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Jimmy Kimmel reacts to a poll saying hes more popular than Trump
300+Mashable / 17h
Jimmy Kimmel's ongoing feud with Donald Trump continues, with the late night host reacting on Monday to a recent YouGov poll that found his ratings to be better than those of the president. "Remember the guy that keeps saying I have no ratings? Well, that makes two of us," says Kimmel. "They polled more than a thousand people and I lead Trump by 16 points — I'm at +3, he's at -13. It's nice, but

Ted Cruz Targets Wikipedia Over ‘Ideological Bias’
500+Wired / 7h
In a letter to the Wikimedia Foundation CEO, Cruz accused the beloved online resource of being too liberal.





Qualcomm acquires Arduino in surprising move which puts it right on the edge and at the helm of a 33-million strong maker community
25Latest from TechRadar / 15h
Qualcomm acquires Arduino and unveils the powerful UNO Q board built on Dragonwing AI technology.






Hurdle hints and answers for October 8, 2025
Mashable / 27min
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





This Fire TV Is Even Cheaper Now Than When I Bought It a Month Ago
Lifehacker / 35min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the





The Best AirPods to Buy This Prime Day Aren't the Newest Ones
Lifehacker / 35min
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the





I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best October Prime Day deals I recommend
Latest from TechRadar / 38min
A coffee machine is practically a necessity in Australian homes, and the October Amazon Prime Day sale has seen a number of excellent models discounted by up to 55%.





I love the Loftie Alarm Clock, and its on sale during October Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
Save 20%: The Loftie alarm clock is getting a rare discount this October Prime Day — as of Oct. 7, its priced dropped to $135.99, slashing $34 off its usual $169.99 price tag. Loftie alarm clock $135.99 at Amazon $169.99 Save $34 Let's get one thing straight: $165 is an objectively stupid price to pay for an alarm clock. I'm willing to acknowledge that. However, I'm also willing to stand by my pu





This Label Printer Is on Sale for Prime Day, and I'm Buying It for My Resell Business
Lifehacker / 1h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the





You Can Get Madden NFL 26 on Sale for Just $37 During Prime Day Today
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the





Tesla Shanghai Model YL Factory – 95% Robotic for 2.5 Hour Construction -4X Faster Than Other Tesla Cars
Next Big Future / 2h
Here we see a video of the Tesla Shanghai Model YL. Looking at the differences to Berlin. They have enclosed more areas so that parts are assembled with minimal humans monitoring. The speed of the car and part movement is faster. There is a higher density of robotic arms in some sections with more parallel ... Read more





Tesla Gigaberlin Factory in 2025
Next Big Future / 2h
A narrated video tour of Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg (often called Giga Berlin) explores the facility’s manufacturing processes, interviews employees, and highlights its efficiency and sustainability. The tour emphasizes Tesla’s vertical integration, continuous iteration (no fixed model years), automation balanced with human oversight, and a multinational workforce. Production focuses o





NYT Pips hints, answers for October 8, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Happy Tuesday 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 of





NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 8, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition features answers that would wreck your fantasy league team. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnigh





NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 8, 2025
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today shouldn't be hard to solve if you're a music fanatic. 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 8, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are important for concerts. 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 part of an answer. There's





Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 8, 2025
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Wordle answer has one quality that sometimes trips players up. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connect





I'm a Tech Editor, and These Are the Best Tech Deals You Should Pay Attention to Right Now for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 2h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





The Best Budget Headphone Deals on Prime Day
Wired / 2h
These headphones are a great deal at full price, and a serious steal for Prime Day 2025.





All of the Pokémon Loungefly backpacks on sale during October Prime Day
Mashable / 3h
The best October Prime Day Pokémon deals on Loungefly backpacks Best Pikachu backpack deal Loungefly Pokemon Holiday Pikachu Mini Backpack 45.49 (save $44.51) Best Eeevee backpack deal Loungefly Pokémon Eevee Mini Backpack $58.99 (save $31.01) A binder stuffed with rare full art trainers isn't the only form of a Pokémon collection. For those who don't do TCG, a closet full of Loungefly backpacks





The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is back down to a record-low price for October Prime Day
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $20: The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is on sale at Amazon for $79, down from the list price of $99. That's a 20% discount that matches the all-time low price at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $79 at Amazon $99 Save $20 The fitness tracker and smartwatch market is pretty crowded these days. You have tons of options from top-tier brands like Apple, Garmin, Sa





These Cool LEGO Sets Are All on Sale for 30% Off for Prime Day Today
Lifehacker / 3h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the





Amazon Prime Day slashes hundreds off 2025 MacBooks - these are the deals I'd get before they're gone
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Looking for a new laptop? These are the best Prime Day MacBook discounts to come out of this year's Big Deal Days sale.





The Nano Banana camera has arrived to edit reality in real time
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The new Caira device blends professional optics with Google’s Nano Banana AI image model for real-time generative editing right inside the camera.





I test soundbars, and these 3 Dolby Atmos soundbars are getting great Prime Day deals
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Prime Day is a perfect opportunity to get a big discount on a soundbar, and these three deals are among the best we've seen in the Prime Day sales.





Add a 4TB SSD to your M4 Mac mini for less than $300 on Prime Day
Mashable / 3h
Deals to upgrade your M4 Mac mini Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD $199.99 (save $128) Satechi Mac mini M4 Hub & Stand $79.99 (save $50) M4 Mac mini $499 (save $100) Apple's M4 Mac mini is far and away the best bang for your buck if you're in the market for a new computer. Apple's M4 Silicone chipset is its most powerful yet and if you snagged the deal that Mashable wrote about a few weeks ago, you got y





The DJI Mic Mini is down to its lowest price ever for Prime Big Deal Days
Mashable / 3h
Save 41%: The DJI Mic Mini is on sale for $99 at Amazon as of Oct. 7, bringing its $169 list price down by $70. DJI Mic Mini $99 at Amazon $169 Save $70 Good audio quality is a deceptively straightforward way to elevate content, but the process of choosing a mic can be decidedly less so. Before you hit add to cart on a cheap $20 mini mic or $400 XLR microphone, allow me to plead the case for the





This $9 Beats USB-C cable is the underrated Amazon Prime Day Deal you shouldn't miss
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
A great deal on a sturdy cable





You Can Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2022 and a Full Coding Course for Under $60 Right Now
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you want to begin coding—either for a career shift, a hobby, or just to better understand your favorite apps—you can get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 together with the Learn to Code Certification course pack currently on sale for just $45.97 on StackSocial .





‘Sinners’ Wants to Be Invited in for This Year’s Must-Have Halloween Movie Costumes
Gizmodo / 4h
Live your 1930s vampire dreams (and nightmares) with a little help from Spirit Halloween.





Prime Day 2025 Gets A Hot Start With the Best Sonos Era 100 Deal Yet
Wired / 4h
Save big on Sonos' stout little smart speaker that ranks among the best we've tested.





Scarlet review: Mamoru Hosodas latest is the craziest Hamlet adaptation youll ever see
Mashable / 4h
If the first five minutes of Scarlet had been the entire movie, I would have been happy. In these opening moments, director Mamoru Hosoda ( Belle ) transports viewers to a fantastic realm, one where the past and future intertwine. Here, a red-haired young woman wanders a desert wasteland filled with discarded armor and slow-creeping magma flows. The clouds in the sky above ripple like ocean waves





My Favorite Bissell Vacuum Is Almost Half Off for Prime Day Today
Lifehacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the





Our Favorite Prime Day Deals on Cold-Weather Home Essentials (2025)
Wired / 4h
Winter is coming—this is the perfect time to stock up on space heaters, electric blankets, flannel sheets, and all the things you need to stay cozy.





