Why this month's Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Microsoft’s patch for September is a doozy, with a record number of roughly 972 vulnerabilities fixed and 112 of them meeting the high critical-severity threshold. It was only two months ago that Microsoft patched a then-record 570 vulnerabilities. Then, last month, Microsoft patched some 620 of them. Google and other companies have also published record numbers of vulnerabilities in recent month
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 9
Mashable / 6min
Can you see anything in the sky tonight? The Moon is approaching the New Moon phase, so only a small sliver of light should be visible. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, Sept. 9, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Waning Crescent phase, with 4% of its surface visible. Tonight's only real feature is the Grimaldi Basin, which should be visible with a telescope or bin
CloudNC raises $20M to automate manufacturing’s most pressing bottlenecks
TechCrunch / 27min
UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced Wednesday a $20 million B extension round, bringing its lifetime total raised amount to $128 million.
Scientists Thought Hyenas Followed Lions for Scraps. They Were Wrong
Gizmodo / 29min
As it turns out, hyenas don't want anything to do with lions—if anything, it's the lions that won't leave the hyenas alone.
What OpenAI’s latest controversy tells us about the future of math
MIT Technology Review / 1h
OpenAI’s latest mathematical milestone has quickly become mired in controversy. Today, the company announced that its agents have solved one of the Millennium Prize Problems, some of the most important open problems in mathematics. Under normal circumstances, that solution would be a huge feather in OpenAI’s cap. But the announcement has been overshadowed by accusations that OpenAI used NYU mathe
‘The People Building AI Earnestly Believe That It Could Kill Us All’: Anthropic Researcher Quits Dramatically
Gizmodo / 1h
He says AI development is the most dangerous thing humans are doing.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you like to eat and drink before a football game. 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
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cove
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like cars. 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 tips to
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints involve a shady areas. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's alwa
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 9, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to go fast. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections
Meta’s Muse Let Me Waste a Mind-Boggling Amount of Free Compute on Nothing in Particular
Gizmodo / 2h
Meta’s new agentic AI platform taught me what tokenmaxxing feels like. For free.
'A masterclass in sensor-to-shooter kill chain management': Blackhawk Company commander explains what he learned from controversial US-Ukraine 'drone-first' wargame
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Ukrainian drones forced American soldiers to rethink movement, concealment, and battlefield survival Blackhawk troops changed their tactics after persistent aerial surveillance exposed their movements American armored vehicles suffered losses despite attempts to conceal them from drones A 10-day US Army combat training exercise in Germany has drawn attention after reports claimed Ukrainian drones
LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
LG TVs are facing scrutiny due to a video seemingly showing the devices’ capability to track users when the TVs are off. YouTube channel Gamers Nexus worked with Level1Techs, a technology-focused YouTube channel, and security researchers to analyze LG TVs’ tracking capabilities. They shared packet captures that pointed to the TVs, including LG’s pricey G5 OLED TV, scanning the LAN for other devic
GOG brings back "big box" PC games, one printable template at a time
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Those who remember PC gaming in the days before Steam may have fond memories of the "big box" packaging that made those games stand out as shelf eye candy and sought-after in-home collectibles . Today, PC gaming platform GOG is hoping to reignite some of the nostalgia for those days by adding downloadable 3D models and printable, foldable high-res packaging scans for a handful of PC games on the
The universal language of space is... Star Trek? Mais oui.
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Sixty years after television audiences first tuned in to see the voyages of the Starship Enterprise , an astronaut on board the International Space Station has paid tribute to Star Trek by flying the badge of the franchise's latest fictional captain. Expedition 75 flight engineer Sophie Adenot with European Space Agency (ESA) donned the Delta badge originally worn by actor Anson Mount for a video
NIH to use part of its budget to pay for Department of Defense research
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Late last week, word started leaking that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) had reached an agreement with the Department of Defense that would see part of the NIH's budget used to fund research at the Department of Defense. So, on the Friday just prior to a US holiday weekend, the Department of Defense released a copy of the agreement and confirmed that it had been signed roughly a month ea
'It’s not unlike what they’re using at their own house for video games': US Army budgets $465 million for Group 3 Killer anti-drone laser which uses Xbox controller
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The LOCUST X3 laser is developed by AeroVironment, Inc. It is designed as a “group 3 killer” – meaning it is intended to tackle particularly dangerous drones The Xbox controller makes the LOCUST X3 laser simpler to target A new US Army contract worth around $465 million has been awarded to AeroVironment, Inc. for its LOCUST X3 anti-drone weapon, a 30-kilowatt laser that can be mounted on military
Bizarre Glitch Causes Delivery Robots to Swarm Busy City Sidewalk
Futurism / 4h
The companies ushering in food delivery robots aren’t buying themselves much goodwill in the Windy City. In the short amount of time they’ve been on Chicago streets, the bots have sent residents to the hospital and smashed through bus stops , prompting local officials to set up an exclusion zone prohibiting the companies from operating in a certain section of the city. Now, it seems the bots are
How to change and customize your Apple CarPlay display
Engadget / 4h
CarPlay doesn't have a ton of customization options, but it's worth going through what's there to set it up properly.
You’re using Google Maps wrong if you haven’t changed these 4 settings
How-To Geek / 4h
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened Google Maps, typed in my destination, and blindly followed the blue arrow as if it knows my life inside out. Whether I’m rushing to pick my daughter up from her drawing class or trying to find a new restaurant, I usually let Maps take over. But recently, I realized I’ve been using Google Maps the same way I did when I first installed it. It turns out
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
BBC News / 5h
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
White House takes down ‘Build the Wall’ game after the Tetris Company complains
TechCrunch / 5h
The Trump administration's short-lived arcade game "Build the Wall" is now nowhere to be found after the Tetris Company posted that it takes "copyright infringement very seriously."
69% of Americans oppose local AI data centers in 2026 poll — Trump blasts blocking communities on Truth Social for choosing poverty over server farms, throwing off 'tremendous amounts of money'
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
69% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their communities, a national poll finds Public support for nearby AI data centers has fallen sharply since 2025 Only 4% strongly support new data centers in their communities today American resistance to AI data centers has intensified sharply over the past year, several national surveys released in 2026 have found. A new Decision Desk poll conducted
Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
BBC News / 5h
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
Is there any benefit to restarting your PC regularly?
Engadget / 5h
Rebooting your PC regularly is old advice, but how important is this today? And how often do you really need to restart?
AI School Hooking Children Up to Heart Monitor in Front of Class While Playing Critiques of Their Work
Futurism / 5h
Schools across the world are experimenting with AI tools, usually to the dismay of unsuspecting parents . But one privately-run school is explicitly embracing AI as part of its sales pitch, and the in-class experience sounds more bizarre than anything you’d imagine. A blistering new article by education policy writer and cognitive scientist Benjamin Riley took a look under the hood of Alpha Schoo
SpaceX's recovered Starship 40 will take months to get back to Texas
Engadget / 5h
SpaceX's rocket traveled thousands of miles from Texas to the Indian Ocean for a launch test. For a number of reasons, it'll take a lot longer to return home.
