Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Technology News and More...



Ridiculous: SpinTel’s NBN 500 plan gets a last-minute price cut to just AU$64p/m

200+Latest from TechRadar / 3h
SpintTel's NBN 500 plan was already great value, but it's now received a huge price cut just days before the official NBN 500 launch – it's a no-brainer in our opinion.






Charlie Kirk killed during live event at Utah college as internet reacts in horror
500+Mashable / 8h
Conservative political leader Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college on Sept. 9, as reported by President Donald Trump and the New York Times . Kirk was an outspoken right-wing media figure and the leader of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth activist organization. Kirk rose to social media prominence in 2012 at just 18, and in the years since, he transformed Turni





Trump Says Charlie Kirk Is Dead After Being Shot in Neck at Utah Event
1KGizmodo / 9h
Videos of the shooting have been posted to X.






Hurdle hints and answers for September 11, 2025
Mashable / 31min
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 Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong online for free
Mashable / 31min
TL;DR: Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong 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 off to a flying start, and we're expecting more of the same in the coming days. Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong is the next fixture on the schedule, with fans expecting a confident win from Bangladesh.





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 11, 2025
Mashable / 31min
Wondering why the moon looks a little smaller tonight? That's because we've just hit day 19 of the lunar cycle. 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. Let's find out what's happening with the moon t





Canadian Man Falsely Named as Charlie Kirk’s Shooter on Social Media
NYT > Technology / 44min
The 77-year-old former banker, who lives in Toronto, said he was “shocked” by the speed at which his photograph spread online.





Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation
36TechCrunch / 1h
The AI-powered search startup's valuation jumped from $18 billion two months earlier.





This security app deliberately slows down internet speeds to encourage your kids to log off their Snapchat accounts
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Firewalla App 1.66 adds fake slowdown parental controls, AI network tools, Suricata detection, and dual-connection tracking for homes and businesses.





Pentagon begins deploying new satellite network to link sensors with shooters
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
The first 21 satellites in a constellation that could become a cornerstone for the Pentagon's Golden Dome missile defense shield successfully launched from California Wednesday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Falcon 9 took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, at 7:12 am PDT (10:12 am EDT; 14:12 UTC) and headed south over the Pacific Ocean, heading for an orbit over the poles bef





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 11, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 11, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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 11, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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





Dynabook just launched a trio of laptops each weighing 849g - and I can't believe that's barely heavier than two cans of Coke
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
At 849g Dynabook’s new G8, G6, and GS laptops bring Intel Ultra processors, 16GB memory, and 13.3-inch WUXGA displays.





The iPhone Air Looks Like a Wild Preview for Apple AR Glasses
Gizmodo / 2h
Apple's super-thin iPhone Air is the future in more ways than one.





Charlie Kirk Assassinated at 31: Shocking Tribute + Tesla’s Megablock Megapack Revolution
Next Big Future / 3h
Tesla News Wednesday Show opens with somber reflections on the tragic assassination of conservative media figure Charlie Kirk at age 31, described as a bridge-builder in politics who influenced young audiences and aligned with Trump. Hosts express condolences from figures like Elon Musk, Trump, and Vance, note flags at half-staff. Tesla/TSLA: Stock flirted with $355 ... Read more





This portable SSD has a unique anti-theft feature, and you can even track it via Apple's Find My App should it be lost or stolen
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
TeamGroup’s EXPERT P34F SSD combines Apple’s Find My tracking, compact design, and strong portability to prioritize security alongside everyday performance.





Fujifilm unveils its first ever cinema camera – it’s a mighty medium-format model with 8K video and film simulations
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The pricey GFX Eterna 55 has the tools to break into a fierce market





‘War Is Here’: The Far-Right Responds to Charlie Kirk Shooting With Calls for Violence
2KWired / 4h
Prominent far-right figures and elected officials have called for vengeance following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.





Nvidia's biggest customers are lining up to take it down using ASICs and Broadcom could be the winner of that battle
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Broadcom secures fourth custom XPU client, believed to be OpenAI, joining Meta, Google and ByteDance in turning to ASICs to reduce reliance on Nvidia GPUs.





Videos of Charlie Kirk’s Shooting Spread Rapidly on Social Media
3KNYT > Technology / 5h
First posted to X, they amassed millions of views on Instagram, Threads, YouTube and Telegram within hours.





Pop Mart Unleashes Its Blind Box ‘Chucky’ Collection Just in Time for Halloween
Gizmodo / 5h
Move over, Labubu, the 'Child's Play' slasher icon is your real friend till the end.





The JBL Bar 500 is over 50% off at Amazon, sitting at a new record-low price by hundreds
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $350: The JBL Bar 500 soundbar is on sale at Amazon for only $299.95, down from the normal price of $649.95. That's a massive 54% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. It also comes with free access to Amazon Music for 90 days. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Bar 500 $299.95 at Amazon $649.95 Save $350.00 plus get free access to Amazon Music for 90 days You've probab





No Annual Fee Mesa Homeowners Card: Too Good To Be True?
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Update : The card has a new offer for both new and existing members whereby you can earn 50,000 bonus points if you refer two people and spend $10,000 on the card, so I’ve updated the post to reflect that. Thanks to View from the Wing for flagging this. Link: Apply now for the Mesa Homeowners Card We recently saw the introduction of the Mesa Homeowners Card . Okay, that’s not exactly the sexiest





Amazon is reportedly developing separate AR glasses for customers and its drivers
Engadget / 5h
Amazon may be muscling into the field of augmented reality glasses. According to a report by The Information , sources claimed that the company is working on AR glasses for consumers, allegedly with plans to release the product in late 2026 or early 2027. Insiders told the publication that the project, internally dubbed Jayhawk, would equip AR glasses with microphones, speakers, a camera and a fu





Exactly Six Months Ago, the CEO of Anthropic Said That in Six Months AI Would Be Writing 90 Percent of Code
Futurism / 5h
With so many wild predictions flying around about the future AI, it’s important to occasionally take a step back and check in on what came true — and what hasn’t come to pass. Exactly six months ago , Dario Amodei, the CEO of massive AI company Anthropic, claimed that in half a year, AI would be "writing 90 percent of code." And that was the worst-case scenario; in just three months, he predicted





September 2025 Best Credit Card Bonus Offers
View from the Wing / 5h
Every month I post what I find are the best credit card offers out there. Some of last month's best credit card offers are gone or changed. Here's the current up to date list of best credit card offers right now - the most lucrative bonuses available. Continue reading ...





