Credit Card Application Rules By Bank: Restrictions To Know When Applying
1KOne Mile at a Time / 15h
All of the major credit card issuers have different rules when it comes to applying for their cards. Furthermore, these rules are constantly changing, as banks try to optimize their strategy as to what kind of card members they’re looking for. With issuers coming up with more and more rules nowadays for being approved for cards, I’d like to provide an updated rundown of the rules from each of the
Parallels Desktop 26 Arrives for Better Windows Virtualization on Mac
How-To Geek / 41min
Parallels Desktop is one of the best ways to virtualize Windows and Linux on modern Macs, and it just received its first major update of 2026. Parallels Desktop 26 is now available to download, with some much-needed fixes for macOS 26 Tahoe and a few minor enhancements.
How to watch Grimsby Town vs. Manchester United online for free
Mashable / 48min
TL;DR: Live stream Grimsby Town vs. Manchester United in the EFL Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The pick of the games in the second round of the EFL Cup has to be Grimsby Town vs. Manchester United. The Mariners are unbeaten in the league this season, but they'll face their toughest test against Manchester United , still seeking th
20 of the best AI courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 48min
TL;DR: Find a wide range of free AI courses on Udemy. Take free lessons on ChatGPT , Copilot, DeepSeek, and more. AI is probably going to take over the world. We don't know exactly when, but we feel pretty confident that it's coming. So what are we supposed to do until that time comes? We could sit around and wait, or we could take the opportunity to learn something about our new boss. Fortunatel
How to unblock xHamster for free
Mashable / 48min
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites like xHamster with a VPN . The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Your access to porn sites like xHamster is not guaranteed in many locations around the world. There are obvious and legitimate reasons for online restrictions, but there is also something to be said for retaining your right to online freedom. When the time is right, you should be able t
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 27, 2025
Mashable / 48min
The moon is slowly becoming brighter and brighter, and after days of nothing to see, NASA tells us we'll be able to spot some interesting features on the moon's surface tonight. The lunar 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, Au
Hurdle hints and answers for August 27, 2025
Mashable / 48min
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
Kpop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix's most viewed film ever
BBC News / 54min
It is the latest in a series of chart-topping achievements by the animated musical.
SpaceX's Starship deploys its payload for the first time
Engadget / 1h
SpaceX has successfully launched the Starship for its 10th test flight after it was delayed a couple of times due to weather conditions and other issues. This time, the company was able to achieve its objectives without the vehicle and its booster exploding mid-test. One of those objectives was deploying Starship's payload for the first time ever. If you'll recall, Starship exploded during its as
Hacker says they were able to download data on all 270,000 Intel employees - from an internal site
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Intel staff records leaked through login flaws, exposing sensitive company information A single manipulated portal exposed over 270,000 Intel employee details Hardcoded credentials on internal portals raised serious security concerns Sensitive information about every Intel employee was reportedly available to anyone able to exploit weaknesses in the firm’s internal sites, an expert has claimed. S
YouTube admits it’s been enhancing videos behind the scenes with machine learning
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
YouTube has admitted to digitally polishing creators’ Shorts without their knowledge, following a growing wave of creator confusion that led to accusations of AI interference ruining videos. The company claimed to have been “experimenting” with subtle machine learning enhancements on select Shorts videos. The tweaks are supposed to improve the videos' clarity, but were made without the creator's
Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI
BBC News / 2h
The Raine family alleges ChatGPT "actively helped" their 16-year-old son take his own life.
NYT Pips hints, answers for August 27
Mashable / 2h
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 today: Clues, answers for August 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 27, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
Sharp’s Poketomo targets millennial loneliness with a glowing meerkat robot AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
Sharp’s upcoming AI companion Poketomo is a palm-sized, meerkat-shaped robot with a glowing belly Poketomo is designed to provide emotional support, especially for women in their 20s and 30s It combines cute design with conversational AI and syncs with a smartphone app to maintain a continuous relationship Japanese consumer tech brand Sharp thinks it has a solution to loneliness among women in th
SpaceX notches major wins during tenth Starship test
TechCrunch / 3h
SpaceX notched some new wins with the tenth Starship test flight.
Alien: Earth episode 4: Why doesnt Kirsh help Slightly?
Mashable / 3h
Despite the irritating over-confidence of Boy Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin), his little hybrid experiment in Alien: Earth hasn't exactly been smooth sailing so far, has it? The latest in a mounting number of issues is poor old Slightly (Adarsh Gourav) being groomed into alien theft by Morrow (Babou Ceesay), who is able to speak directly into Slightly's mind after working some cyborg magic on him duri
Video Games Weekly: Climbing games are so hot right now
Engadget / 3h
Welcome to Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday or Tuesday, broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, Jess Conditt, a reporter who's covered the industry for more than 13 years. The second contains the video game stories from the past week that you need to know about, including some hea
Assort Health nabs $50M to automate patient phone calls, sources say
TechCrunch / 4h
The startup, now valued at $750 million, is one of three that recently raised funding to use AI agents for helping healthcare practices answer patient calls.
SpaceX Launch Will Be Five Times Lower Cost for End of 2025
Next Big Future / 4h
SpaceX Starship test launch 10 was successful on Tuesday. This launch is transformational for SpaceX. Dummy Version 3 Starlink satellites were successfully deployed. They can start launching real Starlink version 3 satellites with the next launch in September or October. All other rockets just deploy payload and lose the rockets. Starship deploying payload and expending ... Read more
Starship Nails 10th Test Flight, Putting SpaceX Back on Track
Gizmodo / 4h
SpaceX has returned to the winning column, with Starship Flight 10 going down about as well as the company could have hoped.
Scientists find a way to potentially reach terabit speeds wirelessly around obstacles using machine learning, AI - and yes, metasurfaces
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
High-frequency signals collapse when walls or people block their path Neural networks learned beam bending by simulating countless basketball practice shots Metasurfaces integrated into transmitters shaped signals with extreme precision For years, researchers have struggled with some vulnerabilities in ultrahigh-frequency communications. Ultrahigh frequencies are so fragile that signals that prom
SpaceX's Starship Makes It to Space and Tests Ability to Deploy Starlink v3
How-To Geek / 4h
After a series of setbacks, including a scrub due to weather and a problem with the launch pad, the 10th launch of Spacex's enormous rocket—Starship—went off without a hitch.
How to watch I Know What You Did Last Summer at home: When is it streaming?
Mashable / 4h
The best Netflix deals at a glance: BEST FOR T-MOBILE CUSTOMERS Netflix Standard (with ads) Free for those on Go5G, Experience Beyond and Experience More plans (save $7.99/month) BEST BUNDLE DEAL Netflix and HBO Max bundle (with ads) $10 per month for Verizon customers with myPlan (save $7.98 per month) BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Netflix Standard with ads, Apple TV+, and Peacock Premium $15/month
Verily is closing its medical device program as Alphabet shifts more resources to AI
TechCrunch / 4h
Alphabet's life sciences arm Verily laid off staff and eliminated its entire devices program as AI and data infrastructure take center stage.
