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Watch the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses fail in Mark Zuckerbergs painful live demo
1KMashable / 11h
The thing about live demos is that, well, they're live. And going live can bring up all sorts of unexpected issues. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg learned that lesson the hard way on Wednesday while attempting to show off the company's new Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses . The glasses failed spectacularly during live demos at Meta Connect , including one where Zuck himself was left scrambling to fill the
Creatives and Disney+ Subscribers Call for Boycotts Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
500+Gizmodo / 4h
Tatiana Maslany, star of Marvel's Disney+ series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,' and Damon Lindelof, co-creator of ABC hit 'Lost,' have spoken out on social media.
FCC derided as “Federal Censorship Commission” after pushing Jimmy Kimmel off ABC
300+Ars Technica - All content / 8h
ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show off the air yesterday, shortly after Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr urged the Disney-owned company to take action against Kimmel or face consequences at the FCC over Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk's killer. Carr appeared on right-wing commentator Benny Johnson's podcast yesterday and said, "We can do this the easy way or the hard way.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 19, 2025
Mashable / 52min
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 September 19, 2025
Mashable / 52min
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 September 19, 2025
Mashable / 52min
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
Peacemaker season 2 makes a big change to Sasha Bordeaux's DC comic book origins story, and some fans might not like it
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Peacemaker's latest episode reveals Sasha Bordeaux's DCU origins story, and it's a departure from her literary counterpart's backstory.
Two UK teens charged in connection to Scattered Spider ransomware attacks
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Federal prosecutors charged a UK teenager with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other crimes in connection with the network intrusions of 47 US companies that generated more than $115 million in ransomware payments over a three-year span. A criminal complaint unsealed on Thursday (PDF) said that Thalha Jubair, 19, of London, was part of Scattered Spider, the name of an English-language-spe
In new level of stupid, RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine advisors axe MMRV recommendation
78Ars Technica - All content / 2h
The panel of vaccine advisors hand-selected by anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted on Thursday to change the federal vaccine recommendations for children, removing safe, well-established vaccine doses from current schedules and realizing Kennedy's anti-vaccine agenda to erode federal vaccine policy and sow distrust. Specifically, the panel—the Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac
X Money Is Being Used Internally
Next Big Future / 2h
Elon Musk has just confirmed that 𝕏 Money is working internally and will start extending to outside beta users soon. 𝕏 Money is a digital payment service providing peer-to-peer transfers, a wallet for storing funds, and Visa integration for bank/debit card connections. It may add crypto and investment features later. Currently in internal beta, expanding ... Read more
Tesla 2025 Annual Report
Next Big Future / 2h
Tesla has a new 2025 annual report. Tesla delivered their 8 millionth vehicle, deployed more than 37 GWh of energy storage from Q3 2024 through the end of Q2 2025 and launched the new Model Y in four factories across three continents. They launched their first Robotaxis in the streets of Austin, Texas, and, in ... Read more
Logitech is calling the new Astro A20 X the 'ultimate console gaming headset,' but it's got two disappointing traits
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Logitech G's Astro A20 X offers a lot of connectivity for its price, but the design feels a bit uninspired.
Meta Ray-Ban Display hands-on: Discreet and intuitive
Engadget / 2h
I've been testing smart glasses for almost a decade. And in that time, one of the questions I've been asked the most is "oh, but can you see anything in them?" For years, I had to explain that no, glasses like that don't really exist yet. That's no longer the case. And while I've seen a bunch of glasses over the last year that have some kind of display, the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses feel the c
MIT Researchers Release Disturbing Paper About AI Boyfriends
Futurism / 2h
How would you react if your mother admitted to you she was dating Aubrey "Drake" Graham, the rap superstar from Toronto? And that this new boyfriend wasn't the real flesh-and-blood Drake — oh no — but is instead the AI chatbot version of Champagne Papi . This is an actual situation that was relayed by the Drake-dating mother in question in a Reddit group with the self-explanatory name of r/MyBoyf
Vaccine Panel Stacked by RFK Jr. Recommends Delaying MMRV Immunization
100+Wired / 3h
The vaccine advisory group ACIP, not all members of which seemed to know what the group does, recommended to the CDC that combined MMRV shots not be given before age 4.
This A24 horror movie hit finally has a streaming release date on HBO Max, and it’s just in time for spooky season
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
You can stream A24's Bring Her Back alongside another horror hit in October.
Here’s What the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air Colors Actually Look Like
How-To Geek / 3h
It’s iPhone launch day, which means it’s finally time to see what the new models look and feel like outside of marketing materials. Can’t get down to your local Apple Store? Not to worry, I went down bright and early (Australia time) to grab a few photos and register some first impressions.
The TCL A1 GTV projector just dipped to a record-low price at Amazon
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $200: The TCL A1 GTV projector is on sale at Amazon for $299.99, down from the list price of $499.99. That's a 40% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL A1 GTV projector $299.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $200 Some movies and shows deserve a massive screen. That's going to be true when you rewatch the Tron series before the new Tron: Ares releas
Meta Ray-Ban Display fail wasnt the worst. These tech demos are more cringe.
25Mashable / 3h
You may love Mark Zuckerberg for everything he's built; you may loathe him with a passion for the same reason. But just for a moment, when the Meta CEO stands on stage in his Meta Ray-Ban Displays and fails repeatedly to do the simplest possible task the AI-loaded glasses were designed to do — pick up a WhatsApp call — he's no longer Zuckerberg the great and powerful. SEE ALSO: Watch the Meta Ray
The Land Bridge You’ve Never Heard Of
Gizmodo / 3h
Recently discovered stone tools in Turkey suggest the presence of a bygone landmass that early humans may have used to cross into Europe.
These Are the 15 New York Officials ICE and NYPD Arrested in Manhattan
500+Wired / 3h
More than a dozen elected officials were arrested in or around 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, where ICE detains people in what courts have ruled are unsanitary conditions.
Elon Musk Hires Immigrants So He Can Pay Them Less, Lawsuit Allege
Futurism / 4h
Tesla, which has come under repeated fire due to CEO Elon Musk's political antics and its quality control issues , has been now slapped with a lawsuit that alleges that the company prefers hiring visa holding immigrants over American citizens in order to save money, according to Reuters . The lawsuit claims that Tesla relies heavily on workers who hold the H-1B visa, which grants temporary employ
Lucid just gave its EV owners a free dash cam mode and Tesla-style parking monitor –all from a software update
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
A recent over-the-air update has introduced some key new features to Lucid's ground-breaking electric SUV.
‘The new UI is borderline unusable’: Netflix subscribers are still complaining about the app re-design, and I’m 100% with them
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Is the 'new' Netflix as bad as some users say? We gave it a close look to find out.
Electric aviation awaits a battery breakthrough
BBC News / 4h
With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.
Let Sellful be your website builder, CRM, and more for a one-time fee
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Sellful ERP Agency Plan Lifetime Subscription : $349.97 (reg. $1,497) through Oct. 5 — one platform for websites, CRM, invoicing, marketing, and more. Opens in a new window Credit: Sellful Sellful White Label Website Builder & Software: ERP Agency Plan (Lifetime) $349.97 $1,497 Save $1,147.03 Running a business shouldn’t feel like managing 12 different apps at once. That’s where Sellful ER
Meet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners
21Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Does alcohol enhance one's foreign language fluency? Do West African lizards have a preferred pizza topping? And can painting cows with zebra stripes help repel biting flies? These and other unusual research questions were honored tonight in a virtual ceremony to announce the 2025 recipients of the annual Ig Nobel Prizes. Yes, it's that time of year again, when the serious and the silly converge—
iPhone 17 Review: The Best iPhone Value in Years
Gizmodo / 4h
Apple's regular, non-Pro and non-Air iPhone is a terrific overall package for the money. It's the Goldilocks iPhone in Apple's new mobile lineup.
OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild
40TechCrunch / 4h
AI models don't just hallucinate. They also "scheme," meaning deliberately lie or hide their true intentions.
Airline Miles on Debit Cards? Southwest Just Found a Way To Bring Them Back
View from the Wing / 4h
Airlines aren't getting a share of debit payments currently. The last major U.S. mileage-earning debit card was the SunTrust Delta SkyMiles product a decade ago. Continue reading ...
Grab a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for $74.99 and keep an eye on all your stuff
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $24.01: As of Sept. 18, get the Apple AirTags (4-Pack) for $74.99, down from their usual price of $99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 24%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirTags (4-Pack) $74.99 at Amazon $99 Save $24.01 How many times have you misplaced an important item like your keys or your wallet, only to be forced to hunt it down before you leave the house? It's never a fun
RFK Jr.’s Handpicked Vaccine Panel Nixes Measles-Chickenpox Combo for Kids Under 4
100+Gizmodo / 5h
The latest ACIP votes could lead to substantially fewer kids getting vaccinated.
Garmin Took One of Whoop’s Best Features, and You Don’t Need a New Watch to Use It
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It turns out the “lifestyle logging” feature introduced with Garmin’s Venu 4 watch announcement isn’t limited to that watch—it seems to be available to all Garmin users, which means the app has made a huge stride in catching up with competitors like Whoop. What is lifestyle logging? This feature lets you track different habits, behaviors, or facto
I tried out some super-cheap wired headphones – they put the bass in ‘bargain basement’
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I tested some $12.99 / £15 wired headphones – and they sound quite a lot better than they look.
An Odd Trio of ‘Halloween’ Movies Is Returning to Theaters
Gizmodo / 5h
You've probably seen the first 'Halloween' on the big screen, but here's your chance to also revisit 'Halloween 4' and 'Halloween 5.'
Midnight Murder Club is a lot of fun – but only if you can convince your friends to join in
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Midnight Murder Club is an enjoyable multiplayer game that's frustratingly difficult to experience.
American Express Platinum: Valuable new benefits and an offer as high as 175,000 bonus points
20The Points Guy Articles / 5h
American Express has refreshed its flagship The Platinum Card® from American Express , updating benefits while keeping the card firmly positioned as one of the top premium travel rewards cards on the market. With an $895 annual fee (see rates and fees ), the Platinum delivers lounge access, hotel elite status, extensive statement credits, and strong earning rates on flights and hotels. Combined w
Highest-ever offer: Earn 200,000 points with the newly refreshed Amex Business Platinum
The Points Guy Articles / 5h
If you're considering applying for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , now is the best time to do it. Alongside a long-rumored update to the personal card , Amex has also introduced changes to the business version of The Platinum Card® from American Express . And, to mark the occasion, the Business Platinum is offering its highest-ever offer. As is common with card refreshes, the
Quick Insert Is Your Chromebook's Hidden Superpower
How-To Geek / 5h
Composing an email or writing an article can require a lot of resources. You may have to switch between multiple tabs, reference multiple files, or use multiple apps to compile all of your information. Fortunately, Chromebooks include a little known feature called Quick Insert.
Now You See Me: Now You Dont trailer: The Four Horsemen ride again
Mashable / 5h
Don't let the early trailers have you stressed. Sure, Now You See Me: Now You Don't has new talent coming to the heisting crew of magicians, including I Saw The TV Glow 's Justice Smith, The Holdover s' Dominic Sessa, and Barbie 's Ariana Greenblatt. But the latest trailer from Lionsgate assures fans of Now You See Me and Now You See Me 2 that the Four Horsemen will ride again. In this much-antic
Elon Musk Has Focused on xAI Since Leaving Washington
NYT > Technology / 5h
Mr. Musk spent the summer at his artificial intelligence start-up xAI, trying to match the runaway success of OpenAI. The result was chaos.
Change These Settings to Extend Your New iPhone Air's Battery Life
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. 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 . The iPhone Air is a brand-new type of phone for Apple, shrinking down the iPhone’s internals into the thinnest form factor yet, at just 0.22 inches thick. Despite all that, Apple is
Surging AI demand for HDDs means that you may have to wait up to a year for 32+ TB hard disk drives, warns research - and yes, prices are also going up
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
AI growth pressures storage markets as 32TB and larger HDDs face year-long waits, shipping delays, and rising prices.
I know an e-scooter would be perfect for commuting – it’s a shame it’s (mostly) illegal for me to ride one
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
My experience with Pure Electric's e-scooters only confirmed that I would love to use one every day.
Congressman Calmly Explains There Are "Entities" Coming From “Five or Six Deepwater Areas”
24Futurism / 6h
Bet you didn't have this on your 2025 bingo card. Yesterday, a baffling video started making the rounds on social media showing Tennessee representative Tim Burchett casually claim that alien entities are here on Earth, and that they're rising out of the ocean. "What if, these are entities that are here on this earth, that have been on this earth for who knows how long, and we think they're comin
Sam Altman Addresses Wave of ChatGPT Deaths
Futurism / 6h
OpenAI is finally putting in parental controls on ChatGPT after parents of teenagers who killed themselves after using AI chatbots testified in front of Congress this week. In a company blog post on Tuesday, OpenAI announced that parents will be able to link their personal account with their kids' account, disable features as needed, get alerts if their children seem to be in distress while chatt
Huawei announces new AI infrastructure as Nvidia gets locked out of China
28TechCrunch / 6h
Huawei's SuperPoD interconnect technology creates clusters of chips, including AI chips, to increase compute.
New American Airlines Amenity Kits Promise Luxury—Deliver Eye Masks and Socks
View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines has been swapping out amenity kits with new limited edition offerings with the same regularity that DiCaprio ditches girlfriends the minute they pass driver’s ed. But they just need to go back to the ThisIsGround bags and their contents from before the pandemic. Continue reading ...
These $30 JBL headphones give you plenty of battery life for your buck
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Super-cheap headphones that are surprisingly good for the price
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Needs to Imagine More for Its Female Characters
56Gizmodo / 6h
Strange New Worlds? No, strange old ideas about gender roles.
The iPhone 17’s ProMotion display is the biggest upgrade owners of older iPhones will ever experience – I should know, I went back in time to prove it
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
After a week with old display technology, I'm excited for every new iPhone owner to experience the jump to 120Hz
I asked ChatGPT for the best secret Spotify tricks – here are 5 hacks it gave me that I didn't know about
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
This is what ChatGPT had to say when I asked it for the best hidden Spotify hacks.
Jackery’s New 3600 Plus Is a Power Station for Your House
How-To Geek / 6h
The smart energy company and popular power station brand Jackery just launched one of its biggest devices, the HomePower 3600 Plus. It hopes you'll use it to keep the lights on during an emergency power outage and touts it as a capable whole-home backup solution.
5 PC Building Mistakes I Made That You Don’t Have To
How-To Geek / 6h
Building a custom PC is fun. But, there are definitely some pitfalls that you could encounter when assembling your first PC. Having built numerous systems over the past decade, I’ve learned a lot of the mistakes that can be made, and now I want to tell you about them so you don’t make the same ones I did.
