Amazon and Google finally have real competition in the smart home
How-To Geek / 9h
Amazon and Google have largely had the smart home world to themselves, at least for those who aren't interested in a solution like Home Assistant. They've not only built a load of hardware, but they also created whole ecosystems with tens of thousands of supported devices between them. They're not without their flaws, but they generally offer a turnkey smart home experience.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 14, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for those who watch basketball. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each n
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 14, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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
Samsung quietly increased Australian prices on Galaxy S26 handsets — but you can grab the base flagship for 32% off at Amazon for a limited time
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Phone manufacturers are certainly feeling the pinch of the RAM and storage shortages. Apple recently increased prices across most of its products , the new Google Pixels received their own price hikes and now Samsung has joined in with price bumps across its Galaxy S26 lineup that launched earlier this year. Thankfully, most Australian retailers have so far held off introducing most of the latter
OpenAI finds a secret recording device in its office, uses its AI to figure out what it is
Mashable / 1h
If you need more proof that our lives are quickly turning into a 'Mission Impossible' movie, we present to you the latest news coming from OpenAI . In a post on Tuesday, OpenAI said that it had discovered a "sophisticated recording device" hidden inside one of the company's offices. Turns out, an employee planted the device to an unknown end, and he was, in OpenAI's wording, "terminated," prompti
HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701 laser printer review
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The HP Color LaserJet Enterprise 4701 is a powerful and expandable A4 office printer able to serve teams of up to ten coworkers. It ships with a reasonable amount of TerraJet toner and HP’s strongest ever security. The specification sheet is strong too, with more memory and processor speed than your average print-only device and a top speed of 35ppm (pages per minute). It printed well, even on pr
Home network not keeping up with your NBN speeds? Upgrade to a Wi-Fi 7 mesh network for less with this 31% discount on our favourite system
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
If you’ve either recently upgraded, or are considering upgrading to, one of the fastest NBN plans , then you’ll understandably want to make the most of the improved speeds. That’s where the best mesh Wi-Fi systems come in, as they’re designed to deal with dead zones and slow internet, to ensure you get top performance throughout your home. If this sounds like you, then I should also point out tha
Walgreens Photo Coupons: Up to 70% Off This October
Wired / 3h
Preserving your memories doesn't have to be expensive. Use a verified Walgreens coupon code for discounts of up to 70% off premium wall decor, stationery, and personalized gifts, as well as beauty, lenses, and health products this fall.
How to watch Roma vs. Real Madrid online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Roma vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of interesting Champions League fixtures taking place this week, including Roma vs. Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico. Real Madrid won their opening game in this competition, whereas Roma had to settl
How to watch Man City vs. PSG online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Man City vs. PSG in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is back this week, and all eyes are on the huge Man City vs. PSG matchup. Man City have been in the news a lot lately, but not for footballing reasons. Despite all the controversy around Man City right now, they
How to watch LASK vs. Liverpool online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream LASK vs. Liverpool in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is back this week with a number of fascinating matchups . LASK vs. Liverpool is probably not the biggest game on the schedule, but we're expecting an exciting matchup between two sides that need a win.
Apple will give your older Apple TV a new lease on life with Siri AI
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Siri AI is coming to Apple TV 4K 2nd and 3rd Gen Free software update arriving later this year Update will be available in select countries and territories While much of the attention on the new Apple TV 4K — now in its fourth generation — may focus on the sticker shock of the $299 / £299 / AU$449 price, it also brings some notable features. Siri AI offers a more robust personal assistant experie
How to watch UCI Track Cycling World Championships 2026: live stream for *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships: Wednesday October 14th to Sunday October 18th FREE streams: BBC iPlayer (UK) / YouTube (geo-restricted) Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere – over 70% off today This year the UCI Track Cycling World Championships 2026 come from the Shanghai Velodrome in China where the rainbow bands will be handed out across multiple disciplines from the team pursuit
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 14, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you like comic books. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and t
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 14, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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 Strands hints, answers for October 14, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you've read a few fairy tales. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 14, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you aren't serious. 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 h
'I’d love to do a proper sci-fi score one day' — Control Resonant composer shares what kind of game he'd like to work on next, says 'one thing is sure: I’m not much good for a My Little Pony game'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko shares what game he would like to work on next He says he would "love to do a proper sci-fi score one day" and enjoys "emotional psycho-thrillers a lot" Alanko says he would pass on any "cute cartoon-like games" like My Little Pony Petri Alanko, the composer for Remedy Entertainment's Control , Control Resonant , and Alan Wake 2 , has revealed which genre of
The ‘Sophisticated’ Bug OpenAI Found in Its Conference Room Can Be Yours for $13.99
Gizmodo / 6h
The Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense is for tinkerers, not super-spies.
Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies
TechCrunch / 6h
U.S. authorities warn that sanctioned hackers are increasingly targeting Americans to act as facilitators between breached U.S. companies and Pyongyang.
3D-printed airless wheels could be a game changer for Ukraine's ground robotic vehicles — ultralight no-deflation tyres improve resistance to punctures and explosions
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Ukrainian developers complete combat trials of airless wheels for ground robots New 3D-printed wheels eliminate inflation requirements for battlefield robotic vehicles Ukrainian wheel sets weigh between 32 and 56 kg Ukrainian engineers have developed inflation-free wheels for unmanned ground vehicles, aiming to keep robotic platforms moving despite damage encountered during frontline operations.
The hidden risks of AI's increasingly helpful agents
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
ChatGPT has become remarkably good at making itself useful as a researcher, organizer, and assistant for many a tedious digital task. OpenAI has begun pushing ChatGPT further recently with its agents, which are able to navigate websites and apps on our behalf. You can delegate ChatGPT agents for everything from comparison shopping to filling out forms and lining up travel itineraries. What's chan
VisionQuest: Your guide to every AI character in the MCUs newest show
Mashable / 7h
VisionQuest reunites viewers with Vision (Paul Bettany), the synthezoid first introduced in Avengers: Age of Ultron . However, he's not the only AI from the MCU to reappear in Marvel's latest television outing. SEE ALSO: We watched 'VisionQuest's first episode at New York Comic Con. It's a trip. That's because VisionQuest boasts a supporting troupe of Stark Industries AI who have popped up throug
Meta Building AI Data Centers in Tents and Amazon Building Gigawatts of Power for AI
Next Big Future / 7h
In Cleanview’s report, there was 2 GW of BTM capacity online by mid-2026 and there will likely be 3 GW—equivalent by end of 2026. By the end of 2027, it could be as high as 13 GW—more than the power demand of NYC. Meta’s Prometheus data center in New Albany, Ohio. Meta brought five data ... Read more
16 cores, 5.2 GHz, and 55 TOPS: Minisforum's newest AI workstation is mostly a massive upgrade to 192GB of memory - and that is not necessarily a bad thing
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Minisforum's MS-S1 MAX-P495 is on pre-order at $7,399 with 192GB of unified memory and a 2TB SSD CPU and NPU specs are similar to previous iterations: 16 cores, 32 threads with a boost in clock speeds of 100 MHz, in addition to increased NPU performance by 10% to 55 TOPS The real upgrade is memory: 192GB total, 160GB for the GPU, and about 7% more bandwidth, enough to fit a 284B-parameter MoE mod
Which smart TV brands offer the longest software support?
Engadget / 8h
When you spend a lot on on a TV, you expect it to last a while. But that support period varies wildly by manufacturer.
