Blackmagic's DaVinci Resolve 21 takes on Adobe Lightroom with a new Photo page
Engadget / 2min
Many creators have already switched from Adobe Premiere to DaVinci Resolve, and now the developer, Blackmagic Design, is going after Lightroom and Photoshop. The Australian company just unveiled DaVinci Resolve 21 in beta at the NAB 2026 broadcast convention with a brand new page called Photo designed to let you do things like crop and color-correct still images. At the same time, the new version
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
1KOne Mile at a Time / 20h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles and points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. Along those lines, there’s one promotion on online purchases
Best time to apply for World of Hyatt Chase cards based on offer history
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
Hyatt is a large hotel chain with more than 30 brands across six continents globally. Here at TPG, we love the World of Hyatt loyalty program , which often offers some of the best-value redemptions amongst the major hotel chains. Hyatt points are valued among the highest of any hotel loyalty program, according to TPG's April 2026 valuations . It's also one of the few hotel loyalty programs that s
This charming Greek Island is getting a chic new Hyatt this summer
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
It's not a myth: A mythology-inspired Hyatt resort will open this summer on the Greek island of Paros. Dubbed the Parian Chronicle and part of the Destination by Hyatt brand, the hotel will be situated in Kampos, just a short drive from Paros Airport (PAS). The theming of the hotel pays tribute to the ancient Parian Chronical, "a historic marble inscription documenting moments of Greek history,"
Delta unveils new suite design, posh plane; plans upgrade for old, dated cabins
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
It's been nearly a decade since Delta Air Lines raised the bar for U.S. business-class with the debut of its fancy Delta One cabin. With lie-flat beds and sliding privacy doors, Delta One cemented flying suites as the new industry standard at the front of the plane. Now, as Delta has watched its two top rivals up their game in the front cabin , the Atlanta-based carrier isn't standing pat. Delta
Act fast: Get up to 50% more from Citi point transfers to hotel partners before April 19 devaluation
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
The Citi ThankYou Rewards program will devalue two hotel transfer partners for premium ThankYou Rewards cardholders starting April 19. The value of transfers to the Choice Privileges program will be cut by 25%, and transfers to I Prefer Hotel Rewards (the program for Preferred Hotels & Resorts) will be reduced by 50%. Here's what you need to know and what to do now. Citi transfers to Choice Privi
I had no rebooking options after my flight was canceled. Here's how transferable points got me home
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
Let me paint the picture: You're on a trip with your mom for the weekend, and on the day of departure, you wake up at 4 a.m. to read a text no one wants to receive from your airline: "We're sorry that your flight is canceled." There I was, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, trying to get back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with my mom after a weekend in the Windy City
Copa Airlines to add Starlink Wi-Fi, becoming first in Latin America with the service
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
If you frequently fly from the U.S. to Central and South America, your chances of having onboard Wi-Fi just got a lot better. Panama-based Copa Airlines announced this week that it will soon outfit its Boeing 737s with Starlink Wi-Fi. In a social media post shared on Thursday, the Star Alliance carrier proclaimed it would be the first airline in Latin America to offer the satellite service from S
The inside story behind American Airlines' FIFA World Cup airplane
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
American Airlines unveiled a gorgeous new livery celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup last week, marking the tournament's return to North America for the first time since the U.S. hosted it in 1994. This year, the tournament is being jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with matches taking place throughout June and July. For American Airlines, the tournament presented a unique branding o
World of Hyatt wish list: 2 TPG Globalists on their dream program changes
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
Big changes are coming to the World of Hyatt program this year, with many stays at popular Hyatt properties to cost more World of Hyatt points beginning in May. As TPG first reported back in February, the award chart is going to get more complex when Hyatt introduces a new five-tier award night redemption system (with Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper and Top tiers replacing the existing three-tier sy
Europe's new biometric border system is here — and it could slow you down at the airport
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
Following a six-month phased launch that began in October, Europe's new border control process is fully operational as of April 10. The new digital Entry/Exit System tracks the travels of non-European Union citizens, including Americans, to certain European countries using biometric data for stays of up to 90 days. That means the next time you enter the EU, you'll no longer get a physical passpor
A first look at the new Capella Kyoto, a gorgeous tribute to Japan's art and culture
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
While it has long been on travelers' must-visit maps of Japan , the country's ancient capital of Kyoto has been experiencing a luxury hotel boom of late, making it an even more exciting destination than ever. The most recent entrant is a stunning outpost from burgeoning luxury brand Capella Hotels and Resorts. Welcoming guests since March 22, Capella Kyoto is the growing chain's first property in
Amex extends Platinum discounts to select economy fares and ends Lufthansa lounge access
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
American Express has made two announcements affecting holders of the American Express Platinum Card® and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , and it's both good and bad news for cardmembers. The first is a revamping of the premium airfare program discounts to extend to select domestic economy fares. The second is less welcome news: Amex will end its long-running (but lesser-known)
What happens to your points and miles after you die?
