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This online database tracks the 100+ legal challenges against Trump
76Mashable / 1h
In the first 24 hours of Donald Trump 's new administration, the president signed 26 executive orders, setting an anti-progressive agenda in motion. Dozens more orders followed in the weeks after, with the Trump administration enacting 89 executive actions as of March, according to the nonpartisan American Presidency Project. Legal challenges rolled in almost immediately. A mere six days after Tr





Bluesky quickly sold out of the T-shirt its CEO wore to troll Mark Zuckerberg
100+TechCrunch / 1h
When Bluesky CEO Jay Graber took the SXSW stage this week, she managed to make fun of Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning Meta at all. Her black T-shirt was emblazoned with black text stretching across the chest and sleeves, similar to the style of a T-shirt that the billionaire founder wore at an event last year. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





10 Outdated Automotive Tech Trends That Need to Go
27How-To Geek / 5h
For the last couple of years, there has been a technological revolution in the automotive industry. From touchscreens to driver assists, there has never been more tech in the average car than there is today. However, not all of this technology is useful






Marriott Bonvoy card offers: Earn valuable points to cover your next stay
The Points Guy / 5min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With over 9,000 properties across more than 35 brand names , there is a Marriott hotel for everyone. When it comes to choosing a Marriott card, there are six options from Chase and American Express that offer many perks that can enhance your stay at Marriott properties. Should you apply for one of these ca





Get 50% off round-trip Breeze Airways flights
65The Points Guy / 5min
Thursday is the last day to get 50% off round-trip Breeze Airways flights . You can use the promo code “GROW” for discounted round-trip base fares, up to half off, through the end of Thursday, March 13. Here’s what you need to know. Deal basics Airline : Breeze Airways Routes : Across the Breeze network How to book : Directly through the airline using the promo code “GROW” Travel dates : March 18





The 40″ Roku Smart TV Is Now Selling for Less Than Its 32″ Counterpart
Gizmodo / 7min
Save over $100 on the 40" Roku Smart TV over at Amazon for a limited time.





Judge Calls DOGE Firings a ‘Sham,’ Orders Thousands of Workers to Be Reinstated ‘Immediately’
Gizmodo / 12min
It's a major setback for Elon's government destruction project.





US Deports 10-Year-Old Girl Who Was Partway Through Brain Cancer Treatment
Futurism / 20min
A 10-year-old girl is now unable to continue her brain cancer treatment after she was deported by US immigration authorities to Mexico, NBC News reports . The girl, an American citizen, and her four siblings, were forced out of the country when the US Customs and Border Protection agency deported her undocumented parents. And according to the mother, the girl and her 15-year-old brother, who suff





What happens when DEI becomes DOA in the aerospace industry?
Ars Technica - All content / 21min
Last month a nonprofit that recognizes exceptional undergraduate women and gender minorities with space and aviation internships, the Brooke Owens Fellowship, announced its latest class of "Brookies." This ninth class of 45 students was selected from more than 400 applications, and they will fan out to aerospace companies across the country, from large firms such as SpaceX and Blue Origin to smal





Google has a fix for your broken Chromecast V2 unless you factory reset
Ars Technica - All content / 21min
Google's venerable 2015 Chromecast attempted to self-destruct earlier this week, upsetting a huge number of people who were still using the decade-old streaming dongles. Google was seemingly caught off guard by the devices glitching out all at the same time, but it promised to address the problem, and it has. Google says it has a fix ready to roll out, and most affected devices should be right as





Meta plans to test and tinker with X’s community notes algorithm
Ars Technica - All content / 21min
Meta plans to test out X's algorithm for Community Notes to crowdsource fact-checks that will appear across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. In a blog , Meta said the testing in the US would begin March 18, with about 200,000 potential contributors already signed up. Anyone over 18 with a Meta account more than six months old can also join a waitlist of users who will "gradually" and "randomly"





In one dog breed, selection for utility may have selected for obesity
Ars Technica - All content / 21min
Labrador retrievers are common pets, but they also work as service dogs, aiding people with sight or hearing impairments. Unfortunately, the breed is particularly prone to getting overweight, and this tendency apparently is more severe in Labradors purpose-bred for service. To figure out the reasons behind this, researchers at Cambridge University investigated potential obesity genes in Labrador





Reminder: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Is a Stone-Cold Masterpiece
Gizmodo / 24min
For no reason besides we felt like it, we revisited the incredible Jim Henson Company prequel series.





Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is unsurprisingly getting a sequel
Engadget / 24min
The Emperor protects! Warhammer 40K fans, it appears you won't have to wait nearly as long for a new Space Marine game as you did for a sequel to the 2011 original. Games Workshop announced today that Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are working on a new installment in the series. "Specific details on gameplay, setting and factions are tightly under wraps, but we can confirm Warhammer 40





I Host My Single-Player Minecraft Worlds on a Server, Here’s Why
How-To Geek / 26min
I love Minecraft . But, more than playing it at my desk, I love playing Minecraft anywhere I am. Here's why I keep my single-player world on a server instead of just my local desktop.





Why Google Gemini Wants Your Search History (and Why I Won't Be Sharing Mine)
Lifehacker / 27min
On Thursday, Google rolled out a number of previously-paywalled Gemini features to free users . You can now use Gemini custom chatbots, which the company calls "Gems"; Deep Research, which runs AI models that "think" through each step of a problem; and upload files to Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, whether you pay for Google's AI services or not. But that's not all: The company also introduced new ex





My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: These Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Lifehacker / 27min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There have been many earbuds with great active noise canceling (ANC) over the years, but none have reached the standard set in 2023 by the Bose QuietComfort Ultra . They are still the best ANC earbuds you can get in 2025 . Right now, you can get them for $219 (originally $2





Oracle is reportedly a top choice for helping run TikTok
TechCrunch / 32min
TikTok has until April to finalize a sale to a U.S.-based buyer, yet uncertainties about the future of the short-form video app remain. However, a new report has emerged, suggesting that Oracle is the leading candidate to serve as the cloud technology partner for managing TikTok in the U.S., according to The Information. Sources including […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u





Get a VPN for life for A$63 and take control of your digital life
Mashable / 40min
TL;DR: For a limited time, get a FastestVPN Pro lifetime subscription that covers up to 15 devices on sale for A$63 (reg. A$951). A virtual private network (VPN) allows you to bypass geoblocking and take control of your digital identity — and there's a great deal to get one for life today. FastestVPN Pro won’t ask you for regular fees. With a one-time purchase, you can get a lifetime subscription





The latest rumors about the Nvidia RTX 5060: Release date, specs, pricing, and more
Mashable / 40min
Customers looking for a budget-friendly graphic card from Nvidia are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the final members of its RTX 50 Series graphics card. With all that interest, we’ve already seen a number of leaks and rumors about what to expect. There has still not been an official announcement, so for the time being, alleged leaked specs are all we have. The RTX 5060 is allegedly coming with





Disco Elysium is coming to Android mobile this summer
Engadget / 41min
Disco Elysium is a critically acclaimed RPG from 2019 that won many accolades for its smart storytelling and writing. Later this year, the game is getting reimagined exclusively for Android devices. This mobile version is slated for a summer 2025 launch. The new format looks akin to what you'd find in a visual novel app rather than to a traditional RPG, based on the trailer and screenshots shared





Millions of Americans are missing out on cheap unlimited cloud storage - how to check if you are one of them
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 48min
Verizon and AT&T are taking the hassle out of personal storage Upgrades for group storage are a game changer Perks like AI photo editing tools could come in handy Taken one photograph too many and run out of cloud storage ? It’s happened to us all at some point, and there’s nothing more frustrating. Faced with the prospect of upgrading your plan and forking out for more capacity, it’s worth explo





Black Mirror is playing the hits in its season 7 trailer
Engadget / 48min
The seventh season of Black Mirror is headed to Netflix on April 10, and based on its first trailer, happily returning to concepts and episodes that have come to define the series. You'll see plenty of the stars that were already announced to be in the new episodes in the trailer, like Paul Giamatti, Issa Rae and Peter Capaldi, along with clear evidence that Season 7 continues storylines showrunn





Why I love Hilton’s approach with ‘free’ breakfast for elite members
The Points Guy / 49min
I don’t really like breakfast all that much, and, typically, if I’m eating it while traveling, it’s because I have an opportunity to eat a local specialty, like a bagel in New York or pain au chocolat in Paris. So, perhaps unsurprisingly, when Hilton first eliminated complimentary continental breakfast for Gold and Diamond elite members in favor of a daily per-person food-and-beverage credit at U





Netflix launches trailer for Black Mirror season 7, giving us a look at its first-ever sequel episode and an unexpected returning character
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 55min
Black Mirror season 7 has its first look trailer at Netflix, and it's as bonkers as ever, teasing what's to come across six episodes when they land on April 10. As ever, it's an anthology so each story will be different, and for the very first time, we've got a sequel episode, a follow-up to the outstanding USS Callister from season 4. While this was confirmed a while back, something else also ca





United CEO Doesn’t Think American Can Become A Premium Airline
49One Mile at a Time / 59min
United CEO Scott Kirby provides the most interesting insights of any US airline CEO. At the JP Morgan Conference this week, he chimed in on a wide range of topics, ranging from a possible merger with JetBlue , to a unique claim about hub profitability . Here’s another fun tidbit — Kirby was asked about the possibility of American becoming a more premium airline, and his response was quite somethi





Gemini Will Mine Your Google Search History to Know Your True Self
33Gizmodo / 1h
This seemed inevitable. You can't have a personal assistant if they don't have access to everything you do.





Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown comes out on May 22
Engadget / 1h
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown will be released on May 22 for PC via Steam . As the name indicates, this is a turn-based strategy RPG. It also happens to be the first turn-based game in franchise history . It’s being developed by Strange Scaffold, who made the fantastic El Paso, Elsewhere . There’s a new trailer with plenty of gameplay, which is always nice. One thing that sets t





White House Abruptly Yanks CDC Nomination of Dave Weldon, Longtime Vaccine Skeptic


23Gizmodo / 1h
The Trump administration withdrew Weldon's nomination just minutes before a crucial Senate committee hearing.





Robots Are Taking Over Public Spaces—Are We Ready?
How-To Geek / 1h
Robots may one day become a constant companion in our daily lives. These machines are functional and utilitarian by nature, like delivery bots and autonomous security guards. But what does our future look like with robots in public spaces?





Blueskys CEO trolled Mark Zuckerberg at SXSW with a T-shirt. You can now buy it.
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Mar. 13, 2025, 3:15 p.m. EDT All sizes of Bluesky's "A WORLD WITHOUT CAESARS" shirt sold out in less than 30 minutes. We've asked the company whether it's planning a restock and will update this story if/when we hear back. Our original story follows. The T-shirt heard around the World Wide Web can now be yours. The social media platform Bluesky has begun selling a version of the shirt wor





Black Mirror Season 7 trailer teases U.S.S. Callister sequel and a Bandersnatch connection
Mashable / 1h
Netflix has released the trailer for Season 7 of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror anthology series, and it's already boasting several connections to prior Black Mirror installments. SEE ALSO: Every 'Black Mirror' episode ever, ranked by overall dread Largest among them is the fact that we're getting a sequel to Season 4's " U.S.S. Callister ," making this the first time Black Mirror has done a dire





Google calls for weakened copyright and export rules in AI policy proposal
TechCrunch / 1h
Google, following on the heels of OpenAI, published a policy proposal in response to the Trump Administration’s call for a national “AI Action Plan.” The tech giant endorsed weak copyright restrictions on AI training, as well as “balanced” export controls that “protect national security while enabling U.S. exports and global business operations.” “The U.S. needs […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights





Amazon is still hosting stalkerware victims’ data weeks after breach alert
TechCrunch / 1h
Amazon won't say if it will stop hosting data from three phone surveillance operations that spilled private data on millions of people. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful credit card review: Moderate annual fee with limited perks
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful® Credit Card is one of several Marriott cards offered by Chase. While it offers a lucrative welcome bonus, the overall benefits fall short of what you might expect from a card with a $250 annual fee. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is ba





Elon Musk's Grok AI Determines Which Political Party Has Performed Better for the Economy
23Futurism / 1h
Elon Musk's " anti-woke " AI chatbot Grok is now apparently a Democratic operative. That's our takeaway, at least, from Grok's response to progressive activist Alex Cole after he tagged the chatbot on X and asked it whether Republicans or Democrats were "better for the economy in the last 30 years." Grok was so eager to shill for Elon Musk's opposition that instead of staying within the timeframe





Microsoft is making a Copilot AI assistant for gamers, but it's not clear what it does
Engadget / 1h
Microsoft just announced the pending availability of Copilot for Gaming , an AI-powered assistant that’s being advertised as a novel way to help players get better at their favorite titles. The company says it will accompany people through games, offering tips, guides and useful information along the way. Microsoft boasts it can also help folks download and launch games, solving the eternal probl





Toyota's self-charging concept EV could help you tackle the daily commute on solar power alone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Toyota's intriguing concept car measures just 8ft in length In some countries, those as young as 14 will be able to drive it Its solar roof generates around 20 miles of range per day Toyota unveiled a selection of new models at an exclusive event in Brussels this week, covering everything from motorsport-inspired road cars to battery-powered SUVs . But look a little harder and you’ll spy the dimi





The FCC is creating a security council to bolster US defenses against cyberattacks
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The FCC is creating a security council This will focus on cyber development and defense A holistic approach to cybersecurity is coming to the US government The new chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, has announced that he will be establishing a security council to protect against cyberattacks, with a specific focus on “persistent and constant threat from foreign ad





‘Podcasting shouldn’t be locked behind walled gardens’: Pocket Casts slams Spotify and makes its web player free to all
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The podcasting app Pocket Casts is carving a new narrative for the future of podcasts in a way that’s almost hard to believe. As of Tuesday (March 1) Pocket Casts has eradicated its basic subscription tier for its web and desktop apps, meaning that you can listen to all of the best podcasts completely free of charge, marking a rather significant move towards making podcasts more accessible and, m





Inside Elon Musk’s ‘Digital Coup’
200+Wired / 1h
Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.





