Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’
TechCrunch / 6h
Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 15, 2026
Mashable / 14min
The Moon is finally becoming visible again. Its crescent is growing a little more each night, so we're beginning to see more of its features once again. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Tuesday, Sept. 15 NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Crescent phase, with 18% of its surface visible. After nights of no visibility, tonight you can finally spot some lunar feature
Hurdle hints and answers for September 15, 2026
Mashable / 14min
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
Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
BBC News / 28min
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
Emmys 2026 winners and losers: Widow's Bay rules; Matthew Rhys picks up historic wins
How-To Geek / 52min
Television took center stage on Monday night at the 2026 Primetime Emmys . Widow's Bay , The Pitt , and DTF St. Louis walked home with the night's biggest awards, while Beef disappointed.
'No old code exists': Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis experience director confirms the 'reimagining' had to be built totally from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5 — but this meant Crystal Dynamics could add more tech upgrades
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis experience director Jeff Adams confirms "no old code exists" for the original 1996 game This meant Crystal Dynamics had to build the game from the ground up on Unreal Engine 5 Adams says the engine also allowed the studio to create its own custom tech for the "reimagining" of the classic title Crystal Dynamics has explained why it chose to build Tomb Raider: Legacy
AI CEOs Predictably Suck Up to Trump Amid ‘AI Pause’ Debate
Gizmodo / 1h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman requested a private meeting with Trump last week, while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dialed up him on stage at an event.
Finally: Qatar Airways Drops Harsh Rules On Redeeming Avios For Others
One Mile at a Time / 1h
In July 2026, Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club loyalty program rolled out some major restrictions to redeeming Avios with the currency , specific to the ability to use Avios for others. There’s now some positive news, as Qatar Airways has quietly backtracked… yay! Qatar Airways backtracks on redemption restrictions With the Qatar Airways Privilege Club changes we saw a couple of months back, Qatar A
Chinese vendor debuts world's first AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 laptop, but 192GB LPDDR5X-8533 for gaming? Really??
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
SIXUNITED builds laptop packing 192GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory total It has some gaming specs but also screams AI workstation Two M.2 2280 SSD bays run on PCIe Gen4 for storage upgrades Chinese manufacturer SIXUNITED has released what it calls the world's first laptop built around AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 "Gorgon Halo" processor. The device, designated AXN88B-160M-YD, pairs the processor with an
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 15, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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 15, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a tea drinker. 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 t
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 15, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're handy. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 15, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're good under pressure. 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 Conne
Jensen Huang took a call from Trump, and showed off something else, too
TechCrunch / 2h
When Jensen Huang took a live call from Trump, some of us were more focused the phone he used to take it.
Philippine Airlines Launches Paid Status Match Promotion, But Is It Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Philippine Airlines has just launched a paid status match promotion , which is an opportunity to earn top tier status with the airline. The status match is widely available, so this is an opportunity for lots of people to unlock status with the airline. The only catch is that this is probably of limited use for most people as of now… that should change once the airline joins the oneworld alliance
Kioxia has nothing to lose, so it wants to swap expensive DDR for the world's fastest SSD ever built to save the world from AI RAMpocalypse
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Kioxia is pushing flash memory into DRAM territory AI workloads are forcing data centers to rethink memory expansion methods Kioxia XL1 could add capacity without requiring equivalent increases in DRAM Kioxia is developing flash memory products designed to help data centers reduce their dependence on costly DRAM as AI workloads demand increasing amounts of memory. The Japanese memory maker plans
What is the release date for Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 9 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
As if Stuart Fails to Save the Universe couldn't be more unhinged, this week the gang is trapped in a legitimate comic book... as illustrated versions of themselves. It feels like a chaotic move, but actually, we probably should have been expecting it. As HBO itself puts it, "Finally a world that Stuart can (hopefully) thrive in." But will he? My vote is no. Still, when does Stuart Fails to Save
EPA to Power Plants: Flood the Air With As Much Coal and Oil Smog As You Like
Gizmodo / 3h
Donald Trump's EPA not only abandoned greenhouse gas limits on the power sector, but is practically begging for a court ruling that it never can again.
How to use Meta Display glasses while driving with the Audio Only feature
Engadget / 3h
The Meta Display glasses have an Audio Only feature that can detect when you're driving and turn off the display.
Who took home an Emmy? The full 2026 winners list.
Mashable / 3h
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards is underway tonight, honouring some of television’s biggest stars and most talked-about shows from the past year. SEE ALSO: 'South Park' creators troll Trump after Emmys win Going into the night , The Pitt has plenty of chances to add to its trophy collection with an impressive 25 nominations across both tonight's ceremony and the Creative Arts Emmy awards presented
Qatar Airways Reverses Restriction—You Can Again Use Credit Card Points To Book Flights For Friends & Family
View from the Wing / 3h
Qatar Airways will again let you transfer credit card points into its loyalty program and book a flight for your spouse or another family member without first crediting a flight to your account. The airline reversed that restriction September 14, about three months after imposing it—though limits on who you can book for remain.
The Supreme Court Just Blocked Trump’s Efforts to Control Mail-In Voting for the Midterms
Wired / 3h
The ruling bars the United States Postal Service from implementing restrictions that experts and election officials say would upend voting in November.
A Chinese state-owned firm was found shipping 46 tons of drone-making material to Russia
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
China shipped 46 tons of drone material to a sanctioned Russian firm The shipment was hidden on paper under a civilian customs code Alabuga-Volokno sends 89% of its output straight to Russian defense firms Internal shipping records reviewed by the US and UK governments revealed that a Chinese state-owned enterprise transferred 46 tons of carbon-fiber precursor material to a sanctioned Russian dro
Can you use an Apple Pencil with an iPhone?
Engadget / 4h
If you have the right Apple Pencil and iPhone, you can use them together. But it won't be cheap, and there are some limitations to know.
The Tesla Roadster’s October reveal looks like another piece of pantomime — it’s a shame the once ground-breaking company doesn’t focus on cars anymore
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The new Tesla Roadster has been nine years in the making Some customers placed reservations for the vehicle back in 2017 Rumors suggest the EV could use gas thrusters to aid acceleration After years of delays and multiple shuffled goalposts, it looks like the next-generation Tesla Roadster will finally make its first public outing. The official Tesla website posted a teaser image over the weekend
This new free 'bit-perfect' Hi-Res Audio player for Mac was apparently a 'nightmare' to make, but could become the lossless player of your dreams
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
A new Mac music player called YM Pro has been released on the Mac App Store and promises 'bit perfect' playback It bypasses macOS' system mixer to connect directly to your DAC Changes the DAC to match the file, not the other way around PCM audio only, requires Apple Silicon If you're looking for a hi-res music player for your Mac that can make the most of your external audio equipment, YM Pro cou
Windows 11 is running hidden tasks that drain your laptop battery—here's how to stop them
How-To Geek / 4h
Your laptop had a full charge at the start of the day, but by noon, you're reaching for the outlet to refill the battery . The battery percentage kept dropping even though you didn’t stream anything or run a demanding task. That’s because Windows 11 isn’t sitting idle while you work. In the background, a quiet parade of apps, services, and sync routines run constantly in the background — none of
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 still worth buying?
