A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time
200+Wired / 1h
On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun.
Yellowjackets season 3: release date, cast, trailer and more news and rumors about the hit Paramount Plus show
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Yellowjackets season 3: key information - Renewed in December 2022 - Will be released on February 14, 2025 - First trailer officially revealed - Main cast expected to return - Hilary Swank and Joel McHale to guest star - No official plot details released yet - Season 2 finale teases potential story threads - Showrunners have plans for more seasons Yellowjackets season 3 is undoubtedly hotly-antic
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 21
Mashable / 34min
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
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Mystery Drone Sightings Lead to FAA Ban Despite No Detected Threats
Wired / 10min
Plus: Google’s U-turn on creepy “fingerprint” tracking, the LockBit ransomware gang’s teased comeback, and a potential US ban on the most popular routers in America.
NASA Plans for ‘Continuous Heartbeat’ in Space After ISS Retirement
Gizmodo / 45min
The space agency is looking to maintain human presence in the microgravity environment as it transitions to commercial stations.
UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 MagSafe Charger Review: Affordable, Compact, and Effective
How-To Geek / 45min
UGREEN's MagFlow Qi2 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger feels very sturdy, is fairly compact and portable, and can charge your iPhone and AirPods about as fast as most other Qi2 chargers. It’s a shame it doesn’t include a power adapter, though.
Hilton Honors Increases Points Costs, Adds Variable Standard Pricing
300+One Mile at a Time / 46min
Hilton Honors seems to have raised award costs at many of its more expensive properties, which members certainly won’t be happy about. Hilton Honors devalues points at many properties For several years now, Hilton Honors hasn’t published award charts . While the program has dynamic award pricing, the reality is that the most expensive award rates at a particular hotel have been pretty consistent.
Mars is littered with junk. Historians want to save it.
Mashable / 1h
No astronaut has ever stepped foot on Mars , but that doesn't mean humans haven't left their mark — literally. Since 1971 when the Soviet Union's Mars 2 spacecraft crash-landed onto the Red Planet, people have littered the Martian surface with man-made junk, quite a feat from an average of 140 million-miles away. Broken spacecraft debris, parachutes, and rover tracks are just some of the ways our
Guide To Capital One Venture X $300 Annual Travel Credit
400+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Business The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( review ) and Capital One Venture X Business ( review ) are Capital One’s two premium cards. While each card has a $395 annual fee, the cards offer all kinds of perks that help offset that fee. The way I view it, the two biggest perks that help justify
Ready to try AI? Test out every top tool with this 83% discount
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Save 83% on a 1minAI lifetime subscription during our end-of-year sale. Trying to learn AI can feel like walking into a buffet where you have no idea what’s good. Do you try a chatbot? An image generator? Something else you haven’t even heard of? 1minAI takes away the confusion and pressure by giving you access to tons of AI tools in one place. There’s no need to pay multiple subscriptions
The Wild Robot and Flow are quietly revolutionary climate change movies
Mashable / 1h
It's easy to read Chris Sanders' The Wild Robot and Gints Zilbalodis' Flow — two of the best films of 2024 — as companion pieces. Both are animated, both feature little to no human involvement, and both center on unlikely animal allies (and one incredible robot ) coming together against all odds. But the similarities between these films go further than skin-deep. The true connective tissue here i
To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature
Wired / 1h
Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of the immune system.
Review: The Bose Smart Soundbar has a boring name and great sound
Mashable / 2h
Bose released its new smart soundbar, fittingly called the Bose Smart Soundbar, in September 2024, and it's quickly become a popular pick in the mid-range. And if you want the best soundbar under $500, this is a strong contender for the title. It's not a luxury soundbar like the Sonos Arc Ultra or a Hi-Fi speaker like the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max , nor is it a barebones budget option. It's s
Music Can Thrive in the AI Era
Wired / 2h
It’s past time we applauded the creative skills of LLMs—and it might make us appreciate humans more too.
Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly
28BBC News / 3h
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories, from Meta smart glasses leaks to Superman's dog and ChatGPT on WhatsApp
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
The year is coming to a close but we have time for at least one more ICYMI round-up to catch you up on the most important tech announcements before the holidays, and more importantly, CES 2025 land. This week we saw leaks galore for the Samsung Galaxy S25 , Nintendo Switch 2 , and new Ray-Ban smart glasses, as well as getting a trailer for Superman which introduced us to a very good boy in Krypto
Chinese researchers repurpose Meta's Llama model for military intelligence applications
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Chinese researchers adapt Meta's Llama model for military intelligence use ChatBIT showcases risks of open-source AI technology Meta distances itself from unauthorized military applications of Llama Meta’s Llama AI model is open source and freely available for use, but the company’s licensing terms clearly state the model is intended solely for non-military applications. However there have been c
How to watch Steelers vs. Ravens online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens on Sling TV or FuboTV . NFL Week 16 continues this weekend with a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers are atop the AFC North division at 10-4, while the Ravens are second in the AFC North division at 9-5 — placing them right below the Pittsburgh Steelers. With these two teams being so close, the win
How to watch Texans vs. Chiefs online
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Houston Texans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on YouTube TV , Peacock TV , or Sling TV . NFL Week 16 includes a battle between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs are atop the AFC West division with just one loss the entire season, putting them at a record of 13-1. The Texans are also atop their division, the AFC South, with a record of 9-5. Both teams seem to have a
How to live stream Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in La Liga for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Select La Liga fixtures are available to live stream without spending anything. And that includes some of the biggest games on the schedule, like Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are fighting it out at the top o
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 21, 2024
Mashable / 8h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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 can jump to the e
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 21
Mashable / 8h
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 21
Mashable / 8h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands 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
Google Antitrust Case: Why Chrome May Be Sold and What Happens Next
NYT > Technology / 8h
The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing his options to fix the monopoly. Here’s what happens now.
