Hackers Overheat Fridges at Supermarkets Across France, Wasting Food and Starting Fires
Gizmodo / 8h
Fridges and freezers at hundreds of stores reportedly surged to temperatures up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius).
Lego Promo Code | 20% Off October 2026
Wired / 58min
Get the best deals on your favorite building sets, from free shipping over $35 to exclusive gifts with purchase using a Lego coupon code.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Lille online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Arsenal vs. Lille 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 all about consistency. Arsenal secured an important three points in the opening round of games, but they'll be desperate to continue winning to secure a place in the top eight. Next they
How to watch Lens vs. Sporting online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Lens vs. Sporting 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 showcases a number of interesting fixtures this week, including Lens vs. Sporting. Both sides started their campaigns with wins in the first round of fixtures, but something has got to give when they co
How to watch Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League returns with a string of high-profile fixtures this week, including Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United at the Metropolitano Stadium. There isn't much room for error from Mich
As an audio expert, I rate Nothing’s headphones for style and sound — and you can already save up to 48% ahead of Black Friday
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
If you’re shopping for a new pair of headphones, you’re not exactly short of options. As an audio reviewer, I naturally have to consider sound quality when recommending headphones, but I’m also partial to pairs that look distinctive. Who wouldn’t want to stand out in the crowd for all the right reasons? And if you can get a set for basement-bargain prices without too many compromises, who am I to
'People aren’t perfect, and everyone knows it': Security experts still see humans as the biggest threat to their business
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Human error remains one of the biggest challenge to online security, according to industry leaders 68% of security professionals cite human error, compared with just 55% for email-based scams A worrying 80% of contributing factors in recent security incidents can be traced back to poor user practices or lack of training New research into the challenges facing cybersecurity professionals has revea
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Claims Strikes on Russian Data Centers Silenced Social Media Bots
Gizmodo / 3h
Yandex's automated traffic fell by 94%, but that probably reflects widespread service outages rather than bot posting rates.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 13, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you enjoy professional sports. 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 hi
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 13, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 13, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you've ever experienced an awkward moment. 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 wil
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 13, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you know how to size things up. 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 C
Bumble shares soar after report dating firm in $1bn takeover talks
BBC News / 4h
The jump pushed Bumble's stock market valuation to more than $580m but that is still far below their peak of more than $14bn.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record
NYT > Technology / 4h
Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.
Russian bot traffic decimated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes knock multiple Yandex data centers offline
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Ukrainian drone strikes knock key Yandex data centers offline in Central Russia Bot traffic on Yandex networks has dropped significantly as a result, with many services knocked offline and Yandex's Cloud Zones operating with 'limited functionality' Data centers are quickly becoming key military targets as intelligence gathering and communications rely on cloud services Ukraine has launched a seri
Mark Zuckerberg: Meta Is on the Frontier Now
Gizmodo / 5h
Don't ask any questions about that >$80 billion we dropped on the metaverse though!
Hackers claim to have hit thousands of Trump Phone customers as the bad news for golden smartphone fans continues
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Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Cybercrime group BYOD has published records on 3,615 Trump Mobile customers, including names, home addresses, phone numbers, and order details BYOD says it got in via malware on a Liberty Mobile employee's device, and that Trump Mobile told it there was "no team" to respond The published data appears to cover the wireless service rather than T1 phone orders, and includes abandoned sign-ups and th
Don't buy a cheap Android phone without these non-negotiable features
Engadget / 5h
Android phones can be had at many different price points, but the most important features aren't always found in the cheapest available devices.
39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has become the sixth person to die of the highly infectious virus amid a state outbreak that has stricken over a thousand people since it began in April. The woman died on Saturday, October 10. She had several underlying health conditions and had recently tested positive for measles, according to an advisory posted on social media
Hamilton CEO reveals how the watchmaker is leveling up its entertainment heritage in new Modern Warfare 4 special edition
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
When you read ‘video game fashion’, you likely picture faintly embarrassing Pokémon -inspired onesies, awkward PlayStation-branded rucksacks, or cringeworthy Sonic the Hedgehog T-shirts. But the world of video game and lifestyle collaborations has changed markedly over the last few years. With gaming becoming more of a major cultural force, higher-end brands have started to get involved. You can
Don't recycle that CRT yet—these 4 uses beat any flat panel for retro games and TV
How-To Geek / 6h
So you've found an old CRT PC monitor, or maybe you inherited it from your grandpa. Either way, it's just a heavy old piece of junk, right? Best to just send it off for recycling, because there's no good use for these anymore. Wrong!
