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Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it's not a surprise to see what's responsible





Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (0.65 Cents): Worth It?
400+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Wyndham Rewards has launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which is in line with the best offers that we’ve seen from the program. Still, I’d only make a purchase with a specific use in mind, since Wyndham Rewards points have become less valuable over time. Promotion on purchased Wyndham Rewards points Between March 25 and May 1, 2026, Wyndham Rewards is offering a bonus on purchased





18 travel items to buy in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is back with a wide variety of deals, including plenty of travel items — from packing cubes to the hottest new tech devices. Whether you just need to replace your travel toiletry bottles or you're ready to invest in a premium suitcase or high-quality headphones, this sale probably has something for you. Here are the top deals we've spotted so far during the Amazon Big Spr





Why is OpenAI like this?
Mashable / 34min
If messy drama was something you could sell, OpenAI would have turned a profit already. That much is clear from the bizarre way the ChatGPT company killed off Sora, its shortform video app — just one of multiple dramas that seem to be playing out in tandem at Sam Altman's company. So much so that you'd be forgiven for wondering whether there is any method to this madness. The Sora shuttering coul






Im watching the Japanese GP for free this weekend — how to live stream F1 for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races live. Watch the Japanese GP for free with the Prime Video app. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple TV Prime Video Channel Watch the Japanese GP for free with a 7-day trial Does anyone really know where we stand with this new season of F1. Some fans and drivers seem to like this new styl





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 26, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a registered voter. 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





NYT Strands hints, answers for March 26, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a musician. 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. Ther





Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 26, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a good fit. 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





The least surprising chapter of the Manus story is what’s happening right now
TechCrunch / 1h
Did anyone think there would not be a reckoning over this tie-up?





The Samsung Galaxy S26 free storage upgrade offer is back for a limited time — and this stackable coupon can save you even more
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Amazon have all brought back free storage upgrades across the Galaxy S26 lineup, while the 1TB S26 Ultra gets a hefty discount.





Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale
BBC News / 2h
Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.





Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The memory crisis is still a major issue with PC hardware, and handheld gaming devices may be in serious danger if the AI boom continues apace.





'I'll switch to another brand': I polled over 1,000 Garmin users to see what they thought of Garmin's Connect+ premium tier, one year after its launch
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
One year later, Garmin users still aren't subscribing to Garmin Connect+, according to our survey.





The Shark UV Reveal robot vacuum came out less than a month ago. Its already on sale for Amazons spring sale.
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $250: As of March 25, the brand new Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 robot vacuum is on sale for the first time ever during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The $949.99 sale price is 27% off its usual $1,299.99. Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal 2-in-1 robot vacuum $949.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $350 The new Dyson robot vacuum with a laser would have been much more exciting if the robot vacuum itself





New Tinder users in the UK will now need to scan their faces
Mashable / 3h
If you're signing up for Tinder in the UK, you'll now need to undergo a facial scan. Today, Tinder announces that it's launching the facial verification feature, Face Check, in the country. This follows Tinder requiring all new U.S. users to do the same as of Oct. 2025, following a test in California . New Tinder users must now complete a facial scan in the U.S., Canada, Australia, India, and cou





You’ll Never Believe This but Elon Musk Doesn’t Get to Pay TSA Workers’ Salaries
Gizmodo / 3h
His oh-so generous offer was rejected by the government. He must be so mad!





Mercor competitor Deccan AI raises $25M, sources experts from India
TechCrunch / 3h
Deccan AI concentrates its workforce in India to manage quality in a fast-growing but fragmented AI training market.





The Fire TV Stick 4K Select hits its best-ever price in Amazons Big Spring Sale — save $25 with this coupon code
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $25: As of March 25, the Fire Stick 4K Select is on sale for $14.99 with the code FTVSELECT. That's a 55% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $25 Use code FTVSELECT at the checkout Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here and it's dropping prices across hundreds of products. And if you've been looking for a new str





How to watch Croatia vs. Colombia online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Croatia vs. Colombia in a 2026 International Friendly for free on Caracol TV . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, so leading international sides are busy preparing with a string of high-profile friendly fixtures this week. There are a number of interesting matchups on the schedule, including Croat





Delve did the security compliance on LiteLLM, an AI project hit by malware
TechCrunch / 4h
LiteLLM offers an AI open source project used by millions that was infected by credential harvesting malware.





The DJI Mic 2 is $80 off in the Amazon Spring Sale — score this creator-favorite for less
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $80: As of March 25, the DJI Mic 2 is down to $189 in the Amazon Spring Sale. That's $80 off the list price of $269. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mic 2 $189 at Amazon $269 Save $80 If you’re a content creator or media professional, there are all kinds of helpful devices available — the problem, as always with tech, is that the best stuff isn’t exactly cheap. That’s why we love a sal





The DJI Mini 3 drone hits new low price in the Amazon Spring Sale — save $170 right now
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $170: As of March 25, the DJI Mini 3 drone is down to its lowest-ever price of $379 at Amazon. That's $170 off the list price of $549. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 Drone $379 at Amazon $549 Save $170 The Amazon Big Spring Sale certainly isn’t short of drone deals , but we’ve landed on the DJI Mini 3 as one of the best options. An intermediate drone equipped with a 4K HDR came





This AI writing tool for non-fiction books is down to $42
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Get the Youbooks AI non-fiction book generator lifetime subscription for $41.65 (reg. $359) with code MARCH15 and turn ideas into structured drafts faster. Opens in a new window Credit: Youbooks Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator: Lifetime Subscription $41.65 $359 Save $317.35 Writing a non-fiction book is a great idea — right up until you roll up your sleeves and realize you actually





Get 2TB of secure cloud storage for 50% off
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Drime Secure Cloud Storage offers 2TB of encrypted storage with collaboration tools for $112.49 (reg. $299) using code CLOUD through April 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Drime Drime Secure Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription $112.50 $299 Save $186.50 If you’re still switching between cloud storage apps, file-sharing tools, and separate platforms just to collaborate on





Was This Really the First Humanoid Robot at the White House? An Investigation
Gizmodo / 4h
Suddenly Al Gore doesn't count as "humanoid"?





'AI is becoming THE line item': OpenAI and Anthropic are big winners in the doubling of AI spend as legacy SaaS face an existential crisis
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Enterprise AI spend is booming, with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cursor dominating budgets while legacy SaaS loses relevance and influence.





Toyota hits the accelerator on EVs as its rivals go into reverse — starting with an $800 million Kentucky plant and three new cars
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Rival automakers are pulling the plug on EVs in the US, but Toyota has other plans.





Meta Lays Off 700 in Pivot From Metaverse to AI
Gizmodo / 5h
"Where possible, we are finding other opportunities for employees whose positions may be impacted.”





Dropouts Dimension 20: City Council of Darkness trailer has Brennan Lee Mulligan going vampire
Mashable / 5h
Brace yourselves fellow Dungeons and Dragons nerds, because Dropout is coming for the jugular with the next season of Dimension 20. Coming hot on the heels of Gladlands, the next adventure will reunite Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan with intrepid heroes Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Brian Murphy, Zac Oyama, Siobhan Thompson, and Lou Wilson for some role-playing in the realm of Vampire: The Masq





Leon Radvinsky, 43, Dies; Built the Adult-Entertainment Giant OnlyFans
NYT > Technology / 5h
By leveraging social media and the influencer economy, he turned his website into a byword for online pornography in the 21st century.





