Monday, August 04, 2025

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Technology News and More...




Leak claims the PS6 could have triple the performance as the PS5 for the same price
86Engadget / 10h
We're nearly five years out from the release of the original PlayStation 5 and rumors of Sony's next-gen console are starting to bubble up to the surface. In a YouTube video from Moore's Law is Dead , the leaker shares extensive information about the PlayStation 6's possible specs, starting price and release timing. It's always important to take these early leaks with a large grain of salt and Mo





50+ of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
47Mashable / 22h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available to take for free on edX. It's got to the point where what once was a secret is now common knowledge, but for those still in the dark, we want to point out that you can take a wide range of online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world for absolutely nothing. That's right, you can become a stude





How to Make GRUB Appear on Boot and Customize Its Appearance
23How-To Geek / 19h
Are you a dual-booter running a Linux-Windows or even a Linux-Linux dual-boot system? Have you ever lost booting access to one of your OSes or want to be prepared for if and when that happens? If yes, you need to master GRUB and its capabilities to get more control over the boot process.






Tech Now
BBC News / 5min
Joe Tidy explores how the rise of artificial intelligence may play out.






Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash


66BBC News / 5min
The company's self-driving technology failed to prevent a 2019 crash which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend in Florida.





The next big thing in AI is agents, but is your data ready?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 27min
Artificial intelligence continues to fundamentally change how we do business, and in the past year, a new innovation has entered the spotlight. AI agents are being adopted at record speed across organizations, from marketing to data management to customer service, with the promise to streamline decisions, engage customers and boost productivity for companies to drive business value. We’ve seen AI





1MinAI, all-in-one AI tool for life for just $40
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: Put all your AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, and Leonardo.AI in one place with a lifetime subscription to 1minAI , an all-in-one AI app, on sale for just $39.99 (reg. $234). Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1minAI: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 at The Mashable Shop $234 Save $194.01 The free version of some AI models like ChatGPT can get the job done, but if you want the good stuff,






Strengthening the UK's data center infrastructure
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 48min
The UK government's designation of data centers as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) underscores their vital role in national operations and economic stability. This recognition comes with increased scrutiny and highlights the need for robust cybersecurity , especially in the face of escalating global threats. While significant investment is pouring into the UK data center sector, a critical





Hurdle hints and answers for August 4, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 4, 2025
Mashable / 3h
We're getting closer to this month's full moon, but let's take a look at where we are in the lunar cycle first. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. So, what's happening with the moon tonight,





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 4, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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 4, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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 4, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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





Big 6 Tech Net Income Heading to Over $1 Trillion Combined
Next Big Future / 8h
Google and Microsoft have both gone over $100 billion in annual net income. The big technology companies are growing by as much as 20-25% each year. Their combined annual net income is already over $500 billion. By 2027, they will have combined net income over $700 billion and should reach over $1 trillion combined net ... Read more





$80 Games Don't Just Make Sense, They're Long Overdue
How-To Geek / 8h
Companies have slowly been hiking the prices of games from the time-honored $60 to $70 or even $80, eliciting much grumbling from gamers. However, games should probably cost more than that, and I'd still pay for them anyway.





How to Schedule Emails in Outlook for Web
How-To Geek / 8h
The emails I now send arrive in my recipients’ inboxes at 9 AM sharp. Not because I’ve started waking up early, but because I’ve learned to use the Schedule Send feature in Outlook Web.





Apple might be building its own AI ‘answer engine’
TechCrunch / 9h
Apple is reportedly working to create a lightweight competitor to ChatGPT.





You can watch Pokémon the Movie 2000 for free on YouTube right now
Engadget / 9h
The official Pokémon TV YouTube channel is continuing its summer movie watch party with another classic: Pokémon the Movie 2000 . The entire movie is available to watch now for free, for a limited time. It follows Pokémon: The First Movie , which was temporarily released on the channel in July, and next up will be Pokémon 3: The Movie. I have distinct memories of seeing these movies in theaters,





Mastercard denies pressuring game platforms, Valve tells a different story
TechCrunch / 10h
Mastercard seemingly denied playing a role in a recent marketplace crackdown on games with adult content, while Valve says the pressure was indirect.





‘Someone Else Can Pick Him Up’: Parents Refuse To Miss Flight, Leave 10-Year Old Behind At Airport Over Expired Passport
25View from the Wing / 10h
A few days ago two parents left their 10 year old behind at the Barcelona airport because they discovered at check-in that his passport had expired and lacked a visa for travel. They boarded their flight without him, figuring that a relative could pick him up later instead of delaying their trip. Continue reading ...





