Say Hello to the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize Winners
200+Wired / 4min
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and 24/7 lectures.
Scientists Debate to Halt Type of Research That Could Destroy All Life on Earth Should Be Halted
Futurism / 37min
Scientists have warned that research into "mirror life" organisms — hypothetical life forms made up of molecules that perfectly mirror those found in regular life — should be stopped. Theoretically, it's a cool idea. But some scientists are worried that these life forms, if they're ever realized, could turn into a major risk for the world around us by turning into an unstoppable force that spread
Moon Helium Deal Is the Biggest Space Resource Grab Yet
Gizmodo / 4min
Quantum cryogenics manufacturer Bluefors is betting big on Interlune, a startup that aims to extract Helium-3 from the lunar surface by 2028.
Massive Amex Platinum Card Welcome Offer: As High As 175K Points
29One Mile at a Time / 2min
Link: Apply now for The Platinum Card® from American Express The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the most popular premium cards on the market. The card recently underwent a refresh , which I’d argue was overwhelmingly positive, and I think many people are finding this card to be more compelling than in the past. Along those lines, in this post I’d like to cover the details of the h
A 13.3-Inch Color E Ink Display Is Both the Best and Worst Thing About This eReader
How-To Geek / 4min
The Boox Tab X C is a massive e-reader, sporting one of the largest e-ink screens on the market. While it comes with a hefty price, it includes a lot of great features for e-reader lovers. However, it's not without a few grating performance issues.
Meta’s Smart Glasses Might Make You Smarter. They’ll Certainly Make You More Awkward
Wired / 4min
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims anyone not wearing smart glasses will be at a “cognitive disadvantage” in the future. But you'll have to pay a hefty social price for those added smarts.
Apple could soon launch a touchscreen MacBook Pro – and I hate what that means for the company’s laptops
Latest from TechRadar / 9min
A touchscreen MacBook could land next year, but I’m concerned about what that means for Apple.
How to create a custom lock screen in iOS 26
Mashable / 17min
You just got a new iPhone 17 , or you're planning on getting one imminently. Or, maybe you installed iOS 26 on your older iPhone . Either way, you need one of those awesome new custom lock screens to match the Liquid Glass vibe, pronto. The good news is that iOS 26 has some easy-to-use ways to create a custom lock screen with whatever images, fonts, and widgets you like. Here's how it works. SEE
In another star system, a Pluto-like world survived until the bitter end
Mashable / 17min
For the first time, astronomers have observed something like a Pluto colliding with a white dwarf , the shriveled corpse of a medium-size star. The white dwarf, dubbed WD 1647+375, is about 260 light-years away from Earth in space . Despite its distance, this dead star's realm might have had striking similarities to our own solar system, including something akin to a Kuiper Belt, a disk past Nept
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is $20 off before Prime Big Deal Days
Mashable / 17min
SAVE $20: As of Sept. 20, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. This is 33% off its list price of $59.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $39.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $20 We're inching closer to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days , but there are already some early deals available at the retailer. If you've been looking to buy a new streaming device to catch
The Smashing Machine review: Dwayne Johnson delivers a career-changing performance, but theres one big problem
Mashable / 17min
American cinema has long been fascinated by professional fighters. Rocky, Raging Bull, The Fighter, The Wrestler, Cinderella Man, Creed, Million Dollar Baby, Girlfight, Ali, The Hurricane , Warrior — the list goes on and on. Within this sports subgenre, actors like Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Russell Crowe, Will Smith, Hillary Swank, Michael B. Jordan, and many more have made their mark,
Turn your ideas into stunning images with this $49 AI app
Mashable / 17min
TL;DR: Get Imagiyo AI Image Generator lifetime access for $49 (reg. $495) — create up to 500 unique, high-quality images per month with no watermarks. Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) $49 $495 Save $446 Creativity shouldn’t be limited by budget or tools. With Imagiyo AI Image Generator, you can transform prompts into vivid, hi
Aeroplan Credit Card Up To 100K Bonus Points Welcome Offer
One Mile at a Time / 24min
Link: Apply now for the Aeroplan® Credit Card with up to 100K bonus points The Aeroplan® Credit Card is among the most compelling co-branded airline credit cards. We’ve just seen an improved welcome offer rolled out on the card, so let’s cover all the details, as it’s a good time to apply. Aeroplan Credit Card welcome bonus details The Aeroplan Credit Card is offering a new two-part welcome bonus
Got a new iPhone 17? Bring it to Visible Wireless and get 50% off an annual plan
Latest from TechRadar / 31min
Bring any iPhone (including the iPhone 17) to Visible Wireless today to get a whole year of service half price.
