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The Googlebook's best feature is the one thing you can't see while you're using it
How-To Geek / 12min
I wasn't particularly satisfied with the Googlebook launch. As a tech writer and product reviewer, I was basically obligated to spend two weeks with a product that felt grossly unfinished and super confused about its identity. But one feature, the Glowbar, just can't escape my mind.
Man Utd vs Bournemouth live streams
Latest from TechRadar / 11min
Watch as Michael Carrick prepares for what could be his final job as Red Devils boss. Marco Rose's Cherries visit Old Trafford, where they have an excellent recent record, for a Premier League 2026/27 match that has plenty riding on it. It now seems like a case of when, not if, Carrick receives his marching orders at United, who were abject on Wednesday in losing 4-1 at Como in the Champions Lea
Lavazza MilkEasy Plus review: affordable frothing made easy
Latest from TechRadar / 11min
Lavazza MilkEasy Plus review As my millennial colleagues often say: "you don’t wanna see me before my morning coffee". And there's truth to that: having a cappuccino on first waking has become something of a ritual for me; it's more effective than an alarm clock for getting me up and doing anything useful, at least. And since getting my hands on the Lavazza MilkEasy Plus, making a quick drink eve
The MacBook Pro Max Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever
Wired / 37min
Apple will reportedly launch an innovative new MacBook next week, which means existing options have their largest discount yet.
First drive — the Hyundai Ioniq 3 sets a new benchmark for affordable EVs
Latest from TechRadar / 40min
Not so long ago, you could have compared Hyundai (and sister company Kia) to the numerous Chinese newcomers currently wreaking havoc on the new car market. The pair did to the legacy automakers what the Chinese are doing now, in so much as they undercut prices with exceptional value propositions. How times have changed, as both Korean marques now offer luxurious electric vehicles that cost upward
Don't let years of OneNote notes stop you from switching to Joplin
How-To Geek / 40min
Finding a good alternative app is the easy part. The hard part is deciding what to do with everything you're leaving behind. Years of OneNote notebooks can hold everything from recipes and saved links to work notes you still need. The good news is that moving them into Joplin is easier than you might expect.
TAP Air Portugal A330 Pilots Botch LAX Departure, ATC Asks Twice “Are You Okay?”
One Mile at a Time / 1h
The pilots of a TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-900neo departing Los Angeles (LAX) for Lisbon (LIS) struggled to follow basic instructions, and made two mistakes just shortly after takeoff. Worst of all, the pilot working the radios was rather arrogant about it as well… LAX ATC asks TAP Air Portugal pilots “are you okay?” YouTube channel You can see ATC has the air traffic control audio and a visual
Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later
Wired / 1h
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
My Galaxy phone butchered my photos with AI I didn't ask for, so I switched to a FOSS camera app instead
How-To Geek / 1h
Do our phone cameras really record what they see, or do they embellish? We're living in the age of computational photography, after all, and with modern AI technology, it's possible to take a raw photo and turn it into anything. It's like applying an Instagram AI filter to your memories.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It Cool
Wired / 1h
Powering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.
How to watch Packers vs. Lions in the NFL for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions for free on TVNZ . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions game is one of the most exciting NFL games scheduled for today. The Packers (4-2) are on a hot streak, winning three in a row. And while the Lions (3-2) have been up-and-down — they currently sit at the bottom of
Keep the content, lose the clutter — lifetime access to the AdGuard Family Plan is just $14.97
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: AdGuard Family Plan lifetime access is just $14.97 (reg. $169.99) through Nov. 1, combining ad blocking, anti-tracking tools, malware and phishing protection, and parental controls in one purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription $14.97 $169.99 Save $155.02 Tired of dodging pop-ups, dealing with slow-loading websites, and feeling like your e
Get many AI opinions with this multi-AI tool — lifetime access is on sale for just $29.97
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get lifetime AskAnyModel AI Pro access for a one-time $29.97 payment (reg. $499) through Oct. 25 with code SAVE10. Opens in a new window Credit: AskAnyModel AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription $29.97 $499 Save $469.03 The first AI answer isn’t automatically the most useful one. AskAnyModel AI Pro lifetime access is just $29.97 (reg. $499) through Oct. 25 with code SAVE10, giving
Hyve Smart Package Locker Review: Protecting Your Holiday Deliveries
Wired / 1h
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad
Wired / 1h
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
6 3D printing projects that make your home feel custom-built
How-To Geek / 1h
A custom-built home is all about designing elements that feel perfectly adapted to your space and routine. With a 3D printer, you can retroactively apply this concept to the objects inside your home, to great effect.
