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Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake books
2KArs Technica - All content / 16h
On Sunday, the Chicago Sun-Times published an advertorial summer reading list containing at least 10 fake books attributed to real authors, according to multiple reports on social media. The newspaper's uncredited "Summer reading list for 2025" supplement recommended titles including "Tidewater Dreams" by Isabel Allende and "The Last Algorithm" by Andy Weir—books that don't exist and were created
Fortnite is back on iOS in the U.S. after 5 years
Mashable / 50min
Fortnite is finally back in the U.S. iOS App Store after five long Fortnite -less years. Apple approved the return of Epic Games' popular battle royale on Tuesday, enabling U.S. iPhone users to join the battlefield for the first time since 2020 . SEE ALSO: Apple held in contempt for violating court order in Epic Games' antitrust case Epic Games initially announced that it had submitted Fortnite t
Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory
NYT > Technology / 58min
Apple kicked the popular game out of the App Store nearly five years ago, prompting a court battle that was partially resolved on Tuesday.
Tech Life
BBC News / 1h
You've had a 'lightbulb moment' and invented something amazing. Now you need a patent.
Volvo expands its Google partnership to bring new features like Gemini to cars sooner
Engadget / 1h
Following the announcement that Gemini is coming to cars , Volvo is using I/O 2025 to announce a new expanded partnership with Google. The companies' new deal makes Volvo's cars reference hardware for future Android Automotive OS development, and means Volvo drivers will be "among the first to benefit" when Gemini fully replaces Google Assistant in cars. Volvo describes itself as Google's "lead d
The newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beat
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Logitech G has revealed the Logitech G522 Lightspeed This wireless gaming headset boasts an impressive feature set and a great microphone It hits shelves on June 16 for $179 / £139.99 / AU$299.95 Gaming accessory brand Logitech G has announced the Logitech G522 Lightspeed, a new wireless gaming headset intended to supersede the popular Logitech G733 Lightspeed . The G522 Lightspeed features redes
How agile teams stay aligned, fast and focused
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
While hybrid work models have helped teams collaborate across locations, persistent challenges remain with teams still wrestling with misalignment and communication gaps that slow progress and delay achieving notable outcomes. To build more adaptive, high-performing teams—regardless of where they work—organizations are turning to Agile practices. Agile's emphasis on continuous feedback, quick adj
How to watch The Librarians: The Next Chapter online from anywhere – stream fantasy adventure spin-off series
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The seven-year wait for fans of The Librarians franchise is finally over, as The Librarians: The Next Chapter starts a new page. Originally intended to be shown on The CW, US viewers can tune into The Librarians: The Next Chapter on TNT or via Sling TV. Read on for how to watch The Librarians: The Next Chapter online from anywhere with a VPN . Premiere date: Sunday, May 25 US TV channel: TNT Stre
I finally tried Samsung's Project Moohan Android XR headset, and it was Google Gemini that stole the show
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Google and Samsung’s Project Moohan Android XR headset isn’t entirely new – my colleague Lance Ulanoff already broke down what we knew about it back in December 2024 . But until now, no one at TechRadar had the chance to try it out. That changed shortly after Sundar Pichai stepped off the Google I/O 2025 stage . I had a brief but revealing seven-minute demo with the headset. After scanning my pre
This £32 app makes sure you never need a desktop scanner again
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Keep a scanner at your fingertips forever with SwiftScan VIP , now just £31.41 (reg. £149.59) with code TAKE30 . Opens in a new window Credit: Maple Media SwiftScan VIP: Lifetime Subscription £31.41 £149.59 Save £118.18 We may poke fun at the massive multitasking printers of yesteryear, but having a scanner really did come in handy. If you find yourself missing that addition in your family
Fortnite returns to the US App Store after a five-year gap
TechCrunch / 3h
Popular battle royale game Fortnite has finally returned to the U.S. App Store amid game maker Epic Games’ lengthy legal skirmish with Apple. As of Tuesday, Fortnite is also available on the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the EU. It’ll show up in App Store searches soon, Epic said in a post on X. […]
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final for free on discovery+ . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Europa League final is finally here, with Spurs and Manchester United battling it out for the trophy. Both sides have endured incredibly tough domestic seasons in the Premier League , with this competition
How to unblock Pornhub for free in Tennessee
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Tennessee with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . A number of U.S. states have introduced laws that require visitors to upload ID before accessing porn sites. In response to this move, Pornhub banned visitors from these states from accessing their website. These restrictions are still in place, so a lot of potential users will be seeking
The MSI Prestige 13+ AI Ukiyo-e Edition is nothing short of a work of art, and my only complaint is that so few people will get to see it in person
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Beaten and restrained by Taitra security guards, I'm hauled back to the MSI booth from whence I came, the laptop I'd tried to spirit away handed back to MSI while members of the North American PR team look at me in stony silence. I lift up my head and meet their eyes, one by one. "It belongs in a museum!" I yell over the clamor and din of the Computex 2025 showfloor. One of the reps that I've kno
Acer's New Intel Arc GPUs Include a Tiny Card
How-To Geek / 4h
If you've been looking at Intel cards as an alternative to the NVIDIA/AMD duopoly, you might have found that there's not a whole ton of manufacturers making custom Arc cards. Acer has just revealed a couple of custom Intel cards, though, so your options have widened just a tad bit. And one of them is absolutely tiny.
