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Cybercriminals are using GTA 6 hype to spread malware ahead of launch, NordVPN warns
Latest from TechRadar / 9min
NordVPN warns GTA 6 fans about fake beta keys, phishing pages, Android adware, and malware disguised as early access downloads.
Is The Chase Sapphire Reserve Worth The Annual Fee? My Personal Math
One Mile at a Time / 11min
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( application ) has a $795 annual fee, and after the card’s 2025 refresh, the question of whether it’s still worth it has only gotten more contested — some people find it more valuable than before, others less. The card now carries well over $1,000 in potential credits, but it’s increasingly a “coupon book” of perks, and the gap between the headline value and what
King's College team wins access to cutting-edge Google quantum chip
BBC News / 11min
King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes.
Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans
BBC News / 18min
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.
Deli Boys season 3 plans 'in the works' as executive producer confirms Hulu and Disney+ show's long-term framework after 'big cliffhanger' in new season 2 finale
Latest from TechRadar / 44min
All episodes of Deli Boys season 2 are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu — but plans for season 3 are already in the works according to its producer.
Elon and SpaceX Have Made AI Training 10 Times Faster
Next Big Future / 55min
Elon is saying SpaceX built its own super-optimized AI training software from scratch in the C programming language. It is 10 times faster than Google JAX framework. It’s designed to run on a massive cluster of 220,000 cutting-edge NVIDIA GB300 GPUs connected by ultra-fast 800G networks. They use pipeline parallelism and get as close to ... Read more
Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent
Wired / 1h
The beleaguered luxury phone maker is pushing the AlphaFold, which has decent specs and comes with Vertu’s new Hermes Agent on board, to wealthy would-be buyers.
Samsung is testing Galaxy Watch 8 to prevent muscle loss on GLP-1s like Ozempic
Engadget / 1h
Samsung has teamed up with diabetes experts at Massachusetts General Hospital to see how Galaxy Watch 8 can help prevent muscle loss in GLP-1 patients.
Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880
TechCrunch / 1h
Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.a
Your old iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch is now worth more: See the new trade-in values
Mashable / 2h
Apple has updated the average trade-in value for some of its iPhones , iPads , Watches , and MacBooks . You could now get an extra $10 to $35 off a new device when you trade in your old one, depending upon its model and condition. Here's how much you could save. SEE ALSO: Apple reportedly working on anti-phone snatching security feature The tech giant has run its trade-in program since 2013 , lau
Oscal Pilot 6 review: A durable design and added extras make this a serious contender in the rugged phone market
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The Oscal Pilot 6 is a rugged Android smartphone that features a high-resolution Samsung camera, large-capacity battery, 98dB speaker, and thermal camera, making it an ideal smartphone solution for anyone working outdoors, in trade, surveying, or industrial work.
One in four UK government computer systems are running on outdated technology — with taxpayers footing the bill for any failures
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Legacy IT is costing the UK government £45 billion annually, and that’s before you factor in the savings made possible by AI and automation.
How to watch Canada vs. USA online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Canada vs. USA in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free on IIHF.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships have hit the knockout rounds. Every fixture at this point is huge, but it really doesn't get any bigger than Canada vs. USA. It's a repeat of the Winter Olympics final for these rivals
How to watch Finland vs. Czechia online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch Finland vs. Czechia in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free on IIHF.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships are entering the knockout rounds. After weeks of entertaining group stage games, it's win or bust for the eight remaining teams. Finland vs. Czechia is the first quarter final on t
Hurdle hints and answers for May 28, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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
'It's gonna be awesome': Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has high hopes for using AI in its products, says 'it's impossible to describe what we're gonna be able to do for customers'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
"Everything's gonna be cheaper to make, it's more efficient", says Salesforce CEO.
Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
BBC News / 6h
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a skier. 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 to
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you collect perfumes. 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 May 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you golf. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today
NYT Pips hints, answers for May 28, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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
Last.fm goes independent after breaking up with Paramount Skydance
Engadget / 7h
Last.fm is now an independent company, nearly two decades after it was acquired by CBS.
As a former sleep writer, my non-negotiable for summer is a great sleep mask — these are my two personal favorites
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I've tested plenty of sleep eye masks, and these are the two I can't live without.
I watched all of Deli Boys season 2 on Hulu and Disney+ in less than a day — then I asked its stacked cast for their 'genius' and 'hilarious' recommendations for what to stream next
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
With six episodes under half an hour long, Deli Boys season 2 is this week's perfect bite-sized comedy binge. But for what to stream next, I asked the Hulu and Disney+ show's own cast.
