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After Weeks Of Issues, United’s Special New Dreamliner Returns To Boeing
One Mile at a Time / 1h
United Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that debuted the carrier’s new “United Elevate” interiors has been having some serious issues, to the point that the plane seems to be heading back to Boeing for some work. One wonders if this is just really bad luck, or what’s going on. United’s new Boeing 787-9 just can’t operate reliably This spring, United Airlines began service with its newest bat
Hurdle hints and answers for June 20, 2026
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 20
Mashable / 1h
The Moon continues to get more illuminated each night as we work through the lunar cycle. Can you see anything tonight? Keep reading to find out what you might see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, June 20, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 44% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . With just your naked eye, tonight you'll be able to see the Mar
IHG Premier Card Limited Time Up To 185K Bonus Points Welcome Offer (Last Chance)
One Mile at a Time / 2h
The $99 annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is a popular Chase credit card that I think is worth holding onto long term, thanks to the great perks that it offers (it’s a card that I’ve had for years). Several weeks ago, we saw a big limited time welcome offer of up to 185K bonus points rolled out on the card. If you’ve been considering picking up this card, now would be the ideal time
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an athlete. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a sports fan. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 20, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a Hip Hop fan. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections
New video game console aims to get kids moving
BBC News / 4h
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
'Entirely automating everything is not the future we want': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lays out his company's vision as it opens a 'third phase' and looks to build technology "to benefit everyone"
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
OpenAI publishes manifesto that likens the advent of AI to electricity in the 1920s, as it talks about a "third phase".
I reviewed Klipsch's The Nines II powered stereo speakers, and they're definitely keepers — great sound and nice features in a compact size (though it helps if you're feeling strong)
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The Klipsch The Nines II are a great-sounding set of speakers that come with a surprising price bump.
Which Philips Hue lights do I need? A simple guide to the smart light range — plus where to buy
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
If you're thinking of investing in some Philips Hue smart lighting, read this first.
He made your free video player run smoothly. Now he’s doing that for robots.
TechCrunch / 4h
French serial entrepreneur and open-source legend Jean-Baptiste Kempf has been building Kyber, an infrastructure layer to control remote devices in real time.
How to watch Turkey vs Paraguay: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Here's how to watch Turkey vs Paraguay for free online and from anywhere in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as both sides seek their first points.
'What makes a CV stand out is the personal touch you add to it': Even professional CV writers are warning not to use AI to write a resume
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Perfect text, exaggerated skills and inaccurate information are telltale signs of AI-generated resumes, but there are benefits.
Avoid roaming charges and streaming geo-blocks at the World Cup with these eSIM and VPN bundles
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Get ready to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup securely with these eSIM and VPN bundle offers
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, June 20 (game #1608)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, June 20 (game #1105)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, June 20 (game #839)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
A key US data center law covering security and sustainability is set to lapse worryingly soon, with no sign of a replacement
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
A federal data center law covering security and sustainability may expire soon as AI infrastructure expansion increases regulatory pressure nationwide.
From PGP to Mythos: a brief history of export controls that didn’t stop anyone
TechCrunch / 6h
For the last 30 years, stopping the flow of cybersecurity-related software has proven to be ineffective. It's unclear why it would work now with Anthropic’s cybersecurity model Mythos.
Microsoft Office for Mac is on sale for a one-time $40 for a limited time
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through June 28, Deal Days shoppers can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $39.97 (reg. $219). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $39.97 $219 Save $179.03 Subscriptions have their place, but productivity software doesn’t really need to be one of them — especially when it’s so
Quote of the day by Microsoft co-founder and ex-CEO Bill Gates: 'We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the ten' — insights on the nature of progress
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Progress isn't always linear or straightforward, but innovation must also contend with hype cycles and undue business and media attention
Even after a short time with it, I already know Alien: Isolation 2 will be an incredible horror game — but I really want to see the Xenomorph do one very specific thing this time around
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Alien: Isolation 2 is going to up the ante on tension, threat, and stress in whole new ways with its vastly different setting from its predecessor.
