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Google will invest as much as $40 billion in Anthropic
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Google will invest at least $10 billion in Anthropic, and that amount could rise to $40 billion if Anthropic meets certain performance targets, Bloomberg reports . The investment follows Amazon's $5 billion initial investment in Anthropic a few days ago; the Amazon deal also leaves the door open to further investment based on performance. Both investments value Anthropic at $350 billion. Anthropi
Hurdle hints and answers for April 25, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 25
Mashable / 1h
We're now in the Moon's Waxing Gibbous phase, the last before we reach the Full Moon. There's plenty of its surface illuminated tonight, so keep reading to find out what you can see. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Saturday, April 25, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. Tonight, 63% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . If you're looking at the Moon with just your nak
How to watch London Marathon 2026: Free Streams & TV Channels
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
All the ways to watch London Marathon 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – with Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa defending their titles.
This is who's developing Golden Dome's orbital interceptors—if they're ever built
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
The US Space Force released a list Friday of a dozen companies working on Space-Based Interceptors for the Pentagon's Golden Dome initiative, a multilayer defense system to shield US territory from drones and ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile attacks. The roster of Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) contractors, some of which were previously reported, includes Anduril Industries, B
Lachy Groom to back India startup Pronto at a $200M valuation, sources say
TechCrunch / 2h
This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 25, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will test your knowledge of multiple sports. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 25, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you co
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 25, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a police officer. 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 an
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 25, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a shopaholic. 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. Th
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 25, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a girl's girl. 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 Connections
The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
BBC News / 4h
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
Tech Now
BBC News / 4h
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will ‘bring the classic game back to life’ — here are 7 new things I’m looking forward to
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
As an Assassin’s Creed expert, here are 7 things I’m looking forward to in Black Flag Resynced.
Airelles Palladio Venice Now Open, As Brand’s First Hotel Outside Of France
One Mile at a Time / 5h
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Apexs brutal ending, explained
Mashable / 5h
Apex is a dizzying film with a tiny cast and a very creepy villain. But while Baltasar Kormákur's survival thriller has plenty of dazzling action sequences and stunning cinematography, there's also a pretty dark origin story nestled in the cracks. So what happens, and what does Jeremy Robbins' script suggest is the real motive of the film's serial killer? Let's unpack. SEE ALSO: 'Apex' review: Th
10 Hacks Every YouTube Music User Should Know
Lifehacker / 5h
YouTube Music isn't the most feature-rich of all the music streaming services, but it is a great option for those who love music videos, user-generated content, and the YouTube ecosystem overall. If you have YouTube Music, or are considering switching from another platform, these are the best tips and tricks to get the most out of your listening experience. Use these tools to transfer your playli
Samsung’s budget Galaxy A57 looks like a flagship, but how does it stack up against other new mid-range Android phones?
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Samsung has made the Galaxy A57 thinner, lighter and more powerful than its predecessor — but I wanted to see if it could hold its own against the Google Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and take the budget Android crown.
Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’
TechCrunch / 6h
Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.
Trump Claims Buying Spirit Airlines Is Necessary For National Defense
One Mile at a Time / 6h
We know that President Trump is working on a plan for the government to bail out Spirit Airlines . The airline hasn’t turned a profit in seven years, and is continuing to hemorrhage money. The idea is to give the airline a $500 million loan, and for that to eventually give the government a 90% stake in the airline. But what’s actually the legal mechanism by which Trump wants this deal to happen?
Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, April 25 (game #1552)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, April 25 (game #1049)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Saturday, April 25 (game #783)
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
White House Plan To Bail Out Spirit Airlines Is Illegal
View from the Wing / 7h
The White House is trying to justify a $500 million Spirit Airlines rescue by claiming the carrier is somehow essential to national defense, even though Spirit is a failing ultra-low-cost airline with no obvious military necessity.
OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of Tumbler Ridge suspect's account
BBC News / 7h
Sam Altman on Thursday wrote a brief letter of apology to the people of Tumbler Ridge, Canada in the wake of a January mass shooting.