Global smartphone shipments just hit a 14-year low — here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Counterpoint Research reports a 20% decline in smartphone shipments compared to this time last year That puts this period at the lowest level in 14 years The RAM crisis is largely to blame, but consumers may also be holding on to their phones for other reasons This year seemingly hasn’t been a vintage one for phone companies. According to Counterpoint Research , global shipments are 20% lower thi
The USB flash drive feels like the most obvious invention in computing. Its messy origin story says otherwise
How-To Geek / 8h
It is easy to look at a small plastic drive on a desk and assume someone sat down, drew a blueprint, and built it out of thin air. Plenty of devices were genius inventions that one person could lay claim to, sometimes building off the foundation of others. However, hardware history rarely works like that, and combining parts from separate inventions usually turns into a brawl over who crossed the
Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban, FTC says
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Martin Shkreli—the ex-pharmaceutical executive infamous for illegally hiking the price of a lifesaving anti-parasitic drug by more than 4,000 percent and getting a seven-year prison sentence for the fraudulent scheme he used to do it— has been under a lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry since 2022. However, according to the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of seven sta
Shifting AI Doomsday Predictions Reportedly Worry Banking Regulators
Gizmodo / 8h
European regulators are expecting AI-driven financial chaos sooner than later.
Is Mini DisplayPort becoming obsolete?
Engadget / 8h
Mini DisplayPort was on lots of computers for a time, but it's not nearly as common now thanks to more modern standards.
Russia resorts to desperate World War One defence technique to protect its oil refineries — floating barrage balloons failed to curtail V1s and are unlikely to succeed against UAVs
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Russia has updated the concept of barrage balloons to defend oil refineries Barrage balloons were first deployed over 100 years ago to defend against air raids It is not clear what the measures are defending against, as they only appear suitable for disabling smaller drones Russia has deployed barrage balloons around its oil refineries to defend against Ukraine drone attacks – but the demonstrati
An OpenAI Employee Allegedly Used a Chatbot to Help Plant a Recording Device at the Office
Wired / 8h
Chatbot prompts reveal the engineer’s alleged efforts to set up a covert listening device days before one was found in a meeting room used by high-level executives.
Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient
TechCrunch / 8h
Max Hodak, the former president and co-founder of Neuralink, detailed on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt how his company's work with PRIMA is part of its path toward a novel brain-computer interface (BCI).
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #1724)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 13 (game #1723) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still go
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #1221)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 13 (game #1220) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #955)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 13 (game #954) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wor
Cerebras CEO says we’re nearing a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant at home
TechCrunch / 9h
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman predicts a future where personal AI assistants become as commonplace as household appliances, running partly on local devices and partly in the cloud.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
BBC News / 9h
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
'Spray and pray': How AI job applications can backfire
BBC News / 9h
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
Two teens allegedly used a humanoid robot to sexually harass a 16-year-old girl
Mashable / 9h
Generative AI is enabling a tidal wave of nonconsensual intimate imagery and child sexual abuse material . Social media algorithms are exacerbating online harassment and the doxxing of rape survivors . Now, humanoid robots are making the offline world more unsafe for girls and women. Two teen boys are under investigation by German authorities after allegations that they used a walking bot to grop
How to improve your online privacy and security in Google Chrome
Engadget / 9h
Google has much to gain by collecting data from you through your activity on Chrome, but you can make it harder.
Apple TV 4K 2022 vs. 2026: What's new and is it worth the $100 jump?
Engadget / 9h
The 2026 model is faster and can hear you from afar, but the 2022 box gets Siri AI as well.
Industrial Next wants factory robots to switch tasks in minutes, not weeks
TechCrunch / 9h
Industrial Next helps manufacturers automate complex, delicate tasks that have traditionally required human labor.
Federal Reserve Says AI Data Center Buildout Is Making Everything More Expensive
Futurism / 9h
It’s not just your electricity bill that could be going up — it sounds like the massive boom in AI data centers is making practically everything more expensive. As the Washington Post reports , officials at the Federal Reserve are starting to sing a different tune after blaming president Donald Trump’s tariff war on rising prices, admitting that the explosion in “AI-related investments” is contri
Bilt Palladium Now Gets Most Of My Spending—3 Points Per Dollar Plus Nearly $2,000 In Real Benefits
View from the Wing / 9h
I’ve redeemed $600 toward hotels, $700 in helicopter credits, and discounts on rides, food and pharmacy purchases. Bilt Cash accelerators boosted my earning to 3 points per dollar, while a $95 authorized user card lets my wife unlock more rewards through her own account.
