Technology News and More...
Xbox Is Desperate for You to Trade In Your Old Console—Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
Gizmodo / 12h
You'll want to get more than pocket change for your Series X if you hope to afford an Xbox Project Helix.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 21, 2026
Mashable / 22min
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who live in St. Louis. 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
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 21, 2026
Mashable / 51min
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
Udemy Coupon Codes: 20% Off October 2026
Wired / 1h
Learn new skills for less. Discover how to apply a promo code for Udemy, find verified online discounts, and save on professional development.
How to watch Where's Wanda season 2 online – stream the German dark comedy from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Watch Where's Wanda season 2 on Apple TV (Global) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Premiere: Wednesday, October 21 After the first season literally answered the question 'Where's Wanda?', you'd be forgiven for thinking the show might call it a wrap there. But, after finding Wanda standing over a dead body, there are now more questions than ever for Dedo and Carlotta to deal with. In sea
How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League isn't short of huge matchups, but this week still feels like an extra special treat. Fresh from PSG vs. Barcelona , we're now blessed with Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal. Both sides are unbeaten after two rou
How to watch Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. RB Leipzig 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 group stage is starting to take shape, and it's no surprise to see Real Madrid in a strong position. José Mourinho's team are sitting on six points after two games, three points ahead of their
How to watch Como vs. Manchester United online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Como vs. Manchester United 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 a tough competition. Manchester United started their campaign with a comfortable victory over Sabah but suffered a disappointing defeat to Atlético Madrid in the second round. There's now so
Hurdle hints and answers for October 21, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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
Elon Musk says merging Tesla and SpaceX is a good idea. Why?
BBC News / 2h
Musk, who is CEO of both companies, says there is "a lot to be gained" from the merger, which would be the biggest in history.
AI Demand for 20 GW of SpaceX AI in 2027? Boom or Bust?
Next Big Future / 2h
SpaceX talked about adding 10-20 Gigawatts of AI compute in 2027. I was already looking at the demand for AI that would absorb the 50 Gigawatts in 2027 that is built according to Semi Analysis. Elon osfairly confident” of an incremental 10 GW of compute online in 2027, and aiming for an incremental 20 GW ... Read more
Industrial Defender Unifies Endpoint Intelligence and Network Monitoring for CIP-015, Adds Risk Signal
Next Big Future / 2h
Orlando, Florida, United States, 21st October 2026, CyberNewswire
UK to Headphone Dodgers on Trains: Shush
NYT > Technology / 2h
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a campaign against listening to music or videos without headphones on public transportation. We asked London commuters to weigh in.
PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Website admins, brace yourselves. Fixes for what are believed to be uncommonly severe vulnerabilities are scheduled to drop in a little more than 12 hours for PHP, a programming language that powers websites and Web applications everywhere. PHP maintainers said Monday that they planned to release patches for two vulnerabilities, both with severity ratings of 9.2 out of a possible 10. Waiting for
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 21, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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 October 21, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're obedient. 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 t
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 21, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a hoarder. 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. T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 21, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you carry spare change. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connectio
Netflix Promises To ‘Do Better’
Gizmodo / 5h
Following a major leadership shakeup, the streaming giant hopes to regain the attention of the American audience.
'How do you know what's real?': US utilities are making AI data centers prove they exist before handing over power connections — as 50% of planned buildouts are currently being delayed, stalled, or canceled
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
US data center developers have requested 1,066GW of grid connections, but Wood Mackenzie expects utilities to commit to only about 28% Utilities are demanding collateral, longer contracts, and study fees; Exelon's high-probability load fell from a whopping 18GW to 11GW once it insisted on the former Because grid costs are shared, phantom demand risks landing on household bills, and nobody knows h
‘I Got Carried Away Basically’: Musk Expresses Some Regrets About His DOGE Era
Gizmodo / 5h
“I think I had it going for too long.”
Trump officials asked CISA to secretly hack a voting machine — and not disclose any vulnerabilities they found
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Trump administration officials asked CISA to hack a voting machine just months into his second term CISA was told not to disclose any vulnerabilities to the voting machine manufacturer CISA has been gutted by job cuts and a lack of funding, with many state officials hesitant to trust the agency with securing the midterm elections Towards the start of President Trump’s second term, allies in the D
Amazon hikes Prime membership by up to 30% in Australia ahead of Black Friday and holiday sales
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Amazon Prime subscriptions will increase to AU$12.99 per month or AU$99 per year, up from AU$9.99 and AU$79, respectively These prices are effective immediately for new subscribers, while existing members will be charged starting from November 25 Inclusions and perks like Prime Video, Music Prime and sale events remain unchanged Amazon Australia has revealed its monthly Prime membership fee has i
Should I buy a Kindle Scribe or a Kindle Scribe Colorsoft? Here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Kindles aren't just for reading — Amazon also makes a couple of Kindles that you can scribble notes on. The Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft both have a generous, glare-free e-ink screen you can use for reading or writing; they're billed as streamlined, minimalist productivity tools that help you stay focused. We've been impressed with both e-readers — the Kindle Scribe holds a coveted s
4 ways your neighbors are ruining your smart home (and how to fix it permanently)
How-To Geek / 6h
Living in a dense neighborhood used to mean dealing with noise and parking. Now it means your neighbors can slow down devices in your own home without ever touching them. Your neighbors don't even need to do this on purpose, which is part of what makes it hard to fight against.
How much power can a 1kW wind turbine produce for your home?
Engadget / 6h
A 1 kW wind turbine can help with your electric bill, but the wind determines how much.
