OpenAI Cut Off a Billion-Dollar Customer to Avoid Elon Musk
Wired / 12h
OpenAI recently estimated its Cursor partnership would make more than $1 billion in revenue a year, WIRED has learned. It still walked away after Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquired the AI coding startup.
From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
BBC News / 24min
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus
TechCrunch / 1h
While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.
Hurdle hints and answers for September 4, 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
UGREEN's new "Ultra" NAS systems put your sluggish homelab to shame
How-To Geek / 1h
UGREEN wants to be sure your home studio has network-attached storage that's always up to the job —even if you're juggling multiple tasks at once. The company has come to IFA 2026 with two NAS units, the NASync DXP6800 and DX8800 Ultra, that are meant for everyone from individual creatives through to fast-growing shops.
I’ve worn Garmin smartwatches for years — but I can’t deny that these affordable alternatives are a better buy
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
I’ve been a Garmin user since 2016, having tried a range of smartwatches and other fitness trackers to track my runs , hikes, bike rides , swims and even social badminton games. But I can’t deny that they are premium products that most people can’t justify paying a big chunk of cash for. In fact, the just-announced flagship Fenix 9 costs a whopping AU$1,599 for the base configuration! Which is wh
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 4, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you skateboard. 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 set of wor
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 4, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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
Tesla’s Make-or-Break Cybercab Had a Quiet Debut
Wired / 2h
An invite-only event in Austin, Texas, kept online fans in the dark for hours.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 4, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 4, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're fashionable. 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 tip
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 4, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a comics fan. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 4, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a gambler. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hin
I thought ChatGPT’s new Stickers feature sounded like peak AI slop — then I made a pack I actually wanted to use
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
I have developed a fairly strong allergy to the AI slop filling some corners of the internet. It's not that I haven't seen impressive demonstrations of what AI models can do visually; it's just that the baseline creations made by most people are execrable at best and blandly monotonous when they aren't horrifying or malevolent. ChatGPT’s new Stickers feature didn't immediately strike me as a chan
Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
TechCrunch / 4h
The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
Wikipedia Workers Unionize for the First Time
Wired / 4h
More than 200 people in roles such as engineering, finance, and communications will now be represented by the Communications Workers of America.
I get to try all the latest headphones as a reviewer — but I'd still recommend the six-year-old Sony WH-1000XM4 for just AU$299
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
They say the old ones are the best ones, and in the case of the Sony WH-1000XM4 over-ear headphones, there’s certainly a case to be made. While the now-iconic cans are six years old and have spawned two successors, we still rate them very highly here at TechRadar, especially when they can be picked up at a discounted price, such as AU$299.99 right now at Amazon . Yes, they have gone lower in pric
The remarkable Dyson CameraJet can brush and floss your teeth for AU$799 — these alternatives are just a fraction of the price
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Dyson made headlines this week when it launched the CameraJet — an electric toothbrush that goes beyond traditional brushing by adding a water-floss function and even a camera that can actively see the spots in your mouth that require extra attention. Additionally, your flawed brushing habits can be livestreamed to you to help you improve your oral health. We’ve been fortunate enough to have alre
Why the Hugging Face Hack Should Make You Worry More About A.I.
NYT > Technology / 5h
The attack by an aggressive “collective” of OpenAI agents shows the danger of artificial intelligence systems that organize themselves.
I loved the minuscule weight of this Logitech gaming mouse — but I was even more surprised by its price
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Logitech G305 X Superlight: Review The Logitech G305 X Superlight is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse. Logitech is no stranger to this category, but this addition to its G305 line aims to keep things relatively simple while including some surprisingly advanced features relative to its price point. It has quite a basic appearance, with a lack of branding or any odd contours. There’s an RGB ligh
How OpenAI Limited the Probe of Its Bots’ Hack of Hugging Face
NYT > Technology / 5h
A nonprofit’s study of how OpenAI’s A.I. agents were able to break into Hugging Face’s infrastructure wasn’t allowed to look at the incident’s full scope.
This tiny eReader convinced me that we're finally in a post-Kindle world
How-To Geek / 5h
There are some products that are so successful that the brand name becomes the default term for that product. Brands such as Band-Aid, Photoshop, and Scotch tape are often used for any products of that kind, and the same is true of Kindle. While the Kindle has been the dominant force in the eReader market for a long time, a tiny eReader makes me believe that things are starting to change.
Audacity's new look is finally here, along with its largest feature update in years
Engadget / 5h
The popular free audio editor gets a colorful dark mode and granular editing tools.
Could robots be the future of theme parks?
BBC News / 5h
Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.
Google's new AirTag alternative fails to deliver the one feature I want from an Android tracker
How-To Geek / 6h
The Pixel Tag gives Android users their first true first-party rival to Apple's AirTag, backed by Google's massive Find Hub network. But after looking into how it actually works, one omission stood out immediately, and it's the single feature I've wanted from an Android tracker for years.
Even Realities G2 Smart Glasses Review: Meta's Competition
How-To Geek / 6h
When Even Realities introduced its G2 smart glasses, there were some fair criticisms of its interface limits and performance. However, I had the opportunity to try them on at IFA 2026 — and they've found new purpose at a time when the backlash against Meta's camera-equipped glasses is fiercer than ever.
