Monday, July 07, 2025

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Elon Musk launches America Party as a pro-tech alternative to the two-party system

200+Mashable / 15h
Elon Musk isn't done with politics just yet. Days after the SpaceX and Tesla CEO threatened to form his own political party as an alternative to America's "Democrat-Republican uniparty," Musk has announced his pledge to do so. "Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom," Musk wrote in a July 5 post on X. "The way we’re going to crack the uniparty system is by using a varian






Companies That Tried to Save Money With AI Are Now Spending a Fortune Hiring People to Fix Its Mistakes
400+Futurism / 20h
Companies that rushed to replace human labor with AI are now shelling out to get human workers to fix the technology's screwups. As the BBC reports, there's now something of a cottage industry for writers and coders who specialize in fixing AI's mistakes — and those who are good at it are using the opportunity to rake in cash. Sarah Skidd, an American product marketing manager, told the British b





American Airlines Breaks Ex-CEO’s Promise, Makes Flight Attendants Sit On Lavatory Doors To Add More Passengers
200+View from the Wing / 15h
It's not just legroom that's going to be squeezed on Airbus A319 planes to fit in more seats. They nip and tuck everywhere on the aircraft. Continue reading ...






Modernizing data center infrastructure: how businesses thrive beyond legacy data centers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3min
Data centers are the backbone of the digital age; however, many are stuck in the past. Legacy facilities, which were built for a different era, are now struggling under the weight of modern computing demands. With ageing infrastructure, poor energy performance and rising operational costs, these outdated environments are quickly becoming a liability in a world that demands speed, scalability and





Ridiculous: Trump reacts to Musks new political party
Mashable / 22min
President Donald Trump has responded to news that Elon Musk is starting his own political party , calling the endeavour "ridiculous." SEE ALSO: Elon Musk launches 'America Party' as a pro-tech alternative to the two-party system "I think it's ridiculous to start a third party," Trump said on Sunday. "We have a tremendous success with the Republican Party. The Democrats have lost their way, but it





Akaso unveils cheapest-ever 360 camera, but I'd pick the older Insta360 X3 with 45% off over Prime Day


Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 39min
Akaso 360 price starts at $199.99 / £199.99 / AUS329.99 – a record low for 360 cameras It was launched worldwide on July 7, 2025 Prime Day deals for rival models crash the party Insta360 may have cornered the 360 camera market in recent times, but it's under threat from a rumored DJI Osmo 360 and now a surprise entry to the market, the new Akaso 360. Akaso is a proven alternative to leading actio






How to watch Spain vs. Belgium online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Spain vs. Belgium in Women's Euro 2025 for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The second round of Women's Euro 2025 group stage fixtures showcases some really interesting matchups, including Spain vs. Belgium. All eyes will be on the World Cup winners to see if they can build on that success in Switzerland. If you want to watch Sp





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on July 7, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Ever wonder why the moon looks different every night? Well, that's because of a thing called the lunar cycle. This is a recurring 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. The moon is always there, but what we see on





Hurdle hints and answers for July 7, 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





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 7, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 7
Mashable / 4h
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 7, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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





Trump Declares Musk a “Train Wreck” After Party Launch
84Gizmodo / 7h
The U.S. President lamented the spectacular collapse of his alliance with Elon Musk, framing the tech billionaire’s new political party as a personal betrayal from a man he recently supported.





Elon Musk’s “Upgraded” AI Is Spewing Antisemitic Propaganda
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Just hours after Elon Musk boasted of a major upgrade, his AI chatbot Grok went on a rampage, pushing hateful tropes, inventing fake news, and suffering a bizarre identity crisis.





TikTok’s Escape Plan May Be a Brand New App
Gizmodo / 9h
With a September deadline looming, a new report says TikTok is building a replacement app for its 170 million American users as part of a sale to an Oracle led group.





9 Years Ago Today, Nintendo Forced Gamers to Touch Grass
How-To Geek / 9h
Pokémon GO took the world by storm, and seemed to come out of left field, and it's hard to believe that the game has been out for nearly a decade! There are still a huge number of people playing the game today, though, of course, nothing like the game at its peak.





If You’re a Prime Member, This Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop (Ryzen 7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Is 70% Off on Amazon
Gizmodo / 10h
This is the best Prime Day deal on a laptop.





Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Is 40% Off, Now at a New All-Time Low Price for Prime Members
Gizmodo / 10h
Amazon just dropped the price on this best-seller again, and this time the cut is seriously steep.





Playdate Season 2 review: Taria & Como and Black Hole Havoc
Engadget / 10h
We've officially made it to the end of Playdate Season Two, and what a season it's been. Despite having half the number of titles as Season One, this latest round of weekly game releases has made a much stronger impression (on me, at least). If nothing else, it's just been cool to experience the new games in real time with other Playdate owners all at once, which the staggered rollout of the cons





This New Ninja 65QT Cooler with Wheels Is a Prime Day Hit, Now at a Record Low Price Before Summer
Gizmodo / 10h
This extra-large cooler is perfect for chilling drinks and snacks with friends all summer long.





Stop Paying for Antivirus: This VPN Offers It for Free at a Bottom-Shelf Price
Gizmodo / 10h
Enjoying a quality VPN doesn’t have to be expensive! And how about getting an antivirus as a bonus? Don’t miss this unmissable deal from Surfshark.





This Is the Thing I Envy Most About Windows
How-To Geek / 10h
For most of my life, I've used an operating system other than Windows. I'm no fan of Microsoft's platform, but there is one thing it does better than anyone else.