Samsungs Frame TV is half off for October Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $700 : Samsung's 55-inch The Frame TV is $797.99 on Amazon, a 47% discount from its $1,497.99 sticker price for October Prime Day. This discount matches the biggest price cut we've seen for the Frame TV. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung/Amazon Samsung The Frame TV 55-inch model $797.99 at Amazon $1,497.99 Save $700 If you've ever wanted a big, thin Samsung TV that blends into your livin





DeepMind's latest AI tool wants to detect and repair software vulnerabilities before they get attacked
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
CodeMender uses AI to automatically detect and fix software vulnerabilities across large open source projects, reducing developer workloads.





October Prime Day just added some awesome gift card deals
Mashable / 5h
Best October Prime Day gift card deals Best entertainment gift card deal $50 Fandango eGift card $40 (save $10) Best treat gift card $50 Cold Stone gift card $40 (save $10) Best self-care gift card deal $50 Spafinder gift card $40 (save $10) Best clothing gift card deal $50 Eddie Bauer gift card $40 (save $10) October Prime Day is not messing around with the deals. We've seen record-low prices on





The iconic Amazon beauty bundle is back: Get the Shark CryoGlow and FlexFusion together for $500
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $200: As of Oct. 7, you can get the Shark CryoGlow red light mask and Shark FlexFusion hair styler together for $499.99 at Amazon. Both regularly cost $349.99 each, so you're saving almost 30% by bundling during Prime Big Deal Days. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow Lilac Chill LED Face Mask + FlexFusion Hair Dryer Bundle $499.99 at Amazon $699.98 Save $199.99 The Shark Cryo





October Prime Day: boring but essential household items worth stocking up on
Mashable / 5h
The Prime Big Deal Days sale, Amazon’s mid-October follow-up to summer Prime Day , is also about less exciting yet vital household supplies, to go with all the fancy gadgets and smart TV bargains. Alongside snapping up the best new deals on Apple products , it’s also the perfect excuse to load up on the practical stuff: paper towels, cleaning wipes, laundry tabs, and batteries that disappear fast





I've been reviewing gaming laptops for half a decade, and these are the best Prime Day gaming laptop deals I've seen all year
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Gaming laptop deals are a great way to save big on the latest models, and these Prime Day gaming laptop deals are some of the best I've seen in ages.





Sennheiser just revealed new wireless headphones that bundle a special transmitter for 'true audiophile sound' on the go
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The Sennheiser HDB 630 come with a USB-C dongle for ‘hi-res’ Bluetooth audio, but also set out to deliver great battery life and effective adaptive ANC





For Prime Day, Amazon Is Unloading Its Echo Smart Glasses for a Big Discount
Lifehacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best bargains, based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the





This is the one Prime Day deal that I recommend to all my family and friends - the iPad mini
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I'm back once again asking you to grab this excellent iPad mini deal at Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.





Tesla’s standard-range Model 3, Model Y join the lineup
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Today, Tesla announced a new variant of the Model Y crossover for North America. Tesla fans have long-awaited a cheaper entry-level model; this was supposed to be the $25,000 Model 2. But the development of that electric vehicle was shelved earlier last year as CEO Elon Musk began to lose interest with car-making in favor of humanoid robots . However, car sales still make up the overwhelming majo





Despite RFK Jr.’s shenanigans, COVID shot access will be a lot like last year
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finally signed off on recommendations for this season's COVID-19 vaccines—and, with that, access to the shots will, in the end, look a lot like the access people had last year. Here’s what to know You still have access and coverage : For this year, anyone age 6 months and older will still have access to the shots, and the s





You can’t libel the dead. But that doesn’t mean you should deepfake them.
TechCrunch / 5h
"Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," the late Robin Williams' daughter Zelda wrote on Instagram.





This deal won't last long: LG's C5 OLED TV is 49% off for Prime Day – save $1,324
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
The best Prime Day TV deal, hands down, is a massive 49% discount on LG's 65-inch C5 OLED TV, marking a new record-low price. Get it before it's gone.





My beloved Dyson AM09 heater and fan is 40 percent off for Prime Day
Engadget / 5h
Believe it or not, October Prime Day is actually a good time to save on Dyson devices. Plenty of cordless vacuums are on sale this year, as well as a few viral hair stylers . But, none of those top my trusty AM09. Dyson’s Hot+Cool AM09 heater and fan is on sale for $300 right now — that’s 40 percent off and one of the best prices I’ve seen. My love for the AM09 is well documented . At this point,





The best streaming deals live for October Prime Day: Criterion Channel, Starz, and more


Mashable / 6h
The best October Prime Day streaming deals at a glance: BEST Overall Starz annual subscription $11.99/year for your first year (save $58) Best for movie lovers The Criterion Channel annual subscription $79.99/year for your first year (save $20) Best Prime Video add-on deal AMC+ and MGM+ ad-free bundle $5.99/month for two months (save $12) Amazon's Prime Day events are no longer just a time to sco





Take $10 off a $20+ Grubhub order during October Prime Day
Mashable / 6h
SAVE $10: Amazon Prime members can place a Grubhub order for $20 or more through Oct. 8 and save $10 with code DEALS10 . Opens in a new window Credit: Grubhub Take $10 off a $20 Grubhub order use code DEALS10 at checkout An Amazon Prime membership comes with plenty of perks, aside from the free two-day shipping. During Prime Day sale events, members get exclusive discounts, and signing up also pu





The Entire Economy Now Depends on the AI Industry Not Fumbling
Futurism / 6h
These days, you don’t have to be a Rockefeller financier to know that the US economy is on shaky ground. Utility bills are going through the roof , imported goods are skyrocketing in cost , and job growth is nonexistent . Of course, it doesn’t bode too well that the Rockefeller fellas are trembling too. Writing in the Financial Times , noted fund manager and former Morgan Stanley investor Ruchir





Pelotons Are on Sale for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





The Solawave Wand Is the Best LED Device Prime Day Deal Right Now
Wired / 6h
Looking for the benefits of red light on a budget? Solawave's wand is the best option I've tried, and now it's on sale for even cheaper.





A CPU vendor you've never heard of could launch a 96-core x86 CPU that is very, very similar to AMD's EPYC - but I wonder what the TDP will be
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Zhaoxin KH-50000 server CPU mirrors AMD EPYC design, offering 96 cores and advanced memory, while efficiency remains undisclosed.





Sennheiser's HDB 630 headphones combine wireless convenience with wired lossless audio
Engadget / 6h
Sennheiser hasn’t debuted a premium set of wireless headphones since the Momentum 4 arrived in 2022. Sure, there were two sets of Accentum cans, but those offer more mid-range performance in the $180-$250 range. Instead of a Momentum 5 for its latest release, the company has revealed the HDB 630: a $500 set of wireless noise-canceling headphones that offer lossless listening via wired connection.





Don't Limit Yourself to One Type of Switch on Your Mechanical Keyboard
How-To Geek / 6h
Most mechanical keyboard enthusiasts stick to just one type of switch per board. While that’s perfectly reasonable, why limit yourself? Mixing and matching switches can create a more fun, unique typing experience and make your keyboard truly your own.





The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Standard Are Cheaper—but Still Not Cheap
45Wired / 6h
The electric vehicle tax credit is gone, and Tesla's new, more affordable models don't quite close the gap.





Paizo’s ‘Starfinder’ Will Become a Fully Funded Video Game
Gizmodo / 6h
'Starfinder' hopes to have its big 'Baldur's Gate 3' moment with the 2027-bound computer game 'Starfinder: Afterlight.'





4 New Microsoft Excel Features to Try in October 2025
How-To Geek / 6h
Excel is constantly changing, and this month, you can use the enhanced capabilities of Copilot and Python to speed up your workflow, focus on data analysis, and tailor the program to your requirements. Here are four new features to look out for this October.





