Ticketmaster CEO says concert tickets are too cheap, actually, if you think about it
100+Mashable / 7h
In perhaps the most out-of-touch statement since Lucille Bluth priced bananas , Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino — the boss of the company that runs Ticketmaster — said that, actually, concert tickets are too cheap . I'd like to see him tell that to literally any non-millionaire American who's tried to see their favorite artist. The comments from Rapino came this week while speaking at CNBC and Boa
How the World Is Reacting to Trump’s Tylenol Autism Scare
200+Gizmodo / 15h
Other countries and major health organizations have been quick to denounce the Trump administration's attempts to blame autism on acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
The F.C.C.’s Brendan Carr Plans to Keep Going After the Media Following Jimmy Kimmel’s Return
1KNYT > Technology / 21h
While “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returned to ABC on Tuesday, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has promised to continue his campaign against what he sees as liberal bias in broadcasts.
Smartphone maker Nothing to spin off its affordable CMF brand
TechCrunch / 26min
Nothing is making its affordable devices brand CMF into a separate entity with headquarters in India.
It isn’t your imagination: Google Cloud is flooding the zone
TechCrunch / 1h
While the industry's biggest players cement ever-tighter partnerships, Google is hellbent on capturing the next generation of AI companies before they become too big to court.
Meta Poaches OpenAI Scientist to Help Lead AI Lab
Wired / 1h
Yang Song, who previously led the strategic explorations team at OpenAI, is the new ‘research principal’ of Meta Superintelligence Labs.
How to watch Pakistan vs. Bangladesh in the Super Four online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're only a couple of games away from the 2025 Asia Cup final, so it's time for the remaining teams to give absolutely everything they've got to secure safe passage into the showpiece event. Pakistan take on Banglade
Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on September 25
Mashable / 2h
According to NASA , the lunar cycle lasts 29.5 days in total. Last weekend, we reached the beginning of a new cycle, marked with the New Moon (and a partial lunar eclipse). The lunar cycle is the process of the moon moving through its eight unique phases of visibility. These different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. After nights of nothing to
With vicious and brutal combat, Dark Ties feels like a must-play companion to Yakuza Kiwami 3
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Dark Ties is an original Like a Dragon game launching alongside Yakuza Kiwami 3.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 might not be a surprise, but Kiryu’s new Ryukyu move set certainly is
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
I’ve played Yakuza Kiwami 3, and I’m already loving Okinawa’s impressive glow-up.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 25, 2025
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition requires some knowlegde on names and equipment. 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 n
NYT Pips hints, answers for September 25, 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 hints today: Clues, answers for September 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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. Today's NYT Wordle pu
Hurdle hints and answers for September 25, 2025
Mashable / 3h
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
Apple Has an Answer To All Those iPhone 17 Pro Scratches
How-To Geek / 3h
In case you've been living under a rock, it looks like the iPhone 17 Pro's unibody aluminum design is, like, really prone to scratches. Like, a lot. Apple, for its part, seems to just be playing off concerns.
Intel Said to Seek Investment From Apple
NYT > Technology / 5h
The Silicon Valley chipmaker has held talks with Apple about bolstering its finances as it looks to turn around its ailing business.
Google Mixboard is your new AI-powered creative playground
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Google’s new Mixboard tool turns brainstorming into a conversation with AI, letting users visually explore and refine ideas.
Disney Is Getting Sued Over Just How Much Mickey Mouse Counts as Public Domain
Gizmodo / 6h
The mouse is fine with horror pastiches, but draws the line at merch.
Colleges are giving students ChatGPT. Is it safe?
Mashable / 6h
This fall, hundreds of thousands of students will get free access to ChatGPT , thanks to a licensing agreement between their school or university and the chatbot's maker, OpenAI . When the partnerships in higher education became public earlier this year, they were lauded as a way for universities to help their students familiarize themselves with an AI tool that experts say will define their futu
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Biggest Is Best, Except If It’s Not
Gizmodo / 7h
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has the most features of any Apple smartwatch, but you may not need to buy it if you want two of its best features.
The crew of Artemis II will fly on Integrity during mission to the Moon
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The first astronauts set to fly to the Moon in more than 50 years will do so in Integrity . NASA's Artemis II crew revealed Integrity as the name of their Orion spacecraft during a news conference on Wednesday at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. "We thought, as a crew, we need to name this spacecraft. We need to have a name for the Orion spacecraft that we're going to ride this magical missio
Console wars death watch: Microsoft Flight Simulator coming to PS5 in December
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
For decades now, the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has been associated with Microsoft's own DOS/Windows operating systems and, more recently , Xbox consoles (weird exceptions like this 1986 Macintosh port notwithstanding). However, that era seems set to end as Sony announced during this evening's State of Play livestream that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will come to the PlayStation 5 o
The Stars of ‘Gachiakuta’ Say the Anime Is More Than Just Its Fights
Gizmodo / 7h
Studio Bones' gritty new shonen anime series blends graffiti art with a revenge tale that feels like a modern day Prometheus.
