South Parks Trump-bashing Season 27 premiere has the White House fuming
500+Mashable / 10h
South Park goes right for President Donald Trump's jugular in the first episode of Season 27. The episode sees Trump in bed with Satan, a callback to 1999's South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut , which featured Satan in a relationship with Saddam Hussein. "You remind me more and more of this other guy I used to date," Satan tells Trump. "Like, a lot. Like, you guys are exactly alike." SEE ALSO: Ste
Crew Declares Israel ‘Terrorist State,’ Summons Police To Drag 50 Jewish Kids Off Flight For Singing In Hebrew, Violently Arrest Camp Director
500+View from the Wing / 1d
The group was singing Hebrew songs onboard the Airbus A320, triggering objections from crew. Vueling staff reportedly called Israel a "terrorist state" and didn't want Hebrew singing onboard. The camp director, a 21‑year‑old woman, was forcibly removed from the aircraft and “arrested and beaten.” Continue reading ...
Paramount Has a $1.5 Billion ‘South Park’ Problem
1KWired / 8h
The White House says the show is “fourth-rate” after it showed Trump with “tiny” genitals. The controversy comes just as the FCC has greenlit Paramount’s merger with Skydance and promised to end DEI.
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' ending and post-credit scenes explained: how does it set up 'Avengers: Doomsday' and more big Marvel questions answered
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Full spoilers follow for The Fantastic Four: First Steps . The Fantastic Four: First Steps has achieved lift off in theaters – and I imagine you have plenty of questions about the Marvel movie's ending and its post-credits scenes. Below, I'll do my best to answer your biggest questions about the first Marvel Phase 6 project, including how it sets up the next Avengers film, aka Avengers: Doomsday
The post-quantum smart meter challenge that could cut off households
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
There are over one billion smart meters already deployed across the world - 38 million in the UK alone. These are embedded IoT devices, designed to have an ultra-small footprint and fitted with lightweight software that is constantly communicating with energy providers and the national grid. The cybersecurity of embedded devices like these is weighed against their size and performance requirement
The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived
Wired / 2h
Starting today, UK adults will have to prove their age to access porn online. Experts warn that a global wave of age-check laws threatens to chill speech and ultimately harm children and adults alike.
Best Credit Cards For Maximizing Grocery & Supermarket Rewards
87One Mile at a Time / 2h
One of the best ways to maximize your credit card rewards is to pick a card that offers bonus points in the categories that you spend the most in, whether that’s supermarkets , gas stations , airfare , or non-bonused categories . In this post, I’d like to look at the best credit cards for grocery store & supermarket purchases . While everyone has to eat, people are split on this — some people pri
Get a do-it-all AI tool for life for just £23
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Put all your AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Leonardo.AI in one place with a lifetime subscription to 1minAI , an all-in-one AI app, on sale for just £22.17. Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1minAI: Lifetime Subscription £22.17 at The Mashable Shop £173.10 Save £150.93 The free version of some AI models like ChatGPT can get the job done, but if you want the good stuff, you shoul
How I Turned My Old Xbox Controller Into a Remote for My Home Theater PC
How-To Geek / 3h
I cut the cable cord years ago, and like many people, I use my Windows PC as a media hub. It works great, but controlling the PC from the sofa has always been a pain. I’ve tried the Logitech wireless keyboard that many people use, and the Rii Wireless mini keyboard. They both work fine, but they feel clunky, and they’re very unpopular with the less tech-savvy people in my home.
Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team
28TechCrunch / 3h
The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is entering a new chapter, marked by the arrival of two new partners and the departure of its penultimate founding team partner.
