Stephen Colbert reacts to Charlie Kirk shooting with a message about political violence
300+Mashable / 19h
Stephen Colbert has reacted to the death of Charlie Kirk , a right-wing influencer with tens of millions of social media followers who was shot and killed during an event at a college campus in Utah. Kirk was an ally of President Trump and the founder of Turning Point USA, a movement that aimed to spread right-wing viewpoints across school campuses . "After our scripts for tonight's show were fin
Right-Wing Activists Are Targeting People for Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death
1KWired / 12h
Extremists and an anonymously run website are posting identifying details about people accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder online. Some of those targeted are now getting death threats.
‘Foundation’ Will Return for Season 4
400+Gizmodo / 11h
Apple TV+ has renewed its highly entertaining Isaac Asimov adaptation for another round of psychic warfare, galactic power grabs, and cosmic mysteries.
How to watch NRL Premiership Finals Series 2025: rugby league live streams, TV guide, preview
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
All the ways to watch NRL Finals Series live streams online from anywhere for FREE, with the Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs challenging the Panthers' title.
3 HBO Max Shows to Devour This Weekend (September 12 - 14)
How-To Geek / 1h
A good friend of mine back in the day had HBO, and hanging out at his house every Sunday watching The Sopranos was one of the highlights of the week. I was raised on tame network television, so HBO completely blew my mind. Happily, HBO Max is still exploding my cranium with its vast library of award-winning shows.
21 of the best AI courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of free AI courses are available to take on Udemy. Find free classes on ChatGPT , Copilot, DeepSeek, and much more. AI continues to develop every day. We're not yet at the stage where this technology takes over and we can all take a backseat, so until that time comes, we might as well learn more about the world of chatbots , AI agents , and machine learning . And fortunately,
Hurdle hints and answers for September 12, 2025
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
How to watch Pakistan vs. Oman online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Pakistan vs. Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Asia Cup is delivering a massive matchup almost every day this month, which is fantastic news for fans of the T20 format . Pakistan vs. Oman is the next game on the schedule. Pakistan are heavy favorites here, and
How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of San Marino for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Marc Marquez has an extremely healthy lead at the top of the 2025 MotoGP standings, but fans are still hoping for some competitive racing as we approach the latter stages of the season. Marquez wasn't able to secure victory in the Cata
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 12, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Wondering what's happening with the moon tonight? Wonder no more, keep reading to find out where we are in the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. Let's find out what's happening wit
3 Prime Video Shows You Should Watch This Weekend (September 12 - 14)
How-To Geek / 1h
Can you ever watch too much TV? The answer to that is a resounding "no". But deciding what to watch? That's the trickier part. It's easy to waste valuable viewing time scrolling through the algorithm's recommendations, with nothing standing out as worthwhile.
3 Netflix Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend (September 12 - 14)
How-To Geek / 2h
Those weekend chores can wait a while longer—now is the time for relaxing and fun. To that end, I've rounded up three Netflix shows that received acclaim from both audiences and critics, and all are perfect entertainment for the next few days.
Microsoft and OpenAI announce the 'next phase' of their partnership
Engadget / 2h
Microsoft and OpenAI have issued a joint statement to say that they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the "next phase" of their partnership. The companies are still finalizing the terms of agreement and haven't shared the details of what their future would look like exactly. But according to The New York Times , the deal includes hows the parties share technology and and t
Oboe just launched – it’s an AI-powered platform that helps you learn anything
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Oboe is an elegant new AI learning tool that turns your prompts into a personalized education.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 12, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 12, 2025
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 12, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Scenes From Charlie Kirk’s Spontaneous Memorial in Utah
100+Wired / 3h
Outside of the Utah hospital where Charlie Kirk was taken Wednesday, a crowd of families, college students, and Proud Boys gathered to mourn.
This Pop-Out Phone Controller Could Reinvent How We Think of Mobile Gaming
Gizmodo / 4h
The viral MCON gamepad may be the first mobile controller than can fit in your pocket.
Peacemaker season 2 episode 4 changes what I thought I knew about the origins of the Quantum Unfolding Chamber
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Peacemaker just revealed how Auggie Smith and his sons came into possession of a portal to the DC Multiverse.
The Long Walks brutal ending, explained: Who wins?
Mashable / 4h
So, you've finished The Long Walk . Your feet hurt, you're scared of Mark Hamill, and you're still trying to process that brutal-as-can-be ending. And trust me, there's a lot to process. SEE ALSO: Cooper Hoffman and 'The Long Walk' cast compete for ultimate Stephen King film knowledge From an unexpected death to an ultra-ambiguous final shot — not to mention some major deviations from Stephen Kin
The best Kindle accessories for reading in luxury
Mashable / 4h
Kindles are the darling device of BookTok , where you can scroll through thousands of videos on the best accessories and gadgets to maximize your reading experience. One thing about the BookTok girlies: They're right. While I've spent hours watching videos of people decking out their Kindles with remotes and PopSockets, I never really understood the extras until I tried them for myself. You may r
‘Wednesday’ Star Evie Templeton on Agnes’ Progression From Stalker to Friend
40Gizmodo / 6h
The actress also shares her hopes for the trio of Wednesday, Enid, and Agnes in season three of Tim Burton's Netflix series.
