Meta confirms smart glasses were recording without being activated
Mashable / 9h
Yet another major privacy issue has hit a Meta-owned company. This time it's a Meta product that certainly could not afford to have any privacy issues: Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. According to numerous reports from users, Meta's smart glasses have been making audio recordings of their conversations without the user's permission. Meta has since confirmed the issue and have said it's been fixed. "T
E Ink announces Kaleido 4 with improved color and brightness for ereaders
Latest from TechRadar / 4min
E Ink has announced the next generation of its color ereader screens Dubbed Kaleido 4, this technology promises improved clarity, less graininess, and double the colors So far, it's only been announced for a single ereader, but it's sure to come to others Hot take: I don’t think color ereaders are very good in general. The colors themselves are muted, and typically — such as with E Ink’s Kaleido
Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo goes on pre-order today at 8AM ET
Engadget / 8min
The Apple Store is down ahead of pre-orders for the first folding iPhone.
This implant can restore sight for patients with macular degeneration
MIT Technology Review / 26min
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects more than 5 million people around the world. And until now, no treatment could restore their vision. The Prima system, which was approved in Europe in July and is awaiting FDA clearance in the US, changes that. It combines a retinal implant with camera-equipped eyeglasses to improve sight in patients who develop a blind spot in the middle of their v
Love is infrastructure
MIT Technology Review / 26min
I. Meet cute Barnabas and Mainspring grew up near at hand, about an hour apart with good traffic, but for a long time they weren’t close. They traded glimpses and occasional hellos and then went about their business. Both of them carried on livelier conversations with farther-flung neighbors, who were richer and had more to offer. When Mainspring did interact with Barnabas, it was cringe. Mainspr
Can’t bear to say goodbye to your pet? Biotech’s got you covered.
MIT Technology Review / 26min
Pet longevity is a growing area of research: Companies like Loyal are trialing drugs in over 1,300 dogs to combat aging, metabolic disease, and conditions like arthritis — and there's even a longevity medicine company focused entirely on cats. Cloning offers grieving owners "a way to hold on": For $50,000, US company Viagen Pets will create a genetic twin of your dog or cat — not an exact replica
Astronomers spot something positively enormous behind the Milky Way
Mashable / 36min
Astronomers peering past the crowded, dusty plane of the Milky Way have spotted a tangle of radio light , glowing inside a massive collision of lots of galaxies. The space object loops and curls in thin strands, earning its nickname, the Treble Clef. It's what researchers refer to as a "radio phoenix," a cloud of faded particles brought back to life. It lurks inside a galaxy cluster — a huge grou
The best iPhone Duo preorder deals (so far): How to get Apples new foldable for as low as $799
Mashable / 36min
Best iPhone Duo preorder deals: Apple Store (AT&T) $799 (save up to $1,200 with eligible trade-in and AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan) Apple Store (T-Mobile) $999 (save up to $1,000 with eligible trade-in and Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan) AT&T $799 (save up to $1,200 with trade-in worth $230 or more and AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan) Xfinity Mobile $999 (save up to $1,000 with qual
Your PDF headaches could end with this $69.99 lifetime tool
Mashable / 36min
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to UPDF’s PDF editing, conversion, OCR, annotation, and document management tools for $69.99 (reg. $149.99). Opens in a new window Credit: UPDF UPDF - Edit & Convert PDF: Lifetime Subscription $69.99 $149.99 Save $80.00 PDFs are supposed to make sharing documents easier. Editing them, however, can feel like an entirely different assignment. UPDF offers a lifetime subscr
Smart buyers don’t sleep on a $9.97 Windows 11 Pro offer
Mashable / 36min
TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for one PC for $9.97 (reg. $199) during the Microsoft Flash Sale through Oct. 20. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $9.97 $199 Save $189.03 If your PC has been running a little sluggish or you’ve been meaning to bring your system up to speed , Windows 11 Pro is just $9.97 (MSRP $199) through 11:59 p.m. PT on Oct.20 as par
AdultFriendFinder vs. Sniffies: Whats the better site for hooking up?
