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GOP Senator Introduces Bill to Make All Porn a Federal Crime, Following Project 2025 Playbook

2KGizmodo / 10h
Mike Lee wants to deliver a death knell to PornHub.





Germ-theory skeptic RFK Jr. goes swimming in sewage-tainted water
2KArs Technica - All content / 13h
When you don’t believe in germ theory , the world is your oyster—or maybe your bathtub. Over the weekend, America's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shared pictures on social media of himself fully submerged in the sewage-tinged waters of Rock Creek in Washington, DC. His grandchildren were also pictured playing in the water. The creek is known for having a sewage overflow problem and





The Last of Us Season 2, episode 6 trailer teases Joel and Ellie flashbacks
52Mashable / 21h
We thought that the glimpse of Joel (Pedro Pascal) we caught at the end of The Last of Us Season 2, episode 5 , might mean we see more of him in episode 6 — and based on the trailer, that's exactly what's going to happen. The teaser above shows Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel in Jackson, presumably filling in some of the five-year time gap that took place between Seasons 1 and 2. Things start off h







US cuts tariffs on small parcels from Chinese firms like Shein and Temu
BBC News / 5min
Chinese online retailers had previously relied on the "de minimis" loophole to ship low-value items to the US.





One AI image generator lets you create NSFW art, and it’s only £31 for life
Mashable / 17min
TL;DR: Create anything, even NSFW art, with a lifetime subscription to Imagiyo for only £30.33. Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) £30.33 £375.60 Save £345.27 Digital creativity has never been more accessible, yet many of us remember the days when crafting a single image meant wrestling with layers and plugins for hours on end.





Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with free books on Stuff Your Kindle Day
Mashable / 1h
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on May 13-17. Mental Health Matters , hosted by Indie Author Central, offers mental health rep books for free. The Stuff Your Kindle Day schedule has been crazy in 2025. We're not complaining. These special events provide an awesome opportunity to stock up on hundreds of books for absolutely nothing. And better yet, the books that you downl





How to unblock XVideos for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Unblock XVideos from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best VPN for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . The online world is full of restrictions and blockades. There are good reasons for these restrictions, but there is also something to be said for protecting your right to online freedom. Popular porn sites like XVideos will be restricted in many locations around the world, but ther





Hurdle hints and answers for May 13, 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





How to unblock Pornhub for free in Idaho
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Idaho with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . There are restrictions and blockades all over the online world, stopping you from going where you want to go. It's a frustrating reality of the modern world, but you don't need to put up with it. The world of porn was rocked earlier this year after a number of states introduced laws that requi





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 13, 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 13
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 13, 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





Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to have AI friends, but I think he's missing the point of AI, and the point of friendship
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Friendships are a vital part of most people's lives. They can be complicated and messy, but a good friendship is worth it, since, as Aristotle said, "without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods." Mark Zuckerberg has a potential solution for those seeking to build new friendships: building new friends using AI. That’s only a slight rewording of the viewpoint the Meta





SpaceX Starship About Nine Days From Next Launch
Next Big Future / 4h
SpaceX Starship flight 9 could launch as soon as Wednesday, May 21 based upon a Coast Guard notice. SpaceX has just performed another static fire test of Flight 9 Starship (Ship 35). It appears nominal based on visuals, pending official confirmation. LFG Flight 9! pic.twitter.com/vdYMKbIctZ — Space Sudoer (@spacesudoer) May 12, 2025 Update: Starship test ... Read more





The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge doesn't have a telephoto lens, and I'm surprisingly okay with that
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Let's start with the obvious: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is an impressively thin phone. I've held its 5.8mm chassis in my hand and marveled at its svelte titanium frame, but if I'm being honest, its allure was somewhat dampened for me by what I thought at first was a glaring deficit: the lack of a true telephoto lens. Now, though, after spending a little time with the new Android handset and ass





The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs S25+ and S25 Ultra: What are the differences?
Mashable / 5h
There’s a new contender in the Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup , and it’s aimed squarely at the phone obsessives who want just a little bit less. With the ultra-thin S25 Edge, Samsung is officially celebrating the age of the thinner smartphone . The new Galaxy S25 Edge offers similar features to even the flagship S25 Ultra, only with a slimmer body. The Galaxy S25 Edge debuts as the fourth model in the





I got to try Samsungs new ultra-thin S25 Edge smartphone
Mashable / 5h
On Monday night, Samsung finally lifted the veil off the Galaxy S25 Edge. Just a few hours prior to that, I got to put my grubby little fingers all over it. At an event for media on Monday, I went hands-on with Samsung's latest flagship phone, part of a new wave of ultra-thin phones . The $1,099 Galaxy S25 Edge is honestly one of the easier new devices to explain to a layperson because its entire





Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge preorder deals: Get a $50 Amazon gift card, 256GB free storage
Mashable / 5h
On Monday, May 12, after months of teases and leaks ( so many leaks ), Samsung finally released its newest smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge. The new ultra-thin smartphone has a body just 5.8mm thick and a starting price tag of $1,099.99. Customers can pre-order the new phone now through May 30 at the Samsung online store, as well as from retailers like Amazon and mobile carriers. Samsung has a str





Samsung unveils its ultra slim Galaxy S25 Edge
Mashable / 5h
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, and just as the leaks foretold , it is one extremely slim device. Featuring a 6.7-inch QHD+ display, the Galaxy S25 Edge's ultra thin form factor measures just 5.8mm thick and weighs in at 163g (5.7oz). This slight, lightweight build means the Galaxy S25 Edge feels practically dainty in hand, especially if you’re accustomed to more hefty devices such as t





American Airlines Delay Handling: Why So, So, So Terrible?!?!?
36One Mile at a Time / 5h
Folks, I’ve had quite the travel day on American. I’d like to think that I’m understanding of the complexity of airline operations, of how maintenance delays can happen, and of how unpredictable they can be. But I think my travel experience today perfectly sums up what’s wrong with American. It’s not the lack of TVs on planes, but rather it’s just how customer unfriendly the airline is, and the e





Everything Samsung Just Announced About the Galaxy S25 Edge


Lifehacker / 5h
After teasing the device in January at Unpacked 2025 , Samsung is ready to make the Galaxy S25 Edge official. The company revealed latest device in the S25 series during a special Monday night event . While there are many similarities between the Edge and the other S25 devices, what makes this particular model stand out from the rest is how slim it is: The S25 Edge is just 5.8mm thick, 1.4mm thin





Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
Wired / 5h
The Galaxy S25 Edge begs the question: Do you want a thin phone or better battery life?





Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: price, design, cameras, and everything you need to know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is unusual in a lot of ways – not only is this a new addition to the Galaxy S line and a return of the long dormant ‘Edge’ name, it’s also a phone that Samsung actually showed off months before it was fully announced. We first got an official look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge back at the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch in January, but only now – in May – has Samsung reveal





Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – 5 things you need to know about the new slim flagship
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
At long last, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has arrived. The super-slim flagship was first teased at Galaxy Unpacked in January, but it’s now been officially revealed in a launch video posted to Samsung’s YouTube channel. The Galaxy S25 Edge joins the Samsung Galaxy S25 , Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus , and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in the wider S25 family, and it looks set to rank among the best Android





Samsung’s Absurdly Thin Galaxy S25 Edge Can Cut Cake—for $1,100
Gizmodo / 5h
Hopefully it won't bend, either.





How to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Engadget / 5h
The super slim Galaxy S25 Edge, which Samsung teased at the tail end of its January Unpacked event , has been officially revealed. During tonight's Unpacked, we got full specs, pricing and shipping dates for Samsung's latest phone, as well as a chance to put our hands on the new handset. Pricing is set at $1,100 for 256GB of storage or $1,220 for the 512GB model and the phones ship May 30. Pre-or





Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on: Less smartphone, more compromises
Engadget / 5h
After teasing us for months , Samsung has formally revealed the Galaxy S25 Edge . At just 5.8 millimeters (0.22 inches) thick, it’s the slimmest member of the S25 family — and its slimmest smartphone ever . It’s available to preorder now and launches on 30 May, starting at $1,100. Samsung said that S25 Edge “unlocks a new era of growth for the mobile industry" — and it’s easy (too easy!) to cynic





The Super-Thin Galaxy S25 Edge Has Arrived
How-To Geek / 5h
Samsung has officially revealed its super-thin flagship phone for 2025: the Galaxy S25 Edge. It’s available to order starting today, but as you might expect, Samsung had to make a few compromises to achieve the super-slim design.





Philips Fixables will let you 3D print replacement parts for your electric razors and trimmers
Engadget / 6h
Philips is launching a new program called Fixables, where it will make plans available so that customers can 3D print replacement parts for the company's personal care products. The video introducing the initiative touts it as a simpler and easier way to extend the lifetimes of functional items rather than throwing them out because a single part or attachment is broken. Philips has partnered with





Fallout Season 2 Coming in December and Season 3 Is a Go
78Gizmodo / 6h
Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins star in the hit Prime Video show.





A SpaceX Employee Says He Was Fired for the Most Insane Reason
Futurism / 6h
Loo Rights A former SpaceX employee who has Crohn's disease says his bathroom visits were carefully timed — and that he was fired after he took too long. According to a federal discrimination lawsuit obtained by The Independent , 58-year-old Douglas Altshuler's former managers at the Elon Musk-owned space company "threatened termination if [he] used the bathroom too often." It's a particularly eg





How to avoid a puncture on the Moon
BBC News / 6h
Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.





Exclusive: Sonos launches its first AI-powered sound mode to enhance speech, developed with a major hearing-loss charity – and it sounds great
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Sonos adds AI Speech Enhancement option to the Arc Ultra It's Sonos' first AI sound feature, with four levels of speech boost It's been developed with a hearing charity to help people with hearing loss Sonos has launched a new version of its Speech Enhancement tools for the Sonos Arc Ultra , which we rate as one of the best soundbars available. You'll still find these tools on the Now Playing scr





Jamie Lee Curtis publicly shamed Mark Zuckerberg to remove a deepfaked ad
Engadget / 6h
Jamie Lee Curtis is the latest celebrity to call attention to scam ads on Facebook and Instagram that use AI-manipulated video to hawk sketchy products. Curtis also appears to have encountered another issue familiar to many Facebook users: struggling to get the company's attention. In posts on Facebook and Instagram, the actress asked Mark Zuckerberg to intervene to stop the spread of a "totally





TPG exclusive: Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is joining Marriott Bonvoy
The Points Guy / 6h
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, located in the dreamy North Male Atoll, is one of those bucket-list hotels that captures the hearts of its guests and keeps them dreaming of returning for years to come (one look at photos of the property, and you can probably see why). So the fact that this resort is about to join the Marriott Bonvoy program is definitely some of the most exciting hotel news we’ve





Buy IHG One Rewards points from 0.5 cents each through May 22
100+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. As a frequent IHG One Rewards program user, I often redeem IHG points for stays. Luckily, IHG periodically offers promotions for buying points that let me boost my account balance. However, not all IHG buy points promotions are worth using if you’re looking for the best deal. Instead, you’ll typically want





6 reasons why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the perfect card for the average traveler
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At TPG, we love the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ). It was the first travel rewards credit card for many of us and remains one of the cards we can’t live without. We love that it earns versatile Chase Ultimate Rewards points and has our backs if something goes wrong while we’re travel





