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‘Shut It Down’: Flight Attendants Crash The Stage At United’s Business Class Suite Reveal—No Raises In 5 Years
500+View from the Wing / 10h
United Airlines had some real theatrics today at Brooklyn Navy Yard where they were touting their vision for a new premium product - with flight attendant protestors rushing the stage Continue reading ...
Google's Gemini Is Now In Your Car, Too
61How-To Geek / 12h
Google Assistant is officially dead, as Google started to kill it off in a staged manner to make Gemini everyone's default assistant. And the few places where it's still present are slowly but steadily getting moved to Gemini. Now, Gemini is landing in more places, including your car.
DJI’s new Mavic 4 Pro is an incredible camera drone, but there’s bad news for US customers
31Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 17h
New triple-camera unit has greater range of motion than before It can shoot 100MP stills and 6K 60fps HDR video DJI also announced the RC Pro 2 controller with a 7-inch rotatable display DJI has unveiled the Mavic 4 Pro, an upgraded triple-camera drone for advanced pilots seeking a versatile and high-quality aerial photography experience. We've already tested the Mavic 4 Pro with the new RC Pro 2
Microsoft Office 2019 is on sale for £23 — pay once and use it forever
Mashable / 42min
TL;DR: Hurry and grab lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 licence for Windows at £22.56 through May 18. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows £22.56 £172.38 Save £149.82 Your credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription fees. While you probably don’t want to cancel your fave streamin
HP Coupon Codes & Deals: Save up to 81% in May
Wired / 51min
Enjoy discounts on HP laptops, printers and more with these HP offer codes.
Jessica Jones is back – Krysten Ritter’s hard-hitting PI joins Daredevil: Born Again season two
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Jessica Jones is making a comeback in Daredevil: Born Again season two Krysten Ritter has confirmed she's returning as the character she introduced on Netflix in 2015 Ritter alluded to "much more in store" for the character Talking about Daredevil: Born Again season two alongside Charlie Cox at the Disney Upfront presentation, Krysten Ritter has officially announced her return as Jessica Jones. A
Hurdle hints and answers for May 14, 2025
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
40 of the best AI courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of AI courses are available to take for free on Udemy. We all know by now that there is a small chance that AI is going to take over the world. We're OK with it, because what exactly are we supposed to do to stop it? The good news is that we should have a few years before we get to that point of no return. And in that time, we should do everything we can to make this technolog
Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app
39BBC News / 1h
The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 14, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 14, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 14
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 14, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
After back-to-back failures, SpaceX tests its fixes on the next Starship
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
SpaceX fired six Raptor engines on the company's next Starship rocket Monday, clearing a major hurdle on the path to launch later this month on a high-stakes test flight to get the private rocket program back on track. Starship ignited its Raptor engines Monday morning on a test stand near SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in South Texas. The engine ran for approximately 60 seconds, and SpaceX co
This new ChatGPT feature solves the most annoying thing about Deep Research
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature can now export reports as PDFs The PDFs come complete with tables, images, and citations This update makes it easier to archive, share, and even reuse ChatGPT’s research in other tools I've spent a lot of time experimenting with ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature, and I've produced all kinds of strange (though comprehensive) reports. There's always been a notable gap
You Can Now Eat Popcorn Out of a Moving, Talking Mickey Mouse at Disneyland
Gizmodo / 6h
For the theme park's 70th anniversary, the snack bucket game receives a fun tech upgrade.
506-Million-Year-Old ‘Mothra’ Fossil Shows the Weirdness of Early Life
Gizmodo / 6h
A newly described species from the Burgess Shale had three eyes, clawed limbs, and a tail full of gills—plus internal organs preserved in stunning detail.
AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers
21BBC News / 6h
The technology's success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says.
Valve made a Steam Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks
Engadget / 7h
Steam announced this week that it will offer a compatibility rating that will designate when a game is supported on the company's operating system. The SteamOS Compatibility assessment is slated to roll out "in the next few weeks." This metric is an extension of the Steam Deck Verified program, and it will award a checkmark to games based on a data subset within that vetting process. In other wor
Attend TechCrunch Sessions: AI with this new, limited-time discount
TechCrunch / 7h
We’re excited to announce a big surprise for the AI community — TechCrunch Sessions: AI is getting a limited-time discount to broaden the number of people who can attend and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. For just $292, you can get a general admission ticket — plus a 50% discount […]
Update Your iPhone to Make Sure FaceTime's Mute Button Actually Works
Lifehacker / 7h
Some software updates pack in a number of features and changes, while others fundamentally overhaul the experience of using the device in question. iOS 18.5 is neither: This is a minor update, but that's to be expected. WWDC is next month, where Apple will almost assuredly announce iOS 19 . But iOS 18.5 isn't an empty update. Once you install it on your iPhone, you will notice some changes—and so
Airbnb now offers Services like makeup, photography, catered meals
Mashable / 7h
At a celebrity-packed Tuesday press event in Los Angeles, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced a refreshed app for the home rental site, new curated "Experiences," and the opportunity to book professional "Services." Chesky began the media event by highlighting the humble beginnings of the stalwart rental site, which started in 2007 when he offered up his own San Francisco apartment to travelers see
Google Find My Device rebrands as Find Hub to track people, devices, and luggage
Mashable / 7h
Google’s Find My Device network is getting a new name — the Find Hub. During The Android Show , the Android 16-focused preview event ahead of Google I/O 2025 next week, we learned that Google's location tracking network is being rebranded as Find Hub, probably to avoid confusion with Apple's Find My network. During the event, Google team members said that the new Find Hub would let you track lugg
I Love It When Cassian’s Blaster Does the Thing
24Gizmodo / 7h
A love letter to a small noise in a big Star Wars show.
Google tests replacing ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ with ‘AI Mode’
TechCrunch / 7h
Google is testing a redesign of its Search homepage in which “AI Mode,” the experimental AI-powered search feature the company rolled out earlier in May, replaces its longstanding “I’m Feeling Lucky” button under the Search bar. A company spokesperson confirmed to The Verge, which was the first to report the change, that the feature began […]
Trump's Memecoin Tanked, But His Family Has a New Crypto Hustle
46Futurism / 7h
Scam Fam Donald Trump's eponymous meme coin is all but worthless now — but that's not stopping his kids from launching their next crypto scheme. As Bloomberg and other outlets report, the president's sons, Eric and Donald Jr., are taking their Bitcoin mining venture public on the traditional stock markets. Known as American Bitcoin Inc., the Trump boys' mining and strategic reserve company is sla
$25B-valued Chime files for an IPO, reveals $33M deal with Dallas Mavericks
TechCrunch / 7h
At long last, digital consumer bank Chime has moved forward with its IPO by filing its S-1 paperwork Tuesday. Chime had reportedly filed confidential S-1 paperwork back in December. S-1 filings typically reveal all kinds of information, covering financial, legal, and other risk factors. But Chime’s S-1 documents still have a lot of blank spaces. […]
I did the quarter stack test with Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and an iPhone 6s, and one came out on top
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge combines some of Samsung's best technology from its leading flagship phones and adds some new wrinkles to deliver an exciting new Android smartphone that is already widely known as one of the slimmest handsets on the market. It doesn't have a new chip, but the one it has, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, is the best you can possibly get for Android. It l
A VPN Company Canceled All Lifetime Subscriptions, Claiming It Didn’t Know About Them
100+Wired / 7h
VPNSecure’s lifetime plan didn’t survive after new ownership took over. Now customers are hopping mad.
