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AI Will Give Humanity the Moon, Mars and Supersonic Travel
Next Big Future / 1h
Boom Supersonic has secured one major public sales order for its Superpower 42 MW natural gas turbines aimed at AI data centers. They will sell 29 units totaling 1.21 GW from launch customer Crusoe (announced December 9, 2025), creating a $1.25 billion backlog. Boom closed a $300 million funding round led by Darsana Capital Partners ... Read more







Park Hyatt Riviera Maya Cancun, The Brand’s First All-Inclusive, Opens 2027

300+One Mile at a Time / 18h
In late 2023, Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings announced a collaboration that will expand Hyatt’s footprint in Mexico, with the development of four new properties. There’s one that I find to be most interesting, and I’d like to take a look at the latest details, as there are some interesting update. Details of the new Park Hyatt in Cancun, Mexico There are plans for the Park Hyatt Riviera May





Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited comparison: Rotating categories or flat cash back?
The Points Guy Articles / 13h
Chase's array of personal credit card products ranges from the ultrapremium Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) to no-annual-fee cash-back cards. With so many options, picking the right card can be difficult if you aren't sure what you want. Thanks to Chase's 5/24 rule , which means you might automatically be rejected for most Chase cards if you've opened five or more cards in the last





AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program
TechCrunch / 35min
The program invites creators to create original content with Picsart tools for a specific campaign, share it on their social channels, and earn revenue based on how their audience engages.






Hurdle hints and answers for April 7, 2026
Mashable / 36min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give







NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're down for whatever. 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 a





NYT Strands hints, answers for April 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're used to being out at sea. 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 a





Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 7, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're slow-witted. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections h





Someone Finally Took a Good iPhone Photo of the Moon. Good Luck Copying Their Trick
Gizmodo / 2h
Amateur photographers have been trying to figure this out for years, but NASA came up with a cool hack.





Waymo is set to launch its London pilot this month, here’s what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Waymo’s driverless taxis are making their way to London starting with a pilot starting in April 2026.





Rivian's R2 pulls off something Tesla hasn't: 335 miles of EPA range under $60,000
How-To Geek / 2h
If you were worried that the Rivian R2 would seriously compromise driving distance due to its smaller size and price, you can relax.





In Letter, OpenAI Reportedly Says Elon Musk and Meta Are Coordinating ‘Attacks’ Against It
Gizmodo / 2h
The letter to the attorneys general of Delaware and California asks for an investigation into Musk.





Anthropic Number One AI in Ranking and Revenue – Making $30 Billion Per Year
Next Big Future / 3h
Anthropic signed a new agreement with Google and Broadcom for multiple gigawatts of next-generation TPU capacity that we expect to come online starting in 2027. This significant expansion of their compute infrastructure will power our frontier Claude models and help us serve extraordinary demand from customers worldwide. The run-rate revenue has now surpassed $30 billion—up ... Read more





SpaceX Raptor Engine Test Seems to Have an Explosion
Next Big Future / 3h
A SpaceX Raptor has what looks like an explosion at McGregor.





‘Find a way to work together’ — Sam Altman’s message to the Department of Defense and Anthropic
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Sam Altman argues that AI labs and governments must work together, while also hinting at the difficult tradeoffs shaping OpenAI’s next phase.





Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
BBC News / 4h
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.





After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has amended the charter of a federal vaccine advisory panel to seemingly grant himself more power to hand-pick members and loosen membership requirements, according to a notice published today in the Federal Register . The changes come after a federal judge last month temporarily blocked advisors Kennedy had hand-selected , following his firing





From folding boxes to fixing vacuums, GEN-1 robotics model hits 99% reliability
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Robotic machine learning company Generalist has announced GEN-1 , a new physical AI system that it says "crosses into production-level success rates" on "a broad range of physical skills" that used to require the dexterity and muscle memory of human hands. Generalist is also touting the new model's ability to respond to disruptions by improvising new moves and "connect[ing] ideas from different p





Are trans women the OG looksmaxxers? Clavicular confronted on the subject in viral clip.
Mashable / 5h
"Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular was recently approached by three trans women, prompting a discussion on which community — incels or trans women — really started the intense beauty movement. In a viral video clipped from a recent Kick stream , Clavicular was seen eating at a Florida restaurant when his friend, Andrew Morales, aka the "Cuban Tarzan," spotted three attractive women and pushed t





NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, April 7 (game #765)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.





Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, April 7 (game #1534)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, April 7 (game #1031)
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.





Artemis II got me thinking about space — then I found Lego's surprisingly interactive set
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Following the Artemis II mission sparked a closer look at LEGO’s space-themed sets, including an interactive rocket build and a wider collection inspired by real space exploration.





Anonymous Sources Detail Sam Altman’s Alleged Untrustworthiness in New Report
Gizmodo / 5h
"I think there's a small but real chance he's eventually remembered as a Bernie Madoff- or Sam Bankman-Fried-level scammer."





