Jimmy Kimmels return monologue smashes a huge YouTube record
300+Mashable / 17h
Jimmy Kimmel's return to television on Tuesday came with high expectations — and based on the reaction his monologue received online, it seems those were more than met. The late night host's return monologue has broken a record on his YouTube channel, become his most viewed YouTube monologue of all time less than a day after it went live. At the time of writing the video is closing in on 20 milli
Switching to Linux: How to Replace Everyday Apps With Open-Source Alternatives
35How-To Geek / 17h
Switching to Linux is exciting, but let’s be honest. One of the first things that hits you is the question: “What about my apps?” For years you’ve probably relied on Microsoft Office, Photoshop, OneDrive, or similar tools. The good news is that Linux has a thriving ecosystem of open source applications that can step in for your everyday needs. Even better, most of them can be installed and used w
Call Screening in iOS 26 has finally ended my spam call nightmare – here's how to set it up
24Latest from TechRadar / 17h
Your iPhone now has a much more effective way of screening out calls that aren't important, and most users love it.
How to watch India vs. Sri Lanka in the Super Four online for free
Mashable / 22min
TL;DR: India vs. Sri Lanka in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 Asia Cup final is looming large on the horizon, but first we've got the final Super Four fixture between India and Sri lanka. India are looking in fine form as they aim to defend their title — can Sri Lanka produ
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 26
Mashable / 22min
Ever wondered why the moon looks different tonight than it did last night? It's not random; the moon is actually moving through a cycle of eight phases known as the lunar cycle. The cycle lasts around 29.5 days, and happens as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. Cool, right? Keep reading to see where the moon is as of Sept. 26 in the lunar cycle. What is today’s
3 Netflix Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend (September 26 - 28)
How-To Geek / 35min
I've been using Netflix for more than a decade, so it's safe to say I've watched much of its catalog. It means I've seen some of the best TV shows ever created, but also that I've sat through my fair share of duds. I'm not getting that time back, so let me save you from making the same mistakes.
Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found online
34TechCrunch / 1h
Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records and the data was eventually secured, but nobody wants to take responsibility for the security lapse.
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Today's NYT Wordle pu
Hurdle hints and answers for September 26, 2025
Mashable / 2h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
I really hope the new PlayStation wireless speakers' special planar magnetic drivers come to music-focused portable speakers – that could be something special
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
High-end driver tech makes the leap from premium headphones to your gaming setup
Instagram has 3 billion users. Or does it?
Mashable / 3h
Instagram has always been pretty precocious. Now, just ahead of its 15th birthday, we have a new measure of its global fame — and it is on a level far beyond the dreams of regular teenagers. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Wednesday that the once-humble photo-sharing app, which he had the foresight to buy for a mere $1 billion in 2012, now has more than 3 billion active users. That's an extrao
We Finally Know How Much the Xbox Handheld Will Cost
Gizmodo / 3h
If you were planning to get an Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, get it before Microsoft hikes the price even more.
‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Is Ready to Shred the Lore You Think You Know
Gizmodo / 3h
The animation anthology from Lucasfilm returns October 29 on Disney+, with a new trailer and voice cast announcements to share today.
Average NBN plan costs compared: what’s a fair price for your speed tier?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
NBN plan prices can fluctuate greatly. We've gone through all the numbers to determine how much you should actually be paying and the plans we recommend.
ROG Xbox Ally pre-orders start now: Where to buy the new handheld
Mashable / 4h
The new Xbox gaming handheld is finally available for pre-order here in the United States. The long-awaited, Asus-produced ROG Xbox Ally consoles (there are two of them) are launching on Oct. 16, and the pre-order date is fast approaching. In fact, it's approaching so fast that it's already here. That's right, Asus just announced that the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X consoles are available for p
Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
27Wired / 4h
Following the 15 Ultra, the new Xiaomi 17 Pro Max sounds and looks very familiar to a certain iPhone, but with a twist.
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are now available for pre-order – here's how much they'll cost
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the prices for its new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds ahead of their October 16 launch.
Your Pixel Buds Pro 2 Just Got a Lot Better
How-To Geek / 4h
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are really good, and they're better every year thanks to Google supporting them with new updates and features every so often. Now, the latest batch of Pixel Buds Pro 2 features is rolling out, and it's looking good.
Your OnePlus Phone Has a Huge SMS Vulnerability
How-To Geek / 4h
OnePlus phones remain popular, even if they might not have the same weight they did before. If you happen to have a OnePlus phone, you'll want to know about this vulnerability—and while a fix is on the way, you should continue to be careful while it lands.
UK government says a new AI tool helped it recover almost £500 million in fraud losses - and now it's going global
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
UK government says its new AI fraud detection system helped recover £480 million in lost revenue in just one year.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Has Somehow Reached Yet Another Milestone
34Gizmodo / 5h
Huntr/x really knows how to get it done (done, done).
‘If I Could Make It 100% MAGA, I Would’: Trump Gives Green Light to TikTok Deal
48Gizmodo / 5h
Details of the proposed deal haven't been released.
The bacteria turning waste plastic into painkillers
BBC News / 5h
How did E. coli become such an essential tool for scientists and will anything replace it?
Save $150 on the M4 Apple iMac in several colors
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $151 : As of Sept. 25, the 2024 Apple iMac (M4 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is down to as low as $1,347.50 at Amazon. That's a 10% or $151.50 discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iMac (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,347.50 at Amazon $1,499 Save $151.50 If you've been looking for the right time to upgrade your desktop computer, Apple's M4 iMac just went on sale. So long as you're no
Skip the salon with the Shark FlexStyle for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $120: As of Sep. 25, get the Shark FlexStyle for $279.99, down from its usual price of $399.99. That's a discount of 30% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Shark FlexStyle $279.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $120 Love a fresh blowout, but spend too much time at the salon? You can achieve those same results at home. You just need the right tool. And thanks to th
Amazon has the Grecell T-1000 on sale for more than $300 off
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $300.02: The Grecell T-1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $399.97, down from the list price of $699.99. That's a 43% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Grecell Grecell T-1000 portable power station $399.97 at Amazon $699.99 Save $300.02 Now that we no longer have "average" weather , we've come to expect things to be weird. That means hotter than normal summers and more
Upgrade to the Asus Vivobook S16 while its $200 off at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $200: The Asus Vivobook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is on sale at Amazon for $999.99, down from the list price of $1,199.99. That's a 17% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Vivobook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $999.99 at Amazon $1,199.99 Save $200 A old(er) laptop can cause a bit of a Stockholm Syndrome effect. It slows down and you become accli
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 vs Gen 1: Which Smart Glasses Should You Buy?
