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Amazon workers are apparently 'tokenmaxxing' AI platforms to hit arbitrary usage targets
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Amazon wants workers to be using more and more AI, so workers are just apparently wasting tokens to make it look like they are.
NYT Pips hints, answers for May 14, 2026
Mashable / 12min
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
Clio’s $500M milestone arrives just as Anthropic ups the ante
TechCrunch / 35min
Legal tech startups, including Clio, which just hit $500 million in ARR, are seeing massive customer adoption.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 14, 2026
Mashable / 40min
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require some sports and pop culture knowledge. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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 ea
HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
BBC News / 47min
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors.
Hurdle hints and answers for May 14, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now
Engadget / 1h
Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 14, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're clairvoyant. 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 tip
NYT Strands hints, answers for May 14, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a troublemaker. 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 May 14, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always unsure. 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
Allegiant & Sun Country Merge, As Two Leisure Airlines Seek Synergies
One Mile at a Time / 4h
In January 2026, the latest merger in the US airline industry was announced, and it wasn’t particularly surprising. There’s now an update, as this deal has officially closed . However, among airline mergers, this has to be one of the ones with the fewest implications for customers… at least for now. Allegiant acquires Sun Country in $1.1 billion deal Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines have ju
Netflix Ads Now Reportedly Reach 3% of the World’s Population Each Month
Gizmodo / 4h
That’s a lot.
Meta AI Incognito Chat makes user conversations private, Zuckerberg says
Mashable / 4h
A feature called Incognito Chat is coming to Meta AI and WhatsApp soon, according to Mark Zuckerberg. The Meta CEO announced the feature on his Facebook page and described it as allowing users a "completely private way" to interact with the company's AI assistant. SEE ALSO: Meta made $14 million just off of these scam ads "This is the first major AI product where there is no log of your conversat
A U.S. judge told Musk to stay close. He hopped a flight to China.
Mashable / 5h
When you’re a centibillionaire, it turns out, legal orders from U.S. federal judges don’t apply. Case in point: Elon Musk was recently ordered by a federal judge to be on "recall" status for the blockbuster OpenAI trial currently unfolding in Oakland, California. You might expect Musk to comply, given that he brought the suit in the first place. Instead of staying close to the courthouse as order
Cerebras AI Wafer Sized Compute Raises IPO Price Nearly 20%
Next Big Future / 5h
AI giant wafer chipmaker Cerebgas is raising its IPO price $185 per share instead of earlier $150-$160 price range. The order book was oversubscribed 20+ times. Bloomberg reports they are offering 30 million shares and will raise ~$5.55 billion. The order book is over 20x+ oversubscribed. Cerebras will try to challenge NVIDIA. Amazon plans to ... Read more
Mastercard’s New Airport Lounges Serve Sit-Down Meals — And Some Surprising Cards Get Free Access
View from the Wing / 5h
Mastercard is opening its own airport sit down dining lounges for "World Legend" cardmembers.
The ultimate military-industrial complex nightmare? Ukraine preps drone-killing laser which can destroy targets 3 miles away — and costs a tiny fraction of what Western defense firms charge
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Ukrainian company Celebra Tech claims its Trident laser weapon destroys drones, helicopters, and surveillance systems across significant battlefield distances.
I found an Easter egg that teases the next Dark Pictures game hidden within Directive 8020 — here's how to unlock it
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Keen to see more from the Dark Pictures Anthology? You won't want to miss these collectibles.
ChatGPT Gave Out My Address and Phone Number
Gizmodo / 5h
Thankfully, both are old. But this raises questions about what's considered private info in the AI age.
Allegiant and Sun Country are officially one, large leisure airline
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Leisure airlines Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines are now one — though each brand will live on. Travelers can expect little immediate change following the roughly $1.5 billion merger that closed Wednesday. Both the Allegiant and Sun Country brands will continue to operate separately, including their Allegiant Allways Rewards and Sun Country Rewards loyalty programs, until they are combined
Why big tech is betting on cute mascots
BBC News / 6h
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
Nashville Airport Board Packet Reveals New American Airlines Lounge Layout — And $12.6M Loan To Build It
View from the Wing / 6h
American Airlines already announced a much larger Nashville Admirals Club, but the airport’s finance committee packet reveals the real news: the lounge layout, outdoor terraces, and a $17.8 million buildout where Nashville airport covers $5.1 million and lends American another $12.6 million to finish the job.
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 14 (game #1571)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, May 14 (game #1068)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
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 Thursday, May 14 (game #802)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Plex users can now manage artwork directly in the mobile app—here's what changed
How-To Geek / 7h
Plex has rolled out a new update for Android and iOS, bringing a host of new features alongside fixes. Among the features, there’s a highly requested one that has finally been added. Plex will now allow users to upload custom artwork directly from their mobile app .
