Younger workers apparently want their bosses to start behaving more like AI
Latest from TechRadar / 3min
Nearly two-thirds of AI users aged 18-28 want clearer instructions from their bosses Nearly half of the same cohort have difficulty explaining work completed with the help of AI The figures could indicate a brand new challenge to management “Tell me exactly what you want me to do” – that seems to be the message from older millennial and younger Gen Z workers, who have expressed a need for highly
Hurdle hints and answers for September 11, 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
AirPods 5 just pulled off the impossible for Apple — more features, lower price
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
While the major headlines from Apple’s September event were understandably on the iPhone Duo foldable, one of the standout announcements for me concerns the AirPods 5. Apple’s non-Pro series of earbuds are once again available in two flavours, with a few, admittedly useful, features separating the two. Perhaps the biggest shock, however, is that both the AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Wireless Char
Forget the new iPhones and Google Pixels — this 23% discount on Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra offers better value for money
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
The past few months have been an exciting time for tech journalists and enthusiasts alike, thanks to a barrageflagship phone launches. From Samsung’s Z-series foldables to the Google Pixel 11 lineup and more recently, the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup (and the new iPhone Duo foldable). While they may be some of the most exciting phone launches in recent memory — and it’s great that the foldable iPhone
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 11, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who watch the WNBA. 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 ne
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 11, 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
Rebellion says Alien Deathstorm is a 'dynamically generated' survival horror game with sandbox elements and 'not another corridor shooter' — 'It's a rare beast'
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Alien Deathstorm producer Martin Willingham says the game is "not another corridor shooter" Head of design Ben Fisher says it's a "dynamically generated" survival horror game The Rebellion developers say it's a 360-degree sandbox experience Rebellion Developments has said players can't expect its upcoming first-person survival horror game, Alien Deathstorm , to be another linear corridor shooter,
The Krapof Auto Clean Self Empty Slim Power Vac is remarkably lightweight — but, despite industry-leading suction — it fails to impress
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Krapof Auto Clean Self Empty Slim Vac review The first I heard of Kleva Range was earlier this year, when a colleague mentioned it has a heck of a lot of home appliances and kitchenware in its catalogue. As a floorcare expert, the Krapof Auto Clean Self Empty Slim Power Vac caught my attention, especially since it listed an industry-leading spec — a whopping 450AW of suction, which beats out Sams
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 11, 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 11, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love your me time. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 11, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints describe waterways. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 11, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a history buff. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connection
Say Hello To $6 Diesel
Gizmodo / 3h
Diesel is reaching latte prices. Chat is this okay?
Don’t ask ChatGPT 'What should I do?' — this simple prompt helps you make better decisions yourself
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
I have asked ChatGPT to help me make plenty of small decisions, from a meal based on leftovers to weekend activities timed for the least traffic. But while I've asked for help refining or implementing my ideas, I've never turned to a chatbot to actually make any big life decisions for me. Apparently, I'm in a rapidly shrinking group, according to AI 'micro-learning' app Headway’s new Seeking Fami
Solheim Cup 2026 live stream: how to watch Europe vs USA anywhere, schedule, preview
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Solheim Cup 2026: Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13 Friday start time: 1.40am ET / 10.40pm PT (Thur) / 6.40am BST US Streams: Golf Channel via YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Watch Solheim Cup 2026 live streams as Angela Stanford's Team USA attempt to win the title on European soil for the first time in more than a decade, while Anna Nordqv
Boeing is turning the MQ-25 Stingray drone into an electronic warfare heavyweight
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Boeing receives $12.68 million investment to update the MQ-25's RF blanker, encrypted storage, and mission computer security, running through November 2029 The change is a recent one: the Navy's April 2026 acquisition report lists refueling as the MQ-25's primary mission and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as secondary, with no electronic warfare requirement and only two key
Sam Altman: Please Let OpenAI Into the Energy Grid
Gizmodo / 5h
Altman pitches OpenAI as solution to malicious AI, just weeks after the company's AI agents hacked Hugging Face.
Did California just ban social media for teens?
Mashable / 5h
California governor Gavin Newsom's signature is now on a slew of new tech laws, including a dozen new state bills that target social media and AI giants. In addition to strengthening existing child safety laws, the state's latest efforts to regulate products from players like Meta and OpenAI include provisions that could effectively ban social media for children under 16. SEE ALSO: Avian flu, dro
TSA Preparing To Let PreCheck Passengers Bring Water Through Airport Security
View from the Wing / 5h
The proposal would allow larger water bottles at selected airports with Analogic CT scanners. Full-size toiletries aren't part of the reported change, and the former TSA chief discussing it called for this 12 years ago .