AMD’s $299 Radeon RX 9060 XT brings 8GB or 16GB of RAM to fight the RTX 5060
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 were fairly well received when they were released in March, ably competing with Nvidia's RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti for the same or a little less money. We were impressed by the cards' performance and power efficiency, even if they still have some of the same caveats as older Radeon cards (lack of DLSS upscaling and lower relative ray-tracing performance being tw
Welcome to Google AI Mode! Everything is fine.
Mashable / 4h
If the AI lovefest of Google I/O 2025 were a TV show, you might be tempted to call it It's Always Sunny in Mountain View . (It's not, by the way, especially in the fog-filled month of May, even if the company's confidence in booking an outdoor amphitheater suggests otherwise). But here's a better sitcom analogy for the event that added AI Mode to all U.S. search results, whether we want it or not
AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT at Computex 2025
Engadget / 5h
AMD has unveiled its 9060 XT GPU at Computex 2025. The midrange GPU will be the clear competitor to Nvidia’s 5060 Ti and goes toe-to-toe with it on almost every spec. Built on AMD’s 4-nanometer RDNA 4 silicon , the 9060 XT will pack 32 compute units, along with 64 dedicated AI accelerators and 32 ray-tracing cores. AMD Notably, the RX 9060 XT will ship in 8GB and 16GB GDDR6 versions, whereas Nvid
AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 9000 chips have up to 96 cores, just like the last bunch
Engadget / 5h
Not many people need a 96-core processor. But for creative professionals, engineers and AI developers who do, AMD has a new batch of chips on display at Computex 2025. The company announced its new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series on Tuesday, with bonkers specs to power pro-level workstations and ultra-high-end prosumer desktops. At the top of the line in the series is the AMD Threadripper Pro 9995
AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT Could Do Budget GPUs Better Than Nvidia
Gizmodo / 5h
We’ll need to see if a 9060 can beat the RTX 5060, but what's more important is if it manages to maintain its price after launch.
AMD's New Threadripper CPUs Have Up to 96 Zen 5 Cores
How-To Geek / 5h
Threadripper CPUs are not worth putting on a gaming PC most of the time, but if you have a particular use case that can really benefit from having a lot of cores and threads, this is probably the CPU to get. AMD has just refreshed its Threadripper range with the new Threadripper 9000 and Threadripper Pro 9000 series.
AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT Is Finally Here
How-To Geek / 5h
Not too long ago, we heard that AMD wanted to step back from the flagship graphics card market, and that decision has been strongly reflected in its Radeon RX 9000 lineup. Both of the cards we've seen in this range are mid-range cards, and now, we're going even cheaper with the addition of the Radeon RX 9060 XT.
FBI Director Kash Patel Abruptly Closes Internal Watchdog Office Overseeing Surveillance Compliance
200+Gizmodo / 5h
Once a long-time critic of FBI surveillance, Patel is now singing a different tune.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 21, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 21, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 21
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 21, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Hurdle hints and answers for May 21, 2025
Mashable / 5h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Billionaire Man-Child Elon Musk Gives His Most Petulant Interview to Date
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Is it good when a defense contractor talks about the "cleansing function" of war?
Fortnite back on US Apple app store after ban lifted
BBC News / 6h
It was removed in 2020 for violating Apple's policies by launching its own in-app payment system.
Skullcandy's won me over with the Bose-tuned Method 360 ANC, but one design choice baffles me
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Headphone maker Skullcandy holds a soft spot in my heart. It was my go-to brand for wired earbuds when I was a teenager (this was long before the best wireless earbuds dominated the audio market) because they were affordable, available in a range of funky colors and, at the time at least, I thought they sounded great. When I entered the world of tech journalism in my early 20s, I was exposed to a
Highlights of Google IO 2025
Next Big Future / 7h
Google showcased the Gemini 2.5 PRO model at Google IO 2025. They previously released beta versions of GEmini2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash. They released new versions today and will be releasing final versions next month. Gemini 2.5 Pro is able to correct mistaken human analysis of videos. The models are the top two models ... Read more
Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With 50-60% Bonus (0.81-0.87 Cents)
400+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Wyndham Rewards has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points. I’ll cover all the details, though let me note upfront that I’d only recommend taking advantage of this with a specific use in mind. Promotion on purchased Wyndham Rewards points Through Thursday, June 5, 2025, Wyndham Rewards is offering a bonus on purchased points . It appears that Wyndham Rewards members are eligible f
Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths
43BBC News / 8h
The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.
