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Stephen King posts a brutal assessment of what Trump is doing to America
400+Mashable / 18h
Stephen King paused his recent run of horror movie reviews on Wednesday to give a damning assessment of what Trump is doing to America. The legendary author, who has attacked Trump on social media many times in the past, accused the president of turning the country into a fascist state. SEE ALSO: Stephen King shares his 8-word review of 'Weapons' "We can kid about Trump, but it’s no joking matter
Delta Resuming Flights To Tel Aviv, Israel, As Of September 1, 2025 (Again)
3KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
In October 2023, we saw most international airlines discontinue flights to Israel over safety concerns, following the Hamas terror attacks, and subsequent conflict. Ever since, we’ve seen foreign airlines take an “on again, off again” approach to service, based on the constantly evolving security situation. They want to fly to Tel Aviv, given that it’s a lucrative market, but they also have to ta
The CDC Implosion Continues as Staff Stage Unprecedented Walkout
200+Gizmodo / 9h
At least five senior CDC employees, including its director, have resigned or been fired since Wednesday.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 29
Mashable / 1h
Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 29, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 August 29, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 August 29, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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
Hurdle hints and answers for August 29, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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
Giant Airships Are Slowly Returning
Next Big Future / 2h
Google Sergey Brin funded LTA (Lighter then Air Ships) and they completed a 400 foot (124 meter) long Pathfinder 1. Pathfinder 1 is a subscale prototype of the airship LTA Pathfinder 3, currently under development at another WWII-era hangar in Akron, Ohio. LTA will eventually submit for certification by the FAA. The Pathfinder 3 will ... Read more
Don’t Worry, ‘Wednesday’ Fans, the Coma Is Almost Over
Gizmodo / 3h
The Addams Family mystery sleuth is set to make her return from the dead September 3.
The Pitt season 2: everything we know so far about the hit HBO Max show's return
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
The Pitt season 2: key information - Will arrive in January 2026 - Teaser trailer released in August 2025 - Production began in June 2025 - Main cast set to return - New recurring characters revealed - Season 2 will time jump to 10 months ahead - Hopes for future seasons The Pitt season 2 is coming in January 2026, only a year after the popular HBO Max show premiered on the streamer. The medical
DJI reveals the Mic 3, a follow-up to its cult-favorite pocket mic. But we have bad news too.
Mashable / 4h
Products featured in this story: DJI Mic 3 (2TX + 1RX + Charging Case) $329 at DJI DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $308 (save $41) DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $136 (save $33) DJI's wireless microphones are all over your TikTok and YouTube feeds, but you might not realize it. Unless you know what you're looking for, these miniature wireless microphones are easy to miss, whic
‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Sphere Has a Shocking 2-Second Cameo: David Zaslav
Gizmodo / 4h
The classic's larger-than-life cinematic engagement opens this week on the famed Las Vegas Strip.
Meta is bringing AI-powered NPCs to the metaverse
Engadget / 4h
Developers building for Meta’s metaverse platform will soon be able to create AI-powered NPCs for Horizon Worlds. The company previewed the move, which is coming “very soon” as part of a developer update that adds new generative AI tools for developers. Once available, developers will be able to use Meta’s Worlds Desktop Editor to create NPCs that can hold “lifelike” conversations with players vi
Thirsty data centres boom in drought-hit Mexico
BBC News / 4h
Activists in Querétaro criticise state government for prioritising the data processing needs for US tech firms over their own citizens
Genetically, Central American mammoths were weird
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
We tend to lump all mammoths together as big, hairy elephant-like beasts with enormous tusks. But there were a number of mammoth species, including less furry ones that inhabited temperate regions. And the furry ones include at least three species: the Eurasian steppe mammoth, the Arctic-specializing woolly mammoth, and the late-evolving North America-only Columbian mammoth. Because these species
Video player looks like a 1-inch TV from the ’60s and is wondrous, pointless fun
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
If a family of anthropomorphic mice were to meet around a TV, I imagine they'd gather around something like TinyCircuits’ TinyTV 2 . The gadget sits on four slender, angled legs with its dials and classic, brown shell beckoning viewers toward its warm, bright stories. The TinyTV’s screen is only 1.14 inches diagonally, but the device exudes vintage energy. In simple terms, the TinyTV is a portabl
We found 11 free alternatives to the Times Mini Crossword now that its gone pro
Mashable / 5h
The internet is reeling from the bad news of the day: The popular Mini Crossword from the New York Times is no longer free. The beloved daily word game is now locked behind a paywall. Mashable's shopping team has discovered a great deal ( $18 for a year of NY Times Games access ) for those looking to pay for the Mini Crossword, as well as other games like Tiles that the NY Times just locked up, t
Get ready for NFL kickoff with these deals on massive 100-inch TVs
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $3,500: NFL season officially starts on Sept. 4. Before the first game, upgrade to a 100-inch TV now. Save on models from Hisense and LG and get up to 50% off. Get the Hisense 100-inch Class U8 ULED 4K TV for $3,499.99, saving $3,500 on list price. The best 100-inch TV deals ahead of NFL kickoff Best 100-inch TV Deal Hisense 100-inch Class U8 ULED 4K TV $3,499.99 (Save $3,500) Best LG TV Dea
This app makes screen time healthy for kids — get lifetime access for under $50
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Pok Pok is an educational app for kids, and right now, it’s on sale for $47.99 (reg. $250). Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $47.99 $250 Save $202.01 Kids see phones and tablets all around them. It’s natural to want to play with what essentially looks like a big glowing toy. The trick is to turn screen time into something that’s calming, educational, and
A detachable keyboard makes this 2-in-1 Chromebook ultra-flexible — get it for almost half price
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: This new, open-box ASUS Chromebook CM30 (2024) is a detachable 2-in-1 with touchscreen, stylus, and all-day battery — yours for just $169.99 with free shipping. Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS Chromebook CM30 (2024) $169.99 $329.99 Save $160 Sometimes, your laptop is all business. Other times, you just want a tablet you can curl up with on the couch. The ASUS Chromebook CM30 lets y
Fujitsu is teaming with Nvidia to build probably the world's fastest AI supercomputer ever at 600,000 FP8 Petaflops - so Feyman GPU could well feature
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
FugakuNEXT will combine Fujitsu CPUs and Nvidia GPUs in Japan’s next national supercomputer The system targets 600EFLOPS FP8 performance with a 100x application performance gain Riken, Fujitsu, and Nvidia see the project as defining a new AI-HPC standard Japan is preparing its next national supercomputer, FugakuNEXT , through a collaboration between Fujitsu, Nvidia and Riken. The system is planne
3 Apple Watches are rumored to arrive on September 9 – these are the models to expect
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Apple has confirmed that its next event is taking place on September 9 , and all signs point to a big update for the Apple Watch line. We believe, based on several months of leaks and rumors, that Apple will debut not one, not two, but three new Apple Watches. Currently, just three Apple Watches available to buy from the company: the Apple Watch Series 10 , Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Apple Watch
Bella Ramsey Tells ‘The Last of Us’ Haters to Go Play Their Video Games
53Gizmodo / 5h
The actor faced backlash over the queer love story in season two of the HBO Max show.