We tracked down 5 content creator-approved deals currently live during October Prime Day
Mashable / 7h
These days, all you really need to create content is a phone . That said, investing in your setup can upgrade the quality of your content. While that doesn't necessarily require spending hundreds of dollars — you can grab an Octobuddy phone case for under $20 — costs can add up quickly. That's what makes sales like October Prime Day an opportune time to pick up new gear, whether it be an upgraded





Amazons famous LifeStraw Prime Day deals are back: Grab $9 personal water filters
Mashable / 7h
CLASSIC PRIME DAY DEAL: as of October 7, LIfeStraw is selling their cult-favorite personal water filter straws starting at $9.45. The new Peak series model starts at $18.71. Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw Personal Water Filter $9.45 at Amazon $17.49 Save $8.04 Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter $18.71 at Amazon $24.99 Save $6.28





2025 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for macroscale quantum tunneling
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis "for the discovery of macroscopic quantum tunneling and energy quantization in an electrical circuit." The Nobel committee said during a media briefing that the laureates' work provides opportunities to develop "the next generation of quantum technology, including quantum cryptography, quantum





Ted Cruz doesn’t seem to understand Wikipedia, lawyer for Wikimedia says
32Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The letter from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) accusing Wikipedia of left-wing bias seems to be based on fundamental misunderstandings of how the platform works, according to a lawyer for the nonprofit foundation that operates the online encyclopedia. "The foundation is very much taking the approach that Wikipedia is actually pretty great and a lot of what's in this letter is actually misunderstandings,





Microsoft removes even more Microsoft account workarounds from Windows 11 build
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Of the many minor to medium-size annoyances that come with a modern Windows 11 installation, the requirement that you sign in with a Microsoft account is one of the most irritating. Sure, all operating systems (including Apple's and Google's) encourage account sign-in as part of their setup process and prevent you from using multiple operating system features until and unless you sign in. Various





Best Prime Day Gaming Deals: Save on the Meta Quest 3S, Games, Accessories, and More
Lifehacker / 7h
Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. New to Prime Day? We have a primer on everything you need to know . Sales





The Best Tech Deals Under $100 During Prime Day
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





Samsung will launch a 512TB PCIe Gen6 SSD but you will have to wait till 2027 as it looks set to compete against Sandisk, Solidigm, SK Hynix and Kioxia - and no, consumers won't even get a whiff of it
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Samsung plans 512TB PCIe Gen6 SSD launch in 2027, targeting enterprise and servers rather than consumer desktops or laptops.





A.I. Companion Ads for Friend.com Flood NYC Subway, Fueling Backlash and Vandalism
NYT > Technology / 7h
An ad campaign for a wearable A.I. companion has blanketed New York City, starting conversations and inspiring vandalism.





Listeria Alert Issued for Hello Fresh Meals
Gizmodo / 7h
It feels like one listeria warning after another these days.





Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups
TechCrunch / 7h
Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups are in the crosshairs.





There's a massive Lego sale at Amazon this Prime Day – here are 31 deals I'd buy with my own money
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
For Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has put together a massive Lego sale with Star Wars, Disney, Creator, Technic, Formula 1, and countless other sets seeing massive discounts. TechRadar's Lego expert picked his favorite, and the deals start at just $5.59.





Cocky AI CEO Does Photoshoot in Front of His Subway Ads That Got Relentlessly Vandalized
Futurism / 7h
Last month, AI startup Friend launched an eyebrow-raising advertising campaign in the New York City subway, which drew a striking amount of hatred . The largely white billboards left a convenient amount of room for passersby to air their feelings about the privacy-infringing tech. As such, it didn’t take long for handwritten scribbles to cover the ads . “Befriend something alive,” one pen-wieldin





This Retro Trailer Shows the Love ‘Tron: Ares’ Has for the ’80s
Gizmodo / 7h
Jared Leto visits a very familiar-looking Grid in this new trailer for the film, out Friday.





I’m a Writer and Creative, and These Are the AI Tools I Actually Use on PC
How-To Geek / 7h
I didn't use AI tools until someone told me, as a writer and creative, I should learn to work alongside them. Since embracing AI, I've enhanced my workflow, boosted my creativity, and optimized my time. Here are the tools I actually use daily.





Wall Street analysts explain how AMD’s own stock will pay for OpenAI’s billions in chip purchases
TechCrunch / 7h
AMD's unusual deal to finance OpenAI's chip purchases could grant the AI model maker up to $100 billion, analyst estimates.





Tesla's stripped-back standard models bring the Model 3 and Y back under $40,000
Engadget / 7h
Tesla has been promising less expensive versions of its electric vehicles for several months, and today the company introduced two 'standard' models. The Standard Model 3 sedan will retail starting at $36,990 and the Standard Model Y SUV will start at $39,990. While these price tags make Tesla EVs available for less than $40,000, the cost is still not down to the $35,000 level that the company on





OpenAI Gives Us a Glimpse of How It Monitors for Misuse on ChatGPT
Gizmodo / 7h
The AI company's latest report provides more info on how it detects misuse of its chatbots.





Calm down everyone - Unitree's recently discovered exploit will absolutely, definitely not give rise to the first robot-to-robot viral infection using Bluetooth
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
UniPwn exposes chain of Unitree robot vulnerabilities, allowing root-level command execution and potential wireless propagation between devices.





You Really Can Get an Color E Ink Device In Any Size at This Point
Gizmodo / 8h
The Boox P6 Pro lets you read your comics on a phone-sized screen.





This Rowing Machine Delivers a Full-Body Workout, and It's 25% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon Big Deal Days is on October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. New to Prime Day? We have a primer on everyth





The Best Prime Day Tech Deals for Under $50
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





These Compact Adjustable Dumbbells Are 24% Off for Prime Day Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is on October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the b





Apple’s ‘Find My’ Leads Cops to Cache of Thousands of Smuggled iPhones
Gizmodo / 8h
The tracking function is apparently a very helpful law enforcement tool.





Nexcess is fully absorbed into Liquid Web
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The web hosting brand Nexcess has been fully absorbed in to Liquid Web





Amazon Caught Peddling AI Slop Version of Cory Doctorow That’s So Ironic That We Have to Go Outside and Stare at the Sky for a Bit
Futurism / 8h
If it were a “Black Mirror” episode it would be too on the nose. Renowned tech critic Cory Doctorow’s book “ Enshittification ” hasn’t even been out for a single day, and Amazon is already peddling AI-generated copycats. One was even listed days prior to the release of the genuine article, suggesting a well-timed effort to rip sales away from the author on the book’s release. The slop was first f





‘Vinland Saga’ Creator Makoto Yukimura Looks Back on Writing His Pacifist Viking Epic
Gizmodo / 8h
The mangaka talks to io9 about the risks, inspirations, and aspirations behind his creation.





Tesla FSD 14.1 Gamechangning Parking Solutions
Next Big Future / 8h
Elite Tesla FSD tester Chuck cook says FSD 14.1 is ready and safe enough for wide release and has gamechanging ability to start from park and end the drive in a specific parking mode for basically a taxi cab like experience. Sawyer Merritt says FSD V14 is blowing his mind right now. For the first ... Read more





Here's the Easiest Way to Speed Up Your Old Smart TV
How-To Geek / 8h
If your smart TV is starting to feel sluggish, like apps taking forever to load, those frustrating menu lags, and generally acting like it needs a long nap, you're not alone. Before you start planning a weekend trip to the big box store or just resign yourself to a painfully slow browsing experience, take a moment to work on the TV yourself.





Scientists Just Discovered an Exotic New Element in Apollo-Era Moon Dust
31Gizmodo / 8h
More than 50 years after the Apollo 17 Moon rocks returned to Earth, researchers are still uncovered surprising new details about their composition.





I wait all year for these 25+ classic Prime Day deals
Mashable / 8h
This year has felt nothing like normal for countless reasons. But one thing is always reliable: Amazon Prime Day events. Several times a year, Amazon consistently shows up with some staple discounts that we've come to rely on. Maybe there's some methodology to the classic Prime Day discounts, or maybe it's just throwing darts at a board, but we all save regardless. And as a Prime Day veteran, I c





Two arrested over cyber-attack on nursery chain
1KBBC News / 8h
Hackers were said to have stolen the photographs, names and addresses of about 8,000 children.





Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 more countries
38TechCrunch / 8h
The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Argentina, and Pakistan.





I found the 101+ best cheap Prime Day deals that are actually worth buying – tech, gift ideas, and Lego from $5
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Prime Day deals don't have to be expensive: here are the 50+ best cheap Prime Day deals you can buy today, picked by an expert.





Tesla’s New Affordable Models Are Not New
41Gizmodo / 8h
Nice try Tesla.





Atmos Rewards Summit Card Primary Rental Car Coverage Benefit Explained
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Link: Learn more about the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card We recently saw the launch of the $395 annual fee Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card ( review ), which is the new premium personal credit card of Alaska & Hawaiian, coinciding with the introduction of the Atmos Rewards program . There are lots of reasons to get this card , from a huge welcome bonus , to th





The best-selling Ninja Luxe Café is £100 off right now, bringing bean-to-cup goodness to your home for less
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The ever-popular Ninja Luxe Café is back on sale for Prime Day, with $100 off.





Build a Plex Media Server With These October Prime Day Deals
How-To Geek / 9h
Tired of paying for streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max? Maybe it's time to set up a Plex media server. The price of entry is somewhat steep, but there are plenty of great home server deals during Prime Big Deals Day (October 7th and 8th), so now's a good time to spend a couple hundred bucks and decouple yourself from all those monthly streaming fees.





LeBron James Second Decision is another example of pervasive celebrity ad culture
Mashable / 9h
Some would say postmodernism is ruining the things we love. It’s certainly crept into the offices of ad executives, who now use our goodwill to trick us into watching ad campaigns for mediocre cognac. After LeBron James teased a " second decision " on Monday — a nod to his 2010 announcement in which he announced he'd be leaving the Cavaliers to take his "talents to South Beach" and join the Miami





These Amazon Kindles Are All on Sale for October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





This Electric Bathroom and Kitchen Scrubber Is Less Than $20 for October Prime Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





Godzilla Has Stomped Into the Popcorn Bucket Wars
24Gizmodo / 9h
A new drop of Alamo Drafthouse merch celebrates Godzilla Day, also known as November 3.





The Petkit PuraMax 2 Is $150 Off Right Now
Wired / 9h
The Petkit PuraMax 2 is 30 percent off for Prime Big Deal Days.





SSD vendor runs out of ideas to improve storage device, so transforms an external bamboo SSD into an essential oil diffuser - just be careful about going overboard with the oil
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Apacer AS712 portable SSD fuses bamboo design, essential oil diffusion, and high-speed 1TB storage for a lifestyle-tech hybrid.





The best-selling Ninja Luxe Café is $100 off right now, bringing bean-to-cup goodness to your home for less
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The ever-popular Ninja Luxe Café is back on sale for Prime Day, with $100 off.





Google's Michel Devoret is one of the 2025 winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics
Engadget / 9h
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded Google's Chief Scientist of Quantum Hardware the Nobel Prize in Physics alongside former Google employee John Martinis, and University of California, Berkeley professor John Clarke. This is the second year in a row that current or former Google employees have been awarded the prestigious prize: In 2024, a former Google vice president was awarded t





How Otter.ai’s CEO is pushing the company to be more than just a meeting scribe
20TechCrunch / 9h
Otter is launching a suite of enterprise tools to help companies use its tech to create a central knowledge base.





Buy Hilton Honors Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Per Point)
3KOne Mile at a Time / 9h
Hilton Honors has just launched its newest bonus on purchased points , which is in line with the best offers we see from the program. This could represent a great value for hotel redemptions, especially with an immediate use in mind. However, let me state that I find this to be a lot less lucrative than in the past, given that Hilton Honors just underwent a massive devaluation , and in recent mon





Ultrahuman's Tracker Ring Requires No Subscription, and It’s Under $300 for Prime Day
Wired / 9h
You have until October 21 to buy the Ultrahuman smart ring. Or check out one of these other fitness tracker deals for Prime Day.





The Best Prime Day TV Deals (2025)
Wired / 9h
Grab these hot Prime Day TV deals before stock runs out.





My favorite cheap soundbar is available for less than $100 / £90 this Prime Day – don’t miss out
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Get a fantastic Sony soundbar for less than $100 / £90 this Prime Day.





The Anker Solix C1000 portable power station is at a record-low price for Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $420: As of Oct. 7, The Anker Solix C1000 portable power bank is deeply discounted on Amazon as part of its Prime Big Deal Days promotion. At just $379.99, it's discounted by more than 50% from its $799.99 sticker price. As far as we can tell, it's never been cheaper than this. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker/Amazon Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station $379 at Amazon $799 Save $420 A





Windows 10 End of Life - what does it mean for PC gamers?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
If you’re unsure if you’ll still be able to play your favorite games when Microsoft kills Windows 10 support, we’ve got all the answers.





It’s not a trap – Prime Day takes 25% off the Lego UCS Millennium Falcon, one of its lowest prices ever
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is delivering rare savings on the long-standing Millennium Falcon Ultimate Collector Series Edition. It’s down to just £550.90, representing a 25% discount off the £734.99 RRP.





Tesla Reveals Cheaper Versions of Model Y and Model 3
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
Elon Musk’s electric car company said the new versions would start at around $37,000 and $40,000, prices that bring its cars closer to comparable gasoline vehicles.





It's Hurricane Season, Here's How I Protect My Computer from Power Outages and Surges
How-To Geek / 9h
Has your power ever gone out for days (or weeks) at a time? Mine has, and I learned a lot during that time. Here’s how I keep all of my technology safe when the power flashes or goes out completely due to crazy weather.





Scientists Prove That Human Gut Bacteria Can Survive a Trip to Space Without Us
Gizmodo / 9h
The findings have major implications for humanity's plans to explore Mars.





Sora 2 Has a Huge Financial Problem
Futurism / 9h
It didn’t take long for OpenAI’s text-to-video-and-audio AI generator app, Sora 2, to melt down into a messy pile of potentially copyright-infringing AI slop. Within just days, the TikTok-style app’s mind-numbing feed of AI-generated content was filled with videos of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants cooking up blue crystals in a meth lab, entire episodes of South Park , and depictions of physi





This Easy-to-Use Reciprocating Handsaw Is Over 35% Off For Prime Day
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





The Latest Mac Mini Is $500 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. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





Our 3D printing expert says my favorite cheap 3D printer offers exceptional prints, build, and price - and it's got a big discount in Amazon's Prime Day deal
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The Creality Hi is an outstanding 3D printer - and it's the perfect price for beginners





My Everyday Keyboard From Logitech Is 20% Off Today
How-To Geek / 9h
The Logitech POP Icon Keys has been my main keyboard for close to a year, and it’s a great option for a low-profile desktop keyboard with simple software customization. Now you can get it on sale for $40 at Amazon and Logitech , as part of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale .





5 Things ‘Castle Rock’ Got Perfectly Right in Expanding Stephen King’s World
Gizmodo / 9h
With 'It: Welcome to Derry' arriving soon, here are some lessons from that earlier King-inspired TV series also starring Bill Skarsgård.





Tesla reveals slightly cheaper ‘standard’ versions of the Model 3 and Model Y
TechCrunch / 9h
The long-awaited cheaper Model 3 and Model Y are finally here, but they start at $36,990 and $39,990, respectively -- just a few thousand dollars less than Tesla's current offerings.





The Real Reason You Might Be Unable to Tag Portland on TikTok During Trump’s Invasion
Gizmodo / 9h
Trump is falsely claiming an "insurrection" is underway in the city, so it's understandable that people are on edge.





The Petcube Cam 360 Is $16 Off for Prime Day
Wired / 9h
This popular 360-degree rotating pet camera is the best camera I've tested at this price point.





