Stephen Colbert has the perfect response to Trumps latest comments about him
84Mashable / 2h
Stephen Colbert's frequent monologues about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein have clearly been getting to the president. During a recent White House event Trump took aim at the Late Show host once again while discussing his show's cancelation . "Colbert has no talent, Fallon has no talent, Kimmel has no talent," Trump said. "They're next, they're gonna be going, I hear they're going to be going.
Cherry XTRFY M68 Wireless Review: A Gaming Mouse That Outperforms Its Price
How-To Geek / 2h
I’m a sucker for tech that forgoes frills in favor of refinement. The Cherry XTRFY M68 Wireless exemplifies this, except unlike the high-end gaming mice it’s comparable to, it makes smart cuts to maintain a midrange price point. The result is close to perfect, so long as you don’t need Bluetooth.
How to watch Gamescom 2025 and what to expect
Engadget / 21min
It feels like Summer Game Fest is only just in our rear view mirror and yet there's another video game extravaganza on the horizon. Gamescom is the planet's largest gaming event and we're sure to find out about a bunch of interesting new games at the Opening Night Live showcase. Xbox is broadcasting from the show floor across two days, and there will be other presentations that are worth keeping
3 Hulu Series Perfect for a Weekend Binge (August 8 - 10)
How-To Geek / now
Looking for something fun, intriguing, or intensely engrossing to get lost in this weekend? I've been getting caught up in a few shows on Hulu lately that I think you'll like, too, each of which can be watched at your leisure over the course of a weekend.
The Download: GPT-5 is here, and Intel’s CEO drama
MIT Technology Review / 4min
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. GPT-5 is here. Now what? At long last, OpenAI has released GPT-5. The new system abandons the distinction between OpenAI’s flagship models and its o series of reasoning models, automatically routing user queries to a fast nonreasoning model or a slower reasoni
Google Drive might finally be able to understand your PDFs a little better
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 15min
Google Workspace increases token context window to 1M for Gemini in PDFs Users can now analyze larger files, whether they're text- or table-based Gemini for Education users also get a higher limit, free of charge Google has made a small but mighty improvement to how Gemini interacts with your PDF s within Google Drive, and it all centers around a 1M token context window for deeper interactions wi
The Google Pixel 10 stars in the best leaked images so far – here are 5 upgrades to expect
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 15min
Marketing material for the Pixel 10 series has seemingly leaked, including photos and videos This material also includes a claim that Google AI Pro will be offered free for a year with select Pixel handsets We've rounded up the five upgrades that could make these phones worth waiting for The Google Pixel 10 series is now less than two weeks away, with August 20 being the big day, but ahead of tha
The Best Compact Car You Can Buy in 2025 for Under $30K
How-To Geek / 15min
Shoppers looking for an affordable car in 2025 don’t have to compromise on style, comfort, or driving enjoyment. One compact car in particular stands out as the best option under $30,000, offering a rare combination of quality, value, and performance.
Honda Is Giving Up on the All-Electric Dream
Gizmodo / 16min
Citing massive losses and a cooling market, the Japanese auto giant is backing away from an all-electric future in a huge blow to the EV industry and a sign that the road to clean cars just got a lot bumpier.
Tesla Reportedly Shuts Down AI Project Weeks After Musk Called It “Spectacular”
Gizmodo / 16min
Weeks after Elon Musk promised investors that Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer would be “spectacular” and operating at scale, Bloomberg says the project is shut down, raising sharp questions about his credibility.