After Their Son's Suicide, His Parents Were Horrified to Find His Conversations With ChatGPT
Futurism / 5h
Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. A family in California filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman today, alleging that the company's flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, played a consequent
Microsoft headquarters go into lockdown after activists take over Brad Smith’s office
TechCrunch / 5h
The incident is the latest escalation by current and former employees who are demanding the company end its cloud contracts with Israel.
‘Hazbin Hotel’ Plans to Raise Sing-Along Hell at a Movie Theater Near You
Gizmodo / 5h
Tickets go on sale September 2 for the Prime Video and A24 musical series sensation.
This impossibly cool turntable uses a removable disc instead of any visible controls – it's a weird minimalist dream
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
The Luphonic H2 has no buttons or switches: controlled with a puck Three-layer chassis to eliminate vibration Unusual shape and even more unusual materials Many turntables claim to have minimalist design, but how minimalist are they really if they have buttons and even switches ? Luphonic's H2 turntable has no need for such fripperies, because it's powered by magic. Well, not magic. But it looks
Why Third-Party Antivirus Isn't Needed on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 6h
Not so long ago, running a Windows PC without some kind of special antivirus would have all but ensured that your PC got infected with malware. Now, however, the situation is different. Microsoft has made huge improvements to the operating system, and you probably don't need to pay up for antivirus.
Silicon Valley Pledges $200 Million to New Pro-A.I. Super PACs
NYT > Technology / 6h
The two PACs reflect a new level of political engagement by companies like Meta and investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, which are spending heavily on artificial intelligence.
Samsung announces the Tab S10 Lite, a $349 tablet with an S Pen
Engadget / 6h
This week, Samsung introduced a new addition to its tablet lineup with the Tab S10 Lite. It will be available on September 4 and will cost $349. The Lite will be the least expensive of Samsung's current tablet generation; the S10 FE has a starting cost of $500 while costs go as high as $980 for the S10 Ultra . The Tab S10 Lite is 10.9 inches, and it comes in gray, silver or a coral red. Its scree
Crowd Watches Atlanta Airport Police Body Slam Drunk Passenger Who Refused Arrest
View from the Wing / 6h
When the man was placed under arrest, he refused to place his hands behind his back. Things went down hill from there. Continue reading ...
9 Open-Source Apps I Install on Every New Windows PC
How-To Geek / 6h
Windows comes loaded with software to meet most of your needs out of the box, but if you like free and open-source projects, or if you just want alternatives, there are plenty of great options out there.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Authors are celebrating a "historic" settlement expected to be reached soon in a class-action lawsuit over Anthropic's AI training data . On Tuesday, US District Judge William Alsup confirmed that Anthropic and the authors "believe they have a settlement in principle" and will file a motion for preliminary approval of the settlement by September 5. The settlement announcement comes after Alsup ce
After teen suicide, OpenAI claims it is “helping people when they need it most”
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
OpenAI published a blog post on Tuesday titled "Helping people when they need it most" that addresses how its ChatGPT AI assistant handles mental health crises, following what the company calls "recent heartbreaking cases of people using ChatGPT in the midst of acute crises." The post arrives after The New York Times reported on a lawsuit filed by Matt and Maria Raine, whose 16-year-old son Adam
US‘s spike in electricity use is slowing down a bit
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
On Tuesday, the US Energy Information Agency released its latest data on how the US generated electricity during the first six months of 2025. The data suggests the notable surge in power use is flattening out a bit compared to earlier in the year, with the growth in coal use falling along with it. And despite the best efforts of the Trump Administration, the boom in solar power continues, with s
Google is building a small nuclear reactor in Tennessee to power its data centers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Google looks to fuel cloud hosting needs with nuclear energy Tennessee emerging as a hub for bold nuclear experimentation Data centers drive demand for clean power and nuclear exploration Google has entered into a collaboration with Kairos Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support the development of a small modular nuclear reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to power its infrastucture
This wild Mercedes-AMG concept car just demolished several EV distance records – including driving 'around the world' in eight days
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
The upcoming AMG GT XX drove 5,479km (3,404 miles) in 24 hours It went on to break 25 long-distance records on the Nardò test track in Italy Mercedes-Benz says the motors and batteries are 'production ready' Mercedes-Benz has been busy proving that its upcoming AMG GT XX can go the distance by driving it around the world. Well, 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) in exactly 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minu
The White House Is Going to Put Government Statistics on the Blockchain (Yeah, We Don’t Know Why Either)
Gizmodo / 6h
"We're just ironing out all the details," said Howard Lutnick.
Sony’s budget-friendly WH-CH520 wireless headphones are nearly half price at Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $31.99: As of Aug. 26, the Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones are on sale for $38 at Amazon. That's down from the usual $69.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones $38 at Amazon $69.99 Save $31.99 Sony is one of the go-to brands for headphones , and for good reason. Sony offers advanced features and premium design, usually at a high price. But not always. As o
The Kindle Colorsoft has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon — save $30 right now
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $30: As of Aug. 26, the Kindle Colorsoft is on sale for $219.99 at Amazon. This marks it lowest-ever price . Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Kindle Colorsoft (Newest Model) $219.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $30 Amazon's Labor Day sale has kicked off and there are already some excellent deals to explore. For those who have had their eyes on a Kindle e-reader, the good news is that a few mod
Get the 2025 MacBook Air for under $800 for a limited time
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $200: As of Aug. 26, the 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 $799 at Amazon $999 Save $200 If you’ve been waiting for a reason to upgrade your laptop , here it is. The 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is still at its jaw-dropping low of $799 as of Aug. 26. Not only is this
From website to payroll, Sellful has your business covered
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Sellful replaces dozens of tools with one AI-powered, white-label platform — it’s on sale for $349.97 for life (reg. $1,497) through Sept. 7. Opens in a new window Credit: Sellful Sellful White Label Website Builder and Software: ERP Agency Plan (Lifetime) $349.97 $1,497 Save $1,147.03 Running an agency usually means juggling logins, apps, and bills for a dozen different tools — one for we
This Microsoft power couple is on sale for just $45
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Own Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for life — just $44.97 (reg. $418.99) through Sept. 7. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle $44.97 $418.99 Save $374.02 Usually, upgrading your work setup means choosing between the software you need and the OS you’ve been meaning to inst
Trump Weighs in on MAGA’s Latest Online Crisis: The Cracker Barrel Logo
Gizmodo / 7h
The administration is doing impressive things on social media.