Bring back the joy of buying new tech and toys
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Joybuy brings you brilliant tech deals and same-day delivery





I cant get excited over the HBO Harry Potter teaser
Mashable / 6h
The first teaser for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , the first season of HBO's Harry Potter series, feels like it was brewed up in a potions lab to induce maximum nostalgia. SEE ALSO: 7 magic school series to buy young readers that aren't 'Harry Potter' Look, here's Harry Potter (Dominic McLaughlin) living in the cupboard under the stairs! Here he is meeting Hermione (Arabella Stanton)





This is probably the first mainstream mini PC that can dual-boot Ubuntu and Windows out of the box — and it even comes with the hottest AI application of 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
GMKtec NucBox K13 offers Windows-Ubuntu dual-boot, OpenClaw AI with security flaws, Intel Ultra 7 power, but heat and reliability issues may persist.





A court just ruled Meta and YouTube ‘negligent’ — social media may never be the same
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Meta and YouTube just lost a landmark social media case in which a jury found them negligent. Now the question is how, if at all, these platforms change?





BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Drone startup BRINC announced Tuesday a significant upgrade for its law enforcement drones. BRINC’s newest model, Guardian, will have Starlink connectivity on every unit—a first for commercially available drones. This new model, which will enter production later this year, has a flight time of over an hour and can reach a top speed of over 60 miles per hour. BRINC calls it the “first drone that c





The First Clip from ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Plays the Hits, Literally
Gizmodo / 6h
Like he's coming out at Wrestlemania, Maul's entrance on his new show is perfectly theatrical.





Palantir CEO Says Only the Neurodivergent Will Survive the AI Takeover
Gizmodo / 6h
It's getting weird, man.





Roblox Gift Cards Are Majorly Discounted During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If money was on sale 20% off, you'd buy a ton of it, right? Well, this Roblox gift card is "worth" $100 in Robux, the online currency used on the gaming platform Roblox, but it's on sale for $80 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale . If you're reading this, chances are good that





Zuckerberg Suffers Pair of Bruising Courtroom Defeats in Two Days That Could Cost Him a Fortune
Futurism / 6h
On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta was handed a devastating loss after a New Mexico jury determined it intentionally violated state laws by misleading users about the safety of its products. While the $375 million penalty it was slapped with pales in comparison to the $200 billion of revenue Meta made in 2025, the jury’s decision was a sign of what was still in store. That came today, following n





Reddit addresses bot problems, ID verification
Mashable / 6h
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman caused a stir when he told a tech show that the platform was considering some form of ID verification to combat bots. Now Huffman has officially addressed the issues in a message to Reddit users posted right on the platform itself. Huffman says Reddit isn't looking to identify its anonymity-loving user base. The company just wants to make sure its users are human. "Reddit





The AI skills gap is here, says AI company, and power users are pulling ahead
TechCrunch / 6h
Anthropic finds AI isn’t replacing jobs yet, but early data shows growing inequality as experienced users gain an edge, raising concerns about future displacement and workforce divides.





Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Pause AI Data Center Construction, Warns of ‘Cataclysmic Changes’
Gizmodo / 6h
The progressive lawmaker is introducing a bill calling for a national moratorium on data center construction until new AI regulations are enacted.





JetBlue Wants A Merger: United, Alaska, And Southwest, Are Frontrunners
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Well, this could get pretty interesting pretty quickly… JetBlue explores potential merger opportunities Semafor reports that JetBlue has hired advisers to assess the viability of selling itself to a rival airline, and has specifically scenario-planned how a deal with United, Alaska, or Southwest, might do in terms of regulatory approval. JetBlue’s stock is up over 13% on this news, so on that fro





Physicists Successfully Deliver First Bottle of CERN Antimatter From the Antimatter Factory
Futurism / 6h
For thirty minutes on Tuesday, a team of researchers white-knuckled it across the CERN campus on the outskirts of Geneva, completing the world’s first haul of antimatter particles ever attempted. Antimatter is incredibly unstable, making it notoriously difficult to store in a solid structure, let along the back of a cabover rig. Yet that’s exactly what they did, after physicists decided it was ne





The Titanium Apple Watch Series 10 Is Just $449 During the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Flagship Apple Watches tend to start at $399, but the price only goes up from there. If you want a larger size, that's a slight bump in cost; if you want cellular connectivity, that's an even larger hit. But the titanium Apple Watch—the "premium" material, if you will—is th





Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 Are $60 Off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There are all kinds of earbuds to choose from out there —especially if you aren't dedicated to one specific ecosystem. If you're an Android user, however, and especially if you're a Pixel user , you might find that Google's Pixel Buds Pro are among your best options. Right





This Surprisingly Powerful Compressed Air Duster Is 27% Off Today
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Are you still dusting off your electronics with disposable cans of compressed air? Get with the times , man. All the cool people are using rechargeable air dusters like this one . I love mine so much, and I think you will too—and it's on sale for 27% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale . WOLFBOX MF70 Compressed Air Duster-110000 RPM Electric Air D





Convicted spyware chief hints that Greece’s government was behind dozens of phone hacks
TechCrunch / 7h
The spyware founder's comments are the most direct suggestion yet from anyone inside Intellexa that the Mitsotakis government authorized the hacking of dozens of phones belonging to senior Greek government ministers, opposition leaders, military officials, and journalists.





Ring Launches a 4K Video Doorbell That Runs on Battery
Gizmodo / 7h
The Video Doorbell Pro, along with three new 2K wired and battery options, will come with a Ring AI Pro trial subscription.





Bahia Principe resorts officially launch on World of Hyatt today with great rates and discounts
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
All-inclusive resort brand Bahia Principe has officially joined the World of Hyatt family . This means you can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt points by staying at one of the Bahia Principe hotels in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica or Spain. You can book through the World of Hyatt website or through your chosen Bahia Principe resort's website. On the main page, you'll see the option to





PSA: T-Mobile customers have a week to sign up for a free year of MLB.TV
Engadget / 7h
Today marks the start of the 2026 baseball season and in what has sort of become an annual tradition, T-Mobile is once again offering a free subscription to MLB.TV . In order to take advantage of the deal, T-Mobile customers simply need to log into the T Life app , navigate to the Benefits tab and then hit Redeem after clicking the banner for a free season of MLB.TV. From there, you just need to





Ariana Afghan Jet Veers Off Kabul Runway — Then Uses Air Canada’s Fatal LaGuardia Crash To Shrug It Off
View from the Wing / 7h
An Ariana Afghan Airlines Boeing 737-400 veered off the runway while landing in Kabul, forcing an evacuation by slides and leaving the aircraft stopped in the grass with apparent wing damage. No one was hurt, but the airline drew attention for an astonishing response: it tried to brush off the incident by pointing to Air Canada’s recent fatal crash at LaGuardia.





One of the Best Scenes in ‘Project Hail Mary’ Wasn’t in the Script
Gizmodo / 7h
Sandra Hüller's memorable moment on the mic was a last-minute addition.





Forget the RAM crisis — storage prices are spiralling, and processors could be next, as gaming PC maker warns 'CPU shortage is getting more serious'
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The cost of all key PC components is being hit, as apparently, CPUs are now in the firing line.