American’s New Charlotte Lounge Is Basically A Gas Station Minimart—And Somehow It Works
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines has opened a new “Provisions by Admirals Club” at Charlotte, and it’s less champagne lounge than gas station minimart. No outlets, no bathrooms, and yet—somehow—it works. Continue reading ...





Natural disasters are a rising burden for the National Guard
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News , a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here . The National Guard logged more than 400,000 member service days per year over the past decade responding to hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters, the Pentagon has revealed in a report to Congress.





The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants
22MIT Technology Review / 10h
The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set to receive more than $1 billion in government grants, according to a department-issued list of projects obtained by MIT Technology Review and circulating among federal agencies. One of the projects is the South Texas Direct Air Capture Hub, a facility that Occident





Are you 18 to 24? You can get 6 months of Amazon Prime for 0 dollars.
Mashable / 10h
SAVE 75%: As of October 7, people aged 18 to 24 can sign up for a six-month no-cost Prime for Young Adults trial. After the trial ends, the membership is $7.49 a month compared to Prime's typical S14.99 cost. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Prime For Young Adults 6-month no-cost trial This Prime Day has come out of the gate swinging with some excellent deals . Among them is the opportunity t





Cozy Earth's Prime Day Sale (2025): Sheets, Pajamas, Socks and More on Deep Discount
Wired / 10h
Enjoy Cozy Earth's super-soft home goods in every aspect of your life after shopping this sale.





Best Prime Day Apple iPad Deals
Wired / 10h
We'll help you choose between Apple's wide array of discounted tablets.





ICE spent $825K this year on vehicles with IMSI catchers
Engadget / 10h
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement paid $825,000 this year for surveillance tech that can spy on nearby mobile phones. TechCrunch identified the contract, which "provides Cell Site Simulator (CSS) Vehicles to support the Homeland Security Technical Operations program," in public records. This isn't the first time ICE has used cell-site simulators, but the agency has recently drawn outcry for





This mini PC has 192GB of RAM, yes RAM, but that's not the most surprising fact about it - the Orange Pi AI Studio Pro uses a Huawei Ascend 310 that's, on paper, 7x more powerful than AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Orange Pi launches AI Studio Pro mini PC with dual Huawei Ascend 310 processors and up to 192GB of RAM.





AI shopping assistants are reshaping holiday retail – and you might already be using one without realizing it
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Holiday shopping this year will see a huge surge in AI assistance.





Mastodon is adding Bluesky-like starter packs
Engadget / 10h
Mastodon, the federated social network built on ActivityPub, is taking cues from Bluesky and introducing its own version of the social platform's "Starter Packs." The hope is that Mastodon's "Packs" will make it easier to find people to follow when you first join a server, a sometimes daunting task given the distributed nature of decentralized social networks. In comparison to Starter Packs, whic





My Favorite GoPro Action Camera Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 10h
Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. New to Prime Day? We have a primer on everything you need to know . Sales are acc





My Favorite Foldable Treadmill Is $350 Off for 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. Amazon Big Deal Days is on October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the b





The Best Prime Day Deals on Headphones
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it's over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





The Best Prime Day Vacuum Deals (2025): Dyson, Bissell, Black + Decker
Wired / 10h
Amazon's Prime Day is back, and some of our favorite vacuums (from great Dyson to powerful robot vacuums!) are on sale.





Torn for the best air fryer deal this Prime Day? Trust me, I review them for a living; this is the deal I'd shop
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Want an air fryer for less, and with less counterspace occupied? This is the best device for you, and with a decent discount.





Robin Williams’ Daughter Disgusted by AI Slop of Her Father
Futurism / 10h
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Hollywood comedy icon Robin Williams, has had enough of people sending her AI slop videos of her father. “Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad,” the director wrote in a Stories post on Instagram. “Stop believing I wanna see it or that I’ll understand, I don’t and I won’t.” “If you’re just trying to troll me, I’ve seen way worse, I’ll restrict and move





Prime Day is always reliable for Seagate Xbox Expansion Card discounts, and this year is no different with this unbelievable deal
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Seagate's reliable Xbox Storage Expansion Card deals return for Prime Day.





It’s October: Time To Execute On The Best Deal In Travel—Southwest Companion Pass Through 2027
View from the Wing / 10h
With the right timing, one Southwest business card bonus can lock in nearly two full years of free companion flights. October is the month to act — and this may be the easiest path in years to the coveted Companion Pass. Continue reading ...





Meta makes Facebook Reels more like their Instagram counterparts
Engadget / 10h
Meta is rolling out some serious changes to Facebook Reels to make the experience more like Instagram Reels. First of all, the Reels will now be accompanied by friend bubbles. This shows users which posts their friends like and makes it "easy to start a chat instantly about what you're both interested in." Instagram does something similar and also lets users send Reels as direct messages. Meta Th





Amazon is practically giving away Beats Pill speakers: Grab em for $50
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $100 : As of Oct. 7, day one of Prime Big Deal Days, the Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth speaker is on sale for just $49.99 at Amazon in the dark and light gray varieties. That's 67% off and its best price on record by a long shot. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill x Kim Kardashian $49.99 at Amazon $149.95 Save $99.96 While we've seen some pretty solid Bluetooth speaker di





Smartphones Haven't Replaced Everything–Just Check Out These Gadgets
How-To Geek / 10h
Do you long for the days when you had dedicated devices, like brick phones, PDAs, CD players, and handheld game consoles? Do the smartphones that have taken the role of all those devices bore you? I've got good news: the world of fun little gadgets is alive and well.





Disney Is All in on Its Next Big Franchise, ‘Impossible Creatures’
Gizmodo / 10h
The company behind 'Star Wars' and Marvel spent a 'substantial seven figures' to acquire what may be the next 'Harry Potter.'





Jeff Bezos Has a Plan to Curb AI’s Carbon Footprint: Send Data Centers to Space
Gizmodo / 10h
Speaking at the Italian Tech Week in Turin, the Blue Origin founder predicted that humans will start building “giant gigawatt data centers” in space within the next two decades.





X splits Verified Organizations into ‘Premium Business’ and ‘Premium Organizations’
TechCrunch / 10h
The social network says Premium Business will help companies drive growth on the platform by boosting credibility with a gold checkmark and increasing visibility through affiliate badges.





I test TVs for a living – one of my top budget models in the Amazon Omni QLED is back to a record-low price
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazon Prime Day means discounts on all Amazon's products, including its brilliant Omni QLED TV.





Big power, small price - save 32% on the Kamrui Hyper H1 mini PC with our exclusive code
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Get Kamrui Hyper H1 for 32% off, only for TechRadar Pro readers.





Amazon's October Prime Day deals are like a Black Friday preview – AirPods, OLED TVs, Kindle, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day sale is live, and as TechRadar's deals editor, I've hand-picked today's best tech deals on TVs, AirPods, smart home gadgets, and more.





This Ring Spotlight Camera Four-Pack Is 35% Off for 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. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





The Best Smartphones on Sale Right Now for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 10h
Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox. New to Prime Day? We have a primer on everything you need to know . Sales are acc





This Multitool Pen Is the Perfect Gift for Any DIYer, and It’s on Sale for 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. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





Please Stop Sending Robin Williams’s Daughter AI Videos of Her Dad
Gizmodo / 10h
Zelda Williams has had enough of the "horrible TikTok slop."





I'm not joking – every new iPad is on sale for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale has brought big savings to all of Apple's latest iPads – we've rounded up the best iPad deals.





Can't afford an Airwrap? My favorite alternative multi-styler just got even more affordable for Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The Shark FlexStyle can create curly, bouncy, or smooth styles, and right now it's a fraction of the price of an Airwrap.





