Thursday, July 10, 2025

Technology News and More-Thursday Edition...

Technology News and More...



The Daily Show mocks Trumps response to the Epstein client list

100+Mashable / 20h
After talk of potentially releasing a Jeffrey Epstein "client list" back in February, the Department of Justice announced in a memo on Monday that no such list exists and nobody else will be charged . In the Daily Show monologue above, host Ronny Chieng plays an awkward clip from Donald Trump's recent cabinet meeting in which the president gets angry at a question from a reporter about Epstein, a






TSA No Longer Requires Shoes To Be Removed At Airport Security
1KOne Mile at a Time / 21h
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just implemented one of its most significant policy shifts in decades, which I imagine most travelers will be quite happy about. I first covered this a couple of days ago, but there’s now an official press release , as I know some people were questioning whether this announcement was legitimate or not. TSA updates rules regarding shoes at secur





Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, late on Wednesday released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 4, and unveiled a new $300-per-month AI subscription plan, SuperGrok Heavy. Grok is xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, and can analyze images and respond to questions. In recent months, Grok has become more deeply integrated into Musk’s social […]






Amazon Fire Tablets start at $54 for Prime Day
Mashable / 13min
The best Prime Day Fire tablet deals at a glance: Our top pick Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $69.99 (save $70) Best budget pick Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) $54.99 (save $45) Best Fire Kids tablet deal for ages 3-7 Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids (32GB) $104.99 (save $85) Best Fire Kids tablet deal for ages 6-12 Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB) $64.99 (save $70) Best Fire tablet bundle deal Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB





The 5 top laptop deals from Prime Day: $849 MacBook Air, $919 Surface Laptop 7, and more
Mashable / 13min
The best Prime Day laptop deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Best Windows laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $918.99 (save $481 with Prime) Best 2-in-1 laptop deal Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,249.99 (save $350 with Prim





The best 5 Prime Day Apple deals: Score savings on the Apple Watch, MacBooks, AirPods, and iPads
Mashable / 13min
The best Prime Day Apple deals at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $279.99 (save $119.99) Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro (USB-C) $149 (save $100) Best iPad deal Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $379 (save $120) Best Apple accessory Apple AirTag (4-pack) $64.99 (save





The 15 Prime Day tech deals I recommend as a tech editor (day 3)
Mashable / 13min
As Mashable's tech editor, I've been covering Prime Day and Black Friday events since 2019. So, instead of wading through hundreds of the best Prime Day tech deals to find the diamonds in the rough, let me do the deal hunting for you. I am a professional, after all. For day three of Prime Day 2025, I'm rounding up the best savings on the coolest tech, hand-picked for your enjoyment. Prime Day, Da





150+ Prime Day deals — record-low prices on Apple, Ninja, and Samsung
Mashable / 13min
The best Prime Day deals at a glance: Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849 (save $150) Best Windows laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $918.99 (save $481) Best tablet deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $279.99 (save $69.01) Best Kindle Deal Amazon Kindle (16GB) $84.99 (save $25) Best Echo devic






The four-phase security approach to keep in mind for your AI transformation
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 30min
As organizations continue to adopt AI tools , security teams are often caught unprepared for the emerging challenges. The disconnect between engineering teams rapidly deploying AI solutions and security teams struggling to establish proper guardrails has created significant exposure across enterprises. This fundamental security paradox—balancing innovation with protection—is especially pronounced





Elon Musk Unveils Grok 4 Amid Controversy Over Chatbot’s Antisemitic Posts
Wired / 33min
In a livestream with xAI colleagues, the billionaire entrepreneur described current AI systems as “primitive” and not for “serious” commercial use.





Google brings its AI-powered marketing tools to India after ‘Google tax’ repeal
TechCrunch / 43min
Google has launched a suite of its AI-powered advertising tools in India, which debuted in the U.S. in May, as the repeal of the so-called “Google tax” has made the South Asian market more attractive to global tech firms selling online ads. In March, the Indian government scrapped its 6% levy on digital advertisements, effective […]





Elon Must spent almost an hour talking about Grok without mentioning its Nazi problem
Engadget / 57min
xAI has officially lunched Grok 4 during a livestream with Elon Musk, who called it the "smartest AI in the world." He said that if you make the Grok 4 take the SATs and the GREs, it would get near perfect results every time and can answer questions it's never seen before. "Grok 4 is smarter than almost all graduate students in all disciplines simultaneously" and can reason at superhuman levels,





XAI Grok 4 is the Top AI Model
Next Big Future / 2h
The XAI Grok 4 livestream launch is delayed, but should start soon. Tune in for the live demo of Grok 4, the world’s most powerful AI assistant. XAI Grok 4 is better than PHD level for academic questions in everything. It may still lack common sense in very rare cases now. It has not invented ... Read more





Get AI-powered piano lessons for life for 50% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Skoove Premium Piano Lessons uses advanced AI to give you curated virtual piano lessons, and right now a lifetime subscription can be yours for just $149.99 (reg. $299). Opens in a new window Credit: Skoove Skoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription $149.99 $299.99 Save $150 Whether you've dabbled in lessons as a kid or never sat on a piano bench, Skoove Premium Piano Lessons can





How to watch Sabalenka vs. Anisimova online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Anisimova in Wimbledon 2025 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Wimbledon is the black mark on Sabalenka's impeccable career record. She has yet to make the final of this prestigious competition, but maybe this is the year when that all changes? Anisimova stands in her way. If you're interested





Hurdle hints and answers for July 10, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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





The Best Prime Day Battery Deal You’re Probably Ignoring
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





The Nintendo Switch OLED Is $100 for Prime Day, and Still Worth It
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Walmart's KitchenAid Sale Is Even Better Than Amazon's Prime Day Deal
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





