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ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team


2KWired / 15h
Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.





Trump Posts Bizarre AI Video of Project 2025 Architect as the Grim Reaper
400+Gizmodo / 12h
It used to be considered unusual for a U.S. president to do things like this.





US Department of War reduces cybersecurity training, tells soldiers to focus on their mission
Latest from TechRadar / 14h
Hegseth cracks down on beards, but relaxes cybersecurity requirements.






Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 4
Mashable / 23min
The full moon is just days away now, and it's also International Observe the Moon Night. NASA describes tonight as a night to celebrate celestial observations, as well as honor cultural and personal connections to the Moon. Keep reading to find out what you can spot in the night sky tonight, October 4. What is today’s moon phase? As of Saturday, Oct. 4, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, and accor





How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand in the 2025 Rugby Championship online for free
Mashable / 23min
TL;DR: Australia vs. New Zealand in the 2025 Rugby Championship is available to live stream for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final round of Rugby Championship fixtures is here. This year's competition will go down as one of the most entertaining in recent records, and we're hoping to end on a high when the All Blacks visit Aus





NYT Pips hints, answers for October 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Happy Saturday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Today's games are harder than they initially seem, but we have all the tips you need to navigate them. 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 o





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today shouldn't be hard to solve if you have a sweet tooth. 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 hin





NYT Strands hints, answers for October 4, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints will help you understand the flavor of today's puzzle. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, 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





Hurdle hints and answers for October 4, 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





I just tried the Comet browser from Perplexity – and I can’t believe it’s free now
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Perplexity’s AI-powered Comet browser is part of a rising trend toward AI browsers, but whether it’s the future or just a pricey experiment remains to be seen.





Amazon's unlocking October Prime Day deals early – I've found 79 ace discounts you can snag ahead of next week's sale
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days hasn't started yet, but there's already a whole lotta tech available at upwards of 50% off, including Echo devices, Fire TV Sticks and much, much more.





I rode the BMW CE 02 e-motorbike and it is one of the finest applications of electrification in the two-wheeled world
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Compact, cool and a joy to ride, BMW's CE 02 shows how EVs can make a difference





FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER review: Adam Driver, Indya Moore, and Jim Jarmusch reteam for a sublime family dramedy
Mashable / 4h
No one makes a hangout movie like Jim Jarmusch. From From his feature-length debut Permanent Vacation onward, the American writer/director has woven his affinity for intimate settings and observational humor with various flourishes. Only Lovers Left Alive gave us vampires lounging around a rotting Detroit. The Dead Don't Die offered ghouls with the energy and desires of a late-night hang, craving





New report says OLED TVs will be cheaper than ever to produce next year, though don't hold your breath for big discounts
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The cost of producing OLED panels continues to drop





Cory Doctorow Says the AI Industry Is About to Collapse
79Futurism / 5h
When it comes to tech doomsaying, few are as cynical — or prescient — as sci-fi author and tech journalist Cory Doctorow. His far-sighted blend of tech criticism and class analysis has found Doctorow time and again at the bleeding edge of commentary on our techno-capitalist society. In many ways, his screeds on topics like tech broligarchs and enshittification broke the mold to allow room for the





I tested the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Venu 4 on a 7km run, vs a chest-worn heart rate monitor
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I'm testing the Garmin Venu 4 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 against the most accurate heart rate monitor on my lunchtime run.





In ‘Final Fantasy Tactics’, Throwing Rocks at Assholes Is Solidarity
26Gizmodo / 5h
All men are equal in the eyes of the rock.





Tilly Norwood is no more an actress than ChatGPT is a person, and I'm tired of people getting this wrong
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Calling Tilly Norwood an "actress" is a slippery slope and an insult to every real actor, but we can't help ourselves.





With its latest acqui-hire, OpenAI is doubling down on personalized consumer AI
36TechCrunch / 6h
OpenAI is acquiring the CEO of Roi, an AI financial companion. Roi will sunset its service as its talent heads to OpenAI, ostensibly to help boost revenue in consumer apps.





5 Things We Want to See in a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel
Gizmodo / 6h
No sequel news yet, but fans hope it's coming—and we have some suggestions.





Blocked From Prayer? Pastor Says He Was Shut Out of DFW Chapel Due To Muslim Service—Signs Outside Say “All Are Welcome”
26View from the Wing / 6h
A Baptist pastor says he was shut out of the Dallas–Fort Worth airport chapel during a Muslim prayer service, sparking a viral debate that’s now reached Congress. The airport insists the space is open to everyone at all times, pointing to signage that reads “All Are Welcome.” Continue reading ...





Nearly 80% of Americans want Congress to extend ACA tax credits, poll finds
100+Ars Technica - All content / 6h
According to new polling data , nearly 80 percent of Americans support extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of this year—and are at the center of a funding dispute that led to a shutdown of the federal government this week. The poll, conducted by KFF and released Friday, found that 78 percent of Americans want the tax credits extende





Removing these 50 objects from orbit would cut danger from space junk in half
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
A new listing of the 50 most concerning pieces of space debris in low-Earth orbit is dominated by relics more than a quarter-century old, primarily dead rockets left to hurtle through space at the end of their missions. "The things left before 2000 are still the majority of the problem," said Darren McKnight, lead author of a paper presented Friday at the International Astronautical Congress in S





‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ Is Easily the Best Horror Anime in Ages
26Gizmodo / 6h
In a genre crowded with hollow aesthetic mimicry, 'The Summer Hikaru Died' is a rare triumph.





Don’t miss Prime Video’s limited-time bundle sale – 20 add-ons are discounted for HBO Max, AMC+, Hallmark+, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Prime Video has slashed prices across a number of its add on channels.





'Unforgivable Exposure': More than 200,000 industrial systems are needlessly exposed to the web and hackers - and there's no absolutely excuse
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
New report highlights growing exposure of industrial systems as flaws in water treatment, fuel monitoring and building automation leave critical services open to exploitation.





ShinyHunters hackers ransom 1 billion Salesforce records on the dark web, report says
Mashable / 6h
Does your company use Salesforce? A hacker group may very well have stolen your data. Or, at the very least, they want you to think so. On Friday, cybersecurity researchers discovered a website on the dark web that is attempting to extort victims of a major Salesforce data breach. According to TechCrunch , which first reported the story, hackers claim that roughly one billion customer records hav





Want a Ring doorbell, but don't want to pay a monthly fee? Here are 3 subscription-free alternatives – tested, and recommended
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I'm a smart home tech editor, and these are my top picks if you're looking for a video doorbell without any extra charges.





Running Point season 2: everything we know so far about the popular Netflix show's return
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Running Point season 2 is officially in production. Here's everything we know so far about the hit Netflix show's return.





Cofounder of Roomba Maker Says Elon Musk Is in for a Terrible Surprise With Humanoid Robots
Futurism / 7h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has bet his EV maker on selling millions of humanoid robots, prognosticating earlier this month that the initiative could eventually make up a whopping 80 percent of Tesla’s value. He’s promised that the company’s Optimus robot could generate over $10 trillion in revenue in the long term, orders of magnitude more than the amount of money the carmaker made last year. If Musk is





Accenture CEO Says It’s Sacking Employees Who Won’t Embrace AI
Futurism / 7h
As we roll into October, we’re just weeks away from the three year anniversary of the first smash hit AI chatbot model, OpenAI’s ChatGPT. With no sign of a slowdown on AI spending, one would expect us to be in the midst of an AI revolution, something to show for three years of unbridled tech investment. Yet when it comes to AI in the workplace, there are suspiciously few stories of companies succ





Sources: Naveen Rao’s new AI hardware startup targets $5B valuation with backing from a16z
25TechCrunch / 7h
Former Databricks AI chief is raising $1 billion to build an Nvidia rival through a novel approach.





American Airlines Dumped Barclays For Citi—And The Onboard Credit Card Deals Just Got Better (But The Annoying Announcements Stay)
View from the Wing / 7h
American’s inflight card pitches are still the 6 a.m. wake-up call everyone dreads—but now Citi’s exclusive deal means the bonus miles onboard are better than what you’ll find anywhere else. Continue reading ...





How to Use the DROP Function in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 7h
One of the most underused lookup and reference functions in Microsoft Excel is the DROP function. This powerful yet simple function lets you remove a specified number of rows or columns from the start or end of an array without altering the original dataset.





No need to wait for Prime Day – here are 7 outstanding Shark vacuum deals you can buy right now
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Prime Day hasn't started yet, but a number of Shark vacuums are already down to their lowest-ever prices.





Phyllis Gardner, Early Skeptic of Theranos, Dies at 75
NYT > Technology / 7h
A pharmacologist, she was certain Elizabeth Holmes’s blood-testing idea would fail, and spoke up about it. At first, few listened.





Worried about AI taking your job? Samsung's new tool will let your boss track just how well it's doing
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Samsung TRUEBench tests AI chatbots against real workplace tasks, yet skepticism persists about benchmarks capturing true human job complexity.





Chase Pay Yourself Back Q4 categories — is it a good use of your rewards?
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
If Chase's Pay Yourself Back hasn't been on your radar in a while, it may be worth brushing up on it. Not only has this potentially lucrative option continued to expand to a broader list of Chase cards, but some redemption rates aren't to be sneezed at. Chase offers its Pay Yourself Back benefit on some cobranded credit cards, including Southwest Airlines cards , United Airlines cards , the Aerop





Spirit Airlines slashes fleet, will get rid of more than 100 planes in latest bankruptcy cuts
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Spirit Airlines is making tough decisions in bankruptcy as it fights to survive. On Thursday, the Dania Beach, Florida-based discounter asked a bankruptcy court for permission to reject leases on 87 Airbus A320-family aircraft and return them to lessors. The request covers 19 A320ceos, 65 A320neos and three A321neos. This came two days after Spirit sought court approval for a separate deal with a





River cruise packing list: What to pack when traveling by riverboat
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
You booked your river cruise, and the departure date is approaching. Now you're panicking about what to pack. You want to pack light, given that you won't have much space in your cabin to store bulky suitcases. However, you also want to be prepared with the right clothing and gear for unpredictable weather on the river, visits to religious sites, and the many walking and cycling tours you plan to





Mark Hamill’s Best Genre Roles (That Aren’t Luke Skywalker)
Gizmodo / 7h
He may forever be beloved for being a farm boy from Tatooine, but Mark Hamill's illustrious career has had plenty of great roles across sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.