What Is The Best Waterproof Rating For Bluetooth Speakers?
Engadget / 6h
There's nothing like lounging by the pool, listening to your favorite tunes. But is your Bluetooth speaker waterproof enough to handle a simple splash of water?
OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra is 'the most intelligent and aligned model in the world'
Engadget / 6h
The new frontier model is particularly competent at agentic, computer-use tasks.
I turned my $15 ESP32 into a mini PC with this tiny OS
How-To Geek / 6h
ESP32 boards are cheap and versatile, making them highly popular in the maker community. Setting them up isn't always that simple, but there's a tiny OS you can run on an ESP32 that allows you to use one as if it were a very small PC.
AI Agents Literally WORLDCHANGING Today Taiwan 11% GDP Growth, US GDP Goes Crazy by 2030
Next Big Future / 6h
SHOCKING Today Taiwan 11% GDP Growth, 2030 10% US GDP from AI Agents Literally Worldchanging
Livestreaming Cybercab Day Live
Next Big Future / 6h
Tesla is letting people sign up to buy robotaxi fleets. The presentation at the event described dynamic pricing. Tesla has officially started offering Cybercab rides to the public. Info after the event. Per teslayoda – Cybercab can be purchased by fleet managers first — at $25-30K per unit. Fleet managers will be sold Cybercabs. The ... Read more
Oura files to go public
TechCrunch / 6h
The ring maker says that its business has shown significant revenue growth over the past year.
Transplanted Pig Kidney Still Working After a Record-Setting 9 Months in a Patient
Wired / 6h
Gene-edited pig kidneys could offer a lifeline to patients stuck waiting for a human donor.
Netflix has ordered a live-action adaptation of D&D's Ravenloft
Engadget / 6h
Alfonso Cuarón will executive produce the dark fantasy vampire story based on the popular D&D campaign setting.
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still secretly counting two measles deaths that were deleted from the agency's public measles data—a deletion that occurred at the direct request of anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to two reports released today. Early today, Reuters reported that Kennedy instructed new CDC director Erica Schwartz to delete the two de
Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
In 2020, Microsoft announced that Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions would include unlimited access to its new Xbox Cloud Gaming service (then still known as Project xCloud ). Now, that kind of streaming buffet service is coming to an end, as Microsoft announced strict new limits on how much streaming is included in its various Game Pass subscriptions. Starting in November, Game Pass subscriptions
150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Having more than 150 non-human primates at a research center fall ill with diarrhea in a stomach-churning outbreak that flowed for over two years doesn't sound much like good fortune. But for some scientists, it kind of was, providing a heaping pile of valuable data on how they might finally defeat a foul foe. In a study published in the latest issue of Science Translational Medicine , scientist
5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (September 4-6)
How-To Geek / 7h
The streamers are loading up on new and returning shows to kick off the month, giving viewers plenty of options for weekend streaming. Netflix has two shows that made the cut for this list. One is a reality show featuring an extremely popular influencer, and the other is the second season of a Guy Ritchie show. Elsewhere, a British motoring show returns for an all-new season on Prime Video.
Tesla is asking people if they want to buy and run Cybercab fleets
TechCrunch / 7h
The company published a form on its website Thursday soliciting info from people who are interested in "Cybercab fleet vehicle purchasing."
6 Intel CPUs that have aged like milk
How-To Geek / 7h
Intel has had a colorful history over the years. While many people have made the switch to AMD Ryzen, plenty still remain loyal to Intel—and for good reasons.
Dyson introduces a new straightener and first-ever dedicated dryer brush
Mashable / 7h
Dyson's beauty lineup may be most famous for its multi-styling Airwrap and luxurious hair dryer , but the product range doesn't stop there. In fact, it's growing. At the Dyson Unveiled event on Sept. 3, the brand announced two new beauty products: the Dyson AirSmooth dryer brush and the Corrale CoolShine straightener. The products aren't available to purchase just yet, but we've gathered everythi
Foldable iPhone Ultra projected to have an average cost of $2,550
Mashable / 7h
Just how much will the foldable iPhone Ultra cost? That's the biggest lingering question ahead of Apple's big iPhone launch event on Sept. 9. Leaks point to a price of $2,000 or more, and now, a new report from the analysts at the market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC) projects an average selling price of $2,550. The IDC has a solid reputation and is well known for its mobi
Nobody Is Saying Why OpenAI and Anthropic Had Outages Today
Wired / 7h
ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok all suffered outages at nearly the exact same time for reasons that remain murky.
The first turnkey local AI-powered smart home hub is here and I'm excited
How-To Geek / 7h
Cloud-based smart homes have been the norm for over a decade now. There are inherent problems with cloud-based smart devices though, with privacy being at the forefront of those issues. UGREEN just surprised everyone and announced the first turnkey local smart home hub that actually matters.
I've reviewed all the major 360 cameras from Insta360 and DJI, but this $300 GoPro Max 2 Labor Day deal is easily the best value
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
2025 was a major year for new 360 cameras . Insta360 maintained its dominance with the X5 (since upgraded with the X6), DJI entered the picture with the Osmo 360, and GoPro finally upgraded its original Max after years of delays with the Max 2. In our in-depth review, we said GoPro's 8K second-gen model was 'worth the wait' , and it's now available for a new low price that further sweetens the de
Ugreen's new smart home ecosystem is built around local AI hubs
Engadget / 7h
Ugreen has three new hubs that run your smart home with local AI rather than the cloud. The top model runs on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform and costs $20,000.