Emirates Working On En-Suite Bathrooms In First Class: Why I’m Skeptical
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Emirates President Tim Clark is a bright guy , who really understands branding and passenger experience. So along those lines, he made some comments this week about what we could see from the carrier’s first class in the future, though I’m not taking these claims at face value. Emirates planning private bathrooms in first class? Emirates President Tim Clark was interviewed virtually by Richard Qu
I tested iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S26 Ultra cameras
Mashable / 7h
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra go head-to-head in a real-world camera test. Both deliver top-tier results but differ in color, detail, and processing. Here’s how the shots compare across scenarios.
Everything announced at Google Cloud Next in under 15 minutes
Mashable / 7h
Catch the top moments from the Google Cloud Next keynote presentation, featuring CEO Thomas Kurian on AI breakthroughs, along with key announcements and real-world applications.
AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Which headphones win?
Mashable / 7h
Both the Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Max 2 are great over-ear, noise-canceling headphones that cost a lot of money. So which should you get? CNET executive editor David Carnoy compares their designs, features, performance and sound quality to help you make a decision.
Stop taking notes forever thanks to this $30 AI-powered note-taking app
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : Stop taking notes for good with this My Notes AI Pro Plan lifetime subscription , now $29.97 (reg. $299) through April 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: My Notes AI My Notes AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription - AI Note Transcriber & Summarizer $29.97 $299 Save $269.03 Wish you could permanently scratch something off your to-do list? Let AI help you take one thing off your
DeepSeek V4 is here: How it compares to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Mashable / 7h
Anything you can do I can do better... That may as well be the motto for the AI arms race , which is unfolding across multiple dimensions in 2026. There's the competition between Silicon Valley AI labs like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind, the race for chips and compute power, and, of course, the fierce competition between the U.S. and China. In the latest salvo in the East vs. West battle
This Little Device Might Be the Pocket E-Reader of My Dreams
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Though I've spent years evangelizing for the Boox Palma 2 , a phone-sized Chinese e-reader with an open Android operating system, my allegiances have shifted in recent months. I'm now obsessed with the tiny, slightly janky, minimalist devices put out by Xteink, another Chinese tech company. And I'm far from the only one—the Xteink subreddit is a b
New Windows 11 laptop looks like a true MacBook Neo rival that should worry Apple
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
An Intel laptop with a new Wildcat Lake CPU is turning heads – is it more Neo than the MacBook Neo?
Stop buying new smart home devices—your old ones probably work with Home Assistant now
How-To Geek / 7h
Home Assistant works with a huge number of smart home devices, but it doesn't work with everything. If you have smart home tech that you've not been able to connect to Home Assistant in the past, it's worth checking again.
Three reasons why DeepSeek’s new model V4 matters
MIT Technology Review / 8h
On Friday, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of V4, its long-awaited new flagship model. Notably, the model can process much longer prompts than its last generation, thanks to a new design that helps it handle large amounts of text more efficiently. Like DeepSeek’s previous models, V4 is open source, meaning it is available for anyone to download, use, and modify. V4 marks DeepSeek’s mo
Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes
TechCrunch / 8h
The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.
XChat, the standalone app for messaging on X, is available on iOS now
Engadget / 8h
XChat, the standalone app for accessing X's messaging feature, is available to download now for iOS . X first suggested it would be stripping direct messaging from X in 2025 , but at least for now, XChat is available in the original X app, the web and this new app. Based on its launch video , the new XChat app offers many of the elements of modern messaging X had already introduced to its chats f
Europe—not US—first to authorize Moderna's combo mRNA flu-COVID vaccine
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Moderna's mRNA-based combination vaccine against both flu and COVID-19 has gotten the green light in Europe—but it continues to be shelved in the US, where it was developed. This week, the European Commission authorized Moderna to market the vaccine, mRNA-1083 or mCOMBRIAX, making it the world's first authorized combination shot for the two respiratory viruses. The decision follows a positive rev
Three Years Ago Today, “Avengers” Director Joe Russo Predicted There Would Be a Fully AI-Generated Movie Within Two Years
Futurism / 8h
Hollywood has been “ cooked ” for years now, according to AI fanatics, yet movies still remain largely human-made, and nothing even close to an AI-generated blockbuster has hit the silver screen. Even certain filmmakers have also been guilty of overselling the tech’s capabilities. Take “Avengers: Endgame” director Joe Russo, who enthused in an interview with Collider that there would be a fully A
ChatGPT's Latest Update Makes It Harder Than Ever to Spot AI-Generated Images
Lifehacker / 8h
AI-generated images are getting harder and harder to spot. There are the usual tells , of course, but those tells are minimizing with each new AI image model. You could count on AI-generated hands including too many or too few fingers on people, for example; nowadays, that's not necessarily the case. One particular area of weakness for AI image models has been text generation. The image itself mi
RUN Powered by ADP software review: Simple and streamlined for small businesses
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
RUN is designed for small businesses that need straightforward HR and payroll support, but can it streamline your operations?
