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Leaked texts of Young Republicans expose racist, pro-Nazi groupchats
100+Mashable / 8h
Months of private Telegram conversations between Young Republican leaders across several states depict a startling culture of racist, fascist strategizing, according to an exclusive investigation by Politico . More than 2,900 pages of Telegram chats obtained by the publication show repeated uses of violent, anti-Black, and antisemitic terminology, including the phrase "I love Hitler." Members of
Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users
400+TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI says it will soon roll back some of ChatGPT's safeguards, and even allow the chatbot to engage in erotica for adult users.
Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure
2KBBC News / 19h
UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Qian Zhimin, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'.
OpenAI has five years to turn $13 billion into $1 trillion
TechCrunch / 8min
Some of America's most valuable companies are now leaning on OpenAI to fulfill major contracts, notes the FT.
Coinbase boosts investment in India’s CoinDCX, valuing exchange at $2.45B
TechCrunch / 1h
Coinbase's latest investment lifts CoinDCX's valuation from $2.15 billion to $2.45 billion.
Hurdle hints and answers for October 15, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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
Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers
69BBC News / 2h
The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.
How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
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500+BBC News / 2h
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 15, 2025
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're familiar with cars. 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 so
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 15, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always in a lift. 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 15, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer is easy to solve for SNL fans. 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: Clue
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 15
Mashable / 3h
The moon is getting smaller and smaller this week as we head towards to the New Moon. There's still a small crescent visible, however, so keep reading to see what you can spot tonight. What is today’s moon phase? As of Wednesday, Oct. 15, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, only 31% will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . Waning Crescent is the last phase before we re
Rules of Engagement: The Grey State is a horror extraction shooter that you'll be able to play for free
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
This upcoming horror extraction shooter will be out next year for free.
Dan and Phil turned a 16-year relationship reveal into a lesson on parasocial boundaries
28Mashable / 5h
Dan Howell and Phil Lester — mega stars of a mid-2000s cohort of British YouTubers that blazed the trail for what we now know as the creator economy — are in love. Yes, those of the terminally online ilk, it's true. No, people who had been half paying attention to Tumblr trends for a decade, they hadn't really confirmed it before this. But, don't take my word for it, take theirs. And maybe you'll
Samsung names the date: Project Moohan is coming for the Apple Vision Pro
Mashable / 5h
We don't know whether Apple will even hold its October launch event this year, but at least one tech giant has stopped playing coy. Samsung announced "Worlds Wide Open" Tuesday, streaming to a screen near you on October 21. The grandiose name and soaring orbital invite image, above, may be justified. This is a Galaxy Event in which we'll finally get to see Project Moohan (and hopefully start call
94th Aero Squadron: Miami’s Restaurant For Aviation Geeks (Who Knew?!)
One Mile at a Time / 6h
I don’t typically review restaurants outside of hotels, but I’m going to make an exception here. A while back, I was talking to a friend here in Miami, who asked if I had eaten at the 94th Aero Squadron. I had never heard of it, so expressed confusion. “It’s right next to the airport runway, and there are headphones at the tables so you can listen to air traffic control.” Wait, that restaurant ex
On paper, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the apex robot vacuum. Heres what I think of it so far.
Mashable / 6h
The titleholder for most powerful robot vacuum evolves every six months or so as the top robot vacuum brands throw an elevated new flagship into the ring. For most of 2025, the suction power number to beat was 22,000 Pa (Pascals) — but in August 2025 , the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller became the new apex robot vacuum with its 30,000 Pa of suction power (among other noteworthy upgrades). Though I cu
Samsung's new Android XR headset is coming October 21 and you can reserve one now
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Samsung's Project Moohan Android XR headset will be announced on October 21, and Samsung is offering a bonus to buyers who reserve one now, even though we know nothing about it.
MAI‑Image‑1 puts Microsoft in the AI art game – this time, with its own brush
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Microsoft’s new MAI‑Image‑1 model brings fast, realistic AI image generation in-house.
Samsung’s Android XR Headset Is Almost Here
How-To Geek / 6h
I know we've probably had way too many Samsung events. But they're never enough. And apparently, we're getting one more this year—and it's not for phones, laptops, or earbuds, for a change.
Samsung will introduce its Android XR headset at a Galaxy event on October 21
Engadget / 6h
Samsung is back with another event this fall, which it has dubbed Worlds Wide Open. The company said that it will use this opportunity to officially unveil its Android XR headset, internally known as Project Moohan. The livestreamed event will take place on Tuesday, October 21 at 10PM ET and you can watch either on Samsung's website or on its YouTube channel. It's possible that Samsung always ant
Zoe Saldaña Thinks James Cameron Should Do an ‘Avatar’ Documentary
Gizmodo / 6h
The 'Avatar' star would love to see a light shined on performance-capture acting.
