South Park spoofs tech bros, Tim Cook, and Trumps takeover of D.C. police
98Mashable / 13h
Season 27 of South Park continues its run of satirizing President Donald Trump , with its third episode packing in more jokes about his relationship with Satan and his penis size. SEE ALSO: 'South Park' roasts ICE officers and Kristi Noem in savage new episode However, Trump wasn't South Park 's only target this week. The episode's main focus was on tech bros and AI , with Randy Marsh becoming ho
Buy Avianca Lifemiles With 165% Bonus (1.25 Cents Per Mile)
4KOne Mile at a Time / 14h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles (the program has offers more often than not). Note that nowadays lifemiles promotions are generally targeted, so different members may see different offers, and on top of that, some members may not
GPT‑5 Pro is brilliant, but it’s still nowhere near real AGI, says one of the professors who coined the term
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 20h
GPT‑5 Pro impresses with its complex, layered response to prompts. The crown jewel of the GPT-5 rollout this month even made OpenAI CEO Sam Altman nervous with some of its responses. But you shouldn't confuse brilliant algorithmic models with true independent thinking, according to Dr. Ben Goertzel, who helped popularize the term Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) in the early 2000s. Now the C
I am the co-founder of a managed hosting company, and here’s how you can reduce the risk of your company from being hacked
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6min
The cyber-attack on Marks & Spencer is the kind of event that makes business leaders sit up and ponder whether their own organization could be next. While its services may now be up and running, the incident has still cost the brand over £300 million in lost profits, along with potential damage to its customer relationships. The brand is not alone either, since attackers also hit the specialist f
UK businesses are replacing VPNs with proxy services because of 'tighter regulations' and expected 'restrictions'
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 28min
UK proxy use has grown as VPNs face potentially tighter rules and restrictions Specialist proxies give businesses flexibility, location accuracy, and resilience compared with VPNs British firms are adopting proxies across eCommerce, finance, and marketing Many UK firms are worrying further VPN regulation could be on the cards, after the divisive Online Safety Act led to explosive interest in the
Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 50% Off in August
Wired / 47min
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
3 Prime Video Shows You Should Watch This Weekend (August 22 - 24)
How-To Geek / 52min
You've had a busy week, so now is the time to put your feet up and enjoy some quality entertainment. There is plenty on offer if you have an Amazon Prime Video subscription, but not all of it is actually worth watching.
Your Grok chats are now appearing in Google search – here’s how to stop them
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Grok conversations shared by users have been found indexed by Google The interactions, no matter how private, became searchable by anyone online The problem arose because Grok's share button didn't add noindex tags to prevent search engine discovery If you’ve been spending time talking to Grok, your conversations might be visible with a simple Google search, as first uncovered in a report from Fo
3 Must-Watch Apple TV+ Series for Your Weekend Binge
How-To Geek / 1h
We did it, we made it through another week. Now it's time for some play, and I'm willing to bet that at some point that means kicking back with a show or two. If you're an Apple TV+ subscriber, I'll do you one better and make it three—three totally bingeable series with episodes that you can get through in a single weekend.
3 Netflix Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend (August 22 - 24)
How-To Geek / 1h
If my friends and family want a TV recommendation, they turn to me. I've seen plenty of shows and it's fair to say that not all of them are good. That's why I'm happy to share these three selections from Netflix , all of which are worth your time and the ideal length for a binge.
Two Years After Maui Burned, Researchers Reveal the Wildfire’s True Death Toll
Gizmodo / 1h
A new study offers a comprehensive look at how wildfire affected the mortality rate on Maui in August 2023.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 22
Mashable / 1h
Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 22, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The moon is almost completely dark tonight, thanks to where we are in the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. So let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 22. What is
Hurdle hints and answers for August 22, 2025
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Google's Real Time Voice Translation blew me away – now I think I want it for my wearable
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Ever since I tried out Google's Real Time Voice translation on a call between a pair of Google Pixel 10 Pro phones, I've been imagining a future where I can speak to anyone in any language in my own voice and we can instantly understand each other. I'm not alone in my amazement. When Jimmy Fallon and YouTuber Karen Polinesia demonstrated the feature live during Made By Google 2025 on August 20, 2
Peacemaker season 2 episode 1 solves a big mystery about the HBO Max show's first season – and it's all thanks to James Gunn's Superman
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Peacemaker season 2 makes a big change to its predecessor's finale Fans have long wondered how it would handle a key scene from season 1 episode 8 Everything else from last season is deemed canon in the DCU Ever since Peacemaker season 2 was first announced, one big question has plagued fans of the hit HBO Max show: what aspects of its forebear's story will be treated as canon in the nascent DC U
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 22, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 22, 2025
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 22, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Everything leaving Netflix in September 2025: don't miss streaming these 41 movies and 6 series
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Netflix crushed my heart last month when it removed some of my favorite titles, and it's about to do it again with plans to remove more movies in September than it did in August. There are 41 movies lined up to get the chop next month, but luckily, the best streaming service is giving you time to watch them over the next few weeks. The first set of movies that will disappear is the Airport film s
Deeply divided Supreme Court lets NIH grant terminations continue
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Shortly after the Trump Administration took office, it started cancelling grants for things it had disagreements with: funding for pandemic preparation, efforts to diversify the scientific workforce, those that targeted minority health issues, and more. These terminations were challenged in court, and a consolidated case was heard in the District of Massachusetts, pitting the government against i
Air Canada Commits To Covering Out-Of-Pocket Strike Expenses
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Air Canada has had a really rough week. Air Canada flight attendants went on strike as of Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of a pay dispute (or more accurately, they were locked out, after issuing a strike warning). That ended up lasting for nearly four days. The government tried to force flight attendants to return to work , but they initially refused, before ultimately agreeing to mediation .
