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Quantum Optimization and AI to Develop Alzheimer’s Drugs
Next Big Future / 7h
INmune Bio (Nasdaq: INMB) and Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) announced they are working togther to run INmune Bio’s clinical and preclinical data on XPro (XPro1595) through QCi’s Dirac-3S quantum optimization machine, combined with AI and conventional analytics. XPro is INmune Bio’s investigational dominant-negative TNF drug designed to selectively block soluble TNF (a driver of ... Read mo
How to watch Australia vs New Zealand for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels for RLWC opener
Latest from TechRadar / 6min
Watch Australia vs New Zealand FREE on 7Plus (Australia) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%) Australia vs New Zealand kick-off: Thu, Oct 15 — 5.05am ET / 10.05am BST / 8.05pm AEDT Australia vs New Zealand is the biggest international fixture in the sport and – barring an upset somewhere along the way – will likely serve as the Rugby League World Cup final in a month's time, so it's q
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 15, 2026
Mashable / 27min
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for those who've participated in team sports. 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 midnig
NYT Pips hints, answers for October 15, 2026
Mashable / 27min
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
I consider the Apple AirTag 2 a must-have gadget for any iPhone owner — and a four-pack is now 22% off
Latest from TechRadar / 27min
If you own an iPhone and you find yourself regularly losing items either at home or out and about, then the AirTag will likely be worth its weight in gold. The dinky discs can be placed in, or attached to, virtually any item you own. If you become separated from that item, you can quickly and easily see where it is on a map. Apple introduced the second-gen AirTag 2 at the start of 2026, bringing
Ancestry Coupons│50% Off│October 2026
Wired / 56min
Save on family history memberships and DNA kits with the latest Ancestry coupon codes, special offers, and seasonal discounts.
How to watch Crystal Lake online – stream the Friday the 13th spin-off from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Watch Crystal Lake on Peacock (US) / Sky & NOW (UK) / Crave (Canada) / Stan (Australia) Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 75%) Premiere: Thursday, October 15 (US, Canada) Crystal Lake is running it back to where it all began – the titular summer camp where horror icon Jason Voorhees disappeared into the water as a young boy. Friday the 13th has spawned 11 sequels, but this eight-part series s
Figma announces new features to define how agents work on its platform
TechCrunch / 1h
Figma is also releasing its code layers feature in open beta.
How to watch Benfica vs. Celtic online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Benfica vs. Celtic in the Europa League for free on CazéTV . Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Europa League kicked off with a disappointing defeat for Celtic , and now they face a tough Benfica side at the Estádio da Luz. Benfica won their opening game and will come into this clash with a lot of confidence. It could be a long night for Celt
Hurdle hints and answers for October 15, 2026
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
How to watch Rugby League World Cup 2026: FREE live streams
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Watch Rugby League World Cup 2026 FREE on 7Plus (Australia) Unlock your stream with Surfshark (save up to 85%) Rugby League World Cup 2026: Thu, Oct 15 – Sun, Nov 15 Rugby League World Cup 2026 is expected to be the most competitive edition of the tournament ever, Samoa and Tonga having each made significant inroads over recent years. As ever, however, it's 12-time world champions Australia – thi
German Police Investigating If Teens Were Piloting Robot That Groped 16-Year-Old Girl
Gizmodo / 3h
Police in Cologne, Germany are investigating an alleged assault involving two teenagers and a gold-chain-wearing robot.
OpenAI Engineer, Who Is Charged With Planting Bug, Advised Saudis
NYT > Technology / 3h
The employee, now fired, had said he advised government agencies in Saudi Arabia. He was also listed as a partner at a venture firm with a Saudi prince.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
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 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a good cook. 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 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a sea lover. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're not very bright. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connectio
Los Angeles Officials Haven’t Plugged in USB Drive That DOJ Insists Is Full of Noncitizens Who Were Sent Ballots
Gizmodo / 4h
Connecting the drive would violate "established data privacy and information security protocols," the Los Angeles County clerk said.
Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut
BBC News / 4h
It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.
The US Army wants to recruit over 100 drone experts to help boost domestic defenses — here's how you can sign up
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The Pentagon is recruiting approximately 100 operators for Gauntlet III Military personnel can register for the program regardless of experience The Pentagon's drone initiative carries a $1.1 billion funding commitment The US Army is recruiting about 100 drone operators to evaluate emerging military aircraft as the Pentagon works to strengthen domestic defenses. The recruitment effort, coordinate
Ricursive Intelligence is betting on AI-designed chips to help solve the compute crisis
TechCrunch / 5h
The founders detailed how their startup is developing AI that can design chips, learn from each iteration, and improve subsequent designs, all with the goal of automating and accelerating the chip design process.
Flock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: ‘We shouldn’t pause progress’
TechCrunch / 5h
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's surveillance technology despite growing privacy concerns, arguing that its crime-fighting benefits outweigh the risks of abuse.
Meet the five companies competing in the Startup Battlefield finals at Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch / 5h
It’s time to unveil the five companies that will be competing in the Startup Battlefield finals.