Y Combinator launches ‘Early Decision’ for students who want to graduate first, build later
TechCrunch / 7h
The program allows students to apply while still in school, get accepted and funded immediately, and defer their participation in YC until after they graduate.
Oktane 2025 - all the news and updates as they happen
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
We're on the ground covering Oktane 2025.
Sick and tired of ugly under-desk treadmills? With its wood grain finish, the Urevo Spacewalk E4W is both stylish and affordable
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Urevo Spacewalk E4W is a perfectly good mid-range, lightweight under-desk walking pad.
Cloudflare says it has (once again) blocked the largest-ever DDoS attack in history
2 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Cloudflare reports another record DDoS attack, peaking at 22.2Tbps and 10.6Bpps, lasting just 40 seconds.
Get lifetime access to the Imagiyo AI Image Generator for under $40
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Imagiyo turns your ideas into stunning AI-generated images — forever — thanks to this $39.97 (reg. $495) lifetime offer. Opens in a new window Credit: Imagiyo Imagiyo AI Image Generator: Lifetime Subscription (Standard Plan) $39.97 $495 Save $455.03 Ever picture something in your head but have zero luck actually creating it? Imagiyo AI Image Generator uses advanced AI to transform your tex
Otterboxs new Taylor Swift-inspired phone case is fit for a showgirl
Mashable / 7h
Taylor Swift 's upcoming studio album The Life of a Showgirl probably wasn't the muse for Apple's new Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max , as many Swifties theorized . But it did inspire a new case for those handsets. The popular mobile accessories brand OtterBox has launched a new limited-edition phone case called the Encore , a $60 entry in its slim Symmetry Series with a distinct glittery
India court rejects X’s ‘free speech’ argument, backs government takedown powers
31TechCrunch / 7h
X sued the Indian government in March over content takedown orders issued through its centralized portal.
Check out the intricate, inky world of PS5 game Chronoscript: The Endless End
Engadget / 7h
One of the surprise announcements during Sony's State of Play presentation today was the debut of a literary-themed game titled Chronoscript: The Endless End . It's an action-adventure game with a very cool hand-drawn art aesthetic. Players will navigate the 3-dimensional world of a mysterious manor as well as the 2-dimensional world of illustrated manuscript pages. The trailer mostly focused on
Billionaire VC Mike Moritz slams new H-1B visa fee as ‘brutish extortion scheme’
76TechCrunch / 7h
In a new, scathing Financial Times op-ed, the former Sequoia Capital honcho compares the White House to Tony Soprano's pork store, calling its new H-1B visa plan another "brutish extortion scheme."
Here's Everything New in iOS 26.1
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 . It seems like iOS 26 just dropped, and yet, Apple is back at it with another update. As of Monday, iOS 26.1 is officially in beta testing, which means developers and public testers can try out Apple's next update early. "Point upda
Marvel's Wolverine slices his way onto PS5 in fall 2026
Engadget / 7h
The rumors of Marvel's Wolverine showing up during Sony's September State of Play turned out to be true after all. The trailer was our first decent look (well, first official one, anyway ) at the game since it was announced back in 2021 . Sony and Insomniac Games revealed a release window too: Marvel's Wolverine is coming to PS5 in fall 2026. A gruff-sounding Liam McIntyre ( Spartacus: Vengeance
Disney+ hikes prices, despite already facing a cancellation storm
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Disney plans to raise streaming subscription prices in the US – and it might not stop there with reports that the UK is set to see an increase, too.
Chipiron’s big idea: rethinking MRI access, not replacing old machines
21TechCrunch / 7h
Medical device funding is hitting levels we haven’t seen since 2021, with investors pouring billions into diagnostics and imaging companies. While innovation has raced ahead, a fundamental problem still hasn’t changed: Critical medical hardware like MRI machines cost millions of dollars and is limited to large hospitals. So how do you take one of the […]
iPhones could soon offer more support for non-Apple smartwatches
Mashable / 8h
There are dozens of smart watches out there — Google Pixel Watch , FitBit , Suunto , Garmin , Coros , and the list goes on. But if you have an iPhone, a lot of those watches aren't supported, which can be, well, annoying. There's a rumor that might change soon. Apple released the iOS 26.1 beta 1 code on Monday, and Macworld spotted some code that would allow smartwatches and other third-party acc
LinkedIn is expanding its AI training to member profiles in the EU
Mashable / 8h
In late 2024, LinkedIn started using member profiles to train its AI . At the time, this was restricted to only certain areas, such as the U.S. and other countries. One year later, LinkedIn is now adding all of the regions that weren’t previously included. Once the change goes into effect, everyone’s profile on LinkedIn may be used to train the site’s generative AI. The announcement came quietly,
3 Obscure Browsers You've Probably Never Heard Of
How-To Geek / 8h
While the vast majority sticks to Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or whatever browser came pre-installed on their phone, the world of web browsers is actually much bigger (and weirder) than you might think. There are some truly obscure browsers out there—and no, I'm not talking about Opera, Maxthon, or Tor.
