Vivo teases the most powerful camera phone ever with a 400mm telephoto lens accessory, but it is just a gimmick?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Vivo’s X300 Ultra phone has a 400mm lens attachment for incredible zoom capabilities — and another accessory could be joining it soon for 'general photography'.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Selling Points For 50% Off (1.5 Cents Each): Worth It?
1KOne Mile at a Time / 6h
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has introduced its latest promotion on purchased points . While there has long been value in strategically buying points , the concept of a revenue based frequent flyer program selling points has always been strange to me, especially for an airline like Southwest. Still, let’s go over the details. Southwest Rapid Rewards selling points with a discount Between Marc
The best Marriott all-inclusive resorts to book with points
59The Points Guy Articles / 14h
Booking an all-inclusive resort is a natural choice if you want to eliminate laborious planning and financial guesswork from your next vacation. At all-inclusive resorts, almost everything is included in the nightly rate, from meals and most drinks to activities and entertainment. Instead of worrying about keeping track of your wallet day and night and dwelling on your escalating bill, you'll hav
Hurdle hints and answers for March 7, 2026
Mashable / 42min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on March 7
Mashable / 42min
Some nights the Moon looks like a perfect circle, other nights just a sliver. These changes in its shape are to do with the lunar cycle. This is a series of eight unique phases of the Moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the Moon whilst it orbits Earth. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, March 7
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a hopeless romantic. 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 s
NYT Strands hints, answers for March 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love to quench your thirst. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you keep up with the latest trends. 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: N
Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut
TechCrunch / 3h
The fund currently offers retail investors exposure to eight startups, including Mercor, Ramp, and Stripe, with plans to expand its portfolio.
‘No one ever wants the knock on the door to be from the FBI’ — Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese expert weighs in on why true crime makes us so anxious
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
New Hulu true crime series Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese explores deceit at its cruelest — and one FBI expert says it's 'natural' for fans to be worried too.
There's a sneaky way to watch Outlander 2026 for free
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Here's our guide on a super simple way to stream and watch Outlander 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, as the historical fantasy reaches its conclusion.
I tested the affordable GoPro Lit Hero — and it might be the brand's most confusing action cam yet
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The GoPro Lit Hero is one of the smallest action cameras around, but the slimmed-down spec might have required a few too many compromises, even at the affordable price.
Sick of slow PS5 game downloads? This simple trick could save you a whole lot of time
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
This simple change cut my PS5 game download times dramatically — here’s how you could save yourself a bunch of time too.
Chinese researchers develop the first semi-solid-state EV battery with a massive 620-mile range — but questions remain
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Chinese researchers are working on semi-solid-state battery technology that could result in an EV range in excess of 1,000 miles.
Ding-dong! The Exploration Upper Stage is dead
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
In his 1961 novel The Winter of Our Discontent, John Steinbeck wrote of loss, "It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone." The death of NASA's Exploration Upper Stage today represents the inverse of that sentiment. The world of spaceflight is so much brighter now that its light has gone out. The rocket's death came via a seemingly pedestrian notice po
Nintendo sues Trump administration over illegal tariffs that delayed Switch 2 pre-orders
Mashable / 5h
Remember when Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were delayed last year due to President Trump's tariffs? Nintendo sure does. As first noticed by gaming news outlet Aftermath , Nintendo filed a lawsuit today against the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade. Now that the Supreme Court has struck down Trump's tariffs, Nintendo wants a refund, with interest. That's not an expressi
This Jammer Wants to Block Always-Listening AI Wearables. It Probably Won’t Work
Wired / 6h
Deveillance’s Spectre I, developed by a recent Harvard grad, wants to give people control over the always-on wearables surrounding their lives. The problem? Physics.
