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Book flights to Europe starting at 18,750 miles: Check out Flying Blue’s August Promo Rewards
4KThe Points Guy Articles / 1h
You have plenty of options when it comes to booking award flights , but one of the most reliable ways to get good value is through the monthly Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards offers. You can find these monthly discounts on this regularly updated page on the Flying Blue website. If you're planning a trip to or from Europe, this month's Flying Blue Promo Rewards deal is worth considering.





The Daily Show reacts to Republicans defending the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad
200+Mashable / 9h
The Daily Show took a day off from the Trump/Epstein scandal on Thursday to talk about Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans ad, which has received backlash for a slogan that some are arguing echoes language used in the eugenics era. The criticism the ad has received has prompted a backlash from right wing online commentators and the White House itself, with communications director Steven Cheung





Content funding on TechRadar
34Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
At Future Publishing we rely on advertising to keep bringing you the content you love to read. The majority of the content on TechRadar is created solely by our editorial team, but on occasion, we also work with external partners to create content we hope our readers will find interesting and useful. In some cases, advertisers support us in producing content. This content is labelled so you can s

Google Will Break Your Goo.gl Shortlinks, Just Not All of Them
How-To Geek / now
Google’s link shortener used to be an incredibly popular service, but the ability to create links was turned off in 2018. Google said all links would stop working this year, and even though the company is partially reversing course, many links across the web will still become broken.





Want to match Stray Kids Hyunjins floral phone case aesthetic? We found this K-pop fave.
Mashable / now
If there’s one thing STAY know for sure about Hyunjin from Stray Kids, it's that the K-pop star has a deep, poetic love for flowers. Whether he's painting delicate blossoms in his studio or on the road, sharing poems that echo the beauty of nature, or adorning his space with preserved petals, Hyunjin has made it clear: flowers are more than just pretty — they're a core part of how he expresses hi





Last chance: Buy the original Switch consoles before Nintendo raises prices
Mashable / now
This is your last chance to get the original lineup of Nintendo Switch consoles before the prices go up on Aug. 3. On Friday, Nintendo announced that it would be raising prices on the Nintendo Switch 1, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite, and some Switch accessories. While the Nintendo statement didn't specify how much prices would increase, a popular Nintendo fan account on X spott





El Salvador’s Crypto President Could Stay in Power for Decades After Changes to Constitution
Gizmodo / 6min
Trump's buddy in Central America may become a dictator for life.





‘A Quiet Place Part III’ Is Coming and John Krasinski Is Directing
Gizmodo / 12min
'The Office' star will return to complete the horror story starring Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy.





Whoop's Age-Estimating 'Healthspan' Feature Is Coming to These Older Devices
Lifehacker / 19min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When the Whoop 5.0 and MG launched back in May, one of the buzzy new features was Healthspan, which aims to calculate how your body is aging. It was a feature only available to Whoop members who had the new 5.0 or MG —but now it’s coming to Whoop 4.0 as well. The Whoop 4.0 is still a great tracker . Most of the value of the 5.0 is in its longer ba





You Might Have Sent Your ChatGPT Conversations to Google
Lifehacker / 19min
When you start a conversation with ChatGPT, you probably don't expect that chat to end up discoverable in a Google search—but that's exactly what was happening for some users. As TechCrunch highlights , if you filtered your search engine results by "site:https://chatgpt.com/share," you could find the transcripts for real conversations people were having with OpenAI's bot—chats you'd think remain





American Airlines Poured $8 Wines In International First Class—Now Elite Flyers Are Fleeing, Taking Billions With Them
View from the Wing / 23min
I hear all the time that food on an airplane doesn't matter. You're not up in the air long enough. You won't get a great meal like you can on the ground anyway, and "nobody decides who to fly because of the food." That isn't true - differentiated products win. Continue reading ...





Some goo.gl URLs will live to fight another day
Engadget / 24min
Google's shortened URLs are the horror movie monster of the Google Graveyard : They keep finding a way to stay alive. On Friday, the company said goo.gl links that don't show the above warning will work for the foreseeable future. In 2018, Google cut off the ability to create new shortened links . But it kept existing URLs active as a courtesy to those who relied on them. Then, a year ago, the co





If Amazon wants to kill Alexa+ stone dead, its CEO’s latest advertisement idea is probably the way to do it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 28min
Amazon's CEO teased advertisements might be coming to Alexa+ Other Alexa+ subscription tiers might be on the way, too No release date yet, but it sounds like a matter of when, not if Amazon’s Alexa+ may have only been around for a short time, and while that would usually mean it’s in the rapid user-growth stage, it sounds like Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is already planning its demise: stuffing its con





Watch how Chinese are converting thousands of Geforce RTX 5090 cards into AI accelerators and there's nothing Nvidia can do to stop it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 28min
Chinese firm turns RTX 5090 cards into two-slot AI accelerators using custom PCBs Factory automation in China converts Nvidia gaming GPUs into data center hardware Export restrictions are bypassed as RTX 5090 boards are reworked into rack-ready AI modules A video circulating on Bilibili shows how enterprising Chinese technicians are converting GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards into high-efficiency





Why I’m Done Using My Laptop as a Desktop
How-To Geek / 29min
Are you using a laptop as a desktop? That’s been my life for years, but after a recent experiment, I actually think that having a dedicated desktop is worth it—even with how great and powerful modern laptops are.





Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $200M punitive damages
TechCrunch / 36min
It's one of the first major legal decisions about driver assistance technology that has gone against Tesla.





Reddit puts its plans for paid subreddits on hold
Engadget / 41min
Reddit is reversing course on its plans to put some subreddits behind a paywall, at least for now. CEO Steve Huffman said the company is "shifting resources away" from the effort as it doubles down on search . During the company's recent earnings call, Huffman said that Reddit was "deprioritizing" its work on "user economy" initiatives in order to put more resources into turning the site into a "





Feds Launch Experiment to Have Medicare Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
Gizmodo / 41min
The federal government is expected to start a 5-year-long experiment that will provide some limited coverage of obesity medications.





Britain’s Most Tattooed Man Says Age-Verification Law Preventing Him From Watching Porn
Gizmodo / 41min
Won't someone think of the King of Ink?!





Jury Says Tesla Was Partly to Blame for Fatal Crash
NYT > Technology / 45min
Lawyers for the family of a woman struck and killed by a Tesla sedan in 2019 argued that the company’s Autopilot software should have avoided the crash.





I Like Peloton's Mindful 'Reflection Rides' More Than I Thought I Would
Lifehacker / 48min
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm not a very woo-woo or mindful type of person, but I actually do enjoy the meditation classes Peloton offers through its surprisingly versatile app . Still, I'm more of an aggressive, practical person, so I really enjoy a challenging workout, especially a cycling workout. Recently, I discovered an offering from the at-home fitness company that combine





Lossless Audio Sounds Better, but You’re Not Getting the Full Experience
How-To Geek / 57min
Lossless audio has become one of the buzziest terms in the world of music streaming. Apple Music offers it, as do Amazon Music, Tidal, Qobuz, and others. It’s positioned as a big leap in audio fidelity—a way to hear your favorite tracks the way artists and engineers intended.





80 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in August
Gizmodo / 1h
io9 co-founders Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders both have new releases coming this month.





Horrifying Video Shows Amusement Park Ride Breaking Apart Mid-Ride
Futurism / 1h
Snapped in Half Terrifying video footage going viral on social media shows an amusement park ride splitting in half and collapsing in western Saudi Arabia. The video shows the "360 Big Pendulum" ride failing dramatically, sending passengers crashing to the ground. As ABC News reports , the incident occurred in the city of Taif, roughly a 2.5-hour drive east of Jeddah. More than 20 people were inj





ChatGPT users shocked to learn their chats were in Google search results
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Faced with mounting backlash, OpenAI removed a controversial ChatGPT feature that caused some users to unintentionally allow their private—and highly personal—chats to appear in search results. Fast Company exposed the privacy issue on Wednesday, reporting that thousands of ChatGPT conversations were found in Google search results and likely only represented a sample of chats "visible to millions





Amazon is considering shoving ads into Alexa+ conversations
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Since 2023 , Amazon has been framing Alexa+ as a monumental evolution of Amazon’s voice assistant that will make it more conversational, capable, and, for Amazon, lucrative. Amazon said in a press release on Thursday that it has given early access of the generative AI voice assistant to “millions” of people. The product isn’t publicly available yet, and some advertised features are still unavaila





Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
It's a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we've featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we (almost) missed. This year, we're experimenting with a monthly collection. July's list includes the discovery of the tomb of the first Maya king of Caracol in Belize, the fluid dynamics of tac





Citing “market conditions,” Nintendo hikes prices of original Switch consoles
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Slowed tech progress , inflation, and global trade wars are doing a number on game console pricing this year, and the bad news keeps coming. Nintendo delayed preorders of the Switch 2 in the US and increased accessory prices, and Microsoft gave its Series S and X consoles across-the-board price hikes in May . Today, Nintendo is back for more, increasing prices on the original Switch hardware, as





Google releases Gemini 2.5 Deep Think for AI Ultra subscribers
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Google is unleashing its most powerful Gemini model today, but you probably won't be able to try it. After revealing Gemini 2.5 Deep Think at the I/O conference back in May , Google is making this AI available in the Gemini app. Deep Think is designed for the most complex queries, which means it uses more compute resources than other models. So it should come as no surprise that only those subscr





KDE Is Making Its Own Linux Distro, and You Can Try It
How-To Geek / 1h
KDE developers have announced that you can now test KDE Linux, a completely new Linux distribution currently in a "pre-alpha" phase. It's big news for KDE enthusiasts like myself, as it's meant to be a pure KDE Plasma experience free from the meddling of third-party distro developers.





