AOL's dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer
300+Engadget / 10h
It may have been decades since you last heard the crunching screeches of connecting with dial-up Internet, but AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service on September 30, officially marking the end of an era in Internet history. As first spotted by PC Gamer , AOL made the surprising announcement in a post buried in its AOL Help pages. Along with the dial-up service, AOL Dialer software and
U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China
500+NYT > Technology / 5h
In a highly unusual arrangement with President Trump, the companies are expected to kick 15 percent of what they make in China to the U.S. government.
Everything you need to know about the EU's ETIAS 'visa' requirements coming in late 2026
400+The Points Guy Articles / 12h
After numerous false starts , the European Travel Information and Authorization System, which will be required to visit most European countries, will launch in late 2026. But now it will cost even more. After originally pricing the ETIAS fee at 7 euros (roughly $8), the European Union recently increased the cost to 20 euros (about $23). Although sometimes referred to as a "visa," this is actually
Musk's Tesla applies to supply power to British homes
BBC News / 1h
If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow the US firm to take on the UK's dominant suppliers.
Internxt Cloud Storage just dropped their price for a 10TB lifetime subscription
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Replace your monthly Dropbox subscription with a 10TB Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Plan on sale for $279.99 with code STORAGE20 . Opens in a new window Credit: Internxt Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB Plan $279.99 $2,999 Save $2,719.01 with code STORAGE20 Cloud storage subscriptions are expensive, even if they don't seem like it at first. Dropbox's cheapest plan is $9
Hurdle hints and answers for August 11, 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
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 11, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The moon is getting less bright each night following the full moon. Why, you ask? It's to do with the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. So, what's happening with the moon tonigh
AOL Will Shut Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating)
39NYT > Technology / 1h
The company said the service, synonymous with the early days of the internet, will be discontinued on Sept. 30.
Tribit Stormbox Mini+ Review: A Great Cheap Portable Speaker
Wired / 2h
If you want a great cheap Bluetooth speaker (or a pair) this is a new WIRED favorite.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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
Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US
100BBC News / 4h
One global trade expert told the BBC that the agreement is "unprecedented".
Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere
TechCrunch / 5h
Security researcher Eaton Zveare told TechCrunch that the flaws he discovered in the carmaker's centralized dealer portal exposed vast access to customer and vehicle data. With this access, Zveare said he could remotely take over a customer's account and unlock their cars, and more.
Why investors just bet $85M on this Indian company’s generic drug strategy
TechCrunch / 6h
Truemeds has taken a different route from other Indian online pharmacies — and it has helped the startup double its revenue.
The Real Reason You Haven’t Been Replaced by AI Yet
36Gizmodo / 6h
AI is already powerful enough to replace millions of jobs. The only thing stopping the mass layoffs isn't technology. It's that no CEO wants to be the first one to face the political firestorm.
A Kentucky Town Experimented With AI. The Results Were Stunning
Gizmodo / 7h
In a divided America, a Kentucky town used AI to strip away political labels and discovered its residents agree on almost everything.
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Amex: Is There A Better Option?
44One Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Apply for now the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy has a large co-branded credit card portfolio, with cards issued by both American Express and Chase. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card ( review ) is one of the newest cards in the portfolio, and it’s kind of in the middle of the pack when it comes to the annual fee. While the card has an excellent w
Paying For First Class Can Cost Less Than Coach—And It’s Happening A Lot More Now
20View from the Wing / 8h
American has become very aggressive in making upgrade offers, especially on flights that don’t appear to be selling in domestic first class. But it’s not just buy ups where American has gone down market. Looking for a one-way trip from Washington DC to Austin that I need in the coming weeks, the first 9 options all had first class just $100 more than coach. Continue reading ...
‘Weapons’ Runs to Big $70M Global Opening in Debut Weekend
Gizmodo / 8h
While 'Weapons' had most of the box office glory, the newly released 'Freakier Friday' also managed to hold its own.
Windows vs. Linux: Which Is Best for Your Homelab?
How-To Geek / 8h
It seems like the fight between Windows and Linux will never end. When it comes to running your homelab, which of the two iconic operating systems are best? The answer is pretty clear, and it doesn’t lean in Microsoft’s favor.
Capital One Venture Rewards vs. Capital One Venture X: Worth the extra $300?
