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Seth Meyers calls out Eric Trumps $24m Pentagon deal for his robot startup
Mashable / now
Eric Trump's robotics company reportedly landed a $24 million deal with the Pentagon, with Foundation Future Industries contracted to deliver its Phantom MK1 humanoid robots for use by the U.S military. If the president's son receiving millions for his tech startup from the government sounds like a conflict of interest, Seth Meyers agrees with you. During his "A Closer Look" segment on Late Night
Regularly over $2,000, the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 is $949.99 in a limited-time deal
Mashable / now
SAVE $1,350: As of April 24, the Eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 is on sale for $949.99 at Amazon. That's a 59% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: eufy eufy Robot Lawn Mower E15 $949.99 at Amazon $2,299.99 Save $1,350.00 The warmer, brighter days are fast approaching and with it comes the task of keeping the lawn neat and tidy. But thankfully, long gone are the days where you need to
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are $50 off at Amazon — buy now for $249
Mashable / now
SAVE $50: As of April 24, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) have been marked down to $249 at Amazon. This is $50 off their list price of $299. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) $249 at Amazon $299 Save $50 If you're looking to treat yourself to some new earbuds this spring, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are a pair we think are
To get Margos Got Money Troubles right, Rufi Thorpe had to earn the trust of OnlyFans creators
Mashable / now
The content and format of Rufi Thorpe's Margo's Got Money Troubles seem antithetical to each other — a novel about the internet. Yet, Thorpe's book manages to perfectly encapsulate navigating life as a creator and sex worker online. The experience of motherhood and OnlyFans Thorpe captured in her 2024 novel is now an Apple TV series of the same name , starring Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and
The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps
Wired / 9min
A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real.
Health-care AI is here. We don’t know if it actually helps patients.
MIT Technology Review / 11min
I don’t need to tell you that AI is everywhere . Or that it is being used, increasingly, in hospitals. Doctors are using AI to help them with notetaking. AI-based tools are trawling through patient records, flagging people who may require certain support or treatments. They are also used to interpret medical exam results and X-rays. A growing number of studies suggest that many of these tools can
Porsche's new Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric can do 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds
Engadget / 16min
Porsche has announced an electric version of its popular Cayenne Coupé and it could be the company's most powerful vehicle ever — either ICE or electric. Mechanically, the Cayenne Coupé Electric is nearly identical to the Cayenne Electric but the body is substantially sleeker for improved range and performance. While the front end of the Coupé looks much the same as the Cayenne Electric, the back
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money
NYT > Technology / 34min
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses
NYT > Technology / 34min
The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.
Safeguarding what makes us human in the age of AI
Mashable / 38min
Privacy, as a thing of value in the human experience, is perhaps as old as clothes, or doors, or whispers. As a legal concept, though, it’s younger than the Kodak camera. And that’s not a coincidence. The concept of a right to privacy was first sketched out in 1890 by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis in direct response to the emerging threats posed by "instantaneous photographs and newspaper ente
Mother Mary review: Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel are rapturous
Mashable / 38min
Filmmakers often express frustrations about the genre labels put on their work by studio marketing, the media, and even their fans. Perhaps this is why David Lowery's tagline for his latest film, Mother Mary , focuses on what it's not. "This is not a ghost story. This is not a love story." Maybe he doesn't want his rapturous work described in such simple terms. But here's the thing. It is a ghost
Stop renting apps and own them instead with this $90 Microsoft Office license
Mashable / 38min
TL;DR : Enjoy five game-changing apps for just $89.97 (reg. $249.99) with this Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License , on sale now through May 17. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License $89.97 $249.99 Save $160.02 Tired of paying monthly for productivity apps? You can now snag some of the best t
Get ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in your Chrome browser for life for just $29
Mashable / 38min
TL;DR : Keep an AI assistant just a tap away with this lifetime subscription to BrowserCopilot AI Basic Plan , on sale now for $29 (reg. $204). Opens in a new window Credit: BrowserCopilot AI BrowserCopilot AI: Lifetime Subscription (Basic Plan — 500 Queries per Month) $29 $204 Save $175 AI is supposed to make our lives easier — so why does it take so many steps? From tab-hopping between models t
3 common hookup app profile mistakes: Keep this off your AdultFriendFinder profile
Mashable / 38min
Hooking up is hard enough without getting in your own way. Online dating is perilous enough when the main anxiety is vibing with another person, not protecting your digital privacy. And yet, people repeatedly sabotage their chances of success — often before they've even made a match. If you're a loyal AdultFriendFinder user and want to use the site safely and effectively, here are three things yo
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for April 24, 2026
Mashable / 38min
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 power station is over $300 off at Amazon — this deal expires soon
Mashable / 38min
SAVE OVER $300 : As of April 24, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is on sale for $1,298.99 at Amazon. That's a 19% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 $1,298.99 at Amazon $1,599 Save $300.01 The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 with solar panels is back on sale at Amazon, and for a limited time, you can save $300. This stacked unit can power anything fro
The Bluetti Elite 100 V2 power station is under $400 at Amazon — save over $400 right now
Mashable / 38min
SAVE OVER $400: As of April 24, the Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is on sale for $394.97 at Amazon. That's a 51% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 100 V2 $394.97 at Amazon $799 Save $404.03 If you're on the lookout for a new portable power station , Amazon has some incredible deals on brands like Jackery , DJI , and Bluetti right now. As of April 24, there's a
5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using ChatGPT—or Any Chatbot—for Financial Advice
Wired / 38min
As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for guidance, even on financial matters, a healthy dose of skepticism is critical.
