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Don’t let hype about AI agents get ahead of reality
25MIT Technology Review / 1h
Google’s recent unveiling of what it calls a “new class of agentic experiences” feels like a turning point. At its I/O 2025 event in May, for example, the company showed off a digital assistant that didn’t just answer questions; it helped work on a bicycle repair by finding a matching user manual, locating a YouTube tutorial, and even calling a local store to ask about a part, all with minimal hu
Netflixs Storm Area 51 trailer tracks the internet joke that got out of hand
Mashable / 1h
Remember the "Storm Area 51" event in 2019 that started off as an internet meme, then took on a life of its own? Well, Netflix has a documentary about it coming out. The footage above teases interviews with Matty Roberts, who created the meme that sparked the IRL event, as well as other attendees and people involved in a joke that quickly spiralled into something more. Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 i
Gorgeous leaked photos give us our best look yet at the super-slim Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Leaked photos show the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 from various angles You can see it in a stylish blue shade, and it looks very thin Another leak suggests the phone will only have an IP48 rating At this point, we’ve seen numerous leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 , but so far we haven’t seen much in the way of photos. One leaked photo showed the back of the phone , but that was about it
The Pixel 6a will get a mandatory update that will ‘reduce battery capacity’ soon – and other Pixel phones could be next
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6min
Some Pixel 6a units will soon have much worse battery performance Affected users can claim a free battery replacement, or may be able to get cash Other Pixel models could be next in line Usually, software updates bring desirable new features or bug fixes, but one upcoming Google Pixel 6a update could actually make your phone worse. Google has announced that it will be rolling out a mandatory upda
More Samsung Galaxy tri-fold specs have just leaked – but it could be a while before you can buy it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6min
The Galaxy tri-fold could go on sale by the end of 2025 A new report tips a 10-inch screen and a Snapdragon processor We can expect a high price and limited availability We've been patiently waiting for the Samsung tri-fold phone to launch since it was briefly teased back in January , but a new report suggests the waiting isn't over yet – while also hinting at some of the key specs of the foldabl
6 AI tools to help you find a new job
Mashable / 7min
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang famously said that “you are not going to lose your job to an AI, but you are going to lose your job to someone who uses AI.” Regardless of whether's he right, AI provides plenty of powerful tools to help increase productivity while at work. It turns out that it can also help you find work, and in an increasingly competitive job market, any edge you can get is a good one. T
Mashables outdoor expert approves this early Prime Day deal — get this Bluetti power station for its lowest-ever price
Mashable / 7min
SAVE OVER $800: As of July 3, Prime members can score the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 power station for just $898.99. This early Prime Day deal saves you over $800 on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station $898.99 at Amazon $1,699 Save $800.01 Portable power stations always seem to make a big impression during major shopping events like Black Friday
The Assassin trailer promises a jetsetting European thriller with Keeley Hawes
Mashable / 7min
Keeley Hawes plays an assassin out of retirement and on the run in Europe in Prime Video 's new thriller series, with a trailer out today. Created by The Tourist 's Harry and Jack Williams, The Assassin sees the Miss Austen star as Julie, a woman whose hit days come back to haunt her all the way to a stunning Greek island — along with her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore). But they won't st
HPE and Juniper confirm merger deal
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks has now completed EU and UK approval came quickly, US approval not so much The networking business could account for 50% of revenue More than 18 months after HPE initially disclosed plans to acquire Juniper Networks , and several regulatory hurdles later, the merger has now been completed. With Juniper's shares ceasing trading on the NYSE and HPE'
This new iOS 26 FaceTime privacy feature is proving divisive, but here’s why the controversy might be overblown
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