‘Magic: The Gathering’ Zeta Set Drop Was a ‘Disaster,’ Says Wizards of the Coast
Gizmodo / 7h
The Secret Lair platform is no stranger to botched sales, but this one was particularly bad.
Prediction Market Betting Is Getting People Banned and Arrested
Wired / 7h
This week on Uncanny Valley, we dig into the latest prediction market buzz, Flock’s AI-powered police search tool, and how tech bros don’t know how to talk about “rouge” AI agents
SpaceXAI apologizes for outage that affected Grok and other 'compute partners'
Engadget / 7h
Several AI companies experienced issues at around the same time.
The Moto Watch Ultra Is a Standard Wear OS Smartwatch, for Good and for Bad
Gizmodo / 7h
The new smartwatch supports Gemini, Google Pay, and other modern niceties, but at what cost?
OpenAI officially launches GPT-6 Astra, a boundary-breaking new model
Mashable / 7h
A year after the launch of GPT-5 , OpenAI has announced the arrival of GPT-6 Astra, which will begin rolling out immediately. The AI company called Astra "the world’s most intelligent and aligned model." OpenAI Astra marks a new generation of models for the AI company, but also carries new risks. The day before Astra's launch, OpenAI confirmed that Astra had been deemed a "critical" cybersecurity
American Psychological Association weighs in on classroom screen time: Quality or quantity?
Mashable / 7h
Classroom technology is the focus of a new report from the American Psychological Association (APA), which argues we should be focusing less on bans and more on the specific harms of flashy new tech. The report , which includes a long list of findings and recommendations for educators and parents regarding all kinds of EdTech, hones in on a new genre of educational technology that increasingly re
8 of the best Garmin deals at Amazon's Labor Day sale — five-star smartwatches for running, the gym, and outdoor adventures
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Another massive Garmin sale is underway at Amazon for Labor Day, offering yet another chance to score big savings on many of the manufacturer's top smartwatches. Several of these models are considered the best running, fitness, and outdoor wearables, according to our expert testers, so I've hand-picked the eight top deals that you need to see. • See all Garmin deals at Amazon I've included everyt
‘Cocoon—One Summer of Girlhood’ Is a Heavy Anime Film That Hits Hard While Holding You Close
Gizmodo / 8h
Studio Sasayuri's adaptation of Machiko Kyo's wartime manga turns a real-life tragedy into one of the year's most humbling cinematic anime experiences, and it's playing in select theaters on September 4.
I built an Excel job tracker that tells me more than where I applied
How-To Geek / 8h
Once you've applied for more than a handful of jobs, keeping track of them can become a job in itself. You need to remember where you applied, when you applied, how you applied, who you spoke to, what the salary was, and whether you ever heard back.
Baby on board: Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards just made it much cheaper to fly with lap infants on award tickets
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you're looking to redeem points and miles for airline travel and have a lap infant traveling with you, Alaska Airlines' Atmos Rewards program just made an incredibly generous policy update. For long-haul international Atmos Rewards redemptions, including those operated by partner airlines, lap infants will now only be charged government-mandated international taxes when the award ticket is iss
Haven't bought your Ikon Pass yet? This Amex Offer could save you $200
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
I renewed my Ikon ski pass back in April before the first price increase. But now there's a widely targeted Amex Offer that could have saved me $200 off my Ikon Pass. And although Ikon Pass prices are higher now, I would pay less in total after the Amex Offer than I did when I bought my Ikon Base Pass in April. If you haven't bought your Ikon Pass for the coming winter yet, now is a great time to
One of our favorite points brands just opened a hotel in Japan's premier ski destination
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Moxy is going to the mountains. Marriott today announced that its latest Moxy location is now open in Niseko , the heart of Japan's alpine ski region on the northern island of Hokkaido. The opening — one of the most anticipated points hotel debuts this year — is an interesting addition to Niseko's otherwise upscale hotel portfolio, which includes a Park Hyatt and a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Moxy tend
The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery
Engadget / 8h
Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.
Man Rolls Up to Police Station With Pickup Truck Full of Torn Up Flock Cameras
Futurism / 8h
While most of the vandals ripping down automatic license plate readers prefer to go incognito, an Albuquerque character named Jevon Martinez isn’t afraid to show his face. Weeks after Bernalillo county officials cancelled their contract with the controversial surveillance company Flock earlier this year, Martinez noticed the automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) were still up. In a series of vi
Dan Stevens Teases His ‘RoboCop’ Will Lean Into Humor
Gizmodo / 8h
The star of 'Onslaught,' 'The Terror: Devil in Silver,' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' was just cast as the title character in Prime Video's new sci-fi series.
Startup ARR is less secure than ever, new research shows
TechCrunch / 8h
The AI era has completely broken enterprise buying patterns, and startups haven't yet figured out how to navigate.
