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iPhone transcribes the word racist as Trump. Apple explains why.
200+Mashable / Feb 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM//





Apple is on the defense after iPhone users noticed something weird with Apple's AI-powered dictation tool.

Over the past 24 hours, videos started to spread across the internet showing iPhone users trying to use Apple's voice-to-text dictation tool to transcribe the word "racist." The iPhone would temporarily transcribe "racist" as "Trump" before quickly overwriting the word with the correct dictation.



As to be expected, President Donald Trump's supporters were not happy with Apple over the transcription, with conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones suggesting a conspiracy against Trump.

Trump's supporters are not likely to accept Apple's explanation either.

Apple says the transcription issue was a phonetic one, a flaw in iPhone's dictation feature where the tool has trouble with similar sounding words with the letter "R."
SEE ALSO: That C1 chip in the new iPhone 16e? It's a big deal for future iPhones, too

"We are aware of an issue with the speech recognition model that powers Dictation and we are rolling out a fix today," an Apple spokesperson said in a statement.
Bug or prank?

However, experts and insiders aren't convinced with Apple's explanation.

In BBC's report, speech technology professor Peter Bell said that Apple's version of what happened was "just not plausible." The New York Times spoke to a former Apple employee who had worked on the company's AI voice assistant Siri who said it seemed more like a "serious prank."

While the prank explanation seems plausible, this wouldn't be the first time that Apple's AI has gone rogue. Recently, the company had to pull its AI news summaries from the iPhone after the Apple Intelligence-powered feature was providing users with completely false AI-generated headlines.

Mashable attempted to recreate the dictation issue, but it appears Apple has already rolled out its fix.


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I have good news and bad news about Windows 11 24H2’s new update: it introduces nifty features and fixes... but also includes another ad
87Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Windows 11 24H2 just received a new optional update It has some interesting new features and fixes, but also brings in an advert That PC Game Pass ad in the Settings app will very likely be coming to all Windows 11 users next month with the March patch Microsoft has deployed a new (optional) patch for Windows 11 24H2 and it does some important work, introducing some useful touches and critical fi





Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'
8KBBC News / 6h
Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.






Your Android Phones Aren’t ‘Google’ Anymore, They’re All ‘Gemini’
Gizmodo / 2min
You may soon be able to activate the Android assistant with 'Hey Gemini,' potentially signaling the end for 'Hey Google.'





Can Snow White Learn From Wicked‘s Success?
Gizmodo / 8min
The upcoming Disney Princess live-action movie might see a shift for the better thanks to the magic of two witches.





Microsoft Edge's Best Feature Is This Hidden Surfing Game
How-To Geek / 11min
When it comes to surfing the web, Microsoft Edge is a reasonable browser. But I prefer using it to surf the waves, thanks to its secret game that you can play without an internet connection.





NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Snaps First Look at Upcoming Asteroid Target
Gizmodo / 14min
The main belt asteroid Donaldjohanson is now in sight as the Discovery Program mission prepares for a flyby of the object in April.





American Airlines Will Pay You Up To 5,000 Bonus Loyalty Points To Fly In March
View from the Wing / 16min
American Airlines is running a promotion that should be available in most accounts to earn 500 bonus loyalty points per flight segment taken in March, up to 5,000 bonus loyalty points. Continue reading ...





Alexa Plus subscription pricing confirmed – and it's good news for Prime members
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 16min
Amazon has announced the pricing for its new Alexa Plus assistant It'll cost $19.99 per month or will be free to Amazon Prime subscribers There's no news yet on international availability or pricing Amazon has just announced its new AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant – and we now know the most important detail, its pricing. Alexa Plus will cost $19.99 per month and will initially only roll out in th





Chinese hacking group hijacks hospital computers by spoofing legitimate medical software
13 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 16min
ForeScout says Silver Fox crime group is targeting hospital patients The group uses spoofed medical software to install malware Credentials, sensitive data, and crypto are then stolen A Chinese hacking group has been spotted spoofing legitimate medical software to infect patient computers with malware . The attacks have been attributed by Forescout to a group tracked as Silver Fox, Void Arachne,





What’s Next After the Framework Laptop? A Desktop PC
How-To Geek / 19min
You might not have bought one, but the Framework Laptop is pretty cool. Laptops tend to be non-modular and have little to no room for aftermarket upgrades, so the Framework Laptop tries to go the exact opposite way with a modular and upgradeable laptop. Now, it's making a desktop PC, which surprisingly looks cool.





Amazon’s AI-heavy Alexa+ will be accessible on the web
Engadget / 21min
Amazon just held an event in New York City to reveal the long-awaited revamp of its Alexa chatbot . This refreshed assistant can perform many new tasks, thanks to some AI wizardry, and there are a few different ways for consumers to access the digital companion. There’s voice activation with Echo devices, of course, but the company has also built a dedicated web portal for Alexa+ . This portal wi





Everything announced at Amazon's Alexa+ AI event
Engadget / 21min
Amazon held its first major product event of the year on Wednesday and, as expected , it was largely about Alexa. The company first announced its next-gen, AI-powered voice assistant back in 2023, but technical issues forced Amazon to delay its formal unveiling and rollout. An Alexa upgrade means that Amazon has a swathe of new devices ready to support the latest version of the voice assistant. A





OpenAI GPT-4.5 launch imminent, report suggests. What we know.
Mashable / 21min
OpenAI's GPT-4.5 is coming soon, according to some eagle-eyed users. Per BleepingComputer , several users have received a notification on the ChatGPT app inviting them to "try the GPT-4.5 research preview." The second line of the notification says "Pro users now have access to our newest, largest model." According to the outlet, clicking the notification doesn't do anything, but it's definitely a





Another Simple Favor trailer: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reunite for revenge
Mashable / 21min
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The Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop is now available for preorder
Mashable / 21min
PRE-ORDER NOW: As of Feb. 26, you can pre-order the Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop for $3,199.99 at Razer and receive a free Razer laptop stand and exclusive skin. Opens in a new window Credit: Razer 18-inch Razer Blade 18 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB 500 MHz RAM, 1 TB SSD) $3,199.99 at Razer The wait’s finally over: You can snag Razer’s latest high-performance gaming laptop, the Razer Blade 18





How to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 24min
If you’ve just got a new Apple Watch, a new iPhone, or both (you lucky thing), the process to pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone is pretty straightforward. Your Apple Watch needs to be paired with an iPhone – and it does need to be an iPhone – to work. That’s where you’ll get all of your data for contacts, calls, communications, music, and more. It’s also the connection that sends your health





Slack is down for thousands, and we've got no idea when it'll be back
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 31min
Oh no, it's looks like Slack is down and that's bad news for workplaces across the globe including for us at TechRadar. Downdetector reported a huge spike in Slack outage reports and there are reports rolling in that Slack is down, so let's get into this. Yeah so Slack is definitely down and I'm kinda flying blind with no easy contact with my colleagues. But this outage doesn't appear to be affec





Alexa+ can read, summarize and recall lengthy documents
TechCrunch / 36min
At Amazon’s annual Devices & Services event on Wednesday, the company introduced Alexa+, an enhanced version of its voice assistant, now powered by generative AI. During the demonstration, Amazon showcased how users can share documents with Alexa+, allowing it to recall important details and answer questions about those documents. Mara Segal, director of Alexa, provided […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All





Alexa+ can do your grocery shopping, too
TechCrunch / 36min
Amazon is not giving up on making its Alexa a virtual shopping assistant, On Wednesday, the company announced that Alexa+, its revamped Alexa experience, will be able to help consumers grocery shop from home using more natural conversations and requests. The feature will work with Amazon Fresh or any other grocery partner working with Amazon, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person





Xbox Storage Upgrade? WD_Black Expansion Card Hits Its Lowest Price in Months on Amazon
Gizmodo / 38min
Save 30% on an officially licensed WD_Black Expansion Card for your Xbox. No more deleting games to make room.





A Mystery Disease Has Killed Dozens So Far in Northwestern Congo
Gizmodo / 38min
WHO officials have identified two outbreaks of a mystery illness in the area that has sickened hundreds and killed over 50 people to date.





I Can't Believe How Good Gestures Are on My Galaxy Watch
How-To Geek / 41min
I was skeptical of smartwatches, but the Galaxy Watch made me a believer. I only just now started using gestures, and I can't believe what I was missing out on. You might be, too.





