The 20 Longest Nonstop Flights In The World (Up To 9,537 Miles!)
27KOne Mile at a Time / 15h
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a trend whereby airlines have added an incredible number of new ultra long haul flights. In this post, I want to summarize the world’s longest flights, what other ultra long haul flights might be on the horizon, and share why these are more practical than in the past. Why ultra long haul flights are more practical than ever Why have we seen airlines launch so many
U.S. security officials passwords found online, including people in Signal chat
500+Mashable / 23h
U.S. security officials' private contact information and passwords have been found online within days of the Signal scandal . If I had a nickel for every time a breach of tech security involving the Trump administration was revealed this week, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. SEE ALSO: The Trump administration accidentally texted military plans to a
Earn up to 175K points on the Amex Platinum and up to 100K on the Amex Gold with these CardMatch offers
1KThe Points Guy / 18h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. While some truly valuable credit card bonuses are available right now, sometimes the most lucrative offers are reserved for targeted individuals . One of the best places to look for these elevated targeted offers is by using the CardMatch tool , where you might find introductory bonuses that are much highe
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 28
Mashable / 1h
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
Hurdle hints and answers for March 28, 2025
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Combine AI tools like ChatGPT, Anthropic, and Gemini into one powerhouse with this £62 hack
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Ditch the AI clutter and get one tool that does it all — for life. At the Mashable Shop, the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan with lifetime membership is now available for a one-time payment of £61.74 (reg. £416.90). Opens in a new window Credit: 1min.AI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription £61.74 at the Mashable Shop £416.90 Save £355.16 Managing multiple subscriptions for a
Database of All Life Extension Interventions
Next Big Future / 3h
A primary focus of LEV Foundation’s work is to empirically demonstrate the feasibility and value of the divide-and-conquer approach to treating age-related disease – that is, the simultaneous deployment of therapies that independently address the distinct classes of damage that accumulate in aging bodies. With a steadily increasing number of such therapies now showing benefits ... Read more
2025 Moon Phase Calendar: What Is March 28th's Moon Phase?
How-To Geek / 3h
If you're planning on observing the night sky, going for a night hike, or trying to snap a shot of the Moon, the phase is incredibly important. Here's everything you need to know about the current Lunar phase, as well as what you can expect in the near future.
Assassin's Creed maker gets $1.25bn Chinese investment
30BBC News / 3h
Shenzhen-based Tencent, which owns the popular messaging app WeChat, will hold about a quarter of a new subsidiary.
EU Approvals for Tesla FSD Supervised from April-October 2025
Next Big Future / 4h
There are various approvals that will start in Netherlands in April 2025, there will be a EU vote in May 2025 and then the various countries in the EU will approve Tesla FSD from Jun-October 2025.
Tech Life
300+BBC News / 5h
Noland Arbaugh has a chip in his brain to translate his thoughts into computer commands.
NYT Strands hints, answers for March 28
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 28, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 28, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
CoreWeave Scales Back Ambition for Its I.P.O.
NYT > Technology / 5h
The company, which originally expected its shares to be priced between $47 and $55, will ask for $40 a share in a sign of stock market uncertainty.
Krafton acquires controlling stake in Indian gaming studio Nautilus Mobile for $14M
43TechCrunch / 6h
Krafton, known for its titles PUBG and BGMI, has acquired a controlling stake in 12-year-old Indian mobile gaming studio Nautilus Mobile.
The Dyson Airwrap may not be on sale during Amazons spring sale, but two of the best Airwrap dupes are
Mashable / 7h
Best Dyson Airwrap dupe deals from Amazon's spring sale Best for people with wavy or curly hair Shark FlexStyle for curly and coily hair $219.99 (Save $80) Best Airwrap dupe for curling hair (and storage) T3 Aire 360 254.99 (Save $45) I will be the first to admit I'm not the biggest fan of the Dyson Airwrap. After testing it for the first time in 2022 (and several times since) , I can't deny that
You Have to See These Toy Story Runway Looks That Take Cosplay to a New Level
38Gizmodo / 7h
Disney celebrated the Pixar classic turning 30 at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025.
What's next for social media?
BBC News / 7h
Start-up social media firms are looking to capitalise on dissatisfaction with the social media giants.
