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Trump Executive Order Quietly Declared That NASA Is Now a Spy Agency
200+Futurism / 11h
The Trump administration issued an executive order late last month, quietly declaring that NASA will operate as a national intelligence and security agency going forward. The order stipulates that the agency will now "have as a primary function intelligence, counterintelligence, investigative, or national security work." It's a major departure for the agency, which has historically focused on spa
Hollywood Legend Robert Redford Has Died at Age 89
100+Gizmodo / 15h
The career of Robert Redford spanned everything from 'Butch Cassidy' and 'The Electric Horseman' to 'Captain America' and 'Pete's Dragon'.
I have small ears and sensory issues, and I’m delighted we're getting better fit options from our earbuds
Latest from TechRadar / 19h
Open ear designs, softer materials and better ear tip options: I'm so glad fit is no longer an afterthought in audio tech
Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
NYT > Technology / 20min
British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach.
Ozempic May Be Less Effective for Emotional Eaters, Study Suggests
Gizmodo / 21min
Researchers investigated why some people don’t respond as well to GLP-1 drugs and found that the reasons behind their overeating might play a role.
The way Panasonic's attractive new open earbuds sound makes me smile, but they’re so annoying to operate
Latest from TechRadar / 22min
Super stylish and a pleasure to wear for hours on end, the Panasonic RB-F10s are otherwise winning open earbuds let down by really irritating controls.
H1: HMRC Basic PAYE Tools review
Latest from TechRadar / 22min
PAYE tools straight from HMRC, but other free options offer a lot more.
IRIS Payroll Basics review
Latest from TechRadar / 22min
Free, HMRC-approved payroll, but only for the short term
Square Payroll review
Latest from TechRadar / 22min
From the makers of one of the most popular POS systems out there comes a small-scale HR and payroll platform.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 17, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 17, 2025
Mashable / 1h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 17, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
The Backbone Pro is an excellent mobile controller, but I'm not convinced by its cloud gaming features
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The Backbone Pro is more comfortable than the One and crammed with cloud gaming features.
Mark your calendars: Amazon quietly reveals dates for its Prime Big Deal Days sale
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale 2025 is officially landing on October 7, matching July's Prime Day sale with a full seven days of discounts. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming deals and what to expect.
The new Wacom One 14 is here: A tablet for aspiring artists and visual thinkers
Mashable / 2h
Wacom has announced its latest tablet, a beginner-friendly model designed for aspiring artists. The Wacom One 14 is the latest device in the brand's One collection. Unlike Wacom's pen tablets that go screen-less, the One features a 14-inch HD IPS display. Even with the screen, it has a paper-like feel when using the Wacom One Standard Pen. The screen itself is anti-glare, but maybe more important
Alien: Earth episode 7: Is Nibs dead at the end?
Mashable / 2h
There's just one Alien: Earth episode left to go, and judging by the way things left off at the end of episode 7, it's going to be a dramatic finale. But while the fate of pretty much all the characters is hanging in the balance somewhat, there's one person in particular who really has a tough time of it at the episode's conclusion: Nibs (Lily Newmark). So what happens to the group's most disturb
Groww, backed by Satya Nadella, set to become first Indian startup to go public after U.S.-to-India move
TechCrunch / 2h
Groww's listing — expected later this year — is set to double as a major cash-out moment for global venture funds.
Figure AI Humanoid Robots Valued at $39 Billion
Next Big Future / 3h
Figure AI makes humanoid robots and they have raised $1 billion where the company is valued at $39 billion. Figure’s CEO, Brad Adcock, dropped the news at a TED Talk. This $1 billion funding (Series C round) comes from heavy hitters like Nvidia, Salesforce, T-Mobile and Intel. Even Brookfield, a giant in global infrastructure, invested. ... Read more
Do You Really Need a New Apple Watch if You Already Have One?
Gizmodo / 4h
I took a closer look at Apple's new Sleep Score and hypertension notification features for Apple Watch.
Did a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter Really Use ChatGPT to Write ‘Soda Pop’?
Gizmodo / 4h
The Saja Boys tune has come under scrutiny because of a seemingly mistranslated report.
A record supply load won’t reach the International Space Station as scheduled
24Ars Technica - All content / 4h
A problem with the main engine on Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft will keep it from delivering 11,000 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station as scheduled on Wednesday. In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, NASA said ground teams are evaluating backup plans that might still allow the Cygnus spacecraft to reach the space station, just not on schedule. The
Hurry to grab the 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 at Amazon for its lowest price ever
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $200: The 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $999.99, down from the list price of $1,199.99. That's a 17% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor $999.99 at Amazon $1,199.99 Save $200 We're coming into some of the best months for gaming . Since the sun will
Mac Mini Sale: Get Into MacOS for Less Than $500 Today
20Wired / 5h
The cheapest path into macOS is cheaper than normal today, thanks to this sale.
Trump Shutting Down Cancer Research
20Futurism / 5h
The United States' standing as an important place for cancer research is under threat. As the New York Times reports , the Trump administration has dramatically slashed funding to US-based cancer research, endangering the country's overall leading position in science research — not to mention the fates of cancer patients across the country. "We are great in science," Harold Varmus, former directo
CrowdStrike Infested With "Self-Replicating Worms"
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Futurism / 5h
A year after a glitch at cybersecurity company CrowdStrike triggered a global computer outage affecting millions of computers, the software vendor is being forced to contain a new threat: a swarm of self-replicating worms. As first reported by investigative cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs, CrowdStrike once again became the launchpad for a potentially debilitating security hazard when some 25
YouTube Live gets a Twitch and TikTok inspired update
Mashable / 5h
YouTube announced a slew of new creator-oriented updates at its Made on YouTube 2025 event on Tuesday. However, it appears YouTube Live received the biggest overhaul of the day, with the video giant making several announcements regarding new live streaming features coming to the platform. According to YouTube, more than 30 percent of daily logged-in YouTube viewers watched live content in Q2 2025
Get ad-free browsing forever for a one-time $16 payment
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription is just $15.97 (reg. $169.99) with code FAMPLAN through Oct. 5. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $15.97 $169.99 Save $154.02 The internet is amazing, but ads can make it feel like walking through a carnival of flashing signs. If you’re ready for a cleaner, smoother online experience, the AdGuard F
This underrated ChatGPT feature lets you replace AI's annoying personality – here's how to use it
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
OpenAI reorganizes its Settings to make it easier to alter ChatGPT's personality.
I’ve tried CarPlay’s new iOS 26 makeover – here are my 5 favorite upgrades
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a refresh to CarPlay and after trying it, I’ve landed on my favorite aspects.
Al Gore on China’s climate rise: ‘I would not have seen this coming’
25TechCrunch / 5h
Al Gore and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management talked with TechCrunch about recent headlines, including the tech industry's growing appetite for rare earth minerals, how the AI boom's demand for massive data centers could impact global energy consumption, and whether the space industry's rocket launches are truly a net positive.