American Airlines Downgraded 3-Foot-6 Star Wars Actor Warwick Davis From First Class. So He Wrote The Perfect Legroom Song
View from the Wing / 7h
Warwick Davis showed up with a first class boarding pass, but a long American Airlines delay ended with him downgraded to economy. The 3-foot-6 Star Wars and Harry Potter actor may be owed more than American’s standard downgrade refund. And heturned the whole thing into a self-deprecating song about legroom.
Go eyes robotaxis and acquisitions after Japan’s biggest IPO of 2026. Here’s why it matters
TechCrunch / 7h
Go’s IPO — Japan’s biggest so far this year — has done more than provide a much-needed boost to the country’s languishing listing season. It has also supplied the taxi-hailing app with the capital required to address an existential issue: Japan’s shortage of drivers. Go, which went public Tuesday, plans to use the ¥88.6 billion […]
How to watch Brazil vs Haiti: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Vinicius Jnr & Co. hunt first win at FIFA World Cup 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Here's how to watch Brazil vs Haiti for free online and from anywhere in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2026, as Vinicius Jnr hopes to inspire A Selecao.
‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ Officially Joins ‘Dungeons & Dragons’
Gizmodo / 7h
You'll soon be able to play a 'VtM'-style vampire in 'D&D.'
Stop paying $80,000 for a BMW SUV with less space—the X5 does everything better for less
How-To Geek / 7h
BMW has built its reputation on blending luxury and performance better than almost anyone else. Whether you're looking at a sedan, coupe, or SUV, the brand consistently delivers vehicles that feel refined on long journeys while still offering enough athleticism to keep enthusiastic drivers entertained. Few automakers have mastered this balancing act quite as effectively.
Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Dock review: A Thunderbolt 5 docking station with more ports and features than you'll know what to do with
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock is a flagship dock for those who want it all.
'Our data centers are not going to be just big buildings that are out in the middle of nowhere that are run by 10 people' — US Army thinks it can win over communities over its data centers without a big tech backlash
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The US Army is developing data center campuses on military land while prioritizing community engagement, energy independence, and net-zero water consumption.
The best Chase credit cards to add to your wallet
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Chase credit cards have always held a special place in my heart — and my wallet. My very first credit card, the United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees ), was a Chase product, and it introduced me to the world of points and miles. I'll never forget how it felt to redeem miles I'd earned with the card for the first time or the trip I took: a last-minute trip with friends to Moab, Utah, that at t
3 stunning HBO Max documentaries to watch this weekend (June 12-14)
How-To Geek / 8h
It's perhaps the biggest weekend of the year to be an HBO Max subscriber— House of the Dragon 's third season debuts on Sunday , in what critics are already saying is poised to be its most explosive and brutal of them all. But before the Targaryens start barbecuing each other with their dragons, HBO Max's documentary library has some great stuff landing for this weekend.
Aura’s impressive e-ink photo frame doesn’t even look digital
TechCrunch / 8h
What’s the most cliche possible gift you can give a relative? A digital photo frame, displaying a rotating slideshow of family photos. Now Aura has completely refreshed this product space with its gorgeous Aura Ink frame, which uses e-ink to create a display that doesn’t even look digital. Digital frames have always been so popular […]
3 Netflix shows with 100% scores you can binge in a weekend (June 19-21)
How-To Geek / 8h
There’s a lot happening on Netflix for U.S. subscribers right now, with new shows and movies still being added as we head into the final stretch of June. And while you may have already hit paydirt with The Four Seasons or you’re waiting to see what the critics say about Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You that premiered yesterday (it looks awesome), sometimes you just want a sure thing—a show that’s d
The best credit cards for online shopping
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Whether you're ordering everyday essentials from Amazon , refreshing your wardrobe or hunting for the best deals during major sales events like Prime Day, Target Circle Deal Days and Walmart Deals, using the right credit card can help you earn valuable points, miles or cash back on purchases you're already making. Some cards even offer perks like purchase protection and extended warranties that c
'Investors suffered damages': Microsoft shareholders file class action lawsuit over its huge increase in AI and cloud spending
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Microsoft shareholders filed a class action lawsuit alleging AI spending and disclosure practices contributed to investor losses.