Google's AI Is Committing a Unique Evil: Giving Gamers Tips That Are Actually False
Futurism / 5h
Back in the day, getting fooled by a fake cheat code from word of mouth or early web forums was almost a rite of passage for gamers. It's been a long time since people were playing Pokemon Yellow and Final Fantasy for the first time, however, and AI has apparently taken over the role that used to be filled by your idiot brother. As veteran gaming journalist Stephen Totilo reported in his Game Fil
I've found the new Oakley smart glasses are perfect for running, but I'm not sure they're for me
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
For the past week, I’ve been testing the new Oakley Meta smart glasses – and while I love running in them, my fiancée (and running partner) wishes I’d stop wearing them. In case you’ve missed it, the ongoing collaboration between Meta, Essilor Luxotica has spawned seven new smart glasses – one limited-edition design and six regular – that incorporate useful technology into Oakley’s HSTN specs. Ju
Trump administration’s deal is structured to prevent Intel from selling foundry unit
TechCrunch / 6h
The deal allows the U.S. to take more equity in Intel if the company doesn't retain at least 51% ownership in its foundry business.
Google Is Now Rolling Out an AI-Powered Duolingo Competitor
Lifehacker / 6h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Google is rolling out two new AI-powered features for Google Translate this week , and it might not be good news for Duolingo. The app now generates practice sessions for you to either listen or speak along with. These lessons are
A win for consumers? SK Hynix confirms it will bring industry's first 300+ layer QLC NAND to PCs first before moving to enterprise - but don't expect cheap 8TB SSDs anytime soon
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
SK Hynix sets new milestone with 321-layer QLC NAND for PC SSDs Performance and efficiency improvements come before enterprise and AI server rollout Consumers unlikely to see cheap high-capacity SSDs until costs fall further SK Hynix has confirmed it has started mass production of its new 321-layer QLC NAND flash memory, making it the first in the industry to cross the 300-layer threshold with QL
Meet Freddy Fazbear and Friends at Halloween Horror Nights’ ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ House
Gizmodo / 6h
The puppetry is next level with Jim Henson's Creature Shop creations, and io9 has a close-up look inside.
Why I’m canceling my Southwest credit card — and what I’m getting instead
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Although I don't consider myself particularly loyal to any one airline, I've held — and loved — my Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card (see rates and fees ) for several years. The $75 annual flight credit and 7,500 anniversary points bonus (worth $101 by our August 2025 valuations ) more than made up for the annual fee, even for a casual Southwest Airlines flyer. Despite the airline's t
Samsung's TV That Looks Like a Painting Is on Sale for Labor Day
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. Not everyone
The Duty-Free Loophole Is Closing. What That Means for You—and Your Packages
35Wired / 6h
President Donald Trump stopped allowing small shipments to enter the country without paying tariffs. Now, things are getting pricier and shipping costs are going up.
Worldchanging Race – Tesla Robotaxi Expansion Vs SpaceX Starship and Starlink
Next Big Future / 6h
Tesla is expanded the Austin Robotaxi service area and is now doubling the number of robotaxi service vehicles in the area. They will soon be providing service to the Austin Airport. The map of the service area is 170 square miles. Tesla FSD 14 will be out next month and it should be 2-3 times ... Read more
Elizabeth Holmes Suddenly Starts Tweeting Again... While in Prison
Futurism / 6h
Convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is still in prison — but she's back online, in the weirdest way imaginable. As it stands, the former CEO of the infamous healthtech startup Theranos is currently serving out an 11-year prison sentence at a minimum security prison in Texas. As a quick recap, Holmes claimed that her company had invented a medical testing device, called Edison, that could detect
Karoline Leavitt Makes Hilarious Mistake While Defending Bullshit on Covid Vaccines
34Gizmodo / 6h
The term is "emergency use authorization."
Sunbed Wars: Resort Guests Filmed Sleeping Overnight On Pool Chairs To Claim Them For Next Day
View from the Wing / 6h
If there's one thing I try to avoid when picking out a hotel for vacation it's the 'resort factory' - the kind of large place where you have to get down to the beach or pool before 8 a.m. and place a book or towel out to have any hope of getting a chair. Continue reading ...
Beats just teased Powerbeats Fit – these are the 3 key upgrades I want to see in the new Beats Fit Pro earbuds
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Beats is no stranger to teasing forthcoming hardware – think earbuds or speakers – on its social channels, and earlier today, the Apple-owned brand did just that. This team is teasing the Powerbeats Fit, which looks to be the next generation of the popular Beats Fit Pro earbuds, and simultaneously a rebranding. Shown off in a fresh hue of orange on athletes Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson, and J
A Small Army of Overpaid TikTokers Is Not Going to Save the Democratic Party
62Gizmodo / 7h
The limits of Democrats' influence are showing.
CRT Monitors: The Surprising Retro Gaming Upgrade You Need
How-To Geek / 7h
CRT display technology still has a lot of benefits over even the best current flat-panel displays, which means that CRT TVs are often the best way to experience retro games. However, big and bulky CRT TVs are not the only way to access CRT technology for retro gaming.
How to Stop Anthropic From Training Its AI Models on Your Conversations
Lifehacker / 7h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . You should never assume what you say to a chatbot is private . When you interact with one of these tools, the company behind it likely scrapes the data from the session, often using it to train the underlying AI models. Unless you
Marc Benioff Can’t Get Enough of the AI Hype—Unless You Say ‘AGI’
Gizmodo / 7h
Benioff's own AI investments are totally legit, though.
This Week’s ‘Dan Da Dan’ Episode Went Full ‘Minecraft’ Foreshadowing Its Big Season Finale
Gizmodo / 7h
Science Saru literally laid the lore-building blocks for its big kaiju mecha anime showdown.
