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The US no longer ranks among the world’s 10 most powerful passports

2KThe Points Guy Articles / 11h
The U.S. no longer ranks among the world's 10 most powerful passports — a first in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index . Henley & Partners, a London-based residence and citizenship advisory firm, issues a quarterly report scoring passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa . In the most recent ranking of 199 national passports, the U.S. passp





Buy Avianca Lifemiles With 165% Bonus (1.25 Cents Per Mile)
4KOne Mile at a Time / 20h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles (the program has offers more often than not). Note that nowadays lifemiles promotions are generally targeted, so different members may see different offers, and on top of that, some members may not





Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck
500+Wired / 18h
“We were the targets.” WIRED spoke to seven Tesla Cybertruck owners about their most controversial purchase and why they’re proud to drive it.






Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 17
Mashable / 58min
We're on day 26 of the lunar cycle which can only mean one thing: it's nearly the New Moon. Over the next few nights, the moon will fade from view as it moves between Earth and the Sun, as we transition into a new lunar cycle. What is today’s moon phase? As of Friday, Oct. 17, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, only 14% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . Visibil





Reddit expands its AI-powered search to five new languages
TechCrunch / 1h
Reddit announced Thursday that it is expanding its AI-powered search experience to five new languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. With this expansion, the feature is now available in countries like Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, and Italy. Users who have set one of these languages as their default, instead of English, can now […]





3 Netflix Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend (October 17 - 19)
How-To Geek / 1h
I subscribe to every streaming service under the sun, but I've been a member of Netflix the longest. That means I've watched many of its shows. Unsurprisingly, not all of them are good, but I'm happy to dish out three recommendations that are actually worth your time.





The first Wi-Fi 8 wireless router you can actually touch and see will be built by a company you've probably never heard of
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Sercomm partners with Broadcom to build the first real Wi-Fi 8 router, years ahead of certification.





China's biggest shopping event starts five weeks early to revive spending
BBC News / 2h
Typically a shopping event that begins on 11 November - Singles Day has kicked off earlier this year.





OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.
TechCrunch / 2h
OpenAI is pausing AI video generations of Martin Luther King at the request of the late civil rights activists' estate.





Windows Finally Has Automatic Light and Dark Mode, with PowerToys
How-To Geek / 2h
Microsoft just dropped the PowerToys 0.95 update, code-named "Eclipse." and it's absolutely packed with quality-of-life improvements and performance boosts. This release addresses a ton of long-standing community requests.





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 17, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a sweet tooth. 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





NYT Strands hints, answers for October 17, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you know a lot of fun facts. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, 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 an an





Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 17, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've seen Mean Girls . 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, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connecti





IT: Welcome to Derry: All the Stephen King Easter eggs in episode 1
Mashable / 2h
As any dedicated Stephen King fan will know, the horror master's body of work is peppered with sneaky connections and recurring characters. Unsurprisingly, HBO Max 's new IT prequel, IT: Welcome to Derry , is no exception. We already know from the trailer that Pennywise (Bill SkarsgÄrd) is making a reappearance, and we know that the show is largely based on certain historical interlude chapters f





Tesla Cybercab Testing in Fremont
Next Big Future / 4h
Tesla is test driving the cybercab in Fremont. Various drone footage from youtube. Stopped by Giga Texas this afternoon and there was a Cybercab test vehicle driving on the S River Road and to the W side. This is the 1st one I’ve seen driving here in a while. Much more I’ll share soon! pic.twitter.com/tP1kjBQziB ... Read more





Black Hawk Converted into an Unmanned Drone in 10 Months
Next Big Future / 4h
The S-70UAS U-Hawk™ is a complete conversion of a UH-60L Black Hawk® helicopter into a pilotless, battle-ready utility platform. Announced on October 13, 2025, at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) exposition, the U-Hawk removes the cockpit, crew stations, and seats to prioritize payload capacity and autonomy. It has 95% common parts with ... Read more





Quantum Computing With Almost Zero Earnings and 50X Share Price Surges
Next Big Future / 4h
Publicly traded quantum companies, particularly the pure-play innovators, have delivered insane stock price runs over the past 1-2 years despite revenues that barely register. IonQ (IONQ), Quantum Computing (QUBT), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) dominate as publicly traded companies. The market caps collectively exceed $50 billion but with revenues totaling under $100 million.





The internet is now mostly written by machines, study finds
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
More new articles online are now written by AI than humans, but most don’t make it into search results.





Someone designed an open portable desk with a canvas handle to carry your $10,000 Apple MacBook Pro laptop around - but somehow I don't think it's a very good idea
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The AeroTrac workstation reimagines portable setups for laptops, though its practicality for protecting costly devices remains questionable.





Defunct electric aircraft startup Lilium’s tech lives on over at Archer
TechCrunch / 5h
Archer prevailed in a competitive bidding process that included Ambitious Air Mobility Group and U.S. based Joby Aviation.





I’m adding 4 new Disney+ shows to my watchlist – including a spooky baking show and a Star Wars anthology
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
These four new Disney+ shows have gone straight on my October watchlist. Here's what I'm most excited for.





How to watch the 2025-2026 NBA season: Your guide to streaming games without cable


Mashable / 6h
The best NBA streaming deals at a glance: Best for ESPN and ABC games ESPN Unlimited annual plan $299.99/year (save $59.89) Best for NBC and Peacock games Peacock Premium annual plan $109.99/year (save $21.89) Best for Prime Video games Prime Video only $8.99/month (save $6/month compared to Prime subscription) BEST FOR OUT-OF-MARKET GAMES NBA League Pass starting at $16.99/month For the first ti





Save a whopping $900 on the Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $900: As of Oct. 16, get the Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station for $699, down from its usual price of $1,599. That's a discount of 56%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station $699 at Amazon $1,599 Save $900 How many times have you found yourself without electricity after a storm? Or maybe you like to go camping and stay off-grid for a while, but you ne





How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
BBC News / 6h
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.