Cohere acquires, merges with German-based startup to create a ‘transatlantic AI powerhouse’
TechCrunch / 8h
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
Brendan Fraser’s Return to ‘The Mummy’ Is Arriving Earlier Than Expected
Gizmodo / 8h
Radio Silence's creature feature co-starring Rachel Weisz will now arrive in October 2027 rather than May 2028.
Host your own surveys: The complete guide to LimeSurvey on Hostinger
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
If you're a Hostinger customer, installation is simple.
You can finally tweak Android's Linux Terminal the way you want it
How-To Geek / 8h
Google is building upon the features of the Linux Terminal app for Android with the newly released beta update, allowing you to change the display resolution of the graphical user interface. Moreover, you now have a ‘Theme’ section in the settings, which allows you to import themes for the Terminal.
Nissan resurrects the Terrano as an off-road plug-in hybrid
How-To Geek / 8h
Nissan has brought back its well-known Terrano nameplate, but this time it's an off-roader for the electrified era. The company used its presence at Auto China 2026 to unveil a Terrano PHEV Concept that it says appeals to fans of "outdoor adventure" as well as city commuters.
Two college kids raise a $5.1 million pre-seed to build an AI social network in iMessage
TechCrunch / 8h
Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
Maine governor vetoes bill temporarily banning large data centers in the state
Engadget / 8h
The governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has vetoed a bill that halts the construction of large data centers in the state until the fall of 2027. While the bill passed both houses of the Maine's legislature on April 14, and Mills has suggested she'd support a temporary moratorium, the governor wanted a bill that would exempt an existing data center project in Jay, Maine . The bill specifically blocked
United CEO Says He’s In Talks To Buy Assets From Another Airline
View from the Wing / 8h
United CEO Scott Kirby says the airline is in talks to buy assets from another carrier, a remark that immediately raises the question of whether he means pieces of Spirit or JetBlue. United has been openly hunting for ways to strengthen weak spots in Florida and New York without waiting for a full merger.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Human Resources HR software review: Flexible, powerful, but definitely not perfect
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
It’s one of the biggest names in computing, but should you trust your HR processes to Microsoft?
A24's Backrooms movie has some eerie new images — and I was creeped out by one small detail
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Backrooms has got some new teaser images, and they've made me feel very unsettled.
Cintra People HR software review: Refreshingly straightforward but recruitments come from integrations
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
It’s a popular and comprehensive option – and it’s a refreshingly straightforward choice for UK-based SMBs.
5 essential features for small business printers — Check your chosen printer has these if you're printing from the office or home office
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
If your small business needs to keep printing, make sure your printer has all of these features.
Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain
TechCrunch / 9h
Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.
Hyundai’s New IONIQ V Looks Kind of Like a Cybertruck for Normal People
Gizmodo / 9h
The new IONIQ V is key to Hyundai's plans in China.