These Are the Best Deals From Home Depot's Labor Day Sale
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. Labor Day sa
Everything new on HBO Max in September 2025: stream 72 movies and 60 TV shows
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
HBO Max is about to freshen up its library of content with a new batch of movies and TV shows being added throughout September 2025. Warner Bros. Discovery's flagship streaming service often brings us new movies from A24 and next month is no different, with two new releases set to be added: the comedy-drama Friendship (2024) starring Paul Rudd, which lands September 5, followed by Alex Garland's
KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix's most-watched movie of all time
Engadget / 7h
Huntr/x has indeed shown us how it's done-done-done. KPop Demon Hunters is now the queen it was meant to be, taking the crown as the most-watched title on Netflix. The charming animated film has racking up 236 million views since its debut on June 20. The movie is about exactly what it says on the tin: a trio of k-pop idols secretly protect the human world from demons. But it became a smash hit t
SpaceX Suddenly Seems Pretty Terrified to Launch Starship After Long String of Super Expensive Explosions
Futurism / 7h
For years, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been stridently glib when his rockets explode during tests, quipping that the blasts were " just a scratch ," a " minor setback ," or a " rapid unscheduled disassembly ." He's still deploying these jokey ripostes, but there's reason to believe the walls may be starting to close in for SpaceX's efforts on Starship, as more and more of the ultra-expensive spacecr
Amazon’s New ‘Wicked of Oz’ Reimagining Sounds Like a Disaster Waiting to Happen
Gizmodo / 7h
The in-development musical series 'Dorothy' hails from a team that includes Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.
It's not all bad news for Intel - AWS just snapped up a load of custom Xeon chips for extra cloud power
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 7h
AWS introduces R8i servers tuned for memory-heavy enterprise cloud workloads Intel’s custom Xeon chips target databases and massive cloud data tasks Memory bandwidth defines AWS’s new Intel-powered servers for demanding applications Intel has received some positive news after Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed it is rolling out new virtual server options built on custom versions of Intel’s Xeon
Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year
Wired / 7h
With claims that sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malware, Google is tightening restrictions for developers distributing apps outside the Play Store.
The first known AI wrongful death lawsuit accuses OpenAI of enabling a teen's suicide
Engadget / 7h
On Tuesday, the first known wrongful death lawsuit against an AI company was filed. Matt and Maria Raine, the parents of a teen who committed suicide this year, have sued OpenAI for their son's death. The complaint alleges that ChatGPT was aware of four suicide attempts before helping him plan his actual suicide, arguing that OpenAI "prioritized engagement over safety." Ms. Raine concluded that "
Reimagining sound and space
MIT Technology Review / 7h
On a typical afternoon, MIT’s new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building hums with life. On the fourth floor, a jazz combo works through a set in a rehearsal suite as engineers adjust microphone levels in a nearby control booth. Downstairs, the layered rhythms of Senegalese drumming pulse through a room built to absorb its force. In the building’s makerspace, students solder circuits, prototype se
Junior Peña, neutrino hunter
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Junior Peña learned to keep his eyes down and his schedule full. In his neighborhood, a glance could invite trouble, and many kids—including his older brother—were pulled into gang culture. He knew early on that he wanted something else. With his parents working long hours, he went to after-school programs, played video games, and practiced martial arts. B
MIT is worth fighting for
MIT Technology Review / 7h
As I write in late July, we’re contending with a major tax increase on the annual returns from MIT’s endowment as well as other investments and assets. This new tax burden will strain the resources we use to support research, innovation, and student scholarships and financial aid—the heart and soul of the Institute. And the financial impact on us will be significant: This tax increase alone will
Infinite Threads
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Textiles account for 5% of landfill space—and clothing made with polyester can take up to 200 years to decompose. Massachusetts tackled the problem by banning disposal of clothing and fabrics in 2022. And , a spinoff of the Undergraduate Association Sustainability Committee , is addressing it by collecting lightly used clothing from the MIT community and selling it for $2 to $6 per item at popup
Fix damaged art in hours with AI
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Art restoration takes steady hands and a discerning eye. For centuries, conservators have identified areas needing repair and then mixed the exact shades needed to fill in one area at a time. Restoring a single painting can take anywhere from a few weeks to over a decade. Now an MIT graduate student in mechanical engineering has used artificial intelligence to speed up the process by orders of ma
‘Bubbles’ turn air into drinkable water
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Today, 2.2 billion people in the world lack access to safe drinking water. But the atmosphere contains millions of billions of gallons of water in the form of vapor, and researchers have tried various strategies to capture and condense it in places where traditional sources are inaccessible. Now MIT engineers have improved on that approach with an atmospheric water harvester based on an absorbent
Emergency help for low blood sugar
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Most people with type 1 diabetes inject insulin to prevent their blood sugar levels from getting too high. However, if their blood sugar gets too low, it can lead to confusion, seizures, and even death. To combat this hypoglycemia, some patients carry syringes of glucagon, a hormone that stimulates release of glucose. Now MIT engineers have developed an alternative that could work even when peopl
One-shot vaccines for HIV and covid
MIT Technology Review / 7h
A team at MIT and the Scripps Research Institute has made important progress toward vaccines that can protect against HIV, and potentially other diseases, with a single dose. The researchers treated mice with a vaccine that combines two different adjuvants, materials that help stimulate the immune system—one incorporating a compound previously developed by Scripps professor Darrell Irvine. Irvine
Chandrakasan named provost
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Anantha Chandrakasan became the Institute’s new provost on July 1, succeeding Cynthia Barnhart, SM ’86, PhD ’88, who announced her decision to step down in February. Chandrakasan, who earned his BS, MS, and PhD in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California, Berkeley, joined MIT in 1994. Head of the Energy-Efficient Circuits and Systems Group, he has been dean of
Recent books from the MIT community
MIT Technology Review / 7h
Empire of AI : Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI By Karen Hao ’15 PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, 2025, $32 Read MIT Technology Review’s excerpt here . Play It Again, Sam : Repetition in the Arts By Samuel Jay Keyser, HM ’97, emeritus professor of linguistics MIT PRESS, 2025, $30 Data, Systems, and Society : Harness AI for Societal Good By Munther A. Dahleh, professor of EECS and founding direc
Anthropic launches Claude Chrome extension: How to try it
Mashable / 7h
Anthropic is easing into the AI browser war with a Claude browser extension for Chrome. On Tuesday, the AI company announced a pilot program for a version of Claude that can browse the web on the user's behalf. The pilot will only be available to 1,000 members of the Claude Max plan, a subscription tier for power users that costs $200 a month. Anthropic says it's treading cautiously to address th
44 state attorneys general serve notice to AI companies: Protect our kids — or else
Mashable / 7h
Meta, Google, and Apple have just been warned by attorneys general from 44 different U.S. states: Protect kids from being harmed by their AI products — or face the consequences. The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to more than a dozen tech companies in the U.S. on Monday, demanding that these companies protect children from sexualized AI content. Don’t miss out on our late
Study: AI is taking away entry-level jobs for young people
Mashable / 7h
Artificial intelligence is killing off a significant number of entry-level jobs for younger folks who work in certain fields, a new study found. The study from Stanford University found that "early-career workers (ages 22-25) in the most AI-exposed occupations have experienced a 13 percent relative decline in employment even after controlling for firm-level shocks." In other words, young people w
You’ll Love Google Translate’s New Language Learning Tools
How-To Geek / 8h
Google has a lot of different apps and services, but one that is often overlooked is Google Translate. However, that's about to change, as the company just unveiled a slew of new language learning tools coming to Google Translate, including conversational experiences to help you learn.
