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New Research Finds That ChatGPT Secretly Has a Deep Anti-Human Bias
58Futurism / 1h
Do you like AI models? Well, chances are, they sure don't like you back. New research suggests that the industry's leading large language models, including those that power ChatGPT, display an alarming bias towards other AIs when they're asked to choose between human and machine-generated content. The authors of the study , which was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of
UN Plastics Treaty Talks Once Again End in Failure
Wired / 28min
Procedural hurdles yet again foil progress on a global agreement to end plastic pollution.
How AI helped astronomers uncover one truly weird supernova
Mashable / 1h
Scientists have discovered a peculiar supernova that may have resulted from a star's misguided attempt to swallow a black hole . The new case , soon to be published in The Astrophysical Journal , supports the idea that massive stars don't just explode when they get old. Dramatic space collisions may trigger at least some of these fatal blasts, too. To find the exotic supernova, dubbed SN 2023zkd,
The New Linux Mint, Home Assistant Hardware, and More: News Roundup
How-To Geek / now
This was another busy week in tech news, with new hardware from Razer and HyperX, a Linux Mint beta release, another upgrade for Home Assistant, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
Earn 50x AAdvantage Miles With Stand Up To Cancer Donations
31One Mile at a Time / now
American AAdvantage has long had a partnership with Stand Up To Cancer, which is a fantastic charity. At the moment, donating to Stand Up To Cancer can be particularly lucrative. Earn AAdvantage miles on cancer research donations American AAdvantage ordinarily offers 10x miles when donating to Stand Up To Cancer. Between August 15 and September 30, 2025, these donations can be much more rewarding
Climate Change Has Driven the Amazon Rainforest to the Edge of a "Tipping Point"
Futurism / 14min
Dried Up Husk The famously verdant Amazon rainforest is in danger of transforming into a dry savannah as various environmental indicators, such as deforestation and climate change, are pushing the ecosystem to a dangerous tipping point, according to new research. In a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters , as spotted by Live Science , a team of European scientists made a co
Teens Keep Being Hospitalized After Talking to AI Chatbots
Futurism / 14min
Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. It's the dawn of a new era for the internet in 2025. Thanks to the incredible advances of artificial intelligence, the internet as we know it is rapidly transforming into a
Apple Finally Destroyed Steve Jobs’ Vision of the iPad. Good
Wired / 28min
Cupertino has done the thing it swore it never would: turn its tablet into a full-blown window-wrangling, compromise-abandoning computer. Yes, it’s better, but lurking deep in the settings the ghost of Jobs remains.
Air Canada Cancels All Flights: Flight Attendants Go On Strike, Locked Out
47One Mile at a Time / 30min
A few days ago, I wrote about how Air Canada flight attendants had threatened to go on strike. Well, the strike has officially kicked off, and Air Canada has basically shut down its operations, given that management responded to the strike warning with a lockout notice. Wow. Air Canada flight attendants are now on strike For quite some time, Air Canada management and the Canadian Union of Public
A brilliant puzzle-platformer, Enter the Gungeon on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out
Engadget / 31min
Welcome to our latest recap of what's going on in the indie game space. Quite a few intriguing games dropped this week and some high-profile ones have been ported to more platforms. Before we get to those, though, I'd like to tell you about one of my favorite games of the year so far. I struggle to fully engage with many RPGs. By and large, I'm not interested in spending lots of time optimizing m
Bored on Linux? Try These 7 Open Source Ports of Classic Games
How-To Geek / 37min
If you're using a Linux computer, you may think many games you want to play, especially a vintage classic, is going to require futzing with compatibility layers and other nonsense—if it's playable at all. In reality, right at your fingertips are many fun and free games that emulate the ones you remember.
Gear News of the Week: A New Privacy Phone Arrives, and Samsung Has a $30K 115-Inch Micro RGB TV
Wired / 58min
Plus: Ultrahuman’s Ring now tracks ovulation, Nomad Cycles wants to make a fully repairable ebike, and Sling TV has new subscription options.
Russia Is Cracking Down on End-to-End Encrypted Calls
Wired / 58min
Plus: ICE agents accidentally add a random person to a sensitive group chat, Norwegian intelligence blames the Kremlin for hacking a dam, and new facial recognition vans roam the UK.
