Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up
TechCrunch / 7h
PayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around.
Creality Sermoon P1 review: This ultraportable handheld 3D scanner let me scan almost any object I wanted
Latest from TechRadar / 28min
The Creality Sermoon P1 is a handheld 3D scanner and follows similar use lines to the superb Sermoon S1 that I looked at earlier in the year. However, unlike the S1, it can be used in isolation: no wires, no need for a computer; everything needed from the scan to the display is held within one small, portable box. This includes the initial capture, point-cloud fusion, mesh creation, editing, and
The best budget Fitbit with a 10-day battery life is now super-cheap after this price cut at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 28min
Google may have moved on from its previous line of Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers, but these devices remain some of the best options for tracking your health and exercise. And now, one of the more affordable and entry-level options just got a welcome discount, which drops the Fitbit Inspire 3 on Amazon to £58.99 (was £84.99). If you've been put off by the cost of other more premium smar
India central bank head says AI can approve loans humans would have turned down, says the technology is, 'a capability to be responsibly harnessed and not merely as a risk to be contained'
Latest from TechRadar / 35min
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra tells banks that AI trained on alternative data such as cash flows, GST filings, and utility payments can extend credit to borrowers that manual underwriting cannot currently assess The pitch came bundled with caution, insisting that banks take safety and visibility measures including complete AI inventories, red-teaming before deployment, and the capacity to explain
I stopped writing careful ChatGPT prompts and rambled at it for 10 minutes instead — the results changed how I use AI
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I've often treated ChatGPT as though a poorly worded prompt might break it. I'd think about what I wanted to ask, rewrite it a couple of times, remove anything that sounded irrelevant, and essentially do half the chatbot's work in my head before ever submitting a prompt. Recently, I've discovered that some people succeed with the complete inverse of that strategy. Instead of polishing every sente
We Just Saw the First Footage From ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’
Gizmodo / 2h
Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray star in the first post-'Rise of Skywalker' 'Star Wars' adventure, out May 28, 2027.
The First Trailer for ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Is Finally Here
Gizmodo / 2h
Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and others return to Disney+ January 20, 2027.
To Me, My MCU X-Men!
Gizmodo / 2h
Straight from D23, Marvel's confirmed the core cast of its upcoming, debut 'X-Men' movie.
That New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage Is Officially Here
Gizmodo / 2h
Marvel Studios shares another peek at its December blockbuster introducing Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
How to watch Manchester United vs. Milan online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Manchester United vs. Milan in a 2026 pre-season friendly for free on SportyNet . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of really interesting pre-season friendlies taking place this weekend, but Manchester United vs. Milan is probably the best of the bunch. Manchester United are an intriguing prospect under Michael Carrick, and h
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 15
Mashable / 2h
The Moon's visibility is still fairly low as it begins to return following the New Moon. If you're interested in some moon-gazing, check back again tomorrow. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, Aug. 15, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 8% of its surface visible. When is the next Full Moon? The next Full Moon will take place on Augus
Disney Wants You to Behold the First ‘VisionQuest’ Trailer
Gizmodo / 2h
Marvel's top android has some issues to work out (and through) in the first look at 'VisionQuest.'
