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Pentagon Reportedly Asks Detroit to Use More Car Factories as Arms Factories
Gizmodo / 54min
Pete Hegseth has previously said he'd like the U.S. economy to be placed on a "war footing."
Capital One Landing Airport Restaurants: Locations, Access Rules, Experience
100+One Mile at a Time / 14h
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Business Many travelers may be familiar with Capital One Lounges , which is the card issuer’s airport lounge network, with locations in Dallas (DFW) , Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), New York (JFK), and Washington (IAD) . However, the bank also has another concept for cardmembers, intended to be an altern
New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
TechCrunch / 1h
The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 17, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will test your knowledge of multiple sports, and you'll need some basic knowledge of soccer. 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 finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle ,
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 17, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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 17, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a musician. 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 tips
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 17, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a pescatarian. 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. T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 17, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love Disney princesses. 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 Conne
Hacks season 5 episode 2 has the most hilarious Handmaid's Tale cameo possible — and it'll make you think of spinoff The Testaments in an entirely different way
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Yes, that is really who you think it is in Hacks season 5 episode 2 — and I'm never going to be able to watch The Testaments in the same way again.
When is The Pitt Season 3 coming out?
Mashable / 2h
The Pitt Season 2 is coming to an end, but if you're already hoping to head right back into the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, don't worry. Unlike most streaming shows nowadays, The Pitt probably won't take multiple years to come back for Season 3. SEE ALSO: How 'The Pitt's cinematographer created the show's unique immersive style In an almost unprecedented move for the streaming age, there wa
I test coffee machines for a living and I can't recommend this De'Longhi model at half price highly enough
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
With a huge number of drink presets covering hot and cold, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore can be your personal at-home barista.
Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
BBC News / 2h
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.
Airlines In Nigeria Claim They’ll Stop Flying On Monday Due To High Oil Prices
One Mile at a Time / 2h
High jet fuel prices are impacting airlines across the globe. If oil prices stay where they are, no airlines will be making any money, and quite a few airlines might be looking at going out of business. We’ve seen some airlines reduce capacity in light of the current situation, since it’s hard to fly profitably. However, we haven’t seen any airlines go quite as far as what we’re seeing in Nigeria
Lucasfilm drops The Mandalorian and Grogu final trailer at CinemaCon
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Lucasfilm released the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu last night at CinemaCon, to much applause. And why wouldn't there be? The trailer has all the elements that mark the best of the Star Wars franchise. As previously reported , Grogu (fka “Baby Yoda”) won viewers’ hearts from the moment he first appeared onscreen in the first season of The Mandalorian , and the relationship between
[Ends Soon] Hyatt Business Card Record 80,000 Points — The Fastest Way To Spend Toward Status
View from the Wing / 2h
The World of Hyatt Business Credit Card now has its biggest-ever welcome bonus: 80,000 points after $10,000 in spending in the first three months, up from the previous 60,000-point offer. The bigger reason to care is that Hyatt makes this its fastest card for spending your way toward elite status.
The Pitt season 3 shock cast changes are unlikely to hit this fan favorite character — as star confirms they want to 'keep rolling until the wheels fall off'
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The Pitt season 3 is in development, and one medic has already had a shock departure. But another star is determined to be in the ER until the bitter end.
Wow: Court Rules Airline Must Pay For $3,900, 9-Hour, Munich To Paris Taxi Ride
One Mile at a Time / 3h
The European Union is known for its consumer protections for airline passengers, thanks to its EC261 scheme . The reality is that while rules are written a certain way, their enforcement is often determined through court decisions (like alcohol not being considered a “refreshment” for the purposes of reimbursement from airlines during a delay). So here’s another fun court case, which ended up wor
We’ve Seen Doctor Doom in Action for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Gizmodo / 3h
Marvel Studios came to CinemaCon, and brought Victor von Doom with it.
Dear Google, Fix Google Home. Now.
Mashable / 4h
Iyaz Akhtar looks into what happened to Google ’s smart home ecosystem. Google’s move toward Gemini appears to have disrupted Google Home ’s once smooth experience. The result is a system that feels less reliable and more inconsistent. Here’s what’s going wrong right now.
How to disable automatic content recognition and data tracking on your smart TV
Mashable / 4h
Stop your smart TV from tracking your viewing habits by disabling Automatic Content Recognition. This guide shows how to find and turn off these hidden privacy settings on an Amazon Fire TV. It’s a quick way to limit data tracking and improve privacy .
Googles new warning about quantum hackers and the threat to crypto
Mashable / 4h
Google is warning that advances in quantum computing could make it easier to break the encryption that protects cryptocurrencies. The concern is that quantum hackers may be able to crack current security systems much sooner than expected. This could put crypto assets and blockchain-based systems at risk.
Testing the MacBook Neo on 8K video and raw photos
Mashable / 4h
PCMag's camera expert Jim Fisher tests the budget Apple MacBook Neo with 8K video, RAW photos, and exports. The goal is to see how it handles real creative workloads and whether it’s a viable option for creative work.
How to watch American Gladiators reboot online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Here's how to watch American Gladiators (2026) reboot online from anywhere in the world.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, April 17 (game #1544)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, April 17 (game #775)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, April 17 (game #1041)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
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.
Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?
BBC News / 4h
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
[Ends Soon] Best-Ever 200,000-Point IHG Business Card Bonus
View from the Wing / 5h
Chase has brought back the best-ever 200,000-point offer on the IHG One Rewards Premier Business card, giving small-business owners a shot at one of the richest hotel bonuses currently on the market. The card’s $99 annual fee is easy to justify if you value the annual free night and fourth-night-free perk, making this a rare hotel card offer that is strong both for the signup bonus and for keeping
Intel refreshes non-Ultra Core CPUs with new silicon for the first time
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Intel's Core Ultra laptop CPUs have been its flagships ever since it retired the older generational branding scheme and the i3/i5/i7/i9 branding a few years back. The Core Ultra Series 1 , Series 2 , and Series 3 processors been the ones with the newer CPU and GPU designs, and newer manufacturing technology. Intel has also offered non-Ultra Core CPUs, but these have never been particularly intere
Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
TechCrunch / 5h
The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.
We’ve Seen the First 18 Minutes of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Gizmodo / 5h
The footage played at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, featuring Pedro Pascal and a bunch of AT-ATs.
The DJI Flip is close to its lowest-ever price on Amazon — shop now and save $100 on this 4K drone
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $100: As of April 16, shop the DJI Flip 4K drone for just $539 at Amazon. That saves you $100 off its $639 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Flip $539 $639 Save $100 Getting outside this spring and summer? If you're looking to capture your adventures from above and in 4K then you'll need the right equipment, and you don't need to be a professional either. DJI makes it easy to
The New ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Amps Up the Nostalgia
Gizmodo / 5h
Disney would *really* like to remind you that 'Star Wars' is back in theaters in a month now.
A 'Sputnik' moment for chips: Chinese scientists aim to save Moore’s Law by mass-growing 2D materials that 'outclass silicon'
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Chinese researchers grew 2D semiconductor films 1,000x faster using a liquid gold substrate, addressing the missing p-type material bottleneck.
