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Air Niugini Adds Airbus A220 To Fleet, Replacing Fokker 70 & 100
5KOne Mile at a Time / 20h
In mid-2022, Air Niugini placed a large aircraft order (at least in the context of the carrier’s overall fleet size). There’s now an exciting update, as the airline has taken delivery of its first of these jets. I know Air Niugini might seem random to many people, but this remains one of the small airlines that I find to be most intriguing. Air Niugini is acquiring 11 Airbus A220s Air Niugini has
Extremist Groups Hated Charlie Kirk. They’re Using His Death to Radicalize Others
500+Wired / 9h
The Oath Keepers are apparently restarting, and extremist groups like the Proud Boys are calling for “state violence” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death.
Hurdle hints and answers for September 13, 2025
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
How to watch Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The big games just keep coming in the 2025 Asia Cup , with Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka next up on the stacked schedule. Group B is tougher to predict than Group A, with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan all gunning
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 13, 2025
Mashable / 1h
We're getting closer to the New Moon, and soon there'll be days where we hardly see any moon at all. We're now on day 21 of the lunar cycle, 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. Let's find out what's happening wi
Tesla from $396 to $1000: Tesla’s Robotaxi, Chips & Energy Empire Exposed!
Next Big Future / 2h
Tesla AI5 will be produced by TSMC starting in 2026. There will be Estimated volumes of 10-20% of relevant TSMC wafers, yielding 50-100 chips per wafer. AI6, will use Samsung’s facilities in Texas, potentially allowing 50-80% (or near 100%) dedication, enabling 5x or more chips than TSMC. Redlich’s analysis involves estimating tokens (AI processing units) ... Read more
You have to pay Claude to remember you, but the AI will forget your conversations for free
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Claude now offers incognito chats free to everyone, making it easier to have private, ephemeral AI conversations.
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 13, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 13, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 13, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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 13, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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 13, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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
Scientists: It’s do or die time for America’s primacy exploring the Solar System
20Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth's climate, exploring the Solar System, and probing mysteries of the Universe. This year's budget expires at the end of this month, and Congress must act before October 1 to avert a government shutdown. If Congress passes a budget before then, it will most likely be in the form of a continuing resolution, an extension
Horror Icon Lin Shaye Is Returning to ‘Insidious’
Gizmodo / 6h
The latest installment in the horror series is from filmmaker Jacob Chase; it'll be out August 21, 2026.
How to watch the 2025 Emmy Awards live this weekend
Mashable / 6h
The best deals for watching the Emmys live without cable: Best overall Paramount+ Premium annual subscription $59.99 for your first year (save $60) Best for students Paramount+ Premium for students $6.49 per month (save $6.50 per month) Best for Walmart shoppers Paramount+ Essential free with Walmart+ membership (save $59.99 per year) BEST NON-STREAMING OPTION Best Buy Essentials digital antenna
Tackle tough jobs with this Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $20: As of Sept. 12, get the Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set for $39.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $59.98. That's a discount of 33% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set $39.98 at Amazon $59.98 Save $20 Do you have a set of projects that need doing around the house? No tools to complete them with? This Amazon deal can ge
Cancel Culture Comes for Artists Who Posted About Charlie Kirk’s Death
300+Wired / 6h
A “South Park” episode was taken off air, a DC comic series was canceled, and several artists were fired in the aftermath of the shooting.
EcoFlow is giving away free gear with select power station purchases — heres how to claim it
Mashable / 6h
GET A FREE ITEM: As of Sept. 12, when you purchase $800 worth of qualifying EcoFlow items at Amazon, like the Delta 2 Max solar generator on sale for $999 (reg. $1,699), you'll get a free benefit item . EcoFlow Delta 2 Max solar generator $1,399 at Amazon $1,699 Save $300 + Get a free EcoFlow item Getting a hefty discount on a big purchase is always a win, but scoring a free gift on top of it fee
Citi Strata Elite: I Was Approved Instantly. $2,400 First Year Value, Readers Confirm Success
View from the Wing / 6h
Valuing the points at 1.5 cents apiece and realizing the hotel credit and splurge credits twice in the first cardmember year (because the benefits are timed to calendar year) that's at least $2,400 in year one value... without putting a price on the Admirals Club passes or Priority Pass benefit. Continue reading ...