Nearly half of all code generated by AI found to contain security flaws - even big LLMs affected


Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Report finds 45% of AI-generated code had security flaws Java is the worst offender, Python, C# and JavaScript also affected Rise in vibe coding could make these threats even worse Nearly half (45%) of AI-generated code contains security flaws despite appearing production-ready, new research from Veracode has found. Its study of more than 100 large language models across 80 different coding tasks





Twist on Famous Double-Slit Experiment Deals a Blow to Einstein’s Quantum Doubts
Gizmodo / 1h
A groundbreaking experiment demonstrates yet again that light exists both as a wave and a particle in the quantum world—but we can’t see both at the same time.





Tim Cook: Apple faces a $1.1 billion tariff bill this quarter
Mashable / 1h
Apple is facing high tariff costs in the current quarter, projected to reach a whopping $1.1 billion. The company's CEO Tim Cook shared the projections, based on current rates and policies, with investors during an earnings call on Thursday. The hike comes amid a continuous trade war between China and the U.S. government. SEE ALSO: India overtakes China in smartphone exports to U.S. In the quarte





Nintendo is raising prices for the Switch 1 — are tariffs to blame?
Mashable / 1h
The original Nintendo Switch will soon hold a higher price tag in the United States. On Friday, Nintendo announced that it's raising prices on its old gaming consoles and accessories as a result of "market conditions" beginning Aug. 3. The price of the new Nintendo Switch 2 will remain the same. However, the original Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite, and some Switch access





Shop all the best back-to-school deals for college students
Mashable / 1h
The best back-to-school college deals at a glance: Best school supplies deal Select school supplies at Amazon Save $10 when you spend $50 Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799.99 (save $200) Best tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (WiFi, 64GB) $209.99 (save $120) Best dorm essentials deal Select dorm essentials at Amazon Get 20% off when you spend $100 Bes





Are you eligible for the Citi Strata Elite's 80,000-point welcome bonus?
The Points Guy Articles / 1h
The summer of premium travel cards has brought a new product to the mix: the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card (see rates and fees ). Citi introduced the highly anticipated successor to the Citi Prestige® Card in July with a limited-time welcome bonus and multiple new perks at a $595 annual fee. The Citi Strata Elite's suite of benefits includes high earning rates, unique lifestyle credits and useful trave





Last chance: Book Qantas Frequent Flyer award flights before Aug. 5 price increase
68The Points Guy Articles / 1h
Australian airline Qantas will increase the award rates and carrier-imposed surcharges on many redemptions for bookings made from Aug. 5 onward, so you only have a few days left to redeem your points at the lower rates. The airline will also add additional award availability and new partner award tickets, and some redemptions will be reduced in cost. While Qantas Frequent Flyer points are surpris





At long last, European airports are dumping the 100-milliliter liquids rule
The Points Guy Articles / 1h
After nearly two decades, Europe's strict limits on liquids in carry‑on baggage are finally being lifted at airports. Two United Kingdom airports, Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), have already scrapped the previous restrictions, and other airports across the continent are expected to follow suit in short order. The relaxed guidelines are due to next-generation computed tomogr





The original Nintendo Switch is about to get more expensive in the US
Engadget / 1h
Nintendo has announced that the price of the original Nintendo Switch will change in the United States, citing “market conditions” as the reason for its decision. The new pricing will apply from August 3, and will affect the regular Switch, the Switch Lite and the Switch OLED , as well as select accessories for the console. Amiibo and the Alarmo alarm clock will also see price increases. The Swit





WIRED Roundup: ChatGPT Goes Full Demon Mode
Wired / 1h
On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, our senior business editor joins us to talk Meta, brain aging, and ChatGPT’s recent dark turn.





This Is Why You Can’t Go Live on Instagram Anymore
Lifehacker / 1h
When Instagram launched its now iconic "live" feature almost a decade ago, the concept was simple: Rather than share a "permanent" post or a story that would disappear in 24 hours, you could share an ephemeral moment to your followers in the moment and at any time. That's mostly how the feature has worked in the years since—at least, that is, until today. There's now a follower threshold before y





Lego’s Newest Collectible Minifigures Swing Into the Spider-Verse
Gizmodo / 1h
A whole line of Spider-Heroes, from cowboys to werewolves, star in Lego's newest wave of Marvel-themed minifigures.





The Luxury Crossover That’s as Fun to Drive as a Sports Car
How-To Geek / 1h
Some crossovers focus on comfort, while others chase performance, but few manage to deliver both in perfect balance. This luxury compact SUV offers a driving experience that’s as engaging as it is refined, making every trip feel like more than just a commute.





Google bets on STAN, an Indian social gaming platform
TechCrunch / 1h
Google has backed STAN, an Indian social gaming mobile platform that connects gamers with creators, communities, and publishers.





Reddit Wants to Be a Real Search Engine
How-To Geek / 2h
Reddit is planning to unify its traditional site search and "Reddit Answers" AI tool, and give it more prominent placement in the site and mobile apps. The company is hoping to become more of a first destination for information searches, instead of Google or other search engines standing in the way.





GameChat with your Switch 2 friends with the Hori Piranha Plant Camera for its lowest price
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $20: As of August 1, get the Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 for $39.99, down from its usual price of $59.99. That's a discount of 33% and its lowest price yet . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 $39.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $20 If you spend a lot of time on your Nintendo Switch 2 talking to your friends in GameChat, you migh





Get 15% off during Ninjas Back to School Sale
Mashable / 2h
Best Ninja deals Best air fryer deal Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer with 7qt MegaZone (DZ071) $157.49 (save $42.50) Best blender deal Ninja Twisti High Speed Blender Duo; Euro-Pro Bundle $101.14 (save $38.85) Best cookware deal Ninja NeverStick Essential 10-Piece Cookware Set (C19000) $229.49 (save $40.50) Believe it or not, back-to-school season is in full swing. Retailers are using this as a





Why Reddit, Meta, and Apple revenue is soaring amid tariff threats and economic headwinds
Mashable / 2h
If you're wondering why tech companies like Meta, Reddit, and Apple reported strong earnings this week despite President Donald Trump's tariffs, well, the tariffs may be the answer. No, the tariffs didn't help these companies, but they did lower expectations. The lower the bar, the easier it is to clear. Yahoo Finance noted that second-quarter earnings were largely trending positive and that "ana





IRS free file is gone according to agency leader
Mashable / 2h
The IRS's free Direct File program — a new initiative that allowed taxpayers to complete their taxes using free, guided tax software approved by the federal agency — is no more, following a push by the Trump administration to axe the service as part of his One Big Beautiful Bill. The move, which was speculated to happen following the bill's passing, was seemingly confirmed earlier this week, afte





Nintendo raising original Switch console prices due to ‘market conditions’
TechCrunch / 2h
Nintendo wouldn't say what the "market conditions" were but likely reference President Trump's tariffs, which are increasing costs for U.S. consumers.





Frustrated Federal Air Marshals Working ICE Deportation Flights
32One Mile at a Time / 2h
Under the Trump administration, we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of deportation flights being operated. I’ve written before about the logistics of these , as they’re largely operated by private airlines . They’re quite unpleasant for flight attendants, as the reality of working these flights is different than what they signed up for when they pursued this career. There’s another in





Tesla Diner Patio Covering Collapses, Smashes Mother on Head and Barely Misses Baby
Futurism / 2h
It appears that Tesla's new Los Angeles diner is about as sturdily built as a Cybertruck — which is to say, not at all. As TMZ reports , a pair of young parents are mighty perturbed after a large, pole-bound outdoor patio covering on the Hollywood diner's roof came loose and struck the mother in the head, missing their baby's head by inches. In an interview with the website, George, the husband a





Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Loading a Washing Machine Pretty Well
Futurism / 2h
Dirty Laundry Humanoid robots remain far-fetched — but certain demos are starting to suggest a plausible future in which they could actually become common fixtures in regular households. In an impressive new demo, humanoid robot company Figure founder Brett Adcock showed off the company's F.02 robot effortlessly loading dirty laundry from a basket into a washing machine. Adcock can be seen adding





T-Mobile Now Officially Owns UScellular
How-To Geek / 2h
The ink is dry, the papers are signed, and T-Mobile is officially the proud owner of UScellular. The acquisition that started over a year ago is now complete. Over four million new customers are coming to the Magenta side, and if you're one of them, you might be wondering what that means for you.





Itch.io Is Restoring NSFW Games—as Long as They’re Free
Wired / 2h
Facing pressure from payment processors, the indie game platform delisted many adult titles this week. Itch.io began offering free NSFW content again on Thursday as it looks for new payment options.





