Meta’s $18B child-safety deal hinges on age-verification tech that doesn’t work well
TechCrunch / 6h
The historic settlement reignites ongoing concern around how age-verification technology puts privacy at risk.
Whoop just made its most stylish band yet. Meet the Meridian jewelry-inspired band.
Mashable / 12min
Whoop just debuted its new Meridian band , offering a more stylish titanium band to fit your personal style. Made of waterproof stainless steel mesh, the Meridian band is designed to be worn with all your jewelry. The new Whoop Meridian band is designed to be worn alongside your jewelry. Credit: Whoop The biggest issue with fitness and health trackers, especially on devices meant to be worn 24/7,
Whoop launches Meridian, its jewellery-inspired band and its latest way to ensure you never have to take off your fitness tracker
Latest from TechRadar / 14min
Whoop launches Meridian, its jewellery-inspired fitness tracker It's essentially a Whoop 5.0 with Milanese metal mesh and premium metallic finishes It 'keeps the same sensor array and tracking accuracy as the standard band' If there's one thing Whoop hates, it's people taking their fitness trackers off. After all, you're losing valuable data. That's why the Whoop MG comes with a charging puck tha
I fell for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft hype and now regret it — its monochrome sibling is the superior Amazon slate in my book
Latest from TechRadar / 22min
I’ve been reviewing ereaders and epaper writing tablets for nearly a decade now and, in that time, I don’t think I’ve been more excited about an E Ink device as much as Amazon’s Kindle Scribe Colorsoft . When it was announced in October 2025, I was keen to see how well Amazon had implemented the E Ink Kaleido 3 screen technology on the 11-inch note taker, especially since I found the 7-inch Kindl
United’s new A321XLR is packed with tech, and it’s about to take on new transatlantic routes
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
United’s new Airbus A321XLR begins service soon, and it’s packed with tech It’ll mostly serve international, transatlantic routes with free Starlink-powered Wi-Fi The big surprise? Two Economy Plus rows with no middle seats Just a few months back, I got to go inside United’s next-generation Boeing 787 Dreamliner , complete with a high-tech new interior, spacious seats, and some notable upgrades f
Nvidia Reportedly Stops Flirting With Hugging Face and Just Buys It
Gizmodo / 1h
The apparent deal values the company at about $13 billion.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Aug. 27, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
Meta Apparently Seeks to Spread Settlement Pain to Its Competitors—With Snapchat Conspicuously Absent
Gizmodo / 3h
IfYouTube, TikTok, and Snap all join, it could actually cost Meta more money. So why bother pleading with Snap?
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 27, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you're a fan of UT-Austin. 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 each new
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 27, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. 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 cove
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 27, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you are into shades of gray. 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 hint
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 27, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy in an abstract way. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There'
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 27, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you work in production. 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 Connectio
Hurdle hints and answers for August 27, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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
Qantas Unveils Upgraded Boeing 787 Business Class Suites With Doors
One Mile at a Time / 4h
Qantas has today announced plans for an all-new business class seat for its Dreamliners, though it’s not the best business class seat that the oneworld carrier has in store for us… New Qantas 787 business class seats coming soon(ish) Qantas plans to introduce new business class suites on the Boeing 787-9s that it has on order, which are expected to be delivered as of FY2028 (which runs from July
How to See the Partial Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon on August 27
Wired / 4h
The eclipse will obscure about 93 percent of the moon’s surface. Here are the peak times and tips for the best viewing experience.
Qantas Moves Forward Airbus A380 Retirement, And Ticket Prices Will Go Up
One Mile at a Time / 4h
Qantas has announced that it will move forward its Airbus A380 retirement by four years, and they’ll now be phased out as of 2028. If you’re like me, and are a fan of the A380, that’s obviously bad news. I should also mention that if you don’t like paying a fortune for airfare, it’s also bad news. Let me explain. Qantas retiring A380s, replacing them with A350s Qantas has a fleet of 10 Airbus A38
CPU shipments fall as consumers pay the cost for price rises — but AMD grows its share
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Desktop CPU shipments dropped over 20% amid rising memory and GPU costs AMD now holds nearly 35% of the entire desktop processor market Mobile CPU shipments jumped as Intel finally closed its capacity gap Global processor shipments fell in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, new figures have claimed. Mercury Research found, the decline stemmed mainly from weak
Viral AI startup Instinct has raised $350 million at a $2.5 billion valuation
TechCrunch / 4h
The startup is only a year old but it has already generated a massive amount of hype (and money) while also spurring privacy concerns.
Delta Captain Falls Ill — Tells Air Traffic Control He’ll Taxi To The Gate, Then Go To The Hospital
View from the Wing / 4h
The Delta Boeing 757 reached a gate five minutes after touchdown and then continued to Boston after a crew change. A report that the captain had appendicitis and was undergoing surgery remains unconfirmed.
Republican Senator Launches Investigation Into Flock as Backlash Sweeps Country
Gizmodo / 4h
The company reportedly scans 20 billion vehicles each month.
China sets new airborne wind turbine record at 4,000m — this 747-sized helium blimp generates megawatt power from high-altitude winds
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
China has tested an airborne blimp called the S4000 It generates electricity from wind power at an altitude of 4,000 meters The airship can move to wherever it is needed most If you thought the age of blimps was over, think again. China has just launched a successful test of a helium-filled airship that is used to generate electricity from the sky, and it could mean a return to the air of the sky
American Airlines Test Pilot Flies Boeing 777X And Calls It “AAmazing”—Could A Flagship Order Be Next?
View from the Wing / 5h
An American Airlines pilot flew Boeing’s still-uncertified 777-9 and calls it “AAmazing” while the carrier runs a live widebody competition. The video nudges the giant new flagship into the conversation, but Boeing’s pilot testing program supplies a less dramatic explanation.
