Amazon outage: Heres what we know so far
Mashable / 5h
Amazon went down on Thursday, effectively slowing the U.S. capitalist machine for at least a few hours. Thousands of bereft shoppers reported issues with the online retail giant starting just before 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, which left them temporarily unable to complete their purchases. SEE ALSO: The FCC wants to hear your Verizon outage experience Crowdsourced outage tracker Downdetector received
The best cards for trip cancellation and interruption insurance — and what it actually covers
300+The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Planning and taking a trip can be exciting, but unexpected events can disrupt even the most meticulously organized vacations. Sudden illness, severe weather and unforeseen circumstances can throw a wrench in the works, forcing you to change your plans and seek compensation. Fortunately, many credit cards include trip cancellation and interruption insurance at no additional cost when you use your
Air Canada Transferring All Boeing 737 MAXs To Rouge Subsidiary In 2026
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Air Canada is currently making some major changes to the composition of its fleet, and it particularly impacts the company’s low cost subsidiary, Rouge. This project is now well underway , and the first aircraft has already been reconfigured, so I’d like to provide an update with all of the details. Air Canada Rouge transitioning from A320s to 737s Rouge is Air Canada’s low cost subsidiary, which
Norton Coupon Codes and Discounts: Up to 58% Off
Wired / 27min
Whether you’re looking to protect your small business or your personal computer, we have the top coupons and deals to help you save at Norton.
The best iPhone 17e pre-orders and plans in Australia for March 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 31min
Apple has updated its mid-range iPhone to complement the iPhone 17 lineup from last year, with some notable upgrades over the iPhone 16e — here’s where and how you can pre-order it in Australia.
Broncos vs Panthers Free Streams: How to watch NRL 2026 game, TV Channels, Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 31min
All the ways to watch Broncos vs Panthers live streams online – including for FREE – in the 2026 NRL Round 1 clash at Lang Park.
Anthropic says it will challenge Defense Department's supply chain risk designation in court
Engadget / 47min
In a new blog post, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has admitted that it received a letter from the Defense Department, officially labeling it a supply chain risk . He said he doesn’t “believe this action is legally sound,” and that his company sees “no choice” but to challenge it in court. Hours before Amodei published the post, the Pentagon announced that it notified the company that its “products a
Hurdle hints and answers for March 6, 2026
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 6
Mashable / 1h
The Moon doesn’t look the same every night, and there’s a reason for that. As it moves through the lunar cycle, the amount of light we see changes slightly day by day, creating different phases visible from Earth. So, what's tonight's phase, and what does it mean? What is today’s Moon phase? As of Friday, March 6, the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 92% of the
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 6, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have great awareness. 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 som
NYT Strands hints, answers for March 6, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a zealot. 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. There'
Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 6, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're in the thick of it. 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 Connec
What is the release date for Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 2 on Paramount+?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Last week, we learned that Monica Dutton has been killed off since we last saw her. But when does Marshals: A Yellowstone Story episode 2 hit Paramount+?
Last Chance: 5 Free Marriott Nights From One Card — Up To 50,000 Points Each After $3,000 Spend
View from the Wing / 4h
Chase has the biggest-ever Marriott Boundless bonus: 5 Free Night Awards after $3,000 in 3 months, valid up to 50,000 points per night (and you can top off each with 15,000 points). There is also a 2026 airline statement credit up to $100, and the no-fee Marriott Bold now offers 2 Free Night Awards after $1,000 in spend.
How to watch Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche in the NHL for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NHL action continues this weekend with a number of top games, including Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche. The Stars come into this fixture on a 10-game win streak, but they're still behind the Avalanche in the standings. This
How to watch USA vs. Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream USA vs. Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free on Tele Rebelde or Venevision . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 World Baseball Classic is starting off with a string of exciting matchups, including USA vs. Brazil. All eyes will be on USA in his hotly-anticipated tournament. Japan won the last edition after a
Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply-chain label in court
TechCrunch / 5h
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense's designation of the AI firm as a supply-chain risk. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.
This $9 fix is a great way to watch the Australian GP even if you're on the move — here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
It's cheaper than you think to ensure you don't miss out on the action
I've spent 40 hours cracking skulls and casting spells from behind Avowed's Quarterstaff, and Obsidian's action role-playing game is better than ever on PlayStation 5
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Thanks to an awesome anniversary update, the PS5 version of Avowed gives Obsidian Entertainment's excellent action role-playing game a second chance to find the audience it deserves.
Iran War 2026 is Already 2-4X the 12 Day War of 2025
Next Big Future / 5h
The 2026 Iran war is quantitatively ~2–4× bigger in key metrics already and in half the time. Trump has said it will last weeks and the use of B52s is increasing the attack rate by 4 times. The duration could be 3 times longer or more. It could end up at 20 or more times ... Read more
TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
BBC News / 6h
TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".
Can snacks help you sleep?
