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Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: A No-Brainer Deal
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards po
OpenAI’s New Data Centers Will Draw More Power Than the Entirety of New York City, Sam Altman Says
90Futurism / 14h
Earlier this week, OpenAI announced a “strategic partnership” with AI chipmaker Nvidia in which the duo of tech giants will build and deploy upwards of 10 gigawatts of AI data centers. Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in the project, an enormous project that could end up requiring an astronomical amount of electricity to run. As Fortune reports , the planned data centers would consume as muc
I love this brilliant macOS Tahoe change – and I can’t be the only one
Latest from TechRadar / 19h
macOS Tahoe has ditched Launchpad and replaced it with something far superior.
Paid, the AI agent ‘results-based billing’ startup from Manny Medina, raises huge $21M seed
TechCrunch / 1h
Paid offers an interesting contribution to the AI agentic world: a platform for so-called "results-based" billing.
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 29
Mashable / 1h
It's a new lunar phase tonight, First Quarter, which means we're seeing around half of the moon tonight. The moon goes through a cycle of eight distinct phases, known as the lunar phases. NASA explains that these phases occur as the Sun illuminates varying portions of the moon while it moves around our planet. Keep reading to see what you can see when you look up tonight, Sept. 29. What is today’
Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests
67Wired / 1h
The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires some knowledge on NASCAR and football. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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 n
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Happy Saturday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips 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. H
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Today's NYT Wordle pu
South Korea COVID Vaccine Study Finds Association With Increased Risk of 6 Major Cancers For About 0.8 to 2 Years of Life Expectancy Reduction
Next Big Future / 4h
South Korea study published in Nature of 8.4 million adults finds higher risks of overall, lung, prostate, thyroid, gastric, colorectal, and breast cancers — across both mRNA and viral-vector platforms Increased risk for major cancers—such as lung, liver, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and breast—typically worsens national life expectancy by elevating age-specific and overall mortality rates. If
The AI services transformation may be harder than VCs think
TechCrunch / 4h
Early warning signs suggest this whole services-industry metamorphosis may be more complicated than VCs anticipate.
Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know
35BBC News / 5h
Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.
2025 is the year of the smartphone projector as yet another rugged mobile phone launches with a 100-inch 480p 100nits projector - and a 20,000Ah battery
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
XPLORE 2 joins 2025’s list of rugged projector phones with 480p projection feature, extreme durability, a 20,000mAh battery, and a niche outdoor focus.
When Comics Go Digital-Only, What Happens to Collectors?
How-To Geek / 7h
Physical media as a whole is fading away to be overtaken by digital versions that offer more convenience and easier access. A minority (albeit a growing one) of people are pining for CDs, DVDs, paper books, and other similar media, but what about comic books?
Oura CEO talks potential IPO and ‘nonnegotiable’ data privacy
TechCrunch / 7h
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Oura Health CEO Tom Hale didn’t discuss reports that the company is raising new funding that would value the health-tracking ring maker at nearly $11 billion, but he did talk about whether he has ambitions to take Oura public.
Everything You Need to Know About Cell Modes in Excel
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft Excel has four cell modes—Ready, Enter, Edit, and Point. Having the correct cell mode activated is crucial for effective data entry management, formula creation, and cell modification, and being in the wrong cell mode can cause frustration.
The 5 Most Impactful Gaming PC Upgrades, Ranked
How-To Geek / 8h
The biggest advantage that gaming PCs have over other platforms and form-factors is upgradability, but what should you upgrade first, and how much of a difference will it make?
Delta Just Claimed It’s 100 Years Old—But United Airlines Actually Takes That Crown First Next Year
View from the Wing / 8h
Delta is celebrating a 100th birthday it doesn’t actually have—because when the history is sorted out, United Airlines will officially take that title as America’s oldest carrier next year. Continue reading ...
DJI loses lawsuit over classification as Chinese military company
TechCrunch / 8h
A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies.
Snapchat introduces a paid storage option for all the Memories hoarders out there
Engadget / 9h
Snap is imposing a new storage limit on Snapchat 's Memories feature, which has racked up impressive numbers since its introduction in 2016. According to Snap, users have saved more than one trillion Memories across its platform, and it's now introducing "Memories Storage Plans" for users who exceed 5GB of Memories. In a press release , Snap detailed that the introductory storage plan allows up t
An Ode to the Optical Microsoft Intellimouse
How-To Geek / 9h
Like a lot of you, the first optical mouse I ever used was the optical version of the Microsoft Intellimouse. Until I used a ball-less mouse for the first time, I had no idea how annoying that little sphere was to use and maintain. But the iIntellimouse was more than just an average mouse with its ball removed. The overall design was timeless, and I'd even say a mouse that's still usable today.
Konami Believes in ‘Silent Hill f’ So Much, It’s Becoming a Novel
Gizmodo / 9h
If you need more 'Silent Hill f' in your life, Konami's got a book adaptation ready and waiting for you this October.