Gizmodo / 5h
There are a couple major differences between generations that could sway your opinion.
Senate staff probes DOGE, finds locked doors and windows covered with trash bags
26Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Multiple whistleblowers alleged that DOGE uploaded a highly sensitive Social Security Administration (SSA) database to an unmonitored cloud environment, according to a report by Senate Democratic staff. The staff report describes an investigation into DOGE activities at three agencies, including a site visit at the General Services Administration (GSA) in which DOGE officials appeared to be hidin
iRobot is early to the party — shop October Prime Day Roomba deals now
Mashable / 5h
SAVE UP TO $265: As of Sept. 25, start shopping early October Prime Day deals on iRobot Roomba vacuums. Get the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 robot vacuum and mop for just $399.99 and save $265.01 for 40% off — making it one of the most affordable combo vacuums available. Early October Prime Day iRobot deals Best iRobot deal iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Robot Vacuum & Mop $399.99 (Save $265.01) Best budget de
Whip up delicious espresso at home with $300 off the DeLonghi Magnifica Evo Next
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $300: As of Sept. 25, get the De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next for $799.95, down from its usual price of $1,099.95. That's a discount of 27%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next $799.95 at Amazon $1,099.95 Save $300 Do you spend more time going out every day to get an espresso from your favorite coffee shop than enjoying it at home? Skip the daily trip and invest in
Internet marketer Tai Lopez bought RadioShack. Now hes being sued for using it in a Ponzi scheme.
Mashable / 5h
RadioShack. Modell's Sporting Goods. Pier 1 Imports. Dress Barn. Linens 'n Things. What do they all have in common? These once well-known brick-and-mortar retail brands eventually hit hard times and were then acquired by Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV), run by Tai Lopez and Alex Mehr. Now, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accusing Lopez and Mehr of running a $112 million Ponzi sche
Call-recording app Neon goes offline after security flaw uncovered
Engadget / 5h
Neon is an call-recording app that pays users for access to the audio, which the app in turn sells to AI companies for training their models. Since its launch last week, it quickly rose in popularity, but the service was taken offline today. TechCrunch reported that it found a security flaw that allowed any logged-in user to access other accounts' phone numbers, the phone numbers called, call rec
Microsoft cuts off some services used by Israeli military unit
BBC News / 6h
The tech giant said its products were not intended to be used for mass surveillance of civilians.
I'm a smart home tech editor, and these are my 3 favorite cheap video doorbells – with no sneaky subscription fees
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Crisp video, handy security features, and no hidden charges.
Trump signs executive order to facilitate TikTok deal
42TechCrunch / 6h
Trump's executive order essentially bars the attorney general or Department of Justice from enforcing that law for 120 days while the divestiture plan presented to the president is executed.
Meta launches ‘Vibes,’ a short-form video feed of AI slop
33TechCrunch / 6h
Think TikTok or Instagram Reels, but every single video you come across is essentially just AI slop.
Bowser is leaving Nintendo of America
48Engadget / 6h
Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America's President and Chief Operating Officer, is stepping down on December 31, 2025, according to Nintendo. Bowser's leadership responsibilities will now be split between two executives: Devon Pritchard, NoA's Executive Vice President of Revenue, Marketing and Consumer Experience, will take over as President, and Satoru Shibata, the current Corporate Director and Manag
Disney+ and Hulu are about to cost even more, but there are ways you can save
Mashable / 6h
Almost a year to the day of its last price hike , Disney has decided to raise the prices once again for Disney+ and Hulu standalone plans, as well as bundles. First of all, read the room, Disney. It's not the best time for Disney to be asking for more from us after the backlash over the Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspension led users to cancel their Disney+ and Hulu accounts in droves. But the multi-bill
The Segway Cube 2000 portable power station is over $1,000 off at Amazon — a new record-low price
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $1,070: The Segway Cube 2000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $629.99, down from the list price of $1,699.99. That's a 63% discount and a record-low price. Opens in a new window Credit: Segway Segway Cube 2000 portable power station $629.99 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $1,070 In case you haven't kept up on consumer trends, a portable power station is the "must-have" item for fall.
The best Halloween-themed Lego sets to pick up for spooky season
Mashable / 6h
Spooky season is right around the corner, meaning it's time to go pick up some pumpkins for carving or set up that gigantic 12-foot-tall skeleton on your front lawn. If you're looking for decorations for inside your house, Lego sets are excellent display pieces. Plus, who doesn't love a little project to work on when the weather starts to get a little colder? Lego has a wide variety of Halloween-
This MacBook Air is under $200 for a limited time
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Get a refurbished MacBook Air for $189.97 (reg. $999) — ideal as a second laptop for the kids, travel, or everyday basics. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air 13.3-Inch 2017 (Refurbished) $189.97 $999 Save $809.03 Your “extra laptop” doesn’t have to come from a random brand you’ve never heard of. If you want a reliable second computer for your kids, travel, or just keepin
MS Office 2024 supports modern productivity — and a lifetime license is 32% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Pay once, own Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business forever . Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote — all for $169.97 (reg. $249.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC: Lifetime License $169.97 $249.99 Save $80.02 When it comes to your productivity , time, and business, outdated tools shouldn’t be slowing you down. Microsoft
President Trump finally inked a $14 billion TikTok deal to keep the app alive
Mashable / 6h
On Thursday afternoon, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that facilitates the sale of TikTok to a group of American investors. So, is TikTok officially off the chopping block in the United States? Not quite. Technically, the deal still hasn't been finalized, according to CNN . SEE ALSO: Everything we know about the TikTok deal so far The executive order declares that the TikTok dea
The Comic Book Guide to the ‘Wolverine’ Game
Gizmodo / 6h
Logan's being joined by a few friends (or rather frenemies) from the comics in his blood-splattered new PS5 game.
You can run 420 Apple iPhone smartphones using a 42U rack full of these phone farm boxes - who needs power PCs when you can recycle old mobiles?
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The $1,900 iPhone farm box ships split-form and remotely runs restricted phones across a rack system.
Spotify is cracking down on AI voice clones with new impersonation rules for music uploads
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Spotify is rolling out new rules to block unauthorized AI voice clones, filter out spammy tracks, and add AI disclosures to music credits for more transparency.
