The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk’s Government Takeover
18KWired by Vittoria Elliott / Feb 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM//
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
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ChatGPT vs. DeepSeek: which AI model Is more sustainable?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 30min
By now, even casual observers of the tech world are well aware of ChatGPT , OpenAI’s dazzling contribution to artificial intelligence. Its ability to generate coherent, on-point responses has upended online research and sparked endless speculation about AI’s growing role in our everyday lives. A recent rising challenger, China’s opensource AI-powered chatbot, DeepSeek , has drawn its own intrigue
Apple Cider Vinegar review: Netflixs Belle Gibson series is compulsively watchable, but at what cost?
Mashable / 7min
At the top of each Apple Cider Vinegar episode, characters break the fourth wall and tell us, "This is a true story based on a lie." SEE ALSO: 2025 TV preview: All the TV shows you need to know, and where to stream them The true story in question? The rise and fall of Australian influencer Belle Gibson ( Booksmart 's Kaitlyn Dever), who used her brain cancer diagnosis to build a wellness empire.
Watch Chappell Roans Grammy acceptance speech demanding healthcare for artists
Mashable / 43min
Chappell Roan won her first ever Grammy Award on Sunday night, beating out formidable artists such as Sabrina Carpenter and Doechii to take the title of Best New Artist. She also took the opportunity to call for record labels to provide artists with health insurance and a livable wage. Taking the stage in a conical hennin hat befitting her flamboyant style (though she quickly lost it), Roan began
Why ‘mission-critical’ mobile devices are key to business survival and security
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
When we hear the word “mobile,” the automatic assumption is that we’re talking about iPhones and iPads . However, "mobile" is an umbrella term that extends far beyond just phones and tablets. Mobility use cases are enabled by infrastructure that affords users the freedom to stay connected while on the move. This ranges from handheld portable electronic and smart wearables to point-of-sale (POS) s
US Navy Destroyer Fires 60 KW Helios Combat Laser
Next Big Future / 2h
The US Navy released a new photo of USS Preble (DDG-88) firing her HELIOS laser weapon. It is a 60 kilowatt combat laser. badass pic.twitter.com/i3thc0dH6H — CommonSenseOnMars (@CommonSenseMars) February 3, 2025 The USS Preble is the first U.S. Navy vessel equipped with HELIOS, a 60-kilowatt-class directed energy laser weapon developed by Lockheed Martin. It is ... Read more
SpaceX Version 3 Starship and Version 3 Starlink Both Arrive in 2025
Next Big Future / 2h
SpaceX Starship V3 will be 20-30 meters taller with a proposed height of 140 to 150 meters. This increase in height is aimed at accommodating more propellant, thus increasing payload capacity. SpaceX could upgrade to Starship version 3 by November, 2025. It is projected that Starship V3 could have a payload capacity of approximately 200 ... Read more
How to watch Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Every Monday, you can watch NHL games for free on Prime Video . February kicks off with a matchup between the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators. The Senators, part of the Atlantic Division, are having an average se
The ultimate AI toolkit is yours for life for just £49
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Tackle creative and professional tasks faster with 1minAI’s lifetime Business Plan subscription for just £48.38 (reg. £290.30). Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1minAI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription £48.38 at the Mashable Shop £290.30 Save £241.92 If your goal this year is to work smarter, not harder, you’re not alone. Between juggling creative tasks, content creation, an
The complete list of winners at the 2025 Grammy Awards main ceremony
Mashable / 4h
There's a lot going on in the U.S. right now . Still, the show is continuing on, with the 67th Annual Grammy Awards offering some brief distraction on Sunday night. Hosted by comedian Trevor Noah for the fifth year in a row, the 2025 Grammy Awards' main ceremony was once again held at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. Appropriately, the night included several reminders of the devastation left by the
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for February 2nd (#602)
How-To Geek / 5h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 3, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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 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, Su
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 3, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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 tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 3
Mashable / 5h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 3
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands 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
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng receives a hero’s welcome back home
200+TechCrunch / 6h
DeepSeek founder Lian Wenfeng is being hailed as a hero in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, where he grew up and reportedly returned for the Lunar New Year, joined by bodyguards. Wenfeng—who, at 40, is already a billionaire due to his hedge fund, High-Flyer—is apparently even more beloved by locals following DeepSeek’s breakthrough research, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
India expands Aadhaar authentication for businesses, raising privacy concerns
21TechCrunch / 6h
India has expanded its Aadhaar authentication service to let businesses such as those in e-commerce, hospitality, and healthcare use the biometrics of individuals to authenticate their identity. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
ChatGPT's Deep Research tool can create reports from hundreds of online sources
Engadget / 6h
There’s no two ways about it, there’s a newfound sense of urgency at OpenAI. Two days after releasing o3-mini to the world, the company made a surprise announcement on Sunday evening, r evealing Deep Research . The new feature allows ChatGPT to find, analyze and synthesize hundreds of websites and online sources to create reports “at the level of a research analyst.” On top of the usual text ques
Elon Musks DOGE takeover is reportedly being spearheaded by young college grads
400+Mashable / 8h
A new WIRED report has pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of the Elon Musk -led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) , and the picture it paints is… troubling. According to the report, the department is being staffed by a crew of fresh-out-of-college hires — many with zero prior government experience. In fact, at least one of them is still in college. These Musk loyalists, includ
Bill Gates has given away billions, but 'still has more to give'
100+BBC News / 9h
The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.