Norway Says AI Ain’t for Education
Gizmodo / 9h
The country is cutting back on tech in classrooms.
‘Feels like a natural breeze’: I reviewed Dyson’s clever purifying fan that follows you around the room, and was blown away by its smart features and wonderfully engineered performance
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Is AI tracking enough of a draw to justify the price tag of the Find+Follow Purifier Cool? I’ve put it to the test to find out.
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series Greenlit by Peacock
Gizmodo / 9h
Peacock has given 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' a straight-to-series order.
The affordable sports car that combines Porsche handling and Lexus reliability
How-To Geek / 9h
Performance cars are often associated with compromise. The sharper the handling and the greater the excitement behind the wheel, the more owners typically expect to spend on maintenance, repairs, and long-term upkeep. For enthusiasts shopping on a budget, finding something that delivers genuine driving thrills without becoming a financial burden can feel like an impossible task.
Trump Reportedly Showed Elon Musk Texts of Tech Execs Kissing the Ring
Gizmodo / 9h
He's got the billionaires double-texting for attention.
The best US glamping resorts for an outdoorsy summer getaway
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
If you're a fan of camping but not looking to sacrifice anything on the comfort front, glamping — or glamorous camping — might be the travel experience you should book this summer . Glamping allows you to enjoy outdoor activities (think swimming, biking and boating) and sleep comfortably in the great outdoors. Most resorts consist of spread-out accommodations, typically tents, although some are s
Delta adds new Bay Area route as it grows Austin focus city yet again
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Texas Hill Country isn't technically Delta Air Lines country. But the state's capital city sure is starting to look more like it. Delta on Friday announced it's adding another route from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Starting this fall, the Atlanta-based carrier will launch nonstop service to San Jose, California. It'll be Delta's second Bay Area nonstop from Austin when the year-
How to watch Scotland vs Morocco: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Ben Gannon-Doak misses out on the starting lineup as Scotland face Morocco at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group C clash for free online and from anywhere.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 game director says the game will have 'massive amounts of customization' — 'There's almost an infinite amount of ways to coordinate with your buds on how you want to kit up as a group'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 will feature "massive amounts of customization" across all available classes, including the brand-new endgame Specialist class.
I've driven the Honda Super-N — and I'm in love with this go-kart for the daily drive
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Small but mighty, the Honda super-N aims to inject some serious fun into the compact EV market.
3 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (June 19-21)
How-To Geek / 10h
When it comes to award-winning films, Netflix is the gift that keeps giving. Whether it's originals or its monthly release schedule, the streaming giant will always have a passable collection of decorated films across genres, languages, and years.
Stop relying on your phone's call screening—this shortcut checks unknown numbers against real scam databases
How-To Geek / 10h
When a call comes in from a number you don't recognize, it can be hard to know whether to answer or not. I missed several calls from my Dad, who was ringing to tell me he had a new number, because I assumed it was a spam call. I tried Apple's call screening features, but they felt too restrictive and meant that I missed important calls from genuine callers, so I decided to build a shortcut to che
Michigan Airport Bars Could Start Serving Alcohol 24 Hours A Day And Let Travelers Carry Drinks Through The Terminal
View from the Wing / 10h
Michigan lawmakers are advancing bills that would let airport bars serve alcohol 24 hours a day and allow travelers to carry drinks through the terminal. The airport carveout would break from the state’s overnight alcohol limits, though the drafting may not clearly cover sealed retail bottle sales or even after-hours consumption.
Chase Ink Business Cash Review: 100,000 Bonus Points & 5x Categories
One Mile at a Time / 10h
There are lots of businesses that leave rewards on the table by not using the most rewarding business credit cards . In this post, I’d like to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card — this is a credit card that I personally have , and it’s one that I love. Of Chase’s excellent collection of Ink business cards — including the Cash, Preferred, and Unlimited — the Ink Cash is th
Your phone's automatic backups are costing you hundreds—here's what I did instead
How-To Geek / 10h
Cloud storage is as useful as it is seamless, at least these days. Most of us use some form of cloud storage; after all, those photos you take with your phone end up somewhere, and there's a reason why you can easily access them across many devices.
