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In win for infectious diseases, Florida to end all school vaccine requirements
400+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Florida is planning to end all vaccination requirements in the state, including requirements for school children to get routine childhood vaccinations that protect them and their communities from severe and life-threatening diseases, such as Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria, measles, tetanus, RSV, and polio. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo made the
Jimmy Kimmel has a blunt response to Trump saying hell be canceled next
86Mashable / 18h
Jimmy Kimmel has been on vacation for two months, and a lot has happened since he last delivered a monologue. The thing that people have been asking him about most over the summer, though? Stephen Colbert's Late Show cancelation , and the gloating remarks from Donald Trump about how he might be next. "He posted, 'The word is, and it's a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untal
The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is the rare gadget that gives me exactly what I wished for, nothing more and nothing less
Latest from TechRadar / 16h
The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is an excellent color writing tablet with a focus on the writing experience, and the key word there is 'focus'.
How to unblock Pornhub for free in the UK
Mashable / 17min
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from the UK with a VPN . The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . The world of porn has been rocked by age-verification laws, requiring individuals to provide proof of age in order to access adult content. Earlier in 2025, more than a third of U.S. states introduced age verification laws for online adult content. Pornhub responded by blocking users from th
How to watch Adelaide vs. Collingwood online for free
Mashable / 17min
TL;DR: Live stream Adelaide vs. Collingwood in the 2025 AFL for free on 7plus . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first qualifying final in the 2025 AFL season is here, and it's an absolute beauty. Collingwood are set to take on the Adelaide Crows on Sept. 4 at the Adelaide Oval. The fourth placed Magpies face a tough test getting anything out of
Meet Dyson’s Brand-New Lineup: V8 Cyclone, V16 Piston Animal, HushJet Purifier Compact
Wired / 36min
From an AI-driven robot vacuum to self-emptying stations for its next-gen stick vacuums, Dyson’s lineup will never be the same. You’ll have to wait until 2026 to get your hands on most of it, though.
One of my favorite Disney World rides is getting a major tech upgrade – and I got a sneak peek
Latest from TechRadar / 38min
We got to go hands-on with the new blasters, targets, and ride vehicle coming to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Disney World.
Bose just released the Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 – I think the Gen 1 is the better buy for all-time low price of AU$269
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a phenomenal set of headphones, and they're now down to an exceedingly low price thanks this exclusive deal.
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Hurdle hints and answers for September 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
Google told to pay $425m in privacy lawsuit
BBC News / 2h
Google says the decision misunderstands how its products work, and it will appeal the ruling.
AFL Finals 2025 live stream: how to watch every game for FREE, schedule, kick-off times
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
All the ways to watch AFL Finals live streams online from anywhere for FREE, with Adelaide, Geelong, Brisbane and Collingwood in premiers contention.
My favourite phone of 2025 is at a record-low price – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is 26% off right now
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the flagship of the Samsung range – and with AU$564 off, it’s a must-have for photographers and power users.
Character.AI unsafe for teens, experts say
Mashable / 3h
The popular artificial intelligence companion platform Character.AI is not safe for teens, according to new research conducted by online safety experts. A report detailing the safety concerns, published by ParentsTogether Action and Heat Initiative, includes numerous troubling exchanges between AI chatbots and adult testers posing as teens younger than 18. The testers held conversations with chat
Simplicity of Tesla Cybercab Production Means Mass Production is Only Months Away
Next Big Future / 3h
There are three major structural body parts for the modular construction of the Tesla Cybercab and the fourth major part is the structural battery. This makes the modularly constructed Tesla Cybercab hyper efficient for mass production but should also make it easy for Tesla to get production started in a few months. Joe Tegtmeyer saw ... Read more
I’m not sure I needed another look at Dying Light: The Beast to be more excited to smash up zombies, but a recent hands-on now has my hype at fever pitch
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
After seeing Dying Light: The Beast again recently, it looks like the extra time in the oven is really proving worthwhile.
New AI model turns photos into explorable 3D worlds, with caveats
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
On Tuesday, Tencent released HunyuanWorld-Voyager, a new open-weights AI model that generates 3D-consistent video sequences from a single image, allowing users to pilot a camera path to "explore" virtual scenes. The model simultaneously generates RGB video and depth information to enable direct 3D reconstruction without the need for traditional modeling techniques. However, it won't be replacing
Spirit Airlines axes 11 cities from route map as bankruptcy cuts begin
27The Points Guy Articles / 5h
Spirit Airlines will end service to 11 cities in October as it begins the hard work of overhauling its route map in bankruptcy. The Dania Beach, Fla.-based airline will end service to the following cities during the week of Oct. 2, 2025, a spokesperson confirmed: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) in New Mexico Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Alabama Boise Airport (BO
Apple's latest AI project may be a web search tool
Engadget / 5h
Apple continues to seek a foothold in the artificial intelligence race, and its next effort could bring the company into web search. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reports that Apple is building a search platform that it may incorporate into its AI-driven overhaul of Siri. Sources said the tool, internally called World Knowledge Answers, could also be added to the Safari web browser and the Spotlight s
Suri 2.0 Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush review: Upgraded to clean your teeth – and the planet – even better
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Suri 2.0 Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush cleans up on all fronts, with an improved eco-friendly design.
What specs will the iPhone 17 series have? Here are my expert predictions
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
These are the key iPhone 17 series specs I expect, based on leaks, rumors, and analysis.
Pornhub ordered to pay $5 million penalty to Utah for allegedly hosting illegal content
Mashable / 5h
The Federal Trade Commission and Utah ordered Pornhub to pay $5 million penalty to the state for allegedly "deceiving" users about its efforts to restrict child sex abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual material (NCM) from its site, the FTC announced today. In a press release, the FTC and Utah claimed that Pornhub and its parent company, Aylo (formerly MindGeek), didn't do enough to remove the
This new Whoop dupe solves one of the biggest problems with fitness trackers
Mashable / 5h
Polar started teasing its Polar Loop wearable back in June . Like the similar-looking Whoop fitness tracker , the idea was simple: a fitness tracker you can wear 24/7 but without the constant distractions of various buzzes, beeps, and notifications. After all, who needs another screen? Now, the brand has formally announced the Polar Loop, which differs from the Whoop in one critical way — it does
10 Horror Sequels to Watch on Peacock
Gizmodo / 6h
Go beyond the originals and stream these later entries in some of horror's most beloved series.
Apple Planning AI-Powered Web Search for Siri Next Year: Report
Gizmodo / 6h
Apple is considering a custom-built version of Google's Gemini.
