John Oliver shares his blunt verdict on Trumps meeting with Putin
57Mashable / 20h
A meeting between U.S. and Russian presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin took place in Alaska on Friday, prompting several awkward moments and photos, and no deal for a ceasefire with Ukraine. Kicking off Last Week Tonight with a roundup of the week's biggest stories, John Oliver didn't spend long on Trump and Putin's meeting — but he did make his feelings about it pretty clear. SEE ALSO: Jo
After recent tests, China appears likely to beat the United States back to the Moon
200+Ars Technica - All content / 14h
In recent weeks, the secretive Chinese space program has reported some significant milestones in developing its program to land astronauts on the lunar surface by the year 2030. On August 6, the China Manned Space Agency successfully tested a high-fidelity mockup of its 26-ton "Lanyue" lunar lander. The test, conducted outside of Beijing, used giant tethers to simulate lunar gravity as the vehicl
Google announces first nuclear site to power its data centers
97Engadget / 15h
Big Tech's foray into nuclear power continues as Google announced the site of its first nuclear reactor today, as part of its 2024 deal with startup Kairos Power. Oak Ridge, Tennessee, will be home to the Hermes 2 plant, which will supply Google with 50 megawatts of power under a long-term purchase agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The Oak Ridge plant is the first in a 500-mega
US says UK has withdrawn demand to access Apple users' encrypted data
BBC News / 4min
UK authorities have demanded access to Apple users' protected files when required for investigations.
The path to European data sovereignty
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 6min
Back in 2020, the European Parliament published a briefing paper which set out “growing concern that the citizens, businesses and Member States of the European Union (EU) are gradually losing control over their data, over their capacity for innovation, and over their ability to shape and enforce legislation in the digital environment.” At the heart of the matter is the domination that the likes o
The AI Triple Threat: mitigating the dangers of AI adoption with identity security
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 13min
A succession of recent high‑profile breaches has shown that the UK remains vulnerable to ever‑more advanced cyber threats. This exposure is intensifying as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday business operations. AI tools have become essential for organizations seeking to deliver value and maintain competitiveness. Yet, its benefits also bring risks that far too many
AI’s invisible labor is tech’s biggest blind spot
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Behind the polished responses of AI platforms lies a lesser-known truth: workers from emerging economies, such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia, were paid less than $2 per hour to sift through graphic and traumatic content to help train their safety systems. This labor practice has sparked global concern, lawsuits, and calls for ethical reform in the AI industry. Artificial intelligence is the
DORA: six months into a resilience revolution
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
There was a lot of discussion, planning, cost, and people management involved for all of those in the financial sector in bringing DORA into effect. In January 2025, Rubrik Zero Lab’s research reported that the strains on businesses were not always obvious. In addition to costing nearly half (47%) of businesses over a Million Euros, 79% of employees reported an impact on mental health, and 58% of
Sigma reveals super-bright lens for astrophotography fans – plus a new world-first for pro sports shooters
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Sigma unveils an ultra-wide 12mm f/1.4 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras It's available for Sony, Canon and Fujifilm cameras for £519 (US / AU pricing TBC) 200mm F2 telephoto prime also revealed, part of Sigma's pro Sports line Good Lord, Sigma's lens making department is on a roll. Following its versatile 18-40mm F1.8 zoom and award-winning 300-600mm F4 telephoto monster, it has unveiled two hig
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on August 19, 2025
Mashable / 3h
The moon is getting less and less visible each night, and it won't be long before we see nothing at all. The moon is looking a little darker right now due to where we are in 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 i
Hurdle hints and answers for August 19, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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
Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets
Mashable / 3h
Pokémon TCG is as hot as ever in 2025, which means finding cards at a fair price can feel like a literal boss battle. Between Scarlet & Violet’s split sets Black Bolt and Pokémon TCG White Flare , Destined Rivals selling out instantly, and Mega Evolution hyped up preorders, price spikes and stock issues make product hard to find at a reasonable price. The good news? With the right retailers and s
Britain Drops Request That Apple Create a Back Door
NYT > Technology / 3h
The Trump administration says that law enforcement organizations in Britain would back off asking the company for a tool to access customers’ data.