Crowd Count Confirming 300+ Cybercabs in Austin
Next Big Future / 6h
Over 65 additional Cybercabs counts have been added in Austin. The counts are now 484 total unsupervised, 345 active in Austin and 172 Cybercabs total. 12 new log entries added 4 new cars. There likely 800 Tesla unsupervised robotaxi in Texas and Florida. This is confirming that Tesla did add over Cybercabs in Austin. ARK ... Read more
How to boost your GPU performance without buying a new one
Engadget / 6h
With an older GPU, you'll need to go without some of the fancy features, but you can still enjoy high frame rates with the right changes.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants your PC to become 'an infinite software factory' in final blow to the app store concept — but I'm afraid businesses won't bite the AI apple
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Copilot Code and local AI make every Windows PC an infinite software factory with no cloud token spend Rather than killing app stores, Microsoft is moving app hosting into Copilot, while IT leaders stay wary of citizen-built tools Microsoft's own engineers say local inference doesn't make sessions offline, and the routing ships later this month Microsoft CEO Satya
Amazing Amex Offers Deal For Stays At Hilton Properties (Targeted)
One Mile at a Time / 6h
The Amex Offers program has just introduced an excellent offer that seems to be valid on select co-branded Hilton Honors credit cards. Be sure to check if you’re eligible, because this could represent a great deal. Spend $200 with Hilton, earn 20K Hilton bonus points There’s a new targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at Hilton properties over the coming months, and it seems to exclusively be valid
How to turn your old hard drives into a RAID array
Engadget / 6h
Your old hard drives still have some live left in them.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, October 13 (game #1723)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, October 12 (game #1722) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 13 (game #1220)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, October 12 (game #1219) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cleve
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October 13 (game #954)
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, October 12 (game #953) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
The best Halloween decorations and animatronics of 2026, from a smarter Skelly to that viral horny pumpkin
Mashable / 7h
A fake cobweb and a few carved pumpkins won't do. Having the best Halloween display on the block means hunting down unconventional and highly interactive pieces that give your neighbors a good scare — or a good laugh. (Let's hope your HOA is a fan, too.) After covering and monitoring all of the biggest launches of the year so far, we've put together a definitive list of the best Halloween decorat
Jack Dohertys brand deal could apparently keep him offline for six months
Mashable / 7h
Brand deals usually pay influencers to post. But Jack Doherty says his latest agreement pays him to stop. The controversial YouTuber and livestreamer says he signed a contract with cryptocurrency casino Shuffle.com without fully reading it, only to discover that its terms prevent him from posting online. Shuffle co-founder Noah Dummett says the agreement is real and has a six-month term. But with
The 4 hidden costs of buying a cheap GPU board tier
How-To Geek / 7h
Does it really matter what brand or model of GPU you buy? Regardless of who the board partner is, the GPU on the card still comes from AMD, NVIDIA, or Intel, right? So why are you paying more for a "premium" card?
Kioxia beats its own world record with the fastest SSD ever produced — new PCIe 6.0 GP1 tops 20M IOPS and is part of Kioxia's plan to challenge DRAM in AI markets
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Kioxia's upgraded GP drive exceeds 20 million random-read IOPS Third-gen XL-FLASH improves memory access through shorter wiring and additional planes Kioxia LD4 launches with 15.36 TB and 30.72 TB capacities Kioxia has announced a faster edition of its GP series drive that exceeds 20 million IOPS when reading 512-byte data blocks at random. The GP1 unveiled in August 2026 delivered about 10 milli
Alaska Airlines’ “Greatest Airline Meals” Dinner Returns For One Night Only In Seattle
One Mile at a Time / 7h
At the beginning of the year, we saw a very cool airline themed dinner concept in Portland (PDX) , which was available for two nights only. OMAAT readers who went enjoyed it greatly, with one person commenting “holy cow that dinner was so much fun! Well executed and a real treat!” Well, there’s some good news — it’s making a comeback, this time in Seattle (SEA), and only for one night! In case th
My jailbroken Kindle is the ultimate distraction-free writing terminal
How-To Geek / 7h
I do a lot of writing on my laptop, but it's far from ideal. The problem is that my laptop is full of distractions that can steal my focus, including access to the entirety of the internet as well as highly addictive games such as Slay the Spire. I decided to turn my old Kindle into a distraction-free writing terminal, and it worked better than I was expecting.
