for April . The headliner here is Hogwarts Legacy . This is one of the biggest blockbusters of the past couple of years, even in the face of J.K. Rowling doing her darndest to destroy her personal Hogwarts legacy with anti-trans nonsense . For the uninitiated, it’s an open-world act
Enterprises are getting hit, staying down, and not seeing the benefits of AI investment
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Nasuni report finds only 20% believe their data is AI-ready, and 96% face challenges The average downtime after a cyberattack is five weeks, experts warn Hybrid cloud promises to address these in one hit Only one in five businesses believe their data is AI-ready, which means barely more than a quarter (27%) of AI projects are delivering any real measurable ROI, new research has claimed. This is d
Canon reportedly U-turns on price drops for two of its most popular cameras – and it could be the tip of the tariffs iceberg
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Canon has reportedly canceled some planned price drops for two cameras Tariffs are being blamed for the canned EOS R7 and EOS R10 drops in the US Blackmagic also recently confirmed price rises for its cameras in the US If you're a tech fan, it's hard to escape worries about US tariffs right now – and cameras may have just experienced their real-world impact for the first time with the reported ca
I can't wait to try this 7-inch color E-Ink display that can make calls, but also has a wireless charging stylus and a unique 2-button navigation
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Bigme B7 costs $229 and has full Android access and a nifty call recording-to-text feature Despite its low cost, it comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage but there's no dock for the stylus With its 3000mAh battery, it should last far longer than rivals but the jury is out there as there's no reviews I really like the look of the Bigme B7, a 7-inch color ePaper device which runs Android
Your Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is getting a big software update, and it's good news for gamers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Signify has released a firmware update for the Philips Hue Play Sync Box 8K The update will particularly benefit PS5 and PS5 Pro owners It also adds "seamless" compatibility for 3D content If you have a Philips Hue Play setup at home, there's good news – a new software update is rolling out now for your Sync Box, and it's packed with features and fixes to improve your multimedia experience. As Hu
OpenAI launches program to design new ‘domain-specific’ AI benchmarks
42TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI thinks AI benchmarks are broken. Now the company is launching a program to fix how AI models are scored. The new OpenAI Pioneers Program will focus on creating evaluations for AI models that “set the bar for what good looks like,” as OpenAI phrased it in a blog post. “As the pace of AI […]
macOS Gaming Takes a Hit as Whisky Development Ends
How-To Geek / 12h
Whisky is no longer actively maintained. The popular Wine frontend, which served as a free alternative to CrossOver, made it easier to run Windows games and applications on macOS.
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Getting Audited
1KWired / 12h
The Government Accountability Office’s audit examines DOGE’s handling of data at a number of federal agencies, according to sources and records reviewed by WIRED.
Look Outside is an unexpected cosmic horror masterpiece that shook me to the core
Engadget / 12h
What kind of person would you be in the face of a disaster that’s beyond explanation? Would you help distressed neighbors and open your home even to sketchy-looking strangers in the hope that there’s strength in numbers, or go it alone regardless of how heavily the odds are stacked against you? Would you still brush your teeth every day? The horror in Francis Coulombe’s RPG Look Outside is all en
Incoming Head of NASA Puts SpaceX in Its Place: "They Work for Us, Not the Other Way Around"
100+Futurism / 12h
During his confirmation hearing in front of Congress today, incoming NASA administrator and billionaire fighter jet pilot-turned-SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman took a notable turn away from the private space company that enabled both of his trips into orbit. Members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Technology committee overseeing the proceedings repeatedly questioned Isaacman over his conflic
Universal Is Building a New Theme Park in the United Kingdom
34Gizmodo / 12h
Hot on the heels of Epic Universe, Universal's next park is in Bedford, England.
All the Companies That Have Paused US Sales Due to Tariffs (So Far)
Lifehacker / 12h
" Tariff " might be the defining word of 2025. The Trump administration's crusade to tariff trading partners around the world has upended markets and shaken trust in the United States. The situation isn't resolving anytime soon, either: Following the U.S.'s decision to impose a 104% tariff increase on Chinese goods, China reciprocated by raising its tariffs on American goods from 34% to to 84% .
What credit score do you need to get the Chase Freedom Flex and Freedom Unlimited cards?
