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Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say
43Latest from TechRadar / 18h
With so many automotive giants in the running, is Toyota's claims of debuting a solid-state EV true? Here's what experts say.
Scenes From Saturday's Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests
500+Wired / 7h
Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than 7 million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.
White House Invades Bluesky to Troll, Predictably Gets Mass Blocked
400+Gizmodo / 12h
The platform's immune system kicked in when a large number of accounts associated with Donald Trump sought attention there.
Hurdle hints and answers for October 20, 2025
Mashable / 31min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 20
Mashable / 31min
It’s the New Moon tomorrow, which means the Moon is almost completely hidden tonight and there'll be barely any light to see in the sky. What is today’s moon phase? As of Monday, Oct. 20, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, only 1% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . With such a low percentage of visibility tonight, unsurprisingly, there's nothing to see on the mo
Why is TwitchCon so uniquely unsafe for streamers?
Mashable / 1h
It seems like every year at TwitchCon, something goes dangerously wrong. In 2022, a foam pit disaster left one attendee with a broken back. In 2024, Kick-affiliated streamers harassed Twitch partners live on the convention floor. Stories of stalking , groping , and inadequate on-site response aren't uncommon. Major creators, including Valkyrae, QTCinderella, Hasan Piker, Disguised Toast, and Yvon
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 20, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Happy Thursday 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. H
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 20, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love getting paid. 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 Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 20, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you're a Chicago sports fan. 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 each new set o
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 20, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're currently in an ethereal state of mind. 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 20, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you know some chemistry. 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
Delta Flight Attendant Attacks Southwest Gate Agent, Calls Her Names
58One Mile at a Time / 3h
Well here’s something you don’t see every day, as flagged by View from the Wing . A Delta flight attendant verbally attacked a Southwest gate agent for her unprofessionalism. And while he may very well have a point (I wasn’t there), the way he expressed himself exemplified the same unprofessionalism he took issue with. Delta flight attendant tells Southwest to “clean it up” in Atlanta A lot of fl
Where to buy the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense PS5 controller – you should only need one link, and here it is
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Get those moody blues into your setup - direct from Walmart
Boeing 747 Crashes On Landing In Hong Kong, Plunges Into Sea
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
A Boeing 747 operating a cargo flight on behalf of Emirates just ran off the runway in Hong Kong and ended up in the water, and sadly there are a couple of casualties. Air ACT Boeing 747 veers off Hong Kong runway This incident happened at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) a little before 4AM local time on Monday, October 20, 2025. It involves Air ACT flight EK9788, which was operating from D
Protect your family from ads, trackers, and malware for life for just $40
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Experience the internet ad-free forever with this lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan , on sale now for just $39.99 (reg. $169.99). Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 $169.99 Save $130 We’ve all been there — minding our own business, browsing the web, when out of nowhere, a loud video ad blares and you can’t find the mute button
Modernize your desktop for just $14.97 with Windows 11 Pro
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Check out this lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro for just $14.97 (reg. $199) — the smartest way to modernize your PC with a clean UI, better multitasking, and improved security. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $14.97 $199 Save $184.03 You know the upgrades you mull over for months? This isn’t one of them. If your system’s showing its age, consider this you
I Paid More for This Computer Monitor Because I Can't Live Without Its Best Feature
How-To Geek / 7h
I used to think refresh rate only mattered for gaming. My secondary monitor was just there to show static text, while I went all-in with a 240Hz 1440p primary display. Still, I decided to spend a little extra to get a 100Hz secondary monitor, and now I'm glad I did.
Meta joins Nvidia, OpenAI, and AMD to launch Ethernet for Scale Up Network - ESUN competes with InfiniBand but will work with Ultra Ethernet Consortium
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
A new OCP initiative unites major tech firms to develop open Ethernet standards for AI data centers, challenging InfiniBand’s dominance.
Two VTubers met at TwitchCon. They got engaged there, too.
Mashable / 7h
Back in 2021, VIL was just another fan, running a small YouTube channel where he shared his favorite VTuber moments. That's when he stumbled across Ava Lamp's streams — and something clicked. Four years later, he was on one knee on a balcony at TwitchCon 2025 , asking Ava to marry him. Like many modern romances, the love story between VTubers VIL and Ava Lamp started online. "I liked her personal
Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet
74TechCrunch / 7h
Home goods company Kohler recently unveiled a new device called the Dekoda — a $599 camera that can be attached to your toilet bowl and take pictures of what’s inside.
