Trump Says He Wants FEMA Eliminated After Hurricane Season
400+Gizmodo / 19h
"The FEMA thing has not been a very successful experiment," Trump said.
LibreOffice Says It's Time to Ditch Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
27How-To Geek / 16h
LibreOffice, the free and open-source replacement for Microsoft Office, has joined the ‘End of 10’ project to move Windows 10 PCs to Linux. LibreOffice and desktop Linux can “offer a powerful, privacy-friendly and future-proof alternative” to Microsoft’s software, according to the LibreOffice team.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 12, 2025
Mashable / 11min
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
I am a coder by trade and this is why AI is going to change programming forever
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
In the age of AI, it would be easy to panic about the future role of software engineers. The rise of agentic AI tools , able to carry out the functional day-to-day tasks at speed, has become well documented. These tools will only increase in value, creating questions about the role of human input. Amidst a fall in vacancies for engineering jobs, and the growing application of such tools in the wo
Twenty years strong: a love letter to TechCrunch
20TechCrunch / 2h
Here’s to the perspective that twenty years gives you, and to twenty more years of asking hard questions, helping readers see around corners, and working with people who make even the roughest days worth it.
Get this app and never need a desktop scanner again
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Keep a scanner at your fingertips forever with SwiftScan VIP , now just £30.97 with code TAKE30 . Opens in a new window Credit: Maple Media SwiftScan VIP: Lifetime Subscription £30.97 £147.50 Save £116.53 We may poke fun at the massive multitasking printers of yesteryear, but having a scanner really did come in handy. If you find yourself missing that addition in your family's old '00s com
Apple Researcher Claims Illusion of AI Thinking Versus OpenAI Solving Ten Disk Puzzle
Next Big Future / 3h
Apple’s research paper, “The Illusion of Thinking,” examines the reasoning abilities of artificial intelligence models. It claims that LLM AI problem-solving skills are misleading. The study argues that these models do not truly reason but instead rely heavily on pattern matching, creating an “illusion of thinking.” To support this claim, the paper uses the Tower ... Read more
How to watch the 2025 U.S. Open (Golf) online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch featured groups from the 2025 U.S. Open for free on usopen.com . Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There is something truly beautiful about canceling all your plans and settling down for a marathon session of watching golf. We're not sure exactly what happens to a human when you're well into your second day of non-stop golf , but it's close t
How to watch Czech Republic U21 vs. England U21 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Czech Republic vs. England in U21 Euro 2025 for free on Channel 4 . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of U21 Euro 2025 includes some fascinating matchups , including Czech Republic vs. England. All eyes will be on the defending champions to see if they can overcome Czechia and progress from Group B. If you want to watch
How to watch Finland U21 vs. Netherlands U21 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Finland vs. Netherlands in U21 Euro 2025 for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of U21 Euro 2025 includes some fascinating matchups , including Finland vs. Netherlands. The Netherlands are always an interesting team in these tournaments, and they'll be expected to progress out of Group D
How to watch Germany U21 vs. Slovenia U21 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Slovenia in U21 Euro 2025 for free on 4seven . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of U21 Euro 2025 matchups delivered a lot of action and quality from some of the best young players in the world , and we're expecting more of the same as the tournament continues. Germany vs. Slovenia is a particularly interest
How to watch Ukraine U21 vs. Denmark U21 online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Ukraine vs. Denmark in U21 Euro 2025 for free on 4seven . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There were a number of really intriguing games in the first round of U21 Euro 2025 matchups, and we're hoping for more of the same as Ukraine take on Denmark. Group D is there for the taking in this exciting tournament, so every team will be des
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 12, 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 12
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 12, 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 12, 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
Sam Altman Gentle Singularity
Next Big Future / 5h
Sam Altman declares that AI is past the event horizon and the takeoff has started. We have recently built AI systems that are smarter than people in many ways, and are able to significantly amplify the output (productivity) of people using them. The least-likely part of the work is behind us; the scientific insights that ... Read more
SpaceX Heading to Over $10 Trillion Valuation Late in 2030s
Next Big Future / 5h
Developed in collaboration with Mach33, ARK’s open-source SpaceX model yields an expected enterprise value in 2030 of ~$2.5 trillion, generating a ~38% compound annual rate of return from its last funding round at $350 billion in December 2024.1 Tuned to the 75th and 25th percentile Monte Carlo outcomes, our bull and bear cases are ~$3.1 ... Read more
Google can now generate your AI videos more quickly than ever
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Google’s Veo 3 Fast generates 720p AI videos twice as fast as standard Gemini Pro users can create three videos per day Flow Pro users pay just 20 credits per clip Google's revving up its AI video-making engine Veo 3 with a sped-up version called Veo 3 Fast. Both Gemini Pro and Flow users can access the faster Veo 3 model, which produces 720p videos at more than twice the speed of the previous it
SpaceX Starlink 104 Mbps in 2025 and 1-2 Gbps in 2027
Next Big Future / 7h
Ookla® Speedtest data on Starlink indicates that the satellite company’s network performance has been on the uptick over the past couple of years and as of Q1 2025 17.42% of U.S. Starlink Speedtest users were able to get speeds consistent with the FCC’s minimum requirement for fixed broadband of 100 Mbps download speeds and 20 ... Read more
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over images
20BBC News / 7h
The Hollywood studios allege Midjourney's image generator is a "bottomless pit of plagiarism".
