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Hilton Honors Aspire Card Review: Strong Perks, Worth The Fee
1KOne Mile at a Time / 30min
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, in my opinion, given the perks that they potentially offer, from elite status to free night certificates . While I’m primarily loyal to Hyatt and Marriott , Hilton has grown on me a lot in the past few years. Many new luxury hotels have joined the Hilton port
Watch SpaceXs Starship explode in giant fireball during latest test
Mashable / 1h
SpaceX 's Starship has experienced another "rapid unscheduled disassembly," exploding in a spectacularly large fireball on Wednesday night. The vehicle didn't even get off the ground this time either. SEE ALSO: SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight ends in another explosion The enormous explosion occurred at SpaceX's Starbase launch site in Brownsville, Texas, where Starship 36 had been undergoing
I am a cybersecurity expert and I predict UK retailers face a brutal summer of coordinated attacks—here's why
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The recent spate of cyberattacks targeting major UK retailers has sent shockwaves through the industry, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the sector's IT infrastructure . In just two weeks, high-profile brands including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods have fallen victim to sophisticated attacks that have disrupted operations and potentially compromised sensitive data. These incidents highl
Capital One Lounge New York JFK: Epic 24/7 “Flagship” Location Opens
100+One Mile at a Time / 15min
Capital One’s network of airport lounges has just expanded, with the latest lounge location opening today. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill lounge — quite to the contrary, Capital One is marketing this as its new “flagship” lounge, and for good reason. This complements the existing Capital One Lounge Dallas (DFW) , Capital One Lounge Denver (DEN) , Capital One Lounge Las Vegas (LAS) , Capital One
Can A.I. Quicken the Pace of Math Discoveries?
NYT > Technology / 21min
Breakthroughs in pure mathematics can take decades. A new Defense Department initiative aims to speed things up using artificial intelligence.
I am an AI expert and here's why quantum artificial intelligence is the next big thing in tech
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 28min
Quantum artificial intelligence is the fusion of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. It is poised to redefine what’s computationally possible and it’s closer to reality than many think. The quantum technology market is rapidly expanding. Today, it's valued at around $35 billion, but forecasts estimate it could reach $1 trillion by 2030. That kind of explosive growth reflects not only t
Hot Octopuss Pulse Duo Review: Not for Penetration
Wired / 1h
The Pulse Duo isn't for me, but it’s an important tool for people who can’t enjoy penetrative sex.
Print and shoot: How 3D-printed guns are spreading online
51BBC News / 1h
The technology to build your own lethal weapon is promoted on social media
Stripe’s former growth lead helps African diaspora invest in startups, real estate
TechCrunch / 1h
When Joe Kinvi joined Touchtech Payments in 2017 as head of finance, the Irish startup couldn’t afford his full salary. So he negotiated for stock to make up the difference. Eighteen months later, Stripe acquired the company, and that equity converted into Stripe shares, enough to let Kinvi leave his job, bootstrap a side project, […]
Keep online browsing safe for the whole family with AdGuard, now £12 for life
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan , now just £11.87 with code FAMPLAN . Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription £11.87 £126.31 Save £114.44 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 blocking intrusive
How to watch Alcaraz vs. Munar online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Alcaraz vs. Munar in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of top players competing in the 2025 Queen's Club Championships , including Carlos Alcaraz. The talented start will be looking to build some momentum before Wimbledon , and next he faces up against Jaume
How to watch Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly in the 2025 Club World Cup for free on DAZN . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The second round of 2025 Club World Cup fixtures kicks off with Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly. Every team in Group A is tied on one point after the first round of fixtures, so a spot in the knockout rounds is up for grabs for both of these teams.
Hurdle hints and answers for June 19, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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
Your A.I. Queries Come With a Climate Cost
NYT > Technology / 5h
When it comes to artificial intelligence, more intensive computing uses more energy, producing more greenhouse gases.
Why Some AI Models Spew 50 Times More Greenhouse Gas to Answer the Same Question
Gizmodo / 5h
It's possible for you to make your LLM use "greener," according to new research.
Texas Instruments pledges 'historic' $60bn US chip investment
BBC News / 6h
The announcement comes as Trump pressures big technology firms to increase manufacturing in America.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 19
Mashable / 6h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 19, 2025
Mashable / 6h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
This Govee Table Lamp Has a Speaker In It
How-To Geek / 8h
Finding a good table lamp is not something you think about a lot until you start getting older, but while there are many simpler options, why not allow yourself to get something a tad higher tech? Now, Govee has just launched a neat lil' table lamp, with a party trick that sounds really good (literally).