Despite awkward demos, Meta Ray-Ban Display early testers say its the real deal
100+Mashable / 6h
You may have heard that Meta announced some high-tech smart glasses this week. You also may have seen a viral demo video featuring Mark Zuckerberg where the product didn't work at all. Like, at all. The good news is that's apparently not always the case. The two major differentiators between these glasses and the other Meta Ray-Ban specs is that there's now a built-in display, and it comes with a
Here’s how to try Google’s hot new Nano Banana image generator
Mashable / 6h
Google launched the Nano Banana image generator in late August, and it's been building momentum through word of mouth ever since. The new model, officially dubbed Gemini 2.5 Flash Image , actually shot to the top of the LMArena AI leaderboard under its Nano Banana code name before Google officially rolled it out in its Gemini AI chatbot and app. Users have been so excited to try Nano Banana that
Ukraine Destroys Legendary Soviet-Era Telescope Once Used to Phone Aliens
55Gizmodo / 6h
The 230-foot antenna dish, located in Crimea, was among the largest in the world.
The Metaverse is not dead and AI may be its new savior
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Meta isn't finished with the Metaverse – n fact, AI could take it to a whole new level.
What’s Driving the Turnover at Musk’s AI Startup?
33Gizmodo / 6h
One exec who recently left praised Elon Musk while noting that there was "daylight between our worldviews."
How AI startups are fueling Google’s booming cloud business
28TechCrunch / 6h
Google Cloud is one of the company's fastest-growing business lines and continues to rack up new customers.
You Can Save $200 on Samsung’s Elite Gaming Monitor Today
Wired / 6h
This is one of the biggest, baddest screens you can game on, and it’s marked down to less than the smaller version.
“Get off the iPad!” warns air traffic control as Spirit flight nears Air Force One
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
As Air Force One journeyed from the US to the UK this week, it came within eight lateral miles of a Spirit Airlines flight heading up the East Coast from Fort Lauderdale to Boston. An alert air traffic controller in the New York control center reached out to the Spirit flight, telling it to execute an immediate right turn to avoid any possibility of colliding with Air Force One. But the Spirit pi
Google announces massive expansion of AI features in Chrome
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Now that it's looking like Chrome will remain in the Google fold , the browser is undergoing a Gemini-infused rebirth. Google claims the browser will see its most significant upgrade ever in the next few weeks as AI permeates every part of the experience. For people who use AI tools, some of these additions might actually be helpful, and for everyone else, well, Firefox still exists. The most pro
Northrop Grumman successfully resupplies ISS after overcoming software glitch
39Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Running a day late, Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo freighter pulled alongside the International Space Station on Thursday, delivering more than 5 tons of supplies and experiments to the lab's seven-person crew. NASA astronaut Jonny Kim took control of the space station's robotic arm to capture the Cygnus spacecraft at 7:24 am EDT (11:24 UTC) on Thursday. A short time later, the robot arm posi
Marshall Kilburn III vs JBL Xtreme 4: here's which Bluetooth speaker I'd spend my own money on
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Two top-tier Bluetooth speakers fight it out – and only one can be victorious.
FTC Sues Ticketmaster Over ‘Deceptive’ Ticket Pricing Tactics
Gizmodo / 6h
“American live entertainment is the best in the world and should be accessible to all of us," said the FTC chairman.
Thanks to AI, Charlie Kirk Will Never Die for Some People
41Gizmodo / 6h
The dead don't get to rest anymore.
Brendan Carr Isn't Going to Stop Until Someone Makes Him
65Wired / 6h
In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, experts say the FCC commissioner's conduct is flatly unconstitutional. They also expect him to keep going.
KDE Plasma 6.5 Beta Is Here, and I'm Excited
How-To Geek / 7h
The KDE Plasma version 6.5 just got released in beta, and it's bringing some exciting upgrades to the popular open source desktop environment for Linux and BSD operating systems. Dark mode switching, KRunner, and the clipboard manager are among the features seeing improvements.
No One Knows What ‘Terminally Online’ Means Anymore
87Wired / 7h
The memes and online footprint of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson don’t place him neatly in a box, though many are still trying.
Thousands of businesses could face meeting chaos worldwide because Microsoft Teams Rooms app won't work from October 14 - and yes, you can blame Windows 10 end of life for that
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Organizations worldwide risk disruption when Windows 10 Team support ends on October 14 2025, with Surface Hub v1 units left without future updates.
Does Dolby Vision on OLED TVs matter? I put LG and Samsung's most affordable models side by side to find out
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I compared two OLED TVs, one with Dolby Vision support and one without it, to test how important that feature is to picture quality.
Russia’s Space Chief Touts ‘Rapid’ Development of Starlink Rival
Gizmodo / 7h
The General Director of Roscosmos said the agency must shift away from the kind of outdated thinking that allowed SpaceX to achieve satellite dominance.
‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2 Is Peak, Again
Gizmodo / 7h
Science Saru's sophomore effort adapting Yukinobu Tatsu's ongoing Shonen Jump manga is a masterclass in anime firing on all fronts.
I Tried Typing on Two Keyboards at Once for a Week, Here’s How It Went
How-To Geek / 7h
Many of us mechanical keyboard enthusiasts have more than one keyboard—collecting comes with the hobby. As I was staring at my two mechanical keyboards the other day, an idea popped into my head: what would happen if I used both of them simultaneously?
Spirit Airlines CEO warns of deep schedule cuts in November
23The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Spirit Airlines will slash its schedule by a quarter in November as the discounter makes tough bankruptcy decisions. Dave Davis, CEO of Spirit, told staff members Wednesday in a memo viewed by TPG that the airline would be 25% smaller in terms of available seat miles, a standard industry measure of capacity, in November compared to the same month last year. The cuts, he wrote, would involve "sign
How to earn and redeem IHG food-and-beverage rewards
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
The IHG One Rewards program lets travelers start earning Milestone Rewards after just 20 nights at IHG properties in a calendar year. As you reach each milestone, you can choose from various perks. The options vary based on the milestone, but one option available at each tier is food-and-beverage rewards. So, here's what you need to know about IHG's food-and-beverage rewards, including how to ear
Move Aside, Chatbots: AI Humanoids Are Here
Wired / 7h
Today on Uncanny Valley, we talk about why the AI industry is investing in the development of humanoid robots, and what that means for us non-robots.
Jensen Huang Wants You to Know He’s Getting a Lot Out of the ‘Fantastic’ Nvidia-Intel Deal
Wired / 7h
Nvidia is investing $5 billion in Intel. The news comes after the US government took a roughly 10 percent equity stake in the struggling chipmaker.
Meta will let outside developers create AI-powered apps for its smart glasses
Engadget / 7h
Meta's lineup of smart glasses could soon get a lot more capabilities. The company will begin allowing outside developers to bring their apps to its RayBan and Oakley smart glasses, Meta announced on the second day of its Connect event. Up to now, Meta has only had a limited number of third-party integrations for its glasses, with apps like Spotify and Audible. But Meta will now allow developers
Forget about Thunderbolt 5, Seagate finally launches its first USB4 portable SSD under its legendary storage label
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
LaCie launches Rugged SSD4, a USB4 portable drive promising speeds of up to 4000MB/s, tough durability claims, and premium pricing across multiple models.
FTC sues Live Nation for failing to stop Ticketmaster scalpers
Mashable / 7h
Music industry titan Live Nation — and its subsidiary Ticketmaster — are facing the wrath of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the government agency and seven states filing a lawsuit alleging the company engages in “illegal” ticket resale practices. The filing accuses the company of failing to curb large-scale ticket resale operations, automatic bots, and purchase limits, "tacitly" working
Epic will let Fortnite creators sell in-game items in latest attempt to compete with Roblox
Engadget / 7h
Creators building experiences in Fortnite are getting a new way to earn revenue. Epic says developers will soon have the ability to make and sell in-game items in Fortnite , and earn a cut of the V-Bucks users spend to buy them. Previously, developers only earned money through Fortnite based on the amount of time users spent on their "islands," the in-game name for third-party experiences creator
Mark Zuckerberg Humiliated as AI Glasses Debut Fails in Front of Huge Crowd
20Futurism / 8h
On Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a slew of new augmented reality glasses, including what he claimed to be the "first AI glasses with high resolution," a new $799 version of its Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses that features a tiny screen that's viewable to the wearer. But it didn't take long for the company's MetaConnect 2025 keynote to descend into chaos. The social media giant's demos
Don’t Buy an Expensive AMD Motherboard, Buy One of These Instead
How-To Geek / 8h
AMD motherboards based on the AM5 socket are quite pricey on average. There are numerous models priced above $300, with many costing more than $400. On one hand, that’s somewhat understandable considering the features (PCIe 5.0, USB4, Wi-Fi 7), but on the other, AM5 boards sure are expensive.