Airfare Keeps Going Up. Here Are Some Tricks to Finding Cheap(er) Tickets
Wired / 38min
It's an expensive time to fly. These tips can help lighten the load on your wallet.
The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money
Wired / 38min
We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times.
The ultimate guide to editing AI-generated websites
Latest from TechRadar / 51min
AI website builders create functional sites quickly, but their output needs careful manual editing. Learn which areas require the most attention and how to fix common issues.
Lufthansa Unveils New Employee Uniforms, Designed By Hugo Boss
One Mile at a Time / 1h
In August 2025, we learned how Lufthansa was working on refreshing its employee uniforms for the first time in nearly a quarter century. There’s now an update, as the uniforms have finally been unveiled, sort of. If you ask me, they’re honestly not that different from the old ones, for better or worse. Basics of Lufthansa’s employee uniform refresh Every so often, we see airlines overhaul their e
"Rather than replacing the crew": Watch the 64-year-old Chinook execute a hands-free landing thanks to a pilotless brain update
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
A Chinook helicopter successfully performed a fully autonomous landing using Boeing’s system, improving precision, reducing workload, and enhancing operational effectiveness.
China Backs Orbital Data Center Startup with $8.4 billion in Credit
Next Big Future / 1h
China is $8.4 billion in credit lines + state-backed plans targeting gigawatt-scale AI compute in space by 2035. China’s orbital AI data center push, led by startup Orbital Chenguang (Beijing Orbital Twilight Technology Co., Ltd.) with massive state-aligned backing, represents an ambitious, hybrid public-private effort to sidestep terrestrial constraints on AI scaling. The goal is ... Read more
Multi-Tbps Quad Band Starlink Satellite Gateway
Next Big Future / 1h
SpaceX filed FCC application SES-LIC-20260306-00745 for a next-generation quad-band gateway earth station called First of Its Name for the Starlink factory in Bastrop, Texas. The station will use 40 antennas, each with a 1.99-meter parabolic dish, to harness additional spectrum in the Ka-, V-, E-, and W-bands. This will allow connection to more satellites simultaneously ... Read more
Airelles Palladio Venice New Open, As Brand’s First Hotel Outside Of France
One Mile at a Time / 1h
This is more of a luxury hotel post than a points hotel post, so if that doesn’t interest you, by all means skip it. However, what’s probably my single favorite boutique hotel group in the world has just opened its first property outside of France, and I figure that’s worth covering. Basics of the new 45-key Airelles Venice, Italy Airelles Palladio Venice (Venezia) has opened as of April 2026, ma
'They will move, regardless of sovereignty ambitions': How Trump’s US became the big winner of the UK’s 4.4x energy price gap
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Rising electricity costs in the UK are pushing AI firms to move workloads overseas, weakening domestic ambitions and strengthening global competitors.