How to use Google Gemini to automate tasks
Engadget / 7h
Spark is Google's AI tool that can perform tasks on your behalf.
The WoW: Forever team says it learned a lot from Classic: Season of Discovery, including managing the in-game economy and RMT — but Blizzard will be 'more careful and cautious' with class changes as it 'knew we were going too far'
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Blizzard Entertainment says it learned plenty of lessons from World of Warcraft Classic: Season of Discovery It acknowledged that "we were going too far" with class changes in Season of Discovery and " Forever will be a lot more careful and cautious with slower class changes" The studio also learned "what levers we could create to help us manage the in-game economy" in Forever Blizzard Entertainm
Quote of the day by iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks: "The world is its own best model"
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The future of AI lies squarely in the physical realm, according to many industry figures such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Much of the evolution of AI in recent years has, as expected, been in aid of building machines that can learn quicker, think faster, and interact with the physical world in a more compelling way. Checkmate Nearly 40 years ago, the scientist Rodney Brooks authored a significant
Marriott Bonvoy will now let you see where you stand in line for a hotel upgrade
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Following the company's Member Day, Marriott International has announced two interesting updates that Bonvoy loyalists can look out for in the coming months. Among the announcements is an exciting new app feature that will allow elite members to see where they stand in line for a complimentary upgrade — one of the most coveted perks for those with Marriott Bonvoy Gold status and above. Here's wha
Why are your iPhone photos so blurry (and how to improve it)
Engadget / 8h
Blurry iPhone photos can come down to more than just a dirty lens. Here's how to expertly sharpen your shots and fine-tune your camera settings.
There’s just a few more days to get ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and more for just $60 for life
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to 20+ AI models , side-by-side comparisons, AI image generation, and unlimited monthly messages (subject to fair use) for $59.97 through Oct. 15. Opens in a new window Credit: ChatPlayground AI ChatPlayground AI: Lifetime Subscription (Unlimited Plan) $59.97 $619 Save $559.03 One AI model might nail your prompt, while another offers a completely different approach. Why
See the dramatic moment a power bank exploded on IndiGo Air flight
Mashable / 8h
A portable charger is a staple of plenty of travel bags. But a power bank reportedly caught fire aboard an IndiGo flight on Sunday, forcing the plane to change course and make an emergency landing in Hyderabad, India. IndiGo Flight 6E 6115 was traveling from Delhi to Chennai on Oct. 11 when the fire broke out in an overhead luggage compartment. Around 180 passengers and seven crew members were ab
3 excellent Paramount+ movies to watch this week (October 12-18)
How-To Geek / 8h
We're getting to the point in October where it's perfectly reasonable to put the tombstones, skeletons, and giant spiders on the lawn in anticipation of Halloween. But if you're like me, you'll still want a couple of comedies on your pre-spooky season movie night list to keep things light before all the horror arrives.
Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Epic Games is shifting to an "AI first" development strategy for its collaboration with the Walt Disney Company, letting AI models write all the code and guide all the artwork for an upcoming shooter. That's according to a Bloomberg report , which cites unnamed people familiar with the project who commented on the significant pivot in internal development at the Unreal Engine maker. Human develop
After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Just over 10 years after its initial release, space exploration and survival crafting game No Man's Sky is making its way to the iPhone and iPad, Apple and developer Hello Games announced today. It will run on devices as far back as the iPhone 11 and the third-generation iPad Air. No Man's Sky might not have the most cutting-edge AAA graphics (though they're still strong, and they've come a long
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty"
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Over the weekend, the World Health Organization released a disease outbreak report on the events surrounding the death of a Russian infectious disease researcher earlier this month, highlighting that Russia has yet to report a confirmed cause of death. With that "key uncertainty," the United Nations health agency said it remains impossible to assess the risk of the event or whether the public hea
Anthropic's Claude AI submitted false murder tip to Philadelphia police
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An Anthropic AI model submitted a false tip about an unsolved murder to Philadelphia police, the company and police department confirmed on Friday. A Claude model sent the false tip on July 18 to the Philadelphia Police Department's website for submitting information about unsolved murders, but it was flagged by a spam filter. Anthropic apparently discovered the incident on September 28 and infor
Solar Orbiter Traces the Origin of a Mysterious S-Shaped Kink on the Sun
Gizmodo / 8h
The spacecraft helped solve a piece of the puzzle of how the Sun heats up its atmosphere.
