Stephen Colbert goes scorched earth on Trump and Epstein for 8 full minutes
1KMashable / 19h
The Late Show may be cancelled , but Stephen Colbert is still on the air until May 2026 — and he's not holding back. The host spends the vast majority of the monologue above talking about Donald Trump, who recently gloated about Colbert's cancellation , and the president's past friendship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "The more we know about Trump's relationship with Epstein,
Crew Declares Israel ‘Terrorist State,’ Summons Police To Drag 50 Jewish Kids Off Flight For Singing In Hebrew, Violently Arrest Camp Director
100+View from the Wing / 5h
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 ...
US nuclear weapons agency breached using Microsoft SharePoint hack
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100+Engadget / 17h
The US government agency in charge of designing and maintaining nuclear weapons was among those breached by a hack of Microsoft's SharePoint server software, Bloomberg reported. However, attackers weren't able to obtain any sensitive or classified information, according to an unnamed source with knowledge of the matter. The breach occurred at the National Nuclear Security Administration, an arm o
Get an all-in-one business platform for life for just £258
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR: Sellful is your all-in-one business toolkit — build websites, run marketing, and handle HR forever for just £257.92 with a lifetime subscription to its ERP Agency Plan. Opens in a new window Credit: Sellful Sellful - White Label Website Builder & Software: ERP Agency Plan (Lifetime) £257.92 £1,497 Save £1,239.08 Make 2025 the year you finally start that side hustle. Though it sounds daunti
National Drive-Thru Day takes place on July 24 — celebrate with a free Krispy Kreme doughnut
Mashable / 26min
FREE KRISPY KREME: National Drive-Thru Day takes place on July 24. Celebrate with a free glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme. Opens in a new window Credit: Krispy Kreme National Drive-Thru Day: Free Glazed Doughnut from Krispy Kreme There's nothing like a free giveaway . We spend all day scanning the online world for the best deals and promotions to save you money, but a discount is not the same as
Upgrade to Windows 11 Professional for just A$23
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR: Upgrade your PC for just A$23 with a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license , on sale for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro AU$23 AU$307 Save AU$284 Do you have an old computer that could use a refresh? Upgrade its operating system and give it new life with Windows 11 Pro, now just A$23 (reg. A$307) for a limited time. If you’ve got an older device
South Park to stream on Paramount+ after bidding war
BBC News / 37min
The deal that will see the long-running comedy series move from HBO Max is reportedly worth $1.5bn.
Kobo's iOS app has been given a complete redesign, but I'd much rather the aging Elipsa 2E get an update
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Kobo recently pushed out a fully redesigned reading app for iPhones Several new features have been added, including a listening bar for audiobook control, vertical scrolling and guest mode Instapaper integration is coming soon to replace Pocket support on Kobo ereaders I've been a massive Kobo fan since I first started using the Kobo Glo way back when. I've always preferred the Rakuten-owned comp
Hurdle hints and answers for July 24, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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
20+ of the best AI courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Find a wide range of free AI courses on Udemy. Learn about ChatGPT , Copilot, DeepSeek, and more without spending anything. We know by now that AI is going to take over the world. We don't know exactly when AI will make its move, but it's coming. And all we can do until that point is try to better understand this technology. We might even be able to persuade it to go easy on us. Fortunatel
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on July 24, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The moon is hidden from sight tonight as we enter a new phase of the 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. So, what's happening tonight, July 24, and where are we in the lunar cycle
If you felt like Amazon could eavesdrop on you before, get ready to meet its AI wearable
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Amazon is looking to make AI part of your daily life and has turned to the world of wearables to help. The tech giant has just acquired Bee AI, the maker of the eponymous device for your wrist or lapel that listens to everything happening around you. Bee’s microphones and built-in AI transcribe it all in real time and make personalized summaries of your day and your stated upcoming tasks, and the
San Diego Comic-Con 2025: All the Coolest Things We Saw On the Floor
Gizmodo / 2h
Props, life-size displays, costumes, and giant Poké Balls—the convention center floor at Comic-Con has it all.
As porn sites apply new age checks, will users hand over personal ID?
35BBC News / 3h
All websites hosting pornography will have to check the age of their users from Friday.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for July 24, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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 24, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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 24, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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
Sora 2 is coming, but it will have to dazzle viewers to beat Google's Veo 3 model
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
OpenAI is expected to release the Sora 2 AI video model soon Sora 2 will face stiff competition from Google’s Veo 3 model Veo 3 already offers features that Sora does not, and OpenAI will need to enhance both what Sora can do and how easy it is to use to entice possible customers OpenAI appears to be finalizing plans to release Sora 2, the next iteration of its text-to-video model, based on refer
Is Google Home another victim of ensh*ttification? Redditors discuss, Google responds.
Mashable / 4h
A number of Reddit users say that Google’s smart home ecosystem is falling apart — another casualty of what’s been dubbed "enshittification." A July 21 Reddit thread has drawn hundreds of comments from users venting about how unreliable Google Home smart speakers and hubs have become in recent years. "We had a good run with Google Home, but it’s been on its way out for almost two years," one user
TESLA Robotaxi Timeline for Going Nationwide
Next Big Future / 4h
In two weeks, the Tesla Austin robotaxi area will expand again. It will likely cover the 300 square miles of the city of Austin. Tesla also said they will have robotaxi availability for half the population of the US by end of this year. This likely means that they have to have some level of ... Read more
Lego just dropped 9 new sets at Comic-Con 2025 — including a stunning brick-built Game Boy I checked out
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Lego’s recreated some iconic pieces of tech over the years in brick-built form, but this surprise debut at San Diego Comic Con might just take the cake. You might have heard rumblings, but the Lego Game Boy is real, and I’ve held it. It’s nearly a 1:1 replica of the iconic gaming handheld that you’ll assemble out of 421 pieces. You’ll not just build the console, though, as you’ll also build Game
Trump’s A.I. Challenge: Focus on Weapon Concerns or Woke-ism?