The Best Fitness Trackers to Give As Gifts
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. This year was an interesting one for smart rings and smart bands , and we ended up with a few new devices that mark serious improvements on what was available before. With these new developments in mind, here are my picks for the best fitness trackers to consider giving (or asking for) as gifts this year. The Fitbit Air is the best fitness tracker
Google's new Pixel phone revives a classic feature that other phones already do better
How-To Geek / 8h
The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL bring back notification lights with a feature called HiLight. It's a nice touch, but Google isn't the first to modernize this idea, and its version currently trails what's already on the market.
Big Brother on Wheels: Trash Trucks With AI Cameras Are Coming to a City Near You
Gizmodo / 8h
The only blight here is the unregulated surveillance state.
Australia Is Evacuating an Antarctic Base So No One Has to Watch Thousands of Seals Die
Gizmodo / 8h
H5 bird flu is expected to cause a massive die-off of Macquarie Island's elephant seals, many of which live near the base.
There are two kinds of Windows users—and one of them is unknowingly making the OS worse
How-To Geek / 9h
Most Windows users just want to get to the desktop, so they blindly accept whatever Microsoft wants them to install. That indifference is exactly what Microsoft is counting on, and it's shaped the OS for years in ways that frustrate people who actually pay attention. If people paid more attention to what was going on, Windows wouldn't have nearly as much bloat as it does now, and it would be much
OpenAI GPT 6 Astra Limited Release that Beats Anthropic Fable 5.1 on Benchmarks
Next Big Future / 9h
GPT-6 Astra leads every comparable benchmark against Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Fable 5, and Claude Opus 5. Clear wins (large gaps) ARC-AGI-3: Astra 98.6% vs Opus 5 30.2% (high). No scores for the Fable models. FrontierMath Tier 4 (v2): Astra 97.6% vs Fable 5.1 / Fable 5 87.8% and Opus 5 73.2%. AutomationBench: Astra 41.4% ... Read more
OpenAI Claims We’re in the ‘AGI Era’ With Release of GPT-6 Astra
Gizmodo / 9h
Welcome to the beginning of... something.
Federal agencies sued amid allegations Trump admin could be using AI safety framework to hide AI manipulation and corruption
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Four federal agencies criticized for failing to share the framework's details We don't know anything about who's involved and how models are tested Protect Democracy wants a court order by the end of the month Four separate US federal agencies are being sued over the Trump administration's secret framework for testing frontier AI models before they get released. Protect Democracy argues that "alm
The Lego PlayStation Is Brick-Built Photorealism
Gizmodo / 9h
The attention to detail is truly wild on this 1,911-piece console replica releasing in October.
3 small Raspberry Pi builds that offer surprisingly useful payoffs (September 4 - 6)
How-To Geek / 9h
It's that time of the weekend again, time to start thinking of what Raspberry Pi projects you're going to be working on before Monday rolls around! Today, I'm showing three unique projects that can run on either a Pi Pico or a full-size Pi.
Google's new AI weather model uses live satellite data for higher-resolution forecasts
Engadget / 9h
WeatherNext 3 is also supposed to be much better at predicting precipitation.
Google DeepMind Just Rolled Out Its Most Accurate AI Global Weather Model
Gizmodo / 9h
The tech giant claims WeatherNext 3 can deliver up to 50% more accurate precipitation forecasts a day or more in advance.
GPT-6 is here, but what if we just said 'no thanks' to Astra, a model so powerful that we may never fully understand it
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
In this moment, where we're starting to wonder if we're controlling AI or if it's starting to control us, we're confronted with the emergence of a new and potentially wildly more powerful model in the form of OpenAI's Astra or GPT-6. On Tuesday, OpenAI cofounder and CEO Sam Altman announced that Astra's training is complete and that it's a "significant step forward." However, in that same X post,
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A prominent US senator is asking the National Security Agency to provide guidance to the general public on best practices for using virtual private networks to secure their communications from spying by foreign adversaries. VPNs funnel all of a user’s Internet traffic through an encrypted connection to a remote server. The design provides strong assurances that no one between the user and the ser
Supreme Court urged to let states regulate sports bets on prediction markets
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
New Jersey yesterday asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether states can regulate sports betting on prediction markets such as Kalshi. “Companies like Kalshi claim to offer legal sports betting in all 50 states, but they refuse to follow the gambling laws of any state," New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said in a press release announcing the lawsuit. In April, the US Court of Appea
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Tottenham Hotspur, a professional soccer team that’s part of the Premier League, has saved over 85 percent in licensing fees by replacing its stadium's VMware instance with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s (HPE’s) Morpheus VM Essentials (VME) virtualization software. Tottenham hasn’t disclosed which VMware products it used or how much it previously paid the Broadcom firm. The soccer organization conf
Just like a fruit fly, a new algorithm never forgets old scents
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Fruit flies aren't exactly famous for their brainpower; you've probably drowned more than one in a wine glass left too long on the patio table. And yet, working with roughly 140,000 neurons—a brain smaller than a poppy seed— Drosophila can sort through a huge range of smells in a fraction of a second, and then retain the memory of that scent for a long time. In this, they do much better than curr
Four major AI models suffer rare overlapping downtime
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Cloud-based AI models operated by OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Google suffered a rare and overlapping set of significant service interruptions over a period of hours Thursday morning. Anthropic first reported a "partial outage" related to "elevated errors on requests to Claude Mythos 5.1, Claude Fable 5.1, and Claude Opus 5" at 9:23 am (all times Eastern). The company reported that it had "identif
Trump’s 100% tariff on drones will be disaster for the US, critics warn
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
On Thursday, the Trump administration imposed a 100 percent tariff on foreign-made drones, alarming critics who warn that high tariffs would harm public safety and devastate thousands of US businesses. Guidance posted by US Customs and Border Protection says that starting Thursday, a 100 percent tariff will apply to imported drones that use thermal imaging or weigh more than 55 pounds. Additional
Utah won't enforce VPN age-verification law until legal challenge resolves
Engadget / 9h
The state was the first to target VPN usage in the wake of age verification laws, but an ongoing court case has put things on ice.
