What you may have missed about GPT-5
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Before OpenAI released GPT-5 last Thursday, CEO Sam Altman said its capabilities made him feel “useless relative to the AI.” He said working on it carries a weight he imagines the developers of the atom bomb must have felt. As tech giants converge on models that do more or less the same thing, OpenAI’s new offering was supposed to give a glimpse of AI’s newest frontier. It was meant to mark a lea
Central American Beaches Are Being Overrun With Local and Foreign Plastic
Wired / 49min
A study of plastic bottles washed up on the Pacific coast of Latin America has identified a double problem—a mass of local waste combined with long-traveling bottles from Asia.
Larry Ellison Wants to Do Good, Do Research and Make a Profit
NYT > Technology / 48min
Oracle’s co-founder and the world’s second-richest person pledges to concentrate his vast resources on his own research institute and for-profit ventures to address health, hunger and climate change.
'Don't give me hope': Marvel star's cryptic Instagram post sparks frenzied reaction from MCU fans over possible appearance in Avengers: Doomsday
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 18min
Ryan Reynolds has hinted that he'll appear in one or both of the next two Avengers movies The Deadpool star sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic Instagram post The image and caption features call-backs to two of the most profitable Marvel films Another day, another Avengers: Doomsday cast rumor – but, this time, it's a Marvel actor who's whipped fans into a frenzy over a possible appearance in
DJI drones are flying off shelves — here’s where to find them still in stock
Mashable / 20min
TL;DR: The DJI Mini 4K drone is available to purchase for $299 on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 4K Drone $299 at Amazon DJI is one of the biggest names in drones , with a strong reputation for creating incredible aerial shots. The DJI product range is the top choice of TikTokers , YouTubers , and filmmakers. That being said, we were surprised to see the DJI Mini 4K drone a
GitHub CEO resigns - is this the latest sign of its Microsoft absorption?
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 25min
Thomas Dohmke resigns as GitHub CEO, effective by the end of 2025 GitHub is getting closer to Microsoft as it aligns with CoreAI business Microsoft CEO says "internal organizational boundaries are meaningless" anyway GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke has announced he is resigning as CEO of the company as Microsoft begins to bring GitHub closer to its CoreAI team. Following the move, Microsoft will not app
iOS 26 beta 6 brings more surprise upgrades to your iPhone – and I'm already using my favorite one
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 33min
iOS 26 beta 6 is out for developers There are changes to Liquid Glass and the Camera app There are also 7 new ringtones Apple continues to push out beta updates for its iOS 26 software ahead of a full launch later this year, and the latest beta 6 version for developers brings with it a number of interesting tweaks – including one I'm particularly keen to try out. As reported by TechCrunch and oth
Become a plant pro with this $15 iOS app
Mashable / 49min
TL;DR: For $14.97 (with code SAVE5), Plantum turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket plant expert that identifies 33,000+ species in seconds and gives you care tips for life. Ever look at a random plant while you’re out and about and think, Wow, you’re gorgeous, but who are you? With Plantum, you’ll never have to wonder again. This AI-powered plant identifier can recognize over 33,000 species wit
You can finally get an iPhone with a keyboard case
Mashable / 49min
TL;DR: The Clicks Keyboard Phone Case adds a physical keyboard to compatible iPhones, and now it’s only $99 (reg. $139). In the old days, phones weren’t just a screen. When smartphones were still new, some of them even had their own keyboard you could text on instead of using the touchscreen. It was incredible. Your fingers could glide across the keys instead of henpecking across a screen. As sma
Stuff Your Kindle Day is live until Aug. 16 — download 100s of free historical fiction and contemporary books
Mashable / 49min
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Aug. 12-16. Step Through Time , hosted by Indie Author Central, is offering free historical fiction and contemporary books for Kindle e-readers . Stuff Your Kindle Day is back once again, and this time fans of historical fiction and contemporary books have their moment to shine. Step Through Time , hosted by Indie Author Central, is offe
