4K Blu-ray fans rejoice: Magnetar reveals two new 4K Blu-ray players at CEDIA Expo 2025
80Latest from TechRadar / 17h
The world of 4K Blu-ray receives some good news as Magnetar reveals it's bringing two new premium players to the market
Stephen King posts a prediction for Trump and the 2026 election
300+Mashable / 19h
Stephen King has long been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, but he's really ramped things up recently. At the end of last week, following Trump's controversial comments about dictators during a cabinet meeting, the horror author accused the president of "turning America into a fascist, authoritarian state." SEE ALSO: Stephen King weighs in on Gavin Newsom trolling Trump Now King has shared his tho
Dolby announces Dolby Vision 2, expanding picture quality 'beyond HDR'
200+Engadget / 17h
Dolby Vision has been one of the industry standards for HDR on TVs for over a decade. At IFA 2025 , Dolby Laboratories is introducing Dolby Vision 2, what it calls "a groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation." The second iteration has been updated to meet the capabilities of today's TV technology and the ever-expanding set of artist tools. Dolby Vision 2 include
How to watch the 2025 World Athletics Championships online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The 2025 World Athletics Championships are available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer or SBS on Demand . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The best athletes from every corner of the globe are descending upon Tokyo to compete in the World Athletics Championships. It's not the Olympics, but it's the next best thing. Over 2,000 athletes fr
Lego is giving away free Harry Potter Butterbeer Trucks — here’s how to get yours on Sept. 7
Mashable / 2h
FREE HARRY POTTER LEGO: Build a Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck model at participating stores and take it home with you for free. Find participating stores here . Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Free Lego Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck It's a poorly kept secret at this point, but for those still not in the know, you should be aware that Lego regularly runs make and take events in which fans can p
How to unblock Xnxx for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites for free with a VPN . The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . It might not always seem like it, but the online world is actually full of content restrictions and blockades. And, of course, that goes double for adult content. Porn comes with a lot of restrictions , but you could make the argument that there's nothing wrong with adults visiting their fav
Hurdle hints and answers for September 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
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
Motion Sickness Sufferers, Rejoice: Scientists Say This Might Actually Help
Gizmodo / 2h
Researchers used a simulator to enduce dozens of brave participants with motion sickness and study their brain activity.
Trump’s move of SPACECOM to Alabama has little to do with national security
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that US Space Command will be relocated from Colorado to Alabama, returning to the Pentagon's plans for the command's headquarters from the final days of Trump's first term in the White House. The headquarters will move to the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office, flanked by Republican members of th
Snag the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 at its lowest price before the Tab S11 makes its debut – just AU$579
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
It’s hard for me to not recommend the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 for less than half the price, particularly if you want to do some art or just browse the web.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 3, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you
NYT Strands hints, answers for September 3, 2025
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 3, 2025
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Su
I spent three hours exploring Silent Hill f’s eerie world and only yelped once… okay, twice
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Silent Hill f is a psychological horror game where you survive as a young girl called Shimizu Hinako whose hometown has become shrouded in monsters and mystery.
These early NBN 500 plans have me super excited for the official rollout – and it's just 2 weeks away
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Offering fast speeds for affordable prices, NBN 500 plans are a no-brainer in my opinion – these three options prove why now is a great time to sign up.
Alien: Earth episode 5: What do the letters that Morrow reads on the ship say?
Mashable / 5h
As well as being an impressively tense mini-Alien movie, episode 5 of Alien: Earth also sheds some light on one of the show's most mysterious characters: Morrow (Babou Ceesay), the head of security (and sole survivor) of Weyland-Yutani's downed Maginot ship. One interesting scene from this flashback episode shows Morrow in his quarters, reading letters from back home that finally provide some ins
Alien: Earth episode 5s twisty ending, explained
Mashable / 5h
Alien: Earth episode 5 is like a miniature, contained Alien movie, taking us back aboard Weyland-Yutani's doomed Maginot spaceship and showing us exactly what went wrong in the build-up to the crash. All of which is simple enough, but what about that slightly jarring ending with Morrow (Babou Ceesay) speaking to the Weyland-Yutani boss (Sandra Yi Sencindiver)? What exactly is said, and what does
Did Alien: Earth episode 5 freak you out? Us too.
Mashable / 5h
Alien: Earth 's fifth episode may be called "In Space, No One...," but a more apt title might be "The USCSS Maginot and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." That's because everything that can go wrong does go wrong in this episode, which reveals what happened to the crew of the Maginot before the spaceship crash landed on Earth. The answer, unsurprisingly, is nothing good, with everyth
Alien: Earths eyeball scares me way more than the Xenomorph
26Mashable / 5h
Xenomorphs, I love you. However, after watching you in action in seven Alien films (plus two Alien vs. Predator films), I'm not terrified of you anymore. Don't worry, I'll never get tired of your facehugging and chestbursting and all-around murder sprees. Whenever you're onscreen, I always marvel at your creature design and think, "That's rad as hell!" But abject terror at the sight of you is no
When can we expect the iPhone 17 to be released? Here are my expert predictions
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Based on past form and my experience covering Apple devices, I have a very good idea of when the iPhone 17 series will be released.