Buy Etihad Guest Miles With 25% Bonus (1.6 Cents Each)
300+One Mile at a Time / 47min
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles . While I wouldn’t say this is a slam dunk, some people might still find this to be worthwhile, so let’s go over the details. Promotion on purchased Etihad Guest miles Through Sunday, March 2, 2025, Etihad Guest is offering up to





All hair tools are 20% off at Ulta — even the Dyson and Shark lineups
Mashable / 50min
SAVE UP TO $120: Ulta Beauty Rewards members can save 20% on all hairstyling tools with code TOOLS20 through March 1. Opens in a new window Credit: Ulta Save 20% on all hair tools with code TOOLS20 Ulta Beauty Rewards membership required It's somehow only still February, but Ulta is treating its Beauty Rewards members to some of the best deals on hair tools we expect to see all year. Now through





Grab an 8TB internal gaming SSD for $350 off and supercharge load times
Mashable / 50min
SAVE $346.89: As of Feb. 26, get the WD Black 8TB Internal Gaming SSD for $533.10 at Amazon. That's a 39% discount and its lowest price yet . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon WD Black 8TB Internal Gaming SSD $533.10 at Amazon $879.99 Save $346.89 If you're a PC gamer, you're likely familiar with the fact that you need more hard drive space to handle all the latest games. Some of them require





Amazons AI-powered Alexa+ is real and its coming this year
Mashable / 50min
After a lengthy delay, Amazon has finally jumped on the same AI chatbot bandwagon as everyone else. At an event in New York on Wednesday, Amazon lifted the veil off of the new AI-enhanced version of its Alexa voice assistant , called Alexa+. Rumors about an AI enhancement to Alexa have been swirling around for a couple of years, but the rollout faced a severe setback in 2024. Beta testing at the





Score the Mashable-approved Anker P20i earbuds for just $20
Mashable / 50min
SAVE 50%: The Anker P20i earbuds are just $19.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $39.99. That's a savings of $20 that matches the lowest price we've ever seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker P20i earbuds $19.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $20.00 White, Blue, Black Earbuds are a game-changer when it comes to working, commuting, working out, walking the dog, or hanging out at the café





Alexa+ costs $19.99, free for Amazon Prime members
TechCrunch / 51min
Amazon’s new and improved Alexa experience, Alexa+, starts at $19.99, or free for Amazon Prime subscribers. It’ll roll out in early access beginning next month in the U.S., and then will come to a wider group of users in waves over the subsequent months, Amazon said. Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21 devices will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Amazon’s new Alexa+ brings AI-powered ‘Explore’ and ‘Stories’ features for kids
TechCrunch / 51min
As part of the reveal of Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+ assistant, the tech giant announced that it’s launching two new features designed for kids called “Explore with Alexa” and “Stories with Alexa.” The features, which leverage Alexa’s new AI capabilities, will be available to Amazon Kids+ subscribers. The company demonstrated the new features at a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo





Watch Out for the Latest PayPal Phishing Scam
Lifehacker / 53min
If you get an email from PayPal, proceed with caution: Scammers are using a legitimate PayPal address to send fraudulent purchase notifications to users in an attempt to gain remote access to your computer by convincing you to download malware. The phishing emails are being sent from service@paypal.com, which makes them seem real—but as Bleeping Computer reports , scammers have managed to exploit





Anyone With Smart Lights Should Use IFTTT
Lifehacker / 53min
You've no doubt explored the app that came along with your smart lights , and found several handy tricks within—from getting your lights to turn on at scheduled times, to cycling between different colors and brightness settings over the course of the day. There's plenty more you can do, however, with the help of IFTTT. IFTTT (If This Then That) is a long-established web and mobile app for pluggin





Amazon unveils Alexa Plus, its brand new AI-infused voice assistant
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 54min
Amazon has announced an AI-powered version of its Alexa voice assistant Alexa Plus is more conversational and can carry out complex tasks for you It'll be available as a subscription for $19.99 a month, but will be free for Amazon Prime members Live from its HQ in New York City Amazon is currently hosting its Alexa event where we’ve all been expecting the launch of a brand new Alexa voice assista





Google Hit With Lawsuit Over Its Loathsome AI Overviews
Futurism / 56min
Google is being sued by Chegg — yes, the barely-hanging-on company that has furnished many a college student with homework answers and cheap textbooks— over its infamously shoddy AI Overviews, Reuters reports . In a lawsuit filed Monday, Chegg accused the tech giant of abusing its monopoly of the search engine market to pressure websites like itself into letting its content be scraped by Google's





10 Lightly Used Cars That Still Offer a Manual Transmission
How-To Geek / 56min
Manual transmissions are becoming more and more rare as time goes on, with many automakers reserving the stick shift for their performance-oriented models. With it becoming a luxury, it is harder and harder to find affordable options that won’t break the bank.





10 Used Hybrid SUVs That Are Perfect For Hyper Milers On A Tight Budget
How-To Geek / 56min
Looking for a fuel-efficient and budget-friendly hybrid SUV? We've rounded up the top 10 used hybrid SUVs that offer impressive mileage, modern features, and excellent value for money .





Amazon Takes on Google Gemini AI With Alexa+
22Gizmodo / 56min
Amazon has finally updated its digital assistant to bring it up to par with the masses.





How to travel solo — and why you absolutely should
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Don’t let the lack of a travel companion keep you from missing out on an amazing experience. For all sorts of reasons, you might be faced with the choice of traveling alone or not traveling at all. Your partner, friends or family may be unable to take the same time off work , or maybe they’re just not as k





Amazon says that Alexa+ is ‘model agnostic’
TechCrunch / 1h
Amazon says that the new and improved Alexa unveiled on Wednesday, Alexa+, is powered by a “model agnostic” system that’s always using the “best” AI model for any given task. Onstage at a press event in NYC, Amazon VP Daniel Rausch said that Alexa+ draws on Bedrock, Amazon’s cloud platform designed to let organizations experiment […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Continue wants to help developers create and share custom AI coding assistants
24TechCrunch / 1h
A new startup wants to help developers create customized, contextual coding assistants that can connect with any model and integrate seamlessly with their development environments. Founded in June 2023 by CEO Ty Dunn and CTO Nate Sesti (pictured above), Y Combinator alum Continue has already garnered some 23,000 stars on GitHub and 11,000 Discord community […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv





Oliver Cameron talks about going up against incumbents at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch / 1h
TechCrunch Sessions: AI, taking place on June 5 at Zellerbach Hall in UC Berkeley, will feature a panel discussing how startups can compete against established rivals in the AI industry. The panel, “How to Launch a Product Against Entrenched Incumbents,” will look at ways small companies are managing to stay relevant in a fast-paced and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use





Capim, a Brazilian BNPL startup for dental services, lands a $26.7M Series A
TechCrunch / 1h
Capim, a startup offering Brazilians the option to buy now, pay later (BNPL) for dental services, has raised $26.7 million in Series A funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Founded in July 2021 by Marcelo Lutz and Roberto Biselli, who serve as co-CEOs, Sao Paulo-based Capim describes itself as a vertical SaaS company specializing in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal





Alexa+ can work with Prime Video and Fire TV to ‘jump to a scene’ in a movie
TechCrunch / 1h
As part of the new Alexa+ experience Amazon introduced on Wednesday, the smart assistant will gain the ability to navigate through movies on Prime Video on your behalf. Thanks to integrations between Alexa, Prime Video, and Fire TV, Alexa+, as the upgraded assistant is called, will be able to “jump to a scene” in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





A new Linux backdoor is hitting US universities and governments
4 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Unit 42 spots a new Linux malware Auto-color can grant the attackers full access to compromised endpoints Initial infection vector is unknown, but universities and governments hit Universities and government offices in North America and Asia are being targeted by a brand new Linux backdoor called “Auto-color”, experts have claimed. Cybersecurity researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 reveal





Early Humans Returned to the Rainforests Far Earlier Than Previously Thought
28Gizmodo / 1h
A new study challenges the notion that anatomically modern humans began inhabiting rainforest habitats just 70,000 years ago.





The Star Wars Massacre That Could Play a Big Part in Andor Season 2
Gizmodo / 1h
Fans are convinced that one of the big storylines in season 2 of the hit Star Wars show will bring a major turning point in the Rebel Alliance's history to screen for the first time.





Cellebrite suspends Serbia as customer after claims police used firm’s tech to plant spyware
TechCrunch / 1h
Security researchers found evidence that Cellebrite was used by Serbian police to hack into the cellphones of a local journalist and an activist. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





This Shark Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Just Cleaned Up Its Price, Almost 50% Off
Gizmodo / 1h
Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo works hard so you don’t have to—Now it's $300 off on Amazon.





