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How to uninstall iOS 26

31Mashable / 12h
iPhone users are still acclimating to the new iOS 26 look, which includes a massive overhaul of the iPhone's interface and the divisive Liquid Glass design. But while many Apple heads quickly got the hang of the new icons and animations, and reveled in catchy ringtones, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and dozens of system tweaks , others felt like they had a major mistake. SEE ALSO: Samsung’s Projec





The Pixel 10 Pro was the purr-fect phone for rescuing kittens, with help from Gemini Live... and my veterinarian
Latest from TechRadar / 20h
How the Pixel 10 Pro helped me find and care for 2 small kittens I found, with help from the Night Sight camera and Gemini Live






6 Common Smartphone Mistakes You Should Avoid
How-To Geek / 14h
Most of us hope our smartphones last for years, but without realizing it, we often make small mistakes that affect their performance and overall lifespan. From bad charging practices to skipping software updates and exposing your phone to extreme conditions, here are some common mistakes you must avoid.






NYT Pips hints, answers for September 22, 2025


Mashable / 1h
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 Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 22, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires knowledge on nicknames and snacks. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new s





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 22, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 22, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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 22, 2025
Mashable / 1h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su





Hurdle hints and answers for September 22, 2025
Mashable / 1h
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





iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Apple's got a new top phone
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has arrived to take the iPhone 16 Pro Max's place as the top model, but how much better is it really?





Edit, convert, and conquer PDFs with the last editor you’ll ever buy — on sale for 30% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Manage your PDFs with ease with a lifetime subscription to PDF Expert, on sale for $97.97 until Sept. 30 (reg. $139.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Readdle PDF Expert Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (Mac) $79.97 $139.99 Save $60.02 There’s nothing wrong with Adobe Acrobat…until you realize you’re paying for it constantly even though you really only edit a couple of PDFs each month.





VCs are still hiring MBAs, but firms are starting to need other experience more
TechCrunch / 6h
The MBA-to-VC pipeline remains a very real thing. But that path is a little shakier than it once was, according to PitchBook reporting and new academic research.





Your TV’s Energy-Saving Mode Is Ruining Your Picture Quality
How-To Geek / 6h
I care about the environment as much as the next person, but when you want to reduce your impact through energy-saving, there has to be some reasonable trade off. You wouldn't be happy with an eco-friendly freezer failing to freeze your food, so why an eco-friendly TV that sucks at being a TV?





Sapphire Reserve Refreshed. Amex Revamped. Citi Debuted. In 2025’s Premium Card Arms Race, One Chart Reveals The Real Winner For You
View from the Wing / 6h
American Express, Chase, and Capital One have all made changes to their premium rewards cards recently. And Citi has just introduced their competitor in the space. Which one is now the best, and most importantly here's which one is best for you. Continue reading ...





How to watch Love Island Games S2 on RTE (it's free)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Here's a round up of the predictions for Love Island Games 2025 and how to watch the reality dating TV series online, from anywhere and potentially free.





NASA resurrects its VIPER moon rover for a 2027 mission with Blue Origin
Engadget / 7h
NASA is apparently giving its ice-scouting moon rover mission another try. The space agency has announced that the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) project — which was called off last year after a series of delays and mounting costs — could catch a ride to the moon with Blue Origin in 2027 under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Blue Origin must first pl





Nvidia AI sales to reach almost $400 billion by 2028, research claims - but then things will get a bit tricky for the world's largest company
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Nvidia’s AI revenue may reach $400 billion by 2028 - yet slowing growth, rising costs, and competition could pose risks.





How to Future-Proof Your Next TV
How-To Geek / 7h
A TV is a major purchase for most of us, and preferably you'll want one that's going to last for years and keep you happy throughout the entire time you own it. However, technology moves fast, which makes it hard to pick a TV with features that will remain relevant in the long run.





8 Types of TV You Should Not Buy Used
How-To Geek / 8h
The truth is that TVs are cheaper than ever if you look at their capabilities. You can get a budget TV these days that outperform or match premium models from just a few years ago, but that doesn't mean a new TV is cheap in absolute terms.





How One Open-Source App Saves Me Hours of Work Every Week
How-To Geek / 8h
For many people, capturing screenshots isn’t something that deserves much thought. Press a keyboard shortcut here or swipe with three fingers there, share it if you need to, and you’re done. But for someone whose job involves taking tons of screenshots every day, and then annotating and labeling them, the standard tools don’t cut it. I’ve been using a dedicated screenshot tool called KSnip for ag





Trump Hints at the Murdochs Joining the TikTok Deal
60Gizmodo / 8h
Just who everyone wanted.





