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How to set up a perfect “rescue USB” that can save any PC
How-To Geek / 9h
When your PC's operating system gets corrupted, or if an update fails, or a drive gets damaged, you need to be ready—or be prepared to spend a lot of time trying to get it back up running. Thankfully, it's just as simple as grabbing a thumb drive and getting it up and running as a rescue drive.
Hurdle hints and answers for September 20, 2026
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 20, 2026
Mashable / 1h
We're getting closer to the Full Moon now, with the Moon looking bigger and brighter in the night sky. There's still plenty to see on its surface in the meantime. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, Sept. 20, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 64% of its surface visible. Without the assistance of visual aids, you should be able to spot the
Amex Business Gold Card Review: Are 4x Points & Credits Worth The Fee?
One Mile at a Time / 1h
This is my in-depth Amex Business Gold Card review, as this is one of Amex’s popular business cards. While the American Express® Business Gold Card has a substantial annual fee, it offers really lucrative 4x points bonus categories, and also has credits that can help offset the annual fee. Best of all, the card potentially has a massive welcome offer, which is a major incentive to apply. While ma
How to watch Warriors vs Knights: FREE streams, TV channels for NRL Semi-Final 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Watch Warriors vs Knights NRL Semi-Final FREE on 9Now (AUS) Stream on Fox One (US) / Sky Sports (UK) / Sky Sport (NZ) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Sun, Sep 20, 2.05am ET / 7.05am BST / 4.05pm AEST / 6.05pm NZT Watch Warriors vs Knights in the second NRL 2026 semi-final of the weekend, as the Wahs of New Zealand seek a third win of the season over the Newcastle side w
‘It's just attacks on price every single time we launch a product… If you want the best engineering, you have to pay’ — Jake Dyson is fed up with the criticism of Dyson's prices
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Talk to anyone about Dyson, and you can be certain that pricing will come up before long. It's not unjustified: this is the brand that gave us a $399 (£299 / AU$549) hair dryer, back in 2016 when that kind of price tag was unfathomable for such a product. It's the brand whose current flagship stick vacuum costs $979.99 (£749.99 / AU$1,349). And, most recently, it's a brand that unveiled an electr
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who've lived in Maryland. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and e
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cove
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're from the south. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're full of yourself. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a flashy person. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connectio
PSA: free Amazon Prime Day perks are already live — here's how to get $275 / £90 in freebies
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
If you're a fan of tech, you'll no doubt know that Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times to get discounted models. What you might not be aware of, however, is that Prime Day is also a great time to get your hands on some serious freebies. Amazon just announced a second Amazon Prime Day for October 6th and 7th , and like the main summer event, Prime members can take advantage of extra perks ah
Typesafe AI JEV is a Transformational Unlock for AI Decisions & Classifications and Huge Speed and Cost Savings for AI Software
Next Big Future / 4h
Typesafe AI – Superfast, super cheap classifications, sorting, decisions. Also rapid response updating to databases. Sort through thousands of emails in fraction of a second for 9 cents.
WRONG: $160 Billion Per GW for AI in Orbit. SpaceX Actual Plan is Less Than $1 Billion
Next Big Future / 4h
Space-based AI costs $160 billion per gigawatt? That is an absurd and sloppy calculation. This has nothing to do with SpaceX’s plans. It is the wrong rocket and not the planned satellite. It freeze today’s technology, ignores Starship’s development, and pretend you’ve priced the future? That is sloppy analysis from Bank of America and others. ... Read more
How long can you expect your old cassette tapes to last?
Engadget / 4h
Controlling the environmental conditions where your tapes are stored is key to their longevity.
4 smart purchases to reduce your home energy usage
How-To Geek / 5h
Energy costs are up, and the best way to lower your bill is to lower how much you use. There are multiple ways to go about that, and the right tech can help.
China's autonomous 'bionic robot' fish looks just like the real one, perfect for covert military operations — Robocean BG5 could also be used to track poachers
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Boyagongdao's BG-5 robotic golden arowana was one of the most popular attractions at CIFTIS 2026, with staff saying it plans its own route around obstacles The 3 kg, 640 mm robot is rated to operate at 5 meters with a top speed of 0.6 m/s, even as endurance, cameras, and payload remain undisclosed The design is not new: the BG-5 has been on the company's site since 2023, and a near-identical arow
How to record audio on your iPhone
Engadget / 5h
You don't need to record unnecessary video to capture a meeting, song or personal memo on your iPhone. Recording audio is simple.