Anthropic users face a new choice – opt out or share your chats for AI training
40TechCrunch / 7h
Anthropic is making some major changes to how it handles user data. Users have until September 28 to take action.
Our Favorite GoPro Is $150 Off
Wired / 7h
Share your adventures with the world and save some cash on the GoPro Hero 13 Black.
The best relaxing adults-only, all-inclusive resorts for a kid-free vacation
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Over the last decade, the all-inclusive concept has been embraced and reimagined by some of the world's most luxurious and character-rich hotels. Travelers who would previously flinch at the notion of a one-size-fits-all formula — exemplified by big gated compounds in sunny destinations — are discovering just how liberating and discerning the adults-only all-inclusive model can be. When everythin
Spiders Hijack Fireflies to Create Devious Glowing Death Traps
Gizmodo / 7h
Sheetweb spiders don't immediately pounce on fireflies caught in their webs, and for good reason, according to new research.
Nvidia, Google, and Bill Gates help Commonwealth Fusion Systems raise $863M
21TechCrunch / 7h
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised nearly $3 billion to commercialize its fusion power plant. It hopes to send electricity to the grid in the early 2030s.
6 Movies That Eerily Predicted the Future: From RoboCop to Her
How-To Geek / 7h
A lot of fiction seems to be written by people who can see the future. It happens in sci-fi novels all the time, but there are plenty of movies that have turned out to be pretty prophetic too.
Scientists Say Black Holes Could Form Inside Planets, Leading to Absolute Catastrophe
Futurism / 7h
New fear unlocked: spontaneous black hole implosion. Fresh research predicts that planets may be able to accumulate enough dark matter to suddenly form a black hole at their core. As the intruder grows, catastrophe unfolds: it would then devour the world from the inside out, becoming a black hole with the same mass as its unfortunate meal. The findings, published as a study in the journal Physica
Talk about hard labor - a US prisoner complains he has to rely on floppy disks for appeal documents, and there's a bizarre reason why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
NJ prisoners get only twenty 1.44MB floppy disks, barely enough for appeals Lawyers must transfer files from flash drives back to floppy disks, complicating the process Authorities say the ban on flash drives is a matter of security A prisoner at New Jersey State Prison has publically voiced frustration at being forced to rely on floppy disks for critical legal work. The US state's prison system
US warns Chinese tech firms may have ties to notorious cyber espionage group which hit hundreds of firms
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Security agencies issue joint statement warning Chinese tech firms may be indirectly collaborating with Salt Typhoon Salt Typhoon is a hacking group behind multiple high-profile attacks Group is thought to have serious links to Chinese government A new joint cybersecurity advisory from the National Security Agency (NSA) and other agencies like CISA, the UK’s NCSC, Canada’s CSIS, Japan’s NPA and m
AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe
26TechCrunch / 7h
Fans accused Will Smith of sharing AI-generated videos from his tour, but the situation is more complicated than it seems.
10 Creepy-Cool Items You Can Buy From Guillermo del Toro’s Collection
26Gizmodo / 8h
The Oscar-winning filmmaker is auctioning some of his Bleak House treasures, including mementos from 'Hellboy' and 'Pacific Rim.'
Gavin Newsom’s Bizarro-Trump Schtick Gets Even Weirder With a Memecoin
98Gizmodo / 8h
"Donald Trump, we'll see how well your coin does versus our coin," said the California governor.
You Can Now Read Instapaper Articles on Your Kobo
Lifehacker / 8h
Pocket is shutting down, which left Kobo devices without their best feature—the ability to sync your online reading list to your dedicated reading device. Not anymore: a new integration for Instapaper brings back the ability to read saved articles. I couldn't be happier with this development. I used the Pocket integration constantly. I love reading longform internet articles on my Kobo, away from
Google Translate is using AI to help users learn languages
Mashable / 8h
That angry green bird just might get angrier. Google is using Gemini AI to increase the power of Google Translate . Now, Translate allows users to practice new languages by creating personalized listening and speaking practice sessions in their preferred language. Sounds a little bit like Duolingo without its iconic mascot. "Whether you're an early learner looking to begin practicing conversation
How Apps and Wearables Can Help You Control Your Diabetes
How-To Geek / 8h
I’ve always considered myself a somewhat healthy person, especially after I gave up smoking and vaping a few years ago. Unfortunately, that proved incorrect.
Microsoft introduces a pair of in-house AI models
Engadget / 8h
Microsoft is expanding its AI footprint with the release of two new models that its teams trained completely in-house. MAI-Voice-1 is the tech major's first natural speech generation model, while MAI-1-preview is text-based and is the company's first foundation model trained end-to-end. MAI-Voice-1 is currently being used in the Copilot Daily and Podcast features. Microsoft has made MAI-1-preview
Surprise — why spending $30 per kid to visit the lounge at the airport turned out to be the best money spent
21The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Once upon a time, it was common that if you had an airport lounge membership that granted you access, it extended to your immediate family when they were traveling with you. Unfortunately, times have changed. Over the last few years, largely due to increased demand and finite lounge space, we've seen program after program restrict lounge access . Now, friends, partners and even kids under 18 have
Kiwi storage startup uses proprietary 144TB SSD to hit 230TB storage per 42U rack - but it will cost well over $2 million to get such a system
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Novodisq claims 230PB rack capacity using proprietary 144TB SSDs Novoblade integrates compute, networking, and storage in dense blade servers Novodisq promises 95% lower power compared with conventional arrays At the recent Flash Memory Summit, a new name from New Zealand surfaced in a bid to cause waves in the enterprise storage space. Novodisq presented its Novoblade system, a platform built to
High-severity vulnerability in Passwordstate credential manager. Patch now.
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The maker of Passwordstate, an enterprise-grade password manager for storing companies’ most privileged credentials, is urging them to promptly install an update fixing a high-severity vulnerability that hackers can exploit to gain administrative access to their vaults. The authentication bypass allows hackers to create a URL that accesses an emergency access page for Passwordstate. From there, a
Mississippi’s age assurance law puts decentralized social networks to the test
TechCrunch / 8h
Bluesky says it would block access to its service in the state of Mississippi, rather than comply with the new age verification law.
‘Tron: Ares’ Uses Elements From a Decade-Old Script
Gizmodo / 8h
Writer David DiGilio explains how his original 'Tron 3' script changed into 'Tron: Ares.'