DOGE accused of copying entire Social Security database to insecure cloud system
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A Social Security Administration (SSA) official alleged in a whistleblower disclosure that DOGE officials created "a live copy of the country's Social Security information in a cloud environment that circumvents oversight." Chuck Borges, the SSA's Chief Data Officer (CDO), "has become aware through reports to him of serious data security lapses, evidently orchestrated by DOGE officials, currently
Parallels Desktop 26 offers a lot to enterprise users, a little to consumers
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The new version of Mac virtual machine software Parallels Desktop, which is most often used to run Windows applications on modern Macs, has just arrived. Parallels Desktop 26 has a lot to offer to the enterprise, but for most end users, it's a pretty minor upgrade mainly meant to prepare for the upcoming launch of the next version of macOS. (It's worth noting that the "26" for this release repres
With Starship, SpaceX encounters an obstacle that haunted NASA’s space shuttles
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
STARBASE, Texas—For the third day in a row, SpaceX engineers prepared to send the company's massive Starship rocket into space Tuesday after a technical problem and bad weather grounded the test flight on two previous launch attempts. The one-hour launch window opens at 6:30 pm CDT (7:30 pm EDT; 23:30 UTC) at SpaceX's sprawling rocket development site in South Texas, just a couple of miles north
“ChatGPT killed my son”: Parents’ lawsuit describes suicide notes in chat logs
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Over a few months of increasingly heavy engagement, ChatGPT allegedly went from a teen's go-to homework help tool to a "suicide coach." In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, mourning parents Matt and Maria Raine alleged that the chatbot offered to draft their 16-year-old son Adam a suicide note after teaching the teen how to subvert safety features and generate technical instructions to help Adam follow th
Anthropic reaches a settlement over authors' class-action piracy lawsuit
Engadget / 8h
Anthropic has settled a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of authors for an undisclosed sum. The move means the company will avoid a potentially more costly ruling if the case regarding its use of copyright materials to train artificial intelligence tools had moved forward. "This historic settlement will benefit all class members," said Justin Nelson, a lawyer for the authors. "We look forw
Nuuk Airport In Greenland Suspends International Flights Over Security
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Nuuk, Greenland (GOH), has been getting quite a bit of attention in recent times, especially with the airport having recently expanded . This allows for more international flights, including United’s seasonal flight from Newark (EWR) . However, something strange is going on , as flagged by JonNYC — effective tomorrow, the airport can’t accommodate departing international flights, and it’s anyone’
These Are the Best Labor Day Tech Deals at Walmart
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. Walmart has
Acemagic's new Ryzen AI 9 mini PC is a better deal than Geekom's HX370 model - F5A costs far less, has Wi-Fi 7, and OCuLink
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Acemagic F5A Ryzen AI 9 HX370 delivers claimed 80 TOPS across workloads Early buyers get $120 off with pre-sale code “ACEUS120” DDR5 memory expansion reaches 128GB, unusual for compact desktop systems Acemagic has introduced the F5A , a new mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, part of the Zen 5 generation and built on TSMC’s 4nm FinFET process. This chip carries 12 cores and 24
YouTube TV might lose some NFL games, but another streaming service seems set to scoop them up
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
If you've been watching Fox or Fox News via YouTube TV you might have heard the warning: since Monday, Fox has been telling viewers that their channels may be getting pulled from YouTube TV. This isn't about censorship or political affiliations or anything like that. It's because Mom and Pop are fighting. Fox and Google are having a bit of a bust-up over what's called a carriage deal, which is ho
‘Global Services For A Day’: United Is Now Surprising Flyers With Private Check-In And Tarmac Transfers
View from the Wing / 8h
United has been expanding its capacity for tarmac transfers and to process passengers through Global Services check-in - and offering those experiences to passengers who do not expect it. Continue reading ...
7 Things I Do In the Terminal Instead of My Browser
How-To Geek / 8h
Web browsers have evolved into do-it-all devices, but they’re not always the fastest or most efficient tools for the job. The built-in macOS command line, on the other hand, is all about efficiency and speed.
Google’s AI Weather Model Nailed Its First Major Storm Forecast
Gizmodo / 8h
They're cooking in the Weather Lab.
SpaceX Starship Test Launch: How and When to Watch the 10th Test Flight
NYT > Technology / 8h
After two consecutive scrubs, the Starship vehicle began its 10th test flight as Elon Musk’s company aims to overcome earlier setbacks.
A ‘Knight Rider’ Movie Is in the Works From the Creators of ‘Cobra Kai’
Gizmodo / 8h
The popular 1980s TV show starred David Hasselhoff and an artificially intelligent car called KITT.
Watch Live as SpaceX Tries to Snap Starship’s Miserable Losing Streak
Gizmodo / 8h
SpaceX had to call off its rocket's launch two days in a row due to a ground systems issue and uncooperative weather.
People Are REALLY Mad at These AI Glasses That Record Everything Constantly
Futurism / 8h
Are you looking forward to a future of casual but supercharged surveillance, in which inconspicuous wearable devices record everything private you do — ostensibly in service of making you "super intelligent?" Evidently, readers, you are not . Users on social media have responded with horror and outrage to a pair of smart glasses developed by a startup called Halo that its creators, a pair of Harv
Corsair Made a Giant Stream Deck
How-To Geek / 8h
Corsair has released the Xeneon Edge 14.5" LCD Touchscreen. This is a new kind of device that's a cross between a monitor, a peripheral, and a streaming tool. Even better, it can function as a giant version of the Stream Deck accessory with customizable touch buttons.
Two new Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks are disappointing Samsung mobile fans
Mashable / 8h
As Google and Apple duke it out during "yearly phone reveal" season, Samsung is biding its time before releasing its next flagship phone. The company traditionally waits until February for its Galaxy Unpacked showcase , which means we’re still six months away from the official Galaxy S26 lineup. But thanks to leaks, we already have an early look at what’s coming — and Samsung mobile fans might no
Mysterious ‘Nano-Banana’ Project Revealed to Be Google’s Latest Image Editor
Gizmodo / 8h
The tech giant came forward as the creator of the viral nano-banana AI image model.
Google Gemini Just Got a Lot Better at ‘Photoshopping,’ and I’m Worried
Lifehacker / 8h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . Google’s updated its Gemini app (and website) to make image generation a bit more intuitive, and for once, what I previously wrote off as a novelty might now actually be a viable Photoshop alternative. There’s still some typical
They weren't lovin' it - hacker cracks McDonald's security in quest for free nuggets, and it was apparently not too tricky
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Researcher finds a free nuggets exploit exposed much deeper flaws within McDonald’s systems McDonald’s apparently has no obvious path for researchers to report vulnerabilities A URL change from “login” to “register” granted account access What began as an attempt to claim free food through the McDonald’s app rewards system turned into something far more revealing for one expert. A security resear
A Pill to Fight Obesity Is on the Verge of Approval
Gizmodo / 8h
In new Phase III trial data released Tuesday, people taking orforglipron lost substantially more weight than people taking a placebo.
