Saturday, September 20, 2025

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TrumpRx: White House Considering Trump-Branded Prescription Drug Website
400+Gizmodo / 15h
Would you buy drugs from TrumpRx?






Don't Forget to Change These 5 BIOS Settings When Dual-Booting Windows and Linux
33How-To Geek / 13h
Are you dual-booting Windows and Linux but struggling with a clunky boot process and system conflicts? Wondering why your setup feels less smooth than promised? Well, here are five essential BIOS settings that, when changed, can potentially fix these headaches immediately.





I love this hidden iOS 26 feature, and it’s made my Lock Screen better than ever
Latest from TechRadar / 19h
iOS 26 has a new Spatial Scenes feature that adds a 3D effect to your photo wallpapers.






How to watch India vs. Pakistan in the Super Four online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: India vs. Pakistan 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 slowly reaching its dramatic conclusion, with only four teams still in contention to lift the trophy. India and Pakistan have already met in the group stage, but now things are getting serious as they





Hurdle hints and answers for September 21, 2025
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 21
Mashable / 1h
It's the New Moon tonight, and a partial solar eclipse in parts of the world. Skygazers in New Zealand, Antarctica, and the South Pacific will see part of the Sun covered, lit up in a crescent shape. Solar eclipses only occur at the New Moon phase of the lunar cycle (a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility), because that’s the only time the Moon is positioned directly between the





NYT Pips hints, answers for September 21, 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 Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 21, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires knowledge on nicknames and snacks. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new s





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su





The H-1B Visa: Why Is Trump Adding a $100,000 Fee?
28NYT > Technology / 4h
President Trump signed a proclamation on Friday adding a $100,000 fee to visas for skilled foreign workers. Immigration hard-liners have criticized the program for replacing American workers.





Earn 120,000 Southwest Points—Time It Right To Lock In Companion Pass Through 2027
View from the Wing / 6h
With the right application and spend strategy, this 120,000-point bonus can turn into nearly two full years of free Companion Pass travel on Southwest. Continue reading ...





Score Microsoft Office for Windows as a lifetime license for under $50
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is just $49.97 (reg. $219.99) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $49.97 $219.99 Save $170.02 If you’re tired of paying recurring subscription fees just to use Word or Excel , this offer is for you. You can currently grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Of





Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 are already on sale
Engadget / 8h
It's barely been two weeks since Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3 , but you can already find them at a slight discount. The new earbuds are currently listed as $239 on Amazon, which is $10 cheaper than their normal price. The AirPods Pro 3 were introduced at Apple's "Awe Dropping" iPhone event , boasting Live Translation, heart-rate tracking and significant improvements to sound quality and acti





Learn the piano from home with the help of this heavily discounted AI app
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons for $109.97 (reg. $299.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Skoove Skoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription $109.97 $299.99 Save $190.02 If learning piano has been on your bucket list but weekly lessons feel intimidating, expensive, or impossible to fit into your schedule, there’s finally a smarter option. With a Skoove Premium,





This NAS has an integrated UPS and can accommodate more than 180TB of storage, as well as a memory card - but I wonder how much it will actually cost
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Feiniu’s new NAS integrates a UPS, offers more than 180TB of storage, and features a memory card slot, with its pricing yet to be disclosed.





10 Modern Windows Features You Didn’t Know Were Added with Vista
How-To Geek / 8h
Windows Vista is famous for one thing: it wasn't that good of an operating system. Despite being newer and featuring numerous design refinements, it remained in XP's shadow, and when Windows 7 came out, it was all but forgotten.





After a year of searching, I’ve finally found a rival for my favorite earbuds
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Bose’s helping hand pays off in the Skullcandy Method 360, great-sounding mid-range earbuds.





I Finally Cleaned My Filthy Mousepad—It Was Worse Than I Imagined
How-To Geek / 8h
If you’re a gamer or work from home, your mousepad is probably the dirtiest part of your setup—and you might not even realize it. I know I didn’t, and when I cleaned mine, I was shocked by how much grime came out of a pad I'd only been using for six months.





$100,000 H1B Visa Fee Chaos—Passengers Flee Planes To Avoid Leaving U.S. Under Illegal And Counterproductive Policy
31View from the Wing / 8h
Passengers scrambled off planes after Trump’s sudden $100,000 H1B visa fee—an illegal, counterproductive move that disrupted flights and drove skilled workers to stay put in the U.S. Continue reading ...