Mashable / 36min
Gay men are absolutely spoiled for choice in the world of hookup apps and sites, but that doesn't mean every option is worthy of your time. If you're looking for a fast connection, whether virtual or in person, some services clearly stand out. Today, we're pitting one of the internet's oldest hookup sites against one of the newest hookup sites in a head-to-head battle to see which option comes ou
Tesla Roadster tricks: See them all in one place
Mashable / 36min
Kicking off the Tesla Roadster unveiling on Thursday, CEO Elon Musk said he brought a live audience to make sure people don't think what the company will show was AI-generated. He wasn't joking. During the presentation, the Tesla Roadster successfully performed a number of tricks that boggle the mind and are mostly at odds with anything any regular car can even come close to doing. This includes
The best early Black Friday outdoor deals: Super early discounts on Yeti, Igloo, Coleman, and more
Mashable / 36min
The best early Black Friday outdoor deals: Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $499.99 (save $100) Best tent deal Kelty Timeout 6 Tent $134.73 (save $46.22) Best cooler deal Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler $340 (save $85) Whether you like to get outdoors yourself or your favorite people go camping often, shopping Black Friday deals for outdoor gear is always a great move. Just like p
Egypt’s Climate-Resilient ‘Super Corals’ Are Starting to Feel the Heat
Wired / 39min
Scientists can’t agree why reefs in the Red Sea have long been immune to bleaching. The answer could be the key to saving these tough corals as climate change begins taking its toll.
The Wyze BodyScan smart scale redefines what is possible at a budget price point
Latest from TechRadar / 40min
Wyze BodyScan smart scale: One-minute review Over the years, Wyze has released a number of high-profile smart products across a range of different industries. They began with cameras but have expanded their range to offer vacuums, lights, locks, and a collection of affordable smart scales. The Wyze BodyScan sits just underneath their most premium offering, the BodyScan Ultra, and is the brand’s m
AI adoption has a talent problem - here’s how to solve it
Latest from TechRadar / 40min
Businesses are moving quickly to embed AI tools across all functions, from marketing and HR to sales and operations. In part because they don’t want to be left behind, but productivity gains, customer expectations, competitive pressure and revenue growth are all pushing organizations to adopt AI at speed. The bigger story is that AI is moving faster than most businesses can adapt. The tools are a
Tesla’s new Roadster can do a barrel roll, climb walls and hit 230mph
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Tesla demonstrates much-rumored cold-gas thruster technology New Roadster can "jump" and flip in the air Fan system creates downforce that will "crush every track record" Following a typically awkward and slightly slapdash presentation at SpaceX’s Rocket Test and Development Center in McGregor, Texas, Tesla finally unveiled its new Roadster after nearly a decade of delays. The event, which felt a
Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'
BBC News / 1h
Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.
Gmail's Live AI search feature arrives for Google AI subscribers
Engadget / 1h
Gmail's search can be frustrating and basic, but Google is finally smartening it up for AI plan subscribers.
IHG One Rewards Milestone Rewards: How To Earn Suite Upgrades & Lounge Access
One Mile at a Time / 1h
There are pros and cons to each hotel loyalty program . Among the major hotel loyalty programs, World of Hyatt is my favorite, followed by Marriott Bonvoy, followed by Hilton Honors, followed by IHG One Rewards. There’s still a lot of value with IHG One Rewards, in particular with the Milestone Rewards program, which allows you to select rewards when passing certain thresholds. In this post, I’d
Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve.