Your Spotify AI DJ Is Now Taking Verbal Requests
Lifehacker / 7h
Spotify's AI DJ is like if ChatGPT decided to switch careers. The DJ curates a playlist of music based on Premium subscribers' previous play history, including new and old songs in the mix. Of course, the headline feature is the DJ's voice, as the AI bot announces which songs are up next, as well as some information about each. Whether you love or hate AI, it's a pretty harmless feature, and seem
Don’t Miss This: One of the Best VPNs Is Practically Free Right Now
Gizmodo / 7h
Getting one of the best VPNs has never been more affordable. Enjoy over 70% off with this exclusive promotional offer!
The 10 Most Beautiful Headphones Ever Made
How-To Geek / 7h
The most important aspects of headphones are things like comfort, sound quality, and features. However, they're also something we wear on our bodies, or leave out in the open when not using them, so what a pair of cans look like is also pretty high up on the list.
Every phone that will get Android 16 later this year
Mashable / 7h
It's software update season, folks. Google confirmed on Tuesday that Android 16 , the next release of its mobile operating system (and, confusingly for some people around my age, one of the best Dragon Ball Z characters) will launch in June. It brings plenty of new Gemini AI features, as well as a refresh to the user interface that's rolling out to Pixel devices first. Speaking of devices, not ev
Nearly 90% of businesses that switched from WordPress are content with their new CMS, survey finds
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Most former WordPress users don’t regret switching to other CMS platforms Switchers report fewer plugin issues and no major increase in cost Migration was smoother than expected with most avoiding major disruptions A new survey from Liquid Web suggests switching away from WordPress is paying off for the majority of users. While much of the conversation around CMS migration focuses on risk, the ne
xAI’s promised safety report is MIA
TechCrunch / 7h
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has missed a self-imposed deadline to publish a finalized AI safety framework, as noted by watchdog group The Midas Project. xAI isn’t exactly known for its strong commitments to AI safety as it’s commonly understood. A recent report found that the company’s AI chatbot, Grok, would undress photos of women when […]
“Google wanted that”: Nextcloud decries Android permissions as “gatekeeping”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Nextcloud is a host-your-own cloud platform that wants to help you "Regain control over your data." It contains products that allow for video chat, file storage, collaborative editing, and other stuff that reads a lot like a DIY Google Workspace replacement. It's hard to offer that kind of full replacement, though, if your Android app can't upload anything other than media files. Since mid-2024,
Microsoft shares its process (and discarded ideas) for redone Windows 11 Start menu
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Microsoft put a lot of focus on Windows 11's design when it released the operating system in 2021 , making a clean break with the design language of Windows 10 (which had, itself, simply tweaked and adapted Windows 8's design language from 2012). Since then, Microsoft has continued to modify the software's design in bits and pieces, both for individual apps and for foundational UI elements like t
Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google is adding a new security setting to Android to provide an extra layer of resistance against attacks that infect devices, tap calls traveling through insecure carrier networks, and deliver scams through messaging services. On Tuesday, the company unveiled the Advanced Protection mode, most of which will be rolled out in the upcoming release of Android 16. The setting comes as mercenary malw
OpenAI Is in Talks to Acquire Programming Tool Windsurf for $3 Billion
NYT > Technology / 8h
The deal could be a way for OpenAI to gain a foothold among programmers, who are rapidly embracing A.I. technologies.
Carl Pei teases the 'all-in' Nothing Phone 3 with a flagship price
Engadget / 8h
Buried in the blog posts and videos that accompanied Google's The Android Show: I/O Edition announcements was a nugget of Nothing news: The Nothing Phone 3 is going to be expensive. In an Android marketing video showcasing the company's phones, Nothing CEO Carl Pei shared that the new phone will cost around £800 when it launches this summer. That new cost is thanks to Nothing's decision to go "al
Is Southwest Airlines Planning International Expansion, Or…?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Southwest Airlines has just made an interesting regulatory request, which is causing some people to wonder whether the airline is planning a significant international expansion. However, there’s likely a boring explanation. Southwest requests approval for international expansion @IshrionA flags how Southwest has just filed with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to oper
New York-focused VC Work-Bench has raised a fresh $160M
TechCrunch / 8h
Work-Bench, whose portfolio includes unicorns Spring Health and Socure, just raised a $160 million Fund IV to quadruple down on backing companies in New York City. The firm announced the raise in a blog post on Monday, saying the latest fund will support seed-stage founders building enterprise software. Checks will range from $2 million to […]
Company Regrets Replacing All Those Pesky Human Workers With AI, Just Wants Its Humans Back
59Futurism / 8h
Two years after partnering with OpenAI to automate marketing and customer service jobs, financial tech startup Klarna says it's longing for human connection again. Once gunning to be OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's " favorite guinea pig ," Klarna is now plotting a big recruitment drive after its AI customer service agents couldn't quite hack it. The buy-now-pay-later company had previously shredded its m
Krysten Ritter Will Return as Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Season 2 of Marvel's Daredevil revival will see the former Netflix Defender return.
The USDA will republish climate change information online following farmer lawsuit
Engadget / 8h
In the early days of President Donald Trump 's second administration, federal agencies including the US Department of Agriculture were ordered to remove information about climate change from their websites. Now, the USDA has committed to reinstating the deleted content following a lawsuit on behalf of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, the National Resources Defense Council an
How (and Why) to Connect Your Apple Watch to Your Peloton
Lifehacker / 8h
I am someone who is borderline obsessed with monitoring my health and fitness data . I use a smart scale, a calorie- and nutrient-tracking app, smart workout equipment, and my beloved Apple Watch to create a picture of my overall physical well-being that is as complete as possible. The only time I take my Apple Watch off is when I'm dressing up to go somewhere nice and even then, it pains me deep
How to Make Your First ‘Ninja Slushi’ (Without Ruining It)
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Unboxing a new kitchen appliance is one of my favorite experiences—it’s a non-holiday present and I know what’s inside—how wonderful! But the instruction manual part really kills my vibe. I know tossing it aside will almost surely lead to failure, but I hate reading them anyway. In fact, I did read the operation manual for the Ninja Slushi, and I
This 24,000mAh 140W Fast Charger Hit A Record Low, And Amazon’s Coupon Makes It Even Cheaper
Gizmodo / 8h
Phones, tablets, laptops... this fast charger handles it all.