Buying an 8GB laptop in 2025 is a mistake
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
A laptop with 8GB of RAM is yesterday’s minimum pretending to be today’s deal, so invest in more memory now or pay with your patience later.
The Outer Worlds 2 let me create a sickly, annoying, and profoundly unintelligent hero, and I wouldn't have it any other way
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The Outer Worlds 2’s immersive sim elements had me pining for the full version of the game.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 needs to do this, this and this to beat the next generation of Garmin watches
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Apple's incredibly popular watch still isn't "Ultra" enough to take on Garmin for serious endurance enthusiasts.
WOW: Conquistadores Del Cielo, The Secret Club For Airline Executives
One Mile at a Time / 6h
I’ve been obsessed with the airline industry since I was a little kid, yet I only recently learned about what might be the most interesting little industry insight I’ve ever come across. I’m kind of in disbelief that I hadn’t heard about this until now, so bear with me for a moment. Airline executives meet at a Wyoming ranch every year While airline executives are fiercely competitive with one an
Medicare Will Start Paying AI Companies a Share of Any Claims They Automatically Reject
54Futurism / 6h
It's long been the practice of private health insurers to require "prior authorization" before you can get the treatment you need. Often, they'll try to deny as many of these claims as possible — including with the use of AI models . Government-backed plans like Medicare, however, have tended to cover what private insurers don't, and without the laborious application process. But that could be po
The best JBL speakers, tested for sound, portability, waterproofing, and fun
Mashable / 6h
Very few tech brands have a stronghold on a product category. Apple dominates the smartphone and tablet markets with the iPhone and iPad . Sony has headphones and earbuds on lock. When it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers , JBL is the unconquerable giant. The company’s feature-heavy and near-indestructible speakers are considered elite purchases for consumers wanting big sound and battery life
What the Fixes for Google’s Search Monopoly Mean for You: It’s a ‘Nothingburger’
51NYT > Technology / 7h
A federal judge’s remedy stops short of making meaningful changes to how we use our phones, computers and the web.
The new Dolby Vision 2 HDR standard is probably going to be controversial
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Dolby has announced the features of Dolby Vision 2, its successor to the popular Dolby Vision HDR format. Whereas the original Dolby Vision was meant to give creators the ability to finely tune exactly how TVs present content in HDR, Dolby Vision 2 appears to significantly broaden that feature to include motion handling as well—and it also tries to bridge the gap between filmmaker intent and the
OTC nasal spray seemed to cut COVID infections by 67% in mid-sized trial
38Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Daily squirts of a safe, over-the-counter allergy nasal spray may prevent COVID-19 infections from taking hold, according to results published Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine . In a mid-staged trial, the spray appeared to reduce infections by promising 67 percent, though a larger trial will need to confirm that robust efficacy. The trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase
Google won’t have to sell Chrome, judge rules
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Google has avoided the worst-case scenario in the pivotal search antitrust case brought by the US Department of Justice. DC District Court Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google doesn't have to give up the Chrome browser to mitigate its illegal monopoly in online search. The court will only require a handful of modest behavioral remedies, forcing Google to release some search data to competitors
TCLs version of The Frame is 50% off for Labor Day — get the 65-inch NXTVISION TV for under $1,000
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 50%: Through Sept. 29, all sizes of the TCL NXTVISION QLED art TV are 50% off for Labor Day, with savings of up to $2,000. Some sizes are sold out at Amazon, but all are available at Best Buy. Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL NXTVISION Matte QLED 4K TV save 50% on sizes 55-inch to 85-inch Labor Day is a uniquely great time to buy a TV . While it may not see deals as intense as Black Fri
Record-low price alert: The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is only $135 at Amazon
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $85.04 : As of Sept. 2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) is down to just $134.95 at Amazon. That's a savings of 39% and a new record-low price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) $134.95 at Amazon $219.99 Save $85.04 If you want a tablet that simply acts as a tablet , you don't need to drop hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars. The Samsung Gala
This tipped iPhone 17 Pro upgrade has me way more excited than I ought to be
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The rumored vapor chamber cooling system for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max could make it a gaming powerhouse once again.