Snag a wireless Xbox controller for under $40 at Walmart
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $20.99: As of Feb. 26, you can score a wireless Xbox controller in carbon black for just $39 at Walmart. That's a $20.99 discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Wireless Xbox Controller (carbon black) $39.00 at Walmart $59.99 Save $20.99 If you’ve been wanting to add a second controller to your Xbox setup, or need to replace a worn-out one, but didn’t want to shell out $60 to do it





American Airlines launches promotion that could give you a head start on status (and a Flagship Lounge pass)
The Points Guy / 1h
American Airlines AAdvantage is out with a new promotion that could help you kick off the new status year by boosting your Loyalty Points balance. There’s a separate promotion to earn a Flagship Lounge pass, too. While these promotions aren’t game changers by any stretch of the imagination, both of them are worth registering for — especially if you haven’t booked any upcoming trips. Earn up to 5,





Alexa+ is a smarter, more conversational AI version of Amazon's digital assistant
Engadget / 1h
Following years of development , Amazon's next-generation digital assistant is ready for public use. Panos Panay, Amazon's senior vice president of devices and services, demoed Alexa+ at the company's 2025 devices event. The model powering Alexa+ can detect tone and mood and respond accordingly, with a completely new voice — one that sounds more natural. Moreover, it's only necessary to say "Alex





‘Does Our Code Kill Kids?’: Microsoft Employees Protest Selling AI to Israel
100+Gizmodo / 1h
The tech giant is facing pushback from employees following a report that it's making a lot of money helping Israel decide where to drop bombs in Gaza.





5,600 JetBlue Miles For Just 1,000 Capital One Points—Grab This 7.3 Cents/Mile Deal Before It’s Gone
View from the Wing / 1h
You can transfer 1,000 Capital One points into 5,600 JetBlue TrueBlue points right now. And since JetBlue points are worth about 1.3 cents apiece, that means getting 7.3 cents per Capital One point in value which is almost unheard of. Continue reading ...





Nvidia retiring PhysX for its RTX 5000 GPUs has made some gamers furious - but I don't think it's a complete dealbreaker
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Nvidia's 32-bit PhysX support isn't present on RTX 5000 series GPUs This will effect a number of older titles that utilize the physics API for enhanced visuals and particle effects It adds to the multitude of issues the RTX 5000 series GPU users are currently facing The RTX 5000 series launch has come with an abundance of issues and controversies that Nvidia is attempting to helm - one of them, i





Long-time advocate of SLS rocket says it’s time to find an “off-ramp”
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
The lights may be starting to go out for NASA's Space Launch System program. On Wednesday, one of the Republican space policy leaders most consistently opposed to commercial heavy lift rockets over the last decade—as an alternative to NASA's large SLS rocket—has changed his mind. "We need an off-ramp for reliance on the SLS," said Scott Pace, director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washi





In-car advertising glitch may be preview of a distracting future
100+Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Last week, a Jeep driver turned to Reddit to do what people do best on the site—complain. Every time they hit the brakes on their Jeep, they wrote , a promotion for an extended warranty plan popped up in the center console. “Press the ‘call’ button to speak to a specialist,” they say the ad encouraged, welcoming the user to use their Bluetooth connection to complete the upsell then and there. Ads





Guide To American AAdvantage Lifetime Million Miler Status
200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Many travel loyalty programs offer the ability to earn lifetime elite status. Ordinarily elite status has to be earned on an annual basis, so it sure is nice to be able to not worry about requalifying for status anymore. In this post, I want to take a look at how American AAdvantage lifetime status works, especially in light of the recent improvements . Separately, I’ve written about lifetime eli





US Senator Pushes FTC for Guidelines in Digital Purchasing
How-To Geek / 1h
Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon is asking the Federal Trade Commission to create clear rules about consumers' rights when they buy digital products. This directly references the issues that many have regarding a digital future.





Top Tech Deals: iPad Pro, Anker Power Bank, USB-C Chargers, and More!
How-To Geek / 1h
We're in between holidays and at a time of the year when it's hard to find deals. Thankfully, that's where we come in. We find and curate tech deals and discounts you won't want to miss, like a 2TB iPad Pro for $800 off, discounted TVs, cheap headphones, and more. Seriously, check it all out below.





Ubisoft Says Assassin’s Creed Shadows Leaked Footage Is Real
How-To Geek / 1h
Ubisoft has confirmed that the gameplay footage leaked for its upcoming game, Assassin's Creed Shadows , is real. However, that doesn't mean the footage is exactly how the game will be when it is released.





Amazon unveils a new and improved Alexa, Alexa+
25TechCrunch / 1h
At an event in NYC on Wednesday, Amazon announced an upgraded Alexa experience — Alexa+ — powered by generative AI technologies. Onstage, Amazon’s devices and services chief Panos Panay called it a “complete re-architecture” of the AI assistant. “[W]hile the vision of Alexa has been ambitious and remains incredibly compelling, until right this moment — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.





Windows 11 Pro Is Now Just $10 (95% Off), Cheaper Than a Monthly Netflix Subscription
59Gizmodo / 1h
You can score yourself a license for Windows 11 Pro for just $10 with code "UPGRADE" at StackSocial.





The Fight for Doctor Who‘s Future Begins on April 12
100+Gizmodo / 1h
Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu star in the latest season of the show–which comes at a crucial time for the long-lived sci-fi series.





What is Digital Experience Monitoring and why is it critical for every organization?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Have you recently experienced a customer service agent say, “Sorry, my computer is slow”? Have you been frustrated by a site that is not loading quickly? Have you had poor connectivity right when you need to have an important call? Well, you are not alone. Why is it that customers and corporate users experience so much frustration? According to Gartner Research, 47% of technology users experience





Razer's Latest Gaming Laptop is an 18-Inch Powerhouse
How-To Geek / 1h
Razer has a lot of brand recognition in the PC gaming space, and it makes some of the most popular models of gaming laptops out there. Now, Razer has announced the new Razer Blade 18, which is now available for pre-order alongside the company's previously announced Razer Blade 16.





Half of UK homes will need heat pumps by 2040 to hit climate goals
Engadget / 1h
The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has advised the government to ensure half of all homes in the UK have heat pumps — electric replacements for gas boilers — by 2040 as part of its Seventh Carbon Budget to reach net zero by 2050. It also recommended making four out of five cars electric. The UK’s carbon budgets are intended to help it achieve a balance between the greenhouse gasses it produc





This Unlocked Google Pixel 7 Is Over 50% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Google Pixel 7 (5G, Unlocked) is down to $279.99 on Woot for the next three days, or until it sells out. That’s more than 50% off its original $599 price, making this a steal for anyone in need of a flagship phone at a mid-range cost. Google Pixel 7 (5G, Unlocked) $279.





Sour Cream Makes for a Better Egg Wash Than an Actual Egg
Lifehacker / 1h
There are times when eggs are non-negotiable in a recipe—like egg drop soup or quiche—but when eggs play a minor role, then why not use a replacement? Egg wash is a prime example. Using it adds color and shine to finished baked goods like dinner rolls and pies, but when eggs are selling at a premium price, it’s hard to justify using an egg wash at all. Finding a good egg wash alternative isn’t on





AI Hype Will Plunge America Into Financial Ruin, Economist Warns
42Futurism / 1h
What hasn't been said about artificial intelligence? It's a disruptor, a game changer, the next technological revolution. Soon we'll all be chilling with our feet up while our AI assistants do all the heavy lifting — right? One economist isn't so sure. A new study by Caleb Maresca at New York University predicts that just the looming possibility of transformative AI has the potential to completel





9 types of cards you should pack for your next trip abroad
400+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When traveling abroad, what you pack in your wallet matters as much as what you pack in your luggage. The approach to both should be the same: Keep it simple and practical. You’ll want at least one credit card that charges no foreign transaction fees , one that earns bonus points on travel, another that of





YouTube surpasses 1B monthly podcast viewers
TechCrunch / 1h
YouTube continues to assert its dominance in the podcasting space, presenting significant competition to both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. In an announcement on Wednesday, the company revealed YouTube has surpassed 1 billion monthly active podcast viewers. This milestone highlights YouTube’s popularity in the podcast industry and emphasizes consumer preference for video-first formats. Last year, Y





Microsoft fixes concerning issue with its Entra ID authentication tool
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Microsoft invertedly introduced a bug to Entra ID The bug prevented users from logging into different Azure services It has now been resolved, but users aren't happy Microsoft has fixed a problem in its Entra ID authenticator service which briefly prevented users from logging into different Azure cloud services. The problem stemmed from Seamless SSO and Microsoft Entra Connect Sync, which caused





These 7 Wild Concepts Are in the Running For NASA’s Next Big Mission
Gizmodo / 2h
The document builds on the academies' decadal survey, outlining recommended missions for NASA's next New Frontiers program.





Microsoft finalizes its EU sovereign cloud project
23TechCrunch / 2h
Microsoft says that it has completed a multi-year project to allow Europe-based customers using its cloud services to store and process data in the EU. The project, the EU Data Boundary for the Microsoft Cloud, began in January 2023, went on for two more years, and finally wrapped up this February, Microsoft said. With its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Google makes it easier to delete personal info from Search results
TechCrunch / 2h
Google announced on Wednesday that it’s updating its “Results about you” tool to make it easier for users to protect and remove their personal information from Search results. The company says it’s improved the sign-up process and simplified requesting removals directly from Google Search. The tool can be used to proactively monitor and delete things […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo





Passenger Trapped In Lavatory Delays American Airlines Flight – Crew, Mechanics Forced To Remove Door
View from the Wing / 2h
A passenger on board the 24 year old Embraer 145 regional jet (registration N653AE) operated by American's wholly-owned regional carrier Piedmont had to use the lavatory prior to departure. But this wasn't just any bathroom visit. Continue reading ...