Sonys still-relevant WH-1000XM4 headphones are under $200
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $152 : As of Sept. 11, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are down to just $198 at Amazon. That's a savings of 43% and just a few bucks shy of their best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones $198 at Amazon $349.99 Save $151.99 Although Sony's new WH-1000XM6 headphones have definitely wowed us, their upgrades are pretty minimal. "I'd class the changes as more
Charlie Kirks death proves AI chatbots arent built for breaking news
Mashable / 6h
It took mere hours for the internet to spin out on conspiracies about the murder of Charlie Kirk — who died yesterday after being shot at a public event in Utah — according to reports. The far-right commentator, who often engaged in vitriolic debates about immigration, gun control, and abortion on college campuses, was killed while on a university tour with his conservative media group, Turning P
Seagate invests $135 million in its European photonic center to deliver 100TB hard drives by 2030
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Seagate commits £115 million to Northern Ireland research facility aiming to advance Mozaic and photonics technology with a focus on developing 100TB hard drives.
Honda's interactive 'Dream Drives' map reveals the best driving roads in Europe – here are some of the highlights
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Interactive route-planner highlights some of the best roads in Europe, just as Honda announces that it won't sell its most exciting model anymore.
Limited-Time 200,000 Bonus Points: IHG Business Card’s Richest-Ever Offer For InterContinental & Kimpton Stays
View from the Wing / 7h
The IHG Business Credit Card now comes with a limited-time 200,000 bonus point offer—its richest ever—good for free nights at InterContinental, Kimpton, Six Senses and more. Continue reading ...
Enhance your living room with the 65-inch Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 4K TV for its lowest price
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $30.01: As of Sept. 11, get the 65-inch Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 4K TV for $427.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $458. That's a discount of 7% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 4K TV $427.99 at Amazon $458 Save $30.01 The fall TV season is here, and that means tons of new shows to check out. You've also got new movie
OpenAI and Microsoft sign preliminary deal to revise partnership terms
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On Thursday, OpenAI and Microsoft announced they have signed a non-binding agreement to revise their partnership, marking the latest development in a relationship that has grown increasingly complex as both companies compete for customers in the AI market and seek new partnerships for growing infrastructure needs. "Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) f
Child dies of horrifying measles complication in Los Angeles
83Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A child in Los Angeles has died of a measles-related brain disorder stemming from an infection in infancy, the Los Angeles County health department reported Thursday . Specifically, the child died of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare, but always fatal complication that strikes years after an initial measles infection. The health department's announcement offered few details about
OpenAI Takes Big Steps Toward Its Long-Planned Reorganization
NYT > Technology / 7h
The start-up reached a tentative deal with Microsoft, its biggest investor, and said it would give a $100 billion stake to the nonprofit that manages it.
This is probably the most important graph of 2025 so far and shows how Nvidia's fortunes are changing for the worse
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Nvidia data center compute revenue falls for the first time in a decade despite record overall earnings and rising networking sales in fiscal 2026 results.
Video Games Weekly: It's weird that esports is segregated by gender
Engadget / 7h
Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday (Or, I dunno, Thursday), broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who's covered the industry for more than 13 years. The second contains the video game stories from the past week that you need to know a
Enhance your home audio with this Hisense soundbar and subwoofer for the lowest price weve seen
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $40: As of Sept. 11, get the Hisense AX3100 Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer for $189.99, down from its usual price of $229.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 17% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Hisense AX3100 Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer $189.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $40 A good soundbar is the perfect way to enhance your TV viewing experience at hom
The Fire TV Cube has dropped to under $100 at Amazon — save $40 and upgrade your streaming
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $40: As of Sept. 11, the Fire TV Cube is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. This is 29% off its list price of $139.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Cube $99.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $40.00 If you've been hoping to upgrade your streaming setup now that football season is here and new things are available to watch on top services , Amazon's been offering some nice deals on i
Score lifetime access to AdGuard’s Family Plan for under $20
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Protect your family from tempting ads, malware, and unsafe content across multiple devices with a lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan , on sale for just $15.97 (reg. $169.99). Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $15.97 $169.99 Save $154.02 When technology finds more ways to integrate itself into our daily lives, the need for cyber prote
3 games you probably wont see at the Nintendo Direct September 2025
Mashable / 7h
There's a huge Nintendo Direct coming up on Friday morning, but it might be beneficial to lower your expectations just a tiny bit. To be clear, I'm not saying the Direct won't be great or anything. But at the end of the day, it's a video game announcement livestream, and the realities of game development mean that the thing you're most excited about simply might not be ready to show yet. Games ta
Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room
63NYT > Technology / 7h
“The Parliament of Nepal right now is Discord,” a user said of the platform popular with video gamers, where tens of thousands are debating the nation’s future.