Linux vs. ChromeOS: How Different Are They Really?
How-To Geek / 8h
Linux is in a lot of stuff, but did you know it's in ChromeOS too? Well, sort of. There's a strong connection between ChromeOS and Linux, but they aren't the same thing.
The Surprising Connection Between Living Near Golf Courses and Parkinson’s Disease
Gizmodo / 8h
New research suggests that the pesticides used to keep golf courses pristine aren't without risk.
Final Destination Bloodlines Directors Have a Perfect Fan Theory About the Franchise
Gizmodo / 8h
Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein talk about what is causing the premonitions in the Final Destination series.
Loophole Ends By August: Pool Amex, Stack 4 Cards, Transfer All The Points To Alaska
View from the Wing / 8h
We now know when two amazing opportunities created by the Alaska Airlines - Hawaiian Airlines merger are slated to end: by August. Continue reading ...
It's Time to Enter the Firefox Labs
How-To Geek / 8h
Mozilla is rolling out Firefox Labs as a new way to try experimental features in the Firefox web browser. There are four options right now, including a link preview mode and new customizations for the New Tab page.
Nvidia CEO wants Saudi Arabia to become a global AI leader as kingdom signs billion dollar deals to buy hundreds of thousands of GB300 super chips by 2030
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Saudi Arabia partners with Nvidia to build massive AI infrastructure by 2030 New AI data centers will deploy hundreds of thousands of GB300 chips HUMAIN and Nvidia plan national AI training and simulation skill programs Nvidia has signed a strategic agreement with HUMAIN, a new AI-focused subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, as part of an ambitious plan to establish the kingdom as
This new AI model can make your dream Lego set - here's how you can try LegoGPT for free
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
LegoGPT is a new AI model that turns text prompts into Lego designs you can actually build LegoGPT uses AI models and physics simulations to generate brick-by-brick instructions Carnegie Mellon researchers built LegoGPT as open-source and free to try If you’ve ever stared at a pile of Lego bricks and despaired at making them match the vision in your head, you may be in luck thanks to a new, free
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Changed His Wife’s Flight to Avoid Newark Airport
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Would you let your family fly out of Newark?
NFT phenom CryptoPunks was just sold to a nonprofit
TechCrunch / 8h
Yuga Labs, known as the creator of Bored Ape Yacht Club and other notable NFTs, sold its iconic CryptoPunks to the nonprofit NODE Foundation, which focuses on preserving digital art. The deal details are undisclosed, and a representative declined to comment. Back in April, NODE announced it received a $25 million grant to “build the […]
Seriously, don’t wait any longer if you want the Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000-point bonus
The Points Guy / 8h
Last week, I made a mistake. I had it all planned out. I was going to jump on a big welcome offer for a credit card I’d been eyeing and have my husband do it, too. The two bonuses we’d earn would be enough to score us business-class tickets home from Europe later this year, which, now that we have a squirmy 7-month-old, have been seeming all the more appealing. But when I finally sat down and ope
This 27″ Acer 120Hz Monitor Is 30% Cheaper Than Black Friday, Amazon Is Clearing Its Stock
Gizmodo / 9h
For around $100, you get a very good 27-inch gaming monitor.
Google just showed us the new look of Android 16 and it’s aimed directly at the iPhone’s biggest fans
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Google put on an Android Show today to offer a glimpse at its upcoming interface changes with Android 16, in addition to a slew of Gemini news. It didn’t show off any new devices running the new look; instead, Google offered advice to developers and an explanation of its overall design philosophy. That philosophy seems very… purple. The new Material 3 Expressive guidelines call for extensive use
Not Content With Rentals, Airbnb Wants to Be the Airbnb of Everything
Gizmodo / 9h
Reviving the 'Uber for...' era of tech.
Amazon’s Best-Selling Golf Rangefinder With Slope Is a Hole-in-One Deal, Never Been This Cheap
Gizmodo / 9h
Want to play a better golf game? Score this Rangefinder for almost half off.
This HP 14″ Laptop Is Totally Free When You Remove The Cost Of The Included Office Suite
Gizmodo / 9h
This HP Windows laptop costs less than $50 if you subtract the value of the included Microsoft 365 license.
Musk Predicts Tens of Billions of Humanoid Robots and ASAP Terawatt in XAI AI Data Center
Next Big Future / 9h
Elon Musk was in Saudi Arabia where he predicted tens of billions of humanoid bots. Saudi Arabia and Elon Musk are verbally discussing having Tesla robotaxi and humanoid bots in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia signed up for Starlink Service. There is also talk about Boring Company for Tunnels. Elon also posted that he is thinking ... Read more
Master of Multiplication Cynthia Erivo Will Play 23 Characters in a New Dracula Play
Gizmodo / 9h
Fresh off guest-starring as five sisters on Poker Face , the Wicked witch will shift into vampire territory on the London stage.
This Unconventional Speaker Gives Smartwatches a More Spacious Interior
How-To Geek / 9h
Audio manufacturer xMEMS just introduced Sycamore-W, a solid-state speaker designed for smartwatches. With a footprint approximately 70% smaller than that of a conventional speaker, Sycamore-W will free up space inside of smartwatches, leaving more room for sensors, batteries, and other components.
Anthropic, Google score win by nabbing OpenAI-backed Harvey as a user
TechCrunch / 9h
Popular legal AI tool Harvey will now be using leading foundation models from Anthropic and Google, moving beyond strictly using OpenAI’s, Harvey announced in a blog post on Tuesday. This is noteworthy because Harvey is one of the OpenAI Startup Fund’s most successful early-backed portfolio companies. The OpenAI Startup Fund is an OpenAI-associated fund to […]
Chan Zuckerberg Is Reportedly Killing Funding for Non-Profits Associated With ‘DEI’
100+Gizmodo / 9h
In an effort to fly under the political radar, the grant-making organization has allegedly pulled funds from nonprofits that might be confused with DEI efforts.
Everything we learned at The Android Show event from Google
Mashable / 9h
Google I/O 2025 is just one week away. But, if you just can't wait, Google held a special event on Tuesday: Android Show I/O Edition , which gave a look at some new big things headed to Android devices with the Android 16 update. Google shared some interesting stats during the livestream. For example, there are 3 billion active Android devices around the world, making it the most popular mobile o
Why an All-Button Controller Should Be Your Next Gamer Purchase
How-To Geek / 9h
When you think "arcade stick" well you naturally think of the "stick" part, which is actually referred to as a "lever". That seems like a crucial bit, but there are in fact arcade sticks without the stick—leverless all-button controllers.
Sony's Xperia 1 VII Still Has a microSD Card Slot
How-To Geek / 9h
microSD card slots on Android phones, especially higher-end ones, have gone from being a standard feature to a rare commodity only some phones have. If you long for the days where microSD cards and expandable storage in general were commonplace, and you want a higher-end phone that fits that description, Sony's latest Xperia 1 VII might fit the bill.