CEO Says He's Showing His Engineers How to Get Things Done by Sending Them Stuff He Vibe Coded
Futurism / 37min
Buy-now-pay-later platform Klarna went public on the US stock market last week, sending its stock surging to well above its expected range. The company's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, has thrown the entire company's weight behind artificial intelligence, infamously boasting that the tech was doing the work of " 700 full-time agents " last year — only to regret his decision months later , admittin
“Is DEI a dirty word for AI?” - Check Point’s responsible AI warning
Latest from TechRadar / 59min
Chatbots aren’t neutral, so use them wisely, Check Point warns.
Seeing Through the Reality of Meta’s Smart Glasses
NYT > Technology / 1h
Mark Zuckerberg’s glitch-filled unveiling of computerized glasses revealed a company that may struggle to deliver on its promise for the future of computing.
Do you really need a screen protector for your Nintendo Switch 2? I tested multiple models to find out
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Is it worth buying a screen protector for your Nintendo Switch 2? Here’s my verdict after reviewing multiple models.
Self-Driving Teslas Keep Driving Into the Path of Oncoming Trains
Futurism / 1h
With numerous accidents and countless close calls to its name, Tesla's Full Self-Driving software has a problem with more than occasionally going off the rails. Or sometimes, going onto them. As NBC News reports , numerous Tesla drivers have warned that their cars running the self-driving mode are going haywire near railroad crossings, failing to stop even when a train was barreling past right in
Hacks season 5: everything we know about the multi-Emmy winning HBO Max comedy's final season
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Hacks is returning for a fifth and final season – here's everything we know about the HBO Max show so far.
EventVPN: Can a privacy-first ad model be the antidote to low-quality free VPNs?
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
ExpressVPN said to have built EventVPN in a bid to fix the free VPN market. Here's how.
How to watch 2025 UCI Road World Championships: FREE live streams, TV channels, schedule
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
As the world's best road warriors head to Kigali in Rwanda, see how to watch 2025 UCI Road World Championships no matter where you are and with free live streams.
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from new Meta smart glasses to stylish cheap earbuds
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The week's top tech new stories from DJI, Meta, Apple, and more!
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition review: I tested this convertible business laptop and the pros far outweigh the cons
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
A convertible ThinkPad that means business.
Google isn’t kidding around about cost cutting, even slashing its FT subscription
TechCrunch / 4h
These cuts may save Google mere thousands; they also come as Google faces increasingly strained relationships with news publishers.
Pentagon Introduces New Restrictions on Reporter Access
1KNYT > Technology / 4h
The Department of Defense will force reporters to pledge not to gather or use any information that had not been formally authorized for release, or risk losing their credential to cover the military.
Two teenagers charged over cyber hack on Transport for London
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Two teenagers charged in connection with Transport for London hack that disrupted operations and exposed customer information.