This streaming service gives you lifetime access to 4,000+ docs for life
Mashable / 49min
TL;DR: For $149.97, you can stream 4,000+ documentaries on MagellanTV for life — ad-free, with new releases every week. Some streaming services are all about the latest big-budget show or the same recycled movies you’ve already seen. MagellanTV is different. This streaming service is built for the endlessly curious — the people who want to learn, explore, and be inspired every time they press pla
Create professional audio in 800+ voices for a one-time payment
Mashable / 49min
TL;DR: Skip the studio bills — SpeakBreez AI turns your scripts into pro-quality voiceovers in seconds, with 800+ voices, 120+ languages, higher character limits, and lifetime access for $349 (MSRP: $2,200). You’ve got the words—now you just need the voice. Whether you’re a YouTuber, e-learning instructor, marketer, or audiobook creator, SpeakBreez AI Voiceover Generator is your fast track to pro
Apple AirPods 4 are under $100 for a limited time — save $30 on Amazon
Mashable / 49min
SAVE $30 : As of Aug. 12, Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 23% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Amazon $129 Save $30 AirPods deals are always a favorite here at Mashable, so there's no way we're skipping the latest deal on the Apple AirPods 4 . As of Aug. 12, Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for under $100, now just $99 for a li
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are still $80 off at Amazon — get them before the price jumps back up
Mashable / 49min
SAVE $80 : As of Aug. 12, Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $169 at Amazon. That's a 32% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169 at Amazon $249 Save $80 AirPods discounts are something we can't ignore — and this latest deal on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 has definitely got our attention. As of Aug. 12, these earbuds are reduced by $80, now just $169. The
Spirit Airlines Issues Dire Warning About Financials, Survival Prospects
One Mile at a Time / 50min
In a sad development that should surprise no one, Spirit Airlines management has raised concerns about the company’s ability to continue operating… “Substantial doubt” about Spirit’s ability to continue operating Pre-pandemic, Spirit was one of the best margin airlines in the industry. During the pandemic, the industry changed — labor costs went up, and consumer preferences evolved, in favor of p
The Hunt for a Lost Microscopic Art World
NYT > Technology / 53min
Decades ago, designers etched microscopic doodles onto silicon chips to leave their marks. Now, techno-archaeologists search for the tiny fossils.
This fake VPN could have been spying on you all this time
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 55min
The malicious group VexTrio Viper developed and shared a host of fake apps via legit app stores, new research reveals Malicious applications include VPNs, ad-blockers, RAM cleaners, and even online dating services VexTrio Viper employs traffic distribution systems (TDSs) to spread malware and other online scams since at least 2015 No matter if you download your VPN app through Google Play or Appl
Welcome to the era of empathic Artificial Intelligence
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Imagine a health plan member interacting with their insurer’s virtual assistant, typing, “I just lost my mom and feel overwhelmed.” A conventional chatbot might respond with a perfunctory “I’m sorry to hear that” and send a list of FAQs. This might be why 59% of chatbot users before 2020 felt that “the technologies have misunderstood the nuances of human dialogue.” In contrast, an AI agent can pa
People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Vacuum cleaners divide opinion more than you might expect, and the brand that people seem to feel most strongly about is Dyson. Behind every diehard Dyson fan there are 10 more people ready to eagerly proclaim that they're the worst vacuums in the world. At the weekend, designer Mike Smith proclaimed on X that Dyson vacuums were "not for serious vacuumers" and the ensuing thread went viral, with
My favorite iPad is $150 off at Amazon — get the Apple iPad (10th Gen) for under $350
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $150 : As of Aug. 12, the Apple iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's a 30% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th Gen) $349 at Amazon $499 Save $150 The release of newer iPads has meant that the faithful 10th Gen iPad has been discontinued. While you can still find models at some retailers, it is no longer listed on the Apple website.