This High-Capacity Anker Power Station Is 46% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Ever since I got my power station, I've been sleeping a bit better whenever a storm comes through, confident I'm covered if my power goes out. Power stations are pricey, so the best time to get one is during a sale, and not when a storm is imminent or the food in your fridg
Steam Deck's GPU is completely outdated, and this cheap AMD mini PC proves it
How-To Geek / 8h
When Valve released the Steam Deck in 2022, it wasn't a cutting-edge device by any means, and that was a deliberate choice. Valve carefully balanced performance, power consumption, and cost to create a machine that was almost perfectly suited for its intended purpose.
The US Army is handing out over $4.15 billion to any company able to stop low-cost drone attacks on home soil
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
US Army awarded $4.15 billion in counter-drone contracts to 10 companies Seven of the ten winners each received a $500 million base award The framework carries a maximum ceiling of $7 billion across all awards The US Army has awarded contracts worth $4.15 billion to 10 companies developing technologies against cheap drones threatening military installations and critical infrastructure across the
Astronomers Spot Possible Signs of Antimatter Disappearing Beyond Our Galaxy
Gizmodo / 8h
A recent finding could help trace the origins of mysterious gamma rays in the distant cosmos.
Chinese-Made Hertz Rental Cars Filmed Norwegian Soldiers—And Recorded Military Access Codes [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
Norwegian soldiers discovered Hertz rental cars had recorded their movements and military access codes. Plus, Uber’s CEO tells riders to ask permission before taking calls, American’s Los Angeles expansion, and a JFK passenger turning to Elmo and the Pope for help.
Valor Mortis review: even with satisfying parry-focused combat, it's impossible to overlook flaws
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
There’s little else quite so satisfying in gaming as a really chunky parry sound effect. When you read your opponent precisely and time a deflection to perfection, hearing that impactful audio cue as a reward is about as good as it gets — especially if you can follow it up with a devastating finishing move. Valor Mortis nails this. I never tired of hearing the reverberated twang of blades clashin
CleanMyMac can now purge years of Gmail clutter without reading your private messages — try for free
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: MacPaw has launched Email Cleanup within CleanMyMac to bulk-purge years of Gmail clutter, clear heavy attachments, and unsubscribe from junk mail using metadata alone. Test out the full plan with a 7-day free trial ($3.33/month billed annually). Opens in a new window Credit: MacPaw CleanMyMac Nobody actively decides to abandon their inbox to chaos, but it happens anyway as marketing promos
Kyle Gordon on "Mr. Jambo", "Planet of the Bass", and His Dream Music Collab
Mashable / 9h
Comedian and viral creator Kyle Gordon sits down for an interview with Mashable Executive Producer, Mark Stetson, on Say More to discuss his comedy roots, musical parodies, and creative process. From childhood Chris Farley impressions and Christopher Guest influences to shooting the Mr. Jambo music video in South Africa and Eswatini, Kyle opens up about his journey, live shows, and balancing musi
Microsoft president warns AI is less regulated than milk and washing machines
Mashable / 9h
Your grocery store’s dairy aisle might seem like an unlikely place to start a conversation about AI safety . But Microsoft President Brad Smith says it offers a useful comparison for how the technology should be regulated. Speaking to the BBC’s Big Boss Interview podcast on Oct. 11, Smith called for global AI safety rules, arguing that everyday products like milk face more safeguards than increas
7 Docker containers that I leave running 24/7
How-To Geek / 9h
I'm a big fan of Docker, especially with apps like Papermerge and Actual Budget . Over time, I've ditched some containers like Wallabag for alternatives that work better for me . While I use it for many different tasks, I often spin down containers for apps I'm not actively using at any given time. However, I run some apps 24/7 on one of my homelab laptops . These apps help me monitor, control, a
10 Hacks Every Proton Pass User Should Know
Lifehacker / 9h
Proton Pass is the password management app from privacy-focused Proton (whose suite of tools also includes Proton Mail and Proton VPN ). Whether you're already a Proton user or are looking for a new password manager to securely store your credentials and other data, these are the tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of Proton Pass. Create a separate shareable vault in Proton Pass f
Epic reportedly delays its Disney video game so it can be made using more AI
Engadget / 9h
Developers were apparently ordered to use AI for both code and asset creation.
