With new open models, Meta pitches another reboot of its struggling AI strategy
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Meta has announced its intention to focus on open-weight large language models. Additionally, the company announced the release of an open model called Muse Glimmer and a promise to open the weights for Muse Spark 1.2, its more powerful model, in the next few weeks. Alongside these announcements, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a more than 6,000-word essay outlining the company's philosophy ab
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
NYT > Technology / 2min
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
Wired / 3min
Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the disorder.
If AI Helps People Work Less, Why Are AI Lab Employees Working So Much?
Gizmodo / 5min
They're using AI, right?
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Platinum Elite The Easy Way
One Mile at a Time / 49min
Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards . In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card , which is the most premium credit card in the portfolio. This card is quite compelling, and the easiest way to earn Platinum Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy. This is also the ideal time to apply, given the welcome offer t
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for Aug. 11, 2026
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Hurdle hints and answers for August 11, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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
Rare Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt variant discovered, to auction this week
Mashable / 1h
Almost 100 rare Nintendo cartridges have been discovered in a Wisconsin retro games store, with a handful of them to go up for auction this week. The individually wrapped Super Mario Bros ./ Duck Hunt NES cartridges appear to have come from a previously unknown run of the games, with collectors having been unaware of their existence until now. SEE ALSO: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' review: Deat
Meet Snowflake Volunteer: Tor's Android app that lets you help people bypass censorship
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Tor unveils Snowflake Volunteer as a standalone Android app The app lets users share their open internet connection It is the result of a collaboration between Tor and Bloco The team behind the censorship-resistant Tor Browser has unveiled Snowflake Volunteer — a standalone Android app that lets you help people living in restricted countries bypass internet censorship. Developed in collaboration
2026 Australian Census: the key dates, rules and questions answered
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) takes a snapshot of Australia through the Census. The last one was held in 2021, which means households across the country are being contacted again in 2026. The information collected helps show how Australia's population and households are changing and is used to plan services and infrastructure, from schools and hospitals to transport
Improved connectivity is helping more Brits realise their dream — in both business and personal life
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Vodafone uncovers a “nation full of drive” with 85% of Brits building towards a major ambition Over half of those surveyed believe it is easier to find opportunities in the digital era Vodafone launched the UK’s first Opportunity Hub in London, intended to provide advice and connections to ambitious visitors Vodafone has released the results of research into how being connected has opened the doo
Best Casetify Promo Codes | 15% Off July
Wired / 4h
Keep your phone protected and your wallet happy with these proven strategies to secure a Casetify promo code, student discount, and sitewide deals.
PlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026
Wired / 4h
Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 11
Mashable / 4h
We're almost at the end of the Moon's current lunar cycle, with only the tiniest sliver surface still visible. That crescent will to shrink nothing over the next few nights before the Moon reaches its New Moon phase. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Tuesday, Aug. 11, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waning Crescent phase, with 3% of its surface visible. The Moon is n
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 11, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you've ever watched football. 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 , Connections resets after midnight, and each
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 11, 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 11, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you watch a lot of cable TV. 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 hint
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 11, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you live in a suburb. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 11, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like buying fresh fruits and vegetables. 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
The KitchenAid KF2 might be the company's entry-level automatic coffee machine, but I think its unique feature makes it the most desirable
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
KitchenAid KF2 two-minute review The KitchenAid KF2 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine is the entry-level model in the company’s six-strong range of automatic coffee machines, and was launched in mid-2026 alongside the KF3 and KF4. It adopts the exact same slim build as its two siblings, making any of them ideal for smaller kitchens. It also benefits from the exact same Intelligrind coffee bean gri
What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 4 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Big Bang Theory 's Bernadette as a demon is something I didn't think I'd ever see in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe — but, now that I have, it somehow makes complete sense. Last week's episode saw us meet her in a wizarding world but, in this week's entry we're swapping the magical action for something a little more One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest -coded. But who, if anyone, really is craz
Amazon reportedly uses 45-year-old rules to get around AI data center opposition - California residents left fuming after Gilroy facility begins construction
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Amazon revealed plans to build Gilroy, California data center were first submitted in 2020 Gilroy citizens have accused the city council of inadequate communications concerning the development The 438,500-square-foot data center occupies a 56-acre chunk of farmland 30 miles south of San Jose Citizens of Gilroy, California, have expressed dismay at the building of an Amazon data center, which they
OpenAI reportedly completed a $7 billion employee tender offer
TechCrunch / 9h
San Francisco's housing market is in trouble again.