OpenAI secures Microsoft’s blessing to transition its for-profit arm
35TechCrunch / 7h
OpenAI and Microsoft say they reached a nonbinding agreement on a revised partnership.
Why is Kristen Wiig selling glitter kitty litter?
Mashable / 8h
I was having a perfectly normal Thursday until I heard Kristen Wiig say the words "pretty glitter kitty litter." The tongue-twisting phrase is part of a bizarre new ad for Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie , which is based on the hit Netflix series. The movie follows Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner) and her grandmother Gigi (Gloria Estefan) as they explore the wondrous city of Cat Francisco. Unfortunatel
Chase Freedom Flex cardholders: Earn bonus cash back with this straightforward promotion
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you're a Chase Freedom Flex® (see rates and fees ) cardholder, now's the time to start swiping. That's because cardholders can earn up to an additional 1% on purchases after reaching a spending threshold from now through Nov. 30 — perfect timing for early holiday spending. These bonuses are earned on top of the Freedom Flex's 5% quarterly bonus categories (activation required), as well as its
Someone Finally Got the Note and Fixed This ‘Beetlejuice’ Sign
38Gizmodo / 8h
Tim Burton memorabilia collectors rejoice: one coveted prop replica has gotten a long-overdue correction.
watchOS 26 finally has a release date – here are the 5 best new features
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
We now know when watchOS 26 is rolling out, and we can't wait to try its array of new functions.
Torn Between the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro? Here's How to Choose
How-To Geek / 8h
It's that time of the year again: Apple has dropped four new iPhones, and like the millions of buyers around the world, I'm wondering whether I should upgrade to the iPhone 17 or the iPhone 17 Pro. Apple has made it really difficult to choose between the two this year, as the baseline iPhone is no longer an entry-level compromise.
Apple’s latest iPhone security feature just made life more difficult for spyware makers
26TechCrunch / 8h
Apple launched a new security feature for iPhone 17 and iPhone Air designed to reduce the effect of memory corruption bugs, and in turn make spyware and zero-days more difficult to hack into iPhones.
Which iPhone 17 Model Should You Buy?
35Wired / 8h
The iPhone 17 Air complicates Apple’s smartphone lineup. Our primer on the differences and similarities can help you shop.
NASA found intriguing rocks on Mars, so where does that leave Mars Sample Return?
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
NASA's interim administrator Sean Duffy was fired up on Wednesday when he joined a teleconference to talk about new scientific findings that concerned the potential for life to have once existed on Mars. "This is exciting news," said Duffy about an arrow-shaped rock on Mars found by NASA's Perseverance rover. The rock contained chemical signatures and structures that could have been formed by anc
Perplexity's definition of copyright gets it sued by the dictionary
Engadget / 8h
Merriam-Webster and its parent company Encyclopedia Britannica are the latest to take on AI in court. The plaintiffs have sued Perplexity, claiming that AI company's "answer engine" product unlawfully copies their copyrighted materials. They are also alleging copyright infringement for instances where Perplexity's AI creates false or inaccurate hallucinations that it then wrongly attributes to Br
The Boring Company Reportedly Halts Tunneling in Las Vegas After ‘Crushing Injury’
Gizmodo / 8h
A crane was allegedly used to lift the worker out of the tunnel.
Elon Musk Says an OpenAI Whistleblower Was Murdered
Futurism / 8h
In the early morning hours of Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that an OpenAI whistleblower named Suchir Balaji, who passed away last year, was actually killed. "He was murdered," Musk posted , in reference to Balaji's death. The late 26-year-old software engineer had gone to the New York Times months before his passing, decrying what he deemed to be illegal copyright violations by his emplo
This ultra slim mini PC is essentially a Core i9 laptop with an RTX 5070 laptop GPU, but sans a battery, keyboard, and screen
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Minisforum’s G7 Pro Mini PC delivers Core i9 and RTX 5070 performance in a compact, ultra-slim chassis without integrated peripherals.
Google Maps Is Down
Lifehacker / 8h
It's not just you: Google Maps is down. According to 9to5Google , the outage started sometime around 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. PT), and seems to be isolated to the Google Maps mobile app. If you try to load Google Maps' web app, it should work. That's the case on my end: I can use Google Maps in a web browser without any issue, but when I open the app on my phone, I run into problems. It seems Google is
Converting Transportation and Labor into Products and Profits Creates Insane Stock Values
Next Big Future / 8h
Cern Basher is wealth manager of billions and he explains capitalization. At its core, capitalization is the process of transforming everyday human activities—often free, informal, or unmonetized—into structured, scalable businesses that generate recurring revenue, attract investment, and build massive shareholder value. It is not just about creating a product. It is about value capture of ... Rea
Mark Hamill Is Embracing His Villain Era
20Gizmodo / 8h
The 'Star Wars' icon plays another baddie in the Stephen King adaptation 'The Long Walk,' out September 12.