CDC Official Quits in Spectacular Fashion
Futurism / 8h
Public health official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from his high-profile position at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) after months of turmoil at the essential federal agency — and he made the reasons for his departure crystal clear. The charismatic Daskalakis held rank as the CDC's director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, spearheading the government's re
US manufacturing investment stumbles as clean tech cancellations pile up
TechCrunch / 8h
Companies canceled $5 billion worth of clean tech manufacturing projects in the U.S. in Q2, mirroring a pullback in the broader manufacturing sector.
Kobo ereaders are swapping out Pocket for Instapaper
Engadget / 8h
Rakuten and Instapaper have announced a new integration that lets you access saved articles on Kobo ereaders. The new feature replaces a similar one Rakuten used to offer for Pocket users, which it was forced to replace after Mozilla decided to shut down the read-it-later service in May 2025. Instapaper on Kobo devices works nearly identically to the way Pocket did previously. With your Instapape
Tesla sales continue to decline in Europe even as EV competitors flourish
100+Mashable / 8h
Forty percent. That's how much Tesla's European sales declined in July compared to the year before. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the lobbying group for the automobile industry in the EU, released new data on Thursday showing that Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is continuing to face a steep decline in sales. In total, just 8,837 Tesla vehicles were registered across Europe i
Instapaper Has Taken Pocket’s Place in Kobo’s eReaders
How-To Geek / 9h
Instapaper has finally moved forward with the new partnership with Rakuten Kobo that brings its read-it-later service to all Kobo eReaders. This integration comes after Kobo's previous partnership with Pocket ended unexpectedly, but it's a huge win for anyone who saves web articles for distraction-free reading.
11 Neat Firefox Features You Probably Forget to Use
How-To Geek / 9h
Firefox has some neat features that you not have noticed because this browser does more than people give it credit for. Here are a few I always find useful.
Satellite Companies Like SpaceX Are Ignoring Astronomers’ Calls to Save the Night Sky
Gizmodo / 9h
Most satellite constellations exceed recommended brightness levels, with some even visible to the naked eye.
Peloton's Nutrition Offerings Are Surprisingly Robust (and Free)
Lifehacker / 9h
I'm forever on a mission to strengthen and better myself, and I frequently turn to technology for a bit of help. That's why I'm so dedicated to my beloved Peloton app and Bike , for instance, and why I'm always scouring YouTube for new kinds of workouts I can do when I can't get to the gym. I've used apps to monitor my workouts and food intake for years, but I'm still always finding new ways that
My Atmos Rewards Business Card Application Approval Experience
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card I have a lot of Atmos Rewards points coming my way! Recently, I shared my experience getting approved for the brand new Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card ( review ), which is an incredibly lucrative new card . I figured I might as well push my luck and try to pick up a second Atmos Rewards card, so I decided to a
Spit On, Slapped & Zip Tied: Southwest Passenger Sues, Saying Open Seating Made The Drunk Attack Inevitable
View from the Wing / 9h
A clearly intoxicated passenger grabbed another woman’s hair, slapped and spat at her, and shouted body-shaming insults on a Southwest Airlines flight from New York LaGuardia to Kansas City back on June 16. The woman was restrained with zip-ties, and she was ultimately removed from the aircraft back into the terminal on a gurney. Continue reading ...
Oh Dear, ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’
21Gizmodo / 9h
Good news: 'Four and a Half Vulcans' is not the racially fraught nightmare 'Star Trek' fans feared it might be. Bad news: That doesn't mean it's any good, either.
"The ultimate supercomputer to drive the age of physical AI and general robotics" - Nvidia reveals next generation "robot brain" chip, and it can be yours for less than a used car
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Nvidia Jetson Thor is framed as the robot brain for physical AI Major robotics companies are already listed as early adopters worldwide Nvidia Jetson Thor offers 2,070 FP4 teraflops within a 130-watt power envelope Nvidia has released the Jetson AGX Thor developer kit, calling it the next step toward robotics systems which can function in real time. The system, built on the Blackwell GPU line, is
Chase’s 5/24 rule: Everything you need to know
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
In the points and miles world, a mention of the infamous 5/24 rule is sure to follow whenever a Chase card comes up. Essentially, this refers to the unofficial rule that Chase won't approve a credit card application for someone who has opened five or more new credit cards from any issuer in the past 24 months. However, without any official published policy from Chase, dissecting the 5/24 rule rel
Fubo Takes on Sling TV With a New Sports Bundle
How-To Geek / 9h
If you're a die-hard sports fan looking for ways to stream all your favorite teams , Fubo TV announced a new "skinny" sports package worth considering. At $56 per month, I don't know if skinny is the right word, but it's packed with all the essential channels you'll need for the NFL, NCAAF, and countless other sports as we head into football season.
Typepad Blogs Are Shutting Down After 22 Years
How-To Geek / 9h
Typepad is a name you probably haven't heard in a very, very long time, but it was surprisingly still alive—it wasn't exactly kicking, but it was alive by most definitions of the word. Now, though, it's getting the cord pulled after years of being essentially in life support.
Google’s First Foldable Phone Is Down to $580 for Labor Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. As Labor Day
Over 450 Diablo developers at Blizzard have unionized
Engadget / 9h
More than 450 Diablo developers at Blizzard Entertainment have voted to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The union will represent employees across multiple disciplines including designers, engineers, artists and support staff. This comes after a slew of layoffs in the gaming division at Microsoft , Blizzard's parent company, as well as across the industry at large. The D
Taco Bell Says ‘No Más’ to AI Drive-Thru Experiment
Gizmodo / 9h
If you think humans get your order wrong, wait until you try AI.
Windows 11's SSD breaking bug just got more mysterious - and I really hope Microsoft can clear this up swiftly
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Windows 11's August update reportedly introduced an SSD breaking bug It's been suggested that SSDs using Phison controllers are more likely to be affected Phison has conducted extensive testing, but couldn't reproduce the bug a single time, adding that its customers haven't reported the glitch either The bug that recently emerged in Windows 11, which is reportedly breaking some SSDs, is being inv
People Are Furious That OpenAI Is Reporting ChatGPT Conversations to Law Enforcement
Futurism / 9h
Earlier this week, buried in the middle of a lengthy blog post addressing ChatGPT's propensity for severe mental health harms , OpenAI admitted that it's scanning users' conversations and reporting to police any interactions that a human reviewer deems sufficiently threatening. "When we detect users who are planning to harm others, we route their conversations to specialized pipelines where they
Why I Love IntelliJ for Coding Java
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’ve spent any time coding in Java, you know the IDE you choose can make or break your workflow. Over the years, I’ve tried just about every major Java IDE and editor out there. They all have their strengths, but for me, one stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's IntelliJ IDEA.
