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'We’re trying to push something that in some cases did not fit' — Duolingo’s CEO changes course on AI at work
Latest from TechRadar / 11min
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn belatedly acknowledges that measuring AI usage for performance reviews distracts from completing the actual job.
Lucrative Air France-KLM Flying Blue Paid Status Match Promotion
200+One Mile at a Time / 22h
For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering paid status match promotions , on an on-again, off-again basis. The status match has always had residency requirements, though the list of countries that are targeted does change over time. I want to provide an update, as Flying Blue has once again overhauled which countries are eligible. For example, the United States and Canada w
The best ways to travel to Hawaii with points and miles
21The Points Guy Articles / 16h
The Aloha State offers something for everyone, from the bustling city of Honolulu on Oahu to the quiet black-sand beaches of the Big Island, Kauai's lush rainforests and Maui's volcanic Haleakala National Park. Of course, a destination this dreamy doesn't come cheap, and Hawaii has garnered a reputation for being almost as pricey as it is beautiful. Thankfully, a few savvy rewards strategies can
Closing the cloud complexity gap
Latest from TechRadar / 4min
Cloud is growing fast but security is falling behind. Here’s why it matters.
'Exploring remote testing': DVSA may tackle huge backlog of learner driver theory test with home-based option
Latest from TechRadar / 32min
DVSA explores remote theory testing and digital systems while maintaining strict test centre requirements amid ongoing backlog and fraud concerns.
Mother's Day 2026 is coming soon — these 21 gift ideas have been carefully chosen for every kind of Aussie mum because she's special
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
No matter what your budget is — from big-ticket tech splurges to budget upgrades, there are plenty of gift ideas here to spoil your mum.
Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use
BBC News / 1h
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
The incredibly cheap AGM Legion Pro is ideal for users who want a rugged Garmin-style watch for less than $100/£100
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
The AGM Legion Pro offers a lot to adventurers but accurate health tracking isn’t one of them
Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX
MIT Technology Review / 2h
The practice of privacy-led user experience (UX) is a design philosophy that treats transparency around data collection and usage as an integral part of the customer relationship. An undertapped opportunity in digital marketing, privacy-led UX treats user consent not as a tick-box compliance exercise, but rather as the first overture in an ongoing customer relationship. For the companies that get
SpaceX Starship V3 Has Successful Static Fire
Next Big Future / 2h
SpaceX had a successful static fire for the V3 Starship (starship 39). All 6 engines fired for the full duration. The Booster 19 was delayed til tomorrow. Full-duration static fire for the first time on Starship V3 pic.twitter.com/Q1HZIX53HB — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 15, 2026
'Piracy costs our clubs $800m'”: Soccer league home to Yamal and Mbappe to "skewer" free illegal football streams with AI in real time
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Soccer piracy is costing Spanish clubs up to $800m and pushing leagues toward real-time AI tools that detect illegal streams.
NordVPN expands its server network to 211 locations worldwide — and takes over the US
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
NordVPN now ranks as the first VPN by number of servers, especially boosting its presence in the US. Here's all you need to know.
The 3 best desktop fans we've tested — including an affordable model that 'blast out impressively strong airflow at a pleasingly low volume'
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Summer isn't quite here yet, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared.
Corsair Discount Code: Save Up to 50% on Gaming Gear in April 2026
Wired / 3h
Upgrade your gaming setup or PC build for less with these verified Corsair coupon codes, student discounts, and refurbished deals.
Hurdle hints and answers for April 15, 2026
Mashable / 4h
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
A huge Stuff Your Kindle Day is live this week — score hundreds of free books for Kindle and Kobo
Mashable / 4h
FREE BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on April 15-18. Stuff Your E-Reader, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is offering books in a variety of genres for Kindle and Kobo. A lot has been said about Kindle in the last week or so, and we've tried our best to make sense of the situation . We're not going to get into the weeds of why "BookTokers, Bookstagramers, and the most passio
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 15
Mashable / 4h
The New Moon is just around the corner, and over the next few nights the Moon will be almost invisible. For keen Moon gazers, this means less, if anything, to spot on its surface. Keep reading to see what's happening tonight. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Wednesday, April 15, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, 7% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . Desp
First Statewide Data Center Ban Passed by Maine Legislature
Gizmodo / 5h
If Governor Janet Mills signs it, it will block construction of new data centers over 20 MW.
Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts
TechCrunch / 6h
One investor who has backed both companies told the FT that justifying OpenAI's recent round required assuming an IPO valuation of $1.2 trillion or more — making Anthropic's current $380 billion valuation look like the relative bargain.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 15, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will test your knowledge of multiple sports. If you love both professional and amateur competitions, then you'll have an easier time of it. 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
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 15, 2026
Mashable / 6h
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 15, 2026
Mashable / 6h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you love game nights. 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 t
NYT Strands hints, answers for April 15, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a jewelry lover. 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.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 15, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to get ahead. 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 Connection
Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 5 confirms a long-standing rumor about Vanessa Fisk — and brings Foggy back to life in the only way that the Marvel TV show could
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Daredevil: Born Again's latest episode brings two people back from the dead — and adds another to its death counter.
Godzilla goes to New York in 'Minus Zero' teaser trailer
Engadget / 6h
Japanese entertainment company Toho has released a teaser video for Godzilla Minus Zero , the upcoming sequel to the award-winning film Godzilla Minus One . The teaser shows the famous monster next to the Statue of Liberty as it rampages across New York. Godzilla Minus Zero is set in 1949, two years after the events of the first film, and will be a direct sequel. You’ll see familiar faces from Mi
FCC Exempts Netgear from Foreign-Made Router Ban for Some Reason
Gizmodo / 7h
It's not clear why this is happening.
The Dark Wizard review: Anyone who enjoyed Free Solo needs to watch HBOs new docuseries
Mashable / 7h
The Dark Wizard starts with a dream about falling. Dean Potter, once one of the most famous climbers in the world, sits talking to the camera about the same recurring dream he's had since he was a child. "When I was a little boy my first memory was this dream of falling," Potter says. "I always wondered as I got older, you know if it was some premonition of me falling to my death. But I just feel
I've watched this bizarre video of a robot chasing wild boars a dozen times — I still don't know what it means
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Robots running is our new obsession, and it still proves nothing.
Jamie Dornan Is Your New Aragorn in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
Gizmodo / 8h
The actor's casting in the 2027 'Lord of the Rings' movie was just announced at CinemaCon.
Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car
BBC News / 8h
The company says it will create only 100 of its Project Nightingale in its Goodwood headquarters.
Like Anthropic, OpenAI Will Share Latest Technology Only With Trusted Companies
NYT > Technology / 8h
The maker of ChatGPT announced the limited release of GPT-5.4-Cyber, a technology designed to find security holes in software.
Is Anthropics Claude Mythos a big stunt, or a real security threat? What the experts say.
Mashable / 8h
Anthropic put the entire tech world on notice last week with an unprecedented announcement: it made an AI model so advanced that it was too dangerous to release to the public. Anthropic said the new frontier language model, Claude Mythos Preview , would "reshape cybersecurity." Anthropic also announced the formation of Project Glasswing , an invite-only group of organizations — including some of
Trump’s Fed Pick Is Knee Deep in Tech and Crypto Investments
Gizmodo / 8h
Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures show at least $130 million in holdings.
Ukraine’s military robot surge aims to offset drone risks to humans
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Ukrainian ground robots and drones have demonstrated how to overcome a Russian military position by themselves while forcing the surrender of Russian soldiers, claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. If true, that would represent a significant robotic milestone during the ongoing war that has already been significantly reshaped by drones—and it could offer lessons for how militaries worl
Chase Cut Sapphire Reserve Rewards For Airbnb And Expedia — Now Adds Plum Guide To Chase Travel
View from the Wing / 9h
Chase cut Sapphire Reserve rewards for Airbnb and Expedia bookings when it overhauled the card last year, pushing cardmembers toward direct bookings and Chase Travel instead. Now it is filling one of the biggest gaps in its own platform by adding Plum Guide vacation rentals, giving Sapphire cardholders a new way to earn more points on home stays booked inside Chase Travel.
NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 15 (game #1039)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
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.
Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, April 15 (game #1542)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 15 (game #773)
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.
Pixar is joining Disney Lorcana for the first time with The Incredibles — here’s an exclusive look at 4 cards
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game by Ravensburger is introducing its next set, Wilds Unknown, and bringing iconic Pixar characters into the fold.