SpaceX and Tesla Have Officially Begun Merger Discussions
Gizmodo / 7h
Musk said its not a certainty, but the two companies have formed special committees to lay down the terms for a potential merger.
What can you use your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button for?
Engadget / 7h
Here's what your Apple Watch Ultra 4 action button can really do, from launching workouts and retracing routes to controlling smart home devices with one tap.
The dark side of 'free' mobile games — how developers reverse-engineer your patience to milk ad revenue
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Block Blast allegedly adjusts difficulty to encourage players to watch advertisements The free puzzle game reportedly generated $127 million from advertising in five months Hidden gameplay mechanisms may turn player frustration into advertising revenue A developer known as Ayoships has reverse-engineered the code of Block Blast, a puzzle app by Hungry Games, revealing deliberate tricks that push
WSJ Claims Elon Musk Ordered the Throttling of Starlink Tech for Ukraine
Gizmodo / 7h
Musk previously tweeted: "Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS."
The WD Elements 6TB Desktop HDD is the no-fuss backup drive I’d plug into a home PC
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
If you need a simple place to back up a family PC’s photos and documents, the WD Elements 6TB is currently down to $315 (was $334) at Newegg . It plugs in and works with no setup software to wrangle. Now, it may not be the cheapest per TB - and I still recommend grabbing the Seagate Expansion 16TB HDD at $460 (was $550) at Newegg if you want the best bang for your buck. But for a reliable, stream
12 unique vacation rentals you can book with points
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Hotel chains are increasingly incorporating boutique properties , nature lodges and other accommodations that go beyond the cookie-cutter expectations — without sacrificing the valuable benefits of loyalty programs . But what if you need more space to spread out while on vacation, or even want a full kitchen? Thankfully, some of our favorite hotel programs and credit card travel portals include v
The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases
BBC News / 7h
Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.
Elon Musk considering Tesla-SpaceX merger
BBC News / 7h
Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 21 (game #962)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 20 (game #961) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wor
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 21 (game #1228)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 20 (game #1227) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 21 (game #1731)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 20 (game #1730) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still go
Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed
TechCrunch / 7h
The proposed policy seems to offer protections against AI running amok but actually forbids federal agencies from blocking a model's release without the permission of a judge.
SpaceX and Tesla boards form special committees to review merger
TechCrunch / 7h
Elon Musk likes the idea but says he is not on either committee, which is made up of independent directors.
Google Lens solved 5 oddly specific problems that would have taken me ages to Google
How-To Geek / 7h
I'm generally pretty good at coming up with the right words to find what I need on Google. But every now and then, I run into a question where I don't quite know the right vocabulary to type into a search bar, or where it would take a paragraph to explain what I'm looking for. That's usually when I realize I've been staring at a problem for 20 minutes that I could solve in two if I just pointed m
Oura Ring can track new stats related to cardio fitness
Engadget / 7h
Oura has updated its smart rings with new cardio fitness-related metrics, including VO2 Max estimates.
Five things you should know before buying the iPhone Duo
Engadget / 7h
From software limitations to the pre-sale deals, here's what you need to know ahead of the iPhone Duo launch.
Merging SpaceX and Tesla would be a "good idea," Musk says
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he would like to see the consolidation of his business empire by formally merging his two largest companies, SpaceX and Tesla. "Do I think it would be a good idea? Yes," Musk said of a potential merger. He was speaking during a question-and-answer period as part of SpaceX's third-quarter earnings call. Musk said, ultimately, it not his decision. "But at the end of the
Cops raid office of RFK Jr. allies planning “unethical” vaccine trial on babies
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Police in Guinea-Bissau raided the offices of Danish researchers on Monday, seizing doses of hepatitis B vaccine intended for a vaccine trial for newborns. International health experts have called the trial " unethical ," but anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has attempted to fund it with US taxpayer dollars. Under Kennedy, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention annou
Microsoft reportedly projects $1,200 to $1,800 price for 2028 Project Helix
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
We haven't heard many details about Microsoft's upcoming "Project Helix" gaming hardware since the company announced it in March as a device that will "play your Xbox and PC games." In a new wide-ranging profile of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma , though, Fortune alludes to a dual release strategy for upcoming Microsoft gaming hardware, with "a next-generation handheld device" planned by the end of next ye
People are using AI vibe coding to remove ads and trackers from smart TVs
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Developers are stripping ads and tracking from smart TVs They’re using AI vibe coding to quickly spin up solutions Customers are growing increasingly frustrated with TV streaming bloat If you’re sick of your smart TV being plastered with sponsored ads , slowed down with bloat, and infested with trackers , you’re not alone. But instead of putting up with the countless intrusions, some people are s
This 50-year old remote control technology still does what other smart home protocols can’t
How-To Geek / 8h
Infrared (IR) remote controls have been commonplace since the early 1980s, and are still around today. Despite the development of Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter, my TV still works using this old technology. Infrared has some important benefits that modern protocols still can't match.
Ryobi's batteries are smarter than other tool brands, but it might not be as important as it seems
How-To Geek / 8h
Most tool buyers don't think much about where the electronics live inside their gear. You pick up a drill, it works, and you move on. Ryobi's ONE+ system makes a different choice than most of the industry, putting battery-management logic in the pack instead of the tool. That sounds like a big deal, but it doesn't seem to change much.
Fitbit Edge vs. Fitbit Inspire 3: How these Google fitness trackers compare
Engadget / 8h
Google's latest tracker is a middle ground between a simple tracker and full smartwatch.