BBC News / 6h
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
Workers report watching Ray-Ban Meta-shot footage of people using the bathroom
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Meta's approach to user privacy is under renewed scrutiny following a Swedish report that employees of a Meta subcontractor have watched footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses showing sensitive user content. The workers reportedly work for Kenya-headquartered Sama and provide data annotation for Ray-Ban Metas. The February report , a collaboration from Swedish newspapers Svenska Dagbladet
Microsoft confirms Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console: What we know
Mashable / 6h
After a big shakeup at Microsoft's gaming division, the new Xbox head had a big announcement to make on Thursday. The new CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Asha Sharma, blew the lid off the next-generation Xbox gaming console in an X post. Sharma confirmed that the new Xbox gaming console is codenamed Project Helix. "Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the re
Ends Soon: 175,000 Point IHG Offer — The Best Bonus I’ve Seen On This Card
View from the Wing / 6h
Chase has a huge bonus on the IHG One Rewards Premier Card: 175,000 points after $5,000 in spend in three months. The $99 card is also a long-term keeper thanks to the annual free night (with top-off), 4th night free on award stays and Platinum status.
X's Exclusive Threads feature lets creators paywall the end of tweet threads
Engadget / 6h
Today, X announced some updates to its creator subscriptions platform. The leading change gives participating accounts the option to make part of tweet threads only visible to subscribers. This new Creator Subscriptions feature is called Exclusive Threads, an ironic name choice given X's main text-based social media posting competitor is called Threads. Creator Subscriptions 2.0 is here: powerful
I am not sure what features I prefer on the WP500 Ultra: 1TB storage, a privacy kill switch, or the ubercool Predator-style thermal imaging vision
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The WP500 Ultra merges thermal imaging, hardware privacy, extreme durability, massive storage, and flagship specifications into a rugged smartphone costing $529.
Stop worrying about SSD write limits: Why your controller will die long before your NAND flash
How-To Geek / 6h
We tend to worry a lot about the lifespan of our SSDs—and quite frankly, I often warn you to keep it in mind whenever I write articles myself.
Pok Pok offers screen time you don’t have to apologize for
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Use code PLAY through March 22 to get a lifetime of Pok Pok for a one-time payment of $44.97 (reg. $250) — a Montessori-inspired, ad-free learning app for kids 2–8. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $44.97 $250 Save $205.03 Not all screen time has to feel like a compromise. If you’ve been looking for something that keeps your child engaged without the noi
Please Just Let the Metaverse Go
Gizmodo / 7h
Google and Epic Games aren't ready to let the metaverse die.
DiligenceSquared uses AI, voice agents to make M&A research affordable
TechCrunch / 7h
Instead of relying on expensive management consultants, the startup uses AI voice agents to conduct interviews with customers of the companies the PE firms are considering buying.
‘Girl Dinner’ Takes on a Deliciously Grisly New Meaning in This Speculative Short Story
Gizmodo / 7h
Read Jilly Dreadful's 'Eat, Prey, Love: A Modest Proposal for Ensuring Gender Equality Through Selective Dietary Practices; or, a Geriatric Millennial’s Guide to #GirlDinner' right here on io9.
Pentagon Officially Notifies Anthropic It Is a ‘Supply Chain Risk’
NYT > Technology / 7h
Anthropic has said it will sue the Defense Department over the designation, which could prevent the start-up from doing business with the U.S. government.
Alan Ritchson’s new Netflix action movie is the perfect Reacher substitute
How-To Geek / 7h
Since 2022, Alan Ritchson has been taking names and kicking butt in Reacher. With season 4 still months away, fans of Ritchson can watch the actor in War Machine , a new Netflix movie and the perfect substitute for Reacher. War Machine arrives at 12:00 a.m. PT on March 6, 2026, making it the ideal Netflix movie to watch this weekend.
Cluely CEO Roy Lee admits to publicly lying about revenue numbers last year
TechCrunch / 7h
The $7 million in annual recurring revenue that Cluely CEO Roy Lee shared last summer was a lie, its founder and CEO Roy Lee admitted on Thursday on X.
The next Xbox is codenamed Project Helix, and we hope the Xbox CEO's 'commitment to the return of Xbox' is real
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed that the next-generation Xbox is codenamed Project Helix and says it will “lead in performance,” with rumors pointing to a powerful new console arriving in 2027.
MS exec: Microsoft's next console will play "Xbox and PC games"
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Last summer, we here at Ars made the argument that the company's next Xbox console should give up the walled garden approach and just run Windows already . Now, newly named Microsoft Executive Vice President for Gaming Asha Sharma has strongly hinted that this is indeed the direction Microsoft is going, saying its next-generation console will "play your Xbox and PC games." In a social media post
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine policies are "unreviewable," DOJ lawyer tells judge
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A lawyer for the Trump administration told a federal judge Wednesday that anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has such ample authority over the country's vaccine policies that he is "unreviewable." His unfettered powers even allow Kennedy the freedom to recommend, if he chose to do so, that people ditch vaccines and actively expose themselves to infectious diseases, the lawyer arg
Amazon appears to be down, with over 20,000 reported problems
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Based on over 20,000 reports, Amazon appears to be experiencing an outage. According to Downdetector , reports of problems started increasing at 1:41 pm ET today. By 2:26 pm, ET, Downdetector received 18,320 reports of problems with Amazon’s website. The number of complaints peaked at 3:32 pm ET at 20,804. As of this writing, Amazon hasn’t confirmed any specific problems. However, an Amazon suppo
OpenAI introduces GPT-5.4 with more knowledge-work capability
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
In keeping with its recently accelerated release cadence, OpenAI has shipped GPT-5.4 (including GPT-5.4 Thinking and GPT-5.4 Pro). This update comes at a critical time, as recent events have led some vocal users to abandon ship for competing products and models from Anthropic and Google. GPT-5.4 is another model update focused on usefulness for agentic tasks, particularly knowledge work. OpenAI s
How to watch Australian Grand Prix 2026 F1: free stream, preview, schedule, Practice
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
All the ways to watch Australian Grand Prix 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, as F1's new season introduces the biggest regulation shake-up in years.