Samsungs immersive Odyssey G9 gaming monitor just got $500 cheaper
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $500 : As of Oct. 14, the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 38% off its list price of $1,299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor $799.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $500 Just like a good TV can enhance your cinematic experience, a good monitor can level up your gaming setup. If your current mo
Salesforce Agentforce 360 looks to take your company data to the next level
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Connect to your Salesforce data like never before with Agentforce 360.
DirecTV will start replacing screensavers with AI-generated ads next year
Engadget / 7h
DirecTV will begin replacing your TV's screensaver with AI-generated ads thanks to a new partnership. The entertainment brand is working with Glance, an AI company that has received backing from Google and developed an on-device AI tool alongside the tech giant. The new AI-powered screensavers will begin rolling out to DirecTV Gemini devices early next year. Glance's press release about the deal
ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss
21BBC News / 7h
CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".
OpenAI video app Sora hits 1 million downloads faster than ChatGPT
300+BBC News / 7h
The popular AI tool generates ten second long realistic-looking videos from simple text prompts.
EVs take a backseat in Stellantis’ $13B US investment plan
TechCrunch / 7h
Five new vehicles and a four-cylinder engine will be developed and produced through 2029 as part of investment into factories in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
Researchers Alarmed to Discover Satellites Broadcasting Unencrypted Military Secrets
Futurism / 7h
The skies above us are teeming with satellites. The latest figures estimate there are over 12,000 satellites currently active, with thousands more defunct craft left to decay in orbit. All that activity has caused numerous complications for astronomers and researchers alike, interfering with radio telescopes with “unintended” radiation leaks . Now it turns out that they’re also contributing to a
"This is the next revolution” - Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff hails the arrival of the 'agentic enterprise'
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The “agentic enterprise” is set to transform how we live and work, if Salesforce has anything to do with it.
One of the best QLED TV deals from October Prime Day is still around: Get a 75-inch QLED for $399.99
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $250: As of Oct. 14, the 75-inch Insignia QF QLED 4K Fire TV is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That's its same price from Prime Big Deal Days last week, and a 38% savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon $649.99 Save $250 The cheapest 75-inch QLED TV we saw during Prime Big Deal Days in the first week of October is still at that pr
Banjo-Kazooie director Gregg Mayles confirms he's left Rare
Engadget / 7h
Gregg Mayles, the director of Sea of Thieves and designer on Donkey Kong Country , has announced that he's left Rare. News of Mayles' exit was first reported in July 2025 during a rash of layoffs and game cancellations across Xbox Games Studios, but the short poem he shared on X today makes it official. With a 36-year tenure at the studio, Mayles saw its transition from an exclusive Nintendo part
The Most Iconic Genre Movie Posters of Drew Struzan
95Gizmodo / 7h
In honor of the legendary poster artist's passing, we take a look back at the very best works of a master.
4 big tech settlement payments you might be eligible for in 2025
Mashable / 7h
There's hardly ever such a thing as truly free money. We pay for everything, in some way: with labor, with time, with suffering. So getting a payment from a tech or social media settlement isn't exactly free — it's likely the company messed up in some way and it legitimately owes you that cash — but it certainly can feel like getting free money. And if you're already using the tech or platform, t
Love is Blind: The Reunion announcement sees Nick and Vanessa Lachey ready for drama
Mashable / 7h
It's that beautiful time when Netflix viewers worldwide tune into Love is Blind and wonder, "How is everyone missing all these red flags ?" Season 9 of Netflix's blockbuster dating show, in which couples pair up after getting to know each other sight unseen, kicked off Oct. 1. And just like with prior seasons, Season 9 is not skimping on the drama. From Patrick and Kacie's bizarre breakup to Anna
The lions concerns are TikToks latest trend
Mashable / 7h
TikTok seems to be abnormally focused on what the lion does or does not concern itself with these days. It's become a meme to post about the lion or lioness — meaning yourself — and what does or does not concern them. Most of the time, in the TikTok trend, the lion's (or lioness') concerns are either relatively trivial or outside what you might expect from a so-called grindset online figure who'd
Sam Altman: ChatGPT will get more friendly again, even erotically so
Mashable / 7h
ChatGPT might soon get a lot "friendlier" with users — literally and figuratively. According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company plans to introduce age-gating to the LLM, marking a clear distinction between how minors and adults will interact with the chatbot. The update stems from a post Altman shared on X Tuesday, where he addressed growing frustration over the GPT-5 update over the summer, w
A Quarter of the CDC Is Gone
200+Wired / 7h
Another round of terminations, combined with previous layoffs and departures, has reduced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workforce by about 3,000 people since January.