This Bissell Is My Pet-Stain Battle Partner, and It's on Sale for $82 During Prime Day
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Tesla Robotaxi Area Expand in Austin This Weekend and Expands to SF Bay Area in August
Next Big Future / 3h
Tesla robotaxi is expanding to larger service in Austin this weekend. Tesla robotaxi is waiting for approval to expand to the SF Bay Area. It will likely be in August. Expanding to a larger service area in Austin this weekend — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 10, 2025 Waiting on regulatory approvals, but probably in a ... Read more





Apple’s iPad Mini Is $120 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





You Can Get a Free Echo Spot When You Buy the Right Pair of Echo Frames This Prime Day
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





The Ninja Woodfire Smoker Is $100 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





The OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder Changed How I Make Coffee, and It's 29% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





My Favorite Carry-On Suitcase Is up to 20% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Here’s why Trump appointed the Secretary of Transportation to lead NASA
39Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Six weeks after he terminated the nomination of Jared Isaacman to become NASA Administrator, President Trump moved on Wednesday evening to install a new temporary leader for the space agency. The newly named interim administrator, Sean Duffy, already has a full portfolio: He is serving as the Secretary of Transportation, a Cabinet-level position that oversees 55,000 employees at thirteen agencies





Prime Day deals you should shop as a Kindle owner
Mashable / 4h
I bought a Kindle Paperwhite on Prime Day in 2023 (for only $85!!!), and it's truly one of the best — if not the best — purchases I've ever made. I read more because it's so lightweight and portable, so it's easier to take with me on the go. Plus, I save so much money on books by taking advantage of Amazon's e-book deals. So, I wanted to share the wealth and tell you which Kindle deals you should





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 10, 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 10
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 10, 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





This Gadget Is the Best Mosquito Repeller I’ve Ever Used, and It’s 36% Off for Prime Day


Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Newegg Is Taking $170 Off This 240Hz Gaming Monitor During Prime Day
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Id go to war for this beard trimmer, and its $49 for Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
Prime Day beard trimmer deal: Grab the Panasonic MultiShape Electric Beard Trimmer for 38% off its usual price at Amazon, where it's under $50 for the first time ever. I've tested hundreds of grooming and beauty products, and my all-time favorite has never been more affordable. As of this writing, the Panasonic MultiShape, the versatile men's multigroomer, is on sale at both Amazon and the Panaso





This Affordable iPad Alternative Is 40% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Amazon has 20+ large jar Yankee candles on sale for $15 this Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
SAVE 40%: As of July 9, a variety of 22-ounce Yankee candles are 40% off at Amazon for Prime Day . That takes the large jar candles from $24.99 to $14.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Yankee Candle Yankee Candles (22-ounce large jar) $14.99 at Amazon $24.99 Save $10.00 Save 40% on select scents For some people, Prime Day isn't about new headphones. It's about stocking up on the absolute essentia





‘Night at the Museum’ Franchise Gets Reboot at Disney 20 Years After the First Film
Gizmodo / 6h
Maybe Disneyland's long-teased version of the concept will see the light of day as a spin-off.





Google’s Version of the Apple TV Is 16% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Why Cluely’s Roy Lee isn’t sweating cheating detectors
TechCrunch / 6h
Cluely, the startup that until recently marketed itself as a "cheat on everything" tool, is moving away from cheating.





Allegiant Air Flight Diverts After Man Claims His Laptop Is A Bomb
One Mile at a Time / 6h
We see bomb threats impacting commercial aviation with some frequency. Sometimes it’s because a passenger misinterprets something . Sometimes it’s because a passenger is going to miss their flight , and they think it’s a smart way to delay it (it’s not). Well, here’s a different kind of bomb threat, which I find to be interesting on several levels… Allegiant Air flight returns to St. Petersburg o





Crypto Data Centers Converting Into AI Data Centers
Next Big Future / 6h
CoreWeave is buying Core Scientific, Bitcoin miner, for $9 billion. It is an all-stock deal to speed up AI data center construction and deployment. • Core Scientific’s 1.3 GW power capacity over 11 U.S. sites • $10B in lease savings, $500M in annual cost cuts by 2027 HIVE estimates 10 MW of NVIDIA H100 GPUs ... Read more





Will Nvidia Be the First $10 Trillion Company and When
Next Big Future / 6h
On July 9, 2025, Nvidia became the first company valued at $4 trillion. When might it or another company become a $10 trillion company? In late 1999, Microsoft became the first to reach a $400 billion valuation. The first company to reach a $1 trillion valuation was PetroChina, which briefly surpassed the $1 trillion mark ... Read more





SpaceX Redesigns Key Starship Fuel Transfer Tube
Next Big Future / 6h
SpaceX’s operations at Starbase have faced significant challenges, primarily due to persistent rain and the explosion at Massie’s test site for the Ship 36 static fire. SpaceX has redesigned and installed a new fuel transfer tube. This should help prevent the explosion that happened with Ship 36. The redesigned fuel transfer tube for the Superheavy ... Read more





I review headphones, and the $200 Bose QuietComfort are a true Prime Day deal
Mashable / 6h
SAVE 43%: The Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for just $199 this Prime Day, putting them $150 lower than their $349 asking price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort headphones $199 at Amazon $349 Save $150 The Bose QuietComfort headphones are nothing particularly fancy. Their design is very similar to generations past in the QuietComfort line, they don't offer a form of





This Chefman Electric Grill Is 20% Off for Prime Day, and It Changed How I Grill
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Prime Day Is a Great Time to Buy Nespresso Machines (and Pods) for up to 40% Off
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Why This Mini Pet Camera Is My Favorite Deal for Prime Day at 25% Off
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Stock up on the boring stuff this Prime Day: Toilet paper, cleaning products, you know
Mashable / 7h
A quick look at the best Prime Day deals on essential items Best kitchen deal Cascade Platinum Dishwasher Pods (71 count) $16.09 (Save $6.90) Best laundry deal Arm & Hammer Power Sheets (50 count) $9.99 (Save $5) Best battery deal Duracell Coppertop AA + AAA Alkaline (28 count each) $32.99 (Save $18) Best baby care deals The Honest Company Clean Conscious Multi-Use Wipes (720 count) $33.74 (Save