Netflix’s ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ Brings Sam Fisher Out of Retirement
Gizmodo / 5h
Ubisoft and Netflix try breathing new life into 'Splinter Cell' with their upcoming anime series, 'Deathwatch.'
OpenAI lawyers question Meta’s role in Elon Musk’s $97B takeover bid
TechCrunch / 5h
OpenAI says that Elon Musk met with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to discuss a $97 billion takeover bid of the ChatGPT-maker.
An apparently "limited" data breach at an Aussie telco giant turned out to have leaked 280,000 customer details
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
TPG Telecom confirmed a cyberattack with the country's securities exchange agency Unidentified crooks stole an employee's account login and used it to exfiltrate sensitive data Customers of its iiNet sub-brand were affected TPG Telecom, a major Australian telecommunications provider, suffered what it described as a “limited” cyberattack - however, judging by the amount of personal information sto
Dante and Vergil Meet Again in ‘Devil May Cry’ Season 2 Teaser
Gizmodo / 5h
The Netflix animated series inspired by the Capcom game is set to return in 2026.
I tested the first next-gen RGB mini-LED, and while it's a stunning TV, OLED doesn't need to be worried just yet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
When Hisense announced its 116-inch RGB mini-LED TV at CES 2025, the TV world took notice. RGB panel technology had already been realized in LG’s new Primary Tandem RGB OLED panel, with the promise of bolder, richer colors than had previously been seen in a TV. But combining that with a super-bright mini-LED backlight in a cinema-sized screen was an equally exciting prospect. Hisense makes some o
‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Season 2 Featurette Teases More Bloody Revenge in Mizu’s Future
Gizmodo / 5h
The show's co-creators promise Mizu's religion is still revenge even if she has to start a fire in London to get it.
4chan will refuse to pay daily online safety fines, lawyer tells BBC
BBC News / 5h
The online message board's lawyers say UK safety laws shouldn't apply to a business based in the US.
Wait, Spirit Airlines Projected A $252 Million Profit This Year?!
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Have I been living under a rock… or has Spirit Airlines management been living under a rock? Maybe I just need to go to business school, or something, because the math ain’t mathing…. Spirit claimed it would turn a profit this year?!? Spirit has had a really rough several years. The airline hasn’t turned a profit since before the pandemic, and now has the worst margins in the industry . The airli
Here’s What Muppet Mayhem Disney Will Unleash on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Gizmodo / 6h
The beloved Jim Henson legends will take over the Walt Disney World attraction in 2026.
Everything new on Netflix in September 2025: stream 61 movies and 9 TV shows, including Steven Knight's new series
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
When we look back over the summer months, Netflix has been on top form, bringing us one gripping title after the next – and it's keeping up that momentum for its wave of September 2025 movies and shows. There are plenty of Netflix Original movies and shows to choose from over the coming weeks. Indeed, we're excited for the second part of Wednesday season 2 to arrive on September 3, but the new dr
The Pixel 10 Has an AI-Powered 'Camera Coach' That I Actually Liked
Lifehacker / 6h
Google debuted a bunch of new camera features that add AI to your photos during its Made by Google event yesterday, including one that claims to let you zoom in by 100 times —but there's one other AI-powered addition that doesn’t actually add AI to your final photo. Called Camera Coach , it essentially tries to ensure your pictures look perfect before you click the shutter rather than trying to f
Elon Musk Warns That AI Is "Obviously Gonna One-Shot the Human Limbic System"
Futurism / 6h
If tech-evangelist soothsaying was an Olympic sport, Elon Musk would be drowning in gold (assuming he could pass a drug test , of course.) History's richest man has gone on a limb time and time again to make some truly dumbfounding predictions, like the claim that humanity will colonize Mars by 2029 , or that we'll soon come to realize we're just pawns in an elaborate alien video game . His lates
Grok 4 Vending Machine Win, Stealth Grok 4 coding Leading to Possible AGI with Grok 5
Next Big Future / 6h
xAI added Grok 4 powered vending machine in its office, in partnership with Andon Labs. XAI Grok 4 beat OpenAI GPT-5 in real world vending machine operation This shows Grok 4’s long-term coherence syccess. Managing a long running business scenario in this case would include balance inventories, place orders, set prices, and handle daily fees ... Read more
'Why should I give Google money?' – former Nest fans decry new leaked model, and I really can't blame them
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
Gemini is coming to Google Home, and during yesterday’s Made by Google event, we saw our first glimpse of an unreleased Google Nest speaker - a roughly spherical device with a colored light at the base, seen sitting on a table beside F1 driver Lando Norris. It’s about time too, given it’s been four years since Google’s last home hub, the 2nd-gen Nest Hub, launched in 2021. The question is, after
Is the AI bubble about to pop? Sam Altman is prepared either way.