What Will Apple Call Its Foldable iPhone?
Gizmodo / 6h
iPhone Ultra is too predictable.
These 4 Netflix originals are so good they deserve a theatrical release
How-To Geek / 6h
For years, Netflix remained steadfast in its belief in putting its biggest original movies on the service and only allowing small theatrical windows for its awards-season contenders. That mindset is slowly starting to change, as Netflix will allow larger theatrical rollouts for its originals. The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth will receive a two-week IMAX release this Thanksgiving, and Nar
What's going on with OpenAI and the Navier-Stokes controversy?
Engadget / 6h
Artificial intelligence has solved a major mathematics problem, but credit for the accomplishment is murky.
Diesel Hits Record High as Trump’s Forever War Against Iran Grinds On
Gizmodo / 6h
"Summer is over. Peace didn't happen. The war is still going on."
'Revolutionary' 36-year old jet engine designed for F-16 set to power world's first AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The AVEN thrust-vectoring nozzle has been added to the X-BAT AI-piloted fighter with vertical take-off capabilities Thrust-vectoring allows a plane’s exhaust to be redirected, instead of relying purely on manipulating airflow across the wings for movement The engine was first trialed on an F-16 fighter in the 1990s Shield AI has revealed the X-BAT AI-piloted fighter jet relies on a jet engine var
How to use the AI Clean Up tool in iOS 27 to remove unwanted objects in iPhone Photos
Engadget / 6h
Clean Up has been a handy tool for removing unwanted elements from photos since iOS 18, but iOS 27 upgrades it even further.
The Era of the ‘Walking Dead’ Lawsuit Is Almost Over
Gizmodo / 6h
Five producers of the hit AMC franchise just settled for $120 million, though one open case remains.
Is your Ethernet cable too long? Here's what happens when you go beyond the limit
How-To Geek / 6h
If you want a fast, stable connection, and you want to do it properly, you go wired. We all know this, but just because wired is the right answer doesn't mean there's no wrong way to do it. If you traipse one long cable all around the house and out to the annex, you may hit a wall you didn't know existed. Ethernet has a hard distance ceiling, and once you pass it, things will start going wonky.
GL.iNet Beryl 7 review: This Wi-Fi 7 travel router saved my holiday connecting 5 iPads, a laptop, and a couple of phones
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The GL.iNet Beryl 7 is a travel router that is designed for those on the go who still need control over their networking. Especially today, it feels like people are more aware of their networking than ever. There's fear over what people are able to see. There's fear of what other people can see of your own data, and there are people trying to take control of their own connections. That's one very
White House takes down anti-immigrant Tetris knockoff
Mashable / 6h
Last week, the White House unveiled a new government website called Arcade.gov, which hosted five web-based games that promoted President Trump's agenda. Following accusations of racism and veiled threats of potential legal action, only four of those games are now visible on Arcade.gov. "Build the Wall," a Tetris clone that promoted an anti-immigrant ideology and challenged players to "protect th
Trump’s Apparent Crypto Conflicts Could Sink the CLARITY Act
Gizmodo / 6h
A Republican senator is now openly saying ethics language could be what finally kills the bill.
The White House removed its border-wall Tetris clone
Engadget / 6h
The game, 'Build the Wall,' filtered classic block-stacking mechanics through the Trump administration's immigration policies.
I upgraded my Excel PivotTable with these 3 simple features
How-To Geek / 6h
I'm probably guilty of making Excel spreadsheets more complicated than they need to be, but I have one rule I keep coming back to: if I'm going to build a PivotTable, I want to actually enjoy using it. The basic summary is useful, but a few small additions can make a surprisingly big difference.
Jensen Says AGI Is Here. The Next Few Months Are Critical
Next Big Future / 7h
Jensen Huang says AGI has arrived. What can you actually do with it? I explain why I moved from $20 to $200 a month on AI—and how I’m using it to finish work I used to put off. We look at GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable and Grok, the next compute expansion, and what increasingly capable ... Read more
Every rumored name for the foldable iPhone, as the Duo enters the chat
Mashable / 7h
Apple's big "Surprise and Shine" event is almost upon us. One of the big announcements is almost certainly going to be a foldable iPhone , a first for Apple. But what will the phone actually be called? No one knows yet at the time of publication, but there have been multiple names used regularly by tech media and rumor-mongers over the years. With mere hours to go until Apple shows off its latest
Apple event: 77% of our readers expect iPhone price hikes
Mashable / 7h
Apple usually hosts an iPhone launch event in September, but this year's event is shaping up to be a lot more interesting than normal. For starters, it's the first event of the post-Tim Cook era, with new CEO John Ternus taking center stage. Apple's tagline for the event — "Surprise and Shine" — also points to unexpected twists. We'll find out what's in store at 1 p.m. ET Sept. 9, when the event
World's only 6K touchscreen monitor just got a huge upgrade — Clarity Touch 6K now has a 12-megapixel webcam but no Thunderbolt 5 in view
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Alogic Clarity Touch 6K monitor packs 6016 by 3384 pixels into one massive display The webcam retracts fully into the monitor when not in use Thunderbolt 5 support is missing from this new flagship monitor Alogic has upgraded its Clarity monitor range with a new 32-inch 6K model featuring an integrated 12MP webcam. The company announced the display at IFA 2026 in Berlin, where it also showed seve
Cockroach Milk, How to Blow Your Nose, and Mosquito Printers: The Ig Nobels of 2026
Wired / 7h
Every year, the prizes recognize the weirdest research that often raises some very serious scientific questions.
Airlines Get A Tax Break For Charging You Bag Fees—Frontier Shows Why That Sweet Deal Needs To End
View from the Wing / 7h
Frontier passengers report higher airport fares wiping out the savings from avoiding an online booking fee. The same tax rules reward airlines for splitting out baggage charges. Congress can fix that without raising more revenue.
Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 review: This Windows business laptop reminds me of a fully specced MacBook Pro alternative — with a few caveats
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 is a powerhouse and a semi-portable shell. It takes on the power of the beloved X1 Extreme, pairing an ultra 9 processor with quick memory, Thunderbolt 5, and decent storage. It's designed for engineers, creatives, and other power users who need a machine that can do it all while still having that hint of portability. I think of this quite like the 16-inch MacBook Pr
Hackers are stealing Claude tokens from subscribers
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TechCrunch / 7h
Last month, a Claude user noticed his account was consuming tokens even though he wasn't working. Anthropic has since warned users about hackers.
Circular’s Ring 3 Series Beats Oura to Adding Contactless Payments
Gizmodo / 7h
The new Circular Ring 3 Pro and Circular Ring 3 Slim pair health tracking with NFC and haptic feedback.
‘Hope’ Is a Confoundingly Off-the-Rails Sci-Fi Spectacle Destined for Cult Classic Status
Gizmodo / 7h
Director Na Hong-Jin's adrenaline-fueled alien misadventure, starring Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender, and Alicia Vikander, hits theaters on September 9.