Meta launches Muse Wonder, catching OpenAI and Anthropic at the frontier
Mashable / 9h
Meta announced the launch of a new AI model family, Muse Wonder , which is already rolling out to developers. Independent benchmarks indicate that Muse Wonder places Meta firmly at the AI frontier for the first time. The release comes just six weeks after the launch of Muse Spark 1.3, the latest version of a model family that debuted in April . Last year, Mark Zuckerberg and Meta invested heavily
Your Samsung Galaxy's side button can do a lot more than you think
How-To Geek / 9h
When Samsung decided to stop the side button from acting as a power button, a lot of people, myself included, were a little annoyed. There are still some good arguments for why it was a poor decision on Samsung's part, but what the side button has transformed into might be good enough to overshadow the power button for a lot of users.
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine
Wired / 9h
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”
The Apple Upgrade program is great for consumers and Apple, but bad for carriers like Verizon and AT&T — here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Where were you when the first iPhone went on sale back in 2007? I remember clearly that I was working for Phones4U — a third-party phone reseller in the UK — and the iPhone launch completely decimated the business, as suddenly Phones4U wasn't a reseller of the most popular phone on the market. The same existential threat applied to all carriers except AT&T and O2, which had exclusive launch right
Ink Cash Vs. Ink Unlimited: Which Chase No Annual Fee Business Card Is Better?
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Chase offers two no annual fee cards in its excellent collection of Ink business cards : the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card . On paper the two look nearly identical, with the same annual fee (none), the same excellent welcome bonus, and the same trick for turning cash back into Ultimate Rewards points. The real difference is how each card earns rewards,
Actress Selma Blair Reportedly Punched And Bit Delta Flight Attendants On Flight To New York
View from the Wing / 9h
Actress Selma Blair was arrested at New York JFK Sunday night after allegedly punching a Delta flight attendant and biting another on a flight from Los Angeles. Two crewmembers reported injuries, and one was taken to a hospital.
GTA 6 is sold out on Amazon despite being a digital-only game
Mashable / 10h
If you haven't already secured a pre-order for Grand Theft Auto VI , then Amazon may not be the best place to do it. As noted on Reddit, "physical" copies of GTA 6 were sold out on Amazon as of Monday morning, with both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions listed as "currently unavailable." As of this writing, the PS5 version is back in stock. Mashable reached out to Amazon to ask about GTA 6 inv
I turned Claude prompts into Windows taskbar icons that do the work for me without opening Claude
How-To Geek / 10h
Do you, like me, use Claude every other minute as your go-to thinking partner? If so, you probably already know how annoying it is to keep opening the Claude app every time you want to fact-check something, proofread an email draft, or bounce ideas off it. Sure, you could keep the app open all the time, but then you'd have a different problem, with one more app window cluttering up your desktop.
Anthropic’s AI Submitted a Fake Tip in an Unsolved Murder Case
Gizmodo / 10h
The AI model made up information about an unsolved homicide and submitted it to Philadelphia police during an internal test.
Kelly Clarkson’s Brooklyn shopping complaint has the internet taking sides
Mashable / 10h
A celebrity shopping complaint can become everyone's business pretty quickly. This weekend, that customer was Kelly Clarkson. The purchase in question? A $15,000 singing bird. "Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn't afford it and was told he could find something compara
Did Ukraine’s strikes on data centers really silence Russian bots?
