A Sitting President Is Making Billions Off Crypto, Which Feels Like a Bit of an Outrage
200+Futurism / 12h
Before his first presidential bid, TV personality and real estate tycoon Donald Trump was doing just fine, financially speaking. The benefactor of a $5.5 million trust fund, adjusted for inflation — not to mention a $20 million inheritance from his father, split with his siblings — Trump's actual net worth has always been a hazy target for estimates . As he left office in 2021, Trump's net worth
Musk’s $1T pay package is full of watered-down versions of his own broken promises
99TechCrunch / 16h
Musk used to say Tesla would make 20 million cars and one million humanoid robots per year. The company's board wants far less than that in exchange for $1 trillion.
The iPhone 17 Pro could come with a smaller Dynamic Island, according to another last-minute rumor
Latest from TechRadar / 15h
There's been a lot of chatter around the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17, and it may be changing this year.
One of the most ambitious Chinese mini PC vendors has paired a Ryzen 9800X3D CPU with a Pro RTX 5000 Ada MXM GPU - and the results are mindblowing
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
FEVM’s FA65G mini PC combines a Ryzen 9800X3D CPU and RTX 4080 MXM GPU inside a 2.5-liter Mac Studio-inspired chassis.
How to watch Italy vs. Slovenia online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Italy vs. Slovenia in EuroBasket 2025 is available to live stream for free on RaiPlay . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NBA is not back for some time, so how should dedicated hoops fans stay sane over this tough period? Do not fear, because EuroBasket 2025 is providing all the entertainment you need, with some of the best players in the w
How to watch Turkey vs. Spain online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Turkey vs. Spain in World Cup qualifiers for free on RTVE . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Spain might be fresh from winning Euro 2024 and making the final of the Nations League , but an away fixture against Turkey is still exceptionally tough. The likes of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams will need to be at their brilliant best to ge
How to watch Germany vs. Northern Ireland online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Germany vs. Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifiers for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Germany kick off their World Cup qualification campaign against Northern Ireland. It's a game the home side are expected to win, but at this stage, fans will be looking for top sides to build some momentum and establish a st
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 7, 2025
Mashable / 2h
It's a special lunar night tonight, it's the September Full Moon, and a total lunar eclipse. Let's find out what's happening with the moon tonight, Sept. 7. What is today’s moon phase? As of Sunday, Sept. 7, the moon phase is Full Moon, meaning 100% will be lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation . This Sunday’s moon is a Full Moon, so your skies will be nice and bright.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 7, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new 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 set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 7, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game 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. However, we have you covered! Below are
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
Hurdle hints and answers for September 7, 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
Bitcoin Road to $110,000
Next Big Future / 7h
Bitcoin has increased in price from less than penny ($0.003 in 2010) to $110,000 today in 2025. Bitcoin is up 18% in 2025 and was up as much as 31% last month. Buying into Bitcoin early in 2017 would have been at prices below $1000 and there would have been over 100X returns. Late 2013 ... Read more
Boat-Attacking Orcas Are Back for Vengeance
Futurism / 7h
Pods of killer whales are once again attacking boats along the coast of Spain, striking fear into the hearts of local sailors. As Live Science reports , the orcas have been singling out sailboats and tearing off their rudders, again drawing attention to the large sea mammals' changing behavior, with experts suggesting that orcas are teaching each other how to take down sailing vessels. While scie
Get a lifetime subscription to the "ChatGPT for investors" for under $60
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Sterling Stock Picker is an AI-powered stock education tool that helps you invest with confidence, and it’s only $55.19 for life right now. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock Picker Sterling Stock Picker: Lifetime Subscription $55.19 $486 Save $430.81 Getting started in the stock market can feel like gambling when you don’t know where to begin. But investing isn’t just about luck
Turn your life into a memoir with this AI-powered nonfiction book generator
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Produce your next nonfiction manuscript with this AI-powered nonfiction book generator; a lifetime subscription to Youbooks is on sale for just $49 (reg. $540). Opens in a new window Credit: Youbooks Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator: Lifetime Subscription $49 $540 Save $491 Are you someone who always has creative ideas but lacks the know-how to bring them to life? With the help of AI
Is Local AI the Unexpected Fix to the Obsolescence of Robot Vacuums?
Gizmodo / 8h
The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone uses AI to sort out how, where, and when to clean your house—even without an internet connection.
Lab Mice Exposed to Microplastics Show Signs of Dementia
34Futurism / 8h
Should you be worried that your brain probably contains enough plastic to fashion a disposable spoon ? Yes, new research suggests : you should. In a new study published in the journal Environmental Research Communications , researchers found that mice which were regularly exposed to microplastics in their diet developed symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, in less th
The Robot Vacuum’s Next Humble Trick: Climbing Stairs
Gizmodo / 8h
At IFA 2025, we noticed that nearly every major robot vacuum maker is setting stakes in the stair-climbing frontier.