Chicago flight cuts coming: FAA orders airlines to reduce O'Hare schedules to cool turf war
The Points Guy Articles / 5h
Airlines will have to cut hundreds of daily flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for this summer as part of a government-ordered effort to curb expected flight delays. The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it would require airlines to collectively trim around 12% of all takeoffs and landings at O'Hare that had been scheduled for this summer season. The order woul
Whoop Wants to Test Your Blood
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Today, Whoop furthered its quest to become a comprehensive, one-stop health platform. Since last fall, Whoop members have had access to the Advanced Labs blood testing service —now, the performance wearable company is rolling out " Specialized Panels ," a new line of targeted blood tests that let users drill down into even more insights about thei
Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project
TechCrunch / 6h
The studio's first project will be about Moses and star Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, to be released this spring on Prime Video.
Taylor Sheridan's next Paramount movie is based on a video game, not Yellowstone
How-To Geek / 6h
Taylor Sheridan is hanging up his cowboy hat and entering the video game world for a new project at Paramount. Sheridan is best known for creating the Y ellowstone empire and all of its spin-offs. However, Sheridan's new movie will be an adaptation of Call of Duty .
An Audit Found That DuckDuckGo's VPN Doesn't Track User Activity
Lifehacker / 6h
DuckDuckGo's whole shtick is privacy, so it isn't surprising that the company makes its own VPN— so long as you pay for it . Now, there are a lot of VPNs out there , and the best ones do typically require a fee, but it would seen on the surface that DuckDuckGo's offerings were as solid a choice as any other similar service. Of course, there's always the question of privacy and security anytime yo
Hollywood’s First Big Budget AI-Generated Movie Is About Bitcoin, of Course
Gizmodo / 6h
Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot star in 'Paycheck: The Movie.'
Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix after 29 years
Engadget / 6h
Netflix co-founder and current chairman Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming company’s board in June to focus on "his philanthropy and other pursuits," according to a shareholder letter released alongside Netflix's Q1 earnings. Hastings has served as chairman of Netflix's board since 2023, a role he assumed after stepping down as co-CEO and promoting Greg Peters in his place. "Netflix changed m
Capital One Venture Business Review: $95 Fee, 2x Miles, Up To $220 In Credits
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture Business There’s a lot of value to be had with getting the right business credit cards , as these cards can offer perks and rewards that you can leverage to get huge value, especially for travel. In many cases, the perks will more than justify the annual fee. In this post, I’d like to take an in-depth look at what I’d consider to be one of the more w
OpenAI starts offering a biology-tuned LLM
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
On Thursday, OpenAI announced it had developed a large language model specifically trained on common biology workflows. Called GPT-Rosalind after Rosalind Franklin , the model appears to differ from most science-focused models from major tech companies, which have generally taken a more generic approach that works for various fields. In a press briefing, Yunyun Wang, OpenAI's Life Sciences Produc
As they got close to the Moon, Artemis II astronauts were eager to land
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
NASA is apparently pretty serious about building a base on the Moon, and the astronauts who just flew there say it is "absolutely doable." Within two days of landing on Earth, the Artemis II astronauts were already back in spacesuits, working as if they had just landed in a gravity well and had ventured outside onto the lunar surface for a spacewalk. "We were in surface spacewalk suits, doing sur
Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client with focus on self-hosted infrastructure
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Mozilla is the latest legacy tech brand to make a play for the enterprise AI market. But the company behind Firefox and Thunderbird isn’t releasing its own standalone AI model or agentic browser. Instead, the newly announced Thunderbolt is being sold as a front-end client for users and businesses who want to run their own self-hosted AI infrastructure without relying on cloud-based third-party se
Artemis II crew largely sidesteps diversity question about future moon-landing astronauts
Mashable / 6h
Astronauts from NASA 's first crewed Artemis flight largely sidestepped a question about the diversity of the future astronauts assigned to the upcoming moon-landing mission. Speaking at a news conference days after their return to Earth , the Artemis II astronauts — Commander Reid Wiseman , pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — were asked
'Works in the dark': Scientists transform balsa wood into a solar material that stores heat and generates power 24/7
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Scientists engineered balsa wood to absorb sunlight, store heat, and generate electricity in darkness using nanoscale materials and phase change technology.
Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board
TechCrunch / 6h
Hastings helped to transform the video rental industry — first with physical, then digital, delivery.
White House Is Reportedly Ready to Drop Its Anthropic Beef and Embrace the Spooky New Model
Gizmodo / 6h
Anthropic's Mythos might soon be deployed across the federal government.
A Critical Ocean Current System May Be Unraveling Faster Than We Thought
Gizmodo / 6h
New findings foretell a looming catastrophe that would drastically alter the planet’s weather and climate.
Lana Del Rey Just Released the First Bond Theme We’ll Hear for Years
Gizmodo / 6h
The James Bond game '007 First Light' gets a dreamy ballad from the pop star.
These are the stunning images of the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 — and there are some surprising camera choices among the winners
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
SWPA is one of the most prestigious global photo contests, and the 2026 instalment attracted over 430,000 from more than 200 countries. Here are the 10 category winners
The last Android 17 Beta is rolling out now
How-To Geek / 6h
The Android 17 beta releases are really heating up now. After a month between Beta 2 and Beta 3 , Android 17 Beta 4 is now available just three weeks later. This is the last “scheduled” beta release, meaning the stable update is only a few months away.
Airlines Keep Selling First Class For $26 — Killing The Reason To Chase Their Top Status
View from the Wing / 7h
Airlines are selling domestic first class seats for as little as $26 instead of using them to reward frequent flyers, and that is quietly gutting the biggest reason many customers chase top-tier status in the first place. That weakens premium credit card spend. But there are ways they could fix this.
Tesla Wants a $50,000 Penalty for Anyone Who Tries to Resell Its Signature Model S and X
Gizmodo / 7h
Why would anyone want to sell their Tesla?
Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, says report
TechCrunch / 7h
AI infrastructure company Upscale AI is reportedly in talks to raise its third funding round since launching just seven months ago.
Why this American midsize SUV beats pricier German rivals
How-To Geek / 7h
The current-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has been on the market for a few years now, and the 2026 update brings a mild refresh with sharper styling and updated tech . It still sits in that sweet spot as an American midsize SUV trying to punch into the premium space.
Google Wants to Put Gucci Smart Glasses on Your Face
Gizmodo / 7h
Luxury smart glasses, anyone?
Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught
TechCrunch / 7h
The new model, called π0.7, represents what the company describes as an early but meaningful step toward the long-sought goal of a general-purpose robot brain.
