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The AI Company Zuckerberg Just Poured $14 Billion Into Is Reportedly a Clown Show of Ludicrous Incompetence
23Futurism / 2h
Presumably, when you dump $14 billion into a company to buy a 49 percent stake — as Meta just did in Scale AI — you're confident that said company a) will help you make a lot of money and b) knows what it's doing. But a new scoop from Inc Magazine suggests that Scale AI — co-founded by 28-year-old zillionaire Alexandr Wang, whose first name does indeed lack a letter "e" between the "d" and "r" —
NASA video of moon rocket test shows something just went seriously wrong
Mashable / 2h
A test of a new rocket motor for NASA ’s future moon missions went awry this week, with the full-size booster hurling a powerful blaze and scattering debris. Northrop Grumman, lead contractor for the booster, conducted the two-minute ground test of the solid rocket motor, which was strapped down sideways. For the first 1.5 minutes, the motor — known as NASA's Booster Obsolescence and Life Extensi
Next-gen nonsense – here’s why I’m not getting excited about the PS6 or a new Xbox yet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Both Microsoft and Sony have confirmed they’re working on next-generation games consoles, with 2027 even tipped to be the potential launch date for a potential PlayStation 6 or new Xbox. But I’m here to squash that hype. While 2027 makes sense for the usual new console cycle, which tends to be around every seven years - the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X (and S) both launched in November 2020, s
Wall Street Bigwig Says He's Confused How He Ended Up Funding an Armed Coup in African
Futurism / 4min
Who among us hasn't stumbled headfirst into a violent coup attempt involving millions of dollars of black market weaponry? That's the argument Robert Granieri, multimillionaire cofounder of trading firm Jane Street, is invoking after being caught funneling hoards of cash to an opposition party in South Sudan. The funding allegedly included millions of dollars in backing to purchase rifles, Stinge
Google rolls out Gemini for schools and students amidst concerns for the future of education across the globe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 16min
Google expands Gemini AI access to students under 18, but with safeguards Includes AI literacy tools, fact-checking, and stricter content moderation It nevertheless raises new questions about AI's long-term role in global education systems When calculators first entered classrooms, many worried they would weaken students’ math skills. The arrival of the internet and smartphones, brought similar f
Mattress Buying: In-Store or Online?
Wired / 19min
There are obvious trade-offs to buying a mattress in-store and online. But your decision may come down to key details of a brand’s warranty.
‘Trash Pickup Only’: Leaked Memo Exposes American Airlines Slashing Flight Attendant Safety Gear, Restricts Use Of Gloves Inflight
View from the Wing / 23min
The latest victim of American Airlines cost cuts appears to be flight attendant personal protective equipment. American Airlines is reducing the number of nitrile gloves onboard for flight attendants to use, and restricting when they're allowed to wear them. Continue reading ...
Why I'm Filling Up My Amazon Cart Before Prime Day
How-To Geek / 24min
The next Amazon Prime Day event is less than a couple of weeks away, but if you want to snag legitimate deals on stuff you actually want, now is the time to prepare. All it takes is adding things to your cart and a bit of patience.
This Prehistoric Trick Shows How Ice Age People Harvested Teeth for Jewelry
Gizmodo / 25min
Stone Age Europeans sported animal teeth as accessories, but how did they extract the materials to make them?
Breville Luxe Brewer Review (2025): Good Drip, Real Cold Brew
Wired / 43min
Like a lot of Breville's best devices, the Luxe Brewer combines technical sophistication with easy single-button operation.
Hmm: Former Head Of China Eastern Faces Corruption Investigation
One Mile at a Time / 47min
The former chairman of China Eastern is under investigation for corruption (thanks to SK for flagging this). I’m not sure how much transparency there will be into what happened, but this could get interesting… Former China Eastern executive faces government probe Today (June 28, 2025), the Chinese government has announced that the former head of China Eastern Airlines is under investigation over
At Bezos’ Venetian Wedding: Buzz, Bling and Backlash
NYT > Technology / 52min
The over-the-top party in the photogenic Italian city mixed Hollywood, Silicon Valley and political overtones.