3 Raspberry Pi Projects to Try This Weekend
How-To Geek / 5h
Are you looking for a fun Raspberry Pi project to try out? Well, the number of projects out there is nearly infinite. So, I’ve narrowed it down to just three for you to get up and running in a couple of days. Here are three Raspberry Pi projects to try out this weekend.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh in the Super Four online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh 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 is entering the latter stages, with only four teams now battling it out for the trophy. The first Super Four matchup is Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh, an exciting battle between two aggressive sides. If
Hurdle hints and answers for September 20, 2025
Mashable / 5h
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
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 20
Mashable / 5h
Wondering why there's hardly any moon visible in the sky tonight? That's because of where we are in the lunar cycle, a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA , and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. What is today’s moon phase? As of Saturday, Sept. 20, the
Trump administration to impose a $100,000-per-year fee for H-1B visas
200+Engadget / 5h
President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order, which adds a $100,000 fee to H-1B visa applications. It's not a one-time fee either: The New York Times has reported that companies will have to pay $100,000 a year for any employee it brings over to the US on the visa for up to six years. The Secretary of Homeland Security will restrict approval for visa applications of people who are "cur
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 20, 2025
Mashable / 7h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires a lot of regional sports knowledge. 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
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 20, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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 20, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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 20, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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 20, 2025
Mashable / 7h
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
How to share your Gemini Gems custom AI experts with all your friends
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
4 ways to best use custom Gemini Gems.
Starship will soon fly over towns and cities, but will dodge the biggest ones
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Some time soon, perhaps next year, SpaceX will attempt to fly one of its enormous Starship rockets from low-Earth orbit back to its launch pad in South Texas. A successful return and catch at the launch tower would demonstrate a key capability underpinning Elon Musk's hopes for a fully reusable rocket. In order for this to happen, SpaceX must overcome the tyranny of geography. Unlike launches ove
Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram
43TechCrunch / 8h
President Trump signed a proclamation Friday requiring employers to pay a hefty $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications—an enormous jump from the current $215 lottery registration fee—targeting the very program that helped create some of Silicon Valley's biggest success stories.
SpaceX 15000 V3 Starlink Direct to Cellphone Satellites
Next Big Future / 9h
SpaceX submitted FCC filing SAT-LOA-20250916-00282 on September 16, 2025, requesting authorization for up to 15,000 additional low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites dedicated to enhancing its Direct-to-Cell (DTC) Starlink service. This filing builds on prior approvals for ~29,988 broadband-focused satellites and leverages spectrum acquired from EchoStar in a $17 billion deal, enabling hybrid satellite-
Elon First Half Trillionaire With $200 Billion XAI Valuation
Next Big Future / 9h
xAI will raise $10 billion in a $200 billion valuation funding round according CNBC co-anchor David Faber. The fundraise follows a $5 billion debt raise. A $200 billion valuation would bring xAI above Anthropic’s $183 billion valuation secured this month. OpenAI raised at $300 billion and is looking at a new $500 billion valuation round. ... Read more
In a win for science, NASA told to use House budget as shutdown looms
51Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The situation with the fiscal year 2026 budget for the United States is, to put it politely, kind of a mess. The White House proposed a budget earlier this year with significant cuts for a number of agencies, including NASA. In the months since then, through the appropriations process, both the House and Senate have proposed their own budget templates. However, Congress has not passed a final bud
If you thought belt-driven racing wheels were dead, the Thrustmaster T248R would like a word
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Great pedals, quieter shifting, and a materials upgrade give the affordable belt-driven Thrustmaster T248R a place at the table for anyone who doesn’t want to spend big on direct drive
Anthropic's CEO gives 'a 25% chance things go really, really badly' with AI
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says there’s a 1-in-4 chance AI ends badly for humanity.
I’ve tested and loved 6 Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums – the T50 Max Pro Omni has been the first to disappoint me
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I’ve never had cause for complaint when testing a Deebot, but Ecovacs should pull the T50 Max Pro Omni off shelves.
‘Night of the Reaper’ Is a Retro Babysitter Slasher With a Mystery Twist
Gizmodo / 10h
Brandon Christensen's Shudder chiller features Jessica Clement ('Gen V') and Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' star, Summer H. Howell.