Google Proposes Fix to Solve Search Monopoly
72NYT > Technology / 8h
The search giant’s proposals included allowing flexibility for companies and consumers in choosing a search engine.
Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
61BBC News / 10h
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
Microsoft Copilot Vision is the perfect holiday shopping buddy, and it’s finally here
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Microsoft is rolling out the Vision feature for Copilot Plus subscribers Vision lets the AI see what's on the screen for Edge browser users The AI offers contextual advice for shopping, planning trips, and other activities Microsoft's slow tease of the Vision feature for the Copilot AI assistant has finally ended, at least if you subscribe to Copilot Pro. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announc
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Saturday, December 21 (game #1062)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, December 21 (game #559)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today p
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, December 21 (game #293)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information
2024 Was the Year the Bottom Fell Out of the Games Industry
Wired / 11h
From layoffs to the return of Gamergate, video games—and the people who make and play them—had a rough year.
Sam Altman disputes Marc Andreessen’s description of AI meetings with Biden administration
22TechCrunch / 11h
Sam Altman dismissed what he called a "conspiracy theory" from a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
io9 Survived the Nosferatu Experience
43Gizmodo / 11h
Robert Eggers' vampire tale opens December 25—and we got an early taste of its spooky atmosphere thanks to an immersive experience in Los Angeles.
EV startup Canoo places remaining employees on a ‘mandatory unpaid break’
20TechCrunch / 12h
Struggling electric van startup Canoo has placed its remaining employees on what it’s calling a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, according to an email obtained by TechCrunch. The company told employees they are being locked out of Canoo’s systems at the end of the day Friday, according to the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk Endorses Nazi-Linked German Party, Even Though It Opposed Tesla’s Gigafactory
100+Futurism / 12h
Germany First In an incredible mask-off moment, Elon Musk has endorsed Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD, per its German initials) — even though, weirdly, the party is against his business interests. "Only the AfD can save Germany," the South African-born billionaire wrote on X-formerly-Twitter, quote-tweeting a video from Naomi Seibt, a far-right German YouTuber and apparent fangi
Going to Disney World? Don’t miss this free, immersive Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge experience
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Disney has created a fun, free, interactive game within Galaxy's Edge. With a MagicBand+ and smartphone, you can join the Bounty Hunters’ Guild. Thanks to technology in the band and around the land, you can explore and find bounty. One of the best things about a Disney Parks visit is that you get immersed into the storyline of whichever park you’re in, and the company is known for going the extra
A new tradition: The 2024 TPG staff holiday wish list
The Points Guy / 12h
It’s easy to get swept up in the magic — and madness — of the holiday season. Between decorating, gathering gifts and prepping for the new year, there’s so much to plan and keep track of at the end of December. And that’s just those of us who don’t travel for the holidays and have to contend with things like crowded airports and long security lines. At TPG, the end of the year is typically a time
Bluesky’s Latest Update Makes It Harder for Someone to Take Your Name
LifeHacker / 12h
Bluesky , currently home to the best of the " X-pats ," allows you to use your personal domain name as your username. In other words, you can change your username from "@ prawnay.bsky.social " to "@ pranayparab.com ." The problem with this is that it leaves your old username open to be claimed by anyone: If you didn't claim it immediately after making the switch, then another person could take yo
Four-Packs of AirTags Are $30 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple's AirTags use the Find My network to track just about anything you can put them on, like car keys, luggage , or even a dog's collar. Right now, Amazon has a four-pack on sale for $69.99 (originally $99), matching the record-low price, according to price-checking tools
It’s Skeletorbin’ Time: Jared Leto Is the He-Man Movie’s Big Bad
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Leto will cackle maniacally (hopefully) alongside new additions Sam C. Wilson, Hafthor Bjornsson, and Kojo Attah in Masters of the Universe .
12 days of OpenAI: The Ars Technica recap
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Over the past 12 business days, OpenAI has announced a new product or demoed an AI feature every weekday, calling the PR event " 12 days of OpenAI ." We've covered some of the major announcements, but we thought a look at each announcement might be useful for people seeking a comprehensive look at each day's developments. The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of G
Only 15% of Steam users have played games released in 2024, but why?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
15% of Steam users' playtime dedicated to 2024 games 47% of playtime on games up to eight years old Many reasons for this, including more older games to play Steam’s end-of-the-year review has always revealed some fascinating PC gaming trends and this year’s is no exception. According to
