It’s back: Earn a Companion Pass plus 30,000 points with these limited-time Southwest card offers
1KThe Points Guy by Emily Thompson / Feb 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM//
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.
For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. If you’re looking to earn a solid stash of Rapid Rewards points, now is a great time to add a personal card to your wallet.
Right now, all three personal Southwest cards offer a welcome bonus including a Companion Pass. New applicants can earn 30,000 bonus points and Southwest’s Companion Pass after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. Offer ends March 31.
With Southwest’s Companion Pass, cardholders can take a designated guest with them on as many flights as they like for just the cost of taxes and fees, starting at $5.60 one-way. The Companion Pass is valid until Feb. 28, 2026. It’s important to note the cardholder must be flying to bring along a companion, and the designated companion can be changed up to three times per year.
The bonus points in this welcome offer are worth up to $405, according to TPG’s January 2025 valuations, but you could receive immensely more value depending on how you use the Companion Pass.
The regular offer on these cards is worth around $700 based on our valuations, and the highest offers we tend to see are worth just over $1,100. If you’re interested, this is a good time to apply, as we recommend applying anytime there is a Companion Pass or more than 75,000 bonus points offered.
If you’re a small-business owner, you can earn up to 80,000 bonus points with the current welcome offers on Southwest’s two business cards. Right now, we recommend waiting for a higher offer before applying for either of the business cards.
If you decide to go with a business card, the points you earn can still help you snag a Companion Pass. In fact, if you can earn enough qualifying points in early 2025, you’ll enjoy a Companion Pass for the remainder of 2025 as well as 2026.
Let’s look at the current welcome bonuses on the Southwest Airlines personal and business credit cards.
Southwest personal cards
Whether you fly Southwest just a couple of times each year or it’s your exclusive airline, consider one of their cobranded credit cards.
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit CardBest for: Beginners and infrequent travelers
Annual fee: $69
Welcome bonus: Earn 30,000 bonus points and Southwest’s Companion Pass after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. This offer ends March 31.
Earning rates: 2 points per dollar on local transit and commuting purchases, including ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft; 2 points per dollar on internet, cable, phone services and select streaming service purchases; 2 points per dollar on Southwest purchases; 2 points per dollar on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners and 1 point per dollar on everything else
Primary perks: Two EarlyBird check-ins annually and 3,000 points every cardmember anniversary
To learn more, check out our full review of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card.
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit CardBest for: Regular Southwest flyers
Annual fee: $99
Welcome bonus: Earn 30,000 bonus points and Southwest’s Companion Pass after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. This offer ends March 31.
Earning rates: 3 points per dollar on Southwest purchases, 2 points per dollar on local transit and commuting purchases (including ride-hailing services), 2 points per dollar on internet, cable, phone services and select streaming service purchases, 2 points per dollar on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners and 1 point per dollar on everything else
Primary perks: Two EarlyBird check-ins annually, a 6,000-point anniversary bonus, unlimited Tier Qualifying Points earning of 1,500 for each $5,000 spent annually and no foreign transaction fees
The information for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Learn more: Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit CardBest for: Southwest loyalists who can take advantage of day-of-travel perks
Annual fee: $149
Welcome bonus: Earn 30,000 bonus points and Southwest’s Companion Pass after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. This offer ends March 31.
Earning rates: 3 points per dollar on Southwest purchases, 2 points per dollar on local transit and commuting purchases, including ride-hailing services, 2 points per dollar on internet, cable, phone services and select streaming service purchases, 2 points per dollar on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners and 1 point per dollar on everything else
Primary perks: Unlimited TQP earning of 1,500 for each $5,000 spent annually, a $75 annual Southwest credit, four upgraded boardings, a 7,500-point anniversary bonus and no foreign transaction fees
TPG named this card the Best Airline Cobranded Credit Card for the second year in a row at the 2024 TPG Awards.
To learn more, check out our full review of the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card.
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
Southwest business cards
If you qualify for a business credit card and fly Southwest frequently, consider one of their cobranded business cards.
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Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit CardBest for: Business owners who fly Southwest regularly
Annual fee: $99
Welcome bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first three months from account opening.
Earning rates: 3 points per dollar on Southwest purchases, 2 points per dollar on local transit and commuting purchases (including ride-hailing services), 2 points per dollar on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners and 1 point per dollar on everything else
Primary perks: Two EarlyBird check-ins every card anniversary, earn tier-qualifying points toward A-List elite status, $500 fee credit for Rapid Rewards points transfers to another Rapid Rewards member, a 6,000-point anniversary bonus and no foreign transaction fees.
To learn more, check out our full review of the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business card.
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit CardBest for: Business owners who are loyal Southwest flyers
Annual fee: $199
Welcome bonus: Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months of account opening.
Earning rate: 4 points per dollar on Southwest purchases, 2 points per dollar on local transit and commuting purchases (including ride-hailing services), 3 points per dollar on Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners, 2 points per dollar on social media and paid search advertising, internet, cable and phone services and 1 point per dollar on everything else
Primary perks: Four upgraded boardings per year, earn tier-qualifying points toward A-List elite status, $500 fee credit for Rapid Rewards points transfers to another Rapid Rewards member, a 9,000-point anniversary bonus, up-to-$120 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit, up to 365 inflight Wi-Fi credits per year and no foreign transaction fees.
