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British Airways Retrofitting A380s With New Cabins, 110(!!) Business Seats
13KOne Mile at a Time / 18h
In mid-2023, British Airways’ CEO announced that the airline planned to update the interiors of its Airbus A380s, which is also where we’ll see the debut of the carrier’s new first class suite . 2026 is finally supposed to be the year where we see this project start, so what’s the latest on this? I’d like to take a look at that, as some more details have been revealed over time. British Airways A
The 10 best places to travel in April 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
April is one of the smartest months to book leisure travel. The climate is blissfully mild in many parts of the world at this time of year. And since many spring break holidays fall in early April this year, you can expect fewer crowds later in the month, which means more affordable flights and accommodations and easier access to key attractions. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, the best rea
Hurdle hints and answers for February 27, 2026
Mashable / 46min
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 February 27
Mashable / 46min
The Moon is looking big and bright in the sky tonight, and we're not far away from the Full Moon. With so much of its surface illuminated, there will be plenty for you to spot tonight, so keep reading to find out what you can see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, Feb. 27, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 80% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. Ther
India Built the World’s Back Office. A.I. Is Starting to Shrink It.
NYT > Technology / 1h
Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it’s too late.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 27, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're disloyal. 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 a
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 27, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you tend to overdo it. 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 February 27, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you sometimes feel faint. 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 Connect
3 gripping new Netflix drama shows to binge-watch in February 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
These Netflix drama shows are worth binge-watching, making them perfect choices for a lazy weekend.
Google Workers Seek ‘Red Lines’ on Military A.I., Echoing Anthropic
NYT > Technology / 3h
More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.
Elon Interviewed At GigaBerlin- With News on FSD March 20 Netherlands, Cybercab, Optimus
Next Big Future / 3h
Elon drops the big things on FSD, cybercab and optimus, battery and cybercab factory in Europe. If authorities cooperate, Tesla would make Gigaberlin the largest factory in Europe. 1. Full Self-Driving (FSD) March 20, 2026: FSD regulatory approval in Europe (confirmed by Dutch authorities. Rollout starts immediately after). 2026 (this year): “You will be able ... Read more
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 1 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Kayce Dutton is back for the ride of his life in a new Taylor Sheridan show, but when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 1 air on CBS and Paramount+?
Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
BBC News / 4h
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.
The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands—Again
Wired / 4h
A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.
Serial Stowaway Strikes Again—Caught In Delta Lavatories, Now Sneaks Onto United Flight To Milan
View from the Wing / 5h
A woman who famously stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris—spending hours undetected in lavatories—has struck again, sneaking through TSA and boarding a United flight from Newark to Milan.
‘Awesome precision meets blisteringly fast connectivity’ – I tested the Asus ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless and I’m never going back to my first-party controller
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Asus ROG’s innovative Raikiri II controller and its trailblazing TMR triggers have finally given me the edge I need in my favorite games.
I called Soulja Boy’s new AI voice clone and had an uncanny chat
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Soulja Boy teamed up with Bland AI to launch a phone-based voice clone fans can call, showcasing a playful but revealing example of how AI is reshaping celebrity interaction
These Are Our Absolute Favorite Android Earbuds, and They're Below $200
Wired / 5h
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have great ANC and long battery life, and they’re marked down in several colors.
Anthropic Tells Pete Hegseth to Take a Hike
Gizmodo / 5h
The Pentagon wants Anthropic to drop safeguards against mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
LA Metro tells the public to ‘Ride the D’ and the internet loves it
Mashable / 5h
Los Angeles is finally extending its transit system to the tony streets of Beverly Hills, announcing on Thursday that a 4-mile extension of the D Line subway opens on May 8. Transit followers eagerly anticipating the new subway extension have long made jokes on Reddit and X about wanting to "ride the D." Metro, LA County’s transportation agency, is not shying away from the randy pun. The agency i
Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google’s AI Image Generator
Wired / 6h
Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.
Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
BBC News / 6h
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."
Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
BBC News / 6h
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
BBC News / 6h
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount
TechCrunch / 6h
In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix has lost.
Neanderthals seemed to have a thing for modern human women
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
By now, it's firmly established that modern humans and their Neanderthal relatives met and mated as our ancestors expanded out of Africa, resulting in a substantial amount of Neanderthal DNA scattered throughout our genome. Less widely recognized is that some of the Neanderthal genomes we've seen have pieces of modern human DNA as well. Not every modern human has the same set of Neanderthal DNA,
Perplexity announces "Computer," an AI agent that assigns work to other AI agents
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Perplexity has introduced "Computer," a new tool that allows users to assign tasks and see them carried out by a system that coordinates multiple agents running various models. The company claims that Computer, currently available to Perplexity Max subscribers, is "a system that creates and executes entire workflows" and "capable of running for hours or even months." The idea is that the user des
Jack Dorsey just halved the size of Block’s employee base — and he says your company is next
TechCrunch / 6h
Jack Dorsey has long been an open admirer of Elon Musk. Now, it seems, he may have been taking notes.