The FTC sues Ticketmaster for allegedly colluding with resellers
Engadget / 8h
The FTC and seven states sued Ticketmaster owner Live Nation on Wednesday. The lawsuit accused the company of knowingly allowing brokers to buy tickets in bulk. Ticketmaster allegedly then let them resell the tickets at a significant markup on its own second-hand market. The FTC claims Ticketmaster was aware that resellers routinely bypassed its security measures for these purchases. The company
Tim Cook, Sam Altman, and more attend Trump’s UK state banquet
71TechCrunch / 8h
This change reveals the shifting economic needs of the U.K. and U.S. in the age of AI, as well as the rising prominence of technology and its leaders in Trump’s second administration.
Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot AI assistant is coming to Windows PCs and the Xbox mobile app
Engadget / 8h
Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI assistant is officially coming to Windows PCs and the Xbox mobile app. The company has been testing the tool for PCs with Xbox Insiders , but now it's getting a broader rollout. To that end, it'll be available to players aged 18 and older on the PC Game Bar. The Xbox app version rolls out this October, for both Android and iOS, after a beta test took place earlier th
‘Gen V’ Had Big Plans for Chance Perdomo Before His Untimely Death
21Gizmodo / 8h
Recasting the character of Andre Anderson was never an option for the 'Gen V' writing room.
Your Samsung Fridge ls Also Getting Ads Soon
How-To Geek / 8h
You have ads on your phone, your TV, your computer, and pretty much every electronic in your house. Now, Samsung wants to make your kitchen into free ad real estate, too.
I Watched Every Jimmy Kimmel Monologue Since Charlie Kirk Was Killed and All I Got Was This Sinking Feeling
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Most critics aren't even playing the clip of what Kimmel said.
Why the FDA Is Warning Against Some Wearable Baby Monitors
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As a new parent, it’s unfortunately pretty normal to be paranoid about whether your baby is breathing when you put them down for a nap. Gadgets promise peace of mind—like heart rate or movement sensors that attach to your baby or their crib. But the FDA is warning against most of them. As the FDA writes in a safety communication to parents and ped
Southwest Passenger Finds Gun Onboard—Crew Demands He Delete Evidence Or Be Removed [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Anker’s Recalled Batteries Caused Fires and 'Substantial Property Damage'
How-To Geek / 8h
With how popular portable battery packs are, when a bunch of packs suddenly start catching fire, it's a pretty big deal. In June, Anker announced a recall on over a million battery packs , then added five more models to the list a few weeks later "out of an abundance of caution." After further investigation, some of these certainly carry a risk, so this is your reminder to dispose of and replace
Discord will launch a native Meta Quest app next year
Engadget / 8h
In addition to new hardware announcements, Meta had software news to share during its Meta Connect 2025 conference today. The company revealed that Discord will be making a native app for the Meta Quest headset. According to Meta, the native window app will be available some time in 2026. The development makes sense. VR is a platform with a lot of gaming presence, so having Discord for easy socia
Software update shoves ads onto Samsung’s pricey fridges
58Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Days after someone revealed the news on social media, Samsung confirmed today that it is showing advertisements on some US customers’ smart fridges. Samsung said the ads showing on some Family Hub-series fridges are part of a pilot program, but we suspect that they may become more permanent additions to Samsung fridges and/or other types of screen-equipped smart home appliances. In a statement se
This Corsair Mouse Weighs Only 36 Grams
How-To Geek / 8h
Corsair makes a lot of different PC gaming hardware, light and heavy. This mouse that the company has just released is so light, it might actually be too light for many of you.
US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks
TechCrunch / 8h
Thalha Jubair, 19, was arrested in London on Thursday and accused by U.K. and U.S. authorities of involvement in dozens of hacks, including London's transit system and the U.S. Courts.
We Finally Know How Much It Cost to Train China’s Astonishing DeepSeek Model
Gizmodo / 8h
It's a little bit more than pocket change, but just a little.
New York Blood Center data breach sees 200,000 affected - and you might not even know you've been hit
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The organization doesn't keep contact data - and therefore can't notify the victims.
Maximizing Value and Avoiding Regret in Your Car Purchase: Top Things to Consider
How-To Geek / 8h
Arguably, one of the biggest purchases you will make in your life will be acquiring a car. The decision is overshadowed by factors that one may or may not be too cognizant of. New car prices are reaching all-time highs, and every possible hurdle is hitting the average costs across the board. Tariff impacts affecting all manufacturers are a present danger, but higher interest rates go further to c
Tesla's Robotaxis Have Already Gotten Into Numerous Accidents
Futurism / 8h
Tesla has been caught hiding details of three separate robotaxi accidents that happened since the launch of the service. As Electrek reports , the Elon Musk-led company reported the three crashes, which occurred in the early days of its pilot robotaxi service in Austin, to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) At the time, the company's robotaxi fleet of modified Model Y veh
The New ‘Critical Role’ Trailer Ushers in Campaign 4
Gizmodo / 9h
We're weeks away from the next big 'Critical Role' campaign, so here's a new trailer and character art to get your attention.
Eight Reasons Why Citi Strata Elite’s First-Year Value Feels Like A Mistake
View from the Wing / 9h
The Citi Strata Elite Card is Citi’s brand new entry into the premium rewards credit card space. It's already a crowded field, so they had to make a splash. This is a $595 annual fee card - priced below Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum - but comes packed with a lot of value and I jumped on the opportunity. The value from this card in the first year is huge. Continue reading ...
Something Extremely Strange Is Happening at the Event Horizon of This Supermassive Black Hole
26Gizmodo / 9h
New observations of M87*, the first black hole ever imaged, revealed that the supermassive blackhole has experienced several magnetic flips in the last decade.
Get a MagSafe Cable for 29% Off Today
How-To Geek / 9h
Today, you can grab a MagSafe Charger for your iPhone or AirPods for a surprisingly low price of just $35 on Amazon . This is a big 29% discount from its normal price of $49. This is the lowest price so far for the MagSafe Charger, which is a great deal considering its impressive 25W fast-charging.
Notion launches agents for data analysis and task automation
TechCrunch / 9h
The productivity platform said that the agent can create pages and databases, or update them with new data, properties, or views.
Uber is trying drone delivery again
TechCrunch / 9h
The company is partnering with Flytrex to make Uber Eats deliveries later this year. Uber is also making a small investment in Flytrex.
I ran with Oakley Meta Vanguard AI sports glasses and realized I need more action in my life
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I tried Oakley Meta Vanguard AI sports glasses, which seem perfectly built for an action lifestyle
Heres How I Made iOS 26 Look More Like iOS 18
How-To Geek / 9h
iOS 26 is out now as a free upgrade for compatible iPhones, and with it comes Apple’s new Liquid Glass aesthetic. So what if you don’t like what Apple has done with your iPhone?
Queens of the Dead trailer: Its a drag queen zombie apocalypse!