United Nations Concedes That Efforts to Arrest Climate Change Have Failed, and the Planet Is Now Spiraling Into Environmental Catastrophe
Futurism / 9h
With so many climate projections and mitigation strategies eyeing far-away years like 2050, it can be tempting to assume there’s still time to reverse the worst impacts of an ever-warming planet. Unfortunately, that’s no longer in the cards — at least according to the United Nations Environment Programme, which just released a dismal report calling for the “world to face the inevitability of exce
The Cybercab is Tesla’s ‘fork in the road’ moment
TechCrunch / 9h
The company is about to formally launch the gold two-seater, with no steering wheel or pedals -- a move that could change Tesla forever.
Accel reportedly in talks to lead $1B round for Thinking Machines at $40B valuation
TechCrunch / 9h
The high-profile startup's annual revenue run rate stands at over $100 million.
Motorola Joins the 200-Megapixel Phone Camera Club With the Edge 70 Plus
Gizmodo / 10h
And it comes in some really great Pantone-approved colors.
Utilities are racing to link up with fusion startups, with Realta Fusion the latest to benefit
TechCrunch / 10h
The grid has been straining under the weight of new AI data centers, and that has utilities courting fusion startups.
These Five New Features Are Coming to Android Devices
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Another month, another "Drop." Google announced its latest crop of features for Android devices this week, all coming as part of its September Android Drop. While the list is relatively small, these five new features all actually seem pretty useful. In fact, with this update, Google is kind of making the case to avoid buying one of its newest prod
5 ways to repurpose an old or broken Galaxy Z Fold
How-To Geek / 10h
If you've got a Galaxy Z Fold you aren't using anymore and don't plan to sell, you can put it to good use even if its screens no longer work. Thanks to the phone's versatility, courtesy of its massive foldable display and beefy hardware that's quite capable even in older Galaxy Z Fold models, the most popular foldable around can fulfill a variety of roles.
Shop 20+ Labor Day deals on home and furniture at Amazon, Anthropologie, Wayfair
Mashable / 10h
Best Labor Day home and furniture deals Best home deal Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum $899.99 (Save $700) Best smart home deal Amazon Echo Spot $69.99 (Save $40) Best furniture deal Hokku Designs Heffernan 106-inch Modular Sofa $1,280 (Save $937) Best kitchen deal Chefman Air Fryer $69.96 (Save $50.03) Brands are launching their pumpkin-spiced flavors , so you know what that means — summer is co
Forget Hot Girl Summer. Fall is the best time to date.
Mashable / 10h
Every year, Hot Girl Summer arrives with the same promise that this will finally be the season when you meet someone. You’ll have a summer fling, fall in love on vacation, or somehow find your future boyfriend while drinking an Aperol spritz on a rooftop. Then Aug. starts winding down, you’re still single, and it can feel like you missed your chance. But there’s no need to panic, because I’m here
Epic Games brings cross-platform voice chat to Fortnite and its services
Engadget / 10h
Game and yap from across Epic's ecosystem.
Anker's 'personal fabric printer' will let you print customs designs on t-shirts and bags — new 'Direct-to-Garment' printing looks perfect for your side hustles
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Anker has announced a new eufyMake fabric printer It can print straight on to fabrics or on to film surfaces We're still waiting on pricing and an exact on-sale date The product announcements out of IFA 2026 continue apace, and we're very taken by the new eufyMake printer that was just unveiled by Anker. Described as a "personal fabric printer", it's capable of putting designs on a wide variety o
The Grand Tour presenters had Amazon meeting 'days after' Richard Hammond Throttle House cameo on YouTube — 'we had no idea of any details'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If we're being honest, Amazon could have picked absolutely anybody to host the new season of The Grand Tour on Prime Video . From a random but established presenter who is trying something off-brand to a complete unknown fresh from a internship — you name it, they could have had the job. But for two of our three new faces, their casting in the new series feels incredibly predetermined. James Enge
Nine Years Later, Emirates’ “New” First Class Is Still On Just Nine Planes: Why?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
On December 1, 2017, Emirates operated its first flight with its “Game Changer” first class . The product is phenomenal , and I rank it as being among the best first class experiences in the world . In just under three months, we’ll celebrate the nine year anniversary of the airline introducing its “new” first class. There’s only one problem — these seats are still only available on a total of ni
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ ‘Ravenloft’ Live-Action Series From Alfonso Cuarón in the Works at Netflix
Gizmodo / 10h
The series will be an origin story for the classic 'D&D' baddie Count Strahd von Zarovich.