OpenAI Unveils New A.I. Agent for Research
NYT > Technology / 9h
The tool, called Deep Research, arrives days after OpenAI released another one, which shops for groceries and books restaurant reservations.
OpenAI unveils a new ChatGPT agent for ‘deep research’
100+TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI is announcing a new AI “agent” designed to help people conduct in-depth, complex research using ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot platform. Appropriately enough, it’s called deep research. OpenAI said in a blog post published Sunday that this new capability was designed for “people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri
Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in February
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist of credit card perks and ben
Comparing the best hotel elite status tiers and how to earn them in 2025
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Hotel elite status offers many valuable perks. For example, you might enjoy complimentary breakfast, upgrades and even 4 p.m. late checkout with some hotel elite statuses. But which hotel elite status tier is best? The best hotel elite status tier — and even the best hotel loyalty program — depends on your travel hab
OpenAI announces surprise ‘Deep Research’ stream tonight
Engadget / 11h
OpenAI announced on X that it’s hosting a livestream from Tokyo tonight, offering no more context beyond, “Deep Research.” (Didn't Google already take that name for Gemini?) The stream is scheduled for 7PM ET (4PM PT/ 9AM JST). You can watch it on YouTube below. Just a few days ago, OpenAI released its new reasoning model, o3-mini . The company says it produces “more accurate and clearer answers,
Severance season 2 episode 3 recap: The baby goats return!
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Severance season 2 has all of us on the edge of our seats, and they're once again teasing us with weekly releases. Episode 3 of one of the best Apple TV Plus shows is finally here, and it packed a lot into its hour-long runtime. Most notable were, of course, the goats, but we've also had our first look at Gwendoline Christie's new character and witnessed Mark making a shocking decision about seve
Spicy Ex-Flight Attendant Fired Her Nanny/OnlyFans Camerawoman For Cheating With Husband [Roundup]
27View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
I Want to Love It, but Apple’s Genmoji Has a Major Problem
How-To Geek / 11h
Notification summaries might be a useful feature for AI to tackle, but the true star of Apple Intelligence is Genmoji. Creating your own emoji pictures on the fly is fun and could even be helpful in communication. However, its speed is its major flaw.
Linux Gaming: Do You Need to Wait for Vulkan Shaders?
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’re a Linux gamer, you’re probably used to all your more graphics-intensive games needing to “process Vulkan shaders.” There’s a button right there, though, that allows you to skip, should you hit that and skip this tedious process?
Companion’s Director and Cast on Its Gruesome Finish and Future
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Drew Hancock, Sophie Thatcher, and Jack Quaid tell all about Companion and setting up its bloody start and finish.
7 Ways to Transfer Files Between Windows Computers
How-To Geek / 12h
Did you just buy a new Windows device and want to transfer data from your old computer? Or perhaps you have multiple laptops or PCs and want to share files between them? You have plenty of options to get the job done.
