Massive breach of Elon Musks X allegedly leaks over 200 million users email addresses
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300+Mashable / 21h
There's allegedly been a significant data breach at Elon Musk's X , formerly known as Twitter. Over the weekend, the cybersecurity team at SafetyDetectives discovered a post on the prominent hacking message board BreachForums from a poster named ThinkingOne. The post included a 34 GB .CSV file containing more than 201 million entries of data reportedly belonging to X users. This data includes ple
Qualcomm acquires generative AI division of Vietnamese startup VinAI
500+TechCrunch / 15h
Qualcomm has acquired the generative AI division of VinAI, an AI research company headquartered in Hanoi, for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced on Monday. The move marks Qualcomm’s continued expansion into the AI tooling sector. VinAI, which was founded by former DeepMind research scientist Hung Bui, develops a range of generative AI technologies, including […]
The CDC Has Been Gutted
7KWired / 15h
Thousands of CDC employees who worked on things like preventing HIV and lead poisoning have been told they were subject to a reduction in force. Experts say people will die.
Technical capabilities on the horizon for conversational AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 32min
Right now, AI is the dumbest it will ever be. I hear that line all the time. Our favorite adjectives of “unprecedented” or “exponential growth” can’t quite capture the pace at which AI is learning, iterating, and advancing. The models that wow us today might be rudimentary tomorrow. It’s both a scary and thrilling thought. Scary, when we think of regulations playing catch up, the computational ba
Proton Brings More Heavily-Requested Features to Drive and Docs
How-To Geek / 59min
Proton has announced significant updates to its Proton Drive and Proton Docs services, including features that previously required alternatives like Google Drive and OneDrive.
RIP Val Kilmer, Our Batman, Huckleberry, and Plenty More
100+Gizmodo / 2h
Batman Forever , Willow and Heat helped turn Val Kilmer into a beloved film presence and one of the leading men of his generation.
Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: When is it and how to watch
Mashable / 2h
Back in January, Nintendo did us all a solid and told us that the Switch 2 is real and we would hear more about it soon. "Soon" is now. Nintendo is holding a Nintendo Direct livestream at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 2 to tell us (presumably) everything we want to know about Switch 2. You will be able to watch it live on Nintendo's YouTube channel . Unfortunately, Nintendo hasn't yet said how lo
Honda will sell off historic racing parts, including bits of Senna’s V10
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Honda's motorsport division must be doing some spring cleaning. Today, the Honda Racing Corporation announced that it's getting into the memorabilia business, offering up parts and even whole vehicles for fans and collectors. And to kick things off, it's going to auction some components from the RA100E V10 engines that powered the McLaren Honda MP4/5Bs of Ayrton Senna and Gerhard Berger to both F
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 2
Mashable / 4h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 2, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 2, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. 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, Su
Hurdle hints and answers for April 2, 2025
Mashable / 4h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Krypto Shines in Brand New Footage From James Gunn’s Superman
28Gizmodo / 4h
The Warner Bros. and DC Studios CinemaCon presentation gave a new peek at DC's upcoming superhero movie.
Trump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok’s Fate
NYT > Technology / 6h
They are expected to convene on Wednesday to discuss a potential sale of the app, which faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.
Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson’s Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH
2KWired / 6h
Leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health, the US’s leading medical research agency, were swept up Tuesday in the Trump administration’s latest firing blitz.