I am an AI expert and here's why synthetic threats demand synthetic resilience
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the landscape of fraud prevention, creating new opportunities for defense as well as new avenues for deception. Across industries, AI has become a double-edged sword. On one hand, it enables more sophisticated fraud detection, but on the other, it is being weaponized by threat actors to exploit controls, create synthetic identities and launch hype
Reddit is blocking Wayback Machine from archiving users posts
Mashable / 2h
Reddit will reportedly block the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine from saving users' posts. The social media platform states that the measure is intended to stop AI companies from scraping archived comments to train their algorithms. Or at least, prevent them from doing so without paying up. SEE ALSO: Paid subreddits reportedly on hold as Reddit focuses on search As reported by The Verge , Redd
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 12, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 12, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
The evolution of smart data capture
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
The landscape of smart data capture software is undergoing a significant transformation, with advancements that can help businesses build long-term resilience against disruptions like trade tariffs, labor shortages, and volatile demand. No longer confined to handheld computers and mobile devices, the technology is embracing a new batch of hybrid data capture methods that include fixed cameras, dr
This £36 Montessori-inspired app provides a gentle introduction to screen time
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Gift your kids an educational, low-stimulation app with the Montessori-inspired Pok Pok , now £36 with code DROP20. Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription £36 £250 Save £214 If you’re a parent of little ones, you’ve heard a lot of pros and cons for screen time. For those looking for a calm way to introduce toddlers to the concept, Pok Pok can help. This gentle
Keep 10TB of files private for life for A$538 with Internxt Cloud Storage
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR : Enjoy serious data security at an affordable price with a lifetime subscription to the Internxt Cloud Storage 10TB plan for A$538 for a limited time. Are you tired of hitting the storage limits on free cloud storage services like Dropbox? If you're looking for somewhere dependable and secure to keep your precious data, Internxt is an excellent option. It's an open-source platform with end
Hurdle hints and answers for August 12, 2025
Mashable / 5h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 12, 2025
Mashable / 5h
The moon is still big and bright in our skies following the full moon, but you'll notice that each night it's a little darker on the right-hand side (left if you're in the Southern Hemisphere). This is because of the lunar cycle. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen
20+ of the best MIT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from MIT are available to take for free on edX. There's a massive bank of free online courses from some of the biggest educational institutions in the world sitting on edX. It feels like a secret, but edX is not hiding it. You can find everything listed out, ready for enrollment. You can find free lessons on useful topics like AI , Python programming , invest
TDK backs Ultraviolette with $21M to take India-made electric motorcycles global
TechCrunch / 5h
Ultraviolette aims to expand its electric motorcycles to 40 European countries, as well as Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Intel's CEO has successfully wooed President Trump
22Engadget / 6h
It sounds like President Trump no longer thinks Intel's CEO should resign . Trump has revealed on Truth Social that he met with Lip-Bu Tan, Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of Commerce, and Howard Lutnick, the Secretary of the Treasury. He didn't discuss the details of their meeting, but he described it as "a very interesting one." Trump added: "His success and rise is an amazing story." If you'll r
Elon Musk Says Apple Is Rigging the App Store for ChatGPT
36Gizmodo / 6h
The tech mogul is threatening immediate legal action, accusing the iPhone maker of an "unequivocal antitrust violation" designed to favor his AI rival.
I learned all about cheese with Gemini's Guided Learning feature, and it was so easy, I’m thinking of making my own cheese
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6h
Google Gemini introduced a new feature aimed at education called Guided Learning this month. The idea is to teach you something through question-centered conversation instead of a lecture. When you ask it to teach you something, it breaks the topic down and starts asking you questions about it. Based on your answers, it explains more details and asks another question. The feature provides visuals
Tesla Breaking Out Before FSD 14 Next Month and Major Robotaxi Expansions
Next Big Future / 6h
Tesla is passing Waymo in the next two or four months. The expansion of Tesla robotaxi services in the SF Bay Area and Austin to allow open usage to whoever wants to book will require 2 to 5 cars per square mile. This means 2000-5000 ridesharing vehicles for the 1000+ square miles of the SF ... Read more
Computer Science Grads Are Being Forced to Work Fast Food Jobs as AI Tanks Their Career
Futurism / 7h
Until very recently, studying computer science — or some variation thereof — was considered among the best bets an incoming college freshman could make. Now, as the New York Times reports based on interviews with experts and recent CS graduates alike, those who did are struggling to find work in fast food, nevermind as entry-level coders, amid massive tech industry layoffs — 592 per day, accordin
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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 12, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
AOL ends dial-up service after more than 30 years
100+BBC News / 8h
The internet service which soared in popularity in the 1990s will come to an end from 30 September
Staff fear UK's Turing AI Institute at risk of collapse
53BBC News / 8h
A complaint raises concerns about the funding risks and a "toxic" culture at the Alan Turing Institute.