Google Search Only Got Worse After the Death of "Googlewhacks"
How-To Geek / 6h
Google is far and away the most dominant search engine on the planet, with an enormous share of the search engine market. Just because Google search is dominant, however, doesn't mean it's necessarily good. In fact, the opposite is true; the quality of Google search has been getting worse and worse, and it's possible to identify the moment when it all went wrong.
Sierra’s Dream Chaser is starting to resemble a nightmare
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The Dream Chaser spaceplane, which has been under development for two decades, now seems like it might be further than ever from taking flight. On Thursday, NASA, confirming an earlier Ars Technica report , said the first flight of the winged spacecraft will no longer berth with the International Space Station. Rather, the space agency said, the Dream Chaser program would be "best served" by a fr
Felony charges after South Carolina high school filled with “fart spray”… for weeks
29Ars Technica - All content / 6h
As a boy, I once owned a whoopee cushion. I thought it hilarious; my aging and extremely "proper" great aunt—God rest her soul—did not, and at one Thanksgiving dinner, she let me know. Chastened, I never used a whoopee cushion again. Nor, as the decades passed, did I think much more about the possible humor value of fake farts. Until this week, when I came across the strange case of Alexander Pau
Amazon Fire TV devices expected to ditch Android for Linux in 2025
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
After the posting—and apparent editing—of a job opening spotted this week, it's expected that Amazon will bring its homegrown operating system to Fire TV devices this year. Most of Amazon’s Fire-branded devices, which include tablets, currently run some version of Fire OS, which is an Android fork based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). For years, Fire OS’s reliance on AOSP has resulted
High above the equator, Russia is stalking satellites used by NATO armed forces
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, said Thursday that it's time for his country to consider putting "offensive capabilities" in space after revealing Russian spacecraft are tracking two communications satellites used by the German military. Speaking at the German industry's Space Congress event in Berlin, Pistorius said the country must ramp up its investment in space security to counte
Trump Clears Way for American-Owned TikTok Valued at $14 Billion
39NYT > Technology / 6h
The administration has been working for months to find non-Chinese investors for a U.S. version of the app.
Try This Setting to Improve Your Battery Life in iOS 26
Lifehacker / 6h
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 . I'd be willing to bet the one thing most of us want from our iPhones is quite simple: more battery life. Apple can keep adding new features and designs with each new smartphone iteration, but if the company just announced a new iPh
Amazon Might Owe You $51. Here’s How to Find Out if You’re Eligible
45Wired / 6h
In a settlement with the FTC, Amazon will have to pay out over a billion dollars to US customers for “deceptive” sign-up and cancellation processes.
The Mac's Preview App Is Finally Available on iPhone
Lifehacker / 7h
Your iPhone is essentially a computer that fits in your pocket, so it only makes sense for Apple to treat it as such. To that point, with iOS 26 , both the iPhone and the iPad get a new app that was a Mac exclusive for over 20 years: Preview. What can you do with the Preview app? Like on macOS, the Preview app for iOS and iPadOS is largely made for viewing PDFs and other documents. When you first
Trump Executive Order Will Hand TikTok Over to US Investors
43Wired / 7h
After five deadline extensions and several rounds of negotiations, President Trump signed an executive order to put TikTok’s US operations in the hands of Oracle and other American investors.
Viral call-recording app Neon goes dark after exposing users’ phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts
TechCrunch / 7h
Call recording app Neon was one of the top-ranked iPhone apps, but was pulled offline after a security bug allowed any logged-in user to access the call recordings and transcripts of any other user.
My Amex Platinum Mirror Card Arrived Early—It’s Gorgeous
View from the Wing / 7h
I wasn’t supposed to get the new American Express Platinum mirror card until October—but it showed up early. Here’s a first look at the stunning new design. Continue reading ...
SpaceX Wants to Fly Its Gigantic Starship Directly Over Florida
Gizmodo / 7h
The rocket's new flight path could pose a risk to populated areas below.
YouTube Is Going to Regret This
39Gizmodo / 7h
You'll never satisfy these guys.
Nvidia gives OpenAI $100 billion to spend mostly on Nvidia hardware and Nvidia share price goes up by $220 billion - why am I not surprised?
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Nvidia commits $100 billion to OpenAI in circular deal which lifts its value by $220 billion while analysts warn of antitrust concerns.
Researchers Just Found Something Extremely Alarming About AI’s Power Usage
Futurism / 7h
Researchers have found that the carbon footprint of generative AI-based tools that can turn text prompts into images and videos is far worse than we previously thought. As detailed in a new paper , researchers from the open-source AI platform Hugging Face found that the energy demands of text-to-video generators quadruple when the length of a generated video doubles — indicating that the power re
Meta now has a feed for AI slop
Engadget / 7h
The Meta AI app — you know, the one where people publicly shared their private conversations with the chatbot by accident — now has a dedicated feed for AI slop. The Vibes feed is a home for AI-generated short-form videos in the Meta AI app and website. Users can scroll the creations of other people, or can make their own clips, either by building from scratch or adapting other videos from the fe
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: the best of the best compared
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are both among the best phones on the planet, so which should you choose?
3 Neat Linux Apps to Try This Weekend (September 26 - 28)
How-To Geek / 7h
Just installed Linux on an old PC and want to know how to you can make the most of it? Or maybe you want to do more in the terminal? I've gathered some free and open source software for Linux that's worth an install this weekend.
If You’re Dying to Try Meta’s New Smart Glasses With a Display, Now’s Your Chance
Gizmodo / 7h
As someone who's already tried them, I'm telling you that you should do the same.
ChatGPT Pulse delivers morning updates based on your chat history
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On Thursday, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Pulse, a new "push" feature that generates personalized daily updates for users without having to ask each time. The preview feature, available now for Pro subscribers on mobile, marks OpenAI's latest attempt to make ChatGPT proactive rather than reactive, with the AI model conducting overnight research to deliver morning updates based on user history and con
Trump signs executive order saying his TikTok deal is legal
100+Engadget / 7h
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order finalizing some of the terms of a deal to bring TikTok's US business under American control. The new TikTok entity will be owned by a group of US-based investors, while ByteDance will maintain a smaller stake in the new company and keep the app's algorithm. TikTok has faced more than a year of uncertainty about its future in the United States s
Airports in Denmark Shut Down as Mysterious Drones Spotted
Gizmodo / 7h
Danish officials have told NATO allies the drones are from "state actors."