Amazon just tripled its order of Nvidia chips over ‘surging demand’
TechCrunch / 5h
Amazon is adding another 2 million Nvidia GPU chips to its data centers over the next two years. But this extended partnerships stretches beyond buying more chips.
RIP, Tim Curry: Ars remembers his top 10 iconic performances
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
It's said celebrity deaths come in threes. We lost Sam Neill last month , and the legendary Dolly Parton yesterday . Now we find out that the universe has also seen fit to deprive us of the glorious presence of Tim Curry, who died at home yesterday in Los Angeles at the age of 80. No cause of death has been given, but Curry had been in ill health since 2012, when he suffered a stroke and required
Could helicopter drones be the next big military breakthrough? This US firm says its new unit can fly up to five times longer than traditional battery-powered quadcopters
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Iveda’s GX10-F100 claims more than 150 minutes of airborne endurance The gasoline-powered aircraft carries up to 19 pounds of cargo during missions Semi-symmetrical carbon-fiber frame targets coastal and remote operating environments Iveda has introduced a rotary-wing unmanned aircraft aimed at military logistics, reconnaissance, communications support, and other operations requiring longer airbo
Whoa: Could American Airlines Order The Boeing 777X?! It Seems Unlikely, But…
One Mile at a Time / 5h
We know that American Airlines is planning on placing a wide body aircraft order in the near future, based on negotiations with Airbus and Boeing. While we’ve had no idea which aircraft type was the frontrunner, I think just about everyone assumed the Boeing 777X wasn’t realistically in the running. Well, there’s now an interesting clue on that front… though who knows, maybe we’re reading too muc
Australia's recording association bans AI-made music from charts
Engadget / 6h
Songs using gen-AI as a support tool will still be allowed, so long as they're "substantially human made."
Callaway’s Good Good generationally stupid golf ad has left the internet horrified
Mashable / 6h
Some advertisements make you want to buy the product. Others make the entire internet ask, "Who on Earth approved this?" A promotional video from golf equipment giant Callaway and popular YouTube brand Good Good Golf has landed firmly in the latter category. The since-deleted ad showed the brand's co-founder Garrett Clark charging toward female golfer Alexis Miestowski, shoving her to the ground,
You Can Thank Lin Shaye for ‘Insidious: Out of the Further’
Gizmodo / 6h
'Insidious' franchise star Lin Shaye pushed back after Sony initially canceled the series' sixth installment.
How Rising Temperatures Likely Contributed to Nepal’s Deadly Flood
Wired / 6h
Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat and become less stable, upping the odds of catastrophic collapses.
5 new shows to watch this weekend across Netflix, Hulu, and more (August 27-30)
How-To Geek / 6h
Looking for something to watch this weekend? There are shows premiering on streaming services over the next few days. Apple TV builds on its strong sci-fi reputation with the return of its Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly thriller. It's our No. 1 ranked show on this list.
Nvidia Second Quarter Beats on Revenue and Earnings
Next Big Future / 7h
Today, NVIDIA reported revenue for the second quarter ended July 26, 2026, of $96.2 billion, up 18% from the previous quarter and up 106% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins were both 75.0%. GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $2.46 and $2.22, respectively. 🔹 Revenue $96.2B (Est. ... Read more
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Earlier this year, Meta created a “plan” to reduce some of its teams by as much as 60 percent to make the company “AI native,” Reuters reported today, citing two people familiar with Meta’s internal affairs. Reuters’ report highlights the challenges organizations face when analyzing the best uses for AI and determining when the technology is a better fit for certain tasks than employees. Meta con
Quote of the day by PsiQuantum CEO Jeremy O’Brien: 'If you think the goal is to get to the top of the Empire State Building, you build longer ladders' — a challenge to incremental hardware progress in quantum computing
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
One of the most exciting areas in technology is quantum computing, but it's also one of the areas that's been among the least accessible, difficult to relate to the real world, and still largely buried away in the lab. To reach the point at which quantum computers become useful, there's still plenty of work to be done. The race to a million qubits There are, and continue to be, different approach
iPod nostalgia is at an all-time high, so meet two new cheap, adorable tiny hi-res music players that invoke the best of the music-player era (bring your own white wired earbuds)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Shanling Q2 unveiled as an iPod nano-alike upgrade for high-res music Fiio recently launched the Echo Nano, an original iPod shuffle-like player with a screen iPods are so nostalgic, they're still being actively advertised by resellers Remember the iPod? Of course you do: nostalgia is so high that you still have tech journalists dusting off their iPod Classics , they're so popular on resellers th
Unexpected chat between OpenAI agents led to Hugging Face hack
BBC News / 7h
OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.
Senator launches investigation into Flocks surveillance
Mashable / 7h
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri is investigating Flock Safety , the maker of the now-ubiquitous AI-powered Flock cameras , demanding answers from the company about how it captures and retains data on millions of Americans. With over 120,000 cameras in 49 states, Flock has been under scrutiny from the American public for weeks, with some vigilantes destroying the automated license plate readers (A
Panic is refunding tariff fees paid by Playdate owners
Engadget / 7h
The console was subject to added fees under the Trump administration's original tariff regime.
OpenAI details the failures that led to Hugging Face breach in official report
Engadget / 7h
Transparency from the company is good, but real trust in its people would be better.
Ukraine Butters Up Musk With Highest State Honor for Starlink
Gizmodo / 7h
The award comes as the Ukrainian military has been trying to convince Musk to expand Starlink access into Russia.
Nvidia revenue doubles on continued AI demand
BBC News / 7h
Chipmaker's $96bn quarter beat forecasts as demand for AI hardware continues to accelerate.