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Last Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told reporters at a private dinner that investors are overexcited about AI models. "Someone" will lose a "phenomenal amount of money," he said, according to The Verge . The statement came as his company negotiates a secondary share sale at a $500 billion valuation—up from $300 billion just months earlier. "Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are overe
The New Marvel Legends Maximum Series Deadpool Lives Up to Those Descriptors
Gizmodo / 7h
With knives, swords, and guns, this Deadpool figure is not just to the max, it's a legend.
Trump Mobile is promoting its smartphone with terribly edited photos of other brands' products
Engadget / 7h
Since it was announced in June, Trump Mobile has committed to an increasingly-surreal smoke-and-mirrors approach to its promised T1 smartphone. Despite the initial claims that the phone would be made in the United States, it seemed highly unlikely from the start that it was accurate. The "Made in USA" claims were quietly removed from the Trump Mobile website at a later date. AppleInsider spotted
Why I Sometimes Have Content Blitzes (Stop Being Mean To Me!!!)
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Hey, has anyone heard about Alaska launching a new loyalty program? Neither have I. 😉 Yes, I’ve been writing a lot about Atmos Rewards Yesterday morning, Alaska unveiled its new Atmos Rewards loyalty program , and also revealed changes to its exiting portfolio of co-branded credit cards, plus the introduction of a new premium credit card. I’d say that’s pretty huge news, and yes, I’ve covered it
First-Ever 125K Bonus On Chase Sapphire Reserve—$4,950 In First-Year Value
View from the Wing / 7h
Chase Sapphire Reserve® (See rates and fees) Chase’s bonus offer to launch the refreshed Sapphire Reserve product has ended. I assumed we’d see fewer points on offer now, but that’s not what happened! Instead the new offer lets you earn 125,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That’s the most points that have ever been offered for a Sapp
The New Pixel Camera's '100x Zoom' Is Basically Fancy Generative AI
Lifehacker / 7h
During Made by Google yesterday, the Android and search giant briefly teased that its new Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL phones could zoom in by 100 times. That’s a massive improvement over the 30x zoom on the Pixel 9 Pro, but the company didn’t really explain how it works. Well, it turns out “100 times zoom” might not be an accurate way to put it—if you hadn’t guessed already, Pro Res Zoom rel
Anduril, Blue Origin to study how to transport cargo from orbit to Earth for the Pentagon
TechCrunch / 7h
Blue Origin and Anduril notched small contracts that could revolutionize how the Pentagon transports cargo.
Furious Fred Durst Knocks Drone Out of Air During Live Concert
Futurism / 7h
Nu metal icon — and notorious rabble-rouser — Fred Durst has a long history of weird beefs , but this latest altercation is bizarre even for him. In audience-shot videos from a recent show in Istanbul, Turkey, the 55-year-old Limp Bizkit frontman laid the smackdown on a drone whose operator dared to fly it too close to the stage, likely seeking to record unauthorized, up-close footage of the bois
Debate: Release Order vs Timeline Order for Movie Franchises
How-To Geek / 7h
As some movie franchises evolve, the creators behind them decide to fill out the story in a nonlinear way. Newer movies might be prequels, and sometimes you get movies like Rogue One which isn't meant to be a mainline Star Wars film, but slots neatly into the continuity anyway.
BBC Boss Promises ‘Doctor Who’ Will Carry On—With or Without Disney
Gizmodo / 8h
The long-running sci-fi show rests in a strange limbo at the moment, but a new report offers assurances the Doctor will return.
Here Are the Biggest Labor Day Sales We've Found so Far
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day does more than unofficially mark the end of summer; it's a day rich with history that also tends to coincide with a bunch of great sales. If you're moving, need supplies for school, want to upgrade some tech, or are looking for tools or household items, it's a goo
Act fast: Thrifty Traveler Premium is 40% off — get flight deals straight to your inbox
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you regularly read The Points Guy, you are no stranger to our frequent deal alerts . Thrifty Traveler is one of the tools we use to find flight deals — and right now, in honor of National Cheap Flight Day, the company is throwing one of the biggest sales of the year on its Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deal alert service. Right now, you can get 40% off a premium membership using our special
Leaf-peeping season is nearly here: Where to see spectacular fall foliage across the US in 2025
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Autumn officially begins Sept. 22, and deciduous forests across the U.S. will soon burst into shades of gold, orange and red. Where and when the foliage will be most colorful depends on location, altitude and weather. Leaves turn earlier in places with higher elevations and lower temperatures. The northernmost states and mountainous regions could peak as early as late September, while southern de
Just a tap, and it's gone - experts warn scammers are now loading your stolen details onto burner phones in devious "ghost tapping" scams
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Stolen payment card data is fueling ghost tapping fraud worldwide Burner phones are turning identity theft into organized retail scams Luxury goods bought with ghost tapping are quickly resold online Digital payment services have long promised speed and ease, but the same systems are increasingly being manipulated for fraud. Recorded Future’s Insikt Group researchers are now warning a new wave of
Bungie's veteran CEO Pete Parsons is leaving the company
Engadget / 8h
Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has announced that he's leaving the Halo developer after working at the studio for more than two decades. In Parsons' place, Justin Truman, a general manager on Destiny 2 and Bungie's chief development officer, is taking over as studio head. "After more than two decades of helping build this incredible studio, establishing the Bungie Foundation and growing inspiring commun
“The Baby Is Coming!” Delta Flight From New York To San Francisco Diverts To Columbus As Passenger Goes Into Labor
View from the Wing / 8h
Nearly one hundred babies have been born on planes since the dawn of commercial aviation. Some airlines provide a lifetime of free travel to babies born onboard. Continue reading ...