What is the difference between Apple CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra?
Engadget / 5h
CarPlay provides a great iOS-like experience in your vehicle. CarPlay Ultra expands that, but isn't widely available yet.
Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
BBC News / 6h
In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.
The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers
Engadget / 6h
A wireless Xbox controller lets you move around freely, but you have to worry about batteries. Wired controllers can pose a hazard, but never run out of charge.
4 subscriptions you can replace with a $10 ESP32
How-To Geek / 6h
Even when you buy a product outright, you may still need to pay a subscription to access all of its features. These subscriptions can soon add up, but thankfully, there are alternatives. You can often avoid subscription fees with an inexpensive ESP32.
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, September 20 (game #1700)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #1699) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is stil
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, September 20 (game #931)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #930) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, September 20 (game #1197)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #1196) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's
4 creepy Paramount+ thrillers to watch this weekend (September 18-20)
How-To Geek / 6h
"Thriller" is the most overworked word in the movie business. It gets slapped on everything from courtroom dramas and shark movies to high-octane spy pictures to shark movies with tornadoes in them . All these thrills make it tricky when browsing streaming services, and Paramount+ , with its cavernous pit of thrillers, is definitely not immune ... which I guess isn't a bad thing?
'Every solar plant is a latent data center': US startup plans to turn wasted solar energy into GPU-ready DCs in weeks, not years, without major water use
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Rune wants unused solar electricity powering GPUs instead of going to waste RELIC connects computing equipment directly to functioning solar generation sites The system operates without grid connections or conventional data center construction A San Francisco company named Rune has introduced a modular compute unit built to operate directly on unused solar power. Called RELIC, the equipment attac
Common problems with Google Wallet and how to fix them
Engadget / 6h
Google Wallet is great for storing payment cards, tickets and digital IDs, but it doesn't always work how you want it to. Here's what to do if it doesn't.
What are the downsides of robot vacuums?
Engadget / 6h
Robot vacuums save a lot of time and effort with their ability to clean autonomously. However, there are a number of reasons why they might not work for you.
The Slate Truck is cheap, but its battery range can't compete
Engadget / 6h
Slate's electric truck is built specifically for affordability and efficiency, which means it comes with compromises. One of the biggest could be its battery.
Train AI to write in your voice with UmanWrite for $63.20
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: UmanWrite’s lifetime Unlimited Plan is on sale for $63.20 (reg. $1,799) through Sept. 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with unlimited monthly words and personalized AI writing tools. Opens in a new window Credit: UmanWrite UmanWrite All-in-One AI Writing Platform: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan/Unlimited Words) $63.20 $1,799 Save $1,735.80 AI can make writing a first draft easier, but the resul
This Ethernet cable test tells you more than a speed test ever will
How-To Geek / 7h
If you feel like your internet is playing up, what's the first thing you do? A lot of us reach for the same tool: a speed test. Those things catch more than just slow internet; they also note your latency, and if there's packet loss, you'll see it because the speed test will take ages to complete (or it won't complete at all). And as long as it shows a number within our expectations, we shrug and
I've run hundreds of Docker containers, but these 5 have never needed fixing
How-To Geek / 7h
I've been homelabbing for over five years at this point, and it's safe to say I've run hundreds of Docker containers over the years. However, there are five stand-out containers in my homelab that I've simply never had to repair.
Ryanair CEO Called Rival Airlines “Rapists” — Finally Apologizes After More Than A Week
View from the Wing / 8h
Michael O’Leary defended the comparison before conversations with family and friends changed his mind. His explanation fits decades of Ryanair publicity, but people are still big mad.
5 times Android Auto says No when your phone says Yes
How-To Geek / 8h
My phone and Android Auto go together like two peas in a pod. I use my phone all day, and the moment I get in the car, Android Auto becomes an extension of it on my dashboard. Maps, music, messages, calls — I’m so used to the two working together that I rarely stop to think about where my phone ends and Android Auto begins.