I've been using the Onyx Boox Note Air5 C for a few weeks and it's an excellent color epaper tablet — it just doesn't feel 'new'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
There's very little to complain about when it comes to Boox's newest color 10-inch e-notebook, but the Note Air5 C fails to offer anything different from its predecessors.
'I stopped engaging' due to Instagram, YouTube, woman tells landmark trial
BBC News / 6h
The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.
Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'
BBC News / 6h
The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.
US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
BBC News / 6h
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
SpaceX Starship V3 Rolling Out for Cryo Tests for March 2026 Launch
Next Big Future / 6h
This first Version 3 Starship marks a milestone with its fully tiled heat shield, all four flaps, and tweaks for powerful Raptor 3 engines, heading to Massey’s Outpost for cryogenic tests and leak checks. Paired later with Booster 19 for Flight Test 12, it advances SpaceX’s push for routine reusable flights to orbit, the Moon, ... Read more
Could an Nvidia chip power your next laptop? Existing powerhouses could face the might of AI giant coming to a PC near you soon
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Nvidia plans to introduce AI-integrated chips into consumer laptops, combining CPU and GPU, while facing software compatibility and pricing challenges.
Netflix backs out of Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war
Engadget / 6h
For anyone who has been following the soap opera unfolding between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over the past few months in their financial brinksmanship to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the saga may be nearing its end. Today, WBD said its board of directors have determined that the latest offer from Paramount Skydance amounted to the better proposal. The media outfit gave Netflix four busine
‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union
Wired / 6h
Our hosts unpack the news of the week, starting with the ongoing feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Plus: All you need to know about TAT-8 and undersea cables.
Stop renting your entertainment month after month and start owning it
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : Keep your favorite content watchable for life with this lifetime subscription to Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader , on sale now for $95.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Keeprix Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader: Lifetime Subscription $95.99 $159.99 Save $64.00 Your streaming service bills keep coming month after month, but your media library never grows. If you’r
This lifetime Microsoft deal could be a game-changing upgrade for your Mac
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Upgrade your Mac with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 , on sale now for just $59.97 through April 12. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $59.97 $219 Save $159.03 If you’re looking to elevate your Mac, sometimes the best upgrades come from unexpected places. Like this lifetime licen
iFi's new GO Link 2 DAC is a cheap way to reap the lossless benefits of your Spotify plan
Engadget / 6h
Audio company iFi just introduced a new DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) that's both smaller and lighter than its previous model, and only costs $59. The iFi GO Link 2 connects to a smartphone or other audio-playing device over USB-C and can instantly improve the listening experience on wired headphones. Wireless earbuds and music streaming services have normalized listening to your favorite s
Anthropic CEO stands firm as Pentagon deadline looms
TechCrunch / 6h
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that he "cannot in good conscience accede" to the Pentagon's demands to give the military unrestricted access to its AI systems.
Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.
NYT > Technology / 7h
About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said.
Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Deal, Paving Way for Paramount Assimilation
Gizmodo / 7h
Netflix has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros. after Paramount's most recent bid was deemed a 'superior proposal.'
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Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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Everything you need to know if you have a trip to Mexico coming up
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
If you have plans to travel to Mexico, you may already be aware of the civil unrest that occurred this past weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 22, violence erupted following the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, who led the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion. The popular tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara in the Jalisco region, where Cervantes was killed, were under a "shel
Don’t expect next-gen micro-LED TVs to get cheaper yet — a new report breaks down the cost to make one, and the 'essential' tech changes that need to happen
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
UBI Research has published a breakdown estimate of how much a big micro-LED TV costs to make, and it tells you why it's not going mainstream
Peaky Blinders and One Piece: Everything coming to Netflix in March
How-To Geek / 7h
As we step into March, get ready to update your Netflix watch list with new, exciting titles, as the streaming platform gears up for a promising release slate. With new and returning titles coming to your screen almost every day, this month is sure to fulfill all your streaming needs.
All the great Prime Video shows and movies coming in March
How-To Geek / 7h
March is upon us, and like the regenerative days and months that lie ahead, Prime Video has unleashed a brand cornucopia of new movies and TV shows to entertain us. The streaming giant just dropped more than 80 new titles that include new Amazon original movies, TV shows, and specials, as well as a pile of new seasons of some of the most anticipated shows of the season.
Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people
Engadget / 7h
Block is the latest business to announce layoffs, with the operator of payment platforms Square and Cash App opting to cut jobs in favor of using more AI tools. The financial tech company, helmed by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is slashing its current staff of 10,000 to "just under 6,000." CNBC highlighted a letter Block sent to shareholders announcing the decision to nearly halve its workforce.
xAI spent $7M building wall that barely muffles annoying power plant noise
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
For miles around xAI's makeshift power plant in Southaven, Mississippi, neighbors have endured months of constant roaring, erupting pops, and bursts of high-pitched whining from 27 temporary gas turbines installed without consulting the community. In a report on Thursday, NBC News interviewed residents fighting to shut down xAI's turbines. They confirmed that xAI operates the turbines day and nig
The physics of squeaking sneakers
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
We're all familiar with the high-pitched squeak of basketball shoes on the court during games, or tires squealing on pavement. Scientists conducted several experiments and discovered that the geometry of the sneakers' tread patterns determines the squeak's frequency, enabling the team to make rubber blocks set to specific frequencies and slide them across glass surfaces to play Star Wars' "Imperi
Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede’ to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
NYT > Technology / 7h
Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology.
You don’t need a European SUV—the Acura RDX proves it
How-To Geek / 7h
Since showing up in 2007, the Acura RDX has carved out a steady spot in the U.S. luxury crossover crowd . It’s managed to stick around by blending solid performance, dependable engineering, and pricing that doesn’t feel outrageous for the badge.
PayPal might not be looking to sell itself: Report
TechCrunch / 7h
PayPal may not be in talks to be acquired, sources have told Semafor, after a previous news report that Stripe was sniffing around.
Guitar Hero vets RedOctane reveal their new music game
Engadget / 7h
RedOctane Games, a relaunched version of one of the studios behind the very first Guitar Hero , has shared a first trailer for its new music game, Stage Tour . The original RedOctane was shut down by Activision in 2010 , and only recently reformed under Embracer Freemode to create a new music game franchise in August 2025. Stage Tour is playable solo or with other players in a band, according to
Family Orders Domino’s To The Airport To Avoid High Prices—Brings Pizza Through TSA And Onto The Plane
View from the Wing / 8h
Airport food prices drove one family to order Domino’s Pizza directly to the terminal during a delay—then carry the boxes through TSA and eat the slices onboard. The move has sparked a heated debate over whether it’s a brilliant money‑saving hack or just bad cabin etiquette.
Tinkerer accidentally gets access to thousands of DJI Romo robot vacuums
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
A tinkerer accidentally accessed thousands of DJI Romo vacuums, exposing live video, floor plans, and raising serious IoT privacy concerns.
Android 17 Beta 2 arrives with a cloned Apple feature and "Bubbles" multitasking
How-To Geek / 8h
The first Android 17 beta is only a week old, but Google has already released a second beta update, giving us a better look at what's coming to phones and tablets later this year. This time around, there are some impressive multitasking upgrades.
Could Melting Glaciers Actually Slow Climate Change?
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s a comforting idea, but a new study did not find evidence to support it.
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Got Its Best Ratings for 30 Minutes of Men Hobbling
Gizmodo / 8h
The season one finale of the 'Game of Thrones' spin-off sent its battered characters off into the sunset with many, many eyeballs watching.
3 addictive Peacock shows to get lost in this weekend (February 27 - March 1)
How-To Geek / 8h
Just because the 2026 Winter Olympics have concluded, that’s no reason to cancel your Peacock subscription. In fact, it would be a big mistake. The streamer has an impressive library full of content—plenty of which consists of originals that aren’t just worth watching, they’re full-on addictive, and that's why you must see them.
The Saga of NASA’s Space Station Evacuation Keeps Getting Stranger
Futurism / 8h
In early January, NASA unexpectedly announced it had been forced to delay a scheduled spacewalk involving two crewmates on board the International Space Station, citing a “medical situation” that “involved a single crew member who is stable.” Two days later, the agency announced the first-ever medical evacuation in the space station’s 25 years of continuous human occupation, a historic moment hig
Instagram Will Notify Parents When Teens Use Search Terms Related to Suicide
Gizmodo / 8h
The new safety feature comes as social media platforms face growing legal pressure over how they affect minors.
Sam Altman’s Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Verification Service Is Coming to a Gap Store Near You
Gizmodo / 8h
Keep your eye out for the orb.
Garmin Just Added the Gear-Tracking Features I've Been Dying For
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you track your runs (and bike rides, and all your other exercise) with a Garmin device, you’ve probably already found its gear tracking features. This is how I realized I'd put over 1,000 miles on my favorite Nikes . Until recently, the usefulness stopped there. But in a new (free) update, Garmin has introduced a ton of new gear tracking featur
The Most Elusive Color in Chemistry Might Surprise You
Gizmodo / 8h
The answer is a “perfect red,” and its discovery might be worth billions of dollars.
Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Offers: Up To 175K Points & Free Night
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards , which can be extremely lucrative. These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having (at least) one of these cards in your wallet. If you’ve been considering applying for a Hilton Amex, now is the ideal time to do so, as we’ve just seen some great limited ti
'This is a gimbal inside a smartphone' — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Super Steady Horizontal Lock really can handle a 360-degree turn
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I put Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Super Steady Horizontal Lock video mode to the test and color me impressed.