Forcing LLMs to be evil during training can make them nicer in the long run
47MIT Technology Review / 2h
A new study from Anthropic suggests that traits such as sycophancy or evilness are associated with specific patterns of activity in large language models—and turning on those patterns during training can, paradoxically, prevent the model from adopting the related traits. Large language models have recently acquired a reputation for behaving badly. In April, ChatGPT suddenly became an aggressive y





Apple's USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is $20 off right now
Engadget / 2h
Apple's first-party USB-C Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is on sale for $179 right now via Amazon. That's a discount of $20, as the typical price is $199. This deal applies to both the white and black versions of this accessory. This keyboard has been specifically designed by the company to work with Apple Silicon computers. As previously mentioned, it includes a Touch ID sensor, for authentication





The 8 best ways to redeem 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
The American Airlines AAdvantage program remains one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. It can offer great award redemptions on American Airlines flights and its impressive list of Oneworld alliance partners. You can earn AAdvantage miles from cobranded American credit cards issued by Citi and Barclays. While AAdvantage miles were previously difficult to earn from credit cards that ea





How My Homelab Became the Most Useful Thing in My Home
How-To Geek / 2h
Are you on the fence with whether you should run a homelab? Well, what started as a small journey has now become the cornerstone of my house. I’m not kidding when I say that my homelab is the most useful and functional part of my home.





10 Years to Build 744 B-52s But 15 Year for 76 B-52s to Get New Engines
Next Big Future / 2h
It took 10 years to build 744 B-52s from 1952-1962 but now it will take 15 years from contract being awarded to give 76 remaining B-52 engine upgrades. The Rolls-Royce F130 engine upgrade for the B-52 Stratofortress is replacing about 600 aging Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines with more efficient, reliable F130 engines. This will ... Read more





Allianz Life cyberattack gets worse as company confirms Social Security numbers stolen
7 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Allianz Life recently confirmed cyberattack Criminals stole data on around 1.4 million customers Among the stolen data are names, addresses, and SSNs The information stolen in the recent cyberattack on insurance giant Allianz Life included people’s full names, postal addresses, dates of birth and, particularly worryingly - Social Security numbers (SSN), the company has confirmed. Allianz Life has





Foundation season 3 is shedding new light on one of its most complex characters – and their actor suggests things might not end well for her: 'She's spiraling inwards'
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Foundation season 3 is digging deeper into Demerzel's backstory and current motivations The actor portraying her has discussed on the sudden existential crisis she's suffering from Demerzel has started unloading her thoughts, feelings, and history to a close confidante Foundation actor Laura Birn has lifted the lid on the inner turmoil that's gripped Demerzel so far this season. Speaking to TechR





Microsoft has all but given up on Windows 11 SE – and it looks like the war against Chromebooks has been lost
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Microsoft has said Windows 11 SE will run out of support in October 2026 This brings an end to this alternative spin on Windows 11 However, Surface Laptop SE owners were previously promised a longer timeframe of support for their devices Microsoft has announced that it's dropping support for Windows 11 SE in just over a year's time, leaving buyers of low-cost laptops running this spin on its OS i





More details emerge on how Windsurf’s VCs and founders got paid from the Google deal
22TechCrunch / 2h
VCs and founders took much of the $2.4 billion, but money was left for a payout to all employees, sources say.





You Should Get All Those Switch 2 Accessories Now Before They Get Even More Expensive
Gizmodo / 2h
The original Switch is also getting more expensive due to “market conditions.”





The Original ‘Star Wars’ Will Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary in Theaters
77Gizmodo / 2h
George Lucas' iconic 1977 film will return to theaters April 30, 2027, weeks ahead of 'Star Wars: Starfighter.'





United Airlines Pilot Taunts Flight Attendants After They Reject Pay Raise: ‘Love It, Now They Get Nothing!’
42View from the Wing / 3h
I wouldn't order a coffee on my next flight if I were this pilot - or ask for a flight attendant's help blocking off the lavatory. Continue reading ...





How You Can Score the NFL Sunday Ticket Free From Verizon
How-To Geek / 3h
Like last year, Verizon will give you the NFL Sunday Ticket for free, making it easy to watch endless NFL football this season. But as usual, there are strings attached. If you want to buy a new smartphone or switch to Verizon Wireless, you'll be eligible for this deal and can save $480.





Trump Revives the Presidential Fitness Test to Torment a New Generation of Kids
38Gizmodo / 3h
The original iteration of the test was implemented by President Dwight Eisenhower.





Snag over $100 off this TCL 4K TV at Amazon
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $102: As of August 1, get the TCL QM6K Mini LED 4K TV for $497.99, down from its usual price of $599.99. That's a discount of 17%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon TCL QM6K Mini LED 4K TV $497.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $102 Fall will be here before you know it, and that means new shows, plenty of ball games to watch, and cooler weather that you'll probably want to be inside for. Why not





Mamoru Hosoda’s New Movie Looks Like a Fantastical Revenge Epic
Gizmodo / 3h
'Scarlet', made in collaboration with Sony Pictures and Studio Chizu, hits theaters this December.





Get Ready for a Nintendo Switch Price Hike
How-To Geek / 3h
Nintendo has officially announced price increases for its original Nintendo Switch family of systems and various related products in the United States, effective August 3, 2025. While Nintendo has not yet specified the exact new prices, we were able to get a sneak peek thanks to a quick price change at Target.





I Stopped Buying a New iPhone Every Year, Here's What I Do Instead
How-To Geek / 3h
I love my iPhone, but I’ve come to find that upgrading annually is something I can avoid while still getting a stellar experience. Instead of purchasing a new device with each release, the true sweet spot is waiting two years to upgrade.





Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Forgotten AI Summit
40Wired / 3h
Long before ChatGPT, a group of AI luminaries gathered on an island to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Their funder ultimately cast a shadow on all who attended.





Scientists Alarmed as Whales Suddenly Going Silent
Futurism / 3h
Researchers are alarmed after noticing a significant drop in the number of vocalizations from blue whales. As National Geographic reports , scientists used specialized underwater hydrophones, meaning the aquatic version of microphones, to record and trace the sounds of marine life, allowing them to analyze the impact human activity is having on various species. However, as detailed in a study pub





Itch.io starts reindexing free NSFW content
Engadget / 3h
Digital storefront Itch.io is reindexing its free adult games, and is talking to its partnered payment processors about plans to gradually reintroduce paid NSFW content. In a new Developer Update , the company said the decision will ensure it can "confidently support the widest range of creators in the long term." Itch.io has instructed developers and creators who want their games back on the sto





Wild Video Captures Alien-Like Creatures Thriving in the Deepest Ocean Ecosystem
Gizmodo / 3h
Researchers have discovered a highly specialized community of sea creatures living 6 miles beneath the ocean surface—deeper than any found before.





Chappell Roan sings about unrequited love and public transport in The Subway video
Mashable / 3h
The internet's favorite popstar, Chappell Roan , is back with a new song and video, "The Subway." First performed in June at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City in June, it's an ode to the city — and love, a theme Roan is very familiar with. The video begins with Roan in The Addams Family Cousin It drag, pining over a similar head-to-toe hair creature in green. The figure runs away





Microsoft Needs to Make Affordable 5G Surface Laptops a Reality
Gizmodo / 3h
People other than rich execs need quality cellular connectivity built into laptops too.





Google’s Advanced AI Model Is Now Available to Try—for $250 a Month
22Gizmodo / 3h
Gemini 2.5 Deep Think uses multiple agents paths to crack complex problems





New DoubleTrouble banking trojan spreads via Discord - so be on your guard
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
DoubleTrouble malware is now hosted on Discord The malware still poses as a European bank, so users beware It comes with screen recording, “advanced” keylogging, and new UI overlay capabilities Infamous Android banking trojan DoubleTrouble is now being distributed through Discord-hosted APKs, researchers have said, warning users of a “disturbing trend” towards social media platforms being used as





Google rolls out its most powerful Gemini model yet
26Engadget / 3h
Google AI Ultra subscribers now have access to Deep Think, Google’s most advanced reasoning model yet for Gemini 2.5. The new model was first unveiled at Google I/O , and after feedback from "early trusted testers," is now being rolled out to a wider audience. For now, access is limited to the highest-tier AI subscription Google offers, which will run you a cool $250 per month. The public version





Backpage survivors will receive $200M to cover medical, health bills
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The US just launched its biggest effort yet to compensate victims of human trafficking, setting up a process to dole out $200 million from seizures related to shutting down the notorious online escorts ad service Backpage.com . In an announcement on Thursday, the Department of Justice confirmed that "this marks the largest remission process to date to compensate victims of human trafficking." Act





Lotus still knows how to make a driver’s car: The 2025 Emira V6, driven
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The mid-engine sports car is an increasingly rare breed, but Lotus still carries the torch with its Emira, which is available with a choice of supercharged V6 or turbocharged inline-four cylinder engines. Between its steering, compact dimensions, standard manual transmission, and low mass, it’s a breath of fresh air, and it's ready to capture the hearts of enthusiasts. Pricing starts at $102,250





After just five years, Microsoft will end support for low-cost Windows 11 SE
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Microsoft says it plans to stop providing updates for Windows 11 SE, the special Windows 11 variant intended to compete with Google's ChromeOS in schools. The change was announced quietly via this Microsoft support document (spotted by the German-language site Dr. Windows ), which says that Windows 11 SE will not be getting a version of this year's Windows 11 25H2 update. Security updates for Win





The military’s squad of satellite trackers is now routinely going on alert
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
This is Part 2 of our interview with Col. Raj Agrawal , the former commander of the Space Force's Space Mission Delta 2. If it seems like there's a satellite launch almost every day, the numbers will back you up. The US Space Force's Mission Delta 2 is a unit that reports to Space Operations Command, with the job of sorting out the nearly 50,000 trackable objects humans have launched into orbit.