Apple updates parental controls for iOS 26
Mashable / 5h
First announced in June, Apple has finally unleashed its expanded suite of parental controls as the company's sparkly new iOS 26 goes to consumers globally. Included in the lineup: New ways for parents to block who their child can communicate with. With the latest software update , new Communication Limits will require young users to get permission from parental accounts before they can connect w
Enjoy 3 free months of Amazon Music Unlimited just in time for fall music releases
Mashable / 5h
SAVE UP TO $35.97 : As of Sept. 16, new subscribers can get three free months of Amazon Music Unlimited by purchasing an eligible item at Amazon, signing up for Prime, or registering an eligible device in the Alexa app. Typically $10.99 per month for Prime members and $11.99 per month for non-Prime members, that's up to $35.97 in total savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Un
This lifetime Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office bundle is under $100
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Don’t miss Adobe Acrobat Classic (three-year license) + Microsoft Office Professional 2021 (lifetime license) for just $99 (reg. $543.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Pexels Adobe Acrobat Classic and Microsoft Office Professional License Bundle $99.99 $543.99 Save $444 When it comes to productivity, some tools just make life easier. And now, two of the biggest names in the game are bundl
“China keeps the algorithm”: Critics attack Trump’s TikTok deal
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
TikTok will not shut down on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump inches nearer to closing a deal with China that will most likely see the app's majority ownership shift to US owners and US-based users shift to a new app. On Tuesday, Trump confirmed that he has extended the deadline to December 16 for TikTok owner ByteDance to divest ownership to comply with a law designed to block China from spy
Repeat creepy meat problems at Boar’s Head plants draw congressional scrutiny
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Congressional lawmakers are skeptical that the Boar's Head deli meat plant at the center of a deadly Listeria outbreak last year will be fit to reopen after recent inspections at three other Boar's Head facilities turned up similarly alarming sanitation problems—including mold, condensation on ceilings, overflowing trash, meat residue caked onto equipment and walls, and employees failing to wash
An antidote to fat, heavy cars? Check out these lightweighting awards.
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Although cars are much safer—for their occupants at least—than they used to be, that has come at a cost: added weight. The problem is exacerbated in electric vehicles and their heavy battery packs; rare is the EV we've driven that weighs less than 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg). Hence my interest in the Altair Enlighten award, an annual prize for advances in lightweighting and sustainability given out by t
This new iOS 26 Apple Maps feature is like Spotify Wrapped for your travels – and I can't wait to try it
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
iOS 26 adds a new Visited Places feature to Maps, which builds a collection of your favorite spots along with how many times you’ve stopped by. It’s exactly the kind of gamification that gets me moving.
Unstoppable Martial Arts Robot Can Take a Direct Dropkick Without Falling Down
Futurism / 6h
A new viral video shows a kickboxing humanoid robot shrugging off a flying dropkick from a human being. "OK, should we start worrying?" one user asked on the r/singularity subreddit in response to the video. "It looks like it doesn't like falling," another user added . The research behind the stunt was conducted by scientists at the Active Intelligent Systems (ACT) Lab at the Southern University
Insta360 Go Ultra Review: This Tiny Action Camera Got Swacked by a Sword, and Survived
Gizmodo / 6h
The Insta360 Go Ultra manages to meet and even beat other cameras twice its size.
Paramount+ just added every Friday the 13th movie – and you can stream them for less with this limited-time deal
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Binge watch all of the Friday the 13th movies and more with this great Paramount+ deal.
Fiverr is laying off 250 employees to become an 'AI-first company'
Engadget / 6h
Gig economy platform Fiverr is laying off 250 employees as it pivots to being an "AI-first company," CEO Micha Kaufman shared in an essay on X . The move affects around 30 percent of the company's staff, The Register writes , and it's not uncommon among tech companies in 2025. Duolingo announced similar plans to become "AI-first" in April. Kaufman describes this process as returning to "startup m
Why Are Streaming Apps Obsessed With Autoplaying Previews?
How-To Geek / 6h
If there's one thing I absolutely hate about modern streaming app interfaces is the default behavior of auto-playing a preview of the show or movie you've highlighted. No, I don't want you to make noise while I read the synopsis. No, I don't want the movie to actually start yet!
Meta Connect 2025: What to expect and how to watch
29TechCrunch / 6h
Meta is expected to unveil new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband.
Delta Asked You To Vote For One — They Picked Two: Sardinia And Malta Get JFK Nonstops
22View from the Wing / 6h
Delta asked customers and employees to pick just one new European route, but the airline surprised voters by adding two — launching nonstop JFK flights to both Sardinia and Malta in summer 2026. Continue reading ...
Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Lectures Met With Protestors Who Seem to Think He’s the Antichrist
40Gizmodo / 6h
The Palantir mogul began his devil-themed seminar series this week.
AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss
43BBC News / 6h
Boss Satya Nadella said it was the biggest investment the firm had made outside of the US.
It’s Been 30 Years Since ‘Masked Rider’ Tried to Give ‘Kamen Rider’ Its ‘Power Rangers’ Moment
Gizmodo / 6h
The anniversary of Saban's attempt to replicate the 'Power Rangers' pop culture moment comes right as 'Kamen Rider' itself is making its most concerted effort yet to leap over to the States.
How to Fix 'Tilted' Dark Mode App Icons in iOS 26
Lifehacker / 6h
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 . iOS 26 is here, and with it, Apple’s “Liquid Glass” design revamp. Yesterday, I covered how to quickly undo most of the harshest changes that come with Liquid Glass , but a complaint users are making today requires an entirely s
Gamers, SSD price hikes and shortages could soon strike again – take advantage of today’s prices while you still can
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
It's that time again – SSDs and HDDs are suddenly in a high demand, and that spells bad news for prices.
This 3-in-1 Eufy Smart Lock Is $110 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
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 . The Eufy Video Smart Lock E330 is a multitasking three-in-one smart home device that combines a fingerprin
XR glasses can’t replace my TV yet, but I was surprised at how close they came to coming out on top
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I wanted to find out if a pair of XR glasses could replace my TV, and found they come surprisngly close.
Your ultimate guide to nabbing the perfect GIGABYTE laptop
Mashable / 7h
Let’s face it — shopping for the right laptop can be exhausting, and weeding through brain-wrecking terms like CPU, GPU, and SSD is enough to make your eyes cross. Add in the fact that gamers will want to look for different specs than students, who will want different specs than content creators — and you have yourself a conundrum. We’ve compiled this guide to make buying your first laptop, or ne
Eli Lilly to Build $5 Billion Drug Manufacturing Plant in Virginia
Gizmodo / 7h
The drug company has pledged to spend $27 billion on four new facilities.