Waymo's next stops for its robotaxis are Denver and Seattle
Engadget / 7h
Waymo is preparing to launch in two more markets. The company announced today that it will expand into both Denver and Seattle . It will begin testing with humans behind the wheel this week, bringing up to a dozen vehicles to each location, according to CNBC . The rollout will include a mix of the brand's fully electric Jaguar iPace and Geely Zeekr autonomous vehicles. "We will begin driving manu
This Budget ASUS Chromebook Is on Sale for Just $190 Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This refurbished ASUS 14" Chromebook CX1400 (2022) sits in a very specific lane: affordable, simple, and reliable. At $189.99 on StackSocial right now , it isn’t trying to compete with premium MacBooks or Windows ultrabooks. Instead, it’s meant to give you a capable everyda
What Will Happen to Google After the Antitrust Ruling?
87NYT > Technology / 7h
The judge’s decision positions Google to keep its search business running largely without interruption.
American Airlines’ 1,000 Aircraft Milestone: How Does That Compare?
One Mile at a Time / 7h
American Airlines’ fleet has just reached a pretty cool milestone , though perhaps most interesting is how close all of the “big three” US carriers are to one another in this regard… sort of. American’s mainline fleet now has 1,000 aircraft American has just received its 1,000th mainline aircraft. Specifically, the 1,000th plane was one of American’s brand new Boeing 787-9s, in a premium configur
Floppy disks live on - Linux drivers get first update for years, perhaps signalling a comeback for the much-loved system?
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Floppy disks linger in Linux through code cleanups, surviving in prisons, retro circles, and industry despite technological advances elsewhere.
Tech Life
BBC News / 8h
Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriter on Crafting the Movie’s Breakout Hit
30Gizmodo / 8h
Rumi singing voice EJAE tells the story behind 'Golden.'
Soundcores Anker Life Q20 headphones are down to their lowest-ever price after Labor Day
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $30: As of Sept. 2, the Soundcore Anker Life Q20 headphones are on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. This is 50% off their list price of $59.99 and marks their lowest-ever price . Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Anker Life Q20 Headphones $29.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $30.00 The majority of Labor Day deals may be behind us, but thankfully, a few are still lingering around. Amazon ha
Keep the party bumping with the JBL Charge 6, only $140 for a limited time
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The JBL Charge 6 speaker offers 28 hours of playtime, a built-in power bank, and is currently on sale for only $139.99 (reg. $199.95) with free shipping. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 (Open Box) $139.99 $199.95 Save $59.96 Are you ready to kick back and relax with some good tunes? Pack up your cooler, grab some sunscreen, and whatever you do, don’t forget this Open Box JBL
Save $90 on a Microsoft Office license that works on either Mac or PC
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TL;DR: Outfit your computer with helpful tools for life with this Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC lifetime license , now just $159.97 (reg. $249.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime License $159.97 $249.99 Save $90.02 Sick of paying for Microsoft Office tools month after month? You don’t have to rent them,
Google can keep Chrome and Android, judge rules in antitrust case
Mashable / 8h
Google is breathing a big sigh of relief today. Why? A judge has ruled that the company will not be forced to sell Chrome or Android , two suggestions that were being pushed by the U.S. Department of Justice as a result of the search giant losing a major antitrust case last August brought against it by the government. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington rejected the DOJ's
The MacBook Pro Exposes Flaws in Windows Gaming Laptops
How-To Geek / 8h
I've owned several gaming laptops at this point, and honestly they are my preferred way to play PC games thanks to the versatility and mobility they offer, but there's no arguing that choosing to be a laptop gamer comes with compromises—or at least, so I thought.
The Gilded Age season 4 could have a radical ‘feminist awakening’ if George really does leave Bertha
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
George has potentially left Bertha for good, but her story could get a lot more radical in The Gilded Age season 4 on HBO Max.
Google Won’t Have to Sell Chrome Browser After All (But There’s a Catch)
Gizmodo / 8h
Google will need to share data with competitors after a ruling that it's an illegal monopoly.
Disney will pay $10 million to settle FTC complaint that it collected children's data on YouTube
Engadget / 8h
The Federal Trade Commission announced that Disney will pay $10 million to settle allegations that the entertainment giant allowed data collection on YouTube videos meant for children. Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule, also known as COPPA , companies are required to notify parents and obtain parental consent if they collection information from minors. According to the FTC compl
ChatGPT Will Get Parental Controls and New Safety Features, OpenAI Says
51NYT > Technology / 8h
After a California teenager spent months on ChatGPT discussing plans to end his life, OpenAI said it would introduce parental controls and better responses for users in distress.
iOS 26's Photos App Will Label Concerts and Sporting Events You Attended
Lifehacker / 8h
Your Photos library is likely full of years' worth of memories from vacations, gatherings, and events. You might have thousands, if not ten of thousands, of pictures and videos in your feed, and there's a new iOS feature that will help you remember exactly when and where a particular photo or video was taken—assuming you captured the moment during a live show or game. It's called "event recogniti
Google avoids break-up but must share data with rivals
500+BBC News / 8h
A case over the US tech giant's dominance in search allows it to hang on to its Chrome web browser.