Luminar kicks off another round of layoffs amid CEO’s sudden resignation
TechCrunch / 8h
Luminar, the lidar company founded by recently replaced CEO Austin Russell, is going through another restructuring, according to a recent regulatory filing. This new round of layoffs, which the company did not provide figures for, follows extensive cuts to the workforce in 2024. Luminar cut about 30% of its workforce in 2024, a reduction that […]
Google Made an AI Detector, but You Can’t Use It
How-To Geek / 8h
AI detectors, while a potentially useful feature, are currently a mess. Tools like ZeroGPT like to do a lot of false positives and false negatives. Still, the need for an actually reliable AI detector is real, and that's why efforts continue to be made in that direction. Google has its own, though you can't use it yet.
Codex, OpenAI's New Coding Agent, Wants to Be a World-Killer
Futurism / 8h
Though artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm, it's still pretty bad at tasks demanding a high-degree of flexibility, like writing computer code . Earlier this year, ChatGPT maker OpenAI published a white paper taking AI to task for its lackluster performance in a coding scrum. Among other things, it found that even the most advanced AI models are "still unable to solve the majority
Google talked AI for 2 hours. It didnt mention hallucinations.
Mashable / 8h
This year, Google I/O 2025 had one focus: Artificial intelligence. We've already covered all of the biggest news to come out of the annual developers conference: a new AI video generation tool called Flow . A $250 AI Ultra subscription plan . Tons of new changes to Gemini . A virtual shopping try-on feature . And critically, the launch of the search tool AI Mode to all users in the United States.
Google’s Sergey Brin: ‘I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass’
TechCrunch / 9h
Google co-founder Sergey Brin said he “made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass” during an onstage interview at Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday. Brin was a surprise addition to an interview with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis conducted by Big Technology Podcast’s Alex Kantrowitz. Brin went on to say he “didn’t know anything about […]
With 5,500 Five-Star Reviews, This 25,000mAh 100W USB-C Power Bank Is Now at Its Lowest Price Ever
Gizmodo / 9h
This power bank is a smart investment that will keep all your devices powered up, wherever life takes you.
Acer partner unveils Ryzen 9 laptop with a 5070 TI GPU which will get creators excited, but I just hope it is affordable
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Chuwi GameBook promises elite performance at a price lower than premium gaming laptops Ryzen 9 9955HX with 32 threads powers this gaming and creator machine RTX 5070 Ti with 12GB GDDR7 makes this a serious contender for 4K gaming Chuwi, a company better known for budget devices than flagship powerhouses, has unveiled its latest effort to break into the high-performance segment: the GameBook 9955H
Google Android XR Glasses Hands On: Extremely Impressive
How-To Geek / 9h
Google wrapped up its I/O 2025 keynote today with an extensive demo of its Android XR glasses, showcasing Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and messaging features. Although the on-stage showcase was cool, we didn't really see anything new. You could say I was unimpressed. But then I got to use the glasses for five minutes, and I can't wait to buy a pair.
Everything you need to know from Google I/O 2025
Mashable / 9h
From the opening AI-influenced intro video set to "You Get What You Give" by New Radicals to CEO Sundar Pichai's sign-off, Google I/O 2025 was packed with news and updates for the tech giant and its products. And when we say packed, we mean it, as this year's Google I/O clocked in at nearly two hours long . During that time, Google shared some big wins for its AI products, such as Gemini topping
Kids Around the World Are Still Swallowing Magnets at an Alarming Rate
Gizmodo / 9h
"If magnets are accessible to children, some children will inevitably ingest them, leading to a wide range of severe consequences."
Tesla Admits Its Cybertrucks Lose Their Value Insanely Fast
89Futurism / 9h
The struggles never seem to end for Tesla. Elon Musk's embattled electric vehicle empire is floundering on its long-anticipated robotaxi launch as sales plummet to record lows and Tesla bulls dump their stocks . Tesla's Cybertruck — the garish luxury all-electric truck — is no exception to the carnage. With a reputation for breaking down constantly and drawing the ridicule of just about every oth
Buy Now Pay Later Klarna Funding Customer Payment Plans for TVs and AirPods
Next Big Future / 9h
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna has 100 million active customers and $92 million in pretax losses for Q1 2025. The Swedish FinTech revealed that milestone Monday (May 19) as it released its quarterly earnings, which showed revenues up 15%, reaching $701 million. Klarna $92 million pretax loss for the first quarter, up from ... Read more
The Dragons at Epic Universe’s Isle of Berk Are Next Level
24Gizmodo / 9h
Epic Universe's 'How to Train Your Dragon' land is filled with animatronic, draconic delights.
Got Cold Sores? You Might Be at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s
Gizmodo / 9h
New research is the latest to implicate certain viruses as a culprit behind Alzheimer's.