Hyatt Backtracks On Promise For Elite Credit, “Unable To Make Exception”
One Mile at a Time / 9h
It’s disheartening to see how some companies don’t empower frontline employees to do the right thing, even when it’s not very costly, and even when it should be the obvious course of action. World of Hyatt refuses to honor terms of reservation OMAAT reader Jon shared a frustrating Hyatt situation that he’s currently dealing with. He recently started a World of Hyatt status challenge, thanks to th
The music industry is broken: OpenWav’s new app aims to change that
TechCrunch / 9h
OpenWav is building a direct-to-fan platform for music artists that lets them keep more of the profits.
BMW says Apple CarPlay popularity is a myth, as more manufacturers turn to built-in navigation systems
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A BMW exec has claimed there's a “CarPlay myth” that's overstating how much its drivers are using the Apple tech for navigation and more.
Unusable Frequent Flyer Miles Were The U.K. Ambassador’s Complaint—As He Arranged To Visit Jeffrey Epstein’s Island [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Top 10 War Movies: From Dunkirk to Apocalypse Now, These Films Will Blow Your Mind
How-To Geek / 9h
War is hell. It's one of the worst aspects of human history, but we sure love stories about the great conflicts in human history. The movie has been perhaps the best way to show the realities of war, and there's plenty of competition at the top.
Nvidia has launched a GPU with 128GB of GDDR7 RAM but yeah, there's no way it will sell one to us to run games
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Nvidia reveals Rubin CPX GPU for enterprise AI, delivering 30 petaFLOPs compute and 128GB GDDR7 memory.
PlayStation Has a New Parental Control App
Lifehacker / 9h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . On Wednesday , Sony announced a new way for parents to monitor and control their kids' gaming habits on both PS5 and PS4: the new PlayStation Family app. The app, which is free to download on both iOS and Android , takes the existi
Allegiant Air gains in Las Vegas as rival airlines pull back
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Allegiant Air is benefiting in its hometown of Las Vegas as some of its largest competitors pull back in Sin City. At the city's Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Allegiant seats are flat year over year in the fourth quarter while its competitors Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are down 13% and 53%, respectively, schedule data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows. Even Delta Air
Google Maps isn't loading in some regions due to an apparent outage
Engadget / 9h
Google Maps appears to be going through an outage. At least in some regions, the mobile version of Google Maps is unable to fully load its map or provide directions. Over 4,000 reports have been filed for the service on Downdetector , and as of 2:12PM ET, Google's Status Dashboard noted that the company was investigating an issue with the Maps SDK for Android and iOS, along with the Navigation SD
If You’re a ‘Jaws’ Fan, Do Not Miss This New Exhibition
44Gizmodo / 9h
The tribute to the Steven Spielberg classic opens September 14 and runs through July 26, 2026, at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, CA.
Financial Experts Concerned That Driving Users Into Psychosis Will Be Bad for AI Investments
Futurism / 9h
Countless users of AI chatbots are being driven into spirals of delusion , a wave of "AI psychosis " that's alarming mental health professionals . Some even say the tech could give birth to entirely new categories of mental disorders. The grim trend has already been linked to several deaths , including the suicide of a 16-year-old boy , which has led to his family suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, accu
NASA Says This Martian Rock Holds Potential Signs of Life. Here’s What Must Happen Next
Gizmodo / 9h
The case for the Mars Sample Return mission has never been more clear.
Wild Speculation and Misinformation on Charlie Kirk Shooting Spreads on Social Media
77NYT > Technology / 9h
Social media users are spreading elaborate and entirely unsubstantiated theories about what happened to the conservative commentator.
Tesla’s robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit
27TechCrunch / 9h
Tesla can now test its autonomous vehicle technology on public streets in Nevada, but it still has steps to take if it wants to offer paid rides like in Austin, Texas.
After Buying Paramount, MAGA Billionaire Larry Ellison’s Son Now Wants Warner Bros. Discovery: Report
59Gizmodo / 9h
After bending the knee to Trump, David Ellison is getting greedy and gunning for the crown jewel of American movie studios.
China-related threat actors deployed a new fileless malware against the Philippines military
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
An unknown threat actor with an unknown malware framework, doing reconnaissance and espionage.
Hobbyists and Geeks Make the Internet Strong
How-To Geek / 9h
The internet is almost certainly the most complex machine humanity has ever created. You might not notice it simply because, most of the time, the internet and services like the Web work without a hitch, but under the hood there's an enormous number of things that have to all work together seamlessly.
AirPods Pro 3 Hands-On: All the Upgrades Seem to Check Out (So Far)
Gizmodo / 10h
Apple's third-gen ANC wireless earbuds seem like a worthwhile upgrade even compared to AirPods Pro 2.
Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Wave goodbye to too-wet floors.
Latest TRON: Ares trailer takes us back to 1982
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
We're one month away from the theatrical release of TRON: Ares , and Disney is seeking to stoke interest with a new trailer that shows the titular program going back to the original 1984 grid—and encountering an unexpected figure: the one and only Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges). (Some spoilers for Tron and Tron: Legacy below.) As previously reported , TRON: Legacy ended with Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlun
AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2: Is It Time for an Upgrade?