A New Attack Lets Hackers Steal 2-Factor Authentication Codes From Android Phones
100+Wired / 8h
The malicious app required to make a “Pixnapping” attack work requires no permissions.
Plex Has Issues On The New Fire TV Stick
How-To Geek / 8h
One of the biggest highlights of Amazon's most recent announcements was the introduction of a brand-new Fire TV Stick, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, which comes with a brand-new, Linux-based operating system, Vega OS. Apparently, though, it needs some time before you can use Plex on it as well as you currently can on older Fire TV devices.
NATO boss mocks Russian navy, which is on the hunt for Red October “the nearest mechanic”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
When one of its Kilo-class , diesel-electric submarines recently surfaced off the coast of France, Russia denied that there was a problem with the vessel. The sub was simply surfacing to comply with maritime transit rules governing the English Channel, the Kremlin said—Russia being, of course, a noted follower of international law. But social media accounts historically linked to Russian security
Feds seize $15 billion from alleged forced labor scam built on “human suffering”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Federal prosecutors have seized $15 billion from the alleged kingpin of an operation that used imprisoned laborers to trick unsuspecting people into making investments in phony funds, often after spending months faking romantic relationships with the victims. Such " pig butchering " scams have operated for years. They typically work when members of the operation initiate conversations with people
Trump admin pressured Facebook into removing ICE-tracking group
27Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Attorney General Pam Bondi today said that Facebook removed an ICE-tracking group after "outreach" from the Department of Justice. "Today following outreach from @thejusticedept, Facebook removed a large group page that was being used to dox and target @ICEgov agents in Chicago," Bondi wrote in an X post . Bondi alleged that a "wave of violence against ICE has been driven by online apps and socia
The American Luxury SUV That Rarely Needs Repairs and Lasts for Years
How-To Geek / 8h
Luxury cars usually promise comfort and style, but they don’t always deliver on reliability. Plush interiors and fancy tech often come with a side of expensive repairs a few years down the road.
Sam Altman: Lord Forgive Me, It’s Time to Go Back to the Old ChatGPT
34Gizmodo / 8h
ChatGPT: Now with more psychosis-inducing features for adults.
Get Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without a subscription for only $40
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office for life on sale for only $39.97 (reg. $229). Sale ends Oct. 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac $39.97 $229 Save $189.03 Have you seen how much Microsoft 365 costs now? And who can say when the next price hike will come. Software subscriptions are a subtle way of massively overpaying for apps you u
Over 50 Percent of the Internet Is Now AI Slop, New Data Finds
Futurism / 8h
Rejoice, netizens of flesh and blood, for only a little over half of all new articles on the internet are AI-generated, according to a new report highlighted in Axios . Believe it or not, this is kind of good news. Since the public launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, we’ve been battening down the hatches amid an absolute deluge of AI slop. But it hasn’t quite drowned us all yet, evidently. The re
United First Class Passenger Strapped His Dog To His Chest In A Sling, Called It A Baby
View from the Wing / 8h
A United Airlines first class passenger fastened his 19-year-old blind dog to his chest in a sling and called it a baby. The flight attendant reminded him of the rule—and a viral debate began. Continue reading ...
Cybercriminals used more than 100,000 websites ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day to fleece customers looking for a deal - here's what you should know about staying safe
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
NordVPN data reveals cybercriminals built over 120,000 fake Amazon websites before Prime Day, driving a surge in online scams
These Extended and Director's Cuts are So Good I Refuse to Watch the Originals
How-To Geek / 8h
It's common for movies to film far more content than you see in the cinema. After the editing process is complete, a lot ends up on the cutting room floor. Often to curb runtimes or to get a lower age rating to maximize the potential audiences.
Apple just teased a new MacBook Pro, and it might offer more than just an M5 chip
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Apple's SVP of Marketing, Greg Joswiak, just teased that something powerful is coming in a post on X, and it's very likely to be the new M5 MacBook Pro.
Ohio Lawmaker Wants to Ban Marriage Between Humans and AI Chatbots
32Gizmodo / 8h
Love should stay between a human and a human, according to one Ohio legislator.
