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‘We don’t want what’s happening in the US to happen here’: Australia’s smart glasses ban extends to even more public areas
Latest from TechRadar / 21min
City of Sydney has joined four other local Australian councils in banning the use of smart glasses in specific areas Banned in public pools, gyms, childcare centers, libraries and government buildings Separate ban covers public schools in Western Australia Local government councils and public schools across Australia are continuing moves to rapidly ban the use of smart glasses in public areas, fo
Air Canada Axes Its Longest Route, From Vancouver To Singapore: What Gives?
One Mile at a Time / now
Despite the temporary setback of higher oil prices, we’ve generally seen a trend in recent times whereby airlines are launching more ultra long haul flights. Well, Air Canada is temporarily countering that trend, as the Canadian Star Alliance airline will end its longest route, less than three years after launching it. Air Canada cuts Vancouver to Singapore flights as of early 2027 AeroRoutes fla
Don't count the savings until you know what the AI actually costs
Latest from TechRadar / 21min
For the last two years, much of the conversation around AI has focused on jobs. Which roles will change? Which tasks will be automated? How many people will organizations need in the future? Those are important questions. Yet in conversations with enterprise customers , a different concern is rising to the top. The conversation is shifting We were all told to use AI, deploy AI tools and find ways
Buy Finnair Plus Avios With 50% Bonus (1.41 Cents Each): Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 50min
Strategically buying points for premium travel can be a great value. Finnair Plus has just launched its newest promotion on purchased Avios, offering up to 50% bonus. This is pretty average as far as promotions from the program go, and it definitely has the potential to represent a good value, with a specific use in mind. Promotion on purchased Finnair Plus Avios Finnair Plus is offering a limite
The Love Hypothesis on Prime Video is mostly mediocre despite the hot hotel room scene — but the new movie proves that the best romance of all can be found in our friendships
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
While everyone else at school was dreaming about their future spouse and white wedding, I was dreaming about my future friends. I didn't have the platonic relationships I was told I would have by popular 2000s kids TV shows like The Sleepover Club , with my friends and I braiding each other's hair and spilling all of their secrets. Watching The Love Hypothesis on Prime Video brought the romance o
IFA 2026: Dreame Aqua20 Ultra Roller launch, and more
Mashable / 1h
This year's IFA conference was chock-full of cutting-edge technology announcements. One of the highlights was from leading vacuum brand Dreame, who unveiled a fresh range of innovative cleaning devices including a powerful new robovac, the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, an upgrade to their X60 Ultra robot vacuum (which our own Leah Stodart reviewed at 4.5/5 stars earlier this year), and an upgraded steam m
Marriott Bonvoy’s New Global Promo: Earn Up To 4,500 Bonus Points Per Stay
One Mile at a Time / 1h
A couple of weeks ago, Marriott Bonvoy opened registration for its newest global promotion , which is only the program’s second of the year (the previous one ended in early May 2026). With this promotion, Bonvoy members can earn 1,500 bonus points for stays of two or more nights, and an additional 3,000 bonus points if the stay is at a resort. This is not much to get excited about, but it’s bette
Honor’s Magic 8 Pro and 600 Pro have the hardware to beat Apple — so why do they look like iPhones?
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Honor is no stranger to smartphone innovations, with its clear embrace of silicon-carbon battery technology, high durability ratings, and even trying out some wild concepts with the Honor Robot Phone . I recently tried the flagship Honor Magic 8 Pro and the mid-range Honor 600 Pro , and their spec sheets alone were immediately impressive: large silicon-carbon batteries with fast charging, ambitio
Amazon blocks Metas Muse AI agent from shopping
Mashable / 1h
Amazon is reportedly blocking Meta 's new AI agent Muse from shopping. As spotted by GeekWire , people attempting to use Muse to buy products from Amazon are now being served with a warning that doing so violates the online marketplace's terms of use. SEE ALSO: Google's new tech will let you buy stuff directly from an AI chatbot Meta introduced its personal AI agent Muse earlier this month, billi
How to watch BJK Cup Finals 2026: Free Streams & Schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Watch BJK Cup Finals 2026 free on BBC iPlayer (UK) / 9Now (AUS) / CBC (CAN) Dates: Tuesday 22 September ⮕ Sunday 27 September Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will take place at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China, from September 22 to 27. The venue will host the competition for the second successive year, with eight nations battling it o
Morphotonics raises €40M to expand its display tech into data centers
TechCrunch / 2h
Deeptech company Morphotonics raises €40M from investors including 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, and Invest-NL.