Allbirds Stock Now Crashing as Reality Sets in About Its Delusional AI Pivot
Futurism / 7h
Tech bro sneaker company Allbirds made a huge splash yesterday when it announced a baffling pivot to AI infrastructure — news that was met with a mix of incredulity and ridicule . The company’s blindsiding metamorphosis into what it’s calling “NewBird AI” had investors leaping from their office chairs, sending shares surging by over 700 percent on Wednesday. That’s despite Allbirds’ core business
NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious AI Data Center
Futurism / 7h
Elon Musk may have yet another day in court, at least if the NAACP has anything to say about it. The oldest civil rights organization in the United States has named Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, in a new lawsuit, alleging that the turbines powering its “Colossus” data center violate the Clean Air Act of 1970. For months, xAI has used 27 unpermitted gas turbines — each about the size of a bus — to
More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting
Futurism / 7h
Sports betting has seen a massive surge in popularity since a 2018 Supreme Court decision struck down a federal prohibition on it. Ever since, ads for gambling apps and online casinos like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM have become virtually inescapable across social media and TV. Meanwhile, lawmakers are becoming concerned over a steep rise in gambling addiction and calls to gambling helplines
Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac
Engadget / 7h
Perplexity has just released Personal Computer . The software, which is available starting today for Mac, builds on the multi-model orchestration capabilities the company debuted with Perplexity Computer at the end of February . Like Claude Cowork (and, as of today, OpenAI Codex too), it's a suite of computer use agents that can work with your files, apps, connectors and the web to complete compl
Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
NYT > Technology / 7h
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
'1,000 hp': This record-breaking electric motor packs Tesla Plaid EV power into a beer keg-sized device
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The 12.5kg gas cylinder-sized motor achieves 8 kW per kilogram with a fault-tolerant design, targeting hydrogen hybrid regional aircraft under Project AMBER.
Disneyland Makes Up for That Han Solo Situation With a Lovely Leia Look
Gizmodo / 7h
Disneyland rounds out its trio of original 'Star Wars' heroes coming to 'Galaxy's Edge' with a fun riff on a great Leia design.
Call of Duty movie arrives on June 30, 2028
Engadget / 7h
A Call of Duty movie is still happening, but don't hold your breath for it to hit screens any time soon. Today, the popular FPS' social media revealed that the movie's theatrical release date will be June 30, 2028. A film adaptation of the game franchise was first revealed last year, and shortly after, we learned that Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg would be serving as the producers. The duo, whos
5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (April 17-19)
How-To Geek / 8h
The first few weeks of April have kicked off the final seasons for several marquee shows. The Boys is now three episodes into its fifth and final season on Prime Video, while Hacks recently kicked off its last run on HBO Max. Elsewhere, Euphoria ended its four-year hiatus with an explosive season 3 premiere. What's great about television is that we can do it all again this weekend with a new crop
Dark Matter May Be Made of Black Holes From Another Universe
Wired / 8h
A model of the cyclic universe suggests that dark matter could be a population of black holes predating the Big Bang.
Tesla Continues Slow Increase of Unsupervised Robotaxi in Austin – Now 13 Unsupervised
Next Big Future / 8h
There are now 13 unsupervised Tesla robotaxi in Austin. There was a 2 months at the 8-10 unsupervised level. Three were added over the last 10 days. This would suggest about 20 by mid next week. NHTSA has reported no accidents in the Feb-Mid March timeframe. There are hundreds of Cybercabs ready roll into Austin ... Read more
SpaceX Starship Flight 12 in a Few Weeks Aka Early-Mid May
Next Big Future / 8h
Starship V3 booster & ship will be ready for their first test flight in a few weeks (aka Early to mid May) . Both Starship and the Super Heavy Booster have successfully completed the static fire tests and are ready to take to the skies. Starship V3 booster & ship will be ready for their ... Read more
Intel's new Core Series 3 CPUs are timely answers to soaring laptop prices
How-To Geek / 8h
Intel has delivered what could be an antidote to surging PC prices , however unintentionally. The chip giant has launched Core Series 3 mobile processors (codenamed Wildcat Lake) that share the same architectural roots and 18A manufacturing process as Core Ultra Series 3 (aka Panther Lake ), but are aimed at "value buyers" watching every cent.
From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product
TechCrunch / 8h
This week on Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen speaks with Capella Kerst, founder and CEO of geCKo Materials.
Blackmagic Camera for iOS now has a companion Watch app
Engadget / 8h
Blackmagic Camera is one of the more powerful third-party smartphone camera apps available and it's now even more useful for solo creators. Blackmagic Design just announced that the latest iOS version 3.3 now supports Apple Watch, letting you control the app and monitor video remotely from your wrist. It also includes ATEM camera control so you can use your iPhone as a live studio camera. With th
Crunchyroll launches Witch Hat Atelier companion podcast
Mashable / 8h
If you've already fallen under the spell of Witch Hat Atelier , Crunchyroll has a new way to stay immersed in the series between episodes. The anime streamer has launched Witch Chat: The Witch Hat Atelier Companion Podcast , a new watchalong-style series under its Anime Effect podcast slate. The show is designed to guide viewers through the anime adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's beloved manga, an
4 smart ways to use your 2026 tax refund to save thousands on your car
How-To Geek / 8h
It’s April, which means two things are likely true: spring is finally here, and you’ve either just received or are anxiously awaiting your tax refund. According to the latest IRS data , the average refund for the 2026 filing season will be around $3,521.
These Four Apple Intelligence Features Might Be Coming in iOS 27
Lifehacker / 8h
My most anticipated iOS 27 feature is not a new feature at all : If the rumors are true, Apple will use its next major iPhone update as an opportunity to squash bugs and improve stability across iOS. The company has already started work on this front ahead of iOS 27— with iOS 26.4 , Apple fixed some key issues with the iPhone's keyboard , which users have complained about since the company initia
Ad firms settle with Trump FTC over claims they boycotted conservative media
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Federal Trade Commission pressured three advertising firms into settlements that will likely result in more ad spending on conservative media platforms. The FTC and eight US states filed a lawsuit against ad firms Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP yesterday, and simultaneously announced settlements with all three companies. The complaint alleges a conspiracy of "various interested parties to demoneti
New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A new version of OpenAI's Codex desktop app reaches users today. It brings a smorgasbord of new features and changes, ranging from new developer capabilities to expansion into non-developer knowledge work to laying the groundwork for the company's "super app." The most interesting for the moment is the ability to perform tasks on your PC in the background; OpenAI claims it can do this without int
The Ukraine war's deep impact on Metro 2039’s development, story
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
It's been seven long years now since Metro Exodus wowed us with its early RTX-powered ray tracing in a chilling post-apocalyptic setting. A lot has changed in the intervening years, both in the game industry and for many Ukraine-based developers working on the upcoming Metro 2039 at developer 4A Studios. "Everything we had planned for the next chapter of Metro changed in 2020 and more significant
New undersea cable cutter risks Internet’s backbone
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A Chinese ship has tested a new device capable of slicing through submarine data cables thousands of meters beneath the ocean surface. That demonstration may exacerbate security concerns over a spate of suspected sabotage incidents targeting undersea communications and power cables from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean. The trial took place at a depth of 11,483 feet (3,500 meters) during a dee
Microsoft and Stellantis want to use AI to help car owners
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Stellantis, the global car company that owns brands from Alfa Romeo to Vauxhall (including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram), has begun a five-year partnership with Microsoft. The tech company will use its expertise to help the automaker improve its digital services, beef up its cybersecurity, and enhance its engineering capabilities. And yes, it will do that with the hype-iest of tech trends, AI.
