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Meet Dean and Alexis Indot, TikToks hottest finance couple
Mashable / 1h
If you've been on finance TikTok lately, you've probably seen Dean Indot answer his wife Alexis's finance questions to the tune of millions of views. Dean, a commercial banking exec and Pepperdine MBA, and his wife Alexis went viral from one of their first-ever videos. It wasn't long before Dean's reading-chair rant on why you might not want to use your debit card very often got 14.5 million view
How generative AI could help make construction sites safer
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Last winter, during the construction of an affordable housing project on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, a 32-year-old worker named Jose Luis Collaguazo Crespo slipped off a ladder on the second floor and plunged to his death in the basement. He was one of more than 1,000 construction workers who die on the job each year in the US, making it the most dangerous industry for fatal slips, trips, a
Google Messages now lets you edit texts you’re sending to iPhones, but there’s a serious catch
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 21min
You can now edit texts sent from Android to iOS The change is part of the updated RCS standard Texts sent from iOS to Android can’t yet be edited, though Sending text messages between an iPhone and an Android device has long been a pretty poor experience, with features like typing indicators and read receipts missing for years. That’s shifted in recent years thanks to the use of Rich Communicatio
Livestream Replay: Beginner Advice for Claude, a ChatGPT Alternative
Wired / 2min
If you missed WIRED’s live, subscriber-only Q&A focused on the software features of Anthropic's Claude chatbot, hosted by Reece Rogers and Kylie Robison, you can watch the replay here.
HPE set to lure VMware customers unhappy with escalating licensing costs - but is VMware's moat too big to challenge?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6min
HPE pushes Morpheus as VMware virtualization costs rise under Broadcom Socket-based pricing offers cost predictability for high-core system deployments Morpheus aims to compete but VMware remains deeply rooted in enterprise Hewlett Packard Enterprise has looked to address growing rumblings from its customers about rising VMware licensing fees following Broadcom’s acquisition of the virtualization
OK, Nothing’s first over-ear headphones aren’t the finished article, but here's why I’m truly excited for the Headphone (2)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6min
Likeable brand Nothing has unveiled a set of striking over-ear headphones and if, like me, you're ready to fully embrace cans that aren't trying hard to look like the Sony WH-1000XM4 (and, by association, like every other set of headphones on the market), you'll probably be fully on board with these. Might it appear as if I've got two cassette tapes lashed around my head – two, ahem, head cleaner
Dying Light: The Beast won't have branching narrative choices, but the developer says it will pave the way for the series' future
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6min
Techland has discussed how the narrative is shaping up in Dying Light: The Beast The developer is doing away with branching choices This is in an effort to create a starting point for the series' future Developer Techland will be stepping away from player-driven narrative choices for the upcoming Dying Light: The Beast. But it seems like there's going to be a very good reason for that, at least i
Shadow Labyrinth will run at 4K 60fps on Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to a free upgrade
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
There will be a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for Shadow Labyrinth The game will run at 4K 60fps on the Nintendo Switch 2 It's available to pre-order now Upcoming strange Pac-Man game Shadow Labyrinth will run at 4K 60 frames per second (fps) on Nintendo Switch 2 in docked mode thanks to a free Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack. This was revealed as part of the most recent trailer for the g
Save $400 on the 3i P10 Ultra robot vacuum ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 18min
SAVE $400: As of July 2, the 3i P10 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo is on sale for $699.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: 3i 3i G10+ Robot Vacuum and Mop $699.99 at Amazon $1,099.99 Save $400 If you thought robot vacuums had reached peak automation, think again. The 3i P10 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo aims to redefine what "hands-free cleaning
iPhone 17 Air leaked specs suggest it's likely to beat the S25 Edge in one key way – and lose out in another
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 21min
The iPhone 17 Air will apparently be just 5.5mm thick That's even slimmer than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge However, it now looks very likely to only have one rear camera The iPhone 17 Air is a rumored phone that – no matter what else might be good or bad about it – will in large part be judged on how slim it is. After all, being slim appears to be its entire USP. And on that front, it could be a
Qantas reveals massive data breach - 6 million customers possibly affected, here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 29min
Unidentified threat actors target Qantas call center This allows it to gain access to sensitive customer data The attack is most likely the work of Scattered Spider, experts claim Yet another major airlines has been hit by a major cyberattack after Qantas, the largest flight provider in Australia, confirmed it had been targeted In a press release published on the company’s website, Qantas said it
A Trans Pilot Was Falsely Blamed for a Plane Crash. Now She’s Fighting the Right-Wing Disinfo Machine
Wired / 37min
National Guard pilot Jo Ellis is suing a right-wing influencer for falsely blaming her for a DC crash that killed 67 people. A WIRED review reveals 12 similar incidents of scapegoating trans people.