Tech Life
BBC News / 8h
Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language.
There’ll Be No De-Aging Jump Scares in ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
Gizmodo / 8h
In a refreshing twist, younger versions of the characters played by Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will be played by younger actors.
In the can: JBL unveils all-new Grip Bluetooth speaker with IP68 and 'drop-proof' build
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
JBL's Grip is inspired by the dimensions of a seltzer can (for the uninitiated, think energy drink – but the one named after a male cow in a primary color).
The best credit cards, according to TPG founder Brian Kelly
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Since starting The Points Guy in 2010, one of my favorite things is hearing from readers who share incredible stories of how they've maximized points over the years. It really reminds me of just how valuable the information we share is and that it truly unlocks amazing experiences. A huge part of that involves leveraging top travel rewards credit cards. Maybe you're looking to get a jump-start on
Simuldubs are Fixing Dubbed Anime's Biggest Problems
How-To Geek / 9h
In the early days of anime dubbing, it regularly took months or even years for shows and films to get an English dub—and these dubs usually featured the worst voice acting imaginable. Today, many anime series receive multiple language dubs within days of their Japanese airing, and that's all thanks to the growing popularity of "simuldubs."
Google doesn't have to sell Chrome, judge in monopoly case rules
Engadget / 9h
Google will not have to divest its Chrome browser but will have to change some of its business practices, a federal judge has ruled. The ruling comes more than a year after the same judge ruled that Google had acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in internet search. Following the ruling last year, the Department of Justice had proposed that Google should be forced to sell Chrome. But in a 230-p
Could this be the next big step forward for AI? Huawei's open source move will make it easier than ever to connect together, well, pretty much everything
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Huawei plans to open source UB-Mesh, promising scalable AI interconnects, though rivalry and governance doubts cloud industry adoption
$26 Marriott Platinum: Why Everyone In China’s Hotels Is Suddenly Elite
View from the Wing / 9h
$26 buys you four months of both Marriott Platinum and Hilton Gold if you’re in China – and challenges to keep the status for at least another year. Continue reading ...
Marshall’s Mid-Century-Looking Soundbar Would Make Don Draper Cry Tears of Joy
25Gizmodo / 9h
The Heston 60 is Marshall's most compact soundbar and also very repairable.
Here's how ChatGPT parental controls will work, and it might just be the AI implementation parents have been waiting for
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
OpenAI’s new parental controls and mental health safeguards for ChatGPT aim to make the AI safer for teens.
10 Most Useful PowerShell Commands for Everday Users
How-To Geek / 9h
Scripting is often seen as something only IT admins do to lengthen their coffee breaks, but home users can benefit from command line automation, too. Here are 10 PowerShell commands you can use to write scripts to lighten your workload, troubleshoot problems, and uncover new functionality.
Trump Blames AI for Weird Video of Stuff Being Tossed Out White House Window
300+Gizmodo / 9h
"If something happens really bad, just blame AI," Trump said.
Waymo expands to Denver and Seattle with its Zeekr-made vans
36TechCrunch / 9h
Add another two cities to the growing list where Waymo is looking to deploy its robotaxis. The company will start with manual testing but is eyeing a commercial launch in both cities.
Scientists Just Found Something Dark About People With AI Girlfriends and Boyfriends
27Futurism / 9h
Over the past few years, there have been more and more stories — some sad , all strange — about people falling in love ( and lust ) with so-called AI-companions. As AI tools grow more sophisticated and gain more mainstream acceptance , so too has interest in these digital paramours increased — but these romantic chatbots may be doing more harm than good to the humans that are so attached to them.
‘The Strangers’ Endures Because of Its Grim Simplicity—and Its Mile-Long Mean Streak
Gizmodo / 9h
The 2008 slasher starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman still has the power to make you squirm.
Trump Family’s Crypto Token Just Made Them $5 Billion Richer
100+Gizmodo / 9h
The Trumps’ new digital currency WLFI began trading on Monday and became the family's most valuable asset.
Google avoids break up, but has to give up exclusive search deals in antitrust trial
33TechCrunch / 9h
Google will not be forced to break up its search business, but a federal judge has tentatively ordered other changes to the tech giant’s business practices to keep it from further anticompetitive behavior. U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta outlined remedies on Tuesday that would bar Google from entering or maintaining exclusive deals that […]
This Ember Mug 2 Is on Sale for Just $70 and Comes With Free Shipping and a Full One-Year Warranty
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re someone who reheats the same cup of coffee two or three times before finally finishing it, the Ember Mug 2 might be your kind of upgrade. It’s a 10oz smart mug that keeps your drink at your preferred temperature (anywhere from 120 to 145 degrees) for up to 90 minu
Google Must Share Search Data With Rivals, Judge Rules in Antitrust Case
300+NYT > Technology / 9h
Judge Amit P. Mehta said the company must hand over some of its search data to rivals, but did not force other big changes the U.S. wanted.
