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The next Starship test is ready for liftoff. Heres what SpaceX plans to do.
23Mashable / 3h
Coming off a successful flight test in August, SpaceX will try to continue Starship 's redemption story with its next launch. This time, Elon Musk 's space company will attempt a new landing strategy for the booster and a more aggressive test of the ship's heat shield, which protects it from the extreme heat while reentering Earth's atmosphere. The last phase of the flight will also incorporate a
Parasitic Startup Pollutes Job Market by Applying to Jobs for You Automatically
Futurism / 34min
Look, it’s a hard job market out there. Not only has new job creation slowed to a drip, but the positions that do exist are increasingly hidden behind labyrinthian AI screening software and bizarre HR scams . Not to worry, because a new startup is rising to help job seekers brute force their way into one of the worst job markets, consequences be damned. Called “Sorce” — in keeping with the startu
The Download: planet hunting, and India’s e-scooters
MIT Technology Review / 15min
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An Earthling’s guide to planet hunting The pendant on Rebecca Jensen-Clem’s necklace is composed of 36 silver hexagons entwined in a honeycomb mosaic. At the Keck Observatory, in Hawaii, just as many segments make up a mirror that spans 33 feet, reflecting ima
Windows 10 support ends tomorrow – don't panic, you can get a Windows 11 laptop for super cheap today
Latest from TechRadar / 9min
Official support for Windows 10 ends tomorrow, so if you're looking to upgrade, here are 11 foolproof laptop deals that are absolutely worth your money.
YouTube Music is channeling Spotify’s AI DJ with this new feature – and early testers love it despite one big frustration
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
Despite some frustrations, beta users are enjoying YouTube Music's new AI host – especially its music trivia commentary.
September’s On-Time Rankings Are Out—Delta Dominates While American Slips Further Behind
View from the Wing / 36min
September’s airline punctuality rankings are in, and Delta once again leads the nation in on-time performance. American, meanwhile, continues to slip—further widening the gap between the two carriers. Continue reading ...
Bridgerton Season 4 trailer reveals release date
Mashable / 40min
If you thought that with New York Comic Con drawn to a close, the trailer watch had ended, Netflix has news for you. The Bridgerton Season 4 teaser trailer has landed, and with it, the release dates for Part 1 and Part 2. As previously revealed , Season 4 of this hit series will focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the rebellious second son who's gotten up to sexy escapades in past seaso
Best Windows Laptops (2025): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy
Wired / 49min
If you can’t upgrade to Windows 11 with a simple software update, these are the best Windows 11 laptops to buy right now.
Salesforce announces Agentforce 360 as enterprise AI competition heats up
TechCrunch / 50min
Salesforce announces an upgraded version of its Agentforce platform designed to help enterprises build and deploy AI agents.
Forget Kindle, Here's Why I Use an Android eReader
How-To Geek / 54min
Most eReader brands, including Kindle and Kobo, utilize highly-optimized operating systems with a narrow scope of functionality. They're good products with good software, but they're designed to lock you into a singular storefront and user experience. But I just can't deal with that. So, I bought an Android eReader last September, and I have zero regrets.
Anduril’s new EagleEye MR helmet sees Palmer Luckey return to his VR roots
TechCrunch / 58min
Anduril Industries on Monday unveiled “EagleEye,” a helmeted computing system that seeks to turn soldiers into AI-augmented warfighters.
The Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table set has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE OVER $10: As of Oct. 13, the Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table set is on sale for $71.99 at Amazon. This is $18 off its list price of $89.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table $71.99 at Amazon $89.99 Save $18 Amazon still has some sale surprises up its sleeve between its October Prime Day sale event and Black Friday in November, particularly on Lego sets. A
Amazons Fire TV Stick 4K Max is back to its October Prime Day price
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $20: As of Oct. 13, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. This is 33% off its list price of $59.99, saving you $20. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $39.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $20 Amazon's October Prime Day sale had plenty of great discounts on Amazon's own devices, and surprisingly, some of these discounts have stuck around. The Fire TV Stick 4
The Canon EOS R6 III could land soon, ready to take on Sony and Nikon – here’s one feature that could set it apart
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Canon EOS R6 III is rumored for a November 2025 launch, with a 32MP sensor and open gate video recording.