Score the 65-inch LG evo AI TV for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $150: As of Sept. 10, get the LG 65-Inch Class QNED evo AI 4K TV for $849.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 15% and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon LG 65-Inch Class QNED Evo AI 4K TV $849.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $150 Looking to bring home a new TV for the fall, but don't want to spend a couple of paychecks? You don't have to d





Ultimaker debuts secure 3D printer range without Wi-Fi, cameras but with hacker-proof firmware and chassis
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Secure Line 3D printers sidestep potential vulnerabilities by operating offline with USB-only workflows.





Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dead at 31
500+Wired / 6h
Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.





The AirPods Pro 3 Are Missing Something In The Box
How-To Geek / 6h
The AirPods Pro 3 are here, and they're a huge jump from the AirPods Pro 2 in almost every way. But I hope you have a cable lying around, because Apple is not shipping one with its newest earbuds.





Only 20% of ransomware is not powered by AI, but expect that number to drop even further in 2025
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
AI Tools are transforming ransomware, phishing, and malware attacks – requiring proactive defenses, automation, and human oversight to maintain cybersecurity resilience.





As Apple pursues AI, spare a thought for the poor HomePod
Engadget / 6h
When the video kicking off Apple's "Awe dropping" event began yesterday, I was pleased to see a HomePod in the opening shot. I hadn't given any thought to Apple's beleaguered smart home speaker in ages, so I was all set for Tim Cook and crew to deliver an actual surprise and reveal new stuff for HomePod. When the entire presentation then passed without another peep about the product, I was disapp





Hisenses new 55-inch E6 QLED 4K Fire TV is on sale for its lowest price ever on Amazon
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $142: The new 55-inch Hisense E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV is on sale on Amazon for just $287.99 (normally $429.99) as of Sept. 10. At 33% off, it's never been cheaper. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch E6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV $287.99 at Amazon $429.99 Save $142 We're creeping up on Black Friday season, the absolute best time to find a great deal on a TV. But if your curre





Access 1000s of preloaded games with this retro console on sale for under $90
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is packed with thousands of retro and 3D games, 4K support, dual operating systems, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity — all for $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping. Opens in a new window Credit: Kinhank Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator $89.97 $159.99 Save $70.02 Summer may be fading, but that doesn’t mean your entertainment has to. If





HBO Max is going to get a lot more expensive, CEO promises
Engadget / 6h
David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, plans to make HBO more expensive, and passwords a lot harder to share, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Zaslav shared his general outlook on the state of television at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, with the main theme being that HBO Max's content is good and Zaslav thinks he should be charging a lot more for it. "The





This new robot mower switches between LiDAR, RTK and cameras to make sure it never gets lost


Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Mammotion's latest lawnbot can handle shade, poor satellite signal, and yards filled with obstructions.





Apple says the iPhone Air will offer MacBook Pro performance –but how true is that?
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The A19 Pro chip allows the iPhone to offer MacBook Pro levels of performance, Apple says. But is that really the case?





The iPhone Air is being roasted on social media, but they’re the missing the point about thin phones
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Apple just debuted the iPhone Air, and if our TikTok comments are anything to go by, people hate it.





Universal Executive Regrets Most Hilarious, Perfect Part of ‘Fast and Furious’ Franchise
Gizmodo / 7h
There are many contenders for what that might refer to, but she was talking about going into space in 'F9.'





I've Bought Every Flagship iPhone, But This Year I'm Skipping the 17 Pro
How-To Geek / 7h
Apple's first Pro smartphone arrived in 2019 as the iPhone 11 Pro, and ever since then I’ve routinely purchased the latest Pro Max model. This year I'm skipping the recently introduced iPhone 17 Pro, and this significant change is not a decision I have taken lightly.





Court rejects Verizon claim that selling location data without consent is legal
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Verizon lost an attempt to overturn a $46.9 million fine for selling customer location data without its users' consent. The US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit rejected Verizon's challenge in a ruling issued today. The Federal Communications Commission fined the three major carriers last year for violations revealed in 2018 . The companies sued the FCC in three different courts, with varying





After Ukrainian testing, drone detection radar doubles range with simple software patch
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
As part of its unprovoked invasion, Russia has been firing massed waves of drones and missiles into Ukraine for years, though the tempo has been raised dramatically in recent months. Barrages of 700-plus drones now regularly attack Ukraine during overnight raids. Russia also appears to have upped the ante dramatically by sending at least 19 drones into Poland last night, some of which were shot d





Burger King hacked - ethical hackers crack fast food security, and find it's as fragile as a French fry
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Ethical hackers uncovered catastrophic flaws in Burger King systems, from weak passwords to leaked drive-through audio, exposing fragile cybersecurity practices.





Buy British Airways Club Avios With 40% Bonus (1.64 Cents Per Avios)
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Buying airline points strategically can make a lot of sense , especially for first and business class redemptions, where redeeming points represents a disproportionately good deal. British Airways Club has just launched a bonus on purchased Avios, which some people might find to be worthwhile. While the program frequently sold Avios at a discount back in the day, it’s pretty rare to see this nowa





Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent
TechCrunch / 7h
In a blog post shared Wednesday, Mira Murati's startup offered a rare glimpse into some of work its doing to improve AI models.





Save 72% on a lifetime license to MS Office 2021 for Mac
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $59.97 (reg. $219), but only through Sept. 14. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License $59.97 $219 Save $159.03 If you’re a Mac user juggling work, home projects, or running a business , this one’s worth your attention. Right now, you can grab a l





A Useful Ghost review: Making out with a vacuum is the tip of the iceberg in this haunted comedy
Mashable / 7h
Yes, in A Useful Ghost , there's a make-out scene between a man and a vacuum cleaner. Several actually. And none in the way you'd imagine. (Unless... were you immediately imagining nipple play ?) Admittedly, the image of a man cradling a vacuum in the movie's trailer is what put it toward the top of my must-sees out of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival . I value cinema that shows me so





How to Enable the God Folder on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 7h
If you’ve been using Windows for quite some time now, then you must have heard about God Mode. Don’t worry if you haven’t heard about it before, as I will share everything about Windows God Mode and how it completely changed the way I use my Windows PC.





AMD Megapod set to face Nvidia's Superpod with a 256-GPU rack full of Instinct MI500 chips
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
AMD’s planned MegaPod may feature 256 MI500 GPUs in a three-rack design, targeting high-performance computing against Nvidia’s SuperPod.





