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Meta Sued For Allegedly Using Discriminatory AI In Layoff Decisions
Gizmodo / 6h
The company's AI systems targeted employees with disabilities or on medical or parental leave, the lawsuit claims.
I love my Marantz CD player, and its new upgraded version was just unveiled — and the matching amp with aptX Bluetooth, HDMI and MM phono looks irresistible too
Latest from TechRadar / 8min
Marantz unveils replacements for the acclaimed PM6007 and CD6007 amp and CD player Amp has HDMI ARC and high-quality Bluetooth streaming, plus phono MM input From $750 / £499 / AU$1,000 One of the things I love about quality hi-fi is that it's often made to be a treat for your eyes as well as your ears. The new Marantz Model 70 integrated amp and CD 70 CD player definitely come into that category
UN Secretary General says 'Killer Robots' must be stopped, calls autonomous weapons "morally repugnant"
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
UN SecretaryGeneral calls for a global ban on autonomous "killer robots” Guterres argues that delegating life-or-death decisions to machines is “morally repugnant” Governments should take a stance now – not wait for something catastrophic to happen UN Secretary General António Guterres has called for lethal autonomous weapons, which he describes as ‘killer robots’ to be prohibited under internati
Chegg Coupon Codes July 2026: Save on Study, Textbooks, & More
Wired / 2h
Unlock Chegg promo codes, student discounts, and free trials for Chegg Study and Chegg Writing.
How to watch Alone Australia season 4 for *FREE* from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Ten Aussie survivalists are being taken well out of their comfort zone for Alone Australia 2026, which – in a series first – is set in the northern hemisphere. They'll be entirely self-reliant in the near-inhospitable region of Sápmi (known by some as Lapland) in the Arctic Circle, where even the indigenous Sámi people have only formed a small handful of settlements. You can watch Alone Australia
New Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes List: Save 30% On These Awards
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Singapore Airlines offers its monthly KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can receive a 30% discount on award tickets in select markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines . There are several opportunities to save miles on tickets in economy, premium economy, and business class. For this month we’re actually seeing a pretty go
The House Just Passed Another Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill
Gizmodo / 3h
Last time this happened the Senate passed it. It never became law.
Volkswagen unveils its innovative eBike with the world's first integrated rear-view camera and smart glasses
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Volkswagen and n+ have unveiled a premium new eBike range It features a rear-view camera and radar-based blind-spot warnings Smart glasses and a connected helmet complete the safety ecosystem Volkswagen has taken some of the most advanced safety features from its passenger cars and squeezed them onto an electric bicycle, unveiling what is claimed to be the world's first eBike with an integrated r
'The future is now' — PS5 user locked out of Ghost of Yotei due to license verification, and this is why Sony's all-digital future plans must end
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
PS5 user reports being locked out of Ghost of Yotei digital copy for 'half an hour' due to license verification License verification isn't new, but this case is important amid Sony's plans to axe physical game copies Once physical game copies are gone, access to games on PlayStation will be at Sony's disposal Sony's plans to push for an all-digital future for games on PlayStation have come under
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you watch Chicago sports. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each new
NYT Pips hints, answers for July 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a sports fan. 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 ti
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you see the glass half full. 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 an
Wordle today: Answer, hints for July 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a jokester. 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 hi
Hurdle hints and answers for July 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 review: full-power RTX 5090 performance in a slim 16-inch chassis
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2: Two-minute review The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2 is built for fast 2560 x 1600 gaming, and it squeezes flagship-class hardware into a slimmer chassis than typical desktop-replacement machines. The review unit tested here combines AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX3D CPU with a 175W Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, so it’s aimed at buyers who wan
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
NYT > Technology / 5h
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
'We just figured having an AI day would be appropriate': how the National Day Calendar founder bypassed his own 30,000-application queue to make it happen
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
It all started with an email. Someone was reminding me about the fast-approaching National AI Day. I never finished the email but quickly wondered, "National AI Day, is that really a thing?" It is, and I found the man responsible for it. "We have about 30,000 applications a year for new national days. From that, we have a committee of people look at them," said National Day Calendar.com founder M
Lucky review: Anya Taylor-Joys con woman drama is slick summer fun with little substance
Mashable / 5h
Lucky puts its cards on the table too early. The new Apple TV limited series, starring and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy, kicks off with its titular protagonist (Taylor-Joy) on the run from an FBI agent. Sporting a bleached bob and a Caesars Palace jacket, she scrambles through a maze of parked trucks, desperately crawling under wheels and slamming around corners until her fate finally ca
Elon Musk Could Still Face Criminal Charges for Trying to Bribe Voters in Wisconsin
Gizmodo / 6h
Will the richest person in the world get a slap on the wrist?