I refuse to jump on ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli image generator bandwagon because it goes against everything I love about those movies
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
The pink skies, big eyes, and dreamy glow suddenly filling my social media had me excited for half a second about a new Studio Ghibli film. Another moment to look and the artificial origins of the images became as clear as my distate for their spread. The viral Ghibli images produced by ChatGPT this week are not made with malice aforethought, but they represent the worst bits of AI-produced media
Death of a Unicorn‘s Class Commentary Is a Gloriously Gory Release
46Gizmodo / 8h
Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead a killer comedy ensemble in A24's latest release.
Open source devs are fighting AI crawlers with cleverness and vengeance
64TechCrunch / 8h
AI web crawling bots are the cockroaches of the internet, many developers believe. FOSS devs are fighting back in ingenuous, humorous ways.
Amazon Prime members can save $10 on two Grubhub orders of $20 or more with this promo code
Mashable / 8h
Save $10: Through April 7, Amazon Prime users with a Grubhub+ membership can save $5 on two orders of $20 or more with the code HOOP5 . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Get $5 two orders of $20 or more with code HOOP5 For eligible Prime users with a Grubhub+ subscription It turns out one of the best deals during Amazon's spring sale isn't even technically part of the sale. Through April 7 at
CoreWeave's Huge IPO Is Becoming a Disaster, Spelling Trouble for the AI Industry
Futurism / 8h
The AI industry has been a roller coaster ride, to put it lightly. Selling promises of an automation revolution, startups and established tech giants alike have courted billions in funding to fuel AI development. That's led to early-adoption disasters , Wall Street burnouts , and a huge drop in support for AI from businesses around the globe. Now, the sector faces its toughest challenge yet: the
Warner Bros’ Looney Tunes Loathing Has Leaped From the Digital to the Physical World
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The building that was known as Termite Terrace during animation's heyday will be exterminated.
A Three-Year Subscription to Surfshark VPN Is Less Than $70 Today
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been meaning to try a VPN but keep putting it off because of price tags and commitment anxiety, this Surfshark deal might break your cycle. StackSocial is offering a three-year subscription to the Surfshark VPN Starter Plan for $83.99 , but with code SURF20 , it d
You Can Get Discounted Bundles of Music, Movies, and Books at Amazon and Target
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon's spring sale is halfway done, and we've done some work to single out the best deals available , but many other retailers—like Target and Best Buy—have been going tit for tat, matching prices and spinning up aggressive deals of their own. Amazon's ongoing buy-two-get
This Is the Best Robot Vacuum-Mop Combo I've Used, and It's 45% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Getting my floor clean is not for the weak. There's the muddy paw prints, the mulch the dog tracks in, and I'm notoriously messy when cooking in my kitchen. I have created, unintentionally, the perfect lab for testing robot vacuums and mops, and not for nothing, but I'm rar
Elon Musk makes request to Reddit CEO to take down posts he didnt like
100Mashable / 9h
Elon Musk is no fan of content moderation. When Musk acquired Twitter back in 2022, one of the driving forces behind his decision to buy the social media platform was content moderation, especially involving bans on right-wing accounts that he liked. Now, Musk appears to be trying to exert control over content moderation on social media platforms he doesn't even own. According to a new report in
Delta becomes next airline to target Southwest elites with a limited-time status match
The Points Guy / 9h
Delta Air Lines is the latest carrier to take advantage of Southwest Airlines’ overhaul . For the Southwest Rapid Rewards customers who aren’t thrilled with the recent changes, Delta’s SkyMiles program has launched a limited-time status match offer just for Southwest elite members, offering A-List and A-List Preferred members a temporary match to Gold Medallion and Platinum Medallion status, resp
Disappointed That The Sims 5 Isn't Happening? InZOI is the Game You're Looking For
How-To Geek / 9h
Over ten years after its launch, The Sims 4 is still an EA flagship title. Unfortunately, without The Sims 5 on the horizon, it seems it will remain that way for the foreseeable future. If you feel let down by EA's reluctance to create a sequel, you might be looking in the wrong direction. InZOI is the new competitor to The Sims , and it seems like it's going to live up to the hype.
ChatGPT 4o Applies Any Style to Photos
Next Big Future / 9h
ChatGPT 4o image recreation ca take a photo and apply all kinds of styles. Styles: Studio Ghibli Wallace and Gromit Rick and Morty Attack on Titan Improved capabilities OpenAI trained the 4o native image models on the joint distribution of online images and text, learning not just how images relate to language, but how they ... Read more
Even More Venmo Accounts Tied to Trump Officials in Signal Group Chat Left Data Public
500+Wired / 9h
WIRED has found four new Venmo accounts that appear to be associated with Trump officials who were in an infamous Signal chat. One made a payment with a note consisting solely of an eggplant emoji.