Hurdle hints and answers for July 25, 2025
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on July 25, 2025
Mashable / 3h
The moon is in a new phase tonight, but there's hardly any of it on display as we start the beginning of a new lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. See what's happening tonight, Ju
FCC approves Skydance's $8 billion Paramount acquisition
Engadget / 4h
Regulators won't stand in the way of Skydance's Paramount acquisition . The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion purchase of Paramount Global and its subsidiaries, including the parent company of CBS Network. In a statement, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he welcomes "Skydance’s commitment to make significant changes at the once storied CBS broadcast network." Skydance, h
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 25, 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 July 25, 2025
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 July 25, 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
Add SD Card Support To Your Laptop Or Smartphone For Just $8 Today
How-To Geek / 6h
Despite how widespread SD cards are, you would be surprised by the amount of devices that don't support them. The solution to this is an easy one—and today, it's also a cheap one.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps end-credits scene, explained
Mashable / 7h
The Fantastic Four: First Steps gifts viewers with a pair of wildly different post-credits scenes. Its mid-credits scene brings a harbinger of doom to not just the Fantastic Four, but the whole MCU. Thankfully, though, The Fantastic Four: First Steps lightens things up in its end-credits scene, so you're still able to leave the theater smiling, instead of, you know, panicking about the fate of ba
The Fantastic Four: First Steps game-changing mid-credits scene, explained
24Mashable / 7h
The Fantastic Four: First Steps features what might be the most important MCU mid-credits scene since Thanos first appeared in The Avengers . Not only does it introduce one of Marvel's most iconic antagonists, it also teases why the Fantastic Four might have jumped to the main MCU universe, as seen in the Thunderbolts* end-credits scene . Let's break it down. SEE ALSO: 'The Fantastic Four: First
This Ultra-Repairable Bluetooth Speaker Addresses the Ugliest Part of Consumer Tech
Gizmodo / 7h
A new modular speaker from Teufel tries to fix one of the worst things about modern gadgets.
Lufthansa’s Mystifying A350 Allegris First Class Suite Plus Concept
One Mile at a Time / 7h
I finally had the chance to fly Lufthansa’s new Allegris first class on the Airbus A350-900! In a previous post, I covered how that didn’t exactly go as planned, due to a downgrade situation . In the comments section of that post (goodness, y’all had some opinions!), there were endless question about Lufthansa’s utterly confusing Allegris first class seating layout. Before I can even share my tho
San Diego Comic-Con’s ‘Aztec Batman’ Trailer Explores Mythos, Culture, and Justice In a New Light
53Gizmodo / 7h
'Aztec Batman' will bring a bold new reimagining of the caped crusader's mythos this September.
My favorite travel companion is the Anker Nano 3-in-1 power bank
Mashable / 7h
When it comes to packing , I bring too many socks, triple-check that I have my meds, and unpack and repack to ensure I don't forget that one pair of pants. But chargers ? Well, too often, they're back at home when I'm already on the road. Realizing that this was no way to live, I finally invested in a travel charger and power bank. Anker Nano 3-in-1 Power Bank $44.99 at Amazon The Anker Nano 3-in
Welcome to the Year of Hell With Nacelle’s New ‘Star Trek’ Action Figures
32Gizmodo / 8h
io9 has your first look at Nacelle's next wave of 'Star Trek' action figures, bringing in 'Voyager' and 'Deep Space Nine' icons.
Etihad Airbus A321LRs With Flat Bed First & Business Class Join Fleet
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
It’s an exciting time for Etihad Airways, as the airline has just taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft, which offers an all-new passenger experience for the company. This plane will be a game changer for Etihad in terms of the routes that it opens up. The interior of the plane looks awesome, with some quirks. Let’s start with some background on the aircraft, where it will fly, and t
How a Y Combinator food-delivery app used TikTok to soar in the App Store
21TechCrunch / 9h
BiteSight is a food-delivery app that lets users watch videos of food before ordering. It also lets customers see what their friends have ordered and bookmark places to try out.
Steam and Itch.io Are Pulling ‘Porn’ Games. Critics Say It’s a Slippery Slope to More Censorship
22Wired / 9h
A conservative group is targeting payment processors as “a weapon” to get adult games deindexed in storefronts. Even games that have nothing to do with sex or abuse have been caught in the dragnet.