Fortnite is finally back in the US App Store
Engadget / 10h
Fortnite is back in the US App Store . Epic CEO Tim Sweeney announced that he intended to relaunch the game in late April, following a court order that demanded Apple stop collecting a 27 percent fee on app transactions that happen outside of its in-app purchase system. The company finally amending its rules to remove that additional commission is why Epic moved forward with the relaunch. The ori
Bilt Cuts Rent Points For Most Cards—But Travel Partner Cards Could Soon Earn 3X (Like Alaska)
View from the Wing / 10h
Bilt is adjusting points-earning for rent payments on their new feature to earn rewards paying rent with any card, for a fee . Continue reading ...
FAA orders Newark flight reductions as travel woes could spill into busy holiday weekend
46The Points Guy / 10h
The Federal Aviation Administration will limit flights at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), as travel woes at the busy New York area hub threaten to spill into the peak summer travel season. The FAA on Tuesday announced an interim order capping the number of hourly flights at 56 (28 takeoffs and 28 landings) between now and mid-June, in hopes of reducing congestion and stemming a spate
I Waited One Hour to Try Google’s Android XR Smart Glasses and Only Had 90 Seconds With Them
Gizmodo / 10h
I was promised 5 minutes with Google's AR glasses prototype, but only got 90 seconds to use them.
Google’s New AI Mode for Search Cranks Gemini to Max Volume
Gizmodo / 10h
If you want the maximum amount of AI in your web search, Google's got your back.
Trump’s Tariffs Cut Off Delta Coach Earbuds—But They’re Still Free If You Ask
View from the Wing / 10h
Delta stopped passing through the coach cabin offering complimentary earbuds on May 15. This includes the extra legroom 'Comfort+' section. They still proactively pass them out in premium cabins. They don't tell you this, but the earbuds are still available on request. Continue reading ...
Google Pixel 10 rumors: Everything we know (and everything we think we know)
Mashable / 10h
It's hard to believe, but we're about to experience the tenth year of Google Pixel annual upgrades. What started as an uncertain experiment a decade ago is now a solid and dependable smartphone lineup from Google, year in and year out. 2025 looks to be no different, according to various rumors and leaks. The Google Pixel 10 lineup is likely a few months away from the spotlight, but that doesn't m
70% Off NordVPN + Free 10GB eSIM — Travel Protected!
Gizmodo / 10h
Planning a trip abroad? Don’t miss this offer: a top VPN + up to 10GB eSIM data in your destination.
Fortnite’s Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.
NYT > Technology / 10h
The actors’ union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.
All the Biggest News and Features Announced During Google I/O 2025
Lifehacker / 10h
It should have been obvious that Google I/O 2025 would be jammed-packed, considering the company felt the need to hold a separate event to cover all of its Android news . But color me shocked that Google pulled off a nearly two hour-long presentation, full of announcements and reveals, mostly about AI. Not all AI announcements are equal, of course. Some of the news was geared towards enterprise u
How 3D printing is personalizing health care
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Three-dimensional printing is transforming medical care, letting the health care field shift from mass-produced solutions to customized treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. For instance, researchers are developing 3D-printed prosthetic hands specifically designed for children, made with lightweight materials and adaptable control systems. These continuing advancements in 3D-printed prosth
Self-hosting is having a moment. Ethan Sholly knows why.
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Self-hosting is having a moment, even if it's hard to define exactly what it is. It's a niche that goes beyond regular computing devices and networks but falls short of a full-on home lab . (Most home labs involve self-hosting, but not all self-hosting makes for a home lab.) It adds privacy, provides DRM-free alternatives , and reduces advertising. It's often touted as a way to get more out of yo
Gemini 2.5 is leaving preview just in time for Google’s new $250 AI subscription
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Google rolled out early versions of Gemini 2.5 earlier this year. Marking a significant improvement over the 2.0 branch. For the first time, Google's chatbot felt competitive with the likes of ChatGPT, but it's been "experimental" and later "preview" since then. At I/O 2025, Google announced general availability for Gemini 2.5, and these models will soon be integrated with C
Trump’s trade war risks splintering the Internet, experts warn
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In sparking his global trade war, Donald Trump seems to have maintained a glaring blind spot when it comes to protecting one of America's greatest trade advantages: the export of digital services. Experts have warned that the consequences for Silicon Valley could be far-reaching. In a report released Tuesday, an intelligence firm that tracks global trade risks, Allianz Trade, shared results of a
Dell CEO tells us how AI can make us “more effective as a species” - “there are a lot of things we don’t do, that we used to do, because we now have the tools”
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Dell CEO lays out view of the future of AI AI will never replace human workers, but will aid them instead, Michael Dell says Companies should see AI as a great way to reinvent themselves too The CEO of Dell Technologies has told TechRadar Pro that AI offers a great opportunity for organizations to re-evaluate themselves to positive effect Speaking at a media Q&A session at Dell Technologies World
Solar trade association warns of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut
Engadget / 10h
The Solar Energy Industries Association released an assessment of how the budget reconciliation bill currently under review in Congress would have a negative impact on the economy. The legislation cuts incentives around solar power investment and adoption, such as the Section 25D residential tax credit. The group's analysis found that the bill, as it stands, would lead to the loss of nearly 300,0
AI chatbot to be embedded in Google search
28BBC News / 10h
The new option in its marquee search engine comes as the firm is facing competition from AI firms.