Quordle hints and answers for Monday, August 4 (game #1288)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, August 3 (game #1287) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going





NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, August 4 (game #785)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 3 (game #784) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever w





NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 4 (game #519)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, August 3 (game #518) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle,





Transfer Capital One Miles To Avianca Lifemiles With 15% Bonus
500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
The avianca lifemiles program is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs , thanks to the solid redemption rates on Star Alliance partners, plus all the ways there are to earn miles with the program. Not only does lifemiles often have promotions on purchased miles , but the program also partners with major transferable points currencies . We’ve seen a new transfer bonus introduced for lifemiles





‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Star Lucy Finally Comes to ‘Guilty Gear Strive’
Gizmodo / 10h
After making it through 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners,' Lucy's taking a vacation in 'Guilty Gear Strive' later this month.





How to Protect Your iPhone Against the Summer Heat
How-To Geek / 11h
It seems to happen at least once a year. I’m enjoying the warmer Pennsylvania temperatures after a cold winter and spring, and my iPhone starts acting up thanks to the higher temperatures. That’s when I know it’s too hot outside and when I need to take extra measures to protect my handset so I don’t encounter significant issues.





HBO Max Lost Two More Cartoon Network Classics This Week
20Gizmodo / 11h
'If you're a Cartoon Network show from the mid-2000s, ya can't stay here,' declares HBO Max.





3 Obscure Windows Apps to Try This Month (August 2025)
How-To Geek / 11h
The best part about Windows is that you'll find dedicated applications for almost any task you can imagine. For instance, there are applications like Google Chrome for browsing the internet and Adobe Reader for managing PDF files. Likewise, I’m going to share three lesser-known Windows apps you’ll wish you had started using sooner.





Amex Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card Review: Best For Marriott Spending
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply for now the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards , meaning consumers have lots of options to choose from. In this post, I want to take a close look at the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card . Let’s look at various aspects of the card, including the welcome offer, annual fee, return on spending, an





Best Manned Interstellar Missions Use Dynamic Soaring
Next Big Future / 11h
If we are sending manned interstellar missions to other star systems, it becomes very hard to keep masses and power levels nearly reasonable. Interstellar travel missions really work out better after humanity has scaled up overall human power levels by a thousand or even a million times by industrializing the solar system. Various anticipated propulsion ... Read more





Which purchases count as dining with the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve?
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) and its more budget-friendly sibling, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ), are among the best travel credit cards due to their amazing earning rates. They both earn 3 Chase Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on dining purchases worldwide, plus 4 points per dollar spent on flights and hotels booked direct on the Sapphire





I Use This Free App to Boost My Laptop’s Sound Quality
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you frustrated with your laptop's poor sound output? If so, then I would recommend using the FxSound app to improve your laptop's sound quality.





Anthropic reportedly cut OpenAI access to Claude
Mashable / 12h
It seems OpenAI has been caught with its hands in the proverbial cookie jar. Anthropic has reportedly cut off OpenAI’s access to Anthropic’s APIs over what Anthropic is calling a terms of service breach. SEE ALSO: OpenAI pulls ChatGPT feature that let user chats appear in Google Search results As reported by Wired , multiple sources claim that OpenAI has been cut off from Anthropic’s APIs. Allege





Amazon is toying around with putting ads in Alexa+
Mashable / 12h
It’s the end of another quarter, which means it’s time for yet another earnings call with concerning ideas for generating more revenue. This time around, it's Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who told shareholders on Thursday that there’s “significant financial opportunity” in delivering ads through Alexa+, the company’s new AI-powered voice assistant. “I think over time, there will be opportunities, you k





The Best Fun-to-Drive Small Luxury Crossover Under $40,000
How-To Geek / 12h
Finding a small luxury crossover that’s genuinely fun to drive under $40,000 can be a challenge, but one model stands out as the clear choice for enthusiasts. It combines playful handling, premium touches, and everyday usability, all at a price that won’t stretch your budget.





‘Starfinder: Afterlight’ Brings Paizo’s TTRPG to Video Games
Gizmodo / 12h
The first-ever 'Starfinder' video game will have a Kickstarter campaign soon ahead of its Early Access launch on PC in 2026.





Air Traffic Controller Suspended After Teen Son Gives Takeoff Clearance To Packed Airbus A330 [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...





Potentially tens of thousands of faulty Nvidia AI chips end up in these obscure Chinese repair shops — it may mask something even more vital
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
AI chip repair firms in China are thriving due to heavy demand surge Smuggled GPUs fuel a booming underground repair market amid US export restrictions Chinese shops simulate data centers and fix hundreds of chips monthly at scale A quiet but growing business has