The Points Guy Articles / 28min
Losing a loved one is never easy. Determining what to do with their points and miles can be complicated, especially when you're managing many aspects after their passing. Fortunately, many programs have flexible policies that allow you to transfer points and miles after a death. If you're currently deciding what to do with your deceased loved one's rewards, let's help simplify the process. First,
Hurdle hints and answers for April 14, 2026
Mashable / 59min
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , 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 you
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 14
Mashable / 59min
We’re only a few days from the New Moon, so very little of the Moon is visible tonight. This marks the end of the current lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days as the Moon completes its orbit around Earth. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Tuesday, April 14, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, 13% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide . There's less to see on
We Just Saw a Full Scene From ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Gizmodo / 2h
Tom Holland took to the CinemaCon stage in hologram form to introduce the new footage.
NYT Pips hints, answers for April 14, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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 Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for April 14, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will test your knowledge of multiple sports. Spoiler alert: Soccer isn't one of them. 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 , Connec
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 14, 2026
Mashable / 2h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you put up a good fight. 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 14, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you have blurred vision. 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 14, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to bike. 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 hin
Man Held in Attack on OpenAI Chief’s Home Had List of A.I. Leaders, Officials Say
NYT > Technology / 4h
The authorities said a 20-year-old Texas man charged with throwing a homemade bomb at the gate of Sam Altman’s home had written at length about the threat of A.I.
Echovision AI Glasses for the Blind and Low Vision Users
Next Big Future / 4h
EchoVision is AI-powered smart glasses from AGIGA, a Silicon Valley startup founded in 2024. The help blind and low-vision users. The glasses look like stylish wrap-around sunglasses, with a wide field-of-view camera, open-ear audio, and a simple button interface for hands-free use. You press a button for real-time AI audio descriptions of your surroundings, switch ... Read more
Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
BBC News / 4h
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.
What is the release date for Hacks season 5 episode 2 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
Deborah started planning her comeback, selling out Madison Square Garden. But when does Hacks season 5 episode 2 drop on HBO Max?
Sam Altman’s Home Allegedly Attacked for a Second Time
Gizmodo / 4h
The first attacker has been charged and allegedly had a list of AI CEOs he wanted to kill.
United CEO Scott Kirby Pitched Buying American Airlines — The Man It Fired Wants The Ultimate Revenge Deal
View from the Wing / 5h
Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched regulators on the idea of buying American Airlines, turning one of the strangest what-ifs in the industry into something at least serious enough to discuss in Washington. What makes the idea impossible to ignore is the backstory: Kirby was fired as American’s president, and a United takeover of the airline that cast him out would be the ultimate revenge deal — ev
An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility
TechCrunch / 5h
Though Amazon has faced issues with warehouse safety, the company said that the death was not work related.
OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro
TechCrunch / 5h
The acquisition indicates a capability that OpenAI is building into ChatGPT: financial planning.
I’ve put my detective hat on to seek out the NBN plans offering the best value in April 2026 — these 3 came out on top
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
I've highlighted NBN plans catering to different speed and budget needs, all representing sensational value.
Wild: United CEO Scott Kirby Proposes Merger With American To Trump Officials
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Guys, either Scott Kirby is losing his mind, or the Trump administration likes “big deals” even more than we already knew. Scott Kirby is pitching United buying American? Bloomberg is reporting that United CEO Scott Kirby has pitched the idea of United acquiring American to senior members of the Trump administration. Per the report: Kirby has pitched the idea to senior government officials, thoug
You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress
Wired / 5h
Unitree is bringing its R1 to international markets. It arrives with some aerobatic capabilities and an entry-level price, but the question of what you'd actually do with it remains open.
'A secret agreement': Microsoft urges judge to throw out claims it colluded with OpenAI to boost ChatGPT prices — could this be the needle to pop the AI bubble?