What to expect from Amazon's event on September 30
Engadget / 7h
Amazon will host a press event at the end of the month with some new hardware developments. It's scheduled for September 30 at 10AM ET in New York City. Here's what we think will be discussed at the fall event. In February, Amazon introduced some improvements to its voice assistant, promising that Alexa+ would be more conversational and more helpful thanks to generative AI. It seems likely that t
This Is How Your Smartwatch Spies on You
How-To Geek / 7h
Wearables haven't made quite the splash some people thought they would. Not quite yet anyway, but there are a lot of people out there wearing smartwatches—I used to be one of them!
US Tech Giants Race to Spend Billions in UK AI Push
52Wired / 7h
Microsoft and Nvidia unveiled plans to invest up to $45 billion in the UK during US President Donald Trump’s state visit.
OpenAI's Teen Safety Features Will Walk a Thin Line
24Wired / 7h
CEO Sam Altman announced an age-prediction system and new parental controls in a blog post on Tuesday.
Should you upgrade to iOS 26? Some iPhones owners are already regretting it – here’s why
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
iOS 26 is now available, but some people regret installing it on their iPhones– here are the main reasons why and the case for waiting.
Mods react as Reddit kicks some of them out again: “This will break the site”
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Under new rules rolling out over the coming months, a small number of users will be required to leave some of their moderator posts so that they aren’t moderating more than five subreddits with 100,000 monthly visitors. Reddit said the change only affects “0.1 percent of our active mods” and will help enable “diverse perspectives and experiences.” But mods whom Ars Technica spoke with have differ
ChatGPT may soon require ID verification from adults, CEO says
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced plans to develop an automated age-prediction system that will determine whether ChatGPT users are over or under 18, automatically directing younger users to a restricted version of the AI chatbot. The company also confirmed that parental controls will launch by the end of September. In a companion blog post, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the company is explicitly
Get Ready to See More AI on YouTube
Gizmodo / 7h
YouTube launched a slate of new AI tools for creators today.
Everything to Remember About ‘Gen V’ Before It Returns for Season 2
Gizmodo / 7h
Get caught up on the bare essentials of 'The Boys' spin-off show before it returns to Prime Video.
NHTSA is investigating Tesla over its electronic door handles
Engadget / 7h
Who says journalism is dead? Less than a week after Bloomberg published a damning report about Tesla's "dangerous doors," the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now looking into it. On Tuesday, the regulator said it opened an investigation into the automaker's electrically powered doors. The problem: They stop working if the vehicle's low-voltage battery fails. The NHTSA
Cloudflare CEO’s ‘Frighteningly Likely’ Forecast for How AI Will Ruin the Internet
Gizmodo / 7h
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince calls it the "Black Mirror possibility."
Trump's TikTok deal will give control to a group of US investors, report says
Engadget / 8h
The plan to "save" TikTok is starting to come into focus. On Tuesday The Wall Street Journal reported more details about a deal between the US and China as the two sides are apparently "finalizing" specifics of the arrangement. According to the report, TikTok's US business will be owned primarily by a group of US investors, which will have a "roughly" 80 percent stake in the entity. The group inc
LimeWire (Which Still Exists) Buys Fyre Festival (Which Never Did) on eBay
22Gizmodo / 8h
Sure, why not?
The Sad Decline Of United Polaris Business Class Award Availability
One Mile at a Time / 8h
There’s no denying that the miles & points hobby has evolved a lot over the years. It has gone mainstream, and that’s both good and bad. Opportunities to earn points are better than ever before, while sweet spots and opportunities to redeem points efficiently just aren’t what they used to be. Along those lines, here’s the latest unfortunate trend that I’m noticing. Of course it’s possible this is
Firefox 143 Brings Back Installable Web Apps, Improves Tabs and Cameras, and More
How-To Geek / 8h
Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 143 is now rolling out with the return of installable websites, improvements to tabs and camera access, and much more.
Same-day delivery comes to space, as Impulse promises satellite transport in hours, not months
TechCrunch / 8h
Impulse Space wants to ignite a revolution in in-space logistics.
Trump's Biggest Fans Furious at His Embrace of AI
Futurism / 8h
Partisan politics in the United States makes for a generally contentious atmosphere But these days, the mainstream rift isn't just between blue and red — even some of president Donald Trump's most diehard fanatics have become openly belligerent over the president's obsession with AI . Following the release this summer of president Trump's "AI Action Plan" — a sweeping blueprint outlining the whit
YouTube Livestreams Are About to Get Much More Mobile Friendly
Lifehacker / 8h
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 . Among competitors like Twitch and even Instagram, YouTube might not be the go-to name in livestreaming, but its latest features are doing their best to change that. Announced at Google’s Made on YouTube event today, the site wil
LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival, has vague plans to offer 'real experiences'
Engadget / 8h
LimeWire has announced that it's acquired the rights to Fyre Festival, the disastrous, influencer-fueled 2017 music festival. The newly revived company — which now acts as a NFT music marketplace rather than a file-sharing service — bought the rights for $245,000 in an eBay auction, The New York Times reports . A separate plan to use the Fyre Festival name to launch a new music streaming service
Grab the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet for the best price this year ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is incredibly budget-friendly, especially at this discounted price of $89.99 ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days sale.
Dyson's new flagship vacuum knows exactly what kind of floor it's on and adapts to save you battery – here's how it works
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The V16 Piston Animal delivers more thorough cleaning without wasting any battery.
Can the AirPods Pro 3 Replace Your Apple Watch? Yes and No
How-To Geek / 8h
With the AirPods Pro 3’s new heart rate monitor, Apple focused heavily on fitness benefits during its September event. In doing so, the company marketed the earbuds as a potential replacement for the Apple Watch in fitness tracking, without explicitly saying so.
Jack Altman raised a new $275M early-stage fund in a mere week
20TechCrunch / 8h
Altman's first fund, raised in early 2024, was $150 million. So this is a big step up, too.
New Research Answers Lingering Questions About Siberia’s Exploding Tundra
Gizmodo / 8h
Previous research pointed to climate change as the main driver of permafrost explosions in Siberia, but a new study offers a more nuanced explanation.
Adata's latest SSDs highlight a growing trend in mobile storage but can't hide a rather sobering reality
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Adata unveils SD820 and SC735 portable SSDs designed for creators and travelers who need fast external storage.
Got a Mac and an iPad? Here's how I get them to work together as teammates instead of rivals
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I’ve had my current iPad for five years, and my MacBook Pro for two, but somehow I’ve only just gotten round to using them together the way Apple intended – and now I can't imagine going back.
CodeRabbit raises $60M, valuing the 2-year-old AI code review startup at $550M
TechCrunch / 8h
The round, which brought the two-year-old startup’s total funding to $88 million, was led by Scale Venture Partners.
Scuba-Suit-Clad Thief Steals Thousands of Dollars From Floating Disney World Restaurant in Heist Ripped Right Out of the Movies
40Gizmodo / 8h
The thief is still at large, and no one was physically harmed during the bizarre robbery at the Paddlefish Restaurant.
