Elon Says Trump Is ‘in the Epstein Files’ as Their Relationship Publicly Implodes
500+Gizmodo / 12h
Trump called Musk "crazy" and has threatened to take away the billionaire's subsidies.
Elon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been Released
500+Futurism / 10h
Huge If True In a comically dramatic escalation of the pair's nasty public breakup , Elon Musk is now claiming that Donald Trump had a closer relationship to dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. " Time to drop the really big bomb," Musk tweeted amid his boiling Trump beef that may result his government contracts being canceled . "[Trump] is in the Epstein files. That is the real
Court denies Apple’s request to pause ruling on App Store payment fees
TechCrunch / 18min
A U.S. court denied Apple a stay on a ruling that requires the company to stop charging developers for payments made outside the App Store through links in apps.
WordCamp Europe 2025 - all the latest news and updates as they happen
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 41min
Europe’s biggest WordPress event is back - this time in the historic city of Basel, Switzerland. We are here to bring you all the latest news and insights from the event. Several of the biggest names in website hosting , building, and growth are here including WordPress.com, Hostinger , Elementor , Bluehost , Google, and Yoast. There are some interesting talks taking place throughout the event on
Why most companies shouldn’t build their own AI solutions
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 56min
AI isn’t hype anymore—it’s real. IDC predicts that by 2028 AI spending could hit $623 billion by 2028. That kind of investment doesn’t come from buzz. It comes from companies seeing real value. AI tools are already cutting costs, speeding up work, and - let’s be honest - making jobs more enjoyable. Nobody misses the repetitive stuff. Instead, we’re doing more of what we’re actually good at: strat
AI can help you invest in today’s crazy stock market — just £51.80 for life
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Save on an AI stock-picking app that can help you navigate crazy markets and keep your cool — just £50.80 lifetime subscription (reg. £357.85). Opens in a new window Credit: SSP Software Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription £50.82 £357.85 Save £307.03 I was watching this year's earlier market crashes and wondered, ‘Does it make sense to invest right now?’ I’d always been curious ab
M&S hackers sent abuse and ransom demand directly to CEO
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44BBC News / 2h
The criminals told the retailer's boss he could make things "fast and easy" if he complied with their demands.
How to unblock RedTube for free in France
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Unblock RedTube from France with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Aylo, the company that runs Pornhub , YouPorn , and RedTube, has stopped operating in France after the introduction of age verification laws . There are legitimate reasons for the new laws and the subsequent ban, but they're complicated. What's straightforward is the workaround. The reasons f
How to unblock YouPorn for free in France
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Unblock YouPorn from France with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Pornhub has stopped operating in France after the introduction of age verification laws . Aylo, the company that owns Pornhub, also runs sites such as YouPorn and RedTube . That means YouPorn will also become unavailable to French users. The reasons for this restriction are complicated, but t
How to watch Sinner vs. Djokovic online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Djokovic in the 2025 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The prospect of Sinner vs. Djokovic in the 2025 French Open semi final is enough to make tennis fans all over the world stop what they're doing and tune in. Can Djokovic turn back the clock and secure a spot
How to watch Musetti vs. Alcaraz online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Musetti vs. Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 French Open semi finals look set to be pretty special, with most of the top players still in contention for the main prize. Musetti vs. Alcaraz is an especially interesting matchup. Musetti has look
How to watch Venezuela vs. Bolivia online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Venezuela vs. Bolivia in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Venezuela and Bolivia have looked pretty poor in South American World Cup qualification, but both sides will be looking to end this campaign on a high. There are still a few games left to play and plenty of points available. If y
How to watch Colombia vs. Peru online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Colombia vs. Peru in World Cup qualifiers for free on SBS On Demand . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Colombia need a positive result against Peru in their upcoming South American World Cup qualification fixture. Peru are languishing near the bottom of the standings, so Colombia will be looking at this game as an opportunity to climb
How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Aragon online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Aragon for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 MotoGP season is delivering incredible entertainment on a consistent basis. Forget all about F1 and turn your attention to a form of racing with unpredictable finishes, daring moves, and jaw-dropping moments from the best in the w
‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Just Rules
Gizmodo / 4h
Third Floor and 20th Century Animation continue the Predator's recent hot streak with the excellent 'Killer of Killers.'