How-To Geek / 10h
September 2025 saw some big announcements from Apple, including a brand new iPhone, three Apple Watch refreshes, and the arrival of the long-awaited AirPods Pro 3.
How China’s Propaganda and Surveillance Systems Really Operate
26Wired / 10h
A series of corporate leaks show that Chinese technology companies function far more like their Western peers than one might imagine.
The DOJ sues Uber (again) for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
Engadget / 10h
The US Department of Justice sued Uber on Thursday over disability discrimination… again. The lawsuit claims the company and its drivers "routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities." It specifically calls out its handling of passengers with service animals or stowable wheelchairs. The suit was filed in federal court in Northern California. "Despite the importance of its services to p
Google Explains How It Pulled Off Meet's Live Translation
How-To Geek / 10h
Google has pulled back the curtain on how it developed the live translation feature for Google Meet. The company’s audio engineering and product management teams, along with Google DeepMind, were able to achieve what was apparently a five-year goal in just two years.
Why I'll Probably Upgrade to the Base iPhone 17
Lifehacker / 10h
The iPhone 17 is the most affordable of the four iPhones Apple launched at its September 2025 "Awe Dropping" event , and that automatically makes the most interesting to me. It may appear to be the most "boring" at first glance, but as I pointed out when I compared it with the iPhone Air , the iPhone 17 is probably the best new iPhone for most people. It's priced well, is packed with nice new fea
5 reasons why every sports fan should have the Chase Sapphire Reserve
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
I love sports just as much as I love points and miles . I've actually been wondering why there isn't a dedicated credit card for sports fans. But there is a card that I truthfully may have overlooked: the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ). The Sapphire Reserve is a popular premium travel rewards card , but it also offers a unique value proposition to sports fans. If you go to one game
The 6 best credit cards with the highest credit limits
47The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Credit card limits can be mystifying and feel arbitrary. For example, you may be approved for a card with a $7,000 limit, but your friend receives a $10,000 limit despite having similar credit profiles and incomes. It doesn't help that issuers aren't required to inform current or prospective cardholders on how they designate individual credit limits. Still, there are some things you can try if yo
‘Dan Da Dan’ Season 2’s Penultimate Episode Sets the Stage for a Giant Robot vs Space Kaiju Showdown
Gizmodo / 10h
Science Saru cranked the dial to 11 teasing an anime brawl ripped straight out of a sci-fi fever dream.
NASA imposes blanket ban on Chinese nationals accessing worksites and calls
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Chinese citizens with valid visas will be barred from the agency.
Paramount reportedly wants to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, antitrust law be damned
Engadget / 10h
Paramount Skydance, apparently now in a state of permanent merger, plans to make a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, The Wall Street Journal reports . The company was recently formed following Skydance's acquisition of Paramount for $8 billion. Newly anointed Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison was able to afford the acquisition thanks to the backing of his billionaire father , Larry Elliso
5 Family Car Options to Lease For Under $300 Per Month in 2025
How-To Geek / 10h
We're living in uncertain times. Tariffs are playing havoc with the automotive industry. EV tax credits that have been utilized to stimulate the adoption across all EV manufacturers are coming to a halt. Fast. At first glance, you might think this is a bad thing, but let me assure you that it isn't. One thing we've learned is that from chaos comes opportunity.
Biman Bangladesh Crew Accused Of Romance Scam Side Hustle
32One Mile at a Time / 10h
Air travelers file complaints with aviation regulators for a variety of reasons. Maybe it’s over safety concerns, or over airline refund policies, or over accessibility issues. Well, here’s a new one for me — flight attendants at Bangladesh’s national airline have been accused of running a romance scam, targeting business class passengers. Let me first share what’s being claimed, and then I’ll sh
Elon Musk’s Boring Company suspends work on Vegas airport tunnel after ‘crushing injury’
37TechCrunch / 10h
A worker had to be rescued by the local fire department but is reportedly stable. Dozens of Boring Company workers have been injured over the years in Vegas.
RFK Junior Says Mass Shootings Are Being Caused by Video Games
Futurism / 10h
America's health crank in chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr is promising to unearth the root cause of the deadly mass shootings gripping our country. His absurd conclusion? Video games, a long-debunked scapegoat for public violence in America. During a press briefing to discuss his "Make America Healthy Again" commission's latest report on Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services secretary
Next Week: American Airlines’ Big Champagne Reveal—And The Coffee Fix Flyers Have Begged For
View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines will unveil a new champagne next week while also preparing long-overdue improvements to its notoriously bad coffee, part of its push to win back premium flyers. Continue reading ...
Elon’s $17B Move: Starlink Phone to 3 BILLION Users by 2030 – Bigger Than iPhone & Facebook!
