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U.S. trade court blocks President Trumps tariffs in surprise ruling. What happens now? (Updated)

89Mashable / 10h
UPDATE: May. 29, 2025, 5:23 p.m. EDT A federal appeals court granted The White House's request to temporarily pause a trade court's ruling that blocked President Trump's tariffs. The Trump administration is now expected to seek “emergency relief” with the Supreme Court. You can read our original report on this developing story below. In a surprising ruling on Wednesday, May 28, the U.S. Court of





Save up to 30% on Amazon purchases using just 1 Amex point
500+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Whether you’re stocking up on household staples or tackling your back-to-school shopping, there are many ways to save on Amazon orders . And if you have an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points, you may be eligible for a new offer that can help you save up to 30% on Amazon purchases. T





Delta Quietly Adds Solo Flyer Surcharge—Pay 70% More Unless You Bring A Companion On Select Routes
200+View from the Wing / 13h
Delta now sometimes charges you more if you're traveling alone - add a second passenger and the fare drops. It's written right into the fare rules for some of their least expensive fares, that you must be accompanied by someone else on the itinerary to be eligible for their lowest price. Continue reading ...







Grammarly secures $1B in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst
TechCrunch / 1h
Grammarly has secured a $1 billion commitment from General Catalyst. The 14-year-old writing assistant startup will use the new funds for its sales and marketing efforts, freeing up existing capital to make strategic acquisitions. Unlike a traditional venture round, General Catalyst will not receive an equity stake in the company in return for the investment. […]





‘Scream 7’ Is Getting a Time Jump From the Franchise’s Previous Installments
Gizmodo / 1h
The Kevin Williamson-directed sequel will be released February 27, 2026.





WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge
29Wired / 1h
Sahil Lavingia, who says he was fired from DOGE after speaking out about his experiences there, told WIRED about how he communicated with the group, who appears to be in charge, and what might be coming next.





Labubu’s Viral Rise Is Getting the Fun Sucked Out by Resellers
31Gizmodo / 2h
The ugly-cute smash hit has taken the world by storm, and now there's flipping, fighting, and even bans.





A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months
29Engadget / 2h
A nearly year-old Facebook event for a "simple maths competition" has been one of the most viral posts on the platform for six months. The "event" racked up about 51 million views on Facebook during the first quarter of 2025, according to the company's latest report on "widely viewed content" on the platform. That would be an impressive stat for any single post, but it's the second quarter in a r





US green energy firms brace for federal funding cuts
BBC News / 2h
Billions of dollars of US federal funding for green energy projects hangs in the balance.





Meta’s ‘Free Expression’ Push Results in Far Fewer Content Takedowns
29Wired / 2h
Meta says loosening its enforcement policies earlier this year led to fewer erroneous takedowns on Facebook and Instagram—and didn’t broadly expose users to more harmful content.





The Trump Administration Wants to Create an ‘Office of Remigration’
100+Wired / 2h
"Remigration"—a far-right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations—may soon have a dedicated office following a Trump administration reorganization of the State Department.





How ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Made Sure at Least One Character Got a Genuinely Happy Ending
45Gizmodo / 3h
Madeline Brewer's Janine sure went through a hell of a lot of hell over six seasons on Hulu's dystopian drama.





Google Lens is coming to YouTube Shorts
Engadget / 3h
YouTube Shorts is beta testing the addition of Google Lens. Integrating this tech into the short-form video platform will allow viewers to search for more information about what they can see in a clip. The functionality will begin rolling out to all Shorts users this week. Once it's enabled on your account, the feature can be accessed by pausing the video, selecting Lens from the top menu and the





Anthropic CEO warns AI will destroy half of all white-collar jobs
Mashable / 3h
By now, you've likely already heard that some companies want to replace human workers with AI. Now, the CEO of one of the biggest AI companies is warning that AI may be coming for your job sooner than expected. In an interview with Axios , Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that AI could "wipe out" as much as half of all entry-level white-collar jobs. Amodei, who runs the OpenAI competitor behind th





McAfee is now bundling its Scam Detector with all its antivirus plans: here are others that are actually totally free
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
McAfee says Scam Detector hits 99% accuracy, including deepfake spotting on video platforms Real-time scam alerts on WhatsApp, Gmail, and more - but only if you pay McAfee Scam Detector adds flash to McAfee’s lineup, but free rivals could be more practical McAfee has begun bundling its new Scam Detector feature into all its core antivirus plans. The tool claims to identify scams before they cause





10 Computer Hardware Names With Weird Origins
How-To Geek / 3h
I had a professor at university who said that the sentence "click the icon with your mouse" would have been completely incomprehensible to people half a century ago—and he had a point.





JetBlue CEO Gets Candid About Low Employee Morale, Not “Winning”
64One Mile at a Time / 3h
JetBlue has had a rough several years, coming out of the pandemic. The airline has struggled with profitability, and the current management team is trying to right the ship. Along those lines, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty made some interesting comments to employees in recent days, addressing the frustration that so many JetBlue employees feel. JetBlue CEO acknowledges low employee morale @xJonNYC





Top 30 startups announced for VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award
TechCrunch / 3h
The Innovation of the Year Award celebrates the boldest and most visionary startups exhibiting at VivaTech 2025. Open to all exhibiting companies, the award honors those pushing boundaries and redefining industries. Startups were scored on Innovation & Creativity, Market Disruption, and Scalability. From hundreds of applicants, 30 made the short list. The top five will […]





Consumer alert: Senators trying to cram anti-points and miles legislation into pending bill
57The Points Guy / 3h
Bad news for fans of points and miles: Some U.S. senators are trying to push the Credit Card Competition Act as a “poison pill” amendment in pending legislation that’s up for a vote in Congress. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas, filed an amendment last week on behalf of himself and Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, to add the CCCA to the Guiding and Establishing National In





An overview of the 37 Marriott hotel brands
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Marriott Bonvoy has over 30 hotel brands in more than 10,000 global destinations. While some other hotel loyalty programs have opted to bring properties from acquired brands into their existing brands, Marriott Bonvoy has generally not been hesitant to add a new brand to its program. Hence, the number of Marriott bra





Elon Musk’s Dad Slams His Son's Whimpering Failure at Politics
100+Futurism / 3h
Elon Musk's father Errol is once again sounding off about his billionaire son — and as usual, he has nothing nice to say . In an interview with England's Sky News , the elder Musk heaped on the criticism when asked to describe his famous spawn's political prowess. " He's not a very good conversationalist," the patriarch said. "He's not a very good politician at all." "He's not a very good convers





Cassian Andor’s Aliases, Ranked


Gizmodo / 4h
We love Cassian, and Keef, and Clem, and Varian, and Ronni, and...





Here's Why So Many People Love Noisy Mechanical Keyboards (But I Still Don't Get It)
How-To Geek / 4h
The mechanical keyboard propaganda is everywhere. Whether it's a PC gaming streamer or a photo of any self-respecting enthusiast's desk, there's bound to be some sort of mechanical keyboard around, with that unmistakable clack-clack-clack as you pummel its keys.





Grab This 65W Anker Charger For Less Than $30
How-To Geek / 4h
USB-C being standard means that you can charge most of your tech with the same charger, but the key thing is finding a charger that fits the bill in the first place. If you're still looking, this charger might be a good option for cheap.





Amid rising prices, Disney+ and Hulu offer subscribers some freebies
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
With streaming providers frequently raising prices , subscribers often feel like they’re paying more for the same service—or a lesser version, depending on what’s available to watch that month. In a unique move, Disney is introducing a small, potential financial benefit to Disney+ and Hulu subscribers in the form of some third-party discounts, freebies, trials, and contests. As of today, Disney+





Tinder is testing height preferences
36Engadget / 4h
Tinder helped popularize a modern dating culture that puts looks first, and now the app is trying out a new way to capitalize on it. As part of a test, select Tinder Gold and Tinder Platinum subscribers will be able to set a preferred height range for matches they receive in the app, according to TechCrunch . The feature was first spotted by a Reddit user who noticed the option in the app's "Disc





Another Top Musk Lieutenant Appears to Be Leaving DOGE
81Wired / 4h
Nicole Hollander, who previously slept in Twitter’s offices while assisting Elon Musk’s takeover of the company, appears to be stepping away from a key role in the General Services Administration.





Despite Rising Prices, Gaming Is Still the Cheapest Fun You Can Have
How-To Geek / 4h
Times are tough all around the world, and usually when belts are tightened, the first thing to go is entertainment. That's a sad situation, and it doesn't help that the only news about gaming these days seem to be that it's getting more and more expensive.





Flying Alone? You’ll Pay Up To Twice As Much—Airlines Now Reserve Their Lowest Fares For Travelers Flying In Pairs
View from the Wing / 4h
Airlines now charge you more if you're traveling alone than if you're part of a group of two or more passengers. This isn't on all routes or all flights. Instead, they've quietly introduced new fare rules that require at least a second passenger to be eligible for the cheapest fares. Continue reading ...





This Wireless CarPlay Adapter Is Practically a Giveaway on Amazon, Over 50% Off With Limited Stock
Gizmodo / 4h
If your car doesn't already have CarPlay, use this affordable adapter to enhance it at an awesome discount.





