Seth Meyers roasts Trumps completely nonsensical press conference about crime in Washington D.C.
200+Mashable / 20h
Another day, another Donald Trump press conference that made little to no sense. During Monday night's episode of Late Night , Seth Meyers broke down the president’s recent conference on crime in Washington D.C., during which Trump reeled off some stats that were proven wrong in real-time by CNN . "We've had presidents who've lied before, but we've never had a president who was this easy to fact
Spirit Airlines Admits Its Turnaround Has Failed—Warns It May Not Survive A Year
400+View from the Wing / 1d
Spirit Airlines just issued a warning in its latest SEC filing that they may not last 12 months as a going concern. (HT: Enilria ) Continue reading ...
The Google Pixel 9 Pro was our Phone of the Year in 2024, but I can't see the Pixel 10 Pro repeating the feat in 2025 – here’s why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 17h
2024 was a strange year for phones. Software packages like Galaxy AI, Google Gemini, and Apple Intelligence dominated keynotes and marketing campaigns, while hardware innovations were, for the most part, relegated to the sidelines. On the outside, the best phones of 2024 were largely indistinguishable from their predecessors, with the exception of the Google Pixel 9 Pro , which felt properly diff
More than coders: developers as business enablers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 58min
Generative AI is changing the software development game. Beyond its capabilities in IT automation , the tool is also empowering professionals to contribute where it matters most, specifically at the strategic level. This is the case of developers, who are no longer confined to their expectations of simply building applications but are increasingly becoming more involved with strategic business ou
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 13, 2025
Mashable / 2h
With each day we move through the lunar cycle, the moon becomes less and less visible. 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, Aug. 13? What is today’s
ChatGPT’s model picker is back, and it’s complicated
TechCrunch / 3h
GPT-5 was supposed to get rid of all the complicated AI models to choose from in ChatGPT, but that's not how it's panned out.
ULA Vulcan Launch of a Military Payload
Next Big Future / 3h
United Launch Alliance launch of a Vulcan rocket with a military payload has successfully taken off. We will see if the actual satellite deployment is successful.
I’ve fallen in love with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7’s cover screen – and it might just become my main way to use a phone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 might just reel me back into using a vertical-style flip phone. I used to count on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 before I got my S24 Ultra, finding the handset to be more than capable of keeping up with my daily needs while also offering an immense level of cool. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 keeps the cool factor going, with an exceptionally minimized crease and a cover display that I ju
Alien: Earth: All the Peter Pan references so far
Mashable / 4h
Now, think of the happiest things, it's the same as having wings, but it won't save you from a Xenomorph in Alien: Earth . Noah Hawley's Alien TV series holds J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan close to its heart, as the primary thematic impetus behind trillionaire Boy Kavalier's (Samuel Blenkin's) revolutionary hybrid project. And because I'm like this, I've rounded up all the references to Peter Pan you'l
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 13 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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
Hurdle hints and answers for August 13, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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
Warning: Alien Earths cat scene may traumatize you
Mashable / 4h
When I caught a glimpse of an orange cat in Alien: Earth 's first episode, I thought, "What a precious Easter egg!" The cat appears during the show's extended opening sequence onboard the Weyland-Yutani deep space research vessel Maginot. The whole sequence pays tribute to Alien , capturing the crew dynamics and atmosphere of Ridley Scott's film. Alien: Earth 's cat is just another part of that s
Alien: Earth: What are the 5 alien species onboard the ship?
Mashable / 4h
One thing the Alien franchise is known for is its creatively hideous array of creatures. Alien: Earth is, of course, no exception, bringing back some famous(ly horrible) monsters from movies past while adding some new (and equally nausea-inducing) critters we've never seen before. As we find out in episode 1, there are five specimens onboard the doomed Weyland-Yutani USCSS Maginot spaceship that
You can now give Claude access to memories of previous conversations, but only if you want to
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Anthropic’s Claude chatbot now has an on-demand memory feature The AI will recall past chats only when a user specifically asks The feature is rolling out first to Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers before expanding to other plans Anthropic has given Claude a memory upgrade, but it will only activate when you choose. The new feature allows Claude to recall past conversations, providing the AI
AI start-up Perplexity makes surprise bid for Google Chrome
28BBC News / 4h
One technology industry investor called the $34.5bn offer a "stunt" that is much lower than Chrome's true value.
