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TSA wait times improving at major airports, but travelers should still plan ahead
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
Security wait times seem to be improving rapidly at many airports across the country, a day after Transportation Security Administration officers started getting paid for the first time in weeks. If you're traveling in the coming days, things may not be perfect — and you may still want to err on the side of getting to the airport early. But we can report this bit of good news: Several of the busi
Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards: Save 25% On Award Tickets
3KOne Mile at a Time / 20h
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for April 2026, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months. There are quite a few destinations bookable with this promotion, including several in the Americas. One destination is even available in business class, which is awesome! What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards? I’m a
United Airlines MileagePlus: Guide to earning and redeeming miles, elite status and more
27The Points Guy Articles / 2h
United MileagePlus is a great program for travelers loyal to United Airlines or based near a United hub. The program overhauled its cobranded credit card lineup in March 2025 and, this past February, announced some big changes that benefit cardholders, making it even more appealing to travelers ready to double down on United. Whether you're already a frequent United flyer or you're curious about
Google's $20 per month AI Pro plan just got a big storage boost
Engadget / 1h
Google's $20 per month AI Pro plan , which includes Gemini, Veo and Nano Banana, got a big storage boost and some other new perks. Users of the plan (also available for $200 per year ) will see their cloud space jump from 2TB to 5TB at no extra cost. That extra storage can be used not only for AI but also Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos backups. Gemini can now pull context from Gmail and th
5 can't-miss credit card offers to unlock in April 2026
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
Rewards cards are frequently rolling out high-value welcome offers . If you're a travel enthusiast like us at TPG, it's likely you're keeping your eyes peeled for standout bonuses. This month, we've compiled five of our favorite cards with stellar offers right now. These range from top-tier business cards to cobranded options for your next trip — and you won't want to miss out on the value. Plus,
Cathay Pacific makes grand return to Seattle as it rebuilds US network
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
West Coast flyers can take advantage of a new nonstop route to Asia. Well, not new exactly. As of March 30, Cathay Pacific has relaunched flights between its home hub of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The airline previously operated this route from April 2019 until November 2020, when it dropped SEA along with Newark Liberty International Air
This affordable Marriott brand just debuted in one of our favorite destinations in Japan
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
In the heart of one of Osaka's most vibrant districts, Marriott opened the 256-room Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi on Tuesday, offering a new way to stay in this beautiful Japanese city with points. The property, which marks the first Series by Marriott hotel in Japan, sits within walking distance of the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, the streetwear and coffee-centric Amerikamura, and the en
United is about to open America’s biggest airline lounge — and an 'even bigger' one may be next
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
So far this year, United Airlines has announced flashy new planes and a big shake-up to its MileagePlus loyalty program — all while preparing to launch a new crop of flights to off-the-beaten-path destinations in Europe. Still to come in 2026? Some truly enormous airport lounges. Between now and the end of the year, the Chicago-based carrier plans to cut the ribbon on at least three new United Cl
From resort credits to fewer lines: 4 tips to make your next Las Vegas trip even better
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
Are you hoping to "hit the jackpot" on your Las Vegas vacation ? If so, you won't want to "roll the dice" when it comes to planning your next trip to Sin City. There are a few ways to ensure you (and your travel companions) have a VIP Vegas experience featuring fewer fees, resort credits and so much more. Alongside my colleague Summer Hull , a senior director of content at TPG, I got to experienc
Amex Membership Rewards is ending points transfers to Etihad Guest
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
Starting June 30, American Express Membership Rewards members will no longer be able to transfer their points to the Etihad Guest loyalty program. Currently, Amex points can be transferred to Etihad Guest miles at a 1:1 ratio and used to book Etihad Airways' luxurious first-class Airbus A380 Apartment product, one of the most spacious and luxurious products in commercial aviation, as well as tick
Amex announces new Centurion Lounges and DFW expansion
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
American Express is doubling down on its lounge dominance. Already home to the largest issuer lounge network, Amex just announced two new outposts and a major expansion that will make its footprint even harder to beat. A new Centurion Lounge is coming to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2029, and a Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge is headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CL
TPG Exclusive: Mondrian Los Angeles reflags under Hilton's independent Curio Collection
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
There's a major hotel shake-up on Hollywood's famed Sunset Strip: The Mondrian Los Angeles is becoming a Curio Collection by Hilton property. Rumors had been flying around that a change was coming to The Mondrian Los Angeles, but it has now been confirmed. The hotel has joined Hilton Honors as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton . A staple of the Sunset Strip, the hotel originall
The 10 best places to visit in May
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
The month of May is an ideal time to take a vacation. April's fickle rains are gone, the sun steadily shines longer every day, the weather is warming up and, best of all, summer prices haven't kicked into effect yet. As the gateway to summer, May also brings the opening of parks and beaches in North America, seasonal property debuts in Europe, dry season in much of the Southern Hemisphere and a s
Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can now unlock World of Hyatt Explorist status
The Points Guy Articles / 2h
Great news for Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees ) cardholders: You can now unlock a new hotel elite status benefit. Following last year's announcement , eligible Chase Sapphire Reserve and Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees ) cardholders who meet annual spending thresholds can now earn World of Hyatt Explorist status — Hyatt's mid-tier elite status level — as part
The Artemis II mission has started its 10-day journey around the moon
Engadget / 2h
The Artemis II mission successfully launched into space on April 1, at 6:35pm Eastern time, from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will take NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, as well as Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, on a 10-day trip around the moon. This mission is the first crewed Artemis flight and will lay the groundwork f
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 2, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 2, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who love New York 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 set o
Getting Stuck Inside a Glitching Robotaxi Is a Whole New Thing to Be Scared of
Gizmodo / 3h
The duration of the incident was about the same as a horror film. Coincidence?