YouTubes paid creators $100 billion in four years
Mashable / 8h
There's a reason creators often try to migrate their audience to YouTube : It pays. The Google-owned streaming giant said it has paid out more than $100 billion in the last four years to creators, artists, and media companies. YouTube announced the figure at the Made on YouTube event on Tuesday. “We didn't just create a platform. We built an economy,” said YouTube CEO Neal Mohan. As Mashable repo
How to use the Delta Stays credit on the Delta Amex cards
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Plenty of credit cards offer hotel statement credits to cardmembers as a benefit. The Delta Air Lines and American Express family of cards is no different, with one of the more underrated credits offered on most of the Delta cards being the annual Delta Stays credit. While this is a valuable benefit that can help offset some of the annual fees the cards charge, many cardmembers forget to use it b
Around 90% of an Earthquake’s Energy Doesn’t Do What You Think It Does
Gizmodo / 8h
A miniature quake-in-a-lab enabled scientists to quantify an earthquake’s energy dynamics for the first time.
Verizon to offer $20 broadband in California to obtain merger approval
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Verizon agreed to offer $20-per-month broadband service to people with low incomes in California in exchange for a merger approval. In a bid to complete its $9.6 billion purchase of Frontier Communications, Verizon committed to offering $20 fiber-to-the-home service with symmetrical speeds of 300Mbps. Verizon also committed to offering a $20 fixed wireless service with download speeds of 100Mbps
Google’s experimental Windows app is better than Microsoft’s built-in search
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google has so many products that it can be near-impossible to keep track. And yet, the company has rarely created desktop apps to go with those services. There are a handful, like Drive and Quick Share, but the company's flagship product is only now coming to the desktop. The new Google app for Windows is available now, allowing you to search the web, Google Drive, and even your local files. The
Delta's 'route race' ends in a twist: 2 new European islands coming in 2026
70The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The results are in! Last month, Delta Air Lines customers and employees got to vote on which European destination the carrier would launch as its next destination. The choices Delta offered: Sardinia in Italy, Malta or Ibiza, part of Spain's Balearic Islands. After nearly 150,000 votes, two winners emerged. Delta SkyMiles members crowned Sardinia as the winner, but Malta received the most votes f
Marriott adds lounge filter to booking process, Hyatt turns to AI
41The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Marriott Bonvoy members with Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite status get complimentary access to a Marriott Executive Lounge, sometimes called an M Club, during every stay at properties that offer the private lounge . The problem? It can be difficult to find hotels that actually offer them. But now, Marriott is making it easier for travelers to book properties with an M Club by
Tesla is recalling Powerwall 2 batteries over fire risk
34TechCrunch / 9h
Tesla is recalling an unspecified number of Powerwall 2 home batteries in Australia after receiving reports of fires.
The Apple Sports app finally adds widgets for tracking scores and schedules
Engadget / 9h
The free Apple Sports app just added widgets , which has been a long-requested feature. This allows users to build their own custom widgets to follow the teams and organizations of their choosing. Once placed, it'll just take a quick swipe on the device to check out scores, statistics, upcoming matches and more. Widgets are available on iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. This feature will operate
Amateurs Using AI to “Vibe Code” Are Now Begging Real Programmers to Fix Their Botched Software
Futurism / 9h
Welcome to the future, where the vibes are bad in almost every meaningful respect — but where you do, at the very least, get to "vibe code," or use an AI model to write code and even build entire pieces of software. But rarely does the process go smoothly enough for prime time. The jury's still out on whether experienced programmers actually benefit from using AI coding assistants, and the tech's
Delta Launching New York To Malta & Sardinia Flights In 2026: Surprising?
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Several weeks ago, Delta asked SkyMiles members and employees to vote on which island destination in Europe the airline should add flights to for the summer of 2026. The results are in, and the airline has now announced which flights it will be adding. Unsurprisingly, the airline isn’t adding just one route… Delta adding two new European island routes from New York Delta has announced that it pla
After losing their son, parents urge Senate to take action on AI chatbots
22Mashable / 9h
"You cannot imagine what it was like to read a conversation with a chatbot that groomed your child to take his own life," Matthew Raine, father of Adam Raine, said to a room of assembled congressional leaders that gathered today to discuss the harms of AI chatbots on teens around the country. Raine and his wife Maria are suing OpenAI in what is the company's first wrongful death case , following
Meta Hypernova glasses: Everything we know
Mashable / 9h
There's a big Meta product showcase this week, and it might include something very new from the company. Specifically, Wednesday's Meta Connect showcase is rumored to feature information on the company's Hypernova smart glasses, which have been detailed in plenty of leaks and rumors, but not in any official announcements yet. There isn't a ton to know about this device until Meta (presumably) lif
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Again as a Deal Takes Shape
200+NYT > Technology / 9h
As President Trump extended for a fourth time a deadline to determine TikTok’s future in the United States, details of an agreement to address concerns about the app began to emerge.
Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents
TechCrunch / 9h
A wave of startups are creating RL environments to help AI labs train agents. It might be Silicon Valley’s next craze in the making.
Hades returns to Game Pass on September 19
Engadget / 9h
In what's most definitely (not) the biggest Hades news of the week, the acclaimed game is coming to Game Pass. Not the long-awaited sequel, mind you, but the 2020 original. At least subscribers can catch up on the first game while waiting out the sequel's Switch exclusivity window . Hades will be available for Game Pass Ultimate, PC, and Standard tiers. This isn't the roguelike's first Game Pass
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged as Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty
100+Wired / 9h
In the indictment, prosecutors claim Tyler Robinson planned Kirk’s killing in advance, citing rooftop surveillance, engraved bullets, and a written note as they seek the death penalty.
New Phoenix RowHammer attack cracks open DDR5 memory defenses in minutes
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It took researchers less than two minutes to crack open a "standard, production-grade desktop system".
OpenAI Wants You to Prove You’re Not a Child
Gizmodo / 9h
Try to avoid using 'skibidi' in conversation with ChatGPT.
Another lawsuit blames an AI company of complicity in a teenager's suicide
Engadget / 9h
Another family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against popular AI chatbot tool Character AI. This is the third suit of its kind after a 2024 lawsuit , also against Character AI, involving the suicide of a 14-year-old in Florida, and a lawsuit last month alleging OpenAI's ChatGPT helped a teenage boy commit suicide. The family of 13-year-old Juliana Peralta alleges that their daughter turned to
Tesla’s 2021 Model Y Doors Could Trap Riders, US Safety Agency Says
NYT > Technology / 9h
The agency is investigating reports that electronic doors on one model couldn’t be opened from outside, trapping children or others inside.
