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Trump Takes Aim at Efficiency Standards for Dishwashers and Washing Machines
400+Gizmodo / 12h
An executive order signed Friday may weaken requirements for water and energy efficiency.
After six months with my iPhone 16 Pro, I’m still not convinced by the Action button
33Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 16h
Last year, I finally upgraded from an iPhone 12 Pro to an iPhone 16 Pro , and to say it was a big step up would be an understatement. From the speedy performance and improved camera system to the Dynamic Island and super-smooth 120Hz display, I’ve found a lot to love about the best iPhone money can buy in 2025. Since getting an iPhone 16 Pro , one thing I’ve really grown fond of is Camera Control
These 5 Distros Show How Customizable Linux Really Is
24How-To Geek / 9h
You might've heard that Linux can look like practically anything you want, but how customizable is it really? Can you easily tweak your Linux distro's look and feel as you desire, or does it require extensive terminal tinkering? Well, here are the five Linux distros to show you just what's possible!
AI told me how to invest in today’s crazy stock market — try it for yourself
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Save $417 on this AI stock-picking app that can help you navigate crazy markets and keep your cool. I was watching the first of the month’s market crashes and wondered, ‘Does it make sense to invest right now?’ I’d always been curious about the stock market, at least in terms of how people actually got rich by practically gambling, but I didn’t have a single clue where to begin — let alone
How to unblock Pornhub for free in Arkansas
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Arkansas with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Your access to the online world is not always guaranteed. There are restrictions and blockades all over the place, and sometimes your favorite site will be behind a wall. A number of states have introduced laws that require visitors to upload ID before accessing pornography sites. As a resu
Hurdle hints and answers for May 11, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 11, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 11
Mashable / 4h
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 11, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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
I'd jump at the chance to swap my 24-inch LCD monitor for this 25-inch color E Ink alternative – if only I could afford it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Boox, the maker of some of the best ereaders and E Ink writing tablets, has just announced its first ever color PC monitor. Called the Boox Mira Pro, it uses a 25.3-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display that emulates the look of paper – a screen technology that's already in use in several popular ereaders, including the Kindle Colorsoft and the Kobo Libra Colour . Like ereaders, the Mira Pro is front lit
10 Games Where You Aren't the Main Hero of the Story
How-To Geek / 8h
Chances are that most of your favorite games involve you being the main hero of the story. Perhaps the playable character is meant to save the world, or maybe they have a unique talent or ability that no one else has.
Elizabeth Holmes’ partner reportedly fundraising for new blood-testing startup
35TechCrunch / 9h
Billy Evans, partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, is working on a new startup that seeks to deliver “human health optimization” through blood testing, according to The New York Times. The Times reportedly spoke to two investors pitched on the startup, called Haemanthus, and also viewed some of Haemanthus’ marketing materials. In those materials, the […]
Cybercriminals have found a sneaky way of stealing tax accounts and even encrypted messages: here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Bypasses email gateways and security tools by never hitting a real server Blob URIs mean phishing content isn’t hosted online, so filters never see it coming No weird URLs, no dodgy domains, just silent theft from a fake Microsoft login page Security researchers have uncovered a series of phishing campaigns that use a rarely exploited technique to steal login credentials, even when those credenti
The VPN Everyone Trusts Just Slashed Prices – 73% Off Now
Gizmodo / 9h
If you're looking for a high-quality VPN, now is the perfect time to act! Take advantage of NordVPN’s exclusive promotion, available for the next few days.
The 8 Best Stargazing Apps
How-To Geek / 9h
Stargazing apps aren’t all the same. Some are bloated, some are brilliant, and some are only good if you know exactly what you're looking for. Here's a rundown of the ones we think are actually worth your time.
Trump’s FAA ‘Fix’: Spend Billions More Without Changing The Broken System That Doomed The Last 40 Years
22View from the Wing / 9h
The Trump administration wants to fix air traffic control by throwing an indeterminate amount of money at upgrading aging technology. Their plan takes the approach laid out in the opening to The Hitchhikers' Guide To The Galaxy . Continue reading ...
Weekly Review: May 10, 2025
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy Mother’s Day to all mothers! I might have an exciting travel week coming up, or I might not. We’ll see, but if I do have a trip, I’m sure many people can guess what it will entail. 😉 I hope to share more details soon. On the points & travel front, this week IAG placed a huge aircraft order, Delta and Korean Air announced plans to invest
This 17″ HP Laptop With 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD Is Now $1,700 Off, Amazon Practically Giving It Away
Gizmodo / 10h
This computer is normally meant for high-end users but it is now affordable even for students.
Surprise, Marvel Comics’ New Thunderbolts Team Is Really Its New Avengers
20Gizmodo / 10h
The New Avengers are back in the comics, because synergy with the movies never died, it just got tweaked.
