A Judge Has Blocked the Pentagon’s Attempt to Blacklist Anthropic
Wired / 2h
A federal judge has called the Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a national security supply-chain risk “illegal and baseless.”
Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
BBC News / 4min
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
I’m not buying a Garmin Fenix 9 at those prices — here’s what I’m looking at instead
Latest from TechRadar / 14min
Do you ever feel that some smartwatches have just too much smartwatch in them? That’s what struck me when Garmin announced the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro today. Sure, they look like great devices — but at over $1,000 / £850 / AU$1,500 a pop, I’ve been wondering how many people actually need everything they have to offer. I know I don’t. While I love working out, I’m not a pro athlete and don’t need
Reebok Discount Code: Save 15%+ in September 2026
Wired / 17min
Score deep discounts on running shoes, athletic apparel, and classics with the latest verified Reebok promo codes, student discounts, and member-only savings.
Gametime Promo Code: Save on Tickets in September 2026
Wired / 17min
Grab last-minute seats for less with a verified Gametime discount code for up to 10% off, first-purchase coupons, and lowest price guarantee credits.
Chatbooks Promo Code: Save up to 40% on Photo Books in September 2026
Wired / 17min
Keep your memories alive without breaking the bank by using these top Chatbooks coupon codes and saving strategies.
Judge rules that the Pentagon's Anthropic ban was 'illegal and baseless'
Engadget / 28min
'The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics.'
Scams dont look like scams anymore. Heres what to watch for
Mashable / 42min
For years, spotting a scam was supposed to be a cinch. The email came from a suspicious address, the spelling was primary school level, the promise was hilariously unlikely, and somewhere in the middle sat a link that was an alphanumeric stew. Ignore it, delete that, and carry on. Right? That advice still has some value, but it no longer tells the whole story. Modern scams are increasingly design
Father's Day gifts for a dad who wants nothing: 16 tech ideas he'll actually use
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Finding gifts for a dad who wants nothing can be surprisingly difficult. If he already buys the things he needs, says he doesn't want any more stuff or is simply hard to shop for, another novelty mug or gadget destined for a drawer probably isn't the answer. For Father's Day, I've focused on useful tech that earns its place: things that solve an everyday annoyance, upgrade something Dad already u
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
BBC News / 2h
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 28, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10
TechCrunch / 3h
A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking throughout the night.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you're a fan of baseball. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each new
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cove
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're Gen Z. 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 to g
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a historian. 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. The
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're in development. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connection
Hurdle hints and answers for August 28, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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
Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal, Judge Rules
NYT > Technology / 3h
The government retaliated against the A.I. start-up “for constitutionally protected expressive activities,” a federal judge in California wrote.
US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Multiple US agencies and departments were breached by Chinese state-sponsored hackers The hackers use a massive botnet of compromised IoT devices to obscure the origin of their traffic The hackers breached computers belonging to NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Senate, the Department of Justice, and more As part of a disclosure into the Justice Department and FBI operations to prevent Chinese threa
Unlike Internet Bust the Current AI and Tech Earnings Justify Higher Stock Valuation
Next Big Future / 4h
Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold says Nvidia could make $1 trillion in revenue for the fiscal year that ends in January 2029. At yesterdays earnings call, Nvidia guided to 70% revenue growth for 2027. Nvidia is likely to make 403 billion in revenue in 2027. 70% growth would hit almost $700 billion in 2028. They ... Read more
This company wants to help universities get around Microsoft 365's extra costs as it moves away from unlimited cloud storage
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Arcitecta's new Mediaflux Connect 365 allows universities using OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams to migrate to cheaper storage before Microsoft's pooled education limits hit their finances Microsoft's current list price for storage capacity is $360,000 per petabyte yearly after its recent update eliminated its no-limit offering, and universities that tend to have large amounts of data could see th
Laser internet breakthrough sees scientists hit 98% fidelity over hundreds of meters —magnetic 'skyrmions' shield data from distortion in alternative to fiber-optic cables
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Researchers just encoded data into a beam of high-speed light The data arrived intact, despite significant heat and wind It could transform the internet, communications and more Transmitting data through the air often comes with a key problem: under a barrage of turbulent atmospheric conditions like wind and heat, the data can become distorted and corrupted, requiring great effort to piece it bac
My housemate keeps losing their keys, so I bought them these AirTag dupes that are better value
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Bluetooth trackers have been life-changing for keeping tabs on my valuables — even for mundane items that I always seem to lose, like umbrellas — and I now can’t imagine a world without them. Options such as the Apple AirTag (first and second generations) and Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 dominate the sector, but thankfully there are more affordable alternatives that work just as well. So, when my ho
Google unveils Gemini AI plans specifically for legal and finance workers
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise editions for legal and financial services Both releases are its first packaged industry versions, both in preview, with no pricing disclosed The key upgrade here versus vanilla model use is AI-centric 'plumbing': domain skills, data connectors, and a permissions model that inherits firms' existing ethical walls and access controls Google Cloud has launched
Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing
BBC News / 6h
A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
GTA 6 Netflix extended look: Everything that was revealed
Mashable / 6h
Finally, a real, authorized look at the most anticipated game of the year, Grand Theft Auto VI ! After more than a decade since its predecessor was released, years of wild speculation, postponed release dates, and a leaker posting over a dozen leaked clips, Rockstar Games teamed up with Netflix to provide fans with an official "extended look" at GTA 6 . Despite the extremely high expectations, mo
United CEO Says American Airlines Will Abandon Chicago After Losing $1.1 Billion—What Its Exit Would Mean For Fares
View from the Wing / 6h
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says economic gravity will force American Airlines out of Chicago O’Hare. That wouldn't be great for airfares, but wouldn't be as bad as you think. In fact, American can and will stay far longer than Kibry believes. But if it fails, United gets the feed for a 1,000-flight superhub.
Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco is now accepting reservations
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Here at TPG, we love a Park Hyatt. You just can't beat the luxury at these top-tier Hyatt properties — especially since you can book them with World of Hyatt points (albeit more points than they used to cost ). Like our favorite Park Hyatts around the world, the brand-new Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco offers a prime destination and locally inspired art, design and cuisine. Even better, this exci
Bluesky has a new setting to help you avoid accidentally going viral
Engadget / 6h
The setting will prevent your posts from being recommended in the algorithmic "discover" feed.
More Shonen Anime Should Have Their Own ‘One Piece Heroines’ Style Spin-Offs
Gizmodo / 6h
Toei Animation's 'One Piece' spin-off lets Nico Robin and Nami set sail on a delightfully fun adventure full of fashion and sisterhood.
Can Martha Stewart convince you Waymo is a good thing?
Mashable / 6h
Domestic goddess Martha Stewart has given her stamp of approval to Waymo's newest autonomous vehicle, the Ojai. View this post on Instagram Stewart partnered with Google-owned Waymo for a spot promoting the Ojai, a roomier alternative to Waymo's increasingly ubiquitous Jaguar I-PACE cars. The Ojai, now available for driverless rides in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix, features automatic s
Ukraine warns Russia has built metal-cutting drones to topple its power grid
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Ukraine's HUR says Russia developed a drone with an explosive charge in its wings It is designed to cut through metal and bring down existing power infrastructure The damage needs days to repair, and while it is unlikely to make the grid collapse, it can cause blackouts in many regions close to the front line Ukraine's military intelligence service says Russia has developed a drone designed speci
Meta has a fresh update to stop people from turning Meta Smart Glasses into pervert glasses — and the updates will keep coming
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Meta is again updating its smart glasses software to stop people from circumventing the privacy controls The camera won't film if you start filming and then block the LED There's also a marketing campaign that's designed to educate consumers Sentiment around smart glasses that can capture photos and video is quickly turning, and not in the direction chief smart glasses purveyor Meta would prefer.
3 excellent Prime Video shows to stream this weekend (August 28-30)
How-To Geek / 7h
Can any show stop Reacher ? The action show continues to sit atop Prime Video's top 10 in the U.S. None of the three shows below will be in the top 10 right now, but they are all popular in their own right. The first show on this list is a Prime Video original with two seasons out and a third one on the way.
Anthropic's new hardware standard lets AI agents control the physical world
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
For all the interest in and uptake of agentic AI systems over the past year or so , the world of automated AI has thus far been primarily limited to text, images, code, and other data and actions that take place inside a computer. Anthropic is now aiming to change that somewhat with what it's calling the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), a set of standardized drivers designed to let AI agents easily
Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
xAI has now been accused of training Grok on child sex abuse materials (CSAM), as regulators and courts continue to probe how far the problem goes, and some Grok users have been arrested . In a complaint filed on Wednesday, a plaintiff known as Jane Doe explained that she was preschool-age in the early 2000s when adult men repeatedly raped her to create CSAM to sell to pedophiles online. Since th
NYC’s Buzziest Nightclub Announces Stance On Smart Glasses: Even Try To Bring Them In, You’re Banned Forever
Futurism / 7h
Basement, arguably New York City’s best-known contemporary nightclub, has always had a tight, Berghain-esque door policy. That’s part of its allure. You stand before the bouncer and await to receive their vibe check, and you either get let into its dark, crimson-lit halls, or get turned away, feeling the stigma of being uncool. That’s just the way it is. But it’s not being mysterious about its ne
You won't be able to hot-wire every car in GTA 6
Engadget / 7h
Stealing cars in GTA 6 will require different approaches depending on their make and model.
The most popular Android phone brands rarely sold in the US
Engadget / 7h
People in the US don't have much choice beyond Apple, Google, and Samsung phones. But there are so many more choices that aren't sold in the region.
This documentary-only streaming service is $149.99 for life, its lowest-ever price
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get a Curiosity Stream lifetime subscription for $149.99 (reg. $399.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription $149.99 $399.99 Save $250 Netflix keeps burying its documentaries under three rows of reality shows. Curiosity Stream doesn’t have that problem because documentaries make up the entire catalog. A Streamer with no subsc
Get the Fitbit that shares heart rate info with gym equipment while it’s just $135
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: The Fitbit Charge 6 tracks workouts, heart rate, sleep, stress, and more for $134.99 (reg. $159.95). Opens in a new window Credit: Google Fitbit Charge 6 $134.99 $159.95 Save $24.96 A fitness tracker becomes more useful when its data follows you into the workout. The Fitbit Charge 6 can link to compatible exercise machines and display your heart rate in real-time for a more connected worko
Did GTA 6 Extended Look live up to the hype? Fans react after years of waiting
Mashable / 7h
For 26 minutes on a Thursday, the internet collectively stopped to watch a video game. That video game was Grand Theft Auto VI , the long-awaited next entry in Rockstar Games' (in)famous open-world crime series. Netflix aired a pretty long video showing official gameplay for the first time, after about a week of rampant leaks . SEE ALSO: 'GTA 6' Netflix extended look: Everything that happened in
Google, OpenAI and Over 100 Companies Call for More Action on AI-Driven Cyberattacks
Gizmodo / 7h
In a joint letter, the companies warned AI-enabled attacks are expected to become more widespread in the coming months.