Bilt Members Can Now Earn Points On Everything From Groceries To Beer—Delivered To Your Door
View from the Wing / 6h
Bilt has expanded its ecosystem beyond rent, letting members earn rewards when ordering everyday essentials through Gopuff. Whether it’s snacks, cleaning supplies, or a late-night beer run, every delivery now earns points on top of your regular credit-card rewards. It’s the newest way Bilt is turning everyday spending—and now home delivery—into a loyalty win. Continue reading ...





Moderators call for AI controls after Reddit Answers suggests heroin for pain relief
Engadget / 6h
We've seen artificial intelligence give some pretty bizarre responses to queries as chatbots become more common. Today, Reddit Answers is in the spotlight after a moderator flagged the AI tool for providing dangerous medical advice that they were unable to disable or hide from view. The mod saw Reddit Answers suggest that people experiencing chronic pain stop taking their current prescriptions an





Gift your living room the 85-inch Hisense Class U7 QLED 4K TV while its on sale for under $1,000 at Walmart
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $500: The 85-inch Hisense Class U7 QLED 4K TV is on sale at Walmart for $998, down from the normal price of $1,498. That's a 33% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 85-inch Hisense Class U7 QLED 4K TV $998 at Walmart $1,498 Save $500 Welcome to indoor season. Unless you're one of the few people who thrive in chilly weather, you're probably switching out your outdoor activities fo





Finn Wolfhard Was Worried ‘Stranger Things’ Would Biff Its Finale Like ‘Game of Thrones’
Gizmodo / 6h
The star of Netflix's long-running series got over it after seeing the script—and assures fans the ending won't disappoint.





Screw M5: The M6 MacBook Could Finally Get an OLED Touchscreen
Gizmodo / 6h
I guess we shouldn't remind CEO Tim Cook about his comparison of touchscreen computers to 'refrigerators and toasters.'





RFK Jr.’s MAHA wants to make chemtrail conspiracy theories great again
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
A prominent voice in the Make America Healthy Again movement is pushing for health secretary and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to make the topic of chemtrail conspiracy theories a federal priority, according to a report by KFF News. KFF obtained a memo , written by MAHA influencer Gray Delany in July, presenting the topic to Calley Means, a White House health advisor. The memo lays





Save $100 on the Apple Mac Mini with M4 chip now that the M5 chip is here
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $100: As of Oct. 16, shop the Apple Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for just $499. That saves you $100 off its usual $599 list price for 17% in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $499 at Amazon $599 Save $100 We're seeing lots of discounts on the Apple products today, maybe no surprise considering it's following the brand's product drop o





Save over $1,500 on a MacBook Pro while supplies last
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: If you’re in the market for a powerful laptop, this MacBook Pro is on sale for just $429.97 (reg. $1,999) through Nov. 2, while supplies last. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch i5 2GHz 2020 (Refurbished) $429.97 $1,999 Save $1,569.03 When it comes to laptops, you can’t do much better than Apple’s MacBook Pro . This device provides the power and performance we’ve





Apple is finally working on a touchscreen MacBook Pro
Mashable / 6h
Apple just unveiled its new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro earlier this week and reports are already coming in about the next line of MacBooks powered by the M6 chip. But, that M6 line of MacBook Pros will come with another huge, potentially game-changing upgrade — a touchscreen. According to a new report from Bloomberg's Apple insider Mark Gurman , Apple is finally working on a high-end touchscreen MacB





Getac launches world's fastest rugged laptop - and, for the first time in decades, we have an AMD-powered rugged notebook
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Getac’s S510AD introduces AMD’s AI power to rugged laptops, blending durability, sustainability, and field-ready performance for professional users.





Android Auto Now Supports Less Phones
How-To Geek / 7h
The thing about sticking with an old phone or old hardware for years on end is that, eventually, it's gonna get phased out. And when it happens, everything will slowly start breaking. If you have an Android 8.0 device, you'll have to move to a newer phone if you use Android Auto on your car.





X Might Start Showing This Personal Information on Your Profile Page
Lifehacker / 7h
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 . When Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022, he repeatedly promised to reduce the amount of bots on the site , and pitched plans to "authenticate all real humans." Now, in 2025, the social media site known as X's true bot numbers are unk





These Are the 5 Best Features Windows 10 Gave Us
How-To Geek / 7h
Windows 10 has reached end of life, which means it won't receive any more major feature updates, and even security updates will only be available to users that make a special effort to opt in. However, just because we're leaving Windows 10 behind doesn't mean the things it gave us are getting left behind. Here are the five best things Windows 10 introduced to the Windows PC world.





What Happens Now That Windows 10 Has Reached End of Life?
How-To Geek / 7h
Don't worry—your computer won't spontaneously combust, but you do have to act in order to make sure your computer remains secure going into the future. Here are the most important things to know about your security now, what you can do to stay secure in the future, and your other options.





Hyatt’s Visa Just Became A Status Machine — Double Elite Nights For New Cardmembers Through January 31
View from the Wing / 7h
Hyatt just supercharged its credit card. New cardmembers can earn double elite nights through January, unlocking faster Globalist status and suite upgrades. Continue reading ...





Windows 10's final patch fixes a bewildering number of security flaws - and shows why you need extended updates
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
170 security flaws being resolved this month underline the danger of running Windows 10 without updates.