Atmos Rewards For American Flyers: The Argument For Switching Loyalty
One Mile at a Time / 8h
We recently saw Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines launch their new combined loyalty program , Atmos Rewards. The program is really well designed, and I find it to be incredibly engaging. It’s so well thought out that I’m very close to pulling the trigger on switching from American AAdvantage to Atmos Rewardds, even though I rarely fly Alaska. Let me explain my logic, as I’ve had a countless n
Boost Mobile Is Giving up on Its Own 5G Network
How-To Geek / 8h
EchoStar, the parent company of Boost Mobile and Dish, is giving up on its grand plan to become the fourth major wireless carrier in the US. In a definitive agreement with AT&T, EchoStar is selling a massive chunk of its 5G spectrum licenses.
These Smart Rings Are Being Pulled From the Market
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Oura, maker of smart rings, recently won a patent suit against competitors Ultrahuman and RingConn. As a result, those companies have been told they need to pull their rings from th
Samsung's One UI Is Coming to Appliances, but With an Embarrassing Update Promise
How-To Geek / 9h
Samsung's smart appliances will soon work more like the company's phones, tablets, and watches. The One UI software is officially coming to Samsung's 2024 appliances, but the promised seven-year software update guarantee isn't great.
Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome
TechCrunch / 9h
Anthropic is the latest AI lab to offer an AI agent with the ability to view and take action in a user's Chrome browser.
SpaceX Just Sent the ISS a New Way to Stay in Orbit
Gizmodo / 9h
Newly installed thrusters will fire to give the 450-ton spacecraft a little nudge.
7 Showtime Originals You Can't Miss on Paramount+
How-To Geek / 9h
Showtime famously shut down its stand-alone streaming service in 2024, leaving many streamers in a panic. It didn’t last long, though, as the service was integrated into Paramount+ as a premium tier. While Paramount+ has rebranded that tier as Paramount+ Premium, it doesn’t mean your favorite Showtime content isn’t still available, because it most certainly is.
$20 Million For ‘One Bad Day’: Passenger Says Delta Flight Attendant Slapped Him, Demands Palestine Training For Everyone
View from the Wing / 9h
Mohammad Shibli plans to sue Delta Air Lines because he says that a flight attendant slapped him onboard a flight from Atlanta to Fresno on July 29. He wants $20 million and mandatory Palestine sensitivity training for all Delta employees. Continue reading ...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Now Officially Netflix’s Most Popular Movie Ever
Gizmodo / 9h
The streaming hit from Sony Pictures Animation is now a theatrical blockbuster too.
DARPA Triples Wireless Power Beaming to 800 Watts for 5 Miles But 2028 Goals Are 5000 Watts for 120 Miles
Next Big Future / 9h
The DARPA Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program achieved several new records for transmitting power over distance. The team recorded more than 800 watts of power delivered during a 30-second transmission from a laser 8.6 kilometers (5.3 miles) away. Over the course of the test campaign, more than a megajoule of energy was transferred. ... Read more
An Astonishing Number of Men Are Dying Because They Refuse to Go to the Doctor
Futurism / 9h
Men appear to be dying disproportionately from preventable diseases and conditions way more than women, and in many cases it's their own damn fault: because they're refusing to go to the doctor until it's too late. In interviews with the New York Times , doctors and public health experts expressed concerns with the state of men's preventative care, which they say many chaps tend to ignore — to th
Melania Trump Is the Perfect Person to Lead Kids to the AI-Slop Trough
Gizmodo / 9h
She's very good at reguritating other peoples' image and ideas, just like AI.
Anthropic Settles High-Profile AI Copyright Lawsuit Brought by Book Authors
Wired / 9h
Anthropic faced the prospect of more than $1 trillion in damages, a sum that could have threatened the company’s survival if the case went to trial.
Vicious malware found in Android apps with over 19 million installs - here's how to stay safe
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
Zscaler ThreatLabs found 77 malicious apps in the Play Store They were downloaded more than 19 million times, carrying different malware The most prevalent variant was Joker Security researchers have discovered 77 apps on the Google Play Store delivering all sorts of malware to users. Cumulatively, the apps were downloaded 19 million times, according to Zscaler ThreatLabs, which uncovered the lar
The XReal One Pro Smart Glasses Are $50 Off for Labor Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. I am a huge
FCC chairman helps AT&T cement dominance with $23 billion spectrum deal
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
EchoStar has agreed to sell $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses to AT&T in a deal spurred by threats made by the Federal Communications Commission to revoke EchoStar's rights to use the spectrum. AT&T said it will use the spectrum to boost its 5G mobile network and expand its fixed wireless home Internet service. The AT&T/EchoStar deal, which is expected to be completed in mid-2026, could mark
Meta is launching a California super PAC
Engadget / 9h
Meta is throwing its resources behind a new super PAC in California. According to Politico , the group will support state-level political candidates who espouse tech-friendly policies, particularly those with a loose approach to regulating artificial intelligence. The budget behind the social media company's new super PAC, dubbed Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across (Meta) California, is rep
Marshall's first party speaker unsurprisingly looks like a guitar amp
Engadget / 9h
Marshall just introduced its very first party speaker , the Bromley 750. It looks a whole lot like a guitar amp, which makes sense given the company's pedigree. Also, instrument amps are basically just big speakers anyways. This Bluetooth speaker includes a replaceable battery that allows for more than 40 hours of use before requiring a charge. It produces 360-degree stereophonic sound that Marsh
A Radiohead song from 1997 is on the Hot 100 charts, thanks to TikTok
TechCrunch / 9h
"Let Down" broke into the Billboard Hot 100 nearly 30 years after its release, marking just the fourth Radiohead song to enter the charts.
First look at Star Wars Visions: season 3 shows a more experimental anthology
Engadget / 9h
Disney+ fatigue might be setting in for many viewers, with a surfeit of Marvel and Star Wars shows dropping at a hectic clip over the past few years. But that didn’t stop Star Wars: Visions from getting a warm reception at this past weekend’s Anime NYC convention, where thousands of fans were given a sneak peek at the upcoming season of the animated anthology show. Star Wars: Visions season three
Taylor Switch 2 Is Launching the GTA 6 of Weddings
Gizmodo / 9h
Mazel tov!
Dead teens family files wrongful death suit against OpenAI and ChatGPT
Mashable / 10h
The New York Times reported today on the death by suicide of California teenager Adam Raine, who spoke at length with ChatGPT in the months leading up to his death. The teen's parents have now filed a wrongful death suit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, believed to be the first case of its kind, the report said. The wrongful death suit claimed that ChatGPT was designed "to continually encourage and
Google Messages is getting a new weapon to keep you safe from impersonation scams – here’s how it works
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
Google has rolled out a Messages feature in beta that lets you use QR codes to verify the device of the person you're texting It's Google Messages' new security measure, which is designed to prevent impersonation scams Google revealed last year that it would be rolled out to users in 2025 It seems as though a new security measure is on the way to Google Messages, as the company has begun rolling
This Kindle Colorsoft Is $30 Off for Labor Day
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. Early Labor
NFL Sunday Ticket finally offers a month-to-month option
Engadget / 10h
With the 2025 NFL season only nine days away, YouTube is adding a new way to pay for Sunday Ticket. You can now get the service on a month-to-month basis. Your cost will depend on a few factors. If you're new to Sunday Ticket, you'll pay $85 monthly (up to four payments). For returning subscribers, your fee will vary depending on whether you're subscribed to YouTube TV . If you are, Sunday Ticket
Kanye’s Crypto Journey Gets Significantly Weirder
Gizmodo / 10h
Will the real YZY please stand up?