Mashable / 9h
Ever watched a zombie movie and thought, this could use more drag queens? Then IFC's upcoming queer horror comedy Queens of the Dead should be right up your alley. The film is the debut feature from director Tina Romero, who's the daughter of Night of the Living Dead director (and all-around zombie royalty) George A. Romero. Tina Romero co-wrote the film with Erin Judge. SEE ALSO: 2025 fall movie
I'm a Full-Time Creator, and Here's the Gear That Made My Apartment Into a Video Studio on a Budget
Lifehacker / 9h
I've worked out of my basement apartment as a content creator and videographer for several years now. As a result, I’ve had to find creative and unique ways to maximize space and find effective (yet inexpensive) gear to create my videos at the highest level possible. Sometimes, that can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting started. But you really only need to focus on three
Nobody Wanted This: Samsung Fridges Are Getting Ads
47Gizmodo / 9h
Samsung's ultra-expensive refrigerators need you to see an ad before you duck in for a midnight snack.
New Data Shows Europe to U.S. Fall Travel Plunges Up To 12.5% — Expect Fares To Be Slashed To Fill Seats
View from the Wing / 9h
Advance bookings for fall travel from Europe to the U.S. are down as much as 12.5%, a sharp drop that could push airlines to cut fares in order to keep planes full. Continue reading ...
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 Just Got Its First Beta Release
How-To Geek / 9h
Linux Mint just announced the beta release for LMDE 7, codenamed "Gigi." The beta release is available now, and you can download it from a variety of mirrors around the world. One of the more interesting things about this beta is that the root account is locked by default.
Romania’s HiSky Expands United States Flights, With New York & Chicago
36One Mile at a Time / 9h
In 2024, Romanian low cost airline HiSky began flying to the United States. Surprisingly, the route has operated year-round since then. Not only that, but we’re now seeing the airline expand, and announce plans to fly to a second airport in the United States… that’s kind of cool! HiSky adding flights to second United States airport Since June 2024, HiSky has been operating a flight between Buchar
Tina Romero’s Zombie Movie, ‘Queens of the Dead,’ Has a Queer, Gory, and Gleeful First Trailer
22Gizmodo / 9h
George A. Romero's daughter makes her directorial debut with the horror comedy starring Katy O'Brian, hitting theaters October 24.
Google now lets you share your custom Gemini AI assistants known as Gems
23TechCrunch / 9h
The feature launched last year, initially as part of the Gemini Advanced paid subscription, allowing users to write instructions to create an AI chatbot for different scenarios.
Acers 49-inch EI1 curved monitor is down to its best price since 2024
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $260 : As of Sept. 18, the Acer 49-inch EI1 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 25% in savings and its best price since last year. Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer 49-inch EI1 curved gaming monitor $799.99 at Amazon $1,059.99 Save $260 A good monitor can make or break your viewing experience. If your current setup is feeling lifeless and dull, it's probably
Your Samsung smart fridge may have ads on it now, because of course it does
Mashable / 9h
As if our collective lives weren't sardine-packed enough with ads, Samsung is now planning to force advertisements onto refrigerators. Corporate dystopia, right in your kitchen! A software update for Samsung’s Family Hub smart refrigerators will bring ads to some customers' screens in the U.S., but don't worry, that's a good thing, at least according to Samsung. The company said it's part of a ne
Mark Zuckerberg has begun his quest to kill the smartphone
86TechCrunch / 9h
"The promise of glasses is to preserve this sense of presence that you have with other people," Mark Zuckerberg said.
New Poll Finds That Americans Loathe AI
Futurism / 10h
A new poll by the Pew Research Center has found that Americans are getting extremely fed up with artificial intelligence in their daily lives. A whopping 53 percent of just over 5,000 US adults polled in June think that AI will "worsen people’s ability to think creatively." Fifty percent say AI will deteriorate our ability to form meaningful relationships, while only five percent believe the reve
Steam is ending support for Windows 32-bit next year
Engadget / 10h
Steam is officially dropping Windows 32-bit support at the end of this year, the company announced today. The only 32-bit version of Windows that is currently supported by Steam is Windows 10 32-bit. The company says 0.01 percent of systems reported through the Steam Hardware Survey are using that version of Windows. On any given day, Steam sees just over 36 million daily users , so it's safe to
Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream
Wired / 10h
Google weaving Gemini further into the popular Chrome browser is an inflection point for AI in our software, although some users will still be looking for the “off” switch.
Nvidia, Intel to co-develop “multiple generations” of chips as part of $5 billion deal
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In a major collaboration that would have been hard to imagine just a few years ago, Nvidia announced today that it was buying a total of $5 billion in Intel stock, giving Intel's competitor ownership of roughly 4 percent of the company . In addition to the investment, the two companies said that they would be co-developing "multiple generations of custom data center and PC products." "The compani
New attack on ChatGPT research agent pilfers secrets from Gmail inboxes
2 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The face-palm-worthy prompt injections against AI assistants continue. Today’s installment hits OpenAI’s Deep Research agent. Researchers recently devised an attack that plucked confidential information out of a user’s Gmail inbox and sent it to an attacker-controlled web server, with no interaction required on the part of the victim and no sign of exfiltration. Deep Research is a ChatGPT-integra
Google Launches AI-ified Chrome Browser
Gizmodo / 10h
The omnibox becomes the AI box.
Google brings Gemini in Chrome to US users, unveils agentic browsing capabilities, and more
TechCrunch / 10h
Google says the AI assistant will be able to complete tedious tasks for users, like booking a haircut or ordering weekly groceries.
After seeing Logitech’s AI-powered game streaming assistant in action, I think it’s one of the best uses of the tech yet
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Logitech is making AI actually useful for gaming with its Intelligent Gaming Agent. And you can try it now.
Google Chrome's Gemini Revamp Has Me Worried
How-To Geek / 10h
Google Chrome has slowly accumulated more generative AI features over the last two years, and now even more of them are on the way. Google has announced deeper integration with its Gemini AI assistant, including an “agent browsing assistant” that will attempt to automate online tasks.
I Use These Smart Home Routines Every Day, Here's Why
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you intimidated by setting up smart home routines? I’ve gone down the rabbit hole and set up quite a few around my house. Some are complex, and some do just one thing. Here are my favorite smart home automations and how I use them.
LimeWire says it bought Fyre Festival, asks obvious question
Mashable / 10h
"What could possibly go wrong?" That's the question posed by LimeWire, the file-sharing service turned NFT marketplace turned file-sharing service once again, after announcing that it has acquired the infamous Fyre Festival. According to a press release from LimeWire this week, the company has purchased the Fyre Festival brand after becoming the winning bidder in a "competitive bidding process" t
Grab the discounted Anker Solix C300 Power Station and stay prepared this fall
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $79.01: As of Sept. 18, get the Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station for $219.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299. That's a discount of 26%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Anker Solix C300 Portable Power Station $219.99 at Amazon $299 Save $79.01 If you've ever found yourself in the middle of an emergency situation where you lost power, you know how awesome and helpful i
Gemini in Chrome no longer requires a subscription
Engadget / 10h
Back at I/O 2025 , Google began integrating Gemini into Chrome. At the time, you needed an AI Pro or AI Ultra subscription to access the AI assistant in the browser. That's changing today . Google has begun rolling out the tool to all Chrome desktop users on both Windows and Mac. Provided you have Chrome's language set to English and live in the US, you'll see a new sparkle icon at the top of the
Google partners with UK nonprofit to detect and remove nonconsensual intimate images from Search
TechCrunch / 10h
Google has been slow to adopt StopNCII's system, as its partnership with the nonprofit comes a year after Microsoft integrated the tool into Bing.
Numeral raises $35M to automate sales tax with AI
29TechCrunch / 10h
The two-year-old sales tax startup Numeral is now valued at $350 million.