GTA 6 'demo' delivers malware directly to your PC
Engadget / 7h
Despite what some scam sites may try to tell you, Rockstar has not made any of GTA 6 available to play in advance.
Russia's bid to launch a Starlink rival is falling embarrassingly short — 'Rassvet' is losing satellites faster than it can build them
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Some Rassvet satellites remain dangerously low after failing to raise their orbits One Rassvet spacecraft has already fallen from orbit and reentered Earth's atmosphere Two newer satellites have shown no observed orbital-raising maneuvers since July 2026 Moscow's push to field its own broadband satellite network is running into some technical and industrial issues, new reports have revealed. Bure
YouTube creators are using fake Dolly Parton images
Mashable / 7h
Country music legend Dolly Parton died this week, and doctored images of the icon in the hospital are circulating online. There are no publicly available photos of Dolly Parton hospitalized or wearing a patient gown, but if you go on social media, you might not know that. On the morning of Aug. 27, Mashable observed at least three YouTube videos with fake, likely AI-generated images of Parton hos
6 Takeaways From the GTA VI Extended Look
Wired / 7h
Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.
Asus ROG Gjallar Gaming Soundbar Review: Sorry, Did You Say Something?
Gizmodo / 7h
Asus ROG's first soundbar has solid sound, but it doesn't like to listen.
Meta Working on “Kill Switch” in Face of Overwhelming Disgust With Its “Pervert Glasses”
Futurism / 7h
Much like Google’s infamous Google Glass smart glasses, Meta’s camera-equipped AI Glasses have turned into a widely derided gadget associated with horrendous public behavior and unwanted surveillance. The invasive spectacles, which are designed to effectively be indistinguishable from an ordinary pair of Ray Ban sunglasses, have been misused by creeps, pickup artists, “manfluencers ,” juvenile pr
Here’s What Happens in Netflix’s ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Extended Look
Gizmodo / 7h
Might not feel like it, but these are your glory days, kids.
James Pond's creator is not happy with the series' allegedly AI-generated legacy collection
Engadget / 7h
The developers don't have "a scrap of respect" for the series, according to Chris Sorrell.
AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate?
Wired / 8h
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.
Twitch Is Down
Lifehacker / 8h
Update: As of 5 p.m. EDT, the problem seems to have largely been resolved, as reports on Downdetector have dropped from a high of around 10,000 to under 500. Twitch still has not commented on the issue beyond its initial status message. If you're having some trouble logging into Twitch for a gaming session right now, it's not just you: According to Downdetector, thousands of users are reporting i
OpenAI, Google and dozens of other companies publish open letter calling for collective action on cyber defense
Engadget / 8h
Dozens of companies came together to publish an open letter titled "A call for collective action on cyber defense."
Your Galaxy Watch face should change automatically based on what you're doing—mine does
How-To Geek / 8h
Have you ever wanted the watch face on your smartwatch to change automatically depending on what you’re doing? A minimal watch face when you go to sleep, and then one with lots of health data when you start exercising. If that sounds useful, then you’re in the right place. I’ve configured my Galaxy Watch to automatically change its watch face based on what I’m doing—here’s a detailed overview of
Asobo Studio used the soundtrack from A Plague Tale: Requiem during Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy mocap to help the cast 'get into the sadder moments, the darker moments'
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Asobo Studio played A Plague Tale: Requiem 's soundtrack while motion-capturing Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy The cast would listen to the game's music to get into the right headspace for emotional scenes SPEAKER 3 says it helped "get into the sadder moments, the darker moments" Asobo Studio has revealed that it used A Plague Tale: Requiem 's music while motion-capturing Resonance: A Plague Tal
16 new GTA 6 details we learned from the big Extended Look gameplay video, captured in-game on a PS5
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look is finally live! Those tuning in for the Netflix premiere were treated to 26 minutes' worth of new content about the game ahead of its November 19 launch, including huge amounts of gameplay footage, cinematics, and a deeper look into the lives of Jason and Lucia. If you don't have Netflix, you'll be able to watch on Rockstar's YouTube channel at 9PM ET / 6
'No, you cannot do the game 100% without killing' — Rainbow Six Tactics game director confirms players can't do a complete no-kill playthrough since some missions require players to kill enemies that are out of range for non-lethal takedowns
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Ubisoft confirms players can't complete Rainbow Six Tactics without killing any enemies Game director Martial Potron says, "No, you cannot do the game 100% without killing" Some missions require players to kill enemies; however, they're incentivized to do non-lethal takedowns in others for valuable intel Rainbow Six Tactics game director Martial Potron has confirmed players won't be able to achie
TCL’s 75-inch Mini-LED 4K TV drops to $849.99 at Amazon — act fast to save over $100
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $150: The 75-inch TCL QM64L QLED TV is on sale at Amazon for $849.99, down from the list price of $999.99. That's a 15% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL 75-inch TCL QM64L QLED TV $849.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $150 For plenty of rooms, a 65-inch TV is perfect. But if you have a larger living room or a big bedroom, a 75-inch might be better. The problem with a larger TV is that the
Twitch users report major outage Thursday
Mashable / 8h