Singapore Airlines Serves Muslim Passenger Pork, Causing Outrage
31One Mile at a Time / 18min
A Muslim Singapore Airlines business class passenger is accusing the airline of a “deep personal and spiritual violation,” after he was served pork onboard a flight, despite trying to confirm the contents of the meal with the crew. The question is, what should the carrier’s liability be in a situation like this? Singapore Airlines passenger discovers that “prosciutto” is pork This incident happen
Tony Hale plays Say Action, monster movies edition in honor of Sketch
Mashable / 20min
Tony Hale is a master of comedy, awing critics and cracking up audiences with his hilarious performances in sitcoms like Arrested Development and Veep, the saucy mini-series The Decameron , and in kids' movies like Toy Story 4 and Hocus Pocus 2 . But for his latest, Sketch , Hale shows his more serious side, acting opposite grieving kids and doodled monsters. SEE ALSO: 'Sketch' review: Tony Hale
She Took Her Little Cousins Swimming At A Marriott—One Ended Up Vomiting, She Needed A Walker [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 22min
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 ...
3 Prime Video Shows You Should Watch This Weekend (August 8 - 10)
How-To Geek / 30min
Deciding what to watch is always a struggle, especially if you're short on time—you don't want to waste your weekend on a dud. That's why I've rounded up three Amazon Prime Video series that are high-quality and can be binged in a couple of days.
How Does an Electric Bicycle Work? (2025)
Wired / 30min
Short answer: There’s a drivetrain on it! We go over the battery, sensors, and other components that make your electric bicycle go.
Foundation season 3's most explosive episode yet is just the start of 'the wheels coming off the wagon', star teases
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 30min
Foundation season 3 may have just killed off another major character This season's latest chapter sets the scene for five more incendiary episodes to come One of the sci-fi series' stars has teased what'll happen next Foundation season 3 episode 5 is out now – and it's an explosive entry that might set up an incredibly tense and life-threatening second half of the Apple TV+ show's latest installm
Despite early supply issues, more than 80.2 million PS5 units have been sold
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 45min
The PlayStation 5 has hit a new sales milestone More than 80.2 million units have now been sold Sales of the console are still trailing behind the PS4, though The PlayStation 5 has hit a new sales milestone, with more than 80 million units shifted since release. The data comes from Sony's latest earnings report , which provides detailed PS5 sales data. It says that 18.5 million units were sold in
OpenAI beats Elon Musk's Grok in AI chess tournament
BBC News / 50min
The tournament saw models from Anthropic, Google, xAI and DeepSeek compete against each other to be crowned the top AI chess player.
Seth Meyers reacts to Trumps strained meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook
Mashable / 50min
After pledging an additional $100 billion to domestic manufacturing in the U.S. following threats from Donald Trump to implement tariffs on the company, Apple CEO Tim Cook had the dubious honor of attending a press event in the White House alongside the president himself — during which he presented Trump with a custom glass plaque on a 24-carat gold stand. "Not only is it embarrassing for Cook, b
The Apple iPad Mini just dropped to a new record-low price — save over $100 on Amazon
Mashable / 50min
SAVE OVER $100 : As of Aug. 8, the Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) is down to $379 at Amazon. That's the best-ever price on this iPad. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) $379 at Amazon $499 Save $120 We made some noise about the fact that the Apple iPad mini was down to under $400 at Amazon, and we were right to do so. This was a great deal on a popular iPad, and we weren't e
Engadget Podcast: Apple bows to the Trump regime (again)
Engadget / 57min
This week, Apple committed another $100 billion towards US investments in a bid to avoid the Trump administration’s chaotic tariff plans. Oh, and Tim Cook gave Trump a unique plaque with a 24-karat gold base. Just a normal business meeting in a normal country. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Sam Rutherford discuss what this latest Apple investment ultimately means (and just how embarrass
Smartwatches Recalled for Catching Fire, Burning Hands
Gizmodo / 57min
It's not supposed to do that.
ChatGPT Is the Best Homelab Assistant I Could Ask For
How-To Geek / 1h
I was skeptical about ChatGPT at first, and didn’t think I’d actually use it. Lately, however, I’ve found that ChatGPT is actually the perfect unpaid assistant in my homelab, helping me solve issues I never could before.