OpenAI researcher Miles Wang in talks to launch AI drug discovery startup valued at $2B
TechCrunch / 6h
The funding discussions point to investor interest in applying AI to make breakthroughs in life sciences.
Tens of Billions in Time Value of AI Data Centers – More SpaceX AI Deals in 2026
Next Big Future / 6h
SpaceXAI has real-world proof of 6–12 month deployments for large clusters via warehouse retrofits, phased build-out, and on-site/mobile power. They have gas turbines from partners like Solar Turbines + APR Energy that can install in days to 6-12 weeks. People are worried about how quickly the big tech hyperscalers are spending their hundreds of billions ... Read more
High Resolution Images of Exoplanets in Other Solar Systems
Next Big Future / 6h
Current exoplanet images are mostly single blurry pixels or are inferred from the gravitational effects on stars. The planets in other solar systems are very difficult to see due to tiny angular size and extreme contrast with the host star. The solution uses general relativity as Sun’s gravity bends light and focuses light from distant ... Read more
The OpenAI Mystery Device Will Reportedly Be Basically Just a Smart Speaker
Gizmodo / 7h
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This sleek Japanese power strip finally fixes your office desk's ugliest pain point
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Kokuyo Energy Line replaces discrete sockets with one continuous slot that takes up to five two-prong plugs anywhere along its length It won a 2025 Good Design Award thanks to its accessibility, style, and attention to detail The Kokuyo Energy Line also offers an inclusive design that allows users with upper limb disabilities to easily use the product with just 1 hand Kokuyo is a well-known Japan
Samsung confirms new foldables will be revealed July 22 with new Flex Titanium display tech
Mashable / 7h
It's an open secret in the tech world that Samsung will likely debut the Galaxy Z Flip 8 , Z Fold 8 , and new Z Fold Wide at its Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 22. And on Tuesday, the company confirmed in a press release that its next-gen Galaxy foldable devices will debut soon with a new Flex Titanium display structure. In its announcement, Samsung said the new Flex Titanium technology
Lorde says AI glasses are ‘not sexy’
TechCrunch / 8h
"Increasingly in our world, it gets harder and harder to know what is real," Lorde said on stage.
Alaska adds 2 Hawaii routes from small cities, exits New Zealand
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Alaska Airlines is making changes in Hawaii. The Seattle-based carrier will add two new routes from its hub at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): daily service to Idaho's Boise Airport (BOI) from Dec. 17 through March 21, 2027, and Saturday-only flights to Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Washington from Dec. 19 through April 17, 2027. Both new HNL routes will be flown
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #1633)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, July 14 (game #1632) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #1130)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 14 (game #1129) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, July 15 (game #864)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 14 (game #863) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle
Inside Samsung Display's secret labs, where it builds and stress-tests next-gen displays — and says it's ready for Apple to launch a foldable: 'We mean it, we love other companies to join this market'
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The metal ball dropped 40 centimeters onto a hair-thin flexible Samsung display with a resounding, cringeworthy clunk, but it did not break, and yet that wasn’t the most remarkable thing. It was that I was the one dropping the ball, using one of Samsung Display’s own pieces of testing equipment, and I was doing so inside Samsung Display headquarters, a place where no media has gone before. I’d co
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Pre-OS Boot (Enterprise T1542)•
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
An industry-wide standard Microsoft invented to protect Windows, and later Linux, devices from firmware infections has been trivial to bypass for 13 of its 14 years of existence. The discovery was made by researchers at security firm ESET after identifying 11 firmware images, at least one from 2013, that were known to be defective but remained signed by the software company anyway. The images are
Trump admin puts Americans in Congo on "do-not-board" list, barring return
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Trump administration on Monday barred US citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from returning home amid an Ebola outbreak that continues to outpace response efforts. Reuters first reported late Monday that Americans currently in the DRC or those who have recently traveled to the Ebola-stricken country have been put on a "do-not-board" list. They cannot travel back to the US until t
SpaceXAI’s Unpermitted Data Center Power Project Impacts Black Communities, Analysis Finds
Gizmodo / 8h
The NAACP sued to stop the gas turbines powering the data center near Memphis.