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined Australia in restricting minors from accessing social media—barring children under 15 from major platforms, before the ban was blocked by the country’s top court on human rights grounds. The UK aims to forbid kids under 16 from accessing Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms in early 2027, and the EU has announced its own plan to prohibit
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AI did not delete Swedish reality TV series, broadcaster says
Mashable / 2h
Swedish television channel TV4 has refuted reports that an AI agent deleted an entire season of a television show mere weeks before it was scheduled to air. Instead, the problem was allegedly caused by human error. SEE ALSO: JPMorgan Chase blocks outside AI agents, limiting what Muse can do for users As initially reported by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet (translated via Google Translate), sources
Tesla unveils new Roadster and yes, it can actually fly
Mashable / 2h
Tesla 's Roadster may be a few years late, but at least it launched with a bang. The new Roadster , unveiled late on Thursday in McGregor, Texas, is an electric supercar boasting numbers that seem impossible. Far more fascinating than the numbers was a demo in which the car was driven upside down on a ramp and then, using boosters on the bottom and the sides, flips itself over mid-air and gently
No need to pay monthly for cloud storage — 20TB of Scramble is a flat $349.95
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get 20TB of lifetime Scramble Cloud storage for just $349.95 (reg. $1,440), with end-to-end encryption, private sharing, WebDAV, CLI access, and no recurring subscription fees. Opens in a new window Credit: Scramble Cloud Scramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $349.95 $1,440 Save $1,090.05 Some people immediately delete old files. Others keep every photo, video, project, and b
Dark Matter Season 2, episode 8 reveals who Charlie saw at Laurels house
Mashable / 2h
Dark Matter Season 2 is refusing to neglect the multiple versions of its characters. We already had a very strong standalone episode that tracked the lives of several of the Jasons (Joel Edgerton) who leave their family behind at the end of Season 1, and episode 8 has just delivered more of the same. This time, we have the backstory to new character Laurel (Margo Martindale), who we met back in e
How to watch Tulsa King season 4 online for free – stream Sylvester Stallone's crime drama from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Sylvester Stallone has unfinished business in Tulsa King season 4 as the hit Taylor Sheridan series returns to the small screen for more chaos on the streets. You can watch Tulsa King season 4 online from anywhere with a VPN . Premier: Friday, October 16 Stream: Paramount+ (US, CA, AU) Use NordVPN to watch any stream After an explosive season 3 finale, Tulsa King will have to go even bigger this
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 16, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for those who've been to an NFL game. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 16, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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
UK small businesses are spending big on Anthropic — but OpenAI isn't far behind as expenditure on AI tools hits new high
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
An estimated 1 out of every 8 UK small and medium businesses are paying for AI tools Over 28% of SMEs are using two or more AI platforms Publishing is the main UK sector adopting AI British SMEs are moving toward AI solutions, with adoption increasing from 1.1% in 2023 to 12.8% in 2026, new research has claimed. The study , by small business credit card providers Capital on Tap, also shows that w
Even Benchmark thinks AI is eroding the venture pact against backing rivals
TechCrunch / 4h
Benchmark says the Valley’s rule against backing rivals is getting harder to keep.
Skechers Coupon Codes 20% Off
Wired / 4h
Learn how to find, compare, and apply the best Skechers online discounts to save on comfortable sneakers, athletic apparel, and accessories.
Forget the iPhone Duo — the M4 iPad Air is a lot cheaper even at full price but it's now 21% off
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Pre-orders for the much-anticipated iPhone Duo are set to start later tonight (11pm AEDT, October 16), but with the base 256GB model costing an eye-watering AU$3,499, it’s a big ask even for the most loyal of Apple fans. Given the fact the iPhone Duo can feasibly be compared to an iPad when unfolded, in my mind, the better value alternative is to get an actual iPad and pair it with your current i
Tesla Roadster Will Be a Production Flying Car -Repeated 8 Second Hover
Next Big Future / 4h
It will go beyond the Limits of Physics. The multi-mode fan and ground sealing system acts as a downforce generator, pulling air out from beneath the vehicle. This provides enough suction to hold the vehicle upside down, even when stationary. Powered fans and active wings maximize traction and cornering speeds in all conditions, achieving massive downforce at zero speed. A next-gen ... Read more
Hurdle hints and answers for October 16, 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
How to watch Samoa vs France for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Watch Samoa vs France FREE on 7Plus (AUS) Stream on Premier Sports (US/CAN/UK) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Kick-off: Fri, Oct 16, 2.45am ET / 7.45am BST / 5.45pm AEDT Watch Samoa vs France in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup as both sides kick off their campaigns, at the Western Sydney Stadium. And, for Toa Samoa, it's their big chance to prove that their runners-up performanc
Mova V70 Ultra Complete review: a full-featured robovac let down by subpar performance
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Mova V70 Ultra Complete: Two-minute review If you've never heard of Mova as a brand, you're not alone as it was initially only available in select European and South-East Asian countries. The brand, which is owned by Dreame Technology, is now expanding and is supposed to be value-focused side of the company — although you'd be hard pressed to believe that when its latest flagship robot vacuum cos
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man
Wired / 6h
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.