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you know your logos. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and ti
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you double up a vowel. 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 Connection
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you know a bit of trivia. 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 answe
Just as I recovered from my months-long Pokopia fixation, the new Bubbly Basin DLC is here to reel me straight back in
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Whether you haven’t played Pokémon Pokopia since the town-builder launched earlier this year or you’ve been waiting to dive in, you might want to mosey on down to your favorite cozy gaming corner and download the free update. Especially when paired with the newly released Expansion Pass, the game (which I already gave five stars, our highest score, and called one of the best Nintendo Switch 2 gam
How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Free Streams & TV Channels
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Watch Sri Lanka vs India 1st test free on DD Sports (India) / Siyatha TV (Sri Lanka) / Kayo (FREE trial) (AUS) BLOCKED? Unblock cricket streams with NordVPN (try risk-free for 30 days) First test: August 15-19 from 10am IST / 5:30am BST / 12:30am ET daily Test cricket returns to Sri Lanka after more than a year as the hosts prepare to take on neighbours India in an exciting two-match Test series,
How to watch Australia vs Japan: Free streams and TV channels for rugby international
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Kick-off: Saturday, August 15 at 1.15am ET / 6.15am BST / 3.15pm AEST FREE stream: 9Now (AUS) / RugbyPass TV (US) Watch Anywhere: Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Watch Australia vs Japan live streams as the Wallabies look to follow up their hard-fought 35-32 victory over the Brave Blossoms with a more comprehensive victory on home soil in Townsville, Queensland. The first game in the p
Live Updates From Disney’s Mega Film and TV Panel at D23 2026 🔴
Gizmodo / 5h
io9 is live from the Honda Center at D23 for updates on all things Marvel, 'Star Wars,' Pixar, and more.
'There's no realistic chance all of that content will get remastered from scratch': Dolby Vision 2 will come to more titles than you might expect, thanks to an automated process — but there will be two key creative-led features that aren't automated
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Dolby says that Dolby Vision HDR movies can be upgraded to Dolby Vision 2 using an automated process based on the existing mastering information This means support may be more widespread than expected, since apparently it will be relatively low-effort for streamers to achieve The Authentic Motion and Precision Black features will be excluded from this, because Dolby says they they require human j
State Judge to Kalshi: Your Sports Betting Is Obviously Illegal
Gizmodo / 6h
Kalshi is clearly violating Washington state laws against ‘illegal gambling, sports wagering, and bookmaking,’ a judge wrote.
Ukrainian drones disabled US armor brigade in simulated warfare 'so quickly' that they had to respawn the equipment
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukrainian drone forces have proved so successful against US troops in exercises that “destroyed” equipment had to be reintroduced into the simulated combat Over the course of the two-week-long exercise, US forces improved at camouflage, dispersing, and using electronic warfare against the aerial attacks The Combined Resolve military exercise took place in Germany earlier this year US forces engag
Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI
BBC News / 7h
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Big Tech name to pen a letter thousands of words long about AI.
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, August 15 (game #1664)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, August 14 (game #1663) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 15 (game #1161)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, August 14 (game #1160) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 15 (game #895)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, August 14 (game #894) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle
Waymo receives permission to offer rides in Sacramento and San Diego
Engadget / 7h
The company will also be able to expand its fleet across more of the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Pay $41.99 once for Visual Studio Pro 2026 and 15 coding courses
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: On sale for just $41.99, this bundle includes Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 and 15 coding courses , but the 97 percent discount ends after August 16. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 + The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $41.99 $1,999.99 Save $1,958 Building a better coding toolkit does not have to mean buying software
3 intense new HBO Max documentaries to watch this weekend (August 14-16)
How-To Geek / 8h
HBO Max doesn't let up when it comes to documentaries, and has had some serious standouts this year already , not least of which is Monsters of God , the ongoing saga of the illegal reptile trade that's 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Quote of the day by roboticist Rodney Brooks: 'The visual appearance of a robot makes a promise about what it can do and how smart it is' — a warning about the misleading form of a humanoid robot
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Humanoid robots are on the rise, with a slate of companies building several different prototypes. Whether they're designed to be on the production line or engineered to roam around your house performing various chores, different kinds of machines are on the cusp of mass production. Setting expectations Australian roboticist Brooks remarked on the appearance of robots in the first of his own three
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
Wired / 8h
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
Microsoft Is Combining Its Two 'Copilot' Apps (and Ditching These Three Features)
Lifehacker / 8h
Microsoft Copilot is a little messy. Unlike ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, the company's AI service isn't one universal product. Instead, there's "Copilot," the AI for consumers, directly competing with the aforementioned AI apps; and "Microsoft 365 Copilot," the AI for professional use in Microsoft's work suite. Unless you're totally immersed in Microsoft's AI culture, you might be understandably c
Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details
Mashable / 9h
The new Google Pixel 11 was just unveiled this week. This usually prompts some consumers to question how Google's latest smartphone stacks up against Apple's current generation iPhone. However, this isn't really the most apt comparison. Because the phones run different operating systems, owners of either device may be reluctant to switch ecosystems in search of greener pastures. The real head-to-
30 Years Later, ‘Cure’ Is Still an Unassailably Hypnotic Horror Masterwork
Gizmodo / 9h
Koji Yakusho and Masato Hagiwara star in a touchstone of horror cinema that only gets better with time.
Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream
BBC News / 9h
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down.
Considering canceling your credit card? Here's why you might want to "downgrade" it instead
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Your credit card's annual fee is due. For one reason or another, you've decided that it's not worth paying the fee to keep your card for another year. Or maybe it's a credit card you no longer use or want, so you're considering closing the account. Your first inclination might be to cancel your card. However, other options exist: You could downgrade or product change your card instead. Wondering
This beautiful hotel in Mexico City just joined SLH and Hilton
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Small Hotels of the World just welcomed its newest member — and Hilton Honors loyalists can rejoice. Casona Roma Norte, a Michelin-recognized member of Mexico City's boutique hotel scene, has joined the growing list of points hotels that go far beyond the cookie-cutter offerings. Here's what you need to know to book a stay at this stylish property. Related: The coolest SLH hotels you can book wit
Apple Wants to Settle Its Long-Running Legal Battle With Epic Games
Gizmodo / 9h
Google has also been ordered to make rival app stores easier to find and install through its Google Play store.
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
Wired / 9h
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
American Airlines Has Banned Bare Feet On Planes, Passengers Don’t Know Yet [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines’ Contract of Carriage already bars passengers from flying barefoot or wearing offensive clothing, but some travelers still need the reminder. Also JetBlue’s first class seat moving toward installation, why airport food costs so much, Houston Intercontinental’s renovated Executive Club, and American’s latest “premium” service gaps.
Stop pretending Unraid and TrueNAS solve the same problem
How-To Geek / 9h
The debate between Unraid and TrueNAS feels as strong as the debate between Plex and Jellyfin. The thing is, while Plex and Jellyfin solve a very similar problem, Unraid and TrueNAS aren't solving the same problem at all. In fact, they're very different at the core, so make sure you pick the right NAS OS for your specific use case.
Google Opens the Gates of AI Slop Hell
Gizmodo / 9h
A new Gemini update will let AI slop artists skip cropping out a visible watermark.
10 Gboard Hacks Every Android User Should Know
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Gboard is the default keyboard option for a staggering number of Android smartphones across the globe, and it's not just limited to Pixels. If you have an Android device, you've probably used Gboard for years without giving it a second look. The default setup is good, the predictive text suggestions work, and in a pinch, you can swipe to type. Goo
New Technique for Ruining Flock Cameras Just Dropped
Gizmodo / 9h
Foam sealent is the latest attempt to destroy the controversial camera network
It’s Getting So Hot That Nuclear Plants Are Being Forced to Power Down
Futurism / 9h
Nuclear energy is often touted as an ultra-efficient alternative to dirtier energy sources like coal or natural gas. Expanding the world’s capacity for atomic power is the key to avoiding a cascading climate disaster, some of the industry’s proponents say — but what if it’s too late? With record setting heatwaves scorching Europe, water levels in the continent’s major rivers are reaching all-time
Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
TechCrunch / 9h
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Kia's EV3 will start under $31,000 in the US
Engadget / 9h
That makes it the cheapest EV in Kia's lineup.
These 4 open-source apps solved problems I didn't think software could fix
How-To Geek / 10h
Open-source software usually gets recognized for the big, obvious wins, like replacing a cloud storage subscription or a password manager. What gets less attention are the smaller, oddly specific problems that software can fix just as well. Mostly because it doesn't occur to us that an app exists for it.
