Friday, September 05, 2025

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Tech CEOs Praise Donald Trump at White House Dinner
500+Wired / 3h
At a White House dinner Thursday night, America’s tech executives put on an uncanny display of fealty to Donald Trump.





Trump's DOT cancels compensation for airline delays and cancellations
500+The Points Guy Articles / 1h
Travelers who run into a flight delay or cancellation will not automatically be owed financial compensation, after a decision made this week by the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Transportation withdrew a proposed rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers $200 or more for major flight disruptions for problems like maintenance or crew staffing. Related: Airlines






Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Package
500+NYT > Technology / 6h
Tesla’s board unveiled a compensation package for the chief executive that could be worth $900 billion if he meets ambitious targets.







Tesla's board to Elon Musk: Hit these milestones, and we'll make you a trillionaire
Engadget / 14min
It's September 2025, and things are looking peachy keen. Sure, the US job market has taken a nosedive . And yeah, only one in four Americans believes they have a good chance of improving their standard of living. But hey, Tesla's board has proposed a pay package that could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. What really matters is that someone is having a good time, right? Tesla's boar





How to watch Flame Fatales 2025 speedrunning event


Engadget / 14min
Games Done Quick’s all-women and femmes speedrunning event Flame Fatales kicks off on September 7 and goes until September 14. You can watch the marathon on the GDQ Twitch channel starting at 11:30AM ET. This is a week-long event, so the official schedule is packed with cool games. All told, there will be more than 50 speedruns . These will include recent hits like Blue Prince and Hades 2, in add





This AI Box Lets You Search Your Security Camera Footage Using a Text Prompt
Gizmodo / 18min
Dog got out? Left your phone somewhere? Those can be automation triggers.





Experience VR with a deeply discounted refurbished Meta Quest 3
Mashable / 20min
SAVE $70: As of Sept. 5, get a refurbished Meta Quest 3 for $379.99 at Woot, down from its usual price of $449.99. That's a discount of 15%. Opens in a new window Credit: Woot Meta Quest 3 (Refurbished) $379.99 at Woot $449.99 Save $70 Virtual reality is still not perfect, but it's a fun prospect if you have the time and want to explore it. Meta has made it more affordable over the years to buy i





Cloaks, lies, and civilians making a return: Why ‘The Traitors’ has me hooked
Mashable / 20min
I remember being glued to the first, game-changing season of Survivor in 2000. Since then, I’ve fallen for everything from the raw talent on So You Think You Can Dance to the glitzy drama of The Real Housewives of New York City (my East Coast roots showing). But now? Watching cloaked figures lie and manipulate each other for $250,000 in a Scottish castle is the kind of reality TV chaos that reall





When is the iOS 26 release date?
Mashable / 20min
Apple is on the verge of launching new iPhones , which means that a new version of iOS is also just around the corner. With the big iPhone 17 event looming next week , one of the primary questions on everyone's mind pertains to when they'll be able to test out all the new iOS 26 features . There are two bits of good news here: It's relatively easy to predict the iOS 26 release date, and that time





Tesla’s ad spend on X has shrunk to almost nothing
TechCrunch / 24min
Tesla spent a fraction on X in early 2025 compared to 2024. It also paid $300,000 to Kimbal Musk's drone company.





Warner Bros. sues Midjourney for AI images of Superman, Batman, and other characters
TechCrunch / 24min
Warner Bros. says that Midjourney knowingly engaged in wrongful conduct, noting that the company previously restricted subscribers from generating content based on infringing images but recently lifted those protections.





Google fined €2.95bn by EU for abusing advertising dominance
BBC News / 24min
The Commission said competitors faced higher costs and reduced revenues as a result.





ExpressVPN's new subscription plans – 5 key takeaways
Latest from TechRadar / 25min
ExpressVPN has launched three new pricing tiers. This is great news all across the board, but there are a few important things to note before subscribing.





Peacemaker season 2 just confirmed David Ayer's Suicide Squad movie is canon in the DCU with a simple line of dialog
Latest from TechRadar / 25min
Episode 3 of Peacemaker's sophomore season reveals one of the worst-rated DCEU films is officially canon in the DC Universe.





Not quite checkmate yet - thousands of Chess.com fans may have had details stolen in cyberattack, here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 32min
Hackers break into a third-party file transfer tool used by Chess.com.





College Students Can Now Get Microsoft 365 Personal for Free
Lifehacker / 33min
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . There are a lot of productivity apps available today, but many still see Microsoft Office as the gold standard. The problem is, unlike Google's suite of apps, Office is largely paywalled: While you can use the web apps for free , i





ChatGPT’s new branching feature is a good reminder that AI chatbots aren’t people
Ars Technica - All content / 37min
On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now branch conversations into multiple parallel threads, serving as a useful reminder that AI chatbots aren't people with fixed viewpoints but rather malleable tools you can rewind and redirect. The company released the feature for all logged-in web users following years of user requests for the capability. The feature works by letting users ho





Dev says Switch 2’s physical Game Cards were too slow for Star Wars Outlaws port
Ars Technica - All content / 37min
Nintendo's data-free, download-unlocking Game Key Cards have proven popular with game publishers , even as they've drawn ire from many fans of games stored on physical media. Now, though, a developer on Star Wars Outlaws is saying that a technical limitation of the Switch 2's Game Card interface may be driving some publishers away from fully physical game releases on the Switch 2. Writing in a Bl





iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 – 5 rumored upgrades for Apple's base model
Latest from TechRadar / 40min
Rumors and claimed leaks suggest the iPhone 17 will improve on the iPhone 16 in these five key ways.





Anker’s New Prime 300W Power Bank Is the Last Portable Battery You’ll Ever Need
Gizmodo / 40min
Seriously, this might be the one and only power bank you need for the rest of your life.





New Study Upends Origin Theory of Mysterious Interstellar Object
Gizmodo / 40min
Researchers analyzed the orbit of 3I/ATLAS to try and narrow down where it came from.





Art Is Only Part of These Awesome New Pop Culture Portraits
Gizmodo / 40min
'Shadowboxers,' a new exhibit by Jayson Weidel, makes the frame equally as exciting as the art inside it.





Natron’s liquidation shows why the US isn’t ready to make its own batteries
TechCrunch / 46min
The sodium-ion battery startup went from announcing a $1.4 billion factory to filing for liquidation in just over a year. Natron's troubled journey illustrates the challenges in making batteries in the U.S.





Waiting for Wednesday season 3? I recommend streaming the best Addams Family movie using this Paramount+ deal
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
This limited time Paramount+ deal is the perfect excuse to watch the most iconic Addams Family movie.





Your days of making AI-generated Batman memes could be numbered if Warner Bros Discovery wins this case
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
Warner Bros. Discovery vs Midjourney could have big consequences for AI-generated images.





Best of IFA 2025 awards – our 15 favorite tech reveals at the show, from next-gen TVs to stair-climbing robo-vacs
Latest from TechRadar / 54min
From hybrid gaming laptops to AI home robots to elite turntables, IFA in Berlin saw tech innovations of all kinds.





Tesla Announces Plans to Give Elon Musk $1 Trillion
Futurism / 58min
Tesla's board has proposed an unprecedented pay package for its CEO Elon Musk: around $1 trillion worth of shares, Bloomberg reports . It's a major escalation in the firm's increasingly desperate attempts to encourage its highly divisive leader to stick around and stay attentive. That's despite Tesla's core business imploding over the past year , largely the result of Musk's alienating behavior a





Delta SkyMiles Reserve Amex card review: Delta’s top-tier credit card
44The Points Guy Articles / 58min
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card provides a bevy of great benefits when flying on Delta, as well as the ability to earn elite status through spending on the card. It's best suited to frequent flyers who want Delta-specific perks, including lounge access (subject to limitations), a boost toward elite status and a companion cert





Texting and Driving: The Deadly Habit You Should Stop Today
How-To Geek / 59min
Texting and driving is dangerous and one of the worst decisions you can make while behind the wheel—right up there with driving under the influence. Thousands of distracted drivers cause death and injury every year on US roads, and the truly sad part is that none of that had to happen!