Waymo will also drive for DoorDash in Phoenix
Engadget / 8h
Waymo has announced a new partnership with DoorDash that will make the company's self-driving cars a delivery option for users in Phoenix, Arizona. You can already hail a ride in Waymo’s Arizona service area, but this new partnership will give the company's cars something to do when they're not transporting human cargo. To start, Waymo says that deliveries will be limited to things you can order





ROG Xbox Ally X review in progress: Hold an Xbox in the palm of your hands
Mashable / 8h
Up until now, Xbox was the only major platform left out of the gaming handheld space. Valve’s Steam Deck lets players play their Steam library on the go. Nintendo has the hugely successful Switch and Switch 2 . And Sony recently made a comeback into the handheld space — harkening back to the PSP and Vita days — with the disappointing PlayStation Portal . Now, Microsoft has finally stepped up to t





AI-powered features begin creeping deeper into the bedrock of Windows 11
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Like virtually every major Windows announcement in the last three years, the spate of features that Microsoft announced for the operating system today all revolve around generative AI. In particular, they’re concerned with the company’s more recent preoccupation with “agentic” AI, an industry buzzword for “telling AI-powered software to perform a task, which it then does in the background while y





Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Hacking groups—at least one of which works on behalf of the North Korean government—have found a new and inexpensive way to distribute malware from “bulletproof” hosts: stashing them on public cryptocurrency blockchains. In a Thursday post , members of the Google Threat Intelligence Group said the technique provides the hackers with their own “bulletproof” host, a term that describes cloud platfo





Ars Live recap: Is the AI bubble about to pop? Ed Zitron weighs in.
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Tuesday of last week, Ars Technica hosted a live conversation with Ed Zitron, host of the Better Offline podcast and one of tech’s most vocal AI critics, to discuss whether the generative AI industry is experiencing a bubble and when it might burst. My Internet connection had other plans, though, dropping out multiple times and forcing Ars Technica’s Lee Hutchinson to jump in as an excellent e





The Crew 2 is now playable offline
Engadget / 8h
The Crew 2 was updated today to include Hybrid Mode , adding an offline mode to the driving game. Online and offline modes are separate saves, so if you snag a sweet ride while playing offline, it won't be available the next time you join an online session. Players will have the option to re-export their online save to the offline one, but it will overwrite and erase all offline-only progress. Mu





The Latest Climate News Is So Bad That You Should Probably Not Click This and Just Bury Your Head in the Sand
Futurism / 8h
The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its latest report on global greenhouse gas emissions, and — how do we say this without sounding deliberately alarmist? — it’s looking extremely bleak out there, folks. The report found that the global average concentration of carbon dioxide spiked by 3.5 parts per million between 2023 and 2024, the biggest increase since mod





Southwest Will Pay You to Switch Flights—So It Can Resell Your Seat for More [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...





JetBlue’s 2026 Elite Overhaul: Kids Earn You Status, But Free Drinks And Extra Bags See Cuts
View from the Wing / 8h
JetBlue is revamping its Mosaic elite program for 2026 — adding new ways to earn status through your kids’ travel while trimming perks for lower tiers. Expect fewer free drinks and checked bags, even as top elites gain lounge access and extra upgrade certificates. Continue reading ...





JetBlue TrueBlue Adds Family Elite Status Qualification, But It’s Not All Good
20One Mile at a Time / 8h
JetBlue has announced a series of changes to its loyalty program in 2026. The updates are both positive and negative (of course the airline only highlights the positives in the press release , and buries the negatives on another page ), though one new perk stands out as being particularly cool, if you ask me. JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic changes for 2026 JetBlue’s elite-level Mosaic members can expect





The M5 MacBook Pro is a beast, but this MacBook is a better choice for most people – and it's half the cost
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The M5 MacBook Pro is here, but there might be a better option for you –and for far less cash.





These CES smart glasses aren’t worth your time, here are 3 others you should get instead
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I thought these smart glasses would be great, but I never want to wear them again.





I Tried My Best to Completely Mess Up the Pilot of ‘Star Trek: Voyager’
Gizmodo / 8h
'Across the Unknown,' the upcoming 'Star Trek: Voyager' video game that puts you in Captain Janeway's shoes, doesn't quite live up to its promise just yet.





Why Did AOL Wait Until Now to End Dial-up?
How-To Geek / 8h
On September 30, AOL switched off its internet dial-up service for good, and anyone still using its dialer software or the special Shield browser would find their internet no longer works.





VC legend Ron Conway quits Salesforce Foundation after Benioff’s National Guard comments
TechCrunch / 8h
Ron Conway has been on the board of the Salesforce's philanthropic organization for 10 years.





Apple TV Subscribers Can Soon Add Peacock for $2 More
Lifehacker / 8h
If you asked me which streaming service has the best TV shows, I'd say Apple TV (recently freshly rebranded from Apple TV+ ). But if you asked me which has the fewest TV shows, I'd also say Apple TV . I love Severance and all, but when it's not releasing new episodes, there's usually not enough to keep me subscribed. That's why I'm so interested in the new bundle deal from Apple and Peacock: For





Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks
28Wired / 8h
Networking software company F5 disclosed a long-term breach of its systems this week. The fallout could be severe.





Jingle Bell Heist trailer: Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells join forces and fall in love
Mashable / 8h
Working at department stores during the holiday shopping season should come with hazard pay. Barraged by giddy children hyped up on too many sweets, anxious parents determined to get the perfect gift, and bosses who are total Grinches, these workers too often get too many bad days for too little in return. That's the case for beleaguered handyman Nick (Connor Swindells) and harried retail-worker





Apple's M6 MacBook Pro generation will reportedly offer touchscreens
Engadget / 9h
Apple insiders are pointing to a tactile new future for the company's laptops. Last month, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple would incorporate touchscreens into MacBooks some time in the next few years, "further blurring the line with the iPad." Today, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg confirmed that prediction, sharing even more specifics about the touchscreen approach for a MacBook Pro that is c





From today, there's one more reason why you shouldn't buy a PC running Intel 7th generation Core processors and older
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Windows 10 has reached its end of life, so anyone buying a new or used computer needs to check it can run Windows 11 for continued security.