The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+
Engadget / 5h
Disney has inked a deal with the Korea Esports Association that will bring several gaming tournaments to the its streaming platform. Disney+ will be the global live streaming home for Esports Champions Asia Jinju 2026, the 2026 League of Legends KeSPA CUP and some preliminary events ahead of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. This agreement expands KeSPA's arrangement with Disney, which only





'We want to raise awareness on this issue': Google warns quantum computers could break Bitcoin encryption much sooner than expected
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Google research indicates quantum computers may break cryptocurrency encryption sooner, prompting urgency for post quantum cryptography adoption and coordinated disclosure strategies





Netflix just released a free kids gaming app, Netflix Playground.
Mashable / 6h
Netflix is doubling down on kids' content with a pretty big new offering — and it's free for Netflix subscribers. On Monday, Netflix announced its new standalone kids app called Netflix Playground. The app isn't a video streaming app as you might expect; rather, it's an interactive gaming app designed for kids aged eight and under. The app is available now for Netflix subscribers in the United St





Watch a jar of Nutella make space history alongside Artemis II astronauts
Mashable / 6h
As NASA's Artemis II crew made history today by traveling farther from Earth than any humans ever have, another unexpected passenger quietly drifted into frame: a jar of Nutella. During NASA's livestream of the mission , the hazelnut spread could be seen floating around the Orion spacecraft cabin just minutes before Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, a





Artemis II proposed a name for a crater. It left everyone in tears.
Mashable / 6h
Tonight, when the Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman's daughters go to bed, they can look at the moon and know both their father and mother are out there. Wiseman and the rest of the NASA mission's crew flew around the lunar far side on Monday, April 6, marking the climactic moment in their 10-day spaceflight : their closest approach to the moon. Commander Wiseman , along with pilot Victor Glover





Steven Spielberg Still Wants to Make a Horror Film ‘Someday’
Gizmodo / 6h
His movies aren't without frights ('Jaws' and 'Jurassic Park' surely caused some nightmares), but the Oscar winner would like to tackle a full-on scary movie someday.





Sports bets on prediction markets ruled to be "swaps," exempt from state laws
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey cannot regulate sports bets on prediction markets because the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has exclusive jurisdiction. Kalshi, which is registered with the CFTC as a designated contract market (DCM), last year won a preliminary injunction preventing the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement from enforcing a state law against its





Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
On Friday, the Trump administration released its proposed budget for 2027. The budget blueprint includes significant cuts to NASA , but it targets even more severe limits for other science-focused agencies, with no agencies spared. The document is laced with blatantly political language and resurfaces grievances that have been the subject of right-wing ire for years. If all of this sounds familia





“The problem is Sam Altman”: OpenAI Insiders don’t trust CEO
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
On the same day that OpenAI released policy recommendations to ensure that AI benefits humanity if superintelligence is ever achieved, The New Yorker dropped a massive investigation into whether CEO Sam Altman can be trusted to actually follow through on OpenAI's biggest promises. Parsing the publications side by side can be disorienting. On the one hand, OpenAI said it plans to push for policies





JetBlue Premier Card adds new perks, including elite status boost and spending-based companion pass
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
New benefits are coming to the JetBlue Premier Card , the New York-based carrier's premium credit card option. These perks include an elite status boost toward JetBlue Mosaic status , the ability to unlock statement credits toward a companion pass and an elevated redemption rebate when you redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points. The JetBlue Premier Card debuted in 2025 as an option for JetBlue loyalists





OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund
TechCrunch / 6h
Zero Shot, a new venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI, is aiming to raise $100 million for its first fund. It has already written some checks.





Netflix's new gaming app for kids is a missed opportunity
How-To Geek / 6h
Netflix has released a new app called Playgrounds, essentially serving as an app for kids to play games. While it’s always been possible for parents to set up kids' profiles and monitor their activity and access content on the main Netflix app, this new app throws a couple of useful features in the mix.





New Jersey has no right to ban Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
Engadget / 6h
Kalshi can't be stopped in New Jersey. A 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Monday that New Jersey has no authority to regulate Kalshi's prediction market allowing people to bet on the outcome of sports events. That power rests with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the panel ruled 2-1. The CFTC is headed by President Donald Trump appointee Michael Selig, who vocally and activ





The FBI Is Warning Users About 'Foreign-Developed' Apps
Lifehacker / 6h
When you download an app from the App Store or Play Store, how much research do you do ahead of time? Do you look into who makes the app, and where that company is based? Do you scan the app's privacy policy to make sure your data is handled responsibly? You might not, but, as it turns out, the FBI wants you to. The FBI issued a warning last Tuesday concerning "foreign-developer mobile applicatio





Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next
Gizmodo / 7h
New York City's Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, was non-committal when it comes to the future.





3 excellent HBO Max shows you should totally binge this week (April 6 - 12)
How-To Geek / 7h
It's undeniable that HBO Max has delivered some of the best TV series of all time, with compelling stories that linger long after the credits roll. And since the streamer ended 2025 with more than 130 million subscribers, it's clear that there's still a healthy appetite for the prestige storytelling it delivers.





The Best Anti-Meta Smart Glasses Are About to Have Tough Competition
Gizmodo / 7h
If camera-equipped smart glasses aren't your thing, you're about to have a new pair at your disposal.





Gas prices aren’t the only factor fueling used EV sales
TechCrunch / 7h
The most recent electric vehicle sales data provided a grim picture — at least for new EVs. Used EVs are moving in the opposite direction.





'Like many small fires': Surge in ultra-hot data centers is creating extreme heat islands that may dramatically alter global climate
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Hyperscale AI data centers produce significant local heat, affecting over 340 million people and creating immediate environmental challenges globally.





How to watch UConn vs Michigan: Free Streams, TV Channels for 2026 March Madness Final
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
All the ways to watch UConn vs Michigan live streams online – including for FREE – for the 2026 March Madness final at Lucas Oil Stadium.





