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7 Reasons Fedora Might Be a Better Windows Replacement Than Linux Mint
51How-To Geek / 9h
Looking to ditch Windows and jump into the world of Linux? Chances are you've heard Linux Mint recommended over and over. But if you're serious about finding a Windows replacement that's not only easy but also modern, secure, and built for the future, you should take a closer look at Fedora.
Buy Lifemiles With Up To 160% Bonus (1.27 Cents Per Mile)
4KOne Mile at a Time / 18h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles. Note that nowadays lifemiles promotions are generally targeted, so different members may see different offers, and on top of that, some members may not see any offers at all. Historically, I’ve fo
Walmart denies tariffs caused reinstatement of basket fee
40Mashable / 6h
In the tariff era, minor price fluctuations can be big news, and many people are quick to blame any price increase on tariffs. Just last night, Mashable fact-checked a false alarm about Microsoft raising some Surface laptop prices. Now, it's Walmart's turn. On April 30, Reuters reported that Walmart had reinstated a $6.99 fee for online grocery delivery and pickup orders under $35 for shoppers in
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 10, 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 10
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 10, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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
There’s a new AI agent ready to browse the web and fill in forms without the need to touch your mouse
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Hugging Face has debuted an AI tool for navigating the web on your behalf The Open Computer Agent uses a real web browser to complete tasks like getting directions or booking tickets The agent and its open-source demo can see what's on screen, click buttons, fill out forms, and move step-by-step through tasks like a human Hugging Face has introduced its own take on the growing number of semi-inde
Google Agrees to Pay $1.4 Billion to Settle 2 Privacy Lawsuits
NYT > Technology / 1h
The Texas attorney general brought the cases in 2022 under state laws.
Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI
21BBC News / 3h
They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened.
American Express Green Card current welcome offer
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The American Express® Green Card , with valuable bonus categories and a strong collection of benefits, should be on your radar, especially with its moderate $150 annual fee. This card is great for those who spend a lot on travel and dining and want to earn American Express Membership Rewards points. Let’s
MAHA Are Losing Their Mind At Trump's Pick for Surgeon General for the Stupidest Reason Possible
25Futurism / 3h
"Make America Healthy Again" diehards are fuming about president Donald Trump's pick for surgeon general, Casey Means — and it's for a brain-meltingly stupid reason. It's not because Means, a self-styled " wellness influencer ," doesn't have an active medical license, never finished her surgical residency, or is an advocate of unproven "alternative" medicines and other pseudoscientific claims. No
Why is Threads recommending these weird spammy posts from people looking for 'friends'?
Engadget / 3h
Threads users have long joked about the sometimes bizarre posts served up by its recommendation algorithm since the early days of the app. Lately though, some users are starting to notice another type of strange post appear in their suggestions: posts from random people looking for "friends." The posts often feature selfies of young people whose profiles claim to be 18. Engadget has observed nume
Meet Wicked‘s Elphaba and Glinda at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Mega Movie Summer
Gizmodo / 4h
The opening of Epic Universe and Disneyland's 70th anniversary festivities are nearly here—get all the updates in this week's theme park news.
Two-Factor Authentication Can Fail You, but You Can Make It More Secure
Lifehacker / 4h
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great way to boost the security of your accounts. But even with that added layer of security, malicious actors are finding ways to break in. So-called adversary-in-the-middle attacks take advantage of weaker authentication methods to access accounts. Your two-factor and multi-factor authentication (MFA) may be weak, but, luckily, there's something you can do a
My Mortgage Pays Me. Costco’s Free. I Get Points Too—All From One No Fee Card
View from the Wing / 4h
A few updates on earning points for mortgage payments. I wrote the other day about earning transferable points with no fee using the Mesa card . It's better than I thought. Continue reading ...
Years After Promising to Stop Facial Recognition Work, Meta Has a Devious New Plan
Futurism / 4h
In 2021, Facebook said it was scrapping efforts to build powerful facial recognition software into its then-nascent smart glasses, citing the tech's glaring privacy and ethics concerns. Four years later, as The Information reports, the Silicon Valley behemoth has officially dusted off the effort and is once again working on transforming its wearable smart glasses into a facial recognition-infused
Chase Sapphire Preferred 100K Bonus Points Offer Last Chance
59One Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is regarded as one of the most lucrative credit cards out there. Several weeks ago, we saw an excellent welcome offer introduced on this card, in line with the best offers that we’ve seen. If eligible, this is an ideal time to apply for the card. I’ve been informed that this offer will be pulled at 9AM EST o
Tesla Will Start Scaling to Millions of Robotaxi in the Next 12 Months Starting in 22 Days
Next Big Future / 5h
Barrons news cites a Tesla Robotaxi essay by xTesla Engineer Frank Yashar. Frank Yashar, a former Tesla engineer, starts his essay by comparing SpaceX to the traditional satellite industry. SpaceX now has more than 7,000 low-cost satellites orbiting the Earth, providing high-speed Wi-Fi speed service to over 5 million customers. The traditional satellite industry didn’t ... Read more
When doctors describe your brain scan as a “starry sky,” it’s not good
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
A starry sky can be stunning—even inside a hospital emergency room. But instead of celestial bodies sparkling in the night, doctors in South Korea were gazing at bright brain lesions punctuating a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The resulting pattern, called a "starry sky," meant that their 57-year-old patient had a dangerous form of tuberculosis. The doctors report the case in this week's
New Lego-building AI creates models that actually stand up in real life
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
On Thursday, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University unveiled LegoGPT, an AI model that creates physically stable Lego structures from text prompts. The new system not only designs Lego models that match text descriptions (prompts) but also ensures they can be built brick by brick in the real world, either by hand or with robotic assistance. "To achieve this, we construct a large-scale, physica
Wearables firm’s endless free hardware upgrades were too good to be true
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Fitness tracker company Whoop has upset some long-time customers by ending an upgrade system that promised free hardware upgrades to anyone who had a subscription with the company for at least six months. Whoop makes fitness tracker bracelets that let users access things like sleep tracking, menstrual tracking, and electrocardiograms (ECGs) via a subscription companion app. Since the first Whoop
Scaling startups in the European market
TechCrunch / 5h
From cybersecurity and aerospace to generative 3D, startup leaders are scaling ambitious companies from European soil and taking on global markets. In this conversation at the StrictlyVC event in Athens, we talked to three founders about what it takes to go from idea to impact while navigating the continent’s unique challenges — and why building […]
People on Ozempic Are Drinking Way Less
Gizmodo / 5h
Scientists are continuing to find evidence that GLP-1 medications can temper cravings for alcohol and other drugs.
How to Join the Beta for the USPS ‘Informed Delivery’ App
Lifehacker / 5h
I'm a big fan of the USPS' " Informed Delivery " option. When you enroll, the USPS will send you daily emails that show all mail and packages you're set to receive that day. (The mail scans arrive in grayscale, address-side only.) If you like to be surprised every time you open your mailbox, it's not the service for you. But for the rest of us, it's a helpful way to keep an eye on the day's incom
Community Complains of Choking Fumes From Elon Musk's AI Fortress
100+Futurism / 5h
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is building one of the world's largest AI supercomputers in Memphis, Tennessee. Since coming online in September, the facility, dubbed Colossus, has amassed an absurd arsenal of 200,000 Nvidia graphics processing units to train Musk's chatbot, Grok . That comes with monstrous energy demands, and the way xAI is meeting them has angered environmenta
Jony Ive Can’t Save Us From the iPhone Addiction He Helped Create
Gizmodo / 5h
Especially not with some kind of pocketable AI.