Meta is shutting down its desktop Messenger app
Engadget / 9h
Meta is shutting down its Messenger app for macOS and Windows and pushing users to the web. Meta confirmed over email to Engadget that the app will be fully shutdown on December 15, after which the easiest ways to access Messenger chats when you're not on your phone will be the Facebook app on Windows, or the Facebook and Messenger websites. The company hasn't provided an explanation for why it's





OnePlus unveils OxygenOS 16 update with deep Gemini integration
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
OnePlus is expected to take the wraps off the OnePlus 15 in the next few weeks, but before that, it’s giving us a look at the software that will run on it. OxygenOS 16, which is based on Android 16, will also come to the company’s other supported phones, and it’s going to include a heaping helping of AI features. OnePlus was slower than most smartphone makers to embrace AI, but it’s full-steam ah





Sony tells SCOTUS that people accused of piracy aren’t “innocent grandmothers”
83Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Record labels Sony, Warner, and Universal yesterday asked the Supreme Court to help it boot pirates off the Internet. Sony and the other labels filed their brief in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment , a case involving the cable Internet service provider that rebuffed labels’ demands for mass terminations of broadband subscribers accused of repeat copyright infringement. The Supreme C





Apple TV and Peacock bundle starts at $15/month, available on Oct. 20
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
In a rarity for Apple’s streaming service, users will be able to buy bundled subscriptions to Apple TV and Peacock for a discount, starting on October 20. On its own, the Apple TV streaming service (which was called Apple TV+ until Monday ) is $13 per month. NBCUniversal’s Peacock starts at $8/month with ads and $11/month without ads. With the upcoming bundle, people can subscribe to both for a t





‘I Think It’s Quite a Scandal’: Plug-in Hybrids Not as Climate-Friendly as They Seem, Researchers Say
Gizmodo / 9h
A new study found that they emit way more carbon than regulators estimated.





Google's Ask Photos feature isn't available in Texas and Illinois
Engadget / 9h
One of Google's Gemini-powered photo features is MIA in Texas and Illinois. The company confirmed to Engadget that Ask Photos is currently unavailable in the two states. It didn't say why. Google Photos' Conversational Editing is reportedly missing in those states, too. "The ability to ask Photos to edit your images is not available to users in Texas and Illinois at this time," Google's statement





AI can detect malicious chip vulnerabilities with a 97% success rate - but will that be enough?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
University of Missouri researchers developed an AI method that detects hardware trojans in chips with 97% accuracy, raising reliability concerns.





Popular Meal Replacement Drink Contains So Much Lead That Doctors Are Aghast
22Futurism / 9h
We live in an era obsessed with protein. It’s not just about eating steak and eggs for breakfast anymore; they’re selling ludicrous snacks like protein potato chips and protein cereal , stuff that has you wondering what was wrong with an old fashioned bar. Your gym probably has a little kiosk selling them in the hopes you snag a protein goodie before you head out the door. And of course, you’re s





George Lucas Knows You Freaks Want Some ‘Star Wars’ at His Big New Museum
20Gizmodo / 9h
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens next year in Los Angeles and will have one gallery dedicated to the galaxy far, far away.





Why “It Just Works” Isn’t True Anymore on the Mac
How-To Geek / 9h
Using a Mac is generally much less of a headache than using a Windows PC or a Linux system. No driver hunts, being sabotaged by updates, or any of the myriad little problems the more open operating systems have.





Waymo dips its wheels back into delivery, this time with DoorDash
TechCrunch / 9h
Waymo has spent the past several years scaling up its robotaxi business. The partnership with DoorDash could mark a return to delivery.





Walmart drops the budget-friendly Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop with an RTX 5050 to under $750
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
If you're shopping for a great budget gaming laptop, then you should check out this Acer Nitro V 16 at Walmart.





EFF, unions sue Trump administration over alleged mass social media surveillance of legal residents
TechCrunch / 9h
The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges the Trump administration is monitoring and punishing non-citizens who express social media views that the government disfavors.





The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever
Lifehacker / 9h
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 . Back when the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 were announced this summer, Samsung fans knew an FE





How to apply for an International Driving Permit online
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
TPG has received emails from readers unaware that they needed an International Driving Permit when renting a car in some foreign countries. (Hint: Italy is one of them.) It is a missed detail that can derail an otherwise well-planned getaway. Without an IDP, the car rental agency may turn you away, leaving you dependent on public transportation, private car services or ride-hailing apps like Uber





Instagram Teen Accounts: Is it just PR?
Mashable / 10h
On the same day Meta showcased its latest AI gadgets , Brandy Roberts stood outside its headquarters mourning her daughter Englyn — who was just 14 when she died after watching a “how-to” suicide video on Instagram. Brandy wasn’t there as an activist. She was there as a grieving mother demanding answers. Inside, Mark Zuckerberg fumbled through live demos of glitchy smart glasses and AI tools. Out





Firefox Will Continue to Get New Feature Updates on Windows 10
How-To Geek / 10h
Earlier this week, Windows 10 officially reached the end of its free support life . But just because Microsoft is pulling back doesn't mean your favorite browser is. There’s good news for Firefox users still clinging to Windows 10.