Ukraine flags that Russia could have a secret fleet of autonomous military vessels stalking the seas
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukraine claims Russia's newest drones can carry a full metric ton offshore Some unmanned vessels reach speeds of fifty-five knots at sea The BEK-1000 travels over five hundred kilometers before refuelling again Ukraine's military intelligence agency has claimed Russia may now operate a wide range of unmanned vessels patrolling open waters undetected for extended periods. A newly released catalog
Anthropic continues compute-gobbling streak in $45B deal with Nscale
TechCrunch / 7h
The new deal with the infrastructure provider is the latest example of Anthropic's white-hot compute-gobbling streak.
Meta settles its alleged social media harm case for $18B and agrees to massive changes that may be almost impossible to enforce
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Remember that massive lawsuit against Meta alleging that its products were designed to addict teens and may have caused them mental harm? Backed by dozens of US States, the potential $1.4 trillion price tag — if Meta lost — would have been enough to bankrupt the company. That case is now over. Settled for the princely sum of $18 billion and promised fundamental changes in how Meta's major product
This once-overlooked Ford SUV is now a great buy
How-To Geek / 7h
The Ford Edge never became the go-to midsize SUV that models like the Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot did. It was easy to overlook, even though it offered a roomy two-row cabin, standard all-wheel drive , useful technology, and a choice of turbocharged engines.
10 Hacks Every Google Wallet User Should Know
Lifehacker / 8h
For Android users, Google Wallet is an obvious way to carry digital payment cards and passes for everything from tap-to-pay to boarding flights. But there's a lot more to the app than storing cards and making transactions. Here are the hacks you need to know to get the most out of Google Wallet. Enable location permissions so Google Wallet can automatically pull up the card or pass you need If yo
Delta’s Business Class Overhaul Starts This Fall—New Meals, Serviceware And Crew Training At LAX
View from the Wing / 8h
Delta will begin training flight attendants next week for a redesigned Delta One service launching on transoceanic flights from Los Angeles this fall, with new meals, serviceware and a broader rollout planned for early 2027.
Israel Seeds Internet With Articles From Opaque Group to Influence AI Chatbots
Gizmodo / 8h
"Accountability for the material is not anonymous," the group claims about its anonymous articles.
Lenovos latest gaming tablet is now under $700 — save big on the Legion Tab Gen 5
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $160 : As of Aug. 26, the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 (8.8-inch, Snapdragon) is down to $689.99. That's an 18% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 $689.99 at Lenovo $849.99 Save $160 The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 just dropped to $689.99 at Lenovo, down from $849.99 — an 18% discount that knocks $160 off Lenovo's gaming-focused tablet. The Legion Tab Gen 5 packs a
Democrats Just Might Win the Senate
Wired / 8h
Strategists in both parties have long thought that everything would need to go right for Democrats to take over Congress this fall. Their map, though, is becoming more forgiving.
Nvidia’s Profit Doubles to $59.69 Billion Thanks to A.I. Spending
NYT > Technology / 8h
Quarterly revenue also more than doubled, to $96.22 billion, the company said, topping expectations on Wall Street.
New Twitter launches, says Musk's X gave up the name
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Operation Bluebird, the Virginia-based startup trying to revive the allegedly abandoned “Twitter” name and logo, announced Monday that it has launched its new social media network: Twitter.now. “We are a small company, we have investors, and we have a product,” Stephen Coates, one of Operation Bluebird’s cofounders, told Ars. “And we have waited months and months to launch, and we are not going t
Meta settles states' child-safety claims for $18B; Florida rejects deal as "peanuts"
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Meta agreed to impose daily limits on children's social media use and pay nearly $18 billion in settlements with nearly every US state today, cutting short a trial in which Meta said several of the states were demanding over $1.4 trillion. The settlement requires court approval. Meta is facing claims that it designed its products to foster compulsive use by children and failed to warn users of ad
Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Florida's attorney general got a fiery rebuke and some ecclesiastical schooling from the state's Catholic bishops after he boldly threatened to block funding to Catholic schools unless the church bends to the state's anti-vaccine policies—policies allegedly intended to uphold religious freedom. On July 31, Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a questionable letter to the bishops regarding exempti
Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
While we wait ( possibly in vain ) for Gemini 3.5 Pro to launch, Google is releasing a different model in the 3.5 branch. The company has announced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, an AI model designed to streamline voice input by editing out "ums" and corrections, outputting polished AI text. This model already powers the Gboard "Rambler" feature on the Pixel 11 , but it's about to appear throughout the G
The Meta Settlement Will Put Limits on Instagram for Teens. They’re Still Vulnerable
Wired / 8h
Child safety groups and former Meta employees welcome proposed changes to how the company’s platforms will work for teens. They also think states should demanded more.
Freak Landslide Completely Swallows Entire Mountain Village
Futurism / 8h
A Himalayan border crossing between China and Nepal was obliterated by an ungodly landslide following torrential flooding across the region on Wednesday. Video captured by security cameras perched on the mountainside show the horrifying moment when the wall of mud descended on the Gyirong Port facility, swallowing the six-story building whole as dozens of people run for their lives. Within second
Ring Says Its New Encryption System Could Make It Harder for Police to Access Videos
Gizmodo / 8h
The new default system deletes Ring’s copy of encryption keys after 24 hours, limiting what the company can turn over to law enforcement.
Who is covered by credit card travel insurance?
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
No matter how carefully you plan your vacation, bad weather or mechanical delays can throw your trip off track without warning. That's why it's important to consider getting travel insurance to protect your trip. Thankfully, many of the top travel rewards cards on the market include various travel protections automatically when you use your card to pay for your trip. What is credit card travel in
Kia’s updated $25k Seltos makes expensive compact SUVs hard to justify
How-To Geek / 8h
Finding a new SUV for around $25,000 usually means accepting a stripped-down interior, limited technology, and a cramped cabin. This newly redesigned crossover challenges that expectation, combining a surprisingly upscale interior with a long list of standard tech and more passenger and cargo space than you'd normally expect at this price.
