Combat Lasers Versus Mirrored Drones and Dusty Days
Next Big Future / 2h
Protecting drones from high-power lasers with reflective or thermic coatings is fails to protect. It is a known countermeasure that’s been researched since the Cold War, but modern 100 kW and 300 kW lasers defeat it quickly and reliably for typical small/medium drones (Group 1-3 UAVs like FPVs or commercial quadcopters). Dusty days can reduce ... Read more
Next Big Future / 2h
Protecting drones from high-power lasers with reflective or thermic coatings is fails to protect. It is a known countermeasure that’s been researched since the Cold War, but modern 100 kW and 300 kW lasers defeat it quickly and reliably for typical small/medium drones (Group 1-3 UAVs like FPVs or commercial quadcopters). Dusty days can reduce ... Read more
Weekly Review: March 07, 2026
34One Mile at a Time / 8h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and that those in the Middle East are staying safe. I have some exciting (to me) travel planned in the next week, as I’m going on my first cruise in around two decades. Stay tuned for coverage on that, as I hope to finish up my current trip report before then. On the points & travel front, this week the biggest news involved the issues in the Middl
A roadmap for AI, if anyone will listen
TechCrunch / 14min
The Pro-Human Declaration was finalized before last week's Pentagon-Anthropic standoff, but the collision of the two events wasn’t lost on anyone involved.
Hurdle hints and answers for March 8, 2026
Mashable / 48min
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 March 8
Mashable / 48min
We're approaching a new lunar phase, the Third Quarter. This is when the Moon appears to be illuminated by half following the Full Moon. It's just one of eight unique phases of the Moon's visibility, with the whole lunar cycle taking around 29.5 days. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, March 8, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 70% of the Moon will be
Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles
TechCrunch / 1h
A coalition of telecom operators and device makers is pushing $40 smartphones to bring up to 20 million people online, but rising component costs threaten the plan.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love scary movies. 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 h
NYT Strands hints, answers for March 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're ready to spring forward. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 8, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you frequent hotels. 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
What Elon Means – Change at Very Large Scale
Next Big Future / 2h
Elon Musk just dropped a bombshell statement that CHANGE AT VERY LARGE SCALE is coming on self-driving. As a top futurist predictor I think Elon is saying TESLA FSD 14.3 (10x model with reasoning) will come in March/April and this will unleash robotaxi and Cybercab at scale.
Australian Grand Prix 2026 RECAP: All the F1 season opener drama, TV Channels, Live Updates
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Follow our live blog of the Australian Grand Prix 2026 as we keep you up to date with how to watch the Formula 1 season opener.
'Get enough of these and you could probably throw your own rave' — the 3 best smart light bulbs, recommended by a home tech editor
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Upgrading to smart lighting costs less than you might expect, whether it's a single room or your whole home.
God of War Sons of Sparta review: This series' metroidvania prequel is serviceable, but shines like a red orb on PlayStation Portal
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
God of War Sons of Sparta represents a significant departure for the iconic action series, one that can sometimes feel unimpressive on a big screen. But the game's layered metroidvania structure, deep combat, and excellent prequel story and characters all come into satisfying focus when played on the PlayStation Portal.
Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package
TechCrunch / 6h
Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture.
How to Watch the F1 Australian GP 2026 Live Stream for Free
Gizmodo / 6h
The 2026 F1 season is finally here. Find out how to watch the Australian Grand Prix live and for free, no matter where you are.
6 things I've learned after a decade of using rooftop solar
How-To Geek / 7h
I first had solar panels installed on my rooftop nearly a decade ago. I've moved since then and have had them installed on my new home as well. At this point, I'm now familiar with having panels installed and what it's like using them. Here's what I've learned along the way.
Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts
TechCrunch / 7h
A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world's great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too.
Why the Ratio Four Series Two Is What I Use to Test New Coffees
Wired / 7h
A new generation of home machines has made good old drip coffee a place for connoisseurs. For more than a year, the Four is the source of my morning cup.
All-new 2026 Subaru Outback delivers big SUV capability without the $50K price
How-To Geek / 7h
The Subaru Outback has been a staple of the brand for three decades, with sales exceeding three million units. Now in its seventh generation, the 2026 model represents the most comprehensive makeover for the Outback yet, characterized by a boxy new exterior design and a more optimized infotainment system that offers faster response times.
I’ve been using these cheap headphones for a month, and I’d recommend them to anyone who needs an affordable pair
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
If you want a low-cost pair of headphones, the Soundpeats Cove Pro have to be on your to-consider list.