Spirit Airlines Admits It Might Not Survive Another Year
Gizmodo / 4h
Fresh out of bankruptcy, the budget airline says it’s running out of cash and time.
Alien: Earth: Did you catch series creator Noah Hawleys sneaky cameo?
Mashable / 5h
Alien: Earth boasts a stacked cast, from Timothy Olyphant as synthetic Kirsh to Sydney Chandler as human-AI hybrid Wendy. But the show welcomes another surprising performer to the fold: series creator Noah Hawley. Hawley, who's also created series like Fargo and Legion , makes his acting debut in Alien: Earth 's first episode, titled "Neverland." He plays Wendy and Joe's (Alex Lawther) father in
Alien: Earth features an unexpected White Lotus crossover
Mashable / 5h
The White Lotus Season 3 isn't the only major show of 2025 to film in Thailand. Noah Hawley's Alien prequel Alien: Earth shot there as well, with the series taking place in a futuristic version of the country, now called New Siam. That's not the only overlap the two series share, though! They also share a star, as a White Lotus Season 3 actor pops up in Alien: Earth . SEE ALSO: 'Alien: Earth' rev
Why Ice Age: Continental Drift matters to Alien: Earth
Mashable / 5h
If you saw the animated movie franchise Ice Age becoming an integral part of the Alien universe , then you've got some serious soothsaying skills. As it turns out, the family-friendly films created by screenwriter Michael J. Wilson play a pivotal role in Noah Hawley's FX series Alien: Earth , serving as a crucial connection between two main characters. Here's how it plays out. Where does Ice Age
Alien: Earth: What are the 5 corporations that control Earth?
Mashable / 5h
Alien: Earth takes place before the first Alien movie chronologically , at a time when the globe — and some of space — is ruled by five different corporations. Some of these are names we've heard before in the Alien universe , while others are brand new. Some appear to be more relevant to the story Alien: Earth is telling than others. To help you keep track, we've broken down the five corporation
Government expands police use of facial recognition vans
36BBC News / 6h
The Home Office says the technology helps locate suspects but civil liberties groups warn of heightened surveillance.
Sam Altman, OpenAI will reportedly back a startup that takes on Musk’s Neuralink
44TechCrunch / 6h
Neuralink has been making serious progress. Soon Sam Altman and OpenAI could be backing a challenger.
Alien: Earth: Whats the difference between cyborgs, synths, and hybrids?
Mashable / 6h
Alien: Earth is packed so full of near-sociopathic characters that it's sometimes easy to lose track of whether you're dealing with an AI, a human, or some combination of the two. The good news is, although there are various artificially intelligent beings in Noah Hawley's Alien universe prequel, the show starts by providing us with a handy guide to remember them all. We've transcribed that openi
'Cryptocrash king' Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud
39BBC News / 6h
The South Korean former tech executive co-founded Singapore-based cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs.
What Did You Think of the ‘Alien: Earth’ Premiere?
71Gizmodo / 6h
The new 'Alien' show, from creator Noah Hawley and producer Ridley Scott, is now on FX and Hulu.
Apple says the App Store is 'fair and free of bias' in response to Musk's legal threats
21Engadget / 7h
Apple has denied Elon Musk's accusation that it's favoring OpenAI in its App Store rankings and making it impossible for other AI companies to reach the top. In a statement sent to Bloomberg , Apple said the App Store is "designed to be fair and free of bias." The company's spokesperson explained that the App Store features "thousands of apps through charts, algorithmic recommendations and curate
Your Sony TV Might Be Next To Get Android 14
How-To Geek / 7h
Android 14 is probably a name you haven't heard in a long time, but with Google officially skipping Android 15 on TVs , it will jump straight from 14 to 16 when the time comes. In the meantime, 14 is still rolling out to many models, and now, Android TV 14 is landing on a bunch of Sony TV models.