The PlayStation 5 Is at Its Lowest Price Ever on Woot Right Now
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . Woot has a video game sale that is mostly sold out right now, but if you're looking for a PlayStation 5





Google's Circle to Search Can Now Translate As You Scroll
How-To Geek / 1h
Google's Circle to Search feature can now continuously translate text on your screen as you scroll or even switch between apps. You no longer have to restart the Circle to Search process every time you want to translate what is on the screen.





Spain Accuses Ryanair Of Extortion, Blackmail, Dishonesty, Poor Taste
One Mile at a Time / 1h
European ultra low cost carrier Ryanair and the Spanish government are currently in a bit of a spat. Ryanair is used to going on the offense against regulators, but my goodness, Spanish regulators have just hit back in a way I’ve never seen before. Ryanair reducing flights to Spain over airport fees It’s always hard to know what to make of Ryanair. On the one hand, the airline has done more to ke





Amazon has a huge fall sale on tech gadgets – 50% off TVs, iPads, smart home, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Amazon has a massive sale on tech devices, featuring clearance prices on TVs, smart home gadgets, iPads, and more, with prices starting at just $9.99.





X is now offering me end-to-end encrypted chat — you probably shouldn’t trust it yet
TechCrunch / 1h
X's new encrypted messaging feature, XChat, has some red flags.





‘Peacemaker’ Makes a Case for Healing in Pocket Dimensions
Gizmodo / 1h
While Chris' delusions of grandeur in the 'best dimension ever' persist, danger looms back at home.





Add a new display to your workspace with $40 off the 27-inch Samsung Essential S3 curved monitor
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $40: As of Sept. 5, get the 27-inch Samsung S3 curved monitor for $139.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $179.99. That's a discount of 22%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Essential S3 curved monitor (27-inch) $179.99 at Amazon Whether you have a home office or just use the computer a lot in general, a good monitor is an essential way to level up your workspace. You cou





The biggest announcements from IFA 2025: Smart home upgrades, a new robot vacuum, and a tennis partner
Mashable / 1h
It's all eyes on Berlin for the next few days as tech brands debut their latest, fanciest, and most AI-laden gadgets at IFA 2025 . Similar to what we see at CES in Las Vegas, some products are awesome, some are totally creepy, and others leave us wondering who would ever need such a thing . Tons of big hitters are in attendance for IFA 2025 like Samsung, Anker, Acer, Hisense, LG, and hundreds mor





Dont buy this Nespresso machine on Amazon — its $70 cheaper at Target right now
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 35%: As of Sept. 5, you can get the Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine by DeLonghi for $129.99, down from $199.99, at Target. That's a 35% discount and a $70 savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine by DeLonghi $129.99 at Target $199.99 Save $70 I love Target just as much as the next iced coffee toting shopper





6 Blockbuster Movies That Are More Profound Than You Remember
How-To Geek / 1h
Most people consider blockbuster movies to be brainless entertainment—the kind of stuff you watch when you just want to relax and scarf down some snacks. That’s fair considering that most blockbusters are mindless movies where the plot is just an excuse to get us from one show-stopping action scene to another.





“You Can’t Be That Inept”: Passenger Hijacks Chicago O’Hare PA, Forces American Airlines Agents To Finally Face Passengers
View from the Wing / 1h
Kicking off Labor Day weekend didn’t go well for passengers booked on American Airlines 1831, the morning flight from Chicago O'Hare to West Palm Beach. Continue reading ...





Why the 'Talk Test' Is Better Than Heart Rate Zones
Lifehacker / 1h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Whether you're running or lifting, it's all too easy to overdo it during your workout. While I'm marathon training, 80% of my runs are much easier than you'd expect. Lately I've been a huge fan of how my Garmin Forerunner 165 (whic





Ozempic Is an ‘Essential’ Drug, WHO Says as Agency Calls for Cheaper Generics
22Gizmodo / 1h
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are among 20 new additions to the WHO's list of essential medicines.





OnePlus and Hasselblad are ending their five-year partnership
Engadget / 1h
, according to an official blog post. The smartphone maker has started developing its own camera system, which it has dubbed the DetailMax Engine. There was no reason given for the split, though OnePlus heaped praise on Hasselblad in that blog post. It lauded the camera maker's "obsession with precision and detail" and opined about "nights in the lab chasing the perfect balance of light and shad





RGB LED TVs could be affordable 'OLED killers' sooner than anyone expected
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Current RGB Mini-LED TVs are massive and expensive. Smaller, more affordable ones are imminent





Microsoft 365 Is Free for a Year, If You're in College
How-To Geek / 1h
Microsoft is giving all U.S. college students a free 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal. This is available to claim until October 31, for students who are not already subscribers of the Microsoft 365 Personal student offer.





Alien: Earth episode 5 was its own Alien movie. Heres how they made it.
Mashable / 1h
FX's Alien: Earth episode 5 functions as its own Alien movie , shedding light on the final, terrible day aboard the USCSS Maginot before it crash-landed on Earth in the very first episode . It's an episode that provides a slew of WTF moments and one hell of a brilliant performance by Babou Ceesay as the relentless investigator and head of security, Morrow, in a full-on Poirot mystery-solving mome





Pokémon TCG price watch: X and Y Mega Evolutions rise before the next wave
Mashable / 1h
From Rayquaza’s sky-high spike to Mewtwo’s steady plateau, the X & Y Mega Era is buzzing with collector interest as fans gear up for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and the official Mega Evolution comeback. The spotlight is swinging back to Mega Evolution Pokémon as hype builds for the upcoming New Mega Evolutions and Phantasmal Flames expansions. Collectors are not waiting around for fresh stock. They are





Save over $100 on the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go for all of your karaoke needs
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $109.96: As of Sept. 5, get the JBL PartyBox On-The-Go for $269.99, saving 29%. That saves you $109.96 off its $379.95 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL PartyBox On-The-Go $269.99 at Amazon $379.95 Save $109.96 JBL speakers are some of our favorite. Their Bluetooth speakers are great for everyday use, playing tunes while you work, cook, and unwind. And for bigger events, when





Woot just dropped Samsungs new AI translating earbuds to $74.99
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 58%: As of Sept. 5, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 AI for $74.99, down from $179.99, at Woot. That's a 58% discount and a $105 savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 AI $74.99 at Woot $179.99 Save $105.00 Looking for a new pair of buds that won’t plug up your ear canal? The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 AI are currently on sale at Woot (Amazon’s deal site), and t





Horrible Things Are Happening at Antarctic Facilities
Futurism / 1h
If you think your job is tough, just be glad you haven’t had to do a tour at an Antarctic research base. A horrifying new workplace survey by the US National Science Foundation is raising alarms about a terrible HR crisis unfolding on the white continent. In particular, the report found that sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking were regular facts of life for those stationed on remote r





More elbow room in the sky: How to buy a second seat for yourself on US airlines
The Points Guy Articles / 1h
In case you missed it, Southwest Airlines recently changed its policy for plus-size passengers who require an extra seat . Beginning next year, Southwest will require passengers to pay for an extra seat in advance and then request a refund after the fact. This policy has been in effect on paper for some time; however, most people knew the airline would offer a complimentary extra seat at the gate





Google Is Fined $3.5 Billion for Breaking Europe’s Antitrust Laws
NYT > Technology / 2h
European Union officials accused the American tech giant of using its size and dominance to undercut rivals in online advertising, a move that could raise the ire of the Trump administration.