This $50 Microsoft bundle makes your old computer feel brand new
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Give your computer a major upgrade with The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license and Windows 11 Pro Bundle , currently on sale for $49.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle $49.97 $418.99 Save $369.02 Want to feel like you just got a new computer f
Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran's attacks on US bases
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Planet Labs, one of the world's leading commercial satellite imaging companies, said Friday it is placing a hold on releasing imagery of some parts of the Middle East as a regional war enters its second week. The company, which brands itself as Planet, operates a fleet of several hundred Earth-imaging satellites designed to record views of every landmass on Earth at least once per day. Its custom
American Airlines Long Haul Plans for Next Winter Are Out — The New Airbus A321XLR Lets Them Extend Europe Flying in the Slow Season
View from the Wing / 6h
American’s long-haul schedule plans for next winter show exactly what the new Airbus A321XLR is for: keeping marginal transatlantic routes viable when winter demand collapses by right-sizing capacity and leaning premium-heavy. The result is fewer widebody winter losses and more “extended season” Europe flying out of hubs like Philadelphia and JFK, as American uses the smaller jet to stretch routes
'Two days on a single charge': why two months with the OnePlus 15R has got me excited about the 15T's 'Glacier' battery
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The OnePlus 15T is an upcoming affordable spin on the OnePlus 15 — at the company says it's going to have an enormous 'Glacier' battery.
6 smart home myths you should stop believing today
How-To Geek / 7h
Have you put off building a smart home because of something you heard five or ten years ago? Don’t let preconceptions cloud your judgment and hold you back; it’s time to bust some smart home myths.
United Flight Attendants Postpone Protests — Deal Is Close That Makes Them ‘Best Paid in the Industry’ After 5.5 Years Without a Raise
View from the Wing / 7h
United flight attendants haven’t had a raise in 5.5 years, and inflation has quietly taken a big bite out of what their pay is worth—so the tone shift this week is notable. The union says a final agreement is now close enough that it’s postponing a planned protest day, while United is telling crews the deal will deliver industry-leading pay, signing bonuses, and progress on “sit pay” and other lon
X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products
TechCrunch / 7h
An ad test on X promotes Musk's Starlink beneath original content.
Nintendo sues the US government for a refund on tariffs
TechCrunch / 7h
This lawsuit comes after a Supreme Court decision struck down some of the president's sweeping tariffs, which had impacted Nintendo and thousands of other companies.
Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Until 1970, the US dumped an estimated 17,000 tons of unspent chemical weapons from World War I and II off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean—and that disposal decision continues to haunt commercial fishing operations. In an article published this week in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, health officials from New Jersey and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that there w
The Director of ‘Hoppers’ Was Sure He’d Have to Cut Its Most Shocking Moment
Gizmodo / 7h
Daniel Chong was ready to cut the scene, until Pixar legends Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton stepped in.
eBay Is Selling a Cornucopia of Russian Peptides
Futurism / 7h
Chonluten respiratory regulators. Ovagen liver capsules. L Cartitine ampoules. Gotratix A-18 supplements. These might sound like back-alley drugs from the latest Star Wars spin-off, but they all have one thing in common: you can buy ’em right now on eBay. Take a quick search for “peptides” on eBay and you’ll be knees-deep in a veritable flood of sketchy substances marketed as amino acid products.
Starting at $199: Get 3 nights at select Hilton hotels, plus earn 100,000 points
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Would you attend a two-hour timeshare presentation for 100,000 Hilton Honors points? Hilton Grand Vacations is offering a very noteworthy deal with stays at select properties and locations, plus 100,000 points, starting at $199 (plus taxes and fees). Participating destinations include popular areas like Orlando, Las Vegas and New York City. While most timeshare offers are typically not worth the
Valve doesn't sound confident the Steam Machine will ship in 2026
Engadget / 7h
As part of a Year in Review blog detailing changes Valve made to Steam in 2025, the company shared a minor update on its hardware plans that doesn't sound good for anyone hoping to buy a Steam Machine, Steam Controller or Steam Frame in 2026. Specifically, the company is now opening up the possibility its new hardware won't ship this year at all. In February, when Valve acknowledged the ongoing m
'Like a half-molted lobster': MSI redefines what an all-in-one PC is with a barebone PC that includes a 13.3-inch touchscreen, RTX 5080X, and a weird PS3-esque appendage
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
MSI’s Vision X AI combines high-end hardware, an interactive touchscreen, and a lobster-like chassis for both gamers and professional creators.