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Your credit score plays a big role in your overall financial life. At TPG, we emphasize maintaining a high score, partly so that you can be approved for the best credit cards but also so that you can have better control over your personal finances. Generally speaking, a credit score of at least 750 will gr
Pilot Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Matt Wallace, X Influencer
98NYT > Technology / 12h
Jo Ellis, a National Guard pilot, is suing an influencer who falsely identified her as the captain of a helicopter that collided with a passenger plane in January.
Tariffs might not raise iPhone prices right away, but building the iPhone in the US almost certainly will
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
We're in the middle of a fast-developing global trade war sparked by punitive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, and the casualties appear to be some of our favorite tech gadgets, including the beloved iPhone. Prices for the iPhone 16 are unlikely to rise in the short term, though. Instead, the biggest threat to Apple holding the line on current and future iPhone prices might be the ca
Anthropic's Max Plan offers nearly unlimited Claude usage for $200 per month
Engadget / 12h
Anthropic is joining the ranks of OpenAI in offering a more expensive tier of its flagship chatbot. On Wednesday, the company announced Max Plan . Starting today, you can either pay $100 or $200 per month to use Claude up to 5x or 20x more than you can with Anthropic's existing Pro plan. The company told Engadget it's introducing the Max tier in response to the popularity of Claude 3.7 Sonnet . T
Possessor(s) is a game about hot demons and other things
Engadget / 12h
Heart Machine knows how to make a stylish game, so it’s no surprise that the studio’s latest project, Possessor(s) , is sexy as hell. I mean, just look at Rhem, the cosmic demon with a chiseled jawline, aquamarine horns and a fine-cut suit unbuttoned down to his navel, who alternately encourages and negs you throughout the game. Stupid sexy Rhem. “It's just fun to have hot characters at the end o
10 Amazing Shows on Hulu You Need to Watch Now
How-To Geek / 12h
Hulu has many hundreds of shows to choose from, it's hard to know where to start—you don't want to waste your evening watching a dud. That's why I've rounded up this list of the best shows on the streaming service, from drama to comedy and everything in between.
Anthropic rolls out a $200-per-month Claude subscription
39TechCrunch / 12h
Anthropic announced on Wednesday that it’s launching a new, very expensive subscription plan for its AI chatbot Claude: Max. An answer to OpenAI’s $200-a-month ChatGPT Pro tier, Max comes with higher usage limits than Anthropic’s $20-per-month Claude Pro subscription, as well as priority access to the company’s newest AI models and features. A bit confusingly, […]
Kalshi CEO: ‘State law doesn’t really apply’ to us
TechCrunch / 12h
Last week, prediction market startup Kalshi sued New Jersey and Nevada after they tried to shut down its recently launched sports trading operation. In the lawsuit, Kalshi claimed that, since they’re a federally regulated platform, state gaming commissions don’t have the authority to set rules for them. “We’re not necessarily very concerned [because] we are […]
MIT study finds that AI doesn’t, in fact, have values
26TechCrunch / 12h
A study went viral several months ago for implying that, as AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, it develops “value systems” — systems that lead it to, for example, prioritize its own well-being over humans. A more recent paper out of MIT pours cold water on that hyperbolic notion, drawing the conclusion that AI doesn’t, in fact, […]
Snag 50% off select Yankee Candle scents at Amazon and indulge in some aromatherapy
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO 50%: As of April 9, save up to 50% on select Yankee Candle scents at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Up to 50% Off Select Yankee Candle Scents One of the best ways to make your home smell great is a good candle. Whether you like the scent of freshly-baked cookies or crave a crisp lemon tang wafting through the kitchen, there's a fragrant candle out there for you that can m
Sony ULT Field 3 hands-on review: Testing the new addition to Sonys bass line
Mashable / 12h
A year after its initial launch, Sony has expanded its ULT speaker lineup. New additions include the ULT Field 3, ULT Field 5, and ULT Tower 9. This expansion focuses on middle sizes of the Field variations and a smaller tower speaker. I was stoked to see Sony expand this line because I adore the Sony ULT Wear headphones , and the ULT Field 1 is my go-to portable Bluetooth speaker . Plus, it’s a