Hugging Face CEO warns that Netflix’s OpenAI hack documentary isn’t accurate
TechCrunch / 8h
Before you share the Netflix documentary "AI Gone Rogue," take note. Clem Delangue, Hugging Face's co-founder who is featured in the film, says it went "full doomer mode" and isn't accurate.
This silent all-flash NAS with 10GbE and dual USB4 is cheaper if you buy it bare-bone and add your own SSDs
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Minisforum’s fanless NAS supports five NVMe SSDs and up to 40TB Intel’s five-core processor reaches boost speeds of 4.3GHz The system combines 10GbE, 2.5GbE networking, and dual 40Gbps USB4 Minisforum's S5 is a fanless network-attached storage system designed for users who need fast shared storage without mechanical drive noise. Its five M.2 NVMe slots support up to 40TB of solid-state storage, a
Visual Studio Pro is just $28 — how to claim this limited-time deal
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 license for $27.97 (reg. $499.99) through Oct. 20. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 $27.97 $499.99 Save $472.02 Most professional IDEs are sold as subscriptions, so you keep paying for as long as you use them. That includes most versions of Visual Studio Pro, but there’s a way around i
How to watch I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton — live stream online from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Watch I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton live on ABC via Fubo free trial (US only) Global live stream: Disney Plus Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere Country music superstar, activist and ally, theme park magnate — whatever your relationship with Dolly Parton, there’s no denying we said goodbye to an icon earlier this year, and it’s in that spirit that the CMA have set out to p
4 slept-on Netflix original shows that are absolute must-watches
How-To Geek / 8h
Netflix puts out a pretty wide array of original shows, ranging from massively popular icons like Stranger Things to questionable and poorly rated shows like Hype House . Sometimes, though, Netflix puts out some brilliant masterpieces that don't quite reach mainstream popularity, instead garnering cult followings or, more sadly, fading slowly into obscurity.
The next Xbox might cost $1,800, report says
Engadget / 8h
Microsoft is targeting a 2028 release for its next-gen Xbox, which could be incredibly expensive, according to details reported in a profile with Xbox's CEO.
What to expect at Apple's 'Pro and Tell' event on October 28
Engadget / 8h
From the first touchscreen MacBook to an OLED iPad mini, here's everything Apple is expected to announce next week.
SpaceX Live Q3 Earnings – Beat $14.6 billion Revenue, $4.4 Billion net Income
Next Big Future / 8h
There will be 20 launch tower in Louisiana starting around 2029. They plan weekly Starship launches in the first half of 2026 and then twice weekly and then perhaps daily in 2027. This would be 100-200 launches in 2027. They will have 10Gw of AI data center added next year and a non-zero chance of ... Read more
The latest PlayStation firmware may have already been cracked ahead of GTA 6
Engadget / 9h
Hackers aren't giving up at cracking the Playstation 5's latest firmware as evidenced by a new video showing an apparent kernel exploit.
Teamgroup unveils 128GB CQDIMM DDR5 memory stick for anyone ready to second-mortgage their house for RAM
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Teamgroup introduces a 128GB DDR5 module aimed at demanding AI workloads The CQDIMM reaches 8,000 MT/s at 1.1V without overclocking Two compatible modules provide 256GB of memory for local AI systems Teamgroup has unveiled a 128GB DDR5 memory module for AI creators, arriving as expensive components make high-capacity upgrades increasingly difficult to justify. The T CREATE EXPERT Ai CQDIMM has re
People With ADHD Face a 70% Higher Risk of Early Death. This Seems to Help
Gizmodo / 9h
A large review finds that ADHD is linked to a higher risk of dying from any cause, but also that treatment can lower this risk.
How I added Ethernet to every room of my home for under $50
How-To Geek / 9h
I had a dream. A dream where I had a stable Ethernet connection in every corner of the house. But wiring up the whole place was impractical (and borderline impossible), so I've almost resigned myself to using Wi-Fi, which is famously unreliable in my area.
Anthropic’s cloud partnerships are getting messy
TechCrunch / 9h
Anthropic is reportedly struggling to secure enough compute from cloud providers that increasingly view it as a competitor, even as its infrastructure spending balloons ahead of a planned November IPO.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a robo-puffin?
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Given that water is 1,000 times denser than air, moving through those two mediums requires very different mechanics—or so one might assume. Yet birds like gulls and puffins can plunge into the sea, swim underwater, and leap back into the air to fly away. And now engineers at MIT and EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, have designed a robot that can do likewise. The “flapping-wing aerial-aquatic vehicl
Here’s the tea
MIT Technology Review / 9h
When Tristan Brown, an associate professor of history at MIT, first examined a Chinese tea chest label displayed at Old South Meeting House, he had no reason to doubt its story. Descendants of the Boston blacksmith Thomas Wells had donated the label in 1987, saying it had been recovered after colonial protesters threw tea into Boston Harbor in 1773. But after a year of research, Brown reached a d
Melt it, spin it, use it again
MIT Technology Review / 9h
The average American throws out around 81 pounds of clothing each year, and there are few options for recycling it. MIT engineers hope to cut down on that textile waste with a new type of yarn. The thermoplastic yarn mimics the properties of conventional elastic yarns, which typically combine spandex with polyester or nylon. Those fibers would have to be separated for recycling—a process that isn
A reason to eat carbs
MIT Technology Review / 9h
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet can help some people lose weight, and some research has shown that it may protect against colon cancer. But a new study suggests that such a ketogenic diet may also increase the risk of cancer in the small intestine. This type of diet forces the body to burn fatty acids instead of carbohydrates for fuel, producing by-products called ketone bodies. One of these, B
Robotic therapy for stroke patients
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Strokes leave 5 million people with long-term impairments each year, and a growing shortage of physical therapists makes it hard for them to get the care they need. A new approach tries to solve that problem by combining artificial intelligence and human therapy. Johannes Lachner, a former MIT postdoc who is now an assistant professor at Purdue University, and Noah Geiger, a former visiting stude
Taking a swing at a pickleball startup
MIT Technology Review / 9h
In corporate America, Stanley Anderson ’79 says, executives often assume that their peers grew up in privileged circumstances. He did not. “I spent my early years trying not to get recruited into gangs, getting shot at, watching my friends get murdered, and thinking that if I don’t leave, I will die,” says Anderson, who was raised in Chicago. “I was fortunate to survive.” But he thrived, building
A good TA: priceless
MIT Technology Review / 9h
These are images of quizzes I took in 3.091, Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry, in the fall of 1980. One is my very first exam at MIT, and getting 49 out of 100 was a soul-crushing experience. I can still picture the TA, Leszek Pawlowicz, PhD ’87, returning my paper. He had a big smile on his face, and he said something to the effect of “I expect to see you double your score on the next quiz!