Apple Says iPhone and iPad Are Approved to Handle Some Classified Data
Gizmodo / 8h
No assembly required.
In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6
NYT > Technology / 8h
The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.
Astronomers Wake Up to 800,000 Notifications From Observatory Watching the Night Skies
Gizmodo / 9h
The first batch of alerts from the Vera Rubin Observatory drew attention to new asteroids, supernovae, and active galactic nuclei.
This AI Agent Is Designed to Not Go Rogue
Wired / 9h
The new open source project IronCurtain uses a unique method to secure and constrain AI assistant agents before they flip your digital life upside down.
My Therapist Will Be Hearing About ‘Smiling Friends’ Ending
Gizmodo / 9h
The creators of Adult Swim's smash-hit animated comedy series announced the series is ending after season three, with two 'straggler' episodes to follow.
Google paid startup Form Energy $1B for its massive 100-hour battery
TechCrunch / 9h
The deal paves the way for Form Energy to raise a new funding round before potentially going public next year.
The 'fake frames' era: Why DLSS 4.5 is just a crutch for unoptimized AAA games
How-To Geek / 9h
As a gamer, I always built my computers with one goal in mind: a smooth gaming experience. Two decades ago, that meant something entirely different than it does now, and for the most part, many of us were happy to run the latest games at 1024x768, if not less. These days, with ever-growing hardware demands and games that aren't optimized too well, we're dealing with a whole host of different issu
Sandisk reveals its next-generation of portable SSDs for creatives on the move — but there's enough for office workers there too
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Sandisk introduces three portable SSD models with varying speeds, durability, and security features to meet modern creative and everyday storage needs.
Amazon's Alexa+ Has Three New Personalities to Choose From
Lifehacker / 9h
At the beginning of February, Amazon officially launched Alexa+ , the company's new AI-powered assistant. Alexa+ is like the old Alexa, but with new contextual abilities. Users can ask complex, multipart questions, as well as requests for tasks, like asking Alexa to book you concert tickets. If you've used a voice mode on chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini , you're familiar with the concept—it's jus
Stop letting your car warm up in the morning—it’s a waste of gas
How-To Geek / 9h
If you are of a certain age, you may recall advice from an older family member about letting your engine "warm up" for a bit, especially on cold mornings. In my rural northwest Iowa community back in the 1980s, everyone in town did this during the winter. You go out, start your car, clear the snow off, and then run back inside.
Stellantis Lost $26.3 Billion Last Year, Says It’s Pivoting Back to Combustion Engines
Gizmodo / 9h
Jeep's parent company is struggling as the U.S. swerves away from EVs.
3 excellent free movies to watch this weekend (February 27 – March 1)
How-To Geek / 9h
Nothing is ever truly free. There has to be a fee somewhere in the fine print, right? It's understandable to get an uneasy feeling when reading the word "free." So when I say that this list consists of three free movies, it might cause some hesitation.
Opera Has Turned 30—and Is Celebrating With a Compelling Tribute to Web Nostalgia
Gizmodo / 9h
It certainly wasn't like this in the old days.
Will The Park Hyatt Los Angeles Finally Happen, After Seven Year Stall?
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
In 2016, plans were announced for the Park Hyatt Los Angeles, which was supposed to open in 2019. Unfortunately that’s not exactly how things have played out. Construction on the development started in 2015, and the project topped out in 2019, but unfortunately construction has been stalled ever since, as these towers have now been abandoned for seven years. Could there finally be a positive upda
Tesla sues Calif. DMV after agency called its autopilot deceptive marketing
Mashable / 9h
Elon Musk 's Tesla is taking the California Department of Motor Vehicles to court, an attempt to win back the right to use the term "autopilot" when advertising its line of cars. In a case filed Feb. 13 , the electric vehicle giant claims that the department "wrongfully and baselessly” labeled Tesla a “false advertiser,” and argues that the department did not effectively prove that customers had
Tampa Airport Wants Passengers To Stop Wearing Pajamas—Their Absurd Dress Code Is Almost Certainly Illegal
View from the Wing / 9h
Tampa International Airport just sparked controversy by tweeting that it wants passengers to stop wearing pajamas. But can an airport actually enforce a pajama ban? It’s legally dubious, and drawing backlash online.
How Chinese AI Chatbots Censor Themselves
Wired / 9h
Researchers from Stanford and Princeton found that Chinese AI models are more likely than their Western counterparts to dodge political questions or deliver inaccurate answers.
NATO approves the iPhone and iPad for classified use
Engadget / 10h
Apple's mobile devices are secure enough for NATO. Following extensive testing by the German government, the iPhone and iPad are now considered secure enough for the NATO-restricted classified level. Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, or BSI) tested the devices. BSI first approved the iPhone and iPad for governmental use by Germ
So, we’re getting Prada Meta AI glasses, right?