23NYT > Technology / 5h
In the Biden era, the government feared AI models would guide the spread of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. President Trump signed an order on “Preventing Woke A.I. in the Federal Government.”
A new AI coding challenge just published its first results – and they aren’t pretty
40TechCrunch / 5h
A new AI coding challenge has revealed its first winner — and set a new bar for AI-powered software engineers. On Wednesday at 5pm PST, the nonprofit Laude Institute announced the first winner of the K Prize, a multi-round AI coding challenge launched by Databricks and Perplexity co-founder Andy Konwinski. The winner was a Brazilian […]
Exclusive: Lego’s Batman Arkham Asylum set is official – with stunning details and 16 Minifigures
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Lego’s next DC Batman set is official: Arkham Asylum The 2,953 piece set was unveiled at San Diego Comic Con It’s a three-level set and comes with 16 Minifigures Yes, it’s the eve of San Diego Comic Con 2025, and Lego is wasting no time ushering in new sets – and TechRadar is exclusively showing off one of the most exciting additions to the Lego Batman theme in recent memory. The Lego DC Batmobil
Lego Returns to ‘Stranger Things’ With These Adorable Chibi Models
Gizmodo / 5h
While away the wait for season 5 with io9's exclusive look at the new 'Stranger Things' Lego set.
Trump’s ‘anti-woke AI’ order could reshape how US tech companies train their models
100+TechCrunch / 6h
When DeepSeek, Alibaba, and other Chinese firms released their AI models, Western researchers quickly noticed they sidestepped questions critical of the Chinese Communist Party. U.S. officials later confirmed that these tools are engineered to reflect Beijing’s talking points, raising concerns about censorship and bias. American AI leaders like OpenAI have pointed to this as justification […]
Bandai Asks Japanese Politicians to Not Dress Up as ‘Gundam’ Characters to Campaign
77Gizmodo / 6h
The statement came after Reiwa Shinsengumi party leader Taro Yamamoto went viral for a video dressed as 'Zeta Gundam' character Quattro Bajeena.
Meta has a wristband that controls computers with hand gestures
Mashable / 6h
Researchers at Meta have developed a wristwatch-style tool that can interact with devices using hand gestures — or even a thought. As the company detailed in a blog post , the Bluetooth device lets users control a computer with their "hand resting comfortably at [their] side." It allows the user to do obvious things like move a cursor around, but users can also type out messages by writing out th
This Small (but Punchy) Bluetooth Speaker Is $35 Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Right now, a refurbished Sony SRS‑XB100 portable speaker is just $34.99 on Woot, a 42% discount off the price of a new unit ($59.99). Whether you choose to use it as a shower speaker, a travel companion for adventures, or just a tiny powerhouse that takes up minimal space a
Lol, Oops: Downgraded From Lufthansa Allegris First Class
61One Mile at a Time / 7h
Hi from the Lufthansa Lounge at Newark Airport! As I wrote about a few days ago, my dad and I are supposed to fly Lufthansa’s new Allegris A350 first class tonight, which is the whole point of this trip. Well, that won’t be happening as planned, at least not as intended. This has been quite the fascinating saga so far, so let me update y’all, as this is happening live… Houston, or Frankfurt, or M
Sundar Pichai is ‘very excited’ about Google Cloud’s OpenAI partnership
58TechCrunch / 7h
The comment came shortly after analysts peppered Pichai and other Google executives with questions about how AI would affect its core search business and why Google is spending an extra $10 billion on capital expenditures this year to catch up in the AI race.
Your PS5 Doesn’t Support Bluetooth Headphones, but Here's How to Connect Them Anyway
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. These days, most tech that produces any kind of audio will work seamlessly with Bluetooth headphones, like AirPods. My computer, my phone, and even my Nintendo Switch all support relatively seamless Bluetooth pairing, so I pop them out of the case and get to watching or playing. The one device I can think of that does not play nice with AirPods, o
The Chatbot Culture Wars Are Here
NYT > Technology / 7h
Conservatives, including President Trump, are accusing A.I. companies of left-wing bias, following a playbook that worked well against social media platforms.
Trump Says He’s ‘Getting Rid of Woke’ and Dismisses Copyright Concerns in AI Policy Speech
300+Wired / 7h
The remarks, which came during a keynote speech at a summit hosted by the All-In Podcast, follow President Donald Trump’s newly released AI Action Plan.
OpenAI and partners are building a massive AI data center in Texas
47Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced a partnership with Oracle to develop 4.5 gigawatts of additional data center capacity for its Stargate AI infrastructure platform in the US. The expansion, which TechCrunch reports is part of a $30 billion per year deal between OpenAI and Oracle, will reportedly bring OpenAI's total Stargate capacity under development to over 5 gigawatts. The data center has taken roo
A troubled SPAC plans to buy iRocket for $400M but it already returned most of its cash
TechCrunch / 7h
iRocket is aiming to hit the public markets but the SPAC vehicle doesn't have much cash left.
Microsoft Put Older Versions of SharePoint on Life Support. Hackers Are Taking Advantage
22Wired / 7h
Multiple hacking groups—including state actors from China—have targeted a vulnerability in older, on-premises versions of the file-sharing tool after a flawed attempt to patch it.