Ukraine shoots down bizarre Russian 'ring' drone — after working out it wasn't a UFO
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Ukrainian operators shoot down Russian drone with an unusual circular wing The KVS uses a ring-shaped wing surrounding its central fuselage The intercepted KVS uses a 10-inch frame for combat missions Ukrainian forces have destroyed an unusually shaped Russian attack drone whose circular wing initially prompted comparisons with a UFO. The aircraft was intercepted on October 8 2026 by personnel fr
Gudea leverages AI to help organizations prevent social media crises before they erupt
TechCrunch / 6h
Every day, conversations unfold across social media and websites around the world. A seemingly insignificant post—whether it involves AI-generated misinformation, hate speech, or a damaging rumor—can quickly snowball into a much larger public controversy. Gudea, a company that tracks how stories and rumors spread online that describes itself as the “storm tracker for the internet,” […]
Finding downloaded files in Googlebook OS
How-To Geek / 6h
Googlebooks have arrived as the next-generation successor to Chromebooks, with native Android app integration, a bevy of AI features, and a new, supposedly more powerful local file system. Look no further for all the details you need on that last point; here's how to find all your files in Googlebook OS, including everything you've downloaded.
Anthropic Says Revenue Jumped 45% to $16.8 Billion in Third Quarter
NYT > Technology / 6h
The company held an investor meeting on Wednesday as it plans a blockbuster initial public offering as soon as next month.
‘VisionQuest’ Sets Up an Ambitious Journey in Two-Episode Premiere
Gizmodo / 6h
In its first two episodes, the Disney+ series juggles too many elements, but its core is a compelling meditation on family and humanity.
A concrete thermal battery could be key to cooling data centers at scale — 150Kw prototype that can withstand up to 500 degrees centigrade is running
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Concrete thermal batteries could turn data center waste heat into usable energy Lehigh researchers develop a thermal battery with 150 kWh storage capacity The concrete battery withstands temperatures reaching 500°C during thermal storage operations Engineering researchers at Lehigh University have developed a concrete thermal battery that could help data centers reuse heat removed from computing
American Airlines’ Network Chief Is Reportedly Out—His Boss Wants To Reverse The Retreat He Managed
View from the Wing / 6h
Brian Znotins defended American’s retreat from Los Angeles–Asia flying and its preference for domestic growth. Nat Pieper now wants a global network that wins customers in major markets.
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1725)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #1724) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is stil
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #1222)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #1221) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, October 15 (game #956)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, October 14 (game #955) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of
Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals
TechCrunch / 7h
Intero Biosystems is selling lab-grown human intestines to drugmakers as regulators push for alternatives to animal testing, while the startup looks to scale production and expand its organoid technology.
Bored with Google Maps and Spotify? Try these 4 Android Auto apps
How-To Geek / 7h
Let’s be honest: I’m bored with Google Maps and Spotify. On my phone, in my car, everywhere.
Hyatt Finally Lets You Transfer Points Online Tomorrow—But Adds An Annual Cap
View from the Wing / 7h
Starting October 15, Hyatt members can share points online instead of submitting a signed form. The new annual limits matter for family pooling, especially when moving Chase points through a household member’s Sapphire Reserve.
iBuyPower enters AI PC market with gorgeous $3,999 AMD 'Gorgon Halo' PC with a leather strap and 128GB RAM — shame that you can't cluster it yet
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
iBuyPower unveils an AMD AI workstation with 128GB of memory The compact system uses AMD's 16-core Zen 5 processor Integrated Radeon graphics deliver 40 compute units for graphics workloads iBuyPower has entered the compact AI workstation market with a $3,999 mini PC built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor. The Pro AMD AI Halo Mini PC combines 128GB of memory, integrated Radeon graphic
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Earlier this week, a mass hack of refrigeration systems at an estimated 700 supermarkets throughout France caused them to suddenly malfunction, causing spoilage of untold tons of perishables and, in some cases, fires. As is now the norm, basic cybersecurity would have prevented it. French authorities say the systems, made up of entire fleets of refrigerators and freezers throughout a store, were
Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Nearly eight years after Epic took on Steam with its own Game Store and launcher, the Fortnite maker is deploying a new tool to give it an edge over Valve: vibe coding. In announcing the new publicly available "Preview" build of its Epic Games Launcher, Epic writes that "programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that’s way faster and more responsive t
NATO may redeploy anti-drone defenses as attacks sink more Black Sea shipping
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Suspected Russian drone attacks sank a cargo ship and forced the evacuation of another vessel within two dozen miles of the coast of Bulgaria in the Black Sea on October 13. The latest attacks mean that five ships have been attacked in the exclusive economic zones of NATO member countries—spurring requests for NATO to redeploy counter-drone systems to provide more protection. Although there is no
Is that singer even real? Music streaming services are starting to tell you.