You Should Upgrade This PC Component Before Prices Skyrocket
How-To Geek / 7h
Now that every major AI player is investing everything and their mother into AI data centers, the focus of AI companies is shifting from GPUs to memory and storage. It’s only a matter of time before SSD and RAM prices balloon like GPU prices did.
X is testing a new way of opening links in posts to improve engagement
Engadget / 7h
Links have proven to be a tricky thing when it comes to social media engagement. On platforms like Threads, data suggests that people often don't click the links in posts, and creators on X have complained that posts including links don't get as much visibility. X is now trying to solve that. Head of product Nikita Bier shared that the platform is "testing a new link experience" that lets people
The Anime Boom Proves Disney Made a Huge Mistake
How-To Geek / 8h
When I started getting into anime in my early teens, it was basically impossible to find in the mainstream. I belonged to anime clubs that worked for years to get stores to stock anime media, and for broadcasters to take it seriously.
Intel vs. AMD: Which CPU Is Better for Plex?
How-To Geek / 8h
Are you between Intel and AMD for your upcoming Plex server build? The choice is pretty clear these days on which is the best, and the reasons might surprise you.
China claims the NSA conducted cyberattacks on its national time center
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Engadget / 8h
As political tensions between the two global superpowers grow, China's State Security Ministry accused the US' National Security Agency of a cyberattack operation that took place between 2023 and 2024. As first reported by Reuters , the Chinese agency posted on WeChat that the NSA targeted the country's National Time Service Center. As part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the center is tasked
Oracle claims to have the largest AI supercomputer in the cloud with 16 zettaFLOPS of peak performance, 800,000 Nvidia GPUs
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Oracle unveils Zettascale10, a claimed 16 zettaFLOP cloud AI supercomputer using 800,000 Nvidia GPUs with advanced RoCE networking architecture.
R.L. Stine’s Cult TV Series ‘The Nightmare Room’ Has Hit Tubi
Gizmodo / 8h
If you remember (or don't) an old R.L. Stine show called 'The Nightmare Room,' it's ready and waiting to be watched for free on Tubi.
Drunk American Airlines Flight Attendant Rushed The Gate Before Pants Fell Down – Got Carted Off Like Hannibal Lecter
49View from the Wing / 8h
Bodycam from DFW captures a drunk American Airlines flight attendant rushing the gate, pants slipping, claiming “my dad’s NYPD,” before officers cuffed and carted him off in a spit hood. Continue reading ...
The Only Phone Feature I Care About Now is a Macro Camera
How-To Geek / 9h
I've recently come to the realization that my decade-long love affair with the flagship phone has come to a necessary end. Mid-range phones are now better than I need them to be, so there's no reason to pay the asking price for the best phones on the market.
Something from “space” may have just struck a United Airlines flight over Utah
200+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed Sunday that it is investigating an airliner that was struck by an object in its windscreen, mid-flight, over Utah. “NTSB gathering radar, weather, flight recorder data,” the federal agency said on the social media site X . “Windscreen being sent to NTSB laboratories for examination.” The strike occurred Thursday, during a United Airlines flight f
This is how the new ranching system will work in Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven
Engadget / 9h
We still have a few months to wait before the next Cult of the Lamb DLC, Woolhaven, arrives, but the Massive Monster team just shared a closer look at one of the new experiences the expansion will bring and, oh boy, I cannot wait to play this. In addition to adding a new mountain area with two new dungeons, Woolhaven will introduce ranching, so you can raise animals — the regular, non -anthropomo
Here's the Easiest Way to Check if Your TV Remote's Batteries Are Dead
How-To Geek / 9h
Have you ever wondered if there was an easier way to check if your TV remote batteries were dead besides replacing them? There is, and you have had the tester in your pocket for years at this point.
2026 Will Be the Year of Orange Smartphones
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple shocked the smartphone world with its choice of colors in the new iPhone 17 and 17 Pro lineups. Chief among them is the vibrant Cosmic Orange color in the Pro phones. Other manufacturers are to follow suit, so brace yourself for a rise of orange phones in 2026.
New startup wants to build self-updating, autonomous websites that 'generate' content and 'optimize themselves' without human intervention - but I wonder what Google will make of this
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Flint, backed by Accel and Sheryl Sandberg, is developing autonomous AI websites that generate and optimize themselves without human oversight.
bbno$ says F*CK AI — and hes putting his money where his mouth is
20Mashable / 10h
When a fan recently posted on X , "bbno$ is my favorite rapper why does he have to be so mean to AI artists? 🥺🥺," the Canadian musician didn't offer a gentle explanation. Instead, he fired back with a simple, unambiguous response: "FUCK AI." This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. It's the kind of blunt sincerity that defines bbno$ (pronounced "baby no mone
The Only Mid-Size Luxury Sedan to Earn an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ in 2025
How-To Geek / 10h
Luxury sedans often compete on performance, design, and technology, but when it comes to safety, only a select few truly lead the pack. In 2025, one midsize luxury sedan managed to stand out by earning the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating, the organization’s highest honor for crash protection and advanced driver assistance.