Nebraska native explores galaxies far, far away
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Growing up on a small farm in Nebraska, Megan Donahue ’85 discovered the wider world by reading her way through her local library. Today, she is learning how the wider universe works by studying galaxy clusters. Donahue discovered her passion for physics in that library at age 12 and started her path into astronomy thanks to “a providential interaction.” Through MIT’s Undergraduate Research Oppor
A champion for brain injury patients
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Alissa Totman ’13 was a sophomore when she joined MIT BrainTrust, a student-run organization that connects Institute undergraduates and people with brain injuries for support and socializing. “That group was a great way to learn about the human experience of what people go through when they experience a brain injury,” she says. And it laid the foundation for her life’s work. Today, Totman is a ph
A cleaner path to rare earth metals
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Tomás Villalón Jr. ’14 was raised in San Antonio, Texas, but vividly remembers smog hanging over the city his family came from—Monterrey, Mexico, a steel manufacturing and metal fabrication hub. Even as a child, he realized it was problematic to breathe that air. “I’m motivated because I’ve seen what metal-making does,” says Villalón, who majored in materials science and engineering. He started t
Download shows from Netflix, Hulu, and more with this $100 lifetime tool
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Pay once and download videos from streaming sites for life with this Windows lifetime license for SameMovie All-In-One Video Downloader , on sale now for just $99.99 (reg. $149.90). Opens in a new window Credit: SameMovie SameMovie All-In-One Video Downloader: Lifetime License (Windows) $99.99 $149.90 Save $49.91 If you’re paying for multiple streaming services month after month, wouldn’t
Delivery Robots Are Watching You, According to Lawsuit
Gizmodo / 9h
Would you trade your face for a sandwich?
ChatGPT now lets you lock sensitive chats behind a PIN
Engadget / 9h
OpenAI has introduced a new "locked chats" feature to protect users' more sensitive conversations with ChatGPT.
United Airlines Reports Earnings: Record Revenue—But Delta Made 35% More Profit On Lower Sales
View from the Wing / 9h
United Airlines brought in $2.65 billion more revenue last quarter, yet adjusted pretax profit fell nearly 9%. Delta earned 35% more on slightly lower comparable revenue, and United’s fourth-quarter earnings forecast falls well short of Wall Street expectations. The airline leads with record sales, Starlink and investments in passengers. Higher fuel bills and other rising costs swallowed every dol
Phoenix gains new European route as Lufthansa plans Munich service for 2027
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Lufthansa is headed to the Valley of the Sun. Beginning next August, the Star Alliance carrier will launch new nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Munich International Airport (MUC). It will mark the first time the German carrier has offered service to Arizona. This is the second nonstop U.S. route that Lufthansa has announced this week, following Monday's unvei
I gave Claude the keys to my homelab, and it found 3 major problems I'd overlooked for months
How-To Geek / 9h
My homelab runs a lot of my house. My smart home, media streaming, photo library, and dozens of smaller apps are spread across two computers running Proxmox. As far as I could tell, everything was healthy, but to make sure, I asked Claude to access both devices and look for problems without changing anything. It found some serious issues that I'd missed for months because none of them had broken
Judge tosses sexual abuse lawsuit from Sam Altman's sister
Engadget / 9h
A lawsuit brought by the OpenAI CEO's sister was dismissed after Anne Altman refused a medical exam.
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Gets FAA Certification, And It’s A Big Deal For Airlines
One Mile at a Time / 9h
It goes without saying that Boeing has had a rather rough several years when it comes to getting new aircraft certified. Up until recently, the aerospace giant hadn’t yet received certification for the 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 10, or 777X. Fortunately the tides at Boeing are slowly turning. Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the 737 MAX 7 , which is exciting for Southwest (ba
China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems
NYT > Technology / 9h
The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.
Judge asked to toss 60-year prison sentence over use of Flock cameras
Mashable / 9h
A Texas man sentenced to 60 years in prison for armed robbery is seeking to overturn his conviction based on the use of Flock cameras to track his movements. The man, 37-year-old Charles Brownlee, was found guilty of five armed robberies in 2024. According to his legal team, authorities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area used Flock cameras to monitor his vehicle's movements and create a "pattern of li
OpenAI Says Its Models Can Give the Financial Sector a Coding Makeover
Gizmodo / 9h
Banks, government agencies, and other critical institutions run largely on antiquated programming languages. Can AI help bring them up to date?