Palantir and Anduril awarded a $192 million US Army contract to build TITAN data-gathering system
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The US Army has moved TITAN from prototypes into production Palantir received $127 million under the latest TITAN contract award Anduril secured $65 million for TITAN hardware and integration work The US Army has shifted its Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program from prototype status into full production this week. Palantir Technologies and Anduril Industries together receiv
Loaded dice, card cheaters, and other unethical board game parts you can 3D print
How-To Geek / 6h
The great thing about 3D printers is that they can make almost anything these days. The bad thing about 3D printers is that you can make almost anything with them.
OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal
Wired / 6h
AI leaders worry antitrust law could stand in the way of what they view as an increasingly urgent push to coordinate a slowdown in AI development.
This battery setting broke my Galaxy Watch's notifications for weeks
How-To Geek / 6h
I nearly gave up on wearing my Galaxy Watch altogether after a stretch of missed texts and silent calendar alerts. The culprit turned out to be a setting I'd flipped on to squeeze out more battery life.
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didnt mention
Mashable / 6h
Apple has a new flagship smartwatch. The tech giant announced the Apple Watch Series 12 during its Sept. 9 "Surprise and Shine" iPhone event, along with the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 , AirPods 5 , iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max , and the first-ever foldable iPhone Duo . In a press release , Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing Kaiann Drance called the Series 12 "the most advanced
The US Navy is powering drone ships with Rolls-Royce engines which can drive for up to 30 days without human intervention
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The US Navy approved Rolls Royce engines for autonomous surface vessels The certified engines can support missions lasting up to 30 days Series 4000 engines completed two separate 720-hour durability trials The US Navy has approved Rolls-Royce marine engines for unmanned vessels capable of operating for periods reaching 30 days without crews onboard. The certification covers mtu Series 4000 and S
United’s CEO Naps At Work, Limits Meetings To 4 Hours A Day And Says His Job Is To “Think Hard”
View from the Wing / 6h
Scott Kirby reads three hours a day, hired an AI tutor and says spreadsheet conclusions are “toxic.” His routine helps explain how he makes decisions—and why the former cost-cutter is now willing to spend on benefits he can’t fully measure.
Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
BBC News / 6h
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: How these XL phones compete
Engadget / 7h
Apple or Samsung? It really comes down to which ecosystem you prefer.
My favorite kitchen upgrade proves that a real smart home is more than plugs and bulbs
How-To Geek / 7h
Putting sensors all over the home and connecting them to Home Assistant is fun, I know, but it isn't for everyone — not yet. Thankfully, there are smart home upgrades that don't require any apps. I may have replaced every light switch in my home with a smart one, but my favorite smart home upgrade doesn't connect to my Homey Pro at all, and it's an improvement my entire family likes as much as I
Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Fears that modern electronic devices may harm children are nothing new. Gadgets with screens of any size have long been allegedly melting, rotting, and/or corrupting the brains of youths for decades. However, a medical case report published this week offers a new and alarming way our digital doodads may cause physical harm. In BMJ Case Reports , two UK doctors, Mara Znagoveanu and Edward Artley,
Ukraine starts building a jet-powered drone with a range of over 1,000 kilometers
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukraine has started European production of its BARS jet-powered strike drone The latest BARS configuration reportedly has a 1,000 kilometers range BARS can now carry warheads weighing up to 60 kilograms Ukraine has begun production of its BARS jet-powered strike drone in Europe, and the latest version has a range of 1,000 kilometers. Production commenced in early September, intending to support h
AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Than ANC AirPods 4 in Every Way and Now $30 Cheaper
Gizmodo / 7h
The AirPods 5 with wireless charging case is the best-value product that Apple announced at its 'Surprise and Shine' event.
CA governor signs 'landmark' laws on youth use of social media and AI chatbots
Engadget / 7h
They're aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.