Here’s What the New ‘Avatar’ Land Looks Like
Gizmodo / 10h
Disney Imagineeers shared a huge display of the upcoming Disneyland area at D23.
Kioxia, SanDisk show off the tiny chip which could go in world's first 1 PB SSD
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Quad-Level-Cell (QLC) 3D flash memory sets the industry benchmark for performance, bit density, and power efficiency It is the first QLC 3D flash to reach a 4.8 GB/s interface, ensuring super-fast data transfer between storage and processor This is the breakthrough that could deliver 1 PB (petabyte) storage to data centers SanDisk has unveiled the chip that could revolutionize data centers and pu
Ancient Greek Elites May Have Forged Their Jewelry From Space Rocks
Gizmodo / 10h
Prominent individuals likely wore rings made from meteorites as a power symbol.
sdpubliclibrary : almostnormalcomics : kekwcomics : When you know it’s going to...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
sdpubliclibrary : almostnormalcomics : kekwcomics : When you know it’s going to be one of those days For some reason this reminds me of working at the library
10 Screenshot Hacks Every iPhone User Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. While the Mac has the best screenshot tools of any Apple device, it's not quite the same story on iPhone. Your iOS device is mostly restricted to built-in tools for taking screenshots and screen recordings , which makes it hard to bypass apps that block those features. Having said that, your iPhone's screenshot tool is anything but basic, supporti
'I hope people say I was a good and decent man,' Tim Cook on his post-Apple legacy — and why for him I don't think any other answer was possible
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
As Tim Cook prepares to vacate his role as Apple CEO on September 1st and John Ternus assumes control, people have asked me what Cook is like and how he compares to Ternus. I can't say I know either man well, but I do know them and have, over the years, had the opportunity to speak to each of them. In due time, both will be part of a very small club: men who have stepped into running one of the b
Tech editors react to the Made by Google event and new Pixel device features
Mashable / 10h
Our top mobile and health tech editors from PCMag , CNET and ZDNET share their thoughts on Google's Made by Google Pixel event hosted by Trevor Noah . What were the coolest features on the new Pixel devices, and what felt like a dud?
3 crisp new Netflix shows to lighten up your weekend (August 14-16)
How-To Geek / 10h
August has so far been a pretty solid month for Netflix in the U.S., and not necessarily because of any one massive hit—although I admit to getting reluctantly sucked in by more than a few episodes of Let's Marry Harry (I blame my wife), and now I'm obsessed with the new docuseries about Charles Manson .
All the Health and Fitness Products You Didn't Realize You Could Buy With HSA Funds
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In theory, you can use your FSA or HSA funds to get yourself a shiny new fitness tracker or smartwatch (even the latest Fitbit Air )—but is the process really as straightforward as the marketing suggests? Right off the bat, your HSA/FSA dollars won't be able to cover the entire purchase; instead, you'll save an average of 30 % on eligible health p
Why Wi-Fi 7 routers are still bad at the thing most people actually need from them
How-To Geek / 10h
Wi-Fi 7 is the latest and greatest Wi-Fi technology you can buy as I write this, but it's still an expensive upgrade. Particularly when you consider that Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 are perfectly serviceable in a world where Gigabit fiber has only recently become more common across the world.
Astronomers Discover an Entirely New Type of Object: a “Black Hole Star”
Futurism / 10h
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a new type of cosmic monstrosity: a “black hole star.” The glowing red object, dubbed MoM-BH*-1, is 100,000 times more massive than our Sun and is trapped in a shell of gas so thick that it looks like a star the size of the entire solar system. But unlike an actual star, it’s not fusion powering its center, but a black hole constant
'For pros, there's none better': Samsung’s flagship 9100 Pro SSD is only $10 more than the 990 Pro for the ultimate workstation upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
There's no denying that the Samsung 990 Pro SSD is an incredible SSD - we called it "stellar" in our review when we took it out for a spin. But while the 990 Pro 2TB is still down to $390 (was $640) at Amazon , I recommend professionals running heavy workloads check out the 9100 Pro instead. Right now, you can get the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB, running at $400 from Amazon . This next-gen PCIe 5.0 inte
‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Sure Seems Like It’s Going Back to ‘The Clone Wars’
Gizmodo / 11h
Costume reveals at D23 show what appears to be snow outfits for Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano.