In the age of AI, everybody could lose the right to anonymity
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Generative AI is reshaping industries and redefining how we harness technology, unlocking new opportunities at a scale never seen before. However, this transformation comes with a list of challenges. Chief among them is the erosion of data privacy . Traditional methods of anonymizing data , once considered effective in unlocking valuable insights while preserving privacy, have quickly become vuln





Foundation season 3 isn't out yet on Apple TV+, but a fourth season is reportedly on the way with a new showrunner
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Apple TV+'s Foundation has reportedly found a new showrunner Fear the Walking Dead showrunner Ian Goldberg has reportedly been hired to replace David Goyer The big-budget sci-fi series is also getting a fourth season, apparently Apple has reportedly hired a new showrunner for its critically-acclaimed Foundation TV show – and secretly greenlit a fourth season. Per Deadline , the tech giant has sec





5 Classic Google Doodles for Retro Gaming Fans
How-To Geek / 2h
The Google logo is iconic, but so too is the company's tradition for Doodles, which is where the logo changes to celebrate events, holidays, people, and more. There have been thousands of Doodles over the decades, and here I've rounded up the best ones for retro gaming fans.





5 ways to book Hyatt award stays without enough points in your account
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. World of Hyatt recently announced its list of annual category changes . Through this announcement, we learned that you’ll soon need to redeem more Hyatt points for award stays at 118 properties. Luckily, World of Hyatt announced its planned category changes in advance. So, you can still book Hyatt hotels a





TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: 3 days left to save up to $1,130 on passes
TechCrunch / 2h
Tick-tock! The last three days to save up to $1,130 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are winding down! Get your tickets today for massive savings on Disrupt 2025 individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. These offers end February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so don’t miss out on major savings of the year. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





5 days left — save over $300 to TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch / 2h
The hub of AI awaits — don’t miss out! You have 5 more days to secure your spot at TechCrunch Sessions: AI with savings of up to $325. This offer ends on March 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. As AI continues to be the biggest topic of conversation in the tech world, TechCrunch has you […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Google is making it even easier to remove your personal information on Search
Engadget / 2h
Google has been offering the Results About You tool since 2022 and updated it once in 2023. A part of Google Search, the tool looks for your personal information online and lets you request its removal. Today, the tech giant is announcing the latest changes , including a redesigned hub and the ability to update outdated search results to reflect the latest changes. The redesign isn’t only for sho





Early Seafarers Ruled the Oceans With Sophisticated Boats 40,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests
85Gizmodo / 2h
With no direct archaeological evidence of prehistoric boats, researchers instead analyzed tools and the remains of fish, leading to a surprising conclusion.





Mint Mobile unlimited plan customers have just received an easy-to-miss but crucial upgrade
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
This week, both new and existing Mint Mobile customers on the carrier's already great unlimited data plan have received an unexpected but welcome bonus. The carrier has just announced that it's removing the strict 40GB data cap that was previously in place on the unlimited plan . This cap meant that customer speeds were dramatically reduced after you hit your cap - thankfully, that's not the case





Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort In Costa Rica, Now Open
41One Mile at a Time / 2h
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand has just expanded, with the opening of a new property in Costa Rica… Peninsula Papagayo’s new Ritz-Carlton Reserve Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort , has opened as of late February 2025. For those curious about the name, Nekajui means “garden” in Chorotegan, the language of an indigenous nation that once populated the area. The property is located in the 1,400





Doctor Who returns — now with Alan Cumming!
Mashable / 2h
Following the heartbreaking/heartwarming holiday special , Doctor Who is coming back with a fresh season of sci-fi thrills and time-wimey goodness. Disney+ and the BBC have officially announced Ncuti Gatwa's second season as the Doctor will premiere April 12. And joining in on this season's shenanigans will be The Traitors ' host with the most, Alan Cumming. SEE ALSO: 'Doctor Who' showrunners on





Its now easier to remove personal information from Google Search results
Mashable / 2h
Google has redesigned its Results About You feature, a tool that lets users have more control over the personal information that shows up in Search. The new proactive monitoring hub streamlines the company's existing feature, which notifies users of flagged search results containing their personal information, such as phone numbers and addresses, and lets them request removal — all in one place.





My favorite laptop maker just unveiled its first desktop - and it's the cutest little PC I've ever seen
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
It should come as no surprise to regular readers of TechRadar’s Computing section that I’m a big, big fan of Framework. It’s the laptop maker that does everything right: repairability, eco-friendly designs, great customization options, and a company ethos that puts employees first. I waxed lyrical about the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition ’s awesome design back in 2023, and now I’m getting ex





Nearly all UK undergrads use AI in their studies, according to a new report
Engadget / 2h
Apparently almost all undergraduate students are using AI now, in one way or another. A new report from the UK's Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) found that 92 percent of students have used generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT , for their studies. At the same time, 88 percent of these students have used it for exams. These numbers are a tremendous increase from HEPI's February 2024 report





JBL PartyBox 310 Is Back to Its Holiday Price and One of Amazon’s Most Popular Portable Speakers
Gizmodo / 2h
Grad parties will be here before you know it, so lock in your sound system and light show while the PartyBox is 33% off.





Crypto sleuths join hunt for $1.5bn stolen in biggest ever heist
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BBC News / 2h
ByBit is offering financial rewards to anyone who can spot criminals attempting to launder the stolen crypto.





San Diego lands coveted Latin American airline, gets link to ‘Hub of the Americas’
The Points Guy / 2h
San Diego will have a new nonstop route to Latin America come June when Copa Airlines lands in the Southern California metropolis. The Star Alliance carrier will connect San Diego International Airport (SAN) to its “Hub of the Americas” at Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport (PTY). Service will begin June 25, with four weekly flights operating Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on a





Why CDs Didn't Stand the Test of Time
How-To Geek / 2h
CDs were the most popular method for listening to music for over 20 years. Unsurprisingly, something new eventually came to take over...but then something old did, too.





Everything you need to know about accessing Amex Centurion Lounges
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information and offers. American Express offers excellent membership benefits on its premium cards , but one of the most tangible perks of select American Express cards is airport lounge access . And Amex’s network of Centurion Lounges is among the most exclusive in Amex’s Global Lounge Collection . Centurion Lounges outpace most other air





You can now book Southwest Airlines flights on Expedia, Travelocity and 3 other sites
The Points Guy / 2h
The changes keep coming at Southwest Airlines. Starting Wednesday, flights covering the Dallas-based carrier’s entire network of 117 destinations will become bookable through the online travel agency Expedia and other sites affiliated with the Expedia Group — such as Travelocity and Orbitz, among others. Plus, travelers will soon be able to use the site to book Southwest connections onto Icelanda





Hundreds of GitHub repositories hijacked to trick users into downloading malware
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Kaspersky research finds "hundreds" of malicious GitHub commits Commits pretend to be useful software but trick victims into downloading malware At least one person lost 5 BTC because of the campaign Cybersecurity researchers Kaspersky have iscovered a longstanding, widespread criminal campaign targeting software developers with information-stealing malware . Kaspersky said it observed hundreds o





238-Room Conrad Hotel Hamburg Opening November 2025
37One Mile at a Time / 2h
Germany doesn’t exactly have all that many luxury hotels, so it’s always exciting when we see new properties open. Along those lines, one property that we’ve been anticipating for some time has just started accepting reservations, though we’ll have to be a bit patient for the actual opening. Basics of the Conrad Hotel Hamburg At the end of 2022, we saw the closure of the Park Hyatt Hamburg . Whil





Marvel Has Big Plans for the Punisher Beyond Daredevil: Born Again
Gizmodo / 2h
Plus, Jennifer Love Hewitt shares a tiny tease from behind the scenes on I Know What You Did Last Summer .