To learn more, check out our full review of the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business card.
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card
Should you apply for a Southwest credit card now?
Southwest has many fans who love the airline’s personality and the fact that all passengers get two free checked bags.
The carrier’s Rapid Rewards program is also popular thanks to its simplicity. The number of Southwest Rapid Rewards points required to book a flight is directly tied to the flight’s current fare, and you often get good deals if you know when and where to look for redemptions.
Furthermore, because of Southwest’s policy of no cancellation or change fees on its flights, you can re-price a Southwest flight if you book a trip and then find the same itinerary at a lower price before departure.
In addition, Southwest points never expire, so you don’t need to worry about earning points and then not getting a chance to use them.
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Right now, you can get even more value with the Companion Pass offered on Southwest’s personal cards. This perk allows you to bring along a designated travel companion on all of your Southwest flights— both paid and award tickets (but you must pay taxes and fees).
Normally, to get a Companion Pass, you must earn 135,000 qualifying points or take 100 qualifying, one-way flights in a calendar year. Additionally, credit card welcome bonuses and points earned from card spending count toward qualification.
You can receive nearly two years of buy-one-get-one flights by opening a personal and business Southwest credit card and timing your spending to earn the bonuses near the beginning of any given year. That’s because the standard Companion Pass is valid for the year it’s earned and the entire following year.
Southwest cardholders get a 10,000 TQP-point boost at the beginning of the year (for existing cardholders) or within 30 days of opening an account (for new members).
To maximize your time with the Companion Pass, you may want to time your credit card application so that your welcome bonus will post after the start of the new year if you can.
Related: 15 lessons from 15 years of having the Southwest Companion Pass
Bottom line
If you’re looking for a new Southwest card, you can choose from some of the great current welcome offers to earn a solid amount of bonus points plus the valuable Companion Pass if you choose one of the personal cards.
If you were waiting until Southwest offered the Companion Pass, now is a great time to add one of the personal cards to your wallet.
However, if you don’t fly frequently with a companion you may be better suited waiting until the personal Southwest cards have a welcome bonus offering more bonus points.
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Apply here: Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card
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For the first time, scientists have used real-time imaging to track tiny pieces of microplastics as they moved through the brain blood vessels of mice. As detailed in a recent paper published in the journal Science Advances , first spotted by The Guardian , the project made an alarming discovery: some of the pieces of plastic were becoming stuck, causing more chunks to accumulate behind them in w
Google I/O 2025 kicks off on May 20
Engadget / 9h
Google has set the date for its next I/O developer conference . This year, the annual event will take place over two days starting on May 20, the company announced on Tuesday . As in previous years, the conference will feature an in-person component at the Shoreline Amphitheatre right on the company's doorstep in Mountain View, California. "We’ll start day one with keynotes, followed by breakout
Not Just a Clock, Philips SmartSleep Combines Light, Alarm, and Radio at a Record-Low Price
Gizmodo / 9h
Still hitting snooze? This wake-up light makes mornings easy, and it’s never been cheaper.
Google’s I/O developer conference set for May 20-21
TechCrunch / 9h
Google Tuesday confirmed that its annual developer conference is set for May 20-21, 2025. The event will be held at the usual spot, Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater, a few minutes — depending on traffic — from Google HQ. The two-day event is a mix of both public- and developer-facing content. CEO Sundar Pichai will kick […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
My Delta One Lounge Experience: Premium Perfection, 10/10, Bravo!
38One Mile at a Time / 9h
I’m just finishing off my review trip to Hong Kong , with a quick side trip from New York to Los Angeles in Delta One business class. While I’ll share my initial thoughts on the flight in a separate post, in this post I want to talk about the Delta One Lounges in both New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX), which I visited on both ends of my flight. We’ve seen the opening of Delta One Lounges in re
Tumblr Still Plans to Connect to Mastodon and the Fediverse
How-To Geek / 9h
The 'Fediverse' had a massive boom around 2023 with the popularity of Mastodon, and while it has lost some of that momentum, the open social network is still going strong. Tumblr has now confirmed again that it's still working on interopability with Mastodon and other Fediverse platforms.
Microsoft powers AI ambitions with 400 MW solar purchase
TechCrunch / 9h
Microsoft has added another 389 megawatts of renewable power to its portfolio as the tech giant scrambles to meet the power demands required to match its AI ambitions. The additional renewable power spans three solar projects developed by EDP Renewables North America — two in southern Illinois and one outside Austin, Texas. Microsoft is buying […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso
5 Overlooked Plex Features Everybody Misses
31How-To Geek / 9h
Plex is best known as the streaming platform that lets you host your own video content and then stream it to devices on your local network. However, Plex has so much more to it, and chances are there's at least one of these five features you weren't aware of.
Here's How Much It Costs to Replace a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Battery
How-To Geek / 9h
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is one of the brand's most successful electrified vehicle offerings in the U.S., so there are plenty of people keen to know how much it costs to replace the RAV4's supplementary hybrid battery pack. Whether you already own a RAV4 or you're just curious as to the cost, we're here to help.