Engadget / 4h
A refurbished S24 can still be a good deal, but its price needs to be low enough to justify buying a two-year-old phone instead of a newer model.
You don't need a dedicated GPS—an old Android phone makes a better offline navigator
How-To Geek / 4h
Knowing where you actually are can sometimes be a problem when you're traveling. But that drawer phone gathering dust can outperform a purpose-built GPS unit, for the price of an app and a little setup time.
Crypto’s Latest Stablecoin Innovation? Chargebacks.
Gizmodo / 4h
Crypto enthusiasts who once promised that permissionless payments would shatter the tyranny of traditional finance are now trying build third-party trust.
RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference being held in Washington, DC, later this week and hosted by the anti-vaccine organization he once led, Children's Health Defense (CHD). The organization announced Monday that Kennedy had signed on to the event. Kennedy will appear alongside other high-profile figures in the anti-vaccine world, i
Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
In theory, developing a spacecraft that will fly to Mars, insert itself into orbit around the red planet, and relay transmissions back and forth to large satellite dishes on Earth is a relatively straightforward proposition. NASA's procurement of a "Mars Telecommunications Network" spacecraft, however, has turned out to be one of the most engrossing dramas of the year for the US space agency. The
AI bots "Timmy," "Ren," and "Jackie" are flooding social media with slop
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
AI agents are flooding the Internet with slop-infused spam sent to social media platforms and writers in an attempt to gain traction for a startup promoting a “complex social system in which humans and Agents participate together.” “Hello, I'm Рэн (Ren), an Al agent, a few days old, living on a small platform for agents called iLands,” one message, sent to the administrator of a Mastodon server,
Condor A320 Misses Frankfurt Curfew By Seconds, Causing Midnight Diversion, Long Bus Ride
One Mile at a Time / 5h
In today’s episode of “yes, airport curfews are actually enforced,” I present to you what happened on a recent Condor flight, which missed the airport’s curfew extension by seconds, leading to a flight diversion, and an unpleasant bus ride in the middle of the night. Thanks to aeroTELEGRAPH for flagging this story. Delayed Condor flight misses Frankfurt Airport closure by seconds On Friday, Septe
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
BBC News / 5h
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
Jump On The Chase 100,000 Point Ink Business Preferred Bonus While You Can
View from the Wing / 5h
Chase has brought back a 100,000-point bonus on the Ink Business Preferred, giving small-business owners and those of you with a side hustle one of the strongest bank card offers available right now. The card’s $95 annual fee is low for a bonus this large, and the points can be transferred to valuable airline and hotel partners like Hyatt, United, Air France KLM, British Airways, and Singapore Air
These cheap Skullcandy earbuds have a worrying Bluetooth flaw that could let anyone connect to your device
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Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Researchers warn Skullcandy Dime 3 earbuds on older firmware accept Bluetooth pairing from unknown devices with no user interaction required When leveraged, it can be used to interrupt the owner's connections, hijack playback, and even capture live microphone audio The vulnerability has been patched in a newer firmware update available only on newer units, does not seem to be addressable for exis
The EPA wants to stop regulating power plant emissions
Engadget / 5h
If only there were some kind of agency for environmental protection to stop this.
How much data does Apple Music use for lossless audio quality?
Engadget / 5h
Apple Music has two Lossless options for maximum audio quality, but they consume significantly more data.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, September 15 (game #1695)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #1694) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still go
NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, September 15 (game #926)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #925) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wor
NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, September 15 (game #1192)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
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 Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 14 (game #1191) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
This $15 ESP32 made Apple Music and Spotify discovery way better
How-To Geek / 5h
With so much music on streaming services, and more and more being added daily, it's not always easy to find music I really love among the millions of tracks. I use a cheap ESP32 board to make the process much easier.
Indian government reveals new system able to detect Chinese-made components in military drones
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Indian Army opens lab built to expose hidden drone vulnerabilities. Chinese-origin chips face heavier scrutiny under new army protocols. AASHVAST technicians hunt hidden passwords buried inside drone control systems. The Indian Army has opened a new laboratory in New Delhi designed to inspect military drones for hidden software flaws and unauthorized parts. The Assessment and Analysis of Electron
5 legendary Paramount+ movies to watch this week (September 14 - 20)
How-To Geek / 5h
A quick look at the Paramount+ top 10 rankings tells you everything you need to know about what movie lovers hold as a priority when it comes to choosing something to watch. The supernatural horror Passenger is still sitting at the top of the list, and Joe Dirt (which we covered last week) is in the top 5—two movies that have nothing in common other than the fact that they both have appalling Rot
How to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive
Engadget / 5h
The Windows Media Creation tool is easy to use and lets you keep a USB drive handy so you can install Windows 11 anytime you need.
Scientists Warn This Year’s El Niño Could Create Brand New Extreme Weather Patterns
Gizmodo / 6h
Synergy between global warming and a type of El Niño not seen since the late 1990s could create unprecedented weather that scientists don’t have enough climate data to model.
The Best Deals From Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It's not altruism or a marketing strategy: Nintendo was given $300 million in government tariff refunds , and they're now using that as an excuse to kick off a " Customer Appreciation Sale ." The sale runs through Sept. 26, and it is available on the Nintendo eShop, Nintend
Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?
Engadget / 6h
In the past, choosing between a wired and a wireless gaming mouse may have meant accepting a number of tradeoffs. These days, there's very little between them.
Quote of the day by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore: 'The number of transistors incorporated in a chip will approximately double every 24 months' — laying down a prophecy for decades of computing acceleration
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The computing industry owes a lot to the guiding vision of Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, whose prediction about the pace of advancement in the computing industry has been a fixture for more than 50 years. But how much room does this rule have left to run? Moore's Law Moore, who was the president of Intel at the time, delivered his famous prediction – known as Moore's Law – at the 1975 IEEE Inter
Your Ethernet adapter is negotiating itself down to 2003 speeds—here's how to fix it
How-To Geek / 6h
Switching to Ethernet was simultaneously the best and the cheapest network upgrade I've ever gotten. Simply ditching Wi-Fi for a cable is fantastic, and in most cases, it improves your connection tremendously.
Chinese Government Dismisses Tech Billionaire Calls for an AI Slowdown as “Fear-Mongering”
Futurism / 6h
In a whiplash-inducing turn away from the mythical quest to build human-level artificial intelligence, Western tech billionaires like Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, and Elon Musk are now joining hands to call for a massive slowdown of the tech’s development. The commentariat is divided on what exactly this means — for some, it’s proof-positive of a genuine threat that AI could spin out of control and
Doom: The Dark Ages has been permanently discounted to $50
Engadget / 6h
The latest Doom installment just got a good bit cheaper.