How to watch UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2 live streams, no PPV, start time, full card
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
UFC 331: Saturday, September 19 Main Card time: 9pm ET / 6pm ET / 2am BST (Sun) / 11am AEST (Sun) Watch on Paramount Plus for $8.99 or for $1 with Walmart+ 30-day trial (US only) Overseas? Use Surfshark to watch your US services from anywhere Tonight's UFC 331 headline bout is a classic case of revenge or repeat as Joshua Van puts the UFC flyweight title he won against Alexandre Pantoja on the li
Weekly Review: September 19, 2026
One Mile at a Time / 8h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m just wrapping up my quick trip to Japan, as it has been a fun but exhausting week (between jet lag and staying at four different hotels). I know I haven’t written about my individual hotel experiences yet, but that’s because I plan to publish the full review when I get back home, so there won’t be much of a gap. On the points & travel front, th
Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
TechCrunch / 8h
Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.
Why no Linux distro will ever be truly secure (and what I switched to instead)
How-To Geek / 8h
Linux failed to keep me happy, even after I moved from Ubuntu to Arch, then to Gentoo. I now live comfortably on another little-known OS, one with forward-thinking ideas.
Marvel’s Finally Got Miracleman in Its Comics—Now What?
Gizmodo / 9h
'Avengers: Armageddon' gave the publisher a reason to bring in Miracleman, just in a way no one likely expected.
Waiting for Compute Because They Have To Not Because OpenAI Wants to
Next Big Future / 9h
$50B Per Year SpaceX Deal is $75B More than Waiting for Data Centers in 1 Year. There is an AI gold rush which is why SpaceX and its customers will win. OpenAI signed the Oracle $300 billion five year deal because that is the plan B they can afford. Waiting for Compute Because They Have ... Read more
You’ll Never Guess What Trump Wants to Rename Now
Gizmodo / 9h
The President wants to give his favorite technology a rebrand, but he needs your help.
Trump says it’s time to rebrand AI with a new name — and he’s also creating an AI Force
TechCrunch / 9h
Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.
Your old Echo speaker is too good to throw away—here's what it can really do
How-To Geek / 9h
Amazon's Echo smart speakers have been incredibly popular, with sales in the tens of millions at their peak. If you have old Echo smart speakers lying around, don't throw them away just yet; there are plenty of ways to put them to good use.
SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight
Engadget / 9h
For Starship's 14th test flight, it will orbit our planet multiple times for 10 hours.
Southwest Airlines ‘Karen’ Says Her Bag Was Checked Despite Empty Bins—Then Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault
View from the Wing / 9h
A Southwest passenger argues over a gate-checked bag, alleges assault, and refuses to leave after being told she won’t fly. The recording doesn’t show the outcome, but the bag dispute exposes an airline practice that predictably makes customers furious.
Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force
Engadget / 10h
The president said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to run this newly made-up agency.
Trump announces plans to create an "AI Force"
Mashable / 10h
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is forming an "AI Force," modeled after the Space Force branch he established during his first term, and said he'll soon name a new AI "czar" to oversee the effort. The announcement came in a lengthy Truth Social post in which Trump dismissed growing concern over AI risk as the latest in a string of what he called manufactured "hoaxes," while also
Samsung could follow Micron by outsourcing DDR5 and SSD production to third parties to focus on more lucrative HBM and enterprise products — could SanDisk follow suit?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Samsung is shifting additional DDR5 and SSD production to outside manufacturers The company needs internal factory space for advanced HBM production DDR5 module assembly remains simpler than advanced HBM packaging processes Samsung Electronics is shifting all additional production of conventional memory modules onto outsourced partners going forward. The company is directing capacity growth for D
China is readying the world's first giant submarine UAV carrier — built with a 1115ft dock, the unnamed mothership could be longer (and bigger) than WW2 light aircraft carriers and carry 148ft underwater drones
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Satellite imagery shows China building a roughly ~200m ship in Shanghai that analysts say is a mothership for submarine-sized drones It pairs a bottom-opening well-deck and 12-arm cradle with an internal hangar that experts estimate holds four 115- to 148ft XXLUUVs While the ship itself is shorter than an Essex-class carrier, its dock clocks in at about 1,115ft China appears to be building a type
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
I tested 3 paper-like Android tablets, and the winner isn't e-ink
How-To Geek / 10h
As much as I enjoy digital books and comics, there is nothing quite like reading on paper—but I have neither the budget nor the space to amass physical copies of my digital library. This is why I've kept tabs on the state of paper-like Android tablets over the years. After comparing three devices that each take a different approach, here's what I would buy.
I ditched my gaming PC for work after trying this low-power mini PC
How-To Geek / 10h
I built a capable gaming PC because I wanted a powerful machine that could run all the latest games in 1440p and 4K. The problem is that I spend most of my day writing, browsing, and doing other miscellaneous tasks rather than gaming.
