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This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn’t promising a robot in your home anytime soon
TechCrunch / 16min
While other humanoid startups chase sky-high valuations, Agility Robotics is betting its future on execution — and a SPAC.





St. Barts’ Exhilarating Airport (SBH): How To Get There, And Why It’s So Fun
One Mile at a Time / 28min
Ford and I recently took a quick weekend trip to St. Barts, a French overseas territory about 20 miles from St. Martin. While there’s a lot to like about St. Barts, as an aviation geek, what I was most excited about was the airport. St. Barts is known to have one of the most exciting airports in the world , and it’s always a treat to experience it firsthand. In this post, I’d like to talk a bit a





Love Island USA dumps the internets favorite robot
Mashable / 1h
Parmida and Corbin just got dumped on Love Island USA , and the internet is mourning the loss of their favorite Love Island "robot" — also known as "CorbinGPT." SEE ALSO: 'Love Island USA' might've just aired its saddest Movie Night episode The Islanders sang their hearts out in a karaoke competition in Season 8, Episode 29 of Love Island USA , which left the winners, Kenzie and Dylan, safe from





How to watch Mexico vs England replay – it's spoiler-free
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
SPOILER-FREE England vs Mexico replay free on BBC Two at 7.10am Full replay available from 6am on BBC iPlayer (UK) Unlock your free replay with Norton VPN (try risk-free for 60-days) Not up for an all-nighter? BBC Two will show a spoiler-free full-match replay of Engand vs Mexico at 7.10am BST on Monday, July 6 – ideal for World Cup fans who want the beautiful game without the sleep deprivation.





World Of Hyatt Adds Early Award Night Access For Elites & Credit Card Members
One Mile at a Time / 2h
We recently saw World of Hyatt make massive changes to its award pricing . While the program is maintaining a published award chart, it has increased the range of pricing, meaning that peak season award stays cost more than ever before. This is clearly part of Hyatt’s efforts to improve the profitability of its loyalty program . When these negative changes were announced, Hyatt also teased a coup





Hurdle hints and answers for July 6, 2026
Mashable / 2h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give





Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on July 6
Mashable / 2h
It's almost the Third Quarter phase of the Moon's lunar cycle, which means only half of the Moon's Earth-facing side will soon appear illuminated. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, July 6, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in its Waning Gibbous phase, with 66% of its surface visible. With just above half of the Moon's surface illuminated, there is still plenty to





Castlelake To Buy EasyJet For $7.3+ Billion: What’s The Real Motive, Though?
One Mile at a Time / 2h
EasyJet is Europe’s second largest ultra low cost carrier, and also Europe’s second largest individual airline brand (after Ryanair, by both metrics). In recent weeks, we’ve known that US investment firm Castlelake was looking to buy the airline and take it private. While EasyJet’s board rejected the initial takeover offers, they finally got an offer they agreed to, so a deal may very well move f





Sam Reid on how The Vampire Lestat episode 5 changes everything for the Brat Prince
Mashable / 3h
There's more to Sam Reid's Say More interview than even we knew at the time. When the star of The Vampire Lestat sat down with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, she'd only seen the first three episodes of Interview With the Vampire 's lusty third season. So, she and Reid dug into its details, talking his Taylor Swift-like song about his traumatizing maker Magnus and the dark truth of what he ha





NYT Pips hints, answers for July 6, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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





House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3: Who is the little blue dragon?
Mashable / 4h
We're well acquainted with most of the winged stars of House of the Dragon , past and present: the colossal Vhagar, the fierce Caraxes, the mighty Vermithor, the misunderstood Sheepstealer. But there's one dragon in Season 3 who keeps showing up and is yet to receive a full introduction. In the military ranks of Lord Ormund Hightower (James Norton), there's a smaller blue dragon who appears const





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 6, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an online dater. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and





NYT Strands hints, answers for July 6, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you can take the heat. 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.





Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 6, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a good drink. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connection





House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3: Whos on Rhaenyras Small Council?
Mashable / 4h
Rhaenyra Targaryen ( Emma D'Arcy ) is Queen of the Seven Kingdoms at last in House of the Dragon , but a good ruler is nothing without their Small Council. We've seen numerous iterations of this micro court in the Game of Thrones universe. Essentially the Small Council acts as kind of government cabinet, with each member taking charge of a different aspect of the court. So what are the roles, and





House of the Dragon draws a key musical parallel between Rhaenyra and Daenerys
Mashable / 4h
Between Widow's Bay and House of the Dragon , foreboding bells on TV are so hot right now. Bells are a constant presence in House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3, which chronicles Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) first days on the Iron Throne. The early phase of her rule is not marked by celebration, but by a string of crises. The treasury is depleted. The High Septon refuses to bless h





The nastiest moment from House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3 isnt even in the book
Mashable / 4h
While I would bend the knee to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), I would not want to attend any of her dinner parties. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' pulls a Daeron Targaryen switcheroo that isn't in 'Fire and Blood' In House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3, Rhaenyra throws a banquet for the nobles of King's Landing. The main course? Cooked rat, served atop an unappetizing black sludge.