When It Comes to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, East Beats West
Gizmodo / 7h
Universal Studios Orlando is proving to be the place to beat this spooky season, with its offerings for the 34th annual Halloween Horror Nights events.
These Beats Studio Buds Are Under $80 Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
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 original Beats Studio Buds may not be the brand’s latest or most advanced earbuds, but they are sti
Apple iOS apps are worse at leaking sensitive data than Android apps, worrying research finds - here's what you need to know
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Zimperium research finds many Android and iOS apps leak sensitive data, exposing enterprises to API attacks and hidden malware risks.
Amazon Will Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Suit That Alleged ‘Dark Patterns’ in Prime Sign-Ups
24Wired / 8h
Amazon will pay both the Federal Trade Commission and consumers directly to settle a lawsuit alleging that it used manipulative and deceptive tactics to encourage sign-ups for Prime.
Has The Amex Platinum Card Become A No-Brainer, Money Maker?
One Mile at a Time / 8h
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, we’ve seen the card get an $895 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ), which is shattering records among premium cards. However, for once, I’d say this card refresh is actually legitimately positive, and I’m having a lot easier of a time jus
Turns Out the First Supermassive Black Holes Weren’t So Supermassive, Research Suggests
Gizmodo / 8h
Astronomers saw past the blinding light of a quasar, only to find a supermassive black hole that's much smaller than theoretical predictions.
This Asus Gaming Laptop Is on Sale for Under $1,000
Wired / 8h
This previous-generation machine still chugs along, and you’ll save a bunch of cash.
ChatGPT Pulse: OpenAI Wants to Give You a Morning Briefing (and Get a Peek at Your Other Apps)
Gizmodo / 8h
ChatGTP's newest feature, "Pulse," promises to give user personalized and relevant updates every morning.
Tesla’s Robotaxi Plans Are So Jumbled That Officials Are Begging It To Clarify What the Heck It’s Actually Doing
Futurism / 8h
When Elon Musk boasted in July that he was “getting the regulatory permission” to bring Tesla’s Robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area , this was apparently news to regulators. As Reuters reports , both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the California State Transportation Agency were startled by Tesla’s ambitious plans to bring its self-driving cabs to another
Visa Infinite: Everything you need to know, from rental car perks to lounge access
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Only a few U.S. cards carry " Visa Infinite " branding — including the Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ), the all-new Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card and the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite® Card (currently closed to new applicants). The information for the U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on
Google asks Supreme Court to rescue it from its Epic lawsuit
Engadget / 8h
Google is asking the Supreme Court to step in and pause the ruling the company received in its lawsuit with Epic Games, according to a filing the company shared with Engadget. The company is making its request following a major legal loss to Epic Games in October 2024, which required it to open the Google Play Store to third-party app stores for a period of three years. Google is asking the justi
Is Spotify Mix already overshadowed? This audio-mixing software lets you mix Spotify’s entire music library
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Algoriddim's audio-mixing tool djay now allows you to access all of Spotify's music catalog.
Insta360 is sticking AI, ChatGPT, and Gemini into speakerphones with the Wave
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Insta360 Wave could be a great smart speakerphone for podcasting.
Forecasters Are Monitoring a Wacky Storm Situation in the Atlantic
Gizmodo / 8h
As Hurricane Gabrielle tracks east toward Azores, Tropical Storm Humberto may tangle with another developing storm system heading toward the U.S.
I Just Got the Polar Loop Fitness Strap, and It Looks Great so Far
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . The market for fitness bands competing with Whoop is beginning to fill out, and the latest one I’ve gotten my hands on is the Polar Loop . (I recently reviewed Amazfit’s Helio Strap
Secondary screening? TSA requiring some flyers to show IDs again at the gate
61The Points Guy Articles / 8h
If you've had to pull out your ID at the airport gate for a security recheck, you're not alone. In recent weeks, it appears the Transportation Security Administration has upped its screening protocols — at least temporarily — for certain flights. In some cases, the TSA has rechecked travelers' IDs right at the gate. For other departing flights, agents have conducted secondary bag searches on the
The best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare for the holidays
100+The Points Guy Articles / 8h
It's time to start monitoring and booking your holiday trips. At TPG, one of our key goals is to help you find the cheapest possible airfare . However, finding valuable airline deals during peak travel times depends on a few factors. Flights during holidays, spring break and peak summer periods are often much more expensive. There are still ways to hedge your bets and get better deals than others
Microsoft Cuts Off Access to Tech That Israel Used to Surveil Palestinians
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Israel collected millions of civilian phone calls made by Palestinians.
ChatGPT Pulse is a new feature that turns your data into a daily digest
Mashable / 8h
ChatGPT Pro users have a new way to feed their data to the machine. OpenAI's flagship product got a new feature this week called ChatGPT Pulse, as outlined in a company blog post . Pulse is available as a preview now for ChatGPT Pro users on mobile only. ChatGPT Pulse takes your chat history and, if you feel up to it, your Gmail and Google Calendar data and synthesizes it all into a daily set of
Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance
100+TechCrunch / 9h
The investigation was sparked by a story in The Guardian that reported that Unit 8200, the elite Israel military intelligence unit, was using Azure cloud storage to house data on phone calls obtained through the surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Privacy-first, de-Googled smartphone looks a lot like a 12-year-old iPhone 5S with much better specs - but I don't think it justifies its $1,400 price tag
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Murena’s HIROH smartphone combines retro styling, privacy-focused kill switches, expandable storage, and strong hardware, but its steep price raises concerns.
How That ‘Witcher’ Recasting Went Down—and What to Expect From New Star Liam Hemsworth
Gizmodo / 9h
The fourth season of the hit fantasy series, with Hemsworth stepping in for Henry Cavill, arrives October 30 on Netflix.
This Open-Source Tool Let Me Install Windows 11 Without AI Features
How-To Geek / 9h
AI is slowly becoming integral to many operating systems, including Windows. Copilot and Windows Recall are two of the main AI features available on Windows PCs. But what if you want your Windows computer to be free of these AI features? In that case, you can use Flyoobe to install Windows 11 without any AI components.
Startup founders say Trump’s $100K H-1B fee is a ‘talent tariff’ that will hurt innovation
60TechCrunch / 9h
The price hike for H1B visas could have detrimental impact on the startup industry, experts say.