It wouldnt be Prime Day without her: 15 classic Amazon deals I wait for all year long
Mashable / 7h
Do I know why Coleman always discounts its Sundome camping tents to under $100 during Prime Day? Not really! Do I care? Also no. After covering Prime Day since 2019, what I do know is this: You can count on Amazon Prime Day for certain classic deals. Like Christmas music playing on the radio or Halloween candy appearing on store shelves, these classic Prime Day deals are a sign that Amazon's annu





The Boom 4 Bluetooth Speaker Is Cheaper Than Ever for Prime Day
Wired / 7h
The Ultimate Ears Boom 4 provides clear and expansive sound at a killer Prime Day price.





This Controller Turns Your Phone Into a Gaming Console, and It's 33% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 7h
Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and more. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to C





The End of the Internet As We Know It
Gizmodo / 7h
Perplexity's Comet wants to kill the click. OpenAI is poised to follow. Google Chrome might be next on the chopping block.





These Switch 2 Accessories Are a Ridiculous 40% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





My Favorite Video Game Controller for PC Is 20% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





American Adding First Class Seats To Airbus A319 & A320 Fleet
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
In March 2024, American Airlines announced plans to retrofit its Airbus A319 & A320 aircraft, to add more first class seats. This announcement coincided with American ordering 260+ Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer jets . There’s now an update, as it sounds like this project will start in the near future, so we’ll soon start to see these new cabin interiors. American refreshing Airbus jets with more fi





OpenAI Is Trying to Reset
Gizmodo / 8h
The company behind ChatGPT tries to regain its footing as the talent war heats up.





Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs
23TechCrunch / 8h
Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone.





American Airlines Just Rolled Out Elite Status For Small Businesses—Here’s What $250,000 In Tickets Buys You
View from the Wing / 8h
American Airlines has introduced elite status in their small business program. Companies that credit $250,000 or more in a calendar year receive (3) incremental benefits. Continue reading ...





5,000-Year-Old Rock Carving Is Among the Oldest Known Depictions of an Ancient Egyptian Ruler
Gizmodo / 8h
Rock art may have been a way for elite individuals to show off their power.





You can own the GameStop stapler that broke Nintendo Switch 2 consoles
Engadget / 8h
GameStop has been specializing in making pretty wacky headlines in recent years, and its latest follows in that grand tradition. After employees at the retailer stapled Switch 2 receipts to boxes in a way that punctured some of the consoles' screens , the company promised that it would "make things right" for those customers. In addition to giving replacement Switch 2s to those people, GameStop h





OpenAI Is Pouring Money Into the Second Largest Teachers' Union
Futurism / 8h
Big tech continues its ensnaring of a desperate education industry. Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic — three leading AI chatbot makers — have poured $23 million into the second largest teachers' union in the US, the New York Times reports . The union, the American Federation of Teachers, revealed its tech patrons on Tuesday, when it announced that it was using the funding to launch an AI training





Krypto Has Become the DCU’s Baby Yoda Goldmine
84Gizmodo / 8h
The Groguification of franchises is as strong as ever, if all the merch for Superman's canine companion is anything to go by.





Sony’s Brand New Flagship Headphones Are on Sale for Prime Day
Wired / 8h
The best noise-canceling headphones you can buy are on sale for Prime Day.





I've Been Dying to Try These AR Smart Glasses, and Now They're $150 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





This Samsung OLED Gaming Monitor Is $420 Off, Its Lowest Price Ever
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





The Best Prime Day Deals on Our Staff's Favorite Dyson Tools (2025)
Wired / 9h
Dreaming of going Dyson? Here are our favorite Amazon Prime Day sales on Dyson appliances we’ve tested, from stick vacuums to curling irons.





Bitcoin Hits $112K, but Something Feels Off
Gizmodo / 9h
The world’s most famous cryptocurrency just hit a new all-time high, but don’t call it a comeback just yet.





ChatGPT made up a product feature out of thin air, so this company created it
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
On Monday, sheet music platform Soundslice says it developed a new feature after discovering that ChatGPT was incorrectly telling users the service could import ASCII tablature —a text-based guitar notation format the company had never supported. The incident reportedly marks what might be the first case of a business building functionality in direct response to an AI model's confabulation. Typic





Cloudflare wants Google to change its AI search crawling. Google likely won’t.
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
After Cloudflare started testing new features that would allow websites to block AI crawlers or require payment for scraping , the tech company immediately faced questions over the logistics of the plan. In particular, website owners and SEO experts wanted to know how Cloudflare planned to block Google's bot from scraping sites to fuel AI overviews without risking blocking the same bot from crawl





Report: Apple M4, more comfortable strap will headline first major Vision Pro update
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Apple hasn't iterated on its Vision Pro hardware since launching it in early 2024 for $3,499, opting instead to refine the headset with a steady stream of software updates. But Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that a new version of the Vision Pro could arrive "as early as this year," with a replacement for the 3-year-old Apple M2 chip and a more comfortable strap. Gurman says that the updated Visi





Browser extensions turn nearly 1 million browsers into website-scraping bots
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Extensions installed on almost 1 million devices have been overriding key security protections to turn browsers into engines that scrape websites on behalf of a paid service, a researcher said. The 245 extensions, available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, have racked up nearly 909,000 downloads, John Tuckner of SecurityAnnex reported . The extensions serve a wide range of purposes, including manag