Tesla Robotaxi Available for Half of US Population by End of 2025
Next Big Future / 7h
Tesla earnings call is highlighting FSD and robotaxi progress and some regulatory delays in Europe and China. They expect to get past those delays shortly. In two weeks, the Austin robotaxi area will expand again. Tesla will have robotaxi and unsupervised FSD for half the population of the US by end of this year. This ... Read more
YouTube sees a rise in ad revenue to reach nearly $10 billion
26TechCrunch / 7h
YouTube continues to lead in the streaming market, with ad revenue increasing by 13% to $9.8 billion.
6 Things That Haven’t Changed From Windows 1.0 to Windows 11
How-To Geek / 7h
Depending on how you count them, there have been 15 major versions of Windows, with Microsoft's inconsistent naming scheme resulting in the current version of Windows being Windows 11—go figure.
Ralph Ineson Actually Got in the Galactus Suit for ‘Fantastic Four’
22Gizmodo / 7h
The 'Green Knight and 'Willow' actor talks about bringing the planet-eating Galactus to life for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps.'
What is Bee, the always-listening AI wearable acquired by Amazon?
Mashable / 8h
Amazon may have just found its own version of Fitbit . Well, sort of, anyway, in the sense that it just bought a company that makes wearables for your wrist. That company is Bee , a startup that makes a $50 AI wearable. Bee co-founder and CEO Maria de Lourdes Zollo announced the acquisition in a post on LinkedIn this week, and Amazon confirmed the deal in a statement to TechCrunch , which noted t
What to expect at the Google Pixel 10 launch event on August 20
Engadget / 8h
After largely focusing Google I/O 2025 on the ways the company wants Gemini to change everything from searching the web to filmmaking , Google is finally ready to launch new hardware. The next Made by Google event is on the books for August 20 , and Google has already confirmed what at least one of its new Pixel 10 phones will look like. As in past years, Google isn't the only source for informat
Your Eyeballs Will Bug Out Like a Retro Cartoon Character When You Hear the Prices at Tesla's New Burger Joint
Futurism / 8h
What do you do when your electric vehicle company is flailing, your shareholders are ready to mutiny , and your self-driving car venture is the laughingstock of Austin ? If you're Elon Musk, apparently, you open a burger restaurant. Called Tesla Eats, the fast food joint made its debut this week next to a Supercharger lot in Los Angeles, seven years after it was first announced. Situated on a cor
Ancient way of coding helps boost popular video encoder by 100x — but is it too good to be true?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
FFmpeg’s biggest speedup yet affects only one function few people will have heard of Handwritten Assembly makes a comeback in a niche filter that most users will never even touch AVX512 gives FFmpeg an absurd 100x gain - but only if your CPU supports it The FFmpeg project, known for powering some of the most widely used video editing software and media tools, is making headlines again. Developers
Marriott Acquires citizenM Hotel Brand For $355 Million
21One Mile at a Time / 8h
In late April 2025, Marriott announced yet another hotel group acquisition, as it continues toward its goal of ensuring that every bed in the world is Marriott branded. 😉 There’s now an update , as this acquisition has been completed, so we have a sense of the timeline with which we’ll see this Marriott Bonvoy integration happen. Marriott taking over lifestyle hotel brand citizenM Marriott has c
Is This the End of Google As We Know It?
30Gizmodo / 8h
ChatGPT is already handling one sixth of Google’s daily search volume, and Sam Altman says he’s just getting started.
Yet another bad three months as Tesla reports its Q2 2025 results
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Tesla posted its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 this afternoon. The numbers show yet another bad three months for the automaker. As competition in the EV marketplace has exploded, Tesla has increasingly been left behind, with a small and aging model lineup, before we even contemplate how CEO Elon Musk has tarnished what was once the hottest brand in the car world. Earlier this m
Julian LeFay, “the father of The Elder Scrolls,” has died at 59
37Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Julian LeFay, the man often credited as "the father of The Elder Scrolls," has died at the age of 59, his creative partners announced this week. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we inform our community of the passing of Julian LeFay, our beloved Technical Director and co-founder of Once Lost Games," his colleagues wrote in a Bluesky post . LeFay spent most of the 1990s at Bethes
What to know about ToolShell, the SharePoint threat under mass exploitation
10 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Government agencies and private industry have been under siege over the past four days following the discovery that a critical vulnerability in SharePoint, the widely used document-sharing app made by Microsoft, is under mass exploitation. Since that revelation , the fallout and the ever-increasing scope of the attacks have been hard to keep track of. What follows are answers to some of the most
Google’s AI Overviews have 2B monthly users, AI Mode 100M in the US and India
32TechCrunch / 8h
Google shared new stats about its AI features' adoption during its Q2 earnings.
'Wayback' Keeps Old Linux Desktop Environments Alive on Wayland
How-To Geek / 8h
The desktop Linux ecosystem has been slowly migrating from X11 to Wayland, which is leaving behind some desktop environments. The Wayback project aims to fix that, and it has just reached its first preview release.
Sony is finally making it possible to pair a DualSense with more than one device
Engadget / 8h
Sony is bringing a welcome quality-of-life feature to the PlayStation 5. In the next PS5 system update beta, players will be able to have their DualSense controllers synced with multiple hardware platforms at the same time. That means you could swap a controller from a PS5 to your gaming PC to your smartphone without needing to re-pair the DualSense each time. Up to four devices can be simultaneo
A $17 Hotdog and a Humanoid Robot Serving Popcorn: WIRED’s Day at the Tesla Diner
100+Wired / 8h
WIRED stopped by the new Tesla Diner in Hollywood to try a $17 hotdog, watch a humanoid robot serve popcorn, and talk to people who still stan Elon Musk.