'We're trying to go easy on the hand-holding' — Invoke says Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons' HUD and waypoint guidance will be minimal and can even be toggled on and off so as not to 'overwhelm' players and encourage exploration
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Invoke Studios head Dominic Guay confirms Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will have a toggleable HUD and minimal waypoint guidance Guay says this is to encourage exploration and reduce the "hand-holding" experience With these options, he says the game will be "immersive" Invoke Studios has said Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons will encourage players to explore Darkon's open world by offering a toggleable
I compared Siri AI to Gemini on Android — and Apple actually understands what most people want from AI
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I've had a love/hate relationship with Siri since the iPhone 4S in 2011. At first, I loved it. I'd frequently ask it for random facts, to tell me a joke, to check the weather, or to send a message. I used it so much after its debut that my wife and kids started calling Siri my girlfriend. Then the novelty wore off, and my interactions with Siri all but stopped. I didn't hate Siri; I just no longe
IKEA just launched a Matter-enabled driver that makes your integrated cabinet lights part of your smart home
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
IKEA has launched a new wireless driver for its integrated LED lights Called Dubbelkisel, it connects your lights to IKEA's Bilresa hub It's Matter-enabled so you can integrate it into a wider smart home setup If you have IKEA integrated lights in your cabinets or wardrobe, there's good news — the company has just launched a new driver that lets you control them wirelessly, with Matter compatibil
Who needs the Apple Watch Ultra 4? I've been counting my steps and finding my phone with this cheap retro Casio digital watch, and I love it
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
This year has been chock-full of great smartwatch releases: We've had the latest crops of Samsung, Google, Fitbit, and Amazfit watches. We had the Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro at the high-end of the adventure watch category (and pricing range, some costing upwards of four-figure dollars or pounds), and soon the latest Apple Watches, with the Apple Watch Series 12 and (according to rumor)
Elon Musk Seems Legitimately Shaken Over This New Documentary
Futurism / 7h
It’s no secret that Elon Musk is hiding plenty of skeletons in his closet. The mercurial billionaire has made an extensive list of enemies through his offensive commentary , led the gutting of humanitarian aid , exploited workers at his companies , and meddled with the democratic process — all the while alienating investors with his chronic overpromising and underdelivering . Simply put, document
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
BBC News / 7h
OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.
Cognition hits $48B valuation, signaling investors believe AI coding is far from a winner-take-all market
TechCrunch / 7h
Cognition's valuation multiple is higher than Cursor's was before selling to SpaceX.
Australians Could Soon Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms Altogether
Gizmodo / 7h
Months after kicking off a wave of teen social media bans, Australia is now coming for social media algorithms.
4 devices you didn't know you could control from your Pixel Watch
How-To Geek / 7h
A smartwatch can do far more than show notifications or count your steps, especially if it's connected to the rest of your smart home. Google's ecosystem has quietly turned the wrist-worn device into a surprisingly capable remote control, letting you interact with devices around your home without reaching for your phone.
How to watch Apple iPhone event live: Surprise and Shine
Mashable / 7h
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Apple will hold its big iPhone launch event for 2026. Apple hosts its big annual keynote event every September to unveil the brand-new iPhone lineup, but this year's event should be a little more exciting than in previous years. The company is expected to unveil a ton of products as the new CEO, John Ternus, takes center stage for the first time. The highlight of the show s
The Exploration Company nabs $450 million to challenge SpaceX
TechCrunch / 7h
The Exploration Company (TEC) has raised $450 million to build reusable spacecraft, in what it describes as “the largest-ever Series C by a European space company.”
Google-Backed Nuclear Plant Gets Nearly $2 Billion Loan From the Energy Department
Gizmodo / 7h
The plant is expected to come back online in early 2029.
Massive data breach sees 220 million traveler records exposed — nine years of airline info leaked including passenger and passport details
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Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Kinryū Labs found misconfigured APIS database in Vietnam exposing 220M passenger and crew records Data included PII, travel details, seat assignments, and baggage references from 2017–2026 Archive locked and there is no evidence yet of dark web sale Millions of travellers have had their sensitive information exposed on the internet, thanks to a “series of misconfigurations” discovered in a cloud
OpenAI Says It Has Cracked One of Math’s ‘Millennium Problems’
NYT > Technology / 7h
The company’s announcement is the most dramatic sign yet that artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the field of higher mathematics.
ATC Failure Grounds UK Flights: Planes Stuck On Heathrow Taxiways For Over Five Hours(!!!)
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Airspace in the UK was an absolute disaster today, with an ATC meltdown causing hundreds of flights to be canceled, delayed, or diverted. Stuff happens, but what’s perhaps most remarkable is how many flights sat on the taxiway at Heathrow for over five hours, because there simply weren’t any available gates… Air traffic control failure brings UK aviation to a standstill Today, Tuesday, September
August Just Set a Global Heat and Humidity Record—and It Wasn’t Close
Gizmodo / 8h
The combined effect of climate change and a historic El Niño is smashing global records.
Trump White House Takes Down ‘Tetris’ For Xenophobes Game Over Copyright Threat
Gizmodo / 8h
Looks like the game got bricked.
This one Linux setting is capping your Wi-Fi speed far below your router's rating
How-To Geek / 8h
A Wi-Fi router can advertise hundreds of MBs, yet your Linux laptop may deliver a fraction of that speed. Before replacing the router, changing channels, or blaming the wireless adapter, there is one Linux setting worth checking.
6 products we expect at Apples event
Mashable / 8h
Apple 's Sept. 9 keynote is almost here, and it's shaping up to be one of the more consequential events on the company's calendar in recent memory. Beyond the hardware itself, this will be the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus , who has taken over for Tim Cook . While Ternus trained under Cook for months, he's been CEO for only eight days. Still, he has already teased what he c
Muse, Meta’s New Personal AI Agent, Needs You to Trust It
Wired / 8h
Designed to compete with OpenClaw and Instinct, the company says Muse can do everything from sell your car to book you a plane ticket.
Delta cuts 5 routes across 7 cities, plans smaller Las Vegas schedule this winter
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
As the peak summer travel season wrapped up this past weekend, Delta Air Lines revealed plans to slash five routes from its network. Between now and December, Delta plans to trim a total of three routes from New York City: two from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and one from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The Atlanta-based carrier will also end Las Vegas service from two cities in Southern
South Korea, US agree on $22 billion deal for 6.3 GW Texas gas power plant — Encinal facility to feed AI data centers under Washington and Seoul's $350 billion pact
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
South Korea could invest $22.3 billion in a massive Texas gas plant The proposed facility would generate 6.3 GW of electricity for AI Seoul says negotiations remain unfinished, leaving the reported investment unconfirmed South Korea and the United States have reportedly settled on how much Seoul will contribute towards a new energy facility in southern Texas. Korean outlet Edaily , citing unnamed
Tech Life
BBC News / 8h
Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.
What is Roku's secret menu and how do you unlock it?
Engadget / 8h
Roku has multiple secret menus that will allow you to make changes to how it behaves and even adjust your ad preferences.
‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Is Getting a Physical Release
Gizmodo / 8h
Clear some space on your J.R.R. Tolkien shelf, because seasons one and two of the Prime Video series are coming to Blu-ray and 4K UHD.