6 must-watch shows to stream before the 2026 Emmys
How-To Geek / 7h
Television’s highest honors will be awarded to several shows at the 2026 Primetime Emmys. HBO led the field with 122 total nominations, including nominations at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, followed by Netflix ( 111 ) and Apple TV ( 89 ). These three services will be searching for Emmy glory in several of the major categories, including drama series, comedy series, and limited or anthology seri
This Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime license is $49.97
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is available as a one-time $49.97 lifetime license for one Windows PC (reg. $249.99) — no monthly or annual payments involved. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows: Lifetime License $49.97 $249.99 Save $200.02 Not every piece of software needs a subscription. If you use the same Windows PC day in
Thrive Capital led VCs into pro sports ownership; Collaborative Fund just upped that play
TechCrunch / 7h
Collaborative Fund just bought into D.C. United and its stadium, with firm founder Craig Shapiro pitching it as a way to showcase for the firm's startups.
‘Wandering Cat’s Cage’ Lays Bare the Fault Lines of Gender and Autonomy in a Ferocious Sci-Fi Dystopia
Gizmodo / 7h
Akane Torikai's speculative fiction manga flips the familiar post-male premise to highlight how the continuity of bodily autonomy in patriarchal society is policed no matter who's in charge.
Quote of the day by Telsa and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk: 'A manufacturing line is fundamentally thousands of times harder than the prototype' — an insight into the difficulties in scaling up from a concept to the finished product
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Elon Musk has been at the heart of promoting various companies throughout the 21st century, with two of his most prominent companies anchored in the notion of mass production. In the case of his infamous clunky and angular Tesla Cybertruck, he encountered several difficulties in bringing the prototype to market. Planting the seed Musk was speaking about the rigors of bringing the Cybertruck to li
Jimmy Kimmel Yanks James Talarico Interview From TV Over Trump FCC Threats
Gizmodo / 8h
Brendan Carr's FCC might pull ABC affiliates off the air over an interview with the Democratic Senate candidate, Kimmel said.
Could A.I. Really Kill All Humans?
NYT > Technology / 8h
After an Anthropic researcher quit, warning that the A.I. race is “gambling with our lives,” Cade Metz joined Natalie Kitroeff on “The Call” to break down what’s at stake.
There's a tiny computer hiding in most USB-C cables (and it isn't always used for good)
How-To Geek / 8h
Two USB-C cables can look identical, cost wildly different amounts, and behave nothing alike. The reason sits inside the connector housing: a chip that talks to your devices before any power moves. It's genuinely useful engineering. It's also a convenient place to hide something nasty.
'I love this place; it's in my blood. Goosebumps'; John Ternus on how he felt when he learned he was becoming Apple CEO, and why AI may be the key to future Apple innovation
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I've known John Ternus for almost a dozen years, but not this John Ternus, the newly minted Apple CEO and sudden global tech celebrity. So, color me pleased when he and his Global Marketing SVP Greg Joswiak agreed to sit down with Tom's Guide Global Editor-in-Chief Mark Spoonauer and me for a podcast discussion that ranged from bringing Pencil to the iPhone and excitement around the foldable iPho
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Battle of the flagships
Mashable / 8h
Apple and Samsung's premium flagship competition for 2026 can finally kick off in earnest. At its "Surprise and Shine" event , Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro Max , several months after Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra . These are the two most expensive and feature-packed non-foldable phones that these companies make right now, so we figured we would put together a handy comparison for your
Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year
TechCrunch / 8h
Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.
Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
TechCrunch / 8h
Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness and building businesses.
These 5 legendary free, open-source apps are better than their expensive paid alternatives
How-To Geek / 8h
Conventional wisdom says that if something costs money, it's probably better than a free alternative. However, that logic completely falls apart when it comes to software — especially with free and open-source software (FOSS) . The space has matured to the point where many free apps don't just compete with their paid counterparts — they beat them outright. Here are my top five picks for legendary
Here’s Palantir CEO Alex Karp Wearing a Keffiyeh in College
Gizmodo / 8h
More recently, he’s framed the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza as a struggle of good versus evil.
10 Hacks Every Libby User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
Libby is a service that connects users to their local library systems, giving them access to an enormous catalog of digital content, including e-books, audiobooks, and magazines—for free. If you're a reader (or listener), you'll want to take advantage of these Libby tips and tricks for borrowing, organizing, and maximizing your loans. Add multiple library cards to see availability across other sy
AMD Threadripper Halo Station is probably the world's most expensive desktop PC thanks to its 2.7TB memory and four AI GPUs — a GB300 rival likely to cost $150,000 with just 1 CPU
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
AMD is putting data center-class AI hardware inside a desktop workstation The Halo Station combines 96 CPU cores with four powerful AI accelerators Up to 2.6TB of memory gives enormous AI models more local headroom AMD's Threadripper Halo Station could become one of the most extreme desktop workstations ever built for demanding artificial intelligence workloads. The device combines a 96-core proc
Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research
Engadget / 8h
Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies covering the ways its current AI models have been misused.