This month may bring the Powerbeats Pro 2 and a new party invitation service for iCloud
Engadget / 13h
The long-awaited Powerbeats Pro 2 could make their official debut in little more than a week from now. In the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that sources have told him the $250 earbuds will arrive on February 11 and boast heart-rate monitoring on top of upgrades like an H2 chip and improvements to noise cancellation. We should also see some new colors, like orange, according to Gurman.
I Tried FreeBSD as a Desktop in 2025. Here's How It Went
How-To Geek / 13h
FreeBSD has a reputation as a great server OS, but also as a difficult-to-install desktop. I decided to put that theory to the test with a modern version of FreeBSD in 2025. What is it like to install and use?
Critical Role Preps a New Spinoff As Campaign 3 Winds Down
200+Gizmodo / 13h
The Bells Hells' exploits are coming to an end, but Critical Role team's still got more stories they want to tell.
Fire On Takeoff: United A319 Evacuated In Houston As Flames Erupt From Engine
37View from the Wing / 13h
At approximately 8:35 a.m. local time on Sunday, February 2, 2025, United Airlines Flight 1382 aborted its takeoff roll at Houston Bush Intercontinental airport. The Airbus A319, which was headed to New york LaGuardia, faced failure of the plane's right engine. The crew rejected takeoff at high speed, slowed, and came to a stop on runway 15R. Continue reading ...
New to Miles and Points? Learn These 10 Essential Lessons To Kickstart Your Success
View from the Wing / 14h
I sometimes assume too much - airline miles are old hat to me, I've been traveling for work for 3 decades and writing about this space for 22 years. But when I start talking to people who are familiar, and earn plenty of points, even some of the starting points are new. So I started thinking, what are the 10 basic lessons to share with someone just paying attention to miles and points for the fir
Severances The You You Are is now a real book. Here are 4 things we learned from it.
Mashable / 14h
Severance fans, if you've ever wanted to read the wise words of Dr. Ricken Hale (Michael Chernus) for yourself, you're in luck. On Jan. 31, Apple Books released the first eight chapters of The You You Are: A Spiritual Biography of You , Ricken's self-help book that spurred Lumon Industries' Innies to action in Severance Season 1. These are available in ebook format, or in audiobook format, with C
Elon Musks DOGE team attempt takeover of USAID
100+Mashable / 14h
Elon Musk and his allies in the federal government are at it again — this time, taking aim at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). According to a CNN report , the chaos kicked off late Saturday night when two senior USAID officials refused to let Musk-linked personnel access the agency’s offices, blocking what appeared to be an attempt to grab sensitive and possibly classified i
An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 with 96GB of GDDR7 memory? No, this is almost certainly the RTX 6000 Blackwell
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 14h
A shipping manifest has detailed what looks like a professional workstation card It could possibly be the successor to Nvidia's RTX 6000 Ada, the most expensive graphics card in the world Based on the RTX5090, it is expected to have a whopping 96GB, twice that of it predecessor The GeForce RTX 5090 , the latest flagship graphics card for gamers and creatives in Nvidia's GeForce 50 series, was unv
Stop Ignoring the Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down Buttons
How-To Geek / 14h
Even if you grew up around computers, you may have no idea what the Home, End, PgUp, and PgDn keys actually do. I used to think of them as relics of the past rarely used today, like Pause/Break and Sys Rq. Not anymore.
Forget the RTX 5090 – the RTX 5070 is the best gift Nvidia has given PC gamers in ages
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 15h
Yes, I know, we’re all very excited about how powerful Nvidia’s RTX 5090 is, and presumably many of us are also very upset that Nvidia apparently thought seven cards per retailer would be enough stock for launch day (note to Jensen Huang: that was a joke, please take your hitman off speed dial). But even though it does look mighty impressive – and as per our RTX 5080 review , the middle child of
Dub: the copy trading app that has teens talking
100+TechCrunch / 15h
Social media changed everything from news consumption to shopping. Now, Dub thinks it can do the same for investing through an influencer-driven marketplace where users can follow the trades of top investors with a few taps. Think of it as TikTok meets Wall Street. Founded by 23-year-old Steven Wang — a Harvard drop-out who began […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
10 Sentimental Digital Gifts Guaranteed to Make Your Loved One Cry This Valentine's Day
How-To Geek / 15h
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and hopefully, you've got a spectacular day planned, complete with chocolate and presents. But before you wrap things up, I have a few digital gift ideas that might be worth adding to your list.