Its crunch time: These are the best tax software deals to get your taxes done before the April 15 deadline
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO 30%: Amazon has several versions of TurboTax tax software on sale for up to 30% off and H&R Block software for up to 23% off — get max deductions and file before the April 15 deadline in 2025. Best 2024 tax software deals Best overall TurboTax Deluxe 2024 Tax Software (federal and state) $55.99 (save $24) Best deal for self-employed folks TurboTax Home & Business 2024 Tax Software (fed
Apple, Dell, and Microsoft among tech companies rushing product shipments ahead of tariff deadline, report says
Mashable / 12h
In a last-minute scramble, tech heavyweights like Apple , Dell , and Microsoft have been fast-tracking shipments of phones and laptops to the U.S. ahead of sweeping new tariffs on Chinese goods. SEE ALSO: Trump tariff news: iPhones getting snapped up, laptop sales disrupted – what we know The report comes via Japanese outlet Nikkei , which says these companies are leaning hard on their Asian supp
This Vizio 40-inch TV is on sale for $138 — just as prices are going up from tariffs
Mashable / 12h
GET 19% OFF: As of April 9, the Vizio 40-inch 1080p Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $138, down $169.99, saving you $31. Opens in a new window Credit: Vizio Vizio 40-inch 1080p Smart TV $138 at Amazon $169.99 Save $31.99 If you're in need of a new TV, then you're in luck, for the moment, there are still deals to be had on products like the Vizio 40-inch 1080p Smart TV. With President Trump imple
The Sabrina Carpenter Fortnite skin is everywhere, and its pretty funny
Mashable / 12h
If you've played Fortnite recently, then you've probably been bombarded by, of all people, Sabrina Carpenter. The pop star is taking center stage as the headliner for Fortnite Festival Season 8 , a rhythm-based game that feels like Guitar Hero ’s wild little cousin. But don’t think it’s just about playing music — Sabrina’s influence is everywhere. Among the treasures up for grabs this season are
How Musk and Trump Are Working to Consolidate Government Data About You
500+NYT > Technology / 12h
Elon Musk’s team is leading an effort to link government databases, to the alarm of privacy and security experts.
YouTube expands its ‘likeness’ detection technology, which detects AI fakes, to a handful of top creators
TechCrunch / 12h
YouTube on Wednesday announced an expansion of its pilot program designed to identify and manage AI-generated content that features the “likeness,” including the face, of creators, artists, and other famous or influential figures. The company is also publicly declaring its support for the legislation known as the NO FAKES ACT, which aims to tackle the […]
The Last of Us will return for a third season
Engadget / 12h
Fret not, Fireflies, The Last of Us will continue on HBO beyond its second season. Just before the hit adaptation of Naughty Dog's games returns to the network and Max for its next batch of episodes, HBO has officially greenlit a third season of the show. It would have been a major shock if TLOU wasn't going to return beyond this latest seven-episode stint . Season two doesn't cover all of the sh
Pee-Gate 2.0: Air India Business Class Passenger Urinated On
58One Mile at a Time / 12h
I don’t want to kink shame, but am I the only one who doesn’t have the sudden urge to urinate on a fellow airline passenger when I have a bit too much to drink? Air India passenger pees on man in front of him This incident happened today (April 9, 2025), on Air India flight AI2336 from Delhi (DEL) to Bangkok (BKK), operated by an Airbus A320neo with the registration code VT-RTS. We have all the d
You Can Turn Off Apple’s New AI Features in Mail for Mac
Lifehacker / 12h
With macOS Sequoia 15.4 , Apple fully rolled out all of its new Apple Intelligence features to the Mail app. As such, when you open Mail after updating to the latest OS, the app will look quite different. You'll see new "Mail Categories," a Priority Messages box, and email summaries, the latter two of which are powered by AI. It's not something many asked for, and you might be longing for the Mai
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Bose SoundLink Flex
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Bose makes speakers that have been dominating their space since their release—and when it comes to portable mid-size rugged speakers, the Bose New Soundlink Flex has been one of the best since its release in 2021, and is still very competitive three years later. Right now,
The Last of Us Has Been Renewed for Season 3
30Gizmodo / 12h
In maybe the least shocking twist ever associated with the show, HBO wants more of the smash hit Naughty Dog adaptation.
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