X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Heres what to know.
Mashable / 8h
Elon Musk 's X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions, dubbing the new offering — wait for it — Creator Subscriptions 2.0. Creator Subscriptions, in effect, allow people to pay their favorite influencers for exclusive offerings. That's right, some major changes are coming to the website formerly known as Twitter (and not just a continued lurch toward the far right ). So, what's new? A few thing
Here’s Every Country Directly Impacted by the War on Iran
Wired / 8h
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, more than a dozen countries in the region have reportedly been affected by air strikes.
This solar-powered laptop that you can dunk in a pool has something surprising that no rivals can offer
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Oukitel RG14-P combines rugged durability, solar charging, hot swappable batteries, and integrated lighting for demanding industrial field environments.
‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran War in the AI Era, Prediction Market Ethics, and Paramount Beats Netflix
Wired / 8h
In this episode, our hosts unpack the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly as the AI industry has been entrenching itself with the Department of Defense.
‘One Piece’ Straw Hat Pirates, Ranked
Gizmodo / 8h
Not all nakama are created equal, so here's our ranking of our favorite Straw Hats from least to most favorite.
10 Hacks Every Whoop User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’ve been wearing a Whoop, you’ve probably explored some of the features of its incredibly rich app —but chances are, some things are still hiding from you. I’ve been wearing a Whoop off and on since version 3.0, so let me tell you some of the best ways to use the Whoop (and a few things I think you should do differently than you’re “supposed
ExpertFlyer unveils 330-day American systemwide upgrade availability and detailed seat maps
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
My husband and I have used ExpertFlyer since close to the beginning of our points and miles journey. And while the product languished for a few years in the early 2020s, a dedicated team has been working over the last few years to support and improve it. I sat down with this team in Puerto Rico in late January to learn about a few of their upcoming features. Today, the team is releasing two of th
'Affordable' it is not — Nagra's music streamer and DAC costs thousands, but you know you want it anyway
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Nagra's Compact Player might have you thinking about CD transports, but it's much more into the hi-res streaming game
5 award-winning Netflix shows to watch this weekend (March 6-8)
How-To Geek / 8h
Want to tune into the best shows on Netflix ? The platform hosts a vast collection of award-winning titles that you can pick from, from Oscar-winning movies to Emmy-winning shows.
American Airlines London Business Class Is Pouring Wine From a Box — Heathrow Catering Cutbacks Are Hard to Hide
View from the Wing / 8h
American Airlines’ London business class is now serving wine from a box, a detail that would be unthinkable in a premium cabin when everything is running normally. It’s the latest visible symptom of the Heathrow catering breakdown that has forced this airline into bare-minimum service levels.
OpenAI Had Banned Military Use. The Pentagon Tested Its Models Through Microsoft Anyway
Wired / 8h
Sources allege the Defense Department experimented with Microsoft’s version of OpenAI technology before the ChatGPT-maker lifted its prohibition on military applications.
AWS launches a new AI agent platform specifically for healthcare
TechCrunch / 8h
AWS is launching Amazon Connect Health, an AI agent platform that will help with patient scheduling, documentation, and patient verification.
COPPA 2.0 passes the Senate again, unanimously this time
Engadget / 8h
Today the US Senate unanimously passed proposed legislation known as COPPA 2.0. This measure, fully named the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act , aims to create new protections for younger users online, such as blocking platforms from collecting their personal data without consent. COPPA 2.0 is a modernized take on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, attempting t
Sam Altman Says ‘Government Should Be More Powerful Than Corporations.’ Which Government?
Gizmodo / 8h
Being an international software giant with singular loyalty to Donald Trump is an impossible mission.
Study Finds Surprising Trend Among Ozempic Users Taking Fewer Doses Than Usual
Gizmodo / 8h
The findings suggest that tapering could help GLP-1 users reduce their medical bills while maintaining their weight loss.
This Compact Samsung Soundbar/Subwoofer Combo Is on Sale for $140
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung HW-C450 soundbar is one of the best ultra-thin soundbars on the market, and at less than two inches thick, it packs some serious power with six drivers and built-in amplification. A compact, minimalist option for small rooms (or just for those who don’t want a b
FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: Report
TechCrunch / 9h
Hackers allegedly broke into the FBI’s networks, according to a report by CNN.
How to watch Ireland vs. Wales in the 2026 Six Nations online for free
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Live stream Ireland vs. Wales in the 2026 Six Nations for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Six Nations is taking shape, and it's looking increasingly likely that France are marching towards an impressive grand slam. Ireland responded to their opening-round defeat to France with victories over Italy and England . Now they face
A Solar Superstorm Blasted Mars—and Its Atmosphere Freaked Out
Gizmodo / 9h
A new study investigated how the biggest solar storm in more than two decades impacted the Red Planet.
Citi AAdvantage Business Card 75K Bonus Miles Limited Time Offer
96One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Learn more about the Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® The Citi® / AAdvantage Business™ World Elite Mastercard® is American’s primary co-branded business credit card. We’ve just seen an improved welcome offer rolled out on the card, making it an ideal time to apply, as this is among the best offers that we see on the card. Citi AAdvantage Business Card 75K bonus miles off
Netflix Taps Ben Affleck to Help Get More Filmmakers to Use AI
Gizmodo / 9h
The video streaming company announced that is buying Ben Affleck's AI tech company InterPositive.