OpenAI launches a sub $5 ChatGPT plan in India
60TechCrunch / 3h
This plan will offer 10x more messages and image generation than the free tier, among other benefits.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 19, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 19, 2025
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 19, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
AI Landscape with Nvidia Dominance
Next Big Future / 6h
Dylan Patel, founder of SemiAnalysis, talks about the AI hardware landscape, GPT-5, business models, and the future of AI infrastructure with A16z Venture partners. Dylan covers Nvidia’s dominance, reactions to OpenAI’s GPT-5, monetization strategies, and threats from custom silicon. Nvidia has unassailable advantages in AI hardware: superior networking, high-performance memory (HBM), process node
Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
23BBC News / 7h
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.
SoftBank makes $2B investment in Intel
47TechCrunch / 7h
SoftBank will pay $23 per share for Intel common stock.
Grok cant decide if its therapist companion is a therapist or not
Mashable / 7h
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has a bit of a source code problem. As first spotted by 404 Media , the web version of Grok is inadvertently exposing the prompts that shape its cast of AI companions — from the edgy “anime waifu” Ani to the foul-mouthed red panda, Bad Rudy. Buried in the code is where things get more troubling. Among the gimmicky characters is "Therapist" Grok (those quotations are
Another Crypto IPO Hits the Market and Most People Still Have No Idea What Crypto Is
Gizmodo / 8h
Recent polls have shown at least 60% of people asked—sometimes as many as 90%—have absolutely no idea what crypto is or how it works but would definitely not put their own money in it.
Trump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.
How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
BBC News / 8h
PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to destroy them.
How Could Frodo Be in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’?
Gizmodo / 8h
After Ian McKellan teased that Elijah Wood's beloved halfling could return for the new 'Lord of the Rings' movie, there's plenty questions of how—and also of when.
I was about to upgrade to Windows 11, but I've decided to stick with Windows 10 – here's why
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 8h
It's confession time. I've been procrastinating over upgrading to Windows 11 on my main PC, even though I fully intended to move to the newer operating system, away from Windows 10, this year. (Actually, the original plan was to switch early this year ). So yes - I've let things slide, at least when it comes to my main PC, anyway. In my defense, I did upgrade my secondary machine - a Microsoft Su
Mark Zuckerberg Has No Problem With People Using His AI to Generate Fake Medical Information
Futurism / 9h
As the race to build ever-more powerful artificial intelligence slows to a crawl, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is getting desperate. Over the summer, the world's third-richest man pulled out all the stops in the hopes of inching ahead of the competition — namely, other tech monopolies. In his quest, Zuckerberg offered ten-digit salaries to poach top AI researchers, erected tent cities to expand his d
The best credit cards to maximize your entertainment spending
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Entertainment spending usually makes up a large portion of a person's budget. Despite this being a historically common spending category, few cards explicitly offer bonus rewards for entertainment spending. This is probably due to the category's ambiguity — after all, entertainment can encompass concerts, streaming subscriptions and beyond. If you're currently looking to maximize this ambiguous c
7 reasons to get the Hilton Amex Aspire Card
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is one of the best hotel credit cards on the market. Despite its $550 annual fee (see rates and fees ), its perks easily offset this significant cost — and then some. Plus, its welcome bonus offers significant value. Currently, new applicants can earn 150,000 points after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first six months of card membe
Chase Ultimate Rewards to lose Emirates Skywards as a transfer partner Oct. 16
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Chase Ultimate Rewards is saying goodbye to one of its 11 airline transfer partners. The program plans to end its partnership with Emirates Skywards at 12 a.m. EDT on Oct. 16, View from the Wing first reported. We confirmed this in the Chase app, too. This isn't the only bad news to come out of Emirates Skywards this year. Over the last few months, Emirates Skywards suffered devaluations at the h
Qatar Airways to open first US lounge in JFK's newest terminal
20The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Qatar Airways will open its first-ever U.S. airport lounge in New York. The Doha-based airline announced Monday that it'll officially move to the new Terminal One at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) when the facility opens next year. As part of the move, Qatar will open a 15,000-square-foot lounge in the new Terminal One . While details are still limited — no renderings were
Southwest Airlines cuts 30 routes in pivot to add more connecting flights
100+The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Southwest Airlines will cut as many as 30 routes from its map next March, the latest in a larger transformation at the company aimed at boosting profits. The cuts hit Denver International Airport (DEN) — the Dallas-based carrier's largest airport by both flights and seats — and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) the hardest, with each losing seven routes, the latest schedule data from
I'm not sold on the Strata Elite — but the Strata Premier might become my new wallet staple
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Admittedly, I've never been big on the Citi credit card ecosystem or Citi ThankYou Rewards points . Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards points have long been the transferable currencies I most value (and in recent years, Bilt Rewards Points and Capital One miles have joined the mix). But that is about to change, thanks to the announcement of Citi's newest transfer partn
Current offer on the popular Chase Sapphire Preferred: Worth over $1,500
79The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees ) is among the best travel rewards cards for beginners . It hits on all fronts: lucrative earning rates, valuable perks and versatile rewards — all for an affordable $95 annual fee. According to our August 2025 valuations , Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable transferable points out there. Let's dive into why you shoul
Is the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard worth it?