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card provides great value to occasional travelers who want to maximize the miles they earn. This card features a $95 annual fee and earns at least 2 miles per dollar on all purchases. Its flashier sibling, the $395-annual-fee Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card , offers an enhanced travel experience to compete with other premium products like The Plati
Best Workplace Comedies to Stream on Peacock Right Now
How-To Geek / 9h
I love a good workplace comedy, especially now that I work from home. Still, work is work, and at the end of a long weekday, the last thing we want to think about is, well, work. However, when it comes to escaping your reality for heartily laughable doses of relatability and absurdity, there’s nothing better than bingeing a good workplace sitcom.
The hidden cost of living amid Mark Zuckerberg’s $110M compound
TechCrunch / 9h
Mark Zuckerberg has spent 14 years gobbling up his leafy Palo Alto neighborhood, according to a New York Times report detailing how the Meta CEO has purchased 11 properties for over $110 million to create his own personal fiefdom in Crescent Park. The piecemeal compound features a main residence, guest homes, manicured gardens, and a […]
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 10, 2025
Mashable / 9h
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
AOL Dial-Up Internet Is Dead
How-To Geek / 9h
Remember the times when you had to make sure no one in your household was using the phone before logging online? The age of dial-up internet is distant now, with broadband and fiber internet being present in most households, but the service has been kept around. Now, though, it's going offline in less than a couple of months.
Not so smart anymore - researchers hack into a Gemini-powered smart home by hijacking...Google Calendar?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Experts warn a single calendar entry can silently hijack your smart home without your knowledge Researchers proved AI can be hacked to control smart homes using only words Saying “thanks” triggered Gemini to switch on the lights and boil water automatically The promise of AI-integrated homes has long included convenience, automation, and efficiency, however, a new study from researchers at Tel Av
Disabled Traveler Sues American Airlines Over Disregard For Law
One Mile at a Time / 9h
A couple of days ago, I covered a lawsuit whereby a disabled passenger sued American Airlines over a recent experience on a transatlantic flight. She reached out regarding my story, and I have to issue an apology, as I didn’t do justice to the core of the complaint, and that’s my fault. I promise to try and do better in the future, starting with covering this topic once again, to accurately refle
OpenAI Brings Back Fan-Favorite GPT-4o After a Massive User Revolt
27Gizmodo / 9h
The move is a stunning reversal, proving that even the most powerful AI company can't ignore a mutiny from its loyal user base.
I Installed openSUSE Linux, Here's What Surprised Me
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you consider a jump to openSUSE as your operating system? A couple of weeks ago, I made the jump. I overwrote my Garuda Linux installation on my desktop computer with openSUSE Tumbleweed.
‘Release Us For Moral Reasons’: Brussels Airlines Faces Baggage Handler Revolt As Tel Aviv Flights Resume This Week
59View from the Wing / 10h
Brussels Airlines is set to relaunch Tel Aviv service on August 13, but the baggage-handling workforce that would service the flights is urging against it and demanding that workers be permitted to refuse to work any Tel Aviv routes without penalty. Continue reading ...
Get an AI investment coach for life for just A$84
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Sterling Stock Picker has an AI that helps you invest in the stock market, and it's only A$84 for life. Use code SAVE20 through 7 September. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription AU$84 AU$747 Save AU$663 with code SAVE20 The stock market has been especially volatile lately, but that doesn't mean you have to wait to invest. A new sp
Earn rewards with Chase’s Refer-A-Friend program
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
A referral bonus is a win-win. When you refer a friend to a new card, you earn bonus points, miles or cash back without making any purchases. Your friend can also earn a substantial welcome offer after meeting a spending requirement . Chase's Refer-A-Friend program is generous. If you hold certain Chase credit cards (including Chase's suite of cobranded cards with United, Hyatt, Southwest, IHG, M
James Mardsen’s Happy to Be Cyclops Again for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
57Gizmodo / 10h
Hopefully 'Avengers: Doomsday' does like 'X-Men '97' and lets Cyclops be cool and right when he's on screen.