Nonprofit search engine Ecosia offers $0 for control of Chrome
Engadget / 8h
Germany-based search engine and browser nonprofit Ecosia is the latest party to make an offer for Google's Chrome. Questions about Chrome's fate have been swirling since the news that the Department of Justice would push for Google to sell the browser after the ruling that the company's search engine business constituted a monopoly. Although Google is planning to appeal the decision, that hasn't
This Blink Video Doorbell Bundle Is Nearly Half Off
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re looking to beef up your security with a trusted brand in the home surveillance space, the Blink Video Doorbell 3-Camera Bundle featuring the Outdoor 4 cam ( which PCMag says is "Excellent" ) is currently 46% off on Amazon. The bundle also comes with the Blink Sync
iOS 26 Lets You Control Your iPhone by Raising Your Eyebrows or Sticking Out Your Tongue
Lifehacker / 8h
Apple's iPhone offers a large array of accessibility features that help all users, of varying needs, access their smartphones. There are features that let you control the device with your voice, your eyes, and it can even generate a special voice that sounds just like you, so it can talk for you. In iOS 26, Apple is adding one extra method for controlling your iPhone or iPad, and that is by using
Wired and Business Insider Accidentally Published AI-Generated Slop Articles by Seemingly Fake Journalist
Futurism / 8h
Renowned publications including Wired and Business Insider have been caught publishing what appears to be AI slop. As Press Gazette reports in a fascinating investigation , numerous outlets have removed features published under the byline of "Margaux Blanchard" after suspicion emerged that the stories were fictionalized and AI-generated. After Press Gazette reached out to the non-profit Index on
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Did a Documentary Episode That Should’ve Been Killed in the Edit
Gizmodo / 8h
'What Is Starfleet?' certainly asks that question, but more importantly, it asks another: what if we did an entire episode from the perspective of someone who is extremely bad at their job?
I thought the Galaxy Z Fold 6 was fantastic, but Samsung’s Z Fold 7 makes me forget it ever existed
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
I’ve been testing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for close to a month, and I’m convinced it might just be the best phone on the planet. Before this, I relied on the Z Fold 7’s older sibling – Samsung’s Z Fold 6 – and I fell in love with that phone almost instantly thanks to its unique design that morphs between a phone and tablet whenever I need. However even after 12 months of knowing how great the
Game Launchers: The Bane of PC Gaming's Existence
How-To Geek / 8h
Steam is the most popular and well-regarded game launcher in the world, though we were all pretty skeptical when it first arrives. Up to that point, each game would have its own individual "launcher" or simply start up from its shortcut icon. Steam unified the store and game library into one seamless experience.
Self-Proclaimed Nazi Kanye West Announces ‘New Economy, Built on Chain’
Gizmodo / 8h
So far, West's foray into crypto has gone about how you'd expect.
As India bans real-money games, Dream Sports, MPL start pulling the plug
TechCrunch / 8h
Several Indian startups, including Dream Sports, MPL, and Zupee, are shutting down their real-money games after parliament passed a bill banning such games.
My favorite headphones, Sonys top-tier XM4s, are $150 off at Best Buy
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $150: As of Aug. 21, you can grab the Sony XM4 headphones for just $199.99 at Best Buy. That's down from the regular $349.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony XM4 Wireless Headphones $199.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $150 Everyone waiting to finally grab a pair of Sony’s XM4 headphones at an affordable price can celebrate at least. As of Aug. 21, Best Buy has slashed the price
Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Which smartphone is right for you?
Mashable / 8h
The wait is over. We now know everything we need to know about the Google Pixel 10 , which means it's time to do some comparin'. Google bared all during its Made by Google event, giving us a look at specs and features for its latest batch of flagship smartphones. Of course, this comes several months after Samsung did the same thing with the Galaxy S25 line. I bet you know what's coming next. SEE
Tesla Takes So Long to Report Crash Data, Even Trump’s Regulators Are Taking Notice
Gizmodo / 9h
The rule is to submit a report within five days. It takes Tesla months.
Major raid targets counterfeit fake HDDs from Seagate, WD, and Toshiba in Malaysia, but is it too little too late?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Nearly 700 counterfeit Seagate hard drives were seized in a major Malaysian raid Counterfeiters converted desktop HDDs into fake surveillance drives for profit Thousands of dollars were generated monthly through counterfeit hard drive sales A large-scale raid in Malaysia has revealed the extent of manipulation in the hard drive market. Seagate, working alongside the Ministry of Domestic Trade, tr
Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card review: The best card for purchases abroad
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Atmos Rewards Summit card overview The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card is the premium card targeted at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' most loyal flyers. It offers unrivaled earnings on purchases abroad, lounge passes and the quickest path to earning elite status through card spending on the market. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors
Americans’ junk-filled garages are hurting EV adoption, study says
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
There are plenty of reasons to be pessimistic about electric vehicle adoption here in the US. The current administration has made no secret of its hostility toward EVs and, as promised, has ended as many of the existing EV subsidies and vehicle pollution regulations as it could . After more than a year of month-on-month growth, EV sales started to contract , and brands like Genesis and Volvo have
Airlines Sued for Selling ‘Window’ Seats Without a Window View
Gizmodo / 9h
When is a window seat not actually a WINDOW seat?