Delta Captain: “I’m Gonna Taxi To The Gate, Then I Need To Go To The Hospital”
One Mile at a Time / 8h
With the number of flights in the air at any given point, it’s not unheard of for pilots to become ill while at the controls of a plane. However, here’s one of the stranger such situations we’ve seen, involving a Delta captain, as flagged by JonNYC . Delta captain tells ATC he’s going to the hospital This incident happened on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and involves Delta flight DL437, scheduled to
How to support Dolly Partons Imagination Library
Mashable / 8h
When Dolly Parton died Tuesday , her family asked for something other than flowers in her memory. Instead, they requested donations to Parton's Imagination Library . Though Parton was known around the world as an icon of music and movies, her beloved literacy program cemented her legacy as a humanitarian. SEE ALSO: The internet mourns Dolly Parton, country music’s brightest light How Imagination
Waffle House Teleporter Gregg Phillips Is Still on the Trump Administration’s Payroll
Wired / 8h
In June, a FEMA official infamous for claiming to have teleported to a Waffle House was reportedly ousted. He’s still employed by the government, though—and meeting with a Trump fixer.
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Smartwatch Is $250 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Garmin just unveiled its new Fenix 9 , which means that the equally impressive 51mm Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is now 19% off at $1,049.99 (originally $1,299.99). The smaller 47mm version is 21% off at $949.99 (originally $1,199.99). CNET calls it a “watch full of firsts,” and whil
Why is the Mac mini M5 Pro more expensive than the M6?
Engadget / 8h
When it comes to Apple Silicon, a higher number doesn't necessarily mean a better chip.
Android apps will be forced to use less memory in 2027—here's why
How-To Geek / 8h
Android phone makers are offering less RAM in their latest devices to keep costs down. Now, Google is calling on Android app makers to limit the performance hit. As of February 2027, Android apps on the Play Store will have to meet "bad behavior thresholds" to stay on Google's good side.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says people think governments are using AI ‘to screw them over’, and that’s why the tech is having a ‘a crisis of trust’ — and he’s exactly right
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A lot has already been said about the doom and gloom surrounding AI - some of it drawing on the warnings of classic dystopian novels, but much of it grounded in reality. There is a lot of optimism and promises from those in control of the technology, but not much has emerged in the form of actual benefit. “I think by far the most accurate criticism of AI companies including Anthropic is that we h
Top WSJ Editor Approves AI-Assisted Writing, Says AI is a “Fact of Modern Life” in Major Inflection Point for Media Industry
Futurism / 9h
The Wall Street Journal is giving opinion authors the go-ahead to use AI in the writing process without requiring AI disclosures — a move by a top newspaper that feels like an inflection point for the media industry. On Monday, the billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller, a former hedge fund manager and founder of Duquesne Capital, published an article in the Wall Street Journal ‘s Opinion section titl
How to watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
Engadget / 9h
Netflix is the exclusive home of the GTA VI trailer for six hours on Thursday.
‘The Last Blossom’ Director on Why a Plant Was the Perfect Counterpart for a Former Yakuza
Gizmodo / 9h
GKIDS' latest anime film, from the creators of the fan-favorite mystery series 'ODDTAXI,' hits theaters for two nights only on August 30 and 31.
The colorful JBL Pulse 6 speaker will be available next month
Engadget / 9h
JBL's new speaker/light hybrid will cost $330.
Roku will stream select NWSL games this season
Engadget / 9h
Eight Sunday night NWSL matches will be available to watch for free through The Roku Channel.
American Airlines Ups Economy Snack Game With Goldfish, Tate’s Cookies, And More
One Mile at a Time / 9h
American Airlines has announced that it will update its complimentary economy snack offerings. While nothing major, it’s a reminder of how little, positive changes can impact the perception passengers have… American introducing more economy snack options American serves complimentary snacks to travelers in economy, offered with the beverage service. Up until now, the choice has been either Biscof
Soundcore's Nebula X1S projector is an incredibly bright version of its popular Nebula X1
Engadget / 9h
Soundcore's latest projector is bright enough to use in daylight with the shades up.
United's epic Greenland flight (and others) coming back in 2027; luxe new domestic plane delayed
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
United Airlines made a huge splash this week by announcing 10 all-new destinations as part of the carrier's largest international expansion ever. But the airline isn't just adding new routes for 2027. It's also bringing back every one of the ultra-unique destinations it flew this summer, from southern Europe to the Arctic. United's epic flight to Greenland ? "We are planning to be back," chief ne
Google’s Gemini has a branding problem, and so does the rest of AI
TechCrunch / 9h
Consumer AI apps need to stop making users learn their product architecture.
Hyundai's 600-mile EREV could finally end range anxiety for EV buyers
How-To Geek / 9h
Hyundai thinks it has found a solution to one of the biggest problems holding EVs back. Its first extended-range electric vehicle is due in 2027, promising more than 600 miles of total range by combining electric motors with a gasoline engine that works as a generator.
How do we explain OpenAI’s executive exodus?
TechCrunch / 9h
Was Greg Brockman the right executive all along?
Cyberleek posts first major GTA 6 spoilers in Lucia prologue leak
Mashable / 9h
For the past week, a mystery leaker calling themselves Cyberleek has been busy posting gameplay clips from the unreleased video game Grand Theft Auto VI , one of the most highly anticipated video games of all time. So far, the leaker has shared only brief, spoiler-free glimpses of cutscenes or gameplay footage showing the game's world and mechanics, but on Wednesday, that changed. Shortly after R
OpenAI says it took down a malicious Russian plan to spread misinformation on ChatGPT
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
OpenAI says it has disrupted a social media influence campaign that is believed to be of Russian origin What makes this campaign stand out is the underlying architecture, which features a "think tank" with highly questionable credibility The objective of the campaign was to influence Western audiences into believing Russia was superior, and that Western countries were sacrificing their sovereignt
OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack Debrief Raises More Questions Than It Answers
Wired / 9h
The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it didn't see this fiasco coming.
Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Which desktop is right for you?
Engadget / 9h
Which of Apple's new computers should you get?
Designer Creates World’s Most Hideous Hawaiian Shirt to Hide From AI Surveillance Cameras
Futurism / 10h
While some privacy advocates are content to saw down camera towers, one artist is pushing back against the panopticon with an unconventional tool: the ugliest aloha shirt you’ve ever seen. Freshly reported by Dezeen , German designer Simon Weckert designed the hideous shirt to be untraceable to AI-integrated surveillance systems. Using a dizzying blend of colors and patterns, the shirt is ugly pr
The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring punches above its weight class
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The GT3 occupies a singular place in the 911 lineup. Whereas the range-topping Turbo S piles on power, technology, luxury, and all-weather capability, the GT3 has always pursued something more elemental: a lighter weight, more focus, and a finely honed setup that puts the driver at the center of the experience. Porsche has expanded the GT3 formula since the model’s debut in 1999, adding the more
Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
For decades, console owners have faced a choice between the convenience of digital downloads and the permanence of physical game discs. Soon, Xbox owners will be able to get the best of both worlds for thousands of supported titles as part of a newly announced disc-to-digital program. The program— announced today ahead of testing for Xbox Insiders starting August 31—will let players claim a "digi
The inside story on why OpenAI agents hacked Hugging Face
MIT Technology Review / 10h
The models responsible for last month’s agent hack of Hugging Face had been inadvertently trained to cheat and to communicate with each other, according to an OpenAI technical report released today. The hack, which a group of agents undertook to find solutions for a cybersecurity test that they were stuck on, has confirmed some experts’ fears that AI models might take actions that defy human desi
OpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach
Persistence (Enterprise TA0003)•
TechCrunch / 10h
The report, which spans several discrete cybersecurity compromises, is the most complete accounting of the incident to date.
Samsung leak reveals Galaxy Aero smartwatch-lite — and it could right the wrongs of Samsung’s disappointing Apple Watch SE rival
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A new leak sheds fresh light on the Samsung Galaxy Aero smartwatch The device might ditch Wear OS and use the RTOS operating system instead It could fix some of the mistakes of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE It’s safe to say that we weren’t huge fans of the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE , with our reviewer scoring it a measly two stars and branding it “one of the most confusing smartwatches I’ve ever test
A Game-Changing Drug for Pancreatic Cancer Just Got FDA Approval
Gizmodo / 10h
In a large-scale clinical trial, people taking daraxonrasib lived twice as long as those given standard chemotherapy.
Devolver Digital squares up to Rockstar with a mascot platformer out the same day as GTA 6
Engadget / 10h
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Ring introduces better default encryption standards to address privacy concerns
Engadget / 10h
Ring data still gets sent to the cloud, but it'll be deleted after being used to power smart home controls.
Netflix Releases Trailer for New ‘Wonka’ Horror Movie, Er, Game Show
Gizmodo / 10h
Gene Wilder's eerie AI voice propels contestants through a perilous chocolate factory in 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket.'
The first 5 Android settings I turn off before using a new phone
How-To Geek / 10h
There’s a certain thrill in opening a brand-new phone. You peel off the plastic, transfer your photos, sign in to your Google account, and start taking your first picture. But in all that excitement, we often forget to check a few important settings that can make our phone better.
These Viture XR/AR Smart Glasses Are $140 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking for XR glasses, the Viture Beast XR/AR glasses are now 20% off, making them $548.98, down from $689. These glasses feature a micro-OLED display with 1920 X 1200 resolution and a brightness of 1,250 nits, making the display easier to see on bright days. The
ASUS introduces new Ace esports-focused gaming monitors
Engadget / 10h
The latest ASUS gaming monitors all feature 24.5-inch, high-refresh rate OLED panels.
How I rescued 388GB of data using junk drawer tech (instead of buying a new drive)
How-To Geek / 10h
The universe really wants me to buy another external hard drive or sign up for an online storage service. I currently have a Western Digital My Passport , with 1 TB of storage. I should have bought a second one before the AI boom, but I never got around to it. I'm kicking myself for that (poor) decision right about now. So, now I'm going to try to save all of that data. But we have a big problem:
American Airlines Adds Free Tate’s Cookies And Goldfish In Coach—A Small Upgrade Most Passengers Will Actually See
View from the Wing / 10h
Starting in early October, morning flights get Biscoff and Goldfish; later flights add Tate’s cookies and Peterson’s snack mix. The broader coach push is welcome, but American still sells food on far too few flights.
Flipboard acquires Graze, the feed builder working to monetize the open social web
TechCrunch / 10h
Flipboard is acquiring Bluesky feed-building startup Graze, bringing its privacy-friendly ad technology and creator monetization tools into Flipboard’s growing open social web ecosystem.
There Are No Trans Women in the WNBA, so Right-Wingers Are Making Some Up
Wired / 10h
As culture warriors continue to stoke the flames of a gender panic in professional sports, wild conspiracy theories are coming into play.
7 discontinued Linux projects I still miss today
How-To Geek / 10h
Linux has never been short of ambitious projects. Some became major parts of the ecosystem, while others disappeared after only a few years. What makes some of them worth remembering is not simply that they were popular. They represented ideas that made Linux feel experimental, unusual, and genuinely exciting.
Everything we expect at Apples September iPhone launch event
Mashable / 10h
Apple has finally sent out invitations for its next hardware event , titled "Surprise and shine," set for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This year's keynote carries extra weight beyond the usual hardware reveal as it will be John Ternus' first Apple product event as C
The Humanoids at China’s Robot Games Were Faster Than Usain Bolt—but I’m More Impressed by Their Tweezer Mastery
Wired / 10h
Beijing’s endlessly delightful Robot Games featured tons of impressive stunts. But the most mind-blowing tricks challenged the humanoid’s brain, not its brawn.