Trump can’t fire us, FTC Democrats tell court after being ejected from office
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission who were fired by President Trump sued him today, saying their removals are "in direct violation of a century of federal law and Supreme Court precedent." "Plaintiffs bring this action to vindicate their right to serve the remainder of their respective terms, to defend the integrity of the Commission, and to continue their work for the Americ
Study of Lyft rideshare data confirms minorities get more tickets
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
It's no secret that "driving while black" is a real phenomenon. Study after study has shown that minority drivers are ticketed at a higher rate, and data from speed cameras suggests that it's not because they commit traffic violations more frequently. But this leaves open the question of why. Bias is an obvious answer, but it's hard to eliminate an alternative explanation: Minority groups may eng
New Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX: Stylish But Small
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
In September 2024, Virgin Atlantic announced plans to open its latest Clubhouse lounge location, which is the sixth in the network. There’s now an exciting update , as the lounge is officially opening. Basics of the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse LAX A Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is opening at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as of tomorrow (March 28, 2025). The 4,401 square foot lounge is locate
Facebook’s New Friends Tab Brings App Back to Its Roots
21NYT > Technology / 10h
A new Friends Tab will feature posts from a user’s friends and relatives, which was the original mission of the app.
This M4 Mac Mini Deal Is the Cheapest Way to Get Apple's Newest Chip
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Are you reading this article on a computer monitor? Typing away in the comments on a keyboard? Then why would you buy yet another MacBook when you could get the same power and convenience for much less by opting for a Mac Mini? Right now you can pick one up at Amazon for un
Just bought a Kindle? Stock your library with these deals from the Kindle store.
Mashable / 10h
Best Kindle Book deals Best Kindle book deal 'Anxious People' by Fredrik Backman $2.99 (Save $15.01) Best non-fiction deal 'Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith' by John Krakauer $1.99 (Save $18.01) Best thriller deal 'One Perfect Couple' by Ruth Ware $2.99 (Save $27) Best romance deal 'The Lucky One' by Nicholas Sparks $2.99 (Save $6) Best sci-fi deal 'Wool' by Hugh Howey $1.99 (
Ousted FTC Commissioners Sue Trump Over Firings
59Gizmodo / 10h
"In a world where any of us can be removed for any reason at any time, it doesn't matter what commissioners think," FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya told Gizmodo.
How to Open a Mac App Package (And Why You'd Want To)
How-To Geek / 10h
More often than not, Mac applications come in a neat little package, instead of a mess of folders. If you want to uninstall an app, simply delete the package and most of the time it's all gone.
A new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse is opening at LAX, and we got a sneak peek
The Points Guy / 10h
Travelers flying through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in the coming days might notice a discreet new pop of bright red out of the corners of their eyes as they walk through Tom Bradley International Terminal. That’s because Thursday marked the official ribbon cutting for Virgin Atlantic’s latest Clubhouse lounge, and TPG was on hand to get a sneak peek at the new space and all the amen
American Airlines Pilots Told To Delay Flights And Leave The Cockpit Over Missing Meals
View from the Wing / 10h
The American Airlines pilot union is telling its members to delay flights if their crew meal isn’t properly loaded for them. Continue reading ...
Certification platform Certiverse nabs $11M Series A led by Cherryrock
94TechCrunch / 10h
Certification platform Certiverse raised an $11 million Series A led by Cherryrock Capital, it announced this week. The company was founded by Ruben Garcia, Pablo Meyer, and Federico Lopez in 2023. It lets organizations develop certification exams at, its founders say, far less cost than traditional methods. Certifications are an age-old method to gain technical […]
The Amazon Spring Sale has great deals on Minecraft Lego sets
Mashable / 10h
SAVE UP TO 36%: The Amazon Big Spring Sale has dozens of Minecraft Lego sets on sale for up to 36% off. Best Minecraft Lego deals during the Amazon Big Spring Sale Best overall Minecraft Lego set deal Lego Minecraft The Badlands Mineshaft $49.99 (save $10) Best mega Minecraft Lego set deal Lego Minecraft The Crafting Box 4.0 $74.68 (save $5.31) Best Minecraft Lego deal under $20 Lego Minecraft Th
Blue Origin’s Upcoming Launch Is by Far the Most Annoying Private Mission Yet
28Gizmodo / 10h
Does Katy Perry even like space?