My favourite manual espresso machine of 2026 is now available with a huge 43% discount — there’s just one minor catch
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I love a good coffee machine, and appreciate the benefits of fully automatic and manual styles. I use the former type at home myself since it makes the morning orders for my partner and me as easy as possible. If I really had my way though, I’d choose manual, as it opens the door to a lot more experimentation, and the KitchenAid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine would be right at the top of my wish
Tesla’s New Roadster Can Somehow Do Corkscrews in the Air (Without Exploding—Yet)
Gizmodo / 7h
This engineering marvel / catastrophe-in-the-making will definitely come out in 2028, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised.
Relive Tesla's ridiculous(ly fun) Roadster stunt show
Engadget / 7h
Tesla's Roadster event was pretty exciting, to say the least.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 16, 2026
Mashable / 7h
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 16, 2026
Mashable / 7h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're well-traveled. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and t
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 16, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you come in a small package. 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 a
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 16, 2026
Mashable / 7h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always up to no good. 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 Conn
Tesla's redesigned Roadster has a cold-gas thruster option, but you'll need $250,000 just to reserve it
Engadget / 8h
Tesla has finally unveiled the next-generation Roadster.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims China will transfer a Starlink-alternative to Moscow that could allow Russia to 'dominate the skies over Ukraine'
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Zelenskyy says China is passing Russia technology for a Starlink alternative that could give Moscow dominance in Ukraine's skies The system is Bureau 1440's Rassvet, which has launched 32 satellites against a 2026 plan of 156 and has lost at least one Kyiv has not publicly named any Chinese firms or shown evidence, and Beijing has previously rejected similar accusations even as Ukraine aims to pu
The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies
Wired / 8h
The automaker unveiled its next luxury sports car at an event in Texas. It has thrusters on it that can send it airborne.
Tesla reveals SpaceX-powered Roadster that flies and falls with style
TechCrunch / 8h
The new car used thrusters to leap over a Cybercab, Cybertruck, Tesla Semi, Model Y, and Model 3 at a demo in Texas.
Lego's 2026 Advent calendars are selling out already — here are this year's 6 new sets
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Lego's 2026 Advent Calendars are here, and there are six new sets to explore. The Lego City calendar is the traditional option, centered around Santa's workshop, with elves, toys, Mr and Mrs Claus, and snowman figurines. The box transforms into a scene onto which the completed models can sit — a perfect addition to your Holiday decorations. Marvel and Star Wars fans are catered for, too, with cal
How to watch Grey's Anatomy season 23 — stream online from anywhere in the world
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Watch Grey's Anatomy S23 on ABC via Fubo free trial (US only) US stream: Hulu (16 Oct) CA Stream: Crave (16 Oct) UK & AU stream: Disney Plus (16 Oct) Use NordVPN to watch Hayu from anywhere Grey's Anatomy is back, with all the spectacular disasters, tear jerking moments and relationship drama we've come to expect. And this season kicks off with a bang, as a collision at a nearby maritime facility
Openreach self-install FTTP modem trial is reportedly going ahead
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Openreach is apparently readying a trial for a DIY fibre modem install This would mean customers upgrading their fibre who already have a modem could simply replace it, which would mean a cheaper setup However, this modem switch is not as straightforward as it might first sound, and there are potential pitfalls to be aware of here Openreach is seemingly conducting trials to see if fibre broadband
KDE turns 30 with Plasma 6.8, remote upgrades, and an X11 farewell
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Marking the 30th anniversary of software developer KDE on October 14, the company released Plasma 6.8, debuted a movie, and retired Plasma's native X11 session support. The announcement from KDE dubs the new Plasma 6.8 as the "30th Anniversary Edition" and describes the update as preparing Plasma for the future. Legacy X11 applications will still function via the XWayland compatibility layer , an
Coinbase Lays Out How It Thinks Bitcoin Should Prepare for the Quantum Threat
Gizmodo / 9h
The crypto giant says a decision on Satoshi's coins can wait.
