This storage tech was supposed to be the future—here is why it failed
How-To Geek / 8h
A little over a decade ago, SSDs began to drop in price, making them a viable storage option for consumer PCs and offering significantly faster performance than traditional HDDs.
Love Island USA saw Trinity and Bryce get back together, and the internet couldnt be happier
Mashable / 24min
The "Casa Amor" portion of Love Island USA ended with a recoupling in Season 8, Episode 21, marking the ultimate test of faith for the Islanders when it comes to their partners. One couple in particular passed with flying colors, and social media users couldn't contain their excitement. SEE ALSO: 'Love Island USA' Casa Amor served up bombshells, drama, and “French fries” Things weren't looking to
I track Dell laptop prices, and this AU$1,139 Dell 14 Plus is the EOFY deal I’d recommend before time runs out
Latest from TechRadar / 59min
Dell's EOFY laptop discounts can be a little less obvious than a normal retailer sale, because there’s no before price shown after a drop. Fortunately, I track Dell pricing, so I can spot when an easily missed price drop is actually worth paying attention to. That's why the Dell 14 Plus caught my eye: it's a compact 14-inch Windows laptop with a pretty grunty Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, 16GB RAM an
Hurdle hints and answers for June 29, 2026
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Southwest Credit Card Offers: Earn Up To 90,000 Bonus Points (Last Chance)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Southwest Airlines is one of the most flown airlines in the United States, thanks to its massive domestic route network, along with generally friendly service. The carrier’s co-branded credit cards are quite popular with consumers, and several weeks ago we saw limited time welcome offers rolled out on them, offering up to 90,000 bonus points. I’d like to post a heads up that this is the last chan
House of the Dragon cast unpack Season 3, episode 2s biggest moments
Mashable / 3h
"It's our house, man." Matt Smith declares the Targaryen energy of House of the Dragon Season 3 , episode 2, as Mashable tasked the cast with unpacking the episode's biggest moments. And there are many of them. As Team Black march back into the Red Keep, and Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) finally stares down the Iron Throne, episode 2 sees the major players of Westeros making monumental moves.
House of the Dragon leaves out a key book detail about Rhaenyra and the Iron Throne
Mashable / 3h
Team Black supporters, rejoice! Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) has the Iron Throne, and King's Landing with it. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3: How does Rhaenyra's conquest of King's Landing compare to the book? The momentous victory comes at the end of House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2, when Rhaenyra, Daemon (Matt Smith), and the rest of Team Black's dragonriders descend
Dear House of the Dragon: Enough with the threats of sexual violence
Mashable / 3h
No matter where you stand in the Game of Thrones versus House of the Dragon debate, there's one area where the prequel series trounces the original, and that's its treatment of sexual violence. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' review: Season 3 atones for the sins of Season 2 Onscreen sexual violence was a constant from Game of Thrones ' very first episode, in which Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa) raped D
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2s Harrenhal invasion reveals more than you think about Aemond
Mashable / 3h
You can see why people talk about Harrenhal being cursed. Not only is the place a spooky, ruined husk of a castle, but it's now been invaded by both Team Black and Team Green since the Dance of the Dragons began. Daemon (Matt Smith) conquered it back in House of the Dragon Season 2, and now Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) has done the same thing. But what do their very comparable, but also very different,
House of the Dragon Season 3: How does Rhaenyras conquest of Kings Landing compare to the book?
Mashable / 3h
After 20 episodes, several bloody battles, and the death of two sons, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) has finally done it. She's taken the Iron Throne of Westeros. SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 family tree: How the Targaryens, Velaryons, and Hightowers connect The victory comes at the end of House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2, which sees Rhaenyra and Daemon (Matt Smith) crash Kin
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2: Aemond, WTF did you DO?