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Microsoft seeks to throw out lawsuit from ChatGPT Plus subscribers alleging its agreement with OpenAI led to inflated prices.
ACLU and other organizations warn Meta against adding facial recognition to smart glasses
Mashable / 6h
Meta is reportedly planning to integrate facial recognition tech into its smart glasses, but not everyone is content to idly sit by and let it happen. Per Wired , a cavalcade of more than 70 organizations such as the ACLU and Fight for the Future have signed a letter urging Meta to "immediately halt and publicly disavow" its plans to bring facial recognition tech to its growing lineup of smart gl
This town took swift action after its leaders approved a $6 billion data center
Mashable / 6h
The residents of the small town of Festus, Missouri — the site of a new $6 billion data center project — are taking their outrage over the predatory AI data center boom to the polls. The town, population just 12,000, ousted four incumbent city council members in a local election last week. Each of the representatives had voted yes to the controversial project, which will raze 360 acres of land fo
Uber and Nuro start robotaxi test rides in posh Lucid EVs
How-To Geek / 6h
Uber is expanding its robotaxi empire for the second time in as many weeks. The ridesharing giant has started taxi test rides for employees in the San Francisco Bay Area, using Lucid Gravity SUVs upgraded with Nuro's autonomous car technology.
Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, April 14 (game #1541)
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 Tuesday, April 14 (game #1038)
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 Tuesday, April 14 (game #772)
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.
Exit 8 director Genki Kawamura on why he adapted the indie horror game into a movie: 'It reminded me of purgatory'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Exit 8's director Genki Kawamura compared Exit 8's story as he explained why he was so interested in adapting the game.
Forget Dr Doolittle, study finds animals might not only want to use tech, but they also want to talk to us with it — and it could be 'incredibly powerful for the future of conservation'
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
Zoo study shows shared human-animal technology experiences increase lemur interaction and improve visitor engagement with wildlife.
Get in on this exclusive Babbel language learning offer through StackSocial
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Unlock lifetime access to Babbel’s language courses across 14 languages for $159 with code LEARN. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $159 $646.20 Save $487.20 Picking up a new language can feel overwhelming, especially if traditional memorization methods haven’t worked for you. Babbel takes a more practical, conversation-fir
Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
If you were working a retail job at a movie rental store in the early '90s, there's a decent chance you couldn't wait to clock out for the day and escape from the daily grind with a mindless video game. Here in the 2020s, on the other hand, at least one mindless video game is striving to re-create the daily grind of working at a video rental store. Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator is the lates
Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
A person with measles passed through the busiest airport in Idaho, shedding one of the world's most infectious viruses in the state with the country's lowest measles vaccination rate. Health officials are now warning residents and travelers about the exposure while trying to directly notify passengers who shared flights with the infected person. In an announcement on April 9 , the Idaho Departmen
I'm now 160 hours into Crimson Desert, and I've still not covered half of its map — and that's exactly why it's so good
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Crimson Desert just continues to get better as my playtime increases, and it's a sign of Pearl Abyss' brilliant work.
Blurry iPhone Text Picture Problem: Is There An Easy Solution I’m Missing?
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Collectively I’d like to think that OMAAT readers know just about everything, so I’m wondering if anyone might be able to help with a solution to my problem… My one annoyance with using the iPhone camera I review airlines and hotels in great detail, though I take a pretty low-tech approach to doing so. For as long as I can remember, I’ve just been using my iPhone to take pictures for the blog, an
This Memory Chip Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Lava
Gizmodo / 7h
“You may call it a revolution. It is the best high-temperature memory ever demonstrated.”
10 Hacks Every Spotify User Should Know
Lifehacker / 7h
Spotify frequently adds new features, packing the app with everything from AI-powered playlists to stories about the music you're listening to and the artists who contributed. But Spotify also has a range of simpler settings designed for making tracks sound better and personalizing your playlists—so if Spotify is your preferred music service, you should try these tips, tricks, and hidden methods
OpenAI Exec Reveals New Strategy in Leaked Memo: Attack Anthropic
Gizmodo / 8h
Shots fired.
3 new Paramount+ movies you should watch this week (April 13 - 19)
How-To Geek / 8h
We're just about halfway through April, and Paramount+ still has plenty of life left in it when it comes to movies recently added to the service for U.S. subscribers. With so many movies to choose from—not to mention all the new CBS and Paramount+ Originals TV series like Marshals and The Madison— deciding on what to watch can be tough.