Two Reasons Interest Rates Won’t Be Dropping Anytime Soon
Lifehacker / 2h
If you've been waiting in earnest for interest rates to drop, I have some bad news: The Federal Reserve has effectively put rate cuts on hold until President Donald Trump and Congress establish a clear policy direction that won't make inflation even worse. According to the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes , released this week, this cautious stance is a result of the Fed simply not knowin





Indonesia, Apple reach agreement to end iPhone 16 sales ban
28TechCrunch / 2h
Apple will be able to resume its iPhone 16 smartphone sales in Indonesia after the two sides came to an agreement, the Industry Ministry said during a press conference Wednesday, per a Reuters report. The ban was lifted five months after Indonesia blocked the U.S. iPhone maker from selling its iPhone 16 phones in Indonesia […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti GPU with 16GB rumored for March launch, followed by 8GB flavor in April – but where does that leave the vanilla RTX 5060?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is again rumored to have 16GB and 8GB versions It’s now claimed the 16GB version will arrive first, later in March, and the 8GB model in the first half of April There’ll be worries about that 8GB loadout, but we mustn’t forget the other VRAM specs that are pertinent here Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is seemingly the next Blackwell graphics card to go on sale – well, following the imm





iPhones are replacing 'Trump' with 'racist' during dictation – but Apple is fixing the problem
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
iOS is changing "Trump" to "racist" when transcribing Apple says the bug is now being fixed The official explanation is "phonetic overlap" iPhone owners have noticed a peculiar bug in recent days: "Trump" autocorrects to "racist" when using speech-to-text dictation mode. According to Apple, it's a problem with "phonetic overlap", and a fix is already in the works. After TikTok videos of the slip





Las Vegas Police Receive 10 Tesla Cybertrucks From Mystery Donor
500+Gizmodo / 3h
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz has previously given Vegas police some high-tech gifts.





The Powerhouse Asus TUF A16 Gaming Laptop Just Took a $500 Price Cut on Amazon
Gizmodo / 3h
The Asus TUF A16 gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 is at its lowest price for a limited time.





Lock screen platform Glance launches AI-powered shopping experience, gets fresh backing from Google
26TechCrunch / 3h
Lock screen platform Glance announced today that it is launching a new generative AI-based shopping experience. It will suggest different outfits on a user’s personalized avatar. The company is partnering with Google to use the company’s Gemini models and Vertex AI to deploy the experience. Separately, the company also got fresh backing from Google — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo





Sony unveils its first lens with a massive 800mm reach – and it could be a dream optic for wildlife photography
21Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Sony unveils FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS and FE 16mm F1.8 G lenses The 400-800mm lens is Sony's first-ever with 800mm reach The full-frame lenses cost $2,900 / £2,550 and $800 / £850 respectively (AU pricing to follow) Sony has unveiled two lenses for its full-frame cameras, covering wide-angle and telephoto extremes between them. The headline-grabbing lens is the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS, because





Nicole Kidman's new Prime Video thriller, Holland, looks quirky and unsettling in its first trailer
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Amazon Prime Video have released the first trailer for brand new thriller Holland and what could be one of the best new movies on Prime Video looks as darkly funny as it is deeply unsettling. The film stars Nicole Kidman as “the meticulous Nancy Vandergroot, a teacher and homemaker whose picture-perfect life with her community pillar husband (Matthew Macfadyen) and son (Jude Hill) in tulip-filled





Anker’s New SOLIX F3800 Plus Is the Power Station Your Home Needs
How-To Geek / 3h
The smart energy company and your favorite portable charger brand, Anker, just launched an all-new SOLIX power station built to be the best whole-home backup solution. This week, Anker announced the SOLIX F3800 Plus , a 6,000W Power Station with increased solar input efficiency and better generator support when the sun goes down.





Here's How I Got MS-DOS Running on My Linux Computer
How-To Geek / 3h
Linux is very good at running older software, but even the free and open-source operating system is stumped by the really ancient stuff developed for MS-DOS. Let’s go over how you can get MS-DOS-designed apps and games running on your Linux computer.





Cairo just got a brand-new luxury hotel — and it has a private club
The Points Guy / 3h
There’s a new luxury hotel overlooking Cairo’s iconic Nile River, blending contemporary design and Egyptian culture in a beautiful celebration of place. The Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, the hotel group’s largest pursuit, has officially started welcoming guests to enjoy its 615 rooms, including 52 suites, all overlooking the river with balconies to soak up the stunning views. Travelers can step ou





How to use retention offers for extra points and miles
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If the annual fee recently posted on your rewards credit card account once again, you may be considering whether it’s a good idea to keep the card in your wallet. Many cards offer solid annual benefits, such as valuable statement credits and steady rewards rates . However, steep annual fees can make it har





Google Password Manager finally syncs to iOS—here’s how
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Late last year, I published a long post that criticized the user unfriendliness of passkeys, the industry-wide alternative to logging in with passwords. A chief complaint was passkey implementations tend to lock users into whatever platform they used to create the credential. An example: when using Chrome on an iPhone, passkeys were saved to iCloud. When using Chrome on other platforms, passkeys





North Island Seychelles Leaves Marriott: This Never Made Sense
One Mile at a Time / 3h
North Island, Seychelles , is one of the world’s most exclusive private island resorts. Historically the property was fully independent, until 2019, when it (mysteriously?) joined Marriott, as part of Luxury Collection. I could never really make sense of the logic of that, so there’s now an interesting update — starting in several months, the hotel will no longer be affiliated with Marriott. Let’





Hinge users can now share private details with matches
Mashable / 3h
Today, dating app Hinge launches Match Note, a feature for users to privately share details about themselves with matches before starting a conversation. Match Notes are for aspects of oneself you might not want to share on your public profile, but you do want potential dates to know. For example, if you're non-monogamous, sober, or recently out. SEE ALSO: Comparing AI features for Bumble, Hinge,





Apple’s Dictation App Is Mistaking the Word ‘Racist’ for ‘Trump’
500+Gizmodo / 3h
Apple has claimed that the bug is the result of "phonetic overlap."





Alibaba offers free access to its AI model that can generate realistic video and images
Engadget / 3h
Alibaba is giving people free access to its generative artificial intelligence models that can produce highly realistic videos and images from both text and image input. The company has announced that four variants of its Wan 2.1 series, the latest version of its generative AI technology, are now open source and can be downloaded and modified by users. Researchers, academics and commercial entiti





Anker Portable Power Bank Is 40% Off and Charges Everything From Smartphones to Laptops
Gizmodo / 3h
The Anker 737 is a 24,000 mAh beast that's the size of a soda can and ready to charge your laptop, smartphone, and earbuds at the same time.





PC Game Pass Still Isn't Ready for Primetime
How-To Geek / 3h
PC Game Pass promises to offer hundreds of PC games to you for just a few dollars a month, and when it works as intended it's all good. However, in my experience, it rarely works as intended, which means I'm paying a subscription not to play games. More time in the oven is needed here.





Road trips ahoy! Volvo says its upcoming ES90 will offer up to 435 miles of range
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
The ES90's 800V architecture is more efficient and faster to charge Mammoth 111kWh battery offers huge range Recycled materials and battery passport will also feature Volvo is poised to reveal its handsome all-electric saloon next week, claiming that this " supercomputer on wheels " will be the most powerful electric vehicle it has created concerning processing power. But the Swedish marque conti





The Download: Introducing the Relationships issue
MIT Technology Review / 3h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: the Relationships issue Relationships are the stories of people and systems working together. Sometimes by choice. Sometimes for practicality. Sometimes by force. Too often, for purely transactional reasons. That’s why we’re exploring relationship





Nine Worthwhile Fire TV Stick Apps You Should Try
Lifehacker / 3h
However you watch your Fire TV Stick, you probably have the same assortment of apps as most people: Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, the list goes on. But there are some useful apps beyond the mainstream you should definitely consider using. And, because Amazon Fire TV Stick is ultimately an Android device, you can even run specialized Android apps on it to truly unlock the power of this s





The White Lotus Season 3 cast meeting Moo Deng is the crossover you didnt know you needed
Mashable / 3h
Moo Deng might not be the internet's main animal attraction anymore, but there's clearly still a lot of love out there for the pygmy hippo. In the deeply wholesome video above, The White Lotus Season 3 stars Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola (aka the two youngest siblings in the troubled Ratliff family) pay Moo Deng and her family a visit at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo. It's as adorable as y





Beats Studio Pro headphones are down by $150 at Best Buy
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $150: As of Feb. 26, Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale for $199.99 at Best Buy. That's 42% off their list price of $349.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro Headphones $199.99 at Best Buy $349.99 Save $150.00 Good deals on headphones aren't only found during big sale events. Sometimes retailers will offer very nice discounts outside of these sales for shoppers to en





These are our favorite Delta Sky Clubs in the US — and a card we love that gets you access
The Points Guy / 4h
Delta Sky Clubs® are among the nicest airline lounges you’ll find in the U.S., and Delta Air Lines has made a major investment in its lounge network over the past decade. New Delta Sky Clubs, including a fabulous 35,000-square-foot club in the new Terminal C at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), have opened from coast to coast. Not to mention, there’s the newest outpost at Charlotte Douglas Inte





Trump’s $5 Million ‘Gold Card’: A Fast Track To U.S. Citizenship For The World’s Wealthiest—Including Warlords?
View from the Wing / 4h
The new proposal is being called the Trump Gold Card or Trump Visa but of course there was already a Trump Visa, issued by Chase. Continue reading ...