Ram ends EV pickup truck plans
TechCrunch / 6h
Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, said Friday that it will no longer develop a battery-electric full-size pickup. The company cited low demand for full-size battery-electric trucks as the primary reason.
How AREA15 Is Evolving Immersive Entertainment With Universal Horror Unleashed and More
Gizmodo / 7h
Zone 2 of the Las Vegas destination opens September 17, and io9 has the scoop on what's to come.
Brevilles Barista Touch Impress espresso machine is the cheapest its ever been
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $500 : As of Sept. 12, the Breville Barista Touch Impress espresso machine is on sale for $999.95 at Amazon. That's 33% off its list price and the lowest price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Breville Brevilla Barista Touch Impress $999.95 at Amazon $1,499.95 Save $500 Most espresso machines come with major sticker shock — though you definitely get what you pay for. And when you add
Bullets Found After the Charlie Kirk Shooting Carried Messages. Here’s What They Mean
300+Wired / 7h
The inscriptions on bullets recovered near the scene of Charlie Kirk's murder appear to reference video games like Helldivers 2 and online furry role-play, not a legible political ideology.
RFK Jr.’s CDC may limit COVID shots to 75 and up, claim they killed kids
88Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Under ardent anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, federal health officials are working to link COVID-19 mRNA vaccines to the deaths of 25 children, and may further restrict access to the shots, possibly recommending them for people aged 75 and up, instead of 65 and up, according to The Washington Post . Four unnamed sources close to the situation told the Post that Trump administration hea
Modder injects AI dialogue into 2002’s Animal Crossing using memory hack
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
When software engineer Joshua Fonseca recently connected the GameCube simulation classic Animal Crossing to a modern AI language model like the kind that powers ChatGPT, he decided to shake things up. By programming the AI to roleplay as villagers growing aware of their debt situation, and giving them a shared memory to track conversations, Fonseca orchestrated a scenario where the residents bega
Vietnam creditors hit by cyberattack - sensitive data at risk
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Vietnam confirms cyberattack on credit data center as authorities investigate potential personal data theft.
Adult Swim's Disturbing Infomercials: A Surreal Nightmare
How-To Geek / 7h
Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" programming block gave us so much groundbreaking TV, and we're still feeling the effects of it today, as creators who got their big break with Adult Swim moved on to create other iconic media.
Meta Might Unveil a Smart Watch to Control Its Next-Gen AI Glasses
Lifehacker / 8h
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 rumor mill is working overtime about news that might drop at next week's Meta Connect 2025. Two new pieces of gossip : Meta may announce that its rumored AR smart glasses are po
Why the Pixel 9a Is Still the Best Google Phone for Most People
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Late last month, Google launched the Pixel 10 and the Pixel 10 Pro . They’re the latest big releases in the Android world, which might carry more weight given the muted response to the iPhone 17 from some corners of the internet . But even if you are thinking of making the move to a new operating system, I wouldn’t recommend either flavor of Pixel
‘Red Hood’ Writer Speaks Out on Book’s Surprise Cancellation
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Gretchen Felker-Martin opens up on her 'Red Hood' book being cancelled and her comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination.
The latest attraction in Vegas? Dynamic pricing at hotel lobby shops
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The law of supply and demand is constantly in practice in Las Vegas, where everything from hotel rates to Las Vegas Raiders ticket prices can fluctuate on a moment's notice during busy weekends. These price adjustments are also happening in those omnipresent lobby shops that sell everything from booze to chips and bottled water. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal , surge pricing, or dynami
Tesla Board Chair Defend’s Elon Musk’s Humongous Pay Proposal
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
Robyn Denholm, normally media shy, is campaigning to get shareholders to back the chief executive’s trillion-dollar compensation package.
Feds try to dodge lawsuit against their bogus climate report
20Ars Technica - All content / 8h
While the Trump administration has continued to refer to efforts to avoid the worst impacts of climate change as a scam, it has done almost nothing to counter the copious scientific evidence that demonstrates that climate change is real and doing real damage to the citizens of the US. The lone exception has been a draft Department of Energy report prepared by a handful of carefully chosen fringe
After Kirk shooting, Utah governor calls social media a “cancer.” Will we treat it like one?