The First Trailer for ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Takes Terror Stateside
Gizmodo / 9h
It looks like Japan isn't the only country facing the wrath of the King of all Kaiju's return.
Blue Origin Delayed Static Fire Pushes Possible Launch to April 18, 2026
Next Big Future / 9h
Blue Origin tried to spin the delayed static fire as a successful rehearsal. Today was a delayed static fire for the New Glenn flight 3.
Sony is nerfing its Bravia TVs' program guide
Engadget / 9h
Sony is removing some features from its TV guide and program guide displays for channels received by an over the air TV antenna on select models of Bravia televisions from 2023-2025. Cord Cutters News reported on the changes, which will take effect in late May. Channel logos and thumbnail images in program descriptions are going away from the built-in TV Guide for antenna TV channels. Only progra
AI Use Appears to Have a “Boiling Frog” Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns
Futurism / 9h
In a new study , researchers claim to provide the first causal evidence that leaning on AI to assist with “reasoning-intensive” cognitive labor — mental tasks ranging from writing to studying to coding to simply brainstorming new ideas — can rapidly impair users’ intellectual ability and willingness to persist despite difficulty. “We find that AI assistance improves immediate performance, but it
This $60 bundle takes you from beginner to professional coder in no time
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Learn to code and score the right tools to help with this Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 and The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle , on sale now for $59.99 (reg. $1,999.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 + The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $59.99 $1,999.99 Save $1,940 Want to learn how to code? These days,
Get 2 major Microsoft upgrades for one low price — just $104.99
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Fully upgrade a computer with this Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business and Windows 11 Pro Bundle , now only $104.99 (reg. $448.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business + Windows 11 Pro Bundle $104.99 $448.99 Save $344 When you have to make a big purchase for your computer, it can be tough on the wallet. That’s what this bundle sets out to change
FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US
Engadget / 10h
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that Netgear has been given conditional approval that effectively exempts it from a previous ban on foreign-made networking routers . The conditional approval gives the company a de facto — though potentially temporary — monopoly on the selling and servicing of new consumer routers in the US. "We're pleased to share that Netgear is the first ret
These Wireless, Noise-Canceling JBL Earbuds Are on Sale for Just $40 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. The JBL Tune Buds 2 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Earbuds are currently on sale for just $39.99 on StackSocial , down from their usual $109.95 price. They're open-box models, meaning the earbuds were excess retail inventory or store returns that have been checked for functi
‘Like poetry in motion’: I went to the Clair Obscur: A Painted Symphony concert, and it mirrored the game’s beauty to perfection
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
I went to Clair Obscur: A Painted Symphony, and it brought one of the greatest games ever made to life.
'AI is reshaping how infrastructure is built and scaled': Intel and Google sign major Xeon chip deal to power the next generation of AI
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Intel and Google signed a multiyear Xeon deal while co-developing IPUs to keep x86 relevant against Arm's rise in AI servers.
The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash
Gizmodo / 10h
A fresh new look, minus the fresh part.
Sony killing features for antenna, set-top box users of Bravia smart TVs in May
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Sony is removing some features from its recent Bravia smart TVs next month, a move that will affect people who use an antenna or a set-top box. As of “late May 2026,” people who use an antenna with the affected TV models will see a reduced TV guide, according to a support page spotted by Cord Cutters News . Per the support page, “program information may not appear depending on the channel,” and “
DLSS 5’s biggest crime is making us forget how good Nvidia's tech can be, as my time testing DLSS 4.5 proves
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
DLSS 4.5 made my RTX 5070 hit 270fps in Cyberpunk at 4K – but is this free update too good to be true?
‘Masters of the Universe’ Really, Really Wants to Be the Next ‘Barbie’
Gizmodo / 10h
The fantasy epic, which opens June 5, hopes to follow in the trail blazed by the 2023 toy-based megahit.