I tested the flagship Samsung HW-Q990H Dolby Atmos soundbar, and while it sticks to the formula of its predecessors, it still sets the bar for soundbars in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Samsung HW-Q990H is yet another awesome entry in Samsung's flagship soundbar lineage, delivering a full Dolby Atmos experience at home.
Forget the newest iPhones — this iPhone 16e deal at Straight Talk can save you up to $330 on the underrated device
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Straight Talk’s latest iPhone 16e offer pairs a nice discount on the phone with a super-cheap unlimited plan — here's how.
Sony's TV line-up is now both clearer and also confusingly named after launching its latest sets: here are all the official models and sizes it sells in 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Sony's full 2026 TV line-up is here, and it involves a lot of 'Mark II' TVs, but also several 'Mark I' TVs, and all their names are numbers anyway…
Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket
TechCrunch / 8h
According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google's 2025 Year in Search campaign.
Could ChatGPT suffer Firefox’s fate? — 'The risk of falling behind is growing exponentially' as rival AI tools Gemini and Claude surge while Copilot stalls
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Workplace AI adoption surged dramatically while ChatGPT lost dominance as Gemini and Claude attracted growing numbers of professional users globally.
Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)
TechCrunch / 8h
Google is embarrassing itself, again.
Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
Wired / 8h
The bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign it.
'Threat actors are adapting social engineering and monetization strategies to modern user behavior': Microsoft warns AI chatbots may be sending victims to malicious websites — so be on your guard when clicking
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
What happens when an AI recommends a tool, and that tool ends up being malicious?
Google employee accused of making $1 million from insider trading on Polymarket
Engadget / 9h
Who could have seen this coming?
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 28 (game #1585)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, May 28 (game #1082)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 28 (game #816)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
United Airlines Will Send Maintenance Videos To Passengers — And AI Will Explain Every Flight Delay
View from the Wing / 10h
Delta is using AI to price tickets. United wants to use it to better explain what is actually happening when your flight goes sideways. If Kirby delivers on maintenance videos and improved plain-English delay updates for every flight, that is the rare airline AI project passengers may actually like.
3 things to know about a new lounge type you can access with Priority Pass — complete with robot bartender
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
A robot bartender, dedicated gaming stations and a new take on the airport lounge experience are all part of Portal Lounge, a brand-new concept that just opened in Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). In Terminal 1, near the intersection of Concourses C and D, this 3,800-square-foot space is designed to transform the lounge concept from a place travelers simply pass through into an
Google Security Engineer Arrested in Million-Dollar Polymarket Trading Scheme
Wired / 10h
According to federal prosecutors, Michele Spagnuolo made more than $1 million on the prediction market platform using confidential information about Google Search traffic.
'Born from basalt' — How a tiny Hawaii startup is rewriting the rules of naval shipbuilding with 3D printers and 100% recyclable materials
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Hawaii startup tests 3D printed basalt reinforced boats, aiming to replace traditional shipyards with distributed rapid naval manufacturing systems globally
What do you get with Meta and Instagrams new $3.99 subscription plan?
Mashable / 10h
Meta officially launched paid subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp on Wednesday, giving users the option to pay a few dollars a month for extra features across its flagship apps. The company made the announcement in an Instagram post, where head of product Naomi Gleit provided an outline of the new paid "Plus" plans. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus run $3.99 a month, while Wh
California defeats Tesla's attempt to throw out racial discrimination lawsuit
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Over four years after a California agency sued Tesla over an alleged pattern of racial discrimination, a judge has dismissed Tesla's motion to throw out the lawsuit. The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) said today that the Alameda County Superior Court order clears a path for the case to go to trial, which is currently scheduled for July 20. Tesla "employment practices remain rooted in so
This Mazda SUV is winning over former BMW owners on a budget
How-To Geek / 10h
Luxury SUV ownership is starting to feel like more hassle than it’s worth for a growing number of buyers. Between complex tech , turbocharged engines, and rising repair costs, the shine of premium badges isn’t hitting the same way it used to.
New Website Detects Apocalypse If Billionaire Jets Start Fleeing en Masse
Futurism / 10h
Billionaires aren’t like us. They get special tax breaks to protect their fortunes, operate private intelligence rings , and increasingly have direct lines to the White House, if they’re not there already . Given their increasing hold on the levers of political power, in other words, it’s likely that the world’s richest would get advance news of a civilization-threatening event. Kyle McDonald, a
Quote of the day by Google co-founder Larry Page: "When you aim for the stars you may come up short, but still reach the moon" — comments on the scale of ambition
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The legendary tech entrepreneur outlines a philosophy at the heart of Google's meteoric rise in the last few decades
Steam Deck OLED gets huge price increase amid RAM shortage
Mashable / 11h
The Steam Deck OLED has been one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market for years, but it's not the value it used to be anymore. Valve announced that the OLED version of the Steam Deck has gotten a significant price increase, after months of being out of stock entirely. Well, it's back in stock, but you'll have to pay a lot more to get one now. The 512GB version, which used to cost $549, i
Crypto’s Most Powerful PAC Sends a Warning to Politicians: Resistance Is Futile
Gizmodo / 11h
"Rep. Green’s defeat proves that anti-crypto hostility carries real electoral consequences..."