SpaceX’s AI business is beating expectations
TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX hit profitability in the third quarter, with net income of $4.4 billion. AI was the engine.
Minisforum’s Thunderbolt 5 dock lets mini PCs run a full desktop GPU for video editing
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
If you edit video on a mini PC and are tired of slow exports and choppy timelines, Minisforum has a solution that lets you plug in a full-size desktop GPU without sacrificing your compact setup. We've had excellent experiences with Minisforum's own mini PC range, and right now, its DEG2 external GPU docking station is down to $219 (was $399) at Newegg when you use code SPCN6 . • Best for: video e
OpenAI acquires startup Orchestra Bio to beef up its biotech business
TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI says it's adding Orchestra's team and technology to work on Rosalind, its AI model for life sciences research, and to its related Rosalind Workbench tool, a harness that aims to help researchers plan experiments and analyze results.
SpaceX Swings to a Profit, as A.I. Business Grows
NYT > Technology / 10h
Elon Musk’s rocket company said its artificial intelligence spending had soared, but revenue more than doubled from its Starlink internet satellite service and A.I. products.
Archaeologists Thought Malta’s Mysterious Stone ‘Railways’ Were Prehistoric. The Evidence Tells a Different Story
Gizmodo / 10h
Archaeologists have long contested the true origins of the numerous trails carved into the bedrocks of the Maltese archipelago. The answer may not be as mysterious as some hoped.
6 surprising USB accessories you can plug into your phone that actually work
How-To Geek / 10h
I have an extra Android Auto Wireless adapter with a USB-C to USB adapter. Since I recently upgraded to a different one, I figured I could make some use of the adapter portion of it. What better way to do that than hook random stuff up to my phone and tablet and see what works? So I tested basically every USB device I had with my phone and tablet. My benchmark for most of these tests is how well
JustWatch, which tackles streaming fragmentation, launches own streaming service
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Since launching in 2015, JustWatch has helped people navigate the growing number of streaming services by providing a guide on where to find movies they want to stream. Now JustWatch has its own streaming service and wants people to subscribe. Launched today, JustWatch TV offers some movies available for free with ads that aren’t free on any other streaming service, including Green Room (2015), L
Meta drops the word "train" from its commercial TOS after AI backlash
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Hoping to quell criticism, Meta has dropped the word “train” from its “streamlined” commercial terms of service that kick in on October 30. Last week, Meta faced backlash after legal experts warned that the tech giant’s sweeping new commercial terms of service seemed to give Meta permission to endlessly scrape websites linked on business pages. Talking to Nieman Lab, experts suggested that Meta c
Gemini's Personal Intelligence is coming to cars
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Google kicked off 2026 with the addition of Personal Intelligence to Gemini, allowing its AI to pull in more of your data to formulate answers. It started as a paid feature but eventually came to all Gemini users. However, this feature wasn't available in the car until now. Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence to Android Auto and Google Built-in, and it is still, thankfully, an optional fe
OpenBSD 8.0 arrives with security record still intact
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
OpenBSD 8.0 is here, marking the project's 61st release and continuing its schedule of semiannual releases dating back to 1996. What started more than 30 years ago as a fork of NetBSD has grown into one of the most security-conscious operating systems in active development. In a post to the project's announcements mailing list, OpenBSD founder Theo de Raadt highlights a host of improvements inclu
The Internet goes on high alert after discovery of 8 compromised TLS certs
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Security personnel around the world are on high alert Tuesday following the discovery of eight TLS certificates with private keys so weak they could allow anyone to mint trusted browser and app credentials for any site on the Internet. As of late morning Tuesday, browser makers and some major apps and programming languages had blocked all eight of the intermediate certificates. There are no repor
TP-Link tries to appease Trump admin with pledge to assemble routers in US
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
TP-Link yesterday announced plans to assemble Wi-Fi routers in the US, as the company attempts to get the Trump administration's approval to sell its newest routers to American consumers. The timing is uncertain, as TP-Link's press release said it expects US-based assembly to begin "as early as" 2027. TP-Link's application to sell new routers in the US could be rejected by the Trump administratio
Does anyone actually want to win the medium-lift race in the United States?
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
It has been 13 years since the debut of a new medium-lift rocket in the United States, the Antares vehicle developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation. The initial 100-series variant of the Antares rocket was kind of a hot mess. The rocket used old Soviet engines built during the era when Apollo astronauts were landing on the Moon. Decades later, in the 1990s, Aerojet acquired the engines and refur
Ukraine’s drone rescue of wounded soldier puts much touted idea into practice
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Ukraine’s unprecedented drone rescue of a wounded soldier from the battlefield has shown once again how battlefield necessity can spur innovation. The operation was revealed just days after separate Ukrainian drones designed for casualty evacuation were deployed for frontline testing—taking a step beyond the US military’s decades of experimentation with similar concepts. The drone evacuation of t
Quantum error correction goes well beyond breakeven
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Running complicated algorithms on quantum computing hardware is going to require the use of logical qubits, where collections of hardware qubits are linked together in ways that allow errors to be detected and corrected. In general, the more hardware qubits you dedicate to each logical qubit, the better the chances are of identifying errors. But, given that the hardware qubits are prone to errors
Meta tries to scapegoat staff who downloaded torrents to spare execs
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In copyright lawsuits over AI training, Meta has spent weeks blaming staff for downloading torrents. The company has now been ordered to name executives who authorized decisions to pirate books from shadow libraries like Anna’s Archive and LibGen, TorrentFreak reported . In a discovery order impacting a class action raised by book authors—including Richard Kadrey and Sarah Silverman—as well as a
A nightmare scenario for supermarkets: Hidden daily passwords and command injection flaws leave thousands of Danfoss supermarket systems open to remote takeover
2 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Thousands of Danfoss refrigeration controllers were discoverable through public internet scanning A hidden daily code could bypass normal administrator password verification An email configuration flaw could enable operating system command execution Thousands of Danfoss refrigeration management systems may face remote attacks after researchers uncovered authentication weaknesses and dangerous sof
You Can Now Lock Your Private ChatGPT Conversations With a PIN
Lifehacker / 10h
If you have personal conversations with ChatGPT that you don't want others to see, you can now add an extra layer of security for those specific chats. The new Locked Chats feature allows you to hide sensitive conversations behind a four-digit account PIN (or biometric authentication on mobile), meaning others with access to your device or screen can't read them. Locked chats are retained in your
Meta’s Muse AI Agent Caught Leaking Users’ Intimate Personal Information
Futurism / 10h
As Meta was scrambling to release its Muse AI agent to the public earlier last month, CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to social media to insist that it was “built from the ground up for privacy and security.” On X-formerly-Twitter, the billionaire’s simple post soon had a correction tagged on via a community note, and for good reason: the AI agent is a font of untold privacy horrors. As Ars Technica rep
Spotify Purged Over 50 Million AI Slop and Spam Songs From User Recommendations
Gizmodo / 10h
The music streaming giant has updated its recommendation system to prioritize music made by human artists over AI slop.