How Peloton's New 'Club Peloton' Ranking System Works
Lifehacker / 7h
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 . Earlier this week, Peloton unveiled a whole host of new app features and updates to its equipment , from AI coaching to enhanced bikes and treadmills . I've spent the last few days playing around with all of the new stuff ( Pelo





Chinese robotics company creates human-like face robot
Mashable / 7h
A video from a China-based company showing a human-like robot face is spreading online. It's giving major Westworld vibes. AheadForm is a Chinese robotics company founded in 2024 working on combining realistic humanoid robots with artificial intelligence in order to interact with humans. "With expressive facial features, moving eyes, and synchronized speech, the robot can convey emotions and unde





The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera gets the job done for GameChat, but it’s not a must-own accessory
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera does what it says on the tin, even if it basically is just a webcam.





I tried JBL’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar, and it impressed me with its almighty power and detachable wireless speakers
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
I tried JBL’s new soundbar with detachable wireless speakers and true Dolby Atmos – here’s why I’m looking forward to testing it in full.





4 new features coming to Samsung One UI 8.5
Mashable / 8h
Samsung's next batch of Galaxy phones is likely at least a few months away, but that doesn't mean we can't start talking about software updates now. A bevy of leaks and reports are already out there regarding One UI 8.5, the next big software update to Samsung's custom version of Android. It's expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 lineup of smartphones, more than likely in January, but let's dig





The Next ‘Final Deadlines’ Movie Is Losing the ‘Bloodlines’ Directors
22Gizmodo / 8h
The morbidly delightful horror series will return in a seventh film directed by Michiel Blanchart.





Data on Sydney Sweeney Ad Controversy Shows How MAGA Weaponizes Social Trends
34Gizmodo / 8h
Manufacturing outrage.





We’ve Been Using Lithium-Ion Batteries for Decades. Now We Know More About How They Work
Gizmodo / 8h
Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and more.





A biological 0-day? Threat-screening tools may miss AI-designed proteins.
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Thursday, a team of researchers led by Microsoft announced that they had discovered, and possibly patched, what they're terming a biological zero-day—an unrecognized security hole in a system that protects us from biological threats. The system at risk screens purchases of DNA sequences to determine when someone's ordering DNA that encodes a toxin or dangerous virus. But, the researchers argue





Which GPU is best for content creation? Well, Nvidia seems to have all the answers to that question, but Intel is the dark horse
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Nvidia dominates rendering and editing, AMD delivers selective strengths, and Intel surprises in AI benchmarks while struggling with broader stability.





U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card review: Perfect for financing large business expenses
The Points Guy Articles / 8h
U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card overview The U.S. Bank Business Platinum Card is a practical option for business owners focused on financing large purchases rather than earning rewards. The card is a solid option with no annual fee and its 0% introductory annual percentage rate, then a variable APR of 16.74% to 25.74% applies. It's ideal for a business managing cash flow with the trade-off of no





The Lenovo Go S Is $120 Off
Wired / 8h
The upgraded version of the Legion Go S with SteamOS makes for a nice Steam Deck upgrade.





New Data Shows Waymos Are So Safe That It’s Almost Comical
Futurism / 8h
Last month, Waymo released new safety statistics , boasting that its fleet of vehicles had covered 96 million miles as of June. And the results from all those miles traveled are, on their face, staggering. The company claims that its driverless vehicles are 91 percent less likely to be involved in crashes resulting in serious injury compared to an “average human driver of the same distance.” That





Lawsuit Blames Cybertruck’s Door Handle Design After a Fatal Crash
Gizmodo / 8h
Regulators were already probing Tesla’s door handles on different model before the Cybertruck lawsuits.





You Can Now Send End-to-End Encrypted Emails From Your Business Gmail Account
Lifehacker / 8h
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 . Google doesn't have the best track record when it comes to user privacy, but every once in a while, they do something surprising. Back in April, the company began testing end-to-end encrypted email messaging for enterprise users. O





The World of ‘Dark Crystal’ May Not Be as Finished as We Thought
29Gizmodo / 9h
io9 spoke with filmmaker Brian Henson about the legendary film, returning to theaters October 12-13.





Bad Bunny Has MAGA All Worked Up
300+Wired / 9h
After avoiding the continental US on his world tour due to ICE, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show will be a battleground for the country’s culture wars.





What to expect at OpenAI’s DevDay 2025, and how to watch it
TechCrunch / 9h
OpenAI's third developer conference is around the corner, and it's shaping up to be the company's biggest yet.





I Ranked the Audio Quality of Eight Pairs of Smart Glasses, and It Was Surprisingly Difficult
Lifehacker / 9h
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 . I've tested a lot of smart glasses for Lifehacker, and it's tricky to compare them because the category is all over the place. Some "smart glasses," like Chamelo’s Music Shield , ar





Woman Steps Out Of Plane Lavatory In A Skincare Mask—Passengers Thought The Grim Reaper Was Coming For Them
View from the Wing / 9h
A woman’s mid-air skincare routine turned into an unintentional horror scene. Emerging from the airplane bathroom in a sheet mask and hood, she looked less like a beauty guru—and more like the Grim Reaper coming for passengers. Continue reading ...





Google is also removing apps used to report sightings of ICE agents
Engadget / 9h
Following Apple's removal of ICEBlock from the App Store, an app used to report on the activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, 404 Media reports that Google is also removing similar apps from the Play Store. In a statement to Engadget, Google said "ICEBlock was never available on Google Play, but we removed similar apps for violations of our policies." Google says that it decided





Snapchat is going to charge for storage — here’s how to save your Memories for free
TechCrunch / 9h
If your Memories exceed the new limit, you will need to either export them or sign up for one of Snapchat's new Memories Storage plans in order to preserve them.





Google’s Gemini AI app could soon be getting a big makeover
24TechCrunch / 9h
The company is seemingly experimenting with a new user interface that would shift the app from having a chatbot-style look and feel to one offering a scrollable feed with suggested prompts accompanied by eye-catching photos.





Earn easy cash back on your online purchases with TopCashback — plus, enjoy a $25 sign-up bonus
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
If you're not starting your online purchases by going through a cash-back site, I can promise you that you're leaving some money on the table. There are many shopping portals that let you earn rewards on your online purchases. While some portals award airline miles , Chase Ultimate Rewards points or American Express Membership Rewards points , TopCashback offers money back in the form of cash or





You Can Get Windows 11 Pro on Sale for Just $10 Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You can get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro on sale for just $10 right now on StackSocial , which would typically cost $200 at the Microsoft Store . The sale ends October 12. Once you've purchased, the redemption code and setup instructions will be sent to your inbox. Just make su





Producer Announces New Movie Will Be Directed by an AI Entity
Futurism / 9h
Shortly after the announcement of an “AI actor” dubbed Tilly Norwood drew overwhelming criticism , Italian movie producer Andrea Iervolino has announced plans to take the trend to its logical conclusion. As Deadline reports , Iervolino unveiled what he claims will be the first film directed entirely by an AI entity, titled “The Sweet Idleness.” Iervolino is no joke; his credits include “Ferrari,”





'4kW is certainly possible, but it can go much higher': Microsoft-backed startup could dissipate 10kW GPUs, its founder confirms
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Backed by a Microsoft collaboration and a $24 million funding deal, Corintis is developing microfluidic cooling technology which aims for 10x gains in AI chip performance.





Notepad Is Starting to Feel a Little Overpowered (And I Like It)
How-To Geek / 10h
Many people love Notepad for its simplicity, but others avoid it for the same reason. Even though Microsoft has now blessed it with some extra features, it has become a more powerful plain-text editor. Well, I'm all for it.





‘The Predator’ Director Thanks ‘Prey’ and ‘Badlands’ Director for Saving the Franchise
62Gizmodo / 10h
Shane Black, who also co-starred in the original 'Predator' movie, is a big fan of Dan Trachtenberg's recent work on the series.





Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run , the company has sought to assuage the community's fears with a blog post and a casual "backstage" video. Google has said again and again since announcing the change that sideloading isn't going anywhere, but it's definitely not going to be as easy. The new information confirms app installs will be more reliant





Ars Live: Is the AI bubble about to pop? A live chat with Ed Zitron.
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
As generative AI has taken off since ChatGPT's debut, inspiring hundreds of billions of dollars in investments and infrastructure developments, the top question on many people's minds has been: Is generative AI a bubble, and if so, when will it pop? To help us potentially answer that question, I'll be hosting a live conversation with prominent AI critic Ed Zitron on October 7 at 3:30 pm ET as par





Apple removes ICEBlock, won’t allow apps that report locations of ICE agents
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Acting on a demand from the Trump administration, Apple has removed apps that let iPhone users report the locations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. "We reached out to Apple today demanding they remove the ICEBlock app from their App Store—and Apple did so," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement to Fox News yesterday. "ICEBlock is designed to put ICE agents at risk





HBO Max subscribers lose access to CNN livestream on November 17
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
HBO Max subscribers will no longer be able to watch CNN from the streaming platform as of November 17, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) informed customers today. After this date, HBO Max subscribers will still be able to watch some CNN content, including shows and documentaries, on demand. The CNN Max livestream for HBO Max launched as an open beta in September 2023. Since then, it has featured live





Rivian is redesigning the R2 SUV’s door handles for better safety
22TechCrunch / 10h
The change comes after employees and customers reportedly voiced concerns.