Artificial food colours are out, so what's next?
27BBC News / 9h
Big food firms are phasing out artificial colours, so tech firms are rushing to fill the gap.
‘Peacemaker’ Came to Comic-Con to Tease the End of Its Own Universe
Gizmodo / 9h
The San Diego Comic-Con pop-up for the DC Studios anti-hero series, starring John Cena, has some explaining to do.
This Wallet Tracker Is Fully Chargeable, And It's Just $20 Right Now
How-To Geek / 9h
Not everything can take AirTags, but a lot of our stuff could definitely be trackable. If you want to make your wallet trackable, this UGREEN wallet tracker is a nice find, and it's just $20 right now.
VC Victor Lazarte is leaving Benchmark to launch his own firm
TechCrunch / 9h
Lazarte has only been at Benchmark for two years. He backed startups like Mercor, HeyGen, and Decart AI.
How to maximize the statement credits on Hilton's cobranded credit cards
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Don't let strict terms and conditions fool you — the statement credits on the Hilton Honors American Express cards might be more flexible than you think. Amex currently issues four Hilton credit cards (three consumer products and one business product), three of which have statement credits to help offset their annual fees . Terms apply. On the surface, the credits seem somewhat restrictive, but a
Lucrative Alaska Airlines Premium Credit Card Launches August 2025
39One Mile at a Time / 9h
In December 2024, Alaska Air Group announced plans to launch a new premium credit card as of the summer of 2025. While we’re still awaiting all the official details of the new card, the company has announced that it will be launching in August 2025, so we’re just weeks from this new card coming to market. Let’s cover everything we do know about this new premium credit card, as some of the perks h
OpenAI could drop GPT-5 in August, report says. Catch up on the latest rumors and leaks.
Mashable / 9h
On Thursday, The Verge reported that ChatGPT 5 from OpenAI will be arriving in August. We were already expecting a summer launch, but big models are often subject to delays. So, this is great potential news for fans of the popular AI chatbot, though official details remain scarce. Unofficial details, rumors, and leaks, on the other hand, are plentiful. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It migh
Starlink is down: Satellite internet customers report outage as company responds
Mashable / 9h
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 24, Starlink customers reported trouble accessing the satellite internet service, and the company acknowledged a network outage. At 4:05 p.m. ET, the Starlink X account stated, "Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution. We appreciate your patience, we'll share an update once this issue is resolved." This Tweet is curr
Intel Expects Work Force to Shrink by 25,000
NYT > Technology / 9h
The Silicon Valley chip company, which has been struggling, quantified the job cuts it is making as it seeks to turn its business around.
Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 80% Bonus (0.56 Cents Each)
200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
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 . Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer isn’t quite in line with the best ones that we see from the program. Sale on purchased IHG One Rewards points Through Friday, August 1, 2025, IHG One
Google Maps Claims "Bug" Removed Audio Controls, Quickly Reverses Course
How-To Geek / 10h
Google Maps is one of the most popular navigation apps around, so when something drastic changes, people notice. Earlier this week, an update removed media playback controls during navigation. Google said the change was a "bug," and thankfully, they're back.
The 5 new iOS 26 features to try after installing the public beta
Mashable / 10h
Apple released the public beta for iOS 26 today. However, you probably shouldn't install it without a plan. The latest edition of iOS brings about a huge new design language, new quality of life features, new AI tricks, and more. There's a lot to dig into, and this article won't cover every single new thing you can try on iOS 26. But once you've installed the public beta , here are some of the be
‘Invincible’ Season 4 Is Bringing in Matthew Rhys for a Major Role
Gizmodo / 10h
Dinosaurus will serve as the latest in many superhero morality vibe checks for Steven Yeun's Mark Grayson.