US reportedly considering sweeping new chip export controls
TechCrunch / 9h
In an alleged drafted proposal, the U.S. government would play a role in every chip export sale regardless of which country it's coming from.
Amazon.com is on the mend after experiencing technical issues
Engadget / 9h
Amazon's website appears to be stabilizing after experiencing technical issues that kept users from logging in and prevented prices from displaying correctly. DownDetector reported a spike of outage reports around 2PM ET, but as of 5:56PM ET, user complaints have fallen significantly. The Amazon.com homepage currently loads, and Engadgets staff have been able to load product pages and view prices
ByteDance’s AI Ambitions Are Being Hampered by Compute Restraints and Copyright Concerns
Wired / 9h
ByteDance’s new Seedance 2.0 AI video model seemed unstoppable—until heavy demand strained the company’s compute capacity and copyright complaints began piling up.
Yep, Amazon Is Down
Lifehacker / 9h
If you're shopping online, or just trying to access certain websites, and things aren't loading properly, it's (probably) not your internet: Amazon is down. As of Thursday afternoon, Amazon services, including both Amazon.com and AWS, are having issues loading and running. You can see that from Downdetector , a site used to track user reports of issues with websites and services. (Disclosure: Lif
Best Buy Has the Best Preorder Deals on the New MacBook Lineup
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple announced new products this week, all of which are all already available for preorder and will be released on March 11. But before you place your order, it's best to compare the preorder deals from various retailers. Walmart has the best iPad Air preorder deal , for e
X and XAI Traffic Surge With Iran War Event News
Next Big Future / 9h
X (x.com) has traffic surges during major global events like wars, as users turn to it for real-time updates, videos, and discussions. The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran starting February 28, 2026 drove a significant spike with a daily Surge +13.3% from Friday (Feb 27) to Saturday (Feb 28). This made it X’s biggest day ... Read more
Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over risk designation
BBC News / 9h
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
Mike Flanagan’s ‘Exorcist’ Absorbs Mike Flanagan’s List of Favorite Actors
Gizmodo / 9h
Lots of familiar faces from Flanagan's Netflix horror era will join Scarlett Johansson in his new take on the spooky classic.
Scientists Claim They’ve Finally Made the Elusive ‘Hexagonal’ Diamond
Gizmodo / 9h
After decades of chasing after a rare hexagonal diamond, a Chinese team says their iteration of the elusive material is the most important yet.
Lenovo adopts Lego mindset with a modular ThinkBook AI PC, but will it be yet another underwhelming Motorola Ara-esque venture?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Lenovo introduces a modular ThinkBook AI PC concept anchored in enterprise durability, lifecycle value, and system-level AI integration.
Meta Lied About Its Smart Glasses Protecting User Privacy, New Class Action Lawsuit Claims
Futurism / 9h
Meta may have sold seven million of its Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2025 alone — but likely didn’t anticipate the outpouring of criticism when a recent investigation by Swedish newspapers Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten revealed that Meta’s subcontracted data annotators in Nairobi, Kenya, could’ve been watching users through their glasses’ cameras as they went to the bathroom or had sex . The
'The ultimate do-it-all shoe' If you're not wearing Saucony Ride 19 running shoes in 2026, you're missing out
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I ran 50k in the Saucony Ride 19 and they're my new, go-to daily trainer.
5 new Paramount+ shows and movies in March you shouldn’t overlook
How-To Geek / 9h
I don’t know about you guys, but the arrival of a new month excites me, specifically because of all the fresh content being released on my favorite streaming platforms. March looks to be utterly illuminating on Paramount+, with the premieres of two new Taylor Sheridan series , the streaming debut of a breath-holding survival thriller based on a true story, a new, cut-throat cooking competition, a
Modular designs and cat smartphones: Our favorite tech of MWC 2026
How-To Geek / 9h
We're in the swing of MWC 2026, the annual smartphone and consumer electronics trade show where leading brands announce their latest products. Unsurprisingly, there's no shortage of cool tech to talk about, but these are our favorites of 2026.
United Airlines will ban passengers who dont use headphones while flying
Mashable / 9h
United Airlines flyers will experience a little more peace in the air as the company steps up enforcement of its noise rules. In a recent change to the air travel giant's Contract of Carriage — essentially United's Terms and Conditions for ticket holders — the airline reserves the right to remove, and even ban, passengers who do not use headphones to listen to their music, movies, and social medi
Sarah J. Maas announces two new A Court of Thorns and Roses books
Mashable / 9h
Fantasy author Sarah J. Maas has big plans for the future of A Court of Thorns and Roses . In an appearance on the March 4 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast , Maas revealed that not one but two new ACOTAR books are on the way — and they'll be arriving just a few months apart. View this post on Instagram The sixth book in the ACOTAR series will hit shelves on Oct. 27 of this year, followed by
It’s Peak Season for Bird-Watchers to Spot Migratory Hummingbirds, and Our Favorite Feeder Is on Sale
Wired / 9h
Early March is the best time to see rare migratory species in your own backyard, and a smart feeder can help you ID them.