Meta is giving Threads on web a redesign that finally adds direct messages
Engadget / 8h
Meta is starting to test a long-overdue facelift for Threads on web. The company's head of Threads Connor Hayes showed off a new look for the web version of Threads that finally adds direct messaging and makes it easier to navigate between multiple feeds. The new layout adds a bunch of new shortcuts to the site's left rail, including saved posts, insights, activity, and the ability to move betwee
The European Commission wants Google to share search engine data with competitors
Engadget / 8h
The European Commission has proposed new measures for Google aimed at bringing the tech giant's search business into compliance with the Digital Markets Act. In order to allow third-party online search engines to be competitive with Google, the EC has recommended that Google permit those services to access its treasure trove of search engine data. As it stands, the proposal would require Google t
Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation
TechCrunch / 8h
Five years later the founders, now 24 years old, say their startup has achieved $300 million in annualized revenue.
OpenAI takes aim at Anthropic with beefed-up Codex that gives it more power over your desktop
TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI's agentic coding tool has gotten a major makeover, with a variety of new powers and abilities.
China completes testing on ‘deep-sea electro-hydrostatic actuator’ capable of slicing undersea cables as deep as 3.5 kilometers – new compact subsea vessel testing bridges the ‘last mile’ and could deploy in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
China successfully tests a new subsea cable cutting vessel - will it be used by the military?
The Cockroach of Dinosaurs Likely Survived Extinction Because of Its Big Wet Eggs
Gizmodo / 8h
The small, plant-eating Lystrosaurus thrived post-extinction, while its predators suffocated to death. Its eggs played a critical role.
Android's new Tap to Share sounds great, but it has one fatal flaw
How-To Geek / 9h
It’s no secret that Android and iPhone regularly borrow from each other. Usually, the features on one side are useful to the other side, too. However, Google is currently in the process of adopting a classic iPhone feature, and I have my doubts that Android users will care.
Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here
Wired / 9h
Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.
Rolls-Royce launches its most 'ambitious work' to date — as limited edition Project Nightingale takes electric luxury to a new level
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Project Nightingale will be based on the Rolls-Royce Spectre but limited to just 100 units.
Why Fans Are Calling ‘Apocalypse Hotel’ the Real Anime of the Year
Gizmodo / 9h
Crunchyroll’s Anime of the Year lineup is stacked, but this strange, heartfelt sci-fi standout has quietly stolen the crown in fans’ hearts.
The Apartment Collection by Hilton is now accepting reservations
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The first of Hilton's new apartment-style accommodations are now open for booking, offering a new way for Hilton Honors fans to stay with points. The Apartment Collection by Hilton, which the company first announced in January , allows travelers to book spaces ranging from studios to four bedroom apartments. The brand is being rolled out in partnership with apartment hotel rental company Placemak
European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks
TechCrunch / 9h
Europol coordinated an operation against for-hire distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) services, including the arrest of four people and the takedown of 53 domains.
Blizzard just made Overwatch’s best mode much worse
Engadget / 9h
While I dabble in other Overwatch modes, I spend the vast majority of my time there in Mystery Heroes, a casual mode in which you load in as a random character and automatically switch to another one when you respawn. It's by far my favorite way to play Overwatch (which I do a lot!), since it helps me switch off and relax. Others play it as a warmup for competitive action. It requires a particula
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7: How to try it, benchmarks, safety
Mashable / 9h
Anthropic has been shipping products and making news at a blistering pace in 2026, and on Thursday, the AI company announced the launch of Claude Opus 4.7. Claude Opus 4.7 is Anthropic's most intelligent model available to the general public. Notably, Anthropic said in a press release that Opus 4.7 is not as powerful as Claude Mythos, which Anthropic deemed too dangerous for public release. Claud
I'm Reading a 900-Page Novel on an E-Reader the Size of My Library Card, and It's Going Great
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Xteink X4 is a wallet-sized e-reader from China that has attracted a cult following of tinkerers online for its no-frills charm and crisp 4.3-inch display. When I reviewed it last year , I had a few minor complaints, but "too big" definitely wasn't one of them—not surprising, given I was already an adherent of the phone-sized Boox Palma 2. But
Spirit Airlines Could Liquidate by the End of the Week Due to Fuel Crisis
Gizmodo / 9h
Carriers are cancelling entire routes as the U.S.-Iran war deepens.
This Linux shell revives the worst version of Windows, and it's glorious
How-To Geek / 9h
Believe it or not, there are people who actually miss the Windows 8 interface. One enthusiast liked it so much that they decided to recreate the Windows 8 Metro user interface for Linux systems. I tried it, and it's easily the most janky-but-lovable graphical interface I've ever seen.
This hybrid SUV could be the only car you need for 20 years
How-To Geek / 9h
Cars have gotten a lot more tech-heavy over the past decade, and that hasn’t always made them simpler or easier to live with. A big reason is the push to electrify internal combustion engines to meet stricter emissions rules, which forces modern cars to balance regulations with what drivers actually want.
You Can Buy United Airlines 1K Status Online For $330 — But It Could Cost You Your Account
View from the Wing / 9h
United Airlines top-tier 1K status is being offered online for just $330, a tiny fraction of what frequent flyers normally spend to earn it. It may look like an easy shortcut to upgrades, priority treatment, and fee waivers, but buying status this way risks far more than wasted money if the airline decides the offer was unauthorized.
Anthropic CPO leaves Figma’s board after reports he will offer a competing product
TechCrunch / 9h
Krieger's departure and any forthcoming design tools will be another data point for investors who fear the SaaSpocalypse — that the largest AI labs will come to dominate software businesses, a thesis that has rocked public markets at times this year.
After 100 Years, Engineers Finally Discover Why Rubber Is So Tough
Gizmodo / 9h
Essentially, reinforced rubber fights against its own incompressibility.
Peter Ilsted - “Woman reading aloud” (1908)
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
dailyclassicart : Peter Ilsted - “Woman reading aloud” (1908)
The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China’s History
Wired / 9h
Chinese fantasy novels reimagine the past with modern tech and ideology. A new book argues they also help reinforce authoritarian politics.
Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year
Engadget / 9h
Playdate is getting a third season of curated, surprise games, Panic announced today. We don't know much beyond the fact that Season Three is officially happening, but Panic's Head of Playdate Greg Maletic said in an announcement video that it will be here "in time for the holidays" this year. Considering we had to wait a whole three years for Season Two to come out following Season One's release
How the 3-3-3 Rule Helped Me Stick to an Exercise Routine
Lifehacker / 9h
If you've ever started a new workout routine with the best intentions only to find yourself skipping sessions by week two, you're not alone. I'm the type to get trapped in the same cycle of burnout, where I go hard for a couple of weeks, feel exhausted, feel guilty, and repeat. For me, what finally broke that cycle wasn't a new gym membership or a fancy fitness app, but a simple scheduling hack:
Wizards of the Coast Is Getting in on Its Own ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Actual Play
Gizmodo / 9h
'Dungeon Masters' will feature both current and unreleased material from the legendary TTRPG in its first in-house actual play series.
Lufthansa Outsourcing A350-900s, Retiring A340-600s, Grounding 747-400s
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Lufthansa has just announced a series of capacity and fleet measures, in light of current circumstances. This is due to a combination of high oil prices and major labor issues at Lufthansa , which are leaving the carrier in a tough spot. In a separate post, I’ve already covered how the airline group has shut down its Lufthansa CityLine subsidiary with no notice, which is a major move. That’s only
After 20 years of building PCs, here's why I'm finally buying a prebuilt
How-To Geek / 9h
I built my first PC in my early teens, and I just never really stopped. A passion for building desktops turned into a career, and two decades later, I still love everything about the process of building a PC, from picking the parts to actually assembling them and benchmarking the final rig.