LineageOS 23, Based on Android 16, Is Finally Here
How-To Geek / 1h
Custom ROMs still exist, even as you might not be popping into our sister site XDA-Developers to download them as often as you used to do. LineageOS remains one of the most popular projects out there, and now, it's finally getting updated to Android 16—with some notes that reflect just how dire things have gotten.
End Of An Era: Hawaiian Airlines’ “HA” Code Being Retired, Replaced By “AS”
24One Mile at a Time / 1h
In September 2024, Alaska Airlines’ takeover of Hawaiian Airlines officially closed . We know that the two airlines are gradually integrating their operations, though plan to maintain two distinct brands . In the coming weeks and months, we’re going to start to notice some flight number changes, indicative of a much bigger development at the airline. Alaska & Hawaiian align flight numbers in two
Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date, filesize, new mechanics, and Pokédex confirmed
Mashable / 1h
We've not been back to Kalos in over a decade. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I took a break in the Black and White era for various life reasons, but Pokémon X and Y threw me right back in thanks to the first true 3D Pokémon experience. Fast-forward to 2025 and Mega Evolutions returns in Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 , and the hype for the games and trading card game couldn't be
The More Scientists Work With AI, the Less They Trust It
32Futurism / 1h
Scientists are a skeptical bunch — it’s in the job description. But when it comes to AI, researchers are growing increasingly mistrustful of the tech’s capabilities. In a preview of its 2025 report on the impact of the tech on research, the academic publisher Wiley released preliminary findings on attitudes toward AI. One startling takeaway: the report found that scientists expressed less trust i
Programming in Assembly Is Brutal, Beautiful, and Maybe Even a Path to Better AI
Wired / 1h
Whether your chip is running a vintage computer game or the latest DeepSeek model, it’ll reward you for speaking its native language.
7 Open-Source Apps That Will Let You Cancel Pricey Subscriptions
How-To Geek / 1h
There’s almost certainly a good open-source alternative for most apps and services you depend on. Not all of them are comparable to paid software, and some require significant setup or technical knowledge, but all are worth considering.
You Need to See This Bright New Comet Shine in the Night Sky This Month Before It Disappears for 1,000 Years
Gizmodo / 1h
Conditions are near-perfect to spot this celestial visitor, which won't appear again in our night sky for another millennium.
Apple’s first M5 products could launch this week – here are the 3 biggest rumors, from iPads to a MacBook Pro surprise
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Apple could launch three products with the M5 chip this week. Here’s what to expect.
Google Chrome is fixing its 'notification overload' problem with this handy new feature –here's how it works
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Notifications will join camera and location permissions in being turned off for sites you've stopped visiting.
Could AV2 streaming bring 3D TV back from the dead? Probably not, but the new video codec could banish buffering
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
AV2 boasts 30% better video compression than AV1 –in other words, the same quality as AV1 but with 30% less bandwidth
The Stranger Things cast rewatching Season 2 together is the recap we need
Mashable / 2h
It's been over three years since Season 4 of Stranger Things , and a whopping nine years since the show's first season — in short, we're going to need a recap ahead of Season 5 . Fortunately the cast has us covered, with Netflix sharing a video of them rewatching Season 1 last week, and now a video of the Season 2 rewatch this week — complete with new cast additions of Sadie Sink as Max, and Pria
Amazon has slashed $50 off the JBL Tune 670NC headphones
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $50: As of Oct. 13, the JBL Tune 670NC headphones are on sale for $59.95 at Amazon. This is $50 off their list price of $109.95. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Tune 670NC Headphones $59.95 at Amazon $109.95 Save $50 This moment of time between October Prime Day and Black Friday may be a bit quiet, but it's not without good deals. There are a few headphone and earbud deals still floati
How to Make STEM Funny—and Go Viral Doing It
30Wired / 2h
If you stayed awake in science class as a kid, the payoff comes when you get a good laugh out of Freya McGhee’s jokes.
Watch Live: SpaceX Launches Starship on its Most Ambitious Test Flight Yet
28Gizmodo / 2h
If this launch goes according to plan, SpaceX plans to roll out a new iteration of the megarocket in early 2026.