My Favorite Deals on Tech and Appliances From Best Buy's Presidents Day Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Presidents Day is not until Feb. 17, 2025, but as is often the case, retailers have started their sales well in advance. Best Buy has the best sale I've seen so far, with great deals on major appliances and tech products, including headphones, TVs, soundbars, washers, and m
Biggest Google Pixel 9a leak so far reveals colors and seems to confirm the death of the camera bar
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Leaked images of the Google Pixel 9a have been aired They show four colors matching an earlier leak of cases for the smartphone The purported leaked pics also show the camera bar (shown above on the Pixel 8a) is no more It’s been a big day for spillage around the Google Pixel 9a, as earlier on, we saw leaked images of cases for the incoming Android smartphone , and now the colors shown off in tho
Neom, Saudi Arabia’s Dystopian Desert City Project, Announces $5 Billion AI Data Center
200+Gizmodo / 10h
The urban development project has often seemed pie-in-the-sky. A new "energy efficient" data center project promises more of the same.
Thomson Reuters Wins First Major AI Copyright Case in the US
100+Wired / 10h
The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rightsholders.
The Complicated History of Sabra, Marvel’s Israeli Superheroine
200+Gizmodo / 10h
For generations Marvel has exported the idea of the national superhero around its globe in the wake of Captain America—but few have been as fraught as Captain America: Brave New World 's most controversial addition, Sabra.
Delta debuts snazzy new bag tags for Medallion elites: How to get yours
200+The Points Guy / 10h
The new qualification year for Delta Air Lines SkyMiles elite status kicked off earlier this month, and the Atlanta-based carrier is offering up its latest way for Medallion members to show off their status. This week, TPG got a sneak peek of the airline’s latest Medallion bag tags, which are available for every SkyMiles elite member to customize. There’s a different-colored tag for each Medallio
Get $75 in Uber credits when you sign up for Clear
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Clear remains an effective way to expedite the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint experience at airports. Plus, when you sign up, you might be eligible for a free membership and extra perks. As of February, new Clear members can receive $75 in Uber credits. We last saw this promotion in Sept
Are authorized users covered by Chase’s credit card travel insurance?
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I generally divide my credit card perks into two categories: annual statement credits or lounge access that I actively try and use to enhance my travel experience, and travel insurance and purchase protection, which I hope to never need but appreciate being able to count on when I do. But if you have a cre
Ford Chief Executive Says Trump Policies May Lead to Layoffs
500+NYT > Technology / 10h
The executive, Jim Farley, said President Trump’s tariff and auto policies would raise costs and could force the automaker to cut jobs.
The Ninja Swirl Ice Cream Maker Looks Like Your Diet’s Final Boss
200+Gizmodo / 10h
The Ninja Swirl by Creami can make both hard and soft serve ice cream, plus any number of other frozen treats.
Shopify took down Kanye’s swastika T-shirt shop, but another antisemitic storefront still operates
TechCrunch / 10h
Shopify took down Kanye West’s online store after the musician sold T-shirts with the swastika symbol. West, who also goes by Ye, advertised his online store in a Super Bowl commercial on Sunday, directing viewers to his website, where the only item listed was the swastika T-shirt. Though Shopify removed a policy banning sellers from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Man Who Hijacked SEC’s X Account to Pump Bitcoin Faces Up to Five Years in Prison
Gizmodo / 10h
The Alabama man took over the SEC's X account to falsely post that the agency had approved Bitcoin ETFs, sending the cryptocurrency's price soaring.
Hackers offer 20 million OpenAI credentials for sale, but it says there's no evidence of a breach
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
A hacker has allegedly listed 20 million OpenAI logins for sale However the origins of these credentials are disputed OpenAI says its investigation has found no evidence of a compromise A hacker claims to be selling the login credentials of 20 million OpenAI users accounts - but the company says its own investigation has found no evidence of a hack. A report from Malwarebytes Labs discovered a cy
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, February 12 (game #1115)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, February 11 (game #1114) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still g
Wave of Vandalism and Protests Hit Tesla
79Futurism / 10h
Vox Populi Being the hatchetman for the Trump administration has made Elon Musk a more controversial figure than ever — and the people are letting him know it: a cross the globe, protestors are vandalizing cars made by Tesla, Musk's automaker and his largest cash cow. One of the latest incidents occurred on Friday, when a Tesla dealership in Colorado was vandalized with spray paint , with red Xs
Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access
500+Mashable / 10h
Elon Musk's encroachment into U.S. governance has hit another legal obstacle. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (or EPIC) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency (or, sigh, DOGE) on Monday, per the privacy-focused non-profit's website . According to the lawsuit, DOGE and its leader Elon Musk have "illegally forced" the Office of Personnel Management and Treasury De
Judge demands Trump officials restore websites on HIV, contraception
78Mashable / 10h
A federal judge appointed by a Republican President has castigated Trump administration officials — and ordered them to immediately restore public health websites that they abruptly abruptly shut down. The lawsuit against the website removal, brought by a group of physicians known as Doctors for America, concerns sites operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disea
Elon Musk is now Harry Bolz again. Commemorative memecoins now available.