Xbox CEO confirms next-gen 'Project Helix' console will play PC games
Engadget / 9h
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is gearing up to spill the beans on Microsoft’s next-generation console. In a post on X today , she revealed that the system is codenamed “Project Helix.” Confirming previous rumors, she says it will “lead in performance” and play both console and PC games. Sharma also notes that she’ll be discussing the system at GDC next week with partners and developers. The next-gen conso
Review: Plaza Premium First Lounge Techo Airport Phnom Penh (KTI)
One Mile at a Time / 9h
For the next portion of my Iceland to The Residence via Cambodia trip , I had an extended layover at Techo Airport (KTI), which is the new airport serving Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I was arriving in Singapore Airlines’ 737 MAX business class from Singapore (SIN), and was connecting in Etihad’s A321LR first class to Abu Dhabi (AUH). During my time at the airport, I checked out two lounges. In the prev
Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Fire TV app
TechCrunch / 9h
With the updated Fire TV app, users can browse and discover content directly from their phone, manage their watchlist on the go, and play titles on their TV from the mobile app.
BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute ‘flash charging’ — but there’s a catch
TechCrunch / 10h
The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 is capable of charging at up to 1.5 megawatts, dramatically slashing the time it takes to fill up.
Italian prosecutors confirm journalist was hacked with Paragon spyware
TechCrunch / 10h
Italian authorities are making progress in their investigation into a wide-ranging spyware scandal in Italy involving Paragon spyware. But the mystery of who hacked two Italian journalists with Paragon spyware continues.
How to watch Wolves vs. Liverpool in the FA Cup online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Wolves vs. Liverpool in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The latest round of FA Cup fixtures includes some fascinating matchups, including Wolves vs. Liverpool. These sides just met in the Premier League, with Wolves securing a last-minute victory thanks to a dramatic André winner. Can Wolves continue
It’s official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk
TechCrunch / 10h
The Department of Defense has officially labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk, making the AI firm the first American company with the label. Meanwhile, the DOD continues to use Anthropic's AI in Iran.
How to watch Frost Fatales 2026, kicking off on March 8
Engadget / 10h
It feels like we could all use a little (or a large) boost of joy and optimism right now, so it's a perfect coincidence that a Games Done Quick event is on the horizon. Frost Fatales 2026 is running from March 8 through March 14. This week-long livestream will be raising money for the National Women's Law Center , a nonprofit working toward gender justice for women and girls. GDQ events have been
Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition Review: Not Just for the GoPro-Pilled
Gizmodo / 10h
This 2-in-1 laptop bundle comes with a case, a stylus, and way too much love for GoPro.
10 Tools and Gadgets That Make Lawn Care Way Easier
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If your outdoor spaces are anything like mine, they’re currently half-covered with ice and snow, and the spots that have thawed are muddy messes. You probably can't do a whole lot about that until warmer weather comes, but if your house has a lawn, it’s already a good time start thinking about what you’ll need to do to whip it back into shape . Yo
A Sequel to ‘The Wild Robot’ Is Finally Moving Ahead
Gizmodo / 10h
Roz and Brightbill, stars of one of the best animated films in recent memory, are returning with a new director.
China’s New 5-Year Plan: More AI, Less US
Gizmodo / 10h
Maybe it really is the dawning of the Chinese Century.
Hubble Spots Bizarre Galaxy That Appears to Be 99.9 Percent Dark Matter
Futurism / 10h
The universe is overrun with dark matter , outweighing the ordinary stuff that stars and planets are made of five-to-one. But some corners of the cosmos are more dominated by the invisible substance than others. Using the stalwart Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers have found a galaxy 300 million light away that appears to be made of at least 99.9 percent dark matter — so much that the
BYD says its next-gen EV battery can delivers 625 miles on a single charge and be topped up in minutes
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
BYD reveals details about its second-generation Blade Battery for electric vehicles, which promises more range, ultra-fast charging speeds and improved longevity
Want the digicam vibe on a budget? These are my 7 top picks for under $100
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
We've rounded up 7 of the best cheap point-and-shoots to cure your ‘smartphone face’ fatigue
X revamps Creator Subscriptions with new features, like exclusive threads and shareable cards
TechCrunch / 10h
X is rolling out a series of new features for creators, like the ability to offer paid threads and other marketing tools.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Bundesliga action kicks off this weekend with a massive game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Bayern beat rivals Dortmund last weekend, setting themselves up to march towards the title. Now they n
White House uses Call of Duty clips to brag about war in Iran
Mashable / 10h
The White House is using clips from popular video game Call of Duty in official posts about the war with Iran, just days after the U.S. entered an armed conflict in the Middle East. The footage is seen amid a compilation of images of U.S. warfare posted to the official White House X account. The clip begins with gameplay from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III , a scene depicting a kill streak anim
The Controversies Finally Caught Up to Kristi Noem
Wired / 10h
Donald Trump said he would replace the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Noem’s tenure was marked by aggressive anti-immigration tactics and ICE and CBP’s killing of two US protesters.
OpenAI, in Desperate Need of a Win, Launches GPT-5.4
Gizmodo / 10h
The latest model is supposed to be a big step forward for AI agents.
Taara's rival promises 10Gbps wireless internet with a seemingly cheaper plug-and-play setup, but there's a big elephant in the room
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
pureLiFi introduces 10Gbps LiFi for indoor networks with plug-and-play installation, but faces practical limitations caused by the inherent line-of-sight requirement.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is 'dressed to impress' — and this wearable that's 'full of smarts' is now $130 off at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you're looking to upgrade to the stylish Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, it's now reduced by $130 at Amazon, bringing it down to the best price since Black Friday.