Let’s Talk About That Big ‘The Boys’ Spoiler
Gizmodo / 7h
Showrunner Eric Kripke is making some big moves in the final season of the Prime Video series.
Solar drone with jumbo jet wingspan broke a flight record—then it crashed
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A solar-powered drone has been lost at sea after a record-breaking flight lasting eight days between late April and early May. The crash also marks the untimely demise of the pioneering aircraft Solar Impulse 2, which previously performed the world’s first solar-powered crossings of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans before becoming an uncrewed test platform for US military missions. The carbon-fibe
Details of Intel's HBM-killer memory tech emerge, revealing nine layers, up to 9GB of DRAM capacity, and almost as much bandwidth as HBM4 that powers Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI platform
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Intel-backed ZAM memory uses nine vertically stacked layers while reportedly approaching HBM4 bandwidth levels for future AI hardware systems.
KitchenAid launches its first smart thermometer
Engadget / 7h
There are single and dual probe models available.
Take to the skies with the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit for the lowest price weve seen
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $90: As of May 13, get the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit for $199 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $289. That's a discount of 21% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Kit $199 at Amazon $289 Save $90 Whether you're just getting into drones or you've been flying for some time, it's always a good idea to save money on the n
This AI-powered workspace cuts down on tab overload, and now it’s $50 for life
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : Hive AI brings you AI tools together into one space, and right now, a lifetime subscription can be yours for just $49.97 (reg. $345) through June 14. Opens in a new window Credit: Hive AI Hive AI - Productivity & Collaboration Workspace: Lifetime Subscription (Pro Plan) $49.97 $345 Save $295.03 Tired of keeping up with dozens of apps? Thanks to AI, we’re all relying on more tools than usu
“I cannot divorce the two”: How Star Wars is blending technology, creativity, and products into the experience itself
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Disney Consumer Products' Global Creative Director Bobby Kim on how Star Wars is evolving beyond film into an interactive, technology-driven product ecosystem.
Everyone at the Musk v. Altman Trial Is Using Fancy Butt Cushions
Wired / 7h
The plaintiffs and defense have rested their cases, as well as their rear ends.
Notion just turned its workspace into a hub for AI agents
TechCrunch / 8h
Notion’s new developer platform lets teams connect AI agents, external data sources, and custom code directly into their workspace as the company pushes deeper into agentic productivity software.
How to find the right robotic cleaner for your pool
Mashable / 8h
Nothing beats summer days by the pool, but spending a hard-earned Saturday morning cleaning it by hand can leave you questioning whether all that fun is really worth the maintenance. Question no more, because Beatbot is here to save your summer. Its range of high-tech robotic pool cleaners takes the hard work out of pool maintenance, giving you time back to enjoy a swim in your beautifully clean
I Can’t Tell if Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Is an Elaborate Prank
Gizmodo / 8h
Season two of 'visionary' Adi Shankar's Netflix animated series somehow lands as an objectively unfaithful video game adaptation and a pitch-perfect parody of Capcom's beloved hack-and-slash series.
FCC angers small carriers by helping AT&T and Starlink buy EchoStar spectrum
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday approved EchoStar's sales of spectrum licenses to AT&T and Starlink operator SpaceX. The deals are worth $40 billion in total. The orders, issued by the agency's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau, aren't surprising given that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr essentially forced EchoStar to sell the licenses. Last year, Carr threatened to r
Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA
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Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Humanity's ancestry has grown far clearer thanks to our ability to obtain ancient DNA. We now know that, as humans left Africa, they interbred with the groups they met there, Neanderthals and Denisovans. Evidence from the Denisovan genome also suggests that this was nothing new; the Denisovans had apparently interbred with an even earlier group. But the identity of that group remained a bit of a
Foiled plot tried to sneak 49 lbs of cocaine into Australia via Xerox printers
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Four Australian men have given new meaning to the term “ bricked printers .” According to a press release from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) today, three men have been sentenced for trying to use five printers to smuggle 22.4 kg (49.4 pounds) of cocaine into Australia. In 2019, Australian news outlets reported that the printers were Xerox brand and that the
AI invades Princeton, where 30% of students cheat—but peers won't snitch
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Pity poor Princeton. The ultra-elite university has a mere $38 billion in endowment money. Many of its dorms lack air conditioning . And it's in New Jersey. I kid about New Jersey, of course. Despite not being allowed to pump one's own gas there, the "Garden State" grew on me during three years spent in the Princeton area. I still keep up with its goings-on, which led me to this week's article in
Netflix's ad tier now has a whopping 250 million monthly users
Engadget / 8h
Advertising has become big business for the streamer.
