'Essentially no human intervention': Chinese AI solves 12-year-old math problem in just 80 hours — and even proves it
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Peking University's dual agent AI solved Anderson's 2014 algebra conjecture in 80 hours with no human intervention and full verification.
Save At Leading Hotels Of The World With Amex Offers (Targeted)
79One Mile at a Time / 14h
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which could be worth it for a stay at a boutique luxury property. I’d consider this to be especially lucrative, given the opportunity to earn bonus Membership Rewards points, rather than bonus ca
Chase Travel explained: Points Boost, redemption rates and smart ways to book
44The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the most valuable and flexible rewards currencies — but how you redeem your points matters just as much as earning them. The Chase Travel℠ portal can be an easy way to book flights, hotels, cruises and more using points or cash. It can be the best option when award space is limited or cash fares are low. However, it's not always the best deal. Here's how Chase Tra
Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other
TechCrunch / 8min
For most of its life, Airwallex and Stripe have mostly operated in different geographies, selling to different buyers. That's changing.
Hurdle hints and answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 52min
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 April 18
Mashable / 52min
The New Moon has now passed, which means each night the Moon will appear bigger and brighter in the sky. This happens as more of its sunlit side comes into view from Earth. From now, it will become more illuminated each night until the next full Moon. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, April 18, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 1% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA'
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you love hockey. If you don't, well, then good luck! As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets afte
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love a fizzy drink. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a good deal. 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. T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a suck-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 Connections hin
American “Rejects” Merger With United, But Drops Interesting Hint Of Its Own
One Mile at a Time / 4h
Is it just me, or is this a very strange several weeks for the airline industry? I never thought I’d write the first part of the above headline, because the concept is just so outlandish. American says United merger would be bad for consumers Several days ago, it was reported that in late February 2026, United CEO Scott Kirby approached the Trump administration about the concept of a merger with
White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
BBC News / 4h
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
I swapped my phone for a cycle computer after a crash — but a tiny, underrated device was the real safety upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I’ve had my fair share of bike crashes, and switching from a phone to a bike computer helped reduce distractions — but the real safety upgrade was an add-on accessory.
Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media
NYT > Technology / 5h
The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.
'Global, 24/7, all-weather reconnaissance coverage': China deployed "Eye of Sauron" satellite that can track ships — and the US Navy — from its safe sky abode
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
China demonstrates geosynchronous satellite ship tracking, raising concerns about persistent global surveillance and reduced concealment for naval operations in contested waters.
This Compact HP Mini Desktop Is on Sale for Just $320 Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The 2020 HP EliteDesk 800 G6 is on sale for $319.99 at StackSocial right now . It's a compact business machine, not a modern performance PC, so the hardware is a few generations behind current systems. Still, for a home office, backup system, or simple workstation, it cover
Spirit Airlines Asks Trump For Huge Emergency Bailout To Avoid Liquidation
One Mile at a Time / 6h
It was recently reported that Spirit Airlines might be on the verge of liquidation , and that it could happen within days. The airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy (for the second time in two years), and while the company was hoping to emerge from bankruptcy by early summer, that strategy seemed hopeful at best. As you might expect, the current price of jet fuel has probably thrown a wrench in tho
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, April 18 (game #776)
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.
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, April 18 (game #1545)
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, April 18 (game #1042)
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.
White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise
NYT > Technology / 6h
Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.
Get Microsoft Office apps on your Mac for under $9 each
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : Outfit your Apple device with some Microsoft essentials with this Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for $49.97 (reg. $219) through April 19. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $49.97 $219 Save $169.03 Made the move to Mac, but missing the old Microsoft Office classics? Microsoft Office Home and Business for M
American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals
View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines says it is not in merger talks with United, but its carefully worded response does more than just shut down one specific rumor. By backing broader airline consolidation while ruling out a United deal, American appears to be drawing a line against the merger it cannot survive politically while leaving open the possibility of other combinations that might better fit both antitrust
Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
TechCrunch / 6h
World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.
15 years after 'Video Games,' Lana Del Rey has an actual video game song
Engadget / 7h
The James Bond franchise has a long history of getting pop stars to record its theme songs (perhaps most memorably with Live and Let Die ), and it looks like that tradition will now extend to video game adaptations about the fictional spy. IO Interactive has announced that Lana Del Rey co-wrote and performed the theme for 007 First Light , the developer's playable James Bond origin story. "First
Disney Is Trying to Make Up for Its ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ IMAX FOMO
Gizmodo / 7h
The company announced the coming of 'Infinity Vision' with its September re-release of 'Avengers: Endgame,' building up to December's 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
This open-source smart home system is slowly overtaking Alexa and Google Home
How-To Geek / 7h
Smart home ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home can be very frustrating. They're not always compatible with smart home devices, you're limited in what you can do, and they may not be hugely respectful of your privacy. There's a free and open-source alternative that's gaining ground fast.
If X Isn't Working, It's Not Just You
Lifehacker / 7h
If you're trying to access X on Friday afternoon (Eastern Time), you might be hitting a roadblock. That's what happened to me: I went to refresh my feed one last time before stepping away for the weekend, but noticed that nothing was loading. In fact, the site acted as if I had a brand-new account, and invited me to explore users to follow. But whenever I clicked anything, I'd just get errors. I
'We can lose three [computers] and still ride through’: Inside the 8-CPU brain of NASA’s Artemis II that ‘votes’ on every move
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
NASA’s Orion spacecraft uses eight synchronized processors and layered redundancy to maintain operations in deep space, where hardware failures cannot be repaired.
Cerebras, an A.I. Chip Maker, Files to Go Public as Tech Offerings Ramp Up
NYT > Technology / 7h
The Silicon Valley chip maker filed a prospectus just as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepared for their own listings, in what is shaping up to be a wave of enormous initial public offerings.
‘The face thing is probably going to break’ — Sam Altman-backed firm warns AI will soon outgrow facial recognition, but says its ‘proof of human’ system World ID could be part of the solution
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
A Sam Altman-backed firm warns AI could soon break facial recognition, as it rolls out a new “proof of human” system to restore trust online.
Infiniti starts QX65 production in Tennessee—here's why it's so important
How-To Geek / 7h
Infiniti hopes it just marked a major turning point in its U.S. ambitions. The upscale Nissan brand has started assembling its 2027 QX65 luxury SUV at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant, giving it a key role in launching a crucial new model.
US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"
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Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Grinex, a US-sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan, said it’s halting operations after experiencing a $13 million heist carried out by “western special services” hackers. Researchers from TRM, which has confirmed the theft, put the value of stolen assets at $15 million after discovering roughly 70 drained addresses, about 16 more than Grinex reported. Neither TRM nor fellow
Anthropic Launches Claude Design, Figma Stock Immediately Nosedives
Gizmodo / 7h
The new design tool lets anyone use text prompts to create prototypes, slides, and one-pagers. The jury's still out if it does a good job.
This $165K track car does what million-dollar prototypes do
How-To Geek / 7h
Revolution Race Cars is trying to carve out a new niche in the track-day world with the launch of the HyperSport. Described by the UK-based company as a lightweight track car built for performance and safety, the HyperSport combines the racing character of single-seaters, GTs, and prototypes.