‘A bottomless pit of plagiarism’: Disney takes on Midjourney in scathing new suit
Mashable / 8h
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles federal court, entertainment giants Disney and Comcast’s Universal have teamed up to take on Midjourney, the generative AI image platform, accusing it of copyright infringement on a massive scale. The at-times blunt lawsuit doesn’t mince words, arguing that Midjourney is a “bottomless pit of plagiarism.” The complaint claims Midjourney effectively rai
RFK Jr. announces 8 appointees to CDC vaccine panel—they’re not good
100+Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Anti-vaccine advocate and current health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took to social media Wednesday to announce the names of eight people he is appointing to a critical federal vaccine advisory committee—which is currently empty after Kennedy abruptly fired all 17 previous members Monday. In the past, the vetting process for appointing new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven
Buy Alaska miles with up to a 70% bonus: How you can save thousands on flights
400+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. From now until June 26, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is offering a bonus of up to 70% when you purchase miles, with prices as low as 1.74 cents per mile. Simply log in and buy miles through the Alaska Airlines website . Since these miles can be difficult to earn , buying them during this sale could help to
Blackstone Griddle Air Fryer Combo Review: Silly, but Nice
Wired / 8h
Air-fried taters and corn cobs are a silly but welcome indulgence on the newest griddle from Blackstone.
Robert Eggers Is Making a ‘Christmas Carol’ Movie, and Willem Dafoe May Be Scrooge
54Gizmodo / 8h
The man behind 'Nosferatu' and 'The Witch' will scare the Dickens out of us thanks to Warner Bros.
Zuckerberg's Meta Just Made a Huge Investment in a Very Dark AI Company
24Futurism / 9h
Meta's AI development isn't going quite as well as billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg had hoped. Once a frontrunner in the AI race, a year's worth of technical failures and setbacks to his company's "state-of-the-art" Llama 4 Behemoth have spurred Zuckerberg to pull out all the stops. Now, the second richest man on the planet is said to be handpicking a team of some 50 AI researchers for a shadowy "
Google will reduce battery life for some Pixel 6a phones to prevent overheating
Engadget / 9h
Google's Pixel 6a has been a winner in many respects, but a new issue with the smartphone's battery may pose a safety concern. After Android Authority reported on a pair of instances where a Pixel 6a battery overheated to the point where the device caught fire, the publication spotted some details in the latest Android 16 beta indicating that as a precaution, the Pixel 6a battery capacity and cha
This external RTX 4090 GPU comes with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, but sadly, I don't think that you can connect it to an Apple MacBook Pro
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Dual Thunderbolt 5 ports and OCuLink elevate this eGPU beyond typical external GPU standards Nvidia's Ada Lovelace cards shine in this unit Compact design and bold specs make FEVM FNGT5 Pro a tempting power upgrade for PCs External GPUs have long served as a way to upgrade a laptop’s graphical capabilities, particularly for users whose machines lack discrete GPUs. The FNGT5 Pro from Chinese manuf
David Harbour Is More Than Ready for ‘Stranger Things’ to Be Over
81Gizmodo / 9h
He's been playing Jim Hopper since 2016—and we'll see him do it one last time when the show's fifth and final season hits Netflix later this year.