Mashable / 3h
If you can hear the sound of screeching angst on the wind, that's no rogue dragon . That's me, after watching House of the Dragon 's latest episode. Season 3 , episode 2 of the HBO series features the loss of one of my favourite characters in Westeros, at the hands of one of the most diabolical. We're used to character deaths by now — this is the Game of Thrones universe — but this death in parti
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2s prophecy moment, explained
Mashable / 3h
House of the Dragon can't get enough of a good prophecy. We've already had a number of these courtesy of Helaena (Phia Saban), but there's one big central prophecy that things keep coming back to. We're talking, of course, about the Song of Ice and Fire dream that Aegon the Conqueror himself had, and which Viserys (Paddy Considine) told young Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) about back in the show's very
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 29, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a nature lover. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 29, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a musician. 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. Ther
Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 29, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're all natural. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections h
House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2 finally answers one of the big questions from last season
Mashable / 3h
Warning: Contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 3, episode 2. It's always nice to see a familiar face in House of the Dragon , even if said face is rolling across the floor of the Great Hall minutes after reappearing on our screens. We're talking, of course, about Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), the former Hand of the King who's had quite the spectacular fall from grace since Season 1. But
Amazon AU’s best early Prime Day deal gives you 3 months of free reading and listening
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
With just days to go before Prime Day 2026 kicks off in Australia , it's no surprise that early deals have already started, with Amazon's own subscription services being the stars of the opening act. You can now get three months of free Kindle Unlimited and Audible if you're a new or returning customer to either or both of the services, which is fantastic news for avid readers. That's the best ea
Mythos Scale Models and the Monetization Implications
Next Big Future / 4h
Mythos-class models (Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, Fable 5, and Mythos 5) represent a new capability tier above the previous Opus-class frontier models (Claude Opus 4.x series). They mark a meaningful step up in agentic/long-horizon reasoning, complex multi-step planning, software engineering, and especially autonomous cybersecurity capabilities (vulnerability discovery, exploit chaining, and
Failure to Accept and React to a CHANGED AI WORLD Will Destroy Your Portfolio
Next Big Future / 4h
You may not be able to predict the changes but at least accept that change has already happened. It will help save your investments. I review the Opus scale models and the Mythos scale model monetization and productivity impact in the article at this link. AI revenue beats all other revenue and all other profit. ... Read more
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, June 29 (game #1114)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, June 28 (game #1113) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever w
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, June 29 (game #1617)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, June 28 (game #1616) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going s
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, June 29 (game #848)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, June 28 (game #847) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,
Giant Pickup Trucks Are Killing Pedestrians in Incredible Numbers
Futurism / 6h
The true scourge of American roadways isn’t pot holes, rush hour traffic, or grandmas ambling down the fast lane. It’s oversized pickup trucks and SUVs. A new investigation by The New York Times found that the number of pedestrian deaths has surged by 75 percent since the explosion of these large vehicles around 2009, translating to thousands of more pedestrians being killed who otherwise would’v
We Are Extremely Skeptical of MidJourney’s Weird Device That It Claims Submerges Your Entire Body and Scans It With Ultrasound
Futurism / 6h
In February 2024, scientific journal Frontiers was forced to retract a paper by a team of Chinese and Indian researchers after finding that their study contained nonsensical, AI-generated diagrams, including one of a rat with wildly oversized genitals. As the scandal unfolded, the researchers admitted that they’d produced the absurd picture using Midjourney, an AI-powered image generator. Two yea
Woman Surprised When Flock Surveillance Tower Appears in Her Yard Without Warning
Futurism / 6h
The law’s gaze has grown harder to escape, as surveillance drones and AI-integrated cameras now track movement across public and private spaces alike. And as one Virginia resident recently discovered, Johnny Law is a good listener, too. According to reporting by Virginia’s WSLS 10 , Kat Vaughn of Roanoke was alarmed to discover a Flock audio detection pole had been erected in her front yard. Vaug
There May Be Bizarre Forms of Consciousness Drifting Through the Universe, Mind-Bending Paper Claims
Futurism / 6h
Anyone who saw the blockbuster sci-fi film “Project Hail Mary” will remember Rocky, a creature unlike anything we’ve seen on Earth. The five-legged alien is composed of a rock-like material, hence its nickname, and comes from a fictional planet where temperatures and a high-pressure ammonia-dominant atmosphere has driven evolution in a radically different direction (still, he’s a cool guy.) The i
Devastating Droughts Are Punching Massive Sinkholes Into Critical Farmland
Futurism / 6h
Human activity-driven climate change has exacerbated droughts, making them more frequent, last longer, and more severe. This summer is already breaking records, with all but five US states currently experiencing droughts. The effects can be devastating, from decimating livestock and straining agricultural supply chains to reducing crop yield and threatening global food security. In parts of Turke
Quote of the day by filmmaker Tim Burton: 'It's like a robot taking your humanity, your soul' — a scathing slapdown on AI cloning artistic styles
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Generative AI is capable of some astonishing feats, with image and video generators, in particular, capable of creating stunning visual scenes based on text-based instructions. Plenty of the images you can generate, however, steal the distinctive styles of iconic artists – and many of these artists aren't best pleased. Imitation is the best form of flattery Filmmaker Tim Burton, who created heavi
California law targeting loud streaming ads takes effect on July 1
TechCrunch / 8h
Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter.
