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Vapes Clouds Contain Absolutely Horrifying Chemicals, Scientists Find
Futurism / now
If you vape — and especially if it's because you think it's a less harmful alternative to smoking — then we have some really bad news. New research from the University of California, Davis, shows that some popular disposable vapes contain levels of toxic metals so appalling that they exceed traditional cigarettes. And we don't just mean a single cig — we're talking packs of them. The work, publis
I Let AI Agents Plan My Vacation—and It Wasn't Terrible
Wired / 21min
The latest wave of AI tools claim to take the pain out of booking your next trip. From transport and accommodation to restaurants and attractions, we let AI take the reins to put this to the test.
Nvidia GPU scams are rampant right now – here's what to do to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 24min
Reports of various Nvidia GPU scams keep surfacing, and scammers find new ways to trick shoppers Some buyers claim to have received old GPUs or a bag of rice instead of the card they expected to get Shopping and selling second-hand is riddled with tricky situations, too — my friend got scammed out of $1,900 It's definitely not a buyer's market for GPUs right now, which might explain why scams are
How to Slow Down Your Biological Clock
Gizmodo / 27min
Exercise and diet play a big part in healthy aging, and breakthroughs in anti-aging medicine may not be too far off.
Uh Oh: Southwest Airlines Surveys Companion Pass Changes
One Mile at a Time / 43min
While it’s anyone’s guess what comes of this, it appears that Southwest Airlines is at least considering making changes to its lucrative Companion Pass program, as flagged by Danny the Deal Guru . Southwest considers Companion Pass changes Southwest has sent out a survey to select Rapid Rewards members, floating the idea of changes to the carrier’s Companion Pass offering. For those of you not fa
Whats new with Claude 4? And why its becoming my favorite AI tool
Mashable / 59min
ChatGPT is the most famous AI chat service by far, but that doesn't automatically make it the best. Google Gemini is consistently topping leaderboards, and don't count out Claude. If you're not familiar with Claude, it's the family of large-language models made by the AI company Anthropic. And Claude just got a huge upgrade in the form of Claude 4 , Anthropic's newest AI model. Technically, Claud
7 AI tools employers want you to know
Mashable / 59min
AI is becoming increasingly common, and since its big promise is to make your work life easier , a lot of people are curious. On top of that, employers are increasingly expecting workers to incorporate AI into their daily workflow to save time and stay current. There are hundreds of AI tools that claim to make you more productive, so where do you start? As a tech writer who's been using AI to get
The biggest AI announcements (and high drama) of 2025 so far
Mashable / 59min
Trust us, if we tried to create a full rundown of all the AI news since January 2025, this wouldn't be a list — it would be a book. We've lived a lifetime of AI news as the industry advances at breakneck pace. To whittle it down, we've focused on the major policies, features, and official announcements from the companies shaping the generative AI era. So, let's dive into the biggest AI announceme
China-backed "LapDogs" hackers hijacked hundreds of devices in an outlandish intel campaign aimed at US and Asian targets
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
ShortLeash gives hackers root-level stealth and blends malicious activity into everyday network traffic LapDogs uses fake LAPD certificates to disguise malware, bypassing even the best endpoint protection systems The malware quietly hijacks routers and devices that often go unmonitored for months A recently disclosed cyber espionage operation, dubbed LapDogs, has drawn scrutiny following revelati
Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Android 16 will include alerts for fake cell towers and suspicious networks Update detects ‘stingray’ devices which pose as cell towers Feature likely to arrive with devices that launch on Android 16 Not every mobile network is what it seems. If your smartphone unwittingly connects to a fake cell tower, it could expose your private data to interception. Fortunately, Google is doing something abou
Clean up your internet experience for good with a $15 ad blocker
Mashable / 1h
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Save over $1,000 on a refurbished MacBook Pro
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: This refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (i5 2GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) delivers pro-level performance and all-day battery life for just $449.99 (reg. $1,799), while supplies last. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (i5 2GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $449.99 $1,799 Save $1,349.01 The old adage "you get what you pay for" really rings true when it comes to electronics. B
A lifetime of Windows 11 Pro is just $15 until the clock strikes midnight
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Grab a lifetime Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $14.97 — no subscriptions, no strings, just Pro-level power. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $14.97 $199 Save $184.03 Need a new laptop but don’t have the budget to buy one? We’ve found the next best thing — updating your operating system . If you’ve got an old PC that could use an upgrade, Microsoft
Learn 14 new languages for just $130 for life
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Last chance: Get a Babbel lifetime subscription for $129.99 with code LEARN40 through June 30. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $129.99 $599 Save $469.01 with code LEARN40 Learning a new language isn’t easy, no matter what some of the free language learning apps say in their (kind of weird) ads. If you want to take a more
How to watch Canada vs. Guatemala online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. Guatemala 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 include all the big names, with Canada facing off against Guatemala for a place in the next round. Canada topped their group on the way to this game, but Guatemala will be a tough test. If yo
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on June 29, 2025
Mashable / 1h
There's a lot to see on tonight's moon, and after nights of next to no visibility, we're excited. This lack of visibility has been down to where we are in the lunar cycle, 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 the moon whilst it orbits Earth. See
How to watch USA vs. Costa Rica online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream USA vs. Costa Rica 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 include all the big names, and it doesn't get much bigger than USA . The team has had problems recently with some poor results and top players dropping out, but they've delivered three wins fro
I’ve played with some of the best gaming keyboards around, but this analog model is the one I keep coming back to – here’s why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Analog keyboards are more popular than ever, providing gamers with greater tactility and nuance. They allow for modulated presses and customizable actuation points, and come with exclusive features – such as the all-important Rapid Trigger – that make them ideal for elite-level play. There are plenty of analog boards to choose from, but the best, in my view, is the SteelSeries Apex Pro. We’ve inc
Interesting
NYT > Technology / 3h
A reporter who writes about A.I. finds her work is catching on — with the Chatbot she often writes about.