20Mashable / 10h
This is real: You can buy Harry Bōlz memecoins now. Elon Musk — the owner of X , CEO of Tesla , billionaire, and leader of the U.S.'s Department of Government Efficiency — changed his name on X to Harry Bōlz on Tuesday. (Say it out loud.) Almost immediately, a few Solana meme coins popped up. One token has been live since February 7 and increased 54,637 percent in just an hour on Tuesday. It has
Google Is Shutting Down a Dongle I Rely on to Safely Drive My Car
200+Gizmodo / 10h
It's another reminder of what happens to users when a company drastically shifts the focus of its core product.
Is Netflix Still Worth It in 2025? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
How-To Geek / 10h
When I first subscribed to Netflix Streaming many years ago, it was an unbelievable deal. But now with price increases and many other competitors, it's a lot harder to say the same. So is 2025 the year you should pause that Netflix sub?
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, February 12 (game #612)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, February 11 (game #611) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, February 12 (game #346)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, February 11 (game #345) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wo
CDC, Other Health Agencies Ordered to Restore Web Pages Removed Under Trump Directive
500+Gizmodo / 10h
U.S. District Judge John Bates granted a temporary restraining order restoring the lost webpages, which included information on HIV.
The New Powerbeats Pro 2 Finally Adds Noise Cancellation
How-To Geek / 10h
Beats by Apple has released the Powerbeats Pro 2. This is supposed to be an upgraded version of its fitness earbuds.
This BBC Study Shows How Inaccurate AI News Summaries Actually Are
Lifehacker / 10h
It turns out that getting your news from robots playing telephone with actual sources might not be the best idea. In a BBC study of OpenAI, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity’s news prowess, the news organization found that “51% of all AI answers” about news topics had “significant issues of some form.” The study involved asking each bot to answer 100 questions about the news, using
'Finch' Motivates Me to Complete My To-do List Without Shaming Me
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It's a potentially concerning sign of the times, but my morning is dictated by my apps . On an average day, I start off by putting in a mobile Dunkin' order , checking my sales on Poshmark and my rentals on Pickle , and playing the New York Times games before shifting over to the more serious work apps. As of last week, I added a new app to the mo
Where to Find Accurate Medical Info Recently Removed From the CDC's Site
21Lifehacker / 10h
In my work reporting on health, I often refer to the websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and more. Healthcare workers, scientists, and others rely on these, too . But information has been disappearing from those websites. There’s no simple hack to work around this. Some vital information is missing. Some has been restored, with
Google says it removed cultural events from its calendar last year
36TechCrunch / 10h
Google has removed events such as Black History Month and Pride Month from being listed on the calendar by default. Other events that were removed from the default calendar include Jewish Heritage, Indigenous People Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Google spokesperson Madison Cushman Veld confirmed the changes to TechCrunch, saying that in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
An Adviser to Elon Musk’s xAI Has a Way to Make AI More Like Donald Trump
200+Wired / 11h
A researcher affiliated with Elon Musk’s xAI startup is researching a method to alter the politics of Grok and better align the chatbot with conservatives.
Apples iPhone SE 4 could be released this week: Everything we know so far
Mashable / 11h
A new iPhone SE is reportedly days away . According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , Apple is planning to launch the iPhone SE 4 this week. The tech giant hasn't released an iPhone SE since 2022, so it's a big deal for Apple users looking for an updated version of the budget-friendly iPhone. Speaking of which, the Bloomberg reporter says the iPhone SE 4 will cost around $500, which is a decent bargai
Anduril takes control of Microsoft’s $22B VR military headset program
TechCrunch / 11h
The Army plans to grant upstart weapons maker Anduril control of one of its highest-profile and long-troubled projects known as the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) pending final Department of Defense (DoD) approval, founder Palmer Luckey announced in a blog post Tuesday. IVAS was initially awarded to Microsoft in 2018 to develop augmented reality headsets […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All r
10 Most Reliable Used American Cars You Can Buy for Under $15,000
How-To Geek / 11h
Buying a used car can be a gamble. That’s why reliability is easily one of the most important factors in choosing a second-hand vehicle. However, if you know where to look, there are plenty of sturdy American-built options that won’t drain your bank account.
I Use a Laptop as a Desktop Computer, Here's How
How-To Geek / 11h
Laptops have become powerful enough that for most people it's not necessary to own both a laptop and a desktop PC. However, you don't have to put up with the cramped work environment of a laptop when you're at your desk. Here's how I use my laptops as desktop computers.
Sam Altman Dismisses Elon Musk’s Bid to Buy OpenAI in Letter to Staff
100+Wired / 11h
OpenAI’s CEO claims the company has yet to receive an official offer from Elon Musk’s team, sources say.