Two major AI coding tools wiped out user data after making cascading mistakes
46Ars Technica - All content / 10h
New types of AI coding assistants promise to let anyone build software by typing commands in plain English. But when these tools generate incorrect internal representations of what's happening on your computer, the results can be catastrophic. Two recent incidents involving AI coding assistants put a spotlight on risks in the emerging field of " vibe coding "—using natural language to generate an
Intel continues to pull back on its manufacturing projects
29TechCrunch / 10h
Intel canceled multiple manufacturing projects in Europe and delayed its Ohio chip plant for the second time this year.
Intel confirms it will cut a third of its workforce by the end of 2025
58Engadget / 10h
Intel provided more detail about the scope of its planned job cuts and other business changes while sharing its second-quarter earnings results . Reports in April suggested that Intel could eliminate around 20 percent of its staff in a restructuring plan. Today, the chipmaker said it anticipates having a core workforce of 75,000 employees by the end of 2025. That's about a third less than the 108
The FDA Is Using an AI to "Speed Up" Drug Approvals and Insiders Say It's Making Horrible Mistakes
Futurism / 10h
Insiders at the Food and Drug Administration are ringing alarm bells over the agency's use of an AI to fast-track drug approvals. As CNN reports , six current and former FDA officials are warning that the AI, dubbed Elsa, which was unveiled weeks earlier , is "hallucinating" completely made-up studies. It's a terrifying reality that could, in a worst-case scenario, lead to potentially dangerous d
Blender Is Coming to iPads and Android Tablets
How-To Geek / 10h
Blender, the free and open-source 3D graphics software, is finally moving beyond desktop computers. The Blender team announced that it’s working on a version for iPad and Android tablets.
This absolutely tiny dock has 1TB storage, 100W power delivery, and can even output 4K to a monitor
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Patriot Memory MD330 Storage Hub delivers 100W charging and 4K output, all from one tiny USB-C port Storage goes up to 1TB, but transfer speeds and encryption are still a mystery Handles video output and file storage, but reliability under pressure is not guaranteed Patriot Memory has introduced the MD330 Storage Hub, a device that combines a unique set of capabilities in a single unit. The compa
Here's How iOS 26 Will Save You From Scam Texts
Lifehacker / 10h
Scam texts are out of control. Texts from the "DMV" about unpaid traffic violations, your state's "transportation authority" about unpaid tolls , or from "wrong numbers" are all phony. Their goal is to get you talking or to click links to malicious sites so you share sensitive information about yourself. As scammers and phishers find new ways to plague our smartphones with these texts, companies
‘First Steps’ Includes a Touching Quartet of Cameos Bridging ‘Fantastic Four’ History
Gizmodo / 10h
It's cameo'ing time!
Southwest Airlines Slashes Profit By $1 Billion As Customers Pull Back After Bag Fees, Basic Economy Debut
29View from the Wing / 11h
Southwest Airlines held its second quarter earnings call on Thursday. And with the airline completely upending its business model, the quarter is a good opportunity to check in with how things are going. Continue reading ...
7 Modern Games That Feel as Retro as the Classics
How-To Geek / 11h
I love playing classic games from decades gone by, but sometimes I want something that feels old without actually being old. Modern games showcase modern design philosophies, but I still want to play something that reminds me of the old days. Thankfully, these games fit the bill.
Google Photos can now animate your photos into short videos
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Google Photos is adding a feature that turns still images into six-second AI-generated videos The platform is also adding a tool called Remix that will remake images into different styles All generated content includes visible and invisible watermarks Google Photos is rolling out new generative AI features that can transform still images into short video clips, briefly bringing anyone in the phot
Spotify Caught Doing Something Unbelievably Ghoulish With AI
Futurism / 11h
Weeks after trending "indie rock band" The Velvet Sundown admitted its Spotify oeuvre was entirely generated by AI , news has emerged that the streaming company is using AI to publish new tunes by dead musicians. Per reporting by 404 Media , Spotify is populating the profiles of long-dead artists with new AI-generated songs that have nothing to do with the deceased musicians — without the permiss
Southwest Credit Cards Just Got More Expensive In Refresh To Align Benefits With Airline’s New Business Model
View from the Wing / 11h
I really feel like Chase and Southwest could have done better here, though things are moving quickly with changes at Southwest and I suppose they didn't have as much runway as they often do with such product refreshes. Continue reading ...
