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Transfer Amex Points To Etihad Guest With 20% Bonus
56One Mile at a Time / 11min
The Amex Membership Rewards program has just introduced its latest transfer bonus, valid for the next several weeks. It’s worth being aware of, but not one that I’m particularly excited about. Amex to Etihad Guest transfer bonus Between April 1 and April 30, 2025, the American Express Membership Rewards program in the United States is offering a 20% bonus on points transfers to Etihad Guest. Tran
Seth Meyers mocks Elon Musks bid for sympathy over Teslas cratering stock
Mashable / 1h
Late Night host Seth Meyers has mocked Elon Musk for complaining about Minnesota governor Tim Walz finding joy in Tesla 's cratering stock. Walz isn't the only one. Tesla's CEO has seen stock for the electric car company plummet , with sales down across the globe as drivers boycott its vehicles — and that isn't even to mention the numerous recalls . Meanwhile, the Musk-led Department of Governmen
Why paying the ransom is not the answer
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7min
Ransomware attacks continue to be on the rise and show no signs of slowing down. In fact, a ransomware attack occurs every 39 seconds. That’s over 2200 attacks per day. The sophistication of these attacks evolves constantly, making it extremely challenging for any organization to maintain a strong security posture. New ransomware variants employ various tactics to compromise data, including slow
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for April 1st (#660)
How-To Geek / now
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
2025 Moon Phase Calendar: What Is April 1st's Moon Phase?
How-To Geek / now
If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future.
Transfer Amex Points To Aeromexico With 20% Bonus
21One Mile at a Time / 4min
The Amex Membership Rewards program has just introduced its latest transfer bonus, valid for the next several weeks. However, personally this is an offer that I’d recommend steering clear of. Transfer Amex points to Aeromexico with 20% bonus Between April 1 and April 30, 2025, the American Express Membership Rewards program in the United States is offering a 20% bonus on points transfers to Aerom
The best Amazon Spring Sale deal on Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones is still live
Mashable / 11min
SAVE $100: As of April 1, Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling headphones are available for $329 at Amazon . That’s $100 off the regular $429 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra ANC Headphones $329 at Amazon $429 Save $100 In my opinion, if your headphones don’t actively make your commute, your coworkers, or your existential dread disappear, they’re doing it wrong
The 2024 Mac Mini with the new M4 chip is still $50 off after the Amazon Spring Sale
Mashable / 11min
SAVE $50: As of April 1, the 2024 Apple Mac Mini with the M4 chip is available for $549 at Amazon . That’s $50 off its usual $599 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2024 Apple Mac Mini with the M4 chip $549 at Amazon $599 Save $50 I’m not saying I’m ready to ditch my full-size desktop, but this new Mac Mini is definitely making me rethink how much desk real estate a computer actually need
The Apple Watch Series 10 is still $70 off after the Amazon Spring Sale
Mashable / 11min
SAVE $70: As of April 1, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is available for $329 at Amazon . That’s $70 off the usual $399 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $329 at Amazon $399 Save $70 Look, I have no business browsing for a new smartwatch right now, but Amazon went ahead and knocked $70 off the Apple Watch Series 10 , and now I’m fighting the urge
Technology Leap of Tesla Cybercab Manufacturing is Like the Fully Reusable SpaceX Starship
Next Big Future / 15min
The fully reusable SpaceX Starship includes huge combinations of new technologies. The innovations combine into a massive increase in capability. We will be able to launch 1000 times as much payload to orbit. A similar multi-year effort is being achieved with the Tesla Cybercab and its breakthrough manufacturing processes. A Starship uses the Mechazilla launch ... Read more
Transfer Chase Points To IHG With 80% Bonus
One Mile at a Time / 18min
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched a new transfer bonus to IHG One Rewards, though it’s not an offer I’d recommend taking advantage of, and not one of the program’s more interesting transfer bonuses. Chase offering 80% bonus on IHG transfers Between April 1 and April 30, 2025, you can receive an 80% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to IHG One Rewards . Transfer Chase po
Apples AirPods Max now support lossless audio
Mashable / 44min
That took a while, but it's finally real: Apple's AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones now support lossless audio. Apple announced the upgrade in late March , and now the new firmware for the AirPods Max is out, adding support for lossless audio, as well as ultra-low latency audio, for AirPods Max. The firmware that you want to get this upgrade is version 7E99, and you'll also need to update the d
Palo Alto firewall hack: network security policy management is no longer optional