Why wait for Prime Day? Beat the rush and get $70 off the Beats Solo 4.
Mashable / 48min
SAVE $70: As of July 2, Beats Solo 4 headphones are on sale for $129.95 at Amazon. That's a saving of 35% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 $129.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $70 You don't need to wait for Prime Day to get a great deal on a pair of headphones . As of July 2, Beats Solo 4 headphones are down to a great price. Right now, you'll save $70 at their new price
Score the Shark Navigator robot vacuum at its lowest-ever price ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 48min
SAVE $200: As of July 2, the Shark Navigator robot vacuum is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. This is 44% off its list price of $449.99 and marks its lowest-ever price on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Navigator Robot Vacuum $249.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $200 There have been plenty of early Prime Day deals dropping ahead of Amazon's big summer sale event, including robot vacuums
WhatsApp will now let big businesses voice call you directly, also adds more AI agents
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
WhatsApp Business now supports voice and video calls, and even in-message voice notes AI agents suggest chat follow-ups and product recommendations Meta claims 1.5 billion people use WhatsApp every single day A series of new WhatsApp updates will make it even easier for businesses to communicate with their customers directly on the platform with the launch of voice calling features. At its global
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 2, 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
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for July 2, 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
Get a free $100 Amazon gift card when you preorder Samsungs 32-inch M7 smart monitor
Mashable / 1h
$100 AMAZON GIFT CARD: As of July 2, Amazon is offering a free $100 gift card when you preorder the Samsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M7 (M70F) , now priced at $399.99. The monitor officially releases on July 8. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M7 (M70F + $100 Amazon Gift Card $399.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $100 Amazon is heating up its early Prime Day deals, and Sa
The Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 Projector throws visuals so hypnotic you can almost feel the lasers
Mashable / 1h
A contemporary home cinema isn’t just about high-end picture quality and rich visuals; it should also have the type of connectivity that makes it easy to hop into a game or stream your way through a Scavenger’s Reign rewatch. The Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2 is a lifestyle smart projector that brings the big screen home, whether you’re playing cinema or blitzing through FPS games. It connects trad
Astronomers caught a star that blew up not once, but twice when it died
Mashable / 1h
Astronomers have finally caught a dying star in space going out with a bang — and then another bang. The new photographic evidence, captured using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, shows the first proof of a rare kind of stellar death called a double-detonation supernova. This double-blast event, spotted in the supernova remnant known as SNR 0509-67.5, confirms a
Jurassic Parks cheekiest dinosaur gets a great cameo in Jurassic World Rebirth
Mashable / 1h
As expected with the franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth is filled to the brim with dinosaurs, all of which fluctuate between attempted scientific accuracy and plain fiction. But one of the cheekiest dinosaurs of the Jurassic series makes a fleeting cameo in director Gareth Edwards' new film, causing fans to remember what happened to poor ol' Dennis Nedry in Steven Spielberg's 1993 original. Diloph
Jurassic World Rebirth Easter egg pays homage to the original film
Mashable / 1h
We've reached the seventh film in the Jurassic Park/World franchise, so we're living in a world of inevitably abundant fan service . In the latest movie, Jurassic World Rebirth , there are a few small moments that keen-eyed fans will spot that are references to either Steven Spielberg's original film or author Michael Crichton's books, the real roots of the franchise. But the best of these pays h
How to watch Mexico vs. Honduras online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Mexico 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 final is fast approaching. Mexico vs. Honduras is the second semi final to take place this week, as both sides do everything they can to book a place in the showpiece event. If you want to watch Mexico vs. H
How to watch USA vs. Guatemala online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream USA 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 is nearing its dramatic conclusion, with only four teams left in contention. USA vs. Guatemala is the first semi final to take place this week. USA will be favorites to make the final, but anything can happen
Jonathan Baileys slutty little glasses are a cinematic staple, actually
Mashable / 1h
It's 2025, and it seems that culture is finally ready to acknowledge an immutable fact — a fact that some of us have been banging on about for years. Namely, that there is nothing hotter than a man in "slutty little glasses." Thanks to Jonathan Bailey, it is quickly shaping up to be the summer of the "slutty little glasses." If you've managed to sidestep the internet for the past few months, allo