Baffled by ChatGPT and Copilot? It might not be your fault - report flags the key skills needed to get the most out of AI
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
Report claims AI adoption depends on critical human abilities Ethics, adaptability, and audience-specific communication all named The skills gap in AI workplaces is as much human as it is technical As AI tools become more and more embedded in our everyday work, new research claims the challenge of not getting the best out of them may not lie solely with the technology. A report from Multiverse ha
Cate Blanchett Doesn’t Know If Her ‘Squid Game’ Cameo Will Lead to More (But She’d Like it to)
Gizmodo / 9h
The actress had a rather unconventional entry into the Netflix blockbuster series.
High-severity WinRAR 0-day exploited for weeks by 2 groups
2 TTPs•
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A high-severity zero-day in the widely used WinRAR file compressor is under active exploitation by two Russian cybercrime groups. The attacks backdoor computers that open malicious archives attached to phishing messages, some of which are personalized. Security firm ESET said Monday that it first detected the attacks on July 18, when its telemetry spotted a file in an unusual directory path. By J
The GPT-5 rollout has been a big mess
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
It's been less than a week since the launch of OpenAI's new GPT-5 AI model, and the rollout hasn't been a smooth one. So far, the release sparked one of the most intense user revolts in ChatGPT's history, forcing CEO Sam Altman to make an unusual public apology and reverse key decisions. At the heart of the controversy has been OpenAI's decision to automatically remove access to all previous AI m
Pronto’s 10-minute house help pitch sparked a 3.6x valuation jump in just 90 days
TechCrunch / 9h
Pronto has raised $11 million in an all-equity Series A round co-led by General Catalyst and Glade Brook Capital at a post-money valuation of $45 million.
The best credit cards to add to your wallet
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
As soon as people find out that I work for The Points Guy, they almost always follow up with one question: "What's the best credit card?" My answer is usually, "It depends" — because there truly is no one-size-fits-all credit card that's best for everyone. Several factors go into determining the best credit card for your situation, including your spending habits, your credit score and the type of
Spirit Airlines Admits Its Turnaround Has Failed—Warns It May Not Survive A Year
100+View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...
Elon Musk Can’t Control His AI
46Gizmodo / 9h
Just weeks after praising Hitler, Elon Musk's AI chatbot was briefly suspended for new violations, the latest in a string of embarrassing and dangerous failures for the platform's supposed verification tool.
How to watch Jurassic World Rebirth: When is the delightful dino revival streaming?
Mashable / 9h
The best streaming deals to watch 'Jurassic World Rebirth' at a glance: WATCH NOW Buy or rent 'Jurassic World Rebirth' on Prime Video $19.99 or $29.99 WATCH NOW Buy or rent 'Jurassic World Rebirth' on Apple TV+ $19.99 or $29.99 WATCH LATER Peacock Premium yearly subscription $109.99/year (save 17%) WATCH LATER Peacock Premium for Students $2.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) WATCH LATER Peac
One of my favorite iPhone features arrives on the Mac with Tahoe – and I can’t stop using it
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
While the new ‘ Liquid Glass ’ look and a way more powerful Spotlight might be the leading features of macOS Tahoe 26 , I’ve found that bringing over a much-loved iPhone feature has proven to be the highlight after weeks of testing. Live Activities steal the show on the iPhone, thanks to their glanceability and effortless way of highlighting key info, whether it’s from a first or third-party app.