Karen Gillan Joins the New ‘Highlander’ and Has the Best Reaction to the News
Gizmodo / 9h
The 'Doctor Who' and 'Avengers' star will co-star in the new take on the cult film with Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe.
ChatGPT 5 is finally saying 'I don’t know' – here’s why that’s a big deal
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Large language models have an awkward history with telling the truth, especially if they can't provide a real answer. Hallucinations have been a hazard for AI chatbots since the technology debuted a few years ago. But ChatGPT 5 seems to be going for a new, more humble approach to not knowing answers; admitting it. Though most AI chatbot responses are accurate, it's impossible to interact with an
Make YouTube Less Annoying by Changing These Eight Settings
Lifehacker / 9h
YouTube used to be this cool website where you could watch hours of entertaining videos from other people like you, with few interruptions. Of late, though, its management has made a series of decisions that make it harder for folks like me to enjoy the site. From shoving YouTube Shorts into every corner of the site to playing videos in lower resolutions, there are a bunch of things that have mad
Meta Freezes AI Hiring as Fear Spreads
Futurism / 9h
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is freezing all hiring in its artificial intelligence division. As the Wall Street Journal reports , the company characterized the hiring freeze as "basic organizational planning," coinciding with a broader restructuring of its AI division's leadership. It's a notable admission that comes as Zuckerberg has been desperately offering key talent mind-boggling financial offers
Have You Seen This Rare Rainbow Snake? Florida Wants to Know
Gizmodo / 9h
The rare, nonvenomous snake hasn’t been spotted since 2020, and officials are asking the public to keep an eye open for them.
Ecosia has offered to take ‘stewardship’ of Chrome. And it’s not a bad idea.
TechCrunch / 9h
Berlin-based nonprofit search engine Ecosia has asked a U.S. judge to turn Chrome into a foundation it controls, funding billions in climate projects.
Googles AI Mode can book reservations for you... kind of
Mashable / 9h
Google Search's AI Mode can now help you book restaurant reservations, or at least get you to the booking page. On Thursday, the tech giant announced that its AI Mode has new "new agentic capabilities," including helping users book restaurant reservations, with more to come. AI mode is already available in the U.S., the UK, and India, and Google said it's now expanding to more than 180 countries
Instagram adds Spotify integration to Stories and Notes
Engadget / 9h
Spotify and Instagram are cozying up for more seamless music sharing. Two new features make it easier for Spotify's nearly 700 million users to share their favorite tunes. When sharing a Spotify track to Instagram Stories , a short snippet of the song will now be included. When people view the story, they'll have an option to open the track in Spotify. They can do that by tapping the music sticke
How to Safely Share Login Info
How-To Geek / 9h
We've all shared a password on a post, or in a text chain, but that can seriously compromise your security. Here's a safer way to do it.
Gas power plants approved for Meta’s $10B data center, and not everyone is happy
TechCrunch / 9h
Meta's massive data center will draw power from three gas-fired power plants producing 2.25 gigawatts.
Google is selling a version of Gemini for government agencies
Engadget / 10h
Google has announced plans to sell a custom version of its Gemini AI models for government agencies. "Gemini for Government" includes access to existing tools like NotebookLM, and "Google-quality enterprise search, video and image generation capabilities." The AI platform is in direct competition with similar offerings from OpenAI , Anthropic and xAI . A big focus of Google's pitch for Gemini for
Watch Live: SpaceX Launches Space Force’s X-37B Spaceplane on New Military Test Mission
Gizmodo / 10h
The launch is set for Thursday, August 21, at 11:50 p.m. ET. Catch the action live right here.
Apple employees built an LLM that taught itself to produce good user interface code - but worryingly, it did so independently
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Apple started with almost no Swift examples and achieved surprising results StarChat-Beta was pushed into uncharted territory without clear guidance Nearly one million working SwiftUI programs emerged after repeated iterations Apple researchers recently revealed an experiment in which an AI model was trained to generate user interface code in SwiftUI, even though almost no SwiftUI examples were p
How I plan to redeem more than 800,000 Marriott Bonvoy points
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
I broke the cardinal rule of the points and miles world: I hoarded points. Over the last three years, I have amassed over 800,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, and I am contemplating what to do with them. It wasn't my intention to hoard my Marriott Bonvoy points, as I initially planned on redeeming them for a luxury hotel stay or transferring them to one of Marriott's airline partners . However, due to
Jerome Powell’s Last Jackson Hole Speech Will Move Markets—But He Still Had To Fly United To Get There
View from the Wing / 10h
Fed chair Jerome Powell is in Jackson Hole to deliver his last speech there. He had to fly United to get there - the morning prior to his speech. Continue reading ...
Google Really Wants You to Trade in Your iPhone for a Pixel 10
How-To Geek / 10h
Do you have an old iPhone, Pixel, or Galaxy phone lying around? If you do, Google may have a considerable offer to get you to buy a new Pixel 10 . While some of the offers are better than others, they're pretty telling about who Google is trying to win over.
One of China’s Largest Tech Companies Just Copied Apple’s Biggest Flop
Gizmodo / 10h
No, seriously, it stole part of the name and everything.
China’s Great Firewall Mysteriously Severed Connection to the World for an Hour
Gizmodo / 10h
Maybe everyone just went outside for a bit.