AI can make us UK's biggest firm, Rolls-Royce says
25BBC News / 7h
Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes
Warner Bros. Wants a ‘Weapons’ Prequel About That Character
Gizmodo / 7h
Zach Cregger previously spoke to io9 about Amy Madigan's character and confirmed there's more to her story.
The 4 best things about my first-ever all-inclusive beach resort experience: Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
After years of editing and reading articles about all-inclusive beach resorts , I finally took the leap on my very first all-inclusive beach trip. In June, I traveled to Isla Mujeres, a small but accessible island off the coast of Cancun, Mexico (which is a popular all-inclusive resort destination in and of itself). Isla Mujeres is a well-known resort destination, too, but it's a little quieter a
New Capital One welcome offers: Earn a $100 travel credit with the Quicksilver, Savor and VentureOne
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
New, limited-time welcome offers have arrived on three cards from Capital One . The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card , Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card will provide new cardholders with a $100 Capital One Travel credit (to be used in their first cardholder year). The credit is earned as soon as they're approved. This is
10 Things Delta Air Lines Does Well, From Service, To Lounges, To Bags
500+One Mile at a Time / 7h
In the spirit of positive reinforcement, in this post I’d like to share the things that I think Delta Air Lines does well. Delta is often regarded as being the best of the “big three” US carriers. I think the airline has lost a bit of its edge since the pandemic, and for that matter, United has started to narrow the gap. However, the airline still has some significant competitive advantages. In n
AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September
100+Wired / 8h
The move will pinch users in rural or remote areas not yet served by broadband infrastructure or satellite internet. Around 175,000 households still use dial-up internet in the US.
Match Group will pay $14 million to settle claims of deceptive business practices
Engadget / 8h
The Federal Trade Commission announced that Match Group will pay $14 million to settle a complaint about deceptive practices. The settlement fee will be used to provide redress to injured customers of Match Group's dating services, which include Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and PlentyOfFish. The agency sued Match Group in 2019 on a series of allegations. According to the complaint, the dati
James Cameron: We as artists have to master generative AI
Mashable / 8h
James Cameron has never hesitated to give good quotes on anything, so naturally, he has thoughts on generative AI. The 70-year-old director is the all-time box office GOAT, with an impressive string of hits such as Titanic and the Avatar series. He recently took to a couple of different venues to discuss generative AI, which is impacting movie-making in the same way it's impacting virtually every
Microsoft is being sued for killing Windows 10 - here are 5 reasons why the lawsuit could actually force its hand to extend support further
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Windows 10 reaches its End of Life in October 2025, and a California resident is particularly disgruntled about this looming deadline. He isn't alone, of course, but Lawrence Klein feels strongly enough that Microsoft is out of order in bringing the shutters down on Windows 10 in just a couple of months that he has fired up a lawsuit against the company. As The Register reports , Klein has accuse
Google received a longshot $34 billion offer for Chrome from a surprising source
Mashable / 8h
U.S. antitrust regulators have been on a roll, and Google may soon be forced to sell its popular Chrome browser , which is by far the leading web browser among Americans. Now, Google has reportedly received a massive 'longshot' offer from a surprising source: Perplexity AI. The Wall Street Journal broke the news today that Perplexity AI has reportedly offered Google $34.5 billion to buy Chrome, w
StubHub is once again working on its IPO that could raise $1B
20TechCrunch / 8h
On Monday, StubHub filed an updated S-1. This indicates its delayed IPO is back on.
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Crew Rallies Around Charithra Chandran After Racist Backlash
100+Gizmodo / 8h
The cast of the live-action adaptation has spoken out against the abuse received by Chandran, who joins season two as Miss Wednesday.