The LG C5 OLED TV delivers 'an excellent picture quality, superb gaming performance, and an intuitive smart TV platform' — and it just dropped to an unbelievable price
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The award-winning LG C5 OLED TV delivers an excellent picture quality and superb gaming performance, and I've just spotted a staggering $1,400 discount on the 65-inch model.
You Could Get up to $100 in This Google Class Action Lawsuit
Lifehacker / 8h
If you're an Android user or you've had an Android phone over the past nine years or so, listen up: Google just agreed to a $135 million lawsuit that you're likely a class member of. While the final payout is still up in the air, you could be entitled to up to $100. What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit, Taylor V. Google LLC , alleges that Google was complicit in allowing Android devices to send
If a coronal mass ejection knocked out GPS, vintage military tech could save the day by helping us navigate using the stars
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The B-52 Angle Computer used mechanical celestial navigation techniques capable of surviving electromagnetic disruptions from massive solar storm events.
The cyberdeck trend is way older than you think
Mashable / 8h
Cyberdecks are having a moment. But they're not quite as original as many of their Gen Z makers might think. These quirky, personalized DIY computer builds, often with impractically tiny keyboards, keep appearing in new forms on Instagram and TikTok. They include cyberdecks crammed inside Altoids tins , reading cyberdecks that look like books , and suitcase cyberdecks for music production . Most
Amazfit’s budget ultra-running watches launch – just one day after Garmin unveils its own new watches
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Amazfit has launched the Cheetah 2 Ultra, a new ultra-running watch for off-road enthusiasts.
Delta’s Internal Summer Plan To Stop Cancellations Snowballing: More Pilots, Fewer Flights
View from the Wing / 8h
When disruptions hit, pilot availability, crew scheduling, fleet readiness, and a too-tight schedule can turn delays into waves of cancellations — so Delta is adding reserves, trimming flights, and rebuilding operational slack.
Why Do Commenters Want to Silence Sonny White?
Next Big Future / 8h
Sonny White (Harold G. “Sonny” White) has solid credentials as a NASA veteran but is viewed as a highly speculative researcher in the broader scientific community. His work on advanced propulsion (especially warp drive concepts) generates excitement in enthusiast and media circles. For people who freak out about me platforming Sonny White, they should know ... Read more
Stop paying for gas—These 5 electric SUVs cost less than $40,000
How-To Geek / 8h
Electric vehicles used to come with one major compromise: affordability. If you wanted to stop paying for gas, you often had to accept a much higher monthly payment in return. That gap is finally starting to close, with a growing number of electric crossovers now landing comfortably below the $40,000 mark while still offering solid range, modern tech, and everyday practicality.
The Beats Studio Pro Headphones Are on Sale for $160 Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Beats Studio Pro are among the most popular ANC headphones under $200, and right now they’re more affordable than ever. Currently down to $159.95 (originally $247.52) on Amazon in Sand Gray, now is the perfect time to invest if you're looking for a comfortable, premium
After Killing Encrypted DMs, Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Trust His New Encrypted AI Chat
Gizmodo / 9h
Meta just announced a new ‘Incognito Chat’ feature for Meta AI.
7 awesome new features coming to Android 17, ranked
How-To Geek / 9h
Android 17 is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most important Android releases in years. It’s packed with new features and changes. Here’s my personal ranking of the seven features I’m most excited about in Google’s new “intelligence system” —yes, that’s what Google is calling Android now.
Instagram’s New Instants App Is a Snapchat Clone for Thirst Traps
Wired / 9h
Instagram’s Instants app lets you send disappearing photos—and it’s probably where your horny friends will post spicy pics.
Highlights from The Android Show I/O Edition 2026
Mashable / 9h
The Android Show I/O Edition showcased new Googlebook laptops and the latest updates in Gemini , which Google promises will work seamlessly across devices bringing agentic AI to the masses. See all the highlights from the online event.
KPop Demon Hunters is going on tour. Heres how to get tickets.
Mashable / 9h
You've sung "Golden" while watching KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix in your living room. You've belted it out at movie theater singalongs. But soon, you'll be able to scream along to the Oscar–winning hit — and other KPop Demon Hunters bangers — at a full-on concert. SEE ALSO: 'KPop Demon Hunters' stars Arden Cho and May Hong react to fans' TikTok videos That's right: KPop Demon Hunters is going on
One of the Largest Physics Surveys Ever Finds No One Agrees on Anything
Gizmodo / 9h
1,600 respondents answered 10 questions about central issues in physics, from the Big Bang to black holes, cosmic inflation, and quantum gravity. The results are…interesting.