Here is NASA's plan for nuking Gateway and sending it to Mars
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
NASA's announcement Tuesday that it will "pause" work on a lunar space station and focus on building a surface base on the Moon was no big surprise to anyone paying attention to the Trump administration's space policy. But what should NASA do with hardware already built for the Gateway outpost? NASA spent close to $4.5 billion on developing a human-tended complex in orbit around the Moon since th





Reddit will require "fishy" accounts to verify they are run by a human
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Reddit will require accounts that exhibit “automated or otherwise fishy behavior” to verify that a human runs them, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said in a Reddit post today. The verification process aims to combat unwanted bots from flooding Reddit at a time when AI bots are poised to take over the Internet . “As AI becomes a bigger part of the Internet, we want to make sure that when you’re on Reddi





We got an audience with the "Lunar Viceroy" to talk how NASA will build a Moon base
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
At the end of a long day on Tuesday, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman looked down at a table littered with microphones and jokingly referred to the space agency's new Moon base manager, Carlos Garcia-Galan , as the "Lunar Viceroy." It was a bit of humor, but it also seemed to represent affection from Isaacman for a long-time NASA employee so willingly taking on a major new challenge. Garcia-Gala





Melania Trump brings humanoid robots to the White House
Mashable / 7h
You wouldn't think that being able to stride through the White House's East Wing without stumbling would make headlines. But as Melania Trump made her way down the red carpet lined hallway to a classical music arrangement, the First Lady was flanked not by the typical Secret Service agent you'd expect to see on presidential grounds, but by a humanoid robot. Yes, robots are in the White House now





How to watch Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup qualifiers for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of vital World Cup qualifiers taking place this week, including Wales vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina. This one-off semi final takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium in Wales, but it's a really difficult contest t





How to watch Italy vs. Northern Ireland online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . World Cup qualifiers are taking place this week. Every game is absolutely huge for the nations taking part, with a place in this summer's showpiece event up for grabs. Italy face off against Northern Ireland at the Stadio di B





How to watch Brazil vs. France online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Brazil vs. France in a 2026 International Friendly for free on TF1 . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 World Cup is looming on the horizon. Preparations are ramping up for the showpiece event on the football schedule, with some absolutely huge international friendlies taking place this week. There are a number of interesting m





How to watch Czechia vs. Ireland online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Czechia vs. Ireland in World Cup qualifiers for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Some huge World Cup qualifiers are taking place this week, including Czechia vs. Ireland. The winner of this one-off semi final will face either Denmark or North Macedonia for a place in the 2026 World Cup. The Fortuna Arena is going





Google unveils TurboQuant, a new AI memory compression algorithm — and yes, the internet is calling it ‘Pied Piper’
TechCrunch / 7h
Google’s TurboQuant has the internet joking about Pied Piper from HBO's "Silicon Valley." The compression algorithm promises to shrink AI’s “working memory” by up to 6x, but it’s still just a lab experiment for now.





Trump Rejects Elon Musk’s Offer To Pay TSA Screeners — Security Lines Expected To Spiral
View from the Wing / 7h
President Trump has rejected Elon Musk’s offer to cover TSA screener pay during the partial government shutdown, even after the administration reportedly considered the idea. That leaves travelers facing the same worsening airport security lines, with no outside fix coming as absenteeism and political leverage keep the pressure on.





GitHub’s Copilot will use you as AI training data, but you can opt out
How-To Geek / 7h
The generative AI models powering ChatGPT, Copilot Gemini, and other assistants were created with mountains of training data. Now, Microsoft will start using interactions with GitHub Copilot as another source of that information, unless you specifically opt out of the collection.





This Budget Fitbit Is Only $70 During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Fitbit devices are among today’s fitness tech deals during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The Charge 6 is down to $119.95 (from $159.95) and the Versa 4 is $149.95 (down from $199.95), but I think the best deal of the bunch is the Inspire 3 at $69.95 (down from $99.95). If you w





HBO Max's Harry Potter series premieres this Christmas
Engadget / 7h
HBO released a teaser trailer and premiere date for its take on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone . The show will premiere on the HBO Max streaming network this December 25. It's a rare case where a big-ticket project is coming out earlier than anticipated instead of later; the series wasn't expected to arrive until 2027. HBO has already proved its bona fides with lush adaptations of fanta





Webb and Hubble telescopes combine forces for a new view of Saturn
Engadget / 7h
The ESA, NASA and CSA have released new images of Saturn captured by the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes that offer an unprecedented view of the gas giant's atmosphere. Particularly, comparing shots captured with Hubble against an infrared view from Webb highlights details in the composition and movement of Saturn's outer layers. The Hubble images were captured as part of the Outer Planet





Spring cleaning deals at Amazons spring sale: Save on kitchen, bathroom, and laundry supplies
Mashable / 8h
A quick look at the best cleaning deals from Amazon's spring sale Best cleaning product deal Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray (3 pack) $13.20 at Amazon (save $4.08) Best laundry deal Seventh Generation Free & Clear Laundry Detergent Packs (64 count) $12.85 at Amazon (save $6.46) Best cordless vacuum deal Shark PowerDetect Pet Plus Clean & Empty $399.99 at Amazon (save $200) No,





Save 20% on a Roblox digital gift card during Amazons Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $20: As of March 25, get 20% off a $100 Roblox digital gift card . That means you only need to pay $80 for a $100 gift card to redeem on Roblox . Opens in a new window Credit: Roblox $100 Roblox Digital Gift Card $80 at Amazon $100 Save $20 Whether you're a Roblox fan or you've got kids who won't stay away from it, Robux are a hot in-game commodity. As of March 25, get 20% off a $100 Roblox





AI's got Talent: In a weird twist, someone just launched a marketplace for AI Agents that's not far off a human-powered job board
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Agentalent.ai enables enterprises to post, evaluate, and hire AI agents while developers gain direct access to operational deployment.





Amazon Spring Sale Deal: The Typhur Dome 2 Air Fryer Is 30% Off
Wired / 8h
I tested more than 30 air fryers this past year. The Typhur Dome 2 is the one I recommend, and it’s uncommonly cheap right now.





Google’s new Android Automotive update wants to control your car's 'brain' —as Micron predicts cars will soon need 300GB of RAM
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Cars are rapidly turning into computers as Android Automotive update will soon make it the ‘brain’ of your car, but Micron says vehicles will soon need 300GB of RAM to function.





What Eiichiro Oda Kept (and Cut) From the Original Manga Pilot of ‘One Piece’
Gizmodo / 8h
'Romance Dawn,' the one-shot blueprint for Oda's magnum opus, expands the world of 'One Piece' as intriguingly as Netflix's live-action series—just in reverse.





I intentionally overheated my NVMe SSD (and proved your cheap motherboard heatsink is fine)
How-To Geek / 8h
NVMe SSD prices have gone to the moon, so it's more important than ever to protect your expensive investment. The 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe I grabbed for $100 is now literally triple the price. Lately, I've been wondering if the stock NVMe heatsink that came with my motherboard is good enough to protect the drive from its worst enemy—heat. So, I ran some tests to find out.





If I Had a Home Gym, This Is the Storage Rack I'd Buy During Amazon's Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're dedicated enough to have a home gym, there's no reason you should waste precious workout time by digging through a heap of equipment or making multiple trips across your garage to grab different dumbbells between sets. Normally $129.99, this home gym storage rack





What Happens Now That Meta and YouTube Were Found Legally Negligent
Lifehacker / 8h
On Wednesday , a Los Angeles jury found both Meta and YouTube negligent for their failure to warn their users about potential dangers associated with their apps and services. Specifically, the jury found that Meta and YouTube "harmed" a young user, a now 20-year-old identified as K.G.M., via addictive features that led to the user's "mental health distress." Meta and YouTube are now on the hook f





Don't buy Apple's new MacBook Air M5 — the award-winning MacBook Air M4 just dropped to its lowest price ever at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
You can skip Apple's newly released MacBook Air M5 — Amazon has the award-winning 13-inch MacBook Air M4 on sale for a record-low price of $949.99.