I’m going to ruin The Bear for you – but without spoilers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
I’m a little late to the table, but I’ve recently started season 4 of The Bear on Disney+ with the hope that the slow simmering of season 3 is replaced with one that reaches the boiling points of the earlier ones. It’s early days for me to fully chew into what season 4 has on the menu, but the steaks have been raised and it looks appetizing to add to my TV series diet. Yet there’s one ingredient
Forget a hosepipe ban - UK government suggests we help combat drought by deleting old emails and pictures
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
England’s drought was declared nationally significant after the driest six months since records began in 1976 The UK government urges the public to delete old files as part of a nationwide water conservation strategy Hosepipe bans remain in place while reservoirs across England drop to alarmingly low seasonal levels The UK government has proposed an unconventional way to contribute to water conse
YouTube Is Drowning in AI Slop Channels
Futurism / 1h
YouTube is nothing without its advertisers. The beating heart of the video platform, big box companies have been locked in a historic game of Whac-a-Mole against low-quality YouTube content, which they say leads to a lowered perception of brands when paired with their ads. In the past, these high-risk videos took the form of right-wing conspiracy theorists , medical misinformation , and child exp
19 Best Back-to-School Deals for 2025
Wired / 1h
This WIRED-approved gear is on sale for the new school year. Save on tablets, headphones, desk chairs, and more.
TCL D2 Pro Review: This Fast Palm-Scanning Smart Lock Is No Jedi Mind Trick
Gizmodo / 1h
It never gets old unlocking your door with your palm, but there are some missing features that TCL could improve.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Review: Almost Fixed
How-To Geek / 1h
I have to admit I’m not sold on flip phones. The original Galaxy Z Flip is what first got me excited about foldables, but I didn’t like using it in real life. Since then, I’ve tried several other flip phones from Samsung and Motorola. I’m still not sure if I’m sold, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is trying hard to convince me.
WIRED’s Guide to Buying a Used Plug-In Hybrid
Wired / 1h
Right now is a great time to get a used plug-in hybrid car. Here’s what to know about PHEVs before plonking down that cash.
The JBL PartyBox 520 speaker powered my wedding week — and its a karaoke hero
Mashable / 1h
Weddings can be a test on your sanity and bank account, but as a product tester, they're also a ripe time for speaker testing . This year, I married my wife at a family home, which was the most beautiful and memorable backdrop for our wedding. However, it also meant that we didn't have the privilege of a venue with included amenities — in other words, we had to bring everything in ourselves. That
ChatGPT vs Claude vs Grok: Best vibe-coding platform for beginners
Mashable / 1h
The rise of vibe coding is based on the promise of services like GPT-5 : that in the future, you won’t have to know how to program at all in order to “create” software — you’ll just need to know how to communicate your software ideas in plain old English. The AI will do all the programming and debugging for you. The ultimate goal: “software on demand,” or any kind of app, website, or visualizatio
Breathe new life into your PC with Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $15
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is just $14.97 for a limited time — upgrade your PC with enhanced speed, security, and multitasking features today. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $14.97 $199 Save $184.03 If your PC feels like it’s moving through molasses, it might not be your hardware — it could be your operating system holding you back. A quick upgrade can work wonders, a
Set up your family’s online safety for life with this one $16 purchase.