7 ways to repurpose an old or broken smart doorbell
How-To Geek / 8h
Smart video doorbells can be incredibly useful, but they don't last forever. If you have an old or even broken video doorbell, you don't need to throw it away. There are plenty of ways you can put it to good use.
Your Toilet Flush Launches a Microbial Mist—and It Reaches Your Face
Gizmodo / 8h
Scientists have identified several factors that could raise the disease-spreading risk of toilet flushing.
Fashion Founder Emily Oberg Says She Tried Using AI for Photo Shoots, and It Was a Failure Because It Will “Never Possess Good Taste” Like Humans Do
Futurism / 8h
Can AI have good taste? Fashion founder and tastemaker Emily Oberg says no. In a post on her Substack , Emily Loves , Oberg discussed her experiments using AI to help her run Sporty & Rich, the fashion and lifestyle brand she founded in 2018 on the back of a popular moodboard she created. One area where she’s been testing AI, she wrote, is by using AI to generate e-commerce images — and according
Supreme Court forces TV stations to sell more election ads at steep discounts
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
In a victory for Republican campaign committees, the Supreme Court issued an order on Friday that forces broadcast TV stations to cut the prices of election ads purchased by political parties and joint fundraising committees. The September 4 ruling came in response to a petition filed by the National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee. The Supreme Cour
Top chipmakers embrace ASML’s $400M machines, agree to crucial chipmaking change
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Leading chipmakers Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced plans to adopt ASML’s latest chipmaking machines in the next several years—and they also joined Intel in agreeing to a crucial technology change that could boost chip production on the new machines by 40 percent. This signifies the semiconductor industry’s broader embrace of high NA EUV photolithography te
Godzilla Minus Zero IMAX trailer teases King Ghidorah
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
One of the cinematic highlights of 2023 was director Takashi Yamazaki's gloriously grounded kaiju epic, Godzilla Minus One , which became a major international hit and snagged an Oscar for best visual effects. Yamazaki is back this fall with the hotly anticipated sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero. Toho just dropped the full IMAX trailer, featuring not just our beloved Godzilla, but also a distinctive r
“This is the AI men actually use”: Meta ads pushed apps nudifying real teens
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Meta took days to remove ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Facebook and Instagram. Some ads featured photos of real kids, including a press photo of a young member of a European royal family and images swiped from a popular Instagram profile of a preteen girl deemed an influencer. In an investigation published Tuesday, the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) reported t
Update to Google’s AI weather model improves forecast accuracy
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google is one of the major players in AI (meaning machine learning) weather forecast model space. The models it and others generate have their strengths and weaknesses , but the main advantage is that they can have forecast performance similar to traditional models while requiring far less computing horsepower to run. That means they can be run more frequently. Google recently released version 3
Silicon Valley’s AI Agent Push Has Been Paying Off—for Cybercriminals
Gizmodo / 8h
Threat actors in China, Iran, and Russia have been moving away from simple prompt-and-reply chatbots to more autonomous systems, a new report from Google has found.
These Soundcore Sleep Earbuds Are $60 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. If you struggle to sleep soundly and awaken at the slightest noise, sleep earbuds could help you rest more easily. Right now is a good time to give them a go: These Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds from Anker are 27% off, bringing them down to $168.99 from their original $229.99
I’m Flying Starlux Airlines First Class: Only One First Class Product Left To Go!
One Mile at a Time / 8h
While my credit card is no doubt sad about it, I just booked a first class ticket on one of only two airlines in the world I’ve yet to fly in first class. I’m very excited, and now I just need to figure out how to get the last first class product off my list. These last two products are the world’s least reviewed, and I think I’m setting myself up for disappointment here. But hey, that’s also the
Google will 'degrade' Search in Europe to avoid EU fines
Engadget / 8h
EU users are welcome to look up the definition of "malicious compliance" on, say, DuckDuckGo.
LG TVs Are Capable of Listening to More Than Your Screen, Report Claims
Gizmodo / 8h
LG’s TVs may be enjoying listening to you even more than you relish your pretty display.
This is the only podcast app that makes any sense in Android Auto
How-To Geek / 8h
I always find that Android Auto is at its best when you keep it as stripped back as possible . It's great for navigation and music, but throw a podcast app into the mix, and it can quickly start to complicate things again. You don't want to be browsing through hundreds of episodes or fiddling with complicated menus while driving.
Tech CEOs Are This Fall’s Favorite Movie Villains
Gizmodo / 8h
Finally, a villain we can agree on.
US Army drilled by senators over ‘deep concerns’ surrounding shutdown of cutting-edge drone battalion — and the wars in Ukraine and Iran show that ‘back to basics’ might not be a smart move
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
US senators call on Army to answer questions over disbanding of futuristic drone battalion Letter to General LaNeve raises concerns over US commitment to NATO allies and Ukraine Drones are changing the face of the battlefield, and the US could miss out on important lessons and innovations A group of bipartisan US senators is questioning why the US Army has decided to shut down a cutting edge dron
Vernal Core3 review: A rock-solid standing desk for triple-monitor setups
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Sometimes you need a standing desk; sometimes you need a small standing desk; sometimes you want a certain color; and sometimes you just need a phenomenal foundation to build on to create your dream desk. That's how the Vernal Core 3 came to be for me. I have a team member who had a triple-monitor setup on a tiny little desk that wasn't stable, and overall it looked quite sad. When I had the oppo
Don't panic, but there's a Playdate Update Showcase tomorrow
Engadget / 9h
A new season of Playdate games is coming, to be announced tomorrow.
Meta Introduces Muse, an A.I. Agent That Can Send Your Emails and Book Your Travel
NYT > Technology / 9h
Muse, Meta’s new A.I. agent, acts as a personal digital assistant that connects to Facebook and Instagram, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify and OpenTable.
11 ways to use points and miles for an incredible trip to Costa Rica right now
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Gorgeous beaches, lush rainforests, dramatic volcanoes, incredible biodiversity and phenomenal hotels ranging from sprawling seaside resorts to intimate jungle lodges … Costa Rica is truly one of the most unique, welcoming destinations in the world. The coffee is pretty phenomenal, too, if you're into that (and I am!). To travel there is to fall in love with its natural wonders and cultural riche
Sebastian Stan’s Marvel Spinoff Idea Probably Won’t Be Happening
Gizmodo / 9h
The Winter Solider himself, star of 'Thunderbolts,' pitched Kevin Feige on a solo film.
Scientists Say LLMs Appear to Be Acting as a Cognitive Virus Among Humans
Futurism / 9h
Generative AI has infiltrated almost every aspect of our daily lives, whether we like it or not. It’s nearly impossible to avoid on social media , and it’s even showing up on dinner menus at the local diner. Some researchers have suggested that we’re already adapting our own behavior to suit the demands of AI tech. AI’s wide proliferation shares some striking similarities with the ways viruses sp
Meta debuts its Muse AI agent. Will consumers trust it?
TechCrunch / 9h
Meta's new personal AI agent Muse wants access to users' email, calendars, payments, health services, and more — making the company's biggest consumer AI bet yet a major test of whether people still trust Meta with their data.