Score $20 off the Google TV Streamer 4K to make your fall binges much easier
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $20: As of Sept. 3, get the Google TV Streamer 4K for $79.99 at Amazon. That's down from its usual price of $99.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google TV Streamer 4K $79.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $20 If you're planning on spending some quality time in front of the TV this fall , you should make sure you've got all the tools you need to make it a fun and cozy experience. That includes
The massive 100-inch Hisense QD6 QLED 4K TV is down to its best-ever price on Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE OVER $800: As of Sept. 3, the Hisense 100-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV is on sale for $1,697.99 at Amazon. This is 32% off its list price of $2,499.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 100-Inch Class QD6 Series QLED 4K UHD TV (2025) $1,697.99 at Amazon $2,499.99 Save $802.00 If you've been hoping to invest in a massive new TV for your home, there are thankfully still some excellent deals
Unlock a lifetime of Mac secrets with this $30 app
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Unlock over 1,200 hidden Mac features with a lifetime subscription to MacPilot , on sale for $29.97 with code MAC10 until Sept. 7. Opens in a new window Credit: MacPilot MacPilot: Lifetime License $29.97 $99 Save $69.03 Are you tired of having to purchase the latest MacBook to enjoy new features? What if there was a way to tap into a world of untapped Mac power? MacPilot can unlock over 1,
Garmin reveals a $2,000 satellite smartwatch to steal the Apple Watch Ultra 3s thunder
Mashable / 6h
On Wednesday, Garmin announced its new flagship smartwatch, the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro, which arrives with some groundbreaking features, including a first-of-its-kind microLED display. Conveniently announced just days before Apple’s launch event , Garmin's latest wearable is designed for hardcore outdoor athletes, and it comes with a hardcore price tag. The Fenix 8 Pro comes in two models. The first
Mistral, the French AI giant, is reportedly on the cusp of securing a $14B valuation
52TechCrunch / 6h
The two-year-old OpenAI rival, founded by former DeepMind and Meta researchers, develops open source language models and Le Chat, its AI chatbot built for European audiences.
Venezuela Claims Trump’s Video of Strike Against Suspected Drug Smugglers Is AI
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Trump said just yesterday that anything bad should be blamed on AI.
How I transitioned from cash-back rewards to my points and miles card strategy
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
My wallet has come a long way. I've always believed that credit cards are a gateway to smart spending , eventually leading to top-tier rewards. But when I was just getting started, I couldn't simply apply for a premium card like The Platinum Card® from American Express . I needed to start with an option better suited for beginners , such as a cash-back card. When I turned 18, my mom set me up as
White House Orders Government Workers to Deploy Elon Musk's "MechaHitler" AI as Quickly as Possible
Futurism / 6h
When Elon Musk's Grok AI had a Nazi meltdown the other month and started calling itself "MechaHitler," the General Services Administration — the agency in charge of government technology — quietly dropped its plans to use it by removing it from a list of approved vendors. Now, it looks like the White House has swooped in to change that. Wired reports that the executive branch has ordered GSA lead
The Paper’s early season 2 renewal might reassure The Office fans that they finally have a good spin-off series
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Paper's early renewal could mean good news for anxious fans hoping for a good addition to The Office universe.
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro – what are the rumored differences?
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro will be better than the iPhone 17 in a number of meaningful ways
Review: Lufthansa Lounge Newark Airport (EWR), Including First Dining
One Mile at a Time / 6h
For the first segment of my trip of downgrades, suspensions, and delays , I flew Lufthansa’s A350 Allegris first class from Newark to Munich. Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Lufthansa Lounge Newark (EWR). This is also where I met up with my dad, as I was coming from Miami, while he was coming from Tampa. In 2024, Lufthansa introduced its new long haul passenger experience, k
Newsmax Sues Fox News for Having a ‘Monopoly’ on Right-Wing News
300+Gizmodo / 6h
A brawl has erupted in the rightwing media ecosystem.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Projects to free users
Engadget / 6h
OpenAI has announced that it's making its Projects feature available to free users of ChatGPT. Projects let you organize chats with the company's AI assistant around a specific subject, and were previously one of several privileges only enjoyed by paid subscribers. While on some level Projects are glorified folders for ChatGPT conversations, the ability to set custom instructions for how the AI r
Wuthering Heights trailer: Emerald Fennell pairs Emily Brontë with Charli XCX and steamy romance
Mashable / 6h
Celebrate this coming Valentine's Day with Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights . SEE ALSO: 'Saltburn's most WTF moments: From the bathtub to the grave to 'Murder on the Dancefloor' For her third feature, the Academy Award–winning Saltburn and Promising Young Woman writer-director joins forces with two of the most buzzworthy stars in Hollywood: Margot Robbie and
Putin: “Immortality” coming soon through continuous organ transplants
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Queen once asked, " Who wants to live forever ?" And while the band's frontman Freddie Mercury only made it into his 40s, the song's question continues to haunt people—especially aging tyrants who fear that the icy hand of death is upon their shoulder and want far more time to ensure both national and personal glory. At a Beijing gathering this week, China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, a
Eero Wants to Sell Customers a Cellular Internet Backup Dongle for Its Routers
Gizmodo / 7h
The Eero Signal will be available next year for Eero Plus subscribers.
OpenAI Accelerating GPT6 Release for Early 2026 to Address GPT 5 Complaints
Next Big Future / 7h
There has been complaints about OpenAI GPT-5. Sam Altman indicated that GPT-6 could address user feedback on issues like model warmth and emotional engagement without increasing sycophancy. Early speculation points to a possible release as soon as early 2026 but no firm date has been announced. OpenAI has not been able to scale chips and ... Read more
‘Alien: Earth’ Showrunner Discusses the Timing of His Mini ‘Alien’ Movie, Plus That Huge Twist
35Gizmodo / 7h
The fifth episode of 'Alien: Earth,' a flashback to the inciting crash, is now on FX.
Paramount+ annual subscriptions are on sale for half-off
Engadget / 7h
Sometimes, rising prices for streaming services feels as inevitable as death and taxes. So when a serious discount is available, we tend to sit up and take notice. For a few weeks, you can get a whopping half off an annual subscription to Paramount+ . A year of the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported, will cost $30 compared to the usual $60. Paramount+ Premium, which is ad-free excep
Scale AI is suing a former employee and rival Mercor, alleging they tried to steal its biggest customers
TechCrunch / 7h
Scale is clearly concerned enough about the threat of Mercor, and the poaching of one of its employees, to pursue legal action.
Attention artists and students: Samsungs 2-in-1 Galaxy Book is at a record-low price
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 21%: As of Sept. 3, you can get the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Copilot+ (Intel Core 7 Ultra, 16GB RAM, 1TB HDS) for $1,349.99, down from $1,699.99. That's a 21% discount and a $350 saving on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Copilot+ $1,349.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $350 The school year has started, and for many, that means upgrading o
Former NASA chief says United States likely to lose second lunar space race
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
As part of its efforts to shore up NASA's flailing Artemis Program, the Trump administration earlier this year proposed two major changes to the agency's deep space exploration plans. First, in the president's budget request for fiscal year 2026, the White House sought to terminate NASA's costly Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft after the Artemis III mission, the first human landing
FCC chair teams up with Ted Cruz to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is teaming up with Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to block funding for Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren. Cruz convinced the Senate to kill the FCC's hotspot program in May. While Cruz's proposal didn't make it through the House of Representatives, Carr is now taking action to stop the program's implementation. "Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
Google’s Material 3 Expressive UI rolls out to Pixel 6 and newer
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Google has spent the last few weeks hyping up its new Pixel 10 phones, which are very nice devices. They're just not a big leap over last year's phones. If you've decided to hang onto your Android phone a bit longer, there are some new goodies headed your way. If you've got a Pixel, Google's revamped Material 3 Expressive interface is rolling out. Google's Pixel Drop updates, which arrive quarter
Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of Victims Watching Porn
88Wired / 7h
A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target's browser for NSFW content, then takes simultaneous screenshots and webcam photos of the victim.
