OpenAI Reportedly Just Gave Investors Bad News on Eventual Profitability
Gizmodo / 4h
When it comes to bringing in money, OpenAI seems to be having a hard time keeping up with its chief rival.
Warren Spector, founding father of immersive sims, has retired from game development
Engadget / 1h
The creator of Deus Ex is retiring.
Humanoid Robot Maker Unitree Pops an Outrageous 629% in Trading Debut
Gizmodo / 1h
It's reminiscent of a stock from the height of the dot-com craze, but we're sure that's nothing to worry about.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 19
Mashable / 2h
The Moon is getting brighter with each passing night. Its illuminated side is gradually growing on the right side (left, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere) as it moves through the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, Aug. 19, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with 42% of its surface visible. Wi
Sorry, Samsung — Google says its latest AI smartphone camera tool can measure bodies better than the Galaxy Watch's bioelectric sensors
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Google is building on its new Insulin Resistance Trends health feature with PhotoScan PhotoScan is 'an investigational deep learning framework' that can estimate body fat using a phone's camera with 'near DXA accuracy' It's not yet available to the public, but the research 'demonstrate[s] the feasibility' of such features As the Google Pixel Watch 5 launched last week alongside a slew of new Pixe
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 19, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. 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 co
Leaker claims Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 will finally arrive two days after BlizzCon and include two expansions
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Leaker Billbil-kun claims the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4 will launch on September 15 The " Age of Hatred Collection " will reportedly include the base game and the Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred expansions The physical edition will have a code in the box The long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 port of Diablo 4 could reportedly launch very soon after BlizzCon 2026. That's according to r
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 19, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you like hot dogs. 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. Ther
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 19, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have a preference between charcoal or natural gas. 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 M
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 19, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're familiar with the theater. 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
Think you know your Tom Cruise from your Alan Ritchson? Take this ultimate Jack Reacher quiz before the Prime Video series ends — I bet you can't score more than 70%
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Jack Reacher is the action hero that I never expected to fall in love with — but if you've been a long-time fan, you probably knew that would be the case long before I did. As of writing, Reacher season 4 is dominating the Prime Video charts, and for good reason. Without giving anything away, the action has ramped up in a way that the Amazon TV adaptation has never seen before, and with a fifth s
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
BBC News / 4h
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
I'm a home appliances expert, and these are the air fryers I'd recommend for students — plus my top tips on how to choose
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Air fryers can be useful in all kinds of kitchen setups, but they're especially worth considering if you're moving into student accommodation. An air fryer can almost completely replace an oven and stove, performing of a whole spectrum of frying and baking jobs with ease. They're perfect for cooking small portions quickly, without wasting excess energy too. Our general best air fryer guide runs d
Rent a supernode by the hour - Alibaba brings frontier-scale AI compute to the public cloud, but only if you live in this remote Chinese province
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Alibaba Cloud's Lingjun Zhenwu M890 supernode instance is now on commercial sale It offers rentable 64-card computing units built entirely on in-house silicon It marks the first time Alibaba has directly sold supernode compute through the public cloud, however availability is limited to the Ulanqab region in Inner Mongolia Alibaba Cloud has begun commercial sales of its Lingjun Zhenwu M890 supern
Some Switching to Grok Bot and SuperGrok Tier
Next Big Future / 5h
There are reports that some power users are switching from Claude to SpaceXAI’s $300 SuperGrok Heavy tier. They cite slowdowns in models like Fable 5 and Sonnet 5 amid Anthropic’s usage boost ending August 19. They praise Grok 4.6 for its balance of intelligence and lower per-task costs on agentic tasks. Grok Bot adds always-on ... Read more
Nvidia wants to stop AI costs skyrocketing with its new software router — but will it really make a difference?
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Nvidia's open source NeMo Switchyard 'smartly' routes each agent request to the cheapest model that can handle it The approach allows it to claim a 74% cost cut against a frontier-only model in return for a 6% reduction in accuracy NeMo Switchyard joins an increasingly well-established territory that already sees players such as RouteLLM, LiteLLM, and OpenRouter, in addition to in-house efforts a
Which AI Chatbot Did This School Use to Make Such a Ridiculous Map?
Gizmodo / 6h
How does this even happen?
The critical tech staying safe by going underground
BBC News / 6h
The war in Ukraine has spurred people to consider putting vital infrastructure underground.
