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DOGE put a college student in charge of using AI to rewrite regulations
500+Ars Technica - All content / 15h
A young man with no government experience who has yet to even complete his undergraduate degree is working for Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has been tasked with using artificial intelligence to rewrite the agency’s rules and regulations. Christopher Sweet was introduced to HUD employees as being origi
DOGE’s 19-Year-Old Staffer ‘Big Balls’ Appears With Elon on Fox News
500+Gizmodo / 15h
There's no reason to believe anything these guys say.
Ireland fines TikTok $600 million for sharing user data with China
42Mashable / 13h
Ireland slapped TikTok with serious fines and, perhaps more worrying for the social media company, allegations of questionable data practices. That's a major issue for TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, which has been attempting to convince the West, most notably the U.S., that its users are safe from their data being shared with China. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined TikT
A new low price for a Microsoft Office 2024 Lifetime License
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home works for Mac or PC, lasts for life, and is on sale for $159 (reg. $249). One of the only reasons to stick with Microsoft 365 was that it had the most recent versions of apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The subscription is expensive, but the AI upgrades really save a ton of time. Good news: that's not the only way to get updated Microsoft apps . Now, you ca
The new M4 MacBook Air is still at its lowest-ever price, but for how long?
Mashable / 8min
SAVE $150: As of May 3, the 13-inch M4 Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $849 at Amazon. This deal saves you $150 on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 at Amazon $999 Save $150 The latest Apple MacBook Air is still available at its lowest-ever price on Amazon. We assumed that this deal would vanish after a day or two, but it re
This beast of a portable power station is down to its lowest-ever price — save over $300
Mashable / 8min
SAVE OVER $300: The Bluetti AC180 portable power station is on sale for $449 at Amazon. This deal saves you 44% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station $449 at Amazon $799 Save $350 Portable power stations are fantastic bits of kit that can change the camping game. So when we see a popular portable power station drop to its lowest-ever price, we f
Free Comic Book Day takes place on May 3. Heres how to get free comics during this giveaway.
Mashable / 8min
FREE COMIC BOOKS: Free Comic Book Day takes place on May 3, 2025. Get your hands on Marvel's Fantastic Four/X-Men , The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe , the latest Energon Universe special, and much more on Free Comic Book Day . Opens in a new window Credit: Free Comic Book Day Free Comic Book Day 2025 May is here, and that can only mean one thing for comic book fans : the return of Free Co
How to watch Sabalenka vs. Gauff online for free
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Gauff in the 2025 Madrid Open final for free on RTVE . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Madrid Open has delivered some really entertaining tennis over the last couple of weeks, and we've now reached the tournament's dramatic conclusion. Sabalenka takes on Gauff in the final of the women's draw, in what looks
Hurdle hints and answers for May 3, 2025
Mashable / 8min
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
Sam Altman’s Start-Up Launches Eye-Scanning Crypto Orbs in the U.S.
NYT > Technology / 21min
World, a start-up backed by Sam Altman, has launched in the United States with the goal of verifying your humanity.
We finally know a little more about Amazon’s super-secret satellites
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
The first production satellites for Amazon's Kuiper broadband network launched earlier this week, but if you tuned in to the mission's official livestream, the truncated coverage had the feel of a spy satellite launch. This changed with a video Amazon posted on social media Friday, giving space enthusiasts and prospective Kuiper customers their first look at the real satellites. The 40-second cli
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 3
Mashable / 2h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Big: Citi AAdvantage Business Card 75K Bonus Miles Offer
78One Mile at a Time / 4h
Link: Apply now for the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® is American’s primary co-branded business credit card. Several weeks ago, we saw an excellent limited time welcome offer introduced on this card, making it a great time to apply. I want to post a reminder of this offer, as it’s anyone’s guess how long it sticks aro
Summer Movies Are Here, and So Are the New Popcorn Buckets
20Gizmodo / 5h
Thunderbolts , How to Train Your Dragon , Mission: Impossible , and even Jaws revealed new buckets this week.
United Business Card Offer Ends In Days: 125,000 Miles, JSX Flights, Lounge Passes
View from the Wing / 5h
The card's landing page says that its 'debut offer' ends May 7. Until then you can earn 125,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Continue reading ...
You can put Google Gemini right on your smartphone home screen – here’s how
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Google has launched Gemini home screen widgets for Android and iOS devices The widgets let users access Gemini AI features with a single tap The widgets are customizable and allow users to prioritize their most-used Gemini actions If you like using Google Gemini on your smartphone but find it tedious to tap multiple times to get to the feature you want, Google has you covered. The tech giant has
Report: Google will put Gemini AI in the hands of kids under 13
Mashable / 5h
This week, Google reportedly sent an email to parents to let them know that the Gemini AI chatbot will soon be available for children under 13 years old. The New York Times cites an email that states the chatbot would be available starting next week for certain users. ( Chrome Unboxed reported on the same email on April 29.) Google sent the email to parents who use the company's Family Link servi
Geeky Mother’s Day Gifts to Celebrate Fandom and Family
Gizmodo / 5h
Celebrate mom with fun fashion, collectibles, and accessories from Star Wars , Doctor Who , Labubu, and beyond.
Health care company says Trump tariffs will cost it $60M–$70M this year
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Baxter International, a prominent health care and pharmaceutical manufacturer, reports that President Trump's tariffs will likely cost the company $60 million to $70 million this year, according to the Chicago Tribune . The hefty toll was revealed by Baxter's executive vice president and chief financial officer, Joel Grade, during an earnings call Thursday. "We are able to mitigate a portion of t
DOJ confirms it wants to break up Google’s ad business
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
We sometimes think of Google as a search company, but that's merely incidental—Google is really the world's biggest advertiser. That's why the antitrust case focused on Google's ad tech business could have even more lasting effects than cases focused on search or mobile apps. The court ruled against Google last month , and now both sides are lining up to present their proposed remedies in a trial
Editorial: Censoring the scientific enterprise, one grant at a time
21Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Over the last two weeks, in response to Executive Order 14035 , the National Science Foundation (NSF) has discontinued funding for research on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as support for researchers from marginalized backgrounds. Executive Order 14168 ordered the NSF (and other federal agencies) to discontinue any research that focused on women, women in STEM, gender variation,
New award redemption opportunities: Alaska Airlines partners with Philippine Airlines
The Points Guy / 6h
Alaska Airlines has a new global airline partner that will allow its Mileage Plan members to redeem miles on flights to and from destinations in the South Pacific, Asia, Australia and beyond. The Seattle-based carrier announced a new loyalty tie-up with Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines that’s based in Manila. It’s a full “earn and burn” partnership, which means travelers w
Who should (and shouldn’t) get the United Quest Card?