Just 11 AI Data Centers Could Belch More Fumes Than Entire Countries
Futurism / 9h
Just eleven gas-powered data centers in the US could belch more greenhouse emissions than countries with populations of tens of millions of people, according to a new analysis by Wired . The magazine examined emissions estimates provided by gas power projects that are being built to supply energy to the data centers. Construction of these sprawling facilities has surged to meet the demands of the
Chinese Netflix Competitor Opens Floodgates to AI Slop
Futurism / 9h
It may be the beginning of the end for the global legions of C-drama fans. iQIYI, the Chinese streaming service known for its massive library of Asian films and TV shows, is anticipating that AI will create the majority of its content in just five years, Bloomberg reports . In an interview at iQIYI’s annual content showcase, CEO Gong Yu presented a sweeping AI vision so divorced from the company’
How Lonely Islands Jorma Taccone and BriTANick went from SNL to Hollywood
Mashable / 9h
If you were watching YouTube in the late 2000s, chances are you came across the sketch comedy stylings of The Lonely Island and BriTANick . The Lonely Island is made up of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone, who are now Saturday Night Live comedy legends in their own right. They brought us the iconic music videos "Lazy Sunday," "I'm on a Boat," and "Dick in a Box." Around the same ti
X Now Has Its Own Chat App
Lifehacker / 9h
On Friday afternoon, X officially launched XChat, the company's proprietary chat app. Unlike other chat app options, like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal, you need an X account to use XChat, which limits the user base to one specific social media platform. X users with a large enough social circle on the platform may find this new app to be useful, but XChat does come with some security contradicti
'It totally blew my mind': Sony's Project Ace robot plays ping pong better than the pros and could mark a major robotics turning point
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
This robot can play ping-pong at an elite level
Astrobotic’s Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test
Gizmodo / 9h
The cutting-edge propulsion system could be used to power rockets to the Moon and beyond.
A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. Jordan
Engadget / 9h
Have you ever noticed how Walgreens and CVS locations often end up across the street from each other? Well, Call of Duty and Battlefield have a similar thing going on. A mere eight days after the upcoming Call of Duty movie got an official premiere date , lo and behold: There's news from The Hollywood Reporter that a Battlefield movie is on the way . The project has some heavy-artillery star powe
HP DeskJet 2855e: What do users think of this budget inkjet printer?
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
The HP DeskJet 2855e is an entry-level inkjet printer for home and small office use. Here's what people are saying about it.
‘Final Fantasy XIV’ Wants You to Chill
Gizmodo / 9h
The critically acclaimed MMO's next expansion, 'Evercold,' is bringing big gameplay changes to let you keep up at your own pace.
X-energy stock pops 27% on first day of trading following upsized IPO
TechCrunch / 9h
Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.
The latest iPhone Fold leaks, rumors, and renders: Everything we know
Mashable / 9h
The long-awaited foldable iPhone should arrive in 2026. So far, Apple has kept a very tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone , but all signs point to a fall or winter 2026 release. Early adopters already love foldables — and they have plenty of options — but Apple's been notably absent from the genre. However, don't count Apple out. The company has a history of showing up late to the party an
Tether and Arbitrum Freeze Assets as Crypto Faces Crisis of Purpose
Gizmodo / 9h
On Friday, the U.S. government said $344 million in Tether had been linked to wallets tied to Iran.
The DOJ is backing xAI in its lawsuit against Colorado
Engadget / 9h
The Department of Justice has announced that it's intervening on the behalf of xAI in the company's recent lawsuit against the state of Colorado. xAI first filed the suit in early April in response to a recent Colorado law that requires developers of "high-risk" AI systems (for example, ones used in healthcare, employment or housing) to both disclose and mitigate the risk of algorithmic discrimin
These Adjustable Dumbbells Actually Got Me to Stick to a Lifting Routine
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. This past Christmas, I came up with the perfect idea for my 15-year-old son's "big gift"—a set of adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable weight-lifting bench . It was perfect for two reasons. First, because my son and his friends had gotten into lifting several months earlier, and he loved it, but the weather (or life in general) couldn't always c
IKEA has just revealed a chic inflatable chair that's a masterpiece in design — here's how to style it in your home
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Use neutral oak furniture and soft lighting to make this striking chair the star, and pick out its colors with splashes of green and chrome.
Letting go of plastic packaging is harder than it sounds, with Disney explaining: “The biggest challenge was presentation” in its Princess doll redesign.