7 Reasons Why Qubes Is the Wrong Linux Distro for You
How-To Geek / 1h
Choosing a new distro can be overwhelming. Installing a complex distro can be draining. If wasting wads of cash on the wrong hardware or getting neck-deep in technical jargon sounds daunting, then perhaps Qubes is not for you.
Robotic sucker can adapt to surroundings like an actual octopus
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Some of the most ingenious tech has been inspired by nature. From color-changing materials that function like cephalopod skin to a tiny biomimetic robot that looks and moves like an actual cockroach , the extraordinary adaptations of some organisms have upgraded our technological capabilities. Now the octopus is lending an arm—or a sucker. Octopus tentacles have remarkably strong suckers with an
Time Is Three-Dimensional and Space Is Just a Side Effect, Scientist Says
Futurism / 1h
A fringe new theory suggests that time is the fundamental structure of the physical universe, and space is merely a byproduct. According to Gunther Kletetschka, a geologist — not a physicist, you'll note, but more on that later — from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, time is three-dimensional and the dimensions of space are an emergent property of it, a press release from the university explai
The World Is Producing More Food than Ever—but Not for Long
25Wired / 1h
Even America’s richest farmlands can’t outrun climate collapse. That’s everyone’s problem.
Fancy Airplane Seats Have Nowhere Left to Go—So What Now?
Wired / 1h
Upper and business class cabins have expanded to the point where the top tier resemble hotel suites more than passenger pods. But what happens now airlines have no more room to offer?
Puzzle platformers, desktop aquariums and other new indie games worth checking out
Engadget / 1h
Welcome to the latest edition of our indie game roundup. We’ve got quite a bit on deck this week, starting with a few nuggets of news. In case you missed it, the Steam Summer Sale is upon us, which means there are bargains galore on the storefront (we’ve rounded up some of the tastier deals ). If you're anything like me, you'll end up buying a bunch of games that you'll never end up playing but h
Lenovo’s Legion Go S With SteamOS Is the Only Real Alternative to a Steam Deck
Gizmodo / 1h
A Switch 2 is cheaper, but a handheld like the Legion Go S with SteamOS offers ease of use and PC-like versatility.
Acer is giving away $240 worth of Google goodies for free with its new Chromebooks, just remember to cancel the $20 monthly subs afterwards
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Get free Google AI Pro tools with select Acer Chromebook Plus models AI, storage, and video creation tools are completely free for one full year Offer includes 2TB storage and premium Gemini model access If you're considering buying a new Chromebook, Acer has just come up with a compelling reason to look at its Plus range. For a limited time (between now and February 1, 2026), select Acer Chromeb
iPhone 17 Air: All the Rumors About Apple's Upcoming Thin Smartphone
How-To Geek / 1h
With the arrival of the Galaxy S25 Edge already official, Apple fans are now eyeing the rumored iPhone 17 Air. While some speculation has me excited, like the presence of a ProMotion OLED screen and an A19 chip on the slimmest iPhone, I'm a bit concerned about its camera and battery performance.
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2025) Review: A Top-Performing Budget Phone
How-To Geek / 1h
For note-taking enthusiasts, the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2025) is one of the cheapest stylus phones you can buy. Beyond its note-taking capabilities, though, it is a solid smartphone that, frankly, steals the show in the under $500 category.
I found the most impressive robot vacuum under $500. Youve never heard of it.
Mashable / 1h
I originally wanted to test the 3i G10+ robot vacuum because I heard about its debris compression feature, something I had on the brain after my disappointment with the Roomba 205 DustCompactor . The G10+ also compacts dust, sparing you from dustbin emptying for a few months and freeing you from the self-empty dock . I was curious, but what I wasn't expecting was the G10+ to deliver such a high-l
American Tells Flight Attendants To Not Wear Gloves So Often
One Mile at a Time / 1h
American Airlines has updated its policy for flight attendants wearing gloves (and no, we’re not talking about white gloves, like in Emirates first class ). Admittedly this is totally minor, but I’m writing about this because I have some opinions I need to share. 😉 American updates flight attendant glove policy On American, it’s not uncommon to see flight attendants wearing nitrile gloves (the b
ICE Rolls Facial Recognition Tools Out to Officers' Phones
Wired / 1h
Plus: US feds charge alleged masterminds behind infamous forum, Scattered Spider targets airlines, and hackers open a valve at a Norwegian dam.