Meta Lays Off 700 Employees, While Rewarding Top Executives
NYT > Technology / 8h
The jobs cuts and a new stock program for executives come as Meta continues to shift its focus to artificial intelligence.





'The robots are here' — Melania Trump walks alongside creepy humanoid at White House summit like it’s the most normal thing in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Figure 03 humanoid robot makes a surprise visit to the White House, alongside First Lady Melania Trump, who is ready for robot teachers.





Physical Switch 2 Games Will Soon Cost More Than Digital Versions
Gizmodo / 8h
Welcome to the era where physical ownership is a luxury.





One Day, Three Big Swings: NASA’s Bold New Plans for the Moon, Mars, and Earth Orbit
Gizmodo / 8h
It's goodbye to Lunar Gateway and hello to Moon base.





Meta Lays Off 700 Employees, While Rewarding Top Executives
NYT > Technology / 8h
The jobs cuts and a new stock program for executives come as Meta continues to shift its focus to artificial intelligence.





Meta, YouTube must pay $3M to woman who got hooked on apps as a child
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
On Wednesday, a Los Angeles jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $3 million in damages to a young woman who successfully argued that the companies' social media apps were designed to addict children. Meta will pay the majority of the fine, 70 percent, while YouTube-owner Google is on the hook for 30 percent, the jury decided. During the six-week trial, the jury heard that Meta and Google designed





Nintendo is raising prices of Switch 2 game cartridges starting in May
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The downloadable versions of Nintendo's first-party Switch games have always cost the same amount to buy, despite the costs of manufacturing and shipping physical releases. This was still true when the Switch 2 launched last year, despite persistent rumors and misinformation to the contrary . But that's finally, definitively changing later this year. Nintendo announced today that beginning in May





'A critical point': Nearly 80% of UK firms have adopted AI — but barely any are seeing a positive ROI so far
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
UK businesses widely adopt AI tools, yet weak planning, unclear goals, and inconsistent tracking continue to limit measurable returns and outcomes.





Razer's new Blade 16 has Intel's latest chips and ultra-fast RAM
Engadget / 9h
After leaning into some questionable AI antics at CES 2026, Razer is making some altogether more practical updates to its 16-inch laptop by giving it newer chips and faster RAM. The new Razer Blade 16 features Intel's new Core Ultra chips and speedy LPDDR5X-9600 MHz RAM, and is available to order today for $3,500. The Razer Blade 16 is designed to split the difference between the portable Razer B





Marvel Says the Real World Parallels in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Are Coincidental
Gizmodo / 9h
If the events in the season two premiere felt a little too real, well, it wasn't designed that way. That's just the world.





6 underrated Netflix movies that are worth your time this weekend
How-To Geek / 9h
Netflix, a streaming platform that has been around for many years, has a plethora of movies to watch. Whether original movies that make the subscription worth it or box office hits now on streaming, there are plenty of choices.





The Fitbit Inspire 3 is 'a great entry point to the health and fitness-tracking world' — and it's back to its lowest price at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I'm a huge fan of the Fitbit Inspire 3 — and it's currently down to its lowest ever price thanks to the Amazon Big Spring Sale.





Surreal Footage Shows Melania Trump Walking Into White House Summit With Humanoid Robot
Futurism / 9h
President Donald Trump’s State-of-the-Union speech last month was notably light on education policy. While actively dismantling the US Department of Education and implementing shameful anti-trans policies at schools , the Trump administration has focused its efforts on AI education in what it frames as an attempt to ensure that young Americans have the “skills and understanding necessary to thriv





Amazon's Prices on the Fire TV 4-Series Are Ridiculously Low During the Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon is selling its 4-series Fire TVs for almost comically low prices during its ongoing Big Spring Sale . The 50" model is $239.97, and the 43" is $199; that's 40% off the list price and the lowest price Amazon has ever offered on these 4K smart TVs. And it might be a few years until we see TVs this cheap again. Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 55" HDR





This Hydrow Rowing Machine Delivers a Full-Body Workout, and It's $300 Off for Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Rowing is my latest fitness obsession. A good workout on a rowing machine can engage up to 86% of your muscles, combining cardio and strength training while being gentle on your joints. After a few months of testing the new Hydrow Arc Rowing Machine—which I reviewed in dept





Melania Trump wants a robot to homeschool your child
TechCrunch / 9h
The first lady sees AI and robotics playing a prominent role in the future of American education.





There’s Something Very Dark About a Lot of Those Viral AI Fruit Videos
Wired / 9h
With female AI fruit being fart-shamed and even sexually assaulted, there’s a misogynistic undercurrent to the fruit slop microdramas, even as they appear to be cultivating genuine fans.





Riding the GLP-1 boom, VITL lands $7.5M to overhaul cash-pay clinic prescribing
TechCrunch / 9h
The startup provides an e-prescribing marketplace for the booming cash-pay clinic market.





Nintendo to start charging different prices for first-party digital and physical games
Engadget / 9h
Nintendo just announced it will soon start charging different prices for first-party Switch 2 games based on whether the content is digital or physical . This could actually be a good thing for those who like to download their games instead of heading to a brick-and-mortar store to pick up a copy, as digital titles are getting a nice discount. It starts with the release of Yoshi and the Mysteriou





YouTube is bringing affiliate shopping features to more creators
Engadget / 9h
YouTube creators can start making money earlier in their careers. On Wednesday, the company said it's reducing the Shopping affiliate program subscriber threshold from 1,000 to 500. The affiliate program launched in 2022, allowing creators to earn kickbacks when viewers buy products tagged in their videos. It applies to YouTube Shorts, VOD and Live content. Creators will still need to meet the Yo





Meta, YouTube found guilty of negligence in history-making social media addiction trial
Mashable / 9h
A Los Angeles jury has ruled that social media giants Meta and Google-owned Youtube are guilty of negligent platform design that resulted in harm to a young user's mental health. The ruling came after several days of deliberation in a personal injury lawsuit that industry experts say will have rippling effects on Big Tech. SEE ALSO: Meta loses major child safety trial, ordered to pay $375 million





The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for Super Mario Bros. Wonder has a little bit for everyone
Mashable / 9h
I'm going to get one thing out of the way first: The full, official title for this game is Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park . I'm saying this now because I don't want to ever type all of that out again. Anyway, that's the name for the $20 Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade (or $80 if you don't already own the original game) for Super Mario Bros. Wonder , a rat





How to watch Turkey vs. Romania online for free
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Live stream Turkey vs. Romania in World Cup qualifiers for free on TV8 . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are some absolutely enormous World Cup qualifiers taking place this week, including Turkey vs. Romania. This semi-final matchup is hosted by the TüpraÅŸ Stadium in Instabul — expect a seriously passionate home support driving Turkey onto





Top LLM PyPl package compromised to steal user details - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Aqua Security’s Trivy vulnerability scanner compromise is trickling down into a hugely popular Python package.





How to enable Android's dual-pane tablet mode on your phone
How-To Geek / 9h
There’s no denying that people love big phones. Android already does a pretty good job of putting all the screen real estate to good use, but there’s a hidden setting that can unlock some special abilities that are typically reserved for even bigger devices.