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With Up To 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its newest sale on purchased miles . As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. While I’ll cover the details of this offer, let me state that I wouldn’t typically recommend taking advantage of this, as I think you’re better off buying r
How to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for maximum value
22The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a "free" award stay at one of the program's many properties around the world, it can also sometimes make sense to transfer Marriott points to airline programs. This article will explore the various ways to use Marriott points, including hotel reservations, airline transfers and purchases
‘God Told Me To Do It’: British Nigerian Woman Snatches 4-Year-Old At Miami Airport Security
View from the Wing / 7h
Agba told officers she took the child because “God told her to do it,” claiming she believed a rainbow wall in the terminal would calm him. She insisted she wasn’t drunk, and said she remembered very little of the incident. Continue reading ...
A Strange Conspiracy Theory Is Reportedly Spreading Inside OpenAI
Futurism / 7h
Paranoia is as natural to Silicon Valley as lip fillers are to Los Angeles. In the Bay Area, you can't throw a rock without hitting a startup founder convinced everyone is out to steal his ideas or poach his staff — a state of mind reaffirmed by the fact that sometimes, people very much are trying to rip off their competitors . Until the last few years, OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, seemed abov
Acer joins Nvidia GB10 superchip fan club with $3,999 Veriton AI mini workstation PC - and yes, you can link two to get even more power
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Acer unveils Veriton GN100 compact AI workstation with Nvidia GB10 superchip at $3,999, with support for linking two devices for added compute capacity.
Amazon is giving your camera an AI-powered shopping cart
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Amazon’s new Lens Live brings real-time visual shopping to your phone.
Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be powered by Google Gemini
42TechCrunch / 7h
An AI Siri is in the works and it could be running Gemini under the hood.
Huawei released an AI SSD which uses a secret sauce to reduce the need for large amounts of expensive HBM
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
New Huawei SSDs target AI training and inference efficiency, using software to supplement HBM limits.
Reese Witherspoon Seems to Have Forgotten How Well Her NFT Predictions Went
Gizmodo / 7h
We need more women in tech bubbles.
Roblox will require age verification for all users to access communication features
Engadget / 8h
Roblox announced that it aims to roll out age estimation technology to all of its users by the end of 2025. Users on the gaming and social network will have to confirm their age in order to access communication features within the platform under the new policy. Roblox initially rolled out an age verification option to teen accounts in July as part of an effort to keep users younger than 13 from a
Instagram has come to iPad. Finally.
Mashable / 8h
Instagram has, mercifully, made an iPad app some 15 years after both the tablet and social media site launched. You can download the app now, and there are some significant differences between the iPhone and iPad experience. Most notably, the iPad app takes users directly to Reels . It makes some sense, considering you might prefer to watch video content on a bigger screen. Other features will fe
How to Use the GETPIVOTDATA Function in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 8h
Most people know that you can reference one or more cells, tables and their column headers, or named ranges in Excel formulas. However, fewer know that you can reference specific data points in PivotTables using the GETPIVOTDATA function. Here's how.
Hydrogen-Powered Plasma Torch Decimates Plastic Waste in a Blink
Gizmodo / 8h
Using the quirky physics of plasma, this torch instantly converts mixed plastic waste into chemical compounds that can be recycled for other projects.
‘Marvel Rivals’ Shakes Heaven and Earth Adding Daredevil and Angela to Its Hero Roster
Gizmodo / 8h
The characters will appear in the free-to-play game's season four event, 'The Heart of the Dragon,' on September 12.
The iPhone 17 Pro could get a 48MP telephoto camera, which is way more exciting than it sounds – let me explain
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The iPhone 17 Pro is tipped to get a higher-res telephoto camera, which could make the entire camera system feel more powerful and consistent.
xAI’s CFO is the latest executive to leave Elon Musk’s AI firm
TechCrunch / 8h
While at xAI, Mike Liberatore helped orchestrate the company's $5 billion debt raise, alongside another $5 billion in equity — almost half of which came from SpaceX.
FirstClub bucks India’s speed obsession, quickly triples valuation to $120M with premium approach
21TechCrunch / 8h
FirstClub has raised $23 million in a Series A round co-led by Accel and RTP Global to expand its premium quick commerce platform.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review: Can Julian Fellowes deliver the climax fans demand?
Mashable / 8h
After six seasons, five Christmas specials, and three feature films, Downton Abbey finally ends where it all began: with the illusion of change. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing for longtime fans of the upstairs-downstairs drama, which debuted in 2010. Downton has always tried to have its cake and eat it too, with stories that nominally challenge the early 20th-century British aristocracy while
Acer's New Tiny PCs Run ChromeOS
How-To Geek / 8h
There are two kinds of people when it comes to tiny PCs—those looking for the absolute best hardware, or something that just gets the job done. If you're in the latter camp, a lot of people tend to go for Chromebooks on the laptop side, and these Chromeboxes are perfect for doing the same thing on the tiny PC side.
Who should get the Citi Strata Card?
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The no-annual-fee Citi Strata℠ Card (see rates and fees ) offers compelling earning rates for everyday purchases and is a good entry point into the Citi ThankYou Rewards ecosystem. Let's look at what the Citi Strata has to offer to help you decide whether you'll benefit from having it in your wallet. Key benefits of the Citi Strata Before we know who should (and shouldn't) get the Citi Strata , l
A Shocking Number of Kids Don’t Play Outside
23Gizmodo / 8h
An alarming percentage of children aren't spending any free time outdoors, even on weekends.
Tesla Just Published a New "Master Plan" and Um, How Do We Say This
Futurism / 8h
Elon Musk's Tesla has revealed its new "master plan" — and it's so chock-full of meaningless corporate buzzwords, we can't help but suspect that it was generated by an AI chatbot. The so-called "Master Plan Part IV" follows up on Musk's preceding "master plan" installment, which underwhelmed investors back in early 2023 with a vague promise to greatly streamline manufacturing, the consequent rele
3 Good Reasons Why You Should Learn to Code
How-To Geek / 8h
Are you thinking about learning to code? Are you unsure if it's worth it in the age of AI? Writing software isn't just about code itself—it's more than that, and there are several key benefits that keep me coding. Here are three great reasons why you should start.
These psychological tricks can get LLMs to respond to “forbidden” prompts
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
If you were trying to learn how to get other people to do what you want, you might use some of the techniques found in a book like Influence: The Power of Persuasion . Now, a pre-print study out of the University of Pennsylvania suggests that those same psychological persuasion techniques can frequently "convince" some LLMs to do things that go against their system prompts. The size of the persua
Are you ready for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple trailer?