Google XR glasses hands-on: Lightweight but with a limited field of view
Engadget / 10h
One of the biggest reveals of Google I/O was that the company is officially back in the mixed reality game with its own prototype XR smart glasses . It's been years since we've seen anything substantial from the search giant on the AR/VR/XR front, but with a swath of hardware partners to go with its XR platform it seems that's finally changing. Following the keynote, Google gave me a very short d
‘The Life of Chuck’ Is the Movie Mike Flanagan Wants to Be Remembered For
Gizmodo / 10h
The 'Doctor Sleep' and 'Gerald's Game' filmmaker is very proud of his upcoming Stephen King adaptation.
Elon Musk Throws Tantrum on Stage, Accuses Delaware Judge of Being an "Activist" in a Halloween Costume
100+Futurism / 10h
Elon Musk has developed a new approach to getting his obscene $56 billion Tesla pay package: insulting the judge who invalidated it. During a wide-ranging tele-appearance at Bloomberg 's Qatar Economic Forum this week , the multi-hyphenate billionaire lambasted Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, the Delaware judge who has twice invalidated the massive bonus. Responding to claims from the Wall Street
Chase and The Infatuation’s Eeeeeatscon LA 2025
The Points Guy / 10h
The Infatuation is back with their growing Eeeeeatscon festival June 28-29 in Los Angeles, and tickets are exclusive to Chase cardholders. Chase cardholders who are foodies in the Southern California area will have an opportunity to try exclusive restaurant collaborations and the Infatuations’ top picks. Additionally, Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) cardholders will receive exclusiv
Google commits $150M to develop AI glasses with Warby Parker
TechCrunch / 10h
Google says it will commit up to $150 million to the consumer eyewear company Warby Parker to jointly develop AI-powered smart glasses based on Android XR, the companies said on Tuesday during Google I/O 2025. Google has already committed $75 million to Warby Parker’s product development and commercialization costs, the companies said in a press […]
Stablecoin bill advances in U.S. Senate as Trump critics call to end his crypto dealings
Mashable / 10h
The crypto industry is celebrating this week as a controversial stablecoin bill dubbed the GENIUS Act advanced to debate in front of the full U.S. Senate. Earlier this month, an Abu Dhabi investment firm announced that it would be making a $2 billion investment in the cryptocurrency exchange Binance using a brand new stablecoin called USD1. Unlike risky cryptocurrencies with prices that fluctuate
Roku TVs Can Now Try Out Plex's Controversal Redesign
How-To Geek / 10h
Plex’s controversial redesigned app is now rolling out to Roku TVs and streaming players. It’s still in the separate preview channel for now, but once (some of) the bugs are worked out, it should roll out to all Roku devices.
Amanda Scales, a Musk hire who helped lead DOGE, has returned to xAI
TechCrunch / 11h
Amanda Scales, the former xAI HR exec who helped lead billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency initiative while working at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, recently returned to xAI, according to The New York Times. Scales used to work on talent acquisition at xAI. Since April, she’s worked on the talent side of […]
TP-Link’s New Wi-Fi 7 Routers Have Tri-Band 10Gbps for $250
How-To Geek / 11h
TP-Link announced at Computex 2025 multiple new routers, growing its collection of Wi-Fi 7 networking gear. It includes routers ready for 10-gig internet connections, something on the horizon in certain US cities.
These Budget Earbuds and Headphones Are Even Cheaper for Memorial Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Memorial Day sale is in full swing, and you can find more than just the usual appliances and tools on sale . There are discounts on many tech products for audiophiles as well, from Beats headphones , to the Sonos Arc Soundbar , and the beloved Sony WH-1000XM5 headp
Google’s New AI Ultra Subscription Plan Is Really, Really Expensive
Lifehacker / 11h
Google announced a lot of new stuff today at I/O , but few things were more eye-watering than the company's new Google AI Ultra subscription . At $250 per month , it's by far the most expensive subscription Google has yet launched. So it makes sense it comes with everything. And I mean everything . For starters, subscribers at this tier get to use Gemini Ultra, which includes the new Veo 3 video
Musk says Tesla’s self-driving tests will be geofenced to ‘the safest’ parts of Austin
TechCrunch / 11h
The first test of Tesla’s long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas next month will initially be limited to specific areas the company deems “the safest,” CEO Elon Musk told CNBC in an interview Tuesday. Tesla’s cars are “not going to take intersections unless we are highly confident [they’re] going to do well with that intersection, […]
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is banned from leaving France without permission following his arrest
Engadget / 11h
The French government has forbidden Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from leaving the country without official authorization, according to a report from Politico . Durov was arrested in France in August 2024 and later indicted for being complicit in illegal activity that occurrs on Telegram, like money laundering and the distribution of CSAM (child sexual abuse material). Durov was attempting to travel t
Phoenix Gets Its First Asia Flight—Starlux Launches Taipei Route Thanks To $165 Billion CHIPS Act Bet
20View from the Wing / 11h
Phoenix is getting its first flight to Asia. Taiwan's Starlux will launch Phoenix - Taipei service three times weekly with an Airbus A350-900. Continue reading ...