Mashable / 10h
Russia's army of bots is apparently offline. At least, that's according to chatter on social media and even Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Over the past week, Ukrainian drones struck three data centers belonging to Yandex, the tech giant often called " Russia’s Google ." The first strike happened on Oct. 8, followed by a second attack on Oct. 9. On Sunday, Oct. 11, a third strike damage
Adobe software dupe maker takes on Microsoft Office, releasing free versions of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
Mashable / 10h
Will AI vibecoded apps soon displace paid legacy software like Photoshop and Microsoft Word? Or will the deluge of apps spun up by AI models show that those legacy apps are superior products? Earlier this month, Reddit user u/ai_art_is_art, who Tom's Hardware revealed to be a software engineer named Brandon Thomas, shared a project he's been working on: A rebuild of the entire Adobe Creative Suit
Meet the crochet artist who made a 10-foot Appa for Avatar Legends in 16 days
Mashable / 10h
Fans of Shayla Palmer (@mesamistoys) know her for her next-level crochet projects. With more than 650k followers on TikTok and over 1.1 million on Instagram , she's made a name for herself one stitch at a time, creating big, fluffy toys, including Stitch, Batman, and Mario. But on Sept. 19, 2026, Palmer took on her biggest challenge yet: stitching a 10-foot-long Appa toy, based on the flying biso
Ryobi batteries rarely die without warning, and these 3 signs show up first
How-To Geek / 10h
That Ryobi lithium-ion battery for your tools rarely dies without warning. You'll start seeing little hints, like a slight loss of power, or a battery that gets way too warm, and before you know it, you're reaching for a new pack every 15 minutes. While there are several little things to watch for, three main signs will tell you that it's time to head to Home Depot soon and get a new battery.
These 3 apps and tools are wearing out your SSD without telling you
How-To Geek / 10h
Solid-state drives last a long time, but not forever. Some familiar utilities, and stuff you do on the daily without giving much thought to it, quietly write far more data than most people realize, shortening the usable life of the drive. Here are three kinds of software that deserve a second look before they become a regular part of your routine, or if they already are.
Use This Hack to Get the Pixel's AI Dictation on Any Android Phone
Lifehacker / 10h
Rambler, Google's AI-powered dictation feature , seems genuinely useful. At its core, Rambler is like your phone's existing dictation tool, only much smarter. It can automatically edit your speech into a more polished end product. It'll eliminate your filler words like "um" and ah," shape up your grammar, and understand your intended meaning (e.g., if you say "we need to pick whole milk...I mean,
Has OpenAI started the 'mathpocalypse'? Experts say AI's solving of iconic math problems may cause huge issues in the long run
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
OpenAI has solved or partially solved 372 outstanding mathematical challenges Some of the solutions, while clear, cannot be understood by some humans, and were produced with an internal, unreleased AI model Renowned mathematician Terence Tao has called for colleagues working with OpenAI to abandon their projects OpenAI has stunned the world of advanced maths by releasing solutions and partial sol
VisionQuest review: Paul Bettany and James Spader delight in Wanda/Vision TV trilogy capper
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Light spoilers follow for VisionQuest . No Marvel movie trilogy is perfect. That might sound like a loaded statement, but ask any Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) fan and they'll concede that even the franchise's gold standards — the original Captain America films, or Guardians of the Galaxy movie series, to name just two — have flaws. So, it falls to Marvel's TV show department to show its big-
Apple's Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air is nearly $70 off on Amazon
How-To Geek / 11h
If you feel like you can't be as productive on your iPad Air, there's a simple solution to start maximizing your productivity, and it's as easy as adding a detachable keyboard. Apple's Magic Keyboard for the 13-inch iPad Air is now over 20% off on Amazon, and even though it has been at this listed price for some time, it's still the lowest price it has ever been on Amazon.
The 5G revolution benefited everyone except the people using it
How-To Geek / 11h
I was one of those people who bought into the promise that our phones were about to change overnight thanks to 5G . The carriers promised instant downloads, zero lag, and full coverage everywhere. It was hard not to feel like someone sold us an expensive upgrade that did not deliver. There's more to it than that, but the user definitely did not win this one.
Delta delays launch of Saudi Arabia flights until early 2027
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Delta Air Lines will delay the launch of its upcoming flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until at least March, the airline said on Monday. Delta had planned to launch flights from its Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hub to Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH) on Friday, Oct. 23, with a week of daily service before transitioning the route to three times per week. Bu
How to earn and use IHG One Rewards free night certificates
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The cobranded IHG One Rewards cards offer many valuable perks. But one of the most valuable on the IHG cards with annual fees that are available to U.S. residents is free night certificates. The anniversary free night certificate you get each year as a cardmember perk can often provide enough value to justify paying the card's annual fee. And, as an added bonus, you have the opportunity to earn a
Meta says it's caught up to the frontier with its latest Wonder AI models
Engadget / 11h
The models add "active memory" and "active focus" abilities.