Claude can now bring your design dreams to life
How-To Geek / 8h
You might not need to do the heavy lifting the next time you have design work on hand. Anthropic has unveiled Claude Design, a "research preview" that uses the Opus AI model (4.7) to craft designs — potentially complete ones, depending on what you need.
UGreen NASync iDX6011 Pro NAS review: An AI-powered NAS combines workstation-class hardware with genuinely useful local AI
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Powerful six-bay AI enhanced NAS featuring specifications that you’d usually see in a PC.
Spirit Airlines Is Asking The Trump Administration For A Taxpayer Bailout To Avoid Shutting Down
View from the Wing / 8h
Spirit Airlines is asking the Trump administration for a taxpayer bailout as the airline fights to avoid liquidation in its second bankruptcy in a year. The request is extraordinary not just because Spirit already took hundreds of millions in pandemic aid, but because there is no obvious legal path for the government to rescue a single failing airline without Congress — and if Spirit gets help, ot
American Airlines Keeps Finding New Ways To Break Basic Technology [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
American Airlines IT keeps finding new ways to fail in public, plus a useful inKind referral boost, the bizarre question of whether anyone has their spouse unpack them after a trip, Siete cookies coming to Southwest, and more.
The PBS Artemis II documentary is streaming on YouTube
Engadget / 8h
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have safely returned to Earth , but if your Moon fever has yet to break, or you're curious to get a big picture view of how the second of a planned five Moon missions was pulled off, PBS has a new documentary you'll want to watch. The hour-long Return to the Moon was produced for PBS' NOVA and aired on TV on April 15, but you can view the episode in its entir
Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center
Futurism / 8h
The growing anger over the AI industry’s obsession with building massive and resource-intensive data centers across the country is as palpable than ever. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center highlighted widespread public concern over the facilities’ environmental harms, effects on home energy costs, and the quality of life of nearby residents. These concerns do seem justified. Experts have
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Has Always Deserved Better Than This
Gizmodo / 8h
Paramount's failure to clog up the leaks of the new 'Last Airbender' movie is just the latest in a long line of unfortunate events for the franchise.
SP500 to 7300+, TESLA to $430 Next Week or Two. Multi-year AI Boom Will Continue
Next Big Future / 8h
Business deals with Intel, Samsung and TSMC will boost Tesla and XAI supply and demand challenges. How will Terafab and Teralab fit into the plan. Accredited Investors can sign up for educational discussion and Q&A with Brian Wang https://forms.gle/sdDwj852Fnfxkkan8
Sam Altman’s Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Company Gets in Bed With Zoom and Tinder
Gizmodo / 8h
Will your boss require an eyeball scan the next time you need to jump on Zoom?
Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, “I made a mistake"
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A 25-year-old Tennessee man avoided prison time after pleading guilty to accessing government systems with stolen login credentials and boasting of the deed on an Instagram account with the handle, @ihackedthegovernment. Defendant Nicholas Moore accessed user accounts on the US Supreme Court's electronic filing system, AmeriCorps, and the Veterans Administration Health System. He then publicly po
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’
TechCrunch / 8h
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling a sharp pivot away from consumer moonshots toward enterprise AI.
Avianca Lifemiles American Express Card review: A cheap way to get Avianca status
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
It's generally a good idea to open a card with an airline you fly frequently. If you're often on Avianca flights , the Avianca Lifemiles American Express® Card may very well be up your alley. The main selling point of this mid-tier airline card is its complimentary Avianca elite status. I view it as a great fit for those who frequently fly to Colombia and Central America, the areas where Avianca'
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Atletico Madrid are fresh from beating Barcelona in the quarter-final stage of the Champions League . They're going to come up against Arsenal in the next round, but first they face off against Real Sociedad in the final
'A blast from the past': The Maxell Wireless Cassette Player is a magic carpet ride of audio nostalgia
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Maxell Wireless Cassette Player is a nifty blend of old and new, bringing your old tapes to your ears without the need for a wired pair of headphones.
Starbucks’ New ChatGPT Integration Is a Potential Privacy Nightmare
Lifehacker / 9h
AI is a divisive technology. Some of us can't stand it, and avoid it at all costs. Others are AI-curious, and dabble with certain apps or features; still others still embrace it with enthusiasm, and use the tech for as many purposes as possible. Still, though I'm aware of this AI spectrum, I'm struggling to understand who exactly would want to connect their Starbucks account to ChatGPT—so, natura
Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation
TechCrunch / 9h
Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment.
I used AI to role play as characters from The Great Gatsby
Mashable / 9h
"Don't read books. Play them," says AI-powered role play platform Character.AI in a promo for its latest simulation feature: Books . If you were as alarmed as I was at that first line (we are in a literacy crisis! ), let me explain. The new feature feeds public domain titles — classics like The Great Gatsby , Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , Pride & Prejudice , and Frankenstein — into the platf
A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026
Engadget / 9h
The specter of price hikes caused by the current AI-driven demand for memory and storage appears to have convinced a fair share of people to buy a new computer. According to data analyzed by Counterpoint Research , global PC shipments grew around 3.2 percent year-over-year in Q1 2026, "driven by pre-emptive buying before memory-led price increases hit the retail level" and Microsoft forcing some
Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It’s Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice
Futurism / 9h
While Google’s AI may no longer recommend eating rocks or confidently telling users to put glue on their pizza , even cutting-edge AI chatbots remain staggeringly incompetent at dispensing medical advice. In a new study published this week in the journal JAMA Network Open , researchers asked 21 frontier large language models (LLMs) to “play doctor” when confronted with realistic symptoms that an
The EV Collapse in America Shows Early Signs of Relenting
Gizmodo / 9h
Despite a lot of headwinds, the fuel crisis is a boon for the EV industry.
OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company
Wired / 9h
The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Has a Wild Deep Cut ‘Star Wars’ Toy Reference
Gizmodo / 9h
The film's opening and a new poster reveal Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are up to their old tricks again.
This Android Setting Makes It Easy to Manage All Your App Permissions
Lifehacker / 9h
If you haven't thought recently about which Android apps have access to your device's location, camera, microphone, or other features, now is a good time to do a privacy audit and ensure these permissions are up to date. There's another permission type that allows apps access to system-wide resources, so while you're at it, you should check these too. Android's various types of app permissions An
NASA Plans to Start a Fire on the Moon in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment
Gizmodo / 9h
As humanity prepares to land on the moon in future Artemis missions, NASA's combustion tests will be critical to assuring astronaut safety.
Trump picks qualified, normal health leader to head CDC; experts still cautious
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
President Trump on Thursday announced his third nominee for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Dr. Erica Schwartz, a well-qualified former public health official and board-certified physician in preventive medicine, who has publicly supported vaccination and followed evidence-based medicine. The uncontroversial pick comes amid concern within the administration that the ag
This excellent value Chromebook has everything you need for work and everyday use for under $250
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Simple, snappy, and now under $250 — the ASUS Chromebook CX14 Plus is a deal you can't ignore if you want an affordable laptop for work and everyday use.
'A transformative moment': Research shows AI could become the "King of Babel" as LLMs master rare, obscure languages
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
AI models are rapidly improving in rare languages through shared learning patterns, though real-world fluency still lags behind benchmark performance.
Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges
TechCrunch / 10h
Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.
Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens
Futurism / 10h
Robot dogs are increasingly finding real life uses as guardians of sensitive sites like AI data centers , the US-Mexico border , and Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort . In a dystopian turn, now they’re also guarding valuable cash crops — at least in the US, where industrial agriculture companies like Bayer are deploying robodogs to watch over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of raw corn. Acc
What’s the Best Weather Day in the USA?
Gizmodo / 10h
Long answer: it's complicated. Short answer: it's not April 25.
Google could pay $135 million settlement to U.S. Android users. How to get your money.
Mashable / 10h
Have you used an Android phone in the past nine years? Then Google might have to give you up to $100 later this year. That's because the company reached a preliminary $135 million settlement (without admitting wrongdoing) in a class-action lawsuit called Taylor v. Google LLC, per CNET . The suit alleged that Google used Android users' paid cellular data to transfer information to Google without t
3 Oscar-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (April 17-19)
How-To Geek / 10h
Looking for something to watch while you kick back for the weekend? Netflix's diverse catalog has a lot to offer, from multi-season shows to titles that you can finish watching in one weekend . But most importantly, the platform hosts a large collection of Oscar-winning films.
'So we've got a proper four wall bedroom situation': I asked Alexa+ to help redecorate my apartment, and she has a great eye for design
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
It turns out Amazon's AI-powered assistant has a much better eye for design than me — and it really loves sage green.
Two Action-Packed Dark Fantasy Anime Series About Accidentally Adopting a Kid
Gizmodo / 10h
'Sentenced to Be a Hero' and 'Clevatess' are basically the anime embodiment of a dad who didn't want a pet immediately snuggling up with his family's new cat.
Not Even the Largest Cosmic Objects Can Escape Newton and Einstein, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 10h
The findings further cement the influence of dark matter over the universe.
‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think
TechCrunch / 10h
There's a lot more code — but it's a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting.
Mazda CX-90 has features that rival luxury SUVs
How-To Geek / 10h
The Mazda CX-90 has quietly become a more affordable way into the large, luxury-style SUV space. Most buyers still default to BMW , Mercedes, and Audi in this segment, but Mazda has been steadily pushing a more premium image with the CX-90 sitting at the top of that effort.
American Flight Attendants Want More Pay On London Flights Due To Workload
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I’m a pretty pro-union guy, but I have a hard time supporting the union on this one, at least based on my understanding of the situation (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). American crews demand more pay for Heathrow catering mess For several weeks now, American has had a bit of a catering problem for flights departing London Heathrow (LHR). For years, American had partnered with dnata on caterin
What is Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen about?
Mashable / 10h
Heard lots of buzz about Netflix's Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen , but need to know more about the story before taking the plunge and checking it out? Don't worry, we've got you covered. SEE ALSO: 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' review: Marriage is a killer The eight-episode miniseries, created by Haley Z. Boston and executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothe
$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Whether you're considering an electric vehicle because of gas prices or climate change, there has probably never been a better time to buy a used EV, despite that the Trump administration abolished the used clean vehicle tax credit last year. When we started this ongoing series looking at used EV options, the initial idea was to see what was available at bargain-basement prices. But today we're l
Satellite and drone images reveal big delays in US data center construction
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Silicon Valley has been pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building ever-larger AI data centers that require as much electricity as hundreds of thousands of US homes—but that massive buildout faces significant construction and power challenges along with growing local resistance. Now satellite imagery is showing that nearly 40 percent of US data center projects may fail to be completed
Passenger Falsely Accused A United Pilot Of Using A Slur — Then Asked For Points
View from the Wing / 10h
A United Airlines pilot was accused of using a slur against a passenger. Then the accuser admitted the whole thing was made up and asked for points anyway, turning the episode into an example of the fake brand complaint meme that airlines and their social teams increasingly have to navigate.
Air travel concerns over European jet fuel shortage grow: What travelers should know
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
First, we saw spikes in airfare and checked bag fees. Now, the global oil crisis is leading airlines to cut routes, and it has reportedly put one of America's top budget airlines on the brink of shuttering operations . Meanwhile, in Europe, fears are growing that airports could quite literally run out of jet fuel to power their planes. It's a "stunning" and largely unprecedented situation, a glob
These are the points hotels TPG staff is booking in 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Giving travel advice is like an Olympic sport for the writers and editors here at The Points Guy. I'd bet money on the notion that, between all of us, we could give you a travel recommendation or tip for nearly anywhere in the world you might want to go. I mean, it is our job after all. So we figured it might be fun to share some of the hotels we've booked for ourselves this year, from some dream
There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash
Futurism / 11h
The public outrage over the tech industry’s obsession with AI is starting to boil over — and the pitchforks are coming out. Most recently, a man allegedly lobbed a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house. Days earlier, a councilman in Indianapolis said that somebody had fired a dozen bullets at his house , with a handwritten note reading “No Data Centers” left on his doorstep. A similar
'I’ve waited seven years!': Tesla owners in Europe demand $7,500 refund as Full Self-Driving is locked out for older vehicles
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Anger rises in Europe as Tesla's Full Self-Driving system isn't available on older vehicles, despite years of promises
OpenAI Investors Aren’t Sure Sam Altman Is the Guy to Take Them Public
Gizmodo / 11h
More like out, man.
Steph Curry is testing Google and Fitbits screenless Whoop competitor: Everything we know
Mashable / 11h
Want to see Fitbit's new Whoop-style screenless fitness tracker ? Start watching Golden State Warriors games. Or, at the very least, start stalking Warriors star and NBA legend Steph Curry's Instagram . Curry recently teased the new fitness tracker in a sponsored Instagram post with Google, which owns Fitbit. Along with short clips of Curry wearing the tracker, a caption reads, "#sponsored I won’
Anthropic says Claude Opus 4.7 has a 92% honesty rate, less sycophancy
Mashable / 11h
Anthropic released a new hybrid reasoning model on Thursday: Claude Opus 4.7 . Anthropic has a reputation as a safety-first AI company , and the Opus 4.7 system card reports that the model is less likely to hallucinate or engage in sycophancy than both prior Anthropic models and other frontier AI models. We dived into the Opus 4.7 system card to see exactly what Anthropic had to say about the mod
The Most Unforgettable Footage We Saw at CinemaCon 2026
Gizmodo / 11h
From 'Spider-Man' and 'Dune' to Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams, here are our favorite things we saw at CinemaCon.
Everyone says my NAS needs an SSD cache (it doesn't)
How-To Geek / 11h
SSD caches are often considered recommended, occasionally essential, part of any new NAS build. The thing, however, is that frankly, most people don't need it—and while it can boost performance, it's also kind of a waste of money. Let me explain.
Dark comedy is having a moment—3 Prime Video shows to watch this weekend (April 17 - April 19)
How-To Geek / 11h
As someone who finds multi-leveled amusement in things that are taboo and inappropriate, I love a good dark comedy. Through sharp, cynical wit, they highlight and critique the absurdities of life while also serving as bridges between comedies and tragedies, with intentional goals of provoking thought from discomfort while simultaneously providing a cathartic release.