Feds Reportedly Investigating Crypto Titan Binance Over Iran Sanctions
Gizmodo / 3h
The DOJ's criminal division and U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan are reportedly involved.
The Love Hypothesis review: Does BookToks beloved STEM romance get the adaptation it deserves?
Mashable / 3h
Remember making elephant toothpaste in science class? You’d combine water, yeast, soap, hydrogen peroxide, and food coloring, and watch a tower of colorful foam erupt from a beaker. Not long after, the foam would subside, leaving nothing but soapy water and the fond memories of a brief foray into the world of chemistry. Watching The Love Hypothesis is a lot like that. Adapted from Ali Hazelwood’s
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who watch baseball. 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 ne
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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. 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
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 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're being tested. 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 ti
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you love autumn. 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. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to add fuel to the fire. 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
Hurdle hints and answers for September 22, 2026
Mashable / 5h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Linux users beware — CISA flags three major security issues you need to patch right now
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Latest from TechRadar / 6h
CISA added three Linux kernel flaws (CVE‑2025‑39682, CVE‑2026‑53266, CVE‑2025‑39964) to KEV catalog Red Hat confirmed active exploitation; agencies given rare three‑day patch deadline expiring Sept 21, 2026 Bugs enable DoS, privilege escalation, or data corruption; patches available, limited mitigations for two flaws The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added three L
What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 10 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
For Stuart Fails to Save the Universe viewers who have been waiting for things to feel exactly like The Big Bang Theory ... your moment has arrived. Sure, we've had a whole host of cameos from the original show (though three notable faces have yet to turn up ), but zipping from unhinged universe to unhinged universe has been a world away from the science sitcom we know and love. But what if I sai
Trump Launches Trump TV, Because Clearly the Problem Is We Don’t See Enough Of This Freakin’ Guy
Gizmodo / 7h
The White House's answer to a rebellion by press pool reporters? Trump speeches on loop.
Why it's important to unplug your PC during a power outage
Engadget / 7h
Power outages can damage your tech, but the bigger risk happens when the electricity comes back on. Don't let your tech get fried.
I quieted my noisy HDD and added years to its life with a $2 strip of Velcro
How-To Geek / 8h
HDDs are definitely not dead yet, especially since so many PCs and laptops still have them. Because they are so affordable, they still hold value, and people actually purchase them. HDDs are also useful for NAS setups and archiving or backing up data. Some last longer than others based on design and use, yet many can fail for any reason at any time. Velcro is one potential way to help prolong the
Why is your laptop fan so loud?
Engadget / 8h
Laptop fans do an important job, but sometimes they get annoyingly loud. Here's what it might mean and whether you should be concerned.
1,000 flights (and counting) canceled on East Coast: What options do travelers have?
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Flight cancellations mounted by the hundreds after a Federal Aviation Administration outage snarled air traffic for hours on Monday. By 10:20 p.m. EDT, airlines had canceled around 1,100 flights across the country, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware . That included more than half of all departures on Monday planned for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which was by far the
Heated Blankets and Pads Recalled After Dozens of Burn Injuries
Gizmodo / 8h
The company has received 577 reports of the blankets smoking, melting, or burning.
The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping
TechCrunch / 8h
Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple's secret sauce has always been its people.
These drones could cover up to 98 percent of the world's oceans by 2028
Engadget / 8h
New ocean-sensing drones are being built to withstand the deepest depths of the ocean.
A new smartphone format war has arrived, and Android could easily lose
How-To Geek / 8h
Android reigns supreme over foldable phones at the moment. It has a lead stretching several years, with a wide range of designs and prices. You can get everything from an affordable flip phone like the Motorola Razr through to three-panel beasts like the Huawei Mate XT2 .