Bundle Up: Apple TV and Peacock Join Forces With a New Streaming Package
How-To Geek / 10h
NBCUniversal and Apple have announced that starting next week, the powerhouse media companies will offer the " Apple TV and Peacock Bundle." It combines both streaming services into one package, giving people who already want both services a single lower monthly bill.





Kayak launches an ‘AI Mode’ for travel questions, search, and bookings
TechCrunch / 10h
Kayak is bringing AI directly to its main platform with a new “AI Mode” that lets travelers research, plan, and book trips through a built-in chatbot.





Your AI Fitness Trainer Can Do More Harm Than Good
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 . Want customized workout plans, real-time feedback, and 24/7 motivation, all without the cost of a human trainer? AI personal trainers sound like a perfect solution. Download an app, answer some questions about your goals and fitnes





OnePlus' Android 16 Update Is Here, But It Looks Suspicious
How-To Geek / 10h
Android OEMs copying the iPhone is nothing new. But typically, that's something we see in Asian countries, not really in phones we see stateside. The latest version of OxygenOS might have you thinking differently, though.





US Deploying 1700 Mile Range Hypersonic Missiles
Next Big Future / 10h
The Dark Eagle, Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), is a road-mobile system capable of striking targets up to 1,700 miles away. Each battery has eight missiles on mobile trucks. This setup allows for quick deployment and fast strikes. The US Military is deploying the first missile battery. The LRHW is a road-mobile and air-transportable weapon system, ... Read more





Tesla reintroduces 'Mad Max' Full Self-Driving mode that breaks speed limits
Engadget / 10h
Tesla has added another brazenly stupid new entry to its dubious safety record . The latest update to Tesla's Full Self-Driving System adds a mode called Mad Max, "which comes with higher speeds and more frequent lane changes" than the system's Hurry mode. This feature isn't new; it was part of the Autopilot mode in 2018 that pre-dated FSD. According to Electrek , the re-introduction of Mad Max m





Why AI startups are taking data into their own hands
TechCrunch / 10h
Where training sets were once scraped freely from the web or collected from low-paid annotators, companies are looking to proprietary training data as a competitive advantage.





NASA Guts Workforce at Lab Responsible for Mars Rovers
Futurism / 10h
That sound you hear? It’s the United States’ leadership role in space exploration disintegrating in real time . This week, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced it was cutting 550 jobs as part of a “restructuring” scheme. The planned cuts will impact the JPL’s technical and support teams, as well as the business side, carving a huge dent in the storied R&D center’s 5,500-head workforce





Impossible Foods CEO Thinks a Hybrid Burger Could Help Overcome the Political Divide
100+Gizmodo / 10h
50% beef, 50% plant, 100% chance of failure.





CMF Headphone Pro Review: Budget-Friendly Headphones With a Beefy Battery
Gizmodo / 10h
The CMF Headphone Pro are a solid $99 buy—with some significant compromises to be aware of.





‘Predator: Badlands’ Is Set Way After the Rest of the Movies, so You Don’t Have to Do Homework
42Gizmodo / 10h
Director Dan Trachtenberg explains why watching 'Alien: Earth' and 'Alien: Romulus' is not required for his new 'Predator' film, which ties into the world of 'Alien.'





Hurry and Get This 144 Hz Hisense 85-Inch TV for 36% Off
How-To Geek / 10h
You can currently score the massive 85-inch Hisense QD7 Series QLED 4K UHD Google Smart TV for a major 35% discount. This huge price cut slashes the TV's original price of $998.00 down to just $648.00 at Walmart . That's a great deal for an enormous smart TV with a native 144Hz refresh rate.





We’re Addicted to This Gloriously Retro Digital Weather Channel
Gizmodo / 10h
Add a little dose of nostalgia to your daily weather forecast. You know you want to.





Want to Save Money on Streaming? Try This
How-To Geek / 10h
When streaming apps were first introduced, they provided an escape from the rising prices of traditional cable TV. Now that streaming has largely replaced cable, we're once again faced with increasing prices, along with the added challenge of navigating which apps we need to view our favorite shows and movies.





OxygenOS 16 has new lock screen customization options and a novel Gemini integration
Engadget / 10h
OnePlus has finally shown off its take on Android 16. OxygenOS 16 , first shipping on the upcoming OnePlus 15, combines the new customization options of Android, with smoother animations and a take on AI that seems directly lifted from Nothing OS. The centerpiece of OxygenOS 16 is a deeper integration between OnePlus' "Mind Space" app and Google Gemini. Mind Space debuted alongside the Plus Key —





OneNote Just Got a Big Improvement for Touchscreens
How-To Geek / 10h
OneNote on Windows will automatically bring up the touch keyboard when you tap the page canvas on touch-enabled devices. This is a huge win for anyone using a tablet or 2-in-1 device like the Microsoft Surface, as it makes typing instantly faster and more seamless.





United Airlines CFO Confirms: AI Has Taken Over—8% Of Jobs Gone, Here’s Who Gets Cut Next
View from the Wing / 10h
United Airlines’ CFO says AI is already replacing 8% of the airline’s management (non-union) staff — and warns more cuts are coming. From finance to scheduling and loyalty marketing, here’s who gets cut next as automation takes hold across the industry. Continue reading ...





Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."





