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The Kremlin Wants Elon Musk to Build a Tunnel From Russia to the U.S.
200+Gizmodo / 1d
Russia is probably just trolling, but who knows what could happen in our upside down world?
5 of this year’s best Netflix movies aren't out yet, but I've seen them – here’s when you can stream them
Latest from TechRadar / 21h
Five of this year's best Netflix movies are still to come, from Knives Out 3 to Frankenstein
Poland Has No Income Tax to Parents to 2 or More Children
30Next Big Future / 1d
Poland is getting serious about declining fertility rates which hit a record low of 1.16 births per woman in 2024. On October 16, 2025, Polish President Karol Nawrocki signed the PIT Zero for Large Families initiative into law. It exempts parents raising at least two children from personal income tax (PIT). This builds on earlier ... Read more
This tiny startup wants to produce the world's best AA battery: Captery's supercapacitor recharges in 160 seconds, pollutes less and can last decades - and I want one right now
Latest from TechRadar / 46min
Captery's efficient new AA/AAA battery promises a sustainable solution with ultra-fast charging and long durability.
Hurdle hints and answers for October 19, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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
How to watch Jaguars vs. Rams online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Jaguars vs. Rams in the NFL for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with IPVanish . There's a string on interesting NFL matchups to enjoy this weekend, including Jaguars vs. Rams. Both teams are sporting 4-2 records coming into this hotly-anticipated meeting in London. If you want to watch Jaguars vs. Rams in the NFL for free from anywhere in
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 19
Mashable / 3h
The moon is barely visible tonight, there's just a sliver of light left before it disappears completely. We’re only a day or so away from the New Moon, when it moves directly between Earth and the Sun. What is today’s moon phase? As of Sunday, Oct. 19, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, only 4% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . Unfortunately, there's nothing to
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 19, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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 Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 19, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires expertise in women's tennis. 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 of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 19, 2025
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a klutz. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints an
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 19, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a Granny Smith. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 19, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a perfectionist. 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 Connectio
200,000 Points For IHG Business Card Applicants — Richest Offer We’ve Seen Yet Ends October 23
View from the Wing / 8h
Earn up to 200,000 IHG points before October 23 at 9 a.m. The $99 annual fee IHG Business Card adds a free night every year and rich ongoing benefits. Continue reading ...
Samsung will help Nvidia build custom non-x86 CPUs and XPUs in a bid to stave off competition from OpenAI, Google, AWS, Broadcom, Meta, and its other key partners
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Nvidia partners with Samsung Foundry to expand NVLink Fusion, embedding custom silicon across AI data centers while controlling ecosystem access.
Streamer Emiru accuses Twitch of mishandling her assault at TwitchCon
24Mashable / 9h
When you arrive at TwitchCon 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center, you're immediately met with tight security. Bags are checked, backpacks are prohibited, and everyone passes through metal detectors. To access different areas inside, attendees must scan their wristbands — but these often malfunction, and security rarely makes exceptions. With such a visible security presence, you'd think creat
Why My Powerful PC Spends Most of Its Time Idle (And I’m OK With It)
How-To Geek / 9h
I didn't have a decent gaming PC for much of my childhood. Yet I spent a solid six hours a day playing games that my rig could barely run. Now that I have a machine that can handle anything, I rarely push it to its limits. Surprisingly, I'm completely fine with that.
What to read this weekend: Near Flesh and the return of 30 Days of Night
Engadget / 9h
Here are some recently released titles to add to your reading list. This week, we read Near Flesh, a collection of short stories by the late Katherine Dunn, and 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun, the revival of the hit horror series . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-near-flesh-and-the-return-of-30-days-of-night-215141747
Own a piece of storage history - Cerabyte gives away framed ceramic on glass media samples containing copies of the US Constitution
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Cerabyte’s glass-based storage showcases permanent, low-energy data preservation, sparking new ideas for cloud infrastructure.
Take advantage of this $280 MacBook Pro deal while supplies last
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Bring home a feature-packed MacBook Pro for just $279.97 (reg. $1,499) through Nov. 2, while supplies last. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch Touchbar 2017 (Refurbished) $279.97 $1,499 Save $1,219.03 Whether you just spilled coffee on the keyboard or your old one is just ready to retire, now is a great time to get a new laptop. The MacBook Pro , which is a noto
I Stopped Spending Hundreds on Gaming Mice–These $50 Models Are Just as Good
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’re serious about online gaming, you’ve probably thought about upgrading your mouse. But those brand-name price tags are enough to make anyone click away. The good news? You don’t have to spend a fortune to get the same specs—you just need to find the right budget model.
United Captain Says His Plane Was Hit By Space Debris At 36,000 Feet — New Photos Show Cockpit Damage
View from the Wing / 10h
The captain of the United Airlines 737 that diverted to Salt Lake City says his plane was struck by space debris while cruising at 36,000 feet. Newly surfaced photos of the cockpit show impact damage that appears consistent with a high-speed collision from outside the aircraft. Continue reading ...
