New AI Designed to Replace CEOs
Futurism / 9h
A group of software engineers who say they were fired by their bosses because of AI are giving their former employers a taste of their own medicine. With the powers of spite and friendship, they’ve built “OpenExecutive,” an AI system designed to do the work of a CEO, if not the entire c-suite, TechRadar reports . “Work happens around the clock. Leadership doesn’t scale with it,” a demo video begi
Hurdle hints and answers for September 7, 2026
Mashable / 15min
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you're a fan of hockey 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 new set
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. 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 cove
Lanterns finally reveals its Manhunter. Here were the biggest hints at the truth.
Mashable / 2h
Well, Manhunter's out of the bag. In its fourth episode, Lanterns solves one of its biggest mysteries: Who is the Manhunter hiding out in Rushville, Nebraska? The episode cycles through several red herrings — Hector Hammond (Jason Manuel Olazabal), real name Hector Gutierrez, and William Macon (Garret Dillahunt) — before landing on the truth. The Manhunter is none other than Zoe Macon (Poorna Jag
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a storyteller. 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 t
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're fair. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's al
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't have good eyes. 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 Connect
Is it safe to buy a refurbished iPhone from Walmart?
Engadget / 3h
Walmart provides lower-cost refurbished phones than buying from Apple directly, but you also have to navigate through more sellers and terms.
When are portable Apple CarPlay screens actually worth it?
Engadget / 3h
Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.
The 75 best Labor Day sales I'm shopping this weekend — save up to 60% on appliances, TVs, laptops, fall must-haves, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The best Labor Day sales 2026 Jump to... 1. Top deals 2. Appliances 3. TVs 4. Apple devices 5. Laptops 6. Smart home 7. Headphones Labor Day weekend is in full swing, and if you're here to score a bargain, then you're in luck. As TechRadar's deals expert with over nine years of experience covering Labor Day sales, I've combed through offers for weeks to list the best deals worth buying. Labor Day
Linux isn't lightweight by default—here's what actually makes it work on old hardware
How-To Geek / 4h
A popular project is to install Linux on an old PC. While it's useful for keeping an old machine from the recycler , Linux isn't magic. It's a result of how Linux is designed.
The pros and cons of using wireless Android Auto
Engadget / 5h
Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a number of tradeoffs.
10 Smart Gadgets That Could Instantly Upgrade Your Backyard
Engadget / 5h
Smart outdoor tech is changing how people use their backyards, and this handful of clever upgrades can make your space more useful and enjoyable.
How to use your MacBook's built-in backup tool instead of paying for cloud storage
Engadget / 5h
If you're searching for a backup option and don't need to access your files from the cloud, you won't need to look beyond what Apple's macOS has to offer.
Common problems with Apple Wallet and how to fix them
Engadget / 5h
Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are great, but only if they're working properly. There are some basic troubleshooting steps when payments won't go through.
3 exciting Netflix thrillers to watch this week (September 7-13)
How-To Geek / 6h
Last week, I recommended watching The Whisper Man , an exciting new thriller starring Robert De Niro and Adam Scott. The movie is now the No. 1 movie on Netflix in the U.S. for the past week, so hopefully you're getting in on the discussions, especially involving the polarizing ending.
Get 20TB of lifetime cloud storage for $350
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get 20TB of Scramble cloud storage for life for $349.95 (reg. $1,440). Opens in a new window Credit: Scramble Cloud Scramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $349.95 $1,440 Save $1,090.05 Running out of cloud storage gets expensive when your photo library, videos, and backups keep growing. Scramble offers 20TB of lifetime cloud storage for $349.95 (reg. $1,440), giving you a larg
The Slate Truck is great, but this one problem may stop a lot of folks from buying it
Engadget / 6h
Slate's build-a-truck model aims to keep costs low by only including features you'll use. But it won't be popular outside the U.S.
Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
TechCrunch / 6h
Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
5 reasons Linux may be for people like you
How-To Geek / 7h
You may have been using Windows for years. You might love it, hate it, or just wonder if there's a real alternative . Here are the reasons to tell if you've outgrown Windows and should consider checking out Linux.