Security expert hijacks Apple's Find My network to share data with a Linux device
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Researcher registers Linux machine as a trusted device on Apple's Find My network and pulled live people-tracking data that Apple normally reserves for its own hardware The work is not a mass-surveillance exploit: it is limited in scope and only reads a location share that a friend had already agreed to, and it cannot silently locate arbitrary Apple users The approach took less than a week of pro
Medical device maker Boston Scientific says a cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to its operations
TechCrunch / 10h
The company won't say if medical devices are affected or if any customer data was exfiltrated.
10 Hacks Every Google Pixel 11 User Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
Part of the fun of upgrading your phone is digging into all the new features and functions it offers, and it's no different with Google's recently unveiled Pixel 11 series . While there are hardware bumps in these phones, many of the most notable selling points are on the software side, with a bunch of upgrades related to AI and Android 17. If you've invested in a Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11
The Latest ‘Star Wars’ Lego Is Physically Its Biggest in History
Gizmodo / 10h
Out in October, Darth Vader's Super Star Destroyer is over four feet long and costs $800.
How Homogeneous Are Ultra-Luxury Hotel Guests? Privacy Vs. Scene & Networking
One Mile at a Time / 11h
There are a lot of people online making a lot of broad generalizations, often based on limited firsthand experience. I think this is about as true in the luxury hotel space as anywhere. I’ve repeatedly seen people make this broad claim that luxury hotel guests are seeking privacy above all else in their travels, and that this is somehow one of the primary things that causes them to spend many tho
It's time to buy an adjustable desk while this premium model is $120 off
How-To Geek / 11h
Want an adjustable desk? Then Secretlab's Labor Day sale is for you, offering $100 off the MAGNUS Pro desk.
Scientists Find Unexpected Ingredients in Ancient Egyptian Paint
Gizmodo / 11h
The findings suggest that the artists of ancient Egypt cared deeply about every step of their work.
They Really Didn’t Have to Go This Hard for the Cyberpunk 2077 Edition of the Commodore 64
Gizmodo / 11h
If you're in the market for a big-ticket nostalgia purchase, this looks rad.
Super Cruise vs. BlueCruise: GM's bigger network doesn't guarantee a better experience
How-To Geek / 11h
Hands-free highway driving has grown from a novelty feature into a full subscription business over the past decade, with GM's Super Cruise and Ford's BlueCruise combining for more than 1.8 billion hands-free miles driven so far. Both systems handle steering, acceleration, and braking on compatible highways with a driver-facing camera to confirm the person behind the wheel is still watching the ro
FBI Disrupts Chinese Proxy Tools Used in Mass Hacking of US Agencies and Infrastructure
Wired / 11h
China’s hacking campaign targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, the Justice Department, and more, according to the DOJ.
Screenless Luffu Link Is the Next Wearable From the Founders of Fitbit
Gizmodo / 11h
The LTE-enabled health and safety band is just one part of a larger AI-powered ecosystem for monitoring your family's well-being.
If You Loved 'Sugar,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sugar on Apple TV is remarkable in a lot of ways. One part old-school throwback to classic noir (complete with literal flashes of classic films), one part unexpected sci-fi twister, and one part Colin Farrell’s charisma, it’s a show that defies easy categorization while being very easy to simply enjoy. The big twist was divisive, but worked except
Meta reportedly abandoned an AI-focused restructuring plan that would have laid off thousands
Engadget / 11h
The problem with Meta's AI restructuring plan is the AI wasn't good enough.
Bill Gates Announces That He Is the First Person Ever to Be Concerned About the Effects of AI
Futurism / 11h
Bill Gates can’t believe that no one is worried about AI as much as he is. In a new blog post — and accompanying media blitz — the billionaire suddenly sounded alarmed about how the technology is shaping our future after being blindly optimistic about it for years, warning that it’ll annihilate jobs and desolate the economy. “AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst so
NASA Is Launching a $4 Billion Space Telescope on Sunday. Here’s Why You Should Care
Gizmodo / 11h
Roman is designed to capture enormous areas of the universe quickly and precisely—and gaze upon things we've never seen before.
Ridley Scott Is Still Working on an ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel
Gizmodo / 11h
'The Dog Stars' director wants to bring back Michael Fassbender's android character, David.
Apple officially announces September iPhone launch event: Surprise and shine
Mashable / 11h
Apple has finally announced the date, time, and tagline for its annual iPhone launch event. The company said today that a "Surprise and shine" Apple event will take place on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT, and viewers will be able to watch the keynote live on YouTube , the Apple website, and Apple TV. At the event, Apple is widely expected to release the new iPhone 18 lineup , as well as a foldable smartp
The long-lasting Nothing Headphone (a) have never been this cheap before — save 45% for one day only
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $90: Normally $199, the black Nothing Headphone (a) are on sale for just $119 at Amazon and Best Buy today (Aug. 26) — an unprecedented 45% savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Headphone (a) $109 at Amazon $199 Save $90 Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Headphone (a) $109 at Best Buy $199 Save $90 Looking for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones that just won't
Bill Gates proposes a token tax on AI to protect human workers
Mashable / 11h
As anti-AI sentiment continues to spread , one tech industry leader is now floating an idea for how to deal with it. In a 6,000-word essay posted on his Gates Notes website , billionaire and former Microsoft head Bill Gates explains his fears about artificial intelligence and offers a few proposals for addressing them. Gates also discussed his concerns in a wide-ranging interview with the New Yor
Google says its latest Gemini transcription model can turn your ramblings into structured text
Engadget / 11h
Google says Gemini 3.5 Transcribe will soon let you use speech-to-text in any web field in Chrome.