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The recent disclosure of another major firewall exploit should serve as a wake-up call to security teams everywhere. The latest vulnerabilities impacting Palo Alto Networks’ firewalls have once again exposed how fragile network security architectures are. While the immediate response has followed the predictable cycle of patching, monitoring, and damage assessment, the bigger issue remains unreso
What is the release date and launch time for Daredevil: Born Again episode 7 on Disney+?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Daredevil: Born Again season 1 is almost over already. The hit Marvel TV show's final episode will be with us sooner than you'd think – but, before we reach its climax, there's the small matter of two other chapters coming to Disney+ first. So, when will Daredevil: Born Again episode 7 be released on Disney's primary streaming platform? Below, I've outlined when you can watch it in the US, UK, an
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 1, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 1, 2025
Mashable / 1h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
IGN Live 2025 tickets are on sale now
Mashable / 1h
IGN has announced that tickets for its annual convention IGN Live 2025 are now on sale. The two-day event will feature playable demos of upcoming video games, new announcements, panels, contests, stage shows, and giveaways. It won't just be games though, with IGN stating that IGN Live 2025 will be "a huge celebration of everything fans love from the world of games, movies, TV, comics, collectible
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 1, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Super-Turing AI for AI Using 40 Million Times Less Energy
Next Big Future / 1h
Super-Turing AI operates more like the human brain and with much less energy. This new AI integrates certain processes instead of separating them and then migrating huge amounts of data like current systems do. AI data centers are consuming power in gigawatts, whereas our brain consumes 20 watts. That’s 1 billion watts compared to just ... Read more
OpenAI’s new image generator is now available to all users
79TechCrunch / 3h
OpenAI’s new image generator, powered by its GPT-4o model, is now available to all users, CEO Sam Altman said in a post on X. The feature was until now available only to paying users of ChatGPT. While it is not clear how many images users on the free tier can generate, Altman last week had […]
Your Netflix alternative is here, and it’s only £12 for life
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to the BitMar content finder for only £11.60 (reg. £116.11) through 27 April. Just head to the Mashable Shop and use the discount code BITMAR5 at checkout. Here’s a challenge: cut the cord with your streaming services. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, all of them. You’re likely paying hundreds each year in subscription fees and, chances are, you still can’t find the one
Tinders new game tests your flirting skills with AI personas powered by OpenAI
Mashable / 4h
Can an AI voice bot help you land a date? That's what Tinder is aiming for with a new game in collaboration with OpenAI . On Tuesday, Tinder launched The Game Game, an experience designed to help you practice your conversation skills by talking to an AI voice, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model. The Game Game works by dealing you a "stack of cards," each card containing a different AI persona and "
Oh Jeez, Rick and Morty Will Return in May
92Gizmodo / 4h
Adult Swim announced the season 8 premiere date as part of its annual April Fools' Day broadcast special.
The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
22NYT > Technology / 4h
In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.
Spider-Man 4 Is Called Spider-Man: Brand New Day
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Tom Holland will star in the film, from director Destin Daniel Cretton, out July 31, 2026
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Is Back on the Calendar
100+Gizmodo / 6h
The final film in the animated Spider-Man trilogy will be out in 2027.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 1
Mashable / 6h
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
Perplexity AI CEO Denies Rumors Company Is Disintegrating Behind the Scenes
Futurism / 7h
The CEO of Perplexity AI insists that his company is doing just fine, thank you very much. Responding to a user theory suggesting that the company is suffering glitches because it's " doing horribly financially ," CEO Aravind Srinivas took to his haters' home turf — that is, the r/Perplexity_AI subreddit — to set the record straight. In the original trash-talking post , user "nothingeverhappen" a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 1, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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 1, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
Bodidata Has a 3D Scanner for 15X Faster Clothes Fitting With Over 90% Accuracy
Next Big Future / 8h
Bodidata has next level size-matching technology for clothing and this will eliminate costs, reduce environmental waste, and make things easier and faster for customers. The 3D body scanner has over 15 x Faster than traditional fitting + 90% Accuracy on recommendations If this is used this would stop nearly a trillions of garments that don’t ... Read more
Purchasing Power of Countries and Regions
Next Big Future / 8h
There is a global total of $60 trillion of final consumer consumption for 2025. The US with about 4% of total world population has 33% of total consumption.