Thrive’s Joshua Kushner chides Silicon Valley VCs over AI euphoria
TechCrunch / 11h
The AI opportunity is huge, but "it would also be a grave error in our minds to let excitement weaken our investment discipline," Kushner warns in his first-ever investment letter.
Please stop using these 7 deprecated Linux commands
How-To Geek / 11h
Over the years, several Linux commands have been deprecated, either because they are no longer relevant, have security problems, or have ceased to be maintained. You might still be able to use these common commands, but you probably shouldn’t. Instead, try alternatives that are less prone to bugs and offer more features too.
Crocodiles Evolved Backwards From Warm-Blooded Species to Cold-Blooded Killers
Gizmodo / 11h
A new analysis of fossilized bones from crocodiles’ archosaur ancestors suggest they reverted back to cold-blood to become better silent predators.
How to Tell If That Apple 'Threat Notification' Is Legit
Lifehacker / 11h
Threat actors are always finding ways to make their attacks seem more believable—often by using urgent security matters that push victims to act quickly—so you should always be skeptical of messages and notifications warning you that your device or account has been compromised. That said, if you receive a spyware warning from Apple via push notification, it's likely real, and you shouldn't ignore
Google Turns On Gemini A.I. for Students Using Its Classroom App
NYT > Technology / 11h
Google enabled A.I. features for K-12 schools that have allowed student access to Gemini. Until this week, Google automatically enabled Gemini in Classroom only for students 18 or older.
Upgrade your setup: HP’s Smart Tank 5101 ink tank printer drops to $170 with 2 years of ink
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Smart Tank series is HP's answer to the refillable-ink trend we've tracked closely, and for the price, it's worth checking out the HP Smart Tank 5101 all-in-one printer for $170 (was $260) at Amazon . Based on our experience testing HP printers, this one's an easy recommendation for home offices, as well as the back-to-school prep and dorm rooms. First, the bottled ink refills are much cheape
What we know about the alleged Iranian hacks on US water utilities
TechCrunch / 11h
Over the last couple of weeks, hackers have targeted and broken into the systems of several water plants in the United States. Here’s what we know and don’t know about this wave of attacks allegedly carried out by the Iranian government.
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermarks from AI content
Engadget / 11h
The invisible SynthID will remain.
3 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (August 14-16)
How-To Geek / 11h
There are weekends when I want something easy to watch without wasting time scrolling through Netflix . That's when I usually turn to movies that have already proven they are worth watching, especially older favorites that I haven't gotten around to revisiting.
EC261: European Union Flight Delay & Cancelation Compensation Explained
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The European Union has the most consumer friendly policies when it comes to what passengers are entitled to in the event that their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. For example, if your long haul flight is delayed by at least four hours, you could be entitled to 600 Euro cash, which is huge. In this post, I’d like to go over everything you need to know about how this policy works. Wha
Three rows, 495 lb-ft of torque, and a price tag that undercuts the competition
How-To Geek / 11h
Full-size SUVs are getting harder to justify as prices climb, but there are still compelling reasons to go big. If you need three rows of genuinely usable space, serious towing capability, and enough power to move a nearly 6,000-pound vehicle with ease, few SUVs can match the versatility of this American favorite. It also undercuts several of its closest rivals on price while offering an impressi
Bill Gates’ Daughter Clearly Has a Traitor Inside Her Startup Who’s Trying to Destroy Her
Futurism / 11h
Last month, Bloomberg revealed that a startup founded by Bill Gates’ 23-year-old daughter, Phoebe Gates, had dabbled in some seriously questionable business practices. According to the reporting, Gates’ online affiliate marketing startup Phia used a shady technique called “cookie stuffing,” to collect commissions from online sales it had nothing to do with — a sneaky trick that’s landed previous
Google must make it easier to install alternative app stores, judge orders
Engadget / 11h
Google has a week to make it easier to find third-party app stores.
Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
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Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Dutch officials have warned that a high-severity macOS vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code is under active exploitation. “The NCSC has received a notification indicating that active abuse of this vulnerability has been observed on multiple systems on which port 5900 was accessible from the Internet,” the Netherlands National Cyber Security Centrum warned earlier this wee
First test flight of largest all-electric aircraft used just $5 of electricity
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The first flight of the largest battery-electric aircraft to take to the skies lasted nearly half an hour while costing just $5 of electricity. That aviation feat comes at a time when jet fuel prices have skyrocketed because of the US war with Iran. The test flight of Heart Aerospace’s X1 demonstrator aircraft took place at Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York on August 12. The X
Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A judge has identified what appears to be the first time a US plaintiff has attempted to hide text in court filings that only an artificial intelligence system can read in a bid to win a case. In a decision published last week, Connecticut judge Walter Spader Jr. confirmed that the hidden text had no impact in a case where a man alleged a healthcare provider was improperly withholding access to r
State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagers
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A state court in Washington this week ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports gambling and a variety of other wagers on its prediction market. King County Superior Court Judge John McHale issued a preliminary injunction in response to a lawsuit filed against Kalshi by the state of Washington. "The order requires Kalshi to stop offering, accepting, or facilitating wagers on sports, elections, polit
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
After its cloud storage provider went defunct, a PBS affiliate decided to sue a data center provider to regain access to 50TB of TV shows, videos, and other data dating back 70 years. As reported this week by Current , a trade newspaper covering public broadcasting, St. Louis affiliate Nine PBS filed a lawsuit against Iron Mountain Data Centers on July 28, seeking access to the data. In the litig
Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A decade ago, SpaceX began to land the first stages of the Falcon 9 rocket with some regularity, but it's only within the last five years that the company has begun flying the rocket dozens and then hundreds of times a year. As a result, SpaceX has very rapidly become responsible for more than three-quarters of all mass launched into orbit. Much of this is the company's Starlink satellites, but d
Yikes: American Airlines Is Running Out Of Flight Numbers — So One Flight 2482 Followed ATC Instructions Meant For Another
View from the Wing / 12h
Two American Airlines flights using the same flight number were airborne near Phoenix at the same time, on the same air traffic control frequency, and one accepted instructions meant for the other. The planes never lost required separation, but the communications close call highlights a strange problem facing major carriers: in a codeshare-heavy world, airlines are running out of usable flight num
The tiny dots in your Android phone's status bar are trying to tell you something
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you noticed a tiny green dot lighting up in the upper-right corner of your Android phone from time to time? If you own a Pixel, you have probably noticed a blue dot as well. These dots don't appear randomly; they serve a useful purpose by notifying you the moment an app on your phone starts using your camera or microphone or accessing your location.
The ‘Widow’s Bay’ Cast Is Just as Excited for Season 2 as You
Gizmodo / 12h
Apple TV's Emmy-nominated horror comedy sensation is gearing up for its eventual return.
