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SWISS Airbus A350-900s With New Cabins Coming Fall 2025

500+One Mile at a Time / 17h
In late 2022, SWISS formally announced that it would add Airbus A350s to its fleet. Several weeks ago, SWISS shared details about when it would start taking delivery of these jets, and what the first long haul destination would be. There’s now an additional update, as the airline has also scheduled the plane on flights within Europe, for crew familiarization flights. SWISS adding at least 10 Airb





NYT Pips hints, answers for August 24
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





NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, August 24 (game #805)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, August 23 (game #804) . Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's cle






Hurdle hints and answers for August 24, 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 24, 2025
Mashable / 1h
The moon is starting to make a reappearance as we enter a new phase of 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. 24. What i





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 24, 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





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 24, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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





NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, August 24 (game #539)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, August 23 (game #538) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wo





Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, August 24 (game #1308)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
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 Saturday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, August 23 (game #1307) . Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still g





Scientists Have Identified the Origin of an Extraordinarily Powerful Outer Space Radio Wave
Wired / 6h
In March 2025 the Earth was hit by a fast radio burst as energetic as the sun, but lasting only milliseconds.





Blade Runner 2099 will reportedly be released next year on Prime Video
Engadget / 7h
Amazon's Blade Runner limited series finally has a release window. Deadline reports that the upcoming sequel show, Blade Runner 2099 , is slated for a 2026 release on Prime Video. The story at this point remains a mystery, though the title suggests it'll take place 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 . Ridley Scott is said to be involved in the production. It was revealed last year tha





Stop Adding Transfer Partners – Let Points Buy Elite Status, Lounge Access And Upgrades Immediately
View from the Wing / 8h
Status partners would be a way to generate real excitement and among cardmembers. And members redeeming their points this way are getting more value from their card so would spend more, shifting wallet share to the product that offered it. Continue reading ...





Kumail Nanjiani Reveals His ‘Eternals’ Future That Could’ve Been
Gizmodo / 8h
Marvel doesn't seem keen to return to the Eternals, but it apparently had some long-term plans for the characters, including...a video game?





CBO Forecasts Tariffs Will Reduce US Deficits by $4 Trillion from 2025-2035
Next Big Future / 8h
The CBO (Congressional Budget Office) projecst that increases in tariffs implemented during the period from January 6, 2025, to August 19 will decrease primary deficits (which exclude net outlays for interest) by $3.3 trillion if the higher tariffs persist for the 2025‒2035 period. This will also reduce federal outlays for interest by an additional $0.7 ... Read more





Smartphone Designs Stalled: Why OEMs Are Sticking to Tried-and-True Looks
How-To Geek / 8h
You've probably noticed a trend with recent smartphone launches that not everyone loves. The new Google Pixel 10 series looks almost identical to last year's Pixel 9 series, and the Samsung Galaxy S25 series looked very, very similar to last year's Galaxy S24 series. I don't think that's a big deal—let me explain.





Weekly Review: August 23, 2025
One Mile at a Time / 8h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ve been with family this week, splitting time between visiting my mom in the Tampa area and being at home in Miami. I’m planning a review trip for early September, and I’m currently in the planning phases of that, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, I dunno… I heard some airline changed their frequent program this week, or something? 😉





OpenAI warns against SPVs and other ‘unauthorized’ investments
TechCrunch / 8h
OpenAI isn't the only AI company looking to crack down on SPVs.





Nvidia quietly unveiled its fastest mini PC ever, capable of topping 2070 TFLOPS - and if you squint enough, you might even think it looks like an RTX 5090
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Jetson T5000 claims 2070 TFLOPS performance through Blackwell GPU architecture Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit transforms a compact board into workstation-level computing T4000 is positioned as a lighter, cost-efficient alternative option Nvidia has expanded its Jetson lineup with the Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit, a compact platform that carries the new Jetson T5000 system-on-module. Marketed as a





Are Home Theaters Doomed by Streaming's Low Quality?
How-To Geek / 8h
While the shine of streaming services seems to be dulling right now, there's no getting around the fact that in the long run plastic discs with movies and shows on them will probably stop being a thing.





9 Things Vivaldi Does Better Than Other Browsers
How-To Geek / 8h
Vivaldi is the first truly unique browser I ever came across. It feels like it's built on a cohesive philosophy entirely, and even if other browsers can't copy that philosophy, they can steal the many awesome features this browser has.





