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OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Elon Musk is seemingly done attacking Apple over its decision to integrate ChatGPT into iPhone features. Back in 2024, when the partnership was first announced, Musk slammed the integration as an agreement from Apple to let OpenAI install “creepy spyware” on users’ devices. The next year, he sued , claiming the partnership gave the firms a “monopoly” on Apple users’ AI prompts, which allegedly ha





A $349 Status Match Could Unlock American Airlines Flagship Lounges—Even In Coach, But There’s A Timing Catch
View from the Wing / 2min
A new $349 Philippine Airlines status match could get you into American Airlines Flagship lounges even when you’re flying domestic coach—without ever flying Philippine Airlines. The catch is timing: access won’t begin until the airline joins oneworld, expected by the end of 2027, while the matched status expires in February 2028.





Samsung's much-anticipated open-earbuds appear to leak again, this time with a new name and long list of features
Latest from TechRadar / 3min
Samsung clip-style earbuds appear leak again Now known as Galaxy Buds On, not Galaxy Buds Able Set to come with volume adaptation and head gestures For a few months earlier in 2026, it really sounded like Samsung's debut clip-style earbuds were set to debut; even the Galaxy Wearable app leaked the Galaxy Buds Able . There's been silence for a few months… but it's starting to sound like the buds a





Where is the AI Chain Reaction ?
Next Big Future / 15min
Sakana AI has progressed beyond its early demonstrations. But I did not find evidence that it has established a widening research lead through sustained, accelerating RSI. Its published results support bounded self-improvement and increasingly capable orchestration. Your test asks for something stronger: does the improved researcher make the next improvement faster, cheaper, and more consequential





Anthropic Fears RSI – What is RSI? What Specifically is It?
Next Big Future / 15min
AI leaders are talking about RSI ( recursive self improving AI) but not describing the levels of capability. People know something about self driving. Are we warning helping, autopilot, what level of automation. The AI researcher progression: Autocomplete helps me type. An intern executes my plan. A postdoc advances my project. A research leader finds ... Read more





7 pioneering Linux applications that never needed replacing
How-To Geek / 18min
Linux has changed dramatically since the early days of the kernel. Desktops have gone from X11 environments with primitive window managers to polished graphical shells. Containers, cloud computing, virtualization, and immutable operating systems have transformed how people deploy Linux. Even the hardware running Linux today would have seemed extraordinary to many of its earliest users.





Essential ‘American Horror Story’ Episodes to Watch Ahead of ’13,’ According to ‘AHS’
Gizmodo / 19min
The FX series has also announced a pop-up immersive experience for fans in Los Angeles.





A Reminder From Lina Khan: We Don’t Need New Laws to Prosecute CEOs at AI Companies
Gizmodo / 26min
A 1934 Supreme Court decision, for example, outlawed the “race to the bottom” dynamic that’s been sparking so much fear among AI circles today.





Politicians to Humanity: Drop Dead
Gizmodo / 33min
AI executives are calling for slowing the pace of AI development. The people making the calls say not yet.





Youre not ready for Jodie Comer and Harry Melling in Stuffed
Mashable / 37min
Among my most anticipated movies of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival was Theo Rhys' feature directorial debut, Stuffed. Many might be intrigued by the cast, which pairs Killing Eve 's Jodie Comer with Pillion 's Harry Melling. Some might be curious about its logline: An isolated taxidermist seeks a willing volunteer to be her greatest piece yet, and finds a lonely man desperate to be





Retailers Will Now Pay Up To 40% Commissions—That’s How Too-Generous Rewards Will Make Money
View from the Wing / 37min
Max Morganroth pitched targeted shopping offers that can fund rich customer rewards and leave money for Rove. Selling that technology to other loyalty programs could also help solve its expensive customer-acquisition problem.





These Are the Best Smartphones to Gift This Year
Lifehacker / 38min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. So, someone in your life needs a new smartphone, and you want to gift it to them. That's no easy feat. There are a lot of smartphones out there, and while they're all similar in many ways, there are key differences that may or may not matter to your recipient. Do they favor iOS or Android? Do they want a standard phone, or a foldable? (Or even a f





A costly mistake? Report claims a third of employees fired due to AI will need to be rehired in the next few years
Latest from TechRadar / 38min
Gartner predicts that around 33% of people laid off due to AI could be rehired by 2029 Those rehired employees, presumably filling similar roles, will command higher salaries Further predictions point to 75% of organizations making cost savings from AI productivity being overtaken by competing companies with a stronger modernizing philosophy People laid off from their roles due to a corporate ref





Dual-screen smartphones are dead, so I dug mine up to learn we made a mistake
How-To Geek / 46min
The unstoppable rise of foldables has slowed the homogenization of smartphones with new form factors and designs, but early in the foldable era, dual-screen smartphones (two separate displays connected by a hinge) seemed like an alternative to traditional slabs.





Mahershala Ali Is Grateful for One Aspect of Canceled ‘Blade’ Movie
Gizmodo / 47min
Marvel paid for over a year of intense physical training for Ali's role as the Daywalker, which came in handy on another film.





Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns
NYT > Technology / 53min
Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I.





How Marriott Walked Me To Another Hotel, Then Refused To Honor Its Reservation Guarantee
One Mile at a Time / 56min
In October 2025, I booked a one night reward reservation for 37,000 points for Thursday June 25, 2026, in NYC at the Sheraton Brooklyn. I was advised upon arrival late in the evening by the check in staff that the hotel did not have any rooms left with functional air conditioning and was told I could be walked to the Aloft next door instead. This was during NYC’s summer so it was quite hot — why





Worth the upcharge? Flying Singapore Airlines premium economy


The Points Guy Articles / 1h
Quick take: Singapore Airlines is a comfortable way to fly long distances if you can't find business- or first-class awards that work for your budget. Pros Comfortable seats have a lot of recline. Passengers can preorder "Book the Cook" meals. There's great entertainment and free Wi-Fi for KrisFlyer members. Cons There are few seats per plane and high award prices. Some seat features are not ergo





OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says
TechCrunch / 1h
Glass Imaging was founded by a pair of former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.

Founder’s cost-cutting obsession drove Unitree lead in cheap humanoid robots
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
China leads the world in churning out humanoid robots and four-legged robot dogs that also happen to be the most affordable on the market—and Unitree Robotics’ founder Wang Xingxing is arguably one of the people most responsible for that Chinese lead. The introverted founder, who prominently appeared at a 2025 business symposium hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, became phenomenally wealthy





Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
As previously announced, Apple has today released 2026's major annual updates for its operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. Siri AI—a large language model-based and context-aware overhaul of the company's Siri voice and text assistant—is the flagship feature across all these releases except one (tvOS). Read full article Comments





AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
For years now, the major frontier AI labs have all been acting as if they're in an all-out, winner-take-all race with control of world-changing machine superintelligence (or at least market-changing artificial general intelligence ) at the finish line. This weekend, the industry as a whole rapidly started turning away from that posture, urging coordination on slowing down the development of front





Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
The US is not backing down from its fight to deport noncitizen technology researchers who monitor safety risks on the biggest online platforms. In July, a judge blocked as unconstitutional an immigration policy that the US relied on to weigh whether to detain and deport people who flag illegal or harmful online content as national security risks. In his announcement of the policy, Secretary of St





A new solar cell could generate electricity underwater
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
In one episode of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon Birdman , the eponymous hero struggles to fight the evil Dr. Shark aboard a submarine without solar energy to recharge his powers. So Birdman would surely appreciate the new perovskite solar cells developed by a team led by Simin Ma at Yunnan University, since they are designed to work underwater. Solar cells made from perovskites rather than silicon ar





Apple releases macOS 27 Golden Gate: 7 new features to try
Mashable / 1h
Apple officially released macOS 27 Golden Gate on Sept. 14, and the operating system update finally brings the new Siri AI experience to Mac devices. Apple announced macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC in June, and the developer beta has been available for months. So, while the new OS doesn't come with any huge surprises, it does bring users upgrades both large and small. If you have a Mac device that s





Amazon Has Become Pathetically Reliant on Food Stamps to Power Its Empire
Futurism / 1h
After over two decades of operation, Amazon Prime has become the backbone of American commerce, more akin to a public utility than a private company. Its logistics network has blown past the US Postal Service in parcel volume, delivering crucial goods to small business owners, trade workers, and teachers at record speed. And like any public utility, Amazon Prime comes with a public price tag — a





Linux works better on gaming handhelds than laptops—and that’s embarrassing
How-To Geek / 1h
Linux on desktop systems is in a great place right now. Whatever desktop system you have, you can probably slap a Linux distro of your choice on it right now, and have few if any issues.





Air Canada Signature Suite Toronto Closing For Expansion, And It’s Being Handled Very Well
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Air Canada has shared that it’s going to be closing its Signature Suite Toronto (YYZ) for a few months, so that it can undergo an expansion, with some new amenities coming. While this will lead to some short term frustration for premium passengers, it’ll be good news in the long run, and there’s some additional upside for guests. Air Canada Signature Suite Toronto improving The Air Canada Signatu





Scientists Thought Ancient Water Carved Martian Gullies. New Analysis Says Otherwise
Gizmodo / 1h
Turns out Mars' mysterious gullies likely aren't evidence of water, after all.





