Hotel Butler Service: How Do You Use It? Is It Valuable Or A Gimmick?
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
If you stay at luxury hotels with any frequency, odds are that at some point you’ve stayed at a hotel that claims to offer butler service. Sometimes it’s offered for all guests, while other times it’s offered to guests in certain room categories. In this post, I’d like to talk about that in a bit more detail, because I don’t have all the answers, and I’m curious how others approach this kind of s
Blue Origin landed its recycled New Glenn booster but failed to put payload in orbit
Engadget / 16min
Blue Origin has successfully reused its first-stage New Glenn booster for the first time after it landed in a cloud of smoke and fire on a recovery ship. It marks the second flight and reuse of Never Tell me the Odds , after the booster was recovered from New Glenn's previous launch in November last year . However, the rocket company's first commercial mission was marred by a failure to place the
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70BBC News / 8h
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
I let ChatGPT and Gemini build my PC — here are the components each AI picked
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Building a PC has never exactly been easy, but right now it's pretty tough going. Here's what AI recommended I use to build my new gaming rig.
Hurdle hints and answers for April 20, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 20, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 20, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you enjoy angling. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 20, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a shining star. 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.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 20, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you knit. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today
Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years
Futurism / 5h
In most privately-owned venues today, you probably take it for granted that AI-integrated cameras are tracking your every move. From casinos to concert halls to sports arenas, the degree of public surveillance we deal with is breathtaking. For the most part, the consequences of this kind of private surveillance — severe though they may be — are rarely felt at the individual level. Sure our data i
I test vacuums for a living – these are the 5 best robovacs I'd recommend for Aussies right now
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
This is your ultimate guide to the best robot vacuums (and mops) to buy in Australia for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, April 20 (game #1547)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, April 20 (game #1044)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, April 20 (game #778)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Best Business Class Seats For Couples & Families? Here Are My Favorites…
One Mile at a Time / 7h
I’ve shared what I consider to be the world’s best business class seats (and the worst business class seats ), and also about what I consider to be the best business class airlines . In this post, I’d like to take a look at the best business class seats for couples and families. As we’ve seen airlines improve their business class seats over the years to offer more privacy and space, it’s clear th
Save on gas (and everything else) with a $15 BJ’s membership
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Score a one-year BJ’s membership for $15 (reg. $60) and save up to 20¢/gal. on gas through April 30 — just in time for spring shopping and road trips. Opens in a new window Credit: BJ's Wholesale Club 1-year The Club Card Membership with BJ’s Easy Renewal $15 $60 Save $45 The warmer weather tends to sneak up fast, and so do those grocery bills and gas receipts. A one-year membership to BJ’
British Airways’ Tampa Flight Moves From Gatwick To Heathrow, Gets New Plane
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Note : This is an update to a post from March 17, 2026. Specifically, British Airways is now selling first class on its Tampa route as it transitions to the 787-10 (thanks to Marcus for flagging this), making it the airport’s first route with international first class service… how cool! As someone who grew up in Tampa, I take more of an interest in Tampa International Airport (TPA) than most, and
Transfer Citi Points To Leading Hotels Of The World With 25% Bonus: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
The Citi ThankYou program, which is one of the major transferable points currencies , has just introduced its latest transfer bonus. This is the first time in nearly a year that we’ve seen a bonus to this partner, and for some people this could prove to be worthwhile. Citi ThankYou offering 25% LHW transfer bonus Between April 19 and May 16, 2026, the Citi ThankYou program in the United States is
The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's new model Mythos
Engadget / 8h
Despite the months-long feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the National Security Agency is using the AI company's new Mythos Preview, according to Axios , which spoke to two sources with knowledge of the matter. Anthropic announced Mythos Preview at the beginning of April, describing it as a general-purpose language model that is "strikingly capable at computer security tasks." But back in
OpenAI’s existential questions
TechCrunch / 8h
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI's latest acquisitions and whether they address "two big existential problems" for the company.