Didnt preorder the Apple AirPods Pro 3? Save $50 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 now
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $50: As of Sept. 19, get the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $199 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $249. That's a discount of 20%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 2 $199 at Amazon $249 Save $50 The new Apple AirPods Pro 3 are out now, following their official announcement during Apple's Sept. 9 "Awe Dropping" event . The new AirPods mark the first upgrade in three yea
Samsung Announces Plans to Plaster Your Smart Fridge With Digital Advertisements
23Futurism / 10h
If it's digital, it can have a screen. And if it has a screen, it can show you ads. That's the logic that dominates the electronics and tech industry these days, and it's now coming to bear on an essential household appliance: the fridge. We call it a fridge, but after reading this, you may yearn for the days when they functioned as a mere icebox. Friend of the advertising industry Samsung announ
US and China agree to agree on a TikTok deal
35Engadget / 10h
The long-promised deal to "save" TikTok remains elusive even as the US and China seem to be inching toward an agreement. On Friday, President Donald Trump did little to clarify where the deal currently stands following a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said both that the two had "made progress" on "approval of the TikTok Deal" and that he "appreciate[s] th
Conan OBrien, Michael Eisner latest to blast Disney, ABC for Kimmel suspension
100+Mashable / 10h
Iconic host Conan O'Brien and former Disney CEO Michael Eisner are the latest high-profile individuals to harshly criticize the decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! . The benching of Kimmel's show by ABC and parent company Disney came after his Monday monologue, which referenced the murder of far-right influencer Charlie Kirk. "The MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murde
Unlock 100,000 Star Alliance Points With A $95 Card—Use On More Airlines Than Any Other Program
View from the Wing / 10h
Turn a $95 annual fee into 100,000 points you can redeem across Star Alliance, Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, and more airlines than any other program. Continue reading ...
Pop-out car door handles could finally disappear for good –as Tesla responds to global backlash about their safety
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Tesla has responded to a new investigation and potential Chinese ban on pop-up door handles, but I want to see them disappear for good.
The viral invisible selfie stick camera is down to its lowest price ever
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 32%: As of Sept. 19, the Insta360 X4 Standard Bundle is on sale for $339.99 at Amazon, down from a list price of $499.99. That's a discount of 32%, or a savings of $160. Insta360 X4 $339.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $160 If you’ve seen those mind-bending travel videos on TikTok where it looks like a drone is following someone, chances are it was actually shot on an Insta360 camera. The brand is
Why wait for Prime Big Deal Days? Save $20 on the Fire TV Stick 4K right now at Amazon.
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $20: As of Sept. 19, the Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. This is 40% off its list price of $49.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $29.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $20.00 Prime Big Deal Days may be coming up at the start of October, but why wait to score a good deal? Amazon already has quite a few worth checking out, including offers on its streaming devic
Play 1000s of preloaded games with this $90 retro console
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Experience a mix of retro fun and modern convenience with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and Streaming Console , on sale now for $89.97 ($159.99) with free shipping through Oct. 5. Opens in a new window Credit: Kinhank Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and Streaming Console $89.97 $159.99 Save $70.02 Two things can be true. You can miss the good old
‘Andor’ Writer Dan Gilroy Knows Why You’re Thinking About the Show This Week (and It’s Not the Emmys)
53Gizmodo / 11h
The Emmy winner penned an editorial in one of Hollywood's big trades about parallels between the 'Star Wars' show and current events.
After a very slow start, Europe’s reusable rocket program shows signs of life
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
No one could accuse the European Space Agency and its various contractors of moving swiftly when it comes to the development of reusable rockets. However, it appears that Europe is finally making some credible progress. This week, the France-based ArianeGroup aerospace company announced that it had completed the integration of the Themis vehicle, a prototype rocket that will test various landing
Bonkers CDC vaccine meeting ends with vote to keep COVID shot access
36Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A two-day federal vaccine advisory meeting crammed with chaos, confusion, inept debate, bizarre comments, and a hot mic catching someone saying "you're an idiot," ended with an unexpected twist: The advisors unanimously voted—possibly unintentionally—to maintain broad access to COVID-19 vaccines. In the 12–0 vote, the committee of advisors selected by anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a
Microsoft Is Raising Xbox Prices Again
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Here we go again. After hiking the price of Xbox consoles earlier this year , Microsoft just announced it is already raising prices again—the second price hike in four months. Now, even Microsoft's cheapest console, the Xbox Series S, will cost at least $400. As someone who got an Xbox Series S for $150 a few years back, that stings. (Granted, I g
Nvidia's revolutionary memory format for AI GPUs could come to other platforms, rivaling LPDDR6 on the horizon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Nvidia shifts from SOCAMM 1 to SOCAMM 2, targeting faster AI memory performance, broader suppliers, and possible JEDEC standardization efforts.