Ukraine uses cheap 240-year-old tech to increase UAV range to 1,000km — aerostat flew 10km high before setting Mara free for an extra 60Km flight
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Ukraine combines centuries-old balloon technology with a modern long-range strike drone The Mara drone reportedly travels beyond 1,000km aboard the Balun aerostat After balloon release, Mara can reportedly fly another 60km independently Ukrainian engineers are combining aerostat technology, which dates back approximately 240 years, with a strike drone capable of reaching locations more than 1,000
BYD launches slick Lucid rival in China with over 500-miles of range
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Great Han can manage over 600 miles on China's test cycles Full battery top-ups take as little as nine minutes The world’s luxury car makers could soon face stiff competition BYD has revealed its latest flagship electric large sedan in China, capable of delivering Lucid Air Grand Touring-level range for a fraction of the cost. Badged the BYD Han (the Great Han), the opulent sedan will cost ju
How to add a second user profile to a Googlebook
How-To Geek / 9h
Want to share your Googlebook with a friend, family member, child, or stranger? While you probably shouldn't pass your laptop around to too many people, Googlebooks offer support for multiple user profiles, plus children and guest profiles. Setting things up takes just a few minutes, so you don't have to worry about anyone rearranging your desktop or digging through your stuff.
When it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off
TechCrunch / 10h
The company generated over $30 million in revenue in two years and was acquired by MyFitnessPal for an undisclosed amount of money in March.
Microsoft boasts that Windows 11 now runs much faster and more responsively
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Windows 11 is now 'up to 20% more responsive,' Microsoft tells us, based on benchmarking typical interface workloads Apparently, this performance honing 'can make an especially meaningful difference on PCs with 8GB of memory' A new Photos app is also out, which is a good deal speedier, alongside changes for Windows 11's Gallery and photo viewer Microsoft has underlined how it's making Windows 11
And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems
TechCrunch / 10h
Intero Biosystems beat out 199 other Startup Battlefield companies to take home the $100,000 grand prize at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Singapore Airlines Operates 8-Hour Flight To Nowhere Due To Unruly Passenger
One Mile at a Time / 10h
A Singapore Airlines plane out over the Pacific Ocean returned to the United States after a passenger reportedly had an uncontrollable outburst. What stands out to me most is how incredibly efficiently the airline handled this, despite operating a nearly eight hour flight to nowhere. Singapore Airlines A350 u-turns over Pacific Ocean This incident happened on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and invo
US Navy could see first VTOL X-BAT UAV 'by end of this month' as external funding reaches $200 million — Shield AI's fighter-sized drone can fly 2000 nautical miles, reach 50,000 feet
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Shield AI expects its first full-scale X-BAT prototype by October's end X-BAT aims to fly 2,000 nautical miles and reach 50,000 feet The aircraft's projected combat radius ranges from 1,000 to 1,340 nautical miles Shield AI expects to unveil its full-scale X-BAT unmanned combat aircraft by the end of October 2026 ahead of planned flight tests later this year. In addition to its initial $50 millio
Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
BBC News / 10h
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
Living with a stink? Technology might help
BBC News / 10h
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
Amex Stops Automatically Pooling New Card Points—Check This Before You Cancel A Card
View from the Wing / 10h
New American Express cards now get separate Membership Rewards accounts unless you link them. Combining points remains possible, but keeping another Amex open may no longer automatically protect a balance when you cancel.
Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #1726)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
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 Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1725) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still
NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #957)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
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 Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #956) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of W
NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, October 16 (game #1223)
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
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 Thursday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1222) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's c
Withings wants new users to pay $100 a year to sync with Apple Health
Engadget / 10h
The smart health company is gating third-party app syncing to its own subscription plan for new users.
Investigation Finds Hundreds of ‘Injuries and Dangerous Malfunctions’ at Six Flags Before Lethal Goliath Accident
Gizmodo / 10h
A CNN report detailed widespread safety and mechanical issues, as well as hundreds of injuries, at over a dozen Six Flags parks since 2021.