Nvidia x Intel press conference: as it happened
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Nvidia and Intel are teaming up with a major investment and production deal. We're covering the news live.
How to watch Newcastle vs Barcelona for *FREE* on RTÉ Player
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The 2025/26 Champions League continues on Thursday night and the highlight is Newcastle vs Barcelona. We'll show you how to watch it at no cost at all.
The Tor Project quietly launches a beta Android VPN – and looks for testers
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Tor Project has just launched its own "experimental" VPN app for Android in beta. Here's all we know.
Downgraded On A Flight: What Are Your Rights?
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Frustrating as it might be, there are all kinds of situations where you may find yourself downgraded on a flight. In this post, I’d like to talk a bit about what you’re entitled to in these situations, since it’s a question I get all the time. What can cause you to be downgraded on a flight? What are you entitled to if you are downgraded on a flight? It’s not necessarily so straightforward… Reaso
‘Now You See Me, Now You Don’t’ Doubles Down on the Heist Hype in New Trailer
25Gizmodo / 10h
Two generations of magicians team up against diamond-thirsting supervillain Rosamund Pike in the threequel.
Google patches another worrying Chrome security flaw - so update now, or be at risk
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A newly found Google Chrome zero-day is being exploited in the wild, so skip patching at your own risk.
Notepad's AI writing features will soon run locally on Copilot+ PCs
Engadget / 10h
CoPilot+ PC owners have a new perk in the pipeline. Your AI PC will soon perform Notepad's AI writing features on-device — no subscription required. The app's summarize, write and rewrite options were introduced earlier this year. Up to this point, you've needed a CoPilot Pro or Microsoft 365 subscription to use Notepad's AI writing tools. So, if you've splurged on an AI PC, this could save you a
A pivotal meeting on vaccine guidance is underway—and former CDC leaders are alarmed
28MIT Technology Review / 10h
This week has been an eventful one for America’s public health agency. Two former leaders of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explained the reasons for their sudden departures from the agency in a Senate hearing. And they described how CDC employees are being instructed to turn their backs on scientific evidence. The CDC’s former director Susan Monarez and former chief medical of
ICE unit signs new $3M contract for phone-hacking tech
22TechCrunch / 10h
Homeland Security Investigations, the law enforcement arm of ICE, adds phone-unlocking tech made by Magnet Forensics to its arsenal of technology used to power the Trump administration’s deportation crackdown.
Make Sure You Never Miss an HTG Article: Set Us As a Preferred Source on Google
How-To Geek / 10h
These days, the internet and the web are... complicated. Things are constantly changing, search results are getting worse , and the rise of AI tools, summaries, and algorithms makes it harder to get the content you actually want. Luckily, Google Search recently released a new feature that puts you in control. You can finally set your own preferred sources and see the sites you want, like How-To G
Woot has a refurbished XL Ninja Slushi on sale for under $250
23Mashable / 10h
SAVE OVER $100: A 96-ounce refurbished Ninja Slushi is on sale at Woot for $249.99. That's a savings of at least $100 compared to the standard price of a new 88-ounce Ninja Slushi which is listed at $349.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (refurbished, 96 ounce) $249.99 at Woot $349.99 Save $100 Ninja makes some of Mashable's favorite kitchen appliances . The Ninja Swirl affords
Bring home the Ecovacs Deebot T30S robot vacuum and mop for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $690: As of Sept. 18, get the Ecovacs Deebot T30S Robot Vacuum and Mop for $409.99, down from its usual price of $1,099.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 63% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Ecovacs Deebot T30S Robot Vacuum and Mop $409.99 at Amazon $1,099.99 Save $690 Ready to stop spending so much time cleaning the floors in your home? You don't have
Trump’s Golden Dome will cost 10 to 100 times more than the Manhattan Project
67Ars Technica - All content / 10h
One thing that's evident about President Donald Trump's proposal for the Golden Dome missile defense shield is that designing, deploying, and sustaining it will cost a lot of money, at least several hundred billion dollars, over the course of several decades. Beyond that, it's really anyone's guess. That doesn't sit well with some lawmakers , but the Republican-controlled Congress committed $25 b
Some dogs can classify their toys by function
39Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Certain dogs can not only memorize the names of objects like their favorite toys, but they can also extend those labels to entirely new objects with a similar function, regardless of whether or not they are similar in appearance, according to a new paper published in the journal Current Biology. It's a cognitively advanced ability known as "label extension," and for animals to acquire it usually
Mysterious Object From Beyond Solar System May Be "Seed" Traveling Galaxy and Creating New Planets, Paper Finds
Futurism / 11h
Astronomers have been fascinated after spotting an object earlier this year that came from interstellar space as is now hurtling through our inner solar system. Since then, they've been using powerful telescopes to study the mysterious object, trying to understand its unusual composition and exact origins . Most agree that it's probably a comet, albeit an unusual one, though at least one has posi
How to Schedule a Demo for Meta's New Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . Yesterday, at its 2025 Meta Connect conference, Meta finally unveiled its first Ray-Ban smart glasses that actually have a screen inside them. I have yet to try them for myself,
How to Adjust Strava’s Training Zones so They’re Actually Useful
Lifehacker / 11h
Strava's new Training Zones feature promises to help runners and cyclists better understand their training load across metrics like heart rate, power, and pace. That sounds like useful information, but if you've recently discovered that most of your runs fall into what's commonly called the "gray zone" ( Zone 3 ), take a deep breath: You aren't doing everything wrong, you don't need to panic, and
American Airlines Passenger Tried To Kill Her Dad With Rat Poison, Attacks Flight Attendant, Duct-Taped To Seat
34View from the Wing / 11h
An American Airlines passenger on a Charlotte–Las Vegas flight was duct-taped to her seat after threatening to kill a flight attendant, kicking crew members, and bragging mid-air that she once tried to kill her father with rat poison. Continue reading ...
AI > Crypto - Bitcoin mining spinoff gets $700 million investment from Nvidia to build hyperscale AI infrastructure using, you've guessed it, thousands of Blackwell GPUs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Nvidia invests $700 million in Nscale to build UK’s largest AI supercomputer with Microsoft and OpenAI.
I checked out Bilt's new Home Away from Home hotel collection — here's what you need to know
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Many credit card issuers have their own luxury hotel program — think American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Edit by Chase Travel℠ . These programs are available to only the most premium cardholders and come with benefits such as free breakfast and complimentary room upgrades. Bilt shook things up in July when it announced its new Home Away from Home hotel collection, which is available t
An Upsetting Number of Americans Are Dying From Alcohol
73Gizmodo / 11h
The alcohol-related death rate has nearly doubled over the past 25 years, UCLA researchers show.
The New ‘Batman’ Run Is 2025’s Best-Selling Comic Yet
Gizmodo / 11h
For the fourth time in history, there's a new 'Batman #1,' and fans bought the start to Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's new run.
DACLab says it can remove CO2 using less electricity than many competitors
22TechCrunch / 11h
DACLab repurposed technology originally intended to capture carbon from power plants and other industrial facilities. It says the approach has been key to lowering costs.
Amazon is spending $1billion to give its warehouse staff and drivers a well-earned pay rise
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Wages are about to climb for Amazon US workers, while benefits will become even better.
Dying Light: The Beast dials up the horror and keeps the parkouring, zombie-bashing action – and it's a blast
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Dying Light: The Beast is a bloody good time that benefits from some fresh changes to the series formula - just don't expect it to be wildly different.
What Is an RGB Mini-LED TV, and How Does It Compare to OLED?
How-To Geek / 11h
After years of trying to compete with OLED TVs using enhancements like full-array local dimming, Mini-LEDs, and quantum dots, LED TV technology is ready to make a significant jump with the new RGB Mini-LED TVs.