Screamboat Is a Both a Steamboat Willie Horror Movie and Hardcore Disney Fan Film
40Gizmodo / 10h
Director Steven LaMorte talks to io9 about infusing his public domain horror film with tons of Disney lore.
As Top Officials Were Messaging a Group Text About Bomb Plans, Their Passwords Were Leaked Online
100+Futurism / 10h
We're on week two of the fallout from the Signal group chat scandal — and apparently, there's a lot more where that came from. Reporters at Germany's Der Spiegel have, as the newspaper reported , uncovered private contact information for defense secretary Pete Hegseth, director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz — the same guy who added
Nintendo's new app gave us another look at the Switch 2, and there's something different with the Joy-Con
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The just released Nintendo Today app screenshots are giving us another look at the new Joy-Cons The image shows Joy-Cons with an extra button in front of the Switch 2 It remains to be seen what the "C" Button is for. While Nintendo didn’t shed many details on the forthcoming Switch 2 during its Direct stream earlier today (March 27, 2025), the gaming giant did let some facts about its upcoming, h
These 5 Companies Make Linux-First PCs
47How-To Geek / 11h
If you want to use a Linux computer, you may assume you need to buy a Windows PC and install Linux on it. That's not the case if you look into these PC makers that sell Linux-native computers.
One Battle After Another trailer: Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson team up for a wacky tale of revolution
Mashable / 11h
Leonardo DiCaprio is on a quest to save his daughter in the trailer for One Battle After Another , directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ( Licorice Pizza ). Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland , One Battle After Another stars DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson, an ex-revolutionary who's been out of the game for a while. Case in point? His failure to remember a series of (admittedly convoluted) codes. "L
Is Reddit down? Site experiences March 27 outage
Mashable / 11h
Reddit ran into some problems on Thursday. A Reddit outage started roughly between 3 and 4 p.m. ET on Thursday and is currently ongoing at the time of publication. Tens of thousands of users reported the outage on Down Detector ( Note: Ziff Davis owns both Mashable and Down Detector ), and this reporter can personally confirm the outage. Reddit is not working for me on either a web browser or the
This app turns your smartphone into a scanner for just A$66
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Always have a scanner on hand with SwiftScan VIP , now A$66 (reg. A$317) when you use the code TAKE30 at the Mashable Shop through 27 April. It's surprising how often we need to keep track of a receipt, make a copy, or digitize an important document. Though they are hard to track down these days, scanners can really come in handy. Since most of us don't even have a printer that is easily a
Samsung Frame TV at Black Friday pricing, plus dupes on sale during Amazons spring sale
Mashable / 11h
A quick look at the best Frame TV and Frame dupes on sale Best Samsung Frame deal Samsung 65-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV (LS03D) $1,297.99 at Walmart (save $700) Best Frame dupe deal TCL 75-inch NXTVISION 4K QLED Frame TV (A300W) $1,299.99 at Best Buy (save $500) Of all of the TVs that go on sale during major shopping holidays, Samsung Frame TV deals are consistently heavily sought out — and the bi
This Acer Gaming Laptop With an RTX 4050 Is Just $600 Today
How-To Geek / 11h
Best Buy has a great deal on the Acer Nitro V gaming laptop, giving you a rare chance to get a dedicated graphics machine for under $300 less than it normally goes for. This budget gaming laptop doesn’t go on sale for this low often, so it is a strong choice for gamers and students.
Unpacking ‘Good Quests,’ Christianity, and Caviar Bumps
47Wired / 11h
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts ask what impact religion will have on Silicon Valley.
Can you pay taxes with a credit card?
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Have you thought about paying for your taxes with a credit card but weren’t sure if that was a smart move or not? On one side, charging your taxes to a rewards credit card could mean you earn cash back , points or miles toward travel. On the other side, you could incur hefty service fees depending on the a
HP's ridiculously fast Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 laptop with 128GB RAM goes on sale everywhere in the US, but it won't be cheap
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
HP ZBook Ultra G1a comes with a massive 126GB RAM and 2TB SSD Preorders are available now, priced between $3,797 and $4,049 at US retailers ZBook Ultra G1a is built for AI, data analysis, and video production HP has revealed the ZBook Ultra G1a, a mobile workstation that features a 16-core AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 processor with a 3GHz base clock and 5.1GHz boost speed. The new device will handl
ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli AI Art Trend Is an Insult to Life Itself
60Gizmodo / 11h
Open AI's latest update to ChatGPT ignores any prior restraint and jumps headfirst into aping the actual talents of Studio Ghibli.