The Genetic Trick That Helped Humans Ride Horses
Gizmodo / 10h
Horses have played a critical role in shaping human society, but scientists are still piecing together the story of their domestication.
Meta is experimenting with long-form text on Threads
Engadget / 10h
Meta seems to be working on ways for Threads users to share long-form writing within a single post. Several users have reported seeing a new "attach text" feature on the service, which allows them to embed large chunks of text within a single post. The feature, which hasn't been formally announced by Meta, is similar to the "articles" feature that's available on X to Premium+ subscribers. It enab
KPop Demon Hunters 2? Netflix and Sony are in talks for a sequel to the animated musical hit
Mashable / 10h
KPop Demon Hunters fans, rejoice. The surprise musical hit with the addictive soundtrack might be getting a sequel. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Sony Pictures and Netflix are discussing a follow-up to the animated film that features a K-pop trio called HUNTR/X battling demons, including the alluring boy band, the Saja Boys. The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, which features K-pop bops lik
‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Introduces Its Latest Heavy, the Tentatively Named ‘Big Mama’
22Gizmodo / 10h
Move over, Lady Dimitrescu. It's Big Mama's time to shine.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Hisense 100" Class U8 TV
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. Labor Day ha
This Is How You Log Off
Wired / 10h
On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts talk to features editor Jason Kehe about everything from screen time limits and the return to flip phones to the romanticization of the early internet.
Tracfone's First Unlimited Plan Is a Great Deal
How-To Geek / 10h
Tracfone Wireless, one of Verizon’s prepaid mobile networks, just revealed its first unlimited data plan. The new ‘Tracfone Freedom’ option is a compelling option for affordable 5G service, but you should still check out the competition.
IBM and AMD are coming together to 'build the future of computing' and yes - it's all about quantum computing
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
IBM and AMD partner to combine quantum and high performance computing Collaboration aims to accelerate research in fields from drug discovery to logistics Companies plan open source platforms and hybrid workflows with initial demo soon IBM and AMD have announced plans to “build the future of computing” by collaborating on new architecture to blend quantum systems with high-performance hardware in
Why I choose to earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points over Amex Membership Rewards points
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The American Express® Gold Card and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) are always in my wallet — both are favorites here at TPG . Aside from the benefits of these cards, both the Sapphire Preferred and the Amex Gold earn flexible points, which I can transfer to partner airlines and hotels to maximize my redemptions. However, after using both cards and their points currencies
There's a Stunning Financial Problem With AI Data Centers
Futurism / 10h
Over the past few years, the tech industry's plans for artificial intelligence have grown from ambitious to outright treacherous, with the amount of money invested in the space so high it now poses a serious risk to the broader economy. Underlying the broader, often poorly-defined AI tech are data centers, which are vast warehouses stuffed to the brim with specialized chips that transform energy
Threads tests a way to share long-form text on the platform
TechCrunch / 10h
With this new feature, users can attach a block of text to a post instead of creating a thread of several different posts when looking to share more in-depth thoughts and ideas.
American Will Fly Airbus A321XLRs Transatlantic From JFK As Of 2026
32One Mile at a Time / 10h
In 2019, American Airlines placed an order for 50 Airbus A321XLR ( Airbus’ latest long range, narrow body aircraft ). American recently took delivery of its first A321XLR , but the plane went straight into storage, as the seats aren’t yet ready. This isn’t an easy industry, eh? While the actual entry into service timeline remains to be seen, we’re getting more of a sense of what that could look l
Touchdown deal: Score a giant 100-inch Hisense TV at Amazon for $3,500 off
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $3,500: As of Aug. 28, get the 100-inch Hisense Class U8 Mini-LED TV at Amazon for $3,499.99, down from its usual price of $6,999.99. That's a discount of 50% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 100-inch Hisense Class U8 Mini-LED TV $3,499.99 at Amazon $6,999.99 Save $3,500 Getting ready for the big games this football season ? Or maybe you just want to ins
Grab the immersive ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor at Amazon for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $331.96: As of Aug. 28, get the ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor for $967.04 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,299. That's the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor $967.04 at Amazon $1,299 Save $331.96 If you're looking to get your game on with all the new releases this fall, you'll want a setup that can handle it. That includes a
Get 35% off This 360Hz Alienware Monitor
How-To Geek / 11h
Right now, you can get the amazing Alienware OLED Gaming Monitor for a huge 35% off its usual price. This brings the cost down to just $586.15 on Amazon from its original $899.99. This monitor's discount stands out thanks to Alienware's fast 360Hz refresh rate.
How Science Fiction Became the Key to This Year’s Most Buzzed About Concert
Gizmodo / 11h
Everybody (yeah) is talking about Backstreet Boys at the Sphere, so io9 talked to one of the show's major creative forces.
Fubo Sports will make a play for football fans' dollars on September 2
Engadget / 11h
Fubo is making a move to attract new subscribers ahead of the NFL season. The company's new Fubo Sports bundle includes content from ESPN, Fox and local affiliates. The football-friendly package costs $56 monthly. Fubo Sports includes over 20 sports and broadcast networks. You get all of ESPN's live channels (including ESPN+). As for Fox, it has FS1, FS2 and the curious inclusion (for a sports pa
Hackers are using fake NDAs to hit US manufacturers in major new phishing scam
7 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Hackers reach out to companies via a "Contact Us" website form They then talk with the victims for weeks before deploying the malware The hackers are attacking with custom-built backdoors Cybercriminals are trying to deliver backdoor malware to US-based organizations by tricking them to sign fake non-disclosure agreements (NDA), experts have warned. A new report from security researchers Check Po
Trump admin dismisses Endangered Species List as “Hotel California”
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
“You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” It’s the ominous slogan for “Hotel California,” an iconic fictional lodging dreamed up by the Eagles in 1976. One of the rock band’s lead singers, Don Henley, said in an interview that the song and place “can have a million interpretations.” For US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, what comes to mind is a key part of one of the country
Tesla Sales Nosedive 40% in Europe as Market Share Drops to 1%
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Europeans are specifically not buying Teslas, creating another headache for a company that has seen its share price gyrate over the last 12 months.
