Scientists Discover Teeny Tiny Plant With the Largest Genome Ever Sequenced
Futurism / now
Fun Sized Small, but mighty! Scientists just discovered the largest genome ever sequenced — in an itty-bitty Pacific fern. Per the New York Times , the newly-sequenced fern was tracked down by an international team of scientists in the wilds of Grande Terre, a volcanic archipelago in New Caledonia. "It doesn't catch the eye," botanist Jaume Pellicer, who was on the team that sequenced the genome,
Asus ROG Ally X hands-on: My brief experience with a possible Steam Deck killer
Mashable / 18min
I adore my Steam Deck OLED , but the Asus ROG Ally X has a case as the gaming handheld you should have your eyes on right now. Announced on Sunday, this new iteration on 2023's ROG Ally is far from a ROG Ally 2. It doesn't have significantly enhanced horsepower nor a dazzling new display, but Asus made a bunch of small-but-important upgrades to everything in the margins. Based on a brief hands-on
Dad can enjoy endless learning with this AI-powered summary app, now $145 off
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Enjoy summaries of YouTube videos and podcasts at your fingertips with a lifetime subscription to TubeOnAI's Premium Lite plan, on sale for $78.99 (reg. $224.97) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: TubeOnAI TubeOnAI Premium Lite Plan: Lifetime Subscription $78.99 at the Mashable Shop $224.97 Save $145.98 Curious minds are in luck these days, with so many ways to access conten
Fulfill Dad's ethical hacking dreams with help from this $35 course bundle
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Through June 9, gift your dad some useful knowledge with this cybersecurity and ethical hacking course bundle , on sale for Father's Day for just $34.97 (reg. $130). If the special dad in your life is looking to make a career switch to cybersecurity or if he likes to dabble in it for fun, online learning has come a very long way in the last ten years. Give him a gift that’s both surprising
Surprise Dad with a versatile $20 charging cable that powers all his devices
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Through June 5, the InCharge X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable is on sale for $19.97 (reg. $39) for Father's Day with code INCHARGE . Opens in a new window Credit: inCharge InCharge X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable $19.97 at the Mashable Shop $39.00 Save $19.03 Most of us rely on multiple devices for work, play, or school. However, managing different chargers and cables can be a hassle, esp
Save $20 on a stylish 3-in-1 charging station for Dad
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Through June 9, help Dad elevate his workspace with a 3-in-1 Transparent Magnetic Wireless Charging Station . It's on sale for Father's Day for just $49.99 (reg. $69.99). Father’s Day is just around the corner, and a surprising way to show appreciation for all the hard work and dedication is helping Dad upgrade his workspace. The 3-in-1 Transparent Magnetic Wireless Charging Station is an
For the reading dads: Gift a lifetime subscription to this micro book library
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Through June 9, a lifetime subscription to the 12min Premium Plan is on sale for just $34.99 for Father's Day. Are you looking for a gift that combines practicality, inspiration, and the power of education? The 12min Premium Plan lifetime subscription, available for just $34.97 through June 9, is a fun way to empower someone special with a lifetime of access to wisdom and insight. Whether
The ROG Ally X’s Bigger Battery Is Its Best Chance to Topple the Steam Deck
Gizmodo / 27min
It’s barely been one full trip around the sun, but Asus and its ROG Ally are back for another crack at the gaming handheld crown. Like the Steam Deck OLED before, Asus now has a new version called the ROG Ally X. It has a better battery, RAM, and redesigned chassis. And yes, it now comes in black. Read more...
The ASUS ROG Ally X improves on the original in all the right ways
Engadget / 33min
ASUS was the first major PC maker to try its hand at making a gaming handheld. And despite a few issues like a wonky microSD card reader, the ROG Ally succeeded at giving people a powerful way to take their games on the go. But after about a year on the market, ASUS’ portable is getting a major revamp and it feels like it’s becoming the device we wanted all along. Now just to be clear, the Ally X
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 2 (#357)
How-To Geek / 33min
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
The New Asus Rog Ally X Is Here
How-To Geek / 33min
The Steam Deck spawned a whole fleet of competitors trying to make space in the just-established mobile PC gaming segment, and while none of them saw the success the Steam Deck saw, one stood among the rest: the ASUS ROG Ally. If you didn't buy that device, you might want to check out its successor/revision, which the company has just announced. Meet the ASUS ROG Ally X.
Save on airfare with Dollar Flight Club for over £300 off
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: For a limited time, score a lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club's Premium Plus plan for £54.97, no coupon needed. From using incognito mode to setting price alerts to booking months in advance, there are a plethora of tips doled out to folks in search of cheaper airfare. But the truth is scoring deals on flights is much harder now than it used to be, with most purported tricks fall
How to watch Namibia vs. Oman online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Namibia vs. Oman in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's the third fixture of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup, and it's set to be a great summer of cricket. Jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, this tournament marks the first time the U.S. has co-hosted a global cricket comp
How to watch West Indies vs. Papua New Guinea online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch West Indies vs. Papua New Guinea in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The West Indies are co-hosting this year's T20 World Cup , which is kind of a big deal. The West Indies are one of only two teams to have won the tournament more than once, and expectations will be high for ano
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 2
Mashable / 7h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for June 1's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle com
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 2
Mashable / 8h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Boeing’s Starliner test flight scrubbed again after hold in final countdown
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / NASA commander Butch Wilmore exits the Starliner spacecraft Saturday following the scrubbed launch attempt. A computer controlling the Atlas V rocket's countdown triggered an automatic hold less than four minutes prior to liftoff of Boeing's commercial Starliner spacecraft Saturday, keeping the crew test flight on the ground at least a few more days. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Su
Why the Chase Freedom Unlimited should be the first card in every student’s wallet
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. College students are at a big disadvantage when it comes to racking up points and miles since most have limited income and little to no credit history. This makes some of the best points and miles cards just out of their reach. The Chase Freedom Unlimited® resolves this dilemma while still providing outsiz
everythingstarstuff: Sam Dunn
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date
Engadget / 12h
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is coming to Netflix on October 10. Netflix announced the release date today along with a new trailer, which finally gives us a slightly more in-depth look at what the series will be like. It picks up after the events of the Survivor Trilogy, which focused on a younger Lara Croft. Per Netflix’s Tudum , it will see Lara “forced to confront her true self and de
Airlines Should Treat Passengers Like Human Beings — Not Self-Loading Cargo
View from the Wing / 12h
The most important element of air travel is your personal space. That means the seat and what surrounds it. I'd posit what comes next isn't meal or the alcohol. It's not the lounge on the ground before departure and it isn't the
