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Why the humanoid workforce is running late
MIT Technology Review / 18min
On Thursday I watched Daniela Rus, one of the world’s top experts on AI-powered robots, address a packed room at a Boston robotics expo. Rus spent a portion of her talk busting the notion that giant fleets of humanoids are already making themselves useful in manufacturing and warehouses around the world. That might come as a surprise. For years AI has made it faster to train robots, and investors
Blinq lands $25M to further its mission to make business cards passé
TechCrunch / 22min
It’s 2025, but business cards are still in vogue — just visit any conference or industry expo and you’ll end up with a pile that’s likely to be discarded sooner than later. But as smartphones have become our repositories of information and contacts, people are understandably keen to try out digital alternatives to business cards. […]
Agentic AI and ransomware: get ready for the next threat evolution
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
A new era of AI is emerging and it’s more autonomous than ever before. Agentic AI is set to transform the way people interact with technology, marking a paradigm shift in artificial intelligence. Unlike generative AI (GenAI), agentic AI is proactive, and can solve complex problems and make decisions autonomously without human oversight. While these capabilities will prove hugely beneficial for en
Microsoft has a great deal on Windows 365 - which runs out just in time for Windows 10 end of life
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / now
Microsoft has revealed a useful discount for Windows 365 as it looks to encourage Windows 10 users to update ahead of its end of life in October 2025. New users can now get 20% off all Windows 365 plans for the remainder of their Enterprise Agreement contract period, or the first year of their Windows 365 subscription (whichever is shorter). The offer runs from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, m
US Border Agents Are Asking for Help Taking Photos of Everyone Entering the Country by Car
Wired / 18min
Customs and Border Protection has called for tech companies to pitch real-time face recognition technology that can capture everyone in a vehicle—not just those in the front seats.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 6th (#695)
How-To Geek / 25min
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
The redesigned Kindle Scribe is down to its lowest-ever price
Mashable / 26min
SAVE $85: As of May 6, the Kindle Scribe is on sale for $364.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 19% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Scribe $364.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $85 Amazon's Kindle Scribe is beloved by book lovers across the world. Released late in 2024, this model combines reading and note-taking in one handy device. Recently, the Scribe received a redesign, mea
How to watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona online for free
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR: Watch Inter Milan vs. Barcelona in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Fans were expecting big things from the Champions League semi final between Inter Milan and Barcelona , but the first leg exceeded all those expectations. Lamine Yamal was incredible, Inter Milan were really impressi
How to build a National Data Library
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 39min
The National Data Library (NDL) is a key element of the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan. At its heart the government is identifying five high-impact public datasets to make accessible to government agencies, businesses, and researchers, enabling innovation in healthcare, policy development, and public services. The questions are how do you build one and what are we building? Precedents
Amazon says one business per second is adopting AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 39min
A UK business is adopting AI once every 60 seconds, AWS research claims Startups are twice as likely to have a strategy than large enterprises A lack of skills is slowing down businesses, with recruitment taking an average of 5.5 months AI adoption in the UK has grown by 33% in the past year, with 52% of UK businesses on board with the tech compared with 39% last year, a new report has claimed. A
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 6, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Hurdle hints and answers for May 6, 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
DoorDash to buy UK’s Deliveroo for $3.86B
TechCrunch / 1h
DoorDash said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy its U.K. rival Deliveroo for about £2.9 billion (around $3.85 billion).
My favorite small Bluetooth speaker finally got a new version – the B&O A1 3rd Gen is here
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
B&O A1 3rd Gen promises more bass in the same design Up to 24 hours of battery life, and pairing with other A1 models $349 / £299 is a price hike over the previous model Bang & Olufsen has announced the Beosound A1 3rd Gen, which is the new version of B&O's mid-tier portable Bluetooth speaker. The new model promises more powerful sound, a few new features, and longer battery life, and comes at a
1+ Million Times Better AI in 4 Years and AI Agents Today Will Connect to All SAAS Applications
Next Big Future / 3h
China’s Manus AI is showing an excellent demo of agent capabilities. You can toggle between four applications (Search, browser, coterminal and document editor). David Sacks says AI agents will be connect to all of hour SAAS (Software As A Service) applications. Agents will interact with dozens of apps. There is a new Agent standard called ... Read more
Microsoft’s New Purple Surface Pro 12 Is Light Enough to Actually Use as a Tablet
Gizmodo / 3h
The tablet's screen is slightly smaller, but the whole device is also lighter than ever before.