Vast majority of new US power plants generate solar or wind power
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
The United States added 22,332 megawatts of power plant capacity in the first half of this year, and the vast majority of it was utility-scale solar, batteries, and onshore wind. Natural gas was next, and there was zero new coal or nuclear, according to the Energy Information Administration. Through 2030, the US energy landscape looks a lot like these last six months in terms of the mix of new po





American Airlines’ Overnight Hotel Offer: Intentionally Terrible?
20One Mile at a Time / 3h
I don’t want to come across as a conspiracy theorist, but I have a theory about the hotels that American Airlines offers its passengers when they misconnect… I’m curious if anyone has a different take. American’s awful hotel selection after misconnect There are situations where airlines are on the hook for paying for your hotel, in the event that you have a missed connection that leads to a force





Best-Ever Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card 185K Bonus Points Offer
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Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is the most premium credit card in Marriott’s co-brand card portfolio. The card has great ongoing perks that can more than justify the annual fee, and it’s a card that I’ve had for years. If you’re interested in this card, now is a great time to apply, as we’ve just seen





Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M+ to build AI agents across verticals
26TechCrunch / 3h
Fundamental Research Labs is releasing multiple AI products related to gaming and productivity.





Expanded Southwest benefits and a great welcome offer: Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards
The Points Guy Articles / 3h
Southwest Airlines is in the midst of a massive overhaul of its current operations, including adding bag fees , updating its boarding process and adding seat assignments . Southwest's three personal credit cards were also recently refreshed . At first glance, you may not think there are many differences among the cards, especially since they all share the same welcome offer, but the Southwest Rap





I didn’t expect to love World of Hyatt, but here’s why I do
The Points Guy Articles / 3h
Not so long ago, I dismissed much of the hype from other travelers about the World of Hyatt program. Surely the program wasn't as valuable as they said. But I earned Hyatt Globalist status in 2021, primarily because the program's promotions and decreased requirements that year allowed me to do so by staying with Hyatt just 10 nights. And honestly, I haven't looked back. Now, my voice has joined t





Gemini Will Overshadow the Best Upgrades to Google’s New Pixel Buds and Pixel Watch
Gizmodo / 3h
Google's AI assistant will get the spotlight, but that doesn't mean the new wireless earbuds and smartwatch won't have hardware improvements.





The Original Nintendo Switch Is About to Get More Expensive
Lifehacker / 3h
It's been a little over two months since the Nintendo Switch 2 came out, and Nintendo is already raising prices ... on the original Nintendo Switch. In a short and not-so-sweet blog posted to the company's website today, Nintendo said that it will adjust U.S. pricing for all models of the Switch 1 starting on Aug. 3. That gives you just two days to get the console at its current price, which is $





The Pacific Dodged a Monster Tsunami After One of the Biggest Quakes Ever. Here’s Why
24Gizmodo / 4h
An 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula shook the Pacific, but its tsunami fizzled. A geologist explains why.





Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users’ data
TechCrunch / 4h
The internet-connected sex toy maker said it fixed the vulnerabilities that exposed users' private email addresses and accounts to takeovers, but said it was also planning to take legal action following the disclosure.





Microsoft Is Giving up on Windows 11 SE
How-To Geek / 4h
Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 11 SE, its Chrome OS competitor, in October 2026. It has only been five years since the operating system was launched on low-cost laptops, specifically designed to compete with Google Chromebooks in the education market.





3 Netflix Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend (August 1 - 3)
How-To Geek / 4h
You could argue I spend too much time watching television, but the benefit is that I know what's worth recommending and what you shouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole. To that point, I'm back with three more Netflix shows that you should binge this weekend.





Snag a pair of Bose QuietComfort headphones for their record-low price at Amazon
Mashable / 4h
SAVE 34%: As of August 1, you can get a pair of Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth headphones with ANC for just $229, down from $349, at Amazon. That's a 34% discount and $120 in savings. This is the best deal we've tracked on this pair since the spring, making it a great time to buy. Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones $229 at Amazon $349 Save $120 Finding a good pair of headphones t





Bring home a pair of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for $30 off
Mashable / 4h
SAVE $30: As of August 1, get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for $149 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $179. That's a discount of 17%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $149 at Amazon $179 Save $30 A great pair of headphones is a must when it comes to the summer months. Having a reliable pair of earbuds is necessary for getting through the hotter days as you h





Deep Think is available in the Google Gemini App. How to try it.
Mashable / 4h
Google is rolling out Gemini 2.5 Deep Think in the Gemini app, bringing its AI reasoning model to Google AI Ultra subscribers. Subscribers to the AI subscription, which costs $250 per month , will be granted access to Deep Think starting Friday, August 1. Deep Think was first revealed at Google I/O 2025 , where the tech giant introduced the model designed for complex math and coding. The AI reaso





The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 drops to $40
Engadget / 4h
The HORI Piranha Plant camera for the Nintendo Switch 2 is on sale for just $40 , which is a discount of $20 and a record-low price. This is a great deal for those who own a Switch 2 and want to take advantage of the camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim . This was designed specifically for Nintendo's new console, so it's a plug-and-play affai





3 Body Problem Season 2 is now in production, but has Netflix already repeated the same mistake as Stranger Things season 5?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Over a year after season 1 aired, Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem season 2 is now in production. A number of new faces, including The Boys’ Claudia Doumit and Ellie De Lange, are joining season 2 as series regulars, with Alfie Allen, David Yip and Jordan Sunshine appearing in recurring roles. John Bradley, Benedict Wong, Liam Cunningham and Jonathan Pryce led the cast the first time around,





These Marshall Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price Ever 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. The Marshall Major V headphones are now $99.99, down from $159.99, which is the lowest price they’ve hit according to price trackers . That makes this a better time than usual to pick them up, especially if you’ve had your eye on Marshall’s signature retro design but didn’t





OpenAI Raises Another Funding Deal, From Dragoneer, Blackstone and More
NYT > Technology / 4h
The venture capital round values the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion, and underscores the fierceness of the A.I. money race.





Truecaller’s call-recording feature won’t work on iPhones from September 30
TechCrunch / 4h
The app's call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud to keep the recordings accessible.





Hackers says they attacked Mailchimp and stole user data - and the community laughed it off
5 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Ransomware operators Everest adds Mailchimp to their data leak site They claimed to have stolen 767 MB of sensitive data The community mocked the size of the archive Russian ransomware gang Everest says it recently broke into email marketing giant Mailchimp, left samples on its dark web site, and gave the company a few days to step up and pay, or face the consequences. But instead of causing a st





How to Make a Bootable Linux USB Drive on PC or Mac
How-To Geek / 4h
Want to try or install a Linux distribution (distro) on your computer? Making a bootable flash drive with an image of the distro is the simplest route these days. I've done it dozens of times, and it's easy if you know what software to use.





The Cybertruck Is Aging Like Fast Fashion on Temu
Futurism / 4h
When Tesla first unveiled the stainless steel Cybertruck, it was pitched as an indestructible futurist icon. Only a few short years later, many proud Cybertruck owners have discovered that their ultra-expensive rolling tanks are aging like room-temperature milk. One of the most consistent complaints involves seat wrinkles and indentations. On the Cybertruck Owners Club forum , a relatively new dr





Nothing Phone 3 review: Not quite a flagship
28Engadget / 4h
Nothing did things differently with its third generation of phones. First came the midrange Nothing Phone 3a ( and 3a Pro ), which combined stylish hardware with a competitive price. Now, the company has launched the Nothing Phone 3 , which it's calling its first " true flagship ." At $799, it's Nothing's most expensive phone yet, featuring a bigger screen, four 50-megapixel cameras and a major r





TikTok launches ‘TikTok Pro’ in Europe with built-in charity program
TechCrunch / 4h
The app features TikTok's new "Sunshine Programme," which allows users to support charitable organizations.





Term sheets, traction, and truth bombs: inside the Series A mindset at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 4h
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’re getting real about what it takes to land a Series A in today’s market — no smoke, no mirrors, just the unfiltered perspective from the people signing the checks. Series A has changed — here’s how to win in 2026 […]





I am a retailing expert, and this little device is costing retailers worldwide billions in lost sales
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Let’s be honest: there are few things more frustrating than standing in a queue – whether you’re a customer or a business owner watching sales slip away. Those long lines are bad for morale, and they’re really bad for business . But a new technology – SoftPOS – is transforming the way retailers tackle this challenge. SoftPOS, or software point of sale, turns any standard smartphone or tablet into





Verizon Is Increasing Hidden Fees and Taking Away Freebies
How-To Geek / 4h
We have a double dose of bad news for Verizon Wireless customers. The carrier is quietly increasing fees and removing bundled freebies on select plans. Customers have started receiving alerts about higher new device activation fees and a few other changes you probably won't love.





Spider-Man: Brand New Day video teases the new suit that Tom Holland's webslinger will wear in the Marvel movie – but it's not the big reveal I was expecting
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
The first teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been released It celebrates the first day of filming on the Marvel-Sony superhero movie Tom Holland's new superhero suit is teased rather than being fully revealed Marvel and Sony have released the first official teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day – but, calm down, everyone, it's not as great as it sounds. With filming on Spider-Man: Brand New





Alex Jones Claims Trump Officials Have Asked Him to Stop Talking About Jeffrey Epstein
300+Gizmodo / 4h
The InfoWars host says he's been asked "what do you want?"