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The conservative broadcaster/provocateur Charlie Kirk—murdered this week during a visit to a Utah college—had tweeted some life advice this summer: "When things are moving very fast and people are losing their minds, it’s important to stay grounded. Turn off your phone, read scripture, spend time with friends, and remember internet fury is not real life. It’s going to be ok." Kirk was not himself
Amazon removes likely AI-generated books about Charlie Kirk that sparked conspiracies
Mashable / 8h
As people searched for more information surrounding the fatal shooting of right-wing commentator and activist Charlie Kirk , some searchers stumbled across a few odd Amazon listings — books about the unfolding event. The Legacy of Charlie Kirk: A Biography of His Rise, His Movement, and His Tragic Death read one of the book titles. The Charlie Kirk Shooting: A Nation on Edge read the title of ano
Get lifetime access to Imagiyo’s AI image generator for just $49
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: and create professional visuals with zero design experience. Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) $49 $495 Save $446 In content-driven businesses, visual assets can make or break your message — but producing them is often expensive, time-consuming, or dependent on external resources. Imagiyo AI Image Generator offers a str
The Last of Us season 3 will see Neil Druckmann retaining a ‘high level’ role – here’s why this is very good news for the HBO series
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
A new interview with Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has confirmed he'll still be helping out with The Last of Us season 3.
What to expect at Meta Connect 2025: 'Hypernova' smart glasses, AI and the metaverse
Engadget / 8h
Meta Connect, the company's annual event dedicated to all things AR, VR, AI and the metaverse is just days away. And once again, it seems like it will be a big year for smart glasses and AI. This year, the event will take a slightly different format than in the past. Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to kick things off with an evening keynote at 5PM PT on Wednesday, September 17. A developer keynote w
Asus wants you to pay $1469 for a posh ProArt RTX 5080 GPU with a wooden frame - is a $500 premium worth it? I don't think so
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Asus ProArt RTX 5080 combines wood-inspired design, creator-focused features, and standard RTX 5080 specs while carrying an inflated premium.
Via shrugs off tepid open to end first day of trading slightly above IPO price
TechCrunch / 8h
Transit tech software startup Via had its IPO debut on Friday, starting at below offering price before rising to close at nearly $50.
9 Massive Laptops That Redefine "Portability"
How-To Geek / 8h
Even the biggest, heaviest laptop I own—a 17-inch workstation monster— can still easily fit in a backpack with enough room left for snacks. But over the course of portable computing history, there have been some computers that really stretch the definition of "mobile".
At $249, this HP Chromebook is a great buy if you need a cheap laptop
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Best Buy has some strong laptop deals if you're still shopping for a new device, including this cheap and capable HP Chromebook 15 for $249.
I didn’t think I’d get on with these ultra-cheap earbuds – but they truly surpassed my expectations
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for some super-cheap wireless earbuds with ANC? The Tozo NC9 could be an option well-worth considering.
Everyone Obsesses Over Business Class—Delta President Admits Coach Matters Most, And American Airlines Doesn’t Get It
View from the Wing / 8h
The coach experience matters as much as business class for an airline - even (and especially) an airline that wants to maximize its premium revenue. Becoming a premium carrier is a decade-long process. It stretches across the entire product offering, not just premium products. It takes investment and it takes a huge change in culture and mindset. It's a journey not just for the airline, but for c
Deciphering last week's air travel protection news: What are your rights as a passenger?
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Airline passenger rights have been in the spotlight since last week. First, news broke that airlines are lobbying the Trump administration to remove a wide range of consumer protection regulations. Then, the administration said that it would scrap a Biden-era rule that required airlines to compensate customers for delays and cancellations. Amid all the headlines, it can be confusing to parse what
Throwback Movie Showings Could Keep Cinemas Afloat
How-To Geek / 8h
When's the last time you went to the cinema to see the latest and greatest movie releases? It's been a while for me too! Going to the cinema is just too expensive, inconvenient, and if the movie's coming to my home shortly after its theatrical run, what's the point?