Elon Musk’s X may finally settle $500M severance lawsuit
TechCrunch / 10h
Elon Musk's X is settling a severance lawsuit with former Twitter employees.
Airline Interline, Codeshare, Alliance, And Joint Venture: What Are They?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Airline partnerships are more complex and advanced than ever before, both for better and worse. About 25 years ago the Star Alliance was formed, which was revolutionary at the time. SkyTeam and oneworld quickly joined the scene. While they all still exist, the global alliances have definitely been deemphasized a bit in recent years. After all, with these alliances having so many members, how much
YouTube Has Started Giving This Premium Feature Away for Free
Lifehacker / 10h
YouTube Premium is supposed to be the "ideal" YouTube experience. While the service is perfectly usable for free, Premium users get the extra perks, like no ads, complimentary YouTube Music, and an ever-growing list of features . So that's why it's interesting to see YouTube experimenting with offering a Premium-exclusive feature for free—at least, a watered-down version of it. As highlighted by
Sean Gunn Wants You to Think Maxwell Lord Is Part of the (Justice) Gang
Gizmodo / 10h
The billionaire fronting metahumans returns in 'Peacemaker' season two.
Take $15 Off ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4’ Remasters Right Now
Wired / 10h
Darkslide your way to gaming nostalgia for just $35.
Space Force Launching Secretive Experimental Spacecraft With Quantum Equipment on Board
Futurism / 10h
Quantum of Orbit Less than six months after concluding a year-plus mission in orbit , the Space Force's top-secret X-37B space plane is gearing up for its eighth mission in just over 15 years. As the Orlando Sentinel reports , the enigmatic, Boeing-built spacecraft is set to launch from the Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Pad 39A later this evening, carrying some intriguing-sounding scient
Man Experiences Joy For the First Time in Decades After Brain Stimulation Treatment
Gizmodo / 10h
The 44-year-old man had severe treatment-resistant depression and had tried over 20 treatments.
Apple fitness exec accused of creating toxic workplace environment
Engadget / 10h
Jay Blahnik is Apple's vice president of fitness technologies and responsible for leading a team of about 100 people. After a lengthy period consulting for Nike, he joined the company in 2013 to help with the launch of the Apple Watch and programs such as Apple Fitness+. Today, The New York Times reported on allegations that Blahnik created a toxic workplace environment, with his behaviors descri
Kanye West Said Memecoins ‘Prey On Fans.’ Then He Apparently Launched One
Wired / 10h
A new cryptocurrency promoted by Kanye West’s X account soared in value—then crashed, inflicting losses on the majority of investors.
After successes like Severance and The Studio, Apple TV+ gets a price hike
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Apple has announced another price increase for its Apple TV+ video-streaming service. Starting today, a new monthly subscription will cost $12.99; it was previously $9.99. Existing subscribers will see the new price take effect during their next billing cycle. Annual plans and Apple TV+'s inclusion in Apple One at current pricing will remain unchanged. The price of Apple TV+ has practically doubl
Neolithic people took gruesome trophies from invading tribes
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A local Neolithic community in northeastern France may have clashed with foreign invaders, cutting off limbs as war trophies and otherwise brutalizing their prisoners of war, according to a new paper published in the journal Science Advances. The findings challenge conventional interpretations of prehistoric violence as bring indiscriminate or committed for pragmatic reasons. Neolithic Europe was
Explaining the Internet’s obsession with Silksong, which (finally) comes out Sept. 4
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Hollow Knight: Silksong will be released on September 4 . It will come out simultaneously on Windows, macOS, Linux, Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, the Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2. On paper, "game gets release date" isn't particularly groundbreaking news, and the six-year wait between the game's announcement and release is long but nowhere near record-breaking. People have wait
Starlink wants billions in grants, but state governments aren’t cooperating
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Starlink operator SpaceX isn't getting the broadband money it demanded from state governments despite the Trump administration rewriting the rules of a $42 billion grant program. Instead of directing the lion's share of money to Elon Musk's space and satellite company, early results indicate that states still plan to deploy fiber broadband networks to most of their unserved households. When the T
A Digital Underground Is Using the Flipper Zero to Break Into Cars
Gizmodo / 11h
The pen-testing tool can reportedly be modified to make it an easy car-stealing device.
Update Your Apple Devices ASAP to Patch This Major Security Flaw
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Lifehacker / 11h
If you have Apple devices, check them right now for a available security update. The company has released an emergency patch for a zero-day affecting a huge swath of devices running multiple versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. As BleepingComputer reports , the vulnerability (labeled CVE-2025-43300) is an out-of-bounds write flaw in the Image I/O framework that allows applications to read and writ
Cybertruck Owners Sue Over Expensive Upgrade
Gizmodo / 11h
This is the third major lawsuit against Musk that saw major developments this week.
Goodbye Pretzels: Real Three-Course Meals In Coach Start Next Month On United Airlines
View from the Wing / 11h
United Airlines is revamping economy class meal service on transatlantic flights starting next month, swapping out the usual pretzel or breadstick starter for a fresh packaged appetizer. Continue reading ...
How to watch out-of-market NFL games: Do you need NFL Sunday Ticket?
Mashable / 11h
Figuring out how to watch the entire NFL season in 2025 is complicated. But it gets really frustrating when you live in a different region than your favorite team. Watching out-of-market games for any sport is no walk in the park, but for the NFL, it's an excruciating battle — particularly for your wallet. Before you pull the trigger on any pay TV provider or streaming service, you may want to ch
Apple Just Hiked the Price of Its Streaming Service by 30%
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple TV+, now more than ever.