Conrad Athens The Ilisian Now Open: Greece’s New Hilton Luxury “Compound”
One Mile at a Time / 3h
While Greece has long been a popular tourist destination, the country’s appeal keeps growing, with more people flocking there year after year. As you’d expect, this also means we’re seeing a lot of investments in new hotels and resorts. In mid-2024, we learned about plans for a new luxury Hilton “compound” in Greece’s biggest city, and that has now officially opened . Hilton opens new luxury hote
Why I made my work intentionally harder — The distraction-free gear that saves my focus
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The latest tech may be convenient and seamless, but in my home office, I'm all about the gear that makes me stay on track without driving me to distraction.
How to watch Stan Sport outside Australia — stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Here's how to watch Stan Sport from outside Australia, and learn how to access streams from anywhere abroad with a VPN.
Hurdle hints and answers for April 24, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 April 24
Mashable / 5h
We’ve now reached the First Quarter Moon, where roughly half of the visible surface is lit up. Keep reading to find out what you may be able to spot on its surface tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, April 24, the Moon phase is First Quarter. Tonight, 52% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . If you're looking at the Moon with just your naked eye, you s
There's a sneaky way to watch Half Man for free
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Here's our guide on how to watch Half Man online for free from anywhere in the world.
How Roman Sailors Repaired Ships on the Fly Far From Home
Gizmodo / 5h
The surprisingly sophisticated shipbuilding and repair techniques supported ancient navies across the Adriatic Sea.
Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup
TechCrunch / 5h
Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer.
Trump’s Huge AI Data Center Project Is Falling Apart Behind the Scenes
Futurism / 5h
Donald Trump’s bid to cash in on the AI data center boom seems to have sprung a leak before it even left the harbor. The company, Fermi America — the “ master developer ” of the “President Donald J. Trump Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus” — is apparently flailing wildly as it tries to nail down fundamentals like steady revenue and cooling infrastructure. According to Axios , the Trump-bran
Hacks season 5 episode 3 has only just dropped — but there's a major release date change coming to the hit HBO Max show's schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Hacks season 5 has been treating us to one episode a week on HBO Max — but for the next fortnight, things are looking a little different.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 24, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition definitely has some red herrings that could get you off track. But if you have a decent level of ball knowledge , you should be able to get the right answers. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 24, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 24, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love Italian food. 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 and
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 24, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're rowdy. 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. There's a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 24, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a good drink. 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 Connection
US soldier arrested for allegedly making over $400,000 on Polymarket with classified Maduro information
Engadget / 7h
United States soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been arrested and charged for placing bets on prediction marketplace Polymarket using classified information he had access to related to the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro . The US Army Special Forces master sergeant, who was directly involved with the planning and execution of the operation, allegedly made $409,881 in profits.
Things Are Finally Looking Up for Intel and It Has CPUs to Thank for It
Gizmodo / 8h
Intel is slowly starting to enjoy the fruits of AI hype.
Spotify Reveals Its Most Streamed Music of the Last 20 Years
Gizmodo / 9h
The K-Pop stans and Beyhive might be a bit bummed by the results.
FCC Decisions Support Satellite to Cellphone Deals
Next Big Future / 9h
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OpenAI GPT 5.5 Has Good Ranking Scores But Is It Better?
Next Big Future / 9h
OpenAI GPT-5.5 tops the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index by 3 points, breaking a three-way tie with Anthropic and Google. There is indication that is faster and has some good results but some results are mid. More time is needed. It is a good model but it does not appear to be groundbreaking. OpenAI topping five ... Read more
Tesla Has Started Cybercab Production
Next Big Future / 9h
Tesla Cybercab is now in production at Giga Texas. They are very different from the wrapped engineering versions. Purpose-built for autonomy Cybercab in production now at Giga Texas pic.twitter.com/Y9qG3KyWBa — Tesla (@Tesla) April 23, 2026
Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit
TechCrunch / 9h
The former Disney CEO hold a stake in Thrive, and has previously held the role of the venture partner at the firm.