Kobo just got a very cool new accessory — a remote for your e-reader
Mashable / 8h
The ultimate winter e-reader accessory is coming to Kobo e-readers . No, it's not a fuzzy case or branded knit blanket — it's a remote. Rakuten, the company behind Kobo e-readers , just announced that on Nov. 4, it'll be launching a remote that's compatible with the brand's e-readers. A remote is one of our favorite accessories for an e-reader, and Kobos are the first e-readers to get a native re
I’m Excited: It’s Time For A New Era Of Travel At OMAAT…
53One Mile at a Time / 8h
To those who enjoy review trips and travel content, I want to provide a quick update, and it’s good news (and it’s intended to be on a happy note)… My past many years of travel have been boring(ish) As I’ve already written about, I recently lost my mom to ovarian cancer , after a battle of over six years, which has been quite the emotional roller coaster . As I explained, my mom had been diagnose
JPL Hit With Another 550 Layoffs as NASA’s Budget Crisis Deepens
58Gizmodo / 9h
The 11% staffing cut is the fourth round of layoffs at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory since January 2024. And we’re supposed to beat China back to the Moon?
Microsoft's October 'Patch Tuesday' Update Fixes Over 170 Flaws
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Lifehacker / 9h
Dd 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 . On the second Tuesday of each month, Microsoft issues a major security update for Windows users, known as "Patch Tuesday." Some patches are larger than others; it all depends on how many vulnerabilities researchers discovered over t
At Starbase, SpaceX is taking firefighting into its own hands
TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX's company town has formed a volunteer fire department, extending control over both the emergency response and permitting process as the company looks to expand Starbase.
Meta removes Facebook Group for tracking ICE agents after DOJ pressure
Engadget / 9h
Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on X that the Department of Justice contacted Facebook in order to have a group removed that she claimed "was being used to dox and target" US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in Chicago. We reached out to Meta for confirmation and a representative said, "This Group was removed for violating our policies against coordinated harm," however they
Gavin Newsom Seeks to Rein in the AI Wild West
Gizmodo / 9h
From chatbot guardrails to social media warning labels, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bevy of new AI regulations
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Creators Know the Opening Scene Will Shock You
22Gizmodo / 9h
Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti expand the world of Stephen King's book—and their hit big-screen adaptations—in a new series arriving October 26.
GM Says It Will Take a $1.6 Billion Hit as EV Sales Plunge
63Gizmodo / 9h
The car maker expects slower EV adoption and billions in losses under Trump-era policies.
I tested these brilliant OneOdio over-ears and they're now my favorite budget headphones –by a mile
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The OneOdio Focus A6s may well be the best budget over-ear headphones I’ve ever had the privilege to use. Here’s why.
Everything to Know Before del Toro’s Frankenstein Hits Netflix
How-To Geek / 9h
Guillermo del Toro is the king of gothic horror and classic monster cinema, renowned for hits like Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water . Now, he’s back with a new masterpiece—Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, which is easily one of the fall’s most anticipated releases. Given the director’s gift for visual storytelling through uncommon artistry evoking entrancing beauty and feeling, there’s no doubt
DirecTV screensavers will show AI-generated ads with your face in 2026
34Ars Technica - All content / 9h
As if DirecTV doesn't have enough trouble keeping customers, the satellite TV provider's streaming devices will show AI-generated screensaver ads next year, according to an announcement today from partnering ads company Glance. People who use either of DirecTV’s two Gemini streaming devices will start seeing the ads “in early 2026,” per the announcement. DirecTV’s Gemini Air is an Android TV-powe
A Plan to Rebuild Gaza Lists Nearly 30 Companies. Many Say They’re Not Involved
100+Wired / 9h
A presentation that has been shared with the Trump administration references Tesla, Ikea, TSMC, and more in its plan to rebuild Gaza. Some of these companies say they had no idea they were mentioned.
Facebook Removes ICE-Tracking Group Under Pressure From Trump Regime
100+Gizmodo / 9h
It's against Facebook's terms of service to reveal the identity of secret police.
Top US Army General Says He’s Letting ChatGPT Make Military Decisions
Futurism / 9h
If it’s worrying that high school kids are outsourcing their brains to AI , it’s downright alarming to imagine US military leaders — the commanders of the most well-equipped armed forces in history — doing the same. Unfortunately, that scenario is no longer the stuff of cold war fiction. As first reported by Business Insider , Major General William “Hank” Taylor, commander of the 8th Field Army i
How many malicious docs does it take to poison an LLM? Far fewer than you might think, Anthropic warns
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Anthropic’s study shows just 250 malicious documents is enough to poison massive AI models.
This GoPro Alternative Is 21% Off Right Now
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 . As far as action cameras go, GoPro might be a household name, but there are still some high-quality (and o
Apple Finally Found a Use for the Vision Pro—and It’s Smart Glasses
Gizmodo / 9h
The Vision Pro might be cooked, but its legacy might live on in a pair of Apple-made smart glasses.