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Disney is reimagining its Classic Princess Dolls with plastic-free packaging that uses less material, improves durability, and makes the unboxing experience easier
FCC: Router ban includes portable hotspots, but not phones with hotspot features
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Federal Communications Commission clarified this week that its sweeping ban on foreign-made consumer routers also affects portable hotspot devices. The FCC added a new section to an FAQ titled, "Is my device a consumer-grade router under the National Security Determination?" The new FAQ section says this category includes "consumer-grade portable or mobile MiFi Wi-Fi or hotspot devices for re
Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.
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Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Websites for some of the world’s most prestigious universities are serving explicit porn and malicious content after scammers exploited the shoddy record-keeping of the site administrators, a researcher found recently. The sites included berkeley.edu, columbia.edu, and washu.edu, the official domains for the University of California, Berkeley, Columbia University, and Washington University in St.
In rare chickenpox case, itchy blisters mushroom into large, rubbery nodules
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Those who suffered through chickenpox as kids likely remember the agony of its itchy rash. Oven mitts or snow gloves may have been used to prevent you from inadvertently clawing your skin off, while dips in oatmeal may have offered some temporary relief. But in the end, you just had to endure the full cycle of the rash—from the breakout of the first raised, itchy papules that inflate into fluid-f
Cisive background checker review: Fast and compliant, but some businesses won't be able to ignore the costs and delays
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Cisive offers fast, compliant background screenings with strong tech integration and ongoing monitoring, but can be costly and face occasional delays.
9 points to remember when choosing an business internet provider
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Choosing the right business internet provider is crucial for reliable communication, smooth operations, and growth.
Certn background checker review
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Certn is a technology-driven platform that offers fully online, automated background checks designed to streamline and speed up the hiring process.
First Advantage review
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Hiring reliable employees is tough, and that’s where this company helps. It offers detailed checks, identity verification, compliance tools, and more.
ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media
TechCrunch / 10h
ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.
X launches stand-alone XChat app on iOS
TechCrunch / 10h
X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls, and more.
Wait, what are Amazon Ember TVs? The Amazon Fire TV rebrand, explained.
Mashable / 10h
Back during CES in January, Amazon revealed its smart TVs were getting a rebrand soon. But if you don't follow CES news as we do, the April 15 switchover to "Ember" in all of Amazon's smart TV listings might have been jarring. It's been a relatively quiet rebrand for a major product line, so it's valid to feel a little confused. So wait, is Fire TV just called Ember TV now? Well, sometimes. The r
ICE Put A Deportee On A Flight To Alaska Instead Of India, Then Blocked Him From Leaving The U.S. For 16 Days
View from the Wing / 10h
ICE was escorting a man who had agreed to leave the U.S. onto a commercial flight from Seattle to New York so he could connect to India. The officers bypassed the boarding gate process, and walked him onto the Alaska Airlines flight at the next gate that was going to Sitka, Alaska, instead. Flight attendants told them it was the wrong plane. They ordered crew to board him anyway.
VW is making a Golf with a 'full' hybrid, but will it come to the US?
How-To Geek / 10h
Volkswagen has unveiled its first Golf with a "full" hybrid system, and it might preview what you can expect for U.S. cars, whether or not a new Golf is part of the mix.
How to automatically switch Android themes using your ambient light sensor
How-To Geek / 10h
System-wide dark mode is an awesome Android feature, but it’s not perfect. One of the big limitations is automation—your options are a rigid schedule or sunrise/sunset. With a simple app, you can make dark mode (and light mode) switch with the lighting around you.
‘The Legend of Korra’ Didn’t Ruin the Legacy of ‘Avatar’—It Enhanced It
Gizmodo / 10h
Showing the Gaang as flawed adults shaped by inherited trauma was the franchise's boldest truth, even if the fandom refuses to face it decades later.
What you need to know as Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman begins
Engadget / 10h
In a few short days, jury selection will begin in the long-awaited Musk v. Altman case. At the end of that process, an Oakland federal court will task nine regular people with deciding if OpenAI defrauded Elon Musk when it announced, and recently completed, its reorganization to become a more traditional for-profit business . More than just being the venue where two billionaires will air their gr
Yet Another ’30 Under 30′ Nominee Could Be Headed to Prison
Gizmodo / 10h
The Forbes-to-Fraud pipeline gets more jaw-dropping every year.
These Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones Are Nearly Half Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There’s nothing quite like a reliable pair of over-ear noise-canceling headphones to block out distractions, but with options ranging from budget buys to $500+ premium models, finding the right pair can feel like a challenge. The Sony WH-CH720N , an entry-level over-ear opt
The T3 Aire 360 is the closest I've got to Dyson Airwrap-style results without paying Dyson prices
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
The next-generation T3 Aire 360 delivers impressive results at a price that undercuts its closest rivals
How to watch Manchester City vs. Southampton online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Manchester City vs. Southampton in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Manchester City are now leading the Premier League after a dramatic victory over Arsenal. That's been the focus for weeks, but the FA Cup is providing a distraction. Man City face Southampton this weekend for a place in the final, and
5 award-winning movies to watch on Netflix this weekend (April 24-26)
How-To Geek / 10h
Looking forward to streaming something new while you unwind this weekend? Netflix has a diverse catalog, offering titles across genres, tropes, and languages. But this weekend, there's one collection on the platform you don't want to miss out on.
Utah Startup Claims Its Lab-Grown Sperm Can Produce Embryos, in Potential Fertility Breakthrough
Gizmodo / 10h
Paterna Biosciences said it has mastered the molecular signals that teach stem cells how to mature into sperm for a promising new fertility treatment.
Google plans to invest even more money into Anthropic
Engadget / 11h
Google plans to invest up to $40 billion into Anthropic in what could be viewed as a circular deal with the AI startup (and frequent competitor), Bloomberg reports . The search giant has invested in Anthropic at multiple points in the past, but this new investment comes after an announcement that the AI startup had signed a joint agreement with Google and Broadcom for "multiple gigawatts of next-
Legendary cruising site Squirt just launched an app
Mashable / 11h
If you've been using Sniffies to cruise your local area, but you're tired of using the web-based version (RIP to the Sniffies app ), I have some news: Squirt just launched its very own iOS app. SEE ALSO: What happened to Omegle? The rise and fall of the internet's favorite stranger danger This is coming at a pretty opportune time because I recently added Squirt (which has been around for more tha
Singapore police arrest alleged The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender leaker
Engadget / 11h
People aren't thrilled with Paramount these days. After all, corporate consolidation and the transformation of CBS News into state media tend to do that. But here's someone who may not have chosen the… wisest form of protest. The Straits Times reports (via Gizmodo ) that Singapore police have arrested a 26-year-old man for leaking Paramount's The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender . The film, par
Give Mom Warm Coffee Year-Long With This Ember Smart Mug Deal
Wired / 11h
If an Ember mug is at the top of Mom's wish list, this sale is worth checking out.
Why Creating 'Gaussian Splats' Will Become Your Favorite Way to Preserve Family Memories
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. My question about virtual reality has always been, "But what is it for ?" I finally have an answer: Guassian Splatting. We've always tried to capture our past, whether it's through physical photographs, VHS tapes, or every picture you have stored in the cloud, but we've been limited to viewing our personal histories in flat media, usually from a b
Linux enthusiasts swear by these old business laptops (and you should too)
How-To Geek / 11h
ThinkPads: Why do they have a cult following? What do they offer that your current laptop doesn't? They're more than mere specs; for some, they're a passion. It's a strange affinity to truly love a brand of laptop, but some swear by it—and I have five reasons.
The Guy Who Started the ‘Scientology Run’ TikTok Trend Says It’s Time to Stop
Gizmodo / 11h
Leave the running to Tom Cruise.
Noah Hawley Hopes ‘Alien: Earth’ Runs for ‘a Very Long Time’
Gizmodo / 11h
The writer, director, and showrunner gave a tiny update on season two and teased his hopes for the FX show's future.
