Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: A No-Brainer Deal
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $50 bonus Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards po
OpenAI’s New Data Centers Will Draw More Power Than the Entirety of New York City, Sam Altman Says
90Futurism / 14h
Earlier this week, OpenAI announced a “strategic partnership” with AI chipmaker Nvidia in which the duo of tech giants will build and deploy upwards of 10 gigawatts of AI data centers. Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in the project, an enormous project that could end up requiring an astronomical amount of electricity to run. As Fortune reports , the planned data centers would consume as muc
I love this brilliant macOS Tahoe change – and I can’t be the only one
Latest from TechRadar / 19h
macOS Tahoe has ditched Launchpad and replaced it with something far superior.
Paid, the AI agent ‘results-based billing’ startup from Manny Medina, raises huge $21M seed
TechCrunch / 1h
Paid offers an interesting contribution to the AI agentic world: a platform for so-called "results-based" billing.
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 29
Mashable / 1h
It's a new lunar phase tonight, First Quarter, which means we're seeing around half of the moon tonight. The moon goes through a cycle of eight distinct phases, known as the lunar phases. NASA explains that these phases occur as the Sun illuminates varying portions of the moon while it moves around our planet. Keep reading to see what you can see when you look up tonight, Sept. 29. What is today’
Microplastics Could Be Weakening Your Bones, Research Suggests
67Wired / 1h
The review of more than 60 scientific articles showed that microplastics, among other effects, can stimulate the formation of osteoclasts, cells specialized in degrading bone tissue.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires some knowledge on NASCAR and football. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each n
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Happy Saturday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. H
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 29, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Today's NYT Wordle pu
South Korea COVID Vaccine Study Finds Association With Increased Risk of 6 Major Cancers For About 0.8 to 2 Years of Life Expectancy Reduction
Next Big Future / 4h
South Korea study published in Nature of 8.4 million adults finds higher risks of overall, lung, prostate, thyroid, gastric, colorectal, and breast cancers — across both mRNA and viral-vector platforms Increased risk for major cancers—such as lung, liver, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and breast—typically worsens national life expectancy by elevating age-specific and overall mortality rates. If
The AI services transformation may be harder than VCs think
TechCrunch / 4h
Early warning signs suggest this whole services-industry metamorphosis may be more complicated than VCs anticipate.
Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know
35BBC News / 5h
Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.
2025 is the year of the smartphone projector as yet another rugged mobile phone launches with a 100-inch 480p 100nits projector - and a 20,000Ah battery
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
XPLORE 2 joins 2025’s list of rugged projector phones with 480p projection feature, extreme durability, a 20,000mAh battery, and a niche outdoor focus.
When Comics Go Digital-Only, What Happens to Collectors?
How-To Geek / 7h
Physical media as a whole is fading away to be overtaken by digital versions that offer more convenience and easier access. A minority (albeit a growing one) of people are pining for CDs, DVDs, paper books, and other similar media, but what about comic books?
Oura CEO talks potential IPO and ‘nonnegotiable’ data privacy
TechCrunch / 7h
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Oura Health CEO Tom Hale didn’t discuss reports that the company is raising new funding that would value the health-tracking ring maker at nearly $11 billion, but he did talk about whether he has ambitions to take Oura public.
Everything You Need to Know About Cell Modes in Excel
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft Excel has four cell modes—Ready, Enter, Edit, and Point. Having the correct cell mode activated is crucial for effective data entry management, formula creation, and cell modification, and being in the wrong cell mode can cause frustration.
The 5 Most Impactful Gaming PC Upgrades, Ranked
How-To Geek / 8h
The biggest advantage that gaming PCs have over other platforms and form-factors is upgradability, but what should you upgrade first, and how much of a difference will it make?
Delta Just Claimed It’s 100 Years Old—But United Airlines Actually Takes That Crown First Next Year
View from the Wing / 8h
Delta is celebrating a 100th birthday it doesn’t actually have—because when the history is sorted out, United Airlines will officially take that title as America’s oldest carrier next year. Continue reading ...
DJI loses lawsuit over classification as Chinese military company
TechCrunch / 8h
A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense list of Chinese military companies.
Snapchat introduces a paid storage option for all the Memories hoarders out there
Engadget / 9h
Snap is imposing a new storage limit on Snapchat 's Memories feature, which has racked up impressive numbers since its introduction in 2016. According to Snap, users have saved more than one trillion Memories across its platform, and it's now introducing "Memories Storage Plans" for users who exceed 5GB of Memories. In a press release , Snap detailed that the introductory storage plan allows up t
An Ode to the Optical Microsoft Intellimouse
How-To Geek / 9h
Like a lot of you, the first optical mouse I ever used was the optical version of the Microsoft Intellimouse. Until I used a ball-less mouse for the first time, I had no idea how annoying that little sphere was to use and maintain. But the iIntellimouse was more than just an average mouse with its ball removed. The overall design was timeless, and I'd even say a mouse that's still usable today.
Konami Believes in ‘Silent Hill f’ So Much, It’s Becoming a Novel
Gizmodo / 9h
If you need more 'Silent Hill f' in your life, Konami's got a book adaptation ready and waiting for you this October.
Meta has introduced revised guardrails for its AI chatbots to prevent inappropriate conversations with children
Engadget / 9h
Business Insider has obtained the guidelines that Meta contractors are reportedly now using to train its AI chatbots, showing how it's attempting to more effectively address potential child sexual exploitation and prevent kids from engaging in age-inappropriate conversations. The company said in August that it was updating the guardrails for its AIs after Reuters reported that its policies allowe
Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which premium travel card is right for you?