Celebrate Apple’s 50th birthday with these deals on Watches and AirPods
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
We’ve been following Apple’s 50th birthday festivities, and Amazon is joining in on the fun with some deals on Apple Watches, AirPods and more.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 2, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're an animal lover. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 2, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love the derby. 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. The
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 2, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you don't drink. 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 hint
Hurdle hints and answers for April 2, 2026
Mashable / 3h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Artemis II launch is a rare moment for social media
Mashable / 4h
The Artemis II launch , in case you need a TL;DR on all the coverage, was a big deal. A really big deal. I mean, you might think it's a big deal when SpaceX executes a perfect retro-rocket landing, but that's just peanuts compared to all the things that have to go right when you're hurling a massive nitrogen and hydrogen-filled missile, tipped with actual human beings, at the moon. And somehow, s
Beating the Financial Consensus With Prediction Markets
Next Big Future / 5h
Nicole Kagan, Head of Research at Kalshi, with hosts Nick and Sam) sees Kalshi’s CFTC-regulated prediction markets as emerging financial instruments that can revolutionize risk hedging across finance, insurance, and beyond. Event contracts (binary Yes/No payouts on real-world outcomes) are tools to financialize uncertainty and turn discrete risks like macroeconomic data releases, policy changes, c
ChatGPT comes to Apple CarPlay but only if you are willing to talk to a robot
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
Recent Apple iOS update introduces ChatGPT to the CarPlay environment for the first time
7 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, HBO Max, and more in April 2026
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
April is packed full of great horror movies. Here are seven recommendations to keep you entertained this month.
Artemis II, NASA's boldest mission in generations, launches crew to the Moon
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.—Three Americans and one Canadian launched into orbit from Florida's Space Coast on Wednesday, flying the most powerful rocket ridden by humans on the first leg of a nine-day voyage around the Moon. Perched atop the 322-foot-tall (98-meter) Space Launch System rocket, the four astronauts lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC). Four hydroge
Artemis II Orion spacecraft live: Watch the lunar mission launch live
Mashable / 5h
NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft has begun transmitting its first images from deep space, offering a view of Earth from farther away than any crewed mission has traveled since Apollo. The Orion capsule lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, carrying Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hanse
ExpressVPN’s record-low deal is still live: Get its best-ever price today
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
High-value savings are still available on 2-year plans
I tried Google’s new live AI search — and it barely feels like search anymore
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Google’s global rollout of Search Live shows how AI is replacing traditional search with real-time conversation
‘You can’t spread your energy like peanut butter’: Tim Cook shares rare insight into Apple’s ‘ruthless’ approach to new ideas — and it says a lot about what to expect (or not) from the company moving forward
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
In a new interview, Tim Cook shared a rare insight into the way he deals with new ideas at Apple.
California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data
Wired / 6h
After investors appealed to the governor, California again delayed the deadline for venture firms to disclose the demographics of startup founders they back.
Cash App launches ‘buy now, pay later’ feature for P2P pay transfers
TechCrunch / 6h
Block says that the new feature has strong built-in protections to keep users from so-called debt spirals.
Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company
BBC News / 6h
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 1
Mashable / 6h
It's the Full Moon in parts of the world tonight, and depending on where you are, it’ll either be visible after sunset or in the early hours of the following morning. In all North American timezones, it'll show up on April 1. Keep reading to see how much of it is visible tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, April 1, the Moon phase is Full Moon. This means 100% of its surface will
The Artemis II astronauts have a make-or-break moment in the dead of night
Mashable / 6h
NASA 's Artemis II astronauts will get a swift reminder on their first flight day that moon missions don't adhere to sleep demands. The historic human spaceflight, NASA's first beyond low-Earth orbit in over 50 years, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida , on Wednesday evening at 6:35 p.m. ET. But even after that bone-rattling liftoff, the crew — Commander Reid Wiseman , pilot Victor Glover, Chr
Dropouts Katie Marovitch on the secrets of Dimension 20: On a Bus Season 2
Mashable / 6h
April Fool's Day can be a treacherous time online, with plenty of pranksters looking to play tricks on the average doomscroller. However, Dropout is out here gifting viewers with an April "Fool's Gold" in the form of Dimension 20: On a Bus , Season 2, which was announced this morning. This is not a joke. After Katie Marovitch's video pitch for Game Changer 's Shark Tank parody scored over 6 milli
Dimension 20: On a Bus Dragon Master Katie Marovitch on how to win at D&D
Mashable / 6h
With Dimension 20: On a Bus , Dropout turned the gaming tables on professional Game Masters Jasmine Bhullar, Aabria Iyengar, Matthew Mercer, and Brennan Lee Mulligan by subjecting them to self-proclaimed "Dragon Master" Katie Marovitch, who proudly admits she knows "nothing" about Dungeons & Dragons . The resulting viral video garnered over 6 million views across Dropout's social media channels.
Artemis II launches its historic moon mission: See the launch and mission details
Mashable / 6h
For the first time, a woman and a Black astronaut are headed into deep space , breaking through the glass ceiling of low-Earth orbit as they attempt to circle the moon . At 6:35 p.m. ET on April 1, NASA 's 32-story Space Launch System lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. With the horsepower of 160,000 Corvettes, the rocket sent up a column of fire and vapor over the At
NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Blasts Off
Gizmodo / 7h
NASA's Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion spacecraft atop, launched at 6:35 p.m. ET on Wednesday, kicking off the first mission to send astronauts to the Moon in over 50 years.
Citi Is Running Its Best AAdvantage Business Card Bonus — 75,000 Miles and $0 Annual Fee For 12 Months
View from the Wing / 7h
Citi brought back the best-ever welcome offer on its AAdvantage Business card: 75,000 American Airlines miles after $5,000 spend in 5 months, with the $99 annual fee waived for the first year. The headline bonus is great on its own, but the real edge for frequent American flyers is what the card unlocks inside AAdvantage Business—extra earning on tickets and, for many cardmembers, the ability to s
Disney’s Robot Olaf Dying Is the Funniest Thing to Happen in 2026
Gizmodo / 7h
The AI-powered 'Frozen' animatronic freezing up and taking a little tumble is far more entertaining as a meme than if the magic snowman worked as designed.
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, April 2 (game #1529)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, April 2 (game #1026)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
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 Thursday, April 2 (game #760)
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie receives a worse rating than its predecessor, as critics call it ‘a bland screensaver that’s worse than AI’
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has performed poorly among critics, with one reviewer comparing it to AI-generated content.
De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack
2 TTPs•
TechCrunch / 7h
Blockchain trackers put the cryptocurrency heist in the hundreds of millions of dollars and is already on track to be the largest crypto theft in 2026 so far.
Kia’s EV3 Is Headed to the US This Year With Up to 320 Miles of Range
Gizmodo / 7h
There's set to be a new, compact EV in town soon.
'Defying logic': This quantum battery actually charges faster the bigger it gets
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
This quantum device absorbs energy efficiently, accelerates charging with scale, and stores power temporarily, though it's still limited in practical output.
Goodbye ‘Geeky Hunk’? Gmail Users Can Now Change Their Usernames.
NYT > Technology / 7h
Users who have been saddled with now-cringe email handles since the mid-2000s can now change them without losing any data under a policy Google announced on Wednesday.
Play nice with PDFs for life with this $30 app
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Work smarter, not harder with PDFs thanks to AcePDF Converter and Editor lifetime license , on sale now for $29.99 (reg. $99.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Acethinker AcePDF Converter & Editor: Lifetime License $29.99 $99.99 Save $70 Tired of groaning every time you see the letters PDF? Us too, but now there’s an app to put a stop to it. AcePDF Converter and Editor makes it easy to wor
Anthropic took down thousands of GitHub repos trying to yank its leaked source code — a move the company says was an accident
TechCrunch / 7h
Anthropic executives said it was an accident and retracted the bulk of the takedown notices.