Supreme Court rejects Sony's attempt to kick music pirates off the Internet
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Supreme Court today decided that Internet service providers cannot be held liable for their customers' copyright infringement unless they take specific steps that cause users to violate copyrights. The court ruled unanimously in favor of Internet provider Cox Communications, though two justices did not agree with the majority's reasoning. The ruling effectively means that ISPs do not have to





Google's TurboQuant AI-compression algorithm can reduce LLM memory usage by 6x
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Even if you don't know much about the inner workings of generative AI models, you probably know they need a lot of memory. Hence, it is currently almost impossible to buy a measly stick of RAM without getting fleeced . Google Research recently revealed TurboQuant , a compression algorithm that reduces the memory footprint of large language models (LLMs) while also boosting speed and maintaining a





Antibiotic resistance among germs swells during droughts, study suggests
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
For as long as we've known that soil bacteria manufacture molecular weapons to fight each other, we've been swiping their battle plans. In clinics and hospitals, those turf-war weapons have become miraculous drugs of modern medicine—antibiotics—that blow away otherwise deadly infections. But, of course, there's a dark side of mimicking microbial munitions—bacteria have defenses, too, namely antib





Every Geekom mini PC deal worth buying in the Amazon Big Spring Sale based on our testing — these are my top mini computers for office work and content creation
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
We ran the tests and these are the Geekom mini PCs you'll want to check out, whether you need a reliable office machine or a content creation workstation that's AI-ready.





Jury rules against Meta and YouTube in social media addiction case
Engadget / 10h
A jury in Los Angeles has found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a closely-watched trial over social media addiction. The companies were ordered to pay $6 million in damages to the woman who said she was harmed by their addictive features as a child. The case was brought by a 20-year-old woman, named in court documents as “K.G.M,” who sued Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap, saying that she ha





The Garmin Forerunner 265 Is a Pretty Good Buy During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The best sale you’ll find on a Garmin watch during the ongoing Amazon Big Spring Sale is probably this Forerunner 265 , which will run you $344.95. It’s an excellent watch—I said as much when I reviewed it . If this watch appeals to you, go ahead and buy it—but there are so





Pentagon’s Biggest Champion of Blacklisting Anthropic Has a Few Million Reasons for His Stance
Gizmodo / 10h
The former Uber exec is a Perplexity guy.





JetBlue Explores Selling Itself — Advisors Are Looking At United, Southwest And Alaska As Buyers
View from the Wing / 10h
JetBlue is reportedly exploring a sale to another airline, with advisors evaluating how deals with United, Southwest or Alaska might fare in Washington. Any buyer would face antitrust scrutiny, but the fact that JetBlue is actively gaming out a sale shows how high the stakes have become for the airline’s turnaround.





Anthropic gives Claude Code new 'auto mode' which lets it choose its own permissions
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Claude Code users have been bypassing permission prompts – new "middle ground" auto mode will speed up Claude more safely.





How ‘Star City’ Will Be Completely Different From ‘For All Mankind’
Gizmodo / 10h
Showrunners Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi explained how their new Apple TV space show is different from the old one.





Astronomers Spot Previously Unknown Space ‘Cavity’ That’s Quietly Protecting the Moon
Gizmodo / 10h
The Earth's magnetosphere reportedly performs beyond expectations.





OpenClaw Agents Can Be Guilt-Tripped Into Self-Sabotage
Wired / 10h
In a controlled experiment, OpenClaw agents proved prone to panic and vulnerable to manipulation. They even disabled their own functionality when gaslit by humans.





Banish slow speeds and dead zones with these Netgear Wi-Fi 7 router deals up to $100 off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Say goodbye to slow speeds and dead zones with these three Netgear Wi-Fi 7 routers up to 24% off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale





This ergonomic office chair's got your back! Sihoo B100 with adaptive lumbar support, a wide headrest, and flip-up armrests is $40 off for Amazon's Big Spring sale
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Sihoo B100 ergonomic chair with adaptive lumbar support, a wide headrest, and flip-up armrests is $40 off for Amazon's Big Spring sale.





100% Choice Privileges To Flying Blue Transfer Bonus: I Went All-In
One Mile at a Time / 10h
While this is niche, here’s a promotion that I took advantage of, and which caused me to empty out my Choice Privileges account. I’m not saying it’s the best deal on earth, but in my specific situation, I think it made sense. Choice Privileges to Air France-KLM Flying Blue transfer bonus Choice Privileges lets members convert hotel points into airline points, and typically these transfers are at





Your current GPU is going to have to last you a lot longer than you think, and Nvidia's to blame
How-To Geek / 10h
As I’m writing this, NVIDIA is the largest company in the world, with a market cap exceeding $4 trillion. Team Green is now the leader among the Magnificent Seven of the tech world, having surpassed them all in just a few short years.





Why Does Every Case of AI Hiring a Human Feel Like a Groveling Publicity Stunt?
Futurism / 10h
It’s been a strange launch for RentAHuman, the job platform built for AI agents to hire human gig workers to complete real-world tasks. In its early days, the site was overrun with humans desperate to make a quick buck — while the AI agents that would ostensibly assign those jobs were nowhere to be found. Flash forward a few weeks, and the site seems to be filling out. Examples of seemingly succe





I love my Galaxy Watch8 Classic after just two weeks with it, and it just dropped to a record low price in the UK (if you act fast)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Recently, I picked up a Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic, and it's currently on sale at record-low prices.





The Best Budget Treadmill Is Even Cheaper During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Running is one of the simplest workouts a person can do—and unless you have plans on opening up a professional-grade gym, there's probably no need for you to blow thousands of dollars on a fancy treadmill. Today, one of the best budget treadmills, the NordicTrack T Series 5





My Favorite JBL Over-Ear Headphones Are $100 Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're a music aficionado looking for a deal during Amazon's Big Spring Sale , these JBL Tour One M3 headphones might change your relationship with sound like they changed mine . And!—they're on sale for the lowest price Amazon has ever offered, a neat $100 off off the f





Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
BBC News / 10h
A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.





Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in landmark social media addiction trial
TechCrunch / 10h
Evidence presented at the trial swayed the jury to the plaintiff's side, demonstrating that Meta understood how addictive its platforms could be among teens in particular and that it was actively researching the issue and using its findings to increase engagement among young users.





Meta is cutting several hundred jobs
TechCrunch / 10h
Meta is laying off several hundred employees across multiple teams, including sales, recruiting, and the Reality Labs division. The cuts will impact employees in the U.S. and other international markets.





Meta and Google Lose Landmark Case on Social Media Addiction
Gizmodo / 10h
“We respectfully disagree with the verdict and are evaluating our legal options," said Meta.





New Covid-19 Variant BA.3.2 Is Spreading and May ‘Evade Immunity,’ CDC Warns
Gizmodo / 10h
The new CDC report found that the new variant has spread to 25 U.S. states and 23 countries worldwide.





Here's your first look at For All Mankind spinoff Star City
Engadget / 10h
Apple’s excellent For All Mankind might be wrapping up after its recently confirmed sixth season, but as one big-budget alt-history sci-fi show departs, another is born. Apple TV has just dropped the first teaser for Star City , which focuses on the reimagined space race of the 1960s from the Soviet perspective. ICYMI, For All Mankind has been running for nearly five seasons now (the fifth arrive





Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 25
Mashable / 10h
Tonight's Moon phase is the First Quarter. This is when half of the Moon that faces Earth is lit up. It comes halfway between the New Moon and the Full Moon phases. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, March 25, the Moon phase is First Quarter. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 44% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. Tonight, without any visual aids, you can see the Mares Fecunditati





Lawsuit against Elon Musk threatens DOGE actions, survives early court challenge
Mashable / 10h
An attempt from the Trump administration to squash a lawsuit against Elon Musk for illegally exercising executive-level power as the head of DOGE has failed. A federal judge dismissed the U.S. government's dismissal request earlier this week. “Defendants appear to make the extraordinary argument that an individual who holds an important office and wields immense power is not subject to the Appoin





The $200 home studio challenge — can I create a cheap recording setup for music and podcasting?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
$200 challenge: Can I build a super-cheap home recording setup for music and podcasting?