And Just Like That… Season 3 dabbles in dating app fatigue
Mashable / 5h
"I spend every waking hour scrolling, swiping, texting, and it's all just hurtful or meaningless." In one brief venting moment, over a couple of Gimlets in a crowded Manhattan bar, And Just Like That… Season 3 takes aim at dating in 2025 . In episode 2, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her former neighbour Lisette (Katerina Tannenbaum) are catching up in a New York hotspot, when Lisette expresse
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 6, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for June 6
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 6, 2025
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Hurdle hints and answers for June 6, 2025
Mashable / 5h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Luma Labs' new Modify Video tool can reimagine scenes without reshooting
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Luma Labs' new Modify Video tool for Dream Machine uses AI to alter any video footage without reshoots Any characters or environments won't lose their original motion or performances Anything from subtle wardrobe tweaks to full magical scene overhauls is feasible Luma Labs is known for producing AI videos from scratch, but the company has a new feature for its Dream Machine that can utterly trans
Silicon Valley Is Starting to Pick Sides in Musk and Trump’s Breakup
100+Wired / 6h
As Elon Musk and US president Trump spar on social media, tech investors and executives are being forced to choose whether to support the most powerful man in business—or the White House.
Senate response to White House budget for NASA: Keep SLS, nix science
30Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Negotiations over the US federal budget for fiscal year 2026 are in the beginning stages, but when it comes to space, the fault lines are already solidifying in the Senate. The Trump White House released its budget request last Friday, and this included detailed information about its plans for NASA. On Thursday, just days later, the US Senate shot back with its own budget priorities for the space
Flights canceled after dozens of Delta regional jets grounded for inspection
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information Delta Air Lines canceled dozens of flights on Thursday after a slew of regional jets were grounded and sent in for inspections, a spokesperson told TPG. More disruptions could affect travelers on Friday. Late Thursday afternoon, wholly owned regional subsidiary Endeavor Air pulled 45 Delta Connection jets out of service so those plan
Jet lag hack: Why I swear by daytime flights from New York to London
400+The Points Guy / 7h
I am based in London , but TPG’s main office is in New York City . I regularly fly across the Atlantic, and I have a jet lag tip for anyone flying from the Northeast (especially New York) to the United Kingdom. Most flights from the U.S. to London depart in the evening and arrive the following morning or around lunchtime, given the five-hour time difference. New York and Boston, however, are some
How Mike Flanagan Will Make ‘Carrie’ Feel Like a New Story
Gizmodo / 7h
'The Life of Chuck' filmmaker talked about taking on more traditional horror in Stephen King's classic.
How NASA Would Struggle Without SpaceX if Trump Cancels Musk’s Contracts
37NYT > Technology / 7h
If President Trump cancels the contracts for Elon Musk’s private spaceflight company, the federal government would struggle to achieve many goals in orbit and beyond.
Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts
57BBC News / 8h
Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online.
Meta AI's experimental new smart glasses can see everything you do and even tell how you feel about it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Meta is developing its Aria Gen 2 smart glasses, which come packed with sensors and AI features The smart glasses can track your gaze, movement, and even heart rate to gauge what's happening around you and your feelings about it The smart glasses are currently being used to help researchers train robots and build better AI systems that could be incorporated into consumer smart glasses The Ray-Ban
Elon Musk’s Feud With President Trump Wipes $152 Billion Off Tesla’s Market Cap
300+Wired / 9h
As Elon Musk and Donald Trump take jabs at each other online, their respective businesses are plummeting in value.