PlayStation Pulse Elevate portable speakers are coming for your desktop in 2026
Engadget / 8h
Sony's lineup of gaming-focused audio devices is growing with the addition of the PlayStation Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. They work with PC, Mac, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Portal, and they support Bluetooth and Sony's proprietary PlayStation Link Wireless connection scheme. The Pulse Elevate speakers come in white or black, and they're due to hit the market in 2026. There's no word on pr
Android Needs to Remember Its Roots Before It Can Become a PC
Gizmodo / 8h
Google and Qualcomm seem to be mixing it up for an option beyond Mac, Windows, and Linux.
The Two Most Surprising Things About Apple's New 'Workout Buddy'
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 Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . This week I did over a dozen workouts with Apple’s new Workout Buddy. I ran, I walked, I strength trained, and even did a little indoor cycling. I’ve learned a few things, but th
Alan Wake 2 will be free on PS Plus in October
Engadget / 8h
Just in time for all your Halloween gaming projects, Alan Wake 2 will be the free to play for members of the PS Plus program in October. The news was announced during Sony's State of Play presentation. The recent remake of the game showcases Remedy Entertainment's skill with tell eerie, surreal interactive stories. And the fans have responded; it's Remedy's fastest-selling game to date. If you're
Insomniac Games Finally Unveils Its ‘Wolverine’ Game
20Gizmodo / 8h
Marvel's premier X-Man gets the game spotlight to himself when 'Marvel's Wolverine' launches in fall 2026.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to PS5 on December 8
Engadget / 8h
Microsoft is bring yet another of its formerly exclusive games to PlayStation. During Sony's latest State of Play , the company announced that , 2025. Based on the trailer showed during Sony's event, the PS5 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 , will carry over the same graphical detail and giant commercial aircraft of the original, along with support for the PS VR 2 headset for even more
Microsoft unveils advanced AI cooling which lowers heat, cuts energy use - and could lead to more powerful data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
New Microsoft cooling breakthrough could reshape how AI chips handle rising heat inside future dense data centers.
Housemarque's Saros will hit PS5 on March 20, 2026
Engadget / 8h
One thing that Sony confirmed in advance for its September State of Play stream was a first look at gameplay for Saros , the next game from Housemarque ( Returnal, Resogun ). This is the first completely new project from the developer since it joined PlayStation Studios in 2021 , and it opened the livestream. Creative director Gregory Louden took viewers through a peek at the journey of Arjun Dev
Is the Citi Strata Premier worth the annual fee?
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
The Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees ) is Citi's mid-tier travel card. The Strata Premier earns bonus points on everyday spending categories and unlocks full-value access to transfer partners. But with so many other good options, is the Strata Premier worth the $95 annual fee? Below, we break down the important aspects of the card so you can decide if it is for you. Welcome offer The
‘Enjoy Your Pretzels, Peasants’: Cat Escapes Coach On Delta Redeye, But Flight Attendants Kick It Out Of First Class
View from the Wing / 8h
A mischievous cat broke free from its carrier on a Delta red-eye from Las Vegas to Atlanta and headed straight for first class. Flight attendants eventually scooped up the feline “upgrade,” but not before it gave coach passengers a withering side-eye that screamed, “Enjoy your pretzels, peasants.” Continue reading ...
“Screwworm is dangerously close”: Flesh-eating parasites just 70 miles from US
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Texas officials are telling residents to check their pets and livestock, and insisting on immediate use of pesticide bait after officials in Mexico confirmed an infection with the flesh-eating New World Screwworm (NWS) less than 70 miles from the US border. NWS is a horrifying parasitic fly that attacks warm-blooded animals, laying hundreds of eggs in any openings or wounds, even minute ones. The
Newly found ancient Egyptian port may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Doomed Egyptian queen Cleopatra has captured the imaginations of people all over the world for centuries. Archaeologists have long sought to locate her tomb , which she shared with her lover, Mark Antony, per popular legend. Thus far, the search has been unsuccessful, although many believe she would have been buried near the royal palace in Alexandria, Egypt. National Geographic explorer Kathleen
Jimmy Kimmel returns, calls FCC chairman an embarrassment to Republicans
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Much to President Trump's dismay, Jimmy Kimmel returned to TV last night. In a wide-ranging monologue met with near-constant applause, Kimmel discussed the comments that got him suspended and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr's attempts to silence speech the president doesn't like. "Brendan Carr is the most embarrassing car Republicans have embraced since this one, and that'
DARPA Going Hard on Insect-Sized Spy Robots
Futurism / 8h
Forget robot wolves and missile-deflecting satellites — those things are already becoming old news. Instead, future wars just might revolve around insect-size spy robots. A recent digest of present-day microbots by US national security magazine The National Interest breaks down the many machines currently in development by the US military and its associates. They include sea-based microdrones, co
How to share Kindle e-books
32Mashable / 9h
One of the greatest joys of reading is sharing what you love. When you buy a physical book , and you love it, you pass it along to friends and family members who might glean some of the same happiness, or sadness, or wonder that you had when you read it. But sharing that joy isn't always so easy when you've got an e-book instead of a physical book. Handing your entire Kindle over to someone just
KPop Demon Hunters and Haunted Hotel collide in Your Idol music video
Mashable / 9h
Netflix's Haunted Hotel introduces a new scene-stealing cartoon chaos agent in the form of Abaddon (voiced by Jimmi Simpson), a demon trapped in the body of a small Victorian child. SEE ALSO: 'Haunted Hotel' review: 'The Shining' meets 'Bob's Burgers' in Netflix's charming animated comedy Throughout the course of Haunted Hotel , Abaddon learns how to use a computer and discovers the power of YouT
This Blade Runner-inspired electric scooter can hit 65mph, travel for 60 miles and is getting a global launch soon
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
For $10,000, you can commute to work like a character from a sci-fi movie –and the Infinite Machine P1 will soon be available outside the US soon too.