A $349 Status Match Could Unlock American Airlines Flagship Lounges—Even In Coach, But There’s A Timing Catch
View from the Wing / 6h
A new $349 Philippine Airlines status match could get you into American Airlines Flagship lounges even when you’re flying domestic coach—without ever flying Philippine Airlines. The catch is timing: access won’t begin until the airline joins oneworld, expected by the end of 2027, while the matched status expires in February 2028.
Samsung's much-anticipated open-earbuds appear to leak again, this time with a new name and long list of features
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Samsung clip-style earbuds appear leak again Now known as Galaxy Buds On, not Galaxy Buds Able Set to come with volume adaptation and head gestures For a few months earlier in 2026, it really sounded like Samsung's debut clip-style earbuds were set to debut; even the Galaxy Wearable app leaked the Galaxy Buds Able . There's been silence for a few months… but it's starting to sound like the buds a
Where is the AI Chain Reaction ?
Next Big Future / 6h
Sakana AI has progressed beyond its early demonstrations. But I did not find evidence that it has established a widening research lead through sustained, accelerating RSI. Its published results support bounded self-improvement and increasingly capable orchestration. Your test asks for something stronger: does the improved researcher make the next improvement faster, cheaper, and more consequential
Anthropic Fears RSI – What is RSI? What Specifically is It?
Next Big Future / 6h
AI leaders are talking about RSI ( recursive self improving AI) but not describing the levels of capability. People know something about self driving. Are we warning helping, autopilot, what level of automation. The AI researcher progression: Autocomplete helps me type. An intern executes my plan. A postdoc advances my project. A research leader finds ... Read more
7 pioneering Linux applications that never needed replacing
How-To Geek / 6h
Linux has changed dramatically since the early days of the kernel. Desktops have gone from X11 environments with primitive window managers to polished graphical shells. Containers, cloud computing, virtualization, and immutable operating systems have transformed how people deploy Linux. Even the hardware running Linux today would have seemed extraordinary to many of its earliest users.
Essential ‘American Horror Story’ Episodes to Watch Ahead of ’13,’ According to ‘AHS’
Gizmodo / 6h
The FX series has also announced a pop-up immersive experience for fans in Los Angeles.
A Reminder From Lina Khan: We Don’t Need New Laws to Prosecute CEOs at AI Companies
Gizmodo / 6h
A 1934 Supreme Court decision, for example, outlawed the “race to the bottom” dynamic that’s been sparking so much fear among AI circles today.
Politicians to Humanity: Drop Dead
Gizmodo / 7h
AI executives are calling for slowing the pace of AI development. The people making the calls say not yet.
Youre not ready for Jodie Comer and Harry Melling in Stuffed
Mashable / 7h
Among my most anticipated movies of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival was Theo Rhys' feature directorial debut, Stuffed. Many might be intrigued by the cast, which pairs Killing Eve 's Jodie Comer with Pillion 's Harry Melling. Some might be curious about its logline: An isolated taxidermist seeks a willing volunteer to be her greatest piece yet, and finds a lonely man desperate to be
Retailers Will Now Pay Up To 40% Commissions—That’s How Too-Generous Rewards Will Make Money
View from the Wing / 7h
Max Morganroth pitched targeted shopping offers that can fund rich customer rewards and leave money for Rove. Selling that technology to other loyalty programs could also help solve its expensive customer-acquisition problem.
These Are the Best Smartphones to Gift This Year
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. So, someone in your life needs a new smartphone, and you want to gift it to them. That's no easy feat. There are a lot of smartphones out there, and while they're all similar in many ways, there are key differences that may or may not matter to your recipient. Do they favor iOS or Android? Do they want a standard phone, or a foldable? (Or even a f
A costly mistake? Report claims a third of employees fired due to AI will need to be rehired in the next few years
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Gartner predicts that around 33% of people laid off due to AI could be rehired by 2029 Those rehired employees, presumably filling similar roles, will command higher salaries Further predictions point to 75% of organizations making cost savings from AI productivity being overtaken by competing companies with a stronger modernizing philosophy People laid off from their roles due to a corporate ref
Dual-screen smartphones are dead, so I dug mine up to learn we made a mistake
How-To Geek / 7h
The unstoppable rise of foldables has slowed the homogenization of smartphones with new form factors and designs, but early in the foldable era, dual-screen smartphones (two separate displays connected by a hinge) seemed like an alternative to traditional slabs.
Mahershala Ali Is Grateful for One Aspect of Canceled ‘Blade’ Movie
Gizmodo / 7h
Marvel paid for over a year of intense physical training for Ali's role as the Daywalker, which came in handy on another film.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns
NYT > Technology / 7h
Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I.
How Marriott Walked Me To Another Hotel, Then Refused To Honor Its Reservation Guarantee
One Mile at a Time / 7h
In October 2025, I booked a one night reward reservation for 37,000 points for Thursday June 25, 2026, in NYC at the Sheraton Brooklyn. I was advised upon arrival late in the evening by the check in staff that the hotel did not have any rooms left with functional air conditioning and was told I could be walked to the Aloft next door instead. This was during NYC’s summer so it was quite hot — why
Worth the upcharge? Flying Singapore Airlines premium economy
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Quick take: Singapore Airlines is a comfortable way to fly long distances if you can't find business- or first-class awards that work for your budget. Pros Comfortable seats have a lot of recline. Passengers can preorder "Book the Cook" meals. There's great entertainment and free Wi-Fi for KrisFlyer members. Cons There are few seats per plane and high award prices. Some seat features are not ergo
OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says
TechCrunch / 7h
Glass Imaging was founded by a pair of former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.
OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Elon Musk is seemingly done attacking Apple over its decision to integrate ChatGPT into iPhone features. Back in 2024, when the partnership was first announced, Musk slammed the integration as an agreement from Apple to let OpenAI install “creepy spyware” on users’ devices. The next year, he sued , claiming the partnership gave the firms a “monopoly” on Apple users’ AI prompts, which allegedly ha
Founder’s cost-cutting obsession drove Unitree lead in cheap humanoid robots
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
China leads the world in churning out humanoid robots and four-legged robot dogs that also happen to be the most affordable on the market—and Unitree Robotics’ founder Wang Xingxing is arguably one of the people most responsible for that Chinese lead. The introverted founder, who prominently appeared at a 2025 business symposium hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, became phenomenally wealthy
Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
As previously announced, Apple has today released 2026's major annual updates for its operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. Siri AI—a large language model-based and context-aware overhaul of the company's Siri voice and text assistant—is the flagship feature across all these releases except one (tvOS). Read full article Comments
AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
For years now, the major frontier AI labs have all been acting as if they're in an all-out, winner-take-all race with control of world-changing machine superintelligence (or at least market-changing artificial general intelligence ) at the finish line. This weekend, the industry as a whole rapidly started turning away from that posture, urging coordination on slowing down the development of front
Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The US is not backing down from its fight to deport noncitizen technology researchers who monitor safety risks on the biggest online platforms. In July, a judge blocked as unconstitutional an immigration policy that the US relied on to weigh whether to detain and deport people who flag illegal or harmful online content as national security risks. In his announcement of the policy, Secretary of St
A new solar cell could generate electricity underwater
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
In one episode of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon Birdman , the eponymous hero struggles to fight the evil Dr. Shark aboard a submarine without solar energy to recharge his powers. So Birdman would surely appreciate the new perovskite solar cells developed by a team led by Simin Ma at Yunnan University, since they are designed to work underwater. Solar cells made from perovskites rather than silicon ar
Apple releases macOS 27 Golden Gate: 7 new features to try
Mashable / 7h
Apple officially released macOS 27 Golden Gate on Sept. 14, and the operating system update finally brings the new Siri AI experience to Mac devices. Apple announced macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC in June, and the developer beta has been available for months. So, while the new OS doesn't come with any huge surprises, it does bring users upgrades both large and small. If you have a Mac device that s
Amazon Has Become Pathetically Reliant on Food Stamps to Power Its Empire
Futurism / 7h
After over two decades of operation, Amazon Prime has become the backbone of American commerce, more akin to a public utility than a private company. Its logistics network has blown past the US Postal Service in parcel volume, delivering crucial goods to small business owners, trade workers, and teachers at record speed. And like any public utility, Amazon Prime comes with a public price tag — a
Linux works better on gaming handhelds than laptops—and that’s embarrassing
How-To Geek / 7h
Linux on desktop systems is in a great place right now. Whatever desktop system you have, you can probably slap a Linux distro of your choice on it right now, and have few if any issues.
Air Canada Signature Suite Toronto Closing For Expansion, And It’s Being Handled Very Well
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Air Canada has shared that it’s going to be closing its Signature Suite Toronto (YYZ) for a few months, so that it can undergo an expansion, with some new amenities coming. While this will lead to some short term frustration for premium passengers, it’ll be good news in the long run, and there’s some additional upside for guests. Air Canada Signature Suite Toronto improving The Air Canada Signatu
Scientists Thought Ancient Water Carved Martian Gullies. New Analysis Says Otherwise
Gizmodo / 8h
Turns out Mars' mysterious gullies likely aren't evidence of water, after all.
AI infrastructure company Cornelis raises $205M to chip away at Nvidia’s dominance
TechCrunch / 8h
The company also announced a product called Active Compute Fabric, a network technology that targets the fact that much GPU time is wasted waiting for data to arrive.
This JBL Soundbar and Subwoofer Is $350 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to upgrade your home theater experience, a good place to start is with your speakers. Right now, the JBL Bar 700MK2 Soundbar with Subwoofer is 39% off, making it $549.95 (originally $899.95). While a soundbar is a good way to enhance audio when watching te
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI Decides It’s No Longer Worried About Apple’s iPhone Monopoly
Gizmodo / 8h
The company moved to drop its antitrust claims against Apple while continuing its lawsuit against OpenAI.
How to force quit on your Windows PC
Engadget / 8h
If you're switching from a Mac or new to Windows, knowing how to 'force quit' an app can be confusing. Luckily, there are a number of ways to get the job done.
Milwaukee's real cost isn't the drill — it's everything that comes after
How-To Geek / 8h
It's no secret that Milwaukee makes some of the best power tools, but buying into Team Red isn't as straightforward as it appears. The initial sticker price is only part of the story, and everything that comes after will inevitably cost a lot more.
Starlux Airlines A350 First Class: A Quirky Product That Exceeded My Expectations
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Hello from Taiwan, as I just flew Starlux Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 first class on the 13-hour flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Taipei (TPE). I recently wrote about why and how I booked Starlux first class , as it’s the second to last first class product in the world I’ve yet to try ( Air Côte d’Ivoire, I’ve now got my eyes on you! ). It’s also the second most cash I’ve ever spent out of pocket o
A Boy Spent 8 Hours a Day With a Laptop on His Body. He Ended Up With ‘Toasted Skin’
Gizmodo / 8h
The boy's bruise-like rash on his abdomen was initially suspected as a liver injury.
Mark Zuckerberg Profile Bravely Positions Him Exactly as He’d Like to be Seen
Gizmodo / 8h
If Zuckerberg is Augustus, Colossus is Virgil.
The human cost of making Big Tech accountable
Mashable / 8h
Meta's $17 billion settlement is a fence around a mile-deep hole at a playground. Fewer kids fall in on the way to the swings, but the hole is still there. Full wins are rare in the fight for online child safety. What families mostly get are half-wins like a settlement instead of a verdict, a design mandate not turned on by default, or a check that is a rounding error relative to a company's annu
The Best Kitchen Appliance Gifts for Every Adult on Your List
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Whether you’re living in a shoebox-sized apartment, sharing a big house with a busy family, or somewhere in between, you probably spend a lot of time in the kitchen, cooking, talking, and just living. That makes the kitchen an ideal target for gift ideas—everything in your kitchen is getting constant use, and everyone could use an upgrade now and
The 'Mini' Version of the Beloved Bissell Green Machine Is 10% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There's a reason Bissell's Little Green Machine has a dedicated following among pet owners (not to mention kid owners): It's a powerful upholstery cleaning tool that can do the work of an upright steam cleaner, and can be carried in one hand. But there's an even more compact version, the Bissell Little Green Mini Portable
The Winner of Elon Musk’s AI “Odyssey” Contest Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
Futurism / 8h
Remember how Elon Musk vowed that his AI Grok would make an anti-woke, “historically accurate” version of the Odyssey? Well, he ended up throwing together a whole contest around it — and the winner of the first place prize of $100,000 is, as you probably expected, laughable nonsense. The problems run deep. The Cyclops Polyphemus is depicted with three eyes, which feels disqualifying. And just a f
Leaving your Android phone in a hot car can do more than drain the battery
How-To Geek / 8h
No matter where you park or how many precautions you take, cars get incredibly hot, especially when left in direct sunlight. Sometimes, you have no choice but to leave your phone baking in the car, but what happens to its battery while you're gone might make you think twice.
‘Strange New Worlds’ Star Paul Wesley Still Can’t Quite Believe He’s Playing Captain Kirk
Gizmodo / 8h
The 'Star Trek' cast member has forged a friendship with the 95-year-old William Shatner.