AWS is giving the US government $1billion credit to keep running its cloud services
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
The GSA and AWS sign an agreement worth $1 billion in AWS credits Trump's AI Action Plan is supported by public and private bodies Discounts keep rolling in as the White House centralizes purchasing The US Government has signed an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in exchange for $1 billion in cloud computing credits via its General Services Administration (GSA) as part of the White House'
Sonos says it was wrong again, but in the best way: Sonos speakers do sound better now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
A firmware update changed the way Sonos speakers sound Oh no it didn't Oh yes it did Two days ago, something very strange happened to Sonos speakers: they started to sound different, but only if you didn't work for Sonos. It all began with a post by ClearWinter2840 on the r/sonos subreddit after installing the latest firmware update. "This new firmware update today has increased the boominess of
GPT-5 is coming to Apple Intelligence soon, but it won’t solve Apple’s biggest AI problem
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
OpenAI’s GPT-5 model will soon be available alongside Apple Intelligence That means more powerful ChatGPT features on your Apple device But this move may make life harder for Apple’s rumored chatbot OpenAI has just released its latest GPT-5 artificial intelligence (AI) model, and it’s set to bring a whole host of powerful new features to the ChatGPT chatbot. Thanks to Apple’s integration of ChatG
Rocket Report: Firefly lights the markets up; SpaceX starts selling trips to Mars
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Welcome to Edition 8.06 of the Rocket Report! After years of disappointing results from SPACs and space companies, it is a good sign to see Firefly's more traditional initial public offering doing so well. The company has had such a long and challenging road over more than a decade; the prospect of their success should be heartening to the commercial space industry. As always, we welcome reader s
The Morning After: Meta teases high-spec VR headset prototypes
Engadget / 1h
Meta previewed some of its latest virtual reality prototypes this week and plans to demo them at next week’s SIGGRAPH conference. The aim, according to Meta’s blog post , is to offer VR experiences “indistinguishable from the physical world” — something it says no present-day VR system has yet done. It wants to surpass what it terms the visual Turing test. “Our mission for this project was to pro
The coolest tech of the Alien universe, from medpods to X-ray torches
Mashable / 1h
There are many things to love about the Alien series besides the drooling "perfect organism" at its center — the tenacious female heroines, the fascinating relationship between humans and the robots they create in their image, and the depiction of capitalism as its own bloodthirsty monster. Also appreciated by many fans is the future tech cooked up by the franchise's many screenwriters — imagine
The Song of the Summer Is Dead
Wired / 1h
In an age of wavering consensus and widening divisions, music reflects the times more than ever. One factor missing from the discussion of this year’s song of the summer? The Donald Trump of it all.
3 Netflix Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend (August 8 - 10)
How-To Geek / 1h
Whether the week has flown by or it went at a snail's pace, you can now relax knowing it's the weekend. To help keep you entertained over the next couple of days, I've rounded up some amazing Netflix shows that are worthy of binging.
GPT-5 Arrives, and We Try the New Alexa+
NYT > Technology / 1h
“Sam Altman in his remarks said that this is a major upgrade,” but he also said that “we’re not at A.G.I. yet.”