‘Futurama’ Season 14 Will Not Be a Binge Release
Gizmodo / 9h
Matt Groening's sci-fi animated series brings new episodes weekly to Hulu starting August 3.
Apple may open up the App Store to agentic AI
Engadget / 9h
But doing so could threaten its bottom line.
Amazon’s Feature-Packed Echo Dot Max Is $25 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. For anyone looking for big, balanced sound, a compact size, and a portable smart home hub in their smart speaker, the Amazon Echo Dot Max remains a superior choice that earned a PCMag Editor’s Choice Award for packing lots of features into a well-designed package. Right now
Nevermind the Acura RDX—this Buick SUV is quiet and costs $5,000 less
How-To Geek / 9h
It might seem unlikely to compare a Buick to an Acura. For as long as any of us can remember, these two brands have operated on different wavelengths: Buick as a torchbearer of American "attainable luxury" and Acura as the high-tech, performance-oriented Japanese disruptor.
Your Steam Controller might scream if you drop it
Engadget / 9h
A Wilhelm one, no less.
Trump Mobile CEO says the phones are shipping. The terms and conditions say it doesnt have to.
Mashable / 9h
It's been almost a year since the made-in-America Trump Mobile T1 smartphone for true patriots was announced. It's still not out, but this week, we got some conflicting information about whether or not it will ever come out. Today, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien said the phone would finally start shipping this week . However, the Trump Mobile terms and conditions make it perfectly clear that the up
We know whats making your phones battery drain so quickly
Mashable / 9h
Are you constantly anxious about your phone's battery percentage? We sit down with CNET experts to discuss the latest in mobile battery testing, why your lithium-ion battery naturally degrades over time, and simple tips to keep it healthier for longer.
iBuyPower slashes up to $350 off gaming PCs powered by a 16GB RTX 9070 XT, Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32GB RAM in its Memorial Day sale
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The iBuyPower Memorial Day sale is one you don't want to miss out on. We've highlighted one particularly good deal out now.
Waymo Admits Its Robotaxis Have a Small Issue With Driving Into Floodwaters
Futurism / 9h
A Waymo took the plunge, and now its human developers are paying for it: the autonomous driving company says it’s recalling 3,791 of its robotaxis after one of them decided to test its seaworthiness and plow into floodwater. Reflecting a broader issue with its fleet, Waymo’s cars when operating on higher speed roadways “may slow but not stop in response to detecting a potentially untraversable fl
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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X has a new private hub for users' bookmarks, likes, articles and long videos
Engadget / 9h
The history tab might be the most useful feature X has added in forever.
'A decade or so away, we’ll be viewing it as a more normal way to build data centers': Google and SpaceX are reportedly in talks to build data centers in orbit
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
There's more movement on the data-centers-in-space front, as Google and SpaceX are apparently teaming up.
Mark Zuckerberg Just Teased New Smart Glasses Ahead of Meta Connect
Lifehacker / 9h
In a post on Instagram, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the dates of the next Meta Connect event: September 23 and 24 at the company's Menlo Park campus. It will, of course, be streamed online as well. Zuckerberg also shared a (likely clue-filled) playlist labeled "Connect 2026," a list of what to expect, and a photo that seems to tease smart glasses that will be revealed at the event: Credit:
I finally rewatched Tom Cruise's Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick, and the winner was clear
How-To Geek / 10h
Tom Cruise wants to know if you feel the need for speed. If you're like me, then the answer is always a resounding yes, especially when it involves Cruise and action . Starting on May 13, Paramount is rereleasing Top Gun for one week in select theaters to celebrate the 40th anniversary. The sequel, Top Gun: Maverick , will also head to the big screen during this run.
Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center
TechCrunch / 10h
Gas turbines at xAI's Colossus 2 data center have drawn a lawsuit over the company's use of "mobile" gas turbines as power plants.
American Sells Flagship Business Plus Fare, Refuses Perks, Gaslights Customer
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I know American Airlines is trying to become premium, but sometimes the airline is just really bad at taking money from customers and delivering even the most basic services that it promises. American denies Flagship Business Plus passenger perks OMAAT reader Alan booked a business class ticket for his mother from Dallas (DFW) to Santiago (SCL). Rather than booking the standard Flagship Business
Worst-Case Scenarios for El Niño Are Literally Off the Charts
Gizmodo / 10h
Several models predict Pacific sea surface temperatures will rise more than 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) above average by the fall, suggesting this El Niño could be the strongest on record.
Peter Jackson Is Once Again Working on a ‘Tintin’ Movie
Gizmodo / 10h
The Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' director is finally back on the franchise Steven Spielberg restarted.