Apple has added more child protection features to FaceTime in iOS 26 The latest one blurs videos when it detects nudity is present It currently affects adult accounts too, but that might be a bug Apple has been adding parental control features that are designed to protect minors for years now, and it looks like a new one has just been found in the iOS 26 beta . Yet it’s turning out to be pretty c
Phil Spencer somehow thinks that Xbox has 'never looked stronger' as multiple games are canceled
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
More layoffs are underway at Xbox Perfect Dark developer The Initiative has been shuttered, on top of other game cancelations and cuts Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said Xbox has "never looked stronger" in an email to staff Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer claimed that the Xbox "platform, hardware, and game roadmap have never looked stronger" amid a studio closures, game cancelations, and wi
A cleaning expert reveals how often you should really be vacuuming your floors – and it's not as bad as I feared
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 21min
When it comes to cleaning habits, opinions vary massively. I manage all the floorcare articles on TechRadar, and while I have some of the very best vacuum cleaners in my cupboard, and spend a lot more time thinking about vacuuming than the average person, that doesn't mean I'm actually doing it that regularly. To find out if my cleaning habits are up to scratch, I decided to find out – from a cle
“United Airlines Tried To Cook My Toddler.” Dramatic, But He Has A Point…
One Mile at a Time / 42min
A father is going on a bit of a social media crusade against United Airlines, following an unpleasant recent flight. He has a point with his criticism, but the irony is that what he’s describing is incredibly common, and could just as easily happen on any airline. Does that make it okay, though? Couple have “nightmare” United flight with toddler A Maine family recently took a 10-day vacation, fly
Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station 14-in-1 Review: Impressive, but Expensive
How-To Geek / 52min
The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station is an impressive Thunderbolt 5 dock, with dual display support, a whopping 14 ports, and impressive charging capabilities. It’s a fantastic desktop hub for any high-end laptop, but the bleeding-edge tech comes at a high price.
The best Prime Day iPad deal is already live — get the new 11-inch iPad for under $300
Mashable / 56min
SAVE $50: As of July 3, the 11-inch Apple iPad is on sale for $299 at Amazon. This is $50 off its list price of $349. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (11-inch) $299 at Amazon $349 Save $50 Some really impressive early Prime Day deals have been dropping over the last couple of weeks, but we think the latest deal on the 11-inch Apple iPad is going to be tough to beat. We would love t
Your Samsung phone has a hidden WiFi menu. Heres how to access it
Mashable / 56min
Years ago, Samsung put a secret WiFi menu in the settings of its phones, and accessing it can put a wide variety of features right at your fingertips. We'll show you how. Accessing the feature is pretty simple and should be available on all modern Samsung devices , including Samsung tablets . Here’s the process: Open your settings menu and navigate to Connections . Tap on the WiFi setting. In the
Our robot vacuum expert recommends this Roomba deal — save $400 ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 56min
SAVE $400: As of July 3, the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That's a 50% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Plus 405 $399.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $400 If a robot vacuum has been on your wishlist for a while, chances are you've come across the name Roomba . And with Prime Day around the corner, we're already seeing discounts on
Google’s electricity demand is skyrocketing
MIT Technology Review / 57min
We got two big pieces of energy news from Google this week. The company announced that it’s signed an agreement to purchase electricity from a fusion company’s forthcoming first power plant. Google also released its latest environmental report, which shows that its energy use from data centers has doubled since 2020 . Taken together, these two bits of news offer a fascinating look at just how des
The AI-powered future of ransomware is coming soon - here's what we need to look out for
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 59min
Kaspersky recently analyzed FunkSec, a new ransomware group This group uses AI to generate code in the encryptors and other tools Ransomware is steadily growing as a threat The future of ransomware threats lies in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as hackers are increasingly using the nascent technology to improve and streamline their coding processes, experts have warned. The latest St
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 3, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
Is this the best Apple deal ahead of Prime Day? Save over $60 on Apple AirPods Max.