The Little Bean Guy in Your Focus Friend App Now Has Two Rooms in His House
Lifehacker / 8h
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 . For the first time since the Focus Friend app overtook ChatGPT on the App Store , there’s a major addition that lets you unlock a new set of rewards. Previously, setting your phone
Wow: Delta Axes New York To Brussels Route After 34 Years
71One Mile at a Time / 9h
Do the people of Belgium not appreciate the refined, bespoke, aged elegance of Delta’s Boeing 767-300ERs, or what’s going on here? Thanks to JonNYC , AirlineGeeks , and Matt, for flagging this… Delta will no longer fly from New York to Brussels Historically, Delta has operated year-round service to Brussels (BRU) out of New York (JFK), along with summer seasonal service out of Atlanta (ATL). That
'The models are really devious': Sam Altman's hardware chief says OpenAI wants kill switches built into hardware in case things go wrong
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
OpenAI hardware leader warns that devious AI models require real time hardware kill switches and deeper safeguards built directly into chips.
Lee Pace Reveals the Secrets of His ‘Foundation’ Bod
49Gizmodo / 9h
As fans of the show well know, Brother Day has no problem showing off his clone-honed physique.
Pilot union urges FAA to reject Rainmaker’s drone cloud-seeding plan
20TechCrunch / 9h
Rainmaker wants to use flares to seed clouds — the airline pilots' union says it won't be safe.
Lee Pace Has Big Hopes for the Fourth Season of ‘Foundation’
53Wired / 9h
WIRED spoke to Lee Pace on the eve of the season finale of Foundation about clone consciousness, robot gods, and what’s next for the newly renewed show.
When Astronauts Enter Space, a "Dark Genome" Activates in Their DNA
Futurism / 9h
Researchers have found that human stem cells are constantly under stress in the microgravity of space — activating hidden, ancient sections of DNA called the "dark genome." In a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell last week, a team of researchers led by Sanford Stem Cell Institute director Catriona Jamieson used a cellphone-sized device on board the International Space Station to watch
Elon Musk Appears to Now Be Firing the People Behind Grok
Futurism / 9h
After vowing to create a " maximum truth-seeking " AI, Elon Musk appears to now be sacking the people who built it for him. Slack screenshots leaked to Business Insider show that the accounts of at least nine high-level employees with the data annotation team at xAI, Musk's OpenAI competitor, were deactivated over the weekend, in what seems like a major culling at the lab that built the social ne
The New Pebble App Works With Old Watches, and It’s Now in Beta
How-To Geek / 9h
The Pebble smartwatch resurgence has been one of the more surprising tech developments of 2025. It started back in March when it was announced that new devices would be produced, and we're now very close to those new Pebble devices arriving. However, if you have an old Pebble, there's some good news, too.
How to Spot Malicious Two-Factor Authentication Prompts
Lifehacker / 9h
With hackers looking for any way they can to gain access to your personal information via every form of phishing scheme , it's critical to take every precaution to protect your data. Multi-factor (MFA) authentication is one way to boost account security, but it has to be employed correctly , and even then, you should be on the lookout for malicious prompts that give bad actors the codes they need
Nice: Marriott Adds “Elite Member Lounge” Filter To Website
24One Mile at a Time / 9h
Marriott has made a genuinely positive improvement to its website, which many Bonvoy elite members will no doubt appreciate. Marriott’s website now shows which hotels have lounges One of the benefits of Marriott Bonvoy Platinum status and above is that you receive access to club lounges at most brands, if they’re available. The catch, of course, is that it can be hard to keep track of this: Marri
Grab This 4-bay UGREEN NAS for 15% Off Right Now
How-To Geek / 9h
The Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NAS is now on sale for just $366 on Amazon , a major 15% discount from its original price of $430. This makes it an excellent value for anyone who needs an easy-to-use home storage solution. The best part is that it offers up to 120TB capacity for all your data.
Scientists Finally ‘See’ a Proton Move Through Water, and It Only Took 200 Years
Gizmodo / 9h
Researchers can now check off another mystery from a long list of kind-of-confirmed principles in science, this time in fundamental chemistry.
Why the Oracle-OpenAI deal caught Wall Street by surprise
TechCrunch / 9h
The $300B deal is a reminder that despite Oracle’s legacy status, it shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to AI infrastructure. But key questions around power and how OpenAI will pay for this remain.