Seemingly right after the big Grand Theft Auto VI trailer aired on Netflix, the internet's home for video game streaming went down. The two things are probably entirely unrelated, of course, but Twitch did indeed go down for many users on Thursday afternoon. Down Detector shows that people started reporting the outage around 3:30 p.m. ET, again coincidentally, immediately after the GTA video aire
GTA 6 Netflix extended look: Everything we learned about the plot in the 26-minute reveal
Mashable / 8h
Grand Theft Auto VI 's protagonists, Jason and Lucia, have many of the qualities of a functional couple. They live together, get ready for parties together, hold hands in public, and help each other escape heavily armed police. Their relationship sits front and center in Netflix's Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look , the 26-minute presentation Rockstar Games released Aug. 27. Captured entirely
Delta Air Lines Passenger Makes Bad Choice In The Lavatory—Maintenance Reports “iPhone Is Flushed And Gone”
View from the Wing / 8h
An iPhone flushed aboard Delta flight 777 never left the 36-year-old Boeing 757; it landed in a recirculating waste tank beneath the cabin. The toilet kept working, and the aircraft departed Atlanta 59 minutes late after a two-hour turn.
Nevertheless, OpenAI Persists With New Always-On Agent
Gizmodo / 8h
While you were sleeping.
5 more myths about vinyl records we need to leave in the past
How-To Geek / 8h
Vinyl enthusiasm seems to go on unabated, and I certainly could never have predicted when we threw out our last record player that anyone but a few hardcore adherents would ever care about these PVC discs again. Yet here we are.
Guns, cars and chihuahuas: Breaking down the GTA 6 extended look
Engadget / 8h
Let's break down what Netflix viewers got to see ahead of the YouTube crowd in excruciating detail.
GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Republican campaign committees want the Supreme Court to mandate lower prices for election commercials on broadcast TV stations. If the court agrees, broadcasters would be forced to offer their lowest ad prices to political parties and joint fundraising committees. For a more thorough description of the legal issues in the dispute, see this article that Ars published yesterday. In short, US law r
Report: Nvidia to acquire AI model repository Hugging Face for $13 billion
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Nvidia is reportedly moving forward to acquire Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. The acquisition could help the hardware giant expand and fortify its deep integration with the wider AI industry. Among other things, Hugging Face is a cloud repository for AI models, similar in some respects to what GitHub is for conventional computer software. Developers and researchers search for models that meet ce
AI industry says Trump plans to tax chips in the “single dumbest way imaginable”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Donald Trump may be preparing to announce sweeping new semiconductor tariffs at the absolute worst time, the tech industry fears. On Thursday, Politico reported that a wide range of new semiconductor tariffs, which the tech industry expects will “doom” artificial intelligence innovation in the US, could be imposed in the coming “weeks or months.” About eight people familiar with the Trump adminis
New EPA rules mean polluting US data centers can now keep their output secret from neighbors
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
EPA wants states to decide whether residents receive pollution permit notices Data centers could face less public scrutiny under the proposed changes Minor pollution permits would no longer require federally mandated public notice A newly proposed rule from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would eliminate federal requirements for public notice on many minor pollution permits. The chan
Huge New Delta Amex Card Welcome Offers: As High As 200K SkyMiles
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Delta and American Express have a portfolio of co-branded credit cards . We’ve just see some huge new welcome offers rolled out on these cards, which are among the best offers we’ve seen on these products. In particular, the offer on the most premium business card is the largest I ever recall seeing on a Delta product. While Delta SkyMiles is far from my favorite mileage currency, I appreciate th
Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company
TechCrunch / 8h
Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.
Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral
TechCrunch / 9h
Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.
A startup claims it’s found a drug to make your blood young
MIT Technology Review / 9h
I knew I’d officially become a ‘longevity influencer’ this month when a company called Generation Lab reached out to offer me the chance to write about—and even receive—their new rejuvenation treatment, an injectable combination of two existing drugs which they call 1 Generation. This wasn’t just any antiaging treatment, either. A company fact sheet says that it “blocks the systemic spread of agi
Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data
TechCrunch / 9h
Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy trade-off built into the deal.
The Creator of ‘Squid Game’ Is Making a Sinister Sci-Fi Movie
Gizmodo / 9h
It's called 'K.O. Club' and he's bringing the Front Man himself, Lee Byung-hun, along for the ride.
GTA 6 Netflix extended look: 12 details not seen in the Cyberleek videos
Mashable / 9h
Rockstar just showed an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix. Let's talk about it. In a nearly half-hour-long extended gameplay video captured on a PS5, Rockstar gave us our first real idea of what actually playing GTA VI is actually like. Sure, we've all seen a bunch of leaked footage by now, but there was a lot of stuff in the Netflix video that the Cyberleek leaks didn't show. Here'
YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases
TechCrunch / 9h
The update turns product recommendations into a more direct revenue stream for creators, and for Amazon, the move puts its massive online marketplace inside one of the most popular video platforms.