HBO Max is about to make password sharing even more frustrating as a ‘much more aggressive’ crackdown is set to hit subscribers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
HBO Max confirmed “aggressive” plans to tackle password sharing, following in Netflix’s footsteps The HBO Max password sharing crackdown will begin to be enforced more rigorously in September 2025 Subscribers are already complaining about the change to their accounts Head of streaming and gaming at Warner Bros. Discovery JB Perrette confirmed at the company’s second quarter earnings call that HBO
American Airlines Passenger Vapes, Accuses Flight Attendant Of Assault
One Mile at a Time / 1h
An American Airlines passenger was caught vaping in the lavatory, and then proceeded to have a meltdown, attempting to flip the script, accusing the flight attendant of assault. What I find so strange about this interaction is that the poorly behaved passenger is the one circulating this video online, and is presenting himself as the victim. Obnoxious American passenger caught vaping in lavatory
Jackery’s colossal Explorer 2000 Plus kit is nearly half price at Amazon — save over $3,000 right now
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $3,200: The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Kit (6kWh) with 400W solar panels and two expandable battery packs is now $3,299 at Amazon — that’s 49% off its original list price of $6,499. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Kit $3,299 at Amazon $6,499 Save $3,200 Those who’ve been waiting for the ultimate excuse to invest in a serious off-grid or emergency power soluti
The 2024 Apple Mac mini with M4 chip is now $50 off at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $50: As of Aug. 8, you can pick up the 2024 Apple Mac mini (M4 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for just $549 at Amazon — down from its usual $599 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 2024 Mac mini $549 at Amazon $599 Save $50 If you’ve been holding off upgrading your desktop because you thought you’d need to carve out half your desk, think again. As of Aug. 8, the 2024 Apple Mac mini
The Age of Agency: why Agentic AI will redefine the future of work
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
We are in the midst of a Copernican shift in enterprise intelligence. We are no longer just automating or augmenting tasks - we are delegating intent. This is not just IT automation ; it’s agency. And it’s changing everything… In this new paradigm, Agentic AI doesn’t just support human workers - it collaborates with them, anticipates their needs and acts independently to drive outcomes. It marks
ChatGPT users are not happy with GPT-5 launch as thousands take to Reddit claiming the new upgrade ‘is horrible’
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
OpenAI's GPT-5 is now available, but many users are angry with the new release GPT-5 has replaced the previous AI model selection with some users claiming the upgrade "is horrible" ChatGPT Plus subscribers now have limits to how often they can access reasoning models, and have lost access to the older more reliable ones like o4-mini and o4-mini-high OpenAI just released GPT-5 , the next generatio
iOS 26 beta gives Apple Maps an AI upgrade – and it might be enough to tempt you from Google Maps
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
A new AI search feature has been spotted in Apple Maps It's available in the latest iOS 26 developer beta A full rollout of the software is expected in September As updated iOS 26 beta versions continue to roll out, we're spotting new features in the software that Apple hasn't officially announced: yesterday it was AirPod charging lights , and today it's AI search in Apple Maps. The team at 9to5G
Bouygues Telecom data breach could affect millions of customers - here's what we know
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Unidentified hackers broke into Bouygues Telecom systems The hackers stole names, contract data, and more Bouygues Telecom urges victims to be wary of incoming emails French telco giatn Bouygues Telecom has confirmed suffering a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive customer data. In a short announcement published on its website, the company said it detected the attack on August 4, and following
The Batman Part II will reportedly feature one of The Dark Knight's most famous allies – and their inclusion might kill off a big fan theory about its plot
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
A new report suggests The Batman Part II will feature Robin The rumor emerged less than 24 hours after the movie's filming start date was revealed If true, it raises questions about the DCU's own Batman film The Batman Part II is still over two year away from grapple gunning into theaters, but a new rumor could not only have huge implications for the movie itself, but also James Gunn's DC Univers
AirPods 4 are back under $100 at Amazon — their lowest price in weeks
Mashable / 2h
Save $30: Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $99 at Amazon, down from $129. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Airpods 4 $99 at Amazon $129 Save $30 If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to treat yourself to Apple’s newest wireless earbuds , now’s your moment to shine. As of Aug. 8, Apple AirPods 4 are back on sale at Amazon for just $99. That’s down from $129 and according to price t
Act fast to get 2 months of Crunchyroll for under $2 per month
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of Aug. 8, Crunchyroll is offering two months of its Mega Fan plan for $1.99 per month, saving you $10 per month compared to its usual price of $11.99 per month. Opens in a new window Credit: Crunchyroll Crunchyroll (2-Month Plan) $1.99 per month Streaming deals are always worth shouting about, and this discount on a Crunchyroll subscription is perfect for anime fans . For a limited tim
The new Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is finally back in stock at Amazon — get yours for under $100
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is back in stock at Amazon after selling out shortly after release. Get the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro for $99 at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $99 at Amazon The CMF Watch 3 Pro has only been out in the world for a few weeks, but it has already become hugely popular, selling out almost immediately after launch. And honestly, we're no
Solar-Powered Device Turns Moon Dirt Into Bricks, a Potential Breakthrough in Lunar Construction
Gizmodo / 2h
A new invention could make a sustained presence on the Moon more feasible.