Soundcore Bluetooth Shower Speaker by Anker Hits Near-Free Pricing Just in Time for Memorial Day
Gizmodo / 11h
Take this $20 waterproof bluetooth speaker to the beach, the Ppool, or in the shower.
Three Times Cheaper Than the Bose Soundbar, This Bluetooth Model Is Flying Off the Shelves on Amazon
Gizmodo / 11h
This Fire TV Soundbar is focused on delivering excellent core performance at a fraction of the price.
US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order
Engadget / 11h
In the latest episode of How to Dismantle Public Services in 12 Easy Steps , a Trump executive order targeting libraries has real-world consequences. The AP reported over the weekend that libraries across the country are cutting programs that offer ebooks, audiobooks and other loan programs. These initiatives exploded in popularity following the pandemic, with over 660 million people globally bor
This Waterproof, Travel-Sized Sony Speaker Is on Sale for Just $35 Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for a compact speaker that won’t flake out on sound or durability, this refurbished Sony SRS-XB100 wireless Bluetooth speaker is worth a closer look. It's on sale right now for $34.99 at StackSocial (down from its original $59.99 price), and this Grade “A”
Google Says Gemini's Agent Mode Will Finally Turn Its AI into a Real Personal Assistant
Lifehacker / 11h
It's 2025, and Google is now bringing its own agentic AI feature to the Gemini app. While the company has discussed agentic AI prototypes before , it now seems ready to take them mainstream. At the Google I/O 2025 keynote, Google discussed how the new feature can go out on the web on its own and perform tasks for you. Just like OpenAI's Operator , it can take a prompt, make a checklist of things
Book Virgin Atlantic award tickets to Europe for as little as 4,000 Chase points
The Points Guy / 11h
Is a trip to the U.K. on your summer bucket list? If so, check out Virgin Atlantic ‘s award sale. Right now, the airline is offering a 20% discount on economy flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and other U.S. gateways to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), bringing flight redemption rates to as low as 4,800 Virgin points one-
An animated Clash of Clans series is coming to Netflix
Engadget / 11h
The latest video game to be getting the TV show treatment is a pair of hugely popular mobile titles. Developer Supercell is partnering with Netflix for an animated series based on the world of its games Clash of Clans and Clash Royale . Fletcher Moules, who directed the original Clash of Clans animated videos on YouTube, will be the showrunner for the Netflix project and Ron Weiner, who has worke
This 10,000mAh Portable Charger Is MagSafe Compatible, and It’s Going for Pennies on Amazon
20Gizmodo / 11h
This is the perfect charger for iPhone users.
Everything Google Announced at I/O 2025
36Wired / 11h
Artificial intelligence is now in everything Google touches, including its Android XR mixed-reality glasses, a revamped search experience, and Gemini’s new agentic capabilities.
Far Too Many Americans Googled "What Is a Prostate" Following Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis
30Futurism / 11h
On Sunday, The New York Times reported that former president Joe Biden, 82, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. What, exactly, does that mean? A bunch of Americans have apparently been trying to figure that out. Google search queries for the phrase "what is a prostate" drastically spiked following news about the former president's cancer diagnosis, as flagged on Bluesky by T
Amazon Is Clearing Out the Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit, It’s Selling for Peanuts This Memorial Day
Gizmodo / 11h
his Ring alarm kit is your strongest defense against break-ins.
Im a college professor. My advice to young people who feel hooked on tech
Mashable / 12h
When I was a child, computers were a fixture in my home, from the giant Atari on which I learned my ABCs, to the Commodore Amiga that my dad used for his videography business, to the PC towers that facilitated my first forays onto the internet. But tech was still a niche hobby back then. Even in college in the late 1990s and early 2000s, many of my friends got by just fine without computers. For
The ‘Melrose Place’ explosion turns 30 this month. Why its still pop culture gold
Mashable / 12h
In the spring of 1995 I was too old for summer camp yet too young to be (legally) employed at a crappy seasonal job. I knew I would likely be spending those hot months hanging out at my aunt and uncle's pool with my nose buried in horror novels, mostly of the R.L. Stine and Dean Koontz oeuvre. At this point in my adolescence, I didn’t fit the mold of the rest of my peers. While they were shooting
Google debuts AI-powered Android XR smart glasses at Google I/O
Mashable / 12h
Google is trying out smart glasses again. At its Google I/O keynote address on Tuesday, Google showed off a product that was referred to simply as "Android XR glasses" in both the presentation and the accompanying blog post . No price or release date was given, so between all of that and the fact that the product doesn't seem to have a real name yet, this could be quite a ways off from being on s
Trump’s ‘Pro Life’ IRS Nominee Reportedly Followed NSFW X Accounts
Gizmodo / 12h
Rolling Stone writes that Billy Long's X account has a porn problem.