‘Chain Reactions’ Deftly Contextualizes a Grisly American Classic
Gizmodo / 9h
Stephen King, Takashi Miike, Patton Oswalt, and more celebrate Tobe Hooper's 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' in the latest cinema documentary from Alexandre O. Philippe.
I Tried the New Hydrow Rowing Machine, and I Finally Get Why People Like to Row
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 . As someone who spends most of my training time pounding pavement in preparation for marathons, I'll admit that rowing has always felt like foreign territory. Sure, I'd hop on the oc
Everything You Need to Know About October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's Prime Day 2025 sale was its biggest ever, stretching for four days this past July—but the company is not done with your wallet yet. The fall version of the mega-sale, known as Prime Big Deal Days , is just around the corner. Here is everything you need to know to p
3 Weeks Left Until the Start of the OpenSSL Conference 2025
Next Big Future / 9h
Newark, New Jersey, United States, 16th September 2025, CyberNewsWire
Dolphin Emulator Is Solving Crashes for Wii and GameCube Games
How-To Geek / 9h
Dolphin is probably one of the biggest game emulation projects out there. It started years ago, and while the task of emulating most Wii and GameCube games is a hard one, developers have made great progress to the point that most computers and smartphones can play these old, but gold, titles. Now, the latest progress report has shown it's gotten a lot better recently.
American Airlines Passenger Cut The Line, Walked Off Plane First In Dallas—What Looked Selfish Was 100% Right
View from the Wing / 9h
A passenger with a tight Dallas connection cut the line to walk off his American Airlines flight first—what looked selfish at first glance was actually the smartest, most courteous move for everyone onboard. Continue reading ...
The countdown is on - Chinese firms now have just an hour to report cybersecurity incidents
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Chinese firms have a very short window to alert authorities.
Google rolls out new Windows desktop app with Spotlight-like search tool
TechCrunch / 9h
The app will allow people to use an Alt + Space shortcut to instantly search for information from their computer files, installed apps, Google Drive files, and the web.
Annapurna Interactive will reveal three new games in a showcase on September 23
Engadget / 9h
Annapurna Interactive is hosting a games showcase on September 23, 2025 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT to show off three of its upcoming games. The publisher says the "Annapurna Interactive Direct from Tokyo" will stream on YouTube and feature new games from Kyoto-based developer Marumittu Games, Iridium Studios and Yarn Owl. Annapurna Interactive held its previous games showcase this past February to show o
InKind Dining App Limited Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Promo: If you’re new to InKind, follow this link to get $25 off your first dining experience of $50+ I’ve written in the past about InKind, my favorite dining rewards app . InKind has just introduced an improved refer a friend bonus, so I want to cover those details in this post. InKind’s generous refer a friend bonus offer InKind has a generous refer a friend program . Ordinarily, when you refer
Former FinWise employee may have stolen sensitive data on 689,000 American First Finance customers
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A popular bank faces an insider threat when a former employee accessed data on hundreds of thousands of users.
Police Puzzled by 180 Kilos of SpaceX-Branded Cocaine Found at Crash Site
Futurism / 10h
A single-engine plane crashed landed in a field of sugar cane in Brazil over the weekend, according to local news media Alagoas 24 Horas , killing the pilot and leaving behind 180 kilograms — or almost 400 pounds — of cocaine. So far, it just sounds like a tale of drug smuggling gone awry. Except that the coke, stacked together in neat bricks and wrapped in plastic, as shown in a video from local
Citi Strata Elite: 80K Bonus + $2,400 In Year One Credits Is The Best First-Year Play In Premium Cards
View from the Wing / 10h
It's hard to imagine anyone that won't find this to be incredible for a year. Continue reading ...
Gemini tops the App Store thanks to new AI image model, Nano Banana
TechCrunch / 10h
Though the month is only half over, Gemini's app has already gained 12.6 million downloads in September, up from 8.7 million in August.
Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia factory ahead of construction in 2026
TechCrunch / 10h
While largely ceremonial, it's an important step for a project that has dealt with a lot of uncertainty the last few years. Rivian R2 SUVs will roll off the line in 2028.
The 3 Biggest Types of Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories Flooding the Internet
42Gizmodo / 10h
It doesn't help that the FBI Director has long promoted various conspiracy theories online.
Seagate's 22TB desktop HDD deal is the best I've seen in a while at $10.91/TB - Expansion hard drive is on sale at Seagate for $240 and even includes free data recovery
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Seagate Expansion 22TB desktop HDD falls to $239.99, offering huge storage capacity at unbeatable value.
The Housemaid trailer: Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried face off to a killer Sabrina Carpenter bop
30Mashable / 10h
Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney are hiding some serious secrets in the trailer for the upcoming thriller, The Housemaid . Based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden, The Housemaid is directed by Paul Feig. Feig is no stranger to pitting two big-name actresses against each other in a twisted tale, having helmed 2018's Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick–led A Simple Favor and its 2025 sequel,
'Baby Steps' Is a Hiking Game That Trolls ‘Slightly Problematic’ Men
64Wired / 10h
The walking simulator, launching September 23 on PlayStation and Steam, stars a jobless 35-year-old “privileged, white male” whose pride stops him from getting help.
Researchers warn that skill erosion caused by AI could have a devastating and lasting impact on businesses - but it may already be too late
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Esko Penttinen, Associate Professor, and Joona Ruissalo, Post-doctoral researcher at Aalto University, tell us about the risks of skill erosion, and why AI makes the problem more urgent.
Why the iPhone Air Is the Most Important iPhone You’ll Never Buy
How-To Geek / 10h
I don’t want an iPhone Air, I’m buying the iPhone 17 Pro instead. The Air’s drawbacks just aren’t worth it to me; I don’t want an ultra-thin body at the cost of battery life and camera.
Man Known as the ‘Tinder Swindler’ Is Arrested in Georgia
500+NYT > Technology / 10h
The man, Shimon Hayut, has been accused of using multiple aliases to swindle women he met on dating apps out of millions of dollars.
Andrew Yang took inspiration from Mark Cuban for his budget cell carrier Noble Mobile
29TechCrunch / 10h
“I’m as guilty of doomscrolling as the next person, but knowing that doomscrolling is actually costing me money makes me feel dumb,” Yang told TechCrunch.
Samsung Galaxy One UI 8 Update Release Schedule Revealed
How-To Geek / 10h
Now that Samsung has finally started officially rolling out the big One UI 8 update (based on Android 16) for the Galaxy S25 series, we're learning more about when other devices will get it. Yesterday, Samsung confirmed the launch, and now we have a full release schedule for dozens of devices.
The New ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Trailer’ Is a Dark Slaughterfest
Gizmodo / 10h
Liev Schreiber and Kirby Howell-Baptiste team up to save the world in October's 'Splinter Cell: Deathwatch.'