Google Announced a Bunch of Security Upgrades for Android This Week
Lifehacker / 10h
Google announced many new Android features and upgrades during The Android Show: I/O Edition . Among these are a handful of security and privacy tools Google hopes will protect users (and their data) from scams and theft. Android already has a suite of safeguards— in-call scam alerts , anti-theft settings , and a lockdown mode called Advanced Protection, to name a few—which the new features large
Anthropic’s Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI will anticipate your needs before you know what they are
TechCrunch / 10h
The head of product for Claude Code and Cowork says that the next big step for AI is proactivity.
Stop chasing horsepower: These 5 lightweight sports cars are more fun to drive
How-To Geek / 10h
Modern performance cars have become obsessed with numbers. Every new launch seems to focus on bigger horsepower figures, faster acceleration times, and headline-grabbing lap records. The problem is that all this added performance has come with a major downside: weight. Sports cars are heavier than ever, and many have lost the playful, connected feel that once defined the segment.
Elon Musk Said He’d Stop Political Spending. He’s the Third-Largest Donor in the Midterms
Gizmodo / 10h
And now he's accompanying Trump as a guest of honor in China.
The physics of how Olympic weightlifters exploit barbell's "whip"
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Olympic weightlifting consists of three basic movements performed on a barbell : the snatch, the clean, and the jerk (with the latter two executed in combination). At such an elite level, athletes seek to exploit every possible advantage, including how a barbell bends and recoils in response to loaded weight and applied force—a property known as flexural bending in physics and dubbed the "whip" b
Unitree Builds First Commercial Mech – Giant Human Piloted Robot – 9 Feet Tall, 500 Kilograms
Next Big Future / 10h
The Unitree GD01 will mass produce the world’s first transforming commercial giant Mech. It was announced by Unitree Robotics on May 12, 2026. It is a civilian vehicle that a human pilot rides inside (open cockpit in the torso) and not yet a fully autonomous robot. It transforms between bipedal (upright 2-leg walking) and quadrupedal ... Read more
What It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable
Wired / 10h
Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.
The Talos Principle 3 will wrap up the series
Engadget / 10h
Devolver promises "both familiar and all-new mechanics."
Bad news employee — most executives admit using AI makes them value human workers less
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
After using AI, many business leaders say are less likely to value their human workers, but the technology is still failing to deliver consistent ROI.
After deadly accidents, Amazon halts sales of high-speed e-bikes in California
Mashable / 10h
Amazon will halt California sales of e-bikes with top speeds over local limits, as local communities report an increase in dangerous accidents and even deaths. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the new commerce rule on Monday, stating that the online retailer is actively removing listings for high-speed bikes that don't comply with California regulations. An Orange County mot
Googlebook is Google's answer to questions Apple and Microsoft solved years ago
How-To Geek / 10h
Google wants you to see Googlebook as the premium step above Chromebooks. It's the alternative to MacBooks and sleeker Windows PCs for people who want to go all-in with Android and Gemini.
New Wikipedia Clone Made Entirely of AI Hallucinations
Futurism / 10h
A new Wikipedia-style site is purportedly made entirely of AI-hallucinations, treating visitors to preposterous insights beamed from a nonexistent reality. Called “ Halupedia ,” its creators say that the “infinite” encyclopedia invents everything it contains on the fly, with each search term — or link click — becoming a prompt for an AI model on the backend, which relates information “in the dead
DHS Plans Experiment Running ‘Reconnaissance’ Drones Along the US-Canada Border
Wired / 10h
Autonomous drones and ground vehicles will stream “battlefield intelligence” over 5G along the US-Canada border in a bilateral DHS experiment this fall.
Casimr Microsparc Nanostructure Technology Taps More Than Chemical or Nuclear Energy
Next Big Future / 10h
Sonny White and the Casimir Team have created nanostructures to get microwatts of continuous energy (could last centuries or millenia) by leveraging the Casimir force. In Casimr Energy there are fewer virtual particles between plates with a tiny gap which creates a force by having more virtual particles outside it. The first-generation microsparc delivers performance ... Read more
This free tool helped me catch the apps that were silently draining my Android battery
How-To Geek / 10h
Battery life on most Android phones is now pretty good, but apps can still drain your battery more than you realize, even when you aren't using them. As your phone gets older and the battery life shrinks , it's important to get them under control. I've started using the free app GSam Battery Monitor to do exactly that.
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Is the Future of Wearables—Just Not VR Headsets
Gizmodo / 10h
The Galaxy XR is a stepping stone to the faceputers we really want: AR smart glasses.