The Ninja Creami Deluxe has dropped to its lowest price this year at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Ninja Creami is an easy way of making delicious ice cream - now discounted at Amazon





Zach Cregger’s Saving His DC Film ‘Henchman’ For the Right Time
Gizmodo / 8h
Between his other projects and DC's current Batman slate, Zach Cregger is fine waiting to make 'Henchman' happen.





ChatGPT registers huge surge in traffic as schools (and classes) resume — ChatGPT 4.1 mini helps OpenAI to record highs as daily token generation reaches a staggering 78 billion
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
OpenRouter stats show ChatGPT traffic doubling from summer lows as students return to classes.





I'd Rather Play the Games Than Watch These 9 Movie Adaptations
How-To Geek / 8h
Taking something from one medium to another doesn't always work. Despite being terrific source material, there are plenty of amazing books that don't translate well to the screen. The same goes for video games . It can be really difficult to bring a video game to life the same way it's done as a video game.





'Like nothing else out there': Scaleflux's extraordinary SSD compresses datasets on the fly and delivers equally staggering performance, says review
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
ScaleFlux’s CSD 5320 PCIe Gen5 SSD integrates on-device compression, promising extreme performance, higher endurance, and significantly increased effective storage capacity for enterprises.





PSA: Don’t Use Alcohol Wipes on Your Monitor or Laptop
How-To Geek / 9h
I’ve seen countless people reach for alcohol wipes when they want to clean their monitor, laptop, or phone. The logic seems sound at first—alcohol disinfects and is safe for electronics, as it evaporates quickly. But in reality, it can do far more harm than good. Here’s why.





Some iPhone 17 models are reportedly prone to very visible scratches
26Engadget / 9h
Early shoppers are taking to the web to warn about the potentially scratch-prone nature of specific iPhone 17 model and color combos. According to a Bloomberg report , those demoing the latest iPhone in-store noticed that the iPhone 17 Pro in Deep Blue and the iPhone Air in Space Black models already had very noticeable scratches and scuffs. The report is backed up by social media posts following





Why I still hack my iPhone – an Apple fan's secret to a tailored experience
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Homescreen Heroes: Launcher gives me the iPhone customization I crave





AI Medical Tools Provide Worse Treatment for Women and Underrepresented Groups
21Gizmodo / 9h
Making human biases worse.





Don't wait for Prime Day (or Black Friday) – LG's C5 OLED TV is on sale for its lowest price today
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
No need to wait for the upcoming October Prime Day or Black Friday, for that matter – Amazon has LG's 65-inch C5 OLED TV on sale for a new record-low price today





These 5 Cars Will Still Have a Manual Transmission in 2026
How-To Geek / 9h
Manual transmissions are becoming a rare sight as automakers chase efficiency, emissions targets, and broad market appeal. Each year, more stick-shift models disappear, replaced by smooth-shifting automatics and advanced dual-clutch gearboxes. Yet for many driving enthusiasts, the tactile engagement of a manual remains unmatched. The satisfying clutch take-up and precise gear changes create a con





A New ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Draft May Bring More, Smaller Crossover Sets
Gizmodo / 9h
There may be no shortage of crossovers coming to 'Magic: The Gathering,' but they won't all be as big as Spider-Man and 'Final Fantasy.'





ICE Wants Undocumented Immigrants To Self-Deport—With A Free Spirit Airlines Ticket [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 ...





Two years ago, Toshiba used 78 hard drives to reach PCIe 5.0 speeds in massive 1.5PB JBOD setup - but barely anyone noticed
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Toshiba’s 78 drive JBOD demo showed HDDs could reach 17GB/s and 1.5PB, but the 2023 experiment went largely unnoticed.





9 Criminally Underrated GNOME Extensions That Nobody Talks About
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you tired of seeing the same GNOME extensions recommended everywhere? Do you want to discover powerful tools that most folks don't know about? Well, here are nine criminally underrated GNOME extensions that could transform your desktop experience!





IHG Premier Card Benefits & Perks: What They Are, And How They Work
40One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Apply now for the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Chase and IHG have a co-brand card portfolio , which includes three credit cards: IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card ( review ), which is the no annual fee personal card IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card ( review ), which is the premium co-brand personal card IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card ( review ), which is the co-br





The AirPods Pro 3 are available to buy, and you can already save up to $130 at Best Buy
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The AirPods Pro 3 are officially available to buy, and Best Buy already has huge discounts, bringing the earbuds down to as little $119.99 when you trade in old headphones.





Amex Platinum Turns An $895 Fee Into $2,800+ In Perks—And Earns 175,000 Points: Right For You?
View from the Wing / 10h
With $2,800+ in usable credits, 175,000 bonus points, and unrivaled lounge perks, here’s how the Amex Platinum can easily outweigh its $895 fee—and whether it makes sense for you. Continue reading ...