Meta reveals its AI agent that can shop, send emails and plan trips on your behalf
Engadget / 9h
Muse, Meta's newly revealed AI agent, can perform tasks autonomously, if you trust it to do that.
There's a problem with DLSS 5, and it's not even the AI slop
How-To Geek / 9h
When Nvidia first announced DLSS 5 neural rendering, many were quick to label it " AI slop ." And I get it. We're definitely getting some uncanny valley vibes.
Riot, after 17 years, finally adds team voice chat to League of Legends
Engadget / 9h
After the better part of two decades, you can finally talk to your whole team in LoL.
GTA 6 Criminal Profile can reportedly break if you cause too much mayhem
Mashable / 9h
Causing mayhem is a Grand Theft Auto tradition. But in GTA 6 , the game may track exactly how far you take things — until you cross a line where it stops judging your actions altogether. Rockstar will reportedly introduce a "Criminal Profile" that tracks what kind of outlaw you become. It sounds a little like the Honor system in Red Dead Redemption 2 , with one important difference: GTA 6 isn’t d
Dolly Parton’s Sister Asks People to Stop Posting AI Slop of the Legendary Singer
Gizmodo / 9h
"I hope nobody can ever replicate me or what I do. AI is a scary thing," said Dolly Parton in 2023.
American truckers are benefiting from AI data center boom, and that’s exactly why they don’t share the same opinion of the majority of Americans
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
AI data centers are creating a much needed boom for the American trucking industry But the boom might not last for long as the requirements for truckers fall significantly once construction finishes Moratoriums and poor opinions of AI data centers could also quell the demand American truckers are being hired by AI data center developers to ship goods and construction materials to rural data cente
Points Path Now Tracks Your Miles—Join Free Or Lock In Current Price Before Their October 1 Increase
View from the Wing / 9h
Points Path's paid Wallet now tracks balances across 17 airline programs and six bank programs. A limited free version and family accounts are in development, while existing subscribers can secure an extra year at their current rate before October 1.
ChatGPT Images 2.5 is out — I’ve been testing it for 24 hours, and these are the 3 new features you’ll actually use
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It’s been a hot minute since ChatGPT last updated its Images feature . Its last update, to Images 2.0 in April 2026, was pretty solid and I’d say put it ahead of Google’s Nano Banana 2 , even if its images still took longer to create, which was a bit frustrating. Today's new Images 2.5 update adds a whole bunch of extra features and tools to the existing image generation engine that make it a lot
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 adds subtle details to NBA 2K27, but demands a lot more power
Engadget / 9h
DLSS 5's juice may not be worth the squeeze for launch title NBA 2K27.
The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide
Engadget / 9h
SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.
5 Netflix miniseries perfect for binging after a bad day at work
How-To Geek / 10h
Just got home and can't stop replaying that one crappy email or Slack you got and how it managed to ruin a nine-hour workday? It happens. All you want to do is sink into the couch and leave the day behind, but the last thing you need is six seasons of something that needs a wiki to get through. Calm blue ocean, calm blue ocean
‘Donnie Darko’ Will Spread Dread Anew With a 4K 25th Anniversary Rerelease
Gizmodo / 10h
Your commitment to Sparkle Motion is on the line when Richard Kelly's cult classic hits theaters October 2-4.
Dell quietly raises the price of the budget XPS 13, its MacBook Neo competitor
Mashable / 10h
Apple's MacBook Neo is no longer the only budget laptop to face a price increase amid the global memory crisis . Dell has quietly raised the price of its entry-level XPS 13 laptop by $100. The company has also introduced a new base model with half the storage as before. SEE ALSO: Thank the AI industry for tech price increases: See the full list At its launch in mid-June, the XPS 13 cost $699.99 w
Chinese Satellite Breaks Apart in Rare Orbit That Could Hold Debris for Centuries
Gizmodo / 10h
Yaogan-50 generated a large filed of debris in a highly retrograde orbit.
The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console and controller pre-orders are now live — here's where you can grab them along with the Ocarina remake
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Legend of Zelda fans rejoice! The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Celebration stream gave us a deluge of announcements all about the iconic action-adventure series, including the reveal of a shiny special edition Nintendo Switch 2 console. Pre-order here US: preorder console for $519.99 at Nintendo US: preorder console for $519.99 at Target US: Console preorders begin soon at Best Buy UK: Ch
Apple and Google Miss Deadline to Block Child Nudity on Their Phones in the UK
Wired / 10h
Now the UK government plans to introduce new legislation that would see companies face fines and potential criminal liability, and signaled similar plans could extend to Snapchat and Instagram.
The first trailer for the Sam Altman biopic is damn creepy
Engadget / 10h
Sam Altman biopic Artificial will be in movie theaters on Christmas Day. Here's the first trailer.
How I use Savewise to stack shopping portals, credit card offers and cash back for bigger rewards
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
There's a fun new tool out there that can save you some money and help you stack offers across your various credit cards and shopping portals more effectively. It's called Savewise . Savewise shows you the best available cash back or points offer from almost any online shopping portal and credit card out there. The company will also allow you to see stackable offers. That's just scratching the su
Ink Business Unlimited vs. Spark Cash Select: Which simple business cash-back card wins?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
As a business owner myself, I've spent more brain power than I'd like to admit thinking about which credit cards can help me get more out of my business spending. Two cards that often come up when you're looking for a simple, no-annual-fee business card are the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees ) and Capital One Spark Cash Select — and it's easy to see why they're competitor
How to reboot your Samsung Galaxy tablet
Engadget / 10h
There are several methods for restarting your Samsung Galaxy tablet, and most of them keep your data and apps.
Microsoft snuck a flight simulator into Excel 29 years ago, and there's still a way to play it today
How-To Geek / 10h
I have a soft spot for old software Easter eggs, especially the ones that make you wonder what developers were doing when nobody was looking. Excel 97 has one of my favorites: a secret 3D flight simulator hidden inside a spreadsheet. And, yes, I went looking for a way to play it.
Even the NYPD Thinks Smart Glasses Are Sketchy
Gizmodo / 10h
Surveillance is all fun and games until you're the one being surveilled.
Who Can Access Delta Sky Clubs? A Complete Guide
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Want to learn more about accessing US airline lounges? See my series about how to access Alaska Lounges , American Admirals Clubs , Delta Sky Club® , and United Clubs . Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access th
YouTuber claims LG TVs spy on users even when turned off
Mashable / 10h
Is your LG TV eavesdropping on you? That's the bold claim made by the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus . A new video from Gamers Nexus details how LG televisions are constantly logging data from users and uploading it back to the company. And Gamers Nexus claims LG TVs are doing this even when they are in standby mode or completely disconnected from the internet. Gamers Nexus says it's able to do thi
Amazon Cargo Jet Crashes Just Feet From Parking Lot Full of Tesla Cybercabs, Killing Five
Futurism / 10h
An Amazon Prime Air cargo jet ripped right past the landing zone at the Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, struggling to stop itself in time before overrunning the runway and crashing into a cleaning crew and a nearby SUV. It was a tragic incident, killing five innocent people. The Boeing 767-300 also barreled right through a chain-link fence that was protecting a highly unusual lot
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Both Getting 70mm IMAX Releases
Gizmodo / 10h
Both the new film and 50th anniversary re-release are getting converted to the exclusive format.