Dropouts Game Changer finale: Sam Reich reveals the secrets of Last Talent Standing
Mashable / 8h
Game Changer Season 8 ended with — not a bang — but buzzers! In "Last Talent Standing," Dropout collided a talent show competition with Squid Game, where each axed contender means prize money is added to a hovering piggy bank. Host (and Mashable 101 honoree) Sam Reich not only welcomed 23 contestants on stage to compete, but also three celebrity judges, made up of celebrated stand-up comedians Gi
RatHat is a new Android malware that records your screen touches to steal passwords
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Mashable / 8h
Beware: There's a new malware making the rounds and it's targeting your Android device. Cybersecurity researchers at Zimperium recently discovered a new strain of Android malware, called RatHat, and have linked it to threat actors based out of China. "RatHat incorporates novel techniques for persistence and leverages generative AI for operational control," Zimperium's zLabs researchers said in a
Researchers can make headphones leak audio through a wall, but the 30-meter claim has a few caveats
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
HKUST (Guangzhou) and HK PolyU researchers' InjectEave beams a radio carrier at devices so their own circuits leak analog audio The leaked audio has already been decrypted by the device itself, making encryption offer no protection against such an approach The 30m headline needed a pricey amplifier pushing output to 10 W, while standard ranges of 1 to 6m were measured by detecting a test tone Res
Elon Musk’s X Sues Bitcoin Account Network It Says Farmed £207,000 Via Fake Engagement
Gizmodo / 9h
X wants the money rewarded to accounts that copy-pasted content and faked engagement returned.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, September 22 (game #1702)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, September 21 (game #1701) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still go
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, September 22 (game #1199)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 21 (game #1198) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, September 22 (game #933)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, September 21 (game #932) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wor
How to turn your old Windows PC into a Chromebook for free
Engadget / 9h
Don't count your old Windows laptop out yet. Installing ChromeOS Flex is a great option to keep it usable, even if it's not as fast as it once was.
Even a VPN Can't Protect You From This Browser Security Flaw
Lifehacker / 9h
A VPN conceals your IP address by routing your internet traffic through a remote server, preventing anyone surveilling the network from tracking your online activity. Theoretically, that means no one should be able to identify you when you connect to a network and browse the internet, even your ISP. In practice, though, there are plenty of gaps that hackers can exploit. A while back, Lifehacker c
Ryobi's upgraded "EDGE" batteries: Are they worth the hype?
How-To Geek / 9h
Ryobi's 18V ONE+ power tool system is massive, but one thing that's often overlooked is the battery pack. In recent years, the biggest advancement isn't a tool, but the new "EDGE" battery technology that powers them. It's a pack that promises extra power, longer runtime, and more. If you're in the market for a new battery, here's what you need to know and whether it's worth buying.
Hackers are hiding malware on blockchains that are nearly impossible to take down, and unrestricted AI models have pushed these attacks up 440%
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Hackers are using blockchains to keep malware instructions available after servers disappear AI is making blockchain-based malware infrastructure easier for less experienced hackers Blockchain traffic is difficult to block without disrupting legitimate cryptocurrency services worldwide Hackers are increasingly hiding malware instructions inside public blockchains, creating communication channels
OpenAI Calls for US to Lead Global AI Standards. Will China Be Okay With That?
Gizmodo / 9h
United States should lead global AI safety cooperation, OpenAI argues.
4 must-watch Paramount+ movies to stream this week (September 21-27)
How-To Geek / 9h
This week's recommendation roundup for Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S. is a glorious mixed bag. Up top, it features a new addition to starring Russell Crowe that, despite it getting skewered by critics and a 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, remains the No. 1 movie on the service this week. Meanwhile, Joe Dirt , which we wrote about two weeks ago , is still hovering in the top 10.
Wired vs. wireless keyboards: Is there really a difference in performance?
Engadget / 9h
Wireless keyboards introduce convenience and portability, but they can't quite keep up with wired keyboards in some cases.