“Things we’ll never know” science fair highlights US’s canceled research
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Washington, DC— From a distance, the gathering looked like a standard poster session at an academic conference, with researchers standing next to large displays of the work they were doing. Except in this case, it was taking place in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, and the researchers were describing work that they weren’t doing. Called "The things we’ll never know," the event





Ditch monthly fees and get 1TB of lifetime cloud storage for A$243
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Through July 13, Koofr’s lifetime cloud storage deal is at an all-time low price with code KOOFR at checkout: A$243 (reg. A$304). You know that quiet dread when the monthly cloud storage fee hits your card — again? It’s not huge, but it adds up. And for what? A few PDFs, some photos you forgot to organize, and maybe that video project you swear you’ll finish someday. If you're tired of ren





Judge Finds Tesla Has Failed to Deliver Full Self-Driving, Needs to Issue Refund
Futurism / 9h
After a year of fighting out his case in arbitration, a Tesla owner successfully forced Elon Musk's EV maker to reimburse him the $10,000 he paid for the company's misleadingly-called "Full Self-Driving" driver assistance package, Electrek reports . For over a decade now , Musk has made yearly promises that Teslas will be capable of driving themselves. But the software, even after all these years





Ceramic-based startup wants to put more than 100,000TB in a 42U rack by 2030 — but it will take almost 50 years to fill it up
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
The first-generation system is slower than tape but aims to scale up rapidly by 2030 Cerabyte’s roadmap involves physics so advanced it sounds like sci-fi with helium ion beams Long-term capacity hinges on speculative tech that doesn’t yet exist outside lab settings Munich-based startup Cerabyte is developing what it claims could become a disruptive alternative to magnetic tape in archival data s





3 Best Amazon Prime Day Peloton Deals (2025): Bike, Row, Tread
Wired / 9h
It's way too hot to go running outside. Meanwhile, the best equipment for streaming workouts is hundreds of dollars off.





Elon Musk’s Space Baby Is Ignoring His Drama
Gizmodo / 9h
While the billionaire stirs up chaos across his empire, SpaceX, his rocket company, keeps raising big money.





American Airlines Will Add Extra First Class Seats Starting This Fall—And Remove The Last Seatback TVs
20View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines is putting an additional row of first class into its Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. They're about the start work on the prototype A319. They expect to retrofit the first group of planes in the fall - the ones due for heavy maintenance checks - and then will proceed with the ones that only need cabin interior work. Continue reading ...





‘Lord of the Rings Online’ Players Successfully Get Small Hobbit Army Lost Inside Mount Doom
43Gizmodo / 9h
An annual MMORPG tradition has ended in quasi-success after 3 years in Middle-earth, as a group of intrepid low-level Hobbits successfully made their way from the Shire into the dark lands of Mordor.





One AI image generator lets you create NSFW art, and it’s only A$45 for life
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Create anything, even NSFW art, with a lifetime subscription to Imagiyo for only A$45. Digital creativity has never been more accessible, yet many of us remember the days when crafting a single image meant wrestling with layers and plugins for hours on end. Now there’s a way to generate stunning visuals in seconds simply by typing a description of what you have in mind. Imagiyo uses Stable





The best way to save big on Prime Day? Shop refurbished deals.
Mashable / 9h
Best Prime Day deals on refurbished products Best overall deal Ninja Swirl 283.69 (save $50.06) Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $976.83 (save $244.20) Best kitchen deal Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine $368.92 (save $158.12) Best audio deal Sony WH-1000XM4 $120.80 (save $51.76) Amazon Prime Day can be a great time to pick up new tech, kitchen gear, an





9 creator-approved gadgets on sale during Prime Day — DJI, Octobuddy & Canon deals
Mashable / 9h
Perhaps nobody understands the tools needed to navigate the modern world better than creators. They're the folks who need to create content quickly, on the go, and still make it look beautiful enough for long-form YouTube content. They need to be able to snap a wonderful picture for Instagram or record a POV video for TikTok at a moment's notice. It makes sense, then, that you'd want to take an i





The ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule Was Killed, but Consumer Advocates Could Revive It
37Wired / 9h
A US court scrapped a rule requiring a simple method for canceling recurring payments. Experts are hopeful regulators will revisit the issue and ease consumers' rage over “subscription traps.”





Samsung’s New Foldables Give the Keys to Google AI and Say, ‘Here, You Drive.’
Gizmodo / 9h
Google's Gemini AI chatbot is literally all over the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.





I Use This Solar-Powered Security Camera to Keep My Home Safe, and It's $24 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong PC Gear—These Are the Upgrades That Matter
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you tempted to just buy the most expensive components for your PC because “they must be the best?” Well, that’s not always the case. There are certain upgrades and purchases that you should prioritize when building a desktop—so don’t spend money in the wrong places when building your next gaming PC.





Judge Slaps Down FCC Rule That Would’ve Made It Easy to Cancel Your Subscriptions
Gizmodo / 10h
I'd like to unsubscribe from this timeline.





NASA will lose over 2,000 senior staff due to proposed Trump budget cuts
79Engadget / 10h
NASA is set to lose at least 2,145 senior staff members as part of the Trump administration's push for budget cuts, Politico reports . The brain drain could severely impact future research and missions, and is happening not long before the organization plans to send a new crew of astronauts to the Moon in 2026. Of the over 2,000 departing staff members, nearly all of them are in senior positions,





California lawmaker behind SB 1047 reignites push for mandated AI safety reports
22TechCrunch / 10h
California State Senator Scott Wiener on Wednesday introduced new amendments to his latest bill, SB 53, that would require the world's largest AI companies to publish safety and security protocols and issue reports when safety incidents occur.





These 10 Shudder Movies Reminded Me Why I Love Horror
How-To Geek / 10h
If you're looking to stream horror, Shudder is one of the best services to satisfy that hunger. Everything a horror fan could want is here, whether you love supernatural frights or gruesome slashers. Even old folks like me can get all nostalgic with TV horror host Joe Bob Briggs returning for live-streaming events.