Etsy co-founder's new startup is making what really looks like a mixed reality magnifying glass
Engadget / 9h
Virtual and augmented reality are still pretty new frontiers with a lot of potentially cool ideas yet to be developed. The latest product in the mixed reality space could be coming from a startup called Dopple Works. Lowpass reported that the secrecy-shrouded business from Etsy co-founder and former CEO Robert Kalin is working on a new device called Loop. Dopple Works has submitted an application
Oops: American Flies Wrong Boeing 787 To Italy, Causing Diversion
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
“Folks, this is your captain speaking. I’m sorry to say, we unfortunately need to divert, as we realized the plane we’ve been flying across the Atlantic all night isn’t actually authorized to land at our destination airport…” That’s gotta be awkward, but that’s basically what happened, per a fascinating scoop by @xJonNYC . Naples-bound American 787 diverts to Rome American operates a seasonal dai
Kevin Feige Is Trying to Throw Us off the Scent of That ‘Fantastic Four’ Tease
26Gizmodo / 9h
The Marvel Studios president is making us question what we actually saw at the end of 'Thunderbolts.'
Cursor’s Anysphere nabs $9.9B valuation, soars past $500M ARR
32TechCrunch / 9h
The massive round is Anysphere's third fundraise in less than a year. The 3-year-old startup secured its previous capital haul of $100 million at a pre-money valuation of $2.5 billion late last year.
Circle IPO soars, giving hope to more startups waiting to go public
27TechCrunch / 9h
The USDC stablecoin issuer ended its first trading day at a 167% jump from its $31 IPO price.
Elon Musk Is Posting Through It
400+Wired / 9h
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are going to war—and giving everyone a front-row seat.
Out-of-warranty Switch 2 repairs are a lot more expensive than the original console's
Engadget / 9h
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a one-year limited warranty that covers the cost of repairing unexpected defects, but any damage that falls outside that coverage will cost you. Avoiding that could be key, because based on Nintendo's customer repair portal , paying to fix a Switch 2 is noticeably more expensive than repairing an older Switch. Now, prices could vary depending on how your Switch 2
Why are Elon Musk and Donald Trump fighting?
89TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk donated $288 million to Trump's 2024 election campaign, but now the tech mogul is calling for Trump's impeachment.
What NOT to expect at Apple's WWDC 2025 - three things you definitely won't see
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
No new iPhone expected, not even a hint, really No apologies for the bad Apple Intelligence launch No Holy Grail products like XR glasses or a glucose monitor Next week Apple hosts its Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) 2025 , bringing together developers and media to discuss what’s new and what’s upcoming in the world of All Things Apple. Apple makes a lot of stuff, and more importantly, Ap
Europe will have to be more Tenacious to land its first rover on the moon
TechCrunch / 10h
Tenacious was set to become the first European-made rover to land on the Moon, but communications were lost with the lander that carried it.
A Cosmic Tech Mystery Results in Literal Lost Souls in This Sci-Fi Short Story
Gizmodo / 10h
Read this month's Lightspeed Magazine selection, 'The Twenty-One Second God' by Peter Watts, right here on io9.
Mii Fighters are breaking Super Smash Bros. Ultimate matches on the Switch 2
Engadget / 10h
It's a big day for everyone who has successfully acquired their Nintendo Switch 2 , but few hardware launches go off without a single hitch. In addition to some surprising hidden costs to finishing the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour , players have also discovered a compatibility problem in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate . The conditions for this issue to occur, luckily, appear to be pretty narrow. It
Guests Shot The TV, Flooded The Hotel, Set A Car On Fire—And Hit On The Paramedic Sent To Save Them
View from the Wing / 10h
Hotel employees are trading stories of their worst guests, prompted by a front desk agent at a New York City Marriott. And some of the things guest incidents are just off the charts crazy. Continue reading ...
The Microsoft Store Is Getting Faster and Less Awful
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft is rolling out more changes to the Microsoft Store, the main app and games store on Windows 10 and 11. It now has more system integrations, faster performance, a Copilot button, and other updates.