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Fans of the 28 Days Later franchise were thrilled to finally get a follow-up this year with 28 Years Later —and they weren't disappointed. Sony Pictures has already wrapped filming on a sequel: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , slated for release early next year and directed by Nia DaCosta. The first trailer just dropped and the film looks as grimly compelling as its predecessor, while hopefully
Microsoft is gifting the US Government $6 billion worth of Office and 365 software savings
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The US Government could save up to $6 billion over three years by using Microsoft’s discounts.
‘It Wasn’t Close’: Leaked Voting Results Say Sardinia Crushed Ibiza And Malta As Delta’s Next Europe Route
View from the Wing / 8h
Aviation watchdog JonNYC leaks the results of the vote on new Delta Europe service - and Sardinia won by a wide margin. Continue reading ...
The popular sports piracy network Streameast shut down, and sports fans are not OK
Mashable / 8h
With more than 1.6 billion global visits across its 80 domain names over the last year, Streameast was easily the world's most popular illegal sports streaming platform. On Wednesday, however — just in time for the NFL season — Streameast suddenly shut down , just as the anti-piracy group Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) announced that Streameast was no more. “Today, ACE scored a r
CoreWeave acquires agent-training startup OpenPipe
TechCrunch / 9h
CoreWeave hopes the YC-backed startup will help it expand up the stack and cash in on enterprises developing AI agents.
Universal Reveals a Trailer for Its Behind the Scenes Theme Park Docuseries
Gizmodo / 9h
'Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks' is a three-part series coming to Peacock on September 29.
The Google Pixel 10 costs hundreds less than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but its photography is almost as good
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A battle of smartphone cameras
After Sandisk, D-Matrix is proposing an intriguing alternative to the big HBM AI puzzle with 10x better performance with 10x better energy efficiency
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
D-Matrix presents Corsair and Pavehawk, proposing stacked DRAM and custom silicon as alternatives to HBM for scalable AI inference.
Top Democrat Says MAGA Influencer Laura Loomer Derailed Classified Meeting
Gizmodo / 9h
The rightwing influencer continues to brag about her influence over the White House.
The Polar Loop Is a New Subscription-Free Whoop Competitor (With a Disappointing Price)
Lifehacker / 9h
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 . Of the three much-anticipated fitness bands that were rumored to release this year, Polar was the first to confirm theirs, and the last to release it. Today it’s official: the Polar
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 3, 2025
Mashable / 9h
We're not far away from the Full Moon, which is the next phase of the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. So, let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Sept. 3. What is to
Apple Event 2025: 5 new Apple products you likely won’t see next week
Mashable / 9h
Apple fans only have a few more days to wait for the Apple Event 2025, aka the official launch of the iPhone 17, which is slated for Sept. 9 . Typically, Apple also uses this event to launch other products as well. For instance, last year’s event featured the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and more. That will likely remain true this year as well, but not everything in Apple’s ru
007: First Light could be the best James Bond video game since Goldeneye
Mashable / 9h
Frankly, the Nintendo 64's Goldeneye: 007 has spent the last three decades running cover for a long line of middling-to-bad James Bond video games. Whether in mediocre pseudo-sequels that bore the Goldeneye name or other half-hearted offshoots, the world's favorite British special operative has starred in far more bad video games than good ones. Everything or Nothing from 2004 gets a pass because
007 First Light is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC on March 27
Engadget / 9h
A PlayStation State of Play showcase all about 007 First Light shed some light on how Hitman developer IO Interactive's James Bond game works. The stream also disclosed what was, until now, a top-secret nugget of intel: the release date. 007 First Light is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam and Epic Games Store on March 27. The State of Play included a partial play
How to earn up to 20,000 bonus World of Hyatt points this fall
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Hyatt Regency is gearing up for fall travel with a new offering that's as sweet as pumpkin pie. We're talking as good as earning up to 20,000 World of Hyatt bonus points when booking via the World of Hyatt app. World of Hyatt members can register for the promotion by looking for available offers in the "Account" section of the app. To register, simply press the blue "Register" button when you see
Deal alert: Fly to Madrid, Paris and other European cities from $323 round-trip
32The Points Guy Articles / 9h
British Airways just released an end-of-summer sale that offers discounted fares on flights and vacation bundles to the U.K. and Europe. Some of the highlights include round-trip flights from Boston to Madrid for as low as $323, as well as solid discounts on premium economy and business-class deals to dreamy destinations like Barcelona and London through partners like Iberia. The travel window fo
How 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' Fans Turned Waiting for Its Release Into a Game
Wired / 9h
Since 2019, fans have eagerly awaited Team Cherry’s next game, which is out this week. In the meantime, they got creative.
Mysterious Object Headed Toward Mars
Futurism / 9h
Earlier this year, astronomers spotted a mysterious interstellar visitor , widely believed to be a comet, screaming into our solar system. With the help of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers recently got a closer look at the object , dubbed 3I/ATLAS, that revealed an unexpectedly high ratio of carbon dioxide to water for a comet, as well as a highly irradiated ice core. Ever since ast
Binge-Watching Ruins TV Shows and Movies (Here's What I Do Instead)
How-To Geek / 9h
When was the last time you binge-watched a TV show or movie series? For me, I recently watched How To Train Your Dragon (all three animated movies) over the course of three days. While I loved the series, I feel that I didn’t get the full experience from binge-watching them.
A Case Study in AI Overstatement: Builder.ai
Gizmodo / 9h
Creditors seized its accounts, it may have been using engineers in India instead of AI, and now there's a probe into how Builder.ai's founder spent money leading up to its collapse.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here: Catch up on the rumored price, specs, and features
Mashable / 9h
At the time of writing, Apple’s big iPhone event is just around the corner — a week away, give or take, depending on when you’re reading this. And while most of the hype is centered on the iPhone 17 and the new Liquid Glass UI coming with iOS 26, the Apple Watch will also be a supporting player during the big show. In fact, we're expecting to see three new smartwatches make their debut at the App
Samsung’s New Sound Tower Speaker Is for Party Animals Only
Gizmodo / 9h
If you're trying to sing karaoke until your voice gives out, this is the speaker you want.
‘007 First Light’ Looks Like Bond’s Promising Return to Gaming
Gizmodo / 9h
IO Interactive's latest showcase reveals its plans for James Bond in the 2026-bound '007 First Light.'
Mis-issued certificates for 1.1.1.1 DNS service pose a threat to the Internet
24Ars Technica - All content / 9h
People in Internet security circles are sounding the alarm over the issuance of three TLS certificates for 1.1.1.1, a widely used DNS service from content delivery network Cloudflare and the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Internet registry. The certificates, issued in May, can be used to decrypt domain lookup queries encrypted through DNS over HTTPS or DNS over TSL. Both protocol
SpaceX gets a green light to more than double its Florida launches
TechCrunch / 10h
SpaceX is one step closer to nearly tripling the number of Falcon 9 launches from Florida.
WestJet Places Huge Boeing Order, For 737 MAX 10s & 787-9s
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, has just announced a massive aircraft order. With this, the airline claims to have the largest order book of any Canadian airline. It’s going to be very interesting to see how the airline evolves over the next several years. WestJet orders 67 Boeing aircraft (737s & 787s) WestJet has revealed that it’s buying 67 more Boeing aircraft, with options for 29 m
I’ve been up close with 007 First Light, and its cinematic action, excellent acting, and Bond-film bombast have convinced me that it’s going to be worthy of the James Bond pantheon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
007 First Light is channeling the best of the franchise and already has all the makings of a fantastic, cinematic globe-trotting secret agent adventure.