Lifetime Access to BitMar is less than $15
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR : There are only three days left to hop on this BitMar offer. Grab this lifetime content aggregator and get access to millions of free shows, movies, etc., for only $14.99 with code BITMAR5 . If you're tired of hopping between streaming platforms to catch your favorite shows, movies, and music, BitMar offers a refreshing alternative. With your one-time payment of $14.99 (reg. $150 with code
Finally! More superfast, Thunderbolt 4-class, USB 4.0 portable SSDs arrive on the market as Addlink launches a magnetic model for smartphones
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Addlink P30 USB 4.0 SSD can transfer 10GB in just 2.5 seconds Built-in MagSafe support means hands-free iPhone ProRes recording at 4K 120Hz Preformatted in exFAT for instant plug-and-play across phones, consoles, and laptops Addlink has launched its latest entry into the high-speed storage market: the P30 USB 4.0 Super-Speed Magnetic SSD . TechPowerUp reports this device supports the latest USB 4
Netflix teases Squid Game's final season
Engadget / 5h
Netflix has released its first teaser trailer for the final season of Squid Game . Based on the scenes the streaming service included in the video, the games will be restarted after a failed uprising led by the show's protagonist Seong Gi-hun, or Player 456. While Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger, it hinted strongly that the rebellion will fail to end the games right then and there. In the teaser,
Musk clashes with neighbors in exclusive Austin suburb
TechCrunch / 6h
Elon Musk may have a sizable fan base, but residents of the upscale Austin suburb of West Lake Hills, Texas, are unimpressed by their celebrity neighbor, reports the New York Times. Instead, a $6 million home Musk purchased in 2022 has become the center of a battle after his team erected an unauthorized 16-foot chain-link […]
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 6
Mashable / 6h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 6, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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 6, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 6, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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
Employer.com scoops up another fintech in purchase of MainStreet.com
TechCrunch / 7h
Employer.com has acquired MainStreet.com for an undisclosed amount, the latest fintech startup to get snapped up by the workforce management company. In a post on X, Employer.com Chairman and co-founder Jesse Tinsley said the two companies were “merging forces to simplify business back office solutions into one powerhouse platform.” Tinsley confirmed the acquisition to TechCrunch. […]
Man pleads guilty to using malicious AI software to hack Disney employee
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A California man has pleaded guilty to hacking an employee of The Walt Disney Company by tricking the person into running a malicious version of a widely used open source AI image generation tool. Ryan Mitchell Kramer, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of accessing a computer and obtaining information and one count of threatening to damage a protected computer, the US Attorney for the Central Distr
Gears of War is coming to PlayStation for the first time on August 26
Engadget / 9h
Yet another high-profile Xbox franchise is making the leap to PlayStation. While Halo isn't yet making the transition, Gears of War is about to join the likes of Forza Horizon 5 in crossing the divide. Gears of War: Reloaded , a remaster of the first game in the series from 2006, is coming to PS5, PC (on the Xbox PC app and Steam) and, naturally, Xbox Series X/S on August 26. However, it's not ma
Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine
59Ars Technica - All content / 9h
In a hard-to-watch video, a healthy-looking 4-year-old boy lies on a bed as doctors lift his eyelids to watch his big brown eyes erratically swirl and roll backward. His head jerks, and his little limbs weakly twitch and spasm. A small bit of foam pushes past his lips. The video, captured by neurologists in India and published today in JAMA Neurology , shows what it looks like when the measles vi
The End Is Here in the First Trailer for Squid Game 3
Gizmodo / 9h
The third and final season of the hit Netflix show is coming next month, if you can believe it.
Thunderbolts Was Once Going to Feature Yet Another Familiar Face
33Gizmodo / 9h
Daniel Brühl's Baron Zemo was once part of the ensemble film's cast of Marvel misfits.
Waymo ramps up robotaxi production at new Arizona factory
22TechCrunch / 9h
Waymo has played coy for years about exactly how many Jaguar I-Pace EVs are in its autonomous fleet — a figure that covers vehicles used in testing and commercial robotaxi operations. On Monday, the Alphabet company finally provided a peek at the commercial side of the fleet. Waymo said Monday, as part of a larger […]
The people refusing to use AI
100+BBC News / 10h
Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.
OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash
BBC News / 10h
The move follows a bitter power struggle over the business.
The Shingles Vaccine Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Heart Attacks
200+Gizmodo / 10h
A new study has found that shingle vaccination is associated with a lower risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular disease.
Sam Altman: OpenAI nonprofit will retain control of the $300 billion company
Mashable / 10h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made the unicorn of unicorns. In just 10 years, he created a company valued at $300 billion , and in the process, delivered a new technology with potentially world-changing implications. And he's had to do it all under the control of the OpenAI nonprofit. It's a Silicon Valley dream come true, but also a capitalist's nightmare scenario. After previous moves to turn OpenAI in
Here’s Why Microsoft Is Ditching Passwords for New Accounts
Lifehacker / 10h
Microsoft is taking another big step toward eliminating passwords with a "passwordless by default" setting for new accounts. New users will be prompted to set up passkeys when creating their Microsoft logins, leaving passwords behind. The company has had passwordless sign-in options for Windows 11 and Microsoft accounts for several years, and in 2024 expanded passkey support across Windows, Andro
Perplexity AI's Comet browser will streak across the web this month
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Perplexity AI's new WhatsApp integration offers instant fact-checking without leaving the app Perplexity responds with fast, sourced explanations in over 20 languages The feature aims to help navigate misleading posts in private group threads Web browser battles are getting an AI makeover, and Perplexity is sending a Comet to the fight. The AI-fueled web browser is set to launch this month, as fi
Hugo Administrators Resign in Wake of ChatGPT Controversy
87Gizmodo / 10h
The upcoming Seattle edition of the World Science Fiction Convention, or Worldcon, used AI to help vet program participants.