See your kitchen or bathroom renovation in 3D with this $20 software
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Plan and explore kitchen and bathroom renovations in 3D with a lifetime ArchiMaster license for $19.99 (reg. $59.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Richdale Ventures LLC ArchiMaster 3D Kitchen & Bath Software for Windows: Lifetime License $19.99 $59.99 Save $40 Renovation ideas can look great in your head but very different once the cabinets, countertops, and flooring are in the same room.
OpenAI’s first hardware device is reportedly a screenless speaker that can move
TechCrunch / 8h
The device is weirdly described as involving "mechanical elements that can move on their own" and the Bloomberg report includes the detail that the device is designed to "feel like a companion and become a physical manifestation of OpenAI’s ChatGPT."
You Can Now Talk to Spotify (and You Might Actually Want To)
Lifehacker / 8h
We're firmly in the AI era, and chatbots and personal assistants are all the rage. Soon enough, eligible iPhone users will get the chance to experience an AI-powered Siri , Meanwhile, ChatGPT is available to answer your questions even while you're driving . It's increasingly all but impossible to use modern technology without being invited to interface with AI. Case in point: You can now "talk" t
Samsung has a 16TB PCIe 6.0 SSD coming soon with read/write speeds of 28.4GBps and 21.9GBps respectively — but you won't be able to use it anyway
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Samsung's PM1763 entered mass production as the fastest SSD on paper, focusing solely on AI data centers as its key market The PM1763 offers read and write speeds of 28.4GB/s and 21.9GB/s respectively, essentially twice that of its predecessor, the PM1753 The drive can't physically be used in consumer-grade PCs, adhering to an EDSFF-only form factor while also requiring PCI-E 6.0 channels, someth
The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds
Wired / 9h
The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children under 16 accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit
TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI has issued another statement on the lawsuit, this time suggesting it lacks merit.
3 excellent HBO Max shows to bring the laughs this week (July 14-19)
How-To Geek / 9h
Not every week can be a banger of new material on HBO Max , but that's OK. When your back catalog includes some of the best series ever out on television, a quiet week is just an invite to crack open the vault.
Quote of the day by Linux creator Linus Torvalds: 'Nvidia has been the single worst company we've ever dealt with' — airing frustrations at walled gardens
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
For as long as there's been software there has been tension between open source and closed source. The creator of the Linux kernel, software engineer Linus Torvalds, has long been an outspoken advocate for open source environments – while putting the boot into closed source corporate entities who have tried to exploit the ecosystem. Open for business During a Q&A at Aalto University, an attendee
Don't forget, you can save 50% on Criterion 4K Blu-rays at Amazon and Barnes & Noble right now — the sale is for a limited time, so don't miss it if you're looking to add to your collection
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
If you'd missed that the big half-price Criterion Collection 4K Blu-ray sale is back on, then don't worry — you still have a bit of time left to catch it! The official sale runs until July 26. As always, the complete Criterion range is discounted at Barnes & Noble, while a more limited set of discounts is available at Amazon. • View the full Criterion sale at Amazon • View the full Criterion sale
Lawsuit claims Meta used AI to unfairly target employees for layoffs
Mashable / 9h
A group of former Meta employees is suing the company for allegedly using AI systems that unfairly targeted them for layoffs. The lawsuit alleges that Meta used improperly tested AI-powered assessment tools — including productivity scores, AI token usage tracking, and an internal LLM known as Metamate — that ranked employees for termination ahead of mass layoffs. The metrics used for the ranking
The WGA is also suing to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
Engadget / 9h
It seems some people take issue with one billionaire family overseeing a third of the US' entertainment media.
OpenAI’s new flagship model deletes files on its own, people keep warning
TechCrunch / 9h
A number of social media posts claim that GPT-5.6 Sol deleted files and data without warning. OpenAI had basically disclosed the problem in June.
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
BBC News / 9h
Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.
Amex Gold Card As High As 100K Bonus Points Welcome Offer (The Card Is A Keeper!)