“The dumbest thing I've ever heard" - AWS CEO slams plans for AI to replace junior human workers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
AWS CEO Matt Garman says younger workers are the most engaged with AI They’re also cheap to train up with skills for the future Workers need to be prepared to learn, and for change Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has called the idea of firing junior workers because AI can do their jobs “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard”. Speaking in a YouTube interview with Matthew Berman, Garman backe
Toyota RAV4 Dethrones Ford F-Series: Is This a Blip or a Real Trend?
How-To Geek / 11h
Nothing lasts forever. Can that be said for the Ford F-Series' reign? Or is this just a blip on the radar, and that regular programming will resume shortly? For nearly 50 years, the Ford F-Series has remained the top choice of American Motorists, and for the first time, in 2024, an SUV has knocked it off its perch. Nothing is ever as cut and dry as it seems, but you can't knock down the growth an
The Next Season of ‘Futurama’ Teases Slap-Happy Antics and a Giant Robot
Gizmodo / 11h
An oversized Bender takes on a kaiju—amid many hijinks in the trailer for season 13.
Google's Going All In on 'AI Mode' With New Features and a Global Launch
Lifehacker / 11h
After months of testing and opt-ins, Google Search thinks its AI Mode is ready for primetime . Starting today, it’s going to be available for 180 countries across the globe (although only in English), expanding from the U.S., UK, and India. AI Mode is Google Search’s LLM-based search results feature , where instead of the usual links, you’ll get an answer from Google's Gemini AI model. Before, yo
Blood oxygen tracking is set to return to Apple Watches in the US – but a new lawsuit could block it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Apple Watch fans are due to get the blood oxygen feature back on certain watches, after a lawsuit by health tech company Masimo The feature now involves a slight workaround, in which the measurement can only be displayed on an iPhone Masimo is suing the U.S. Customs Department for allowing the workaround to go ahead Apple Watch users in the US are finally about to get a health feature back, as th
Apple TV+’s sudden price hike will see people paying 30% more – and angry subscribers are already canceling
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Apple TV+ has announced an immediate price increase of 30% Existing subscribers will be impacted within 30 days of their next renewal date Currently, Apple TV+ is the only major streaming service without an ad-supported tier Apple TV+ has shocked subscribers today (August 21) with an immediate price hike that will see subscription costs jumping from $9.99 to $12.99 in the US. The 30% increase wil
Struggling fusion power company General Fusion gets $22M lifeline from investors
TechCrunch / 11h
General Fusion pleaded for new funding in May after it laid off 25% of its staff. The new round buys it precious months to pursue its scientific milestones.
Top Microsoft AI Boss Concerned AI Causing Psychosis in Otherwise Healthy People
Futurism / 11h
One of Microsoft's top AI bosses is concerned that the tech is fueling a massive wave of "AI psychosis ." Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman told British newspaper The Telegraph that "to many people," talking to a chatbot is a "highly compelling and very real interaction." "Concerns around 'AI psychosis,' attachment and mental health are already growing," he added. "Some people reportedly believe
Citi Just Made American Miles Easier To Earn — Rethink Your Cards Now
View from the Wing / 11h
Here's why American Airlines flyers should look to the new Citi Strate Elite. AAdvantage transfers were on the table the last time Citi negotiated a deal with American, but Citi wouldn't pay for the package that included transfers and exclusivity (hence the Barclays-issued card). This time they paid up. And it's a huge boost to the value of Citi ThankYou Rewards. Continue reading ...
Feds investigate Tesla over inaccurate autopilot and FSD crash reports
Engadget / 11h
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just announced an investigation into Tesla regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems, according to a report by Electrek . The road safety regulator says the probe involves inconsistencies with how the company reports crashes regarding the aforementioned systems. The NHTSA requires automakers to report crashes involving a
Birds Across the World Are Singing All Day for a Disturbing Reason
Gizmodo / 11h
After analyzing a dataset of more than 60 million recorded birdsongs, researchers found that birds are singing an average of 50 minutes longer per day.
Bilt & Alaska Atmos Rewards Partnership: Enticing New Opportunity?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Bilt Rewards is the loyalty program of the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard® ( review ), which is quite lucrative . This is a proper transferable points currency, allowing 1:1 transfers to a variety of partners. Bilt Rewards has a partnership with Alaska Airlines, and if you ask me, this just became significantly more interesting, thanks to the launch of the new Atmos Rewards premium credit card . I
What Is openSUSE, and Should You Use It?
How-To Geek / 11h
If at any time in the past thirty years you've explored the world of Linux, you've likely at least heard mention of something called openSUSE. Maybe you even recognize its iconic green reptilian mascot. Let's take a look at this unique Linux distribution.
Missouri Man Dies After Water Skiing Leads to Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
Gizmodo / 11h
While rare, Naegleria fowleri infections have a 98% mortality rate.
Microsoft AI chief says it’s ‘dangerous’ to study AI consciousness
TechCrunch / 12h
As AI chatbots surge in popularity, Mustafa Suleyman argues that it's dangerous to consider how these systems could be conscious.