My $3 DIY cooling hack dropped my home server's temperature by 8°C
How-To Geek / 10h
TikTok Is Supercharging Comments With Voice, Photo Carousels, and Polls
Gizmodo / 10h
So much of TikTok lives in the comment section, the company is basically building a site within its site.
Amazon's Labor Day running shoe sale is surprisingly good — save up to 48% on Nike, Hoka, Brooks, and Adidas
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The upcoming fall season is the perfect excuse to buy a new pair of running shoes as the weather cools down and we can enjoy the outdoors again. Amazon's Labor Day sale surprisingly has excellent deals on top-rated running shoes from brands like Nike, Skechers, Hoka, Brooks, and more. • Shop Amazon's full Labor Day sale I've rounded up the best running shoe deals for women and men below, with sav
Beyerdynamic's new Aventho Y headphones last up to 90 hours per charge
Engadget / 10h
This is especially noteworthy, as the cans cost just $150.
U.S. Airlines Fought Gulf Subsidies—Now A $5.7 Billion Technology Upgrade Fund Excludes Every Foreign Carrier
View from the Wing / 10h
The FAA will require domestic and foreign airlines to install 5G-tolerant radio altimeters, but the FCC’s rebate program pays only U.S. operators. IATA says the unexplained discrimination violates federal law and America’s Open Skies treaty obligations.
China Installing Huge Facility That Turns Plastic Waste Into Jet Fuel
Futurism / 10h
Around the world, the demand for cleaner alternatives to petroleum-based jet fuel is rising. By 2030, the European Union will require a minimum sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend of 6 percent, which will rise to 70 percent by 2050. Countries like the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, and Brazil are instituting similar policies , putting pressure on players in the global energy trade to ease re
Sony Refuses to Share $500m Tariff Refund With PlayStation Customers Despite Price Increases
Gizmodo / 10h
"We increased our prices even further" is an adventurous line of reasoning.
Abliteration.ai is making a business out of removing AI guardrails
TechCrunch / 10h
Abliteration.AI is making powerful AI models without guardrails easier to access, arguing that giving defenders the same tools as bad actors could ultimately improve cybersecurity.
1,600-Year-Old Skeleton Found Hiding Inside Jar With 2 Knives Raises More Questions Than Answers
Gizmodo / 10h
Archaeologists with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences found the skeletal remains of a young man hidden in a 5th century jar. Now they want to know how he got there.
AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?
BBC News / 11h
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.
Fire TV is quickly becoming the worst streaming option for homelabbers
How-To Geek / 11h
Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices have been based on Android from the start, which made them an excellent choice for anyone who likes to tinker and modify things. Amazon subsidized the price of Fire TV streamers by monetizing them with ads and, of course, using them as a funnel for subscriptions and more Amazon purchases.
Uber, Fearing Getting Uber-ed, Finally Sides With Driver Unions
Gizmodo / 11h
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model
TechCrunch / 11h
For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, Meta is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about 95% for users who "contribute" to the development of future models by sharing their prompts and model outputs.
Xbox is introducing time limits to game streaming
Engadget / 11h
Anything but your console or PC can be an Xbox for 5-15 hours a month.
GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era
Wired / 11h
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
DJI Osmo 360 II vs DJI Osmo 360: DJI's pricier second-gen 360 camera fixes one major downside
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
DJI Osmo 360 II DJI fixes the major oversight in the original, that brings the Osmo 360 II up to speed with Insta360 DJI Osmo 360 An impressively capable first-gen 8K 360 camera, but a couple of design choices left it behind Intsta360 DJI has upgraded its original 360 camera, the Osmo 360 , in typically swift fashion with the second-gen Osmo 360 II , which arrives almost exactly one year later in
US export controls actually helped China iron out tech supply chain 'chokepoints', report finds
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Chinese companies have spent the past four years filling gaps left by US bans The number of IPOs centered around semiconductors has increased China is also concentrating on supply chain self-sufficiency New Morgan Stanley data cited in a South China Morning Post report has demonstrated a shift in the companies reaching China's public markets, per the analysis of 229 IPOs on Shanghai's Star Market
The latest iPhone 18 news, leaks, and rumors: Release date, price increases, new colors
Mashable / 11h
Latest iPhone 18 rumors at a glance: Release date: We're expecting the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to be announced at a Sept. 9 launch event , but rumor has it the iPhone 18 may not arrive until early 2027. Colors: Possible leaks point to four main color options for the Pro models this year: light blue, silver, dark gray/black, and dark cherry. Key upgrades: Besides iOS 27 and the Siri AI
Apple has been sued for $2.7 billion over App Tracking Transparency rules
Engadget / 11h
A lawsuit claims the policy was stricter on third-party developers than Apple itself.
Pre-orders for Sony's GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10
Engadget / 11h
At $85, the hardware only costs a little bit more than the game.
OpenAI launches Astra, its powerful (and controversial) new model
TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI claims that Astra represents "a new frontier on computer and browser use," and that it handles tasks with unmatched "speed, accuracy, and safety."
I've used Excel for years, and this is one shortcut I keep coming back to (Alt+;)
How-To Geek / 11h
Every Excel power user knows that keyboard shortcuts are one of the best ways to speed up their workflow. But there's one problem: there are more than 200 of them. My way around this is to focus on a select handful that genuinely save me time, and Alt+; is high up that list.