Amazon won’t release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The writing was on the wall, and now it's on Amazon’s website. Newly released Fire Sticks will not support the sideloading of Android apps or any other software from outside Amazon’s official app store. The proof comes from an update to Amazon’s website for developers , which currently reads: Starting with Fire TV Stick 4K Select [which came out in October], all future Fire TV Sticks will run on
Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars drops first trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Post-apocalyptic scenarios are a longtime staple of science fiction, and director Ridley Scott's latest film, The Dog Stars , falls firmly into that subgenre. Based on Peter Heller's critically acclaimed 2012 novel , the story depicts the aftermath of a deadly flu virus that wiped out most of humanity. The studio released the first trailer at CinemaCon, introduced by a video message from Scott, w
Artemis II pilot talks about what it was really like to fly and land in Orion
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The crew of Artemis II spoke with the media on Thursday, six days after returning to Earth following their mission around the Moon. After a news conference, the astronauts gave a handful of interviews, and Ars was able to speak with Orion's pilot, Victor Glover. Glover and Ars first connected nearly a decade ago as part of our homage to Apollo, The Greatest Leap . Glover now stands at the vanguar
Meta's AI spending spree is helping make its Quest headsets more expensive
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The rising costs of RAM and other computing components are pushing up the price of Meta's Quest VR headsets, which the company says will increase by $50–$100 (about 12–20 percent) starting on April 19. In announcing that price increase on Thursday , the company cited the "global surge in the price of critical components—specifically memory chips—[that] is impacting almost every category of consum
Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations
TechCrunch / 11h
A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real-life attacks, according to a cybersecurity firm.
Hybrids aren't always the answer—here's when they don't make financial sense
How-To Geek / 11h
Hybrid vehicles are often promoted as the smartest way to save money on fuel, but the reality isn’t always that straightforward. While they can reduce running costs in the right conditions, their higher upfront prices mean the savings don’t automatically add up for every driver. In some cases, sticking with a traditional gasoline vehicle can actually be the more cost-effective choice.
IHG Business Card Up To 200K Bonus Points Limited Time Welcome Offer
35One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card with a bonus of up to 200K points The $99 annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a lucrative business card , which offers valuable ongoing perks. If you’ve been considering applying for this card, we’re currently seeing a limited time bonus, which is in line with the best ones we’ve seen on the card. I’d l
Will there be a Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen Season 2?
Mashable / 11h
Netflix's horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen ended, as its title suggests, with something very bad: a wedding bloodbath that left almost all the guests dead. SEE ALSO: 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen's bloody ending, explained However, it also ended with the promise of something good: a fresh start for heroine Rachel Harkin (Camila Morrone), who survived a family curse and
A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That’s Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale
Futurism / 12h
On Tuesday evening, we published an original interview with a researcher who had recently coauthored an intriguing study about the effects of AI on users’ cognition. A news site called National Today quickly sprang into action: by ten o’clock that night, it had published a piece that was obviously a reworded version of our story, including a direct quote from the interview we’d conducted. But ins
Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
BBC News / 12h
The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder
Wired / 12h
Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?
Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping
Engadget / 12h
Sam Altman's cryptocurrency turned identity verification startup Tools for Humanity is offering a new set of perks to people who scan their eyes at one of the company's orbs. Among them, is a new tool called Concert Kit that could help bands and artists fight back against ticket scalping bots. The new feature relies on the revamped World ID, the orb-based verification system that scans users eyeb
After Woman’s Death From Exploding Charger, Power Banks Recalled for Second Time
Gizmodo / 12h
A 75-year-old woman died after her wireless charger exploded on her lap.
Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings
TechCrunch / 12h
Meeting platform Zoom has announced a partnership with World, Sam Altman's human ID verification company, to ensure that the people attending meetings are actually human and not AI-generated imposters. Zoom will show a badge on verified participants' tile.
'They mopped the floor with me and pulled every childish game they could': Disgruntled researcher releases second major Windows zero-day — claims Microsoft 'would ruin my life, and they did'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Chaotic Eclipse is at it again, this time releasing a zero-day for Microsoft Defender.
Where can you stream Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen?
Mashable / 12h
Horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen delivers atmospheric thrills and chills by the bucketful, so if you haven't already checked it out, consider this your sign to add it to your watchlist. SEE ALSO: 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' review: Marriage is a killer Created by Haley Z. Boston ( Brand New Cherry Flavor ) and executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffe
3 reasons you need to skip that Wi-Fi 7 router and wait for Wi-Fi 8
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’ve lately been mulling over whether to upgrade your home network to Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), the simple answer is: unless you urgently need a new router, you shouldn’t.
The Oral History of the Scrapped ‘Swamp Thing’ Story 40 Years in the Making
Gizmodo / 12h
40 years ago, Swamp Thing was meant to meet Jesus. Then DC backed out. This is Rick Veitch's story of how it happened—and why it's finally being resurrected this month.
Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive
TechCrunch / 12h
New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.
Stop letting Samsung over-process your photos: This hidden tool gives you natural results
How-To Geek / 12h
It's no secret that Samsung's high-end Galaxy phones offer some of the best cameras on the market. It's also true that any phone you buy, from Galaxy to Pixel, does a ton of processing and enhancement that eventually makes photos overly sharp, a bit digital, or even unnatural-looking.
Hyundai's Elantra N TCR Edition is a hardcore version of its BMW-like sports sedan
How-To Geek / 12h
Hyundai has an answer if you love the Elantra N sports sedan but don't think it's quite sporty enough. The Korean badge has detailed pricing and specs for the 2026 Elantra N TCR Edition, a more track-ready version of its performance four-door.
Failed Companies Are Selling Old Slack Chats and Email Archives to Train AI
Gizmodo / 12h
Defunct startups are pawning off their former employees conversations for up to $100,000, according to a new report.
Are we tokenmaxxing our way to nowhere?
TechCrunch / 12h
The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is busy buying up everything from finance apps to talk shows, a certain shoe company just rebranded as an AI infrastructure play, and Anthropic unveiled a model it says is too powerful to release publicly …but apparently not too […]
This Tech Announcement Was so Bad, the Company Apologized
Lifehacker / 12h
When you service a niche market like e-reader enthusiasts—the kind of folks who can name five different e-ink devices that aren't the Amazon Kindle—you'd do well to pay attention to what your customers are saying, and respond accordingly. That's what Chinese tech firm Bigme had to do this week: The announcement of its latest smartphone was so poorly received, the company has now issued an apology
Hbada X7 Smart review: Excuse me, but since when do office chairs heat, massage, and cool you at the touch of a button?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
This office chair just might have the most features of any I've ever tested.
Another Spring Heatwave Brings a Taste of Summer. Don’t Get Used to It
Gizmodo / 12h
Much of the U.S. is in for some whiplash weather as record-breaking warmth rapidly transitions to wintry conditions.
3 acclaimed Paramount+ documentaries to stream this weekend (April 17-19)
How-To Geek / 12h
You've already got a career, so when you come home, the last thing you want is finding something good to watch on Paramount+ to feel like a second job.
Sony’s New Gaming Monitor Can Hit 720Hz, but There’s a Catch
Gizmodo / 12h
The Inzone M10S II offers a lot for FPS gamers, even if it means sacrificing QHD resolution.