Amy Klobuchar Promotes Law Against Deepfakes While Denying She Said Sydney Sweeney Has ‘Perfect Titties’
Gizmodo / 12h
"It had me saying vile things," writes the senator from Minnesota.
‘Alien: Earth’ Is Finally Doing What the Movies Have Not
Gizmodo / 12h
The FX show from creator Noah Hawley makes good on a sinister promise from the 'Alien' franchise.
Blackview just launched a rugged tablet with a projector and a 108-megapixel camera sensor - and I can't believe how good it is
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Blackview Active 12 Pro rugged tablet has a built-in projector and 108MP camera Tablet includes detachable kickstand, plus 400 lumen LED camping light on rear Tablet’s huge 30,000mAh battery supports extended use in the field Blackview has launched the Active 12 Pro, a rugged Android tablet which combines an 11-inch screen with unusual extras, including a built-in projector, camping light, and a
The Home Depot Labor Day Sale is live: Shop the best deals on tools, grills, and outdoor equipment
Mashable / 12h
The best Home Depot Labor Day deals at a glance: Best grill deal Weber Genesis E-315 $799 (save $100) Best power tool deal DeWalt 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless 7-Tool Combo Kit $599 (save $350) Best outdoor deal Milwaukee M18 Fuel Hatchet Pruning Saw Kit $249 (save $250) Labor Day is still a couple of weekends away, but some sales just couldn't wait. Home Depot's Labor Day sale is already live
Neons Arco trailer is the prettiest thing youll watch today
Mashable / 12h
In the mood for a visual treat to brighten your day? Then look no further than the teaser trailer for the upcoming animated film Arco , from French director Ugo Bienvenu and distributor Neon. The teaser is just one minute long, but it's packed with lush forests, towering sci-fi landscapes, and surreal space imagery, not to mention its fair share of dazzling rainbows. That's because rainbows are k
Apple TV+ Just Got More Expensive
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple TV+ is getting a price hike, and it's a pretty big one. The monthly subscription for Apple's streaming service is now $12.99, a $3 jump from its previous price of $9.99. The price increase is effective immediately for all new customers.
Boy Genius Quits SpaceX for Greener Pastures
Futurism / 12h
After making waves for getting a job at SpaceX's Starlink at the precocious age of 14, Bay Area boy wonder Kairan Quazi is preparing to leave the nest, move to New York, and get a new job. Quazi, now 16, explained to Business Insider why he's leaving Starlink to work for Citadel Securities, one of the world's biggest stock trading firms that specializes in the rapid-fire algorithmic transactions
Notion Finally Allows Offline Editing, but You'll Need to Manually Enable It
Lifehacker / 12h
There’s one feature that fans of the popular note taking service Notion have wanted for a really long time. No, it’s not website management, or even AI. It’s the simple ability to edit offline. Until now, to use Notion in any meaningful way, you had to have an active internet connection. That was fine most of the time, but what if you wanted to quickly edit a document while on the train, or uploa
Google Pixel 10 ditches physical SIM card slots for eSIM-only models
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Pixel 10 will not have physical SIM cards slots, Google confirms Buyers can transfer eSIMs from Apple to Android and vice-versa However eSIM adoption is uneven and can pose a risk for unprepared travelers Google has confirmed eSIMs will replace physical SIM card slots in its new Pixel 10 smartphone range. Reports from Android Authority claim Google's implementation may also support bi-directional
Trump Is Betting Big on Intel. Will the Chips Fall His Way?
28Wired / 12h
The Trump administration is aiming to take an equity stake in Intel, according to US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick. Experts say the unconventional deal could backfire.
Quirky co-op platformer King of Meat finally has an official release date
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
King of Meat launches on October 7, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PC The four-player co-op platformer will have a Standard and Deluxe Edition, which are now available for pre-order A King of Meat Technical Test will also be available to play this weekend Amazon Games and Glowmade have announced that King of Meat will officially launch on October 7, 2025, for PlayStation
This free Chrome VPN extension found to spy on its 100k+ users – uninstall it now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Security researchers found that a popular free Chrome VPN extension has been stealthily taking screenshots of every website its users visit FreeVPN.One boasts over 100,000 downloads and Google's "Verified" and "Featured" badges Once limited to VPN functionality, the extension's later updates were designed not for privacy, but to evade detection A popular Chrome VPN extension has been found to spy
Pre-order from the new Google Pixel 10 lineup at Best Buy and save up to $760
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO $760 + GET A FREE GIFT CARD: As of Aug. 21, buy a new Google Pixel 10 or other eligible new Pixel device and save up to $760 with eligible trade-in and preorder at Best Buy. Plus, get a free gift card worth up to $350 with purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Buy a Google Pixel 10 device and save up to $760 with trade-in Plus, get up to a $350 gift card for free It's offici
Meta implements hiring freeze after splitting up its AI superintelligence team
Mashable / 12h
First came poaching , then restructuring and downsizing, now Meta has implemented a hiring freeze for its AI research team . A new report from the Wall Street Journal , following an earlier report this week from The New York Times , added new speculation about Meta's whiplash changes to its AI research efforts. According to the Times report on Tuesday, Meta is overhauling its newly formed Superin
Built-In KVM: The Monitor Feature You Never Knew You Needed
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you have two computers at your desk like I do? I always found it a pain to switch between the two, so I rarely did it. Or, I would simply have multiple sets of keyboards and mice on my desk. When I got a