Why an iPod Touch and Dumb Phone Is My Dream Mobile Setup
How-To Geek / 9h
It's been three years since Apple discontinued the iPod Touch and six since the company last made one. And while its demise was inevitable, part of me still hopes that it'll one day make a comeback. Sitting somewhere between an iPhone and an iPad Mini, and paired with a dumb phone, it would be my ideal mobile setup.
How to watch the World Athletics Championships 2025 on SBS (it's free)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The 2025 World Athletics Championships are here and you can stream all the action at no cost on SBS
Exxon Says It Invented a New Graphite That Could Boost EV Batteries
Gizmodo / 9h
The largest U.S. oil company says its new synthetic graphite could extend the life of an EV battery by 30%.
‘Foundation’ Star Synnøve Karlsen Walks Us Through That Jaw-Dropping Finale
Gizmodo / 10h
'The Darkness' ends season three with a lot of twists, with Karlsen's Bayta at the center of the action.
Get more from your Amex perks: New Peacock subscription with Walmart+
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The Walmart+ membership benefit of The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Business Gold Card is getting more valuable. Beginning Sept. 15, Walmart+ members will have a new choice between two streaming services for no extra cost. Currently, Walmart+ members can subscribe to the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan . But starting next week, members will be able to inst
Electric vehicle sales grew 25% worldwide but just 6% in North America
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Here's some good news for a Friday afternoon: For 2025 through August, global electric vehicle sales have grown by 25 percent compared to the same eight months in 2024, according to the analysts at Rho Motion. That amounts to 12.5 million EVs, although the data combines both battery EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs for the total. However, that's for global sales. In fact, EV adoption is moving even fas
California bill lets renters escape exclusive deals between ISPs and landlords
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
California's legislature this week approved a bill to let renters opt out of bulk-billing arrangements that force them to pay for Internet service from a specific provider. The bill says that by January 1, a landlord must "allow the tenant to opt out of paying for any subscription from a third-party Internet service provider, such as through a bulk-billing arrangement, to provide service for wire
How Prehistoric Humans Survived a Supervolcano So Big We Probably Should Have Gone Extinct
Gizmodo / 10h
A massive eruption 74,000 years ago shook the planet, and archaeologists are using volcanic glass to figure out how humans made it through.
Ordering Airplane Food: My Thought Process & Approach
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
It goes without saying that we all have different food preferences. When I write flight reviews, people often have a variety of comments about what I choose to order. In this post, I’d like to share my general thought process when it comes to deciding what to order onboard flights for travel in premium cabins. My general food preferences & likes First, for some context, let me share my general fo
Lucrative: How To Earn Amex Points With Rakuten Shopping Portal
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus In this post, I want to recap my favorite way of earning Amex Membership Rewards points that doesn’t involve credit cards. I’m talking about the ability to earn Amex points for online shopping through Rakuten, and that’s also why Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal. This is an ideal time to sign-up, given the best-ever bonus
Windows 11 Preview Build Forces You Into More Copilot
How-To Geek / 10h
Windows 11 just got a new Insider Preview Build, and it’s pushing Copilot+ features even more. While this update also brings some fixes and improvements for things like the Narrator and gaming, the biggest takeaway is how much Microsoft is trying to get you to use its AI.
TikTok made me buy it
Mashable / 10h
When shopping for holiday gifts this season, look no further than the hive mind of all things cool and relevant: TikTok. This list of TikTok gifts combines all the biggest and best things we've come across while scrolling, from the viral products everyone needs to the items that have you immediately adding to your basket. Beloved by influencers and gift guide editors alike, these are the best Tik
US solar highway infrastructure may contain hidden malicious tech, officials warn
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
US authorities were advised to inventory all highway gear and look for signs of undocumented communication.
Roku users should get ready for a lot more AI-generated ads, according to its COO – and I mean a lot
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Imagine your Instagram feed, but on TV: Roku's bringing AI ads to small businesses, for better or worse
It’s Getting Ugly: Sam Altman Seeks Texts From Shivon Zilis, Elon Musk’s Employee/Mother of His Child
Gizmodo / 10h
The OpenAI-Musk fight is getting interesting.
iPhone 17 Pro vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro: Which Pro Phone Is Best?
How-To Geek / 10h
The iPhone 17 Pro is here with a new unibody design, the A19 Pro (3nm) chip, and a better-than-ever 48MP triple camera system for added versatility. However, due to similar pricing and placement, the handset competes directly with Google's Pixel 10 Pro. So, which one is better for you? Let's find out.