Passenger Just Got Banned For Vaping On A Plane — Why Is It Treated Like Smoking?
View from the Wing / 8h
A passenger was banned after vaping in an airplane lavatory triggered the smoke alarm and brought police to meet the flight on arrival, but the more interesting question is why e-cigarettes are treated the same as cigarettes in the first place.
This Is the Way to Lego’s April Releases
Gizmodo / 8h
Next month might be the traditional big 'Star Wars' drop from Lego, but April is all about 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'.
This iOS 18 patch could protect your device from a vicious malware strain — here’s why you need it now
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Apple has patched iOS 18 to protect users from the DarkSword malware, even if they have an older device.
Group Pushing Age Verification Requirements for AI Turns Out to Be Sneakily Backed by OpenAI
Gizmodo / 8h
It gave the leader of a nonprofit involved with it "a very grimy feeling."
Amazon Facilities in Bahrain Hit Again as Iran Follows Through on Threat, Report Says
Gizmodo / 8h
Iran had promised to hit American tech companies on April 1st.
The reputation of troubled YC startup Delve has gotten even worse
TechCrunch / 8h
Delve faces new allegations that it violated the open source license of its customer, Sim.ai, by taking the customers's tool and passing it off as its own.
Why the PS6 Handheld Will Matter More Than the PS6
Gizmodo / 8h
After the second round of PS5 price hikes, our best hope for an affordable next-gen console may be Sony's rumored PS6 handheld.
‘System failure’ paralyzes Baidu robotaxis in China
TechCrunch / 8h
Passengers in Baidu's robotaxis were trapped for up to two hours.
DNA Study Casts Even More Doubt on Shroud of Turin’s True Origin
Gizmodo / 9h
The infamous Shroud of Turin has been surrounded by controversy since it first appeared in the historical record.
One Passenger Tried To Open An Emergency Exit Inflight, Got Caught Smoking Near Jet Fuel And Fought Airport Staff — On Multiple Flights
View from the Wing / 9h
One passenger in India is accused of a string of alarming incidents in March, including allegedly trying to open an emergency exit inflight, smoking near jet fuel on an airport ramp, and fighting with airline and airport staff. The episodes reportedly happened on separate flights just weeks apart, making this less a one-off outburst than a pattern of escalating aviation misconduct.
Sam Witwer Is Ready for Maul’s Moment
Gizmodo / 9h
It was animation that gave Darth Maul a second chance, years after his seeming end in 'The Phantom Menace'. Now, he's starring in his own TV show—and the man behind Maul couldn't be happier.
Nvidia rolls out its fix for PC gaming's "compiling shaders" wait times
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
PC gamers who are tired of waiting for their games to "compile shaders" during some load times may want to dig into the latest beta version of the Nvidia App . Alongside new DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation features, the app includes the beta rollout of a feature that allows your machine to automatically compile new shaders while it's idle. Nvidia's new Auto Shader Compilation system promises to "
Here's what that Claude Code source leak reveals about Anthropic's plans
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Yesterday's surprise leak of the source code for Anthropic's Claude Code revealed a lot about the vibe-coding scaffolding the company has built around its proprietary Claude model. But observers digging through over 512,000 lines of code across more than 2,000 files have also discovered references to disabled, hidden, or inactive features that provide a peek into the potential roadmap for future
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly slipped through the cracks. March's list includes puzzle-solving raccoons; the physics of folding a crepe; the rediscovery of a lost page from an Archimedes manuscript; and the 2026 winner of the annual Da
Plex redesign comes to Fire TV, including remote streaming limits
How-To Geek / 9h
Plex is rolling out its redesigned app to Amazon Fire TV devices , including some important upgrades — as well as the remote streaming restrictions that have irked some people.
Lil Finder Guy is the cutest thing Apple has made in its 50-year history — and it has a secret
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
People are going gaga over Apple's Lil Finder Guy, who arrived just in time for Apple's 50th Anniversary, but there's more to him than just a cute face.
A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it’s working)
TechCrunch / 9h
Sonder profiles are completely unstructured, encouraging users to build something that looks like a mood board or a digital collage. Think MySpace rather than LinkedIn.