Trump plans to shut down the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Engadget / 5h
In the latest blow to what was generally a functional government, President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the independent agency in charge of issuing recalls and protecting US citizens from harmful products. The Office of Management and Budget has suggested the responsibilities of the Consumer Product Safety Commission should be folded into "a nonexistent division within the Department of Healt
TPG exclusive: A first look at Marriott’s freshly renovated Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville
The Points Guy / 6h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420192786″] Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville provided TPG with a complimentary one-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. Whether you’re planning a trip to Asheville, North Carolina, to spend some
The best time to apply for these popular American Express cards based on offer history
65The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the best reasons to apply for a travel rewards card is the welcome offer. By hitting certain minimum spending requirements , you can often earn tens of thousands of points or miles within the first few months of opening a new card However, welcome offers change all the time, and part of any successf
Investing in overlooked European ecosystems
TechCrunch / 6h
John Tsioris sold Instashop to Delivery Hero for $360 million. Nate Clarke took Tyme from startup to global digital bank. In this candid conversation at the StrictlyVC event in Athens, the two entrepreneurs open up about what drives them, how they’re choosing their next bets, and why they’re investing in ecosystems that others overlook.
The US is reviewing Benchmark’s investment into Chinese AI startup Manus
TechCrunch / 6h
Manus AI is one of the hottest AI agent startups around, recently raising $75 million at a half-billion-dollar valuation in a round led by Benchmark. But two unnamed sources told Semafor that the investment is now under review by the U.S. Treasury Department over its compliance with 2023 restrictions on investing in Chinese companies. Benchmark’s […]
Here’s Why Rogue One’s ‘Rebellions Are Built on Hope’ Got Its Payoff in Andor
30Gizmodo / 6h
The iconic line gets an origin in this week's episode arc of the Star Wars series, and Tony Gilroy has revealed the reason behind that.
Anker’s MagGo Magnetic Charging Station Is So Cheap, It Might as Well be Black Friday
Gizmodo / 6h
Charge up a variety of devices with this handy magnetic option that can get your stuff back up to speed in no time.
Youll soon be able to check your mail with your iPhone
Mashable / 6h
How often do you get good news in the mail? As life moves online, the amount of bills and junk mail in our mailboxes is fast approaching 100 percent. However, on occasion, you can still get a random letter from Mom or an Amazon Prime delivery. And you can't ignore the bills forever, unfortunately. That's why the U.S. Postal Service's Informed Delivery service is so popular. The service sends you
Kanopy highlights the best movies to watch on Mothers Day
Mashable / 6h
This Sunday marks Mother's Day. For many, this holiday is a time to celebrate their moms. For some, it's a day to be honored for being a mom. For others, well, it might be complicated. Whatever your situation this Mother's Day, The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast has some suggested viewing just for you with their third episode of Season 2. Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko and internet f
Sonos CEO: ‘We All Feel Really Terrible’ About the Bungled App Update
20Wired / 6h
We sat down with Tom Conrad, the interim CEO of Sonos, to talk about the app, the company’s relationship with its loyal users, and what other changes are ahead.
This New York Marriott Wants You To Tip the Front Desk Staff—Some Pull In $500 A Night For Handing Out Keys
View from the Wing / 6h
I've written about a Marriott that wants you to tip the front desk staff at check-in, and not even for an upgrade. They use a QR code, so the employee probably doesn't even know right away that you've paid. The Hyatt Centric Boston was doing this too . This really is spreading. Here's Here’s the Fairfield Inn New York Midtown Manhattan Penn Station. Continue reading ...
Lazy Sam Altman Hires New OpenAI "CEO" to Do All the Work for Him Without Having to Resign
Futurism / 6h
Shadow CEO OpenAI has poached the CEO of Instacart for a fancy new gig — but there's something weird going on with her job description. In a statement , CEO and cofounder Sam Altman announced that Fidji Simo, a former Facebook executive who took over at Instacart in 2021 and became an OpenAI board member almost exactly one year ago , would be the company's first-ever "CEO of Applications." This a
When I die, please do not produce an AI version of me
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Someday, hopefully not soon, I'll shed this mortal coil and in short order be forgotten. Unless someone makes an AI Lance Ulanoff. In short, please don't. I had this epiphany and realized the need for a public statement that might one day protect my likeness from appearing after my demise after reading about the tragic case of an Arizona man and road rage victim whose AI avatar delivered a short
Pinterest Agreed to Settle Christine Martinez Lawsuit for $34.7 Million
NYT > Technology / 6h
Christine Martinez, who was a friend of two of Pinterest’s three co-founders, sued the company in 2021 for breach of implied contract and other claims.
Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect from Copilot, Windows 11 and AI agents
Engadget / 6h
While the company might be pulling back some of its investments in the infrastructure that makes it run, Microsoft remains, at least publicly, intensely focused on AI and Copilot. The company's annual Microsoft Build developer conference runs from May 19 to 22 and typically touches on all of the company's various platforms, but it seems like AI will once again be the star. Microsoft Build is typi
Arlo 2K Cameras with Night Vision Hit an All-Time Low Price, Now Cheaper Than Black Friday Deals
Gizmodo / 6h
With its current record-low price, it's one of the smartest things you can do for your home's security today.
Newark hit by another ATC outage as flight delays keep piling up. Should you avoid the airport?
23The Points Guy / 6h
Another tech outage early Friday plagued the Federal Aviation Administration facility that governs airspace at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the agency said, causing air traffic control to lose radar and communications for about 90 seconds. It’s the latest in a string of ATC-related equipment and staffing problems that have snarled travel at Newark , one of the three largest airport
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
20TechCrunch / 6h
Google I/O, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, is nearly upon us. Scheduled for May 20 to 21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, I/O will showcase product announcements from across Google’s portfolio. Expect plenty of news relating to Android, Chrome, Google Search, YouTube, and — of course — Google’s AI-powered chatbot, Gemini. Here’s […]
The 5 Best Hero Shooters On PC
How-To Geek / 7h
Hero shooters have become a mainstay of modern gaming. Everything's a hero shooter now! Call of Duty, Battlefield, even Bungie’s upcoming revival of an old franchise, Marathon, will have a cast of heroes with different abilities and play styles, something fans are not happy about . Needless to say: hero shooters are everywhere.
Remember Moviefone? Well, it’s back.
TechCrunch / 7h
For millions of moviegoers in the ’90s, Moviefone’s 777-FILM number was the go-to source for learning about showtimes. Now, under new ownership, Moviefone is trying to make a comeback. On Friday, as part of its 35th anniversary celebration, Moviefone announced the relaunch of its mobile app and a new nationally syndicated broadcast TV series. Set […]
You Have Just a Few More Days to Explore Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Gizmodo / 7h
The dystopian series' 2018 interactive special is leaving the streamer for good May 12.