OpenAI’s New Exec Has a Grand Plan to Make AI for Everyone
Gizmodo / 8h
Fidji Simo, the former Instacart CEO, is betting she can turn AI from a luxury into a utility that closes the gap between the haves and have-nots.
Flying Solo? Airlines Now Charge Up to 70% More, But You Can Avoid Paying Extra
View from the Wing / 8h
American Airlines, United and Delta all now charge more on some routes when a traveling is flying on their own than when they're booking for two or more passengers - at least on some routes. But there may be a simple way around it. Continue reading ...
How 8 Old-School Video Game Genres Returned from the Dead
How-To Geek / 8h
Video games have improved in countless ways over the decades, but I still miss many of the retro genres and franchises that have seemingly died off. Thankfully, plenty of newer releases have been keeping the spirit of retro gaming alive and thriving, and some are responsible for the recent revivals of gaming's long-lost genres.
‘Panty & Stocking’ Just Did Its Own ‘Mandalorian’ Spoof
Gizmodo / 8h
Studio Trigger's sequel to one of anime's beloved cult classic series is strong with pop culture references.
Meta’s Body-Reading Wristband Is Getting a Lot More Sophisticated
42Gizmodo / 8h
Meta showed off its futuristic wristband again, this time with a scientific paper in the journal Nature.
Earn Membership Rewards points with Rakuten's first-ever credit card
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you earn American Express Membership Rewards points with any of your cards (or want to), pay attention: Rakuten just unveiled a new credit card that allows cardholders to earn a bonus 4 points per dollar spent, on top of any Membership Rewards points you earn through the platform's special offers. While this card is marketed as a cash-back card, a Rakuten spokesperson confirmed that those who
Alphabet Earnings Show 14% Revenue Increase as Google Faces A.I. Competition
NYT > Technology / 8h
Google’s parent company, which is facing aggressive competition in its core search business from A.I. chatbots, also posted a double-digit profit increase.
Six Gulf Countries Plan Multi-Nation Visa To Boost Tourism
86One Mile at a Time / 8h
Within the next year, several Gulf countries are planning on introducing a multi-nation visa, in an effort to boost tourism. Think of it as being somewhere along the lines of the Schengen concept in Europe , only not. Details of the Gulf’s Unified Tourist Visa concept Six Gulf countries plan to introduce what they’re calling the Unified Tourist Visa concept, which would allow at least 30 consecut
Tesla profits pulled down by falling EV sales and regulatory credits
50TechCrunch / 8h
Tesla saw a 17% growth in its services business, but it was not enough to close the gap in falling EV sales, fewer regulatory credits, and a decline in solar and energy storage sales.
Elon Musk's Tesla Is Now the Most Hated Electric Vehicle Maker
Futurism / 9h
To absolutely no one's surprise, a new study on electric vehicles has found that people really hate automaker Tesla — more than any other major EV brand, underscoring a tumultuous year with CEO Elon Musk's deeply unpopular forays into politics leading to people protesting or even vandalizing Teslas . A market research initiative called the Electric Vehicle Intelligence Report polled more than 8,0
Trump Media Is Now a $2 Billion Bitcoin Bet
85Gizmodo / 9h
The company behind Truth Social is converting its cash into crypto, creating a high-stakes link between its future and the volatile digital currency.
Meta deletes 600K accounts linked to predatory behavior in teen safety push
47Mashable / 9h
Meta introduced new safety tools for teen accounts on Wednesday, along with stats that show the impact of their latest safety features. In a blog post, Meta said that it removed approximately 635,000 Instagram accounts earlier this year, part of a larger effort to make Instagram safer for teens. The new features include the option for teens to view Safety Tips, to block and report accounts with j
Trumps AI Action Plan revives regulation showdown between states, feds
24Mashable / 9h
The issue of states regulating — or not regulating — AI is back in a big way. On Wednesday, the White House unveiled the AI Action Plan , its highly-anticipated report identifying key areas for federal AI policies. The plan largely focuses on pulling back restrictions for tech companies in order to foster AI innovation and secure the U.S. as a global industry powerhouse. Part of these recommendat
One of Our Favorite Samsung Galaxy Features Is About to Get Better
How-To Geek / 9h
Your Galaxy phone’s lock screen is about to get even more useful. Samsung's “Now Bar,” one of our favorite new One UI features, will soon be expanding its reach dramatically. And if you own a Galaxy Z Flip, you're in for an extra treat.