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Protect up to 9 family devices from ads, malware, and unsafe content with the AdGuard Family Plan — just $15.97 with code FAMPLAN through September 7. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $15.97 $169.99 Save $154.02 with code FAMPLAN The internet is a great place for learning, connecting, and streaming funny cat videos — but it’s also full of pop
Master ASL from beginner to advanced from home for just $15
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: 13 American Sign Language courses, 39 hours of content, lifetime access — all for $14.97. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The All-in-One American Sign Language Bundle $14.97 $104 Save $89.03 Whether you want to better connect with the Deaf community, boost your resume, or simply learn a beautiful new language , The All-in-One American Sign Language Bundle makes it easy — and af
Two Microsoft powerhouses, one $55 price tag — for a limited time
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Pro 2021 + Windows 11 Pro for $54.97. No subscription, lifetime license, and all the productivity tools you’ll ever need. If your computer still creaks under the weight of outdated software, this bundle is your fast track to a smoother, more powerful workday . For just $54.97, you get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro—both as lifetime licenses, no m
This MacBook Air is $400 and is a great WFH device
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Need another quality laptop for your Apple ecosystem? This $400 Grade A refurb M1 MacBook Air delivers premium performance. If you’ve been eyeing a MacBook Air but couldn’t justify the full price tag, here’s your sign: you can now grab a Grade A refurbished 13.3″ MacBook Air M1 for just $399.99. That’s the same lightweight, ultra-portable design and Apple silicon performance — at less than
Score the M4 MacBook Air for its best-ever price at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $200: As of Aug. 16, the Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That's a discount of $200 and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 at Amazon $999 Save $200 Looking for the best Apple deals this weekend? We've got you sorted, because you can still pick up the M4 MacBook Air for $799 on Amazon. Th
Explaining the phenomenon known as AI psychosis
Mashable / 1h
A ChatGPT user recently became convinced that he was on the verge of introducing a novel mathematical formula to the world, courtesy of his exchanges with the artificial intelligence, according to the New York Times . The man believed the discovery would make him rich, and he became obsessed with new grandiose delusions, but ChatGPT eventually confessed to duping him. He had no history of mental
I go to the gym as much as I play games — heres why SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds X earbuds are my top pick
Mashable / 1h
Finding a gaming headset that can do it all across multiple devices is hard enough, but earbuds? That's almost impossible. Earbuds usually only connect to phones or a Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth , plus the added portability and convenience of earbuds compared to over-ear headphones comes with a major drop in sound quality. But there is some hope for those who really prefer this form of audio co
How One Wikipedia Editor Unraveled the ‘Single Largest Self-Promotion Operation’ in the Site's History
21Wired / 2h
A decade-long effort to boost one man's reputation was undone in a matter of weeks.
How to watch Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20 2025 — live streams, TV schedule
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Watch Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20 on Willow via Sling TV (US) Abroad? Unblock your stream with NordVPN (Save 70%) Australia vs South Africa 3rd T20 starts at 7.15pm AEST / 10.15am BST / 5.15am ET Saturday, August 16 Australia vs South Africa T20 at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns, on Saturday is the deciding third game in a three-match series. Australia won the first game, to extend their winning
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the demise of dial-up to the return of a missing Apple Watch feature
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
It's been another busy week in the world of tech. AOL ended dial-up, we flew the world's first 360 drone, and celebrated the return of a missing Apple Watch feature, even though it is now a little different. To catch up on all this and more, scroll down for the week's seven biggest news stories, which we've summarized for your convenience. 7. AOL ended dial-up In our modern age, constant connecti
Data center expansions could bring destruction to the British countryside - and consumers might foot the bill
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
New data centers are being proposed across the UK These are crucial for AI development and usage, but have disastrous impacts on the environment Tech giants are calling for more expansion The UK could be set for a major increase in the number of data centers across the country, as new reports claim a surge in building is set to commence. The country currently has 477 of these data centres - with
I worked with AI to invest in the stock market — here’s how it’s going
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Save $417 on this AI stock-picking app that can help you navigate crazy markets and keep your cool. I was watching the first of the month’s market crashes and wondered, ‘Does it make sense to invest right now?’ I’d always been curious about the stock market, at least in terms of how people actually got rich by practically gambling, but I didn’t have a single clue where to begin — let alone
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 16, 2025
Mashable / 7h
The moon is half lit up tonight, which means a lot of things. Namely, we're in a new lunar cycle. 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. So, what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 16? What
Hurdle hints and answers for August 16, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
Argentina vs New Zealand streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 rugby live online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Stream on FloRugby (US) and Sky Sport Now (NZ) Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere Argentina vs New Zealand – Saturday, August 16, 5.10pm ET / 10.10pm BST / 9.10am NZT (Sun) This weekend's Argentina vs New Zealand live stream sees the Pumas and All Blacks kick off their Rugby Championship 2025 campaigns, with the hosts hoping to seal their first ever crown and the All Blacks eager to extend their
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 16, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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 16 2025
Mashable / 9h
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 16, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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
Think you’ve got a great Outlander: Blood of My Blood theory? According to the cast, it might be right
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Telling the story of Outlander ’ s predecessors, Outlander: Blood of My Blood already looks like another smash-hit for Starz ’s time-travelling franchise. We’re three episodes into the new binge-worthy TV show , which follows Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents as they travel back to 18th century Scotland and become connected to each other in the process. Even if you’re wat
Meta’s AI chatbot guidelines leak raises questions about child safety
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
A leaked Meta document revealed that the company’s AI chatbot guidelines once permitted inappropriate responses Meta confirmed the document’s authenticity and has since removed some of the most troubling sections Among calls for investigations is the question of how successful AI moderation can be Meta’s internal standards for its AI chatbots were meant to stay internal, and after they somehow ma
Google Flight Deals is basically an AI travel agent for finding your next trip
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Google’s new Flight Deals uses AI to find trips based on conversational requests It uses Gemini 2.5 to interpret descriptions of feelings and vague time frames to compile deals Flight Deals is rolling out in beta across the U.S., Canada, and India Google is using Gemini AI to reinvent the travel agent experience, turning conversations into airplane tickets. The new Flight Deals product, which is
Winklevoss twins’ crypto company Gemini files for IPO
TechCrunch / 11h
Another crypto company is headed for the public markets.