Mother of Elon's Child So Disgusted With Him That She Sells Her Tesla
100+Futurism / 8h
The conservative influencer who claims to be the mother of yet another of Elon Musk's children has sold her Tesla — and, of course, used it as a photo op. In an interview with the Daily Mail , 26-year-old Ashley St. Clair claimed that she had to sell her Model S because the billionaire she had a baby with has cut her child support. "I need to make up for the 60 percent cut that Elon made to our s
Tom Hardy Explains How Close His Venom Came to Crossing Over With Spider-Man
75Gizmodo / 8h
'As close as I could possibly imagine getting,' apparently.
Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech
22TechCrunch / 8h
Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its third fund with $300 million in capital commitments. The Washington, D.C.-based firm previously raised a $225 million second fund and a $75 million capital pool for later-stage companies in 2022. While many […]
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
2KWired / 8h
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
Apple Quietly Working on AI Agent to "Replica" a Human Doctor
93Futurism / 9h
As it struggles to hit its stride in the generative AI race, Apple is quietly working on an "AI doctor service," Bloomberg reports — a move that the company seemingly hopes will revitalize its foray into medical tech. The secret initiative — dubbed Project Mulberry and nicknamed "Health+" — aims to give a facelift to Apple's fairly basic Health app, along with integrating a "health coach." Bloomb
How Strawberry Shortcake Introduced Me to the Conundrum of Cartoons on DVD
87Gizmodo / 9h
Trying to find alternatives to 24/7 streaming channels has lead to a realization: just why is so much classic animation stuck on DVD?
OpenAI Closes Deal That Values Company at $300 Billion
NYT > Technology / 9h
The start-up’s valuation, which has nearly doubled in six months, shows continued enthusiasm for A.I. among investors.
“Something Burst”: Water Pours From Ceiling On United Flight To Tokyo — Then It Landed Right Back In San Francisco
View from the Wing / 9h
As one passenger onboard the aircraft put it, "Thinking something burst." Since it was near a lavatory they're lucky because the thing that burst could have been worse! The passenger nearest the flood appears remarkably unbothered. Continue reading ...
'Hey Siri, vacuum my kitchen' is now possible as Apple Home just got support for robot vacuums
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Apple Home now supports select Matter-enabled robot vacuums Assuming your vacuum is supported, you could soon be saying, 'Siri, vacuum the kitchen' It's been a long time coming, as support was originally promised by the end of 2024 If you’ve been dreaming about one day saying, ‘Hey Siri, have the vacuum clean the living room and the kitchen,’ Apple’s answering your prayers. Well, at least if you
You Can Get a Lifetime License to Windows 11 Pro for $15 Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If your current Windows setup is feeling a bit outdated or you’re setting up a brand-new PC, you might want to check out this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro deal on StackSocial— you can get this single-device lifetime license for just $15 , which would usually cost you $200 at th
23andMe Is Selling All Your Data, in Largest Sale of Genomes in History
33Futurism / 10h
The DNA data from around 15 million people around the world is going on sale. As Nature reports , consumer-genomics company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy — and legal permission to auction off all of that data. To some, it's an enormous risk to consumer privacy, but to some scientists, it's a major opportunity for research. "As far as I know, this is the most amount of genetic data that is pote
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are the most comfortable headphones we tested — and theyre $100 off
Mashable / 10h
Save $100: Grab the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones on sale for $329 at Amazon, down from their list price of $429. This 23% discount is live as of March 31, the last day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $329 at Amazon $429 Save $100 When Bose named their QuietComfort line, they hit the nail right on the head. In that line is th
Fashion startup CaaStle appears to be in trouble
TechCrunch / 10h
CaaStle, a startup that launched in 2011 as a plus-sized clothing subscription service and in 2018 became an inventory monetization platform for clothing retailers, is facing financial difficulties, reports Axios. The company is almost out of money, CEO Christine Hunsicker has resigned, and law enforcement is investigating alleged financial misconduct, Axios reported, citing a leaked […]
I Used Many Cross-Platform Email Clients to Find the Best One
How-To Geek / 10h
There is no shortage of email clients to choose from, but I wanted one that was seamless to use across different devices and platforms. So, I tried many email clients to find the one that met my practical needs and was appealing to use. Here's what I found.