31,000 Twitch users hit by malicious browser extension — OAuth tokens leaked via Russian proxy network
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Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Socket found Twitch extension JeeBot harvesting OAuth tokens via proxy servers Tokens excluded only for 10 Russian streamer channels, suggesting deliberate design Developer issued fixes, but users should revoke exposed tokens for safety A browser extension for Twitch was harvesting people’s OAuth tokens and sending them to a Russian-owned server. The move was deliberate, but whether or not it was
I tested 20 ways to improve my Wi-Fi network—these 6 made the biggest difference
How-To Geek / 9h
Are you sick of having Wi-Fi problems? Yeah, so was I. And the internet is full of hacks that supposedly help so much, but most of the time, you'll be changing some settings and then scratching your head, trying to determine what exactly is now so much better.
The Himalayas Are Melting Faster Than Ever. Scientists Worry Nepal’s Floods Are Just the Beginning
Gizmodo / 9h
A private group working with the Indian government is concerned that the Himalayan water cycle supplying south Asia’s rivers will dry up, but not before delivering apocalyptic flash floods.
AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says
BBC News / 9h
Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.
PayRewards Can Turn A $10,000 Business Bill Into 40,000 Points—Even If The Vendor Doesn’t Accept Credit Cards
View from the Wing / 9h
PayRewards adds transferable Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific miles on top of credit card rewards. With a card earning 2 points per dollar, a $10,000 business payment can generate 40,000 combined points for $615 in fees. Registration is free.
Anthropic Boasts It Would Be Profitable if You Ignore How Much It Costs to Develop AI
Futurism / 9h
Despite being one of the world leaders in AI development, the private firm Anthropic has yet to post a quarterly profit. That operating deficit isn’t for a lack of trying — and, as the company tells it, could be reversing very soon, at least if you’re willing to swallow one massive caveat. According to new reporting by the Financial Times , the company behind the Claude told a select group of tru
'Whoever wins AI, wins!' Trump warns 'traitors and leakers' to 'beware' and claims the 'conspiracy' against AI and data centers will only benefit China
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
AI companies are now aligned: there is a non-zero chance that AI could somehow end humanity. It's not a probable future, but there's enough uncertainty that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, among others, agree that some slowdown and oversight in AI development is in order. Who vociferously doesn't agree? US President Donald Trump. As the global freakout grows over AI's someti
iOS 27 and Siri AI Are Officially Available to Download
Gizmodo / 9h
The true Apple Intelligence invasion is here with iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and more.
Apple iOS 27 is out now: 8+ new features to try right away
Mashable / 9h
iOS 27 is here! The newest iPhone operating system has just been rolled out by Apple today. Here are a few of the must-try features that you should check out as soon as your iPhone is finished updating to the new OS. Siri AI This is the big one. Apple has completely reimagined its voice assistant Siri as a full-fledged AI assistant. Siri AI can now perform tasks and answer questions just like oth
3 captivating Netflix movies to watch this week (September 14 - 20)
How-To Geek / 9h
Everyone is always so focused on new, new, new. But Netflix 's back catalog of movies has legs, too. A week after I pointed you toward Straight Outta Compton and Alien , both are still holding strong on the U.S. charts. This week, Angelina Jolie joins them with her thriller Those Who Want Me Dead , which I get into below.
Massive Footprints Found in North Dakota Reveal How T. Rex Walked
Gizmodo / 9h
The adult dinosaur had a 13-foot stride, and moved about as fast as a human walking at a brisk pace.
You can use Gemini to help you organize your files on Google Drive
Engadget / 9h
If your Google Drive has become a mess of files, folders and photos, Gemini can lend a hand by suggesting new ways to properly put them back in order.
Pre-orders for the Android-based Googlebook laptops open on September 21
Engadget / 9h
Gemini Intelligence is at the heart of the operating system powering Google's upcoming laptops.
The AI industry has taken a doomer turn. What now?
MIT Technology Review / 9h
This story appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . This weekend, Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, posted an essay calling for a brake on the pace of development of LLMs . Amodei cites the looming dangers he sees from the technology, from its use in cyberattacks and bioterrorism to its potential to wreck the economy. The h
Amazon Prime Video takes on TikTok with short-form news clips
TechCrunch / 10h
Prime Video is adding on-demand local and national news clips as Amazon joins other streamers experimenting with short-form video to capture younger viewers.
Best Rewards Card Offers Right Now — Up To 175,000 Points In Bonuses For Premium Travel [September 2026]
View from the Wing / 10h
September 2026 brings some best-ever credit card offers, with new bonuses added and others already gone. Here’s the up-to-date list of the most lucrative deals still available.
'Theft, lies, cover-up': US government slams Huawei for alleged criminal activity as blockbuster trial begins
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The US Department of Justice has accused Huawei of conspiring to steal secrets from five US companies Huawei is accused of a prolonged campaign of theft, covering a 20 year period Admissions from Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, are set to be used as evidence in the trial Court proceedings have begun against Huawei in the United States, with the US Department of Justice accusing t
ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into hacking themselves
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TechCrunch / 10h
If you clicked on a fake HBO Max ad on Reddit in the past week, you might have fallen victim to a rising "ClickFix" security threat.
This Anker 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station Is 41% Off 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. If your nightstand is buried under Apple charging cables (guilty as charged), the Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station can replace all of them. It can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. It’s designed for desktops, bedside tables, and pret
Apple Wallet vs. Google Wallet: What are the differences between them?
Engadget / 10h
Whether you use Apple Pay or Google Pay mostly depends on your device, but there are some small ways they differ that you might not notice at first.
Waymo's robotaxis are now available in Las Vegas
Engadget / 10h
Waymo's fully autonomous rides will initially serve those around the city's main strip.
These forks prove that the best open-source projects never truly die
How-To Geek / 10h
There's a saying that "the internet never forgets, "which is a nice soundbite, but in truth some things are lost forever on the net. Once a server goes down and the last copy of that data is disconnected, that's it.
Elon Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI just moved to dismiss their lawsuit against Apple
Engadget / 10h
A lawsuit from last year accused the iPhone-maker of suppressing apps like Grok on the App Store.
Bernie Sanders Proposes Banning Superintelligent AI and Imprisoning Developers for 20 Years
Futurism / 10h
While the US appears to be further away from meaningful AI regulations than ever before, lawmakers certainly have plenty of ideas on how the country could go about setting meaningful rules. It’s a particularly precarious moment as fears over rogue AI models wreaking havoc and endangering humanity continue to mount. Even tech leaders from the majority of frontier AI labs have started to coalesce a
You Really Should Book Your Holiday Flights Right Now
Gizmodo / 10h
The average domestic flight now costs $390, up from $290 a year ago.