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. United Airlines has a solid credit card lineup consisting of four personal cards, with the United Quest℠ Card (see rates and fees ) finding itself in a bit of a sweet spot. This mid-tier product sits between the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees ), with an $0 introductory annual fee for the first y
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for May 2025
100+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the offers below may be targeted. From bonus points on your next hotel stay to generous sales of airline miles, we’re always looking for travel deals that help you earn more points and miles and redeem them for maximum value. In other words, we want to help you book the vacation of your dreams. Thi
Lyft’s New ‘Silver’ Accounts Should Make Hailing a Rideshare Easier for Older Passengers
Lifehacker / 6h
Rideshare services are convenient, but accessing them can prove a challenge to less tech-savvy potential passengers, particularly older adults. But companies are introducing changes that make their services easier for these groups to access. Lyft Silver is a new account type that, like Women+ Connect (aimed at women and nonbinary passengers), makes it simpler and safer to hail a ride and get supp
AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns
TechCrunch / 6h
Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom says AI companies are trying too hard to “juice engagement” by pestering their users with follow-up questions, instead of providing actually useful insights. Systrom said the tactics represent “a force that’s hurting us,” comparing them to those used by social media companies to expand aggressively. “You can see some of these […]
Deadpool May Next Team With Multiple X-Men on the Big Screen
22Gizmodo / 6h
Ryan Reynolds is reportedly exploring another Marvel team up for the Merc with the Mouth.
U.S. Copyright Office has registered 1,000+ works enhanced by AI
Mashable / 6h
The U.S. Copyright Office is in the midst of a consequential investigation into copyright law and artificial intelligence , and in a recent interview, a lawyer with the Office said it is already registering works enhanced by AI. In an April article in WIPO Magazine , Assistant General Counsel Jalyce Mangum said that the "Office has registered more than a thousand works where applicants have follo
Sinners, Black Mirror, and The Ugly Stepsister: Film critics weigh in on whats worth watching and whats skippable
Mashable / 6h
Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko returned to Talking Pictures with Neil Rosen to weigh in on some of the biggest titles in movies and TV. Alongside fellow film critics Perri Nemiroff, Neil Rosen, and Bill McCuddy, she expressed her praise and critiques for a string of new releases, and answered some burning questions. Like, what's the best episode of Black Mirror Season 7? Does The Ugl
OpenAI Says It's Identified Why ChatGPT Became a Groveling Sycophant
Futurism / 6h
Last week, countless users on social media noticed that the latest version of OpenAI's ChatGPT had made it extremely "sycophantic." The company rolled out an update to the underlying GPT-4o large language model on April 25 — with results that took users aback at their fawning deference. "Oh God, please stop this," another user complained , after ChatGPT told them that "you just said something dee
How to watch Google I/O 2025 and The Android Show
Engadget / 6h
Google's annual I/O developer conference is coming on May 20, and for the first time, there's two major events you'll want to watch to stay on top of all the updates the company's making to its software platforms. I/O 2025 kicks off on May 20, and a week earlier on May 13, there's also The Android Show: I/O Edition , a dedicated showcase for the Android ecosystem. The Android Show: I/O Edition ai
These Are the Biggest Skywatching Events in May
Lifehacker / 7h
May's sky watching calendar includes planetary viewing, prime stargazing, and a meteor shower peak, so you have plenty of reasons to head outside and look up this month. Here's what's coming to the night sky. May 3: Mars and Moon The first quarter moon this month will appear right next to Mars on the evening of May 3. Look toward the western sky in the first half of the night. You may also be abl
The Return of the Pebble Smartwatch Is a Sign People Crave Something Unique
Gizmodo / 7h
The Core 2 Duo watch is essentially a Pebble 2 with the serial numbers filed off.
Best all-inclusive resorts with private pools to immediately jump into
The Points Guy / 7h
What’s better than a pay once, play-without-any-cares all-inclusive getaway ? While that’s pretty great, here’s something that will really take your all-inclusive vacay to the next level: a room with a pool to call your own, that you can jump into any time, night or day. And yes, all-inclusive resorts offer plenty of excellent amenities that are part of the nightly rate, including myriad bars and
5 places where your dollars will go further right now
74The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The U.S. dollar has fallen 9% this year, and it’s unfortunately leading to increased costs for deal-hunting Americans who are looking to travel internationally. Since President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from other countries, the dollar has lost value over the past few weeks against several
Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in May
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist of credit card perks and ben
How to get upgraded on United Airlines flights
22The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. On longer flights, seat upgrades can be worth their weight in gold — or, at least, tastier food, more space and better inflight sleep. Upgrade availability is often strictly limited, so we recommend booking the seat you want with points to avoid being disappointed if an upgrade isn’t available. That said, upgr
Credit cards that offer instant card numbers upon approval
53The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some credit card applications offer instant approval , which is great. But what’s even better than that is getting instant access to your new credit card. Instant access to your new card number lets you start working on spending requirements to earn that card’s welcome bonus . After all, the clock on welco
Sponge Cake, Scones, And Clotted Cream? American Airlines Tests Afternoon Tea At 35,000 Feet—Even For Economy
27View from the Wing / 7h
American Airlines is rolling out a new afternoon tea service in all cabins on flights from London and Paris to the United States. This is a test and it’s not yet clear when it will end, but looks promising. Continue reading ...
Andor Let Saw Gerrera Be Right Again
38Gizmodo / 7h
Season 2's second act brings insight into how a man like Saw Gerrera could build a partisan front in the first place—and all it took was a few huffs of starship fuel.