Deal of the day: Nonstop lie-flat to Portugal this summer for 60,000 credit card points
The Points Guy / 12h
We bring you new deals of the day as we find them, so check back soon for more. Availability for these deals changes regularly, so book now! If you’re craving a holiday in Europe this summer, you still have time to redeem your points and miles. While we usually recommend booking flights for popular travel periods and routes well in advance, today’s deal of the day shows plenty of nonstop business
World’s First Petahertz-speed Phototransistor at Room Temperature
Next Big Future / 12h
Researchers demonstrated a way to manipulate electrons in graphene using pulses of light that last less than one thousands trillionth (one quadrillionth) of a second. By leveraging a quantum effect known as tunneling, they recorded electrons bypassing a physical barrier almost instantaneously, a feat that redefines the potential limits of computer processing power. A study ... Read more
Elon Says No Safety Drivers for Austin Tesla Robotaxi Next Month and Maybe a Million Robotaxi in the US by End of 2026
Next Big Future / 12h
Elon says there will be no safety drivers in the cars for the Austin launch of Tesla Robotaxi launch next month. BREAKING: Elon Musk confirms there will be NO safety driver in the driver seat when @Tesla's robtoaxi service launches in Austin next month. No one will be sitting in the front drivers seat. pic.twitter.com/Jn8Bn3PD9R ... Read more
12 Low-Tech Ways to Protect Your Home From an Intruder
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Even though the residential burglary rate has been dropping steadily in recent years ( down 26% between 2019 and 2023 ), many of us still worry about being robbed or experiencing a home invasion. Alarm systems and other high-tech security are really effective—a study once found that 83% of criminals check for an alarm before selecting a house to r
Google Just Announced Two New Chrome Features at I/O 2025
Lifehacker / 12h
The Google I/O 2025 keynote was all about Gemini and AI. But it's nice to see that the Chrome desktop browser got some new updates and features, too. While Gemini has been available in every web browser so far, until now, it's still very much just been a website. Meanwhile, over on Android, the Gemini app integrates deeply into the ecosystem. Thankfully for AI fanatics, it can now do that in Chro
Wow: Starlux Airlines Adds Phoenix Route, Airport’s First Link To Asia
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Taiwan-based Starlux Airlines has revealed its next destination in the United States (thanks to @IshrionA for flagging this), and it’s not what you’d necessarily expect. It’s also the first destination in the United States which isn’t served by at least one of Taiwan’s two other global carriers (China Airlines and EVA Air). Starlux launching Taipei to Phoenix flights as of February 2026 While fli
This Dyson HEPA Air Purifier Is at an All-Time Low, No Need to Wait For Memorial Day
Gizmodo / 12h
Investing in a Dyson means you’re choosing a product built to perform day in and day out.
Google Now Has a $250/month 'Ultra' Subscription
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has announced its newest subscription plan called Google AI Ultra. This is the new highest tier for the Google AI service that gives users access to all of Google’s AI models and features, much like OpenAI's newest plan.
FCC chairman celebrates court loss in case over Biden-era diversity rule
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr celebrated an FCC court loss yesterday after a ruling that struck down Biden-era diversity reporting requirements that Carr voted against while Democrats were in charge. "An appellate court just struck down the Biden FCC's 2024 decision to force broadcasters to post race and gender scorecards," Carr wrote . "As I said in my dissent back then
Under RFK Jr., COVID shots will only be available to people 65+, high-risk groups
300+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Under the control of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Food and Drug Administration is unilaterally terminating universal access to seasonal COVID-19 vaccines; instead, only people who are age 65 years and older and people with underlying conditions that put them at risk of severe COVID-19 will have access to seasonal boosters moving forward. The move was laid out in a commentary a
ZEUS Is Officially America’s Most Powerful Laser, With 2-Petawatt Blast
21Gizmodo / 12h
The most powerful laser in the U.S. just fired up to full strength for its first official experiment—and it’s an absolute beast.