How Many Rs Are in Waterboarding?
Gizmodo / 11h
The CIA is looking for AI sloppers to join their ranks.
Rumored PS6 Handheld Could Steal the Switch 2’s Best Features
Gizmodo / 11h
We just hope Sony can meet or beat the Switch 2's price.
China Takes a Key Step Toward Its ‘Meltdown-Proof’ Nuclear Reactor
Gizmodo / 11h
Self-cooling fast reactors are now one step closer to reality.
Shine on you crazy diamonds: Loewe's jewel-studded headphones cost nearly $140k, making my AirPods Max feel like a bargain basement buy
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Tech brand Loewe and Jacob & Co. are collaborating on limited-editing headphones with real jewels Two versions: one with sapphires and one with diamonds Hi-res audio, ANC and 65-hour battery life Luxury electronics brand Loewe have teamed up with luxury timepiece creators Jacob & Co to create two sets of headphones so expensive you'll need to give them a bodyguard. The Loewe x Jacob & Co. over-ea
Disney sues Sling TV over new short-term TV passes
Mashable / 11h
Sling TV's new short-term bundles allow people to watch TV for cheap. And now Disney, a company that owns a bunch of TV channels, is suing them, arguing that the plans violate their licensing agreement. According to Deadline , Disney filed a lawsuit against Sling TV over its new "Day Pass" system which lets users pay as little as $4.99 for 24 hours of access to a selection of live TV channels, or
Warning: AI-powered ransomware is real and in the wild
Exfiltration (Enterprise TA0010)•
Mashable / 11h
As if there weren't enough privacy concerns in the world, AI ransomware is now reportedly a thing. Cybersecurity firm ESET said that it discovered the first-ever AI-powered ransomware, which it has dubbed PromptLock. "The PromptLock malware uses the gpt-oss:20b model from OpenAI locally via the Ollama API to generate malicious Lua scripts on the fly, which it then executes," the company wrote. Th
Emma Stone rocks out to Chappell Roan in Bugonia trailer
Mashable / 11h
Chappell Roan's music is everywhere, from presidential campaigns, to Marshalls ads, to trailers for movies like M3GAN 2.0 and now Bugonia. Sure, some of these marketing folks are chasing a hot beat and a catchy chorus. But when it comes to the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, the visionary behind such twisted films as The Lobster, The Favourite, Poor Things , and Kinds of Kindness , the subversion o
Save $100 on the Apple iPad Mini — our favorite tablet for reading
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $100: As of Aug. 28, shop the Apple iPad Mini for just $399. That's $100 off of its standard $499 price tag for 20% savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Min (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399 at Amazon $499 Save $100 Most tablets these days come with 11-inch screens. And that's not to say we're complaining — it's the happy medium that's not as big as a laptop but still provides a
Long Labor Day weekend looking like a record-breaker, TSA warns
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers that this Labor Day weekend will be one for the record books. As a result, travelers should budget extra time for security and everything else that comes with air travel. With 17.4 million people expected to fly over the holiday weekend — Thursday, Aug. 28, through Wednesday, Sept. 3 — this will likely be the busiest Labor Day travel
I Canceled Spotify and Made My Own Streaming Service
How-To Geek / 11h
I’ve been using Spotify since the very beginning. Literally—I still have the invite email from 2011. For the most part, I’ve truly enjoyed the service. But it’s time to break up.
How to Watch Samsung's Latest Galaxy Event
Lifehacker / 11h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . We're fresh off the deflated hype of Made by Google 2025 , and just ahead of Apple's big iPhone 17 event , which means it's the perfect time for another tech company to hold its own hardware announcement. In this case, that's Samsu
At Least 2 People Died of ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria After Eating Tainted Oysters
28Gizmodo / 11h
Health officials in Louisiana have reported two deaths this week from Vibrio infections linked to oysters harvested in the state.
AI or not, Will Smith’s crowd video is fresh cringe
TechCrunch / 11h
Fans are accusing Will Smith of sharing an AI-generated video from his tour, but the truth isn't that simple.
Bioshock creator Ken Levine reveals new details about his next game Judas and its central Villainy gameplay mechanic
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Bioshock creator Ken Levine has provided a new update on Judas and the game's core gameplay feature: Villainy Villainy is a choice-driven system that affects who will become the villain out of the Big 3 The studio isn't ready to share a release date After over a year of radio silence, Bioshock creator Ken Levine has finally emerged to provide an update on his next game, Judas . In Ghost Story Gam
The Cast of ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Is Revealed as Production Begins
Gizmodo / 11h
Ryan Gosling stars in the new 'Star Wars' film from director Shawn Levy, releasing May 28, 2027.
How Is AI Used In Space? This Wild Look Into a Data Center Plan Has Clues
Gizmodo / 11h
Data centers are a huge burden on natural resources. Some companies think the solution is to send them to space.
Apple Music radio stations are now available for free on TuneIn – here are three I’d start with first
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Apple Music has partnered with free audio streaming platform TuneIn to give non-subscribers access to its live streamed radio stations You can now access six of Apple Music's live radio stations for free – a first for the music streaming service It looks like Apple is trying to entice more subscribers by expanding its reach outside of the Apple Music ecosystem In a first for Apple Music , the mus
China Unveils Plans to Establish a Fully AI-Powered Economy by 2035
Futurism / 11h
As the western world braces for the "pop" of an enormous AI spending bubble , it seems China is going all-in on the AI hype. Yesterday, the Chinese State Council — the government body responsible for carrying out Chinese Government policy, sort of like the executive branch of the US — released its ten-year plan for AI development. By 2035, it declares, AI will become a "key growth engine for the
Kick accuses French authorities of politicising streamer's death
BBC News / 11h
Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, died during a live stream on the Kick website.
Android Is Making It Easier to Contact Lost Phone Owners
How-To Geek / 11h
Losing your phone is obviously a very bad thing to happen, but there are ways for you to track it down. However, what if you’re not the one who ends up finding it? Google is working on making it easier for people to contact you if they find your phone.