Tesla on "Lane Assistance" Mode Gets Horrifically Impaled on Guardrail
Futurism / 10h
While Tesla's so-called " Autopilot " and " Full Self-Driving " features have generated more than their share of controversy , one of the company's other assisted driving modes is now in the spotlight after a nail-biting crash in California. As SFGate reports , a young Tesla driver walked away with minor injuries after his Model Y careened off the I-5 interstate and crashed directly into a guardr





I Love Throwing Parties With This Karaoke Speaker, and It's $70 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 10h
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Epic: Heathrow Terminals Now Play A Soundtrack With Airport Sounds
23One Mile at a Time / 10h
I probably notice the little details of the flying experience more than the average person. Along those lines, I tend to think that music and sounds can create lasting memories that we associate with our travel experiences, whether it’s soothing airplane boarding music , or memorable airport jingles . London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has just unveiled a new soundtrack , and I absolutely adore the co





How to Turn an Image Into Google Sheets Data With OCR in Google Drive
How-To Geek / 10h
Copying data from an image into a Google Sheets file manually can be time-consuming and increases the chances of typos. Luckily, you can extract the information into your spreadsheet in just a few simple steps using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool in Google Drive. Here's how.





Even ‘Foundation’ Star Jared Harris Can’t Explain That Big Hari Seldon Mystery
30Gizmodo / 10h
The veteran actor stars as the complicated 'psychohistorian' in Apple TV+'s Asimov adaptation, returning for season three July 11.





EcoFlow Delta 2 Power Station with 15 Outputs Hits All-Time Low, Amazon Sparks Prime Sales
Gizmodo / 10h
This summer, the power station will be perfect for camping, RV trips, and gatherings with friends.





This is the weirdest looking AI MAX+ 395 Mini PC that I've ever seen — and you can apparently hold it comfortably in the palm of your hand
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
AOOSTAR’s NEX395 has the power, but the cooling system remains a complete mystery Radeon 8060S beats RX 7600 XT in specs, making external GPU pairing confusing Without OCuLink, the eGPU dock likely suffers major bottlenecks in real-world tasks AOOSTAR NEX395 is the latest in a growing field of AI-focused mini PCs which comes in a box-like casing that departs from the more common designs found in





Polymarket Odds Favor ‘Nobody’ for the Next CEO of X, the Nazi Propaganda App
61Gizmodo / 10h
Is the ghost of Adolf Hitler busy?





Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show
27TechCrunch / 10h
Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis -- Elon Musk's low-flying former top lieutenant at the Department of Government Efficiency -- continues wielding influence at DOGE, according to the WSJ. The outlet says Davis regularly gives directions to current DOGE officials and has privately dismissed his departure as "fake news."





My favorite gaming headset is on sale for Prime Day — save $20 on the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $20: The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is my favorite gaming headset on the market, and it's on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2025. Snag one for $20 off for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Razer Razer BlackShark V2 Pro $179.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $20 In my experience, Prime Day is always a fantastic time for gamers. Tons of gaming-related items tend to get nice discounts during the an





Philips Hue Smart Bulbs (3-Pack) Are Now Cheaper Than Ever for Prime Day, Each Bulb Is Almost Free
Gizmodo / 10h
Add some much-needed color to your home with this set of smart bulbs.





T-Mobile ends DEI programs in attempt to win deal approvals from the FCC
57Engadget / 10h
T-Mobile has abandoned all of its programs for diversity, equity and inclusion. In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, the telecom said that it "is ending its DEI-related policies [...] not just in name, but in substance." T-Mobile conveniently waited to dismantle its DEI efforts until it was awaiting FCC approval for two major deals. The company needs regulatory backing to purchas





This Laifen Electric Toothbrush With 3 Brush Heads Is Almost Free for Prime Day, Stock Already Running Low
Gizmodo / 10h
Your shiny teeth and you will be pleased with your improved dental hygiene.





This Hydration Vest for Runners Is 46% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Sony Is Going Nuts for Prime Day, Their Budget Headphones Lose Half Their Price Again
Gizmodo / 11h
Why spend $500 on headphones when you can get great sound for less than $100?





White House Fears Elon Musk Is Still Pulling the Strings at DOGE
47Gizmodo / 11h
Though Trump and Musk are on the outs, workers with longstanding ties to the Tesla billionaire remain embedded in the government.





Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal
TechCrunch / 11h
Europe’s fintech darling Revolut is looking to raise a new funding round that would give it a $65 billion valuation, the Financial Times reports. The U.K.-based company is reportedly in talks to raise around $1 billion by issuing new shares and selling existing ones. The U.S.-based firm Greenoaks is said to be leading the round, […]





One of My Favorite Gaming Laptops Gets a Serious Prime Day Cut
Wired / 11h
Prime Day sales on gaming laptops have been weak. But the ROG Strix G16 comes with the latest GPUs at discounted prices to save the day.





GameSir’s Best Gamepad Gets a 20% Prime Day Discount
How-To Geek / 11h
GameSir is best known for its excellent mobile controllers, and to a lesser extent, its Xbox-style gamepads. When the company released the Cyclone 2, a feature-packed controller for PC, mobile, and Switch, I knew I had to get it. Now that it’s 20% off for Prime Day, it’s the perfect time to grab one yourself.