Muse, Meta's extraordinarily privileged AI assistant, has a serious 0-day
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has gone to great lengths to hype the security of its new AI assistant Muse, claiming it is “built from the ground up for privacy and security.” A zero-day vulnerability that gives locally run apps and terminal commands complete control of the agent raises serious doubts. Further raising questions, Amazon on Sunday began blocking Muse from its site. Meta intro
Military milestone: Ukrainian naval drone sinks Russian kamikaze drone boat
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
In the world’s first clash of the drone boats, a Ukrainian naval drone destroyed a Russian explosive drone boat using a remote-controlled machine gun turret. This comes as the war in Ukraine has already seen widespread deployment of such uncrewed surface vessels in combat, along with swarms of flying attack drones and ground robots. The lopsided battle took place on September 12 when members of U
Saudi Arabia wants a car industry, launches Ceer with two EVs
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Ceer provided flights from Detroit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and accommodation so Ars could visit the factory. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia—It may come as a surprise to some, but Saudi Arabia has never had a domestic automaker. That changes with Ceer. A joint venture between the country’s Public Investment Fund and Foxconn, it’s the Kingdom’
Pay just $17 and keep Microsoft Office 2019 on your PC
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for one Windows PC for $16.97 through Sept. 27, with seven Office apps and no recurring fees. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $16.97 $229 Save $212.03 Microsoft Office doesn’t necessarily have to come with another recurring payment. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows is
Huawei Ascend 960 SuperPoD aims to surpass Nvidia AI hardware in China — 960E with over 4,000 NPUs and an upgraded UnifiedBus Interconnect aims for 10 trillion parameters
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Huawei’s Ascend 960 roadmap depends on scale, memory, and faster interconnects UnifiedBus connects thousands of processors while reducing communication bottlenecks inside AI systems The Atlas 960 roadmap reaches 15,488 processors with 34 PB/s bandwidth Huawei is expanding its Ascend platform with larger systems designed to handle AI models containing up to 10 trillion parameters. The company is a
Skip the expensive USB mics: Your phone already has what you need (I have proof)
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you planning to record some professional audio but don't own a good microphone? Turns out, that old phone you've been keeping in your drawer for years is nearly as good, if not as good, as some of the cheap USB microphones out there. With some setup around your recording space, you can get good audio quality without compromising your wallet.
How to turn off your Google location history
Engadget / 10h
Google Maps' Timeline feature is great for looking back at your past travels, but it's also discomforting to see all that history in one place.
Is the Capital One Spark Cash Plus worth the annual fee?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The Capital One Spark Cash Plus is a straightforward business credit card . Cardholders earn unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase, with no spending caps or bonus-category restrictions. But unlike the no-annual-fee Capital One Spark Cash Select , which earns 1.5% cash back on purchases, the Spark Cash Plus charges a $150 annual fee. So, is the extra 0.5% cash back enough to justify paying $150
Citi adds an exciting new airline transfer partner — with a 30% bonus
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
There's big news if you like to transfer credit card points to book award flights: Citi ThankYou Rewards just added Japan Airlines Mileage Bank as a transfer partner — and it's launching the partnership with an impressive 30% transfer bonus. Japan Airlines is now a transfer partner from the Citi ThankYou program and cards such as the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees ) and Citi Strata P
Bungie leaders now say the studio's 'not done with Destiny'
Engadget / 10h
It also promised players that Marathon will keep growing and improving.
3 real programs you can build entirely within Excel
How-To Geek / 10h
Excel is usually filed under spreadsheets, yet its formulas and macros can carry software that goes well beyond budgets and pivot tables. From schedulers to games to financial dashboards, these three kinds of programs show how far a workbook can stretch before it needs a separate application.
Snapchat will turn your messages into songs — if you pay for Lens+
Mashable / 10h
Ever wanted to hear your group chat's worst message set to a pop chorus? Snapchat can do that now. Snap announced a batch of new AI features for Lens+ , its premium tier, on Monday, and the headliner is Create Song. Press and hold a message in a chat, tap Create Song, and pick a genre such as pop or rock. Snapchat turns your message into a short original track, and you can preview it before sendi
Meta Now Banning Ads That Promote Feminism
Futurism / 10h
For years, human rights monitors have been outraged at the selective policing of content on Meta’s social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The company’s latest enforcement action is hardly shocking at this point, but it provides a crystal clear example of the kinds of things Meta will — and won’t — allow on its apps. In a bizarre case of digital censorship, Meta’s content moderation s
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Won’t Continue After Season 3
Gizmodo / 10h
A new report says that showrunner Dario Scardapane and Marvel have parted ways during post-production on the show's third and final season.