Meta has introduced revised guardrails for its AI chatbots to prevent inappropriate conversations with children
Engadget / 9h
Business Insider has obtained the guidelines that Meta contractors are reportedly now using to train its AI chatbots, showing how it's attempting to more effectively address potential child sexual exploitation and prevent kids from engaging in age-inappropriate conversations. The company said in August that it was updating the guardrails for its AIs after Reuters reported that its policies allowe
Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which premium travel card is right for you?
20The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Two titans come to mind when discussing the premium card market: The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) and The Platinum Card® from American Express . The summer's premium card battle continues into the fall with the Amex Platinum receiving a refresh that features new and enhanced benefits and a higher $895 annual fee (see rates and fees ). These changes directly challenge the Sapphire
This hardware enthusiast wanted to build the world's worst graphics card with 128KB ROM - but couldn't manage to drop to a VGA resolution
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Leoneq’s iNapGPU project attempted a crude TTL VGA card, producing unstable artifacts, glitches, and unusable output despite clever tricks.
Stowaway’s Body Found In American 777 Landing Gear, Likely Five Flights Later
44One Mile at a Time / 10h
Ugh, this is just beyond sad… Body discovered in American 777 during maintenance The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is investigating a tragic discovery that was made this morning (Sunday, September 28, 2025). Shortly before 9AM, detectives with the CMPD’s homicide unit were called to American Airlines’ maintenance hangar at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). While cond
Why the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Could Be the Best Value Mid-Size SUV Yet
How-To Geek / 10h
The mid-size SUV game is brutal. Every brand throws serious money at it, and even the so-called “carryover” years usually sneak in a few surprises.
The ‘Stranger Things’ Brothers Tease Their Paramount Plans
Gizmodo / 11h
After hitting it big with 'Stranger Things,' can the Duffer Brothers find similar success at Paramount?
Missed Connection On Multi-Airline Ticket: Which Party Is To Blame?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
OMAAT reader Carl had a frustrating misconnect on an award ticket, and asked for my advice. I think this is interesting to discuss in a post, because it highlights how incredibly frustrating it can be when things go wrong, and you get the runaround from all parties. United to Eurowings misconnect on Air Canada award In early July, Carl booked six award tickets from Chicago to Hamburg using Air Ca
U.S. Border Officer Speeds Toward Canadian Tourist’s Car, Yells: ‘Never Come Back!’ [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
3 Terminal Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Earlier
How-To Geek / 11h
It doesn't matter whether you're learning the terminal or a seasoned pro, there's always plenty of little tricks for you to learn—tricks that save you time. I have three useful Bash tricks that you can add to your arsenal.
AI Legend Sutton Wrote the Bitter Lesson- Gives His Suggestions for True Continual Learning
Next Big Future / 11h
Sutton believes Reinforcement Learning is the Path to to Intelligence via Experience. Sutton defines intelligence as the computational part of the ability to achieve goals. It is rooted in a stream of experience: actions taken, sensations observed, and rewards received. This era of experience forms the foundation of RL (Reinforcement Learning). AI Agents learn by ... Read more
After years away from my guitar, this app has made learning songs easier than I ever thought possible
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Ultimate Guitar is the app of choice for guitar tabs and chord breakdowns, which has made it a great companion for re-learning guitar.
I Tested This Open Source Keyboard for a Month, and It Replaced Gboard
How-To Geek / 11h
There’s absolutely no reason a phone’s keyboard app needs to connect to the internet, yet every popular keyboard app does this. Google’s Gboard and Microsoft’s Swiftkey both ping home, which feels like a privacy nightmare. The problem is that I’ve never been able to find a keyboard that’s just as good as Gboard—until now.
Martin Shkreli has to face claims of copying one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album
Engadget / 12h
Martin Shkreli, better known as Pharma Bro for his price-gouging antics with AIDS medication Daraprim , is going to have to defend against claims of misappropriating trade secrets with the unique Wu-Tang Clan album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin . Earlier this week, US District Court Judge Pamela Chen wrote in a decision that Shkreli has to face a lawsuit that accuses him of improperly saving copie
YouTube Removes Disturbing AI Slop YouTube Channel Filled With Videos of Women Being Murdered
24Futurism / 12h
A disturbing YouTube channel was dedicated entirely to showing AI-generated videos of women being shot in the head, 404 Media reports . Named “Woman Shot AI,” the channel racked up more than 175,000 views since starting on June 20, 2025, the outlet’s investigation found. After 404 sent YouTube a request for comment, the channel was finally taken down. It left behind a grisly legacy. The veritable
'More like a pendulum than a hammer': The AI chip that can reuse its own energy reaches proof of concept stage - but I don't think it will be enough to convince hyperscalers to invest
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Ice River chip from Vaire Computing proves energy reuse is possible, offering promise for reducing AI power consumption.