Andreessen Horowitz is the midterm elections' biggest donor
Engadget / 10h
The venture capital firm has reportedly donated $115.5 million during this election cycle.
Netflix misspelled a lead Devil May Cry character's name and had to recall official merchandise
Engadget / 11h
The t-shirt in question refers to Dante and "Virgil."
The Audi Q9 isn't just chasing the BMW X7—it's trying to redefine what luxury means
How-To Geek / 11h
The arrival of the 2027 Audi Q9 is getting closer, the German manufacturer's new flagship that seats up to seven. Set for a full and proper reveal on July 28th, Audi gave us a glimpse of the Q9's interior, though it kept the exterior under a camouflage wrap.
$500 Chase Sapphire Reserve Hotel Credit: How To Use & Eligible Hotels
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( review ) and Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ ( review ) are two popular premium credit cards, each with a $795 annual fee. Both cards have phenomenal welcome bonuses, and lots of perks that can help justify the annual fee. In this post, I’d like to focus specifically on the Chase Sapphire Reserve hotel credit, and how it works, as there’s a bit of nuance to using
Threads is adding a Grok-like AI search feature
Mashable / 11h
Meta is bringing its AI chatbot to Threads in a way that should feel familiar to anyone who has spent time on X. According to Engadget , the company is testing a new feature that gives Meta AI a dedicated Threads account — @meta.ai — that users can tag in posts and replies to add additional context to the discussion. The premise is essentially the same as Grok on X, where tagging the bot to fact-
NASA provides some details about Artemis III, but hard decisions remain
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
NASA announced Wednesday that it will fly the Artemis III mission in low-Earth orbit and that it continues to target 2027 for this stepping-stone flight that will help land humans on the Moon. The space agency chose the orbit close to Earth—as opposed to a higher orbit—because it would preserve the final remaining Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage for launching the Artemis IV landing mission lat
A new US military wargame series began by simulating a nuclear weapon in orbit
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
US Space Command is inviting commercial companies to participate in a new series of classified wargames. The first exercise simulated a scenario involving a potential nuclear detonation in orbit. Gen. Stephen Whiting, the senior officer in charge of Space Command, discussed the new wargame series Tuesday in a discussion hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. Space Command is resp
Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The world’s first dentist was a Neanderthal, according to a recent study. 59,000 years ago in what’s now southwestern Siberia, a Neanderthal had a toothache. It must have been a doozy because they were desperate enough to sit still while someone drilled into the tooth with a sharp stone tool, removing the infected tissue and ultimately relieving the pain. The process left behind a hole in the too
Altman forced to confront claims at OpenAI trial that he's a prolific liar
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Elon Musk and Sam Altman had very different experiences while testifying at a trial that will determine OpenAI's future , including who runs it, where its research funding comes from, and who can profit from its boldest new technologies. Musk—who filed the lawsuit alleging that OpenAI under its current leadership has abandoned its nonprofit mission to build AI that benefits humanity and instead s
Xbox's new filters aim to make sense of disorganized game libraries
Engadget / 11h
And, brace yourself, Microsoft is also testing a new startup experience.
OpenAI endorses the Kids Online Safety Act
Engadget / 11h
The bill appears to be gaining new momentum.
American Airlines 777 Cockpit Windshield Shatters Over The Atlantic, Forcing JFK Diversion
View from the Wing / 11h
An American Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Munich turned back over the Atlantic after the first officer’s cockpit windshield shattered, forcing a diversion to New York JFK. The photo looks terrifying, but 777 windshields are built in layers and so there's no penetration, depressurization, or immediate danger.
These 7 shows were canceled way too soon—here's where to watch them
How-To Geek / 11h
There's nothing worse than investing hours into a great new TV series only to have the rug pulled out from under you by a network or streaming service canceling it just when things are getting good. In the current age of streaming , though, it's not enough to have the adoration of fans and a Rotten Tomatoes score through the roof—massive production budgets, shrinking viewership, and corporate tak
‘House of the Dragon’ Teases Its ‘Astronomical’ Third Season
Gizmodo / 11h
The 'Game of Thrones' spin-off returns to HBO ready for war (for real this time) on June 21.
AI chatbots are giving out people’s real phone numbers
MIT Technology Review / 11h
People report that their personal contact info was surfaced by Google AI—and there’s apparently no easy way to prevent it. A Redditor recently wrote that he was “desperate for help”: for about a month, he said, his phone had been inundated by calls from “strangers” who were “looking for a lawyer, a product designer, a locksmith.” Callers were apparently misdirected by Google’s generative AI. In M
This is what some of the world’s largest banks of malware look like stacked as hard drives
TechCrunch / 11h
What would some of the world's largest repositories of malware look like if they were stacked as hard drives, one on top of the other?