The Breville Barista Express Impress drops to its lowest price since Prime Day — save $150 on one of the best espresso machines we've ever used
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Another sales event is here, and so there's another chance for me to mull over the idea of buying a fancy coffee machine for my home. This time I'm considering the Breville Barista Express Impress on Amazon for $649.95 (was $799.95), as that's the lowest price it's been all year — outside of Prime Day. • Browse the full Labor Day sale at Amazon I'm just thinking about all the coffee I buy on the
American Airlines Can Sell You Upgrades You Don’t See Online—Internal Memo Explains When To Call
View from the Wing / 7h
American has retired its old Day of Departure Upgrade product. The internal memo also confirms that phone agents can check for paid offers missing online, including on tickets purchased in countries its website still doesn’t support.
Amazon Air Boeing 767 Overruns Miami Runway, Crosses Street, Comes To Stop In Parking Lot
One Mile at a Time / 7h
An Amazon Air Boeing 767 operated by cargo carrier 21 Air had an accident while landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) this afternoon, causing operations at the airport to stop for hours. Tragically, we’ve also now learned that there have been at least five fatalities. Ugh, that’s heartbreaking. Boeing 767 has accident landing in Miami, shuts down airport This accident happened this afterno
Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
TechCrunch / 7h
Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.
ShreadOS destroys your old PC's data more thoroughly than a hammer ever will
How-To Geek / 8h
Deleting files is easy, but making sure those files cannot be recovered later requires a different approach. A normal file deletion operation usually removes filesystem references while leaving the underlying data in place. That allows operating systems to delete files quickly, but it also means recovery software can sometimes retrieve information from previously used storage space.
Last Chance: Chase Ink Cash 100K Bonus Points Offer
One Mile at a Time / 8h
The Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there . Several weeks ago, we saw a big limited time welcome offer rolled out on this card, which is the highest that we’ve ever seen on this product. This is an incredible offer, especially given that this card has no annual fee. We’ve received word that this is th
Last Chance: Chase Ink Business Unlimited 100K Bonus Points Offer
One Mile at a Time / 8h
The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there. Several weeks ago, we saw a massive limited time welcome offer rolled out on this card, which is the highest that we’ve ever seen on this product. This is simply an unbelievable offer, especially given that this card has no annual fee. We’ve received wor
How To Send High-Quality Images And Videos From Android To iPhone
Engadget / 8h
It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.
Amazon Boeing 767 Runs Off Miami Airport Runway—Video Shows Cargo Jet On A Road Outside
View from the Wing / 8h
The flight from San Juan is listed as a 21 Air service using N1997A, the original “Amazon One.” Roadside footage shows the aftermath, while the crew’s condition and cause remain unconfirmed.
OpenAI says it reached its goal of creating an automated research intern
Engadget / 9h
The company hopes to have an even better "automated AI researcher" by March 2028.
5 Android widgets that replaced apps I used to open every day
How-To Geek / 9h
I always saw Android widgets as little information panels sitting on my home screen. What changed was noticing which apps I was opening purely to glance at something, then immediately closing. So, I started treating them as functional shortcuts rather than just a fancy UI thing, and they reduced my habit of launching the app in the first place.