Mashable / 7h
You put on a playlist to find something good to listen to. Checking whether the singer exists wasn’t supposed to be part of the process. But a song these days can fit your taste perfectly and still leave you wondering who, or what, made it. This week, two music streaming services — Google’s YouTube Music and the French platform Deezer — announced features that could make that question easier to a
The power drill setting that beginners overlook (and pros use constantly)
How-To Geek / 7h
Most of us have ruined a project by driving a screw half an inch too deep into drywall or snapping the head right off a brass fastener. It is easy to blame a cheap screw or an overeager trigger finger, but most of the time the problem is the collar right behind the chuck that you've been ignoring. I once added a wooden beam to my bed for extra support, and I had to buy a new beam because I didn't
Cyberleek Returns, Posts More ‘GTA VI’ Footage, Promises Not to Return Again
Gizmodo / 7h
We can but hope.
Quote of the day by software pioneer Eric S. Raymond: "The end of software secrecy is almost upon us"
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Eric Steven Raymond, widely known as 'ESR' has been a large presence in the software development space for many decades, making key contributions to the school of development, programming languages, and the open source movement. Given the rise of AI, ESR has signalled the end of the closed-source model of software development. Reverse engineering ESR delivered this verdict on X recently , adding
The 6-inch Kindle has had a 2026 upgrade — but is it still a good buy?
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Amazon recently refreshed nearly its entire Kindle lineup, including the 6-inch base model, last upgraded in 2024. If you're in the market for a new Kindle, this might be the one you're drawn to—perhaps because it's the cheapest of the bunch, or for its snazzy new colorways. This article is here to fill you in on everything you need to know about the classic 6-inch Kindle, so you can make sure it
Lawsuit alleges OpenAI stole childrens user data
Mashable / 7h
A mother of two is suing OpenAI in a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the company "stole" valuable data from millions of young users without their consent. The anonymous mother, whose children are 12 and 16, resides in Hawaii. Both children signed up for ChatGPT accounts in early 2026 without parental permission. OpenAI requires, but doesn't actively check, that a child has sought their
Are the ACOTAR leaks real? Here’s what we know, without spoilers.
Mashable / 7h
The next ACOTAR book isn’t out yet, but some readers are already muting fan pages. Images purportedly showing pages from Sarah J. Maas's upcoming A Court of Splintered Harmony are circulating online, leaving fans with the choice between scrutinizing the alleged spoilers and trying to make it to the Oct. 27 release without seeing them. For some, that second option is proving difficult. In the Face
4 dark Paramount+ thrillers to watch this week (October 12-18)
How-To Geek / 8h
Things are starting to get spookier—the weather, the falling of the leaves, and creepy misty evenings—so the desire to hunker down in your living room with a good, nail-biting thriller is getting stronger. Luckily, Paramount+ has no shortage in that department, and this week there are some intense options for your movie nights.
OpenAI Bugging Suspect Booked One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia, Prosecutors Say
Gizmodo / 8h
Prosecutors asked a judge to keep details of the case under seal, fearing that suspected eavesdropper Abdulrahman Alfozan would flee the country.
CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes
TechCrunch / 8h
Databases have traditionally been designed either for analytical data or for operational data. But database engine CedarDB supports both, and its approach has gained relevance with the rise of agentic AI.
Ambani’s Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India’s biggest IPO
TechCrunch / 8h
Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom.
AI Agent Blamed for Deleting Entire Upcoming Season of TV Show
Futurism / 8h
Did a dog eat your homework? Or maybe an AI obliterated your files? In a world of Claudes and Muses, it’s common for an AI agent to run amok , and even more fashionable to blame an AI when it all goes wrong . The Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reports one of the most incredible examples we’ve heard of this so far: an AI agent apparently deleted the entire upcoming season of a reality competition s
Iowa, Nebraska and six other states are suing OpenAI for endangering children
Engadget / 8h
The lawsuits cover everything from the design of ChatGPT to the company's recent issues with rogue agents.
Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different
TechCrunch / 8h
Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.
Speed tests won't tell you this, but your NAS is the real bottleneck
How-To Geek / 8h
If file transfers between your PC and NAS feel painfully slow, your first instinct might be to run a speed test to check your internet connection. But even if the test results show much faster speeds than you're getting in practice, your internet connection isn't actually to blame for those painfully slow local transfers.
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (AMD) review: Still the gold standard for business
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I still think the ThinkPad line-up is the top pick for business professionals, with 14-inch laptops being the sweet spot for screen clarity and portability. The ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 does nothing to change that. It’s durably built, smart and stylish, and performance-driven for day-to-day work. And yes, it still has that iconic ThinkPad keyboard and trackpoint for those that write a lot of emails, r
Etihad’s Chief Commercial Officer Leaves To A Wave Of Criticism—What Did People Really Think While He Was In Power?
View from the Wing / 9h
Reports of bullying and humiliation have followed Arik De’s departure from Etihad. Timur Kuran’s idea of preference falsification helps explain why people speak up after a boss leaves—and why defenders may now keep quiet.
This Bird Has Seen Some Things—and the Photo Just Won an Award
Gizmodo / 9h
Some days you just want to lie on a rhino and tell the world to leave you alone. It’s just one of the standout images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
This TikTokker jumps on a trampoline every night. Has she figured out the secret to happiness?