A robot walks on water thanks to evolution’s solution
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Robots can serve pizza, crawl over alien planets, swim like octopuses and jellyfish, cosplay as humans, and even perform surgery. But can they walk on water? Rhagobot isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind at the mention of a robot. Inspired by Rhagovelia water striders, semiaquatic insects also known as ripple bugs, these tiny bots can glide across rushing streams because of the roboti
Tesla has a new master plan—it just doesn’t have any specifics
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Yesterday afternoon, while much of the country enjoyed Labor Day, Tesla CEO Elon Musk published a new master plan for the company to his social media platform. It's the fourth such document for Tesla, replacing the goals Musk laid out in 2023 when he said the company would sell 20 million EVs a year in 2030. This time, it is not entirely sure what Tesla's plan actually entails. The text, which re
Alaska Airlines ending earning and redeeming partnership with LATAM, scaling back Singapore Airlines
29The Points Guy Articles / 9h
It's not all good news for members of Alaska Airlines' and Hawaiian Airlines' exciting new Atmos Rewards loyalty program . Atmos Rewards (formerly Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan) has announced significant changes to its roster of global airline partnerships. Two of the program's nonalliance relationships — LATAM and Singapore Airlines — will be substantially reduced (or ended altogether), limiting
States, prefectures, cities, and villages: how one tiny Japanese CPU maker is taking a radically different route to making processors with thousands of cores
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Pezy Computing unveils SC4s processor, betting on large-scale MIMD parallelism, although skepticism surrounds simulated performance claims.
OpenAI Gets Conspiracy-Brained, Sues Nonprofits
Gizmodo / 10h
A billionaire battle is dragging people into the mud.
World Of Hyatt Double Points Promo For Europe, Africa, Middle East
65One Mile at a Time / 10h
World of Hyatt hasn’t offered a global promotion since the spring of 2025, and instead, has just been offering promotions targeted at specific brands, regions, etc. Along those lines, World of Hyatt has just introduced its latest such offer, intended to incentive select stays… Hyatt offering bonus points in Europe, Africa, Middle East Thanks to a new promotion, World of Hyatt members can earn dou
Six Ways to Hide All the Ugly Stuff in Your Yard
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. HVAC units, trash cans, outdoor pipes: These may all be necessary, but they’re not always the most attractive things to look at, and curb appeal is incredibly important for both resale value and first impressions . If you don’t want that ugly propane tank, sprinkler valve, or row of trash cans to be the first thing people notice about your house,
How to Declutter Your Gmail Inbox With This New Feature
How-To Geek / 10h
Google's new Subscriptions Management feature lets you pool together a list of your mailing list senders and unsubscribe them one by one. You don't have to open random emails and unsubscribe manually. Gmail handles it for you by automatically sending the unsubscribed content to spam. You can try it right now on your phone or desktop.
EU Gets Cold Feet Over Google Fine, Fears Potential Trump Backlash
Gizmodo / 10h
The European regulator had planned to fine Google on Monday over alleged misuse of its ad services.
Short Stories From the ‘Chainsaw Man’ Creator Are Becoming a Prime Video Anime
Gizmodo / 10h
'Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-28' will adapt eight stories its creator made before 'Fire Punch' and 'Chainsaw Man' made him famous.
The iPhone Fold won't come with an in-display Touch ID sensor – and that makes a lot of sense
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
One of the more reliable Apple tipsters says Touch ID will be built into a button, not into the screen.
My favorite horror prequel was added to Prime Video in September – here’s why I think it’s better than the original
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The First Omen is now streaming on Prime Video and it's way better than I thought it was going to be.
Judges side with Trump EPA over canceled Inflation Reduction Act grants to nonprofits
35TechCrunch / 10h
An appellate court found that the Trump administration was within its rights to cancel billions of dollars in grants. The nonprofits that had their grants cancelled are expected to appeal.
This Common Heart Attack Drug May Actually Be Worthless for Most People
Gizmodo / 10h
A new major trial shows that beta-blockers don't provide any real benefit to people with the most common form of heart attack.
Psychologist Says AI Is Causing Never-Before-Seen Types of Mental Disorder
24Futurism / 10h
Something keeps happening to people who get hooked chatbots like ChatGPT. Mental health professionals are calling it "AI psychosis": turning to the AI models for advice, users soon become entranced by the sycophantic machine's human-like responses . It becomes not just a tool but a companion — and the worst kind , constantly plying you with what you want to hear and validating anything you say, n
Amazon launches Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping tool for use in the real world
TechCrunch / 10h
Lens Live will not replace Amazon's existing visual search tool, Amazon Lens, which lets you take a picture, upload an image, or scan a barcode to discover products. Instead, it brings a real-time component to Amazon Lens.