These 5 new Netflix movies are all you need this October – here are my top picks for the best seasonal scares
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Check out these five new Netflix movies if you want some perfect spooky vibes for October.
This One Feature Could Be Wasting Gigabytes of Storage On Your PC
How-To Geek / 10h
System Restore is a lifesaver feature that lets you revert your system to a previous state when something goes wrong. However, what many don’t realize is that it can accumulate gigabytes of data over time. By deleting old restore points, you can free up space and recover lost GBs for meaningful use.
This tiny Ryzen portable gaming PC has beaten a proper AMD workstation on video editing - that's a perfect reason for creative pros to grab these cute UMPCs
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The GPD WIN 5 delivers workstation-class performance in handheld form, raising new questions about heat, practicality, and sustained usability.
Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp
TechCrunch / 11h
A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that NSO Group must pay to Meta.
I tried United's new Starlink Wi-Fi, and it feels like the internet finally reached the sky
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Multi-device connecitvity bliss at 35,000 feet
Weekly Review: October 18, 2025
30One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m recovering from the past couple of weeks, and am looking forward to getting back on the road within the next week, heading to Iceland, and then on my review trip. On the points & travel front, this week American announced a coffee partnership with Lavazza, Air Serbia added Toronto flights, a new US luxury airline startup was unveiled, American
8 Tips to Keep Your Chromebook Secure
How-To Geek / 11h
Chromebooks are renowned for their powerful safety and privacy features, but that doesn't mean you can just stop worrying about either of those issues. Any security system is only as strong as its weakest link, and you don't want that to be you.
A New ‘Marvel Rivals’ Mode Brings in Some ‘Marvel Zombies’
Gizmodo / 11h
Now that you've watched 'Marvel Zombies,' NetEase hopes you'll want to slay the undead together with friends in 'Marvel Rivals.'
The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox frustrates with distracting RGB lighting and trigger locks that aren’t fit for purpose
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Some handy inclusions can’t save the unsatisfying play experience provided by the PowerA Fusion Pro for Xbox.
6 Simple Tips to Free Up Space in Google Drive
How-To Geek / 11h
Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage, but that space can run out faster than you might think. But you don’t have to rush to buy extra storage. With a few simple cleanup steps, you can quickly reclaim space and make room for what really matters.
Trying to Stabilize Populations Before It is Too Late
Next Big Future / 12h
Taiwan, South Korea and China have critically low fertility rates below 1.0. Japan is also very low (1.15) and has had low fertility for longer. By 2070, the countries could halve their current populations. A fertility rebound could avert 30-70% of projected population losses by 2100. This might stabilizing societies at near-current sizes—but only if ... Read more
NVIDIA shows off its first Blackwell wafer manufactured in the US
Engadget / 12h
NVIDIA has taken a big step towards strengthening its domestic chip manufacturing, revealing the first Blackwell wafer made in the US. The hardware company assembled the wafer, which is the base material for NVIDIA's AI chips, in TSMC's semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona. NVIDIA revealed its Blackwell platform last year, boasting a goal of revolutionizing the AI industry thr
Students and Big Tech are taking on Texas app store age verification law
Mashable / 12h
What do Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon have in common with an advocacy group called Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) that represents students? They are all taking on the Texas App Store Accountability Act, a law that requires age verification from users in the state of Texas in order to download apps in app stores. As Engadget reports , SEAT and the Computer & Communications Industry A
I Found the Most Reliable Used Corvette That’s Actually Affordable
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’re dreaming about a used, two-seat, V8-powered slice of American fun , the Chevrolet Corvette probably tops your list. It’s been turning heads and stealing hearts since the ’50s, and honestly, there’s nothing quite like it.
AMD embraces Meta-backed Open Rack Wide form factor with new MI450-powered Helios racks - Oracle is the first big client with a 50,000 GPU commitment, with more to come
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AMD’s Helios rack blends Meta’s ORW standard and MI450 GPUs, promising open AI infrastructure as Oracle commits massive GPU resources.
Google’s Ambitious Privacy Sandbox Project Signals Its End
Gizmodo / 12h
Now that Google's anti-cookie initiative is dead, here’s what’s never going to happen.
Wikipedia says traffic is falling due to AI search summaries and social video
TechCrunch / 12h
Looks like Wikipedia isn't immune to broader online trends.
I've been testing Shark's new combo fan and heater, and the cooling is superb but the warming underwhelms
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The original TurboBlade blew me away, but I'm not quite as hot on the warming function Shark has added for the Cool + Heat version.
Apple’s Vision Pro should always have been a wearable MacBook, and now it can be
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Apple Vision Pro isn't perfect but there's one mistake that's larger than the rest.
‘Fallout’ Is Getting a Full-Blown Museum Exhibit Next Month
Gizmodo / 12h
Before 'Fallout' season two, a Las Vegas museum has a special exhibition exploring the games' connection with real-world nuclear history.
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