This charging dock for Nintendo Switch 2 controllers is $19
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Charge up to 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons at once with this RGB-lit dock —just $18.99 (reg. $29.99) with free shipping. Few things ruin the vibe faster than reaching for your Joy-Con and realizing it’s dead. If your Nintendo Switch 2 controllers are constantly running on empty, it might be time to level up your charging game. This 4-in-1 charging dock is here to save your battery life — an
It’s bug season — fight back with this zapper
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Tired of swatting bugs all summer? The Flowtron 2-Acre Bug Zapper uses UV light and Octenol to attract and zap mosquitoes and other flying pests. Bug season has officially clocked in — but don’t worry, your new MVP just entered the chat. The Flowtron 2-Acre Outdoor Electric Bug Zapper is like the bodyguard your backyard didn’t know it needed, zapping away mosquitoes and flies so you can en
Streamline your charging setup for $30 with this 4-in-1 wall charger
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Tidy up your charging setup with this HyperGear SpeedBoost 43W 3-Port USB-C Wall Charger with Built-In Apple Watch Charger , now just $29.99 (reg. $49.99) while supplies last. Opens in a new window Credit: HyperGear HyperGear SpeedBoost 3-Port USB-C Wall Charger with Built-In Apple Watch Charger $29.99 $49.99 Save $20.00 Tired of keeping track of multiple chargers for all your devices? The
Take AI notes for life for just $30
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Note-taking just got a major glow-up. My Notes AI lets you record, transcribe, summarize, and organize — all from one app. Get it for life for just $29.99 with code TAKE10 . Opens in a new window Credit: My Notes AI My Notes AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription - AI Note Transcriber & Summarizer $29.99 $299 Save $269.01 with code TAKE10 Many of us are familiar with frantically scribbling dur
Where can you buy Labubu online?
Mashable / 1h
The monster. The myth. The legend. The Labubu. The grinning monster is everywhere this summer, including on Mashable's own digital pages . My fabulous colleague and fellow Mashable editor, Crystal Bell, recently took a deep dive into the cult and community of Labubu . She even accidentally won a fashion contest at a viral Labubu fan meetup in New York City . She (yes, Labubuu goes by she/her) mos
Whats new to streaming this week? (July 4, 2025)
Mashable / 1h
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer! Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to wa
This refurbished Kindle Paperwhite deserves a second chance — save over $50 ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $53: As of July 2, this Kindle Paperwhite (refurbished) is on sale for $126.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 29% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (Refurbished) $126.99 at Amazon $179.99 Save $53.00 Book lovers, head directly to Amazon because you can get the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for under $130. No, seriously. This "like new" refurbished
X is about to let AI fact-check your posts
Mashable / 1h
Not sure whether that video you just saw on X (formerly Twitter) is real or AI-generated? Don't worry, AI will now let you know what's what. Elon Musk's X is running a new pilot program that allows AI chatbots to generate Community Notes on the platform. Community Notes are X/Twitter's version of fact checking, in which people (and now, AI bots) can add context to posts and highlight fake news (o
The Amazon Fire TV 2-Series is $40 off ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $40 : As of July 2, the Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series is on sale for $109.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series $109.99 at Amazon $149.99 Save $40.00 TV deals are warming up ahead of Prime Day . As of July 2, you can find a fantastic early deal on the Amazon Fire TV 32-inch 2-Series , saving you $40 on list
The Human Firewall: even with AI, humans are still the last line of defense in cybersecurity
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Even with today’s vast arsenal of cybersecurity tools and AI-enhanced threat detection, attackers continue to succeed – not because the technology is failing, but because the human link in the defensive chain remains exposed. Cybercriminals almost always take the path of least resistance to execute a breach, which often means targeting people rather than a system. According to McKinsey, a stagger
How to Organize Your E-Books on Kindle, Apple and Google and Nook
NYT > Technology / 1h
If the e-book app on your phone or tablet is overflowing and full of outdated files, use these tools to tidy it up.
Solar Industry Says Republican Policy Bill Would Cede Production to China
NYT > Technology / 1h
A revival of U.S. solar panel manufacturing that began during the first Trump administration could end with the phasing out of tax incentives for clean energy.
Feeling Hoarse? You Might Have the New ‘Stratus’ Covid Variant
29Wired / 1h
The World Health Organization has added the variant, known formally as XFG, to its monitoring list. A dry, irritated throat is among its main symptoms.