AI infrastructure company Cornelis raises $205M to chip away at Nvidia’s dominance
TechCrunch / 1h
The company also announced a product called Active Compute Fabric, a network technology that targets the fact that much GPU time is wasted waiting for data to arrive.





This JBL Soundbar and Subwoofer Is $350 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to upgrade your home theater experience, a good place to start is with your speakers. Right now, the JBL Bar 700MK2 Soundbar with Subwoofer is 39% off, making it $549.95 (originally $899.95). While a soundbar is a good way to enhance audio when watching te





Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI Decides It’s No Longer Worried About Apple’s iPhone Monopoly
Gizmodo / 1h
The company moved to drop its antitrust claims against Apple while continuing its lawsuit against OpenAI.





How to force quit on your Windows PC
Engadget / 1h
If you're switching from a Mac or new to Windows, knowing how to 'force quit' an app can be confusing. Luckily, there are a number of ways to get the job done.





Milwaukee's real cost isn't the drill — it's everything that comes after
How-To Geek / 1h
It's no secret that Milwaukee makes some of the best power tools, but buying into Team Red isn't as straightforward as it appears. The initial sticker price is only part of the story, and everything that comes after will inevitably cost a lot more.





Starlux Airlines A350 First Class: A Quirky Product That Exceeded My Expectations
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Hello from Taiwan, as I just flew Starlux Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 first class on the 13-hour flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei (TPE). I recently wrote about why and how I booked Starlux first class , as it’s the second to last first class product in the world I’ve yet to try ( Air Côte d’Ivoire, I’ve now got my eyes on you! ). It’s also the second most cash I’ve ever spent out of pocket o





A Boy Spent 8 Hours a Day With a Laptop on His Body. He Ended Up With ‘Toasted Skin’
Gizmodo / 1h
The boy's bruise-like rash on his abdomen was initially suspected as a liver injury.





Mark Zuckerberg Profile Bravely Positions Him Exactly as He’d Like to be Seen
Gizmodo / 1h
If Zuckerberg is Augustus, Colossus is Virgil.





The human cost of making Big Tech accountable
Mashable / 2h
Meta's $17 billion settlement is a fence around a mile-deep hole at a playground. Fewer kids fall in on the way to the swings, but the hole is still there. Full wins are rare in the fight for online child safety. What families mostly get are half-wins like a settlement instead of a verdict, a design mandate not turned on by default, or a check that is a rounding error relative to a company's annu





The Best Kitchen Appliance Gifts for Every Adult on Your List
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Whether you’re living in a shoebox-sized apartment, sharing a big house with a busy family, or somewhere in between, you probably spend a lot of time in the kitchen, cooking, talking, and just living. That makes the kitchen an ideal target for gift ideas—everything in your kitchen is getting constant use, and everyone could use an upgrade now and





The 'Mini' Version of the Beloved Bissell Green Machine Is 10% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 2h
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There's a reason Bissell's Little Green Machine has a dedicated following among pet owners (not to mention kid owners): It's a powerful upholstery cleaning tool that can do the work of an upright steam cleaner, and can be carried in one hand. But there's an even more compact version, the Bissell Little Green Mini Portable





The Winner of Elon Musk’s AI “Odyssey” Contest Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
Futurism / 2h
Remember how Elon Musk vowed that his AI Grok would make an anti-woke, “historically accurate” version of the Odyssey? Well, he ended up throwing together a whole contest around it — and the winner of the first place prize of $100,000 is, as you probably expected, laughable nonsense. The problems run deep. The Cyclops Polyphemus is depicted with three eyes, which feels disqualifying. And just a f





Leaving your Android phone in a hot car can do more than drain the battery
How-To Geek / 2h
No matter where you park or how many precautions you take, cars get incredibly hot, especially when left in direct sunlight. Sometimes, you have no choice but to leave your phone baking in the car, but what happens to its battery while you're gone might make you think twice.





‘Strange New Worlds’ Star Paul Wesley Still Can’t Quite Believe He’s Playing Captain Kirk
Gizmodo / 2h
The 'Star Trek' cast member has forged a friendship with the 95-year-old William Shatner.





31,000 Twitch users hit by malicious browser extension — OAuth tokens leaked via Russian proxy network
3 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Socket found Twitch extension JeeBot harvesting OAuth tokens via proxy servers Tokens excluded only for 10 Russian streamer channels, suggesting deliberate design Developer issued fixes, but users should revoke exposed tokens for safety A browser extension for Twitch was harvesting people’s OAuth tokens and sending them to a Russian-owned server. The move was deliberate, but whether or not it was





I tested 20 ways to improve my Wi-Fi network—these 6 made the biggest difference
How-To Geek / 2h
Are you sick of having Wi-Fi problems? Yeah, so was I. And the internet is full of hacks that supposedly help so much, but most of the time, you'll be changing some settings and then scratching your head, trying to determine what exactly is now so much better.





The Himalayas Are Melting Faster Than Ever. Scientists Worry Nepal’s Floods Are Just the Beginning
Gizmodo / 2h
A private group working with the Indian government is concerned that the Himalayan water cycle supplying south Asia’s rivers will dry up, but not before delivering apocalyptic flash floods.





AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says
BBC News / 2h
Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.





PayRewards Can Turn A $10,000 Business Bill Into 40,000 Points—Even If The Vendor Doesn’t Accept Credit Cards
View from the Wing / 3h
PayRewards adds transferable Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific miles on top of credit card rewards. With a card earning 2 points per dollar, a $10,000 business payment can generate 40,000 combined points for $615 in fees. Registration is free.





Anthropic Boasts It Would Be Profitable if You Ignore How Much It Costs to Develop AI
Futurism / 3h
Despite being one of the world leaders in AI development, the private firm Anthropic has yet to post a quarterly profit. That operating deficit isn’t for a lack of trying — and, as the company tells it, could be reversing very soon, at least if you’re willing to swallow one massive caveat. According to new reporting by the Financial Times , the company behind the Claude told a select group of tru





'Whoever wins AI, wins!' Trump warns 'traitors and leakers' to 'beware' and claims the 'conspiracy' against AI and data centers will only benefit China
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
AI companies are now aligned: there is a non-zero chance that AI could somehow end humanity. It's not a probable future, but there's enough uncertainty that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, among others, agree that some slowdown and oversight in AI development is in order. Who vociferously doesn't agree? US President Donald Trump. As the global freakout grows over AI's someti





iOS 27 and Siri AI Are Officially Available to Download
Gizmodo / 3h
The true Apple Intelligence invasion is here with iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and more.





Apple iOS 27 is out now: 8+ new features to try right away
Mashable / 3h
iOS 27 is here! The newest iPhone operating system has just been rolled out by Apple today. Here are a few of the must-try features that you should check out as soon as your iPhone is finished updating to the new OS. Siri AI This is the big one. Apple has completely reimagined its voice assistant Siri as a full-fledged AI assistant. Siri AI can now perform tasks and answer questions just like oth





3 captivating Netflix movies to watch this week (September 14 - 20)
How-To Geek / 3h
Everyone is always so focused on new, new, new. But Netflix 's back catalog of movies has legs, too. A week after I pointed you toward Straight Outta Compton and Alien , both are still holding strong on the U.S. charts. This week, Angelina Jolie joins them with her thriller Those Who Want Me Dead , which I get into below.





Massive Footprints Found in North Dakota Reveal How T. Rex Walked
Gizmodo / 3h
The adult dinosaur had a 13-foot stride, and moved about as fast as a human walking at a brisk pace.





You can use Gemini to help you organize your files on Google Drive
Engadget / 3h
If your Google Drive has become a mess of files, folders and photos, Gemini can lend a hand by suggesting new ways to properly put them back in order.





Pre-orders for the Android-based Googlebook laptops open on September 21
Engadget / 3h
Gemini Intelligence is at the heart of the operating system powering Google's upcoming laptops.





The AI industry has taken a doomer turn. What now?
MIT Technology Review / 3h
This story appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . This weekend, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, posted an essay calling for a brake on the pace of development of LLMs . Amodei cites the looming dangers he sees from the technology, from its use in cyberattacks and bioterrorism to its potential to wreck the economy. The h





Amazon Prime Video takes on TikTok with short-form news clips
TechCrunch / 3h
Prime Video is adding on-demand local and national news clips as Amazon joins other streamers experimenting with short-form video to capture younger viewers.





Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 175,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [September 2026]
View from the Wing / 3h
September 2026 brings some best-ever credit card offers, with new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.





'Theft, lies, cover-up': US government slams Huawei for alleged criminal activity as blockbuster trial begins
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The US Department of Justice has accused Huawei of conspiring to steal secrets from five US companies Huawei is accused of a prolonged campaign of theft, covering a 20 year period Admissions from Huawei's chief financial officer, ⁠Meng Wanzhou, are set to be used as evidence in the trial Court proceedings have begun against Huawei in the United States, with the US Department of Justice accusing t





ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves
4 TTPs•
TechCrunch / 3h
If you clicked on a fake HBO Max ad on Reddit in the past week, you might have fallen victim to a rising "ClickFix" security threat.