The Concept C Is the All-Electric Sports Car Kick-Starting Audi’s Design Future
Wired / 10h
The TT-inspired roadster debuts Audi’s new strategy for “radical simplicity”—and it looks terrific.
Tech Utopians Are Using a Chinese-Built ‘Ghost City’ to Trial Their Network State Fantasies
Gizmodo / 10h
An abandoned city in Asia is the testbed to launch a new anarcho-capitalist movement.
This Spacious PHEV Won’t Qualify for a Federal Tax Credit Much Longer
How-To Geek / 10h
The Chrysler Pacifica has quietly become one of the last great survivors. In a market obsessed with SUVs , it’s still pulling in impressive numbers.
How to Automatically Clean Your Desktop with Power Automate
How-To Geek / 10h
I tend to download stuff and work on my desktop by default. So like most people, my desktop (and even the downloads folder) is almost always a mess with just random icons, files and folders everywhere. So I set up an automation system that automatically clears up that clutter by sorting and organizing my files every hour.
All-you-can-fly pass: Buy unlimited Frontier Airlines flights in 2026-27 for $299
26The Points Guy Articles / 11h
Who doesn't want to get something for nothing? And when that something is free flights, it's pretty hard not to get excited. Frontier Airlines is offering a discounted presale for its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass for unlimited domestic and international travel for 2026 and 2027. And if you purchase it this week, you'll get an extra eight months free and be able to start flying immediately.
Bilt Rewards program: Guide to earning points on rent, transfer bonuses, dining and more
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
If you're looking for a loyalty program ideal for renters, Bilt Rewards is a solid option. As a member, you'll earn Bilt Points when you pay rent and make your regular everyday purchases. The points you earn can be redeemed for travel through loyalty partners, rent or future down payments, fitness classes and more. Plus, there are no transaction fees (see rates and fees ) on rent payments when yo
The Marriott Platinum $25 Trick In China: No Wonder Everyone Is Elite!
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Travel loyalty programs have increasingly become a global phenomenon over the years. What’s interesting is how the ways to earn elite status differ around the world. We often talk about how easy it is to earn elite status in the United States with credit cards. However, arguably it’s even easier in China, so here’s one such example… How Fliggy sells Marriott Platinum status for $25 Post-pandemic,
As the Great Salt Lake Shrinks, Something Unexpected Is Rising to the Surface
24Gizmodo / 11h
Across this gray, cracked wasteland, signs of life have emerged.
Revolving door: Ex-senator becomes cable industry’s top lobbyist
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The cable industry's top lobbying group has a new president and CEO. Cory Gardner, a Republican who spent 10 years in Congress, was announced today as the new head of NCTA-The Internet & Television Association. Gardner represented Colorado in the US senate from 2015 to 2021 and was in the US House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He had to leave the Senate after losing a re-election bid and
What Oura Ring’s partnership with the U.S. military means for your data
Mashable / 11h
Oura Ring has announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and many users online are not happy about it. The announcement sparked immediate backlash across social platforms, with concerns ranging from misinformation about data privacy to broader moral objections over the company's willingness to work with the U.S. military. Some users speculated — incorrectly — that personal
We Finally Know What the Upcoming ’28 Years Later’ Sequel Is About
26Gizmodo / 11h
'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' opens January 16 and will expand on the zombie world of the previous film.
Trump Ends Union Protections for NASA Employees, Citing ‘National Security’
100+Gizmodo / 11h
A new executive order excludes NASA and other agencies from their collective bargaining rights, citing national security reasons.
The 'All Fours' Fitness Trend Is Legit (But That Doesn't Make It Better)
Lifehacker / 11h
Scroll through TikTok or Instagram fitness content these days, and you might stumble upon something that'll makes you do a double-take: videos of people running around on all fours. Sometimes it's muscular men in army fatigues , and others it's people in furry masks and tails gracefully bounding across parks. The movement combines elements of parkour, gymnastics, and animal locomotion, creating w
Audi's Concept C previews the company's next-gen EV aspirations
23Engadget / 11h
It's a dynamic time right now in the automotive industry. Many manufacturers that previously pledged themselves to dive head-first into the wonderful world of electrification are now pumping their literal and metaphorical brakes on the idea, leaning back into hybrids, plug-ins, and various other transitional means of propulsion. Audi is one of those brands that has been softening its stance on th
OpenAI acquires product testing startup Statsig and shakes up its leadership team
36TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI is bringing on the founder of Statsig as its CTO of Applications, and making changes to other leadership roles at the company.
Stressed Ice Generates Electricity, Researchers Find
Gizmodo / 11h
Ice generates electricity when it gets stressed in a very specific way, new research suggests.