Star Meets Stunning End by Exploding Twice
Gizmodo / 1h
A white dwarf star exploded in a "double-detonation," an apparent first for astronomy.
Deaf Teenager and 24-Year-Old Gain Ability to Hear After Experimental Gene Therapy
Gizmodo / 1h
Gene therapy has been effective for young children with genetic hearing loss, but this is the first study to show promising results in older patients.
The Echo Show 5 is at its lowest price this year — save $30 ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $30: As of July 2, the Amazon Echo Show 5 is on sale for $59.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 33% on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Show 5 $59.99 at Amazon $89.99 Save $30.00 Prime Day is just a week away, and we can expect to see a whole lot of discounts on Amazon products. But if you want to start saving now, check out this amazing deal on the Echo Show 5 , curre
Air Serbia Opening New Lounge At Belgrade Airport… But When?
49One Mile at a Time / 1h
Air Serbia has been growing considerably in recent years, including expanding its long haul capacity. In light of that, the airline will be improving its premium ground experience in Belgrade, with the opening of a new lounge. The question is, when will it actually open? The concept was first announced in late May 2024, with a planned opening by the end of 2024. However, the lounge still isn’t op
Amex Gold Card Credits: How To Get Up To $424 In Value
23One Mile at a Time / 2h
The American Express® Gold Card ( review ) is one of the best cards for earning Membership Rewards points , and it also has an excellent welcome offer . The card is ideal for anyone who spends a lot on dining , whether at restaurants or supermarkets. The Amex Gold Card has a $325 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ), though the card also offers up to $424 in annual credits, which could more than offset th
Intelligent observability is THE critical tool for hybrid IT management
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Modern IT systems are awash with a constant flow of data providing information on system performance and security. This data is crucial for IT professionals looking to keep IT infrastructures running smoothly. The snag is, with so much information available, it’s almost impossible to decipher what’s routine and what potentially could pose a threat. Trying to figure out the digital wheat from the
Ironheart ending explained: who is [spoiler], will there be a season 2, and more big Marvel questions answered
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Full spoilers immediately follow for Ironheart . Ironheart has disengaged its thrusters. Its final three episodes landed on July 1 or 2 (depending on where you live), with the trio's arrival marking the end of the Marvel TV show's run on Disney+ . Or does it? The last Marvel Phase 5 project's finale is full of unresolved plot threads that suggest Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) and Parker Robbin
1MinAI is an all-in-one AI tool—get it for life for just $40
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Put all your AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Leonardo.AI in one place with a lifetime subscription to 1minAI , an all-in-one AI app, on sale for just $39.99 (reg. $234). Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1minAI: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 at The Mashable Shop $234 Save $194.01 The free version of some AI models like ChatGPT can get the job done, but if you want the good stuff,
How to unblock Pornhub for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from anywhere in the world with a VPN . The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Your access to Pornhub is under threat. Early in 2025, more than a third of U.S. states introduced age verification laws. In response, Pornhub banned visitors from those states from accessing their website. The same thing happened in France , so where's next? The reasons for t
How to watch Queensland Reds vs. Lions online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Queensland Reds 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 officially started their Australian campaign with an impressive victory over Western Force , but there are no prizes for winning these games. It's all about testing out combinations, building momentum, and finding chemis
How to watch England vs. India (Test 2) online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream England vs. India (Test 2) for free on ICC.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first test match between England and India was absolutely incredible. It looked like India were in a dominant position until the fifth day when England chased down a huge score to seal an impressive victory. Can India bounce back and tie the serie
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on July 2, 2025
Mashable / 6h
The moon is in another phase of the lunar cycle, and we have all the information you need about tonight's visibility and what to look out for. 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 the moon whilst it orbits Earth. See what's ha
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 2
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 2, 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 2, 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
Hurdle hints and answers for July 2, 2025
Mashable / 8h
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
Qantas data breach exposes up to six million customer profiles
59BBC News / 8h
The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.
Tesla Starting Integration of XAI Grok With Cars in Week or So
Next Big Future / 9h
XAI Grok is being integrated with Tesla cars. Premium connectivity is needed. This will launch in a week or so. Green is working with a testbench. The integration happened with a Tesla software update. This will run on all 2025.20 firmware software systems. I decided may be I need to be a bit less lazy ... Read more
Ironhearts post-credit scene has a huge MCU problem
Mashable / 9h
Like every MCU property at this point, Ironheart has a post-credit scene teasing what's to come. In Ironheart 's post-credit sequence, Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), now missing his magical hood, links up with sorceress-in-training Zelma Stanton (Regan Aliyah) for some magical aid. Following his battle with Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) and fallout with newly introduced Mephisto (Sacha Baron
Ironheart finally brings Mephisto into the MCU. But is it too late?