Xbox Game Pass Is Almost Free in This Final Sale, Access 500+ Games on Xbox, PC, and Console
Gizmodo / 10h
A month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is bottomless supply of awesome gaming across consoles, handhelds, and even smartphones and tablets.
10 Successful Video Game Series You Didn’t Know Were Spin-Offs
How-To Geek / 10h
There are many game series that started life as spin-offs, a fact that's not always obvious. These games can stand apart on their own, and tend to cater to fans who wouldn't have necessarily liked the originals.
Elon Musk Declares That He's "Immediately" Cutting Off NASA's Access to Space
100+Futurism / 10h
Billionaire Elon Musk has countered president Donald Trump's threat to "terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," in spectacular fashion: by threatening to cut off the United States' access to outer space. "In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately," Musk tweeted . But it d
Everything to Know About ‘One Piece’ Season 2’s New Crewmate, Tony Tony Chopper
42Gizmodo / 11h
Learn more about the adorable talking reindeer medic before the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's pirate epic returns in 2026.
Discord CTO says he’s “constantly bringing up enshittification” during meetings
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Discord members are biting their nails. As reports swirl that the social media company is planning an initial public offering this year and increasingly leans on advertising revenue, there's fear that Discord will become engulfed in the enshittification that has already scarred so many online communities. Co-founder and CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy claims he's worried about that, too. In an intervie
What would happen if Trump retaliated against Musk’s companies?
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A remarkable schoolyard brawl erupted online Thursday between President Donald Trump and his former "First Buddy" Elon Musk during which the pair traded insults and barbs. The war of words reached a crescendo during the afternoon when Trump threatened Musk's federal contracts. "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsi
Second moon landing attempt leaves private space firm in limbo
Mashable / 11h
A private space firm from Japan likely did not stick its moon landing on Thursday, which would make this the second failed attempt to get to the lunar surface for the company in the past two years. The mission, dubbed Hakuto-R by the company ispace , tried to touch down around 3:15 p.m. ET on June 5 after a long 4.5-month meandering journey to save on fuel. But the team lost communication with th
My day one Nintendo Switch 2 review: Its here, and its awesome
Mashable / 11h
Folks, we’re finally here. The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally showing up on people’s doorsteps, while others braved the lengthy lines at midnight launch events that spanned the globe. Because I have a cool job, I actually got the console a day early. And after spending about 24 hours with my new Switch 2, I’ve got plenty of early thoughts to share. I know some gamers are on the fence about spending
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are smack-talking each other into their own digital echo chambers
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are smack-talking each other into their own echo chambers.
Stop Using These Recalled Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells Now
Lifehacker / 11h
If you use Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, be careful: Your workout gear may be impacted by a safety recall. BowFlex parent company Johnson Health Tech Trading has issued a recall for BowFlex adjustable dumbbells due to a serious impact hazard that could result in injury to users—the company says there have been over 300 reports of plates dislodging during use, including 111 resulting in injuries s
Perplexity received 780 million queries last month, CEO says
45TechCrunch / 11h
Srinivas went on to note that the same growth trajectory is possible, especially with the new Comet browser that it's working on.
Delta Amex Card Limited Time Welcome Offers: Up To 110K SkyMiles
400+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Delta and American Express have a portfolio of co-branded credit cards . At the moment, we’re seeing increased limited time welcome offers on these cards, making it the ideal time to apply. While Delta SkyMiles is far from my favorite mileage currency, I appreciate that miles in the program have a “floor” value, based on all the ways there are to redeem SkyMiles for at least one cent each toward
Reddit Sues Anthropic, Accusing It of Illegal Data Use
Gizmodo / 11h
The AI industry's business model is once again being put under a legal microscope.