Why everyone should use VS Code (even if they aren't programmers)
How-To Geek / 10h
When Visual Studio Code (VS Code) was released in 2015, it revolutionized code editing. But it can do so much more for the average person who doesn't write code (yet). Let's explore how it can be useful to you, even if you can't tell your HTML from your C#.
I love my Samsung Galaxy, but I'd gladly trade it for this 13-year-old Android phone
How-To Geek / 11h
My Samsung Galaxy phone is four years old and feeling a bit long in the tooth. I'm planning to finally upgrade this year, but I have to admit that nothing on the market compares to an old favorite. I'd take the LG G2 in a heartbeat. Here's why.
Is This the Worst Hyatt in America? — Staff Say They Take Deposits In Case Guests “Poop On The Floor”
View from the Wing / 11h
Hyatt Place properties are usually boring but functional — not this one where a recent guest review describes widespread black mold, broken basics, and a hotel that won’t even let you charge purchases to your room—then reports that a front desk employee explained the incidental deposit is “in case you poop on the floor or rub poop on the walls.”
Iranian Drones Hit an Azerbaijani Airport — Threatens One of Europe’s Last Open Air Corridors to Asia
View from the Wing / 11h
Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport on Thursday, with one drone hitting the terminal, forcing flight suspensions and a temporary closure of Azerbaijan’s southern airspace. As European carriers avoid Russian airspace, routes to Asia are already being squeezed into narrower corridors—and disrupting Azerbaijan’s airspace would push flights onto longer, costlier detours
FORD Finally Tears Down Tesla Four to Six Years Too Late
Next Big Future / 11h
Sandy Munro did a 2020 Tesla Model Y Teardown 42-video youtube series. They covered fit and finish, battery pack, wiring harness. Ford CEO in 2026 had his team do a Tesla teardown and was shocked to find 70 lbs lighter wiring harness and 1600 meters of less wiring versus a Ford Mach E. Sandy Munro’s ... Read more
Why Fandom Discourse Feels Extra Cringe Right Now
Wired / 11h
Infighting and backlash among Heated Rivalry fans is most pronounced on X—fueled in part by censorship-driven migration from platforms like Tumblr.
FBI Arrests Man Who Allegedly Stole $46 Million Worth of Crypto from U.S. Government Stockpile
Gizmodo / 11h
The theft initially grabbed attention over reports that the son of an executive in charge of the crypto stash was involved.
The Boys S5 trailer tees up a bloody final season
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Prime Video has dropped the full trailer for the fifth and final season of The Boys , teeing up the final confrontation between Antony Starr's Homelander and Karl Urban's Butcher—one seeking the original V compound that will make him immortal, the other seeking to commit Supe-genocide with the release of a Supe-specific virus that will kill them all. As previously reported , things were not looki
Trump gets data center companies to pledge to pay for power generation
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced that a large collection of tech companies had signed on to what it's calling the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. By agreeing, the initial signatories—Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI—are saying they will pay for the new generation and transmission capacities needed for any additional data centers they build. But the agreement h
Nerve damage, energy management, and Apple TV: F1 in 2026 starts today
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Later this evening—Friday morning local time—the new 1.6 L V6 engines that power this year's crop of Formula 1 machinery will roar into life as practice for the first race of the year gets underway in Melbourne, Australia. After several years in which the teams' performances converged so much that the sport was determined by finer margins than ever, 2026 sees a comprehensive reset. The cars are s
Lanterns teaser swaps superhero hijinks for gritty realism
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
James Gunn and Peter Safran injected a much-needed shot of levity into the DC Universe when they took over the franchise and launched their " Gods and Monsters " chapter. But they're getting a bit more serious with the latest installment: Lanterns , an eight-episode series that reimagines the Green Lantern mythology as a gritty prestige crime drama/spy thriller in the vein of True Detective and S
Congress extends ISS and tells NASA to get moving on private space stations
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Two months ago, a key staffer for Sen. Ted Cruz said in a public meeting that she was "begging" NASA to release a document that would kick off the second round of a competition among private companies to develop replacements for the International Space Station. There has been no movement since then, as NASA has yet to release this "request for proposals." So this week, Cruz stepped up the pressur
Virtually Ride Any Route in the World With This New TrainingPeaks Feature
Lifehacker / 11h
Last week, the athlete training platform TrainingPeaks launched GPXplore , a new feature that lets you import any GPX route and ride it virtually. If you can pull a GPX from Strava, Garmin Connect, Komoot, or anywhere else that exports standard GPS files, then you could be pedaling through its real elevation profile in your TrainingPeaks Virtual account . Whether you're a triathlete scouting race
Medical Journal Admits 138 of Its Case Reports Were Entirely Made Up
Gizmodo / 11h
At least 61 of the made-up case reports were unwittingly cited in other peer-reviewed medical journals, creating hundreds more errors.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Draws Some Very Big Lines for Its Finale
Gizmodo / 11h
'300th Night' wrenches 'Starfleet Academy' out of its more introspective bent to set the stage for a classically 'Trek' endgame.
Windows 11 is making big changes to printing, because printers are awful
How-To Geek / 11h
Printers on Windows have historically required individual drivers on Windows, which causes security vulnerabilities, limited hardware upgrades, and reliability problems. Now, Microsoft wants to replace that with “a fundamentally modern approach,” which includes a slow phaseout for legacy printer drivers.