With new Gen-4 model, Runway claims to have finally achieved consistency in AI videos
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
AI video startup Runway announced the availability of its newest video synthesis model today. Dubbed Gen-4, the model purports to solve several key problems with AI video generation. Chief among those is the notion of consistent characters and objects across shots. If you've watched any short films made with AI, you've likely noticed that they're either dream-like sequences of thematically but no
OpenAI raises $40B at $300B post-money valuation
64TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI on Monday announced that it closed one of the largest private funding rounds in history. According to a blog post on the company’s website, OpenAI raised $40 billion in a round that values the company at $300 billion post-money. SoftBank led the financing, CNBC reported. Other participants included Microsoft, Coatue, Altimeter, and Thrive, all […]
This Is How TAG Heuer Revamped Its Iconic F1 Watch
20Wired / 10h
In a global exclusive, WIRED went inside TAG Heuer's Swiss factory to see exactly how the brand has brought back its classic entry-level race watch, but this time bigger than ever—and solar powered.
6 USB Drive Uses You're Missing Out On
How-To Geek / 10h
Most of us use USB drives for temporary file storage, but they can do much more. You can boot an operating system, store and encrypt passwords, automate critical data backups, and more. If you have a spare USB drive that you only use for storage, here are some other ways to make the most of it.
The Quiet Revolution of Synthetic Biology
How-To Geek / 10h
When you hear "biology" you probably think something like "nature" or "natural", but humankind has been interfering with biology for thousands of years, and now in the 21st century our tools are more powerful than ever.
How to Play a DVD on Windows (And Some Blu-ray Discs)
How-To Geek / 10h
Physical media, including vinyls, cassettes, and CDs are all the rage right now. If you're looking to dust off your collection of DVDs and put them to use in your Windows PC, getting them playing is quite easy. Unfortunately, Blu-rays are more complicated, but you have a few options there too.
I Never Use Windows Without Tweaking These Accessibility Features
How-To Geek / 10h
Many Windows users believe accessibility features are only for those with disabilities, but that’s not the case. I don't have a disability, but I use some accessibility features to be more productive. I can’t imagine using Windows without them. Here are some features you should try.
Apple Intelligence arrives on Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4 – and it works just as you would expect
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
visionOS 2.4 brings Apple Intelligence to the $3,499 spatial computer Image Playground, Writing Tools, and Genmoji lead the enhancements AVision Pro app for the iPhone highlights new content and makes hardware information easily accessible Apple Vision Pro just got a lot smarter with a visionOS 2.4 update that brings some of the best parts of Apple Intelligence to the mixed reality headset. Apple
Asus just teased that it's 'cooking something up,' and it might just be the rumored Xbox handheld
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Asus just teased it's 'cooking something up' on X (formerly Twitter) We think the device might be the rumored Xbox handheld The computer brand is promising more power with the device Sure, we’re all waiting for Nintendo to spill all the remaining beans about the Switch 2 during its ‘Direct’ live stream on April 2, 2025 , but there is another handheld courting our attention right now. ASUS has jus
John Boyega Reflects on Star Wars Fandom’s Problem With Black Heroes
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Speaking during an interview for the Apple TV+ documentary Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood , the Star Wars sequels star discussed people's reactions to characters like Finn being positioned beyond supporting roles.