Your SSD has a tiny computer inside, and it’s doing more than just saving files
How-To Geek / 9h
SSDs are more than just flash memory chips soldered to a PCB. They’re still relatively simple designs, but they can’t function without a small chip next to the flash that manages how and where data is written, moved, and erased, along with a plethora of other responsibilities.
Fastest AI laptop ever built keeps its crown for now as Nvidia unleashes RTX mobile workstations — $18,600 Dell Pro Max 18 Plus laptop doubled in price in 14 months, and it could be unseated within days
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus leads current local AI rankings, yet Nvidia's launch could unsettle results RTX Spark offers 128 GB shared memory for larger locally run models Spark's 300 GB/s bandwidth trails Dell's graphics memory at 896 GB/s The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus still holds the title of fastest AI laptop, topping local AI rankings ahead of every other machine tested. Its RTX PRO 5000 chip reached 185
Cerebras CEO pushes back on AI doomsday warnings
TechCrunch / 9h
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman has a message for AI leaders spreading doomsday warnings: Maybe stop talking? At TechCrunch Disrupt, he argued that the industry's focus on AI's risks is drowning out its potential benefits.
Are Chromebooks still worth buying after the Googlebooks release?
Engadget / 9h
Googlebooks represent a huge upgrade over Chromebooks, but the older devices still have their place.
See the ‘heartbreakingly poignant’ Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 winning photo
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 winners announced Federico Veronesi takes top prize with elephant carrying a dead calf photo Winning photographs showcased at the Natural History Museum, London, from 16 October 2026 The winners of the 62nd Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been announced, and once again the selection gives us a fascinating insight into our planet's animal behaviour and
This ESP32 project gave my office a "mood ring" that reacts to calendar events, the weather, and more
How-To Geek / 9h
My kids bought mood rings in the summer that change color, supposedly to reflect your current mood. This gave me an idea for building a mood ring of my own for my office that would give me useful information at a glance.
Everyone Hates ‘Digger.’ It’s the Perfect Climate Movie
Wired / 9h
The deeply uncomfortable film forces audiences to confront what types of stories we tell ourselves about who has economic and political power.
ESA targets Anbernic emulation handhelds as "superfake" piracy enablers
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
For years, Chinese hardware manufacturers have carved out a market niche with an array of handheld Android gaming devices focused on retro emulation and/or more modern game-streaming capabilities. Now, though, a major game industry trade group is targeting one of those manufacturers, Anbernic, asking the US Trade Representative (USTR) to add the company to its list of "Notorious Markets" that "en
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Topgolf’s VMware costs were going to increase by 400 percent under Broadcom. To avoid that cost, the sports entertainment company moved 12,000 virtual machines (VMs) to VergeIO’s VergeOS and has saved over $11 million so far. Before migrating, Topgolf’s VMware connection “ran very deep,” Scott Forehand, Topgolf’s global infrastructure manager, told Ars Technica. Topgolf has over 100 locations wor
Trump commercial railing against his enemies kept airing after court blocked it
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Trump commercials paid for by the US government continued airing on TV the day after a judge blocked the ads because they likely violate a US law against government-funded publicity or propaganda. In the most widely aired commercial, Trump railed against his perceived enemies and said he would "liberate America from these villains once and for all.” The campaign also included a commercial praisin
Disney offers $20M for Character.AI’s scandal-plagued chatbot tech
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
In a bankruptcy proceeding that kicked off yesterday, Disney has offered to buy some of the technology that powers the controversy-plagued chatbot Character.AI. Disney is willing to pay $20 million for “a non-exclusive perpetual license” of certain Character Technologies intellectual property, the chatbot maker said in a press release that did not go into much further detail on which assets Disne
Skydance’s Discovery+ prices increase by up to 20 percent
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Discovery+ subscription prices went up today. Ad-free plans for new subscribers went from $10 per month to $12/month. Ad-based plans went from $6 to $7. The new prices take effect for new subscribers immediately. Current subscribers to the streaming service, which primarily features unscripted content, like reality shows and documentaries, will receive 30 days’ notice before the new prices take e
How Much Has the Iran War Cost the Average Family So Far?