OnePlus Buds 4 vs. Nothing Ear: Which Pair of Wireless Earbuds Wins?
Gizmodo / 2h
We know Nothing has style, but can it beat OnePlus' substance?
Xbox has shelved development of yet another game, but this one perhaps isn't all that surprising
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Avalanche Studios' Contraband is seemingly no more The game only ever received one public-facing CG trailer There has been no news on the game in the four years since its announcement Xbox Game Studios has canceled Contraband, a game I wouldn't blame you for not remembering, as we only ever saw it once in the form of a CG trailer. Contraband, being developed by Just Cause and Mad Max's Avalanche
Google is spending $1 billion on boosting AI training at US universities
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Google pledges $1 billion in funding for AI education and training across the US Eligible students also get 12 months' Google AI Pro, with Gemini 2.5 Pro and more The news comes just weeks after Microsoft announced a similar scheme, but at 4x the value Google has confirmed a commitment to spend $1 billion over the next three years to support AI education and training across the US, targeting coll
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 just got Gemini AI smarts, but there's a catch – here's how to see if you can get the free update
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Available for Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Requires Android 16 and One UI 8 One UI is still a beta for some Galaxy phones As promised, Samsung has begun the rollout of Gemini support to its Galaxy Buds 3 earbuds. It's a free update, and it's easy enough to get and install. But there's one caveat: you might need to install beta software on your phone. Gemini doesn't run on the earbuds thems
The Anker 521 Portable Power Station is back at its lowest-ever price at Amazon
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $60: As of Aug. 8, the Anker 521 Portable Power Station is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker 521 Portable Power Station $159.99 at Amazon $219.99 Save $60 It's always wise to have a portable power station on hand. Regardless if you're a seasoned camper, a road tripper, or you just want to be prepared for a power cu
The Soundcore V20i earbuds are at their lowest-ever price — save over 50% right now
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $26 : As of Aug. 8, the Soundcore V20i earbuds are on sale for $23.49 at Amazon. That's a 53% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore V20i $23.49 at Amazon $49.99 Save $26.50 Quality earbuds for under $25 is a deal we can get behind, and that's exactly what you'll find with this latest deal on Soundcore's V20i earbuds , now down to their lowest-ever price
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 8, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
Back to school, AI edition: College students get big discounts on AI tools like Gemini and Grammarly
Mashable / 2h
AI in schools has been a point of contention. On the one hand, some tools can definitely help get that mountain of homework done. On the other hand, some take it too far and help students cheat, which has befuddled college professors . If you’re ready to include AI in your studies in a responsible way, many companies are offering back-to-school specials on their tools. Per Google , universities s
DJI drones are flying off shelves — here’s where to get yours before a potential ban
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The DJI Mini 4K drone is available to purchase for $299 on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 4K Drone $299 at Amazon 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 , YouTubers , and filmmakers. That being said, we were surprised to see the DJI Mini 4K drone a
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 8, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
Best Christmas gifts for the 2025 holiday season
Mashable / 2h
Choosing the best Christmas gifts for the ones you love is either an epic quest that you look forward to every year — or one you dread. Luckily, we spend our days testing all the latest gadgets and gear , and we know exactly what to recommend. For 2025, our Christmas wishlist is simple: It's all of the things we've loved the most this year, from the tech we're putting to the test every week, to t
Weapons review: Youre not ready for Zach Creggers wild new horror film
Mashable / 2h
The last thing I ever want to do is overhype a movie, but just trust me when I say: You are not ready for Weapons . SEE ALSO: New 'Weapons' trailer deepens the mystery in a violent and creepy way I don't mean that in a "This is the scariest horror movie you'll ever see!" way, although writer-director Zach Cregger ( Barbarian ) stirs up plenty of frights that had my whole theater hollering. Instea