The Owala FreeSip is finally on sale during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 15% : As of March 31, shop the Owala FreeSip water bottle for 15% off. Down from its usual $34.99, get it for $29.60, saving you $5.39. Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip 32 oz. water bottle $29.60 at Amazon $34.99 Save $5.39 Based on the speed and velocity with which the Stanley Quencher entered our culture, I never thought something could dethrone it as the 'It Girl' of wate
This Mashable-approved Bose soundbar is at its lowest price ever during the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $100: As of March 31, save $100 on the Bose Smart Soundbar. It's down to $399 from its usual $499, giving you 20% in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Smart Soundbar $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 In his review of the Bose Smart Soundbar , Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth asked the question, is the Bose Smart Soundbar worth its $500 price tag? It's a well-rounded device with easy
Billionaire SpaceX Customer Flies Private Jet Into DC to Become New Head of NASA
100+Futurism / 11h
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire fighter jet pilot-turned-SpaceX astronaut, has shared a photo of himself during his unusual "commute into DC" — which involved a Cessna CJ4 private jet. The entrepreneur, who is estimated to be worth $1.9 billion, was tapped late last year by president Donald Trump to lead NASA, and he's chosen to head into the nation's capital to "meet with Senators this week" in
T-Mobile Class-Action Payouts Are Just About on Their Way
Lifehacker / 11h
If you're expecting money from T-Mobile, there's good news: Your check should be just about on its way. As spotted by PCMag , T-Mobile's data breach settlement page now reports the following : "All court proceedings are now complete. The distribution of settlement payments is expected to begin April 2025." So long as payments roll out on time, claimants can expect their checks to start shipping o
My Favorite Portable Projector Is $70 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I've been testing portable projectors for a bunch of different use cases, but few, if any, have come close to the complete package offered by the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro. It's my favorite of the lot, and right now, you can get the XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro portable projector for $379 )down
This Kodak Printomatic Instant Print Camera Is on Sale for $60 Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Kodak Printomatic Mini Instant Print Camera is about the size of a power bank, light enough to toss in your pocket, and quick to fire up when something photo-worthy happens. You snap, it prints, and you get a little sticker photo you can slap on your scrapbook, phone ca
Riot Games' League of Legends TCG is officially called Riftbound
Engadget / 11h
Riot Games has unveiled new details for its upcoming tabletop game, called Riftbound - The League of Legends Trading Card Game . We first got a look at this TCG under the codename Project K in December. The latest trailer showed off new artwork for the cards, including fresh takes on the LoL characters that aren't just copies of their in-game champion portraits. The card UI has also gotten some e
ChatGPT’s new image generator is really good at faking receipts
38TechCrunch / 11h
ChatGPT's new image generator is raising concerns for being really good at creating fake receipts.
Who’s Got the Best Legs? Which Humanoid Robots Have Mastered Walking?
How-To Geek / 11h
Human evolution is basically a time-lapse of us learning to walk better. First, we started on all fours, then we figured out how to balance on two legs, and eventually, we strutted our way to dominance. The same thing is happening with humanoid robots right now—except while some can move as well as we can, others are a bit further down the evolutionary tree.
Anker earbuds are 50% off on Amazon — but not for much longer
Mashable / 11h
GET 50% OFF: As of March 31, Soundcore Anker P20i Earbuds are on sale at Amazon's Big Spring Sale for $19.99, saving you 50%. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Anker P20i Earbuds $19.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $20.00 If you need a new set of headphones, now is the moment to pounce, with Amazon's Big Spring Sale in full swing. For a limited time get Soundcore Anker P20i Earbuds for $19.9
The Eufy robot vacuum that turns into a stick vac is on sale for the first time — get it for $400
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $200: As of March 31, the Eufy E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum, cordless stick vacuum, and handheld vacuum is on sale for the first time since its debut at CES 2025. Get it for $399.99 — a 33% savings. Eufy E20 $399.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $200 Amazon's Big Spring Sale has brought us the first discount on a major CES 2025 robot vacuum . Coincidentally, the Eufy E20 is not only one of the best robo
Spider-Man Lego sets on sale at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy
Mashable / 11h
GET UP TO $46 OFF: As of March 31st, save up to $46 with these Spider-Man Lego set deals from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. The best Spider Man Lego set deals during the Big Spring Sale Best Spider Man Lego set Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle Building Toy Set $92.98 (Save $17.01) Best small Spider Man Lego set Lego Marvel Iron Spider Man Construction Figure $24.33 (Save $5.66) Best large Spi
How to watch the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct
Engadget / 11h
With a Tomodachi Life sequel teased and the last few Switch 1 games announced , the deck is cleared for Nintendo's next video presentation on the Switch 2 . The appropriately titled "Nintendo Direct: Switch 2" presentation is slated for April 2 at 9AM ET / 6AM PT, and will stream on Nintendo's YouTube channel . Nintendo revealed what the new console looks like in a short teaser video in January,
House of the Dragon‘s Showrunner Hopes He and George R.R. Martin Will Make Up ‘Someday’
71Gizmodo / 11h
With season 3 of the HBO hit now in production, Bryan Condal addressed the Westeros-sized elephant in the room.