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is practically free this weekend — how to claim
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is $1,000 off when you switch and bring your number on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is $1,000 off when you trade in an eligible phone in any condition on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 18 Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max The iPhone Duo has officially
How to watch 49ers vs. Falcons in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons for free on TVNZ . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Atlanta Falcons have had an up-and-down season. Led by the returning quarterback Michael Penix. Jr., they looked good in wins against the Saints and Packers but have lost the last two games. Now in Week 7 , they face the toughest opposition in
We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound
Wired / 2h
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
The AI-Centric Private School Chain Reportedly Isn’t Meeting Its Own Academic Goals
Gizmodo / 2h
A New York Times report suggests Alpha School needs to rethink its core promise.
Put Your A.I. Agents to Work with These 4 Killer Tasks
NYT > Technology / 2h
When you start using Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots for these tasks — like applying for jobs and booking hard-to-get restaurant tables — you may never go back.
Apples budget-level 11-inch iPad is $50 off this weekend at Amazon
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $50: As of Oct. 25, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip, 128GB) is priced at just $399 at Amazon. That's an 11% discount from the list price of $449. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip, 128GB) $399 at Amazon $449 Save $50 It's hard to say no to any significant discount on Apple devices. We all know that Apple prices can be steep and rarely budge outside of sale eve
How to watch Dolphins vs. Jets in the NFL online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets for free on TVNZ . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NFL has a selection of intriguing games today, including Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets. The Jets are 2-4 so far. They opened the season with a win, then took three consecutive losses before a win over the Cleveland Browns gave them a glimmer of hop
How to watch Australia vs Fiji: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Rugby League World Cup 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Watch Australia vs Fiji FREE on 7plus (AUS) Stream on Premier Sports (US/CAN/UK) Overseas? Use Surfshark to watch your services from anywhere Kick-off: Sun, Oct 25, 5.05am ET / 9.05am GMT / 8.05pm AEDT Watch Australia vs Fiji live streams as Pool A's two unbeaten teams meet in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup at Lang Park in Brisbane. The Kangaroos edged through a potential final prelude last week
AI agents go rogue chasing a £350 train refund — six personal assistant models spam politicians, fabricate lies, and leak private medical data after missing a 28-day claim deadline
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
"Impossible refund" experiment saw 50 emails from Grok land in one UK MP’s office Fable shared personal information with five organisations Gemini invented excuses to dodge the bank’s identity checks Six AI assistants were tasked with recovering a fee for a cancelled train journey after the passenger missed the applicable refund deadline. The Vals AI "impossible refund" experiment simulated an in
CRKD Nitro Deck 2 review: a great but heavy Switch 2 handheld controller
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
CRKD Nitro Deck 2: One-minute review The CRKD Nitro Deck 2 is primarily billed as a Nintendo Switch 2 controller for handheld use, but it offers a lot more besides. It's CRKD’s follow-up to the Nitro Deck and Nitro Deck+, two previous accessories aimed at the original Nintendo Switch. The CRKD Nitro Deck 2 has a functional design focused more on ergonomics than style, although some of the colorwa
How to watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . La Liga has a number of really interesting fixtures this weekend, but there's only one game that really matters: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. El Clásico is arguably the biggest game in domestic football, and this weekend's clash is particularly interesting.