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The federal agency tasked with studying ways to improve America's outstandingly poor healthcare system is "on the brink," experts warn. The Trump administration has cut its staff by 75 percent, canceled its grants en masse, and is refusing to spend tens of millions of dollars appropriated by Congress. Whether the agency "will survive the second Trump administration is an open question," health po
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Russian tanks have entered battle for the first time with a new active protection system designed to shoot down incoming drones. But the technology’s recent combat debut in Ukraine met with only limited success—Ukrainian drones still destroyed the Russian armored vehicles by attacking in overwhelming numbers. The first documented battlefield appearance of the Arena-M active protection system took
Ubiquiti sued by Ukrainian families over claims its tech powered Russian battlefield drones
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukrainian civilians and bereaved families sued Ubiquiti in Manhattan federal court Lawsuit alleges the communications backbone offered by Ubiquiti's long-range wireless bridges was a key part of Russia's drone campaign against civilians Ubiquiti has not responded directly or commented on the matter to date and remains uncharged by any US or EU authority at the moment Ukrainian civilians and relat
ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns
Engadget / 7h
Smart glasses have become a recurring accessory amid the immigration crackdown.
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
BBC News / 7h
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
Ukraine reveals new UAV equipped with 24 hours of flight time and a range of 2,000 kilometres — enough to reach Siberia and back
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ukraine's new drone reportedly combines 2,000 kilometres of range with 24-hour endurance Dovbush T40 extends Ukraine's growing domestic long-range strike capabilities The aircraft is designed for reconnaissance, fire correction, and precision strike Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has officially codified the Dovbush T40, a strategic-level unmanned aerial system built entirely by a Ukrainian manufac
Scaling AI and Getting More Efficient
Next Big Future / 7h
Kaplan/Chinchilla scaling laws provide a broad description of the resources needed to improve AI. The measured relationship is that loss falls as a power law in compute: L ≈ L∞ + A·C^(-α), with α somewhere around 0.05–0.07 for language models. Each halving of excess loss costs roughly 10–1000x more compute depending on the exponent. Converting ... Read more
OpenAI Is Backing Away From Reddit as Reddit Tries to Become OpenAI?
Gizmodo / 7h
Trading places.
Framework's cheapest laptop just got a major spec bump
Engadget / 7h
The Framework Laptop 12 now ships with Intel's Core Series 3 chips and other hardware upgrades.
Review: Encalm Xenia Lounge Delhi Airport (DEL)
One Mile at a Time / 7h
During my Four Seasons Yacht via Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia adventure , I had a very long layover at Delhi Airport (DEL), prior to my Air India 777 first class flight. This allowed me to check out several lounges. While I spent most of my time in the Air India First Lounge and Air India Business Lounge, I also had the chance to check out the Encalm Xenia Lounge, which opened in late 2025, and
Cursor capitalizes on GitHub frustration, launches rival hosting platform
TechCrunch / 8h
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code-hosting platform to rival developers' long preferred favorite, GitHub.
Keep your gadgets charged with this 100W 8-in-1 cable for $25
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get the GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable for $24.99 (reg. $49.99) and combine charging, data transfer and several handy travel tools in one compact cable. Opens in a new window Credit: GoCable GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable $24.99 $49.99 Save $25.00 Carrying a charging cable is already a necessity for most people, so GoCable tries to make that one piece of gear do considerably more. The GoCabl
Get 6 hours of Claude and ChatGPT project management training for $20
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get six courses and six hours of Claude & ChatGPT project management training for $19.99 (reg. $97). Opens in a new window Credit: ExpertEase Global Claude & ChatGPT for Project Management Bundle $19.99 $97 Save $77.01 AI is becoming another tool in the project manager’s toolbox, but knowing how to use it effectively is a different matter. The Claude & ChatGPT for Project Management Bundle
NASA: SpaceX rocket crash made basketball court-size moon crater
Mashable / 8h
The stray SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon about two weeks ago created a fresh crater wider than an NBA basketball court and up to 10 feet deep, NASA says. The measurements come from the space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which circles the moon from pole to pole every two hours. But getting images and data of the impact, which happened on Aug. 5, took six days because the spacec
'When I heard the released demo, I was shocked, angered and in disbelief' — Quote of the day by Scarlett Johansson on GPT-4's infamous 'Sky' launch voice
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Many pioneering pieces of fiction in the 21st century have come to accurately define the relationship between humans and AI before the contemporary explosion of modern intelligent systems. These include the film 'Ex-Machina', various episodes of 'Black Mirror' and, of course, 'Her'. Prescience Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson as the AI agent Samantha, 'Her' was a fresh and mature a
‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Kate O’Flynn on How She Figured Out Patricia
Gizmodo / 8h
To play such a uniquely relatable character, the actor found there was some trial-and-error in her approach.