Score an M2 MacBook Air for $100 off with this Best Buy deal
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $100: As of July 9, get the Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $699, down from its usual price of $799. That's $100 off and a discount of 12%. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699 at Best Buy $799 Save $100 Prime Day is officially on, and the second day of the big Amazon shopping event brings us deals beyond th





Our beauty tech reviewers cannot believe this $500 Shark CryoGlow and FlexFusion bundle
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $200: As of July 9, you can get the Shark CryoGlow red light mask and Shark FlexFusion hair styler together for $499.99 at Amazon. Both cost $349.99 each outside of Prime Day, so you're saving almost 30%. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow Lilac Chill LED Face Mask + FlexFusion Hair Dryer Bundle $499.99 at Amazon $699.98 Save $199.99 If you were using Prime Day as an excuse t





Verizon’s request to lock phones supported by police, opposed by users
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
With Verizon seeking permission to lock phones to its network for six months or longer instead of the current 60 days, a coalition of advocacy groups yesterday urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject the cellular carrier's petition. "Phone locking distorts market competition, raises switching costs, and contributes to unnecessary e-waste," the groups said in a filing . "It impedes c





AI mania pushes Nvidia to record $4 trillion valuation
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Wednesday, Nvidia became the first company in history to reach $4 trillion market valuation as shares rose more than 2 percent, reports CNBC . The GPU maker's stock has climbed 22 percent since the start of 2025, continuing a trend driven by demand for AI hardware following ChatGPT's late 2022 launch . The milestone marks the highest market cap ever recorded for a publicly traded company, surp





Dark visions and monsters abound in Wednesday S2 trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Pugsly joins his big sister at Nevermore in Wednesday S2. The Netflix series Wednesday , created by Tim Burton, was one of our favorites in 2022 , and while it was quickly renewed, it's been a long wait for that second season. That wait is nearly over. The first half of S2 debuts next month, and Netflix has released a full-length trailer to remind us of that fact. Verdict: It looks like we're in





Samsung’s 7th-gen foldables slim down, may finally fit in your pocket
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
There's no denying annual smartphone releases have settled into a routine—flat glass slabs with slightly faster processors and better cameras. Foldable phones buck the trend, but these products come with plenty of drawbacks. They're big and heavy, and even with all that bulk, the battery life and cameras can be lacking. Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 don't right all the wrongs, but th





2025 Volvo EX90: A low-key luxury electric SUV
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Volvo was among the very first of the global automakers to declare plans to build an all-electrified future. Note the choice of word—electrified, not electric, as it includes hybrids, both plug-in and mild. When it comes to pure electric vehicles, the Swedish automaker has something of a two-pronged strategy. At the low end, there's the diminutive EX30 and EX30 Cross Country , a pair of stripped-





Northwood Space successfully tests second-generation phased array antenna
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Northwood Space has completed initial testing of the second generation of its phased array antenna technology, which can simultaneously communicate with spacecraft across a range of orbits, from near Earth all the way out to geostationary space. The prototype gateway was able to connect with several satellites in space during recent testing, said Bridgit Mendler, co-founder and chief executive of





Linda Yaccarino quits X without saying why, one day after Grok praised Hitler
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Linda Yaccarino has announced she is stepping down as CEO of X, one day after the platform was forced to take action to stop its chatbot Grok from praising Hitler and amplifying harmful antisemitic stereotypes . In her announcement , Yaccarino does not mention Grok or any reason for her departure. Instead, Yaccarino broke down what she views as her greatest accomplishments over two years at X, ta





The Petkit Purobox Ultra is $250 off for Prime Day
Wired / 11h
This automatic cat litter box answers the questions we never asked, and now it’s at the lowest price we’ve seen all year.





Score a 50-inch 4K Amazon Fire TV for $260
How-To Geek / 11h
The 50-inch Amazon Fire 4K smart TV is now on sale for $260 on Amazon . This is a drop of 35% off its original price of $400, and is a very cheap way to get a 4K smart TV into your home. The size isn't bad either, as some bargain TVs are more expensive than this.





Oh No, ‘Big Bang Theory’ Is Returning to Literally Destroy the Universe
47Gizmodo / 11h
'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,' a sci-fi spin-off of the long-running sitcom, is coming to HBO Max.





Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp Hits All-Time Low for Prime Day, Make 16 Million DIY Colors for Next to Nothing
Gizmodo / 11h
This amazing light is perfect for setting the vibe, and it's just $60 right now.





Before Grok's HitlerGate Debacle, X's Head of Product Tweeted Something Absolutely Wild
Futurism / 11h
Build-a-Brute A mere week ago, tech founder Nikita Bier joined Elon Musk's X-formerly-Twitter as the company's new head of product. "Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve officially posted my way to the top," Bier tweeted at the time, calling X the "most important social network in the world." Shortly thereafter, Musk's AI chatbot Grok abruptly turned into a full-blown Nazi on X. It started referring to its





OpenAI and Jony Ive's startup seal the deal
Engadget / 11h
OpenAI's deal with Jony Ive's startup is a done deal. Ive's io has officially merged with the ChatGPT maker in a deal reportedly worth $6.5 billion . The companies announced the purchase in May. Jony Ive and his LoveFrom design studio remain independent. Meanwhile, io's co-founders, Scott Cannon, Evans Hankey and Tang Tan, are now OpenAI employees. (Around 50 other io engineers, designers and res





Google's Newest, Best Smart Thermostat Is $60 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





MLB will test its robot umpire system at the next All-Star Game
Engadget / 11h
While human umpires will still make the first call at the All-Star Game on July 15, Major League Baseball plans to let teams use a robot umpire to challenge rulings, ESPN reports . The automated ball-strike (ABS) system has been around for years in one form or another, but relying on a computer's judgement of a pitch has yet to become a permanent fixture of major league play. MLB is essentially p





X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead
TechCrunch / 11h
In the U.S., ad spending was up 62% year-over-year in the first half of 2025.





Prime Day Alert: TCL's Brilliant QM6K Is at Its Lowest Price Ever
Wired / 11h
Get great performance and features at an even better price with this TCL Prime Day TV deal.





McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants' Data to Hackers Using the Password ‘123456’
100+Wired / 11h
Basic security flaws left the personal info of tens of millions of McDonald’s job-seekers vulnerable on the “McHire” site built by AI software firm Paradox.ai.