Jura's new coffee machine brews hot or cold and can even add your choice of syrup
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The Jura J10 is a new coffee machine with 42 hot and cold drink options Its cold extraction process pulses water slowly through fresh ground coffee It can also infuse your coffee drinks with flavored syrups Jura has launched a new bean-to-cup coffee machine, the Jura J10 , which can brew 42 different hot or cold drinks and can even add flavored syrup to recreate your most complicated coffee shop
Apple's Studio Display is $300 off right now
Engadget / 11h
The Apple Studio Display is available with a discount of $300 from Amazon . This discount applies to all versions, so prices range from $1,300 to $2,000. For the uninitiated, the Studio Display is available with a standard glass design or a nano-texture glass design that helps reduce reflections. There’s also a model with both a tilt and height-adjustable stand. The cheapest version, at $1,300, i
KDE Plasma 6.3 Arrives With New Settings and Digital Art Focus
How-To Geek / 11h
The developers of the KDE Plasma desktop environment continue to paint an image of Linux as a home for artists with the release of Plasma 6.3.0. The update also has a lot more settings that anyone can try out.
This tiny 2TB portable SSD has a unique feature that makes it the perfect storage companion for your iPhone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Compact and powerful, Planck SSD offers 1,050 MB/s transfer speeds USB-C hub enables dual SSD use and external monitor support Direct-to-SSD recording eliminates dropped frames in 4K ProRes footage ShiftCam has announced the Planck SSD, a mini external storage solution for business smartphones and business laptops, connecting via USB-C and offering up to 2TB of storage. The Planck SSD is powered
Tumblr to join the fediverse after WordPress migration completes
TechCrunch / 11h
Since 2022, blogging site Tumblr has been teasing its plans to integrate with the fediverse — the open social web powered by the protocol ActivityPub also used by Mastodon, Threads, Flipboard, and others. Now, the Automattic-owned blogging platform is sharing more information about when and how that integration could actually happen. As it turns out, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Disney Is the Latest Entertainment Company to Comply With Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders
100+Gizmodo / 11h
A new report says Disney will also be re-wording its advisory message ahead of content that may be seen as problematic or offensive.
What to expect at Amazon’s devices event on February 26
Engadget / 11h
Amazon is holding an event on February 26 at 10AM ET. While we don’t exactly know what the company plans on showing off, we certainly have some educated guesses. Let’s get into it. First of all, the company's hardware chief, Panos Panay, and his devices and services team will be on hand. This indicates the presence of new gadgets at the event. However, the main focus will likely be more informati
Verizon beats lawsuit from utility worker who said lead cables made him sick
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Verizon has defeated a lawsuit filed by a utility pole worker who claims that lead cables made him sick. A federal judge on Friday granted Verizon's motion to dismiss the complaint, which sought class action status on behalf of other utility pole workers. However, the judge said the plaintiff may have standing to bring his claims in state court instead of federal court. The lawsuit was filed in U
Google Chrome may soon use “AI” to replace compromised passwords
47Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Google's Chrome browser might soon get a useful security upgrade: detecting passwords used in data breaches and then generating and storing a better replacement. Google's preliminary copy suggests it's an "AI innovation," though exactly how is unclear. Noted software digger Leopeva64 on X found a new offering in the AI settings of a very early build of Chrome. The option, "Automated password Chan
American Airlines Creates New Customer Experience Unit, Names Chief Customer Officer To Drive Pivot To Premium
View from the Wing / 11h
A couple of weeks ago I revealed exclusively that American Airlines CEO Robert Isom had pivoted to begin talking about a premium focus in the airline's strategy . In employee remarks following the airline's fourth quarter earnings call, Isom talked about attracting customers willing to pay more for better services. He said that the airline is going to have a “rededication and a renewal to focus o
Earn MQDs on hotel stays and rental cars when you book through Delta by the end of March
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta Air Lines is offering Delta SkyMiles members another path to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars toward elite status with its Stays and Cars promotion. You can earn 1 MQD per base dollar spent on hotel bookings, vacation rentals and car rentals booked through the Travel Extras portal by March 31 for
Save now: Apple AirTags on sale at lowest-ever price
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. We are happy to report that Apple AirTags are on sale on Amazon for the lowest price we’ve ever seen. At the time of publication, a four-pack of Apple AirTags was available on Amazon for just $69.99 — almost 30% less than the usual retail price of $99. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for a four-pack of
The best Caribbean cruise for every type of traveler
The Points Guy / 11h
There is no shortage of choices for a cruise to the Caribbean — the most popular place in the world for cruising. More than 200 cruise ships spend at least part of every year in the region. Cruise-selling websites list thousands of individual Caribbean sailings. This can be great news for would-be Caribbean cruisers, but it also can be overwhelming. With so many options, where do you even begin?
JD Vance Tells World to Shove It, US Won’t Join International Treaty on AI
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Vice President JD Vance claimed regulation could "kill a transformative industry."