FDA employees say the agency's Elsa generative AI hallucinates entire studies
37Engadget / 9h
Current and former members of the FDA told CNN about issues with the Elsa generative AI tool unveiled by the federal agency last month. Three employees said that in practice, Elsa has hallucinated nonexistent studies or misrepresented real research. "Anything that you don't have time to double-check is unreliable," one source told the publication. "It hallucinates confidently." Which isn't exactl
This cheap eGPU docking station uses TB5, but you will need an external power supply to get it working
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Peladn Link S-3 exposes your GPU completely with no case, no fan, just airflow Exposed graphics cards make cool airflows easier, but leave components vulnerable to everything else Don’t expect global availability just yet; it’s only shipping in China for now Peladn has announced the Link S-3, a compact eGPU dock that introduces Thunderbolt 5 connectivity at a relatively low price. Priced at CNY 1
Google DeepMind's Aeneas model can restore fragmented Latin text
Engadget / 9h
At its best, AI is a tool, not an end result. It allows people to do their jobs better, rather than sending them or their colleagues to the breadline . In an example of "the good kind," Google DeepMind has created an AI model that restores and contextualizes ancient inscriptions. Aeneas (no, it's not pronounced like that ) is named after the hero in Roman mythology. Best of all, the tool is open-
The Difference Between TikTok’s New ‘Pwerking,’ ‘Bwerking,’ and ‘Dwerking’ Dances
Lifehacker / 9h
Whether it's the WAP , the Wednesday , or The Box , TikTok has always been known for its dances, and there are three new steps taking off on the platform: dwerking, pwerking, and bwerking. As you may have surmised, these new moves are variations of twerking. According to Merriam-Webster , twerking is "sexually suggestive dancing characterized by rapid, repeated hip thrusts and shaking of the butt
This Experimental Weight Loss Drug Works Without the Nausea or Vomiting
Gizmodo / 9h
In early animal tests, the experimental TDN triggered weight loss without nausea or vomiting.
Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega Claim No Knowledge of ‘Beetlejuice 3’
22Gizmodo / 9h
Warner Bros. is hopeful for a 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' sequel, but its director and star aren't so sure.
Someone Just Sold Their 2011 Bitcoin for a 17 Million Percent Profit
Futurism / 9h
A mysterious Bitcoin account has cashed out a cache of cryptocurrency they originally bought for $54,000 — but which, after HODLing for 14 long years, is now worth an astronomical $9.5 billion, for a staggering profit of over 17 million percent. Bitcoin whales, meaning accounts that hold on to substantial sums of crypto for long periods at a time, have been making moves as of late, Tom's Hardware
Fusion Startup Says It's Figured Out How to Turn Mercury Into Gold
Futurism / 9h
A fusion energy startup claims to have found a way to turn mercury into gold. As the Financial Times reports , San Francisco-based Marathon Fusion says that the same process that could one day represent a limitless source of clean energy could also be used for literal alchemy. As detailed in a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper , nuclear transmutation — effectively changing an element or isotope into
A complete guide to Amex’s one-bonus-per-lifetime restrictions
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
American Express offers rewards credit cards with generous welcome bonuses and valuable benefits. While Amex doesn't follow a defined policy like Chase's 5/24 rule , it enforces strict application and lifetime bonus restrictions. Not only does American Express limit the number of cards you can have and how often you can apply, but it also restricts applicants to earning only one welcome offer per
Everything leaving Netflix in August 2025 – don't miss streaming these 31 movies and 10 TV shows
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
I love you Netflix , but there's nothing more heart-shattering than seeing the best movies being removed from your library. Although it happens every month, it's never a nice feeling to see your favorite titles run their course with one of the best streaming services – and August is no different. While you wait for Netflix's new arrivals, now's the perfect time to start thinking about catching th
New noise-cancelling earbuds with Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, and now a sub-$25 price? The audio world's gone loopy…
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
If I were to ask you to guess the price of a pair of noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds with hi-res audio streaming, incredibly long battery life and a six-mic setup for active noise cancellation, I suspect you'd start with a three-digit number. And yet Baseus's Bass BP1 Pro earbuds are less than twenty-five bucks on Amazon right now. This is a triple-discounted price: the BP1 Pro earbuds are
After $380M hack, Clorox sues its “service desk” vendor for simply giving out passwords
32Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Hacking is hard. Well, sometimes. Other times, you just call up a company's IT service desk and pretend to be an employee who needs a password reset, an Okta multifactor authentication reset, and a Microsoft multifactor authentication reset... and it's done. Without even verifying your identity. So you use that information to log in to the target network and discover a more trusted user who works
AI video is invading YouTube Shorts and Google Photos starting today
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Google is following through on recent promises to add more generative AI features to its photo and video products. Over on YouTube, Google is rolling out the first wave of generative AI video for YouTube Shorts, but even if you're not a YouTuber, you'll be exposed to more AI videos soon. Google Photos, which is integrated with virtually every Android phone on the market, is also getting AI video-
Ukrainians arrest alleged admin of major crime forum XSS
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Yesterday, Ukrainian authorities arrested the suspected administrator of a notorious Russian-language crime forum, XSS.is. In an X post , the Paris Prosecutor's Office announced that Ukrainian authorities detained the suspect after an investigation conducted with French authorities' and Europol's help that began almost exactly four years ago. XSS has been "one of the main hubs of global cybercrim
Here’s the Front-Runner to Play Elon Musk in Luca Guadagnino’s AI Movie
Gizmodo / 10h
Artificial is being described as a comedic drama about the world of artificial intelligence.
IntelliJ IDE Just Got Another Update
How-To Geek / 10h
IntelliJ is one of the most popular integrated development environments (IDEs) out there, with a focus on Java and Kotlin. And now, it's getting even better with the addition of a few new changes that will make the experience better.
Finally! Asus' 6K rival to Pro Display XDR will debut within weeks and will cost a fraction of its Apple rival
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Asus ProArt PA32QCV offers 6K clarity and HDR600 without the eye-watering XDR price Factory-calibrated color accuracy claims sound good on paper, but longevity remains an open question HDR10 support and 10-bit color make this panel interesting for high-contrast workflows Asus has announced the ProArt Display PA32QCV, a 6K-resolution business monitor aimed at creative professionals who require acc
Palantir Goons Reportedly Want to Remake Hollywood Into a Libertarian Dream Factory
100Gizmodo / 10h
A tech-linked production company looks to Make Cinema Great Again.
