Friday, September 26, 2025

Technology News and More-Saturday Edition...

Technology News and More...




7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (September 26)
42Latest from TechRadar / 15h
It's a big week for TV show releases, but there are a couple of new movies worth watching, too.






Cracker Barrel Outrage Was Almost Certainly Driven by Bots, Researchers Say
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Doesn't that make more sense than lots of people caring about Cracker Barrel?





Jared Kushner’s Firm Is Said to Be Part of $50 Billion Buyout of Electronic Arts
1KNYT > Technology / 6h
Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, is said to be in talks with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Silver Lake to buy out the video game giant.






It’s time for the iPod Shuffle to come back, in wireless form
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
I'm thinking Apple Watch without a screen, that's perfect to pair with the AirPods Pro 3's fitness features





I've been testing this 2-in-1 vacuum and mop for 3 weeks, and it's perfect for everyday spruce-ups – but nothing more strenuous
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The Bosch Unlimited 7 Aqua is a great little vacuum, but I’m not convinced the mop function brings much to the party.





Is the outrage over AI energy use overblown? Here’s how it compares to your Netflix binges and PS5 sessions
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
We put the AI power use in context with comparisons to everyday numbers like your nightly Netflix binges and PS5 sessions.





How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Japan for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2025 MotoGP action heads east this weekend for the Grand Prix of Japan. Marc Marquez simply has to outscore brother Alex Marquez by three points to seal the title. Surely this is the weekend when it finally happens? If you're interested





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 27
Mashable / 2h
Despite being less than half illuminated by the sun, there's so much to see on the moon's surface tonight. Even without binoculars or a telescope. Keep reading to see what you can see when you look up tonight, Sept. 27. What is today’s moon phase? As of Saturday, Sept. 27, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, and according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation , 27% of its surface is illuminated tonight





After the Hunt review: Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri wade into sexual politics
Mashable / 2h
With Challengers, Queer, and now After The Hunt, director Luca Guadagnino is on a streak of exploring the wild ways desire and love can warp our views of the world and each other. With Challengers, Guadagnino presented a love triangle so twisted that leading lady Zendaya insisted audiences needed to see the movie twice to get a proper feel for all the character dynamics. With Queer , Daniel Craig





The Esquisse Camera looks like the pocketable rangefinder that photographers wish Panasonic or Sony would make
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Esquisse Camera will feature a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount, a rangefinder-style design with EVF, plus a large touchscreen, in a body that's smaller than a deck of cards.





How to watch New Zealand vs. Australia online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: New Zealand vs. Australia in the 2025 Rugby Championship is available to live stream for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Rugby Championship doesn't do ordinary games, but there's still something special about the All Blacks against the Wallabies. This rivarly is always entertaining, and for the first time in years, it look





NYT Pips hints, answers for September 27, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 27, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 27, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 27, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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 27, 2025
Mashable / 4h
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





How to watch New Zealand vs Australia: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview, teams
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Here's how to watch New Zealand vs Australia live streams online, with the All Blacks needing to beat the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship Round 5 clash.





Learning the Windows Command Line? Here's Where to Start
How-To Geek / 5h
Although it's typical to interact with the graphical user interface when using Windows, it's still a good idea to know how to use the Command Line. If you dedicate the time to learning it, you could uncover a tool that can enhance your productivity, give you deeper control of Windows, and help you troubleshoot system issues without clicking too many things. You just need to know how to get starte





You can now use Google's viral Nano Banana AI directly in Photoshop
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Photoshop’s latest update brings Google’s Nano Banana AI image model to its native toolkit.