Save On JetBlue Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
400+One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced that can earn you bonus points on a JetBlue purchase, and it has the potential to be a great deal. Spend $250+ with JetBlue, earn 5K bonus points A new targeted Amex Offers deal has just been rolled out, which offers 5,000 Membership Reward
Libby just made a major change to its hold system, and some users arent happy
23Mashable / 11h
Libby , the internet's beloved app that delivers e-books and audiobooks from your local library to your e-reader or phone, has made a big change to its hold system. The news broke subtly as users went into the Libby app to discover a new message on the hold page. Libby users discovered a new message about the hold system within the app. Credit: Screenshot: Libby The message stated: "Hold suspensi
The LG 75-inch QNED90T Mini LED TV is under $1,000 for the first time
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $100 : As of Sept. 18, the LG 75-inch QNED Mini-LED TV is on sale for $996.99 at Amazon. That's $100 or 9% off its current list price, which knocks it down to a new record-low. Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 75-inch QNED90T Mini LED TV $996.99 at Amazon $1,096.99 Save $100 From lighting to resolution to refresh rates, complicated specs make buying a new TV a challenging task. But ultima
Apple admits the new iPhone cameras have a rare glitch, promises fix is coming
24Mashable / 11h
The new iPhones will be released on Friday , but select early reviewers are already testing them, and CNN Underscored has identified a "rare" camera glitch. (Mashable's reviews are still in progress and coming soon.) In a review of the new ultra-thin iPhone Air, CNN Underscored reported that glitches occurred while taking photos at a concert with both the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max cameras.
Meta Oakley Vanguard Hands-On: Time to Yee-Haw!
Gizmodo / 11h
I tried Meta's new wraparound Oakley shades and I have some thoughts.
How to watch Man City vs Napoli: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
All the ways to watch Man City vs Napoli live streams online and on TV from anywhere, as both teams get their Champions League campaigns underway.
ExpressVPN launches free VPN service to combat the dangers of low-quality freebies
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
EventVPN is now available to download on the Apple App Store, blending a premium VPN architecture with a privacy-first advertising model.
A former Facebook lobbyist is now in charge of the EU's Facebook regulator
Engadget / 11h
A former lobbyist for Meta is now in charge of the EU's chief regulator for big tech firms, according to reporting by The Irish Times . Niamh Sweeney has been named commissioner of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), which is one of the largest EU data protection authorities. Prior to this, she worked at Meta for six years. Sweeney was director of European public policy at WhatsApp and head of
Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist
NYT > Technology / 11h
United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
NASA Mission to Map Sun’s Protective Bubble Could Help Better Predict Dangerous Space Weather
Gizmodo / 11h
The IMAP probe will collect near real-time data about space weather.
Apple promises fix for 'very rare' camera glitch on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Black squares and white squiggles are appearing on some photos from some of the new iPhones from Apple.
Disappear online - Windscribe’s Chrome and Edge VPN extensions get a privacy upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Windscribe takes Chrome and Edge privacy to the next level with an Anti-Fingerprinting tool that limits online tracking by spoofing browser identifiers.
Top VC firm is warning thousands their data may have been hacked - here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Insight Partners has started notifying roughly 12,000 people, months after concluding its investigation.
I’ve been testing the DJI Mini 5 Pro – trust me, it’s the drone to get if you shoot for social
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The DJI Mini 5 Pro punches well above its weight, with its class-leading camera and flight features. In fact, in many ways its surpasses pricier and heavier alternatives, too.
Nothing’s New Ear 3 Fix One of the Worst Things About Wireless Earbuds
Gizmodo / 11h
But there's a catch. There's always a catch.
I review smart home tech for a living, and these are my top 3 wireless security cameras for every budget
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Secure your home today without paying for professional installation.
Last chance! These iPhone 17 preorder deals could end tomorrow - get a free device, cheap plan, freebies, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
This week's iPhone 17 preorder promotions are likely to be the best iPhone deals we'll see until Black Friday - don't miss them!
This Forgotten Luxury Sedan Still Turns Heads Today
How-To Geek / 11h
Luxury sedans come and go, but some deserve more credit than they get. The Jaguar XF is one of those cars—sleek, stylish, and quietly overlooked in a market that’s always chasing the next big thing.
Indeed scam texts are on the rise again as job market stalls
Mashable / 11h
Scammers constantly change and adapt tactics. When E-Z Pass toll scams became a trending topic, scammers started sending DMV and speeding ticket collection texts instead. The latest ploy: sending scam texts from job services like Indeed, offering jobs and quick cash. In June, we reported that searches for the term “indeed scam texts” increased 550 percent in the past 12 months, with a sharp spike
The Diplomat Season 3 trailer promises red hot political tête-à-tête
Mashable / 11h
After that incendiary Season 2 finale, Debora Cahn's The Diplomat is back for another round of international plotting and simmering sexual tension, with a brand-new trailer out today. Last season ended with a big ol' bombshell involving U.S. Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney), who landed one hell of a promotion with the sudden death of President William Rayburn (Michael McKean). With Penn
The Beats Studio Buds are less than $80 at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $70 : As of Sept. 18, the Beats Studio Buds are on sale for just $79.95 at Amazon in black and red. That's a 47% drop from their list price of $149.95. To say the wireless earbud market is oversaturated would be a massive understatement. If you want something that'll blow you away, go with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds — but they'll trouble your wallet. If you want something cheap, Ank
Samsungs Tri-Fold phone could come to the U.S. this year
Mashable / 11h
Samsung released its best foldable yet in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 earlier this year, but it might try to outdo itself before the year is over. A couple of different reports indicate that Samsung's oft-rumored "Tri-Fold" phone (which would be an extra-large foldable that has two creases instead of just one) is set to launch this year. For starters, Korean tech outlets like Newspim reported a couple of
ChatGPT Is Blowing Up Marriages as Spouses Use AI to Attack Their Partners
85Futurism / 12h
A husband and wife, together nearly 15 years, had reached a breaking point. And in the middle of their latest fight, they received a heartbreaking text. "Our son heard us arguing," the husband told Futurism . "He's 10, and he sent us a message from his phone saying, 'please don't get a divorce.'" What his wife did next, the man told us, unsettled him. "She took his message, and asked ChatGPT to r
Two Teens Allegedly Killed by AI Wrote the Same Eerie Phrase in Their Diaries Over and Over
Futurism / 12h
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. The families of three teens have filed lawsuits alleging that chatbots hosted by the company Character.AI pushed their teenage children, ranging from 13 to 16 years old, int
Want a MacBook? Best Buy has record-low prices on every model right now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Best Buy has a massive sale on Apple MacBooks, with incredible deals on powerful models, with record-low prices starting at just $699.99.
Jaguar Smashes Record for the Species’ Longest Recorded Swim, Baffling Scientists
Gizmodo / 12h
The feat challenges previous assumptions about how jaguars move into new territories, crucial information for their conservation.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Is Officially Coming Back for Season 3
72Gizmodo / 12h
Matt and friends will be back for round 3, which begins filming next year.
This Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Could Have Been Catastrophic
Wired / 12h
A pair of flaws in Microsoft's Entra ID identity and access management system could have allowed an attacker to gain access to virtually all Azure customer accounts.
Intel and NVIDIA Will Make x86 Hardware
How-To Geek / 12h
NVIDIA and Intel have announced a historic collaboration that will see them jointly develop a new generation of custom processors for both data centers and personal computers. NVIDIA is also investing $5 billion in Intel's common stock.
Hackers claim they stole 1.5 billion Salesforce records from hundreds of companies in major hack - but are they telling the truth?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Months after the hack, the miscreants came forward with more details but confirmation is still pending.