One Mile at a Time / 9h
The American Express® Gold Card is one of Amex’s most compelling cards for earning Membership Rewards points . We’re continuing to see a great welcome offer on this card (with a twist), making it a great time to apply, if eligible. In this post, I’d like to go over all the details of the current deal. Link: Learn more about the American Express® Gold Card Best Amex Gold Card welcome offer details
US Navy Blinds Iran Radar So Ships Can Pass Strait of Hormuz
Next Big Future / 9h
U.S. did not need to dominate the water itself to break Iran’s ability to control or blockade the strait of Hormu. The US Navy blinded Iran’s military by destroying or jamming their ability to see and target ships — especially large commercial tankers. A video shows specific high-risk transit of a 1,000-foot supertanker through the ... Read more
OnePlus smartphones could leave U.S. and Europe this week
Mashable / 9h
We may need to pour one out for OnePlus in the very near future. German news outlet WinFuture (via PCMag ) reports that OnePlus, which has carved out a niche by offering more affordable phones with flagship specs over the years, will soon cease operations in the U.S. and Europe. The announcement is reportedly expected from Chinese parent company Oppo as soon as this week. SEE ALSO: Samsung users
Five Hacks Every Garmin Forerunner 165 User Should Know
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Forerunner 165 is an accessible, reliable running watch for Garmin users who want serious metrics without complexity overload. It’s slotted in below the 255/265 line, offering a bright, colorful touchscreen and solid running fundamentals—GPS, heart rate, sleep and stress tracking, and support for structured workouts—without some of the pricier
Lawsuit claims Meta's layoff decisions were made by AI, not humans
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Meta's AI-fueled layoffs of 8,000 employees targeted workers with disabilities and those who took protected medical or family leaves, alleged a lawsuit filed by 26 employees who were selected for termination. Meta used internal AI tools to select employees for layoffs, according to the complaint filed yesterday by 26 "Doe" plaintiffs in US District Court for the Northern District of California. "
Former employees sue over Meta's alleged use of biased AI systems during layoffs
Engadget / 9h
Meta cut its workforce by 10 percent in May.
Germany confirms drone-destroying laser weapon for German Navy by 2029 — 100Kw version will zap 1000+ mph supersonic missiles for $1 a shot
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Germany advances a Naval laser weapon toward operational deployment by 2029 Future 100kW laser aims to counter faster and larger aerial threats More than 1,000 laser shots validated performance during extended naval trials Germany has confirmed plans to field a high-energy laser weapon aboard naval vessels by 2029, aimed primarily at intercepting drones. Defense contractors Rheinmetall and MBDA s
American Airlines Set To Return To Iceland—Likely From Philadelphia, The Aircraft Is A Mystery
View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines is reportedly preparing to return to Reykjavik, reviving Iceland service that disappeared during the pandemic. Philadelphia is the logical gateway, but the airline’s choice of aircraft—and whether it might instead revisit Dallas—remains unclear.
Meta Used Its Own Flawed AI to Pick Which Employees to Lay Off, Lawsuit Claims
Futurism / 10h
These days, corporations aren’t just using AI as an excuse to justify layoffs , but are increasingly turning to their chatbots for advice deciding who to fire. As Reuters reports , 26 Meta employees filed a lawsuit accusing the company of using an internal AI platform to select targets for the thousands of jobs cut earlier this year. Per the suit, Meta used its AI to cull workers based on opaque
Tesla wants to be the first company to offer wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicles
Mashable / 10h
Tesla is developing a wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle, at least according to a Tesla lobbyist. India Herdman, a Tesla senior policy adviser, made the claim on Monday while addressing the D.C. City Council on a proposal to legalize robotaxis in the nation’s capital. Herdman said the wheelchair-carrying vehicle is being developed in Texas , where Tesla is headquartered, but no timetable fo
Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred just became my go-to card for gas
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
As someone who spends many weekends chasing mountain towns, national parks and other off-the-beaten-path destinations, I spend a surprising amount of money on gas. Whether I'm driving to a weekend getaway or filling up a rental car on vacation, fuel has become one of my biggest recurring expenses. Until recently, I put all of those purchases on a catch-all rewards card (more on that below). But n
This Acer Gaming Headset Is Only $16 Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The right gaming headset can make a world of difference. Not only does it make your gaming experience more immersive, but it can make or break your performance in tactical shooter titles in which you need to hear your enemies approaching. That said, choosing the right one i
Google Images Is Trying to Be… Pinterest?