The best Amazon Echo deals live ahead of October Prime Day
Mashable / 10h
The best October Prime Day Echo device deals at a glance: Best Echo deal overall Amazon Echo Buds with ANC $34.99 (save $85) Best smart speaker deal Echo Spot $49.99 (save $30) Best Echo deal for kids Echo Show 5 Kids with Echo Glow $64.99 (save $64.99) Best Echo display deal Amazon Echo Hub $119.99 (save $60) We're on the brink of another Amazon Prime Day , y'all. Well, technically it's called P





When will Taylor Swifts The Fate of Ophelia music video be on YouTube?
Mashable / 10h
Taylor Swift loves a good mystery. From the countless Easter eggs she drops for fans to releasing albums like The Life of a Showgirl without any singles ahead of time, Swift tends to shield her next moves in cloak-and-dagger secrecy. Now that secrecy has extended to her upcoming music video for The Life of a Showgirl 's Shakespeare-inspired lead single, "The Fate of Ophelia." SEE ALSO: The ultima





Can you think like a YC partner? This game will help you find out
TechCrunch / 10h
The YC Partner Simulator game, created by an undergrad in Berlin, lets you see if you can predict which startups get into Y Combinator.





Can AI companies turn brainrot into revenue?
TechCrunch / 10h
The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem. On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty […]





Chase Sapphire Reserve’s Refresh Is So Good For Me I’m Kicking Myself For Not Paying The Higher Fee Early
View from the Wing / 10h
I wasn’t sure how to feel about the Chase Sapphire Reserve refresh at first. But now I’m realizing the new benefits are such a win for me that I’m kicking myself for not paying the higher fee early. Continue reading ...





The Sky Isn’t Falling, but Starlink Satellites Are
36Gizmodo / 10h
Watch your head.





Supabase nabs $5B valuation, four months after hitting $2B
TechCrunch / 10h
It's been a wild year of growth and fundraising for vibe-coding database of choice, Supabase.





Porter Airlines adds 3 routes to American Airlines' hubs
24The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Porter Airlines is wasting no time adding U.S. flights under its new partnership with American Airlines. The Canadian carrier will connect American's hub at Miami International Airport (MIA) with Ontario's Ottawa International Airport (YOW) in January 2026 and the U.S. airline's Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) hub with YOW and British Columbia's Vancouver International Airport (YVR





Amazon is clearing out its Apple Watch Series 10 inventory — save a record $170 on select models
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $170: The Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS + Cellular) is on sale for $329 at Amazon, a 34% discount from its usual $499 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS + Cellular) $329 at Amazon $499 Save $170 The Apple Watch Series 10 may no longer be the newest Apple Watch, but it still runs circles around the average smartwatch and fitness tracker , at least f





Ninjas best kitchen gadgets are on sale for Prime Day — heres what to buy
Mashable / 10h
Best early Prime Day Ninja deals Best Ninja deal overall Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $159.95 (save $20.04) Best 'Prime Exclusive' deal Ninja CREAMi $199.97 (save $55.01) Best runner-up deal Ninja Air Fryer & Toaster Oven (DT501​) $229.99 (save $120) We’ve been testing Ninja products for a long time now, and one thing we can confidently say is that it’s always a treat to see what





Everything to Remember Before Seeing ‘Tron: Ares’
Gizmodo / 10h
Jeff Bridges returns in the third 'Tron' film alongside series newcomers Jared Leto and Greta Lee; it opens October 10.





White House Investigates Whether to Chop Space Shuttle Discovery Into Pieces
21Futurism / 10h
On October 11, 2012, NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery embarked on its arduous, 12-mile journey from an airplane hangar to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. The iconic spacecraft had just survived its final “flight” while strapped to the roof of a Boeing 747 . Officials went to extreme efforts to prevent the Shuttle from being dismantled during transport. The streets of LA were too narro





Apple's Newest iPhone Charger Is Pricey but Versatile
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . When you're looking to top off your iPhone's battery, you might not think much about the actual plug you're using. The thing is, it actually matters quite a bit, especially if you c





I spend hours drawing on my 24-inch XPPen display every week – here’s why you should hope for a discount this Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here’s why you should hope for a discount on this cheap Wacom alternative on Prime Day.





Big Tech Takes On Cars: The Failure of Apple's Car Project
How-To Geek / 11h
Shrouded in secrecy from the outset, and which continued for a decade before Apple's car project came to light, ramping up, but ultimately met its demise: $10 billion spent and nothing to show but a sour taste for industry and shareholders, and a graveyard of ideas that ultimately never saw execution. But was Apple's failure the shake-up the industry needed, and what exactly went wrong?





Your under $25 October Prime Day guide – deals from Apple, Echo, Ring, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I'm rounding up the 15 best early October Prime Day deals under $25 that are actually worth buying from Apple, Echo, Ring, and more.





Inside Apple’s quest to add a heart-rate sensor and full workout tracking into AirPods Pro 3
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
TechRadar had the opportunity to speak with Apple’s Steve Waydo, Director of Health Sensing, and Ron Huang, VP of Sensing and Connectivity, to delve deeper into the new heart-rate sensor: its development, how it works, and ultimately what it means for AirPods Pro.





How to watch How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) for *FREE* on BBC iPlayer
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Here's our guide on how to watch How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) for free on BBC iPlayer anywhere you are in the world.





Congress let a key cybersecurity law expire this week, leaving US networks more vulnerable
Engadget / 11h
There's a long list of reasons US stability is now teetering between "Fyre Festival" and "Charlie Sheen's 'Tiger Blood' era." Now you can add cybersecurity to the tally. A crucial cyber defense law, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), has lapsed. With the government out of commission, the nation's computer networks are more exposed for… who knows how long. Welcome to 20





The best Apple Watch deals ahead of Prime Day include one of the best Apple Watch deals weve seen this year
Mashable / 11h
Best Apple Watch deals ahead of October Prime Day Best Series 11 deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $389 (save $10) Best Series 10 deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $329 (save $170) Best SE deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd generation (GPS, 40mm) $179 (save $70) We're just days away from the start of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale , and Apple Watch deals are reflecting that. The sal





Listen up and snag the best early Prime Day noise-cancelling headphone deals
Mashable / 11h
Early Prime Day noise-cancelling headphone deals Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Deal Sony Ult Wear $249.99 (Save $55.04) Best Budget Early Prime Day Noise-Cancelling Headphone Deal Anker Soundcore Life Q30 $63.99 (Save $16) Best Early Prime Day Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 $199 (Save $50) Tech fans, look alive. Amazon's October Prime Day sale is about to begin. From Oct. 7

Why would you buy the $630 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft when even iPads are cheaper?
Mashable / 11h
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft launched on Sept. 30 at Amazon's Devices & Services event in New York City. And while it's not even available for preorder yet, there's already buzz around the new e-reader . The new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is priced at $629.99, making it the most expensive Kindle yet. Now, the Scribe Colorsoft can do a lot. It was already the largest Kindle , but now it's adding color





10% of Earth’s Land Is at Risk of Wildfire Disaster, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 11h
A new study found that climate change has driven a surge of “societally disastrous” wildfires over the last four decades, with 43% of the most costly events occurring in the last 10 years.





You can put 70 SSDs and HDDs in this case to deliver almost 3PB capacity - and it got me thinking, why aren't there any 3.5-inch SSDs?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AIC SB407-VA packs 70 drive bays into 4U, delivering nearly 3PB capacity with modern Xeon scalability.





Nissan Leaf 2026 review: Still the budget EV to beat
Engadget / 11h
"Ohhh, this is niiice ." I kept repeating that to myself when I first saw the 2026 Nissan Leaf in person, like the oft-memed Tiffany Haddish clip . I quickly learned it's hard not to love this third iteration of the Leaf. Its seats feel wonderfully comfortable, its infotainment screens are wide and immersive and its electromagnetic sunroof seemed like something meant for a far more premium car. I





China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here's What That Looks Like
43Wired / 11h
The country spends like no one else on renewables and has reshaped the global market. Is it enough?





Why do AI data centers use so many resources?
Engadget / 11h
With the AI boom, construction of new data centers has skyrocketed , and not without consequence — some communities that count these facilities as neighbors are now facing water shortages and strained power supplies . While tech's data center footprint has been growing for decades, generative AI has seemingly shifted the impacts of these operations toward the catastrophic. What exactly makes thes





Look at the Gorgeous Practical Miniatures Guillermo del Toro Used on ‘Frankenstein’
31Gizmodo / 11h
The Oscar-winning director's new film, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, hits theaters October 17.





Perplexity launches Comet AI browser for everyone: How to try it
26Mashable / 11h
Perplexity has officially launched its Comet AI web browser to everyone for free. At this time, Comet is only available as a desktop browser. Over the summer, AI company Perplexity launched its very own web browser known as Comet. However, when Comet first rolled out, the AI web browser wasn't available to everyone. Users either needed a paid Perplexity subscription, or they needed to sign up for





Apple removes ICE tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration
30Mashable / 11h
Apple has removed apps that track the movement of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, which some communities had been using to crowdsource raid information to keep their residents safe. The tech giant's purported reasoning for the removal is that apps that surveil immigration operations may jeopardize the safety of federal officials . "Based on information we've received from law





Amazons early October Prime Day book deals are off the charts
Mashable / 11h
The best October Prime Day book deals at a glance: Best hardcover book deal Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez $10.98 (save $17.02) Best paperback book deal Deep End by Ali Hazelwood $8.09 (save $11.91) Best Kindle book deal The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose $1.69 (save $8.30) Amazon's October Prime Day event is just around the corner (officially running from Oct. 7 through 8), but we've bee





Oakley Meta HSTN Review: Sporty AI Glasses With a Confusing Game Plan
Gizmodo / 11h
With Meta's Oakley Vanguard AI glasses on the way, the HSTN are in a weird spot.