Can't decide which coffee to choose? De'Longhi's new espresso machine offers over 50 options grouped by 'mood and style'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The menu is huge, but it's easy to find exactly what you want.





Self-Directed Delivery Robot Directs Itself Straight Through a Bus Shelter
Gizmodo / 10h
Whoops! Who could possibly have seen something like this coming?





Roundtables: The Next Era of Space Exploration
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Listen to the session or watch below Whether it’s the race to find life on Mars, the campaign to outsmart killer asteroids, or the quest to make the moon a permanent home to astronauts, scientists’ efforts in space can tell us more about where humanity is headed. This subscriber-only discussion examines the progress and possibilities ahead. Speakers: Amanda Silverman , features & investigations e





Razer's Nikke collab finally lets you arm your rifle-wielding waifu with a cat-eared gamer headset
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Developer Level Infinite just announced a new Goddess of Victory: Nikke collab and it includes an exclusive skin.





I’ve tested a ton of open earbuds, but these are the only three models I’d buy
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I can be pretty picky when it comes to open earbuds, but if I was going to buy a set, it would certainly be one of these.





I'm done worrying about this RAM crisis — it's time to spice up my gaming PC setup with a new OLED or mini-LED monitor
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The RAM crisis is impacting almost all aspects of the PC hardware market, but there are other ways to improve your gaming PC setup.





Amex debuts Graphite Business Cash card with $1,500 welcome bonus
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card is a new option for high-spending business owners looking to earn strong cash-back rewards with a simple earning structure. This new American Express business card fits neatly into the mid-tier space with a $295 annual fee (see rates and fees ). As with any American Express card, timing your application matters. Amex generally limits cardmembers to earni





The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse
Wired / 10h
“This is my home”: At a VR comedy club in Horizon Worlds, users mourn Meta's plans for the platform.





Google's Lyria 3 Pro can now generate AI music (slop) up to 3 minutes in length
Engadget / 10h
Google just introduced Lyria 3 Pro , an updated version of its AI model that generates songs based on prompts. The biggest improvement here is the ability to make full three-minute songs, up from 30 seconds when the product launched last month . The tool also brings a lot more customization into the mix. Users can now prompt the model to create specific elements within a song, like intros, verses





Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the AI era.





Save $100 on Our Favorite Soundbar and Subwoofer Combo
Wired / 10h
The JBL Bar 500MK2 boasts Dolby Atmos support and easy setup and streaming.





Trump staffs science and technology panel with non-scientists
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
PCAST, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, is generally not a high-profile group. It tends to be noticed when things go wrong, such as when the PCAST head named by Biden had to resign due to abusive behavior. Biden, who was generally supportive of science, didn't even name the members of PCAST until eight months after his inauguration. So it's no surprise that an admini





Google bumps up Q Day deadline to 2029, far sooner than previously thought
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google is dramatically shortening its readiness deadline for the arrival of Q Day, the point at which existing quantum computers can break public-key cryptography algorithms that secure decades' worth of secrets belonging to militaries, banks, governments, and nearly every individual on earth. In a post published on Wednesday, Google said it is giving itself until 2029 to prepare for this event.





I write about TV deals for a living — here's what I'd buy from Amazon's Spring Prime Day to watch the Sweet Sixteen
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is live, and as TechRadar's deals editor, I've rounded up the 13 best TVs that I'd buy to watch the Sweet Sixteen on.





This Heart Rate Monitor Is Widely Regarded As the Best, and It’s 27% Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A chest strap is the most accurate way to measure your heart rate during workouts, and today some of the best ones are discounted for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale . That includes the popular and highly rated Polar H10 . Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor $84.55 at Amazon $104.95 Save





Google's Pixel 9a Is Just $399 for the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 10h
It's tempting when choosing a new smartphone to go for the latest and greatest model. In Google's corner, there's the Pixel 10 series, including the brand-new Pixel 10a . But tech has advanced a lot in recent years, to the point where the value of a last-gen smartphone is often just as good—if not better—than the latest model. Take, for example, the Pixel 9a . You can pick up the predecessor to t





The Best Budget Running Watch Is Even Cheaper During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you've been searching for an affordable running watch, one of your best options just got even more budget-friendly. The Suunto Run is at the lowest price it ever gets, down to $179. That's a solid 10% discount (or $20 off) from its typical $199 price tag, during Amazon's





Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
NYT > Technology / 11h
A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.





Meta lays off hundreds of workers, including more from Reality Labs
Engadget / 11h
Meta is laying off more employees. Of the hundreds of cuts made on Wednesday, the Reality Labs division is one of the prime recipients. The layoffs come a day after news broke that Meta executives (sans Mark Zuckerberg) could be set for windfalls of up to $2.7 billion each under new pay packages. Today's cuts of “hundreds” fall well short of its reported 20 percent workforce reduction plans that





11 million students possibly at risk after classroom software used by millions hacked
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Infinite Campus was breached by ShinyHunters - but says it won't negotiate with the attackers.





Bernie Sanders and AOC propose a ban on data center construction
TechCrunch / 11h
Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced companion legislation to halt construction on new data centers until Congress passes comprehensive AI regulation.





Sony and Honda Cancel Their Big PlayStation-Integrated EV
Gizmodo / 11h
Another electric vehicle bites the dust.





Best Vacuum Deals for Amazon's Spring Sale: Dyson, Shark, Bissell (2026)
Wired / 11h
New gear for spring cleaning just got cheaper. Don't miss these discounted robot vacuums, stick vacuums, and hand vacs.





5 weird things you can plug into your Phone's USB port
How-To Geek / 11h
These days, most smartphones have a USB-C port that you only use for one thing: charging. And while we've recently explained that the USB-C port on an iPhone, Galaxy, or Android can do a lot more than that , it can also power all sorts of wild gadgets. Here are five things you probably didn't know you could plug into your phone's USB port.





I test TVs for a living and these 4 models are my picks if you're looking for a new TV for the World Cup
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The World Cup is only a couple of months away, so there's no better time to upgrade your TV. I've picked four of the best models you can get right now, all for under $1,000.





Should Nintendo be worried? The maker of the best Switch accessory just announced the 'ultimate' Switch 2 controller
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
CRKD just unveiled the 'ultimate' Nintendo Switch 2 controller.





Scan Finds Presence of Nuclear Fuel in 3I/ATLAS
Futurism / 11h
Deuterium, a stable and non-radioactive isotope of hydrogen that features a neutron in addition to the single proton in its core, is extremely abundant across the universe. But when combined with tritium, a different hydrogen isotope that features not just one but two additional neutrons, it can kick start a powerful nuclear fusion reaction. Scientists hope to one day use these isotopes to genera





Everything to Remember About ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Ahead of ‘The Testaments’
Gizmodo / 11h
The sequel series starring Chase Infiniti (‘One Battle After Another’) and Emmy winner Ann Dowd begins April 8 on Hulu.