Sony RX1R III review: Waiting 10 years to be underwhelmed
Engadget / 11h
The RX1R III is an incredible camera, capable of capturing stunning photos. However, for something Sony waited nearly a decade to update and is charging $5,100 for, it also feels like a missed opportunity. First, the RX1R III is nearly $2,000 more expensive than its predecessor. Plus, it’s missing a handful of features the company really should have included for it to hold its own against other h
The New York Times Mini Crossword is no longer free (sob), but you can get a year of NYT Games for $18
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $32: An annual subscription to New York Times Games is on sale for $18, down from the standard price of $50 per year. That's a 64% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: New York Times Games Annual subscription to New York Times Games $18 at The New York Times $50 Save $32 As if we need more bad news in 2025, The New York Times has taken away one of life's simple joys — the daily Mini cross
Microsoft Copilot is coming to Samsung TVs and monitors
Mashable / 11h
Samsung users can now talk to Copilot on their TVs. Microsoft teamed up with Samsung to bring Copilot to select TVs and monitors for discovering what to watch and more. Copilot is now available as a voice assistant app on Samsung's 2025 lineup of TVs and monitors. For TVs that includes Micro RGB, Neo QLED, OLED, The Frame Pro and for monitors, the M7, M8, and M9 models. SEE ALSO: What is a Copilo
Discord hackers claim to have leaked billions of messages as millions of users targeted - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Hackers are advertising a database with 1.8 billion Discord messages on dark web forums It is possible that the scraped data is public Discord is expected to shut the service down Someone is selling almost two billion Discord messages and other data, allegedly scraped from the platform, experts have warned. Security researchers at Cybernews , who saw an ad on an underground hacking forum for the
Blogging service TypePad is shutting down and taking all blog content with it
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In the olden days, publishing a site on the Internet required that you figure out hosting and have at least some experience with HTML, CSS, and the other languages that make the Internet work. But the emergence of blogging and " Web 2.0 " sites in the late '90s and early 2000s gave rise to a constellation of services that would offer to host all of your thoughts without requiring you to build the
With recent Falcon 9 milestones, SpaceX vindicates its “dumb” approach to reuse
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
As SpaceX's Starship vehicle gathered all of the attention this week, the company's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket continued to hit some impressive milestones. Both occurred during relatively anonymous launches of the company's Starlink satellites but are nonetheless notable because they underscore the value of first-stage reuse, which SpaceX has pioneered over the last decade. The first milestone occ
American Airlines JFK Strategy Leaked: Premium Airbus A321XLRs To Fly Europe As ‘Primary Mission’
View from the Wing / 12h
American here is explicit that they will run flights to Europe from New York JFK using these brand new A321XLR narrowbody planes as "the primary mission." Continue reading ...
MathGPT.ai, the ‘cheat-proof’ tutor and teaching assistant, expands to over 50 institutions
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Schools implementing MathGPT.ai in their classrooms include Penn State University, Tufts University, and Liberty University, among others.
Movies That Are Actually Better Than the Books
How-To Geek / 12h
I’m an English professor, which means I spend a fair amount of my time uttering four magic words: “The book is better.” After all, books have hundreds of pages to flesh out detailed characters and build intricate worlds, and it can be tough to translate all of that into a two-hour movie.
Figma-Killer Framer Valued at $2B in New Funding Round as No-Code Heats Up
Gizmodo / 12h
Framer markets itself as a simpler alternative to Figma and Squarespace.
Finally: American Plans Flagship Lounge For Charlotte Airport!
One Mile at a Time / 12h
American Airlines has announced plans to invest in its premium ground experience at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), and this can’t come soon enough. American plans huge Charlotte lounge improvements Charlotte is American’s second largest hub, though as a premium traveler, it has to be one of the least pleasant to travel through, given the current state of lounges. The primary Admir
Honor’s Magic V5 foldable is cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold – but is it a better phone?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Honor’s latest book-style foldable, the Magic V5, has finally landed in the UK and Europe after debuting in China earlier this year. It arrives just a few weeks after the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and a month ahead of the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold , which is set to begin shipping on October 9. But how does Honor’s latest foldable flagship compare? We’re currently putting the Magic V5 through its pac
Insta360's 4K Gimbal Webcam Is $50 Off for Labor Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. If you spend
Tesla teases major launch for tomorrow – and it looks like it could be the new Model Y Performance
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Tesla's teaser images surface online showing a red spoiler Tesla insider believe it signals a new Model Y Performance trim Test vehicles have also recently been spied lapping the Nurburgring Tesla’s Europe and Middle East X account posted a short teaser image yesterday that appears to show the rear of a Tesla vehicle, complete with a small spoiler. The post was also accompanied by the not-so subt
Yorgos Lanthimos’ New Film Puts Emma Stone at the Center of an Alien Environmentalist Conspiracy
Gizmodo / 12h
'Bugonia,' the director's fourth film with Academy Award-winning actor Emma Stone, releases on October 24.
Big News: reMarkable’s E-paper Tablet May Be Getting Small
Gizmodo / 12h
reMarkable is teasing something big by way of something small.
“An enormous surveillance potential” – experts have serious concerns about Russia's new WhatsApp rival
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Security researchers have found that the Russia-developed messaging app MAX comes with "excessive tracking" abilities The app must be pre-installed on every new device sold in Russia from September 1 The Kremlin is also considering blocking WhatsApp, today's most popular messaging app in Russia Russian WhatsApp rival, the state-developed MAX messaging app, appears to be designed to spy on its use
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) review: Still a noise-canceling powerhouse
Engadget / 12h
Bose announced its latest earbuds in June , but the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd gen) ($299) won’t arrive until early September. Today, though, they’re available for preorder, and I’ve spent the last few weeks testing all the new features. This model is an overhaul of the noise-canceling earbuds the company debuted in 2023 alongside its take on spatial audio. Among the upgrades, Bose has impro
Google is shutting down Android sideloading in the name of security
20Mashable / 12h
It's the end of days for one of the main features that differentiated Android from iOS for so many years. Namely, the ability to sideload apps from unverified developers working outside the official Play Store is going away. Google explained the decision in a blog post , which mostly boiled down to wanting to ensure that every Android app developer is verified as not being a malicious actor, rega
Scientists Are Flocking to Bluesky
100+Wired / 12h
Academics once loved Twitter—but in the age of X they’ve abandoned it in droves.
‘V/H/S/Halloween’ Reveals Its Freaky and Festive Trailer
Gizmodo / 12h
The latest installment in the found-footage horror series streams on Shudder starting October 3.