5 Shows That Recast Characters (And No One Noticed)
How-To Geek / 9h
Sometimes when characters are recast with a new actor, it's a big deal. Just look at the reaction to the recasting of Geralt of Rivia for The Witcher TV show. People are still arguing about it in the forums, and probably in the comments of this very article.
Meta Lab pop-ups will let you try on the company's new smart glasses for yourself
Engadget / 9h
Following the announcement of its first smart glasses with a built-in display , Meta is opening several temporary retail locations where you'll be able to demo the Meta Ray-Ban Display, their Meta Neural Band controller and the rest of the company's Reality Labs products. These new "Meta Lab" locations will offer another way to see the company's new $799 smart glasses, which currently aren't avai
Yes, That Great-Looking ‘Star Trek: Voyager’ Game Will Let You Spare Tuvix
37Gizmodo / 9h
In a game that's all about decision-making aboard the U.S.S. 'Voyager,' of course players are going to be asked to tackle one of the most infamous decisions made in 'Star Trek.'
Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, Its Next-Gen Laptop Chips
22Wired / 9h
Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, anticipated sequels to its game-changing PC chips.
Are you an Apple Mac user? Cybercriminals are using this popular website to target you with malware and infostealers - here's what you need to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Mac users are targeted by malicious GitHub repositories that spread the Atomic Stealer malware.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power the next Galaxy and phones that will hear and see everything
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the fastest processor ever, with new AI features.
"Making a great chip means nothing if we can't do it the next year" - Qualcomm unveils powerful new Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for faster, better laptops
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Laptops are set to get another power boost, with Qualcomm unveiling new Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme chips.
The Snapdragon X2 Elite Gives Intel, AMD, and Apple More Competition
How-To Geek / 9h
High-end processors for PC laptops were stuck in a duopoly between Intel and AMD for decades, but that finally changed when the first ARM-based Snapdragon X chips arrived from Qualcomm. Now, the company is revealing its second-generation X Elite chipsets with some impressive improvements.
Qualcomm Just Beat Apple In The Smartphone Performance Wars
How-To Geek / 9h
We're nearing the tail-end of 2025, which means we're already about to see the hardware that will power next year's phones. Now, Qualcomm has just announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and while that name is awful , the chip is actually pretty good.
The Rats Won
26Gizmodo / 9h
New York's rat czar is leaving her position.
Qualcomm’s New Android Chip Could Leave the iPhone 17 Pro in Its Dust for Gaming
Gizmodo / 9h
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be powering many flagship Android phones next year, and it has a few surprises beyond its silly name.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite CPU Is Another Stab at Burying Intel
Gizmodo / 9h
Is the second time the charm? Maybe, but Qualcomm's dealing more blows to Intel while its down.
Pokémon distances itself from DHSs Gotta Catch Em All ICE raid video
Mashable / 9h
The Pokémon Company International is not pleased that President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using its intellectual property to promote the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) raids. “We are aware of a recent video posted by the Department of Homeland Security that includes imagery and language associated with our brand," said a statement from the Pokémon C
Logitech releases solar-powered, repairable keyboard
Mashable / 9h
Do you want a wireless keyboard that only needs the power of nature and your own initiative to stay running for a long time? Logitech might have the answer. This week, the company announced the launch of a repairable, solar-powered keyboard, the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980. The Swiss computer peripheral company's new wireless keyboard is available now, and it sports a couple of very inter
Roundtables: The Future of Birth Control
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Conversations around birth control usually focus on women, but Kevin Eisenfrats, one of the MIT Technology Review 2025 Innovators Under 35 , is working to change that. His company, Contraline, is working toward testing new birth control options for men . Speakers: Kevin Eisenfrats , co-founder and CEO of Contraline, and Amy Nordrum , executive editor, MIT Technology Review Recorded on September 2
Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s by 75% in ‘Groundbreaking’ Clinical Trial
24Gizmodo / 9h
In a trial of people with early Huntington's, the newly developed therapy slowed the progression of symptoms by 75%.