These 10 ‘Gut Health’ Trends Will Do Nothing for Your Gut Health
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. “Skinny” is such an outdated concept; too diet culture for 2025. “Flat belly” sounds better, but we’re tired of that, too. What is the trend-dependent online influencer culture to do? Enter “gut health,” the current euphemism for having a thin waist—this time with extra wellness baggage. It sounds like it’s all about a science-based journey toward





Improvements in ‘reasoning’ AI models may slow down soon, analysis finds
TechCrunch / 7h
An analysis by Epoch AI, a nonprofit AI research institute, suggests the AI industry may not be able to eke massive performance gains out of reasoning AI models for much longer. As soon as within a year, progress from reasoning models could slow down, according to the report’s findings. Reasoning models such as OpenAI’s o3 […]





Report: Newark Doomsday Scenario, With Zero Air Traffic Controllers Scheduled
32One Mile at a Time / 7h
My gosh. We know that the air traffic control situation at and around Newark International Airport (EWR) is currently a complete mess, as air traffic control centers are severely understaffed , all while air traffic controllers have suffered repeated full radio and radar outages . Well, the situation at the airport may be worse than ever before at this very moment… Newark air traffic control cris





Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is in Talks With Government Over Amtrak Project
500+NYT > Technology / 7h
The Federal Railroad Administration has brought in the tunneling company to see if it could help with a multibillion-dollar rail project.





Gemini’s ‘Canvas’ Feature Is Surprisingly Great for Word Processing and Coding
Lifehacker / 7h
AI isn't coming for your job . Probably ? Look, it's complicated. And anyone who has ever played around with a chatbot has likely asked themselves, " This is what they want to replace a human with?" It's a valid concern, because generative AI chatbots like Google's Gemini aren't super useful. To my surprise, though, Gemini's Canvas feature can be. I will say up front, I'm coming at this as a gene





Final Fantasy X‘s Laughing Scene Is Now a Magic: The Gathering Card
49Gizmodo / 7h
'I want my journey to be full of laughter... and card draws.'





There's Something Very Unusual About Jupiter's Auroras
Futurism / 7h
NASA has just released stunning new images of auroras on Jupiter — and they're bigger and hundreds of times brighter than the northern lights on our puny world. The spectacular snapshots were captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, using its powerful infrared instruments. And the findings, published in a new study in the journal Nature Communications , are already providing astronomers wit





G is for gradient: Google has redesigned its app logo
Engadget / 7h
Over the past few days, eagle-eyed Google users may have noticed that in some instances, the capital G logo for the company now sports a gradient softening the transitions between the four solid-color sections. The branding has been changed for the Google app on both Android and iOS devices as of this writing. However, there are still several places that continue to sport the classic color block





VPN firm says it didn’t know customers had lifetime subscriptions, cancels them
45Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The new owners of VPN provider VPNSecure have drawn ire after canceling lifetime subscriptions. The owners told customers that they didn’t know about the lifetime subscriptions when they bought VPNSecure, and they cannot honor the purchases. In March, complaints started appearing online about lifetime subscriptions to VPNSecure no longer working. The first public response Ars Technica found came





FCC commissioner writes op-ed titled, “It’s time for Trump to DOGE the FCC“
81Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission is proposing a DOGE-style overhaul of the agency's operations, including large cuts to the Universal Service Fund that subsidizes broadband deployment and access. FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington said the fund should reduce spending on fiber networks and give money to Starlink—helping Elon Musk, the man in charge of President Trump's D





Leaked: United’s New Business Class Seat Spotted Ahead of Tomorrow’s Big Reveal—And It Looks Just Like American’s
25View from the Wing / 7h
Three weeks ago I told you that United Airlines would announce its new business class suite in early May . They have a customer event in Brooklyn tomorrow as well as a media preview for the new seat. And the airline has been teasing their reveal on social media. But photos are already available. Continue reading ...





The Best Anthology Shows You Can Stream Today
How-To Geek / 7h
Anthology shows combine the brevity of TV series episodes with the variety of movies, and you never know what the next episode will bring! I've always loved shows like The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits , but today might actually be the golden age of TV anthologies.





Alex Jones Shares Fake Photo of Pro-Ukraine Leaders With ‘Cocaine’ on Train
100+Gizmodo / 7h
The conspiracy theorist has a long history of spreading pro-Putin garbage.





AllTrails debuts $80/year membership that includes AI-powered smart routes
TechCrunch / 8h
AllTrails, the hiking and biking companion that was named 2023’s iPhone App of the Year, is launching a new premium membership called “Peak” that includes an upgraded feature set. This $80-per-year subscription will introduce AI tools to build custom routes and provide real-time trail condition forecasts, trail traffic heatmaps, and a feature that lets you […]





Nintendo Will Brick Your Switch If It Detects Pirated Games
Lifehacker / 8h
Nintendo didn't make preordering the Switch 2 particularly easy —especially with its back and forth decisions in the face of tariffs. But even if you manage to get your hands on a Switch 2 for launch day, be careful, because Nintendo is ready to brick any Switch device you own should you break its rules—and I'm not talking about cheating at Mario Party. Rather, Nintendo is particularly concerned





Windows 10 Won't Lose Microsoft 365 Apps in 2025
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft has changed its earlier decision about supporting Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10. Originally, security updates for apps like Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, and Excel were supposed to stop on October 14, 2025. Now, these updates will continue on Windows 10 for a few more years.





The New Pope Is Deeply Skeptical of AI
58Futurism / 8h
What's in a Name The newly-annointed Pope Leo XIV — formerly cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, Illinois — revealed this weekend that his name choice was inspired in part by AI, which he sees as a possible threat to human rights and justice. As Business Insider reports , the Chicago Pope took time during his first Sunday address to share how AI shaped the symbolic task of choosing his papal name





Are Chromebooks Really Good for Gaming Now?
How-To Geek / 8h
Chromebooks were designed to be cheap education machines, or lightweight and affordable portable work laptops. They were never meant to replace general-purpose laptops, or personal computers in general, which includes the entertainment functions of most devices.





