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SNL Weekend Update tackles AI Pope Trump, Elon stepping away from DOGE
94Mashable / 15h
Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost are thriving in Trump’s second term, with no shortage of absurd headlines to skewer. SEE ALSO: Quinta Brunson gets into charades fight in 'SNL' ferry sketch They opened with the surreal news of Trump posting an AI-generated image of himself as the pope , barely two weeks after the actual death of Pope Francis. Jost joked that
9 Open-Source Android Apps You Should Be Using
20How-To Geek / 19h
Thanks to a vibrant developer community, Android users have access to a fantastic selection of open-source apps. Whether you seek transparency, trust, or freedom from locked-down ecosystems, open-source alternatives exist for almost all the essentials most folks need.
How to defend your cloud environments: 7 major rules
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 41min
In 2024, the adoption of cloud computing by organizations has reached remarkable levels, with around 94% of companies now utilizing cloud-based services, according to Rightscale’s report. However, cloud solutions bring significant security challenges, as they rely on shared resources and connectivity, making them susceptible to data breaches, misconfigurations, and account hijacking. Let’s explor
iStorage launches 26TB hardware encrypted desktop hard drive; just make sure you remember your PIN and have backups
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
iStorage launches world’s first 26TB PIN-authenticated encrypted desktop storage diskAshur DT3 offers FIPS 140-3 security and Common Criteria certified microprocessor Aimed at businesses, governments, and users needing top-tier offline data protection While cloud storage offers convenience and accessibility, it may not always provide the level of security some users need, especially when dealing
Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation
TechCrunch / 1h
Anysphere, the maker of AI-powered coding tool Cursor, has attracted $900 million in a fresh round of funding led by Thrive Capital, The Financial Times reported, citing anonymous sources familiar with the deal. Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and Accel are also participating in the round, which values Anysphere at about $9 billion, the report said. Cursor […]
MoneyFellows raises $13M to take its group savings model outside Egypt
TechCrunch / 2h
While most African digital lenders depend on working capital to fuel growth, MoneyFellows has quietly done what few others have: lend billions of Egyptian pounds with almost no debt or balance sheet exposure. Now, after raising $13 million in a pre-Series C round led by Casablanca-based Al Mada Ventures and DPI’s Nclude Fund, the Cairo-based […]
Microsoft 365 lifetime license — no renewals, just vibe
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2021 at just $49.97 (reg. $219) and enjoy lifetime access to essential productivity tools. Lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 — pay once and access it forever Includes must-have apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Teams, and Publisher Compatible with Windows — ideal for professional and personal projects Streamline your workflow with t
The Last of Us takes Dina and Ellie on a tense, pictuesque Seattle getaway
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
New episodes of season 2 of The Last of Us are premiering on HBO every Sunday night, and Ars' Kyle Orland (who's played the games) and Andrew Cunningham (who hasn't) will be talking about them here after they air . While these recaps don't delve into every single plot point of the episode, there are obviously heavy spoilers contained within, so go watch the episode first if you want to go in fres
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 5, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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
The Last of Us Season 2: Who is Hanrahan?
Mashable / 5h
The Last of Us Season 2 is moving from Jackson to Seattle, and with that move come several new characters. SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 4: Who is Isaac? We've already met Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and her crew, but Season 2, episode 4 introduces other major players in Seattle, including Washington Liberation Front (WLF) leader Isaac Dixon (Jeffrey Wright, reprising his role from The La
The Last of Us Season 2, episode 4: Why Ellie sings Take on Me
Mashable / 5h
As a TV adaptation of Naughty Dog's games , The Last of Us includes more than a few hidden references and overt re-creations of the gameplay and cutscenes from The Last of Us Parts I and II . Music references, in particular, are threaded through both seasons, from the Hank Williams connection to Season 1, episode 4 ; Crooked Still playing at the dance in Season 2, episode 1; to Ashley Johnson's c
Hurdle hints and answers for May 5, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 5, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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 5, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 5
Mashable / 5h
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
The Last of Us Season 2, episode 4: Who is Isaac?
Mashable / 5h
Joel may have left us , but new faces are arriving in The Last of Us universe to take his place. Episode 4 saw yet more new arrivals, one of which marks the first onscreen appearance for a character who is briefly mentioned right at the beginning of the season. So who is Isaac (Jeffrey Wright), and what part is he going to play in the action going forward? Let's unpack it. SEE ALSO: 'The Last of
Josh Peck breaks down his pinch-me guest role on The Last of Us
Mashable / 5h
For over a year, Josh Peck has had to keep a major secret: He is in The Last of Us Season 2. The Drake & Josh and Oppenheimer actor joins the ranks of notable Last of Us guest stars, which include Melanie Lynskey, Nick Offerman, and Murray Bartlett, as well as actors from the original Last of Us game like Troy Baker , Ashley Johnson , and Jeffrey Pierce . SEE ALSO: 'The Last of Us' Season 2: Who
World of Hyatt Business Credit Card review: Big perks for big spenders
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. World of Hyatt Business Credit Card overview The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (see rates and fees ) is a mid-tier hotel credit card that can provide serious value to Hyatt loyalists looking to spend their way toward status perks or unlock a 10% redemption bonus feature. However, there are trade-offs
SpaceX Starship 35 Static Fire Anomaly
Next Big Future / 9h
There is a bit more description about the SpaceX Starship 35 Static fire anomaly. There was second planned 60 second static fire but it was aborted after a flash. The static fire was stopped after 25 seconds. The problem might be related to the problems of the seventh and eighth Starship launches.