Why the AI boom is driving up the price of your next car: Inside RAMageddon
How-To Geek / 11h
The automotive industry is staring down a structural threat that mirrors the 2021 semiconductor crisis, but this time the root cause may be more permanent. While the previous shortage was a byproduct of pandemic-era logistics and supply chain hiccups, the "RAMageddon" phenomenon is a result of strategic capacity reallocation.





Carbon Nanofibers in Dry-Coated Batteries Will Boost Energy Density by 20% for Tesla
Next Big Future / 11h
Carbon Nanofibers in Dry-Coated Batteries (21.8% Energy Density Gain) is described by Jordan at the Limiting Factor. A new University of Chicago paper (published March 2026) demonstrates a simple but powerful tweak to dry-electrode cathode design that delivers a 21.8% increase in usable energy density while maintaining excellent cycle life. The breakthrough relies entirely on ... Read more





Amazon’s Spring Sale Is Blooming With Smart Bird Feeders
Wired / 11h
These Amazon Spring Sale picks actually deserve a spot in your yard.





The reMarkable 2 is my favorite tablet in the world — and this discount bundle is a masterclass in focus for business professionals and writers
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I love this handwriting tablet tailored for distraction-free productivity - and it's cheaper in the sales right now.





These Refurbished AirPods4 (With ANC) Are Just $118 During the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple's AirPods Pro might be its most premium, expensive earbuds, but that doesn't mean they're hogging all the features. While they have the interchangeable ear tips, heart rate sensor, and the ability to be used as hearing aids, there are plenty of features you might assu





What's New on Netflix in April 2026
Lifehacker / 11h
Netflix's April lineup is packed with something for everyone. There are new installments of reality series Million Dollar Secret (April 15), Netflix's answer to NBC's The Traitors, and Temptation Island (April 10). Comedy series Running Point (April 23) also returns for a second season, with Kate Hudson starring as the president of her family's pro basketball franchise. Big Mistakes (April 9) is





DeleteMe acquires social media security tool Block Party
TechCrunch / 11h
Tracey Chou founded Block Party in 2018 as a tool to help people stay safe from targeted harassment on Twitter, inspired by her own experiences.





The Afeela 1 came too late and now is gone too soon
Engadget / 11h
One of the most overly hyped, unfortunately named and curiously positioned cars has been officially killed . It's the Afeela 1, better known as the PlayStation Car, and it was meant to be an ultimate intersection of personal mobility and digital media. It is, instead, dead, killed by a combination of headwinds that even the most pessimistic of mobility analysts couldn't have foreseen when it was





5 new Makita products coming soon that aren't power tools
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're a fan of Makita's expansive power tool ecosystem or deploy it daily on a jobsite, you likely have a huge collection of tools and battery packs. For those who have all the tools they'll ever need, Makita is set to release several capable new accessories in 2026 that are worth waiting for.





Supreme Court rules ISPs aren't liable for subscribers' music piracy
Engadget / 11h
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 25 that Cox Communications is not liable for copyright infringement committed by its subscribers, reversing a 2024 appeals court decision that had upheld the ISP's liability. Sony Music Entertainment and other major labels sued Cox in 2018, arguing the company failed to terminate internet service for subscribers repeatedly flagged for pirating copyrigh





I highly recommend grabbing Kindle Unlimited for 99 cents during the Big Spring Sale
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $34.98 : As of March 25, the first day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, new and returning subscribers can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for only 99 cents. It usually costs $11.99 per month, so you'll save nearly $35 across three months. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Unlimited $0.99 for 3 months (save $11.99/month) I'm doing some digital spring cleaning this season, and sev





iOS 26.4 available now: All updates, security improvements to know
Mashable / 11h
Apple released iOS 26.4 on Tuesday, bringing a wide range of new features, quality-of-life improvements, and numerous security patches. The release touches nearly every corner of the operating system — from the Music and Podcasts apps to the kernel — and includes changes that will be noticeable to casual users and security-conscious ones alike. The update is available for iPhone 11 and later and





Google launches Lyria 3 Pro music generation model
TechCrunch / 11h
Google is launching Lyria 3 Pro, an upgraded music model that generates longer, more customizable tracks, as it expands AI music tools across Gemini, enterprise products, and other services.





Russia arrests alleged owner of cybercrime forum LeakBase, report says
TechCrunch / 11h
Russian state-owned media reported that police in Russia arrested the administrator of LeakBase, a large hacking forum.





Who needs a DJI? This ultimate DIY drone hits 67mph and costs just $155
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Max Imagination has shared the painstaking design and build process that went into creating his cheap, speedy FPV drone, and provides full instructions for anyone who wants to repeat his feat.





Who’s driving Waymo’s self-driving cars? Sometimes, the police.
TechCrunch / 11h
First responders have had to take control of Waymo vehicles and move them during emergency situations, including in at least two active crime scenes, TechCrunch found.





Trump Rewards Big Tech’s Biggest Bootlickers With Seats on AI Policy Board
Gizmodo / 11h
The board mostly consisted of academics under Biden.





5 things your Android phone's buttons can secretly control (besides volume and power)
How-To Geek / 11h
Most of us use our Android phone’s side buttons only to adjust the volume or lock the screen—but that barely scratches the surface of what they can do. With the right setup, those side buttons can launch your digital assistant, activate Emergency SOS, and perform other useful tasks.





The Best Kindles Have the Deepest Discounts During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Invariably, the best time to buy one of Amazon's devices, from Blink video doorbells to Echo smart speakers , is during one of the mega-retailer's semi-annual sale events, and the ongoing Big Spring Sale is no exception. That means, of course, that it's a great time to be i





Razer’s New Blade 16 Gaming Laptop May Have Good Battery life, for Once
Gizmodo / 12h
Razer's switching to Panther Lake and is trying to fix the worst pain points of the previous premium Blade.





Stop buying family SUVs: 4 reasons this sedan makes more sense
How-To Geek / 12h
Family SUVs have become the default choice for modern households, offering space, versatility, and a commanding driving position. But as prices continue to climb and fuel costs remain a concern, they’re not always the most practical or cost-effective option. In many cases, a well-designed sedan can deliver everything a family needs, while costing less to buy and own.





Spotify is testing a tool to help real artists deal with AI slop on their profiles
Engadget / 12h
Low-quality, mass-produced AI songs have been flooding music streaming platforms like Spotify for a couple of years now. This is annoying, but relatively easy for fans to avoid. However, it leads to real problems for artists. There's so much slop coming in that some gets falsely attributed to actual musicians on these platforms. This messes with brand identity and audience retention, but Spotify





Reddit will prompt some accounts to 'verify humanness' in latest bot crackdown
Engadget / 12h
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has detailed the company's latest plan to fight bots and it means that some accounts will need to "verify humanness," though the company is stopping short of widespread identity verification. In an update, Huffman said that in "rare" cases accounts that seem "fishy" will be prompted for additional verification. Such prompts "will not apply to most users," according to Huf





Don’t buy your next Nintendo Switch 2 game until you use this easy trick to save $15
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Don't buy any Nintendo Switch 2 games without first seeing this money saving trick.





I checked every deal and this is the best budget standing desk across the whole Amazon Big Spring Sale
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
As an office furniture reviewer, this FlexiSpot sit-stand desk is the top pick for me.





Reddit takes on the bots with new ‘human verification’ requirements for fishy behavior
TechCrunch / 12h
Reddit will require suspected automated accounts to verify they’re human, as it ramps up efforts to curb bot-driven spam and manipulation.