GPU prices may be on the rise again, according to a Japanese retailer — but I wouldn't resort to panic buying
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Japanese retailer warns of further GPU price hikes The retailer doesn't specify which GPUs will see increases Consumers are urged to buy now, but GPUs are already overpriced and unaffordable in many cases The PC hardware market is still in disarray, with RAM shortages impacting almost every component, and unfortunately, matters could get even worse for GPU hunters. As reported by VideoCardz , Jap
How to watch Apple’s foldable iPhone announcement
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple's annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT, and we're expecting big news.
OpenAI fought dirty on career-making math problem, says NYU mathematician
TechCrunch / 10h
There is a $1 million bounty for the first person providing a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem.
Dbrand already has iPhone Ultra cases, spoiling Apple's surprise
Engadget / 10h
Dbrand is getting the jump on the worst-kept secret in the smartphone world.
Threads is overhauling its in-app analytics with more details, except for link clicks
Engadget / 10h
The insights section of the Threads app now surfaces AI summaries and contextual info about post performance.
Here's what actually happens when you put your phone in a Faraday pouch
How-To Geek / 10h
We live in a world where almost everything is connected. Your phone is constantly communicating with nearby networks and devices, while your car keys, bank cards, and even some access cards can transmit information wirelessly without you giving it much thought. That convenience is hard to beat, but it also means there are more wireless signals around us than ever before, and not all of them are n
What We’re Expecting at Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ iPhone Event
Gizmodo / 10h
We've collected all the rumors and leaks for the foldable iPhone, iPhone 18 Pros, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5, and more.
Home Depot's Labor Day sale has been extended — 45% off major appliances, Halloween decor, grills, and patio furniture
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
While Labor Day might be over, Home Depot has extended its popular Labor Day sale, but not for long. You can still save up to 45% on major appliances, Halloween decorations, patio furniture, grills, fall landscaping, and more. • Shop Home Depot's full Labor Day sale I've listed my favorite Home Depot Labor Day deals below, starting with its best offer: major appliances. You can save up to $1,000
Google complies with EU rules for travel searches, says the new results stink
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
As the world's largest search engine, Google is often a target of Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which seeks to rein in Big Tech. The European Commission hit Google with a hefty 460 million euro ($543 million) fine in July for preferring its own services in searches for travel and shopping. Google has now made changes in accordance with the European Union's wishes, but it claims the result i
The White House made a "Tetris" clone. The Tetris Company was not amused.
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An anti-immigration-themed adaptation of Tetris was removed from the White House website over the weekend. The move comes days after The Tetris Company disavowed any involvement with the game and said that it "take[s] copyright infringement very seriously." The White House's "Build the Wall" game asked players to stop a "Zombie Border siege" by stacking Tetris -styled bricks in an attempt to "hol
The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In 2007, a piece of space debris punched a bullet-like hole through the radiator panel of the US space shuttle Endeavor . The shuttle program ended in 2011, but the space debris problem has only intensified as we launch more and more satellite constellations, telescopes, and spacecraft into orbit. That's why Chinese scientists have devised a new aluminum material inspired by eggshells that they b
The combat demo for Free Stars: Children of Infinity is out, and it's free
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After five years in development, Free Stars: Children of Infinity —the official sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters by the old game's original creators—has released a free public demo. It's a "combat demo" in the style of UQM ’s melee mode, where players can assemble a fleet from the game's roster of nearly 40 ships, then match those ships up in head-to-head arcade SpaceWar -style action. The demo can
Serve up delicious meals for less with 40% off the Ninja Flip
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $100.05: As of Sep. 8, get the Ninja Flip for $149.94 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $249.99. That's a discount of 40%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Ninja Flip $149.94 at Amazon $249.99 Save $100.05 If making meals at home feels like a pain, you may want to invest in an appliance like an air fryer or multipurpose cooker. If space (and time) are both at a premium, consider a
Trump’s Ten-Hour AI Social Media Bender Sparks Fresh Fears of Cognitive Decline
Gizmodo / 11h
Wake up babe, new presidential slop just dropped.
Five Devices I Expect Apple to Announce on Wednesday
Lifehacker / 11h
Apple has a big event scheduled for tomorrow . On Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. ET, the company will take the virtual stage to announce a series of new products. Exactly what those products are, only Apple knows for sure. But thanks to leaks and rumors, we generally know what some of those updates are going to be. I'm confident we'll see these five devices announced tomorrow, though Apple may hav
Liquid Network halts new transactions after 'nice guy' hackers steal nearly all its Bitcoin — but then return most of it after a patch is issued
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Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Liquid Network hack exploited a bug in SideSwap, releasing 3,998 BTC (~$313M) to attackers Hackers claimed “white‑hat” intent, returning 3,400 BTC after fixes, leaving 598 BTC missing Network remains paused as Blockstream and Federation patch vulnerabilities and prepare safe restart The latest twist in the Liquid Network Bitcoin hack is worthy of a short movie, if not a full-length feature film.
Creative Assembly says Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is designed for both newcomers and hardcore fans and teaches mechanics on a 'step-by-step basis' — 'I view the tutorial for an experienced player as kind of like an appetizer'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 will be accessible to hardcore fans and new players Lead designer Joy Dey says the tutorial will cover everything from story and lore to gameplay mechanics Battle product owner Dave Petry adds that the game is "a good entry point" for new players, and Creative Assembly wants to reach as many people as possible Creative Assembly has confirmed that its upcoming strategy
The First Teaser for M. Night Shyamalan’s Nicholas Sparks Movie Is Predictably Heavy-Handed
Gizmodo / 11h
'Remain' stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor as a couple who can't be together for reasons you will NEVER guess.