As AI-led attacks multiply, OpenAI launches a new cyber model
TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI is expanding its AI cybersecurity defense program Daybreak, and rolling out a new cyber-trained AI model with it.
Better coffee — and now better NBN? Melburnians may have added another bragging right over Sydneysiders
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Adding more fuel to the fire over which city is actually Australia’s best place to live, those residing in the all-seasons-in-a-day city of Melbourne have a new statistic on their side — and it all relates to fixed-line broadband speed. Ookla, the company behind the hugely popular Speedtest tool that helps anyone diagnose their home internet speeds, has published its latest Global Index rankings
Virginia cracks down on electricity firms hiking prices for AI data centers — move could save ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ for everyday users
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Virginia now makes data centers pay for their own power lines Virginia hosts 570 data centers, more than any other US state Spanberger says the policy could save residents hundreds of millions The US state of Virginia is requiring data centers to cover electricity infrastructure costs created specifically by their rapidly growing power demands. The move comes as electricity prices across the stat
Jeff Bezos might finally get his hands on a sports team
TechCrunch / 9h
Jeff Bezos is reportedly close to buying his first stake in a sports team: the U.K.'s famed Liverpool Football Club.
Ars Live: Ross Scott discusses the Stop Killing Games movement
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
By now, any serious gamer is familiar with a favorite title becoming unplayable after a centralized online server gets shut down, or being unable to purchase and download a digitally delisted, critically acclaimed title from yesteryear. Can anything be done about this video game preservation problem? To help answer that question, we'll be hosting a live conversation with Ross Scott , the founder
Trump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don't exist
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that makes sweeping, unilateral changes to federal vaccine recommendations. The order aims to reduce the number of lifesaving vaccines all children are recommended to get—from 18 to 11—while also splitting them up and spacing them out over more time and more medical visits. The vaccine changes are not backed by evidence or spurred by new findings.
Developer Cold Iron Studios shuts down cloud version of $60 game with no refunds
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Following its announcement in March, game developer Cold Iron Studios has shut down the servers for the cloud version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on the Nintendo Switch . The game originally cost $30 (or $60 for an “Ultimate” version with additional content). Cold Iron Studios hasn't offered customers refunds. TheGamer reported that affected players are entitled to a discount for the Nintendo Switc
Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Amazon’s artificial intelligence ambitions will soon be partly fueled by a natural gas-burning power plant in Texas that “could become the largest single source of climate pollution in the United States,” The New York Times reported . These gas-burning plants are increasingly lumped into data center projects. They produce harmful pollutants, which can accelerate climate change impacts and harm pu
Zuckerberg’s superyacht ignored emergency channel, failed to aid stranded boat
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Social media scuttlebutt about Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht failing to assist stranded boaters off the coast of Alaska was partly corroborated by ship-tracking data—and eventually prompted responses from both the US Coast Guard and a spokesperson for Zuckerberg. The incident was made public when Michael Love, a passenger aboard the replica steamship Wilderness Legacy during an Alaska
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #1157)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1156) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #1660)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #1659) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, August 11 (game #891)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 10 (game #890) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle
3D-printed drones built on a US Navy ship for the first time, potentially opening a whole new world of possibilities for future warfare
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Firestorm Labs printed 12 drones aboard USS Essex during a Pacific voyage More than 1,000 drone components were manufactured directly aboard the warship The Navy tested drone production while waves reached 12 feet Firestorm Labs has produced 3D-printed drones aboard a US Navy ship at sea, testing manufacturing without conventional shore-based logistics support systems. The company manufactured mo
Nvidia gets $500bn from major investors to develop AI projects
BBC News / 10h
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.
Apple Reportedly Testing Controversial Chinese Chips as Memory Supply Crunch Intensifies
Gizmodo / 10h
Apple is allegedly testing chips from a chipmaker that the Trump Admin considers a Chinese military company.
Now Rippling is counter-suing tiny startup Runlayer
TechCrunch / 10h
This lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller- and buyer-beware market warning.
4 brilliant Paramount+ movies to watch this week (August 10-17)
How-To Geek / 11h
August brought with it a haul of new movies to Paramount+ that we're currently enjoying, which is good because the streamer's big draws this month so far seem to be aimed at a heavy-hitting new season of Taylor Sheridan's Lioness and another monster UFC battle happening this weekend, with UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry .
'It's Stalin's dream' — Quote of the day by software pioneer Richard Stallman on the tracking capabilities of cell phones
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The programmer Richard Stallman is not a household name, but his work has been instrumental in building the software industry, as has his long-term campaign for free software. He's also been a huge advocate for privacy in the digital age, and has railed against the rise of cell phones for that reason. Who needs phones anyway? Stallman first disclosed his views on cell phones in an interview with
James Norton on Ormund’s Gruesome ‘House of the Dragon’ Scene
Gizmodo / 11h
Our favorite Hightower got a particularly memorable moment in the season three finale.
Apple may introduce a photo authentication tool in iOS 27
Engadget / 11h
Reference Image could be a new way to prove provenance in the wake of generative AI.
Blackstone Nears Deal For $2 Billion Aeroplan Stake After Air Canada Bought It Back For A Song
View from the Wing / 11h
Blackstone is reportedly nearing a deal to buy a $2 billion stake in Air Canada’s Aeroplan program. Air Canada previously spun Aeroplan off in 2005, bought it back cheaply after deciding not to renew its exclusive relationship with Aimia, and now appears ready to monetize part of a larger, rebuilt program.
I asked Gemini if my chicken salad was still good: it saved itself and my stomach
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
What is AI good for? It's a question I get asked and ask myself almost every day. Unlike a wrench, hammer, or screwdriver, which are each good for one or two tasks, AI is amorphous and intimidating in its breadth. It seems capable of almost anything, especially as it changes and grows more intelligent. People pump it up as a do-it-all wonder, and yet, the question remains: what would I do with it
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Stars Always Believed the World Deserved to See It in Theaters
Gizmodo / 11h
Will Forte, Lana Condor, and John Cena star in the once-shelved Wile E. Coyote courtroom misadventure, coming to theaters on August 28.
This used SUV offers Range Rover luxury for a Toyota-sized price
How-To Geek / 11h
The 2023 Genesis GV70 has one of those used-car prices that makes you stop and look twice. A luxury SUV that once cost well over $60,000 can now be found in the $30,000s, putting it in the same conversation as a new, well-equipped Toyota .
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight the billionaire tax
TechCrunch / 11h
California's Prop 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires.
Top Wall Street Firms Reportedly Partnering With Nvidia for $500 Billion AI Investment
Gizmodo / 11h
Get ready to hear the phrase "circular dealmaking" a lot more, again.
Home Assistant just got the kids' music player it deserves, and you can build it yourself
How-To Geek / 11h
If your child loves playing the same song over and over again (like mine), you no longer have to keep an old phone handy or splash out for a dedicated device like a Toniebox or Yoto Player. Do-it-yourself enthusiast Dr-Harvey has built the BailaBox, an ESP32-based open-source music player for kids that brings back fond memories of CDs and vinyl.
The US government wants to make it easier to build and launch floating nuclear reactors, 'unleashing American energy dominance'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Washington wants new rules for civilian nuclear reactors operating at sea IAEA will launch ATLAS as America pushes nuclear power offshore Small modular reactors could power ships without frequent nuclear refueling The United States government is backing an international effort to clear regulatory barriers around civilian nuclear reactors operating on ships and floating platforms. The initiative c
You Can (Maybe) Run Meta's Latest AI Model Locally on Your Computer
Lifehacker / 11h
On Monday, Meta announced its latest AI model : Muse Glimmer. The company isn't necessarily advertising this model as its biggest and best, however. While Meta has plenty to say about Muse Glimmer's performance potential, there are two key selling points for the model in the company's eyes: The fact that it's open-weight, and that it's designed to run locally on "consumer" Macs and PCs—though per
KLM Cuts Free Beer, Wine And Cheese Sandwiches In European Economy — And Calls It “Hospitality”
View from the Wing / 11h
KLM is cutting free beer, wine, soft drinks, and its familiar cheese sandwich from European economy, replacing them with water, coffee, tea, orange juice, and a stroopwafel while selling food and drinks onboard. The airline calls this more “warm and hospitable,” but it is really a cost-and-revenue move that strips away cheap, distinctive touches that once made KLM feel Dutch.
Students can get these 4 expensive apps for free
How-To Geek / 12h
Back-to-school season is here, and getting ready for another semester can get expensive fast. Tuition and books are only part of the equation. You may also need a laptop, accessories, school supplies, and software for writing papers, creating projects, designing presentations, or completing coursework. All those costs add up quickly, so saving money wherever you can matters.