TechCrunch / 10h
Mark Zuckerberg was at Prada's fashion week event in Milan, leaving everyone to wonder if we're getting Meta AI glasses under the Prada brand.
Apple’s Eddy Cue calls F1 ‘unscripted drama at its best’ — here’s our first look at the Apple TV race-day experience and a rare Netflix collaboration for Drive to Survive
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
With the Australian Grand Prix around the corner, Apple TV is readying its formal launch of broadcasting Formula 1 in the US, with multi-camera angles, and Eddy Cue teasing "this will be the highest quality."
Ditching Discord? Make sure you take this one important step before deleting your account
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Discord isn't pulling out of its age verification plans, so here's how to delete your account and messages.
‘We want to create a new Android OS’: Samsung says it’s going to beat Apple with its bold new Google-powered 'AI OS'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Samsung has spoken about its vision for an AI OS that can help you out without even being asked.
Disney World’s Villains Land Is Pivoting Away From Scaring Kids
Gizmodo / 10h
Inspired by the rival Epic Universe, Disney's Villains Land is reportedly becoming a little less evil.
Tesla Has Unboxed Manufacturing Building Hundreds of Cybercabs
Next Big Future / 10h
Tesla Cybercab production has started to scale. Hundreds of Cybercabs are in various stages of build right now at Giga Texas (in the “yellow section,” grid Y57 on the east side). Joe Tegtmeyer has seen it and described it to Herbert Ong. The Unboxed [giant lego method] manufacturing is live and working. Tesla builds five ... Read more
AI Adaptive Miracle and the Helper Heroes
Next Big Future / 10h
Gavin and Citadel Securities highlight physical limits to AI deployment which create natural guardrails. Compute availability and trust issues for new AI only businesses means human productivity is boosted more than the just fire and replace. People had time to learn, pivot, and build. A big business is the category of helping people become productive ... Read more
This smart home sensor is helping break my most dangerous habit
How-To Geek / 10h
Sitting still for long periods may increase the risk of serious health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, obesity, and some cancers. Even as little as one minute of walking every 30 minutes could provide modest benefits, such as reducing blood pressure. That's why I use one of my smart home sensors to nag me when I've been sitting for too long.
Burger King Adding AI to Employees’ Headsets to Constantly Monitor Whether They’re Being Friendly Enough
Futurism / 10h
Fast food franchises have struggled to reliably replace drive-thru employees with AI chatbots , resulting in abundant corporate frustration. Not only are customers being driven mad by the bots getting orders completely wrong , but even some company executives are also being worn down by the flailing effort. Some major players in the space, like McDonald’s, have given up on their AI-powered drive-
Sophia Space raises $10M seed to demo novel space computers
TechCrunch / 10h
The company's modular computer tiles offer a new vision for space data centers.
An AI-generated Resident Evil Requiem review briefly made it on Metacritic
Engadget / 10h
Review aggregator Metacritic has removed a review of Resident Evil Requiem because it was AI-generated, Kotaku reports . The review was published by UK gaming site VideoGamer , but appears to be "written" by a fake AI journalist rather than a real person. While it's unfortunately difficult to confirm with 100 percent accuracy whether a piece of text is AI-generated, you don't have to read VideoGa
The Comeback Season 3 trailer: Valerie Cherish is back, baby!
Mashable / 10h
Well, she's still got it. Sitcom star Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) returns for a third and final season of HBO 's The Comeback , created by Michael Patrick King ( Sex and the City ) and Kudrow. The show's first two seasons premiered in 2005 and 2014, offering up biting (and prescient) looks at sitcoms, reality TV, and the entertainment industry as a whole. SEE ALSO: 'Toy Story 5' trailer: Woody
Waymo expands test drives to Chicago and Charlotte
Mashable / 10h
Looking for a ride in a robotaxi? If you live in Chicago, Illinois and Charlotte, North Carolina, you may be able to ride around your city in an autonomous vehicle in the not so distant future. According to a report in TechCrunch , apparently confirmed by locals who spotted the vehicles in their area, Waymo is currently conducting test drives in both cities. Waymo's testing phase deploys Waymo ve
Tesla Cybercab Program Manager Exits, Brags About Pushing the Boundaries of Safety
Gizmodo / 10h
Elon Musk's xAI has also seen a number of departures.
Memory shortage could cause the biggest dip in smartphone shipments in over a decade
TechCrunch / 10h
IDC says phone makers will ship only 1.12 billion smartphones as compared to 1.26 billion last year.
Ubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon's wallpaper has been revealed
How-To Geek / 10h
Ubuntu Linux 26.04 LTS will be released in two months, marking the next Long Term Support version of the popular desktop Linux distribution. The update already had a nickname, Resolute Raccoon, but now its raccoon-themed wallpaper background has finally been revealed.