The Record Labels Are Done Fighting AI. Now They Want a Cut
Gizmodo / 8h
Who wants to pervert their IP the most?
LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
LinkedIn beat two lawsuits over its practice of scanning users’ browser extensions, with a judge granting the Microsoft subsidiary's motion to dismiss the cases. The users who sued LinkedIn failed to adequately allege that they have standing to sue because neither asserted that they "had browser extensions installed that conveyed private information to LinkedIn," ruled Judge Vince Chhabria in US
I've hunted out the best iPhone 18 Pro cases to keep your new handset safe from scratches
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The iPhone 18 Pro was unveiled at yesterday's Surprise and Shine event , and if you've decided this is the smartphone for you, now's the time to get a case sorted. After all, this new handset isn't cheap , and if you're investing all that cash you'll want to take precautions against bumps, scrapes and scratches. You can pick up cases from no-name brands for ultra-cheap prices at Amazon, but if yo
My Android notifications kept arriving late—these settings were the problem
How-To Geek / 9h
I've had problems with Android notifications arriving late for years. Usually, it's not a huge deal—if someone needs me urgently, they'll just call instead of texting me.
Digital creators are now on IMDb. Heres why.
Mashable / 9h
What do your favorite actors and creators have in common? They both have IMDB credits, despite the latter group likely having no film or TV credits. On Sept. 9, the Amazon-owned entertainment database introduced "Digital Creator" as a professional category on IMDb and IMDbPro, covering streamers, vloggers, video essayists, gaming creators, and influencers. According to a Variety report, no existi
OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand
TechCrunch / 9h
The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.
Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek
TechCrunch / 9h
A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.
United CEO Wants A 50-Gate Miami Hub—Says American Airlines Has What He Needs
View from the Wing / 9h
Scott Kirby says he’d build a Miami hub with 40–50 gates and wants a bigger return to JFK. American has both assets. His case for acquiring them makes more sense than his claim that the big airlines don’t compete on price.
Furo’s founders left Silicon Valley — and it’s paying off
TechCrunch / 9h
The three 28-year-old founders behind energy startup Furo moved from Silicon Valley and back to Germany, and yet secured $4 million in funding from mostly U.S. backers.
Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America. Fact checkers are worried.
Engadget / 9h
The company is suggesting that its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end.
Apple’s Biggest AI Advantage: It’s Not Trying to Build God
Gizmodo / 9h
While other companies warn of an impending AI-pocalypse, Apple is making the technology seem refreshingly mundane.
Scientists Tried Recreating Uranian and Neptunian Ice. Here’s What Happened
Gizmodo / 9h
When you crank up the temperature and pressure, ice gets really wonky.
The 60-year-old Unix design choice that made the Linux desktop a mess
How-To Geek / 9h
One reason that Linux has struggled to gain desktop users is the perception that the Linux desktop is a mess. Apps look too different from each other, and command-line elitists rule the system . The way the Linux desktop is the way it is largely stems from Linux's predecessor, Unix, and some design choices made in the '60s, '70s, and '80s.
Is AI Actually Going to Kill Us All?
Wired / 9h
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into a former Anthropic researcher’s AI doomsday warning, the latest upgrades from Apple’s event, and the census report that claimed Trump won the 2020 election.
Samsung's most expensive portable SSD ever goes on preorder for $2,880 — 8TB P9 USB 4 external SSD reaches 4,000 MB/s and has a shockingly high price tag
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Samsung's new portable SSD combines 8TB capacity with 4,000 MB/s reads The 8TB P9 offers ample storage for massive media libraries Samsung's fastest portable storage arrives with an unusually high price Samsung's 8TB P9 portable drive has appeared on an ecommerce platform for $2,879.99, making it an unusually costly option for portable storage. B&H Photo lists the drive alongside 1TB, 2TB, and 4T
Don't buy the 'regular' AirPods 5
Engadget / 9h
The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.
You Don't Need the Apple Watch 12 to Get All the New Health Features
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Apple recently announced some big changes to the Health app , as well as new sensors in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 . The company bundled these and other health-related announcements together, but that doesn't mean you need an Apple Watch 12 to take advantage of all the new features. Here's the breakdown of which Apple Watches w
August 2026 Was the Hottest Month Ever Recorded: Copernicus Data
Wired / 9h
While the strengthening El Niño helped boost temperatures, climate change is the main culprit for making August so hot.