The Smoothest Way to Send Clipboard Text and Files Between Your Android and PC
How-To Geek / 12h
It’s absurd that in the year 2025, there isn’t a quick and universal platform-independent way to send text and files between a phone and a computer. You always have to rely on some mix of texting apps, email, or cloud storage to share files and text across platforms. Or so I thought.
How To Tell Different Airplanes Apart, From 737s To A380s: An AvGeek’s Guide
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
The miles & points world has all kinds of different enthusiasts — some people are only interested in miles & points in order to save money on travel, while others are interested in miles & points because they love airplanes . I know there are plenty of people who are very frequent flyers but can barely tell the difference between an Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. In this post, I’d like to share how
The Nutribullet Triple Prep System is a blender and food processor combo that handled almost every recipe I could throw at it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Triple Prep System makes light work of even tricky blending jobs, only struggling a little when it comes to small quantities
NBA Coach JJ Redick Says He Spends Hours Talking to His “Friend” ChatGPT
Futurism / 12h
They say champions are made in the offseason, in the quiet moments when nobody’s watching. For rookie Lakers coach JJ Redick, the offseason is for yucking it up with ChatGPT. In a pre-
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Technology News and More-Sunday Edition...
Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: A No-Brainer Deal
500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards po
OpenAI’s New Data Centers Will Draw More Power Than the Entirety of New York City, Sam Altman Says
69Futurism / 7h
Earlier this week, OpenAI announced a “strategic partnership” with AI chipmaker Nvidia in which the duo of tech giants will build and deploy upwards of 10 gigawatts of AI data centers. Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in the project, an enormous project that could end up requiring an astronomical amount of electricity to run. As Fortune reports , the planned data centers would consume as muc
I love this brilliant macOS Tahoe change – and I can’t be the only one
Latest from TechRadar / 13h
macOS Tahoe has ditched Launchpad and replaced it with something far superior.
2025 is the year of the smartphone projector as yet another rugged mobile phone launches with a 100-inch 480p 100nits projector - and a 20,000Ah battery
Latest from TechRadar / 48min
XPLORE 2 joins 2025’s list of rugged projector phones with 480p projection feature, extreme durability, a 20,000mAh battery, and a niche outdoor focus.
When Comics Go Digital-Only, What Happens to Collectors?
How-To Geek / 1h
Physical media as a whole is fading away to be overtaken by digital versions that offer more convenience and easier access. A minority (albeit a growing one) of people are pining for CDs, DVDs, paper books, and other similar media, but what about comic books?
Oura CEO talks potential IPO and ‘nonnegotiable’ data privacy
TechCrunch / 1h
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Oura Health CEO Tom Hale didn’t discuss reports that the company is raising new funding that would value the health-tracking ring maker at nearly $11 billion, but he did talk about whether he has ambitions to take Oura public.
Everything You Need to Know About Cell Modes in Excel
How-To Geek / 1h
Microsoft Excel has four cell modes—Ready, Enter, Edit, and Point. Having the correct cell mode activated is crucial for effective data entry management, formula creation, and cell modification, and being in the wrong cell mode can cause frustration.
The 5 Most Impactful Gaming PC Upgrades, Ranked
How-To Geek / 1h
The biggest advantage that gaming PCs have over other platforms and form-factors is upgradability, but what should you upgrade first, and how much of a difference will it make?
Delta Just Claimed It’s 100 Years Old—But United Airlines Actually Takes That Crown First Next Year
View from the Wing / 1h
Delta is celebrating a 100th birthday it doesn’t actually have—because when the history is sorted out, United Airlines will officially take that title as America’s oldest carrier next year. Continue reading ...
DJI loses lawsuit over classification as Chinese military company
TechCrunch / 2h
A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies.
Snapchat introduces a paid storage option for all the Memories hoarders out there
Engadget / 2h
Snap is imposing a new storage limit on Snapchat 's Memories feature, which has racked up impressive numbers since its introduction in 2016. According to Snap, users have saved more than one trillion Memories across its platform, and it's now introducing "Memories Storage Plans" for users who exceed 5GB of Memories. In a press release , Snap detailed that the introductory storage plan allows up t
An Ode to the Optical Microsoft Intellimouse
How-To Geek / 2h
Like a lot of you, the first optical mouse I ever used was the optical version of the Microsoft Intellimouse. Until I used a ball-less mouse for the first time, I had no idea how annoying that little sphere was to use and maintain. But the iIntellimouse was more than just an average mouse with its ball removed. The overall design was timeless, and I'd even say a mouse that's still usable today.
Konami Believes in ‘Silent Hill f’ So Much, It’s Becoming a Novel
Gizmodo / 2h
If you need more 'Silent Hill f' in your life, Konami's got a book adaptation ready and waiting for you this October.