This Anker 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Is 41% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If your nightstand is buried under Apple charging cables (guilty as charged), the Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station can replace all of them. It can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. It’s designed for desktops, bedside tables, and pret





Apple Wallet vs. Google Wallet: What are the differences between them?
Engadget / 3h
Whether you use Apple Pay or Google Pay mostly depends on your device, but there are some small ways they differ that you might not notice at first.





Waymo's robotaxis are now available in Las Vegas
Engadget / 3h
Waymo's fully autonomous rides will initially serve those around the city's main strip.





These forks prove that the best open-source projects never truly die
How-To Geek / 3h
There's a saying that "the internet never forgets, "which is a nice soundbite, but in truth some things are lost forever on the net. Once a server goes down and the last copy of that data is disconnected, that's it.





Elon Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI just moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple
Engadget / 3h
A lawsuit from last year accused the iPhone-maker of suppressing apps like Grok on the App Store.





Bernie Sanders Proposes Banning Superintelligent AI and Imprisoning Developers for 20 Years
Futurism / 3h
While the US appears to be further away from meaningful AI regulations than ever before, lawmakers certainly have plenty of ideas on how the country could go about setting meaningful rules. It’s a particularly precarious moment as fears over rogue AI models wreaking havoc and endangering humanity continue to mount. Even tech leaders from the majority of frontier AI labs have started to coalesce a





You Really Should Book Your Holiday Flights Right Now
Gizmodo / 3h
The average domestic flight now costs $390, up from $290 a year ago.





You Can Get This Bissell Cordless Stick Vacuum for $100 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 4h
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Pet hair tends to gather in inconvenient places—along baseboards, under furniture, and on upholstery—which can make dragging out a full-size upright vacuum feel like more trouble than the mess warrants. The cordless Bissell PowerClean DualBrush is designed for these routine cleanups, and it is currently on sale for $259.99





If You Love 'The Paper,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Paper isn’t exactly a sequel to The Office— despite existing in the same universe and sharing the character Oscar Nuñez (played by Office alum Oscar Martinez), the show is its own animal. Unlike Michael Scott, Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) has a noble quest in saving the Toledo Truth Teller from the sad fate facing most local newspapers, and





Volkswagen’s crazy-efficient EV borrows an idea from Slate
TechCrunch / 4h
Volkswagen's new efficiency-minded halo car is almost twice as efficient as the most efficient production car, the Lucid Air.





A Long Winter review: Fred Hechinger fronts a beautiful, unmissable queer drama
Mashable / 4h
There's a unique heartbreak to realizing our parents aren't who we imagined. A Long Winter is about that agony, and how one might grow from it. From English writer/director Andrew Haigh ( Weekend, All of Us Strangers ) A Long Winter centers on a quietly queer protagonist, who comes to understand himself and what he wants through the hard, cold lesson of who his parents really are. And the result





Grab the Lego Star Wars advent calendar for a record-low price
Mashable / 4h
Save 22%: As of Sept. 14, pick up the 2026 Lego Star Wars advent calendar at Amazon for $35, taking $9.99 off the price ofe $44.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars advent calendar $35 at Amazon $44.99 Save $9.99 Legos are notoriously expensive, and holiday-themed Legos can get notoriously difficult to get, especially for gift shopping. My tip? Buy in advance where you can. For a





Netflix is making movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven
Engadget / 4h
Netflix's deal with Sega includes a new Sonic animated series as well as movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven.





How to know if your USB-C ports can support video
Engadget / 4h
Your USB-C port can do a lot, but it won't necessarily be able to transfer video. Understanding what yours can do makes it easy to choose the best video option.





This Android storage cleanup trick found gigabytes I didn’t know I was wasting
How-To Geek / 4h
My current phone, a Pixel 10 Pro , is the first phone I've ever owned that packs 256GB of storage space. Almost six months into owning it, I've still got plenty of storage left, and I'm in no hurry to free up space. But when I recently looked up how much storage I could free up on it for a piece I was writing, I discovered that Spotify took up almost 15GB of space. This wasn't new, but I complete





Siri AI is here as Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and other major OS updates
Engadget / 4h
The kinks are still being worked out for users in the EU and China though.





Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Stonehenge is the most famous example of megalithic architecture across Britain and Ireland, but there are plenty of others, including Calanais, Newgrange, and Avebury, as well as the Devil's Arrows. The latter is Britain's tallest standing stone alignment, yet little is known about the provenance of its stones. Scientists have confirmed that the stones came from a site 18 kilometers (11 miles) a





Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
In the 2010s, Valve was at the forefront of a virtual reality revolution that looked to some like it would upend the gaming industry. The Valve of six to ten years ago seemed committed to being a major player in the world of PC-connected VR headsets, first through its “strategic partnership” with HTC on the impressive-for-the-time Vive headset (plus the SteamVR platform standard that powered it)





"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
In the badlands of Chakwal, in north-central Pakistan, Bestway Cement is transforming plots of dry earth and olive and peach groves into a forest of solar panels. Its efforts will add 6.34 megawatts of generation capacity by the end of the year, the company says, in addition to the 26 MW of photovoltaic cells currently in place. Already, solar generates over a quarter of the electricity powering





New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Volvo provided flights from Washington, DC, to London, England, and accommodation so Ars could see its refreshed vehicles. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Most cars get a midlife facelift about four years after first hitting the streets. It’s a chance for automakers to update the styling and introduce new features and engineering changes that are usually minor but can be quite dramati





With iOS 27, I’m actually using Siri again
TechCrunch / 4h
Apple’s long-delayed Siri overhaul is finally here with iOS 27, and it changes how useful the assistant feels day to day.





macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps
TechCrunch / 4h
The two most noticeable things about macOS 27 Golden Gate are the newly updated Siri AI and the design changes that make windows and icons more consistent.





OpenAI IPO will not take place in 2026, Sam Altman says
Mashable / 4h
This was supposed to be the year of blockbuster artificial intelligence IPOs, but over the weekend, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the company will no longer go public in 2026. In an interview with Fortune , Altman said the IPO would be "ill-timed" given escalating concerns over AI safety and development. Altman told Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell that the IPO would not take place in 20





First-time discount: The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds are over $20 off
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $22.99: The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds are on sale at Amazon for 10% off with code NW94IXSS62S2 , brining them down to $207 instead of the list price of $229.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max $207 at Amazon $229.99 Save $22.99 use code NW94IXSS62S2 at checkout If you're one to walk around with at least one earbud in for most of the day, yo





At $80, this HP Envy 6165 all-in-one printer deal is one of the cheapest ways to upgrade a home office right now
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The HP Envy 6165 is one of the cheapest inkjets around right now - and it does everything most home and home office users will need, making it one of the least expensive ways to add print, scan, and copy capability to a desk setup. • Best for: Families, students, and remote workers who need a capable inkjet for printing, scanning, and copying. • The deal: The HP Envy 6165 all-in-one printer is no





Netflix Is Making a ‘Sonic’ Series for Little Kids
Gizmodo / 4h
The streamer is also expanding its Sega portfolio with movies based on 'Crazy Taxi' and 'Stranger Than Heaven.'





Valve Steam Frame review: Solid standalone VR that's too little, too late
Engadget / 4h
The Steam Frame is a pretty great standalone VR headset, it's just too bad it costs over $1,000.





Valve's Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx
Engadget / 4h
Valve has unveiled pricing for its new VR headset, and like the Steam Machine, it's bound to be controversial.





Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll
TechCrunch / 4h
Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri without opening the app.





Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
BBC News / 4h
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.





How to watch Leeds vs Newcastle: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Premier League 2026/27
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Leeds vs Newcastle: Today (Mon, Sep. 14) at 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 5am AEST (Tue) Streams: USA Network via YouTube TV (10-day free trial) (US) / Sky Sports (UK) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (try 100% risk free) Today's Leeds vs Newcastle live streams sees two teams who have made unbeaten starts to the Premier League 2026/27 season meet at Elland Road in what promises to be an enthralling Monday-ni





You gave Microsoft permission to collect your typing data when you set up Windows—here's how to reverse it
How-To Geek / 4h
When you set up a brand-new Windows PC, you probably want to get through the setup screens as quickly as possible so you can start using your shiny new computer. That makes it easy to click through Microsoft's privacy options without paying much attention to what you've actually enabled. One of those settings allows Microsoft to collect samples of what you type or write.





New York Seizes a Dozen Celebrity Deepfake Websites
Wired / 4h
In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims.





Steam Frame Review: Valve Shows Us VR Was Always Meant to Be a Toy
Gizmodo / 4h
The Steam Frame VR headset doesn’t do anything but play games, but there are so many more reasons to care.