President Trump’s Love of Tariffs Comes Into Conflict With His Love of Data Centers
Gizmodo / 9h
The President is reportedly mulling over tariffs on semiconductors.
Barret Zoph, the Thinking Machines co-founder ousted before joining OpenAI, is now at Google
TechCrunch / 9h
Zoph, who co-founded Thinking Machines Lab alongside Mira Murati and also served as the startup's CTO, led a brief stint at OpenAI and is now at Google.
You Can Get a Free Motorola Razr+ From T-Mobile Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Back in 2004, I was cool enough to own a Motorola Razr when it was the trendiest phone around, so I’m excited to see it making a comeback more than 20 years later, even if I’m now an iPhone user. The release of the Motorola Razr+ taps into the nostalgia boom, reviving its i
Archaeologists Found a 1,300-Year-Old Viking Dress, and the Reason It Survived Is Surprising
Gizmodo / 9h
The preservation was “absolutely magical" given the highly acidic nature of the soil.
Fun cars under $40k are almost extinct, but these 10 still exist
How-To Geek / 9h
Despite new-car prices continuing to climb, you don't have to spend more than $40,000 to find something genuinely fun to drive in 2026. The choices are certainly getting thinner, with affordable sports cars, hot hatches, and manual-transmission models disappearing at an alarming rate, but enthusiasts still have a surprisingly diverse selection. From lightweight rear-wheel-drive roadsters to pract
I already thought Cava was the best fast-casual chain — its rewards program sealed the deal
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
As someone who writes about airline and hotel loyalty programs , I spend a lot of time thinking about how to earn status , maximize points and get the most value from rewards. But some of the loyalty programs I use most have nothing to do with travel. I've accidentally earned top-tier Rouge status in the Sephora Beauty Insider program , and another favorite of mine is Cava Rewards. I was a Cava s
GTA 6 Netflix extended look: Every song we heard during gameplay
Mashable / 9h
One of Grand Theft Auto 's greatest pleasures has always been getting into a stolen car and finding out what's on the radio. So, naturally, we were listening closely during the new 26-minute extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI , which premiered Thursday on Netflix. The footage gave us our most substantial look yet at Rockstar Games' return to Vice City and the larger state of Leonida, following
Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says
BBC News / 9h
California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features.
The Fight Over Whether the ‘Humankind 2’ Trailer Is Slop Is Its Own Kind of AI Damage
Gizmodo / 9h
"You know it when you see it" is a dangerous standard.
Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling
Wired / 10h
Michele Spagnuolo was arrested for alleged insider trading on Polymarket, but the Switzerland-based engineer says he was simply gambling—activity that is beyond the reach of US commodities law.
Ubisoft apologizes for accidentally selling Heroes of Might and Magic 3 without the actual game files
Engadget / 10h
The Steam release was supposed to get fans excited for an upcoming remake.
Reconstructed Satellite Images Show How Close D-Day Came to Disaster
Gizmodo / 10h
Built off historic weather records, the new images show the surprisingly small break in the clouds that made the landings possible.
OpenAI reveals more on Hugging Face AI hack incident, and it's pretty disturbing stuff — AI agents organized into a ‘swarm’, considered the risks of attack, and did whatever it took to achieve its goal
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Latest from TechRadar / 10h
OpenAI has released technical details on how the Hugging Face attack unfolded Agents used part of the testing environment to create a message board where they could collaborate and share answers This message board altered the reasoning of some agents, making them more likely to take risks such as hacking into third-party servers OpenAI has released a more detailed report on exactly how an experim
Skip $1,000 flagship markups: iRobot’s AI-powered Roomba Plus 575 gets a $100 price cut
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $100: As of Aug. 27, get the iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo for $699.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $799.99. That's a discount of 13%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon iRobot Roomba Plus 575 Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo $699.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $100 Whether you have kids or pets or you simply exist in your home, it can feel like a never-ending battle to kee
Hugging Face Wants You to Stop Worrying and Love This Adorable Robot Duck
Gizmodo / 10h
Surrender your critical faculties, the cute robots are here.
YouTubers can now include affiliate links to Amazon in their content
Engadget / 10h
The retailer just finally joined YouTube Shopping's affiliate program.
What Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement Means
NYT > Technology / 10h
Our reporter Cecilia Kang explains Meta’s settlement of a lawsuit claiming that the company’s social media platforms had harmed teenage users.
3 must-see HBO Max movies to watch this weekend (August 27-30)
How-To Geek / 10h
As we head into the final weekend of August and say farewell to summer, there's still a little left of the month before all the new streaming content arrives , which is just fine because we're still mining HBO Max 's catalog movies for the month.
Scalpers Ate the Special Edition Xbox Series X25 Alive
Gizmodo / 10h
Xbox fans are obviously hungry for new consoles. Just don’t check eBay.
Meta is closing a loophole that allowed people to record with their smart glasses' light covered
Engadget / 10h
It's the second update in less than two months to address privacy concerns.