AMD is surpassing Nvidia in one particular market, and I don't understand why — 11th eGPU based on AMD Radeon RX 7000 series debuts and even has Thunderbolt 5
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
OnexGPU Lite reuses the same chip but adds Thunderbolt 5 to stay relevant The RX 7600M XT continues to show up while RDNA4 remains nowhere in sight AMD keeps winning eGPU slots while Nvidia remains largely absent from this niche segment The external GPU market has been quietly evolving in recent years, and AMD appears to be securing a rather strange lead in this niche. The debut of OnexGPU Lite m





I Was the Galaxy Z Fold's Biggest Fan, But the New Model Is Dead to Me
How-To Geek / 11h
There are relatively few people in the world who are as invested in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series as I am. I love this device, and while there are enhancements I’d like to see, the Z Fold 7 has sadly taken away from me more than it offers.





Prime Day Slashes Kids Device Bundle by 52% for Back-to-School, Pay Peanuts for Tablet, Kindle, and Echo Pop
Gizmodo / 11h
Whether the kids have been wanting a Kindle, tablet, or Echo Pop, you can get all three for an excellent price here.





Trump Appointee Bryan Bedford Becomes New FAA Administrator
41One Mile at a Time / 11h
We now have a new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which I’d consider to be good news, as there’s lots of work to be done. Senate confirms Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator In March 2025, President Trump nominated Bryan Bedford as the new FAA Administrator. He has today been confirmed by the Senate, in a 53-43 vote, so he’ll now serve a five-year term. For some background, whil





Dyson’s V15 Detect Is $200 Off for Prime Day (2025)
Wired / 11h
The Dyson V15 Detect is our favorite Dyson stick vacuum, and two versions of it are on sale right now for Prime Day.





Beats Solo Buds Are Down to $50 Today, a Record Low
How-To Geek / 11h
The Beats Solo Buds are now available at their lowest price ever, just $50 on Amazon . This is a big 38% discount off the original price of $80, which is already really cheap for such a big brand. However, you should jump on this quickly since it might just be a deal for Prime Day.





A Third Interstellar Visitor Is Here, and Astronomers Might Know Where It Came From
Gizmodo / 11h
The object appears to be older than our solar system itself.





I'm a Marathon Runner, and My Favorite Walking Pad Is 34% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





This Mini Food Processor I Use Every Day Is Only $14 for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 11h
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This Google Nest x Yale Smart Lock Is $100 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Samsung Quietly Ditched One of the Galaxy Watch's Best Features
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung just revealed its newest lineup of smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch 8 Ultra. For multiple reasons, they don't seem to be a home run, but one feature in particular is a massive step backward.





Nvidia is the First $4 Trillion Company
Next Big Future / 12h
Nvidia became the world’s first $4 trillion company with a surge in share price in the morning. The shares have since eased off for a $3.97 trillion valuation. NVIDIA’s most recent quarterly stock guidance for the remainder of fiscal 2026 is as follows: For the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (ending July 2025), NVIDIA management ... Read more





Don’t Bother with a Desktop Monitor, This 15-Inch Portable Screen Is 10x Cheaper on Prime Day
Gizmodo / 12h
This monitor is just a bit thicker than paper, so you can take it anywhere.





Studio Trigger Anime ‘New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt’ Is a Raunchy, Foul-Mouthed Riot
Gizmodo / 12h
The cult favorite continues to triumph with its long-awaited sequel season on Prime Video.





'The situation is so fluid, I feel like I have to check my phone right now' – Samsung exec on the impact of US tariffs on the mobile business
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
This week, Samsung is boldly unveiling some of its most remarkable folding phones ever. They're thinner, lighter, smarter, and, yes, more expensive. In the US, at least, that trend may continue in more dramatic fashion if President Trump moves forward with his 25% tariff on goods produced in South Korea. Perhaps you didn't realize that despite its ubiquity in the US, Samsung is based and operated





Don’t Buy the Most Expensive Gaming Gear—Buy What Actually Changes the Experience
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you tempted to just buy the most expensive components for your PC because “they must be the best?” Well, that’s not always the case. There are certain upgrades and purchases that you should prioritize when building a desktop—so don’t spend money in the wrong places when building your next gaming PC.





5 Ways I Fight Linux’s App Gap and Use All the Software I Need
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you want to use Linux but feel worried that your favorite apps won’t work? Well, you’re not alone, as Linux’s app gap is one of the biggest concerns for new users. Thankfully, it’s a solvable problem. Here’s how I get all the software I need on Linux.





As a Garmin watch loyalist, here are my favorite Prime Day deals
Mashable / 12h
The best Prime Day Garmin watch deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Garmin vívoactive 5 $190 (save $109.99) BEST FOR ATHLETES Garmin fēnix 7 Pro (47mm) $499.99 (save $400) BEST BUDGET DEAL Garmin Venu Sq 2 $149.99 (save $100) As a loyal Garmin watch user for five years now, I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the brand. I personally don't see why anyone would choose an Apple Watch , whic





Score the Petlibro cat fountain and automatic feeder for almost half off this Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 41%: Treat your cat this Prime Day with the Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder and Petlibro Water Fountain on sale. If you’ve got a cat (or a small dog) and you’ve been thinking about automating their feeding routine, these two Prime Day deals are absolutely worth a look. First up, the Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder is down to $59.49 from its usual $99.99 — that’s 41% off. It lets you schedule pre





You Can Get the Whoop 5.0 (and a One-Year Membership) for $169 During Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





I Can Finally Recommend the Merach Stair Stepper, and It's Now on Sale for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





One of the Best AirPods Pro Alternatives Is $100 Off During Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Prime Day Soundbar Deal Alert: Sony Bravia Theater System 6
Wired / 12h
Looking for a great surround sound setup on Prime Day? Sony's Bravia Theater System 6 is a ringer.