ChatGPT is getting better at knowing when you need real human support – and I think it's about time
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
If you watched the recent launch of ChatGPT-5 from OpenAI, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it was purely a coding tool. While Sam Altman and his staff did interview one person who used ChatGPT to help understand the medical jargon her doctors were saying to her, the majority of the presentation seemed to be concerned with how great ChatGPT-5 was at writing code. Out in the real world, however
Major healthcare service breach exposes data on over 600,000 people - names, SSNs, and more stolen, here's what we know
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Healthcare Services Group suffered a cyberattack in late September 2024 The attackers stole sensitive data on more than 600,000 people The company is offering free identity theft monitoring The Healthcare Services Group (HSGI), a support services provider for healthcare facilities, suffered a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive data on more than 600,000 people. In a data breach notification le
ASUS Has a New Wi-Fi 7 Router for Gamers
How-To Geek / 12h
ASUS has announced the TUF Gaming BE9400 Tri-Band WiFi 7 router, which is marketed to video game players who need a stable and speedy connection. The idea is that this new router is built to be more durable and reliable for gaming, with an emphasis on low-latency performance.
Alaska Airlines is sticking with Bilt — but don't expect more Atmos transfer partners anytime soon
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Despite an all-new loyalty program that launched last week, one of the best ways to quickly earn points with Alaska Airlines is remaining exactly the same. The airline's partnership with Bilt Rewards isn't going anywhere, which means renters can still turn their monthly payments into award flights aboard Alaska and its vast network of partners. Don't mistake that, though, as a sign that the airli
American plans Flagship Lounge, badly needed Admirals Club expansion at busiest East Coast hub
20The Points Guy Articles / 12h
American Airlines is planning to significantly up its lounge game at its second-busiest hub. The carrier on Thursday announced plans to bring the Flagship Lounge, its nicest lounge concept, to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). American also said it would increase the footprint of its existing Admirals Clubs at the airport. Together, these should be much-welcomed changes for American
Skate Early Access release date – how to access, what's included, and everything you need to know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Skate is coming back later this year, launching in Early Access across a wide range of platforms. It's a new approach for the series, one that adopts a free-to-play model with seasonal content drops. You'll be able to jump in early to play Skate as it evolves, before the full release at an as-yet-unspecified date. Thanks to some early access, we've played Skate , and found it to be: "a great game
Wonder what happens to your encrypted data in case of an emergency? Proton now lets you plan ahead
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Proton has released Emergency Access, a feature that lets users pick some trusted contacts to access their accounts on their behalf Emergency Access works across Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Proton Pass, and Proton Drive This has been a highly requested feature among the Proton community, said the provider Ensuring that no third party can ever access your files, passwords, or online activities is cer
You Can Control Your Google Home Devices From Your Google TV
Lifehacker / 12h
Google Home integration for Google TV devices was announced last September, and it's now rolling out more widely: If you haven't previously seen the feature available on your Google TV Streamer , your Google TV television, or your Chromecast with Google TV, you might find it's now available if you check again. It is, essentially, exactly what it sounds like: Devices that you've connected to the G
No-code website builder Framer reaches $2B valuation
36TechCrunch / 12h
Framer, a no-code website builder that claims over half a million monthly active users,has reached a $2 billion valuation after raising a $100 million Series D funding round led by existing investors Meritech and Atomico.
Kiwix for iPhone Now Lets You Share Wiki Archives Over LAN
How-To Geek / 12h
Kiwix is now offering its v3.10.0 update on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This update introduces "Kiwix Hotspot" sharing functionality on Apple devices, though it also provides a collection of small app improvements, such as custom light and dark theme settings.
Aubrey de Grey Larger Mouse Life Extension Project
Next Big Future / 12h
Aubrey de Grey describes his plan to get combinations of promising aging damage-repair approaches. Aging is accumulated molecular and cellular damage from metabolism, leading to pathology. He emphasizes that we already know enough to pursue preventative maintenance on the body, which is like maintaining a car for longevity. He highlights progress in startups addressing all ... Read more
SpaceX Expanding Bastrop Dish Production Factory Production
Next Big Future / 12h
SpaceX is investing $280 million for the expansion of its semiconductor research-and-development (R&D) and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop, about 33 miles southeast of Austin. The company received its fifth Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant, totaling $17.3 million, from the State of Texas to help fund the expansion. SpaceX has expanded Bastrop by adding 1 ... Read more
SpaceX Version 4 Starship Will be 30 Meters Taller in 2027
Next Big Future / 12h
SpaceX Starship V3 will be 30 meters taller with a proposed height of 150 meters. SpaceX should upgrade to Starship version 3 by November, 2025 from the recently flow version 2. It will be about 7500 tons. It is projected that Starship V3 could have a payload capacity of over 200 tons to low Earth ... Read more
Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Review: Big Annual Fee, Bigger Benefits
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card is one of the most popular premium credit cards on the market. A couple of months back, the card underwent a full refresh , whereby the annual fee was increased substantially, but the card also got a bunch of new perks. In this post, I want to take an in-depth look at the Chase Sapphire Reserve. If you’re willin
The ‘Twilight’ Movies Are Coming Back to Cinemas, Right in Time for Halloween
Gizmodo / 12h
Fathom Events is bringing the five 'Twilight' movies back to the big screen as part of a big birthday bash for the book.
Mark Cuban’s war on America’s $5 trillion healthcare machine: ‘They can’t react as quickly’
26TechCrunch / 12h
Cuban said drug prices are opaque by design. He launched Cost Plus Drugs in 2022 to pull back the curtain on drug pricing, bring down costs to the average consumer, and disrupt the traditional pharmacy industry.
The Best Time-Saving Microsoft Office Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed
How-To Geek / 12h
Think you’ve mastered Microsoft Office? Think again. Tucked away in every Office program are time-saving tricks and powerful tools that many users overlook. These tips will boost your productivity and help you get more out of the software you already use every day.
Google's AI Flies Into Rage at the Word "Clanker"
Futurism / 12h
When it's not spitting out phony game tips , suggesting you put glue on pizza , or trash-talking itself and its creator, Google's shoddy AI Overview feature has, apparently, taken up the mantle against AI and robot discrimination. As flagged by a user on the r/Artificial subreddit, searching the term "clanker" on Google causes the AI Overview to go into full defensive overdrive, blaming human anx
Why China Builds Faster Than the Rest of the World
25Wired / 12h
In a his new book Breakneck, Dan Wang argues that if the US really wants to compete with China, it needs to focus more on engineering and less on litigating.
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