Frontier Airlines Adds Unlimited Companion Travel Elite Perk: Worth It?
26One Mile at a Time / 7h
Frontier Airlines has just rolled out a lucrative new program, which I’m sure will interest some travelers. Frontier Platinum & Diamond members get companion travel perk Frontier Airlines has just introduced an unlimited companion travel benefit for Frontier Miles Platinum and Diamond elite status members — the companion just has to pay taxes and fees (starting at $5.60), but otherwise doesn’t ha
The Trump administration wants to photograph everyone leaving the US by car
Engadget / 7h
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants eyes on everyone leaving the country by vehicle. Wired reported this week that the agency plans to photograph every person in cars going to Mexico or Canada by land, including backseat passengers. The program would use facial recognition to match the pictures with travel documents like passports and visas. A CBP spokesperson told Wired that it wasn't i
Google’s search antitrust trial is wrapping up—here’s what we learned
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Last year, United States District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google violated antitrust law by illegally maintaining a monopoly in search. Now, Google and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have had their say in the remedy phase of the trial, which wraps up today. It will determine the consequences for Google's actions, potentially changing the landscape for search as we rocket into the AI era
Linux kernel is leaving 486 CPUs behind, only 18 years after the last one made
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Intel's i486 was the first "computer number" I ever really understood. Sure, my elementary school computer lab had both the Apple IIGS and Apple IIc, and one of them was slightly more useful, for reasons unexplained to me. But soon after my father brought home his office's discarded Gateway desktop with a 486DX 33 MHz inside, I was catapulted into my first Intel sorting scheme. I learned there wa
The Real History of Mother's Day Is Surprisingly Dark
Lifehacker / 7h
Mother’s Day is supposed to be wholesome and sort of boring: some flowers, a Hallmark card, maybe doing some chores around the house for once. But the American version of Mother's Day wasn’t born in a garden. It was forged in the smoke and death of the Civil War, shaped by radical women, and became a battleground between profit and principle—a holiday so contentious its own creator devoted her li
11 Confusing Space Terms Explained
How-To Geek / 7h
Whether you're watching a space documentary, reading a How-To Geek space article, or just trying to get your head around exactly what exists around us, learning the meaning of these key terms will go a long way to helping you understand what's out there in the cosmos.
This Robotic Vacuum Now Costs Just Over $100, Nearly 10X Less Than Its Closest Competitors
Gizmodo / 7h
This is a top contender if you're looking to simplify your home cleaning routine without overspending.
NASA Eyes 2026 Mars Launch as Musk Pushes to Skip the Moon
43Futurism / 7h
NASA has revealed that it's considering reprioritizing its goals to accelerate Elon Musk’s push to send humans to Mars. In a statement to Politico , NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens said the agency is "evaluating every opportunity, including launch windows in 2026 and 2028, to test technologies that will land humans on Mars." Last week, the Trump administration released its proposed budget for n
These investors are betting on Greece’s founders
TechCrunch / 7h
Several of Greece’s region’s most active early-stage investors joined StrictlyVC and TechCrunch at our event in Athens to share where they’re placing bets, how founder expectations are shifting, and why Europe’s next wave might be its strongest yet. The conversation explores everything, like emerging ecosystems, cross-border growth, and what it takes to win deals in […]
Its happening: Epic Games submitted Fortnite to the iOS App Store for review
Mashable / 7h
Fortnite could be back on iOS in a matter of days. Though that's not exactly certain right now, it's looking a lot more likely than it did a couple of weeks ago. The official X account for the game posted an update on Friday confirming that it's been submitted to the iOS App Store in the United States for review by Apple . And considering that the Epic Games v Apple case could cost Apple up to $1
Here’s How to Claim Up to $100 in Apple’s Siri Settlement
26Wired / 7h
Apple is paying out $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit involving Siri. Users need to submit claims by July 2.
The Best Chrome Alternatives on Android
Lifehacker / 7h
Chrome on Android can be a bit much. It's undeniably a heavy browser, with not that many features to boot. There's no built-in reading mode, no ad-blocker, no tab management, no VPN, nothing. Chrome isn't even that customizable. If you want more from your Android browser, you're not wrong. If you're willing to switch to a third-party browser, you can get a browser that's faster than Chrome, uses
Stop Overpaying, Amazon Crushes Samsung 990 PRO SSD Prices by 41% Before Tariffs Hit
Gizmodo / 7h
These Samsung’s high-performance 990 PRO internal SSDs are among the best on the market.
Who Was Syril Karn?
Gizmodo / 7h
The question of who Andor 's impressionable antagonist was has been one of the series' driving theses about how the Empire subsumes people.
American Airlines Passenger Shocked By What Basic Economy Didn’t Include [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...
Bose Ultra Open Bluetooth Earbuds Are 30% off Right Now
How-To Geek / 8h
Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds are now on sale for 30% off. This great deal lowers the price by $90, letting you buy the headphones for $209.00 on Amazon . That is much better than the usual price of $299.00 on the site.
Best Superhero Games Without Batman or Spider-Man
How-To Geek / 8h
The Superhero genre has far exceeded the pages of comic books to become some of the most profitable films of all time. But in the gaming world, they’ve churned out just as many classics, most of which include either DC Comics’ Batman or Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man.
Poker Faces New York pop-up lets you call bull for a prize
Mashable / 8h
Poker Face 's case-cracking heroine Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) is no stranger to rest stops, pausing at countless gas stations on her drifting journey across the United States. So what better place to set a Poker Face -themed pop-up than a gas station? SEE ALSO: 'Poker Face' Season 2 review: Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's murder mystery is a gift for TV lovers everywhere In honor of Poker F
That Viral Video About a Woman Hooking Up With the Pope Is Fake
Gizmodo / 8h
Believe it or not, sometimes people lie on the internet.
How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value
100+The Points Guy / 8h
You can never have too many Chase Ultimate Rewards points . This transferable rewards currency gives you access to some of the best hotel and airline transfer partners; therefore, it maintains its place as one of the most valuable to have in your wallet. TPG values Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents each, per our May 2025 valuations , which is what you should aim for when redeeming your points
The Department of Labor just dropped its investigation into Scale AI
TechCrunch / 8h
The U.S. Department of Labor has dropped its investigation into Scale AI’s compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), according to a source directly familiar with the matter. The FLSA is a federal law that regulates misclassification of employees as independent contractors and unpaid wages. TechCrunch first reported that Scale was the subject of […]
NBC resurrects legendary NBA voice Jim Fagan using AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
NBC Sports will use an AI-generated version of legendary announcer Jim Fagan’s voice in its upcoming NBA coverage The re-creation will appear in intros and promos with the approval of Fagan's family NBC hopes to evoke nostalgia for 1990s basketball with the AI voice The booming, baritone narration by Jim Fagan is as much a part of 1990s NBA games as Bugs Bunny selling shoes with Michael Jordan or
How to Choose a High-Yield Savings Account
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. There are plenty of places worth investing your money for long-term growth . But what about short-term savings? Shouldn’t you be able to earn a little something extra on that, too? A high-yield savings account functions like a traditional savings account but offers significantly higher interest rates. More specifically, the average interest rate o
7 Video Game Weapons You Didn't Know Were Real
How-To Geek / 8h
Some iconic weapons from video games are too absurd to be real. The Lancer from Gears of War , Cloud's Buster Sword, and almost everything from Monster Hunter are included. But not every mind-blowing weapon in video games is a work of pure fantasy.