'That felt wrong': Dev uses Claude to expose why a popular No-Code platform wants to read “all your prompts”
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Developer finds Claude Code plugin collecting extensive telemetry across projects, including commands and session data, without clear visibility.
Popular Musician Loses Life Savings Through Malicious Crypto Wallet in Apple’s App Store
Gizmodo / 8h
The theft apparently combined a counterfeit app with a critical mistake by the musician.
Google shoehorned Rust into Pixel 10 modem to make legacy code safer
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Modern smartphone operating systems have myriad systems in place to improve security, but none of that helps when attackers target the modem. Google's Project Zero team has shown it's possible to get remote code execution on Pixel phone modems over the Internet, which prompted Google to reevaluate how it secures this vital, low-level system. The solution wasn't to rewrite modem software but rathe
NZXT agrees to let customers keep their rental PCs in class-action settlement
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
PC hardware company NZXT and its billing partner, Fragile, have agreed to a $3,450,000 settlement in response to a class-action complaint regarding NZXT’s Flex PC rental program. NZXT announced Flex in August 2024, saying that it would charge customers $59 to $169 a month to rent an NZXT gaming desktop (as of this writing, Flex prices are $79 to $279 per month. At the time, NZXT said that the PCs
Your tech support company runs scams. Stop—or disguise with more fraud?
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Michael Cotter had a problem: "Chargebacks" at his tech support company were too high. The reason for this was not hard to find; people at his company, Tech Live Connect, were scamming Cotter's fellow Americans. The scams usually began with a pop-up message warning that a user's computer might have a virus. The pop-up then claimed to run a "scan" (which was always positive) of the computer and pr
Peter Capaldi’s Biggest ‘Doctor Who’ Regret Was That He Couldn’t Be a Little Bit Miserable
Gizmodo / 8h
The Twelfth Doctor recalls one quirky lesson he learned during his four-year run on the iconic BBC show.
Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco
TechCrunch / 8h
Uber employees can now hail a Lucid robotaxi as part of the testing.
Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker’s Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on Floor
Futurism / 8h
Amazon’s warehouse operations have long struggled with high rates of injury. A 2024 investigation led by Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions member Bernie Sanders accused the company of pushing for higher productivity at the cost of employee safety, in conclusions Amazon vehemently denied at the time. But even in the case of a worker’s death, managers are being instructed to
Some Good News About the Upcoming Atlantic Hurricane Season
Gizmodo / 8h
Forecasters at Colorado State University expect to see below-normal cyclone activity in the Atlantic basin this season.
Airport Lounge Guest Ordered Six Burgers And Filled Duffel Bags With Food — This Is Why Nice Things Don’t Last
View from the Wing / 8h
Lounges got better, access expanded, and banks taught travelers to treat “free” as something to maximize at all costs — so now people wait in long lines to enter crowded rooms, hoard food, and turn what was supposed to feel premium into something closer to wartime siege.
Microsoft Is Killing Outlook Lite
Lifehacker / 8h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you're all-in on Microsoft 365 for work, school, or personal use, chances are high that Outlook is your go-to email service. It stands to reason then that, if you're an Android user, reading headlines that suggest Microsoft is shutting down your email service on your mobile OS of choice sounds a bit shocking. After all, Outlook is a massive pro
Microsoft is officially killing its Outlook Lite app next month
TechCrunch / 8h
Launched in 2022, Outlook Lite is a lightweight version of the regular Outlook app, designed for Android phones with limited storage and regions with slower internet connections. The app had already been scheduled for retirement.
Scientists Discover Potential Path to Treating Down Syndrome
Gizmodo / 8h
New research may hold the key to fixing the genetic error responsible for Down syndrome.
What’s in Hasan Piker’s Starter Pack? Creatine, Zyns, Signal
Wired / 8h
The internet’s most jacked leftist shares the tech and daily rituals that fuel his marathon streams.
Astronomers Just Nailed Down the Universe’s Expansion Rate… and Now They Have More Questions
Gizmodo / 8h
Using a new framework, astronomers arrived at the most precise measurement of our universe’s expansion rate—but things still don’t add up, they say.