3 Docker containers worth running on your Android phone
How-To Geek / 10h
I feel like I'm stuck in perpetual productivity mode. I seem to have some trouble not working on something almost constantly. I always turn to Docker to handle work, budgeting , freelancing, personal projects, and even tracking my books/comics collection . I use it on my computers every single day, with some apps running 24/7 in my home lab. So the wheels started turning, and I finally did someth
Your expensive drill feels useless because you're using the wrong bit
How-To Geek / 11h
It can seem weird to spend good money on a capable drill just to end up chewing through screw heads, anyway. It is easy to assume the tool has too much power or the fasteners came from a bad batch of hardware, but I doubt it. Most of the time, the trouble comes down to how that little piece of steel meets the slot. For clean results, it helps to understand why loose fits happen and how even a tin
EL AL Pilots Struggle With JFK Go Around, While Controller Struggles To Do His Job
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Controllers at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) are notorious for their attitude, and the general way they interact with pilots. Well, here’s what’s perhaps the most stereotypical interaction I’ve ever seen, in terms of the overall chaos in the airspace. Where does one even begin? JFK ATC & EL AL 777 pilots are both terrible communicators YouTube channel You can see ATC has the ATC audio and a visu
A piece of the world's oddest network deployment has gone up for auction — if you fancy owning a piece of pigeon-powered internet, it can be yours for just $4,000
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A printed data packet has been sold at auction via Christie’s The sale price was $24,600 for a piece of paper that was once secured to a pigeon’s leg Pigeon internet began life as an April Fool’s proposal A printed internet packet intended has been sold at auction for $24,600 (close to £20,800) at Christie’s - and while the lot had a listing of a comparatively modest $4,000 (call it £3,040), it h
How to Enable Global Privacy Control in Every Browser (and Why You Should)
Lifehacker / 11h
Security-wise, most browsers are an open door, happy to reveal your screen size, operating system, language preferences, or GPU model when a website asks. But telling those websites to stop selling your data to third parties is still more confusing than it should be. Although about a dozen U.S. states—including California, Delaware, New Jersey, and Texas—now require businesses to honor consumers’
5 movies like Knives Out to scratch the funny murder mystery itch
Mashable / 11h
American writer/director Rian Johnson awed audiences and critics alike in 2019 with Knives Out. The hilarious murder mystery not only laid out a curious case in the style of Agatha Christie's works, but also stacked it with stars who brought bite to the in-fighting Thrombey family. Whether you were swooning over Chris Evans in that chic sweater , cackling over Toni Collette's flighty socialite, o
Crystal Lake makes a massive change to Friday the 13ths iconic killing spree
Mashable / 11h
Warning: This article discusses self-harm. Five episodes into Peacock's Crystal Lake , Friday the 13th fans come across a familiar sight. With all of Camp Crystal Lake's campers asleep in their beds, their counselors gather by a fireplace for some late-night singing. Couple Claudette (Danielle Kotch) and Barry (Phoenix Parnevik) make eyes at each other throughout the song, then ruin off to a shed
Crystal Lake: What is Argonaut?