I review all the best camera phones, but I think Samsung and Apple should just copy the Fujifilm X100VI already
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
I review the best camera phones, but I recently bought myself a dedicated camera. I carry a Galaxy S25 Ultra and an iPhone 16 Pro daily, yet I just bought a camera that's intentionally simpler . My phones boast optical zoom up to 5X and digital reach well beyond that. I chose a camera with a fixed lens and a field of view slightly wider than my natural vision. I'm continually impressed by what th
SpaceX and Apple reported spat could spell bad news for Starlink and your iPhone’s satellite communication features
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
SpaceX apparently wants to block Globalstar's access to some satellite frequencies Globalstar receives Apple funding to help expand iPhone's satellite features Apple and SpaceX may have previously failed to make a deal over a collaboration Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Apple are reportedly in a spat that could ultimately lead to spotty signals for services like Starlink and iPhone satellite communicatio
It's Never Been More Over For Tesla
300+Futurism / 8h
Things have been looking rocky at Tesla for a while now. Even before CEO Elon Musk began ripping through the federal government to global outcry , its late-2024 sales were way down . Now that feels like a lifetime ago, as mass recalls , performance issues , and anti-Musk protests have united to erase some $800 billion in Tesla's market value. And as the once-mighty Tesla falls by the wayside, a r
We Tasted the Star Wars Foodie Fun at Disneyland’s Season of the Force
34Gizmodo / 8h
Now through May 11, you can enjoy themed eats and sips inspired by the galaxy far, far away.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Bose Smart Soundbar
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Bose Smart Soundbar wasn't very well received by reviewers when it came out last fall, citing small improvements for a larger price tag. But now with a $100 discount, we can have a serious conversation about who it's good for. You can get the Bose Smart Soundbar for $39
Credit card transfer bonuses (April): Get bonus points when you transfer to Etihad, IHG and more
100+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities to maximize your points and miles and work your way toward fantastic award redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to an airline or hotel partner during one of these bonus periods. Remember, thoug
National Security Council adds Gmail to its list of bad decisions
Engadget / 8h
The Washington Post reports that members of the White House's National Security Council have used personal Gmail accounts to conduct government business. National security advisor Michael Waltz and a senior aide of his both used their own accounts to discuss sensitive information with colleagues, according to the Post 's review and interviews with government officials who spoke to the newspaper a
Security firm Check Point confirms data breach, but says users have nothing to worry about
Impact (Enterprise TA0040)•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
A hacker claims to be selling data stolen from Check Point Security firm says data is from an old breach that has been dealt with But some security experts aren't convinced by this explanation A hacker is claiming to have stolen a “highly sensitive” dataset from Check Point - but the company is looking to play down any concerns users might have. The cybercriminal, going by the name of CoreInjecti
Woman Undresses At Spirit Airlines Gate In Fort Lauderdale, Ends Up Topless In Underwear As Police Intervene
100+View from the Wing / 8h
A topless female passenger in white underpants at the Fort Lauderdale airport pranced around gate G12. She had removed her clothing - though not her black shoes - and she appears to be in an argument with a male travel companion who tries to give her back her outfit. A police officer gives her back her top, and she puts it on. G12 is a Spirit Airlines gate. Continue reading ...
The Majority of Scientists Are Now Considering Fleeing America
200+Futurism / 8h
As Donald Trump's administration continues to gut scientific funding and diminish the role of research — all while installing crackpot anti-vaccine figureheads to lead entire federal agencies — scientists are starting to look for greener pastures. According to a Nature poll of more than 1,200 scientists , a startling 75 percent said they're now considering leaving the United States. Europe and Ca
April Fool's Shows Game Developers Know What We Want—They Just Don't Care
How-To Geek / 9h
Today is April Fools' day, and that means you've probably seen a bunch of gaming-related April Fools' announcements that range from just dumb to very annoying. The same thing happens every year, sadly.
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building for Free
1KWired / 9h
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.
If You Find a Meteorite, Can You Keep It?
How-To Geek / 9h
Meteorites are awesome. It's not just a rock, it's a space rock! So, what do you do if you find a space rock here on planet Earth? It depends on where you find it, but there's a good chance you will be able to keep it.
Lufthansa Business Class: One Cabin, Five Seat Types, And Up To $1,380 More Just To Sit Together
View from the Wing / 9h
We've known this was coming for some time, and the price of seat assignments in business class on Lufthansa was even published back in December, but it's officially here: 'Allegri$$ Day'. Continue reading ...
Meta’s $1,000 Smartglasses Will Likely Have a Tiny Display and a Potential Problem with Interoperability
45Gizmodo / 9h
Meta's 'Hypernova' glasses could cost well over $1,000 and include a tiny display on one lens with its own, tiny app tray.
Now You See Me 3 Finally Has the Best, Most Obvious Title
39Gizmodo / 9h
Now You See Me, Now You Don't is directed by Ruben Fleischer and will be in theaters November 14—with a fourth film coming, too.
First tokamak component installed in a commercial fusion plant
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
There are a remarkable number of commercial fusion power startups, considering that it's a technology that's built a reputation for being perpetually beyond the horizon. Many of them focus on radically new technologies for heating and compressing plasmas, or fusing unusual combinations of isotopes. These technologies are often difficult to evaluate—they can clearly generate hot plasmas, but it's
“Chaos” at state health agencies after US illegally axed grants, lawsuit says
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Nearly half of US states sued the federal government and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today in a bid to halt the termination of $11 billion in public health grants. The lawsuit was filed by 23 states and the District of Columbia. "The grant terminations, which came with no warning or legally valid explanation, have quickly caused chaos for state health agencies tha
6 Activities to Keep You Busy When the Internet Goes Down
How-To Geek / 9h
Losing internet access can feel like everything comes to a standstill, and repeatedly refreshing the Wi-Fi doesn't help. While it used to frustrate me, experiencing these issues has taught me how to make the most of the downtime. Here are some ways to pass the time until the internet is back up.