See the moon, sun, and planets using just your phone — the Hestia telescope is now $40 off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : The Hestia makes astronomy more accessible by transforming your smartphone’s camera into a telescope to explore the cosmos . Grab it with a tripod, case, solar filter, and more for less than $260. Capturing clear, detailed images of the night sky usually requires investing in a bulky telescope and learning how to use it. The Hestia changes that by turning the camera on your smartphone int
This handheld retro arcade is currently just $65 + free shipping
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Retropian Color handheld retro gaming console brings 10,000+ classic games to your pocket with a bright 3.5″ screen, 6-hour battery, and multiplayer support—all for $64.97 with free shipping through September 7. Remember blowing into cartridges and button-mashing your way through side-scrolling glory? Now you can relive those pixel-perfect memories — minus the bulky TV and tangled cord
This $20 tool lets you livestream your earwax removal in HD
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : Change up your ear cleaning routine with the Smart Camera Ear Cleaning Tool , now just $19.97 (reg. $39.99). Opens in a new window Credit: StackSocial Smart Camera Ear Cleaning Tool $19.97 $39.99 Save $20.02 It’s 2025, and it’s time to stop scooping ear wax with a cotton swab. Elevate your ear cleaning routine with the Smart Camera Ear Cleaning Tool , a handy gadget that lets you wireless
See what happens after dark with night vision binoculars, now $70 off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Make unforgettable memories this summer and beyond with the Mini Night Vision Binoculars , now just $89.99 (reg. $159.99). Opens in a new window Credit: StackSocial Mini Night Vision Binoculars with 2.4-inch Screen, 4x Zoom & 32GB Card $89.99 $159.99 Save $70.00 Want to squeeze a little more fun out of the summer? Maybe it’s time to make memories after dark, with a little help from the min
Air France and KLM customers may have had personal details exposed following data breach
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Unidentified hackers access Air France and KLM through a third-party service provider The attackers stole names, contact details, and more Passport data was not compromised Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have confirmed recently suffering cyberattacks in which both airlines lost sensitive customer data. The companies, both owned by the same airline holding firm, sent out data breach notif
Citi Credit Card 48-Month Bonus Rule: How It Works In Practice
One Mile at a Time / 3h
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to being approved for their cards and earning welcome bonuses on cards. While Amex has a “once in a lifetime” rule on earning welcome bonuses, Citi has a 48-month rule, and I want to go over the details of that in this post. Basic Citi credit card application rules Citi doesn’t have a strict limit on how many credit cards you
Chatbots Can Go Into a Delusional Spiral. Here’s How It Happens.
NYT > Technology / 3h
Over 21 days of talking with ChatGPT, an otherwise perfectly sane man became convinced that he was a real-life superhero. We analyzed the conversation.
'This looks hideous': the iPhone 17 Pro has been shown off in a new orange shade that you’re going to either love or hate
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
A video of an iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit in orange has leaked This shade is far more eye-catching than most Pro iPhone colors Viewers are very mixed on whether it's a good color or not Leaks suggest that – along with understated black, white, and dark blue shades – the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max might be sold in orange, and now a video has given us our best look yet at a dummy unit in that
Why enterprises can’t afford to ignore cloud optimization in 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Enterprise cloud demands have evolved beyond the early drivers of adoption. Now, more than ever, businesses must be prepared to scale at a moment’s notice. Meeting unexpected user demand while maintaining service levels is an ongoing challenge. At the same time, cloud computing workloads are becoming increasingly specialized, requiring optimized solutions across CPUs, DPUs, and AI accelerators to
Trump executive order allows cryptocurrency in 401(k) retirement funds
81Mashable / 4h
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to make it easier to include cryptocurrency in Americans' 401(k) retirement funds. It's a potentially risky move that has been criticised by financial experts. SEE ALSO: Stablecoin bill advances in U.S. Senate as Trump critics call to end his crypto dealings Announced on Thursday, Trump's new executive order instructs the U.S. Department of Lab
One AI image generator lets you create NSFW art, and it’s only £37 for life
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Create anything, even NSFW art, with a lifetime subscription to Imagiyo for only £36.50. Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) £36.50 £368.69 Save £332.19 Digital creativity has never been more accessible, yet many of us remember the days when crafting a single image meant wrestling with layers and plugins for hours on end.