Amex Raised Platinum’s Fee, Customers Didn’t Cancel — Higher Annual Charges Coming Across Cards
View from the Wing / 11h
American Express just showed that raising the Platinum annual fee does not drive cardmembers away, with retention holding steady even after the refresh and higher pricing. Even more important, existing cardmembers are spending more, net card fees are growing faster than other revenue lines, and Amex is proving that consumers will tolerate a more expensive, credit-heavy card as long as the perks fe
Soldier won $410K in Polymarket bets on timing of Maduro capture, US alleges
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A US Army soldier was arrested for insider trading after being accused of making prediction-market wagers on the timing of the military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Army soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke made a profit of nearly $410,000 by making bets on Polymarket, and he was indicted on charges of unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of non
Meet the 19-meter Cretaceous kraken that swam with mosasaurs
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Some 80 million years ago, the late Cretaceous oceans were patrolled by 17-meter mosasaurs, long-necked plesiosaurs, and massive, predatory sharks. For decades, the paleontological consensus was that this was the age of vertebrates; anything without a backbone was lunch. However, a new Science paper argues there was another apex predator lurking in the depths, and it didn’t have a single bone in
Report: Samsung execs worried company could lose money on smartphones for the first time
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Selling smartphones used to be easy—everyone wanted one, and every new phone was a lot better than the one that came before. Things are different now that smartphones are mature products. Plenty of manufacturers have thrown in the towel, leaving big players like Samsung to sell a new phone every couple of years. But even Samsung may find it tough to turn a profit in 2026 due to the ongoing race t
Google Commits to Invest Up to $40 Billion in Anthropic
NYT > Technology / 11h
The investment comes as the A.I. start-up looks to keep up with accelerating demand for its business and coding products.
'We will be taking action to protect American innovation': White House accuses China of 'systematically' extracting American AI technologies
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
The US says China has been stealing American AI models to develop its own open source models.
Clavicular banned from YouTube. Heres what happened.
Mashable / 11h
Yet another blow has been struck against the chiseled jaw of viral looksmaxxer Braden Peters, otherwise known as Clavicular. Two of Peters' channels, @LiveWithClav and @ClavLooksmax, were removed from YouTube on April 23. The pages featured archived live streams and free "courses" on looksmaxxing for young men interested in what the community calls "ascending," or achieving a specific physical ap
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 28
Mashable / 11h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th
3 otherworldly Prime Video shows to watch this weekend (April 24 - 26)
How-To Geek / 11h
The arrival of another weekend means another opportunity for some escapism, and what better genre to provide that than science fiction and fantasy? Their advanced CGI capabilities, detailed lore, and ability to explore complex social issues in an allegorical setting are unbeatable at delivering on escapist entertainment, and that’s where we’re headed.
The Comeback season 3 on HBO Max is already about to end — but it's the perfect time to stream this 'crazy' forgotten Bravo reality TV show that could be its real life inspiration
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
I've rinsed all three seasons of The Comeback this week — and I can't understand why nobody's compared it to the most underrated reality TV series of all time.
Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute
TechCrunch / 11h
Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.
Millionaire Big Game Hunter Trampled to Death by Elephants
Futurism / 11h
While big game hunting for food is an ancient practice, it’s more recently turned into a sport. It’s a contentious topic, with some arguing that big game hunting is key to ongoing conservation efforts , while others say it poses a critical threat to biodiversity , forcing certain species to extinction. It can also be extremely dangerous. Take Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old millionaire who owned a Cal
Tim Cook is stepping down. What happens to Apple now?
TechCrunch / 12h
Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus. Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable businesses in tech, but he’s also stepping into a very different ecosystemthan the one Cook spent decades shaping. The App Store’s 30% cut is under pressure, the behind-the-scenes power Apple once […]
Beatbot Pool-Cleaning Robots Are on Sale for a Limited Time
Wired / 12h
Get ready for summer with discounts on the best robot pool cleaners we've tested.
3 Linux distros for intermediate users
How-To Geek / 12h
Linux Mint is a great place to start—but at some point, it stops being enough. Maybe you want newer packages, or maybe you want more control over your system. Either way, Mint can start to feel limiting, and you might find yourself wanting to distro-hop in search of something new and exciting. Here are three intermediate distros that offer more flexibility without overwhelming you with complexity
What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?
NYT > Technology / 12h
The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.
Half of Gen Z Is Concerned or Anxious About AI’s Impact on Jobs: Survey
Gizmodo / 12h
47% also said they'd rather live in the past.