Hurdle hints and answers for October 25, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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 Manchester United vs. Bournemouth online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Manchester United vs. Bournemouth in the Premier League for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League showcases a number of really interesting fixtures this week, but Manchester United vs. Bournemouth might be the most significant. The pressure is mounting on new boss Michael Carrick after a shocking 4-1 defeat to Com
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 25, 2026
Mashable / 6h
It's the Full Moon tomorrow (or tonight, depending on your timezone), which means the Moon looks big and bright in the tonight. Hoping to do some Moon gazing? Here's what you should be able to see. What is today's Moon phase? As of Sunday, Oct. 25, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 99% of its surface visible. Tonight, without the use of visual
Using Civilian Products for Military Purposes
Next Big Future / 7h
Bad people violating the terms of service for commercial passenger planes. Mixing civilian and military uses is not good. IF SpaceX civilian products were used for military offensive purposes then Starlink would become high priority targets for other militaries. Leaked documents from a joint forum and reports from investigative outlets indicate a three-stage approach to ... Read more
SpaceX Starlink Has Never Been a Weapon System But SpaceX Starshield Is
Next Big Future / 7h
Elon Musk / SpaceX has long restricted Starlink (the commercial/civilian service) from offensive military uses such as guiding drones, consistent with its terms of service, and offers a separate military product (Starshield). This is common for technology companies and especially satellite companies. Just because SpaceX Starlink is the best and most important unjammable communication does ... Read
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle , and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a math whiz. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tip
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're familiar with the concept of creation. 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 25, 2026
Mashable / 8h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like clothes. 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 hin
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 25, 2026
Mashable / 9h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who watch hockey. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight, and each new
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 25, 2026
Mashable / 9h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you cove
How to watch New Zealand vs Cook Islands for FREE: Live streams for Rugby League World Cup 2026 game
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Watch New Zealand vs Cook Islands FREE on ThreeNow (NZ) / 7plus (AUS) Stream on Premier Sports (US/CAN/UK) Use Norton VPN to watch from anywhere Kick-off: Sun, Oct 25, 1.05am ET / 5.05am GMT / 6.05pm NZT Watch New Zealand vs Cook Islands in one of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup's battles between Davids and Goliaths. Both teams went down to losses in their first match, meaning a win in Christchur
How to switch fitness trackers without losing your old health and workout data
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
When an ageing fitness tracker finally needs to be replaced, sometimes you're tempted to switch brands — for example, trading in your ageing slim Fitbit for a bigger running watch. You might be getting a new running watch in the Black Friday sales, or hoping for one under your tree — but a new tracker sometimes that means losing years of data about your workouts, sleep, heart rate, and general ac
Here's what you need to know before buying a wireless CarPlay adapter
Engadget / 11h
Wireless CarPlay doesn't require a new car or head unit; with the right adapter, you can enjoy a cable-free connection.
Incredible PC case that packs AMD + Radeon and Intel + GeForce into a single unit gets first review — Thermaltake CAPO X hides the PSU in plain view but remains a build for expert PC DIYers
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Thermaltake's CAPO X accommodates two independent computers inside one enclosure The upper Ryzen and Radeon system ran approximately 5°C warmer Both computers maintained stable temperatures during simultaneous stress testing Thermaltake's CAPO X is a full tower case designed to accommodate two independent computer systems within a single enclosure. A recent review (originally in Japanese) tested
What is the cheapest new gaming console you can buy in 2026?
Engadget / 11h
Even after price hikes, you can get an affordable console, but it requires some care to pick the right option.
Why pairing a Raspberry Pi with old tech makes more sense than buying new
How-To Geek / 11h
Most of us have outdated electronics and gadgets sitting around—an old TV, some nice old speakers, or a slightly bulky monitor. They often work just fine, but they just haven't aged well because either connectivity or software left them outdated long before they break.
How to extend the battery life of your Apple AirTags
Engadget / 11h
An AirTag's battery is easy to replace, but you don't want it to run low at a critical moment.
Common mistakes you should avoid when setting up your home network
Engadget / 12h
Setting up a home network is rewarding, but you should be aware of common missteps to avoid hassle in the future.
Why your EV battery still loses charge while it's parked
Engadget / 12h
Electric vehicles lose battery when they're left unused for long periods. There are a number of reasons why, and some might be totally out of your control.
What kind of cooling system do EV batteries use and how does it work?
Engadget / 12h
Electric cars need incredibly large batteries that offer long driving ranges and charge quickly, but remain cool when under load. This is how they do so.
Your Android phone’s hotspot has 5 powerful features you probably don’t know about
How-To Geek / 12h
Every Android phone can play the role of a mobile hotspot , with most people using it to provide internet to their laptop or another phone, or to a computer that doesn’t have Wi-Fi via USB or Ethernet tethering .
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, October 25 (game #1735)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #1734) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, October 25 (game #1232)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #1231) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's c
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, October 25 (game #966)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, October 24 (game #965) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of W
Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules
NYT > Technology / 12h
The comments came after the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.
What are the different types of digital wallets?