New ‘Alien: Earth’ Footage Teases the Creepy Creatures to Come
Gizmodo / 10h
New monsters, same terror await humanity when 'Alien: Earth' hits FX in August.
Everything new on Netflix in August 2025: stream 49 movies and 31 TV shows, including Wednesday season 2 and more
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Netflix never fails to let us down with its monthly additions of new movies and shows, and it's August schedule is no different. But there's one new show in particular that makes this month a rather exciting one. After it shot to the top of the Netflix charts in 2022, comedy drama series Wednesday returns after a long three-year wait for a second season, with part one arriving August 6 and part t
This nifty iPhone case gives your old model a USB-C upgrade to free you from dongle headaches
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
A new iPhone case gives older Lightning models a USB-C port It supports fast charging ,and there are versions for most older iPhones The iPh0n3 case is available now and costs around $55 / £40 / AU£85 If you have an older iPhone that frustrates you with its dated Lightning port, an engineer has just come up with a nifty solution – a phone case that gives it a USB port instead. The Swiss engineer
‘Come At Me, Bro!’ Passengers Cheer As Southwest Boots And Bans Famous Jiu-Jitsu Fighter
20View from the Wing / 10h
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Aaron “Tex” Johnson was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight after getting into a confrontation with another passenger and with crew. Continue reading ...
It's Not Just Nostalgia, Here's Why Nintendo's Retro Games Hit Differently
How-To Geek / 10h
Super Mario Bros. was the first video game I played. It was the winter of 1995, and I was at my kindergarten buddy’s birthday party. I got hooked the moment I took the controller. I’ve replayed it countless times since, as well as many other Nintendo classics, many of which have a special place in my heart.
SpaceX Has the Nerve to Be Mad About a Competitor’s Massive Satellites Littering Earth Orbit
67Gizmodo / 10h
Well, isn't this rich.
The FDAs new drug-approving AI chatbot is not helping
Mashable / 10h
The Food and Drug Administration's new AI tool — touted by Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as a revolutionary solution for shortening drug approvals — is initially causing more hallucinations than solutions. Known as Elsa, the AI chatbot was introduced to help FDA employees with daily tasks like meeting notes and emails, while simultaneously supporting quicker
Trump Releases His All-American Action Plan for AI
80Gizmodo / 11h
The goal? beat China. What that means? Who knows.
Lightning Kills Way More Trees Than Anyone Thought, New Research Suggests
Gizmodo / 11h
A new study provides the first estimates of lightning-killed trees, a crucial figure for understanding Earth's carbon cycle.
Trump’s AI Action Plan aims to block chip exports to China but lacks key details
TechCrunch / 11h
The AI Action Plan offers a path, but not a concrete plan, for what the administration is thinking when it comes to chip export restrictions.
Whistleblower scientists outline Trump’s plan to politicize and dismantle NSF
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Nearly 150 employees of the National Science Foundation (NSF) sent an urgent letter of dissent to Congress on Tuesday, warning that the Trump administration's recent "politically motivated and legally questionable" actions threaten to dismantle the independent "world-renowned scientific agency." Most NSF employees signed the letter anonymously, with only Jesus Soriano, the president of their loca
Qi2 25W wireless charging is coming to iPhones and 'major Android smartphones'
Engadget / 11h
The newest version of the Qi2 wireless standard is coming to iPhones and some Android handsets . It has also received a snappy, new branding of Qi2 25W, denoting the wireless charging speed, which is miles better than the previous name of Qi2.2. The big hook here is right in the name. Qi2 25W provides up to 25 watts of power delivery to compatible products, which is a 66 percent increase over the
This 65-Inch Amazon Fire 4K TV Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever
How-To Geek / 11h
The Amazon Fire TV 65” Omni QLED Series 4K UHD Smart TV has just hit its lowest price ever, dropping to a shockingly low $450 at Amazon . That's a massive 38% off its regular price of $720, saving you a whopping $270. This kind of deal for this TV hasn't been seen since Prime Day, so it's great for those who missed it.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You've probably heard of the upstart tech brand Nothing by now, but if you haven't, here's a quick TLDR: The UK-based tech startup aims to make products like cellphones and headphones that incorporate innovative features and designs that are an incredible value for the mone
AT&T’s Awesome Photo Storage Service Is Shutting Down
How-To Geek / 11h
If you're one of the few who know about and take advantage of AT&T's Photo Storage feature, which is a free cloud backup option similar to Google Photos or iCloud, we have some bad news. This week, AT&T and its partner Asurion announced that the service will stop working in October.
Everything new on Disney+ in August 2025: stream 26 new TV shows and 4 new movies, including Eyes of Wakanda and more
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
At the moment, there's a lot going on over at Disney+ , who's gearing up to release a slate of new titles in August. Indeed, when it comes to its next monthly schedule, it's TV shows galore. New Marvel animated miniseries Eyes of Wakanda lands on Disney+ August 27, marking the 15th television installment in the MCU and the first series in Phase Six. As well as the new Marvel show, there are plent
New Android Phones Are About to Have Much Faster Wireless Charging Speeds
How-To Geek / 11h
Qi2 was the first major update to the ubiquitous wireless charging standard in 15 years, yet it hasn’t been the huge win everyone expected. The Wireless Power Consortium is hoping to change that with another upgrade: Qi2 25W.
Why I Buy Games on My Handheld PC Instead of My Switch 2
How-To Geek / 11h
Since adding a Nintendo Switch 2 to my existing handheld collection—with a handheld PC in the mix—it means that many games are available on both devices. Which means that I need to choose where I'm going to buy that title.