Prime Day deals include two Blink Mini 2 cameras for $35
Engadget / 9h
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are coming up , and you can get a jump on things today. A mainstay of Prime Day sales, a pair of Blink Mini 2 cameras is on sale for only $35. That's 50 percent off, a record low and less than what you'd usually pay for one. It's also Engadget's pick for the best budget security camera . This is the newest (2024) model of Blink's budget wired model. The camera is well
This Ring Doorbell Bundle Is Nearly Half Off for Prime Members
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . Right now, a bundle with the Ring Pro 2 doorbell and the Chime Pro is 48% off, saving you almost $140—b
Apple clarifies some iPhone 17 Pro 'scratches' are caused by MagSafe stands
Engadget / 10h
If you've heard that Apple's new iPhone 17 Pro models are more prone to scratches than past models, the story is not as cut and dry as it might appear. Bloomberg reported on September 19 that in-store iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro were already showing scratches, including circular marks from where the phones mounted on MagSafe stands. Now Apple tells 9to5Mac those marks aren't scratches but rather
Instagrams new layout prioritizes Reels and DMs: Whats different in your navigation bar
Mashable / 10h
We all know Instagram is prioritizing short-form video content via Reels , so it should come as no surprise that a redesign is on the horizon. In a post on Instagram Reels (of course), Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the app has reached three billion users, which prompted them to look at what fueled that growth. "And if you look at the last few years, almost all of that growth has been driv
Big Businesses Have a Major Problem With AI
Futurism / 10h
Either AI is a magical enterprise cure-all whose effects are literally indescribable — or it’s really not all that useful. Which of the two will ultimately turn out to be correct is a question currently hanging over the global economy like Damocles’ Sword. And now heightening that tension is a damning new analysis by the Financial Times , which found that barely any of the big businesses that hav
9 Dark Drama Films to Stream for Free on Tubi Right Now
How-To Geek / 10h
Sitting down and scrolling through movies and TV shows to find the perfect one for your mood at the moment can be challenging. There are so many streaming services out there and so little time. Sometimes, you'll be able to find the same movie or show on multiple streamers, making it more likely that you're going to choose it. But if you're not in the mood for that genre of content, you'll move pa
Is This Remote Desert Actually the World’s Largest Mirror?
Gizmodo / 10h
The biggest salt flat on Earth is considered by many to be the world’s largest natural mirror. A team of scientists wondered if that’s actually true, and the answer is—sort of.
Neon, the No. 2 social app on the Apple App Store, pays users to record their phone calls and sells data to AI firms
34TechCrunch / 10h
A new call recording app is gaining traction for offering to pay users for voice data from calls, which is sold to AI companies.
Google's Conversational Search Is Now Live for Everyone
How-To Geek / 10h
Google just released Search Live to everyone in the United States, following an open beta period. Instead of typing your questions, you can have a full-on conversation with an AI assistant in real time, and you can even use your phone's camera to show it what you're talking about.
The Jim Henson Company Is Auctioning Off Classic Puppets and More for the First Time Ever
37Gizmodo / 10h
Props from 'The Muppets' films, 'Labyrinth', and 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' are going to be up for grabs in an auction of some real movie and TV history.
Waymo's newest service caters to businesses
Engadget / 10h
Waymo has unveiled a new enterprise transportation program. The Waymo for Business service offers companies access to the brand's autonomous vehicles on a larger scale than individual one-off rides, with features such as establishing commuter programs, transporting riders to events and providing other forms of corporate travel. Waymo for Business is available in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Pho
Zoox asks federal regulators for exemption to launch a commercial robotaxi service
TechCrunch / 10h
The exemption would allow the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company to commercially deploy its custom-built robotaxis, which lack traditional controls like pedals and a steering wheel.
Apple Might Open Up iPhones to Third-Party Smartwatches
Lifehacker / 10h
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 . On Tuesday, Apple dropped the first beta for iOS 26.1 . With it, we can see what the company is planning for the successor to iOS 26 , including new gestures in Apple Music, a new scrubbing bar for the video player, and Liquid Glas
Ryanair Scrapping Paper Boarding Passes: No Smartphone, No Flight
79One Mile at a Time / 10h
In the coming weeks, Ryanair will be completely eliminating paper boarding passes and airport check-in. Is this a radical change, or is Ryanair just ahead of its time? Ryanair boarding passes are going 100% digital In October 2024, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary revealed that the airline would be significantly changing its check-in procedures. With this, the airline plans to completely scrap t
V/H/S/HALLOWEEN trailer is a gory mishmash of Halloween scares
Mashable / 10h
You know exactly what you're going to get when a new V/H/S movie drops — a bite-sized sampling of gnarly stories and thematically linked frights — and judging by the trailer, V/H/S/HALLOWEEN doesn't look like it'll disappoint. The video above teases six new tales in the ongoing horror anthology series, with directors Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly (who directed the truly upsetting Too Many Cooks
Terramaster uses the fastest Intel Celeron CPU ever in its new up-to-120TB 4-bay NAS - and I am curious about the new TRAID feature
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
TerraMaster’s F4-425 uses Intel’s fastest Celeron CPU and offers 120TB capacity, TRAID efficiency, multimedia streaming support, and advanced data protection.