Your Microsoft Excel file needs a hidden backend worksheet
How-To Geek / 10h
Nearly every Microsoft Excel workbook I own—especially those I share with others—contains a hidden backend worksheet. It's essentially the engine room of my workbook and helps me keep my spreadsheets organized and functional. Here's why you should have one too.
Deal alert: Get 50% off second night at Under Canvas when you book by Aug. 30
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Summer may be coming to a close, but that means prime camping weather is just around the corner. But that doesn't mean you have to "rough it." If you've been dreaming of a weekend in the woods, Under Canvas has a limited-time flash sale that can help you get away from it all for less. At Under Canvas, you can enjoy national parks like Zion , Yosemite and the Grand Canyon and some of the country's
Celebration Key: Everything we know about Carnival Cruise Line’s newest private beach destination
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Celebration Key is Carnival Cruise Line's massive private sun-and-fun playground tucked into the southern coast of Grand Bahama Island. Following a massive $100 million pier expansion, up to four ships can now dock here at once — making it easier than ever to step off the gangway and directly onto the soft white sands, without ever needing a tender. What to expect on shore A day at Celebration Ke
The iconic T-38 jets flown by astronauts just got a spiffy new look
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
For the first time in decades, NASA has rolled out one of its iconic astronaut training aircraft with a bold, new look. The space agency debuted a new livery on one of its T-38 jets in celebration of its program to return astronauts to the Moon. The Artemis design retains nods to what made the "white rocket" immediately recognizable, but adds a new colorway and painted graphics to make clear wher
RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In the wake of news on Tuesday that two people in Pennsylvania died from measles , Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been posting a slew of anti-vaccine rhetoric and misinformation on social media—marking a resurgence of his old ways as a fervent opponent of lifesaving immunizations. The deaths are the first measles-linked fatalities in Pennsylvania in 35 years and are the first US measl
JetBlue Adds 12 First Class Seats By Cutting 12 EvenMore Seats—And Giving Everyone In Coach Less
View from the Wing / 10h
JetBlue’s new A320 layout adds 12 first class seats while cutting forward EvenMore from five rows to three. It creates a higher-priced rung without expanding the better-seat footprint—a cautious bet that may lift revenue but cannot fix deeper financial problems.
Labor Day 2026 Deals Got Me a Complete Starter Tool Kit for Under $375
Wired / 10h
I combed through the Labor Day sales to find the power tools and other essentials that cover nearly every household repair.
How to adjust the custom EQ settings for your AirPods in iOS 27
Engadget / 10h
Everything you need to know about Apple's latest audio tool.
This Raspberry Pi project reveals every device secretly tracking your family
How-To Geek / 10h
A Pi-hole is a great way to block trackers, a few ads, and even some types of malware, like well-known phishing sites. However, the most surprising thing about running a Pi-hole is the amount of information you get almost instantly. You become privy to nearly every connection every device on your network makes.
Home Depot is handing out free Milwaukee battery packs for Labor Day
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're like me, you have a slew of power tools and not enough battery packs. To make matters worse, the battery cells are usually more expensive than the tools themselves. Thankfully, Home Depot is running another of its popular buy-one-get-one deals ahead of Labor Day, and it's handing out free Milwaukee 5.0Ah extended-capacity batteries.
A Georgia Cop Used Flock to Track 2 Other Cops: His Ex and Her Friend
Wired / 10h
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.
Post-Apocalyptic Chefs Battle in Adult Swim’s New Animated Anthony Bourdain Adaptation
Gizmodo / 11h
'Get Jiro' is based on the Vertigo graphic novel by Bourdain and Joel Rose and arrives October 3.
This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World
Wired / 11h
The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.
Grand Theft Auto 6's 'Extended Look' on Netflix is about to start — follow all the big GTA gameplay reveals live as they happen
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
We are finally going to see what Grand Theft Auto 6 is like to actually play in less than an hour. All eyes are on Netflix for the Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look presentation, which starts very soon at 3PM ET / 12PM PDT / 8PM BST / 9PM CEST, and promises to contain footage captured directly from the game running on a PS5 console. The video is exclusive to Netflix at first, but the good news
Whoop’s New Meridian Band Makes an Expensive Wearable Even More So
Gizmodo / 11h
The titanium Milanese mesh hides Whoop's sensors in something that looks like jewelry, giving you even more reasons to never take them off.
IMAX or LieMax? How to tell the difference
Engadget / 11h
The IMAX logo doesn't always tell you what kind of screen or projector you're getting.
5 of the biggest changes coming to Instagram, Facebook
Mashable / 11h
Mick Tobin, 23, vividly remembers beating himself up as a teen for losing hours of time to social media in one sitting. He blamed himself for scrolling endlessly. He compared himself to others, felt anxious, and could sense his attention span growing shorter. He blamed himself some more for not knowing how to use social media wisely. Looking back, Tobin now understands the outsize influence socia
ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack
TechCrunch / 11h
The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a "major incident" involving its cybersecurity.