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $7 0: As of July 3, Apple AirPods Max are on sale for $479.99 at Amazon. That's a 13% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $479.99 at Amazon $549 Save $69.01 You don't need to wait until Prime Day kicks off to get a great deal on AirPods ; check out this Apple AirPods Max deal that's live right now at Amazon. As of July 3, Apple AirPods Max are di
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 3, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Score one of the best early Prime Day gaming deals — save $60 on the Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller bundle
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $60: As of July 3, Prime members can get the Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller bundle for $59.98 at Amazon — 50% off its usual $119.98 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller $59.98 at Amazon $119.98 Save $60.00 For those hoping to upgrade their streaming setup with the option to dip their toes into gaming, Amazon’s rolling out the red carpet for P
AI chatbots often distort nations human rights records, study finds
Mashable / 1h
LLMs — the data models powering your favorite AI chatbots — don't just have social and racial biases, a new report finds, but inherent biases against democratic institutions. A recent study , published by researchers at the MIT Sloan School of Management , analyzed how six popular LLMs (including ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek) portray the state of press freedom — and, indirectly, trust in the med
How Archer is making gay dating more intentional
Mashable / 1h
Whenever you think of gay dating apps , Grindr, Scruff, and Sniffies likely come to mind. These platforms thrive off of thirsty dudes looking to get laid. But a new report (aptly titled " The Naked Truth ") from Archer, a relatively new dating app (owned by the Match Group, which also owns Tinder, Hinge, and other apps), suggests a shift in how gay men are using apps, and ultimately, how they're
Two more iOS 26 features Apple could announce ahead of its launch
Mashable / 1h
WWDC has come and gone with plenty of iOS 26 announcements, including Liquid Glass and plenty of other stuff enthusiasts are exploring in the beta release . It turns out that more may be in store for iOS 26 before its official release later this year, including two new features that Apple hasn’t announced yet. The news comes via Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter . Bloomberg’s Apple guru told a
Rediscover the magic in forgotten film with a Kodak scanner on sale now
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Preserve your memories with the Kodak Slide N Scan Film and Slide Scanner , on sale now for $169.97 (reg. $189.99) through July 15. Opens in a new window Credit: Kodak Kodak Slide N Scan Film & Slide Scanner $169.97 $189.99 Save $20.02 You never really know what gems are trapped in your dusty old film negatives. Whether it’s a fun childhood vacation, a smile from a loved one no longer with
These are the final days to get a refurbished MacBook Pro for $440
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get a Grade A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (i5 2GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $439.97 (reg. $1,799). Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (i5 2GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $439.97 $1,799 Save $1,359.03 At nearly 75% off the original price tag, this Grade A refurbished 2020, 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro 13 is a serious steal. Whether you’re upgrading your older
Put an AI note-taking assistant in your pocket for just $60
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Don’t miss a moment of a meeting, lecture, or conversation with this AI-powered recording tool, the Focais: Meet One , now just $59.97 (reg. $149) through July 15. Opens in a new window Credit: Focais Focais: Meet One – Your AI-Powered Assistant to Capture & Summarize Notes $59.97 $149 Save $89.03 Ever wish you had a personal assistant just to keep track of everything you hear during the d
This $40 gadget adds Bluetooth to your TV, plane seat, and more
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The EVE II Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver lets you enjoy wireless listening without upgrading old devices, and it’s currently on sale for just $39.97 (reg. $59) through July 15. Opens in a new window Credit: Adam Elements Adam Elements EVE ll Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver $39.97 $59 Save $19.03 Want the freedom of wireless gadgets without having to upgrade to the latest, greatest mo
10 best summer movies now streaming
Mashable / 1h
The heat is on! And if you're looking to enjoy the summer while staying cozy in an air-conditioned home, we've got you covered. Each week, our New to Streaming guide offers the best (and worst) titles new to streaming platforms like Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, Paramount+, Apple TV+, and more. Beyond that, we offer watch guides for all of the above streamers, broken down by genres like comedy
This Echo Frames bundle deal doesnt make sense — get a free Echo Spot ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $90: As of July 3, Prime members can get the Echo Frames and Echo Spot bundle for $129.99 at Amazon — down from $219.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Frames and Echo Spot $129.99 at Amazon $219.99 Save $90 If you’re looking to upgrade your smart setup and hands-free life in one move, Amazon has bundled its sleek new Echo Frames with the all-new Echo Spot smart clock , and
Quick! Don’t miss this record-low Paramount+ deal to stream these 3 shows with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Paramount+ is running several promotions right now that you won't want to miss. In the US, both of its streaming plans are discounted, bringing the price of Paramount+ 'Premium' down to just $0.99 per month from its usual $12.99 per month and Paramount+ 'Essential' down to the same $0.99 per month from its $7.99 per month. Those in the UK and Australia, meanwhile, can get a three-month subscripti
Xbox cancels Perfect Dark, Everwild, and an unannounced online game amidst yet another round of mass layoffs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Xbox has canceled Everwild, Perfect Dark , and an unannounced game from ZeniMax Perfect Dark developer, The Initiative, has also been shuttered Layoffs have occurred at several studios Microsoft has once again made significant cuts to its gaming division, as Xbox cancels a handful of games, closes a studio, and performs yet another round of mass layoffs. As reported by Bloomberg , Xbox has closed
The PS5 lead architect says the PS5 Pro will get an advanced graphics update in 2026 that will deliver better performance
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny has confirmed that a major update for the PS5 Pro will release in 2026 Sony will implement an advanced graphics upscaling algorithm for the PS5 Pro as part of Project Amethyst in collaboration with AMD Cerny said this update is "a drop-in replacement for the current PSSR" that will improve performance on PS5 Pro Sony is set to release a major update for the PlayStati
The Promise and Peril of Digital Security in the Age of Dictatorship
Wired / 1h
LGBTIQ+ organizations in El Salvador are using technology to protect themselves and create a record of the country’s ongoing authoritarian escalations against their community. It’s not without risks.