Classroom platform Canvas getting more AI features, courtesy of OpenAI
Mashable / 11h
Thousands of educational institutions that use popular ed-tech platform Canvas to assign coursework, score tests, and design lesson plans will soon receive even more AI features in coming months. Part of a series of industry-wide collaborations, the platform's parent company, Instructure, has signed on to a new partnership with OpenAI, an initiative that will see the learning software leverage Op
Peloton Is Making It Easier to Train for a Hyrox Race
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I make time to work out every day, typically using my Peloton Bike and Peloton app , but I don't know that I would consider myself, like, an elite athlete . For as hard as I've tried to get into, say, running , there are certain things that just aren't for me. I don't ever want to run a marathon or, God forbid, even look up what goes into an Iron
Hackers—hope to defect to Russia? Don’t Google “defecting to Russia.”
20Ars Technica - All content / 11h
To the casual observer, cybercriminals can look like swashbuckling geniuses. They possess technical skills formidable enough to penetrate the networks of the biggest companies on the planet. They cover their tracks using technology that is arcane to most people—VPNs, encrypted chat apps, onion routing, aliases in dark web forums. Read full article Comments
Google’s new “Web Guide” will use AI to organize your search results
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Search is changing at a breakneck pace , with Google rolling out new AI features so quickly it can be hard to keep up. So far, these AI implementations are being offered in addition to the traditional search experience. However, Google is now offering a sneak peek at how it may use AI to change the good old-fashioned list of blue links. The company says its new Web Guide feature is being develope
Trump, who promised to save TikTok, threatens to shut down TikTok
67Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Donald Trump vowed to save TikTok before taking office , claiming only he could make a deal to keep the app operational in the US despite national security concerns. But then, he put Vice President JD Vance in charge of the deal, and after months of negotiations, the US still doesn't seem to have found terms for a sale that the Chinese government is willing to approve. Now, Trump Commerce Secreta
10 best ways to redeem 200,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
The all-new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees ) card recently launched with an incredible welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening. Based on TPG's July 2025 valuations , that welcome offer is worth an impressive $4,100. With a jaw-dropping number of Chase Ultimate Rewards points available, you
Starlink is experiencing a network outage
26Engadget / 11h
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service is experiencing an outage. Reports of connectivity issues started around 3:20PM ET, based on DownDetector . SpaceX didn't acknowledged the outage until 4:05PM ET, via a post on the Starlink X account . As of 5:30PM ET, the service is still down. The outage appears to be global. Users across the US, Europe, the UK and Asia have all reported issues on r/
Court Rules Mike Lindell Doesn’t Have to Pay $5 Million in Hacked Voting Machine Bet
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Use the code 'technically not proven to be a crank' at checkout to save 10% off your next MyPillow order.
Apple’s New Game Overlay in macOS 26 Could be So Much More
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple needs to show it trusts players to track their frame rates and toggle their own graphics settings.
X to test using Community Notes to find the posts everyone likes
TechCrunch / 11h
X is piloting a new feature that will help to identify the platform's best posts. The system is similar to how Community Notes fact-checking works.
Mysterious Whale Makes a 17,000,000% Profit on a 14-Year-Old Bitcoin Bet
Gizmodo / 11h
Early Bitcoin whales are starting to wake up and cash out.