‘Improved’ Grok criticizes Democrats and Hollywood’s ‘Jewish executives’
100+TechCrunch / 10h
On Friday morning, Elon Musk declared, “We have improved @Grok significantly. You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions.”





SanDisk 1TB SSD Gets Prime Day Slammed, Now at Its Lowest Price on Amazon
Gizmodo / 10h
SanDisk is the leading brand for external SSDs.





Amazon’s Own Tablet Costs 7X Less Than an iPad, Record Low Price for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 10h
If you’re a Prime member, don’t miss your chance to grab the Fire HD 8 at its lowest price ever.





This Brilliant 15″ Portable Monitor Is 45% Off for Prime Day, Boasts Nearly 8,000 Five-Star Ratings
Gizmodo / 11h
This second screen is perfect for travel or remote working.





How Much Are Airline, Hotel, And Credit Card Points Worth?
71One Mile at a Time / 11h
I often get asked how much I value various miles & points currencies, including those issued with credit cards, airlines, and hotels. The truth is that there’s no valuation for these currencies that everyone will agree on. That’s because the value that you’ll get from rewards points will vary significantly based on how you redeem them , and that’s also largely based on your travel goals. Nonethel





3 features that would actually make me pay for a Samsung Health subscription for my Galaxy Watch – and one big problem it needs to avoid
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
It's no surprise that fitness companies love the subscription model: it guarantees them income long after the initial purchase of a smartwatch or a fitness tracker. Most of the big names in the business now give you the option of paying a monthly fee to unlock extra insights from your health data, and extra features for your apps and devices. Comments made by Samsung's Head of Digital Health, Dr





250-million pixel virtual projector sets world record on 280-meter tall building used as a screen
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Singapore’s skyline becomes a glowing canvas celebrating both national history and brand identity Three world records mark this as one of the boldest projection shows ever attempted UOB’s digital storytelling fuses tradition, future, and corporate legacy through a six-minute visual narrative A skyscraper in Singapore has become the canvas for a record-breaking projection mapping display which spa





XAI Getting 2 Gigawatts of Natural Gas and Solar Power
Next Big Future / 11h
Gigawatts of energy are needed to power millions of GPUs to train larger AI. XAI is getting 2 gigawatts of power years faster than any other AI company. Elon has confirmed that xAI has bought a power plant and is shipping it from overseas because they can’t get a new one in time here in ... Read more





Right Before Prime Day, Amazon Is Clearing Out Its Own Smart Thermostat at a Record Low Price
Gizmodo / 11h
This is one of the rare devices that truly helps you save money on your energy bill.





‘Doctor Who’ Will Keep the Fifteenth Doctor Alive with New Comics
30Gizmodo / 11h
If you like 'Doctor Who' and want more Ncuti Gatwa, Titan Comics is trying to meet your demand with its next miniseries.





Beats Headphones With 50-Hour Battery Life Are Almost Free, Amazon Sells Them at Cost to Clear Stock
Gizmodo / 11h
At under $100, no other brand comes close to what Beats offers with this premium product.





How I Get Google Drive to Automatically Sync New Windows 11 Files
How-To Geek / 11h
If you want to keep your local files in sync with your Google Drive account, you can use a graphical or command-line method on your Windows 11 PC. I’ll show you how.





This 100W Anker Block Charger Is Nearly Free, Amazon Is Selling Them by the Pallet Ahead of Prime Day
Gizmodo / 11h
This is the best charger block you can have if you want to save space.





Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card review: Simplicity for points beginners
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card overview The no-annual-fee [applyLink pid=”22079418″ overridetext=”Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card”] has the potential to be a solid flat-rate card if you are a member of the Bank of America Preferred Rewards® program . However, without the Preferred R





Which purchases count as travel with Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Thanks to its plethora of premium travel perks, the [applyLink pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”Chase Sapphire Reserve®”] (see [termsConditions pid=”221211836″ overridetext=”rates and fees”]) is well-known in the travel credit card space. The [applyLink pid=”22125056″ overridetext=”Chase Sapphire Preferred® C





Just Released Last Week, the Roborock Q7 M5+ with Docking Station Is 40% Off for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 11h
The Roborock Q7 M5+ is becoming the premium brand’s latest best-seller.





The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun
32Engadget / 12h
A petition to preserve video game access recently achieved an important milestone of one million signatures, but it has two more challenges to overcome before reaching the final level. The "Stop Killing Games" movement reached a million votes earlier this month, meaning the European Union will have to consider adopting legislation addressing this issue. However, the petition first has to deal wit





How to Close All of Your Open Apps on Windows 11 Instantly
How-To Geek / 12h
If you want a button that quickly closes all your chosen running apps, you’re in luck. Windows 11 lets you make such a button, and I’ll show you how.





Shockingly Classy: Kuwait Airways Chairman Apologizes To YouTuber
90One Mile at a Time / 12h
Several days ago, I wrote about how popular aviation YouTuber Nonstop Dan had a horrible flight in Kuwait Airways first class, where he was threatened for filming . This first involved the purser, then the captain, then the ground staff, and then the police. The level of escalation here was just ridiculous. How is the airline responding to all of this? I’ve gotta be honest, I was expecting the co





‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ WIll Be a ‘FullMetal Alchemist’ Anime Reunion
Gizmodo / 12h
Bones and Hiromu Arakawa reunite to adapt her new latest fantasy-adventure series 'Daemons of the Shadow Realm' for animation.