An official Nothing Phone 3 teaser just arrived, though it may be dropping a signature feature
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Nothing has teased its Phone 3 flagship The traditional glyphs are apparently going away A July launch is expected We've been told that the Nothing Phone 3 is landing in July, but we don't know much more about it than that – except for a couple of intriguing new teasers that have just been posted to the Nothing social media feed on X (formerly Twitter). First up, we have the declaration that "it'





Inside the AI revolution: Top insights and breakthroughs from our partners at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch / 4h
At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, the spotlight is on the future of artificial intelligence and the startups shaping it. This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and technologists to explore how AI is transforming industries — from the pitch deck to full-scale deployment. We’re proud to spotlight our partners — not just for their support, but […]





The Clock Is Ticking on Elon Musk's Hail Mary to Save Tesla
44Futurism / 4h
It's December of 2015, and the Green Bay Packers are up against the wall . They've lost their last three games, and their early-season momentum is feared dead in the water. The Detroit Lions, a longtime rival, only need to stop one last play on the 39-yard line to keep their two-point lead and take home the win. The snap comes, and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles down the field while





This Is Why Strava Rounds Down Your Miles
Lifehacker / 4h
You cross the finish line after what feels like a perfect 10-mile run and your watch beeps triumphantly, displaying that beautiful round number: 10.00 miles . You're already composing your social media post in your head. Then you upload to Strava and—betrayal. Your activity shows 9.99 miles. It might seem like a bug, but as Strava explains , it's very much by design. Welcome to the "Strava Tax,"





I used Veo 3 to recreate the first YouTube video, and the results are almost too good
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
We all know the story of the first YouTube video , a grainy 19-second clip of co-founder Jawed Karim at the zoo, remarking on the elephants behind him. That video was a pivotal moment in the digital space, and in some ways, it is a reflection, or at least an inverted mirror image, of today as we digest the arrival of Veo 3. Part of Google Gemini, Veo 3 was unveiled at Google I/O 2025 and is the f





Cop on NYC Mayor’s Security Detail Reportedly Linked to Crypto Torture Case
55Gizmodo / 5h
Two NYPD officers may have been involved in kidnapping an Italian tourist, according to a new report.





Disguised New Tesla Model at Fremont is 20 Centimeter Shorter Compact Model Y
Next Big Future / 5h
Youtube Channel Met God in Wilderness flew a drone over Tesla Fremont and spotted a disguised new Tesla Model. It had its front and rear covered. I used AI analysis to determine the new car is a compact Tesla Model Y. It is 8 inches shorter. (116 inches versus 124 inches). Tesla is expected to ... Read more





How I Turned This Cheap Mac Mini Into My Dream Media Center Front-End
How-To Geek / 5h
The Mac mini is one of the best small computers you can buy thanks to its small yet mighty footprint and value for money. Things get even better if you can score yourself a deal on the second-hand market, which is where I found mine.





Anker's Steam Deck USB-C Hub Is Just $23 Right Now
How-To Geek / 5h
Anker's 6-in-1 USB-C hub has fallen to a very low price. Right now, it is available for $23.40 at Anker , which makes it a great choice for adding more connectivity and charging options to devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. To get this discount, use the promo code Ankerhowtogeek2025 at checkout.





Paraglider Defies Death After Freak Updraft Sucks Him 28,000 Feet Into Sky
56Gizmodo / 5h
A phenomenon known as a "cloud suck" carried him much farther than he wanted to go.





‘Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook’ Is a Pleasant Throwback to a Simpler Age
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Welcome to “ Cookbook of the Week. ” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. My cookbook of the week is often a hot new release, unless I decide to spotlight





Google AI Overviews Says It’s Still 2024
52Wired / 5h
When asked to confirm the current year, Google’s AI-generated top result confidently answers, “No, it is not 2025.”





RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Cites Fake Studies
200+Gizmodo / 5h
Was it AI, general incompetence, or malicious dishonesty from Trump's fringe health experts?





Gemini in Google Drive may finally be useful now that it can analyze videos
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Google's rapid adoption of AI has seen the Gemini "sparkle" icon become an omnipresent element in almost every Google product. It's there to summarize your email, add items to your calendar, and more—if you trust it to do those things . Gemini is also integrated with Google Drive, where it's gaining a new feature that could make it genuinely useful: Google's AI bot will soon be able to watch vide





First look: Inside American’s all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Flagship Suite seats and more
57The Points Guy / 5h
It’s the dawn of a new era for American Airlines. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier is making perhaps its biggest investment yet in premium, and that begins with the debut of all-new Flagship Suite seats aboard the swanky new Boeing 787-9P jet. The new long-haul business-class suite isn’t just about a much-improved pod with sliding doors, upgraded tech and more personal space (though that’s cer





Kevin Feige Sets Even Higher Expectations for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Gizmodo / 5h
New quotes from the Marvel Studios president explain why this is finally the Fantastic Four done right.





Germany is considering a 10 percent digital service tax on US tech giants
43Engadget / 5h
Under new Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany could impose a new 10 percent tax on major online platforms such as Google and Facebook. Reuters reported that political factions in the country struck a deal earlier this year to pursue these fees for digital service companies. "These corporations do billions in business in Germany with extremely high profit margins and benefit enormously from the cou





OnlyFans Turbocharged Sex Work. Now Its Founder Is Targeting the Whole Influencer Economy
35Wired / 5h
OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely tells WIRED his new platform, Subs, will help creators earn more money, using long-form video, video calls, and a suite of AI features.





This Sleazy GLP-1 Prescription Site Is Using Deepfaked "Before-and-After" Photos of Fake Patients, and Running Ads Showing AI-Generated Ozempic Boxes
Futurism / 5h
In the cash grab for patients eager to get on GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, startups are getting so sloppy that their marketing materials look like unintentional parody. Consider MEDVi, an online prescription hub for GLP-1s. The company wants you to know that it's "serious" about helping you lose weight, according to its website, which entreats visitors to join "50,000+ MEDVi patients" wh





Energy Department Unveils New Supercomputer That Merges With A.I.
24NYT > Technology / 5h
The new supercomputer shows the increasing desire of government labs to adopt more technologies from commercial artificial intelligence systems.





Trump’s Crackdown on Foreign Student Visas Could Derail Critical AI Research
67Wired / 5h
The US says it will “aggressively revoke” Chinese student visas and has paused interviews for all student visa applicants. Experts warn the moves could weaken American leadership in STEM.





Poll: Banning state regulation of AI is massively unpopular
Mashable / 5h
Federal lawmakers in the Senate are poised to take up the One Big Beautiful Bill Act next week, but a new poll suggests that one of its controversial provisions is clearly unpopular with voters on both sides of the aisle. That measure would ban states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade . Proponents say that U.S. tech companies won't be able to succeed on the global stage if they





Tesla has begun testing driverless robotaxis in Austin ahead of June 12 launch, report says
Mashable / 5h
We now have a tentative launch date for Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas: June 12. How long has Tesla been testing out these driverless vehicles that will soon be on the public streets of a major U.S. city? According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, testing has been going on for " several days ." "For the past several days, Tesla has been testing self-driving Model Y cars (no one in





Microsoft Zune executive J Allard is leading a secretive team at Amazon
Engadget / 5h
J Allard, a former Microsoft executive and one of the minds behind the Zune, is leading a new team at Amazon, CNBC reports . Allard is officially the vice president of Amazon's ZeroOne, which, based on at least one Amazon job listing , is "a special projects team dedicated to inventing breakthrough consumer product categories." What ZeroOne is actually working on remains a bit mysterious, but CNB





How to Set Custom Low Battery Alerts on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 6h
Do you want to get an alert when your laptop’s battery level drops below a certain percentage? If so, you have multiple ways to do that on your Windows 11 computer.





'VPNs are fragile and limited' - startup wants to replace business virtual private networks with physical plug-and-play device
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Forget clunky VPN routers - Jumpbox pocket-sized tool promises encrypted remote access in seconds VPNs are fragile, says Remote.It - plug-and-play approach can fix that Jumpbox delivers centralized remote access without exposing devices to the public internet SaaS network firm Remote.It has introduced a new hardware-based alternative to traditional business VPN tools. Developed in collaboration w





Hugging Face unveils two new humanoid robots
TechCrunch / 6h
AI dev platform Hugging Face continued its push into robotics on Thursday with the release of two new humanoid robots.





Hilton just opened a luxury hotel near the Eiffel Tower — and you can book it from 110,000 points
The Points Guy / 6h
Paris on points ? Mon dieu! But alas, it’s now easier than ever to book a stay on points in the City of Light thanks to a brand-new luxury property from Hilton. Introducing: Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts . Located in the 7th Arrondissement on the Left Bank, and not too far from the Eiffel Tower, Sax Paris is a converted 1899 building with 118 rooms and suites, multiple bars and restaurants and





Norwegian Cruise Line ships from newest to oldest — the complete list
55The Points Guy / 6h
What’s the newest Norwegian Cruise Line ship? Knowing the answer is more important than you might think if you’re planning a Norwegian cruise. The newest Norwegian cruise ship is typically also the Norwegian ship with the most modern, up-to-date cabins and the most enticing mix of restaurants, bars and attractions. It’s the right choice if you want the creme de la creme of the Norwegian fleet as





New IHG One Rewards card offers: Highest-ever bonuses worth up to $1,500
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — an IHG cobranded card can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. Now is the perfect time to apply, as for a limited time, the two personal cards have the highest wel





TCL’s Entry-Level QLED TV Just Dropped Another $100
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TCL makes good non-OLED TVs (arguably some of the best when compared to the cost) as is the case with last year's QM7 that I got my hands on , which is still a bargain in 2025. There are plenty of differences between QLEDs and OLEDs , but unless you're planning on dropping





Instagram Won't Crop Your Smartphone Pictures Anymore
Lifehacker / 6h
Unless you've messed with your smartphone's camera settings, it's very likely you snap photos in 3:4 (or 4:3 if you're holding the phone in landscape). This aspect ratio is the default for most smartphone cameras, which means our photo libraries are full of images that all fit this frame. The issue is, despite the smartphone's place as the world's most popular camera, not all social media platfor





Man who stole 1,000 DVDs from employer strikes plea deal over movie leaks
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
An accused movie pirate who stole more than 1,000 Blu-ray discs and DVDs while working for a DVD manufacturing company struck a plea deal this week to lower his sentence after the FBI claimed the man's piracy cost movie studios millions . Steven Hale no longer works for the DVD company. He was arrested in March, accused of "bypassing encryption that prevents unauthorized copying" and ripping pre-





Your next gaming dice could be shaped like a dragon or armadillo
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
What if you could make your dice any shape at all—not just boxes and polyhedra, but dragons or other game-relevant shapes? Most people are familiar with conventional cubical six-sided dice, but there are also polyhedral versions like the 20-sided dice used in ancient Rome and to play Dungeons and Dragons . Researchers have figured out how to design dice with even more exotic shapes, like a kitten





Black Forest Labs’ Kontext AI models can edit pics as well as generate them
TechCrunch / 6h
Black Forest Labs, the AI startup whose models once powered the image generation features of X’s Grok chatbot, on Thursday released a new suite of image-generating models — some of which can both create and edit pics. The most capable of the models in the new family, called Flux.1 Kontext, can be prompted with text […]





Tinder tests letting users set a ‘height preference’
28TechCrunch / 6h
Tinder Gold and Premium subscribers in the test group will have access to the feature, but not free users.