American Airlines, Air Canada expand flights-on-buses options with Landline
The Points Guy Articles / 4h
Flights-on-buses company Landline is growing this fall with expanded agreements with both American Airlines and Air Canada. The Colorado-based company's expansion begins in September with a third route for Air Canada from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) in Ontario on Sept. 23. Then, in October, Landline will add two new routes for American, its largest partne





Rippling Travel: Spend less time and money on business travel
70The Points Guy Articles / 4h
Business travel gets expensive. When employees purchase flights, meals or other travel expenses, they don't always check to see if every purchase is within the company travel policy. Shocking reimbursement requests, limited visibility into travel spend and questionable travel fares wreak havoc on the bottom line. That's where Rippling Spend comes in. In addition to its expense management, corpora





OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
38TechCrunch / 4h
The oversubscribed round came months ahead of schedule, and is part of OpenAI's strategy to raise $40 billion.





Everyone wants to reach artificial general intelligence but why?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
During an Executive Briefing session for the board members of a luxury brand last year, one question kept popping up – when will we reach singularity? I designed Executive Briefing sessions to inspire and educate senior executives and board members on the latest disruptive trends and how exponential technologies create opportunities for business and revenue generation. So, it was not a surprise w





You Can Use Your Mac's Trackpad As a Scale (but You Probably Shouldn't)
Lifehacker / 4h
I am aware that the phrase "life hack" can sometimes be shorthand for "useless tip." The jokes are decades old at this point, something I try to be aware of when I write an article. So let me be clear: I do not think you should use your MacBook as a scale. You can , though. Ontario-based developer Kris Shah made an app that turns any Mac trackpad into a scale. This isn't a good idea in the kitche





JSX Just Unlocked Access To NYC’s Forbidden Private Jet Airport—Here’s The Secret To Booking A Seat
View from the Wing / 4h
Teterboro, 12 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan, is the primary private jet airport in the region. It has two runways, with runway 1/19 7,000 feet. There are around 200 takeoffs per day, making it the busiest airport for purely private operations in the U.S. About 55% of airport traffic is private jets, with the rest light jets, turboprops, and helicopters. Continue reading ...





Instagram now requires users to have at least 1,000 followers to go live
44TechCrunch / 4h
Until now, Instagram allowed anyone to go live, regardless of their follower count or whether their account was public or private.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 2 (game #783)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, August 1 (game #782) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever w





Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, August 2 (game #1286)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Friday, August 1 (game #1285) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going





NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 2 (game #517)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, August 1 (game #516) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,





America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Chevrolet has teased the next generation of its popular Bolt EV model The vehicle isn’t expected to arrive until 2027 Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are struggling with sales Chevrolet has taken to social media to release a number of teaser images that give some hints of what the North American public can expect of its redesigned Bolt. The much-loved Bolt was among the first mass-produced e





Chrome stretches its lead over the floundering Edge - and I'm not convinced Microsoft's big Copilot AI promises will save the browser
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Microsoft Edge has dropped a chunk of users in the past month This is according to Statcounter's figures, which show Chrome making some major gains at the top Microsoft may hope that Copilot in Edge will help turn things around, but there are other factors at work Chrome has cemented its dominance in the web browser world in the past month to the detriment of Microsoft Edge, which has slipped bac





7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 1)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
It's time to settle down and enjoy one or more of the new movies and TV shows that have landed on the best streaming services over the past few days. All but one of the world's leading streamers have got something to offer this weekend – step it up, Paramount+ – so, regardless of which platform(s) you're signed up, you're well and truly spoiled when it comes to new content to watch at home. Warm





The new face of defense tech — Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries — takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 5h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to host Ethan Thornton.





Thanks to Kodee your WordPress pains are over over!
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Makes changes to your website using natural language SEO optimize your site Woo-commerce ready I like WordPress. I do! What's not to like? It's free, it's used by basically everyone so there's so much help available, and it's supported by all the best web hosting providers. There is just one thing about it that I, and others, find incredibly frustrating. The page builder. Now, thanks to Hostinger





Watch K-pop idols and pop legends team up in KPOPPED song battle series trailer
Mashable / 5h
What happens when K-pop idols and global music legends join forces to reimagine iconic hits? Chaos, chemistry, and straight-up bangers. Apple TV+ just released the trailer for the eight-episode series, premiering August 29, which pairs some of the biggest names in Western pop with top K-pop groups for bold, cross-genre performances. Hosted by actor-comedian Soojeong Son ( Search Party , Servant )





Steven Knight promises the next James Bond movie will be ‘the same but different’ – here’s what that might mean
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Amazon MGM Studios have announced who will pen the next Bond movie, and it’s a hugely exciting proposition. With Denis Villeneuve already set to take the director’s chair , it’s been confirmed that the script will be written by Steven Knight, the man behind Peaky Blinders , A Thousand Blows , This Town and more. A Knight-penned Bond adventure is massively exciting, although it's worth remembering





Here’s Your First Incredibly Tiny Glimpse at the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Suit
Gizmodo / 5h
What is old is new again, and what is certainly dead is a Spider-Man suit that lasts for more than one movie.





11 Questions to Ask the Neighbors Before You Buy a New House
Lifehacker / 5h
Moving into a new home can be scary. No matter the reason for leaving your current spot—whether it’s rising rent, quality of life issues, or something more positive like a new job opportunity—your old home was comfortable and familiar. You knew what the problems were and what to expect each day. A new house is a blank slate. And so is the neighborhood you’re moving into. It might be a charming, f





This Detroit startup is turning to utilities to make home efficiency upgrades cheaper
22TechCrunch / 5h
Investors have bought into Pearl Edison's idea and recently poured $3 .3 million into the startup.





New Netflix movie My Oxford Year is the perfect binge for The Summer I Turned Pretty fans who can’t wait for next week’s episode
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Kicking off everything new on Netflix in August 2025 is My Oxford Year , which, luckily for us, is already available to stream. Based on the book of the same name by Julia Whelan, the new movie tells the story of Anna (Sofia Carson), an American student who travels to Oxford, England to fulfill her dreams. While there, she meets a local called Jamie (Corey Mylchreest) and a picture-perfect romanc





Google's new cheap Pixel Buds may have leaked before their expected launch with the next Pixel phones later this month
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
New Pixel Buds 2a leak shows what appears to be an updated design No spec details as yet, but three colors have been revealed Expect an official launch on August 20 We've been getting l ots of leaks and rumors in the run up to the official unveiling of the Google Pixel 10 series , which is happening on Wednesday, August 20 . And the latest one appears to spill key details of the latest cheap Pixe





James Gunn Keeps Teasing His Next Superman Movie
24Gizmodo / 5h
Plus, get a look at Neon's creepy new mockumentary, 'Shelby Oaks'.





7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Galaxy Z Fold 7
How-To Geek / 5h
I’m not the person on our team with access to a Galaxy Z Fold 7, but I am someone who writes every word I publish from a Galaxy Z Fold 6. This is my everything device, and since the software is largely the same, I’m here to offer you tips on how to make the most of your new Galaxy Z Fold. Welcome to the family.





The First Widespread Cure for HIV Could Be in Children
100+Wired / 5h
Evidence is growing that some HIV-infected infants, if given antiretroviral drugs early in life, are able to suppress their viral loads to undetectable levels and then come off the medicine.





Vast Data in talks with Alphabet’s CapitalG, Nvidia to fund round at up to $30B valuation
20TechCrunch / 5h
The round could make the AI data storage company one of the most valuable in the world.





Authorities seize BlackSuit ransomware gang’s servers
2 TTPs•
20TechCrunch / 5h
German authorities said they have seized the servers used by the long-running ransomware gang, BlackSuit, which is blamed for cyberattacks across Europe and the U.S., including the City of Dallas.





Children’s YouTube Influencer Ms. Rachel Plans to Have a Survivor From Gaza on Her Show
100+Gizmodo / 5h
The extremely popular entertainer has received backlash for her criticism of Israeli policies.





These Six 'Misunderstandings' Can Seriously Impact Your Hospital Bill
Lifehacker / 5h
Nobody wants to go to the hospital. Finding yourself in one means you’re either sick or injured, or visiting someone who’s sick or injured. There are more than 34 million hospital admissions every year, and those admissions are expensive : The average daily cost is more than $2,800 . Considering the average hospital stay is 4.5 days—totaling nearly $13,000—it’s important that you understand every





Six Common Tactics Contractors Use to Upsell You
Lifehacker / 5h
Renovating or repairing a home can be an expensive proposition . Americans collectively spend about $600 billion on home renovations every year, and if you own a house, you know that just keeping it in good condition isn’t cheap, either. Every time you call a contractor to fix, replace, or upgrade something in your house, you know your bank account is going to take a hit. For those contractors, h





Disney Streaming Credit increasing on the Amex Blue Cash Preferred
The Points Guy Articles / 5h
If you're always streaming Disney+ or Hulu, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express just became an even better option for you. American Express announced Friday that Blue Cash Preferred's statement credit toward Disney Streaming purchases is increasing to $120 annually (up to $10 each month; enrollment is required; terms apply). This is up $36 from the card's previous $84 annual credi





Vivobarefoot's Sensus Shoes Are Like Gloves for Your Feet
21Wired / 5h
Vivobarefoot’s barely there shoes are perfect for casual wear, workouts, trail running, and walking around town.