Next Big Future / 10h
We predicted the X Phone months ago—and now Elon’s confirmed it. With AI inference on every device and 3B customers by 2030. This won’t just be a phone. It is the end of telecom as we know it. Totally worldchanging within 5 years. The $17B EchoStar deal involves AWS-4 spectrum (H-block/S-band), enabling high-bandwidth satellite-to-phone globally. ... Read more
The Amazon Fire TV soundbar is a surprisingly good upgrade to your TV speakers – and it's now down to $99
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you're looking for a cheap soundbar upgrade, then you should check out this Amazon Fire TV soundbar while it's down to a super-low price.
This 55-inch Hisense QLED TV Is Under $300 Right Now
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‘He Was Murdered’: Elon Musk Jumps Into Controversy Over OpenAI Whistleblower
52Gizmodo / 11h
Sam Altman's appearance on Tucker Carlson prompted Musk to weigh in on a whistleblower who died in Nov. 2024.
Nothing’s New Wireless Earbuds Have a ‘Talk’ Button, and I Need to Know What That Means
Gizmodo / 11h
We just got a major tease of new features on Nothing's Ear 3.
AMD drops hint that it's planning a big GPU surprise for Nvidia soon, though I'm not fully convinced it's the rumored RX 9080 XT
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Might AMD have a secret weapon of a GPU waiting in the wings – perhaps to take on Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super refreshes?
The end of range anxiety? Mercedes' solid-state battery tech just drove 749 miles without a stop
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Mercedes-Benz has again demoed the potential of its solid-state battery technology in a road trip that covered almost 750 miles on just one charge.
Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Apple Watch Series 10: Should you upgrade?
Engadget / 11h
Apple’s September event put the spotlight on iPhones , but the Apple Watch Series 11 quietly picked up some big quality-of-life changes. The new watch looks the same as the Series 10, but there are meaningful upgrades: 24-hour battery life (up from 18 hours), 5G connectivity on cellular models and tougher Ion-X glass on aluminum versions. The Series 11 also debuts a new health feature, hypertensi
New black hole merger bolsters Hawking area theorem
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Back in 1971, the late physicist Stephen Hawking made an intriguing prediction: The total surface area of a black hole cannot decrease, only increase or remain stable. So if two black holes combine, the newly formed black hole will have a larger surface area. This became known as Hawking's area theorem. Analysis of the gravitational signal from a black hole merger detected in January provides the
Ted Cruz AI bill could let firms bribe Trump to avoid safety laws, critics warn
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Critics are slamming Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) new AI policy framework , which they claim would give the White House unprecedented authority to allow Big Tech companies to make "sweetheart" deals with the Trump administration to void laws designed to protect the public from reckless AI experiments. Under the framework, Cruz calls for a "light-touch" regulatory approach to "advance American leader
35 percent of VMware workloads expected to migrate elsewhere by 2028
25Ars Technica - All content / 11h
VMware will lose a significant chunk of business over the next three years, according to Gartner research VP Julia Palmer. Of course, some organizations have already abandoned VMware or are plotting partial or total migrations . Broadcom acquired the virtualization business in November 2023 and made sweeping changes that alienated many customers . The biggest concerns have been higher costs drive
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong too hard? Well, it depends on what you mean by “hard.”
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
For seven years, the discussion around Hollow Knight: Silksong focused on the cult-like levels of devotion among fans patiently waiting for the sequel . Now that Silksong has been available for about a week, though, that discussion has turned decisively toward seemingly endless takes on the game's relative difficulty (or lack thereof). The discussion has gotten so loud that the developers at Team
Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Ultra 3: Which Apple Wearable Should You Pick?
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple has refreshed the Watch lineup with the Ultra 3, which arrived alongside the base model Series 11. Whether you’re new to the world of wearables or thinking about an upgrade, these models occupy a similar place in the market but ultimately serve a different purpose.
The Sound of Slop Is Coming
Gizmodo / 11h
This is the logical endpoint to the podcast industrial complex.
Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
TechCrunch / 11h
It's the latest in a long line of criticism — and action against — about the company's treatment of people with physical disabilities.
Wow, what a surprise: 94% of ITDMs say they struggle with cloud costs, and I bet that AI will make things even worse
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
IT leaders face rising cloud costs as AI tools, AI Writer workloads, and Cloud Storage demand create unpredictable financial challenges.
Remastered Tomb Raider games allegedly used AI to change Lara Croft's French voice
Engadget / 11h
Françoise Cadol is the voice actor for Lara Croft in the French localizations of the Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered games. She has sent a legal notice to the games' publisher, Aspyr, alleging that a recent patch used artificial intelligence to alter her performance without her consent. The news was originally reported by French publication Le Parisien and picked up by Game Developer . According to
'No asterisk generation' : AMD promises its MI450 AI GPU will be faster than ANYTHING Nvidia has, yes, that includes even Rubin Ultra
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AMD says its MI450 GPUs will outperform Nvidia Rubin Ultra as it positions the launch as a Milan-style turning point in AI accelerator markets next year.
iPhone 17 vs. Pixel 10: Which phone has the better display, price, and specs?