How Tariffs Are Reshaping The Global Auto Manufacturing Landscape
How-To Geek / 10h
Tariffs. The buzz term on everyone's lips and one of the biggest disruptors in the auto industry since COVID-19. But why? Why the tariffs? A significant part of the reason is to stimulate growth in local manufacturing as part of protecting national economic interests. With the automotive industry forming a big part of that conversation, it has mainly been hit, and the trickle-down effect has sign
Listen to the ‘Tron: Ares’ Soundtrack the Way It’s Meant to Be Heard: On Tape
Gizmodo / 10h
The soundtrack for the upcoming Disney film is getting a cassette version, for the full retro-future experience.
Epstein's Top Child Trafficker Says She Partied With Elon Musk in the Caribbean
Futurism / 10h
You know that infamous photo of SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk posing with Ghislaine Maxwell, the woman convicted of trafficking minor girls for the deceased billionaire Jeffrey Epstein? Musk has long dismissed the picture, saying in 2020 that it was taken when Maxwell "photobombed" him at an event hosted by Vanity Fair . "Don’t know Ghislaine at all," he shrugged at the time. Well, now there's a
Anthropic settles AI book-training lawsuit with authors
TechCrunch / 10h
Called Bartz v. Anthropic, the case deals with Anthropic's use of books as training material for its large language models.
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 26, 2025
Mashable / 10h
We're on day three of the lunar cycle, 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. 26. What is today’s moon phase? As of Tuesday, Aug. 26, the moon phase is Waxi
Whistleblower claims DOGE uploaded Social Security data to unsecure cloud server
Engadget / 10h
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) chief data officer, Charles Borges, has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uploaded a copy of a key Social Security database to an unsecured cloud environment in June, the New York Times reported . This may have exposed the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans. The
The Decadence Stat To End All Airline Stats: Emirates First Class Caviar Binges Soar 30%, London Leads The Feast [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
Why the US government is not the savior Intel needs
TechCrunch / 10h
Intel doesn't need cash. Instead, the struggling semiconductor giant needs to figure out how to drum up interest for its foundry business.
Obsidian Notes Just Got a Big Update
How-To Geek / 10h
Obsidian is one of the most popular apps for taking notes, especially for anyone interested in having full control of their own data. Now, the new Obsidian 1.19.12 update has dramatically improved the search and synchronization functions, among other improvements.
Libby’s library app adds an AI discovery feature, and not everyone is thrilled
TechCrunch / 10h
Libby launches "Inspire Me," a genAI feature that helps its users find books to borrow from local libraries.
SpaceX Starship 10 Good Launch, Dummy Satellites Deployed. Transforming SpaceX to 5 Times Lower Cost Launches by Yearend
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX scrubbed the Starship 10 launch attempt on Sunday for a liquid oxygen leak and Monday for weather. They will try again today in about 1 minutes. Weather was green as of 1 minutes. Range is green too. There has been a good launch. There was an engine out in the booster in the middle ... Read more
Apple set to unveil next-gen iPhones and other devices on September 9
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Apple is hosting its next product event on Tuesday, September 9, at 10 am Pacific and 1 pm Eastern, the company announced today. Though Apple's event announcements rarely indicate what the company plans to talk about, the company's September events for well over a decade have all revolved around the iPhone. The event will be available to stream from YouTube or from Apple's events website . Rumors
2025 Mazda MX-5 RF review: Buy the soft top; the hardtop sucks
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In the golden days of the Internet, before dysfunctional social media , when forums ruled the roost and people formed communities , someone looking for car advice would invariably be told, more than once, "Just get a Miata." For 35 years, the Miata, or MX-5 as it's better known globally, has stuck to the same simple recipe: two seats and a four-cylinder engine in front that drives the rear wheels
German court rules Apple cannot call its smartwatch 'carbon neutral'
Engadget / 10h
Apple has made some pretty big environmental claims over the years, and one of the more eyebrow-raising ones was that select models of its Apple Watch Series 9 were "carbon neutral." The statement drew some flack from climate experts in 2023, and now a regional court in Frankfurt, Germany has deemed the claim to be unfounded and a violation of competition laws. If the decision stands, Apple may n
Stop What You’re Doing and Check if Your Ding Dong Is Moldy
Gizmodo / 10h
Ew.
Designing better products with AI and sustainability
MIT Technology Review / 10h
On a mission to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing components, Siemens turned its attention to the design of a robot gripper . Making up just 2% of the robot, the impact of this hand-like device may seem inconsequential. But, reducing its weight by 90% and the number of constituent parts by 84% can save up to 3 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per robot per year. Consider the impact
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement, sparking reactions online
Mashable / 10h
Taylor Swift is — really, really, actually, truly — engaged to Travis Kelce. And, again, this isn't a rumor via Swifties' formidable sleuthing skills. The pop star confirmed it herself in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," Swift cheekily captioned a series of five photos showcasing the engagement and ring. The internet q
Looking to Buy a Window Air Conditioner? Read This First
Wired / 10h
From environmental and safety concerns to noise and filters, there’s a lot to think about before buying a window AC. Our air quality expert walks you through the process.
Sonos Era 300 Sale: The Big Sonos Speaker Is 20 Percent Off
Wired / 10h
Our editors’ favorite surround sound Sonos speaker is matching its lowest price ever from Amazon.
Air Tahiti Nui Losing Money On All But One Route, May Restructure Network
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Air Tahiti Nui is a lovely little airline, operating a fleet of four Boeing 787-9s from French Polynesia. I’ve always had pleasant flights on the airline (dating back to when the company operated Airbus A340-300s), though I can’t say I’ve put much thought into the carrier’s financials. So it’s interesting to note that Air Tahiti Nui is reportedly considering making some major changes, in order to
Japanese Power Plant Turns Saltwater Into Electricity—and It’s a Glimpse Into the Future
Gizmodo / 11h
The Japanese city of Fukuoka is the second in the world to harness the power of osmosis to generate electricity for surrounding areas.
This is the cheapest mini PC that allows you to connect an external GPU - at just $390 with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, GMKTec's NucBox M6 Ultra puts many desktop PCs to shame
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra supports memory expansion up to 128GB across dual channels Users can switch between 35W silent mode and 50W gaming performance Frame rates between 80 and 186fps are advertised for modern titles The NucBox M6 Ultra from GMKtec has launched into the mini PC market, claiming performance levels usually linked to larger desktop systems. This home entertainment unit, which can al
Researchers Are Already Leaving Meta’s New Superintelligence Lab
Wired / 11h
CEO Mark Zuckerberg went on a recruiting blitz to lure top AI researchers to Meta. WIRED has confirmed that three recent hires have now resigned.
These Smart Glasses Have Something That Meta Ray-Ban Owners Desperately Want
Gizmodo / 11h
Meta's Ray-Bans had a head start, but the smart glasses are quickly falling behind.