Zip drives were supposed to end the floppy era—until one design flaw destroyed everything
How-To Geek / 9h
Kids today will never know the tyranny of the 1.44MB floppy disk. So traumatic was this format that today the "save" icon in our apps still looks like it, even though no one has actually used it for several decades.
Startup funding shatters all records in Q1
TechCrunch / 9h
The record quarterly fundraise largely fueled four mega-deals into OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Waymo. But it also indicates a generally hot market.
The Trump Administration Is Doing Something Horrifying to Workers at Nuclear Facilities
Futurism / 9h
It isn’t just the guys handling plutonium who need to worry about radiation — every US nuclear worker, from the plumbers patching leaks to the janitors mopping floors, has a reason to be on guard. New reporting by High Country News detailed the startling impact the Trump administration is having on the safety of nuclear energy workers. As part of the administration’s “nuclear renaissance,” the US
The Natural Cycles Fertility App Can Now Access Temperature Data From Your Garmin Watch
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin announced today it has partnered with fertility/birth control app Natural Cycles to share temperature data from the Garmin app to Natural Cycles . To use this feature, you’ll need a supported Garmin watch. Currently, these include the Fenix 8 , Forerunner 570 and 970 , Venu 3 and 3S , Venu 4 , and Venu X1 . (The full list of compatible devi
'API credentials are widely and publicly exposed on the web': Experts scour 10 million web pages and find a shocking amount of security info just lying around
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Researchers examined millions of webpages and found thousands of exposed API credentials, revealing persistent security gaps across cloud services and development environments.
Anthropic Can’t Cover Up Its Claude Code Leak Fast Enough
Gizmodo / 10h
The blueprints are public now.
Samsung’s Best OLED TV Is $300 Off
Wired / 10h
The gorgeous Samsung S95F QD-OLED is on super sale ahead of the newest models hitting stores.
If you want a budget TV, this Amazon Fire 4-Series is hard to beat at its record-low price
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
For a budget friendly TV, check out the Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 50-inch 4K TV which is even cheaper right now thanks to being on sale at Amazon.
Zach Cregger Recruits Second Zach for His Aunt Gladys Spinoff
Gizmodo / 10h
'Weapons' is officially getting a prequel focused on the character played by Oscar winner Amy Madigan, with Zach Shields coming aboard to co-write the screenplay.
Raspberry Pi's latest computer is an answer to the RAM pricing crisis
How-To Geek / 10h
Raspberry Pi has already hiked prices on its single board computers in December and this February in response to AI-related RAM price hikes, but now it's trying something new: a configuration built with the memory crisis in mind. The company has introduced a Raspberry Pi 4 model with 3GB of RAM for just under $84. No, it's not an April Fool's joke.
Spotify tanked my productivity, but this music app helped me regain focus
How-To Geek / 10h
Music can be an incredibly powerful focus tool for many people, and it can be a good catalyst to improve productivity. With the advent of work and study playlists, apps like Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music are flooded with focus music that aims to strip away distractions.
Did Nazis escape on a UFO? Dev who asked the question just built the official White House app.
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
On March 27, the White House announced a “powerful new official mobile app,” calling it “the fastest, most powerful way to stay informed and engaged with the Trump Administration.” While armchair developers and infosec experts have questioned some of the app’s technical design choices, a former FBI intelligence analyst uncovered an unusual fact: The small business owner behind the White House app
Musk loves Grok’s “roasts.” Swiss official sues in attempt to neuter them.
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Last month, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter filed a criminal complaint over an offensive Grok post generated by an X user that requested that the chatbot "roast" the government official. According to Bloomberg , Keller-Sutter's complaint seeks to hold the X user accountable for defamation and verbal abuse. She also "asked the prosecutor to assess whether X also bears responsibility" fo
Can You Run a Computer Without RAM? Surprisingly, Yes—But You’ll Be Miserable
Gizmodo / 10h
Shell out for RAM, or try to do without—you're going to have a bad time either way.