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
If you fly American Airlines frequently, you might consider getting one of their cobranded Citi cards. At the top of the hierarchy is the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees ), which offers the most AA-specific perks of any credit card. But it comes with a hefty annual fee. So, is it worth the $595 annual fee — both in year one and beyond? Let's do the math.
Why Citi’s newest transfer partner has changed my credit card and points and miles strategies
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Earlier this year, I wrote about why the list of transfer partners for Citi's ThankYou Rewards program was less than ideal. Citi just didn't have strong enough partners to compete with similar credit card programs, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and American Express Membership Rewards . For instance, if I wanted to book a great award flight redemption or luxury hotel stay, I found myself utilizin
Capital One Savor credit card review: A no-annual-fee card for food and entertainment
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Capital One Savor Card overview The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a solid no-annual-fee card that is great for those who regularly spend on dining and entertainment. It offers bonus rewards on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services and at grocery stores, making it a good starter product for foodies and regular concertgoers. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ * Card rating is based on t
There's still time to book a Labor Day weekend package at these points hotels around the US
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
For more than a century, Americans have celebrated Labor Day with parades, picnics and backyard barbecues — but 130 years later, the holiday is seen not only as summertime's last hurrah, but also a final chance to hit the open road , hop on a plane or book a staycation to soak in the warm season's laid-back vibe and balmy temperatures. As usual, many points hotels in popular summer destinations w
6 credit card mistakes college students make — and how to avoid them
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
College is a new adventure and a huge life step for most young adults. For many, it's also the first taste of financial freedom. Before I started college, I was told to avoid credit cards like the plague because they can lead to debt and negatively impact my finances in the long term. I took that advice to heart right up until I started researching and learned about the benefits of credit cards a
How to redeem your Hyatt points for family and friends (and avoid check-in hassles)
57The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Redeeming World of Hyatt points for friends and family can be a fantastic way to share your rewards, especially if you've built up a healthy balance from frequent hotel stays or transferable credit card rewards . Whether you're gifting a night at a high-end resort or helping someone save money on a work trip, Hyatt gives you flexibility, but there are key steps to take to avoid headaches at check
Should you cancel your Chase Sapphire Reserve?