Spotify Is Finally Trying to Combat AI Slop
Lifehacker / 9h
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 . On a post on its blog this morning, Spotify announced it is doing something to combat the glut of AI-generated music on its streaming platform. According to the company, bad actors and content farms that "push 'slop' into the ecosy
Windows 10's year of free updates now comes with no strings attached - but only some people will qualify
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Don't want to sync your PC settings to get free updates for Windows 10 next year? Here's some good news - but only for those in Europe.
New Smartphone Company Just Dropped
How-To Geek / 9h
You'd be forgiven for not knowing it, but Nothing had a budget sub-brand, CMF, that sold a few budget-friendly products. It will now continue its life as an independent brand, so now we have a new smartphone company.
Putting Mirrors on Traffic Cones Causes Self-Driving Cars to Melt Down, Confounding Lidar
Futurism / 9h
Researchers have engineered the ultimate nemesis of self-driving cars: mirror-adorned traffic cones. In a series of tests highlighted by The Register , a team from France and Germany showed that their optical sleight of hand could easily dupe lidar-equipped autonomous cars into not recognizing obstacles on the road. Time after time, the experiments showed, the correct mirror placement left the ca
5 Used Grand Tourers You Can Buy For the Price of a New Toyota Corolla
How-To Geek / 9h
Grand Tourers on a budget . The more I engage with that question, the more examples I find that could meet that need. (Most of these) cars were built strong in a time to meet strict quality requirements and were built to last. Sure, the clientele demanded high quality cars, but those same buyers have long since moved on. This abandonment means that there are quality-built GTs that still exist out
Amazon Might Have to Pay You Back for Tricking You
How-To Geek / 9h
If you have ever accidentally signed up for Amazon Prime when checking out, or had a ridiculously hard time trying to cancel, you could be getting some money back soon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is forcing Amazon to pay members back for the unnecessary difficulties with its memberships.
For $20, the Blink Mini 2 Indoor and Outdoor Smart Camera Is a Steal
How-To Geek / 9h
The latest Blink Mini 2 security camera is now available for an impressive 50% discount. This excellent deal slashes the price to just $20 on Amazon , which is a massive drop from its usual $40 price tag. This low price gives you a new security camera with a built-in spotlight and color night vision.
Study: Planned budget cuts would hurt drug development badly
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The proposed federal budget would see drastic cuts made to most of the agencies that fund science. The sheer magnitude of the cuts—including a 40 percent slashing of money going to the National Institutes of Health—would do severe harm to biomedical researchers and the industries that serve or rely on them. And, ultimately, that is likely to do harm to all of us. In today's issue of Science, some
Experts urge caution about using ChatGPT to pick stocks
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
With AI chatbots growing in popular usage, it was only a matter of time before large numbers of people began applying them to the stock market. In fact, at least 1 in 10 retail investors now consult ChatGPT or other AI chatbots for stock-picking advice, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. Data from a survey by trading platform eToro of 11,000 retail investors worldwide suggests that
Amazon blamed AI for layoffs, then hired cheap H1-B workers, senators allege
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Senators are demanding answers from Big Tech companies accused of "filing thousands of H-1B skilled labor visa petitions after conducting mass layoffs of American employees." In letters sent to Amazon, Meta, Apple, Google, and Microsoft—among some of the largest sponsors of H-1B visas—Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) requested "information and data from each company regar
Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’
23TechCrunch / 9h
The company's regulatory policy team is trying to clean up a mess that CEO Elon Musk spent $300 million to help create.
Family Suing American Airlines For January’s DCA Tragedy The Government Caused [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...
Anker opens pre-orders for its Nebula X1 Pro projector system
Engadget / 9h
Anker has opened up pre-orders for the Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro home theater system after teasing the product at IFA . This is being done via the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and prices start at $3,000, which is an early bird discount from the eventual $5,000 price tag. The Nebula X1 Pro is something of an all-in-one home theater system, as it includes a 4K projector, a soundbar, a subwoofer
Save up to $600 on these top-rated RTX 50 series Razer Blade gaming laptops
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Razer's latest sale features some big discounts of up to $600 on some of the best gaming laptops we've reviewed this year – here are our top picks.
Spotify denies recent accusation that it changed its terms for artists
TechCrunch / 9h
Spotify sets the record straight about the distribution rights of artists, podcasters, creators, and authors on the platform.
Your iPhone's Camera Comes With a Hidden Translator
Lifehacker / 9h
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 . I recently took a trip to Europe, hopping across a few countries that all spoke languages I didn't understand. As such, in order to interpret menus, signs, and packaging, I needed to translate the text back into English. While you
Amazon to pay $1.5 billion to millions of customers over deceptive Prime sign-ups
Mashable / 9h
Amazon has agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which took Amazon to court over allegedly "deceptive" Prime membership signups, the regulatory agency announced Thursday. Amazon was accused of violating both the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA). Per the terms of the settlement, Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide $
Meta just launched Teen Accounts globally. Experts say the safety tools dont work.
Mashable / 9h
Meta announced today (Sept. 25) that it would be expanding its youth safety feature , Teen Accounts, to Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram users around the world — a move that will place hundreds of millions of teens under the company's default safety restrictions. The tech giant has spent the last year overhauling Teen Accounts, including placing limitations on communication and account discover
Living Security Unveils HRMCon 2025 Speakers as Report Finds Firms Detect Just 19% of Human Risk
Next Big Future / 9h
Austin / TX, United States, 25th September 2025, CyberNewsWire
I've been testing one of the tiniest robot vacuums you can buy – and while it might be small, its cleaning power is mighty
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The SwitchBot K11+ is a shrunk-down robot vacuum that's perfect for small homes and cramped spaces.
Fire Emblem Shadows mixes in a little social deduction with its tactics
Engadget / 10h
Nintendo recently announced that the next mainline Fire Emblem game is coming in 2026, and it looks like the company has another take on the popular strategy series to tide you over while you wait. Fire Emblem Shadows is a new mobile spin-off that combines the series' tactics gameplay with some of the social dedication mechanics popularized by games like Among Us , and it's available to download
OnePlus phone flaw could let devices send out unwanted text messages - so take care who you ping
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Flaw could also expose SMS 2FA codes, so you might want to move to a software-based authenticator.