The Battle for OpenAI’s Soul
Wired / 9h
In Musk v. Altman, a jury will soon determine whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding mission to ensure AGI benefits humanity. Here’s what to know.
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 8 on CBS and Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Judge Ayers has come out of nowhere to deliver heaps of drama. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 8 hit CBS and Paramount+?
Iceland Just Got Its First Mosquitoes. Scientists Aren’t Ready for What Comes Next
Gizmodo / 10h
As the Arctic's climate and ecology rapidly change, two researchers are calling for a paradigm shift in insect monitoring.
Europe Could Run Out of Jet Fuel in Just 6 Weeks
Gizmodo / 10h
The head of the International Energy Agency says it will take "up to two years to come back where we were before the war.”
Why fans are so upset about Patrick Schwarzeneggers Beach Read casting
Mashable / 10h
TikTok is in mourning over Gus Everett. After news broke that Patrick Schwarzenegger had been cast opposite Phoebe Dynevor in the film adaptation of Emily Henry's Beach Read , readers immediately flooded TikTok with reactions ranging from confusion to outright despair. " #NotMyGus " became a common refrain on the app. Others seemed certain that the adaptation had already been ruined before filmin
Allbirds goes soleless and pivots to AI
Mashable / 10h
In this modern era where seemingly every tech company is defined by its relationship with AI (or lack thereof), Allbirds has made perhaps the most 180-degree corporate pivot we've ever seen. In case you're unfamiliar, Allbirds was a direct-to-consumer company that made wool sneakers popular among Silicon Valley types in the 2010s. Take note of the past tense, because the company announced in a st
XAI Renting GPUs to Cursor – Further GPU Rents Enables Breakeven
Next Big Future / 10h
It is being reported that xAI will rent tens of thousands of GPUS to AI coding company Cursor. It is about $2.5-18 per hour for GPU rentals. For 10,000 GPUs it would be $15-40 million of rent. For 50,000 GPUs it would be $75 million to $200 million per month. If XAI was renting half ... Read more
Blue Origin New Glenn 3 Has a Good Static Fire
Next Big Future / 10h
Blue Origin New Glenn 3 has a good static fire. They are trying to go for a Saturday or Sunday launch. They will launch the second commercial version of the AST Spacemobile direct to cellphone (DTC) communication satellite. AST Space Mobile needs 40-60 commercial operational and in position satellites to begin intermittent commercial service. ASTS ... Read more
Jellyfin's free plugins do what Plex charges for—and then some
How-To Geek / 10h
Although I'm a long-time Plex user, I also keep its best open-source alternative, Jellyfin, installed alongside it . One of the things I admire most about Jellyfin is its support for plugins, which let developers flex their creative muscles and add features that Plex either charges for or doesn't offer at all. Here are some of my favorites.
Many are still leaving the door open': Security experts warn FIFA World Cup partners could be putting customers at risk of email attacks
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Some World Cup partners are not actively protecting their domain name with the strongest DMARC policy.
The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund
Wired / 10h
In a bid to minimize dependence on technology from other countries, the UK government is plowing resources into homegrown AI startups.
Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.7 to Remind Everyone How Great Mythos Is
Gizmodo / 10h
Bold strategy to promote your new release as "less broadly capable" than other options.
Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (April 17 - 19)
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you ready to dive into a weekend full of fun and functional Raspberry Pi projects? Today, I’ll show you how to track your internet speed, display some motivational quotes, and even build a custom touchscreen macro keypad for your setup.
Wow: Lufthansa Permanently Shuts Down CityLine Subsidiary Overnight
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Airlines around the globe are in a tough spot right now, given the impact of high oil prices on airline economics. It’s arguably even worse in Europe (than the United States), where oil prices are even higher, and there’s also more of a risk of an imminent jet fuel shortage. In the case of Lufthansa, that’s hardly the carrier’s only problem, as it also has major labor relations issues, and betwee
Metro’s unique flavor of post-apocalyptic misery is back in Metro 2039 — and I can’t wait to return to the ‘dark heart of the Moscow metro’ where ‘hope is lost' and 'the future looks bleak, if there is one’
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Metro’s particular style of post-apocalyptic bleakness and misery is back with Metro 2039, and I’ve already reinstalled Metro Exodus to get in the mood.
A first look at Metro 2039 shows how its Ukrainian developer turned the darkness up to 11
Engadget / 10h
If the real world isn’t grim enough for you, Ukranian developer 4A Games has your back: Metro 2039 has been announced and is scheduled to arrive this winter. And based on the developer’s first look at the title, Metro 2039 looks to be an even darker affair than previous titles in the series. A tall order, but the real-world turmoil that has enveloped 4A Games since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine so
The Next Surface PCs May Not Be the Big Upgrades You Hoped for
Gizmodo / 10h
Expect Microsoft's next Surface Pro and Surface Laptops to cost more for a simple refresh.
Top Security Experts Alarmed by Power of Anthropic’s New Hacker AI
Futurism / 10h
In November, Anthropic revealed that a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group had exploited its Claude AI’s agentic capabilities to infiltrate dozens of targets around the world. It was trivially easy to get around Anthropic’s AI guardrails, with the hackers simply pretending to work for legitimate cybersecurity organizations — highlighting how woefully unprepared we are for powerful AI models tha
Teens Alarmed at What AI Is Doing to Their Minds
Futurism / 10h
There’s a strange dynamic emerging around artificial intelligence. Research has shown that young people — who are typically the first adopters of new technology like MP3 players and the internet — are actually the most skeptical of AI . In fact, many teens seem to have deep concerns over AI chatbots rotting their frontal lobes. A new study out of Drexel University shows just how self-aware the ki
Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents
Futurism / 10h
Over the past few months, Amazon has been rapidly deploying its Prime delivery drones to cities across the US, from Arizona to Florida. The drones promise to enable the delivery of small parcels to suburbanites in under two hours, for a modest fee of $4.99. But as more and more videos are starting to show, they might also be delivering a lot of broken glass . In one clip, teacher-turned-influence
Stop waiting for your PC to fail: 5 warning signs I check every month
How-To Geek / 10h
When every little thing costs a small (or big) fortune , now's not the time to go shopping for a new PC. It's more important than ever to stay on top of maintenance and to keep an eye on the state of your computer. This helps you step in before anything ever goes south, and can save you lots of time and money on unnecessary repairs, replacements, and upgrades.
Thinking about a Meta Quest 3 or 3S? Buy it before the April 19 price hike
How-To Geek / 10h
You'll want to act quickly if you've been eying a Meta VR headset , as the company is raising prices for its entire Quest lineup on April 19. The entry-level Meta Quest 3S with 128GB of storage will climb from its current $300 to $350, while the 256GB version will jump from $400 to $450. The steepest increase affects the flagship Quest 3 , which will surge from $500 to $600 for its lone 512GB var
10 Shows Like 'Industry' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As HBO's Industry begins, the recent grads working at prestigious investment bank Pierpoint & Co. are given their marching orders: There are a lot of them and only a few full-time job openings, so they'll need to prove themselves if they hope to stick around. They respond to this challenge by doing whatever it takes— whatever it takes. Renewed for
It’s not just you — Bluesky is (sorta) down
TechCrunch / 10h
Bluesky has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions since just before 3 a.m. ET.