Sam Altman Would Like the Record to Show AI Will Not Take Your Job (Despite Everything He’s Said Previously)
Gizmodo / 11h
Wonder what changed?
'Self-reporting is the best way we can get this information out to the public': Erin Brokovich's next crusade is tracking new data centers across the US — and she wants your help
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Erin Brockovich launches public reporting platform tracking environmental concerns surrounding AI data centers across the US.
United rules out 'idiotic' JetBlue merger speculation after American talk fizzles
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Talk of a blockbuster merger between United Airlines and American Airlines went nowhere. Now, it appears United is setting its sights on … well, no one. The Chicago-based carrier on Wednesday said it expects to sit out any big airline industry dealmaking in the near future after American rebuffed its overtures about joining forces. "I don't think that United, at least, is going to participate in
Apple Will Now Give You More Trade-In Value for These iPhones, iPads, and Macs
Lifehacker / 11h
I'm a big believer in holding on to your tech for as long as possible, but at a certain point, you do need to upgrade. When that time comes, it helps to get some money for your old device to offset the cost of a new one—especially when that new device is from Apple, whose products tend to hold their value well. If you are thinking of trading in your old Apple product for a new one, there's some g
Hands-on: GoPros new Mission 1 Pro bridges the gap between action and cinema cameras
Mashable / 11h
Before signing on as Mashable's tech editor, I reviewed the GoPro Hero12 and Hero13 Black for the site. They were both equally impressive cameras, while also being slightly underwhelming, with iterative upgrades to battery life and new software features like vertical video. Both cameras had the same GP2 processor and 1/1.9" CMOS sensor as the Hero11. This year, instead of dropping a Hero14 Black,
Sony RGB TVs are finally here and skipping the preorder window. What to know about Bravia 7 II and 9 II.
Mashable / 11h
A quick look at the May 2026 Sony TV releases Sony Bravia 7 II True RGB 4K TV starting at $2,099.99 (55 through 98 inches) Sony Bravia 9 II True RGB TV starting at $3,599.99 (65 through 85 inches) Sony Bravia Theater Trio $2,199.99 (9 speakers total) Sony officially unveiled its highly-awaited True RGB TVs on May 27. The Sony Bravia 7 II and Sony Bravia 9 II enter the crowded arena of fresh RGB T
Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic “The Line” Gets Reality Check, As Project Suspended
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Saudi Arabia is investing an unprecedented amount of money in tourism, and also in diversifying its economy away from oil. I’ve been watching this with great interest, as we’ve never seen a project to this scale before, and many have wondered just how realistic some of these ambitions are. I’m also just generally interested in planned projects like this, as it’s amazing how often they fail. Saudi
Elon Musk Says America’s Kamikaze Drones Used the Wrong Starlink Subscription
Gizmodo / 11h
SpaceX and the Pentagon reportedly argued over pricing for Starlink services used during the Iran war.
Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9
TechCrunch / 11h
The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is "maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date."
Triomics nabs $22M to bring oncology-specific AI to cancer centers
TechCrunch / 11h
The Series B round was led by Battery Ventures.
Key AI Perspective – Clarity About Who is and Will Win and Why
Next Big Future / 11h
Anthropic added ~$11B ARR in one month which is more than the combined 10-year build of Palantir, Snowflake, and Databricks (which employed tens of thousands collectively). No precedent in capitalism history. SaaS/cloud created $5–10T value over decades, yet one model company matched the output of the top three recent SaaS giants instantly. Growth rates (500%+ ... Read more
More and more earbuds come with touchscreen cases, but after testing a bunch of them, I'm still not convinced it's the future — do you really get the best value this way?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
With more and more earbuds coming with touchscreen cases, I've got to ask: "why?".