Newly discovered malware pranks its victims – just in time for April Fools Day
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Mashable / 10h
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a brand new malware threat called CrystalX RAT, which is making its way around private hacker group chats and forums. What sets CrystalX RAT apart from other malware? It's an all-in-one hacker tool that includes data stealing and spyware capabilities. Furthermore, perhaps just in time for April Fools' Day, CrystalX RAT also has unique "prankware" capabili
Samsung's new 2026 TVs are live, which means you can score record-low prices on existing models — here are 12 deals I'd buy from $249.99
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Samsung's new 2026 TVs have been released, which means you can score massive discounts on existing models, and I've rounded up the 12 best deals from $249.99.
iOS26.5 Includes One Very Annoying New iPhone Change
Lifehacker / 11h
After keeping things low key with iOS 26.3 , Apple rolled out a sizable update for iOS 26.4 —especially for Apple Music users. That app's UI now matches the art of the album you're checking out; you can use AI to generate new playlists , and find upcoming concerts by the artists you're listening to directly in the app. Combined with other new changes, like eight new emojis and the new "Urgent" se
Atmos Rewards Credit Card Limited Time Bonus Offers & Eligibility Rules Explained
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Learn about the best credit cards for Alaska Atmos Rewards Atmos Rewards is the loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and the program has three co-branded credit cards in the United States — the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card , Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card , and Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card — all of which are excell
Move over, Game of Thrones—HBO has finally found your replacement
How-To Geek / 11h
HBO achieved enormous success with Game of Thrones , a fantasy series based on the books of George R.R. Martin. Between its high viewership and significant cultural impact, Game of Thrones became a once-in-a-generation show. While GoT's spin-offs have been successful, they have failed to reach the unfathomable heights of their predecessor. HBO is clearly looking for its next Game of Thrones . Cou
'We're being made to pay for grid access that we aren't using': Public EV charging provider warns of price hikes
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Major EV Charging companies warn of price increases for EV owners on the public charging network, as energy prices continue to soar.
How Adult Swim Skipped the April Fools’ Nonsense and Dropped a ‘Smiling Friends’ Claymation Horror Short Instead
Gizmodo / 11h
Ahead of the 'Smiling Friends' series finale, claymation artist Lee Hardcastle explained how a throwaway gag morphed into an 11-minute avant-garde short.
Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks
TechCrunch / 11h
The security update protects a raft of older iPhones and iPads from attacks linked to leaked hacking tools called DarkSword.
Conspiracy Theorists Are Going to Have a Field Day as NASA Gears Up to Launch Historic Moon Mission on April Fools’ Day
Futurism / 11h
Conspiracy theories have run rampant over the decades following NASA’s historic Apollo missions to the surface of the Moon. Based on twisted or misunderstood evidence, they argue that NASA somehow faked its groundbreaking lunar landings, tampering with evidence or faking TV broadcast footage in a studio to mislead the public. Despite being debunked time and time again, a startling proportion of t
FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 Pill
Wired / 11h
Eli Lilly’s once-daily Foundayo is the second obesity pill to receive FDA approval. It will compete with Novo Nordisk’s pill version of Wegovy.
Oracle Lays Off Thousands to Offset AI Spending
Gizmodo / 11h
Over 500 Oracle workers are being laid off in Kansas City alone.
Apple boots vibe coding app Anything from App Store
Mashable / 11h
Apple brought the ban hammer down on an AI -powered iOS app. The Information reported that Apple pulled an app called "Anything" from the App Store. For the unfamiliar, Anything is/was an app based around using " vibe coding ," or the act of using natural language AI prompts to generate apps, often by people with no formal coding experience. Apple has been either pulling vibe coding apps or block
Instagram reportedly deletes Bellesa sex toy shop account for using the word clitoris
Mashable / 11h
The sex toy shop Bellesa Boutique said today that Instagram "permanently deleted" its account for using the word "clitoris." Bellesa Boutique offers sex toys for any gender, from vibrators to cuffs. (Bellesa also has a sister site, hosting pornography marketed towards women.) SEE ALSO: Shockingly low number of adults can identify the clitoris, sex toy shop finds "Bellesa Boutique (@bellesaco) was
'The future of work is a connected ecosystem': HP repackages Humane AI acquisition into shiny HP IQ AI platform, but will it flop again?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
HP repackages Humane AI’s failed technology into HP IQ, combining on-device intelligence, spatial awareness, and IT control for workplace collaboration.
AI Models Lie, Cheat, and Steal to Protect Other Models From Being Deleted
Wired / 11h
A new study from researchers at UC Berkeley and UC Santa Cruz suggests models will disobey human commands to protect their own kind.
SpaceX finally files for IPO, targets $1.75 trillion valuation
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX has confidentially filed to go public, firing the starting gun on what is expected to be the biggest initial public offering in history. The Texas-headquartered company filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week for the listing, according to two people familiar with the matter. Confidential filings allow companies to advance their listi
Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment and issued a permanent injunction stating that executive branch agencies cannot enforce it. The Trump order's "instruction that all federal agencies stop funding NPR and PBS constitutes a penalty for engaging in speech disfavored by the President and cannot be lawfully implemented by an
Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota
TechCrunch / 11h
Meta's upcoming Hyperion AI data center will be powered by 10 new natural gas plants.