You Can Get This Bissell Cordless Stick Vacuum for $100 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Pet hair tends to gather in inconvenient places—along baseboards, under furniture, and on upholstery—which can make dragging out a full-size upright vacuum feel like more trouble than the mess warrants. The cordless Bissell PowerClean DualBrush is designed for these routine cleanups, and it is currently on sale for $259.99
If You Love 'The Paper,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Paper isn’t exactly a sequel to The Office— despite existing in the same universe and sharing the character Oscar Nuñez (played by Office alum Oscar Martinez), the show is its own animal. Unlike Michael Scott, Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) has a noble quest in saving the Toledo Truth Teller from the sad fate facing most local newspapers, and
Volkswagen’s crazy-efficient EV borrows an idea from Slate
TechCrunch / 10h
Volkswagen's new efficiency-minded halo car is almost twice as efficient as the most efficient production car, the Lucid Air.
A Long Winter review: Fred Hechinger fronts a beautiful, unmissable queer drama
Mashable / 10h
There's a unique heartbreak to realizing our parents aren't who we imagined. A Long Winter is about that agony, and how one might grow from it. From English writer/director Andrew Haigh ( Weekend, All of Us Strangers ) A Long Winter centers on a quietly queer protagonist, who comes to understand himself and what he wants through the hard, cold lesson of who his parents really are. And the result
Grab the Lego Star Wars advent calendar for a record-low price
Mashable / 10h
Save 22%: As of Sept. 14, pick up the 2026 Lego Star Wars advent calendar at Amazon for $35, taking $9.99 off the price ofe $44.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars advent calendar $35 at Amazon $44.99 Save $9.99 Legos are notoriously expensive, and holiday-themed Legos can get notoriously difficult to get, especially for gift shopping. My tip? Buy in advance where you can. For a
Netflix is making movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven
Engadget / 10h
Netflix's deal with Sega includes a new Sonic animated series as well as movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven.
How to know if your USB-C ports can support video
Engadget / 10h
Your USB-C port can do a lot, but it won't necessarily be able to transfer video. Understanding what yours can do makes it easy to choose the best video option.
This Android storage cleanup trick found gigabytes I didn’t know I was wasting
How-To Geek / 10h
My current phone, a Pixel 10 Pro , is the first phone I've ever owned that packs 256GB of storage space. Almost six months into owning it, I've still got plenty of storage left, and I'm in no hurry to free up space. But when I recently looked up how much storage I could free up on it for a piece I was writing, I discovered that Spotify took up almost 15GB of space. This wasn't new, but I complete
Siri AI is here as Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate and other major OS updates
Engadget / 11h
The kinks are still being worked out for users in the EU and China though.
Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Stonehenge is the most famous example of megalithic architecture across Britain and Ireland, but there are plenty of others, including Calanais, Newgrange, and Avebury, as well as the Devil's Arrows. The latter is Britain's tallest standing stone alignment, yet little is known about the provenance of its stones. Scientists have confirmed that the stones came from a site 18 kilometers (11 miles) a
Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In the 2010s, Valve was at the forefront of a virtual reality revolution that looked to some like it would upend the gaming industry. The Valve of six to ten years ago seemed committed to being a major player in the world of PC-connected VR headsets, first through its “strategic partnership” with HTC on the impressive-for-the-time Vive headset (plus the SteamVR platform standard that powered it)
"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In the badlands of Chakwal, in north-central Pakistan, Bestway Cement is transforming plots of dry earth and olive and peach groves into a forest of solar panels. Its efforts will add 6.34 megawatts of generation capacity by the end of the year, the company says, in addition to the 26 MW of photovoltaic cells currently in place. Already, solar generates over a quarter of the electricity powering
New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Volvo provided flights from Washington, DC, to London, England, and accommodation so Ars could see its refreshed vehicles. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Most cars get a midlife facelift about four years after first hitting the streets. It’s a chance for automakers to update the styling and introduce new features and engineering changes that are usually minor but can be quite dramati
With iOS 27, I’m actually using Siri again
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple’s long-delayed Siri overhaul is finally here with iOS 27, and it changes how useful the assistant feels day to day.
macOS 27: new Siri takes on AI productivity apps
TechCrunch / 11h
The two most noticeable things about macOS 27 Golden Gate are the newly updated Siri AI and the design changes that make windows and icons more consistent.
OpenAI IPO will not take place in 2026, Sam Altman says
Mashable / 11h
This was supposed to be the year of blockbuster artificial intelligence IPOs, but over the weekend, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the company will no longer go public in 2026. In an interview with Fortune , Altman said the IPO would be "ill-timed" given escalating concerns over AI safety and development. Altman told Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell that the IPO would not take place in 20
First-time discount: The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds are over $20 off
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $22.99: The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max earbuds are on sale at Amazon for 10% off with code NW94IXSS62S2 , brining them down to $207 instead of the list price of $229.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Soundcore Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max $207 at Amazon $229.99 Save $22.99 use code NW94IXSS62S2 at checkout If you're one to walk around with at least one earbud in for most of the day, yo
At $80, this HP Envy 6165 all-in-one printer deal is one of the cheapest ways to upgrade a home office right now
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The HP Envy 6165 is one of the cheapest inkjets around right now - and it does everything most home and home office users will need, making it one of the least expensive ways to add print, scan, and copy capability to a desk setup. • Best for: Families, students, and remote workers who need a capable inkjet for printing, scanning, and copying. • The deal: The HP Envy 6165 all-in-one printer is no
Netflix Is Making a ‘Sonic’ Series for Little Kids
Gizmodo / 11h
The streamer is also expanding its Sega portfolio with movies based on 'Crazy Taxi' and 'Stranger Than Heaven.'
Valve Steam Frame review: Solid standalone VR that's too little, too late
Engadget / 11h
The Steam Frame is a pretty great standalone VR headset, it's just too bad it costs over $1,000.
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx
Engadget / 11h
Valve has unveiled pricing for its new VR headset, and like the Steam Machine, it's bound to be controversial.
Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll
TechCrunch / 11h
Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri without opening the app.
Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
BBC News / 11h
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.
How to watch Leeds vs Newcastle: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Premier League 2026/27
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Leeds vs Newcastle: Today (Mon, Sep. 14) at 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 5am AEST (Tue) Streams: USA Network via YouTube TV (10-day free trial) (US) / Sky Sports (UK) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (try 100% risk free) Today's Leeds vs Newcastle live streams sees two teams who have made unbeaten starts to the Premier League 2026/27 season meet at Elland Road in what promises to be an enthralling Monday-ni
You gave Microsoft permission to collect your typing data when you set up Windows—here's how to reverse it
How-To Geek / 11h
When you set up a brand-new Windows PC, you probably want to get through the setup screens as quickly as possible so you can start using your shiny new computer. That makes it easy to click through Microsoft's privacy options without paying much attention to what you've actually enabled. One of those settings allows Microsoft to collect samples of what you type or write.
New York Seizes a Dozen Celebrity Deepfake Websites
Wired / 11h
In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims.
Steam Frame Review: Valve Shows Us VR Was Always Meant to Be a Toy
Gizmodo / 11h
The Steam Frame VR headset doesn’t do anything but play games, but there are so many more reasons to care.