Judge on Meta’s AI training: “I just don’t understand how that can be fair use”
21Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A judge who may be the first to rule on whether AI training data is fair use appeared skeptical Thursday at a hearing where Meta faced off with book authors over the social media company's alleged copyright infringement. Meta, like most AI companies, holds that training must be deemed fair use, or else the entire AI industry could face immense setbacks, wasting precious time negotiating data cont
Microsoft’s new “passwordless by default” is great but comes at a cost
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Microsoft says it’s making passwordless logins the default means for signing in to new accounts, as the company helps drive an industry-wide push to transition away from passwords and the costly security problems they have created for companies and their users. A key part of the “passwordless by default” initiative Microsoft announced on Thursday is encouraging the use of passkeys—the new alterna
Change These Settings on Your Gaming Laptop to Save Battery and Play Longer
Lifehacker / 7h
Gaming laptops are a great blend of portability and power, but you can usually only get one or the other at a time. Plug your laptop in and you can have top-notch graphics, but as soon as you unplug, all those polygons will drain your battery faster than you can say "Play of the game." Fortunately, there are some ways to mitigate this downside. The good news is that gaming laptop manufacturers ha
TechCrunch Mobility: Aurora launches its driverless commercial trucking service, and a surprise bidder joins Canoo’s bankruptcy case
TechCrunch / 7h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Your usual host Kirsten has passed the reins to me, Rebecca Bellan, for the day, and I want to talk about Aurora Innovation and its last-minute save. […]
How to watch Black Bag right now: The sexy spy thriller comes to streaming
Mashable / 7h
The best streaming deals to watch 'Black Bag' at a glance: BEST NON-STREAMING OPTION Rent or buy 'Black Bag' on Prime Video $9.99 or $14.99 BEST FOR MOST PEOPLE Peacock Premium yearly subscription $79.99/year (save 17%) BEST FOR STUDENTS Peacock Premium for Students $2.99/month for 12 months (save $5/month) BEST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS/MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Peacock Premium for First Responders and M
Elon Musk Is Getting Huge New Government Deals While Everything Else Is Getting Slashed
99Futurism / 7h
President Donald Trump announced his proposed budget today , calling for roughly $163 billion in cuts to non-defense-related funds. Among the cuts, which would kick in for the year starting in October if approved by Congress, are major health cutbacks, slashing the Centers for Disease Control Centers' budget in more than half, "streamlining" financial assistance to high-poverty schools, and cuts
Best Star Wars Day 2025 Deals – Shop new Lego sets, Funko Pops, Galaxy-themed tech, and more for May the 4th
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Star Wars Day 2025 is nearly here, and whether you’re one with the light side or the dark side of the force, you’re likely punching the hyperdrive as we near Sunday, May the 4th. But here’s some good news: while we’re expecting new product drops and deep discounts on Sunday, you don’t need to wait until then to start shopping. Whether you’ve been eagerly awaiting the official launch of the latest
Google I/O 2025: What to expect from Android 16, Android XR and Gemini
Engadget / 7h
In a couple of weeks, Google's annual developer conference will kick off on May 20 . The event is probably the most important on the company's calendar, offering a glimpse at everything it has been working on over the past year. Judging from rumors and information Google has trickled out, I/O 2025 should be one of the more exciting tech keynotes in recent memory. Plus, this year Google has a dedi
How to Communicate with Astronauts Aboard the ISS
How-To Geek / 7h
Have you ever wanted to ask an astronaut a question, or just talk to one in general? Wouldn't it be cool if you could speak to an astronaut even as they were floating on the ISS in space, looking down on Earth? It's not actually difficult to do just that. All you need is ham radio.
Bring Her Back‘s Directors Just Can’t Wait to Traumatize Audiences
Gizmodo / 8h
Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou gleefully tease their upcoming horror movie starring Sally Hawkins.
Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot
TechCrunch / 8h
Next week, Google will begin allowing kids under 13 who have parent-managed Google accounts to use its Gemini chatbot, according to The New York Times. The Times reports that Gemini will be available to kids whose parents use Family Link, a Google service that enables families to opt into various Google services for their child. A Google […]
The White House's proposed budget would cancel NASA's Gateway space station project
Engadget / 8h
The Trump administration's preliminary 2026 budget proposes the biggest single-year cut to NASA funding in the agency's 67-year history. The cuts are part of the White House's broader government "skinny budget," which aligns with Elon Musk's DOGE wishlist. The NASA portion would gut the agency’s science programs, cancel the Gateway space station project and phase out the Space Launch System (SLS)
Texas goes after toothpaste in escalating fight over fluoride
200+Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating two leading toothpaste makers over their use of fluoride, suggesting that they are "illegally marketing" the teeth cleaners to parents and kids "in ways that are misleading, deceptive, and dangerous." The toothpaste makers in the crosshairs are Colgate-Palmolive Company, maker of Colgate toothpastes, and Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Co., which
Trump’s 2026 budget proposal: Crippling cuts for science across the board
40Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Friday, the US Office of Management and Budget sent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the Senate's Appropriations Committee, an outline of what to expect from the Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal. As expected, the budget includes widespread cuts, affecting nearly every branch of the federal government. In keeping with the administration's attacks on research agencies and the pl
How Trump’s Proposed Budget Will Gut Public Health in America
66Gizmodo / 8h
If passed, the White House's budget will slow down medical research and worsen public health problems like the drug overdose crisis.
What Does Incognito Mode Do?
How-To Geek / 8h
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox—Incognito mode is a standard feature in most modern browsers. But what really happens when you start browsing in Incognito mode? Fun fact—it doesn’t make your browsing session completely anonymous, as you might think.
How to Use AI Function in Google Sheets
How-To Geek / 8h
Google's AI function brings Gemini-powered language models right into your spreadsheet cells without any add-ons. With it, you can generate fresh text, summarize blocks of data, categorize entries, or even guess sentiments—all by typing a simple formula.
ASUS' New Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 Router Offers Everything but Tri-Band
How-To Geek / 8h
ASUS is preparing to launch the ZenWiFi BD4 Outdoor, a dual-band mesh Wi-Fi 7 router designed to extend your existing wireless internet system beyond the home. It appears to be a solid option for those who own a large property and are already invested (or are willing to invest) in the ZenWiFi ecosystem.
You can now fact check anybody’s post in WhatsApp – here’s how
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Perplexity AI's new WhatsApp integration offers instant fact-checking without leaving the app Perplexity responds with fast, sourced explanations in over 20 languages The feature aims to help navigate misleading posts in private group threads AI conversational search engine Perplexity and its new WhatsApp integration can provide more than just idle conversation. It can help you figure out the tru
Hackers have gained access to the membership data of UK retailer Co-op
Engadget / 8h
A hacking group called "DragonForce" has gained access to Co-op's membership data, the UK retailer and insurance provider shared in a press release . DragonForce actually contacted the BBC directly to confirm that it had the private data of 20 million people. Co-op's statement says the hackers accessed name and contact details, but don't have things like "members’ passwords, bank or credit card d
What Today's Tariff Changes Mean for Your Online Shopping Habit
Lifehacker / 8h
Trump's tariffs mean the days of ultra-cheap online shopping from international retailers are coming to an end. Starting today, the long-standing exemption on import tariffs for packages valued under $800—known as the "de minimis" exemption—has been eliminated for shipments from China, a move that will dramatically impact consumers who have grown accustomed to suspiciously cheap e-commerce goods
Mike Waltz Has Somehow Gotten Even Worse at Using Signal
100+Wired / 8h
A photo taken this week showed Mike Waltz using an app that looks like—but is not—Signal to communicate with top officials. "I don't even know where to start with this," says one expert.