Delaware attorney general reportedly hires a bank to evaluate OpenAI’s restructuring plan
TechCrunch / 6h
Delaware's attorney general is hiring an investment bank to advise on OpenAI's for-profit conversion.





Tinders new CEO wants to shed its hookup rep for Gen Z
Mashable / 6h
It's no secret that singles have been disenchanted with dating apps lately. Users complain that apps are copying each other with similar features and encourage bad behavior like ghosting , and they're trying to branch out into IRL activities instead (even dungeon sound baths ). Tinder's upcoming CEO, Spencer Rascoff, seems well aware of these feelings. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal





Anker's MagSafe 2-in-1 Charging Stand Is Just $42
How-To Geek / 6h
The Anker MagGo Wireless Charger, a handy 2-in-1 charging stand, is now on sale for $42.12 on Anker's website . This is down from its original price of $53.99. You’ll need to use the promo code Ankerhowtogeek2025 to get this big discount when you check out.





Hasbro’s New Marvel Legends Figures Are the Bendiest Boys Around
20Gizmodo / 6h
Whether it's Mr. Fantastic or Shuma-Gorath (sorry, 'Gargantos'), Hasbro's newest Marvel reveals are all about that flexibility.





10 Huge Gaming Mysteries That Remain Unsolved
How-To Geek / 6h
Some of the best games ever made have important plot points, characters, and unexplained events that are shrounded in mystery.





5 Free Nights. 300,000 Points. IHG’s Richest Credit Card Deal Ever Just Launched.
View from the Wing / 6h
The IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card has a best-ever initial bonus offer by a lot, worth 5 free night awards which can have a total value of 300,000 points. That’s more than double the value of the previous offer, and something I recall their offering only once before. Continue reading ...





Google Messages Will Show Which Friends Have the Best Text Features
How-To Geek / 6h
RCS is available for more people than ever, but knowing which of your contacts have been upgraded and which are still stuck in the stone age of SMS can feel like a mystery. Google Messages is finally making it easier to tell the difference.





FAA Denies Pilot Communication Issues, Fielder Responds “That’s Dumb”
20One Mile at a Time / 6h
I’ve written about HBO’s “The Rehearsal,” starring Nathan Fielder . The show is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, as it culminates with Fielder flying a real Boeing 737 full of actors , just to see what it’s like to be a pilot. I can’t recommend the show enough, with the caveat that Fielder is a quirky guy, and you need to see the whole show through, since it’s easy to fall off after an epis





Google’s Veo 3 Has People Crashing Out Over AI Slop
26Gizmodo / 6h
What even is anything anymore?





The viral emotional support kangaroo is an AI creation
Mashable / 6h
You might've seen those viral images and videos of the emotional support kangaroo in an airport. Hopefully, you at least wondered if the video was AI-generated . Or maybe you were fooled by a quick scroll. We're here to tell that, yes, the viral emotional support kangaroo was indeed AI-generated. Here is the video in question. View this post on Instagram How do we know it's AI? First, it's probab





If NASA Had Blown Up This Many Rockets, The Government Would Have Cancelled the Space Program
300+Futurism / 6h
As an institution, the Pentagon has come to be known for many things over the years — its transparency , its generosity , its cunning . Consistency is not one of them. SpaceX, a private company with a valuation of over $350 billion , is currently coasting off billions of dollars in Pentagon launch programs . Based on contracts in force in 2025, the company will now carry out the majority of US mi





Meta could soon start building tech for the US Army
Engadget / 6h
Meta is bidding to build high-tech wearables for the US Army, as reported by Wall Street Journal . The company is teaming up with Palmer Luckey's defense firm Anduril Industries on the project, which has been dubbed EagleEye. The contract is worth around $100 million, though it hasn't been awarded yet. It's part of a larger $22 billion Army wearables project of which Anduril is the lead vendor .





This 42,800mAh Solar Power Bank Is 40% Off, Amazon Is Selling Out Fast Before Month’s End
Gizmodo / 6h
Solar charging might not be the main way to power the battery, but it’s still a useful backup for emergencies.





Five Great Read-Later Apps to Replace Pocket
Lifehacker / 6h
Mozilla recently announced that it's shutting down the read-later app Pocket on July 8, 2025. If you're a fan like I was, now's the time to start looking at alternatives. You have until October 8 of this year to export your saves from Pocket, so get testing now to find the right read-later replacement for you. Use your browser's reading list feature Credit: Pranay Parab I'm a big fan of recommend





Grab This Compact 100-watt Baseus Charger for Just $36
How-To Geek / 7h
Are you still using a slow, chunky power adapter? Now might be the time for a replacement—Baseus is offering its compact 100-watt power adapter for just $36. Plus, can redeem an extra 30% discount by adding an second Baseus product to your Amazon cart and using coupon code 4GT8XITF .





JetBlue CEO Admits “We’re Not Winning” As Company-Wide Morale Collapses
99View from the Wing / 7h
JetBlue's CEO admits that the airline hasn't felt like it's winning - and that's caused morale issues across the company. Flight attendants are demoralized, pilots are demoralized, and so are corporate employees: "We're in a very challenging situation." Continue reading ...





Use This App to Add Windows-Style Auto Scrolling to macOS
Lifehacker / 7h
You just set up your brand new Mac and are about to scroll through a long document. You press the middle button on your mouse, expecting to be able to scroll by moving your cursor the way you can on Windows or Linux. Nothing happens. What gives? It turns out macOS doesn't support this feature, sometimes called auto scrolling. There are all kinds of little annoyances when you switch from one opera





Facebook sees rise in violent content and harassment after policy changes
30Engadget / 7h
Meta has published the first of its quarterly integrity reports since Mark Zuckerberg walked back the company's hate speech policies and changed its approach to content moderation earlier this year. According to the reports, Facebook saw an uptick in violent content, bullying and harassment despite an overall decrease in the amount of content taken down by Meta. The reports are the first time Met





The Strange Secret Behind Venus’ Pancake Volcanoes
Gizmodo / 7h
A new study suggests the planet’s iconic domes owe their strange shape to both thick lava and a flexible surface.





Critical security flaw could leave over 100,000 WordPress sites at risk
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
A flaw in TI WooCommerce Wishlist allows threat actors to upload arbitrary files Since the files can be malicious, they could fully take over a website A patch is not yet released, so users should take care A critical-severity vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin is possibly exposing hundreds of thousands of websites to different risks, including complete website takeover. Security researc





A Swedish MMA Tournament Spotlights the Trump Administration's Handling of Far-Right Terrorism
31Wired / 7h
A member of a California-based fight club seems to have attended an event hosted by groups with ties to an organization the US government labeled a terrorist group. Will the Trump administration care?





Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just A$23
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Upgrade your PC for just A$23 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license , on sale through June 1. Do you have an old computer that could use a refresh? Upgrade its operating system and give it new life with Windows 11 Pro, now just A$23 (reg. A$310) through June 1. If you’ve got an older device lying around, you don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a brand-new laptop. Just give





The Best Electric SUV for Family Road Trips in 2025
How-To Geek / 7h
The number of electric vehicles on the market is slowly but surely growing, with more competitors in every segment. If you’re looking for an electric family SUV with three rows of seats, there is one option that stands out by offering a spacious interior , tons of standard features, and impressive range.





Enigmatic hominin species studied using 2 million-year-old proteins
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The ability to study ancient DNA has revolutionized our ability to understand our own species' past. It has clarified our relationship with Neanderthals and revealed the existence of Denisovans. But even in the most favorable environments, DNA degrades over time, setting a limit on how far back we can hope to resolve questions about our ancestors. And most of the species we've had trouble underst





AI video just took a startling leap in realism. Are we doomed?
75Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Last week, Google introduced Veo 3 , its newest video generation model that can create 8-second clips with synchronized sound effects and audio dialog—a first for the company's AI tools. The model, which generates videos at 720p resolution (based on text descriptions called "prompts" or still image inputs), represents what may be the most capable consumer video generator to date, bringing video s





Video apps like Hulu “cannot be used on Nintendo Switch 2,” says support page
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Nintendo's Switch 2 has a small handful of new releases in its launch lineup, but for the first few months after its release, the main thing you'll be able to play on it will be your existing library of Switch games. And while Nintendo has promised reasonably comprehensive backward compatibility, the company is still working through the process of testing over 15,000 third-party Switch games with





The Galaxy Z Flip 7 Might Have a Surprising Hardware Change
How-To Geek / 7h
Here at How-To Geek , we don't typically cover a lot of leaks or rumors because they can be, and often are, completely wrong or blown out of proportion. You never know when something's actually true until it's official. If this one is true, however, it might end up changing your summer purchase plans if you were waiting for this year's new Samsung foldables.





iPad Wi-Fi 128GB Hits a New Record Low Price, Amazon Clears Stock Ahead of Prime Day
Gizmodo / 7h
This 2025 iPad is one of the best tablets on the market to date.