New American Express Sidecar Sit-Down Dining Lounge Leaks — Charlotte Airport Lease Is Up for Approval Monday
View from the Wing / 7h
American Express hasn’t announced another Sidecar location yet, but a city lease packet effectively does: the next Sidecar sit-down dining lounge is slated for Charlotte, with the agreement up for approval Monday. Unlike the tiny Las Vegas outpost, this plan is for a larger buildout.
Hunting for elusive "ghost elephants"
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Deep in the Angolan Highlands lurks a rumored new species of elephant. Conservationist and ornithologist Steve Boyes has been searching for this elusive herd for years and the story of his journey is the focus of Ghost Elephants , a haunting, evocative documentary directed by Werner Herzog . The film debuted at the Venice International Film Festival last summer and is now coming to National Geogr
3 great Plex movies to watch for free this weekend (March 6-8)
How-To Geek / 8h
Did you know that Plex has free movies on demand? I'm sure many customers use Plex as a personal media server , and rightfully so. It's an effective platform where users essentially create their personal streaming services. For those who love customization, Plex is the server for you.
OpenAI is reportedly pushing back the launch of its 'adult mode' even further
Engadget / 8h
Here comes another disappointment for ChatGPT users . As first reported by Sources ' Alex Heath, OpenAI is yet again delaying its "adult mode" for ChatGPT. A company spokesperson told Heath that "we're pushing out the launch of adult mode so we can focus on work that is a higher priority for more users right now." More specifically, OpenAI's spokesperson said that things like "gains in intelligen
United Jet Enters Occupied LAX Runway, Right After Pilot Confirmed He Wouldn’t
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Two United Airlines jets had a very close call several days ago, as a plane that had just landed accidentally entered a runway that was occupied by a plane that was taking off. Fortunately disaster was avoided, but this still ended up being quite the inconvenience. United Airbus A321neo & Boeing 787-9 have LAX close call VASAviation has the scoop on a very close call that happened at around 11:50
There Was Just an Unusually Unsettling Pentagon-Related Resignation at OpenAI
Gizmodo / 9h
It wasn't an acrimonious departure, but this specific resignation coming right now might be cause for some soul-searching internally.
There's a sneaky way to watch UFC 326 for $1
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Here's our guide on a super simple way to stream UFC 326 for $1 from anywhere in the world, with Holloway vs Oliveira 2 set to decide the BMF title.
NASA's DART spacecraft changed a binary asteroid's orbit around the sun, in a first for a human-made object
Engadget / 9h
When NASA crashed a spacecraft into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022, it altered both Dimorphos' orbit around its parent asteroid, Didymos, and the two objects' orbit around the sun, according to new research . NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) said in a press release that this "marks the first time a human-made object has measurably altered the path of a celestial body around the Sun.
These tiny SSDs save space without compromising storage—so why aren't they more popular?
How-To Geek / 9h
You're probably used to seeing M.2 SSDs as little sticks of around 8 centimetres long. But they actually come in many shapes and forms. The smallest of them all, M.2-2230, measures a mere 3 centimetres.
Amazon Staffers Learning Hard Lesson as Company Cuts Robotics Jobs
Futurism / 9h
Staffers at Amazon’s robotics division are learning a hard-earned lesson about automation: you’re never too important to be relegated out of existence. This week, Business Insider reported Amazon is slashing jobs in its robotics division, a branch responsible for the operations of over 1 million robots across the company. It’s not known how many jobs were cut exactly, though the division had a re
OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal
TechCrunch / 9h
Hardware executive Caitlin Kalinowski announced today that in response to OpenAI's controversial agreement with the Department of Defense, she’s resigned from her role leading the company's robotics team.
The 10 most reliable car brands in 2026, according to Consumer Reports
How-To Geek / 9h
Reliability remains one of the most important factors for car buyers, especially as vehicle prices continue to climb, and modern cars become increasingly complex. While flashy technology and performance numbers often dominate marketing campaigns, long-term dependability ultimately determines how satisfying, and affordable, a vehicle is to own. According to the latest reliability data, some automa
Seeing Jabba the Hutt’s Son in ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Is Breaking Me
Gizmodo / 10h
It's not weird that Rotta the Hutt is back so much as it's weird he's coming back via 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' of all things.
Amex Plans Sidecar By Centurion Lounge Concept For Charlotte Airport
One Mile at a Time / 10h
We recently saw American Express launch its new Sidecar by Centurion Lounge concept at Las Vegas Airport (LAS). This is a twist on the traditional Centurion Lounge experience — it’s available to passengers with flights departing within 90 minutes, and it’s a much smaller space with more of a restaurant style vibe, with food and drinks that can be ordered via QR code. We’ve known that Amex plans t
Manager at Associated Press Tells Journalists That Resistance to AI Is Futile
Futurism / 10h
One senior figure at the Associated Press appears to have caught a terminal case of tech CEO brain . According to new reporting by Semafor, the news wire’s product manager for AI strategy Aimee Rinehart embraced her inner “Star Trek” villain by bluntly telling her stuck-in-the-past, pencil-pushing grunts that resistance to AI is “futile.” Reporters, not heeding her warning, rebelled anyway. The i
A Bizarre International War Inside One Chip Company Threatens the Global Automotive Industry
Gizmodo / 10h
The international divisions at Nexperia seem to hate each other so much that Chinese-Dutch international diplomacy has failed to smoothed things over.