World Of Hyatt Guest Of Honor: How Does It Work?
200+One Mile at a Time / 15h
World of Hyatt’s Guest of Honor perk is one of my favorite benefits offered by any hotel loyalty program. In this post, I want to take a close look at how this program works, as it’s one of the few opportunities in the hotel industry to share elite benefits with others. World of Hyatt Guest of Honor basics World of Hyatt Guest of Honor awards are offered as part of the Milestone Rewards program ,
Elon Musk seizes computer system, locks out senior government officials
2KMashable / 15h
A bombshell report from Reuters has revealed that Elon Musk has locked U.S. government officials out of key data systems containing personal information on millions of federal employees. According to the report, which cites two anonymous federal agents, senior officials at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) suddenly lost access to crucial department databases. The move reportedly stems from
Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could drive up prices of cars, electronics, fuel, food and more
200+Engadget / 15h
On Saturday evening, Trump signed executive orders to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with a White House fact sheet claiming the move is meant to hold the US’ largest trading partners “accountable to their promises of halting illegal immigration and stopping poisonous fentanyl and other drugs from flowing into our country.”
How to Install PowerShell on Linux
How-To Geek / 15h
You may think of PowerShell as the command-line interface and scripting language on Windows, did you know that you can use it on Linux? Here's how to take advantage of cross-platform commands and scripting
The Devil May Cry Show’s Intro Song Is So Stupidly Glorious
500+Gizmodo / 15h
Using Limp Bizkit might've legitimately have sold me on the Devil May Cry show more than anything else about it.
Apple reportedly launching a new event invite feature code-named Confetti
100+TechCrunch / 16h
Apple will be giving iCloud users a new way to invite people to parties, meetings, and other events, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company has code-named the service Confetti, and it could launch as early as this week, Gurman says. There aren’t many details about how it will actually work, but Confetti is reportedly […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why Airlines Don’t Need To Compete: The Hidden Policy Fueling Global Collusion
View from the Wing / 16h
U.S. and foreign airlines are granted anti-trust immunity all the time to collude on schedules and pricing, jointly deciding who will fly where and how much they'll charge. The power the Department of Transportation has to allow this comes from an unusual, historical place, and its use has exploded in recent years. Continue reading ...
10 things you should never buy on a cruise ship (or in port)
The Points Guy / 16h
Stop! Put down your keycard, and step away from the inch-of-gold sale table. Cruise ship shops can be useful, but they’re generally overpriced. They carry items you might have left at home and find that you need. Even the best packer occasionally has their suitcase lost by an airline. Onboard boutiques sell dresses and fancy shirts for the people who show up and then realize that formal nights re
These Cheap Samsung Galaxy Phones Are Surprisingly Great
How-To Geek / 16h
Samsung's Galaxy S phones get all the attention, but they're not for everyone. Many people gravitate toward Samsung's budget and mid-range phones—the Galaxy A series—which are better than you might think.
Man Arrested for Raising $60 Million for AI Startup, Instead Spending It on Luxurious Lifestyle
69Futurism / 17h
The founder of a San Francisco-based AI startup called On Platform was arrested last week after prosecutors charged that he and his wife had blown millions of dollars worth of investor funds on real estate, jewelry, a Tesla, and even the social club that hosted their wedding. Prosecutors allege that the pair defrauded investors out of more than $60 million, as SFGate reports . Founder Alex Beckma
Super Bowl Ads Predicted the Dot Com and Crypto Bubbles. This Year's Will Be Filled With Ads for AI Companies
29Futurism / 17h
Are Super Bowl ads the nail in the coffin for tech bubbles? We'll soon find out after this year's game, which is expected to feature tons of adverts for artificial intelligence. AI ads are, per The Hollywood Reporter 's insider source, going to make a huge splash during next weekend's Super Bowl. "AI is coming. If it’s not already here in almost every business, it will be coming like a freight tr
I've Watched Many Meteor Showers—Here's How You Can Too
How-To Geek / 17h
Meteors occur when Earth passes through grouped particles of space debris. When each particle hits our atmosphere—at speeds up to 46 miles a second!—it vaporizes and causes a silent, glowing streak of light.