House of the Dragon pulls a Daeron Targaryen switcheroo that isnt in Fire and Blood
Mashable / 4h
House of the Dragon Season 3 has finally introduced Prince Daeron Targaryen , the youngest son of Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine). Or has it? SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon': Where is Tumbleton, and why is it so important? Episode 3 opens with Lord Ormund Hightower (James Norton) meeting with Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and pledging his fealty to Qu





House of the Dragon: Where is Tumbleton, and why is it so important?
Mashable / 4h
The name on everybody's lips in House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3 is Tumbleton. By the end of the episode, Ormund Hightower (James Norton) and his army have taken over the small town, proving that he never had any intention of surrendering to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy). (His "fake Daeron" plot doesn't do him any favors in that regard either.) Now, the Hightowers have effectively





House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 3 has 1 line that feels key to the whole show
Mashable / 4h
Every now and then someone in House of the Dragon will say something that feels like it unlocks one of the show's key themes. It's already happened with those recurring references to the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy that are currently driving the decision-making of Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Daemon (Matt Smith). And in episode 3, we get a similar moment with Alicent (Olivia Cooke). SEE ALSO: Dea





Quordle hints and answers for Monday, July 6 (game #1624)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #1623) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going st





NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, July 6 (game #1121)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #1120) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever wo





NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, July 6 (game #855)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, July 5 (game #854) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, S





England vs Mexico weather – KICK OFF DELAYED, What time does England play today? Is it postponed?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
England vs Mexico kick-off DELAYED by one hour LATEST kick-off time: 2am BST / 7pm Mexico City 63% chance of thunderstorms at Mexico City Stadium (Azteca) Lightning delays if storms move over the stadium "Shelter in place" order issued – "Severe weather approaching" The England vs Mexico weather is not looking good and the England kick off time has been delayed by 1 hour . That means it's now 2am





This $35 ChatGPT-powered app makes writing a non-fiction book easier than ever
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : If you have a book idea, Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator can make it a reality with this lifetime subscription, on sale now for just $34.97 (reg. $540). Opens in a new window Credit: Youbooks Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator: Lifetime Subscription $49 $540 Save $491 Want to add published author to your resume? If you have an idea for a non-fiction book, Youbooks AI Non-Fictio





WORLDCHANGING SpaceX Will Deliver Anything Anywhere
Next Big Future / 8h
Everyone knows SpaceX is making launching to space 100 to 1000 times lower cost with Starship. The volume will also go up by thousands of times. How can people and things get back at high volumes and low cost? SpaceX is solving that as well. SpaceX is making the return from space or from Starships ... Read more





World Cup streams are intentionally freezing your video player — here is why your VPN’s ad blocker is causing the crash and the way that you can fix it before England vs Mexico
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Many of the best VPNs come with ad-blockers built in, meaning you can surf the web uninterrupted, but when it comes to watching live broadcasts like the 2026 World Cup online , ad-blockers can bring your entire stream to a standstill. Those using an ad-blocker on a streaming service usually have no problems – until the ad break, at which time the screen can freeze or turn black. This is because m





Quote of the day by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: 'One of the tech industry’s worst mistakes in a long time was that everybody could go full remote forever' — closing the doors to pandemic-era flexibility
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Much of the global economy was able to continue functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a host of cloud-enabled technologies that powered a new way of remote working. However, the technology industry – which initially championed this new approach to work – has aggressively rowed back on it. The new normal Sam Altman, who leads OpenAI, clarified his stance on remote and hybrid working d





I tried self-hosting email and quickly remembered why people don't
How-To Geek / 8h
I self-host almost everything. I have a half-dozen Raspberry Pis, two PCs, and an old thin client running most of my digital life. The services range from a Pi-hole with Unbound, fully redundant VPNs, a file server, a Google Photo replacement, Joplin, and a dozen AI services.





Uber’s European expansion plans may have hit a speed bump
TechCrunch / 8h
Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now five of those launches are reportedly on hold.