From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
BBC News / 9h
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
Apex review: This is why women choose the bear
Mashable / 9h
Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? Posed to women on TikTok in 2024, this seemingly simple hypothetical question ignited a firestorm across social media. Video after video showed women choosing the bear, speaking up against rape culture and speculating how a man alone in the woods could be up to no good, while a bear in the woods is less suspicious. Others were outraged
Spirit Airlines Days From Liquidation, As Trump Doubles Down On Buying Airline
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I feel like I’m living in an alternate universe, because none of this makes sense, as it looks increasingly likely that the government may just buy Spirit Airlines… Spirit Airlines is days from running out of cash, liquidating We’ve known that Spirit Airlines is on the verge of liquidation , as the carrier is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in a couple of years. While the massive inc
Visitors to this private space station won't be wearing shorts and T-shirts
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
After more than 25 years of US astronauts wearing off-the-rack clothes while living in Earth orbit, a company working to launch the world's first commercial space station has adopted a more custom approach to its crew attire. Vast has revealed its astronaut flight suit , a two-piece outfit designed to be worn both on and off the planet. The company also certified a custom-Swiss wristwatch for use
Authorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400K on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operation
TechCrunch / 10h
The soldier is accused of using classified government information to inform a wager on the prediction market Polymarket.
Feds Arrest Soldier Who Allegedly Made $400,000 on Maduro Kidnapping Polymarket Bet
Gizmodo / 10h
“Prediction markets are not a haven for using misappropriated confidential or classified information for personal gain,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for the Southern District of New York.
US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid
Wired / 10h
The master sergeant allegedly used classified intel to profit on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, marking the first US arrest for insider trading on a prediction market.
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms
BBC News / 10h
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, April 24 (game #782)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, April 24 (game #1551)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, April 24 (game #1048)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Google is turning AI into the layer over everything — and apps may never feel the same
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Google plans to reshape how people use their devices at Google I/O by turning AI into the main interface that handles tasks across apps and devices
'100% accurate' Off Campus trailer praised as book fans are convinced Dean and Allie's scene means Prime Video romance drama is 'getting season 2'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The first full trailer for Prime Video's Off Campus is here after a painful wait — and some fans think one steamy scene has already secured a second season.
Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails
Engadget / 10h
Anthropic is expanding its directory of connected services for its Claude AI chatbot. The platform can now link up with your accounts on AllTrails, Audible, Booking.com, Instacart, Intuit Credit Karma, Intuit TurboTax, Resy, Spotify, StubHub, Taskrabbit, Thumbtack, TripAdvisor, Uber, Uber Eats and Viator. Additional services will be added in the future. More and more AI companies are trying to up
Lufthansa Adds Punitive Economy Basic Fares: Carry-On Bag Not Included!
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I’m not sure what’s worse — that Lufthansa is getting rid of carry-on bags on its cheapest fares, that the airline is marketing this as a positive, or just how damn complex Lufthansa’s fare structure will be. Lufthansa overhauls short & medium haul fare structure For tickets booked as of April 28, 2026, and for travel as of May 19, 2026, Lufthansa Group is expanding its fare portfolio for short a
This cloud storage update pays for itself, giving you 100TB of storage for life for $1,000
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR : Pay once and save 100TB of files for life with this 100TB lifetime subscription to Internxt Cloud Storage , on sale now for $999.99 (reg. $9,900). Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 100TB $999.99 $9,900 Save $8,900.01 Sick of that Apple cloud storage charge hitting month after month? Internxt Cloud Storage lets you secure enough storage to
Redwood Materials loses COO amid layoffs, restructuring
TechCrunch / 10h
Former Tesla executive Chris Lister is retiring, and at least three other VPs have left Redwood around the recent restructuring, TechCrunch has learned.
Trump Says “I Think We Just Buy” Spirit Airlines — Here’s What Betting Markets Expect
View from the Wing / 11h
President Trump is now openly floating a federal rescue of Spirit Airlines, saying “I think we just buy” the carrier even as his administration still has no clear legal path to make that happen. Here's what betting market odds look like on the outcome.
Intel’s Revenues Soar, Aided by A.I. Boom
NYT > Technology / 11h
The chip maker reported a 7 percent rise to $13.6 billion in its latest quarter, more than $1 billion more than Wall Street expected.
'We love you, and we want you to win' — OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 for ChatGPT
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
OpenAI has released GPT-5.5, which makes ChatGPT more reliable and useful
The First-Ever Lego ‘Shrek’ Set Uses Its One Minifigure Perfectly
Gizmodo / 11h
Lego's latest buildable statue takes us to the world of the DreamWorks icon, with a very clever sense of scale.
US accuses China of “industrial-scale” AI theft. China says it’s “slander.”