BYD's all-electric hypercar, the YangWang U9 Extreme, hits a record-breaking 308mph
26Engadget / 10h
A new hypercar has dethroned Bugatti's record for the fastest production car, and unsurprisingly, it's an electric vehicle. During a livestream at the Automotive Testing Papenburg testing site in Germany, the YangWang U9 Extreme hit a facemelting top speed of 496.22 kmph, or around 308.33 mph. That metric edges out the previous record from the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which achieved 304.7





This is the weirdest 'eGPU' setup I've seen so far in 2025: this one has a strange mini PC holder and up to 150W Thunderbolt 5 power delivery
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Aoostar EG01 eGPU dock supports Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink, and features a bizarre mini PC holder built above GPU.





'It drags air in from the rest of the room': Dyson engineer explains what makes its bladeless fans so powerful
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Dyson is a master at moving air – here's how they do it.





I Review PC Handhelds for a Living and I’m Worried Where Things Are Headed
How-To Geek / 11h
I’ve been closely following handheld PCs ever since Valve announced the Steam Deck. In the years since, they’ve only gotten more expensive without offering meaningful performance improvements. Worse still, it looks like every new PC handheld is bigger than the previous one. What gives?





Buy Etihad Guest Miles With 25% Bonus (1.6 Cents Per Mile)
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles . While I wouldn’t say this is a slam dunk, some people might still find this to be worthwhile, so let’s go over the details. Promotion on purchased Etihad Guest miles Through Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Etihad Guest is offering





The ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway road trip guide
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene rocked the southeastern U.S., the famed Blue Ridge Parkway — and many stops along its 469-mile route — is almost fully open again. This serpentine, two-lane ribbon of blacktop follows the twisting spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains (a subrange of the Appalachians) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia





How to watch MAFS UK season 10 for free – stream Married at First Sight 2025 online from anywhere
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Relationship experts Melanie Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas have a lot to answer for in Married at First Sight 2025. Here's how to watch MAFS UK season 10 online.





AI is helping bring Whitney Houston’s vocals back on stage – this time with a live orchestra
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AI has brought Whitney Houston’s voice back to the stage in stunning clarity.





LG C5 vs LG B5 – here's which affordable LG OLED TV you should buy
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
We compared LG's two most affordable OLED TVs to find out which is better value for money





These Horror Movie Franchises Are Perfect to Binge This Fall
How-To Geek / 11h
Fall has finally arrived, which is naturally the spookiest season. It brings falling leaves and cooler weather, so now is the perfect time to get cozy and binge-watch some brilliant horror movies.





You Can Roll Dice in the Linux Terminal, Here's How
How-To Geek / 12h
We usually think of the terminal as something purely functional—tweaking Linux settings, installing updates, or running commands for work. And for most people, that’s where it ends. But the terminal can be more versatile than you might expect. One surprisingly fun use case? Rolling dice. Yes, your Linux terminal can double as a digital dice roller.





James Gunn Wants ‘Man of Tomorrow’ to Show Lex Luthor’s Layers
58Gizmodo / 12h
No doubt Lex will still be a villain by the end of 'Man of Tomorrow,' but you'll leave the movie understanding where he comes from.





iFixit's teardown shows the iPhone Air doesn't sacrifice repairability for thinness
Engadget / 12h
Apple manages to hold onto its recent repairability record with the latest iPhone Air , which maintains a provisional 7 out of 10 in iFixit's teardown. As seen in the teardown , the iPhone Air can easily swap batteries, has a modular USB-C port and offers day-one repair guides. Even though the iPhone Air represents Apple's thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm, iFixit said the slim design makes repairs "





I Switched to Home Assistant's New Dashboard, and It's Now My Favorite Hub
How-To Geek / 12h
I want to love Home Assistant, but it has felt overly complex compared to the likes of Samsung SmartThings and Google Home. Thankfully, there's a new dashboard on the way that completely rewrites my first impression.





Stuck Beside a Miserable Midnight Zoom Call On Delayed Delta Flight—But America’s In-Flight Calling Ban Is Absurd
View from the Wing / 12h
A Delta passenger endured a full-volume midnight Zoom call on a delayed flight—proof that America’s ban on in-flight calling punishes the wrong problem. Continue reading ...





TechCrunch Mobility: The two robotaxi battlegrounds that matter
30TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.”





This Hidden Setting Sped Up My Android Phone
How-To Geek / 12h
How fast your Android phone feels isn’t just about the hardware. Software optimizations and features like animations play a big role in responsiveness. Fortunately, there’s a simple animation trick that works on basically every Android device.





We Need to Talk About Smart Glasses
Gizmodo / 12h
Are we really ready for Meta's new Ray-Bans?





Amex Business Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus, Huge Benefits
40One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Learn more about The Business Platinum Card® from American Express The American Express Platinum cards are some of the most well-known premium cards out there. Many people are familiar with The Platinum Card® from American Express ( review ), which is