Social Media Platforms Are Training Their AI Models on Your Content, but You Can Stop Them (Sometimes)
Lifehacker / 8h
Recently, the Amazon-owned Twitch made headlines for announcing that it would allow users to opt out of having their streams, VODs, and chats fed into an AI training machine. This, understandably, made a lot of people upset . But, it turns out, Twitch might be one of the more moderate social media sites on this front. Most social media apps are training some kind of AI on your data, and few make
Severance, Silo, and 4 more shows that made Apple TV the best place for sci-fi
How-To Geek / 8h
If there is one genre that has come to define Apple TV, it's sci-fi. The streaming service has fully leaned into sci-fi as one of its most prominent genres. The result has been some of the best sci-fi shows on television.
Apple Removes Some Fees for App Developers in European Union
NYT > Technology / 8h
The move followed a long battle with regulators over the company’s tight controls of its App Store.
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
SpaceX's most recent Starship test flight may have ended July 24, but its mission isn't over yet. The spacecraft splashed down in the Indian Ocean intact after flying halfway around the world from SpaceX's launch base in South Texas. Engineers expected the ship's life to end with a fiery disintegration after toppling over, just as past Starships have done following splashdown. Numerous onboard se
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Disney today sued the Federal Communications Commission and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr in a lawsuit that aims to stop what it called a "campaign of censorship" waged by the Trump administration against ABC. Disney, ABC, and the eight broadcast stations they own filed a complaint in US District Court for the District of Columbia. They also submitted a motion for a temporary restraining order and pr
ICE Bars Its Workers From Wearing Meta’s Smart Glasses on the Job
NYT > Technology / 9h
The agency joins a growing number of workplaces and groups to ban Meta’s devices, which have spurred privacy concerns.
AirPods with cameras arent the only new product that Apple just leaked
Mashable / 9h
The latest macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta is here and the big news isn't a software update or a new Mac feature — it's references made to new yet-to-be-announced Apple products. Earlier today, Mashable covered the biggest highlight the internet is buzzing about: A video demo in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta that appears to show a user demonstrating how new AirPods with cameras will work. However, AirPods with
The US Marines have a new tactic to tackle drones — just shoot them down
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
US Marines have been training to handle drone attacks, using rifles, shotguns, and grenade launchers The simulated threats used small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), consumer drones typically equipped with explosives, or used for recon The exercise aimed to build confidence in US Marines with their standard-issue weapons When troops are in the field and facing drones without electronic countermea
Ascott Hotels Will Have 1,000 Properties, Top-Tier Status Matches And Free Preview Stays
View from the Wing / 9h
Ascott has more than 1,000 operating and pipeline properties, yet it barely registers with many U.S. travelers. Its published status match can confer top-tier Platinum for a year, unlocking unusual perks including 24-hour stays, regional breakfast, airport transfers and invitations to preview new hotels for free.
Jeff Hiller on the Wild Experience of Being on Both ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Widow’s Bay’
Gizmodo / 9h
He's Emmy-nominated for being part of the hive mind, and he also knows the truth about human sacrifices on a certain cursed island.
Comcast will turn your Xfinity router into a home motion detector (in exchange for some privacy)
How-To Geek / 9h
Your internet service provider's bundled modem could soon serve as a home security tool . Comcast has launched an Xfinity Shield platform that not only protects against online threats, but can stand in as a motion detector to alert you to physical intruders.
Eufy’s Latest Security System Is an All-Seeing, Local-First Camera Array
Gizmodo / 9h
The Security NVR System E50 comes with up to eight PTZ cameras and a local storage device.
DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs
TechCrunch / 9h
Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.
These 5 simple Linux tools make Windows 11 look outdated
How-To Geek / 9h
I am mainly a Linux user, but sometimes I have to return to Windows for work or gaming. Whenever I do, I notice that Windows hasn’t evolved in any meaningful way since I first used it. Compared to Linux, it feels like it’s stuck in time. Let me explain what I mean.