Whoop Can Now Estimate Your VO2 Max
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Whoop, the screenless watchband-like wearable that beat out Oura in my non-watch fitness tracker showdown, has just added a VO2 max feature to its app. Now, just like Garmin, Apple Watch, and others, it can put a number on your cardio fitness and tell you how it changes over time. WHOOP 4.0 with 12 Month Subscription – Wearable Health, Fitness & A





Why You Might Want to Avoid the Latest Chromecast Update
Lifehacker / 1h
Chromecast as a brand has been going through it. Second-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio have been plagued with a strange glitch that essentially leaves these devices unusable. Users are not happy. Google, for their part, has advised not to factory reset the devices as a workaround, saying that the company is working on an official fix. In the meantime, Google rolled out an unrelated update fo





The FCC is creating a new Council for National Security within the agency
Engadget / 1h
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday it's creating a new Council for National Security within the agency. The FCC's announcement doesn't go into much detail about what the group will do, but a list of its broader goals focuses on US competition with China, including in AI and other tech sectors. The FCC's statement on the Council for National Security says its three-part a





Elon Musk Makes Secret Visit to NSA After Saying Agency Needs ‘Overhaul’
30Gizmodo / 1h
The billionaire has previously suggested the NSA needs more straight white men.





Delta A321neo First Class: Stylish, Sort Of Innovative, And Bulky
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Hello from Florida, as I’ve just completed the return portion of our winter ski trip to Niseko . After flying All Nippon Airways’ A380 first class and Hawaiian Airlines’ 787 first class , I finished off my trip by flying Delta Air Lines’ A321neo first class on the 4hr10min flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). I’ll be publishing a full review of this flight soon (it was an event





European spacecraft got rare close-up of Mars lesser-known moon
Mashable / 1h
A European spacecraft on a journey to study NASA 's asteroid crash site did a quick pop-in of Mars on its way, capturing unprecedented images of Mars ' lesser-known moon, Deimos. Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos, but scientists know relatively little about them, especially the smaller one, Deimos. Nearly all of the images they have of it were taken from the Martian surface by rovers, and bec





Life of Chuck‘s Mysterious Teaser Wants You to Know It’s Got Names
Gizmodo / 1h
Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation stars Tom Hiddleston and hits theaters this summer.





United CEO On Buying JetBlue: ‘The Only Airline In Play—But Is JFK Worth It?’
View from the Wing / 1h
At an investor conference this week, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was asked whether United might buy another airline? "JetBlue is the obvious candidate" and don't ask me, go ask JetBlue! Continue reading ...





30 best Marriott hotels in the world
The Points Guy / 1h
Marriott is the largest hotel company in the world. So it’s no surprise that the company offers an incredibly diverse catalog of properties, from budget-friendly options to high-priced stunners around the globe. With over 30 Marriott hotel brands and more than 9,000 properties worldwide, it’s a tall order to find the absolute best of the best. But the best Marriott properties come in all shapes a





Meta, Now Fact-Check Free, Is Testing X-Style Community Notes
Gizmodo / 1h
The crowdsourced notes will appear on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads starting March 18.





Ex-Twitter AI ethics lead Rumman Chowdhury is worried about Musk’s impact on the federal government
TechCrunch / 1h
Rumman Chowdhury, a data scientist, nonprofit founder, and former director of Twitter’s machine ethics team, had strong words for Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during an SXSW panel on Thursday. “When your funding is frozen and you don’t know if you’re gonna be fired, and there’s this, like, absolutely unhinged person […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p





AI server designed for Chinese military use wins major global design award in Europe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Military-grade AI server wins iF Design Award for its rugged modular design Features include electromagnetic shielding, shock resistance, and moisture protection Operates in extreme conditions from -55°C to 70°C without performance loss The iF Design Awards are an international competition recognizing excellence in design across categories such as product, communication, packaging, and user inter





What’s Lost When the Human Drivers Are Gone?
Wired / 1h
This week on Uncanny Valley, we look ahead into a future where driverless cars are mainstream.





This Giant DJI Battery is Amazing, and It's $580 Off
How-To Geek / 2h
You might know DJI for its wide range of drones, but the company makes everything from gimbals to microphones and, of course, portable batteries. DJI makes one of the best portable power stations we've seen, and it's also at one of the best prices we've seen right now. Just for today only, though, so act quickly.





The best premium credit cards: A side-by-side comparison
100+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Picking the best credit cards for your wallet can be challenging. Each offers different perks, and this is especially true for premium cards. And because issuers keep upping the ante by launching new cards, adding benefits and increasing the cards’ annual fees, there’s more competition in this space than e





This Giant DJI Battery is Amazing, and It's $600 Off
How-To Geek / 2h
You might know DJI for its wide range of drones, but the company makes everything from gimbals to microphones and, of course, portable batteries. DJI makes one of the best portable power stations we've seen, and it's also at one of the best prices we've seen right now. Just for today only, though, so act quickly.





The Most Advanced Technology in Cars You Can Experience Today
How-To Geek / 2h
Technology’s role in the automotive world is growing at an exponential rate. It seems like every day that we read announcements of new technological features that will change the way we view cars. However, among the many innovations, there is one piece of tech that stands out, laying the foundation for every other example of innovation.





Minimalist Light Phone III launches March 27
74TechCrunch / 2h
Light, the maker of a minimalist phone designed to help consumers disconnect from smartphone distractions and social media, will launch its newest model, the Light Phone III, on March 27. This version of the device, like its older counterpart, offers a simple black-and-white display and necessary features like support for calls, texts, navigation, alarms, hotspots, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ





Epic is bringing Fortnite to Arm-based Windows systems
Engadget / 2h
Fortnite will be available on Arm-based Windows machines later this year. In a blog post , developer Epic Games said that it is working with Qualcomm to get the hugely popular game compatible with the new Windows architecture by offering Windows on Snapdragon support for Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat, also known as Easy Anti-Cheat. Microsoft has making a big push to convert its computing ecosys





This $10,000 Samsung TV Bundle Can Turn Your Living Room Into the Most Obnoxious Sports Bar
Gizmodo / 2h
There’s no such thing as overkill when it comes to watching sports.





Limited-Time Offer: Get A Southwest Airlines Companion Pass Plus Points With Chase Card Offer
View from the Wing / 2h
Instead of earning just points from an initial bonus, they're offering you points and a Companion Pass. This way a friend or spouse you designate can travel with you free (plus government taxes) whenever you fly - whether you're traveling on points or a paid ticket, as long as there's still a seat for sale on the aircraft. Continue reading ...





This 2020 M1 MacBook Air Is Over $500 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip still holds up as one of the best lightweight laptops Apple has ever made, and right now, you can get a Grade A refurbished model for $514.99 on StackSocial . That means you’re getting a machine that looks nearly new, with little to no





A New 'Add to Calendar' Button Is Coming to Gmail
Lifehacker / 2h
Google is trying to add Gemini AI to all its products. We've even seen the Gemini button in Gmail ( which you can disable if you wish ). Now, the company is starting to get more specific with that email integration, using AI to automatically add events to your Google calendar if an email provides enough details for it. The feature is already rolling out, so Gemini Advanced subscribers and Google





An Entire Country Switched Over to Bitcoin and It's Turned Into a Disaster
62Futurism / 2h
As the United States struggles to get even basic crypto legislation off the starting line, one small nation went all in on blockchain — and it's going about as well as you'd expect. That country is El Salvador, home to the native Pipil people of Cuscatlán, ancient mangrove forests, and for four wild years, the crypto industry. Following the whims of conservative populist Nayib Bukele — who calls





JPMorgan Says Tesla's Outlook Is Grim
100+Futurism / 2h
America's biggest bank is sounding the alarm on Tesla's historic value loss under Elon Musk. As Forbes reports , JPMorgan said in a new note to clients that it's never seen anything quite like the massive value plummet at Tesla, which lost $127 billion in a single day this week as its CEO's politics become more toxic by the day. "We struggle to think of anything analogous in the history of the au





Astronomers Just Created the Most Detailed 3D Map of Cosmic Dust Yet
Gizmodo / 2h
Voluminous clouds of cosmic dust permeate our galaxy, but only recently has software allowed detailed observations of the stuff at scale.





Here’s the One Feature I’m Excited About in the Latest Android 16 Beta Update
Gizmodo / 2h
Android 16 is just around the corner.





How the Rebel Alliance Was Formed in Star Wars‘ Expanded Universe
Gizmodo / 2h
As Andor 's second season prepares to count down the years towards the formal declaration of the Rebellion, we look back at the far more peculiar story behind its formation in Star Wars ' past.





Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric
NYT > Technology / 2h
The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.





Auracast support is coming to Android
Engadget / 2h
Google is updating Android to support Auracast , a Bluetooth LE technology that makes it possible to create, listen to and switch between public broadcasts of Bluetooth audio on the devices you already own. At its simplest, Auracast could let you to tune your Bluetooth earbuds to a muted TV in a public space and hear its audio. For Google, though, it sounds like the company is primarily intereste





10 startups to watch from Y Combinator’s W25 Demo Day
TechCrunch / 2h
One of Silicon Valley’s most storied startup accelerators, Y Combinator, held its Winter 2025 Demo Day on Wednesday, showcasing what its latest batch of 160 startups are cooking up. Some of Silicon Valley’s most successful startups – including Stripe, AirBnB, and Reddit – started out in a YC batch. Today, YC’s newer startups are focused […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use





Android 16 Is Nearly Ready for Prime Time With the Release of Beta 3
How-To Geek / 2h
The latest Android 16 beta has arrived, and it marks Platform Stability. That means the APIs and app-facing behaviors are finalized. We’re very close to the final version that will be released in just a few months.





Use This iPhone Shortcut to Stop Doomscrolling
How-To Geek / 2h
I am a total sucker for doomscrolling. I find it incredibly hard to tear myself away from the endless stream of miserable stories on apps such as Reddit. Unfortunately, the current levels of doom are so high that there's barely enough time in the day to scroll through it all. I needed a way to break the cycle and wondered if I could get my phone to shame me into stopping.





Microsoft uncovers sleuthy new XCSSET MacOS malware campaign
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Microsoft warns of new version of the XCSSET infostealer It comes with new obfuscation, infection, and persistence techniques It was seen in "limited" attacks in the wild A new variant of a known macOS malware is making rounds on the internet, targeting users through infected Xcode projects. Researchers from the Microsoft Threat Intelligence team said that the modular malware is seen in “limited





Alaskan Volcano Likely to Erupt in the Next Weeks or Months, Experts Warn
Gizmodo / 2h
Volcanologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory have been monitoring volcanic unrest since April of last year.