The new $25 action game from the creator of Just Cause arrives on April 8
Engadget / 10h
We’re still waiting for releases dates for Remedy’s in-development Max Payne remakes , but if you’re in need of a noir fix sooner than that, keep an eye on Liquid Swords’ Samson: A Tyndalston Story , which just got a release date of April 8. The debut game from a new studio formed by Just Cause creator Christofer Sundberg, Samson looks like a tighter, more narrative-led experience than Avalanche’
Apple and Netflix are teaming up to share Formula 1 programming
Engadget / 10h
Apple and Netflix have entered into a rather surprising partnership. The dynamic streaming duo will share Formula 1 programming, according to The Hollywood Reporter . The deal allows Netflix to stream the F1 Canadian Grand Prix in May, along with Apple TV. On the flipside, Apple TV and Netflix will both air season eight of the docuseries Drive to Survive . The Netflix-created series spotlights va
Your SSD is literally flash memory: Why the oldest PC building pet peeve is technically wrong
How-To Geek / 10h
Like many computer geeks, I tend to be a stickler for the right terminology. For example, I can never let it go when someone refers to a computer case as the "CPU" of the computer. Pedantic? Maybe. But there are some hills I just have to die on for some reason.
This Galaxy S26 Ultra pre-order deal is as good as it gets
How-To Geek / 10h
Samsung's all-new Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are finally here , but one of my favorite pre-order deals is no longer available from Samsung's website. I'm talking about the free upgrade that doubles the internal storage when you pre-order.
Prices of AMD's popular Ryzen 5 series doubled since February 1st to $400 — nobody knows why, but here's what may have happened
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
AMD Ryzen 5 prices doubled to $400 in February 2026 amid memory shortages, wafer constraints, and thinning retail inventory.
eBay will lay off 800 workers, or 6 percent of its staff
Engadget / 10h
eBay announced that it is cutting about 800 jobs from its global staff. "We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic priorities, which will affect certain roles across our workforce," the retailer said in a statement as reported by Bloomberg . This move will see about 6 percent of eBay's current full-time workers laid off. Bloomberg noted that eB
Alaska Atmos Rewards Elite Status Guide: Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium
One Mile at a Time / 10h
It’s a fascinating time for loyalty at Alaska Air Group. We’ve recently seen Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merge, though two separate brands will be maintained in the long run. We’ve also seen the airline group introduce a new loyalty program, known as Atmos Rewards (which replaces the former Mileage Plan program). In this post, I’d like to take an in-depth look at elite status with the A
Five Ways Unscrupulous Home Sellers Can Trick You
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When selling a home, it’s natural for folks to want to get as much money as possible for their property. That’s why people often put money into repairs and upgrades right before listing their house, and why people hire stagers to make the place look its best. But not all home-selling tactics are above board: Some unscrupulous home sellers resort t
Mistral AI inks a deal with global consulting giant Accenture
TechCrunch / 11h
Mistral AI lands a partnership with Accenture, the consultant that has also recently announced partnerships with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic.
Everything you need to know about streaming F1 on Apple TV
Engadget / 11h
We’ve known Apple would follow up its blockbuster film F1: The Movie with live coverage of F1 races in 2026 . Now that we’re approaching the first grand prix weekend of the year, the company has provided details on what fans can expect to see inside the Apple TV app and beyond. There’s already a dedicated F1 channel in the Apple TV app, which is where you’ll stream races live when the time comes.
On ‘Starfleet Academy’, the Theater Kids Are All Right
Gizmodo / 11h
And also returning 'Discovery' star Sylvia Tilly. But mostly the theater kids.
Are You ‘Agentic’ Enough for the AI Era?
Wired / 11h
Silicon Valley built AI coding agents that can handle most of the grunt work. Now, the most valuable skill in tech is deciding what they should do.
5 prompts for Gemini 3.1 that really show off what it can do
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Showcasing Gemini 3.1 Pro's most impressive features
Bill Gates Admits to Multiple Affairs in Epstein Fallout
Futurism / 11h
Microsoft founder Bill Gates spent his Tuesday doing something only the richest men in the world get to do: apologizing for behavior that would end anyone else’s career while facing absolutely no consequences whatsoever. In a town hall with staff of the Gates Foundation, reported the Wall Street Journal , Gates apologized for extensive contact with deceased sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein — years af
Damage to Chinese Spacecraft Was Worse Than Reported
Futurism / 11h
In early November, Chinese astronauts on board the country’s Tiangong space station made a terrifying discovery . According to state news reports at the time, they found “tiny cracks” in their Shenzhou return spacecraft’s viewport window that were most likely the result of a collision with space debris. The alarming finding forced China’s space agency to delay the affected crew’s return, triggeri
Meta sues advertisers in Brazil and China over 'celeb bait' scams
Engadget / 11h
Meta has sued the people and groups behind three scam operations that used images and deepfakes of celebrities to lure users to scam websites. According to the company, the three entities were based in China and Brazil and targeted people in the US, Japan and other countries. The ads promoted fraudulent investment schemes and fake health products. Meta said that it had filed lawsuits against seve
Neanderthal Men and Human Women Were Most Likely to Hook Up, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 11h
Geneticists have found an interesting pattern in how early humans and Neanderthals interbred—and it wasn't balanced.