Video Shows Sheraton Manager Deny a Room Over a Service Dog — Police Have to Explain “No Pets” Doesn’t Apply
View from the Wing / 7h
A viral check-in video from a Sheraton in suburban Atlanta shows a manager refusing to honor a guest’s reservation because she arrived with a dog she says is a service animal. When police arrive, the hotel keeps repeating “no pets,” and the officer has to explain the basic point: service animals aren’t pets under disability law, and a blanket no-pets policy doesn’t end the conversation.
3 Prime Video shows with surging RT scores to watch this weekend (March 6 - March 8)
How-To Geek / 8h
When it comes to finding solid content to stream, I’m always looking at Rotten Tomatoes scores. While I take them with a grain of salt—since beauty is in the eye of the beholder—these scores still have a marked influence over what gets added to my watchlist and what gets filed away as a maybe. When RT scores surge to high levels, though, they indicate something demands attention, and that’s the f
US Data Centers Could Require as Much Water as New York City by 2030, Study Shows
Gizmodo / 8h
AI’s projected water demand will create major problems not just for the average American, but for the industry itself.
The 3 best mini food processors — compact choppers tested and recommended by a kitchen tech expert
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Don't let a compact kitchen or a small budget hold you back — these tiny food processors pack real power into a tiny space.
Life EV officially owns Rad Power Bikes now
TechCrunch / 8h
The Rad Power brand is expected to live on.
Tesla Clears Model 3 Inventory in Canada Ahead of the Arrival of Chinese EVs: Report
Gizmodo / 8h
Tesla is already looking to take advantage of lower Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Dunk and Tanselle Could Reunite If ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Goes Beyond the Books
Gizmodo / 8h
Star Peter Claffey has hopes the very tall pair might meet again if the show gets more seasons.
Netflix's version of Overcooked lets you play as Huntr/x
Engadget / 8h
Netflix's library of streamable party games is expanding today with a custom version of Overcooked! All You Can Eat . Netflix launched its cloud gaming program with games like Lego Party and Tetris Time Warp , but Overcooked feels a bit unique because it features a roster of Netflix-affiliated characters from KPop Demon Hunters and Stranger Things . For the uninitiated, Overcooked plays like a mo
Ignoring the 'never buy a used SSD' rule for enterprise drives is the ultimate PC building hack
How-To Geek / 8h
It's tempting to buy any used PC parts you can with how expensive the market is right now. It's usually not recommended to buy SSDs used, but that's only on the consumer side. If you're looking at an enterprise SSD, buying it used might be a great idea.
How to watch Italy vs. England in the 2026 Six Nations online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. England in the 2026 Six Nations for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Six Nations has not been going to plan for England. They started off with a confident win over Wales, but since then they've lost out to Scotland and Ireland . The Ireland defeat was particularly troubling, as Ireland raced through to s
United CEO says global travel demand remains strong even as Middle East crisis expands
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Travel demand is as strong as ever, even as violence engulfs the Middle East and the price of oil surges, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Thursday. "Demand has not taken even a tiny step back," Kirby said. "It's really strong; better than we thought it was going to be." "Booked revenue since Saturday is up over 20%," he added. No headphones? United passengers could be barred from flying K
Everyone was mad at the Galaxy S26 Ultra — but Samsung just told us why it's all been a big misunderstanding
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Galaxy S26 Ultra recently found itself at the center of an controversy about its screen specs — but Samsung's now explained what happened.
24 hours with the MacBook Air M5 — it's already faster than the M4 MacBook Air
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
We unboxed the MacBook Air M5 and instantly put it to the test — and now we have the first benchmark numbers.
The Curious Case of the Block ‘AI Layoffs’
Gizmodo / 8h
So was it AI or not?
AI Use at Work Is Causing “Brain Fry,” Researchers Find, Especially Among High Performers
Futurism / 9h
It’s looking more and more like using AI to churn out work can take a considerable toll on your mental health, despite the tech’s promises of easing workloads. The latest research to illustrate this grim trend: a survey of nearly 1,500 full time US workers, which found that an alarming proportion of employees who constantly use AI at work to push their productivity past their normal capacity are
3 excellent HBO Max shows to binge this weekend (March 6 - 8)
How-To Geek / 9h
March weekends are for zero plans and big-reward TV show binges. Luckily, HBO Max has a bottomless bucket of titles to address both of those elements, and all you have to do is look. Oh, but you don't want to look? Fine, you've come to the right place.