Gizmodo / 10h
About $2,000 per household, according to Moody's.
Our pick for the "best QLED TV for most people" is over $1,300 off at Amazon
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $1,302: As of Oct. 13, the 65-inch TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED 4K TV is down to $1,197.99 at Amazon. That’s a 52% discount off the $2,499.99 list price on Mashable’s "best QLED TV for most people." Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 85-inch Class QM8L Series TV $1,197.99 at Amazon $2,499.99 Save $1,302.00 Shopping for a new TV often feels like a dizzying exercise in decoding endless display acr
An AI image of Mia Goth sparks Instagram fan account controversy
Mashable / 10h
AI-generated images can now give celebrities entire social media moments they never took part in. For Mia Goth, that meant a supposed response to her divorce — right down to a T-shirt and breakup soundtrack. After news of the Pearl and MaXXXine actress's divorce filing from Shia LaBeouf a few weeks ago, an Instagram post appeared to show Goth wearing a shirt that read "MY EX IS MY BIGGEST FAN." P
5 clever ways Gemini can automate everyday tasks
Engadget / 10h
If you're not using some of these skills, you're missing out on a chance to streamline your days, keep up to date and more.
VisionQuest creator reveals why his Tony Stark cameo dream fell at the first hurdle
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
VisionQuest 's creator briefly floated the idea of a Tony Stark cameo in the Marvel TV show The series has numerous ties to Robert Downey Jr's iconic MCU character Terry Matalas knew it was a non-starter, so it never moved forward VisionQuest 's showrunner has admitted he'd have liked to have included a Tony Stark cameo — but was well aware that he was "not going to get" Robert Downey Jr to appea
I stopped scrolling endlessly and started watching better movies with these 5 streaming challenges
How-To Geek / 10h
Everyone has found themselves scrolling through all their streaming services for ages, struggling to find something interesting to watch. Sometimes, though, it isn't the streaming service that is the problem. Sometimes we avoid watching good content simply because we aren't willing to take a chance on something new. There are tons to watch if you're willing to stick your toe outside your comfort
Why ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Is So Colorful Despite Its Dark Story
Gizmodo / 10h
The brightness of the film is meant to contrast just how deadly the arena is this time around.
Ledger Confirms How ‘Spy Implants’ Steal Crypto From Its Devices as Cases Spread
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Gizmodo / 10h
The attackers also apparently don’t know how to properly hide their tracks with Tornado Cash and Zcash.
Four Ways the Fitbit Edge Is Better Than the Charge 6, and Two Ways It Isn’t
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Fitbit brand has long been defined by fitness trackers with tiny screens, yet it's been three years since it released a new one. Now that the Fitbit Edge has been announced (and pre-orders have opened ), longtime Fitbit users are probably wondering how it compares to the last Fitbit release with a screen, the Charge 6 . The design is the first
Lawsuit Alleges Expedia Is to Blame for Rising Hotel Prices
Gizmodo / 10h
Book a court date.
OpenAI says it found a 'sophisticated recording device' hidden in its offices
Engadget / 10h
The company asked its AI models to figure out what the device was.
F.B.I. Arrests OpenAI Employee Accused of Planting Bug in Office
NYT > Technology / 10h
OpenAI said that the employee had placed a device built to evade detection and that he had planned to secretly record meetings in other sensitive spaces.