Extensions Are Coming to Chrome for Android (But Not How You Think)
How-To Geek / 9h
Several Android browsers support extensions, but Chrome is notably not one of them. However, Chrome extensions might be coming to Android, but not in the way you think. Google is working on a special "desktop" version of Chrome for Android that supports browser extensions.
OnlyFans Sued by Two Dudes Who Suddenly Realized They May Not Be Chatting With Real Models
67Gizmodo / 9h
Two guys from Illinois just learned the terrible truth.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI Can't Stop Tweeting Out the N-Word
51Futurism / 10h
Creative racists have figured out how to get Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot that is now officially part of X , to tweet out racial slurs — and now, the chatbot seems like it can't stop. For weeks now, users on the site formerly known as Twitter have been manipulating Grok into saying all kinds of bigoted stuff using the social network's newish feature allowing users to tag the chatbot and get autom
Air France’s lie-flat business-class seats to get mattress pads through luxury Accor brand partnership
The Points Guy / 10h
Fresh off of a glitzy reveal of its new long-haul first-class suites, Air France is announcing an upgrade for its international business class — one that should mean a better night’s sleep on flights to and from the French capital. The Paris-based carrier is partnering with a luxury hotel brand on new mattress pads for its lie-flat business-class seats. They’ll start appearing on the airline’s lo
You're Not Making the Most of Task Scheduler in Windows
How-To Geek / 10h
Task Scheduler is a hidden gem in Windows that many users overlook. I was no different—until I finally tried it and wondered why I hadn’t used it sooner. From scheduling PC restarts to running custom scripts, here are some tasks you can effortlessly automate with this powerful tool.
Arkansas Judge Kills Social Media Age Verification Law, Says It Violates the First Amendment
200+Gizmodo / 10h
“Arkansas takes a hatchet to adults’ and minors’ protected speech alike though the Constitution demands it use a scalpel,” the judge said.
iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 Sneakily Enable Automatic Updates on Your iPhone and Mac
Lifehacker / 10h
Apple just released iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 for the iPhone and Mac, respectively. Once you complete the update, you'll see a prompt informing you that, as part of the update, the company has enabled automatic updates on your device, even if you had previously switched them off. This means that, unless you do something, Apple will start downloading and installing future software updates to your de
American cyber brass calls for retaliatory strikes against China, but is the US really ready?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
3 points In the wake of the Salt Typhoon attacks that compromised most of the major telecommunications providers in the US, many in the upper echelons of power are pushing for offensive cyber operations against China. The move would model a tit-for-tat strategy, in that China has struck the US, so the US should strike China, and vice-versa until they stop. The difficulty with that strategy, as le
Fairmont is bringing sky-high views and a 65-foot infinity pool to Tokyo
The Points Guy / 10h
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will open its first-ever property in Japan this summer and is now taking reservations for the Tokyo hotel. The Fairmont Tokyo , which is set to open July 1, will house 217 rooms and suites high in the sky on floors 36 through 42 (with the lobby on the 35th floor), Fairmont shared with TPG. Thanks to its elevated position, guests will be able to take in breathtaking views
Lego’s April Releases Concern Hobbits
30Gizmodo / 10h
Like any good shirefolk, Lego's April 2025 sets might be small in stature, but high on quality.
Apple enables RCS messaging for Google Fi subscribers at last
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Apple spent years ignoring RCS, allowing iPhones to offer a degraded messaging experience with Android users. This made Android folks unwelcome in many a group chat, but Apple finally started rectifying this issue last year with the addition of RCS support in iOS. It has been a slow rollout, though, with Google's mobile service only now getting support. While Apple supports RCS messaging on iPhon
What we’re expecting from Nintendo’s Switch 2 announcement Wednesday
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
With its planned Switch 2 Direct presentation scheduled for Wednesday morning , Nintendo is set to finally fully pull back the curtain on a console we've been speculating about for years now . We'll have plenty of reporting and analysis of whatever Nintendo announces in the days to come. In the meantime, though, we thought it would be fun to put down a marker on some of the key announcements we e
Trump Regime Used Gmail Accounts to Discuss Sensitive Plans: Report
400+Gizmodo / 10h
But her emails.