United Airlines helps flyers beat jet lag with Timeshifter app
42The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post that has been updated with new information. There are many benefits to being a United MileagePlus member. While you’re probably familiar with earning and redeeming miles and United’s plan to bring free Wi-Fi to members, you may not know that United loyalists can save money or earn miles on Timeshifter, an app designed to help travelers beat jet lag . Timesh
First impression: American’s luxe Flagship Suite Preferred completes inaugural flight
49The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: The Points Guy was invited on American Airlines’ 787-9P inaugural flight as a guest of the airline, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of the TPG staff and were not subject to review by the airline or any other external entity. It’s the day that American Airlines flyers (and investors) have long been waiting for. The Fort Worth-based carrier has officially inaugurated it
Festival-Standout Creature Feature ‘Ick’ Is Getting a Limited Theatrical Run
Gizmodo / 11h
Brandon Routh, Mena Suvari, Malina Weissman, and loads of pop-punk songs star in Joseph Kahn's horror comedy.
Walmart Goes Big With Drone Delivery Expansion
21Wired / 11h
Walmart, with its partner Wing, plans to bring drone delivery to 100 new stores in five new US cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa.
The Most important Nintendo Switch 2 Setting You Should Change Right Away
How-To Geek / 11h
Did you pick up a Switch 2 recently, or are thinking of getting one in the next few weeks? One of the best things about Nintendo’s new console is the ability to play games anywhere thanks to its portability.
How to Automatically Clear Temporary Files on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 11h
Windows 11 accumulates many temporary files over time. One way to get rid of these files is to manually delete them. If you don’t want that hassle, you can automate the process. I’ll show you how.
Walmart expands drone deliveries to five new cities, including Atlanta
Engadget / 11h
Walmart just announced a major expansion of its drone delivery service to five new cities. These areas include Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Charlotte and Houston. This makes it the first retailer to offer drone-based deliveries across five states, as the service has already been operating in Arkansas. This isn't a small beta test, like some of Amazon's pilot programs . Walmart says the service is lau
Want to run a GeForce RTX 5090 on your ultra-thin laptop? This Thunderbolt 5 eGPU enclosure can make it happen - but it won't be cheap
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Thunderbolt 5 brings external GPUs closer to delivering real desktop-class performance on thin laptops Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box is a dream for power users, not casual gamers Heat and power delivery are major concerns when running top-tier GPUs like the RTX 5090 At Computex 2025, Gigabyte introduced a new external GPU enclosure designed to deliver high-performance gaming and AI capabilities.
"He Just Went CRAZY": Trump Threatens to Terminate Elon Musk's Government Contracts
Futurism / 11h
The gloves have officially come off as a feud between billionaire Elon Musk and president Donald Trump has exploded into public view in spectacular fashion. In the latest escalation, Trump threatened to cut Musk's government contracts. "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," the president threate
Walmart and Wing expand drone delivery to five more US cities
20TechCrunch / 11h
Walmart and Wing are expanding their partnership and rolling out drone delivery to dozens of more stores in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa.
ISS Conference Scrapped as NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Crew and Cargo
Gizmodo / 12h
The agency is facing budgetary constraints that might affect operations aboard the ISS.
Amazon launches new R&D group focused on agentic AI and robotics
20TechCrunch / 12h
Amazon wants this group to develop an agentic AI framework to be used to give its warehouse robots more skills.
The Oversight Board says Meta isn't doing enough to fight celeb deepfake scams
Engadget / 12h
Scams using AI deepfakes of celebrities have become an increasingly prominent issue for Meta over the last couple of years. Now, the Oversight Board has weighed in and has seemingly confirmed what other critics have said: Meta isn't doing enough to enforce its own rules, and makes it far too easy for scammers to get away with these schemes. "Meta is likely allowing significant amounts of scam con
Embyro Selection from DNA Testing of 900+ Genes – IQ, Longevity and More
Next Big Future / 12h
People who use IVF (in vitro fertilization) will soon be able to rank embryos using genetic and other information in the hopes of extending the longevity of their offspring, according to the 25-year-old entrepreneur behind Nucleus Genomics, a DNA testing and analysis company. Nucleus plans to charge $5,999 for an analysis of up to 900 ... Read more
Rippling calls Deel ‘a criminal syndicate’ and claims 4 other competitors were spied on, too
TechCrunch / 12h
The fight between HR tech startups has heated up again after Rippling filed an amended complaint accuses Deel of targeting, infiltrating, and compromising of four other competitors, in addition to Rippling.