If You Loved 'Lost,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It’s been more than 15 years since Lost went off the air, ending a legendary run on broadcast television. Though the show could be frustratingly slow to reveal its secrets, it remains one of the best TV shows of the modern era—and one of the most influential, with a host of other series playing off a similar “mystery box” premise and shuffled time
Why Bitcoin’s Price Is Spiking This Week
Gizmodo / 11h
Bitcoin’s latest rally comes as Treasury debt buybacks and expanding U.S. sanctions highlight the risks of a dollar-dominated financial system.
Legal experts say Meta's settlement puts YouTube, TikTok and Snap on notice
Engadget / 11h
Meta's settlement could force its biggest competitors to reshape their apps.
This one Android app does what I used to need 5 apps for—and I’m sticking with it
How-To Geek / 11h
Over the years, I’ve tried many note-taking apps on my Android devices. Each one served a purpose, but most didn't have the features I really needed. When I tried ColorNote ten years ago, it wasn't ready to be my workhorse, but a lot has changed since then.
Microsoft cracks down on employee AI use after one worker spent $28,000 in 28 days
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Some Microsoft workers were found spending $10,000 to $28,000 on AI tokens every month The median is a much lower $300, but that's based off a tiny percentage of workers Microsoft says AI usage should lead to meaningful outcomes Some Microsoft workers are racking up some pretty hefty AI compute bills, with one of the company's workers from the Customer and Partner Solutions business spending $28,
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
TechCrunch / 11h
Some of the world's largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that they say can ward off a new generation of cyber threats.
Meta Forced to Make Massive Changes Limiting How Minors Can Use Instagram and Facebook
Futurism / 11h
Meta has officially ended a landmark legal standoff over social media addiction among children, agreeing to pay some $18 billion over the next ten years and make sweeping changes to how it approaches child safety. The lawsuit, organized by the attorneys general of 29 US states, alleged that Meta executives like Mark Zuckerberg created a system that abused data collected from minors, while feignin
Will plug-in solar panels affect your home insurance? An expert explains what you should know before fitting them
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Plug-in solar panels are now legal in the UK, and they could have a real impact on your energy bills, but before you install them, you should know what impact they're likely to have on your home insurance. The panels themselves are very easy to fit (see our complete guide to plug-in solar for more details), but it's worth taking the time to research all the effects on your home before buying your
Looking for an off switch? Apple offers no way to remove ads from Maps
Mashable / 11h
The next time Apple Maps suggests a nearby restaurant, take a closer look, because that recommendation may have paid to be there. Yes, Apple Maps officially has ads now, and they are beginning to appear alongside the ordinary listings people use to decide where to eat, shop, and go. If your immediate response is to dig through Settings for an off switch, however, don’t bother: There isn’t one. Us
Hugging Face launches Microduck, a $399 open-source robot duck
Mashable / 11h
The ongoing AI revolution has finally given us something everyone can get behind: a tiny robot duck on roller skates. Yes, really. On Aug. 27, AI platform Hugging Face unveiled Microduck , a 9.8-inch-tall bipedal robot that waddles, sits, kicks a ball, picks up objects with its beak, and gets back on its feet after falling over. Add the optional wheels, and it can even roller-skate. Microduck is
Netflix Failed at Video Games. Now It’s Trying to Promote Them
Wired / 11h
Netflix has walked back plans to put AAA games on its streaming platform. Instead, it's pivoting to marketing highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.
I built an Obsidian knowledge base without writing a single word in the Obsidian editor
How-To Geek / 11h
Working with note-taking apps and Markdown has worked out well for me over the years. I've been doing it for a while now, and I can't say I miss using GUI word processors . Obsidian is the app I use the most, so I created a general knowledge vault in the app. And I did it without typing a single word in the Obsidian editor.
Hugging Face opens pre-orders for its trainable open-source duck robot
How-To Geek / 11h
Hugging Face is best known as a community for open AI collaboration , but now it's venturing further into hardware. The company has released the Microduck, an open-source duck robot that you can buy and train yourself.
10 Shows Like 'Ride or Die' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham make for an unbeatable pairing in the Prime Video series Ride or Die , which sees Spencer as Debbie, the American wife of a British MP and Waddingham as Judith, her bestie who, it turns out, is also an elite and highly trained assassin. Good thing, too, as Debbie's marriage puts her in mortal danger pretty muc
The Best Deals on Tools and Appliances From Home Depot's Early Labor Day Sale
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Home Depot is one of the first major retailers to start its early Labor Day sale , and if you're looking for deals on major appliances , tools , or gardening equipment , it's the place to look. The discounts are already in effect, and the sale will continue until Sept. 9, t
Anthropic Is Quietly Cutting Google Out of the Equation
Gizmodo / 12h
The AI startup is rolling out its own browser within Claude Cowork, eliminating the need for a Chrome extension for many routine tasks.
Samsung's wild new Odyssey lineup includes a 1,100Hz gaming monitor
Engadget / 12h
Also shown off was the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9.
Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist
TechCrunch / 12h
Google teamed up with the Pokémon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.
OpenAI and 100 Others Warn That Window to Defend Against A.I. Attacks Is Narrowing
NYT > Technology / 12h
In an open letter, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and others said that a wave of A.I.-enabled cyberattacks was coming and that organizations and governments needed to prepare themselves.