Based AI People Are Supposedly Smoking Because AI Will Cure Cancer
Gizmodo / 11h
Probably best not to treat this like a real trend.
Drunken Delta Air Lines Passenger Screams At Atlanta Gate Agent After Getting Kicked Off Rome Flight
View from the Wing / 11h
A woman in a straw hat screams at Delta gate agents at Atlanta's gate F8, leaning over the counter and pointing at employees who remain... remarkably calm. A passenger who says they were on her flight explains that she'd been drunk at the gate, boarded for Rome, and was taken off the aircraft.
Norway fined a Microsoft subsidiary $9.6 million for allegedly misusing Grindr user data
Engadget / 11h
Xandr has three weeks to appeal the record penalty.
How to find your Amazon 'About You' page (and how to edit it)
Engadget / 11h
See if Amazon thinks you have "flat buttocks."
Hinge wants to re-educate bad daters instead of banning them
Mashable / 11h
If you've used dating apps , you've probably gotten an off-the-wall message or two and wondered if the sender just lacked basic social skills. Or maybe you sent a joke that fell flat. Either way, Hinge has a new strategy for handling "well-intentioned" daters who send inappropriate messages: mandatory re-education. If a user violates Hinge's harassment guidelines in a chat, human moderators will
SD cards beat every competitor from the '90s, and nothing's come close since
How-To Geek / 11h
The 1990s were one of the most important decades for personal computing. During the '90s, PCs finally became affordable enough to enter many homes, we saw the rise of the internet and mobile phones, Intel released its first Pentium CPU, and Microsoft released Windows NT in 1993 and Windows 95 just two years later.
Trying to change your browser? It might be harder than you think, based on one simple thing
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Mozilla accused Microsoft of using Windows, Edge, Bing, and Copilot to steer users toward Edge Firefox maker claims stricter EU regulations force fairer browser choice than elsewhere Browser competition increasingly overlaps with the fight for AI distribution and user reach Mozilla has accused Microsoft of abusing its dominant position wherever it can to push people towards Edge, and away from ot
Five Garmin Data Screens That Helped Me Improve My 'Running Economy'
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. On most runs, I prefer to pay attention to pace and heart rate data from my Garmin, and ignore the rest (even though I love playing with the data later on). But I also believe in trying a fun experiment now and then. So, for my most recent training block, I’ve retooled my watch's data screens around several of the more nitty-gritty metrics availab
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
Russia was not ready for the data center war it started with Ukraine
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
When Russia began attacking Ukrainian data centers and telecommunication infrastructure, it apparently failed to prepare for possible retaliation. Now Russia’s digital services are facing widespread outages after Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out three of the largest data centers owned by Russian tech giant Yandex within several days. Pro-Kremlin bloggers are warning that Russia’s centralized d
What's the difference between alkaline and lithium-ion batteries?
Engadget / 11h
Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries serve very different purposes. Here's how they compare on lifespan, cost, rechargeability, and everyday use.
Elon Musk Bragged About His Grok Lego Star Wars Haul. Then X Users Punked Him
Wired / 12h
Musk, we find your lack of security disturbing.
San Francisco airport flyers can soon clear security in wine country
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Landline coaches are coming to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airport transportation provider that offers bus connections inside security at a growing number of airports will launch its first West Coast route on Nov. 17: SFO to Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Northern California's wine country. "People love traveling. What they don't love is everything it takes to
The Voice of Daredevil Becomes Him in Self-Made Fan Film
Gizmodo / 12h
A year after voicing him in 'Marvel Rivals,' Aleks Le lets the devil out in his 'Daredevil: Damned' short.
How to Try WhatsApp's New Scheduled Messages Feature Early
Lifehacker / 12h
All messaging apps should let you schedule texts by default . Sometimes, you need to send a message to a friend or family member, but you don't want them to get it just yet. Maybe they're in a different time zone, and it's too early or late to politely text them; maybe they're in an important meeting, and you don't want their phone sounding or buzzing as a distraction. Either way, a scheduled mes
3 exciting new Netflix movies to watch this week (October 12-18)
How-To Geek / 12h
There are so many new things to watch on Netflix this month that the scroll could eat your whole evening. Russell Crowe's Unabomber and a Tyler Perry movie are still dominating the Top 10, and the rest of the month looks amazing with documentaries about Mike Tyson, Norm Macdonald, and Matthew Perry on deck, right up to Halloween.