A new report finds China’s space program will soon equal that of the US
51Ars Technica - All content / 10h
As Jonathan Roll neared completion of a master's degree in science and technology policy at Arizona State University three years ago, he did some research into recent developments by China's ascendant space program. He came away impressed by the country's growing ambitions. Now a full-time research analyst at the university, Roll was recently asked to take a deeper dive into Chinese space plans.
Citi Strata Elite: What are the World Legend Mastercard benefits?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Citi finally launched a premium rewards card, the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees ), which offers premium perks, bonus-earning rates on select categories and other noteworthy benefits . Plus, this card is the world's first World Legend Mastercard, a new premium tier above World Elite Mastercard that offers exclusive dining, lifestyle and travel perks. As the payment network , Masterca
LimeWire, the Former File-Sharing Service, Is Buying Fyre Festival Brand
100+NYT > Technology / 10h
The streaming service, which became popular in the 2000s, paid $245,000 for the festival naming rights. It’s unclear what exactly it plans to do with the embattled brand.
This Liquid Glass Optical Illusion on iOS 26 Is Driving Me Insane
73Gizmodo / 10h
No, I don't need to get my eyes checked.
Here’s How to Deflect a Dangerous Asteroid Without It Totally Backfiring
Gizmodo / 10h
New research warns that if we don't hit an asteroid in exactly the right spot, it could end up on a collision course with Earth.
Top US tech companies are holding developers in closed-source AI ecosystems, Ant Group says
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
China hopes to tackle UK dominance by open-sourcing its models, while US companies keep them under wraps.
A DHS Data Hub Exposed Sensitive Intel to Thousands of Unauthorized Users
100+Wired / 11h
A misconfigured platform used by the Department of Homeland Security left national security information—including some related to the surveillance of Americans—accessible to thousands of people.
Viking survival sim Valheim will finally come to the PS5 in 2026
Engadget / 11h
The hit survival sim Valheim will be released for the PS5 in 2026 , ending years of speculation. The year is all we got, as developer Iron Gate AB didn't announce an actual release date. Still, it's better than nothing. We do know that the PS5 version will feature full crossplay with all other platforms, so that's good. Piktiv, a company that regularly assists Iron Gate with Valheim stuff, is wor
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Mashable / 11h
If you have a lot of cash to spend and want the best of the best when it comes to flagship smartphones, Apple and Samsung both have intriguing options on offer this year. I'm referring, of course, to the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra . These are the highest-end and most expensive traditional (read: non-foldable) phones Apple and Samsung currently manufacture. While a lot of c
Fiverr to cut 30 percent of workforce in AI pivot
Mashable / 11h
Fiverr, the online freelance gig marketplace, is planning a major downsizing of its staff as the company pivots to AI, the company's CEO announced in a jargon-filled letter to employees. As reported by the Wall Street Journal , the layoffs will eliminate about 30 percent of the Fiverr workforce. “The resizing and refocusing effort will allow Fiverr to go after growth opportunities as a leaner org
Target announced dates for its fall Target Circle Week. Duh, its during Prime Day.
Mashable / 11h
Target is holding a second Target Circle Week in 2025. The fall version of Target Circle Week will start on Oct. 5 and end on Oct. 11, overlapping with Prime Big Deal Days on Oct. 7 and 8. If you think Halloween decor hitting shelves in August is bad, imagine seeing the words "holiday magic" in a shopping-related press release in mid-September. That's how Target announced that it would be holding
Looking for cheap earbuds? Amazons Echo Buds with and without ANC are up to 63% off
Mashable / 11h
SAVE UP TO $75 : As of Sept. 16, Amazon's Echo Buds and Echo Buds with ANC are both on sale. Score the basic Echo Buds for just $24.99 (reg. $49.99) and save 50% or grab the Echo Buds with ANC for $44.99 (reg. $119.99) and save 63%. Amazon Echo Buds deals: Amazon Echo Buds $24.99 (save $25) Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $44.99 (save $75) If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds , the options
Meta Connect 2025: Everything to expect
Mashable / 11h
Tech showcase season rolls on, and next up is Meta — where CEO Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on AI-powered smart glasses . With the company’s keynote approaching, expectations are high for updates on new glasses, upcoming headsets, and Meta’s broader vision for contextual AI. Here’s a full breakdown of what to look for at Wednesday’s Meta Connect event. Hypernova Multiple outlets report that M
8 Games That Are Perfect for Social Butterflies
How-To Geek / 11h
Making friends in an online world can be tough. But thankfully, there are some video games that are perfect for making friends and having a blast. If you love hanging out and using your voice when gaming, these eight titles are perfect for you.
IHG One Rewards Triple Points Promotion Q4 2025: Register Now
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
IHG One Rewards has just opened registration for its next global promotion, covering stays for the entire fourth quarter of 2025. Let’s go over the details of the offer, for those with any planned upcoming stays. IHG One Rewards fall 2025 promotion details For the fall of 2025, IHG One Rewards is offering up to triple points, but you have to be a relatively frequent guest to maximize this. Specif
‘Superman’ Takes Flight on HBO Max This Week
28Gizmodo / 11h
As James Gunn begins to tease 'Man of Tomorrow' and the 'Supergirl' hype builds, you can now check out this summer's blockbuster on its streaming home.
The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon
Engadget / 11h
Starting on Wednesday, it'll be much easier to switch between devices with your PlayStation controller. That's when the PS5 update Sony promised in July begins rolling out . Jumping between your console and, say, Windows will be as simple as pressing a button combo. Up to this point, you've had to unpair and repair your DualSense controller each time. After installing tomorrow's system update, it
Figure reaches $39B valuation in latest funding round
TechCrunch / 11h
Figure said the funding will be used to scale the company’s fleet of humanoid robots, build the necessary infrastructure to accelerate robot training, and launch advanced data collection efforts.
This top-rated MacBook Air is back down to a record-low price at Best Buy
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
We love the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) and it's even more appealing while it's on sale at $200 off at Best Buy.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will be automatically installed on 365 Clients in October
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Copilot app will be automatically installed on all non-EEA devices beginning next month.
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal file joint lawsuit against generative AI app Hailuo
Engadget / 11h
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up on the latest blockbuster AI lawsuit , this time against Chinese company MiniMax, owner of Hailuo AI. The three mega-studios, which collectively represent over half of the US box office take , filed suit in California against the AI-powered image and video generation platform alleging that it "pirates and plunders Plaintiffs’ copyrighted
Waymo approved to start testing autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport
TechCrunch / 11h
Waymo has spent years locked in back-and-forth negotiations with SFO, the biggest airport serving its home base of Silicon Valley.
Be ready for home and auto repairs with this Craftsman socket and wrench set at its lowest price
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $120: As of Sept. 16, get the Craftsman 308-piece Socket and Wrench Set for $199, down from its usual price of $319 at Amazon. That's a discount of 38% and its lowest price yet . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Craftsman 308-piece Socket and Wrench Set $199 at Amazon $319 Save $120 Thinking of handling some DIY jobs around the house? Maybe you have some work on the car you need to finis
How does the Apple Watch Series 11 stack up against the Series 10? Let’s compare.