Mashable / 9h
When Marvel's WandaVision first started airing in 2021, the name "Mephisto" was unavoidable. Every week, fans theorized the demonic Marvel villain would be revealed as the mastermind behind all of Wanda's (Elizabeth Olsen) suffering. The theory made sense, given that in the comics, Wanda's (Elizabeth Olsen) twins Billy and Tommy (Julian Hillard and Jett Klyne) are fragments of Mephisto's soul tha
‘The Old Guard 2’ Is a Tender Sophomore Stretched Thin by Sequel Syndrome
39Gizmodo / 9h
Netflix’s long-delayed release starring Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman trades emotional payoff for franchise scaffolding, delivering full-throttle setup and half-finished arcs.
ICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it
68Engadget / 9h
US government officials have condemned ICEBlock and CNN's recent coverage of it, leading to more people hearing about its existence and downloading it from the App Store. Now the application, which allows users to add a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted, has climbed to the to the top of Apple's App Store charts. It's currently the number one free social networking a
Is AI the new cloud? Survey reveals companies scrambling to adopt AI - but few really know what impact it will have
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Report finds business AI adoption is exploding, but most companies are skipping the hard work of preparation Leadership teams are failing to align on AI priorities, leaving strategies fractured and confused AI is only as good as the data behind it, and most data strategies are missing The surge in artificial intelligence adoption has sparked comparisons to the cloud boom of the past decade, but w
Internet Alpha Males Want White America to Fear Zohran Mamdani
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Masculinity influencers, far-right voices, and conservative billionaires are flooding the internet with attacks on Mamdani, not for what he’s done but for what he represents.
SpaceX Will Launch Tower for Static Fire Tests
Next Big Future / 11h
SpaceX lost the Massey static fire stand due to a large explosion. SpaceX appears to be converting the first launch tower for static fire tests. They will perform one or two static fires for the Starship rockets that they plan to launch. They will then remove the static fire related equipment and perform the last ... Read more
Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams
43BBC News / 11h
The new law was passed to combat Singapore's worsening scam problem, but some have said it is too intrusive.
RFK Jr.’s health department calls Nature “junk science,” cancels subscriptions
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Scientists at several federal agencies are losing access to scientific literature published by Springer Nature, which produces the prestigious journal Nature among many other high-profile titles. That's according to a report Monday by Nature's news team , which is also published by Springer Nature, but is editorially independent. According to the news outlet, spokespeople for NASA and the US Depa
Ancient DNA Unlocks the Secret Recipe of Roman Fish Sauce
Gizmodo / 11h
Roman salting plants processed fish so thoroughly that researchers struggle to identify the species once used in ancient condiments.
CLEAR® Plus Membership Price Increases (Again)
51One Mile at a Time / 11h
CLEAR is a technology company that helps with expediting clearing security at select US airports. The company stores the biometric data of members, allowing them to (typically) skip the ID check, and get straight into the security line. Combined with TSA PreCheck , this is the best setup you can have for clearing security in the US. CLEAR has just increased the price of its CLEAR® Plus membership
Iranian Hackers Threaten to Release Stolen Emails From Trump's Inner Circle
Futurism / 11h
As tensions bristle in the Middle East following the Trump administration's air strikes on Iran, hackers allegedly backed by the Iranian government are flashing their wild card: 100 gigabytes' worth of emails scraped from the president's 2024 election campaign. As Reuters first reported , the hackers claim to have nabbed emails from accounts belonging to top Trump aides including White House chie
‘Fast & Furious’ Couldn’t Keep Driving Like This
Gizmodo / 11h
The high-speed franchise has a final chapter in the works, but it's been running out of road for some time.
Amex Follows Citi In Devaluing Emirates Transfers—Why The Airline Doesn’t Care About Your Points
View from the Wing / 11h
Emirates is only marginally useful as a transfer partner. Their awards are expensive and they impose draconian fuel surcharges as well. You can also transfer to Qantas and redeem saver inventory at similar or better pricing in many cases. Continue reading ...
Congress just greenlit a NASA moon plan opposed by Musk and Isaacman
39TechCrunch / 12h
The $10 billion addition to the Artemis architecture, which includes funding for additional Space Launch System rockets and an orbiting station around the moon called Gateway, is a rebuke to critics who wished to see alternative technologies used instead.