Rally Arcade Classics is a fun ’90s-throwback racing game
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Over the years, racing sims have come a long way . Gaming PCs and consoles have become more powerful, physics and tire models have become more accurate, and after COVID, it seems like nearly everyone has a sim rig setup at home. Sim racing has even become an accepted route into the world of real-life motorsport (not to be confused with the Indy Racing League). But what if you aren't looking to be





Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: Come for the camera, stay for the battery
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Apple's "Pro" iPhones usually look and feel a lot like the regular ones, just with some added features stacked on top. They've historically had better screens and more flexible cameras, and there has always been a Max option for people who really wanted to blur the lines between a big phone and a small tablet (Apple's commitment to the cheaper "iPhone Plus" idea has been less steadfast). But the





Scientists revive old Bulgarian recipe to make yogurt with ants
76Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Fermenting milk to make yogurt, cheeses, or kefir is an ancient practice, and different cultures have their own traditional methods, often preserved in oral histories. The forests of Bulgaria and Turkey have an abundance of red wood ants, for instance, so a time-honored Bulgarian yogurt-making practice involves dropping a few live ants (or crushed-up ant eggs) into the milk to jump-start fermenta





5 reasons why Norton VPN's improved deal is well worth considering
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There's exclusive VPN pricing for TechRadar readers from Norton. with the discounts now extending to prospective users in the UK.





A free, ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming option might be on the way
Engadget / 12h
It’s been quite the week for Xbox news. A lot of people are still coming to terms with Microsoft's veritable gut-punch of an announcement that the price of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription is about to soar by 50 percent. And if that has already pushed you into washing your hands with Xbox altogether , it looks like Microsoft may soon attempt to tempt you back by giving away its cloud gaming serv





Peloton Announces Pivot to AI, Jacks Up Price
Futurism / 12h
In an attempt to climb back up the leaderboard, Peloton just announced a flashy pivot to AI. To set the scene, the in-home fitness company hit its personal record in 2020 when its valuation skyrocketed from about $8 billion to nearly $50 billion. It was a clear winner in the pandemic economy — but ever since people were able to leave their homes again, it’s been falling behind. Years of underperf





Hackers claim to have hit third-part provider for Boeing, Samsung and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Dimensional Control Systems files surface on the dark web, but authenticity has not yet been confirmed.





Air Canada makes alcohol free on all flights amid pressure from flyers, key rival
100+The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Air Canada will now offer complimentary beer, wine and Canadian-made snacks to all passengers across its network. The new service, which started last month, is available on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, the airline told TPG. It includes both domestic and international flights that provide a beverage service, including to Mexico and the Caribbean. Th





Atmos Rewards Ascent vs. Atmos Rewards Summit: Which card is best for points and perks for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines?
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Atmos Rewards entered the points and miles space this year, becoming the joint loyalty program for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines . While Atmos Rewards' primary target is someone who frequently flies with these carriers, this program offers more than meets the eye . Atmos Rewards points are valuable, worth 1.5 cents apiece per TPG's October 2025 valuations , and can be used to book flights





2025 Has Been a Nightmare Year for Getting Violently Ill on Cruise Ships
Gizmodo / 12h
Gastrointestinal germs like norovirus are causing more cruise ship outbreaks than we've seen in a long time.





3 Netflix Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend (October 3 - 5)
How-To Geek / 12h
Even if you think you've watched everything there is to see on Netflix , in my experience there are always a few more gems waiting to be discovered.





How to find a good drone deal for Prime Day (and avoid the sketchy ones)
Mashable / 12h
Best early Prime Day drone deals Best drone deal overall Potensic ATOM SE $249.99 (save $70) Best DJI drone deal DJI Mini 2 SE Fly More Combo $499 (save $99.99) Best drone deal for kids Contixo F19 Drone $49.99 (save $30) Prime Day (and its fall spinoff, Prime Big Deal Days) is usually one of the best times of the year to buy a drone. This year, however, things are a little bit complicated . As y





How to make a hit horror movie starring your dog
Mashable / 12h
In this episode of How It Hits , we break down the tricks behind dog acting , from classic inspirations like Air Bud and Rin Tin Tin to modern award-winning performances like Messi in Anatomy of a Fall . We hear directly from filmmakers Ben Leonberg and Kari Fischer about what they learned from the 3-years process of making Good Boy with their own dog, Indy. We’ll also explore how editing magic,





Rococo revival: Why pastels, whimsy, and Labubus are everywhere
Mashable / 12h
If you've noticed a remarkable amount of pastels in fall, people wearing a surprising number of impractical yet whimsical accessories, or an abundance of shells and flowers motifs, don't worry, babe. You haven’t wandered into Merengue's house in Animal Crossing — you're just noticing the resurgence of Rococo. You might know Rococo as the late Baroque-period art style from 18th-century France that





Best Buys weeklong Techtober Sale is its answer to Amazons October Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
Amazon can never run a sale all by itself. As the retail giant gears up for its annual Prime Big Deal Days event on Oct. 7 and 8, Best Buy is preparing to host a competing "Techtober Sale" from Oct. 6 to 12. A Best Buy representative tells me via email that the weeklong event will include "some of the hottest deals this fall on tech like laptops , TVs, headphones , video games, electric bikes and





Gmail business users can now send secure encrypted email to anyone
Mashable / 12h
Google just gave the business tier of Gmail users a handy new cybersecurity feature. In a company blog post , Google said that enterprise Gmail users can now send end-to-end encrypted emails to anyone. Not just people in their network and not just people who use Gmail, but people who use any email service. All they have to do is click "Additional encryption" when writing their message, and Gmail





I’m Finally Ready to Leave Flagship Phones Behind
How-To Geek / 12h
As I write this, I've been a flagship phone user for just over 10 years, starting with the LG G3 from 2014, which was my first taste of a high-end handset. Since then, I've had a Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 10 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 11 Pro, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and, as of this moment, an iPhone 14 Pro.





Voice Assistants Are Begging for a Do-Over. Should You Really Give Them One?
Gizmodo / 12h
Google and Amazon are promising a lot with new voice assistants, but whether they can deliver is a much bigger question.





The Director of ‘Good Boy’ Talks Taking on the ‘Does the Dog Die?’ Trope
Gizmodo / 12h
'Good Boy' hits theaters today, and squeamish viewers have one big (spoilery!) question about its four-legged breakout star.





Amazon Delivery Drones Crash Into a Crane in Arizona, Feds Investigating
20Gizmodo / 12h
Regulators have launched probes after two Prime Air drones collided with a construction crane.





The Hulu with Live TV, ESPN and Disney+ bundle just dropped to its best price of the year – here’s why you should subscribe
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If you've wanted to get Hulu's live TV bundle, don't miss out on this deal before prices increase.





Lufthansa’s Premium Service Is Poor—And Flight Attendants Refuse To Help Make It Better [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...





Android spyware pretends to be Signal or ToTok update to fool victims - here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Two campaigns are targeting people in UAE and the wider region with infostealing malware.





Ahead of Prime Day, the best deals you can grab at The Home Depot are on Halloween decor
Mashable / 12h
Best early Prime Day deals at The Home Depot Best Halloween deal Home Accents Holiday 5-ft. Skelly's Cat $149 (Save $50) Best tool deal Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer, Drill, Impact Driver Combo Kit $199 (Save $170) Best furniture deal Harper & Bright Designs Entryway Storage Bench with Shoe Rack $184.90 (Save $210.90) When Amazon announces a new Prime Day sale , other retailers start cooking up t





Taylor Swifts The Life of a Showgirl is here, and the internet is divided
24Mashable / 12h
Taylor Swift 's newest album, The Life of a Showgirl , dropped today, and I am not the first person to notice this. Swiftie or not, if you've been online at all since midnight on Oct. 3, you've probably noticed a flooding of posts — on X , on Instagram , on Reddit , on Threads , you name it — about Swift's 12th studio album. According to data from global social listening and insights tool Meltwat





We found the best tablet deals ahead of Amazons October Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
Best early Prime Day tablet deals Best early Prime Day tablet deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $899 (Save $100) Best early Prime Day Android tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ $899.99 (Save $100) Best early Prime Day budget tablet deal Amazon Fire Max 11 $189.99 (Save $90) Amazon's October Prime Day is just days away. From Oct. 7 through Oct. 8, you'll be able to shop a variety of





The PS5 has had its price slashed by £100 at Currys
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The PS5 has had its price cut at Currys for a limited time.





Perplexity's AI Browser Is Now Available for Free for Everyone
Lifehacker / 12h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Much has been said about Comet, Perplexity's web browser, not just because of its AI features, but also because of its paywall . Early access was initially reserved to a waitlist of Perplexity Max users, a subscription that costs $





Traveling Internationally? Roamless’s Easy-to-Use eSIM Is 20% Off
How-To Geek / 12h
With more carriers and phone manufacturers embracing eSIMs , it's time to consider what exactly they can do for you. One of the biggest advantages of an eSIM is that it allows you to easily use multiple SIMs with a single phone, making dual-simming incredibly easy.

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Government Workers Say Their Out-of-Office Replies Were Forcibly Changed to Blame Democrats for Shutdown
1KWired / 11h
Some employees at the Department of Education changed their responses back to the more neutral language, only to have it changed yet again to the partisan response, multiple sources tell WIRED.