Nearly $200 Billion Worth of Data Center Projects Have Been Blocked or Delayed This Year
Gizmodo / 10h
Communities across the U.S. continue to push back against proposed data center projects.
This NATO-backed drone AI picked its own target and struck it, but relied on a human-drawn map to do so
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Scaleout's onboard AI let a BAE Systems ALMA drone rank, select, and strike an armored engineering vehicle in a January 2026 demo Humans set the mission, started the system, and kept a pilot in reserve, but did not ultimately use them during the test The test underscores how small AI models can essentially take over not only the target-selection part of the equation, but also perform the actual m
American Airlines Is Moving To A New $4.5 Billion Phoenix Terminal—And Southwest Could Be A Big Winner, Too
View from the Wing / 11h
American's planned move out of Terminal 4 would create room for other airlines at Phoenix, where it and Southwest carry nearly three-quarters of passengers. The new terminal targets a late 2033 opening, with more international capacity and new premium space.
A new lithium-ion battery breakthrough could lead to cells that deliver more power for longer — they might be useful for everything from EVs to gaming laptops to robots to drones
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Another next-gen battery upgrade has been reported Zinc-iodine batteries are now more stable The tech promises a more sustainable lithium-ion replacement With so many modern-day devices dependent on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, scientists are hard at work trying to figure out ways of improving the tech — and a team from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has just a
5 useful Android automations you can build without learning to code
How-To Geek / 11h
There was a time when creating automations on your phone required powerful third-party apps with complex tools. Nowadays, most Android phones come with built-in automation features. You can easily set them up without much effort.
Trump’s Attempt to Rename AI Misunderstands the MAGA Faithful
Gizmodo / 11h
No better way to reach your base than by insisting that they are inferior.
American Airlines expands Starlux partnership with new codeshare agreement
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
American Airlines is expanding its partnership with Taiwanese carrier Starlux through a new agreement that will allow the airlines to codeshare on flights. This could open the door to an even bigger alliance in the future. American and Starlux's agreement American Airlines already had an interline agreement with the startup airline, allowing passengers to book travel involving both airlines and c
10 Hacks Every Proton VPN User Should Know
Lifehacker / 11h
A VPN— or Virtual Private Network —is a useful tool for protecting your data when browsing the internet, and Proton has one of the best VPNs on the market. Whether you're using Proton VPN to maintain your privacy or access geo-restricted content, these are the tricks you need to know. Use split tunneling to include only the most sensitive apps in your VPN Split tunneling allows you to route some
Alarming Study Finds New Evidence That the Sun Can Produce Catastrophic ‘Superflares’
Gizmodo / 11h
These explosive events can be more powerful than trillions of hydrogen bombs.
SpaceXAI GPT 4.7 is Out and Benchmarks Look Good Close to Opus 5 Max for Agentic Coding
Next Big Future / 11h
SpaceXAI Grok 4.7 is here. It is way better than Grok 4.6 at the same price and speed. It is on the pareto frontier. The new model builds on a larger base with extended training on complex tasks, boosting scores like 46.3% on CursorBench 4.0 for software engineering and 71.0% on DeepSWE v1.1. It keeps ... Read more
Windows is throttling itself and you didn't know it—here's the two-second fix
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft replaced Battery Saver with Energy Saver in Windows 11 a couple of years ago. The new feature includes an always-on toggle that, if left enabled, can reduce your PC's performance without you even noticing. Combine that with a power mode set to favor efficiency, and your Windows PC might throttle itself even when it's plugged in.
Meta May Try to Repair Its Poor Privacy Reputation at 'Connect 2026'
Lifehacker / 11h
Meta Connect 2026 is right around the corner. Like other annual tech events, such as Made by Google or Apple's fall event , Connect is Meta's chance to showcase the hardware and AI tools it plans to launch over the next year. The company may have started as a single social media platform, but it now dominates or competes in multiple tech fields, including virtual reality headsets, LLMs, and, as o
Delta Pilot Spots Passenger’s Pantyhose On Taxiway In Atlanta—’I Don’t Want To Know How You Even Lose Those?’