How to Avoid a Buggy Windows Update
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft regularly releases Windows updates to introduce new features and fix known issues. However, at times, these updates can bring along glitches, cause compatibility issues, or even slow down your system. That’s why I hold off on installing updates immediately to prevent unnecessary problems.
Which New iPhone 17 Has the Best Battery Life?
Lifehacker / 10h
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 . Apple didn't necessarily make it easy to pick a new iPhone this year. The $799 iPhone 17 comes with features previously exclusive to the Pros, without raising the price; the iPhone 17 Pros , once again, have the best and most varie
The ‘Chainsaw Man’ Movie Is Hitting Theaters Even Earlier Than Expected
Gizmodo / 11h
Denji and Bomb Devil's cataclysmic battle is coming to U.S. theaters and IMAX on October 24.
Why couples who travel should get a Sapphire Reserve card and the Ink Business Preferred
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) and the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card are two of our favorite travel rewards cards . Most travelers only get one of these cards, but there is an argument for some households to have both. And now with the launch of the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees ), there's another contender with impressive earning rates and valua
17 best all-inclusive resorts in the US
22The Points Guy Articles / 11h
You might think that the best all-inclusive resorts are only found dotting the beaches of Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean . While there are certainly plenty of incredible options in the sunny tropics, there are also plenty of great all-inclusive resorts in the U.S. Believe it or not, from the Florida Keys all the way to the California coast, there are incredible all-inclusive resorts and
Google is a ‘bad actor’ says People CEO, accusing the company of stealing content
48TechCrunch / 11h
People CEO Neil Vogel says Google's AI crawler can't be blocked because it would block the web crawler too. This lets the search giant steal its content for AI.
Instagram fixed an issue that caused posting multiple Stories to tank your reach
Engadget / 11h
Instagram fixed a bug that caused the reach of some users' Stories to shrink when they posted more than one Story a day, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared on Friday . The fix addresses a common complaint shared by creators in the last year that they were disincentivized to use Stories because of how regularly using the feature impacted the number of people who actually saw their posts. "People w
This Solar-Powered Dashcam Watches Your Car While You’re Off ‘Finding Yourself’ in Europe
Gizmodo / 11h
Someone's gotta keep an eye on things while you're away, and this tiny security cam from Baseus feels as good a pick as any.
FTC launches inquiry into tech companies offering AI chatbots to kids
Mashable / 11h
The Federal Trade Commission ordered seven tech companies to provide details on how they prevent their chatbots from harming children. “The FTC inquiry seeks to understand what steps, if any, companies have taken to evaluate the safety of their chatbots when acting as companions, to limit the product’s use by and potential negative effects on children and teens, and to apprise users and parents o
These national parks have the best internet connection
Mashable / 11h
Imagine this scenario: You're on your way to a national park and you start to get curious if you'll get a signal there. Will it be enough to make a call, or send that sweet picture to a loved one? Well, data for all 63 of the national parks in the U.S. is a tough ask, but thanks to a new report by Ookla, the top five is pretty easy to find. According to said report, the top five fastest national
Balatro's big 2025 update won't be coming out this year after all
Engadget / 11h
Fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the hotly-anticipated Balatro 1.1 update. Developer LocalThunk just announced it will not be coming out in 2025 , despite previously promising a release this year. Instead, it'll come out "when it's done." It's worth remembering that Balatro was created by a single person, and the same goes for this update. The lone developer also made the original b
Nintendo's 1995 Virtual Boy Is Now a Switch 2 Accessory
How-To Geek / 11h
The Virtual Boy, back in 1995, is known by most people as Nintendo's first big blunder. It was a sort of cursed VR headset released before modern VR headsets became popular, but it was a commercial, bug-ridden failure. Now, it's back—as an accessory to a modern console.
Fedora 43 Beta Is Almost Here, and the Wallpaper Just Dropped
How-To Geek / 11h
Fedora Linux developers just announced that the Fedora 43 beta is confirmed to be coming next week. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, is when we can expect to see it available for download. Fedora releases always come with a new default wallpaper, and the one for this week also just got finalized.