How to Download All of Your Instagram Photos and Stories
How-To Geek / 17h
Whether you're deleting your Instagram account or just want everything for safekeeping, it's easier than you might think to download all of your Instagram posts, Stories, and Reels.
The Best Curved Monitors of 2025
How-To Geek / 17h
Curved monitors enhance your overall viewing experience, particularly if you like sitting close to the screen. If you're in the market for a monitor upgrade, our handpicked recommendations can help.
Simu Liu May Finally Give Sleeping Dogs Its Movie
300+Gizmodo / 17h
Rejoice, Sleeping Dogs fans: Simu Liu's reportedly starring and producing in an adaptation of the cult classic crime game.
Pharmacists Warn That People With Eating Disorders Are Misusing Wegovy Prescriptions
21Futurism / 18h
More and more people are taking weight loss injectables like Wegovy and Mounjaro — and though the drugs are gaining credibility when used properly, pharmacy experts are worried that not everyone prescribed these drugs should have access to them. As Women's Health and other news outlets report , the United Kingdom's National Pharmacy Association is raising concerns about people with histories of d
How to Capture, Find, and Share Screenshots on a Steam Deck
How-To Geek / 18h
Taking screenshots on the Steam Deck is relatively easy, but finding and sharing them can be a hassle. After some initial confusion, I’ve come up with a screenshot workflow that works for me.
Frequent Flyer Miles Were Once a Crime: How Airline Deregulation Saved Executives From Jail
View from the Wing / 18h
The Sabena case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Sabena's defense was that this was common practice in the industry. Airlines all denied it, and pointed fingers at other carriers including Pan Am and TWA as well as KLM and other foreign carriers flying across the North Atlantic. Ultimately a consent decree was entered into, and an Iberia executive was jail
Google’s X spins out Heritable Agriculture, a startup using AI to improve crop yield
100+TechCrunch / 18h
Google’s X “moonshot factory” this week announced its latest graduate. Heritable Agriculture is a data- and machine learning-driven startup aiming to improve how crops are grown. As the firm noted in an announcement post published Tuesday, plants are incredibly efficient and impressive systems. “Plants are solar powered, carbon negative, self-assembling machines that feed on sunlight […] © 2024 T
Forgot to Sign Out of Streaming on a Hotel Smart TV? Here’s What to Do
How-To Geek / 18h
Leaving your streaming account logged in on a hotel TV can expose your personal information and give others free access to your subscriptions. Here’s how to fix it.
The OnePlus Open 2 rumored to get a camera upgrade even the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra doesn't have
38Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 18h
We've got another leak around the OnePlus Open 2 Macro support on the telephoto camera is rumored The foldable will appear first as the Oppo Find N5 Oppo has been busy teasing the upcoming Oppo Find N5, which will almost certainly be sold as the OnePlus Open 2 outside of China, and the latest rumor suggests the handset will have one particular camera upgrade – an upgrade that even top-tier flagsh
A Mouse With Two Dads Has Reached Adulthood
37Futurism / 19h
A mouse with two dads — or a bi-paternal mouse, in the scientific parlance — has made it to adulthood. Several mice, in fact. As detailed in a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell , scientists achieved this feat of same-sex murine parentage by using CRISPR techniques to rein in rogue genes that undergo a troublesome process known as imprinting. We're still far from replicating this feat
Kimpton RiverPlace, Portland: What it lacks in amenities it makes up for in coziness and comfort
The Points Guy / 19h
Boasting fantastic hikes and world-class skiing nearby, as well as phenomenal local arts and food scenes, there’s a lot to love about Portland, Oregon. It’s no surprise that this Pacific Northwest metropolis is a such popular tourist destination for nature lovers, foodies and those who enjoy exploring museums, galleries and eclectic shops. One of the Portland’s standout features is the Willamette
Everything new on Apple TV Plus in February 2025: The Gorge, Surface season 2, and more
27Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 19h
January is finally over. After what always feels like the longest month of the year, it's time to get the lowdown on what you can stream on Apple TV Plus during the shortest month of 2025. In this guide, I've rounded up all the new movies and TV shows that'll debut on Apple's streaming platform in February. You'll also find more details on the weekly episodic releases for recently launched and re
AI systems with ‘unacceptable risk’ are now banned in the EU
100+TechCrunch / 19h
As of Sunday in the European Union, the bloc’s regulators can ban the use of AI systems they deem to pose “unacceptable risk” or harm. February 2 is the first compliance deadline for the EU’s AI Act, the comprehensive AI regulatory framework that the European Parliament finally approved last March after years of development. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Android 16 Could Automatically Hide Viewed Notifications on Your Lock Screen
How-To Geek / 19h
Google might be planning a major lock screen notification overhaul, and if recent discoveries are any indication, Android 16 could bring a cleaner, smarter notification experience.