The Best Early Prime Day Tech Deals Under $25
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 starts next week, but the early deals are already here. While Target , Walmart , and Best Buy are starting their competing sales this weekend, Amazon's won't officially kick off until July 8, but you can already find early deals on Amazon devices , like this
Why compromise when refurbished tech is the smartest upgrade available?
Mashable / 12h
In today’s fast-moving digital world, where shiny new tech seems to hit shelves every other week, there’s a growing savvy shift towards refurbished electronics. Far from being hand-me-downs, some bargains, like eBay’s Refurbished devices, can provide pristine looks and brilliant performance, minus the premium price tag. No matter what turns your head, be it a snappier processor, a crisper display
ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism
200+TechCrunch / 12h
The citizen app for anonymously reporting ICE agents and raids went viral after criticism from the U.S. attorney general.
X will let AI write Community Notes
Engadget / 12h
In what was probably an inevitable conclusion, X has announced that it will allow AI to author Community Notes. With a pilot program beginning today, the social network is releasing developer tools to create AI Note Writers. These tools will be limited to penning replies in a test mode and will need approval before their notes can be released into the wild. The first AI Note Writers will be accep
Pentagon may put SpaceX at the center of a sensor-to-shooter targeting network
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The Trump administration plans to cancel a fleet of orbiting data relay satellites managed by the Space Development Agency and replace it with a secretive network that, so far, relies primarily on SpaceX's Starlink Internet constellation, according to budget documents. The move prompted questions from lawmakers during a Senate hearing on the Space Force's budget last week. While details of the Pe
FCC chair decides inmates and their families must keep paying high phone prices
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has decided to let prisons and jails keep charging high prices for calling services until at least 2027, delaying implementation of rate caps approved last year when the FCC had a Democratic majority. Carr's office announced the change yesterday, saying it was needed because of "negative, unintended consequences stemming from the Commission'
Moderna says mRNA flu vaccine sailed through trial, beating standard shot
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
An mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna was 27 percent more effective at preventing influenza infections than a standard flu shot, the company announced this week . Moderna noted that the new shot, dubbed mRNA-1010, hit the highest efficacy target that it set for the trial, which included nearly 41,000 people aged 50 and above. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either mRNA-10
Nudify app’s plan to dominate deepfake porn hinges on Reddit, docs show
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Clothoff—one of the leading apps used to quickly and cheaply make fake nudes from images of real people—reportedly is planning a global expansion to continue dominating deepfake porn online. Also known as a nudify app, Clothoff has resisted attempts to unmask and confront its operators. Last August, the app was among those that San Francisco's city attorney, David Chiu, sued in hopes of forcing a
Nothing Phone 3 arrives July 15 with a tiny dot matrix rear display
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Nothing, a startup from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has announced its first flagship phone since 2023 . The company bills its new Nothing Phone 3 as a "true flagship" device, but it doesn't have the absolute best hardware you can get in a mobile device. Neither does it have the highest price, clocking in at a mere $799. That's shaping up to be a good value, but it's also the highest price yet fo
How the Quick Turnaround of ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Became a Good Thing
Gizmodo / 12h
Director Gareth Edwards explains how making a 'Jurassic Park' blockbuster in just over a year helped the film.
I Already Sold My Switch 2 and I Don’t Regret It
How-To Geek / 12h
Like so many people, I eagerly awaited the Switch 2's launch, and couldn't believe it when the day finally arrived. However, in an unprecedented move for me, after spending an extensive amount of time with it the past few weeks, I ended up selling it.
Figma moves closer to a blockbuster IPO that could raise $1.5B
39TechCrunch / 12h
The financials are impressive and founder CEO Dylan Field already cashed out $20 million worth of shares last year.
Wearables Aren't Going to 'Make America Healthy Again'
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Health and fitness wearables can do many things, but they really can’t do much to make people healthier—no matter what U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., says in front of Congress . I research, wear, and test health and fitness wearables here at Lifehacker. I also have a longstanding interest in public health. I wrote a book on disease epidemics through history, a
Tesla Bros Who Bet on Polymarket That Tesla Would Successfully Launch Full Self-Driving by July Are Now Screwed
Futurism / 12h
Betting on Elon Musk fulfilling one of his promises is one hell of a risky venture . But that's what users did on the crypto-based prediction hub Polymarket anyway — and now they're on the verge of losing millions of dollars after Tesla's Robotaxi service failed to
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