Astrolab’s upcoming rover will run the first LLMs on the moon
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Large language models are set to go lunar. A computer capable of running AI software is one of the payloads aboard Astrolab’s FLIP lunar rover, which is slated to head to Earth’s celestial companion as early as November 2026. The 480-kilogram FLIP rover, short for “FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform,” is the first in a series of vehicles NASA has contracted from Astrolab, including future buggies tha
Ryobi's 40V HP Cordless Leaf Blower Bundle is $79 off ahead of fall chore season
How-To Geek / 10h
Fall is here, and if your yard is starting to become overgrown by leaves, having a proper leaf blower that can actually handle heavier debris, like dry clippings on your driveway, can make getting yard chores done a lot easier. Ryobi's 40V HP Cordless Leaf Blower Bundle delivers all the power you need, and then some, as it has enough power to blast through damp leaves and even compacted grass, al
Meta suspends Muse chats sharing feature after it left private details exposed
Engadget / 10h
Researchers accessed 6,800 shared conversations with the AI agent, including internal company documents.
Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.
NYT > Technology / 10h
The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.
How to watch The Terminal List season 2 online – stream the Chris Pratt thriller from anywhere for free
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Stream The Terminal List season 2 on Prime (free trial) Watch Prime from anywhere with NordVPN (75% off) All 8 episodes drop Wednesday, October 21 Chris Pratt may be one of the biggest movie stars in the world but that doesn't stop him spending time on the small screen from time to time. On October 21 , he's back as James Reece for this crime thriller and this time he's been recruited by the US g
Acer Googlebook 14 review
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
At a glance: Acer Googlebook 14 What is it? The Acer Googlebook 14 is one of the first Googlebook devices on the market. Unlike budget Chromebooks , Googlebooks are premium laptops that run Googlebook OS, an operating system based on Android, and Acer’s model is the most affordable variant and the only one that currently offers a 2-in-1 form factor. What does it cost? Googlebooks aren’t budget de
Android Auto's Gemini update reads your Gmail so you can keep your eyes on the road
How-To Geek / 10h
Your car will soon know more about you. Google is rolling out Personal Intelligence in Gemini to both Android Auto and cars with Google built-in , giving your ride details that can save you time.
Chromebook or Googlebook: Which is the better choice?
How-To Geek / 10h
With the arrival of the next-generation, AI-focused Googlebooks , it's natural to wonder how the Chromebooks that have been around for over a decade compare, and if it's still worth considering one over a new Googlebook. Optimized for artificial intelligence, with native Android integration and new cross-device services, Googlebooks promise to be the future of Google laptops, but that doesn't mea
Tech Life
BBC News / 10h
The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.
Google is bringing a more personal version of its Gemini AI assistant to your car
TechCrunch / 10h
Google is bringing Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature to cars, allowing its AI assistant to draw on information from Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, and other Google services to deliver more personalized responses while driving.
Google brings Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto
Engadget / 10h
In the coming months, the feature will also roll out to cars with Google built-in.
Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval
NYT > Technology / 10h
After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s most popular plane.
Why the internet says You Can See Everything must be seen in theaters
Mashable / 10h
You Can See Everything has the internet in a chokehold. Since that teaser first dropped, people have been fascinated by the very idea that comedian Nathan Fielder made a documentary about infamous Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Then came a flood of praise from critics. Wild rumors about the movie's contents sprung up online. Finally, last weekend, the public had the chance to see if You Can S
'Some agents exhibited unintended web-browsing behavior': Tencent admits AI agents it was testing made more than 2,600 attempts in 11 days to slip past Alibaba's map defenses, just to find out which zoo gate people use
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Tencent says AI agents it used to evaluate third-party models showed "unintended" browsing behavior, the first such admission by a major Chinese firm Swarmchasers researchers logged more than 2,600 attempts by the Tencent Cloud fleet to pull entrance data from Alibaba's Amap Most attempts failed, but agents used a public scanner as a remote browser, and one leaked company API key returned real pl
This Super El Niño Is Drawing Exotic Species to the California Coast
Gizmodo / 10h
As Pacific temperatures rise, animals usually deterred by California's chilly waters are making an appearance.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit
BBC News / 11h
A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.