This Handheld Atari Console Comes With 200 Old-School Games, and It's $50 Off
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If old-school Atari games like Pac-Man , Centipede , and Asteroids unlock a deep childhood nostalgia for you, check out the My Arcade Atari Gamestation Go . This handheld gaming device is packed with 200 games and is currently on Woot for an all-time low price of $129.99 (o
A Brain-Invading Worm Spread By Rats and Snails Has Reached California
Gizmodo / 9h
Researchers have found evidence the rat lungworm is now endemic in southern California
Motorola quietly teams up with GrapheneOS to deliver true business smartphones with a supersafe version of Android, but it won't happen anytime soon
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Motorola partners with GrapheneOS to advance business smartphone security while expanding enterprise analytics and privacy tools for professional organizations.
‘Kagurabachi’ Went From Being a Meme to One of Shonen Jump’s Must-Read Powerhouses
Gizmodo / 9h
'Kagurabachi' might be a bit basic, but what it does, it does exceedingly well.
Anthropic challenges Department of War designation as AI dispute escalates
Mashable / 9h
The Department of Defense, known under the Trump administration as the Department of War, has just officially designated AI company Anthropic a "supply-chain risk" to national security. But Anthropic isn't buying it. "We do not believe this action is legally sound, and we see no choice but to challenge it in court," Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in a statement responding to the ongoing dispute
5 Oscar-winning Netflix movies to watch this weekend (March 6-8)
How-To Geek / 9h
Netflix’s catalog is packed with award-winning titles, but Oscar winners always get a special spotlight. With awards season drawing close, it's time to refresh your watch list with Academy Award winners that you might be missing out on.
OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse
TechCrunch / 9h
A 61-year-old worker died on Thursday after reportedly getting stuck between a tractor trailer and a loading dock.
Weird-Looking Marsupial Found Alive After 6,000 Years of Alleged ‘Extinction’
Gizmodo / 9h
The death of this ancient species, discovered alongside more newly described mammals, had been greatly exaggerated.
The Future of Iran’s Internet Is More Uncertain Than Ever
Wired / 9h
Iran’s internet shutdown has reduced connectivity by 99 percent, with air strikes likely causing additional outages, and few workarounds remaining.
Google's new command-line tool can plug OpenClaw into your Workspace data
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The command line is hot again. For some people, command lines were never not hot, of course, but it's becoming more common now in the age of AI. Google launched a Gemini command-line tool last year, and now it has a new AI-centric command-line option for cloud products. The new Google Workspace CLI bundles the company's existing cloud APIs into a package that makes it easy to integrate with a var
Feds take notice of iOS vulnerabilities exploited under mysterious circumstances
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has ordered federal agencies to patch three critical iOS vulnerabilities that were exploited over a 10-month span in hacking campaigns conducted by three distinct groups. The hacking campaigns came to light on Thursday in a report published by Google. All three campaigns used Coruna, the name of an advanced hacking kit that amassed 23 separate
Asteroid defense mission shifted the orbit of more than its target
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
On September 26, 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft crashed into a binary asteroid system . By intentionally ramming a probe into the 160-meter-wide moonlet named Dimorphos, the smaller of the two asteroids, humanity demonstrated that the kinetic impact method of planetary defense actually works. The immediate result was that Dimorphos’ orbital period around Didymos,
How moss helped convict grave robbers of a Chicago cemetery
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Back in 2009, residents were scandalized when employees at Burr Oak Cemetery in the Chicago suburb of Alsip were accused of exhuming old graves in order to resell the burial plots, unceremoniously dumping older remains in another area on the grounds. The perpetrators were tried and convicted in 2015 , but the forensic evidence of the moss that helped convict them has now been detailed in a new pa
Musk fails to block California data disclosure law he fears will ruin xAI
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Elon Musk's xAI has lost its bid for a preliminary injunction that would have temporarily blocked California from enforcing a law that requires AI firms to publicly share information about their training data. xAI had tried to argue that California's Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013) forced AI firms to disclose carefully guarded trade secrets. The law requires AI developers whose models are accessible
Stop trusting Windows drive alerts: How to pull your SSD's raw NVMe error log with smartctl
How-To Geek / 9h
SSD health can be a confusing metric, and many people refer to entirely different things when discussing it. But did you know that your NVMe SSD has a real error log sitting inside the controller, and it's a lot more informative than the vague warnings your operating system might occasionally surprise you with?