SpaceX IPO, Index Funds and Lockup Periods
Next Big Future / 8h
Retail investors (non-institutional individual/public shareholders) own roughly 35–44% of Tesla (TSLA) stock, depending on the exact source and reporting date. This is one of the higher retail ownership levels among trillion-dollar market-cap companies. This is $380-440 billion of the $1.1 trillion valuation of Tesla. Half of the retail investors in Tesla could be long time ... Read more
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona 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 were electric last week, but places in the semi-final stage are not yet decided. Atletico Madrid are 2-0 up against Barcelona and will be confident of getting a result in front of th
How to watch Liverpool vs. PSG online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. PSG in the Champions League for free on Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League semi finals are calling. Well, they're calling for PSG after they raced into a 2-0 lead against Liverpool last week. In truth, the scoreline could have been much worse for Liverpool. They'll still believe that they ca
Gas prices are rising—these 3 used EVs are the cheapest way to switch
How-To Geek / 9h
With gas prices trending upward this spring, the appeal of going electric for some has never been stronger.
Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire
Wired / 9h
As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.
Thousands of rare concert recordings are landing on the Internet Archive — listen now
TechCrunch / 9h
Chicago-based music superfan Aadam Jacobs has been recording the concerts he goes to since the 1980s, amassing an archive of over 10,000 tapes.
Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes
Futurism / 9h
Last month, a joint investigation by two Swedish newspapers found that contractors in Kenya were watching personal videos recorded by users of Meta’s Ray Ban AI glasses. The devices, which can easily be used to film others in public without their knowledge or consent, have been facing a growing backlash online, with netizens calling them out for being “pervert glasses.” Now, Meta’s plans to add f
Of Course That ‘Leaked’ 2026 ‘Winds of Winter’ Release Date Is Fake
Gizmodo / 9h
George R.R. Martin's publisher has debunked a tweet claiming that the much-anticipated 'A Song of Ice and Fire' entry would arrive this year.
'Accuracy over volume': Here's why high-value pros are using AI to work slower, not faster
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
High-earning professionals increasingly use AI tools for validation and error prevention rather than speed, reflecting a shift toward accuracy-focused workflows.
3 blockbuster Netflix movies to watch this week (April 13 - 19)
How-To Geek / 9h
Netflix 's subscribers have been treated to a solid couple of months of movies, with some top-shelf titles gracing its Top 10 and beyond, including Peak y Blinders: The Immortal Man , all the James Bond movies (which are leaving soon), and some fun creature horrors like Anaconda and the newly-released Thrash .
I’m a smart glasses expert — and Apple’s rumored Meta Ray-Bans rivals could tempt me to switch thanks to one key strength
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Apple's privacy-first approach could help it dominate the smart glasses sector.
Xbox CEO called Game Pass 'too expensive for players' in a leaked memo
Engadget / 9h
Xbox's new chief exec, Asha Sharma, has only been in charge for a few months but things already seem like they might be changing for the better. Or at the very least, they might be getting cheaper. The Verge reported that the new Xbox CEO wrote a memo to employees addressing the current pricing of the Game Pass subscription service. "Game Pass is central to gaming value on Xbox. It’s also clear t
Sunrise on the Reaping teaser brings us a Second Quarter Quell
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The Hunger Games franchise , based on the bestselling novels by Susan Collins, has grossed over $3.4 billion at the global box office across five films and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. Lionsgate just dropped an extended teaser for the sixth film, Sunrise on the Reaping —a sequel to 2023's Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and a prequel leading into the events of the first film, The H
IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
IBM agreed to pay $17 million to the US government to resolve the Trump administration's claim that the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies discriminated against employees and job-seekers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) touted the settlement on Friday, saying it's the first one secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative launched in May 2025. The Trump administration creat
Google Play is making a big change for gamers, and I can't wait
How-To Geek / 10h
After just over four years, I've finally come back to the world of Android, which means that once again I care about Android mobile games. A lot has changed since I was last here, but it seems I'm just in time for the biggest set of changes to hit the mobile platform since the first games hit the Play Store.