Epic has submitted Fortnite to the US App Store
Engadget / 8h
Epic has officially submitted Fortnite to the US Apple App Store. If the game returns, it’ll be the first time in nearly five years that the battle royale shooter will be available on iOS devices. This is happening after a judge ruled that Apple must stop collecting fees for purchases made outside of the App Store. Epic celebrated the ruling by announcing Fortnite’s imminent return , along with c
The Next Film From I Saw the TV Glow‘s Director Sounds Amazing
Gizmodo / 8h
Jane Schoenbrun's Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma will star Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder.
What Is a Healthy Resting Heart Rate?
Lifehacker / 8h
Our hearts beat faster when we exercise, which is why heart rate training can be so useful. But when we aren’t doing anything, our heart rate can still be useful to know. If you have a wearable that measures your resting heart rate (RHR), here’s how to understand what it’s telling you. What is a normal resting heart rate? Medical professionals usually consider anything between 60 and 100 beats pe
Scandal: Denver Airport Execs Drop $165K On Madrid Trip, With $19K Flights
57One Mile at a Time / 8h
Executives at Denver International Airport (DEN) are facing some criticism over a recent work trip to Madrid, where they spent anywhere from $9K to $19K per person on tickets to get there (thanks to Zen for flagging this). Is the criticism warranted, or is this much ado about nothing? Denver Airport’s very expensive trip to a conference in Spain CBS News Colorado has the story of how Denver Inter
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Is Tearing the MAHA Movement Apart
200+Wired / 8h
Casey Means isn’t currently licensed as a doctor. But that’s not why anti-vaxxers and conspiracists think she’s unsuited to be surgeon general—to them, her anti-vaccine opinions aren't extreme enough.
After mass layoffs, IRS to plug holes with AI
Mashable / 8h
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has plans to take advantage of the "AI boom" to fill glaring workforce gaps, following the layoff of thousands of tax agents. In a May 6 oversight hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the agency would be leaning into AI solutions in order to accommodate further reductions in the IRS' budget and staff
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for May 2025
100+The Points Guy / 8h
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
Greece is having a Big Tech moment
TechCrunch / 8h
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has an inside look at how the country is positioning itself as a refreshed hub for innovation, investment, and participation from the world’s technology industry. During a StrictlyVC event in Athens, Mitsotakis explored everything from policy changes to new global partnerships, as well as what’s behind Greece’s tech momentum. He […]
Arlo updates its security system to caption what cameras see and detect gunshots
Engadget / 9h
Arlo is expanding the AI features offered in its subscription security service as part of its new Arlo Secure 6 update. The updated system will offer improved video search, give cameras and doorbells a greater ability to identify possible emergency events and automatically create captions for anything your security system records when it starts rolling out later in May. As part of Arlo Secure 6,
San Francisco’s BART Grinds to a Halt Due to ‘Computer Networking Problem’
Gizmodo / 9h
Service was limited for much of the morning.
Delta Found A Way Around Tariffs—So Missoni Bedding Is Finally Coming To Business Class Flights Across The Pond
View from the Wing / 9h
Delta was expected to start offering new bedding and a mattress pad in long haul business class in early May. That was delayed because the cost of the Missoni products become prohibitive under the new tariff regime. Now - just like with taking delivery of new Airbus aircraft without tariffs - Delta has figured out a way around the most draconian fees so that they can move forward with the product
Epic launches a reward program to lure you away from the App Store
Engadget / 9h
Now that Apple has to stop collecting fees on non-App Store purchases, Epic is pouncing with a new incentive. Starting today, you'll get 20 percent back in Epic Rewards when using the company's payment system for in-app purchases in Fortnite , Rocket League and Fall Guys . The offer isn't limited to the App Store, so you'll get the same 20 percent reward on PC, Android and the web. The reward bal
Google settles lawsuit that accused it of fostering systemic bias against Black employees
Engadget / 9h
Google has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the tech giant of systemic racial bias against Black employees, as reported by Reuters . The preliminary settlement was filed earlier this week, but still requires a judge’s approval. The class action suit covers more than 4,000 employees. Plaintiffs involved in the suit said that Google operates a "racially biased corporate cu
Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program “racist and illegal”
91Ars Technica - All content / 9h
President Donald Trump said he is killing a broadband grant program that was authorized by Congress, claiming that the Digital Equity Act of 2021 is racist and unconstitutional. "I have spoken with my wonderful Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, and we agree that the Biden/Harris so-called 'Digital Equity Act' is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL. No more woke handouts based on race! The Digital Equit
Kids are short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks for TikTok clout
61Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Schools across the US are warning parents about an Internet trend that has students purposefully trying to damage their school-issued Chromebooks so that they start smoking or catch fire. Various school districts, including some in Colorado , New Jersey, North Carolina , and Washington , have sent letters to parents warning about the trend that’s largely taken off on TikTok. Per reports from scho
Surprise? Meta is testing video ads on Threads
Mashable / 9h
If you scroll through Threads and think the only thing that could make the experience more enjoyable is video ads, I have some excellent news for you. Meta announced at IAB NewFronts, an industry event for social media companies and advertisers, that it will start testing video ads on Threads. Meta began testing other ads earlier this year. "We’re testing video ads on Threads so businesses can ex
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Venture X: Which travel rewards card reigns supreme?
The Points Guy / 9h
Chase and Capital One are leaders in the travel rewards credit card space. If you’re looking for your next travel rewards credit card , the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card are great options to consider. Both cards have their own transferable currency that they earn and various travel-related benefits. With the Sapphire Preferr
I asked the Google Pixel 9a to make an image of a successful person and the results were depressingly predictable
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
If a new phone gave me an occasional electric shock, I wouldn’t recommend it. Even if it only shocked me occasionally , when I open a specific app, I'd say no . If a phone wasn’t just bad, but shockingly harmful, I would say that phone, or at least the electric shock part, should be removed. I just spent a couple weeks with the Google Pixel 9a , which has a tool called Pixel Studio, available on
19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
55View from the Wing / 9h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Continue reading ...
I Can’t Wait for The Last of Us to Do the Game’s Best Scene
30Gizmodo / 9h
With three episode left in season 2 of the hit HBO show, the museum flashback is coming soon.