The Apple Watch 11 is almost here – and a late rumor hints at a brighter screen and new colors
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
We're just days away from Apple's next big gadget launch extravaganza, and there's yet more Apple Watch 11 news.





Mappa President Hopes ‘Reze Arc’ Movie Will Trigger Fandom Boom for ‘Chainsaw Man’
Gizmodo / 2h
Mappa also address what's going on with a possible second season of 'Chainsaw Man.'





The Doomers Who Insist AI Will Kill Us All
26Wired / 2h
Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI’s prince of doom, explains why computers will kill us and provides an unrealistic plan to stop it.





Worrying TP-Link router flaws could let botnets attack your Microsoft 365 accounts - so update now
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Chinese state-sponsored threat actors spotted targeting old TP-Link routers with botnet-building malware.





I've never been into the art TV craze, but TCL's ultra-low power 85-inch digital canvas could change my mind
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Oxide tech is the gamechanger in a double-stack of big 4K TVs





Scale AI’s former CTO launches AI agent that could solve big data’s biggest problem
22TechCrunch / 2h
Isotopes, co-founded by Arun Murthy, launched a sophisticated analytics agent. Arun was one of the creators of Hadoop who later joined Scale AI.





AirPods Pro 3 rumors: Are heart rate monitoring and price increases coming?
Mashable / 2h
Among the many things that Apple is likely announcing (and not announcing ) at its “Awe Dropping” event on Sept. 9, the iPhone 17 is definitely going to take center stage. However, it’s not the only new Apple product making its debut. Among the products we expect to see, the AirPods Pro 3 will certainly be one of the biggest. It should come as no surprise. The excellent AirPods Pro 2 sported an a





Save $70 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, aka the comfiest headphones on the market
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $70 : As of Sept. 5, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are on sale for $379 at Best Buy , Amazon , Walmart , and Bose . That's a little over 15% off their list price of $449. Save on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones: Buy at Amazon Bose QuietComfort Ultra $379 (save $70) Buy at Best Buy Bose QuietComfort Ultra $379 (save $70) Buy at Walmart Bose QuietComfort Ultra $379 (save $70) B





Save $100 on the Motorola Razr and upgrade your smartphone game this fall
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $100: As of Sept. 5, get the Motorola Razr (2025) for $599.99, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's a discount of 14%. It's also the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Motorola Razr (2025) $599.99 at Amazon $699.99 Save $100 A new smartphone is always a fun way to kick off your own personal tech glow-up. Foldables are particularly fun, but they can be a bi





OpenAI hires the team behind Xcode coding assistant Alex
28TechCrunch / 2h
The team behind Alex, which built a popular tool that let devs use AI models within Apple's development suite Xcode, is joining OpenAI.





‘Buffy’ Star Sarah Michelle Gellar Shuts Down Reboot Haters
38Gizmodo / 2h
With a new 'Buffy' series on the horizon, Gellar is playing defense for the reboot and revival wave.





BMW and Qualcomm announce jointly developed driver assistance system
Engadget / 2h
Qualcomm's driver-assistance system Snapdragon Ride Pilot will debut on the BMW iX3 electric SUV, offering hands-free highway driving, automatic lane changes and parking assistance. The jointly developed software stack announced today will be powered by Snapdragon Ride system-on-chips and will make its first formal appearance at IAA Mobility 2025. Snapdragon Ride Pilot is a Level 2+ driver-assist





This YouTube TV deal slashes $33 off for two months, and everybody is talking about it – here's how to claim it before it's too late
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
YouTube TV's latest streaming deal is only available until September 30, so here's your push to grab it now.





James Gunn Claims ‘Peacemaker’ Will Tie-In ‘Directly’ to ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’
32Gizmodo / 2h
Is this a good idea or a very bad one?





Engadget Podcast: The curious calm before the iPhone 17 storm
Engadget / 2h
We're just days away from Apple's September 9th iPhone 17 event, and the hype seems practically nonexistent. Did the many (many) leaks splash cold water on an enthusiasm, or are we just tired of annual iPhone events? In this episode, Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham joins Devindra to discuss why even the rumored iPhone Air isn't really tingling our gadget geek senses. Also, we dive into the final re





The blueprint for lasting companies and communities with Discord’s Jason Citron and Campuswire’s Tade Oyerinde at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 2h
When you design for people instead of institutions, you don’t just build a product. You build a movement. That’s the idea behind this Builders Stage session called “Creating Communities and Companies That Last."





Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Sets New Sale Record at Sci-Fi Movie Auction
25Gizmodo / 2h
Fans bid millions to own Darth Vader's lightsaber from the original Star Wars trilogy, but only one lucky bidder bagged the iconic weapon.





Best credit cards of September 2025: 4 top picks based on firsthand experience
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
When it comes to credit card options, we're living in an amazing age. Selection has never been better, with competitive options across a wide range of price points and reward types. Choosing the right credit card for your specific lifestyle and travel goals can make a huge difference in how many rewards you earn and how quickly you earn them. With so many strong contenders out there, it can be to





Top CMS Sitecore patches critical zero-day flaw being hit by hackers
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Sitecore flaw was being used to deploy reconnaissance malware as well as numerous legitimate tools.





How AI is transforming software development for the better
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
AI is revolutionizing software development, empowering developers and reshaping workflows across the industry.





Tesla shareholders to vote on investing in Musk’s AI startup xAI
TechCrunch / 3h
A shareholder proposal would allow Tesla to invest in Elon Musk's rival AI firm, xAI if approved. Tesla's board didn't recommend one way or another.





Venice’s Iconic Winged Lion Statue Has a Mysterious Origin Story
Gizmodo / 3h
Researchers analyzed the City of Bridges' most famous icon and compared it to statues from China's Tang Dynasty.





A Quarter of Nvidia's Revenue Comes From a Single Giant Customer
Futurism / 3h
In case you haven't heard, there might be a slight problem with the US economy : that it's being propped up by a tiny number of tech companies betting big on an AI revolution. Among the tech titans, no company is more important than the AI chip maker Nvidia. Often likened to a shovel seller during a goldrush , Nvidia's revenue has exploded in recent years, from $26.9 billion in 2023 to a heart st





Elon Musk Trillionaire Pay Package if He Makes Millionaire Shareholders
Next Big Future / 3h
Tesla is just over $1 trillion now but if Elon Musk can achieve all 12 levels of his pay package the company will be $8.5 trillion. He does not start getting paid until he nearly doubles the stock to $619. If you get 400-500 shares now for about $130000, he will make you a millionaire ... Read more





OpenAI links up with Broadcom to produce its own AI chips
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
OpenAI is set to produce its own artificial intelligence chip for the first time next year, as the ChatGPT maker attempts to address insatiable demand for computing power and reduce its reliance on chip giant Nvidia. The chip, co-designed with US semiconductor giant Broadcom, would ship next year, according to multiple people familiar with the partnership. Broadcom’s chief executive Hock Tan on T





Trump Congratulates Delta For Embracing MAGA, Gulf Of America
60One Mile at a Time / 3h
President Trump is posting on social media to do a victory lap for some changes that Delta has recently implemented internally… Delta revises pilot manual in Trump-friendly way Trump took to his Truth Social platform to share a message that he claims is from a Delta captain. First of all, is Trump just randomly messaging with a Delta captain, or…? Anyway, the entire social media post reads as fol





I just watched a robot vacuum pick up a brush and sweep in a corner, and this might be the future of cleaning
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Right now, Dreame's bot cleans with all the enthusiasm of a sleep-deprived teen, but the idea has tons of potential.