Valve’s Steam Frame VR Headset Is Just as Expensive as the Steam Machine
Gizmodo / 4h
The Steam Frame VR headset is all about gaming, and that means RAMageddon has taken the screws to its price tag.





CISA warns hackers are exploiting max severity GitLab flaw — urges all businesses to patch immediately
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
CISA added GitLab CVE‑2026‑85706, a critical path traversal flaw, to its KEV catalog Exploitation already observed; attackers can read sensitive files via commits API without authentication GitLab patched in CE/EE 19.3.2, 19.2.6, and 19.1; agencies given three days to update The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a new GitLab vulnerability to its KEV catalog, war





Digital rights advocates urge EU to step in and save encryption from Canada's Bill C-22
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
A coalition of privacy organizations is urging the EU to intervene against Canada's Bill C-22 The proposed law could compel European tech companies to weaken encryption and retain user metadata This follows a massive backlash in Canada from major tech giants and leading VPN providers In a last-ditch effort to protect end-to-end encryption, digital rights advocates are calling on the European Unio





Would you buy a Beats game controller? Apple is apparently working on its own iPhone controller, and the Beats team could be leading on how it looks and feels
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Apple is reportedly working on Beats-branded game controllers for iPhones Mark Gurman says Apple has been working on them for almost a year Gurman suggests the Beats team is leading on both 'product engineering and conception' Apple seemingly continues to show its devotion to gaming with something that's in the pipeline for iOS gamers. As reported by PC Mag , macOS 26.7 code references two unrele





This clever Anker 13-in-1 docking station deal upgrades your laptop into a serious triple-monitor workstation
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
This is one of the cleverest docking stations I've ever seen from Anker (or anyone else for that matter). This 13-in-1 dock with a detachable hub supports everything from triple display output to 100W laptop charging over a single cable. • Best for: Remote workers, creators, gamers, and office professionals who want a multi-monitor setup at home with a compact travel hub for on the move. • The de





I just added a permanent Menu Bar to my iPad in iPadOS 27, and it's made my Apple tablet feel much more Mac-like
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Apple has traditionally kept the iPad closer to the iPhone in terms of core functionality (even after it released iPadOS as a standalone software package in 2019), but iPadOS 26 marked a distinct shift towards making the iPad feel more Mac-like . And honestly, this change in direction made sense. After all, iPads now run MacBook-level M-series chips; the iPad Pro (2025) , for instance, uses the M





Summers not over yet: Grab the Ninja Slushi on sale for $120 off
Mashable / 5h
Save $120: The usually $349.99 Ninja Slushi is on sale for $229.99 at Best Buy as of Sept. 14. This 34% discount comes as a Best Buy Deal of the Day, meaning that come Sept. 15, the Slushi will be back up in price. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi $229.99 $349.99 Save $120 Whether it be slushie or a frosé, there's something about a frozen drink that screams summertime in a cup. "B





Last chance: The ultra mini, ultra trendy Xteink e-reader is only $63 at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $15.82 : As of Sept. 14, the Xteink X3 mini e-reader is on sale at Amazon for just $63.18 as a Lightning deal. That's 20% in savings, but you'll have to act fast. Opens in a new window Credit: Xteink Xteink X3 mini e-reader $63.18 at Amazon $79 Save $15.82 If you've ever wished you could slip a book into your pocket, the Xteink X3 mini e-reader was made for you. And for a limited time, it's





5 reasons a Raspberry Pi is the best companion for a jailbroken Kindle
How-To Geek / 5h
A jailbroken Kindle can do a lot more than simply allow you to install better reading software such as KOReader. If you combine a Kindle with a Raspberry Pi, you may be surprised at what even an old Kindle is able to do.





What makes digital wallets safer than physical ones?
Engadget / 5h
Digital wallets are convenient, but they also bring a ton of security features that help keep your cards protected.





Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans
TechCrunch / 5h
The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety constraints meant to implement those principles.





The Planet Mercury Appears to Have Shrunken Drastically, “Like a Balloon Left Out in the Cold”
Futurism / 5h
Scientists say that the planet Mercury has been actively shrinking over the billions of years that it’s orbited the Sun, a process that’s leaving cracked-up wrinkles behind like an old apple . At just one-third the size of Earth, it’s already the smallest planet in our solar system — it’s larger than Pluto, but Pluto is no longer classified as a planet — in a title it’s bound to hold on to as its





The super-cheap Google Fitbit Air's new Health Guardian features rollout — including Blood Pressure Trends and Insulin Resistance — is one in the eye for expensive rivals like Whoop
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Google Fitbit Air is getting some new features introduced with the Google Pixel Watch 5 Health Guardian includes Insulin Resistance Trends, Blood Pressure Trends and Sleep Breathing Quality These features are not behind a Google Health Premium subscription, and are available on the Google Health app for free The Google Fitbit Air is one of the best cheap fitness trackers , a $99.99 / £84.99 /





Donated livers can be made biologically younger
MIT Technology Review / 5h
Once an organ is removed from a donor’s body, the clock starts ticking. Surgeons usually flush the organ with a preservative solution , bag it, and put it on ice—where it immediately starts to degrade. The team has a matter of hours to get it into a recipient’s body. There’s another option—one that has been growing in popularity in recent years, especially for donated organs that aren’t in the he





AI agents blew the whistle on their cheating colleagues
MIT Technology Review / 5h
A group of AI agents asked to solve a series of math problems split into rival factions—when some cheated, others tried to stop them. That whistleblowing behavior, seen for the first time in a recent experiment run by Google DeepMind, could have implications for alignment researchers trying to keep swarms of autonomous AI agents in line. Researchers at frontier labs hope large swarms of agents wo





Dinner time saved and toddler meltdown avoided – my experience with the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 power station
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
After eight years of bouncing around various cities and job roles, I decided to move back to the countryside where I grew up – all during the 2020 lockdown chaos. I wanted my kids to enjoy the same outdoor freedom I had as a child, and for the most part, a return to rural living lived up to the dream. All except for one considerable headache: power outages. It seemed like any level of weather led





Pennsylvania Officials Report Yet Another Death Linked to Measles as Outbreak Grows
Gizmodo / 5h
It's the third measles-associated death in the state this year, though the CDC has yet to officially acknowledge any so far.





What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?
BBC News / 5h
AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.





Microsoft Cloud accounts stolen in highly complex impersonation and passkey phishing campaign
8 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Microsoft warns of a sophisticated campaign tricking users into updating passkeys via fake IT calls Victims redirected to adversary‑in‑the‑middle sites mimicking Microsoft login to steal access Attackers exfiltrate files from SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange; phishing‑resistant MFA advised Passkeys have made stealing passwords obsolete. To work around this change, hackers have started tricking





Trump Decides Now Would Be a Great Time to Support Flock Cameras
Gizmodo / 5h
With the midterms approaching, Trump is backing automated license plate readers, data centers, and efforts to keep AI development moving at full speed.





Waymo opens robotaxi service in Las Vegas
TechCrunch / 5h
Las Vegas will be Waymo's 15th commercial robotaxi market.





The DJI Mini 3 is $104 off at Amazon right now
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 14, you can get the DJI Mini 3 for $315, down from $419, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount or a $104 price cut. DJI Mini 3 $315 at Amazon $419 Save $104 If you follow tech news at all, you probably know the U.S. government has been trying to ban DJI drones for what feels like forever. Lawmakers blocked any new models from being approved in the States, but existing drones already





Roborock just launched the Saros 20 Flow, and its already on sale for $200 off
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $200: The new Roborock Saros 20 Flow is now available in the U.S. and it's on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99 with the on-page coupon, down from the normal price of $1,699.99. That's a 12% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros 20 Flow $1,499.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $200 It's no secret that Roborock is a leader in both robot vacuums and robot lawn mowers , and the l





The hidden legal dangers of your video doorbell and security cameras — how to protect yourself without getting caught out
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
When Jon Woodard proudly installed the latest security technology on his Oxfordshire home, including a Ring video doorbell and a security camera on his shed, little did he realise that it would result in a landmark case that was to set him back thousands of pounds in damages. The dispute began innocently enough with an invitation from Mr Woodard to his neighbour, Dr Mary Fairhurst, for a tour of





How to fix Outlook's "Your message can't be displayed right now" error
Engadget / 5h
When Outlook runs into issues, whether on the web or its desktop version, you can fix them and get back to your mail.





‘Goody Goody’ Serves Up a Wicked Slice of Pregnancy Horror
Gizmodo / 5h
‘The Love Witch’ star Samantha Robinson plays a mother-to-be whose home birth goes diabolically awry.





Southwest Flight Attendant Union Gets An Overseer—Will Audit How They’re Spending Member Dues
View from the Wing / 5h
TWU International cites internal conflict and gives a new overseer authority to examine Southwest’s flight attendant union finances. The intervention follows disputes over dues and treatment of critics, though the letters don’t identify the immediate trigger.





Please stop using these 5 storage drives in 2026
How-To Geek / 5h
When was the last time you took stock of what storage types you were using? If you have an older computer, it’s possible at least one of your drives is using a tech that’s 40 years old. Here are five storage types that are officially too old to use in 2026.