White House Announces Plans to Rip Up NASA's Moon Program
77Futurism / 8h
The Trump administration has released its proposed budget for next year, revealing massive budget cuts that could deal NASA's space exploration and science efforts a devastating blow. The agency's budget would be slashed by 24 percent year over year, a difference of $6 billion, which is the biggest single-year cut in US history, according to the Planetary Society . While space and Earth science f
Disney Says It Made Its Walt Disney Robot to Remind Fans He Was an Actual Person
23Gizmodo / 8h
The company is already on the defense over ethical concerns about the animatronic, coming to Disneyland for the park's 70th anniversary.
NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope Just Switched On. Time to Map the Entire Universe in 3D
Gizmodo / 8h
The space-based observatory will scan the cosmos in 102 colors we can't see to unlock the secret history of the universe.
Spotify Can Now Show You More Payment Options in the iPhone App
Lifehacker / 9h
You probably know you don't have to pay to use Spotify, as long as you're good with ads. For a commercial-free experience, of course, you need to subscribe to Premium. If you ever tried to sign up for Spotify Premium on your iPhone, however, you might have noticed there was no way to do so—neither a "pay now" button, nor a link to subscribe elsewhere. The Apple tax That's because Spotify didn't w
DOGE Is in Its AI Era
75Wired / 9h
In its push for “efficiency,” DOGE has leaned increasingly on AI—regardless of whether it makes any sense. And it's using it as an imperfect means to destructive ends.
‘Follow Instructions Or Get Off the Plane’: American Airlines Pilot Confronts Senator John Fetterman In Seatbelt Standoff
100+View from the Wing / 9h
Senator John Fetterman was filmed getting into a verbal altercation with the pilot of an American Airlines regional jet on a trip from Washington's National airport to Pittsburgh. The Senator refused to wear his seatbelt, this was reported to the captain, who intervened very professionally "it is a federal regulation." Continue reading ...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Specs and possible price leak for the newest thin smartphone
Mashable / 9h
Back in January, Samsung teased a new ultra-thin Galaxy phone. Samsung still hasn't fully lifted the veil off the so-called Galaxy S25 Edge, but it feels like we know everything about it already. That's because of a steady stream of leaks , including this most recent one from Roland Quandt of WinFuture (via TechRadar ). According to Quandt's reporting, the Galaxy S25 Edge will come with a titaniu
Trump’s Proposed NASA Budget Could Torch the Agency’s Boldest Missions
Gizmodo / 9h
The budget threatens to kill Lunar Gateway and the Mars Sample Return mission, along with phasing out the gigantic SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft.
Varada Sethu Always Knew Cinta Was Meant for That Destiny in Andor
20Gizmodo / 9h
The Star Wars universe show airs weekly on Disney+
A Middle Eastern Firm Is Making a $2 Billion Investment Using Trump’s Crypto
74Gizmodo / 9h
The Trump family keeps cashing in.
I Can't Stop Making This Brazilian Cheesy Bread
Lifehacker / 9h
Cheese and carbs have never been a tough sell, but if you’ve ever had a stretchy, springy bite of pão de queijo (a Brazilian cheese bread puff) then you know that this simple combination can soar to new heights. It’s the most utterly stretchy cheese puff you’ve ever known. If you haven’t had the pleasure of noshing on pão de queijo, then we should change that. Luckily, it only requires six ingred
One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety
TechCrunch / 9h
A recently released Google AI model scores worse on certain safety tests than its predecessor, according to the company’s internal benchmarking. In a technical report published this week, Google reveals that its Gemini 2.5 Flash model is more likely to generate text that violates its safety guidelines than Gemini 2.0 Flash. On two metrics, “text-to-text […]
Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
TechCrunch / 9h
Apple and Anthropic are teaming up to build a “vibe-coding” software platform that will use generative AI to write, edit, and test code for programmers, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The iPhone maker is planning to roll out the software internally, according to Bloomberg, but hasn’t decided if it will launch it publicly. The system is […]
If you use Apple AirPlay, you need to update your device and take these steps
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Mashable / 9h
This week, cybersecurity researchers with Oligo say they identified 23 vulnerabilities related to Apple AirPlay, leading Apple to issue over a dozen fixes. Dubbed "AirBorne" by the researchers, the security vulnerabilities affect the Apple AirPlay network and could compromise various devices. According to an Oligo blog post , the researchers say the vulnerabilities "enable an array of attack vect
New Wearable for Exceptionally Pathetic Men Detects When Their Wife Is Cheating
36Futurism / 9h
In an apparent effort to cash in on the hype surrounding AI and wearables, a startup called RAW Ring has come up with a wearable that it claims can catch a cheating partner in the act. The eyebrow-raising concept, described as a "dystopian loyalty tracker" by the New York Post , claims on its website that the smart ring allows owners to keep "tabs on heartbeats, body heat, and interactions around
Denver Is the Worst Airport in America—Second Place Isn’t Even Close [Roundup]
55View from the Wing / 9h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
NotebookLM, the acceptable face of Google AI, is getting an app in May
Engadget / 9h
NotebookLM, the Google research tool that gained notoriety for its uncanny AI-generated podcasts, is getting an official app on May 20, 2025. You can pre-register for the Android or iOS version of the app right now and have it automatically downloaded to your device on May 20, the first day of Google I/O 2025. Based on the listings in the Play Store and App Store, Google seems intent on keeping a
Zelle is down – live updates on the ongoing outage hitting the platform to send money between friends
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
If you’re having issues sending money to your friends and family through your financial institution – maybe Chase, Bank of America, or TD Bank – you’re not alone. Zelle, which is the company and tech that powers these instant transfers between banks, is in the midst of an outage. Much of Zelle's appeal versus Venmo or PayPal is that it’s instant, and no extra fees are associated with the speed. H
Uber’s latest autonomous vehicle partner? Chinese startup Momenta
TechCrunch / 10h
Uber announced Friday yet another autonomous vehicle partnership as it leverages its dominant ride-hail and delivery position while relying on partners to supply the self-driving tech it isn’t building in-house. Today, the lucky startup is Chinese self-driving firm Momenta. The tie-up comes a day after Uber added Ann Arbor, Michigan-based May Mobility to its roster […]
Rides, restaurants and ‘epic’ experiences: TPG’s guide to the 5 worlds of Universal Epic Universe
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. It’s been more than six years since Universal Orlando Resort announced its plans to open its third theme park, Universal Epic Universe. With its grand opening just weeks away, here’s everything you need to know about this “epic” new theme park and what you can find in each of its five worlds. When does Epi
How many business credit cards should you have?