Surface Pro 12-inch review: A downgrade, but it sure is cute
Engadget / 9h
The 12-inch Surface Pro is the most iPad-like hybrid tablet Microsoft has made yet, but to get there the company had to make plenty of compromises. Clocking in at 1.5 pounds, it weighs almost the same as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and its 7.8mm thickness also makes it the thinnest Surface ever. But it's also running a slower processor than last year's 13-inch Surface Pro, and is stuck with a far wor
Investors Say UnitedHealth’s Greed Got Its CEO Murdered — and Cost Them Millions
300+Futurism / 9h
Investors are accusing UnitedHealthcare's parent group of conning the public to boost profits — and, ultimately, contributing to the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. In a proposed class action lawsuit filed earlier this week in New York, UnitedHealth Group investor Roberto Faller claims that the insurer profited from a series of "aggressive, anti-consumer tactics" that harmed clients and investors a
NOAA Will Stop Tracking Weather Disasters Because Trump Doesn't Believe in Climate Change
100+Futurism / 9h
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will no longer update its widely cited list of weather and climate disasters that cause billions of dollars in damage, in yet another stunning example of the Trump administration's hostility towards climate science . For over fifty years, NOAA has tracked extreme weather events, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and droughts. The database
TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla denied ‘Robotaxi’ trademark, Aurora loses a co-founder, and tariffs start to take a toll
TechCrunch / 9h
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! Remember last week when Aurora met a major milestone — just squeaking by under its own deadline — and launched a driverless self-driving truck service? Welp, this […]
Know your rights and protect your privacy: What citizens need to know about reentering the US
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: The information in this article is written for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. If you or a loved one needs legal advice on your rights when reentering the United States, please seek the advice of a licensed attorney. Returning to the U.S. from a trip abroad and going through the customs process can be stressful and time-consuming on the best o
Epic Games and Spotify test Apple’s new App Store rules
TechCrunch / 10h
Fortnite maker Epic Games and Spotify are testing Apple’s new App Store policies by submitting apps for review that would have previously never been allowed. On Friday, both companies submitted new versions of their respective apps to Apple’s App Review. For Epic Games, it would mean the return of Fortnite to the App Store. Apple […]
Serena-backed health tech lands first FDA approval for home cervical cancer test
TechCrunch / 10h
For the first time, the FDA has just approved a device that lets people screen for cervical cancer from home. Known as the Teal Wand, from the company Teal Health, the prescription device lets patients self-collect samples and mail them to a lab to receive the same testing as would be done at a doctor’s […]
Chinese PC vendor shows rare picture of dozens of AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini workstations undergoing final aging tests and yes they've all got RGB fans spinning
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
GMKtec's EVO-X2 launch reportedly saw hundreds of units sold on day one The devices are powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 50 TOPS AI performance Racks of the RGB-lit mini PCs were shown during aging tests for quality assurance GMKtec, a mini PC manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, has launched its new flagship device, the EVO-X2. The company says the debut of the product, which had the firs
It’s Time to Start a Tariff Emergency Fund
Lifehacker / 10h
The only thing that’s certain about the current tariff situation is that a lot of things are about to get more expensive for U.S. consumers. The impact of the new tariffs is estimated to be more than $5,000 per year for the average household, which means all the work you’ve put into figuring out your home budget and personal finances is going to go out the window. All the metrics are about to cha
NASA Has a Badass Moon Rover but No Way to Get It to the Moon
Gizmodo / 10h
It's back to the drawing board after the space agency called off its plan to launch VIPER with the help of a commercial partner.
Spanish company GMV is bringing GPS to the Moon
Engadget / 10h
If you've ever taken a wrong turn at the Sea of Tranquility and ended up lost in the Ocean of Storms, then you're in luck, because the Moon is getting GPS, sort of. GMV, a Spanish capital business group with extensive experience in the space sector, has announced a navigation system for the Moon akin to GPS. The ambitious project, dubbed LUPIN, aims to help astronauts, industrialists and even fut
FBI and Dutch police seize and shut down botnet of hacked routers
TechCrunch / 10h
U.S. authorities indicted three Russians and one Kazakhstan national for hacking and selling access to a botnet made of vulnerable internet-connected devices.
SoundCloud changes policies to allow AI training on user content
40TechCrunch / 10h
SoundCloud appears to have quietly changed its terms of use to allow the company to train AI on audio that users upload to its platform. As spotted by tech ethicist Ed Newton-Rex, the latest version of SoundCloud’s terms include a provision giving the platform permission to use uploaded content to “inform, train, [or] develop” AI. […]
US Customs and Border Protection Plans to Photograph Everyone Exiting the US by Car
100+Wired / 10h
A CBP spokesperson tells WIRED that the agency plans to expand its program for real-time face recognition at the border, potentially aiding Trump administration efforts to track people who self-deport.
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova Is the Next Monsterverse Movie
37Gizmodo / 10h
The Legendary franchise returns in 2027 with its latest installment, directed by Grant Sputore.
Fitness tech brand Wahoo puts tariff surcharge in its shipping costs
Mashable / 10h
Tariffs have come for another tech product. This time, it's the company Wahoo, which makes bike computers and similar gadgets. The company's first cycling radar has gotten a tariff-related price increase, but you won't notice it until you hit the checkout page. That's where Wahoo seems to have tacked the cost onto the shipping fee, and it's a whopping $50. According to cycling blog DC Rainmaker ,
Startups Weekly: Different paths on the road to liquidity
TechCrunch / 10h
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 busy for startups: While there were no IPOs of note, there were other exits and even unusual liquidity events, as well as a significant […]
Whoop's latest wearables are smaller and offer 14-day battery life
Engadget / 10h
Fitness tech company Whoop has announced a pair of new wearables, four years since its last product launch. The devices in question are the Whoop 5.0 and the Whoop MG, both of which require you to take up a subscription when you purchase. For those not aware, Whoop bands aren’t available as standalone devices. A membership unlocks their features. Both new products are screenless, no-nonsense wear
Teenager Fatally Shot During ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ TikTok Prank
1KNYT > Technology / 10h
A Virginia man was charged with second degree murder after the shooting. The teenager’s friends told authorities they had been filming a video of the prank for TikTok.
How diversifying my rewards helped me book a vacation to the UK and Ireland on points and miles — and how you can, too
The Points Guy / 10h
My husband and I recently planned a trip to the U.K. and Ireland on points and miles . We wanted to visit a friend in London for a few days, then hop over to Ireland and hike the Wicklow Mountains. Having a diversified rewards strategy was crucial in finding the best flights and lodging in our destinations, and it helped us save thousands of points and miles. Here’s how we used several different
Rippling raises $450M at a $16.8B valuation, reveals YC is a customer
TechCrunch / 10h
HR tech startup Rippling has raised a $450 million Series G round at a $16.8 billion valuation, the company confirmed to TechCrunch. It is also conducting a $200 million tender offer to give current and former employees some liquidity. The equity raise marks a big jump in valuation from a year ago. In April 2024, […]
This X-Files Episode Is Still One of the Scariest Office Horror Stories
35Gizmodo / 10h
'Folie à Deux,' season five's penultimate episode, first aired May 10, 1998.
13 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts I Couldn’t Live Without
How-To Geek / 10h
Mastering all the keyboard shortcuts that Windows has to offer isn't just about working more efficiently—it's about making your entire computer experience more effortless and streamlined. Admittedly, Windows doesn't have the most intuitive user interface, with many important settings buried deep within the numerous submenus.