The PS Plus Game Catalog additions include Persona 5 Tactica and WWE 2K25
Engadget / 7h
On Wednesday, Sony rolled out its September Game Catalog additions for PS Plus subscribers. This month's entries run the gamut from turn-based tactics to survival horror and pro wrestling. Persona 5 Tactica (PS5/ PS4) may be the most critically acclaimed title in the batch. The 2023 Persona spinoff takes the mainline games' battles and shifts them into grid-based tactics. Think XCOM with Phantom





We Already Know How Much Faster the iPhone 17 Is
Lifehacker / 7h
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 iPhone 17 series has left the realm of mere rumor. Apple announced its four new iPhones at yesterday's " Awe Dropping " event—the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. All four use the company's new A19 c





NASA Announces Possible Discovery of Life on Mars by Comically Sucking Up to Trump
Futurism / 7h
NASA made a big splash today, announcing that its Mars Perseverance rover had spotted "potential biosignatures" last year while examining a rock covered in unusual spots. It was a compelling finding, to say the least, with scientists suggesting that "leopard spots" on a rock may have been left behind by microbial life metabolizing minerals inside the rock. If confirmed, it would be the first time





‘Every Worker Is Indian’: Here’s Why It Seems Like Nobody At London Heathrow Is British
View from the Wing / 7h
A viral video claims “every worker is Indian” at London Heathrow Airport—here’s why it can seem like no British staff are there, and what’s really behind it. Continue reading ...





Cyberscam groups who stole $10 billion from Americans sanctioned by US
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Almost two dozen groups and individuals sanctioned by the OFAC for scamming US citizens.





The standard iPhone 17 might just be the best-value iPhone ever – here's why
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Apple's new base model might not seem immediately interesting, but it brings upgrades in all the right areas.





'Four years too late': after a 5-year wait for Spotify Lossless, ex subscribers are reacting – and it's not good
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Spotify Lossless is on the way, but some users are still waiting for the arrival of features that have been around for years.





‘Stranger Things’ Hellfire Club Catch-Up: Season 3
Gizmodo / 7h
Let's recap what happened during that highly eventful summer in Hawkins before season five premieres this fall.





How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds
TechCrunch / 8h
Here's how you can turn off autoplaying videos and GIFs on Facebook, Instagram, X, Twitter, and Threads.





HBO Max is “way underpriced,” Warner Bros. Discovery CEO says
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Someone might want to tell David Zaslav to read the room. Despite people’s ongoing frustration with the rising prices of streaming services—and just about everything else —the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) thinks that there is reason for HBO Max to charge more. Zaslav shared his sentiments while speaking at the Goldman Sachs Cornucopia + Technology conference today in San Francisco. The Hol





Ousted CDC director to testify before Senate after RFK Jr. called her a liar
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was ousted last month after mere weeks in the role , is set to testify before the Senate next week about what was behind her dramatic downfall, as well as the ongoing chaos at the public health agency under health secretary and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a hearing last Thursday before the





Top Democrat Calls for Congressional Probe Into Ties Between Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Thiel
300+Gizmodo / 8h
Thiel was one of many whose financial ties to the dead financier should be probed, a prominent senator believes.





OpenAI Signs $300 Billion Data Center Pact With Tech Giant Oracle
NYT > Technology / 8h
The funding covers more than half of the A.I. data centers that OpenAI plans to build in the U.S. over the next several years.





This Thunderbolt 5 docking station can do something no other can: combine two 10GbE LAN ports to deliver a virtual 20Gbps connection
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 dock combines dual 10GbE ports into a 20Gbps virtual connection, and includes 2.5GbE Ethernet and multi-display support.





New 50,000 Point Bonus: No-Fee Mesa Card Pays Points On Your Mortgage + 3X On Daycare, Taxes & Insurance
View from the Wing / 8h
When I got the card there wasn't a bonus, but I did receive their summer spending promotion with over 50,000 points for spend on the card over three months and I'm about to complete that. Right now, though, there's another 50,000 point bonus offer - open to both new and existing cardmembers. Continue reading ...





Apple is slowly morphing AirPods into an always-on wearable
Engadget / 8h
The AirPods Pro 3 Apple introduced at the iPhone 17 event yesterday have better active noise cancellation and foam-filled ear tips, but their most important new feature is a subtle one: Apple came up with even more reasons for you to never take them out. Wearing headphones while you're talking to someone or interacting in public was at one point a social faux pas, but the ubiquity of AirPods and





I tried JBL’s ultra-cheap on-ear headphones and I’d happily recommend them – if it wasn't for this one problem
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I tested these cheap on-ear headphones from JBL and although they had some strong qualities, I probably won’t be coming back to them.





5 key features missing from AirPods Pro 3 I'd hoped for (and why they matter)
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Apple's third-generation Pro AirPods arrived on September 9, but they're not quite the massive update I'd hoped for after three years.





A 36-Year-Old Woman Developed an Insatiable Craving for Bleach. Scientists Now Know Why
Gizmodo / 8h
Her doctors described it as an "odd case of pica."





Actress Fined $1,300+ For Bringing Jasmine Flower String Into Australia
24One Mile at a Time / 8h
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard a story like this, and it almost certainly won’t be the last time either… Celebrity fined for not declaring flowers in Australia Indian actress Navya Nair recently traveled to Australia for the Onam celebrations (a Hindu cultural festival), organized by the Malayali Association of Victoria. She flew from Kochi (COK) to Singapore (SIN) to Melbourne (MEL) in Si





Mars rock discovery makes strongest case for past life, scientists reveal
Mashable / 8h
A Mars rock sample collected last summer shows chemical fingerprints that might be traces of past microbe activity, though non-biological explanations are still possible, according to NASA . The Perseverance rover found the rock in July 2024. The drilled sample, nicknamed Sapphire Canyon , is now the strongest clue scientists have that life once existed on ancient Mars, according to the U.S. spac





Here's How the Pixel Watch Compares to the New Apple Watches
Lifehacker / 8h
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 . Apple recently announced the features coming to the new Series 11 and Ultra 3 Apple Watches. We have highlights here of what was in that announcement , and everything we know about





Meta tests letting anyone rate Community Notes
Engadget / 8h
As part of a new test, Meta will let anyone rate a Community Note or request one for a post, Meta's Chief Information Security Officer Guy Rosen shared on X . After testing the feature in March, the company formally introduced Community Notes as a replacement for its fact-checking program in April of this year. You have to apply to actually write Community Notes, but Meta's new test means that an





These Simple Tweaks Made Edge My Favorite Browser
How-To Geek / 8h
Microsoft Edge feels like a billboard more than a browser, which is why I've never used it as my default. Recently, though, I installed Windows on a laptop that was too old to run even a regular browser, so I ended up spending some time with Edge. Turns out, it can be a solid browser with a few tweaks.