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
It's been a turbulent year of sweeping changes to popular credit cards, so you might be thinking about which ones still deserve a spot in your wallet. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) underwent major changes in June, which increased its annual fee to $795. To offset it, new earning rates and a range of travel and lifestyle credits were added, so some cardholders might find these
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire card review: Premium perks for Hilton loyalists
26The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a premium hotel credit card loaded with top-tier benefits. Key perks include complimentary Hilton Diamond elite status , bonus points on Hilton stays and incredibly valuable statement credits. This card is an excellent option for Hilton loyalists . Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ * Card rating is based on th
Credit card rental car insurance: Best cards and how it works
74The Points Guy Articles / 9h
When you're at the counter ready to rent a car, it's likely you'll be asked to add car rental protection to your bill. At first, it may seem like a good idea to say yes. What if something goes wrong? Well, if you have a travel credit card in your wallet, you may already have the level of rental car coverage you need at no extra cost. Many of our favorite rewards credit cards include a collision d
Google's AI Search Might Recommend You Call a Scammer
Lifehacker / 9h
Despite its rapid integration in nearly every facet of daily life, AI technology is not perfect. While it might seem like generative AI knows everything, it can make mistakes, or make up information entirely . That's why it's concerning to tech reporters like myself that companies are adding AI tech to tool so many people rely on and take for granted. Search is one of those tools. Since the late
‘70% Chance He’s In Jail By The Weekend’: Air Canada Strike Leader Faces Government Crackdown
View from the Wing / 9h
A reader that has worked as an advisor to the current Canadian government, who prefers to remain anonymous, shares what happens next. Continue reading ...
Allianz Life data breach affects 1.1 million customers
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23TechCrunch / 9h
Data breach notification site Have I Been Pwned notified 1.1 million customers of a July data breach, a number not previously reported.
U.S. government could take a 10 percent stake in Intel, report says
Mashable / 9h
The Trump Administration is reportedly in talks with Intel for a roughly $10 billion investment in the languishing chipmaker.. According to Bloomberg via unnamed White House insiders, the U.S. government is looking at a 10 percent stake in the company, or around $10.5 billion, based on its market value. The terms of the deal, or whether it even happens, are still uncertain. But one option could b
Texas AG to investigate Meta and Character.AI over 'misleading' mental health claims
Engadget / 9h
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced plans to investigate both Meta AI Studio and Character.AI for offering AI chatbots that can claim to be health tools, and potentially misusing data collected from underage users. Paxton says that AI chatbots from either platform "can present themselves as professional therapeutic tools," to the point of lying about their qualifications. That behavio
Nobody Likes Zuckerberg’s Glitchy AI App
Gizmodo / 9h
So far the most Meta has to show for it is a glitchy chatbot, a growing chorus of irritated users, and frustrated shareholders who would like to have something show for the billions of dollars spent on the project.
How My Heat Training Paid Off This Summer (and What I'd Do Differently Next Time)
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Running in the heat is never fun, but this year I was determined to make the best of it. Starting in the spring, I used a Core 2 sensor to track my heat exposure; I later added a Garmin Forerunner 570 watch , which gives me a heat acclimation score. Recently, I was struggling through a trail run in 90 degree heat on a humid August day, massively s
Everything leaving Hulu in September 2025 – don't miss streaming these 20 movies before they disappear
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
September is only a few weeks away, and that means Hulu is gearing up to clear out a handful of movies for its new arrivals. But don't worry, there are only 18 movies and two documentaries set to get the chop, so it's safe to say that Hulu's collection of best TV shows is staying put. Compared to other streaming services – that have a tendency to remove major blockbusters more frequently – Hulu i
The Skydance-Paramount Megamerger Could Lead to Legendary Jumping Ship
34Gizmodo / 9h
While 'Dune' and the 'Godzilla' Monsterverse would remain at Warner Bros., the talk of a deal comes after the newly merged company successfully signed 'Stranger Things' creators Matt and Ross Duffer for a new partnership.
Caught Using a VPN? Here's How They Know!
How-To Geek / 9h
As governments and companies around the world seem to be on a bit of an internet censorship binge, many people are turning to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to get around these restrictions—only to be caught out!