BOOKED: I’m Headed To Hong Kong, Flying Cathay Pacific & More!
94One Mile at a Time / 19h
I just booked a last minute review trip, which will be my first trip of 2025. In this post I want to share the details, as I hope this will make for some interesting content. I actually initially wrote about this a few hours ago, but I just added another element to the trip that I think most readers will appreciate. I’m flying to Hong Kong on British Airways & Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific recent
My 8 Year Old Apple TV 4K is Still Better Than My TV’s Built-In Software
How-To Geek / 19h
I really thought that, over the years, smart TVs would get more fluid and responsive interfaces. While the UI has been updated, sadly, the interface is still just as laggy as it was in 2018. That's why I'm ditching my 2024's Fire TV OS for my eight-year-old Apple TV 4K.
Forget About the iPhone 16 Pro, the Galaxy S25 Ultra Is 3x Cheaper at Launch
500+Gizmodo / 20h
Samsung offers nearly 70% off the Galaxy S25 Ultra during preorder, plus almost free accessories like Galaxy Buds3 Pro.
Police Use of Facial Recognition Backfires Spectacularly When It Renders Them Unable to Convict Alleged Murderer
22Futurism / 20h
We may be hurdling ourselves toward a violent techno-dystopia , but it isn't here yet. The Cleveland Plain Dealer revealed that police in Cleveland, Ohio just botched an important murder case by relying on evidence given to them by AI. Cleveland detectives were stumped while investigating the February 2024 murder of 33-year-old Cleveland native Blake Story. So they did what any good investigator
States Are Racing to Throw Taxpayers' Money Into "Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserves"
27Futurism / 20h
S tate governments are crawling over each other to be the first to dump their taxpayers' money into the blockchain — a gamble that, depending on the vagaries of the crypto market and the wiles of hackers, either make them a speculative bundle or plunge them into financial ruin. On Tuesday, the Arizona state Senate Finance Committee passed the " Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act ," also known as SCR10
A New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and FREE GalaxyBuds3 Pro for $600 Less than an iPhone 16 Pro? Believe it.
Gizmodo / 20h
The very best deals are dropping during the last week of pre-orders on Samsung's brand-new Galaxy S25 family of smartphones.
Capital One Venture Card Review: 2x Miles & More
100+One Mile at a Time / 20h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a popular travel rewards card — it offers an excellent return on everyday spending, whether you’re making purchases at home or abroad, and also offers some great perks. In this post, I want to take a closer look at the card. I’ll also compare this card to the Capital One Venture X Reward
Not Running For Office, But Running For Elite Status? Kyrsten Sinema’s $20K Marriott Stay & 49 American Airlines Charges
View from the Wing / 20h
Perhaps nobody enjoyed the perks of using donated campaign cash on travel as much as the former one-term Senator from Arizona. Halfway through her term she became an independent. The expectation was she'd avoid a Democratic primary this way, since the once-liberal firebrand had moved to the center while in office. She had plenty of money on hands in her campaign coffers, and she kept spending it
Why Computer Scientists Need Magic 8 Ball-Like Oracles
27Wired / 20h
Hypothetical devices that can quickly and accurately answer questions have become a powerful tool in computational complexity theory.
An Asteroid Has a 1-in-63 Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032—Here’s What That Means
500+Gizmodo / 20h
A dive into probabilities, asteroid impact modeling, and what sort of damage an approximately 180-foot asteroid could cause on Earth.
8 Changes That Can Make Your Home Office Even Better
How-To Geek / 20h
How you set up your home office greatly influences your productivity, creativity, and overall comfort. So, even minor smart adjustments to your workspace can improve your performance. Here are some updates you can make to transform your home office into a more efficient and tidy space.