Mashable / 9h
Some people unwind with a good book. Others take a hot bath or watch their favorite comfort show. One woman spends two hours jumping on a trampoline in the middle of the night. And honestly, she might be onto something. TikTok creator @whatifimjustagirl is going viral after sharing her unusual nighttime ritual. For the past seven years, she says she's spent nearly every night jumping on a trampol
Mexico to regulate violent social media content, require age verification
Mashable / 9h
Earlier this month, two former school students murdered a vice principal and attacked students at a Mexican secondary school in Torreón, Coahuila. Authorities say they were inspired by violent and extremist content online. Today (Oct. 14), Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum signed a presidential decree barring social media and streaming platforms from displaying or recommending violent content t
'Nothing is obvious and nothing is rubbed into your face' — Control Resonant composer says 'in the end it’s all only music made with love and enthusiasm' and fans will likely uncover hidden easter eggs in the soundtrack years later
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko says he likes to "go to extremes to add depth to everything" in his work He says each Resonant has "their own features in the concept track" that can be picked apart Alanko says, "Nothing is obvious and nothing is rubbed into your face, and in the end it’s all only music made with love and enthusiasm" Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has revealed that
I've tried Apple's HomeView, and it could help me do more at home without reaching for my iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It’s been a big week for Apple Home. The entirely new HomeView is the company's first smart display, and it seems purpose-built as a stationary, in-home hub for Apple’s ecosystem. Meanwhile, refreshes to the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K promise to bring Siri AI to other devices around the home. I’ve already written at length about HomeView , and why it’s the smart display and home hub I’ve been w
Trump Aides Admit the House Is a Lost Cause
Wired / 9h
With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, the White House knows it has to go all in on Senate races—while virtually forfeiting the House.
Things are finally looking up for NASA's first missions to Venus in a generation
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Most planetary scientists will tell you the heyday of Venus exploration was more than a generation ago. That is about to change. Two NASA missions are on track to launch to Venus in the early 2030s. The first, known as the Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging (DAVINCI), is now scheduled for launch in December 2030, a year earlier than previously planned. DAVI
Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Schools and libraries from around the US pleaded with the Federal Communications Commission to drop the idea of ending E-Rate, a $2 billion-a-year program that connects students and library visitors to the Internet. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has criticized school districts for having "experimented with a massive increase in screen time for students," and said E-Rate expanded too far beyond its or
Georgia man sues Flock, sheriff's office over alleged ALPR-fueled retaliation
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A small-business owner in Georgia has sued Flock and the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office over alleged retaliation using license plate cameras. “[The lawsuit] alleges illegal [license plate tracking] searches over many months without probable cause and unrelated to any specific investigation,” Hall & Lampros, attorneys for plaintiff Tyler Murkerson, wrote in a press release . “The lawsuit alleges t
Software development and rules stability: Prototype racing in 2030
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
IMSA provided accommodation so Ars could attend the Petit Le Mans. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. The rising tide that has been the Drive to Survive effect has lifted more boats in motorsport than simply Formula 1’s. Sportscar racing is enjoying its own surge in popularity internationally at races like Le Mans in France, but also in North America in IMSA’s WeatherTech Sportscar Champ
Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts
TechCrunch / 9h
Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it.
5 free VLC alternatives that play everything and cost nothing
How-To Geek / 9h
If I asked you to name a media player, I'm sure VLC would be one of the first to come to mind . There's no doubt VLC has earned its place on just about every desktop, but it isn't the only free media player worth installing. Some alternatives give you more control over playback, others pack in features you might not expect, and a few can even turn your PC into a home theater.
Meta’s Smart Glasses May Have Been Recording People Without Their Knowledge
Gizmodo / 9h
A Reddit thread suggests Meta's smart glasses have been capturing conversations that don't contain the "Hey Meta" wake phrase.
4 more Netflix originals that are so good they deserve a theatrical release
How-To Geek / 9h
One of my favorite things to do is go to the movies. Don't get me wrong—streaming is extremely convenient, and frankly, there are times I'd rather sit on my couch and watch a movie at home. However, nothing will ever replicate the cinematic experience inside a packed theater on opening night. I'm glad Netflix is allowing its bigger tentpole movies, including The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Bo
I recommend these SwissGear suitcases to anyone who asks — and theyre up to 35% off on Amazon
Mashable / 9h
SAVE UP TO $132.28: As of Oct. 14, SwissGear's two-piece Energie Spinner Luggage Set is on sale on Amazon for up to 35% off. Normally $375, you can score it in gunmetal for $281.08 or white for $242.72 (with an on-page coupon). Opens in a new window Credit: Swissgear SwissGear Energie Spinner Luggage Set (2-piece, gunmetal) $281.08 at Amazon $375 Save $93.92 Opens in a new window Credit: Swissgea
Google Maps has a clever way to find places without an address
How-To Geek / 9h
Google Maps has many features that go beyond directions for your daily commute. What I love about the navigation app is that it's a gift that keeps giving : its underrated features and settings can completely change how you use it, whether you're a driver, cyclist, or walker.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers
TechCrunch / 9h
Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not canceled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse.