Flight Attendants Ran Fake Marriage Scam That Cost Business Class Passengers Tens Of Thousands
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
Now That NASA Found Signs of Life on Mars, It's Clear Trump Made a Massive Error
22Futurism / 11h
NASA's interim leader Sean Duffy didn't make it through a single sentence in his announcement that the agency's Mars Perseverance rover had spotted "potential biosignatures" on the Red Planet last year without sucking up to president Donald Trump . While we're still far from a definitive conclusion about current or ancient life on Mars, it was an exciting finding, with a sampled rock containing m
How to Use the TOCOL and TOROW Functions in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 11h
Reshaping a two-dimensional array of data into a single column or row in Microsoft Excel streamlines the layout of your figures and makes for more efficient sorting and filtering. For these reasons, you should get to know how Excel's TOCOL and TOROW functions work.
Spotify's Newest Features Might Make Me Ditch Apple Music
Lifehacker / 11h
I've been an Apple Music user since the day the service launched a decade ago. However, I still like to try Spotify from time to time to see if it's worth switching. Now that Spotify has lossless audio as well, I gave it another shot and discovered some fun new features that are worth trying out. Note that some of these are Spotify Premium exclusive features, so you won't be able to use them with
The Apple Watch’s Newest Health Feature Has Been Cleared by the FDA
Lifehacker / 11h
When Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 11 earlier this week, one of its headlining new features was "hypertension notifications." Since then, it's been revealed that these will actually be coming to some older Apple watches as well, but regardless, everyone was set to wait a bit. That's because Apple was still waiting on FDA approval for the new feature, even as it announced the new watch. N
Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Wrote Meme Messages on Bullet Casings. Here’s Where They Came From
83Gizmodo / 11h
The bullet casings contained messages that read "Hey fascist! Catch!" and "If you read this you are gay LMAO"
Save $70 on One of Our Favorite Android Tablets
Wired / 11h
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE, a solid mid-tier tablet, is now $430 on Amazon.
Limited-Time 165,000 Bonus Points: IHG Premier Credit Card’s Richest-Ever Offer For Free Nights & Platinum Status
View from the Wing / 11h
The IHG Premier Credit Card is offering a limited-time 165,000 bonus point welcome offer—its richest ever—plus automatic Platinum status and free nights at InterContinental, Kimpton, and more. Continue reading ...
‘Bluey’ Fans Rejoice: the Heeler Family Is Getting a Coaster in 2026
Gizmodo / 11h
The Ludo Studio franchise expands into theme parks in a big way at Alton Towers.
How to earn Delta SkyMiles, from using credit cards to online shopping
31The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The Delta SkyMiles loyalty program can be a valuable program for domestic awards and partner redemptions. Not only does the airline have a vast route network with significant hubs in large U.S. cities, but there are many different ways to earn Delta Air Lines miles that you can redeem for SkyTeam flights. Sometimes, Delta even runs award sales that allow you to snag cheap flights. Delta miles are
From Plex to Pi-hole: The Software That Made My Homelab Feel Complete
How-To Geek / 11h
I’ve been building out my homelab for nearly half a decade. It's involved many iterations; from hardware to software the makeup of my homelab has all changed many times over the years.
Keep an eye on your Meta Business account, these fake extensions could steal your credentials
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
SocialMetrics Pro cannot give you the blue check mark, it's an elaborate trick to steal your account.
Get 27% Off This Galaxy Book 5 360 Laptop With a 15-inch Screen Today
How-To Geek / 12h
If you need a new Windows laptop with enough space for all your work, look no further than the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 360. It’s a 2-in–1 convertible laptop with a 15.6-inch screen on sale for $987, a discount of 27% from the original price of $1,350.
Nepal Currently Being Run Via Discord After Gen Z Uprising
86Gizmodo / 12h
They went from banning social media to being run by it.