Meta has introduced revised guardrails for its AI chatbots to prevent inappropriate conversations with children
Engadget / 2h
Business Insider has obtained the guidelines that Meta contractors are reportedly now using to train its AI chatbots, showing how it's attempting to more effectively address potential child sexual exploitation and prevent kids from engaging in age-inappropriate conversations. The company said in August that it was updating the guardrails for its AIs after Reuters reported that its policies allowe
Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which premium travel card is right for you?
The Points Guy Articles / 3h
Two titans come to mind when discussing the premium card market: The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) and The Platinum Card® from American Express . The summer's premium card battle continues into the fall with the Amex Platinum receiving a refresh that features new and enhanced benefits and a higher $895 annual fee (see rates and fees ). These changes directly challenge the Sapphire
This hardware enthusiast wanted to build the world's worst graphics card with 128KB ROM - but couldn't manage to drop to a VGA resolution
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Leoneq’s iNapGPU project attempted a crude TTL VGA card, producing unstable artifacts, glitches, and unusable output despite clever tricks.
Stowaway’s Body Found In American 777 Landing Gear, Likely Five Flights Later
37One Mile at a Time / 3h
Ugh, this is just beyond sad… Body discovered in American 777 during maintenance The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is investigating a tragic discovery that was made this morning (Sunday, September 28, 2025). Shortly before 9AM, detectives with the CMPD’s homicide unit were called to American Airlines’ maintenance hangar at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). While cond
Why the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Could Be the Best Value Mid-Size SUV Yet
How-To Geek / 4h
The mid-size SUV game is brutal. Every brand throws serious money at it, and even the so-called “carryover” years usually sneak in a few surprises.
The ‘Stranger Things’ Brothers Tease Their Paramount Plans
Gizmodo / 4h
After hitting it big with 'Stranger Things,' can the Duffer Brothers find similar success at Paramount?
Missed Connection On Multi-Airline Ticket: Which Party Is To Blame?
One Mile at a Time / 4h
OMAAT reader Carl had a frustrating misconnect on an award ticket, and asked for my advice. I think this is interesting to discuss in a post, because it highlights how incredibly frustrating it can be when things go wrong, and you get the runaround from all parties. United to Eurowings misconnect on Air Canada award In early July, Carl booked six award tickets from Chicago to Hamburg using Air Ca
U.S. Border Officer Speeds Toward Canadian Tourist’s Car, Yells: ‘Never Come Back!’ [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 4h
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 ...
3 Terminal Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Earlier
How-To Geek / 4h
It doesn't matter whether you're learning the terminal or a seasoned pro, there's always plenty of little tricks for you to learn—tricks that save you time. I have three useful Bash tricks that you can add to your arsenal.
AI Legend Sutton Wrote the Bitter Lesson- Gives His Suggestions for True Continual Learning
Next Big Future / 4h
Sutton believes Reinforcement Learning is the Path to to Intelligence via Experience. Sutton defines intelligence as the computational part of the ability to achieve goals. It is rooted in a stream of experience: actions taken, sensations observed, and rewards received. This era of experience forms the foundation of RL (Reinforcement Learning). AI Agents learn by ... Read more
After years away from my guitar, this app has made learning songs easier than I ever thought possible
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Ultimate Guitar is the app of choice for guitar tabs and chord breakdowns, which has made it a great companion for re-learning guitar.
I Tested This Open Source Keyboard for a Month, and It Replaced Gboard
How-To Geek / 5h
There’s absolutely no reason a phone’s keyboard app needs to connect to the internet, yet every popular keyboard app does this. Google’s Gboard and Microsoft’s Swiftkey both ping home, which feels like a privacy nightmare. The problem is that I’ve never been able to find a keyboard that’s just as good as Gboard—until now.
Martin Shkreli has to face claims of copying one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album
Engadget / 5h
Martin Shkreli, better known as Pharma Bro for his price-gouging antics with AIDS medication Daraprim , is going to have to defend against claims of misappropriating trade secrets with the unique Wu-Tang Clan album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin . Earlier this week, US District Court Judge Pamela Chen wrote in a decision that Shkreli has to face a lawsuit that accuses him of improperly saving copie
YouTube Removes Disturbing AI Slop YouTube Channel Filled With Videos of Women Being Murdered
24Futurism / 5h
A disturbing YouTube channel was dedicated entirely to showing AI-generated videos of women being shot in the head, 404 Media reports . Named “Woman Shot AI,” the channel racked up more than 175,000 views since starting on June 20, 2025, the outlet’s investigation found. After 404 sent YouTube a request for comment, the channel was finally taken down. It left behind a grisly legacy. The veritable
'More like a pendulum than a hammer': The AI chip that can reuse its own energy reaches proof of concept stage - but I don't think it will be enough to convince hyperscalers to invest
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Ice River chip from Vaire Computing proves energy reuse is possible, offering promise for reducing AI power consumption.