The ultimate Mac dock? Ivanky unveils a 26-port Apple Silicon powerhouse that Windows users can't use
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
iVANKY FusionDock Ultra packs 26 ports into a desktop workstation dock Four external 6K displays can run natively on compatible Apple Silicon Macs Up to 120Gbps bandwidth supports demanding display-focused professional workflows simultaneously The iVANKY FusionDock Ultra is a 26-port desktop dock designed specifically for Apple Silicon Macs and demanding professional workstations. The company say
Bluetti's Elite 30 V2 power station is our top budget pick by a country mile — we used it through storms, camping trips, and on the job and it's just dropped in price at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Bluetti's power stations show up often in our outdoor gear coverage, and we put the Elite 30 V2 through real-world testing during storm outages, inflating mattresses, and topping off tool batteries on a job site. And right now, the Bluetti Elite 30 V2 is down to $219 (was $299) at Amazon . It's a compact 288Wh station built around a LiFePO4 battery, with a 600W inverter that can briefly lift to 1
‘Masturbation Consultants’ Gave an AI Startup a Hand
Gizmodo / 12h
*Jerk off motion*
This Soundcore Bluetooth Party Speaker Is $80 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The era of the boombox as we knew it in the 90s might be over, but if you still want an audio powerhouse that’ll give you better sound than your average portable speaker, there are several options that fit the bill, along with modern features like the ability to float in wa
Citi Strata Elite Looks Premium — But The Real Value Is American Airlines Miles And $1200 First Year Credits
View from the Wing / 12h
Citi Strata Elite arrives in a surprisingly premium package, but the real value is what the card earns. The current offer delivers 75,000 points and credits worth up to $1,200 in the first year, and its points now transfer to American Airlines AAdvantage.
4 reasons your networking gear should never be plugged straight into the wall (and what to do instead)
How-To Geek / 12h
Unless you run a massive rack-mounted Xeon server, your networking gear probably doesn't draw a lot of power. I can't think of a situation where someone I know plugged their router into the wall and tripped a breaker or shorted out their home.
Black Torch fans should 'expect the unexpected' in upcoming episodes as 'emotional' breakout Crunchyroll anime hits the halfway point
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If you're a seasoned anime fan, you'll understand the unique sense of excitement that comes with binging a brand-new show — and it's exactly how I feel about Crunchyroll 's breakout series, BLACK TORCH . As of writing, we're now six episodes into the epic adventure, following high-schooler Jiro, who just also happens to be a ninja descendant who can talk to animals. He's rescued an injured black
Marvel's Wolverine confirmed to have New Game Plus at launch and features a side activity called Nightmare Doors where players 'confront Logan's nightmares to uncover his past'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Marvel's Wolverine will feature New Game Plus at launch The game will also offer extra features like Mission Replay and a Nightmare Doors side activity Nightmare Doors contains trials where players "confront Logan's nightmares to uncover his past" Marvel's Wolverine is shaping up to be a big hit for 2026, and now Insomniac Games has revealed even more features that players can expect when the gam
Warner Bros Quickly Deletes Behind-the-Scenes Video That Seems to Show Use of AI Slop During “Supergirl” Production
Futurism / 12h
“Supergirl” just can’t flop in peace. The 2026 film is one of the biggest box office failures of the year and is the DC franchise’s lowest grossing film since Catwoman (2004). And now it’s the subject of yet another controversy: the apparent use of AI slop during its production. A behind the scenes video released by Warner Bros shows director Craig Gillespie and actor Jason Momoa looking at conce
This two-year-old Japanese hybrid crossover is built to last
How-To Geek / 12h
Buying a two-year-old hybrid crossover can be a smart way to get better value without taking on the uncertainty that can come with an older used vehicle. But if reliability is high on your list, one Japanese crossover stands out from the crowd.