Finally! Future SSDs are set to be more energy efficient and more secure thanks to a new set of guidelines
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
NVMe 2.3 sets new ground rules which could alter storage behavior across multiple environments Power monitoring shifts focus toward sustainability and careful control in both enterprise and consumer drives Energy capping functions might prevent system stress in older setups that struggle with power draw The NVM Express group has confirmed the release of NVMe 2.3, a revision that introduces 11 upd
If you think youre talking to an LPGA golfer online, no youre not
Mashable / 10h
As it turns out, she’s just not that into you. Not because of who you are — but because she doesn’t exist. That’s the grim reality facing women in professional golf right now. As The Athletic reports in its “Stalking in Sports” series , LPGA athletes are increasingly being impersonated in catfishing scams that prey on older men, leaving players to deal with the fallout — harassment at tournaments
Trump's Limbs Are Looking Awfully Swollen
Futurism / 10h
It appears that president Donald Trump's years of fast food and snack guzzling have finally caught up to him — and the entire world can tell. During Trump's summit last week with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss finally bringing an end to the war in Ukraine, the junk food-loving president's ankles were visibly swollen to a painful-looking degree in his shiny black Oxfords. Th
Despite Getting Billions From the Government, Elon Musk’s SpaceX Pays Basically No Taxes
Futurism / 10h
Launch and Taxes For all his trash-talk of government welfare, billionaire Elon Musk has benefited from a lot of it in his time at the helm of his businesses, including SpaceX — and according to newly leaked documents, his space firm isn't even paying any taxes, either. As the New York Times reports , internal documents show that Musk has intimated to investors that the company may never have to
These Sony On-Ear Headphones Are Less Than $40 Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re on the hunt for a new pair of on-ear headphones that won’t break the bank, the Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones are currently on sale for $38—their lowest price ever, according to price trackers . Available in six colors, they offer long battery life, customizabl
Despite Online MAGA Freakout About Her Jeans, Sydney Sweeney’s New Movie Bombs
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Sometimes it's good to remember that the internet is not a real place.
An Account Using the Same Name as Trump’s BLS Pick Posted Red-Pilled Conspiracy Theories
200+Wired / 10h
A WIRED review of a now deleted Twitter account that used the screen name “Dr. Erwin J. Antoni III” shows it posted conspiratorial content about the 2020 election, Covid-19, and Jeffrey Epstein.
The NYT just launched a new daily game – but it's no Wordle
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
If you were hoping for yet another New York Times game to satisfy your word-puzzling itch, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Pips, the latest addition to The New York Times' growing games corral, is a word-free, domino-filled exercise in entertainment and occasional frustration. Pips, which was launched on Monday (August 18) online and iOS and Android, is a departure from the global phenomenon Wordle
All-In Podcast Boys Poke Fun at Uber Founder’s ‘AI Psychosis’ (Which They Encouraged)
Gizmodo / 10h
"We may need to do a health check because smart people can get involved with these AI."
New Study Fuels Debate Over World-Changing Comet Strike 12,800 Years Ago
Gizmodo / 10h
A recent study claims to have found new geochemical evidence of an Earth-altering comet impact at the end of the last ice age, but skeptics still aren't convinced.
‘He’s ConciergeKey, Very VIP’ Drunk American Airlines Lounge Passenger Steals TV Remote, Hurls Slurs As Staff Defend Him
22View from the Wing / 10h
A visibly drunk American Airlines Concierge Key member used his status to demand changing the TV channel in the Chicago O'Hare Flagship lounge, hurled homophobic slurs at passengers, and assaulted the staff. Reportedly, nothing was done, because 'he has high status'. Continue reading ...
How Sega (Almost) Revolutionized Online Console Gaming in the 90s
How-To Geek / 10h
Back in 2002, Xbox Live shaped gaming forever by bringing online multiplayer to home consoles, but it wasn't the first to do so. Before Microsoft, Nintendo, or Sony turned online multiplayer into a standard part of console gaming, Sega had already laid the groundwork for today's online gaming experiences.
Britt Lower’s ‘Severance’ Audition Tape Proves Her Helly R. Was Meant to Be
26Gizmodo / 10h
The star brought the show's season-one 'Who are you?' scene to remarkable life from her own bathroom floor.
This iOS 26 upgrade could make your iPhone feel much faster, but there’s a catch
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
iOS 26 public beta 3 improves app opening times This makes using apps feel much quicker and snappier The adjustment does make apps’ content load any faster, though The third public beta of Apple’s iOS 26 has just landed, and it comes with a few minor tweaks and adjustments for your iPhone . But there’s one change that has really caught my eye, and it’s made my iPhone feel so much faster in the pr
Don’t worry, ChatGPT‑4o isn’t being phased out in October despite the rumors
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
OpenAI has no plans to phase out GPT‑4o in October The company reinstated GPT‑4o after backlash OpenAI promised advance notice before any deprecation of models Rumors of ChatGPT‑4o's demise have been exaggerated, according to OpenAI. Despite some loud rumors bouncing around Reddit and other social media platforms, ChatGPT's developer has no plans to phase out the popular GPT‑4o model in October.