Gemini can now create personalized AI images by digging around in Google Photos
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google began rolling out "personal intelligence" in Gemini early this year , giving AI subscribers the option of a more customized experience when using the company's chatbot. Today, it's using personal intelligence to tie its image-generation model to Google Photos . If you opt in, generated images will have access to your photos and associated labels to simplify prompts and produce more accurat
RFK Jr. forces FDA to reconsider 12 unproven peptides after 2023 ban
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday announced meeting dates for advisors to discuss lifting restrictions on 12 unproven peptides that the agency deemed to pose significant safety risks in 2023. The meetings are scheduled for two days in July, with another in February 2027. The scheduled meetings do not appear to be accompanied by any significant new safety or efficacy data for FDA advis
First look: Also's upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
E-bikes have started to blur what was once a basic feature of cycling: you push the pedals, which turns the wheels. Now, with throttles, you only have to pedal some of the time. And in mid-drive motors, the force you generate through pedaling is routed through a complex set of gearing and is merged with a motor's output. The once-direct connection between your legs and the rear wheel has become m
Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
Wired / 10h
Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.
Eureka Ergonomic Opal standing desk review: Beautiful, stylish, and solid — but I can't ignore the mediocre storage
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Eureka Ergonomic Opal is a premium design standing desk with solid construction, less-than-satisfactory cable management and cramped drawers, yet a beautiful design.
'I would've loved to have directed that one': Exit 8's Genki Kawamura on why he's excited for A24's Backrooms horror movie
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Genki Kawamura is a fan of the Backrooms and admitted he would've loved to adapt that story for the screen.
IPVanish has begun offering Amazon gift cards when you refer a friend — here's how much you could earn
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
IPVanish has officially launched its first-ever refer-a-friend program. Current users can earn Amazon or Home Depot gift cards, while new subscribers score a sweet 10% discount on their plan.
OpenAI's latest Codex update builds the groundwork for its upcoming super app
Engadget / 10h
Last month, following reporting from The Wall Street Journal , OpenAI confirmed it was working on a desktop super app that would combine ChatGPT, its Codex coding agent and Atlas web browser into one cohesive experience. OpenAI is not releasing that application today. Instead, it's pushing out a major update to Codex that significantly expands what that software can do. However, the new release o
Google Chrome makes it easier to wrangle different tabs in AI Mode
Engadget / 10h
Love 'em or hate 'em, no modern browser is complete without robust tab support, and so too would it seem Google's AI Mode . Starting today, the company is rolling out an update to users in the US that makes the tool better at interacting and understanding tabs. To start, the next time you use AI Mode on Chrome for desktop and click on a link, the chatbot will open a new side-by-side interface tha
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Should Be Called ‘Lee Cronin’s The Exorcist’
Gizmodo / 10h
The new creature feature unwraps plenty of gore but too much déjà vu.
Everything we like is a psyop
TechCrunch / 10h
If culture is shaped by TikTok's algorithmic feed, then it's time for us to decide where we draw the line between necessary marketing and inauthentic growth hacking.
Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode
TechCrunch / 10h
Now, when you're using AI Mode on Chrome desktop, clicking a link will open the webpage side-by-side with AI Mode.
Intel launches new Core Series 3 chips for mainstream laptops
Engadget / 11h
Intel has unveiled its new Core Series 3 chips, the official title for its Wildcat Lake-codenamed series intended for mainstream and value-oriented laptops. Built using the same Intel 18A process as its Core Ultra Series 3 chips, they’re significantly more powerful than the previous generation and promise "exceptional battery life" and "boosted AI-ready performance." Intel says the Core Series 3
The Newest Alzheimer’s Drugs Might Be Worthless, Review Finds
Gizmodo / 11h
Anti-amyloid drugs likely provide no "clinically meaningful" effects for people with Alzheimer's, the authors concluded.
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back down to under $15
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $25: The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $14.99 with code SAVE4K , down from the list price of $39.99. That's a 63% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $14.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $25 use code SAVE4K Amazon makes some of the best smart home devices, like the collection of Echo speakers , Echo earbuds, and the fancy new Amazon Ember TVs
Nano Banana can now make personalized AI Images based on your Photos library
Mashable / 11h
Google announced today that the Gemini Personal Intelligence feature is now available in Nano Banana 2 , the company's popular AI image model. Now, instead of uploading a photo, users can give Nano Banana access to their Google Photos library, which will allow Nano Banana to generate personalized images for users. Don’t miss out on our latest stories: Add Mashable as a trusted news source in Goog
Is The Pitt Season 3 going to focus on the night shift?
Mashable / 11h
Someone call Lucy Dacus, because the last few episodes of The Pitt Season 2 have been all about the night shift. As the Emergency Department's day shift staffers wound down and focused on completing their charts, the night shift came in to pick up their cases. That reconnected viewers with characters like Dr. Abbot (Shawn Hatosy), Dr. Ellis (Ayesha Harris), and Dr. Shen (Ken Kirby). It also intro
DJI has teased a new entry-level drone — but it'll have to be special to outshine my beloved Neo 2
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
DJI seems poised to launch two new entry-level camera drones — a move that seems a little strange given it already offers several cheap, affordable and highly capable models.
How to watch MasterChef Australia online – stream Meghan Markle on Masterchef from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
As Meghan Markle debuts as a judge on Masterchef Australia 2026 (season 18)here's how to watch MasterChef Australia online and from anywhere around the world with a the right VPN.
Moscow chokes international internet bandwidth in latest attack on Russian VPN users
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Russia’s fight against digital privacy escalates as internet providers agree to freeze the expansion of cross-border channels into Europe. By capping international bandwidth, authorities aim to force telecom operators to either filter VPN traffic or hike prices, making it harder for citizens to bypass state censorship.
LATAM Unveils New Airbus A321XLR Business Class Suites, Coming 2027
One Mile at a Time / 11h
LATAM has just unveiled the interiors for its upcoming Airbus A321XLRs, which will make it the first carrier in South America to offer fully flat suites with direct aisle access on a narrow body aircraft. LATAM plans new narrow body business class suites LATAM has at least 13 Airbus A321XLRs are on order, which are expected to be delivered starting in 2027. The A321XLR is the new long range, narr
Google just dropped a 50% discount on a year of YouTube Premium with Google One Premium — here’s how you can check if you’re eligible
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
This half-price YouTube Premium discount with Google One Premium is not to be skipped over.
This sleek new espresso machine from Philips promises 'that unmistakable cafe-like taste' at home — and I can't wait to try it
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Philips Café Aromis can use larger doses of coffee, and has a 'conversational' assistant that adjusts brew settings automatically to suit your preferences.