25The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The best business credit cards offer a variety of perks and attractive earning rates that can benefit many types of businesses. However, some business owners will need more than one card. They may want access to higher spending limits or wish to spread their purchases across different cards based on bonus
First Look at Google’s Unfinished DeX-Like Desktop Mode for Android
How-To Geek / 10h
For years, if you’ve wanted to plug your Android phone into a monitor and get something that felt remotely like a desktop, your only option has essentially been Samsung DeX. It offers a proper multi-window interface, a taskbar, and the ability to use your phone like a PC. Meanwhile, Android’s offering for other devices has been extremely lacking. That appears to be changing.
Yow: Cop Sexually Abuses (Male) JetBlue Flight Attendants
67One Mile at a Time / 10h
A (now-ex) California Highway Patrol captain has been charged with sexually abusing flight attendants on a recent cross country JetBlue flight. The details here are kind of wild. Dude, keep it in your pants… literally. A cop’s raunchy behavior while flying JetBlue Mint A 49-year-old Azusa man has been charged with one count of abusive sexual contact within the special maritime and territorial jur
100,000 Points, Hyatt Suites, Real Travel Protections: 13 Reasons This $95 Travel Card Is Worth It Right Now
View from the Wing / 10h
I’ve been a big fan of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. It’s the OG. And right now there’s a lot of attention on it because Chase has come out with an historic bonus offer. There’s no question that the card is worth getting now. But what are the points worth, and what else should you know about the card? Here are my 13 favorite things about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Continue reading
Get Ready for More Tech Price Hikes as ‘De Minimis’ Loophole Closes
How-To Geek / 10h
I'm sure your news feed has been filled with news about tariffs and how they affect your pocket. Get ready, then, for even more increases, because tariffs just became a lot more wide-reaching.
Thunderbolts‘ ‘Big’ Death Is So Obvious and Pointless
68Gizmodo / 10h
If you're gonna have a red shirt, Thunderbolts , you could at least try to make it more of a surprise.
Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13
100+NYT > Technology / 10h
The tech giant said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, and warned families in an email about the changes.
Dating app Raw exposed users’ location data and personal information
22TechCrunch / 10h
The app claims it uses end-to-end encryption, but spilled its users' dating preferences and granular location data to the open web.
Co-op cyber attack affects customer data, firm admits, after hackers contact BBC
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500+BBC News / 10h
The firm previously said there was "no evidence that customer data was compromised".
Welcome to Sam Altman’s Orb Store
33Wired / 10h
World opened the doors to its new San Francisco storefront with eight brand-new orbs ready for eyeballs to scan.
Spotify updates iOS app in record time with new pricing options – leaving fans wondering why other fixes are taking so long
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Spotify's new iOS update lets it advertise other payment options The change comes in response to a new US App Store ruling The app still doesn't offer AirPlay 2 or native HomePod integration That was quick. Just one day after a US federal judge told Apple to loosen its grip on the App Store , Spotify has issued an app update – already live in the App Store – that'll enable customers to subscribe
Five Unusual, Fun Careers That Actually Pay Pretty Well
Lifehacker / 10h
Only 50% of employed people in the U.S. describe themselves as “ extremely satisfied ” with their job, so it’s safe to say that everyone at some point in their lives has dreaded going to work on Monday and dreamed of the sort of career you see on television: Fun, exciting, and with a high enough salary to be comfortable. If you think that “fun” and “pays enough” are polar opposites, the good news
This Tool Lets You Make Quick Photo Edits in Your Browser Without Uploading Anything
Lifehacker / 10h
Need to quickly edit a photo? MiNi PhotoEditor is a free and open source web application that lets you do basic image editing tasks in your browser, without having to upload your photos to a server somewhere. The application offers quick tools for cropping, lighting, and other adjustments, alongside Instagram-style filters. This is perfect if you ever need to quickly edit an image on a computer w
NASCAR, IMSA, IndyCar, F1: GM’s motorsport boss explains why it goes racing
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Chevrolet provided flights from Washington, DC, to Charlotte and accommodation so Ars could drive the Blazer EV SS . I also took the opportunity to interview Ken Morris. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. CONCORD, N.C.—We weren't allowed cameras past the lobby of General Motors' shiny new Charlotte Technical Center. It's the automaker's new motorsport hub in the heart of NASCAR country,
Screwworms are coming—and they’re just as horrifying as they sound
96Ars Technica - All content / 10h
We're on the verge of being screwwormed. The biological barrier was breached, they're slithering toward our border, and the US Department of Agriculture is now carpet-bombing parts of Mexico with weaponized flies to stave off an invasion. This is not a drill. Screwworms are possibly the most aptly named parasites imaginable, both literally and figuratively. Screwworms—technically, New World Screw
Temu Addicts Suffering Withdrawal
21Futurism / 10h
American shoppers ordering from ultra-cheap Chinese shopping websites Temu and Shein are already experiencing major sticker shocks in the wake of president Donald Trump's trade war. A 145 percent tariff on all imports from China and today's expiry of a "de minimis" exemption , which had previously allowed goods worth less than $800 to enter the country duty-free, are about to drive up the price o
Obscure Chinese laptop vendor unveils mobile workstation with 13th gen Core i9 CPU and 32GB of RAM - but shame about the lack of a discrete GPU
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Chuwi’s new CoreBook X features Intel i9-13900HK and 32GB RAM No discrete GPU does limit performance for heavier workloads Lightweight 2K laptop offers solid specs but lacks graphical punch Chinese laptop maker Chuwi has announced a new version of its CoreBook X notebook, powered by a 13th gen Intel Core i9-13900HK “Raptor Lake” processor. This chip was released back in Q1 2023 and has 14-cores a
Nintendo Just Released Another Switch Update
Lifehacker / 11h
If you're a Switch fan, you might know that Nintendo dropped a pretty significant update this week . Version 20.0.0 introduced a number of new features and changes for Nintendo's consoles, including virtual game cards and GameShare, and set the stage for the launch of the Switch 2. However, the update brought with it something Nintendo did not intend: instability. It turns out that after updating
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Google Pixel 9a
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Pixel 9 is the latest series of the Google Pixel phone lineup . They were released late last summer along with the 9 Pro and Pro XL , while the budget Pixel 9a came out this April. If you're looking for the best value Pixel and arguably the best Google phone yet , accor
Murderbot‘s Main Character Is Both Killing Machine and Sci-Fi Nerd
Gizmodo / 11h
Creators Chris and Paul Weitz had a lot of fun bringing SecUnit's particular pop culture tastes to their Apple TV+ show.