Gizmodo / 10h
The image search engine is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a major redesign focused on image discovery.
Three publishers challenge Google over AI copyright infringement
Engadget / 10h
It's the latest in a barrage of efforts to win compensation from AI companies over training materials.
Kalshi Wants to Predict the Future of Compute Availability
Gizmodo / 10h
Process that.
5 signs you're using the wrong Linux distro
How-To Geek / 10h
Linux isn't really just one operating system. It's the bones of an operating system, in the form of the Linux kernel, but everything beyond that is up for debate.
Your Mac's Next 'Crash Report' Might Actually Be Malware
9 TTPs•
Lifehacker / 10h
If you're a Mac user, beware of any system prompts that request your credentials in order to send reports to Apple. A new malware—dubbed CrashStealer—is posing as a legitimate crash-reporting tool while stealing keychain data, local files, and data from browsers, password managers, and crypto wallets. CrashStealer impersonates Apple on macOS This macOS infostealer, which was identified by securit
The next wave of emoji could help you evoke beauty and existential dread
Engadget / 10h
Who has two thumbs and is broken inside?
The Cheapest Way to Cool Data Centers Won’t Work in a Warmer World
Gizmodo / 10h
The weather conditions required for direct air free cooling are growing scarce, according to new research.
245.76TB Micron 6600 Ion SSD has a staggering 16GB RAM with a $100,000+ price tag, and is 'the one to beat in its class', reviewer says
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Micron's 6600 ION SSD boosts random write performance with an unusually large onboard memory design Benchmark testing exceeded several official performance specifications during enterprise evaluation Massive 64GB DRAM gives Micron a clear performance advantage over rivals Micron's new 6600 ION enterprise SSD packs 245.76 TB of QLC flash storage into a single E3.L form-factor drive, and has garner
Tech Life
BBC News / 11h
Surgeons remotely control two human-like robots in an operating theatre.
How to watch MLB All-Star Game 2026 — watch baseball online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The MLB All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 14 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT Watch all the action on FOX via Sling TV Unlock your free stream with NordVPN (30-day money back guarantee) The National League will aim to claim back-to-back wins over the American League for the first time since 2012 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. Below we have all the start times an
Mid-Julys free Legos speak to big Animal Crossing and sushi lovers
Mashable / 11h
The free Lego deals for mid-July Lego Tom Nook and Flying Present Free at Lego with $40 purchase Lego Restaurants of the World: Japan Free for Lego Insiders with $180 purchase The Lego Insiders sale may have ended over the weekend, but that doesn't mean there aren't free Legos to be found. There are two free Lego deals live through July 23: You'll get a free Tom Nook and Flying Present set when y
The New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Film Gets an Epic Filming Announcement
Gizmodo / 11h
'The Hunt for Gollum,' directed by Andy Serkis, comes to theaters December 17, 2027.
Microsoft Just Patched a Record 570 Flaws in Windows
6 TTPs•
Lifehacker / 11h
If you're a Windows user, you may want to install the latest security update ASAP. Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday update fixes a record 570 bugs, including three zero-days that have been actively exploited or publicly disclosed. Previously, June's update was the largest ever , with patches for just over 200 flaws. As BleepingComputer reports , the fixes are broken down across the following catego
The Top 10 Movies of the Year so Far, According to Streaming Data
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. We've officially crossed the halfway point of 2026, and people have spent the six months of the year streaming some amazing movies. The ten films below—the most-streamed flicks in the first half of the year, according to data from JustWatch —are a goldmine of cinematic variety, running the gamut from the epic popcorn sci-fi adventure Project Hail
New Anthropic Ad Implies AI Could Kill Us All
Futurism / 11h
Anthropic is doing what Anthropic does best: putting on its most concerned face so it can convince you they’re the good guys in the industry. Last week, the world’s most valuable AI startup revealed a new commercial that took an unorthodox approach to promoting its technology. Rather than diving straight into bubbly optimism, it starts with a series of grim images as we hear voiceovers from diffe
Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta
TechCrunch / 11h
If you’ve been waiting to try Apple’s revamped Siri without installing a developer beta, you now can. The company on Tuesday released the iOS 27 public beta, giving iPhone owners early access to its AI-powered assistant and other new features before the software’s official launch this fall.