Vibes check: I spent a day in Metas infinite slop machine
Mashable / 5h
In one sense, Meta AI's Vibes — an endless scroll of AI-generated videos, submitted by creators and launched on the Meta AI app and website Friday — is the purest expression of what Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wanted to build when he was designing Facebook in the first place . Still tinkering in his Harvard dorm room, Zuckerberg explained to a potential partner why he wanted to design his social net





Spirit pulls out of 2 cities, cuts dozens of routes amid financial woes
34The Points Guy Articles / 5h
Spirit Airlines is pulling out of two major cities and slashing dozens of routes as it works to cut costs and simplify its operations amid financial woes. On Oct. 31, the budget carrier will end service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Hartford's Bradley International Airport (BDL), executives revealed Friday in a note to staff viewed by TPG. And, starting in November the





I've played all the biggest games out in September and these are the ones that are actually worth the money


Latest from TechRadar / 6h
I've played all the big games out this month, and these are the very best.





James Gunn Explains Why That ‘Superman’ Cameo on ‘Peacemaker’ Wasn’t Who You Hoped
Gizmodo / 6h
The DC Studios head also discussed how it ties into 'Superman' follow-up 'Man of Tomorrow.'





The Best Disney Park Ride Overlays, and Where to Find Them
Gizmodo / 7h
Nine Inch Nails on the 'Tron' coaster and 'Star Wars' scores on Space Mountain are among favorite seasonal spins on attractions.





Can AI detect hedgehogs from space? Maybe if you find brambles first.
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
You can't spot a hedgehog from space, but you might be able to find where they live by looking for brambles. That's the premise behind ongoing research at the University of Cambridge, where scientists are using satellite imagery and AI models to map potential hedgehog habitats across the UK by first identifying their favorite hiding spots: bramble patches. European hedgehog populations have decli





Woman hospitalized with pain and vomiting—diet soda cured her
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A 63-year-old woman showed up at the emergency department of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. She told doctors that for the past month she had developed severe nausea, non-bloody vomiting, and pain she described as a burning feeling that spread from her upper abdomen, through her right side, and around to her back. Nothing she did made it





LG’s $1,800 TV for seniors makes misguided assumptions
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
LG is looking to create a new market: TVs for senior citizens. However, I can't help thinking that the answer for a TV that truly prioritizes the needs of older people is much simpler—and cheaper. On Thursday, LG announced the Easy TV in South Korea, aiming it at the “senior TV market,” according to a Google translation of the press release . One of the features that LG has included in attempts t





Invest like you have a Wall Street mentor with this OpenAI-powered app
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Investing doesn’t have to feel like guesswork. Sterling Stock Picker (powered by OpenAI) gives you lifetime access to personalized stock recommendations, portfolio tools, and real-time insights — all for just $55.19. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $55.19 $486 Save $430.81 If you’ve always wanted to dip your toes into the sto





Meta wants to become the Android of robotics
Engadget / 8h
Assuming it can turn its Project Orion augmented reality glasses into a real product people can buy, Meta apparently wants to get into robots next. That's according to Sources ' Alex Heath , who spoke to Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth and reports that much like Apple, Google and Tesla, Meta is researching robotics. Unlike those other companies, though, Meta apparently isn't all that focused on competin





Leaving Netflix in October 2025 – here’s my top pick with 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from 41 departing movies
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Of all the 41 movies leaving Netflix in October, I wouldn’t miss streaming this crime thriller hit.





6 Hidden Firefox Settings for Better Privacy and Fewer Distractions
How-To Geek / 8h
Firefox comes with a range of features you might never use—and may even find annoying. While some nuisances can be turned off in the regular settings menu, others require adjustments on the about:config page—and that approach is often quicker too. Here are a few settings I’ve turned off using it.





Reports: EA set to be sold to private investors for up to $50 billion
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Video game mega-publisher Electronic Arts is planning to take the company private in a deal that could be worth as much as $50 billion, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal , Reuters , and Financial Times . All three outlets cite anonymous sources in reporting that the deal could be announced next week, with Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Jared Kushner'





YouTube Music is testing AI hosts that will interrupt your tunes
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
YouTube has a new Labs program, allowing listeners to "discover the next generation of YouTube." In case you were wondering, that generation is apparently all about AI. The streaming site says Labs will offer a glimpse of the AI features it's developing for YouTube Music, and it starts with AI "hosts" that will chime in while you're listening to music. Yes, really. The new AI music hosts are supp





'Enfabrica has the coolest technology': Nvidia spent nearly $1 billion on a chip maker to secure its future on the same day it gave Intel $5 billion - and here's why this is actually a more important investment
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Nvidia’s $900 million Enfabrica acquisition targets AI scaling challenges using ACF-S chips, EMFASYS memory, and high-radix multipath networks.