The Entire State of Maine Is Poised to Ban New Data Centers


Futurism / 7h
Data centers designed to power immensely resource-intensive AI models have turned into a major point of contention. The sweeping facilities have proven immensely unpopular, particularly in rural areas, where they’ve been accused of causing electricity prices to spike . Companies are spending billions of dollars on the computing infrastructure, despite ongoing concerns over environmental effects a





Traveler At Pet-Friendly Hotel Pitched Dog Meat Restaurant Recommendations [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
A traveler at a pet-friendly hotel in China was reportedly sent recommendations for dog meat restaurants, in one of the stranger travel stories of the day. Also: Amex’s Fort Lauderdale lounge waitlist hits 197, politicians are debuting airport holograms, bees delay a flight in Charlotte, and American’s new A319 interiors look far better even as the cabins get tighter.





The Artemis 2 Mission Is Leaning in on the ‘Project Hail Mary’ Love
Gizmodo / 7h
The crew of the ongoing space mission not only saw and loved the movie, they're referencing it in real time.





Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else
Gizmodo / 7h
Most people who have ever seriously considered gun violence never tell anyone else about it, a recent study reveals.





As Meta Flounders, It Reportedly Plans to Open Source Its New AI Models
Gizmodo / 7h
At least if it sucks, everyone will be able to see why.





The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could get a new variant with major missing feature
Mashable / 7h
The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup just dropped a couple of months ago, but we're already getting leaks about the Galaxy S27 lineup. Korean news outlet ET News (via Phone Arena ) reported that Samsung is considering adding a fourth model to the S27 lineup. For years, Samsung has launched three flagship Galaxy S phones every January or February: a base model, a Plus model, and an Ultra model. According





FBI warns against foreign mobile apps like CapCut in new PSA
Mashable / 7h
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) would like to remind Americans about the potential dangers of using foreign apps , particularly those based out of China. In a recently released Public Service Announcement (PSA) , the FBI warns mobile users about "many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the United States," which are "developed and maintained by foreign companies, partic





3 awesome Paramount+ movies worth watching this week (April 6 - 12)
How-To Geek / 7h
If you're a Paramount+ subscriber swiping through its library of movies for something good to watch this week, then you're in luck. Every week, I do a bunch of that scrolling for you to try and pull some of the best films from its roster of critical darlings, blockbusters, and hidden gems.





Visible’s Pro+ plan is 50% off right now — and it even worked during Verizon’s outage
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Visible’s top-tier Pro+ plan is now 50% off, dropping to under $20 a month—and after months of testing, it’s held up even during outages.





Hotel Mobile Check-In Via App: Is It Worth Using, And If So, When?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Most major hotel groups, like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott, offer a mobile check-in option through their apps. The question is, should you use this, and if so, what’s the benefit to doing so? I don’t actually have a terribly strong opinion about this, but a reader asked me, so I’ll share my take, and am curious to hear how others approach this. Maybe it’s an opportunity for me to evolve my stance.





A Single Strike Won’t Shut Off the Gulf’s Desalination System
Wired / 8h
The Gulf’s water system is built with layers of backup, but it relies on continuous operation to hold.





'The inference inflection has arrived': Nvidia pumps $2 billion into chipmaker Marvell to boost its AI factories to the next level — so does this mean it'll be working with Amazon Trainium soon?
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Nvidia invests $2 billion in Marvell, integrating XPUs, photonics, and networking into NVLink Fusion to expand AI infrastructure globally





Inside Sources Say Sam Altman Is a Sociopath
Futurism / 8h
You don’t build a trillion dollar AI empire by being a saint. In a seeping new investigative piece from The New Yorker , numerous tech insiders paint a picture of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as a relentless liar who wants everyone to like him while manipulating even the people closest to him to get what he wants. AI safety, in this slippery portrait of Altman, is merely a bargaining chip he dangles lik





All Hell Breaks Loose in a Tease of the End of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2
Gizmodo / 8h
So much happens in this teaser that Jessica Jones and Punisher showing up aren't even the biggest things.





3 blockbuster Netflix movies to watch this week (April 6 - 12)
How-To Geek / 8h
A great movie should either keep you on the edge of your seat, give you all the feels, or make you think. Most importantly, it should entertain you and help you wind down after a long day of work. Netflix 's massive range of movies offers plenty of choices for movies capable of ticking one or all of those criteria off, but the problem is finding and choosing the right one.





Best time to apply for IHG Chase cards based on offer history
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Knowing when to apply for a card can be difficult, especially considering that earning a sizable welcome bonus may be the primary factor. Offers change frequently, and whether you're after a large sum of points or free night certificates , knowing the history of offers for credit cards can be useful to understand the difference between amazing and not-so-good bonuses. If you find yourself frequen





I'm a homelab enthusiast, but I refuse to self host these 5 services
How-To Geek / 8h
If you have a homelab, then you’ve likely considered self-hosting every service you use. I’ve thought about that too, but there are certain services that I outright refuse to host at home.





'Your login credentials may already be slipping into the hands of a cybercriminal': Hackers target LinkedIn accounts with devious new phishing attacks — here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Hackers use realistic LinkedIn notifications and job scams, combining personalization, automation, and fake domains to steal credentials globally.





Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games
Engadget / 8h
The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is escalating once again. For a second time, the warring factions are going straight to the top of the judicial system. Apple is asking for the Supreme Court to review when and how it can charge commissions on mobile purchases made via third-party payment systems. The business has requested a motion to stay on a lower court ruling regarding the fees A





'Up to 75% higher': Experts say your next SSD or memory upgrade will get a lot more expensive — and I fear the Iran war will make it even worse
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Memory and storage costs are rising sharply due to AI demand, limited production, and tight allocation across multiple product segments.





Lone Jar of Nutella Drifts Around Cabin of Moon Spacecraft
Futurism / 8h
We were watching with bated breath as the crew of NASA’s historic Artemis 2 mission became the farthest any humans had ever ventured from Earth . Just after 2 pm Eastern time, the four astronauts reached a maximum distance of 252,752 miles as their Orion spacecraft whipped around the Moon. Sharing the momentous occasion was a lone jar of Nutella hazelnut spread, which could be seen floating throu





How to watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next round of Champions League fixtures includes some really huge matchups. That's what you'd expect from the quarter finals , but Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich is still something special. Fans are getting to see s





How to watch Sporting CP vs. Arsenal online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Sporting CP vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is reaching its dramatic conclusion, with only four teams left in contention for the top prize. Sporting CP vs. Arsenal is one of the quarter-final matchups. Arsenal will be expected to progress into the next ro





NASA Administrator Says Odds of Finding Alien Life Are ‘Pretty High’
Gizmodo / 8h
The search for extraterrestrial life is at the heart of NASA missions, according to Isaacman.





Traffic violation text scams are evolving with QR codes
Mashable / 9h
If you got a sketchy text last year about an unpaid toll or parking ticket , you weren't alone. Those DMV and E-ZPass phishing scams swept across the country in 2025, targeting drivers in states like California, Florida, and New York with fraudulent messages designed to scare people into handing over their personal and financial information. Now the scammers are back, and they've upgraded their a





This 577-hp Mercedes-AMG GLE Hybrid kills turbo lag
How-To Geek / 9h
The 53 designation from Mercedes-AMG has traditionally represented the mid-tier model, a balance between daily driving and all-out performance (43 is entry level, while 63 is at the top of the mountain). The 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Hybrid is perhaps punching a little further above its class, offering a strong balance of power and all-electric range.





The MacBook Air M5 is the 'best mix of winning design, near-pro-level performance, and battery life' — get the 15-inch model for a record-low price
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Apple's MacBook Air M5 is the 'best mix of winning design, near-pro-level performance, and battery life,' and Amazon has an impressive $150 discount on the 15-inch model.





Next Windows 11 update will revamp Settings design
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft is working on making changes to Windows 11's design based on customer feedback to improve the user interface. There will be improvements made to the Settings section, which is being “redesigned for clarity”.





Yes, Microsoft Really Said Copilot Is ‘for Entertainment Purposes Only’
Lifehacker / 9h
AI inspires strong feelings. Some love it, some hate it, few are indifferent. But, usually, AI's biggest proponents are the companies that make and sell the tech. You expect OpenAI to tout ChatGPT's benefits, or Google to talk-up how useful Gemini is. For a company like these to say that their AI tools are nothing but a plaything would be a ludicrous concept—and yet, that's apparently what Micros





Last chance: Book these I Prefer Hotel Rewards properties starting at 3,750 Citi points before devaluation
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Last month, Citi ThankYou Rewards announced that it would be devaluing its hotel transfer partner, I Prefer Hotel Rewards , starting April 19. Instead of transferring points at a ratio of 1:4* — so for every 1,000 ThankYou Rewards points transferred, you get 4,000 I Prefer Hotel Rewards points — you'll get a ratio of 1:2. Though Preferred Hotels & Resorts does not have as large of a footprint as





The ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie Did Rosalina Dirty
Gizmodo / 9h
Brie Larson's take on the beloved 'Galaxy' games' princess was meant to be one of the highlights of the film—instead, it was one of its biggest fumbles.





5 classic Prime Video movies to watch this week (April 6 - April 12)
How-To Geek / 9h
I honestly can’t stop myself from watching 20th-century classic movies, and as long as Amazon Prime Video keeps adding so many good ones to their library, my habit will continue. To help you ease through the week, I’ve selected five favorites from the streamer’s April lineup .





Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline
TechCrunch / 9h
Google's new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow.





NASA's Moon ship and rocket seem to be working well, so what about the landers?
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
As we have been reporting on Ars , NASA's Artemis II lunar mission has been going rather well so far. Of course, Orion's big test is yet to come with the fiery reentry through Earth's atmosphere on Friday. But so far, it's looking like the rocket and spaceship needed for a lunar landing are getting there for NASA. The biggest remaining piece of the architecture, therefore, is a lunar lander. Know





Teardown of unreleased LG Rollable shows why rollable phones aren't a thing
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
LG was once a heavyweight in the smartphone industry, trading blows with hometown rival Samsung. However, as smartphone sales plateaued, the company struggled to stay competitive. In 2021, LG planned to make waves with a rollable phone , but it never moved beyond the teaser phase. Five years after LG threw in the towel on smartphones , the LG Rollable has appeared in a YouTube teardown that demon





JetBlue Premier Card Adds Companion Credits, Mosaic Boost, Award Rebate
One Mile at a Time / 9h
In early 2025, we saw JetBlue and Barclays launch the new $499 annual fee JetBlue Premier Card . This was intended to coincide with JetBlue starting to open its own network of lounges , and was also intended to capitalize on the increasing demand among consumers for premium credit cards. Unfortunately at launch, the card was a bit of a flop, and I found it hard to make the math on the card work (





I wasted years buying compressed air cans—this $20 electric duster changed everything
How-To Geek / 9h
Disposable compressed air dusters are an essential part of the desktop toolkit, as they provide an easy, efficient, and effortless way to clean your computer and everything around it. However, they come with one major downside—they are a one-and-done deal. Once you run out of gas, you need to buy a new can.