Google could work with SpaceX to launch its orbital data centers
Mashable / 11h
Remember Elon Musk's plan to put AI data centers in space ? It appears companies are taking the idea seriously. And one of those companies is Google. According to a new report in the Wall Street Journal , Google is currently in talks with Musk's space exploration company, SpaceX, to strike a deal to launch rockets into space with the intent of putting data centers into orbit. When SpaceX acquired
LinkedIn is reportedly laying off five percent of its workforce
Engadget / 11h
Marketing, engineering and product teams are among those affected, according to a leaked memo.
Overworked AI Agents Turn Marxist, Researchers Find
Wired / 11h
In a recent experiment, mistreated AI agents started grumbling about inequality and calling for collective bargaining rights.
Meta workers revolt against mouse tracking technology — flyers ask if they want to work at 'the Employee Data Extraction Factory'
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Privacy concerns aside, Meta workers are worried that AI-training mouse tracking software will ultimately lead to further job cuts.
Neanderthal Dentistry Was a Total Horror Show, Research Shows
Gizmodo / 11h
A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar contains evidence of a cavity removal procedure, offering fresh insight into these early humans' intelligence.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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iOS 27 will bring updates to key apps on your iPhone, report claims, but don’t expect big Liquid Glass changes
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A new report claims iOS 27 will see big changes to Apple’s iPhone apps, including Liquid Glass adjustments.
Microsoft reveals another way it's making Windows 11 faster, with more performance boosts promised for the likes of File Explorer
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
'It's a long-term commitment for fundamentals and quality': Microsoft is working to make Windows 11 faster in multiple ways, including in-depth honing of the interface.
Biggest Ever Chase Sapphire Reserve 150,000 Point Bonus — And Rewards Actual Spending
View from the Wing / 11h
Chase Sapphire Reserve now has a record 150,000-point bonus, but the bigger story is that this is still a premium travel card built for actual spending. With strong earning on direct travel and dining, useful protections, valuable transfer partners, and better-than-usual lounge access, the $795 card is not just another coupon book with a big intro offer.
Four Financial Journalists Accused of Being Fake AI-Generated Puppets That Shill Crypto in Forbes, HuffPost, and More
Futurism / 11h
Four prolific financial journalists are facing serious questions over whether they’re actually real. Welcome to digital media in 2026! An investigation by The Press Gazette found that four allegedly human freelance journalists who’ve published articles shilling specific crypto coins — in outlets including Forbes, Investing.com, HuffPost, CoinTelegraph, VentureBeat, and The Street , no less — stro
Here’s the Real Deal With That Viral Shot From ‘Punisher: One Last Kill’
Gizmodo / 12h
Fans noticed that a shot in the new Marvel Studios special looks off. Here's what happened.
Are you eligible for a Chase Sapphire welcome bonus? Here's the full checklist
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ), Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees ) regularly offer some of the most valuable welcome bonuses available on a travel credit card — but not every applicant will qualify to earn them. Chase has several rules that can affect your eligibility for a Sapphire welcome bonus,
Geothermal startup Fervo Energy pops 33% in IPO debut fueled by AI data center demand
TechCrunch / 12h
Fervo Energy's IPO was upsized several times after potential investors asked why the enhanced geothermal startup wasn't raising more money.
Slice over $300 off the Mammotion Luba mini 2 robot lawn mower and take back your time this season
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $309 : As of May 13, the Mammotion Luba mini 2 robot lawn mower is on sale for only $1,899 and comes with a mini garage to protect it. A $2,208 value, that's a savings of 14% or $309. Opens in a new window Credit: Mammotion Mammotion Luba mini 2 robot lawn mower $1,899 at Amazon $2,209 Save $310 If yard work is already dragging you down this season, it may be time to consider a robotic lawn
Windows Update is getting better at saving your PC from buggy drivers
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Hardware driver updates can be a blessing and a curse. When they're good, they can fix bugs, improve performance, and add new capabilities, giving your PC a minor upgrade without requiring any extra effort or investment. When they're bad, they can make a once-reliable PC slower and unstable, handing you a one-way ticket to blue screen town (or whatever color the Windows error screen is these days
Amazon devices chief says a new smartphone is “just not the goal”
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In March, Reuters reported that Amazon was developing a new smartphone . Citing four anonymous “people familiar with the matter,” the publication said that Amazon was exploring using Alexa as an operating system and developing the phone, codenamed Transformer, to push people to use Amazon’s AI and other services. At the time, the sources said that Transformer could still be canceled, and Amazon d
Anthropic blames dystopian sci-fi for training AI models to act “evil”
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Those with an interest in the concept of AI alignment (i.e., getting AIs to stick to human-authored ethical rules) may remember when Anthropic claimed its Opus 4 model resorted to blackmail to stay online in a theoretical testing scenario last year. Now, Anthropic says it thinks this "misalignment" was primarily the result of training on "internet text that portrays AI as evil and interested in s
Meta employees are protesting the company's mouse tracking program
Engadget / 12h
Last month, it said it would use employees' mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI models.