Weekly Review: September 20, 2025
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I was going to take a review trip this week, but family health issues are keeping me grounded, so I’m hoping it’ll work our next week instead… we’ll see! On the points & travel front, this week the Amex Platinum underwent a refresh, Gulf Air appointed a new CEO, the Park Hyatt Tokyo’s reopening date was announced, Delta revealed new routes Malta an





​'A CRM for cybercriminals' - SpamGPT makes cybercriminals' wildest dreams come true with business-grade marketing tools and features
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
SpamGPT mimics professional marketing platforms, enabling criminals to automate phishing, ransomware, and spam campaigns with AI-powered tools and analytics.





Headphone Burn-In Is Just Audiophile Folklore
How-To Geek / 9h
If you've spent any time on audiophile forums (I'm so sorry) you've probably run into the idea of headphone "burn-in" or "breaking in" a new set of headphones like a new pair of shoes or something. Many audio enthusiasts swear by this and will leave their headphones playing music for hundreds of hours in the belief that it will make them sound better.





Amex Business Platinum Card review: Can the highest-ever bonus and premium perks justify $895 a year?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The Business Platinum Card from American Express overview The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best business rewards cards around, thanks to its large welcome bonus and the sheer number of value-added perks. While it requires some work to take full advantage of them, the effort can pay off, with savings of hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year. Card rating *: ⭐





White House offers more details about potential TikTok deal
47TechCrunch / 10h
The White House press secretary said Americans will hold six of seven board seats in the restructured TikTok, and the video app’s algorithm will be U.S.-controlled.





Your Vinyl Collection Is Slowly Destroying Itself
How-To Geek / 10h
Vinyl's having a big comeback, though of course it's always had its hardcore fans. It's now been joined by a renewed interest in CDs and even cassette tapes, often by people who were born after these formats were common, but Vinyl still holds its own unique niche.





Netflix and Guillermo del Toro Team on ‘Boy in the Iron Box’ Film
27Gizmodo / 10h
del Toro and Netflix's partnership continues with a film based on his and Chuck Hogan's short story series 'The Boy in the Iron Box.'





Black Friday storage bloodbath incoming! Micron, Sandisk set to dramatically increase NAND and DRAM prices, with a direct impact expected on SSD and RAM prices within weeks
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Rising memory spot prices, restrained DDR5 uptake, and SanDisk financial growth point to higher costs for consumers and enterprises.





I've tested a whole load of Shark vacuums, and these are the 3 I'd buy with my own money
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Each of these models will suit a slightly different customer, but they're all excellent.





xAI debuts a faster and more cost-effective version of Grok 4
Engadget / 10h
A few months after the release of Grok 4 and an extremely problematic antisemitic meltdown of its chatbot, xAI is already trying to move on with its latest AI model. Elon Musk's xAI announced the release of Grok 4 Fast , a faster, more efficient reasoning model compared to its recent predecessor. According to xAI, Grok 4 Fast offers similar performance to Grok 4 while using 40 percent fewer think





5 Surprising Car Downgrades That Could Actually Be Huge Upgrades
How-To Geek / 10h
By no means should "downgrading" your car be seen as a bad thing. Especially in this day and age, consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of many critical factors when purchasing a car, whether leasing or buying outright .





Big Tech Tells H-1B Workers Not to Leave Country Due to Trump’s New Policy
84Gizmodo / 10h
Confusion and panic all around.





The funky JBL Go 4 is back to its lowest price this year
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
A great deal for a budget-friendly four-star Bluetooth speaker





10 Affordable Laptop Workspace Upgrades Under $20
How-To Geek / 10h
If you work primarily off a laptop, you’re likely already aware of the productivity and comfort benefits that a few small gadgets can provide. The best part is that many of them can make a meaningful difference without draining your wallet.





Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US
TechCrunch / 11h
Large tech companies have responded to President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to H-1B visa applications by telling employees with those visas to remain in the United States for now.





11 underrated fall travel destinations for 2025
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
As summer turns to fall, travel plans also transition from the beach to leaf-peeping hot spots . But during peak color times , many of those places are often teeming with people. If you'd rather enjoy nature than hordes of other people, this list is for you. We've picked 11 lesser-known fall foliage destinations to visit between late September and late October. From idyllic U.S. towns to stunning





Samsung’s Project Moohan VR headset could launch in October — here’s everything we know
Mashable / 11h
Samsung’s long-rumored Project Moohan looks like it’s finally about to drop. The company’s answer to Apple’s Vision Pro VR headset is reportedly set for an October reveal — complete with a hefty price tag. According to Upload VR , preorders will open on Sept. 29, with a staggered global launch: Oct. 13 in Korea, followed by Oct. 21 worldwide. Moohan was first announced more than two years ago, wi





Economy Flat Bed On The Airbus A321 Floor—Passenger Blocks Exit Row, Crew Shrugs ‘Cool, Cool’
View from the Wing / 11h
A passenger has left his assigned seat and is lying on the cabin floor in the mid‑cabin exit area of what looks to me to be an Airbus A321, using a backpack as a pillow. He’s immediately in front of the exit row seats, in front of a fold‑down jumpseat. He’s unbelted. Continue reading ...