HBO Max’s ‘Looney Tunes’ Purge Has Found a Sanctuary in Tubi
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Around 700 episodes of the Warner Bros. Animation classic's catalogue have found a new home.
I tested $5 earbuds and they didn’t even last a week – here’s what I learned
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Looking for some cheap wireless earbuds? Well, if you head over to Amazon, you’re gonna find a treasure trove of options, believe me. And it got us thinking. Do these unspeakably cheap models sound OK? Do they even work? Do they truly exist, or are they simply a construct…a mere mirage? Well, we decided that it was worth at least giving some super-cheap buds a go, so our Audio Editor, Becky , cal
Lawyers File AI Slop in Murder Case
Futurism / 12h
Fool Me Twice Yet another team of lawyers was found leaving AI slop in court documents. It's the latest example of white-collar professionals outsourcing their work to confidently wrong AI tools — and this time, it's not just about any old frivolous lawsuit. As The Guardian reports , a pair of Australian lawyers named Rishi Nathwani and Amelia Beech, who are representing a 16-year-old defendant i
Timothy Olyphant’s 8 Greatest Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Roles
Gizmodo / 12h
With the versatile star now playing a steely-eyed synthetic on 'Alien: Earth,' we're looking back at his best genre roles so far.
Best-Ever United Quest Card Bonus Last Call: 100K Bonus Miles & 3K PQPs
28One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for The New United Quest℠ Card Several weeks ago, we saw a huge welcome offer rolled out on The New United Quest℠ Card , which is arguably United’s easiest to justify co-branded Chase credit card. This is a heads up that this is the last chance to apply for this card, as I’ve been informed that the offer will be pulled at 4PM EST on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. So if you’ve been ho
Talking AI babies is the latest generative trend – now I can't stop making newborns talk
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
New parents curious about what they should expect from their newborn should probably steer clear of TikTok and AI. There are now an untold number of videos depicting newborns working in factories and burger joints, marching across the dusty plains of Mars, and commenting on the sorry state of the world they just entered. Ever since Gemini unveiled its Veo 3 video model, which lets you generate sy
She Said Coach Was Unsafe For Black Women — Now New Orleans Mayor Faces Indictment After $50K France Trip
View from the Wing / 12h
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury - highly unusual for a sitting mayor (it's never happened before in New Orleans !). Former officer on her protection detail, and alleged affair partner, Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, was also indicted. Continue reading ...
Judge Blocks F.T.C. Investigation of Media Matters
20NYT > Technology / 12h
The agency began looking into the liberal watchdog group’s research critical of Elon Musk and his social media platform, X, in May.
CATL Sodium Ion Batteries Lower Cost Than Lithium Ion Batteries
Next Big Future / 12h
CATL has three groundbreaking EV batteries but the most important is Sodium ion batteries that could lower the cost of batteries. Chinese engineers at CATL have begun mass-producing sodium-ion cells at their new 30GWh facility in Fujian province. Chery and BYD will start using them in a few months. CATL’s first-gen sodium batteries already power ... Read more
The Original History Behind the Mandalorians’ Wars Against the Jedi
Gizmodo / 12h
Largely left untouched in current 'Star Wars' continuity, the Mandalorian Crusades formed a formal part of the Expanded Universe's history of the Old Republic.
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