Six Strategies to 'Tariff-Proof' Your Home Renovation Project
Lifehacker / 9h
If you’re like most people, you’re getting a real-time crash course in tariffs, imports, and exports these days. Realizing that tariffs are going to increase costs for just about everything is just the beginning: The next phase of acceptance is realizing what “everything” means. We import so much of the stuff we use in our daily lives that it’s going to be impossible to avoid what is essentially
iOS Is About to Get a Lot More Accessible
Lifehacker / 9h
Is your iPhone, iPad, or Mac a little hard to use? Lucky for you, Apple has announced key accessibility features coming to all its devices later this year. These include Accessibility Reader, which makes small fonts easier to read, and Vehicle Motion Cues, which prevent motion sickness while using Apple devices in vehicles. If some of these sound familiar, it's because they may already be on one
As Crisis at Tesla Deepens, a Hail Mary Is Turning Out to Be a Major Bust
100+Futurism / 9h
Tesla investors were hopeful that the latest refresh of the EV maker's bestselling Model Y would breathe new life into plummeting sales. But say it ain't so: The addition to the company's rapidly-aging lineup, which launched in January, has turned out to be a dud — at least as far as consumer interest is concerned. Rock-bottom financing deals being offered on the car indicate just how far from be
If Congress actually cancels the SLS rocket, what happens next?
50Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The White House Office of Management and Budget dropped its "skinny" budget proposal for the federal government earlier this month, and the headline news for the US space program was the cancellation of three major programs: the Space Launch System rocket, Orion spacecraft, and Lunar Gateway. Opinions across the space community vary widely about the utility of these programs—one friend in the ind
Doom: The Dark Ages is surprisingly playable on the Steam Deck
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
While working on our review of Doom: The Dark Ages last week, I was unable to test the game on the Steam Deck due to a bug that prevented it from launching on SteamOS. I didn't consider this much of a loss at the time, since I figured the Deck's 3-year-old portable hardware was rated way below the minimum PC specs for the game , which call for ray tracing-capable graphics cards at a minimum. Over
Google announces Material 3 Expressive, a colorful evolution of Android design
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Google accidentally showed off its big Android design refresh last week , but now Material 3 Expressive is official. Google says the new interface will begin with Android OS, but it will eventually expand across the full Google app ecosystem, bringing a more lively vibe to Gmail, Google Photos, and more. Material 3 Expressive won't be entirely unfamiliar—it shares some basic design elements with
Steam Games Now Have 'SteamOS Compatibility' Scores
How-To Geek / 9h
Valve is updating its game compatibility rating system to include devices running SteamOS beyond its main handheld, the Steam Deck. This new system will have "SteamOS Compatibility" ratings, which are meant to help users figure out whether games will work properly on non-Steam Deck hardware running SteamOS.
One of the tech industry's sources of carbon credits is in conflict with Kenyan herders
Engadget / 9h
A conservation program in Kenya that tech companies like Netflix and Meta rely on for carbon credits is in conflict with local herders, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal . The issue led to the program run by The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project to be put on hold, and could ultimately invalidate credits the organization has already sold. This specific carbon capture progra
Huawei is looking to surpass the billion-user mark with its HarmonyOS Next operating system, as it can no longer use Microsoft Windows
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Huawei is ditching Windows and replacing it with HarmonyOS on all future laptops HarmonyOS is gunning for a billion users as it spreads far beyond smartphones HarmonyOS Next ditches Android roots and is now a fully in-house Huawei operating system Huawei’s software ambitions are rapidly expanding. What began as a survival strategy in response to U.S. sanctions has evolved into a bold initiative t
Kia debuts the PV5 WAV, a wheelchair-ready electric van
Engadget / 9h
Kia has introduced a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) iteration of its first electric van. The PV5 WAV offers several accessibility features, such as a side-entry system so a wheelchair user can board the van from the sidewalk, and a quick-use entry ramp rated for 300kg (661 lbs). It's equipped with a tip-up seat in the third row so other riders can assist a wheelchair passenger from the side.
Detailed New Images of Jupiter’s Aurora Reveal Strange and Unexplained Brightness
Gizmodo / 9h
"This has left us scratching our heads."
VPN company cancels lifetime plans for customers who already paid for the service
Mashable / 9h
Sometimes when a new app or Software as a Service (SaaS) launches, the company behind the product offers a "lifetime plan" for their very first customers. These lifetime deals for early adopters are usually priced at a premium, or what it would cost for multiple years of a subscription to the service. One important thing to note about these plans is that "lifetime" means the life of the company o
New Chase Offers: Up to $700 in savings and bonus points on cruises
The Points Guy / 9h
We love maximizing rewards and taking advantage of all sorts of offers here at TPG. It’s great to see credit card issuers offer unique ways to save on purchases, especially those we were already looking to make. Chase Offers is a great way for cardholders of both Chase debit and credit cards to earn cash back on various purchases. These offers are often targeted to specific cards and differ from
I Created These Spreadsheets to Help Me Play Video Games (and Yes, This Is a Cry For Help)
Lifehacker / 9h
Hades II introduces a new mechanic called Forget-Me-Not, which allows players to pin recipes they don't have enough crafting reagents for. While they're out in the world, the path to those resources will be highlighted, making it easier to keep track of what you need. I love this feature, in no small part because I've been making my own version of it for other games for years. It's just one of th
Elon’s Boring Company Is ‘Helping’ the Government With an $8 Billion Amtrak Tunnel Project
65Gizmodo / 9h
Musk has his finger in yet another pie.
This Is the Impact Starlink Has on the Night's Sky
How-To Geek / 9h
Starlink, a satellite network developed by private company SpaceX to provide affordable internet to remote areas, sounds really good on paper. Providing internet for cheap to people who struggle to ever get a good connection is great, but Starlink could have several negative repercussions as well.
Beelink targets Mac Studio audience with second mini PC based on AMD's formidable Ryzen AI Max 395 CPU, but it won't be cheap
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Beelink AI Mini packs 16 cores and 126 TOPS into a Mac Studio rival This mini PC doubles as a local AI server, no cloud required Built for developers and creators handling massive AI workloads In a bold attempt to rival Apple's Mac Studio, Beelink, a Chinese company, has announced its new mini workstation, dubbed the AI Mini. This compact yet powerful device is designed to meet demanding computin
This Week’s GQuuuuuuX Was for a Slightly Different Kind of Gundam Sicko
Gizmodo / 10h
The turning point of the latest Mobile Suit Gundam series brought a fascinating complication to GQuuuuuuX 's remix of the original series.
LG's 480Hz 27-Inch Ultragear OLED Monitor Is 20% Off Today
How-To Geek / 10h
Anyone looking for a high-quality display will be happy to hear about the current deal on LG’s 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor. The monitor is currently being offered for its lowest price ever at $799.99 on Amazon . This is a $200 drop from its regular $999.99 price.