The World’s Best Airport Lounges Are Hard To Access. Here’s How You Can Actually Get Into Them
View from the Wing / 8h
Air France La Première may be the best airport lounge in the world, but almost nobody can access it. These are the lounges I’d actually build a trip around, from Qatar’s museum-like Al Safwa lounge and Cathay Pacific’s The Pier to Qantas First in Sydney, American Flagship First Dining, Capital One Landing, Air Canada Signature Suites, and Lufthansa’s First Class Terminal.
New Report Says Car Market Will Have to Shrink Significantly by 2040
Gizmodo / 9h
It's almost as bleak out there for car companies as it is for car buyers.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is All About the Comics
Gizmodo / 9h
If you're big on comics, watching 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' in theaters will also be a two-hour Easter Egg hunt
Anne Rice's Immortal Universe: TV's most underrated shared universe, explained
How-To Geek / 9h
Shared universe franchises have become so commonplace in Hollywood that the format has made its way to television, yet there is one underrated horror franchise that I feel doesn't receive the recognition it deserves. Not only have properties like Marvel and Star Wars successfully bridged the worlds of movie and television like never before, but franchises like The Boys and Star Trek prove that ev
These 5 compact cars get 35 MPG without a hybrid setup—and cost way less
How-To Geek / 9h
Hybrid models have become the default recommendation for anyone looking to save money at the pump. Automakers continue to expand their electrified lineups, and many buyers assume that impressive fuel economy now requires some form of battery assistance.
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off
One Mile at a Time / 10h
In August 2025, we saw the launch of the $395 annual fee Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card , one of the most lucrative airline credit cards on the market. This is a card I have, and it’s one where I think it’s really hard to go wrong. Several weeks ago, we saw a huge new welcome offer introduced on the card, which I’d argue is the best publicly available offer that we’ve seen, eve
The 5 best documentaries of June 2026—on Netflix, Prime, HBO Max, and more
How-To Geek / 10h
Documentaries have quietly become one of the most reliable genres to watch on streaming. And whether they're delivering everything from tabloid-worthy court cases and gorgeous concert epics to soaring music biographies and a fish-out-of-water series that shouldn't be good but is, a good doc mixes the best parts of journalism, entertainment, and storytelling.
Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck?
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
German physicist Max Planck was one of the pioneers of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century, earning the 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of quanta . There has never been a whisper of scandal about the man's integrity or his scientific work. So a pair of science historians were puzzled when they discovered that a scientific journal had inexplicably retracted two of Planck's pa
Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls short
TechCrunch / 10h
"Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.”