Ready for an iPhone upgrade? Here's why you (probably) don't need to buy a Pro
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
At the risk of sounding like someone who’s old before his time, I have a fairly substantial list of tech pet peeves. At the lower end of the scale, I don’t understand folks who hold their phone at a distance when having a conversation, nor am I a fan of using a phone without a case. But if there’s one thing that I just can’t get my head around, it’s the enduring popularity of Apple's pro-level iP
Google Gemini’s super-fast Flash-Lite 2.5 model is out now - here’s why you should switch today
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Google’s new Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite model is its fastest and most cost-efficient The model is for tasks that don't require much processing, like translation and data organization The new model is in preview, while Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro are now generally available AI chatbots can respond at a pretty rapid clip at this point, but Google has a new model aimed at speeding things up even more under
All the New CarPlay Features in iOS 26
Lifehacker / 9h
Apple didn't end up building its own car , but it did give us CarPlay . With iOS 26 , CarPlay is getting a few neat enhancements, which includes improved design, an option for bigger font sizes, and useful accessibility features too . Here's everything new coming to CarPlay with Apple's upcoming update: Widgets and live activities Credit: Apple With iOS 26, Live Activities come to CarPlay. These
Top AI Developer Talent Getting $100 Million Compensation Per Year
Next Big Future / 10h
Meta is offering top OpenAI AI Developer talent $100 million signing bonuses and $100 million compensation per year. Many of OpenAI top developers are rejecting those offers.
No, Andreessen Horowitz didn’t post that crypto scam tweet
TechCrunch / 10h
If it sounds too good to be true — like a VC giving away valuable assets — it isn't true.
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Is Returning to Theaters, in a Truly Mega Way
38Gizmodo / 10h
It'll screen as part of a full evening event including a discussion with the 'Godfather' director.
Major devaluation: Amex Business Platinum restricting 35% points bonus
The Points Guy / 10h
Starting Sept. 18, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is drastically changing its beloved 35% Pay with Points bonus for the worse. Currently, the Pay with Points bonus applies to first- and business-class tickets booked on any airline or tickets booked in any cabin with the airline that a cardmember selects for their up to $200 airline fee credit (enrollment required, terms apply).
Earn as high as a 175,000-point welcome offer on the Amex Platinum
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Platinum Card® from American Express has long been one of the best premium travel rewards cards , thanks to its long list of benefits, strong earning rate on flight purchases and solid welcome bonus. American Express recently announced that a major revamp of the card is in the works, though details are
'A masterpiece of engineering': Highpoint storage AIC is expensive but at 60GBps sequential throughput, it will quench almost anyone's thirst for speed
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
HighPoint Rocket 7604A RAID card is half the size of the previous iteration Delivers nearly 60GBps using four Gen5 SSDs with no power cable First review shows it offers strong performance across both Intel and AMD platforms The HighPoint Rocket 7604A is a PCIe Gen5 RAID card which targets professionals needing extreme sequential throughput in compact workstations . While it builds on the legacy o
Blockbusters Take Over Theme Parks for a Mega Movie Summer
Gizmodo / 11h
Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates '70s and '80s classics, Universal Monsters hit Sin City, and more in this week's theme park news.
What are pig butchering scams? How to protect yourself from online con artists.
Mashable / 11h
On Wednesday, June 18, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced it had seized $225 million in cryptocurrency connected to pig butchering scams. The seizure involves funds stolen from 400 victims worldwide, and as CNBC reports, it's the largest-ever seizure of its kind. A pig butchering scam is a common type of online scam in which cybercriminals gain a victim's trust and then convince them to invest
Review: 28 Years Later is a triumphant return, one of the scariest films of the year
22Mashable / 11h
"I need a shower and a lot of CBD." Putting it lightly, this was my instant message reaction to my colleagues leaving the cinema after 28 Years Later . Fingernails bitten to hell, I was a film critic shooketh to the core after seeing director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite almost 28 years following their horrifying, groundbreaking, genre-disrupting 2002 film 28 Days Later . Since thi
Amazon Now Has a Discounted Prime Membership for 'Young Adults'
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon is expanding discounted benefits to more than just students. Now, any "young adult" from 18 years of age up to 24 can get all of the perks of Prime for 50% off . The expansion of the discounted program comes a month before Amazon's biggest sale of the year, Prime Day
Senate passes GENIUS Act—criticized as gifting Trump ample opportunity to grift
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Critics have long warned that Donald Trump's pro-cryptocurrency push as president, coupled with his links to his family's growing crypto empire, creates substantial conflicts of interest that must be probed. But so far, nothing has stopped Trump's family from seemingly benefiting from the presidency while expanding their empire. And now, Trump is rushing regulation through Congress that many Demo
Smart TV OS owners face “constant conflict” between privacy, advertiser demands
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
StreamTV Insider provided flights from New York City to Denver and two nights of accommodation so Ars could attend its StreamTV Show. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. DENVER—Most smart TV operating system (OS) owners are in the ad sales business now. Software providers for budget and premium TVs are honing their ad skills, which requires advancing their ability to collect user data. Th
Address bar shows hp.com. Browser displays scammers’ malicious text anyway.