How to watch Philo outside the USA – stream online and from anywhere with a VPN
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Philo offers a vast library of free movies, TV shows, and live TV ABROAD? Use NordVPN to watch Philo from ANYWHERE Looking to watch Philo – one of the best freemium streaming platforms in the US – from outside the country? If you're visiting the UK, Canada, Australia or anywhere else, you can use a VPN – NordVPN works best – to unblock Philo and stream like you would from back home. Philo TV offe





‘Mob Psycho 100’ Crew Reflect on the Make‑or‑Break Journey of the Decade‑Defining Anime
Gizmodo / 9h
For director Yuzuru Tachikawa and Mob and Reigen Japanese voice actors Setsuo Ito and Takahiro Sakurai, 'Mob Psycho 100' didn't start out as sure bet, but its resonance with fans all these years later made the anime's hard-fought battle to exist worth it.





How to watch Mexico vs England: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time delayed for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Three Lions face co-hosts at the Azteca
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Mexico vs England Kick-Off time: 2am BST (Mon) / 9pm ET (Sun) / 11am AEST (Mon) Watch free on BBC (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazĂ©TV's YouTube (Brazil) Unlock your free streams with Norton VPN (60-day money back guarantee) England will hope to take their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign to new heights when they face co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the last 16 — and you can live stream the last-16 Eng





First Class Hot Nuts Feel Stale — It’s Time For Airlines To Serve Something Better
View from the Wing / 9h
First class hot nuts used to feel like a premium ritual; now they mostly feel like airlines stopped trying. If carriers want passengers to pay more for a better experience, the pre-meal drink snack is an easy place to surprise people with something more memorable than the same warm ramekin of nuts.





3 reasons why the Honda CR-V outsold the Ford F-150 for the first time in 44 years
How-To Geek / 9h
Ford counts the F-150 through the heavy-duty F-600 as one nameplate, and by that measure, the F-Series has been America's best-selling vehicle for 44 consecutive years. Break the F-150 out on its own, the way analytics firm Jato Dynamics and Automotive News do, and the streak has actually been interrupted twice since 2009: by the Toyota Camry that year, and by the Toyota RAV4 for the full calenda





Trump memecoin investors lost $3.8 billion, analysis finds
TechCrunch / 9h
Nearly 1 million people have lost a total of $3.8 billion after buying President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin, while Trump made $636 million.





Quick Points: Why you should register for loyalty programs before planning your points and miles transfers
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Here at TPG, we love our transferable credit card points and miles . You can use them to book award travel with various airline and hotel partners, even if you're not loyal to said airlines and hotels. For instance, Rachel once transferred Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt and redeemed them for a weeklong stay in Hawaii — even though she'd never set foot in a Hyatt. You might be pla





Tesla Will Make More from AI Than Robotaxi
Next Big Future / 10h
AI data centers and compute represent a much bigger and faster-growing opportunity for Tesla than robotaxis. AI can generate $50–100 billion in annual revenue per gigawatt of power — dramatically outpacing typical robotaxi economics. Massive Untapped Grid Capacity The U.S. grid can unlock tens to ~100 GW of new AI data center load without building ... Read more





‘E.T.’ Is Getting a Lego to Light Up Your Life
Gizmodo / 10h
If you love aliens and the 80s, Lego has a new 'E.T.' set that combines the best of both worlds.





All the New Books and Manga Announced by Kodansha at Anime Expo 2026
Gizmodo / 10h
There's a new 'Witch Hat Atelier' story collection to tide you over until the anime's second season.





‘All frequencies are clear and balanced’: the sound of this budget gaming headset impressed me, but it’s not without a few flaws
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
OXS Storm A2: Two-minute review The OXS Storm A2 is a wireless gaming headset with support for multiple platforms, including the PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and mobile. It has a basic design that verges on anodyne, especially in its dark grey colorway. The X-shaped indents on the sides of the drivers do little to add interest, instead making it look dated. Thankfully, the headband is far more sle





There’s Now a Depressing Tally of Winners and Losers in the Trump Memecoin Story
Gizmodo / 10h
No surprises here, but that's still sad.





Subaru's most polarizing redesign just proved the doubters wrong with a 32% sales surge
How-To Geek / 10h
Subaru has never been afraid to do things differently, but few changes have sparked as much debate as the latest evolution of one of its most iconic nameplates. Longtime fans questioned whether the brand had abandoned what made the model special, and early sales figures suggested those concerns might have been justified.





Tenda BE5010 i36 Access Point review: Wi-Fi 7 hardware isn’t always expensive — that’s what I learned from testing Tenda's business-focused AP
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Tenda BE5010 i36 Access Point: 30-second review The Tenda BE5010 i36 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 ceiling access point built for business environments. It supports speeds of up to 5010Mbps across 2.4GHz and 5GHz. A 2.5GbE PoE+ uplink removes the bottleneck that limits most budget ceiling APs. And the price sits well below what you would normally pay for hardware at this specification level. Tenda has b





I install these 9 Python tools on every new machine
How-To Geek / 11h
Everyone has their toolbox of favorite programs that they install on their machines whenever they get a new one. Working with Python, I've built up my own essential toolkit. Here are the libraries and programs I reach for whenever I get a new machine.