007 First Light won't have the same logic as the Bond movies, says dev – 'We really were inspired by some of these classic tropes, and then we adapted them to fit the modern medium'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
IOI was initially inspired by the color grading of old movies, but it didn't look right for a cinematic game
IOI is planning on adding a wide variety of accessibility options to 007 First Light, says dev – 'It is super, super important for us'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will offer accessibility options so that the game can be playable to as many people as possible.
007 First Light dev confirms 'there are distinct differences' from the Hitman series and calls the Bond game 'a clear succession of our skill set and our ambition'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
IO Interactive has revealed more about 007 First Light, including the "distinct differences" between the Bond game and its Hitman series.
Hilton’s “Spark” Hotels Keep Catching Fire—Second Blaze in a Month [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
The first new Bond game in over a decade is Hitman meets action blockbuster
20Engadget / 10h
IO Interactive seemingly wrapped up its assassination series Hitman in 2023, launching the anthology on practically every game platform. But it’s not done with sneaking, subterfuge, and… sniper rifles. The game developer announced that it was making a new James Bond game, teasing an "unrefined" Bond in training – yes, it’s another reimagined origin story. At a closed-door briefing at Gamescom, I
Windows 11 Click to Do Updates, 25H2 Around the Corner, and More: Windows Wednesday
How-To Geek / 10h
This was another busy week for Windows 11 development, with Microsoft rolling out the 25H2 update to the Release Preview Channel, and testing a few more improvements in the other Insider channels. Here’s everything Microsoft rolled out in Windows this past week.
Corvette's Bold Gamble: Can the All-Electric CX Win Over Skeptics?
How-To Geek / 10h
It's a tricky business when it comes to the modernization of a car brand. It's a gamble second to none, and Corvette is playing high stakes at present with its all-electric CX and Hybrid CXR Gran Turismo concepts. Jaguar, with its recent brand revamping, and that rather interesting marketing campaign, is the prime example, just to see just how sketchy it can get, especially when modernization mea
Microsoft Word finally gets a feature Google Docs users have enjoyed for years - but I'm not sure it's a good idea
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Automatic online storage arrives in Microsoft Word, improving reliability yet raising debate.
Google Search Monopoly Ruling Sends Signal for Big-Tech Antitrust Cases
NYT > Technology / 10h
A federal judge ordered steps in the search monopoly case that will restrain Google but not break it up, signaling a cautious antitrust approach by courts.
Amazon's Tomb Raider series will star Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
37Engadget / 10h
We finally have our Lara Croft, well over two years after Prime Video's Tomb Raider series was first announced . Game of Thrones alum Sophie Turner has been cast in the role, according to The Hollywood Reporter . She had better start trying on khaki shorts and blue sleeveless shirts. Turner acknowledges the "massive shoes to fill" from previous actors that have played the role, shouting out Angel
Trump’s New History Exhibit Features Fake Quotes From AI-Generated Founding Fathers
100+Gizmodo / 10h
John Adams never actually said "Facts do not care about your feelings."
The Message for Big Tech in the Google Ruling: Play Nice, but Play On
NYT > Technology / 10h
A federal judge ordered steps in the search monopoly case that will restrain Google but not break it up, signaling a cautious antitrust approach by courts.
Ubisoft's free Assassin's Creed Mirage Discovery Tour app allows you to explore 9th century Baghdad
Engadget / 10h
Ubisoft is releasing a free Discovery Tour app covering the history of Baghdad, the setting of Assassin's Creed Mirage . The game launched in 2023 without Ubisoft's "Discovery Tour" feature, a mode that's previously been packed into Assassin's Creed games — starting with 2017's Assassin's Creed Origins — and uses the game's open-world maps and character models to illustrate the history and cultur
Bathroom scrolling linked to higher risk of hemorrhoids, study shows
Mashable / 10h
As many people know, screen time can happen in the unlikeliest of places — including the bathroom. But a new study suggests there's more risk involved in scrolling there than just a filthier phone. The research, published Wednesday in PLOS One, found an association between smartphone use on the toilet and a higher risk of hemorrhoids . (If you're currently reading this while relieving yourself, w
‘This is one of the most confusing updates they've ever done’: Spotify users are frustrated with the absence of audio mixing and Messages features
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Are you still waiting for Spotify's Mix tool and Messages function? You're not alone.
Amazon Finally Confirms Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider’ Series
35Gizmodo / 10h
If that sounds like old news, that's because we first heard about the casting in November 2024.
The Best Bluetooth Speaker Is $20 Off
Wired / 10h
Finish summer strong with a discount on the JBL Flip 7.
Google Is Making It Easier to Share Audio Across Multiple Headphones
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 . If you have a Pixel, and you want to listen to music or watch a movie with a friend, you don't have a ton of options. You could share earbuds—which, gross—or listen through the speaker, which will disturb everyone around you. That'
Google's Latest Pixel Drop Adds Three Important New Features
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 . Google's September Pixel Drop is here. While the update doesn't ship with a ton of new features, what is new here is going to be quite obvious. If you have a Pixel that can run Android 16, your phone is going to look and act quite
Pornhub owner pays $5M settlement to FTC over historic failure to block abusive content
48TechCrunch / 10h
Pornhub owner Aylo will pay a $5 million settlement to the FTC and Utah over allegations that the company knowingly profited off of illegal materials.
Looking for the perfect winter vacation? 4 reasons why Windstar Cruises should be on your short list
100+The Points Guy Articles / 10h
I get it. Life is a constant whirlwind with a billion things to do at home, at work and in our communities. If it feels like there's never enough time to get it all done, you're not alone. But let me share some words of wisdom: Pick something else on your to-do list to skimp on. Instead, make time — right now — to plan a winter getaway. Don't wait until the leaves start falling and you're spendin
One of our favorite beachside Westin properties in Mexico is becoming an all-inclusive resort next year
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
If you're looking for a new beachfront all-inclusive that's points friendly and feels like a true luxury resort, there's good news to share from Marriott. Starting May 1, 2026, The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta in Mexico will relaunch as an all-inclusive property, The Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort , with what the company says will be "a reimagined approach to all-inclusive
Dallas Fort Worth gets yet another new long-haul flight, this one to the Middle East
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is about to land yet another new Oneworld alliance airline. Royal Jordanian announced on Wednesday that it will begin nonstop service from DFW to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan, starting May 10, 2026. This marks the first time that travelers based in Texas will be able to fly nonstop to Jordan, and it'll also become Royal Jord
Which credit card should you use for Alaska Airlines flights?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Before booking your next Alaska Airlines flight, you might wonder which credit card to use. Is the one that reads "Atmos Rewards" on the front your best option, or should you pay with a different card? Atmos Rewards is the new joint loyalty program from Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines and it offers three credit cards from Bank of America that could make sense. Let's compare these credit cards to see
Shein Uses Likely AI-Generated Luigi Mangione to Model Shirts
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Poster boy for capitalism, apparently.