Stop blaming your mesh: Why your devices refuse to connect to the closest node
How-To Geek / 10h
Back when I had a cheap Wi-Fi router, I bought a Wi-Fi extender to compensate for the router's short range. But there was a problem. Its SSID and password were different from my normal router, so I had to connect manually each time I used the extender. The better solution for this was a mesh Wi-Fi system at a higher cost. At that time, I didn't even know that a mesh network was different from Wi-
Here’s How OpenAI Says It Used AI to Find a Spy Inside Its Company
Gizmodo / 10h
When your company makes the world's most famous hammer, a corporate spy is a problem that looks like a nail.
Feds Eye Probe Into Reports of Tesla Robotaxis Zooming Through School Zones
Gizmodo / 10h
Federal regulators are reviewing a petition calling for an investigation into alleged speeding violations by Tesla's driverless vehicles.
This Ultra-Slim Robot Vacuum and Mop Is $700 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to outsource as much of your floor cleaning as possible, a combination robot vacuum and mop is your best bet short of hiring regular house cleaners. The Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum and Mop is a great option, with powerful suction, a slim silhouette tha
Helix Carbon says it can make iron cheaper by recycling blast furnace pollution
TechCrunch / 10h
The steel industry is a big polluter, but Helix Carbon can upcycle pollution from blast furnaces to drive down emissions and improve margins.
Southwest’s 33,000-Square-Foot BWI Lounge Appears To Be Replacing The Airport’s Public Observation Gallery
View from the Wing / 10h
Southwest's nearly 33,000 square foot Baltimore lounge appears to be taking over the airport's former public observation gallery. That would turn a space where anyone could watch airplanes into a club tied to the airline's new premium Chase credit card.
Asus ProArt GR1X joins a crowded RTX Spark field sans a price tag, while AMD's Gorgon Halo boxes already offer 192GB
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Asus confirms the ProArt GR1X will use the 20-core RTX Spark N1X, mainly in 64GB and 128GB configurations, shipping before year-end via premium retailers The GR1X matches Asus's Ascent GX10 on size, weight, fans, and power brick, and joins RTX Spark boxes from Microsoft, Dell, Acer, Honor, amongst others The GR1X still has no price, while Microsoft's Dev Box lists at $5,999, DGX Spark at $6,950,
I love my Apple TV 4K, but there's nothing compelling about the more-expensive new model
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I love my Apple TV 4K, which I think is the best streaming device you can buy if, like me, you're already all-in on Apple. But while my Apple TV 4K (2022) is great, it's also four years old. That's an eternity in TV tech, so I was excited to see what new features and capabilities the new Apple TV 4K announced today would bring. Unfortunately, there are hardly any new features or capabilities. But
Unitree CEO says GPT-7 might ‘directly crack’ the problems of robotic AI
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Unitree’s CEO says robotic AI could soon see a huge breakthrough Such a change could happen ‘next year,’ the CEO believes That could happen thanks to OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-7 model AI is revolutionizing the world of software on a daily basis — you only need to look at how far vibe coding has come to see proof of that. But big changes could also be coming to robotics, with one company leader predic
Math Fields Medal Winner from 2022 Describes the Shock of AI Solving Math
Next Big Future / 11h
Top mathematician says the shock is immense. I am paralyzed. Not a single one of the major open problems of my career was left untouched by the announcement. On October 6 OpenAI released hundreds of papers addressing at least 372 other long-standing open problems across mathematics. The scale and nonchalance of the drop produced the ... Read more
SpaceX Files for Approval for Hundreds of Launches at Texas Facility
Next Big Future / 11h
SpaceX has filed to increase from its already approved 25 Starship launches per year to 100 annual launches from Texas. This will then increase to 456 launches. There are double the number of landings (one for booster and one for upper stage). In Florida, SpaceX has environmental and operational authorizations for up to 44 Starship-Super ... Read more
The 8 best credit cards if you only want 1 card
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
As a credit card writer, one of the most common questions I get is, " How many credit cards should I have ?" While I personally see the value in having multiple cards to maximize rewards, I also know that not everyone wants to juggle annual fees , statement credits and bonus categories. And the good news is, you don't need a wallet full of cards to earn rewards. Whether you're looking for flexibl
‘The Odyssey’ Limited Edition Box Set Will Cost $300
Gizmodo / 11h
It includes an authentic 70mm IMAX film cell and an exclusive copy of 'Filming The Odyssey.'