Hyatt limits number of award gifts members can receive
The Points Guy / 10h
World of Hyatt is the loyalty program that keeps on giving, usually without restriction. That’s starting to change, though, thanks to new language in the program’s terms and conditions limiting the number of gifts a member can receive, as first reported by One Mile at a Time . A new line in the terms and conditions states: “As of June 7, 2025, a Member may be gifted a maximum of ten (10) transfer
A top VC firm says investor details were stolen in a data breach
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Insight Partners confirms effects of January 2025 breach VC firm reveals some sensitive data was stolen No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack Insight Partners, a major venture capital organization that invested in some of the biggest tech organizations around today, has confirmed suffering a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive data on employees and some of its partners. In mid-F
Hah: New Delta One Bedding & Mattress Pads Will Dodge Tariffs
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
In the coming weeks, Delta Air Lines will be rolling out upgrades to its long haul business class experience. While this was initially going to be delayed significantly due to tariffs, Delta has seemingly figured out a creative way to avoid them, much like with Airbus planes , as reported by @xJonNYC . 😉 Delta’s plans to improve business class bedding We know that Delta is trying to make improve
SoundCloud Quietly Updated Their Terms to Let AI Feast on Artists' Music
100+Futurism / 10h
SoundCloud — a music sharing platform once so beloved by artists it spawned sub-genres named after it — updated its terms of service (TOS), forcing artists who use SoundCloud to let their music train AI. It looks like the change went into effect during SoundCloud's last TOS policy update in February 2024, and it's just coming to light now. The updated terms read that "in the absence of a separate
The best credit cards to add to your wallet
The Points Guy / 10h
As soon as friends or acquaintances find out that I work for The Points Guy, they almost always follow up with one question: “What’s the best credit card?” Unfortunately, my answer is usually some version of, “It depends” — because there truly is no one-size-fits-all credit card that’s best for everyone. There are many factors that can determine the best credit card for your situation, including
IRS could use AI to replace workers after mass layoffs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
The IRS plans to use AI to supplement its workforce The organization has laid off 25% of its staff More cuts are likely to follow, report claim The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to use AI to replace workers having made extensive cuts to its workforce. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the budget proposal in a House Appropriations Committee hearing , with reports confirming t
Why Google Maps Is Asking for Permission to See Your iPhone Screenshots
Lifehacker / 10h
When you're planning a trip with friends, there's a good chance your group chat will be full of links to and screenshots of places you want to visit or cafés you want to hit. To help you keep track of all that, Google is now rolling out a new feature to add multiple locations to a Google Maps list for you using screenshots . This feature scans your phone and uses Gemini AI to work out the places
Radar Screens Go Dark at Newark Airport (Again)
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Fixing U.S. infrastructure costs money. The question is whether Congress will spend it.
Apple AirPods Alternative? Beats Studio Buds+ Are Now Going for Peanuts on Amazon
Gizmodo / 10h
Need a new pair of earbuds? You can't go wrong with this pick from Beats, especially at this discounted price.
Did Siri snoop on you? Apply to get up to $100 from Apple.
Mashable / 10h
Every now and then, the world blesses us with an opportunity to get money from a giant tech company. This is one of those times. If you owned a Siri-enabled device and experienced an "unintended Siri activation during a confidential or private communication" between Sept. 17, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2024, you may be eligible for up to $100 in cash from Apple . There's a website where you can read all t
Take $130 off the LG UR9000 4K TV and enhance your entertainment setup
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $133: As of May 9, get the 65-inch LG UR9000 4K TV at Amazon for $496.99, down from its usual price of $629.99. That's a discount of 21%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon LG UR9000 4K TV $496.99 at Amazon $629.99 Save $133 Looking for a new TV to check out all your favorite shows and movies this summer? If you're planning on gathering in your living room all season to be the place everyo
The unique Bose earbuds that fit like earring cuffs are $90 off
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $90 : As of May 9, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for just $209 instead of $299 at Amazon in the Diamond 60th anniversary edition color option. That's a savings of 30%. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open earbuds $209 at Amazon $299 Save $90 AirPods and their many doppelgängers aren't for everyone. If you're not a fan of the design or fit and want to try something a b
Netflix Should Make Animated Spin-Off Versions of These 8 Shows
How-To Geek / 11h
I like live action shows just fine, but I also like the recent trend of making animated spin-offs of popular live action shows. Some, like Star Trek: Lower Decks didn't really do it for me, but this is still an idea with plenty of potential.
These Rare Fork-Nosed Dogs Could Help Solve a Genetic Mystery in Humans
38Gizmodo / 11h
Scientists have just isolated a genetic variation that explains why Turkey Pointers have such unique noses.
What Are You Panic-Buying Before Tariff Price Hikes?
30Gizmodo / 11h
With Trump's tariffs jacking up prices for virtually everything, you probably should stock up on your favorite goods now while prices are still affordable.
Popular employee monitoring software hijacked to launch ransomware attacks
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Hackers are using backdoors to drop Kickidler, a legitimate employee monitoring tool The tool is used to obtain login credentials and deploy an encryptor VMwaare's ESXi servers are being targeted Kickidler, a popular employee monitoring tool, is being abused in ransomware attacks, multiple security researchers have warned. The software was designed for businesses, allowing them to oversee their e
'Delete for everyone' appears in the Google Messages beta
Engadget / 11h
If you sent something you regret in a Google Messages RCS group chat, it looks like you'll soon be able to delete it for everyone, not just yourself. On Thursday, a Reddit user posted ( via 9to5Google ) a screenshot of the option in a public beta for Android's messaging app. The image from u/seeareeff shows a pop-up menu asking if they want to "Delete for everyone" or "Delete for me." Until now,
Amazon Offers Roku’s Latest Streaming Player at Its Black Friday Price, Instead of Pushing Its Own Fire TV Cube
Gizmodo / 11h
You can stream anything and everything with a new Roku Ultra in your home.
9 Best Food Gifts, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Wired / 11h
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
Deepfake of deceased man gives his own impact statement in court
Engadget / 11h
The AI-generated deepfake of a deceased road rage victim gave his own impact statement in court at the sentencing hearing of the defendent, as reported by NBC News . This is likely the first time the technology has been used in this way. The idea of using an AI version of the victim, Christopher Pelkey, came from his family, according to a Maricopa County Attorney's Office spokesperson. Pelkey’s
Grab a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey curved gaming monitor for $120 less at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 40%: As of May 9, you can get a 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R curved gaming monitor for $179.99, down from $299.99, at Amazon. That's a 40% discount for $120 in savings. SAMSUNG 27-Inch Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, 1ms(MPRT), HDR10, 165Hz, AMD Radeon FreeSync, Eye Care, LS27CG552ENXZA, 2024 $179.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $120 Your gaming experience is
Upgrade your streaming game with $20 off the Roku Ultra
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $20: As of May 9, get the Roku Ultra for $79.99, down from its usual price of $99.99. That's a 20% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Roku Ultra $79.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $20 A great streaming device is easy to set up, perfectly portable, and powerful enough to handle whatever you want to throw at it, whether that's streaming in 4K, offering audio options like Dolby Atmos, and
Our favorite budget-friendly fitness tracker just got even more affordable
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 20%: As of May 9, you can get the Fitbit Inspire 3 for $79.95, down from $99.95, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount for $20 in savings. Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker (Midnight Zen/Black) $78.90 at Walmart $89.95 Save $11.05 Each day is a fresh opportunity to get up and try again, and that goes for your fitness, too. Adding a smartwatch to your routines could be a helpful hand in re
What is the release date and time for The Last of Us season 2 episode 5?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The Last of Us season 2 is shuffling towards its endgame, and it won't be long before the hugely successful HBO TV Original leaves our screens once more. But there are still three more episodes to gorge yourself on before this season ends, and that includes this season's fifth entry, which will be out in the US, UK, and Australia in a few days' time. Below, I've outlined when and where you can wa
How I earn and redeem points at hotels — even when they don’t belong to a loyalty program
The Points Guy / 11h
Everyone says a daily puzzle regimen will keep your mind sharp, but in my honest opinion, you can forget about Sudoku, the Rubik’s Cube and Wordle. The most challenging — and satisfying — brainteaser in the world is discovering a way to either earn or use points to book a hotel that is not actually part of a traditional loyalty program. I grapple with this conundrum a lot. As a dual citizen of th
Google Messages Will Soon Let You Delete Messages for Everyone
Lifehacker / 11h
Not that long ago, sending a message was final. It didn't matter if you had an embarrassing typo, or you sent a message to the wrong person: Once you tapped that "send" button, you were locked in, and whoever that message was sent to would have it as long as they wanted. These days, however, we have the technology to save ourselves from such embarrassment. Many chat apps now have options to retri
Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Teases More Violence, Friendship, and Eagly
42Gizmodo / 11h
Season 2 of Peacemaker , created by James Gunn and starring John Cena, arrives on Max August 21.