This Is the Best Ad-Free Alternative to Apple Maps
Lifehacker / 12h
This week, Apple Maps officially launched ads in search . It's not necessarily a surprise, mind you: We learned back in October that Apple planned to roll out ads at some point. But it's still a bit jarring to see Apple actually commit to the plan. Now, most of the mainstream navigation apps come with ads, which makes getting around without dealing with ads difficult—but not impossible. How Apple
Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety
Wired / 12h
More than 15 politicians from across the country have signed on to the AI Pact, vowing to regulate data centers and AI. “We’ve got to get this right,” says Senate candidate Dan Osborn of Nebraska.
ShinyHunters hackers claim to have hit data center provider used by Microsoft and Meta
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Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ShinyHunters adds CyrusOne to its victim list, demanding $13m ransom Claimed theft includes 12.9 million Salesforce records, 600GB SharePoint data, PII, contracts, and facility diagrams Breach could enable physical intrusions and supply‑chain attacks; CyrusOne has not commented or paid The infamous ShinyHunters ransomware crew has added CyrusOne, a major US data center operator, to its list of vi
I ran the one command in Linux you should never run. Here's what happened
How-To Geek / 12h
Of all the Linux commands, rm is notorious. It's easy to completely wipe out your system with one mislaid rm command as root. I knew not to, but I ran that command on purpose anyway. Here's why.
FDA approves world’s first dual-sensor CGM in diabetes 'breakthrough' — new Libre Duo sensor tracks ketones and blood sugar in real-time
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The FDA has approved the Libre Duo 10 Day CGM wearable It can continuously measure both ketones and blood sugar levels It’s worn by diabetics as a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first wearable device capable of simultaneously monitoring both ketone and bloody sugar levels, which the organization says is “a breakthrough for the safety of
Google just fixed one of the most annoying things about talking to AI — Gemini Live can finally handle interruptions
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Gemini Live is being upgraded to Gemini Live 3.5, which handles interruptions better The new model can also process live visuals and blend multiple languages on the fly It also promises more natural and responsive conversations and the ability to access background tools Google has upgraded its Gemini Live voice mode with a new model, Gemini 3.5 Live, which it says delivers a major improvement ove
Nvidia's GeForce Now is officially coming to the Steam Machine — here's why that's great news for gaming in your living room
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Nvidia's GeForce Now is officially inbound for the Steam Machine Support for the Steam Controller is also coming This gives owners of Valve's PC more flexibility to stream top-end games that won't run on the Steam Machine's more modest hardware Nvidia has revealed that its GeForce Now service is coming to the Steam Machine . As The Verge reports , Team Green made the announcement at Gamescom 2026
What’s Changing For Teens on Instagram and Facebook After Meta Settlement
NYT > Technology / 12h
Meta agreed to set more time limits and enhance protections in its platforms for young users, but was short on some specifics.
What Does $17.1 Billion Mean for Meta?
NYT > Technology / 12h
The Silicon Valley company agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties as part of a landmark settlement with states over social media addiction claims.
Kindles saw a price hike, but the versatile TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet just got a $100 discount
Mashable / 12h
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Apple AirPods 4 are down to $99 right now
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 23%: As of Aug. 26, you can get the Apple AirPods 4 for $99, down from $129, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount, or $30 in savings. Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon $129 Save $30 I recently lost my AirPods , and I miss them so much . None of my backup headphones read my texts to me, which is a feature I desperately need back. If you're also in the market for a replacement, the Apple AirPods 4 are
Lovehoney just dropped its 2026 sex toy advent calendars
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 64%: Lovehoney's 2026 sex toy advent calendar lineup just went live. You get five countdown options (7, 12, or 24 days) starting at $129, with savings up to 64% on big-name toys like the Womanizer Starlet 3 and We-Vibe Moxie+. OK, I'm usually pretty strict about not celebrating holidays early (looking at you, Starbucks — premature pumpkin-spicing is a crime). I won't put my tree up or even s
US seizes domains of Chinese botnet used to hack NASA, Justice Department, and the Senate
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TechCrunch / 12h
The Justice Department said that the domain seizures made the botnet and its command and control servers "inoperable," as the domains were hardcoded into the botnet's code and were critical for the botnet's communication and essential operations.
Capital F closes $17M debut fund with goal to back the future of the ‘female economy’
TechCrunch / 12h
The firm backs companies building in the “female economy,” or the markets where women drive demand — women’s health, digital commerce, and AI tools.
Your Coworkers Are Becoming “Meat Proxies” for AI
Futurism / 12h
Last year, netizens coined a new term to reflect our growing disdain for AI bots slowly usurping our human agency. The word “clanker” — later described as a “derogatory slur ” by Google’s AI Overview — set the stage for growing disillusionment and anger aimed at tech that’s cluttering our minds and feeds, while driving us crazy at work. And now we have the perfect accompanying pejorative to descr
Bill Gates Warns Humanity About AI: ‘We Do Not Have the Luxury of Moving Slowly’
Gizmodo / 12h
"The transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
Apple is holding its iPhone launch event on September 9
TechCrunch / 12h
The event is expected to be a notable one, as Apple is rumored to unveil its long-awaited foldable iPhone. It'll also be the first Apple event with John Ternus as CEO, who is scheduled to take the reins of the tech giant from Tim Cook on September 1.