Why is an Amazon-backed AI startup making Orson Welles fan fiction?
TechCrunch / 9h
This is a bad idea.
LG debuts 37-inch 4K monitor with its own operating system and the ability to power your laptop - shame it just sounds like a glorified rebadged TV
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
LG’s 37U730SA-W combines 4K IPS visuals, laptop charging, and webOS apps, though its monitor-versus-TV identity remains uncertain.
“Scott Kirby Promised Me A Refund”—And United’s AI Chatbot Fell For It
View from the Wing / 9h
Andrew Gao, who works at an AI startup, put the United virtual assistant through its paces when it wasn't giving the help that he was looking for. Continue reading ...
Why a Cinnamon Desktop Environment Is Best for Linux Newcomers
How-To Geek / 9h
Switching to Linux can feel overwhelming, but choosing the right desktop environment makes all the difference. If you want something intuitive, reliable, and welcoming, the Cinnamon desktop environment may be the perfect starting point.
NBA 2K26 feels like a course correction from last year’s controversial changes
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Polishing the court to a sheen
This WiZ smart bulb may not be the brightest, but its colorful LED filament puts a modern twist on a vintage classic
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
This eye-catching and colorful filament smart bulb from WiZ stands out from the crowd.
Withings Updates ScanWatch 2 With 35-Day Battery Life the Apple Watch Could Only Dream Of
Gizmodo / 9h
The latest OS version for Withings's smartwatch-in-disguise also brings updates to sleep tracking and health metrics.
AI Chatbots Are Having Conversations With Minors That Would Land a Human on the Sex Offender Registry
25Futurism / 9h
Online safety watchdogs have found that AI chatbots posing as popular celebrities are having troubling conversations with minors. Topics range from flirting to simulated sex acts — wildly inappropriate conversations that could easily a real person a well-deserved spot on a sex offender registry, but which aren't resulting in so much as a slap on the wrist for billion-dollar tech companies. Accord
Wired Earbuds Are So Back
25Gizmodo / 9h
Love active noise cancellation, but hate dealing with battery life? Belkin made wired ANC earbuds just for you.
Weekly Review: September 06, 2025
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m spending the weekend with my family (including my mom). I hope to wrap up my current trip report series this coming week, and then head out on my next review trip the week after that. On the points & travel front, this week Southwest announced it would offer free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members, WestJet revealed a huge aircraft order with Boein
A New Graphic Novel Will Chronicle How ‘Star Wars’ Got Made
26Gizmodo / 10h
You've probably seen the making of 'Star Wars: A New Hope' before, but have you read it quite like 'Lucas Wars' is offering?
"You Had to Be There" review: Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and other comedy legends reveal their shared showbiz start
Mashable / 10h
Even the most devoted comedy nerd may not realize how many truly iconic comedies of past and present might never have existed if it weren't for a single theatrical production. Everything from Only Murders in the Building and Schitt's Creek to SCTV and Saturday Night Live can be linked back to a 1972 Toronto production of Godspell, which boasted such not-yet-famous performers as Martin Short, Euge
Why Hollywood Should Steal More Tricks From Video Games
How-To Geek / 10h
Video games have a long history of referencing, homaging, and sometimes plainly ripping off films. Without the cinematic influences of Scarface , Starship Troopers , and The Matrix , we wouldn't have games like Grand Theft Auto , Halo , and Max Payne .
In case you want to watch a video tutorial underwater, Ulefone has a waterproof tablet with a projector and a humongous 24,200mAh battery
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Ulefone Armor Pad 5 Ultra combines a projector, floodlights, an oversized battery, rugged certifications, and a heavy build into a survivalist-style tablet.
Lenovo's new 5K 40-inch curved monitor can push 140W power, enough for a MacBook Pro, but I'm more impressed by its 2.5G Ethernet port
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Lenovo unveils new ThinkVision P40WD-40 curved ultrawide monitor at IFA 2025 with 140W charging and integrated 2.5G Ethernet port.
New Automated Extortion Software Is So Devious You Won't Believe It
Futurism / 10h
A new form of "infostealer" malware can automatically detect when you open porn on your browser, screenshot what you're looking at, take a photo of you through your webcam, and send it all to a hacker, Wired reports . It's a horrifying evolution in sextortion schemes, the criminal act of coercing someone by threatening to release private and sexual images. And it can make the nightmarish threats
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Amex review: Mid-tier benefits for Delta loyalists
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card overview The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card is a good choice for Delta loyalists who need a boost to reach their elite status goals. This card offers valuable perks, including an annual companion certificate, priority boarding and a free checked bag on Delta flights. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐½ * Card rating is based on the opinion of TPG's edi
Nvidia Is Not Happy With the Gain AI Act, Says As Much
Gizmodo / 11h
It's no huge surprise that Nvidia, a Chinese corporation and currently the world's biggest company, would take aim at laws that might potentially restrict the competitiveness of foreign technology.