Free ChatGPT Users Just Got Access to One of the Paid App’s Most Useful Features
Lifehacker / 3h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . Over time, the new features that OpenAI adds to ChatGPT for paying users gradually make their way down to the free tier for everyone else, too—and that's now the case for ChatGPT Projects , one of the more useful new additions t





3 Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (September 5 - 7)
How-To Geek / 3h
It's the weekend, and that means it's time to take a look at what you can be installing on your Linux device to make it even more useful than before. I know how challenging it is to sift through all the software Linux repos have on offer, but these I think are worth a look.





Why enterprise AI's next breakthrough lies in spatial intelligence
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Why we need a new kind of map that allows machines to comprehend physical environments.





Best of Gamescom Awards 2025 – our 11 favorite games and products from this year’s show
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
TechRadar Gaming presents our Best of Gamescom 2025 awards – our top picks across all the games and hardware we saw at the show





$130 Billion Is Locked Inside America’s Airports While Cities Go Broke
View from the Wing / 3h
The best and most comprehensive study of airports worldwide demonstrates that privatization per se doesn’t guarantee improvement – but private equity seems uniquely effective. Continue reading ...





NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, September 6 (game #552)
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.





Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, September 6 (game #1321)
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.





NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 6 (game #818)
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
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.





Just bought a $3,000 TV? Here's why you may need a $6,000 video processor to go with it
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
External video processors are a pricey addition to any home theater, but if you're looking to get the best possible picture quality, they can be worth the money.





7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 5)
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
There are lots of great new movies and shows to watch this weekend, including Wednesday season 2 part 2.





Today is your last chance to exhibit your brand in front of 10K tech leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 3h
If you want to get in front of more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders, connect with media, and generate a nonstop pipeline this October, you need to act now.





Anker is upgrading its global ambitions—with AI and a stair-climbing robovac system
Gizmodo / 3h
From phone chargers to robotics and large AI models.





Disney’s ‘Lego Star Wars’ Show Just Made Darth Revan Canon…Kinda
Gizmodo / 3h
Darth Revan, who first appeared 22 years ago in 'Knights of the Old Republic,' will make his Sith presence known once more on Disney+ later this month.





Tamagotchi Paradise trades stressful virtual pet parenting for nature and tranquility
Engadget / 3h
On a random Saturday in August, I became the omnipotent caretaker of a newly formed planet, one born, according to the lore , from humankind's collective love of Tamagotchis past and present. An egg hatched and a planet sprang forth. Then another egg hatched down on the surface of that planet and a critter sprang forth. In the few weeks since, I've raised half a dozen more creatures across three





6 Ways to Use the Linux cat Command
How-To Geek / 3h
One of the most available day-to-day Linux commands is cat, a simple tool for viewing files. Or is it? It turns out, there’s a lot more to cat than you may realize. From the basic to the sublime, here are some of the many ways you can use cat.





Tesla Offers ONE TRILLION DOLLAR Pay Package to Elon Musk (If He Can Stay Focused)
42Gizmodo / 3h
Musk could become the first trillionaire.





The best new computers to replace your old Windows 10 PC
Engadget / 3h
With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14 , anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma. Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month Extended Security Updates. But even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements for a free Windows 11 upgrade, anything older than a year won't be able to take advantage of Microsoft's Copil





Bose’s New QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Play Nicer With iPhones
Gizmodo / 3h
You're not gonna need a dongle anymore if you've got a newer iPhone.





Emirates First Class Passenger Finds Surprising Letter In Suite
60One Mile at a Time / 3h
This person deserves an award for making the politest seat swap request I’ve ever seen… Family in Emirates first class writes letter to fellow passenger OMAAT reader Ben (great name!) was traveling in Emirates first class on EK235 from Dubai (DXB) to Chicago (ORD). The flight was operated by a Boeing 777-300ER with Emirates’ “Game Changer” first class , where the cabin has just six seats. Upon bo





BMW launches Neue Klasse iX3 EV with massive range, new infotainment system
Mashable / 3h
BMW's first Neue Klasse electric vehicle is here, and it's already one of the most interesting new EVs to come from Europe in the past couple of years. First announced in 2023 , the Neue Klasse (that's German for "new class") is a radical rethinking of BMW's philosophy, with a new design language, a minimalistic, digital-first interior, and promises of smarter tech, as well as more range, efficie





How to catch September’s total lunar eclipse this weekend
Mashable / 3h
September is bringing a treat for stargazers: a total lunar eclipse . If you’ve ever wanted to see the Moon turn a deep, reddish hue, Sept. 7 is your chance. Visible across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, you don't need much to prepare for this kind of astronomical event, as long as it’s not too cloudy, it's easy to catch from your backyard. Here’s everything you need to know about September





Full moon September 2025: When it is, what its called
Mashable / 3h
Tonight's full moon is bringing excitement in parts of the world with the appearance of a full lunar eclipse. For the places that won't be so lucky, tonight's full moon is still worth studying. Beyond the werewolf folklore, September's full moon marks an important point in the lunar calendar, with seasonal significance. Here’s when it's due, what it’s called, and what it means. When is the Septem





How many people think flirting with AI chatbots is actually cheating?
Mashable / 3h
The onset of artificial intelligence has changed the dating game in recent years, from singles using AI to chat up other humans to venturing to "dating" a bot itself. Earlier this year, Mashable's senior culture reporter Christianna Silva and tech reporter Cecily Mauran duked it out over whether dating an AI chatbot is considered cheating . Now, the Kinsey Institute and DatingAdvice.com have stat





Die My Love teaser sees Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson locked in a troubled relationship
Mashable / 3h
Anyone who's seen We Need to Talk About Kevin will know that writer/director Lynne Ramsay has an impressive knack for exploring the dark hearts of seemingly ordinary families and relationships. The teaser for her new movie , Die My Love , co-written with Enda Walsh and Alice Birch and based on Ariana Harwicz' book of the same name, looks like it'll be no exception. The one-minute mini-trailer doe





Bose announces follow-up to legendary QuietComfort Ultra headphones is coming in October for $449
Mashable / 3h
Bose has announced the second generation of its QuietComfort Ultra headphones. Priced at $449 , the updated model is available for preorder starting Sept. 5 and will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 2. A global rollout is expected the same day. The new QuietComfort Ultra headphones keep the familiar focus on noise cancellation and comfort while adding several new features aimed at improving everyd





New Webb image shows star formation as glittering, craggy peaks
Engadget / 3h
NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI, A. Pa If "chaos is a ladder," then brilliant stars forming from discordant gas and dust are the ultimate example of that. The James Webb telescope has imaged one of the more dramatic stellar nurseries in the galaxy called Pismis 24, showing swirling dust and infant stars in unprecedented detail. The image was captured in infrared light by Webb's NIRCam (near-infrared ca





Sam Altman Says He's Suddenly Worried Dead Internet Theory Is Coming True
Futurism / 4h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, creator of the most popular AI chatbot on Earth, says he's starting to worry that "dead internet theory" is coming true. "I never took the dead internet theory that seriously," Altman tweeted in his typical all-lowercase style, "but it seems like there are really a lot of LLM-run twitter accounts now." (LLM meaning large language model, the tech which powers AI chatbots.) H





The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Are Over $100 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 are $74.99 on Woot right now, which is the lowest tracked price so far, accor





This Convincing PayPal Email Is Actually a Scam
Lifehacker / 4h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . Scammers are once again impersonating PayPal and trying to trick users into handing over access to their accounts and their cash. The latest email campaign alerts recipients to a new (fake) transaction and payment profile and ur





Anyone with an iPhone in the US can now download the Tesla Robotaxi app and join the queue for a ride
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Tesla's Robotaxi smartphone app has now opened up to anyone with an Apple iPhone. Sorry Android users.





The Paper cast is just as good as the original The Office ensemble – here’s why you shouldn’t miss the Peacock spin-off
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The Paper is a worthy follow up to the original mockumentary and I'm excited to see where it goes.