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Tech support scammers have devised a method to inject their fake phone numbers into webpages when a target's web browser visits official sites for Apple, PayPal, Netflix, and other companies. The ruse, outlined in a post on Wednesday from security firm Malwarebytes, threatens to trick users into calling the malicious numbers even when they think they're taking measures to prevent falling for such
Minecraft now has a photo mode with Vibrant Memories
Engadget / 11h
Photo modes are a pretty common feature for video games where players go bounding around an interesting open world. Today, Minecraft joined their ranks, making an in-game camera available in the Minecraft Marketplace as a free add-on called Vibrant Memories. The feature requires a copy of Minecraft's Bedrock Edition on any platform; the Java version doesn't appear to support the camera. As well a
New code in Spotify’s app references the long-awaited ‘lossless’ tier
33TechCrunch / 11h
Newly added references in the music app's code suggest the lossless service is at least still under development and could even be getting closer to launch.
Department of Homeland Security Head Visited Biohazard Lab One Day Before Hospitalization
Futurism / 11h
Kristi Noem, the gun-loving former South Dakota governor who now runs Homeland Security , was rushed to the hospital this week for a severe allergic reaction — and she just so happened to have visited a biohazard lab run by our nation's top allergy specialists the day prior. On June 16, per a photo posted on X by Health and Human Services director Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Noem visited the National
Russell T Davies Is Remaining Vague About the Future of ‘Doctor Who’
54Gizmodo / 11h
The current showrunner of the series will step back from his monthly production column in the official 'Doctor Who' magazine, while the series' future remains up in the air.
DJI Portable Power Station Gets 55% Off as Part of Amazon’s Surprise Early Deals, Limited Time Only
Gizmodo / 11h
Save hundreds and feel confident that no matter what happens, you'll still have electricity.
Adobe Project Indigo is a new photo app from former Pixel camera engineers
Engadget / 11h
Adobe launched its own take on how smartphone cameras should work this week with Project Indigo , a new iPhone camera app from some of the team behind the Pixel camera. The project combines the computational photography techniques that engineers Marc Levoy and Florian Kainz popularized at Google, with pro controls and new AI-powered features. In their announcement of the new app, Levoy and Kainz
5 Nintendo Switch 2 settings I recommend changing as soon as you boot your new console up
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
There's nothing quite like the excitement of a new console; feverishly whipping off the packaging, setting up your user account, and loading up your games to settle in for an hours-long induction to your new system. Thrilling though the process may be, there's a fundamental step all too often skipped: adjusting your settings. From Display and Audio settings to User, Lock, and software settings, t
How to Control the Steam Deck or SteamOS from a Mac, Windows, or Linux PC
How-To Geek / 12h
Control your Steam Deck with your Mac, Windows, or Linux PC to avoid using on-screen keyboards and tiny trackpads. Share a clipboard and seamlessly move from one screen to another, wirelessly and over the local network. It’s free and easy set up, here’s how.
FDA Approves ‘Breakthough’ Drug to Prevent HIV
26Gizmodo / 12h
In clinical trials, researchers found Yeztugo to be highly effective as a twice-yearly form of pre-exposure prophylaxis.
5 ways to maximize Marriott Bonvoy award night redemptions
32The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Despite decreasing point value and a brand where you won’t earn any elite night credits on stays, many travelers — myself included — continue using the Marriott Bonvoy program. After all, Marriott Bonvoy has a massive footprint, so you’ll likely find a participating property in most destinations you visit.
Hilton Honors Amex Business card review: Elite perks on a budget
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hilton Honors American Express Business Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is a useful hotel business card. With mid-tier Hilton Gold elite status, car rental status and great earnings on Hilton purchases, it provides premium benefits (enrollment required for select benefits; te
Ring Alarm 14-Piece Kit Drops to Black Friday Low, Amazon Clears Stock for Non-Prime Members
Gizmodo / 12h
The best 24/7 monitoring kit for large homes.
The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos
500+Wired / 12h
President Donald Trump has supported use of asbestos in the past and blamed the mob for its bad reputation.