China’s Robotera L7 Bipedal Humanoid Robot and STAR 1
Next Big Future / 9h
ROBOTERA Unveils L7: Next-Generation Full-Size Bipedal Humanoid Robot has powerful mobility and dexterous manipulation. They are a Chinese humanoid robotics startup founded in August 2023 and spun out of Tsinghua University, China’s top university. They raised around CNY 500 million (approximately USD 70 million) in a Series A funding round led by CDH Investments and ... Read more
The Easiest Way to Upload Short Videos to Discord Without Nitro
Lifehacker / 9h
Want to quickly upload a video to Discord but don't have a paid account? Handbrake just added a new feature to quickly convert short videos to fit under the maximum upload size. Discord limits free users—that is, anyone who doesn't pay for Nitro or Nitro Basic—to 10 MB uploads for all files. This can make uploading even the shortest video impossible, because they tend to be a little bigger than t
Scientists Discover What Appears to Be the Largest Black Hole in the Universe, So Heavy That It Completely Bends the Light Around It Into a Giant Ring
Futurism / 9h
Astronomers have discovered what could be the largest black hole ever detected. With a mass of 36 billion times that of our Sun, its gravity is so powerful that it bends the light of an entire galaxy behind it into a near-perfect circle called an Einstein ring, effectively reducing a realm with trillions of stars of its own into an astrophysical fashion accessory. It's 10,000 times as heavy as ou
Research Psychiatrist Warns He’s Seeing a Wave of AI Psychosis
30Futurism / 9h
Mental health experts are continuing to sound alarm bells about users of AI chatbots spiraling into severe mental health crises characterized by paranoia and delusions, a trend they've started to refer to as "AI psychosis." On Monday, University of California, San Francisco research psychiatrist Keith Sakata took to social media to say that he's seen a dozen people become hospitalized after "losi
My 10 Top Tips For Redeeming Airline Miles & Points, To Maximize Value
300+One Mile at a Time / 9h
There’s a big learning curve to using miles and points well. As many OMAAT readers can attest to, it can take some effort to redeem for first and business class award travel, but the benefits of doing so can be awesome. While most of us would never pay cash for international first and business class tickets (they can sometimes cost $10,000+), miles make these kinds of experiences attainable, for
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has voted to unionize
Engadget / 9h
Workers from Blizzard Entertainment's department for Story and Franchise Development have voted to unionize. Members of the team will become members of the Communication Workers of America and Microsoft has recognized the union. The SFD team is responsible for cinematics, animation and narrative in Blizzard's series, creating content such as in-game cutscenes and promotional videos. The departmen
A new AI push? Tesla pulls the plug on its Dojo supercomputer - because all the team is leaving
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer dream ends after leadership changes and mass departures reshape its AI strategy The Dojo project looked to revolutionize autonomous driving before internal shifts halted its momentum Samsung’s $16.5 billion chip deal with Tesla marks a major turn in AI development Tesla has shut down its Dojo supercomputer team, in what appears to be a major shift in the company’s artif
Case dismissed – Wikipedia loses UK Online Safety Act legal challenge, but it may still be safe from age checks
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
The non-profit group behind Wikipedia has lost its legal challenge against the Online Safety Act The Wikimedia Foundation opposes the possibility of being subjected to the most stringent rules London's High Court said the decision isn't a "green light" for Ofcom to implement new rules if they impede Wikipedia's operations The non-profit behind Wikipedia has lost its legal fight against the Online
You Can't Buy This Linux Phone Anymore
How-To Geek / 9h
Pine64, the creator of the PinePhone line of Linux-focused smartphones, is apparently killing off the Pro edition of the PinePhone. You can still get the original PinePhone though.