Saudi Arabia’s New Social Media Rules Ban Flaunting Luxury, Showing Skin
One Mile at a Time / 10h
When you travel somewhere, it’s important to understand the laws of that country, since they can impact tourists and locals alike. We’re seeing Saudi Arabia invest an unprecedented amount of money in tourism at the moment. It remains to be seen what comes of that, but it sure is a fascinating experiment. Along those lines, I think it’s interesting to note that while the country is liberalizing in
OpenAI introduces personalized daily summaries with ChatGPT Pulse
Engadget / 10h
ChatGPT already tries to answer all your questions. Now it's trying to answer questions before you ask them. OpenAI's new feature for its AI chatbot is ChatGPT Pulse, a summary of personalized updates. The blog post explaining Pulse positions it as a bulletin to start the day based on asynchronous research done by ChatGPT. Users can direct Pulse toward or away from particular topics, and the summ
PlayStation’s New Portable Gaming Speakers Could Be Really Good, If They Don’t Cost a Fortune
Gizmodo / 10h
The Pulse Elevate sound like a cash grab, but Sony actually knows how to make solid audio and gaming products.
Microsoft Disables Some Services to Israel’s Defense Ministry
NYT > Technology / 10h
Microsoft said it found that Israel was violating some terms of service for its products and that it does “not provide technology to facilitate mass surveillance of civilians.”
Tesla Worker Knocked Unconscious by Robot, Lawsuit Claims
Futurism / 10h
A robotics technician is suing Tesla, alleging he was struck and knocked unconscious by an “approximately 8,000-pound counterbalance weight” attached to a robotic arm at the company’s plant in Fremont, California. According to a civil complaint obtained by The Independent , engineer Peter Hinterdobler was helping a colleague remove the robot’s motor during a planned disassembly on July 22, 2023.
Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones
20MIT Technology Review / 10h
Flock Safety, whose drones were once reserved for police departments, is now offering them for private-sector security, the company announced today, with potential customers including including businesses intent on curbing shoplifting. Companies in the US can now place Flock’s drone docking stations on their premises. If the company has a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly bey
EU tells Apple it has "no intention" of repealing the Digital Markets Act
21Engadget / 10h
The European Union has summarily rejected calls from Apple to repeal and replace its Digital Markets Act (DMA), the law that governs much about how giant tech companies must operate within the 27-nation bloc. As first reported by France 24 , EU digital affairs spokesperson Thomas Regnier responded to Apple's open letter regarding the DMA's effect on users in the EU. "Apple has simply contested ev
‘It’s Moving Slower Than We Want.’ Qualcomm’s Still Trying to Figure Out PC Gaming
Gizmodo / 10h
Laptops with Qualcomm's latest chips are either great for gaming, or "are not gaming platforms."
GoPro Max 2 vs Insta360 X5: which is the new 360 camera king?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
How does the new GoPro Max 2 stack up against the established best-in-class 360 camera, Insta360's X5?
This drawing tablet has become my absolute favorite – and the reason is this one simple feature
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I’ve reviewed plenty of vibrant 4K drawing tablets with impressive specs – but this vital feature is one you shouldn’t overlook.
Amazon Will Pay Up $2.5 Billion in Settlement Over Allegedly Tricking People Into Prime Subscriptions
Gizmodo / 10h
Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty—the largest ever in an FTC rule-violation case—and provide $1.5 billion in refunds to customers.
New Meta Ray Ban VR Smart Glasses
Next Big Future / 10h
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have become the clear leader in consumer AI and XR wearables, with over 3.5 million units shipped since launch and tripled sales in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year. Meta now holds over 60% of the global AR/VR and smart glasses market, with its glasses accounting for ... Read more
Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas is 1000 to 100,000 Bigger Than Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov
Next Big Future / 10h
The total mass loss rate and outflow speed from its 3I/Atlas surface was used to infer its mass. The mass of 3I/ATLAS must be bigger than 33 billion tons. The diameter of its solid-density nucleus must be larger than 5 kilometers. This suggests that 3I/ATLAS is more massive than the other two interstellar objects, 1I/`Oumuamua ... Read more
ChatGPT’s new Pulse feature will help you manage your day with handy visual updates
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
ChatGPT Pulse is a new feature that brings you a daily curated pulse of information.
‘The Astronaut’ Teases a Returned Space Traveler’s Worst Sci-Fi Nightmare
56Gizmodo / 10h
Kate Mara plays a NASA astronaut who realizes she may have brought an alien stowaway back with her.
Qualcomms new Snapdragon X2 Elite chips are coming soon to Windows laptops. Thats a big deal.
Mashable / 10h
Huge news for anyone who likes fast, long-lasting computers (which should be most people): Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon X2 Elite chips on Wednesday at its 2025 Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii. The upgraded Snapdragon X2 Elite and the all-new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme are set to supercharge next-generation Windows laptops starting next year. What's the big deal? You may recall that Qualco
Huawei is quietly positioning its OS as an Android and Windows rival with launch of a HarmonyOS smart cash register in China
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Huawei launches HarmonyOS-based cash register into China, bringing the operating system into retail equipment for the first time.
10 best ways to redeem 100,000 Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards points
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Alaska Airlines' new Atmos Rewards loyalty program has preserved what made the former Mileage Plan program so beloved: a published partner award chart with terrifically reasonable redemption rates, distance-based sweet spots and free one-way stopovers. Pair that with a new premium credit card with a huge welcome offer, and there's never been a better time to learn just how valuable Atmos Rewards
The New Raspberry Pi 500+ Has a Built-in Mechanical Keyboard
How-To Geek / 11h
The Raspberry Pi 500 was the first Pi computer with an integrated keyboard, and now there’s an upgraded model to get excited about. The new Raspberry Pi 500+ has arrived with a higher-quality mechanical keyboard, better internal hardware, and all-important RGB lights.
Prime Day deals include this Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum for 58 percent off
Engadget / 11h
Ahead of the Amazon Big Deal Days event (aka Prime Day in October), a tasty deal on a Shark robot vacuum has popped up. You'll need to be a Prime member to take advantage of the offer on the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum , but if you are, you can get the device for over half off. The discount drops the price from $550 to $230. That means you can snap up the robot vacuum for $320 below list
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Soundcore Boom 3i Speaker
Lifehacker / 11h
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 my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . A lot of outdoor speakers will float on water or be rated IP68 waterproof, but the only one that will also
Google Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Dispute With Fortnite Creator
NYT > Technology / 11h
The case could rewrite the rules on how businesses make money on Google’s smartphone operating system.