Google Says the Open Web Is Now in "Rapid Decline"
Futurism / 8h
In a major change in tune, Google has admitted that the "open web is already in rapid decline" — despite being adamant for months that the " web is thriving ." As first spotted by The Verge , the tech giant attempted to dissuade regulators from breaking up its advertising tech business, arguing that doing so would harm publishers who rely on advertising revenue. Google argued that splitting up it





Senator blasts Microsoft for making default Windows vulnerable to “Kerberoasting”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A prominent US senator has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Microsoft for “gross cybersecurity negligence,” citing the company’s continued use of an obsolete and vulnerable form of encryption that Windows uses by default. In a letter to FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson, Sen. Ron Wyden (D–Ore.) said an investigation his office conducted into the 2024 ransomware breach of the healt





One of Google’s new Pixel 10 AI features has already been removed
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Google is one of the most ardent proponents of generative AI technology, as evidenced by the recent launch of the Pixel 10 series. The phones were announced with more than 20 new AI experiences, according to Google. However, one of them is already being pulled from the company's phones. If you go looking for your Daily Hub, you may be disappointed. Not that disappointed, though, as it has been pu





Scientists Stunned as Tiny Algae Keep Moving Inside Arctic Ice
Gizmodo / 8h
The finding overturns a previous belief that microbes in extreme conditions are barely getting by in their uninviting homes.





‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Is Killer With Some Filler, and a Whole Lot of Flashy Anime Action
Gizmodo / 8h
The first installment in the farewell trilogy releases September 12 in theaters and IMAX.





Senators Demand Answers From Mark Zuckerberg on WhatsApp Security
NYT > Technology / 9h
Three Republican senators sent a letter to Meta’s chief executive on Wednesday asking him to respond to whistle-blower allegations over security flaws.





Google Is Telling People DOGE Never Existed
62Gizmodo / 9h
Wouldn't that be nice, though?





Sony is rolling out a PlayStation parental controls mobile app
Engadget / 9h
Sony is finally catching up to something Nintendo and Microsoft have had for years. The new PlayStation Family app mainly serves as a mobile extension of on-console parental controls. However, parents also get a few extra perks in the mobile version. The app includes a "thoughtfully guided" onboarding process. (I imagine many people will prefer their phone or tablet over the console for that.) On





My Ringconn Gen 2 has finally got a feature it has needed since launch
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Thanks to firmware update 3.11.0 RingConn Gen 2 – and Gen 2 Air – users finally have automatic workout detection.





JetBlue takes aim at Spirit in 9-route Fort Lauderdale expansion; adds new South America city
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
JetBlue is making a big push in South Florida, where it will add a host of routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) later this year. The New York-based carrier's expansion unveiled Wednesday includes the return of several international destinations from the airport — and some it's never served from Fort Lauderdale. Among them: Cali, Colombia, an all-new destination for Je





Alaska Airlines flash sale: Fly to Seoul for 20K Atmos points one-way or BOGO cash fares
21The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Alaska Airlines' newest route is landing with a bang. For three days only, you can save big on the carrier's new nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Seoul's Incheon International Airport (ICN), whether you choose to pay with cash or points. But you'll have to act fast: This deal ends Friday, Sept. 12 and is valid on flights through Dec. 15. You'll be flying on H





A closer look at the AirPods Pro 3: ANC, Live Translation and heart-rate tracking
Engadget / 9h
The AirPods Pro 3 are a big upgrade over the AirPods Pro 2 . Even though Apple has continuously added new features to those earbuds over the last three years, it hasn’t changed the design or shape of the earbuds since the first model arrived in 2019. With the AirPods Pro 3, you might not notice those tweaks until you remove the new ear tips, and the most impactful upgrades are all on the inside.





Deal alert: Earn a best-ever $50 bonus by joining Rakuten and shopping online at thousands of retailers
200+The Points Guy Articles / 9h
One of TPG's favorite online shopping portals has just announced its best-ever offer for new members: If you join Rakuten through a referral link by Sept. 30 and then spend at least $50 at eligible retailers within 90 days of becoming a member, both you and your referrer will take home a one-time bonus of $50. If you aren't familiar with Rakuten, you can start your online shopping there and then





Smart glasses might soon be everywhere, and based on what I’ve tried that’s no bad thing
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
At IFA 2025 I had the chance to demo Rokid’s new glasses – creatively labelled the Rokid Glasses. I was impressed.





I tried AirPods Pro 3 and fell in love with these 3 big upgrades
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The next-gen Pro buds bring improved fit, bolder sound, and two entirely new features.





AirPods Pro 3 vs. Pixel Buds Pro 2: Which Wireless Earbuds Are Better?
Gizmodo / 9h
Who should get your money, Apple or Google?





Trump’s no tax on tips law applies to content creators
25Mashable / 9h
President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill was passed in July, and part of that bill was the new "no tax on tips" law that would allow workers to earn tips and not have to declare them on taxes. The U.S. Treasury released a list of professions that were eligible for this law last week. Somewhat surprisingly, content creators of various types made the list. The list mostly includes the stuff you would e





Charlie Kirk Is Dead After Utah Valley University Shooting
500+Wired / 9h
Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. He later died from his injuries.





While US stalls, Australia and Anduril move to put XL undersea vehicle into service
TechCrunch / 9h
Anduril has landed a lucrative contract and is bringing its uncrewed undersea vehicle Ghost Shark to Australian waters next year.





Klarna’s IPO pops, raising $1.4B, with Sequoia as the biggest winner
34TechCrunch / 9h
Of the 34.3 million shares Klarna sold, only 5 million were sold by the company, it said. The rest were sold by existing investors.





These Two New Features Cement Google’s NotebookLM As One of My Favorite Study Apps
Lifehacker / 9h
While AI tools are incredibly divisive, and I remain highly skeptical of them in general (especially as someone who makes a living writing for the internet), I have to give props to Google's NotebookLM , which is the rare AI tool I've found that meets my standards for being both ethical and useful. This large language model pulls only from the content you put into it, making it a great way to org





Bronze Age Britons Threw Massive Ragers With Food and Friends From Far Away
Gizmodo / 9h
Researchers investigated giant prehistoric trash piles to reveal where animal remains came from.