Space Force officials take secrecy to new heights ahead of key rocket launch
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
After more than a decade of development and testing, US military officials are finally ready to entrust United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket to haul a batch of national security satellites into space. An experimental military navigation satellite, also more than 10 years in the making, will ride ULA's Vulcan rocket into geosynchronous orbit more than 22,000 miles (nearly 36,000 kilometers) over
Why it’s a mistake to ask chatbots about their mistakes
32Ars Technica - All content / 9h
When something goes wrong with an AI assistant, our instinct is to ask it directly: "What happened?" or "Why did you do that?" It's a natural impulse—after all, if a human makes a mistake, we ask them to explain. But with AI models, this approach rarely works, and the urge to ask reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of what these systems are and how they operate. A recent incident with Replit's
Why Your Old SD Card Won't Work With the Switch 2
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Switch 2 comes with 256GB of internal storage, a generous amount compared to its predecessor, which started at only 32GB. However, if you want more storage so you can load some bigger games , you might've noticed the Switch 2 won't accept your old SD cards. The new console only uses SD Express cards. That means if you have data from an older S
Don't worry about Pixel 10 benchmark leaks, they haven't mattered before, and they don't matter now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
If you want the fastest phone, it would be hard to choose between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max . The two run head-to-head in every benchmark Olympics, and each can claim victory in some event or other. My question is, why do you need the fastest phone? I review all of the best phones for weeks at a time, and I can promise every flagship phone you’ll find is already
21 Amazon finds that every toddler parent needs
Mashable / 9h
Life with kids can be chaotic. Trust me, I know. So when I find something that works, I want to tell everyone about it. As a mom to a toddler and a preschooler, these are the Amazon finds that I use and rely on every single day.
Meta hires far-right influencer to help end Woke AI
100+Mashable / 9h
Meta is quickly becoming the forerunner in Big Tech's chorus against " Woke AI, " as it announces a collaboration with known conservative influencer Robby Starbuck to ensure its AI tools are free of "ideological bias." SEE ALSO: Truth Social's new AI search is 'woke' enough to disagree with Trump Starbuck, to clarify, is not an expert in developing or training AI tools or LLMs. Instead — as expla
Russell T Davies Wants You to Stop Asking Him If ‘Doctor Who’ Is Dead or Not
Gizmodo / 9h
The showrunner, until recently by far the most prominent source for all 'Who'-related news, says he has no idea about its future.
Loving Video Games as an Adult Sucks (But Not for the Reason You Think)
How-To Geek / 9h
Do you remember vibrating with excitement at the thought of a new video game when you were a child? What about being planted in front of a screen for a whole weekend, much to your parents’ disapproval?
DFW’s Terminal D Is About To Become The Best For Lounges In America—Fueled By A Project No One Has Reported Yet
View from the Wing / 9h
It will have a Chase, American Express and Capital One lounge along with American's Admiral's Club, Flagship business class lounge and Flagship First Dining, plus a The Club and Plaza Premium lounge. Continue reading ...
Amazon's New Alexa AI Sounds Like a Dystopian Nightmare
Futurism / 10h
In the age of the AI boom, it seems that everything's getting a makeover. The ill-defined software has totally revamped perfectly good products, from workout apps to creative programs like Adobe's Photoshop to search engines like Google — unless you're totally unplugged from the internet, the stuff is nearly unavoidable. So it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that the brain trust behind Amazo
Sam Altman and Elon Musk Trade Barbs Over Who Is More Full of Shit
53Gizmodo / 10h
Altman threw down the gauntlet, and made a little wager.
How to Make Spotify Louder
Lifehacker / 10h
If you're new to Spotify, you might notice something weird: Music might just sound a bit more quiet than it should. Maybe it's a problem every now and then, or maybe it's an issue for most songs. Either way, it's annoying. Spotify should sound loud enough, especially when you feel you've turned up the volume as much as you can. As with many tech problems, there are a few things that could be wron
Russia reportedly implicated in hack on US federal courts' databases
26Engadget / 10h
Databases used by US federal courts for sharing and managing case documents have been hacked. Politico first reported on the hack last week on August 6; today, an investigation from The New York Times states that Russia is suspected to be involved in the attack. The Administrative Office of the US Courts initially identified the severity of the cyberattack in July, although the extent of the brea
Epic Pass holders can get half-priced lift tickets for friends this season
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Skiing is always better with a friend, and the Epic Pass wants to make that easier by introducing new discounted companion tickets. The "Epic Friend Tickets" offer 50% off the price of lift tickets for companions during the 2025-26 season, according to Vail Resorts, which owns the Epic Pass . All 37 of Vail's North American resorts will accept the new friend tickets. "If you ski or ride, chances
World of Hyatt card vs. World of Hyatt Business card: 2 valuable hotel earners
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Hyatt offers two of the most well-rounded hotel cards: the World of Hyatt Credit Card (see rates and fees ) and World of Hyatt Business Credit Card (see rates and fees ). Besides the obvious distinction between a personal product and a business product, these two Hyatt cards have significant differences. So, does it make sense to have both the World of Hyatt card and the World of Hyatt Business C
Please Don't Buy This "Privacy-First" Phone
How-To Geek / 10h
Privacy-focused phones are not a new concept, even as they might be a little gimmicky and silly. You need to make a lot of uncomfortable compromises to go truly locked down. Another one of those privacy-first devices has just popped up, but you should probably not buy this one.