Would The Life of Chuck cast and director Mike Flanagan open the death door?
Mashable / 9h
The Life of Chuck is a story of life, love, dance, and death. Adapted from a Stephen King novella by horror auteur Mike Flanagan ( Midnight Mass , House of Usher ), the new film brandishes a star-studded cast including Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Benjamin Pajak, Annalise Basso, and Mark Hamill. Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko spoke to the lot about one pa
The Google Pixel 6a Is Also Getting a Battery Reduction
How-To Geek / 9h
The Google Pixel 4a was recently in the news, but not for good reasons—an update had apparently completely nerfed the phone's battery life, making it essentially unusable. Now, this might also be what happens with the Pixel 6a.
Apple’s Craig Federighi on the long road to the iPad’s Mac-like multitasking
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
CUPERTINO, Calif.—When Apple Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi introduced the new multitasking UI in iPadOS 26 at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference this week, he did it the same way he introduced the Calculator app for the iPad last year, or timers in the iPad's Clock app the year before —with a hint of sarcasm. "Wow," Federighi enthuses in a lightly exagge
New Apple study challenges whether AI models truly “reason” through problems
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
In early June, Apple researchers released a study suggesting that simulated reasoning (SR) models, such as OpenAI's o1 and o3 , DeepSeek-R1 , and Claude 3.7 Sonnet Thinking , produce outputs consistent with pattern-matching from training data when faced with novel problems requiring systematic thinking. The researchers found similar results to a recent study by the United States of America Mathem
Your Switch 2 Might Have More Battery Life Than It Says It Does
Lifehacker / 9h
It's quite convenient being able to play Mario Kart or Zelda on the go, but once your Switch 2's battery life indicator says it's about to die, you're back to worrying about where the nearest outlet is. If you've been playing your Switch 2 in handheld mode this week, you might have noticed that the console warns that it's running out of battery quicker than you'd expect. Maybe you chalked that up
Meet the 'Duracell Bunny' of SSDs that can withstand 50 drive writes per day for five whole years - but it won't come cheap
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
InnoGrit N3X SSD delivers 50 DWPD endurance but costs more than typical enterprise drives Built for caching, inference, and workloads that punish ordinary SSDs Runs entirely in SLC mode, sacrificing capacity for serious performance gains The InnoGrit N3X SSD introduces a high-endurance storage solution aimed at enterprise workloads with extreme write demands. Unveiled at Computex 2025, and featur
Higher airfares for solo passengers? What you can do to avoid paying extra
The Points Guy / 9h
Could flying as a solo traveler really cost you more than traveling with a friend, spouse or family member? In recent weeks, a report from the travel website Thrifty Traveler found a handful of major U.S. airlines often charge a higher fare for passengers traveling alone than those flying in a group of two or more. After running hundreds of airfare searches, the investigation found that these pri
Apple's Liquid Glass Makes the Most Sense on macOS
How-To Geek / 10h
At the June 2025 WWDC event, Apple unveiled a major and comprehensive overhaul of its entire operating system family across all its devices. One of the most apparent changes is the introduction of "Liquid Glass", which dramatically changes how UI elements look and behave.
Government Website Caught Hosting "Gay Impregnation" Content
Futurism / 10h
Portions of the US government's official "Vaccine Hub" website, Vaccines.gov, seem to have been taken over by an AI sloperation that hosts "gay impregnation" content — and pages featuring lots of other NSFW topics, too. As flagged by 404 Media , this same spam marketing scheme seems to have also targeted websites for AI chipmaker Nvidia, National Public Radio , and Stanford University. Prior to t
Turn miles into adventure: How to travel to South America with Alaska Airlines miles
The Points Guy / 10h
When I first visited South America in 2013, I took a nonstop 27-hour bus ride from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Florianopolis, Brazil. I had no choice, as my backpacker budget couldn’t afford the last-minute $600 flight. Needless to say, it was a horrendous experience that I vowed never to repeat. Over a decade later, points and miles have completely transformed the way I travel . Earlier this yea
What It Took to Build the Death Star
35Gizmodo / 10h
We know so much about the theft of its plans, and its final destruction over the Yavin system—but building the Death Star was a project decades in the making.