OpenAI announces new parental controls for teen ChatGPT users
22Mashable / 11h
OpenAI is appealing directly to concerned parents as the AI giant announces plans for a new suite of parental oversight features. The company explained in a new blog post that it is moving ahead with more robust tools for parents who hope to curb unhealthy interactions with its chatbot, as OpenAI faces its first wrongful death lawsuit after the death by suicide of a California teen. The features
Marvel Zombies trailer turns your favorite Avengers into vicious undead monsters
Mashable / 11h
If you're suffering from Marvel fatigue, the trailer for Marvel Zombies is here to wake you right up. The upcoming animated show lures viewers in with a gonzo premise initially explored in Season 1, episode 5 of What If...? : What would happen if the Avengers became zombies? SEE ALSO: All the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, ranked worst to best The answer: Pure, unbridled carnage. The four-part
Alien: Earth fans, a warning: Do not eat or drink during episode 5
99Mashable / 11h
As someone who watches TV for a living, I eat a lot of meals while checking out new shows. Sometimes that system can get a little dicey, like when I decided to accompany dinner with the many surgeries of The Pitt . (While not the best eating experience, I did do it again.) SEE ALSO: Did 'Alien: Earth' episode 5 freak you out? Us too. However, no show has outright killed my appetite quite like Ali
The Google TV Streamer 4K is back on sale for $80
Engadget / 11h
The Google TV Streamer 4K is back on sale for just $80 , which is a discount of 20 percent. The deal is available via Amazon, but also through retailers like Best Buy and Walmart . This beats a recent Prime Day promotion by $4. The TV Streamer 4K topped our list of the best streaming devices . It's a smartly-designed product that just works. We enjoyed the clean interface and the fantastic remote
YouTube Is Cracking Down on Sharing Premium Family Accounts Outside Your ‘Household’
30Lifehacker / 11h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . If you watch enough YouTube, you might consider paying for YouTube Premium . With it, you get to watch videos ad-free, download content for offline playback, and access YouTube Music Premium—though there are ways to bypass ads and
Spirit Blames Southwest’s Hated Changes For Fare Cuts That Drove Bankruptcy—Unveils Shrink-To-Survive Plan
31View from the Wing / 11h
Spirit AIrlines blames Southwest for making them lose money, and their aircraft lessor AerCap for pushing them back into bankruptcy. Continue reading ...
Could Cambricon create a Deepseek moment in AI hardware? The rise of China's answer to Nvidia has been nothing short of meteoric - but is it too good to be true?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
With profits and revenue surging, is Cambricon becoming "China’s Nvidia", or an overvalued AI player that risks collapse?
Screencast: The Ultimate Screen Recording Tool for Chromebooks
How-To Geek / 11h
Have you ever tried to explain a complex process to someone over the phone? Perhaps you've spent hours typing out a detailed guide on how to use a new software feature that ended up being tedious to use? A good screen recorder can solve those headaches by transforming long explanations into a simple, shareable video that can be reused time and time again.
The Winklevoss Twins Are Eyeing $2.22 Billion Crypto IPO
Gizmodo / 11h
Crypto IPOs are having a moment in the wake of Trump administration’s pro-crypto deregulation.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Will Arrive Just in Time for Halloween
Gizmodo / 11h
The much-anticipated HBO Max horror series unleashes Pennywise starting October 26.
Earn bonus points on Amazon purchases with this new Amex Offer
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
I check my Amex Offers frequently to see if I've been targeted for cash back or bonus points when I use my eligible American Express card at my favorite retailers. So, I was excited to see that with this latest round of Amex Offers, you may be able to earn up to 1,200 bonus Membership Rewards points when you spend $150 or more on Amazon purchases. You can use this offer up to three times, but it
Amazon ends shared Prime shipping
42Engadget / 12h
Amazon is shutting down the Prime Invitee program which allowed members to extend free shipping to people outside their household. An updated support page says sharing through Invitee will end on October 1 and that previously invited guests will be notified by September 5 of the changes. The Verge is reporting that users who don't live with the primary account owner will be prompted to create the
MrBeast reportedly wants to start a mobile phone service
Mashable / 12h
Leaks suggest that Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is planning to launch his own mobile phone service in 2026. The scoop comes via Business Insider , which reviewed an internal pitch deck showing one of YouTube’s biggest stars eyeing a move into the telecommunications industry. It’s just one of several ambitious ideas from Donaldson and his team to expand the ever-growing MrBeast empire
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The 2024 Kindle
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 Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news . It's a good time to be shopping for Kindles. Both of the Amazon Kindle Kids are at their lowest price,
AI’s ‘Zoom and Enhance’ Is Bullshit
52Gizmodo / 12h
Donald Trump's head lump was an AI creation.