Russian government hackers said to be behind US federal court filing system hack: Report
21TechCrunch / 10h
Officials are reportedly blaming a recent breach of the U.S. federal court's filing system on Russia, whose hackers used the access to snoop on midlevel criminal cases in the New York City area and other jurisdictions.
Just Half of ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Has Already Matched Season 1’s Ratings
55Gizmodo / 10h
Jenna Ortega's sophomore turn as Wednesday Addams has already spooked up a ratings hit for Netflix.
Now That Google Is Trash, It Will Let You Pick Your Own News Sources
Gizmodo / 10h
Just type G-I-Z-M-O-D-O.
Kodak Says It May Have to Close Up Shop
40Gizmodo / 10h
The 133-year-old camera photography company warned investors it has "substantial doubt" over its future.
The Best Ways to Manage Your MacBook's Battery Health
Lifehacker / 10h
Battery life is one of the best parts of recent MacBooks. The M-series processors means you can potentially go a couple days without visiting a charger. I rarely even notice my laptop has a battery unless I'm traveling. But that kind of battery life doesn't last forever. Batteries degrade over time, and to a certain extent that's inevitable. But there are things you can do to slow the decline. Ac
Samsung's biggest rival and Sandisk have come together to standardize High Bandwidth Flash memory - which could mean better AI performance for everyone
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Sandisk and SK Hynix propose flash-powered high-bandwidth memory to handle larger AI models High Bandwidth Flash could store far more data than DRAM-based HBM for AI workloads Energy savings from NAND’s non-volatility could reshape AI data center cooling strategies Sandisk and SK Hynix have signed an agreement to develop a memory technology which could change how AI accelerators handle data at sc
With This Free Mac App, System Settings Are Actually Useful
How-To Geek / 10h
Although macOS isn’t known for being the most configurable operating system, the System Settings app provides many options. You name it; everything, from wallpaper slideshow timings to Dock magnification, is customizable. But more settings are hiding just below the surface, and this app can help you uncover them.
Perplexity offers more than twice its total valuation to buy Chrome from Google
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In the wake of its big antitrust loss , Google could soon find itself forced to sell one of its crown jewels. Among the government's proposed remedies in the search case is a requirement that Google divest its market-leading Chrome browser , and Perplexity is already throwing its proverbial hat into the ring with a whopping $34.5 billion offer. The problem, however, is that Perplexity doesn't hav
A Strange Lufthansa First Class Downgrade Attempt I Can’t Explain
38One Mile at a Time / 11h
In the past, I’ve written about a couple of Lufthansa first class downgrades that I dealt with over time. The first was caused by an aircraft swap (to a plane without first class), while the second was due to a broken seat . Reader Owais asked for my take on an attempted Lufthansa first class downgrade situation he just dealt with, and I can’t really make sense of it… Threatened with Lufthansa fi
Hurricane Swarms Are a Thing We Have to Worry About Now
Gizmodo / 11h
Scientists have known climate change is increasing the severity of hurricanes for years now, but new research suggests it’s also leading to tropical cyclone clusters.
This Floating Outdoor Speaker Is 40% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A waterproof speaker is a year-round essential — it’s perfect for hanging in the shower or floating in the bath as you listen to your favorite playlist, or setting up poolside in the summertime. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a good option, and it's 40% off right now. Ac
It Might Already Be Too Late to Save NASA
Futurism / 11h
One of president Donald Trump's long-held desires has been to replace NASA with private spaceflight enterprises . With cronies in charge at the agency to execute draconian budget cuts to that end, it looks like the president is about to get his wish. As Aviation Week reports , the agency is gearing up to be gutted as its leadership prepares to enact the Trump administration's outrageous budget re
Elon Musk Threatens Lawsuit Against Apple Over Claims It Favors OpenAI
NYT > Technology / 11h
The billionaire said in posts on X that the consumer tech giant was violating antitrust laws by giving preferential treatment to OpenAI on the App Store.