Apple’s Fitness Chief, Who Was Accused of Harassment, Is Retiring
NYT > Technology / 11h
The high-profile executive was a key figure in the company’s expansion into fitness technology and services.
The HP OmniBook 5 Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It’s Only $500
Wired / 11h
The HP OmniBook 5 is a better laptop than the MacBook Neo in almost every way. Right now, it’s also $100 cheaper.
2027 VW Atlas gains ChatGPT and horsepower, but rivals win on maintenance costs
How-To Geek / 11h
Volkswagen pulled the silk off the 2027 Atlas in the Big Apple during the 2026 New York International Auto Show, and it’s clear the brand has upscaled its three-row SUV, especially the interior. Among the highlights, an AI-powered voice assistant with ChatGPT that responds to driver prompts, whether it's adjusting the climate control or finding a nearby coffee shop or restaurant.
A.I. Companies Shatter Fund-Raising Records, as Boom Accelerates
NYT > Technology / 11h
OpenAI, Anthropic, Waymo and other artificial intelligence companies hauled in $297 billion in funding in the first three months of the year.
United Is Building Two Of The Worlds Largest Lounges — Internal Presentation Shows How Hub Spending Will Drive Its Next Profit Leap
View from the Wing / 11h
United Airlines is planning two of the worlds largest airport lounges in Houston and Washington Dulles while also laying groundwork for a return to New York JFK. An internal presentation makes clear these projects are not just about nicer terminals — they are part of a broader strategy to turn hub spending into faster growth, stronger loyalty, and higher profits.
‘Thank You for Generating With Us!’ Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train
Wired / 11h
Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy was one of the few skeptics at the Runway AI Summit, where AI was compared to fire and the printing press just a week after Sora’s death.
Big Alaska Atmos Rewards Summit Card Offer: 100K Points, 25K Award, 50% Off
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Learn about the best credit cards for Alaska Atmos Rewards In August 2025, we saw the launch of the new $395 annual fee Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite ® Credit Card , one of the most lucrative airline credit cards on the market. We’ve just seen a huge new welcome offer introduced on the card, which I’d argue is the best publicly available offer we’ve seen on the card, even better than
Today Is the Last Day to Save up to $150 on the PS5 Before Prices Spike
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The price of gas isn't the only thing going up. Starting tomorrow, April 2, the prices of all PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal are going up by as much as $150. It's no surprise, since we've been hearing about the cost of chips and storage going up over the
You Can Play This 'Hidden' Game in Your TikTok DMs
Lifehacker / 11h
TikTok has gone through a lot of changes as of late, especially since U.S. companies took a majority stake in the company . But while users have had to decipher new terms of service , some of which raise alarm bells, they've also had some innocuous adjustments to contend with as well. Case in point: TikTok now has a game, built right into your DMs. You just need to know where to find it. TikTok t
Leaked Claude Code Shows Anthropic Building Mysterious “Tamagotchi” Feature Into It
Futurism / 12h
After Anthropic accidentally leaked the source code to its blockbuster Claude chatbot, netizens swiftly pounced to start plowing through its more than 512,000 lines of code — and have uncovered numerous curiosities sprinkled throughout. In an extensive thread in the r/ClaudeAI subreddit, one user said they found a “Tamagotchi”-like feature buried in the code, referring to the handheld digital pet
Mr. Resident Evil signs a deal with Mr. Stellar Blade
Engadget / 12h
Resident Evil legend Shinji Mikami's new studio, Unbound Inc., has been acquired by Shift Up, the company behind Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory: Nikke . Unbound's unannounced games will be fully supported and distributed by South Korean publisher Shift Up, which is led by CEO Hyung-Tae Kim. Mikami is an icon of Japanese horror as the director of Resident Evil , its 2002 remake and Resident
How to self-host your OpenClaw environment on a VPS server
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A step-by-step guide to self-hosting OpenClaw on a VPS using Hostinger, with security tips, hardware requirements, and alternative provider options.
The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in April 2026
Gizmodo / 12h
We've picked out the best horror, sci-fi, and genre titles coming to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and beyond.
Samsung DeX changed how I buy phones: USB ports and processors matter way more than you think
How-To Geek / 12h
I use a Samsung Galaxy phone plugged into a monitor with DeX mode as my primary computer. This means when I shop for a new phone, I'm also shopping for a PC. The details I pay attention to are different from most. If you're interested in this same setup, here's what to look out for.