How Dope Thief seamlessly blends drama with absurdist humor
Mashable / 2h
Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Maura, Kate Mulgrew and Nesta Cooper on the dark, yet hilarious, world that Peter Craig creates in Dope Thief . Dope Thief premieres March 14 on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, then streams weekly every Friday.





Samsung reportedly set to announce bone-conducting earphones at Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch
Mashable / 2h
Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy Fold 7 sometime in July, and it appears as though the phone won’t be the only thing Samsung is bringing along to the party. Rumors suggest that they’ll also be debuting a pair of bone conduction headphones . The rumor comes from noted leaker Ice Universe on Weibo , the Chinese social media site. Per the post (translated by Google Translate), Ice Universe sa





Forget AI – WhatsApp is planning a simple messages feature that could be its most useful upgrade in years
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
The beta version 2.25.7.7 of WhatsApp for Android includes a feature that groups related messages into a thread. This could make parsing sprawling chats far easier. I'm glad that it looks like a practical feature rather than an AI tool. While companies are falling over themselves to add AI tools to all manner of products and services, WhatsApp seems to be treading a different path, with the messa





Airline carry-on luggage size: Everything you need to know
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The packing process can be one of the most stressful parts of flying, especially if you’re trying to cram everything into a carry-on to avoid checking a bag. Regardless of whether you are flying with a U.S. or international carrier, the size and amount of bags you can bring on board depends on the specific





The Chromecast with Google TV Is Finally Getting Android 14
How-To Geek / 2h
If you're still using a Chromecast with Google TV dongle we have some good news. Even though Google discontinued these popular little gadgets, your old Chromecast is about to get an update to Android 14 with a few changes and new features.





Your Xbox Is Getting a Copilot
How-To Geek / 3h
Copilot is, by now, present in basically every Microsoft product or software out there. Your Windows OS, your browser, your Microsoft 365 suite, and everything in between. So when Microsoft announced it would be adding Copilot to Xbox, it didn't come across as much of a surprise.





I cloned my voice in seconds using a free AI app, and we really need to talk about speech synthesis
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
That voice you hear – even one you recognize – might not be real, and you may have no way of knowing. Voice synthesis is not a new phenomenon, but a growing number of freely available apps are putting this powerful voice-cloning capability in the hands of ordinary people, and the ramifications could be far reaching and unstoppable. A recent Consumer Reports study that looked at half a dozen such





A demo of Half-Life 2 RTX arrives next week on Steam
Engadget / 3h
First announced back in 2023 , NVIDIA is finally releasing a playable demo for Half-Life 2 RTX . If you own the original game on Steam (and if you don't, what's your excuse ?), you can download the preview on March 18. The showcase will allow players to see how Orbifold Studios has reimagined Ravenholm and Nova Prospekt with ray tracing. NVIDIA says the full release will arrive "at a later date."





This Wireless Mechanical Keyboard with a Screen Is 50% Off Today
How-To Geek / 3h
The EPOMAKER TH80 PRO V2 wireless mechanical keyboard is on sale for $49.99 on Amazon, which is half its regular price of $100. The keyboard comes with an interactive screen and is smaller and more compact than regular keyboards.





Amazon deal of the day: One of our top Bluetooth speakers, the Sonos Move 2, is back on sale
Mashable / 3h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of March 13: OUR TOP PICK Sonos Move 2 $359 (save $90) BEST TAX SOFTWARE DEAL TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State 2024 software $55.99 (save $24) BEST KITCHEN DEAL Stanley Quencher H2.0 $26.25 (save $8.75) RUNNER-UP SPEAKER DEAL Anker Soundcore 2 portable speaker $27.99 (save $17 with Prime) Don't feel like waiting around for Amazon's not yet official Spr





Amazon has Stanley Quencher tumblers for 25% off in tons of colorways
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 25%: The Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler is 25% off at Amazon in both 30 ounce and 40 ounce versions. Opens in a new window Credit: Stanley Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler (30 ounce) $26.25 at Amazon $35 Save $8.75 Opens in a new window Credit: Stanley Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler (40 ounce) $37.50 at Amazon $50 Save $12.50 Warmer weather means it's even more important to focus on hydration. Dr





Facebook, Instagram beta testing Community Notes in the U.S.
Mashable / 3h
Meta will soon roll out its new fact-checking replacement , Community Notes, a crowd-sourced tool that will sunset the company's third party fact-checking team in favor of what Meta alleges is a "less biased" way to curb misinformation. The company announced that the feature will begin testing among U.S. users on March 18, but Community Notes won't yet appear to the public while in beta testing.





Get ready for a bounty of PC games on June 8, as the PC Gaming show is back
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
PC gaming fans will want to have June 8 highlighted on their calendars, as the PC Gaming Show is back and ready to celebrate its tenth birthday. And this show looks to be a big one. Presented by our sibling publication PC Gamer, the show is set to feature more than 50 games slated to come out this year and beyond. But these won't be any mere PC games, as there'll be titles for Valve's Steam Deck





Get one year of Headspace for 40 percent off
Engadget / 3h
A year-long subscription to the meditation app Headspace is on sale right now for just $42 . The typical price is $70, so this represents a savings of 40 percent. It also breaks down to $3.50 per month. The sale is part of the app’s acknowledgement of Sleep Awareness Week , which is a thing that’s going on right now. A subscription to Headspace gets you access to the app’s entire library of medit





Facebook now lets creators get paid for views on stories
29TechCrunch / 3h
Facebook is rolling out the ability for creators to earn money for views on public stories. The new monetization option is available globally to creators who are part of the Facebook Content Monetization program. With this new monetization option, creators can earn money from content that they are already producing and sharing if they post […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal





Black Mirror Season 7 Has a Release Date—and a Chilling First Look
79Gizmodo / 3h
The dystopian anthology series returns to Netflix next month with six episodes and a fantastic cast.





Google’s Gemini AI can now see your search history
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Google is continuing its quest to get more people to use Gemini, and it's doing that by giving away even more AI computing. Today, Google is releasing a raft of improvements for the Gemini 2.0 models , and as part of that upgrade, some of the AI's most advanced features are now available to free users. You'll be able to use the improved Deep Research to get in-depth information on a topic, and Go





OpenAI declares AI race “over” if training on copyrighted works isn’t fair use
74Ars Technica - All content / 3h
OpenAI is hoping that Donald Trump's AI Action Plan, due out this July, will settle copyright debates by declaring AI training fair use—paving the way for AI companies' unfettered access to training data that OpenAI claims is critical to defeat China in the AI race. Currently, courts are mulling whether AI training is fair use, as rights holders say that AI models trained on creative works threat





Google is bringing every Android game to Windows in big gaming update
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The annual Game Developers Conference is about to kick off, and even though Stadia is dead and buried , Google has a lot of plans for games. It's expanding tools that help PC developers bring premium games to Android, and games are heading in the other direction, too. The PC-based Play Games platform is expanding to bring every single Android game to Windows. Google doesn't have a firm timeline f





AI coding assistant refuses to write code, tells user to learn programming instead
100Ars Technica - All content / 3h
On Saturday, a developer using Cursor AI for a racing game project hit an unexpected roadblock when the programming assistant abruptly refused to continue generating code, instead offering some unsolicited career advice. According to a bug report on Cursor's official forum, after producing approximately 750 to 800 lines of code (what the user calls "locs"), the AI assistant halted work and delive





Microsoft’s new AI “Copilot for Gaming” struggles to justify its existence
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Last year, Microsoft showed off a pair of concept videos highlighting how "real-time conversations with your AI companion copilot" might one day provide personalized guidance and companionship while playing a solo game of Minecraft . Now, Microsoft is announcing that it will roll out "Copilot for Gaming" as an "ultimate gaming sidekick" that will be available via mobile app preview for Xbox Insid





One of the world’s snazziest new cruise ships is about to do something truly epic
The Points Guy / 3h
Oceania Cruises is offering an amazing new world cruise itinerary — and this one is currently the cruise industry’s longest. The upscale cruise line recently announced its longest-ever world cruise kicking off in 2027. Globe-trotters on this 244-night Epic Global Adventure will visit an astounding 150 ports in 64 countries across six continents. OCEANIA CRUISES The world cruise will take place on





You Need Update Firefox Before Friday
Lifehacker / 3h
If you read enough tech news on the internet, you're probably used to seeing the same advice over and over again: Update your software to the latest version as soon as possible. This advice is repeated often, because, for the most part, it's sound—updates not only give you access to the latest features, but also the most up to date stability and security patches. If you want to protect your softw





Google Has Dropped the Paywall for These Gemini Features
Lifehacker / 3h
Google is announcing a slew of new Gemini features today, this time aimed squarely at its free users. Features that were previously only available with the $20 per month Advanced plan will now be accessible to the public. Gems Gems are Gemini's little AI helpers that you can create for any task. You can start with pre-made ones like Google's Career guide. But you can create a Gem for any purpose.





Apple’s Lockdown Mode is good for security — but its notifications are baffling
TechCrunch / 3h
Lockdown Mode is an "extreme protection" feature that's good for at-risk users, but its notifications are increasingly confusing. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Will Killing Inflation Save the Economy?
Next Big Future / 3h
Egg prices returning to normal and lower energy prices will get inflation back below 2.0%. The last 2.8 CPI reading is with data that is 2-4 weeks old. Actual inflation is already far closer to 2.0. Dropping egg prices from 200% of normal to normal and lower energy prices already working through the economy should ... Read more





‘We Are Witnessing a New Brain Drain’ as Scientists Flee America for France
100+Gizmodo / 3h
A French university says it's providing safe harbor to American scientists from Yale, Stanford, NASA, and the NIH.





Sony’s Dazzling New RGB LED TV Comes in 2026
21Wired / 3h
Sony’s incoming RGB tech joins Hisense and Samsung in the race to define the future of LED TVs.





PowerWash Simulator 2 will arrive later this year
Engadget / 3h
A steady stream (sorry) of expansions has helped keep the terrific PowerWash Simulator in the zeitgeist over the last couple of years, but developer FuturLab has been beavering away on a sequel as well. You won't have to wait too long for it either, as PowerWash Simulator 2 is slated to debut later this year. The follow-up has a fresh campaign mode that picks up from where the first game left off





Meghan Markle is launching a podcast about female founders
TechCrunch / 3h
Meghan Markle is launching a new podcast entitled “Confessions of a Female Founder,” which will hear the duchess talking about her entrepreneurial journey. It will also feature talks with other female founders about the reality of building a business, according to People magazine. The show will premiere April 8th on Lemonada Media and will have […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers





Whip up tasty drinks and slushes with $100 off the Ninja Slushi
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $100: As of March 13, get the Ninja Slushi for $249.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $349.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Ninja Slushi $249.99 at Woot $349.99 Save $100 If you're the type of person to leave your home to go and grab a slushie because it sounds really good or you spend too much money on frappés at Starbucks, there's something better. It's called doing all that a





United CEO Makes Surprising Comments About JetBlue Merger
65One Mile at a Time / 3h
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby was asked about the possibility of a merger with JetBlue, and his answer was surprisingly candid (he also had some interesting comments on American’s prospects of becoming premium )… United CEO seems open to JetBlue merger, or something? It has been a fascinating time for the airline industry. While Delta and United have been doing really well overall (though they’





Sonos Cancels Its Video Streaming Box to Avoid More Embarrassment
How-To Geek / 3h
Sonos's video streaming device, planned for release in the second half of 2025, has reportedly been canceled. This decision may help Sonos maintain focus on its audio products, which have been deeply criticized in recent years due to software mismanagement.





Here's Everything That’s Still Wrong With Self-Driving Cars
How-To Geek / 3h
Every couple of years, like clockwork, some tech CEO makes promises about how self-driving cars are just around the corner (looking at you, Elon). But even though we've gotten Teslas and Waymos with level 2 and level 4 autonomy respectively, Level 5—the Holy Grail of autonomy—is still out of reach. Here’s everything that's still holding us back.





Revisiting the Apple Watch SE in 2025 left me with a long list of update requests
Engadget / 3h
Dear Apple, As you know, your Apple Watch SE is not new. The second generation came out in September 2022 alongside the Series 8 and the first iteration of the Ultra. You’ve given the iPhone , all models of the iPad , AirPods , MacBooks and both the flagship and premium smartwatches updates since then — but not the budget smartwatch. Last month, my editors asked me to see how the Watch SE stacks





Here’s What Peter Dinklage Looks Like as Your New Toxic Avenger
73Gizmodo / 3h
The long awaited film, co-starring Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood, opens August 29.