Under the radar - Google warns new Brickstorm malware was stealing data from US firms for over a year
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Chinese state-sponsored actors are at it again targeting legal, SaaS, and government agencies.
What is Neon? The app that pays users to record their phone calls.
Mashable / 11h
Get paid to record your phone calls and hand them over to third parties? It may seem a bit dystopian, but this app has quickly risen to the top of the App Store charts. Neon Mobile is a new app for iOS and Android devices that's quickly growing in popularity, at least according to the mobile app charts. On Apple's App Store, Neon is currently sitting at number 2 for free Social Networking apps an
The DJI Mic Mini is a one of the best upgrades for content creators
Mashable / 11h
Editor's note: Currently, many DJI products are unavailable in the United States through official retailers, but they can still be purchased via third-party sellers on platforms like Amazon. You know the saying that people eat with their eyes first? I'm convinced most people watch videos with their ears first. Without good quality audio, even the most visually stunning video can fall flat. Admitt
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse to proactively write you morning briefs
27TechCrunch / 11h
Pulse is part of a broader shift in OpenAI's consumer products, which are lately being designed to work for users asynchronously instead of responding to questions.
Fiverr Told Its Employees to Embrace AI, Then Stabbed Them in the Back
Futurism / 11h
Freelance gig board Fiverr is laying off 250 workers — a full 30 percent of its workforce — in a pivot to AI, months after the CEO exhorted workers to use AI to stay relevant. It’s a pretty dickish move by CEO Micha Kaufman, who announced the reduction in staff in an X post last week, and also ironic: a company that helps people get freelance jobs that are increasingly endangered by AI is now lay
Microsoft blocks Israel's use of its data centers for mass surveillance of Palestinians
100Engadget / 11h
Microsoft has ended access to its data centers for a unit of the Israeli military that helped power a massive surveillance operation against Palestinian civilians, according to a report by The Guardian . The company says that the country's spy agency has violated its terms of service. This surveillance system collected millions of phone calls made by Palestinian civilians every day in Gaza and th
South Park Takes on Betting Markets, Trump, and the FCC
Gizmodo / 11h
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr takes quite a beating.
The Director of ‘Good Boy’ on Creating Horror From a Dog’s Point of View
Gizmodo / 11h
'Poltergeist,' 'Peanuts,' duck quacks, and plenty of treats helped bring Ben Leonberg's haunted-house tale to the screen.
Nintendo is opening a pop-up store in London this fall
Engadget / 11h
Nintendo will open an official pop-up store in London this fall, its first-ever in the UK. The store will be open from October 22 to November 16 on the ground floor of the Westfield London shopping mall in Shepherd's Bush. The Japanese gaming giant operates official stores in Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as permanent locations in New York and (20 years later) San Francisco . The pop-up store in Londo
Microsoft pressured to extend free Windows 10 security updates in most of Europe
Engadget / 11h
Score another win for EU consumers. On Wednesday, Microsoft backtracked on the strings it had attached to Windows 10's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. However, it only did so in the European Economic Area (EEA) following complaints from an advocacy group. The elephant in the room? The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) safeguards against unlawful bundling and restricting consumer choice. Had
The First Trailer for ‘Greenland 2: Migration’ Suggests Maybe Surviving That Killer Comet Wasn’t the Best Outcome
33Gizmodo / 11h
Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return to face the post-apocalypse in the sequel to the 2020 disaster film.
Dogecoin Has Made It to Wall Street
Gizmodo / 11h
The first memecoin ETFs have hit the stock market, legitimizing the once too-online digital currency.
Vicious California Squirrel Sends at Least 2 People to the ER
26Gizmodo / 11h
The squirrel probably isn’t rabid, but experts advise staying away and, in general, refraining from feeding wildlife.
Sunken World War II Debris Has Become Surprisingly Useful for Sea Creatures
Gizmodo / 11h
A new study has found evidence to suggest that warheads tossed into the sea can serve as viable habitat for several species of marine life, but that doesn't mean we should leave them at the bottom of the ocean.
Rick Moranis Is Officially Out of Retirement for ‘Spaceballs 2’
77Gizmodo / 11h
Production has begun on the long-awaited 'Star Wars' sendup's sequel—and it's still finding fun ways to poke at the galaxy far, far away.
‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Has Swapped Its Release Date Again
Gizmodo / 11h
Plus: can we no longer ignore '9-1-1' now that Angela Bassett is going to outer space?
Researchers Tested Bite-Resistant Wetsuit Material With Great Whites and Tiger Sharks. Here’s What Happened
Gizmodo / 11h
Unlike zebra-striped wetsuits or chunky deterrent bracelets, this technology goes back to the basics.
Welcome to Gizmodo’s New Look
Gizmodo / 11h
Cleaner, faster, and easier to battle it out in the comments.
Feds Say Company That Bought RadioShack Was Running $112 Million Ponzi Scheme
68Gizmodo / 11h
RadioShack deserved better.
The New Trailer for ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ Readies for War
Gizmodo / 11h
Pandora faces a new threat from within in James Cameron's latest sci-fi epic.
‘Ghost of Yotei’ Is a Stronger, Self-Assured Sequel
48Gizmodo / 11h
'Ghost of Yotei' can't escape the shadow of 'Ghost of Tsushima,' so it builds and expands on its predecessor in largely successful ways.
Threads is developing a tool that lets you ‘tag’ its algorithm to configure your feed
TechCrunch / 11h
Threads is developing a new feature that would let users control what they see by 'tagging' the algorithm.
Get $50 off the Ninja Slushi and treat your sweet tooth at home for less
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $50: As of Sept. 25, get the Ninja Slushi for $299.99, down from its usual price of $349.99, at Best Buy via Best Buy Drops . That's a discount of 14%. This discount is only available via the Best Buy app. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Ninja Slushi $299.99 at Best Buy $349.99 Save $50 Do you love frozen treats? Do you find an excuse to get a slushie every time you go out? Stop spend
By confronting racial harm, immersive media is helping build empathy
Mashable / 11h
This week marks nearly 120 years since the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre , when white mobs laid waste to Black‑owned businesses and lives. At SXSW this spring, I experienced that history through a phone‑based augmented‑reality installation. Standing on a downtown sidewalk, I watched a true-to-life hologram of an actor portraying Black journalist Jesse Max Barber describe the violence as it occurred.