Donald Trump Orders Crackdown on Politically Motivated ‘Debanking’
200+Wired / 5h
In a new executive order, the US president has called on federal regulators to investigate and punish banks for alleged discrimination against conservatives and certain types of business.
Unified data, smarter AI: how to unlock business value responsibly
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 5h
‘Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should’. While this famous line from Jurassic Park is a poignant reminder of the dangers of unchecked ambition, it can also be applied to today’s rapidly evolving and fragmented AI landscape. The mainstream availability of AI has compounded issues with shadow IT, as employees increasingly sidestep gove
Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store
100+BBC News / 7h
Robots on sale at the store include humanoid butlers, chess partners and dogs.
xAI’s legal chief steps down after whirlwind year
TechCrunch / 7h
Robert Keele said this week that he has stepped down as xAI’s head of legal after just over a year, saying he wants to spend more time with his children. In his announcement, Keele also acknowledged “daylight between our worldviews” with boss Elon Musk, who hasn’t commented on Keele’s exit. “I love my two toddlers […]
Hurdle hints and answers for August 8, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
How to watch Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Chelsea vs. Bayer Leverkusen for free on Channel 5 . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Fresh from winning the Club World Cup , Chelsea are looking to build some momentum before the start of the new Premier League season. Before their opening game against Crystal Palace, Chelsea face off against Bayern Leverkusen and AC Milan. If you want
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 8, 2025
Mashable / 7h
We're a day away from the full moon, so let's see what's happening in the current lunar cycle. This is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. So, what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 8? What is today’s moon
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 8, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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 8, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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 8, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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
Report that Tesla Dojo Project Disbanded
Next Big Future / 10h
Bloomberg is reporting that the Tesla Dojo chip project is being disbanded. The lead Peter Bannon and 20 others are going into another company Density AI. The team recently lost about 20 workers to newly formed DensityAI, and the remaining Dojo workers are being reassigned to other data center and compute projects within Tesla according ... Read more
Weapons twisty ending, explained: What happened to the missing kids?
Mashable / 10h
Warning: This contains spoilers for the ending of Weapons . Well, that was intense, wasn't it? Zach Cregger's Weapons is every bit as twisty and horrific as the trailers have suggested, with an ending that answers many questions while leaving others a bit more open-ended. From the missing children to the whole "weapons" motif, we've tried to unpack everything below. What's Weapons about? The Barb
ChatGPT is inside your Gmail inbox and reviewing your calendar (with your permission)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
OpenAI's GPT-5 debut included the reveal of a new integration that allows ChatGPT Pro users to link their Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts directly to the chatbot ChatGPT can summarize your day, create a schedule, and flag important emails Though an opt-in feature requiring user confirmation, privacy issues are likely to be raised The spectacle of GPT-5 may have overshadowed some of Op
New executive order puts all grants under political control
400+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Thursday, the Trump administration issued an executive order asserting political control over grant funding, including all federally supported research. The order requires that any announcement of funding opportunities be reviewed by the head of the agency or someone they designate, which means a political appointee will have the ultimate say over what areas of science the US funds. Individual
After Mount Vesuvius Demolished Pompeii, People Returned to Live Among the Ruins
Gizmodo / 11h
Archaeologists are bringing to light a forgotten slice of Pompeiian history.
Secretive, Peter Thiel-Founded ‘Tech Bilderberg” Group Is Moving Up in the World
39Gizmodo / 11h
Where well-connected folks sit around and discuss naughty ideas that the American peasantry just wouldn't get.
Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts
32BBC News / 12h
The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.