Anthropic’s newest ad is creeping people out
TechCrunch / 11h
Anthropic has consistently attempted to depict itself as the ethical foil to other AI companies. This latest marketing stunt — which leans into criticism of AI as a way to make Anthropic seem aware of the responsibility it carries — would appear to be more of the same.
I stopped using Google Maps in Android Auto and switched to an open-source navigator that respects my privacy
How-To Geek / 11h
Android Auto is all about convenience, and for a long time, that's all I cared about. Google Maps and Waze work well enough that it's easy to ignore what they're doing in the background, right up until you look at the actual data categories they pull from your device. Once you see that list, going back to treating them like neutral tools gets a lot harder to do.
The founder of Hinge raised $18M to build a new AI dating service, Overtone
TechCrunch / 11h
Overtone describes itself as "a voice- and audio-forward service, enabled by AI, that provides highly curated introductions."
Developers Claim OpenAI’s New AI Model is Going Rogue and Deleting Files
Gizmodo / 11h
With great agency comes great risk.
How to Join the Waitlist to Try the New Siri AI
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple's biggest Siri upgrade ever is nearly here. In roughly two months, Apple will release iOS 27 and macOS 27, which, among other new features and changes, will ship with " Siri AI ." The new AI-powered Siri is much more in line with other generative AI assistants like ChatGPT, promising to improve upon the traditional Siri experience in innumer
This budget-friendly 3-row SUV gets 37 MPG and costs under $39,000
How-To Geek / 11h
Finding a three-row SUV that fits both your family and your budget has become increasingly difficult. Many of the most popular options now start well into the $40,000 range, and adding a hybrid powertrain usually pushes prices even higher.
Surprise: Air New Zealand Unveils New Business Class For Boeing 777 Fleet
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Air New Zealand has just unveiled plans to retrofit its entire Boeing 777 with new business class seats starting in 2027. However, these won’t be the same new business class seats that are currently being installed on the Boeing 787 fleet… and that’s probably a good thing? Air New Zealand plans reverse herringbone seats for 777s Air New Zealand intends to introduce a new business class product on
Archaeologists Unearth Rare Slave Shackles at Ancient Celtic Settlement
Gizmodo / 11h
The discovery sheds light on a Gaul settlement at a critical location, likely frequented by metalsmiths and slave traders.
Adding and Removing Atoms and Molecules Shown
Next Big Future / 11h
A new paper provides clear, reproducible proof-of-concept for subtractive mechanosynthesis on silicon. It is not yet a complete minimal toolset”demonstration on diamond surfaces, but it validates the core principles of selective, mechanically driven atom abstraction and shows how molecular tool design can control reaction outcome. Together with the additive C₂ donation results, it represents the .
State of the Molecular Manipulation Toolset
Next Big Future / 11h
CBN Nano has built and operated some level of a working prototype system for mechanically controlled mechanosynthesis, even if not every single element of the full envisioned toolset is present in one published figure set. They have done and documented hundreds of carbon dimer pick and place actions. ~60–70% of the early molecular manipuulation tool-system ... Read more
PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick delayed without a firm release date
Engadget / 12h
Sorry Marvel Tokon fans, PlayStation's FlexStrike fight stick has been delayed.
RayNeo X3 Pro review: These AI+AR Smart Glasses are technically impressive, but far from easy to use
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
RayNeo X3 Pro: 30-second review RayNeo, the AR glasses arm of TCL, launched the X3 Pro globally in December 2025, following a well-received debut in the Chinese market. It represents the company's most ambitious product to date: a standalone pair of AI-powered augmented reality smart glasses that aims to put a useful, persistent digital layer over your view of the world, without requiring you to
The ‘Conjuring’ Prequel Has Cast Its Young Warrens (and It’s Not Who You Think)
Gizmodo / 12h
'The Conjuring: First Communion' hits theaters in 2027.
How to create and use PivotTables in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 12h
PivotTables have a reputation for being one of Excel's most intimidating features, but they're really just drag-and-drop tools for summarizing data. Once you understand the basics, you can turn thousands of rows into clear, meaningful reports in minutes while exploring your data without ever changing the original spreadsheet.
Why The Hilton Honors Aspire Is My Favorite Hotel Credit Card, Offers Outsized Value
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Terms apply to the offers and benefits mentioned in this post. See the card application for complete details. It goes without saying that there’s no “one size fits all” answer as to what the best hotel credit card is. However, there’s one credit card that I’ve consistently gotten the most value from, and which I’ve had for the longest amount of time, and I’d like to talk about that in this post.