The Rage at OpenAI Has Grown So Immense That There Are Entire Protests Against It
Futurism / 11h
OpenAI has faced protests on and off for years. But after its CEO Sam Altman announced a new deal with the Department of Defense over how its AI systems would be deployed across the military on Friday, it’s being barraged with an intensity of backlash that the company has never seen. Droves of loyal ChatGPT users declared they were jumping shipping to Claude, whose maker Anthropic had pointedly r
Roku is launching a trivia game called... Roklue?
Engadget / 11h
Who needs Half-Life 3 or Beyond Good & Evil 2 ? Roku, in an attempt to gamify content discovery on its platform, has cooked up a gaming announcement for the ages. Behold: Roklue. Yes, that's a real name that someone with a job title and (likely high) salary came up with. Roklue (shudder) will quiz players on "the movies and TV shows that everyone is talking about," along with classic "beloved fav
Chemists Create Wacky ‘Half-Möbius’ Molecule, Quantum Computers Prove It’s the Real Deal
Gizmodo / 11h
Chemists have created a never-before-seen type of molecule with a nearly impossible shape.
Hardware testing startup Nominal hits $1B valuation, raises $155M in 10 months
TechCrunch / 11h
Nominal provides hardware testing equipment to defense tech companies. Founders Fund led the preemptive deal.
Artist Uses Google Maps to Bring the Fallout: New Vegas Strip Into Real-World Vegas
Gizmodo / 11h
He's also made a meticulous rendering of Fallout 4's Diamond City.
Netflix just bought an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck
Engadget / 11h
Netflix has acquired an AI filmmaking startup called InterPositive , according to a report by Variety . This is a company that was founded by actor Ben Affleck back in 2022. Don't worry if you haven't heard of it. Affleck has been operating the company in stealth mode for the past few years, so this is pretty much it's big coming-out party. The terms of the acquisition haven't been disclosed, but
15 Features Missing From the MacBook Neo
Lifehacker / 11h
Apple's MacBook Neo is exactly the laptop many budget-conscious people have been looking for. It's priced under $500 for students ($599 for everyone else), and has decent enough specs to be a great starter laptop for most users. To make it a 'budget laptop,' though, a few corners had to be cut. As a result, the MacBook Neo is lacking a few features that you might have come to expect from a MacBoo
Hackers exploit OpenClaw to spread malware via GitHub - and a little help from Bing
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
OpenClaw's popularity is proving to be a great vessel for malware distribution, especially when it's advertised via Bing.
Roblox launches real-time AI chat rephrasing to filter out banned language
TechCrunch / 12h
The new feature goes beyond Roblox’s current text filter, which simply replaces banned words and phrases with the “#” symbol.
Meta hit with a class action lawsuit over smart glasses' privacy claims
Engadget / 12h
Meta is facing a class action lawsuit for false advertising related to its AI glasses following reports about the company's use of human contractors to review footage captured from users' glasses. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in San Francisco, alleges that Meta's claims about the devices' privacy features have misled users. The lawsuit comes after a Swedish newspaper reported tha
The Best Roku TV Is $210 Off
Wired / 12h
Amazon and Best Buy have Roku's QLED Mini-LED panel marked down by hundreds of dollars.
Trump Says He Fired Anthropic ‘Like Dogs’
Gizmodo / 12h
The president doesn't think too highly of dogs... or Anthropic.
F1 2026 drivers: Full Formula 1 grid as new faces lineup on the grid
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A complete look at the F1 2026 drivers grid, featuring rookie Arvid Lindblad, Cadillac returnees Perez and Bottas, and familiar title contenders.
6 tools you can buy today that will last decades
How-To Geek / 12h
When you're putting together a toolbox for professional work, the main difference between tools that last just a few years or first time tools , and those that stand the test of time often comes down to choosing what is durable with a clever design.
How to watch Mexico vs. Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Mexico vs. Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for free on Tele Rebelde , Tubi , or Venevision . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 World Baseball Classic is starting off with a number of really interesting games , including Mexico vs. Great Britain. Mexico will be expected to win this one comfortably, but it
Not so fast: Anthropic and US military might do business after all
Mashable / 12h
Anthropic, the AI company behind the popular Claude AI chatbot, received praise last week for standing up to the Trump administration over the U.S. military's use of its AI tools. However, the company may be reversing course. According to a new report from the Financial Times , Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense have reopened negotiations on how the government can leverage Anthropic tec
Google drops 30 percent app store fee. What that means for you.
Mashable / 12h
Google is doing away with its 30 percent fee in the Android App Store, which could potentially ease costs for everyday users. The news dropped this week that Google planned to revamp its app store's inner workings amid a settlement with Epic, the gaming company that makes Fortnite . (Google and Epic have been involved in a years-long legal feud, which ended in Epic's favor .) Now, the tech giant
Apple's MacBook Neo nails the netbook by being nothing like it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Apple's new MacBook Neo is the perfect Netbook you always dreamed of, even while being nothing like it.