Klarna might reschedule its IPO for September
22TechCrunch / 5h
Details are slim, though, regarding when Klarna will schedule its debut; no final decisions have been made.





VC industry has become a better career for women over the past 7 years
29TechCrunch / 5h
All Raise released a report that said 18.6% of the top roles at leading VC firms are held by women, which is double what it was in 2018.





3 Game-Changing Linux Apps to Try This Month (August 2025)
How-To Geek / 5h
I'm always on the lookout for better software to get the most out of my Linux computers. Here are a few free and open source apps I've come across recently that I think are worth giving a try, whether you spend most of your time browsing the web, using a terminal, or modifying files.





Microsoft Excel is making a major change around blocked file types - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
Microsoft Excel will now disable blocked file types from workbook links by default The files will either fail to refresh or show a #BLOCKED error Other safety updates are coming to Excel soon, so be sure to update External workbook links which point to file types blocked by Excel's Trust Center will be disabled by default starting in October 2025, as Microsoft tightens down on reducing the potent





2025 Best Credit Card Bonus Offers [August]
View from the Wing / 5h
Every month I post what I find are the best credit card offers out there. Some of last month's best credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of best credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading ...





Tesla launches Robotaxi service in Bay Area, but theres a (human) catch
Mashable / 6h
As recently promised by CEO Elon Musk , Tesla has launched its Robotaxi service in the Bay Area — but the "robo" part is a bit dodgy right now. Tesla's AI account on X posted a coverage map on Thursday, with a big chunk of San Francisco, San Jose, and everything in between being covered by the service. Musk retweeted the tweet, saying that "you can now ride-hail a Tesla in the SF Bay Area, in add





The Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle set has dropped to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE OVER $30: As of Aug. 1, the Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle set is on sale for $76.99 at Amazon. This is 30% off its list price of $109.99, allowing you to save $33. Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Marvel Spider-Man Final Battle $76.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $33 Spider-Man: Brand New Day may not be releasing until next year , but if you're searching for some Spidey in your life r





Sasheer Zamata reveals how her interest in witches fatefully led to Agatha All Along — and her hopes for a Season 2
Mashable / 6h
Sasheer Zamata has earned fans for her Saturday Night Live impersonations of Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Tyra Banks, and Beyoncé. But she's become a force all her own through stand-up specials like The First Woman and her critically heralded portrayal of midwife/witch Jennifer Kale in the musical MCU spinoff Agatha All Along , for which the actress earned the Breakthrough Performance Aw





Best-Ever Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card 155K Bonus Points Offer
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy has a suite of co-branded credit cards , issued by both American Express and Chase. While I wouldn’t consider the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card to be Marriott’s most compelling card, some may still find it to be worthwhile. If you’re interested in this card, now is a great time to apply, as we’ve j





AC or DC: Which Is Better?
Wired / 6h
Your gadgets run on direct current, but the electricity in your home is alternating current. What’s up with that?





Bike Friday All-Day Lightweight Electric Bike Review: It Comes in Purple
Wired / 6h
I ordered the world’s smallest folding Bosch ebike in purple, and now it’s the only bike I want to ride.





3 Prime Video Shows You Should Watch This Weekend (August 1 - 3)
How-To Geek / 6h
Are you taking full advantage of your Amazon Prime Video subscription? It grants access to a wealth of TV shows, some of which make for perfect weekend viewing—the types of shows that you can speedily binge and don't require a huge time commitment.





The Download: how fertility tech is changing families, and Trump’s latest tariffs
MIT Technology Review / 6h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families This week we welcomed a record-breaking baby to the world. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived over the weekend, developed from an embryo that was frozen in storage for 30 and a half years. You





JavaScript Types: What Are They and How Do You Check Them?
How-To Geek / 6h
As with almost every programming language, JavaScript treats various types of values differently. A string like “Hello world” is very different from a number like 42. But what types are available, and why do they matter?





Ransomware gangs are now expanding to physical threats in the real world
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Ransomware attacks now often includes more than just encrypting files In many cases, the attackers threaten the victims with violence They also file reports with the SEC Ransomware gangs seem to be getting desperate when it comes to getting results, as besides encrypting and leaking data on the web, they’ve also started threatening CEOs with physical violence. Cybersecurity researchers Semperis c





AirPods that connect to a turntable and offer custom sound-mixing using a touchscreen case? Apple’s thinking about it, but don’t expect it on AirPods Pro 3
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Patent describes AirPods case as a wireless audio transmitter Touchscreen with both finger and Apple Pencil input Sound-mixing and control options also included As the famous tagline put it, Apple likes to Think Different – and its most different thinking tends to pop up in patents, like this new one for the ultimate AirPods case, spotted by Patently Apple . Apple has been filing interesting AirP





Three Crucial Facts You Need to Know About an Insurer Before Buying a Policy
Lifehacker / 6h
People in the U.S. pay more than $1 trillion in insurance premiums each year. Most of us have more than one insurance policy at any given time, including health, auto, homeowners, and life insurance policies. And when the time comes to shop around for a new one, you probably do some due diligence, researching the premiums you’ll have to pay for the amount of coverage that you want. But that it of





Reddit plans to unify its search interface as it looks to become a search engine
37TechCrunch / 6h
Reddit is working on a new unified interface that will merge its legacy search and AI-powered Q&A features, as well as make its search box more prominently visible in the app.





Joby Aviation and defense contractor L3Harris to test autonomous hybrid aircraft
26TechCrunch / 6h
Joby's years of R&D with the DoD may be paying off. The company has signed an agreement with defense contractor L3Harris to develop a gas-turbine hybrid VTOL that can fly autonomously — for defense applications.





3 Hulu Shows You Should Totally Binge This Weekend (August 1 - 3)
How-To Geek / 6h
If you're looking for a little something-something on TV that you can throw on and get through in a couple of days this weekend, then you've come to the right place, because I've done much of the legwork for you—all you have to do is sit and binge.





Nintendo has sold over 6 million Switch 2s but still can't keep up with demand
35Engadget / 6h
Nintendo sold 5.82 million Switch 2s in less than four weeks and is on pace to hit its target of 15 million units by April 2026, the company said in its latest earnings report . If that pans out, the Switch 2 would easily outsell the original Switch, which took a full year to hit that same 15 million sales number — making it a rare bright spot in today's gaming world. Despite those superb sales f





Delta Passenger Uses Feet to Swipe Seatback Screen—And No, Those Screens Aren’t Cleaned Between Flights [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 6h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...





Seth Meyers gleefully reacts to footage of Trump nodding off on the job
50Mashable / 7h
Seth Meyers has been focussing on the Trump/Epstein scandal lately, but on Thursday's Late Night he also found time to draw attention to the president appearing to casually nod off at work during a White House event with Medicare administrator Dr. Oz. Meyers shows footage of the president, his eyes slowly drifting shut before snapping open again, while Dr. Oz talks next to him. "Hold on, I think





Frustrated Siri users claim the voice assistant is becoming unusable, as a relaxed Tim Cook says Apple is ‘making good progress’ on its 2026 reboot
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Apple claims it’s “making good progress” on its upcoming Siri features But many forums are overflowing with posts from frustrated Siri users Cook says Siri’s upgraded features will arrive at some point in 2026 It’s no secret that Apple’s Siri voice assistant is lagging behind its rivals, and that idea was reinforced by Apple’s inability to deliver on its Siri promises from summer 2024, with its m





Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Google released its first publicly available "multi-agent" AI system, which uses more computational resources, but produces better answers.





Rocket Report: NASA finally working on depots, Air Force tests new ICBM
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Welcome to Edition 8.05 of the Rocket Report! One of the most eye-raising things I saw this week was an online update from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center touting its work on cryogenic propellant management in orbit. Why? Because until recently, this was a forbidden research topic at the space agency, as propellant depots would obviate the need for a large rocket like the Space Launch System.





The King Is Watching condenses kingdom-building strategy to a single screen
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
As satisfying as a successful real-time strategy game campaign can be, dealing with a complex RTS map can often be overwhelming. Keeping track of multiple far-flung resource-production bases, groups of units, upgrade trees, and surprise encounters with the enemy requires a level of attention-splitting that can strain even the best multitaskers. Then there's The King Is Watching , which condenses





The Morning After: Is Zuckerberg reassessing Meta’s approach to open-source AI?
Engadget / 7h
Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg published a memo outlining his vision to build AI "superintelligence." Citing "safety concerns," he wrote that Meta would need to be "rigorous" about what it open sources and what it doesn't. The line stood out, as Zuckerberg has made open source pretty central to Meta's approach to AI. In fact, his comments differ from what he wrote almost exactly a year ago in





Stephen Colbert mocks Trumps Presidential Fitness Test revival
53Mashable / 7h
On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for school children across the U.S., a move The Late Show 's Stephen Colbert joked as meaning "now children will have to be as fit as President Trump." Bringing out a whistle during Thursday's monologue, Colbert channelled his inner gym teacher to mock Trump's order: "Alright everyone, hop on that golf car





5 Best Credit Cards For Priority Pass Lounge Access
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Airport lounge access is one of the premium credit card perks that people value most. Back in the day, there weren’t many credit cards offering lounge access, but times have changed. In this post, I’d like to take a look at the best US-issued credit cards for accessing Priority Pass lounges. What is Priority Pass? Priority Pass is the world’s largest network of independent airport lounges, with o





Confessions of a Recovering AI Porn Addict
Wired / 7h
A “gooner” tells WIRED he became hooked on the cartoonish nature of AI porn. Several addiction experts say the genre could pose a problem for people prone to compulsive sexual behavior.