21 super simple summer upgrades
Mashable / 12h
Summer essentials and splurge-worthy gadgets for getting the most out of the season.
Jaw-dropping security flaws found in open source code could allow hackers to spirit away entire projects - here's what devs need to know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Sysdig exposed how a trusted GitHub feature can silently hand control to attackers pull_request_target isn’t just risky, it’s a loaded weapon in the wrong hands Even top-tier security projects like MITRE’s can fall to simple GitHub workflow misconfigurations Experts have revealed several critical vulnerabilities in GitHub Actions workflows which could pose serious risks to some major open source
No Annual Fee Mesa Homeowners Card: Too Good To Be True?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Mesa Homeowners Card We recently saw the introduction of the Mesa Homeowners Card . Okay, that’s not exactly the sexiest card name, and the card’s lack of obvious affiliation with a major bank might make some people skeptical. However, the card offers some really good benefits, all with no annual fee. I’m trying to decide whether to apply for this myself, so let me cover a
This Small-Screen LG OLED TV is Now Just $699 on Amazon — Lowest Price Ever
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're looking for an OLED TV, models from LG are widely considered some of the most reliable, high-quality sets on the market. That does mean they cost a bit more, but the quality justifies the price—especially if you can pick one up at a discount. Right now, this 42” L
After RFK Jr. overhauls CDC panel, measles and flu vaccines are up for debate
40Ars Technica - All content / 12h
With ardent anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the country's top health position, use of a long-approved vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella/chickenpox (MMRV) as well as flu shots that include the preservative thimerosal will now be reevaluated, putting their future availability and use in question. The development seemingly continues to vindicate health experts' wo
New dating for White Sands footprints confirms controversial theory
25Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The 2009 discovery of footprints (human and animal) left behind in layers of clay and silt at New Mexico’s White Sands National Park sparked a contentious debate about when, exactly, human cultures first developed in North America. Until about a decade ago, it seemed as if the first Americans arrived near the end of the last Ice Age and were part of the Clovis culture , named for the distinctive
’28 Years Later’ Is an Incredibly Tense, Thoroughly Fascinating Zombie Tale
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes star in the latest from director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland.
Cybertruck Burned So Severely That Its Driver's Bones Disintegrated
31Futurism / 12h
A Cybertruck owner in Texas was burned to death after crashing his vehicle in a ditch and becoming trapped inside. According to a lawsuit filed by his widow and parents against the Elon Musk-led EV maker, the fire burned so hot that his bones literally disintegrated. The 47-year-old, named Michael Sheehan, "burned to death at 5,000°F — a fire so hot his bones experienced thermal fracture," the la
‘Kid-pilled’ Sam Altman ‘constantly’ asked ChatGPT questions about his newborn
TechCrunch / 12h
Sam Altman, who is both the father of a 3-month-old and CEO of OpenAI, hopped on OpenAI's new podcast today to talk about how his company is impacting his experience with fatherhood.
You Might Need to Change Your Switch 2's HDR Settings
Lifehacker / 12h
If you have a Switch 2 , you might remember configuring the HDR setting during the initial setup process. It's a big new feature for the Switch 2, as many modern games take advantage of HDR to increase the contrast of their visuals. When configured correctly, HDR games can look great. Unfortunately, it seems the Switch 2 is quite difficult to configure correctly, and unless you're an HDR expert,
If the Next Xbox Runs Steam, I'm Buying It on Day One
Lifehacker / 12h
In a video recently published to YouTube , Xbox President Sarah Bond made a big deal of announcing Xbox's partnership with AMD on whatever its next-gen console ends up being. But it's one small detail nestled into the back half of the video that grabbed my attention. Forget "immersive gameplay and player experiences enhanced with the power of AI." Did she just say the next Xbox will be able to ru
Tesla AI5 Leaked Specifications from Korea
Next Big Future / 12h
Korea ML.co site reports that Tesla AI5 chip will have 2000~2500TOPS performance as early as 2026. (Tesla calls it HW4 and AI4 interchangeably from HW4). To this end, Tesla is working with Samsung Electronics and TSMC as contract manufacturers for AI5. Mass production is likely to begin next year. Tesla vehicles are expected to start ... Read more
Palantir’s CEO Throws Money Behind Andrew Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Race
65Gizmodo / 12h
The creepy company's chief creep is backing a mayoral candidate who has been called a creep.
Virtualbox Now Runs on Apple Silicon, Here's What Works (and What Doesn't)
How-To Geek / 12h
VirtualBox is a stalwart of virtualization. It provides a relatively user-friendly and free way to create and manage virtual machines on Windows, Linux, and macOS. However, with the move to Apple
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