Evidence Grows That Trump Is Using the War in Iran to Manipulate Markets
Futurism / 12h
Just after noon on Friday, March 20th, US president Donald Trump declared victory to a group of reporters in his broadly unpopular war with Iran. Just two minutes later, however, he announced he was sending US marines anyway. The next minute, the president said there would be no boots on the ground after all. A few beats later, he admitted he didn’t want a ceasefire, then declared victory again,





Sony's upcoming Bravia 3 II is a mid-range LED TV available in sizes up to 100 inches
Engadget / 12h
Sony just revealed the upcoming Bravia 3 II mid-range LED TV. It'll be available in sizes all the way up to 100 inches, for those in need of a home theater centerpiece. It's considered a mid-range device, but is still outfitted with plenty of tech typically reserved for the company's high-end displays. First of all, these TVs ship with Sony's XR processor . This grants access to the company's pro





Sony adds the Bravia Theater Bar 5 and Bar 7 to its soundbar lineup
Engadget / 12h
Sony already has a robust collection of soundbars in its Bravia Theater lineup . Today, the company is adding two more, as well as new rear speakers and three new subwoofers. The Bar 7 will sit in Sony’s premium tier, alongside the existing (and larger) Bar 8 and Bar 9 models, while the Bar 5 will offer a more compact and more affordable solution just below the current Bar 6. The Bravia Theater B





What ‘Chainsaw Man’ and ‘Evangelion’ Share in Their Endings
Gizmodo / 12h
Tatsuki Fujimoto bringing the popular shonen series to a close rhymes in both themes and the split reaction from its fandoms.





The US Has Already Caused $10 Trillion in Climate Damages—and the Math Gets Worse
Gizmodo / 12h
Individual climate actions have tangible monetary consequences, researchers say. But that goes both ways.





Economy-Class Couch Seats Are Coming to United Airlines Flights
Gizmodo / 12h
The United Relax Row will be available on some long-haul flights starting in 2027.





Your DIY homelab server is secretly costing you more than a dedicated NAS
How-To Geek / 12h
I am currently building a PC to use, at least in part, as a server—but there are downsides to my chosen path compared to a dedicated NAS. If you find yourself debating which route to go, here are the reasons to buy a NAS instead.





These are the 13 best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals
How-To Geek / 12h
It's that time of the year again—not Prime Day, but for the Amazon Big Spring Sale. This seasonal event is much like Prime Day, but you don't need to wait until July to enjoy it. With thousands of items on sale, it can be overwhelming to find what are the best discounts. Don't worry, we have you covered.





United Bet $1 Billion On Air Taxis — Now Scott Kirby Says They Should Not Fly Near Major Airports
View from the Wing / 12h
United Airlines bet on $1 billion worth of electric air taxis as a future way to move passengers to and from its hub airports. Now CEO Scott Kirby says those aircraft should not be operating near major airports at all, a striking reversal that raises new doubts about one of the airline industrys most heavily marketed future bets.





The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Is Nearly $200 Off for the Amazon Big Spring Sale
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're looking for an Apple Watch for extreme sports, or you just want the one with the biggest display and battery life, you should focus your sights on the Ultra. Apple packs as many features and perks into this watch as it can, and, as such, it's the best option for p





Peloton’s Cross-Training Bikes Are on Sale for Their Lowest Prices Ever
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Peloton equipment is discounted for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which means we’re seeing some of the lowest-ever prices for the new “Cross-Training” line of equipment. The regular Bike is $400 off, the Bike+ is $600 off, and the Tread is also $600 off. Peloton Cross Training





Ultrahuman Is Back: Can the Ring Pro Beat Oura in the US Market?
Wired / 12h
Ultrahuman is officially back in the US and looking to disrupt the status quo with its most advanced smart ring yet.





Why strong authentication beyond the browser will define the future of connected devices
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Authentication standards need to extend beyond the browser to cover the full spectrum of connected devices, from vehicles to smart home infrastructure.





The Heated Rivalry soundtrack is coming to vinyl and CD: Where to buy every variant
Mashable / 12h
The viral bops from Heated Rivalry are finally getting a physical release. Billboard reports that the soundtrack album to Crave's hit gay hockey show will drop this summer on CD and vinyl (in two different variants, no less). Preorders open this Thursday, March 26 through Milan Records, a Los Angeles-based record label. Fans can sign up for availablity updates on its website. Pricing hasn't been





OpenAI’s Sora shutting down: When it happens, 2 AI video alternatives
Mashable / 12h
You may have heard that OpenAI is killing its Sora AI video generation tool . However, that doesn't mean it's the end of the line for AI video generation in general. Sam Altman's company announced the surprising move on Tuesday afternoon, in conjunction with Disney axing its big-money partnership with OpenAI at the same time. The nature of the announcement made it seem, at least from the outside





A new 2-night MGM package bundles Las Vegas hotels, meals and a show for $330
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
On a quest to prove that Las Vegas can still be affordable, MGM Resorts International is going all in on the all-inclusive model by offering a new booking option that includes a room, meals and lots of entertainment for one relatively affordable price. Both Luxor Hotel & Casino and Excalibur Hotel & Casino are now offering a new all-inclusive experience that includes two nights at either property





Why this battery company is pivoting to AI
MIT Technology Review / 12h
Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about how he sees the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die. It’s kind of the reality,” he says. Hu is the CEO of SES AI, a Massachusetts-based battery company. It once had aims of making huge amounts of advanced lithium metal batteries for major industries like electric vehicles—but now the company is





Invincible season 4 episode 4 does something the Prime Video show has never done before — but fans are saying 'this is not it' for a wholly different reason
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Invincible season 4 just introduced a storyline that isn't in the comics, but it has taken a backseat to another big fan discussion.





How soap opera-TikTok hybrids became a billion-dollar business
TechCrunch / 12h
Over the past few years, a new category of mobile apps has quietly exploded into a multi-billion dollar business. They’re called “micro dramas” — short-form, mobile-first scripted shows designed to be watched vertically on your phone. Think soap opera meets TikTok, complete with secret billionaire romances, disapproving werewolf mothers-in-law, and cliffhangers engineered to keep users tapping. Th





Privacy Isn’t the Only Thing Plaguing Meta’s Smart Glasses
Gizmodo / 12h
A European rollout is also hitting blockades thanks to the smart glasses' battery and use of AI.





You don’t need Microsoft Word anymore, these 4 free apps prove it
How-To Geek / 12h
I’m always looking for writing tools that match how I work, not ones that try to dictate a workflow. Microsoft Word still gets the job done, but it tries to be everything at once, and that often makes it feel heavier than it needs to be for everyday writing. And if I can avoid another monthly subscription in the process, that's even better.





The rise of the cyber hacker - does clout matter more than cash?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Cybercriminals chase notoriety, reshaping threats as disruption eclipses profit in 2026, across industries worldwide increasingly.





iOS 26.4 is here with some handy upgrades for your iPhone — here are the 5 best new features
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The iOS 26.4 update is now available. Here are 5 of the biggest new features it contains.





How to get early access to Alexa+ in the UK — here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon's next-generation, AI-powered smart assistant has made it to the UK; here's what you need to sign up for early access.





AI robot snaps together like Lego and moves unlike anything I've ever seen before — I can't stop watching
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Researchers used AI to design an unusual-looking Lego-like AI robot that moves and survives unlike any robot you've seen before.





Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down
TechCrunch / 12h
Investors like Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, and Elad Gil can't get enough of AI legal tech startup Harvey.