These impressive new smart glasses with a screen put Meta on notice
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Rokid Glasses are launching internationally They’re set to cost $599 (around £355 / AU$920) and launch in November These are cheaper, but arriving later than Meta's rumored smart glasses with a display We’re just a couple of weeks out from Meta Connect, where we’ll likely see the company’s first Ray-Ban smart glasses with a display, but a rival has beaten them to the punch with a pair of specs th
10 Classic Apple II Games You Can Play Without an Emulator
How-To Geek / 11h
Whether you fondly remember owning an Apple II or have fallen down the retro gaming rabbit hole, some old games don’t technically need to be emulated to be enjoyed today. You can play many of them on your computer, using a console, or even for free, thanks to modern ports.
Meta to spend tens of millions on pro-AI super PAC
TechCrunch / 11h
Meta's new PAC signals an intent to influence statewide elections, including the next governor’s race in 2026.
You’re Getting More New ‘Chainsaw Man’ Before the Movie
Gizmodo / 11h
Crunchyroll will roll out a two-part recap feature ahead of the theatrical release of 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc'.
CEO Demands Employees Start Using AI, Fires Anyone Who Doesn't
Futurism / 11h
Almost three years since the release of OpenAI's explosively popular ChatGPT, it's clear that artificial intelligence isn't exactly taking the job market by storm. Sure, AI makes a convenient cover for business executives who were already looking to downsize or outsource their labor force, but the tech's myriad hallucination issues , legal risks , and security baggage make it ill-suited to automa
Will Smith tour video appears to use fake AI crowd, viewers say
Mashable / 11h
He's not eating spaghetti , but there seems to be some AI slop in a YouTube video shared by Will Smith. Commenters noticed telltale signs of generative AI in a video on the Fresh Prince's official YouTube channel promoting his tour. The video, which appears to be live footage of Smith performing his new song "You Can Make It," shows fans with distorted faces, hands, and other possible evidence th
Get Frontiers GoWild! pass for just $299 and lock in unlimited flights for six months
Mashable / 11h
UNLIMITED TRAVEL FOR ALMOST SIX MONTHS FOR $299: The Frontier unlimited flight pass is now in its fall and winter season. Fly all you want between Sept. 1 and Feb. 28 for $299. The GoWild! pass does include some blackout dates and other booking parameters. Opens in a new window Credit: Frontier Frontier GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass $299 at Frontier Unlimited flights between Sept. 1 and Feb. 28 The
White House Suggests It’s Coming for Defense Companies Next
Gizmodo / 11h
The White House has its sights on aerospace giant Lockheed Martin, Howard Lutnick implied in a new interview.
Here's When You Can Watch Apple Announce the iPhone 17
Lifehacker / 11h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . The iPhone 17 is nearly here. In due time, we will see exactly what changes Apple has planned for its smartphone line—as though we don't already have a good idea through many leaks and rumors . While Apple usually reserves its iPho
My Favorite Portable Charger Is 20% Off for Labor Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. This unassum
LG just released a 49-inch 5K monitor but fails to include any Thunderbolt ports - and I just can't understand why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
49-inch UltraWide monitor appears on LG’s Singapore English website Connectivity includes USB-C charging but Thunderbolt support is surprisingly absent 32:9 curved Nano IPS panel offers 5120x1440 resolution single screen alternative LG has quietly listed a new 49-inch UltraWide monitor on its Singapore English website ahead of a potential worldwide release. The new 49U950A-W monitor combines a 32
Detection of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Parasite in U.S. Traveler Raises Alarms
Gizmodo / 11h
The patient recently traveled to El Salvador, where cattle farmers have been battling the “man-eater” maggots for the past two years.
DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud server, says whistleblower
TechCrunch / 11h
The Social Security Administration's chief data officer has publicly blown the whistle, alleging DOGE put hundreds of millions of Social Security records at risk of compromise.
Dyson's Labor Day sale includes the 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum for $500 off
Engadget / 11h
Dyson is holding a Labor Day sale right now, with discounts on a bunch of products . The well-reviewed 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum is available for just $500 , which is a discount of 50 percent. That's a seriously great deal and the lowest price we've seen for this product. The Vis Nav made our list of the best robot vacuums , primarily based on the unit's superior suction power. This thing can pull
Google Photos Finally Adds Feature Apple Had for Years
How-To Geek / 12h
In a pretty surprising move, Google Photos is adding the popular tap-and-hold sticker-creation feature to its iOS app. This was a feature that was available on Apple's photo app and was pretty unique. Now, you can do the same thing within the Google Photos app on your iPhone.
Want cheaper food delivery? Save on DoorDash and Instacart gift cards at Best Buy.
Mashable / 12h
Shop food delivery gift card deals as of Aug. 26: gift card deal $100 Instacart gift card $90 (save $10) gift card deal $100 DoorDash gift card $85 (save $15) gift card deal $25 Instacart gift card $22.50 (save $2.50) gift card deal $15 DoorDash gift card $12.75 (save $2.25) When you're new to food delivery apps, you're showered with all kinds of deals and discounts. But once you become a regular
DeLonghi is shaving up to $300 off espresso machines for Labor Day
Mashable / 12h
Best De'Longhi Labor Day deals Best automatic De'Longhi espresso machine deal Rivelia Espresso Machine $1,199.95 (save $300) Best De'Longhi Nespresso machine deal Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima Coffee and Espresso Maker $349.99 (save $149.99) Welcome to pumpkin spice latte season (and Skelly season ). Regardless of whether you love pumpkin spice or wish it would disappear forever, the Starbucks fall
Farmers Insurance discloses data breach affecting 1 million customers
Mashable / 12h
Farmers Insurance has confirmed it was hit by a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 1 million policyholders after a third-party cyberattack. The incident, linked by some outlets to the recent string of Salesforce-related hacks , involved a vishing scam that gave attackers unauthorized access to sensitive records. The company disclosed that it first learned of the breach
Android Is Making It More Difficult to Sideload Apps
Lifehacker / 12h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Android and iOS have always had their different pros and cons. One of Android's biggest advantages over Apple's platform has been its openness: While you can download apps from Google's Play Store, you can also download apps direct
Why won't AirPods Max 2 be at the newly announced September Apple Event yet again? A report says they're 'too popular' to kill and 'not popular enough' to prioritize
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
AirPods Max 2 not expected until at least 2027 AirPods Pro 3 predicted again for late 2025 AirPods Max reportedly don't sell enough to justify investment If you're hoping for an AirPods Max 2 announcement at the big Apple event on September 9th 2025 , prepare to be disappointed: the next generation of Apple's over-ears isn't expected to arrive until at least 2027. That's an eternity in tech terms
Google improves Gemini AI image editing with “nano banana” model
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Something unusual happened in the world of AI image editing recently. A new model, known as "nano banana," started making the rounds with impressive abilities that landed it at the top of the LMArena leaderboard. Now, Google has revealed that nano banana is an innovation from Google DeepMind, and it's being rolled out to the Gemini app today. AI image editing allows you to modify images with a pr
Framework Laptop 16 update brings Nvidia GeForce to the modular gaming laptop
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
It's been a busy year for Framework, the company behind the now well-established series of repairable, upgradeable, modular laptops (and one paradoxically less-upgradeable desktop). The company has launched a version of the Framework Laptop 13 with Ryzen AI processors, the new Framework Laptop 12, and the aforementioned desktop in the last six months, and last week, Framework teased that it still
Scientists unlock secret to thick, stable beer foams
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
For many beer lovers, a nice thick head of foam is one of life's pure pleasures, and the longer that foam lasts, the better the beer-drinking experience. A team of Swiss researchers spent seven years studying why some beer foams last longer than others and found that the degree of fermentation—i.e., whether a given beer has been singly, doubly, or triply fermented—is crucial, according to a new p
Google’s AI model just nailed the forecast for the strongest Atlantic storm this year
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
In early June, shortly after the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, Google unveiled a new model designed specifically to forecast the tracks and intensity of tropical cyclones. Part of the Google DeepMind suite of AI-based weather research models, the "Weather Lab" model for cyclones was a bit of an unknown for meteorologists at its launch. In a blog post at the time, Google said its new
Lego Finally Returns to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ With a 2,862-Piece ‘Black Pearl’
Gizmodo / 12h
Captain Jack Sparrow's pirate ship will be released in September and cost about $380.