Otter.ai Sued for Allegedly Recording Work Calls Without Consent
Gizmodo / 10h
A California suit claims the app is recording private conversations and using them to train its AI.
X’s declining Android app installs are hurting subscription revenue
88TechCrunch / 11h
X is struggling on Android with installs down by 49% year-over-year as of June 2025.
How to watch the Made by Google event and Pixel 10 launch on Aug. 20
Mashable / 11h
If you're at all interested in what Google has in store for its Pixel 10 lineup, you're not going to want to miss the annual Made by Google livestream event at 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Aug. 20. There have been plenty of leaks ahead of this event , including loads of Pixel 10 specs , the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Pixel Watch 4, Pixel buds, and more. We'll be covering the event live, and you can watch
Mysterious Object Hurtling Toward Us From Beyond Solar System Appears to Be Emitting Its Own Light, Scientists Say
85Futurism / 11h
Last month, astronomers made an exciting discovery, observing an interstellar object — only the third ever observed — hurtling toward the center of the solar system. The object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, has caught the attention of Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, who has a long track record of making controversial predictions about previous interstellar objects being relics from an extraterrestrial civilizat
Samsung’s New ‘Fan Edition” Earbuds Beat the Pricier Buds 3 Pro in One Key Way
Gizmodo / 11h
Just because the Galaxy Buds 3 FE are cheaper doesn't mean they have to be worse.
How to Boost Voices in Apple Podcasts in iOS 26
Lifehacker / 11h
Apple Podcasts is one of the best podcast apps on the iPhone , packing unique features like automatic transcripts. However, until now, I've never used it as my primary podcast player. That's because it lacked two features I desperately need—automatic adjustments for playback speed, and higher volume for voices. Luckily, Apple's adding one of those two features in iOS 26 . The Podcasts app is gett
Bad news - most devs believe AI is going to kill 'most or all' of their company's marketing department
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Report finds developers overwhelmingly believe AI can handle marketing tasks once thought secure from automation Stroyblok finds 90% of developers use AI tools frequently or constantly in their coding Heavy AI adoption in coding shapes perceptions that marketing work could also be absorbed A growing number of developers now believe artificial intelligence is poised to absorb much of what marketin
YouTuber Mark Rober is bringing his experiments to Netflix
Engadget / 11h
Mark Rober will bring his scientific talents to Netflix with two upcoming projects. Rober is a former NASA engineer who parlayed his skills into an entertaining and educational YouTube career. In past years, we've seen him develop not just one , but two stinky glitter bombs to fend off porch package thieves, as well as leading work on a Guinness World Record-holding robot called the Dominator . A
Rey’s Climatic ‘Star Wars’ Showdowns Get a Beautiful Poster Set
Gizmodo / 11h
Artist Kevin Wilson tackles the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy: 'The Force Awakens,' 'The Last Jedi,' and 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
Millions of dollars in cryptocurrency has been confiscated as the DoJ cracks down on an infamous ransomware operator
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
Millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency has been seized by the DoJ The wallet belongs to a suspected ransomware operator The ransomware, Zeppelin, is functionally extinct The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced a cryptocurrency wallet containing over $2.8 million has been seized following charges of conspiring to commit computer fraud and abuse, computer fraud and abuse, and conspira
What Seemed Like a Pregnancy Was Actually Something Far More Dangerous
Gizmodo / 11h
The woman was diagnosed with an "exceedingly rare" condition often mistaken for ectopic pregnancy.