Debt Collectors Are Being Replaced With AI Agents
Futurism / 11h
With inflation out of control amidst a low-fire, low-hire economy, the amount of private debt in the United States is at an all time high . That’s a grim milestone for any country, let alone one as technically rich as the US — and it’s leading to a massive rise in late payments and credit delinquency. But as more and more lenders come looking for their payments, it’s increasingly AI — rather than
The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan is cheaper than a new RAV4 and feels more premium
How-To Geek / 11h
Compact SUVs have become more expensive than ever, especially as automakers push heavily toward electrification and higher-tech interiors. For many buyers, the Toyota RAV4 has traditionally been the default recommendation thanks to its efficiency and reputation for reliability. However, its latest redesign and hybrid-only approach have also pushed pricing noticeably higher, leaving room for rival
Websites have a new way to spy on visitors: analyzing their SSD activity
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Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Over the decades, there has been no shortage of sites using clever techniques to covertly track visitors’ browsing histories , device fingerprints , and log keystrokes and mouse movements in real time. Even Meta and Yandex were recently caught joining in the privacy-invasive free-for-all . Now sites have a new way to spy on their visitors: measuring subtle interactions with their solid-state driv
Mystery GPS jammer in Iran becomes test for NASA satellites’ capabilities
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
NASA satellites designed to observe cyclone wind speeds and collapsing ice sheets have also proven capable of identifying the approximate locations of GPS jammers. That could help monitor high-risk areas for aircraft and ships navigating the growing prevalence of GPS interference worldwide. Two different NASA satellite systems showed how they could locate a known but mysterious GPS jammer within
Mina the Hollower is the best old-school action adventure I've played in a while
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Modern Legend of Zelda games like Breath of the Wild are built around Link's ability to run, climb, and jump with the best of them. In old-school, top-down Zelda titles, though, the ability to increase Link's sad starting mobility was a banner event. Finding items like the speed-enhancing Pegasus Boots in Link to the Past or the jump-granting Roc's Feather in Link's Awakening made the methodical
Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump's plan to make US an AI hub backfires
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In a splashy move that signals that Taiwan remains irreplaceable to the AI industry's short-term and long-term goals, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced Wednesday that his chip company will invest $150 billion a year to make sure Taiwan remains at the "epicenter" of the "AI revolution." "This is where the chips come, packaging comes, this is where the systems are made, this is where AI supercomput
United CEO Rules Out Buying American Airlines And JetBlue — But A JetBlue Bankruptcy Would Change The Math
View from the Wing / 11h
Scott Kirby says United is not buying American Airlines or JetBlue — and calls a JetBlue deal “mathematically not doable.” But a bankruptcy scenario, recently floated by JetBlue's founder, would change the math.
The phenomenal Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones are down to a record-low price right now at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones are some of the best headphones around, and right now, you can buy them for a record-low price at Amazon.
This EcoFlow Portable Generator Is Over $400 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. EcoFlow’s portable generators are a great choice if you're aiming to replace a traditional gas generator for one that will provide backup power without the emissions, noise, and maintenance. The EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus is one of the company's bestsellers, designed for both
Halide Mark III adds a built-in editor to the popular camera app
Engadget / 12h
The update also introduces the app's take on film stock simulation.
New on Prime Video in June—Top picks and everything else coming this month
How-To Geek / 12h
On the heels of what has (and still is!) been a pretty great month of May, which saw an exploding blood-bag-filled series finale of The Boys , a great new season of Citadel , John Krasinski returned to the role of Jack Ryan, and (still to come this week) Nicolas Cage is Spider Noir , Prime Video just released its lineup of June TV shows and movies to kick off the summer!
Marathon's first open play week starts on June 2
Engadget / 12h
Bungie also shared more information about what players can expect from the game's new season.
With the Flames of Hell Licking at His Feet, JD Vance Ponders the Future of AI
Gizmodo / 12h
Peter Thiel on one shoulder, the pope on the other.
Los Angeles transit system hack blamed on Iranian attackers - but they might not have worked alone
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Some researchers believe the attack was the work of the Iranian government, not hacktivists.
‘Dorohedoro’ Season 2 Is the Apex Of Macabre Anime Chaos and Whimsy
Gizmodo / 12h
In its return to Q Hayashida’s gloriously gory world, MAPPA cranks its visceral pageantry and wicked humor to operatic heights, rewarding the anime's six‑year wait in spades.
Forget the Volvo XC40—This Korean SUV costs $17,000 less and gets better gas mileage
How-To Geek / 12h
Volvo has spent decades building one of the most respected names in the automotive industry. The Volvo XC40 , which arrived for the 2018 model year, brought that reputation into the compact SUV segment. Not surprisingly, it earned a loyal customer base on the strength of its Scandinavian roots, which are evident throughout the vehicle, from its interior design to its safety credentials.
Meta rolls out subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
Engadget / 12h
The class disparity is only growing on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
United CEO Scott Kirby Scoffs At Buying JetBlue, Says It’s “Last Thing” He’d Do
One Mile at a Time / 12h
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is a very smart, but increasingly strange and unpredictable, leader. He does a great job propelling his airline in the right direction, but I feel like he’s saying more and more things that make you scratch your head, and make you wonder if he
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