The Return of the ‘Razor Crest’ in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sucks
22Gizmodo / 8h
Whether it's the actual ship or not, it's just one thing among many that 'The Mandalorian' is unwilling to let go.





Safari Is More Private Than Ever in iOS 26
Lifehacker / 8h
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 internet isn't private, but that doesn't mean you have to willingly give up all of your information to use it. By default, trackers steal a lot of your data while you browse the web, but simple settings can block a lot of those





Linux Apps on Android Are One Step Closer to Reality
How-To Geek / 8h
The Linux subsystem on Android is capable of opening up a huge range of possibilities. And the vast majority of them can be unlocked once this tiny, but important, change actually makes it to stable Android.





Sticking with Windows 10 next month? Here's what you need to know about your choices and risks you might be taking
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
We run through all your options as Windows 10's End of Life looms on the near horizon.





Frequent Uber or Lyft user? These are the best credit cards for you
51The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Over the past few years, we've embraced ride-hailing services so fully that it's hard to imagine a time when our only options to get around a new city were public transportation or calling a taxi. But as convenient as they are, services like Uber and Lyft can get expensive. Fortunately, ride-hailing services have become a common bonus category for both travel credit cards and cash-back credit car





YouTube Premium adds high-quality audio and 4x playback for iOS, Android and desktop
22Engadget / 8h
Google is expanding access to YouTube Premium features like faster playback speeds and high-quality audio to more types of devices. Most people subscribe to YouTube Premium to remove ads from YouTube and access to YouTube Music, but Google also includes a variety of "power-user" features that give subscribers more granular control over their viewing or listening experience. Now those features wil





Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution review — pull rates, top cards, and strategies revealed
Mashable / 9h
Mega Evolution Pokémon are back in a brand new era for Pokémon TCG post-Scarlet and Violet. To make everyone's lives easier, it's called "Mega Evolution" and is kicking things off with a bang thanks to Mega Lucario, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Venusaur, Mega Absol, and more. This era means a lot to me, as the X and Y era back in 2014 marked my return to Pokémon TCG from the Wizards of the Coast days, an





Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be back on Sinclair and Nexstar ABC stations starting Friday
38Mashable / 9h
Sinclair Broadcast Group and Nexstar Media Group announced Friday that they are ending their preemption of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on their ABC affiliate stations. The late night show will return to all ABC stations Friday night. The decision comes three days after Kimmel's return to air on ABC, following a nearly week-long suspension by ABC and Disney. The suspension was a result of Republican critic





American Airlines Passenger Forced to Gate Check Bag With Empty Overheads Still Open [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 ...





Grumpy about Windows 10 support ending? Try this Microsoft-centered crossword to soothe and distract you
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Microsoft is forcing us to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and while we can't do much about it, we can entertain ourselves with a Microsoft-themed crossword puzzle.





New Evidence Links Elon Musk to Epstein’s Island
Futurism / 9h
A newly released document has linked tech billionaire Elon Musk to deceased financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his notorious island in the Caribbean — making for an ironic twist, since Musk himself recently lambasted President Donald Trump’s own Epstein connections. The link came to light after Congress gained access to a new trove of Epstein documents from his estate, accor





Apple Maps on iOS 26 could finally turn my head away from Google Maps
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
I’ve long lived Google Maps on my iPhone, but Apple's Maps app could turn my head with its new features.