Google's latest Pixel drop brings the Material 3 Expressive UI to older devices
Engadget / 10h
Now that the Pixel 10 series has been out for a week, Google has begun rolling many of the software features it debuted with those phones to its older devices as part of the September Pixel drop. Starting today, if you own any Pixel device Google has released since 2021, including the Pixel 6 and Pixel Tablet , you can start to customize your device with the company's new Material 3 Expressive us
This Robot Only Needs a Single AI Model to Master Humanlike Movements
Wired / 10h
Atlas, Boston Dynamics’ dancing humanoid, can now use a single model for walking and grasping—a significant step toward general-purpose robot algorithms.
The Tech Industry Has a Dirty Secret: The More People Learn About AI, the Less They Trust It
Futurism / 10h
Researchers have found that trust in artificial intelligence falls among people as they become more AI literate — a damning revelation that highlights persistent skepticism in the tech. AI companies continue to paint the tech as a mesmerizing, revolutionary inflection point for humanity that justifies enormous capital expenditures to run wildly resource-intensive AI models. But when real-life use
Google brings Material 3 Expressive to Pixel 6 and newer devices, along with other features
TechCrunch / 10h
Google announced on Wednesday that it's bringing a slew of new features to the Android ecosystem and Pixel devices.
New Android Features Arrive: Gboard Writing Tools, Bluetooth Audio Sharing, and Quick Share Redesign
How-To Geek / 10h
Google is sharing a bunch of new stuff today, but it’s not all reserved for Pixel users. The Gboard app is getting some new writing tools and easier access to Emoji Kitchen stickers, nifty audio sharing features are rolling out, and the Quick Share menu gets redesigned yet again.
More Pixel Phones Are Finally Getting Android’s Big Redesign
How-To Geek / 10h
It’s been a few months since the last Pixel Drop, but this September brings some goodies to make your Pixel phone feel more personal and premium. Android’s biggest redesign in years is finally rolling out to more people, plus there are new updates for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro 2.
4 awesome 4K Blu-rays for evaluating your TV's picture
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
4K Blu-rays are essential for evaluating TVs. Here are the discs I use on a regular basis.
Palo Alto Networks becomes the latest to confirm it was hit by Salesloft Drift attack
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
To contain the incident, the company disabled the application from its Salesforce environment.
Anthropic Rakes in $183B Valuation as It Takes on Musk, Altman
Gizmodo / 10h
Anthropic’s skyrocketing valuation underscores how investor appetite for AI overrides the traditional risk calculus.
Trump’s Decision to Relocate Space Command Is a Giant Waste of Time and Money
300+Gizmodo / 10h
The president cited Colorado's mail-in voting as a factor behind his decision.
Investors Cheer As Amazon Cracks Down on Prime Accounts
Gizmodo / 10h
The shift mirrors moves by other subscription platforms to limit account sharing and extract more revenue from users.
Amazon Pares Back Free Shipping Perk on Prime
100+NYT > Technology / 10h
The e-commerce giant is ending a program that let Prime members share free shipping with a family member who lives somewhere else. Here’s what to know.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Shokz OpenRun Headphones
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. 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 . Bone conduction headphones are ideal for activities where it is vital to your safety to hear your surro
Why Is Google Climbing Today? Here Are The Basics
Gizmodo / 11h
The judge gave Google a win on the basis that AI would be a competitive threat to its search engine.
Court reinstates fired FTC Democrat, says Trump ignored Supreme Court precedent
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A Democrat who was fired from the Federal Trade Commission by President Trump was reinstated to her position yesterday in an appeals court ruling. Trump's firing of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter violated Supreme Court precedent, said yesterday's ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. A District Court judge ruled the same way in July, but Slaughter couldn'
The largest illegal sports streaming service has been shut down after sting operation
Engadget / 11h
The sports broadcasting piracy network Streameast has been shut down after it was investigated for a year by a US-based anti-piracy group. Streameast is the largest illegal sports streaming platform in the world, and while active it offered its users free access to 80 unauthorised domains. This allowed people to pirate live soccer matches from the Premier League and Champions League, as well as N
Four Major Parts for Unboxed Modular Tesla Cybercab Construction
Next Big Future / 11h
There are three major structural body parts for the modular construction of the Tesla Cybercab and the fourth major part is the structural battery. Joe Tegtmeyer saw that the Tesla Cybercab modules are being made in Austin and tested in Fremont and Austin. There are large numbers of the castings being made. Tesla Cybercab production ... Read more
3 Premium Mac Apps to Try This Month (September 2025)
How-To Geek / 11h
With macOS 26 Tahoe on the horizon, many Mac users are looking forward to Apple’s annual free software update. While you wait, why not check out some premium apps that more than justify their price tags?
Mediatek's crucial role in building the Nvidia GB10 highlighted in new presentation - so could Jensen Huang mull a potential $73 billion acquisition?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
GB10 presentation highlights how industry-standard interfaces enable Nvidia GPUs and Mediatek CPUs to work seamlessly together.
Watch Lady Gaga’s Tim Burton-Directed Video for Her ‘Wednesday’ Dance Jam
38Gizmodo / 11h
'The Dead Dance' appears in the second half of 'Wednesday' season two, along with the singer's spooky cameo.
Orchard Robotics, founded by a Thiel fellow Cornell dropout, raises $22M for farm vision AI
38TechCrunch / 11h
The startup uses truck-mounted cameras to collect and analyze data about crop health.
Google’s NotebookLM now lets you customize the tone of its AI podcasts
28TechCrunch / 11h
When generating an Audio Overview, users can now choose whether they want their AI podcasts to be formatted like a "Deep Dive," "Brief," "Critique," or "Debate."
Mophie Made the Ultimate Charging Stand for All Your AirPods
Gizmodo / 11h
The charging stand charges AirPods Max AND any other pair of AirPods or AirPods Pro wireless earbuds.
Why the US government is taking a stake in Intel
TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. government's recent stake in Intel comes after a long period of floundering at the company's foundry business.
Walmart+ is adding Peacock as a free streaming perk to better compete with Amazon Prime
Mashable / 11h
Walmart is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Walmart+ membership program with a new perk for subscribers called "Video Streaming Choice." Starting Sept. 15, Walmart+ members will get nonconcurrent access to ad-supported Paramount+ and Peacock plans for free. The new benefit positions Walmart+ as a stronger alternative to Amazon Prime , which includes access to the retail giant's Prime Vide
M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack
2 TTPs•
BBC News / 11h
The hack has caused severe disruption at manufacturing plants globally, with some staff told not to come into work.
Google's Latest Android Update Fixes 84 Vulnerabilities
Lifehacker / 11h
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 . In its latest Android Security Bulletin , Google is releasing updates to address 84 vulnerabilities, including two flaws that may be under targeted, active exploitation. The patches for September cover a range of high-severity i
‘Unidentified Floating Object’ Causes Confusion off Swedish Coast
Gizmodo / 11h
Sweden’s coasts are facing a UFO problem—reports of "unidentified floating objects"—and they're creating unexpected issues at sea.