Eurowings Adds “Real” A320neo Business Class, A Rarity In Europe
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Business class on narrow body jets within Europe is known for being lackluster, generally just consisting of economy seats with blocked middles and improved service. A few months ago, a Lufthansa Group carrier announced it would install more comfortable seats in business class on narrow body aircraft. Ironically, it’s not a full service airline like Lufthansa or SWISS that’s doing this, but inste





Overwatch 2 will allow KBM on console, but you'll be up against PC players
Engadget / 9h
Overwatch 2 console players will officially be able to use a keyboard and mouse starting with the release of Season 18. In patch notes posted ahead of the new season, the Overwatch 2 team says matchmaking pools will be tweaked slightly so players are sorted into a Mouse and Keyboard Pool and a Controller Pool. Those playing on a console using keyboard and mouse (KBM) inputs will be paired with PC





Amazon AGI Labs chief defends his reverse acquihire
TechCrunch / 9h
The former Adept CEO said he hopes to be "remembered more as "an AI research innovator" than a "a deal structure innovator."





A Used VW ID.4 Proves Going EV Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
How-To Geek / 9h
If you want an affordable EV , buying used is still the smartest move. With new EVs averaging around $60,000 in the U.S., getting a nice one without spending a fortune can be tricky.





See How David Corenswet Became Superman in His Audition Tape
Gizmodo / 9h
If you left 'Superman' thinking Corenswet was born to play this character, his audition tape will further prove you right.





Why Your Phone Blocks Screenshots in Secure Apps
How-To Geek / 9h
Sometimes you try to take a screenshot, but it turns out blank, or your phone freezes for a second and shows you a toast that it couldn't take the screenshot. It's a feature, not a bug.





This is probably the fastest PC under $1000 right now - Geekom A9 Max can drive four 8K monitors, runs an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 APU and has Windows 11 Pro
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Geekom mini PC combines AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor with Radeon 890M graphics Ships with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, expandable to 128GB RAM and 8TB storage Wide port selection includes USB4, HDMI 2.1, and support for four 8K monitors Geekom has launched the A9 Max, a compact desktop usually priced at $1,199 but currently available for $999. The PC combines AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor with Radeon





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 23, 2025
Mashable / 10h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th





This New Feature Lets You Quickly Recover Windows 11 After a Boot Failure
How-To Geek / 10h
The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is not a very uncommon sight on a Windows PC. While most of the time you will be able to get rid of the BSOD with a simple restart, at other times you might require expert guidance. To make it easier for you, Microsoft has introduced Quick Machine Recovery, a new feature that quickly recovers your Windows 11 PC if it fails to boot properly.





‘It’s Not Going to Slow Down’: The Tech Stock Everyone Is Watching This Week
Gizmodo / 10h
It has signaled it is willing to play ball with Trump's aggressive attempts to take stakes in major tech companies.





‘Blade Runner 2099’ Gets Official 2026 Window by Prime Video
Gizmodo / 10h
After an extended period of silence, Prime Video's finally planted a flag for 'Blade Runner 2099' to hit next year.





When Everyone Has Airport Lounge Access Nobody Does: #73 On The Waitlist Proves Your $700 Premium Card Isn’t Premium
View from the Wing / 10h
Nowhere in the country should passengers be easier to accommodate in lounge than New York JFK's terminal 4, and yet we see 40 minutes to get into several of them at the same time. Continue reading ...





Apple claims an ex-employee stole Apple Watch trade secrets for Oppo
Engadget / 10h
Apple is going after another one of its previous employees for allegedly sharing trade secrets with a new employer. Apple's lawsuit listed Chen Shi, a former employee who worked on the Apple Watch team, along with Oppo , as defendants, claiming they "conspired to steal Apple’s trade secrets." According to the lawsuit, Shi worked as a Sensor System Architect for the Apple Watch from January 2020 t





7 Cool Ways I Use Google Maps Beyond Navigation
How-To Geek / 10h
Google Maps is mainly used to navigate from one place to another, but what if I told you that you could use it for many other purposes as well? Here are seven ways I use Google Maps besides navigation.