Why ‘One Piece’ Fans Are Hyped for Nico Robin’s Netflix Debut
21Gizmodo / 10h
Learn more about why fans are declaring Sunday their favorite day of the week before the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's pirate epic returns in 2026.
Regent Craft Wing in Ground Effect Could Revive Giant Cargo Plane Dreams
Next Big Future / 10h
DARPA and the Navy had envisioned hyper-efficient cargo planes able to move thousands of tons by leveraging extra lift by flying close to the ground. Regent craft has a working 12 passenger version and has sales for a 100 passenger seaplane that would be about three times more fuel efficient than other planes. They do ... Read more
How to get AI to work in 22 languages
49BBC News / 10h
India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and dialects
Excel Has a New Way of Explaining Formulas To You
How-To Geek / 10h
A lot of AI features are pretty unnecessary and sometimes invasive. But many can actually be genuinely useful. Many of Copilot's features are regarded by many as gimmicks, but one of the most useful ones just got a lot easier to access.
Seoul-based Datumo raises $15.5M to take on Scale AI, backed by Salesforce
20TechCrunch / 10h
Datumo began as an AI data labeling company and now wants to help businesses build safer AI with tools and data that enable testing, monitoring, and improving their models — without requiring technical expertise.
Is The New Citi Strata Elite Card Worth It? 9 Reasons To Apply
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Citi Strata Elite℠ Card The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card ( review ) is Citi’s newly introduced premium credit card , intended to be a more premium version of the Citi Strata Premier® Card ( review ). The card has a $595 annual fee, which is obviously on the steep side, so people will think twice about signing up. However, I think there’s potentially a lot of merit to picking up
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Tops the Billboard 100 With Huntr/x’s ‘Golden’
27Gizmodo / 11h
Clearly the Honmoon has been sealed thanks to the breakout power of the Netflix animated film.
It's About to Get Harder to Read Old Reddit Threads, and You Can Blame AI
Lifehacker / 11h
With more and more AI showing up in Google searches as of late, I've been leaning extra hard on that one magic word that makes the internet work: Reddit. It's got its problems , but appending "Reddit" to a search is still the surest bet I have of getting an honest opinion from a real person, which is more than I can say for some other platforms . Unfortunately, it seems like the "Reddit" trick is
Brave or foolhardy? Huawei takes the fight to Nvidia CUDA by making its Ascend AI GPU software open source
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Huawei makes its CANN AI GPU toolkit open source to challenge Nvidia’s proprietary CUDA platform CUDA’s near 20-year dominance has locked developers into Nvidia’s hardware ecosystem exclusively CANN provides multi-layer programming interfaces for AI applications on Huawei’s Ascend AI GPUs Huawei has announced plans to make its CANN software toolkit for Ascend AI GPUs open source , a move aimed sq
AI Industry Warns That New Lawsuit Could Destroy It Entirely
Futurism / 11h
Last month, a federal judge ruled that potentially millions of writers can join a copyright infringement lawsuit brought against the AI startup Anthropic . The suit, filed by three authors, accused the Claude chatbot maker of using pirated books downloaded from "shadow libraries" such as LibGen to train its large language models. Upping the ante through the roof, US district judge William Alsup s
First look: Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge brings points travel to one of the Pacific Northwest's natural wonders
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
For about 80 miles between Portland and The Dalles, Oregon, the Columbia River snakes through the Cascade Mountains past rocky cliffs, towering spires and rushing waterfalls to form a spectacular river canyon. The Columbia River Gorge, which marks the border between Oregon and Washington, is claimed by both states as a natural wonder. It boasts endless outdoor recreation opportunities, not to men
What’s Going On at Tesla? A Wave of Executives Is Heading for the Exits
51Gizmodo / 11h
Tesla, already battling slowing sales and a shifting market, is now facing a quieter but potentially more damaging crisis: a mass exodus from its leadership ranks.