Musician Raye reveals the scale of reseller AI bots buying up concert tickets
Mashable / 11h
Raye is a British singer-songwriter who planned on holding an intimate one-night concert for her fans next week. The event's venue has capacity for 5,000 attendees. There were 1.8 million sign-ups for tickets. It sounds like a good problem to have, right? Having that many fans? One problem. The vast majority of those sign-ups were AI bots, according to Raye, run by profit-seeking resellers hoping
FBI arrests OpenAI employee accused of planting hidden recording device in conference room
TechCrunch / 11h
It's not clear exactly for what purpose the recording device was used, but FBI director Kash Patel said the scheme was to "capture sensitive communications about the company’s super intelligence technology."
How to connect a Googlebook to a printer
How-To Geek / 11h
Need to print a document from your Googlebook? Thankfully, the process of connecting to a printer takes less than a minute, and although most Googlebook apps lack any printing functionality, Chrome and other standard Google tools will let you print a page or document with a simple keyboard shortcut.
Cannabis for Insomnia? The Verdict Is Shaky, Review Finds
Gizmodo / 11h
A new report failed to find "reliable evidence" that medical cannabis can meaningfully improve people's insomnia.
Lufthansa Expected To Buy 44.9% Stake In TAP Air Portugal, Beating Out Air France-KLM
One Mile at a Time / 11h
In the summer of 2025, the government of Portugal relaunched a project to privatize national carrier TAP Air Portugal, with the goal of selling a large stake in the airline. This has of course been a rather drawn out process, and we’ve known that both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group had submitted binding offers for such an investment , with a decision expected imminently. Well, it sounds like
Elon Musk Tries to Convince Followers to Let Grok Control Their Credit Cards, in a Stunt That Immediately Backfires in a Very Embarrassing Way
Futurism / 11h
Let Elon Musk never be accused of not leading by example. Last week, the world’s richest man sung the praises of his new Grok Bot AI agent, encouraging his followers to let it control their credit cards and shop for them. “To buy stuff, you can just take a picture of your credit card, drop it in the chat and Grok @Bot will scour the Internet for the best deal on the item you want and order it,” h
Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case
TechCrunch / 11h
A federal judge ruled that Apple can access OpenAI's interview materials involving former Apple employees, as well as private messages and testimony from key figures in the case.
Tinygrad refreshes Tinybox with an 'old' EPYC CPU running DDR4 RAM to feed four AMD 9070XT — slaps a $11,000 price tag on a new 'computer for deep learning'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Tinygrad's new Tinybox supports four AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPUs The four-GPU configuration raises the G4 workstation's price to $11,000 Tinygrad retains DDR4 memory and PCIe 4.0 in its G4 platform Tinygrad has introduced a redesigned Tinybox workstation built around a server processor and capable of accommodating four AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics cards. The device combines water cooling, a serv
I replaced Google Maps Timeline with a self-hosted app, and it does things Google doesn't offer
How-To Geek / 11h
Google Maps Timeline is one of those features that can be incredibly useful when needed. It can remind you where you went on a particular day, the places you visited on vacation, and even the routes you took from A to B. I never liked the idea of Google knowing everywhere I ever went, so I replaced Google Maps Timeline with a free, open-source alternative that stores location history on my local
Google’s Gemini Argon 4 Is Now Available Worldwide
Gizmodo / 11h
Its prices make it competitive for developers and businesses willing to pay for their AI use, but the lack of a free option will likely hamstring mainstream appeal.
Should You Buy Apple's New HomeView, or Is an iPad Enough?