Juicebox raises $30M from Sequoia to revolutionize hiring with LLM-powered search
21TechCrunch / 12h
The recruiting startup has over 2,500 customers, including recruiters at Perplexity, Ramp, and OpenAI.
Steph Curry’s VC firm just backed an AI startup that wants to fix food supply chains
TechCrunch / 12h
While building AI for food supply chains may sound unglamorous, Burnt argues that decades of failed tech rollouts have left operators skeptical of “tech tourists” with no industry experience.
My favorite party speaker of 2025 is finally on sale – here’s how to land a big saving
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
LG and will.i.am’s floor-shaking party speaker is finally on sale – don’t miss out!
Elon Musk’s Grok is cleared for federal government use
Engadget / 12h
Despite Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s very public spats and seemingly still ongoing feud, the White House has remained committed to supporting the former’s AI ambitions. And today, the General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it has reached an agreement with xAI that will allow it to buy Musk’s Grok AI models for $0.42 per organization. As part of the Trump administration’s OneGov proc
10 cards that can replace your Amex Platinum
28The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The Platinum Card® from American Express raised its annual fee to $895 (see rates and fees ) in its latest refresh . However, American Express also added more benefits to the card's long list of perks. As an Amex Platinum cardmember, you earn 5 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or via American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year,
Apple iPhone 17 review: Sometimes boring is best
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Apple seems determined to leave a persistent gap between the cameras of its Pro iPhones and the regular ones, but most other features—the edge-to-edge-screen design with FaceID, the Dynamic Island, OLED display panels, Apple Intelligence compatibility—eventually trickle down to the regular-old iPhone after a generation or two of timed exclusivity. One feature that Apple has been particularly slow
Amazon agrees to make canceling Prime easy, will refund customers $1.5B
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Amazon has agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accusing the e-commerce giants of tricking customers into signing up for Prime and then making it frustratingly hard to cancel. In a press release Thursday, the FTC confirmed that, pending court approval, Amazon will pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide $1.5 billion in refunds to an estimated 35 million customers "harmed by thei
Google DeepMind unveils its first “thinking” robotics AI
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Generative AI systems that create text, images, audio, and even video are becoming commonplace. In the same way AI models output those data types, they can also be used to output robot actions. That's the foundation of Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics project, which has announced a pair of new models that work together to create the first robots that "think" before acting. Traditional LLMs have
Amazon to pay $2.5B in FTC settlement over ‘deceptive’ Prime tactics
43TechCrunch / 12h
The company will be required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide $1.5 billion in refunds back to an estimated 35 million consumers harmed by the company's "deceptive Prime enrollment practices," the FTC says.
LGBTQ+ youth have worse mental health outcomes without access to safe online spaces, studies show
34TechCrunch / 12h
These online communities have become more critical in a time LGBTQ+ rights are under attack in the U.S.
Experts warn Supermicro motherboards can be infected with "unremovable" new malware - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Last year's fix wasn't good enough, Binarly says, as it finds new ways to exploit an old flaw.
Amazon's Fire OS Replacement for TVs Could Arrive Soon
How-To Geek / 12h
Amazon is preparing to replace Android with its own custom-built Vega OS on Fire TV devices, and an accidental job posting for a software development manager for Prime Video just leaked it. We've been hearing rumors about this for a while, but it should arrive before the end of the year.
Anker Introduces Its Insanely Convenient Nebula X1 Pro Outdoor Projector
How-To Geek / 12h
Anker is now offering the Nebula X1 Pro, a high-end rolling cart projector designed for indoor and outdoor venues with screens up to 300 inches. It costs $5,000 and is available for pre-order today.
New AI Can Control a Robot Even If Its Legs Get Chainsawed Off
Futurism / 12h
Robots are being put through all kinds of abuse these days. They’re being kicked , punched , shoved , and even dragged by a chain around their neck — all in an apparent effort to teach them how to adapt to the oh-so-cruel physical world around them. In the latest instance of a robot being brutalized, a video making its rounds on social media shows an engineer from a startup called Skild AI taking
This well-rated and sustainable Suri electric toothbrush is now 15% off – here's why I love it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I think this Suri sustainable electric toothbrush is an excellent buy after using it myself, and now's your chance to pick one up for 15% off.
OpenAI says GPT-5 stacks up to humans in a wide range of jobs
24TechCrunch / 12h
A new test from OpenAI aims to understand how close AI is to outperforming humans at economically valuable work.
Amazon is paying $2.5 billion to settle FTC claims it duped customers into signing up for Prime
Engadget / 12h
Amazon will pay a record civil penalty to settle a case with the Federal Trade Commission. The agency accused Amazon of tricking consumers into signing up for a Prime membership without their consent and making it hard for customers to cancel in a lawsuit filed in 2023. To settle the charges, Amazon has agreed to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and $1.5 billion to refund customers. The company als
British Airways Slashed Its Elite Program And 4,000 Top Flyers Immediately Bolted To Air France KLM
20View from the Wing / 12h
British Airways’ overhaul of its elite program has already backfired. More than 4,000 of its most valuable flyers immediately shifted their loyalty to Air France KLM, booking tens of thousands of flights—many in premium cabins. Continue reading ...
Elon Musk’s xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents
56TechCrunch / 12h
xAI has reached a deal with the U.S. GSA to sell Grok to federal agencies for 42 cents over 18 months, undercutting OpenAI and Anthropic.
Here’s How You Can Find Underrated Films Without Using an Algorithm
How-To Geek / 12h
If you’ve ever felt that the streaming services you’re subscribed to seem to always give you more of the same, you’re not the only one. These platforms use algorithms that serve you content similar to what you’ve already liked. It creates a sort of narrow bubble or loop, which leaves little room for genuine surprise and discovery. Let’s change that, and help you find films you’ll love without the
Is Threads Really Labeling Its Users As Antifa?
Lifehacker / 12h
"Antifa" is in Donald Trump's sights. Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Trump has blamed "radical leftists" for pushing political violence against those on the right— even as the assassin's motives remain under active investigation . As such, the president is going after Antifa, calling it a "domestic terrorist organization," despite the fact that Antifa is not ac
Spotify to introduce AI label and spam filter to stop AI music slop
Mashable / 12h
When AI slop started making the rounds on Spotify — bands like The Velvet Sundown for instance — users urged Spotify to do something about it. They wanted a label showing that the music on their