Apple updates all its operating systems, brings Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple dropped a big batch of medium-size software updates for nearly all of its products this afternoon. The iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, and visionOS 2.4 updates are all currently available to download, and each adds a small handful of new features for their respective platforms. A watchOS 11.4 update was also published briefly, but it's currently unavailable. For iPhones and iP
DOGE accesses federal payroll system and punishes employees who objected
400+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained access "to a payroll system that processes salaries for about 276,000 federal employees across dozens of agencies," despite "objections from senior IT staff who feared it could compromise highly sensitive government personnel information" and lead to cyberattacks, The New York Times reported today . The system at the Interior Depar
Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It's a regrettable reality that there is never time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we've featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we (almost) missed. This year, we're experimenting with a monthly collection of such stories. March's list includes fascinating papers on such topics as how the brain responds to speaking Klingon (or Do
Top Officials Placed on Leave After Denying DOGE Access to Federal Payroll Systems
300+Wired / 11h
DOGE demanded full access to a US Department of the Interior system that handles even the Supreme Court's paychecks. When top staff asked questions, they were put on leave.
Straight Off The Plane, Into A Suite: Grand Hyatt DFW Is The Gold Standard For U.S. Airport Hotels
View from the Wing / 11h
The best airport hotels in the United States are the Grand Hyatt SFO, Grand Hyatt DFW, Westin Denver and Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport. Other notables include the Westin Detroit, Intercontinental Minneapolis, Hilton O'Hare and Hilton Boston Logan. Continue reading ...
How to track your luggage with Apple AirTags
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re checking a bag in 2025 and not using an AirTag, please stop while you’re behind and read on. It’s time to admit that delays, cancellations and subsequent lost luggage are a part of travel. While I am firmly Team Carry-On for these reasons and more, I don’t judge those of you who prefer to check a bag. But if you are going to check a bag, I highly recommend using AirTags to track it. I e
Hollywood studios can't make money from AI-powered fake movie trailers on YouTube anymore
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
YouTube demonetized two channels for sharing AI-made fake trailers Some Hollywood studios secretly claimed ad revenue from the misleading trailers The crackdown comes amid new contracts and laws limiting unauthorized AI replicas If you've ever visited YouTube and clicked on a trailer for the next superhero film and thought it seemed too good to be true, well, you might have been right. Wishful th
Alphabet’s AI drug discovery platform Isomorphic Labs raises $600M from Thrive
21TechCrunch / 12h
Isomorphic Labs, the AI drug-discovery platform that was spun out of Google’s DeepMind in 2021, has raised external capital for the first time. The $600 million round was led by Thrive Capital, with participation from GV and existing investor Alphabet, Google’s parent, it said. The funding will accelerate further development of Isomorphic’s AI drug […]
Rocket Falls in Icy Wasteland, Explodes in Epic Fireball
21Futurism / 12h
Arctic Blast A rocket by German startup Isar Aerospace tore into the sky over Norway's Arctic Andoeya Spaceport, a European launch base for small satellites, over the weekend — only to plummet back down to the ground, exploding in a dramatic fireball. Fortunately, while the spaceport's "crisis management" was triggered, nobody was hurt. As Reuters reports , the rocket, dubbed Spectrum, was meant
Substack Gears Up for TikTok Ban with New Video Feed
50Gizmodo / 12h
The deadline for TikTok to sell is April 5.
Democratic Senators Call for Privacy Act Reform in Response to DOGE Takeover
400+Wired / 12h
The Privacy Act Modernization Act would update 1974 legislation for the modern age, restricting government use of personal data and introducing new penalties, including prison time, for violators.