MAGA Angry as Elon Musk's Grok AI Keeps Explaining Why Their Beliefs Are Factually Incorrect
300+Futurism / 11h
Far-right posters on Elon Musk's social media platform X-formerly-Twitter keep getting frustrated by being confronted with a dose of reality after posing questions to the billionaire's AI chatbot Grok. As Gizmodo reports , the chatbot is really getting on the nerves of MAGA users as they find that it's unwilling to acknowledge the existence of outlandish conspiracy theories or tap into the kind o
Trump Says He Wants His Movie Tariffs to Help Hollywood, Not Hurt It
200+Gizmodo / 11h
States like California were already exploring incentives to bring more productions stateside before the President sparked industry uncertainty over his tariff threats.
Approved Instantly! 125,000 Mile United Business Card Offer Ends This Wednesday—Plus Unlock Over $500 In Statement Credits
View from the Wing / 11h
I was drawn in by earning 125,000 bonus miles after $5,000 spend on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. And I was instantly approved. Continue reading ...
Signal clone used by Trump official stops operations after report it was hacked
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100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A messaging service used by former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz has temporarily shut down while the company investigates an apparent hack. The messaging app is used to access and archive Signal messages, but is not made by Signal itself. 404 Media reported yesterday that a hacker stole data "from TeleMessage, an obscure Israeli company that sells modified versions of Signal and other mess
Uber and WeRide set their robotaxi sights on 15 more cities
TechCrunch / 11h
Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide plan to expand a commercial robotaxi partnership and bring the service to another 15 cities over the next five years. The expansion comes five months after the two companies launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. The companies said the expansion will include cities in Europe. Under […]
Google launches a movie production initiative for an anti-Black Mirror take on tech
Mashable / 11h
Last month, the new season of the dystopian sci-fi series Black Mirror was released on Netflix to critical acclaim. However, while most viewers enjoyed Season 7, a few social media posts went viral wondering what a show with an optimistic view on tech would look like. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Well, we just might soon find out. Google has recent
American Airlines unveils newest route to Australia, launching in December
59The Points Guy / 11h
American Airlines is planning to fly Down Under with a second route from its West Coast hub this winter. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier on Monday announced it will launch nonstop service this December from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) in Australia. It’ll be the carrier’s second nonstop link to the Australian city and its third route overall to the contine
OpenAI Backs Down on Restructuring Amid Pushback
61Wired / 11h
The startup behind ChatGPT is going to remain in nonprofit control, but it still needs regulatory approval.
Signal Clone Used by Mike Waltz Pauses Service After Reports It Got Hacked
98Wired / 11h
The communications app TeleMessage, which was spotted on former US national security adviser Mike Waltz's phone, has suspended “all services” as it investigates reports of at least one breach.
OpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressure
60Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Monday, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI announced it will remain under the control of its founding nonprofit board, scrapping its controversial plan to split off its commercial operations as a for-profit company after mounting pressure from critics. In an official OpenAI blog post announcing the latest restructuring decision, CEO Sam Altman wrote: "We made the decision for the nonprofit to stay in contro
Google accidentally reveals Android’s Material 3 Expressive interface ahead of I/O
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Google's accelerated Android release cycle will soon deliver a new version of the software, and it might look quite different from what you'd expect. Amid rumors of a major UI overhaul, Google seems to have accidentally published a blog post detailing "Material 3 Expressive," which we expect to see revealed at I/O later this month. Google quickly removed the post from its design site, but not bef
This mini PC single-handedly shows how ridiculously bad the current crop of desktop PCs are
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Minisforum MS-A2 fits in your hand but flexes harder than most full-sized desktops Dual 10GbE ports and 16 cores - this box is built for serious work, not games Soldered CPU prevents upgrading, but that's not a concern in this case Compact systems have long been viewed as underpowered, but Minisforum’s MS series flips that notion. The company’s latest flagship, the MS-A2 mini PC , uses AMD’s Ryze
FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12
TechCrunch / 12h
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday released new documentation detailing its new “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.” The rule, set to take effect on May 12, prohibits hidden fees for live events, hotels, and short-term rentals. It also bans practices such as “bait-and-switch pricing” and any actions that conceal or misrepresent total prices […]
People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds
TechCrunch / 12h
With long waiting lists and rising costs in overburdened healthcare systems, many people are turning to AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT for medical self-diagnosis. About one in six American adults already use chatbots for health advice at least monthly, according to one recent survey. But placing too much trust in chatbots’ outputs can be risky, in […]
Real ID: What to expect at TSA checkpoints this week as May 7 deadline looms
The Points Guy / 12h
It could be an interesting week at U.S. airport security checkpoints, as a rule that has been 20 years in the making takes effect. Starting Wednesday, May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will begin enforcing its long-delayed Real ID policy. To get through TSA checkpoints, travelers will need to have an approved driver’s license — one that has a star, or another marking that shows i
The AI Industry Has a Huge Problem: the Smarter Its AI Gets, the More It's Hallucinating
100+Futurism / 12h
Artificial intelligence models have long struggled with hallucinations, a conveniently elegant term the industry uses to denote fabrications that large language models often serve up as fact. And judging by the trajectory of the latest "reasoning" models, which the likes of Google and AI have designed to "think" through a problem before answering, the problem is getting worse — not better. As the
When to Use Each ChatGPT Model, According to OpenAI
Lifehacker / 12h
ChatGPT isn't based on just one AI model. On the contrary, there are a number of different models you can choose to power the chatbot with— even more if you pay for it . While you can experiment with each on your own, OpenAI has its take on when you should be using each—the advice is just a bit hidden. As spotted by Bleeping Computer , OpenAI now has official advice on the best times to use each
A stealth AI model beat DALL-E and Midjourney on a popular benchmark — its creator just landed $30M
TechCrunch / 12h
Recraft, the startup behind a mysterious image model that beat OpenAI’s DALL-E and Midjourney on a respected industry benchmark last year, has raised a $30 million Series B round led by Accel, it exclusively told TechCrunch. Other investors in the round include Khosla Ventures and Madrona. Based in San Francisco, Recraft previously raised a $12 […]
Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive
TechCrunch / 12h
Google will unveil a new version of its Android design language at its upcoming Google I/O developer conference, according to an event schedule posted to its website, as well as an accidentally published Google blog post. The I/O session title hints at significant changes in store for Android’s design system, which will evolve from “Material […]
Flying Coach, He Made The Plane Floor His Bed—And Kept Bumping His Neighbor’s Feet All Night
View from the Wing / 12h
It can be tough to get comfortable on a long flight in economy. Airlines sell flat bed seats for thousands of dollars, but in back you're on your own to get creative. One passenger managed his own lie flat experience, even though he was flying in the back cabin. Continue reading ...
A new 'Ecco the Dolphin' game and remasters are on the way
Engadget / 12h
Ecco the Dolphin , the Sega-published game series starring a time-traveling bottlenose dolphin, is making a comeback, according to a new interview in Xbox Wire . The series' creator Ed Annunziata says that both Ecco the Dolphin and Ecco: The Tides of Time are being remastered, and a third game is in the works. "Me and the entire original team are going to remaster the original Ecco the Dolphin an
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide: Track latest restocks, see our first-hand impressions
Mashable / 12h
UPDATE: May. 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 preorder availability at major retailers. We've also added additional information to help readers track Switch 2 restocks. The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date came and went in the U.S. in late April. You probably didn't get one, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. After a brief delay due to Pr
Elon Musk Gets His Wish: OpenAI Will Remain a Nonprofit
46Gizmodo / 12h
The company will abandon plans to restructure.
All the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Genre Movies to Care About This Summer
20Gizmodo / 12h
From superheroes like the Fantastic Four and Superman , to horror franchises like M3GAN and Final Destination , it's gonna be a big summer.
'We want to build a brain for the world' – Sam Altman makes a crucial decision about the future of OpenAI, and it may determine the future of ChatGPT and AGI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
The question of OpenAI, its business, and intentions for the future of AI may finally be solved. In an open letter , OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman outlined plans to keep OpenAI running under the oversight of a non-profit. What's more, the profit side of the business is transitioning to a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). A PCB is notable because it means that while that portion of OpenAI w
Anduril is working on the difficult AI-related task of real-time edge computing
TechCrunch / 12h
Anduril announced its ninth acquisition on Monday with the purchase of Dublin’s Klas, makers of ruggedized edge computing equipment for the military and first responders. Anduril wouldn’t reveal financial details of the deal, and the purchase is subject to regulatory approval, but the company did say that Klas employs 150 people. Relatedly, on Monday, Anduril […]
Save up to 25% on Hyatt stays in NYC this summer
The Points Guy / 12h
If your travel plans include taking a bite out of the Big Apple this summer, Hyatt has a limited-time promotion that can help you save money on your trip. When you book a stay between now and July 7
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