Regie.ai injects sales enablement with AI, but keeps humans in the loop
28TechCrunch / 4h
There’s no sure-fire approach to sales enablement, the process of providing a sales team with the resources it needs to close deals. Some teams are deficient on the prospecting side — that is, identifying and contacting potential customers. Others require help getting deals over the finish line. To meet these diverse wants, founders Matt Millen […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers





Anagram takes a gamified approach to employee cybersecurity training
TechCrunch / 4h
Despite employers requiring their employees to complete yearly cybersecurity training courses, human-driven cybersecurity breaches still happen. The problem could even get substantially worse as generative AI increases the scale and personalization of social engineering campaigns. Anagram, formerly known as Cipher, is taking a new approach to employee cybersecurity training that the company hopes





Apple is keeping its DEI program
Engadget / 4h
Apple is far from saintly , but, compared to its fellow tech giants, it did something right. The company's shareholders have voted to keep its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, following a push by conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), to remove them, Reuters reports . The Center's proposal, Request to Cease DEI Efforts , failed 8.84 billion votes





Satya Nadella says AI is yet to have its Excel moment
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Microsoft CEO says AI is yet to have its Excel moment The real benefits should be measured in its GDP contribution AI will allow knowledge workers to focus on knowledge work Satya Nadella has said that AI should be measured on its benefit to GDP, rather than “self-claiming some AGI milestone,” the Microsoft CEO said on Dwarkesh Patel’s podcast earlier this month. “That's just nonsensical benchmar





I Paid For Facebook Marketplace Ads, But Was It Worth It?
How-To Geek / 4h
These days, Facebook Marketplace is my favorite place to sell stuff I don't need anymore, but it can still present struggles of its own. So, did spending a little money on ads make my life easier?





Xbox February update lets players stream even more of their own games including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Xbox's February update has expanded the fittingly named 'stream your own game collection' feature, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play more games that they own via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The news comes from an official Xbox Wire post. Alongside now being able to invite your friends to a cloud gaming multiplayer session, the post details all the games now added to the stream your own game





Sorry, Samsung fans: the tri-fold Galaxy phone might not make it to the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
A new rumor suggests the Samsung Galaxy tri-fold phone won't be revealed at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked after all Prior rumors suggested the new device would be revealed alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 We aren't convinced by either side of the argument We’ve heard plenty about the rumored Samsung Galaxy tri-fold (or, as Samsung might call it, multi-fold) phone recently, but





YouTube Ads Are Getting Slightly Less Annoying
How-To Geek / 4h
No-one enjoys adverts interrupting their YouTube viewing, so you'll be pleased to hear that mid-roll ads are soon becoming slightly less annoying.





Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Price Drop Makes It Cheaper Than a Galaxy Watch Ultra With Huge Trade-In Savings
94Gizmodo / 4h
Save up to $1,200+ on Samsung Galaxy s25 Ultra. Get up to $900 instant trade-in credit and up to $300 Samsung credits.





Earn Up To 5,000 Bonus AAdvantage Loyalty Points: Check Your Account
One Mile at a Time / 4h
American AAdvantage has just launched a new promotion for members. It’s possible that this is targeted, though it at least seems to be pretty widely available. Earn 500 bonus AAdvantage Loyalty Points per segment Nowadays Loyalty Points are the metric by which you earn elite status in the American AAdvantage program. You can earn Loyalty Points through a variety of methods, ranging from flying, t





Google Pixel 9a price details just leaked online – and there's good and bad news
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
More Pixel 9a pricing leaks have now emerged The 128GB model may match the Google Pixel 8a However, the 256GB version could cost more The mid-range Google Pixel 9a could be with us as soon as next month , and freshly-leaked pricing information gives us some idea of how much this phone is going to cost across the world – and it seems Google will manage to hit the price points of last year's model.





Looking for a new TV? The 43-inch Fire TV 4-Series is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon.
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $160: As of Feb. 26, the 43-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD TV is on sale for $209.99. That's 43% off its list price of $369.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV 43-Inch 4-Series 4K UHD TV $209.99 at Amazon $369.99 Save $160.00 If you've been on the hunt for a new TV but don't want to shell out a ton of cash, the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series is a great smart TV budget pick.





Thank Goodness, That Free Ad-Supported Version of Microsoft Office Was Just a Test
100+Gizmodo / 4h
The free version of Microsoft features a 15-second ad that plays every few hours and locks away useful features behind a paywall.





8 Best Toaster Ovens (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Wired / 4h
Toaster ovens are the Swiss Army knives of the modern kitchen. Our top pick could replace your full-size oven.





Apple tipped to launch smart doorbell with both Face ID and MagSafe –here's how it could work
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
A new leak claims Apple’s smart doorbell will have MagSafe compatibility This could allow it to be wirelessly recharged, but there are few details The doorbell is also expected to feature Face ID security There are several great ways you can use Face ID to improve your security, such as unlocking your iPhone and confirming purchases. But there’s one device that feels like a natural fit for Face I





The biggest pop culture references in Osgood Perkins The Monkey
Mashable / 4h
The Monkey and Longlegs filmmaker Osgood Perkins reveals his major pop culture inspirations for his latest film. Spoiler, it's A LOT of National Lampoon's 'Vacation'. The Monkey is now in theaters.





11 standouts from Steam Next Fest’s thousands of free game demos
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
If you head over to the Steam Next Fest charts right now, Valve will offer you a glimpse of the 2,228 games offering free downloadable demos as part of the event through Sunday, March 3. That is way too many games to effectively evaluate in such a short time, even with the massive resources of the Ars Orbiting HQ. But we haven't let that stop us from trying. With the assistance of some early acce





Bridgetown Research raises $19M to speed up due diligence with AI
20TechCrunch / 4h
Birdgetown Research has raised $19 million in a round co-led by Accel and Lightspeed to deploy AI agents for business decisions and M&A deals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Southern Water denies claims it offered $750,000 ransom to ransomware hackers
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Southern Water avoids question on ransomware payout February 2024 attack saw customer data stolen in apparent attack It is left unclear if the payment was made or not Southern Water has avoided confirming or denying claims it paid a ransomware demand to hackers following a major cyberattack. News broke that the company suffered a ransomware attack back in February 2024 which reportedly saw it los





Where to Stream 2025’s Best Picture Oscar Nominees
Wired / 5h
Wicked, Anora, The Brutalist—many of this year’s Academy Award nominees are available to watch online. Here’s where to steam the 2025 Oscar movies.





Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
One Mile at a Time / 5h
During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had the chance to check out several lounges at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). After checking out the Capital One Lounge , my next stop was the Chase Sapphire Lounge . The Chase Sapphire Lounge network has been growing nicely. This particular Chase Sapphire Lounge, along with the one at New York Kennedy Airport (JFK) , are unique. That’s because th





Technology shapes relationships. Relationships shape technology.
MIT Technology Review / 5h
Greetings from a cold winter day. As I write this letter, we are in the early stages of President Donald Trump’s second term. The inauguration was exactly one week ago, and already an image from that day has become an indelible symbol of presidential power: a photo of the tech industry’s great data barons seated front and center at the swearing-in ceremony. Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Jeff Bezos, a





Welcome to robot city
MIT Technology Review / 5h
Tourists to Odense, Denmark, come for the city’s rich history and culture: It’s where King Canute, Denmark’s last Viking king, was murdered during the 11th century, and the renowned fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen was born there some 700 years later. But today, Odense (with a population just over 210,000) is also home to more than 150 robotics, automation, and drone companies. It’s part





Job titles of the future: Pharmaceutical-grade mushroom grower
MIT Technology Review / 5h
Studies have indicated that psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin and MDMA, have swift-acting and enduring antidepressant effects. Though the US Food and Drug Administration denied the first application for medical treatments involving psychedelics (an MDMA-based therapy) last August, these drugs appear to be on the road to mainstream medicine. Research into psilocybin led by the biotech company





AI is helping hackers get access to systems quicker than ever before
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Hackers are carrying out attacks faster than ever, report claims ReliaQuest research says encryption of exfiltrated data is becoming less likely Phishing remains the top attack vector As well as boosting businesses across the world, the adoption of AI by security teams and hackers has also changed the cybercrime landscape, with new research from ReliaQuest claiming cybercriminals are now faster t





Every Generation of Xbox Ranked from Worst to Best
How-To Geek / 5h
Microsoft's Xbox console brand is the youngest contender in the console market, yet they already have a storied history that I'm going to rank, by generation, in under five minutes, in a super-scientific not-at-all subjective way.