This Ecobee Thermostat and Security Bundle Is a Great Way to Kickstart Your Smart Home
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A smart thermostat is a key part of keeping any smart home comfortable, but it's important to invest in the home's safety, too. The Ecobee Comfort and Security Bundle combines the best of both worlds, and right now, it’s 28% off at $244.99 (originally $339.98) on Amazon. Ec





The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth
Futurism / 9h
Roughly five days after taking off from the historic Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the four crew members of the space agency’s Artemis 2 mission have officially entered unprecedented territory. The daring team officially broke the record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth this evening — previously set in 1970 by NASA’s Apollo 13 mission — when





White House Budget Bans COVID Air Travel Mask Mandates — Four Years After They Already Ended
View from the Wing / 10h
The White House budget would bar federal spending on COVID air travel mask mandates, reopening one of the most polarizing fights in modern flying even though the federal rule died in court and vanished four years ago. What makes this feel especially strange is that it is not responding to any current mandate at all — it is a symbolic attempt to settle an argument that already ended on April 18, 20





Netflix is expanding into kids’ games with a new stand-alone app
TechCrunch / 10h
Netflix says the app gives children access to an "ever-growing" library of games for kids.





Border Patrol Agents Sold Challenge Coins With ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Characters in Riot Gear
Wired / 10h
Nonprofits run out of US Border Patrol stations are also selling other “operation”-themed coins that include a phrase popularized by the Proud Boys, potentially in violation of government rules.





Why safety regulators closed their investigation into Tesla’s remote parking feature
TechCrunch / 10h
The NHTSA closed its investigation into Tesla's "Actually Smart Summon" feature, saying that only a fraction of cases resulted in an incident and that no incidents resulted in injury. Tesla has also issued a number of software updates.





Microsoft TOS: Copilot is for entertainment purposes only, not important advice
Mashable / 10h
Microsoft has positioned Copilot as a serious tool that can be used as an all-purpose digital assistant, even introducing a new class of laptops: Copilot+ PCs . But within Microsoft's updated Copilot terms of service — effective October 24, 2025 — is a line that should give pause to anyone using the company's AI assistant for anything more consequential than sorting a list. The fine print reads:





Wisconsin Remains a Gooning Sanctuary State After Governor Rejects Age Verification Bill
Gizmodo / 10h
Digital ID requirements stop at the border.





Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers
TechCrunch / 10h
Iran said it will target U.S.-linked data centers with new missile strikes, as the war between the U.S. and Iran escalates.





Amex Business Gold Card Review: Maximize Rewards With Up To 4x Points
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Learn more about the American Express® Business Gold Card Over the years, credit card issuers have become significantly more competitive when it comes to small business cards . While many people may be familiar with the American Express® Gold Card ( review ), there’s a business version of the card that’s also quite rewarding, and which I’d argue is one of the best business cards out there f





Three YouTubers accuse Apple of illegal scraping to train its AI models
Engadget / 10h
Three YouTube channels have banded together and filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, as first spotted by MacRumors . According to the lawsuit , the creators behind h3h3 Productions, MrShortGameGolf and Golfholics have accused Apple of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by scraping copyrighted videos on YouTube to train its AI models. While the YouTubers' videos are available to





NASA's Artemis II crew just flew farther away from Earth than anyone ever has before
Engadget / 10h
NASA's Artemis II crew just set a new distance record in miles traveled away from Earth. The team of four astronauts are in the process of circling the Moon , reaching 5,000 miles beyond the natural satellite. That brings the total distance traveled away from our home to over 250,000 miles. Gene Roddenberry would be proud. This broke the previous 1970 record set by Apollo 13's crew by around 4,00





The Latest M5 MacBook Air Is $150 Off
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple announced new products in March, including the new MacBook Air with the M5 chip. This MacBook comes in the 13-inch and 15-inch size, and with other upgrades to the hardware. If you're interested in the new MacBook, Amazon is the place to buy: It's the only major retai





Citi Strata Elite Card — 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Year One
View from the Wing / 10h
Citi new Strata Elite card delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.





The Artemis 2 Astronauts Are Now Farther From Earth Than Any Have Gone Before
Gizmodo / 10h
The crew just surpassed the record previously set by the Apollo 13 astronauts in 1970 for the farthest distance ever traveled from our home planet.





The Imperial Credits From the ‘Andor’ Aldhani Heist Are Up for Auction, Which We’re Sure Is Not a Commentary on Capitalism at All
Gizmodo / 10h
Heritage Auctions' third annual 'Star Wars' Day event features several props from the acclaimed Disney+ series starring Diego Luna and Stellan Skarsgård.