World of Hyatt Launching Free Online Points Transfers Between Members
One Mile at a Time / 9h
There hasn’t been a whole lot of good news from World of Hyatt as of late, though here’s a positive change that’s expected to go live tomorrow. Hyatt will introduce free online points transfers As of Thursday, October 15, 2026, World of Hyatt is expected to introduce free online points transfers between members. This is a change that was promised earlier this year, back when Hyatt announced its a
Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: The differences beyond a screen
Engadget / 9h
Google's latest wearable seems like a Fitbit Air with a screen, but the two actually have less in common than you might think.
NASA explains how it's making batteries for the Moon's extreme temperatures
Engadget / 9h
Lithium-ion just isn't cut out for the cosmos.
Electric vehicle sales in the US are showing signs of life
TechCrunch / 9h
The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters.
People Taking Gray Market Peptides Say They’re Causing Bizarre Medical Issues
Futurism / 9h
With gray market medical snake oil flooding the market and the head of the Food and Drug Administration smoking DMT behind the wheel , peptides are quickly becoming the go-to hack for just about any malady you can imagine. Yet for as popular as they are, they’re not necessarily safe to use — a fact many new users are starting to discover the hard way. New reporting by KFF Health News revealed the
Hood Warfare 2, a $5 gang shooter on Steam, is going viral
Mashable / 9h
A $5 first-person shooter called Hood Warfare 2 has gone from near-obscurity to one of Steam’s most talked-about releases in less than a week. Given the nature of the game, however, it's also drawn scrutiny for its content, its anonymous developers, and the creators who've played it live on stream. Made by an anonymous dev team called TrapStar Games, Hood Warfare 2 is a gang-themed, multiplayer C
GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Leaker linked GTA 6 reveals to crypto play. It’s crashing spectacularly.
Mashable / 9h
As Mashable and our colleagues at PCMag just reported, Grand Theft Auto VI leakers Cyberleek have seemingly abandoned their threats to leak a full build of the game – at least for now. Why? Because the leakers had claimed that the release of the leaked build was tied to their memecoin. If GTA 6 fans pumped Cyberleek's cryptocurrency, they would receive the leaked game build as a reward. That play
TimeTeller puts our internal clocks at the center of personalized medicine
TechCrunch / 10h
German startup TimeTeller has developed a saliva test kit to help anyone understand their circadian rhythm; it aims to reduce side effects from cancer treatments.
I tested the 9 most popular Linux desktop environments, here’s how I’d rank them
How-To Geek / 10h
One of the best things about Linux is that you’re not stuck with a single desktop experience. You can pick something that looks like macOS, Windows, or something that’s completely different and unique. That said, the sheer number of options can be overwhelming , and testing every single one to find the perfect fit isn’t practical for everyone. Fortunately, I’ve done the legwork for you. I’ve been
Ron Perlman Thinks It Would Be ‘So Epic’ to Finish Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Hellboy’ Trilogy
Gizmodo / 10h
So do we, Ron. So do we.
The Super El Niño Just Shattered 2 Pacific Hurricane Records—and the Season Is Far From Over
Gizmodo / 10h
With Hurricane Simon, the 2026 Pacific hurricane season just broke records for activity and intensity.
Ambrosia Energy will build a 10 GWh factory in Texas to make batteries for off-grid data centers
TechCrunch / 10h
Startup Ambrosia Energy will build a massive factory to crank out batteries to augment solar panels, creating a round-the-clock clean power plant.
Fujifilm’s New Square 3 Instax Camera Comes With Analog Filters
Gizmodo / 10h
The instant camera will let you alter the color and tone of photos with no digital assistance.
OpenAI Turns the Tables on Apple in Legal Fight Over Trade Secrets
Gizmodo / 10h
The two tech giants are headed to court this week after Apple originally sued OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets through its former employees.
Water-resistant and easy to clean: HP delivers an AMD Ryzen keyboard PC that can be splashed with liquid — EliteBoard G1a has a 32Whr battery but alas no touchpad, review finds
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
ComputerBase's full test finds HP's EliteBoard G1a a well-executed keyboard PC whose biggest problem is its €2,149 price tag HP promises a spill-resistant, easy-clean keyboard designed to pass MIL-STD-810, but you probably shouldn't submerge it in water The 32Wh battery ran an impressive 6h 21m against HP's 3.5-hour claim, though it powered no display in said test HP's EliteBoard G1a, the Windows
Air Canada Aeroplan Status Challenge For World Of Hyatt Elites: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
In July 2026, World of Hyatt and Air Canada Aeroplan launched a partnership . The idea is that members of the two loyalty programs can receive reciprocal perks. While some benefits went “live” at launch, we were told that an Air Canada Aeroplan status challenge for World of Hyatt elite members would launch later in the year. The wait is now over, and we have all the details. Aeroplan status chall
Ubisoft plans to close another studio and lay off up to 122 workers
Engadget / 10h
Cuts are coming to RedLynx and Ubisoft Singapore.