Mark Zuckerberg Doesn’t Want You to Read This Book
58Gizmodo / 3h
Meta got an emergency arbitration ruling to stop the memoir's author from talking about her time at the company.





Hera Asteroid Probe Spots Mysterious Martian Moon During Flyby
54Gizmodo / 3h
The ESA probe spotted the moon while en route to witness the aftermath of NASA's asteroid deflection test.





OpenAI calls DeepSeek ‘state-controlled,’ calls for bans on ‘PRC-produced’ models
100+TechCrunch / 4h
In a new policy proposal, OpenAI describes Chinese AI lab DeepSeek as “state-subsidized” and “state-controlled,” and recommends that the U.S. government consider banning models from the outfit and similar People’s Republic of China (PRC)-supported operations. The proposal, a submission for the Trump administration’s “AI Action Plan” initiative, claims that DeepSeek’s models, including its R1 “rea





Pressure grows to hold secret Apple data privacy hearing in public
25BBC News / 4h
Civil liberties campaigners have joined US politicians and the BBC in saying Friday's hearing should not be secret.





It’s Been Months Since the Apple AirPods Pro 2 Were This Inexpensive, Now Just $170 at Amazon
Gizmodo / 4h
The best AirPods yet come with state of the art hearing protection and spatial audio, and they're nearly $80 off their usual $249 price.





Universal Epic Universe 1-day tickets on sale now
The Points Guy / 4h
Universal’s groundbreaking new theme park , Universal Epic Universe, opens in just over two months. With five lands inspired by popular movie and game franchises like Universal Classic Monsters, Nintendo, “Harry Potter” and more, theme park fans are clamoring to get through the gates when the park opens May 22. If you are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to drive in a life-size Mario Kart rac





Biometrics add another layer of security to passwordless authentication
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Okta slams workers for using poor passwords like ‘123456’ Biometric authentication is popular in Israel and South Korea Half of Germany’s businesses enforce biometric authentication Okta’s Business At Work 2025 report has uncovered the growing adoption of passwordless authentication , with many European countries leading the way when it comes to enhanced security. “For the one-millionth year in a





Give your wrists a break and grab the Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $13: As of March 13, get the Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse for $56.99, down from its usual price of $69.99. That's a 19% discount and the lowest price we've tracked. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Logitech Lift Vertical Mouse $56.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $13.00 Do you have trouble with wrist pain interrupting your day? Do you find yourself fatigued easily when using the computer all day





Get $70 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch7, plus score a free watch band
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $69.99: As of March 13, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch7 for $329.99 at Samsung. Plus, get a free watch band ($70 value) with your purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch7 $329.99 at Amazon $399.98 Save $69.99 Ready to add a new piece of tech to your wrist? If you're ready to snag a new smartwatch, now's a good time to do it. For Android owners, the Samsung Galaxy W





Your T-Mobile Bill Might Be Going Up
How-To Geek / 4h
T-Mobile is raising prices on more legacy plans, with some subscribers seeing a $5 increase per line. Some of those plans were advertised as having a ‘Price Lock’ guarantee.





Nvidia RTX 5080 stock is so barren that retailers are holding competitions where you can "win" the right to buy one for MSRP
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
An Indian tech retailer is offering three RTX 5080s at MSRP to "winners" The RTX 5080 model in question is above the MSRP set by Nvidia Worldwide availability of the entire RTX 50 series is still in a bleak place Indian tech retailer EliteHubs is running a competition on social media where three lucky winners can... win the right to buy an RTX 5080 for MSRP. Instead of giving away a couple of hig





NASA Sending Military Personnel to Space Station
Futurism / 4h
The Department of Defense has proudly announced that two active-duty US military officers will be launching on board SpaceX's upcoming Crew-10 mission to return NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Air Force major Nichole Ayers and US Army colonel Anne McClain — both NASA astronauts — will be joining Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Ki





Google's Gemini Deep Research is now available to everyone
Engadget / 4h
After being one of the first companies to roll out a Deep Research feature at the end of last year, Google is now making that same tool available to everyone. Starting today, Gemini users can try Deep Research for free in more than 45 languages — no Gemini Advanced subscription necessary. For the uninitiated, Deep Research allows you to ask Gemini to create comprehensive but easy-to-read reports





The Engadget team's favorite productivity tools to get things done
Engadget / 4h
Your digital life can get just as cluttered and chaotic as your "IRL" life if you're not too careful. And if you work remote even some of the time, that can add to the massive amount of online information you're juggling on a regular basis. That's why many of us on the Engadget team have done a lot of trial and error with a bunch of digital tools to see if any of them can help us keep things orga





The Surprising Discovery That Might Have Helped This Woman Live to 117
Gizmodo / 4h
Researchers in Spain have unearthed several important factors that likely helped Maria Branyas Morera live for over a century, one of which is particularly unusual.





Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Exposed NSA’s Mass Surveillance, Dies at 79
50Gizmodo / 4h
Before Edward Snowden, Mark Klein blew the whistle on NSA internet spying.





One of DC’s Most Iconic Modern Artists Is Getting a Gorgeous New Artbook
45Gizmodo / 4h
DC and Clover Press are teaming up for The DC Art of Jorge Jiménez , collecting some of the artist's most famous work from the last decade and a half of comics.





Google Gemini just got another big upgrade
How-To Geek / 4h
Gemini, Google's very own AI chatbot, has received a slew of improvements recently. And it's only getting better. Google has just announced a bunch of new stuff for Gemini—some of it for advanced users only, though you'll also find additions for free users.





3 Reasons Why the Xbox Handheld Might Be a Big Deal
How-To Geek / 4h
It's all but confirmed that Microsoft is working on an Xbox-branded PC gaming handheld. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty excited about this. If Microsoft pulls off the right moves, the Xbox handheld could become, along with the Steam Deck, the most sought-after PC gaming handheld.





Capital One Savor vs. Capital One Quicksilver: Supercharge your leisure spending, or earn flat cash back?
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For many people, cash-back rewards rank highly in their spending strategy. These cards often have simple earning rates and easy-to-understand redemption options, making them a staple in many wallets . If you’re in the market for a cash-back credit card , you have many factors to consider. Do you want a sim





Southwest Just Made Award Tickets Worse—And What They Haven’t Said Yet Is Even More Alarming
View from the Wing / 4h
Basic economy fares and changes to the validity of flight credits may be terrible for Southwest Rapid Rewards redemptions, on top of the reduction in points-earning and changes to how award tickets are priced. Continue reading ...





Ubisoft shareholder accuses publisher of 'misleading investors', plans protest outside Paris HQ
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
A minority shareholder has accused Ubisoft of being "horribly mismanaged" and plans to protest outside the company's Paris headquarters Juraj Krúpa, CEO of AJ Investments claims Ubisoft failed to disclose acquisition discussions between Microsoft, EA, and others Krúpa also alleged that the company has been intentionally "hiding information" Juraj Krúpa, CEO of AJ Investments and minority sharehol





Meta warns of worrying security flaw hitting open source type software
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Facebook warned about a flaw in FreeType which could be used in remote code execution The flaw "may have been exploited in the wild," the company said A patch was recently released to address the vulnerability Facebook is warning about an out of bounds write vulnerability in FreeType, which could allow threat actors to remotely execute arbitrary code (RCE). In a security advisory published by the





Google just gave Gemini a superpower by allowing it to access your Search history - here's why I'm excited and also a little terrified
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Gemini can now access your Search History for an even better experience Google is giving you the ability to turn off this feature via an easy click in settings Tapping into Google's search history gives a new level of personal context like never before Gemini can now access your Search history, which might be the chatbot's biggest advantage, completely overhauling Google's AI experience. Launchin





Gemini Deep Research just got even smarter and it’s now free for everyone to try - here's why you should give it a go
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Gemini's research tool is getting a huge upgrade to 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental Deep Research will now be even better at reasoning, analyzing, and reporting Gemini Deep Research is now free to try, with Advanced users getting expanded access Google has today announced that its fantastic Gemini Deep Research tool is getting even smarter with a Flash 2.0 Thinking Experimental upgrade. Not only





I made an AI version of Bilbo Baggins using Goggle Gemini for free, and shared a pipe with him outside Bag End – here’s what you can now do with Gems
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Gems are now available in the free version of Gemini Each Gem can have its own personality and expertise, allowing you to create custom AI tools You can create your own Gems or use Google's pre-made ones Google is rolling out Gems, its customizable AI models, to all Gemini users for free. Gems have been around for a while now as part of Gemini Advanced, but now everybody gets to play with them. G





The new NordicTrack Ultra 1 treadmill looks like it was designed by an architect and costs $15,000
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
The NordicTrack Ultra 1 is iFit's latest treadmill It costs $15,000 and comes with 10,000 curated workouts It has a cushioned deck, quiet motor, and a large screen iFit has today unveiled a stunning new luxury treadmill as the company celebrates 50 years of its NordicTrack range. The Ultra 1 is a premium treadmill with an architectural design that wouldn't look out of place in any boutique gym or





Google wants Gemini to get to know you better
21TechCrunch / 4h
In the AI chatbot wars, Google thinks the key to retaining users is serving up content they can’t get elsewhere, like answers shaped by their internet habits. On Thursday, the company announced Gemini with personalization, a new “experimental capability” for its Gemini chatbot apps that lets Gemini draw on other Google apps and services to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal





You Can Use the Windows App to Acess Your PC Remotely or in the Cloud
Lifehacker / 4h
There's more than one way to use Windows now. As well as sitting down in front of a locally installed copy of Windows, running on a hard drive inside your desktop or laptop, you can also fire up the Microsoft Windows app—a one-stop central hub for managing connections to remote PCs and Windows in the cloud. The Windows app is available for Windows (as you would expect), as well as macOS , iOS , i





My Favorite Method for Scrambling Eggs Isn't What I Predicted
Lifehacker / 4h
This is no time to be making inferior scrambled eggs—each shell must be cracked with a purpose and cooked to perfection. While you’ve probably scrambled a good few eggs in your time, it’s important to know that there are multiple ways to set up your scramble, and each way delivers a different result. Find out if you’ve actually been scrambling up the perfect egg, or if you need to switch your met





Samsung Rolls Out the Android 15 Beta to More Galaxy Phones and Tablets
How-To Geek / 4h
After a much longer wait than anyone expected, Samsung is finally ready to send its highly anticipated Galaxy Android 15 (One UI 7) beta to more users. Today, Samsung expanded its One UI 7 beta to the older Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy Tab S10.





Google introduces new developer tools and titles for games on mobile and PC
TechCrunch / 4h
Google announced new features around PC and mobile gaming today ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), including new titles, control customization, and developer tools for making mobile games available on PC. The company first introduced Play Games for PC in 2022 in the beta phase. Over time, it has introduced the program to various […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal





Geothermal unicorn Fervo Energy may IPO as early as next year
TechCrunch / 4h
Driving the consideration is the growing concern over power demand growth from data centers, which could double by 2029. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Netflixs Bad Influence shows the dark side of kid influencers
Mashable / 4h
There have always been horror stories about kids in the entertainment industry. It tracks, then, that kid influencers might run into the same sorts of perils. A new Netflix docuseries Bad Influence examines allegations surrounding Tiffany Smith, the momager for kid influencer Piper Rockelle. They racked up millions of views and dollars, but people have come forward with disturbing allegations abo





Netflix might be renewing The Perfect Couple and Beauty in Black for season 2, but I don’t get why when it’s canceled shows with poorer ratings
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Netflix might have renewed The Perfect Couple and Beauty in Black for season 2, according to two reports from Variety, even though both shows received a seriously mixed reception from critics and fans alike. Of course, TV shows are subjective, but considering Netflix canceled multiple shows with over 80% Rotten Tomatoes approval ratings in 2024 , I can understand why some fans could feel frustrat





Samsung T7 Portable 2TB SSD Is Flying Off the Shelves at $130, Now 52% Off for a Limited Time
Gizmodo / 4h
You need more space, and you need it at a great price. Snag this SSD for a fraction of the cost.





4 Things We Liked, and 2 We Didn’t, About Invincible Season 3
Gizmodo / 4h
Prime Video's gory superhero show keeps getting better and better.