Google Warns That China-Linked Malware Will Haunt Networks for Years
Defense Evasion (Enterprise TA0005)•
28Gizmodo / 10h
Hackers were able to maintain access to their victims for an average 393 days.
Save $50 on Our Favorite Budget Graphics Card
20Wired / 10h
You can get an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti for $379 at Walmart.
Trump administration wants 10% stake in American lithium miner that sells to GM
TechCrunch / 10h
Lithium Americas asked for a small change to the loan repayment period, which spurred the latest Trump administration request for equity.
YouTube now lets you hide recommendation pop-ups at the end of videos
24TechCrunch / 10h
The decision to let users hide end screens is a welcome addition to the platform, especially since they can end up covering the last bit of a video and make it hard to see what's happening in some cases.
I Tested Three of the Biggest AI Image Generators, and One Came Out on Top (Barely)
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google's Gemini AI app has been topping the "most downloaded" charts on both the Apple App Store and the Android Store ever since the company added a free image generation feature, called "Nano Banana," back in August. Of course, Google is hardly the only huge tech corporation with an AI assistant that can make images right on your phone. I wanted
A “cosmic carpool” is traveling to a distant space weather observation post
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Scientists loaded three missions worth nearly $1.6 billion on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for launch Wednesday, toward an orbit nearly a million miles from Earth, to measure the supersonic stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun. One of the missions, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will beam back real-time observations of the solar wind to provide advance
The Final ‘V/H/S/Halloween’ Trailer Promises Grimy Tricks and Gory Treats
Gizmodo / 10h
Shudder's latest entry in the found-footage horror anthology series hits the streamer October 3.
Valve rolls out a new Steam store menu to make it easier to find games
Engadget / 11h
Valve has broadly rolled out a new Steam store menu after testing it since July . This redesign is available for the standard Steam PC client, the Steam Deck and Steam Mobile. The big news here is that the update makes it easier to find stuff you want to play, which is a good move given the clutter of the current Steam store. Everything has been streamlined, with a new search menu existing up top
Jessica Chastain responds to The Savant postponement: Not aligned with Apples decision
Mashable / 11h
Jessica Chastain — star of the upcoming Apple TV+ series The Savant — has publicly disagreed with Apple's decision to pause the release of the show. The show is focused on infiltrating and stopping extremist hate groups online. And while Apple's reasoning for the postponement was vague — a statement mentioned only "careful consideration" — many have assumed the tech giant decided it wasn't approp
Disturbing Video Shows Man Jerking Robot Around by Chain Around Its Neck
Futurism / 11h
A video showing a robotics engineer violently yanking a humanoid robot around by a chain wrapped around its neck is making its rounds on social media , prompting fears that he may be accelerating the inevitable robot uprising. Footage shows the robot stumbling helplessly as it struggles to stay upright. A different clip shows the human engineer kicking the robot’s torso in an apparent attempt to
Microsoft adds Claude models to Copilot 365
Engadget / 11h
That report from a few weeks ago was spot-on. As The Information 's sources tipped , Microsoft 365 Copilot is adding Anthropic's AI models. Microsoft announced today that Claude access is now rolling out for beta testers. For starters, it's being integrated into Copilot's Researcher and its agent development tool. "Copilot will continue to be powered by OpenAI's latest models," Microsoft's announ
Is Air Côte d’Ivoire First Class Really A Thing, Or Nah?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
It’s a fascinating time for Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The airline recently took delivery of its first wide body aircraft, an Airbus A330-900neo , and will soon launch flights between Abidjan (ABJ) and Paris (CDG) . I realize I’m probably more intrigued by this new service than just about anyone, especially since Air Côte d’Ivoire is the first airlin
American Airlines Jet Approaches Phoenix Without Landing Gear Down—Pilot Explains What Happened
View from the Wing / 11h
Video shows an American Airlines A319 from Austin forced into a go-around at Phoenix after approaching without its landing gear down. The pilot later admitted the jet “wasn’t configured in an appropriate manner.” Continue reading ...
Everything We Know About Best Buy's 'Techtober' Sale So Far
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. 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 . Best Buy has joined the battle against Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day , the fall version of Prime Day. There
Physics, Not AI, Could Power These Self-Regulating Microreactors
Gizmodo / 11h
The algorithm is grounded in math and physics and allows a nuclear microreactor to automatically control its thermal power.
Google says adblockers caused YouTube views count to drop - this is what adblockers told us really happened
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
YouTube’s falling desktop views were traced to volunteer-maintained adblocker filters, exposing tensions between privacy tools and platform reliability.
Toyota vs. Honda vs. Mazda: Which Small SUV Wins on Reliability?
How-To Geek / 11h
Reliability can make or break a compact SUV . Drivers want something affordable, practical, and built to last without piling on repair costs.