How to Move Mac Apps to Your Menu Bar (and Why You Should)
Lifehacker / 11h
I live in a small, cramped apartment in a big city. For each item I bring into my house, I feel like I need to throw something out to keep clutter from piling up. In some ways, my battle with my MacBook's limited screen real estate mirrors my space issues at home. As a tech journalist, installing apps is a daily occurrence for me, which means an overcrowded dock or menu bar. Luckily, I've largely
Boar’s Head to reopen plant as mold and funky meat problems pop up elsewhere
45Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Boar's Head plans to reopen the Jarratt, Virginia, facility at the center of a deadly Listeria outbreak last year despite federal inspections continuing to find sanitation violations at three of the food company's other facilities, according to federal records obtained by the Associated Press . The AP obtained 35 pages of inspection reports via a Freedom of Information Act Request. Those reports
AOL announces September shutdown for dial-up Internet after 34 years
47Ars Technica - All content / 11h
After 34 years of connecting Americans to the Internet through phone lines, AOL recently announced it is shutting down its dial-up modem service on September 30, 2025. The announcement marks the end of a technology that served as the primary gateway to the World Wide Web for millions of users throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. AOL confirmed the shutdown date in a help message to customers: "AO
Reddit blocks Internet Archive to end sneaky AI scraping
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Reddit is now blocking the Internet Archive (IA) from indexing popular Reddit threads after allegedly catching sneaky AI firms—restricted from scraping Reddit—instead simply scraping data from IA's archived content. Where before IA's Wayback Machine dependably archived Reddit pages, profiles, and comments—as part of its mission to archive the Internet—moving forward, only screenshots of the Reddi
Slow Ventures cuts first check from $60M creator fund into woodworking founder
24TechCrunch / 11h
This marks the first investment for Slow’s $60 million Creator Fund since its launch in February. The fund looks to help creators launch businesses, under the belief that what made them successful influencers is what can also make them a good founder.
These 6 Websites Used to Dominate the Internet, Now You Can Only See Archived Versions
How-To Geek / 11h
The internet has always been in flux, a place where sites rise, dominate, and then quietly fade away into oblivion, leaving only traces behind. Yet, for those of us who grew up online, these sites weren’t just web addresses; they were part of our digital lives. Today, many of them exist only in memory, or in the dusty archives of the Wayback Machine.
You’re Gonna Have to Wait Even Longer for ‘Shrek 5’
Gizmodo / 11h
The ogre and his pals are going to take a little more time before their return.
MacBook screens can be broken with a simple greeting card, viral TikTok video warns – and Apple has explained the reason why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
A TikTok user damaged their MacBook display in an unexpected way The issue was caused by a piece of card placed under the lid Even something as innocuous as this can break a laptop screen For many MacBook owners, it’s a nightmare come true: you open the lid of your pricey laptop and switch it on, only to find the display is a mess, with black bars and glitchy colors everywhere you look. The scree
4 things we learned from OpenAI’s GPT-5 Reddit AMA
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and several other researchers and engineers came to Reddit the day after debuting the powerful new GPT-5 AI model for the time-honored tradition of an Ask Me Anything thread . Though the discussion ranged over all kinds of technical and product elements, there were a few topics that stood out as particularly important to posters based on the frequency and passion with which
President Trump Calls Intel C.E.O. a ‘Success’ After Meeting
34NYT > Technology / 12h
Just days after calling for the resignation of Intel chief, Lip-Bu Tan, over his ties to China, Mr. Trump changed his tune.
Microsoft Is Now Being Sued Over Sunsetting Windows 10
Lifehacker / 12h
Windows 10 end of life is nigh: On Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop supporting the OS. That doesn't mean Windows 10 machines will stop working overnight. On the contrary, the experience will feel exactly the same. The difference, however, is that Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for Windows 10, putting those users at great risk going forward. Those users will either ha
If You Try to Sell Your Cybertruck, You Are Going to Get a Terrible Surprise
Futurism / 12h
Folks who shelled out to buy Elon Musk's ugliest electric car are in for an upset should they try to sell or trade in those Cybertrucks. As flagged by Gizmodo , the CarGurus vehicle marketplace and analytics firm found that over the last year, the value of a used Cybertruck has plummeted more than 30 percent, to an average of roughly $84,000. And with recent price cuts putting the Long Range Cybe
This Linux Workstation Laptop Has an RTX 5090 Inside
How-To Geek / 12h
Kubuntu Focus, the manufacturer that makes Kubuntu Linux -only PCs, has announced a new workstation-level laptop, the Focus Zr Gen 1. The heavy-duty laptop is meant to be a desktop replacement with its dedicated GPU options.