Nintendo Sues the U.S. Government to Get Refunds for Trump’s Ridiculous Tariffs
Gizmodo / 9h
Nintendo isn't the first company to sue and it probably won't be the last.
This Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra rival is launching outside China for the first time — and it wants to 'be your next camera'
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Chinese phone giant Oppo has confirmed that it's launching its flagship camera phone outside China for the first time — and it has camera-sized aspirations.
Get a grip — this world-first winter tyre can automatically deploy studs when it detects freezing road conditions
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Nokian's new tire tech can automatically deploy studs when the mercury drops below freezing for improved traction without the fuss of swapping rubber.
We’re Living in the Brand Age — Delta Has Been Building One for a Decade and It’s What American Still Lacks
View from the Wing / 9h
We’re living in an era where the brand is the product, not just the logo—and Delta understood that earlier than any U.S. airline. The point isn’t that Delta runs more ads; it’s that Delta has spent a decade building a story about who it serves and what it stands for, and that narrative makes customers pay a premium while giving employees a clearer North Star for decisions.
Kalshi Gamblers Furious After Company Refuses to Pay Out $54 Million on Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death
Futurism / 10h
When an Israeli-American business executive saw the green checkmarks glow next to his bets on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ouster as supreme leader of Iran, he thought he had it made. His improbable $3,460 wager had suddenly ballooned into a payout of more than $63,000 after US and Israeli forces assassinated the Ayatollah in an aerial strike. There was just one problem: the bet never paid out. That
Bill Gates’ TerraPower gets approval to build new nuclear reactor
TechCrunch / 10h
It's the first permit to be issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in nearly a decade.
Some AI users are starting to consider themselves AI-sexual
Mashable / 10h
Some people have apparently fallen for chatbots so hard that there's a new sexuality forming: "AI-sexual." That's according to AI companion company Joi AI. In a survey the company conducted last month of 2,500 Gen Z and millennial adults who actively use AI tools, 55 percent report considering themselves AI-sexual , or "more than open to experimenting with AI in a sexual or intimate context." SEE
Is the Pentagon allowed to surveil Americans with AI?
MIT Technology Review / 10h
The ongoing public feud between the Department of Defense and the AI company Anthropic has raised a deep and still unanswered question: Does the law actually allow the US government to conduct mass surveillance on Americans? Surprisingly, the answer is not straightforward. More than a decade after Edward Snowden exposed the NSA’s collection of bulk metadata from the phones of Americans, the US is
The Author Behind ‘The Social Network’ Has an Asteroid Movie Coming Out
Gizmodo / 10h
'The Last Orbit,' written by Ben Mezrich, will hit the screen directed by 'Fantastic Four' helmer Matt Shakman.
Your accounts aren't as safe as you think: The danger of SMS 2FA
How-To Geek / 10h
Two-factor authentication is a popular way to add another security measure to an online account. Unfortunately, an alarming number of services, applications, and websites still use SMS authentication for 2FA, which is one of the most insecure approaches around. If you can avoid using it, you should.