The AI Backlash Keeps Growing Stronger
26Wired / 1h
As generative artificial intelligence tools continue to proliferate, pushback against the technology and its negative impacts grows stronger.
Apple AirPods Max vs. Sony XM6: Which noise-canceling headphones should you buy?
Mashable / 2h
We have a preference, but this is a true win-win situation. Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable Before diving into the results, we should note that we're hoping to see both of these headphones on sale during Amazon's upcoming Prime Day sale. The best Prime Day deals always include tempting offers on headphones , and discounts on the AirPods Max are always a highlight of the sale. The XM6 headphones
Robot vacuum brands are losing the plot with the latest innovations
Mashable / 2h
I recently tested the $2,599 Roborock robot vacuum with a robotic arm , which turned out to be mostly as gimmicky as it sounds. As the self-proclaimed Carrie Bradshaw of robot vacuum journalism, I couldn't help but wonder: Are we running out of ways to make the best robot vacuums better? I don't think robot vacuum companies are totally running out of ways to innovate. But I do think they need to
Personal fans are the product of summer
Mashable / 2h
We need to talk about personal fans. While attending VidCon 2025 , it was hard to ignore their presence. As I was lurking around the creator floor, handheld fans were everywhere. At one point, I passed the ever fashionable Naomi Hearts and was taken by how chic she looked with her pocket-sized pink fan in hand. It's no surprise she called out the product when we spoke with her about her essential
Gear News This Week: The Repairable Fairphone 6 Arrives and Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked Is Up Next
25Wired / 2h
Plus: Dell officially replaces the XPS brand, Cambride Audio budget buds, and an HDMI buying boon.
Almost a third of European businesses don't have a formal, comprehensive AI policy in place amidst surging generative AI use amongst professionals
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
AI use is exploding, but most European companies are still operating without clear rules or policies Organizations celebrate productivity gains while ignoring rising security threats from deepfakes and AI misuse Employees use generative AI daily, but few know when, where, or how they should As generative AI gains traction across Europe’s workplaces, many organizations are embracing its capabiliti
How to Watch the 2025 Austrian GP on a Free Channel
Gizmodo / 2h
Enjoy the Austrian Grand Prix live on a free channel with this foolproof trick, no matter where you are.
Rubin Observatory’s Stunning Result Proves It’s a ‘Game Changer’ for Spotting Dangerous Asteroids
Gizmodo / 2h
The freshly minted telescope discovered 2,000 previously unknown asteroids in just 10 hours. Weirdly, NASA doesn’t seem to care.
Beats’ new $19 charging cable is my favorite Apple accessory — here’s why
Mashable / 2h
Beats ’ massive stake in the wireless headphones market has given the company free rein to venture into whatever product category it desires. I just never thought it would be accessories. Charging cables at that. I envisioned something innovative like an ear hook attachment to use mid-range Beats earbuds as workout buds . That seems more ideal for the audio company that helped revolutionize headp
Get something extra when you sign up for a Costco Gold Star Membership
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Right now, you can get a 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership plus a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card* for $65. Making your budget last isn’t easy, especially when you want to have a little summer fun. It might be a little easier to manage if you replace all those shopping trips around town with one destination: Costco. Right now, you can even get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card* with your 1-Year
MS Office 2021 is back — and it’s cheaper than Sunday brunch
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows — a one-time purchase, lifetime license — for just $49.97 (reg. $219.99) through June 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Microsoft Office 2021 Professional is having a moment — and if you’re still paying monthly for your apps, your wallet probably needs one too. For just $49.97, you can lock in a lifetime license to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tea
Modern tech meets older cars with this easy display upgrade, now $100 off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: This 9-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility can make your car road trip ready for just $79.99 (reg. $179.99). It’s road trip season, but is your car ready to keep you entertained on a long ride? If you could use a better entertainment system, give it a major upgrade with this 9-inch Wireless Car Display featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compati
Turn your book idea into reality with this $49 AI tool
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Bring your nonfiction book idea to life with a little help from AI with this lifetime subscription to Youbooks , an AI non-fiction book generator, on sale now for $49 (reg. $540). Got a great idea for a book but no time to write it? Youbooks can help turn your concept into a polished, ready-to-publish nonfiction book. And right now, you can score a lifetime subscription to this AI-powered