Leica M11-V leak suggests controversial camera could be the cheapest M series yet
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Leica M11-V could be the most affordable M series model yet New leak claims it will have 64GB of internal storage and 60MP full-frame sensor Electronic viewfinder set to replace iconic rangefinder A new leak may have revealed the interesting features we can expect from the upcoming Leica M11-V – and has also seemingly confirmed that it will be the legendary manufacturer’s first M series model to
Nevada forced to close state government offices following wide-ranging 'network security incident' - here's what we know
Exfiltration (Enterprise TA0010)•
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
The State of Nevada says it suffered "network security incident" While not officially described as a cyberattack, it certainly resembles a ransomware attack There is no evidence of stolen files yet Offices, websites, and phone lines of the state government of Nevada were all made unavailable and taken offline following an apparent cyberattack. The official X account of the Governor Lombardo Press
iPhone 17 launch date official as Apple sends out invites for ’Awe dropping’ event – here are 5 things to expect
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
We’ve all been expecting an Apple Event in September, and the Cupertino-based technology giant has just made it official by sending out invites for a special event on September 9, with the tagline, “Awe dropping”. There’s certainly a lot we’re expecting, and the special event will kick off at the fairly standard time for Apple events. It’ll start at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on September 9, 2025
'Just rely on backwards compatibility' – Switch 2 dev kits aren't making their way to some studios, and it could be a deliberate move from Nintendo
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Developers are still struggling to get their hands on Nintendo Switch 2 development kits Digital Foundry reports that numerous studios can't get access to kits are being told to ship their games on Switch and "rely on backwards compatibility" It's said that big AAA developers are also being excluded Even after the Sintendo Switch 2 's launch, Nintendo is reportedly still holding back on providing
How to watch Love Thy Nader season 1 online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
There's a new clan coming to take the Kardashian-Jenners' low-carb, low-calorie, low-joy lunch. After winning the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swim Search, growing her profile on Dancing with the Stars and pocketing an invite to the infamous Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez wedding, Love Thy Nader is Brooks Nader's audacious bid to establish a dynasty with her three sisters. You can watch Love Thy Nader onli
Bad news - a new Google Calendar update means dodging those unwanted meetings might be a whole lot trickier now
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Google Calendar gets appointment booking pages from the sidebar It’s designed for those who don’t have full visibility into a user’s calendar Google Calendar and Gmail just got tighter scheduling integration, too Google is making appointment booking pages directly accessible within its calendar app sidebar on web and mobile in a bid to make it easier to find a mutually agreeable time. The new Goo
This Bose TV Speaker Is Over 40% Off for Labor Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. If you’re lo
Not so fast: German court says Apple can’t call Watch carbon neutral
TechCrunch / 12h
Apple's carbon neutral claims are undermined by the short-term nature of carbon credits used to support them, the court said.
Secure the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor at Amazon for $700 off — its lowest price yet
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $700: As of Aug. 26, get the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor for $899.99, down from its usual price of $1,599.99. That's a discount of 44% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor $899.99 at Amazon $1,599.99 Save $700 Big games call for big screens, and if you're thinking you might want to upgrade your gaming setup w
Razers new cat-ear gaming headset is sleeker, better connected, and $20 cheaper
Mashable / 12h
If Sony's new Inzone headset isn't cutesy enough for you, Razer has just the thing. Today, the flashy gaming brand unveiled the Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, a new version of its iconic ( and Beyoncé-approved ) cat-ear headset. The updated earphones bring several subtle design and connectivity changes, new features designed with streamers in mind, and a $20 cheaper price tag. The Kraken Kitty V3 Pro retai
Apple sets a date for iPhone 17 launch in September
Mashable / 12h
Folks, we have a date with the iPhone 17. Apple has officially sent out invites to the media for the iPhone 17 launch, which will take place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday, September 9, 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET). Apple is setting a high bar for itself — this year's tagline for the event is "Awe dropping." Don’t miss out on our latest stories: Add Mashable as a trusted news source
Is This Thing On? trailer: Will Arnett and Laura Dern face off
Mashable / 12h
Will Arnett defined Hollywood ennui for years as a crumudgeonly horse/TV has-been of the hit Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman. Now, the Arrested Development star is becoming the face of New York City anxiety as a stand-up comedian, who is making sense of his impending divorce one joke at a time in Is This Thing On? Bradley Cooper directs a script penned by himself, Arnett, and Mark Chappel
Get the premium Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar for its lowest price ever
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100 : As of Aug. 26, the Sonos Arc Ultra is on sale for $899 at Amazon and Best Buy . That's 10% off its $999 MSRP and matches its lowest price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Arc Ultra $899 at Amazon $999 Save $100 Whether you're preparing for football season or fall movies , you may want to invest in a soundbar to make the most of your viewing experience. After all, w
These 5 Pieces of Audiophile Equipment Are a Waste of Money
How-To Geek / 12h
Most hobbies come with some niche expenses, but audio equipment—and sound fidelity—are especially bad about upcharging for "audiophile" grade gear that probably won't improve your listening experience at all. Here's a quick list of some of the worst offenders, and what you should buy instead.
The new Skate hits consoles and PC in early access on September 16
Engadget / 12h
It's been only a, *checks watch*, casual 15 years since the last Skate game came out. Now, we finally have an early access release date for skate. (styled lowercase, with a period): September 16, 2025. The early access version is free and heading to PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and the EA app. Today's announcement gave us not only the date, but
JetBlue & Condor Partnership Expanded, Now With Points Reciprocity
One Mile at a Time / 12h
JetBlue doesn’t belong to one of the major airline alliances, but instead, the airline has a variety of partnerships with individual airlines. Some of these are basic interline agreements, while others feature loyalty reciprocity. Along those lines, JetBlue has been partnering with Condor for roughly a decade now. However, the airlines have just taken their partnership to the next level , with th
OpenAI Makes a Play for Healthcare
Gizmodo / 13h
The results are mixed on whether healthcare AI will be revolutionary or problematic