When Apple didn’t go hard on AI at WWDC, I let out a sigh of relief – here's why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
I’ve been covering artificial intelligence, or at least topics that touch upon it, for most of my technology journalism career, and long before generative AI was something the public could just access with relative ease. But like it or lump it, AI is very much the buzz of the moment in and beyond the technology world. So it was surprising that at WWDC 2025, Apple kind of played down the subject.
Reclining Your Airplane Seat: Right Or Privilege?
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
It kind of amazes me how often we see viral stories about arguments that arise over seat recline on airplanes. Perhaps the reason this always goes so viral is because of how polarizing this topic is. Don’t get me wrong, I have my opinions, but fundamentally my belief is simply “let’s all be considerate to one another and minimize confrontations.” That belief doesn’t seem to be shared by many peop
Lifetime Subscription to Babbel for 71% Off and an Extra Discount Gets You Mind-Expanding Language Lessons Forever
Gizmodo / 10h
Add the special code LEARN40 to get full lifetime access to over 10,000 hours of lessons in 14 languages for just $130.
The New Kubuntu Focus M2 Laptop Has Linux and an RTX 5070 Ti
How-To Geek / 10h
Kubuntu Focus has been selling Linux-powered laptops for a long time, and now the company has revealed a new high-end model. The Kubuntu Focus M2 Gen 6 is packed with features and performance, but it’s not cheap.
Fair or fixed? Why Le Mans is all about “balance of performance” now.
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
This coming weekend will see the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans take place in France. In total, 62 cars will compete , split into three different classes. At the front of the field are the very fastest hypercars—wickedly fast prototypes that are also all hybrids, with the exception of the V12 Aston Martin Valkyries. In the middle are the pro-am LMP2s, followed by 24 GT3 cars—modified versions of perf
All the Settings I Changed on My Adventure 3 E-Bike to Improve the Ride
Lifehacker / 10h
Aventon's new Adventure 3 is an excellent e-bike, as you can see in my Adventure 3 review , and it's loaded with customization options. While it's great with the factory settings, I like to get in there and change my tech around, to turn an e-bike into my e-bike. Here's how I changed my top speed, tuned my assistance, and set-up the bike's security systems. Changing the Aventon Adventure 3's top
The Latest Quest 4 Rumors Have Me Worried
How-To Geek / 10h
Meta's Quest headsets are inarguably the most successful mainstream VR product yet. It took VR from a strong niche product, to something that anyone could afford and enjoy. No PC needed, just put it on and play.
FBC: Firebreak headlines June's PS Plus additions
Engadget / 10h
Remedy's multiplayer spin on Control is coming to the PlayStation Game Catalog. Sony's June PS Plus additions start with the day-one arrival of FBC: Firebreak . Other entries this month include the latest Battlefield entry and sticky-ball Katamari fun. FBC: Firebreak lets you and up to two others team up to kick some Hiss ass. Play as a government employee who volunteered to take out extra-dimens
This JBL PartyBox Club 120 Speaker Is Cheaper Than Last Prime Day, No Need to Wait for Upcoming Sales
Gizmodo / 10h
At $100 off, you'll be able to buy more food and drink and still enjoy a great vibe.
Ex-American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Defends Charging Solo Travelers Extra—Here’s Why That’s Nonsense
View from the Wing / 11h
When the 'solo traveler surcharge' news was first broken by Thrifty Traveler , Delta and United pulled these fares from the market. American - which by all accounts was first to implement this idea - pulled only some of their fares. However, they've largely returned. Continue reading ...
Prime Video reportedly shows almost twice as many ads as it used to
Engadget / 11h
If it feels like you spend a lot more time watching ads in Prime Video than you used to, that may not be a mistake. Amazon has increased the number of ads or "ad load" in Prime Video to four-to-six minutes of ads per hour, Adweek reports . Amazon's plan to increase the amount of advertising in its streaming service was previously reported in October 2024. Shifting to a max of six minutes of ads p
Pentagon Has Been Pushing Americans to Believe in UFOs for Decades, New Report Finds
60Gizmodo / 11h
The government wants you to believe.
Apple is salvaging Image Playground with a boost from ChatGPT
TechCrunch / 11h
With the new ChatGPT integration, users will be able to access more styles that move beyond the emoji-like creations that Image Playground has become known for.