The Smoothest Way to Send Clipboard Text and Files Between Your Android and PC
How-To Geek / 5h
It’s absurd that in the year 2025, there isn’t a quick and universal platform-independent way to send text and files between a phone and a computer. You always have to rely on some mix of texting apps, email, or cloud storage to share files and text across platforms. Or so I thought.
How To Tell Different Airplanes Apart, From 737s To A380s: An AvGeek’s Guide
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
The miles & points world has all kinds of different enthusiasts — some people are only interested in miles & points in order to save money on travel, while others are interested in miles & points because they love airplanes . I know there are plenty of people who are very frequent flyers but can barely tell the difference between an Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. In this post, I’d like to share how
The Nutribullet Triple Prep System is a blender and food processor combo that handled almost every recipe I could throw at it
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Triple Prep System makes light work of even tricky blending jobs, only struggling a little when it comes to small quantities
NBA Coach JJ Redick Says He Spends Hours Talking to His “Friend” ChatGPT
Futurism / 6h
They say champions are made in the offseason, in the quiet moments when nobody’s watching. For rookie Lakers coach JJ Redick, the offseason is for yucking it up with ChatGPT. In a pre-season press conference held on Thursday, Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka made the surprise announcement that Redick had locked down a contract extension. But Redick had an announcement of his
‘Fortnite’ Ditches ‘Peacemaker’ Emote After the Show’s Big Reveal
22Gizmodo / 6h
Chris ain't the only one shellshocked by how this week's 'Peacemaker' ended, and now 'Fortnite' has another emote controversy on its hands.
Good news for Samsung Galaxy owners – One UI 8.5 could bring these 3 big upgrades
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The next software update for Galaxy phones and tablets could feature camera, capture, and network improvements.
macOS 26 Spotlight Is Good, but It Can't Replace My Favorite Launcher
How-To Geek / 6h
Did macOS 26’s Spotlight update leave you wanting more? It did for me, too. That’s why I’m still using Alfred. Alfred is so much more than a Spotlight replacement, and isn’t even on the same playing field as Apple’s search tool.
Our favorite American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts properties where you can get elite perks
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
The American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program is far from new — the credit card booking platform has been around since 1992. But what started with a couple of hundred properties has, in the last few decades, ballooned to some 1,800 hotels and resorts. Booking these stays through the platform — which is available to those holding The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Plati
Member Since 2000: 25 Years Of Loyalty To Amex—All I Got Was Silence
View from the Wing / 6h
Amex prints “Member Since” on every card to celebrate loyalty—but when I hit 25 years, they had nothing to say. Here’s why that silence matters. Continue reading ...
I Replaced Notepad++ on Linux With This Text Editor
How-To Geek / 7h
One of the most missed software when switching to Linux is Notepad++. Many Windows users love it due to its simplicity and programming-related features. There are many modern text editors on Linux that do a great job. After some searching, I've found one that I like a lot.
TechCrunch Mobility: Self-driving trucks startup Kodiak goes public and a shake-up at Hyundai’s Supernal
26TechCrunch / 7h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Neuroscientist Says We’re All Wrong About Root of Consciousness in Our Brains
28Futurism / 7h
If you don’t know anything about neuroscience, that’s okay — one researcher’s striking theory might send us all back to the start anyway. Peter Coppola is a visiting neuroscience researcher at the University of Cambridge, where he recently finished a review of over 100 years of brain science. The goal, he wrote afterward in The Conversation , was to chart a hierarchy of the brain, to see which re
How to watch Ryder Cup 2025 for *FREE* — stream Sunday Singles highlights
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Here's our guide on how to watch the Sunday Singles at the 2025 Ryder Cup for free.
Apple is reportedly nearing production for its M5 MacBooks
Engadget / 7h
The latest Apple silicon is about to hit the assembly lines, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In the latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple "is nearing mass production of its next MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and two new Mac monitors." Gurman added that these upgraded products are scheduled for release sometime between the end of this year and the first quarter of next year. Earl
Toyota Land Cruiser or 4Runner: The Ultimate Off-Road Showdown
How-To Geek / 7h
Toyota’s reputation for building rugged, go-anywhere vehicles is legendary, and few nameplates embody that legacy better than the Land Cruiser and the 4Runner. Both have decades of proven durability, serious off-road hardware, and loyal followings, making this matchup a true test of capability and value.
Alaska & Hawaiian Atmos Rewards Summit Card Review: Premium Value
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Apply now for the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card is the recently launched premium credit card of Atmos Rewards, which is the new loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. This card is issued by Bank of America, and has to be one of the best value premium cards we’ve ever seen. In this post, I’d like to
Do EA buyout talks hint at bigger industry troubles?
TechCrunch / 7h
Why is Electronic Arts, one of the biggest names in the video game business, reportedly in talks to go private?