Booking an Airbnb or Vrbo? Here’s how to earn extra airline rewards
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Sometimes, a vacation rental is the best option. I've used Marriott Homes & Villas to earn Marriott Bonvoy points on several recent short-term apartment rentals, and there are also Hyatt Homes & Hideaways and the Apartment Collection by Hilton if you want to stick to the major hotel loyalty programs. But sometimes, an Airbnb or a Vrbo ends up being the best option for your trip. So, here's how to
The Ninja AutoBarista Pro accommodates two totally different coffee-drinkers — and I wish all coffee machines made life this easy
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I live in a two coffee-drinker household, and my husband and I don't always agree on what makes a perfect cup of coffee. Luckily, with the Ninja AutoBarista Pro, we don't have to come to a compromise. This machine lets you easily swap out two different kinds of whole beans plus whatever pre-ground beans you like. In addition, you can set up two different user profiles for each kind of coffee beve
This Linux storage feature feels like cheating once you understand it
How-To Geek / 10h
Storage is one of those parts of Linux that most people only think about when something breaks. You pick a file system during install, trust it with your files, and then forget it exists. It sits under everything: your OS, your home folder, your logs, your downloads, your work, and all the small mistakes you make while changing things. For years, that mostly means one thing: when a file changes,
The World’s Worst Business Class Seats: Here Are My Picks, Do You Agree?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Typically I like to make “best of” lists, including about the world’s best business class seats , world’s best business class airlines , etc. Not to be too negative, but I thought it would be nice to mix things up, and talk about the world’s worst business class seats. I figured that sounds kind of fun, though I do have a bit of PTSD about labeling things as “worst,” following my Cairo Airport sa
Bilt Credit Card Guide: Compare Benefits And Rewards Of All 3 Bilt Cards
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Bilt is the platform that is best known for offering rewards for housing payments . Earlier this year we saw major changes to the company’s rewards concept, and Bilt now has three Mastercard credit cards serviced by Cardless, which are potentially worth considering. Long story short, if you pay rent or have a mortgage, there’s huge value to the Bilt ecosystem. And even if you don’t, there could s
Here’s Why ‘Supergirl’ Ends and Sounds Like That
Gizmodo / 10h
Craig Gillespie and Ana Nogueira dive into the narrative and musical choices made with 'Supergirl.'
Your Pixel Watch can do things no other Android smartwatch can—don't miss out
How-To Geek / 10h
Not all Android smartwatches are created equal. The Pixel Watch has a few exclusive features that you won’t find on a Galaxy Watch or any other Wear OS device. If you have one on your wrist, you should be sure to know the benefits.
Australia is doubling max fines for social media ban violations
Mashable / 10h
Australia's teen social media ban has been in effect since December , and the government's verdict on how it's going is pretty clear: not well enough. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this week that Australia will double the maximum penalty for violating its social media minimum age law, raising the fine ceiling from $AUD49.5 million ($US33 million) to $AUD99 million ($US68.2 million). T
Federal Agents Reportedly Tracked Down an Anti-ICE Dad in a New York Hotel. It’s Not Clear How
Gizmodo / 11h
It's easy to imagine which technologies agents could have used, but none would be normal in this context.
Hilton Guests Bear-Sprayed At Pool, Qantas First Lounge Floods, And British Airways Leaves Drinks On The Floor
View from the Wing / 11h
Embassy Suites guests were attacked with bear spray during a pool argument, the Qantas First Lounge at LAX is closed after flooding, and British Airways faces a food-safety complaint over drinks stored on the cabin floor. Also: American’s LAX Terminal 4 concessions plan, a miserable tarmac delay that still did not make onboard smoking legal, and an ugly misuse of child protective services against
5 easy ways to get more range out of your EV
Engadget / 11h
These little tricks will help you spend more time driving instead of charging.
Megapod is the modular AI data center kit that Elon Musk's Tesla wants to sell — but there's a tiny problem (actually, three)
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Despite Tesla trademark application, the Megapod concept already exists Megapod's trademark is owned by someone else Nvidia and others already dominate this market Tesla has filed a trademark application for ‘Megapod’ as the company begins to expand beyond electric cars, batteries and solar energy. Already with fingers in the autonomous transportation and humanoid robotics pies with Robotaxi and
The Bilt Palladium Card Looks Too Complicated. Used Simply, It May Be The Best Everyday Rewards Card
View from the Wing / 11h
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.