Grab some discounted wrist candy with $175 off the Google Pixel Watch 3
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $175.01: As of Sept. 12, get the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $274.99, down from its usual price of $450 at Woot. That's a discount of 39%. Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Google Pixel Watch 3 $274.99 at Woot $450 Save $175.01 Need a new smartwatch ? Fall is here, and it's a good time to put one to the test as you head out and enjoy the cooler weather. If you're not into Apple Watch models or
Boring Company Pauses Work After Worker Gets Crushed
Futurism / 12h
Elon Musk's tunnel-digging firm The Boring Company's operations in Las Vegas were suspended after a worker sustained a "crushing injury." As local fire department and OSHA spokespeople told Fortune , authorities received a call about an "industrial/machinery incident" on Wednesday evening. The injured worker had to be lifted out of the tunnel using an on-site crane and transported to a local hosp
'Hades II' Is Coming to Nintendo Switch This Month
20Wired / 12h
Nintendo made a slew of announcements during its latest Direct event, including details on a new Resident Evil game, a Ditto-centric Pokémon title, and more details on Hades II.
Apple issues customer warning after four spyware campaigns discovered targeting devices
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Between March and September, Apple users were repeatedly targeted through zero-days and zero-click bugs.
Google is Pulling Its Weather App on Wear OS Smartwatches
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has a weird history with weather apps. Pretty much every phone comes pre-installed with a weather app, but for a long time, Google simply didn't have one . However, it did have a weather app that any Wear OS smartwatch could install. That app is going away, and the replacement is not straightforward.
Can’t decide which iPhone 17 color to pre-order? These are the most popular shades, according to you
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We polled TechRadar readers to see which iPhone 17 colors they liked the most – here are the results.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 Are Getting These New Fitness Features in iOS 26
Lifehacker / 12h
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 . In the wake of Apple's "Awe Dropping" event this week, you might think the AirPods Pro 3 are the best fitness earbuds you can get for your iPhone. That might be true, but Apple sells another pair of "pro" earbuds that might make mo
Trump Administration Seeks Pilot Projects for Air Taxis
NYT > Technology / 12h
The projects would allow small electric or hybrid aircraft to carry passengers or cargo before federal regulators approve their commercial use.
Education report calling for ethical AI use contains over 15 fake sources
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On Friday, CBC News reported that a major education reform document prepared for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador contains at least 15 fabricated citations that academics suspect were generated by an AI language model—despite the same report calling for "ethical" AI use in schools. "A Vision for the Future: Transforming and Modernizing Education," released August 28, serves as a
Over three decades later, Nintendo remembers the Virtual Boy exists
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Even as Nintendo has endlessly mined its classic consoles for nostalgic re-releases in recent decades , the company has seemed to completely ignore the existence of the Virtual Boy—its abortive 1990s dip into the world of early virtual reality . That's finally set to change next February with Nintendo's first-ever official re-release of Virtual Boy games—at least for players who invest $100 in a
The 6 Biggest Moments in the Shocking ‘Foundation’ Season 3 Finale
Gizmodo / 12h
Breaking down all the wild reveals, twists, and WTF choices in 'The Darkness.'
Ankers massive rolling luggage power station is 50% off in this Amazon lightning deal
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 50%: As of Sept. 12, the Anker F2000 (PowerHouse 767) portable power station is just $999.98 in a lightning deal at Amazon, down from a list price of $1,999. That's a 50% discount and a savings of nearly $1,000. Anker Solix F2000 (PowerHouse 767) portable power station $999.98 at Amazon $1,999 Save $999.02 Most high-capacity power stations have a major design flaw: they're built with the ass
Micro1, a competitor to Scale AI, raises funds at $500M valuation
TechCrunch / 12h
A three-year-old startup providing data for AI labs is trying to fill the gap in the market left by Scale AI.
NordVPN Meshnet is dead – what’s coming to replace it?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
NordVPN has decided to discontinue its one-of-a-kind Meshnet feature due to a lack of usage. Instead, the team plans to bring even more value to another of its unique security tools.
Mario, Metroid, Virtual Boy and more: all the biggest announcements from today's Nintendo Direct
Engadget / 12h
Whenever there's a Nintendo Direct in September, you can be pretty sure that it'll be a major edition of the showcase. Given that Friday's one was scheduled to be about an hour long and that Nintendo has a whole new console to put games on , it was already likely that there was going to be a lot of news. Even then, it managed to be a jam-packed Direct. Let's take a look at all the biggest announc
rabbitOS 2 gives the Rabbit R1 a bold new look – and some very cool AI powers
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The new rabbitOS 2 software update give the R1 a new interface and vibe coding abilities.
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