Trump sides with Big Tech in AI copyright battle — "China’s not doing it"
31Mashable / 11h
President Donald Trump is siding with tech companies in the hotly contested AI copyright battle. On Wednesday, the president outlined his AI Action Plan in remarks at the AI Summit , an event hosted by the All-In podcast and the Hill and Valley Forum. In announcing the plan, Trump called for a "common-sense application" of AI and intellectual property rules (starting at minute 19:48 in the video)
I Figured Out How to Use the Spatial Audio Feature on the WH-1000XM6, and It Rules
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sony's WH-1000XM6 are my pick for the best premium headphones of 2025. When I reviewed them , I found they excelled in almost every category. But one way I think Sony could improve even these fantastic cans (other than lowering the price), is by making them more user-friendly. When I was testing them, I couldn't figure out how to use their version
Trump’s AI Action Plan is a distraction
62MIT Technology Review / 11h
On Wednesday, President Trump issued three executive orders , delivered a speech , and released an action plan , all on the topic of continuing American leadership in AI. The plan contains dozens of proposed actions, grouped into three “pillars”: accelerating innovation, building infrastructure, and leading international diplomacy and security. Some of its recommendations are thoughtful even if i
A new trick for merging lasers with silicon could finally make photonic chips cheap, fast, and ready for mass production
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Photonic chips with quantum lasers are finally being built without redesigning the whole system These lasers work directly on silicon and still survive high heat for over six years University of California researchers filled the laser gap with polymers and nailed precision beam control on-chip A new fabrication method could make photonic circuits cheaper and more practical by directly integrating
6 Paid iPhone Apps That Justify Their Price (Plus Some Free Alternatives)
How-To Geek / 12h
Paid apps can be a bit tricky to commit to, especially when you don't know what you're getting into. But many premium iPhone apps come with big advantages, like a one-time purchase for all your Apple devices, iCloud sync, and unlimited access to features, which skips any ongoing subscriptions.
macOS 26 Tahoe and iOS 26 Inch Closer With Public Beta Release
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple's next software updates are shaping up. WWDC saw the introduction of both iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe, which will make their way to iPhones and Macs by the end of this year. Now, the first actual beta is here, giving us a look at a slightly more polished product.
The AirPods backpack is very odd, and I love it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
44-liter backpack inspired by Apple's earbuds Two giant pods and a laptop sleeve inside On sale 25 July 2025 The design studio and clothing brand that brought you Foot Clogs (clogs that look like feet) Toe Slides (sliders that look like giant toes) and the Rock Shoe (which, of course, is a shoe that looks like a rock) has done it again: the AIRPACK is an AirPods-inspired backpack that looks like
Here's What Killed Hulk Hogan
21Futurism / 12h
Hulk Hogan, one of the most famed professional wrestlers of all time, has passed away at the age of 71 in his home near Tampa, Florida. In a statement posted to Facebook , local law enforcement announced that "personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 am today," revealing that the "nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest." Hogan was pronounced dead after being taken to the nearby Morton P
Startup Claims Its Fusion Reactor Concept Can Turn Cheap Mercury Into Gold
Gizmodo / 12h
Energy startup Marathon Fusion claims to have found a scalable way to turn mercury into gold, but they still have much to prove.
Coca-Cola With Cane Sugar Is a Marketing Ploy, Not a Health Move
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Coca-Cola will add a sugar-sweetened Coke to its product lineup, but it’s not going to be nutritionally different from regular Coke—at least not in any way that matters. The difference between sugar and corn syrup has been a hyperfixation of wellness influencers for decades, but the Secretary of Health and Human Services is now posting about how a
UnitedHealth Group Says It Is Cooperating With a DOJ Investigation
Gizmodo / 12h
The healthcare giant has had a difficult few years.