The 256GB laptop is the new 32GB phone — and it’s quietly pushing you into cloud subscriptions
Latest from Tom's Guide / 10min
There was a time not too long ago when a 32GB smartphone felt perfectly workable — potentially even spacious. Fast forward to today and apps have gotten bigger, cameras have become larger, and routine software updates now eat entire gigabytes on their own. 32GB has gone from seeming totally normal (even luxurious) to looking absurdly stingy. I think 256GB laptops are heading in the same direction
Denzel still shines in this 2004 psychological thriller, but I think Meryl Streep steals the spotlight
Latest from Tom's Guide / 38min
The Tom's Guide verdict: 'The Manchurian Candidate' (2004) Rating: 3.5/5 stars Verdict: Whether or not this is superior to the 1962 original is a matter of debate. But what is inarguable is that this Gulf War-era thriller proves it's worthy of its existence. Some plot holes require suspension of disbelief, but you won't need any such mental gymnastics to enjoy Denzel's performance as Major Bennet
I used the viral dark showering lamp that 'lowers cortisol' for better sleep — here's what happened
Latest from Tom's Guide / 53min
For me, the debate over morning showers vs evening showers has one clear winner. Evening showers help me unwind and wash away the sleep-disrupting allergens collected during the day. Morning showers just add another step to my pre-work routine. However, there is one drawback to an evening shower: harsh bathroom lighting. Exposure to bright bathroom light bulbs in the evening has been found to shi
Are your tomatoes in crisis? Here's how baking soda and vinegar can save your crop
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
When tomato leaves begin yellowing or dropping blossoms , it makes sense to immediately suspect a disease or a watering issue. But often, the problem isn't a lack of nutrients in the dirt, it is an invisible chemical barrier preventing the plant from absorbing them. Tomatoes thrive in slightly acidic soil, and if your pH drifts too far out of range, root systems lock up. You don't need to wait da
I challenged ChatGPT and Gemini to find the best ways to unwind — these 7 ideas made National Relaxation Day even better
Latest from Tom's Guide / 1h
Entering a total state of zen without your worries disturbing your peace for just a few seconds feels incredible. I may not get to it as much as I’d like to. But when I do get the chance to calm my nerves and leave the stresses of the world behind, I cherish those moments. One of the annual holidays that encapsulates that sense of tranquility is National Relaxation Day. The fact that it just so h
I put Honor's crazy Robot Phone up against the iPhone 17 Pro Max — I'm both impressed and confused
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
Honor's new Robot Phone is finally official. After first teasing the device last year and then showing it off at MWC, the company has finally taken the wraps off its ambitious new smartphone at a launch event in China. The Honor Robot Phone goes on sale starting August 20, priced at RMB 9,999 (around $1,480). Sadly, there's no word on a global launch just yet. The big highlight, of course, is the
Ditch 'fart walking' — Tai Chi walking is trending again, and this is why
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
There are lots of walking trends, including fart walking, the Hot Girl Walk, and ChiWalking, which is the same as Tai Chi walking. I'm not made for meditation in its traditional sense, so I'm always looking for ways to boost mindfulness without sitting and breathing with my legs crossed. A while ago, I stumbled across ChiWalks and loved trying it; I've noticed recently it's trending up again, so
5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more (August 15-16)
Latest from Tom's Guide / 2h
Looking for your next watch this weekend? Summer's zipping right on by, and Netflix, Disney+, and the rest of the best streaming services are heating up with new releases worth adding to your watchlist. Leading the pack this week is one of the best flicks from the Sandler clan in years, "Don't Say Good Luck," on Netflix as well as Olivia Wilde's spicy comedy "The Invite" on paid video-on-demand p
Level up your new Pixel 11 Pro Fold with these 15 essential cases and accessories
Latest from Tom's Guide / 11h
Google's new Pixel 11 range has been revealed – a family of four feature-packed new smartphones that elevate the Pixel range to new levels. Personally, I'm eyeing up the new Pixel 11 Pro Fold for its durable new hinge design and excellent 48MP camera. Smartphones are expensive, though, and if you're anything like me you'll already be thinking about how you can keep yours in perfect condition. Tha
What to watch tonight: 39 new shows and movies added to Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV and more (Aug. 14)
Latest from Tom's Guide / 12h
When it comes to deciding what to watch, it can get overwhelming. Fast . There are so many options out there. Even if you keep it to just the best streaming services , there are dozens of new shows and movies added every day. Lucky for you, it's my job to know exactly what's out there. So I've compiled essentially a TV guide on what to watch tonight . I've gone through everything from Netflix , P