Air Canada to debut luxe new cabins and business-class seats
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Air Canada on Tuesday unveiled the new interiors and business-class seats coming to two of its jets. This is a major upgrade that the airline described as "the first major expression" of its "Glowing Hearted" design standard and customer service approach. The new business-class cabin, which the airline is calling "Air Canada Signature Class," will debut on its Airbus A321XLR this summer — marking
10 Hacks Every Apple Music User Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
Apple Music has an edge among music streaming services in specific categories, including sound quality, music organization, and lack of ads. While it may not be the best option out there for all users, it offers a solid experience (especially if you're on iOS). Here are the tips, tricks, and hidden hacks to get the most out of Apple Music. Import songs directly from other streaming services to Ap
I Replaced My Phone's To-Do App With This Reusable Smart Notebook, and It Rules
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I've always been the kind of person who needs to write my thoughts down, for fear I'll forget my latest brilliant idea. I used to keep multiple notebooks at the ready for this purpose, but they would invariably get lost, get messy or damaged, or just be too annoying to keep organized. I switched to using apps, but I never built the muscle memory t
New Motorola Razr flip phone leaks as Motorola Fold pre-orders begin in UK
Mashable / 10h
If you thought Motorola was only making one foldable phone in 2026, you're about to feel real silly. Motorola's book-style foldable, the Razr Fold , made its grand debut at CES in January, and it's still on track for release this year. However, the next phone in Motorola's regular flip-style Razr lineup may have just leaked, courtesy of some renders shared by Evan Blass on X . This Tweet is curre
The "dumb" smartwatch: Why I want the sensors of an Apple Watch without the screen
How-To Geek / 10h
I love my Apple Watch, but I wish it wasn’t so smart. If I could design my ideal smartwatch, it would look super “dumb,” but elegant, and have all the sensors that the Apple Watch has.
Samsung’s Micro RGB TVs Provide So Much Color It May Be Too Much
Gizmodo / 10h
You can buy a micro RGB TV for around the same price as Samsung's latest OLEDs. But should you?
Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-POWER will fight the CR-V and RAV4
How-To Geek / 10h
After weeks of teasing, Nissan has formally unveiled the U.S.-bound Rogue Hybrid e-POWER in a bid to unseat the current champions in the compact SUV market, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini
Engadget / 10h
Google has introduced a new app for Windows desktops and, unsurprisingly, it puts AI front at center. If you aren't a big fan of Google's Gemini chatbot, then skip on past this download. For those of you who are heavy Gemini users, though, this could mean a simpler and more integrated experience on Windows machines. Once installed, you can pull up the app's search bar with the Alt + Space shortcu
The Crypto Bros Want to Get Their Hands on Anthropic’s ‘Super Dangerous’ Model
Gizmodo / 11h
Before it cracks cryptography entirely.
AI datacenter startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B round at $18B valuation months after hitting $7.5B, says report
TechCrunch / 11h
Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.
NAACP sues xAI over data center pollution
Engadget / 11h
The NAACP is suing xAI and a subsidiary called MZX Tech for allegedly operating unpermitted methane gas turbines to power its Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis. The association is asking the federal district court of the Northern District of Mississippi to declare that the company has violated the Clean Air Act, force it to stop using its unpermitted turbines and assess financial penalties
Turn Your Laptop Into a Three-Screen Setup With This Portable Display Add-On
Lifehacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Working from a laptop all day usually means juggling tabs, resizing windows, and constantly switching between apps. A second monitor helps, but it’s not always practical if you’re moving between home, office, and travel. The Mobile Pixels Trio 3 Pro aims to solve those prob
Porsche’s perfect 911 GT3 S/C has one problem: You can’t buy it
How-To Geek / 11h
Porsche has just pulled the wraps off the 2027 911 GT3 S/C , or Sport Convertible.
Tech Life
BBC News / 11h
Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?
This Is What a Music Industry ‘Plant’ Looks Like in 2026
Gizmodo / 11h
The early online commotion around rising rock band Geese was not entirely organic, it turns out.
As Starship V3 Lags Behind, Blue Origin Prepares Third Launch of New Glenn
Gizmodo / 11h
SpaceX needs to get Starship V3 off the ground soon if it doesn't want to lose its Artemis 3 contract to Blue Origin.
American Airlines Says Turnstiles Will Improve Boarding — They May Just Make Flying Worse
View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines is installing electronic boarding gates at new DFW gates and pitching them as a way to make boarding smoother, more consistent, and less congested. But these turnstiles do not solve the real causes of boarding delays—and they may leave passengers with less flexibility, less human help, and one more point of failure between the gate and the aircraft.