Pilot Sues To Stop Florida From Renaming Palm Beach Airport For Trump
View from the Wing / 9h
A pilot in Palm Beach County has sued to stop Florida from renaming Palm Beach International Airport for President Trump, arguing the state has no business forcing a local airport to rebrand itself for political reasons. The case is a long shot, focused on how far the state can go in commandeering a local public asset for symbolic politics.
The average U.S. car is nearly 13 years old—what that means for your wallet and safety
How-To Geek / 9h
The cars and trucks Americans drive are aging, and they’re doing so at a record-breaking pace. According to the most recent S&P Global Mobility data , the average age of vehicles on U.S. roads has climbed to 12.8 years, the oldest ever recorded.
Palantir Posts Very Long X Post Denouncing ‘Vacant and Hollow Pluralism’
Gizmodo / 9h
Best case scenario: maybe Palantir is super psyched about abundant and solid pluralism.
Hollywood Has Decided ‘The Phantom’ Will Return to TV
Gizmodo / 10h
Reginal Hudlin has been tasked with bringing the classic superhero 'The Phantom' to the small screen for a new generation.
Eero Signal is the best home office upgrade I’ve made this year
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
We tried Eero Signal: when your main internet connection drops, your Eero system automatically switches to the LTE connection that Signal provides.
Tesla Fab Chip Partners are Critical for the Next Few Years
Next Big Future / 10h
Tesla chip partners will help them resolve shortages of cpu, gpus and memory for the next 2-4 years. Intel is critical for CPUs Nvidia for GPUs. TSMC, Samsung for production of AI5 and AI6 chips. Samsung for memory.
AST Spacemobile BB7 Is Not Recoverable Per ASTS
Next Big Future / 10h
Based on what the orbit appears to be. 20kg of fuel they can only raise it part of the way. ASTS admits the satellite is too low and cannot be saved, During the New Glenn 3 mission, BlueBird 7 was placed into a lower than planned orbit by the upper stage of the launch vehicle. ... Read more
These 8 TV adaptations prove the book isn't always better
How-To Geek / 10h
As a writer, I love to read, and I think everyone should read a real book from time to time. But watching TV is definitely easier and more popular, and there are plenty of books that have been turned into amazing TV shows: the following may be even better than the books they originated from.
Stop ignoring BIOS updates: Your PC is leaving performance on the table
How-To Geek / 10h
The conventional wisdom when it comes to motherboard BIOS updates has always been that unless there's something wrong with your PC, it's best to just leave it alone. Yet, you can expect a new BIOS update becoming available every year or two following a motherboard's launch.
The 12-month window
TechCrunch / 10h
A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven't expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won't last forever.
Blue Origin's rocket reuse achievement marred by upper stage failure
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The third flight of Blue Origin's heavy-lift New Glenn launcher began Sunday with the company's first successful reflight of an orbital-class booster, but ended with a setback for Jeff Bezos' flagship rocket, a key element in NASA's Artemis lunar program. The 321-foot-tall (98-meter) New Glenn launch vehicle ignited its seven methane-fueled BE-4 engines at 7:25 am EDT (11:25 UTC) Sunday, beginnin
Chicago O’Hare Has Its Own Rap For Taxiing Aircraft Now – And It’s Awesome [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
Chicago O’Hare now has its own rap for taxiing aircraft, plus a monkey taking over a hotel room in Mexico, Marriott promising China members notice before Bonvoy gets worse, a coolAeroplan redemption for Epcot fireworks, and more.
Beijing's robot half-marathon is back for its second year with far less embarassing results
Engadget / 11h
To make up for an incredibly laughable inaugural event , Beijing is running back its humanoid robot half-marathon. Fortunately, the event that pits humanoid robots made by Chinese companies against each other across 13 miles went a lot smoother this year. This year's half-marathon hosted more than 100 competitors, with first place going to Honor, better known for its smartphones , and its red-cla
'It’s a bit surprising': Why the majority of businesses are still sending marketing emails without tracking ROI
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Many businesses continue investing in email marketing despite weak ROI tracking, poor deliverability, and limited AI use beyond basic content generation.