With Apple, the Most Interesting Gadgets Are Always Two Years Away
Gizmodo / 8h
When will we stop giving credence to device rumors that are always too far off?





YouTube Cracks Down on Fake Movie Trailer Channels Making Money
100+Gizmodo / 8h
As the AI-generated content clips swarm the platform, action is finally being taken to de-monetize them.





New United Polaris Business Class Seats Leaked: What To Expect
84One Mile at a Time / 8h
Tomorrow is a big day for United Airlines, as the Chicago-based carrier is expected to officially unveil its new Polaris business class seats. However, the first pictures have just leaked ahead of the reveal. United hints at big announcement for May 13 On Instagram, United is teasing a big reveal for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A short video simply shows what looks like aircraft windows, with text mov





Capital One Venture X Business vs. American Express Business Platinum Card: Which card should you venture toward?
The Points Guy / 8h
Small-business owners seeking a business card have plenty of great options to choose from. But if you’re looking for a business card that offers premium perks, you might want to consider two top options: the Capital One Venture X Business and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express . Both cards earn their own respective transferable currency that business owners can use to book travel.





Google Chrome will use AI to stop tech support scams in real-time
Mashable / 8h
Even if you've never fallen victim to a tech support scam , you've likely been targeted. Have you ever gotten a pop-up, or a cascading series of pop-ups that crowd your entire screen, warning you that your device has been compromised and urging you to call tech support ASAP? If the unlucky victims who fall for these tricks give the scammers access to their computer, the perpetrators can plant mal





Trump Paused Some China Tariffs, but Stuff From Shein and Temu Will Remain Expensive
47Gizmodo / 8h
Those with an addiction for bargain basement shopping will have to wait.





New Twist on Famous Marshmallow Test: What Happens When You Add a Second Kid?
Gizmodo / 8h
New research gives the famous marshmallow test a makeover, showing that having support from a buddy makes children more likely to resist temptation and wait for a bigger reward.





Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect, from Azure to Copilot upgrades
TechCrunch / 9h
Microsoft is hosting its annual Build developer conference next week from May 19 to 22. The event is guaranteed to include announcements regarding new AI integrations, services, and apps, including for Windows. At last year’s Build, Microsoft announced an integration of Copilot into Microsoft Teams, Copilot+ AI-powered PCs, Windows Volumetric Apps for Meta Quest headsets, […]





Rick and Morty‘s Showrunner Offers a Promising Update on the Wait Time Between Future Seasons
27Gizmodo / 9h
Season 8 finally arrives May 25, and Scott Marder says seasons 9 and beyond are coming right on schedule.





American Airlines Employee To Me: “I Know How To Do My Job”
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
I’d like to think that I have reasonable expectations of customer service when flying with American (it has been my go-to airline for nearly 15 years), but even this caught me off guard… American airport agent has an attitude with me I’m supposed to fly American first class today from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Miami (MIA). That has been an adventure in and of itself, but I’ll save those details





Samsung may finally give the Galaxy Z Flip a larger cover screen
Engadget / 9h
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 might feature a cover screen that looks very similar to the Razr Ultra , according to animation files dug up by Android Authority from a leaked version of One UI 8. Up until now, the biggest difference between Samsung's foldable flip phones and Razr's is that Razr has offered a cover screen that's edge-to-edge, without the notch on Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6. The images Android





This 128GB Micro SDXC Memory Card Is Dirt Cheap, Amazon Is Clearing Out Stock Fast
Gizmodo / 9h
This 128GB microSD card is now incredibly affordable on Amazon.





Do Prices on Ticketmaster Suddenly Seem Much Higher? You’re Not Alone.
Gizmodo / 9h
Death to junk fees.





A Tesla Dealership Manager Blamed Elon Musk for Tanking Sales and Was Immediately Fired
200+Futurism / 9h
It's impossible to deny at this point that Elon Musk has inflicted catastrophic damage to Tesla's brand and hurt its sales . But this, apparently, is an opinion employees aren't allowed to express. That was the experience of Matthew LaBrot, a now-former Tesla staff program manager who says he was immediately fired from his "dream job" after daring to call out Musk for hurting the company. He did





Park Hyatt Johannesburg is now accepting reservations for late summer
The Points Guy / 9h
The brand-new Park Hyatt Johannesburg is now accepting reservations just under three months before it is set to open in the South African city. The highly anticipated property , which is a conversion of the Winston Hotel and sits by the popular Rosebank area of the city, is accepting reservations for stays starting Aug. 1, according to the hotel’s website . The intimate space will be the world’s





Apple's iOS 19 will reportedly have AI-powered battery management
Engadget / 9h
We've still got about a month until Apple 's WWDC 2025 event, but that hasn't stopped the rumors from flying about potential iOS 19 announcements. Today brings a new one from Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, who reports that Apple is working on a new AI-driven battery management feature for its next operating system update. According to his sources, Apple will use AI to analyze iPhone usage trends and m





Kingston Launches the Ultra-Fast FURY Renegade G5 SSD
How-To Geek / 9h
Need more speed? Kingston just introduced the FURY Renegade G5 SSD, a super-fast PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive designed for gamers, video editors, and software developers.





How to Get AI Generative Fill for Free With GIMP
How-To Geek / 9h
You don't need to drop your hard-earned cash on a Creative Cloud subscription just to enjoy Photoshop's Firefly features. Let me show how you can cobble together a free DIY solution that's just as powerful. Plus, you can use it even on a potato PC because it runs in the cloud.