GTA 6 leaks: 7 things we haven’t seen in Cyberleek footage yet
Mashable / 12h
The Grand Theft Auto VI leaker known as Cyberleek has been dropping near-daily footage showcasing gameplay from the upcoming game. On Wednesday, Cyberleek ventured into new territory, which crossed the line for some gamers: The leaker posted four and a half minutes of footage spoiling part of the GTA 6 storyline for the first time. The clip covers the game's prologue and features one of the two p
Elon Musks SpacexAI faces another lawsuit from child sexual abuse survivor
Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk's SpacexAI (formerly xAI) is facing another lawsuit over Grok's nonconsensual deepfake features. The proposed nationwide class action lawsuit, filed today, alleges that the AI company trained its chatbot on data sets containing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) featuring real children. SpacexAI did not adequately "block explicit content, prevent nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes of r
Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup
TechCrunch / 12h
Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in high-end goods.
Stephen King’s Lovecraft Homage ‘Crouch End’ Is Coming to Prime Video
Gizmodo / 12h
The horror author's only London-set story will become a UK-produced series.
Time is running out for cyber security, warn top tech firms
BBC News / 12h
The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.
The Kia SUV that blurs the line between mainstream and premium
How-To Geek / 12h
The Kia Telluride has always sat in an interesting spot. It’s a mainstream three-row SUV, but the newer model pushes much harder into the kind of design, comfort, and technology you'd normally expect from something wearing a more expensive badge.
Forget Disney’s BDX Droid — the $399 Hugging Face Microduck robot is even more adorable and versatile thanks to Lidar, NFC and, yes, roller skates
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microduck is Pollen Robotics' new programmable robot It looks like a cute robo-duck, and has some adorable, pre-baked interactions It's up for pre-order priced at $399, and it should ship in time for Christmas If the measure of a successful robot is cuteness, Microduck could be the most successful bot in ages. Unveiled this week by Pollen Robotics (a division of AI company Hugging Face — yes, tha
Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick
TechCrunch / 12h
Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs' feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.
OpenAI Is Developing a ‘Persistent’ AI Agent
Wired / 12h
Code reviewed by WIRED reveals the company is developing a feature that enables Codex to continue working proactively until it is “put to sleep.”
Least Delusional AI Investor Said He’s Saving Money to Buy Entire Galaxies, Ignoring the Pesky Speed of Light
Futurism / 12h
Leopold Aschenbrenner, the founder of the ill-fated hedge fund Situational Awareness , held a belief in AI so outrageous that it’s literally galaxy-brained . According to a new scoop from The Wall Street Journal , the 24-year-old former OpenAI employee wanted to buy entire cosmic realms after he got rich off of AI — as in, yes, galaxies of stars and planets like our Milky Way, or the neighboring
This free Galaxy Watch app transforms your smartwatch into a Bluetooth mouse
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you ever wanted to point your finger at a screen and have the cursor follow your hand? If you own a Galaxy Watch—or any Wear OS watch, for that matter—you can actually do that right now. I just turned my Galaxy Watch 8 Classic into a gesture-controlled mouse for my Windows PC, and it took about two minutes to set up.
I spent a weekend playing Game of Thrones: War for Westeros — and the strategy game is the most faithful companion to the HBO series yet
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Game of Thrones: War of Westeros is the franchise's latest video game adaptation, following on from several disappointing titles that feel only tangentially related to the HBO fantasy series. But I'm pleased to report that the newest video game is the closest we've come to actually feeling like the Game of Thrones series we know and love. Finally, we have a strategy game that places us right in t
The gift card trick that helps me maximize my US restaurant credits while I'm abroad
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
I spent the first half of 2025 traveling through Europe and South America. Then, the month after I got back, I sold my house in Austin and moved to Spain, where I've been based for the past year. In that time, I've only made it back to the U.S. twice. That has created a problem: between my American Express Platinum Card® and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ), I have up to $700 a year
Americans Can Now Add Metal to Their Food From the Comfort of Their Own Grill
Gizmodo / 12h
Hot pestilence summer continues apace.
SWISS Opening New Lounge “Terminal” At Zurich Airport Hub In Early 2027
One Mile at a Time / 12h
In early 2027, SWISS will be opening new lounges at its Zurich Airport (ZRH) hub, which will be available exclusively to premium passengers. What’s unique is that these aren’t just new lounges in the existing terminal, but instead, they’ll be in a dedicated building, separate from the main terminal. We first learned about these plans in early 2025, but the airline has now formally revealed what w
Why your broken Linux drivers aren't actually Linux's fault
How-To Geek / 12h
While Linux teams can fail to handle drivers for some devices effectively (or wisely), it's not always their fault. Whether the discussion involves distributions like Ubuntu with GNOME on Wayland, openSUSE with KDE Plasma on X11, or even Manjaro with Xfce on X11, each OS can experience potential device or driver problems. Over time, Linux driver incompatibilities have improved, but they still car
Want to own a .slop domain? You could soon be in luck, along with .therapy, and .hype
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ICANN's 2026 application round saw over 1,600 new submissions The last round was in 2012, when the internet was a very different place 2026's submissions will likely include a lot of AI-related terms, including .slop ICANN, the nonprofit responsible for coordinating the internet's domain name system, is now combing through more than 1,600 applications for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), fo
japaneseaesthetics: Uemura Shōen,Tedious Hours,Yamatane Museum...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE: Why is the new model more expensive?