IKEA's iconic Billy bookcase just got a makeover, so here's how to style it in your home
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Over 140 million Billy bookcases have been sold worldwide, but this new blue version is a limited edition.
eSIM was supposed to replace SIM cards, but carriers turned it into a trap
How-To Geek / 11h
SIM cards are a relic of an age where multiple people had to share a single phone, and the cards themselves were enormous. These days, SIM cards are tiny and technically unnecessary thanks to the rise of eSIMs.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn put a customer satellite in the wrong orbit during its third launch
TechCrunch / 11h
The first major failure of Blue Origin's new heavy-launch system could create delays to its ambition to help NASA and the Trump administration return to the Moon.
Home Depot's spring sale is, dare I say, better than Black Friday? 40% off patio furniture, appliances, grills, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Home Depot's spring sale just might be better than Black Friday, thanks to huge savings on patio furniture, appliances, tools, grills, lawn mowers, and more.
Everyone Thinks ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Is Building the Justice League
Gizmodo / 11h
James Gunn's added Andre Royo to 'Man of Tomorrow,' and fans think he's a future Justice Leaguer.
Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon
TechCrunch / 11h
The winning time is a massive improvement over last year’s race, when the fastest robot finished in two hours and 40 minutes.
Court Ruling Makes It Harder For TSA To Reinstate Shoe Removal Or Mandate Face Scans
View from the Wing / 11h
A court ruling has put real limits on how far TSA can go in changing airport screening without going through formal rulemaking. If the agency wants to bring back shoe removal, make facial recognition mandatory, or impose other broad new checkpoint rules, it may no longer be enough to do it quietly through internal procedures and nonpublic directives.
Stop paying for books: These 5 NYT bestsellers are free with Amazon Prime right now
How-To Geek / 11h
It’s that time—when the weather is starting to get just a little warmer, and you know what is beginning to sound good? Reading a nice book outside as the sun shines down on you. What if you don't have a Kindle subscription , but you want a new book to check out?
Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain
Engadget / 11h
In case you haven't gotten around to reading Palantir CEO Alex Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska's 2025 book, The Technological Republic, (because why would you do that to yourself?), the company best known for supplying AI-driven defense and surveillance software to the likes of the US Army, ICE and NYPD shared a 1,000-word X post this weekend covering its main points. The entire thing is both bizarr
BookCon 2026: Authors Rachel Reid, Stephanie Archer talk hockey romance and how it could change the sport for the better
Mashable / 12h
With the fervor of Heated Rivalry , there's a fierce desire among book readers for even more hockey. On Sunday, April 19, at BookCon , the "You Had Me at Hockey: A Look at One of Sports Romance's Hottest Genres", authors Rachel Reid ( Heated Rivalry, Game Changer) , Emily Rath ( Pucking Around ), Ngozi Ukazu ( Check Please ), Stephanie Archer ( The Wild Card ), and Kate Cochrane ( Wake Up, Nat &
The Harsh Glare in the Apple WWDC 26 Logo Is Teasing the Look of New Siri, Report Says
Gizmodo / 12h
Apple is reportedly changing the look of Siri.
Why your new laptop has almost no ports (and why that's actually great)
How-To Geek / 12h
The first computer my family owned was an 80286 IBM clone, and it had lots of ports, none of which looked the same. There was a big 5-pin DIN for the keyboard, a serial port, a parallel port, a game port for our joystick, and of course, the VGA port for the monitor.
2026 Toyota Tundra trims explained—which one is actually worth it
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’re cross-shopping the Tundra against the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, or Chevy Silverado 1500, the best place to start is by getting a feel for its extensive lineup. Overall, the 2026 Toyota Tundra can be everything from a rugged work tool to an executive-level cruiser, offering a mix of twin-turbocharged power, off-road capability, and unique styling.
The next Mac Studio and MacBook Pro releases could be postponed by several months
Engadget / 12h
Anyone looking to upgrade to the next Mac Studio or MacBook Pro might have to wait a little longer, thanks to the ongoing global memory shortage . As reported by Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, "at least two of the company's upcoming machines ... could debut a