Sam Altman Says He Feels Sorry for Elon Musk and His Bottomless Insecurity
300+Futurism / 11h
On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk was leading a massive $97.4 billion bid to take over the nonprofit that controls ChatGPT maker OpenAI. It didn't take long for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who runs the company's for-profit arm and sits on the board of its non-profit as well , to slap down the offer. "No thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 bi
Doctors Have One Weird Trick to Tell When Their Colleagues Are On Ozempic
26Futurism / 11h
Doctors have begun noticing a trend among their colleagues: they seem to be getting full before finishing dinner, likely thanks to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic sweeping the medical profession. In interviews with the New York Times , medical professionals who use the popular weight loss drugs — which replicate the stomach's feeling of fullness — have begun sniffing each other out. Though there don't a
Duolingo kills its owl mascot Duo
20Mashable / 11h
Duolingo, the language-learning app, killed off its owl mascot named Duo on Tuesday in what is assuredly some kind of publicity stunt. In fact, here were are writing about it. So, well played, Duolingo. Duolingo posted the news on social media. "It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that Duo, formally known as The Duolingo Owl, is dead," the company's post reads, while joking that authoritie
How Musk’s $97.4B bid could gum up OpenAI’s for-profit conversion
TechCrunch / 11h
On Monday, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, offered to buy the nonprofit that effectively governs OpenAI for $97.4 billion. The unsolicited buyout would be financed by Musk’s AI company, xAI, and a consortium of outside investors, per a letter sent to California and Delaware’s attorneys general. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman quickly dismissed Musk’s bid, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Lufthansa Boeing 747s Get Allegris Cabins, With Bizarre Two-Part Plan
67One Mile at a Time / 11h
Lufthansa is in the process of introducing its new Allegris cabin concept, which includes an all-new first class and all-new business class . While these cabins are debuting on newly delivered Airbus A350-900s ( and eventually Boeing 787-9s ), Lufthansa has limited plans to retrofit existing aircraft. There is one exception — Lufthansa intends to introduce its Allegris concept on Boeing 747-8s, a
Google's stronghold on search is loosening ever so lightly, report finds, but don't expect it to crumble down overnight
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Figures show Google’s search dominance remains largely unchallenged, 24 times bigger than its closest rival Microsoft's AI-powered search gains traction, but global market shifts remain minimal Elsewhere, Perplexity.ai continues to play catchup to ChatGPT Google has dominated search for years, generating the vast majority of organic traffic worldwide - but while its grip remains firm, new data su
The Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Cases of 2025
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung Galaxy S23 is a gorgeous phone, but it's also on the fragile side. It's important to keep your smartphone protected to avoid costly repair, and a case is a perfect way to do so.
YouTube TV Teases Live Sports Commentary and a Better Multiview
How-To Geek / 11h
It's clear that YouTube wants sports fans to watch more content on its platform, and today, we heard about several changes coming soon aiming to do just that. The company again mentioned a new "Watch with" feature, upgrades to multiview, and other changes coming this year.
Microsoft wants to hand off much of its Army HoloLens program to Palmer Luckey’s Anduril
Engadget / 12h
Microsoft’s six-year-old program to make HoloLens headsets for the US Army could be getting some extra help. If the Department of Defense approves the deal, the company will expand its existing partnership with Anduril Industries, Palmer Luckey’s defense startup , for the next stages of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program. Microsoft, which spearheaded the program , would tran
Sony’s next flagship wireless headphones just edged closer to launch – here’s when they might land
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Sony looks set to launch new headphones (likely the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones) according to two recent product filings with the US' FCC and Singapore's IMDA . While the device isn't called the XM6 explicitly in either filing – instead, both filings label it the equally easy-to-remember YY2984 – the device looks an awful lot like an updated Sony WH-1000XM5 , and the few details the filings share
Disloyal: JetBlue Now Imposes Basic Economy Restrictions On Cheapest Points Tickets
View from the Wing / 12h
Airlines used to treat award travel customers better than customers on paid tickets. After all, passengers traveling on points had shown a lot of loyalty to get there. It was their reward, and the trip was something to be celebrated! That's not really true anymore, but until now only Delta has been willing to say so explicitly. Continue reading ...
Bird flu strain that just jumped to cows infects dairy worker in Nevada
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A dairy worker in Nevada has been infected with a strain of H5N1 bird flu—genotype D1.1—that has newly spilled over to cows, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed. The worker experienced conjunctivitis (pink eye) as the only symptom and is recovering, according to a separate press release by the Central Nevada Health District Monday. The bird flu strain H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b,
Perfecting Honda’s 2026 F1 powertrain is “not so easy,” says racing boss
26Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Acura provided accommodation for Ars for the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. DAYTONA BEACH, Florida—The North American road racing season kicked off in fine form a couple of weekends ago with the annual Rolex 24 at Daytona. This year, Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe was invited as the Grand Marshal, and his attendance at the race gave Ars a chance
Man in Charge of Coastal Military Installations Says DOD Doesn’t Care About Climate Change
77Gizmodo / 12h
Hurricane Michael caused $5 billion in damage to Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base in 2018.