This Refurbished 2020 MacBook Air Is on Sale for $440 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're looking for a MacBook without dropping over a grand, this refurbished 13" 2020 Apple MacBook Air is going for $439.99 on StackSocial right now . That’s a fraction of the original price, and it comes with 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i
The priciest Roomba and Shark robot vacuum mop combos are both under $800 on the last day of Amazons spring sale
Mashable / 12h
The Shark and Roomba flagship models on sale Premium Roomba robot vacuum and mop deal iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock $799 at Amazon (save $600) Premium Shark robot vacuum and mop deal Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro $799.99 at Amazon (save $400) The other top robot vacuum brands can release as many models as they want, but the "Shark vs. Roomba" debate isn't leaving the Google search
Watch Live as SpaceX Launches Private Crew to Elusive Polar Orbit
65Gizmodo / 12h
The Fram2 mission is set for launch on Monday at 9:46 p.m. ET.
The complete guide to American Express Membership Rewards: How to earn, redeem and transfer points
The Points Guy / 12h
With an American Express card that earns lucrative Membership Rewards points, cardholders can redeem points through American Express Travel for hotels (including vacation rentals), car rentals, cruises and flights or opt to use their points for statement credits, gift cards and more. Whether you’re a points expert or not, you can also maximize your Membership Rewards points by transferring them t
United Gets FAA Approval for Starlink and Sets Date for Its Debut on Flights
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The satellite internet service will be free to members of its UnitedPlus loyalty program.
United Airlines Free Starlink Wi-Fi Coming To 1,000+ Planes
2KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
While there are lots of areas where United Airlines has been improving, Wi-Fi is an area where the carrier has historically lagged both American and Delta. Fortunately that’s going to change — several months ago, United announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet. Now the airline has revealed an exciting update . Earlier this month, United installed Starlink on its first
ChatGPT gained one million new users in an hour today
Engadget / 12h
OpenAI has been doubling its audience for ChatGPT at a rapid rate, and the addition of its latest image generation feature has increased the AI assistant's popularity. Today, CEO Sam Altman posted to X that the service "added one million users in the last hour," calling it a " biblical demand " for the image generation. the chatgpt launch 26 months ago was one of the craziest viral moments i'd ev
I can't believe you can now connect up to four 4K monitors to almost any laptop with this connector which is even compatible with Mac
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Plugable USBC-7400H4 adapter supports four HDMI outputs and 90W power delivery Multi-display support for Windows, macOS, and Apple M4 laptops Quad 4K at 60Hz plus virtual 8K monitor via USB-C Plugable, an American brand known for USB flash devices, has introduced the USBC-7400H4, a new graphics adapter which connects up to four 4K displays at 60Hz from a single USB-C port. This is the first adapt
Yahoos Vidya Nayak wants more women in tech
20Mashable / 12h
Vidya Nayak, Head of Product Design at Yahoo Search, is aware it’s not easy to be a visible female tech executive. She also knows talking about her experiences as a woman in the industry makes a difference. “Sharing my own stories honestly and authentically encourages other women in the room to come forward and share theirs,” Nayak tells Mashable. “This creates a sense of community and solidarity
I blow dry my hair every day with the Shark FlexStyle. Its on sale during Amazons Big Spring Sale.
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $60: As of March 31, shop the Shark Flexstyle for just $239, giving you $60 off for 20% savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle $239 at Amazon $299 Save $60 Historically, I haven't paid much attention to my hair. For a long time, I used the Revlon One-Step as a quick way to blow out my hair at home. It was fine but sometimes smelled like a toaster burning the ends of my
How I Brought a Cassette Deck Back to Life
How-To Geek / 12h
Craving the analog sound of cassette tapes? So was I, and I managed to get a vintage deck on the cheap that wasn't working—until I made some simple repairs. The problems I ran into are common, so I'm recording them here so you can be prepared if you get one.
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Will Release an ‘Open Weight’ AI Model This Summer
34Wired / 12h
The news follows the breakout success of DeepSeek and growing pressure from rivals like Meta.
Hillary Clinton joins Bluesky
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has joined Bluesky, following in the footsteps of former president Barack Obama, who made his first post on the platform last week. Clinton confirmed her Bluesky account’s legitimacy in an Instagram story and a post on X. In her introductory post, Clinton wrote about the Wisconsin Supreme Court election […]
The Best Gadgets of March 2025
Gizmodo / 12h
March brought us new Macs, ultra-thin foldables, and even an exoskeleton. However, some of our most-anticipated tech for the month won't arrive until April.