UFC 326 live stream: how to watch Holloway vs Oliveira 2, start time, preview, full card
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Two legendary lightweights in a rematch 11 years in the making – follow our guide to live stream UFC 326 online and watch Holloway vs Oliveira 2 from anywhere.
OpenAI's head of robotics resigns following deal with the Department of Defense
Engadget / 10h
OpenAI is going to need to find a new head of robotics. Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's now-former head of robotics, posted on X that she was resigning from her role, while criticizing the company's haste in partnering with the Department of Defense without investigating proper guardrails. Kalinowski, who previously worked at Meta before leaving to join OpenAI in late 2024, wrote on X that "surveill
3 terrific free movies to watch this weekend (March 6-8)
How-To Geek / 10h
It's never been more expensive to watch movies than it is today. Depending on where you live, theatrical tickets could cost north of $20. Throw in snacks and drinks, and you're spending over $40 to watch one movie. It's not much better at home thanks to an abundance of streaming services that constantly increase their fees.
Sony may be experimenting with dynamic pricing for its PlayStation Store
Mashable / 10h
It seems Sony has been experimenting with dynamic pricing across the PlayStation Store, apparently since as early as November of last year, targeting discounts to specific player regions. This is according to the website PSPrices , which has closely tracked trends in Sony’s pricing over time, and it recently reported an increase in the number of games undergoing dynamic pricing. In 68 regions and
Entirely Vibe-Coded Operating System Is a Bug-Filled Disaster
Futurism / 10h
Last year, OpenAI cofounder and former exec Andrej Karpathy coined the term “vibe coding,” a new approach involving the rapid development of software by feeding an AI model a series of natural language prompts. But the popular approach comes with some glaring shortcomings, as evidenced in an entirely vibe-coded operating system, dubbed Vib-OS. The project, which is being hosted on GitHub , can be
US Doctrine Shift to Economic Exchange With Cheap Drones and Cheap Lasers
Next Big Future / 10h
For too long the US was using $2 million missiles to fight $300-$30000 threats. No longer. There is shift and and armraces of the cheap, good enough drones. The US now has cheap $35000 drones too and combat lasers are getting deployed for $5 per shot defense. It is $35000 drone for $35000 drone and ... Read more
“Heads Down, Hands Up” as Armed Officers Storm a Southwest Flight Diverted to Atlanta — But FBI Finds No Credible Threat
View from the Wing / 10h
Passengers on a Southwest flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale were told to put their heads down and hands up after the 737 diverted to Atlanta and armed officers boarded to remove a passenger. After hours on the ground and a full security sweep, the FBI said there was no credible threat and no charges would be filed, and the flight eventually continued to Florida in the early morning hours.
Stop killing your Milwaukee batteries: 4 tips that work
How-To Geek / 10h
If you’re invested in the Milwaukee tool ecosystem, you understand that those battery packs are just as important as the tools. And not only are they important, but your Milwaukee M12 or M18 batteries are expensive, too. However, many people have a few bad habits that shorten their batteries' lifespan, and a few simple habits can extend runtime or prevent premature failure.
'What begins as a phone call from 'IT support' ends with a fully instrumented network compromise': This fake tech support scam tricks employees into infecting their own company devices
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Attackers deliberately crash browsers, impersonate IT staff, and convince employees to install malicious tools that deploy Havoc malware across corporate systems.
5 unique Android Auto apps that'll actually improve your driving experience
How-To Geek / 10h
Android Auto is one of the best things since sliced bread. Whether you have an aftermarket Android head unit in an older car or a new car that supports it natively, it’s one of the most transformative ways to make your driving safer, smarter, and more convenient.
6 free and open-source apps for creating stunning presentations
How-To Geek / 11h
Finding good presentation software doesn't mean you always have to resort to premium options. Whether you're looking for something web-based or a desktop app, it's easy to find a program to create slideshows for any occasion and for free. Let's look at several options, including some that are open-source.
200,000 Point Business Platinum Bonus — American Express Is Making A Huge Push For Premium Cardholders
View from the Wing / 11h
American Express is offering one of the biggest bonuses we’ve seen on its premium business card. The Business Platinum Card now comes with 200,000 Membership Rewards points after $20,000 in spending, along with Centurion Lounge access and hundreds of dollars in annual travel credits.