Sony is taking on DJI with its new ECM-W5 wireless microphone kit
Engadget / 10h
It'll cost you though.
Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Director Greta Gerwig could have made pretty much any movie she wanted after 2023's Barbie racked up nearly $1.5 billion at the box office. She chose to make Narnia: The Magician's Nephew for Netflix, an adaptation of C.S. Lewis' sixth novel in The Chronicles of Narnia series. Gerwig has said little publicly about the film, other than that she was inspired by 1960s-era David Bowie, although she s
Researchers use AI to design proteins that cut up other proteins
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A protein is a chain of amino acids held together by what are called peptide bonds. On their own, those bonds are extremely stable; they're estimated to have a half-life of several hundred years. But in Earth's environment, most proteins don't last nearly that long. That's because organisms have evolved a handful of ways to catalyze the break-up of peptide bonds, which have diversified into count
Recording device hidden in toilet paper found in top-secret OpenAI meeting room
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
It took OpenAI two days to notice that a recording device was hidden in a restricted executive conference room where leadership met to discuss highly confidential information, including technical progress, government engagements, and commercial partnerships. Only those with special clearance are supposed to access that room. But the FBI believes the recording device was planted by Abdulrahman Alf
Legendary FPS level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray dies at 68
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Prolific first-person shooter level designer Richard "Levelord" Gray died Monday at the age of 68, based on reports shared on social media by Apogee Entertainment yesterday. He had "dealt with cancer on and off for a while now," according to former colleague Joe Siegler . After studying computer engineering in the '80s and tinkering on some early games in COBOL, Gray broke into the industry at th
Your unused Raspberry Pi is a guilt trap, and these are the 5 easy projects that can help you escape it
How-To Geek / 10h
You bought a Raspberry Pi with a head full of plans about how you'd use it, but it's been languishing in your drawer ever since. If your unused Raspberry Pi is making you feel guilty, then there are some relatively simple projects that you can have up and running before you know it.
How to Preorder the 'HomeView' and Apple's Other New Smart Devices
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 a lot of new devices during its "Welcome Home" event yesterday. The Apple HomeView, the company's first smart display hub, stole the show, with its squared-off seven-inch display and its "oversized Apple Watch meets iMac G4" design, but Apple is also collabo
SpaceX’s Space AI Challenge: 5,000 Launches a Year
Next Big Future / 10h
Five thousand launches a year means nearly fourteen launches every day. At an assumed 200 tonnes of payload per V4 Starship flight, that would deliver one million tonnes to orbit annually. Under the satellite power-density assumptions in my latest video, that supports 50–100 gigawatts of new orbital AI capacity per year. Those numbers explain why ... Read more
Other AI Companies Should Be Very Afraid of What Just Happened to Character.AI, According to Its Own Bankruptcy Documents
Futurism / 10h
So far, the top AI companies have been sustained by constant injections of massive investment. But what happens when the funds stop coming in and they’re expected to survive on their own revenue? The fate of Character.AI, the controversial AI companion platform, may come to stand as a warning. On Tuesday, Character.AI filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy , marking the beginning of an ignominious end f
Audible’s Star-Studded Take on ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ Is a Horned Up, Full-Body Experience
Gizmodo / 11h
Starring Hollywood actors Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell, and Maggie Gyllenhaal, the Audible Original transforms the classic gothic tale into an intimate, ASMR-style theatrical performance.
Sony WH-CH730N review: affordable headphones done right
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Sony WH-CH730N review If you want affordable wireless headphones with a lot of the fancy features and design elements found on Sony’s flagship cans, then the Sony WH-CH730N might just be perfect for you. With ANC, highly customizable and energetic sound, and a neat folding design, there’s a lot to like about the WH-CH370N right off the bat. I’ve spent hours upon hours listening to music with Sony
Hiyd is a health tracker that attaches to the watch you already wear
TechCrunch / 11h
Former Apple engineers figured out how to get a biometric sensor to attach to your watch without any magnets or adhesives.
4 Android Auto tweaks that made my daily drives less stressful
How-To Geek / 11h
I get into my car to drive, not to troubleshoot a touchscreen. But since becoming a mom, I’ve found myself driving a lot more than I used to, from taking my daughter to her classes to driving her to vaccination appointments and running errands in between.