‘Supergirl’ Flies Home to HBO Max Next Week
Gizmodo / 11h
Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and Krypto star in the James Gunn-produced DC Cinematic Universe release.
A Cargo Plane With No Pilot Just Completed a Series of Flights Over a Small Louisiana Town
Gizmodo / 11h
The autonomous flights were conducted under a DOT and FAA program.
TikTok introduces voice comments and simplified polls
Engadget / 12h
It's also letting people upload multiple photos at once when reacting to a post.
10 Shows Like 'Dark Matter' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Not without competition, Apple TV has made itself the streaming home for some of the best science fiction on television, including high-concept gems like Severance , For All Mankind , Foundation , Pluribus, and Dark Matter , based on the Blake Crouch bestseller and just back for a second season. Starring Joel Edgerton, the show finds a college phy
I loaded Ubuntu Touch on an old phone to "de-Google" my life—here's where it all went wrong
How-To Geek / 12h
DeGoogling your digital life is difficult, though not impossible, when you have an Android phone. By default, all of Google's services are deeply integrated into the operation of the phone; if you start removing them, you'll quickly find your phone no longer functions.
Toronto Blue Jays Roasted for Posting AI Slop Promoting Nestle, Claiming It’s the Work of a Human Animator
Futurism / 12h
The animation industry is facing an existential threat in the form of generative AI. Entertainment execs remain adamant that the tech is the answer, allowing fewer workers to accomplish more in less time — a thinly-veiled attempt, critics charge, to pinch pennies and churn out lower quality content. Marketing teams are also frequently caving to the irresistible draw of text-to-video generators, a
Oura on notice? Circular Ring 3 series unveiled, with blood pressure monitoring and contactless payment
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Smart ring company Circular reveals its Circular Ring 3 series The series contains the more powerful Circular Ring 3 Pro and the slender Ring 3 Slim Both rings contain NFC contactless payments in addition to health monitoring tools, with the 3 Pro offering blood pressure and ECG functionalities The best smart rings are usually stuffed with health-monitoring features, such as the Oura Ring 5 , whi
Tesla Unleashing Thousands of Cybercabs Will Send Shares to $600 by End of 2026
Next Big Future / 12h
AI agents going crazy has already boosted the GDP of Taiwan to 11%. This is the level of GDP growth for China during the decades long rise of China. The Rise of AI is boosting the GDP of the USA, Taiwan and Korea. We describe the world of agent AI and what it means. At ... Read more
Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
It's that time of year again, when we learn which lucky scientists are among the winners of the Ig Nobel Prizes. This year, the prizes honor research on designing the perfect splash-free urinal; using mosquito proboscises to "necroprint" tiny nozzles; studying composition rates of buried cotton underwear; and the aerodynamics of a healthy nose-blow, among other highlights. Established in 1991, th
Nvidia buys Hugging Face, the GitHub of AI, for $13 billion
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Nvidia has agreed to buy AI model platform Hugging Face for $13 billion, in the latest step by the $5.4 trillion chip giant to use its financial might to accelerate the technology’s boom while exerting greater control over the industry. Hugging Face, which only last year turned down a large investment from Nvidia at a $7 billion valuation to maintain its independence, serves as a repository for m
ExpressVPN joins the short list of VPNs built for Amazon's Vega OS Fire TV Sticks
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ExpressVPN adds support for Vega OS Fire TV devices The app features remote-friendly sign-in and quick location switching It joins NordVPN, IPVanish, and Surfshark on VegaOS devices ExpressVPN has released a native app for Amazon Fire TV devices running Vega OS, giving owners of the newest streaming sticks a mainstream option many have been waiting months for. For anyone shopping for the best VPN
Persona 4 Revival plays fantastically, but I'm still not convinced it's an essential remake of Golden
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Persona 4 was my belated introduction to Atlus's Japanese high school RPG series, so it still has a special place in my heart. The PlayStation 2 original was, however, also usurped by the greatly expanded and far superior Persona 4 Golden , which is where I racked up my New Game+ playthroughs. Even as I have become more time-poor over the years, I would still dip into its subsequent post-Vita por
Boy, Dave Bautista Already Looks Swole Enough to Play Kratos in ‘God of War’
Gizmodo / 12h
Two weeks in the gym is just a warm-up for where Bautista wants his physique to be as the PlayStation icon.
Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers
TechCrunch / 12h
Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.
I stopped getting lost in KDE’s settings after finding these simple shortcuts
How-To Geek / 12h
Linux is well known for being receptive to customization, and KDE Plasma is no exception. In contrast to the minimalism of GNOME, KDE’s shell lets you fine-tune hundreds of different settings, and the default way to do so is via System Settings.