Polymarket Decides Taking Bets on the Outcome of a Rape Case Might Be a Bad Idea
Gizmodo / 11h
Here's a market: Yes or no, is Polymarket capable of shame?
GM to close Detroit battery-assembly plant, but not for reasons you might think
TechCrunch / 11h
GM is shuttering the Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant, though the closure has nothing to do with the automaker's electrification strategy.
3 ways to turn your old Wii Remote into a Home Assistant controller
How-To Geek / 11h
Despite its age, the Wii Remote can still be a useful device. It includes Bluetooth connectivity, motion sensors, an infrared camera, and multiple physical buttons. These features make it a great option for interacting with your smart home, and there are a few ways that you may be able to get your Wii Remote to control Home Assistant.
Employees warned TikTok about child exploitation, court documents show
Engadget / 11h
The company is facing hundreds of lawsuits over its record on safety.
‘The Prestige’ Re-Release Is Coming to IMAX
Gizmodo / 11h
Hope you aren't sick of seeing Christopher Nolan movies on premium screens, because 'The Prestige' is joining the IMAX party.
Capital One Venture X Business: Up To 300K Miles + $1,300 In Travel Credits With $120K Spend
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Capital One has two Venture-branded business cards. The Capital One Venture X Business is Capital One’s most lucrative business card. A new limited time welcome bonus has just launched, which is the biggest we’ve seen on the card… the catch is that the spending requirement is massive as well! If the high annual fee or spending requirement turns you off, the lower annual fee version, the Capital O
Major Data Center Developer Rents Floating Prison Barge to House Contract Construction Workers
Futurism / 11h
What does it take to get a hyperscale data center built this late into 2026? A whole army of contract laborers living on a prison barge, apparently. New reporting by Bloomberg revealed some bizarre details around the 30-megawatt data center being developed in Glomfjord, a small industrial village in Norway. Despite being heralded as a crown jewel of British data center company Nscale, the facilit
Hisense U6SF Pro review: a richly hued mini-LED TV with strong features, especially for the price
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Hisense U6SF Pro: One-minute review The Hisense U6SF Pro felt like a budget TV reaching for the mid-range when I first unboxed it. After spending some time with it, I think that impression stands. I don’t mean that in a derogatory way, either. If you had $650 for a TV, getting the 65-inch size of the Hisense U6SF Pro is certainly worth it. That price tag gets you a 4K resolution with a native 144
Baseus’ New Security Camera Keeps Intruders in the Spotlight
Gizmodo / 11h
The Baseus PrimeSentinel U2 Pro's motorized spotlight focuses on deterrence by following people as they move outside your home.
Russia Just Did Something Menacing in Orbit That Satellite Trackers Say Is a First
Gizmodo / 11h
Cosmos 2612 spent several days stalking a U.S.-operated commercial radar-imaging satellite believed to support the Ukrainian military.
Your carrier can see every website you visit on Android. Here's how to hide it from them
How-To Geek / 11h
Your carrier sees a lot more than you think it does, and it's all because everything you do is being logged. Before any of the encryption you're used to seeing kicks in, your phone has already sent your carrier a plain-text record of every site you're trying to reach. That happens constantly, in the background, for every app on your device, not just your browser.
The Next ‘Marvel Rivals’ Event Makes You Feel Like You’re in ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Gizmodo / 11h
NetEase's hero shooter will keep the 'Avengers: Endgame' love going with a large-scale war against Thanos.
Nearly $1 million worth of PSA-graded trading cards stolen in FedEx heist
Mashable / 11h
On Monday, Mashable reported on the burglary of a FedEx truck carrying packages of valuable trading cards, which had recently left a Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) facility in Southern California. PSA is a leader in grading valuable trading cards. New details have since emerged about the theft, which indicate that this was a more sophisticated, targeted heist. We also now know just how v
Google has joined Amazon in attacking Nvidia’s stronghold with AI app developers
TechCrunch / 11h
Google has joined Amazon in releasing a developer tool that makes it easy for PyTorch users to move their apps off Nvidia GPUs.
ChatGPT now lets you lock your chats
TechCrunch / 12h
The company says the feature is designed for situations where users might be discussing something personal or planning a surprise and want to keep those conversations private when handing their device to friends or family to show them something in another chat.
How long can you expect your original Steam Deck to last?
Engadget / 12h
The original Steam Deck has been around for a while, but unless you only play the heaviest games, it should be great for some time more.
Stranded Air Force Major Woke Up While Being Sexually Assaulted At Charlotte Marriott—Says Security Told Him To Shower Before Police Arrived
View from the Wing / 12h
A Marriott Titanium member says he woke up in his hotel bed to a stranger performing oral sex on him. He fought the man off, called the front desk, and says hotel security then told him to take a shower before police arrived — to reduce his risk of contracting HIV.
DeepSeek AI tools banned from US government agency systems as rift with China grows
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
US civilian agencies have been ordered to stop using DeepSeek and remove it from government systems DHS cited data security, user tracking, and potential national security risks tied to the AI model The move expands broader US restrictions on Chinese technology across government infrastructure The Donald Trump administration has banned Chinese Artificial Intelligence model DeepSeek from all civil
Why copying one giant file is a terrible way to test your SSD's speed
How-To Geek / 12h
You’ve just bought a new SSD and want to put it to the test, so you grab a large zip file and copy it between your two drives. Monitoring the transfer speed in real time seems like a straightforward way to see how fast your new SSD is.