WhatsApp introduces new creative tools for status updates
Engadget / 7h
WhatsApp will soon allow users to post collages, music and new stickers as part of their WhatsApp Status. The status feature within WhatsApp functions similarly to the Stories feature on Facebook and Instagram. Users can share text, photo or video to their status, which will disappear after 24 hours. Since March , users have had the option to add a song clip to their status and can select songs f





DJI Osmo 360 leak suggests Insta360 rival could land sooner than expected – and it may be joined by the tiny DJI Osmo Nano
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
A new leak claims the DJI Osmo 360 will be launched in July 2025 The "DJI Osmo Nano" has mentioned in a recent FCC filing Tariff uncertainty could mean US launches are postponed DJI’s long-rumored 360 camera may be only weeks away from release – and it might not be the only action camera the brand has in store for us this summer. In a report published today, Chinese website IT Home claims that th





Karate Kids, Ranked
Gizmodo / 7h
'The Karate Kid' movies, of course. Not actual kids. We'll save that for another time. 'Karate Kid: Legends' is now in theaters.





Leprosy’s Origins Are Even Weirder Than We Thought
Gizmodo / 7h
New research complicates the narrative of how leprosy reached the Americas.





Perplexity’s new tool can generate spreadsheets, dashboards, and more
27TechCrunch / 7h
Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine gunning for Google, on Thursday released Perplexity Labs, a tool for subscribers to Perplexity’s $20-per-month Pro plan that can craft reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and more. Perplexity Labs is available on the web, iOS, and Android, and coming soon to Perplexity’s apps for Mac and Windows. “Perplexity Labs can help you […]





Five Tricks Insurance Companies Use to Deny Claims (and How to Avoid Them)
Lifehacker / 7h
Insurance is a modern necessity—and it can often be a literal lifesaver. When any sort of disaster strikes, whether it’s to your property , your business, or your health , getting a payment on your claim can mean the difference between getting through the emergency in one piece and being buried under bills for years to come. While it might seem pretty straightforward, anyone who’s actually dealt





How to Make the Most of Netflix When Traveling
How-To Geek / 7h
Big on traveling but still want to enjoy Netflix content like usual? Your Netflix account has features that can help you make the best out of your trips, allowing you to enjoy content on the go as you do at home.





Steam Just Fixed One of My Biggest Complaints
How-To Geek / 7h
For years, one of my biggest annoyances with Steam has been the confusing and complicated way of getting from a game to the developer's other projects. That's finally being fixed, alongside other updates to developer and publisher homepages on Steam.





Which Routes Feature Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite? Vancouver Is Next!
36One Mile at a Time / 7h
Several months ago, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class . I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product . Cathay Pacific is a world class airline , and this really elevates the carrier’s business class to being among the best in the world . As is the case with any new product, the challenge is the lengthy rollout, as actually retrofitting aircraft with a





American Airlines launches TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at 4 airports, with more hubs to come
The Points Guy / 7h
American Airlines has finally gone live with one of the biggest time-savers that exists today at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. The carrier on Thursday launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at four major airports, including two of its busy East Coast hubs. As part of the new partnership, TSA PreCheck members flying with American will be able to fly through checkpoints without sh





Tesla alum’s Heron Power closes $38M Series A to transform key grid technology
TechCrunch / 7h
Heron Power is developing solid-state transformers, which promise to be more compact and responsive than the century-old analog models.





RFK Jr's "Make America Healthy Again" Report Cites Studies That Don't Exist, in Clear Sign of AI Generated Slop
200+Futurism / 7h
Last week, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a controversial "Make America Healthy Again" Commission report. The report was already criticized for blaming the decline in Americans' health woes on discredited scapegoats such as cell phone radiation and the " overmedicalization of kids ." Now it turns out the report was also relying on some extremely questionable sources to back up it





In a victory for Palmer Luckey, Meta and Anduril work on mixed reality headsets for the military
TechCrunch / 7h
On Thursday, Anduril and Meta announced news that feels like a fairy tale ending for Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey. The two companies are working together to build extended reality (XR) devices for the U.S. military, Anduril announced in a blog post. “I am glad to be working with Meta once again,” Luckey is quoted as […]





The Statue of Liberty Is for Sale: Amazon Is Selling Its 1685-Pieces LEGO Set at a Record Low Price
31Gizmodo / 7h
The LEGO Statue of Liberty is on sale at Amazon.





3 reasons why this is the best card for Admirals Club lounge access
28The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. For many travelers, airport lounge access is crucial as it provides a space where you can either relax before a journey or be productive and get work done. This is where American Admirals Club lounges come in. There are more than 50 of them worldwide, and you can get acce





Massive data leak exposes 1.6 million Etsy and other TikTok shop customer details - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Over 1.6 million files have been discovered online by researchers These seem to belong to Etsy, Poshmark, and TikTok Shop customers Personally Identifiable Information is included Two apparently unsecured Azure Blob Storage containers holding a combined 1.6 million files have been discovered by CyberNews researchers , allegedly belonging to online shopping platforms Etsy, Poshmark, and TikTok Sho





A Big Change for Ubuntu Linux Releases Is Here
How-To Geek / 8h
Canonical, the company that develops the Ubuntu Linux distribution, is adding to its release schedule by dropping "snapshots" for upcoming Ubuntu releases every month. It's the first significant change to Ubuntu's release cycle in many years, and the goal is to improve testing.





Trump allies expect he’ll double down on tariffs after sweeping court block
70Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Donald Trump can't impose whatever tariffs he wants on a whim, a federal court ruled Wednesday, issuing an opinion that analysts say has only stoked more trade chaos. The ruling permanently blocked some of the most controversial tariffs and reportedly scrambled Trump's ongoing trade talks with many countries pressured into negotiations by the threat of those tariffs, CNN reported . The blocked ta





Discord lures users to click on ads by offering them new Orbs currency
29Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Discord is further distancing itself from its ad-free beginnings by offering users a new virtual currency for clicking on in-platform advertisements. Acoording to a blog post this week by Peter Sellis, Discord’s SVP of product, a “small group” of Discord users around the globe can now earn "Orbs" through Play Quests , which Discord announced in March 2024 and let users earn in-game rewards by get





Elon Musk to exit government, upset that Trump bill undermines DOGE’s work
86Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Elon Musk said he is leaving the Trump administration, attributing his departure not to any disagreement with Trump but rather to the legal limit on the number of days a special government employee may serve each year. "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending," Musk wrot





RFK Jr. yanks pandemic vaccine funding as Moderna reports positive results
100+Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Department of Health and Human Services—under the control of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—has canceled millions of dollars in federal funding awarded to Moderna to produce an mRNA vaccine against influenza viruses with pandemic potential , including the H5N1 bird flu currently sweeping US poultry and dairy cows. Last July, the Biden administration's HHS awarded Moderna $176 mil





‘The Purge’ Creator’s Latest Movie Pits Pete Davison Against Elderly Eldritch Horrors
Gizmodo / 8h
The first trailer for 'The Home' teases a community service gig gone very, very wrong.





My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Sonos Beam Gen 2
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sonos appears to have co-opted Apple's business strategy: making premium products that are user-friendly for high prices. People will buy them whether they're discounted or not, apparently, but it's always better to get a good price. And that's what you get with the Sonos B





The Google Play Store Can Now Answer All Your App Questions
How-To Geek / 8h
If you've ever found yourself scrolling through an app's description in the Play Store, searching for a specific detail or just trying to figure out if it's worth a download, you're not alone. What if you could simply ask the app your questions? Well, now you can.





Elon Musk Isn’t Really ‘Leaving’ the Government, but He Is on Everyone’s Shit List
77Gizmodo / 8h
How many DOGE boys are still rooting around in the federal government?





Sonos Beam Soundbar Hits All-Time Low Price, Now’s the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your TV or Speaker
Gizmodo / 8h
If you appreciate great sound, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a smart and stylish addition to any home.





YouTube will soon let viewers use Google Lens to search what they see while watching Shorts
TechCrunch / 8h
YouTube announced on Thursday that it's bringing Google Lens to YouTube Shorts in the coming weeks.





DeepSeek’s distilled new R1 AI model can run on a single GPU
TechCrunch / 8h
DeepSeek's updated R1 reasoning AI model is getting the bulk of the AI community's attention this week.





Trump Thinks His New Plane From Qatar Is Too Big
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Size matters.





QD-OLED Monitors Are Finally Cheap Enough to Tempt Me
How-To Geek / 8h
One of the components I upgrade with the least frequency is my computer monitor. Which means that I often let several generations of improvement pass me by before spending money on a new screen.





VirtualBox Is Finally Bringing Proper VMs To ARM Windows 11
How-To Geek / 8h
Those of us who have stuck with x86 tend to take VMs for granted, but on the ARM side of the pond, it's been an uphill battle to get VM support that's even remotely similar to x86's. Apple Silicon-powered Macs have led the way on VMs so far, but now, Windows 11 on ARM is getting some love as well.





First Look Inside American’s New 787-9: Patented Comfort Position And Lighting Details Never Seen On A U.S. Airline
38View from the Wing / 8h
I'm completely blown away by the American Airlines Boeing 787-9P, their new premium-heavy aircraft with business class suites and an all new premium economy. The truth is that even coach is improved. There's way more attention to detail throughout the cabin than in any plane I have seen from American Airlines, ever, or frankly from a U.S. airline in the past several decades. Continue reading ...