Everything we know about Android 16 after The Android Show event
Mashable / 10h
Ahead of Google I/O 2025 , the company gave us a teaser of what Android 16 will bring at a new event dubbed "The Android Show." But if you thought Google would spill all the juicy details early, well... not quite. In a special Android I/O edition on Tuesday, Google confirmed what almost everyone already knew: Android 16 is getting a UI glow-up called Material 3 Expressive . Beyond that, the prese
Cybertruck Owner Brutally Mocked by Dozens of Kids After Breaking Down at Baseball Practice
100+Futurism / 10h
Get Frunk Few things in this world are more brutal than the mockery of children — and an Ohio Cybertruck owner has learned that the hardest way. As flagged by the Torque News automotive blog, a member of the "Tesla Cybertruck Owner" Facebook group was in for some massive embarrassment when his car's "frunk" (or: front-mounted trunk) refused to open at his son's baseball game. The Ohio man told hi
Why Elon Musk Is Furious and Publicly Raging at His Own AI Chatbot, Grok
100+Futurism / 10h
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, thinks that The Atlantic and The BBC are credible, reputable sources for news and information. Which is funny, because Musk — who's engaged in a years-long project to erode trust in legacy media organizations and even specific journalists — doesn't. And now, he's furious at his own AI chatbot. The Musk-Grok tiff happened over the weekend, when a misinformation-spread
How to get a business credit card
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. A business credit card can be a powerful tool for small-business owners. Not only does it provide access to a line of credit to help cover everyday expenses, but it also helps keep your business and personal finances separate — something that can save time and stress come tax season. There are plenty of ot
YouTube will exclusively stream an NFL game for free
Engadget / 10h
YouTube will be streaming an exclusive NFL game in its entirety for free worldwide for the first time ever. After becoming the official home of NFL Sunday Ticket in 2023 , YouTube has been pushing to expand its reach in the high-stakes, multibillion-dollar world of NFL coverage and broadcast rights. The Google-owned streaming company has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast one of the NFL’s
How AI Can Decode Your Thoughts—and Why It Matters
How-To Geek / 10h
Think of a sentence and it instantly shows up on your screen. You didn’t type or say a word. That sounds like something out of a Black Mirror episode, right?
Googles Gemini AI is coming for your car, watch, and TV
Mashable / 10h
Starting soon, Google Gemini will be available on your watch, in your car, and on your TV. At The Android Show , an Android-focused mini event leading up to Google I/O , the tech giant announced that its Gemini AI model will be integrated into Wear OS, Android Auto and Google Built-in, and Google TV. With Wear OS in the coming months, Google Pixel Watch users will be able to verbally give Gemini
How to watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest live online
Mashable / 10h
The best streaming deals to watch Eurovision 2025 live at a glance: BEST OVERALL Peacock Premium annual subscription $79.99/year (save $15.89) BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Peacock Premium free for select Xfinity users (save $7.99/month) BEST FOR STUDENTS Peacock Premium for students $2.99/month for 12 months (save $5/month) BEST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Peacock Premium for first responders and medical
United Flight Attendants Storm Polaris Media Event, Demand New Contract
1KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
Today, United Airlines unveiled its new Polaris business class , including the new Polaris Studio , which will be installed on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s . The airline held a flashy media event in Brooklyn to formally unveil these improvements, and apparently it was memorable on a variety of levels. United employees accused of trespassing Polaris event An OMAAT reader attending United’s new Po
The Latest Lego Simpsons Set Will Make You Very Hungry
22Gizmodo / 10h
Homer's favorite fast food restaurant, Krusty Burger, joins The Simpsons home and Kwik-E-Mart as Lego sets.
Y Combinator says Google is a ‘monopolist’ that has ‘stunted’ the startup ecosystem
TechCrunch / 10h
Fabled startup investor and accelerator Y Combinator has some choice words for Google in an amicus brief it just submitted in the U.S.’s monopoly case against the search giant. In the brief, YC charged that Google is a “monopolist” that has “stunted” the U.S. startup ecosystem by making VC firms like itself hesitate to fund […]
AWS enters into ‘strategic partnership’ with Saudi Arabia-backed Humain
20TechCrunch / 10h
Amazon says it will work with Humain, the AI company recently launched by Saudi Arabia’s ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, to invest “$5 billion-plus” in a strategic partnership to build an “AI Zone” in Saudi Arabia. The AI Zone will include dedicated Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI infrastructure, servers, networks, and training and certification programs, according […]
Amy Hennig's 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' is delayed to 2026
Engadget / 10h
The adventure game Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed until 2026, according to a statement by publisher Skydance Games . The title was supposed to come out sometime this year. What's the reason for the delay? The publisher says it's to "add more polish," which is never a bad thing. I'd rather a fully-finished game upon release than a buggy mess. The company does say it'll be available in
FCC threatens EchoStar licenses for spectrum that SpaceX wants to use
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke EchoStar licenses for radio frequency bands coveted by rival firms including SpaceX, which alleges that EchoStar is underutilizing the spectrum. "I have directed agency staff to begin a review of EchoStar's compliance with its federal obligations to provide 5G service throughout the United States per the terms of its
Sandisk Reveals New WD_Black SSD, After Split From Western Digital
How-To Geek / 11h
Despite Sandisk separating from Western Digital, the company is still making and selling SSDs under the WD brand. The company just revealed the WD_Black SN8100, a PCIe 5.0 SSD with lightning-fast read and write speeds.
The JBL Xtreme 4 Outdoor Speaker Is $130 Off
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The JBL Xtreme 4 is massive, right at the limit of what I would consider a portable speaker, with a powerful sound that can handle a large backyard barbecue party. Right now, it's $130 off, bringing its price down to $249.95 (originally $379.95). That's a record low price f
TikTok just added an AI-powered image-to-video feature and it did some weird things to my cat
Engadget / 11h
TikTok hasn't shoved generative AI features into every corner of its app the way Meta has with Instagram, but the company has still experimented with the tech in some interesting — if slightly unsettling — ways. Now, TikTok is introducing a new AI-powered feature that feels even more meme-worthy. It's called AI Alive and it allows users to create short, stylized video clips from a static image. R
Airbnb’s overhauled app offers on-demand chefs, massages and other hotel-like amenities
The Points Guy / 11h
Airbnb is on a quest to make the homeshare experience more and more like staying at a hotel. Now, 17 years after the service “changed the way people travel,” according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the company is launching bookable hotel-like services. These revamped Airbnb experiences will allow travelers or locals to explore destinations through a totally redesigned Airbnb app. “With the launch o
Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
Wired / 11h
A new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down.
President Biden's rule restricting US AI chip exports has been rescinded
Engadget / 11h
President Donald Trump's administration has undone one of the last regulations set by his predecessor. Today, the Department of Commerce rescinded the AI Diffusion Rule implemented by former President Joe Biden, a policy that restricted the export of US-made AI chips to select international markets. The rule was introduced by Biden's administration in January and slated to take effect on May 15.