As physical media makes a massive comeback, this Frankenstein 7-in-1 DVD and SSD hub drops to $45 at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
As physical media makes a comeback, we've been tracking some of our favorite external CD/DVD writers. And while most do exactly that, this external drive from Suidek does...well, I won't say everything, but it does a lot. Alongside playing and burning CDs and DVDs, as you'd expect, it also has six other ports - notably, an M.2 NVMe interface with 10Gbps transfer rates. There's also two USB-A 2.0
The Best OLED TV for Most People Is $400 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. OLEDs are known for having the best picture quality TVs can offer, if you're okay with the trade-offs . One of the biggest cons of OLEDs is their price; if you've never owned an OLED because they've cost too much, Samsung made an OLED that's within reach: the Samsung S90H S
Grab this Ryobi One+ Multi-tool and Orbit Sander combo for half off
How-To Geek / 11h
The right power tool, like a Ryobi multi-tool, lets you finally tackle that old dresser you've been meaning to fix up, without having to buy an entire garage full of expensive gear. Pair it with something like a handheld orbital sander, and it'll look brand new in no time. Thanks to The Home Depot, you can pick up this 2-tool set, the Ryobi One+ 18V multi-tool and random orbit sander combo, all f
Deezer will let listeners completely filter out AI music
Engadget / 11h
Good riddance.
Exclusive: Delta Eyes American’s Austin Admirals Club For A Temporary Delta One Lounge
View from the Wing / 11h
Delta executives have been visiting American’s lounge as they consider an interim home for Delta One in Austin. It wouldn’t serve the first summer of Paris flights, but could open years before Delta’s permanent lounge.
Man Accused of Bugging OpenAI Said Elon Musk Was His Role Model
Gizmodo / 11h
A guy allegedly looking to steal someone else's idea looked up to Musk. Interesting.
What The Social Reckoning misses about Meta
Mashable / 11h
Aaron Sorkin, famed writer of The West Wing and Academy Award-winning The Social Network, is notoriously verbose. He has a reputation for linguistic flairs that some find awkward, and many find deeply compelling. But in The Social Reckoning , a follow-up to the 2010 tale of Facebook's founding, he is uncharacteristically sparing. Yes, Sorkin — who wrote and directed the new movie — crams the scri
I opened one port on my home router. The "hacker's search engine" found it in two hours
How-To Geek / 11h
I recently forwarded TCP port 25565 on my home router, so a few friends could join a Minecraft Java server. I didn't think much of it until my home IP address appeared on Shodan with the server's specific details listed.
arthistoryfeed: Dancing Skeletons hanging scroll. Culture:...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
arthistoryfeed : Dancing Skeletons hanging scroll. Culture: Japanese, early 20th century. Artist: Nishi Seiun (probably). Medium: Ink on paper and silk brocade. Collection: SHIBUI Japanese Antiques / @shibuikotto ** The Japanese calligraphy running from top to bottom on the right side (see the second image) holds the key to the artwork’s meaning. The message reads: “…true faces are revealed when
Grab this $560 Intel i9-12900H monster laptop whilst stocks last — Hasee X5 costs less than Apple's Macbook Neo laptop and is 2x faster
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you missed out on grabbing a laptop during Amazon October Prime Day, don’t worry. We’ve found a laptop deal that delivers the kind of performance you’d normally expect from a $1,500 machine, but for well under $600. The Hasee X5 15.6-inch laptop is currently available for $559.99 on Newegg, and what really sells it for us is the processor. The offer ends on October 18th. The Intel Core i9-1290
'The best 360 camera on the market' for creators — now Insta360's 5-star X5 drops to $465 at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you vlog or create content, the Insta360 X5 is well worth a look. In our 5-star review, we called it "the best overall 360 camera currently on the market." This "best-in-class 360 action camera" lets you shoot first and choose your angle later, with an invisible selfie stick effect and InstaFrame mode that hands you a ready-to-share flat video. An 8K resolution, dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, repla
YouTube Music launches new labels as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms
TechCrunch / 11h
The label will appear on the player page and include songs entirely generated by AI or partially, such as AI involved in composition and vocals.
Data centers use as little as 60% of power consumed for actual AI work, Nvidia claims — failures and restarts 'consume' a whopping 10% of every watt used
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Nvidia claims that for each gigawatt an AI data center uses, only 70% is used for AI work Inefficiencies include cooling and power distribution, failures, and restarts While a chip shortage was considered to be the main bottleneck to AI data center capacity, it is now a facility’s connection to the grid AI data centers are inefficient, says Nvidia, with various physical and systems issues contrib
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science
Wired / 11h
AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.
World of Hyatt is finally making it easier to transfer points between members
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Huge news for Hyatt loyalists: starting tomorrow, Oct. 15, World of Hyatt members will be able to digitally transfer points to another member directly on Hyatt.com. For now, specific details about how the digital transfer process will work are scant, but it will certainly make the process more efficient, from what we understand. Historically, transferring World of Hyatt points between members has
Bumble adds social media-esque handles
Mashable / 11h
On Oct. 14, one day after announcing its acquisition , Bumble launched handles as a way for users to connect with each other. Bumble Handles is meant to be a way to share contact information, but not your phone number or social media account. "Your private and professional networks aren’t necessarily where you want your dating life to begin," Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd shared in a note abo
Tesla Bros Posting Videos Showing Them Hog Out on Decadent Meals While Careening Down the Road in Self-Driving Mode
Futurism / 12h
Now years into the US release of Tesla’s so-called “Full Self-Driving” mode, brand loyalists are becoming increasingly comfortable trusting their lives — not to mention those of others on the road — to the company’s software. While there have been plenty of videos showing Tesla drivers answering emails , vibecoding , or even gaming from the driver’s seat, a new genre of Tesla content is emerging
Apate sends AI agents undercover to get scammed so they can gather fraud intelligence
TechCrunch / 12h
Most companies use AI agents to ship products faster or speed up workflows. Apate.ai sends them undercover to get scammed.