79One Mile at a Time / 14h
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. Amex has just rolled out its latest targeted hotel offer, which could be worth it for a stay at a boutique luxury property. I’d consider this to be especially lucrative, given the opportunity to earn bonus Membership Rewards points, rather than bonus ca
Chase Travel explained: Points Boost, redemption rates and smart ways to book
44The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the most valuable and flexible rewards currencies — but how you redeem your points matters just as much as earning them. The Chase Travel℠ portal can be an easy way to book flights, hotels, cruises and more using points or cash. It can be the best option when award space is limited or cash fares are low. However, it's not always the best deal. Here's how Chase Tra
Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other
TechCrunch / 8min
For most of its life, Airwallex and Stripe have mostly operated in different geographies, selling to different buyers. That's changing.
Hurdle hints and answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 52min
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 April 18
Mashable / 52min
The New Moon has now passed, which means each night the Moon will appear bigger and brighter in the sky. This happens as more of its sunlit side comes into view from Earth. From now, it will become more illuminated each night until the next full Moon. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, April 18, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. Tonight, 1% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA'
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you love hockey. If you don't, well, then good luck! As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets afte
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love a fizzy drink. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a good deal. 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. T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a suck-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 Connections hin
American “Rejects” Merger With United, But Drops Interesting Hint Of Its Own
One Mile at a Time / 4h
Is it just me, or is this a very strange several weeks for the airline industry? I never thought I’d write the first part of the above headline, because the concept is just so outlandish. American says United merger would be bad for consumers Several days ago, it was reported that in late February 2026, United CEO Scott Kirby approached the Trump administration about the concept of a merger with
White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
BBC News / 4h
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
I swapped my phone for a cycle computer after a crash — but a tiny, underrated device was the real safety upgrade
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I’ve had my fair share of bike crashes, and switching from a phone to a bike computer helped reduce distractions — but the real safety upgrade was an add-on accessory.
Hundreds of Fake Pro-Trump Avatars Emerge on Social Media
NYT > Technology / 5h
The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.
'Global, 24/7, all-weather reconnaissance coverage': China deployed "Eye of Sauron" satellite that can track ships — and the US Navy — from its safe sky abode
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
China demonstrates geosynchronous satellite ship tracking, raising concerns about persistent global surveillance and reduced concealment for naval operations in contested waters.
This Compact HP Mini Desktop Is on Sale for Just $320 Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The 2020 HP EliteDesk 800 G6 is on sale for $319.99 at StackSocial right now . It's a compact business machine, not a modern performance PC, so the hardware is a few generations behind current systems. Still, for a home office, backup system, or simple workstation, it cover
Spirit Airlines Asks Trump For Huge Emergency Bailout To Avoid Liquidation
One Mile at a Time / 6h
It was recently reported that Spirit Airlines might be on the verge of liquidation , and that it could happen within days. The airline is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy (for the second time in two years), and while the company was hoping to emerge from bankruptcy by early summer, that strategy seemed hopeful at best. As you might expect, the current price of jet fuel has probably thrown a wrench in tho
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, April 18 (game #776)
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.
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, April 18 (game #1545)
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, April 18 (game #1042)
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.
White House and Anthropic Hold ‘Productive’ Meeting, Aiming for a Compromise
NYT > Technology / 6h
Friday’s meeting at the White House followed the introduction of Anthropic’s powerful new artificial intelligence model, Mythos, which U.S. officials believe could be critical for security.
Get Microsoft Office apps on your Mac for under $9 each
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : Outfit your Apple device with some Microsoft essentials with this Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for $49.97 (reg. $219) through April 19. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $49.97 $219 Save $169.03 Made the move to Mac, but missing the old Microsoft Office classics? Microsoft Office Home and Business for M
American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals
View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines says it is not in merger talks with United, but its carefully worded response does more than just shut down one specific rumor. By backing broader airline consolidation while ruling out a United deal, American appears to be drawing a line against the merger it cannot survive politically while leaving open the possibility of other combinations that might better fit both antitrust
Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
TechCrunch / 6h
World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.
15 years after 'Video Games,' Lana Del Rey has an actual video game song
Engadget / 7h
The James Bond franchise has a long history of getting pop stars to record its theme songs (perhaps most memorably with Live and Let Die ), and it looks like that tradition will now extend to video game adaptations about the fictional spy. IO Interactive has announced that Lana Del Rey co-wrote and performed the theme for 007 First Light , the developer's playable James Bond origin story. "First
Disney Is Trying to Make Up for Its ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ IMAX FOMO
Gizmodo / 7h
The company announced the coming of 'Infinity Vision' with its September re-release of 'Avengers: Endgame,' building up to December's 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
This open-source smart home system is slowly overtaking Alexa and Google Home
How-To Geek / 7h
Smart home ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home can be very frustrating. They're not always compatible with smart home devices, you're limited in what you can do, and they may not be hugely respectful of your privacy. There's a free and open-source alternative that's gaining ground fast.
If X Isn't Working, It's Not Just You
Lifehacker / 7h
If you're trying to access X on Friday afternoon (Eastern Time), you might be hitting a roadblock. That's what happened to me: I went to refresh my feed one last time before stepping away for the weekend, but noticed that nothing was loading. In fact, the site acted as if I had a brand-new account, and invited me to explore users to follow. But whenever I clicked anything, I'd just get errors. I
'We can lose three [computers] and still ride through’: Inside the 8-CPU brain of NASA’s Artemis II that ‘votes’ on every move
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
NASA’s Orion spacecraft uses eight synchronized processors and layered redundancy to maintain operations in deep space, where hardware failures cannot be repaired.
Cerebras, an A.I. Chip Maker, Files to Go Public as Tech Offerings Ramp Up
NYT > Technology / 7h
The Silicon Valley chip maker filed a prospectus just as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI prepared for their own listings, in what is shaping up to be a wave of enormous initial public offerings.
‘The face thing is probably going to break’ — Sam Altman-backed firm warns AI will soon outgrow facial recognition, but says its ‘proof of human’ system World ID could be part of the solution
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
A Sam Altman-backed firm warns AI could soon break facial recognition, as it rolls out a new “proof of human” system to restore trust online.
Infiniti starts QX65 production in Tennessee—here's why it's so important
How-To Geek / 7h
Infiniti hopes it just marked a major turning point in its U.S. ambitions. The upscale Nissan brand has started assembling its 2027 QX65 luxury SUV at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant, giving it a key role in launching a crucial new model.
US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"
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Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Grinex, a US-sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan, said it’s halting operations after experiencing a $13 million heist carried out by “western special services” hackers. Researchers from TRM, which has confirmed the theft, put the value of stolen assets at $15 million after discovering roughly 70 drained addresses, about 16 more than Grinex reported. Neither TRM nor fellow
Anthropic Launches Claude Design, Figma Stock Immediately Nosedives
Gizmodo / 7h
The new design tool lets anyone use text prompts to create prototypes, slides, and one-pagers. The jury's still out if it does a good job.
This $165K track car does what million-dollar prototypes do
How-To Geek / 7h
Revolution Race Cars is trying to carve out a new niche in the track-day world with the launch of the HyperSport. Described by the UK-based company as a lightweight track car built for performance and safety, the HyperSport combines the racing character of single-seaters, GTs, and prototypes.
Claude can now bring your design dreams to life
How-To Geek / 8h
You might not need to do the heavy lifting the next time you have design work on hand. Anthropic has unveiled Claude Design, a "research preview" that uses the Opus AI model (4.7) to craft designs — potentially complete ones, depending on what you need.