How to get maximum value from the United MileagePlus program
22The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. United Airlines MileagePlus program offers some great redemption options on United and partner airlines. United’s Star Alliance membership allows you to earn and redeem miles on Air Canada, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and more. Not only is the airline loyalty program free to join, but United miles never expire. Eve
Longtime Writing Community NaNoWriMo Shuts Down After AI Drama
200+Gizmodo / 10h
National Novel Writing Month is no more (at least formally).
Researchers suggest OpenAI trained AI models on paywalled O’Reilly books
62TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI has been accused by many parties of training its AI on copyrighted content sans permission. Now a new paper by an AI watchdog organization makes the serious accusation that the company increasingly relied on non-public books it didn’t license to train more sophisticated AI models. AI models are essentially complex prediction engines. Trained on […]
Here's the world's first mobile Wi-Fi 7 router, and I can't believe how ridiculously cheap it is
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
GL.iNet Slate 7 dual external antennas boost range for stable & extended coverage Quad-core 1.1GHz CPU with 1GB RAM ensures smooth operation USB-C power supports up to 12V/2.5A for efficiency GL.iNet has introduced the Slate 7 (GL-BE3600), the first mobile Wi-Fi 7 router, offering high-speed wireless and wired networking for demanding applications like 4K and 8K streaming and video conferencing s
Scientists Tried to Kill Spacecraft But It Was So Tough That It Refused to Die
43Futurism / 10h
While it was getting ready to power down its Gaia spacecraft, the European Space Agency encountered some unusual resistance. The spacecraft, which has been creating a highly detailed three-dimensional map of more than a billion stars throughout the Milky Way and beyond, proved surprisingly difficult to kill. "Switching off a spacecraft at the end of its mission sounds like a simple enough job," s
Andreessen Horowitz is trying to nab a piece of TikTok with Oracle, report says
31TechCrunch / 10h
The venture capital firm is reportedly in talks to invest in TikTok as part of a bid led by Oracle and other American investors looking to buy out TikTok from ByteDance, according to the Financial Times. TikTok is once again slated to be banned in the U.S. on April 5 unless its Chinese-based owner sells […]
An accounting startup has turned tax preparations into a Pokémon Showdown game
TechCrunch / 10h
Accounting software company Open Ledger has launched a new product in time for tax day. Meet PokéTax, a game that helps make tax filing quite fun. Instead of tax forms, users take on Tax Trainers — gym leaders — representing different parts of a tax form, such as income, deductions, and credits. Each leader asks […]
DJI's Excellent Osmo Mobile Stabilizer Is 22% Off Right Now
How-To Geek / 10h
Smartphone videography fans can now get the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, a three-axis gimbal stabilizer, for a cheaper price. The device is coming at a 22% discount, giving it the best price of the year.
The Sonos Arc Soundbar Is $300 Off Today
How-To Geek / 10h
Sonos has rolled out a major price cut on its popular Arc soundbar. Sonos is now offering the white model at a 33% discount from its original price.
You can now set up your new Mac with an iPhone or iPad, and it might just be the best new time-saver
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Apple's ushered in a new continuity feature with iOS 18.4 and macOS Sequoia 15.4 You can now use an iPhone or iPad to help set up your Mac While relatively small, this could be a huge time-saver Part of what makes the Apple ecosystem so good – and appealing to newcomers or folks just buying new devices – is the continuity between them, even including set-up. For instance, to set up an Apple Watch
Who are climate-conscious consumers? Not who you’d expect, says Northwind Climate
TechCrunch / 11h
Rather than divide people into demographic buckets, Northwind Climate analyzes survey responses for behavioral clues.
The Problem Isn’t Tinder’s New AI but the Dating Apps Themselves
30Gizmodo / 11h
Tinder and OpenAI's 'The Game Game' won't prove too effective at practicing your pick-up lines, but will remind you of what you're missing because of dating apps.