Mashable / 11h
There’s been a flurry of new devices launched by Apple in the last week, including the new iPhone 17 lineup and Apple Watch Series 11 . As with all major device announcements, the question inevitably becomes whether or not upgrading from a prior device is worth it . For Apple Watch Series 10 owners, it’s a valid question, and one we hope to help you solve. The Apple Watch Series 11 comes in two s
The new Hyrdow Arc Rower offers a great indoor winter workout
Mashable / 11h
As much as we try to deny it, working out is apparently really, really good for overall health. That doesn't mean everyone should immediately sign up for a marathon , but it does mean that most of us would benefit from some movement, whether that's weight training, dog walking, or stepping onto the treadmill . However, if you want the most bang for your buck (results for your effort), you might w
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey review: Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie fall in love in colorful fantasy-romance
Mashable / 11h
At a glance, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey seems like the kind of movie it'd be easy to fall in love with. A fantastical romance about two broken-hearted lovers who seem destined to be together, the film stars Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie, two Academy Award-nominated actors, who are almost criminally hot. Plus, from the looks of the trailers and posters, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is full of
How to redeem your Delta SkyMiles for maximum value
56The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Since Delta Air Lines eliminated its award charts a decade ago, the Delta SkyMiles program has become notably more unpredictable and, at times, outrageously expensive. With business-class flights on long-haul routes often priced at over 450,000 SkyMiles, it's understandable to feel like your SkyMiles balance holds little value. But if you have a stockpile of Delta miles, it is far from worthless
United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
NYT > Technology / 11h
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.
OpenAI will apply new restrictions to ChatGPT users under 18
TechCrunch / 11h
Under the new policy, ChatGPT will be trained to no longer engage in "flirtatious talk" with underage users, and additional guardrails will be placed around discussions of suicide.
Don't worry, LG's new wireless earbuds still have the incredibly useful adapter feature that I wish all earbuds offered
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
LG announces two new xboom Buds including a brand new premium version
Don't miss this deal on my favorite laptop for professionals and students - I absolutely swear by this machine for getting work done
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Lenovo's big sale sees price cuts pretty much across the board - but this all-rounder laptop is my favorite
Samsung patches zero-day security flaw used to hack into its customers’ phones
TechCrunch / 12h
The Galaxy phone maker said it was notified in August that hackers are actively exploiting the security flaw to target Samsung customers.
4 Apple TV+ Premieres Heating Up the Back Half of September
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple TV+ is continually adding to its library of compelling drama series, which has seen multiple hit releases this year, including Your Friends and Neighbors , Dope Thief , Chief of War, Smoke, and the recently crowned most-winning comedy in Emmy history for a single season, The Studio.
Scientists Gather to Confront the Doomsday Risks of ‘Mirror Life’
Gizmodo / 12h
At an international conference this week, experts will work to chart a path forward as they tackle the promise and perils of mirror-image cells.
ExpressVPN's latest update makes using its iPhone VPN even easier – here's all you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A new update to ExpressVPN’s iOS app adds a new level of control for VPN connections via Siri, shortcuts, and widgets.
Ubigi CEO says eSIM-powered cars are turning into the new mobile office and more automakers will adopt eSIM technology in the coming years
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Working from connected cars offers a game-changing level of productivity for professionals.
Pope Slams Elon Musk for Obscene Greed
Futurism / 12h
In the months following the 2025 conclave that elected him, Pope Leo XIV warned that the astronomical and still widening gap between the rich and the poor means that "we're in big trouble." In remarks to Catholic newspaper Crux in July, which were published over the weekend, the Pope reflected on the "continuously wider gap between the income levels of the working class and the money that the wea
“No Water While Boarding”: American Airlines Flight Attendants Now Face Discipline For Drinking In Front Of Passengers
92View from the Wing / 12h
Multiple American flight attendants are reporting that they're being threatened with writeups for drinking watter in the galley while passengers are boarding. This is referred to as a "new policy" by managers, and that flight attendants "cannot drink during boarding." Continue reading ...
Fourth Power’s sci-fi thermal batteries could be cheaper than pricey natural gas power plants
30TechCrunch / 12h
Fourth Power has raised $20 million to build a demonstration version of its thermal batteries, which ultimately could store electricity at $25 per kWh.
Hallmark+’s biggest Halloween and Christmas movies of 2025 will have 'a different flavor', and I cannot wait
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
It's not Christmas or Halloween if Lacey Chabert isn't in a Hallmark movie, and her next two are set to be different.
North Korean hackers generate fake South Korean military ID using ChatGPT
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The ID was used in an attack on a South Korean military-related institution.
Can-Am Origin electric motorcycle review: Good for a fun time, not a long time
Engadget / 12h
It wasn't until your average electric car started managing 200 miles on a charge that the buying populace started getting over their range anxiety. That means electric motorcycles, with ranges often measured in double digits, remain a bit of a tough sell for mass-market buyers. The focus, then, seems to be "for a good time, not a long time," and that's very much the case of the Can-Am Origin. Thi
Google Search Is Getting a Windows App
How-To Geek / 12h
Google is launching a new experimental Google app for Windows in its Labs program, which is designed to help you find what you need much faster. The app lets you search for information without having to switch windows or interrupt what you’re doing, but you have to enable it first.
This New EV Just Unlocked the Future of Battery Tech
How-To Geek / 12h
Electric vehicles have long been limited by the trade-offs between range, charging speed, and cost, but a new breakthrough is rewriting the rulebook. A recently launched EV is the first to hit the road with a semi-solid-state battery, a technology that bridges the gap between today’s lithium-ion packs and the long-promised fully solid-state cells.
200 Google AI workers were reportedly laid off
Mashable / 12h
Google recently laid off about 200 Google contractors who helped moderate and improve AI products. The news came from Wired , which reported more than 200 workers had "been laid off without warning in at least two rounds of layoffs last month." The tech-focused magazine spoke with a number of the workers, who alleged the layoffs followed issues over pay and job security. These contractors, Wired
Final call: Score 50% off Paramount+ annual plans
Mashable / 12h
LAST CHANCE TO SAVE UP TO $60 : Through Sept. 18, Paramount+ annual plans are 50% off . New and returning subscribers can sign up for Paramount+ Essential for $29.99 per year (reg. $59.99) or Paramount+ Premium for $59.99 (reg. $119.99). Paramount+ annual plan deals: With ads Paramount+ Essential $29.99 for your first year (save $30) No ads Paramount+ Premium $59.99 for your first year (save $60)
Michigan bill seeks to ban porn, erotic ASMR, and more
Mashable / 12h
Last week, several Republican representatives in Michigan introduced a bill that would ban porn — and a host of other content online. The Anticorruption of Public Morals Act, House Bill 4938 , is primarily sponsored by Rep. Josh Schriver and includes fellow Republican representatives Joseph Pavlov, Matthew Maddock, James DeSana, Joseph Fox, and Jennifer Wortz. SEE ALSO: Porn censorship is going t
“No Water While Boarding”: American Airlines Flight Attendants Face Discipline For Drinking In Front Of Passengers
78View from the Wing / 12h
Multiple American flight attendants are reporting that they're being threatened with writeups for drinking watter in the galley while passengers are boarding. This is referred to as a "new policy" by managers, and that flight attendants "cannot drink during boarding." Continue reading ...