UGreen NASync iDX6011 Pro NAS review: An AI-powered NAS combines workstation-class hardware with genuinely useful local AI
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Powerful six-bay AI enhanced NAS featuring specifications that you’d usually see in a PC.
Spirit Airlines Is Asking The Trump Administration For A Taxpayer Bailout To Avoid Shutting Down
View from the Wing / 8h
Spirit Airlines is asking the Trump administration for a taxpayer bailout as the airline fights to avoid liquidation in its second bankruptcy in a year. The request is extraordinary not just because Spirit already took hundreds of millions in pandemic aid, but because there is no obvious legal path for the government to rescue a single failing airline without Congress — and if Spirit gets help, ot
American Airlines Keeps Finding New Ways To Break Basic Technology [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
American Airlines IT keeps finding new ways to fail in public, plus a useful inKind referral boost, the bizarre question of whether anyone has their spouse unpack them after a trip, Siete cookies coming to Southwest, and more.
The PBS Artemis II documentary is streaming on YouTube
Engadget / 8h
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have safely returned to Earth , but if your Moon fever has yet to break, or you're curious to get a big picture view of how the second of a planned five Moon missions was pulled off, PBS has a new documentary you'll want to watch. The hour-long Return to the Moon was produced for PBS' NOVA and aired on TV on April 15, but you can view the episode in its entir
Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center
Futurism / 8h
The growing anger over the AI industry’s obsession with building massive and resource-intensive data centers across the country is as palpable than ever. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center highlighted widespread public concern over the facilities’ environmental harms, effects on home energy costs, and the quality of life of nearby residents. These concerns do seem justified. Experts have
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Has Always Deserved Better Than This
Gizmodo / 8h
Paramount's failure to clog up the leaks of the new 'Last Airbender' movie is just the latest in a long line of unfortunate events for the franchise.
SP500 to 7300+, TESLA to $430 Next Week or Two. Multi-year AI Boom Will Continue
Next Big Future / 8h
Business deals with Intel, Samsung and TSMC will boost Tesla and XAI supply and demand challenges. How will Terafab and Teralab fit into the plan. Accredited Investors can sign up for educational discussion and Q&A with Brian Wang https://forms.gle/sdDwj852Fnfxkkan8
Sam Altman’s Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Company Gets in Bed With Zoom and Tinder
Gizmodo / 8h
Will your boss require an eyeball scan the next time you need to jump on Zoom?
Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, “I made a mistake"
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A 25-year-old Tennessee man avoided prison time after pleading guilty to accessing government systems with stolen login credentials and boasting of the deed on an Instagram account with the handle, @ihackedthegovernment. Defendant Nicholas Moore accessed user accounts on the US Supreme Court's electronic filing system, AmeriCorps, and the Veterans Administration Health System. He then publicly po
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’
TechCrunch / 8h
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling a sharp pivot away from consumer moonshots toward enterprise AI.
Avianca Lifemiles American Express Card review: A cheap way to get Avianca status
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
It's generally a good idea to open a card with an airline you fly frequently. If you're often on Avianca flights , the Avianca Lifemiles American Express® Card may very well be up your alley. The main selling point of this mid-tier airline card is its complimentary Avianca elite status. I view it as a great fit for those who frequently fly to Colombia and Central America, the areas where Avianca'
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Atletico Madrid are fresh from beating Barcelona in the quarter-final stage of the Champions League . They're going to come up against Arsenal in the next round, but first they face off against Real Sociedad in the final
'A blast from the past': The Maxell Wireless Cassette Player is a magic carpet ride of audio nostalgia
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Maxell Wireless Cassette Player is a nifty blend of old and new, bringing your old tapes to your ears without the need for a wired pair of headphones.
Starbucks’ New ChatGPT Integration Is a Potential Privacy Nightmare
Lifehacker / 9h
AI is a divisive technology. Some of us can't stand it, and avoid it at all costs. Others are AI-curious, and dabble with certain apps or features; still others still embrace it with enthusiasm, and use the tech for as many purposes as possible. Still, though I'm aware of this AI spectrum, I'm struggling to understand who exactly would want to connect their Starbucks account to ChatGPT—so, natura
Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation
TechCrunch / 9h
Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment.
I used AI to role play as characters from The Great Gatsby
Mashable / 9h
"Don't read books. Play them," says AI-powered role play platform Character.AI in a promo for its latest simulation feature: Books . If you were as alarmed as I was at that first line (we are in a literacy crisis! ), let me explain. The new feature feeds public domain titles — classics like The Great Gatsby , Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , Pride & Prejudice , and Frankenstein — into the platf
A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026
Engadget / 9h
The specter of price hikes caused by the current AI-driven demand for memory and storage appears to have convinced a fair share of people to buy a new computer. According to data analyzed by Counterpoint Research , global PC shipments grew around 3.2 percent year-over-year in Q1 2026, "driven by pre-emptive buying before memory-led price increases hit the retail level" and Microsoft forcing some
Millions of Americans Are Talking to AI Instead of Going to the Doctor, and It’s Giving Them Horrendously Flawed Medical Advice
Futurism / 9h
While Google’s AI may no longer recommend eating rocks or confidently telling users to put glue on their pizza , even cutting-edge AI chatbots remain staggeringly incompetent at dispensing medical advice. In a new study published this week in the journal JAMA Network Open , researchers asked 21 frontier large language models (LLMs) to “play doctor” when confronted with realistic symptoms that an
The EV Collapse in America Shows Early Signs of Relenting
Gizmodo / 9h
Despite a lot of headwinds, the fuel crisis is a boon for the EV industry.
OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company
Wired / 9h
The former Instagram VP is departing the ChatGPT-maker, which is folding the AI science application he led into Codex.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Has a Wild Deep Cut ‘Star Wars’ Toy Reference
Gizmodo / 9h
The film's opening and a new poster reveal Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are up to their old tricks again.
This Android Setting Makes It Easy to Manage All Your App Permissions
Lifehacker / 9h
If you haven't thought recently about which Android apps have access to your device's location, camera, microphone, or other features, now is a good time to do a privacy audit and ensure these permissions are up to date. There's another permission type that allows apps access to system-wide resources, so while you're at it, you should check these too. Android's various types of app permissions An
NASA Plans to Start a Fire on the Moon in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment
Gizmodo / 9h
As humanity prepares to land on the moon in future Artemis missions, NASA's combustion tests will be critical to assuring astronaut safety.
Trump picks qualified, normal health leader to head CDC; experts still cautious
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
President Trump on Thursday announced his third nominee for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Dr. Erica Schwartz, a well-qualified former public health official and board-certified physician in preventive medicine, who has publicly supported vaccination and followed evidence-based medicine. The uncontroversial pick comes amid concern within the administration that the ag
This excellent value Chromebook has everything you need for work and everyday use for under $250
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Simple, snappy, and now under $250 — the ASUS Chromebook CX14 Plus is a deal you can't ignore if you want an affordable laptop for work and everyday use.
'A transformative moment': Research shows AI could become the "King of Babel" as LLMs master rare, obscure languages
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
AI models are rapidly improving in rare languages through shared learning patterns, though real-world fluency still lags behind benchmark performance.
Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges
TechCrunch / 10h
Returning backers a16z and Thrive are expected to lead the round.
Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens
Futurism / 10h
Robot dogs are increasingly finding real life uses as guardians of sensitive sites like AI data centers , the US-Mexico border , and Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort . In a dystopian turn, now they’re also guarding valuable cash crops — at least in the US, where industrial agriculture companies like Bayer are deploying robodogs to watch over hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of raw corn. Acc
What’s the Best Weather Day in the USA?
Gizmodo / 10h
Long answer: it's complicated. Short answer: it's not April 25.
Google could pay $135 million settlement to U.S. Android users. How to get your money.
Mashable / 10h
Have you used an Android phone in the past nine years? Then Google might have to give you up to $100 later this year. That's because the company reached a preliminary $135 million settlement (without admitting wrongdoing) in a class-action lawsuit called Taylor v. Google LLC, per CNET . The suit alleged that Google used Android users' paid cellular data to transfer information to Google without t
3 Oscar-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (April 17-19)
How-To Geek / 10h
Looking for something to watch while you kick back for the weekend? Netflix's diverse catalog has a lot to offer, from multi-season shows to titles that you can finish watching in one weekend . But most importantly, the platform hosts a large collection of Oscar-winning films.
'So we've got a proper four wall bedroom situation': I asked Alexa+ to help redecorate my apartment, and she has a great eye for design
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
It turns out Amazon's AI-powered assistant has a much better eye for design than me — and it really loves sage green.
Two Action-Packed Dark Fantasy Anime Series About Accidentally Adopting a Kid
Gizmodo / 10h
'Sentenced to Be a Hero' and 'Clevatess' are basically the anime embodiment of a dad who didn't want a pet immediately snuggling up with his family's new cat.
Not Even the Largest Cosmic Objects Can Escape Newton and Einstein, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 10h
The findings further cement the influence of dark matter over the universe.
‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think
TechCrunch / 10h
There's a lot more code — but it's a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting.
Mazda CX-90 has features that rival luxury SUVs
How-To Geek / 10h
The Mazda CX-90 has quietly become a more affordable way into the large, luxury-style SUV space. Most buyers still default to BMW , Mercedes, and Audi in this segment, but Mazda has been steadily pushing a more premium image with the CX-90 sitting at the top of that effort.
American Flight Attendants Want More Pay On London Flights Due To Workload
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I’m a pretty pro-union guy, but I have a hard time supporting the union on this one, at least based on my understanding of the situation (thanks to PYOK for flagging this). American crews demand more pay for Heathrow catering mess For several weeks now, American has had a bit of a catering problem for flights departing London Heathrow (LHR). For years, American had partnered with dnata on caterin
What is Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen about?
Mashable / 10h
Heard lots of buzz about Netflix's Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen , but need to know more about the story before taking the plunge and checking it out? Don't worry, we've got you covered. SEE ALSO: 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' review: Marriage is a killer The eight-episode miniseries, created by Haley Z. Boston and executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothe
$25,000 buys plenty of used EVs: Here are some options
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Whether you're considering an electric vehicle because of gas prices or climate change, there has probably never been a better time to buy a used EV, despite that the Trump administration abolished the used clean vehicle tax credit last year. When we started this ongoing series looking at used EV options, the initial idea was to see what was available at bargain-basement prices. But today we're l
Satellite and drone images reveal big delays in US data center construction
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Silicon Valley has been pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into building ever-larger AI data centers that require as much electricity as hundreds of thousands of US homes—but that massive buildout faces significant construction and power challenges along with growing local resistance. Now satellite imagery is showing that nearly 40 percent of US data center projects may fail to be completed
Passenger Falsely Accused A United Pilot Of Using A Slur — Then Asked For Points
View from the Wing / 10h
A United Airlines pilot was accused of using a slur against a passenger. Then the accuser admitted the whole thing was made up and asked for points anyway, turning the episode into an example of the fake brand complaint meme that airlines and their social teams increasingly have to navigate.
Air travel concerns over European jet fuel shortage grow: What travelers should know
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
First, we saw spikes in airfare and checked bag fees. Now, the global oil crisis is leading airlines to cut routes, and it has reportedly put one of America's top budget airlines on the brink of shuttering operations . Meanwhile, in Europe, fears are growing that airports could quite literally run out of jet fuel to power their planes. It's a "stunning" and largely unprecedented situation, a glob
These are the points hotels TPG staff is booking in 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Giving travel advice is like an Olympic sport for the writers and editors here at The Points Guy. I'd bet money on the notion that, between all of us, we could give you a travel recommendation or tip for nearly anywhere in the world you might want to go. I mean, it is our job after all. So we figured it might be fun to share some of the hotels we've booked for ourselves this year, from some dream
There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash
Futurism / 11h
The public outrage over the tech industry’s obsession with AI is starting to boil over — and the pitchforks are coming out. Most recently, a man allegedly lobbed a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house. Days earlier, a councilman in Indianapolis said that somebody had fired a dozen bullets at his house , with a handwritten note reading “No Data Centers” left on his doorstep. A similar
'I’ve waited seven years!': Tesla owners in Europe demand $7,500 refund as Full Self-Driving is locked out for older vehicles
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Anger rises in Europe as Tesla's Full Self-Driving system isn't available on older vehicles, despite years of promises
OpenAI Investors Aren’t Sure Sam Altman Is the Guy to Take Them Public
Gizmodo / 11h
More like out, man.
Steph Curry is testing Google and Fitbits screenless Whoop competitor: Everything we know
Mashable / 11h
Want to see Fitbit's new Whoop-style screenless fitness tracker ? Start watching Golden State Warriors games. Or, at the very least, start stalking Warriors star and NBA legend Steph Curry's Instagram . Curry recently teased the new fitness tracker in a sponsored Instagram post with Google, which owns Fitbit. Along with short clips of Curry wearing the tracker, a caption reads, "#sponsored I won’
Anthropic says Claude Opus 4.7 has a 92% honesty rate, less sycophancy
Mashable / 11h
Anthropic released a new hybrid reasoning model on Thursday: Claude Opus 4.7 . Anthropic has a reputation as a safety-first AI company , and the Opus 4.7 system card reports that the model is less likely to hallucinate or engage in sycophancy than both prior Anthropic models and other frontier AI models. We dived into the Opus 4.7 system card to see exactly what Anthropic had to say about the mod
The Most Unforgettable Footage We Saw at CinemaCon 2026
Gizmodo / 11h
From 'Spider-Man' and 'Dune' to Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams, here are our favorite things we saw at CinemaCon.
Everyone says my NAS needs an SSD cache (it doesn't)
How-To Geek / 11h
SSD caches are often considered recommended, occasionally essential, part of any new NAS build. The thing, however, is that frankly, most people don't need it—and while it can boost performance, it's also kind of a waste of money. Let me explain.
Dark comedy is having a moment—3 Prime Video shows to watch this weekend (April 17 - April 19)
How-To Geek / 11h
As someone who finds multi-leveled amusement in things that are taboo and inappropriate, I love a good dark comedy. Through sharp, cynical wit, they highlight and critique the absurdities of life while also serving as bridges between comedies and tragedies, with intentional goals of provoking thought from discomfort while simultaneously providing a cathartic release.