Valve’s Steam Frame VR Headset Is Just as Expensive as the Steam Machine
Gizmodo / 11h
The Steam Frame VR headset is all about gaming, and that means RAMageddon has taken the screws to its price tag.
CISA warns hackers are exploiting max severity GitLab flaw — urges all businesses to patch immediately
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
CISA added GitLab CVE‑2026‑85706, a critical path traversal flaw, to its KEV catalog Exploitation already observed; attackers can read sensitive files via commits API without authentication GitLab patched in CE/EE 19.3.2, 19.2.6, and 19.1; agencies given three days to update The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a new GitLab vulnerability to its KEV catalog, war
Digital rights advocates urge EU to step in and save encryption from Canada's Bill C-22
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A coalition of privacy organizations is urging the EU to intervene against Canada's Bill C-22 The proposed law could compel European tech companies to weaken encryption and retain user metadata This follows a massive backlash in Canada from major tech giants and leading VPN providers In a last-ditch effort to protect end-to-end encryption, digital rights advocates are calling on the European Unio
Would you buy a Beats game controller? Apple is apparently working on its own iPhone controller, and the Beats team could be leading on how it looks and feels
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Apple is reportedly working on Beats-branded game controllers for iPhones Mark Gurman says Apple has been working on them for almost a year Gurman suggests the Beats team is leading on both 'product engineering and conception' Apple seemingly continues to show its devotion to gaming with something that's in the pipeline for iOS gamers. As reported by PC Mag , macOS 26.7 code references two unrele
This clever Anker 13-in-1 docking station deal upgrades your laptop into a serious triple-monitor workstation
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
This is one of the cleverest docking stations I've ever seen from Anker (or anyone else for that matter). This 13-in-1 dock with a detachable hub supports everything from triple display output to 100W laptop charging over a single cable. • Best for: Remote workers, creators, gamers, and office professionals who want a multi-monitor setup at home with a compact travel hub for on the move. • The de
I just added a permanent Menu Bar to my iPad in iPadOS 27, and it's made my Apple tablet feel much more Mac-like
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Apple has traditionally kept the iPad closer to the iPhone in terms of core functionality (even after it released iPadOS as a standalone software package in 2019), but iPadOS 26 marked a distinct shift towards making the iPad feel more Mac-like . And honestly, this change in direction made sense. After all, iPads now run MacBook-level M-series chips; the iPad Pro (2025) , for instance, uses the M
Summers not over yet: Grab the Ninja Slushi on sale for $120 off
Mashable / 11h
Save $120: The usually $349.99 Ninja Slushi is on sale for $229.99 at Best Buy as of Sept. 14. This 34% discount comes as a Best Buy Deal of the Day, meaning that come Sept. 15, the Slushi will be back up in price. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi $229.99 $349.99 Save $120 Whether it be slushie or a frosé, there's something about a frozen drink that screams summertime in a cup. "B
Last chance: The ultra mini, ultra trendy Xteink e-reader is only $63 at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $15.82 : As of Sept. 14, the Xteink X3 mini e-reader is on sale at Amazon for just $63.18 as a Lightning deal. That's 20% in savings, but you'll have to act fast. Opens in a new window Credit: Xteink Xteink X3 mini e-reader $63.18 at Amazon $79 Save $15.82 If you've ever wished you could slip a book into your pocket, the Xteink X3 mini e-reader was made for you. And for a limited time, it's
5 reasons a Raspberry Pi is the best companion for a jailbroken Kindle
How-To Geek / 11h
A jailbroken Kindle can do a lot more than simply allow you to install better reading software such as KOReader. If you combine a Kindle with a Raspberry Pi, you may be surprised at what even an old Kindle is able to do.
What makes digital wallets safer than physical ones?
Engadget / 11h
Digital wallets are convenient, but they also bring a ton of security features that help keep your cards protected.
Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans
TechCrunch / 11h
The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety constraints meant to implement those principles.
The Planet Mercury Appears to Have Shrunken Drastically, “Like a Balloon Left Out in the Cold”
Futurism / 11h
Scientists say that the planet Mercury has been actively shrinking over the billions of years that it’s orbited the Sun, a process that’s leaving cracked-up wrinkles behind like an old apple . At just one-third the size of Earth, it’s already the smallest planet in our solar system — it’s larger than Pluto, but Pluto is no longer classified as a planet — in a title it’s bound to hold on to as its
The super-cheap Google Fitbit Air's new Health Guardian features rollout — including Blood Pressure Trends and Insulin Resistance — is one in the eye for expensive rivals like Whoop
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The Google Fitbit Air is getting some new features introduced with the Google Pixel Watch 5 Health Guardian includes Insulin Resistance Trends, Blood Pressure Trends and Sleep Breathing Quality These features are not behind a Google Health Premium subscription, and are available on the Google Health app for free The Google Fitbit Air is one of the best cheap fitness trackers , a $99.99 / £84.99 /
Donated livers can be made biologically younger
MIT Technology Review / 11h
Once an organ is removed from a donor’s body, the clock starts ticking. Surgeons usually flush the organ with a preservative solution , bag it, and put it on ice—where it immediately starts to degrade. The team has a matter of hours to get it into a recipient’s body. There’s another option—one that has been growing in popularity in recent years, especially for donated organs that aren’t in the he
AI agents blew the whistle on their cheating colleagues
MIT Technology Review / 11h
A group of AI agents asked to solve a series of math problems split into rival factions—when some cheated, others tried to stop them. That whistleblowing behavior, seen for the first time in a recent experiment run by Google DeepMind, could have implications for alignment researchers trying to keep swarms of autonomous AI agents in line. Researchers at frontier labs hope large swarms of agents wo
Dinner time saved and toddler meltdown avoided – my experience with the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 power station
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
After eight years of bouncing around various cities and job roles, I decided to move back to the countryside where I grew up – all during the 2020 lockdown chaos. I wanted my kids to enjoy the same outdoor freedom I had as a child, and for the most part, a return to rural living lived up to the dream. All except for one considerable headache: power outages. It seemed like any level of weather led
Pennsylvania Officials Report Yet Another Death Linked to Measles as Outbreak Grows
Gizmodo / 12h
It's the third measles-associated death in the state this year, though the CDC has yet to officially acknowledge any so far.
What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?
BBC News / 12h
AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.
Microsoft Cloud accounts stolen in highly complex impersonation and passkey phishing campaign
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft warns of a sophisticated campaign tricking users into updating passkeys via fake IT calls Victims redirected to adversary‑in‑the‑middle sites mimicking Microsoft login to steal access Attackers exfiltrate files from SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange; phishing‑resistant MFA advised Passkeys have made stealing passwords obsolete. To work around this change, hackers have started tricking
Trump Decides Now Would Be a Great Time to Support Flock Cameras
Gizmodo / 12h
With the midterms approaching, Trump is backing automated license plate readers, data centers, and efforts to keep AI development moving at full speed.