Anthropic Raises Its Valuation to $183 Billion in New Funding
NYT > Technology / 12h
The artificial intelligence start-up garnered another $13 billion as its valuation rose by nearly three times, from $61.5 billion earlier this year, amid a frenzy over the technology.
One subwoofer, two subwoofers,16 subwoofers: What are the advantages of multiple subwoofers?
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Subwoofers provide the foundation for home theater audio, and adding more than one to your room can result in smoother and better integrated bass.
How to watch Apple's 'Awe dropping' event on September 9 – get ready for iPhone 17, AirPods 3, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here's how to watch the Apple ‘Awe dropping’ event live on September 9.
How to Set Up Home Assistant Community Store (And Why You Should)
How-To Geek / 12h
Home Assistant is a dizzyingly powerful smart home platform, thanks in no small part to its vast array of integrations. But the vanilla installation is just the tip of the iceberg.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Deal: $100 Off Sony’s Last-Gen Flagships
Wired / 12h
If you don’t need the latest and greatest, you can get this still-excellent pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones for $300.
Ouch: Qatar Airways Will Fly All-Economy Airbus 321neos With 236 Seats?!
67One Mile at a Time / 12h
I’m not sure what exactly is going on here, so we’ll mark this as “developing” for now. Regardless, this feels like a very un-Qatar Airways move… Qatar Airways has lots of Airbus A321neos on order Qatar Airways has quite the narrow body fleet renewal and expansion planned, as the airline has a total of 50 Airbus A321-family aircraft on order. This includes an order for 40 A321neos and 10 A321LRs
Police Desperately Seek Info on Burning Man Homicide Suspect
Gizmodo / 12h
You just know this is going to end up as a Netflix documentary.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Stars Tease Doom and Character Development
Gizmodo / 12h
Channing Tatum and Simu Liu dish a little more info on Marvel's next big team-up movie.
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror trailer promises big stars geeking out over the cult classic
Mashable / 12h
The world "cult classic" gets thrown around a lot these days, too often intended to mean a movie or TV show with a cult following. But before the internet gave us access to everything and anything, true cult classics meant movies that you had to be introduced to by someone already initiated. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was such a sensation, going from a London fringe play to a flopped movie to
The northern lights are set to appear tonight. Where and how to see them.
27Mashable / 12h
Seeing the northern lights is one of life's little gifts. For those who have been lucky enough to catch them before, you'll know just how magical it is. If you haven’t had the chance yet, tonight might just be your moment. A strong geomagnetic storm is set to light up the skies across parts of North America, giving hopeful stargazers the perfect opportunity to catch the northern lights tonight, a
If You've Ever Shared a Spotify Link Publicly, You Need to Disable Spotify DMs
Lifehacker / 12h
Spotify wants to be yet another messaging platform, but its new DM system has a quirk that makes me hesitant to recommend it. Spotify used to be a non-identity based platform, but things changed once it added messaging. Now, the Spotify DM system is attaching account information to song links and putting it in front of users' eyes. That means it can accidentally leak the name and profile picture
Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Mysterious Electrical Surges on Satellites
Gizmodo / 12h
A new study measured the correlation between the number of electrons in space and the sudden release of electrical charges from satellites.
Korean researchers develop new technology that could boost processing unit by...being more human - semantic communication focuses on the bigger picture, literally
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Korean researchers develop ConcreteSC, a new wireless communication method that sends meaning instead of raw data to make networks faster and more efficient.
Ted Cruz reminds us why NASA’s rocket is called the “Senate Launch System”
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
All of the original US senators who created and sustained NASA's Space Launch System rocket over the last 15 years—Bill Nelson, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Richard Shelby—have either retired or failed to win reelection. However, a new champion has emerged to continue the fight: Texas Republican Ted Cruz. He seems an unlikely hero for NASA's large rocket, which costs the federal government more than
Noctua’s 3D-printed mod singlehandedly makes the Framework Desktop run quieter
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Despite its lack of upgradeable system memory, Framework has tried to make its Framework Desktop a welcoming platform for upgraders and modders, releasing 3D-printable versions of a few case parts and generally sticking to standard-sized parts and standard connectors. Often, it's independent creators who are making the weirdest and most interesting mods for Framework's devices, but PC cooling com
Chinese EV buyers are cooling on Tesla and BYD
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
If Tesla was hoping that decent sales in China might boost the company's fast-diminishing profits, it was a forlorn hope. For the second month in a row, the automaker has experienced a year-over-year decrease in sales in China. According to Reuters , Tesla's sales dropped by 4 percent in August compared to the same month in 2024. That's not quite as dire as July, when Tesla saw Chinese sales decr
What you need to know about earning another American Airlines card welcome bonus
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Each credit card issuer has its own set of restrictions it uses to guide approvals and determine welcome offer eligibility. Criteria include the number of cards you can apply for, the timing of your