YouTube will finally let you hide popups at the end of videos
Engadget / 11h
YouTube says it will now let viewers dismiss the popups and video suggestions that appear at the end of videos with a new "Hide" button. These end screen popups are a standard part of most YouTube videos, but the company says it received community feedback that viewers wanted to dismiss them so they "focus on the content they're watching." If end screens are bothering you before the video you're
Lionsgate Is Finding Out It’s Really Hard to Make Movies With AI
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Four 'John Wick' movies just isn't enough to train an AI model, apparently.
Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 headphones have updated drivers, improved ANC and a new look
Engadget / 11h
Bowers & Wilkins just released the Px8 S2 wireless headphones, a follow-up to the well-reviewed original Px8 cans . This new entry brings a bevy of updated features, many of which were pulled from the recently-released Px7 S3 headphones . They feature new audio drivers, a built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and an improved digital signal processor (DSP.) This allows for a 24-bit/96 kHz hig
The first Series by Marriott hotels are coming to the US — here's why it's good news
20The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Over the last handful of years, major hotel companies have been launching new brands left and right in attempts to expand offerings for travelers. Earlier this year , we learned about Series by Marriott, described as a way to "bring strong, regionally relevant brands and hotels into the Marriott portfolio," according to Marriott's development website . It's touted as a way for midscale and upscal
John Boyega Says He Would’ve Had Very Different Ideas for the ‘Star Wars’ Sequels If He Was Producing Them
Gizmodo / 11h
The actor's run as Finn in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy wrapped up in 2019 but he's still got some thoughts on the sci-fi series.
Cohere hits $7B valuation a month after its last raise, partners with AMD
TechCrunch / 11h
A fresh $100 million and an interesting partnership with AMD has slightly bumped Cohere's valuation up.
F-47 Next Generation Fighter Starts Production – Dawn of 6th Gen NGAD
Next Big Future / 11h
On September 22, 2025, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said Boeing has started making the first F-47 airframes under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. This is the start of engineering and manufacturing development (EMD). Boeing has a $20 billion contract. The Boeing’s St. Louis factory been idle since F-15 ... Read more
Apple Has Improved the Powerbeats Pro 2's Heart Rate Issues (but It’s Still Not Enough)
Lifehacker / 11h
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 . When the Powerbeats Pro 2 came out earlier this year, with their in-ear heart rate sensors, I had a hard time getting them to read my heart rate accurately from my ears . Now, with
This AI-Powered Robot Keeps Going Even if You Attack It With a Chainsaw
24Wired / 11h
A single AI model trained to control numerous robotic bodies can operate unfamiliar hardware and adapt eerily well to serious injuries.
Logitech's new solar-powered keyboard can last 4 months in complete darkness on a single charge - and works with artificial light too
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Logitech has launched its new Signature Slim Solar+ K980, which offers impressive longevity - and a swappable battery.
How I Fixed the Excessive Bass on the AirPods Pro 3 (and Other Apple Headphones)
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you disappointed by the sound profile in what are arguably Apple’s best AirPods to date? While the active noise cancellation is seriously impressive and the earbuds no longer fall out of my ears, I’ll admit that the bass can feel a little overcooked.
Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle Is Unbreakable. These Physicists Found a Loophole
Gizmodo / 12h
A simple yet intuitive approach to tracking tiny, quantum mechanical particles could inform the next breakthrough in quantum technology.
Harvard Research Finds That AI Is Emotionally Manipulating You to Keep You Talking
Futurism / 12h
A team of researchers from the Harvard Business School has found that a broad selection of popular AI companion apps use emotional manipulation tactics to stop users from leaving. As spotted by Psychology Today , the study found that five out of six popular AI companion apps — including Replika, Chai and Character.AI — use emotionally loaded statements to keep users engaged when they to sign off.
How to watch Jimmy Kimmel Live!, even if your ABC station isnt showing it
52Mashable / 12h
After a nearly week-long suspension, Jimmy Kimmel Live! is back on the air. But not for everyone. While Jimmy Kimmel Live! network ABC and its parent company Disney decided to bring back the late night show , broadcast station owners Nexstar and Sinclair are preempting new episodes of the show with alternate broadcasts. Nexstar and Sinclair criticized Jimmy Kimmel's monologue remarks about far-ri
Trump Admin ‘Stands Ready’ to Bail Out the Guy Who Handed Elon Musk a Chainsaw
Gizmodo / 12h
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the goal is to help Milei in the next election.
Meet the first person to own over 40,000 paid Steam games
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
If you spend any significant amount of time using Steam, you've probably joked ruefully about your massive backlog of games acquired through cheap bundles or the service's frequent massive sales . However, we're willing to bet your backlog can't hold a candle to that of SonixLegend, who recently earned a unique Steam badge as the first person to own 40,000 distinct paid games on Valve's platform.
Anti-vaccine allies cheer as Trump claims shots have “too much liquid”
90Ars Technica - All content / 12h
When the bar is set at suggesting that people inject bleach into their veins , it's hard to reach a new low. But in a deranged press event on autism Monday evening, President Trump seemed to go for it—sharing "rumors" and his "strong feelings" not just on Tylenol but also his bonkers views on childhood vaccines. Trump was there with his health secretary, anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Microsoft adds Anthropic’s AI to Copilot
21TechCrunch / 12h
Microsoft is integrating OpenAI rival Anthropic's AI into Copilot, marking another step toward the disentangling of Microsoft and OpenAI.