Everything new on Hulu in September 2025 – stream 79 new movies and 68 new TV shows, including Only Murders in the Building season 5 and more
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 11h
August is coming to an end and, therefore, so is the summer season. There's no denying that Hulu's summer schedules have been stacked with fresh movies and binge-worthy TV shows – and it's keeping the ball rolling with its first list of fall titles. In September, you can catch the return of two of the best Hulu shows, the first being Only Murders in the Building season 5 where we'll see Renée Zel
Why Your Mechanical Keyboard Feels Worse Than Expected
How-To Geek / 11h
Let me set the scene: You’ve heard mechanical keyboards are the ultimate upgrade for typing and gaming, so you went ahead and bought one. But instead of feeling amazing, it’s been nothing but a letdown. So, what went wrong with your new keyboard?
Windows 11’s latest update may be bricking some SSDs, users report
Mashable / 11h
Word is circulating around the Internet that the latest Windows 11 update may be causing some potentially serious problems for SSD owners. More specifically, some users in Japan have reported that their SSDs were corrupted, making it impossible to read files or even mount the drive properly. Users also reported losing out on SMART features , which allow SSDs to self-monitor and report issues. The
Hundreds of Robots Competed in the World's First Robot Olympics. The Results Were Unintentionally Hilarious
Futurism / 12h
In the past few decades, China has rapidly transitioned from one of the poorest nations on Earth to the global kingpin in robotics production. Between 2022 and 2023, the People's Republic installed over 276,000 robots throughout various industries, more than every other country on Earth combined. The machines are descending on Beijing this week, flocking from all corners of the world to take part
Lufthansa Calls Police On Passenger For Wearing Mask? I Don’t Buy It…
30One Mile at a Time / 12h
Reader Gregg flags a story on Naked Capitalism , calling for a boycott of Lufthansa, based on a claim that the German flag carrier removed a passenger from a flight for wearing a medical mask. I obviously wasn’t there, but something doesn’t add up. Man’s mask makes Lufthansa crew uncomfortable? A passenger traveling on a Lufthansa flight makes the following claims (and Naked Capitalism notes that
Tesla Unleashed in Next 60 days
Next Big Future / 12h
Tesla will be achieving huge milestones over the next 60 days with autonomy and getting back on track with car production and deliveries. They will release FSD 14 with ten times the parameters which should increase the miles to intervention by about four times. The Tesla robotaxi service in Austin and ridesharing service in the ... Read more
Venus Aerospace Hypersonic Engine Breakthroughs
Next Big Future / 12h
Andrew Duggleby, co-founder and CTO of Venus Aerospace, discusses their groundbreaking propulsion technology. They have a ramjet integrated with a rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) which they call the Venus Detonation Ramjet (VDR2). This will enable hypersonic flight (up to Mach 6-10) from conventional runways, with emphasis on efficiency, challenges, and innovations. It could also ... Read
Microsoft Might Be 'Fixing' Windows 11's Dark Mode
Lifehacker / 12h
For some, dark mode is a helpful way to use devices with bright screens at night. For others, dark mode is an aesthetic choice, and they use the theme throughout the day. OS-level dark mode, the ability to match the theme of all apps and windows on your device, is the dream, but it's just that for Windows 11 users. Even with its system dark theme, Windows 11 has plenty of elements that are still
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW game streaming gets RTX 5080 GPUs, better image quality and more
Engadget / 12h
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW game streaming service is leveling-up in September with the addition of RTX 5080 GPUs, which will allow for 5K streaming at up to 120fps (or 1080p/320fps for the truly frame-hungry). While you'll need to be on the $20-a-month GeForce Now Ultimate tier to use RTX 5080 streaming servers, NVIDIA at least isn't raising that tier's price. Subscribers at that level will still recei
China’s tiniest SSD can sit on your index finger, yet holds terabytes and performs faster than almost every MicroSD or SD card available
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Biwin unveils Mini SSD offering 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB in a tiny footprint Mini SSD reads at 3,700MB/s and writes at 3,400MB/s using PCIe 4x2 The device is smaller than a U.S. penny but rivals traditional M.2 drives in speed Chinese storage company Biwin has unveiled a new storage format called the “Mini SSD,” designed for laptops, tablets, phones, and cameras. At just 15 x 17mm and 1.4mm thick, it
Nvidia's GeForce Now and RTX 4000 series GPUs are about to get better, and it's thanks to these crucial updates
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Nvidia is bringing its GeForce RTX 5080 to GeForce Now, for its 'Ultimate' tier membership Prices will remain the same, with improved game performance Multi Frame Generation will also be available on GeForce Now Gamescom 2025 is finally here, with plenty of new triple-A games to look forward to, and Nvidia has been hard at work behind the scenes to further strengthen its local and cloud gaming of
Nvidia and Capcom are bringing DLSS to Resident Evil – here's why it's about time
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Nvidia's DLSS 4 will feature in Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem with path tracing DLSS 4 will also be present in multiple upcoming games like Phantom Blade 0 and Borderlands 4 More of Resident Evil Requiem will be showcased at Gamescom 2025 It's been a long time coming, but Capcom and Nvidia have finally collaborated on one of the Japanese developer's biggest franchises ever, in a move that's boun
Game Streaming Will Never Be the Same After Nvidia’s GeForce Now Update
Gizmodo / 12h
GeForce Now's 'Install to Play' feature could make any device your main gaming machine.