YouTube Expands its Livestreaming Tools In Push for More Live Video
NYT > Technology / 12h
The world’s largest and most influential video platform wants to persuade a lot more content creators to broadcast live.
Superhero Workplace Game ‘Dispatch’ Suits Up in October
Gizmodo / 12h
The cool-looking AdHoc Studio title is hitting in just over a month with a weekly release schedule.
Review: American Flagship Suite Business Class Boeing 787 (LHR-ORD)
29One Mile at a Time / 12h
For the final segment of my trip of downgrades, suspensions, and delays , I flew American Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 Flagship Suite business class on the 7hr50min flight from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD). I couldn’t wait for this flight, as this was my first time flying American’s brand new long haul business class (the 787-9s with this product are typically designated as “787-9Ps” in the booking sy
Farsighted? These Eye Drops Could Eventually Replace Your Reading Glasses
24Gizmodo / 12h
New research demonstrated that special eye drops allowed patients to read extra lines on an eyesight chart for up to two years.
TechRadar's best camera of 2025 is back down to a record-low price with this tariff-defying deal
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Get the awesome Nikon Z6 III at a record-low price at multiple retailers this week.
How to Set Up and Use a Burner Phone
23Wired / 12h
Obtaining and using a true burner phone is hard—but not impossible. Here are the steps you need to take to protect your mobile communications based on the risks you face.
Social Platforms Duck Blame for Inflaming Divisions Before Charlie Kirk’s Death
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
After authorities said Mr. Kirk’s suspected shooter had been “radicalized” online, Meta, Reddit, TikTok and other platforms have stayed quiet — though not Elon Musk, who owns X.
TechRadar Choice Awards 2025: Fitness & Home Tech categories – vote for your winners now!
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Help us to crown the best smartwatches, fitness trackers, air fryers and smart home tech.
TechRadar Choice Awards 2025: TV, Streaming & Audio categories – vote for your winners now!
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Help us to crown the greatest TV sets, headphones, speakers and streaming services over the last year.
TechRadar Choice Awards 2025: Computing & Gaming categories – vote for your winners now!
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Help us to crown the best laptops, gaming hardware launches, accessories and more of the past year.
TechRadar Choice Awards 2025: Phones & Cameras categories – vote for your winners now!
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Help us to crown the best phones, cameras and accessories of the past year.
TechRadar Choice Awards 2025 voting is open now – help to crown the best tech of the last year
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Our big awards are coming, and you can help us choose the winners.
'Just start' your points and miles journey: TPG's millennial staff shares credit card tips
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
We all started our points and miles journey somewhere — even TPG's experts. Award travel, premium credit cards and aspirational redemptions aren't limited to high spenders or the elite. If you're ready to unlock free flights and discounted luxury hotel stays, you also have to be ready to take your first steps . Cardholders of any age can find incredible value in rewards credit cards . Our staff h
The Sun Is Entering a New and Unexpected Active Stage
Gizmodo / 12h
“The Sun is slowly waking up.”
YouTube just announced a bunch of AI tools for creators
Engadget / 12h
YouTube held an event today aimed at creators and announced all kinds of new tools, many of which include AI in one way or another. Let's get into some of the more interesting drops. There's an AI tool that can automatically edit raw footage into a "compelling first draft." It'll create a video complete with "music, transitions and voiceover." It's being tested right now and should roll out in th
2 New tvOS 26 Features You Won't Get Unless You Upgrade Your Apple TV
How-To Geek / 12h
tvOS 26, the renamed Apple TV operating system, introduces two standout features that require the latest hardware. Let's break down what they are, which devices support them, and whether it’s worth upgrading your Apple TV for these new features alone.
Get a full year of AMC+ and Shudder for $76.70 with this 20% off code
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 20%: Through Sept. 30, the AMC+ Annual Premium plan is 20% off with code PLUS20, or $76.70 for the year (compared to the usual $95.88). That's a savings of $19.18. Opens in a new window Credit: AMC AMC+ Annual Premium $95.88 $119.98 Save $24.10 Save 20% Between the loaded fall TV release schedule and the inescapable charm of spooky season, the September pull to switch up your tired streaming
iOS 26 users complain about ‘tilted icons’ in dark mode
Mashable / 12h
Plenty of folks around the world jumped at the chance to download iOS 26 and try out all the new features , but some people are having buyer's remorse. The latest iPhone operating system update from Apple has ruffled some feathers online due to the way Dark Mode looks on the home screen now, per Mac Observer and Reddit . Specifically, users are complaining about a new "tilted" look that apps use
Shark made one of its multi-styler attachments into a standalone, more affordable hair tool
Mashable / 12h
Shark just released the Shark Glam multi-styler last month , but the vacuum-turned-beauty-tech brand is already back with another release. Meet the Shark Glossi . If the name sounds familiar, it's because you can find it in its attachment form on the Shark Glam . Though it's not a multi-styler, it can be used on both wet and dry hair, and clocks in at a much lower price point — $179.99, compared
Feds Launch Investigation Into Faulty Tesla Doors
Gizmodo / 12h
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has received several reports of children getting trapped in 2021 Tesla Model Y cars.
TikTok to be saved in the US as Trump confirms a deal with China ahead of upcoming ban
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
China and US officials confirmed they reached an ownership agreement over TikTok, two days before the "divest or be banned" deadline was set to expire.
The first Roku-powered portable projector is here, and you won't believe how cheap it is
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector brings the big picture for a small price
You Can Now Try the Fedora 43 Beta
How-To Geek / 12h
The Fedora Linux team announced today the release of the beta testing version of Fedora 43. This update to the community fork of Red Hat Enterprise Linux brings several changes, which you can test out by installing the beta image.
Java 25 LTS Is Here, and IntelliJ IDEA Is Ready for It
How-To Geek / 12h
Java 25 LTS is officially here, and with it comes a massive update to IntelliJ IDEA. The new version is all about making the language more accessible for new users and more powerful for experienced developers, with big changes to how you write and run code.
Following teen suicide, OpenAI explores automatic underage user restrictions
Engadget / 12h
OpenAI is developing a system designed to automatically identify teen users and restrict their usage of ChatGPT. In a blog post published Tuesday , the company said the new experience would come with age-appropriate policies, including a block of graphic
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