Spotify breaks free from Apple's App Store fees
Engadget / 11h
The knock-on effects continue for Apple after a blistering ruling from a federal judge earlier this week that ordered the company to stop collecting fees for purchases made outside the App Store. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple was using loopholes to circumvent her own ruling against the company from 2021. Companies are wasting no time streamlining payments outside of Apple’s walled
Aer Lingus’ AerSpace Seats On Europe Flights: Worth The Premium?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
During my Aer Lingus & Iberia A321XLR adventure , the highlight, of course, was crossing the Atlantic on two A321XLRs. However, I also had a new (to me) intra-Europe experience, which I want to talk in this post. Specifically, between Dublin (DUB) and Madrid (MAD), I flew Aer Lingus’ AerSpace product. What is this, exactly, and is it worth it? I’ll share some thoughts on that in this post, and th
Sick of 15-character passwords? Microsoft is going password-less, starting now.
Mashable / 11h
Think of something you'll remember forever, something so close to your heart or brain that you wouldn't have to write it down to keep it top of mind. You'll have to type it out every day for 30 days. It has to have 15 characters, an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a symbol, and a number. The numbers cannot be consecutive. It cannot be similar to anything you've ever said before. You will ha
10+ gift card deals for Mothers Day, graduation, and beyond
Mashable / 11h
The best gift card deals BEST RIDESHARE GIFT CARD Lyft $100 gift card $85 (save $15) BEST BEAUTY GIFT CARD Ulta Beauty $50 gift card $42.50 (save $7.50) BEST FOOD DELIVERY GIFT CARD DoorDash $50 gift card $42.50 (save $7.50) BEST CLOTHING GIFT CARD Fanatics gift card $60 (save $15) Gift cards get a bad rep. While some may see them as the easy way out when gifting , they're more practical and usef
Tons of Echo devices are on sale at Amazon right now, including a Star Wars Echo Dot bundle
Mashable / 11h
SAVE UP TO 30% OFF: As of May 2, you can get up to 30% off select Echo devices at Amazon. Best Echo deals as of May 2: Best deal overall Amazon Echo Dot $37.99 (save $12 ) Best Echo Show deal Amazon Echo Show 5 $64.99 (save $25 ) Best budget pick Amazon Echo Pop $27.99 (save $12 ) If you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker that’s affordable and doubles as a voice assistant and smart home hub, you
Startups Weekly: Drama or game-changer? You decide
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week was low on M&A and IPO news, but there was still some drama to follow, if that’s your thing — and more importantly, some worthy […]
Why I Want Email Read Receipts (and You Might Too)
How-To Geek / 11h
Most companies know when you open their emails, but you're left in the dark about whether they've read yours. This imbalance in email power dynamics is real, and while many advocate against tracking, I believe we should use trackers ourselves to level the playing field.
Justice Dept. Lawyers Say US Wants to Break Up Google’s Ad Technology
NYT > Technology / 11h
In a hearing on Friday, lawyers for the Justice Department indicated the government would double down on its requests to break up the tech giant’s business.
US DOD wants right-to-repair provisions in Army contracts to access tools, software, and technical data without IP constraints
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Many military contracts include provisions that don't allow US Army to repair its own equipment This may change thanks to a new transformation strategy Both Republicans and Democrats have argued for the right to repair Shockingly, under past procurement contracts, the US Army hasn’t always held the right to repair its own equipment - but both Democrats and Republicans agree this now has to change
Synology NAS Systems Are Getting More Expensive
How-To Geek / 11h
Synology is raising prices on some of its DiskStation NAS systems. The move is almost certainly another tariff-induced price hike, but the company has not yet confirmed that information. Either way, it’s annoying for anyone looking to get a NAS right now.
ChatGPT could have multiple preset personalities for you to interact with in the future, to help combat its sycophantic personality problem
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
OpenAI has addressed what went wrong with its sycophantic update OpenAI is refining core training techniques to avoid sycophancy in the future Its Head of Model Behavior suggests ChatGPT could have multiple personalities going forward OpenAI has addressed the rollback of the most recent update to ChatGPT -4o because of user complaints about its annoying, sycophantic personality. In an April 29 bl
Claude’s AI research mode now runs for up to 45 minutes before delivering reports
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Thursday, Anthropic announced significant upgrades to its AI assistant Claude, extending its research capabilities to run for up to 45 minutes before delivering comprehensive reports. The company also expanded its integration options, allowing Claude to connect with popular third-party services. Much like Google's Deep Research (which debuted on December 11) and ChatGPT's deep research feature
Google teases NotebookLM app in the Play Store ahead of I/O release
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After several years of escalating AI hysteria, we are all familiar with Google's desire to put Gemini in every one of its products. That can be annoying, but NotebookLM is not—this one actually works. NotebookLM, which helps you parse documents, videos, and more using Google's advanced AI models, has been available on the web since 2023 , but Google recently confirmed it would finally get an Andr
Cyborg cicadas play Pachelbel’s Canon
29Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The distinctive chirps of singing cicadas are a highlight of summer in regions where they proliferate; those chirps even featured prominently on Lorde's 2021 album Solar Power . Now, Japanese scientists at the University of Tsukuba have figured out how to transform cicadas into cyborg insects capable of "playing" Pachelbel's Canon . They described their work in a preprint published on the physics
“Blatantly unlawful”: Trump slammed for trying to defund PBS, NPR
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
President Donald Trump escalated his attack on NPR and PBS on Thursday when he signed an executive order demanding the end of all federal funding supporting the news outlets. In his order, Trump claimed that unlike in the 1960s, when the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) was funded to ensure Americans had access to critical news, there are plenty of news options today. He has joined other
Some flies go insomniac to ward off parasites
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Have you ever pulled an all-nighter because of anxiety? Found yourself doomscrolling on your phone when you should have gone to bed hours ago? Purposely downed too many cups of coffee at three in the morning? There are some insomniac flies who would like a word. It appears that fruit flies that spend their days lazily buzzing through the lush orchards and rainforests of Queensland, Australia, liv
Trump Issues New Executive Order to Eliminate Federal Funding for NPR and PBS
64Gizmodo / 11h
The Trump administration's campaign against "radical" press is a dangerous advancement in its fight for total control.