What you need to know about your hearing health and wired earbuds, and why this Kickstarter campaign emphatically gets my backing as someone who tests IEMs
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Brand called Saccater lists 'aéra' IEMs on Kickstarter... ... and very quickly jumps past funding targets Designed to protect your hearing (and they look good too) About one third of adults in the UK, and a similar number in the US, have some kind of hearing loss (according to RNID and Hearing Health Foundation respectively). It stands to reason that those little music-playing speakers we place i
This Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Can Lurk in Your Skin. Scientists Just Discovered How
Gizmodo / 12h
Candida auris is an urgent public health threat, and it's only growing more dangerous over time.
Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto is exactly why people don’t like AI
TechCrunch / 12h
On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word manifesto about personal AI, largely about the possibilities for the "personal superintelligence" systems Meta AI is building.
‘You Can’t Get Food Out of a Data Center’: Family Rejects Tech Company’s $26 Million Offer for Their Farm
Gizmodo / 12h
82-year-old Ida Huddleston calls the Kentucky data center project a 'scam.'
This Portable Vlogging Camera Is $130 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Vlogging Camera is currently $499.99 (originally priced $629), marking its lowest price ever, according to price trackers . With this camera, every photo is stunning thanks to 4K resolution and its one-inch CMOS sensor technology that captures
After Weeks of Inactivity, Federal Forecasters Eye 3 Potential Cyclones in the Atlantic
Gizmodo / 12h
Federal forecasters are monitoring three areas of potential cyclone formation in the Atlantic basin.
AI professors are negotiating the new realities of academic research
MIT Technology Review / 12h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . Last week, I headed 30 miles south of San Francisco to a hotel in Mountain View, California, to join some of the most accomplished, and some of the most promising, AI researchers in the world. I was hosting roundtable interviews and speaking at a media trainin
3 cool new Netflix movies to watch this week (August 10-16)
How-To Geek / 12h
If your Netflix home page is doing its job, you've likely already seen that Kevin Hart's 72 Hours is at No. 1 on the U.S. Top 10 charts at the moment, and that a Liam Neeson action movie ( In the Land of Saints & Sinners ) from 2024 is up there, too. While both are solid picks for a fun movie night this week, there are, of course, loads more options.
SpaceX is spending $16.8 billion on a Texas chip fab Musk says will be '50 times the size of the Pentagon'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
SpaceX and Tesla commit $16.8 billion to build a gigantic Texas chip factory TeraFab could cover more than 100 million square feet when fully built Elon Musk claims TeraFab will reach 50 times the size of the Pentagon SpaceX and Tesla have revealed more details in their plan to invest $16.8 billion in a massive semiconductor factory planned for Grimes County, Texas. The facility, known as TeraFab
NYC Mayor Mamdani announces support for the Delivery Protection Act
Engadget / 12h
Amazon is unsurprisingly fighting measure to stop use of contractors for last-mile delivery in NYC.
An AI Hacked Into a Gym to Secure a Spot in a Class, but Can It Cancel a Membership?
ChatGPT can do more for you than ever — and I use these 5 prompts to take everyday tasks off my plate
Latest from Tom's Guide / 7min
ChatGPT definitely gets top billing for me whenever I need a chatbot that handles my research, productivity and planning needs. And over time, I’ve been treated to new and improved versions of the chatbot’s models that boost its intelligence and sense of reasoning. The initial preview and rollout of the improved ChatGPT models (GPT-5.6 Sol and GPT-5.6 Luna) has pushed OpenAI’s chatbot to an even
I've been running with the Adidas Kaphiros sunglasses — here are two things I love and three that I don't
Latest from Tom's Guide / 36min
I run often, but I wouldn't class myself as "a runner," so I write this hands-on with the Adidas Kaphiros sports glasses with some trepidation. I don't want to anger the Adidas lovers among us, but I've got some likes and dislikes when it comes to testing the Kaphiros this summer. The Kaphiros is a rimless sport shade that is lightweight and offers unobstructed views, as I can attest. And if you'
I stumbled on a dark fantasy hidden gem streaming free on Tubi. I may never sleep again
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
I've always been a fan of obscure films. Some movies happen upon me like a dream, and the 1989 British dark fantasy flick "Paperhouse " was one of those rare finds. I stumbled across it late one night back when flipping around channels was still a thing — one of the true casualties of the streaming age, where these hidden cinematic gems are so much harder to come by organic discovery. The moment
OpenClaw is available on iPhone and Android — these are the things I would set up first
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
The always-on AI agent OpenClaw now has an official companion app for iOS and Android, making it easier than ever to stay connected when you’re away from your computer. One of OpenClaw’s biggest strengths has always been its integration with messaging platforms like Discord, Slack, and Telegram. However, the official mobile apps provide a more direct route, letting you chat with your agent withou