Who is eligible for the American Express Business Platinum Card?
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express currently features the highest welcome bonus it's ever offered publicly: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. Those points are worth $4,000, per TPG's October 2025 valuations , which offer a compelling reason to consider applying. But before you start filling out y





Don't miss a great opportunity for some huge savings on Ninja blenders and air fryers – trust me, my kitchen is full of them
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Sneak them in like a Ninja





The Sony WH-1000XM6 are in the Prime Day deals – but 1More’s $70 over-ears are the better buy for bargain-hunters
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Sure, the incredible Sony WH-1000XM6 are on sale for Prime Day, but the $70 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51 are the real bargain.





RFK’s New CDC Chief Wants to Break Up the MMR Vaccine. Here’s Why That’s Such an Awful Idea
71Gizmodo / 10h
U.S. President Donald Trump has also called for the shot to be broken up into three separate jabs, echoing a major goal of the antivax movement.





Crucial reveals fastest laptop memory ever - LPCAMM2 RAM reaches a staggering 8533 MT/s, but at just under $500 for 64GB, it won't be for everyone
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Crucial LPCAMM2 promises blazing 8,533 MT/s speeds and a smaller form factor, though high pricing and limited compatibility may hinder adoption.





Robin Williams daughter hates your deepfakes — and Hollywoods AI obsession
38Mashable / 11h
Zelda Williams, daughter of late actor Robin Williams and director of the 2024 cult favorite Lisa Frankenstein , has a single plea for people interacting with her online: Stop using her grief to peddle AI slop. Williams, who has been an outspoken opponent to generative AI over recent years, made an impassioned plea to fans and trolls alike, begging in an Oct. 6 Instagram post to cease sharing AI-





The Apple Watch SE 3 is now just $239 — a record low for Prime members
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $9.01: The Apple Watch SE 3 is priced at $239.99 on Amazon during its October Prime Day. That's a small discount on its usual $249 price tag. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3, $239.99 at Amazon $249 Save $9.01 It's not often you can get a discount on a new Apple product. But the Apple Watch SE 3 is priced at $239.99 on Amazon during its October Prime Day. That represents





My 5-star standing desk gets a $200 price cut in this Prime deal - but you won't find it on Amazon
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The FlexiSpot E7 is impossibly good, but the early Black Friday sale price is even better.





Another Prime Day means another huge saving for one of my absolute favorite Nintendo Switch accessories
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The mClassic upscaler for Nintendo Switch matches its lowest ever price this Prime Day.





Get a 98-inch TCL mini-LED TV for under $2,000 with this Best Buy TV deal – yes, you read that right
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
You can now get cinema-sized TVs for less than some 55-inch displays, and you don't need to compromise on features and quality with TVs like the TCL QM7K.





My Favorite Cordless Trimmer and Leaf Blower Combo Is $110 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





The Best Prime Day Tech Deals for Under $25
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , Add to C





Garmin's New Venu X1 Is on Sale for the First Time Ever
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





The Best Anti-Prime Day Deals for Amazon Haters (2025): Sheets, Sex Tech, and Fire Pits
Wired / 11h
You don't have to shop Amazon Big Deal Days to save on WIRED-approved favorites.





Steam is rebounding after an outage – here's everything we know about issues accessing the Store and games
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you can't access Steam on the web or via the app, you're not alone





Dead celebrities are apparently fair game for Sora 2 video manipulation
49Ars Technica - All content / 11h
When OpenAI launched the Sora 2 video generator last week , the company wrote that it was taking measures to "block depictions of public figures" by default. But creators and viewers of Sora 2 videos are finding that prohibition has a rather large loophole, allowing for videos of public figures that happen to be dead. Examples of celebrities being posthumously inserted into Sora 2 video creations





Qualcomm is buying Arduino, releases new Raspberry Pi-esque Arduino board
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Smartphone processor and modem maker Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino, the Italian company known mainly for its open source ecosystem of microcontrollers and the software that makes them function. In its announcement , Qualcomm said that Arduino would "[retain] its brand and mission," including its "open source ethos" and "support for multiple silicon vendors." "Arduino will retain its independent b





AMD and OpenAI Deal – AMD CEO Says AI is Bigger Than Most People Think
Next Big Future / 11h
AMD will supply up to 6 gigawatts of GPUs to the OpenAI over several years. The first 1 gigawatt deployment of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs is set to begin in the second half of 2026. The deal should generate tens of billions of dollars in revenue for AMD over the next few years. The deal ... Read more





AI toys are all the rage in China—and now they’re appearing on shelves in the US too
MIT Technology Review / 11h
Kids have always played with and talked to stuffed animals. But now their toys can talk back, thanks to a wave of companies that are fitting children’s playthings with chatbots and voice assistants. It’s a trend that has particularly taken off in China: A recent report by the Shenzhen Toy Industry Association and JD.com predicts that the sector will surpass ¥100 billion ($14 billion) by 2030, gro





Google Messages Is Getting Another Powerful New Feature
How-To Geek / 11h
Do you want more control over the types of texts, images, and videos you get on Google Messages? If so, we have some good news. This week, we learned that Google is rolling out an optional new feature to prevent NSFW and other unwanted videos from appearing on your phone.





Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see
TechCrunch / 11h
Facebook updated its algorithm so users can have greater control over which Reels videos they see.





Steam is back online after outage
Engadget / 11h
Steam went down on Tuesday. Steamstat.us indicated earlier that the Steam Store, Steam Community and Web API were all down. But it's been all systems go for the better part of the past hour. Engadget staffers' experience matches that. Earlier, when trying to access the Steam Store on Steam Deck and in the mobile app, only the UI loaded as an empty wrapper. Now everything appears to be loading nor





‘The Toxic Avenger’ Has Helped Eliminate Over $15 Million in Medical Debt
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The ooey-gooey, proudly raunchy horror comedy launched a fundraiser ahead of its theatrical release—and it's still going along with its arrival at home.





You Can Save Big on Apple's AirPods Pro 2 for Prime Day
Wired / 11h
Grab the last-gen AirPods Pro 2 at a great price during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale event.





People Are Making Sora 2 Videos of Stephen Hawking Being Horribly Brutalized
Futurism / 11h
OpenAI is capitalizing on bad taste with its new text-to-video generator, Sora 2. The new app allows users to share AI-generated videos on a TikTok-style feed. If you hoped that people would be using it to create great art, prepare to be disappointed — and nowhere is that failure clearer than in videos that resurrect sloppified versions of deceased celebrities. We’ve seen videos of Michael Jackso





Save 43% on Amazon's best selling SSD: 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus drops below $60 for Big Deals Days
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Amazon's October Prime Day sale is here and the 1TB, 2TB and 4TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSDs are all seeing major price reductions.





Major clue signals MacBook Pro and iPad Pro devices arriving soon
Mashable / 11h
If you're currently looking to order a new iPad Pro or base model MacBook Pro from the Apple Store, you might be waiting a while longer than you expected. As Bloomberg's Apple insider Mark Gurman noticed on Monday evening, Apple customers thinking about purchasing an iPad Pro M4 or a base model 14-inch MacBook Pro are being told there are longer than usual shipping estimates. Gurman reported an O





Ninjas Lux Cafe espresso machine is $100 off for October Prime Day
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 17%: As of Oct. 7, the Ninja Luxe Cafe Espresso Machine is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from $599.99 for a limited time. That's $100 off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: SharkNinja Ninja Luxe Cafe espresso machine $499.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $100 While Black Friday is just around the corner, Amazon likes to kick off the seasonal savings a little earlier with the Prime





ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones
100+TechCrunch / 11h
The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.





The iPad Mini With an A17 Pro Chip Is Just $379 Today
How-To Geek / 11h
You can get the newest Apple iPad Mini for an incredible $379.00 on Amazon for a limited time. This is a 24% discount from its original price of $499.00, making this a great price for the latest version of Apple's tablet.





Can Smart Glasses Save AI Gadgets From Certain Doom?
Gizmodo / 11h
AI gadgets are in the gutter, but maybe smart glasses can pick up the slack.