The Pixel Watch 4 might charge via a wireless charging stand
Engadget / 12h
The Pixel Watch 4 could use an entirely different charging system when its officially announced in a few weeks, according to leaked renders from Android Headlines . Rather than charging through fiddly pogo pins like past Pixel Watches, the renders suggest Google might finally adopt a simpler form of wireless charging. The renders show the new Pixel Watch charging in a stand on its side, while dis
Trump’s order to make chatbots anti-woke is unconstitutional, senator says
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The CEOs of every major artificial intelligence company received letters Wednesday urging them to fight Donald Trump's anti-woke AI order . Trump's executive order requires any AI company hoping to contract with the federal government to jump through two hoops to win funding. First, they must prove their AI systems are "truth-seeking"—with outputs based on "historical accuracy, scientific inquiry
Nvidia AI chips worth $1B smuggled to China after Trump export controls
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
At least $1 billion worth of Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence processors were shipped to China in the three months after Donald Trump tightened chip export controls, exposing the limits of Washington’s efforts to restrain Beijing’s high-tech ambitions. A Financial Times analysis of dozens of sales contracts, company filings, and multiple people with direct knowledge of the deals reveals
What is woke AI? Decoding the White Houses new target.
59Mashable / 12h
President Donald Trump says that "woke AI" is a pressing threat to truth and independent thought. Critics say his plan to combat so-called woke AI represents a threat to freedom of speech and potentially violates the First Amendment. The term has taken on new significance since the president outlined The White House's AI Action Plan on Wednesday, July 23, part of a push to secure American dominan
Are Yahoo Mail and AOL email down? Heres what we know about the email services outages.
Mashable / 12h
Yahoo Mail and AOL's email service appeared to have crashed on Thursday. Users reported a "temporary Error: 15" message that kept them from accessing their email through Yahoo or AOL, which are part of the same overall company. Down Detector showed spikes in user-reported issues starting in the mid-morning for both Yahoo and AOL . Those reports appeared to be going down Thursday afternoon, though
Apple just released the iOS 26 beta with Liquid Glass. Heres how to try it now.
Mashable / 12h
On Thursday, July 24, Apple officially opened the public beta for the hotly anticipated iOS 26 update , along with beta programs for macOS Tahoe, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Interested users with compatible iPhones and Apple devices can sign up to try the new operating systems at the Apple Beta Software Program website . When Apple hosted its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9, the c
Can ‘MechaHitler’ Pass Trump’s Anti-Woke AI Test?
Gizmodo / 12h
The President's latest executive order throws some shade at Google.
America’s AI watchdog is losing its bite
30MIT Technology Review / 12h
Most Americans encounter the Federal Trade Commission only if they’ve been scammed: It handles identity theft, fraud, and stolen data. During the Biden administration, the agency went after AI companies for scamming customers with deceptive advertising or harming people by selling irresponsible technologies. With yesterday’s announcement of President Trump’s AI Action Plan, that era may now be ov
Microsoft's Handy Android App Can Now Remotely Lock Your PC
How-To Geek / 12h
One of the best services Microsoft offers is the “Link to Windows” app for Android devices. It allows you to seamlessly sync a bunch of stuff from your phone to your PC. Now, Microsoft is making it even better for controlling your computer from your phone.
Here Is What's in the New Public iOS 26 Beta
Lifehacker / 12h
Apple's first public beta for iOS 26 is officially here . If you've been waiting to test out new features , like Apple's Liquid Glass redesign , experience the overhauled Safari , or try out live translation , now's your chance. But this first public beta isn't the first iteration of iOS 26. In fact, Apple has been beta testing this software for developers since WWDC in June , which was over six
That Message About Cloud Storage Could Be a Scam
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If you get an urgent message about running out of cloud storage—the consequences of which involve losing your photos or documents—you may be the target of a scam. The Federal Trade Commission is alerting consumers to a phishing scheme involving emails and text messages claiming that your cloud storage with services like Apple, Google, and Microsoft is full. The end goal of threat actors is to get
After Years of Promises, Tesla Says Its Cheaper Car Is Actually on the Way
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Tesla says its affordable model is real. First builds have started, but mass production will take time.
Google will use AI to organize search results with Web Guide
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Google's latest AI adventure is a new option for search. Web Guide is a new way that Google will organize search results based on analysis by a dedicated version of its Gemini artificial intelligence tool. The claim in the announcement is that AI can help surface the most