7 Best Hair Masks, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Wired / 20h
Whether you’re looking for moisture, shine, or both, these hair masks can help your locks look their best.
I Became a Better Linux User by Watching These YouTube Channels
How-To Geek / 20h
One of my favorite parts of being a Linux user is the lively community. A big part of that community is the Linux content creators who've guided me in the Linux realm. So I'm sharing some of the YouTube channels that have changed my perspective on Linux the most.
Why I'm Swapping My Pixel Phone for the Galaxy S25
How-To Geek / 21h
The last Samsung phone I owned was the Galaxy S3 more than a decade ago. Ever since, I've been fully invested in what we often think of as "stock Android." But with the launch of the Galaxy S25, I'm ready to give up my Pixel and switch back.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, February 3 (game #603)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 21h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, February 2 (game #602) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, February 3 (game #1106)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 21h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, February 2 (game #1105) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still goin
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, February 3 (game #337)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 21h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, February 2 (game #602) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordl
The 5 Best OLED TVs (2025)
Wired / 21h
Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
BOOKED: I’m Headed To Hong Kong, Flying Cathay Pacific & More!
94One Mile at a Time / 21h
I just booked a last minute review trip, which will be my first trip of 2025. In this post I want to share the details, as I hope this will make for some interesting content. While I’m 100% committed to the outbound, I’m flexible about the return, so I’ll leave it up to y’all to decide what exactly I should do… I’m flying to Hong Kong on British Airways & Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific recently la
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 2, 2025
Mashable / 21h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
NASA scientists want to solve a mystery: Why did life "turn left?"
26Mashable / 21h
When NASA launched a spacecraft to an asteroid, scientists patiently waited for their chance to look at bits of the space rock in a laboratory, hoping it would answer some of humanity's most enduring questions. For Danny Glavin, a senior sample scientist, he wanted to solve a relentless mystery in his life's work: Why are all known living things only based on the left-handed forms of amino acids
Eve Cam Review: What Are We Paying for Here?
How-To Geek / 22h
The Eve Cam Secure Indoor Camera promises privacy and security at a reasonable price, but most of its features require additional devices and paid services.
Eat this, Raspberry Pi 5: Here are 3 powerful AMD Ryzen Mini PCs that sell for under $180 and trounce more expensive SBCs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 22h
The best Raspberry Pi distros have long been a favorite among hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts, but at $120 for the latest Raspberry Pi 5 16GB model, running one isn't necessarily the value proposition it once was. But, for just little bit more, you can buy a full-fledged AMD Ryzen-powered mini PC that delivers formidable performance without breaking the bank. I've found three mini PCs on Amazon und
Canon compact cameras tipped for a big return with rumored Powershot V1 – and I think that's Canon's most exciting play for 2025
30Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 22h
Canon rumored to reenter the compact camera game with new Powershot V1 Announcement of new camera tipped for March / April Recent viral model Powershot G7 X Mark III could be discontinued Point-and-shoot digital cameras making a comeback wasn't on my 2024 bingo card – after all, smartphones pretty much killed off that market many years ago. However, several models went viral last year, none more
Private spacecraft gets dramatic view of Earth eclipsing moon
Mashable / 22h
A robotic spacecraft has beamed home crisp videos and snapshots of Earth eclipsing the moon . Though lunar eclipses generally aren't that unusual — stargazers can watch Earth's shadow obscuring the moon a few times a year — this was different. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander , a private spacecraft hired by NASA to take experiments to the moon , got a rare front-row seat of the spectacle in
Barclays working to update account balances after tech outage
1KBBC News / 22h
The bank says a technical issue, which began on Friday and impacted the its app, online banking and payments, has been resolved.