Grim New Details From the Life of the Plaintiff in Social Media’s ‘Big Tobacco’ Case
Gizmodo / 11h
The anonymous social media addiction lawsuit plaintiff known as “K.G.M.” has stepped out of the shadows.





Japan reveals new Noetra plan to flood the country with 10 million robots by 2040 — including work in the nursing, food and drink sectors
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Japan plans to deploy 10 million additional robots before 2040 arrives Nursing homes and food factories sit at the centre of expansion Noetra will supply the AI foundation powering future Japanese robots nationwide Japan has unveiled a revised national robotics strategy which aims to introduce around 10 million robots in the country by 2040. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa ann





I tested Samsung and LG's best OLED TVs side-by-side, and we've never been more spoiled for choice — here are the key ways each one beats the other in the real world
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Samsung S95F was our TV of the Year last year, thanks to its excellent picture quality, effectiveness in a bright room and superb gaming capabilities. It edged out the LG G5 , the S95F’s flagship rival, for the honors — but needless to say, both these models were top-tier performers and contenders for our list of the best TVs . So I've been relishing testing their successors side by side. I’v





Midjourney Thinks Hollywood Should Fess Up About Using AI
Gizmodo / 11h
Studios are suing Midjourney, so the tech company thinks they should share with the class what all they're doing with genAI.





How To Keep Clothes From Wrinkling When You Travel, And The Weird New Gadget That Fixes Them Fast
View from the Wing / 11h
Wrinkled clothes are one of the easiest travel problems to prevent, if you pack carefully, hang things up right away, use wrinkle-release spray, or let hotel-room steam do some work. A new travel gadget promises to dry and smooth suitcase-wrinkled clothes in minutes, which may be more useful for hotels than for travelers who do not want to pack another machine.





Steam's hidden storage trick just saved me $200 on an SSD
How-To Geek / 11h
For the longest time, I always defaulted to storing my games on my lightning-fast SSD. Then the inevitable happened—my SSD filled up, and I found myself playing that miserable little game of "which titles do I uninstall so I can squeeze this new one in?"





Why 3D TVs failed and the trouble with 3D in Hollywood.


Engadget / 11h
They were annoying to use and bad 3D movies didn't help.





Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Capital One Venture Rewards: Sapphire Preferred wins out for many
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Paying hundreds of dollars in annual fees for premium credit cards is not for everyone, especially when you're new to points and miles . The good news is that there are plenty of travel credit cards on the market with annual fees of less than $100 . These cards still earn lucrative rewards that can unlock dream trips. Among the top cards in this category are the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (se





I Have 26 Credit Cards In A Drawer. These Are The 7 Rewards Cards I Actually Carry
View from the Wing / 12h
I have about 26 credit cards in a drawer, but only seven are actually in my wallet. The key is separating cards you get for a bonus, cards you keep for perks, and cards that deserve real spending. Here are the cards I actually use for lounge access, everyday spend, Hyatt stays, airfare, dining, groceries, and travel rewards.





Amazon will stop accepting new customers for Mechanical Turk
TechCrunch / 12h
These may be the last days of Amazon’s Mechanical Turk.





White House purges thousands of web pages about energy saving during heatwave
Mashable / 12h
If you want information about saving energy during a massively unpleasant heatwave, the United States Department of Energy doesn't seem willing to help. The Verge and others reported that the Department of Energy conducted a broad, sweeping purge of roughly 6,000 pages on its website related to energy conservation this week. While no one in the federal government has provided definitive confirmat





Sony says it will still make physical discs after 2028, as long as the game came out before then
Engadget / 12h
Anything released after 2028 will still be digital-only.





What's the fastest charging speed your iPad or iPhone port can handle?
Engadget / 12h
Here's how to find out whether you're charging your Apple mobile devices at top speed.





8 Samsung background apps you can safely uninstall (without breaking anything)
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung wants to make its own software, but it’s also required to ship Google apps if it wants access to the Play Store. This means Galaxy devices come with an overabundance of icons, some of which run in the background regardless of whether you ever open them. Here’s what’s safe to purge.





5 underrated Android features I'm constantly showing people
How-To Geek / 12h
Android has come a long way since its early days, and whether you're a long-time user or recently switched from iOS, tons of excellent features are hiding in the shadows. I'm constantly showing