An Earthling’s guide to planet hunting
MIT Technology Review / 2h
The pendant on Rebecca Jensen-Clem’s necklace is only about an inch wide, composed of 36 silver hexagons entwined in a honeycomb mosaic. At the Keck Observatory, in Hawaii, just as many segments make up a mirror that spans 33 feet, reflecting images of uncharted worlds for her to study. Jensen-Clem, an astronomer at the University of California, Santa Cruz, works with the Keck Observatory to figu
Microsoft isn't just abandoning Windows 10 - this version of Windows 11 is heading for the scrapheap too
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Windows 11 users have got their own support warning just as Windows 10 is about to have the plug pulled.
Cameras in AirPods may arrive as soon as AirPods Pro 4, according to a new report
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Bloomberg once again suggests that embedded cameras are coming to AirPods – as early as next-gen AirPods 5 and AirPods 4
Upgrade your movie nights with this stunning mini projector deal — save over $50
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $53: As of Oct. 13, the Magcubic Mini Projector is on sale for $56.99 at Amazon. That's a 48% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Magcubic Magcubic Mini Projector $56.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $53.00 It's the season of cozy movies, scary movies , and rewatching the same comfort shows over and over again, and we couldn't be happier about it. And there are some things that
The Apple AirTag 4-pack is still at its Prime Day price — save over $30
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $34.01 : As of Oct. 13, the Apple AirTag 4-pack is on sale for $64.99 at Amazon. That's a 34% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 4-Pack $64.99 at Amazon $99 Save $34.01 Apple products were the stars of the show during Prime Big Deal Days . Everything from AirPods to iPads saw big discounts, and some are still hanging around, like this latest deal on th
Get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for its lowest-ever price — save over $400 for a limited time
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $490 : As of Oct. 13, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is on sale for $729.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge $729.99 at Amazon $1,219.99 Save $490 Prime Day has been and gone, but that doesn't mean the discounts are dead. If you're lucky, you might find the products at the top of your wishlist are still heavily disco
The JBL Tune Buds are at their lowest-ever price — save over $50 on new earbuds right now
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $55 : As of Oct. 13, JBL Tune Buds are on sale for $44.95 at Amazon. That's a 55% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Tune Buds $44.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $55 JBL headphones are some of the best around. They offer great quality, a reliable name, and they're generally pretty affordable. Especially when they sport great discounts at Amazon, like this latest sale o
Apple might launch new iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and more this week
Mashable / 2h
Apple is preparing to launch several new products this week. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that Apple will launch an updated iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and (likely) a 14-inch MacBook Pro. The company won't hold an event for the launch, instead merely launching them via press releases. The key part for all these upgrades is Apple's new M5 chip, which will see its debut in all three devices. Rumors (vi
The excellent JBL Flip 6 drops to its lowest price since Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The JBL Flip 6 was one of the best Bluetooth speakers around, and even today, it's still a great buy, especially when it's on sale.
Assassin's Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 spotted at French retailer - and yes, it's a Game-Key Card
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
A Nintendo Switch 2 port of Assassin's Creed Shadows seems likelier than ever as a listing appears at a French retailer.
Delta Won’t Fly Narrow Body Planes Across Atlantic Due To “Brand Issues”
40One Mile at a Time / 2h
During the recent Q3 2025 Delta Air Lines earnings call, a senior executive at the airline made some interesting comments about the types of planes the airline will fly across the Atlantic, which can only be described as a swipe at United. However, do the comments actually make sense? Let’s take a look… thanks to Matt for flagging this. Delta’s strange stance on long haul narrow body flying Durin
New Report Finds One of Earth’s Most Precious Ecosystems Has Already Crossed a Scary Climate Tipping Point
Gizmodo / 2h
The 2025 Global Tipping Points Report finds that the world’s warm-water coral reefs have become the first Earth system to cross its thermal tipping point, putting them at dire risk.
New Rules Could Force Tesla to Redesign Its Door Handles. That’s Harder Than It Sounds
25Wired / 2h
Proposed regulations in China would mean the end of flush handles on car doors, with precious little time to roll out the changes.