Do fitness trackers still work if you have tattoos?
Engadget / 10h
The short answer is: sometimes, but it's complicated.
Reader success story: Why this traveler finally bought travel insurance — and how it saved her in the Himalayas
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
We've brought back our popular reader success and mistake stories here at TPG to both celebrate your wins and learn from your errors. This week's success story is from reader Karina S., whose careful planning ensured she was financially and medically covered during a recent remote emergency in the Himalayas. What happened? In her previous travels, Karina generally didn't buy insurance. "But when
A beginners guide to visiting Acadia National Park
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The striking, craggy coastline of Maine's Acadia National Park has been an enticing destination for travelers since it was first declared a national park in the summer of 1916. On Mount Desert Island, three hours up the coast from Portland, deep cobalt waters crash in foamy waves against granite cliffs and mist-shrouded beaches. The great northern woods roll down hillsides to meet the Atlantic Oc
‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker’s Next Film Finds a New Home
Gizmodo / 11h
Universal has scooped up Barker's next original feature after the already-completed 'Anything but Ghosts.'
'We've proven that carbon removal technology can work': Google, Anthropic, Salesforce and others pledge nearly $1 billion on new environmental push
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Google, Anthropic and others commit to buying future carbon removal credits to help today's startups get funding.
LifeLock's 'intuitive and powerful' identity theft protection is highly rated for a reason — LifeLock Advanced can secure your entire family, and it's on sale
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Up to $1 million in ID theft renumeration, $100,000 for stolen funds, financial account activity alerts, data removal, and 24/7 customer phone support
Dutton Ranch season 2 'deserves to be made' according to one star — confirming Yellowstone spinoff cast is 'waiting in hope' for Paramount+ renewal
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
With two episodes of the first installment still to go, there's no word on Dutton Ranch season 2 — but one star wants 'at least' four seasons.
LAST CHANCE: Record IHG Premier Card 185,000 Point Bonus — Worth Keeping For The Free Night
View from the Wing / 11h
The IHG Premier Card has a limited-time offer worth up to 185,000 points, which is more than I’ve seen before on this $99 hotel card. The upfront bonus is the reason to get it now, but the annual free night, fourth-night-free award benefit, Platinum status, and 4th night free on redemptions are why it can make sense to keep.
I tried using Excel to track my life for a week—and saw patterns I'd been missing
How-To Geek / 11h
My phone is full of life-tracking apps, but it became increasingly apparent that they don't talk to each other. So, I decided to try logging my sleep, spending, routines, food, and work in Excel for a week to see whether consolidating everything would make the data easier to understand. By Sunday, patterns had started to emerge that I wasn't previously aware of.
Earn MQDs on vacations, hotel stays and rental cars when you book through Delta
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Delta Air Lines has brought back a way to get a boost toward status. Delta is again offering Delta SkyMiles members another path to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars toward elite status via spending on some of its travel extras. You can earn 1 MQD per base dollar spent on hotel bookings, vacation rentals and car rentals booked through the Travel Extras portal by July 20 for travel completed by
Infowars is returning with Tim Heidecker at the helm. Heres what it’ll look like.
Mashable / 11h
After satirical paper The Onion bought right-wing conspiracy site Infowars , it faced legal obstacles — but now the people behind it say they're launching a new Infowars and sidestepping the courts. The founder of Infowars, Alex Jones, declared bankruptcy in 2022 following defamation lawsuits from families of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, which Jones claimed was a hoax. He was ordered to pay them
16GB 'Bonkers' Xeon PC is back at Newegg for Prime Day with $209 price tag, Nvidia Geforce GPU, 256GB SSD - Is this the best PC deal of 2026?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Newegg's weird mini PC divided opinions, but is now back with a vengeance
I stopped recommending Amazon eero routers—here's what I suggest instead
How-To Geek / 11h
It's always been hard to really stand behind any one brand when recommending a networking setup to friends or family—especially those without a ton of technology experience. UniFi has changed that though, and it's now the only network that I recommend to anyone who asks me.