DeepSeek New Deepseek-R1 Model is Competitive With OpenAI O3 and Gemini 2.5 Pro
Next Big Future / 8h
A new version of DeepSeek is DeepSeek-R1-0528. DeepSeek R1 has significantly improved its depth of reasoning and inference capabilities by leveraging increased computational resources and introducing algorithmic optimization mechanisms during post-training. The model has demonstrated outstanding performance across various benchmark evaluations, including mathematics, programming, and general logic





Research Show Reasoning Models Improve With Any Rewards
Next Big Future / 8h
RLVR amplifies reasoning patterns that already exist. Qwen2.5-Math can uniquely do “code reasoning”-solving math by writing Python💻 (without execution). Code reasoning correlates with correctness (64% w/ vs 29% w/o). Spurious training amplifies code usage to 90%+. Just having reasoning models do more work in general, makes them improve performance. 💡Our hypothesis: RLVR amplifies reasoning patte





PS Plus annual subscriptions are up to 33 percent off
Engadget / 8h
Sony is offering PS Plus subscription plans at a deep discount . An annual subscription to the Premium tier is available for just $107, which is a discount of 33 percent. This promotion is running until June 11, giving gamers a bit of time to think things over. For the uninitiated, PS Plus Premium provides full access to the Game Catalog. This library includes hundreds of PS4 and PS5 titles. Each





US government sanctions tech company involved in cyber scams
TechCrunch / 8h
The Treasury said Funnull was involved in providing infrastructure for pig butchering crypto scams.





Former Tesla Robotics Boss Casually Torches Elon Musk's Vision for Saving the Company
53Futurism / 8h
With car sales cratering worldwide, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is desperately looking for alternative areas of growth. Apart from preparing to launch a fleet of autonomous "Cybercab" robotaxis, the billionaire has promised that an army of Optimus humanoid robots could soon be roaming factory floors, heralding a revolution in manufacturing. At least, that's his grandiose vision. Earlier this week, Musk t





CEO of Anthropic Warns That AI Will Destroy Huge Proportion of Well-Paying Jobs
48Futurism / 8h
Artificial intelligence could wipe out half of all entry-level white collar jobs — if Anthropic cofounder Dario Amodei is to be believed, at least. Speaking with Axios this week, Amodei claimed that the type of AI his company is building will have the capacity to unleash "unimaginable possibilities" onto the world, both good and bad. Unsurprisingly, the billionaire tech entrepreneur has white col





Corsair’s Ultra-Light FPS Gaming Mouse Gets a Big Discount
How-To Geek / 8h
If you want to level up your PC gaming with a fast, lightweight, yet durable mouse, Corsair has you covered. The Corsair M75 AIR ultra-lightweight FPS gaming mouse puts victory in your grasp, and right now it's on sale for under $40.





Updating Instagram Might Stop Your Android Battery From Draining
Lifehacker / 8h
As long as there have been smartphones, there have been issues with battery life. Sometimes, battery drain is inevitable. Many modern apps are powerful, and, as such, power-intensive; taking high-quality photos or videos can waste a battery like no one's business; and constantly searching for cell service can put a strain on your phone. However, problematic apps can also be to blame: If an app's





Google Photos' New Editor Has an 'AI Enhance' Mode
Lifehacker / 8h
Google Photos has announced a redesigned editor for tweaking your images. Predictably, the new editor adds a few new AI features aimed at helping you choose the right effects and edit photos faster. It also includes out a couple of previously Pixel exclusive editing tools—Auto Frame and Reimagine —although it'll take a bit for everyone to see these updates. The redesigned Google Photos editor Wit





The Home trailer teases Pete Davidson working at a creepy retirement home
Mashable / 8h
Anyone with a fear of eyes, needles, or both should steer well clear of the trailer for The Home , the new horror film from The Purge writer/director James DeMonaco and co-writer Adam Cantor. The story follows Max (Pete Davidson), a man sentenced to work in a retirement home as part of his community service. Of course, there's a catch. (There's always a catch!) That home harbors all sorts of gnar





WhatsApp announces new features for Status, an AIM away message for the 21st century
Mashable / 8h
WhatsApp Status is getting a bit of a facelift. Status is WhatsApp's version of an AIM away message (an ancient AOL feature from the early days of the social internet), which basically allows users to say what they're up to while they're not near the app. In a new feature released on Thursday, you can personalize your Status just like you would an Instagram Story. "More ways to express yourself o





No Mercy for Apple, Amazon Is Clearing Out Mac Mini M4 Stock at a New All-Time Low Price
Gizmodo / 8h
No need to wait for Black Friday, Amazon just slashed the price of the latest 2024 Mac Mini M4 to new lows.





EA has canceled Cliffhanger Games' Black Panther game and closed the studio to 'sharpen our focus' elsewhere
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
EA has canceled Cliffhanger Games' Black Panther game and shuttered the studio EA Entertainment president Laura Miele told staff that the decision was made to "sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities" Going forward, EA will focus on franchises like Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends , while also supporting games like Motive's Iron





Ben Stiller Says There Are Ideas for ‘Severance’ Spinoffs—What Could They Be?
Gizmodo / 9h
Season three of the Apple TV+ show is in the works but there could be more coming from the world of Lumon.





Over 364,000 people have personal info leaked following hack on data broker LexisNexis
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach after a cyberattack Personal information was taken affecting around 360,000 users Not everyone is happy with the response timeline from the organization Data analytics and risk management firm LexisNexis has disclosed a cyberattack that resulted in data theft affecting 364,333 individuals. In a notification letter sent to those affected, the company claims an





United Storms Back Into JFK With JetBlue Slot Swap And Frequent Flyer Deal—Redrawing New York Skies
44View from the Wing / 9h
Back in January I reported that United Airlines and JetBlue were in talks over a partnership. Today the two carriers made it official with a “Blue Sky” partnership that is frequent flyer linkup, slot trade, and long-game move in New York. Continue reading ...





Would You Report This Flight Attendant Safety Violation? I’m Torn…
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Usually I’m in the “snitches get stitches” camp, but I’m curious to hear if/when others would report things like this… The flight attendant behavior I observed on a recent flight The airline industry at large has an unwavering commitment to safety. That’s important, because flying starts getting unsafe when you cut into safety margins, and allow employees responsible for safety to break rules or





Blink’s New 2nd Gen Video Doorbell Has Head-to-Toe Views
How-To Geek / 9h
Blink, the Amazon-owned company known for its affordable smart home security solutions, just announced its new next-generation Video Doorbell. It is packed with upgrades and a new Sync Module Core and will be available starting today.





Garmin's long-rumored Whoop-style screenless 'sleep band' will reportedly break cover soon
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Garmin is apparently working on a screenless, Whoop-style recovery tracker The band is set to launch 'within two months' according to leak site The5KRunner Details include vibration alarms, LED battery life indicators and tap gestures – just like Whoop Yes, it's been rumored before, but it sounds as though we could be seeing a very different style of fitness tracker from Garmin in a couple of mon





This fun, point-and-shoot camera is like a cross between a Fujifilm X100VI and Camp Snap –and now has a tempting price tag
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Retro compact has no rear LCD and film-style digital filters It offers instant one-button Wi-Fi transfer to cloud or mobile app Kickstarter campaign launching "mid-June" according to website The upcoming Echolens is a digital camera that stands out from the pack. Designed to recreate the experience of shooting on analog film, it has no rear screen and built-in film-style filters to create warm, v





Microsoft investigates nasty Windows 11 bug that leaves PCs unable to boot – here’s what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 have been hit by a bug that can leave a PC unable to boot Microsoft is investigating this recovery error glitch in the May update Windows 11 Home users are unlikely to be affected, we’re told, but that doesn’t mean they can’t run into this showstopping affair Those who haven’t yet installed the latest cumulative update for Windows 11 in May – by which I mean the upgrade r





14 best all-inclusive resorts with swim-up rooms
The Points Guy / 9h
There are few luxuries as novel as swimming right up to your suite at an all-inclusive resort . Swim-up accommodations blur the line between your private space and access to a pool, offering a place to cool off just steps from your bed. All-inclusive resorts have come a long way in their evolution from ordinary buffet-and-beach setups into stylish, service-driven destinations overflowing with cle





Amazon Offers Govee LED Smart Touch Table Lamp at a Record Low to Clear Out Inventory
Gizmodo / 9h
Set this lamp to display all your favorite colors and have some well-deserved relaxation time at home.





You Can Get a Subscription of Microsoft 365 for $20 Less Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. When you’re juggling work on your laptop, managing your calendar on your phone, and storing family vacation photos somewhere in the cloud, it helps to have one service that actually talks to all your devices. That’s what Microsoft 365 Personal aims to do. Right now, StackSo





Grab Sonos Era 300 speakers while theyre back to Black Friday pricing at Amazon
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $90 : As of May 29, the Sonos Era 300 is on sale for just $359 (reg. $449) across retailers, including Amazon , Walmart , Best Buy , and Sonos itself . That's 20% in savings and matches its record-low price from Black Friday. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Era 300 $359 at Amazon $449 Save $90 As much as we love the Sonos audio lineup — from their high-end soundbars to their Blueto





Save $450 on DJIs massive power station at Amazon and prep for any disaster
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $450: The DJI Power 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $549 with the on-page coupon. That works out to a 45% discount off the standard price of $999. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station $549 at Amazon $999 Save $450 Unexpected power outages can happen at any time. Next time, instead of scrambling for shelter with power or begging to stay





This Amazon hack lets you save $45 on 1 year of Spotify Premium
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $45: As of May 29, Amazon shoppers can buy a $99 Spotify Gift Card that covers 12 months of Spotify Premium, saving you $45 off the usual $144 cost. Opens in a new window Credit: Spotify Spotify Premium Gift Card $99 at Amazon Paying monthly subscriptions can seem less daunting than big, once-a-year payments. However, an annual payment can often save you a pretty penny. Unfortunately, Spotif





What’s going on at Victoria’s Secret? Security incident shuts down site.
Mashable / 9h
Victoria's Secret seems to have suffered a major online security incident. The retailer's website was down on Thursday — showing only an apologetic message to customers — leaving would-be shoppers scrambling. It appears the security incident began in the evening hours, eastern U.S. time, on Wednesday. Reuters reported at that time the company had taken down its website's functionality as well as





Need more The Last of Us? Save 50% on the games at Amazon
Mashable / 9h
UP TO 57% OFF: As of May 29, save up to 57% on The Last of Us Part I ($29.83) and The Last of Us Part II Remastered ($29.99) at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'The Last of Us Part I' $29.83 at Amazon $69.99 Save $40.16 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered' $29.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $20.00 The Last of Us season 2 just ended, and fans are already





Tesla pleads for Senate to spare its booming energy business
25TechCrunch / 9h
If the Senate were to pass it with those repeals in tact, it could have a devastating impact on Tesla’s energy division.