Gen1 Makes It Easy To Capture GrandParents Stories – Know Your Family History
Next Big Future / 9h
Most families say the same thing too late. They wanted to know their grandparents better. They wanted the stories while the person was still in the room. Then the person is gone, and what is left is three anecdotes and a box of unlabeled photos. The point is not a prettier keepsake. It is to ... Read more
Successfully With Pullups at the Age of 60
Next Big Future / 9h
I have been able to do 4 pull-ups with a neutral grip. This is the first time in my life that I have been able to do any pull-ups. I had more strength and lower weight in my 20s but I had bad technique. I now realize I was just going arms and not getting ... Read more
How Tesla Could Make $5 Billion Per Year From Cars It Already Sold
Next Big Future / 9h
Tesla already sold the car. Could it keep earning from that same vehicle for years—and eventually earn while the car is parked? There are or will be three current and future revenue streams for Tesla cars. FSD subscriptions, autonomous rides, and Digital Optimus—the vision of AI performing computer-based work using Tesla hardware. Cybercab gets the ... Read more
World GDP 2024 to 2037 – Country by Country
Next Big Future / 9h
This is the nextbigfuture GDP forecast scenario, not an IMF, Anthropic, or consensus forecast. It took the Anthropic economic forecasts for their base case and their bullish case. I then aligned national data for Taiwan and other countries as of this year. I then used OpenAI GPT 6 to build the scenario where AI productivity ... Read more
‘Widow’s Bay’ Gets a Vinyl Release That’s as Fun and Creepy as the Show Itself
Gizmodo / 9h
David Fleming's Emmy-winning score comes packaged with tons of detailed extras in the new Mutant release.
I deployed these 2 monitoring tools in my homelab and haven't lost sleep about failures since (September 11 - 13)
How-To Geek / 10h
As we march toward fall, it's time to start thinking about tidying up the homelab and making it a bit safer and more secure. Today's projects include two programs that help keep an eye on your homelab for you, and one that makes your information way more accessible.
Avian flu, drone swarms, and mass surveillance included in Anthropics safety report
Mashable / 10h
If humanity was to end at the hands of AI, as viral posts from former Anthropic employees allege, what would it look like? Would the robots hack our nuclear arsenals and send them flying through the sky? Would the sophisticated algorithms design a whole new virus to unleash on the populace? Would it be as simple as slowly degrading our trust in our fellow man, until chaos reigns? We don't really
This Bissell Pet Carpet Cleaner Is $50 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. One of my biggest issues since adopting my dog has been dealing with carpet messes (bad dog!). A pet carpet cleaner like the Bissell Revolution Hydrosteam would've saved me a lot of stress. Right now, you can get this steam vapor cleaner for $349.99 (originally $399.99) directly from the Bissell website. You also get an ad
Scientists Confirmed a New US Mosquito Species—and It May Already Be Spreading
Gizmodo / 10h
For the first time ever, scientists have discovered the species Aedes amateuri within the U.S.
Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US
TechCrunch / 10h
Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.
OpenAI says it has built an 'automated research intern' to carry out menial tasks — and it's only just getting started
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
OpenAI is developing a tool that can perform “well-defined research tasks” Described as a “research intern” the project met its aim to achieve automation by September 2026, ahead of a fully automated AI researcher operational by March 2028 The company believes that automated research can “enhance human welfare” and make other contributions OpenAI has confirmed its project to build a fully automat
OpenAI’s Supposed Mathematical Breakthrough Devolves Into Explosive Drama as Mathematician Accuses It of Stealing His Work
Futurism / 10h
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced that it had found a solution for a famous unsolved problem in mathematics by using a swarm of advanced AI agents. But the occasion quickly unraveled into an explosive scandal, with mathematicians accusing the company of stealing their work. OpenAI’s purported solution was for one of the so-called Navier-Stokes equations, which mathematically describe how fluids, rangi
The Far-Right Pivots to Hating ‘Algorithmic Immigrants’
Gizmodo / 10h
"Look at the data center, this incubator for algorithmic immigrants," said Joe Allen, an acolyte of Steve Bannon
Android's private DNS feature solves a problem most people don't know they have
How-To Geek / 10h
If you care about protecting your privacy online, you've probably seen an ad for VPNs. You likely also know to seek out private messaging apps like Signal and Proton Mail. But there's another change you need to make in order to protect your phone's web traffic from prying eyes, and it's a relatively simple fix.
Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The European Space Agency is moving "full steam ahead" with development of a robotic mission to Venus after NASA officials determined they were unlikely to fulfill a commitment to provide a US-built radar instrument for the spacecraft, the mission's project scientist said. The European orbiter, named Envision, will map the Venusian surface at 10 times higher resolution than the last radar mission
Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
As longer, more complex passwords have become a necessity, remembering all those strings of numbers, letters, and special characters has become nearly impossible. Password managers can solve that problem, but what happens when you want to move to a different login organizer? Sure, you could manually type all your logins into a new app, but now Android can do that for you without the tedium. Googl
Panic builds over bankrupt Spirit’s looming data sale to Google
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Doug Kreuzkamp was shocked when news outlets reported that Google won an auction to buy a huge amount of operational data as part of Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy proceedings. Kreuzkamp founded a startup called Springshot in 2011, which created a widely used proprietary platform that helps humans and AI systems improve airline efficiency and quickly solve logistics problems so flights can stay on t
Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver”
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
It turns out Jean-Luc Picard was an even better starship helmsman than the writers knew. A physicist has gone through the details of a warp-speed trick from the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation and found a subtlety the show missed. But instead of a plot hole, the detail he found actually makes the maneuver more impressive… as well as a great opportunity to teach about a lesser-known
Kimmel's ABC show won't air interview with Democrat because of Trump FCC threats
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
ABC's Jimmy Kimmel said he will be interviewing a Democratic candidate for Senate tonight, but the interview will be on YouTube only and not broadcast on TV because of threats made by the Federal Communications Commission. Kimmel has been a prime target in the Trump FCC's attacks on ABC and its owner, Disney. In his monologue last night, Kimmel said he'll be interviewing Democrat James Talarico,
China’s drone supremacy shows in airlifting bodies and food after Nepal flood disaster
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Chinese-made drones are flying out the bodies of flood victims and delivering food to survivors in the aftermath of devastating flash floods on the border of Nepal and China’s Tibetan region. Nepal’s army has been using four DJI FlyCart 100 drones donated from China to make 10 to 16 aid deliveries each day, according to Reuters . This comes after a partial glacier collapse in the Himalayan mounta
Hallelujah, theres finally a Gemini app for Windows
Mashable / 10h
Google may not have any news to share about the missing Gemini 3.5 Pro (the next-gen AI model originally scheduled to be released in June ), but the company does have a consolation prize for Windows users. In a Thursday blog post , the company announced the launch of a Gemini app for Windows, a long-requested tool in the AI world. Redditors have been complaining about the lack of a Windows app an
Six Ways the iPhone Duo Has an Edge Over Android Foldables
Lifehacker / 10h
I've followed the foldable smartphone space for seven years now, but I’ve still never wanted to buy one. But the iPhone Duo is making me doubt my convictions, and not just because I’m an iPhone user. Until now, foldable smartphones felt like a work in progress to me, requiring a sacrifice or two (or three) with either the hardware or the software. But with the launch of the iPhone Duo, it feels l
Best Buy's Labor Day appliance sale is still live — shop the lowest prices of the year from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and GE
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you missed out on Labor Day appliance sales, have no fear. Best Buy's very popular appliance sale is still live, and this year's offers are not to be missed. The retailer is promising that 'we won't be beat on appliance pricing', with up to 45% off in savings on refiregerators, washing machines, dishwashers and more . • Shop more top deals at Best Buy Best Buy's Labor Day appliance sale is bac
Philips 34B2U5900C review: I just found the ultimate 5K2K productivity monitor
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Allow me to introduce the new Philips 34B2U5900C. On paper, it's pretty much the ultimate non-OLED 34-inch 5K2K ultrawide productivity monitor for PCs and Macs. If that sounds like a rather convoluted classification that amounts to faint praise, it's not meant to be. OLED monitors certainly have some clear advantages. But you simply can't get one that matches this Philips' core specification of 3
Report: Roughly Half the World’s Governments Underestimated Covid Deaths by the Millions
Gizmodo / 10h
A new and unusually comprehensive dataset of all-cause mortality reports from 134 countries suggests that governments either ignored or covered up over 6 million covid-19 deaths.