Elon Musk Is Fuming That Workers Keep Ditching His Company for OpenAI
21Futurism / 7h
As you’re probably well aware by now, Elon Musk and Sam Altman have a long history. The two cofounded OpenAI back in 2015 as a nonprofit with an ostensibly altruist mission. But then Musk stormed out of the company three years later. Reportedly, it was because he beefed with Altman’s leadership. There’s been bad blood between them ever since — a lot of which has been playing out in the courts. In
Two Passenger Jets Came Within 300 Vertical Feet On Greensboro Approach—What Was ATC Thinking?!
View from the Wing / 7h
Two regional jets lined up for the same Greensboro runway ended up just 300 feet apart, triggering alarms and a desperate breakout maneuver. The close call raises serious questions about why controllers tried to push the airport like it was LaGuardia. Continue reading ...
Every iOS 26 Feature Apple "Borrowed" From Android
How-To Geek / 7h
Apple’s calling iOS 26 the biggest update for iPhones in a while, and it does have a lot of new features to show for. However, if you look closely, you'll realize that many of the new tricks are oddly familiar because Android phones have had them for quite some time.
Lootlock protects kids from overspending on gaming and will be presenting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
30TechCrunch / 7h
The gaming industry notoriously targets kids for in-app purchases. Lootlock gives parents granular control over kids game spending.
Spooky season is nearly here! Here are 9 movies I recommend watching on Netflix, Prime Video and more
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Craft and The Dark Knight were some of my September favorites – see what other movies made the cut.
Walmart crushes it with another budget-friendly RTX 5050 gaming laptop
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Get the Acer Nitro V 16 for under $700 – but the sale ends tonight
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Review: Still the Best Non-Display Smart Glasses
23Gizmodo / 8h
These aren't the smart glasses of the future, but they're still better than the original.
How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2025): What You Need to Know
Wired / 8h
With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here's my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.
How a Travel YouTuber Captured Nepal’s Revolution for the World
Wired / 8h
Harry Jackson went into Kathmandu as a tourist. He ended up being one of the main international sources of news on Nepal’s Gen Z protests.
‘GoldenEye’ is Coming Back to Theaters Next Week
40Gizmodo / 8h
Celebrate James Bond Day at the start of October by revisiting 'GoldenEye' again on the big screen.
You Can Turn Almost Any Philips Hue Bulbs Into Motion Sensors, but There's a Catch
How-To Geek / 8h
We may not be able to see them, but our homes are awash with radio signals as our smart devices communicate with each other over networks such as Wi-Fi and Zigbee. We pass through these radio signals all the time, and Philips Hue has come up with a neat way to use these signals to turn the vast majority of Philips Hue bulbs into motion sensors.
Two Passenger Jets Came Within 300 Feet On Greensboro Approach—What Was ATC Thinking?!
View from the Wing / 8h
Two regional jets lined up for the same Greensboro runway ended up just 300 feet apart, triggering alarms and a desperate breakout maneuver. The close call raises serious questions about why controllers tried to push the airport like it was LaGuardia. Continue reading ...
This Docker Container Lets Me AirPlay to My Google Nest Speakers
How-To Geek / 8h
Do you have extra Google Assistant- and Chromecast-enabled speakers lying around that you want to use with AirPlay? I did, and I never realized just how simple it was to pair the two.
Residents Shut Down Google Data Center Before It Can Be Built
66Futurism / 8h
Google nixed plans for a gigantic $1 billion data center on more than 460 acres of land in Indiana after residents hotly protested the proposal due to concerns that the complex would jack up electricity prices for neighbors and suck away untold gallons of water in an area already plagued with drought . The tech behemoth was planning to rezone the acreage for the data center, but then withdrew the
Wiz chief technologist Ami Luttwak on how AI is transforming cyberattacks
36TechCrunch / 8h
Ami Luttwak, CTO of Wiz, breaks down how AI is changing cybersecurity, why startups shouldn't write a single line of code before thinking about security, and opportunities for upstarts in the industry.
How to watch Big Brother UK (Season 22) 2025 online for *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
A bumper season means AJ Odudu and Will Best have more twists, tasks and live evictions up their sleeves. Here's how to watch Big Brother season 22 online.
7 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from September 2025
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
This month's Blu-ray Bounty brings 7 new titles that could make their way into your 4K Blu-ray collection.
Quordle hints and answers for Monday, September 29 (game #1344)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 29 (game #841)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, September 29 (game #575)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
China Finds Ingenious Solution for Its Decommissioned Wind Turbine Blades
Gizmodo / 8h
Researchers argue that retired or damaged wind turbine blades could be reurposed into durable sand barriers.
How Siemens Made One of the Most Unique Phone Series Ever
How-To Geek / 9h
During the early 2000s, handsets began to transform from unwieldy, pragmatic machines into compact multipractics and soon-to-be fashion symbols. Siemens, then a major phone brand in Europe, embarked on a quest to corner the nascent fashion phone market with its Xelibri series. It didn't end well.