Here's Everything I Disable When Buying a New Windows Device
How-To Geek / 12h
Nearly all new Windows laptops come pre-installed with Windows 11. But with it, you also get a bunch of unnecessary features that can slow down your system, compromise your privacy, or bombard you with annoying notifications. That’s why I tweak a few settings before I start using my new device.
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Are Getting Better Drawing Tools
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint all have built-in pen and drawing tools, but they can be a bit lackluster, especially if you’re accustomed to OneNote or real digital art software. Thankfully, Microsoft is starting to test a few much-needed improvements.
Is Lady Gaga’s ‘Wednesday’ Role Everything It Seems?
Gizmodo / 12h
Jenna Ortega recently sowed distrust in what we think we know about the pop star's role on the Netflix show.
Claude can now reference past chats, if you want it to
Engadget / 12h
Claude is getting a better, if selective, memory. Rather than acting as perfect catalog of everything you've talked about or shared, Anthropic says the AI chatbot now has the ability to reference past chats when asked, so you don't have to re-explain yourself. The feature seems like it could help you pick up a work project after time away, or query Claude for the details of a past research sessio
AOL Dial-Up Is Shutting Down After 34 Years
Lifehacker / 12h
Can you play "Danny Boy" over a phone modem? After 34 years in operation, AOL is finally ending its dial-up service. The news is sure to come as a shock to internet users around the country, plenty of whom are probably asking themselves "AOL still had dial-up?" But if you live in a rural area, it's not quite as surprising. As someone who has to resort to DSL whenever I visit my in-laws, and who h
Fake TikTok shops found spreading malware to unsuspecting victims - here's how to stay safe
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Fraudulent TikTok Shops driving victims into fake portals designed to steal cryptocurrency and data Scammers mimic trusted seller profiles and lure shoppers with unrealistic discounts across popular platforms SparkKitty malware secretly collects sensitive data from devices, enabling long-term unauthorized surveillance and control Cybercriminals are now making use of TikTok Shops to spread malware
7 Ways the iPhone Just Isn't That Cool Anymore
How-To Geek / 12h
In the early days of the smartphone revolution, Android owners used to envy the look and feel of the iPhone. But things have changed since a lot. I am a longtime iPhone owner who has been increasingly looking at the other side of the fence with envy, all because of Apple's stagnant innovation when it comes to its most prized and supposedly innovative product.
Brazil Clamped Down on Big Tech. Trump’s Tariffs Could Change That.
NYT > Technology / 12h
With President Trump on their side, U.S. technology companies now have more leverage in Brazil, where they seek to influence new rules policing their platforms.
“Stay Onboard, We’ll Book You a Connection” Delta Crew Nearly Lets LA Passenger Fly To Vegas Before Turning Back
View from the Wing / 12h
A passenger accidentally boarded Delta flight 607 from New York JFK to Las Vegas on Sunday. He meant to fly to Los Angeles. Continue reading ...
Roblox is sharing its AI tool to fight toxic game chats – here’s why that matters for kids
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Online game chats are notorious for vulgar, offensive, and even criminal behavior. Even if only a tiny percentage, the many millions of hours of chat can accumulate a lot of toxic interactions in a way that's a problem for players and video game companies, especially when it involves kids. Roblox has a lot of experience dealing with that aspect of gaming and has used AI to create a whole system t
I’ll upgrade my M1 MacBook Pro for the first time in years if this rumor is true – and it might be the last MacBook I buy this decade
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
How often do you upgrade your MacBook? I’m willing to bet it’s not very often, and certainly not every year. If so, that’s great news for you, but perhaps not so pleasing for Apple, which would rather you