Shein Caught Using CEO Killer Luigi Mangione as a Male "Mommy And Me" Model
Futurism / 11h
In the roughly eight years since it burst onto the global e-commerce scene, the uber-cheap fast fashion marketplace Shein has been accused of everything from stealing designs and requiring exploitatively grueling shifts to forcing China's Uyghur minority to work at its facilities , and even working with suppliers that used child labor . Now, the Chinese-founded and Singapore-based online megareta
Lenovo isn't done with Valve just yet – leaked Legion Go 2 images suggest SteamOS could be offered as a Windows 11 alternative
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Lenovo is pushing its collaboration with Valve further, with SteamOS seemingly available on Legion Go 2 variants, based on leaked images.
Instagram finally has an iPad app 15 years after it first launched
Engadget / 11h
The social media platform Instagram is finally available on the iPad as a native app. It only took 15 years, as the app first launched all the way back in 2010. We knew this was coming and, well, now it's here. The iPad is a different platform from a smartphone, so the tablet-based app features redesigned elements. For instance, the app opens directly into a feed of Reels. The iPad app also lets
Royal Jordanian Unveils Swanky New Boeing 787 Business Class
73One Mile at a Time / 11h
Royal Jordanian is currently undergoing a major expansion, and is also investing a lot in its new passenger experience. This includes the introduction of a new long haul business class seat. Up until now, we’ve only been able to speculate as to what product the airline will introduce. The wait is finally over — the first picture of the Amman-based oneworld carrier’s new business class seat has ju
Younger business owners are turning to AI for business advice - here's why that's a terrible idea
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Younger business owners are more likely to get their business advice from ChatGPT or TikTok.
This lesser-known retailer just quietly dropped the best cheap gaming laptop deal of the year
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
My favorite gaming laptop deal right now? It's this Asus with an RTX 4060 for just $649 at Staples.
James Gunn’s Next DC Movie, ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ Arrives in 2027
37Gizmodo / 11h
Gunn announced his 'Superman' follow-up on social media, complete with an image featuring Lex Luthor and Superman.
This popular Samsung Frame TV alternative is on sale for under $700
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 30%: As of Sept. 3, you can get the Hisense 55-inch Class QLED 4K CanvasTV Series TV for just $697.99, down from $999.99 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount and over $300 off. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch Class QLED 4K CanvasTV Series TV $697.99 $1,000.01 Save $302.02 If you’ve had your eye on Samsung's Frame TV but can’t stomach the cost, we found a deal on a dupe that
This ultra-rare ’90s LaserDisc game console can finally be emulated on a PC
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Here in the year 2025, it's not every day that a classic gaming console from the 20th century becomes playable via emulation for the first time. But that's just what happened last week with the release of Ares v146 and its first-of-its-kind support for Mega LD titles designed for the Pioneer LaserActive . Even retro console superfans would be forgiven for not knowing about the LaserActive , a pri
Google says Gmail security is “strong and effective” as it denies major breach
2 TTPs•
31Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The sky is falling, and Gmail has supposedly been hacked to bits by malicious parties unknown. Or has it? Reports circulated last week claiming that Gmail was the subject of a major data breach, citing a series of warnings Google has distributed and increasing reports of phishing attacks. The hysteria was short-lived, though. In a brief post on its official blog, Google says that Gmail's security
Fuel supply is a bottleneck for Starship—here’s how SpaceX will get around it
47Ars Technica - All content / 11h
If SpaceX is going to fly Starships as often as it wants to, it's going to take more than rockets and launch pads. First, there's the sprawling factory that SpaceX has constructed at its Starbase location along the Gulf Coast in South Texas. The building, known as Starfactory, is designed to produce one Starship per day. A couple of miles to the east, SpaceX has built one Starship launch pad and
The Avengers face an undead Thanos in Marvel Zombies trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Marvel Studios has (mercifully) slowed the pace of new releases of late, but this month we're getting the miniseries Marvel Zombies —and the studio just dropped the official trailer. It's adapted from the Marvel Comics series and a spinoff of the 2021 What If...? episode featuring several Avengers in zombified form. It's part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Six. (Spoilers for the 2021 Wh
These Labor Day Sales on Smartwatches Are Still Live
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. 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 . Labor Day weekend may be behind us, but the savings haven't stopped yet. You still have a chance to snag s
Samsung’s New Sound Towers Are Great for Parties
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung just released its new Sound Tower models, the ST50F and ST40F. These new models, which were unveiled at IFA 2025, are the latest in its line of portable audio devices for parties and large gatherings. However, these models have a lot more features than you'd expect at first glance.
This Whoop Copycat Doesn’t Gouge You With Subscriptions
Gizmodo / 12h
Whoop is great for anyone that doesn't want another screen on their body, but Polar's new band is better for anyone who doesn't want to be nickel-and-dimed.
5 Reasons I've Started Using Flash Drives Over SSDs
How-To Geek / 12h
When it comes to backups, it’s easy to think bigger is better—but I’ve started going smaller. I’m done with bulky spinning disks and rarely even reach for an external SSD. I’m now all about flash drives.
Roblox expands use of age-estimation tech and introduces standardized ratings
26TechCrunch / 12h
Roblox says it's expanding its use of age-estimation technology and entering a partnership with the IARC to standardize its game ratings.
Snap up the brilliant Sonos Ray for a record-low price of $179
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Sonos Ray plummets to $179 at Best Buy
Instagram is finally launching an iPad app
24TechCrunch / 12h
Until now, Instagram on iPad was just a blown-up iOS app, which wasn't pleasant to look at. The company said that it has now revamped the experience to suit the big screen.
The Apple iPad (10th Gen) is down to a record-low price at Amazon, but theres a pink catch
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $150: The 10th Gen Apple iPad (256GB) is on sale for $349 at Amazon, down from the list price of $499. That's a 30% discount that matches the lowest price on record at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th Gen, 256GB) $349 at Amazon $499 Save $150 We have just a few days left before we're graced with a new season of one of the best shows ever — The Great British Bake O
Largest US credit union leaked potentially sensitive information
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Navy Federal Credit Union kept an unprotected backup on the open internet, leaking all sorts of sensitive information.
The NFL is back – watch your favorite team on a cheap, big-screen TV from Best Buy
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Thursday night football is back, and if you're looking for a brand-new TV, Best Buy is slashing prices on big-screen displays, featuring deals starting at just $189.99.
‘Alien: Earth’ Finally Gave Us the Episode We Were Waiting For
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The FX series created by Noah Hawley just gave us its own take on a classic 'Alien' story in 'In Space, No One...'
Garmin’s Next Watch Is the First MicroLED Wearable
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Two new versions of Garmin’s Fenix 8 were announced today. Both have the ability to make emergency calls, and one has the first microLED screen I’ve seen on a smartwatch. This is a new display technology that should allow for incredible brightness, even in sunlight, but with a tradeoff: shorter battery life, and a hefty purchase price. The two new
Something Huge and Brown Is Taking Over the Atlantic Ocean
Gizmodo / 12h
Unsurprisingly, human activity is involved in a widespread ecological change.