Cyprus Airways’ Impressive But Deceiving Business Class
One Mile at a Time / 9h
It’s common for airlines to have inconsistent business class products across their fleet, which often raises the question of what it’s appropriate for airlines to advertise. That brings us to Cyprus Airways, the national airline of Cyprus, which might be taking a few too many liberties… Cyprus Airways’ incredible A220 business class Cyprus Airways has a fleet of six planes, including four Airbus
Capital One Spark Miles for Business credit card review: Double miles on everything
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Capital One Spark Miles for Business overview The Capital One Spark Miles for Business is a solid business credit card, offering double miles across every purchase. Miles can be transferred to any of Capital One's 15-plus partners, and you'll pay a low annual fee of $95 ($0 introductory annual fee for the first year). Card Rating*: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's editors and i
I Bought the Pixel 10 and Changed These 10 Settings Right Away
How-To Geek / 9h
I just got my hands on the Pixel 10, and like always, the first thing I did wasn’t opening the camera or downloading apps—it was diving straight into the settings. Google ships the phone with a bunch of useful stuff turned off by default, and flipping a few of those switches right away makes the Pixel 10 feel faster, smoother, and more “mine.”
Qualcomm Guardian is its rival to Intel's popular vPro platform management system - it can even work without Wi-Fi, but I'm not sure whether it's such a good thing
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Snapdragon Guardian is an always-on PC management system that works offline but there are concerns about privacy and user device control.
The Long, Slow Push to Make Phones Boot Faster
How-To Geek / 9h
If you booted the original HTC Dream or Samsung Galaxy today, you might feel that it was stuck in a boot loop. Back in the day, Android phones would take a minute or two to start up after a shutdown. Today, phones take seconds to boot up. Let me share the fascinating and clever ways phone makers managed that.
AeroPress has given its premium coffee maker a makeover for National Coffee Day – and I want it in my kitchen now
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The glass and metal AeroPress Premium looks better than ever
AI Coding Is Massively Overhyped, Report Finds
52Futurism / 9h
The AI industry has made major promises about its tech boosting the productivity of developers, allowing them to generate copious amounts of code with simple text prompts. But those claims appear to be massively overblown, as The Register reports , with researchers finding that productivity gains are modest at best — and at worst, that AI can actually slow down human developers. In a new report ,
OpenAI responds to furious ChatGPT subscribers who accuse it of secretly switching to inferior models
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The new safety blocks built into ChatGPT have been met with a storm of protest from users.
Turning Off Your Location Doesn't Turn Off Tracking
How-To Geek / 10h
Your phone has a location pin toggle in the quick settings slider. You can also find it in the settings app as a toggle labeled location. Turning it off should mean that your phone’s location isn’t being tracked anymore, but even if you turn it off, you’re still being tracked. Let me show you why and how you can make it harder to track your phone.
SAP Exec: Get Ready to Be Fired Because of AI
Futurism / 10h
A key executive at Europe’s biggest software company is sending a clear message: your job can and will be done with AI. In a provocative interview with Business Insider , SAP chief finance officer Dominik Asam was asked if the goal of the company’s push to use AI coding tools was to produce more code with the same number of employees. That’s when he laid out the ruthless calculus. By using AI, “t
Your First Power Tool Purchase Is More Important Than You Think
How-To Geek / 10h
Looking to start your DIY journey, just bought a new house, or want to build an arsenal of power tools? You might think it's best to run down to the nearest hardware store and grab any drill, but it's a bigger decision than that. Your first cordless power tool purchase is important because it sets the foundation for your entire tool collection.
Passenger Screams At Gate Agent After Being Denied Boarding ‘5 Seconds Late’—While The Bus Waited At The Gate
View from the Wing / 10h
A furious passenger claimed they were shut out of boarding just “5 seconds late,” even as the bus to the plane sat waiting. But the real reason they missed their flight has nothing to do with the gate agent. Continue reading ...
How to watch Newcastle vs Arsenal: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Newcastle vs Arsenal live stream sees the Gunners travel to St. James' Park. Watch Premier League 2025/26 live stream and TV channels worldwide.
I test coffee machines for a living, and the Sage Luxe Thermal Brewer is my favorite so far this year – here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
If you're in the market for a drip coffee machine, this one should be at the top of your shortlist.
How to record a phone call on an iPhone
Engadget / 10h
With iOS 26 , Apple has expanded its native call recording feature with transcripts, Live Translation , summaries and tighter integration with Notes. It’s a more polished and useful tool than before, especially if you rely on your iPhone for interviews, meetings or important conversations. Call recording itself first arrived with iOS 18.1 in October 2024. The feature has always been region- and l
First Responders Are Being Overwhelmed by Data Center Fires
29Futurism / 10h
In the race to dominate the AI industry, tech giants are planting data centers across the US. But for many Americans, silicon valley’s cash crop feels more like an invasive species — one which, when it takes root, begins to overwhelm everything around it. For one thing, the facilities are incredibly noisy , their cooling systems likened to a “distant jet that never leaves.” Their collective energ
Oldest Shell Jewelry Workshop in Western Europe Dates Back 42,000 Years
Gizmodo / 10h
Not much is known about the mysterious, prehistoric Châtelperronian people, but they did leave behind some tantalizing clues.