Mashable / 11h
If you need a new phone and don't care that much about whether it runs iOS or Android , there are a couple of solid options for you right now. Specifically, those would be the iPhone 17 and Google Pixel 10 . The former was just revealed at a big announcement event , while the latter is already on store shelves. There's plenty to like about both of these phones, so instead of wasting any more time
New AI Necklace Listens Constantly and Uses All That Data to Complain About You
Futurism / 11h
A new pendant-shaped wearable that continuously records everything you do isn't just an enormous privacy violation in the making — it's also a jerk that loves to mouth off. The $129 wearable, with the uninspired name "Friend," is the brainchild of 22-year-old entrepreneur Avi Schiffmann, who sought to end a growing loneliness epidemic by providing his customers with a companion that hangs by thei
The Mysterious Object Cruising Toward Mars Is Doing Something Very Peculiar
Futurism / 11h
A mysterious object from interstellar space is screaming through our solar system right now, and is expected to rip past Mars and Jupiter over the coming months before exiting back into the void between stars. Astronomers have been fascinated by the unusual visitor , dubbed 3I/ATLAS after its discovery in July, and have broadly come to the conclusion that it's a comet comprised of ice and dust pa
New Study Questions a Major Assumption About the Fall of the Roman Empire
Gizmodo / 11h
There is mounting evidence that after the Romans left Britain, the region's economy didn't suffer as badly as once thought.
Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed in a Post-Content-Moderation World
200+Wired / 11h
Videos of the shooting spread across TikTok, Instagram, and X. Researchers say that in some cases the platforms are falling short on enforcing their own content moderation rules.
F.T.C. Starts Inquiry Into A.I. Chatbots and Child Safety
93NYT > Technology / 11h
The Federal Trade Commission said it was starting an inquiry of how six major tech companies monitor activity that could harm minors.
Neil Druckmann Has High Hopes for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3
Gizmodo / 11h
The show's co-creator left after season two of the hit HBO show starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
The FTC is investigating companies that make AI companion chatbots
Engadget / 11h
The Federal Trade Commission is making a formal inquiry into companies that provide AI chatbots that can act as companions. The investigation isn't tied to any kind of regulatory action as of yet, but does aim to reveal how companies "measure, test, and monitor potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens." Seven companies are being asked to participate in the FTC's inves
I Swapped My Massage Gun for This Chirp Roller and My Muscles Have Never Felt Better
Lifehacker / 11h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . When it comes to treating my sore muscles, I'm no stranger to wrestling with foam rollers and awkwardly maneuvering massage guns around my body. I've never had any complaints—I love manual stretching, I love percussive guns attacki
Vaping Bahamasair Captain Fired After Threatening Snitching Co-Pilots
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Bahamasair has fired an experienced captain who had been at the airline for 12 years, following a series of incidents in recent weeks. What a mess… Bahamasair pilot can’t seem to stay out of trouble On August 25, 2025, a senior Bahamasair captain was called in over concerns of how he was managing aircraft and crews, and was told he needed to make certain changes to continue flying at the airline.
“Sorry If You Miss Your Connection”: Today’s 9/11 Ceremonies Shut Down Customs, Diverted American Airlines Flight
View from the Wing / 12h
Government 9/11 ceremonies trapped passengers at customs and immigration inside the San Francisco airport today, and forced an American Airlines flight to divert away from National airport. Continue reading ...
FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions from Meta, OpenAI, and others
TechCrunch / 12h
The federal consumer regulator seeks to learn about how AI companies evaluate the safety of their chatbots.
Grok claimed the Charlie Kirk assassination video was a 'meme edit'
Engadget / 12h
Grok has once again been caught spreading blatant misinformation on X. In several bizarre exchanges, the chatbot repeatedly claimed that Charlie Kirk was "fine" and that gruesome videos of his assassination were a "meme edit." In one exchange shortly after videos of the shooting began to spread on X, one user tagged Grok and asked if Kirk could have survived the shooting. Grok's response was nons
Limited-Time: British Airways 85,000 Avios Bonus Returns—With Flight Discounts & Rebate Perks
View from the Wing / 12h
Chase has just come out broadly with a limited-time offer to earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. Let me tell you the key things to know here. Continue reading ...
4 Accessories That Won’t Work With the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro
How-To Geek / 12h
Treating yourself to a new iPhone this year? You might be disappointed to learn that you can’t necessarily bring all your old accessories with you. This even includes a brand-new Apple accessory that was announced at the very same event.
Grab a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic for 28% Off Today
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung's newest high-end wearable, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, has just received a major discount. Normally priced at $500, you can now get this high-quality smartwatch for just $360 on Woot . This is a massive 28% off, and perfect for anyone who wants a smartwatch with a classic rotating bezel.