It looks like Apple will finally support four HomePods in Dolby Atmos surround sound with Apple TV 4K — and it'd be a pretty good price compared to Sony's equivalent system
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Apple code reveals four-speaker home theater setup using HomePod 2 Could be a serious rival to Sony's Bravia Theater Quad or similar rival setups Perhaps we'll hear more at the September Apple Event If you've gone all-in on Apple for your home theater setup you'll know the joys of using HomePods as speakers — and the frustration that you can't add a second pair into the mix to add rear surround c
5 popular Arch distros ranked by how much babysitting they need
How-To Geek / 11h
Arch Linux has a reputation for being an operating system you build for yourself rather than one that comes built for you. That’s genuinely its biggest strength, since you get to build a hyper-personalized system where every component is there because you chose it. At the same time, it’s also its biggest weakness, because you need to know how to build and manage the thing. That said, not all Arch
Dolly Parton’s Sister Begs Public to Stop Posting “Fake AI Garbage” in the Wake of the Beloved Singer’s Death
Futurism / 11h
There are many ways to honor someone who’s recently passed. Flowers. Murals. Candlelight vigils. And in today’s age, unfortunately: AI slop. Weeks after Dolly Parton died , the legendary country singer’s sister, Stella Parton, has begged fans to stop posting “fake AI garbage” as supposed tribute, saying it’s making it hard to move on. “Sadly, because of the way our lives have been lived in front
iOS 27 code reveals 5 new potential camera features
Mashable / 11h
Apple's public iOS 27 betas may not tell the whole story of what's coming to the iPhone's Camera app. According to developer pdfu, who goes by @itspdfu on X , the current software contains a broader set of camera-related code than what Apple has shown off publicly or made accessible to beta testers so far. Posting ahead of Apple's iPhone event, pdfu detailed five Camera app features found buried
Just announced: The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a Legend of Zelda makeover
Mashable / 11h
Zelda is turning 40 this year, and Nintendo is showing up for the celebration. In a video presentation, Nintendo just announced a handful of special edition hardware options to go alongside the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . While the game launches on Nov. 5, fans can snag the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition system on Oct. 29. The Zelda makeover of the Ninte
Back to School: All the Accessories You Need to Replace Your Laptop With a Foldable Phone
Gizmodo / 11h
Ditch your laptop and go with something more compact for your computing needs.
Google Mapped a Fruit Fly’s Brain. Now It’s Playing Doom and Super Mario 64
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers published a complete map of a male fruit fly’s nervous system, and programmers are already making it play video games.
New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images
BBC News / 11h
The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
OpenAI Just Claimed a Huge Math Discovery. Some Academics Are Crying Foul
Wired / 11h
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
10 Shows Like 'The Paper' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. After a handful of false starts involving planned spin-offs and/or reboots, The Office universe continues in The Paper , returning for its second season on Peacock. The show follows the same documentary crew that followed the staff of Dunder Mifflin for nearly a decade heading to Toledo in order to keep tabs on the staff of the Toledo Truth Teller
Sick of Sony killing physical games? Relive the glory days with a PlayStation 3 emulator that can play discs through your PC
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
RPCS3 has been updated to play PS3 discs on almost any PC Windows was supported previously, but macOS, Linux and FreeBSD are now too You'll just need a compatible disc drive and some confidence Just as Sony begins the somber funeral procession for physical games media, some modders aren’t taking it lying down. This includes the team behind the RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator, who just made it possib
What is the purpose of LiDAR on your iPhone and how do you use it?
Engadget / 11h
Some iPhone models are equipped with a LiDAR sensor, which helps the camera better interpret information about what's around you.
There's never been a better time to build your own Fire TV Stick or Roku replacement
How-To Geek / 12h
Streaming sticks used to be a really good purchase that was pretty straightforward. You paid the cost, which changed over time, plugged it in, and watched your shows. The same devices now boot into ad-heavy home screens, autoplay sponsored trailers before you've touched a button, and push updates that make the interface worse on purpose. You technically own the hardware, but the experience is des
scavengedluxury: Birmingham City Library. September 2015.
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
scavengedluxury : Birmingham City Library. September 2015.
How to watch this week's second Nintendo Direct
Engadget / 12h
After shining the spotlight on The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo will focus on other games in its second Direct for around 45 minutes.
Le Creuset just launched a Star Trek collection to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the franchise
Mashable / 12h
There's no reason why kitchen gear should be drab. Case in point: we now have an entire Le Creuset Star Trek collection that will jazz up any kitchen. In celebration of the franchises' 60th anniversary, Le Creuset is giving fans premium stoneware options that are a delight. In total, the collection has 12 items that range in price from $40 up to $500. That might seem steep, but they're fairly on
Practical Magic 2 review: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman conjure a sequel superior to the original
Mashable / 12h
Cheers to the cult following of Practical Magic. The 1998 adaptation of Alice Hoffman's novel was no hit at the box office. Yet 28 years later, a sequel has manifested, thanks to all those who kept the fantasy of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's sister witches alive via fan art and social media posts, and by rewatching on streaming. The sequel brings its leading ladies back, along with storied
The Boox Picco debuted at IFA 2026 and is reportedly coming out in November
Mashable / 12h
The tech and e-reader space was abuzz when Boox first announced its tiny e-reader was coming soon. The Boox Picco , which would be the smallest e-reader from Boox with a 3.97-inch screen, was first teased in July. We knew very few details on the pocket-sized e-reader beyond its size and the company's promise it was coming at an "accessible price point." But at IFA 2026 in Berlin, the device final
Guess What the Tech Industry’s Solution to Construction Labor Shortages Delaying AI Data Centers Is
Gizmodo / 12h
Did you say "AI"? GO TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS.
Second-Hand Smoke Is Still Killing 1.7 Million People Every Year
Gizmodo / 12h
Nearly 3 billion people worldwide are still regularly exposed to second-hand smoke, a new study of 204 countries shows.
The physical edition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo Switch 2 is getting limited-time 'textured foil packaging' — here's where to preorder now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches for Switch 2 on November 5 The first print run is getting 'special textured foil packaging' Preorders have opened at the official Nintendo Store now Nintendo just gave us a closer look at the upcoming Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in a special presentation to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the series, and at the same time,
Google Cloud races to catch up in the AI deployment wars with Accenture deal
TechCrunch / 12h
Google Cloud expands its enterprise AI push with Accenture, betting on forward-deployed engineers to drive adoption and overcome deployment bottlenecks.
‘Black Zombie’ Takes a Thoughtful Look at the Troubled History of a Horror Monster
Gizmodo / 12h
The essential new documentary from Maya Annik Bedward opens September 11.
How to watch Porto vs Man City: Live Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Porto vs Man City: Tuesday, September 8 at 8pm BST / 3pm ET Streams: Paramount+ (US) / Prime Video (UK) Away from home? Use NordVPN to unblock your live stream Watch Porto vs Man City live streams as one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the Champions League 2026/27 begin their quest for European glory with a visit to the Estadio do Dragao, and another team with a 100 per cent domestic recor
How to watch Real Madrid vs Inter: Free Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Watch Real Madrid vs Inter FREE on Virgin Media Play (Ireland) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Real Madrid vs Inter kick-off: Tuesday, September 8 at 3pm ET / 8pm BST Watch Real Madrid vs Inter live in the Champions League 2026/27 as matchday 1 gets underway. Inter last got the better of Real Madrid in 1998, losing four games since – the past three of those without scoring – but
Practical Magic 2 is truly the Hollywood sequel that shouldn't exist — there aren't enough midnight margaritas in the world to make me forget it immediately
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Minor spoilers for Practical Magic 2 ahead. "I like this... your molecules next to my molecules. It's chemistry," is a verbatim line from Practical Magic 2 that sent a wave of groans around my screening room in a way that I've never experienced collective groaning before. This, in a nutshell, sums up the experience of watching a legacy sequel that hasn't delivered. Of course, we're living through
What are the actual differences between cheap and expensive smart TVs?
Engadget / 12h
Nearly any TV is suitable for 4K content, but spending more gets you a better viewing experience and several other advantages.
Chrome will now release updates every two weeks to better tackle security threats
Engadget / 12h
Chrome will start releasing new versions of its stable browser more frequently.