Is This the Cheapest VPN Deal of the Year? Only $2.03/Month!
Gizmodo / 9h
With streaming, torrenting, website unblocking, and enhanced security, a VPN like Private Internet Access can help you in many ways!
How I Get the Most Out of Google Meet (And You Can Too)
How-To Geek / 10h
Google Meet offers several features to make your online meetings convenient and productive. If this tool happens to be your favorite meeting tool, I have some tips to share with you.
Congress Promised It Would End In 1988—Now It’s A $350 Million Air Travel Subsidy For Empty Planes
View from the Wing / 11h
The Essential Air Service program was created 47 years ago as a temporary measure to soften the blow of airline deregulation. It provided for a ’10 year transition’ period in which small community service could receive subsidies. The program was supposed to end in 1988. Continue reading ...
Lenovo's rival to Apple's Mac Studio gets one of Intel's fastest CPUs and a dedicated GeForce RTX 5060 TI GPU
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra 2025 squeezes high-end AI hardware into a tiny, 3.6-liter case Delivers big performance and power efficiency at just 300 watts It supports large language models with up to 14B parameters Apple’s Mac Studio continues to dominate the conversation around compact high-performance desktops, but Lenovo is pushing back with its ThinkCentre neo Ultra series. Originally releas
Nintendo is suing the accessory brand that flaunted Switch 2 mockups ahead of its reveal
Engadget / 11h
Nintendo is going after the company that showed off unauthorized mockups of the not-yet-announced Switch 2 at CES 2025. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, Nintendo accuses accessory maker Genki of trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising, arguing that Genki “embarked upon a strategic campaign intended to capitalize on the public interest surrounding Nintendo’s next-generation c
Is Duolingo the face of an AI jobs crisis?
27TechCrunch / 11h
Duolingo announced plans this week to replace contractors with AI and become an “AI-first” company — a move that journalist Brian Merchant pointed to as a sign that the AI jobs crisis “is here, now.” In fact, Merchant spoke to a former Duolingo contractor who said this isn’t even a new policy. The company cut […]
Airbus A321XLR: Long Haul Game Changer, Or Plane To Dread?
64One Mile at a Time / 11h
In recent months, we’ve seen Airbus’ newest narrow body plane, the A321XLR, enter service. Airlines have ordered hundreds of these planes, and many industry executives view the aircraft as being a game changer. I wanted to put the A321XLR to the test in terms of passenger experience, so I recently took a quick trip to try this jet on the two airlines operating it so far — I flew to Europe in Aer
What Is Cryptography and How Does It Work?
How-To Geek / 11h
Ever wondered how your online data and conversations stay secure from hackers and intruders? That’s the work of cryptography, a technology we rely on daily, often without even realizing it. Here’s how it all works behind the scenes.
Thunderbolts Assembles a Mighty Start At the Box Office
73Gizmodo / 11h
The MCU's antihero teamup has hit big with audiences worldwide, and seems poised to soar through word of mouth.
Trump says he’s willing to delay TikTok ban again
TechCrunch / 12h
President Donald Trump has already delayed a TikTok ban twice, and he said Sunday that he’s willing to do it again. Axios reports that during an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Trump said that if a deal isn’t made to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to American owners before the current June 19 deadline, he […]
9 Windows Features That I Still Miss
How-To Geek / 12h
It's been almost four years since Windows 11 came out, and it still feels like it's in beta. Now that Microsoft has thoroughly botched the release of Windows 11, I miss some old features of Windows 7 and XP more than ever. I bet you'll relate to at least one.
Newark ATC issues fuel mass delays, United pulls 35 daily trips from schedule
The Points Guy / 12h
It’s been a nightmarish week for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). A combination of air traffic control equipment failures and staffing shortages have fueled mass flight delays, and led the airport’s biggest airline to cancel dozens of daily flights over the coming weeks. The problems could continue to plague passengers as the busy summer travel season draws closer. Air tra
53 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night
58The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened. I noticed an “opening bonus” of 2,000 points when I checked my account activity after my stay. Then, I remembered that World of Hyatt offers 500 bonus points per night on qualifying stays at new hotels. I unknowingly
Carnival kids club: A guide to Camp Ocean on Carnival Cruise Line
The Points Guy / 12h
If you’re contemplating your first family cruise, you might be wondering if Carnival Cruise Line has a kids club. The answer is a resounding yes. Carnival offers a fabulous kids club called Camp Ocean for preschool- and school-age children, plus separate hangouts with age-appropriate activities for teens and tweens. It even offers special programming for babies and toddlers. Events take place in
The 7 best credit cards with annual fees under $100
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Annual fees are generally worth it when you can maximize a credit card’s benefits and earning structure. But it’s understandable if you’re hesitant to add several premium travel rewards cards with high annual fees to your wallet. Luckily, with competition fierce among card issuers for new customers, many o
After cheap 5K monitors, JapanNext just launched an almost-square monitor with more than 7 million pixels
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Over 7 million pixels of SDQHD resolution will make your old monitor look ancient Not 5K or 8K, but the JapanNext vertical monitor is perhaps what your desk needs If you code, write, or edit all day, this monitor should be your new friend JapanNext has expanded its unique lineup of business monitors with the release of the JN-IPS276SDQHD-HSPC6-CMS, a new 27.6-inch SDQHD display boasting over 7 mi
Why a Passphrase Can Be Better Than a Password
How-To Geek / 12h
Our passwords are the primary way we log in to all the services we use day in and day out. Unfortunately, passwords are becoming increasingly complex as pressure from hackers push us towards
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