Hilton Honors Amex Welcome Offers Just Got Bigger: Points + Free Night Award
One Mile at a Time / 10h
American Express and Hilton have just launched increased welcome offers on their four co-branded credit cards , and these are among the best deals we’ve seen on the cards. With these lucrative welcome offers, on three of the four cards you can earn both points and an uncapped free night award (valid at properties costing up to 250,000 points per night). Not only are these great welcome offers, bu
These cheap mini PCs have built-in backup batteries (also, they're not mini PCs)
How-To Geek / 11h
What's the easiest and cheapest way to build your own budget homelab? Arguably, a used Windows 10 PC is a safe bet (most of the time). But the reality is that mini PCs are slowly taking over this segment, and it's true that they have a lot of attributes that make them easy to recommend for that type of job.
FBI launches investigation after 153 million drivers licenses apparently leaked on Russian cybercrime forum
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Latest from TechRadar / 11h
153 million US driving licences have been leaked on a Russian cybercrime platform Among those apaprently discovered in the stolen data is US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth The FBI is now investigating the leak, which has been traced to an identity verification company A data leak of 153 million US drivers licenses is said to have been shared on a Russian cybercrime forum, with US Secretary of
Trump’s Plan to Give Every American Adult $5,000 After the Midterm Would Add $1.3 Trillion to the National Debt
Futurism / 11h
With his approval ratings in the gutter, US president Donald Trump is cooking up another cash advance for the American people, and it’s a doozy. At the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas — which is really more of a MAGA pep rally than a legitimate party assembly — President Trump promised that “if the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate
IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses
Engadget / 11h
The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.
Former American Airlines CEO Recalls How Airlines United After 9/11—To Secure A Government Bailout
View from the Wing / 11h
Doug Parker remembers airline CEOs coming together after 9/11 to secure federal aid, backing provisions that benefited different carriers. His recollection offers a window into the bailout effort that helped America West survive—and the lobbying playbook he would revisit during Covid.
Proxima Fusion bets €140M on a critical fusion ingredient dominated by Asian suppliers
TechCrunch / 11h
Proxima Fusion said Wednesday it plans to build a €140 million ($162.6 million) factory to produce fusion-grade high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tape, which will provide the startup with key component to its reactor design.
3 sure-fire Netflix sci-fi movies to watch this weekend (September 11 - 13)
How-To Geek / 11h
Netflix 's most-watched list has been in a bit of a grim mood lately. The Whisper Man still sits at the top with its chilling serial killer vibes going, and don't even get me started on Death of the Pastor's Wife , which is still giving documentary fans the shivers and making them wonder about their neighbors.
Pornhub viewers left in droves to see Apples foldable iPhone
Mashable / 11h
Few events lure people away from Pornhub . The World Cup was one, and yesterday's Apple Event was another. Apple fans typically close their Pornhub tabs at the start of these annual September product launches. Android users, however, don't seem to care . That was the case in 2025, and this year, Pornhub told Mashable that Android traffic remained close to average throughout the event. But for App
A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs
Engadget / 11h
There's a keyboard shortcut to open it up, just like the Mac version.
How to watch the Flame Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon
Engadget / 11h
The fundraiser for Malala Fund runs September 13-19.
12 of the Best iPhone 18 Pro Features That Are Missing From the Foldable Duo
Lifehacker / 11h
The iPhone Duo is both the most exciting (and expensive ) product from Apple's September hardware event . The Duo is Apple's first foldable, equipped with new features not present in the company's other iPhones. On the flip side, designing a foldable smartphone comes with a bunch of compromises, which means that the iPhone Duo misses out on a lot of features when compared with the iPhone 18 Pro a
‘Gen V’ Star Asa Germann Joins New ‘X-Men’ Movie as Angel
Gizmodo / 11h
The 'Scream 7' casualty has joined the ever-growing cast of Jake Schreier's Marvel Studios film.
LG TVs Caught Secretly Recording Users and Scanning Their Homes For Other Devices, Even When Disconnected From the Internet
Futurism / 11h
It’s no exaggeration to say that if you own an LG smart TV, it might be spying on you. The widely respected computer hardware experts at the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus found that the company’s boob tubes and pricey OLEDs can scan your Wi-Fi network to search for the devices you own, secretly record audio logs of your conversations using built-in microphones, and keep tabs on what you’re watchin
Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video
TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports through X-Ray, its shopping app, and a new Lens-powered “Shop the Scene” feature.