DJI loses lawsuit over Pentagon's 'Chinese military company' list
Engadget / 9h
It's been nearly a year since DJI sued the Department of Defense over its designation as a "Chinese military company." On Friday, a judge ruled against the drone maker. US District Judge Paul Friedman said the DoD presented enough evidence that DJI contributes to the Chinese military. "Indeed, DJI acknowledges that its technology can and is used in military conflict but asserts that its policies





Sinclair gets nothing it asked for, puts Jimmy Kimmel back on anyway
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Conservative broadcaster Sinclair is putting Jimmy Kimmel Live! back on the air. In a statement today, Sinclair said it will end its preemption of the show on its ABC affiliates starting tonight, even though ABC and owner Disney haven't accepted its request for an ombudsman and other changes. Facing the threat of lost advertising dollars , Sinclair said it "received thoughtful feedback from viewe





You should care more about the stabilizers in your mechanical keyboard—here’s why
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
While most people don't spend a lot of time thinking about the keys they tap all day, mechanical keyboard enthusiasts certainly do. As interest in DIY keyboards expands , there are plenty of things to obsess over, such as keycap sets, layout, knobs, and switches. But you have to get deep into the hobby before you realize there's something more important than all that: the stabilizers. Even if you





Amazons October Prime Day is coming on October 7 — here are 30+ early deals to shop now
Mashable / 9h
Best Early October Prime Day deals Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) 🔥 $799 (Save $200) Best Kindle Deal 3 free months of Kindle Unlimited $0 (Save $35.97) Best robot vacuum deal iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Robot Vacuum & Mop 🔥 $399 (Save $269) Best headphone and earbud deal Beats Studio Buds $79.95 (Save $70) Amazon Prime Day is no longer one glorious day of deals





Snap up one of Ninja's most unique and highly-rated air fryers for a record-low price
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Amazon is offering the portable and well-rated Ninja Crispi Air Fryer for its lowest price yet.





This 1TB external SSD has a 1.8-inch color touchscreen, encryption, supports Apple Find My tracking and... two fidget toys
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The GD10 portable SSD offers high-speed transfers, encryption, Apple Find My tracking, real-time monitoring, and includes two small fidget toys.





Get a Fascinating Look at Some of Nacelle’s New ‘Star Trek’ Figures
26Gizmodo / 9h
Just in time for the 25th anniversary of 'Enterprise', io9 has your first look at a new T'Pol figure, and a 'Star Trek: The Animated Series' deep cut.





Don't Ignore Your TV's Sharpness Setting
How-To Geek / 9h
There are so many different settings on your TV, it's hard to know which ones matter and which have a real effect on your viewing experience. Most are pretty self-explanatory, or you can just mess with the ones that aren't and tell what they do by eye.





Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Still The Best for iOS
Wired / 9h
Apple's flagship earbuds are revised and better than ever, especially if you crave silence.





What are American Express Membership Rewards points worth?
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
According to TPG's September 2025 valuations , American Express Membership Rewards points are worth 2 cents each. This is almost the same as Chase Ultimate Rewards points and Bilt Rewards Points, and noticeably higher than nearly all points and miles with the major airline and hotel programs. However, this doesn't mean that you'll get exactly 2 cents per point in value every time you redeem them.





NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Thinks OpenAI Could Be the Next Multi-trillion Hyperscaler
Next Big Future / 10h
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gives a comprehensive Year in AI Recap and forward-looking discussion on the explosive growth of AI infrastructure, scaling laws, partnerships, competitive dynamics, and geopolitical implications. Nvidia’s recently announced an OpenAI Stargate partnership and an investment in OpenAI. AI computing is an industrial revolution on par with electricity or jet engines. Huang ...