Get ready for NFL season at Best Buy — save up to 51% on NFL Sunday Ticket and score big-screen TVs from $229
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Watching the NFL just got cheaper thanks to Best Buy. The retailer is offering a massive 51% discount on NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube or YouTube TV for Best Buy Plus and Total members. • Shop more NFL deals at Best Buy NFL Sunday Ticket gives fans a premium viewing experience, letting you watch every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game. You can also watch four games live at once with Multiview,





Wildfires May Have Inspired the Invention of Pottery, Scientist Says
Gizmodo / 5h
The “natural kiln hypothesis” argues that intense wildfires taught prehistoric humans that fire hardened clay—and that this could be useful for making new tools.





Amazon Suspends Flights With Airline Whose Plane Crashed in Miami
NYT > Technology / 6h
The online retailer said it would “pause” its relationship with 21 Air, the cargo airline operating a Boeing 767 that overshot a runway in Miami.





Delta ends 19-year Monterey hiatus, returns to Central Coast with 2 routes
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Delta Air Lines is returning to California's Central Coast for the first time in almost 19 years. In December, the airline will launch service from the Golden State's Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). It's a return that's certainly a long time coming. Delta last operated regular service to the airport in January 2008. Now, most of its top competitors — including American Airlines, United Airlines





Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg
TechCrunch / 6h
Given that these departed board members were those who voted to put Mullenweg on a paid leave of absence to begin with, it makes sense that a board shakeup has taken place.





Sony PlayStation Store Credit settlement: How to claim your piece of the $7.85 million
Mashable / 6h
A digital PlayStation game you bought years ago could soon put a little credit back in your account. Sony’s proposed $7.85 million settlement would compensate eligible U.S. customers for certain PlayStation Store purchases, with automatic payments for those whose accounts are still active. Here’s how to check whether you’re included and what happens next. Which PlayStation purchases qualify? The





Grab the Garmin vívoactive 6 for its best price ever at $70 off
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $70 : As of Sept. 14, the Garmin vívoactive 6 smartwatch is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon. That's 23% or $70 off its list price of $299.99, and its best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 6 smartwatch $229.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $70 If you're shopping for a new smartwatch and can't decide between the various brands on the market, let me be the first to reco





All the phones T-Mobile is giving away for free right now (including the iPhone 18 Pro)
Mashable / 6h
Free phones available at T-Mobile in September 2026: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Free (up to $1,200 off) with an eligible trade-in in any condition or when switching on an eligible plan. Apple iPhone 17 Free with a new line and port-in on an eligible plan (no trade-in needed). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Free with an eligible trade-in on an eligible plan. Google Pixel 11 Free when you activate a new line on





Meta’s leaked VR headset looks to be everything I’ve wanted since it made the Meta Quest Pro
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Meta Connect 2026 is fast approaching, and it seems a big surprise hardware announcement has just been leaked — by none other than Meta itself. It’s not much but our first official look at the so-called Project Phoenix has me very excited that we might finally get the Meta Quest Pro successor I’ve been begging for. The leak was spotted by prolific Meta leaker Luna, who found a never-before-seen h





What's the biggest IMAX theater in the world? It depends who you ask
Engadget / 6h
Working out which movie theater hosts the world's biggest IMAX screen can be quite confusing. It all comes down to whether you want a true IMAX experience.





Phone makers ditched 3.5mm for USB-C, but which one offers better audio quality?
Engadget / 6h
Working out whether to invest in headphones with a 3.5mm jack or USB-C connector can be tricky. Turns out, there's a lot more to it than how you plug them in.





I tried to hack my own network from the outside and learned why port forwarding is such a security faux pas
How-To Geek / 6h
I am not a professional red teamer or security researcher, but my background is in systems engineering and DevOps, so I spend a lot of time working with Linux, networking, firewalls, virtualization, and infrastructure security. I already knew the obvious security rules.





‘It 100% sounded just like her’: AI voice scams are getting frighteningly convincing — here’s how to protect your family
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
AI voice cloning has reached the point where scammers can convincingly imitate human voices — and worryingly, research suggests we're not particularly good at telling the difference. Take the case of one X user , for instance, who posted: “Got a call from my wife telling me she forgot her wallet and needed the credit card to pay for her gas. Except my wife was at home with me, and drives a Tesla.





Bernie Sanders to Join Forces With Steve Bannon and Anthropic Researcher at ‘Pro-Human’ Conference
Gizmodo / 6h
Strange times make for strange bedfellows.





Trump Throws His Weight Behind Flock Cameras
Futurism / 6h
President Donald Trump continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be out-of-touch after he gave a ringing endorsement for Flock Safety, the deeply unpopular surveillance company behind a national network of AI-powered cameras and license plate scanners. His reasons for backing the firm, however, weren’t particularly illuminating, “I sort of like them because of that, because of law enfo





Why are US AI giants calling for ‘Pacing The Frontier’, and why is China calling it a ‘Cold War tactic’? We ask the experts
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Following the recent resignation of one of Anthropic’s leading researchers, multiple AI CEOs have suddenly begun calling for a slowdown in the development of AI technology to allow regulations and governance on the technology to catch up. Speaking to the BBC after his resignation, Jacob Coxon warned, “I believe that if we don't slow down at the current rate of progress, there is a strong chance t





F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
It’s been quite a couple of weeks for Formula 1. First, its annual visit to one of the oldest tracks on the calendar, the Italian temple of speed that is Monza, just outside Milan. Apologies for no Ars report, but your correspondent was on the ground, on vacation, learning the hard way that attempts to call the circuit “accessible by public transport” can still involve walking several miles. The





Amazon is still selling fake ‘energy-saving’ plugs that pose a serious fire risk, a year after promising to remove them
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Amazon is still selling fake 'energy-saving' plugs despite having pledged to remove them Which? first spotted them in 2025, and Amazon said they had been removed The retailer promised to remove them for a second time in August, but they're still available to purchase Fake ‘energy-saving’ plugs are one of the biggest tech scams, and they’re still being sold on Amazon even though the retailer promi





Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?
TechCrunch / 6h
If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do. Don't miss this interactive session on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.





United Airlines Accused Of Aiding Genocide On Israel Flights—But The Report’s Backers Support Hamas
View from the Wing / 6h
A new report accuses United Airlines of complicity in genocide over military cargo carried on passenger flights to Israel. Its evidence doesn’t establish that charge or a danger to passengers—and leaders of the groups behind it have defended or praised Hamas.





Treat yourself to a TV upgrade: Take $600 off the impressive TCL 65-inch QM7L QLED TV
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $602 : As of Sept. 14, the TCL 65-inch QM7L SQD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $897.99. That's over $600 off its original list price of $1,499.99 or about 40% in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM7L SQD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV $897.99 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $602 Spooky season is inching up quick, which means it's time to queue up your scary movie lineu





Dreamforce 2026 LIVE: We're in San Francisco for Salesforce's big AI event
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Welcome to our live coverage of Dreamforce 2026! We're on the ground in San Francisco and ready to cover all the big news and events happening this week. We'll see keynotes from CEO Marc Benioff, likely joined by a number of special guests, along with new product announcements and much more - so stay tuned to TechRadar Pro for all the latest updates. When is Dreamforce 2026? Dreamforce 2026 is ta





5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, Hulu, and more (September 14-20)
How-To Geek / 6h
With the Emmys dominating the conversation , it's a quiet week for movies being added to streaming services. That said, I still found some fun selections to add to your watchlist this week. Hulu is adding a Fast & Furious spin-off, while Kanopy adds a gritty creature feature.





Meta Faces a Class Action Lawsuit Over Planned Smart Glasses Facial Recognition
Gizmodo / 6h
Plaintiffs in Illinois and California aren't happy with Meta dabbling in facial recognition on smart glasses.





Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work
TechCrunch / 7h
The notetaker offers a generous free plan, and that has resulted in over 400,000 monthly active users. The company said that over 1 million people have recorded meetings until now.





Revolut sent identity data, contact details, and documents to hackers posing as a government agency
7 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Revolut fell for a spoofed government email scam, leaking sensitive customer data to attackers Compromised info includes IDs, selfies, account statements, IBANs, and full transaction histories Criminals now allegedly leaking data on Telegram, demanding 10,000 BTC (~$780M) ransom from Revolut Digital banking platform Revolut was tricked into giving away a treasure trove of sensitive customer data





Study provides 'early evidence' that AI could be holding back US wage growth and reducing living standards
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Highly exposed occupations are seeing less wage growth due to AI productivity gains 5.8 million US workers are considered to be working in these roles The impacts could lead to reduced living standards While sceptics have been warning of mass layoffs for years, a new report reveals that AI could actually be leading to weaker wage growth instead of human replacement. US wage growth is already slow





This 4.5-star Bambu Lab H2S AMS Combo 3D printer impressed our expert for speed and accuracy — now it's got a big price drop
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Bambu Lab H2S is one of the largest and fastest enclosed 3D printers we've ever tested, and now it's got a very welcome discount in the Bambu lab 3D printer sale. • Best for: Enthusiasts, engineers, and ecommerce businesses who need speedy 3D printers for larger- and higher-volume production. • The deal: The Bambu Lab H2S AMS Combo 3D printer is down to $1399 (was $1500) at Bambu Lab. In the





Your old media files deserve better than Windows Media Player
How-To Geek / 7h
Windows Media Player (WMP) used to be the best. It didn't quite whip the Llama's behind, but I remember a time when it was fantastic. But, as these things tend to do, it got worse over time. Streaming came along, people shifted away from local media players, and Microsoft just shifted its focus elsewhere. Windows 11 replaced it with Media Player , but you can still access the legacy version of WM





Will GTA 6's Ultimate Edition be worth the extra cost? Here's what it'll come with
Engadget / 7h
Many have paid the extra $20 for the GTA6 , but there's no rush to join them.





Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch / 7h
Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it's the mission of a billion-dollar startup. Join the conversation with one of tech's most unconventional founders. Secure your Disrupt pass today.





Trump’s Uninformed Blundering About the AI Slowdown Could Literally Threaten Humankind’s Future
Futurism / 7h
Over the weekend, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei joined Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in calling for a slowdown in the development of frontier AI models — just days after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon announced that he was quitting his job, claiming that neither Anthropic nor his former employer OpenAI is “acting responsibly.” The desire in Silicon Valley to pump the brakes is palpable. Foll





5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch / 7h
The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left. Secure your spot on the Expo Hall floor and put your business in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders.





Savings and soft serve: The Ikea Family program makes my shopping trips even more fun
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
I live nearly two hours away from the closest Ikea store, but my family happily makes the pilgrimage several times each year — and not just because we can catch a Cincinnati Reds game or stop at our favorite Belgian waffle restaurant to make a day trip out of it. It's because, as a member of the Ikea Family program, I earn rewards every time I shop that I can redeem in-store or online for shoppin





Marriott’s Gaylord Rockies Could Get $1.3 Billion In Tax Subsidies—Now It Wants Even More For A Water Park
View from the Wing / 7h
Gaylord Rockies near Denver received $155.6 million in tax rebates over three years, with subsidies potentially reaching $1.3 billion. Now it’s seeking more support for a $300 million expansion—including an indoor water park—while competing hotels have to make their businesses work without the same deal.





Digital identity isn’t a security phenomena, it’s a core business infrastructure
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Over the last decade, digital identity has primarily been linked with the internet security industry. Businesses have been focusing heavily on fraud prevention, profile authentication and compliance measures, all designed to answer a relatively simple question - is this person who they claim to be? But as AI transforms how consumers discover, engage and purchase from brands, digital identity has





polish-spirit: Biblioteka w klasztorze oo. Cystersów w Mogile...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
polish-spirit : Biblioteka w klasztorze oo. Cystersów w Mogile (1937).





'.com is still the default': Wix reports that domain trends are shifting, but .com remains king
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
.com has long been established as the undisputed top dog when it comes to domains . Yet in 2026, a clear shift is underway in how brands select Top-Level Domains (TLDs) – with the likes of .ai, .io, and .store all seeing elevated rates of adoption. These trends became transparent in Wix's study of domain registration trends in 2026 . So, I spoke with Inbal Geva, Product Lead and GM at Wix Domains





What is MSI mode on Windows PCs and does it speed up your GPU?
Engadget / 7h
This is a setting you probably won't want to mess around with.





How the Writer and Star of ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ Crafted a New Logan
Gizmodo / 7h
Actor Liam McIntyre and narrative director Walt Williams open up on making the story of Insomniac's latest superhero game.





6 old gadgets worth keeping because the open-source community found better uses for them
How-To Geek / 7h
It's always frustrating when you can no longer use a perfectly functional gadget because the company behind it shuts down the service or stops developing the software. Thankfully, the open-source community has found plenty of ways to keep using old devices that would otherwise become e-waste.





A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup from a former Spotify leader for making music apps
TechCrunch / 7h
Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.





Why It’s Difficult for Tech Companies to Rein In A.I.
NYT > Technology / 7h
Researchers say artificial intelligence is developing faster than the systems put in place to monitor and control it.





How to prepare your iPhone for the iOS 27 update
Engadget / 8h
It's not difficult to update to iOS 27, but you should prepare in a few ways to avoid common issues when moving to the new version.





'We've ruined many of James' Persian rugs over the years' — Dyson designer shares the development secrets of the brand's new robovac lineup
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
After a less-than-enthusiastic response to 2023's 360 Vis Nav , Dyson got the wheels rolling on its return to the robot vacuum market last year with its Spot+Scrub Ai . Now it seems momentum is building: this September the brand unveiled not one, but three new bots that would be joining the lineup. There's the flagship R3 Nurovi Spot+Scrub UV — a successor to the Spot+Scrub Ai — alongside the R2





This white 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 RAM kit gets a welcome discount using a special coupon at Newegg
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Corsair's Vengeance RBG memory has consistently impressed us in use, and with the on-going memory crisis sending prices sky-rocketing, we're constantly on the look-out for discounts on its speedy DDR5 RAM. And we've found on on the the white 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5-6000 kit over at Newegg. • Best for: PC builders and gamers who want 32GB of fast DDR5 memory for a compatible Intel system.





Linux is free, but I pay for Linux PCs: Here's why
How-To Geek / 8h
One of the perks of Linux is that both the operating system and the vast majority of apps are free. Yet if you try to buy a PC that comes with Linux, you might end up spending more than buying one with Windows. Why spend that extra money when you can install Linux on an existing computer for free?





'I'm pretty confident this isn't going to be in this year's Battlefield update' — PUBG: Dednet director Dave Curd explains how the '90s-inspired multiplayer shooter stands out with its zany abilities and unique style
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Krafton announced PUBG: Dednet atGamescom this year The '90s-inspired shooter features some bonkers abilities "We're kind of finding our own way here," explains game director Dave Curd Players slithering along the ground like snakes, swords for hands, a tiny doll wielding a power drill driving in a toy car — some of these wild sights seen in the debut trailer for PUBG: Dednet seem completely at o





Latvian Flag Carrier airBaltic Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Latvian flag carrier airBaltic has just announced that it’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, as we’ve known the company is having major financial issues , and is looking to radically change its business plan. airBaltic files for Chapter 11, continues operating as usual airBaltic has today announced that it’s voluntarily f





This Premium 75-Inch Hisense Mini-LED TV Is 26% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A 75-inch television can make movies and sports feel more immersive, but a large screen also makes weak contrast, dull colors, and reflections easier to notice. The Hisense 75U8QG is built to address those problems with a 4K Mini-LED panel, and it is currently $1,249.99 at





The iPhone X Literally Changed How We Use Our Devices
Lifehacker / 8h
Welcome to a new series called Apple a Day, where sites in the CNET family are sharing pieces of Apple content from our archives—an article, review and/or video—daily from now through late September. In addition to Lifehacker, this series will include pieces from our sibling sites PCMag , Mashable , CNET , and Popular Science . By 2017, some of us had been using iPhones for 10 years—a whole decad





What does background app refresh on iPhone actually do?
Engadget / 8h
Here's what will happen if you turn off background app refresh on your iPhone, and which apps operate better with it on.





Music distributors agree to new anti-fraud measures
Engadget / 8h
Trade union IFPI brings together music groups like Universal and Sony to reduce music streaming fraud.





Is AppleCare really worth the extra cost?
Engadget / 8h
AppleCare provides peace of mind against damaged devices, but it's an additional cost you have to weigh.





Korean Air Rolls Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi, A (Very) Long Overdue Development
One Mile at a Time / 9h
In late 2025, Korean Air announced plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi. While many airlines have committed to the service, there’s perhaps no major global airline that needs it more than Korean Air, given the state of the carrier’s Wi-Fi up until now. Along those lines, there’s a great update, as the rollout will start shortly, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Starlink comin





This Versatile Roborock Vacuum and Mop Is $700 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Homes with shedding pets, mixed flooring, and low furniture can quickly reveal the shortcomings of a basic robot vacuum—the Roborock Qrevo CurvX is built to handle those challenges, and it is currently available on Amazon for $799.99, down from $1,499.99. That is a $700 dis





I keep these 5 HBO Max shows on my phone because the episodes are only 25 minutes long
How-To Geek / 9h
Time is a valuable thing. As much as I would love to watch and finish a show in one sitting , it's unattainable to do every weekend. If you're like me, you're always on the go. Thanks to streaming, you can take your favorite shows on the road and watch them on a phone.





The Download: AI’s real extinction threat and age-reversal tech for eyes
MIT Technology Review / 9h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Roundtables: could AI really kill us all? Employees at the world’s leading AI labs are saying there’s a real possibility that advanced AI could destroy humanity. Are they right? Or is this more scaremongering and hype? Join MIT Technology Review executive edit





American Airlines May Fly Nonstop From Los Angeles To Singapore—Taking On Rivals It Once Said It Couldn’t Beat
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines pulled back from flying between Los Angeles and Asia because it said the competition made those routes unprofitable. Now Los Angeles–Singapore is being floated as part of a comeback—a nonstop that would pit American against Singapore Airlines, with new business class suites but no local partner to connect passengers beyond Singapore.