The M4 Mac Mini Exceeded Our Expectations, Now It's $100 Off
How-To Geek / 11h
The new M4 Mac Mini is one of the best-value desktop computers available today, packing Apple's latest processor, a minimum 16GB of RAM, and a stunningly compact design. Now, for a limited time, you can grab a M4 Mac Mini at Amazon for just $500.
Google announces Maps screenshot analysis, AI itineraries to help you plan trips
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After a long and gloomy winter, many people are looking forward to some summer travel. Google has some new tools to help you plan, but like most of what Google does now, the new features lean heavily on AI . And unusually, the most interesting of these additions is launching first on iOS. Google says that lots of people tend to take screenshots when they're planning a trip. Instead of letting tho
ChatGPT Starts Blocking Studio Ghibli-Style Images After Trend Goes Viral
100+Futurism / 11h
Right after OpenAI debuted its new GPT-4o image generation capabilities , tech bros flooded the internet with AI-made cartoons and memes imitating the style of the iconic Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli. The wave of ersatz Ghibli art was inescapable in AI spheres. One particularly viral example depicted JFK's assassination. Many have uploaded personal photos to be redrawn into a still from
Garmin’s New Paid Tier Is Filled With AI, but Actually Seems Useful
Gizmodo / 12h
Garmin Connect+ offers a host of AI-powered services and stats, and they're cheaper to access than some of the competition.
United Explorer Card Review: Rich Benefits & 80K Bonus Miles
32One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for The New United℠ Explorer Card Chase and United offer a suite of co-branded credit cards , which have been completely overhauled . In this post, I want to take a close look at The New United℠ Explorer Card . This is a great card for someone who flies United occasionally, and values benefits that will make their travel experience better. United Airlines Explorer Card Basics For
This Is the Air Fryer I Use Every Day, and It's 40% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A good air fryer doesn’t need to have a ton of bells and whistles. For the most part, the convection heating function is highly effective in both cheap and pricey models. So if you have few demands like I do—just make the food hot and crispy—then you’ll enjoy a reliable bas
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Is $253 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you need a sturdy watch to meet all your athletic and adventurous needs, good news: You can save big right now on the LTE Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra . The watch is currently 39% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale . Normally priced at $649.99, the current discount brings
The best investment I ever made was this Miele vacuum — and Amazon has it on sale
Mashable / 12h
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Miele C1 Turbo Team Vacuum $375.20 at Amazon $469 Save $93.80 When people learn I'm a shopping reporter their first question is always — what should I buy? I could tell them about any of the stellar tech I test daily, from headphones to e-readers , but the first thing that comes to mind, the product I'm most enthusiastic about, is one I bought myself. I love m
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a '90s-style beat-'em-up in the mold of Shredder's Revenge
Engadget / 12h
There's a lot in the world to be angry about today. So, why not do like we did in the '90s and channel that aggression into beating the living hell out of bad guys in a delightfully loud and over-the-top arcade game? Marvel Cosmic Invasion takes characters like Spider-Man, Captain America and Wolverine and gives them a beat-'em-up that looks straight out of a grunge-era cabinet. If this sounds li
The Animated Avatar Aang Film Adds a Series Veteran, Steven Yeun
37Gizmodo / 12h
There's no word on who he's playing, but he previously voiced The Legend of Korra 's Avatar Wan.
iPads and Fendi Handbags Among $200k of Stolen Packages Found in UPS Driver’s Home
61Gizmodo / 12h
If you live in south Texas and are missing an iPad you might want to read this story.
Marriott Bonvoy: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more
31The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Marriott Bonvoy is a popular hotel loyalty program, especially among U.S. travelers. The program has introduced a number of changes in recent years , including increasing award prices with no notice earlier this year . However, you can still get value when you travel as a Marriott Bonvoy member if you know whe
Nintendo's digital Switch game sharing plan could be so much simpler
Engadget / 12h
In the final days of our pre- Switch 2 world, Nintendo is trying to rethink how sharing games works. The biggest announcement from the company's latest Direct was its upcoming Virtual Game Cards feature , a new approach to sharing digital games that improves on the company's current system, but still carries limitations that keep it from feeling truly modern. Virtual Game Cards attempt to make di
Signalgate explained: what is Signal, and how secure is the messaging app?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
'Signalgate' continues to rumble on, with even more of the Signal messages that were shared between Trump officials – and, inadvertently, The Atlantic – revealed today. But how exactly did this group chat debacle happen, and what does it say about Signal? We've answered all of this and more in our one-stop explainer about the app that's in the eye of a political storm. With robust privacy credent
ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli Style Animations Are Almost Too Good
2KNYT > Technology / 12h
An update to ChatGPT made it easy to simulate Hayao Miyazaki’s style of animation, which has flooded social media with memes.