It Seems Like a Great Time for Meta and Amazon Devs to Unionize
Gizmodo / 12h
Band together before it's too late.
Floppy disks, burned CDs, and tape drives: How we survived before the cloud
How-To Geek / 12h
I don't know how it happened, but somehow I pay for four whole terabytes of cloud storage every month. Sure, it's shared with the entire household, but over the years I went from a few gigs of free cloud storage to a substantial annual fee for a big hard drive in the sky.
Instagram debuts a new disappearing-photo app called Instants
Engadget / 12h
It's all about sharing candid snaps in the moment.
How to watch Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 online for FREE
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
15 more countries go head-to-head in the second semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Here's how to watch Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 online and for free from anywhere.
These Craftsman Tools Are Up to 56% 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. DIY home maintenance and repair projects can save you money because you don’t need to hire a pro for every repair or upgrade. From replacing a leaky faucet to adding a knob to your desk drawer, a good set of hand tools is essential for success. Craftsman tools has a good re
X launches a History tab for bookmarks, likes, videos, and articles
TechCrunch / 12h
X’s new History tab combines bookmarks, likes, watched videos, and read articles into a single place, expanding the app’s role as a save-it-for-later tool.
Its Masturbation May — here are the best deals Ive found so far
Mashable / 12h
Best Masturbation May sales 2026 at a glance: Masturbation May at Babeland Babeland Get up to 69% off select toys Masturbation May at Bellesa Bellesa Get up to 60% off with code 60MAY Masturbation May at Lovehoney Lovehoney Get up to 50% off select toys May is the best time to focus on yourself. The weather's warming up, some of you are graduating or starting new chapters, and the vibes (pun inte
Everything we know about Marvels VisionQuest
Mashable / 12h
The MCU has put Vision (Paul Bettany) through the ringer. He died (twice!) in Avengers: Infinity War . Then, his grieving wife Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) resurrected him and threw him into WandaVision 's many sitcom parodies. As if that weren't enough, WandaVision also introduced White Vision, who was created by S.W.O.R.D. to kill both Vision and Wanda. SEE ALSO: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Google’s answer to MacBooks sounds amazing
Mashable / 12h
The name might be a mouthful of Os, Googlebooks could be Google ’s biggest push yet into premium laptops . The devices are expected to compete directly with Apple MacBooks and Microsoft Surface hardware.
OpenAI Brings Its Ass to Court
Wired / 12h
In Musk v. Altman, the company claimed a remarkable trophy was physical proof of Elon Musk’s concerning behavior.
Messaging app Tokee may have leaked 1.2 million user profiles — experts say exposed personal data 'presents significant privacy, security, and regulatory risks'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Most of the app's userbase seems to have been exposed, so users should be on their guard.
Software Engineers Say They’re Losing the Ability to Code Now That AI Does It for Them
Futurism / 12h
Even for employees who’ve managed to hold onto their jobs, AI is having a very real impact at work. As corporations boast about how much they’re investing in automation , the reality is that many employers are practically forcing the tech on their workers. Nowhere has that been more visible than software engineers, with companies including Meta even introducing “leaderboards ” to show which emplo
Home Depot launches a new compact tool line to take on Ryobi and Milwaukee
How-To Geek / 12h
In partnership with The Home Depot, RIDGID has announced an all-new, powerful yet compact cordless 18V power tool lineup to take on Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWALT, and more. It's called the RIDGID NUKE Subcompact.
Instagram’s new ‘Instants’ feature combines elements from Snapchat and BeReal
TechCrunch / 12h
The feature lets users share disappearing photos with their close friends or mutual followers that can be viewed only once and remain available for 24 hours.
Eduardo Luzzatti
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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May's PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws
Engadget / 12h
Premium members are also getting the classic arcade shooter Time Crisis.
I delved into the wild world of pet tech to find the 9 best cat-care gadgets — including a feeder with facial recognition, and a self-cleaning litter box with a sealed 'poop dungeon'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Smart gadgets to take the burden off kitty care while you're out of the house.
Vapes and e-bikes mean UK firefighters now deal with a lithium-ion battery fire every five hours — follow these tips to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A new report highlights a growing problem with lithium-ion fires, and modified e-bikes in particular.