The computer science dream has become a nightmare
68TechCrunch / 10h
Well, the coding-equals-prosperity promise has officially collapsed. Fresh computer science graduates are facing unemployment rates of 6.1% to 7.5% — more than double what biology and art history majors are experiencing, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York study. A crushing New York Times piece highlights what’s happening on the ground. The […]
Apple may launch App Intents alongside the upgraded Siri next spring
Mashable / 10h
We already know that Apple is planning to launch a major AI-infused Siri upgrade next year, but it might be better than we thought. Mark Gurman's latest Power On newsletter at Bloomberg contains interesting information about App Intents , an existing feature that Gurman says will get a big upgrade next spring when the new, smarter Siri launches. When this feature is live, users will be able to us
The British Airways First Class Concorde Room Gets the Hype—But This London Heathrow Lounge Blows It Away
View from the Wing / 11h
The aesthetic of the space, combined with excellent restaurant-style dining (Cathay’s food > BA’s) and a calmer, more polished service make this one of the best outstation first class lounges anywhere. Continue reading ...
An updated Siri that interacts with apps reportedly won't be here until next spring
Engadget / 11h
A Siri that does way more than just setting a timer or writing down a reminder may still be nearly a year away. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , Apple plans to release an overhauled version of Siri in the spring, which will be enhanced by the new App Intents feature. Gurman reported that the upgraded Siri will handle more complex tasks within apps, like commenting on an Instagram post, addi
Why I Still Prefer to Watch Videos on My Smallest Screen
How-To Geek / 11h
When we buy TVs, we try to get the biggest that we can afford. It stands to reason that bigger screens are better for watching videos. Yet time and again, I end up watching more on one of the smallest screens I own.
Stanford sticks with legacy admissions
22TechCrunch / 11h
Stanford University has confirmed its admissions policies for fall 2026 will continue considering legacy status, a decision that could influence access to one of Silicon Valley’s most important talent pipelines. Stanford is also ending its test-optional policy, requiring SAT or ACT scores for the first time since 2021. According to the Stanford Daily, the university […]
Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after five years leading Diablo
Engadget / 11h
Rod Fergusson, the general manager of the Diablo franchise for the last five years, is leaving Blizzard. Fergusson announced the move on social media, but didn't say where he's going next. Before joining Blizzard in 2020 to lead Diablo , Fergusson was studio head at The Coalition, where he oversaw Gears of War. "After five years driving the Diablo franchise with four big launches, it’s time to st
8 Tricks I Use to Type Faster on My iPhone
How-To Geek / 11h
Being able to type quickly on your iPhone can make you more proficient at various tasks, be it web searches, drafting emails, or texting with friends or family. That said, it's not a skill you can develop overnight.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Suddenly Sold Out (Sort Of)
100+Gizmodo / 11h
After disastrous sales and crashing resale values, the cheapest version of Tesla's sci-fi pickup suddenly has a multi-week wait time. Is this the start of a comeback or just a last-gasp buying frenzy?
3D printing and AI will bring in 'new era of nuclear construction' - but how safe is it?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
3D printers built complex concrete parts faster, yet long-term durability remains largely untested Oak Ridge finished reactor shielding in days, raising speed-versus-safety debates across the industry Advanced construction methods rely more on software, reducing labor yet increasing system dependence In East Tennessee, a 3D printer arm has been used to build concrete shielding columns for a nucle
‘Helluva Boss’ Team Breaches Tumblr Containment With ‘Homestuck’ Animated Series
22Gizmodo / 11h
Andrew Hussie's popular webcomic 'Homestuck' is getting an animated lease on life with a pilot from 'Hazbin Hotel' studio Spindlehorse.
All Nippon Airways Plans Free Viasat Wi-Fi In All Classes… Eventually
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
We’ve seen a trend lately whereby more airlines have made free Wi-Fi available for more passengers. Japanese Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has made nice progress with this over the past year or so, and has now announced plans to improve that even further. However, we’ll have to be (really, really) patient… ANA currently offers free Wi-Fi to select passengers ANA currently offers
Best-Selling Luxury Car of 2025 (So Far)
How-To Geek / 12h
The luxury market is packed with tough competition. Put SUVs to the wayside and focus on cars, and BMW has decimated rivals like Lexus and Cadillac, with the 4-Series standing out as the best-selling luxury car in 2025.
The Great American EV Tax Credit Rush Has Begun
29Gizmodo / 12h
A looming deadline to claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit has sparked a buying frenzy, and Tesla is already reaping the benefits.
Ubisoft may have prematurely revealed FX's TV adaptation of Far Cry
Engadget / 12h
A post on Ubisoft's news page reportedly announced that FX is working on a TV show adaptation of the Far Cry franchise . The page has since been taken down and entering the website redirects to Ubisoft's landing page for company news. However, several