How to Turn the Steam Deck Into the Ultimate Party Console
How-To Geek / 12h
The Steam Deck is the perfect handheld gaming companion for any PC gamer who wants to take their library on the go, but it’s not just a one-trick pony for personal play.
Shadow Labyrinth, the edgy Pac-Man Metroidvania, arrives on July 18
Engadget / 12h
Shadow Labyrinth , an utterly bonkers riff on Pac-Man and sidescrolling Metroidvania games, will hit digital store shelves on July 18 . It’ll be available for Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S . The game casts players as Swordsman No. 8 as he befriends a yellow orb called Puck. For the gaming historians out there, Puck-Man was the original name for Pac-Man. The gameplay invol
Super Bowl Halftime Show Complaints Focused on Lack of DEI for White People
500+Wired / 12h
The FCC received 125 complaints about Kendrick Lamar’s concert, according to public records obtained by WIRED, with many focusing on the lack of white performers.
Discord is planning an IPO this year, and big changes could be on the horizon
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
As previously rumored, Discord, a popular communications platform, is working with Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase to plan an IPO as soon as this year, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. The report cites people familiar with the matter and notes that more advisors may come on board as the talks progress. This isn't the first we've heard about plans for an IPO; an article in The New York
Elon Musk and Trump win fight to keep DOGE’s work secret
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) don't have to turn over information related to their government cost-cutting operations, at least for now, a federal appeals court ruled yesterday. A federal judge previously ruled that 14 states suing the federal government can serve written discovery requests on Musk and DOGE. Musk, DOGE, and President Trump turned to the US Court of
Pillars of Eternity is getting turn-based combat, all but demanding replays
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
I played a lot of Obsidian's Avowed after it came out . I appreciate that the game offers both a whole lot of world-building lore if you want it, but also the ability to skip it all if you want to get back to grimoires, guns, and scarfing food while dodging attacks. But all those gods and races and islands must have sunk in. As I neared the end of Avowed 's journey, I find myself wondering about
As NASA faces cuts, China reveals ambitious plans for planetary exploration
35Ars Technica - All content / 12h
China created a new entity called the "Deep Space Exploration Laboratory" three years ago to strengthen the country's approach to exploring the Solar System. Located in eastern China, not far from Shanghai, the new laboratory represented a partnership between China's national space agency and a local public college, the University of Science and Technology of China. Not much is known outside of C
“This will be a painful period”: RFK Jr. slashes 24% of US health dept.
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Health Secretary and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slashing a total of 20,000 jobs across the Department of Health and Human Services—or about 24 percent of the workforce—in a sweeping overhaul said to improve efficiency and save money, Kennedy and the HHS announced Thursday. Combining workforce losses from early retirement, the "Fork in the Road" deferred resignation deal, and 1
Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla
100+TechCrunch / 12h
President Trump is slapping 25% tariffs on all cars imported to the United States, including from our immediate North American neighbors. He’s also placed a 25% tariff on certain parts used to build cars. It’s a decision that will likely supercharge the cost of new and used cars, but it’s also a gift to Tesla, […]
Hurdle hints and answers for March 27, 2025
Mashable / 12h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
The Wheel of Time‘s Rafe Judkins on the Show’s Refreshing Approach to Queer Representation
63Gizmodo / 12h
The showrunner discussed the Prime Video series' approach to crafting its diverse fantasy world.
Bill Burr Eviscerates Elon Musk
300+Futurism / 12h
Standup comedian Bill Burr has turned the press tour for his latest Hulu special into a massive roast of Elon Musk — and he isn't pulling any punches . Given the comedian's prominence, it's yet another sign that anti-Musk sentiment is reaching new heights as the CEO attempts to dismantle the federal government and makes plenty of offensive comments, sparking discussions about a coup and a surge i
Why HoneyBook’s $140M in ARR may finally justify its $2.4B ZIRP-era valuation
21TechCrunch / 12h
HoneyBook, a startup last valued in late 2021 at $2.4 billion, told TechCrunch that it hit $140 million in annualized recurring revenue (ARR). This makes HoneyBook one of the few startups with peak-VC-era valuations to report their financials after the market cooled. Many