Google's new AI video feature is rolling out on another company's smartphones
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Google is debuting an AI-powered image-to-video tool on smartphones built by the Chinese firm Honor Honor’s new 400 series phones are getting the Google Veo-powered tool even before Google Pixel phones. The feature produced five-second animated videos in portrait or landscape orientation from a single image. Google is showing off a new AI image-to-video feature using its Veo 2 model, but Google P





How a designer turned an iPad and Apple Pencil into the heart of a creative business
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Part of what makes Apple’s iPad experience so compelling is the sheer versatility of the tablet. Back when I reviewed the new iPad Air with M3 , I called out the multiple ways of using it: touch, Apple Pencil, or via a Magic Keyboard. It’s a pretty winning formula. Here in the States, it was Small Business Week last week, and I had the chance to chat with Mandy Corcoran, a surface designer whose





Doctor Who‘s Latest Story Was About the Power of Doctor Who Itself
50Gizmodo / 9h
'The Story and the Engine' fully leveraged Doctor Who 's first non-white TARDIS crew to tell a fascinating tale of identity and belonging.





The Five Best Egg Replacements I've Used for Baking (so Far)
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. With dietary differences and grocery budgeting, eggless dessert recipes are more sought after than they used to be. Of course, eggs play an important role in the structure of your batter, so you can’t just leave it out. (Well, sometimes you can .) You’re better off knowing what sorts of egg replacements you can use for different types of baking. H





Ticketmaster proudly announces it will follow the law and show prices up-front
Engadget / 9h
Ticketmaster wants you to know it's "all in" on up-front pricing. In a blog post published on Monday, the company triumphantly declared that it's "putting fans first" and including fees in the first price you see for a ticket. Not mentioned in Ticketmaster's announcement: An FTC rule requiring that exact change just so happened to take effect today. The FTC's bipartisan junk fees rule was finaliz





Copyright Office head fired after reporting AI training isn’t always fair use
37Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A day after the US Copyright Office dropped a bombshell pre-publication report challenging artificial intelligence firms' argument that all AI training should be considered fair use, the Trump administration fired the head of the Copyright Office, Shira Perlmutter—sparking speculation that the controversial report hastened her removal. Tensions have apparently only escalated since. Now, as indust





Tesla’s robotaxi plans have the attention of federal investigators
TechCrunch / 10h
Federal safety investigators have sent Tesla a detailed list of questions on its upcoming robotaxi service as part of an investigation into how the company’s “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” software operates in low-visibility conditions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation wants the additional information about Full Self-Driving (Supervised) — or “





Slate Auto crosses 100,000 refundable reservations in two weeks
62TechCrunch / 10h
Buzzy new EV startup Slate Auto has racked up more than 100,000 reservations for its customizable low-cost electric pickup truck, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch. Slate crossed the milestone over the weekend, just a little more than two weeks after coming out of stealth mode and unveiling the truck at an event in Los […]





Running To The Gate? American Airlines Just Started Holding Flights—So You Don’t Miss Your Connection
38View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines is testing a customer-friendly move to hold connecting flights for delayed passengers, when doing so won't cause problems for the operation. This effort is underway as of today at Dallas - Fort Worth airport, and if all goes well it'll be expanded. Here's what's been shared internally with employees: Continue reading ...





Use 'Noir' to Force Dark Mode in Safari
Lifehacker / 10h
Coming across a light website in dark mode feel like shining a light bulb directly into your eyes. Noir is an extension for Safari that automatically adds a dark mode to websites that are otherwise bright. Modern operating systems, including Apple devices, offer some kind of system wide dark mode that puts light text on dark backgrounds instead of the more-traditional black-on-white. Basically al





A VIP Seat at Donald Trump’s Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 Million
200+Wired / 10h
The largest holders of Donald Trump’s memecoin have secured spots at a private event with the US president himself. WIRED tracked how they did it.





American Starts Holding More Flights To Prevent Misconnects
67One Mile at a Time / 10h
American Airlines is trialing some new technology, and I think this is something that many passengers will appreciate… American trials customer friendly technology at hubs American has announced that it has started testing new technology at its Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) hub, which identifies departing flights with connecting customers who might miss their flight. If the airline determines it can de





How to choose the best credit card for your business expenses
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. No matter what type of business or side hustle you manage, there’s a great business credit card that can help you earn more rewards with your everyday business spending. The key is knowing which categories you spend the most on each month — and which cards offer the best rewards in those categories. Let’s





What Is Eclipsa Audio—the Spatial Audio Format From Google and Samsung?
How-To Geek / 10h
Eclipsa Audio promises to democratize spatial audio technology with its open-source and royalty-free approach. But how does it work, and what differentiates it from popular surround sound formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?





Anker’s USB-C Car Charger Is Now 45% Off on Amazon, Nearly Free Since Tariffs Are Gone
Gizmodo / 10h
Its fast charging capabilities, dual-port design and compact size make it one of the best car chargers out there.





Google I/O 2025: How to watch all the AI and Android reveals
TechCrunch / 10h
Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. CEO Sundar Pichai, DeepMind CEO and co-founder Demis Hassabis, and executives in charge of Search, Cloud, and Android will announce major updates to Google’s product offerings. We’re expecting Google I/O 2025 to focus […]





Arnold Schwarzenegger Riding a Dinosaur Is Somehow Normal in Wild Leaked Footage From Kung Fury 2
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Schwarzenegger joins Michael Fassbender, Alexandra Shipp, David Hasselhoff, and others in this delayed sci-fi action comedy.





The Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent
Engadget / 10h
Nintendo will include an optional battery preservation mode with the Switch 2, which the company revealed via its Nintendo Today! news app . This will cap the console's charge as it approaches 90 percent and then maintain it at that amount. Why do this? It's to keep the battery in tip-top shape. Rechargeable lithium batteries can degrade if kept in a fully-charged state . So the feature will let





With Tariffs Gone, Amazon Smashes the Price of Our Favorite 15″ Portable Monitor to a Record Low
Gizmodo / 10h
Now that the United States has reduced tariffs on Chinese goods, electronics prices are dropping sharply.





White House fires Copyright Office leaders as controversial AI report surfaces
25Mashable / 10h
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter , less than a day after the office rushed out a sure-to-be-controversial report on artificial intelligence. The report found that AI companies training their models on copyrighted materials may not be protected by the fair use legal doctrine. The report's findings are advi





Apple brings emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple on Monday released iOS 18.5, which expands emergency satellite capabilities to iPhone 13 owners for the first time. Previously, the satellite features were available to those running an iPhone 14 or later. The emergency satellite system for iPhone is designed to be used at critical times when a cellular signal or Wi-Fi is not […]





On Sale For $30, You'll Love Anker's Neat 7-in-1 Charging Station
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're gearing up to travel this summer or want to clean up your desk with a better charging system, we have you covered. The Anker 525 (7-in-1) charging station can charge phones and power laptops, has USB-C and AC outlets, doubles as an extension cord, and is on sale for just $30 .





Former United Exec Mysteriously Dies In Mexico After ‘Routine’ Procedure—Then Airline Legend Gordon Bethune Ordered Her Cremated Over Family’s Objection
View from the Wing / 11h
Ex-Braniff and Boeing executive Gordon Bethune became famous in aviation for turning around Continental Airlines. He's now 83 years old and suffering from Parkinson's disease. Bethune recently traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with his partner Jessica Rossman, a Houston attorney and former Continental and United Airlines executive who is 27 years his junior. She did not come back, passing away





7 Outdated Ports On Your Video Receiver (And What They Do)
How-To Geek / 11h
As home theater technology evolves, your video receiver may still include a few ports that feel like relics. Once essential for connecting devices like VCRs and early DVD players, many ports are now outdated and have been replaced by more modern wiring.





Linux Kernel 6.15 Is Adding Support for These Game Controllers
How-To Geek / 11h
The upcoming Linux kernel release, version 6.15, will be arriving in the next month or so, and I'm already seeing previews of what to expect. One of them is recently merged support for several gaming controllers and laptop touchpads.





Peacock's The Office spin-off arrives this September
Engadget / 11h
The Paper , a new spin-off of The Office set at a small Ohio newspaper , will premiere exclusively on Peacock in September, according to a post from the streaming service's X account. Considering NBCUniversal's streaming service has mostly existed as a dedicated The Office and Parks & Recreation rewatch tool, this is a pretty big get. The new series "features the documentary crew that immortalize





Even a16z VCs say no one really knows what an AI agent is
TechCrunch / 11h
Buzzwords that are stretched to the point of being meaningless are as old as the tech industry itself. The top current one is “AI agent” and its variants, like “agentic.” So, unsurprisingly, no one really knows what an AI agent is. Even people with software engineering backgrounds who work for Andreessen Horowitz, one of the premier venture […]





The Office spinoff brings back a classic Scranton character
Mashable / 11h
Huge news, The Office fans: Peacock's highly anticipated spin-off of the beloved workplace comedy officially has a name and release date. Get ready to obsess over The Paper , premiering this September. SEE ALSO: 'The Office' spinoff: Everything you need to know Created by The Office showrunner Greg Daniels and Michael Koman ( Nathan for You ), The Paper trades Scranton, Pennsylvania for Toledo, O





How Fast Is Too Fast to See? Study Reveals Your Visual Speed Limit
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers suggest that people with faster eye movement can see objects in motion that are invisible to others.





Scientists Just Moved Up the Death Date of the Universe
21Futurism / 11h
Researchers have found that the universe around us is decaying far more quickly than we thought, thanks to Hawking radiation, the idea that black holes "evaporate" over time due to the quirks of quantum effects. As detailed in a paper to be published in the Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics , the scientists from Radboud University, Netherlands, found that the last remains of perished





New pope chose his name based on AI’s threats to “human dignity”
68Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Last Thursday, white smoke emerged from a chimney at the Sistine Chapel, signaling that cardinals had elected a new pope . That's a rare event in itself, but one of the many unprecedented aspects of the election of Chicago-born Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV is one of the main reasons he chose his papal name: artificial intelligence. On Saturday, the new pope gave his first address to the College





New United Polaris Business Class Reveal Tomorrow: What Can We Expect?
85One Mile at a Time / 11h
Tomorrow is a big day for United Airlines, as the Chicago-based carrier is expected to reveal its new Polaris business class seats. United hints at big announcement for May 13 On Instagram, United is teasing a big reveal for Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A short video simply shows what looks like aircraft windows, with text moving across the screen, reading “BE THE FIRST TO KNOW.” Between each of the wo





The Early Returns on NYC’s Congestion Pricing Are Pretty Impressive
20Gizmodo / 11h
Car traffic is down, transit usage is up, and everything is moving faster.





Pick up this Anker 5K magnetic battery pack while it's on sale for $22
Engadget / 11h
The Anker 321 MagGo magnetic battery pack is on sale for just $22 via Amazon . This is a discount of 15 percent. This is a limited-time deal, however, and the sale ends when the stock runs out. Anker makes good stuff, as evidenced by another MagGo-branded item topping our list of the best power banks . While this one didn't make the list, it's still a great entry-level battery pack for the budget





Maximize Your Miles: Master the Two-Card Strategy Every Smart Traveler Uses
21View from the Wing / 11h
Maximizing credit card rewards requires a strategic two-card approach, focusing on cards that offer more than one point per dollar on spending and allow point combining across different reward programs. Continue reading ...