The Cutest Framework Laptop 12 Is Getting a Smorgasbord of Upgrades
Gizmodo / 9h
Just like the Frameowrk Laptop 13 Pro, this one comes with Linux pre-installed.
How to check your iPhone's battery health and cycle count
Engadget / 9h
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GTA 6 gameplay leaked ahead of its new trailer, and Rockstar is taking down the videos
Engadget / 9h
Two legit-seeming clips and a world map are out there, if you know where to look.
'The attacks we found only scratch the surface of what is possible': Experts say so-called 'Proactive SIM' cards can hijack smartphones, IoT devices and even EV chargers
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Researchers find a standardized SIM command is exposed on nine of 26 tested devices and used it to achieve code execution on a commercial EV charger The exposure is concentrated in machine-to-machine hardware rather than phones, affecting six of eight cellular modules but only three of 18 handsets, with no iPhone or Pixel among them Every attack requires the attacker to already control the SIM, a
Squeeze More Juice Out of Your Dead Batteries—Using Physics
Wired / 10h
How the joule thief circuit “steals” energy from seemingly depleted power cells.
Steve Jobs’ 8th-Grade Science Fair Project Is Up for Auction
Gizmodo / 10h
The project and other items from Apple's history are being auctioned off to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.
Things I learned about the rumored HomePod display from macOS beta code
Engadget / 10h
Apple's latest software references watch-like "Faces."
TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
TechCrunch / 10h
If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.
OMAAT Feature Updates And Site Optimizations 8/18/26
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Howdy! I wanted to check in and provide everyone with a quick update on some site changes we rolled out this afternoon, based on the feedback we’ve been receiving since the OMAAT Community Forum was released a couple of weeks ago . Before I get into an overview of the changes, I just wanted to say thanks for all of the robust feedback. You all surfaced some legacy issues that had been unknown pai
Vin Diesel Has Some Big ‘Fast Forever’ Updates
Gizmodo / 10h
The star and producer of the 'Fast' franchise explained some of the delays and gave a tentative start date.
Fewer Kindergarteners Are Getting Their Vaccines, CDC Data Shows
Gizmodo / 10h
The U.S. is currently in the midst of the worst measles outbreaks seen in decades.
Tech Life
BBC News / 10h
Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.
This Toyota sedan is quietly making a comeback
How-To Geek / 10h
SUVs might be the default choice for a lot of buyers these days, but the Toyota Camry is proving there's still plenty of life left in the humble sedan. Toyota's July sales figures show the Camry is gaining ground, with year-to-date sales up 15.5 percent from the same point last year.
Redemptions with Leading Hotels of the World require taxes and fees — here's how to know how much you need to pay
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Last month, American Express added a new transfer partner : The Leading Hotels of the World's Leaders Club loyalty program. You can now transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to your Leaders Club account at a 4:1 ratio. And while this may look like a less-than-rewarding option on paper, it actually may represent the single best use of Amex points for hotel stays — given that redempti
Cabo Luxury Resorts Showdown: Which Of These Four Properties Is Best?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
This is the start of our new Community Stories series, where readers can submit their own stories, and they'll appear in the Reader-Stories section of the site. Learn more about community stories and our new features . My background and why I picked Cabo Being based in Southern California, Cabo is perfectly situated as an easy, quick getaway to a luxury beach resort. Now with a baby in tow, it ca
Protestors Dressed as Gandalf Demand Peter Thiel Leave Argentina, Go Back to the Abyss
Gizmodo / 10h
Fool of a Thiel! This is a real country, not a billionaire bunker party.