Airbnb Is in Midlife Crisis Mode
75Wired / 11h
CEO Brian Chesky is spending hundreds of millions to relaunch his travel company as an everything app. Fitness! Food! Microdermabrasion? A WIRED exclusive.
Pixel devices are about to get more animated with Material 3 Expressive updates
Mashable / 11h
Your Google Pixel phone's interface is about to look a little different in the near future. During The Android Show event on Tuesday, May 13, Google officially revealed Material 3 Expressive, a new look for its user interface that will launch with Android 16 later this year. As a name, Material 3 Expressive does leave something to be desired (its predecessor was called Material You design), but t
Android 16: 4 game-changing features coming to your phone
Mashable / 11h
Google hosted its Android event on Tuesday, and with it came a number of exciting new features that will soon be available on your devices with Android 16 . Here are the major Android updates Google shared at the event. 1. A totally new look, dubbed Material 3 Expressive Perhaps the biggest update for Android 16 is an overhauled look, a design Google is calling Material 3 Expressive. "It's a UI t
How to Play More Video Games When You Have No Time
How-To Geek / 11h
Do you long for the days when you could spend hours playing PC games or staring at a TV with a controller in your hand? You’re far from alone. The gaming industry is producing more games than ever before, but you’ve got no time to play them.
ESPN Unveils Pricey All-Access Streaming Service
How-To Geek / 11h
In case you needed another streaming service, ESPN revealed more information today about its upcoming standalone all-access sports streaming platform. It's simply called ESPN, and it'll cost sports fans $29.99 per month.
The Airbnb app just got a massive redesign – here are 3 new features to look out for
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Airbnb has been a disruptor since it hit the scene in 2007. Now, at its annual Summer Release event, it’s redesigning its app to make navigating easier and ultimately leveling up what you might expect from a stay at one of its many properties worldwide. For instance, while you get a bit more space with an Airbnb, you might lose out on some amenities, be it a gym, an attached restaurant, or even s
Airbnb expands into services and experiences, plans more social and AI features
TechCrunch / 11h
As part of a broader app update, Airbnb on Tuesday introduced a new feature that allows travelers to book services and experiences, like getting a massage, haircut, or chef-prepared meal, or taking part in some activity. These new offerings can be added to your stay, but they can also be booked independently, Airbnb says. This […]
iOS 19 Will Make It Easier to Sign Into Public Wifi on Multiple Devices
Lifehacker / 11h
It feels like a minor problem, I'll admit it. But you know when you check into a hotel and have to spend the next fifteen minutes connecting all your Apple devices to the network? Starting from your iPhone, then moving to your iPad, and then your Mac? Well, it looks like Apple understands your pain. According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , iOS 19 will include a new feature that wi
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Galaxy S25 Edge Preorders
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung announced the new Galaxy S25 Series back in January , and later that same month teased a fourth, thinner phone , the Galaxy S25 Edge. It wasn't until last week that we finally learned more about the new device Samsung is calling the "slimmest Galaxy S Series ever."
Toyota hopes for a smoother start with its redesigned bZ all-electric SUV
Engadget / 11h
In an increasingly competitive EV landscape, Toyota hopes its newly redesigned and renamed Toyota bZ can stand out. As brands from Subaru to Volkswagen continue to expand all-electric offerings, Toyota is placing its bets on a single EV model for the American market. The change in name may be partly in hopes of distancing the new model in consumers’ minds from the original bZ4X, which began state
Chinese Company Leapfrogs Tesla, Announces Self-Driving Car Rental Service
Futurism / 11h
When it comes to self driving vehicles, China went from zero to 60 in the blink of an eye. And every day, they're moving even faster than the rest of the world — and especially America. To wit: Baidu, the Beijing company behind China's largest search engine, has just announced the launch of what it calls the "world's first autonomous vehicle rental service." The program is the result of a partner
If You (Like Many) Skipped Captain America: Brave New World in Theaters, It’s Streaming Very Soon
86Gizmodo / 11h
Anthony Mackie's big-screen arrival as Marvel's shield-wielding superhero hits Disney+ in two weeks.
This Affordable EV Has Luxury-Grade Tech—for Under $35K
How-To Geek / 11h
One thing's for certain: electric vehicles are getting smarter, but they're not getting cheaper. If you want tech that turns heads—massive digital dashboards, semi-autonomous driving, wireless everything—expect to pay a sticker price in excess of $50,000.
Find Windows 11’s settings too confusing? Microsoft has an answer – and it unsurprisingly relies on AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Windows 11 has a new preview build in the Beta channel It comes with an AI agent in Settings to help you change options Also a new hardware-related FAQ has been introduced in Settings, too Windows 11 has a new preview build out and it comes with a big change: the introduction of AI to the Settings app in order to help Copilot+ PC owners find and choose the options they need. This is a new piece o
The UK's House of Lords kicks back bill that let AI train on copyrighted content
Engadget / 11h
The UK's House of Lords just voted to add an amendment to a data bill that mandates that tech companies disclose which copyright-protected works were used to train AI models, as reported by The Guardian . The amendment faced government opposition but resoundingly passed with 272 votes to 125. The vote came just a few days after hundreds of artists and organizations joined together to urge the gov
Alibaba 'ZeroSearch' can reduce AI for search training cost by 88%, company claims
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Alibaba's ZeroSearch can generate training material for its AI Cost savings of up to 88% are possible The tech requires additional GPUs Alibaba's Tongyi Lab has found a way to train AI search models without using real search engines, which it says can reduce search training costs by up to 88% compared to commercial APIs like Google. In a paper entitled "Incentivize the Search Capability of LLMs w
Grok Thinks Trump’s Story of a Businessman Who Got the ‘Fat Shot’ Is about Elon Musk
92Gizmodo / 11h
Not sure Musk is the poster boy Ozempic is looking for.
Alaska Launching Seattle To Europe Flights In 2026: Could Rome Be First?
51One Mile at a Time / 11h
It’s quite a transformative time for Alaska Air Group, as the company acquired Hawaiian Airlines , and is turning Seattle-Tacoma into a global hub , with plans to launch a dozen long haul routes by 2030. We’ve just seen the airline launch flights to Tokyo Narita (NRT) , and then flights to Seoul Incheon (ICN) are launching as of September 2025. We’re now getting a sense of what the next destinati
Influencer mom on finding her voice: At home, online, and at work
Mashable / 11h
As a senior marketing manager for a nonprofit, a content creator, and a mom of two, L.A.-based Meghety Foudoulian has a lot going on. And, like many parents, she found that making the jump from a full-time career to splitting her time between work and the parenting of small children was a tough one. After the birth of her daughter in 2021 she says, “I realized just how tough motherhood can be.” O
Citi’s AAdvantage Business Card Has A Hidden Perk That Pays For Itself Every Year
View from the Wing / 11h
I'm not saying this is the most rewarding card for spending, although it can be an important part of American AAdvantage status-earning. But it makes clear sense to get, given the value proposition of the upfront bonus offer, and for me it makes a lot of sense to keep because I get value out of the wifi rebate alone and then can continue to have the benefits of the card. Continue reading ...