Airlines Warn Of Higher Fares As Trouble Brews Due To Jet Fuel Cost Skyrocketing
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Airlines just can’t seem to catch a break, but then again, that’s nothing new for the industry. Airlines brace for impact of more expensive jet fuel The current conflict involving Iran obviously has major geopolitical implications. As it impacts the aviation industry, many airlines have had to adjust their networks to avoid a lot of airspace in the Middle East, which has caused chaos for airlines
Nintendo is suing the US government over Trump's tariffs
Engadget / 10h
Nintendo of America is suing the US government, including the Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection, over its tariff policy, Aftermath reports. The video game giant already raised prices on the Nintendo Switch in August 2025 in response to “market conditions,” but has so far left the price of its newer Switch 2 console unchanged. Nintendo’s l
Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards review: Better with the Preferred Rewards for Business program
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards overview The Bank of America® Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard® credit card is a good choice for everyday business expenses — if you qualify for the Preferred Rewards® for Business program. However, other customers will find more value in other card options. Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors
Microsoft, Google, Amazon say Anthropic Claude remains available to non-defense customers
TechCrunch / 10h
Trump's Department of War feud with Anthropic won't impact other companies that are using Claude via Microsoft and Google products.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro review: Impressive audio, imperfect ANC
Engadget / 10h
Samsung caught flak for the Galaxy Buds 3 . The company’s mimicry of Apple’s AirPods was all too obvious last year when it opted for a stem or “blade” design after several generations of putting touch controls on the main housing of its earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro continue that trajectory, as Samsung keeps adding new features with direct parallels to AirPods . The good news i
AI CEOs Worried About Chernobyl-Style Event Where Their Tech Causes a Horrific Catastrophe
Futurism / 10h
The AI industry is no stranger to bad press, from fears over sweeping job losses to a burgeoning mental health crisis , suicide and even murder linked to the tech. But what’s really top of mind for AI tech leaders, according to new reporting by The Economist , is that their tech could soon be implicated in a Chernobyl-style event — referring to the 1986 catastrophe that’s now nearly synonymous wi
I'm itching to replay classic games with this emulator add-on
How-To Geek / 10h
I can’t be the only one who gets a small rush of accomplishment when I see the achievement pop-up appear while playing a game. I’m not exactly a completionist, but these bite-sized rewards help motivate me to keep going and to experiment with a game’s world and systems.
NASA’s DART Mission Did More Than Just Nudge an Asteroid, Study Says
Gizmodo / 10h
With these new findings, researchers are closer than ever to validating a key planetary defense technique.
Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 200,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [March 2026]
View from the Wing / 11h
March 2026 brings a fresh round of best-ever credit card offers, with several new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.
Anthropic’s Claude found 22 vulnerabilities in Firefox over two weeks
TechCrunch / 11h
In a recent security partnership with Mozilla, Anthropic found 22 separate vulnerabilities in Firefox — 14 of them classified as "high-severity."
This new prepaid carrier will literally pay you up to $20 per month to use your phone less
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The new carrier Noble Wireless will pay you up to $20/mo per month for using less data thanks to a unique cashback system.
‘The biggest losers in all of this are everyday people and civilians in conflict zones’: OpenAI is filling the gap left by Anthropic — but almost left in the same loopholes for mass domestic surveillance
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
OpenAI has signed a contract with the Pentagon, days after Anthropic's $200 million contract was severed.
How to watch Wrexham vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup online for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Live stream Wrexham vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The FA Cup always produces interesting storylines, and all eyes will be on Wrexham vs. Chelsea in the latest round of the competition. Chelsea are obviously favorites to progress, but Wrexham's well-documented story could add another famous chapt
Why Lord and Miller Adapted ‘Project Hail Mary’ Before Andy Weir’s Second Book
Gizmodo / 11h
'Project Hail Mary' directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were previously attached to direct 'Artemis,' which came after Weir's 'The Martian.'
Pokémon Pokopia review: Possibly the most charming Pokémon game yet
Engadget / 11h
One of the biggest issues with mainline Pokémon games is that you're often so focused on catching, battling and trying to be the very best that you don't have time to stop and smell the flowers. But in Pokémon Pokopia , you're rewarded for doing just that while building a loving community of friendly monsters. The game is one part Animal Crossing and one part Dragon Quest Builders sprinkled with
Forget a new Prius—these 10 used hybrid SUVs cost less
How-To Geek / 11h
Hybrid vehicles are often associated with long-term savings, but the upfront price of a brand-new model can still be a major barrier for many buyers. The latest versions of the Prius offer impressive efficiency and modern technology, yet their price tags have steadily climbed in recent years. For shoppers focused on value, that makes the used market an increasingly attractive alternative.