Age-Gating the Internet + Cloudflare Takes On A.I. Scrapers + HatGPT
NYT > Technology / 7h
“Frankly, if they’re going to behave like hackers, then we’re going to behave like trolls right back to them,” said Matthew Prince, chief executive of Cloudflare.





AI Won’t Boost Human Productivity Yet, U.S. Federal Reserve Says
Gizmodo / 7h
The timeline for an AI productivity boom will be “inherently slow” and “fraught with risk,” according to the country’s most powerful economic institution.





Microsoft Authenticator is deleting your passwords today - here is what to do now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down today This is your last chance to save your stored passwords Microsoft is switching to a more secure alternative In case you missed the warnings, Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down today (August 1, 2025) and will delete all of your stored passwords - unless you do a few key things. Microsoft has been warning users of the impending shutdown of its aut





Samsungs Galaxy Buds2 Pro are over $100 off, but this deal wont last long
Mashable / 8h
SAVE OVER $100: As of Aug. 1, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds are on sale for $99.99 at Best Buy. This is $130 off their list price of $229.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro $99.99 at Best Buy $229.99 Save $130 If summertime travel plans have you itching to buy some new earbuds for your trips, there are thankfully some standout deals available right now. If y





Is the DJI Mini 3 drone still in stock? Heres where to find this beginner-friendly drone.
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $100: As of Aug. 1, the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is on sale at Amazon for $619. This is $100 off its list price of $719. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo $619 at Amazon $719 Save $100 If you've had your eyes on the skies and are looking for a drone to help you capture some aerial shots, Amazon's here to help. The retailer is offering a very nice discount at the mo





Now streaming: How to watch Final Destination: Bloodlines at home
Mashable / 8h
The best streaming deals to watch 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' at home: BEST NON-STREAMING OPTION Rent or buy 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' on Prime Video $5.99 or $12.99 WATCH LATER HBO Max Basic (With Ads) annual subscription $99.99/year (save $19.89) WATCH LATER HBO Max Standard annual subscription $169.99/year (save $33.89) WATCH LATER FOR FREE HBO Max Basic With Ads for Cricket customer





From Risk to Resilience: A SaaS Provider's Blueprint for Financial Services Security
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
On April 25, 2025, Patrick Opet, CISO of JPMorgan Chase, issued an open letter to technology providers, urging the industry to address growing concerns about software supply chain security. His message emphasized the increasing operational and systemic risks associated with SaaS providers, particularly in highly regulated sectors like financial services. To many across the SaaS and cyber security





The Google Pixel Watch 4 price and promo deals just leaked – and we could escape price hikes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Pixel Watch 4 pricing for the US has leaked The main models will stay at the same price We could get a price drop on the LTE models The Pixel Watch 4 is expected to be unveiled on Wednesday, August 20 at the next Made by Google event – alongside the Pixel 10 phones and the Pixel Buds 2a – and a new leak gives us some idea about how much the new wearable is going to cost. According to information





Microsoft says Russian hackers are planting fake antivirus software in embassy attacks
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Microsoft uncovers cyber espionage attacks targeting diplomats Embassies within Russia are being hit with malware The threat actors are using adversary-in-the-middle attacks Foreign embassies in Moscow are being targeted by Russian state hackers, who are using custom malware tracked as ApolloShadow, disguised as Kaspersky antivirus software , new reports have claimed. The attacks have the end goa





The entries for the 2025 Reply AI Film Festival prove that using AI doesn’t have to mean the end of creativity
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
The 10 finalists for the 20205 Reply AI Film Festival have just been announced. The festival, which launched last year, is designed specifically for films "written, enhanced or animated using AI". The ten finalists for 2025 were selected for their ability to explore the theme of this year’s awards, which was "generation of emotions", and for “demonstrating how artificial intelligence can generate





Palantir Is Extending Its Reach Even Further Into Government
100+Wired / 8h
Palantir has become one of the few winners in the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts, offering other contractors a lifeline while consolidating its own reach and power.





The new Battlefield 6 system requirements will let you know whether the open beta will run on your PC
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
The Battlefield 6 system requirements have been revealed A beefy CPU and graphics card are recommended Players should also use SSD storage for the best experience EA has revealed the system requirements for Battlefield 6 and, if you're anything like me, it might be a sign that you need to upgrade your gaming PC. Available via the official Battlefield 6 website , the game will require an Nvidia RT





The Apple Pencil Pro is down to under $100 at Walmart — save $30 on Apple’s latest stylus
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $30: Walmart has the Apple Pencil Pro on sale for $99, down from its usual $129 price tag — a $30 discount on Apple's newest, most advanced iPad stylus. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Pencil Pro $99 at Walmart $129 Save $30 This latest Apple deal at Walmart is hard to ignore if you’ve been looking to level up your iPad creativity. As of Aug. 1, Walmart has knocked $30 off the Appl





Apple AirPods Max are back under $450 for a limited time — heres where to save
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $99: Amazon is offering Apple’s AirPods Max for $449.99 (regularly $549), available in midnight, blue, orange, and starlight. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max $449.99 at Amazon $549 Save $99.01 Now might finally be the time to jumy on Apple’s luxury over-ear headphones. As of Aug. 1, Apple AirPods Max are marked down to $449.99 on Amazon, giving you a cool $100 off their





Mae Martins Netflix thriller Wayward gets a creepy teaser with Toni Collette
Mashable / 8h
We love Toni Collette in creepy mode , and we love the idea of comedian and Feel Good star Mae Martin making a rare pivot to thriller. You'll get both in Netflix 's Wayward , a new limited series created by and starring Martin with Ryan Scott. In the teaser above, you'll get glimpses of a creepy facility in the woods called Tall Pines, where "troubled teens" attend under the watch of a strangely





The Best Mouth Tape (2025)
Wired / 8h
TikTokkers and biohackers are fast to recommend mouth tape for better sleep. But it’s not a solution for everyone.





Uber’s Drive to Become the Kleenex of Robotaxis
22Wired / 8h
It doesn’t matter who makes the tech—when you call a robocar, Uber’s mission now is to make sure you use its app.





SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Review: A Big Upgrade From Budget Gaming Headsets
Gizmodo / 8h
If you're like me and have been dragging your feet on buying a more premium gaming headset, you'll appreciate the Arctis Nova 3P.





Rule the school with a legendary laptop: the speed you need with power for days
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
When it comes to laptops, "good enough" isn't good enough: you need a system that's as smart as you are, with the stamina to handle the most demanding days and your passion projects too. And that means a PC with a Snapdragon X Series® processor. Snapdragon X Series processors deliver an unrivalled balance of performance and battery life measured not in hours, but in days. It powers up all your fa





Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls gets its first big gameplay reveal, and it's wilder than I expected
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls just got its first gameplay deep dive This beginner's guide focuses on game mechanics and the tag system It seems wholly different to how tagging worked in the Marvel vs. Capcom series PlayStation Studios and Arc System Works has released the official beginner's guide for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, an upcoming fighting game scheduled to release in 2026. Uploaded vi





CMF Buds 2 Plus Review: Excellent Buds, but Slightly Better
How-To Geek / 9h
The CMF Buds 2 Plus are a vaguely more premium version of what recently became my go-to pair of in-ear earbuds. This pair is technically superior, but is the difference something you’ll notice? For most people, I’d wager no.





Hurry! Apple AirPods 4 are back under $100 on Amazon.
Mashable / 9h
SAVE 23%: Score Apple AirPods 4 for only $99 on Amazon, marked down from $129. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Airpods 4 $99 at Amazon $129 Save $30 Amazon just handed you a great reason to upgrade your earbuds. As of Aug. 1, Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $99 on Amazon, which is 23% off the regular $129 price tag. The AirPods 4 are Apple’s latest take on wireless listening, and they’r





K-pop rookies KiiiKiii tap into Gen Zs obsession with early internet aesthetics
Mashable / 9h
If you were online in the early 2000s, KiiiKiii’s aesthetic might feel eerily familiar. The rookie K-pop girl group is channeling a distinctly Y2K internet vibe for their new single, " Dancing Alone ." The first thing you see on their website is a pop-up window featuring a pixelated dolphin defining the word "anemoia," a neologism meaning "nostalgia for a time one has never known." For KiiiKiii's





New telescope captures interstellar comet speeding through space in video
Mashable / 9h
A new telescope built to to track fast-moving space objects caught a comet from beyond the solar system moving across the sky — before anyone even knew it was there. The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile recently captured rare footage of the visitor known as 3I/ATLAS — only the third interstellar object discovered. What’s more impressive: The observatory recorded the video a full 10 days





Are great app-spectations killing your morale? Heres how to change your mindset.
Mashable / 9h
It doesn't matter where you are or who you're talking to — if the conversation you're in turns to dating, it's only a matter of time before somebody says those seven little words we've all heard before: "Everyone meets on the apps these days." But saying it doesn't make it so, and the pressure that you're putting on yourself to conform to that which isn't true could be turning you off dating alto