I've Used Windows 11 Since Day 1: Don't Be Scared to Join Me
How-To Geek / 9h
The day has finally arrived for Windows 10 to go into retirement. So if you have a computer that can run Windows 11, the time has come to decide whether you want to go ahead, or if you should take a different path ( cough, Linux, cough).
New Pixnapping attack lets hackers steal Android chats, 2FA codes in seconds
Mashable / 9h
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new type of attack that affects Android devices, and they say it lets hackers get their hands on your private data in a matter of seconds. This includes your private chats, text messages, emails, and even two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, as Ars Technica reported. The attack, dubbed "Pixnapping" by the team of researchers who discovered it, can be
Rebuilding trailer: Josh OConnor stars as a cowboy in touching Sundance drama
Mashable / 9h
Josh O'Connor has had a banner 2025, starring in queer drama The History of Sound , art heist comedy The Mastermind , and highly anticipated whodunnit Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery . But that's not all! O'Connor's busy 2025 slate actually kicked off back in Jan. with the Sundance Film Festival release of the upcoming drama Rebuilding , written and directed by Max Walker-Silverman. SEE AL
Inaudible sound might be the next frontier in wildfire defense
34TechCrunch / 9h
Sonic Fire Tech has developed a device that can extinguish flames using acoustic energy below the range of human hearing. The startup is building a demo capable of protecting a home.
Google reportedly offers to tweak search results to avoid EU fine
Engadget / 10h
In order to avoid paying billions of dollars in fines for violating the European Union's Digital Markets Act, Google is considering changing how search results are displayed, Reuters reports . EU regulators first took issue with Google's Search and Play Store businesses in March 2025, claiming it favored its own services in search results over third-party options and prevented developers from inf
Spotify Premium Subscribers Can Finally Save Their Algorithm From Their Kids
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 . If you have a Premium Family plan through Spotify, there's good news: You can now set up managed accounts for your kids. Not only can you control what they listen to, their music choices won't reflect in or affect your listening hi
HMD launches a $48 4G hotspot that doubles as a 'smartphone' with a 3.2-inch display and a pair of cameras - and you can even chat on it
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
HMD’s $48 Touch 4G combines a phone and Wi-Fi hotspot into a compact, cloud-powered device designed for affordable connectivity.
Step Right Up for Dark Live-Action Disney Classic ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
46Gizmodo / 10h
The 1983 Ray Bradbury adaptation has finally brought its creepy carnival to stream on Disney+.
The DOJ details a $15 billion pig butchering scam ring bust: Phone farms, forced labor camps, and an ill-gotten Picasso
36Mashable / 10h
A Cambodian “pig butchering” scam ring has been relieved of $15 billion in Bitcoin courtesy of the Department of Justice, according to a DOJ press release issued on Tuesday. The scam’s alleged ringleader, UK and Cambodian national Chen Zhi, has also been indicted for his role in the scam, though he remains at large. Prosecutors say that the scam ring relied on human trafficking and violence to ma
IT: Welcome to Derry red band trailer reveals the return of Pennywise
Mashable / 10h
The new red band trailer for HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry has everything fans of Stephen King 's It could want. Children heading into sewers! Terrifying visions courtesy of Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård)! And so, so, so much blood. SEE ALSO: Is 'IT: Welcome to Derry' based on Stephen King's book? Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the sibling team behind IT and IT: C
Western Executives Shaken After Visiting China
49Futurism / 10h
Western automotive and green energy executives who visit China are returning humbled — and even terrified. As The Telegraph reports , the executives are warning that the country’s heavily automated manufacturing industry could quickly leave Western nations behind, especially when it comes to electric vehicles. “We are in a global competition with China, and it’s not just EVs,” Ford CEO Jim Farley
You’ll Soon Be Hearing a Lot About AI ‘Supercomputers’ That Aren’t for You
20Gizmodo / 10h
You can now buy a super expensive AI-first PC, but do you really want to?
Google will let Gemini schedule meetings for you in Gmail
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Meetings can be a real drain on productivity, but a new Gmail feature might at least cut down on the time you spend scheduling them. The company has announced "Help Me Schedule" is coming to Gmail, leveraging Gemini AI to recognize when you want to schedule a meeting and offering possible meeting times for the email recipient to choose. The new meeting feature is reminiscent of Magic Cue on Googl
The ‘Pixnapping’ Attack Can Steal Your 2FA Codes
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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 . Researchers have demonstrated a new type of malware attack that can steal sensitive information from Android devices—including Google and Samsung phones—without the knowledge or action of the target user. The attack is called " Pix
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Is Spewing Water Like a Cosmic Fire Hydrant
38Wired / 10h
Analyses of its emissions using NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory indicate that the interstellar comet probably has a very different structure than comets in the solar system.