This MacBook Pro is over $2,000 off and going fast
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Bring home a feature-packed MacBook Pro for only $599.99 (reg. $2,799), while supplies last. Looking for a laptop that can keep up with your busy life? Look no further than this MacBook Pro . It’s packed with Apple’s signature features and is available right now for a fraction of the usual price. Right now, you can get this MacBook Pro for over $2,000 off, just $599.99 (reg. $2,799), while
Pornhub to comply with UKs upcoming age verification law
Mashable / 2h
Under the UK's Online Safety Act, all sites and apps that host porn will have to establish "strong age checks" by a July 24 deadline, the UK's Office of Communication, known as Ofcom, shared. The Online Safety Act (2023) is a set of laws to regulate online content. Age-verification for porn has been in the works for years in the UK, first attempted (and failed) in 2019 and reintroduced in 2022. S
Phineas and Ferb creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff Swampy Marsh reveal the ultimatum that made the show fans love
Mashable / 2h
Looking at the unbridled success of Phineas and Ferb , it's hard to imagine a time when creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh had to battle for its existence and integrity. The Disney Channel series, which premiered in 2007, ran for 137 episodes across four seasons and sparked two made-for-TV movies, as well as video games. The characters became iconic in their own time, and again in mem
How to watch Panama vs. Honduras online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Panama vs. Honduras in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for free on YouTube . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup quarter finals showcase some really interesting matchups. Panama vs. Honduras might not be the biggest game of the round, but it's going to be a fascinating battle between two exciting teams. If you want to
How to watch Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup for free on YouTube . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup has progressed into the knockout rounds, with all the biggest sides still in contention. Mexico meet Saudi Arabia in a fascinating quarter-final matchup. Mexico are the defending champions, but they'll n
The odd new worlds weve discovered in 2025
Mashable / 2h
Astronomers have discovered over 100 new alien worlds so far this year — some many light-years away from Earth — that showcase the vast diversity and drama of planetary systems across space . The number of confirmed exoplanets — planets that don't orbit the sun — has tipped 5,900 , according to NASA , with thousands of additional candidates under review. All these worlds exist in our galaxy, thou
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Narrow CZI’s Focus to Science Efforts
NYT > Technology / 3h
The tech titan and his wife once had sprawling ambitions for their Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Now their efforts in politics, education and housing have been cut back to focus on science.
Apple users rejoice, this browser promises privacy nirvana by giving each tab a unique IP address
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Security-focused Apple browser Psylo isolates tabs into silos with private proxies per tab Each silo blocks trackers and fingerprinting for deeper privacy No data or identity gets stored, only bandwidth tied to random ID Browser fingerprinting tracks users by collecting device details to build a unique profile, allowing cross-site tracking without cookies or static IPs. Apple users looking for pr
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Want to catch up on the biggest tech news stories you might have missed from the past seven days? You're in luck, as we've rounded up the biggest events from Tesla launching its robotaxis (in a way) in Austin to reports of PS5s failing as an old debunked issue resurfaces. Once you're up to speed on all that, be sure to check out the 7 new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend (June 27). 8. W
I'm tempted by this huge 57-inch dual 4K curved monitor but I'll definitely have to get a bigger desk
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
TCL’s 57-inch 57R94 offers wide dual 4K view in a single curved monitor Promises strong color performance with 2304 dimming zones and HDR support Includes full connectivity with 90W USB-C and multiple display ports If you’ve ever dreamed of replacing your dual-monitor setup with a seamless ultra-wide beast, TCL’s new curved monitor might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. The 57R94 is a 57-
Get AdGuard for your family, now $16 for life
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan , now just $15.97 (reg. $169) with code FAMPLAN . Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $15.97 $169.99 Save $154.02 with code FAMPLAN The internet isn’t just cluttered with ads; there are also trackers and other hidden threats. AdGuard keeps you safe online by blocki
How to watch England U21 vs. Germany U21 online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Germany in the U21 Euro 2025 final for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final of U21 Euro 2025 is here, with England taking on Germany for the trophy. We're expecting a thrilling contest between two attack-minded sides. If you want to watch England vs. Germany in U21 Euro 2025 for free from anywhere