Do Self-Driving Cars Need Windshield Wipers?
79Gizmodo / 4h
The new rules will take effect next year.





Nepal blocks most social media sites for failing to register with the government
Engadget / 4h
The government of Nepal is blocking commonly used social platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, WeChat, Reddit and YouTube due to noncompliance with a new law requiring them to register with the government, The Associated Press reported. Five platforms including TikTok and Viber that did register in the country were exempted from the ban. Social media companies were asked to provide a local





Windows servers hijacked to boost Google rankings for dodgy gambling sites
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Chinese hackers seen deploying new malware to boost Google rankings for shady sites.





2026 BMW iX3 Revealed: BMW’s Bold Answer to Tesla
How-To Geek / 4h
BMW has unveiled the all-new 2026 iX3, and it’s more than just an update, it’s a direct challenge to Tesla. This new generation rides on BMW’s Neue Klasse EV platform , a purpose-built electric architecture that brings lighter construction, better efficiency, and faster charging to the table.





Reolink's TrackFlex and ReoNeura AI tackle home security's biggest frustration
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AI-powered video search lets you easily find specific footage, while intelligent tracking provides complete coverage from a single camera





The New ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Finally Has a Release Date
28Gizmodo / 4h
Before you ask, it's not a Tuesday.





Reolink continues innovating with two new major product launches at IFA 2025
Gizmodo / 4h
A new 4K floodlight security camera, and more AI smarts for your videos.





This Extremely Slim Phone Is Hitting Apple and Samsung Where It Hurts
Gizmodo / 4h
The Tecno Slim is ready to take the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's and iPhone 17 Air's lunch money.





Bose overhauls the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones with lossless audio and longer battery life
Engadget / 4h
Bose announced a refresh of its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds over the summer and now it's back with an overhaul of its flagship noise-canceling headphones . The company has employed the second-generation moniker once again on the new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones , but this time the list of updates is a bit more substantial. Bose says it made tweaks to audio performance, active noise cancellation (





The Affordable Crossover Pickup That’s More Capable Than You’d Expect
How-To Geek / 4h
Big trucks aren’t always the answer. Sure, the Ford F-Series still rules the road, but not everyone needs (or wants) something that massive.





Bose's Latest QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Are a Huge Improvement
How-To Geek / 4h
Bose has just announced the next generation of its popular QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. The best part of this new version is how much it has improved on the last generation, which means that upgrading may be a smart option.





How to Self-Host All Kinds of Apps (and Why You Should)
Lifehacker / 4h
In so many ways, privacy is dead—or at least a lot more challenging to maintain than it used to be. In public, you’re probably seen by dozens of cameras every day just as you go about your business. At home, almost everything we do online—from social media posts to the shows we watch on our screens—is tracked, packaged, and sold. The apps we use are some of the worst offenders—especially if they’





LinkedIn is forcing recruiters and executives alike to verify themselves
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
LinkedIn wants Premium pages, recruiters and high-title leaders to verify themselves.





Another Cat Euthanized After Eating Raw Food Tainted With Bird Flu
Gizmodo / 4h
The CDC stop publishing data on bird flu infections in animals back in July.





The Download: longevity myths, and sewer-cleaning robots
MIT Technology Review / 4h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Putin says organ transplants could grant immortality. Not quite. —Jessica Hamzelou Earlier this week, my editor forwarded me a video of the leaders of Russia and China talking about immortality. “These days at 70 years old you are still a child,” China’s Xi Ji





Kirby Air Riders is a cute, chaotic racing game
Engadget / 4h
Kirby is a uniquely wholesome Nintendo character, yet his games often have a quirky mean streak to them. They're all about letting players absorb enemies and take on some wild powers to tear through vibrant stages with reckless abandon. That's especially true with Kirby Air Riders , the long-awaited sequel to the GameCube classic racing game, Kirby Air Ride . Much like the original, it's a fast-p





Why Are Motion Controls Such a Rarity in Modern Gaming?
How-To Geek / 4h
One of the most important aspects of immersing yourself in the games that you play is the feeling that you are actually within their worlds. Motion peripherals, such as Wii remotes or VR hand controllers, enable you to control your player character using your own hands or feet, helping to create this illusion.





Reolink's new subscription-free security camera protects your home with 360-degree coverage and super-bright floodlights
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Reolink is also launching AI-powered search so you can use natural language to find a specific moment, with no extra fees.





Rocket Report: Neutron’s pad opens for business; SpaceX gets Falcon 9 green light
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Welcome to Edition 8.09 of the Rocket Report! The biggest news of the week happened inside the Beltway rather than on a launch pad somewhere. In Washington, DC, Congress has pushed back on the Trump administration's plan to stop flying the Space Launch System rocket after Artemis III. Congress made it clear that it wants to keep the booster in business for a long time. The big question now is whe





Our pick for the best budget earbuds tumbles to a record-low price at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Nothing Ear (a) are a five-star pair of earbuds and our best budget pick – and now you can get them for a record-low price of £69 at Amazon.





Microsoft Goes Back to BASIC, Open-Sources Bill Gates’ Code
Gizmodo / 5h
Simpler times.





Tesla Makes a Huge Move to Appease Regulators
Gizmodo / 5h
The change, timed with the service's expansion onto highways, was triggered by new state regulations and Tesla’s elevated ambitions.





Alaska Airlines Will Fly Boeing 787-10s, As It Converts 787-9 Order
One Mile at a Time / 5h
It’s a fascinating time for Alaska Air Group, given the merger between Alaska and Hawaiian, which is causing a major strategy shift. We’re seeing Alaska Airlines create a long haul hub out of Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), using former Hawaiian Airlines jets. Along those lines, there’s an interesting update… Alaska modifies its Boeing 787 Dreamliner order Pre-merger, Hawaiian had placed a firm order for 1





Emirates Bans Kids From First Class Using Their Miles—But Credit Card Rewards Still Work
View from the Wing / 5h
What do you think of this move by Emirates to ban children 8 and under from the first class cabin - unless their ticket is paid for with cash, in which case Emirates says it's fine? Continue reading ...





Valerion launches new premium projector with anti-rainbow effect technology
Engadget / 5h
After a successful Kickstarter campaign , Valerion is formally announcing its new premium projector, the VisionMaster Max, at IFA 2025. The boxy little projector offers improved contrast and brightness, but the feature that should be most interesting to home theater aficionados is how it tries to address the "rainbow effect" common in some cheaper projectors. Cheaper DLP projectors sometimes disp





All the Top New Gadgets We Saw at IFA Berlin 2025
Wired / 5h
A tennis-playing robot, TCL's gargantuan phone, and a whole bunch of new AI-powered wearables. Here are some of the best gadgets we saw at IFA 2025.





Snapchat’s new Lens lets you create AI images using text prompts
24TechCrunch / 5h
While Snapchat already has numerous generative AI Lenses, the company notes that Imagine Lens is its first open prompt image-generation Lens.





The VisionMaster Max 4K projector promises 'unrivaled black level performance', and there's a matching wireless 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound system
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Just in time for Spinal Tap 2, this elite laser projector is none more black





Spike Lee reveals how Denzel Washingtons performance changed a key element in Highest 2 Lowest
Mashable / 5h
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington have made four films together over the course of 30 years ( Mo' Better Blues , Malcolm X, He Got Game, and Inside Man ), cementing their legacy in the cinematic hall of fame. Their new film, Highest 2 Lowest, marks their fifth collaboration, making it clear they have a special artistic connection that transcends the screen. In an interview with Mashable's executive





Hollow Knight: Silksong has barely been out for a day, and players are already complaining about its difficulty level – ' I feel like they’re really overusing double damage'
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Some players are finding Hollow Knight: Silksong a little too difficult.