Anthropic agrees to settle authors AI lawsuit for $1.5 billion
Mashable / 11h
AI company Anthropic has agreed to settle a lawsuit from authors. The cost: $1.5 billion. A judge still needs to approve the settlement, but lawyers representing the group of authors celebrated the major update in the case. "As best as we can tell, it’s the largest copyright recovery ever," Justin Nelson, a lawyer for the authors, told the Associated Press . "It is the first of its kind in the AI
The Ivalice Chronicles team had to remake the original Final Fantasy Tactics' source code from scratch
Engadget / 11h
The Square Enix team behind Final Fantasy Tactics — The Ivalice Chronicles didn't just remaster the iconic strategy RPG, they had to go through the trouble of remaking the source code from scratch, according to Bloomberg . In an interview with Bloomberg 's Jason Schreier, the game's director Kazutoyo Maehiro explained the arduous process of designing The Ivalice Chronicles, which is set to releas
Tethering vs. Public Wi-Fi: 7 Great Reasons to Ditch Free Hotspots
How-To Geek / 11h
It used to be that public Wi-Fi hotspots were few and far between. These days, however, you have to scroll through a list of choices as every store, restaurant, and public restroom offers you "free" Wi-Fi.
‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Anime Gets Delayed Into 2026
Gizmodo / 11h
You'll have to wait a little longer to see Kamome Shirahama's 'Witch Hat Atelier' get brought to animated life.
Save a whopping $550 on an HP Omen 16 with an RTX 5050 – plus get Battlefield 6 for free
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
A good price for a budget gaming laptop
Expedia Hotel Site Wants Tips—But You Booked The Room Yourself
View from the Wing / 11h
Trivago, the Expedia-controlled hotel metasearch site, has a new side hustle: panhandling for tips. Continue reading ...
Amazon Startup Announces Plans to "Finish" Orson Welles' Lost Film With 43 Minutes of AI-Generated Footage
Futurism / 11h
Recently, a minor miracle was achieved in the world of film preservation. A long-lost version of "A Better Tomorrow II" (1987), John Woo's sequel to his heroic bloodshed classic "A Better Tomorrow" (1986), was discovered and is now slated to be released to the public. For nearly 40 years, Woo's preferred cut of the Hong Kong action movie had been considered destroyed. When it was being made, the
Can Tesla Be Sued If the 2025 CEO Pay Package is Approved?
Next Big Future / 12h
Tesla is now reincorporated in Texas so Texas laws are what matter for the new 2025 pay package. The shareholders will vote November 6 on the new pay package. Texas laws limit shareholder litigation over approved pay packages. Texas require shareholders to hold at least 3% of outstanding shares to file a lawsuit, and Tesla ... Read more
Tesla to Outprofit Nvidia 5X—The Secret $20 Trillion CEO Plan Explained!
Next Big Future / 12h
Everyone is misunderstanding the 2025 TESLA CEO Pay Plan. It is a $20 Trillion Plan NOT $8.5 Trillion market capitialization target. Adjusted EBITDA is a better measure of true company earnings without one time charges. Tesla having fast growth to 25 times more adjusted EBITDA will be five times more “true profitability” than Nvidia. Fast ... Read more
How To Redeem Alaska Atmos Rewards Points For Best Value
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Alaska Atmos Rewards (formerly Alaska Mileage Plan) has long been a favorite points currency among miles & points geeks, given the carrier’s unique array of airline partners, generous stopover policy, and attractive redemption rates. The program has undergone some major changes in recent times, so in this post, I’d like to take an in-depth look at this points currency. How do you earn Atmos Rewar
I tested the AI-enhanced Geekom A9 Max mini PC - and the superb performance makes it a must-have pro-grade office machine
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Packing in the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU with integrated NPU and Radeon 890M graphics, the GEEKOM A9 Max has plenty to offer, making it an ideal option for professionals, creators, and the latest generation of AI-enhanced enthusiasts.
The 5 coolest TVs at IFA 2025
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There was no shortage of cool TVs at IFA 2025. Here are five of the coolest ones we saw at the show.
Porsche and Audi's EVs can now recharge on any Tesla Supercharger in North America
Engadget / 12h
Starting September 9, Porsche and Audi will be the latest non-Tesla brands to utilize the Supercharger network. The two automakers announced that some of their owners will get adapters that allow them to charge via the NACS port, which Tesla developed and opened up to other automakers. The rollout comes after the Volkswagen Group, which owns both Porsche and Audi, announced that it would implemen
7 Wallpaper Engine Alternatives for Mac Users
How-To Geek / 12h
One of the most versatile and popular wallpaper apps ever made is unfortunately only available to Windows users. This has been a sore point for Mac users for a while, and with good reason, given what