Should Frequent Travelers Buy Travel Insurance? Is My Approach Wrong?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
OMAAT reader James asked if I’ve ever written about my approach to travel insurance. As he asked, “not sure if you ever buy it sporadically or have an annual policy, but you’ve been to some pretty far flung places, and I’m curious how you protect yourself and your family when you travel.” Well, I don’t think I’ve ever addressed this in a post before, but I have a confession to make… and I hope to





Apple's cringy BSOD ad chooses the wrong Windows target
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Apple's new BSOD ad makes light of the CrowdStrike incident but misses the mark when talking about the reality of Windows.





Python 3.14 Has Arrived With T-String Support
How-To Geek / 11h
Python 3.14 is officially here, and brings a mix of changes to the core language, the interpreter's guts, and the standard library. These are major updates like template string literals, deferred evaluation of annotations, and even official support for subinterpreters in the standard library.





Save 25 Percent on This Sonos Prime Day Soundbar Deal
Wired / 11h
This sweet Sonos mini-bar can upgrade your TV audio for a great price on Prime Day.





Dyson's Best Vacuum Is on Sale for $180 Off Its Regular Price
Wired / 11h
There's one Dyson we like better than the others, and you can score it on sale during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.





Mastodon is taking cues from Bluesky with plans for its own starter ‘Packs’
TechCrunch / 11h
Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature.





The best corded vacuum deals in the Prime Day sales – save money without compromising on cleaning performance
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Corded vacuums tend to deliver better suction and last longer overall – here are 6 outstanding discounts on corded vacuums.





This Sleep Mask Changed My Life and It's on Sale (2025)
Wired / 12h
I could not be more excited about this sleep mask's Amazon Prime Day Sale.





Amazon just dropped a lightning deal on the Bose QuietComfort Ultras — bringing them under $300 for the first time
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $145: During Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon just dropped a lightning deal on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones , bringing them down to $284. This is the first time the QuietComfort Ultras have dipped under $300, giving you $145 in savings and 34% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra $284 at amazon $429 Save $145 Amazon is not playing around with deals during its





Prime Day steal alert: Beats Studio Buds are just $79.95 and selling fast
Mashable / 12h
Save $70: As of October 7, Beats Studio Buds are almost 50% off, coming in at $79.95 down from their list price of $149.95. They've also been going in and out of stock in select colors, which means they're moving fast. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Buds $79.95 at Amazon $149.95 Save $70.00 It’s so annoying when you go to charge your favorite headphones and after many trusty yea





Im a Kindle expert, and these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals for Kindle users
Mashable / 12h
I spend a lot of time reading . It's how I like to wind down in the evenings, but I also spend a lot of time thinking about reading in the context of Kindles . As an expert on e-readers , I use the devices near daily, and am always seeking out the best ways to maximize their use . That means finding all the best ways to read for free or just creating the most luxurious reading set-up. With Amazon





How did Taylor Swifts Life of a Showgirl film do at the box office?
Mashable / 12h
Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl has dominated the cultural conversation since its Oct. 3 release date. The Life of a Showgirl became the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify in 2025, while lead single "The Fate of Ophelia" became the most-streamed song in a single day in Spotify history. Despite the album





Anthropic plans to open India office, eyes tie-up with billionaire Ambani
20TechCrunch / 12h
Anthropic's next big bet is India — one of its fastest-growing markets worldwide.





This Dell 15 laptop has a fantastic amount of storage - and is exceptional value this Prime Day, so don't delay
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Check out this super cheap Dell 15 laptop deal this Amazon Big Deal Days.





I'm here to make your laptop hunt a little easier this Prime Day – the Dell 15 is now $100 off, buy it and thank me later
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Dell 15 is now $100 off for the October version of Prime Day.





This Folding Work Table Is Perfect for DIY Projects in Small Homes, and It’s 32% Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is coming October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before it’s over. Follow our live blog to stay up to date on the best sales we find. Subscribe to our shopping newsletter , A





I’m a Runner, and My Favorite Massage Gun Is $100 Off for Prime Day
Lifehacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source . Amazon Big Deal Days is on October 7-8, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews,





Play Store changes coming this month as SCOTUS declines to freeze antitrust remedies
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Changes are coming to the Play Store in spite of a concerted effort from Google to maintain the status quo. The company asked the US Supreme Court to freeze parts of the Play Store antitrust ruling while it pursued an appeal, but the high court has rejected that petition. That means the first elements of the antitrust remedies won by Epic Games will have to be implemented in mere weeks. The app s





Newest developer beta backtracks on one iPadOS 26 multitasking decision
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
We're generally fans of the new windowed multitasking features in iPadOS 26—for people who want to use their iPads more like traditional laptops, the new system is more powerful, flexible, and predictable than the old Stage Manager, and it works on a wider range of iPads. But some users on Reddit and elsewhere objected to Apple's wholesale removal of the old multitasking mode, Split View (which a





8 Useful Things You Can Plug Into Your Car's OBD2 Port
How-To Geek / 12h
Have you ever looked under your car's steering wheel at all the wires, fuses, and plugs? If so, you might find an odd plug called an OBD-II port. That's the same port any technician uses during a smog test, and mechanics access it to scan for check engine light errors, but that's not all it can do. You can plug several useful or weird things into that 16-pin port.





The Incredible Quantum Mechanics That Helps Power Your Smartphone Just Won a Nobel Prize
Gizmodo / 12h
Quantum tunneling is a fascinating concept that has informed how much of today's digital technology works.





North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto so far in 2025, researchers say
21TechCrunch / 12h
Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic said this year’s total is already an all-time record for the North Korean regime.





Anthropic and IBM announce strategic partnership
TechCrunch / 12h
Anthropic's Claude large language model family will be incorporated into some of IBM's software development products.





Official Xbox Wireless Controller deals are a bit of a letdown this Prime Day, but Razer and GameSir have picked up the slack
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There are still plenty of great Xbox controller deals to be had this Prime Day.





Best Prime Day HDD deals 2025 - hard drives from Seagate, Toshiba, WD from as low as $10/TB
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon Big Deal Days is here with a flurry of deals on internal, portable and external hard drives.





26 Best Prime Day Tech Deals: Tablets, Accessories, and More
Wired / 12h
Take advantage of these discounts, courtesy of Amazon’s latest sale event, and nab WIRED’s favorite tech gadgets.





OK, I know you want cheap Earfun earbuds in the Prime Day sales, so please only buy these (testing headphones is literally my job)
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Looking out for cheap Earfun earbuds in Amazon's October Prime Day? These are the only ones worth looking at (you're welcome)





Startup Battlefield company ÄIO invented a method to make edible fat from ag waste like sawdust
TechCrunch / 12h
This process could be a way to reduce the world’s dependency on the ecologically destructive palm oil industry.





The Final Fantasy 14 x Monster Hunter Wilds crossover has officially arrived with patch 7.35, adding a Guardian Arkveld boss fight, a new deep dungeon, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.35 has officially been released, and with it, the previously announced Monster Hunter Wilds crossover.





These are the best smart glasses I’ve reviewed, and they’re at a record-low price for Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Need some smart glasses? I’ve found the internet’s best smart glasses deals for Prime Day.





These are the best PS5 console and bundle deals I can find this Prime Day – and you can save up to £115
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
These PlayStation 5 Prime Day deals can net you up to £115 off – that's a lot of money left over to pick up some extra games.





Unity security issue could let hackers gain access to Windows and Android systems - here's what we know
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Unity customers told to deploy the patch or available fixes as soon as possible.





A New Paper Studied Whether NASA Actually Saves Money by Hiring Corporations to Build New Spacecraft, and the Results Are Embarrassing
Futurism / 12h
For decades, NASA has increasingly leaned on corporate contractors to develop the spacecraft it uses to explore the solar system. Triumphs have included SpaceX’s Dragon vehicles, which can now reliably shuttle astronauts to the International Space Station and beyond . The widely parroted idea is that players in the free market will be able to operate more efficiently than NASA’s own stock of engi





TikTok’s MAGA Overlords Return to Their Conquered Territory
32Gizmodo / 12h
Trump and Vance have returned to TikTok after almost a year of posting no videos.