American Airlines Will Serve Lavazza Coffee On Flights & In Lounges
79One Mile at a Time / 11h
American Airlines is on quite the kick lately when it comes to positive news. Recently, it was announced that American will start serving Champagne Bollinger in Flagship Business and in Flagship Lounges, and now American has also announced updates to its coffee . American will partner with Lavazza on coffee American has announced a partnership with Lavazza, whereby we’ll see Lavazza coffee served





From Burnt To Bold: American Airlines Ends Bad Coffee Era In 2026 With Lavazza As It Tries To Win Back Flyers
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines is replacing its much-maligned Fresh Brew with Lavazza coffee across all cabins and lounges starting next year. The move signals more than a caffeine upgrade — it’s a deliberate step toward rebuilding a premium experience for flyers. Better coffee means happier crews, fewer Starbucks detours, and a long-overdue end to bad brews at 35,000 feet. Continue reading ...





Southwest Performance vs. Premier: Which Rapid Rewards business credit card is right for you?
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Trying to decide which Southwest Airlines business credit card deserves a spot in your wallet? The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card (see rates and fees ) and the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card (see rates and fees ) both pack valuable perks, but each is built with a different kind of traveler in mind. Southwest has rolled out major changes, including





Score bonus miles: Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion
500+The Points Guy Articles / 11h
United Airlines has launched a new round of Mile Play promotions, which award bonus miles to targeted members after they complete specific tasks. Now's a good time to check your eligibility and register — even if you're unsure about your upcoming travel plans. To see if you're eligible and register, visit United's Mile Play page . Enter your United MileagePlus number, check the box stating you ar





A beginners guide to river cruises in Asia
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Unlike traditional ocean cruises, which often feel like floating resorts, river cruises in Asia offer an intimate window into local culture, customs and daily life. The pace is slower and more thoughtful, bringing you to the doorstep of ancient temples, quiet villages and bustling markets — no long bus transfers required. It's also a stress-free way to explore countries like Vietnam, India, China





Save big: Get up to $370 back on hotels with new Amex Offers and Delta cardholder perks
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
There's a great Amex Offer right now that could get you $120 back as a statement credit on a hotel booked via Delta Stays of over $600 — and if you have a cobranded Delta Air Lines American Express card, you can stack it with your Delta Stays statement credit . The Delta Stays benefit is an annual statement credit for prepaid hotels or vacation rentals booked through Delta's hotel platform , powe





With a $400 bonus and built-in Disney discounts, are the Disney Visa credit cards worth it?
41The Points Guy Articles / 11h
If you're looking for the most affordable way to go to Disney World, Disneyland or on a Disney Cruise , you might be asking yourself if Disney's credit card offerings — the Disney® Visa® Card (see rates and fees ) and the Disney® Premier Visa® Card (see rates and fees ) — are decent options. Both cards earn Disney Rewards Dollars that you can use to pay for most things Disney, including trips to





A historic DC treasure with refreshed rooms remains a top choice for IHG loyalists
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
It's not every day that one can say they're staying at a hotel so famed for hosting presidents, foreign dignitaries and other important figures that it's lovingly called the "Residence of Presidents," even in a city as full of historic hotels as our nation's capital. Yet from the moment you pull up to the beaux arts-style Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. — which, in its current state, ha





American Express Gold vs. American Express Platinum: Which one is right for you?
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
American Express is often recognized as a luxury issuer thanks to its high-end cards. Two of Amex's most popular products are the American Express® Gold Card and American Express Platinum Card® . When I was looking to elevate my travel experience in 2019, I was drawn to the Amex Platinum for its luxurious reputation, even though I was already a Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) cardho





How to maximize benefits with the American Express Platinum
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The American Express Platinum Card® is one of the best premium travel rewards cards available. American Express Platinum Card : Find out your offer — you may be eligible for as high as 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new card in your first six months of membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer. Its value comes





Why this intimate, new AmaWaterways vessel is a top choice for Nile river cruises
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Our AmaWaterways guide, Dina Talaat, is leading us through the soaring entrance to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient structures in all of Egypt, when we get our first glimpse of something truly wondrous. And it isn't just the colossal courtyard on the other side of the entrance — although "wondrous" is a good word to describe that, too. The 2,200-year-old space is lined on th





Here's what you can book right now to take advantage of this month's generous credit card transfer bonuses
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
While credit card rewards programs regularly offer transfer bonuses to partner airline and hotel loyalty programs, this month has the most offers we have seen for some time. At TPG, we usually don't recommend transferring your credit card rewards unless you have a specific and immediate use for them , even if there is a generous transfer bonus available. That's because these partner loyalty progr





Delta says 'no thanks' to growing air travel trend, will keep big planes on long flights
400+The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Delta Air Lines is bucking one of the trendiest new ways to get across the Atlantic Ocean. From American airline JetBlue to Spanish airline Iberia to Irish airline Aer Lingus, carriers are increasingly using smaller, single-aisle planes on flights between the U.S. and Europe. It's a big departure from the large, twin-aisle jets you'd usually fly between the continents. And it's a feat that wasn't





Accor’s Delano brand to open in NYC and London following return to Miami
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Ennismore, the lifestyle arm of Paris-based company Accor, is set to make waves with the Delano brand in the coming months in Miami, New York City and London. For starters, Delano is set to return to its original home when Delano Miami Beach reopens early next year. The art deco hotel in South Beach will feature 171 guest rooms and suites, including poolside bungalows and penthouses. The reimagin





Nile River cruises: The ultimate guide to Egypt cruising and cruise tours
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
There are few rivers in the world as exciting to visit as the Nile — at least if you're into ancient civilizations. The portion of the Nile that flows through Egypt is lined with the monumental remnants of what some consider the greatest ancient civilization of all time, ancient Egypt, which was at its height more than 3,000 years ago. During a river cruise on the Nile and related stay in Cairo,