Canada Will Agree to US Trade Demands in After A Few More Months
Next Big Future / 11h
On August 22, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will remove many of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods compliant with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, also known as USMCA), effective September 1. This affects over 85% of bilateral trade, exempting it from tariffs, and is intended to de-escalate tensions and intensify negotiations for ... Read more





SpaceX Starship Flight 10 Tomorrow
Next Big Future / 11h
The tenth test flight of SpaceX Starship is scheduled for Sunday, August 24, with the launch window opening at 6:30 p.m. CT. The booster on this flight test is attempting several flight experiments to gather real-world performance data on future flight profiles and off-nominal scenarios. The Super Heavy booster will attempt these experiments while on ... Read more





Regression in Python: How to Find Relationships in Your Data
How-To Geek / 11h
Simply collecting data is not enough. You can fill spreadsheets with data, but it's useless if you can't act on it. Regression is one of the most powerful statistical tools for finding relationships in data. Python makes it easy, and it's much more flexible than a spreadsheet. Put down that pencil and straightedge and pick up Python instead. Here's how to get started.





The 6 Best Airplane Bathrooms On Any Airline: The A380 Reigns Supreme
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
When most people think of airplane bathrooms, it’s probably not a nice image that comes to mind. Airlines have largely shrunk bathrooms on newer aircraft significantly, and at times they’re also not very well maintained. That’s not true across the board, though. In premium cabins, we’ve seen airlines introduce some pretty amazing amenities in recent years, and that even includes awesome bathrooms





Why I'm Glad Samsung Phones Come With So Much Bloat
How-To Geek / 11h
Samsung Galaxy devices have a reputation among many Android fans. They’re bloated. They come with far more software than a phone from Google, Motorola, or OnePlus. But, you know what? I'd say that's a good thing.





Chipotle drone delivery: Zipotle rolling out flying burritos
Mashable / 11h
Chipotle is rolling out drone delivery. That means your next burrito could come zipping down out of the sky...for...whatever reason. The fast casual chain announced this week it was rolling out what it's calling "Zipotle" to a small number of customers. Zipotle is a reference to Zipline, an autonomous drone delivery company, which will do the dropping off for Chipotle. Right now, Zipotle will be





Pixel 10 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: Tensor G5 Is Good, but Apple’s A18 Pro Is Better
How-To Geek / 11h
The Pixel 10 Pro is here, and it comes with a similar price tag as the iPhone 16 Pro. So, for $999, which of the handsets suits you better? Is it the Tensor G5-powered Pixel or the iPhone that features the A18 Pro chipset? Let's find out.





Politicians Are Trying to Make It Illegal to Sue AI Companies
Futurism / 11h
If you thought tech companies were your overlords now , wait till you hear about this wonky piece of legislation being cooked up in Colorado. As The Lever reports , a bill proposed in the state's legislature last year would make it outright illegal for individuals to sue AI companies for violating the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, blocking off one of the few meaningful means of recourse for c





Using AI for Work Could Land You on the Receiving End of a Nasty Lawsuit
Futurism / 11h
For all its hype, artificial intelligence isn't without its psychological , environmental , and even spiritual hazards . Perhaps the most pressing concern on an individual level, though, is that it puts users on the hook for a nearly infinite number of legal hazards — even at work, as it turns out. A recent breakdown by The Register highlights the legal dangers of AI use, especially in corporate





Foldable Phones: 1-Year Durability Test Reveals Surprising Results
How-To Geek / 12h
Foldables have more moving parts than conventional phones, but that doesn’t mean they’re fragile. I’ve been using foldable phones for over a year now, and here’s how they’ve held up.





Assassin's Creed Mirage will get fresh content later this year and it'll be completely free
Engadget / 12h
The Assassin's Creed fanbase may be waiting for the first DLC for Assassin's Creed Shadows , but Ubisoft instead confirmed new content for its previous title, Assassin's Creed Mirage . The studio announced on the official Assassin's Creed X account that there will be a new story chapter and missions for protagonist Basim, who will venture into ninth-century alUla. More importantly, the DLC will b





Five Years Ago, ‘The Batman’ Made Its Brutal, Moody Debut
Gizmodo / 12h
'The Batman' saga continues to slowly unfold, but its debut trailer still paints a confident picture of Matt Reeves' vision.





Best Used Luxury Cars to Buy in 2025 for Value and Reliability
How-To Geek / 12h
Luxury cars don’t always have to come with sky-high ownership costs. In 2025, the used market is full of premium models that balance comfort, advanced features, and standout styling with proven reliability and strong value retention.





Florida Schools Deploying Armed Drones to Battle School Shooters
Futurism / 12h
There's no need to fear, for emergency drone swarms are here. To combat school shootings, three districts in Florida are set to trial a drone response system that's designed to subdue an assailant and