Trump opens poll to rename AI. Options include Extreme and Supreme Intelligence.
Mashable / 10h
On Saturday, Sept. 19, President Trump opened a poll on X and on his own platform, Truth Social, calling for a name change to " Artificial Intelligence ." "Many people think that the words 'Artificial Intelligence' are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence," Trump shared on social media. "A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena [sic]
Paramount Sets Dates for ‘Hearts Eyes’ and ‘Crawl’ Sequels
Gizmodo / 10h
Paramount hopes to have a movie for everyone, and that includes making 'Crawl' and 'Heart Eyes' into franchises.
Newsom Executive Order Contains Eyebrow-Raising AI Kill Switch Proposal
Gizmodo / 10h
Can a state just do that?
Delta Left A Father’s Body Unrefrigerated Overnight, Family Says—Too Decomposed For A Final Viewing
View from the Wing / 10h
A family says Delta’s handling of their father’s remains cost them a final viewing. The missed connection is only part of the story: his body arrived after cargo pickup closed, while Delta’s published Memphis instructions prohibit overnight holding and arrivals of human remains after 7 p.m.
Anthropic picks Accenture for third-party AI safety evaluations
Engadget / 10h
This move represents the first step in the CEO's plan to slow down AI development.
I stopped paying for Philo and Hulu after buying this used $15 antenna
How-To Geek / 10h
I've been a cord-cutter for years, so over-the-air TV isn't new to me. I've used an antenna during hurricane outages and for the occasional football game when I wanted a local broadcast without worrying about which streaming service carried it. It was always useful, but it never became a big part of how I watched TV.
Why buy a streaming device when you have a smart TV?
Engadget / 10h
Many modern TVs can stream apps like Netflix and Prime. But you may want to get a streaming device too.
[110K Offer Extended] United Made MileagePlus Worse Without A Credit Card — But This Business Version Is The Sweet Spot
View from the Wing / 11h
United has made MileagePlus far more valuable for credit cardholders, with faster earning, cheaper awards, and better access to premium inventory. The United Business Card now looks like the sweet spot, especially with its extended offer of up to 110,000 miles.
You can use DeX on the Galaxy Z Fold 8's inner screen with this trick
Engadget / 11h
Samsung's DeX lets you plug in your Samsung Galaxy device into a monitor or TV to create a PC-like experience. Now, it can launch directly on your phone.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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4 Google Maps tasks that are easier on a PC
How-To Geek / 11h
I’m perfectly happy doing plenty of things on my phone, but Google Maps isn’t always one of them. Ask me why, and I could probably give you 50 reasons. The biggest one? Maps feel far less cramped on my PC. I get a much bigger view of the map, more room to move around, and the freedom to use my mouse and keyboard instead of constantly pinching and dragging on my phone. After using Maps this way, I
Why is your iPad not charging (and how to fix it)
Engadget / 11h
You probably don't think about your iPad charging until it runs into trouble. When plugging it in doesn't work, you'll need to check its port and charger.
Discover it Chrome review: Simple cash back, but limited rewards
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
If you want a no-annual-fee cash-back card that automatically earns extra rewards at restaurants and gas stations, the Discover it® Chrome is straightforward and easy to use. But with just 2% cash back in those categories and a $1,000 quarterly spending cap, its long-term earning potential is limited compared with some competing cash-back cards . The card is most compelling during the first year,
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
TechCrunch / 11h
Google said Gemini had "acted appropriately" by ending each hack immediately.
After 7 years of foldables, the iPhone Duo proves Samsung is still missing crucial features
How-To Geek / 11h
The iPhone Duo comes a whopping seven years after the original Galaxy Fold. With that much time to prepare, you’d hope Apple would have some fresh, new ideas — and it did. Samsung may have all the foldable experience, but it could still learn a thing or two.