The Citi Strata Elite Card’s Incredible First Year Value: Why It Stands Out
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Learn more about the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card ( review ) is Citi’s new premium credit card. The card has a massive welcome bonus that makes it worth applying for — many people should be eligible for the product , and it’s a card that I recently picked up . There’s likely a particular interest in this card since Citi ThankYou points can be transferred to American A
I’ve Been Typing on My Phone Wrong, but This Simple Change Fixed It
How-To Geek / 10h
Ever since I moved from a larger Android phone to a slightly smaller iPhone, I've been struggling to type the words I mean to type. It seems no matter how hard I try, I keep hitting the keys next to the one I thought I was hitting.
Kobo made a remote control for its ereaders
Engadget / 10h
Kobo is making a remote control for its line of ereaders. The appropriately-named Kobo Remote costs $30 and will be available to purchase on November 4 . A remote control for an ereader may seem silly to some, but avid readers will likely appreciate this accessory. It's basically a wireless page turner, so users can lay in bed and read all day without having to physically hold the device or prop
SpaceX Heat Shield and Starship Mass Production
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX removed about 72 tiles in 18 key locations for Starship Flight 11 and there was no catastrophic failure. This could allow SpaceX to optimize the heat shield and remove 10-20% of tiles over lower heating areas. SpaceX will choose to remain extra cautious but they can eventually reduce heat shield tiles. SpaceX is scaling ... Read more
AMD Liquid Cooled 72-GPU Helios Racks
Next Big Future / 10h
AMD Helios rack-scale solution. These are liquid-cooled, 72-GPU racks powering AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs (Venice) and do feature integrated UALoE scale-up connectivity. Oracle buying 50K MI450 for 2026. Is that about $2 billion. The AMD Helios is a next-generation, open-standard, rack-scale AI infrastructure platform designed for large-scale AI training, inference, and ... Read
Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 Are Dead
How-To Geek / 11h
Today is the day we've been waiting for, as Microsoft has officially ended support for the Office 2016 and Office 2019 suites, standalone apps, and servers. That means if you are still running any of these versions, you won't be getting any more fixes or technical support from Microsoft.
A Four Pack of These TSA-Approved Luggage SmartLocks Is on Sale $80 Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A four-pack of these TSA-approved travel locks is currently on sale for $79.99 on StackSocial , the same price as a three-pack on Amazon . It’s designed for Apple users, integrating directly with the Find My app, so you can track your bags on a map, ping them with sound if
Delta Kicks Off Passenger Over MAGA Hat—The Slogan Was Vulgar [Roundup]
47View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
OpenAI forms advisory council on wellbeing and AI
Engadget / 11h
OpenAI announced today that it is creating an advisory council centered on its users' mental and emotional wellness. The Expert Council on Well-being and AI comprises eight researchers and experts on the intersection of technology and mental health. Some of the members were experts that OpenAI consulted as it developed parental controls . Topics of safety and protecting younger users have become
Palmer Luckey and Mark Zuckerberg Are Putting Cat Ears on the US Military
24Gizmodo / 11h
The UwU-ification of war.
Michael J. Fox Looks Back on His Wild 1985 in This Excerpt From His New Memoir, ‘Future Boy’
Gizmodo / 11h
'Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum' arrives today and ties into the sci-fi classic's 40th anniversary re-release.
4 Apple Airtags Are $65 Right Now
Wired / 11h
Track your favorite stuff for a fraction of the usual price.
OpenAI will let adults use ChatGPT for erotica starting in December
Engadget / 11h
OpenAI plans to open the floodgates to more adult uses of ChatGPT starting in December, according to a new post from CEO Sam Altman . The company announced that it would add parental controls and automatic age detection features in September, and it seems like a benefit of sorting out children from adults is an ability to offer more freedom in what ChatGPT can show users. "In December, as we roll
OpenAI unveils “wellness” council; suicide prevention expert not included
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Ever since a lawsuit accused ChatGPT of becoming a teen's "suicide coach," OpenAI has been scrambling to make its chatbot safer . Today, the AI firm unveiled the experts it hired to help make ChatGPT a healthier option for all users. In a press release, OpenAI explained its Expert Council on Wellness and AI started taking form after OpenAI began informally consulting with experts on parental cont
Nvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop
51Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Tuesday, Nvidia announced it will begin taking orders for the DGX Spark, a $4,000 desktop AI computer that wraps one petaflop of computing performance and 128GB of unified memory into a form factor small enough to sit on a desk. Its biggest selling point is likely its large integrated memory that can run larger AI models than consumer GPUs. Nvidia will begin taking orders for the DGX Spark on
Unlock 100,000 Star Alliance Points With A $95 Card—Use On More Airlines Than Any Other Program
View from the Wing / 11h
Turn a $95 annual fee into 100,000 points you can redeem across Star Alliance, Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, and more airlines than any other program. Continue reading ...