Stop using Energy Efficient Ethernet: Why IEEE 802.3az is causing your random link flapping
How-To Geek / 11h
I'm no stranger to various internet-related issues, and by that, I mean an unsteady connection. Most of my problems have been on the ISP's side , but many bad connections are kind of self-inflicted. That's the best kind, though, as they're usually easy enough to fix.
Amazon's cheap 4K streaming stick drops to under $20 for the first time
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A record-low price for Amazon's new and basic 4K streaming stick
You can solve most Google TV problems with this 30-second fix
How-To Geek / 11h
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you spend on a fancy smart TV, the performance is never all that great and gets worse over time? If your Android TV is running poorly with laggy menus, slow apps, and a stuttering user interface and experience, you're not alone.
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Heathrow Gets “Secret” Spa… Temporarily
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Virgin Atlantic has just brought back a popular feature at its flagship lounge, though only for a limited time (thanks to Creditcrunch for flagging this). Virgin Atlantic partners with Secret Spa UK on Clubhouse treatments The Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse London Heathrow (LHR) is one of the best business class lounges out there , though perhaps it’s not quite as differentiated as in the past (both d
PopSockets founder David Barnett talks about building a viral business
TechCrunch / 11h
David Barnett, founder of PopSocket, stops by Equity to talk about scaling the business and what he's learned as a leader.
This cheap IKEA organizer is the perfect 3D printing project
How-To Geek / 11h
Using your 3D printer to extract even more utility and value out of your home is a great reason to get into the hobby. So imagine what happens when you take a product from IKEA, a company best known for min-maxing your living space, and combine it with the infinite possibilities of a 3D printer.
‘Disclosure Day’ or Not, UFO Movies Never Left
Gizmodo / 11h
Seems likely that 'Disclosure Day' is going to hit big, so Hollywood's looking to let UFO stories into its heart (and wallet).
Chocolate Company Announces Plans to Produce Lab-Grown Cocoa
Futurism / 11h
Compared to just about every other trade in the books, the chocolate industry has changed remarkably little since the 1800s. The entire supply chain still relies on the exploitation of West African labor , colonial trade routes , and a few powerful monopolies acting as middle-men. Consumers are starting to notice. Outrage over additives — from titanium dioxide still used in some white chocolates
Lawmakers Consider Ban on Implanting Microchips Into Workers
Futurism / 11h
For workers at self-service vending company Three Square Market, getting microchipped is as common as carrying an ID badge at a regular employer: s tarting in 2018, employees at the company began getting the tiny wireless devices embedded in their hands , in the skin between their thumb and forefinger. At Three Market Square, they were an experimental gimmick; workers could use their microchips t
These are the only Netflix documentaries you need to watch in 2026
How-To Geek / 12h
Nothing beats an addictive documentary, whether a feature-length film or a multipart docuseries. Netflix has an attractive collection of documentaries , providing so many to choose from that I never run out of options when I need my documentary fix.
Your Plex server doesn't need 70TB: Why hoarding 4K remuxes is a massive storage trap
How-To Geek / 12h
I’ve been running a Plex server for a long time, which means I’ve made my fair share of amateur mistakes. Storage is probably one of the biggest things plaguing my Plex server, and I have definitely made all three of these mistakes at least once (if not multiple times).
Indonesia announces a social media ban for anyone under 16
Engadget / 12h
Following in the footsteps of Australia , Indonesia will be the latest country to limit social media usage for children under 16. Meutya Hafid , Indonesia's communication and digital affairs minister, announced that a new government regulation will require "high-risk" platforms to delete any accounts from Indonesia that are under 16, starting on March 28. Hafid said in the announcement that the i
Why a long HDMI cable is the best thing I’ve bought in months
How-To Geek / 12h
As the way we use our computers changes, new problems always crop up that need a solution. In my case, I've had to deal with big gaps between my display device and computer. The solutions have been various, but only recently did I spot a long HDMI cable that was perfect for my needs.
6 experimental Android features that were way ahead of their time
How-To Geek / 12h
If there’s one thing Android is known for, it’s being on the bleeding edge of technology. Countless features have debuted on Android devices years before they made it to the iPhone. However, even Android was too far ahead of the game sometimes.
OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again
TechCrunch / 12h
The feature, which will give verified adult users access to erotica and other adult content, had already been delayed from December.
OpenAI is delaying its adult mode for ChatGPT
Mashable / 12h
Last fall, OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, promised that it would enable an “adult mode” for verified users of the service sometime in the first quarter of 2026. Today, we learned that the service has been delayed. In a brief roundup, independent journalist
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