Department of Energy cancels $7.5B of clean energy projects in mostly blue states
100+TechCrunch / 13h
The Trump administration canceled over 300 awards related to clean energy on October 1. The states most affected by the cuts voted for Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

Red Hat confirms major data breach after hackers claim mega haul
Latest from TechRadar / 16h
Red Hat breach is confirmed, but claims of data theft are yet to be determined.






After nine years of grinding, Replit finally found its market. Can it keep it?
TechCrunch / 26min
While AI coding startups like Cursor raise brow-raising rounds on barely three years of existence, Replit's path to a $3 billion valuation has been anything but swift.





Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 3
Mashable / 47min
We're slowly making our way through the lunar cycle, and we're just a few days away from the full moon. The lunar cycle is a 29.5-day cycle of eight distinct phases of the moon. According to NASA, these phases happen as the Sun lights up different portions of the moon while it orbits Earth. Keep reading to find out what you can spot in the night sky tonight, October 3. What is today’s moon phase?





How to watch the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Indonesia online for free
Mashable / 47min
TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Indonesia for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're slowly crawling to the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, so fans need to stop and really appreciate every remaining race weekend. So we're suggesting you cancel all your plans, block out the world, and follow all the action from the





Japan faces Asahi beer shortage after cyber-attack
BBC News / 1h
The drinks giant said this week that the attack had a major impact on its domestic operations.





Apple Takes Down ICE Tracking Apps Amid Trump Pressure Campaign
49NYT > Technology / 1h
Trump administration officials have issued several legal threats over ICEBlock, a popular app that allows users to alert others to the presence of nearby immigration agents.





Apple removes ICEBlock from the App Store after Trump administration's demand
Engadget / 2h
Apple has removed ICEBlock , the app which allowed users to put a pin on a map to show where ICE agents have recently been spotted, from the App Store. It has also pulled other apps that served a similar purpose. According to Fox Business , Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded their takedown, telling Apple that the apps were "designed to put ICE agents at risk just for doing their jobs." Bondi add





American AAdvantage Barclays Cards Discontinued, Transitioning To Citi
One Mile at a Time / 2h
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, but American Airlines’ co-branded Barclays credit cards are no longer open to new applicants, as the airline instead heads toward an exclusive agreement with Citi. American Barclays cards no longer open to new applicants As of October 2025, applications have been closed for the AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard, which was Barclays’ last American cred





NYT Pips hints, answers for October 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Happy Friday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Today's games make heavy use of "less than" and "greater than" areas, but we have all the tips you need to navigate them. 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





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today shouldn't be hard to solve if you're a theater kid. 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





NYT Strands hints, answers for October 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints will help you understand the flavor of today's puzzle. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, 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





Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 3, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer features a couple things that might trip people up regardless of their favorite starting word. 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 puzzle shouldn't be difficult to sol





Hurdle hints and answers for October 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





TikTok recommends porn to children, says report
BBC News / 2h
Researchers find TikTok's algorithm recommends sexual content to newly-created child accounts.





Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments
64BBC News / 2h
Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.





Successful Drone Interceptor Flight Tests
Next Big Future / 3h
Anduril and Zone 5 Technologies recently conducted successful test flights of drone interceptor prototypes and have received additional funding to refine the technology, the Defense Department announced Monday. Following Anduril and Zone 5’s recent successful flight demonstrations, both vendors received additional funding to further refine their rapid prototypes, integrate their systems with the m





US 3rd Army Testing Drone Factories in Shipping Containers
Next Big Future / 3h
Army 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade 3D printing K9 Genesis UAV. Printed, components sourced, and fully assembled on base referencing our fully open source wiki, files, & guides. Soldiers from the Hunter Army Airfield Innovation Center received initial training on the Expeditionary Manufacturing Cell or xCell, 3d-printer system, at Ft. Stewart and then manufactured around 90 ... Read more





Musicians, meet your (ethical) AI bandmates
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Aiode’s new AI music platform gives artists collaborative and ethically sourced AI bandmates.





This Is How Android Will Restrict Sideloading Next Year
How-To Geek / 4h
Bad news. Android, which has for years been pretty democratic when it comes to sideloading, is locking things down a lot starting next year. The company has now gone into detail on how this will work, and while there's some silver linings, it might still be bleak for some of you.





Bluehost owner offloads business domain registrar Markmonitor to focus on its web hosting segment - and its seven million customers
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Com Laude acquires Markmonitor for $450 million, while Newfold Digital refocuses on web hosting with Bluehost and Network Solutions.





EgyptAir Plans Cairo To Chicago & Los Angeles Flights In 2026
51One Mile at a Time / 4h
EgyptAir is planning on launching two new routes to the United States, including its longest flight yet… EgyptAir adding Chicago & Los Angeles routes EgyptAir has filed with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to launch flights to Los Angeles (LAX) as of May 2026, and Chicago (ORD) as of June 2026. EgyptAir wants to launch two new United States routes The airline is requ





Trump admin defiles even the “out of office” email auto-reply
40Ars Technica - All content / 5h
At this point, you sort of expect Donald Trump's big-picture assaults on free speech, foreigners, and the rule of law. (Sometimes, as in the case of the new outright attack on US higher ed , all three are packaged in one convenient wrapper.) Although troubling and dangerous, these kinds of attacks are all at least predictably unhinged; most are drawn from the standard authoritarian playbook or it





The Best and Worst of Six Flags Fright Fest 2025
Gizmodo / 5h
Six Flags Magic Mountain's annual Halloween event is running through November 2.





I’ve used the Sony WH-CH720N headphones for 2 years, and they’re still an exceptional buy at under $200
Mashable / 5h
Mid-range headphones aren’t popular right now. That’s because consumers are finding more value in budget and high-end models. In the case of the Sony WH-CH720N , you’re looking at mid-range headphones that offer the best of both worlds — premium hallmarks at an attainable price point. The Sony WH-CH720N have been fluctuating in price recently. At retail, they go for $179.99, which is still a grea





Amazon to resume drone delivery following crash in Arizona
25TechCrunch / 5h
Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are underway.





Mesa Card Earns Points For Mortgages, Rarely Offers A Bonus—50K Points Available Until October 15
View from the Wing / 6h
The no-fee Mesa Card lets you earn airline miles on your mortgage plus 3x on daycare, insurance and even taxes—and right now it’s offering a rare 50,000-point bonus through October 15. Continue reading ...





The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
BBC News / 6h
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?





Your chats with Meta AI will start affecting what ads you see on Facebook and Instagram
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Meta AI will use your conversations to adjust its ads and there's no way out.





This Is What the Potential ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ Archer Spinoff Would’ve Been About
Gizmodo / 6h
Scott Bakula and 'Enterprise' writer-producer Michael Sussman had previously worked on the pitch, 'Star Trek: United,' before Paramount turned it down.





Blue Origin aims to land next New Glenn booster, then reuse it for Moon mission


Ars Technica - All content / 6h
There's a good bit riding on the second launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. Most directly, the fate of a NASA science mission to study Mars's upper atmosphere hinges on a successful launch. The second flight of Blue Origin's heavy-lifter will send two NASA-funded satellites toward the red planet to study the processes that drove Mars's evolution from a warmer, wetter world to the cold, dry





This orange silent mini PC will bring its AMD Ryzen Pro 8000 APU to a casino slot machine near you very soon - with more ports than we've ever seen on such a device
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Quixant Iqon3 mini PC combines Ryzen Pro 8000 power, workstation specifications, vast ports, and heavy security for gaming cabinets.





Game Pass Ultimate is still $20 a month if you buy pre-paid codes
Engadget / 6h
Microsoft may have made the unfortunate decision to raise the price of a Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to $30 a month, but you don't have to live by the company's rules — at least not yet. Most online retailers are still selling codes for prepaid Game Pass subscriptions at the original $20 a month price. That means you can pay $60 for three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate , stack your co





Hands-on with the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: It looks like something Apple would have designed
Mashable / 7h
Earlier this week, I attended the Amazon fall hardware event , where the company introduced the newest members of its Kindle lineup — the new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. Alongside these e-readers, the company also introduced new Echo devices , new Fire TV products, and new Blink and Ring security cameras. As a big reader (I literally collect books, and currently own the Kindle Pape





A modder got the new Lego Game Boy to play real games
Mashable / 7h
Forget the Nintendo Switch 2 . Someone found a more creative way to play handheld Nintendo games in 2025. As you may or may not have heard, Lego finally released its Nintendo Game Boy model kit based on the classic early 90's handheld console this week. And it's not like we've been patiently awaiting this release since July . For $59.99, you can relive your childhood and maybe even share it with





Hades 2 is a fantastic modern epic – punishing, rewarding, and full of life, even in death
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Hades 2 has a lot to live up to in the looming shadow of one of the best roguelites ever, but it’s checked all the right boxes for me.





American Airlines saying goodbye to Barclays: Citi to be exclusive card partner
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
American Airlines has confirmed that as part of its newly exclusive deal with Citi, applications for the AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® have been removed and the Barclays Aviator portfolio will eventually be transitioned to Citi in 2026. "We are proud to build on our 38-year card partnership with Citi by naming them as our exclusive issuer for our AAdvantage® cobranded credit ca





Hilton Honors Amex Business card review: Elite perks on a budget
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card is a useful hotel business card. With mid-tier Hilton Gold elite status, car rental status and great earnings on Hilton purchases, it provides premium benefits (enrollment required for select benefits). If Hilton is your company's hotel chain of choice, this card could be a worthwhile addition t





Capital One miles vs. Chase Ultimate Rewards points: Which currency is better for your travels?
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points or Capital One miles: Which camp are you in? Each transferable currency provides a wide suite of transfer partners and impressive travel portal rates, delivering outsize value. According to TPG's September 2025 valuations , the competition is close, with Chase Ultimate Rewards points being worth 2.05 cents each and Capital One miles worth 1.85 cents each. Just as imp





Matthew McConaughey Talks More About Shooting That Iconic One-Take ‘Interstellar’ Moment
Gizmodo / 7h
The actor broke down the scene from the Christopher Nolan sci-fi modern classic 10 years later.