How to watch Western Force vs. British and Irish Lions online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Western Force vs. Lions for free on RugbyPass TV . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 British and Irish Lions started their campaign with a tough defeat to Argentina , but now the tour starts for real with the first of four fixtures against Australia's Super Rugby franchises. Western Force are the first side to meet the Lions. If
How to watch Benfica vs. Chelsea online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Benfica vs. Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup for free on DAZN . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Club World Cup action continues with a number of really interesting knockout fixtures, including Benfica vs. Chelsea. The Portuguese side topped a group that included Bayern Munich , so they'll be coming into this game with a lot o
How to watch Doechii at Glastonbury 2025 online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Doechii at Glastonbury 2025 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Glastonbury Festival is all about the most exciting names in the music game, and that very much includes Doechii. The talented performer is making her UK festival debut, and you can watch without spending anything. If you're interested in watchi
How to watch Charli XCX at Glastonbury 2025 online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Charli XCX at Glastonbury 2025 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Glastonbury obviously attracts massive names to perform over the weekend, but the biggest this year? You could make an argument that Charli XCX's performance on the Other Stage is the most exciting set on the schedule. If you're interested in
How to watch Palmeiras vs. Botafogo online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Palmeiras vs. Botafogo in the 2025 Club World Cup for free on DAZN . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Club World Cup action continues with the knockout rounds. There are a number of really interesting fixtures to consider, including Palmeiras vs. Botafogo. This Brazilian matchup is one to watch closely, and you can do just that
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on June 28, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Have you noticed the moon looks a little brighter tonight than it has done in days? There's a reason for that. Keep reading to find out why the lunar cycle changes what we see each night. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of t
Hurdle hints and answers for June 28, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
Ive tested a bunch of popular VPNs. This is the only one I recommend for streaming.
Mashable / 7h
Virtual private networks, or VPNs , are commonly used to dodge regional restrictions on streaming services. Say you live in the U.S. and want to watch a new episode of Love Island before it hits Hulu . If you connect to a VPN server in the UK, where the free streaming platform ITVX has distribution rights for the show, you'll get a new British IP address that lets you skirt the geolock. (Suddenly
Which streaming services offer free trials in 2025?
Mashable / 7h
I think I speak for everyone when I say that streaming prices are getting out of hand. Every year, the monthly fees go up , as does the number of services you need to watch the shows and movies you love. Fortunately, a good chunk of these streamers will let you test the water before diving in and paying full price for their service. These trials give you the opportunity to sample the streaming li
Researchers Just Trained a Car on SuperTuxKart
How-To Geek / 8h
The latest Mario Kart entry on the Nintendo Switch 2 is pretty cool. But have you ever wished it felt a little bit more... Real? With a car and SuperTuxKart, it can be done. Kind of.
Google Gemini's Scheduled Actions Are Finally Live
How-To Geek / 9h
Gemini is pretty good, but compared to some other AI assistants, it still lacks some things. Not a lot of things, but there are still one or two things that we lack. Now that agentic is the next coolest thing, we're getting new agentic functionality with Scheduled Actions.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 28, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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 June 28
Mashable / 9h
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 June 28, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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
Here’s Who Needs Android’s New Advanced Security Protection (and Who Probably Doesn’t)
Lifehacker / 12h
Android users got a whole host of security and privacy upgrades with the release of Android 16, including expanded in-call scam protection, live threat detection for malicious apps, and more. These features are well worth enabling, as they'll help secure your data and your device against theft, malware, and phishing attacks. Google also extended its Advanced Protection Program to include stricter
Windows 11 25H2 Just Got a Lot Closer
How-To Geek / 12h
For the past few months, we've seen glimpses of some of the features Microsoft will be shipping with Windows 11's 25H2 update. Now, though, we finally have a more finalized version of 25H2, letting us see exactly what we'll be getting by the end of this year.
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