Meta thought AI could do the job instead of humans — what happened next should surprise absolutely nobody
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Imagine AI is the sun and businesses are Icarus . By now, most of us are basking in the light of this transformative innovation, which sometimes feels too hot and other times disappears behind clouds so dense we wonder why we ever trusted it in the first place. Some intrepid businesses not only gaze at AI's warm light, but openly worship it. They don wings, and fly as close as they can to its sur
Best-Ever Capital One Spark Cash Plus $2,000 + $ 500 Credit Bonus Offer (Last Chance)
One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Capital One Spark Cash Plus is one of the best business cards out there, whether you’re looking to earn cash back or travel rewards. For quite some time, we’ve seen a best-ever offer on the card, making it the ideal time to apply. I’d like to provide an update, as Capital One has shared that this is now the last chance to apply under this offer, as it’s expected to end on September 7, 2026. I
We Now Know When Apple's Big iPhone Event Will Happen
Lifehacker / 12h
You don't need to follow leaks and rumors to know that Apple will announce the iPhone 18 next month. The company has revealed new iPhones once a year every year since its first smartphone launch back in 2007. The real unknown, of course, is what day exactly Apple will make these announcements. As of Wednesday, we know for sure. Ahead of the event, make sure to enter Lifehacker's Big Guessing Game
Xbox Insiders will soon be able to create digital versions of their physical games
Engadget / 12h
Thousands of Xbox One and Series X titles will support the new disc-to-digital feature.
4 great Paramount+ movies under 90 minutes to watch this weekend
How-To Geek / 12h
First, you watched a series of great movies on Paramount+ with runtimes under two hours . Now, we're cutting that runtime to 90 minutes or less, meaning this list is for people who are strapped for time and need something quick.
American Airlines Will Announce New Flights From Philadelphia to Vienna And Reykjavik Tomorrow
View from the Wing / 12h
American’s Caesar cipher spells Vienna, but the real tell is a fake wine price equal to the mileage from Philadelphia to Vienna, Reykjavik and Porto. Other menu clues may point to Barcelona and Brussels.
RIP to the Iconic and Delightful Tim Curry
Gizmodo / 12h
The star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'Annie,' 'Legend,' 'Clue,' 'Muppet Treasure Island,' 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars,' and the 'It' miniseries, to name just a few, has died at 80.
Surfshark adds category-based web filtering to its post-quantum Dausos protocol
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Surfshark's web content blocker now runs on the Dausos protocol The integration lets you filter risky site categories when using Dausos The feature is rolling out first to macOS for Surfshark One and One+ users Surfshark has brought its web content blocker to Dausos, the proprietary VPN protocol it built in-house, meaning users of one of the best VPN services can now filter unwanted websites with
‘Surprise and Shine’ — Apple reveals when to tune into its September event and teases what’s coming — here’s what to expect and how we might finally meet a folding iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
You can officially mark your calendars for September 9, 2026, as Apple has just made its annual September event official by sending out invitations with the tagline "Surprise and shine," announcing the Special Event. In true Apple time, the September 9 event kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (3am September 10 AEST) and will be livestreamed at Apple Park, specifically in the Steve Jobs Theat
Sugar Substitute Xylitol Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Death, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 12h
New research has found a link between greater consumption of xylitol and a higher chance of major cardiovascular problems like heart attack.
I finally ditched Firefox for Brave, and Mozilla's stagnation is to blame
How-To Geek / 12h
Brave is doing what Mozilla won't. Mozilla hasn't innovated in years. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of waiting. I have limited options, yet Brave ticks the right boxes. Here are the reasons I left Firefox behind.
Squirts latest update wants you to stop scrolling and start hooking up
Mashable / 12h
Ever since launching its app in April, cruising platform Squirt (aka SQ Dating in the App Store) has been adding new features to entice Grindr and Sniffies users to hop on and get off. Its latest update includes a brand-new feature called "Places." The feature lets you broadcast your current location or flag where you'll be within the next hour. You can tag yourself at public spots like the gym,
Uber launches new live video feature to monitor teen riders
Mashable / 12h
Parents will soon be able to remotely access Uber drivers' phone cameras to monitor their teen riders. The new safety feature, announced Aug. 25, expands on existing parental controls through the ride sharing giant's teen accounts . When available, parents can choose to "check in" on their teen's ride using the driver's on-device camera and mic. Both the teen rider and the Uber driver are notifie
Are you a meat proxy? The latest AI slang, explained.
Mashable / 12h
There is a new name for the coworker who responds to a simple question with seven paragraphs that very clearly came straight from ChatGPT : a "meat proxy." You probably know the type. They paste a question into an AI chatbot , copy the answer into Slack , and consider their work complete. The response may be long, polished, and packed with suspiciously corporate phrases, but it contains very litt
Amazon is packed with Govee deals: permanent outdoor lights, floor lamps, and backyard string lights are all on a big discount
Mashable / 12h
Best Govee lighting deals at a glance: Best outdoor deal Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (100 feet) $279.99 (save $50) Best indoor deal Govee Floor Lamp 3 Lite $84.99 (save $35) Best bedroom lighting deal Two Govee Lantern Floor Lamps $219.98 (save $40) When we consider home improvements, it often revolves are topics like new flooring, replacing the old bathroom tile, or giving the backyard pati
How many OnlyFans millionaires are there? New report reveals the hard numbers.
Mashable / 12h
Mashable has interviewed a handful of high-earning OnlyFans creators , but just how many are bringing in literal millions on the platform? According to OnlyFans, just over 5,000 (5,076, to be exact) creators made over $1 million from the platform, Variety and others reported. But there are over five million creator accounts on the platform, and 2.5 million were active in the most recent fiscal ye
Preorders for Xbox's anniversary collection are open (for some) and the bundle costs $900
Engadget / 12h
The Xbox 25th anniversary bundle includes a translucent green Series X, a similarly-colored controller and a digital download of Halo: Campaign Evolved.
This Four-Camera Eufy Security Kit Is $400 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. The Eufy Security EufyCam S4 four-camera kit is down to $999.99 from $1,399.99 on Amazon; price trackers show that this is its lowest price so far. Each camera gives you a wide 4K view for keeping an eye on the whole scene, while a separate 2K pan-and-tilt lens can follow s
ultrakillblast:THE OUTER LIMITS
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