Is Everyone Really Dating AI Chatbots?
Gizmodo / 7h
Survey says yes, instinct says no.





Strava sues Garmin in bizarre patent infringement lawsuit
Engadget / 7h
Fitness tech appears to be having a strange spat. Earlier this week, Strava filed a lawsuit alleging that Garmin infringed on its patents for two features related to tracking exercise routes: segments and heatmaps. It's also claiming that Garmin violated a Master Cooperation Agreement by developing its own heat map feature. The complaint (via The Verge) is seeking a permanent injunction to stop G





Google, Meta, and others think they've found the key to smoother mobile video streaming - but all isn't quite what it seems
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
AV1 promises smoother, lighter video streaming, but hardware gaps, energy demands, and inconsistent support complicate its widespread mobile adoption.





Two Amazon delivery drones crashed, prompting federal regulators to step in
Mashable / 7h
Two of Amazon's MK30 delivery drones crashed in Arizona on Wednesday morning, and now two federal agencies are stepping in to investigate what happened. Amazon also temporarily paused drone deliveries in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area as a result of the crash. According to local news reports, like this TV segment from ABC15 Arizona , two Prime Air delivery drones crashed into a crane in Tolle





Why iRobot’s founder won’t go within 10 feet of today’s walking robots
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
When a robotics pioneer who has spent decades building humanoid machines recommends that you stand at least nine feet away from any full-sized walking robot, you should probably listen. "My advice to people is to not come closer than 3 meters to a full-size walking robot," Rodney Brooks writes in a technical essay titled "Why Today’s Humanoids Won’t Learn Dexterity" published on his blog last wee





RFK Jr. drags feet on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, delaying shots for kids
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
As respiratory virus season draws near, no federal health official has signed off on recommendations for this year's updated COVID-19 vaccines, leaving the federal vaccination schedule without an update and access to the shots in limbo for some low-income children. According to reporting by Stat news earlier this week, two immunization program experts—who spoke on the condition of anonymity to av





Thousands of Overworked Air Traffic Controllers Are Now Doing Their Job With No Paycheck in Sight
Gizmodo / 7h
Air traffic controller union warns of reduced safety in aviation under shutdown





Police Pull Over Waymo to Check for Drunk Driving
Futurism / 8h
A few months ago, the San Francisco Chronicle documented a subtle shift in how Waymo robotaxis were navigating the roads: they were driving more like humans. Their behavior was more “assertive,” honking at drivers that cut them off, and getting a rolling start while waiting for a pedestrian to finish crossing the street. These weren’t just an aesthetic change — Waymo bragged that its cars’ human





Tesla Is Sued by Family Who Says Faulty Cybertruck Doors Led to Woman’s Death
200+NYT > Technology / 8h
A college student was trapped in a burning Cybertruck because electronic doors made it difficult for her to get out or be rescued, a lawsuit claims.





Delta Now Sells First Class For $26—Status Upgrades Are Dead
43View from the Wing / 8h
Delta is now selling first class upgrades for as little as $26. That's the lowest price I've ever seen, and points to how far they'll go to avoid offering complimentary upgrades to their best customers. They've been on a 10-year journey trying to phase out first class upgrades and they've nearly accomplished it. Continue reading ...





You could be eligible for an Amazon Prime refund from the $2.5 billion settlement – here's how to claim it
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Amazon’s $2.5 billion Prime settlement means eligible users may get refunds – here’s who qualifies and how to claim your share.





Channing Tatum fanboys over Sean Evans in Hot Ones interview
Mashable / 8h
Channing Tatum took on the spicy challenge of Hot Ones as part of the promotion cycle for his film Roofman . And to paraphrase Tatum's scene-stealing turn as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine , he does make a name for himself here. SEE ALSO: Keke Palmer kisses host Sean Evans during new 'Hot Ones' appearance Although Da Bomb reduces Tatum to giggle fits and a few tears, his journey through the Hot O





Woman’s Bruising From a Massage Gun Was a Sign of Something Far Worse: Scurvy
Gizmodo / 8h
Though rare today, cases of scurvy in the U.S. appear to be on the rise.





Dwayne Johnson, Benny Safdie, and Emily Blunt reveal the awkward moment that led to The Smashing Machine
Mashable / 8h
At a glance, it makes sense why Dwayne Johnson would want to make The Smashing Machine . A biographical drama about UFC fighter Mark Kerr, the new film from writer/director Benny Safdie explores the highs and lows in the ring and beyond it. But it wasn't Safdie, the celebrated co-helmer of Uncut Gems , that came to Johnson. It was the other way around. And yet the movie almost didn't happen, exce





If You Can't Activate iMessage After Updating to iOS 26, Try This
Lifehacker / 8h
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 you updated your iPhone to iOS 26 , you were probably expecting to try out a bunch of new features . Maybe you were excited to see the new Liquid Glass design , or interested to see how the new spam prevention tech works . But





James Gunn Says the New Batman Should Be Here Before 2031
Gizmodo / 9h
'The Batman Part II' is coming in 2027 so could 'The Brave and the Bold' arrive in 2029?





Nespresso's five-star beginner-friendly coffee maker is now under $100 at Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Enjoy Nespresso for one of its lowest prices yet





The Asteroid Belt Is Vanishing
Gizmodo / 9h
Researchers calculated the rate at which the asteroid belt is gradually losing mass.





Creator of “AI Actress” Responds to Near-Universal Backlash
Futurism / 9h
Are moviegoers ever going to accept films created using AI? And just as importantly, will the creatives who work in the industry be cool with letting the tech play a heavy role in the filmmaking process? The bitter response to a new “AI actress” suggests that the answer to both questions, at least for now, is a ringing “no.” On Sunday, the creator of the digital acting persona named “Tilly Norwoo





Micron takes the HBM lead with fastest ever HBM4 memory with a 2.8TB/s bandwidth - putting it ahead of Samsung and SK Hynix
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Micron announces industry leading HBM4 with 2.8TB/s bandwidth and 11Gbps pin speeds, claiming performance advantage over Samsung and SK Hynix.





American Airlines Eliminating Carry-On Bag Sizers At Gates, But Why?
28One Mile at a Time / 9h
American Airlines is making a change that might seem unusual on the surface, as flagged by View from the Wing . However, the airline is simply following a competitor’s move, even if I can’t make much sense of it. American eliminating gate bag sizers, adding discretion As of Monday, October 6, 2025, American will start the process of removing carry-on bag sizers from all gate areas. There will sti





What HRV Is, and Why Your Fitness Watch Measures It
Lifehacker / 9h
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 . Besides measuring heart rate and other metrics like steps, pretty much every fitness tracker and smartwatch measures heart rate variability, abbreviated as HRV. This measurement is the basis for recovery scores and stress readings,





Here's How I Batch Install All My Old Apps When Switching Linux Distros
24How-To Geek / 9h
Whether the year of the Linux desktop is here or not, switching distros is still a pain. If you're planning to make a move to another Linux distribution, here's how I batch-install all my old applications I was using on the previous one.





The best credit cards for Walmart shopping
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Frequent Walmart shoppers know how much value the retail giant offers. In addition to getting great prices on everything from groceries and household goods to clothing and electronics, you can earn cash back and other benefits when you shop at Walmart using various rewards credit cards. In this post, we explore the best rewards credit cards for Walmart spending and show you how to combine those c





Crashout Crew looks like Overcooked-style mayhem from one of the studios behind Peak
Engadget / 9h
It's been quite the year for Aggro Crab. After stopping production on a sequel to Going Under (with funding issues and burnout both factoring into that decision ), the studio decided to focus on self-funded game jam projects before moving onto another big game. Some of the team collaborated with Content Warning developer Landfall to create Peak . With the help of clever marketing , that co-op cli





Apple shelves cheaper Vision Pro to focus on smart glasses, report says
Mashable / 9h
We all know the problem with the Apple Vision Pro: It's too expensive. Now, Apple is deprioritizing a more affordable follow-up to the futuristic VR headset to focus on Meta Ray-Ban-style smart glasses, a new report says. According to Bloomberg's Apple insider Mark Gurman , Apple has apparently moved employees off its Vision Pro redo in order to focus its teams on producing a competitor to Meta's





Amazon Is Finally Let Users Add More Items to Upcoming Deliveries
Gizmodo / 9h
It is no longer necessary to start a new order for any last minute shopping items.





Strava Sues Garmin Over Segments and Heatmap Features
Lifehacker / 9h
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 . Two of the biggest names in fitness tracking are beefing: Fitness app Strava has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, demanding that the device manufacturer cease selling effectively all of its fitness watches and cycling computers.





Sora 2 Is Creating Ads for “Epstein Island” Children’s Toys
Futurism / 9h
On an initial glance, a video that’s going viral on social media looks like a typical 1990s TV commercial for a children’s toy set of a tropical island: there are palm trees, a waterfall, and — wait a minute — there’s also a secret massage room, and even an “Orange Man” action figure who looks exactly like Donald Trump and says “don’t release the files” in an ominous voice. “Kick back with two ch





David Tennant and Billie Piper Have a ‘Doctor Who’ Pitch
Gizmodo / 9h
The return of 'Doctor Who' isn't certain, but two of its best-loved stars have a suggestion of where to go next.