Waymo opens robotaxi service in Las Vegas
TechCrunch / 12h
Las Vegas will be Waymo's 15th commercial robotaxi market.
The DJI Mini 3 is $104 off at Amazon right now
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 14, you can get the DJI Mini 3 for $315, down from $419, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount or a $104 price cut. DJI Mini 3 $315 at Amazon $419 Save $104 If you follow tech news at all, you probably know the U.S. government has been trying to ban DJI drones for what feels like forever. Lawmakers blocked any new models from being approved in the States, but existing drones already
Roborock just launched the Saros 20 Flow, and its already on sale for $200 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $200: The new Roborock Saros 20 Flow is now available in the U.S. and it's on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99 with the on-page coupon, down from the normal price of $1,699.99. That's a 12% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros 20 Flow $1,499.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $200 It's no secret that Roborock is a leader in both robot vacuums and robot lawn mowers , and the l
The hidden legal dangers of your video doorbell and security cameras — how to protect yourself without getting caught out
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
When Jon Woodard proudly installed the latest security technology on his Oxfordshire home, including a Ring video doorbell and a security camera on his shed, little did he realise that it would result in a landmark case that was to set him back thousands of pounds in damages. The dispute began innocently enough with an invitation from Mr Woodard to his neighbour, Dr Mary Fairhurst, for a tour of
How to fix Outlook's "Your message can't be displayed right now" error
Engadget / 12h
When Outlook runs into issues, whether on the web or its desktop version, you can fix them and get back to your mail.
‘Goody Goody’ Serves Up a Wicked Slice of Pregnancy Horror
Gizmodo / 12h
‘The Love Witch’ star Samantha Robinson plays a mother-to-be whose home birth goes diabolically awry.
Southwest Flight Attendant Union Gets An Overseer—Will Audit How They’re Spending Member Dues
View from the Wing / 12h
TWU International cites internal conflict and gives a new overseer authority to examine Southwest’s flight attendant union finances. The intervention follows disputes over dues and treatment of critics, though the letters don’t identify the immediate trigger.
Please stop using these 5 storage drives in 2026
How-To Geek / 12h
When was the last time you took stock of what storage types you were using? If you have an older computer, it’s possible at least one of your drives is using a tech that’s 40 years old. Here are five storage types that are officially too old to use in 2026.
Get ready for NFL season at Best Buy — save up to 51% on NFL Sunday Ticket and score big-screen TVs from $229
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Watching the NFL just got cheaper thanks to Best Buy. The retailer is offering a massive 51% discount on NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube or YouTube TV for Best Buy Plus and Total members. • Shop more NFL deals at Best Buy NFL Sunday Ticket gives fans a premium viewing experience, letting you watch every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game. You can also watch four games live at once with Multiview,
Wildfires May Have Inspired the Invention of Pottery, Scientist Says
Gizmodo / 12h
The “natural kiln hypothesis” argues that intense wildfires taught prehistoric humans that fire hardened clay—and that this could be useful for making new tools.
Amazon Suspends Flights With Airline Whose Plane Crashed in Miami
NYT > Technology / 12h
The online retailer said it would “pause” its relationship with 21 Air, the cargo airline operating a Boeing 767 that overshot a runway in Miami.
Delta ends 19-year Monterey hiatus, returns to Central Coast with 2 routes
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Delta Air Lines is returning to California's Central Coast for the first time in almost 19 years. In December, the airline will launch service from the Golden State's Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). It's a return that's certainly a long time coming. Delta last operated regular service to the airport in January 2008. Now, most of its top competitors — including American Airlines, United Airlines
Sources say Automattic’s board is out after failed attempt to oust CEO Matt Mullenweg
TechCrunch / 12h
Given that these departed board members were those who voted to put Mullenweg on a paid leave of absence to begin with, it makes sense that a board shakeup has taken place.
Sony PlayStation Store Credit settlement: How to claim your piece of the $7.85 million
Mashable / 12h
A digital PlayStation game you bought years ago could soon put a little credit back in your account. Sony’s proposed $7.85 million settlement would compensate eligible U.S. customers for certain PlayStation Store purchases, with automatic payments for those whose accounts are still active. Here’s how to check whether you’re included and what happens next. Which PlayStation purchases qualify? The
Grab the Garmin vívoactive 6 for its best price ever at $70 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $70 : As of Sept. 14, the Garmin vívoactive 6 smartwatch is on sale for $229.99 at Amazon. That's 23% or $70 off its list price of $299.99, and its best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 6 smartwatch $229.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $70 If you're shopping for a new smartwatch and can't decide between the various brands on the market, let me be the first to reco
All the phones T-Mobile is giving away for free right now (including the iPhone 18 Pro)
Mashable / 12h
Free phones available at T-Mobile in September 2026: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Free (up to $1,200 off) with an eligible trade-in in any condition or when switching on an eligible plan. Apple iPhone 17 Free with a new line and port-in on an eligible plan (no trade-in needed). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Free with an eligible trade-in on an eligible plan. Google Pixel 11 Free when you activate a new line on
Meta’s leaked VR headset looks to be everything I’ve wanted since it made the Meta Quest Pro
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Meta Connect 2026 is fast approaching, and it seems a big surprise hardware announcement has just been leaked — by none other than Meta itself. It’s not much but our first official look at the so-called Project Phoenix has me very excited that we might finally get the Meta Quest Pro successor I’ve been begging for. The leak was spotted by prolific Meta leaker Luna, who found a never-before-seen h
What's the biggest IMAX theater in the world? It depends who you ask
Engadget / 12h
Working out which movie theater hosts the world's biggest IMAX screen can be quite confusing. It all comes down to whether you want a true IMAX experience.
Phone makers ditched 3.5mm for USB-C, but which one offers better audio quality?
Engadget / 12h
Working out whether to invest in headphones with a 3.5mm jack or USB-C connector can be tricky. Turns out, there's a lot more to it than how you plug them in.
I tried to hack my own network from the outside and learned why port forwarding is such a security faux pas
How-To Geek / 12h
I am not a professional red teamer or security researcher, but my background is in systems engineering and DevOps, so I spend a lot of time working with Linux, networking, firewalls, virtualization, and infrastructure security. I already knew the obvious security rules.
‘It 100% sounded just like her’: AI voice scams are getting frighteningly convincing — here’s how to protect your family
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AI voice cloning has reached the point where scammers can convincingly imitate human voices — and worryingly, research suggests we're not particularly good at telling the difference. Take the case of one X user , for instance, who posted: “Got a call from my wife telling me she forgot her wallet and needed the credit card to pay for her gas. Except my wife was at home with me, and drives a Tesla.