I went on a Christmas market cruise — but not on a river. Here’s why this holiday alternative is just as festive
The Points Guy / 4h
Europe’s Christmas markets are the ideal destination for getting into a festive holiday mood. You can venture into storybook-like medieval market squares where warm mugs of mulled wine warm up winter nights, aromas of sweet spice linger in the air and handmade gifts make for one-of-a-kind souvenirs. For travelers from the U.S., a Christmas market-themed river cruise along the Rhine or Danube rive





iPhone 17 Pro, Max and Air: Everything we know about Apple's new phones
Engadget / 4h
Apple announces updates to its smartphone lineup every autumn, but the company often has a hard time keeping the details under wraps. Ahead of the official unveiling of the iPhone 17, we've already heard quite a few hints about what may be in store. Here's what we know and what we're expecting. When will the iPhone 17 series be announced? Most years, the flagship smartphones are introduced in Sep





40% of IT leaders scared to admit mistakes due to workplace culture of fear
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Two in five are scared to admit mistakes, men are more fearful Germany and US better than UK for IT leaders A ‘radical candour’ overhaul is needed Technology solutions provider Adaptavist has revealed that two in five IT leaders fear admitting mistakes due to a culture of blame and fear, however there are unintended consequences associated with this effect. A further two in five (42%) recognize t





The new Apple MacBook Air M4 has a weird quirk with its performance cores - but it's nothing to worry about
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Apple's new MacBook Air (M4) appears to only use efficiency cores in Adobe Lightroom Classic All performance cores are inactive during testing It's unclear whether this is a bug or something Apple intended It's no secret that Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Air provides fantastic performance for consumers thanks to its powerful M4 chip, starting at $999 / £999 / AU$1,699 - but there are reports that





One of our favorite Samsung microSD cards drops to an all-time-low price
Engadget / 5h
The Samsung Evo Select microSD card is on sale via Amazon . The 512GB model is down to just $33, which is a record-low price and one heck of a deal. This is the newest iteration of this card, with read/write speeds up to 160 MB/s. It’s worth noting that only the 512GB version is on sale right now, and the other sizes range from $15 for 64GB to $80 for 1TB. We love this thing and it easily found a





Capital One Venture X Business 150K Bonus Miles Offer
200+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Business The Capital One Venture X Business is Capital One’s lucrative business card. The card continues to have an excellent offer, making it an ideal time to apply — while the minimum spending requirement is big, so is the bonus. Capital One Venture X Business bonus details The Capital One Venture X Business is offering a welcome bonus where you can





10 Great Three-Row SUVs You Can Buy for Under $40,000
How-To Geek / 5h
Getting your hands on a spacious, family-friendly SUV doesn't have to break the bank. We've rounded up 10 great three-row options for under $40,000, each offering the perfect balance of affordability, comfort, and versatility for everyday use.





OpenAI’s ‘creative writing’ AI evokes that annoying kid from high school fiction club
TechCrunch / 5h
When I was 16, I attended a writing workshop with a group of precocious young poets, where we all tried very hard to prove who among us was the most tortured upper-middle-class teenager. One boy refused to tell anyone where he was from, declaring, “I’m from everywhere and nowhere.” Two weeks later, he admitted he […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Facebook, Instagram and Threads will start testing Community Notes on March 18
Engadget / 5h
Meta will start testing its Community Notes model, with which it's replacing human fact checkers , on Facebook, Instagram and Threads in the US on March 18. Notes won't appear publicly on posts right away. The company wants to make sure the writing and rating system is working as intended before the notes start showing up for everyone. Things will work in a similar way to Community Notes on X, Me





Spirit Airlines adds 2 new cities as part of 40-route expansion
The Points Guy / 5h
Spirit Airlines is splashing out with a 40-route expansion later this spring fresh out of its four-month bankruptcy restructuring . The Florida-based budget airline will add Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) in Tennessee and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in South Carolina to its map in June. Spirit will initially connect both cities with nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int





It’s Not Half-Life 3, but You Can Soon Replay Half-Life 2’s Best Levels With Beautiful New Graphics
Gizmodo / 5h
The Half-Life 2 RTX remix modernizes the 21-year-old game with better textures and lighting.





5 ways TechCrunch Sessions: AI will fuel your AI growth
30TechCrunch / 5h
Less than three months until TechCrunch’s biggest AI event yet! If you’re shaping the future of AI, investing in the next game-changing innovation, or simply eager to dive deep into what’s next, TechCrunch Sessions: AI is the place to be. On June 5, Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley will be buzzing with 1,200 AI experts, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Xbox debuts a new AI-powered gaming companion for mobile users
TechCrunch / 5h
Ahead of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), Xbox revealed on Thursday that it’s experimenting with an AI-powered gaming sidekick. “Copilot for Gaming,” powered by Microsoft’s AI technology, is a voice-activated assistant designed to enhance the gaming experience and is designed to answer questions, complete tasks, and even criticize if you’re playing poorly. “It can trash […] © 2024 TechCrunch





'We're optimists': AI enthusiasts Joe and Anthony Russo defend its use in movies and TV shows, but admit there are 'very real dangers' around its application
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
The Electric State directors have offered their thoughts on the use of AI in movies and TV shows Joe and Anthony Russo support its application as long as it's used in the right ways The filmmakers have hired an AI expert for their AGBO production company The Russo brothers have delivered their definitive verdict on the use of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in the entertainment industry. Ahead of





Microsoft confirms Copilot can be tested by Xbox Insiders next month and shares new details about how the AI sidekick will enhance the player experience: 'It has to be about gameplay, it has to be personalized to you'
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Xbox's Copilot for Gaming feature will be released on mobile in April for Xbox Insiders Copilot is an AI sidekick designed to enhance the Xbox experience The tool will help players in-game and will be "personalized to you" Microsoft has shared new details about its new Copilot for Gaming feature, which is set to go live on mobile for Xbox Insiders in April. In the latest episode of the Xbox Podca





Latest Dune Awakening trailer provides a deeper look at open-world exploration on the planet Arrakis
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Funcom has released a new Dune Awakening trailer showcasing the open world of Arrakis The footage gives us a new look at traversal and exploration The game's Deep Desert will feature recurring Coriolis storms that will alter the map's terrain every time A brand new Dune Awakening trailer has been released showcasing the expansive open world planet of Arrakis. The multiplayer Dune game is just mon





Microsoft warns about a new phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com
7 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Microsoft warns of a new phishing campaign impersonating Booking.com It is targeting businesses in the hospitality industry The goal is to deploy infostealers and trojans Hotels, resorts, and other businesses in the hospitality industry, are being targeted with a sophisticated ClickFix phishing campaign that impersonates Booking.com. A new report from Microsoft Threat Intelligence claims that the





Man Installed "Kill Switch" So That If He Was Ever Fired, All Hell Would Break Loose
84Futurism / 5h
For most of us, getting revenge on a company that screwed us over will only ever be a bitter daydream. But when one company messed with the wrong man, he decided to make good on that fantasy, turning it into costly reality. Last week, a Texas-based software developer by the name of Davis Lu was found guilty by a federal jury for maliciously disrupting servers at Eaton Corp, a huge power managemen





Researchers Propose a Better Way to Report Dangerous AI Flaws
71Wired / 5h
After identifying major flaws in popular AI models, researchers are pushing for a new system to identify and report bugs.





Epic Games is addressing one of Windows-on-Arm’s last big app compatibility gaps
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Using a Windows PC with an Arm-based Snapdragon processor in it feels a lot like using a regular-old Intel or AMD PC these days, thanks to the work developers have put in to get their apps running natively on Arm chips and the work Microsoft has done on Windows' Prism technology for translating x86 apps to run on Arm processors . But some of the old compatibility gaps remain. For example, while m





Trump’s EPA clearly shows it doesn’t understand the assignment
100+Ars Technica - All content / 5h
If there can be such a thing as bureaucratic “shock and awe,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin tried to unleash it Wednesday. He unveiled the Trump administration’s widely anticipated assault on regulation on all fronts at once, announcing 31 separate actions to roll back restrictions on air and water pollution, hand over more authority to states and relinquish EPA’s manda





The EPA is scrapping fuel economy regs, claiming it will bring back US jobs
42Ars Technica - All content / 5h
The US Environmental Protection Agency is throwing out fuel economy regulations that were planned to go into effect from 2026 through 2032. The new regulations would have required automakers to sell many more electric vehicles than they currently do, although due to lobbying, the previous administration softened the rules to allow for more plug-in hybrid EVs alongside battery EVs. This was widely





Microsoft Excel Keyboard Shortcuts: Printable Cheat Sheet
How-To Geek / 5h
Because Microsoft Excel has many tabs, groups, and menus on the ribbon, it can sometimes be difficult to quickly find the command you're looking for. To help you with this, we've created a cheat sheet of some of the most useful Microsoft Excel power user keyboard shortcuts for those using the program on a Windows computer. It lists the most essential key combinations, as well as shortcuts for the





Apple’s appeal against UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge
36TechCrunch / 5h
Privacy rights groups have called on Apple’s legal challenge to a secret U.K. government order asking it to backdoor an end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) version of its iCloud storage service to be heard in public, rather than behind closed doors. The existence of the order emerged via press reports last month. Apple went on to confirm […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors
28TechCrunch / 5h
In an expansion of its existing audiobook efforts, Spotify on Thursday announced the launch of a new publishing program for authors that allows them to submit short-form stories they’d like to see turned into audiobooks. When Spotify selects a story for audiobook publishing, it will handle the production and distribution of the work to other […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona





You Can Get a Lifetime Subscription to Babbel on Sale for $129 Right Now
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Practicing a new language can be fun, but premium language apps can be expensive. Babbel makes it easier with practical, bite-sized lessons designed for real-life use, focusing on conversations you’d actually have—ordering food, chatting with the locals, asking for directio





Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Watch Drops Below $150, Lowest Price Ever on Amazon
Gizmodo / 5h
Shave a quarter of the price off the Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Watch for a limited time.





5 Shows to Watch While You Wait for The Last of Us Season 2
How-To Geek / 5h
The first season of The Last of Us was not only a fantastic video game adaption, it was also one of the best shows of 2023. With the second season arriving on April 13, 2025, there isn't long to wait to see where Joel and Ellie's adventures lead.





The Book Behind Edge of Tomorrow Is Being Turned Into a Stunning-Looking Anime
52Gizmodo / 5h
From light novel, to manga, to Hollywood live action movie, to anime, All You Need Is Kill has made quite the jump over the last 20 years.





The Ultimate Hydration Companion Finally Gets a Price Cut, Get Your Stanley Quencher for 25% Off
Gizmodo / 5h
A rare Stanley Quencher deal, snag 25% off before it’s gone.





OpenAI calls for US government to codify ‘fair use’ for AI training
TechCrunch / 6h
In a proposal for the U.S. government’s “AI Action Plan,” the Trump administration’s initiative to reshape American AI policy, OpenAI called for a U.S. copyright strategy that “[preserves] American AI models’ ability to learn from copyrighted material.” “America has so many AI startups, attracts so much investment, and has made so many research breakthroughs largely […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rig





Sonos reportedly cancels its streaming video player, but I hope it resurrects one part of it, because it could be huge
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
It's been known for some time that Sonos has been working on a streaming video device that was aimed to launch in 2025, with major leaks revealing what it would entail . Now, after Sonos' previous CEO left as a result of the company's horrible 2024 , Sonos has a new CEO that's changing a lot of things within the company – and according to The Verge , this has led to the cancellation of the stream





This High School Rock Is Teeming With Dinosaur Footprints—but No One Noticed for Decades
32Gizmodo / 6h
A slab of rock at an Australian high school, a boulder in a parking lot, and a bookend in a private collection feature 200-million-year-old dinosaur footprints.





The United States of Elon Musk Inc.
100+Wired / 6h
The degree to which Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s interests are intertwined is unprecedented—and ultimately unsustainable.





Satanic Passenger Swallowed Rosary Beads Mid-Flight, Fought Crew in Miami Arrival Chaos [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 6h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...





Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Says Ethics Are "Holding Back" Scientific Progress
Futurism / 6h
It's been nearly three years since controversial Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui was released from prison for gene-hacking human babies — and now, he appears to be hitting back at the rules that led to his punishment. In a cryptic post on X that featured a photo of the scientist blankly staring directly into the camera, He wrote that "ethics is holding back scientific innovation and progress." Th





TechCrunch All Stage unveils a powerhouse agenda for founders
TechCrunch / 6h
TechCrunch All Stage (formerly Early Stage) returns to Boston on July 15, and the agenda for our tentpole East Coast founder event is almost complete. We’re excited to share this sneak peek at some of the fantastic speakers and sessions we have on tap. For builders who are just starting on their founder journey, our […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Thousands of iOS apps found to expose user data and leak Stripe keys
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Security researchers from Cybernews found thousands of iOS apps with hardcoded secrets The secrets could be used in data leakage or wire fraud The majority of the secrets can be disregarded as low-sensitivity Researchers from the Cybernews team have found evidence to suggest that thousands of App Store applications have left hardcoded secrets in their code, which has resulted in user's sensitive





Emily in Paris season 5: everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show’s return
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Emily in Paris season 5: key information - Officially renewed for season 5 - Filming begins in May 2025 - No official trailer released yet - Main cast predicted to return - Production to commence in both Paris and Rome - No official plot synopsis revealed Emily in Paris season 5 is set to return, but what can we expect from one of the best streaming service's hit shows? Over four seasons, Emily h





UK watchdog finds Apple's mobile browser policies are restricting innovation
Engadget / 6h
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that the country's mobile browser markets are "not working well for consumers and businesses" and "holding back innovation." Most of the watchdog's ire is directed at Apple for policies such as requiring mobile browsers to use its engine, WebKit and, thus, limiting competitor's abilities to differentiate from Apple. The report also p





Forget GTA VI, Rockstar's New Studio Should Make These Games First
How-To Geek / 6h
Rockstar Games' purchase of Video Games Deluxe, a game development studio in Sydney, is an important step for the company. Rockstar isn’t just buying a random developer, the company is buying a very trusted partner.





This Highly Rated 75-Inch 4K ULED TV Is Under $500 Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Hisense 75U6H ULED TV is now down to $488 from $698, making it a solid budget pick for those who want a big-screen experience without spending over a grand (or even half a grand). Hisense 75U6H ULED TV $488.00 at Walmart $698.00 Save $210.00 $488.00 at Walmart $698.00 S





Huawei’s lobbying lands it in a bribery scandal with EU politicians
TechCrunch / 6h
Huawei is at the center of a fresh scandal in Europe, following reports that lobbyists representing the Chinese tech titan bribed members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to curry favor with lawmakers. After being cast out of the U.S. market over fears that its telecommunications equipment could be infiltrated by the Chinese government for nefarious […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo





Companies Might Soon Have to Tell You When Their Products Will Die
73Wired / 6h
If everything’s computer, it would be nice to know how long computer last.





Pool Party Season Is Coming, and Sony’s Waterproof XG300 Bluetooth Speaker Is Nearly 60% Off
24Gizmodo / 6h
Grab this ultimately portable rechargeable speaker for your summer 2025 beach trips now while it's just $145 at Amazon.





Airline stopover flights: A complete guide to maximizing your flight itinerary
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information. Want to explore new places without spending extra? That’s what airline stopover programs are all about. Picture this: You’re on your way to a far-off destination with Qatar Airways or Emirates. You have a layover in a place like Doha or Dubai. Instead of waiting at the airport, you can step out and see the city. And guess what





Current JetBlue card offers: Earn up to 70,000 bonus TrueBlue points
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Adding a JetBlue credit card to your wallet could be a great idea for frequent JetBlue flyers — or even occasional patrons looking to boost their experience with the airline. JetBlue TrueBlue , the carrier’s loyalty program, earns TrueBlue points you can redeem for flights to one of its destinations across





WhatsApp is reportedly developing reply threads
Engadget / 6h
WhatsApp never waits long between updates and this time it's reportedly changing how replies look. According to WABetaInfo , WhatsApp is currently working on a feature that would put all replies to the same message in one thread. A look at it appeared in an Android update available through the Google Play Beta Program. Right now, WhatsApp allows users to reply directly to a message and shows the





The new 65-inch Roku OLED TV is already under $1,000, and that's a price I can get behind
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
The new Philips Roku TV was $1,299; now it's $999 Any size you want as long as it's 65 inches Impressive spec including 4K 120Hz gaming on all HDMIs As we reported earlier this month, Philips has launched a brand new OLED TV with Roku built-in . It's an impressive specification, but we felt that at $1,299 it was a little overpriced compared to our recommended buy, the LG B4. But it's just been gi





8 iPhone Apps I'm Using to Try and Live Forever
How-To Geek / 6h
Groucho Marx had the right idea when he said that he wanted to live forever or die trying. There are plenty of things we should be doing to not only extend our lifespans but also how long we remain healthy.





Snapchat launches generative AI video Lenses
Engadget / 6h
Snapchat's future includes generative AI video Lenses, wherein users can watch themselves cuddling with virtual animals on screen. The first three Lenses the app has launched include the Racoon and Fox, which animate the animals into a Snap. Meanwhile, the third one called Spring Flowers will generate a bouquet of flowers and use a zoom-out effect to reveal who's holding it. All three Lenses, as





Intel’s New CEO Promises ‘The New Intel’ Will Be Better Than the Old One
43Gizmodo / 6h
CEO Lip-Bu Tan's wants Intel to be an “engineering-focused company.”





You may need to pay extra to guarantee access to your next Priority Pass lounge
The Points Guy / 6h
There are plenty of different ways to score airport lounge access before your next flight. The correct class of service (usually in a premium cabin), elite status, the right credit card or lounge membership through a program like Priority Pass can open those coveted doors. Priority Pass membership lets travelers access over 1,700 lounges in 145 countries. Usually, you can access Priority Pass lou





This LEGO Star Wars Ahsoka Tano Shuttle Just Hit Its Lowest Price at $58, No Jedi Mind Trick
32Gizmodo / 7h
Get this posable and playable 599-piece model perfect for Star Wars fans ages 9 and up from Amazon while it's 28% off.





The Russos Tease the Comics’ Influences on Avengers: Secret Wars
Gizmodo / 7h
Plus, Masi Oka is bringing Claymore to TV.





Samsung is offering you 8 new TVs in one bundle for March Madness, in case you want to watch all games at once like a Bond villain’s lair
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
When it comes to Samsung’s March Madness TV bundle, the term 'wall space' loses all meaning. Its crazy ‘Buzzer Beater Bundle’ deal packs eight ‘premium Samsung TVs’ ideal for curating the ultimate sport viewing set up - because one TV simply isn’t enough. Samsung’s bundle deal arrives just in time for the NNCA’s March Madness tournament starting on March 18, so it’s perfect if you take college ba





Civilization VII, one month later: The community and developers chime in
21Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A month ago, Civilization VII launched to generally positive critical reviews, but user reviews on Steam and Metacritic weren’t nearly so positive, at least at first. Take a look at the Civilization subreddit, and you’ll see a general consensus: The bones of this game are great, and even most of the radical changes to the classic formula (like breaking the game into much more distinct ages) are a





Anthropic CEO floats idea of giving AI a “quit job” button, sparking skepticism
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei raised a few eyebrows on Monday after suggesting that advanced AI models might someday be provided with the ability to push a "button" to quit tasks they might find unpleasant. Amodei made the provocative remarks during an interview at the Council on Foreign Relations, acknowledging that the idea "sounds crazy." "So this is—this is another one of those topics that’s goi





Space Force wants six kinds of space weapons—including anti-satellite lasers
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
DENVER—The US Space Force lacks the full range of space weapons China and Russia are adding to their arsenals, and military leaders say it's time to close the gap. Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force's chief of space operations, told reporters at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium last week that he wants more options to present to national leaders if an adversary threatens the





American Premium 787s With Flagship Business Suites: Coming Soon?
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Here’s an exciting update, as it looks like American’s new business class product may be just weeks from debuting. American’s delayed Boeing 787s may be arriving soon While American already has a fleet of 59 Boeing 787s, the airline hasn’t taken delivery of a new wide body aircraft in nearly two years, since May 2023. The airline has an additional 30 787-9s on order — what’s exciting about these





UK PM says AI should soon replace civil servants
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
UK PM is set to announce new digital reforms to the civil service AI could replace some workers in new digital 'mantra' New jobs will be created while cutting underperformers UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer has said that some civil servants could be replaced by AI as the PM is set to announce a new digital mantra. The mantra states that “No person’s substantive time should be spent on a task w





Samsung will cut its Galaxy Store commission to 80/20 for games
Engadget / 7h
Samsung is changing its revenue-sharing policy and reducing its cut for certain apps so that developers and publishers can get more money from sales. As part of its announcements ahead of this year's upcoming Game Developers Conference (GDC), the company said that it's implementing an 80/20 revenue share model for games on the Galaxy Store. Previously, Samsung had a 70/30 sharing model, wherein i





UiPath looks for a path to growth with Peak agentic AI acquisition
30TechCrunch / 7h
UiPath has acquired Peak.ai, a startup out of Manchester that builds “decision-making” pricing and inventory management AI solutions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Omni raises $69M to design tools that help companies better analyze their data
TechCrunch / 7h
Employees at many companies today are expected to make decisions through careful data analysis, but the tools they need to do it are clunky, slow or — in some cases — don’t exist. That’s according to Colin Zima, the CEO of Omni, a business intelligence (BI) platform that aims to help organizations simplify how they […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Skich launches an alternative app store on iOS in the EU
TechCrunch / 7h
Skich, a Tinder-like app for discovering mobile games, announced Thursday the launch of a new marketplace to put it in closer competition with alternative game stores like Aptoide and Epic Games. Skich Store, a new alternative mobile games store, will be available for iOS users in the European Union. The company plans to begin adding […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on





ClickUp is launching a revamped calendar tool for task and meeting management
TechCrunch / 7h
Productivity platform ClickUp launched a revamped calendar tool that integrates tasks, docs, chats, and meetings in one place. The most interesting features of the calendar are an integrated AI meeting notetaker and AI-powered time blocking for tasks. ClickUp already had a calendar product, but it was focused more on team management and scheduling. Last year, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res





INE Security Alert: Using AI-Driven Cybersecurity Training to Counter Emerging Threats
Next Big Future / 7h
Cary, North Carolina, 13th March 2025, CyberNewsWire





Modat launches premier product, Modat Magnify for Cybersecurity Professionals
Next Big Future / 7h
The Hague, the Netherlands, 13th March 2025, CyberNewsWire





What You Actually Need to Know About Measles and the MMR Vaccine
Lifehacker / 7h
Just 25 years ago, the disease of measles was declared to have been eliminated from the U.S. Cases were sometimes imported from overseas, from people who traveled from Europe, Africa, or Asia. But not until this year did we have a measles death on U.S. soil; and not until this year have we had a notorious anti-vaxxer as the head of our Department of Health and Human Services. That department head





My Favorite Recipes to Get the Most Out of Your Dutch Oven
Lifehacker / 7h
It took years of convincing before I finally started cooking with a Dutch oven, but once I started it quickly became my favorite pot to cook with. This dense and nearly indestructible pot is as versatile as it is beautiful to look at. The heavy cast iron allows for evenly distributed heat, and the glossy enameled surface is easy to clean. Plus they come in a rainbow of colors, which appeals to my





Following recent problems, Chromecasts are getting a free update to Android 14 – here's what that means
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Chromecast HD and 4K are getting Android 14 The update is mostly security patches and bug fixes It's probably time to buy the Google TV Streamer It hasn't been a great week so far for Chromecast and Chromecast Audio users: the 2015 versions of both devices have been suffering from what appears to be a server problem that won't let users Cast audio and video to them. So it's nice to report some go





This 8Bitdo Ultimate Controller Is $20 Cheaper Than the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Gizmodo / 7h
Save nearly 40% on the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth controller with charging dock over at Amazon for a limited time.