Portable Lifeprint printer app on iOS and Android leaked millions of user photos and sensitive data - this is what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Researchers warn Lifeprint photo printer app left millions of private photos and sensitive user details exposed online.





Samsung's Moohan XR headset could be landing soon, and I hope it makes me jealous
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Rumors of Samsung’s long awaited XR headset launch are picking up steam again, as there are reports of an October 22 launch.





Southwest Airlines adds Alaska flights amid 2025 expansion spree
200+The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Southwest Airlines is headed north, announcing flights to the Last Frontier. The Dallas-based carrier will begin flights to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in the first half of 2026, or by next June, Southwest said Thursday. The airline will serve ANC from its large bases at Denver International Airport (DEN) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. Bargain hunti





What is pudding mit gabel? German pudding with fork trend is inspiring IRL meetups
Mashable / 10h
Somehow, my TikTok FYP has been overtaken by German young people, seemingly hundreds at a time, eating pudding with a fork in public spaces. Welcome to the new trend: pudding mit gabel, which translates into English as, you guessed it, "pudding with a fork." Mind you, I am neither German nor am I particularly fond of pudding. My knowledge of the German language stops at "guten tag." And yet, all





Anthropic hires new CTO with focus on AI infrastructure
25TechCrunch / 10h
As part of the change, Anthropic is updating the structure of its core technical group, bringing the company's product-engineering team into closer contact with the infrastructure and inference teams.





Avelo Launches $49-99 Membership Program, Avelo PLUS: Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Avelo Airlines has just launched a new annual membership program, offering some perks in exchange for a fee. Maybe this is worth it if you fly Avelo frequently, but I can’t say that I’m terribly impressed, on the surface. Details of the new Avelo PLUS membership program Avelo PLUS is a brand new membership program that’s described as being designed to make travel more affordable and convenient. A





Here's Why AirPods Pro 3 Are 'Unrepairable'
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 . If you're in the Apple ecosystem, there are few earbuds out there better suited for your devices than AirPods. AirPods sync between all your Apple devices, sound great, and ship with features like Live Translate and even a heart ra





This Popular 55-Inch Hisense TV Is 45% Off Ahead of Prime Day
Lifehacker / 10h
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 . With early Prime Day deals going live, now is the perfect time to start shopping for new tech essential





Dutch court orders Meta to change its Facebook and Instagram timelines
Engadget / 10h
A court in the Netherlands has ordered Meta to change Facebook and Instagram's timelines, after finding that the element ran afoul of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). As reported by Reuters , the Dutch court said that the company needs to provide users with simpler options — namely ones that don't rely on an algorithm. "People in the Netherlands are not sufficiently able to make f





Exclusive interview: JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is officially open with a top-tier location and one of the city's best new pools
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Tokyo's buzzy hotel scene has a new addition: The JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, located in Takanawa Gateway City not too far from Haneda Airport (HND) — a very exciting new option for Marriott Bonvoy loyalists in the Japanese capital city . "JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is the very first JW Marriott in the capital region and serves as a flagship property in Japan," Chris Clark, the hotel's general manager,





Capital One miles vs. Chase Ultimate Rewards points: Which currency is better for your travels?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Chase Ultimate Rewards points or Capital One miles: Which camp are you in? Each transferable currency provides a wide suite of transfer partners and impressive travel portal rates, delivering outsize value. According to TPG's September 2025 valuations , the competition is close, with Chase Ultimate Rewards points being worth 2.05 cents each and Capital One miles worth 1.85 cents each. Just as imp





American Airlines Ends Gate Bag Sizers Monday—Your Too-Big Carry-On Might Suddenly Be Allowed
View from the Wing / 10h
Starting Monday, American Airlines will pull bag sizers from boarding gates. Instead of the metal frames deciding what fits, gate agents are being told to “use their judgment”—and even to lean in favor of the customer if a bag is close. That means your carry-on, even if a little oversized, might suddenly be waved through. Continue reading ...





We tracked down 11 of the best iPad deals live ahead of October Prime Day
Mashable / 10h
Best iPad deals ahead of October Prime Day Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $319 (save $30) Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $537 $599 (save $62) $537 (save $62) Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $899 (save $100) Whether you're an artist in search of a multi-tasking tablet or an avid reader who wants more functionality





OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 3 on the US App Store
21TechCrunch / 10h
Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.





I Can’t Believe ‘Alice in Borderland’ Went Full ‘Squid Game’
Gizmodo / 10h
Let's agree that 'Alice in Borderland' ended with season two and nothing else happened.





RFK Jr. Sneezes Loudly While Trump Is Speaking
Futurism / 11h
Infamously anti-mask , president Donald Trump was meeting with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and top health officials in the Oval Office when he was suddenly interrupted by his own secretary of health and human services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sneezing loudly, directly over his shoulder. “God bless you, Bobby,” riffed Trump, a self-professed germaphobe . “I hope I didn’t catch COVID just there.” After g





Our Favorite All-in-One Printer and Scanner Is $50 Off
Wired / 11h
Epson's latest generation of EcoTank printers are already a good value before the discount.





Hilton Honors Amex Card Limited Time Welcome Offers: Up To 175K Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards , which can be extremely lucrative. These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having (at least) one of these cards in your wallet. We’ve just seen some new elevated welcome offers rolled out on these cards. I’ll cover them, but let me note that I’m not as ex





Google Photos Alternative Immich Gets First Stable Release
How-To Geek / 11h
Immich, the self-hosted alternative to Google Photos, iCloud Photos, and other similar services, is now officially stable. The project just reached its v2.0 release, and is now intended for anyone to try without a significant risk of bugs and stability issues.





Microsoft Excel turned 40 and almost nobody noticed - world's most popular spreadsheet now faces tough competition from Google Sheets after crushing Lotus 1-2-3 and Borland Quattro Pro
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Microsoft Excel celebrates 40 years of spreadsheet dominance, but the rapid rise of Google Sheets with its real-time collaboration tools presents a challenge.





Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology
21MIT Technology Review / 11h
A team at Microsoft says it used artificial intelligence to discover a “zero day” vulnerability in the biosecurity systems used to prevent the misuse of DNA. These screening systems are designed to stop people from purchasing genetic sequences that could be used to create deadly toxins or pathogens. But now researchers led by Microsoft’s chief scientist, Eric Horvitz, says they have figured out h





20+ of the best Samsung deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
Mashable / 11h
The best October Prime Day Samsung deals at a glance: Best phone deal Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (256GB, Unlocked) $949.99 (save $150) Best tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (128GB, WiFi) $429.99 (save $70) Best monitor deal Samsung 49-inch G93SC Odyssey OLED curved gaming monitor $879.99 (save $720) Best TV deal Samsung 65-Inch LS01D The Serif QLED 4K TV $1,333.16 (save $571.36 with on-page coup





Report: Samsungs Project Moohan headset will launch very soon
Mashable / 11h
Samsung's next big product launch could be very soon. A new report from Korean outlet ChosunBiz (via TechAdvisor ) indicates that Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan XR headset will begin pre-order registrations on Oct. 15, with its official launch occurring a week later on Oct. 22. Per TechAdvisor, the device could retail for anywhere between $1,800 and $2,900 in the U.S., so don't expect it to be





YouTubers aren’t relying on ad revenue anymore — here’s how some are diversifying
TechCrunch / 11h
YouTubers are no longer just creators, and in some cases, their side businesses are growing faster than their channels.





This 15.6-inch HP Gaming Laptop Is 28% Off Today
How-To Geek / 11h
You can score a massive 28% discount on the powerful HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop right now. The price has dropped to a surprisingly low $650 at Best Buy , a savings of $250 from its original $900 listed price.





Trump offers universities a choice: Comply for preferential funding
69Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration had offered nine schools a deal : manage your universities in a way that aligns with administration priorities and get “substantial and meaningful federal grants," along with other benefits. Failure to accept the bargain would result in a withdrawal of federal programs that would likely cripple most universities. The off





The best early October Prime Day TV deals: Save on sets from TCL, Sony, Hisense and more
Engadget / 11h
Black Friday remains the best time to grab a new TV at a discount, but Amazon’s latest October Prime Day sale should be a decent time to take the plunge if you need to upgrade right away. While the two-day Prime Big Deal Days event doesn't officially start until October 7, a small handful of well-regarded TVs from the likes of TCL, Hisense, Sony and Samsung are cheaper than usual right now. You c





‘Failed Star’ Mimics a Key Sign of Life—and That’s Bad News for Alien Hunters
Gizmodo / 11h
The finding suggests phosphine—a potential biosignature—shouldn’t be viewed as evidence of alien life until natural, non-biological sources are ruled out.





Google’s Jules enters developers’ toolchains as AI coding agent competition heats up
TechCrunch / 11h
Jules is already being used by developers to complete code after experimenting on vibe-coding platforms.





Everything you need to know about Threads new communities feature
Mashable / 11h
Threads just introduced a new feature that makes watching live events feel way more connected. Communities on Threads are "public, casual spaces where you can exchange unique perspectives and join conversations about topics like basketball, TV, and more," the social media site wrote in a blog post on Thursday . Right now, the company is testing threads globally with the most active interests on T





7 state parks with national park-worthy wonders to explore during the government shutdown
51The Points Guy Articles / 11h
From Acadia's rocky shores to Zion's slot canyons, U.S. national parks are the crown jewels of national conservation. But they are also getting more crowded. In 2024, the National Park Service set a record with nearly 332 million recreational visitors, up 6.3 million from the previous year. Those crowds could be even harder to navigate this fall during the federal government shutdown . NPS says o





7 state parks with national park-worthy wonders to explore during the government shutdown
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
From Acadia's rocky shores to Zion's slot canyons, U.S. national parks are the crown jewels of national conservation. But they are also getting more crowded. In 2024, the National Park Service set a record with nearly 332 million recreational visitors, up 6.3 million from the previous year. Those crowds could be even harder to navigate this fall during the federal government shutdown . NPS says o





Why now isn’t the time to cancel your Amex Platinum
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
American Express Platinum Card® has always stood out as one of the most benefit-rich premium cards available. Yet with a sky-high annual fee and an ever-expanding suite of perks, it's easy to wonder if the card is really worth keeping year after year. Now, with Amex announcing a 29% annual fee hike — paired with a slate of new lifestyle credits — many cardholders are asking: Is it time to cancel?