Your Google smart speakers can now understand more commands
How-To Geek / 12h
Smart homes are supposed to make life easier, but you might know that’s not always the case if you’ve yelled at a speaker that misunderstood a simple command. Following last month’s major update to Gemini for Home , the company is rolling out Google Home v4.2, focusing on fixing these small but frustrating experiences, along with some improvements to smart home controls.
Our Favorite Budget Smartwatch Is $69
Wired / 12h
You can grab a nice discount on the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro for a limited time.
Terms & Conditions: Soundboks Giveaway
Wired / 12h
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10 tools every homelabber should try at least once
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you looking for fun (or unique) pieces of software to expand your homelab with? I’ve been on the hunt for new software lately, and found 10 tools that everyone should try at least once. In no particular order, here are tools that have (or will) change how I run my homelab.
SpaceX Files for IPO
Futurism / 12h
Following months of rumors, Bloomberg reports that Elon Musk’s space company SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, bringing it one step closer to what could easily be the single-biggest listing in history. Inside sources told the broadcaster that the company had submitted a draft IPO registration to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, while trying to keep the plan
How to watch the Artemis II launch, the first trip to the Moon in 53 years
How-To Geek / 12h
NASA is poised to return to the Moon over 53 years after Apollo 17, and this time you don't need a TV to follow along. The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center on April 1st as soon as 6:24PM ET—here's how to watch as astronauts make history.
Dell's Spring sale is live — I've found the 9 best Alienware deals that can save you up to $1,000 on your next machine
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
On the hunt for your next gaming PC? Dell's Spring Sale has great options for Alienware machines right now.
What’s going on with Donut Lab?
Engadget / 12h
In January, a Finnish-Estonian startup proclaimed it had developed a truly solid state battery, a holy grail for the technology industry. Donut Labs’ cell wasn’t just solid state, however. It claimed it was made from cheap and easily available materials, would charge to full in a few minutes and last for hundreds of years. If real, such a device would change the face of the world, which is why pl
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Files to Go Public, Setting Stage for Huge I.P.O.
NYT > Technology / 12h
An initial public offering of Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company would most likely be a generational wealth event and one of the largest offerings ever.
The 2027 Kia Seltos just redefined budget luxury SUVs
How-To Geek / 12h
Affordable SUVs are no longer content with simply offering basic practicality. As buyer expectations rise, the line between mainstream value and entry-level luxury is becoming increasingly blurred. With its debut today at the New York International Auto Show, the all-new 2027 Kia Seltos makes a strong case that budget-friendly no longer has to mean bare-bones.
The Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is at a record-low price — here's why I'd buy it ahead of the inevitable summer heatwave
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo is the best fan around and it's currently at a record low price. Here's why you should buy it now ahead of the summer heat.
April's PS Plus Monthly Games include Lords of the Fallen and a trio of remastered Tomb Raider ports
Engadget / 12h
Sony just revealed a trio of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for April and it's a pretty stacked lineup. These will all be playable on April 7 for subscribers on any tier. After downloading, the games will stay in a player's library as long as the subscription remains active. First up, there's Lords of the Fallen for PS5. This is a sequel to 2014's Lords of the Fallen , despite having the same exa
Tim Cook finally addresses the Trump in the room — and promises his values haven't changed
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
In his most revealing interview yet, Apple CEO Tim Cook opens up about working with Trump's White House, and how that squares with Apple's values.
Chinese Startup Debuts Super-Bendy Robotic Arm for Orbital Repairs
Gizmodo / 12h
Sustain Space’s Xiyuan-0 satellite carried out its first in-orbit demonstration for satellite servicing.
You can now change your Gmail username. Here’s how to do it.
Mashable / 12h
Google first unveiled Gmail to the public on April 1, 2004. Now, 22 years later, Google is finally letting some Gmail users change their account's username while retaining everything else in their account. The ability for Gmail users to change their username was first teased by Google late last year. And now, as of Tuesday, every Gmail user in the U.S. can officially change their username — that'
Of Course, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Post Credit Scene Is Another Big Cameo
Gizmodo / 12h
Let's talk about one of the biggest spoilers in the new Nintendo film, now in theaters.
Cameo partners with TikTok to boost popularity
TechCrunch / 12h
Cameo launched a new TikTok integration that allows U.S. creators to offer personalized videos through the app.