The Playdate Catalog's 3-year anniversary sale is here
Engadget / 12h
If your Playdate wishlist is anything like mine (endless), here's a good excuse to actually go ahead and free some of those games from limbo: Panic is running a two-week-long sale on the Playdate Catalog to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Sure, the majority of Playdate games are pretty cheap as is, but they can still add up when you're on a wild purchasing spree. Ask me how I know! The sale
A Four-Pack of These Samsung Tracking Tags Is $45 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you lose something important, invariably it will happen at the worst possible time—say, your keys disappearing right before you need to leave the house, or you can't find the remote and the big game is starting. Bluetooth trackers exist to help solve this exact problem,
Delta Announces “Next Generation” Leadership Changes, New President
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Delta Air Lines is of course a very well run airline, and that largely comes down to competent leaders. It’s an interesting time when it comes to leadership at the airline, since it seems like we’re in a period where a lot could change. While there are no signs of Delta CEO Ed Bastian retiring, he’s now 68 years old, so you’d think he won’t necessarily stick around that much longer. Meanwhile Del
EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models
TechCrunch / 12h
Luma introduced Luma Agents, powered by its new “Unified Intelligence” models, designed to coordinate multiple AI systems and generate end-to-end creative work across text, images, video and audio.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Launches a New Era of ‘Star Wars,’ But Not How You Think
Gizmodo / 12h
Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni calls the new movie 'a completely different era' of 'Star Wars,' but that requires some context.
No headphones? United passengers could be barred from flying
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
If you fly a lot, you've probably experienced it: You're settled in for a flight and hear the unmistakable sound of TikTok or Instagram reels blaring from the phone of your neighbor — who either didn't have headphones or didn't care to use them. Do that on one of the largest U.S. airlines and it could get you kicked off the plane — and potentially barred from flying in the future. United Airlines
Peak bloom date announced: Best time to see DC’s cherry blossoms in 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
As a resident of the DMV — the mid-Atlantic region that includes the District of Columbia and the Maryland and Virginia counties surrounding it — for the past 10 years, it's safe to say I've seen my fair share of cherry blossoms. While I may be a bit biased, the city's famous cherry blossoms are not only impressive to locals like me: More than 1.5 million people worldwide flock to Washington, D.C
Netflix to stream its first-ever Formula 1 race weekend in Canada
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Netflix will stream its first-ever F1 race weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix, simulcast alongside Apple TV’s growing Formula 1 broadcast deal.
Google says half of all zero-days it tracked in 2025 targeted buggy enterprise tech
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TechCrunch / 12h
Enterprise software was a major focus of zero-day activity during 2025, with security and networking devices, like firewalls, VPNs, and virtualization platforms among the most targeted by malicious hackers.
I hope you like spreadsheets, because GPT-5.4 loves them
Engadget / 12h
OpenAI is releasing a new model today, and like GPT-5.2 before it , GPT-5.4 is all about professional work. OpenAI is calling GPT-5.4 its most capable frontier model for tasks like coding and data analysis. OpenAI claims the new model produced presentations with stronger, more varied aesthetics and made more effective use of its image generation tools. It's also the first model from OpenAI built
Gas Prices Spiking After Trump’s War in Iran
Futurism / 12h
The Trump administration’s war with Iran has forced oil and gas tankers and cargo ships to a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage in between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that’s one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints . The disruption has cut much of the world off from a viral supply of oil and gas, as Reuters reports , which has sent the price of crude oil soa
ChatGPT just got another brain boost with GPT-5.4 Thinking — and it’s built for bigger, more complex tasks
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
GPT-5.4 Thinking adds deeper reasoning and workflow abilities to ChatGPT while GPT-5.3 Instant remains the fast default for everyday use.
Canon could launch a game-changing f/1.4 zoom lens this year — but with one likely catch
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A patent application in Japan reveals a range of fast aperture zoom lenses that Canon is exploring, covering full-frame, APS-C, and PowerShot. Here's what we might see
'Straight up lies': Anthropic CEO attacks OpenAI's US military announcement in leaked memo — as new report suggests company is back in talks with Pentagon
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has been having his say about the complicated events of recent days.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with Pro and Thinking versions
TechCrunch / 12h
GPT-5.4 is billed as "our most capable and efficient frontier model for professional work."
The new Apple products are finally live at Amazon: Shop the new MacBooks, iPads, and more right now
Mashable / 12h
Pre-order new Apple products at Amazon: MacBook Neo (256GB) $599 at Amazon M5 MacBook Air (13-inch, 16GB, 512GB) $1,099 at Amazon M5 MacBook Air (15-inch, 16GB, 512GB) $1,299 at Amazon M5 MacBook Pro (14-inch, 24GB, 1TB) $2,199 at Amazon M5 MacBook Pro (16-inch, 24GB, 1TB) $2,699 at Amazon Apple Studio Display $1,599 at Amazon Apple Studio Display XDR $3,599 at Amazon M4 Apple iPad Air (11 inch,
Study on Alt-Med Breast Cancer Treatments Finds a Grim Side Effect: Death
Gizmodo / 12h
Over a five-year span, women who used complementary and alternative medicine had a greater mortality rate than those who relied on traditional care.
Your power tools are secretly portable battery banks for your phone
How-To Geek / 12h
You don’t need to be a seasoned woodworker to have battery-powered tools anymore. Whether it’s a simple cordless drill or a powerful leaf blower, there’s a good chance you have a lime green, yellow, red, or blue battery lying around. So why not power your phone with it?
The National Videogame Museum has acquired the mythical Nintendo Playstation
Engadget / 12h
It might sound like the stuff of daydreams now, but once upon a time it was briefly the very real intention of Sony and Nintendo to collaborate on a console. Nicknamed the Nintendo PlayStation, the