9 open source operating systems that aren't Linux
How-To Geek / 11h
If you hear the term "open-source," you might think of Linux. However, Linux distros aren't the only open-source operating systems. There are plenty in use today besides Linux. Some date back to even before Linux existed.
People wanted small Android phones for years—now they’re here
How-To Geek / 11h
Small phone lovers are passionate, but there aren’t enough of them to stop the phone industry from shipping increasingly large phones. Fortunately, 2026 is shaping up to be the year that lesser-known companies are supplying some of the smallest smartphones we’ve seen in years.
'It's still in our portfolio. We're not end of life [on] the product': Samsung exec on why the Galaxy S25 Edge is so important and here to stay
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Galaxy S26 Edge was a no-show at Galaxy Unpacked, but there are a few very good reasons, and reasons for hope about an edgy future.
Google reveals Nano Banana 2 AI image model, coming to Gemini today
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The last year has been big for Google's AI efforts. Its rapid-fire model releases have brought it to parity with the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic and, in some cases, pushed it into the lead. The Nano Banana image generator was emblematic of that trend when it debuted last year , and subsequent updates only made it better. Now, Google has announced yet another update to its image model with Nano
Ambient Dreamie bedside companion review: The best sleep I've had in years
Engadget / 11h
How much would you pay for a good night's sleep? This is a question I've asked myself repeatedly over the last few weeks as I've been testing the Dreamie, a $250 alarm clock and "bedside companion" that I couldn't stop thinking about after I first encountered it at CES . Ambient's Dreamie offers many of the conveniences of a smartphone-connected device — highly customizable alarm schedules, a lib
I Can't Wait to Try Spotify's Newest Playlist Sorting Feature
Lifehacker / 11h
Spotify's adding a new way to sort playlists for paying subscribers. The feature is called Smart Reorder , and it allows you to automatically sort your songs by BPM (beats per minute) and key. This is great for those who want to gradually bump up the intensity of the songs they listen to. It's worth noting that this feature only works for playlists you've created or those you've mixed using the S
Security experts flag multiple issues in Claude Code, warning, 'As AI integration deepens, security controls must evolve to match the new trust boundaries'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
An AI assistant can quickly turn into a malicious insider, so be careful with permissions.
The Genesis GV70 makes the BMW X3 look overpriced
How-To Geek / 11h
SUVs have basically taken over, and for years the usual names have run the show. BMW , Mercedes, Audi, and Toyota built the blueprint, and models like the X5 became the default pick if you wanted something sporty but still upscale.
Dell's new adorable mini PC isn't actually a PC
How-To Geek / 11h
Dell and Microsoft just revealed the Dell Pro Desktop, a tiny desktop PC with a fanless design using Intel N-series processors. Unfortunately, it won't replace your mini PC or Raspberry Pi, since it's built exclusively for cloud PC deployments.
Firefox adds AI kill switch for users who are sick and tired of AI-everything
Mashable / 11h
Not a fan of AI? Tired of every app and device adding some sort of AI functionality? Then Firefox has some good news for you . The popular web browser, which is run by the non-profit-owned tech company Mozilla, has just rolled out a new update that comes with an AI killswitch. That's right. With the toggle of a simple setting in the Firefox web browser, users can remove any and all AI integration
Amazfit's affordable, 5-star Apple Watch rival just got a surprise sequel — and it promises 'meaningful progress' for runners
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium is here, and it looks as though you get a lot for your money once again.
The First Look at ‘Star City’ Is Here, and Apple TV’s Spin-Off Era Has Officially Begun
Gizmodo / 12h
Set in the world of 'For All Mankind,' the new space race thriller is told from the Soviet Union's point of view.
Threads is testing a shortcut to quickly start DM conversations
TechCrunch / 12h
Users who are part of the test can type "DM me" or "Message me" in a post or reply to automatically generate a hyperlink that invites others to start a private conversation with them.
The giant killer returns: MINI debuts 1965 Victory Edition JCW
How-To Geek / 12h
The now-iconic Mini Cooper S that won the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally is being honored with a new release: the MINI 1965 Victory Edition.