I Turned My Monitor Sideways for a Week, Here's What I Learned
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’ve looked at other people’s desktop setups online, you’ve probably seen some people set up their secondary monitors vertically. I’d never tried it myself, but when I got my new secondary monitor and arm, I went for it immediately, and it turned out to be quite the experience.
OpenAI’s ‘embarrassing’ math
32TechCrunch / 10h
No, GPT-5 did not solve a bunch of previously unsolved math problems.
At Least One ‘Batgirl’ Star Still Hopes It’ll Come Out
30Gizmodo / 10h
Time has forgotten 'Batgirl' after its unceremonious end, but could the pendulum swing to a surprise revival?
Mexico is considering slapping an eight percent tax on violent video games
Engadget / 10h
Violent video games have found themselves in the crosshairs of politicians yet again, but this time with Mexico's government. Earlier this week, Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved a comprehensive financial package that includes an eight percent tax on video games with mature content. As first reported by Insider Gaming , the proposed tax covers games that have a C or D rating under Mexico's vi
Create Fast Growth Companies With Growth Loops
Next Big Future / 10h
Elena Vera, a growth leader at Lovable with 10+ years running growth teams, argues that distribution—not just product quality—determines company success. Great products fail without it, while mediocre ones thrive with strong distribution. She defines growth as answering four questions predictably: Acquire, Activate, Monetize, and Retain customers. Fast-growing companies succeed via growth loops (c
Looking at Current AI Learning Frameworks to Create Learning Pipelines to Achieve Superintelligence
Next Big Future / 10h
Andrej Karpathy says that reinforcement learning is still terrible but better than all other AI learning approaches. Elon Musk believes there is a 10% chance that XAI Grok 5 can achieve AGI. Musk defines AGI as capable of doing anything a human with a computer can do, but not smarter than all humans and computers ... Read more
Class: United Airlines Pilot Apologizes For Leaving Passengers Behind
55One Mile at a Time / 10h
Well here’s something you don’t often see, which deserves calling out… A United captain’s compassionate LinkedIn post United Airlines Boeing 787 captain Luis Perez took to LinkedIn , to write about the passengers he had to leave behind on a recent flight from Newark (EWR) to Lisbon (LIS). Let me just share the post in its entirety, because it’s short and sweet: I want to say I am sorry to the pas
This is the fastest Ethernet card ever produced - Broadcom Thor Ultra 800G NIC uses PCIe Gen6 x16 and will only be used in AI data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Broadcom’s Thor Ultra 800G Ethernet card uses PCIe Gen6 to enhance AI data center performance through open-standard, high-speed, secure networking.
RCS Is a Walled Garden, Just Like iMessage
How-To Geek / 10h
The Rich-Communication Standard, known as RCS, was originally promised as a replacement for SMS that offered all the perks of modern chat platforms without being locked down. But so far, its walls are nearly as steep as in any other walled garden.
I Put Citi’s New Premium Card Perks To The Test—Here’s How To Max Them Out
View from the Wing / 10h
I dug into every benefit Citi offers on its new premium card. The value piles up fast. Here’s how to unlock it all. Continue reading ...
Drowning in stress? You're not alone – and this app could be your lifeline
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Homescreen Heroes: 95% of Balance users claim they experience less stress and I’m one of them.
This might be the coolest Star Wars holiday countdown yet, and it's exclusive to the Disney Store
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Which Lightsaber hilt will you unbox?
Transfer Citi ThankYou Points To Qantas Frequent Flyer With 20% Bonus
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Citi ThankYou program is on a bit of a transfer bonus spree at the moment. The program has just launched a new transfer bonus to Qantas Frequent Flyer, which is an offer we haven’t seen in years. Is it worth it, though? Transfer Citi points to Qantas with 20% bonus Between October 19 and November 8, 2025, the Citi ThankYou program in the United States is offering a 20% bonus on points transfe
Why Some Apps Ask for Contacts (and What They Actually Do With Them)
How-To Geek / 11h
What do Pinterest, Microsoft Edge, TikTok, and Instagram have in common? They all try to access your contacts. In fact, many games and apps available on the Google Play Store request the same permission, even when they seemingly have no reason to. Here’s why you should be careful when granting this permission.