The story behind the New Yorkers striking tech nightmare cover
Mashable / 11h
The cover of the Future Issue of The New Yorker , dated April 13, 2026, depicts terrifying days ahead. Created by artist Christoph Niemann, "New Horizon" features a red sky and giant AI bots menacing a clueless human; the bots' eyes pointedly match the bloody-hued background. New Yorker covers can certainly get dark, but "New Horizon" looks like a horror-movie poster, symbolizing the prevailing v
'Chatbots respond not just to what you ask, but how you ask it': Report finds AI agents might be sucking up to you and not giving you proper answers — here's how to fix it
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Researchers find chatbots often agree with users depending on phrasing, while question-based prompts produce more balanced AI responses.
I upgraded to fiber and my Wi-Fi still lagged: How to find the hidden bottlenecks in your home network
How-To Geek / 11h
Making the switch to fiber is a major upgrade, and it's often marketed as the ultimate internet experience. The fix-it for every connection problem you've ever heard of. The gateway to fast streaming in 4K, gaming, and whatever else you could come up with.
The New Movie From Takashi Yamazaki Could Be the New ‘Pacific Rim’
Gizmodo / 11h
The first footage from Sony's 'Grandgear,' produced by J.J. Abrams and out in 2028, screened at CinemaCon.
Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman’s House Warned AI Will Exterminate Humankind
Futurism / 11h
We’re learning more about the guy who allegedly lobbed a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house late last week — and as we do, he’s sounding less like a spur-of-the moment crank and more like a time traveler who caught a glimpse of a coming dystopia. The incident unfolded last Friday before dawn, when Daniel Moreno-Gama is alleged to have attempted to firebomb the tech CEO’s San Franci
Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop
Futurism / 11h
This week, US president Donald Trump posted an AI slop image of himself as Jesus Christ, miraculously healing a sick man while a host of angels look on from above and an American flag ripples in the background. It was only the latest in a dizzying series of AI images the president has posted to social media — from a picture of himself as the Pope to racist clips depicting Barack and Michelle Obam
YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough
Gizmodo / 11h
Chat, is this real?
Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
With many Americans turning to large language models for health advice, health systems around the country are eyeing and even rolling out their own branded chatbots in an attempt to harness this already popular tool and steer more people to their services. But the burgeoning trend is raising immediate questions and concerns for the country's complicated and generally underperforming health care s
Two-year-old Surface PCs get $300 price hikes as sub-$1,000 models go away
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
If you've been waiting for Microsoft to update its Surface PC lineup—perhaps with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 Elite processors—I've got bad news for you. Microsoft is shaking up its PC lineup, but it's doing so by instituting big price hikes. This means you'll be paying at least $1,500 for Surface devices that launched at $1,000 just two years ago and that Microsoft no longer offers new Surface
Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Amazon today announced two satellite deals that it hopes will make its Amazon Leo network a more formidable competitor to SpaceX's Starlink. Amazon signed a merger agreement to buy satellite operator Globalstar and said it entered into an agreement with Apple to provide satellite service for iPhones and Apple Watches. Amazon is spending an estimated $11.6 billion for Globalstar, which already par
How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League showcased some thrilling quarter-final first legs last week, but Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid was probably the best of the bunch. Bayern have a 2-1 advantage coming into the second leg in Munich, bu
How to watch Arsenal vs. Sporting CP online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Arsenal vs. Sporting CP in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League quarter finals are hanging in the balance, with plenty of questions still to be answered this week. Arsenal hold a 1-0 advantage over Sporting CP as the second leg comes to London. Arsenal will be expect
Is Booking A Ritz-Carlton Cruise Worth It? My Experience & Thought Process
One Mile at a Time / 12h
For so long, I’ve almost exclusively covered airlines and hotels when it comes to the travel front. In recent times, I’ve been warming up more to the concept of cruising. I recently took my first cruise in around two decades by sailing on Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection , and I had an awesome experience . It’s a fascinating period for the industry, given the increasing crossover we’re seeing betwee
3 excellent new HBO Max shows to binge this week (April 13 - 19)
How-To Geek / 12h
Looking for something new to watch on HBO Max this week? The O.G. premium TV service is still one of the best places to go to find seriously great series and movies, and its 131 million global subscribers tells us that people are still really interested in finding it.
Norway Man Cured of HIV With Brother’s Stem Cells
Gizmodo / 12h
The Oslo patient is the first person to be cured by a family member's bone marrow transplant.
New Mercedes EQS Has Long Range, Quick Charging, and Quicker Steering
Gizmodo / 12h
Mercedes-Benz is taking another run at the EV market.