Mashable / 11h
Peacock 's Crystal Lake conjures up a bloody backstory for Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardellini), mother to horror icon Jason Voorhees and the killer behind the carnage of Friday the 13th . SEE ALSO: 2026 fall TV preview: Every show you should know about The prequel series also dives deeper into Jason's past, long before he drowned in Crystal Lake. At the heart of his and Pam's origin story is a mys
Get Word, Excel, Outlook, and more for one $50 payment — but only until midnight tonight
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : Give your PC a total refresh with this lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows , now on sale for just $49.97 (MSRP $249.99) through tonight, Oct. 18, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows: Lifetime License $49.97 $249.99 Save $200.02 Sometimes you don’t appreciate how helpful an app is
This exclusive Babbel offer is magnifique in any language
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Learn all 14 Babbel languages for life for $159 (reg. $540) with StackSocial code LEARN during this extended Deal Days sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $159 $299 Save $140 Your next vacation might be months away, but your language-learning plans don’t have to wait. Learning a new language isn’t easy, but it also migh
Traveling to Europe? Don’t fall for this visa scam
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Since Europe launched its automated border control system , you may have heard about another new addition for travelers: The European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ETIAS, which will require many tourists to obtain a waiver before entering most continental European countries. You may even have seen websites offering these waivers. Don't take the bait. Since Europe is still grappl
How to transfer Hyatt points online to another member
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Many loyalty programs don't let you transfer points to other members, while others charge a fee to move points to another member. But with World of Hyatt , members can gift points to other members for free and with few restrictions. That's right: Hyatt members can transfer points to other members without paying a fee. And the program just made it easier to do so . Here's what you need to know abo
5 excellent new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Hulu, and more (October 16-18)
How-To Geek / 11h
It's October, which means spooky season is in full swing. One of this weekend's shows is the ideal program for Halloween. It's a story set in the Friday the 13th franchise, but it's not what you expect. On Disney+, Vision makes his triumphant return to Marvel Television in a new adventure.
The Kindle Paperwhite has been refreshed for 2026 — is it still a good buy?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Paperwhite sits in the middle of Amazon's Kindle e-reader range, and it's one of the many models to have have been blessed with a 2026 upgrade. This is the Kindle I'd probably recommend to most people. For me, it's worth the extra spend compared to the classic, 6-inch Kindle , thanks to upgrades like a larger screen, waterproofing, and the option to change the color temperature on the backlig
Jura launches the C9 bean-to-cup machine with a mild, ready-to-drink 60C mode
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The new Jura C9 can brew coffee at 60C so it's ready to drink immediately It has a menu of 17 drinks, which are customizable via the screen or app It's on sale for £895 direct from Jura and third-party stores Jura has just launched a new compact bean-to-cup espresso machine that brews coffee at the ideal drinking temperature, so they're ready to enjoy straight away. The Jura C9 is a follow-up to
Denis Villeneuve Sees His James Bond Movie as a ‘Powerful Rocket’ Separating Him From ‘Dune’
Gizmodo / 11h
Breaking away from Arrakis after three movies is understandably a daunting task.
Plex now helps sell movie theater tickets
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Plex, which made a name for itself by letting users share movies they own, is now helping sell movie theater tickets. The company is looking to monetize its content-discovery capabilities and expand its business beyond its media server software. Plex partnered with Fandango, which has sold movie tickets since 2000, to drive ticket sales from people searching for movies to stream. Per the announce
Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening may flag up to 25 percent of the Army
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Up to a quarter of active-duty Army members could receive a low testosterone result from mandatory military screening, despite the true prevalence of the condition likely being a tiny fraction of that figure, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA . The finding adds to concerns that the mandatory screening announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July will lead to a cascade of unne
Targeted ads delivered 0-click exploits to install mercenary malware
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Researchers say that mercenary hackers laced ads with zero-click exploits that installed sophisticated malware on the devices of targeted individuals when they did nothing other than load a website or open an installed app. The finding, published Thursday by the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab, said the incident is likely to be the first confirmation of zero-click mercenary spyware delivered
Above the 911? Porsche previews a new mid-engined supercar.
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Porsche showed us a preview of a new model this afternoon as it unveiled the Mission S concept in New York. It’s a mid-engined sports car that will slot into the Porsche range above the 911 . But this won’t be a limited-run car like the Carrera GT or 918 Spyder—instead it will be a regular production model, part of Porsche’s plan to dig itself out of a financial hole by 2035. Things have been tou
The UK may expand the BBC license fee, charging residents to watch streaming services
Engadget / 12h
If the proposal is enacted, it could cost $240 a year to watch YouTube in the UK.
I Got Lost in the Surreal Fantasia of ‘A Garden of Spheres’ and Loved Every Moment of It
Gizmodo / 12h
Multi Eisner‑nominated creator Linnea Sterte’s graphic novel sends a drifting god of destruction through a dragon‑filled land so alien its nothing short of fantasy in its purest form.