Amazon won’t release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The writing was on the wall, and now it's on Amazon’s website. Newly released Fire Sticks will not support the sideloading of Android apps or any other software from outside Amazon’s official app store. The proof comes from an update to Amazon’s website for developers , which currently reads: Starting with Fire TV Stick 4K Select [which came out in October], all future Fire TV Sticks will run on
Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic The Dog Stars drops first trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Post-apocalyptic scenarios are a longtime staple of science fiction, and director Ridley Scott's latest film, The Dog Stars , falls firmly into that subgenre. Based on Peter Heller's critically acclaimed 2012 novel , the story depicts the aftermath of a deadly flu virus that wiped out most of humanity. The studio released the first trailer at CinemaCon, introduced by a video message from Scott, w
Artemis II pilot talks about what it was really like to fly and land in Orion
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The crew of Artemis II spoke with the media on Thursday, six days after returning to Earth following their mission around the Moon. After a news conference, the astronauts gave a handful of interviews, and Ars was able to speak with Orion's pilot, Victor Glover. Glover and Ars first connected nearly a decade ago as part of our homage to Apollo, The Greatest Leap . Glover now stands at the vanguar
Meta's AI spending spree is helping make its Quest headsets more expensive
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The rising costs of RAM and other computing components are pushing up the price of Meta's Quest VR headsets, which the company says will increase by $50–$100 (about 12–20 percent) starting on April 19. In announcing that price increase on Thursday , the company cited the "global surge in the price of critical components—specifically memory chips—[that] is impacting almost every category of consum
Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations
TechCrunch / 11h
A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real-life attacks, according to a cybersecurity firm.
Hybrids aren't always the answer—here's when they don't make financial sense
How-To Geek / 11h
Hybrid vehicles are often promoted as the smartest way to save money on fuel, but the reality isn’t always that straightforward. While they can reduce running costs in the right conditions, their higher upfront prices mean the savings don’t automatically add up for every driver. In some cases, sticking with a traditional gasoline vehicle can actually be the more cost-effective choice.
IHG Business Card Up To 200K Bonus Points Limited Time Welcome Offer
35One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card with a bonus of up to 200K points The $99 annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a lucrative business card , which offers valuable ongoing perks. If you’ve been considering applying for this card, we’re currently seeing a limited time bonus, which is in line with the best ones we’ve seen on the card. I’d l
Will there be a Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen Season 2?
Mashable / 11h
Netflix's horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen ended, as its title suggests, with something very bad: a wedding bloodbath that left almost all the guests dead. SEE ALSO: 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen's bloody ending, explained However, it also ended with the promise of something good: a fresh start for heroine Rachel Harkin (Camila Morrone), who survived a family curse and
A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That’s Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale
Futurism / 12h
On Tuesday evening, we published an original interview with a researcher who had recently coauthored an intriguing study about the effects of AI on users’ cognition. A news site called National Today quickly sprang into action: by ten o’clock that night, it had published a piece that was obviously a reworded version of our story, including a direct quote from the interview we’d conducted. But ins
Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI
BBC News / 12h
The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder
Wired / 12h
Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?
Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping
Engadget / 12h
Sam Altman's cryptocurrency turned identity verification startup Tools for Humanity is offering a new set of perks to people who scan their eyes at one of the company's orbs. Among them, is a new tool called Concert Kit that could help bands and artists fight back against ticket scalping bots. The new feature relies on the revamped World ID, the orb-based verification system that scans users eyeb
After Woman’s Death From Exploding Charger, Power Banks Recalled for Second Time
Gizmodo / 12h
A 75-year-old woman died after her wireless charger exploded on her lap.
Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings
TechCrunch / 12h
Meeting platform Zoom has announced a partnership with World, Sam Altman's human ID verification company, to ensure that the people attending meetings are actually human and not AI-generated imposters. Zoom will show a badge on verified participants' tile.
'They mopped the floor with me and pulled every childish game they could': Disgruntled researcher releases second major Windows zero-day — claims Microsoft 'would ruin my life, and they did'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Chaotic Eclipse is at it again, this time releasing a zero-day for Microsoft Defender.
Where can you stream Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen?
Mashable / 12h
Horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen delivers atmospheric thrills and chills by the bucketful, so if you haven't already checked it out, consider this your sign to add it to your watchlist. SEE ALSO: 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen' review: Marriage is a killer Created by Haley Z. Boston ( Brand New Cherry Flavor ) and executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffe
3 reasons you need to skip that Wi-Fi 7 router and wait for Wi-Fi 8
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’ve lately been mulling over whether to upgrade your home network to Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), the simple answer is: unless you urgently need a new router, you shouldn’t.
The Oral History of the Scrapped ‘Swamp Thing’ Story 40 Years in the Making
Gizmodo / 12h
40 years ago, Swamp Thing was meant to meet Jesus. Then DC backed out. This is Rick Veitch's story of how it happened—and why it's finally being resurrected this month.
Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive
TechCrunch / 12h
New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.
Stop letting Samsung over-process your photos: This hidden tool gives you natural results
How-To Geek / 12h
It's no secret that Samsung's high-end Galaxy phones offer some of the best cameras on the market. It's also true that any phone you buy, from Galaxy to Pixel, does a ton of processing and enhancement that eventually makes photos overly sharp, a bit digital, or even unnatural-looking.
Hyundai's Elantra N TCR Edition is a hardcore version of its BMW-like sports sedan
How-To Geek / 12h
Hyundai has an answer if you love the Elantra N sports sedan but don't think it's quite sporty enough. The Korean badge has detailed pricing and specs for the 2026 Elantra N TCR Edition, a more track-ready version of its performance four-door.
Failed Companies Are Selling Old Slack Chats and Email Archives to Train AI
Gizmodo / 12h
Defunct startups are pawning off their former employees conversations for up to $100,000, according to a new report.
Are we tokenmaxxing our way to nowhere?
TechCrunch / 12h
The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is busy buying up everything from finance apps to talk shows, a certain shoe company just rebranded as an AI infrastructure play, and Anthropic unveiled a model it says is too powerful to release publicly …but apparently not too […]
This Tech Announcement Was so Bad, the Company Apologized
Lifehacker / 12h
When you service a niche market like e-reader enthusiasts—the kind of folks who can name five different e-ink devices that aren't the Amazon Kindle—you'd do well to pay attention to what your customers are saying, and respond accordingly. That's what Chinese tech firm Bigme had to do this week: The announcement of its latest smartphone was so poorly received, the company has now issued an apology
Hbada X7 Smart review: Excuse me, but since when do office chairs heat, massage, and cool you at the touch of a button?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
This office chair just might have the most features of any I've ever tested.
Another Spring Heatwave Brings a Taste of Summer. Don’t Get Used to It
Gizmodo / 12h
Much of the U.S. is in for some whiplash weather as record-breaking warmth rapidly transitions to wintry conditions.
3 acclaimed Paramount+ documentaries to stream this weekend (April 17-19)
How-To Geek / 12h
You've already got a career, so when you come home, the last thing you want is finding something good to watch on Paramount+ to feel like a second job.
Sony’s New Gaming Monitor Can Hit 720Hz, but There’s a Catch
Gizmodo / 12h
The Inzone M10S II offers a lot for FPS gamers, even if it means sacrificing QHD resolution.