‘It will last you from the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed’: Samsung doesn’t want you to worry about the Galaxy S25 Edge’s battery life
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is earning plaudits aplenty for its stunning titanium design and improbable thinness (not least from us here at TechRadar ), but the phone’s smaller-than-hoped-for battery continues to raise eyebrows. At 3,900mAh, the cell in the Galaxy S25 Edge is only a smidgen smaller than the one in the standard Galaxy S25 , but in Samsung’s new phone, that same battery has to powe
Google’s Android XR glasses look like its most exciting gadget in years – but the headset leaves me wanting more
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Android XR has been showcased by Google at I/O 2025 It relies heavily on AI to deliver many of its features, like live translation The headset looks interesting, but the glasses are the true star Google has finally taken the lid off Android XR at Google I/O 2025 to show us what the operating system will be capable of when it launches on Android XR headsets and glasses later this year. We didn’t s
Huawei's new foldable laptop looks like it was ripped straight out of a Mission Impossible movie – this is the future
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Huawei unveiled its new MateBook Fold Ultimate Design laptop during Computex 2025 It features an 18-inch OLED display, and a new foldable mechanism to rival competitors It's only available in China now, but could come to global markets soon Computex 2025 is here, and it was only a matter of time until one of the huge tech companies during the expo revealed a new device that takes laptop design to
The 13 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Want proof that Google really has gone all-in on AI? Then look no further than today's Google I/O 2025 keynote . Forget Android, Pixel devices, Google Photos, Maps and all the other Google staples – none were anywhere to be seen. Instead, the full two-hour keynote spent its entire time taking us through Gemini, Veo, Flow, Beam, Astra, Imagen and a bunch of other tools to help you navigate the new
Kansas mom sues adult sites after teen accessed content
Mashable / 12h
A Kansas mom is suing several porn sites for violating the state's new age-verification law. Age-verification laws vary, but they typically require some type of proof of age to enter an explicit site — beyond a "yes or no" pop-up, which used the honor system — such as a government ID or facial recognition scan. Since 2022, nearly a third of the states in the U.S. have enacted age verification on
Apple's latest iPad is on sale for $50 off ahead of Memorial Day
Engadget / 12h
Whether you're traveling for a vacation or just relaxing in the sunshine, a tablet is one of the easiest ways for you and your family to stay entertained while out and about during the summer. If you're looking for a new tablet, Amazon is selling the most recent Apple iPad (A16) for $50 off. It's an 11-inch model powered by the A16 chip. You can buy the 128GB tablet in any of the four available c
I'm Tired of NVIDIA Shadowplay—Here's What I Use For Clips Instead
How-To Geek / 12h
NVIDIA Shadowplay may seem like the only application available for clipping gameplay, but there is a better solution.
Synology's BeeStation Plus Might Be the Easiest Plex NAS
How-To Geek / 12h
Synology just launched the BeeStation Plus, an upgraded version of its easy-to-use NAS device. It features 8TB of storage, a Celeron J4125 CPU, and curiously, it can function as a Plex Media Server.
New Nintendo Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay has been revealed – say what you like, but I'm still not impressed
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has been showcased on the Nintendo Switch 2 Comparisons between it and other consoles like the Steam Deck and PS5 have been made DLSS appears to be at the forefront of the handheld's performance and visual capabilities The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here, and it'll come with a handful of titles ready for gamers to dive into from day one. Luckily, we
The 5 Best Disney Rides You Can Only Experience in Japan
Gizmodo / 12h
Disneyland and Walt Disney World have amazing rides—but the Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea have a few that will knock your socks off.
Seven New Gemini Features Google Announced at I/O 2025
Lifehacker / 12h
Google I/O's 2025 keynote could have more reasonably been called The Google AI Show. Almost everything the company talked about was AI-powered, some of which is promised to arrive in the future, and some of which is available today. Features were spread across Google's whole range of products, but here are some of the ones you're actually likely to see. It's tough to talk about Gemini because it
This Site Can Convert Files in Your Browser Without Uploading Them
Lifehacker / 12h
Sometimes you need to quickly convert an image, audio file, or video, so you search for an online tool. The problem: many online conversion tools aren't safe to use , putting you at risk from malware or mining your data. Vert isn't like that. This is an open source, browser-based tool that can convert the most common image, audio, video, and document formats. It isn't clogged with ads and you don
SynthID Detector can check media to see if it was generated with Google's AI tools
Engadget / 12h
Google originally launched SynthID , its digital watermark for AI-generated content, as a way to detect whether an image was created using the company's Imagen model in 2023. Now, at Google I/O 2025 , the company is introducing a public-facing tool called SynthID Detector that claims to detect those watermarks in just about anything you upload. SynthID Detector will be available as a web portal w
Elon Musk’s Companies Just Hit Rock Bottom in New Reputation Rankings
100+Futurism / 12h
Today, in metrics that Elon Musk's enterprises are fully eating dirt: A new Axios Harris Poll of the US's 100 most visible companies showing Tesla and SpaceX, collapsing in reputation. The poll seeks to divine positive consumer sentiment and trust among large companies — and Musk's are crashing, due in no small part to widespread disapproval of Musk's role in the Trump administration, a sentiment
Googles latest AI shopping tool is Chers Clueless closet IRL
Mashable / 12h
Google's latest shopping feature makes Cher Horowitz’s computerized closet a reality. The new virtual try-on tool within its "AI Mode" search option lets users see how outfits look on photos of themselves. Announced during the opening keynote at Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, the tool uses a new custom image-generation model to place clothing pictured in online product listings onto a full-length sh
Google adds Gemini to Chrome
Mashable / 12h
Google has injected AI features into practically all of its products, now including Chrome. At Google I/O , the tech giant's annual event, Google announced that Gemini is coming to Chrome as it transitions into the generative AI era, antitrust issues be damned .
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