Save $80 on one of our favorite noise-canceling earbuds right now at Best Buy
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $80: As of March 13, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are on sale at Best Buy for $219. That's 26% off their list price of $299. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds $219 at Best Buy $299 Save $80 If you've been on the hunt for some new, high-quality earbuds , Best Buy's offering a great deal at the moment that you don't want to miss. The Bose QuietComfort Ul





Today’s Steam Spring Sale features my absolute favorite game of all time - here's when the sale starts and all the key info
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
The Steam Spring Sale 2025 event is almost here, promising to offer some great discounts for games, ranging from the biggest AAA blockbusters to hidden gems from independent developers. Regardless of what kind of games you like to play, there's likely to be some significant savings for you to pick up, so you'll want to know exactly where the sale goes live in your time zone. In terms of what to e





This Redditor installed a game engine on their smartwatch, and now it runs Doom, Quake, and Half-Life
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Someone got three classic shooters running on a smartwatch Reddit images reveal an Android wearable running Doom , Quake , and Half-Life It looks like they used Xash3D, and even the touchscreen controls work A triumphant Redditor has successfully managed to get Doom , Quake , and Half-Life running on a smartwatch. Just weeks after we revealed how another Redditor installed a PSP emulator on their





Apple Mac Studio M4 Max review: A creative powerhouse
Engadget / 7h
The Mac Studio is Apple’s ultimate performance computer, but this year’s model came with a twist: It’s equipped with either an M4 Max or an M3 Ultra processor. The latter might seem like a step backward, since nearly all Macs (except the Mac Pro) are now equipped with M4 chips. However, the M3 Ultra is indeed Apple’s best-performing processor, which makes the new Mac Studio its fastest computer e





Here's What a Dedicated Gaming Mac Could Look Like
How-To Geek / 7h
Apple has been on a macOS gaming offensive for a while. It released the Game Porting Kit, an upscaler in the form of MetalFX, macOS got Game Mode, and the App Store offers triple-A games. Could a dedicated gaming Mac be next, and if so, what would it look like? Perhaps something like this.





Make Your Windows PC Last 30 Percent Longer by Adjusting These Settings
Wired / 7h
By dictating how your computer manages its battery power throughout the workday, you can vastly extend your PC’s daily uptime.





The latest iPhone 17 Pro Max leak may have given us another look at its upcoming redesign
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Another iPhone 17 Pro Max image leak has appeared It shows off the expected redesign of the handset The iPhone 17 phones are predicted to arrive in September It looks increasingly likely that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are going to get a significant redesign, compared to the phones that they're replacing, and a new leak gives us another look at the refreshed chassis of the larger mod





iOS 18.4 will give your iPhone a much-needed maps upgrade – but only if you're in the EU
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Apple’s iOS 18.4 beta lets users change their default mapping app The new feature is only available to people based in the EU iOS 18.4 is in beta but should launch fully by early April Apple is known for keeping a tight grip on its operating systems, but that resolve has been tested by the European Union (EU) in recent years. Now, Apple is being forced to concede another point and allow its users





Air Canada Now Requires Aeroplan Log-In For Award Searches
22One Mile at a Time / 7h
While not a huge deal, the process of searching award availability with Air Canada Aeroplan has just become a bit more complicated, as several readers have flagged. Aeroplan account log-in required for award search Air Canada’s Aeroplan frequent flyer program is useful not just for redemptions on Star Alliance, but also for travel on select other airlines. Historically, it has been possible to se





The Download: Google DeepMind’s plans for robots, and Eastern Europe’s changing tech sector
MIT Technology Review / 8h
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. Gemini Robotics uses Google’s top language model to make robots more useful The news: Google DeepMind has released a new model, Gemini Robotics, that combines its best large language model with robotics. Plugging in the LLM seems to give robots the ability to





Samsung’s Best Earbuds for $100? Trade In Now Before This Galaxy Buds3 Pro Deal Disappears
Gizmodo / 8h
Samsung offers Galaxy Buds3 Pro is as low as just $100 with trade-in, cheaper than other retailers.





Meta is launching Community Notes in the US next week
41TechCrunch / 8h
Next week, Meta will begin one of the company’s most significant overhauls ever for how it fact-checks information on its platforms. On March 18, Meta will start releasing its version of Community Notes for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users in the United States. The program copies a crowdsourced fact-checking system that Twitter unveiled in 2021 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo





Frequent Flyer Study: Award Ticket Prices Are Soaring—Except At American Airlines
View from the Wing / 8h
Looking at the cost of domestic roundtrip bookings, the report finds that award price inflation (36% since 2019) is much worse than inflation in the broader economy (24%). American AAdvantage redemptions have actually got 21% cheaper in this category over the last six years. Continue reading ...





The newly revealed Inzoi system requirements are enough to make me go back to The Sims 4
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Inzoi system requirements have been revealed The upcoming life simulation game will need quite a beefy PC This will be bad news for those who currently play The Sims 4 on older machines I've got some bad news if you play The Sims 4 on an older laptop or PC and were planning to dive into the world of Inzoi when it launches for PC in early access later this month Developer Inzoi Studio has outlined





Sister, can you spare $12,000 to help me decarbonize my home?
Engadget / 8h
I went to CES with Engadget for the first time this year and, among the robots, laptops, TVs and more robots , the most exciting products I saw were ones trying to make our homes more eco-friendly in the most low-effort ways possible. I saw an induction stove , a window-mounted heat pump, a battery back-up system and a few other promising appliances — these are user installable, work with standar





Why the ultimate luxury cruise experience — especially in the US — may be on an MSC Cruises ship
54The Points Guy / 8h
I am sitting at the MSC Yacht Club Grill, an exclusive open-air eatery atop the 2-year-old MSC World Europa, when I begin to wonder if my butler, Lanto, can read my mind. Sure, it would seem to bend the laws of science, but it might be true. How else could he know that my companion and I were feeling a chill? He has just arrived, unrequested, with sweaters from our suite six decks below. That is





I Can’t Play Minecraft Without These 5 Mods
How-To Geek / 8h
Minecraft is a fantastic game. Not only has it defied the odds and survived 16 years as a game, but it's still thriving today.





Republicans Want to Make Hating Elon Musk a Crime
48Gizmodo / 8h
The MAGA wing of the Republican party wants to use the DOJ to bite back against Musk protesters.





Samsung tipped to unveil first-ever bone-conduction headphones at Galaxy Z Fold 7 event
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at a July launch event A new leak claims the company also has a surprise audio product It's reportedly a set of bone-conduction headphones A new report claims that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 launch will take place in July, accompanied by the unveiling of a surprise new audio product: bone-conduction headphones. The news comes from famed (and usua





Seth Meyers gleefully roasts Trump and Musks Tesla ad
71Mashable / 8h
Seth Meyers has become the latest late night host to roast Donald Trump and Elon Musk's White House Tesla ad , following the pasting Stephen Colbert gave it on Tuesday. In the clip above Meyers goes through the footage — which followed the U.S. president promising to buy a Tesla after the company's stock price cratered — bit by bit, sharing his thoughts on everything from Trump saying he'll pay b





Vornado Sensa Cribside Heater Review: An Accurate Thermostat
Wired / 8h
A space heater designed for babies offers a real solution to the no good, very bad thermostats on most portable heaters.





The Taylor Sheridan supremacy lives on at Paramount+ as Landman gets renewed for season 2
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
The hit Paramount+ show Landman has been renewed for season 2. The Taylor Sheridan series received the most-watched global premiere and finale of any series in the history of Paramount+. The series stars Billy Bob Thornton and tells the story of the 21st century Texas oil boom in the Permian Basin. Taylor Sheridan's creative reign over Paramount+ is set to continue as Landman has been renewed for





Hawaiian Airlines 787 First Class Leihōkū Suites: What A Stunner!
90One Mile at a Time / 8h
Hello from Los Angeles, as I’m on the return portion of our winter ski trip to Niseko . After flying All Nippon Airways’ A380 first class , I flew Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 first class, on the 4hr55min flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX). This is yet another product that has been near the top of my list of airlines to review, so I’m happy I had the opportunity to experience this





The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could be in line for a Galaxy S25 Ultra-level camera upgrade
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 could get a 200MP primary camera upgrade It's a jump from the 50MP primary camera in the Galaxy Z Fold 6 The phone should launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in July If the rumors are right, we'll see the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 make an appearance within the next few months – and a fresh leak suggests the latter phone is set for a significant c





Why effective cybersecurity is a team effort
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
It’s been 35 years since the first ever documented ransomware attack. Known as the AIDS Trojan, it was released via floppy disk in 1989, long before most people even had a personal computer. However, since then, not only have PCs become ubiquitous in people’s homes around the world, but the volume and variety of cyber-attacks have also grown exponentially, turning cybercrime into a trillion-dolla





Actually, yes, Assassin's Creed Shadows will be playable on Steam Deck at launch, Ubisoft confirms
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Assassin's Creed Shadows will be playable on Steam Deck at launch, Ubisoft has confirmed The publisher revealed that it's currently awaiting the level of classification from Valve Ubisoft previously stated that the game wouldn't be available on the handheld because it was below the minimum specs for PC Ubisoft has confirmed Assassin's Creed Shadows will support Steam Deck at launch. In February,





No, your printer isn't possessed: a Windows 11 23H2 bug could be making it print random characters when connected via USB
43Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Windows 11 23H2 has a weird bug that causes printers connected via USB to print random characters upon power-up This bug occurs specifically with 23H2 KB5050092, a preview update Windows 11 24H2 still has several issues Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has been the source of many problems for PC users, with a list of puzzling bugs - but 24H2 isn't the only version of Windows 11 to suffer from s





Hacked Tata Technologies data leaked by ransomware gang
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Hunters International have added Tata Technologies files to its leak site The files include Excel sheets, presentations, and more The ransomware group tried selling the archives a few weeks ago Hunters International, the ransomware operator behind the attacks on the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), US Marshals Service, and others, has leaked some of the data it stole from Tata Tech





Whats new to streaming this week? (March 13, 2025)
Mashable / 9h
Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each one! Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We'v





Gunfire Erupts At Chicago O’Hare: Baggage Claim Fight Escalates With 57 Shots Fired At Terminal 2
View from the Wing / 9h
A violent brawl at Chicago O'Hare's Terminal 2 escalated into a shootout around 12:54 a.m. Wednesday morning, leaving a 25‑year‑old man wounded and disrupting airport operations for several hours. The fight started at baggage claim and spilled out onto the street. Heated words escalated to violent blows, one assailant grabbed a weapon from their car and returned to open fire before returning to t





I Took My Pi-Hole to the Next Level With This Custom Theme
How-To Geek / 9h
If you've become bored with the default theme of Pi-Hole, there's an easy way to change that. If you didn't know, Pi-Hole actually has a sort of theming engine. While you used to have to manually install them, the LCARS theme now comes baked in, and here's what all it entails.





US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
73BBC News / 9h
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.





Singapore grants bail for Nvidia chip smugglers in alleged $390M fraud
34TechCrunch / 9h
A judge in Singapore granted bail to three men suspected of deceiving suppliers of server computers that may contain Nvidia chips affected by U.S. export rules that bar the sale of them to certain countries, as a route to halting them being sold to organizations in China. The move comes nearly two weeks after the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.