Here’s Where Zach Cregger Got Aunt Gladys’ Magic From
Gizmodo / 11h
The 'Weapons' creator has discussed Aunt Gladys' origins as a character before, but now he's digging into the witchy details.





Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds Hit an All-Time Low Price
How-To Geek / 11h
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are currently available for a surprisingly low price of just $128 on Amazon , which is a massive 36% discount off the original list price of $200. This is a great value for a pair of high-end wireless gaming earbuds that are packed with features like Active Noise Cancellation.





AMD wants to double DDR5 memory bandwidth using clever trick, patent reveals - but this is no SOCAMM rival, and AMD's previous memory project didn't end well
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
AMD patent reveals new RAM module design which doubles DDR5 bandwidth using HB-DIMMs, but avoids replacing DRAM chips with entirely new technology.





Apple Is Reportedly Pausing the Vision Pro 2 to Fast-Track Smart Glasses
Lifehacker / 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 . Apple has reportedly paused its plan to revamp its Vision Pro headset in favor of speeding up development of smart glasses. According to Bloomberg , Apple internally announced last week that it was shifting employees and resources





These Used Hybrids Are as Efficient as They Are Reliable
How-To Geek / 11h
Hybrid cars have earned a reputation for delivering impressive fuel economy, but their real strength often lies in long-term dependability. While many buyers focus on new models, the used market is full of hybrids that still offer excellent efficiency, proven durability, and lower ownership costs. For budget-conscious drivers, these vehicles provide a way to enjoy modern technology and strong rel





Meta won’t allow users to opt out of targeted ads based on AI chats
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp users may want to be extra careful while using Meta AI, as Meta has announced that it will soon be using AI interactions to personalize content and ad recommendations without giving users a way to opt out. Meta plans to notify users on October 7 that their AI interactions will influence recommendations beginning on December 16. However, it may not be immediately





World-famous primatologist Jane Goodall dead at 91
61Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall , whose immersive field research living among chimpanzees in the 1960s essentially redefined the relationship between humans and animals, has died at the age of 91. According to the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), Goodall died of natural causes while in California as part of a US speaking tour. "Jane was passionate about empowering young people to become involve





OpenAI Completes Deal That Values It at $500 Billion
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
With the agreement, OpenAI becomes the world’s most valuable privately held company, surpassing the rocket maker SpaceX.





4 Dead After Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta Sold at Trader Joe’s and Walmart
Gizmodo / 12h
Check your refrigerators and freezers.





Dell’s Follow-Up to the XPS Laptops Is Kind of a Let Down
How-To Geek / 12h
As a successor to Dell's XPS line, the Dell 14 Premium (DA14250) laptop is a slight disappointment. It's an excellent laptop, but falls short in a couple of areas I wish it didn't. What makes it worthwhile is its Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, gorgeous OLED display, and long-lasting battery life.





Prime Gaming’s October 2025 lineup will get you in the mood for Fallout season 2
Engadget / 12h
Amazon has announced its Prime Gaming October update, which sees it add a fresh batch of games that users can add to their libraries for free. The most noteworthy additions are probably Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition and Fallout: New Vegas. With the second season of Prime Video’s surprisingly excellent Fallout TV show arriving in December, it’s an ideal time to acquaint yourself with the gam





Air Canada Economy Now Offers Free Beer, Wine, And Snacks, On All Flights
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
In 2024, Air Canada very nicely improved its economy experience in most markets, by introducing free beer and wine on most flights. There’s now a positive update , as this has been expanded even further, and is now available on all flights. Air Canada’s improved economy experience Air Canada is now offering free beer, wine, and snacks, in economy, on all flights globally. This has of course been





Godfather of AI Says We’re Barreling Straight Toward Human Extinction
Futurism / 12h
University of Montreal professor Yoshua Bengio is considered one of the “godfathers of AI,” whose academic work set the groundwork for today’s red hot AI arms race. He’s also the founder and scientific adviser of Mila, an AI research institute in Quebec, and recently launched a nonprofit research organization called LawZero, where he plans on developing ways to build safe AI models. Now , in a ne





AI might not actually be killing off jobs like we thought - but many businesses are still wary about agents
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AI agents are beneficial, but they’re hardly on track to replace human workers any time soon, research finds.





King of Meat offers brilliant combat and dungeon creation, but its platforming ground me down
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
King of Meat has a lot going for it as a co-op party game, but awkward humor and underwhelming platforming disappoint.





The best early Prime Day board game deals are here to spice up game nights
Mashable / 12h
The best Prime Day board game deals Best board game deal Scrabble $8.69 (Save $13.30) Best kids' board game deal Don't Break the Ice $9.99 (Save $7) Best family board game deal Ticket to Ride $49.99 (Save $5) Amazon's October Prime Day event is right around the corner, taking place on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. You'll be able to save big across categories that span the entire site, with discounts availab





Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now free for everyone
Engadget / 12h
worldwide. The browser had previously only been available to Perplexity Max users at a cost of $200 per month . The company says that it has "become the most sought-after browser on the internet with millions signed up to the waitlist." Now that waitlist is gone and everyone can get to downloading. Perplexity went on to note that this isn't a limited-time promotion as Comet "will always be free.





Threads is getting a 'communities' feature for better conversations
Engadget / 12h
Now that Threads has grown to more than 400 million users, Meta is adding more features that could help the platform establish an identity. The company is testing a new "communities" feature that creates dedicated spaces for people to chat about specific topics and interests. Meta describes the feature as an evolution of its custom feeds and topic tags , with the goal of creating "casual spaces f





Disney+ design and navigation changes are on the way
Engadget / 12h
Fresh off its Jimmy Kimmel suspension saga, Disney is giving its app a makeover. The Disney+ app will soon add a navigation bar and UX overhaul. The update also brings Hulu into the fold outside the US. After reportedly bleeding subscribers during the Kimmel saga, the company would surely welcome a renewed focus on its fictional epics. The Disney+ homepage now has a new navigation bar at the top.





The Ongoing Measles Outbreak Has Reached a New Peak
88Gizmodo / 12h
Over 1,500 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S. this year, the highest toll since the disease was locally eliminated.





Threads takes on X with new communities feature
46TechCrunch / 12h
The idea, explains Meta, is to give users dedicated spaces within the app where they can delve deeper into conversations on topics that matter to them.





Everything Coming to Prime Video in October 2025
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you looking for something new to watch in October? Or maybe some old favorites to fall in love with all over again? Either way, Prime Video has you covered!





Type Faster on iPhone With This Hidden Feature
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you still tapping your thumbs on your iPhone’s screen to type? It might shock you to hear that there’s been a better way to type since iOS 13 was introduced in 2019.





Superman and Spider-Man Set to Crossover for the First Time in 50 Years
34Gizmodo / 12h
DC and Marvel just announced a brand new crossover of their two popular characters.





Texas Senators Want to Chop Up Space Shuttle Discovery
93Gizmodo / 12h
Discovery has been on display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum for more than a decade. Now, Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn want to bring it to Texas.





OpenAI’s Sora Video App Is Jaw-Dropping (for Better and Worse)
89NYT > Technology / 12h
Sora, OpenAI’s new video-generating app, is really a social network in disguise that can bring creative A.I. to the masses — and its problems, too.





Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds may yet launch this year with a nice sound upgrade, while the XM5 buds and XM6 headphones just got a useful free update
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
New Sony earbuds are incoming, and existing headphones get some useful improvements





Walmart is kicking off deals up to 50% off Oct. 7 — yes, the same time as Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
When a new Prime Day sale gets announced, it's just a matter of time until other retailers get in on the savings. Prime Big Deal Days , aka Amazon's October Prime Day, is coming Oct. 7 and 8, and Walmart is conveniently launching a week of deals starting Oct. 7. And no, that timing is not a coincidence. Walmart doesn't have a flashy mouthful of a title to the sale like Prime Big Deal Days, but th





Samsung Galaxy Phones Might Be Getting This Apple Intelligence Feature Soon
Lifehacker / 12h
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Though Apple might still be struggling to keep up with its tech competitors in the AI race, one feature it rolled out ahead of companies like Google or Samsung was Notification Summaries . With Apple Intelligence, your iPhone can t





Is Peaky Blinders getting a sequel season or movie? The answer is both, and I’m beside myself
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Not only are we getting a Peaky Blinders movie, but Netflix has confirmed two sequel seasons of the original hit show.





I’m seriously tempted by the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft – but its predecessor’s $100 / £110 early Prime Day discount has made me think twice
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This bargain $100 / £110 discount on the Kindle Scribe (2024) makes me wonder if the stunning Colorsoft offers the best value.





Major data breach at dealership software firm exposes 766,000 clients - here's what we know
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Names, addresses, and more exposed in a major attack against a popular dealership software provider.





Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 arrives next week and finally adds cross-progression and the long-awaited, confirmed Duelist, Daredevil
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NetEase Games has revealed the details for Marvel Rivals Season 4.5, which will introduce a new hero, mode, and the long-awaited cross-platform progression.