This app turned me into the music creator that GarageBand never could
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Over the years, there's been one iPhone app that keeps drawing me back. It’s called GarageBand, and since its iOS release in 2011, it has consistently managed to keep its claws stuck into me. There’s something about being able to generate good-sounding music with just a few loops that keeps me dreaming of being a music creator! But, as good as GarageBand is, it’s not the only kid on the block, an
The Persona 6 teaser already has me feeling hopeful about the series' future — here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I’m a huge Atlus fan. I’ve played through countless games from the legendary Japanese developer, from the oddball sheep-infused puzzler Catherine: Full Body to my favorite Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) ever made, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne , which I recently replayed on the PlayStation Portal . But although I’d typically lean towards the moodier vibe of SMT, I can’t deny that the Persona
5 HBO Max superhero movies to stream after watching Supergirl
How-To Geek / 11h
The DC Universe has a new hero, and her name is Kara Zor-El. Supergirl , the second movie in James Gunn's new DCU, is now in theaters nationwide. House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock plays the titular hero, who teams up with a young girl and embarks on a quest for vengeance. The reviews have been mixed, with Alcock garnering praise for her performance, while the story itself has been subject to cri
Unlock Hidden Phone Features with These Secret Codes
How-To Geek / 11h
A few years ago, I went through a device upgrade for a family friend that required finding device information very quickly. My carrier sent me some information about finding the IMEI on my device. When I learned there were essentially secret codes on different Android models, of course, I wanted to test a few of them out.
Prosecutors use mans ChatGPT log in unsuccessful arson trial
Mashable / 12h
Earlier this year, we reported on the disturbing trend of AI chatbots actually helping individuals plan out violent attacks , and Florida prosecutors have already investigated ChatGPT for its purported role in a deadly shooting , but there's another, even more famous incident that might have been planned out with the help of AI: the Pacific Palisades fire of 2025. SEE ALSO: ChatGPT’s AI market sh
Writer Ian Bogost says ‘The Small Stuff’ can help us reclaim our lives from too much convenience
TechCrunch / 12h
Has Silicon Valley been building the wrong things?
Mercy on Prime Video is a huge AI flop — but Chris Pratt's double bill recommendation is the underrated Christopher Nolan movie you need to stream ASAP
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Cast your mind back to the so-called "flopfest" season that is January. Only five short months ago, Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson were fronting Mercy , a new movie following a man falsely accused of murder, only to be tried by an AI-generated court. What Stars Watch Everyone gets stuck on what to watch next — so let’s make that choice easier with the help of your favorite actors. What Stars Wa
5 iPhone apps I can't live without — from StoryGraph to Google Photos
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Apps are the lifeblood of smartphones, and with so many to choose from, we inevitably have our own favorites. As such, the apps I'm about to suggest might not be essential for everyone, but they are for me — and you never know, you might just fall in love with them too. These are five of the iPhone apps I use most throughout my day, so they essentially define how I use my phone. For the most part
Don't buy a Toyota Tundra until you see GM’s new 2027 V8 trucks
How-To Geek / 12h
The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra landed in quick succession in June 2026, both highlighted by a pair of sixth-generation Small Block V8 engines that include a 6.6-liter, the largest naturally aspirated V8 in the half-ton truck segment.
Australia doubles the maximum penalty for its social media ban
Engadget / 12h
The fine can now potentially hit 99 million AUD, or $68 million.
I finally tried the open-source Google Maps rival nobody talks about—here are 4 things it does better than Google
How-To Geek / 12h
Google Maps is ubiquitous and the obvious default for Android users looking to find their way. But excellent alternatives are available, many of which are powered by the OpenStreetMap database.
Please stop using your monitor as a USB hub
How-To Geek / 12h
Having USB ports built directly into your monitor is awesome. They’re in a convenient spot, making it easier to plug in things near the monitor, like light bars or frequently used USB devices such as