Kodak Instant Photo Printer With 90 Sheets Almost 50% Off, 17K+ Reviewers Would Envy This Prime Day Price
Gizmodo / 12h
Snap memories and print your favorites with nearly half off this Kodak Instant Photo Printer.





Genius Zuckerberg Poaches Guy Responsible for [Checks Notes] the Disastrous Apple Intelligence
Futurism / 12h
Amid his dubious quest to build artificial superintelligence, Mark Zuckerberg isn't showing much of his own. As Bloomberg reports , the Meta CEO's latest successful catch for his new " Superintelligence " lab is one Ruoming Pang, the former head of Apple's AI efforts — which, while certainly an impressive résumé booster, is the outfit that oversaw Apple's extremely underwhelming "Apple Intelligen





OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks
100+TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI's browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web, keeping some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking out to websites.





My Favorite Dashboard Camera Is $110 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Google’s Best Foldable Phone Is More Affordable Than Ever During Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





I Own Three of These Incredible Retractable Hoses, and They're on Sale for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





Apple's next Vision Pro will reportedly have an M4 chip and a better head strap
Engadget / 12h
Apple is planning to release the first refresh of the Vision Pro headset, according to reporting by Bloomberg . Industry analyst Mark Gurman suggests that the updated gadget could come as early as this year. The reporting indicates that the new headset will include a faster processor and components that are better suited for running AI tools. It will also reportedly feature a new strap that's eas





Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security
42TechCrunch / 12h
Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch.





Google’s Sergey Brin Calls U.N. Report on Big Tech’s Relationship With Israel ‘Antisemitic’
100+Gizmodo / 12h
You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.





‘You’re The Real Karen!’: JetBlue Passenger Loses It After Flyers Reject Her ‘I’m a Lawyer’ Demand To Deplane First
20View from the Wing / 12h
A passenger on a JetBlue flight demanded to be allowed to cut in front of other passengers getting off, identifying herself as a lawyer. Was she going to get a judge to order everyone to wait for her? Continue reading ...





My Go-To PC Controller Is Cheaper Than Ever for Prime Day
How-To Geek / 12h
Gaming has been an expensive hobby for a long time, but recently it’s begun trending toward downright unaffordable. That’s why I love 8BitDo’s budget-friendly controllers that punch well above their weight, like its flagship Ultimate 2 line that’s on sale for Prime Day 2025.





Cyberpunk 2077 heads up July's PS Plus Game Catalog additions
Engadget / 12h
PlayStation Plus members can visit Night City on the house. Years after its botched release, the now-polished Cyberpunk 2077 is now in Sony's Game Catalog. Other July arrivals include the Half-Life-esque Abiotic Factor and the banana republic sim Tropico 6 . Had Cyberpunk 2077 launched in its current state, it may have been a 2020 Game of the Year candidate. Alas, that wasn't the case. It arrived





5 Useful Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Your iPad's USB Port
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple discontinued the last iPad with a Lightning port in 2024, so if you've bought a new iPad after that point, it will come with a lovely USB-C port, which is the only way to charge the tablet, given it lacks wireless charging features.





Your Fitbit Could Become Your Post-Surgery Best Friend
Gizmodo / 12h
A new study shows wearable data can be used to predict whether kids will get sick again after having their appendix removed.





JBL Clears Out Its Retro-Style Smart Home Speaker at Nearly 50% Off for Prime Day, Limited Stock Available
Gizmodo / 12h
You won't want to miss out on this speaker that brings the sound and retro flavor for about 50% off.





Yet another mini PC vendor launches an eGPU — but AOOStar's Radeon RX 7600XT can be used with a USB 4.0 port and is actually affordable
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AOOStar RX 7600XT eGPU runs hot but slower than its full desktop counterpart Not all laptops will handle USB4 reverse charging or PCIe 4.0 bandwidth gracefully At 61 decibels, the cooling solution trades thermal control for constant ambient noise As more compact computing solutions crowd the market, mini PC vendors are increasingly turning to external graphics units to offer an upgrade path. AOOS





University of San Francisco School of Law becomes first law program to fully integrate AI, as Anthropic goes big on education
Mashable / 12h
Anthropic, the mind behind ChatGPT competitor Claude , is joining the industry-wide charge into education, as the tech company announces a new university and classroom partnerships that will put their educational chatbot into the hands of students of all ages. Announced today, Claude for Education will be entering more classrooms and boosting its peer-reviewed knowledge bank, as it integrates wit





The internet is celebrating Christian Horners sudden exit from Red Bull Racing
41Mashable / 12h
Christian Horner is out at Red Bull Racing, and the internet is eating it up. In a move that shocked the Formula 1 world, Red Bull announced Wednesday that Horner had been relieved of his duties as CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing "with effect from today," according to the New York Times . The announcement was swift and sterile, thanking Horner for his "tireless and exceptional work" ove





Welp, Looks Like It’s Time for Tim Cook to Finally Do Something
Gizmodo / 12h
It's time for Timmy to get cooking.





How ‘Star Wars’ Inspired a Late Change to James Gunn’s ‘Superman’
Gizmodo / 12h
The DC film begins with its own version of the crawl, and James Gunn told io9 how it came to be.





I Think the Pixel 9a Could Be Google’s Best Phone Yet, and It’s Hit a New Low Price During Prime Day
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





The Best Bone Conduction Headphones Are Near an All-Time Low Price This Prime Day
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Browse our editors’ picks for a curat





My Favorite Dyson Cordless Stick Vacuum Is 30% Off for Prime Day
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You Can Get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Its Lowest Price Ever During Prime Day
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I Love This Minimalist Smart Lock, and It's Half Off for Prime Day
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and