TESLA FSD 14.2 Could Rocket Shares to $700 by Christmas
Next Big Future / 10h
Tesla and Elon Musk’s announced Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14 starts rolling out next week – sept 29-Ocit 2), followed by 14.1 in mid-October (a debugging/polishing update after internal employee testing revealed fixes needed for its “big changes”), and 14.2 in 4-10 weeks (late November to early December). FSD 14.2 is described as the sublime ... Read more





Something Grisly Happens When Hospitals Become For-Profit
Futurism / 10h
For centuries, market competition has been the driving force behind historic advances in technology and production. Innovations like industrial farming and assembly-line manufacturing signaled a major quality-of-life increase for hundreds of millions across the globe. The system is certainly not without its consequences — but as history goes, it sure beats toiling the mud of a petty lord under fe





Turkish Airlines Orders Up To 75 Boeing 787s, Maybe 150 737 MAXs
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Turkish Airlines has major growth plans, despite already being huge, and flying to more countries than any other airline in the world . In 2023, the airline announced how it planned to order up to 600 more planes , in order to fuel its growth. Shortly thereafter, we saw the airline place a substantial order with Airbus , though there wasn’t much news on the Boeing front. Well, that has finally ch





Apple reportedly made a ChatGPT-clone to test Siri's new capabilities
Engadget / 10h
In the pursuit of actually releasing the updated version of Siri the company promised way back at WWDC 2024 , Apple is taking a page out of OpenAI's book. According to Bloomberg , the company has created a ChatGPT-inspired app to test Siri's new capabilities ahead of the release of the improved voice assistant next year. This new app, called "Veritas" internally, will likely never make its way to





Sinclair Backs Down, Will Resume Airing ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Local Stations
96Gizmodo / 10h
The outrage machine has moved on.





Heritage Foundation Uses Bogus Stat to Push a Trans Terrorism Classification
100+Wired / 10h
By inflating numbers and narrowing definitions, Heritage promotes a false link between transgender identity and violence in its push for the FBI to create a new terrorism category.





Whats your colleges AI policy? Find out here.
Mashable / 10h
Matriculating college students are beginning their higher education journeys with an AI-assisted bump — or so tech companies want you to think. According to a 2024 global survey of students by the Digital Education Council, more than half used AI tools on a weekly basis. The most common was ChatGPT , as well as tools like Grammarly and Microsoft CoPilot. Educators report students leaning on chatb





‘Magic: The Gathering’ Is Boldly Going to ‘Star Trek’ Next Year
Gizmodo / 10h
The venerable card game's 2026 plans include 'Star Trek', more Marvel, and going there and back again with 'The Hobbit.'





AI adoption at work reveals a surprising divide between skeptics fearing risks and realists embracing tools confidently
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Generative AI tools overwhelm many skeptical leaders, while realists harness training and guidance for efficiency and improved outcomes.





What’s behind the massive AI data center headlines?
TechCrunch / 10h
This week on Equity, Anthony Ha and Max Zeff go beyond the headlines to break down what's really going on in these AI infrastructure deals.





Checkout.com’s new $12B valuation is a glass half-full situation
TechCrunch / 10h
Checkout.com is boosting its valuation as part of an employee stock buy-back program, and now says it's profitable.





Electronic Arts will reportedly be acquired for $50B
35TechCrunch / 10h
The rumored buyers of EA include investors like Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.





‘The Social Network’ sequel will focus on Haugen leaks, with Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg
48TechCrunch / 10h
Fifteen years after "The Social Network," director Aaron Sorkin is making a sequel film about Facebook called "The Social Reckoning."





US investigators are using AI to detect child abuse images made by AI
MIT Technology Review / 10h
Generative AI has enabled the production of child sexual abuse images to skyrocket. Now the leading investigator of child exploitation in the US is experimenting with using AI to distinguish AI-generated images from material depicting real victims, according to a new government filing. The Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Crimes Center, which investigates child exploitation across internat





Newly Released Epstein Files Suggest Elon Musk Was Invited to Notorious Island
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Bill Gates and Peter Thiel are also mentioned.