‘Tron: Ares’ Is ‘Tron’ at Its Most Disney
51Gizmodo / 12h
Jared Leto and Greta Lee star in the sequel to 'Tron: Legacy', which opens October 10.





United Passenger Tried To Open Plane Door After Landing In Houston — Then The Emergency Slide Exploded
View from the Wing / 12h
A passenger on United flight 788 from Indianapolis to Houston tried to open an aircraft door while taxiing after landing on around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The attempt failed - but it triggered the emergency slides. Continue reading ...





The Witcher Season 4 trailer throws Liam Hemsworth into the Geralt wig
Mashable / 12h
Picking up with a recast Geralt of Rivia like nothing ever happened, The Witcher is back with a trailer for Season 4 promising more monsters, sword fights, and that silver wig doing a whole lot of work. With Liam Hemsworth taking over for Henry Cavill as the titular witcher and swearing loudly to mark the moment in the trailer, the fourth series of Netflix's adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's book





Tron: Ares review: Jared Leto and Greta Lee star in the best Tron movie yet (but thats not saying much)
Mashable / 12h
Tron: Ares has arrived to smother a confounding sci-fi franchise in star power, sex appeal, and nostalgia, hoping for fresh relevance. But right out the gate, it already feels behind the times. Sure, back in 1982 when Tron hit theaters, it was groundbreaking with its flashy visual effects and delving into the AI discourse well before it was part of our everyday news cycle. But now, 43 years later





Google’s Nano Banana might expand across your phone soon
Mashable / 12h
We all might be getting a lot more familiar with Google's Nano Banana. Nano Banana , Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model, is an AI image generation and editing tool that lets users enter a text prompt to create images, but it's really known for its ability to edit images. And, now, according to a report from Android Authority , Google might be expanding access to the tool. SEE ALSO: Here’s how





iOS 26.1 beta 2 now available: Heres everything new and how to download it
Mashable / 12h
Apple has a new iOS beta build out now, and you can download it for your perusal. The developer beta for iOS 26.1 is available now, bringing with it a handful of smaller changes that certainly don't stack up to the introduction of Liquid Glass or anything like that. Still, it's a new iOS beta, which means it's interesting to plenty of folks. Here's what it entails and how to download it. SEE ALSO





The original Peloton bike is steeply discounted for October Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $400: Peloton's original bike is nearly 30% off for Amazon's October Prime Day. You can get it for $1,045 , down from its list price of $1,445. Opens in a new window Credit: Peloton Peloton original bike $1,045 at Amazon $1,445 Save $400 Like seemingly everyone else, my now-wife and I purchased a Peloton bike during 2020's COVID lockdown. Unlike everyone else, it has remained a staple of our





Samsungs fantastic Galaxy Ring hit a new best price ever on October Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $120 : As of Oct. 7, day one of the Prime Big Deal Days shopping event, the Samsung Galaxy Ring dropped to just $279.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price and a new best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Ring $279.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $120 Happy Prime Big Deal Days , aka October Prime Day or Prime Day 2, to all who celebrate. We're pleased to see a t





OpenAI Sneezes, and Software Firms Catch a Cold
22Wired / 12h
OpenAI revealed last week the custom AI tools it uses internally. The news sent some software companies into turmoil.





Chaos, Confusion, and Conspiracies: Inside a Facebook Group for RFK Jr.’s Autism ‘Cure’
57Wired / 12h
A Facebook group set up to share information about leucovorin has been spammed by affiliate links and supplement companies trying to shame parents of autistic kids.





Star Wars: Beyond Victory somehow makes VR podracing boring, and I don’t understand how
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Star Wars: Beyond Victory review: this isn't podracing





Supergirl cast and character guide: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and every actor who'll appear in the DC Universe movie
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Supergirl flies into theaters in June 2026 – here's who you'll see in the DCU Chapter One movie.





Tron: Ares review – Disney reboots its dazzling digital world, but the new story left me longing for the original Grid
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Disney puts another token in the Tron franchise machine with its Tron: Legacy follow-up Tron: Ares, a neon-washed blockbuster throwback that signals a new era for the studio’s sci-fi series.





I test smart lights for a living, and I’m starstruck by the Prime Day deals on these affordable Philips Hue alternatives
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
There are huge savings to be made on my favorite affordable Philips Hue alternatives this Prime Day.





Want a security camera without the monthly fee? These subscription-free cams are going cheap for Amazon Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Protect your home for less with huge discounts on home security cameras (and the occasional doorbell) with no added fees.





California bans loud commercials on streaming platforms
Engadget / 12h
California has passed a law to ban loud commercials on streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. This is great news for people who don't want to wake the neighborhood up when a streaming show suddenly turns into an aggressively loud ad for migraine medication. Governor Gavin Newsom just signed the law and the ban goes into effect on July 1, 2026. On that date, streaming services won't be allowed





From Snatch to Adolescence: 12 of Stephen Graham’s Best Roles Ever
How-To Geek / 12h
Esteemed British actor Stephen Graham is finally seeing the stardom he has long deserved. The chameleon of talent recently won his first Primetime Emmy for his role in the hit Netflix psycho-drama series Adolescence . Weeks prior to its release, Graham snatched viewers’ attention with his powerhouse portrayal of 19th-century boxer Sugar Goodson in Hulu ’s A Thousand Blows .





The iPhone Air is so light, I forgot it was in my pocket
21TechCrunch / 12h
Apple's iPhone Air is refreshing to use. But its battery and single camera is not for most people.





Stop the presses! The LG C5 OLED TV has crashed to a new record-low price for Prime Day
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The LG C5's price just keeps on dropping, and it's just hit another record low.





5 fitness trackers under $100 I'd recommend buying in the Amazon Prime Day sales
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
These 5 trackers are a) really good and b) all under $100. Cheap doesn't always mean bad!





PowerWash Simulator 2 arrives on October 23
Engadget / 12h
The sequel to 2022’s surprisingly engaging first-person clean-‘em-up, PowerWash Simulator , finally arrives on October 23.If you enjoyed the first game (along with the other 17 million people it got its hooks into), it looks like you’re in for even more shockingly dirty locations on which you can unleash your trusty power washer. A new release date trailer shows off a variety of tools you can use





The Trailer for the ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Teases Geralt’s Last Battle
Gizmodo / 12h
The hunt for Ciri is on, and Geralt's got a whole new face to deal with it.





Great Deal: Save On Amazon With Amex Membership Rewards Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Check if you’re eligible for an Amazon discount with Amex Amazon and American Express frequently offer targeted promotions that can save you money on an Amazon purchase by redeeming a single Membership Rewards point. We see these promotions every so often, and we’ve just seen the fourth such offer of 2025 launch. If you’re eligible, this is an easy way to save money. Save on Amazon by redee





At almost 50% off, the Beats Pill is a much easier purchase to swallow this Prime Day – and I’m seriously tempted
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Score a stellar deal on the Beats Pill, which is down to just $79.99 / £89.





U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card review: Rewards for multiple business spending categories
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card overview The U.S. Bank Business Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card is a solid choice for business owners interested in dipping their toes into premium benefits and high earning rates at a modest $0 introductory annual fee for the first year (then $95 thereafter). However, if you are looking for more perks , you may be better off with ano





One startup’s paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built
20TechCrunch / 12h
By coating regular rebar with a thin layer of stainless steel, Allium Engineering could reduce the amount of concrete needed to build a bridge while also prolonging its life.





ChatGPT now runs apps – and it’s about to go from chatbot to full-on operating system
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Now that ChatGPT can run apps and has operating system-sized ambitions we could be looking at the future of your mobile phone.





I guarantee you these underrated Prime Day gaming deals will be absolute game changers for your audio
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
I recently started using these sound cards on PS5 and PC, and they've been revolutionary – and they're both discounted right now.