View of the Johnny’s Record Shop located at 5471 Chene. Barbershop on left. Handwritten on slide…
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
View of the Johnny’s Record Shop located at 5471 Chene. Barbershop on left. Handwritten on slide mount: “Sleder Drug. 5471 Chene.” 1979-09 Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library





Why are there concerns AI could threaten humanity, and how real are they?
BBC News / 9h
Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.





I've been using iOS 27 for 3 months already — these are the 5 best features arriving on your iPhone today
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Today's the day when Apple starts rolling out iOS 27 to millions of iPhones around the world — and as I've been using the developer version of the software since it was first pushed out in June, I can tell you about the best features coming your way. The good news is that every iPhone that can run iOS 26 can also run iOS 27 , though some of the more advanced Siri AI features (like the ability to





'Dr. Frankenstein is telling us the monster is escaping': US lawmakers desperately want to set up AI guardrails before midterm elections
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Anthropic and OpenAI are asking governments to work together to slow risky innovation US politicians are factoring in AI into their arguments as midterm elections approach Trump currently worries that taking the foot off the throttle could let China overtake Tech leaders at the forefront of AI, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, are publicly calling for slow AI innova





How to block time-wasting apps on iPhone using Screen Time
Engadget / 9h
If you want to stop using your phone at certain time and getting stuck into certain apps too much, Screen Time can help.





‘Practical Magic 2’ Dazzles Up a Bit Of an Audience
Gizmodo / 9h
Theatergoers aren't fully sick of nostalgia revivals yet, even if 'Practical Magic 2' won't be a life-changer for anyone.





Trump backs Flock license plate cameras — but new survey reveals 47% of US public oppose them as 3 police officers are arrested for alleged 'misuse' of the tech
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
US President Donald Trump says he supports Flock’s license plate cameras Most Americans oppose the installation of the devices, a survey suggests Several police officers have been arrested after abusing Flock tech Flock’s automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras are continuing to hit the headlines, with the latest controversy being a series of arrests of police officers who were found t





I stopped doing clean Windows installs—Microsoft made them almost pointless
How-To Geek / 9h
For most of my Windows-using life, there was an annual ritual we all got to know very well. When your computer started getting slow and creaky, you'd back up all your files to a separate medium, format your system disk, and reinstall Windows.





I tried Meta’s new Muse AI agent — it’s incredibly useful, but handing it my digital life felt deeply uncomfortable
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Meta’s new Muse AI platform would like the keys to your digital life to help run it for you. Muse is a personal AI agent that Meta built to complete tasks on your behalf, including sending emails, filling out forms, shopping, and pretty much any other activity with an online component. The AI is available in the U.S. as an app, or through WhatsApp or the Muse.ai portal . It's a familiar idea in s





Which iPhones support iOS 27 and Siri AI? Apple's complex compatibility list explained
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
iOS 27 is now rolling out to compatible iPhones, and this year, the list of models supported by Apple's new software update is impressively long. Typically, Apple leaves a handful of iPhones out in the cold when releasing a new version of iOS — the iPhone XR , iPhone XS , and iPhone XS Max , for instance, couldn't run iOS 26 — but refreshingly, the device requirements for iOS 27 are the same as t





'The introduction of AI is an accelerator, not a replacement for packaged applications': Oracle bets on AI to strengthen customer ROI
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Oracle thinks AI will change how we use software, but we'll still use software for years to come Agents will interact with structured software, humans will manage those agents Overall software revenue dropped 3% but cloud revenue rose 60% Oracle co-CEO Mike Sicilia just declared on the company's first earnings call of fiscal 2027 that "AI is an accelerator, not a replacement for packaged applicat





Upgrade your video calls: This 4K Acer webcam with Sony sensor and AI noise cancellation is over 20% off at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I don't see many 4K webcams for under $40 / £40, and with these specs, but Amazon has dropped the price of the Acer A640, which is ideal for those looking to improve the video quality on video calls. • Best for: Remote workers, students and streamers who want high-resolution video for meetings, classes or broadcasts without spending too much money. • The deal: The Acer A640 4K Webcam is reduced t





Magic: The Gatherings Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box dips under $120 on Amazon — save over $10
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $119.98 at Amazon , down from its $139.48 typical price. Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box (24 Packs) $119.98 at Amazon $139.48 Save $19.50 The MTG Marvel Super Heroes expansion has not recorded any new record-low prices in the tr





Dangerously Hot Days Are Now Bleeding Into Spring and Fall
Gizmodo / 10h
A new study finds that extreme heat has started spreading to spring and fall seasons.





Deleting files isn't enough: Why businesses' hard drive destruction methods are failing
How-To Geek / 10h
While SSDs get all the glory these days, mechanical hard drives are not only still in use, they're advancing in both speed and capacity. These devices hold huge amounts of data all over the world, but that data is just not likely to be in your house.





The latest Windows 11 update breaks audio on some PCs and reportedly kills File History feature
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Windows 11's latest update breaks the sound on some PCs The September update also messes with File History Microsoft is working on a fix for the audio glitch, but we don't have an ETA Windows 11's new update is breaking the audio on some PCs, thanks to the latest nasty bug that Microsoft has let slip through the QA testing net. Windows Latest spotted that Microsoft has admitted that the September





American Airlines Plans A Los Angeles–Asia Comeback As More Boeing 787s Are On The Way [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines plans to add more flights from Los Angeles to Asia as new Boeing 787s arrive, with its terminal rebuild supporting further growth. Also: Capital One’s Dulles lounge returns to full service September 18, signs point to an Amsterdam Amex lounge opening, and Thailand’s king’s eldest son wants to run Thai Airways.





The Bluetti AC180 power station is $50 off at Amazon — act fast to buy for $449
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $50: As of Sept. 14, the Bluetti AC180 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti AC180 $449 at Amazon $499 Save $50 Portable power stations can be useful for everything from camping and road trips to keeping essential devices running during a power cut. They give you access to extra power without relying on a wall ou





Web fraud enters a new age as complete 'synthetic identities' can now be bought for as little as $200 on dark web marketplaces
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Coveron and NordLayer found synthetic “digital Frankenstein” identities sold on dark web for ~$200 Packages mix stolen data with AI‑generated names, deepfake selfies, and cloned voices to bypass KYC Researchers urge credit freezes, layered verification, and monitoring to counter rising synthetic identity fraud You can now get your own “digital Frankenstein” for as little as $200, which will pass





Get 1000GB of mobile data until 2028 for under £2.65 a month with this £58 Three and Vodafone SIM deal
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Mobile data can get expensive when you need hundreds of gigabytes every month, especially if you're using it as an alternative to fixed broadband. So, this 1000GB Data SIM deal, which gives access to Three and Vodafone networks, is the perfect fix. • Best for: Remote workers, off-site travellers, and high-volume data users who want to pay a small amount upfront with no monthly charge or contract.





Stop thinking ChatGPT is for writing—here's how I use it as a $100-a-month virtual assistant
How-To Geek / 10h
Two years ago, I refused to use AI in any way, shape, or form. Today, I use it heavily, but not necessarily in the ways you might think. I don't use AI to think for me, but I have definitely turned my $100 ChatGPT Pro subscription into a virtual assistant for my small business. Here are three projects that have justified my subscription, and I can't wait to find more ways to continue justifying i





The Best Soundbars (2026): Sonos, LG, TCL, Bose, and More
Wired / 10h
I tested soundbars of all shapes and sizes—these are the best for clear dialogue, booming bass, and realistic surround sound.





AI Leaders Are Calling for a Slowdown. Trump’s Team Says It’s on Them
Wired / 10h
Sam Altman and Elon Musk this weekend backed a call for restraint, after Dario Amodei called on Washington to slow AI development. Donald Trump, meanwhile, wants the US to maintain its lead over China.





Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe
Wired / 10h
An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.





The GameCube games we still love, 25 years later
Engadget / 10h
Here are some of the GameCube games that have held up best over the last 25 years.





Closing the gap between AI investment and impact: the rise of Open Data Infrastructure
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The appetite for AI in the market has never been greater. According to Gartner, over 90 percent of CIOs globally are increasing funding in AI, making it the fastest‑growing area of enterprise technology spend. As organizations look to integrate AI-powered workflows, from real-time analytics to personalized customer experiences , this ambition is accelerating investment in data initiatives. Additi





The Court of Owls Come to Roost in ‘The Batman, Part II’
Gizmodo / 11h
Plus, could Courteney Cox direct 'Scream 8?'