View from the Wing / 11h
Delta 539 reported a hat near a ramp exit at Atlanta. The radio exchange revealed earlier reports of pantyhose, a shoe and gloves as lost luggage spreads everywhere.
1.58-million-staff Amazon will soon have more Nvidia GPUs than employees — AWS to buy more than 3 million additional chips before 2029 in addition to thousands of existing H100, H200
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AWS deal with Nvidia adds 2 million Blackwell Ultra, Rubin, and Rubin Ultra GPUs, on top of more than 1 million committed in March 2026 Totals more than 3 million Nvidia GPUs due before 2029, a ~1.9x multiple for each of Amazon's roughly 1.58 million employees Nvidia's CFO has said deliveries start this quarter, not in 2027, but neither company says what it counts as a GPU or what the deal costs
OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems
TechCrunch / 11h
The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.
This Skeleton May Prove That Imperial China Really Did Cut Off Noses as Punishment
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers say the woman received medical attention after the procedure but was eventually buried in shame.
Does your iPhone's Safari browser privacy features actually make you safer?
Engadget / 12h
Safari on iPhone is more private than many other browsers by default, but it can't keep your information safe from everything.
I built a Raspberry Pi "Black Box" that records everything on my home network
How-To Geek / 12h
My home network has grown into a small lab with computers, virtual machines, storage devices, and plenty of other things that occasionally decide to behave strangely. When something goes wrong, figuring out what happened can be difficult because the useful information may already be gone by the time I start investigating.
The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use
Engadget / 12h
The EU has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards.
6 ways to repurpose an old iPad
How-To Geek / 12h
The Apple iPad is an exceptionally long-lived device. There's no reason to upgrade them frequently and in my personal experience these tablets don't show much battery wear over the years either.
Treasury Secretary Says OpenAI Managers Are to Blame for Hugging Face Breach, Not AI Agents
Gizmodo / 12h
So should we start holding OpenAI accountable for it or are we waiting for something?
Minnesota Woman Picked Rabid Bat Off Sidewalk. Now Health Officials Are Desperate to Find Her [Updated]
Gizmodo / 12h
Health officials have posted flyers in downtown Minneapolis hoping to get in touch with the woman.
X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility
Engadget / 12h
The latest addition to X's Under the Hood feature could stave off claims around shadowbanning.
Hundreds of Flights Grounded Across the Eastern Seaboard as Government Rolls Out AI Air Traffic Control System
Futurism / 12h
Hundreds of flights across New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston were delayed Monday afternoon after the US Federal Aviation Administration issued a massive ground stop impacting thousands of travelers — right as the government starts testing an AI air traffic control system, though there’s no current indication that the two incidents are connected. According to early reporting by R
20 Best Credit Card Welcome Offers For Travel Rewards In September 2026
One Mile at a Time / 12h
For those with access to credit cards in the United States, the single best way to rack up a lot of points quickly is by taking advantage of the best credit card welcome offers. The credit card industry in the United States is lucrative (for banks, airlines, hotel groups, etc.), and the idea is that they often offer large upfront welcome offers and bonuses to incentivize people to apply. So in th
Five Hacks Every Garmin Fenix 9 Pro User Should Know
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin’s new Fenix 9 Pro is a damn good watch . Mapping is fast and clear, the titanium case feels durable yet lightweight, and the built-in flashlight is a must-have—although this all comes at a steep price of $1,099.99 . Whether you were first in line to order this latest Fenix, or you’re still considering if it’s right for you, here are five ti
You're using Waze wrong if you haven't changed these 7 settings
How-To Geek / 12h
Waze is one of the most popular navigation apps, thanks to its excellent live road alerts, traffic avoidance, and crowdsourced hazards and map corrections. If you use Waze for navigation, a few key settings are worth changing for the best experience.
Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
TechCrunch / 12h
Five days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch
TechCrunch / 12h
Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from Appfigures.
Your Wi-Fi speed test is lying to you about the problem that matters most
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