NASA Says Its Mars Rover Has Detected Possible Signs of Life on the Red Planet
Futurism / 9h
NASA has announced that its Perseverance Mars rover spotted "potential biosignatures" in an ancient dry riverbed last year. Samples collected from a rock dubbed "Cheyava Falls" contain a structure that hints at the possibility of having a biological origin, according to the space agency, but more research needs to be completed to draw any conclusions about the presence of life on the Red Planet.





I tested Creative's 2.1-channel soundbar – it's impressive for the money, and can be used with a TV or a computer
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It does have a trick or two up its sleeve, but the Creative Stage Pro’s best asset is its low price.





Hedgehog-like mini PC doesn't have a fan - silent Mele Cyber X1 is designed to run 24/7 and is cooled by hundreds of metal spikes
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The MeLe Cyber X1 mini PC uses hundreds of spikes for silent cooling, runs nonstop, and delivers modest Intel N150 performance.





With the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple finally has a handset that can compete with Android on pure specs
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has an improved battery and cameras, plus more RAM, which along with its other specs makes this a real rival to Android even on paper.





NASA Confirms They Found Signs of Ancient Life on Mars by Perserverence
Next Big Future / 10h
NASA says that the evidence found by Mars Perserverence is confirmed as signs of ancient life on Mars. They found the evidence a year ago and they had teams investigate. The report is that this is the clearest sign of ancient life and ancient life fossils is the most likely explanation. G-band confirms the poppy ... Read more





‘Traumatika’ Puts a Gruesome Spin on the Idea of Facing Your Demons
Gizmodo / 10h
A monster lashes out across decades in director Pierre Tsigaridis’ new indie horror movie.





Best-Ever $50 Rakuten New Member Bonus: A No-Brainer Deal
500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
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





How to Optimize Your CPU Fan Speed for Minimal Noise
How-To Geek / 10h
About a year ago, I read a comment on Reddit suggesting that instead of dealing with fan curves and sudden noise jumps, you could just run your CPU cooler at a constant speed. Naturally, I had to try this out. Almost a year later, I still run my CPU cooler at a steady RPM.





OpenAI and Oracle reportedly ink historic cloud computing deal
41TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI and Oracle reportedly signed a deal that includes OpenAI buying $300 billion of compute over a five-year span.





Lyft launches autonomous fleet with May Mobility in Atlanta
Engadget / 10h
Lyft and May Mobility have teamed up to launch a fleet of autonomous vehicles in Atlanta. It's a pilot program, so it's currently only available to Lyft riders in the area of midtown Atlanta. The companies promise a "measured, safety-first approach" with this rollout. The fleet consists of hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles equipped with May Mobility’s self-driving technology. Lyf





Developers joke about “coding like cavemen” as AI service suffers major outage
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On Wednesday afternoon, Anthropic experienced a brief but complete service outage that took down its AI infrastructure, leaving developers unable to access Claude.ai, the API, Claude Code, or the management console for around half an hour. The outage affected all three of Anthropic's main services simultaneously, with the company posting at 12:28 pm Eastern that "APIs, Console, and Claude.ai are





LG updates its stance on Dolby Vision 2 for its TVs, saying it's 'evaluating the opportunity'
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
LG's stance on next-gen HDR is no longer a no, but is not yet a yes.





Amazon Might Be Developing Its Own Smart Glasses to Compete With Meta
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon might be developing its own augmented reality smart glasses to compete with Meta, according to Amazon insiders who worked on the project . Codenamed "Jayhawk," the smart specs will reportedly feature a camera, microphones, speakers, and a full-color display in one eye, all packed in a sleek frame. If the rumors, as reported by The Informati





‘Here We Go!’: Trump Weighs in After Russian Drones Shot Down Over Poland
49Gizmodo / 10h
Trump's tweet has the tone of a 1990s standup comedian.





Airlines Made $28 Billion From Credit Cards—But One Gets 62% Of Its Revenue From Fees [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
News and notes from around the interweb: U.S. airlines collect over $28 billion from their credit card deals. Frontier Airlines leads the world with 62% ancillary revenue. Your fare is not the cost of your ticket! “Elsewhere in Nigeria, customs officials found a 40-foot shipping container filled with donkey genitals.” (HT: Joe R.) St. Regis Chicago’s restaurant adds 3% inflation surcharge they ar





'No Tax on Tips' apparently also applies to your favorite streamer
Engadget / 10h
Streamers, YouTubers and other content creators are eligible for the new "No Tax on Tips" policy in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2024. "Digital Content Creators" are included in a preliminary list of occupations that are eligible for the new tax deduction on tips the US Treasury Department released last week. That means a podcaster could receive





Bluesky Is Starting Age Verification in More States
How-To Geek / 10h
Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the states of South Dakota and Wyoming for users to access features like messaging and adult content. This is in response to new laws passed in both states that require platforms hosting "harmful" content to verify the ages of their users.





SpaceX Targets an Orbital Starship Flight with a Next-Gen Vehicle in 2026
100+Wired / 10h
Orbital missions will unlock the next phase of Starship’s development, providing better data on the performance of the spacecraft’s heat shield and allowing for tests of in-orbit refuelling, which will be essential for missions to Mars.





Robinhood Is Building a Social Network for Following Market Movers’ Trades
Gizmodo / 10h
Robinhood is jumping on the finance influencer bandwagon





Ford’s 2025 SUV Lineup Ranked by Reliability
How-To Geek / 10h
Ford’s SUVs have built a reputation for combining everyday usability with strong performance, but reliability is often the deciding factor for many buyers. In 2025, Ford’s lineup spans everything from compact crossovers to full-size family haulers, making it one of the most diverse offerings in the segment. With so many choices, knowing which models stand out for long-term dependability is crucia





This viral video of the iPhone 17 Pro has 130 million views and counting. Its also fake.
39Mashable / 10h
The iPhone 17 Pro is here — and so are a bunch of fake iPhone 17 Pro videos. Apple announced the new iPhone 17 Pro (and Pro Max) at its event on Tuesday . You can preorder the new phones starting Friday, Sept. 12, and shipping begins on Sept. 19. But, of course, some folks have already gotten their hands on the phones for demos — like MrBeast, apparently, who was at the event for some reason . Bu





'An impressive little GPU': Reviewers surprised by Intel Arc Pro B50 GPU's superior display against Nvidia's RTX A1000
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Intel’s Arc Pro B50 delivers unexpected workstation performance, outpacing Nvidia’s A1000 in AI, rendering, and creative workloads for $350.





Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever
Wired / 10h
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off on Amazon.





This Orbital Massage Gun Is Now Essential to My Workout Routine
Lifehacker / 10h
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 . Most of us are familiar with the post-workout massage gun ritual. You finish your session, grab your percussive massager, and pound away at sore muscles hoping to speed recovery. Bu





Reddit, Yahoo, Medium and more are adopting a new licensing standard to get compensated for AI scraping
Engadget / 10h
With web publishers in crisis , a new open standard lets them set the ground rules for AI scrapers. (Or, at least it will try .) The new Really Simple Licensing (RSL) standard creates terms that participants expect AI companies to abide by. Although enforcement is an open question, it can't hurt that some heavy hitters back it. Among others, the list includes Reddit, Yahoo (Engadget's parent comp





Grammarly's AI writing assistance tools now work in five new languages
Engadget / 10h
Since its debut in 2009, Grammarly has only been available in one language: English. Sure, you could switch between dialects, including Canadian and Indian English, but if you wrote in any other language, you were out of luck. That's changing today with Grammarly rolling out beta support for five additional languages: French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. The update is available to all





Mysterious Object Headed Into Our Star System Is Now Changing Color
22Futurism / 10h
As interstellar object 3I/ATLAS approaches its closest point to the Sun next month, the mysterious visitor continues to fascinate astronomers . The object, which is broadly believed to be a comet that came to us from outside the solar system, has already been observed changing shape . Its tail has grown longer, and its coma — a large atmosphere of gas and dust that surrounds its nucleus — has bec





Was Your Dog Harder to Train During the Pandemic? Science Says You’re Not Alone
Gizmodo / 10h
New research from the Dog Aging Project found that average trainability scores declined after 2020, but ticked back up again in 2023.





Entrepreneurial Priority Pass Lounge Turns Guests Away, Still Makes Money
One Mile at a Time / 10h
This seems like a win-win for the lounge operator and customers, though I can’t imagine that Priority Pass has given its blessing… Priority Pass lounge finds creative way to generate revenue Priority Pass lounge crowding has become a huge problem in recent years, probably coinciding with the popularity of premium credit cards, which is how many people in the United States get such a membership. N





Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an ‘Illusion’
43Wired / 10h
Mustafa Suleyman says that designing AI systems to exceed human intelligence—and to mimic behavior that suggests consciousness—would be “dangerous and misguided.”





YouTube’s multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators
TechCrunch / 11h
YouTube's multi-language audio feature is rolling out to millions of creators, helping them reach a wider global audience.





Experimental Cream Could Make ‘Permanent’ Scars a Thing of the Past
42Gizmodo / 11h
In a phase I trial, SNT-6302 showed early signs of remodeling the skin within people's scar tissue.





Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Was Made with Trust and Collaboration
Gizmodo / 11h
Director del Toro and stars Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi on the shared faith that made the horror film creatively fulfilling.





The iPhone Air Is Missing One 5G Feature, and You’d Probably Never Notice
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple’s brand new slim iPhone is official in the form of the iPhone Air. Pretty much every detail was leaked prior to the big event, including the name. One thing that wasn’t really spoken about, however, was 5G performance.





Royal Ballet and Opera Confronts A.I. With ‘RBO/Shift’ Festival
NYT > Technology / 11h
The London institution is creating “RBO/Shift,” a technology festival whose first year will ask how far A.I. can push the boundaries of opera.





Arc gets its first major order for electric tugboats worth $160M
TechCrunch / 11h
Arc's boats have so far been all-electric, and the company's ambitious mission is to electrify all watercraft. The new tugs will largely operate on electric propulsion, with the motors putting out over 4,000 horsepower drawn from a massive 6 MWh battery onboard.





Why I’d Choose the iPhone 17 Over the iPhone Air
Lifehacker / 11h
Since Apple's iPhone 17 launch event ended, I've been thinking about which of its non-Pro phones I'd like to buy. The choice isn't very straightforward this year, because both the iPhone 17 and the iPhone Air have a few trade-offs, and even if the iPhone Air is a little more expensive, it's not necessarily better at everything. Here are the most important differences between the iPhone 17 and iPh





10 Shows Like 'Foundation' to Watch Next
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Way back in 1942, Isaac Asimov's Foundation universe (which began as a series of short stories before being published as a trilogy) offered a simple, clever premise built around the idea of "psychohistory," which suggested the actions of individuals might be entirely random, but en masse, we're entirely predictable. And as anyone might have predic





IHG cardholders and elite members: Get 15% off award stays when you book by Sept. 16
100+The Points Guy Articles / 11h
A popular award discount from IHG One Rewards is back: Eligible members can enjoy 15% off award stays when they book by Sept. 16 and check in for their stay by Nov. 18. Access for members with a Chase IHG One Rewards credit card opened Wednesday, while access for Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members will start Friday. You don't need to register for the promotion or do anything special to get





Avelo Airlines has big expansion plan for US after ordering up to 100 Embraer E2s
28The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Avelo Airlines will add up to 100 Embraer E195-E2s to its fleet under a new deal with the Brazilian plane maker. The Houston-based discounter ordered 50 firm E195-E2s — plus 50 purchase rights — with deliveries beginning in the first quarter of 2027, said Arjan Meijer, CEO of Embraer Commercial Aviation, at an event in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The order is Embraer's first for the E195-E2 i





Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card review: Low annual fee but limited perks
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Delta SkyMiles Gold Business American Express Card overview For business owners looking to dip their toes into the Delta cobranded card lineup, the Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card is a solid starting point. With perks like priority boarding, a free checked bag and inflight discounts, it's built to make Delta travel smoother and more rewarding. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating i





Dead Internet Theory Lives: One Out of Three of You Is a Bot
33Gizmodo / 11h
Sam Altman might be onto something.





NASA's Perseverance rover finds potential signs of ancient life on Mars
Engadget / 11h
NASA just announced that its Perseverance rover recently found some promising signs of ancient life on Mars. The rover obtained a sample of rock formed billions of years ago from sediment and there are biomarkers indicating the potential presence of microbes once upon a time. Basically, the rocks contain minerals that typically form as a result of a chemical reaction between mud and organic matte





iPhone 17 Pro Hands-On: The Most Un-Jony Ive iPhones Apple Has Ever Made
100+Gizmodo / 11h
I also played with the regular iPhone 17, but it's a far less exciting refresh.