Meta releases its first frontier model, Muse Wonder
TechCrunch / 12h
Where Muse Spark aimed to be a lightweight model that could perform at low latency, the Wonder models are larger and said to be more capable, with higher benchmark scores and better results on complex tasks like coding.
The Sihoo B100 is still my favorite cheap office chair — an affordable mesh ergonomic seat that beats most cheap chairs we test with its adaptive lumbar support
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Sihoo B100 is one of the best budget ergonomic office chairs I've seen. It combines adaptive lumbar support, breathable mesh, and several adjustment options, and it's reduced in price right now. • Best for: Office and remote workers and students spending long hours at a computer who wants an adjustable chair with lumbar support and breathable mesh. • The deal: The Sihoo B100 ergonomic office
2027 Rivian R2 review: The Goldilocks electric SUV
Engadget / 12h
It's not too big, it's not too small and it's not too expensive. It's just right.
Experts warn cheap Android phones are being shipped with malware built in, so be on your guard
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Budget Android phones shipped with firmware-level malware preinstalled before reaching customers Malware generated fraudulent ad revenue and turned infected devices into residential proxies Victims spanned 150 countries, with cleanup often requiring firmware-level remediation Imagine buying a brand new, sealed Android phone, and later realizing it came with preinstalled malware rooted deeply into
With 99% DCI-P3 color accuracy, this 27-inch Asus OLED monitor is a $384 steal for creators at its lowest ever price
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If you're looking to upgrade your desktop display, I've found a great deal on the Asus ROG OLED monitor that combines a glossy 1440p OLED panel, a 240Hz refresh rate, and excellent color reproduction, and it's on sale right now. • Best for: Content creators and professionals who want excellent contrast, accurate colors, and a smooth display for photo and video editing. • The deal: The Asus ROG OL
These 7 Docker containers run my entire home, and they need almost zero maintenence
How-To Geek / 12h
Managing a home involves plenty of little tasks that are easy to forget, from keeping unwanted ads off your devices to finding an appliance warranty or backing up family photos. You can automate many of these responsibilities with Docker containers, turning a computer or home server into something that quietly takes care of everyday jobs.
Buy Avianca Lifemiles With Up To 145% Bonus: Worth It For 1.35 Cents Each?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles. Historically the program has almost constantly offered these kinds of promotions, though we’ve seen fewer of these offers in recent times. Note that nowadays lifemiles promotions are generally tar
WindBorne wins a hefty US Air Force contract for its balloon data
TechCrunch / 12h
A Silicon Valley startup that uses weather balloons and AI to predict the weather won a U.S. military contract worth almost $50 million.
TP-Link's Archer BE670 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with a 10Gbps port is a future-proof multi-gig upgrade at $250
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If your internet plan or devices have outgrown your old router, TP-Link's Archer BE670 Wi-Fi 7 model has on a good discount right now with all the features I recommend. • Best for: Multi-gig or fiber households and home offices that want a fast tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with room to grow. • The deal: The TP-Link Archer BE670 Wi-Fi 7 router is $250 (was $300) at Amazon . • Why it matters: There are
Beats is collaborating with Pokémon for a Pikachu-themed Pill speaker
Engadget / 12h
The collab we've all been waiting for ever since Tim Cook met up with Pikachu.
Meta Unveils New Series of Advanced A.I. Models
NYT > Technology / 12h
The new models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, are meant to compete with cutting-edge A.I. models from rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI.
Muse Wonder Puts Meta Back at the AI Frontier
Wired / 12h
Meta’s biggest model rivals the world’s best—and includes new features to keep agents from going off the rails.
As laptop price hikes loom, this future-proof 32GB HP OmniBook AI laptop drops to $1,300
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We recently reported on the analysts predicting more laptop price hikes, so locking in a well-specced machine now makes sense. And the deal that caught my eye is this 32GB, 1TB HP OmniBook 16 AI laptop. • Best for: Remote workers and professionals who want a roomy, future-proof laptop now, before prices climb. • The deal: The HP OmniBook 16 AI laptop is now $1300 (was $2400) at Amazon . • Why it
AI is the prime suspect in the PS5 jailbreak surge