‘Workers need to be involved in these conversations’: Amazon engineers to be investigated after criticising company’s AI data center buildout – Amazon “may or may not take action based on what we find.”
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A group of Amazon employees spoke out at a council meeting, and now some of them are being investigated.
Norway imposes broad restrictions on AI for elementary school kids
Engadget / 12h
Norway will reportedly ban young kids from using AI in schools.
Grocery Stores Deploying “AI Shopping Carts” Stuffed With Cameras to Track Your Exact Coordinates and Bombard You With Ads
Futurism / 12h
Whether you’re dodging Flock cameras on the freeway, ever-listening smartphones in your pocket, or AI bots at the drive-thru, it’s nearly impossible to avoid some type of AI-integrated device these days. Now it turns out that not even your grocery store is safe, as Instacart increasingly deploys AI smart carts to grocery stores across the United States. In a recent joint press release , Instacart
Meet ERNEST, NASA’s Next-Generation Rover Designed to Be Faster and Tougher
Gizmodo / 12h
The prototype rover recently traversed across the Colorado Desert at 10 times the speed of its predecessors.
3 deep-cut Paramount+ documentaries to watch this weekend (June 19-21)
How-To Geek / 12h
Paramount+ is where many of us look for the loud, boisterous stuff—Sly Stallone running the Tulsa underworld, the latest Star Trek voyage, and, apparently, UFC fights at the White House. But quietly tucked away behind Taylor Sheridan's cowboy hat sits an excellent documentary library that's easy to scroll right past.
Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best cards for everyday spending
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) has long been one of our favorite travel cards at TPG . For a $95 annual fee , the Sapphire Preferred delivers outsize value in the form of solid benefits and valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards points . With its recent refresh , the Sapphire Preferred added more bonus categories. Now, its suite covers nearly every aspect of the typical spender
10 quintessential summer resorts offering fun for the whole family
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Is there a better time than summer? Some may argue yes, but for many, the sun, the heat and the carefree spirit of the season make for the happiest of months. It's a time when families can more easily gather to spend quality time together, festivals and fairs fill city streets, and folks crisscross the country defining their own version of the great American road trip . Picking a place for a summ
iPhone's new Gemini experience puts Google's own Pixel phone to shame
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has dominated smartphone AI for years, with Assistant and Gemini having pulled well ahead of Siri. Well, Apple just upended this narrative with the introduction of Siri AI in iOS 27 . The new assistant uses Gemini as a teacher , but has customizations that make it do things Android users have wanted for years
Doom composer Bobby Prince has died
Engadget / 12h
Bobby Prince, composer for Doom and other classic shooters, has died.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 director says the team 'worked very close' with 20th Century Studios 'to make sure that we were hitting the lore correctly'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 creators Cold Iron Studios worked closely with 20th Century Studios to ensure the game respected the Alien franchise lore.
China's huge OLED screen factory is finally rolling at full speed — and I'm excited about what this means for cheaper OLED monitors and laptops
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
This will provide much-needed competition for LG and Samsung who dominate with OLEDs.
Book immediately: Wide open Delta One business-class availability to Europe this summer for 115,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
If you have Delta SkyMiles or American Express Membership Rewards points and are looking to fly to Europe in lie-flat comfort this summer for the price of a cup of coffee plus miles, stop what you are doing right now and listen up. Delta's dynamic award pricing means one-way business-class flights to Europe are usually at least 300,000 miles per person (and can be closer to 500,000 miles on peak
I got fed up with OneDrive, so I replaced it with something better
How-To Geek / 12h
OneDrive is integrated into every corner of Windows 10 and Windows 11, and it seems very likely that integration will only increase as Microsoft pushes more and more cloud features into Windows. If you want to get rid of OneDrive but don't want to give up the convenience of a cloud service app on your desktop, you have options.
This life-size Koenigsegg just became the fastest drive-able Lego car ever — $5m hypercar recreated from 327,000 Technic elements and sent down Goodwood Hill at 69mph
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The 1:1 'Big Build' celebrates the hillclimb record set by Koenigsegg at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