Palantir’s Employees Are in Crisis
Futurism / 12h
The military and intelligence contractor Palantir has been embroiled in nonstop controversy during Trump’s second term. It’s been directly involved in the administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants, an effort that’s been implicated in numerous deaths . The company has even been linked to US airstrikes that leveled a school in Iran , killing over 120 schoolchildren. Last week, the Peter
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 vs Claude Opus 4.7: Which is better?
Mashable / 12h
OpenAI released its latest model, GPT-5.5, on April 23, just a week after Anthropic introduced Claude Opus 4.7 . As the two leading models from the two leading AI labs, we wanted to see how the new models compare. Spoiler alert: We think Claude Opus 4.7 has an edge on advanced and agentic coding, but GPT-5.5 performs better on most benchmarks. SEE ALSO: Anthropic says Claude Opus 4.7 has a 92% ho
The Raspberry Pi can now run local AI models that actually work
How-To Geek / 12h
When you think of AI models, especially large language models, you probably imagine big data centers guzzling thousands of watts of power, or big expensive GPUs with enough VRAM to equal the GDP of a small nation.
AI-Designed Drugs by a DeepMind Spinoff Are Headed to Human Trials
Wired / 12h
Isomorphic Labs president Max Jaderberg said at WIRED Health in London that the startup has built a “broad and exciting pipeline of new medicines.”
When Fans Demanded More ‘Stranger Things,’ This Isn’t What They Meant
Gizmodo / 12h
The new animated series 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' is now streaming on Netflix.
Designer Baby Companies Are in Turmoil
Wired / 12h
Bootstrap Bio and Manhattan Genomics, which were pursuing human embryo editing to prevent serious disease, have shut down.
Etihad Grows To Double Daily In Chicago And Daily In Charlotte — It’s Not As Crazy As It Sounds
View from the Wing / 12h
Etihad is expanding in two U.S. markets at a moment when Middle East demand looks shaky, adding a second daily Chicago flight and boosting Charlotte to daily service for the summer. On the surface that looks aggressive, but the real play is not local Abu Dhabi demand — it is feeding U.S. traffic to India and South Asia while the airline has aircraft available.
TikTok Is Testing an AI 'Remix' Feature, but You Can Opt Out
Lifehacker / 12h
When you post something on the internet, you cede a measure of control to anyone who might happen upon it. Photos, videos, text, audio recordings: all of this content can be downloaded or screenshot, and repurposed in whatever way another user wishes. That's the risk of posting online. The thing is, you might not assume the platform you're posting to would go out of its way to help other users re
CISA puts US government agencies on two-week deadline to patch Microsoft Defender BlueHammer zero-day exploit
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
BlueHammer was disclosed in early April, together with two additional bugs, by a disgruntled researcher.
PC Makers Are Gonna Struggle Making a MacBook Neo Killer
Gizmodo / 12h
Even with Intel's new low-end "Wildcat" chips, it may not be possible.
The MacBook Neo is a glimpse into John Ternus's Apple
Engadget / 12h
John Ternus was unavoidable when Apple debuted the Macbook Neo. He kicked off an intimate media event for the Neo, introducing it as a transformative machine for Apple thanks to its low $599 cost ($499 for education customers) and premium build quality. He was interviewed on Good Morning America , the sort of prominent media feature CEO Tim Cook typically handles. And when I asked Apple workers a
Why I'm never going back to Gmail
How-To Geek / 12h
When I was in high school, only those in the know used Gmail instead of AOL or Yahoo, and I relished getting an invite to try out Google's approach to email. It’s a different world now, one where I feel like the odd one for not using Gmail. But it’s true—I haven’t used Gmail for years. I’ve found something better, at least for me.
I thought I needed bigger NAS drives, but all I needed was better automation
How-To Geek / 12h
Is your mouse hovering over the buy button for bigger hard drives for your NAS? That was me, until I figured out how to set up automation that runs in the background and frees up terabytes of storage on my NAS without me having to lift a finger.
This AI neck band lets you have ‘silent conversations’ without saying anything — South Korean researchers say camera-equipped wearable uses a ‘movement map’ on the neck to restore ‘lost voices’ with surprising accuracy
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A rather ingenious use of AI has emerged from a research lab at the Pohang University of Science and Technology.