Some People Think the Xbox Is Dead but Here’s Why I’m Still Loving Mine
How-To Geek / 11h
There’s no doubt that Sony’s PlayStation 5 has taken the prize in this generation’s console war, but there’s no such thing as a perfect console. I have more consoles than sense, and I still pick up my Xbox controller 90% of the time.





Are you due a payout from Apple's $95 million Siri settlement? Here's how to claim
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Apple is paying out $95 million to settle a Siri class-action lawsuit If you think you're eligible, you need to submit a claim by July 2 Apple has denied all wrongdoing in settling the case Back in January, Apple agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit related to its Siri voice assistant. The case saw some Apple device owners claim that Siri had disclosed their private conversations to advertiser





Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Are Bringing Wicked to TV
Gizmodo / 11h
The stars of the movie musical will hold space for a new live special, ahead of For Good 's arrival this November.





First look: This new boutique hotel lets you helicopter into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef
The Points Guy / 11h
Hamilton Island, one of Australia’s premier destinations to access the Great Barrier Reef, is no stranger to incredible hotels and resorts, from the towering Reef View Hotel to the ultraluxurious George Clooney- and Julia Roberts-approved adults-only resort Qualia. But what was needed was something chic, family-friendly and right by the water. Enter: The Sundays, a stylish 59-room boutique hotel





Congressman is investigating fintech Ramp’s attempt to win $25M federal contract
TechCrunch / 11h
Rep. Gerald Connolly, ranking member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, has initiated an investigation into whether expense management startup Ramp is receiving preferential treatment in its bid for a $25 million government contract. Connolly sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian demanding information and documents related to the GSA’s […]





Peacock promises new streaming features when the NBA arrives this fall
Engadget / 11h
The NBA is making its debut on Peacock this fall and it should be an "exciting and inclusive streaming experience," according to NBCUniversal. It should also bring a few changes as NBC has announced new features including Instant Game Access and Performance View. For starters, users can watch games instantly with the Live in Browse feature, meaning the match will start right on Peacock's homepage





Two Men Claiming to Be Trump Appointees Blocked From Entering US Copyright Office
300+Wired / 11h
The men appeared at the US Copyright Office days after the Trump administration fired its leader, who had just published a report about the use of copyrighted materials for AI training.





Trump Says Only a ‘Stupid Person’ Wouldn’t Take a Free Plane From Qatar
400+Gizmodo / 11h
There's no such thing as a free $400 million plane from a foreign government.





What You Should Hoard Before Tariff Price Increases Kick In
Lifehacker / 11h
If there’s one thing everyone knows about the impact of the tariffs, it’s that no one knows anything. Confusion is the general theme as tariff rates go up and down depending on the day, and trade deals get announced that, well, don’t actually remove any tariffs. So don’t feel bad if you have no idea how to plan for what’s coming. The one thing everyone agrees on is that we’re going to experience





Mercury’s CEO formalizes bets on early-stage founders with a $26M fund
TechCrunch / 12h
Mercury co-founder and CEO Immad Akhund today announced the launch of a $26 million fund to back early-stage startups, a move that formalizes his extensive history of angel investing. Axios first reported this in February. Akhund has been an active angel investor since 2016, backing over 350 startups at their earliest stages. His portfolio includes […]





Google Messages is getting another wave of updates – here are 7 you can expect to see soon
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Google Messages has already improved a lot since it landed over 11 years ago – and over the past couple of weeks we've seen Google test more new features that could roll out widely very soon. Though Google has been dropping new features in Messages since the beginning of the year, these past few weeks have been a particularly busy time, especially for group chats in Google Messages. But in additi





Why You Need Multiple Savings Accounts
Lifehacker / 12h
You know that putting money aside is a good idea, but putting it all in the same place can make your budgeting more complicated than it needs to be. It sounds counterintuitive, but when all your savings sit in one account, it's difficult to track progress toward different goals. You might see a healthy balance, but you can't easily see how much is truly available for discretionary spending versus





Travel to Japan with points and miles: Best ways to redeem your rewards for flights and hotels
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This article has been updated. Japan seems to be on everyone’s travel wish list this year. The country is home to some of the world’s best hotels and restaurants, fascinating cultural experiences, and famous natural phenomena, including the annual cherry blossom season. And though it requires a long and often expensive flight (or two) to get there from the U.S., you can travel to J





Final day: Earn an increased $40 bonus by joining Rakuten and shopping online at thousands of retailers
200+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of TPG’s favorite online shopping portals is offering a great money-saving deal for new members: If you join Rakuten through a referral link by May 12 and then spend at least $40 at eligible retailers within your first 90 days, both you and your referrer will take home a one-time bonus of $40. If you a





iOS 18.5 arrives with a new wallpaper for Pride Month
Engadget / 12h
Apple pushed iOS 18.5 on Monday. The most eye-popping new feature is a new wallpaper to honor the LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month. Apart from that, the iPhone update isn't exactly a barnburner, with only minor features and bug fixes. Apple's Pride Harmony wallpaper has bold, colorful stripes that change position as you move, lock or unlock your device. You can find it in Settings > Wallpape





You Can Get the Galaxy Watch FE for As Low As $150 Today
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung is having a big sale on its 40mm Galaxy Watch FE smartwatch over at Amazon. The silver color costs $149.99 , the Pink gold watch is $151.66 , and the black version is $149.99 . Those are sizable discounts from the original $200 MSRP.