'It's been an honor': The Last of Us co-showrunner calls it quits before work gets underway on the hit HBO Max show's third season
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The Last of Us TV show has lost one of its showrunners Neil Druckmann is stepping away before work begins on season 3 His departure has nothing to do with the HBO Max Original's poor season 2 ratings The Last of Us co-showrunner Neil Druckmann has made the shock decision to step back from working on HBO's TV adaptation. In a statement released yesterday (July 2), Druckmann confirmed he was depart
The new Apple iPad mini has hit its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $100: As of July 3, the Apple iPad mini (128GB, A17 Pro) is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Prime Day doesn't officially start until July 8, but don't let that stop you from saving. Some impressive deals are already live, like this $100 discount on the Apple iPad mi
116-Room Waldorf Astoria Helsinki Opening Soon (Former Hotel Maria)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Helsinki is getting an internationally branded luxury hotel, which I’d say is pretty exciting. We won’t even have to wait long for it to open! Details of the new Waldorf Astoria Helsinki The Hotel Maria Helsinki , which is currently part of Preferred Hotels, will soon be rebranded as the Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. The expectation is that the rebranding will happen later this year, following a shor
Cisco warns of a serious security flaw in comms platform - and that it needs patching immediately
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Login credentials for an account with root access was found in Cisco's Unified Communications Manager There are no workarounds, just a patch, so users should update now Different versions of the tool are affected Another hardcoded credential for admin access has been discovered in a major software application - this time around it’s Cisco, who discovered the slip-up in its Unified Communications
AI’s energy demands are surging – the grid needs to catch up
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
As AI models grow larger and more capable, the supporting infrastructure must evolve in tandem. AI’s insatiable appetite has Big Tech going as far as restarting nuclear power plants to support massive new datacenters, which today account for as much as 2% of global electricity consumption, or more than the entire country of Germany. But the humble power grid is where we need to start. Constructin
Expert-approved deal: The Apple Watch Series 10 has hit its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $100: As of July 3, the Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $299 at Amazon — down from $399. That’s 25% off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 $299 at Amazon $399 Save $100 If you’ve been holding out for a truly great Apple Watch deal , your patience just paid off. The Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to $299 at Amazon in an early Prime Day deal — a h
Dubai introduces four-day work week for government workers
20Mashable / 2h
The government of Dubai has officially implemented a temporary four-day work week for all its public sector workers. That could be us, but you playin' . Dubai's new shorter work week will now involve all government workers, who will be divided into two groups. The first will work eight hours per day, but get Fridays completely off. The second will still work for 4.5 hours on Friday, but will only
Apple is now on Threads
Mashable / 3h
Apple now has an official Threads account. The company recently created and verified an account on Meta's social network, though it hasn't really done much with it yet. It's located at https://www.threads.com/@apple , has the company logo as a profile pic and the description "apple" (very imaginative, Apple), but it hasn't posted anything yet. Apple has an account on Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitt
From centralized to distributed: why cloud architecture had to change
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Where we are today is not hybrid cloud rebranded. Hybrid was a transition strategy. Distributed is an entirely new operating environment, where cloud infrastructure and services are physically located in multiple, dispersed environments: on-premise data centers, multiple public clouds, edge locations, and sovereign zones. Yet they are managed as a single, cohesive system. Unlike centralized or hy
AI job predictions become corporate America’s newest competitive sport
46TechCrunch / 5h
In late May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared to kick open the door on a sensitive topic, warning that half of entry-level jobs could vanish within five years because of AI and push U.S. unemployment up to 20%. But Amodei is far from alone in sharing aloud that he foresees a workforce bloodbath. A new […]
This AI image generator lets you create NSFW art, and it’s only £22 for life