Apple Just Made the iPhone 16 a Worse Deal
How-To Geek / 11h
The iPhone 17 range was announced yesterday, and it's a pretty different lineup to anything we've seen before. And Apple really wants you to buy it. So much so that it has not only discontinued the iPhone 16 Pro range, but it has also nerfed the regular iPhone 16 phones, too.





Meta adds new features to Community Notes fact checks, including alerts for corrected posts
TechCrunch / 11h
Now users will be notified when they've interacted with a post on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads that receives a Community Note. Plus, anyone can now request a note or rate a note if it's been helpful to them.





Anthropic reports outages, Claude and Console impacted
TechCrunch / 11h
Anthropic is no stranger to errors or bugs on its platform and has had some issues in the past few months, especially regarding Claude and its models.





Can we please keep our broadband money, Republican governor asks Trump admin
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has a simple request for the Trump administration: Don't take our broadband money away. Trump's Commerce Department rewrote the rules of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant program, forcing states to change how they spend money earmarked for expanding broadband access. The overhaul led states to reduce spending on fiber networks and





Spotify peeved after 10,000 users sold data to build AI tools
33Ars Technica - All content / 11h
For millions of Spotify users, the "Wrapped" feature—which crunches the numbers on their annual listening habits—is a highlight of every year's end, ever since it debuted in 2015. NPR once broke down exactly why our brains find the feature so "irresistible," while Cosmopolitan last year declared that sharing Wrapped screenshots of top artists and songs had by now become "the ultimate status symbo





Microsoft ends OpenAI exclusivity in Office, adds rival Anthropic
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Microsoft's Office 365 suite will soon incorporate AI models from Anthropic alongside existing OpenAI technology, The Information reported , ending years of exclusive reliance on OpenAI for generative AI features across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The shift reportedly follows internal testing that revealed Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 model excels at specific Office tasks where OpenAI's





Flush door handles are the car industry’s latest safety problem
40Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Earlier this week, Ars spent some time driving the new Nissan Leaf . We have to wait until Friday to tell you how that car drives, but among the changes from the previous generation are door handles that retract flush with the bodywork, for the front doors at least. Car designers love them for not ruining the lines of the door with the necessities of real life, but is the benefit from drag reduct





US Department of Defense issues strict new cyber rules for potential contractors
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Vendors will have to prove adherence to strict new compliance rules.





Frustrated Apple fans are sharing old Steve Jobs keynote clips
21Mashable / 11h
Apple held its "Awe Dropping" event on Tuesday, announcing the iPhone 17, new Apple watches, and more. But it seems the internet is...less than awed by how things went. For starters, folks don't seem to be thrilled about the design of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max . In fact, the whole event seems to have made people nostalgic for old Apple events, so much so that they're posting clips of Steve Jo





3 Exciting Camera Features on Apple’s New iPhone 17 Lineup
Wired / 11h
An upgraded selfie camera with a square sensor, dual camera capture, and 8X optical-like image quality has me excited about the new iPhone 17 models.





Sony rolls out new ‘PlayStation Family’ parental controls app
TechCrunch / 11h
While Sony has long offered parental controls, the new app brings all of these tools into one dedicated place for easier access.





Apple users beware - hackers crack iCloud Calendar invites to sneak malware onto your system, here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Apple iCloud Calendar invites are being abused by scammers to deliver phishing emails, malware, and remote access threats to users.





Buy bonus points and miles with these September promotions
1KThe Points Guy Articles / 11h
Loyalty programs are huge moneymakers for airlines and hotel companies because they support multiple revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers. Programs can get an immediate cash injection by selling points and miles as travelers prepay for future travel. However, as a traveler, keep in mind that it generally only makes sense to





FAQ: Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy and how it might affect your travel
41The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in late August for the second time in nine months. Its previous bankruptcy in November 2024 had already made it the first major U.S. airline to do so since 2011. Understandably, the news may be unsettling to customers booked on Spirit. The carrier says it should operate as normal while it goes through bankruptcy proceedings, but it has al





James Gunn Teases What ‘Superman’ Follow-Up ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Will Be About
Gizmodo / 11h
The writer-director and DC head spoke about the 2027 film on today's 'Howard Stern Show.'





Anti-AGI Protester Now on Day Nine of Hunger Strike in Front of Anthropic Headquarters
Futurism / 11h
Artificial general intelligence, the prospect of a synthetic entity meeting or exceeding the cognitive power of a human, is a polarizing topic. For some, like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, it's a mission statement — the lodestar guiding the company's $300 billion operations . For others, like activist and organizer Guido Reichstadter, it's an existential threat to be resisted at any cost. Reichstader is





New JFK Terminal One Getting Two Unique Plaza Premium Lounges
One Mile at a Time / 11h
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. As part of this, in 2026, we’re supposed to see the opening of the new Terminal One and Terminal 6 (I know the inconsistent branding is strange, but it’s called “Terminal One” to differentiate it from the existing Terminal 1, which is undergoing a redevelopment, while there’s not currently a Terminal 6). In rece





Latest DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks predict price and release date – and if accurate, drone fans should be very pleased with both
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The successor to the DJI Mini 4 Pro could be revealed as early as next week, if rumors are accurate, for a surprisingly affordable price.





Want to build on Bill Gates? Microsoft open-sourced the original code written by the company founder - now it's over to you
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Microsoft open-sourced Bill Gates’ 1976 6502 BASIC interpreter, showcasing early programming features and its historical role in shaping personal computing.





Acer did something that could change the way expensive gaming laptops are sold - flog them as an AI workstation
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Acer’s Predator Helios 18P AI combines workstation internals with gaming laptop design, raising questions about performance trade-offs and high pricing.





Bluesky is rolling out age verification in South Dakota and Wyoming
Engadget / 12h
Bluesky is expanding its age verification features stateside. The service will require users in South Dakota and Wyoming to verify their ages in order to access direct messaging and adult content on the site. The update comes after both states have enacted laws requiring online platforms that host "harmful" content to verify the ages of their users. Bluesky's approach will mirror its actions in t





AI Slop Has Shattered My Trust in Google Pixel Phones
How-To Geek / 12h
I have long not been a Google guy, but I still considered Pixel phones to be devices I could easily recommend to others. Google's approach to AI has changed that. I no longer feel comfortable using or recommending these phones.





Replit hits $3B valuation on $150M annualized revenue
TechCrunch / 12h
Unlike other fast-growing vibe coders, Replit has not been running to VCs every few months, though we'll see if that changes.