North Face everyday backpacks are up to 33% off at Amazon — just in time for back to school season
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
After a youth spent awkwardly toting my possessions about in handbags, I have turned into a backpack convert. I now love nothing more than a well-designed rucksack; one that's comfortable to wear, well-built and has spaces to keep everything organized. Oh, and obviously it needs to look good too. And so while I've now accumulated plenty of backpacks for every occasion, I have found my head turned
Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android
Engadget / 10h
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Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs
Engadget / 10h
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‘Outlier’ Is a New Word-Search Game That Makes Me Feel Smart
Lifehacker / 10h
I love finding daily games that let you play with words in new ways, and my latest favorite is Outlier . We’ve seen daily word searches before (maybe you use our daily Strands hints ?), but this one is a bit different. Instead of finding specific words—or the most words—you’re asked to find the rarest words you can. When you play Outlier, you’re given a grid of letters. The grid isn’t the importa
Buy Qatar Airways Avios With 50% Bonus, 1.53 Cents Each: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for luxury travel. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club program has launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, and it has the potential to be a good deal, even if you’re looking to acquire another “flavor” of Avios. However, there are a lot of ways to acquire Qatar Airways Avios, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend ou
Scientists Think We’re Overestimating a Promising Fusion Reactor Ingredient
Gizmodo / 10h
It takes a lot to survive fusion reactions.
Framework's most affordable laptop finally gets Linux (and a hardware upgrade)
How-To Geek / 10h
The Framework Laptop 12 just got a welcome upgrade, particularly if you prefer Linux to Windows. Framework has updated its more affordable PC with not just Intel's newer Core Series 3 chips, but an option to have Linux pre-installed.
'This technology turns every router into a potential means for surveillance': Report claims Wi-Fi devices could 'quietly identify' people with nearly 100% accuracy
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Ordinary Wi-Fi networks can reportedly identify people without cameras or consent KASTEL researchers achieved nearly 100% identification accuracy across 197 volunteers tested Wi-Fi signals can reportedly reveal people from different viewing angles A new study suggests that ordinary Wi-Fi networks could be repurposed to identify individuals without cameras, sensors, or their knowledge or consent.
These 5 new performance cars are fantastic — but I would never buy them
How-To Geek / 11h
There are plenty of new cars on the market that I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending. Some are practical, some are incredibly fast, and others offer an impressive amount of luxury for the money. That doesn't necessarily mean I'd want to own them, though. Personal preference matters a lot when you're spending your own money, and sometimes a seemingly minor flaw can completely ruin an
Journalist Alarmed When His Tesla Running FSD Tries to Veer Off Highway and Plunge Into a Ditch
Futurism / 11h
A journalist says that his Tesla running Full Self-Driving nearly drove his car off the highway and straight into a ditch. Fred Lambert, the editor-in-chief of the electric vehicle blog Electrek , described this close call in a harrowing new piece . Had he not intervened, he said, the software’s blunder could’ve been disastrous. “I was ready to take control, and I did, but it was scary,” Lambert
From AirPods to Hokas: 6 back-to-school deals that are actually great for travel, too
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Whether kids in your area have already returned to the classroom or are heading there imminently, back-to-school sales are in full swing. But here's the thing about back-to-school sales: You don't actually have to be a student to take advantage of them. This time of year can be a great opportunity to pick up those same items (think: comfortable shoes, backpacks and AirPods) as travel gear at a di
With Chase's World of Hyatt transfer ratio changing for some cards, is now the best time to open a World of Hyatt card?
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
When Chase announced a refresh of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) earlier this year , it started plenty of chatter among points and miles enthusiasts. One change in particular became a hot topic for both current and future cardholders: The coveted World of Hyatt 1:1 transfer ratio now had an expiration date. Cardholders who applied on or after June 15, 2026 immediately be
Lego’s ‘Batman Returns’ Batmobile Might Be Its Coolest DC Set Yet
Gizmodo / 11h
That's because it's basically two in one, the regular Batmobile and a Batmissile.
Study finds X algorithm prioritizes ragebait that disproportionately impacts Democrats
Engadget / 11h
Firefox Can Now Block Ads on iOS (but You Have to Enable It)
Lifehacker / 11h
Firefox users on iOS can now get rid of a lot of ad noise when browsing on their mobile device. Mozilla is slowly rolling out native ad blocking , which you can enable once the tool is available on your account. According to Mozilla's support page detailing the new feature, Firefox will block third-party ad networks and exchanges along with many third-party ads served on websites at the network l
The iPad Air M4 hits its biggest discount yet since Apple's recent price hikes — save $100 at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
In June, Apple unfortunately had to raise prices on its MacBook and iPad lineups due to surging RAM and component costs. Ever since the price hike, discounts have been rare, which is why today's deal on Apple's 11-inch iPad Air is a welcome surprise. The retailer has the 2026 iPad Air M4 on sale for $649 (originally $749), which is the lowest price we've seen since Apple's price increase. So whil
Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026)
Wired / 11h
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
Extreme Heat May Be Even More Dangerous to Older Adults Than We Thought
Gizmodo / 11h
New research found adults aged 60 and over will bear the brunt of public health risks driven by climate change.
OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue
Wired / 11h
The ChatGPT maker says its upcoming Astra model may have reached “critical” cyber capabilities, prompting it to halt a significant number of training runs while it tightens internal safeguards.
NVIDIA GeForce Now adds Firefox support on Windows
Engadget / 11h
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Gmail verification program lets political campaigns escape its spam filter
Engadget / 11h
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American Airlines Had Two Planes With The Same Flight Number Again — A Risky Mistake That Needs To Stop
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines had another duplicate flight number incident, this time near Providence, where two PSA regional jets were both operating as “Blue Streak 5083” in opposite directions. It adds to other recent confusion near Phoenix and Louisville, showing that reusing flight numbers on out-and-back trips works, until delays and aircraft swaps put two planes with the same identifier in the air at o
No charger, no problem: The best ways to charge your phone away from an outlet
Engadget / 11h
You don't need your phone charger to keep your device topped up, as long as you have a USB cable and something to plug it into.
10 Shows Like 'The 100' You Should Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. At seven seasons, The CW’s YA The 100 became our most deeply explored TV apocalypse, telling the story of the descendants of refugees of nuclear devastation who return to Earth from their habitat in space to encounter the remnants of humanity that has survived. Naturally, the first people sent to scope things out are the juvenile delinquents, and
I wish I’d learned these 5 simple Proxmox skills sooner
How-To Geek / 11h
So, you want to run Proxmox in your homelab? It's a fantastic operating system that is now a cornerstone of my own homelab, but there are some beginner projects you should definitely get under your belt before going all-in on Proxmox. Here are the five things I think you should master in Proxmox before building your dream homelab.
Study and game in comfort with Secretlab's Back To School sale
How-To Geek / 11h
This is the perfect time of year to update your office setup, whether you're a student or not. Take advantage of Secretlab's back to school sale and save big on the most popular models of the company's gaming chair and desk lines!
Long-Awaited JetBlue BlueHouse Lounge Boston Expected To Open Soon
One Mile at a Time / 11h
In the past year we’ve seen JetBlue finally get into the airport lounge game, given the general trend we’ve seen toward premium travel, trying to build lucrative co-brand credit card portfolios, etc. JetBlue’s lounges are branded as BlueHouse, and the first location opened at New York Kennedy (JFK) in late 2025. We knew that the next location would be at Boston Logan (BOS), and that the lounge wo
Apple Siri AI settlement: When eligible iPhone users can receive up to $95
Mashable / 12h
If you're looking forward to your Siri AI settlement check of up to $95 from Apple , it looks like you'll be waiting a little while longer. Apple's settlement in the Siri AI-related class action lawsuit received preliminary approval last month. According to a new court document , the final approval hearing is now scheduled for February 24, 2027. That's actually seven months earlier than the previ
Cherokee Nation joins list of tribes banning data centers on tribal lands due to water, energy, noise, and cultural resource protection concerns — and all new projects require ‘early consultation’
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Cherokee Nation has placed a moratorium on new data centers on tribal lands Citizens say they are concerned about the impact of new projects on the local areas Data centers projects on non-tribal land will not be granted support by the Cherokee Nation unless they are given early consultation Hyperscale data center development has been banned on tribal lands owned by the Cherokee Nation follow
Tom Holland Is Raking in a Huge Payday for His ‘Spider-Man’ Success
Gizmodo / 12h
A new report says the actor could make $100 million based off the billion-dollar box office of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach
TechCrunch / 12h
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
Department of Homeland Security Seeking Humanoid Robots to Patrol Southern Border
Futurism / 12h
When Donald Trump ascended to office for the second time, he promised to deploy an arsenal of high-tech surveillance gadgetry on the already dystopian US-Mexico border. At that point, tech in question concerned devices like AI-integrated camera towers and robot dogs. Now, it seems the federal government is looking to kick things up a notch as it seeks companies to fulfill a contract for humanoid
I tried ChatGPT's new interactive quizzes on 5 subjects I thought I knew well — it quickly found the gaps in my knowledge
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ChatGPT has a new interactive quiz feature, designed to make testing yourself a more active part of using the chatbot. Instead of asking ChatGPT to explain something and then nodding along because everything looks familiar, you can have it put you on the spot. It's part of OpenAI's steadily expanding learning toolkit, building on Study Mode and other features. I picked five subjects where I felt
Whoop's Advanced Labs health screenings will no longer require a subscription
Engadget / 12h
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Here's why you should think twice before storing your electronics in the garage
Engadget / 12h
Moisture and extreme temperatures are the last thing electronics in storage need.