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple's new HomeView smart hub is fun. It looks like a cross between an iMac G4 and an Apple Watch, especially if you opt for the one with the stand—which you should probably do, seeing as the wall-mounted option requires separate hardware purchases. If you have more than one Apple user in the house, it's certainly a tempting product. But as sleek
Cambridge Heavy Industries has been quietly building a desktop fusion device
TechCrunch / 11h
Fusion power startup Cambridge Heavy Industries is building a small, laser-powered fusion device to fuel the coming wave of fusion power plants.
Giant, Meat-Eating Crabs Are the Latest Obstacle in the Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane
Gizmodo / 11h
The crabs are so oppressive that expeditioners won't even be able to sleep on the island where the plane is believed to have crashed.
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BBC News / 12h
The plan for an orbiting data centre involves linking satellites around Earth.
Windows 11 promises to clean up bloat, but disabling its own features is the only thing that works
How-To Geek / 12h
Setting up a brand-new computer should feel clean and fast, but modern operating systems treat your personal desktop like an advertising billboard from the second you log in. It gets frustrating watching basic hardware stutter under background tasks you never wanted or asked for. Unfortunately, the best way to make Windows 11 faster is to turn off features it tries to force on you.
Stage Your Own Last Battle Thanks to This Massive ‘Wheel of Time’ Prop Auction
Gizmodo / 12h
The Robert Jordan adaptation starring Rosamund Pike was abruptly cancelled after its third season on Prime Video.
Licube wants to be the fuel provider to the fusion power industry — see how at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch / 12h
Fusion power plants will need a lot of lithium, and Licube is preparing to be a key supplier.
Anthropic Warns “AI Worms” Will Infect Your Smart Home Devices and Use Them to Self-Replicate Beyond Control
Futurism / 12h
You’ve heard the reports of rogue AI agents going after websites and corporate systems. But they also may turn to smaller targets: your smart home network. In a new report published Monday, Anthropic warned of “AI worms” that may soon be able to break into your WiFi enabled TVs, cameras, and other devices, and use them as a breeding ground as they self-replicate and spread elsewhere. Anthropic, n
Darth Vader’s Lightsaber From the ‘I Am Your Father’ Scene Could Be Yours
Gizmodo / 12h
If you happen to have a couple of million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, that is.
OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
Wired / 12h
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could be used to create new bioweapons.
Deep-Sea Rocks Spontaneously Combusted After Scientists Brought Them to the Surface
Gizmodo / 12h
A recent discovery highlights an unforeseen potential hazard of deep-sea mining.
5 Icon tools from Harbor Freight that rival Snap-on for less
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're looking for a hand tool that's tough, durable, and reliable, with a lifetime warranty that won't break the bank, there's a brand at Harbor Freight you don't want to overlook. I'm talking about Icon tools, and the lineup includes several great hand tools you'll absolutely love.
AI Could Soon Feed On Smart Devices Like a ‘Digital Slime Mold,’ Anthropic Warns
Gizmodo / 12h
If you thought recursive self-improvement was bad, get ready for “autonomous replication and adaptation.”
This Ecovacs Robot Lawn Mower Is 37% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Although October Prime Day is officially over, some significant deals on home-maintenance essentials are still available. One of the best is the Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR Pro Robot Lawn Mower , now 37% off at an all-time low of $949.05 (originally $1,499.99). Ecovacs Goat O1
Trump's super intelligence is rapidly catching up in the USA with 3X rise in search as Google Trends shows decreasing interest in 'Enemy' AI — while the rest of the world blissfully ignores it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Google Trends highlights the term “super intelligence” is replacing “artificial intelligence” in the US – but not elsewhere In a Truth Social post, the POTUS described anyone that doesn’t use the “super intelligence” name as “THE ENEMY” The US government’s AI website domain remains ai.gov Donald Trump has declared that anyone using the term “artificial intelligence” is “the enemy,” as Google Tren
Apple HomeView Hands-On: It’s Pretty Damn Cute, but Do You Need One?
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