This Anker Power Station Is $549 Off During Amazon’s 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. Labor Day deals are dominating Amazon, and while you might be scrolling through some of the best headphone deals or fitness deals , there’s another deal on your radar that’s worth checking out: the Anker Solix S2000 power station , which dropped on June 2, is now nearly hal
How has this not been done before? This gaming laptop's innovative integrated stand helps keep the CPU cooler — and helps with ergonomics too
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A Japanese laptop maker has come up with an innovative stand It folds out from underneath the notebook to give the device some clearance off the surface below This improves cooling the processor by up to 3C / 5.4F, the maker claims, and it could be a trick that other manufacturers adopt A PC maker in Japan has produced a laptop with a clever twist under the hood — well, under the chassis to be pr
IT helpdesk impersonation hits Microsoft Teams once again, with the hackers hiding their activity within legitimate tools
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft warns of Teams‑based campaign where attackers impersonate IT staff Victims tricked into granting remote access, leading to malware, lateral movement, and ransomware Defenses: verify support contacts, train staff, harden Teams, and use Defender Safe Links/ZAP Microsoft is warning about an ongoing hacking campaign that starts with a Teams message and ends with a ransomware infection and d
Death Stranding movie director is being given 'a lot of freedom' to tell 'standalone' story separate from Hideo Kojima video game franchise — 'I like things where it could be easy to miss the mark'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Does every existing IP need a movie adaptation? The answer is no, of course, but I'm quietly confident in the upcoming live-action version of hit Hideo Kojima franchise, Death Stranding . Why? Well, let's start with the concept. In the game, courier Sam must reconnect a broken America after an apocalyptic event merged the worlds of the living and the dead. Add in distributor A24 and the man who d
Zohran Mamdani Bans AI for NYC Public School Students Up to Eighth Grade
Futurism / 12h
New York City just instituted a sweeping ban on schools using AI in the classroom through the start of high school, along with other restrictions on the technology. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the one-year moratorium on Wednesday, calling it the “most comprehensive of its kind anywhere in the country.” “The tech industry wants us to believe that AI in early education is not only inevitable, bu
MAMMOTION's LUBA 4 AWD and Maston take on difficult lawns at IFA 2026
How-To Geek / 12h
Robot mowers are great at covering open grass. The trouble begins near walls, beneath trees, and on steep or uneven ground, where navigation becomes harder and tight turns can tear up the turf. Many models still leave a strip around the boundary to finish off with a string trimmer.
I tried TCL's phone with a paper-like OLED display, plus its new nxtPaper tablets, and I was seriously impressed — here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
TCL has revealed its new P80 series of phones at the 2026 edition of IFA Berlin, and luckily, I’ve been able to try them for myself already. The TCL P80 Ultra, P80 Pro, and P80 were all on display, and I was genuinely impressed by all three devices. But it was the first two models that really caught my attention. And that’s because the P80 Ultra and P80 Pro combine a vivid, eye-catching AMOLED di
US Senator demands NSA update VPN guidance over foreign spying risks
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
US Senator Ron Wyden has asked the NSA to update its guidance on commercial VPNs Standard single-hop VPNs remain vulnerable to foreign bulk data traffic analysis, even with strong encryption Multi-server tools like Tor, Nym, and Apple iCloud Private Relay are highlighted as more effective alternatives When it comes to basic digital hygiene, firing up the best VPN is widely considered the gold sta
Anthropic automatically signs out Claude users to protect them from hackers
Engadget / 12h
Infostealer malware apparently had harvested active Claude login sessions from users' PCs.
Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts
TechCrunch / 12h
The Circular Ring 3 series announcement comes amid a year of heightened competition in the smart ring market, following the launches of the Oura Ring 5 and RingConn Gen 3.
How GTA 6 looks on Xbox Series S: What we know
Mashable / 12h
At the end of August, Rockstar Games treated us to our first official look at Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay . The only problem? It was captured on PlayStation 5, leaving Xbox owners hanging. That's not a huge deal in a vacuum, as every video game trailer has to be captured on something , and the game isn't coming to PC at launch. It's an issue because there are plenty of folks out there who own th
How Apple Lost Its Cool (And How It Can Get It Back)
Mashable / 12h
When was the last time you saw a truly unforgettable Apple ad? Steve Jobs built Apple into an empire by making advertising history, turning laptops and MP3 players into status symbols. But on the eve of another iPhone launch , it’s been a decade since Apple made a classic commercial . In fact, the biggest ad of the Tim Cook era was 2024’s tone-deaf 'Crush' ad , which people hated. So, how did App
Nvidia’s Hugging Face purchase confirmed at $13 billion
Mashable / 12h
It's official: Nvidia has acquired the open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $13 billion. Or, according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the acquisition was for $12,930,300,000, to be exact. In a post on Nvidia's website on Thursday, Huang confirmed that the chipmaker turned AI industry giant has officially purchased Hugging Face after reports said an acquisition was in the making last week. Huggin
GTA Online gets a major update during the GTA 6 marketing blitz
Mashable / 12h
Forget about Grand Theft Auto VI for a second because there's a big update coming to the multiplayer portion of GTA V . Rockstar Games announced on its website that a big GTA role-playing update called nopixel V is starting a closed beta on Sept. 8. It's primarily meant for the GTA roleplaying community, who use GTA Online as a platform to tell their own stories, and anyone who gets invited to th
Ozempic and Other GLP-1s Are Being Linked to Fewer Serious Infections—Including TB
Gizmodo / 12h
Two recent studies have suggested that GLP-1 drugs can reduce the occurrence or severity of certain infections.
4 new Ryobi tools coming this fall that you need to see