Southwest’s ’major milestone’: First plane with new, modern cabin debuts this week
62The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Southwest Airlines is rapidly becoming a new-look airline. And this week, the carrier will begin flying a new-look plane. On Thursday, the Dallas-based carrier will launch service on its first jet featuring brand-new seats and an updated cabin design — features that the airline had been teasing for well over a year. The updated aircraft interior includes new extra legroom rows, larger overhead bi





Under Canvas set to open second New England location next year in the White Mountains
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
At its locations across the country, Under Canvas connects guests with nature in luxurious safari-style accommodations amid unforgettably scenic backdrops like Mount Rushmore, the Columbia River Gorge and Zion National Park . On Tuesday, the brand announced its second New England location and its first in New Hampshire, Under Canvas White Mountains, which is set to open in June 2026. The resort w





HP OmniBook 5 14-inch (2025) review: Incredible battery life and a top-tier display at an affordable price
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The HP Omnibook 5 14 inch Laptop Next Gen AI PC is a budget-friendly laptop offering 16-hour battery life, a top-tier display, a lightweight design, and a reasonable price, in spite of a couple minor drawbacks.





Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in three days
Engadget / 11h
EA has had quite the month, and the numbers tell its story. A few weeks ago, the company confirmed an agreement to go private in a $55 billion sale . And now we know that Battlefield 6 sold over 7 million copies in its first three days. The game also had over 172 million online matches played during the holiday weekend. On top of that, it logged 15 million hours watched on streaming services. Bat





Meta to shut down Messenger desktop apps for Mac and Windows
61TechCrunch / 11h
Starting December 15, users will no longer be able to log into the apps and will be automatically redirected to the Facebook website to access Messenger.





The real reason Google DeepMind is working with a fusion energy startup
TechCrunch / 11h
Google has invested in fusion startups as potential power suppliers. This latest move suggests Google sees them as potential customers, too.





OpenAI announces well-being advisory group, as the company claims to have mitigated safety concerns
Mashable / 11h
OpenAI has formed an advisory council to monitor user well-being and AI safety, the company announced this week. The eight-person group will be tasked with defining standards for healthy AI interactions across age groups. The announcement came alongside an X post by CEO Sam Altman stating that the company has been able to successfully mitigate the "serious mental health issues" posed by the use o





Sheesh: Unprofessional Toronto ATC Argues With British Airways Pilot
22One Mile at a Time / 11h
Canadians have a reputation for being friendly, but perhaps that doesn’t apply to at least one of the tower controllers at Canada’s busiest airport… British Airways pilot angry over air traffic controller behavior VASAviation has the air traffic control audio and a visualization of an event that recently happened at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). It involves a British Airways jet, a





NordicTrack Home Fitness Machines Recalled After Reports of Fires
Gizmodo / 11h
"The screen console can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard."





Lee Pace’s Dreamiest Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Roles
Gizmodo / 11h
The cult-beloved star of 'Foundation,' 'The Hobbit,' and the upcoming 'Running Man' (to name just a few) is having a big moment, and we are here for it.





Amex Platinum Turns An $895 Fee Into $2,800+ In Perks—And Earns 175,000 Points: Right For You?
View from the Wing / 11h
With $2,800+ in usable credits, 175,000 bonus points, and unrivaled lounge perks, here’s how the American Express Platinum Card® an easily outweigh its $895 fee—and whether it makes sense for you. Continue reading ...





Doctors Intrigued by Shot That Prevents Multiple Types of Cancer in Mice
Futurism / 11h
Researchers have come up with a new nanoparticle vaccine that they say can prevent or slow down numerous cancers in mice. The team, led by University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical engineering researcher Prabhani Atukorale, claims that the vaccine could one day prevent multiple cancer types from spreading in the body for high-risk patients. “By engineering these nanoparticles to activate the





Your Smart TV Is Spying on You With Three Letters You’ve Never Even Heard Of
How-To Geek / 11h
At this point, you're probably pretty used to the idea that your smartphone tracks what you do and shares that information with various companies. It's a little depressing, but it's become a fact of life. However, what about your TV?





Rent a Cyber Friend will pay you to talk to strangers online and will show off its platform at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 11h
"Loneliness is the biggest disease in the world right now," founder Francesco Vitali said. "So we built a platform where human time has value again, and a place where being human is important."





Open source GZDoom community splinters after creator inserts AI-generated code
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
If you’ve even idly checked in on the robust world of Doom fan development in recent years, you’ve probably encountered one of the hundreds of gameplay mods , WAD files , or entire commercial games based on GZDoom . The open source Doom port —which can trace its lineage back to the original launch of ZDoom back in 1998 —adds modern graphics rendering, quality-of-life additions, and incredibly dee





OpenAI thinks Elon Musk funded its biggest critics—who also hate Musk
26Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Over the past week, OpenAI has faced backlash over subpoenas it sent to nonprofits accused of conspiring with Elon Musk to amplify public criticism of OpenAI as it sought to shift from a nonprofit to for-profit structure. The subpoenas are supposed to support OpenAI’s defense in a lawsuit Musk’s X Corp filed to block the for-profit transition. Seeking a “wide variety of documents”—including a swe





Sam Altman Would Like Us All to Be Grown-Ups About the Sexy Stuff Coming Soon to ChatGPT
38Gizmodo / 11h
The OpenAI CEO says he wasn't expecting the idea he floated of an infinite erotica generator to blow up on the internet.





A Staggering Number of Americans Are Now Considered Obese Under New Definition
Gizmodo / 11h
New research shows that substantially more Americans would qualify as being obese using new diagnostic criteria released this year.