Transmission flushes: When they help and when they hurt your car
How-To Geek / 11h
If you’ve ever read the phrase "lifetime fluid" with regard to vehicle maintenance, you might be tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. It sounds like one less bill to worry about. However, lifetime in this context is more of a marketing term referring to the length of your vehicle’s factory warranty, not its actual life beyond that.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream devs say the Mii programming was 'pure chaos and 'really hard to manage' during development, that it took 'six or seven years' to fine-tune
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream lead programmer Takaomi Ueno has said one of the most challenging aspects of development was Mii interactions and that it took around "six or seven years" to get right.
SpaceX and Other Elon Musk Companies Are Propping Up Cybertruck Sales
Gizmodo / 11h
SpaceX alone reportedly accounted for nearly 20% of Cybertrucks registered in the U.S. in late 2025.
Secretlab Magnus Evo standing desk review: Streamlined and refined but unmistakably Secretlab in spirit
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Secretlab Magnus Evo is a refined and simplified standing desk with a few nice features and none of the excess.
Webb Telescope Resolves Cosmic Identity Crisis Between Planets and Stars
Gizmodo / 11h
Where do massive planets end and stars begin? It may come down to how they formed.
Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korea steal $5 million in fake IT worker scheme
TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that two Americans were sentenced to years in prison for helping the North Korean government place fake IT workers in U.S. companies.
InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure out where AI agents go wrong
TechCrunch / 11h
According to CEO Helen Gu, the biggest problem facing the industry today is not just monitoring and diagnosing where AI models go wrong — it's also diagnosing how the entire tech stack operates now that AI is part of it.
View of the Orpheum Theatre. Marquee reads: “Thu, Thunder the dog in ‘His masters voice’; Now,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
View of the Orpheum Theatre. Marquee reads: “Thu, Thunder the dog in ‘His masters voice’; Now, Colleen Moore in 'Irene.’” Automobiles parked in street. Printed on front: “Photography by Davis B. Hillmer.” Stamped on back: “Davis B. Hillmer, commercial photography, 8825 Second Ave., Detroit 2, Michigan. TR 5-7620, TR 2-8000.” Handwritten on back: “1925-1926.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit
This 99-cent per month deal on Audible Standard makes the new tier worth it
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $24 : Through April 30, new and returning Audible subscribers can get three months of the new Standard plan for just 99 cents per month. Usually $8.99 per month, that's a total of $24 in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible Standard $0.99/month for 3 months (save $8/month) I'm going to be honest here: I don't think Audible Standard is worth it at full price. The new plan ,
Skip the long shows—6 best miniseries you can finish in one weekend
How-To Geek / 11h
Nothing makes me happier than a free weekend. Between the grind of the 9-to-5 lifestyle and the pressure of fulfilling social obligations, a weekend of rest and relaxation feels like a luxury. If I find myself with an open weekend, I love to start a show that I know I can finish before work on Monday morning.
This deal saves you $80 a year on YouTube Premium, but there's a catch
How-To Geek / 11h
Hot on the heels of YouTube Premium’s recent price hike , Google is quietly dangling a discount that may or may not soften the sting depending on how deep you’re already in the company's ecosystem.
Amazon's sale on best-selling tech gadgets feels like Prime Day — up to 50% off TVs, Ring Doorbells, Fire tablets, and Blink cameras
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon is slashing prices on its best-selling tech gadgets, including Fire tablets, Ring Doorbells, Blink cameras, Fire Sticks, and more, starting at just $14.99.
The ‘Avatar’ Movie Leak Didn’t Come From a Paramount Email, But It’s Still Just as Bad
Gizmodo / 11h
A new report puts a spotlight on the aftermath of one of the biggest leaks Paramount has faced in years.
AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it’s boosting their revenue too
TechCrunch / 11h
Adobe says AI traffic to U.S. retail sites also jumped 269% in March, with visitors converting better and generating more revenue than non-AI shoppers.
Snap Is Laying Off 16% of Full-Time Staff as It Embraces A.I.
NYT > Technology / 11h
The company, which owns the social media app Snapchat, said it was laying off about 1,000 employees as it increased its reliance on artificial intelligence.
7 of the best Mac apps to level up your new MacBook Neo
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Improve your MacBook Neo with these 7 top-rated macOS apps
'Is AI impacting jobs right now? We’ve looked and, honestly, we haven’t seen it': LinkedIn exec says AI isn't causing a big drop-off in hiring just yet
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AI may be causing a small drop in hiring - but LinkedIn says it's not too bad right now.
Gemini can now draw on your Google data to personalize the images it generates
Engadget / 11h
Your Google Photos library could soon influence the kind of images you can generate with Gemini. After letting users personalize the AI assistant's responses with data from Gmail, Search and YouTube, Google says it's bringing that same "Personal Intelligence" to Nano Banana 2 to make it easier for users to create personalized images with the AI model. The goal is to have the data affiliated with
Google Makes Image Generation a Little Creepier With Personal Intelligence
Gizmodo / 11h
Solving a problem no one had.
Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games
TechCrunch / 11h
The new tools are designed to help creators throughout the entire development process.
Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence
TechCrunch / 11h
That means its AI images can be created using Gemini's understanding of your likes and interests, without those having to be explicitly noted in the prompt.
InKind Dining App Limited Time Referral Offer: Up To $75 In Total Value
22One Mile at a Time / 11h
Promo: If you’re new to InKind, follow this link to get $25 off your first dining experience of $50+ I’ve written in the past about InKind, my favorite dining rewards app . InKind has just rolled out an improved refer a friend bonus, so this is a great time to refer family and friends. InKind’s generous refer a friend bonus offer InKind has a generous refer a friend program . Ordinarily, when you
Do Business Class Seats Need Doors — Or Are They Just A Gimmick?
View from the Wing / 11h
Business class doors have quickly become the next must-have feature after flat beds and direct aisle access, but that does not mean they always make the seat better. On some aircraft, especially narrowbodies, the space used for doors may be better spent on a longer bed, a wider aisle, or a roomier overall seat—raising the question of whether doors deliver real privacy or just the appearance of it.
I tried to ditch cloud storage for self-hosting. Three drives and a mini PC later, I gave up
How-To Geek / 12h
I don’t like the idea of storing my files on someone else’s PC, losing access whenever the internet goes down and having to trust strangers not to take a peak—and that was before companies started training AI models on whatever files they could get their hands on. I’ve long dreamed of going local only, but I’m starting to realize the many ways in which self-hosting my own cloud is worse.
Spirit Airlines could shut down imminently, reports say — here's what to do if you're scheduled to fly with them
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Spirit Airlines is at risk of shutting down and liquidating as soon as this week, according to two reports. This could mean the end of the ultra-low-cost carrier. Bloomberg and CNBC separately reported late Wednesday that the airline expected to run out of cash imminently as a result of surging jet fuel costs. Spirit has struggled to turn a profit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020,
WorldHotels by Best Western is entering the glamping space, bookable on points
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Best Western Rewards members, rejoice — you can now experience the great outdoors on points. WorldHotels, an independent luxury and lifestyle brand within the Best Western portfolio, has announced the launch of a new collection of upscale glamping and outdoor properties called WorldHotels Backdrop. Related: Glamping at Zion: Elevate your national park adventure at these points-friendly resorts Th
Rivals season 2 trailer looks bonk-bustingly brilliant — but we've got to wait months for the full Hulu and Disney+ series to release as series splits in two
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I'm incredibly excited for Rivals season 2 after its chaotic trailer reveal... but why is the Hulu and Disney+ series being split into two batches?