The Social Network 2 is coming next fall and stars Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg
Engadget / 11h
The long-awaited sequel to The Social Network will hit theaters next fall, according to a report by Deadline . The official release date is set for October 9, 2026, which is just about 16 years after the first film dropped. We also have plenty of other information, including the full cast and the actual name of the movie. The official name is The Social Reckoning , which makes sense as the movie





The Complicated Ethics (and Laws) of Smart Glasses
Lifehacker / 11h
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 nearly universal adoption of smartphones in the late 2000s changed more than how we waste time while waiting in lines. With nearly everyone carrying a high-quality camera and microphone in their pocket—and the ability to instan





Longtime Investor Warns the AI Industry Is Set to Collapse for a Basic Financial Reason
Futurism / 11h
While much of the wealth-owning world is positively smitten by the financial promise of large language models (LLMs) and the data centers necessary to power them, one major tech investor is sounding the alarm. Roger McNamee, a career tech financier who made successful bets on companies including Google, Facebook, and Amazon, recently penned an ominous essay in The Guardian , warning that the AI i





How to watch 2025 Ryder Cup highlights on BBC iPlayer — it's *FREE*
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here's our guide on how to watch the 2025 edition of the Ryder Cup for free on BBC iPlayer no matter where you are in the world.





YouTube Music tests AI hosts that share trivia and commentary
28TechCrunch / 11h
YouTube Music's new AI hosts are currently being tested through YouTube Labs, the platform's new hub for AI experiments.





C7 Corvette Buying Guide: Snag a Supercar Bargain
How-To Geek / 11h
The C7 generation of America’s sports car offers supercar performance without the six-figure price tag, making it one of the best bargains on the used market. With sharp handling, a thundering V-8, and unmistakable styling, it delivers an exotic driving experience at a fraction of the cost of European rivals. For enthusiasts seeking maximum thrills per dollar, it’s hard to beat.





American Airlines Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash, But Is Company To Blame?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
On January 29, 2025, we saw a devastating accident near Washington National Airport (DCA), whereby an Army Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter collided with an American Eagle CRJ-700, leading to 67 fatalities. This is the first crash of a US airliner since 2009, and it’s just horribly tragic. As you’d expect, airline crashes typically lead to lawsuits, and the first such suit from the family members of one





Is Silicon Valley Still the Tech Capital?
Wired / 11h
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley recorded in front of a live audience in San Francisco, our hosts discuss Silicon Valley's history and future.





‘Refuse To Buckle, Get Dragged’: Drunk Passenger Dragged Down Aisle In Four-Limb Carry
View from the Wing / 11h
He wouldn’t fasten his seat belt — so police boarded, grabbed his arms and legs, and dragged him the length of the cabin. The bizarre “four-limb carry” left fellow passengers stuck at the gate for hours. Continue reading ...





Microsoft's fix for PC shader compilation stutter could take years to fully implement
Engadget / 11h
Microsoft has a fix for long shader compilation wait times. The system is called Advanced Shader Delivery , and it's being first introduced for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds and games listed on the Xbox app . Just about every PC gamer knows the feeling of booting up a highly anticipated new AAA title, excited to explore its sprawling environments or open world, only to be hit with "compiling shade





Ebola outbreak in DR Congo rages, with 61% death rate and funding running dry
82Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An Ebola outbreak in a southwestern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is escalating quickly, as some health responders say they have less than a tenth of the funding needed to contain the deadly disease. The first case was identified in a 34-year-old pregnant woman on August 20, when she sought care at a local hospital in the Kasai province for fever, bloody vomiting, and hemorrhag





Retail Stores May Soon Use Drones to Chase Thieves
Gizmodo / 11h
Flock Safety's high-tech drones designed for cops are now being offered to private security firms.





Finally, this webcam solves my biggest problem with video meetings - how to make eye contact when looking at a screen on a desk
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
ProHello introduces eye-level video conferencing with biometric security, enhanced audio-visual features, and privacy control.





Our Favorite Wi-Fi Router Is $20 Off
Wired / 11h
Upgrade your whole house to Wi-Fi 7 for just $130.