OLED isn’t always the best laptop screen — here’s when the cheaper IPS model is the smarter buy
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
In the past few years, OLED displays have become one of the easiest laptop upgrades to get excited about. The reasons are obvious: Deep blacks and superb contrast can make everything from Netflix to games look better, and many of the best laptops offer OLED for good reason. But I wouldn’t automatically tick the OLED box when configuring a new laptop. For those of us who spend our days in Chrome,
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Cleaning pros share how often you should clean your toilet — and you'll be surprised
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
While you might get away with ignoring dust and delaying vacuuming for a few days, one chore simply can’t wait. Cleaning the toilet tops the non-negotiable list. Delaying cleaning your toilet leads to a fast buildup of bacteria, stubborn mineral stains, and unpleasant odors. So if you want to avoid germs and a good deal of extra scrubbing, you’ll want to clean your toilet regularly. But how often
I biked 11 miles with the Garmin Instinct 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 — and the winner is clear
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
Which rugged smartwatch is the more reliable fitness tracker for cyclists, the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 or the Garmin Instinct 3? I decided to find out. Having just tested the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 vs Instinct 3 while e-mountain biking in the Northern Cascades — Garmin won decisively — I decided it was time for round 2. This time, I tested the two watches in a city setting along one of my
Looking for your next romance binge? I recommend 3 BritBox series that will make you swoon
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
BritBox offers a rich selection of sweeping period romance and emotional drama series, featuring classic literary adaptations, forbidden love stories, and cozy countryside settings 'The Other Bennet Sister' Given the proliferation of Jane Austen screen adaptations over the past few decades—of which there are many on BritBox, including the Colin Firth-led "Pride and Prejudice" miniseries, the Sall
Don’t swat that ‘fly’: 5 safe ways to deter sweat bees from your yard without getting stung
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
Summer should mean enjoying your backyard without constantly watching for insects ready to sting. Sweat bees have other ideas. They're attracted to the salt in human perspiration, which is exactly why they're called sweat bees. Unlike other bees that ignore you, sweat bees actively hunt your scent. They'll land on you, investigate, and sting if they feel threatened. You can, however, make your ya
What to expect at Apple September event — iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch 12 and more
Latest from Tom's Guide / 3h
Apple's annual September event is closing in fast, and this year's show could be the biggest Apple has put on for a very long time. In fact, this could be the first time in several years that Apple mixes up its usual release cycle, and not release the standard grouping of four new iPhones. Not to mention the fact that this event should mark the debut of the foldable iPhone Ultra — the first iPhon
I put ChatGPT on my Ray-Ban Meta glasses — and it completely changed how I used them
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
I've used my Ray-Ban Meta display glasses for a lot of things like shopping and watching the Bad Bunny halftime show earlier this year. I think they are great, except for one problem: I'm locked into Meta AI. And while that's not necessarily a bad thing — after all, Meta AI was built specifically for the glasses and can use their camera to answer questions about whatever I'm looking at. But ChatG
I tried a pro runner's 12-minute core workout — here’s what happened
Latest from Tom's Guide / 4h
Core strength is an underrated quality in long-distance running. Without that foundational core strength, it’s easy to let your form slip in the second half of long races. Your hips sag, and you become less efficient and even more fatigued. Working on this core strength and endurance is beneficial for everyone, not just runners, because it applies to all kinds of other sports, workouts mand gener
7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Aug. 11-17) — including one of the funniest movies I've seen this year
Latest from Tom's Guide / 5h
This week’s top new movies offer a little something for everybody across plenty of the best streaming services . There are new arrivals on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and Peacock, alongside a solid trio of movies swapping the big screen for at-home digital streaming. My favorite pick of the week is an easy choice, “The Invite.” This bitingly funny comedy ranks in my top five favorite movies of the yea
I pushed the latest foldables from Samsung, Motorola and Honor into a no‑mercy battle royale and there was one clear winner
Latest from Tom's Guide / 6h
The last couple of months have seen the arrival of some seriously high-profile book-style foldable devices, with brands like Samsung, Motorola and Honor looking to set the standard before the imminent release of Apple’s first foldable, which some expect will be called iPhone Ultra . I’ve got the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 , the Honor Magic V6 and the Motorola Razr Fold lined up for testing — three o
Report: Apple is considering a screen-free Apple Watch to rival Whoop and Fitbit Air
Latest from Tom's Guide / 10h
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