The Instagram iPad App Is Finally Here
20Wired / 12h
Now you can doomscroll on a bigger screen.
Credit card transfer partners: Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels
46The Points Guy Articles / 12h
We love transferable credit card points and miles here at TPG. The ability to transfer your rewards to a wide range of airline and hotel loyalty programs provides valuable flexibility to maximize your travel. You're not locked into a single redemption scheme as you plan your trips. If you can't find the seats available in one program, you can choose another program before transferring any credit
Sony's New USB-C Earbuds Are the Cure to Your Bluetooth Woes
22How-To Geek / 12h
Bluetooth audio isn't perfect, so there's still a place for wired headphones, even if the 3.5mm headphone jack isn't a common sight on mobile tech anymore. Sony just revealed the IER-EX15C USB-C In-ear Headphones, and it uses a USB-C port for easy connectivity to modern devices.
Does the Dog Die? 10 Films Where the Dog Lives
How-To Geek / 12h
If any film features a dog in the promotion, there’s usually one question that gets asked immediately: Does the dog die? For many audiences, watching a film where the dog gets hurt is just too much. If possible, you’d rather avoid movies where the cute pooch meets a grim end.
Sony's new cheap USB-C wired earbuds look set to deliver well-balanced sound and cool colors for the those who don't want wireless
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The USP here is simplicity –and a super low price
At long last, Instagram finally gets around to launching an official iPad app
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Instagram for the iPad has been a long time coming, but the wait is over – and there's a new tab to explore.
I still use an iPhone 12, but if the iPhone 17 gets these 3 features, I'll finally be tempted to upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I've not been tempted to upgrade in a long time, but maybe the iPhone 17 is the phone to force my hand.
Gemini Is Going to Invade New Google Home Devices Next Month
Gizmodo / 12h
Google is teasing something Gemini-related for its smart home portfolio.
The Tiny Caribbean Island Investors Are Chasing for Their AI Plans
Gizmodo / 12h
Policymakers view it as a chance to future-proof the island against external shocks.
After 15 Years, Instagram Finally Releases an iPad App
Gizmodo / 12h
It took forever for Instagram to hit the iPad, but at least there's a new Following tab to better manage your feeds.
PayPal and Venmo users get a free year of Perplexity Pro and early access to its AI browser
Engadget / 12h
Perplexity, the NVIDIA- and Bezos-backed AI company, is partnering with PayPal to get its Comet browser in front of millions of the financial tech giant's users. The deal will see PayPal and Venmo customers in the US and select international markets gain access to the AI-powered browser, as well as a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, which normally costs $200. There are, of course, so
Hot Mic Catches Putin and Xi Discussing Plans to Transplant Organs for Immortality
Futurism / 12h
Russian president Vladimir Putin was caught chatting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping — about the light topic of organ transplants, and how they could let "us live younger and younger, and perhaps even achieve immortality." As ABC News reports , the comments were overheard on a hot mic attached to Putin's interpreter, who was translating his words into Mandarin at a parade in Beijing this
Tesla YL Could Outsell the Standard Model Y in China
Next Big Future / 12h
If the Tesla Model YL became the most popular in this mid-size, premium-priced 3-row segment, it could realistically sell 400,000-500,000 units annually in China. This might even be more sales within China for the standard Model Y’s 480,309 units in 2024. The Tesla model YL might outsell the standard Tesla Model Y. The 3-row car ... Read more
Room Temperature Diamond Integrated Chip Quantum Accelerators Installed At Oak Ridge National Lab
Next Big Future / 12h
Quantum Brilliance’s is developing diamond quantum accelerators that will have over 50 qubits and outperform CPUs/GPUs of comparable size, weight and power in important applications. Quantum Brilliance believe their diamond integrated chips can be mass produced in the millions and can work along side regular chips as useful accelerators and sensors. They could also have ... Read more
AdGuard on iPhones Just Got Way Better
How-To Geek / 12h
AdGuard is your best ally if you want to block ads on your phone. And now, thanks to a new update, it just got way better to use on iOS.
The SkyMiles VP Who Promised Less Value Is Gone—But The Damage Is Done
34View from the Wing / 12h
Prashant Sharma is out as Vice President of Delta SkyMiles. The airline confirms his departure to me. Continue reading ...
Audi design finds its minimalist groove again with Concept C
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Fans of the TT rejoice—there's a new Audi two-seater on the way. The German automaker just unveiled Concept C, a stylish and minimalist sports car that marks the start of a new styling philosophy and, hopefully, a return to the bold designs that brought it so much success. There are design cues and links back through Audi's history, but this is no pastiche of a retro design as we might have seen
Netflix adds Twitch-like clipping function, complete with an editor
Engadget / 12h
Netflix has upgraded its Moments feature for the mobile app. It already lets users save iconic scenes , but now there's a simple editor to bring it in line with something like Twitch's clipping tool . Viewers can use the tool to set start and end points, so they can turn preferred scenes into "full clips to save, relive and share anytime." Just tap the "Clip" button when watching something on mob
The Paper review: How does The Office spinoff measure up?
Mashable / 12h
To say I was skeptical coming into The Paper would be an understatement. After all, producing a spinoff of the U.S. version of The Office seemed like a fool's errand. How could you possibly hope to live up to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time? Any new characters risked living in the shadow of Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), and the threat of using cloying
Novak Djokovic celebrates U.S. Open win with KPop Demon Hunters dance
Mashable / 12h
Novak Djokovic may be chasing yet another Grand Slam title at the 2025 U.S. Open, but his mind — and his moves — are never far from home. And KPop Demon Hunters . During his tournament press conference on Tuesday, the 24-time Grand Slam champion expressed a bittersweet truth: advancing deep into the competition would mean missing his daughter Tara's eighth birthday. And after a quarterfinal victo
Save over $800 on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max power station at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE OVER $800: As of Sept. 3, get the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max solar generator for $1,198.99 a Amazon. That's down from its usual price of $2,019. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon EcoFlow Delta 2 Max $1,198.99 at Amazon $2,019 Save $820.01 Fall is here, and that means it's time for spooky season , color-changing leaves, and cozy nights in. That being said, there's still the very real risk for sev
Amazon Prime shipping perk is changing. Here’s what you’re losing.
Mashable / 12h
Amazon just got a little less generous with its Prime membership perks. Starting on Oct. 1, Prime members will no longer be able to share the free two-day shipping benefit with people outside of their household, as spotted by the Associated Press (AP). Previously, the Prime Invitee Program let Prime members share with one other adult, even if they had a different home address. But that's being re
HubSpot Inbound 2025 - all the news and announcements as it happens
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We're live in San Francisco for HubSpot Inbound 2025.
What Creaky Knees Really Mean for Your Long-Term Health
Gizmodo / 12h
New research finds no link between having noisy knees and a future risk of joint problems in people recovering from knee surgery.
Venezuela’s president thinks American spies can’t hack Huawei phones
68TechCrunch / 12h
Huawei phones, given their custom hardware and operating system, may actually be easier to hack than other brands.
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