4 reasons to hold both the American Express Gold and Platinum
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
We know what you're thinking: Why pay hefty annual fees on two cards that earn the same type of points? Well, for us (and many others), it's entirely worthwhile. Indeed, the combined $1,200-plus price tag on The Platinum Card® from American Express and American Express® Gold Card can be confronting. However, the earning rates and perks on these cards differ significantly. If you want to accelerat





Neon, the viral app that pays users to record calls, goes offline after exposing data
Mashable / 12h
Less than 24 hours after receiving attention and going viral, the Neon Mobile app has already exposed users' phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts. Just yesterday, Mashable covered a viral new app that was rising up the App Store charts called Neon. The app paid users to record their phone calls, which Neon then provided to AI companies for training. Mashable warned users at the time to





CEO of Troubled Rocket Startup Throws Shade at the Competition
Gizmodo / 12h
Chris Kemp’s claws were out at the Berkeley Space Symposium earlier this month.





As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
TechCrunch / 12h
We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.





Spotify’s Attempt to Fight AI Slop Falls on Its Face
Futurism / 12h
It’s been clear for a while that a deluge of AI slop is drowning out real music and human artists on Spotify. The platform has become overrun by bots and AI-spun trickery, which have actively been scamming revenue from real bands . Earlier this year, a self-proclaimed “indie rock band” called The Velvet Sundown racked up millions of streams on the streaming service using AI-generated songs. Weeks





Why Your First Smart Home Purchase Is the Most Important
How-To Geek / 12h
Building a smart home is easier than ever, but building a smart home that meets your expectations is a little trickier. Much of the time, your smart home’s trajectory is determined by the very first purchases you make.





How to find out which movies and shows are leaving Prime Video
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Re-Release’s ‘Fire and Ash’ Preview Comes With a Very Silly Catch
38Gizmodo / 12h
Sneak peeks at James Cameron's third 'Avatar' film will play after 'The Way of Water' screenings starting October 3.





Daylight Savings Time Is So Bad, It’s Messing With Our View of the Cosmos
23Gizmodo / 12h
And it’s not clear if anything can be done about the problem.





YouTube Music is testing AI hosts that present relevant stories, trivia and commentary
Engadget / 12h
YouTube just announced YouTube Labs, which is being described as a "new way for users to take our cutting edge AI experiments for a test drive." This looks like a YouTube-centric version of the pre-existing Google Labs , which is another place for folks to test out experimental AI tools. There's already something new to play with here. YouTube Labs is testing AI hosts for its Music app. These hos





More executives depart Hyundai’s air taxi startup Supernal
TechCrunch / 12h
A wider leadership shake-up at Hyundai's electric air taxi startup Supernal is underway just a few weeks after it paused work on its vehicle program and its CEO and CTO left.





Im obsessed with Qualcomms circular mini PC, the UFO. Too bad you cant buy it.
Mashable / 12h
At Snapdragon Summit this year, Qualcomm introduced a new generation of its flagship computer processor — the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip . This is a monster powerhouse that can stand up to the likes of even the mighty Apple M4 processor . At the event, Qualcomm brought some reference devices to show what these chips could actually do, and one mini PC immediately caught my attention. Affectionately





This secure SSD subscription service may well be the perfect protection against physical tampering and a ransomware attack - but it's neither cheap nor fast
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Flexxon launches AI-powered SSD with 1TB storage and subscription based ransomware protection, but speeds below 1,700MB/s may limit its appeal.





Everyone’s still throwing billions at AI data centers
TechCrunch / 12h
From $100 billion OpenAI commitments to $100,000 visa fees, this week showed just how much the tech landscape is shifting. On the latest episode of Equity, Anthony Ha and Max Zeff unpack the AI infrastructure gold rush and tech’s talent shuffle. Watch the full episode for more about: Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by […]





You’ll Never Guess Which Food Just Got Recalled Again for Being Radioactive
Gizmodo / 12h
Okay, you can probably guess.





Chinese Release of “Together” Edited Woman’s Face Onto Gay Man to Censor Same-Sex Couple
Futurism / 12h
Something weird is happening with the release of the Australian horror movie “ Together ,” starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie, and it’s not the plot in which — spoilers! — their bodies start fusing