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Create anything, even NSFW art, with a lifetime subscription to Imagiyo for only £21.98. Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) £22 £363.08 Save £341.08 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. Now
How to unblock Pornhub for free in Georgia
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Georgia with a VPN . The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Georgia has joined the growing number of U.S. states that have introduced age verification laws for porn sites. Pornhub has responded by banning users in Georgia from accessing their website. It's a complicated situation, with a straightforward workaround. If you want to unblock Pornhub for
Hurdle hints and answers for July 3, 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
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on July 3, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The moon is looking bright in the sky tonight, and that's for good reason. It's all down to where we are in the current lunar cycle. What is the lunar cycle, you ask? This is a recurring 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 or
Tesla Bros Are Begging Polymarket to Change the Rules So Elon Musk's Disastrous Robotaxi Launch Doesn't Lose Them a Ton of Money
Futurism / 6h
Tesla bros, it turns out, can be pretty sore losers. On the crypto-based prediction hub Polymarket, some of the automaker's diehards can't accept that they're about to lose a boatload of money after betting that their hero Elon Musk would launch a public robotaxi service in June. Which he didn't, by the way; the trial is limited to a few people with an invite, and beyond that, the most notable th
French B2B neobank Qonto reaches 600,000 customers, files for banking license
31TechCrunch / 6h
Qonto, which targets European freelancers and SMBs, currently operates with a payment institution license it obtained in 2018.
ChatGPT faceplants while translating Crunchyroll anime, and some viewers are demanding human localization
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Crunchyroll aired anime with obviously AI-generated subtitles that included typos, clunky phrasing, and lines like “ChatGPT said.” Fans quickly noticed and criticized the lack of human oversight The incident highlights growing concerns about AI replacing creative roles without proper review, particularly in localization, where context and tone are crucial There are mistranslations, and then there
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 3, 2025
Mashable / 8h
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 July 3
Mashable / 8h
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 July 3, 2025
Mashable / 8h
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
Tesla’s Numbers Are In, and They’re Not Good
76Gizmodo / 9h
The electric vehicle maker has posted its second straight quarter of declining deliveries this year, continuing to pay the price for Elon Musk's political turn.
Microsoft Is Firing About 9,000 Because Business Is Great
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The tech giant is posting staggering profits and leading the AI revolution.
Leak Reveals Delta’s New A350-1000 Suites Set To Upend U.S. Business Class Market
View from the Wing / 10h
Delta is planning for a premium-heavy Airbus A350-1000 widebody, with the first plane being delivered next year. These planes will feature a new Delta One Suite in business class, as well as new economy seats. Continue reading ...
Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was 'tension' at Halo Studios
Engadget / 10h
At least five employees at Halo Studios have been fired as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft on Wednesday, according to a developer with knowledge of the situation. An estimated 200 to 300 people remain at the studio. Employees across Microsoft's Xbox division received an email from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer Wednesday morning addressing "organizational shifts" hitting the team ove
Is the world's largest CCTV surveillance camera vendor going to be the next Huawei? Canada bans Hikvision amidst security fears
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Geopolitics, not just technology, is quietly rewriting who can sell cameras in Western markets Hikvision says it’s unfair, but the shutdown shows trust is no longer automatic for Chinese firms Company denies wrongdoing, but surveillance fears are now enough to end entire business operations Canada has ordered Chinese surveillance giant Hikvision to cease its operations in the country, citing nati
Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI
62BBC News / 11h
The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.
OpenAI condemns Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens’
56TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI wants to make clear that Robinhood's sale of "OpenAI tokens" will not give everyday consumers equity — or stock — in OpenAI.
Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI
75Wired / 11h
xAI’s gas turbines get official approval from Memphis, Tennessee, even as civil rights groups prepare to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations.
‘Hot Spring Shark Attack’ Is Goofy and It Knows It
52Gizmodo / 11h
The Japanese creature comedy offers 'Jaws' riffs, low-budget special effects, and sky-high B-movie energy.
The Most Recommended VPN Is Giving Away Amazon Gift Cards (Limited Time)
Gizmodo / 11h
NordVPN is feeling generous these days! On top of getting a top-rated VPN, you can also score an Amazon gift card.
I Previewed These Emotion-Tracking Smart Glasses, and They Seem Weirdly Useful
Lifehacker / 11h
We know smart glasses can play podcasts and put an AI assistant in your ear, but what if they knew what you were feeling ? That's the idea behind Emteq Lab 's Sense glasses. They're not on the market yet, but the end goal is a lightweight pair of specs equipped with sensors that read minute changes in users' facial muscles, all with the goal of detecting real-time mood shifts to unlock insights i
'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans
40BBC News / 11h
After Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem.
Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 11h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into what’s next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations aren’t just technical — they’re creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. That’s why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI […]
What the Heck Is That Thing Inside RFK’s Mouth?
Futurism / 11h
A smiling Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was seen with a strange white thing in his mouth during a recent Congressional hearing — and we're almost positive we know what it is. When publishing a story about the Health and Human Services secretary's worm-brained plan to start approving new drugs with AI , the fine folks at Gizmodo chose as its header image a photo of the political scion baring a wide and m
The Bands of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Are Having a Charts Battle in Real Life Too
45Gizmodo / 12h
The animated pop stars of Netflix's smash hit are climbing the Billboard charts.
In My Spin Class, Playlists (and BPMs) Are More Important Than You'd Think
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The other day, I got a fun email from cycling app Join , announcing that after analyzing over 13,000 publicly available spinning playlists, the company had gained some insights into just how crucial beats per minute (BPM) are for cycling workouts. As a spin teacher, I know all about that, but I still found it fun to see which songs crop up most of
TikTok is being flooded with racist AI videos generated by Google’s Veo 3
36Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The release of Google's Veo 3 video generator in May represented a disconcerting leap in AI video quality . While many of the viral AI videos we've seen are harmless fun, the model's pixel-perfect output can also be used for nefarious purposes. On TikTok, which may or may not be banned in the coming months, users have noticed a surplus of racist AI videos, courtesy of Google's Veo 3. According to
Everything that could go wrong with X’s new AI-written community notes
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Elon Musk's X arguably revolutionized social media fact-checking by rolling out "community notes," which created a system to crowdsource diverse views on whether certain X posts were trustworthy or not. But now, the platform plans to allow AI to write community notes, and that could potentially ruin whatever trust X users had in the fact-checking system—which X has fully acknowledged. In a resear
‘The Old Guard 2’ Director Victoria Mahoney Made Emotional Impact and Wonder Her Creative North Star
32Gizmodo / 12h
The Netflix sequel sets up a Charlize Theron vs. Uma Thurman showdown for the ages, but Mahoney made sure her film prioritized subtle emotionality as its connective tissue.
Chase Sapphire Reserve $300 Travel Credit: How It Works
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card or Sapphire Reserve for Business SM The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( review ) and Sapphire Reserve for Business SM ( review ) are lucrative premium travel cards. There are lots of reasons to consider picking up these cards, including great rewards structures, lounge access, and more. While both cards offer quite a few credits, there’s one cre
Why I Want More Games to Rip Off My Favorite Movies
How-To Geek / 12h
Movies have a complicated history with video game adaptations. I'm not referring to movies based on games—though they have their own spotty reputation—but rather licensed games attached to film franchises. While some movie games have become genre-defining icons, most fail to live up to their namesakes.
Tesla's Self-Driving Mode Causes It to Get Hit by Train
Futurism / 12h
Tesla's so-called " self-driving " features have some serious issues with train tracks — and in a recent instance, it led to a small collision with a moving freight train. As Pennsylvania-based broadcaster WFMZ reports , a family of three was forced to exit their Tesla in the
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