Your Smartphone Is a Parasite, According to Evolution
Gizmodo / 12h
The greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? Every human on Earth with a wifi signal.
RFK Jr. Is Opening the Alternative Medicine Floodgates
83Gizmodo / 12h
Kennedy plans to make it easier for people to take unregulated, potentially unsafe treatments like stem cell and chelation therapy.
Anthropic co-founder on cutting access to Windsurf: ‘It would be odd for us to sell Claude to OpenAI’
37TechCrunch / 12h
Anthropic's Jared Kaplan said the company largely cut Windsurf's direct access to Anthropic's Claude AI models because of rumors OpenAI is acquiring the startup.
Why an Apple TV Box Is More Private Than Your Smart TV (but Not Perfect)
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Let's be clear: smart TVs are a privacy nightmare. Almost all of them keep track of everything you watch, even when you're using an HDMI cable, and send it off to analytics firms, advertisers, and who knows who else. In capitalist America, TV watches you. A common piece of privacy advice, given this, is to disconnect your smart TV from the interne
Astronomers Discover Most Energetic Cosmic Explosions Ever Observed
Gizmodo / 12h
Extreme nuclear transients are 10 million times rarer than supernovae and emit the same amount of energy as 100 Suns.
Amazon Looks to Replace Pesky Paid Workers With Humanoid Bots That Don’t Need to Pee
Gizmodo / 12h
The company that brought you workers forced to pee in a bottle is now bringing you robots that don't have to do that.
These 8 Free Multiplayer Browser Games Are Too Fun to Miss Out On
How-To Geek / 12h
Fortnite is one of my all-time favorite multiplayer games. However, there are times when I feel like taking a break from such resource-demanding games and spending some time playing browser games instead. These are nine free multiplayer browser games that I usually play to relax my mind during those moments.
Truly completing Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will cost you
Engadget / 12h
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a $10 museum-like experience dedicated to playfully explaining features of the Nintendo Switch 2 , and technically, it costs a lot more than $10 to truly finish. As Eurogamer writes and multiple Nintendo webpages note , you can't actually finish the game without using all of the Switch 2's many accessories. All 12 of the different areas in Welcome Tour are access
Palantir Is Going on Defense
200+Wired / 12h
Palantir threatened to call police on a WIRED reporter and kicked out other journalists from a recent conference following reports of the data analytics firm’s work with the Trump administration.
30 Years Later, the Terrors of ‘Safe’ Are Just as Alarming
Gizmodo / 12h
Todd Haynes’ exploration of ecological and existential horrors features a stellar early-career performance by Julianne Moore.
Best hotel rewards programs in the world: Which one is right for you?
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Every year, the TPG Awards honor excellence in credit cards, loyalty programs and travel. Please click here to read more about our winner selection process and methodology for the 2024 TPG Awards. If you’re not booking through hotel loyalty programs, you’re missing out on great deals and leaving money on the t
How to watch M3GAN before heading to the theater for M3GAN 2.0
Mashable / 12h
The best streaming deals to watch 'M3GAN': BEST OVERALL Starz 6-month subscription $17.99 (save $28) SECOND-BEST DEAL Starz 3-month subscription $3.99 per month (save $7 per month) FREE TRIAL Starz Prime Video add-on free for 7 days BEST NON-STREAMING DEAL Rent or purchase 'M3GAN' on Prime Video $3.99 or $7.99 Everyone's new favorite murderous doll (sorry, Chucky) is back for another round. M3GAN
Google’s new Gemini 2.5 Pro release aims to fix past “regressions” in the model
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
It seems like hardly a day goes by anymore without a new version of Google's Gemini AI landing, and sure enough, Google is rolling out a major update to its most powerful 2.5 Pro model. This release is aimed at fixing some problems that cropped up in an earlier Gemini Pro update, and the word is, this version will become a stable release that comes to the Gemini app for everyone to use. The previ
Nvidia RTX 5060/5060 Ti review: You can have “affordable” or “future-proof.” Pick one.