OpenAI is reportedly producing its own AI chips starting next year
Engadget / 5h
OpenAI is gearing up to start the mass production of its own AI chips next year to be able to provide the massive computing power its users need and to lessen its reliance on NVIDIA, according to the Financial Times . The company reportedly designed the custom AI chip with US semiconductor maker Broadcom, whose CEO recently announced that it has a new client that put in a whopping $10 billion in





Apple event 2025 – iPhone 17, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro and everything to expect at Tuesday's launch
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As the Apple September 9 event looms, we're bringing you all the news, rumors and analysis for the likes of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Watch 11 and AirPods Pro 3, so you're ready for the showcase.





Street Fighter movie gets confirmed release date and cast, but is it already messing up major game details?
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Street Fighter movie now has a confirmed release date and full cast, but minor mishaps are already coming in thick and fast.





OpenAI is taking on LinkedIn to find you your next job in AI - before it's too late
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OpenAI wants to verify learners’ training with certifications, matching them with recruiters via a new jobs platform.





The Conjuring: Last Rites review: Can the series deliver one last scare?
Mashable / 5h
The Conjuring universe has quite literally administered its Last Rites , the ninth and (apparently) final installment in the religious horror franchise. It's been 12 years since James Wan scared the Valak out of audiences with the first film, when Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga first took on controversial real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren . With director Michael Chaves (





Drew Barrymores interview with Stephen Colbert ends with dancing on The Late Show desk
30Mashable / 5h
30 years ago, a 20-year-old Drew Barrymore made headlines when she danced on David Letterman's desk at the end of their interview. Now, three decades later, she's reprised the stunt with Stephen Colbert , removing her blazer to reveal a "We Heart Stephen" shirt before climbing up on The Late Show desk and dancing while the band plays. "Well, Drew," laughs Colbert as Barrymore finishes the desk ch





Swann's latest home security camera will protect your home with 4K footage and sharp night vision – and it's subscription-free
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
There's a new entry-level version of the MaxRanger4K, with a more compact design and the same sharp recording.





The Morning After: reMarkable’s new e-ink device is the size of a notepad
Engadget / 6h
reMarkable is making a move away from its giant e-ink slate. The new Paper Pro Move is a smaller iteration with a 7.3-inch display the same size as a reporter’s notepad. The idea is an eink device you can write and edit on while on the move. Hence the name . Engadget There are some drawbacks, however. With the Move, the only way to write and edit typed text is with the on-screen keyboard. Bigger





Tesla proposes new pay package for Elon Musk worth up to $1T
59TechCrunch / 6h
Tesla has proposed a new 10-year compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth as much as $1 trillion even as the EV maker's car business stumbles and it sets its sights on humanoid robotics and AI.





150-Seat United Airbus A321XLRs Coming 2026, With New Polaris Seats
33One Mile at a Time / 6h
In December 2019, United Airlines placed an order for 50 A321XLRs , which is Airbus’ new ultra long range and fuel efficient evolution of the A321 . The plane entered commercial service in late 2024, with Iberia and Aer Lingus being the launch customers. As of now, United is expected to get its first A321XLR in early 2026, though of course that timeline could slip further. In this post, I’d like





Peacemaker season 2 episode 3 drops a big clue that might prove its wildest fan theory is actually true
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Peacemaker fans are more convinced than ever that season 2's wildest fan theory is true after the Sons of Liberty's debut.





The 15-inch MacBook Air M4 is down to its best-ever price at Amazon, but not for long
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $200: As of Sept. 5, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $999 at Amazon. That's $200 off list price and the lowest-ever price for this model. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 15-inch Apple MacBook Air M4 $999 at Amazon $1,199 Save $200 We're not sure why, but our favorite MacBook Air deal looks like it's on the way out. The MacBook Air M4 has been sporting a $200 discount sinc





Get a free $100 gift card when you buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE at Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $100 As of Sept. 5, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE comes with a free $100 Amazon gift card. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung/Amazon Samsung Galaxy FE + $100 Amazon Gift Card The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is finally here, and you can already secure a special launch deal at Amazon. As of Sept. 5, if you buy the new smartphone from Amazon, you'll get a free $100 gift card to spend on whatever you l





A.I. School Is in Session: Two Takes on the Future of Education
NYT > Technology / 6h
“I think that A.I. is going to help break, in a sense, the university model that has anyway reached a certain kind of end game,” says the Princeton professor D. Graham Burnett.





This Is How Your School Knows You're Using a VPN
How-To Geek / 6h
Virtual private networks, or VPNs for short, are used to encrypt web traffic by creating a secure tunnel between your device and the wider internet. They promote privacy and anonymity, with additional benefits like circumventing region restrictions thrown in for good measure.





Smart meters: the new frontline of data security
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Smart meters are only as secure as the embedded software protecting their stored data.





The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 has just launched, and its already on sale for $60 off
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $60 : The brand-new Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (256GB) is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's a $60 saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (256GB) $799.99 at Amazon $859.99 Save $60 Samsung's new tablets are here with the launch of the Galaxy Tab S11 series, unveiled at IFA 2025 . The lineup includes the Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, both available





Lego just revealed a jaw-dropping new Star Wars Death Star — the biggest-ever set launches in October
Mashable / 6h
That's no moon... it's the Lego Star Wars Death Star — Ultimate Collector Series , which has been officially announced and is the "largest Lego Star Wars set to date," according to a press release from Lego . Coming to an astonishing 9,023 pieces, this set promises to be quite the undertaking for even the most dedicated of builders. It comes with an equally hefty price tag of $999.99 , but you ju





People Are Backflipping Off of Waymo’s Robotaxis
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San Francisco was an early adopter of robotaxis, but increasingly the city has become a stage for real-world tests confronting social acceptance.





BMW debuts 6th-generation EV powertrain in the all-electric iX3
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
BMW provided flights from Washington, DC, to Munich and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the iX3. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. BMW has an all-electric replacement for its X3 crossover on the way. When it arrives in mid-2026, it will have the lowest carbon footprint of any BMW yet, thanks to an obsessive approach to sustainability during the design process. But we knew that





How-To Geek's Best of IFA 2025 Award Winners
How-To Geek / 6h
How-To Geek is on the ground at IFA 2025, getting our hands on the latest technology. While there is a lot to choose from, these are the gadgets that we think stand out as the best of IFA this year.





Thinking of streaming your PC gaming? Nvidia's GeForce Now is about to get more tempting as RTX 5080 GPU powers up top-tier plan
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The top GeForce Now plan is going to offer smoother gaming from September 10 thanks to the RTX 5080 GPU.





AI is creating code faster - but this also means more potential security issues
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
AI can be 4x quicker at generating code than humans, but it can also inject 10x more security issues, study warns.





I know exactly which hotel The White Lotus season 4 will use for its trip to France – HBO, prove me wrong
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
As Deadline reports, The White Lotus season 4 will be set in France, which makes the next hotel really obvious.





‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings
34Wired / 7h
Networks of pipes and heat exchangers can transfer excess heat from buildings into nearby bodies of water—but as the world warms, the cooling potential of some water courses is now diminishing.





Waymo Says You’re Not Getting Its Footage Without a Warrant
Gizmodo / 7h
The move is one of several signaling a growing tension between innovation, privacy, and law enforcement power.





Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed Review: Slim Form is Function
How-To Geek / 7h
I’ve been skeptical of low-profile mechanical keyboards ever since they hit the scene. How could a small mechanical switch ever live up to a regular-sized one? Well, the Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed showed me just how wrong I was, though it has a few unrelated issues.





New Galaxy S26 leaks point to a curvier Ultra model – and an iPhone 17-like design
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A couple of significant Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks give us a better idea of what to expect in January.