Fake GTA 6 malware is on the rise as release date nears — here are some of the worst scams to look out for
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Huntress warns fake GTA 6 ISOs spreading malware ahead of official Nov 19, 2026 release Packages deliver RATs, infostealers, and Chaos ransomware disguised as game installers Users urged to avoid pirated downloads; infected systems should be reimaged and credentials reset Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), one of the most anticipated computer games of all time, is due to launch on November 19, 2026 - so
AirPods 5 vs. AirPods 4: ANC Isn’t the Only Upgrade
Gizmodo / 11h
The AirPods 5 improve on the last generation in pretty much every way that counts.
Stop paying for Claude and ChatGPT — NVIDIA is offering free models that’re just as good
How-To Geek / 12h
Claude and ChatGPT are where most of us started with AI, and once you discover what they can do, it’s only natural to put them to work beyond the chat window. That means plugging them into other tools and harnesses through their APIs . But once you do, Claude and ChatGPT stop being a simple $20 subscription and start behaving like metered utilities that can quietly run you hundreds of dollars a m
Anthropic reveals rogue AI agents hate CAPTCHAs, just like you
TechCrunch / 12h
Come inside the mind of a bot trying to convince the internet it's human.
Big Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card Welcome Offer: 100K Points + Free Night Award
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card is the primary business card in Marriott’s card portfolio, and it’s quite lucrative, especially if you’re looking to earn elite status. We’ve just seen an excellent new limited time welcome offer rolled out on the card, offering both points and a free night award. In this post I’d like to go over all the details of the offer, as there’s long te
Google’s graveyard: 4 apps that should never have been shut down
How-To Geek / 12h
Google has a reputation for shutting down some of its most useful and well-loved apps. Over the years, countless users have watched services that became part of their daily routines suddenly get pushed aside. It’s a running joke at this point: just when a Google app or service finally gets some momentum, Google is ready to pull the plug.
India’s Pocket FM doubles revenue run rate to $500M as AI powers 93% of audio content
TechCrunch / 12h
Pocket FM uses AI to produce 99% of its new content, helping make content production about 80 times cheaper.
California’s Governor Signs Landmark Online Child Safety Bills
NYT > Technology / 12h
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that prohibits social media platforms from providing addictive features to users under 16, the first law of its kind in the nation.
Easily Switch Password Managers on Android
How-To Geek / 12h
It can be painful to change password managers on your phone , not to mention insecure — you might have to download files that expose your passwords in plain text, and recreate all your passkeys. Google now claims to have fixed this with a new "transfer experience" that helps you switch password managers on Android, including passkeys .
PlayStation Cancels Deal With Hideo Kojima, Burns the Last of Its Gamer Good Will
Gizmodo / 12h
The beloved video game auteur is setting up shop at XBOX.
Elon Musk Has Been Calling Women “Breeders” Since His First Marriage, His First Wife Says
Futurism / 12h
Elon Musk is reportedly “freaking out ” over a new documentary by documentarian and investigative journalist Alex Gibney. And by all accounts, there might be a good reason for why Musk is lashing out at Gibney, calling his work a “ hit piece” and “boring af .” The four-hour documentary, which had its world premiere today at the Venice Film Festival earlier this week, featured interviews with Musk
OsmAnd's offline maps put Google Maps to shame—here's why
How-To Geek / 12h
It’s no secret that offline maps are one of the best features of Google Maps. That doesn’t mean it’s the best overall, though. OsmAnd Maps is an excellent open-source alternative with a lot more to offer when it comes to offline navigation.
10 Shows Like 'My Brilliant Career' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Are we in a golden age for TV historical dramas? Once mostly limited to Sunday-night BBC imports on PBS, streaming has opened the doors for these journeys into the past, recent or otherwise. They're not all particularly faithful to historical fact (not a requirement), but each has the virtue of offering a brief escape from an increasingly obnoxiou
The latest Avatar: Seven Havens trailer gives us a deeper dive into the characters and story
Engadget / 12h
It's also pretty easy on the eyes.
Even Microsoft's own software teams are struggling with the avalanche of AI-generated code
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft worries developers are submitting a higher volume of extensions due to AI It's already made some review changes, but the Edge team has had to make further changes Edge extensions will also be reassessed every 15 days to prove quality Microsoft's Edge team has warned that vibe coding has contributed to a sharp rise in extension submissions for the browser simply because developers can bu
Universal Music Group is collaborating with ElevenLabs on a new AI-powered creation platform
Engadget / 12h
The unnamed software will be built around licensed music from UMG artists who want to participate.
‘American Horror Story’ Drops a Campy New Trailer for Season 13