Some Spotify video podcasts are coming to Netflix
Engadget / 11h
Spotify is taking the video versions of some of its podcasts to another platform entirely: Netflix. Starting in the US in early 2026 (with more markets and shows to follow), Netflix will start offering sports, culture, lifestyle and true crime podcasts that Spotify Studios and The Ringer produce. Nine sports podcasts will be available at the jump, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Zach Lowe
Man Launches “World’s First Waymo DDoS” by Ordering 50 Robotaxis to Dead End Street
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Futurism / 11h
As the old saying goes: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That’s a mindset that’s been fully embraced by Riley Walz, a 23-year-old “tech prankster” who runs a popular account on X-formerly-Twitter. Over the weekend, Walz went viral after posting about the “world’s first Waymo DDoS,” a reference to distributed denial-of-service attacks. DDoS is a type of malicious cyberattack in which a hacker trie
Your TV’s ‘AI Picture Mode’ Isn’t as Smart as You Think
How-To Geek / 11h
Following the explosion in popularity of services like ChatGPT, the term "AI" was suddenly in everything. Much like the dot com boom and bursting bubble, simply adding the word "AI" to your company or product could boost sales and stock prices.
Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal
TechCrunch / 11h
Spotify is partnering with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal will feature curated shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, expanding later to include more genres. The move reflects Spotify’s growing focus on video as a key driver for engagement and ad revenue, with video podcast consumption now growing 20 times faster than audio-onl
Impulse Space details plan to deliver up to 6 tons a year to the moon
TechCrunch / 11h
Impulse Space sees a growing demand for mid-sized deliveries to the moon.
The company Discord blamed for its recent breach says it wasn't hacked
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Engadget / 11h
Customer service support company 5CA has released a statement contradicting claims by Discord that it was the victim of a hack last month. On October 3, Discord disclosed a data breach that the company says included a “small number” of government IDs like driver’s licenses and passports, which some users had submitted to verify their ages. Days later the company updated its statement to name 5CA
Mozilla’s Firefox adds Perplexity’s AI answer engine as a new search option
TechCrunch / 11h
The integration offers conversational, cited answers instead of traditional links and follows positive feedback from earlier tests in select markets. Perplexity will expand to mobile soon.
NordVPN just made its Linux GUI app open-source, and there's more on the way
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
NordVPN has open-sourced its Linux GUI app and updated its Snap package to include it, with Meshnet set to be next.
YouTube rolls out its redesigned video playerglobally
Engadget / 12h
YouTube is bringing a wave of quality of life improvements to its platform. These visual updates and new features will roll out globally starting this week. The main update to YouTube is a redesigned video player that has made the icons and UI elements to obscure less content. This new player design will appear on mobile, web and TV devices. Some users have had access to this feature for about a
Internet Archive reaches new 1-trillion page landmark almost 30 years after it started backing up the WWW - and more than 100,000TB of files have been safeguarded since
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Almost three decades since it started backing up the web, the Internet Archive now holds 1 trillion archived pages and over 100,000TB of data.
Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire
78Wired / 12h
Officials in the US and UK have taken sweeping action against “one of the largest investment fraud operations in history,” confiscating a historic amount of funds in the process.
Why Aaron Paul Finally Said Yes to a Video Game in ‘Dispatch’
Gizmodo / 12h
Developed by AdHoc Studio and releasing October 22, the game sees Paul as the man in the chair micromanaging superpowered misfits turned superheroes.
X experiments with showing more information about profiles to fight inauthentic engagement
Engadget / 12h
X has long been a hotbed for fake accounts, bots and other scammy behavior. Many of those dynamics have been exacerbated by the rise of paid verification, which boosts the visibility of anyone who pays for a subscription. Now, the company is running a small experiment that could help users better identify potentially suspicious accounts. The service is starting to test a new "about this account"
Windows 11 Has a New Way to Find System Settings
How-To Geek / 12h
A significant feature is making its return to the Windows Copilot app. You can give direct links to the operating system’s Settings. The new capability, officially called "Direct Settings Access," is beginning to roll out to users in all Windows Insider Channels.