Why cosmic Orange? Apple answers the hard questions about its new premium iPhone 17 Pro color
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Orange is the new black
Here's When (and How) You Can Preorder the iPhone 17
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you watched Apple's "Awe Dropping" event , or followed the news about it , you'll know there are four new iPhones on their way: the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While iPhone updates have become a bit boring in recent years, the 17 series actually breaks the mold a bit: The iPhone 17 now comes with previously excl
Southwest soft launches extra-legroom seats on all Hawaii flights, nearly half of its planes
44The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Southwest Airlines technically doesn't launch assigned seating for another four months. But starting now, if you're flying with the airline to Hawaii, you'll be on a plane that already has its new extra-legroom seats. And since the airline hasn't ended its open seating policy just yet, that means a prime boarding position could land you one of those spacious seats at no added cost. As of this wee
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business statement credits: What they are and how to use them
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees ) is Chase's newest and most premium business card . It offers premium perks like lounge access , statement credits and impressive travel protections for business owners. The card has a hefty $795 annual fee, but the multitude of statement credits it comes with can help offset this cost. In fact, the statement credits are worth over $1,
How to earn last-minute airline elite status — and whether or not it’s worth it
25The Points Guy Articles / 12h
We're nearing the finish line for people to earn airline elite status . As the calendar rockets toward Dec. 31 (most programs' cutoff for this year's elite-eligible activity), the options narrow for travelers trying to decide if they will make it to the next elite tier. Just about all the emails we get from our readers about this subject involve similar questions: How can I earn the final necessa
Save Big on Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cam
Wired / 12h
The Arlo Pro 5S is only $100 right now on Amazon.
Nvidia GeForce Now RTX 5080 (Blackwell) Review: RTX 5080 in a MacBook
Wired / 12h
Nvidia has updated its GeForce Now game-streaming service with the RTX 5080, but it’s more than just a GPU swap.
This is the cheapest youll find the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $2,100 : As of Sept. 11, the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra power station is on sale for $4,199 as a Lightning Deal at Amazon. That's 33% off and its best price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: EcoFlow EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra $4,199 at Amazon $6,299 Save $2,100 A premium power station can be the difference between keeping your devices charged, the lights on, and your groceries fresh in a po
AirPods Live Translation wont be available in the EU, Apple says
Mashable / 12h
As of now, some users in the European Union won't get Apple's flashiest new AirPods feature. At its major event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled Live Translation — which does exactly what it sounds like — debuting on the AirPods Pro 3 and rolling out to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with ANC. But EU-based users are being left out, at least for now, for reasons that remain unclear. SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods
Which new iPhone should you buy? Comparing iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 vs 17 Pro and Pro Max
Mashable / 12h
It's time. You've finally decided to say goodbye to that iPhone you've been using for half a decade. Apple just had its big annual iPhone launch event , where it announced its new iPhone 17 line of smartphones (plus a whole lot more). An upgrade right now just makes sense. But which new iPhone is right for you? Apple announced four new iPhone models at its event, and you have a tough decision to
Scientists Infuse Cement With Bacteria to Create Living Energy Device
28Gizmodo / 12h
The proof-of-concept material could one day be used to make more sustainable buildings.
‘Black Phone 2’ Star Says Sequel Evokes ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Gizmodo / 12h
Mason Thames' Finney returns to fight the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) in Scott Derrickson's horror sequel, out October 17.
How To Transfer Avios Between Accounts (BA, IB, QR, EI, AY)
300+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Avios is the rewards points currency of several airlines, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, and Qatar Airways. While each airline has its own loyalty program, one of the great things is that you can transfer Avios between accounts in the various programs at no cost. In this post, I’d like to take an updated look at how this works, especially since the functionality for movin
Elon Musk's Grok AI Spread Ludicrous Misinformation After Charlie Kirk's Shooting, Saying Kirk Survived and Video Was Fake
Futurism / 12h
Popular right wing influencer Charlie Kirk was killed in a shooting in Utah yesterday, rocking the nation and spurring debate over the role of divisive rhetoric in political violence . As is often the case in breaking news about public massacres, misinformation spread quickly. And fanning the flames this time was Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, which is now deeply integrated into X-formerly-Twitter
I tried and failed to break Greg Joswiak's iPhone Air, and I think he's OK with that
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
We tried to bend and break someone else's iPhone Air, and the results surprised us, but left one Apple exec smiling ear-to-ear.
Senators demand ICE cease use of facial recognition app
Engadget / 12h
Senators Edward J. Markey, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley sent a letter Thursday to Acting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons urging the agency to stop using “Mobile Fortify,” a smartphone app that uses biometric identification, including facial recognition. The lawmakers said facial recognition remains unreliable and warned that real-time surveillance could have a chill
We can’t “make American children healthy again” without tackling the gun crisis
47MIT Technology Review / 12h
Note for readers: This newsletter discusses gun violence, a raw and tragic issue in America. It was already in progress on Wednesday when a school shooting occurred at Evergreen High School in Colorado and Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. Earlier this week, the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again movement released a strategy for improving the health and we
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The 15-Inch M4 MacBook Air
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a