Big Boogies fake $5M scholarship claim is going viral again
Mashable / 12h
Rappers are known to exaggerate for street cred. Mostly to create an aura of either authenticity or mythos to get fans to buy in. It's the nature of the game. But there's exaggerating , and then there's just lying. A viral clip of one particularly outrageous lie is making the rounds again, three years later. It's from Memphis rapper Big Boogie's Feb. 17, 2023, appearance on the Bootleg Kev podcas
Samsung's slower version of the 990 Pro SSD costs way more than the original
Engadget / 12h
Because it's 2026, Samsung's new 990 Pro SSD is both more expensive and slower than the original.
What can you do with a Roku TV without internet access?
Engadget / 12h
Your Roku can do more than stream online content. Let's get you prepared for the next internet outage.
Chase Freedom Flex is losing cellphone protection Sept. 20
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
One of the lesser-known perks of the Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees ) is going away later this year. Beginning Sept. 20, 2026, the Freedom Flex will no longer offer complimentary cellphone protection to eligible cardholders who pay their monthly wireless bill with the card. If you've been relying on the benefit to help cover the cost of a damaged or stolen phone, you'll want to make othe
New York Becomes First State to Ban AI Data Centers
Futurism / 12h
Across the United States, lawmakers are increasingly caught between two competing pressures: the massive investment flowing into the tech industry to build AI data centers, and a growing, bipartisan backlash against those same facilities, not to mention the massive tech corporations funding them. In New York, governor Kathy Hochul is giving in to the former — at least on paper — by announcing a o
Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy
TechCrunch / 12h
The company said the "rumors are completely false" after its stock sank more than 50% on a report that it was weighing the option.
Stop buying mechanical keyboards—my membrane keyboard is better
How-To Geek / 12h
I clearly remember how happy I was when we finally got rid of the clacky keyboard that came with our original IBM PC clone in the early 90s and switched over to a quiet modern membrane keyboard. To me, this felt like the future, but then mechanical keyboards have made a massive comeback, and now carry the reputation that they're simply better than the alternatives.
Captain Sully Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis—‘Miracle On The Hudson’ Hero Says ‘We Will Be Courageous Together’
View from the Wing / 12h
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely brought US Airways Flight 1549 down on the Hudson River and saved all 155 people aboard, has revealed an early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The 75-year-old plans to use his public voice to help other families face the disease with hope and courage.
Google faces another AI training lawsuit from major publishers
TechCrunch / 12h
Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and other publishers allege that Google trained its AI on copyrighted works without the necessary permissions.
Hatchette and Elsevier Sue Google for Using Their Work to Train AI
Gizmodo / 12h
Author Scott Turow has joined the lawsuit.
Bosgame’s P6 Ryzen 9 mini PC deal undercuts 8-core rivals as a powerful $520 desktop replacement
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If you want genuine 8-core desktop power in a footprint you can tuck behind a monitor, this Bosgame P6 mini PC for $520 (was $640) at Amazon is worth checking out, with the machine built around AMD's high-performance Ryzen 9 6900HX. The Ryzen 9 6900HX is the real draw here. It's an 8-core, 16-thread chip built on a 6nm Zen 3+ process, with a boost clock up to 4.9GHz. That puts it well ahead of th
US military sent explosive drone boats into combat for the first time
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
For the first time in its history, the US military sent explosive-laden drone boats into combat by attacking an Iranian midget submarine and naval port. The unprecedented use of such kamikaze sea drones by the United States comes nearly a decade after Iranian and Houthi forces first demonstrated such weapons. The US military shared a video showing three “one-way attack surface drones” exploding a
These painted e-tattoos could be the future of wearable biosensors
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Credit: Wanqing Zhang Scientists at Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel conductive ink that can be painted directly onto the skin in colorful custom designs, turning into a functional electrode for biomonitoring after drying. They described their work in a new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). As previously reported , epidermal electro
Google revamps image search for its 25th anniversary with more images and more AI
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Believe it or not, there was a time when searching the web for images was not possible. Twenty-five years ago, Google launched image search, and it's celebrating by looking back at its biggest visual milestones and refreshing the experience for today's searchers. The celebration also includes expanded AI because that's just how Google rolls in 2026. Google claims the impetus for image search a qu