Yes, Sam Altman will be played by Andrew Garfield in 'Artificial', but all we want to know is who’s playing Elon Musk
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Few will forget the tumultuous few weeks during 2023 when OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was fired and then returned to his position at the pioneering Artificial Intelligence company. Perhaps it's no surprise that such a startling turn of events is now fodder for a major motion picture. Little is known about the Amazon Studios/MGM production beyond a smattering of casting news and rumors. W
Of Course the ‘Avatar’ Cabbage Guy Is Getting a ‘Magic’ Card
37Gizmodo / 11h
The most crucial member of the Gaang will join Zuko, Sokka, Katara, Toph, and many more in the upcoming 'Magic: The Gathering' crossover set.
The JBL Vibe Beam Earbuds Are $35 Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
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 for a pair of high-quality earbuds that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, the JBL Vibe Beam earbuds are currently discounted at $34.95 on Amazon. While they won’t deliver the same audio quality as Bose or AirPods, at this price point, they make the perfect
Indian fintech Paytm wins a major regulatory battle days after key investor exit
TechCrunch / 11h
Paytm has received approval from India’s central bank to resume onboarding new online merchants and offer its digital payment services.
Researchers Made a Social Media Platform Where Every User Was AI. The Bots Ended Up at War
56Gizmodo / 11h
Time to start over.
Threads is up to 400 million monthly active users
Engadget / 11h
Meta's X competitor, Threads, is continuing to add users at a brisk clip, with the social network now surpassing 400 million monthly active users. The news, reported by Fast Company , follows Threads reaching the 300 million mark in December 2024 and the 200 million mark in August 2024. FC also cited data from Similarweb that showed mobile performance for Threads drawing closer to the figures fro
I Recommend This Used EV for Stress-Free First-Time Ownership
How-To Geek / 11h
The current Nissan Leaf is in its final lap, with a next-gen crossover set to take its place soon. It’s been around since 2018 in this form and, while it never lit up the sales charts, it’s quietly remained one of the most important and most affordable electric cars out there.
Match to pay $14M to the FTC due to false advertising and other deceptive practices
TechCrunch / 11h
Match Group agrees to pay the FTC $14 million after it was sued for deceiving users into buying subscriptions.
I've spent a week with the new iOS 26 Camera app – here are 3 things I like and 2 that I don't as a photographer
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
When Apple announced a big overhaul of the iPhone's Camera app in iOS 26 back in June, I was very happy indeed . The current app in iOS 18 is a confusing mess, so a redesign was long overdue – and I've recently been test-driving the new Camera app in the iOS 26 public beta . As TechRadar's former cameras editor, I've experienced more than my fair share of annoying interfaces. And while Apple's cu
Sam Altman Allegedly Has a Very Specific Tell Every Time He Lies
Futurism / 12h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is no stranger to accusations of lying — but according to one of the company's most vociferous critics , he has a tick when he does it on camera. In a post on X-formerly-Twitter , AI researcher and skeptic Gary Marcus put forth a compelling theory: that viewers can tell when Altman is lying or stretching the truth by the way he looks up and away from the camera when being fi
Trump Family–Backed World Liberty Financial Sets Up $1.5 Billion Crypto Treasury
100+Wired / 12h
World Liberty Financial has struck a deal that will turn a little-known company into a vehicle for betting on the price of its crypto coin.
Razer’s New PC Controller Has Super-Fast Response Time
How-To Geek / 12h
Razer has released the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC, a brand new wireless controller designed for competitive PC gaming. This controller is packed with top-tier features that you expect from a brand name like Razer, but the price tag matches the features.
Same Terminal, $20 More: Uber Charges Delta Flyers Extra At JFK [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 ...