Dark Clouds Gather Over Tesla as Sales Plummet Worldwide
500+Futurism / 12h
Electric Slide While Tesla billionaire Elon Musk and his gaggle of tech lackeys gnaw at the wires of the US federal government, his bread and butter venture is slumping hard. As Musk has become even more inescapably political, Tesla's sales have dropped sharply across the European Union and the UK. In Germany — the only European country with a Tesla plant — sales of the new EVs plummeted by nearl
iOS 18.3.1 update patches a physical iPhone exploit
Mashable / 12h
Apple's iOS 18.3.1 — the latest version of its iPhone operating system — features a key security update to patch a physical exploit. Apple hasn't released too many details about the issue — after all, it wouldn't want to alert potential wrongdoers to a flaw they could exploit — but it involves Apple's USB Restricted Mode feature. Effectively, the patch prevents hackers from accessing data on a lo
New: Redeem JetBlue TrueBlue Points For Blue Basic Fares
One Mile at a Time / 12h
It’s now possible to redeem JetBlue TrueBlue points for the carrier’s cheapest fares, which I’d say is a positive development. JetBlue now allows basic economy award redemptions TrueBlue is a revenue based frequent flyer program for travel on JetBlue (unlike on partners, there’s it not), meaning the cost of an award ticket is correlated to the cash cost of a ticket. It’s not some fixed amount, th
What to Look for When Choosing a Plex Server
How-To Geek / 12h
If you enjoy using Plex, it's a good idea to use a device dedicated to being a Plex server. But, where to start? So many server hardware options exist for Plex, it's hard to know what you actually need. I think these are the key factors to consider before building or buying your Plex server.
Samsung HBM roadmap shows Google could become Nvidia's fiercest competitor in AI by 2026, but I wonder what's happening to Microsoft
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Nvidia stays king of AI chips, buying millions of HBM from Samsung in 2026 Google’s TPU push makes it Nvidia's closest rival for HBM Amazon, AMD, and Microsoft fight for scraps while Intel fades into obscurity High-bandwidth memory is essential for AI and cloud computing , offering high-speed data transfer and efficiency for demanding workloads. The HBM space is currently dominated by South Korea
ChatGPT’s Political Views Are Shifting Right, a New Analysis Finds
400+Gizmodo / 12h
While the chatbot still seems to lean left on many issues, its bias is changing.
How to Get Free Car Maintenance and Repair Work
Lifehacker / 12h
If you own a car, you own a long list of necessary maintenance and potentially expensive repairs, especially if your goal is to keep an old car going for as long as possible . The average car maintenance and repair costs run around 10 cents a mile —or close to $1,500 a year if you drive an average of 15,000 miles. And surprise repairs can be a lot worse than that—like a new transmission (typicall
Capital One Spark Miles Card: 7 Reasons To Apply
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Spark Miles for Business Card The Capital One Spark Miles for Business ( review ) is one of the more rewarding business credit cards out there. If you’re looking to earn travel rewards and want a card that offers a good bonus, reasonable annual fee, and solid return on everyday spending, this is the card for you. In this post, I want to share seven reasons you
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business card review: A worthy business card contender
31The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card is a worthy card contender for frequent flyers of Delta. While its highest bonus category is only for Delta and hotel purchases, this card offers a suite of perks that make it worth i
Microsoft will now pay you even more to find security bugs in Copilot
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Microsoft's bug bounty is increasing its moderate flaw reward Bug bounties allow firms and researchers to create a safer digital environment Other firms like Google also run similar programs, so get hunting Microsoft has announced it is ‘enhancing security and incentivizing innovation’ by updating its Copilot (AI) bug bounty program and raising the reward for identifying even moderate severity vu
Recreate SZAs sizzling Super Bowl hair with 20% hair tools at GHDs Valentines Day Sale
Mashable / 13h
20% OFF + FREE GIFT: As of Feb. 11, get 20% off GHD hair tools during the GHD Valentine's Day Sale. Plus, get a free GHD Curly Ever After hold spray with promo code TREATYOURSELF . Opens in a new window Credit: GHD 20% off hair tools at GHD Valentine's Day Sale Get a free GHD Curly Ever After hold spray with promo code TREATYOURSELF Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance may have been the talk o
Klarna and Deel eye IPOs, and Stripe embraces crypto
TechCrunch / 13h
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week we’re looking at how fintech heavyweights such as Klarna and Stripe are incorporating crypto into their strategies, which companies are planning for IPOs, one fintech’s Super Bowl ad, Stripe’s new lead of startups and venture capital, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Why I Never Change the Font in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 13h
Innocent conversations about typefaces often spiral into heated discussions—fonts are powerful visual cues that vary in suitability in different contexts. For me, however, it's simple: Microsoft's default works well in all scenarios, and I feel no need to change it when working in Microsoft Excel.
Samsung Galaxy S26 could get a major battery upgrade that makes it worth waiting for
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Samsung's Galaxy S26 phones could use silicon carbon batteries These could provide capacities of up to 7,000mAh, according to a new report Silicon carbon batteries look set to be the future of phone batteries If you’ve yet to grab a Samsung Galaxy S25 , then the Galaxy S26 could be worth waiting for as it’s been tipped to get a huge battery update. A report from Korean-language website FNNews cla
Apple brings heart rate monitoring to Powerbeats Pro 2
TechCrunch / 13h
Apple Tuesday announced the long-awaited debut of Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds. The new headphones arrive nearly six years after the original Powerbeats hit the market. The new model maintains the familiar ear hook for workouts, while delivering upgraded sound, better battery life, and a wireless charging case. The earbuds also mark a major next step […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Our First Look at Mortal Kombat II Is Exactly the One You Wanted
300+Gizmodo / 13h
Yup, it's Karl Urban as Johnny Cage in the video game sequel, out this Halloween.