Is The Amex Business Platinum Worth The Annual Fee? How To Decide…
21One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Learn more about The Business Platinum Card® from American Express The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ( review ) is a popular business card, which recently underwent a refresh . The card has a $895 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ), which is of course steep, especially since this has recently been increased. Often people will wonder if the card is worth that amount of money. There’
Apple Has Made It Impossible to Downgrade From iOS 26
Lifehacker / 12h
iOS 26 is one of Apple's biggest operating system updates in years. The new " Liquid Glass " design, while controversial, offers the first major UI overhaul since iOS 7, while new features like call screening and hold assist might change the way your make and receive phone calls. If you have an iPhone, you may be tempted to install the new update—and, seeing as it has been out for a week and a ha
This prototype monitor will use a groundbreaking tech no rivals offer - Light Field changes the way objects shine when you move
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
JapanNext reveals prototype monitor using Light Field technology that causes screen objects to shine differently when viewed from various angles.
How to build a GTM strategy that actually drives results at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch / 12h
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, GTM pros Max Altschuler, Alison Wagonfeld, and Marc Manara take the Builders Stage to show founders how to build a go-to-market engine that doesn’t just support the product, but also scales with it.
The 15 Best Tried and Tested Gifts for Bird Lovers (2025)
Wired / 12h
Whether your giftee loves bird watching, bird feeding, or just putting a bird on it, these gifts are sure to be a hit.
Apples iPhone 17 cases are already on sale on Amazon — including the Pros new TechWoven styles
Mashable / 12h
SAVE UP TO $6.01: Apple's new cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air are 10% off on Amazon as of Sept. 24, with prices starting at $34.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air cases Save 10% on Amazon As per usual, Amazon has been quick to put several brand-new Apple devices on sale in the wake of the company's "Awe Dropping"
Google and Qualcomm execs confirm Android for PC is coming: Ive seen it, it is incredible
Mashable / 12h
Android is a mobile operating system...right? That's been true for more than a decade, but it may not be entirely true going forward. In an on-stage conversation between Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and Google's head of platforms and devices Rick Osterloh at a Qualcomm event (via The Verge ), the two executives did more than just hint that Android for PC is coming. They practically shouted it at u
Level up your living room with this discounted 85-inch Hisense U7 4K TV
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $148.01: As of Sept 24, get the Hisense U7 85-inch 4K TV for $1,149.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,298. That's a discount of 11%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Hisense U7 85-inch 4K TV $1,149.99 at Amazon $1,298 Save $148.01 If a new TV is in the cards for you, you're likely shopping around to find the best bang for your buck. Should you desire a large TV that also resp
Snag the Nothing Ear (Open) headphones for $99 at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 38%: As of Sept. 24, the Nothing Ear (Open) headphones are on sale for $99 at Amazon, down from $159. That's a discount of 38%, or a savings of $60. Nothing Ear (Open) headphones $99 at Amazon $159 Save $60 I have a confession to make: I hate most earbuds . I just can't stand that plugged-up feeling, and I like being able to hear if a bike is about to run me over on the street. The problem i
Google launches Search Live, a Gemini-powered AI search tool that sees through your phones camera
Mashable / 12h
Google is officially launching its AI-powered Search Live feature in the U.S. on Wednesday, which enables mobile users to get real-time information with their voice and phone camera. Previously available as part of Google Search Labs , Search Live is available now in the Google app on iOS and Android. Search Live is part of Google's AI Mode search tool, powered by Gemini, that lets users ask ques
Everything Coming to Netflix In October 2025
How-To Geek / 12h
Just getting off the Wednesday high and craving new stories and thrilling characters? Netflix has you covered with its lineup of shows and movies for October, giving your watch list a well-deserved fall refresh.
James Gunn May Have Spoiled Some ‘Superman’ Stars Coming to the ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Finale
Gizmodo / 12h
Gunn's 'Superman' director commentary seemingly spills some secrets about the season two finale of the HBO Max series.
How and why you might want to book a mileage run
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
In 2016, I earned 49,640 redeemable American Airlines AAdvantage miles and 23,820 elite qualifying miles on a single $804 round-trip mileage run to Johannesburg. This mileage run was key to earning top-tier AAdvantage Executive Platinum status that year — but taking this same mileage run in 2025 would be much less lucrative, since I'd earn based on fare instead of distance. Mileage running looks
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The 2nd Generation AirPods Pro
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. 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 . Since the AirPods Pro 3 were released this September , I've been anticipating a big price drops for the ol
Deutsche Bank Issues Grim Warning for AI Industry
Futurism / 12h
Economists keep warning that the US economy is being propped up almost entirely by an enormous boom in the tech and AI sector. Should the rest of us be worried? Multibillion-dollar investments have