Conan OBriens interview with Jimmy Kimmel is as hilariously chaotic as youd expect
Mashable / 5h
Whenever Conan O'Brien is a guest on a show, you know it's going to be a memorable appearance ( hello Hot Ones ). The clip above of the upcoming Oscars host chatting to Jimmy Kimmel didn't disappoint either, with O'Brien roasting Kimmel over his Oscars hosting advice ("Jimmy is obsessed with sitting down as much as possible") before talking about his upcoming appearance in the A24 movie If I Had





Following the Black Ops 6 easter egg, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 seems to have been listed by Singapore's ratings board
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 has been rated by Singapore's IMDA It appears to be slated for a 2025 release This follows a cheeky Black Ops 6 easter egg hinting at the game A Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 remake feels increasingly more likely now as the game appears to have been rated in Singapore of all places. As reported by IGN , Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 has appeared on the website for the Infocom





Hostinger integrates dark web scanning into hPanel
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For the first time, dark web scanning is integrated into a hosting panel Get security recommendations if your data is found Hostinger claims over 50% of customers find data previously disclosed on dark web Many security tools already let you know when personal information has been leaked and shared on the dark web, but unless you check, you won’t know whether your data has been disclosed. This ca





The burglar is back in The Sims 4 and, while they may have taken ten years to add, at least it's free
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Burglars have finally been added to The Sims 4 in a free update They can break into your virtual home and steal your most valuable stuff You're able to protect yourself in a variety of ways Hide your valuables and install a burglar alarm, because the fan-favorite crafty criminals are back in The Sims 4. The update coincides with the 25th anniversary of The Sims franchise and has launched ahead of





Framework’s first desktop PC is optimized for gaming and local AI inference
TechCrunch / 5h
Framework, the company that is better known for its modular, repairable laptops, just released its first desktop computer. It’s a small desktop PC that punches above its weight. The most interesting part is what’s inside the device. Framework is one of the first companies to use AMD’s recently announced Strix Halo architecture, also known as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona





I'm a working musician, and as Spotify says its not to blame how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Spotify: "how much money goes to artists and songwriters depends on their own contracts" Many tracks on Spotify don't generate royalties, and it favors big artists There are still ways to support artists directly, though Spotify is getting annoyed with artists accusing it of hoarding all the money from streaming music. Speaking to our colleagues over on MusicRadar , it pointed a finger at the mid





A convincing Google Pixel 9a hands-on video has mysteriously disappeared, but I think it could’ve been the real thing
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
A video has surfaced which supposedly shows the rear panel of the Google Pixel 9a The video has since been deleted, but reuploaded by others We have no way to confirm whether the phone is real or fake, but it looks convincing With the Google Pixel 9 , Google Pixel 9 Pro , and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL all settling into spots on our list of the best Android phones , fans are naturally wondering when w





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 26, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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





Nomagic picks up $44M for its AI-powered robotic arms
20TechCrunch / 5h
Regions like the U.S. and Europe have been doubling down on rebuilding their industrial muscle after decades of closing down factories and outsourcing the work to countries like China. To that end, a fast-growing Polish startup called Nomagic, which builds robotic arms for picking, packing and moving in logistics operations, has raised $44 million in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo





Your next Android phone could get up to eight years of software updates – but there are catches
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Phones running the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip can get up to eight years of software support. This will extend to future Android phones running Qualcomm chips. However, will anyone actually use a phone for eight years? We're not so sure. More and more Android phones could come with longer software and security support, thanks to a partnership between Google and Qualcomm. The crux of this partnership





Here's everything Amazon promised back when it teased the future conversational Alexa AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Hey Alexa, how many days has it been since September 20, 2023? I’ll tell you – It’s been 525 days since then. That’s a fact which has been on my mind, and potentially yours and countless other Alexa users, as that’s the date of the last Amazon Devices event at which Alexa AI was unveiled. Essentially, Amazon's plan for its virtual assistant, which lives in countless Echo devices, was to get a lar





Warner Bros. has closed three studios and canceled its Wonder Woman game
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Warner Bros. has closed Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego The company intends to focus more closely on key franchises Monolith Productions was the developer of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle-earth: Shadow of War Warner Bros. has closed three major studios, Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego, in an effort t





The AI Hype Index: Falling in love with chatbots, understanding babies, and the Pentagon’s “kill list”
MIT Technology Review / 6h
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. The past few months have demonstrated how AI can bring us together. Meta released a model that can translate speech from more than 100 languages, and people across the world are finding solace, assis





Nike's new Vaporfly 4 is the lightest model in the franchise's history
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Nike has unveiled two brand-new supershoes The Vaporfly 4 is the lightest model in the franchise's history The new Streakfly 2 is an ultra-responsive shoe for short distances Nike has unveiled two brand-new super shoes, including the next iteration of the Vaporfly, which it says is the lightest model yet. Nike manufactures some of the best running shoes on the market, and its new Vaporfly 4 and S





Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: No Ultra, but Close Enough
How-To Geek / 6h
The middle child in Samsung's latest flagship phone lineup, the Galaxy S25+ , is somewhat easy to overlook. However, that would be a mistake. Sure, it's almost the same as the Galaxy S24+ and the S23+ before it, but it's still an excellent phone for those looking to upgrade. It's so close to being the Ultra I'd argue this is the model most people should buy.





Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for You
59Wired / 6h
Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.





Tech Life: Could AI pick the next James Bond?
BBC News / 6h
With Amazon in charge of James Bond, could they use AI for scripts and casting?





Oh My: Dead Body Placed Next To Couple On Qatar Airways Flight
69One Mile at a Time / 6h
The BBC reports on a recent incident that happened on a Qatar Airways flight. I’ve gotta say, this sounds pretty bad, though given the crew’s failure in handling this proactively, passengers should’ve probably advocated for themselves a bit more… Woman dies on flight, corpse placed next to others An Australian couple has come forward with a rather traumatic incident that happened recently, while





Google Gemini's new Code Assist tool might finally be the help I need to get coding
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Google makes Gemini Code Assist more widely available "Practically unlimited" usage on offer to developers everywhere Powered by Gemini 2.0 and supporting more than 20 coding languages Google has unveiled new plans to help users get better at coding with a major expansion of its Gemini Code Assist platform. The move will see the Gemini 2.0-powered service available for free for developers across





Save $10 on the Apple Pencil (USB-C) at Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $10 : As of Feb. 26, the Apple Pencil (USB-C) is on sale for $69 at Amazon. That's a 13% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Pencil (USB-C) $69.00 at Amazon $79.00 Save $10.00 The latest Amazon discount to catch our eye is none other than the Apple Pencil (USB-C) . A handy little accessory to your iPad , this stylus is on sale again. As of Feb. 26, this model





Learn how to invest in crypto for just $35
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Learn the fundamentals of crypto with the 2025 Complete NFT and Blockchain Masterclass Bundle , on sale for $34.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Apex Learning The 2025 Complete Guide to NFT & Blockchain Masterclass Bundle $34.99 $120.00 Save $85.01 Crypto has been around for a while, but there's still a pretty steep learning curve for newcomers. Like any investment, trying to learn on you





Check out this tiny magnetic speaker
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Pocket Popper is a magnetic mini wireless speaker that's on sale for only $21.99 (reg. $24). There's a lot of room between weak phone speakers and big ol' bass-boosted party speakers. If you want something small enough to carry with you with enough sound to enhance streaming and music, check out the Pocket Popper . This mini wireless speaker doubles as a kickstand that attaches to your





This $275 desktop comes with all the fixins
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: This HP EliteDesk comes with a mouse, keyboard, and more for $274.97. Whether you're working remotely or still in school, it's useful to have a dedicated workspace at home. The only problem is it's kind of expensive to set all that up. You aren't just getting a computer. All those little peripherals like a good mouse and keyboard add up. If you want an affordable option, check out this HP





How to watch Seattle Sounders vs. Antigua GFC online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Seattle Sounders vs. Antigua GFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on Tubi . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Seattle Sounders hold a 3-1 lead over Antigua GFC in their Concacaf Champions Cup first-round matchup, but they'll want to finish the job in style in front of their fans. We're expecting an entertaining game as Seattle





How to watch Real Salt Lake vs. Herediano online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Real Salt Lake vs. Herediano in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on Tubi . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Real Salt Lake were expected to win the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup matchup with Herediano , but the Costa Rican side had other ideas. With the score tied at 0-0, everything is still to play for in the second





How to watch Cincinnati vs. Motagua online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Cincinnati vs. Motagua in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on Tubi . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Cincinnati won the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup matchup against Motagua 4-1, so this second leg feels like a comfortable outing for the Orange and Blue . Motagua need to pull off an incredible shock to progress into





Get the Rosetta Stone app and learn another language (or three) for $220 off
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TL;DR: Study 25 different languages when you get lifetime access to Rosetta Stone on sale for $179.99 (reg. $399). Opens in a new window Credit: Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $179.99 $399.00 Save $219.01 Being able to speak a new language is super useful, but what about the process to actually learn that language? It's not something you can do overnight, but i





Save over $60 on the Garmin vívoactive 5 at Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $69 : As of Feb. 26, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $230.99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 5 $230.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $69.00 If you're looking for a fitness tracker that has a full range of lifestyle and fitness tracking, you'll love the Garmin vívoactive 5 . This watch was released in late 2023, bringing a