3 impressive Netflix thrillers worth watching this week (April 6-12)
How-To Geek / 10h
With the start of April, Netflix is welcoming entertaining movies that will be available to stream for the foreseeable future. One of the new movies I'm ready to watch is Thrash , a new shark movie where the Jaws-like creatures wreak havoc on a coastal town during a hurricane. It might only be spring, but I'll watch this type of survival thriller any time of the year.





JetBlue Adds Companion Pass And 15% Award Rebate To Its $499 Premier Card — No Fee Increase
View from the Wing / 10h
JetBlue and Barclays just made the $499 JetBlue Premier Card materially better, adding a companion pass, a 15% rebate on award redemptions, new travel credits, and a 25-tile head start toward status — without raising the annual fee.





Startup Approved to Let AI System Prescribe Psychiatric Medication
Futurism / 10h
You’ve probably heard of AI psychosis . Well, now get ready for AI psychiatrists — with prescription pads. A San Francisco startup called Legion Health has been approved to let its AI app prescribe psychiatric medications to patients in Utah As The Verge reports , there are efforts to keep the idea from becoming the disaster that it sounds like. The chatbot can only renew prescriptions for a spec





Apple moves to take its App Store fight back to the Supreme Court
TechCrunch / 10h
Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.





Check Your Medicine Cabinet for These Eye Drop Bottles After Millions Recalled
Gizmodo / 10h
The eye drops are sold at Rite-Aid, Walgreens, CVS, and more.





I compared Artemis II mission's historic dark side of the moon photo with my Sony Alpha A6000, and the differences just blew me away
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Artemis II mission is starting to capture never-before-viewed (by human eyes) views of the moon, and this should excite stargazers and photographers.





Anthropic Is Forcing Users to Pay Extra to Run OpenClaw With Claude
Lifehacker / 10h
Bad news, OpenClaw fans: Anthropic wants you to pay more to use its AI models. This wasn't something Anthropic necessarily announced, either; rather, the company started sending emails to affected users , letting them know they could no longer use their Claude Code subscription limits with third-party "harnesses," including—and most notabl—OpenClaw. Anthropic confirmed users could still connect t





The day Earth slipped behind the moon: the Artemis II crews eclipse
Mashable / 10h
Artemis II astronauts will watch Earth sink and rise behind the moon 's curved edge today and ride through a slow solar eclipse unlike anything anyone has seen from home. From the windows of the Orion spacecraft , the crew will see Earth as a bright, blue orb hanging above a stark gray foreground. Sunlight reflecting off oceans, clouds, and continents will turn our planet into a luminous beacon i





Heres everything to know about Artemis IIs historic lunar flyby today
Mashable / 10h
Artemis II is about to have its climactic moment: The crew is heading into their closely choreographed lunar flyby, when their spacecraft will swing around the moon's far side . NASA will broadcast the space event live on Monday, April 6. During this pass, the four astronauts will carry out a detailed science plan that calls for 30 different observation targets. Some of the crew will station them





Artemis 2 Astronauts’ Epic iPhone Photos Are All… Selfies?
Gizmodo / 10h
Turns out the incredible photos taken by the astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are from the iPhone 17 Pro Max's front-facing camera and not its better rear shooters.





Why my next microcontroller will be an ESP32, not a Raspberry Pi Pico
How-To Geek / 11h
There are quite a few microcontroller options on the market, from Arduino and Raspberry Pi to Espressif’s ESP32 platform. Personally, I'm not too fussed about Arduino or Raspberry Pi—here’s why my next microcontroller will be an ESP32.





You can now search through app reviews on the Google Play Store
Engadget / 11h
Finding the right app on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier. Google is rolling out a new search function for an app's reviews when navigating its Play Store, as first spotted by Android Authority . The new feature only currently searches for exact matches of at least two words, but it should still help users identify if certain apps and games have specific features or gameplay elements.





Stickers, live lobster, plush toys, and queues: No, it's not a rock concert, it's China's insatiable appetite for AI's new superstar, OpenClaw
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
OpenClaw mania sweeps China as AI automates tasks, excites tech enthusiasts, raises cybersecurity alarms, and sparks workforce anxiety.





28-hour battery life, waterproof, and 5G: Acer's rugged device ventures where other routers fear to tread
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Acer Connect M6E 5G provides rugged, all-day mobile Wi-Fi with 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and global network support.





One of Our Favorite 360 Cams Is 35 Percent Off
Wired / 11h
You can score over $200 off the DJI Osmo 360.





Gozney Dome Gen 2 Review: The Ultimate Backyard Flex
Wired / 11h
This colossal pizza oven is both pricey and impractical. It also makes the best pizza I’ve ever cooked at home.





The Shark CryoGlow is the best red light mask weve tested — and its currently on sale
Mashable / 11h
Save $39.99: Grab the Shark CryoGlow LED mask and charging stand bundle for $399.99 on Shark's website. Typically, the bundle will run you $439.98, saving you 9% on the total price. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow LED Mask and Charging Stand $399.99 at Amazon $439.98 Save $39.99 Red light therapy devices can range anywhere from about $100 to over $500, which doesn't make it the





Watch this video of how a job interviewer exposes a North Korean fake IT worker
TechCrunch / 11h
An apparent North Korean worker was caught visibly stumped during a remote job interview when asked to insult the country's leader.





OpenAI Releases Its Vague Vision for Reorganizing Society Around Superintelligence
Gizmodo / 11h
The company behind ChatGPT announced a set of policy recommendations for the AI era including taxes on automated labor and a public wealth fund.