Samsung brings back its big cashback offer — get up to £350 off the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Watch 9, Buds 4 Pro, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Samsung has just brought back its semi-regular cashback offer, allowing you to get up to £350 when you buy one of its latest phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or SSDs — including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Accessing the offer is simple: buy an eligible product from an eligible retailer between now and October 9, then submit a claim through the dedicated Samsung Cashb





Bomanizer teaches Anania how to sound like a Kardashian on Gaydar
Mashable / 11h
Anania 's latest Gaydar episode puts content creator and (and Mashable 101 alum ) Boman Martinez-Reid , aka Bomanizer , to the test, and it's a delight to watch. Between crucial questions like what's gay about Canada, what's the male equivalent of getting bangs, and who's on Bomanizer's personal Mount Rushmore, the creator of the internet's beloved TikTok series The Bodashians teaches Anania a cr





The Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundle gets a major price cut — save nearly $20 while stocks last
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $41.92 at Amazon , down from its $59.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle $41.92 at Amazon $59.99 Save $18.07 If you’re still playing catch-up on expansions on the Pokémon TCG before the 30th Celebration comes out later this week, you





T-Mobile’s launch offer wipes out the cost of the iPhone 18 Pro over 36 months
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 14, T-Mobile is offering shoppers the chance to get an iPhone 18 Pro on them when you switch or trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple T-Mobile: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple's latest Surprise and Shine event was a real treat for fans. We got exciting announcements about new AirPods , Apple Watches , and even br





Think air fryers are ugly? Smeg’s gorgeous new 7-in-1 fryer might change your mind — and optional steam tech means it's super-versatile too
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The AFC01 is Smeg's first standalone air fryer It has seven presets for different foods, and an optional steam mode It has a minimalist design, with an unusual boxy shape and clean lines Smeg has launched a new air fryer, with seven cooking presets and an optional steam mode — and it looks like no other fryer on the market. The Smeg AFC01 Dual Flavour Air Fryer has an unusual square shape with a





Why CIOs are paying closer attention to physical security
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
For years, physical security sat outside most technology discussions. CCTV, access controls and alarms were typically managed by facilities or security teams, purchased independently from the wider IT estate and reviewed only when equipment reached the end of its life. That separation no longer reflects how organizations operate. Modern physical security systems run on cloud platforms, connect wi





What is the release date for MobLand season 2 episode 1 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Strap in for the chaos... the Harrigans are returning to the small screen in MobLand season 2 . This time around, the dysfunctional family struggles to show a unified front as rising rivals threaten their fractured criminal empire. 'Fixer' Harry Da Souza ( Tom Hardy ) must walk a dangerous tightrope when tensions within the family intensify. As violence spills into every corner of their lives, lo





Roborock Qrevo 2 Review (2026): A New Budget Vacuum King?
Wired / 11h
Roborock's more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it's a good vacuum for the price, especially when it's on sale.





GrapheneOS proves you don't need Google or Apple to run a modern phone
How-To Geek / 11h
When you buy an iPhone or an Android phone, you'll not only get the underlying operating system, but also the apps that form part of a specific ecosystem. So, for example, you'll find Google Drive, Google Play, and various other Google apps that are not actually part of the core Android build.





Ziwes interview with Wanda Sykes is her most iconic yet
Mashable / 11h
You thought Ziwe Fumudoh 's interview with Law Roach was as iconic as it gets? Enter Wanda Sykes. In the latest episode of Iconic Guest , the characteristically deadpan host chats with the legendary comedian, actor, and writer about everything from "violating the Geneva Convention" to what the hell looksmaxxing is to remembering balls, with an array of hard-hitting interview questions that have S





This DJI drone dupe has hit its best-ever price at Amazon — save $170
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $170: As of Sept. 14, the Skyrover X1 drone is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Skyrover Skyrover X1 $449 at Amazon $619 Save $170 Looking for a new drone ? The Skyrover X1 drone has dropped in price at Amazon, and you can save $170. Normally $619, it's now priced at just $449. And according to price tracker camelcamelcamel ,





Apple charger deal: Save $90 on the Anker 3-in-1 charging station at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $90: As of Sept. 14, the Anker 3-in-1 charger is on sale for $139.99 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker 3-in-1 Charging Station $139.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $90 If you dream of one cable that can charge your iPhone , Apple Watch , and AirPods , meet the Anker 3-in-1 charger . It gives you a way to charge multiple Apple devices at o





Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 with heart rate tracking are just $199.95 — save $50
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $50: As of Sept. 14, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are on sale for $199.95 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 $199.95 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50.04 If you're looking for a pair of workout earbuds that can do a little more than just play music, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 won't disappoint. They have built-in heart rate mo





SNL UKs sketch about Harry and Meghan visiting home has 1 particularly brutal joke
Mashable / 11h
SNL UK returned for its second season this weekend, and the show certainly didn't pull any punches with its opening sketch. In the clip above Harry (Jack Shep) and Meghan (Ayoade Bamgboye) visit King Charles (Larry Dean) and Queen Camilla (Emma Sidi) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where Charles wastes no time in chastising Harry for returning home ("Don't tell me you've spent all your Netflix mo





The Pokémon TCG Journey Together Booster Bundle get limited-time price cut at Amazon — save over $5
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle is on sale for $52.70 at Amazon , down from its $59.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle $52.70 at Amazon $59.99 Save $7.29 The Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration expansion is set to make huge waves in the trading card space on Sept. 16. In





Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds (2026): Bose, Apple, Samsung, Beats, and More
Wired / 11h
I’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds. These are the best for when you want to tune out the world, wherever you are.





A College Girl Was Exploited on Camera. A Network of Anonymous Men Got to Work
Wired / 11h
Maddie Kowalski is one of countless young women who’ve had their lives destroyed by the burnerverse, a loosely connected online community of sports fans. Now she’s fighting back.





The New ‘Lanterns’ Had an Action-Packed, Season Finale Feel
Gizmodo / 11h
The fifth episode of the season, 'Lights Out,' is now streaming on HBO Max.





Sentient AI’s Bigfoot Era Could Arrive at Any Moment
Gizmodo / 11h
Sentient AI is a cryptid for now. That doesn't mean belief in it won't go mainstream.





Need a laptop for university or work? AO has slashed £350 off this Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Intel Core Ultra 7 ultraportable
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Asus Zenbook line of laptops has consistently impressed us in tests thanks to a great blend of performance and ultra-portability. And AO just knocked £350 off the Asus Zenbook 14 touchscreen laptop. • Best for: Business professionals and students who want a lightweight laptop they can easily carry to multiple locations, and need an OLED display without paying a premium. • The deal: The Asus Z





What Formula 1 teaches businesses about AI
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A Formula 1 pit stop looks like a split-second sporting decision, but behind that call is a more complex challenge: making the right decision from constantly changing data , while there is still time to affect the outcome. As artificial intelligence (AI) moves deeper into business operations, every industry is facing their own version of the pit-stop moment, whether that’s a bank deciding to appr





Etihad Unveils Airbus A330neo First & Business Class Cabins, And They’re Predictable
One Mile at a Time / 12h
In late 2025, Etihad Airways announced an order for the Airbus A330-900neo , which are expected to join the carrier’s fleet as of 2027. With the planes potentially entering service within a year or so, Etihad has just unveiled what we can expect onboard these planes. The airline will be introducing both first class and business class, though don’t expect anything too creative… Etihad A330neo firs





The clock is ticking to save over $50 on Soundcore AeroFit 2 earbuds at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE OVER $50: As of Sept. 14, the Soundcore AeroFit 2 open earbuds have been marked down to under $80 on Amazon. Save over $50 on their full price of $129.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore AeroFit 2 by Anker $79.97 at Amazon $129.99 Save $50.02 Not everyone wants the noise-canceling experience with their earbuds . If you've been leaning towards open earbuds to be more aware o





How to watch Villarreal vs. Real Betis online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Watch Villarreal vs. Real Betis in La Liga for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . La Liga really delivered over the weekend. We've seen high-scoring wins from three of the league's top teams — Barcelona , Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid — with a combined 11 goals scored. But the action from this round of fixtures isn't over just yet:





'You're still going to be steamrolled by the super intelligences created in the US': UK government rejects calls for an AI 'kill switch'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Domestic kill switches are no longer feasible, UK government warns AI companies and government need to work together to reduce the risks OpenAI and 100+ other companies warn of "limited window to strengthen" defenses The UK Government has reportedly rejected calls to create an emergency AI kill switch, per BBC reporting, and it's largely because there are simply too many parties and factors to co





Bitter Christmas review: Pedro Almodóvar returns with a cerebral, semi-autobiographical drama
Mashable / 12h
Storied Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has built his career on melodramas rich in sex and agony. However, in 2019, he got more personal with Pain and Glory, a semi-autobiographical drama in which Antonio Banderas plays a thinly veiled version of the director as he looks back on his work and life, anxious to move forward with a new project. His latest, Bitter Christmas , serves as a sister film





‘I Like My Big Rat Wife’: Meet the People Using Chatbots to Write Custom Fiction
Wired / 12h
While the publishing industry frets over how authors are using AI, many readers are taking things into their own hands.





Maybe the ‘Genius Grove’ Wasn’t the Best Idea. Dedicated Apple Genius Bar Reportedly Coming Back
Gizmodo / 12h
Apple stores are expected to change soon.





Today Only: Earn Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases


One Mile at a Time / 12h