My go-to network troubleshooting tool costs less than lunch and has no settings
How-To Geek / 12h
It's a bit of a hobby of mine to help people troubleshoot their tech problems, and over the years, I've built up a drawer full of gadgets for it. The one I always grab first for network trouble isn't fancy at all. It's a five-port unmanaged gigabit switch that costs about the same as the lunch I had today.
We Got Hot and Heavy With Meta’s Muse—and Baffled by Apple’s HomeView
Wired / 12h
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.
Apple and Meta are getting along, and the new Muse Spark Open model brought them together
Mashable / 12h
Apple and Meta have found something they can agree on. Apparently, it takes a very large AI model. The longtime rivals have teamed up to make Meta’s new Muse Spark Open model run locally on Apple’s M5 Ultra Mac Studios. Announced Oct. 15 , the release lets developers download and customize the new open-weight model, though two connected Apple desktops are required to power it. "The result is two
Inde Navarrette studied anime to learn screenwriting. Shes onto something.
Mashable / 12h
Some people go to film school. Others watch Jujutsu Kaisen . For Obsession star Inde Navarrette, anime became an unlikely screenwriting teacher during a period of uncertainty in her acting career. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter , the actress revealed that she spent the time between filming Obsession and its release studying movies and television, particularly anime, to better u
10 Hacks Every Goodreads User Should Know
Lifehacker / 12h
Goodreads is a popular platform for managing your To Be Read (TBR) pile, finding recommended titles, tracking your reading stats, and sharing reviews, ratings, and notes with friends, but there are ways to make the experience better. If you're an avid reader, use these tips, tricks, and hidden hacks to get the most out of what Goodreads has to offer. Use the barcode scanner to vet books while you
I Tried a Smart Band That Measures Body Temperature During Workouts, and I'm on the Fence About It
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The market for smart bands is getting pretty crowded. It’s hard to beat the Fitbit Air on value or the Whoop on performance analytics, and anything in between struggles to make itself stand out. But the Speediance strap caught my eye for an unusual feature it includes: a sensor that claims to measure your core body temperature during workouts. Spe
Royal Caribbean cruise ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Are you looking for the most activity-packed, megaresort-like Royal Caribbean cruise ships at sea? If so, you'll want to get on one of the biggest Royal Caribbean cruise ships. These ships are, by nature, the Royal Caribbean ships with the most pools, waterslides and other top-deck activities, as well as the most onboard restaurants , bars and showrooms. They have the biggest casinos and spas amo
AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For
Wired / 12h
Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.
USAF will upgrade F-16s ' computers to keep venerable Falcon fighters flying until the 2040s — popular 4th generation aircraft will have flown almost seven decades by the time they retire
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The US Air Force is seeking a 'Next-Generation Mission Compute' offering to replace the brain of its F-16 Block 40/42/50/52 jets The notice calls for open, swappable hardware that physically separates flight-safety and mission computing, with room for GPUs and AI Officials say these jets will serve into the 2040s, roughly seven decades after the F-16 first flew in 1974 The US Air Force is shoppin
6 Obsidian plugins that convinced me to delete my other productivity tools
How-To Geek / 12h
Every so often I do a self audit of devices, apps, and even media I own. I'll ask myself if I use it often enough to justify keeping it. If the answer is no, bam, purged. Done. I've noticed myself doing this quite a bit with various productivity apps, like Tasker. It even extends to some Markdown-friendly apps on my tablet . As I've been building more and more with Obsidian , I've noticed some of
AI Agent Reportedly Deletes an Entire Season of Reality TV Show
Gizmodo / 12h
The second season of Sweden’s version of 'The Challenge' has now been pushed to 2027 just weeks before its scheduled premiere.
Inside New Southwest Airlines Icon Lounges—Big Bars, Local Designs And Premium Chase Card Arrive Next Year
View from the Wing / 12h
Southwest Airlines showed off what its new Icon lounges will look like at Thursday's Media Day in Dallas: a Southwest heart at the entrance, a bar that dominates the room, and different seating area designs for each city. The first lounges are expected to begin opening in late 2027, with a new premium Chase card providing access.
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay on the importance of failure and bouncing back from it