F1’s filmmaking secrets revealed – here's how Sony’s custom camera shot those hyper-realistic in-car scenes
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Sony’s head of cinema cameras reveals how his team marries art with technology when working on movies like Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar and F1.
‘Weapons’ Director Zach Cregger on Aunt Gladys’ Style Inspirations
Gizmodo / 12h
The summer's witchy horror hit is now available to rent or buy on digital.
23 best all-inclusive resorts in the world
22The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Listen up: All-inclusive resorts have changed for the better. It's well worth considering a visit to one — whether right here in the U.S. or on the beach of Mexico — if you want a seamless vacation where you know exactly what you have to pay. Nowadays, all-inclusive resorts have great food (even multicourse tasting menus), deliciously crafted drinks and fresh, modern rooms. The best all-inclusive
Your iPhone 17 Might Have a Bigger Battery
How-To Geek / 12h
Typically, when Apple arbitrarily removes something from their phones, it doesn't really have much of an excuse for it. This, however, is one of the rare cases where Apple removing something results in a real-life improvement.
I Love My Apple Watch Series 11, But You Might Not
Lifehacker / 12h
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 Apple Watch Series 11 is now available, and just a few days into using a review unit, I’m happy with the upgrade. But whether it’ll be worth it to you is a different story entir
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Panel Votes Down Its Own Proposal to Require Prescriptions for Covid-19 Shots
200+Wired / 12h
In a chaotic meeting, ACIP voted not to recommend a prescription requirement for Covid-19 vaccines. Some panelists seemed unaware of the point of the meeting, while others went on strange tangents.
First look: Secrets and Dreams Playa Esmeralda bring all-inclusive vacationing to a secluded Dominican beach
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
The Dominican Republic has no shortage of all-inclusive resorts to choose from in popular areas like Punta Cana . But away from the noise and crowds, there's a new all-inclusive destination emerging in Miches, and two new resorts are ready to show travelers why they should make the 90-minute journey from the airport. Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa is the first adults-only, all-inclusive res
Want to get into audiophile-grade sound? I’d start with these excellent yet affordable wired earbuds
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
These affordable IEMs are the ultimate buy for music lovers that wants to hear every detail – here’s why.
Man and Two Kids Burned Alive in Tesla Crash
Futurism / 12h
A 43-year-old man and two kids burned to death — and left another child injured — after the Tesla they were riding in slammed into a tree and burst into flames in Germany. There are a lot of unknowns surrounding the horrific September 7 accident, which was reported by German outlets Bild and 20 Minuten , and flagged in English by People magazine , but CEO Elon Musk's electric vehicle has already
Julia Fox reflects on the relationship between success and sacrifice in Him
Mashable / 12h
Julia Fox sat down with Mashable reporter Ty Cole at the junket for the Jordan Peele -produced Him . Directed and co-written by Justin Tipping , Him centers on a professional football draft hopeful Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers) whose dream is to be the GOAT (greatest of all time). Cam's father pushed him towards that goal since he was a child, telling him, "That's what real men do. They sacrifice.
People are already breaking their new iPhones (and not always on purpose)
100+Mashable / 12h
Happy New iPhone Day! And what better way to celebrate the launch of the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 family than by smashing them to pieces? That's right, just hours after the iPhone launched, users are already breaking their iPhones — sometimes on purpose. Early users have discovered that the iPhone 17 Pro's new aluminum unibody (the iPhone 16 Pro used titanium) is prone to scratches , and users ar
American Airlines Doesn’t Want You To Know, But Their New Airbus A321XLR Looks Set To Fly December 18 [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