What to Expect From the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
Lifehacker / 11h
On Wednesday, April 2, Nintendo will finally host its first Direct entirely dedicated to Nintendo Switch 2. While we all know what the console looks like by now, there are still plenty of questions left for Nintendo to answer (and I'm expecting answers.) Here's what I'm looking out for, and where you can watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. The truth is, we really don't know what Nintendo is going
Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge
Engadget / 11h
An Arkansas law requiring social media companies to verify the ages of their users has been struck down by a federal judge who ruled that it was unconstitutional. The decision is a significant victory for the social media companies and digital rights groups that have opposed the law and others like it. Arkansas became the second state (after Utah) to pass an age verification law for social media
SpaceX Shares Stunning Polar Views From Its Historic Fram2 Mission
26Gizmodo / 11h
SpaceX launched the private Fram2 crew into an orbit never before traveled by humans.
The timeless genius of a 1980s Atari developer and his swimming salmon masterpiece
36Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In 1982, while most game developers were busy with space invaders and maze ghosts, Bill Williams created something far more profound: a game about swimming upstream against impossible odds. Salmon Run for the Atari 800 served as a powerful metaphor for life itself, one that resonates even more deeply when you learn about the creator's own struggles with cystic fibrosis. As a kid growing up in the
Satisfactory now has controller support, so there’s no excuse for your bad lines
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Satisfactory starts out as a game you play, then becomes a way you think . The only way I have been able to keep the ridiculous factory simulation from eating an even-more-unhealthy amount of my time was the game's keyboard-and-mouse dependency. But the work, it has found me—on my couch, on a trip, wherever one might game, really. In a 1.1 release on Satisfactory 's Experimental branch, there are
Mac-inspired mini PC has three unique, exciting features that I beg other mini PC designers to embrace and copy
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM01S features a 4-inch touchscreen with a 0-90° flip mechanism Magnetically attached port covers create a clean and adaptable workstation Dual-fan cooling system ensures optimal performance without overheating or throttling There are plenty of mini PCs on the market, but few feature a 4-inch touchscreen on a hinge, magnetically attached port covers, and a 0-90° flip mechanis
6 Switch Games That Will Benefit Most from Switch 2 Hardware
How-To Geek / 11h
Are you excited to see new Pokémon games finally running at 60 FPS? Are you tired of your Switch slacking during your laid-back gaming sessions? The Switch 2 is coming to answer all of our prayers, and these five games would benefit most from the performance boost.
How to use Appointment Scanner to find a Global Entry interview
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Global Entry , which gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad, is the most popular Trusted Traveler Program run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with over 10 million members . In theory, it’s a straightforward process . Perhaps the biggest hurdle is the inte
CoreWeave's Stock Now Spiking After Disastrous IPO
Futurism / 11h
AI hyperscaler CoreWeave's initial public offering was meant to serve as a litmus test for the industry. The firm went public on the stock market last week, becoming the first all-AI startup to have done so. It's hard to read the tea leaves over such a short period, but at first, it looked like the company — and industry, if CoreWeave is a bellwether — was in for rough times ahead. After opening
The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in April 2025
27Gizmodo / 12h
We've picked out the best horror, sci-fi, and genre titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, and beyond, including Andor , How to Train Your Dragon , and Terminator
Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup: Every game we predict will be available at launch
Mashable / 12h
The big Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation is almost upon us. Let's make some predictions. On Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. ET, Nintendo is going to blow the doors off the Switch 2, most likely telling us how much it will cost and when it will come out. That stuff is cool and good to know, but what about the games? At this point, Nintendo has only sort of confirmed one Switch 2 game that we're p
I Should Have Set Up Apple Family Sharing Sooner
How-To Geek / 12h
I took way too long to jump on the Apple Family Sharing train. Despite knowing about what it offers and how much money it saves, it never crossed my mind to actually commit to a Family Sharing plan until a need came up that I couldn't ignore.
Microsoft’s New PowerToys Search Is the Missing Feature Windows 11 Needs
How-To Geek / 12h
The PowerToys app, by Microsoft, is perhaps a Windows 11 power user's best friend, unlocking tons of capabilities and party tricks normally not available in your Windows 11 install. Now, the latest version is adding a new quick app launcher, and it might become your favorite way of firing up apps.