Hilton Wiped His Diamond Account Over A Dispute—He Got It Back With A Middle Name Trick
View from the Wing / 11h
A reader booked a double points rate through Hilton and never got their double points after more than a month's worth of follow up. So they disputed the hotel charge and won. Hilton closed their Diamond account. This is the story of how they got their Diamond status back. Continue reading ...
10 Underrated Netflix Shows You Should Stream This Weekend
How-To Geek / 11h
Finding new shows to watch on Netflix doesn't necessarily mean you need to navigate to the "New and Popular" tab on your app. Sometimes, there are underrated shows that you may not find on popularity charts or get buried under the millions of shows available to stream.
As Nvidia struggles with RTX 5060 Ti stock, AMD’s RX 9060 XT GPU could sweep in and score a mid-range win with plentiful supply
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
AMD’s RX 9060 XT is rumored to launch mid-May, although the GPU may not go on sale until June A well-known YouTube leaker believes the 9060 XT will be well-stocked when it does arrive Expect similar quantities to the RX 9070 XT launch, and that could be a problem for Nvidia, which is struggling to get RTX 5060 Ti models out there AMD’s RX 9060 XT graphics card – which is still only rumored to be
Forget AirPods Max, Marshall Bluetooth Headphones Drop to the Lowest Price We’ve Ever Seen
Gizmodo / 11h
Look and feel like a rockstar with these over-ear headphones you won't want to take off.
Microsoft Build 2025: How to watch this year’s conference
TechCrunch / 11h
Microsoft Build, Microsoft’s biggest event of the year, is on the horizon. It’s scheduled to start May 19 at the Seattle Convention Center, and it’ll run through May 22. The keynote address featuring Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and CTO Kevin Scott will take place May 19 at 9:05 a.m. PT. That’ll be followed by a […]
With Sales Plummeting, Tesla Cancels Key Cybertruck Component
40Futurism / 11h
Tesla has officially abandoned its plan to sell a $16,000 range extender for the Cybertruck, Electrek reports — the latest in the automaker's struggles with the incredibly controversial vehicle. This week, customers who paid a $2,000 reservation fee for the extender received emails from Tesla stating it was no longer selling the add-on, but that it would fully refund their deposits. Electrek reac
Razer’s Head Cushion Speaker Wants to Make Gaming Chairs More Immersive
Gizmodo / 11h
The $230 Clio promises surround sound, so long as you don't move your head.
Save $40 with this limited-time offer on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 17%: As of May 9, you can get the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $189, down from $229, at Amazon. That's a 17% discount and a $40 savings. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds (Hazel) $189 at Best Buy $229 Save $40 Finding a good pair of earbuds that are also noise-cancelling isn’t the easiest task, especially if you’re trying to get something that’s high-end but not break-the-bank expensiv
Lego just revealed a Pixar Lamp set, and you can pre-order it now
Mashable / 11h
PRE-ORDER NOW: As of May 9, you can pre-order the newly announced Pixar Lamp Lego set from Lego's website. It costs $69.99, and will ship out by June 1, 2025. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney Pixar Luxo Jr. set $69.99 at Lego If you're a fan of Lego and Pixar, the perfect intersection of your interests just dropped: Lego just announced a new set that recreates the iconic Pixar Lamp
How cloud and AI transform and improve customer experiences
MIT Technology Review / 11h
As AI technologies become increasingly mainstream, there’s mounting competitive pressure to transform traditional infrastructures and technology stacks. Traditional brick-and-mortar companies are finding cloud and data to be the foundational keys to unlocking their paths to digital transformation, and to competing in modern, AI-forward industry landscapes. In this exclusive webcast, experts discu
Why I love using my Chase Sapphire Preferred for grocery shopping — and you might, too
The Points Guy / 12h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) is well known for its extensive slate of perks and benefits, including the 3 points per dollar it earns on dining out and the 2 points per dollar it earns on travel purchases. There’s also an incredible offer it’s currently sporting for 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases within three months of account opening. The offer
‘The President Has No Idea What He’s Talking About’: Trump Slams The Digital Equity Act as ‘Racist’ and ‘Unconstitutional’
300+Gizmodo / 12h
On social media, Trump threatened to end a Biden-era program intended to bridge the digital divide.
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky sentenced to 12 years for “unbank yourself” scam
33Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Alex Mashinsky—the disgraced founder of the Celsius Network cryptocurrency bank who deceived hundreds of thousands into losing billions with the catchy slogan "unbank yourself"—was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday. In December, Mashinsky pleaded guilty to securities fraud and commodities fraud. Federal prosecutors slammed him for reaping $48 million in profits while causing billions in
Don’t look now, but a confirmed gamer is leading the Catholic Church
80Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Yesterday's naming of Chicago native Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born leader of the Catholic church—has already led to plenty of jokes and memes about his potential interactions with various bits of American pop culture. And that cultural exposure apparently extends to some casual video games, making Leo XIV our first confirmed gamer pope. Speaking to NBC5 Chicago Thursday,
Google inks deal to develop 1.8 GW of advanced nuclear power
TechCrunch / 12h
Google is promising to add at least 600 megawatts of generating capacity at each of the three sites.
Bird Buddy Solar Feeder Is the Perfect Gift for Nature-Loving Moms, at Its Lowest Price and Arrives by Tomorrow
Gizmodo / 12h
Get your daily dose of nature with this easy to use feeder that helps you invite birds to your home.