Tencent hires WizardLM team, a Microsoft AI group with an odd history
26TechCrunch / 11h
WizardLM, a Beijing-based Microsoft AI research group, appears to have joined Tencent, the Chinese company that owns WeChat and blockbuster games like PUBG Mobile. In a post on X on Tuesday, Can Xu, a senior AI researcher who led a number of projects within WizardLM, said that he and the team left Microsoft to join […]
TikTok launches TikTok AI Alive, a new image-to-video tool
24TechCrunch / 11h
TikTok is launching its first image-to-video AI feature, the company announced on Tuesday. The new feature is called “TikTok AI Alive” and allows users to turn static photos into videos within TikTok Stories. The feature is only accessible via TikTok’s Story Camera and uses AI to create short-form videos with “movement, atmospheric and creative effects,” […]
Everything Google announced at The Android Show
Engadget / 12h
Google I/O 2025 is still a week out, but Google shared a taste of the updates coming to Android and the larger Android Ecosystem at a separate event today, dubbed The Android Show: I/O Edition. Engadget followed along with the announcements as they happened in our liveblog , but for an overview, here are the changes Google has planned for Android, its visual design and Gemini. Material 3 Expressi
Here’s an Awesome Teaser for Marvel’s Ironheart
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Ahead of the full trailer Wednesday, producer Ryan Coogler, star Dominique Thorne, and others set up the Disney+ show.
Gravity Could Be Proof We’re Living in a Computer Simulation, New Theory Suggests
38Gizmodo / 12h
Gravity may not be a fundamental force of nature, but a byproduct of the universe streamlining information like a cosmic computer.
Upgrade your PCs operating system to Windows 11 Pro for A$23
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Pro for only A$23 (reg. A$311) before codes sell out. Fewer than 50 are left in stock, and you won't want to wait until this all-time low-price promo ends. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro AU$23 AU$311 Save AU$288 If you haven't heard already, Microsoft has officially announced the countdown clock on Windows 10. Are you still
Android Phones Will Block Some Settings While on Calls
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has improved Android’s security with a set of new protections aimed at stopping phone call scams. These changes are designed to block people from making unsafe security changes during phone calls: a common tactic with scammers.
Don’t Buy a Monitor for Your Gaming PC, Buy a TV Instead
How-To Geek / 12h
Traditionally, TVs have been associated with consoles, and PCs with monitors. However, it's time to rethink that divide. If you want the ultimate gaming experience, you should consider pairing your gaming PC with a high-quality TV instead of a traditional monitor.
Google Just Unveiled a New Look for Android
Lifehacker / 12h
Google has unveiled a major update to its Material 3 design language , which guides the visual appearance of apps across Android and the web . Called Material 3 Expressive, the new look is intended to make software "more engaging and easier to use," and is quite a departure from what's gone before. It's not easy to sum up what Material 3 Expressive is, but you can see a few of Google's example sc
Google Is Putting Gemini AI Into Smartwatches, Cars, and TVs
Lifehacker / 12h
Google's Gemini AI is going beyond Android phones, the company officially announced today, prior to its Google I/O 2025 conference later this month. Specifically, Google says it will bring the AI assistant to smartwatches, cars, TVs, and even mixed reality headsets. This is a significant step forward for its Gemini push, as it'll allow people to use the service on almost all devices in the Google
Google Is Expanding Its Use of AI to Protect You From Scams
Lifehacker / 12h
Scammers and cyber attackers are always looking for new ways to steal your information, and even the most cautious among us can be at risk when using our mobile devices for everyday activities. Google is rolling out new security features for Android to help users protect against scams, fraud, and theft, and revealed a bunch of them during its mobile-focused event "The Android Show: I/O Edition,"
Google’s Find My Device becomes Find Hub amid expansion
TechCrunch / 12h
Android users will have more ways to find their devices and other items, Google announced on Tuesday during the Android Show, a week before Google I/O 2025. The company says its Find My Device feature, which allows Android users to locate lost phones and other devices, will become known as “Find Hub” as it rolls […]
Executives Are Pouring Money Into AI. So Why Are They Saying It's Not Paying Off?
41Futurism / 12h
A recent survey by tech giant IBM came to a conclusion that could send shockwaves through Wall Street and the tech sector writ large. The survey asked whether or not company leaders were reporting that their AI initiatives delivered the expected return on investment. A shockingly small proportion of the surveyed CEOs reported that the tech was delivering on its promises, with only a quarter of th
Amazon warehouse robots don't quite rival human workers... yet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Amazon's robots handled 224 units/hour, compared with humans at 243 units/hour Robots are more consistent, but humans can be quicker in some cases Further research is needed to prevent damages After a series of robotics announcements over the past few years, including its latest Vulcan robot which has a sense of touch, Amazon is testing next-generation models named 'Stow' and 'Pick', and their na
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company might be in line for an Amtrak contract
TechCrunch / 12h
Federal railroad regulators are in talks with Elon Musk’s tunneling firm, The Boring Company (TBC), over a multibillion-dollar Amtrak project, according to The New York Times. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the NYT reports that Federal Railroad Administration officials have spoken with TBC to learn whether the Musk-owned company could save the agency money […]
UP.Labs-Porsche’s newest startup wants to be the Plaid of automotive retail
TechCrunch / 12h
As serial entrepreneur Joel Milne founded, scaled, and then successfully sold mobile auto repair service startup RepairSmith to AutoNation, he was plagued by a persistent problem. The automotive retail industry has a communication problem. And it’s an expensive one. Thousands of dealerships and mechanic shops — each one with an array of software systems — […]
Google announces 1B+ RCS messages sent in the US daily
TechCrunch / 12h
During the Android Show leading up to Google I/O, Google on Tuesday offered a brief update on the adoption of the RCS (Rich Communication Services) protocol, an upgrade to SMS that offers high-resolution photos and videos, typing indicators, read receipts, improved group chat, and more. The company shared that the messaging standard now supports over […]
Google’s Gemini AI in the Car Actually Makes Sense When I’m Trying Not to Crash
Gizmodo / 12h
But don't imagine you'll use Gemini in Android Auto to rehearse talking to your boss.
Elon Musk Brings Starlink to Saudi Arabia as U.S. Oligarchs Join Trump in Middle East
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Trump bragged about the multi-billion dollar deals between Saudi Arabia and Big Tech.