Get a new TV before tariffs get em: this 55-inch best-seller is $360
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $100 : As of May 2, get the 55-inch Amazon Fire 4K Smart TV for $359.99, down from its usual price of $459.99. That's a discount of 22%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 4K Smart TV (55-inch) $359.99 at Amazon $459.99 Save $100 If you've been thinking about buying a new TV, now's the time to do it. You don't want to wait until prices skyrocket due to tariffs. Not when you can
A Military Whistleblower Showed a Photo of an Allegedly Huge "Disc-Shaped" Object, But There's an Incredibly Obvious Explanation
68Futurism / 11h
Self-styled Pentagon whistleblower and former US Army counterintelligence officer Luis "Lue" Elizondo showed off a peculiar image of what appeared to be a gigantic, disc-shaped object floating hundreds of feet above the ground, during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee meeting this week. The briefing, which took place on Thursday, was hosted by the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Dis
Gaze Upon the Detachable, Magnetic Tongue of Hot Toys’ Jar Jar Binks
Gizmodo / 11h
Hot Toys is giving the world the Jar Jar Binks figure it deserves as part of its Star Wars day reveals.
TikTok hit by a €530 million fine in the EU for illegally sending Europeans' data to China
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
TikTok has been fined €530 million for illegally sending Europeans' data to China TikTok now has six months to bring its data processing into compliance or suspend any transfers to China TikTok has rejected the EU data regulator's decision and plans to appeal in full The Irish EU Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok a total of €530 million (the equivalent of a bit more than $600 mill
Toyota’s 2026 Camry: Now With 100% More Sass and Attitude
How-To Geek / 11h
Toyota ’s bringing the Nightshade trim to the 2026 Camry, and it’s more than just a style play. It’s still hybrid-only , which means top-tier fuel economy without sacrificing punch.
A DOGE Recruiter Is Staffing a Project to Deploy AI Agents Across the US Government
100+Wired / 12h
A startup founder told a Palantir alumni Slack group that AI agents could do the work of tens of thousands of government employees. He was met with emojis of clowns and a man licking a boot.
I took my Meta Quest 3 on a 3,000-mile flight so you don’t have to – here's what I learned
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
I've been testing VR headsets for years, but before a recent trip from London to Miami I’d never taken one with me on a flight – and until some key things change, I probably won't take one with me again, based on my experience. Normally I adore my Meta Quest 3 – I think everyone should own one, or a Meta Quest 3S , given how superb these VR machines are for their price – and having seen stories o
Samsung's One UI 7 update is finally coming to older Galaxy phones in the US
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Samsung is rolling out One UI 7 to all supported Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series phones in the US The long-awaited update effectively ends a protracted months-long rollout for the Android 15-based update In the months since One UI 7 launched in pre-release form, Android 16 has been confirmed and One UI 8 rumored Samsung is finally rolling out One UI 7 to older Galaxy phones in the US, following mont
Trump Says ‘Internet People’ Are ‘Kissing My Ass’ in Bizarre School Speech
300+Gizmodo / 12h
"Elon is so terrific," the president told graduates at the University of Alabama.
Kuwait cracks down on crypto miners to cut down on electricity usage
Engadget / 12h
Kuwait is cracking down on cryptocurrency miners throughout the country, as reported by Reuters . Officials have blamed the practice for blackouts and for causing stress on its power grid. The country started this crackdown just before the onset of summer, which experts say could reach scorching temperatures of 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior said in a statement that it has
Amazon’s Best-Selling KitchenAid Stand Mixer Just Crashed in Price, Lower Than Black Friday Deals
Gizmodo / 12h
You don't have to be a kitchen whiz to get the most out of this mixer, which you'll love as your newest kitchen addition.
A review of 19 billion passwords reveals people are still bad at them
Mashable / 12h
Your password probably stinks. At least that's what a new study shows. Researchers at Cybernews studied more than 19 billion leaked passwords , and of those just 6 percent were identified as unique, meaning they weren't re-used or duplicated. To make matters worse, the most common passwords are way too simple. Four percent of all passwords studied by Cybernews — meaning roughly 727 million total
Delta SkyMiles Pay with Miles: How this cardholder benefit can help boost your elite status
The Points Guy / 12h
There are many perks of holding a Delta Air Lines cobranded American Express card , and I don’t just mean free bags. Not only can you save 15% on all SkyMiles redemptions , but you can also access the Pay with Miles benefit. Pay with Miles offers another way to redeem your Delta miles beyond standard award tickets and Miles + Cash redemptions. You’ll get a fixed value of 1 cent per mile using Pay
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang just got a pay rise for the first time in a decade
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Jensen Huang's salary was up 59%, overall compensation up 46% Other execs got stable salaries but much higher overall compensation packages Nvidia's last full-year revenue stood at $130.5 billion, up 114% year-over-year Despite being the company's CEO since its founding in 1993, Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has been drawing the same salary from the company for a number of years - however a recent SE
What is the release date and time for The Last of Us season 2 episode 4?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
We've almost reached the halfway mark of The Last of Us season 2 . With only three episodes left after this week's installment, we'll be bidding farewell to the hugely popular show in the near future. Right now, though, a new entry will be available to enjoy very soon. Indeed, The Last of Us TV show 's next chapter in only a few days away, so it's time to find out when and where you can watch it.
Ara Partners’ new $800M fund will decarbonize old industrial assets
TechCrunch / 12h
Ara Partners recently raised an $800 million infrastructure fund focused on reducing carbon emissions in industrial sectors.
Finally: Redeem Emirates Skywards Miles On FlyDubai At A Good Rate
28One Mile at a Time / 12h
Here’s a change that I’m really excited to see, though it doesn’t yet appear to be working as promised. Emirates Skywards improves FlyDubai award options Emirates and FlyDubai are both owned by the government of Dubai, but are operated independently. If you ask me, a merger between the two airlines makes sense , but that’s neither here nor there. Over the years, the airlines have started cooperat
United Crew Left Junior Flight Attendant Behind At Paris Airport—Then Laughed And Said ‘Don’t Be Cheap’
91View from the Wing / 12h
A United airlines flight attendant has sparked significant backlash after sharing a Paris layover story online. She and her fellow crewmembers left a junior flight attendant behind at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Rather than feeling bad about this, she criticized the colleague for being "cheap" and bringing her own food which caused them to separate. Continue reading ...