Third Blue Origin New Glenn Launch Delayed Until April 17, 2026
Next Big Future / 10h
The Third launch of the Blue Origin New Glenn has been pushed back 3 more days from the target of last week. This was also a delay from March. They will try to refly a booster and they will try to launch the second commercial version of an AST Mobile satellite. 🚨Happening Now🚨 Blue Origin ... Read more
The Future of Marketing Teams Is Decentralization
Next Big Future / 10h
There are many ways to manage a marketing team, and companies are always looking for ways to improve upon what they already built. These days, marketing leaders are increasingly leaning into decentralization. But how exactly does decentralization work within the context of a marketing team? And how can you see the full benefits in your ... Read more
On ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’, Not Everyone’s Willing to Learn a Lesson
Gizmodo / 10h
The new 'Star Wars' animated series prepares Jedi and planets alike for a reckoning with the dark side.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Can Finally Measure Blood Pressure in the U.S.
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Samsung’s Galaxy Watches have been able to measure your blood pressure for years now—theoretically. U.S. users just got access to the feature, in a phased rollout that finally reached my device. I’ll show you how to set it up, which is more complicated than you might think, and then discuss what we know about its accuracy. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (
IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs
TechCrunch / 10h
IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices.”
Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars
Futurism / 10h
They may struggle to help us out in our day-to-day lives, but humanoid robots are certainly providing us with plenty of entertainment, from flashy martial arts demonstrations to taking on humans in tennis . In the latest stunt, a customized Unitree G1 robot can be seen chasing a small flock of wild boars through an empty car parking lot in Warsaw, Poland. The widely disseminated footage shows the
PhD Student Uses Turntable to Create the Most Impractical Drum Machine Ever
Gizmodo / 10h
A cleverly designed academic exercise in beatmatching angst.
'Building gigawatt data centers in the US is becoming increasingly difficult': Why Orbital is taking AI infrastructure into space to solve power and cooling issues
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Orbital outlines its vision for space-based AI infrastructure, using solar-powered satellites to overcome energy and cooling limits and scale compute beyond Earth’s grid.
The kings of ANC headphones from Bose hit their Black Friday price of $199
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Grab the Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 at Amazon right now — the same price we saw during Black Friday.
Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent
TechCrunch / 10h
The new features would be geared toward enterprise customers, with better security controls than the famously risky open source OpenClaw agent.
3 gripping Netflix thrillers worth watching this week (April 13-19)
How-To Geek / 10h
We're inching closer to the blockbuster movie season , which unofficially begins the first weekend in May. However, Netflix gave us a taste of the summer with a new shark thriller that premiered on April 10. It might not be Jaws , but I'm always entertained by sharks and how they terrorize humans. That formula will always work for me.
Games Workshop brings seven classic Warhammer games to Steam for the first time
Engadget / 10h
Fans of miniature plastic soldiers, rejoice. Games Workshop has brought a host of older Warhammer and Warhammer 40K video games to Steam for the first time , alongside a dozen games that haven't been available on Valve's storefront for a few years. The new to Steam releases consist of three games from the Warhammer fantasy range — Shadow of the Horned Rat , Mark of Chaos – Gold Edition and Dark O
Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else
TechCrunch / 10h
Stanford’s latest AI Index shows a widening gap between experts and the public, with rising anxiety over jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
Score best-selling running shoes on a budget at Amazon — save up to 40% on Nike, Hoka, Brooks, and more
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Amazon has a huge sale on best-selling running and walking shoes, and I'm rounding up the best deals, including up to 40% off Nike, Hoka, and New Balance.
Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators
Engadget / 10h
Dozens of civil rights organizations have written a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to warn of the dangers in bringing facial recognition technology to the company's smart glasses. More than 70 groups have banded together to form a coalition to urge Zuckerberg to abandon plans to incorporate the tech, on the grounds that it would empower stalkers, sexual predators and other bad actors. This co
7 Linux features I miss every time I boot into Windows 11
How-To Geek / 10h
Ever wondered what you're missing by sticking to Windows and not trying out Linux? As a dual booter, I jump between Linux and Windows every day, and I find Linux far more feature-rich compared to Windows.
FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims
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TechCrunch / 10h
Cybercriminals allegedly used the W3LL phishing kit to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide, stealing their passwords and multi-factor authentication codes.
Apple is testing four smart glasses designs to compete with Meta, report says
Mashable / 10h
Many Silicon Valley heavy hitters are investing heavily in smart glasses, and a new report sheds light on Apple's plans to join the party. The latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims that Apple is currently testing four different designs for smart glasses, which would compete with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. Gurman says the product could be unveiled in late 2026 ahead of a 2027 la
Uber Is Testing A Better Way To Rent Cars — Skip The Counter, Skip The Shuttle, Get Delivery
View from the Wing / 11h
Uber has stumbled onto a much better rental car idea by letting customers skip the counter and shuttle bus and have a car delivered to them instead. The problem is that the service (1) short-changes drivers, so they become unreliable and (2) still rides on Avis - as a result delays, uncertainty, and support failures keep it from becoming the premium product the market needs.