20The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Two titans come to mind when discussing the premium card market: The Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) and The Platinum Card® from American Express . The summer's premium card battle continues into the fall with the Amex Platinum receiving a refresh that features new and enhanced benefits and a higher $895 annual fee (see rates and fees ). These changes directly challenge the Sapphire
This hardware enthusiast wanted to build the world's worst graphics card with 128KB ROM - but couldn't manage to drop to a VGA resolution
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Leoneq’s iNapGPU project attempted a crude TTL VGA card, producing unstable artifacts, glitches, and unusable output despite clever tricks.
Stowaway’s Body Found In American 777 Landing Gear, Likely Five Flights Later
44One Mile at a Time / 10h
Ugh, this is just beyond sad… Body discovered in American 777 during maintenance The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is investigating a tragic discovery that was made this morning (Sunday, September 28, 2025). Shortly before 9AM, detectives with the CMPD’s homicide unit were called to American Airlines’ maintenance hangar at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). While cond
Why the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Could Be the Best Value Mid-Size SUV Yet
How-To Geek / 10h
The mid-size SUV game is brutal. Every brand throws serious money at it, and even the so-called “carryover” years usually sneak in a few surprises.
The ‘Stranger Things’ Brothers Tease Their Paramount Plans
Gizmodo / 11h
After hitting it big with 'Stranger Things,' can the Duffer Brothers find similar success at Paramount?
Missed Connection On Multi-Airline Ticket: Which Party Is To Blame?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
OMAAT reader Carl had a frustrating misconnect on an award ticket, and asked for my advice. I think this is interesting to discuss in a post, because it highlights how incredibly frustrating it can be when things go wrong, and you get the runaround from all parties. United to Eurowings misconnect on Air Canada award In early July, Carl booked six award tickets from Chicago to Hamburg using Air Ca
U.S. Border Officer Speeds Toward Canadian Tourist’s Car, Yells: ‘Never Come Back!’ [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
3 Terminal Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Earlier
How-To Geek / 11h
It doesn't matter whether you're learning the terminal or a seasoned pro, there's always plenty of little tricks for you to learn—tricks that save you time. I have three useful Bash tricks that you can add to your arsenal.
AI Legend Sutton Wrote the Bitter Lesson- Gives His Suggestions for True Continual Learning
Next Big Future / 11h
Sutton believes Reinforcement Learning is the Path to to Intelligence via Experience. Sutton defines intelligence as the computational part of the ability to achieve goals. It is rooted in a stream of experience: actions taken, sensations observed, and rewards received. This era of experience forms the foundation of RL (Reinforcement Learning). AI Agents learn by ... Read more
After years away from my guitar, this app has made learning songs easier than I ever thought possible
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Ultimate Guitar is the app of choice for guitar tabs and chord breakdowns, which has made it a great companion for re-learning guitar.
I Tested This Open Source Keyboard for a Month, and It Replaced Gboard
How-To Geek / 11h
There’s absolutely no reason a phone’s keyboard app needs to connect to the internet, yet every popular keyboard app does this. Google’s Gboard and Microsoft’s Swiftkey both ping home, which feels like a privacy nightmare. The problem is that I’ve never been able to find a keyboard that’s just as good as Gboard—until now.
Martin Shkreli has to face claims of copying one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album
Engadget / 12h
Martin Shkreli, better known as Pharma Bro for his price-gouging antics with AIDS medication Daraprim , is going to have to defend against claims of misappropriating trade secrets with the unique Wu-Tang Clan album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin . Earlier this week, US District Court Judge Pamela Chen wrote in a decision that Shkreli has to face a lawsuit that accuses him of improperly saving copie
YouTube Removes Disturbing AI Slop YouTube Channel Filled With Videos of Women Being Murdered
24Futurism / 12h
A disturbing YouTube channel was dedicated entirely to showing AI-generated videos of women being shot in the head, 404 Media reports . Named “Woman Shot AI,” the channel racked up more than 175,000 views since starting on June 20, 2025, the outlet’s investigation found. After 404 sent YouTube a request for comment, the channel was finally taken down. It left behind a grisly legacy. The veritable
'More like a pendulum than a hammer': The AI chip that can reuse its own energy reaches proof of concept stage - but I don't think it will be enough to convince hyperscalers to invest
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Ice River chip from Vaire Computing proves energy reuse is possible, offering promise for reducing AI power consumption.
The Smoothest Way to Send Clipboard Text and Files Between Your Android and PC
How-To Geek / 12h
It’s absurd that in the year 2025, there isn’t a quick and universal platform-independent way to send text and files between a phone and a computer. You always have to rely on some mix of texting apps, email, or cloud storage to share files and text across platforms. Or so I thought.
How To Tell Different Airplanes Apart, From 737s To A380s: An AvGeek’s Guide
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
The miles & points world has all kinds of different enthusiasts — some people are only interested in miles & points in order to save money on travel, while others are interested in miles & points because they love airplanes . I know there are plenty of people who are very frequent flyers but can barely tell the difference between an Airbus A380 and Boeing 747. In this post, I’d like to share how
The Nutribullet Triple Prep System is a blender and food processor combo that handled almost every recipe I could throw at it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Triple Prep System makes light work of even tricky blending jobs, only struggling a little when it comes to small quantities
NBA Coach JJ Redick Says He Spends Hours Talking to His “Friend” ChatGPT
Futurism / 12h
They say champions are made in the offseason, in the quiet moments when nobody’s watching. For rookie Lakers coach JJ Redick, the offseason is for yucking it up with ChatGPT. In a pre-