FTC and DOJ push for data protection in Google antitrust case
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
The FTC says a remedy should be "pry open" previously closed markets to competition Google must "share targeted portions of its search index" and more It might still have to sell off Chrome and end exclusivity deals The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has spoken out in favor of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) proposal for Google to share search data with competitors, stating that the resoluti





Make the internet a safer place for the whole family with AdGuard, now A$25 for life
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan , now just A$25 (reg. A$266) with code FAMPLAN through 1 June. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription AU$25 AU$266 Save AU$241 with code FAMPLAN The internet isn’t just cluttered with ads; there are also trackers and other hidden threats. AdGuard keeps you safe online





U.S. and China agree to a temporary trade deal – but tariffs are still higher than what they were before Trump
Mashable / 12h
Big Tech, Wall Street, small businesses, and consumers threatened by Trump's tariffs can now breathe a sigh of relief…at least for the time being. In the early morning hours on Monday, President Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. and China had come to a temporary trade agreement while meeting in Geneva over the weekend. Most notably, this temporary deal will s





Elon Musk Is Running a "Quiet Trial" of Trump's "Gold Card" Billionaire Immigration Program
34Futurism / 12h
South African-born Elon Musk, who became a US citizen in 2002 after moving to the country seven years prior, says he's "doing a quiet trial" of president Donald Trump's dubious "gold card" immigration program. The pay-to-enter scheme allows obscenely rich foreign " broligarchs " to fast-track their US residency application by shelling out a whopping $5 million upfront — a program Musk personally





USA TODAY’s Disclaimers on Its Automated Sports Stories Are Longer Than the Actual Articles
Futurism / 12h
USA TODAY is publishing automated sports stories that serve as SEO-targeted vehicles for sports gambling ads, toeing ethical lines and blurring the boundaries between sports journalism and the rapidly growing sports betting industry, the rise of which has been linked to a tidal wave of gambling addiction . At a quick glance, the posts — which list the day's Major League Baseball (MLB) schedule in





NASA's Webb telescope captures mesmerizing images of Jupiter's auroras
Engadget / 12h
The James Webb Space Telescope , NASA’s successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, has captured new images of the auroras at Jupiter’s north pole. These massive auroras, caused by charged particles crashing into Jupiter’s atmosphere, are hundreds of times brighter than our own Aurora Borealis, and, for the first time, we can now see them in greater detail thanks to these new images. Auroras on Eart





Escape From New York Is Returning to VHS With Brand New Artwork
26Gizmodo / 12h
Phantom City Creative has made a new poster for John Carpenter and Kurt Russell's 1981 cult classic.





Cooler Master’s Hyper 612 Apex Might Be Perfect for Your Next PC
How-To Geek / 12h
Some people don't like liquid cooling on their PCs. It's hard to install, and in a lot of cases, it can be tricky to fit one inside of your PC. Cooler Master makes some great air coolers, and this new one looks pretty good.





Logitech G515 Keyboard Hits All Time Low at $109
How-To Geek / 12h
The Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL keyboard had a huge price drop. Right now, it is selling for just $108.99 on Amazon , the lowest it's ever been and a huge 32% discount off its original price of $159.99.





TPG experts plan 4 dream-worthy trips you can take with 100K Chase points
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: Before you transfer your points, always make sure there is availability, as point transfers are irreversible. Do you have thousands of Chase Ultimate Rewards points just sitting in your account? Did you sign up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) welcome offer — with which you can earn 100,000 Chase points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first th





Uncontrolled Soviet Probe Crashes to Earth, Hitting Unknown Location
Gizmodo / 12h
Kosmos 482 performed an uncontrolled reentry on May 10, possibly crashing into the Indian Ocean.





Google launches new initiative to back startups building AI
TechCrunch / 12h
On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative that seeks to invest in startups that are building with the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI R&D lab. The fund will back startups from seed to late stage and will offer varying degrees of support, including allowing […]





Saudi prince launches AI venture as Trump, Musk, Altman, and Zuckerberg arrive for conference
72TechCrunch / 12h
Saudi Arabia’s ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, launched an AI company called Humain to bolster the country’s artificial intelligence sector. The company plans to build out the country’s AI infrastructure, including the construction of data centers. This news arrives as Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg are expected to attend a U.S.-Saudi investment forum on […]





The new F1 trailer has star power, fast cars and product placement
Engadget / 12h
The high-octane racing film F1 hits theaters this June and there's a brand-new trailer to prove it . The new footage shows more of the story and gives a deeper dive into Brad Pitt's main character. There's still gobs of actual Formula 1 racing, as the movie has received extensive involvement from the organization . It looks fast, frenetic and fun . There's also plenty of product placement during





These Free iPhone Apps Are Basically Digital Fidget Toys
How-To Geek / 12h
Your smartphone might be the most distracting device that you own. It’s constantly vying for your attention, and always there whenever you feel the urge to doomscroll. It’s easy to spend hours every day fidgeting with your phone.





Todays the last day to shop the Williams Sonoma Spring Cookware Event
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO 50%: Williams Sonoma's Spring Cookware Event ends today, May 12. Get up to 50% off Le Creuset, Staub, All-Clad & more, plus free shipping. If you were looking for an excuse to peruse Williams Sonoma, I found it: today is the last day to shop the Williams Sonoma Spring Cookware Event. Right now, you can get up to 50% off select cookware items, including Staub and the oh-so-coveted Le Cr





The First Smartphone to Get Google's AI Video Generator Isn't a Pixel
Lifehacker / 12h
Last month, Google announced Veo 2, the company's latest AI video generation model. This model is currently capable of generating eight-second videos , as long as you pay for Gemini. If you pay for Google One AI Premium, you also have access to Whisk, an image generator that, via Veo 2, now lets you animate those images, too. (Free users are left out for now.) I wouldn't blame you if you assumed





The power of the Chase Trifecta: Maximize your earnings with 3 cards
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Since we started covering the world of points and miles here at TPG, there’s been a trend: Airlines and