Ditch subscriptions with a lifetime license for Microsoft 365
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2021 at just $49.97 (reg. $219) and enjoy lifetime access to essential productivity tools. Lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 — pay once and access it forever Includes must-have apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Teams, and Publisher Compatible with Windows — ideal for professional and personal projects Streamline your workflow with t
How to watch Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich in the 2025 Club World Cup for free on DAZN . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Flamengo vs. Bayern Munich might be the pick of the first knockout rounds in the 2025 Club World Cup . After topping a group that included Chelsea, Flamengo will be confident of knockout out the Bundesliga champions. If you want to w
How to watch Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury 2025 online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Olivia Rodrigo at Glastonbury 2025 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Glastonbury has been everything we wanted it to be. We've enjoyed huge performances from the biggest musical acts in the world, watched by hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic revellers. What more could you possibly want? And it's not ov
How to watch PSG vs. Inter Miami online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream PSG vs. Inter Miami in the 2025 Club World Cup for free on DAZN . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first 2025 Club World Cup knockout round showcases some really interesting matchups, including PSG vs. Inter Miami. Fans will be keen to see how the likes of Messi and Suarez match up against the Champions League winners. If you want to
Hurdle hints and answers for June 29, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 29
Mashable / 7h
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 29, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 29, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
xAI Grok 3.5 Renamed Grok 4 and Has Specialized Coding Model
Next Big Future / 8h
The xAI team is claiming good progress on their model. It will be called Grok 4 instead of Grok 3.5. It will release just after July 4th. Needs one more big run for a specialized coding model. xAI has two AI data centers. The first data center had 100,000 Nvidia H100 for the Grok 3 ... Read more
Guide To Delta One Lounges: Access, Locations, And More
60One Mile at a Time / 9h
While Delta is by many metrics considered the most premium airline in the United States, one area where the airline has historically lagged the competition is when it comes to premium lounges dedicated to international passengers. American has Flagship Lounges and United has Polaris Lounges , while Delta hasn’t had dedicated international lounges… until 2024. Fortunately the dynamics have quickly
Delta Cancels 900+ Flights—Internal Document Reveals Airline Will Pay For Competitor Flights, Hotels, And Rental Cars
42View from the Wing / 10h
Atlanta was hit with a significant storm that brought Delta Air Lines operations to its knees. The air traffic control tower at the airport had to be evacuated. Planes on the ground there on Thursday required inspection prior to flying. Delta cancelled 360 flights on Thursday, and 554 flights so far on Saturday. Continue reading ...
Apple could finally go all-screen with the iPad Pro, as new leak hints at slimmest-ever bezels
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Upcoming iPad Pro rumored to have slimmest bezels to date Change could come from adoption of LG chip-on-film OLED panel Timeline for the redesign remains unclear Apple’s iPad Pro could be set for an even slicker design. A new rumor suggests the next-generation OLED iPad Pro will have the slimmest bezels of any Apple tablet to date – bringing it closer than ever to a true edge-to-edge display expe
Elon Musk Launches a Scathing New Attack on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Just hours before the Senate is scheduled to vote, the tech mogul warns the bill will "destroy millions of jobs" and put America "in the fast lane to debt slavery."
The 6 Best Medical Mystery Episodes of House M.D.
How-To Geek / 12h
I think there are few people who could disagree that House M.D is one of the greatest TV shows in history, and one of the main reasons this show was so watchable (apart from Gregory himself) was that each episode (or two) centered around a medical mystery.
Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr LIVE: fight stream, cheapest PPV deals, watch the boxing blockbuster online
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr is here – which means it's time to figure out the best (and possibly cheapest) way to watch the big fight live on Saturday, June 28 from anywhere with a VPN . The hotly-anticipated cruiserweight clash between social media boxer Jake Paul and the
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