3 ways ChatGPT’s free Projects feature upgrades your daily routine
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How ChatGPT Projects on the free tier means anyone can now use it to organize personal hobbies,





ExpressVPN Basic, Advanced, or Pro: What’s the difference?
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ExpressVPN has launched three new subscription tiers: Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Here's what each tier offers, how much it costs, and everything else you need to know.





Another Chrome challenger bites the dust - Atlassian is buying The Browser Company for $610m
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Atlassian wants to combine its “deep expertise” with The Browser Company’s “passion.”





The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Kit is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save over $3,000
Mashable / 7h
SAVE OVER $3,000 : As of Sept. 5, the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Kit is on sale for $3,299 at Amazon. That's a 49% saving anf the best-ever price for this model. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Kit $3,299 at Amazon $6,499 Save $3,200 Whether you’re charging electronics in the wild , keeping essentials running during a blackout, or powering a weekend road trip, the





Dyson Unveiled: Here are all the new vacuums announced
Mashable / 7h
Dyson just announced a slew of new gadgets at its Dyson Unveiled event in Berlin, showcasing the latest innovations across its product range. Unsurprisingly, the stars of the show were Dyson's vacuums , the company working hard to maintain its reputation for being at the forefront of suction technology. Here's a rundown of all new vacuums revealed at Dyson Unveiled. SEE ALSO: The best vacuums we'





The Webb telescope snapped a baby picture. But these babies are tyrants.
Mashable / 7h
Despite what you might assume, newborn stars aren't dainty, fragile creatures of the cosmos. They terrorize the neighborhood, reshaping space around them and deciding where the next stars can — or can't — be born. Using the James Webb Space Telescope , scientists took an infrared image of a young star cluster called Pismis 24, a spot within the Lobster Nebula about 5,500 light-years away in the c





How to watch Sinner vs. Auger-Aliassime online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Auger-Aliassime in the 2025 US Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Félix Auger-Aliassime has never made a Grand Slam final, but he now has his sights set firmly on the showpiece event of the 2025 US Open . Standing in his way is top seed Sinner, which isn't exactly ideal. But if you want to win a Gr





How to watch Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in the 2025 US Open online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in the 2025 US Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 US Open semi finals were always going to be huge, but it really doesn't get much better than Djokovic vs. Alcaraz. Can Djokovic turn back the clock and produce a big performance to secure his spot in the final? He's going to need





Twinless review: Queer culture thrives in dark comedy
Mashable / 7h
Don't be fooled about Twinless. At present, it seems this dark comedy that earned rave reviews out of Sundance is getting lost in the shuffle, as a new wave of festival faves are buzzed about out of Telluride, Venice, and Toronto. Even the hearts of film critics — and certainly whatever remains of Film Twitter — can be fickle. But Twinless deserves better than being glossed over or forgotten. Bec





The best Hulu deals and bundles in September 2025
Mashable / 7h
HULU BUNDLES: Hulu is offering a range of bundle deals so you can stream from its impressive library without breaking the bank. : Best ESPN Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited Bundle $29.99/month for a year, then $35.99/month Best HBO Max Bundle Deal Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Bundle $16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free Best Hulu Bundle Deal Disney+ and Hulu Bundle $10.99/month w





Here are the three best The Office references in The Paper
26Mashable / 7h
As a spinoff of The Office , it was inevitable that Peacock's The Paper would be making its fair share of Office references. Creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman even brought back an entire character from The Office with Oscar (Oscar Nuñez), intertwining the show's worlds for good. SEE ALSO: 'The Paper' review: How does 'The Office' spinoff measure up? Thankfully, The Paper doesn't beat you ov





Despite bringing Steam to its knees, Silksong attracted more day one players than the Battlefield 6 open beta
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
After a single day, Silksong currently ranks as the seventh highest peak concurrent player count for a single-player game on Steam.





I've seen two game-changing stair-climbing robot vacs in action – there's one clear winner in the race to the top
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X both have modules that enable them to move between floors.





This week's best Google Pixel 10 deals: free devices, trade-in rebates, and cheap plans
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Looking at picking up a brand new Google Pixel 10 series device? Here's where to get the biggest discounts and best deals in the US and UK.





Putin says organ transplants could grant immortality. Not quite.
42MIT Technology Review / 8h
This week I’m writing from Manchester, where I’ve been attending a conference on aging . Wednesday was full of talks and presentations by scientists who are trying to understand the nitty-gritty of aging—all the way down to the molecular level. Once we can understand the complex biology of aging, we should be able to slow or prevent the onset of age-related diseases, they hope. Then my editor for





Bridgestone says it is investigating potentially major cyberattack - here's what we know
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An attack disrupted Bridgestone operations in two countries.





NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for September 5, 2025
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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr





The mammoth Jackery Solar Generator 4000 Kit is $2,000 off right now on Amazon
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SAVE $2,000 : As of Sept. 5, the Jackery Solar Generator 4000 Kit is on sale for $2,999 at Amazon. That's a 40% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Solar Generator 4000 Kit $2,999 at Amazon $4,999 Save $2,000 A power generator is always helpful to have on hand. Whether it's for power cuts, emergencies, or camping trips when you don't want to switch off complete





YouTube’s NFL Broadcast Will Test Platform’s Ability to Handle Live Sports
30NYT > Technology / 8h
YouTube’s live broadcast on Friday night of the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers game is set to be a major test of the platform’s programming ambitions.





The Doctors Are Real, but the Sales Pitches Are Frauds
81NYT > Technology / 8h
Scammers are using A.I. tools to make it look as if medical professionals are promoting dubious health care products.





Why you should care about quantum
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Quantum underpins many of today's greatest innovations - it's about to deliver a whole lot more.





Cash Compensation For Delayed Flights? Trump Cancels Biden’s Plan
48One Mile at a Time / 8h
In December 2024, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a regulation whereby airlines would be required to pay passengers cash compensation in the event that flights are delayed or canceled, just as we see in the European Union and United Kingdom . Given how late in the Biden administration this was proposed, it couldn’t actually be made law before the leadership change, a





How to watch Italian Grand Prix 2025: live stream F1
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All the ways to watch Italian Grand Prix live streams online and from anywhere, as championship leaders Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris do battle at Monza.





This external SSD is smaller than a credit card, and it's impossible to lose... in theory
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New Team Group external SSD boasts location tracking in case you lose it.





Lenovo confirms that its innovative Magic Bay HUD is getting real - and I wonder whether its designers will free the webcam
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Lenovo Magic Bay HUD features magnetic attachment and AI Now integration for smarter multitasking workflows.





Without orchestration, AI won’t work
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Get your house in order first and then look at implementing AI. Organizations that adopt this approach will crack the productivity crisis, while others will fall behind.





Peacemaker star unpacks the big difference between Emilia Harcourt #1 and #2 in season 2: 'she wears her heart on her sleeve'
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Jennifer Holland reveals how a funny nickname for her Peacemaker character helped her to distinguish between the two versions she plays in season 2.





Ugreen Has New MagSafe Chargers for All Your Devices
How-To Geek / 9h
Ugreen has released its new MagFlow Series of magnetic wireless chargers. These chargers will come with Qi2 25W charging, are built to work easily with both Apple and Android devices, including the latest iPhone 16 series and the upcoming Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.





GPUs have replaced CPUs for good as the undisputable kings of computing
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GPUs are reshaping computing, leading the way in AI, high-performance tasks, and future tech innovations.





These 1080p Smart Glasses Can Be Controlled With a Touch-Sensitive Ring
Gizmodo / 10h
Inmo's Air 3 glasses are unlike anything I've seen before.







I am a retailing expert and here are 3 ways AI-driven shopping will change the way you buy
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AI is reshaping retail, enhancing personalization, efficiency, and customer engagement while addressing ethical concerns.