A Diarrhea-Causing Superbug Is on the Rise, Health Officials Warn
Gizmodo / 11h
Shigella bacteria are increasingly resisting all antibiotics that can easily treat them, a recent report shows.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Officially a Bot
Gizmodo / 11h
Just what employees want, a Zuckerberg chatbot serving as their personal Clippy.
Hollywood’s Stars Are Beginning to Turn Against the Paramount-Warner Deal
Gizmodo / 11h
After over 1,000 creatives signed an open letter speaking out against the merger, the company issued a swift but not exactly reassuring response.
Russia launched a covert operation to deploy undersea sabotage vessels in UK waters while the world was distracted by the Middle East - UK threatens Putin with ‘serious consequences’ if subversion continues
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Russia launched a covert operation to sabotage subsea cables while the world was distracted by the Middle East.
AI Jesus Might Be the Thing That Finally Breaks MAGA’s Faith
Gizmodo / 11h
Trump has now deleted the image of himself as Christ but many supporters are unhappy.
I Pay $2,600 In Fees For Four Credit Cards — And Still Come Out Ahead
View from the Wing / 11h
Paying thousands of dollars a year in credit card annual fees sounds irrational. But by stacking the right premium cards — and actually using the benefits — it’s possible to come out far ahead.
What A Mess: Lufthansa Pilots & Flight Attendants Stage Back-To-Back Strikes
One Mile at a Time / 11h
It amazes me how bad Lufthansa management is at labor relations, despite the top brass at the company somehow priding themselves in being good at this. I just don’t get it. Strikes shut down Lufthansa for five of seven days Let’s not beat around the bush — Lufthansa has some labor relations issues, and things are getting rough: Lufthansa pilots are on strike on Monday & Tuesday (April 13-14), aft
Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye
Futurism / 11h
Even for an executive long known by employees as the “Eye of Sauron,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the concept of micromanagement to its final form, the Financial Times reports , by using AI to develop a “photorealistic, AI-powered 3D” version of himself to converse with and offer feedback to employees. The dystopian effort is part of a broader push to create avatars, based on public figure
Your single router is why Wi-Fi dies in your bedroom—why a mesh network is the only real fix
How-To Geek / 11h
The first time I encountered mesh Wi-Fi was when I went to university. One Wi-Fi password, but no matter where you roamed on campus you'll stay connected. I've always thought of mesh networks as enterprise technology that you need an IT department to handle, but then router makers figured out how to make mesh easy enough for mere mortals.
Retro handheld maker Anbernic's latest device has a swiveling display
Engadget / 11h
There are plenty of retro gaming handhelds on the market, but Anbernic is introducing one that offers a unique spin on the square shape. The retro gaming handheld maker revealed the RG Rotate on its YouTube channel, showing off a 1:1 display that swivels out much like the T-Mobile Sidekick of yore. Anbernic often drip feeds details of its upcoming products over time, but so far, we know that the
Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Find a Job
Futurism / 11h
As debate rages over whether AI’s effects on the job market are real or illusory, one thing is clear: recent college grads are entering a labor force that has no room for them regardless. In a poll conducted by Gallup over the final three months of 2025, a whopping 72 percent of respondents said it was a “bad time” to find a quality job. From December of last year to March, the labor force partic
ShinyHunters breached GTA 6 developer Rockstar Games in ransomware attack
Mashable / 11h
Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most anticipated video games ever, and is quickly becoming one of the most prematurely hacked games ever, too. Originally reported by Hackread and The Cybersec Guru , the prominent hacker group ShinyHunters claimed it had hacked GTA developer Rockstar Games over the weekend. The group said it was in possession of valuable data, and set a deadline of Tuesday, Apri
The Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro headphones are adorable — and down to their lowest price ever at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
Save 38%: The Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro is on sale at Amazon for $111.52, bringing the gaming headphones down to their lowest price ever — if you pick up the Mercury White colorway. All said, you'll save $68.47 on the usually $179.99 headphones. Opens in a new window Credit: Razer Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro $111.52 at Amazon $179.99 Save $68.47 Gaming peripherals don't have to be overtly ugly, and
You dont need to spend $1,000 to get a premium Roborock — this self-emptying model is $250 off
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 38%: As of April 13, you can get the Roborock Qrevo Series QV 35A robot vacuum and mop for $399.99 at Amazon, down from $649.99. That's a 38% discount or $250 savings. Roborock Qrevo Series QV 35A $399.99 at Amazon $649.99 Save $250 Mashable's vacuum expert, Leah Stodart, has been reviewing Roborock's newest flagship robot vacuums , and they did not disappoint. But those premium models can r
George Méliès tried to warn us about an AI robot uprising 130 years ago, and I'm not surprised
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
A long-lost George Méliès depicts exactly the kind of human-robot interaction you don't want to see.