12 Video Game Franchises That Bend the Rules with Crossover Universes
How-To Geek / 9h
You would be surprised how many games share a universe, even if they seem completely unrelated. Developers tend to hide little hints here and there, expecting players to connect the dots, but many have gone years before players realize.





From a Stranger Things season 5 release date to new movie trailer reveals, these are the 4 things I'm most excited to see at Netflix Tudum 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
The 2025 edition of Netflix Tudum , aka the now-annual fan event that celebrates everything about the world's best streaming service , is almost upon us. This year's installment will take place on Saturday, May 31 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET – non-US readers can work out when it'll begin using the aforementioned times – and there'll be plenty of announcements made on the night. We already know that TV hit





The best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2
Engadget / 9h
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB of built-in storage, eight times more than the original Switch and four times more than the Switch OLED . But the new console’s improved performance means that some games will hog a ton of that space: Cyberpunk 2077 is a 60GB download, for one, while Split Fiction checks in at 73GB. Other titles aren’t nearly as big, but chances are you’ll eventually want to





Apple’s US App Store topped $400B in developer billings and sales in 2024
TechCrunch / 9h
Just ahead of its Worldwide Developers Conference next month, Apple on Thursday announced new figures related to the U.S. App Store’s financial success. The company says its U.S. App Store ecosystem has generated $406 billion in developer billings and sales in 2024 — a figure that’s nearly tripled in size since 2019, when it then […]





Amazon and The New York Times enter AI-related licensing agreement
Engadget / 9h
The New York Times and Amazon have entered into a multi-year licensing agreement that will allow Amazon access to much of the publication’s editorial content for AI-related uses. In a press release announcing the deal, The New York Times shared that this agreement will bring new features for customers like accessing summaries or excerpts of Times content using Alexa. It will also allow Amazon to





Trump Responds to Elon Musk's Attack
100+Futurism / 9h
President Donald Trump has responded to billionaire and former number-one ally Elon Musk, after he heavily criticized the White House's so-called "big, beautiful bill." Over the weekend, Musk told CBS News that he's "disappointed" by the price tag of the tax and spending bill, arguing that it "increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing





"Unnecessary and disproportionate" – Experts slam 2-month VPN ban enforced in India
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Doda, a district in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, issued a 2-month VPN ban over national security concerns The ban was enforced on May 2, 2025, with some VPN users reportedly detained after that date Experts are warning against the attack on people's digital rights, while questioning the legality of the ban Doda, a district in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, enforced a 2-month VPN ban on Ma





ASUS 14-Inch Chromebook Costs Almost Nothing, an Absolute Steal for a 4.9-Star Laptop
Gizmodo / 9h
Save almost 50% on the Asus Chromebook CX14 for a limited time at Best Buy.





Elon Musk leaves DOGE amid tanking Tesla sales
100+Engadget / 9h
Elon Musk has left his role as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” Musk wrote on X . “The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.” DOGE





‘Murderbot’ Uses the Fake TV Series Trope So Perfectly
52Gizmodo / 9h
'The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon' offers comedic relief, but that's not all.





World War Z VR announced as a new first-person single player game, coming to SteamVR and Meta Quest this summer
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
World War Z VR , a new first-person, single-player game, is coming to SteamVR and Meta Quest on August 12 Saber Interactive's new game will allow players to take on hordes of over 200 zombies at once in VR Pre-orders are now available on the Meta Store and Steam Saber Interactive has announced the next game in its World War Z franchise, World War Z VR , and it's launching this summer. World War Z





Configuring your Philips Hue lights and sensors is now headache-free thanks to this free app update
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
A new update for the Philips Hue mobile app is rolling out now The app now suggests adding new sensors and switches to a zone during the setup process This avoids a problem where lighting scenes are unavailable later on If you've ever struggled to set up new sensors and switches for your Philips Hue lights, help is at hand. A new app update is rolling out now that automatically suggests adding ac





NordVPN extends post-quantum encryption protection to all applications – here's everything we know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
NordVPN has launched post-quantum encryption (PQE) across all its applications The provider launched its first iteration of PQE in 2024, but only for its Linux VPN app This comes as traditional encryption methods are set to become obsolete with the advent of quantum computers NordVPN has just taken an important step forward into its post-quantum transition, extending support for quantum-safe encr





The 10 Best Browser-Based Games to Kill Time
How-To Geek / 10h
We all need to waste a bit of time now and again, whether it's because we're putting off a job we don't want to do or simply because we've got nothing else going on.





Google AI Mode for Search Has Arrived. Proceed With Caution.
NYT > Technology / 10h
AI Mode excels at tasks like product research for online shopping. But it falls short on basic web searches.





The Best Heat-Resistant Vegetables to Grow in Your Summer Garden
Lifehacker / 10h
This summer is predicted to be another scorcher, with record breaking temperatures across the U.S. beginning in June. While traditional summer crops do require heat, which is why we wait for summer to grow them, extreme heat waves or heat domes are a different thing altogether. Plants have a series of behaviors they'll display when under heat pressure. They can wilt, which is what it sounds like,





The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar is back down to its best price ever from Black Friday
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $130 : As of May 29, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar is back down to $369 (reg. $499) for the first time since December. That's 26% in savings and its lowest price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar $369 at Amazon $499 Save $130 TV display tech is lightyears ahead of sound, which is why you may want to invest in a soundbar to make the most of your viewing





The Best Budget-Friendly Japanese Luxury Sports Sedan in 2025
How-To Geek / 10h
Luxury compact sports sedans offer the best of both worlds, giving you everyday practicality while being nearly uncompromising when it comes to performance. If you’re looking for one of these banging machines from Japan and don’t want to spend an absurd amount of money, there is but one option.





Sonos home speakers are up to 26 percent off right now
Engadget / 10h
Sonos is selling a bunch of its speakers at a discount via Amazon. This includes the well-regarded Era 300 smart speaker, which is down to just $359 . That's 20 percent off and notable because this particular speaker rarely goes on sale. It's a Sonos miracle! The deal applies to both the black and white colorways. The Era 300 is a highly capable device that we praised in our official review , say





Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger Is at Its Lowest Price, Free Adapter Included for a Limited Time
Gizmodo / 10h
Save 29% on the Anker MagSafe charger designed for use with the Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone.





Nothing’s New Phone Kills a Defining Feature but May Add a Whole New One
Gizmodo / 10h
Fans of the Glyph Interface got some bad news this morning.





Chinese hackers use Google Calendar in stealthy new attack
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Google found Chinese hackers abusing Google Calendar The service was used to host malicious instructions and to exfiltrate results ToughProgress campaign was carried out by Chinese state-sponsored hackers APT41 Chinese state-sponsored hackers known as APT41 have been seen abusing Google Calendar in their newest attacks, using it as part of the C2 infrastructure. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group





Citi Strata Premier Card review: Valuable earning rates on top spending categories
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi Strata Premier Card overview The Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees ) is an under-the-radar gem with a phenomenal range of bonus categories. While Citi points aren’t as valuable as Chase or Amex points, the ability to earn 3 points per dollar on eligible t





My Favorite Shortcuts for Quickly Navigating Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft Excel is so jam-packed with cells, worksheets, tabs, buttons, and dialog boxes that navigating your way around the program using your mouse can sometimes seem like more hassle than it's worth! Here are my favorite keyboard shortcuts for speeding up this process.





This Temporary E-Tattoo Is Like a Mood Ring for Your Face
Gizmodo / 10h
The novel wireless tech could provide a comfortable alternative to the traditional EEG.





Report: Apple will jump straight to “iOS 26” in shift to year-based version numbers
22Ars Technica - All content / 10h
There may never be an iOS 19 or a macOS 16, according to reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. At its Worldwide Developers Conference next month, Apple reportedly plans to shift toward version numbers based on years rather than the current numbering system. This is intended to unify the company's current maze of version numbers; instead of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, tvOS 19, watchOS 11, and v





Trump bans sales of chip design software to China
22Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The Trump administration has told US companies that offer software used to design semiconductors to stop selling their services to Chinese groups, in the latest attempt to make it harder for China to develop advanced chips. Several people familiar with the move said the US Department of Commerce had told so-called electronic design automation groups—which include Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens ED





A Japanese audio company just launched 'world-first' triple-hybrid driver headphones, with an amazing 140 hours of battery life – plus a special edition version with J-pop star Hyde
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
The Aviot WA-J1 will ship worldwide in July Three drivers combined: piezo, planar and dynamic Price converts to about $270 / £200 / AU$424 The Japanese audio brand Aviot has introduced what it says is the world's first "Tribrid" 3-driver headphones, the WA-J1 – and it's made a special edition in collaboration with the J-pop star Hyde. What's a Tribrid? According to Aviot, it's one piezo driver, o





Two of the World’s Worst Termites Hooked Up in Florida—and Now We’re Screwed
36Gizmodo / 10h
Scientists have confirmed that two invasive termite species are interbreeding, creating a destructive new hybrid that could spread across the U.S.