Here’s how Marriott Bonvoy members can hang out with Shaun White in Aspen this March
The Points Guy / 13h
Marriott Bonvoy is helping travelers get up close and personal with snowboard legend Shaun White as the hotel group becomes the official partner of the Olympian’s new ski and snowboard league. Members of Marriott’s free loyalty program can now bid on one of four epic Marriott Bonvoy Moments packages to attend the first-ever event from White’s new The Snow League in Aspen in March. The packages co
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls Musk’s bid an attempt to ‘slow us down’
TechCrunch / 13h
In an interview at the AI Action Summit in Paris on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed Elon Musk’s unsolicited $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit as “an attempt to slow [OpenAI] down.” “[Musk] obviously is a competitor,” Altman said. “He’s raised a lot of money for [his AI company] xAI, and they’re trying to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Stripe mulls employee shareholder sale at $85B-plus valuation
TechCrunch / 13h
Stripe is in talks for another shareholder sale that could value the company at “at least” $85 billion, according to multiple reports and a source familiar with the matter. The Information first reported the news that the payments infrastructure giant is working to sell employee-owned stocks. The move would help workers gain some liquidity as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
Snag the Wednesday & Enid Dorm Room Lego set for 15% off in the Best Buy app
Mashable / 13h
SAVE $13.50: Get the Wednesday & Enid’s Dorm Room Lego Building Set through the Best Buy app for just $76.49, down from the standard price of $89.99. That's a 15% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Wednesday & Enid’s Dorm Room Lego Building Set $76.49 at Best Buy $89.99 Save $13.50 app exclusive discount Nevermore Academy has never looked better. If you're a fan of the Netflix series We
The best Walmart Presidents Day deals you can already shop
Mashable / 13h
PRESIDENTS' DAY DEALS: Presidents' Day 2025 is on Feb. 17, but Walmart has already started publishing great deals on products like the Samsung 65” DU6900 Crystal UHD TV . Don't miss out, shop now. The best Presidents' Day deals at Walmart Best TV deal Samsung 65” Crystal UHD TV $348 ($121.99) Best tablet deals 2022 Apple 10.9-inch iPad Wi-Fi 64GB $299 (Save $50) Best headphone deal Apple AirPods
uTag App Brings Galaxy Trackers Non-Samsung Phones
How-To Geek / 13h
A new open-source Android app called uTag lets users use Samsung SmartTags with non-Samsung Android devices. Samsung SmartTags work like Apple AirTags and use ultra-wideband technology for more accurate location tracking.
Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
1KNYT > Technology / 13h
Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations.
Study Finds That People Who Entrust Tasks to AI Are Losing Critical Thinking Skills
300+Futurism / 13h
Brain Power Trusting artificial intelligence over the real thing seems, per a new study, to be atrophying folks' critical thinking skills. As flagged by the folks at 404 Media , new research from Carnegie Mellon and Microsoft — yes, the same company that invested nearly $14 billion into OpenAI and is essentially subsidizing the ChatGPT maker — suggests that the more people use AI, to less critica
Keen to buy a new gaming laptop with an RTX 5000 GPU? Save the date: Nvidia’s announced pre-orders open on February 25
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Nvidia has announced RTX 50 series laptops will be up for pre-order from February 25 Team Green previously told us that these notebooks will ship in March This is for RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti laptops, with those packing an RTX 5070 not set to debut until April Nvidia has confirmed that in just a couple of weeks, you’ll be able to pre-order laptops that come with its new RTX 5000 series GPUs . T
Microsoft warns hackers have a new and devious way of distributing malware
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
ViewState code injection attacks can lead to remote code execution, Microsoft warned Many devs are not generating their own machine keys for ViewState There are thousands of publicly available keys cybercriminals can use Cybercriminals are abusing a weakness in ASP.NET websites to remotely execute malicious code, according to Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team, which has published an in-depth a
Supermarket Simulator Pro is no more as a number of 'spam' games are removed from the PS Store
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13h
Sony has seemingly removed a number of "spam" PS4 and PS5 games from the PS Store This follows recent comments made by developers criticizing the "slop" games featured on the digital storefront Developer RandomSpin has had most of its games removed, including Bodycam Shooter , Supermarket Simulator Pro , and more It looks like Sony may have quietly removed a number of "spam" shovelware games from
Built on Bluesky, Pinksky brings its Instagram-like app to Android
22TechCrunch / 13h
Bluesky users on Android now have access to a new app that works more like Instagram than X. On Tuesday, an app called Pinksky launched an Android version of its photo-centric social networking experience built on top of Bluesky. The app is now one of many attempting to court former Instagram users by offering a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
5 Reasons I’m Happy With Game Pass, Even if It Means Not Owning the Games
How-To Geek / 13h
Services like Game Pass seem like great value for money, but many are quick to point out the folly of not owning the games you play. Though this is true, it’s not a big deal for me.
These are the best times to visit Disneyland in 2025
The Points Guy / 13h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Disneyland may be the Happiest Place on Earth, but it can be even happier if you know the sweet spots in sunny California’s calendar. The ideal times to visit are when the crowds are manageable, the weather cooperates and the resort has even more magical offerings. Related: Everything you need to know abou
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