The legendary M1 MacBook Air has gone on sale for under $600 — but not at Amazon
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $50: As of July 31, the M1 MacBook Air (8GB RAM, 256GB storage) is on sale for $599 at Walmart. This is $50 off its usual list price of $649. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air M1 $599 at Walmart $649 Save $50 Whether you're shopping for a new laptop for work, everyday use, or the upcoming school year, Walmart's offering an excellent discount on the M1 MacBook Air (8GB RAM





Review: To Live and Dine at the Tesla Diner in L.A.
Mashable / 9h
Would I want to check out the new Tesla Diner in Hollywood and write about it, my Mashable colleague asked me last week. Well, let's just say, I'm much more willing to help a fellow journalist than Elon Musk. I said yes. I initially planned to check out the establishment the first Saturday following its July 21 opening , but I'm glad I waited. Social media images of block-long crowds and raucous





Your entire household can be ad-free for $16
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: AdGuard Family Plan is your ad blocker, privacy protector, and parental filter all in one — get lifetime access for $15.97 (reg. $169.99). If you’re tired of ads slowing you down, invading your privacy, or popping up where your kids shouldn’t be clicking, it might be time to simplify your digital life with AdGuard Family Plan. For just $15.97 (reg. $169.99) using code FAMPLAN, you can get





Together review: Dave Franco and Alison Brie get grossly close in a body-horror nightmare
Mashable / 9h
Ever fear you're losing yourself in a relationship? Or maybe that you're less living together — and more stuck together? This fear of intimacy manifests into a physical horror in Together , the latest film from real-life married couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco. Among the pair's previous collaborations was The Rental , an underseen thriller co-written and directed by Franco, which followed two





Slay spreadsheets, crush presentations with this $50 MS Office bundle
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows — plus a full training bundle — for a one-time payment of just $49.99. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to stop renting Microsoft Office and actually own it, this is it. For just $49.99, you’ll get the full Microsoft Office Professional 2021 suite for Windows — plus a free training guide to help you unlock everything it can do. The suite





The best new Lego sets that just dropped: Star Wars, One Piece, and Botanicals fans will be happy
Mashable / 9h
Yes, Legos are for adults, and yes, buying Legos is a much more fun way to spend money than paying rent on the first of the month. The plastic brick brand has fans covered this Aug. 1, thanks to a huge drop of new sets. If you like Mario Kart , One Piece , Star Wars , Nike, flowers, video games, vintage cars, architecture, and/or Halloween, there's a set for you among the 25 or so that just becam





Internxt’s 20TB lifetime plan could be the last cloud storage you buy
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR : Need serious cloud storage without the monthly fees ? Internxt is offering 20TB of lifetime cloud storage for $389.97 (reg. $4,900), but only through August 3. Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $389.97 $4,900 Save $4,510.03 If you’ve ever tried to back up your entire digital life — photos, videos, work archives, old tax documents —





You can get a refurbished Apple MacBook Air for just $200 — really
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: You can pick up a high-quality, refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air (2017) for just $199.97 (reg. $999) with free shipping. It's ideal for a travel laptop or a backup. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $199.97 $999 Save $799.03 Ever wish you had a backup MacBook just lying around — you know, for travel days, coffee shop work, or





The DJI Mini 4K drone is flying off shelves — here’s where to get yours
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $249 at Amazon (Prime member discount). Not a member? You can still score this drone for under $300. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 4K Drone $249 at Amazon $299 Save $50 DJI is one of the biggest names in drones , with a strong reputation for creating incredible aerial shots. The DJI product range is the top choice of TikTokers , YouTuber





UK firms are investing heavily in new tech - but will it make any difference?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
The average UK SMB now invests 36% of its annual revenue in new tech Finances and payments are common use cases Only 1% of companies remain non-tech-users Britain's small and medium-sized businesses are investing more than a third (36%) of their annual revenue in new tools and technology, new Worldpay data has said, with most (90%) also agreeing tech investments have already significantly boosted





How decades-old frozen embryos are changing the shape of families
MIT Technology Review / 9h
This week we welcomed a record-breaking baby to the world. Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived over the weekend, developed from an embryo that was frozen in storage for 30 and a half years. You could call him the world’s oldest baby . His parents, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, were themselves only young children when that embryo was created, all the way back in 1994. Linda Archerd, who donated the embr





UK looks to stop "harmful" cloud domination by AWS, Microsoft - but the tech giants are hitting back
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
CMA says UK cloud market is uncompetitive AWS and Microsoft account for 30-40% of the UK market each The two companies disagree with the CMA's findings The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined Britain's cloud market shows too many anticompetitive traits, with Microsoft and AWS each holding around 30-40% of the UK market in 2024 and hyperscaler concentration especially high





Update your iPhone and Chrome now to fix critical vulnerability
Mashable / 9h
Apple's iOS 18.6 update, which was released earlier this week, fixed a critical vulnerability that is being exploited by hackers in the wild. Bleeping Computer reports that the bug, tracked under the name CVE-2025-6558 , allowed for attackers to target Google Chrome users by crafting malicious HTML pages, potentially allowing them to run arbitrary code on the victim's computer. The bug has been a





Bilt Rent Day Promotion August 2025: 20-100% Lifemiles Transfer Bonus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard® The Bilt Mastercard® ( review ) is a valuable no annual fee card that I applied for and hold onto . This allows you to pay your rent by credit card and earn rewards , even if your landlord doesn’t ordinarily allow no-fee credit card payments. For us homeowners, you can potentially even pay your HOA this way . There are many innovative things





Burnout, budgets and breaches – how can CISOs keep up?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Cyber-attacks continue to dominate headlines, disrupting operations and putting sensitive data at risk. In the wake of the AI boom, threats are growing more complex. The endless game between attacker and defender is intensifying, and defenders know the stakes are high. Operational, financial, and reputational damage can be severe when an attack succeeds. At the same time, security teams face a wi





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 1, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th





Tesla Ready to Scale Improved Semi Truck
Next Big Future / 10h
The second-generation (Gen 2) Tesla Semi has new batteries and design improvements like new mirrors for better sight lines and aerodynamics, plus a “drop glass” for easier cargo access. The initial 32 prototype Semis have been produced at Giga Nevada and delivered to priority customers like PepsiCo. The Gen 2 Semi is set to launch ... Read more





Cogito v2 – Inference-time search and New AI Self-improvement
Next Big Future / 10h
The largest Cogito v2 671B MoE model is amongst the strongest open models in the world. It matches/exceeds the performance of the latest DeepSeek v3 and DeepSeek R1 models both, and approaches closed frontier models like o3 and Claude 4 Opus. Deep Cogito extend their work on building superintelligence using Iterated Distillation and Amplification (IDA) ... Read more





Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards August 2025: Save 25%
3KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for August 2025, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months. There are quite a few destinations bookable with this promotion, including several in North America and the Caribbean. Let’s go over the details, as there’s potentially value to be had. What are Flying Blue Promo





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 1, 2025
Mashable / 10h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr





'No plans to repeal the Online Safety Act' – UK government responds to age verification backlash
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
The UK government says it has "no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act" despite growing concerns The laws are designed to make the internet a safer place, especially for children and vulnerable adults Mandatory age verification checks have been enforced since July 25, sparking concerns over web users' digital rights The UK government says it has no plans to repeal the Online Safety Act, as oppos





Why CIOs should think like HR leaders to onboard agentic AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Agentic AI tools are being hired into businesses faster than we can fathom. They’re already helping shape workflows, influencing decisions, and generally assisting with the day-to-day running of a business. But without the right training, oversight, and integration, they risk becoming more of a liability to a business than a competitive advantage. Unlike generative AI tools , agentic AI tools are





5 new Apple TV+ shows you should stream in August 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
There's always something exciting going on over at Apple TV+ , whether that's a new movie release like the upcoming crime-thriller Highest 2 Lowest directed by Spike Lee (it's in cinemas on August 22 and will land on Apple TV+ on September 5), or its lineup of fresh shows for August. There are five new Apple TV+ titles to look forward to, including returning shows Platonic and Invasion. However,





This turntable and speakers package is stylish and very affordable, and looks tempting for vinyl beginners
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
The Crosley C65 is a turntable and speakers for £289 / $299 Switchable amp to use as a turntable with external components Bluetooth headphones support too Crosley has unleashed a new record player package, which includes speakers right in the box so you have everything you need to get started – like a more affordable version of the Pro-Ject colorful packages I wrote about a little while back . De





Four fitness gadgets to help improve your health
Mashable / 11h
Maintaining fitness and health is a constant struggle, with a lazy morning in bed often much more alluring than a sweaty gym session. As such, anything which might help encourage you and keep you on track can make a significant difference. Here are four fitness gadgets that may help set you up for success in reaching your health goals. SEE ALSO: Withings Body Comp smart scale review: For better o






Universities risk falling behind without a clear AI strategy
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Universities are under growing pressure to modernize. Many are being challenged on the absence of AI literacy in their courses, while also trying to stay globally competitive amid falling enrolments and funding pressures. Recent QS World University Rankings saw Oxford, Cambridge and over 50 other institutions drop, following broader concerns that the UK higher education sector is losing ground on





Handwave lends a hand to retailers with its European alternative to Amazon’s palm payments
38TechCrunch / 12h
Latvian startup Handwave aims to compete with Amazon palm payments by offering an independent alternative.