How long do Chase Ultimate Rewards points take to transfer to partner programs?
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points make an excellent foundation for an award traveler's portfolio. Like other transferable loyalty currencies , these points can be redeemed for highly valuable awards through airline and hotel transfer partners . As with any transferable points program, an essential aspect of using Chase Ultimate Rewards points is knowing how long it takes to transfer them to whichever
‘Final Fantasy’ Made Hasbro a Hell of a Lot of Gil
Gizmodo / 11h
The recent 'Magic: The Gathering' crossover set became its most successful ever, surging sales of the card game by 23%.
Former Y Combinator, a16z experts hold invite-only summit for founders
24TechCrunch / 11h
An invite-only startup event hosted by former YC and a16z staff will help founders learn to pitch press and run their own social media.
New Trend: One-Way Domestic Flights More Expensive Than Roundtrip
62One Mile at a Time / 12h
Airlines use all kinds of methods to price discriminate, to get each passenger to pay as much as possible for their ticket. That largely comes in the form of trying to determine who is a business traveler and who is a leisure traveler. For example, there were recently headlines about how airlines increasingly have different pricing for solo travelers vs. groups , which is a fairly new practice. W
Grab Lego sets for up to 40% off at Macys Black Friday in July sale
Mashable / 12h
Best Lego deals at Macy's Best Lego floral deal Lego Icons Tiny Plants and Flowers $39.99 (save $10) Best Lego Star Wars deal Lego Star Wars Acclamator-Class Spaceship $39.99 (save $10) Best Lego Friends deal Lego Friends Stargazing Camping Vehicle $23.99 (save $6) Best Lego Mario deal Lego Super Mario Kart Baby Mario vs. Baby Luigi $23.99 (save $6) Best Lego Classic deal Lego Classic Creative Di
$100 DoorDash gift cards are on sale for just $85 at Target
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO $22.50 : Through July 25, you can pick up a DoorDash gift card for $25, $50, $100, or $150 for 15% off at Target, knocking those prices down to just $21.25, $42.50, $85, or $127.50, respectively. Opens in a new window Credit: DoorDash DoorDash gift cards Take 15% off gift cards valued from $25 to $150 The best things in life may be free, but the tastiest things in life cost an arm and
Take $330 off the Anker Solix C100 portable power station at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 41%: As of July 23, you can get the Anker Solix C100 Portable Power Station for $469, down from $799, at Amazon. That's a 41% discount and $330 in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station $469 at Amazon $799 Save $330 If you've ever been caught in a power outage or just wished for a way to power your gear on a camping trip, this deal on an impress
Tech Billionaires Accused of Quietly Working to Implement "Corporate Dictatorship"
100+Futurism / 12h
In a world increasingly ruled by tech companies, some of the industry’s most powerful figures appear to be quietly drafting blueprints for the near future. There's just one catch : it may or may not be a democratic one. In an interview on "Decoder ," a podcast by The Verge , tech journalist Gil Duran outlines a disturbing theory that a growing number of Silicon Valley elites are pursuing a vision
This Retro PC Case Gives Your Gaming Rig Big Windows 95 Energy
Gizmodo / 12h
Maingear's new case even comes with an optional optical DVD drive.
Microsoft backtracks on $80 The Outer Worlds 2 pricing
Engadget / 12h
There's hope that the gaming industry won't follow Nintendo's lead with $80 pricing. (Well, at least not yet.) On Wednesday, Microsoft backtracked on the price increase for The Outer Worlds 2 . The game now costs $70, which itself was considered outrageous only a few years ago. Microsoft told Windows Central that those who already pre-ordered Obsidian's shooter at $80 can get refunds at the point
Dell will have a laptop with 256GB RAM later this year thanks to CAMM2 - Pro Max 18 Plus eschews AMD Ryzen and I can't quite understand why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Dell Pro Max 18 Plus workstation already supports up to 128GB of CAMM2 RAM 256GB configuration is expected soon for data-heavy or AI-driven work Oddly no AMD support despite clear AI and performance-focused design goals Dell is planning to offer a high-end workstation laptop with a massive 256GB memory option later this year. The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is already available to buy now and sits at th
Photos: Here Are the Piles of Used Bedding and Children’s Play Sets Left Near DOGE’s Old Offices
200+Wired / 12h
Elon Musk’s DOGE minions have largely moved out of the General Services Administration. A dystopian scene of bedding and discarded kids’ toys remains.