The new Outlook still isn't ready for everyone, says Microsoft
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft Outlook received a total redesign on Windows in 2023, based on the Outlook web app. Almost three years later, it’s still playing catch-up to the legacy Outlook client, and now Microsoft is delaying the full rollout for enterprise customers.
These Beats Headphones We Like Are $150 Off
Wired / 11h
Save a chunk of change on the Beats Studio Pro over-ear headphones.
When AI Companies Go to War, Safety Gets Left Behind
Wired / 11h
We were promised AI regulation and a race to the top. Now, we’re arguing about killer robots.
Anthropic’s Pentagon deal is a cautionary tale for startups chasing federal contracts
TechCrunch / 11h
The Pentagon has officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the two failed to agree on how much control the military should have over its AI models, including its use in autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance. As Anthropic’s $200 million contract fell apart, the DoD turned to OpenAI instead, which accepted and then watched ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%. As the stakes keep
Americans trust Fauci over RFK Jr. and career scientists over Trump officials
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Anti-vaccine activist and current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has worked hard to villainize infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, even writing a conspiracy-laden book lambasting the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. But a year into the job as the country's top health official, Kennedy—who has no background in medicine, science, or public h
Iran Is Bombing Data Centers in Retaliation
Futurism / 11h
Earlier this week, Iranian drones hit three Amazon Web Services (AWS) facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, triggering global outages in online services. Experts believe the strikes were the first instance of American big tech companies being targeted in a military operation. The strikes caused “structural damage, disrupted power delivery to our infrastructure, and in some cases req
Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle
TechCrunch / 12h
Claude's app is now seeing more new installs than ChatGPT and is growing its daily active users.
Israel Fully Operational 100 Kilowatt Iron Beam Lasers
Next Big Future / 12h
Israel’s Iron Beam (aka Or Eitan) laser air-defense system is fully operational. On December 28–30, 2025, the first operational 100 kW system formally delivered by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to the IDF. This was the transition from testing to serial production. They are integrated as the innermost (fifth) layer of Israel’s multi-tier air defense alongside ... Read more
USA and Israel Combat Lasers Shooting Down Drones in the Iran War
Next Big Future / 12h
The U.S. Navy has deployed the HELIOS (High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance) during Operation Epic Fury and there are reports of shooting down Iranian drones. US CENTCOM released footage in 2026 showing an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer equipped with the steerable high-energy laser operating off Iran’s coast while launching strikes. The New York ... Read more
Why your fancy USB SSD enclosure might be hiding critical drive warnings
How-To Geek / 12h
While keeping your SSD in an enclosure can significantly lower its performance , it's still a good way to store your backups externally, outside of your PC. The problem is that some enclosures may be hiding significant problems, and you won't know until it happens to you.
India PC shipments surpass pandemic peak as first-time users upgrade
TechCrunch / 12h
Pandemic-driven lockdowns exposed many people in India to PCs for the first time, expanding the country's PC userbase and creating demand for upgrades as those devices age.
Google opens the door to OpenClaw and other AI agents with new release
Mashable / 12h
OpenClaw has taken the AI industry by storm over the past few months, inspiring a new AI term for personal AI agents — claws . It's now so popular that even Google can't ignore it. If you're a Google Workspace user, Google has now released a command-line interface (CLI) that officially gives developers a way to integrate third-party AI agents like OpenClaw into the Workspace platform. This means
Brazil’s GOL Will Soon Fly Airbus A330-900neos, Expanding Beyond Boeing 737s
60One Mile at a Time / 12h
It’s an interesting time for aviation in South America, on a variety of levels. Here’s the latest example of that, as Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes intends to start flying wide body planes. While plans for this were first announced in October 2025, some more details have just been made available, which give us context for what we can expect. GOL will fly at least five Airbus A3
Who needs AirDrop on Android when this open-source alternative exists
How-To Geek / 12h
AirDrop is amazing, and iPhone owners everywhere use it regularly. However, its biggest limitation is that it only works on Apple devices. And while Google recently broke through that wall and got AirDrop working on Pixel devices , my Samsung Galaxy doesn't have that luxury. I don't need it, though, because this open-source alternative already exists.