Silver Airways Nears Liquidation, But Gets Lifeline Through June
80One Mile at a Time / 12h
In very late 2024, Florida-based regional airline Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection . Executives at the airline insisted that this would be a quick restructuring, and that the company would emerge stronger than ever before in the first quarter of 2025. That’s not exactly how things are playing out. However, the airline also isn’t liquidating as quickly as many of us were a
You’ll Love This Powerful Anker Charging Station on Sale for $36
How-To Geek / 12h
If you want to clean up your desk with one charging station that can do a little bit of everything, we have you covered. The Anker 9-in-1 (100W) charging station can charge phones and power laptops, has USB-C and AC outlets, doubles as a surge protector, and is currently on sale for under $36 .
CoreWeave reportedly looks to raise $1.5B in debt as IPO disappoints
TechCrunch / 12h
Data center operator CoreWeave is reportedly seeking a $1.5 billion debt deal after a disappointing IPO. According to the Financial Times, CoreWeave is holding a roadshow this week with bankers at JPMorgan for debt options. The company’s executives intend to use the meetings to gauge investor interest. New Jersey-based CoreWeave listed its shares in March, […]
Panasonic will slash its global workforce by 10,000
Engadget / 12h
Panasonic is cutting 10,000 jobs globally in an effort to boost efficiency. Citing slowdown in EV growth and deteriorating profits in the air-conditioning sector as two of the challenges it is currently facing, the Japanese company will make the staff cuts in the current financial year, which ends in March 2026. In a statement released today, it was revealed that the structural reform will target
This Mini PC Doubles as a Not-So-Great Tablet
38How-To Geek / 12h
A decent mini PC can power your homelab, stand in for a large desktop tower, or serve as the vessel for whatever weird Linux project you're pursuing. But mini PCs aren't portable. At least, most of them aren't.
These Are the Best Used Luxury Sedans Under $25K (That Are Actually Worth the Money)
How-To Geek / 12h
Luxury sedans and budget-friendly prices usually live in different zip codes—but not always. If you know where to look, you’ll find used gems that still turn heads and feel anything but dated.
Backbone One carrying cases are only $5 at Best Buy — get yours before the 1-day sale ends
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $20: As of May 9, Best Buy is offering Backbone One carrying cases for just $5 ($20 off the original price). The deal is only live for one day, though, so act fast. Opens in a new window Credit: Backbone Backbone One Carrying Case $4.99 at Best Buy $24.99 Save $20 Cloud gaming is looking more promising than ever, with big-name companies like Xbox and PlayStation doubling down on remote play
The 50-inch 4-Series Fire TV just hit its lowest price ever by a landslide
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $140 : As of May 9, the Amazon 50-inch 4-Series Fire TV is on sale for just $259.99, down from $399.99. That's 35% in savings and its lowest price to date. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 50-inch 4-Series Fire TV $259.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $140 It's a busy season for TV. There's the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs and the NBA playoffs, new seasons of shows like Poker Face and You ,
Thats right, you can get a massive 65-inch Toshiba TV for under $300
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 29%: As of May 9, you can bu y the Toshiba 65-inch Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD smart Fire TV for just $299.99, down from $419.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount and a $120.99 savings. Toshiba - 65" Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV $299.99 at Best Buy $419.99 Save $120 If you have a large-ish living room and want to upgrade to a moderately sized smart TV for a moderately low pric
Trump plans to kill Energy Star appliance program
24Mashable / 12h
The Trump Administration's massive overhaul of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hitting some of the nation's least controversial, most cost-efficient "green" programs, as the government commits to downsizing the agency's staff. Next on the admin's chopping block is the bipartisan-supported appliance program Energy Star, which will be shuttered as the EPA is forced to dissolve and
One UI 8 Beta (Android 16) Could Arrive for Samsung Phones This Month
How-To Geek / 12h
Get ready, Samsung Galaxy users. The next big update for your phone might be closer than you think. According to a report, Samsung will be kicking off the One UI 8 beta program (based on Android 16 ) sooner than anticipated.
Holland America’s new president lets guests have their say — and hints at a loyalty program overhaul
The Points Guy / 12h
New leadership at a beloved cruise line would presumably lead to some changes, both in the front office and onboard its ships. At Holland America , where former chief commercial officer Beth Bodensteiner stepped up to lead the line as president in 2025, some shifts are indeed in store — and some are not. Bodensteiner has been with Holland America for 23 years and worked closely with former presid
PowerSchool hackers return, and may not have deleted stolen data as promised
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
A hack on school software provider PowerSchool has put staff and students at risk Individual schools are now being targeted using the same data PowerSchool did pay the ransom, but the data was not wiped The hackers which struck PowerSchool in 2024 are now reportedly targeting individual schools and extorting them for ransom, threatening to release previously stolen student and staff information.
Forget GTA 6, Mafia: The Old Country launches in August and it will be cheaper than you might think
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Take-Two Interactive and 2K Games have announced a $49.99 price tag and August release date for Mafia: The Old Country It comes amid Nintendo and Microsoft's moves towards $80 games This raises questions over Grand Theft Auto 6 's price when it launches in 2026 While Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto 6 , is on the radar of most gamers with its recent delay announcement an
The Deal Apple Fans Didn’t See Coming, Series 10 Watch Cheaper Than Black Friday for a Limited Time
Gizmodo / 12h
This Apple smartwatch can do everything you need and want it to do, plus much more.
Don’t Create Numbered Lists Manually in Excel: Use SEQUENCE and COUNTA Instead
How-To Geek / 12h
Clicking and dragging the fill handle in Microsoft Excel to create a numbered list is unreliable, non-dynamic, and time-consuming, especially if the list is lengthy. Instead, you can combine two of Excel's most straightforward functions to make the program do the work for you.
This DOGE Operative Got a Huge Surprise Once He Was Actually Inside the Government
39Futurism / 12h
One of Elon Musk's government-wrecking flunkies was in for the surprise of his life when he discovered that the federal workforce is full of dedicated civil servants who run it like a tight ship. In an interview with Fast Company , tech founder Sahil Lavingia was candid about his experience working for the billionaire's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which will continue its work desp
Cisco has patched a worrying flaw which could have let attackers hijack devices
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Cisco has patched a 10/10 flaw in IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers The flaw was due to hardcoded tokens There is no evidence of abuse in the wild (yet) Cisco has released a patch for a maximum-severity flaw found in its IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers which could have allowed threat actors to take over vulnerable endpoints. The flaw is yet another case of hardcoded creden
Lilo & Stitch‘s Director Tried His Best to Have Live-Action Pleakley Werk a Dress
30Gizmodo / 12h
Pleakley being a drag icon wasn't forgotten, just left behind.
Take $25 off the Amazon Kindle Kids e-reader and give your kids the gift of reading
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $25: As of May 9, get the Amazon Kindle Kids for $104.99, down from its usual price of $129.99. That's a discount of 19%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Kids $104.99 at Amazon $129.99 Save $25.00 Wish your kids would spend more time feeding their minds instead of playing games all day? Give them a fun and easy way to consume more books, like an e-reader. Today, thanks to
Anker Is Clearing Out Its Prime USB-C Charger at a Near-Free Price on Amazon
Gizmodo / 12h
This compact Anker Powerhouse for charging multiple devices is for under $60.
Last chance for two Marriott Bonvoy card offers: Earn valuable points to cover your next stay
21The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With over 9,000 properties across more than 35 brand names , there is a Marriott hotel for everyone. When
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