The US Is Building a New Truck for Nukes, So Naturally It Smashed One Into a Wall
Gizmodo / 12h
… For science, obviously.
I spent a week obsessing over coffee timing with my Pixel Watch, and now I can't stop
How-To Geek / 12h
The NFL’s female-focused WAG campaign isn’t fooling anyone
Mashable / 12h
NFL fans noticed something unusual at training camp this year: The quarterbacks were doing an awful lot of canoodling. Within days of one another, cameras captured Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert getting cozy with fiancée and singer Madison Beer, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sitting on the field with rumored girlfriend and model Olivia Ponton, and New York Giants quar
Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
For the fourth time in four years, Peacock has raised its prices. The Select plan, which has ads and doesn’t include sports, movies, or Peacock originals, went from $8/month to $9/month. The monthly fee for the standard ad plan (Premium) went from $11/month to $13/month, and the ad-free plan (Premium Plus) went from $17/month to $20/month. Annual pricing, as previously, offers 12 months for the p
The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
There are generally two schools of thought in the Western space community when it comes to the prospect of China landing humans on the Moon in the next few years and very possibly beating NASA and the United States in its efforts to return astronauts there. Many people will ask what the big deal is. After all, NASA won the space race to the Moon nearly six decades ago, when Apollo 11 landed there
Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
As smartphone designs have become more refined, they've also become less repairable. Fairphone bucks that trend, offering devices that can be fully disassembled and serviced using a single screwdriver. But its devices were a pain to get in the US until now. The Dutch company has launched the Fairphone Gen 6+ in the US , offering not only the phone but a full line of accessories and replacement pa
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The car that Ford hopes will return it to overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans made its unofficial debut this week. Ford sent us some pictures of the still-unnamed car conducting its first track test at the colorful Paul Ricard circuit in Provence, France, where drivers Matt Campbell and Logan Sargeant started the hard work of making the car both fast and reliable. Ford already has four ove
Moving your Linux home folder to a dedicated drive is the distro-hopping secret I wish I knew earlier
How-To Geek / 12h
Home is where the heart is. On Linux, home is where everything personal to you is: your documents, downloads, screenshots, and configuration. In fact, your home is so special, you really ought to be showing it a bit more love.
PlayStation's $220 Pulse Elevate wireless speakers arrive November 12
Engadget / 12h
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This Is Our First Look at Apple's Rumored AirPods With Cameras
Lifehacker / 12h
For nearly two years , the rumor mill has speculated that Apple is planning to embed cameras into a future pair of AirPods. While that might sound at first like Apple is looking to turn its popular earbuds into a sort of smart glasses-inspired device— with all the privacy caveats that come with it —that doesn't appear to be the case. Instead, should Apple's camera-enabled AirPods be real, its len
Etched’s valuation doubles to $21B in a month
TechCrunch / 12h
Jane Street has installed Etched's first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.
The World’s Largest Electric Plane Just Flew for 27 Minutes on $5 of Electricity
Gizmodo / 12h
Heart Aerospace's X1 will pave the way for a hybrid-electric commercial aircraft.
Yes, Linux can do 'real work'—here are 5 things I do on my Linux PC
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you think Linux is just for homelabs or servers? Worried it can't handle your professional workflow? Well, I've been daily-driving Linux for 10 years, and here are five ways it helps me do real work.
Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores
TechCrunch / 12h
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.
In New Low, Flock CEO Insists His AI-Surveillance Cameras Could Have Solved the Nancy Guthrie Case
Futurism / 12h
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley is no stranger to controversy, something he regularly uses to drum up press and raise the profile of his universally reviled surveillance company. While we may be giving him exactly what he wants, his latest outburst is so insulting we just have to push back. In a new interview with Vanity Fair , Langley defended the utility of his company’s automatic license plat
Trump’s Unhinged Truth Social Posts Are at the Heart of ABC’s Lawsuit Against the FCC