Cheap TVs’ incessant advertising reaches troubling new lows
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
TVs offer us an escape from the real world. After a long day, sometimes there’s nothing more relaxing than turning on your TV, tuning into your favorite program, and unplugging from the realities around you. But what happens when divisive, potentially offensive messaging infiltrates that escape? Even with streaming services making it easy to watch TV commercial-free, it can still be difficult for
FTC: 23andMe buyer must honor firm’s privacy promises for genetic data
24Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he's keeping an eye on 23andMe's bankruptcy proceeding and the company's planned sale because of privacy concerns related to genetic testing data. 23andMe and its future owner must uphold the company's privacy promises, Ferguson said in a letter sent yesterday to representatives of the US Trustee Program , a Justice Department division that o
How to Discover Which Apps Drain Your Laptop’s Battery the Most
Lifehacker / 12h
If you're out and about with your laptop, or just in a different room than your charging cable, you want to eke out as much time as possible before the next recharge—and an important part of that is knowing which apps are draining the battery the quickest. Once you know who the worst offenders are as far as battery drain is concerned, you can do something about it. Maybe you can use the programs
My Favorite Fitness Watch Is Getting Walking Workouts and a Smart Alarm
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin announced a new fitness watch today, the Vivoactive 6 . Its predecessor, the Vivoactive 5, is my pick for the best smartwatch to replace a Fitbit (beating out the Pixel Watch 3), and, if you ask me, it's the most underrated device in the Garmin lineup . The Vivoactive 6 is poised to be even better, adding a few new features, including a "sm
Gave up trying to install Chrome on Windows 11 because it wouldn’t work? Google has fixed this error, but I can’t believe how long it took
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Google’s Chrome installer for PCs with AMD and Intel CPUs has been broken for the past week Detective work suggests that the version for these PCs was accidentally replaced by the Arm installer, which is for very different Snapdragon CPUs While the issue has now been fixed, Google took a long time to resolve it Those trying to install the Chrome browser in Windows 11 or 10 over the course of the
You Deserve Better Than Hotel Pods And Airline Sludge—Here’s How To Start Every Travel Day Right
View from the Wing / 12h
My morning routine is simple. It starts with coffee, and eases into work. That's true whether I'm at home or on the road. I'm drinking a little less coffee than I used to. For years I joked that you could run my blood through a still once a week to filter out caffeine byproducts, and use that to run a local taxi fleet's alternative fuels experiment. Coffee plays an important role in travel - from
Mozilla Thunderbird Wants to Host Your Email, Too
How-To Geek / 12h
Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind the Firefox browser, is entering the email hosting market with a new service called Thundermail. This email service focuses on user privacy and aims to provide a strong, open-source alternative to well-known services like Gmail and Outlook.
How to Use Your Pixel's Hidden Linux Terminal (and Should You?)
How-To Geek / 12h
The terminal is the most widely used piece of Linux software, and now it even ships as an option on any Pixel phone. You just have to know where to look.
SkyTeam Lounge Access Changes: Domestic Access & 3-Hour Rule
89One Mile at a Time / 12h
Earlier this year, the SkyTeam alliance announced some changes to its lounge access rules, and they’re a mixed bag. I want to post a reminder of these updates, as they apply as of today, for better or worse. Details of SkyTeam lounge access rule changes The SkyTeam alliance has made a series of changes to its lounge access policies for visits as of April 1, 2025. These changes impact first and bu
Substack Says It Will Protect Writers Targeted by Trump’s Government
Gizmodo / 12h
The promise comes as a Tufts student faces deportation over an op-ed.
John Wick 5 Is Real, and There’s More Coming
53Gizmodo / 12h
An animated prequel that finally reveals John Wick's 'Impossible Task' is also in the works.
Airline credit cards vs. travel credit cards: Which are best?
29The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking for a credit card to earn rewards on travel, you’ll likely come across two main types: airline credit cards and general travel credit cards . While both types of cards can help you save on flights and other travel expenses, they differ in rewards structures, redemption options and perks —
Auto Sales Surged in Anticipation of Trump’s Tariffs
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
Sales of cars picked up recently partly as buyers rushed to lock in deals before President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on cars and auto parts go into effect.
Hasbro Is Finally Making the Emo Spider-Man 3 Action Figure of Your Dreams
82Gizmodo / 12h
Tobey Maguire's perfect hair swoop just might make you bust out your own questionable dance moves.
Capital One Venture Review
View from the Wing / 12h
You earn 2 miles per dollar on purchases. That's the rate I like for all of my spending that doesn't earn a bigger bonus with other cards, which means the bulk of my spending. I use Capital One for spending because they reward me more. The Venture card has the same primary earn rate and redemption options as the premium Venture X card. Continue reading ...
Firefox 137 Arrives with Tab Groups, Address Bar Updates, and More
How-To Geek / 12h
Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 137 is now rolling out with tab groups, a revamped address bar, and much more.