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for October 13, 2025
Mashable / 3h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart scanner for just $25
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : Make scanning a breeze with a lifetime subscription to the iScanner App , on sale now for $24.99 (reg. $199.90) with code SCAN through November 2. Whether you’re an entrepreneur handling important work documents or a busy parent keeping tabs on important forms for the kids, it’s important to have a scanner handy. iScanner App makes it easier than ever to digitize documents, transforming y
This all-in-one office suite saves you time, and it’s currently only $30
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get your work done in one convenient spot with MobiOffice , on sale now for just $29.99 (reg. $119.97). Looking for a one-stop shop when it comes to getting your work done? If you’re sick of hopping from app to app, MobiOffice has you covered. It’s a convenient hub that lets you create presentations, documents, spreadsheets, and organize your email. And it’s currently on sale for $29.99 (r
Unlock eight Adobe and Microsoft apps for just $90
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : Give an old PC a makeover with the Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Professional 2019 License Bundle , on sale now for $89.99 (reg. $553). Old computers, it’s time to rejoice. You’re about to see a lot more action thanks to the Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office Professional 2019 License Bundle , which gives your PC a new lease on life with two powerful tools. Get this three-yea
The ‘Womanosphere’ Is Reshaping the Conservative Dating Landscape
Wired / 3h
From a religious OnlyFans creator to influencers quibbling over the appropriation of trad wife culture, right-wing personalities are jockeying for a larger stake in the dating zeitgeist.
Factory Towns Revive as Defense Tech Makers Arrive
NYT > Technology / 3h
Drawn by local talent, cheap labor and state cash incentives, start-ups building the weapons of the future are revitalizing manufacturing in once-vibrant industrial towns.
Three ways accountants can help your business thrive in 2025
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Accountants are key allies helping SMBs master tech, manage debt, and plan growth.
Qantas customer data leaked by hackers after ransomware attack
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters leaked files on the dark web after negotiations broke down.
Air India First Class Disaster: Cabin Falling Apart, Bugs Crawling Around
76One Mile at a Time / 4h
Air India is supposed to be undergoing a major transformation, and understandably, not everything can change and be improved overnight. That being said, over four years after being privatized, Air India has failed to raise its baseline product standard to an even semi-acceptable level… 18-hour nightmare flight in Air India first class An X user shares his experience flying Air India first class o
100 years after pop-up toasters debuted, Breville might finally have improved on the original design with the high-tech – and pricey – Eye Q
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Breville Eye Q is aptly named as it uses an optical sensor to ‘see’ the color of your toast before judging it ready.
These 6 Prime Day robot vacuum deals have me shocked at how affordable they've become
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Amazon Prime Day is cutting the prices of everything, but few items are getting better discounts than robot vacuums –down as much as 65%.
Strava eyes IPO as Gen Z trades dating apps for running clubs
37TechCrunch / 7h
Strava, the 16-year-old fitness tracking app, is gearing up to go public, the Financial Times reports. CEO Michael Martin told the FT that the San Francisco company plans to list “at some point,” eyeing capital for more acquisitions. The company, backed by Sequoia Capital, TCV, and Jackson Square Ventures, was last valued at $2.2 billion […]
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 13
Mashable / 8h
It's another moon phase tonight, which means the moon will look around half full (or, half gone?). But what phase is it, and what does it mean? Let's find out. What is today’s moon phase? As of Monday, Oct. 13, the moon phase is Third Quarter. Tonight, only 53% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . Third Quarter is also known as the Last Quarter. This occurs when then there
Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm
82BBC News / 8h
The move, which is aimed to protect supplies of technology, could raise tensions between the EU and China.
More Evidence Emerges That One of Saturn’s Moons Could Harbor Life
26Wired / 8h
Previously undetected organic compounds have been found in ice ejected into space from Enceladus, making the satellite a prime candidate for further research.
Sony's WF-C510 are our favourite budget earbuds, and you can snag a pair for a new Aussie low of AU$61 – if you're quick
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has cut the price of what we think are the best budget earbuds on the market – grab the Sony WF-C510 at 45% off.
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 13, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Happy Monday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. How
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 13, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires some knowledge of finishes and positions. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and eac
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 13, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you have a birdfeeder. 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 answer.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 13, 2025
Mashable / 10h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is a bit more complex than usual and features a lot of misdirects. 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 serve
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 13, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Today's Wordle answer is sometimes a bit fuzzy. 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 Connections hints today: Clues, an
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