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 Drops Support for Older PCs
How-To Geek / 12h
The Linux Mint team has announced the arrival of a new Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) release, LMDE 7 with the nickname "Gigi." This full release, following the LMDE 7 beta just over a month ago, is the first in the series to drop 32-bit support. It also updates the LMDE experience to keep up with other Linux Mint releases.
The Ultimate Ears Everboom Bluetooth speaker is the cheapest its been since Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $67.49 : As of Oct. 14, the Ultimate Ears Everboom portable speaker is on sale for just $202.50 as a Lightning Deal at Amazon. That's a savings of 25% and its best price since Prime Day in July. Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Everboom Bluetooth speaker $202.50 at Amazon $269.99 Save $67.49 If you missed out on the Bluetooth speaker deals during Prime Big Deal Days,
SteelSeries' updated Nova 7 gaming headset offers much better battery life
Engadget / 12h
SteelSeries just released a refresh of its popular Arctis Nova 7 midrange gaming headset. The Nova 7 Gen 2 offers significantly improved battery life, with an increase of around 40 percent when compared to the original version. This translates to 54 hours of use per charge, which is a mighty fine metric. There's quick-charging that can provide six more hours of use in 15 minutes at the outlet. It
You Only Need $750 of Equipment to Pilfer Data From Satellites, Researchers Say
Gizmodo / 12h
“They just really didn't think anyone would look up.”
OpenAI in Danger After Authors Suing It Gain Access to Its Internal Slack Messages
Futurism / 12h
Last month, AI company Anthropic agreed to a blockbuster $1.5 billion settlement after being caught red-handed training its models on an enormous cache of pirated versions of copyrighted books and other material. Now, a similar lawsuit aimed at ChatGPT maker OpenAI has taken a dramatic turn, raising the possibility of yet another major legal escalation regarding AI-facilitated copyright infringem
Many Airports Refusing To Show Kristi Noem’s Controversial TSA Video
300+One Mile at a Time / 12h
A couple of days ago, I covered how a new video is being screened at TSA checkpoints nationwide . Well, as it turns out, the video isn’t actually playing at all airports, and it’s causing some beef between local authorities and the federal government. Airports pull TSA video blaming Democrats for shutdown It’s normal for there to be a video playing on overhead monitors at TSA checkpoints, often f
How to Fix Randomly Crashing Apps on Your Pixel 10
Lifehacker / 12h
If you've been experiencing random crashes on your Pixel 10 smartphone, you're not alone. Over the weekend, multiple Reddit users complained that their Pixel 10 phones, which only just hit the market in August, were already facing severe slowdowns and frequent crashes while trying to load apps. Worse yet, the problem seemed to persist across all apps and models of the phone, leaving users with li
How to watch Latvia vs England for *FREE* — Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here's our quick guide on how to watch Latvia vs England with Thomas Tuchel's men eyeing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 leak points to big redesign
Mashable / 12h
Samsung evidently went back to the drawing board for its next pair of Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds. Android Authority spotted some iconography in the latest leaked build of Samsung's upcoming One Ui 8.5 OS update that point to redesigned Galaxy Buds coming potentially in the near future. Specifically, an icon with the file name "list_ic_earbuds_buds4" can be found in the One UI 8.5 build, which s
Viral Hinge hack to escape Rose Jail isnt worth it
Mashable / 12h
Unfortunately, just like everything else, our love lives are at the mercy of algorithms. That's given rise to a cottage industry of dating coaches, forums, and self-proclaimed pickup artists all claiming to know the secret to "hacking dating app algorithms" and finding your soulmate — or at least clearing the goblins and trolls out of your queue. Hacks for Hinge (and other dating apps) have explo
Live the foldable phone life with the Motorola Razr+ for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $300: As of Oct. 14, get the Motorola Razr+ for $699.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 30% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Motorola Razr+ $699.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $300 Looking to buy a new phone ? How about going back in time and experiencing your flip phone era again? You can do that with the modern take on the Motoro
The Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station that comes in awesome colorways is down to a record-low at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100: The Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $199 in select colorways, down from the standard price of $299. That's a 33% discount and the lowest we've ever seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 30 v2 $199 at Amazon $299 Save $100 A portable power station is awesome in so many situations. It can keep your phone, laptop, and WiFi router goi
How to watch Portugal vs Hungary: 2026 World Cup Qualifier, free streams, channels, preview
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We'll show you all the ways you can watch Portugal vs Hungary as the Group F heavyweights come together this Tuesday from anywhere in the world.
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