The sleek and slim Nespresso VertuoPlus is $51 off at Target
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $51 : As of May 13, the Nespresso VertuoPlus single-serve coffee and espresso maker is on sale for just $118.99 at Target. That's 30% off its usual cost of $169.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso VertuoPlus single-serve coffee and espresso maker $118.99 at Target $169.99 Save $51.00 Whoever said brewing coffee at home was boring never had a Nespresso machine. The Nespresso
Stay anonymous online for five years with this budget-friendly VPN
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Don’t use the internet without protection — AdGuard VPN makes it affordable, with a five-year subscription for just $39.97 ($359.40) through June 1. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard VPN: 5-Year Subscription $39.97 $359.40 Save $319.43 VPNs are a simple way to secure your digital life, but if you’re not super techy, it’s intimidating to use one for the first time. AdGuard VPN m
The Anker Soundcore 2 portable speaker is under $30 at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 33%: The Anker Soundcore 2 portable Bluetooth speaker (black) is on sale at Amazon for just $29.98, down from the normal price of $44.99. That's a savings of $15.01. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Anker Soundcore 2 portable Bluetooth speaker (black) $29.98 at Amazon $44.99 Save $15.01 We're so close to summer fun — and the summer hits we're yet to fall in love with. If you're
The curved Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor is $650 off
Mashable / 12h
GET $650 OFF: May 13th, the Samsung 49" Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor (QD-OLED G9, DQHD 240Hz) is on sale for $1,149.99, down from $1,799.99. Save $650, or 36% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 49" Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor (QD-OLED G9, DQHD 240Hz) $1,149.99 at Best Buy $1,799.99 Save $650 Immerse yourself in a river or stars, FPS shoot 'em ups, or whimsy — whatever your PC g
Need points for spring break and summer travel next year? Apply for a new credit card now
22The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re planning on making travel plans for next spring break or summer 2026, now’s the perfect time to start racking up points for your itineraries. At TPG, we believe it’s never too early to start earning. If you can earn travel rewards now, you can start making your spring, Easter and summer 2026 book
Android 16’s Huge Visual Redesign Is Definitely Funky, but Is It More Usable?
Gizmodo / 12h
With Material 3 Expressive, Android is getting a more graphic design-y interface—the complete opposite of what is rumored for iOS 19.
Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
TechCrunch / 12h
At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions. With these features, Google aims to protect users from falling for a scam, keep their details secure in case a […]
Google is adding new device-level features for its Advanced Protection program
TechCrunch / 12h
At the Android Show, taking place ahead of Google I/O 2025, Google announced that it is adding new device-specific features to its Advanced Protection program, which is designed to protect public figures such as politicians and journalists from different digital threats, with the Android 16 release. The new features include a new way of storing […]
Google unveils its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive
TechCrunch / 12h
Google on Tuesday unveiled its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive, at the Android Show ahead of Google I/O. The update is designed to make your phone more customizable and fluid, the tech giant says. Material 3 Expressive brings new springy animations that Google says will make your phone feel more fluid. For example, […]
Google is bringing Gemini to Wear OS smartwatches and Google TV
TechCrunch / 12h
During the Android Show on Tuesday, leading up to Google I/O, Google announced that it’s bringing Gemini to Wear OS smartwatches and Google TV. The announcement is part of Google’s plans to replace Google Assistant with Gemini across all of its devices and platforms. Tuesday’s announcement doesn’t come as a surprise, as users have been […]
Google’s bringing Gemini to your car with Android Auto
21TechCrunch / 12h
Google is bringing Gemini, its generative AI, to all cars that support Android Auto in the next few months, the company announced at its Android Show ahead of the company’s 2025 I/O developer conference. The company says adding Gemini functionality to Android Auto and, later this year, to cars that run Google’s built-in operating system, […]
Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
25Wired / 12h
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud.
Android 16 Is Getting a Facelift, and Gemini Is Rolling Onto More Google Platforms
Wired / 12h
Google teased all the new features coming to its mobile operating system ahead of next week’s I/O conference.
Google gives Android an animated makeover with Material 3 Expressive
Engadget / 12h
Well, the leaks were right. Google is updating the look of Android and Wear OS to make its mobile and wearable operating systems more visually expressive and animated. Google has dubbed its new design system Material 3 Expressive, and plans to introduce it when Android 16 and Wear OS 6 launch later this year. Material 3 Expressive builds on the Material You design changes Google made with the int
Android 16 adds new features for scam detection and device finding
Engadget / 12h
Google This summer's Android 16 release will add several new and updated security measures that should make it more difficult for criminals to scam Android users or take advantage of stolen Android phones. After introducing AI features in March that detect fraudulent messages based on common language patterns, Google is working on teaching its models to recognize a wider range of text scams, such
Google is bringing Gemini to Wear OS, Android Auto and more
Engadget / 12h
Google is bringing Gemini to more devices. During Tuesday's airing of The Android Show: I/O Edition , the company said its family of AI models would soon power the conversational experiences on Android Auto, Wear OS, Google TV and beyond. I know what you're thinking: don’t those platforms already come with Google Assistant? They do, but Google is promising Gemini will make every device it comes t
Google Says RCS Messaging Just Hit a Big Milestone
How-To Geek / 12h
Google spent a long while marketing RCS as an SMS killer, and passively-aggressively pressuring Apple into adopting it too as an SMS replacement under its own iMessage app. It seems like efforts have paid off, because RCS seems to be really popular.
Google’s Find My Device Network Is Now a Hub for People, Too
32How-To Geek / 12h
It’s barely been a year since Google flipped the switch on Android's Find My Device network, but it’s already getting a rebrand and an upgrade to help you keep track of everything and everyone that matters.
Android Is Getting Its Biggest Design Refresh in Years
How-To Geek / 12h
It’s time for Android to get a bit of a facelift. As was previously leaked (accidentally) by Google itself, “Material 3 Expressive" is a pretty big design overhaul that's all about making your devices even more personal, fluid, and helpful at a glance.
Google Makes Android 16 Official With a Fresh Design, Security Updates, and Gemini
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Android is always evolving, and Google I/O is often when we hear about the biggest new changes. Get ready for smarter safety features, a fresh new look for your phone and watch, and Gemini in more places than ever in Android 16.
This Is Wear OS 6, Coming to Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch
How-To Geek / 12h
Google's Wear OS operating system powers a wide range of smartwatches from multiple manufacturers, but it got especially good following the release of Wear OS 3, and it has only gotten better from there. Wear OS 6 is finally here, and it's packing a lot of improvements.
Google Is Making Your Android Phone Harder to Steal
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Google has dramatically improved its theft protection features in the Android operating system. The changes should hopefully make it more difficult for Android phones and tablets to be stolen or wiped without your knowledge.
Harmful Android Apps Can't Hide Anymore by Changing Names and Icons
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Google Play announced major upgrades to Play Protect’s live threat detection on Android phones and tablets, intended to better detect apps changing their appearance to hide their activity. They were already working on the Pixel 6, but now Google is rolling them out to more devices.
Google Messages Now Has Better Scam Text Detection
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has improved its ability to detect scam messages in Google Messages, the default texting app on most Android phones. It now stops billions of suspicious messages every month, and uses on-device processing to protect user privacy.
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