SEC Settles Case Against Investor in Trump-Linked Crypto Projects Amid Pay-to-Play Allegations
Gizmodo / 12h
Justin Sun has been eager to promote crypto offerings related to the President.
3 great Prime Video documentaries to watch this weekend (March 6 - 8)
How-To Geek / 12h
Prime Video might not have the ever-rotating roster of documentaries and docuseries that Netflix has, but with a little digging, you can find some unique and quirky options that are worth your time without feeling like homework, like some docs can.
Pedro Pascal Loves Why His Helmet Comes Off in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Gizmodo / 12h
'The Last of Us' and 'Fantastic Four' star apparently does a lot more in the upcoming 'Star Wars' movie.
Pentagon Reportedly Used Microsoft Workaround to Test OpenAI Models, Despite Ban
Gizmodo / 12h
The Defense Department alledgedly experimented with OpenAI models through Microsoft even when the company’s policies prohibited military use.
The price to pay — This is why 400+ scientists are calling for a halt to mandatory age verification
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The internet gets age-gated, changing how we interact with our favorite apps and websites. While the benefits aren't clear yet, we are losing control of our privacy. Here's what's at stake.
How to watch Scotland vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. France in the 2026 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2026 Six Nations started really poorly for Scotland. A disappointing defeat to Italy could have been the start of a poor campaign, but Scotland have bounced back with wins over England and Wales . Now they face the dominant French,
Save over $150 on the first gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $150.01: As of March 6, get the Bose QuietComfort headphones (1st gen) for just $278.99, saving you $150.01 off the $429 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st gen) $278.99 at Amazon $429 Save $150.01 This week, Bose headphones are on sale. At Amazon, we spotted a deal on the 2nd generation of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones , giving you $50 off.
The Marshall Woburn III Bluetooth Home Speaker is down to its lowest price in 90 days
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 14%: As of March 6, you can get the Marshall Woburn III Bluetooth Home Speaker for $499.99, down from $579.99, at Amazon. That's a 14% discount or $80 savings. Marshall Woburn III Bluetooth Home Speaker $499.99 at Amazon $579.99 Save $80 One of my toxic traits is that I can't stand "ruining" the overall feel of my living space with ugly tech (big black boxes, long soundbars, etc.). Cords and
Huge Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Five Free Night Award Welcome Offer
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Learn more about the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Marriott Bonvoy has a portfolio of co-branded credit cards, issued by both American Express and Chase. The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card is the mid-range personal card issued by Chase, and it’s a card that can be worth it on an ongoing basis for the perks. At the beginning of the year, we saw a massive welcome offer rolled
3 ridiculous Home Assistant projects to try this weekend (March 6 - 8)
How-To Geek / 12h
Some Home Assistant projects are practical, and others exist just for the sake of it. If you're looking for some more ridiculous Home Assistant projects to keep you entertained this weekend, then look no further.
Hackers exploiting WordPress membership plugin bug to create admin accounts
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A popular WordPress plugin can be abused to take over websites - with thousands of sites reportedly vulnerable.
Embrace the release of Marathon by adding the Limited Edition DualSense controller to your setup
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I might not play the game loads myself, but the Marathon Limited Edition DualSense looks pretty slick to me, and you can add it to your setup right now.
Trump and RFK Jr. Told Pregnant Women to Stop Using Tylenol. It’s Happening
Gizmodo / 12h
Acetaminophen use among pregnant women in the ER dropped following the White House's autism announcement last September.
Samsung exec says ‘vibe coding is very interesting, and something we’re looking into’ as an option on Galaxy phones in the future
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Wish you could easily vibe code phone apps on your Samsung Galaxy S26? It’s ‘Something we’re looking into,’ says Samsung exec.
Nintendo has revealed a new poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ahead of its final trailer — and it confirms two more villains will show up
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's latest poster has revealed two more villains will appear in the animated film.
Iranians threatened with legal action for using VPNs to bypass internet blocks — here's everything we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Iranian authorities are sending SMS warnings to citizens who successfully bypass the country's near-total internet blackout, threatening prosecution for those using VPNs or Starlink to access the global web.