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI says it’ll make changes to the way it updates the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an incident that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users. Last weekend, after OpenAI rolled out a tweaked GPT-4o — the default model powering ChatGPT — users on social media noted that ChatGPT began responding in […]
You Can Now Talk to Perplexity AI Directly From WhatsApp
Lifehacker / 12h
After adding a Voice Assistant feature to the iPhone app , Perplexity is now available in WhatsApp. Working just like any other chat, you can use the Perplexity chatbot without an account or any setup. Simply send it your questions, and the Perplexity AI model will reply to you. It has access to the internet, too, so it can provide the latest information, generate images, and more. How chatting P
How to Choose Between ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity's Deep Research Tools
Lifehacker / 12h
You might be used to AI chatbots answering your questions with a few sentences or even paragraphs, but how about multipage reports? With Deep Research, that's exactly what the likes of ChatGPT , Gemini , and Perplexity are doing, utilizing their large language models alongside web searches and reasoning capabilities to become research assistants of sorts. A Deep Research query takes time (anythin
TikTok fined $602 million for illegally sending European user data to China
Engadget / 12h
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok owner ByteDance €530 million ($602 million) for breaching the European Union's privacy laws. The regulator said TikTok sent European user data to China without being able to guarantee that the information was safe from government surveillance. It was reported last month that the DPC was going to slap TikTok with such a fine — the third-l
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder
TechCrunch / 12h
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are expected to launch on May 20, according to app store listings. The apps are currently available for preorder. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google is now gearing up to make the service available on the go. […]
GTA VI Delay to 2026 Is Really an Interlude for $100 Games
31Gizmodo / 12h
If $80 games are already rocking your world, analysts have suggested GTA VI could cost even more.
As Trump’s Family Crypto Business Gains Steam, Ethical Concerns Mount
100+Wired / 12h
A crypto company part-owned by the Trump family stands to earn millions of dollars from a business deal involving a state-backed investment fund from the UAE. The arrangement amounts to “foreign policy for sale,” critics claim.
“No Apple tax means we will lower prices” - Proton promises price drop after US ruling against Apple
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Proton has claimed it will lower its prices after a landmark US ruling against Apple A US judge found Apple guilty of violating a federal injunction over illegal monopoly and lying under oath Fortnite maker Epic Games sued Apple in 2020, challenging the up-to-30% cut the Big Tech provider takes from App Store's purchases Proton could lower its pricing by up to 30% after a US judge found Apple gui
The Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop Has Has a Huge Discount
How-To Geek / 12h
Gamers looking for a powerful and budget-friendly machine will want to check out the current 18% discount on the Acer Nitro V gaming laptop. You can get this high-end laptop for $699.99 on Amazon , which is a huge drop from $849.99.
White House budget seeks to end SLS, Orion, and Lunar Gateway programs
400+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The White House released a "skinny" version of its budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 on Friday, including financial information for all federal agencies. A "skinny" budget simply means that while the document contains top-line numbers for agencies and their programs, it does not provide much in the way of specific allocations. The document was delivered to the Senate Committee on Appropriation
Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
After a federal court issued a scathing order Wednesday night that found Apple in "willful violation" of an injunction meant to allow iOS apps to provide alternate payment options, app developers are capitalizing on the moment. Spotify may be the quickest of them all. Less than 24 hours after District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found that Apple had sought to thwart a 2021 injunction and e
Epic Games Store completely eliminates revenue fees for smaller developers
33Ars Technica - All content / 12h
It has been over six years since Epic started undercutting Steam's 30 percent revenue share for developers , asking for just 12 percent of sales on its then-new Epic Games Store. Now, Epic is going even further by reducing those fees to zero for a game's first $1 million in annual sales. The newly announced fee structure will go into effect in June, Epic said, and will apply to a developer's reve
Can Tesla DOJO Chips Pass Nvidia GPUs?
Next Big Future / 12h
Nvidia will make 5 million B200/B300 which are the leading edge AI GPU chips. They could make about 10 million advanced next generation chips each year in about 2028. Tesla Dojo 1 chips have small installed volume but Doge 2 and Doge 3 could surge in usage and production. Doge chips are and will be ... Read more
Sign up for 3 months of Audible Premium Plus for less than $3
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $41.88 : New (or returning) to Audible? Through May 6, you can get your first three months of Audible Premium Plus for only $0.99 per month (a grand total of $2.97). Usually $14.95 per month, that's a total of $41.88 in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible Premium Plus $0.99/month for three months (save $13.96/month) Craving some screen-free entertainment? I highly recommen
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is 20% off at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 20%: As of May 2, you can get the Garmin Forerunner 165 running smartwatch for $199.99, down from $249.99, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount and a $50 savings. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model since November. Garmin Forerunner 165 $199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50 If you’re looking for a smartwatch that can handle your fitness routine, you might want to hop on this deal. A
Get $250 off this AI-powered Shark robot vacuum and let it handle the chores
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $250: As of May 2, get the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) for $299.99, down from its usual price of $549.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 45%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) $299.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $250 A robot vacuum is something that still seems like it came out of a sci-fi movie. You mean this machine is going to tidy up the hous
Oof: Grand Theft Auto VI delayed to May 2026
Mashable / 12h
You'll have to wait a little bit longer for that video game you've been waiting 12 years for already. Rockstar Games posted a message on its website on Friday morning confirming the news that you may have seen coming, but didn't want to hear: Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed. The game, which until now had a vague release window of late 2025, is now confirmed for launch on May 26, 2026. The fu
Elon Musk Admits He Failed to Cut $2 Trillion in Federal Fat, But Says at Least He Enjoyed His Trump Sleepovers With Ice Cream
70Futurism / 12h
Failson Elon Musk failed miserably at his goal to cut $2 trillion in federal spending — but he did shout out his sleepovers with Donald Trump during his time at the White House. In his first (and presumably last) time meeting press in the West Wing, Musk told reporters from Fox News , Axios , CNN , and a handful of other outlets that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cut about $1
Baseus Recalls 55k Portable Batteries, Citing Fire Risk
How-To Geek / 12h
Baseus has issued a voluntary recall for its 65W 30,000mAh (BS-30KP365) power bank, citing fire hazard. Approximately 55k of these batteries are impacted by the recall. Customer who show proof of purchase and disposal will receive a replacement power bank for free.
TP-Link’s Newest WiFi Travel Router Sees First Price Drop Just in Time for Summer Trips
Gizmodo / 12h
This Wi-Fi 6 travel router just received its first discount.
Common Passwords You Should Never Use—These Take Less Than a Second to Crack
How-To Geek / 12h
Your passwords aren't just hanging about on a server waiting to be stolen—there's a whole process that goes on behind the scenes to keep them safe. Just make sure they aren't common—or they'll take mere seconds to crack.
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