Lenovo's Legion Go 2 Isn't the Premium Steam Deck I Wanted
Lifehacker / 10h
Right now, Lenovo’s Legion Go S is my favorite gaming handheld . I’m more of a PC person than a console one, and this handheld gaming PC has just enough over the Steam Deck to make it worth it to me, from a more powerful chip to a bigger and higher resolution screen. But even with all that, it was only ever intended as a stopgap between the full-fledged Legion Go and Legion Go 2. Now, Lenovo’s of





Tesla Robotaxi App Is Available to Everyone
Next Big Future / 10h
Tesla has expanded availability of the Tesla Robotaxi app. They have allowed highway robotaxi driving in Austin. This needs a safety driver but the safety driver is generally not intervening. Waymo does not drive passengers on the highway yet.





Boeing’s Sixth Generation Navy F/A-XX Concept Design
Next Big Future / 10h
Boeing’s has shown a new rendering of the F/A-XX 6th generation navy stealth fighter. It conceals canards, tail surfaces, and wing tips, but shows a bubble-shaped cockpit canopy similar to the F-47. The radome appears narrower, and no vertical stabilizers show which should improve stealth. The wingtips and canard placements are concealed, making it difficult ... Read more





Securing Agentic AI in retail: empowering action with safety
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Agentic AI is revolutionizing retail with smart automation—if deployed with security and care.





The Pretty Screen on Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 Will Almost Make You Forget About Its Price
Gizmodo / 11h
The successor to the Legion Go gaming handheld feels better in hand, but your wallet will be in terrible pain.





Yes, the Screen on This Lenovo Laptop Really Flips From Horizontal to Vertical
Gizmodo / 11h
Also announcd at IFA 2025, Lenovo's got a head-tracking stand that will make sure you'll never escape your Zoom call.





Lenovo's New Thunderbolt Docks Have All The Ports You Need
How-To Geek / 11h
Finding the right Thunderbolt/USB dock can be tricky. Some have a lot of ports, while others don't go too hard on the port selection to bring the price down. If you're still undecided, Lenovo just launched three different options for three different kinds of users.





Lenovo's Newest Tablets Are a Boon For Creators
How-To Geek / 11h
If you like drawing or designing, you know that just not any tablet does the job. If you're looking for something that fits the bill and you don't mind splurging, Lenovo's newest range of tablets might just be what you've been looking for.





Lenovo’s 'VertiFlex' Concept Laptop Can Rotate to Portrait
How-To Geek / 11h
Lenovo is showing off its 'ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept' at IFA this week, which is a notebook PC concept with a 14-inch rotatable display. The idea is to let you switch between a traditional horizontal screen and a vertical orientation, which is a pretty cool vision for a laptop.





Lenovo's New Legion Go Handheld Has a 144Hz Screen and Better Controls
How-To Geek / 11h
Lenovo has finally released the new Legion Go (8.8", 2), the second generation of its gaming handheld. The new model builds on the original with some pretty significant improvements and even more customization options.





Redefine portable power with the Jackery Explorer 500 v2
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Revolutionary 6,000-cycle LiFePO₄ battery technology delivers 30 years of reliable power in the most compact design yet





Lenovo shows off laptop with rotating screen - yes, it's real, and so is that rumored self-adjusting notebook stand
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Lenovo wanted to turn some heads at Innovation World 2025, and it's succeeded with these novel concept products.





Lenovo reveals Legion Go 2 with OLED display packing 144Hz refresh rate and VRR - and a big boost for battery life
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The design remains much the same, but there's now an OLED screen, and peppy new AMD Ryzen processors under the hood.





Lenovo's ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept Laptop Has a Swiveling Screen
Wired / 11h
The 14-inch ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept has a screen you can manually twist whenever the mood strikes.





Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on: Powerful upgrades but with an even higher price
Engadget / 11h
At the beginning of the year, Lenovo gave us an early design preview of its next flagship gaming handheld — the Legion Go 2. Today, at IFA 2025 , the company is fleshing out the rest of the system with more details regarding its specs, price and availability. In terms of its overall appearance, not much has changed on the outside of the Legion Go 2. It has the same general shape and detachable co





Lenovo's new Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop can be outfitted with up to a GeForce 5080 GPU
Engadget / 11h
Lenovo just announced some new gaming products at IFA , including the Legion Pro 7 laptop. The specs here are impressive. The laptop ships with AMD's newest Ryzen 9 9000 HX series processors and options go all the way up to the Ryzen 9955HX3D. The Windows 11 computer also features NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs and purchasers can go up to the RTX 5080. There's a 16-inch 240Hz OLED panel with a 0.08ms re





Lenovo's latest laptop concept might be the ultimate doomscrolling machine
Engadget / 11h
Lenovo is no stranger to laptops with funky displays. The company has made a notebook with a tri-fold screen , one with a rollable panel and multiple systems with flexible displays . But this year at IFA, Lenovo is testing out yet another new design with its latest concept laptop, and this time it may have created the ultimate doomscrolling machine. Its official name is the ThinkBook Vertiflex Co





Dyson just revealed six incredible new gadgets, but three classic vacuums are now at unmissable prices
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Hot off the heels of an international reveal, Dyson has discounted several of its legendary stick vacuums.





3 HBO Max Shows to Devour This Weekend (September 5 - 7)
How-To Geek / 12h
Many of the greatest TV series of all time—from Oz to The Sopranos to Game of Thrones and beyond— were born on HBO Max (well, HBO). The renowned premium cable network-turned streaming service is still pumping them out, making it harder than ever to decide what to watch.





The Iniu P50-E1 power bank has earned pride of place in my everyday carry – here's why I love this speedy portable charger
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Pocket-sized yet powerful, the Iniu P50-E1 delivers 45W charging for phones and other devices





I tried a high-end Kaleidescape movie player – its audio output blew me away
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The Kaleidescape Strato E isn't just talented when it comes to picture quality – as I found out, its audio quality is out of this world.





How to watch Ukraine vs. France online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Ukraine vs. France in World Cup qualifiers for free on TF1+ . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . France begin their World Cup qualification campaign with a tricky fixture against Ukraine. Sure, fans will expect the likes of Mbappe and Saliba to take charge of this contest, but Ukraine possess the players to give Les Blues problems. If y





How to watch Italy vs. Estonia online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. Estonia in World Cup qualifiers for free on RaiPlay . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . World Cup qualification is taking place all over the world this week, with a number of interesting matchups taking place. Italy face off against Estonia, with both sides desperate for three points. Italy have started their campaign with th





How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. New Zealand in the 2025 Soccer Ashes for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of massive World Cup qualifiers taking place over the coming weeks, but there's another competition that has gone under the radar. Ever heard of the Soccer Ashes? We hadn't either, but we're excited to watch the S





How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalonia online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalonia for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Marc Marquez is enjoying an abolutely massive lead at the top of the 2025 MotoGP standings, but that doesn't change the fact that fans have got many more race weekends to get excited about. Sure, Marquez is probably going to win. But so





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 5, 2025
Mashable / 12h
The moon is looking nice and full tonight, but it's not quite the Full Moon yet, there's still a few more days in the lunar cycle before then. The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. So, let's see





3 Prime Video Shows You Should Watch This Weekend (September 5 - 7)
How-To Geek / 12h
I must admit that Amazon Prime Video isn't always my first destination when I fire up my TV looking for something new to watch. But I also must say that every time I do, I land on something unique and entertaining that I end up just devouring.





Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Midjourney for copyright infringement
Engadget / 13h
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against popular AI image generator Midjourney, accusing it of stealing and exploiting its intellectual properties. The complaint revolves around the AI tool's ability to generate images and videos of Warner Bros.' popular