Sam Altman Goes Off at AI Skeptic
Futurism / 11h
In the artificial intelligence world, there are two streams. One is the cool, analytical current of AI scholarship, flowing with genuine curiosity and drive to verify. The other is the boiling-hot torrent of commercial AI — excited, frenetic, gushing with utopian promises. As AI hype blasts off into the heavens , one notable tech critic asks an important question: which of these streams should dr
Europe, we’re not leaving. Period.
25TechCrunch / 11h
There are some headlines making the rounds claiming that TechCrunch is “pulling out of Europe” and shuttering its coverage of European startups. This is flat-out wrong. It misrepresents who we are, what we do, and — most of all — what we believe. The recent changes at TechCrunch are not about retreat. They are about […]
SAG-AFTRA has suspended its gaming industry strike over AI protections
Engadget / 11h
SAG-AFTRA has suspended its strike against ten game studios. The organization's national board will meet tomorrow to consider a tentative agreement with the developers; more details of the arrangement will be disclosed if and when the board agrees to the terms. Variety obtained a statement from a spokesperson for the gaming companies that offered some hints about the contents of the potential dea
Sam Altman-backed Coco Robotics raises $80M
24TechCrunch / 11h
Coco Robotics has made more than 500,000 deliveries with its zero-emissions robots since they hit the streets in 2020.
The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants
100+Wired / 11h
"The EPA is trying to get out of the climate change business,” says one expert.
There's more to Mouse: PI for Hire than cartoon violence
Engadget / 11h
Mouse: PI for Hire is a lot deeper than I initially assumed. When the game first caught buzz in May 2023 with an early teaser populated by placeholder assets, I didn’t understand the hype. The art style was definitely cool — Mouse is a black-and-white first-person shooter inspired by 1930s rubber hose cartoons, featuring bipedal rodents dressed like mobsters — but without any information about th
iPadOS 26 Will Turn the iPad Into the Computer It Deserves to Be
How-To Geek / 11h
With iPadOS 26, showcased at Apple June 2025 WWDC conference, the popular tablet family is getting one of its biggest overhauls ever. As my most-used computer, I've always strained against the artificial limits placed on Apple's slick and powerful device, but it seems the chains might be coming off.
Major data breach at popular hookup app leaks data on millions of users - see if you're safe
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Cybernews found an unescured MongoDB instance belonging to Headero The database contained millions of records and PII It has since been locked down, but users should still be on their guard Security researchers from Cybernews have reported uncovering a massive MongoDB instance belonging to a dating and hookup app called Headero. The database contained more than 350,000 user records, more than thr
The dreamy new JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa is now open – and you can book it from 44,000 points
The Points Guy / 11h
On Tuesday, JW Marriott opened the doors to its newest resort, the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa . Located in Marathi Beach near the town of Chania, this addition to JW Marriott’s portfolio of luxury properties marks the brand’s first location on the island of Crete. Related: New Marriott Bonvoy card offers: Highest-ever bonuses offering up to 5 free nights “The opening of JW Marriott Crete Reso
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex review: Mid-tier benefits for Delta loyalists
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a bit of help reaching their elite status goals. This card offers valuable perks, including an annual companion certificate, priority boarding and a first
“Yuck”: Wikipedia pauses AI summaries after editor revolt
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Generative AI is permeating the Internet, with chatbots and AI summaries popping up faster than we can keep track. Even Wikipedia, the vast repository of knowledge famously maintained by an army of volunteer human editors, is looking to add robots to the mix. The site began testing AI summaries in some articles over the past week, but the project has been frozen after editors voiced their opinion
I Got My VO2Max Tested in a Lab to See Which of These Nine Fitness Devices Was Most Accurate
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I have, at my disposal, at least nine different devices that can estimate my cardio fitness. They all put it in terms of a number scientists call VO2max. But the only way to find your actual VO2max is to get a test done in a lab, so I knew what I had to do. From my results, I’ll tell you which devices gave me the best and worst readings—and what t
Queerness Wasn’t a Consideration in ‘Andor’ Season 2’s Most Controversial Death
27Gizmodo / 11h
Showrunner Tony Gilroy and writer Beau Willimon addressed the concerns surrounding the risks its 'Star Wars' heroes take.