Real Life Flying Motobike is the Realworld Star Wars Speeder Bike
Next Big Future / 12h
The Volonaut Airbike flying motorbike is a breakthrough in personal air mobility and replicates the Star Wars Return of the Jedi Speeder Bike. Volonaut has not publicly released pricing or a launch date for the Airbike as of July 2025. They are located in Poland. Industry commentary and related eVTOL products suggest a potential price ... Read more
Tests Prove that Tesla FSD is the Safest System in China
Next Big Future / 12h
Chinese media tested ADAS and FSD in various scenarios, including highways and night driving. Tesla vision-based system significantly outperformed emerging Chinese brands like Huawei & Xiaomi, as well as traditional manufacturers. Even with LiDAR, competitors’ ADAS performance lags behind Tesla. Only 6 out of 34 other systems passed half of the tests (3 out of ... Read more
What's New on Netflix in August 2025
Lifehacker / 12h
Netflix's August lineup has a little something for everyone. Wednesday , the fantasy series starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, returns on Aug. 6 with the first half of season two, while season two of reality show Love Is Blind: UK arrives on Aug. 13. Football season kicks off with two sports docu-series: SEC Football: Any Given Saturday (Aug. 5) shows what happened behind the scenes with
ExpressVPN patches Windows bug that exposed remote desktop traffic
Engadget / 12h
ExpressVPN has released a new patch for its Windows app to close a vulnerability that can leave remote desktop traffic unprotected. If you use ExpressVPN on Windows, download version 12.101.0.45 as soon as possible, especially if you use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or any other traffic through TCP port 3389. ExpressVPN announced both the vulnerability and the fix in a blog post earlier this wee
My favorite wireless power bank is $15 off at Amazon right now
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $15.70: As of July 23, get the Anker 622 magnetic battery for $32.29, down from $47.99, and save 33%. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker 622 Magnetic Battery $32.29 at Amazon $47.99 Save $15.70 I am the queen of letting my phone die while traveling. On a recent trip to New York, after I'd arrived in the city mid-afternoon with a phone already on low battery mode, I realized enough is
Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature
TechCrunch / 12h
Mastodon is experimenting with a new way to raise money: in-app donation banners.
The DCU's most unlikely TV show is reportedly moving forward at HBO Max as Booster Gold finds its showrunner
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Booster Gold is said to be moving ahead on HBO Max The DC Universe TV show has reportedly had its pilot episode greenlit Our Flag Means Death 's showrunner is apparently on board to helm it It's been two and a half years since James Gunn announced the original line-up for Chapter One of the new-look DC Universe (DCU) – and, finally, one of its most unexpected projects appears to be moving forward
Delta Pilot Arrested for Alcohol Reportedly Cleared by Second Test—But Should Pilots Be Allowed Any Drinks Before Flight?
28View from the Wing / 12h
There are reports that the initial breathalyzer reading may have been wrong, and the pilot may have been legal to fly. Continue reading ...
FDA’s New Drug Approval AI Is Generating Fake Studies: Report
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The AI, dubbed Elsa, is supposed to be making employees better at their jobs.
Dangerous new malware exploits Windows accessibility tools to hijack banking accounts
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Banking trojan Coyote now abuses Microsoft’s UI Automation framework The framework allows it to spot when a person opens a banking site It can cross-reference the data in the browser with a hardcoded list of banking and crypto apps Coyote, a known banking trojan malware capable of attacking dozens of crypto and banking apps, has been upgraded to identify crypto exchanges and bank accounts opened
Tonal's AI-created workouts will adapt to your daily progress
Engadget / 12h
Tonal, the wall‑mounted smart gym , has introduced a new feature that the company says uses "cutting‑edge AI" to improve your workouts. The feature is called Daily Lift, and it analyzes your recent lifts and recovery, then builds a personalized workout plan that adapts to you daily. Every day, a user can pull up a customized strength-training session that is based on their most recent data with j
A year later, the Sonos Ace is finally fulfilling its potential
Engadget / 12h
2024 was an awful year for Sonos. Its long-awaited entry into a crowded headphones market was eclipsed by a bungled app launch which had a knock-on effect that impacted everything the company had planned to do for the rest of the year. Plus, those Ace headphones were missing a major feature. One year later, that TrueCinema spatial audio enhancement is finally ready . And with that update, Sonos a
Home Assistant Is Getting Better on Android
How-To Geek / 12h
Home Assistant is the best way to build your own smart home experience, and the Android app is one way to check your devices and update settings. The Home Assistant team has announced a few upcoming updates for the Android app, but those updates will also end support for some ancient devices.
American Airlines passengers can now use AAdvantage miles for inflight purchases
36The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Loyal American Airlines passengers will now be able to use their AAdvantage miles for inflight purchases on all flights, expanding the option across the carrier's entire network. The new policy, which went into effect Tuesday, will allow travelers to redeem AAdvantage miles for inflight purchases on all regional flights, American Airlines confirmed to TPG. Previously, loyal travelers could only u
8 years later, this American Airlines card is still a staple of my wallet (and elite status goals)
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
In 2017, I launched my points and miles journey when I applied for my first airline credit card, enamored with the idea that my daily spending could translate into award travel. Eight years later, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) remains a workhorse of my wallet. The same card that once made flying cheaper and more pleasant as a budget travele
Trump’s AI strategy trades guardrails for growth in race against China
TechCrunch / 12h
The Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI Action Plan Wednesday, signaling a sharp shift away from former President Biden’s cautious approach to addressing the risks of AI, and toward a focus on speed, sovereignty, national security, and competing with China.
‘Monster Island’ Feels Like a ‘Predator’ Movie Set During World War II
29Gizmodo / 12h
Two soldiers find themselves shipwrecked on a not-so-deserted island in the new Shudder release.
I Spent $10 on This iPhone App Just to Get More Out of Apple Music
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple Music on iPhone may be leaps and bounds ahead of the Mac experience, but it’s still a bit underwhelming. Apple is building on this in iOS 26 by introducing new customization features, but an app called Marvis Pro offers these (plus more) right now.
Say Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death
How-To Geek / 12h
Windows 11 is changing the infamous Blue Screen of Death to black, but also fixing it. Microsoft is rolling out a new, streamlined user interface for these restarts that's part of a bigger push to make Windows more resilient.
India expands its e-commerce crackdown with a new $200M case against Walmart’s fashion arm Myntra
TechCrunch / 12h
India's financial crime watchdog filed a complaint against Walmart-backed Myntra, alleging the company violated foreign investment rules by channeling over $191 million through a related-party