The new Apple products are available for preorder on Amazon
Mashable / 12h
All the new Apple products you can preorder at Amazon: Now available Apple AirPods Pro 3 $249 Now available Apple Watch Series 11 Starting at $399 Now available Apple Watch Ultra 3 Starting at $799 Now available Apple Watch SE 3 Starting at $249 Apple's big September event went off without a hitch. The company unveiled a handful of expected but welcomed new products , including a new iPhone lineu





I replaced my $249 AirPods Pro with $19 wired EarPods
Mashable / 12h
Google came for the wired it girls at its Made by Google showcase last month. The tech giant played a sponsored episode of Kareem Rahma's SubwayTakes talk show during the event, in which Rahma and his fellow comedian Amber Singletary ripped on wired earbuds for looking "sloppy," "dumb," and "not cool." "The only thing they [wired earbuds] do is get tangled," Rahma said, speaking into a corded mic





Spotify Finally Supports Lossless Audio
Lifehacker / 12h
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 . It's official: Spotify finally supports lossless audio. The company made the announcement in a blog post on Wednesday , revealing that the high fidelity audio option will begin rolling out to Premium subscribers in "select markets.





Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Sign of Ancient Life in Martian Rock
40Gizmodo / 12h
During a press conference today, NASA presented findings from the initial analysis of a Martian geological sample, touting it as possibly "the clearest sign of life that we have ever found on Mars."





Get Half off This Moto Watch Fit Smartwatch
How-To Geek / 12h
The Motorola Moto Watch Fit has a massive deal, dropping it to just $100 on Amazon . This is a massive discount off its original price of $200, dropping it to 50% for a limited time. This smartwatch is great if you have an Android with Android 12 or up.





Some key Apple Watch Series 11 features are coming to older watches – will yours get the update?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Some of the key health upgrades Apple showed off with the Apple Watch 11 are going to come to other models too.





Nebius and Microsoft to collaborate on multi-billion AI infrastructure agreement
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Microsoft will use Nebius for AI infrastructure in a $17-19bn deal lasting until 2031.





Tesla Optimus In Volume and Selling to External Customer Starting Late 2026
Next Big Future / 12h
The Tesla Optimus V3 will ignite the Humanoid bot revolution and has solved the hands problem. There are three major problems really good hands, really good AI mind that understands the real world and will be able to made at scale in the millions. There are also unmentioned issues of durability and being able to ... Read more





Get This MagSafe Battery Bank for 40% Off Today
How-To Geek / 12h
The Baseus MagSafe Portable Charger is currently on sale for just $30 on Amazon . This is a fantastic 40% markdown from its usual price of $50. This compact power bank is also Qi2 certified, offering super-fast 15W wireless charging to keep you powered up all day long.





You Probably Forgot You Had These Speakers
How-To Geek / 12h
The further back you go into PC history, the less variety there is when it comes to peripherals. There are a few peripherals that were so common a great many of us used the same ones, or at least there were so many clones that we almost did!





Thompson Miami Beach Mysteriously Disappears, Loses Hyatt Affiliation
20One Mile at a Time / 12h
In the past, I’ve written about the upcoming 147-room Thompson Miami Beach , which was supposed to open in a matter of weeks. Thompson is one of Hyatt’s lifestyle brands, and it has been growing at a fast pace. However, something has mysteriously changed with the upcoming property. Hyatt cut ties with Thompson Miami Beach Up until recently, the Thompson Miami Beach was accepting reservations for





On ‘Alien: Earth,’ Spit’s About to Hit the Fan
39Gizmodo / 12h
Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, and Alex Lawther star in the FX series created by Noah Hawley, which continued this week.





Rode's Wireless Go III wireless microphone is cheaper than ever
Engadget / 12h
The Rode Wireless Go III wireless microphone is down to $199 via Amazon . This is a record-low price and represents a discount of 30 percent, as it typically costs $285. The deal applies to all 13 colorways. This one made our list of the best mobile microphones . It strikes a good balance between features and value, which is especially true right now. The mic offers great sound, onboard storage,





This stunning Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is over $400 off right now at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $450: As of Sept. 10, get the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 for $849.99, down from its usual price of $1,299.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 35% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 $849.99 at Amazon $1,299.99 Save $450 Whether you're a gamer or you just like the feeling of immersing yourself in your favorite media, a great gaming monitor is someth





The TCL C8K is on course to be one of 2025's top mini-LED TVs, thanks to its excellent value for money
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The TCL C8K isn't quite best-in-class, but it still delivers exceptional value for money.





Bluesky will comply with age-verification laws in South Dakota and Wyoming after exiting Mississippi
28TechCrunch / 12h
Bluesky says the age-verification laws strike "the right balance," so it won't have to exit the states as it did in Mississippi.





You Don't Need to Buy the AirPods Pro 3 to Use Live Translation
Lifehacker / 12h
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 . Yesterday , Apple announced its newest flagship earbuds: AirPods Pro 3 . The new earbuds seem like a solid improvement over the previous generation of Pros in a number of ways, including the built-in heart rate monitor and redesign





If the AI Industry Fails, It Could Take the Rest of Us Down With It
Futurism / 12h
Don't let AI critics tell you it's good for nothing: the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure is so enormous that it’s literally propping up the US economy . The drawback, of course, is that if the AI industry fails, it could drag the rest of the economy down with it . In 2024, the S&P 500 grew by an incredible 24 percent — what the investment firm Charles Schwab understatedly called





Starship to Deliver 100 Tons to Orbit by 2026, Musk Claims
Gizmodo / 12h
Following a successful 10th test flight, the SpaceX CEO expects the megarocket to become operational by next year.





Steam's Latest Update Has More Library and Design Settings
How-To Geek / 12h
A new Steam app update has just been released that brings custom sorting for games, CPU temperature monitoring, and a bunch of new accessibility settings for desktop mode. It's rolling out now to Windows, Mac, and Linux.





The iPhone 17 Pro has one major feature that makes it a must-buy for AI
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The iPhone 17 Pro Max might've solved the most annoying issue with its predecessor.





Adobe patches 'most severe' flaw in Magento eCommerce platform
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A bug named SessionReaper allows for full account takeover.





You can preorder Apple's AirPods Pro 3 for as little as $120 at Best Buy – here's how
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Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are officially available to preorder, and Best Buy has an incredible deal, offering up to $130 in savings with an eligible trade-in.