Dyson’s New AI Toothbrush Conducts Video Surveillance on the Inside of Your Mouth
Futurism / 9h
As Americans are being hailed as folk heroes for sawing down Flock surveillance cameras across the country, British home appliance company Dyson has come up with a form of video surveillance that we didn’t even know was possible. Yes: the company has launched a new AI-infused electric toothbrush that features a “100k pixel macro lens camera,” allowing users — brushers? — to “see what their dentis
Surveillance-Happy Police In Shambles After Trump Tariffs Makes Drones Absurdly Expensive
Futurism / 9h
The surveillance state costs money, people! Well, tell that to president Trump. On Thursday, he slapped a 100 percent tariff — he sure loves round numbers and levying imports — on larger foreign-made drones. Trump claimed that this “bolsters national security.” But, ironically, it could be undermining domestic security — at least according to surveillance-happy police departments who’ve gotten us
Humanoid Robot Fights Back After Getting Shoved
Futurism / 9h
While they’re seemingly still years away from completing actually useful tasks, like cleaning a messy apartment or doing the dishes, humanoid robots have developed plenty of capabilities over the past few years, from sprinting faster than any human ever to performing elaborate dance choreographies . They’ve also been taught how to punch and even kickbox for their human overlords’ amusement, as on
Scientists Find That 96 Percent of Delicious Tuna Is Infected With Parasitic Worms
Futurism / 9h
For seafood lovers, there are few things more appealing than a simple slab of raw tuna — a fish whose fatty, savory, and tender muscle tissue has been a delicacy for thousands of years . Unfortunately for those foodies, fresh raw fish comes with the distinct possibility of parasitic infection. Off the coasts of southern Brazil, that risk is rising, as hauls of the common skipjack tuna come with t
‘Eternals’ Director Chloé Zhao Still Loves Superhero Movies
Gizmodo / 9h
Just because people didn't like hers back then doesn't mean Zhao ready to write the whole genre off.
American Airlines Renames Its $12 Meal Vouchers—Because Passengers Expected Them To Cover A Meal
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines has renamed its $12 meal vouchers “food/beverage credits,” explaining internally that passengers can expect a full meal the voucher doesn't buy. Yet DOT still credits American with a meal commitment—and cited airlines' voluntary meal guarantees when abandoning proposed passenger protections.
What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?
Engadget / 9h
Vibe coding has gotten a bad reputation as lazy, AI-driven coding, but that's not where it came from.
Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?
Engadget / 9h
Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?
How to set up ChatGPT's parental controls to protect your teen
Engadget / 9h
The idea of your child using ChatGPT can be daunting, but OpenAI's new teen-focused tools provide granular controls over what they can and can't access.
How to find your iPhone even when it's off
Engadget / 9h
If you lose your iPhone, it's findable even after someone turns it off or the battery drains, as long as you don't delay.
The pros and cons of using an iPad as a laptop
Engadget / 9h
An iPad has several advantages over a laptop, including its touch screen and portability. But depending on what you want to do, it might not be enough.
Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here's when you should go bigger
Engadget / 9h
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Fire TV's stereo earbud audio is killing your movies—get this streaming box instead
How-To Geek / 10h
Amazon's Fire TV devices offer great value for money, but not when you're intent on private listening with wireless earbuds. When I've used a Fire TV Stick , I've had to make do with stereo audio if I wanted to avoid waking my family. What's the point of paying for Dolby Atmos in my streaming services if I can only use it some of the time?
Jason Calcanis is Wrong About Cybercab, Waymo, and Uber — Here’s Why
Next Big Future / 10h
Jason Calcanis of the All in Pod predicted Tesla will land 40% of the future robotaxi market, Uber 40%, Waymo 15%, and everyone else splits the remaining 5%. I go through the actual supply chain, unit economics, and hardware numbers and show why we think that split is way off — and why Tesla likely ... Read more
Who Can Access Alaska Airlines Lounges? A Complete Guide
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Want to learn more about accessing US airline lounges? See my series about how to access Alaska Lounges , American Admirals Clubs , Delta Sky Clubs , and United Clubs . In this post, I’d like to take a look at how to access Alaska Lounges. While Alaska isn’t one of the “big three” US airlines, it nonetheless has a pretty robust lounge network, and also belongs to the oneworld airline alliance. Th
I stopped using Android Auto wirelessly after realizing what it was doing to my phone
How-To Geek / 11h
Wireless Android Auto is easy to use. You get in the car, and your phone connects on its own — which is what attracted me to it to begin with. However, as I started to use it more, I realized that the wired setup was actually worth all the hassle . I would rather have a phone that always works than the convenience of wireless.