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
When it comes to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, the GPU itself is less interesting than the storm Nvidia stirred up by trying to earn it better reviews. If you don’t follow the twists and turns of graphics card launch metanarratives, allow me to recap the company's behavior for you. Though the RTX 5060 launched on May 19, Nvidia and its partners were uncharacteristically slow to ship gr
Nintendo warns Switch 2 GameChat users: “Your chat is recorded”
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Last month, ahead of the launch of the Switch 2 and its GameChat communication features , Nintendo updated its privacy policy to note that the company "may also monitor and record your video and audio interactions with other users." Now that the Switch 2 has officially launched, we have a clearer understanding of how the console handles audio and video recorded during GameChat sessions, as well a
Reddit sues Anthropic over AI scraping that retained users’ deleted posts
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On the heels of an OpenAI controversy over deleted posts , Reddit sued Anthropic on Wednesday, accusing the AI company of "intentionally" training AI models on the "personal data of Reddit users"—including their deleted posts—"without ever requesting their consent." Calling Anthropic two-faced for depicting itself as a "white knight of the AI industry" while allegedly lying about AI scraping, Red
Volvo launches the first smart seatbelt that uses sensors to provide the perfect tension
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Volvo's innovation uses sensors to help the belt adjust its load The company claims it can help reduce injuries The multi-adaptive safety belt will feature on the EX60 Volvo can claim to be part of the very history of the humble seatbelt, considering Swedish engineer and Volvo employee Nils Bohlin perfected his three-point harness with the company way back in the late 1950s. Now, it wants to inje
Manus has kick-started an AI agent boom in China
37MIT Technology Review / 12h
Last year, China saw a boom in foundation models, the do-everything large language models that underpin the AI revolution. This year, the focus has shifted to AI agents—systems that are less about responding to users’ queries and more about autonomously accomplishing things for them. There are now a host of Chinese startups building these general-purpose digital tools, which can answer emails, br
Ross Ulbricht Got a $31 Million Donation From a Dark Web Dealer, Crypto Tracers Suspect
81Wired / 12h
Crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis says the mysterious 300-bitcoin donation to the pardoned Silk Road creator appears to have come from someone associated with a different defunct black market: AlphaBay.
We’re Probably Not Going to Get a Star Wars Battlefront 3
How-To Geek / 12h
Star Wars Battlefront 3 has been on the minds of many fans, but creating this follow-up is not as simple as many believe. EA can't just decide to make another game, there is a lot more to consider and many reasons it might not seem worth it to the publisher. All this is to say that you'll probably be disappointed if you were holding out hope for a Battlefront 3 .
The full Alien: Earth trailer is finally here and it's a doozy
Engadget / 12h
In space, no one can hear you, uh, stream. We finally have a real trailer for the upcoming Alien: Earth TV series and it looks extremely cool. FX dropped a teaser a few months back, but that was just vibes. This is an actual two-minute trailer that's absolutely packed with footage. For the uninitiated, Alien: Earth is the first TV series in the franchise's long history and is being helmed by Noah
Republicans Admit They Have Zero Respect for Musk, Were Just Using Him for Money and Clout
400+Futurism / 12h
Soup D'oor Though some want him back , many Republicans are breathing a massive sigh of relief now that billionaire Elon Musk has broken up with president Donald Trump in dramatic fashion. As Axios reports , lawmakers are releasing plenty of steam and pent-