Netflix just released a standalone gaming app for kids
Engadget / 11h
Netflix just released a free app called Playground for smartphones and tablets. This is a gaming app for kids, aged eight and under. It's available to all Netflix members on any tier, and the company promises it doesn't have ads or in-app purchases. It also works without a mobile or Wi-Fi connection. Netflix says this makes it the "perfect companion for long airplane rides or grocery trips." Kids





This Rolling 32-Inch Samsung Smart Monitor/TV Is $150 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Monitors with rolling stands are undeniably a bit of a niche product - while they might not be as popular as standalone TVs and gaming monitors, they offer an added perk: flexibility. Designed to easily move from room to room while remaining stable, they free up desk space





Lego Is Getting Mark Hamill on the Phone to Sell You Its Smart Bricks
Gizmodo / 11h
In an unprecedented move, the brick maker has tapped the 'Star Wars' star to sell you on its controversial smart play sets.





Always-On Displays use less battery than you think—if you set it up right
How-To Geek / 11h
If you have a modern phone with a recent OLED screen, there's a decent chance that it comes with an AOD or Always-On Display feature. With this active, your screen will stay on and show information even when it's locked. Your first instinct might be to turn this off, or never turn it on because you think it's just going to tank your phone's battery.





Everyone says these 5 GPUs are a waste of money, but they're actually homelab heroes
How-To Geek / 11h
Some GPUs offer better value than others, no matter your use case. Whether you’re a gamer, someone who needs raw GPU compute, or just lots of memory to play with local AI models , certain graphics cards will always deliver more value than others.





The one piece of data that could actually shed light on your job and AI
MIT Technology Review / 11h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . Within Silicon Valley’s orbit, an AI-fueled jobs apocalypse is spoken about as a given. The mood is so grim that a societal impacts researcher at Anthropic, responding Wednesday to a call for more optimistic visions of AI’s future, said there might be a recess





North Korea’s hijack of one of the web’s most used open source projects was likely weeks in the making
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TechCrunch / 11h
North Korean hackers pushed out malicious updates to a popular open source project by hacking a top developer's computer in a long-running campaign.





Skip Target: Walmart's spring patio sale is better than I expected — here's everything I'm adding to my cart
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I'm so impressed with Walmart's spring sale that I'm sharing everything I'm adding to my cart, including patio furniture, planters, grills, and more.





Hisense just launched the CanvasTV in a 50-inch size
Mashable / 11h
Your TV no longer has to look like a void black rectangle when you turn it off. Instead, you can turn it into a framed piece of art with the Hisense CanvasTV. The brand just launched a new size that's perfect for a bedroom, kitchen, or studio apartment. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 50-inch Hisense CanvasTV $1,299.99 at Amazon Joining its 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch comrades, the new 50-inch





Need a new smartwatch? The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is on sale and selling fast
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 17%: As of April 6, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for $289.99, down from $349.99, at Amazon. That's a 17% discount or a $60 price cut. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm, Bluetooth, Graphite Band) $289.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $60 If you prefer Android over iOS, Mashable's freelance tech reviewer, Adam Doud, says the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is "worth the upgrade" — and right now, you can





Going viral from space: NASAs tech-savvy Artemis II crew
Mashable / 11h
For the first time in decades, astronauts are heading back toward the moon. And for the first time ever, they are doing it with their iPhones. NASA's Artemis II crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen — are not only documenting one of the most historic missions in modern spaceflight, but also turning it into socia





How to watch the Artemis II moon flyby live
Mashable / 11h
It's moon flyby day, folks. The Artemis II astronauts are expected to make history today as they reach distances no humans have ever traveled before on their journey around the moon . The four-person crew — Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman , and Jeremy Hansen — aboard the Orion spacecraft is scheduled to pass the distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth , set in 1970 by the Apollo 1





The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are $5 away from their lowest price ever
Mashable / 11h
Save $151.99 : As of April 6, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are down to just $248 at Amazon. The 38% discount on their $399.99 list price puts them just $5 away from their record-low price of $243. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 at Amazon $399.99 Save $151.99 Just because Amazon's Big Spring Sale ended last week doesn't mean you missed your opportunity to snag a great he





Artemis II astronauts took these selfies of Earth with an iPhone 17
Mashable / 11h
The Artemis II mission is about to go down in the annals of history, traveling farther in space than any other crewed mission as the Orion spacecraft slingshots around the dark side of the moon. But it's making history in more ways than one. In fact, the journey has been filled with firsts. It's the first time a woman astronaut and a Black astronaut have made their way to the moon. It's the first





The Boys has overstayed its welcome: Season 5 review
Mashable / 11h
The Boys Season 5 is the most exhausting TV viewing experience I've ever had. While the show began as a savvy skewering of superhero stories, it soon devolved into a punishing political satire with all the sharpness of a baseball bat. Season 5 continues that trend with The Boys ' darkest, most dour season yet — one that plays at commenting on our fractured America, but only offers shock value as





Review: Primeclass Lounge Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
During my exotic journey to Bangkok via Paris , I flew Aircalin’s Airbus A330neo business class from Paris (CDG) to Bangkok (BKK). Prior to my flight, I had the chance to check out the Primeclass Lounge Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, located in Terminal 2. While the lounge doesn’t belong to Priority Pass, it is the contract lounge used by several airlines, and it’s… fine? It’s actually the form