AirPods May Finally Beam Live Translations Right Into Your Ears
Gizmodo / 12h
AI is coming for AirPods, and thank god it's not ChatGPT.
Would you let Elon Musk control your home's power? Tesla applies to start providing electricity to UK homes
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Tesla’s UK energy push comes as car sales slide sharply across Europe’s key markets Ofgem’s licensing process may delay Tesla’s UK power launch until late next year Elon Musk’s political stances have stirred concerns among Tesla customers in multiple European countries Tesla has applied to the UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, seeking approval to supply electricity directly to households and business
Stream live sports? ESPN, Fox One, Fubo, and Paramount+ are reshaping live TV – here’s what it means for your streaming bills
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
ESPN and Fox One plan to launch a bundle in October for $33.99 per month UFC will move from ESPN to Paramount+, while WWE will switch from Peacock to ESPN in 2026 Sports rights have become the new frontier in streaming dominance The live TV streaming space is undergoing some big changes, and a new sports bundle being launched by Disney and Fox is the latest shakeup that subscribers need to know a
French Air Traffic Controller Greets EL AL Pilots With “Free Palestine”
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Israeli national airline EL AL has filed a complaint with French authorities, after an incident that reportedly happened in French airspace last night. However, it follows a larger issue that EL AL is having in France, as the airline is accusing the country of no longer issuing work visas for security staff. Air traffic controller broadcasts “Free Palestine” to EL AL pilots On the night of Monday
T-Mobile's New Budget Phone Has Five Years of Updates
How-To Geek / 12h
Finding a good budget phone can be a challenge, but there are some neat options out there. T-Mobile's Revvl line is a pretty good option for those wanting to save a buck, and the newest member is here—and while I think there are still some better options, there are a few reasons why this could also be fine for some.
Syncthing 2.0 Is Here to Upgrade Your Cloud-less File Synchronization
How-To Geek / 12h
Syncthing, the cross-platform file synchronization tool that doesn’t need cloud storage, has finally released its big 2.0 update. The new version has some great performance and reliability improvements, updated terminal commands, and much more.
This App Switcher for Mac Is Way Faster Than Command-Tab
Lifehacker / 12h
Command-Tab is one of my Mac's most-used keyboard shortcuts. It lets me switch between open apps quickly, which is a crucial part of my workflow. But I am guilty of using way too many apps at once, and I've started to run into Command-Tab's limitations. The most annoying of these is that I have to press Tab way too many times to get to the app I want, since Command-Tab cycles through apps one at
Do Kwon, Crypto Founder Who Caused 2022 Market Crash, Pleads Guilty to Fraud
NYT > Technology / 12h
Do Kwon, who created the Luna and TerraUSD cryptocurrencies that collapsed in 2022, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud, capping a spectacular fall from grace.
YouTube backlash begins: “Why is AI combing through every single video I watch?”
83Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Tens of thousands of YouTubers are raging against YouTube's plan to use AI to detect underage users in the US. On Tuesday, a Change.org petition rapidly neared its 50,000-signature goal, with tens of thousands hoping that with enough users protesting, the wide rollout of the AI age checks might be stopped. They fear the age checks will make it harder to access content they love while staying anon
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is the world's first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor
Engadget / 12h
Previously, if you wanted a monitor for competitive gaming, you had to choose between an IPS or VA panel to get something with a super high refresh rate or opt for a slower OLED display with richer colors and better contrast. But today, Samsung is changing that with the Odyssey OLED G6, which is the first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor in the world. Available for $1,000, the Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF) on
Colorado Residents Are Spotting Weird-Looking Rabbits With Black Horns and Mouth Tentacles
86Gizmodo / 12h
They may look like real-life jackalopes, but these rabbits owe their peculiar appearance to an infection caused by a cousin of the human papillomavirus.
‘Stranger Things’ Hellfire Club Catch-Up: Season 2
Gizmodo / 12h
Here's what happened one year after Will Byers returned from the Upside Down.
Teen Influencer Stranded in Antarctica After Controversial Plane Landing
24Gizmodo / 12h
Until this week, the teenager had been ensnared in a court case involving the Chilean government.