White House Outlines a TikTok Deal With a U.S. Board
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
A potential deal to reduce TikTok’s ties to China would give the app a new board with six American directors out of seven, the White House press secretary said.





EPA scientists were reportedly ordered to halt publication of research papers
20Engadget / 11h
According to a report by The Washington Post , scientists with the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water were ordered by "political appointees" to stop work on studies that were headed for publication, as they'll now be "subject to a new review process." Staffers were reportedly given the instructions in a town hall meeting this week. The only papers exempt are those for which "scient





Asus just launched another 162-inch 4K Micro LED monitor - yes, a monitor, not a TV, and it's almost as big as a wall
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Asus unveils 162-inch ProArt Cinema PQ09U 4K HDR Micro LED monitor, offering unmatched scale, clarity, and advanced creative features.





Nonstop Vs. Direct Flights: What’s The Difference?
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
Is there a difference between a nonstop flight and a direct flight? If you ask the average person, they’d probably assume there isn’t. Meanwhile if you ask a frequent flyer, they probably do know the difference. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at this topic — let’s first talk about nonstop flights, and then we’ll talk about direct flights. What is a nonstop flight? A nonstop flight i





Hate the Windows 11 Widgets Panel? Here's How to Completely Get Rid of It
How-To Geek / 11h
The widgets panel on Windows 11 gives you quick access to information like news, weather, stocks, and more. However, I really don't like it, as it takes up a good amount of taskbar space and often interferes with my workflow by popping up unexpectedly. If you also don't find the widgets panel helpful, here's how you can disable it completely.





What Should We Call OpenAI, XAI and Anthropic When They Are Trillion $ Startups?
Next Big Future / 11h
I live in silicon valley which means I am well aware of the hype around the term Unicorn startups. The unicorn term was coined by Aileen Lee in 2013 for $1B+ private startups. It was not just to quickly get early investors eager to invest in startups. It was in a pre-AI world where billion-dollar ... Read more





An AI Stan Lee Hologram Is Coming to LA Comic Con (Really)
81Gizmodo / 11h
Stan Lee has been dead for nearly a decade, but next week's comic convention will let you chat with his AI recreation, which is...a choice.





I Unboxed The Citi Strata Elite Card—Here’s The Value I Found Waiting Inside
View from the Wing / 11h
I got my card and I was pretty impressed by the packaging. Continue reading ...





Apple’s Small but Powerful iPad Mini Is 20% Off Today
Wired / 12h
Apple’s iPad Mini sports a new CPU and better cameras, and you’ll save a few bucks.





The complicated Subnautica 2 lawsuit just took a bizarre twist
Engadget / 12h
Unlike the joy of exploring the underwater world in Subnautica , diving deeper into the Subnautica 2 lawsuit is the furthest thing from rewarding. The latest update in the convoluted lawsuit between Subnautica 's developer, Unknown Worlds, and its parent company, Krafton, represents a complete 180 with one of the case's key claims. According to a PC Gamer report, Krafton said that "documents rela





I Disabled Windows Startup Apps—Here's How Much Faster My PC Boots
How-To Geek / 12h
If your device takes ages to boot, and you blame it on its age, you’re mistaken. I used to think the same until I found the real culprit—too many apps loading at startup. Turning off unnecessary apps made my device boot faster. I applied this change on two devices, and here’s the difference it made.





Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: A No-Brainer Deal
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
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





DeepSeek Model ‘Nearly 100% Successful’ at Avoiding Controversial Topics
25Gizmodo / 12h
Huawei chipped in on the censorship effort.





Dakota Fanning’s ‘Vicious’ Fatally Flubs a Killer Premise
Gizmodo / 12h
Coming to Paramount+ on October 10, the Bryan Bertino film 'Vicious' had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025.





Laser Processing Units could give traditional CPUs, GPUs and quantum computers a run for their money - but don’t expect them to run Windows anytime soon
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
LightSolver is developing a Laser Processor Unit it claims can challenge quantum systems and GPUs.





Ready to read in color? These are the 3 best color e-readers
Mashable / 12h
Color has finally come to e-readers , opening up a richer digital reading experience for anyone who uses Libby for graphic novels, prefers color epubs , or simply enjoys seeing a book’s cover in full color. But with more devices offering the feature, which one stands