Time to upgrade – these five-star Samsung OLED TVs are now up to $1,600 off
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We awarded Samsung's S95F and S90F OLED TVs five stars in our reviews, and now you can save up to $1,600 on these top-rated TVs.
Meta’s $799 Ray-Ban Display is the company’s first big step from VR to AR
78Ars Technica - All content / 12h
At last year's Meta Connect, Mark Zuckerberg focused less on the company's line of Quest VR headsets and more on the "Orion" prototype see-through augmented reality glasses , which he said could launch in some form or another "in the next few years." At the Meta Connect keynote Wednesday evening, though, Zuckerberg announced that the company's Meta Ray-Ban Display AR glasses would be available st
How weak passwords and other failings led to catastrophic breach of Ascension
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Last week, a prominent US senator called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Microsoft for cybersecurity negligence over the role it played last year in health giant Ascension's ransomware breach, which caused life-threatening disruptions at 140 hospitals and put the medical records of 5.6 million patients into the hands of the attackers. Lost in the focus on Microsoft was something as
Right-wing political violence is more frequent, deadly than left-wing violence
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
After the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump claimed that radical leftist groups foment political violence in the US, and “they should be put in jail.” “The radical left causes tremendous violence,” he said, asserting that “they seem to do it in a bigger way” than groups on the right. Top presidential adviser Stephen Miller also w
Buy Air Canada Aeroplan Points With 85% Bonus (1.46 Cents Per Point)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
Often buying points strategically can be a good value , especially for first and business class travel. Several weeks ago, Air Canada Aeroplan launched its latest promotion on purchased points, and it has the potential to be quite an attractive offer. While this was supposed to expire last week, the deal has been extended by an additional two weeks, so I’d like to cover those details. Aeroplan is
If SuperAI Makes Us All Billionaires Does the Population Problem Get Solved?
Next Big Future / 12h
Fertility rates have plummeted even in historically high-fertility, lower-income contexts like India and Bangladesh. The fertility replacement level is roughly 2.1 children per woman. This means each women becomes a mother and has at least one daughter who can also have children. The birth rate in South Korea and some countries is at 0.8-1.2. This ... Read more
Scientists Just Found South America’s First Amber-Preserved Insects—and They’re Stunning
Gizmodo / 12h
The amber fossils preserve an impressive array of ancient bugs and plants that scientists are using to piece together a previously unknown Cretaceous ecosystem.
China Turns Legacy Chips Into a Trade Weapon
Wired / 12h
As Washington pushes for a TikTok deal, Beijing is countering with probes into American chipmakers.
I Made These 8 Custom Themes to Show What's Possible in macOS Tahoe
How-To Geek / 12h
With macOS 26, Apple is adding a whole heap of new customization tools to your Mac just as it did with the iPhone last year. You can now change your app icon styles, colors, accents, and combine them with all the old mainstays like dark or light mode and custom wallpapers.
China closes antitrust probe into Google's Android operating system
Engadget / 12h
China is ending its antitrust probe into Google, which had centered around Android’s ubiquity in the mobile world and what impact, if any, it was having on Chinese phone makers like Oppo and Xiaomi that use the software. As reported by the Financial Times , this move comes amid ongoing discussions between the US and Chinese governments over TikTok , NVIDIA , tariffs and the broader trading relati
Google and PayPal team up on agentic commerce
32TechCrunch / 12h
PayPal announced on Wednesday a new multi-year partnership with Google that will see the payments giant using Google's AI technology to create new AI-powered shopping experiences.
Nothing's New Ear (3) Earbuds Are Truly Bizarre
How-To Geek / 12h
Nothing is most known for its smartphones these days, but the young company first started out as an audio company with an eventual goal of launching a phone. And just like its phones, its earbuds have gotten better. The latest earbuds by Nothing are here, and they're good—and weird.
Attention gamers: The 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Arc curved monitor is on sale at Amazon for a massive $1,200 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $1,200: The 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Arc curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, down from the list price of $2,699.99. That's a 44% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Arc curved gaming monitor $1,499.99 at Amazon $2,699.99 Save $1,200.00 Gaming is one of the best winter hobbies . It provides an enjoyab
Battlefield 6 will let console players avoid PC crossplay to prevent cheaters ruining everyone's good time
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Battlefield 6 has revamped aim assist on console and the option to avoid crossplay with PC players.
US House Oversight Committee summons CEOs of Discord, Twitch, Reddit to testify on online radicalization
47TechCrunch / 12h
In a statement, Rep. James Comer referenced the murder of Charlie Kirk and “other acts of politically motivated violence” as reasons why Congress has a “duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence."
Political Influencers Are Ramping Up Security—and Posting Through It
95Wired / 12h
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, political influencers have to balance security and the requirements of the job. “Part of my rate is the ‘someone might kill me tax,’” says one.
Samsung’s very expensive Family Hub fridges will now treat you to ads on their displays
Engadget / 12h
If you’ve just shelled out thousands of dollars on one of Samsung’s smart fridges , you’d be forgiven for expecting it to leave you alone, rather than encouraging you to spend even more money. But that is no longer the case — following a recent update, you’ll start seeing ads on the fridge’s display. According to Android Authority , the new software update is being rolled out to Samsung’s Family
Apple's 25W MagSafe charger is on sale for $35
Engadget / 12h
Just ahead of the iPhone 17 lineup arriving on Friday, you can pick up Apple's 25W MagSafe charger for a song. The two-meter version of the more powerful charging cable has dropped by 29 percent from $49 to $35 . That's a record-low price. As it happens, that actually makes the two-meter version of the cable less expensive than the one-meter variant. The shorter cable will run you $39 as things s
Nvidia buys $5B stake in Intel, planning AI chip collaboration
59TechCrunch / 12h
Nvidia has agreed to invest $5 billion in Intel as part of a broader deal to together develop "multiple generations" of data center and PC products. Nvidia will buy Intel stock.
From scrappy challenger to IPO: Chris Britt brings Chime’s playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 12h
Chris Britt brings Chime’s playbook to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in October. Whether you’re building in fintech or another fast-moving sector, this is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how to scale with resilience, discipline, and purpose.
Countering threats to business logic
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Flawed logic in applications are a business weak spot
GNOME 49 Is Finally Out: Here's What's New
How-To Geek / 12h
GNOME 49, codenamed "Brescia," has officially been released, bringing a lot of new features and improvements like a new video player, a new document viewer, and some awesome new wallpapers. You're going to see it rolling out to popular Linux distributions like Fedora 43 and Ubuntu 25.10 very soon.
Python Package Index Responds to Malware Attack by Invalidating Tokens
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How-To Geek / 12h
The Python Package Index (PyPI), run by the Python Software Foundation, has officially invalidated all the publishing tokens that were stolen in the GhostAction supply chain attack that happened earlier in September. This means that attackers can't use those stolen tokens to publish malware.
Nvidia to Buy $5 Billion Stake in Intel, Giving Rival a Lifeline
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
The deal between the chipmakers, whose fortunes have diverged sharply, includes plans to collaborate on technology to power artificial intelligence.
CEO of DeepMind Points Out the Obvious: OpenAI Is Lying About Having "PhD Level" AI
Futurism / 12h
British researcher and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, a luminary of AI research who won a Nobel prize last year, is throwing cold water on his peers' claim that AI has achieved "PhD-level" intelligence. During a recent appearance at a summit put on by the "All-In" podcast, Hassabis was asked about what was holding us back from reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI), the hypothetical
Email: the weak link in healthcare cybersecurity
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Healthcare’s cybersecurity had evolved, but email still lingers as its most exploited and overlooked weakness.
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