Kids eat free for serious added value at these 10 luxury hotels bookable with points
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Family vacations are expensive. For a family of four, even the simplest trip can quickly rack up costs when you consider airfare, local transportation, hotel rates and activities. And then there's food. Even when using smart budgeting strategies or cashing in points, meal expenses are easily underestimated — especially with picky kiddos who might be prone to wasting food. But travelers may not be
Zyxel warns over a dozen routers could be affected by critical RCE security flaw
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Zyxel fixes a handful of worrying router flaws, including a critical RCE issue.
Get a free $20 gift card when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
FREE $20 GIFT CARD : As of Feb. 26, pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 from Amazon and you'll get a free $20 gift card. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 (2026) $179.99 at Amazon + free $20 Amazon gift card Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 delivered new phones, re-designed earbuds, and brave new features that could inspire a lot of shoppers to make the switch to Android
Six Products to Expect From Apple's March Event
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you follow tech news, you're likely familiar with Apple's two big events each year: WWDC in June, where the company reveals new OS updates ( like iOS 26 ), and its fall event, where it typically announces the latest round of iPhones. But while these are Apple's best known events, they're not the only ones. The company does mix things up, hostin
The hidden speed penalty of smaller SSDs: Why NAND parallelization makes 2TB drives physically faster
How-To Geek / 12h
There are many reasons why you should stop buying low-capacity SSDs. Not only do you get more storage by spending a little more, but you're also in for a cool side-effect—that drive is also faster.
Burger King will use AI to monitor employee 'friendliness'
Engadget / 12h
Burger King, the chain that leans into creepy when others don't dare, is at it again. The Verge reported on Thursday that the company is rolling out a new voice-controlled AI chatbot for its workers. That may sound like business as usual in 2026, but this assistant doesn't just help with meal prep and monitor inventory. It also has an unsettling habit of surveilling employees' voices for "friendl
Two years on, the Ninja Luxe Café is still one of my all-time favourite coffee machines for 'quality espresso' made easy
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Ninja's three-in-one machine is one of the most versatile coffee makers I've ever used, and this is your chance to get one at a great price.
Where does your money go when you buy a VPN?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Security? Speed? Style? What are you really paying for when you pick up a VPN subscription?
Google Rolls Out Nano Banana 2, Now Faster Than Ever
Gizmodo / 12h
Better model, same bad name.
How to build an automatic internet speed tracker for your home network
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you been experiencing frequent internet connection issues, but whenever you do an internet speed test , the results show you're getting the speeds your internet service provider promised? If you can relate to that, consider building an automatic internet speed tracker and logger.
Proton, Tor, AdGuard among 40+ asking Google to reverse new 'alien security model' for Android developers
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A group of privacy advocates and open-source leaders has signed an open letter urging Google to reverse its plans for mandatory developer verification, arguing the changes pose a physical threat to activists and developers.
Surveillance With a Smile: Burger King Will Use AI to Track If Employees Say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’
Gizmodo / 12h
Service workers, meet the future.
The RAM lottery crowns a new winner — Redditor buys a $300 Corsair Vengeance DDR5 kit and gets sent a box of 10 worth $3,000
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
10 for the price of 1: Redditor buys 32GB DDR5 RAM kit for $300, ends up with 320GB of memory.
Googles Nano Banana 2 is here, and it looks wild: How to try it now
Mashable / 12h
Google dropped a surprise announcement for Gemini users today: Nano Banana 2 is here. The company announced the immediate launch of Nano Banana 2 in a blog post , and the AI image model is already rolling out to Google and Gemini AI tools. The model's official name is Gemini 3.1 Flash Image. Google says that Nano Banana 2 has more advanced world knowledge, a description that also calls to mind Go
How to get the new Samsung Galaxy S26+ for free at Verizon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $1,099.99 : Verizon customers can get the new Samsung Galaxy S26+ for free when they change their mobile plan to either the Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26+ (Verizon, 256GB) $0 at Verizon $1,099.99 Save $1,099.99 free with any new Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus mobile plan With most "free" phone deals from mobile carri
These 'Nothing' Earbuds With an Open-Ear Design Are $50 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Open ear design headphones are picking up steam, possibly because ANC technology has become so good that people are forgetting what the sound of birds singing sounds like (or is that just me?). Nothing is a newer brand that has started off well, making good value products w
Instagram Will Now Alert Parents If Their Teen Searches for Self-Harm Content
Lifehacker / 12h
Instagram will soon alert parents if their teen repeatedly searches for content related to suicide and self-harm on the platform. According to an announcement from Meta , these notifications will be available to parents in the U.S., UK, Australia, and Canada who supervise their teen's accounts starting next week. As TechCrunch reports , this feature is being rolled out amid numerous lawsuits over
Ryobi for the yard, Milwaukee for the shop: The perfect setup
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you ever wanted to switch power tool brands but don't want to start over with new battery packs and chargers? That's how manufacturers prefer it, but what if I told you that while I have dozens of Ryobi tools, mainly for outdoor jobs and lawn equipment,
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