Could This AI-Simulated Brain Lead to Human Mind-Uploading?
Gizmodo / 12h
We’re not holding our breath.
James Bond 007 First Light PS5 controller pre-order build-up live — the best early links to bookmark and info you need
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We've got all the best information and early links to bookmark ahead of the James Bond 007 First Light limited edition DualSense pre-orders this week.
Bluetti just launched the FridgePower portable power station — preorders save at least $540
Mashable / 12h
One of the biggest inconveniences when the power goes out is worrying about food spoiling in the refrigerator. A storm that knocks out power always seems to show up just a few days after doing a major fridge and freezer restock. We used to transfer items out of the fridge and into a cooler , but portable power stations made that a thing of the past. Bluetti, a leader in the portable power industr
The Pitt fans, you need to watch the Season 2 finale credits
Mashable / 12h
Here's a PSA for everyone preparing to tune into The Pitt Season 2 finale tonight: Make sure you keep watching through the episode's credits. The finale features the show's first mid-credits sequence, in which Nick Fury approaches Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) about putting together a team of elite TV doctors. SEE ALSO: 'The Pitt' just showed what happens when medicine meets TikTok I'm totally kidding —
3 clever Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (April 17 - 19)
How-To Geek / 12h
There are some parts of your home that are full of smart home devices; I have a lot of smart devices in my living room, kitchen, and bedroom, for example. Other areas can often get neglected, including utility rooms or even your outdoor space. Here are some Home Assistant projects that can give those areas some love.
There's Finally a Way to Block YouTube Shorts on Both iPhones and Androids
Lifehacker / 12h
I have a bit of an issue with short-form content. It's so easy to lose hours scrolling through Instagram Reels at night that I deleted the app, and I only use the Instagram website on my laptop (a categorically worse Instagram experience). The problem is, I just moved my addiction to YouTube Shorts. Because you're greeted with a grid of Shorts as soon as you launch the YouTube app, it's too easy
'Anyone with $10 could have walked straight through': Report warns this legit-looking software is actually antivirus-killing adware
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Annoying adware turned out to be a piece of malware capable of killing antivirus software.
James Bond 007 First Light PS5 controller pre-order build-up live — the best early links to bookmark and info you need
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We've got all the best information and early links to bookmark ahead of the James Bond 007 First Light limited edition DualSense pre-orders this week.
The first real trailer for the Street Fighter movie is filled with crowd-pleasing moments
Engadget / 12h
We finally have a real-deal trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie, after a short teaser dropped at The Game Awards last year. This is nearly three minutes of fighting, silly dialogue and, of course, Easter eggs from the games. To the latter point, there's a scene of Ken beating up a car like in the bonus stages from Street Fighter II and footage of Ryu powering up one of his famous Hadoke
The 15 terminal commands that made me forget about Linux file managers
How-To Geek / 12h
Whether your file manager is KDE’s Dolphin, GNOME’s Files, or an alternative, it’s probably an essential part of your workflow, used daily to navigate and organize your files. However, Linux users have been performing these tasks for decades, long before GUI desktops even existed.
Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet
Engadget / 12h
The Oversight Board — the policy body Meta created to weigh its most impactful moderation rulings — has seen its role within Mark Zuckerberg's empire come into question due to shifting content policy priorities and dwindling investment. The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to work with other companies, but Engadget has learned Meta has thus far declined to
Seven Samsung Galaxy Settings You Don’t Get on Other Android Phones
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When you buy a Samsung Galaxy phone, you're not just getting the standard, stock Android experience as far as software goes: You're also getting One UI, Samsung's own take on Android, complete with its own visual look, AI features , and other tweaks. One UI means you get access to settings on a Galaxy handset that aren't available on other Android
Ex-PlayStation boss says Microsoft is 'trying so hard to will' Xbox Game Pass 'into health' and suggests 'a clarifying post mortem would do the entire industry some good'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has suggested Microsoft can't save Xbox Game Pass, following comments made by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma about wanting to "evolve" the service.
Dubai’s Iconic “7-Star” Burj Al Arab Closes, Undergoing 18-Month Renovation
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I was wondering when this would finally happen, and it sure seems like the timing makes sense… Jumeirah’s Burj Al Arab undergoing 18-month refresh The Burj Al Arab Dubai is the crown jewel of UAE-based Jumeirah’s portfolio, and it’s easily one of the world’s most recognizable hotels. It’s often referred to as the world’s only seven-star hotel (that’s of course not a “thing,” and for the record, t
Students can get Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free — but is it better than a MacBook Neo?
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $625: College students can score one year of Microsoft 365 Premium, one year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a Xbox Wireless Controller totally free with the purchase of a Windows 11 laptop. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Windows 11 Ultimate College Bundle With the arrival of Apple's MacBook Neo , college students can rejoice in an affordable, colorful laptop. Now, Microsoft is rush
You can now turn off YouTube shorts entirely
Mashable / 12h
YouTube is letting users turn off the brain rot faucet on its mobile app. The internet's home for all things video started rolling out a new setting in its iOS and Android apps that allows users to set a very strict daily limit for scrolling through the Shorts feed, per The Verge . Specifically, you can now set it to zero minutes, effectively eliminating the Shorts feed as a viable part of the ap
5 cheap gas cars that are so efficient you don't need a hybrid
How-To Geek / 12h
Hybrid badges tend to dominate the fuel-economy conversation, but not every buyer needs electrification to keep running costs low. In 2026, several affordable gasoline-powered cars are proving that smart engineering, lighter weight, and efficient powertrains can still deliver outstanding mileage without the added cost or complexity of a hybrid system.
Samsung SmartThings now offers at-a-glance home security and pet updates—including on your TV
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung has given its SmartThings hub an AI injection that could make it more useful for tracking your smart home, and not just from your phone . The company's Now Brief feature, which provides timely AI-curated updates, now supports home security, Family Care (support for aging parents), and pets, and is coming to TVs and refrigerators "soon."
Meta’s Quest Price Hikes Just Put VR in a Worse Spot
Gizmodo / 12h
The Quest 3S and 3 are getting more expensive, and memory prices are to blame.
Anna's Archive told to pay Spotify and record labels $322 million over unprecedented music scraping
Engadget / 12h
The open-source library and search engine Anna’s Archive has been ordered to pay Spotify and the three of the world’s largest music labels $322 million in damages after it claimed to have scraped the entirety of the streaming platform’s library of music. Spotify, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, sued Anna’s Archive in January for a slightly comical $13 trill
D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95: high-speed Wi-Fi 7 at a competitive price
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Forget about the eye-catching design – the D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95 router gets all the basics right, with excellent performance, versatile connectivity, and admirable ease of use.
Bluesky blames DDoS attack for server outages
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Engadget / 12h
Bluesky is once again having a wobble. The platform said some of its systems are down and that it’s “investigating an incident with service in one of our reginos” (that’s Bluesky’s typo, not mine). The issue appears to have started at 1:42AM ET and was still persisting as of
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