My favorite iPad is $70 off for a limited time
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SAVE $70 : As of Feb. 26, the Apple iPad 10th Gen is on sale for $279 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount off the original price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad 10th Gen $279.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $70.00 Looking for a new tablet? You'll love this latest Amazon deal on the Apple iPad 10th Gen . As of Feb. 26, this model is reduced by 20% to just $279. This deal is specific to the





Gozem nets $30M to expand vehicle financing, digital banking in Francophone Africa
TechCrunch / 6h
Since its launch in 2018 as a ride-hailing service in Togo, Gozem has steadily expanded across French-speaking West Africa, integrating a wide range of services as it sought to become a super-app. The company now offers ride-hailing, commerce, vehicle financing, and digital banking across Togo, Benin, Gabon, and Cameroon. Now, in a bid to scale […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers





Hackers publish sensitive patient data allegedly stolen from Australian IVF provider Genea
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Genea gets a court injunction after ransomware gang Termite claims to have leaked patient information © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Orange confirms it suffered breach after hacker leaks company documents
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
A hacker named Rey exfiltrated tens of thousands of records from Orange Romania They demanded payment, but Orange refused The company is now investigating claims of data theft Orange Group has confirmed suffering a cyberattack recently, but has said it is still looking into claims of valuable data was stolen. A member of the HellCat ransomware organization, alias Rey, held access to a “non-critic





Despite a strong start, PS5 Pro sales are now trailing behind the PS4 Pro in the US
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
PS5 Pro sales are now behind PS4 Pro sales in terms of pace This is according to industry analyst Mat Piscatella It comes alongside a wider decline in console sales According to industry analyst Mat Piscatella, sales of the PlayStation 5 Pro have fallen behind the pace of the PlayStation 4 Pro in the roughly three months since its release. Piscatella, executive director of games at market researc





Finally, Samsung's first PCIe 5.0 SSD that you can actually buy is here; after a nearly two-year wait, meet the 9100 Pro
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
After two years, Samsung’s first PCIe 5.0 consumer SSD has (almost) arrived The 9100 Pro doubles speeds over the 990 Pro, hitting 14,800MB/s Launching in April 2025 with up to 4TB models, plus an 8TB version later this year After nearly two years of waiting, Samsung’s first consumer PCIe 5.0 SSD - that people can actually buy - has arrived. The 9100 Pro is the company’s attempt to finally compete





The 8BitDo Ultimate is my favorite Nintendo Switch controller, and now it's finally getting an upgraded version
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
The upgraded 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is launching between March and April 2025 Improvements include TMR thumbsticks, RGB lighting and better software This controller is compatible with Windows and Android devices This is not a drill! The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 - an upgraded version of the gamepad that tops our list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers - is launching very soon. The 8BitDo Ultimate 's succ





Looking for great value gaming TV? Get the Hisense 55-inch U7N QLED 4K TV for under $500.
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $300: As of Feb. 26, the Hisense 55-inch U7N QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $498 at Amazon. That’s $300 off its usual $798 price. Opens in a new window Credit: HIsense Hisense 55-inch U7N QLED 4K Smart TV $498.00 at Amazon $798.00 Save $300.00 I've seen budget 4K TVs try to pack in gaming features before, but most of them miss the mark. The Hisense U7N is not one of those TVs. This 144Hz Mi





This Samsung 55-inch Q60D QLED TV deal is too good to pass up at under $600
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SAVE $250: As of Feb. 26, the Samsung 55-inch Q60D QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale for $547.99 at Amazon. That’s $250 off its usual $797.99 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch Q60D QLED 4K TV $547.99 at Amazon $797.99 Save $250.00 I’ve seen a lot of budget 4K TVs , and most of them cut corners where it hurts. But Samsung’s QLED lineup consistently delivers, and the 55-inch Q6





Thousands of exposed GitHub repos, now private, can still be accessed through Copilot
42TechCrunch / 7h
Data exposed even briefly can live on in generative AI chatbots long after the data is made private. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for February 26 (#626)
How-To Geek / 7h
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.





The hidden costs of data subject access requests (DSARs) on privacy
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
As data privacy laws evolve and the demand for transparency grows, privacy offices are increasingly burdened with the rising cost of processing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). In fact, a 2024 survey indicated a staggering 246% increase in DSARs over the past two years. And they’re costing companies big time – to the tune of $1.5k per request. For offices that handle these privacy requests m





The Twilight Masquerade Booster Box is next in Best Buy’s Pokémon Day restocks
Mashable / 7h
AVAILABLE TODAY: As of Feb. 26, the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Twilight Masquerade Booster Box is available for $160.99 at Best Buy . This restock is part of Best Buy’s Pokémon Day event, where they’re bringing back some of the hardest-to-find Pokémon TCG sets all week. Opens in a new window Credit: Pokémon Pokémon Trading Card Game: Twilight Masquerade Booster Box Pokémon Day is nearly here, and





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 26
Mashable / 7h
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 26
Mashable / 7h
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





Amazon Alexa event live - latest news and rumors ahead of devices and service announcements
27Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Amazon is set to host its first Amazon Devices event since 2023, scheduled for 10am EST / 3pm GMT / 2am ACT on Wednesday, February 26, with many expecting this to be the launching pad for a new, AI-enhanced Alexa, alongside a handful of rumored Echo and Fire TV devices. After announcing Alexa 2.0 alongside an array of hardware launches back in 2023, all has been relatively quiet from Amazon regar





Amazon Alexa event live - latest news and rumors ahead of devices and service announcements
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Amazon is set to host its first Amazon Devices event since 2023, scheduled for 10am EST / 3pm GMT / 2am ACT on Wednesday, February 26, with many expecting this to be the launching pad for a new, AI-enhanced Alexa, alongside a handful of rumored Echo and Fire TV devices. After announcing Alexa 2.0 alongside an array of hardware launches back in 2023, all has been relatively quiet from Amazon regar





Tesla FSD Trained to Drive in China Using Only Internet Chinese Driving Videos
Next Big Future / 7h
Tesla FSD (Full Self Driving version 13.2.6) has been localized to China using only internet driving videos of driving in China. Previously it was believed that Tesla would need to be able to send a lot of driving videos collected in China to retrain the base model. This was not needed. There was no regulatory ... Read more





Everything new on Disney+ in March 2025: Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, Moana 2, Sadie Sink's O'Dessa movie, and more
72Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
February was a busy month for Disney+ , but it seems like March is going to be even more eventful for one of the world's best streaming services . Indeed, from the arrival of Daredevi l's standalone Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) TV series – it's about time! – in Daredevil: Born Again , to the release of Stranger Things star Sadie Sink's dystopian punk-rock opera film O'Dessa and more besides,





Warner Bros. cancels Wonder Woman game, shuts down three studios
Mashable / 8h
Warner Bros. Discovery has cancelled its long-awaited Wonder Woman video game , as well as shut down three game development studios. Another day, another round of layoffs in the video games industry . As first reported by Bloomberg , Warner Bros. Discovery is closing Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego. The company's games division will now focus its efforts






The truth about GenAI security: your business can't afford to “wait and see”
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
One in four UK businesses lack a documented strategy to address generative AI (GenAI) threats, according to research from Ivanti. Let that sink in for a moment. Would we accept the same casual approach to, say, workplace health and safety? Likely not. Yet here we are, watching a technological revolution unfold while many organizations take a dangerously passive stance toward securing it. The spee





Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising Version 2 brings a new playable character, survival mode and no shortage of quality updates
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Version 2.00 if available now It introduces Sandalphon as a new playable character for the game The update also brings plenty of new features and balance adjustments Version 2.00 has arrived for the popular fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising , and it might just be the largest content update the game has seen since its late 2023 launch. Headlining the Ver





What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you
48BBC News / 10h
The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.





UK creative industries launch ‘Make it Fair’ campaign against AI content theft
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
New 'Make It Fair' campaign wants to tackle 'content theft' British creatives band together to urge for stronger copyright law AI uses content without permission or compensation Artificial intelligence and Large Language Models are trained on hoards of online information, including songs, articles, comments, books, drawings, pictures, and more - so if you’ve ever commented on an Instagram post, p





Want a PC with 8 (yes, 8) AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs? Here’s one and OMG, you could even add Intel Arc GPUs
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Comino made the headlines with the launch of Grando, its water-cooled AMD-based workstation with eight Nvidia RTX 5090 GPUs. During the extensive email exchange I had with its CTO/co-founder and commercial director, I found out Grando is far more versatile than I’d come to expect. Dig in its configurator and one will notice that you can configure the system with up to eight RX 7900 XTX GPUs becau





How to watch Afghanistan vs. England online for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Live stream Afghanistan vs. England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is super competitive, meaning every game matters. And that's definitely the case for Afghanistan and England . Both sides lost their opening games, and after Australia vs. South Africa was abandoned due to rain, this game is essentially a





Tesla shares slump after European sales fall
6KBBC News / 11h
Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.