Proton Pass Review (2025): Finally Standing Tall
Wired / 10h
Proton Pass has gone from bare-bones to full-featured, and it’s ready to take on the competitive password manager landscape.
Every iPhone User Should Be Using This Time-Saving Settings Shortcut
How-To Geek / 11h
Ever since Apple rearranged the iPhone’s Settings menu, making changes to apps requires a laborious series of taps and swipes. But it doesn’t have to be that way, thanks to a workflow that makes excellent use of Apple’s Shortcuts app.
The Essential Phone Was Ahead of Its Time
How-To Geek / 11h
I covered smartphones during the boom years of the Nexus 5 and the iconic HTC One M7. Then I largely lost interest. I found most smartphones dull—until I laid eyes on the Essential Phone PH-1, a phone that could still turn heads almost a decade later.
How To Request Amex Platinum Card With Mirror Design, And Should You Care?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Learn more about The Platinum Card® from American Express The Platinum Card® from American Express ( review ) has recently undergone a major refresh . With this, I’d argue that the card is more compelling than ever before. While I’d say that what’s most exciting is the new perks, it’s worth noting that the card also has a new design. You can select your preferred design when you get approve
Keep Your Old Laptop Alive by Installing ChromeOS Flex
43Wired / 11h
Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer.
6 Text Filtering Uses for the Linux awk Command
How-To Geek / 11h
The awk command is a versatile text-processing tool in Linux. It filters and manipulates files using patterns, conditions, and actions. It supports a wide range of scenarios, making it straightforward to extract specific data from logs, configuration files, or any text file.
Ticket bots blamed as Liverpool joins Chelsea and Arsenal in cancelling hundreds of thousands of fake accounts used to buy and sell tickets
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Premier League football clubs cancel hundreds of thousands of fake ticket accounts as bots and proxy services fuel black market resales.
30 years later, I’m still obliterating planets in Master of Orion II—and you can, too
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
I love 4X games. I've tried other strategy game genres, but frankly, they don't stick if they're not first and foremost 4X games—at the heart of it, it must be about exploring, expanding, exploiting, and yes, exterminating. I suspect that the first 4X game most people played was some entry in the Civilization franchise—though certainly, a select few played precursors dating back to text-based gam
150 million-year-old pterosaur cold case has finally been solved
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
One hundred and fifty million years ago, the Solnhofen Limestones of Germany were covered in small islands and warm saltwater lagoons. Coral reefs flourished with crinoids, sponges, jellyfish, and crustaceans ; Dragonflies buzzed above the water as small reptiles sunned themselves at the water’s edge. Pterosaurs and Archaeopteryx took to the skies, but there was trouble in this Jurassic paradise:
Passenger Hijacks American Airlines Safety Briefing—‘Mask Gon’ Fall Down, Kick Your Feet!’ Cabin Wants Her Hired
View from the Wing / 11h
On an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Cancun, one passenger stood up in the aisle and delivered her own safety briefing—covering exits, oxygen masks, and flotation devices with perfect cadence. The cabin laughed, listened, and even called for her to be hired after her now-iconic line: “Mask gon’ fall down, kick your feet!” Continue reading ...
3 Years Later, Playdate Is Still Gaming’s Best-Kept Secret
Wired / 11h
With almost laughably low power, a monochrome screen, and unique controls, niche-micro console Playdate shouldn’t make any sense in a world of modern gaming. Yet it’s near impossible not to love it.
What Is Thirst?
Wired / 11h
The effects of insufficient water are felt by every cell in the body, but it’s the brain that manifests our experience of thirst.
Driving us mad – the 6 most annoying EV innovations that no-one asked for
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Auto tech is evolving fast. Perhaps too fast
Qualcomm's most powerful CPU ever will target AMD's Ryzen AI+ 395 with 128GB onboard LPDDR5X memory - while Intel has only 32GB integrated memory to contend with
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon X2 Elite and Extreme with up to 18 cores, 128GB memory, ray tracing graphics, and 80 TOPS AI.
4Chan-Obsessed ICE Shooter Was Gaming on Steam Right Up Until the End
38Futurism / 12h
Right before he shot up a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in a murderous rampage this week, Joshua Jahn of Texas was playing first-person shooter games on Steam — a startling collision point where real life and the online world seemed to bleed into each other. Jahn’s astonishing gaming habit — more than 17,000 hours on Steam in total — was revealed in a Substack piece by inves
This Wireless Tech Could Fix the Most Annoying Thing About Using Wireless Earbuds at Home
Gizmodo / 12h
Range anxiety for Bluetooth wireless earbuds might be a thing of the past soon.
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