Suspects use Apple AirTag to track, ambush Florida couple
Mashable / 12h
Apple's AirTag device has a knack for saving people from serious headaches, but as one Florida couple found out, it can also be used for nefarious means. A couple in the Tampa area fell victim to an attempted abduction at their home after two would-be captors allegedly planted an AirTag on the couple's SUV, tracking them to their house, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (via t





As Broadcom becomes its latest major ally, this graph shows how OpenAI made itself too big to fail by securing hundreds of billions from the world's largest tech companies
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Broadcom joins Nvidia, AMD, and Microsoft in OpenAI’s trillion-dollar AI infrastructure collaboration revealed in social media image.





I Tried Running My VPN 24/7—Here’s What Happened
How-To Geek / 12h
I decided to find out what it’s like to keep a VPN on all the time—whether streaming, gaming, or doing online tasks. What I learned went beyond just better privacy: there were definite perks, some frustrations, and a few surprises. Curious about living with a VPN always on? Here’s my experience.





Apple TV and Peacock team up on a bundle that costs $15 per month
Engadget / 12h
There's a new streaming bundle in town. Apple TV and Peacock are teaming up to offer a combined subscription that starts at $15 per month. This will allow access to all original programming from both platforms, in addition to Peacock's stable of network and cable shows. This is a mighty fine deal, given that Apple TV recently changed both its name and price . The platform costs $13 per month now





Niantic’s Peridot, the Augmented Reality Alien Dog, Is Now a Talking Tour Guide
Wired / 12h
Niantic is giving its cute AR cartoon companions a voice that will let them guide you around in the real world and point out interesting facts. The feature is being demo’d first in Snap Spectacles.





Are Venmo and PayPal down? Users report issues on October 16 for payment services
Mashable / 12h
UPDATE: Oct. 16, 2025, 2:08 p.m. PayPal acknowledged a Thursday outage in a statement to Mashable, but said the problem has been fixed. "PayPal and Venmo experienced a brief service disruption that has since been resolved," a spokesperson wrote in an email. UPDATE: Oct. 16, 2025, 12:59 p.m. EDT The number of user-reported issues for PayPal and Venmo dropped off precipitously on Down Detector, ind





The new Apple products are now live at Amazon — heres where to preorder
Mashable / 12h
Where to preorder the new Apple products at Amazon: Now available Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5) Starting at $1,599 Available now Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5) Starting at $999 Available now Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5) Starting at $1,299 Just a month after Apple released its new iPhone and Apple Watch lineup , it has unveiled the new bombshell M5 chip — and with it, four new products . The M5 ch





Apples AI executives keep leaving for Meta
Mashable / 12h
There's no doubt about it. When compared with their competitors, Apple is behind in the AI race. Companies like Google and Microsoft have already established artificial intelligence into the core of many products and features. Apple, on the other hand, has struggled in getting its own Apple Intelligence into the hands of consumers, some of whom are now suing the company over false advertising of





If You Were Bankrolling OpenAI, the Percent of ChatGPT Users Willing to Pay for It Might Make You Break Out in a Cold Sweat
Futurism / 12h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has committed to spending more than $1 trillion to build out AI infrastructure, totaling 26 gigawatts of compute capacity from tech companies including Nvidia, AMD, and Oracle, according to the Financial Times ‘ calculations . And that’s just over the last month. Recouping these astronomical costs isn’t just OpenAI’s problem, either — vast portions of the wider economy are r





Microsoft Joins Big Tech Giants Looking to Exit China Operations
Gizmodo / 12h
Trump is getting what he wanted.





‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Season 2’s Trailer Gives You Plenty of Emotional Violence
Gizmodo / 12h
Netflix's reality show based on its hit survival drama returns with cash-mad contestants but (seemingly) no Cate Blanchett cameo.





Snap is bringing shopping features to its AR glasses
Engadget / 12h
Snap is continuing to lay the groundwork for its first consumer-ready AR glasses called Specs. While the company has still revealed few details about the device set to launch next year , it used its Lens Fest event to preview new features and apps that will work on the new hardware. At the event dedicated to AR developers and creators, Snap said it would enable Specs users to buy items directly f





Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles For 45% Off (1.68 Cents Per Point)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
Strategically buying miles & points for luxury travel can be a great deal. We’ve just seen the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program launch a new promotion on purchased miles. This offer is just about as good as the deals we see from Flying Blue program nowadays, since it has been over a year since we’ve seen a 100% bonus or 50% discount. Promotion on purchased Flying Blue miles Through 11:59PM CET





OpenAI Expansion Targets AI Escape Velocity
Next Big Future / 12h
Brad and Bill on the BG2 Podcast describe the AI CapEx bubble. The explosive growth in AI investment—especially in data centers, chips, and model training—shows potential signs of historical overreach. They increase the odds of overbuilding and reduce the quality of revenues. Gurley identifies round-tripping deals like the original deal between Microsoft and OpenAI, where ... Read more





Check to See If Firefox Is Giving You a Free VPN
Lifehacker / 12h
If you use Firefox, and you're lucky, then you might be getting a free VPN. Over the next few months, Mozilla says it will be testing a "free, browser-only VPN" for some users, but you'll need to rely on the luck of the draw if you want to try it yourself. That's because Mozilla is only enabling the feature for randomly selected users, at least for now. The announcement technically came in June,





Tired of LibreOffice? The Open Source ONLYOFFICE Just Got a Big Update
48How-To Geek / 12h
The open source office application ONLYOFFICE had its first point release since June on Wednesday, and it comes with a bevy of new features for its "Desktop Editors" suite of apps. They include a document recovery function, faster spreadsheet functions, and PDF annotation tools.





A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a doomscrolling world
TechCrunch / 12h
“The platforms that won were the ones that kept people scrolling the longest, not the ones that made them feel the most connected,” Zehra Naqvi told TechCrunch. “Now there is an abundance of