Elon Musk Just Ghosted a Huge Company Meeting
100+Futurism / 10h
Elon Musk is doing his very best to rehabilitate his damaged image. DOGE and all that government twaddle is behind him, he insists . He's going to be working closely at his businesses again, instead of chainsawing federal agencies and getting screamed at by Trump cabinet members. He's done with politics — or spending loads of money on it, anyway. There's robotaxis to roll out and Mars-settlement-





Customers furious after Game cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders
34BBC News / 10h
Affected customers - who have waited years for the console launch - have reacted with fury.





LG 5.1.1-Channel Soundbar Bundle Is Now Way Cheaper Than JBL, and It’s Only at Best Buy
Gizmodo / 10h
Say goodbye to inaudible dialogue scenes with this LG 5.1.1-channel soundbar with rear speakers and subwoofer for 40% off at Best Buy.





Weird but cool: This $22 emergency lantern has a hand crank that charges your phone
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $7.60: The Joyeky Camping Lantern lets you charge your phone by hand crank. And as of May 29, it's on sale for just $22.38 at Amazon, a discount of 25%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Joyeky Camping Lantern $22.38 at Amazon $29.98 Save $7.60 If you're planning on going camping and enjoying the gorgeous summer weather, there are a few necessities you should always make sure you take wit





A 96-foot strand of Govee Outdoor String Lights is $45 off in time for summer nights
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $45: The Govee Outdoor String Lights (96 foot) are on sale at Govee for just $54.99, down from the standard list price of $99.99. That's a 45% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Outdoor String Lights $54.99 at Govee $99.99 Save $45.00 We're just a few days away from June which means it's time for nights spent out in the backyard. Or if you live in an apartment, summer evenin





Sign me up for The Thursday Murder Club trailer
Mashable / 10h
Cancel all Thursday plans forevermore, for the first trailer for Netflix 's The Thursday Murder Club has dropped. Based on Richard Osman's wildly popular cozy crime novel, the Chris Columbus-directed film will take fans and newcomers into Cooper's Chase. In this luxe Kent retirement village, four amateur sleuths hit the red yarn wall and solve cold cases in the drawing room over tea. Elizabeth (H





The iPad Pro is finally under $850
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $150: As of May 29, Apple's iPad Pro has finally dipped under $850. Get the tablet with M4 chip for $849.99 at Amazon and save $149.01. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $849.99 at Amazon $999 Save $149.01 Professionals are no longer restricted to working on the confines of a desktop or laptop . With the innovations in tablet processors, especially





Everything New in Samsung's One UI 8 (so Far)
Lifehacker / 10h
With Google expected to push out its next major Android update to its own Pixel phones sometime next month, Samsung is catching up: Its top-end phones got updates to One UI 7 (based on Android 15) this year, and now the beta version of One UI 8 (based on Android 16 ) is available if you own a Galaxy S25 phone and live in the U.S., UK, Germany, or South Korea. While there aren't any revolutionary





DeepSeek’s updated R1 AI model is more censored, test finds
TechCrunch / 10h
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s newest AI model, an updated version of the company’s R1 reasoning model, achieves impressive scores on benchmarks for coding, math, and general knowledge, nearly surpassing OpenAI’s flagship o3. But the upgraded R1, also known as “R1-0528,” might also be less willing to answer contentious questions, in particular questions about topics the […]





Nintendo’s updated mobile app will make sharing Switch 2 screenshots a lot easier
Engadget / 10h
Nintendo is gearing up for the launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, and to ensure you’re ready to go when the console arrives at your door, you’ll need to download the latest update for the newly renamed Nintendo Switch App. The app, which was previously called the Nintendo Switch Online app, had added a number of new features, including a more seamless screenshot interface, GameChat functionality a





Westin Guest Finds Gas Canisters Hidden In Room, Charged $500+ For Removal
43One Mile at a Time / 10h
OMAAT reader Samuel shared a wild story with me, whereby he found five discarded nitrous gas canisters hidden in his hotel room, reported it to staff, and was then charged £375 ($505) for them to be removed. Hotel accuses guest of lying about discarded gas canisters This experience involves Samuel’s stay last week at the Westin London City . Long story short, during his stay, he discovered five e





This Highly Rated PS5 Controller Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're someone who spends serious time with your PlayStation 5 and wants a controller that can match that energy, the Sony DualSense Edge Wireless Controller is currently down to $169.99 from $199.99 on Amazon—its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. PlayStatio





Volkswagen ID.Buzz review: A head-turning EV microbus with unfortunate flaws
34Engadget / 10h
While we're still waiting for a true electric minivan to hit the US, VW's ID.Buzz microbus is close. It's a unique family hauler that'll definitely get your neighbors buzzing. No, seriously, during my week of testing I had over a dozen conversations with strangers who were fascinated by the ID.Buzz. One of my neighbors stopped their car dramatically when they saw it, backed up, and just had to gi





Criminal IP to Debut at Infosecurity Europe 2025
Next Big Future / 11h
Torrance, United States / California, 29th May 2025, CyberNewsWire





How emerging ransomware trends can help inform payment decisions
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Thanks to intensified activity on the part of law enforcement agencies worldwide – resulting in the shutdown of highly profitable and destructive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups such as LockBit – we’ve seen some encouraging signs within the ongoing fight against ransomware threats. Annual ransomware payment totals fell from $1.25 billion in 2023 to $813.55 million last year. Meanwhile, the





‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye’ Brings Curses, Chaos, and Heart
Gizmodo / 11h
Science Saru's theatrical preview prepares 'Dan Da Dan' for a genre-bending comeback before season 2 haunts your anime watchlist this July.





The Order: 1886 was the first game in an uncompleted trilogy, according to its developer
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The Order: 1886 creative director Ru Weerasuriya has revealed that the game was supposed to be the first game in a trilogy The Order 1891 and The Order 1899 were planned, and the second game was in the early stages of development before it was canceled The sequel would have featured bigger fight sequences and a multiplayer mode that was cut from the first game The PlayStation 4 exclusive The Orde





A decade in, bootstrapped Thinkst Canary reaches $20M in ARR without VC funding
TechCrunch / 11h
Reflecting on 10 years since its launch, the honeypot maker explains why the company did not take on any VC funding.





Leave These Tech Accessories in Your Suitcase and Never Take Them Out
How-To Geek / 11h
Packing is stressful enough as it is. Why not make it easier with a few additions to your suitcase?





Air Canada axes 5 US routes in latest network adjustment
34The Points Guy / 11h
Perhaps transborder demand isn’t what it once was. Air Canada filed plans over the weekend to exit five U.S. routes, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson. The affected routes will cease flying over the next few months, and none of them will be operated during the winter season. Air Canada is making cuts across its big Canadian hubs, including two cuts f





Criminals are using AI to create fake documents to trick businesses
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
We may not think much about it, but businesses need to rely on digital and physical documents every day. Decisions, purchases, and deals worth millions hinge on information in official documents being trustworthy. In the new world that AI has brought about, forged or altered documents are becoming not only very convincing, but also available to anyone with basic AI tools . The news cycle has been





Hermès is launching a pair of wireless headphones, and yes, they'll cost as much as a car
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Luxury brand Hermés unveils its first over-ear headphones Yours for the same price as 33 pairs of the Sony XM6 Specs are still secret, but the design may offer clues Luxury brand Hermès has announced a set of high-end wireless headphones, and as you might expect they're going to cost a bit more than a pair made by 1More. As WWD.com reports , the headphones will cost $15,000. And if you think that





A key Microsoft OneDrive feature has a worrying security flaw which could expose user data
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Researchers found a flaw in Microsoft OneDrive File Picker The flaw stems in the lack of fine-grained OAuth permissions Microsoft acknowledges the flaw, but hasn't fixed it yet A vulnerability in Microsoft’s OneDrive File Picker has been found which could allow threat actors to access people’s entire cloud archives, experts have warned. Security researchers Oasis discovered the flaw and reported





For Star Wars Month, Amazon Is Selling Off The LEGO Millennium Falcon at an All-Time Low
Gizmodo / 11h
This LEGO Star Wars set consistently ranks among Amazon’s bestsellers.





Meta AI now has 1B monthly active users
TechCrunch / 11h
Meta AI now has one billion monthly active users across its apps, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, as first reported by CNBC. The new milestone doubles the 500 million monthly active users Meta AI had back in September 2024. The “focus for this year is deepening the experience […]





Exclusive: American’s New 787-9P Adds 51 Business Class Suites—By Cutting Legroom In Coach And Premium Economy
27View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines will debut its new Boeing 787-9P aircraft – new delivery planes with all-new interiors – in about a week. It will initially fly Chicago to Los Angeles and then Chicago – London, before being added to routes from Philadelphia. And we now know the stats on seats in the cabin. I've been sent a copy of the mockup for this page that's expected to go live on June 1 for the new 787-9P





NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, May 30 (game #719)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, May 29 (game #718) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever





Quordle hints and answers for Friday, May 30 (game #1222)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 29 (game #1221) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin





NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, May 30 (game #453)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 29 (game #452) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl





Blink's new wireless video doorbell gives Ring a run for its money with two-year battery life and HD night vision
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The new Blink Video Doorbell is on sale now for $69.99 (about £50 / AU$110) Its features include 150-degree field of view and infrared night vision Blink's affordable subscription plans unlock person recognition and alerts Ring makes some of the best video doorbells around, but if you're looking for one that's completely wireless, then the latest model from Blink might be even better. The company





7 days until doors open at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch / 11h
We’re on the final stretch! TechCrunch Sessions: AI kicks off in just seven days. Main stage and breakout sessions feature AI leaders from Google Cloud, Anthropic, OpenAI, Twelve Labs, and more. It’s your moment to connect, learn, and network at high velocity. Now’s the time to move — lock in your ticket and save $300, […]





Apple to change the way it names operating systems, report says
23TechCrunch / 11h
Apple will reportedly change the way it names its operating systems.