Bria lands new funding for AI models trained on licensed data
30TechCrunch / 9h
AI-powered image generators, which are at the center of a number of copyright lawsuits against AI companies, are frequently trained on massive amounts of data from public websites. Most of these companies argue that fair use doctrine shields their data scraping and training practices. But many copyright holders disagree. That’s why some startups and firms developing image […] © 2024 TechCrunch. A





AMD's most powerful processor ever actually runs better on Windows 10 than Windows 11
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
New benchmarks show the Ryzen 9 9950X3D runs better on Windows 10 The chip's performance is stronger in many of today's demanding games Windows 11 seems to struggle particularly when VBS is enabled According to benchmarks circulating online, AMD's self-described "world's best processor for gamers and creators," the Ryzen 9 9950X3D , appears to run faster on Windows 10 than Windows 11 . Spotted by





Intel reveals its new CEO
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will step into office on March 18 The company must make “calculated risks” to catch up Interim CEOs will revert to their original positions Three months after Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced that he’d be stepping down after a near-four-year stint, the chipmaker has confirmed its new leader. In an email to workers, Lip-Bu Tan revealed himself to be the company’s new





Invincible season 3 ending explained: is [spoiler] dead, Damien Darkblood end credits scene, will there be a season 4, and more big questions answered
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Full spoilers follow for Invincible season 3 episode 8. It only feels like yesterday that Invincible season 3 made its Prime Video debut. So, it feels weird to be writing that the critically-acclaimed animated series' latest chapter has just ended, albeit in typically explosive fashion. As the dust settles on another jaw-dropping season finale, I'm here to answer your biggest questions about this





SAG-AFTRA union and video game industry bargaining group remain at odds as agreements on AI protections still 'frustratingly far apart'
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
SAG-AFTRA strikes are set to continue amidst concerns over AI protections The union has published a new chart detailing AI-related issues that remain to be agreed upon Several English-voiced games still have many major characters unvoiced in recent updates Union SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) has created a comparison chart as an update in its





Crypto wallet integrated with Telegram introduces crypto trading and yield features
30TechCrunch / 10h
Telegram’s crypto wallet, developed by a third-party company called The Open Platform (TOP), has introduced new features for people who don’t just use Telegram as a messaging app. The updates include multi-asset trading and yield functionalities. Based on the TON blockchain, TOP launched the wallet in 2023. The company reported that over 100 million users […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve





Bitcoin 2025 predictions: Will BTC go to the moon?
Mashable / 10h
Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, has had a big year. In 2024, it broke new ground, reaching and surpassing the price of $100,000 per 1 BTC for the first time. But it's a very interesting moment for crypto investors right now. President Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time in January, bringing with him the most crypto-friendly administration the U.S. has ever seen. He





How to watch Cavalier vs. Inter Miami online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Cavalier vs. Inter Miami in the Concacaf Champions Cup for free on YouTube . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The last spots in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarter finals are up for grabs as Cavalier take on Inter Miami. Lionel Messi and co won the first leg 2-0, and will be confident of securing a safe passage into the next round in King





Samsung’s ridiculous Buzzer Beater Bundle is over $5,000 off — because one TV isn’t enough for March Madness
Mashable / 10h
SAVE OVER $5,000: As of March 13, the Samsung Buzzer Beater Bundle is available for $10,307.42 at Samsung — down from its usual $16,199.92 price. That's a 36% discount for an eight-TV setup built for March Madness. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Buzzer Beater Bundle $10,307.42 at Samsung $16,199.92 Save $5,892.50 If you’re serious about college basketball, a single TV just won’t cu





Data centers are being pushed to their limits, but digital twins could help
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Three in four decision-makers know that AI is responsible for added data center pressure Renewable energy is key, but water cooling is disapproved by one in four Leaders see digital twins as ‘game changer’ for innovation New research from Candence has revealed that the world’s current data centers are being pushed to their absolute limits as companies expand investments in artificial intelligence





Beats PowerBeats Pro 2 Review: Great Fitness Earbuds With Minor Issues
How-To Geek / 10h
If the PowerBeats name seems like an older one, it’s because the last release was six years ago. The new Beats PowerBeats Pro 2 fitness-focused earbuds are packed with new features like a heart rate monitor, but they promise more than they deliver.





Shockingly Tiny Galaxy Near Andromeda Is Just One-Millionth the Size of the Milky Way
42Gizmodo / 10h
The fully formed galaxy is remarkably teeny, raising new questions about how galaxies emerge and evolve.





Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Each)
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Strategically buying points can be a good value , especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched a new sale on purchased points (thanks to Jacob for flagging this). Different members may be targeted for different offers, and it appears that the standard promotion is in line with the best offers we see from the program. Sale on purchased IHG One Rewards points Through Saturda





How to harmonize the complexities of global AI regulation
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
The EU AI Act roll out presents any company doing business in the EU with some tough decisions to make and an urgent need to establish a robust risk management framework. Just this month, the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) reached yet another major milestone in its roll out. Article 5, covering prohibited AI practices and unacceptable uses of AI, has become law. It’s not j





I've tested all the best AI agents including ChatGPT Deep Research and Gemini - these are the 5 top automated artificial intelligence tools you can try right now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
I’ve spent uncountable hours playing with AI assistants, seeing which ones are useful and in what way. Recently, that's meant looking at the kind of automated agents that can go out online and do things on your behalf. That might mean looking up information on the web, collating your email history, or even booking a reservation on your behalf. These AI agents include stand-alone tools and feature





Marvel reportedly casts Stranger Things star Sadie Sink in Spider-Man 4, but I don't want her to tackle the roles she's rumored to play
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Stranger Things ' Sadie Sink is reportedly set to appear in Spider-Man 4 Deadline suggests Sink will play one of two big characters in the MCU I'd like to see Sink play a lesser-known superhero in the Marvel movie Sadie Sink has signed on to appear in Spider-Man 4 , according to Deadline . The Stranger Things star, who plays Max Mayfield in the hugely successful Netflix show, is reportedly due to





‘People Are Scared’: Inside CISA as It Reels From Trump’s Purge
500+Wired / 10h
Employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they’re struggling to protect the US while the administration dismisses their colleagues and poisons their partnerships.





Air France Launching Riyadh Flights As Of March 2025
40One Mile at a Time / 10h
Air France has announced its newest long haul destination, with service kicking off in a matter of weeks. This one isn’t too surprising, as we’ve seen a lot of service added here… Air France adds Paris to Riyadh route with A350 As of May 19, 2025, Air France will launch a new 5x weekly flight between Paris (CDG) and Riyadh (RUH). The service will operate with the following schedule: AF684 Paris t





The Roborock Saros 10R aces one thing that most other robot vacuums cant
Mashable / 11h
The robot vacuum with a grabby arm from Roborock's showing at CES 2025 has been hogging all of the attention, but that one wasn't the new Roborock vacuum that I wanted to test the most. Though I'll still get my hands on the Roborock Saros Z70 at some point, I was personally more interested in the Roborock Saros 10R : a way more practical robot vacuum from the 2025 fleet that still goes hard on pr





Severance is borrowing a brilliant idea from Terminator 2
Mashable / 11h
If, at some point in your life, you've managed to sit down and watch Terminator 2: Judgment Day without knowing anything about the plot, then you've achieved the rare joy of experiencing one of science fiction's great twists as it was intended. (If you've never seen Terminator 2 and somehow, by the grace of James Cameron, still don't know the premise, do yourself a favor and watch it now. It's ok





Hallow Road review: Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys have come to scare you senseless
Mashable / 11h
It's every parent's worst nightmare. The phone rings in the middle of the night, and it's your child sobbing, calling for your help, and time is running out. What would you do to save them? This is the beginning of Hallow Road , the latest thriller from Babak Anvari, director of the critically acclaimed psychological drama Under the Shadow . A call in the night spurs a pair of parents to race out





Mickey 17s creeper plushes are the movies real red carpet stars
Mashable / 11h
Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 may star multiple Robert Pattinsons and Mark Ruffalo as Space Trump, but the real scene-stealers are none other than the film's creepers. SEE ALSO: 'Mickey 17' review: Bong Joon Ho attacks Trump fascism in dizzying sci-fi comedy Inhabitants of the ice planet Niflheim, the creepers are what you'd get if you crossed roly-polies with the Graboids from Tremors . They vary in





Want to learn piano? AI can teach you for much cheaper than private lessons
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Learn to play piano with Skoove Premium Piano Lessons , an AI-powered teacher, now offering lifetime subscriptions for $149.99 (reg. $299). Always wanted to learn piano? Nowadays, you don't need a teacher, and you certainly don't need to sit through boring classes. All it takes is a tablet, a keyboard, and your favorite robot. Skoove is an AI-powered piano tutoring app that listens while y





How to get perfect PDF conversions every time
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Save an additional 20% on a PDF Converter Pro lifetime license with code SAVE20 at checkout for a limited time only. What a disaster: Every so-called free PDF converter seems to follow the same pattern. Either they want your credit card before letting you download or they completely wreck your file’s formatting. The truth is you need to pay for the best PDF converter tools . But you don’t





Who needs a PS5? This console is $90 and comes with 70,000+ games.
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Save $70 on the Kinhank retro-inspired gaming console for a limited time (reg. $159.99). There’s a reason our readers are flipping out over this gaming console — it’s offering something big brands won’t. You get over 70,000 games pre-installed, from retro classics to modern favorites, plus built-in 4K streaming capabilities. And the best part? It’s only $90 with free shipping (reg. $159.99





Is the ick just a lack of attraction?
Mashable / 11h
Is it an ick ? Or do you just not fancy them? The term was originally coined in 1999 in an episode of Ally McBeal (Season 1, episode 15 to be exact), and later gained widespread popularity in the 2020s on social media. Now firmly cemented in the dating lexicon and pop culture, the ick is a term which describes the phenomenon of getting a sudden (and at times inexplicable) wave of revulsion, cring





Netflixs Adolescence review: One of the best, most devastating shows of 2025
Mashable / 11h
For anyone who's seen Boiling Point — Philip Barantini's one-shot kitchen drama starring Stephen Graham — Adolescence is surely high on the to-watch list. Co-created by Graham himself alongside frequent collaborator Jack Thorne, and directed by Barantini, the four-part Netflix drama/thriller takes Boiling Point 's one-take format and multiplies it across four settings, following the shattered liv





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 13, 2025
Mashable / 11h
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





How Generative A.I. Complements the MAGA Style
NYT > Technology / 11h
Online Trump supporters have embraced a unique form of irony that is hard to parse — and easy to deploy with new technologies.





NymVPN officially launches and claims to be "the world’s most secure VPN"
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
NymVPN is officially entering the VPN market with a big ambition – being the world's most secure VPN app. NymVPN's Alpha version originally broke through in November 2023. Now, it aims to offer a fully decentralized virtual private network (VPN) . Looking to protect against AI-driven surveillance and censorship, the service uses new mixnet technology to protect your metadata alongside the content





Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for March 13 (#641)
How-To Geek / 11h
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.





Could deeptech serve as Europe’s path to autonomy from the US?
20TechCrunch / 11h
Amidst geopolitical tensions and volatile markets, the question of Europe’s ability to weather the storms ahead, especially as President Trump seems intent on having his pound of tariffs from the continent, is looming large. But an extensive new report claims deeptech is poised to become a key pillar of Europe’s security, defense, and future autonomy, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F





Spirit Airlines Exits Bankruptcy… But Now What?!?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
In November 2024, Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , after billions of dollars of losses since the start of the pandemic, plus a failed takeover by JetBlue . We knew that the airline was planning on a quick bankruptcy process, and there’s now a major update , as this process has been completed. What I can’t wrap my head around is what the company’s plan is, exactly. Spir





The hidden costs of your on-premise software
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Great data automation software creates value. It enables your business to work faster, more efficiently and more cost-effectively. At the other end of the scale, though, is software that bottlenecks progress and eats up resources. Cost-cutting continues to dominate the agenda for Operations leaders. It’s therefore important to make sure that the data management, reconciliation or automation softw





Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion
100+NYT > Technology / 12h
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.





No, that’s not a cosmic cone of shame—it’s NASA’s newest space telescope
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Satellites come in all shapes and sizes, but there aren't any that look quite like SPHEREx, an infrared observatory NASA launched Tuesday night in search of answers to simmering questions about how the Universe, and ultimately life, came to be. The mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 8:10 pm local time (11:10 pm EDT) Tuesday. Less tha





Xiaomi to preinstall PhonePe’s app store on smartphones sold in India
24TechCrunch / 12h
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Thursday that its Android smartphones sold in India will come preinstalled with Indian fintech company PhonePe’s app store. Xiaomi’s Android smartphones usually come preinstalled with Google’s Play Store and the Chinese company’s own GetApps. Xiaomi said that it has signed a multi-year deal with PhonePe to replace GetApps with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rig





Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines
1KWired / 12h
The mRNA technology behind coronavirus vaccines is now being used to create bespoke vaccines for cancer patients.





I've been wearing an Apple Watch for 10 years – these are the 5 settings I change right out of the box
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Whether you've just bought the best Apple Watch on the market, like the Apple Watch Ultra 2, or you've got your hands on the budget Apple Watch SE 2 model, opening your Apple Watch and putting it on for the first time is a pretty great experience. You might have an idea of what your Apple Watch can do , or how you want to use it, but what about some of the settings and tweaks you can use to truly





Meta blocks whistleblower from promoting book, guaranteeing way more people will read it
Mashable / 12h
Meta has obtained an emergency ruling blocking whistleblower and former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams from promoting her memoir Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism . In other news, have you seen Barbra Streisand's house? The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) handed down the emergency arbitration ruling on Wednesday, finding that Meta was likely to





Driving innovation and reshaping the insurance landscape with AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Consumers today expect faster, more personalized services in the insurance industry. To meet these demands, insurers are increasingly adopting AI-powered solutions to enhance efficiency and customer experience . Research from McKinsey reveals that Generative AI alone is projected to contribute up to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually, with insurers expecting gains in productivity , pre