'Industrial-scale scam operations': Global criminal organization operated slave compounds in Asia behind huge malware-as-a-service hydra targeting 35+ government agencies monthly
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Shocking report claims forced labor used to distribute malware in Cambodian compounds.
Staunch Trump Supporters Are Now Asking if He’s the Antichrist
Wired / 12h
The Iran war and a series of social media posts, including one depicting Trump as Jesus Christ, have some conservative commentators and fans suspecting the president may be the antichrist.
‘Rise of the TMNT’ Could’ve Introduced Even More Turtles
Gizmodo / 12h
If the 2018 take on the turtles had continued, we would've gotten not one, but two more mutant turtle siblings.
Elon Musk's XChat Claims to Offer 'Private' Messaging (but Is Reserving the Right to Collect Your Data)
Lifehacker / 12h
Elon Musk's "X Corp" is back at it. The company's latest X-themed product is XChat, a messaging app built for X users to securely chat with one another. The app is currently available to preorder on the iOS App Store with an April 17 release date, and advertises itself as an end-to-end encrypted chat app free from ads or tracking. That sounds like a great pitch, especially if you're someone who f
The Anker Solix power station I take on every camping trip is nearly $400 off at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $370.01: The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $428.99, down from the list price of $799. That works out to a 46% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $428.99 at Amazon $799 Save $370.01 I've tested dozens of portable power stations and while plenty of them get the job done, there are a handful that have stood out a
Looking to run OpenClaw on the cheap? This mini PC deal has got you covered.
Mashable / 12h
Save $120: As of April 13, you can grab the Beelink SER5 MAX 7735HS mini PC with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for just $539, thanks to an on-page coupon at Amazon. Usually, this mini PC costs $659, so this deal saves you 18%. Opens in a new window Credit: Beelink Beelink SER5 MAX 7735HS mini PC (AMD Ryzen 7, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $539 at Amazon $659.01 Save $120.01 Despite its security flaws, Open
Why I purge every icon from my desktop, including the Taskbar
How-To Geek / 12h
If an app icon appears on my desktop—ZAP! Gone. I now even hide my taskbar so that nothing greets me but a pristine wallpaper and my open apps. I don't plan to be less vigilant any time soon.
5 action-packed Prime Video movies to watch this week (April 13 - April 19)
How-To Geek / 12h
The sun is out, the birds are singing, and the wildlife is buzzing with plenty of activity, which puts me in the mood for some action-packed streaming entertainment to watch this week.
How to de-Gemini your Google apps
Engadget / 12h
Over the past couple of years, Google has found ways to stuff Gemini in nearly every app and service it offers. Whether it's Gmail with its AI inbox or Chrome with its chat sidebar , Gemini is now inescapable inside of Workspace. I don't know about you, but I don't need an AI to tell me how to write a =SUM equation in Sheets or an outline for a first draft. Most of the time, I find Gemini is a di
Booking.com confirms hackers accessed customers’ data
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TechCrunch / 12h
The travel giant notified customers that their personal data, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers, may have been accessed in a security incident.
Tesla says goodbye to Model S and X with Signature Series Plaid editions
How-To Geek / 12h
Tesla is bidding farewell to the Model S and X with ultra-limited editions for both. The car giant is making Signature Series versions of the Model S and X Plaid with unique trim that will help them stand out in an already rarified EV category.
'The decision is deeply troubling': Tesla gets a green light for Full Self-Driving in Europe — but not everyone is happy about it
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system has just been approved in Europe for the first time, but critics have called the decision "deeply troubling" —here's why.