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The US is preparing to crack down on China's allegedly "industrial-scale theft of American artificial intelligence labs’ intellectual property," the Financial Times reported Thursday. Since the launch of DeepSeek—a Chinese model that OpenAI claimed was trained using outputs from its models —other AI firms have accused global rivals of using a method called distillation to steal their IP. In Janua
Carbon nanotube wiring gets closer to competing with copper
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Shortly after their discovery, carbon nanotubes seemed to be a material wonder. There were metallic and semiconducting forms; they were tiny and incredibly light; and they could only be broken by tearing apart chemical bonds. The ideas for using them seemed endless. But then the reality of working with them set in. It was hard to get a pure population of metallic or semiconducting forms. Synthesi
We still don't have a more precise value for "Big G"
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The gravitational constant, affectionally known as "Big G," is one of the most fundamental constants of our universe. Its value describes the strength of the gravitational force acting on two masses separated by a given distance—or if you want to be relativistic about it, the amount a given mass curves space-time. Physicists have a solid ballpark figure for the value of Big G, but they've been tr
In a first, a ransomware family is confirmed to be quantum-safe
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Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A relatively new ransomware family is using a novel approach to hype the strength of the encryption used to scramble files—making, or at least claiming, that it is protected against attacks by quantum computers. Kyber, as the ransomware is called, has been around since at least last September and quickly attracted attention for the claim that it used ML-KEM , short for Module Lattice-based Key En
Marriott Selling Bonvoy Points With 30% Discount (0.88 Cents Each): Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Marriott Bonvoy has just launched its newest promotion on purchased points , which is only the program’s second such offer of the year. While it’s not for everyone, it has the potential to represent a good deal, so let’s go over the details. Marriott’s promotion on purchasing Bonvoy points Between April 23 and June 23, 2026, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a promotion on purchased points . This is be
Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Program—and Predates Stuxnet
2 TTPs•
Wired / 11h
Researchers have finally cracked Fast16, mysterious code capable of silently tampering with calculation and simulation software. It was created in 2005—and likely deployed by the US or an ally.
Australia joins countries trialing Claude Mythos 'to make sure we are aware of emerging vulnerabilities'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The company is "working with" Anthropic and other similar software providers, a spokesperson said.
10 Productivity Hacks Every Apple Reminders User Should Know
Lifehacker / 12h
The Reminders app on the iPhone is perhaps one of the most underrated apps that Apple makes. On the surface, it's a simple to-do list app: You can use Siri to add reminders, get notifications, and check them off. But hiding under the surface is a complex program, with features that help you get things done with the right context and at the right time. You can organize your list as a Kanban board,
9 European summer destinations to beat the heat
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
If you don't love hot weather, you may want to reconsider booking a trip to a typical European summer holiday destination this year. Last August was the third-warmest on record globally, trailing close behind August of 2023 and 2024. The continent experienced a June 2025 heatwave that caused some French schools to close, parts of Italy to ban outdoor work and the Acropolis to close to visitors fo
Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment
TechCrunch / 12h
Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.
‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Is the Greatest Anime of All Time
Gizmodo / 12h
In an era overflowing with new anime, no series has managed to outrun the shadow of 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,' the show that defined what 'peak' actually means.
Exclusive: BDX Droid figures, a talking Mandalorian, and more Star Wars toys are landing at Disney Store for May the 4th
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Disney Store’s May the 4th drop includes exclusive BDX Droid figures, a talking Mandalorian action figure, light-up gauntlets, collectible pins, and more inspired by The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Mercedes is bringing faster, more private voice control to US cars
How-To Geek / 12h
Many cars now have AI-powered voice assistants , but Mercedes knows their dependence on the cloud can make them unreliable. It just partnered with Liquid AI to bring more voice control on-device, ideally giving you faster interactions that do more to respect your privacy.
You can now tell Claude your mood and it will create a Spotify playlist to match
How-To Geek / 12h
Spotify has announced an integration with Claude AI that will now allow users to ask for a playlist or podcast within a conversation thread. Users can now simply ask Claude in a conversation to create a playlist based on their prompt, and they can play music instantly within the thread. Spotify features within Claude are available to both Spotify free and premium accounts, but there’s a bonus fea
Gamers Sue Nintendo to Get a Cut of Trump’s Tariff Refunds
Gizmodo / 12h
Plaintiffs argue the company shouldn’t keep government refunds after raising prices on players.
Meta Is Racing to Move Faster and Break More Things
Gizmodo / 12h
AI is being used to justify layoffs and suppress wages.
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