Sam Altman Watches Awkwardly As He’s Shown Bizarre ChatGPT Issue: “Uh, Maybe, Uhhh…”
Futurism / 11h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reacted awkwardly to a viral video of a ChatGPT issue. In the video , the TikTok creator known as Husk asks ChatGPT’s voice mode to start a timer for his mile run. When Husk tells it to stop the timer only seconds later, the AI claims he took over ten minutes — and then confidently insists that it’s Husk, not itself, that’s mistaken. Altman’s reaction will raise eyebrows. Af





Samsung Messages Is Shutting Down, but There Are Ways to Keep Using It
Lifehacker / 12h
It's officially the end of an era for the Samsung Galaxy community: Samsung is discontinuing its messaging app. If you're a Samsung Messages user, the company says you should plan to migrate to Google Messages to "upgrade your messaging experience." This deprecation isn't taking effect immediately, however. According to Samsung's official end of service announcement , the company will discontinue





Scientists Are Recycling Centuries-Old Bullets for a Badly Needed Toxic Compound
Gizmodo / 12h
Researchers want to recycle more lead waste for high-tech solar panels via a new method.





After 15 years, Samsung will admit defeat by shutting down Messages in July
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung knows there's no need to have two text messaging apps on your Galaxy phone , and it's ending that confusion soon. The company has warned users that the Samsung Messages app will be discontinued in July 2026 and will exclusively use Google Messages going forward.





Claude was down – here's everything we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Claude identified an issue and rolled out a fix





5 new movies to watch this week across Netflix, Prime Video, and more (April 6-12)
How-To Geek / 12h
We're still a month away from summer blockbuster season. However, this week's addition of new streaming movies is headlined by a shark thriller that will certainly make an impact on Netflix's top 10.





SparkCat malware returns to target Android and iOS users, hiding in innocent apps to try and steal your details
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The malware primarily targets crypto users in Japan, Korea, and China.





The Eufy E25 just hit a new record-low — get it for $400 off at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 40%: As of April 6, you can snag the Eufy E25 robot vacuum-mop combo for $599.99, down from $999.99, at Amazon. That's a 40% discount or a $400 price cut. Eufy E25 $599.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $400 If you're tired of spending your weekends cleaning (especially if you have messy pets running around and leaving surprises ), you need to jump on this deal. The Eufy brand is a regular on our be





The Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds are back at the lowest price ever — save over $50
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50.01: The Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $58.99, down from the standard price of $109. That's a 46% discount that matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds $58.99 at Amazon $109 Save $50.01 If you've ever left home without your earbuds , you recognize their importance. They're with us all





Battlefield 6 audio team says they 'constantly polish what we think needs polishing'
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Battlefield 6 audio team has discussed its work with the game's live service support.





What is the release date for Invincible season 4 episode 6 on Prime Video?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here's when you'll be able to watch the sixth episode of Invincible's fourth season on Prime Video.





If You Have This Chase Credit Card, You Can Get a Free Whoop Membership
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you've been eyeing a Whoop fitness tracker but unsure about the membership cost, your Chase Sapphire card might be about to make that decision a whole lot easier. Through May 12, 2026, Chase is offering cash back on Whoop memberships for both Sapphire Reserve and Sapphire Preferred cardholders—and for Reserve members, the deal effectively cover





Patent Troll Targets Airline Call Center Software In New Suit — 90+ Filings In 3 Years
View from the Wing / 12h
Patent Armory has sued JSX over the software that routes customer service calls, the latest move from a plaintiff that has filed more than 90 patent cases in just three years. One of the two patents it is asserting has already expired, and a similar suit it brought against Delta lasted only about three months before being voluntarily dismissed.





You Can Buy ‘Dune: Part Three’ IMAX Tickets Right Now
Gizmodo / 12h
'Dune: Part Three' is really stepping out over 'Avengers: Doomsday' by selling select tickets eight months early.





Stop using Claude as just a chatbot—MCP changes everything
How-To Geek / 12h
AI chatbots are great at answering questions or analyzing text, but they're usually limited to the tools that are built in. MCP changes that by giving chatbots a standard way to connect to external services, so that you can use your chatbot to actually get things done.





OpenAI’s vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI proposes taxes on AI profits, public wealth funds, and expanded safety nets to address job loss and inequality, blending redistribution with capitalism as policymakers debate AI’s economic impact.





How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flyby
Engadget / 12h
NASA's Artemis II mission is about to make history. After a successful April 1 launch , and a trip of 39,000 miles through space , astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen are about to travel farther from Earth than any human beings have before, and you can watch the entire thing unfold online. NASA will stream the entire flyby on YouTube and its own NASA+ website





LA Has a Big Flea Problem. Typhus Cases Reached Record High Last Year
Gizmodo / 12h
Cases of the serious bacterial disease reached a record high in the region last year. Here's how to avoid catching it.





This 11-year-old streaming device is still better than any Roku or Fire TV
How-To Geek / 12h
These days, there are literally dozens of streaming devices and dongles available, often at extremely affordable price points. But if you're an enthusiast or want more power and features than a $30 Fire TV Stick can deliver, you'll want this 11-year-old streaming device.





This High-Powered JBL Party Speaker Is $300 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 JBL PartyBox 720 is down to $799.95 on Woot, a drop from its $1,099.95