Snapchat adds a new subscription tier for Lenses
Engadget / 11h
Snapchat has added a new layer to its paid offerings. The Lens+ subscription combines the existing Snapchat+ monthly plan with more access to "hundreds of Lenses and AR experiences that let you play, create, and share Snaps with friends in whole new ways." The plan will cost $9 a month. At the start, the subscription will feature Lenses made by the company or by select creators. New augmented rea
My Virtual Avatar No Longer Looks Terrible in the Apple Vision Pro
Wired / 11h
The visionOS 26 update brings some notable features to Apple’s headset. The only question is who it’s for.
Wikipedia pauses AI summaries after editors skewer the idea
Engadget / 12h
Wikipedia is backing off AI article summaries… for now. Earlier this month, the platform trialed the feature in its mobile app. To say they weren't well-received by editors would be an understatement. The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) paused the test a day later. The AI summaries appeared at the top of articles for 10 percent of mobile users. Readers had to opt in to see them. The AI-generated summa
I See No Good Reason for Sony's PlayStation Arcade Stick to Exist
How-To Geek / 12h
Sony generally hits it out of the park with its peripherals, and offers them at a fair price, but the announcement of a wireless Sony fight stick has me scratching my head because—who asked for this?
These 7 Apps Helped Me Use Linux After Ditching Windows
How-To Geek / 12h
Switching operating systems can be a daunting task—you have to figure out which of your favorite apps are supported, and find good alternatives for those that aren't. Here are the ones I installed immediately after switching to Linux.
Elon Musk Apologizes for Accurately Pointing Out That Trump Was Extremely Close Friends With Jeffrey Epstein
Futurism / 12h
Billionaire Elon Musk appears to have some major regrets about losing his composure during his blowout verbal brawl with former bestie president Donald Trump last week. Musk and Trump have been at each other's throats for well over a week. Their on-and-off-again bromance collapsed in spectacular fashion when Musk excoriated Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" as a " disgusting abomination ,"
Future of retail? Robot-run bodegas take over L.A.
Mashable / 12h
At the recent opening of Los Angeles’s newest rail station , just a few miles from LAX, politicians and members of the media gawked at the new train platforms, escalators, elevators, and a gleaming piece of art that hung over the open-air, elevated mezzanine. Downstairs from all the shiny new infrastructure, a different component of the station — a fully automated convenience store that utilizes
All of the new features coming to Apple’s iOS apps
TechCrunch / 12h
New features launching with iOS 26 include significant updates like Call Screening, more travel-friendly features in Wallet, and highly requested group chat features in Messages.
The Justice Gang We’ll Meet in ‘Superman’ Is Coming Into Focus
46Gizmodo / 12h
Green Lantern Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) will play a big role in James Gunn's DC superhero tale.
Fervo Energy lands $206M in financing to build massive geothermal power plant
23TechCrunch / 12h
Fervo is developing what promises to be the largest enhanced geothermal power plant in the world.
NASA is shutting down some official social media accounts, including the Curiosity rover's handle
Engadget / 12h
NASA is shutting down several social media accounts run by the Science Mission Directorate, including the official Mars Curiosity Rover account on X. The organization says it made the decision in order to "make its work more accessible to the public, avoiding the potential for oversaturation or confusion." The "social media consolidation project" is concentrated in part on X, where there are doze
Millions of patients possibly at risk due to poor passwords at healthcare orgs - here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
NordPass and NordStellar reviewed terabytes of data The analysis uncovered poor password practices in the healthcare industry Organizations are lacking staff training and strong policies Hygiene in hospitals and clinics is essential, but cyber-hygiene - despite being equally important - is constantly being neglected, experts have warned. A report from NordPass and NordStellar has claimed weak pas
United Flight Attendants Outraged By New Contract: Layovers Downgraded From Business Class Hotels To Rooms “In Tenantable Condition”
46View from the Wing / 12h
The airline can start putting up flight attendants in much lower quality hotels during their layovers. Instead of business class hotels, we could start to see hovels. Continue reading ...
Can Scale AI and Alexandr Wang reignite Meta’s AI efforts?
TechCrunch / 12h
Meta has reportedly invested billions of dollars into AI startup Scale AI and hired its CEO, Alexandr Wang, to lead a new AI research lab. So what does that mean for Meta and the rest of the AI ecosystem?
This 360Hz Alienware Gaming Monitor Is $100 Off Today
How-To Geek / 12h
Amazon is currently offering a big $100 discount on the Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor. This lowers its price to a very affordable $249.99 on Amazon . This 24.5-inch monitor delivers strong