Webtoon Wants Video and Licensed Comics to Capture a New Generation of Readers
Gizmodo / 12h
A pivot to video and a recent major deal with Disney means Webtoon wants to expand its reach even further.
T-Mobile claimed selling location data without consent is legal—judges disagree
39Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A federal appeals court rejected T-Mobile's attempt to overturn $92 million in fines for selling customer location information to third-party firms. The Federal Communications Commission last year fined T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon , saying the carriers illegally shared access to customers' location information without consent and did not take reasonable measures to protect that sensitive data aga
Elon Musk’s “thermonuclear” Media Matters lawsuit may be fizzling out
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Media Matters for America (MMFA)—a nonprofit that Elon Musk accused of sparking a supposedly illegal ad boycott on X —won its bid to block a sweeping Federal Trade Commission (FTC) probe that appeared to have rushed to silence Musk's foe without ever adequately explaining why the government needed to get involved. In her opinion granting MMFA's preliminary injunction, US District Judge Sparkle L.
The NVIDIA App Just Got Two Big New Features
How-To Geek / 12h
The NVIDIA app is a must-have if you have an NVIDIA GPU. Not only is it the default method for grabbing new drivers, but it also unlocks a slew of features. Now, you're getting two new features that might change how you play your games.
Jail And $1,000-A-Day Fines: Air Canada Flight Attendants Defy Back-To-Work Order
92View from the Wing / 12h
A union that “declares or authorizes” an illegal strike faces up to $1,000 per day. The penalty for an officer or union rep is $10,000. Air Canada could win massive damages. Continue reading ...
HR Giant Workday Got Hacked
4 TTPs•
45Gizmodo / 12h
Not exactly what you want to hear from a company that manages the personal information of millions of people.
Is Starlink down? Thousands of satellite internet customers report outage.
Mashable / 12h
Thousands of people reported an outage with their Starlink internet service, starting around 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 18. The service Down Detector reported a large spike in user error reports at this time, which peaked just before 2 p.m. The majority of these users reported either a "total blackout" of Starlink services or problems with their satellite internet. (Disclosure: Down Detector is
Meta’s Next Generation of Smart Glasses May Be Coming in September (and Cost Less Than Expected)
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Meta's next generation of smart glasses may be coming sooner than expected, and for less cash too. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , Meta is planning to release smart glasses with a built-in display by the end of September, and the company is aiming at an $800 price-point for the next-gen specs. What will you be able to do with a pair of Hype
I love the look of Samsung’s One UI 8 camera update, but one detail may have ruined it already
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Samsung could be adding a more vivid camera filter in OneUI 8 According to IceUniverse, the feature will force a watermark on your image There's no release date yet Samsung’s camera app is set to get a new vivid filter, according to leaks, which showcase it producing more striking and vibrant images. The catch? It’ll force you to watermark your photo. Photo filters are nothing new, but one featur
Israeli Cyber Official Arrested During Undercover Internet Crimes Against Children Sting
100+Gizmodo / 12h
A number of men were arrested during the undercover police operation.