FTC pushes the enforcement of its 'click-to-cancel' rule back to July
Engadget / 10h
The Federal Trade Commission has delayed the start of a rule that aims to make the process of canceling subscriptions less of a nightmare. Last year, the FTC voted to ratify amendments to a regulation known as the Negative Option Rule, adding a new "click-to-cancel" rule that requires companies to be upfront about the terms of subscription signups and prohibits them "from making it any more diffi
Using Steam on a ChromeBook Is Shockingly Good, Actually
How-To Geek / 10h
Did you know that Steam was available on some Chromebooks? I didn't, until my boss sent me a Chromebook Plus and I stumbled on the installation option in its menus. A few clicks and a login later, and I was in business, but how good could it be?
Forget Seagate, WD’s 20TB External Hard Drive Is Now at a Record Low of Just $0.01 Per GB
Gizmodo / 10h
Seagate’s external hard drives are currently out of stock, likely due to recent tariff increases, but WD is offering a generous discount on their 20TB model.
Why Is This Logitech Mouse on Every Tech Person's Desk?
How-To Geek / 10h
Logitech's MX Master series of mice has become a common sight in YouTube videos or photographs of tech-savvy people's desk setups, but what makes this now-iconic mouse so special?
The New Pope Wants to Take on AI
56Gizmodo / 11h
Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence is a challenge to “human dignity.”
Your PS5 now natively accepts Apple Pay
Engadget / 11h
As first reported by 9to5Mac , PS5 users now have a direct way to buy games in the PlayStation store with Apple Pay. When you purchase a game on your PS5 with Apple Pay, you'll be shown a QR code that you can scan with your iPhone or iPad to complete the transaction from there. Previously, PS5 users had to go through the console's browser or the PlayStation App on iOS to buy games with Apple Pay.
AI is making phishing emails far more convincing with fewer typos and better formatting: Here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Experts warn AI-written phishing emails look polished and bypass traditional email filters Polymorphic attacks shift constantly to evade detection in real time Business email compromise scams now mimic executives with near-perfect formatting We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Artificial Intelligence is changing the face of cybercrime , and phishing is one area where it's hitting the ha
More AI could transform the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 from what could be a ‘meh’ into a ‘hell yeah’
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
If the rumors are to be believed, we are creeping closer to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 , likely happening in July once we get past the launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge, which is very likely to make an appearance at a Galaxy Unpacked event on May 12 . As is the case with a lot of the best phones these days, the changes expected for the next-generation Galaxy foldable phone are set to b
You Can Still Buy a "Dumb" TV, but Should You?
How-To Geek / 11h
TVs are no longer the plug-and-play devices they once were. Even the cheapest options have smart features, most notably streaming service apps. However, they also come bundled with pesky ads and security concerns. This has left many to yearn for simpler times, but is dumber really better?
Doctor Who ‘The Story and the Engine’ review: Just a trim, thanks
Engadget / 11h
Spoilers for “The Story and the Engine.” Doctor Who lives and dies by the quality of its writing and acting far more than almost anything else on TV. Audiences may demand big explosions and trippy visuals but its best work is often done in small rooms. The Disney era began with an episode that, for all its glossy excess, rested its big moment on Catherine Tate’s acting . Now, as the Disney era po
Avengers: Age of Ultron Anniversary Vid Reminds You It Exists
21Gizmodo / 12h
Marvel didn't really give Age of Ultron any flowers for its 10th anniversary, probably because it's both unncessary and strangely vital to the MCU.
Southwest Passenger Breaks Down In Tears After Unexpected Kindness—Then So Does The Agent [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
The 10 Most Practical Luxury SUVs for Family Adventures
How-To Geek / 12h
It's fair to say luxury SUVs have come a long way—they're no longer just about leather seats and sleek badges anymore. These days, they're just as much about making your life easier, whether that means hauling sports gear, tackling a weekend road trip, or surviving the weekday carpool grind in style.
Elizabeth Holmes partners blood test start-up is very real and not a joke
Mashable / 12h
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is currently serving 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her scam-laden blood testing start-up . Her partner, with whom she shares two children, is currently trying to raise $50 million for a blood testing start-up. Despite the internet's initial response that it must be satire or fake...nope. This story is very real and reported in the Tony pages of
5 Games You Should Play If You Like No Man's Sky
How-To Geek / 12h
After recovering from a disastrous launch, No Man's Sky has become a go-to answer when someone asks about games involving galactic travel and survival. That being said, it debuted eight years ago, and you may be wondering what other games have released that have the same kind of depth.
What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2025)
46View from the Wing / 12h
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer, go a long way towards illustrating how I put my mileage and spending strategies into practice. Sharing this also adds a bit to my transparency as I
Magic: The Gathering‘s Final Fantasy Set Looks Like a Match Made in Seventh Heaven
Gizmodo / 12h
io9 recently got a look at what to expect from Wizards of the Coast's biggest crossover yet—and found plenty to appeal to fans of Magic and Final Fantasy alike.
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