I upgraded my Sennheiser HD 660S2 wired headphones with a more powerful iFi DAC to unlock the highest quality audio — but I honestly wasn’t expecting these results
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Sound quality is important to me. Whether I'm listening to hi-res mixes on Tidal or making music of my own, I want to hear it in the absolute best detail I can. That's why, during Prime Day this July, I finally pulled the trigger and bought the Sennheiser HD 660S2. But since then, I've started to wonder whether getting a DAC is essential to unlocking the loftiest realms of sonic sophistication. W
‘Thanks to that superior sensing tech, its responsiveness really wowed me’ — Scuf’s new wired controller draws close to some of the best Xbox controllers on the market, even if it can’t fully eclipse them
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Scuf Valor Wired: two-minute review The Scuf Valor Wired is a mid-range wired PC and Xbox controller. It’s actually the second controller to bear this moniker, with the previous version equipped with the less-sensitive Hall-effect thumbsticks rather than the TMR ones here. But is a wired controller worth the investment right now, when there are so many cheap wireless alternatives to pick from? De
Will the iPhone 17's price drop when the iPhone 18 launches? The answer is more complicated than usual this year
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Generally, the launch of a new iPhone means a drop in price for the old one, but this isn’t a typical year for iPhones — not only is Apple expected to finally launch its long-rumored foldable phone, but thanks to out-of-control memory prices, it’s costing more for companies to build handsets. On top of that, we’re actually not expecting to see a base iPhone 18 model this year, with that device re
I stopped reaching for my phone during work thanks to this Windows 11 feature
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft’s Phone Link is arguably the best cross-OS integration tool that closes the gap between your smartphone and Windows PC. For Android in particular, Microsoft has built some strong partnerships with major OEMs like Samsung, OnePlus, ASUS to integrate deeply with the OS, unlocking powerful features such as screen mirroring, app streaming, and cross-device clipboard.
Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
TechCrunch / 11h
The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."
PLA creep is real—what every 3D printer owner needs to know
How-To Geek / 12h
PLA is the cheapest, safest, and arguably most versatile 3D printing filament, but it’s not without its drawbacks. In addition to being a poor choice for prints that live outside or need to withstand heat and direct sunlight, PLA can deform over time.
Aardman Is Selling Its Original Movie Puppets This Month
Gizmodo / 12h
The 'Wallace and Gromit' studio is turning the big 5-0, and that involves selling a lot of its production history in a global auction.
40 top deals from the Best Buy Labor Day sale — TVs, appliances, laptops, headphones and more tech hand-picked by experts
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Best Buy Labor Day sale is always one of the biggest events of the holiday weekend, and this year's event is no different, with savings of up to 50% available across appliances, TVs, laptops, headphones, tablets, and much more tech. To help you find what matters, I've searched through the sale and picked out the 40 best deals. • Shop the full Best Buy Labor Day sale As we've come to expect fr
TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
United Airlines Makes $11.5 Billion From Extras—But Paying More Doesn’t Mean You’re Getting More
View from the Wing / 12h
A new IdeaWorks report crowns United the world’s ancillary-revenue leader. The total is striking, but the latest comparable breakdown says more about aggressive seat and fare monetization than about premium service or unusually devoted customers.
Villa Dubrovnik Review: Croatia’s Gorgeous Cliffside Luxury Hotel
One Mile at a Time / 12h
For the next portion of my Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure , Ford and I had a quick stay at Hotel Villa Dubrovnik , given that this is where our Four Seasons Yachts journey ended. The 55-key property has been around for decades, and is typically regarded as the best hotel in Dubrovnik, a city that otherwise doesn’t have many great options (especially ones affiliated
How to play old CD-ROM games on your modern Windows PC
How-To Geek / 12h
You have it way easier these days, but back in the day, when you wanted to play a game on your PC, you had to take a similar approach to consoles. Go to a physical store, get a disc, then pop it into your PC. Chances are, though, that nowadays your PC doesn't have a CD drive. So what do you do when you want to play your old games on your new PC?
OpenAI, Microsoft face copyright lawsuit from local newspapers
Mashable / 12h
OpenAI and Microsoft face another lawsuit from news organizations the Seattle Times and Newsday, which accuse the tech giants of using their sites to train AI without permission. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that the companies scraped paywalled content and added it to training datasets used for ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and the new AI-powered Bing. SEE ALSO:
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