American Airlines Poured Me Dom Pérignon And Drove Me To My Plane—Then Left Me Stranded Overnight
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines poured me Dom Pérignon and Cristal in its Chelsea Lounge, then drove me across the tarmac to my plane. The VIP treatment ended with a maintenance problem and an overnight delay—followed by a $400-plus hotel decision, a frustrating Hyatt points mix-up and a better flight home.
Here’s Samsung’s Advice for Apple and Its Upcoming Folding iPhone
Wired / 12h
The competition is “absolutely welcome” by the pioneering Korean giant, but Samsung warns that the device’s “weight” is crucial.
These 10 Linux commands showed me how much better life is off Windows
How-To Geek / 12h
When I first switched to Linux from Windows, I was intimidated by the terminal. The black screen with its blinking cursor seemed archaic compared to Windows' polished GUI. Why would anyone choose to type commands when you could just click buttons? Oh, how wrong I was.
Someone AI-Generated a Completely Fake Eminem Song and It’s Going Viral on YouTube
Futurism / 12h
This is not the real Slim Shady. In a world dominated by cheaply-produced AI content, it’s never been easier to imitate your favorite artist. YouTube, for instance, has succumbed to a tidal wave of AI-generated music released under the names of real artists without their permission — and a baffling number of its unknowing users are blissfully unaware they’re being served a microwaved counterfeit.
'Why does this look like it was run through DLSS 5?' — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake's new graphics and modernized controls are dividing fans
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time trailer and gameplay demo have been shown Many fans are praising the presentation and love the remake's new look, which Nintendo calls a "faithful interpretation using modern technologies" Others suggest the style is too "realistic" and have compared it to DLSS 5 The first look at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has been released, showcasing all-
Buy a cheap TV before prices rise — 9 outstanding-value 4K, Mini-LED and OLED TVs worth buying now
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We've recently seen prices for tech products like Apple devices, laptops, and smart home gadgets soar because of the global RAM and component crisis. While it hasn't impacted TVs yet, manufacturers like Samsung have warned that price hikes can't be ruled out because of the ongoing memory chip shortage. • Shop more TV deals at Best Buy All of this is to say, if you're in the market for a new TV, n
The Atlas 1.0 Pioneer Edition is a $499 brain scanner that sits behind your ear to measure your stress, attention span and energy —and the first batch has just sold out
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Atlas 1.0 promises high-performance brain pattern monitoring It enables you to track stress, energy, and focus The first batch of $499 pre-order devices has already sold out Promising "a new generation of brain wearable", neuroscience company Atlas has launched its first wearable: a brain pattern monitor that sits behind your ear, and feeds back data on your attention span, levels of stress, and
Best of Gamescom 2026 — The 15 top devices and games we saw at this year’s show
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Gamescom 2026 was chock-full of the latest and greatest in video games and gaming hardware, and we saw an awful lot of it while on the ground in Cologne, Germany. We went hands-on with games, played with some yet-to-be-released gaming devices, and carried out a boatload of interviews. We’ll be publishing a host of content based on all of that in due course, but we also saw lots that we want to sh
Want a Chinese IP address? Proton VPN now offers one, unlike most rivals
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Proton VPN has added a China Smart Routing server Main use case is connecting to Chinese content and services from abroad Proton joins a short list of VPNs offering a (virtual) Chinese IP Proton VPN has just added one of the hardest server locations in the industry to offer: China. As of September 3, 2026, Proton VPN offers Smart Routing servers in China, adding a Chinese IP address to a network
iRobot unveils its most powerful vacuums yet — everything to know about the Roomba Max 875 and Plus 678
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Unveiled at IFA 2026 , iRobot introduced its most powerful vacuum-mop combos to date: the Roomba Max 875 Combo ($1,199) and the Roomba Plus 678 Combo ($899). Both feature iRobot's new "SealForce" technology — a mechanical chassis skirt that seals against carpet fibers to stop airflow leakage — paired with heated mopping and AI obstacle avoidance. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot Roomba
Artificial teaser: Andrew Garfields Sam Altman movie gets unsettling first look
Mashable / 12h
Andrew Garfield steps into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's shoes in the first teaser for Luca Guadagnino's Artificial , and the result is foreboding. The biopic centers on Altman's firing and rehiring from OpenAI in 2023. Based on the teaser, it will also include the creation of the artificial intelligence company and the launch of ChatGPT , with Anora 's Yura Borisov playing OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutsk
Today only: Earn double Kindle Points when you stock up on digital books
Mashable / 12h
GET DOUBLE KINDLE POINTS: As of Sep. 8, get double Kindle Points when you buy Kindle books at Amazon, today only. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Double Kindle Points Do you love to read? If so, you're likely already a proud Kindle owner. If not, now's a good time to go ahead and pick one up, especially if you also want to grab a few great books on the platform. Amazon is sweetening the deal
4 things we learned from the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Direct
Mashable / 12h
Nintendo just showed off a bunch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2. Let's talk about it. In a special Nintendo Direct on Tuesday morning , the company took about half an hour to discuss the 40th anniversary of the venerable Legend of Zelda series. There was a little bit of info about the upcoming live-action movie, but most of it was dedicated to the new Ocarina of Tim
'Great for homes and small businesses': We awarded Ugreen's elegant four-bay DH4300 Plus NAS a 4-star review, and now it's been reduced to just $374 at Amazon
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Ugreen's four-bay DH4300 Plus NAS device impressed us during our tests, from its elegant design to the beginner-friendly setup, ideal for creating your own private cloud in the home and small business. And right now, the Ugreen NAS DH4300 Plus has dropped to $374 (was $440) at Amazon . It is aimed at home users, remote workers and NAS beginners, with four drive bays, 8GB of LPDDR4X memory, 2.5GbE
Microsoft 365 users hit by two major threat campaigns - fake IT calls and phishing emails target users across the world
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Microsoft 365 users targeted by phishing campaigns using BigBear 2.0 and AiTM proxies Attackers impersonate IT staff via calls, Teams, and email to steal credentials and bypass MFA CloudSEK tracked 5,000+ stolen records; Arctic Wolf urges phishing‑resistant MFA and conditional access Microsoft 365 users are facing a barrage of cyberattacks all aimed at a single goal - to try and expose credential
Archaeologists Say 3,200-Year-Old Inscription May Point to ‘Lost’ Ancient Egyptian City
Gizmodo / 12h
The city of Mesen lay in a key strategic location for ancient Egypt's military campaigns at the time.
Who Can Access Delta Sky Clubs? A Complete Guide
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Want to learn more about accessing US airline lounges? See my series about how to access Alaska Lounges , American Admirals Clubs , Delta Sky Clubs , and United Clubs . Every airline has a different approach when it comes to offering lounge access, though Delta is in a whole different league when it comes to discouraging memberships and day passes, and rather focusing on offering lounge access th
Apple Watch GPS vs GPS + Cellular: What's the difference?
Engadget / 12h
Some Apple Watch models give you the ability to stay connected even when you're away from your phone. But is it worth the cost?
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