This new iPhone app feature will make Tesla owners happy
23Mashable / 11h
Tesla has updated its iPhone app with support for Live Activities. The latest iteration of the company's iOS app, with the version number 4.45.0, will show Supercharging info as a Live Activity on the iPhone, provided it runs iOS 17.2 or later. When you plug into a Tesla Supercharging station, a Live Activity will show up on your iPhone's lock screen with details about your charging session. This





This DMV Text Is the Latest Phishing Scam
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25Lifehacker / 11h
The newest text scam making the rounds is a message that (poorly) impersonates your state DMV with a threat to rescind your license unless you pay outstanding fees. NPR reports that departments of motor vehicles in New York, Florida, and California have alerted residents to the scam, but it has been spotted in other places too ( including Utah , where I live). How the DMV text scam works This sca





PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller Gets Its First-Ever Discount, Only While Supplies Last
Gizmodo / 11h
For the first time since its 2023 release, the pro-level PS5 controller is available at a lower price of just $169.





Volteras wants to connect to more EVs than anyone else
TechCrunch / 11h
Volteras has raised $11.1 million to expand its connected car offerings to automakers and companies that want to interact with EVs.





Hmm: Delta Now Has Different Pricing For Solo Travelers Vs. Couples
58One Mile at a Time / 12h
Airlines use all kinds of methods to price discriminate, in order to get as much revenue from each passenger as possible. Here’s an interesting new pricing quirk, as flagged by Thrifty Traveler . Delta’s latest method for ticket price discrimination While it doesn’t appear to be widespread yet, Delta has started charging different fares in some markets based on whether you’re traveling alone or w





Thousands of Asus routers hacked to create a major botnet planting damaging malware
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
GreyNoise finds new hacking campaign targeting Asus hardware The threat actors are exploiting poorly secured routers to gain initial access They abuse known flaws to establish persistent access and create a botnet Thousands of ASUS routers were compromised and turned into a malicious botnet after hackers uncovered a troubling security vulnerability, experts have warned. “This appears to be part o





9 Games That Fulfill My Need for Complicated, Dense Lore
How-To Geek / 12h
There are some developers that can’t help but complicate their games with complex lore. While some games have stories that can be understood simply by playing through the series, like Yakuza , others need deep dives into items and characters to really get a handle on what's going on.





Fujifilm GFX100RF review: A powerful and fun camera that's far from perfect
Engadget / 12h
After watching its fixed-lens X100 VI camera do stratospheric sales numbers, Fujifilm decided to build a bigger and badder version that could go up against Leica’s full-frame Q3 . The result is the $4,899 GFX100RF , the first-ever 100-megapixel medium format compact camera. The GFX100RF has some novel features, like a crop dial that lets you choose aspect ratios ranging from vertical 3:4 to a pan





Stop Shoving Coins Into the Giant’s Causeway
20Gizmodo / 12h
From Parisian bridges to Rome's Trevi Fountain, tourists love leaving behind mementos—but in Northern Ireland, they're eroding a 60-million-year-old landmark.





Amid Competition, Amazon Is Clearing 2025 MacBook Air M4 Stock at an All-Time Low
Gizmodo / 12h
There’s no reason to pay an extra $150 at the Apple Store when you can get this exact model on Amazon.





Another TV Spinoff of ‘The Batman’ Is On the Way
30Gizmodo / 12h
Plus, a toy confirms the secret identity of a mysterious character in James Gunn's 'Superman'.





I Don't Usually Enjoy Meditation, but Peloton's Meditation Classes Are Surprisingly Helpful
Lifehacker / 12h
I do not consider myself a very woo-woo person, someone who's in touch with their spirituality, or even someone particularly sentimental. The concept of meditating, like so many other things I regard "too mystical," has never appealed to me, but I'll tell you what does: Working out, being physically healthy, and staying on top of my goals. That's why Peloton's approach to meditation sessions appe





The New York Times and Amazon ink AI licensing deal
27TechCrunch / 12h
Nearly two years after suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, The New York Times has agreed to license its editorial content to Amazon to train the tech giant’s AI platforms.





The Sonos Ace headphones have dropped to their best price at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $120: As of May 29, the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale at Amazon for $329, 27% off their list price of $449. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Ace $329 at Amazon $449 Save $120 Amazon's Memorial Day sale may be over, but there are still some great deals lingering around. If you've been on the hunt for a headphones upgrade, the retailer is offering a stellar discount at the moment o





I swear by the Garmin Forerunner 955. Now its more than $100 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $132: As of May 29, the Garmin Forerunner 955 is on sale for $369.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 26% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 955 $369.99 at Amazon $491 Save $121.01 Garmin is one of the most recognizable names in the fitness tracker game. With watches built for everyday life, as well as beginner athletes, serious endurance athletes, and everyth





Zeal Capital Partners announces close of $82M Fund II
TechCrunch / 12h
Zeal Capital Partners closed its second fund, raising $82 million. It hopes to invest in at least 25 early-stage companies, writing check sizes between $1 million and $2.3 million, with 50% of the fund reserved for follow-on investments.





HP’s 17-Inch Touchscreen Laptop Just Dropped Over $3,000, Now 73% Off With 5-Star Reviews on Amazon
Gizmodo / 12h
Bagging a $4,330 laptop with a huge screen and screaming fast 10-core 5.4GHz Intel processor for just $1,189 is practically highway robbery.





NVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is now available for Steam Deck
Engadget / 12h
The Steam Deck just got even more useful. NVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is now available for the portable console , after being teased back at CES . This allows Steam Deck owners to stream the entire library of over 2,200 games, with up to a 4K resolution at 60FPS. There are some benefits to using this service even when the game already runs natively on the Steam Deck. The integration provides





What is the release date and time for Doctor Who season 2 episode 8 on Disney+ and BBC One?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
It's almost time to bid farewell to The Doctor once more. The final episode of Doctor Who season 2 (that's season 15 for anyone who's watched it since the show's 2005 revival) will be with us very soon. And, whether or not you believe the rumors that it'll be Ncuti Gatwa's last hurrah as the 15th Doctor, you won't want to miss what happens in this season's finale. So, when will 'The Reality War'





Why I don’t have a need for a cobranded hotel card
The Points Guy / 12h
I’ve been involved in the world of points and miles for over a decade, and not once have I applied for a cobranded hotel credit card . Although this might come as a surprise to most people, my travel habits just haven’t required me to need one. Although I travel around 100,000 aeronautical miles a year, I don’t stick to a single hotel brand and have been very open with the brands I choose to stay





Nvidia’s GeForce Now Made Me Forget All About Wanting a Steam Deck 2
Gizmodo / 12h
Streaming also means your Steam Deck's battery may finally last six hours.





Amazon and The New York Times Announce an A.I. Licensing Deal
63NYT > Technology / 12h
In 2023, The Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. Now its editorial content will appear across Amazon platforms.





NVIDIA's GeForce Now Is Landing On The Steam Deck
How-To Geek / 12h
The big boom of game streaming services has come and gone, with companies trying the concept out and experiencing various degrees of success (or failure). NVIDIA's GeForce Now is among the most popular, if not the most popular right now, and it's making its way to one of the most popular gaming handhelds—the Steam Deck.





Don't Waste Your Money, There Are Only 4 Real Reasons to Upgrade Your iPhone
How-To Geek / 12h
Flashy marketing, contract deals, and social pressure make it tempting to upgrade your iPhone every couple of years, but you normally don't need to. Not only is this a waste of your money, but it's bad for the planet and can leave you regretting it when the new phone isn't all that different anyway.





That LexisNexis Data Breach Was So Bad, It Might Lead to a Class-Action Lawsuit
21Lifehacker / 12h
Data broker LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LNRS) has just disclosed a data breach that occurred at the end of last year, and while it doesn't affect as many individuals as other recent high profile incidents—such as the DISA hack that included 3.3 million people's information—it underscores the ever-present concerns with companies collecting (and profiting off of) user data. As TechCrunch reports , L





The Garmin Lily 2 is still at its best price at Amazon - Dont miss out on $50 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50: As of May 29, the Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, 17% off its list price of $299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Lily 2 $249.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $50 Smartwatches aren't just for athletic individuals. If you've been looking for an option that's both stylish and includes health and fitness features, the Garmin Lily 2 is worth a look. Thankf





Never lose your stuff again, thanks to this AirTag deal
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $4.01 : As of May 29, the Apple AirTag is on sale at Amazon for $24.99. This deal saves you 14% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag $24.99 at Amazon $29 Save $4.01 If you're constantly misplacing your favorite items — keys, passport, even luggage — you need to check out this deal on the Apple AirTag at Amazon. As of May 29, this Apple AirTag is reduced to just





Awful: American Flight Attendant Grabbed By Collar, Dragged Down Aisle
63One Mile at a Time / 12h
Unfortunately we see violence in the skies all too often. However, this situation is especially egregious, as a passenger seemingly attacked a flight attendant unprovoked, and became incredibly violent, as flagged by PYOK . Passenger assaults flight attendant, prompting diversion This incident happened on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, on American Eagle flight AA3359, scheduled to operate from Hartford (





Forget About $2000 MacBooks, This Mini PC (i7, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD) Now Costs Peanuts on Amazon
30Gizmodo / 12h
You won’t miss a traditional desktop priced above $1000 with this mini PC.





JD Vance and President Trump’s Sons Hype Bitcoin at Las Vegas Conference
Gizmodo / 12h
President Trump's family has profited handsomely from crypto.





Tesla says it has been testing driverless Model Ys in Austin for 'several days'
34Engadget / 12h
Tesla 's robotaxi service has started testing in Austin without drivers in advance of its promised June launch , according to the company. "For the past several days, Tesla has been testing self-driving Model Y cars (no on in driver's seat) on Austin public