Parents are turning their teens texts into AI emo songs
Mashable / 12h
Parents have long turned to social media to unload about the tiny indignities of raising teenagers. The difference now is that they can feed those texts into AI and turn them into pop-punk songs that sound like they were ripped from a 2007 Warped Tour compilation. Across TikTok and Instagram , parents are using AI music tools like Suno to transform everyday texts from their kids into emo anthems.
'Smartphones have physical limitations': Report explains why AI is kickstarting a billion-dollar hardware arms race for millions of creators worldwide
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
AI is speeding up production cycles and increasing pressure on creators to acquire better cameras, microphones, and stabilization gear.
The RAM crisis strikes again — Samsung Galaxy phones and Microsoft Surface laptops just got a whole lot more expensive
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
'Apple is now the value brand': More RAM misery as Microsoft hikes Surface prices in a big way.
In the Wake of Anthropic’s Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model—and Strategy
Wired / 12h
OpenAI says its safeguards “sufficiently reduce cyber risk” for now, while GPT-5.4-Cyber is a new cybersecurity-focused model.
Is airline merger mania back? That's the question as United-American rumors swirl
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Is " merger mania " returning to the U.S. airline industry? You certainly might think so after reading Monday's Bloomberg News report , which stated that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby apparently floated a blockbuster merger with American Airlines to federal officials earlier this year. Whether such a deal is ever formally proposed (as there'd be intense regulatory scrutiny on combining two of t
What to expect from Google I/O 2026
Engadget / 12h
We're sliding into developer conference season and one of the biggest events on the upcoming calendar is Google I/O. This year's edition is taking place on May 19 and 20 . As usual, the in-person element will happen in Mountain View, California, though many of the keynotes and sessions will be livestreamed. Google will surely make its biggest announcements during the opening keynote, which will s
Good News: $95 Capital One Venture Business Card Replaces Spark Miles
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Learn more about the Capital One Venture Business Capital One has just announced some updates to (and a rebranding of) one of its popular business cards. I’d say it makes perfect sense in the context of creating a cohesive card portfolio, and that it’s positive news. Details of the Capital One Venture Business Card The new Capital One Venture Business has just launched, replacing the Capita
5 ways Netflix is becoming more than a streaming service for movies and TV
How-To Geek / 12h
In a crowded streaming ecosystem, Netflix is still far and away the most popular service on the market. It remains the biggest streaming service at over 325 million worldwide paid subscribers, with 67 million coming from the U.S. Content curation is Netflix's biggest strength, as the streamer's library features over 10,000 titles—movies, TV shows, documentaries, and specials.
That ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Lightsaber Moment Isn’t What You Think It Is
Gizmodo / 12h
Executive producer Brad Rau tells io9 about that encounter between Maul and Devon—and one strange sound in particular.
Memorial Day sales 2026 — when they start and what deals you can expect
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Memorial Day sales will be here before you know it, so I've created this guide with everything you need to know, including the date and what deals you can expect.
All Gas No Brakes for Space Economy
Next Big Future / 12h
FCC Chair says all gas no brakes for space economy regulatory approvals. Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.5 billion for their direct to cellphone spectrum and very crude low bandwidth satellites in orbit. Amazon LEO will make just satellite internet but also DTC. Direct to cellphone. Globalstar satellites, radio frequency spectrum, and operational expertise will ... Read more
Ground-based Telescopes and a Shared Orbiting Starshade Can Directly See Earth-like Exoplanets
Next Big Future / 12h
Imaging earth like exoplanets around Sun-like stars from the ground is challenging. We have never done it and here is an advance that could make it possible. A Nature paper predicts the performance of a hybrid space–ground approach that combines a large ground-based telescope, such as the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), the Thirty Meter Telescope ... Read more
UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Last week, Anthropic announced it was restricting the initial release of its Mythos Preview model to "a limited group of critical industry partners," giving them time to prepare for a model that it said is "strikingly capable at computer security tasks." Now, the UK government's AI Security Institute (AISI) has published an initial evaluation of the model's cyberattack capabilities that adds some
Why the 2025 RAV4 is still the smartest SUV buy in 2026
How-To Geek / 12h
With new car prices still sitting high, plenty of buyers are getting more creative about how they spend their money. One of the simplest moves is picking up a previous model year, which often