United States Grand Prix 2025 - Stream Formula 1 *FREE* with these trial offers
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here's a quick guide on how you can stream the United States Grand Prix live from Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas for free.
A secret AMD Christmas tree? Nah, it's just a close up of a very bright $3 million 72-GPU MI450 Helios rack monster at OCP Summit
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AMD’s Helios MI450 rack captivated OCP Summit visitors with its 72-GPU design, dense OCP architecture, and new layout optimized for data center-scale AI systems.
The first Android apps for the Samsung Galaxy XR headset are already showing up
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Samsung's long-awaited headset, developed in partnership with Google, is making its debut next week.
Add a pop of color and productivity to your life with this yellow 11-inch Apple iPad deal
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $50: As of Oct. 19th, Amazon has this yellow 11-inch Apple iPad on sale for $299, down from its list price of $349. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad 11-inch with A16 chip in Yellow $299 at Amazon $349 Save $50 Being team iPad isn't just a trend — it's a lifestyle. Well, maybe that's an exaggeration, but it's no secret that having an iPad waiting for you at home, full of games,
I Use This WhatsApp Shortcut to Quickly Access a Chat With Someone
How-To Geek / 11h
I like chatting with my friends on WhatsApp. To make launching chats with them easier, I have created and added their WhatsApp chat shortcuts to my Android phone’s homescreen. Here’s how you can do that, too.
The next game in the Halo franchise could be live service multiplayer
Engadget / 11h
Nearly four years after the release of Halo: Infinite , the sixth installment in the franchise has failed to live up to its name. Instead, the studio behind the sci-fi series may be working on a "live service, long-term updating multiplayer" Halo game that could do just that. According to YouTuber Rebs Gaming , a source claimed that Halo Studios, previously known as 343 Industries , is working on
Citi’s Brand New American Airlines Globe Card Analyzed – Big Bonus Masks Strategic Missteps
View from the Wing / 11h
Citi and American Airlines just launched the new mid-tier Globe Card, offering a 90,000-mile initial bonus. While the upfront miles are enticing, a deeper analysis reveals significant strategic missteps and surprisingly limited ongoing benefits—here's exactly who should (and shouldn't) consider it. Continue reading ...
This wicked fast 2025 Sky Blue MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $999
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $200: As of October 19, Amazon has a 2025 Sky Blue MacBook Air with an M4 chip on sale for $999 down from its list price of $1199. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip $999 $1,199 Save $200 If you’ve been on the fence about investing in a new laptop or computer, this Amazon sale on a 2025 Sky Blue MacBook with an M4 chip might just be the dea
How Your Smartphone Tracks Your Every Move—And How to Fight Back
How-To Geek / 12h
We live in an era where the lines between our physical and digital lives are increasingly blurred. Smartphones are indispensable companions, seamlessly integrating into nearly every facet of our daily existence. However, that comes with a significant trade-off in the form of location tracking. Many of us operate under the assumption that we control our digital footprint, especially when it comes
I spent two weeks with the Ninja Prestige DualBrew System, and espresso and drip coffee don't get easier than this
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Whether you're entertaining guests or just kick-starting your morning, the DualBrew System has everything you need in one neat package.
Doctors Just Found Something Fascinating About What Happens When You Drink on Ozempic
Futurism / 12h
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, were originally intended to treat diabetes — and didn’t become blockbuster prescriptions until doctors realized that they were also potent weight loss aids that seem to re-wire patients’ relationship to food and satiety. Since then, it’s slowly been emerging that they have another surprising effect: many use
I Stopped Taking Notes in Meetings, My Pixel Recorder Does It Better
How-To Geek / 12h
Thanks to the built-in Recorder app, my Google Pixel 9 Pro XL takes better notes than I could ever do in my meetings. It gives me full transcripts for all my meetings, and all it requires is just a tap of a button. Here’s how you can do that, too.
A Tim Burton Docuseries Hits Streaming This Week
22Gizmodo / 12h
For fans of Burton's work, the 'Tim Burton: Life in the Line' series could be your new watch for the Halloween season.
TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile
21TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Everyone Was Trying To Sleep—Except One Delta Business Class Passenger Who Lit Up The Cabin Refusing To Close His Window Shade
76View from the Wing / 12h
A Delta business-class passenger sparked outrage on a long-haul flight after refusing to close his window shade while everyone else tried to sleep. What began as one traveler’s choice for daylight turned the premium cabin into a bright, restless sea of frustration for
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