Smart TV buffering? Block this one network traffic type and watch it stop
How-To Geek / 12h
There are few things more annoying than being in the middle of a show or a movie and having that spinning buffering icon pop up on your screen to taunt you. This is something that was happening to me quite frequently, and I seriously doubted that it had anything to do with the actual speed of my internet connection.
Ben Affleck Is Still Sadfleck About ‘Justice League’
Gizmodo / 12h
However, he has zero regrets about turning down the chance to direct a 'Star Wars' movie.
FBI Raids Over 40 Texas Homes, Charges Americans in North Korean ‘Laptop Farm’ Scheme
Gizmodo / 12h
The FBI says American facilitators helped North Korean workers obtain remote jobs under false identities, generating millions for Pyongyang.
Ocean Water Is Seeping Under the Doomsday Glacier—and Its Sea-Level Threat Just Doubled
Gizmodo / 12h
A new model suggests the Thwaites Glacier could contribute twice as much sea-level rise.
Why Must Lenovo Raise the Prices of Everything We Love?
Gizmodo / 12h
Three popular tablets are the latest victims of the company's growing enthusiasm for price hikes.
Save $110 on Marshall's Action III Bluetooth Speaker and get the party started
How-To Geek / 12h
Music is a proven stress reliever, and everyone should have a Bluetooth speaker, like the Marshall Action III , to enjoy their favorite songs and lift their mood. Many new Bluetooth speakers feature futuristic designs with gaudy lighting, but the Action III takes a different approach with a timeless, retro-inspired look that turns heads.
Global smartphone market sinks to lowest level in 14 years
Mashable / 12h
RAMageddon is showing no sign of stopping, if the global smartphone market is to be believed. A new report from Counterpoint , a market research firm, indicates that global smartphone shipments were down 20 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2026. According to Counterpoint, they hit the lowest level measured since 2012, which was a time when smartphones were still not quite as prevale
How to watch Practical Magic 2: Where and when the sequel will hit streaming
Mashable / 12h
I would've never guessed that the 1998 cult-favorite Practical Magic would get a sequel in 2026, but here we are. Practical Magic 2 brings back Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman 's sister witches, as well as their on-screen aunties played by Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing. But it also adds new faces like Joey King and Maisie Williams into the mix. Whether you're a Practical Magic superfan or y
This Coleman camping stove is on sale for $65 off — save 28% with Amazons late-season deal
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $65: As of Oct. 14, the Coleman Cascade 222 2-Burner Camping Stove is on sale for $164.99 on Amazon (normally $229.99) — a 28% savings. You can add a cast-iron grill and griddle for $40 extra. Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman Cascade 222 2-Burner Camping Stove $164.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $65 Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Camping Stove $204.99 at
Squarespace and Titan team up to offer $3/month professional email
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Squarespace and Titan have teamed up to offer professional business email Plans start at $3 a month, per user Plans come with an inbox, calendar, and contacts Website-building giant Squarespace has this week announced a partnership with business email platform Titan, with the goal of bringing professional email to entrepreneurs for as little as $3 a month. The new partnership will allow Squarespa
Affinity's AI layer splitter turns a flattened PNG into a workable composition, with one catch
How-To Geek / 12h
I do my best to keep my files organized , give them sensible names, and place them in project-specific folders. Even so, sometimes I still mess things up. Somehow, when I want to work on a specific version of a design project, I can only find a flattened PNG. All other iterations? Completely editable and ready to use, except the one I need.
US DOW invests in wireless laser self-charging tech to keep autonomous drones airborne almost indefinitely — ARC can deliver 'kilowatt-class' power to units 5,000 ft away
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Laser-based technology is being trialed in the US to remotely charge UAV batteries while the craft are in flight The “power beaming” technology from PowerLight Technologies is known as Aerial ReCharge (ARC) ARC can recharge UAVs remotely as well as their payloads, where appropriate The United States Department of War’s (DOW) Operational Energy - Innovation (OE-I) Directorate has awarded a contrac
Xbox has a teeny new gamepad
Engadget / 12h
The $50 Xbox Nano Controller is five inches long and weighs 3.5 ounces.
Zero Motorcycles shatters EV world record for traveling on two wheels
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Standard Zero DS completes over 271 miles on a single charge Previous record only managed 193 miles Mountainous environment helped with the endeavor Californian electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero , which also has a major presence in Europe, has just set a new Guinness World Record after its Zero DS adventure bike covered just over 271 miles on a single charge of its 19.2 kWh battery set-up. Th
YouTube Music adds new labels for AI-generated content
Engadget / 12h
Now please let us hide all of it.
World of Hyatt, Air Canada launch new elite status challenge and double-dipping offers