12 Best Credit Card Welcome Offers February 2025
1KOne Mile at a Time / 22h
Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card offers at the time, with a particular focus on the best travel credit cards . It’s always a great time to start getting your points strategy in order, so you’re ready to plan your dream trip when the time is right. While there are several excellent long-standing credit card offers, the specifics of the top offers are consta
Apple is rumored to have taken another key step towards making a foldable iPhone
100+Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 22h
The folding iPhone is apparently another step closer Apple may be about to choose a display supplier Previously Apple had struggled to find a satisfactory display Apple hasn't officially said there's a folding iPhone on the way, but the number of leaks we've come across about such a device make it very likely that it's in development – and there's another rumor to report on today. Well-known tips
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers online
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Live stream Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Boston Celtics head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics are 33-15, which puts the team in second place. The Sixers are 19-27, which puts the team in 11th place. The Celtics have won three of their last five games, and are c
How to watch LA Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors online
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Live stream LA Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The LA Clippers head to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Raptors in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are 27-20, which puts the team in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Raptors are 15-32, which puts the team in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers have won three
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers online
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Live stream Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Dallas Mavericks head to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Mavs are 26-22, which puts the team in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Cavs are 39-9, which puts the team in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Ma
How to watch Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls online
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Live stream Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons in the NBA with FuboTV , Sling TV , or YouTube TV . The Chicago Bulls head to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bulls are 20-28, which puts the team in 10th place. The Pistons are 23-24, which puts the team in eighth place. The Bulls have lost three of their last five games, and are coming of
This foldable dash display does everything except pump your gas
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: For just $95.99 (reg. $159), this 6.8" Foldable Touchscreen Car Display brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your car, offering voice control, app mirroring, and hands-free navigation. Those of us with slightly older can get a little cranky without the tech conveniences of the newer cars. Fumbling with your phone for directions, skipping through playlists, or answering calls while driv
Creative block? 1min.AI is the shortcut you deserve.
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Streamline your creative process with a lifetime of 1min.AI’s Advanced Business Plan for $99.99 (reg. $540) — multiple AI platforms in one for life. Most of us are stretched pretty thin. One thing we don't want to happen is to have our work suffer because of it. What if there were a tool that could write your articles, design stunning visuals, edit videos , and even help you manage your do
Get a refurbished MacBook Pro 13" with Touchbar for a very affordable price
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Get a grade-A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 13" with Touch Bar, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for $377.97 (reg. $499.99). Apple’s MacBook Pro 13" is a sleek blend of power and innovation, and if you’ve never experienced the Touch Bar (discontinued in 2023), you’re in for a treat. This grade-A refurbished MacBook Pro doesn’t just look like new — it performs like new, offering the perfect combinati
Skip the AI — Office 2021 keeps it simple (and affordable)
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for $59.97 (Reg. $219) — get eight essential apps, no subscriptions, and offline access for uninterrupted productivity. Tired of juggling subscriptions and battling unreliable internet connections? With Microsoft Office Professional 2021, you can own a lifetime license for only $59.97, a fraction of its $219 value. This limited-
This $230 Air is MacBook magic on a budget
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Don't miss this grade-A refurbished MacBook Air for $229.97 and enjoy portable, reliable performance for work and play — on sale through February 23. Looking for a reliable, everyday laptop without spending a fortune? Stop looking at the big box stores and start perusing the refurbs of the tech world. This grade-A refurbished Apple MacBook Air from mid-2017 might just be your perfect match
How to watch the 2025 Pro Bowl Games online
Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Sling TV or FuboTV . The Pro Bowl Games, a yearly NFL event that involves a skills competition and flag football game between the league's top football players, takes place in the first week of February. This event will occur over multiple days. Players from the AFC and NFC divisions are selected by coaches, players, and fans. Wondering how you can wa
Review: La Reserve Paris (Stunning French Palace Hotel)
One Mile at a Time / 23h
For the first stop of my trip to Paris and Cairo , I spent a couple of nights at the 40-key La Reserve Paris , which is regarded as one of Paris’ top properties, as it has France’s “Palace” distinction . When most people think of the top five-star hotels in Paris, perhaps Cheval Blanc Paris , Four Seasons Paris George V , Hotel de Crillon Paris , or Ritz Paris , come to mind. While it might not h
I can’t stop rewatching this dark Australian comedy drama series on Disney Plus that hardly anyone knows about
45Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1d
When the cops visit Ray Shoesmith’s home in season 2 episode 2 of Mr Inbetween to ask him about threatening one of the other parents at his child’s school, all Ray will say is, “I don’t answer questions”. He repeats the same phrase in response to any question the police ask him until, utterly bamboozled and getting nowhere, they leave. “It’s just weird”, one officer says to the other as they walk