Masters of Miniature delivers minuscule upgradable Ryzen AI laptop — Mouse has a 12.2-inch screen, weighs 981g, but ain't on sale outside Japan
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Mouse Computer has fitted Ryzen AI processors into a laptop weighing just 981g The X2 uses a 12.2-inch display with 1920 by 1200 resolution A free SODIMM slot allows memory expansion from 16 GB to 32 GB Japanese electronics maker Mouse Computer has introduced a compact laptop called the X2, a compact notebook weighing 981g. The device pairs a 12.2-inch display with AMD processors , offering confi
Philippine Airlines’ Manila Lounge & Ground Experience Is Laughably Bad
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I must say, up until this point in my journey, Philippine Airlines has been nothing but consistent (and consistency is a key factor in Skytrax ratings… watch out, Air Koryo, they’re coming for you!). After flying Philippine Airlines’ underwhelming A330 business class , I had an extended transit at Manila Airport (MNL). My last transit in Manila was in early 2020 , and it involved a terminal chang
FBI warned ICE agents of fake tradwife dating profiles
Mashable / 12h
The FBI sent an internal memo warning ICE agents of women pretending to be " tradwives " in order to publicize their private information, The Guardian reported. In Feb., the FBI in Chicago sent the memo to law enforcement officials across the country, stating, "as of late Jan. 2026, a small group of women allegedly were creating fictitious online dating profiles with the purpose of attracting and
Broken Sword creator chose human artists over AI for all 55,000 new frames of animation in the upcoming 2 remake — 'People are going to seek out human-crafted art'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Charles Cecil wants to make one thing clear: “I'm not anti-AI.” The veteran British developer behind the legendary 1996 point-and-click game Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars speaks to TechRadar about AI's divisive role in modern game development - and, in particular, how it was used in the upcoming remake of the sequel, Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged , due out in 2027. The or
I spent a month with the Huawei MatePad Air, and it's confirmed my one big wish for the next iPad Air
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Huawei, as a brand, is in a very interesting place right now. The company is genuinely innovating on a lot of fronts. It just launched the Mate XT2 tri-folding phone, which brings Samsung-like Privacy Display tech to the tri-folding form factor, as well as the Watch D3 , which puts medical-grade blood pressure measurements into an even slimmer smartwatch. But the problem with Huawei has always be
It took exactly one photo for me to realize the awesome power of the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The iPhone 18 Pro Max main camera's new variable aperture is a huge deal and, in my limited experience, I can already see that it could transform iPhone photography. Still, to know why this matters, you need to understand how it works. The best analogy is your eyes. If you've ever squinted to read something, you understand how an aperture works. The more open your pupil, the more light that comes
Twiggy by Helmut Newton for Vogue, 1967.
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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The US Navy just told us what’s on its tech wish list for the next several years
TechCrunch / 12h
Navy CTO Justin Fanelli talks co-investing alongside VCs instead of funding early research himself, recent buys like a $562 million autonomous refueling deal, and the Navy's updated wish list — from AI to quantum — for where founders should be building next.
The hidden Windows feature quietly filling up your SSD—and how to rein it in
How-To Geek / 12h
A few months ago, Microsoft released a new Windows 11 feature that provides a modern alternative to the good old System Restore . The feature is called point-in-time restore, and it should have already landed on your PC with a recent Windows update. Point-in-time restore can be useful because it creates a snapshot of your system every 24 hours, allowing easy recovery to a recent restore point.
California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI models
Engadget / 12h
Newsom's executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new AI safety measures.
Google Now Asking For Users’ Video Selfies to Verify Their Identities
Futurism / 12h
Smile, peruser of the internet! Your facial features are being codified by algorithms. Starting this week, Google has begun asking users to take a video selfie to sign into their accounts, Search Engine Watch found . The feature remains optional, but it represents an eerie step towards making facial recognition a standard way to navigate the web, which the search engine giant is now heavily promo
New solar panel tech could trap heat for 1,000 times longer to beat a long-standing limit in energy production
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
New and improved solar panel materials have been analyzed Two key physics effects combine to create the improvements It could help panels break through the 33% energy conversion rate There's a long-standing physics theory that suggests solar panels will only ever be able to convert a maximum of 33% of the sunlight that comes their way, but a team from the University of Groningen in the Netherland
Any broken laptop can become a mini PC with these simple 3D printing projects
How-To Geek / 12h
What is a laptop if not a mini PC stuck in a folding prison? There may be a bit more to it than that, but when a laptop fails at its primary task of being a portable computer, it’s good to know that you can still get some life out of it as a static one.
How to switch between two phones on CarPlay
Engadget / 12h
When using Apple's CarPlay, it will automatically connect to the first iPhone it was paired with. Here's how to get it to connect to a different device.
Alan Ritchson May Enlist to Lead PlayStation’s ‘Helldivers’ Movie
Gizmodo / 12h
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