Russia drafted plans for AI that could block 95% of VPNs — but the idea has quietly vanished from its national roadmap
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A draft of Russia's national AI plan proposed using AI to analyze 70% of blocked VPN services and lift blocking effectiveness to 95% The Digital Development Ministry says the measure is absent from the current draft, but Roskomnadzor's separately budgeted and arguably crucial ML filtering project remains The 95% is an effectiveness target, not accuracy, and sources expect AI to raise false positi
Samsung Has Already Found the Next Way to Unfold a Phone
Gizmodo / 12h
A leaker claims that the long-awaited Galaxy Z Slide is finally upon us.
Get $1,000 off the Nikon Z8 and take high-quality photos and videos anywhere
How-To Geek / 12h
Professional and amateur photographers need the best equipment to take incredible photos and videos. Nikon's Z8 is an excellent choice for any job, and you can now get it for $1,000 off in a bundle that includes all the accessories you'll need for a shoot.
AMD is bringing its next-gen FSR 4.1 upscaling tech to Xbox
Engadget / 12h
Coming soon to the X/S and Ally devices.
How to watch the 2026-2027 NBA season: Your guide to streaming every game
Mashable / 12h
The best NBA streaming deals at a glance: Best for ESPN and ABC games ESPN Unlimited annual plan $319.99/year (save $63.89) Best for NBC and Peacock games Peacock Premium annual plan $129.99/year (save $25.89) Best for Prime Video games Prime Video only $8.99/month (save $6/month compared to Prime subscription) BEST FOR OUT-OF-MARKET GAMES NBA League Pass starting at $16.99/month A couple monumen
‘Wildwood’ Will Take Your Breath Away
Gizmodo / 12h
Laika's latest stop-motion animated film is a technical wonder, with an ambitious and moving story.
Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Global Policy Chief, to Leave After 15 Years
NYT > Technology / 12h
Joel Kaplan, a former adviser to George W. Bush known for his Republican ties, had helped Meta build its relationship with the Trump administration.
The Bilt Palladium Card Looks Too Complicated But It’s The Best Everyday Rewards Card
View from the Wing / 12h
The Bilt Palladium Card looks complicated, but even used simply as a 2x-everywhere card it may be the strongest general spending product on the market because Bilt Points transfer to the best airline and hotel partners. For those willing to lean in, Bilt Cash, Points Accelerators, Rent Day transfer bonuses, and fee-free rent or mortgage payments can make the value far richer.
Just Eat's AI images trial has exposed a much bigger problem with AI
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Just Eat has apologized after its new AI service designed to auto-generate images of food items got confused and put an image of bacon and eggs swimming in a glass of cola on the menu for a Northern Ireland restaurant. The restaurant, which offers a range of soda breads, ended up with sausages, bacon and fried eggs floating in pints of fizzy drinks instead of the Irish breakfast sandwiches they w
Voters Believe Republicans Want to Give Tax Breaks to Big Tech More Than Democrats
Gizmodo / 12h
71% of Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities, according to Gallup.
I built a tiny movie library around films no streaming service can be trusted to keep
How-To Geek / 12h
Streaming has made watching movies incredibly convenient, but that convenience comes at a higher cost than just the rising subscription fees. Movies can disappear from services, or the available versions can change. I decided to build a small permanent library of movies I don't trust streaming services with.
Singapore Airlines First Class Passengers Now Get A Personal Concierge At Changi Airport
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Singapore Airlines is known for its phenomenal first class experience ( marketed as First Class on the 777 , and Suites Class on the A380 ) — the airline has a great onboard experience , and a very good lounge at its Singapore Changi hub. One thing that has historically been missing with Singapore Airlines’ first class product offering is making the ground experience seamless and end-to-end. A fe
How often should you restart your Apple Watch?
Engadget / 12h
Your Apple Watch doesn't need frequent restarts like a computer, but you might still want to shut down when something's off.
Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about half as much of Anthropic as CEO Dario Amodei
TechCrunch / 12h
Eric Schmidt’s fortune is about to get even bigger.
'Vorssaint' Replaced at Least 10 Utility Apps on My Mac
Lifehacker / 12h
Plenty of Mac apps do one job, and do it quite well. For example, KeyboardCleanTool lets you disable your Mac's keyboard temporarily while you get dust, food particles, and gunk off the keyboard. I love these apps, but if you keep installing utilities, things start to feel crowded; it can be a real problem even trying to remember that you have an app installed for a specific task. This is where V
French Government Calls Emergency Meetings With Platforms Over Protests
Wired / 12h
TikTok and other sites were told to curb protest footage and AI-altered images, while online retailers like Vinted and eBay reportedly signed an agreement stop looted goods from flooding resale sites.
Trump’s Department of Homeland Security Secretly Ordered Cybersecurity Operatives to Acquire a Voting Machine and Hack It
Futurism / 12h
Donald Trump’s second spin in the White House has been mired in high-profile incidents of graft and corruption, like the family’s tech stock profiteering , or the now-infamous TrumpCoin scandal . But the president’s latest grift goes far beyond personal wheeling and dealing, extending into the very machines some 174 million voting-aged Americans could use to cast their ballots. A bombshell invest
Love Is Blind Season 11: Here’s the cast and their Instagram profiles
Mashable / 12h
The first five episodes of Love Is Blind Season 11 hit Netflix on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and this time, we’re following 30 singles from the Boston area who are ready to find true love and settle down. The fresh group of New Englanders is taking on the challenge of getting engaged without seeing their potential spouses. The season is hosted by married celebrity couple Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey ,
Millions of California students have sensitive data stolen — names, SSIDs, home addresses and more taken in attack on nonprofit
